October 16, 2008
Posted: October 16th, 2008 12:36 PM ET

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A new RNC ad is airing in key fall battlegrounds.
A new RNC ad is airing in key fall battlegrounds.

(CNN) – The Republican National Committee released a new ad hitting Barack Obama on economic policy, as the party began shifting some of its ad dollars to some of this year’s unexpected battlegrounds.

“Meltdown. Foreclosure. Pensions, savings wiped out,” says the announcer in the 30-second spot. “And now our nation considers elevating one of the least experienced people ever to run for president.

“Barack Obama: he hasn’t had executive experience. This crisis would be Obama’s first crisis. In this chair,” he says, over a shot of the president’s desk in the Oval Office.

The RNC’s independent expenditure unit confirmed that it is pulling its pro-McCain ads off the air in Maine and Wisconsin, re-directing the bulk of those resources to boosting advertising in a string of traditionally red states

The RNC will be spending more money on television advertising in the next week than it has during any week of the campaign to date. Much of the spending will be in the traditional Republican strongholds of Colorado, North Carolina, Indiana, Virginia and Missouri. The party will also be increasing its presence in support of the Republican presidential ticket on the airwaves in Ohio, which voted for President Bush in 2004, and Pennsylvania, which went to John Kerry.

Barack Obama is ahead of or statistically tied with John McCain in all those states, with the exception of Indiana. The most recent CNN/Time/Opinion Research Corporation poll there - conducted before the last two presidential debates - showed McCain with a 5-point lead over Obama. That survey’s margin of error was plus or minus 4 percentage points.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • Republican National Committee


Michael in Houston   October 16th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I see people asking "Why spend money in a state he is winnng". That is to energize the base. McCain see us, energized, hand on the button ready to vote Obama. He is just trying to do the same thing. But the difference folks is almost all of us are voting for Obama because WE LIKE OBAMA, Most Repubs are voting for McCain because THEY DONT LIKE OBAMA! Notice what I said, they don't like McCain either, they just dislike Obama more. Kind of what happen in 2004, we voted for Kerry because we did not like Bush. So McCain has to put on his conservative dog and pony show. The sad thing is McCain, as we, Obama Supporters see roght through your B.S., the conservative right see right through it to. That's why they keep talking about Palin being President and not you. Well neither can beat Barack one on one, so SEE YOU REPUBS IN 2012.

Rodger   October 16th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

This is great!!! Let them spend all their money on negative adds, it will translate into more votes for Obama...and they wont have any money for the Senate and House races they are losing!!!

Phil in KC   October 16th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Great! Maybe we'll see fewer ads here in Missouri – although, as close as it is here, I doubt it.

Brad S (Knoxville)   October 16th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

RNC is running scared that they will have nothing and that is what they deserve for the next eight years for electing "W." This is not going to work because this is a lession in futility!

Baze   October 16th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Dag, they don't even have confidence in their backyard.

ONE NATION

Amy For Obama   October 16th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Wait, you would rather risk having Palin there?...during the worst financial crisis since the world depression?....800,000 jobs lost?...no knowledge of the economy, of foreign policy! Come on!!

Tito   October 16th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Old democrat fro Pennsylvania voting for McCain.

Darrel from Denver   October 16th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

As opposed to all those crises McCain has presumably presided over? All those the he has bungled and put America in its worst position domestically and internationally since The Depression and the two World Wars?

What experience is McCain touting? That of the privileged and elite? That of the government through lobbyists and special interests? That of exclusion versus inclusion?

Bring America Back!   October 16th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Nice Chair! I can see 08ama in it now!

Vee   October 16th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Yeah, this campaign needs more money for ads.....yeah, that's it! McPhoney doesn't wear a flag pin, Pailin is such an irresponsible choice for a VP it is embarrasing. The McPlants keep showing up try to make McPhoney's case., and in the plumber's case not even registered to vote...more ads aint gonna fix this hot mess

Cole   October 16th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If John McCain is so great, why did he lose to Bush in 2000? Wouldn't it stand to reason that he is in fact worse than Bush?

Bring America Back!   October 16th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I guess they don't learn anything. More negative ads and no substance to tell the American people what he's going to do with all the BILLIONS of dollars he stated he can save during last nights debate! Why can't he simply state what he plans on doing without being so nasty!?

Margarita from CO   October 16th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Wait a minute....John McCain does not have any executive experience, either, so what are they trying to say? Only Palin has executive experience, but very little knowledge of the world!

Bring America Back!   October 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I guess they don't learn anything. More negative ads and no substance to tell the American people what he's going to do with all the BILLIONS of dollars he stated he can save during last nights debate!...

Jenny   October 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I think I'll put my money on Barack Obama who has run one of the smoothest campaigns ever for the last 20+ months. I'll put that experience up against the last 8 years McFossil has spent kissing W's behind.

Margarita from CO   October 16th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Sorry, I mean October 21

Margarita from CO   October 16th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I heard even North Dakota is slipping from the republicans!
Vote early everybody if your state allows it!
Colorado people, early voting starts on Tuesday, Oct 20! Let's make Colorado a deep shade of blue! And, take NOTHING for granted!

THE HIGH ROAD   October 16th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

THEY HAVE NO OTHER ROAD BUT THE NARROW! THEY ARE THROWING OUT NEW VOTER REGISTRATION EVERYWHERE.

Nando, Florida   October 16th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

LMAO !!!!!!!!!! PATHETIC !!!!

Straight Forward   October 16th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

McCain should have fired his campaign advisors a long time ago. Then again, he has no substance behind his one liners so he wouldn't have gotten anywhere anyway.

How about we let him be "president for a day"? ................ummmmm........... HELL NO! he may get mad and push the button... lol

SV   October 16th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

McCAIN, IF YOU ARE SUCH A ( MAVERICK ) YOU REPUDIATE
MR. LEWIS.

Elizabeth - Texas - Former Republican   October 16th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

McCain/Palin are a crisis.

bridgette   October 16th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

They just don't get it. The Republicans just don't get how angry that the average American is mad at them. They don't get how the average American is hurting. That is just something they don't get. And all the game playing with ACCORN and this mess with the whole Bill Ayers will not make Americans feel better.

Tony   October 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

TOUNGES ARE BEGINNING TO WAG. TURNS OUT GOOD 'OLE "JOETHE PLUMBER" WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A REPUBLICAN PLANT!

LAME JOHN, VERY, VERY LAME! SAY IT AIN'T SO JOE!
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McCain did Joe the Plumber no favors.
Thu Oct 16, 2:27 PM ET

You knew it would happen. Joe the Plumber's 15 minutes of fame in last night's debate have turned into a round of public humiliation for the wannabe business owner. The Toledo Blade is reporting that Joe has no plumber's license.

To make matters worse, the Blade also found that the Ohio Department of Taxation placed a lien against Joe because $1,183 in personal property taxes had not been paid. To pile on, the paper disclosed, based on divorce records, Joe's 2006 income — $40,000, hardly enough to qualify for the tax hike he's so concerned about.

That one is Karl Marxs friend too   October 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Too many people know we have a capitalist system, but believe our money works like it does in a socialist system: where basically it's finite and if someone has something you can't have it too. In a capitalist system, your work/efforts/whatever CREATE value. Our entire nation's value goes up when we have a huge company like Microsoft take off, it's not like Microsoft goes door to door and takes everyone elses money away because they're more valuable. But Obama, who clearly doesn't understand capitalist economics anymore than he understands that Robin Hood stole from government not private citizens, thinks that money is finite and must be taken from someone if anyone else is going to have some. That's one of the beauties of capitalism, money unlike energy CAN be created… …and destroyed

Jean   October 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Unless the Republicans can find some huge skeleton in Obama's closet then this race is over.

We know he has many of them... any one will do.

Pull it out around November 1st. That should take care of it.

ooouch!   October 16th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

poor John, even the Republicans are signing your dear John Letter... McCain has been more erratic than any other candidate i have seen in my life time... he vetted Joe the plumber as well as he vetted Palin, now that poor guy has the whole world looking into his life. it would stand to reason that if McCain were sitting in that chair, it would be spinning.

Dr.Bob   October 16th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

If executive experience is the criteria for becoming president of the US then the only candidate currently qualified is Moose Momma Palin. Under this criteria not even John McCain is qualified. Come on RNC, get real!

s.positive   October 16th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

RNC still do not get it and thats why they are loosing...

WC Fields   October 16th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

The reports of McCain's death have been greatly exaggerated.

:-)

G   October 16th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Yeah go ahead and vote blue. The result will be that the entire country will be singing the BLUES for the next 4-8 years. Can you say SOCIALISM!

But if you vote McCain/Palin in 2008 you'll at least still be free! Consider this – whether or not you like G.W. Bush – answer this question – How many terrorist attacks have there been since 9/11? The answer is ZERO. McCain, a proven military HERO and leader, will keep this country safe!

Countdown with Keith Olbermann on MSNBC @ 4pm & 6pm Eastern time   October 16th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Here is the scoop on Joe the Plumber:

Turns out that Joe Wurzelbacher from the Toledo event is a close relative of Robert Wurzelbacher of Milford, Ohio. Who’s Robert Wurzelbacher? Only Charles Keating’s son-in-law and the former senior vice president of American Continental, the parent company of the infamous Lincoln Savings and Loan.

Above is a direct copy and paste from Google. You would've thought McCain would stay away from the Keating 5 scandal

John in Ohio   October 16th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Fighting a losing battle, Republicans.

Sorry guys, you had a chance, you blew it, you abused it, now you lose it.

Chuck   October 16th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Those red states are turning blue as we speak and no amount of dollars will buy them back. Mr. McCain this election is not up for sale.

hank   October 16th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

McCain doesn't have executive experience either. I don't get it.

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 16th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I love how we have done in the past eight years. We are completely in great shape. I think all of our spending and excess and still being in Iraq is fabulous. I think McCain will help continue this monumental up turn that americans are experiencing right now.

Sarah is the smartest person in the world and she has loads of foreign experience. She is so honest and virtuous with so much wisdom from all of her schools and beauty pageants. She has Todd to help her run the country if by chance she has to step in to replace John.

John was a POW...he is a complete success. He managed to crash five planes, successfully living every time he crashed them. He successfully denied me better veterans benefits and he successfully left his disfigured wife and family for an adultress (he succesfully cheated on his wife even before divorcing her). He successfully ran a campaign as promised, not to go negative but to keep it to the 'straight talk'. He successfully avoided prison in regards to the Keating Five and he successfully voted with the best president ever, George W. Bush.

I'm voting McCain because he is so great and our country is in such great shape from the policies he has supported his entire career.

virginia voter   October 16th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Hey Charlie from Maine, I"m loving the color blue more and more each min. I really have to say that blue is now my favorite color.

Mikey   October 16th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

There are 100 total electoral votes in OH, PA, CO, NC, IN, VA, and MO. McCain must sweep all these states and not lose 5 EV from other states he is leading.

I cast my vote for our next President yesterday and will be putting in 6 volunteer days in PA between now and election day! No Mr. nice guy – let's run up the score as much as we can! Mandate for change!

WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK !!!

Mikey   October 16th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

There are total electoral votes in OH, PA, CO, NC, IN, VA, and MO. McCain must sweep all these states and not lose 5 EV from other states he is leading, or it's President Barack Obama.

I cast my vote for our next President yesterday and will be putting in 6 volunteer days between now and election day! No Mr. nice guy – let's run up the score as much as we can! WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK !!!

Brent in IN   October 16th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Why aren't they putting more money in FL? Don't they see McCain needs FL? Obama could lose pennsylvania and the other 6 or so swing states and still win if he gets FL.

Obama-Biden '08

leapfrog   October 16th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Yipee!!! I sent in my absentee ballot with Obama/Biden checked off. Anyone else want to follow me to the correct side of history???

katiec   October 16th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Well, look what Mccains so called experience has gotten us
these last eight years:
Unjustified war
Biggest deficit in our countries history
Biggest government in our countries history
Deregulation allowing the banks etc to bankrupt America
Biggest debts owed to foreign countries.
Loss of respect world wide
Broken medical, education, energy systems
And on and on and on.

Mccain supported all of the above.
We cannot survive another four years of republican
leadership.
We must elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden to try and get
our nation out of these diasters. They are our only survival.

Brian   October 16th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Obama hasn't had executive experience... and McCain... has?

DebM, Allentown, PA   October 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

"Barack Obama: he hasn’t had executive experience. This crisis would be Obama’s first crisis. In this chair,” he says, over a shot of the president’s desk in the Oval Office.

I've got news for you McCain. He did a heckuva lot better job handling this crisis than you did.

Raleigh, NC   October 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Early voting started today in North Carolina and I voted for the next president of the United States, Barack Obama! I was too proud!

Turning it Blue in NC!

Lisa P   October 16th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Someone needs to remind me: What is John McCain's executive experience, again?

MMC   October 16th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Go bankrupt trying to save your sinking ship GOP, because every time I see this garbage I donate to the Obama campaign, and by the way, my vote, tomorrow, is for Obama!

Red   October 16th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Hmm... like McCain calling Obama eloquent in the debate, the subtext to voters is "Please don't beleive Obama, even if you agree with what he's saying... he's a bad man.... just listen to us.... we'll keep you safe..."

Too bad we wasted the past eight years on the Republicans.

e.j.mohammed Washington state   October 16th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Why spend that kind of money on negative campaigning it won't work! Let McCain have one last shred of dignity the RNC has made a fool of McCain and so has their V.P. pick who has virtually no experience for the the second in command! I feel sorry for McCain he trusted all you right wingers who let him down what a bunch of hypocrites!
I agree with some of the top conservatives that the Republican party is not the same party of Teddy, or Reagan! The party does not have my respect nor my support anymore! I pray God's inspiration will be with senator Obama as he strives to lead this great country of ours towards a new horizon of great healing peace!
Older Republican for Obama

Matt   October 16th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Too bad all evidence indicates Obama's handling this "first crisis" better than McCain...AND THAT THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS THINK SO TOO.

Yet another notch on the republican bedpost for ignoring reality.

ONLY 20 MORE DAYS IN WHICH WE HAVE TO LISTEN TO MOOSE FLATULENCE FROM THE NEWLY CROWNED 2008 MISS MOOSE ANAL SPHINCTER!   October 16th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

They sound like this is going to be close enough to come down to one state. The reptiles have to sweep all the toss-ups AND take VA back. All That One has to do is to hang on to the one's in his column of 277 and anything from 10/15/2008 on is just gravy and shores up his mandate order! Say it is so, Joe!

Finally, McCrypt and I agree on at least one thing!

We both have Obama exactly “where we want him”!

Game Over? You betcha’!

John Smith   October 16th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Why are the Republicans so much afraid of paying taxes?

We pay taxes to support our government and its related responsibilities. If only Democrats are willing to pay taxes, then only Democrats should be given the RIGHT to be in Government. The Republicans should find another home...McCain has 7-8 homes!

scott - canada   October 16th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Just HOW the Republicans managed to hoodwink the American people, not once but twice, in the last two general elections is beyond my realm of reasoning. The only thing that amazes me is how close this election still is in relative comparison to as how close it shouldn't be.
The polarization that is occurring in American politics gives rise to the idea that perhaps a third and fourth party might inject some new ideals, not just ideas, into your process of electing who will lead your fine nation.

TKW- New Mexico   October 16th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

McCain claimed he knows nothing about the economy and when the economy was going down the toilet, "the fundamentals of the economy are strong". Give it up McBush, the wealthy has had it good in this country for toooooooooooo long! We the people are fighting back!

Jason   October 16th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Why is the RNC still trying to push this Ayres stuff? I’m still getting calls in Iowa from the RNC saying Obama is “working closely with domestic terrorists”. This is not true so give it up McCain.

carol   October 16th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

McCain talking about experience and he has Sarah Palin as a shining beacon of experience.....the only experience she has is running her mouth and talking gutter trash.
When McCain can let her loose on the talk show circuits other than Fox , then we'll decide who has the experience and from what little we have seen.....it appears the lights are on but nobody is home!!!!!!
I must admit though, McCain and Palin make a perfect team.....both lie well.....like to incite hatred.....totally clueless and want to win this election at all costs....who cares about the economy etc!!!

Marylou   October 16th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

of subject here...JOE the plumber is really SAMUEL JOSEPH WURZELBACHER....and he isn't even a licensed plumber. His salary is aroound $40,000..no where near the $250,000 he was talking about..and on another web site it names his brother ROBERT as Keatings SON IN LAW...was he a plant??? Got us off the subject of the ECONOMY didn't it?

the end is nigh   October 16th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

So much for no more negative campaigning – who is Senator McCain kidding?

Palin a role model for all women???????

You becha she isn't.

Don in Florida   October 16th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

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

That One & Biden 08 & 12

cherrystrawberry   October 16th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

ummm maybe I'ver been living under a rock but wouldn't this crisis be McSenile's first crisis in the president's chair also? stupid ad

Not a rich plumber   October 16th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

A maverick is a person who thinks independently; a lone dissenter; a non-conformist or rebel. Are those executive qualities?

PA voter   October 16th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

In this election judgment is held higher than experience.

McCain says he has the experience, but he has shown poor judgment of selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate that will be the # 1 reason why he will probably lose this election.

Mike   October 16th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I hate the Republican party ads. The Republican party is so negative.

John McCain first test came in an Air Plane, he was captured. I want the guy who has not been captured.Also why won't John McCain release his Medical Records to the public?

Jeff from IN   October 16th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

People are looking for a different direction for the country. It hardly matters that Obama has executive experience. They are looking for somebody that they think identifies with them on the issues that affect the everyday, ordinary American, especially economics. Obama has framed the message on McCain and not the other way around this time.

Latino for Obama-Biden   October 16th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I guess the Republicans forgot that it was a Republican President that has destroyed this country. How fast they forget.

Rob   October 16th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

McCain has come out with another robo call that he is hitting out everywhere. This is a proven lie and extreme and disturbing in it's content. The garbage he feels he needs to spew should absolutely disqualify him before someone actually gets hurt. This stuff is plain dangerous!
this is the text
"You need to know that Barack Obama has worked closely with domestic terrorist Bill Ayers, whose organization bombed the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, a judge's home, and killed Americans. And Democrats will enact an extreme leftist agenda if they take control of Washington. Barack Obama and his democratic allies lack the judgment to lead our country."

Sarah   October 16th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

i agree with you we need economy,education etc .No false ADs,no Hocky Mom she should go back to Alaska.McCain thing about himself no about us.

Emma   October 16th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

That chair is too young for McCain............that chair requires a forward thinking young Democrat with a vision for the future! That is exactly what that chair needs?

OMG, can a hockey mom from Alaska who hunt moose fill that chair? That thought is scarier than facing the moose on an even playing field.

wreb   October 16th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I whole lot of good "executive experience" and even two stints as President did for George W. Bush. IT'S JUDGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE, STUPID!!!

marta   October 16th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

if Sarah Palin is McCain's choice for governor, Joe the plumber may be his pick for Secretary of State

Obama 2008   October 16th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

RNC is wasting their energy and money!!!!

mel in pa   October 16th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

All the experience in the world will not make up for poor judgement. Supporting the policies of George Bush 90% of the time is an example of the worst kind of judgement.

sara   October 16th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

This is so stupid. Did Mccain see himself and what he looked like last night???? Does anyone want to vote for a complete eratic idioit? I can't wait to see SNL this week. They have a lot of material to cover.

Sean   October 16th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

CNN Electorial map, which has always sided on the very conservitive side for calling any state for either candidate, has finally put virginia in the lean obama catagory. This puts Obama over the 270 threashold to become president. fivethirtyeight and pollster have had him over 270 for weeks now. 538 has Obama winning an estimated 354 EV's while pollster is currently estimating Obama to win 313 EV's with 70 EV's still a toss-up.

If you still need further proof that McCain has already lost, FOX News' own poll of the final presidential debate had Obama winning 66% to McCain's 33% with 35,000 votes casted.

kayla   October 16th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

SORRY INSANE MCSAME. YOUR GOOSE IS COOKED.

Ethan   October 16th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

The Republican Party and the McCain campaign are just not believable in any way.

Bill   October 16th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I guess the GOP is trying to contain the damage to their party from the upcoming election to just the swing states and not their traditional base of support. I wouldn't be surprised if we were to see some major upsets in those red states regardless of GOP money.

DJ in TX   October 16th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I'd like to point out that Senator McCain has no "executive" experience either. What crisis has McCain "pulled" us through? He's been around a few for sure, but what has he done to "bring the country" through that crisis? Both of them are "legislators". That's what they do, legislate. As a sitting senator, you really don't get the opportunity to "handle" a crisis?

Please can someone name me what crisis he's pulled us through.

I also notice how McCain always says "I know how to do it". If he does, why hasn't he done it in Congress? What legislation has he sponsored to get the economy going? What legislation has he sponsored to curb spending (he voted with Bush on all the spending measures).

So please tell me, Senator McCain, how do we do it?

Amy   October 16th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

McCain doesn't have executive experience either. The only person on either ticket with so-called executive experience is Sarah Palin and we all know how well she's abused power in Alaska as shown by the Branchflower report even though she denies it.

confused miami   October 16th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

McCain Had a pastor telling his suporter at one of McCain rally that if McCain looses this election it will prove that the other goods are stronger? are you kidding me? didn't Bush said god told him to run for president? well I guess you not anything like Bush right? I try to understand why repulicans think god only loves them?

rob   October 16th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

what a waste of money-the man is a waste.but I do like the botox-he forehead in the center is so frozen

Tam in CO   October 16th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

More negativity from the Republicans. They are flying by the seat of their pants without any plans really. Does McCain have "executive" experience? Just because he is a Washington relic and war hero doesn't make him qualified for the job. He wouldn't know the truth if it walked up and slapped him right in his face nor would his demented running mate.

Independent now voting for Obama-Biden   October 16th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Gawddddd all those money spent could have used for a much better use. McCain is a fool. Flip flop McSame is now taking about executive experience. Helloooooo wake up. Look at your running mate. Sen. Obama is a professor of law and a graduate of Harvard. Do even have any idea how tough that is? AMERICA WAKE UP. VOTE OBAMA!! PEACE OUT!
@ Barbara – 65 yr old white female in NC : Thanks for voting for Sen.Obama. I have read through all your comments in these ticker articles over the days! God bless you, and the rest (even the republicans)!

Mothernature Houston,Tx   October 16th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

McCain how are you going to cheat on a landslide? Cheating is not an option! Give it up John go out with your on dignity!!!! Give me a break!

Tim from Eugene OR.   October 16th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

After 7 plus years of little Bush any one would do a better job. Takes some big ones to even question Obama's creditability after having a man who can't put his sentences together.

Jim in San Jose   October 16th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

The republicans are trying to ski up hill during an avalanche. They are going to get swept away. Not only this year, but Bush Republicans are going to be tarnished for many more years to come as more and more of the most secretive administration in US History comes to light.

Obama has been rock solid and is the leader this country so desperately needs.

Goddess   October 16th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I trust Obama/Biden over McCain/Palin.

No Hillary = No Obama   October 16th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Obama is being called "cool" keeping his composure, steady – unruffled. Let's call it what it really is – superficiality, polly anna politics, lawyer trained, unemotional, detached, arrogant. That's the ad the GOP should be running.

McPalin   October 16th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

McCain, I advice you to vote OBAMA/BIDDEN ticket, that will keep your own money safe. If you really believe "country first" take my advice, dont waste more time and money only to take America into a nose dive into the greatest depression of our time. Enough of history, you brother Bush has made enough.

JL   October 16th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

GOP is so NOT going win '08; this is a good ad to ensure they wont win in '12 either. GOOD job GOP continue the sorry work you've done for the past 8 years.

The real Jay   October 16th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I am voting this saturday.

Obama/ BIden 08

LYNETTE IN CA   October 16th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Because there's no place else to go!

Geo Joe in ABQ   October 16th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I hope they pull out of New Mexico because I'm tired of McCain's cheap crap. Wish he would discuss the issues – some of the issues- maybe just the economy. But all we get are attack ads from McCain.

I'm a former Republican who voted for Obama this week.

I voted for Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

News flash: You don't have any "executive" experience either, McCain. You and Obama are both US Senators, in the "legislative" branch of government. You have the same job.

Obama has the judgment and temperament to lead. You, McCain, do not.

PS – My husband is an active duty Naval Aviator, just like you were, McCain. And he voted for Obama, too.

conny   October 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

VOTED THIS MORNING and after the spell check i verified and hit the CAST BUTTON! DONE DEAL

X-Republican in Texas for Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Experience hasn't done much for us these last eight years.

Beverly, NYC   October 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

What executive experience does Mr. 26 years in the senate have? Is he hoping all that "executive experience" his running mate and the first dude have will rub off? Keep up the deceiving ads McCain, its all your failing campaign has left. And your keeping some ad person in business.

Kevin   October 16th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

More negative commercials ... people are going to love it.

Don't the Republicans know people are looking for optimism right now.

"That One" 2008!

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   October 16th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

It amazes me how little experiance has done for McCain. He is on the wrong side of just about any issue.

Bitter in Texas   October 16th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hummm...maybe the Rethuglicans should direct their ad's off shore and leave the rest of us alone...they seem to like those off shore tax breaks.

Shari, NY   October 16th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Please give that money to charity or to the needy – you are whipping a dead horse.

Charlie in Maine   October 16th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

"Don't it make your red state. Don't it make your red state. Don't it make your red state.....blue.

Jill American   October 16th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

The only thing that is going to be red on Election Night is John McCain's face.

CLINTON   October 16th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

THINK IT WOULD BE A BIT BETTER IF OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENCY BUT NOT MUCH BECAUSE HE'S STILL AN "INEXPERIENCED BOY", MCGRAMPA MIGHT RUIN THINGS MORE THAN THEY ARE, STILL, DAMAGE IS DONE, MARKETS ARE ON THE BASEMENT AGAIN

Donkey Party   October 16th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Can the McCain camp identify what "executive" experience McCain has??? That's what I thought. I'm voting for competence over experience. McCain and Palin are a joke!!

Alison B   October 16th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I guess because he has no executive experience that the majority of americans feel that he will be able to hand the current economy crisis and he has so far shown far better judgement than Mccain in this area. So this ad defeats whatever purpose they think it is going to make

matt   October 16th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

That picture looks like Bush's chair since he's always in Texas and not in his office.

Amazing   October 16th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Registered and voted

Go Obama/Biden

rick   October 16th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

SPREAD THE WEALTH

HAS EVERY HARDWORKING CONSERVATIVE IN A GET OUT OUT THE VOTE MOOD...

THE POLLS ARE GETTING CLOSE ONCE AGAIN........WATCH THE NUMBERS.....IF THE RACE IS UNDER 5 POINTS WITH THE LEGIT POLLSTERS...MCCAIN WILL HAVE THE BIGGEST POLITICAL UPSET SINCE TRUMAN VICTORY.

DONT DESPAIR..THIS RACE MUCH CLOSER THAN MSM WANTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE

Musicpromo Ca   October 16th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

WEAK!! AND WILL HAVE NO EFFECT!

BUT WHAT WILL THE GOP SAY THE DAY AFTER? WE TRYED BUT 69% OF THE COUNTRY ARE WRONG?

IT'S OVER AND I PLAN ON GOING WITH OBAMA.

MCCAIN IS JUST TOO OLD AND HIS VP DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING.

BUT I'M ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO NOT SEEING TUCKER BOUNDS EVER AGAIN! I'M TIRED OF HIM COMING ON TV AND BEING SUCH A DORK!

Independent in Albany   October 16th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Wasn't it the "experienced" politicians that got us in this mess in the first place?

Obama has the mettle, the judgement, and most of all, the respect of the rest of the world.

Carlos   October 16th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I notice that most of the fact checks conducted lately vidivate Obama.

When you vindicate one you villify the other. Perhaps it is time that , A: McCain gets his facts straight before opening his mouth; B: Obama have all the facts – specifica et al -ready at his fingertip (rather than just generalities and talking points) to be able to effectively counter McCains accisations; and, C: ALL peple be a little less gullable, a lot less entrenched ih their polliical affiliations and above all open to the possibility that their candidate ( on either side)is simply wrong on some things!

Charlotte   October 16th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Already voted for Hillary Clinton. Spend all your money and then some. It won't change my vote. Hardy, Har-Har....

obama mama   October 16th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

cant wait to vote on November 4th

virginia voter   October 16th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Yes, I do see that Mr. McCain is throwing dollars in Virginia. This morning I answered My phone and this vile pre-recorded message awaited me. I thought I heard that you were going to stop all of this hate. Whops, I guessed you lied again. Shame on you. From one and many people from the great state of Virginia that will be voteing OBAMA / BIDEN 08

FromTampa   October 16th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Sarah Palin – No Experience.. No Clue

james   October 16th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Looks like McSame is about to be "shot down" again. ---This time in his own back yard.

G. Robinson   October 16th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

The only thing red that you will win McShame is the red you will see on November 4, 2008 at around 11pm when they announce the new President of the United States "Senator Barack Obama – junior Senator out of Illinois" Thank you verymuch.

THAT ONE/BIDEN 08-12

BARACK YOUR VOTE!!!!!

w.l. jones   October 16th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

My name is jo and never had a job out side of government, but have executive experience.durning nothing but talking. Said enough.

rene   October 16th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

you xan also take the ads out of OHIO we're going blue and we are sick of the negativty, more fear mongering

AJ from Houston, Texas   October 16th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

What a weak argument considering their candidate has no executive experience either.

I guess the RNC is betting that stupid voters will fall for this...too bad we're not that stupid.

Johnathan   October 16th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

John McCain doesn't have any executive experience either.

Barbara CA   October 16th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

I can see Barack Obama sitting in that chair dealing with the crisis with his usual wisdom and a calm and collected steadiness. Think about it!

Obama/Biden.

One man, one vote.

President Barack Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

We are throwing that chair out the the with the current owner...
We are getting a new chair for a NEW KIND OF PRESIDENT!!!

A President who's intelligent & cares about the American people!!

President Barack H. Obama!!!

Annie, Atlanta   October 16th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

And John McCain's executive experience consists of ...? The only experience it seems John McCain has had (besides getting things handed to him because of his father and grandfather) is deregulating rampant greed. His plans seem to favor Cindy's bottom line over the rest of us out here. More deregulation, more tax cuts – more trickle down economics. Please! Enough!

Oliver for Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Can you say... desperation?

Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas   October 16th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Four more days and I can vote early for Obama here in Texas .

Shay   October 16th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Hey John are you going to tell the American People that your fundraiser is being sued for War Profiting. Now that is a big different between today's act then 40 years ago. Are you going to keep his money because he is helping your campaign raise money. McCain Ally Accused of War Profiting. MSNBC News Report.

luz   October 16th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

hmmm.

obama has been in the senate.

mccain is a senator as well and as far as i know hasn't been a governor or held any "executive" office.

so what is mccain executive experience then?

John S   October 16th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

About Joe The Plumber's taxes.

Gerald Prante, a senior economist at the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

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. For those who are affected, the increase would be levied only on a part of their earnings, not all of them. .Nice try John. Next time, check your sources. Terrible call.

Another Republican for Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

"That One" will be in "This Chair"...Get used to it, McSame.

Bruce   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

how sad...and what executive expereince does McCain have?
He has been in the Senate for 30 years....
We need someone to give us hope and obama does that.

Len in Washington   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

RETREAT! RETREAT!

FALL BACK! FALL BACK!

"WE'RE IN AN INDEFENSIBLE POSITION!!!!"

RETRE-E-E-E-EAT!!!!!!

Denise, NC   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I voted for Barack today as well. I'm happy that I did my part to save this country, the rest is on you America.

Obama/Biden 08

THE WORLD IS WATCHING *HOPE IS COMING   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

boooooooooooooooooooooo

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Scott Tucson   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Looks like McCain can pull out of Pennsylvania too, Rep John Murtha big mouth and his racist comments ought to put a big dent in Obama numbers there.

SOS   October 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri, the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, warns today that if Obama wins the presidency that he will endanger the country by making us more vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

Craig a Texas Democrat   October 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

thats funny a republican hitting someone on the economy. This should be in the funny section.

CINCINNATI OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Turns out that Joe Wurzelbacher from the Toledo event is a close relative of Robert Wurzelbacher of Milford, Ohio. Who’s Robert Wurzelbacher? Only Charles Keating’s son-in-law and the former senior vice president of American Continental, the parent company of the infamous Lincoln Savings and Loan. The now retired elder Wurzelbacher is also a major contributor to Republican causes giving well over $10,000 in the last few years.

Now I guess we know why Joe is telling the press that Obama is a "socialist" and that the Obama tax plan "infuriated" him. After all, it would hit families like the Keatings and their minions the hardest.

Not to mention that Obama's economic-recovery plan would put the crimps on influence peddlers like McCain's old friends, the Keating Five.

Someone better tell McCain, he's still peddling "Joe the plumber"

FAYE, NV   October 16th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Oh, McCain when will you learn no-one wants to hear your negative ads. It is not thoughtful of you to say "Obama has no executive experience", let's face it, you have no self control experience either.

Do you put other people down so you can feel better about yourself? If so then you need theraphy for self-esteem.

Obama/Biden

Desmond Sequeira   October 16th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

You cannot impress by BEING PETTY

Eric N.   October 16th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Someone's gonna have to remind me - what is McCain's "executive experience" again?

Pam   October 16th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Sen. McCain,

Better call your buddy Joe the plumber and tell him you only care about red states.

CINCINNATI OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

McSame you just dont get it. No more personal attacks because they dont work....atleast not for you. The more you attack him the wider the gap. And please dont talk about experience because if God forbid something should happen to you Palin would be the POTUS with her "I can see Russia from my backyard" as her only foreign policy experience."

White Republican for OBAMA!!!!
"THAT ONE"

Matt Shine   October 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Finally the RNC is making some tough decisions about what is winnable and what is not. Now McCain has to decide the same. Which states (like Michigan) are beyond his hopes at this point and redirect his funding away from there into places like Virginia, Colorado, and Nort Carolina there if he is too succede at all. Faliure to do that, and he may lose all of them for stretching too thin.

Obama/Biden all the way, but still sad to see a career like McCain's potentially end like this.

Vincent, Great Lakes, Illinois   October 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I would like to comment on Sen. McCain’s statement during the today’s debate that Sen. Obama has earmarked “$3 million for an overhead projector at a planetarium in Chicago, Ill. My friends, do we need to spend that kind of money?”

The way Sen. McCain has phrased it suggests that Sen. Obama approved spending $3 million on an old-fashioned piece of office equipment (overhead projector).

The $3 million is actually for an upgrade of the SkyTheater—a full dome projection system, which is probably the main attraction of the Adler Planetarium and is quite sophisticated and impressive piece of equipment.

Doesn't know the difference between the both? He was corrected after the first debate and once again, shows his ignorance on this matter.

Give me a break...

Tom   October 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I am donating more money to the Obamas campaign because i dont want another gripping years ahead

Obama/ Biden

veteran for obama   October 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I just recently got out of the Navy, trying to find a job has been tough, but in no way do i think myself or any of the others that served our country should get front of the line privliges to be a teacher. Are you kidding me McCain? The Navy has proven to be as corrupt as you and your running mate and now I see where my leaders have gotten their beliefs when it comes to women, equality, and ABUSE OF POWER. I was proud to serve but discusted by people who adopted your attitude and beliefs.

Frank G   October 16th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

They are right.
Obama will be getting his first opportunity to fix this crisis and many others the Republicans created in the last 8 years; and John McCain was correct that "I am not President Bush".
Amazingly, he is actually worse.

New Day   October 16th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

who wouldve thought that a Repub would ever have to defend North Carolina?

Parish, Cincinnati OH   October 16th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Its a bad sign for the McCain ticket if they are having to spend advertising dollars in traditionally red states. Man I cant wait till November 5th.

Bill   October 16th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Very interesting that the GOP would talk about lack of experience, with Palin on their own ticket.

Zagazaw   October 16th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Barack Obama will be to the presidency what Tiger Wood is to gulf. Just like Woods change the dynomics of gulf, Obama will also change washington.

If vote was needed for Tiger Woods to get a shot at the game most likely he would not be playing gulf today. yet he came out of no where and make the gome more appealing for everyone.

Obama. 08

EMMA   October 16th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

too late. mccain only made a fool of himself during debate.
wait till 2016 for your turn, mccain.

King   October 16th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Boohoo..

Reggie   October 16th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

When you are fighting against Obama's millions, donated from foreign sources, then you have to play stategy. John McCain will win this chess match with Obama. Obama is a cold person that will look you in the eye and lie. Did you see his antics when John McCain was getting the best of him last night. Reminds me of the spoiled child who is always thinks he's right. Not good!

RWG   October 16th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

At this point, someone with no experience is a better bet than the current "experts" with experience that got us into this mess!

JOANN   October 16th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

PLEASE MCCAIN & PALIN.....THAT'S WHY PEOPLE ARE VOTING EARLY TO MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR HOCKCEY MOM DON'T WIN......YOU TWO ARE NOT FIT TO RUN OUR COUNTRY!!!!

Larry   October 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Mr. McCain's ad states:

“Barack Obama: he hasn’t had executive experience. This crisis would be Obama’s first crisis. In this chair,” he says, over a shot of the president’s desk in the Oval Office.
How many crisis has Senator McCain faced in this chair? None.
The current republican in that chair has had many and he did a poor job with them all. He was even the cause of most of them along with senator McCain voting with him 90% of the time.
Unfortunately, in the campaign, Mr. McCain has not been acting like a Mr. President but he has benn acting like Mr. Magoo.

carepi   October 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

so, the Campaing is backing off, and now seeing the big sweep, they are afraid that they are going to lose big.

Game OVER!

Slow news day??   October 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Is it a slow news day??
Put the plumber under the sick. This Red Neck makes me sick looking at him. I bet he and Palin would have a serious conversation. I also heard the guy is not even registered to vote. "Proud of his country"?

Rules is rules   October 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Do they really think Mccain is gonna win? They should save the money in states and emphasize on the senate seats.

Cynthia; Bham   October 16th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Tell the RNC they might as well give their money to Joe the Plumber because he has done them more good than any of their negative ads but wait until the real truth comes out about him. Maybe, they should just save their money until the next election.

Rachael   October 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I voted this morning with an absentee ballet……Senator McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin…..it is my absolute responsibility and joy to vote for you both! I am a disabled veteran, a woman with 4 children, a university student, I have a husband who is in the military, and we have and are serving our country very well! Perhaps those who would have an objective opinion on the war on terror should put their opinions in action and perhaps "work for their freedoms" as well as those who actually do…….not just live off the freedoms from others who have so bravely stood and fought for, for all men, women, children of all race, religion and back ground. Freedom does not have a dicriminative outlook……nor to the people who fight for freedoms of all. For those who would accuse "whites" of not wanting a "black" president……I think it's far time to get over yourselves and realize what century this is…..women are dicriminated against more than the color of one's skin. It's about one's life actions that posses the best picture of the best person for any job……you would hire someone with experience with a proven long past not waivered by "what others may think or how one might get high up on the ladder as fast as they can"….but for the stead-fastness they have shown in the toughest of times, anyone would if they want a better business……it's the same fundamental's that we are now hiring a new President. Be realistic and do your research……you will find the truth based on facts of ones past over the pretty words of another.
Senator McCain…….with your past and experience I have voted to hire you as the next President of the United States of America….the same country I have fought to sustain freedoms for as you have. May God bless you and your journey to better this country.

Obama.....why not put that 70 million $ worth of money you spent on your camp. back into the economy......that is action!!

Cleavette   October 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

McCain should ask for their money back that was paid to "Joe the Plumber". After the election both McCain and Palin can go work for Joe the Plumber.

Give Me A Break   October 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

What's McLame's executive experience? Why are McSenile's quailifications ever questioned? They are desperate. They are about the throw the kitchen sink at Obama in efforts to swing voters. Desperate.

tulsa   October 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

"McCain add targets Bush"

LOL.... John, if you wanted to run against president Bush, you should have run 4 years ago"

james in s.c.   October 16th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

pfffftt, mcbush is out of ideas, besides mcbush doen't have executive experince as well, and forget palin...she's a nut job!!!!

i'm white and proud to have obama-biden in the white house!!!

peace

What a Liar   October 16th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

John McCain should change his name to Desperate McCain !!!

RDS   October 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

if you can't see Obama in the White House then you most almost certainly can not see Palin anywhere near it. Not even on the side walk walking by, not even in a car driving by. Not even if she googled it and could see it from her house no where.

LOCUTUS OF BAMA   October 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Look where executive experience has got us. I'll take my chances with Obama.

Gracie   October 16th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

JOHN McCAIN IS GOING BONKERS! HA! HA! HA!

tornado1972   October 16th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Why !! You guys just don't get It?????

tired of delusional blind sheep   October 16th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

lmao in florida.. another state that will be turning blue next month..

you hear me.. L M A O!!!

April   October 16th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Early Voters have already said NO to McCAIN/PALIN

MCCain, you have never addressed any of the issues facing Americans such as you noted: Meltdown. Foreclosure. Pensions, or savings wiped because you have only contributed to those issues. Keating Five experience doesn't count, although it is related to having one savings wiped out.

Obama/Biden has more experience and desire to correct the issues that McCain/Palin.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Sammy   October 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Dont count your chickens before they are hatched.

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

We have to get out and vote now the Trickery has already started.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

ChristineCT   October 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Waste of RNC's money. With McCain's experience, I'd be more afraid than if "that chair" were empty.

Cindy   October 16th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

After losing Hillary I was going to vote for you Mccain, because I was so angry with Obama. But Ireally take time to listen closely to him when he's talking, I realize that's my president. I really don't known what to said about him. Mccain you're the one who turn a lot peoples away from you. Give it up you loose Obama win.
And I love the guy he's unique and I'll vote for him all the way.
Obama/Biden for president

April   October 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

MCCain, you have never addressed any of the issues facing Americans such as you noted: Meltdown. Foreclosure. Pensions, or savings wiped because you have only contributed to those issues. Keating Five experience doesn't count, although it is realted to having one savings wiped out.

Obama/Biden has more experience and desire to correct the issues that McCain/Palin.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08

andrea   October 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Why would they put this add in a state thats already voting for him? Makes no sense just like the palin choice they made.

Pamela, Ohio   October 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Well Mr. McNasty,

Just so you know I voted last week for THAT ONE,
I am also so asking everyone that I come in contact with if they will go and vote early. I am one of those "women " who health matters. I believe that a women choice is her business. And I could never go with someone who thinks that my health insurance should be taxed. I don't want your tax credit for insurance, because it can never replace the one I have at work. You have government insurance and think that the public doesn't deserve the same as you.

Craig from Pennsylvania   October 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Reminds me of rats scrambling from a sinking ship....Bon Voyage McCain/Palin

Yours Truly   October 16th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

SORRY, McCain it is not going to work. The American people are not going to fall for the bananna in the tailpipe, sir.

You, McCain (as the ringleader,) need to take your circus show of a campaign back home to Arizona because you will not be happy come Nov. 4th.

I hope you are hearing me "my friend."

Get up and go vote for the right candidate America:

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Paul   October 16th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Mr McCain wants to expand the same failed Bush policies

He certainly served our nation with honor during war, but nowadays, when it comes to do the right things for our people, he is simply wrong.

Now, it is our time to make a difference, it is our chance to improve our lives

Let us vote for

Obama-Biden 08
Yes they will!!!

Bobby   October 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

The smart american people will not let the radicals take over america and thats a fact.!

Peggy - TX   October 16th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Not only will Obama win, he will win BIG.

The American people will give him a mandate to usher in a new political reality in American and a Congress and Senate that will not block his efforts.

The Republicans are now just starting to wake to the reality that they elected the absolutely worst president in all of American History and as a result they have lost all creditability.

What else did you expect from a cheerleader who dogged the draft other then the sorry President who lied about why he was going to sacrifice our sons in Iraq, then joked about not finding WMD and also tap dances on the capital stairs to entertain the bored reporters. But b/c they were afraid of loosing their automatic high powered pistols, wanted lower taxes for the very rich, and want to intrude into the private domains of women, they drank the kool-aid of fear and scare and now we all paid the price.

Lee   October 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Barky Zero is a FRAUD! He isn't qualified by birth to be POTUS, as BO was actually born in Kenya.

I call THE ONE chocolate covered Kerry.

Preco, NY   October 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Chasing bad money with good money!!!!!!

That is how you know loosers!!!

tsm   October 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama is up to the challenge. I am excited!!! I just "early voted" for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Republican 4 Obama   October 16th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

8 is enough. Time to move on. It is DONE and the Republicans are DONE.

Liz   October 16th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Please, no more ads.
I looked out my window this morning, and I could see change from here. What a refreshing sight.
Thank you, Obama/Biden!

Adriana   October 16th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

At a rally this morning in Pennsylvania, John McCain stated as follows: "I'm proud of ALL OF YOU who come to my rallies" - while in the background one can hear the words "Kill Obama"! AND, did John McCain stop his speech to address that issue??????????????????????????? OF COURSE NOT!!!

Uncle Sam   October 16th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Even the Republicans are going for McCain

McCain McEvil are Loosing the Base–Thank God

Uncle Sam   October 16th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

A recent Gallup Poll has Obama's lead down to two percentage points. Perhaps the reports of McCain's demise have been premature.

You know how the old man has a way of coming back from the dead.

:-)

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 16th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Caribou Barbie and McSame – A True Waste of Time and Money!

Suit up for that trip to the ashbin of history along with the the rest of the Greedy Old Party...

Mary (Texas)   October 16th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

NOBAMA!!!!

Jim   October 16th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

It would be McCain's first crisis in that chair too.

JulieinTexas   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Gov. Palin says the Sen. McCain because he is a Viet Nam Veteran.

Does Gov. Palin know that was a was we needed not be in and it was a war LOST. We did not win the Viet Nam war !!!

C. J. Clark   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

John McCain is the only choice for our president! He is a respectable man, a patriot. I used to be a CNN watcher. But after seeing how biased and one-sided your commentators and anchors are, I am now a FOX News watcher. Shame on you all! We all know that CNN is a Barack Nobama supporter. I shutter to think that this inexperienced Sen. might be our president! I am scared to death to think that he will be in charge of our United States. What is wrong with our Country and it's people? Also I can't believe that if he wins, his wife will be our first lady! Give me a break! She is someone who has never been proud of her country until her hubby was running for president! PLEASE! I think you all need to take a look at all of the issues that surround this person running for the most important office there is. So many things are being pushed to the side to make him seem like the perfect person for the job! That is my opinion. Thank you

Cindy from NC   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Well they can try but we started early voting in NC and the lines were already long and people were patiently waiting to vote for OBAMA.

So go ahead and waste your money but NOT GONNA HAPPEN HERE McCAIN

INDIANA MAMA FOR OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I guess Mccain doesn't get it yet. It is so called experience that got us in this mess. The majority of the American people want a change, sorry I don't think a 72 year old man and a female dog can bring the type of change we need.

BARACK THE VOTE NOV 4, 2008

S. Boatman   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Keep Wasting Your Time And Money! Your Ads Wont Keep Me From Voting For Obama!

Satara   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I just don't get it. Why McCain at age 72 wants to apply for a very tough
job!! Like his 13 houses not paid? The car dealers are sending him letters to pay the car payments of 7 cars? Or he paid for that $500 shoe, and charged it, and now the interest is so high. He needs a job!

The reality is: His ego is too big. And in the process he does not mind if something happen to him, while he is holding the highest office, and "a thing" like Palin will take over. The fate of Americans will be in the hand of who? "Palins"? McCain claims Country first? May be we have a grain of wisdom!!

Mary (Texas)   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

McCain you were awesome in the debate last night!!!! Don't worry about BO – he's a loser!!

Anyone supporting BO – have your foreheads ready!! 6666666666666

TangoDancer   October 16th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

This looks light the last bullet in the GOP six-shooter. I guess they can always throw the weapon once it's out of ammo. I'm happy to see the GOP spending their cash reserves on these unforeseen expenditures. It will make their future party rebuilding efforts that much more difficult once their world collapses on November 4th.

Curious   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I don't undestand these old Republicans like McCain and Cheney. They have more money than God, yet their teeth are all brown and yellow and hideous. What's up with that?

Susie   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Uh oh, trouble in paradise!

Go BLUE Virginia – I'm a native living out of state and I'm so proud of you!

mcl   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

*******************MCAIN / PALIN****************************

obama smokes? And the dems thought that MCAIN was going to die early. Gas prices to high? How about voting no again on drilling off shore here in America, dems...............

You guys are so full of it
I'm wasting my time because CNN proably won't post this seeing that I'm vioting for the TRUE AMERICAN.........

Uncle Sam   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Differences between McCain and Bush On Economic Policy:

* Energy independence thru drilling
* More sensible taxation methods
* Nuclear power
* Cutting costs
* Vetoing pork
*Transparent budget
* Not taxing small business
* Not increasing capital gains tax
* Giving consumer tax crerdit and choice of MD/healthcare

The main difference revolves around govt spending and earmarks. Actually the closer you look the more it appears that Bush and Obama have more in common.

Ann from MD   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I love that this is coming out right after McCain denied Obama's claim that the Republican campaign ads have been 100% negative. It's true that the negative ads go both ways, but there are a lot of Obama ads that stick to Obama's policies alone without even mentioning McCain. I haven't seen one McCain ad in the past few months that hasn't somehow smeared Obama.

Obama/Biden 2008

Linda from Prescott AZ   October 16th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Vote Obama. He has less experience than McCain in Washington and that is a good thing. MccAin can't stick to any idea for more than a minute.
And imagine this scene, oval office, McCain and a national leader from a country who is even neutral....and if he disagrees with that leader with eye rolling and sighs...............hmmmm. Or if he croaks and we are left with Apauling what will we do.

Vote Obama

Ian Minneapolis, MN   October 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

rcp electoral map states that obama has 286 and mccain has 158. There are 94 electoral point for tossup. Even if McCain wins all of them....I'de say it's pretty unlikely that he can win...unless they steal the election. Be careful GOP....i don't think it's close enough to rig this year you fascists.

Gracie   October 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

McCAIN-PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

McCAIN-PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

McCAIN-PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

McCAIN PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

McCAIN PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

McCAIN PALIN = TITANIC SINKING FAST!!

Mccain is Bush   October 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Mccain and is Republican Party failed this Country and they are going to pay for it this year because Democrats are throwing the Republican out of office left and right. Obama Biden the Clear choice in this election

Georgia Voter   October 16th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Yeah shore up those base locations McCain because you ain't getting those other ones. I think Georgia might even suprise you- McCain is so rich he has rich plumbers apparently.

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

yes the RNC has about 3 times the money that the DNC has. They should save it up for congress races.

This one is a lost cause.

GINA, OHIO   October 16th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

DID MCCAIN NOT LOOK LIKE A PYSCHO LAST NITE AT THE DEBATE? HE LOOKED LIKE "HERES JOHNNY"! FROM THE SHINING!! SCARY

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   October 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

This is showing that McCain is losing those that might be considering him as well as many of those that are ordinarily Republican. It is sounding like this is going to be a rough ride for McCain.

FreeNLovIt   October 16th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Who needs executive experience? Bush has had 8 years of Texas governorship and gave us 8 trillion dollar debt.

We're looking for JUDGEMENT, VISION AND PATIENCE.

mCcAIN is a good man, but voting for him, will put us 100 years back. He's an ELEPHANT and he'll be CLINGING to SOCIALIZE welfare for big corporates.

Angel09   October 16th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

FACT: Over the past few weeks, 100% of McCain's commercials have been negative and anti-Obama.

FACT: Over the past few weeks, the McCain campaign has dropped precipitously in the polls.

If the RNC is considering these two pieces of information and CONTINUES to run near 100% negative ads, it suggests one of two things: either (a) the RNC isn't able to learn from past experience, or (b) the RNC doesn't have any issues it can talk about in support of its candidate.

OK, well, maybe both those things are true.

Al Ram   October 16th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

HEY GUYS DID YOU NOTICE IN LAST NIGHTS DEBATE EVEN IF MCCAIN IS SMILING HE LOOKS LIKE HE IS FROWNING. THAT'S WHAT WE CALL PERMANENT FROWNING FACE,

Jesse of ATL   October 16th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Georgia will become a BLUE State.... I voted Monday for Mr. Obama... Georgia has a large number of early voters.... I wouldn't be surprised on 11/4 to see percentage of voters who voted for Mr. OBAMA!!!!

John   October 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Did the earth move for you?? I feel a landslide a coming as big as Reagan's

Obama/Biden 08

facts are facts   October 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

When are CNN going to fact check and report on the following information from Google:

Turns out that Joe Wurzelbacher from the Toledo event is a close relative of Robert Wurzelbacher of Milford, Ohio. Who’s Robert Wurzelbacher? Only Charles Keating’s son-in-law and the former senior vice president of American Continental, the parent company of the infamous Lincoln Savings and Loan.

This shouldn't be difficult to do and I would think it is of utmost importance to this election and should be either debunked or verified as soon as possible.

Annoyed   October 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Crash and burn McGoat.

I've voted for Obama already.

Nganenu   October 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Poor old hawk. I really pity America if she sends you to the White House. This great nation merits better. Your so-called 'Country First' is translated 'The McCains first." Is that your closing message to a nation that has sunk into misery and outside hate because of the cowboy policy? McCain, go and ingest your 13 houses and 7 cases and let working American strive under the leadersphip of Obama and Biden.
Nganenu

bungua   October 16th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Too late for McKain and Palin

Doug D   October 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Barbara –

Obama has outspent McCain by $2 million on negative ads according to CNN figures. He has outspent McCain nearly 2 to 1 on all advertising which accounts for the lower percentage rate, also according to CNN.

Fact check after fact check about the debate called Obama's claims false or misleading. I'm sure that the Obama campaign thanks you for your early vote based on their hype rather than reason before the emotional high wore off.

In case you missed it, the Democrats have been running the government that got you in this mess for the last two years. With majority in both the House and Senate they had ample opportunity to fix the "problem", and look where we are now.

Cincinnatian   October 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

grumpy grandpa mccain and his sweet cynical sarah doll, now the expert on autism because she has a downs baby. same old bush policies bundled up in the same old bush political tactics – the "lipstick" on the same old pig.

...NEXT!!!

Mike from Calgary   October 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Republicans are a disgrace and a laughing stock, running around like a chicken with its head cut off! What were they thinking!

Right ... they weren't thinking! Guess that explain's McCain's choice for VP.

McCain is a "Maverick" a fighter in the Navy. He flew the Navy's A4 Skyhawk .... a BOMBER, NOT A FIGHTER PLANE.

McAIN SAYS HIS ' BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB IRAN" SONG WAS JUST A JOKE ...... BUT McCAIN WAS IN FACT A BOMBER (not a fighter) HE LOST THREE OF THE NAVY'S A4 SKYHAWKS AND HE WAS IN FACT BOMBING THE CITY OF HANOI.

McCAIN WAS A BOMBER, HE BOMBED CITIES, HE JOKES AND SINGS ABOUT BOMBING OTHER COUNTRIES!

MAYBE THAT EXPLAINS HIS FIXATION ON AYERS!

Mike from Calgary   October 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Republicans are a disgrace and a laughing stock, running around like a chicken with its head cut off! What were they thinking!

Right ... they weren't thinking! Guess that explain's McCain's choice for VP.

McCain is a "Maverick" a fighter in the Navy. He flew the Navy's A4 Skyhawk .... a BOMBER, NOT A FIGHTER PLANE.

McAIN SAYS HIS ' BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB IRAN" SONG WAS JUST A JOKE ...... BUT McCAIN WAS IN FACT A BOMBER (not a fighter) HE LOST THREE OF THE NAVY'S A4 SKYHAWKS AND HE WAS IN FACT BOMBING THE CITY OF HANOI.

McCAIN WAS A BOMBER, HE BOMBED CITIES, HE JOKES AND SINGS ABOUT BOMBING OTHER COUNTRIES!

MAYBE THAT EXPLAINS HIS FIXATION ON AYERS!

cheney=palin   October 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

--i thought mcbush said our economy is just fine...

karen-phoenix   October 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I've been a republican for over 40 years!!! McCain will NEVER get us out of this mess. His judgement throughout is life, his temprement and his lack of education and attitude are disgusting. AND his choice of a VP was beyond a real mess up!!!
Republican for Obama/Biden–God Bless them and our country!!!!

v,.ananthan   October 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama is getting support from the Clintons and i hope McCain gets more support and campaining from earlier republican candidates like Hukkaby & Romny...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE IS THAT " MCCAIN IS NOT BUSH ".

McCain & Palin 08.

Rockphantom   October 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

What a waste of money. McCain should donate the rest of his campaign funds to those in need during this economic crisis. He has zero chance of winning the election.

jenny   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Save those DOLLARS because "IT IS OVER" .Put the money in the bank until 2016. Oh! by the way George Bush could still be "IMPEECHED" .He might need those funds.

jAYjAY   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

WEAK AD .......especially after picking "Palin the unaware"

cool onlooker   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Can somebody teach them how to change the gear now?

It won't work. McPalin should think about graceful concession at this moment.

rice, bryan   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

he thinks that he got a boost from last night, wrong.

Judy, Florida   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

You're done, McPain!

Deb   October 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I would rather risk my future with Senator Obama and Joe Biden than with John McCain who voted with George Bush and who more importantly, decided to play games and nominated Sara Palin as his running mate. Senator McCain If all of your decisions are based on impulse...thanks but no thanks (I guess you are familiar with the phrase).

Geeque - Chicago,IL   October 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Why don't you guys take off all of your ADS,
Nobody is interested in your LIES and DISTORTION OF FACTS
Americans have made up their minds and are voting for Barack Obama, the next President of the United States of America.

Jeff Brown   October 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

This guy is so wired, I just hope he doesn't gas himself in the garage when he loses the election!

Billy   October 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

On the ropes? You betcha! Also.

Barbara   October 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I'm voting for Obama. I have never vote Democratic before. I have aways voted republican, but with Pres. Bush in white house for 8 years and now McCain as a canidate OH boy. The republican party would have been better off picking anybody other than him. What's with Fox I have been trying to leave comments and my comment is not being posted. what's up with that.

Laverne   October 16th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

McCain, you old fart you don't have any executive experience either and the so called experience you do have is in line with George Bush who you voted with 90% of the time. You are too late old white head dude!

Obama/Biden '08

Lou from CT   October 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

So much for McCain/Palin stopping the "swift Boat","Splatter theory", "CREEP" style attack ads, I guess it does truly show his personality and attitude.

Obama/Biden 2008

fella from Chicago   October 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

It's a shame "pinhead" bought this election through the unions along with the help of illiegal voter registrations from ACORN. America, you've come a long way.....down. In the future we'll elect our officials through eloquence, not substance. God help us!

Independent Voter   October 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

i'm with you "ez"....a registered republican voting early (10/20) for Obama-Biden in Florida!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008 & 2012

Wayne   October 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Republican tactics include negative advertising and voter surpression.

Darla (Edmonton, Canada)   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

What does it say that the RNC and the McCain are directing precious $$$ resources to traditionally GOP-voting states? They are all realizing that the base of their voting foundation is crumbling away on them.

Americans are finally saying that they need an "Extreme Home Makeover" for their nation.

Gtnaustin   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I guess in its own bizarre was we can thank politics for keeping the economy from completely tanking. Well – we can al least thank Obama and is 400+ millions dollars from all of us 1.5 million $50.00 a month people. Life can only be better with Obama as president.

Considering I was one of the first to take the dive for the predatory lenders (when no one cared and I was labeled irresponsible for having a $2000.00 house payment while only making $135,000.00 a year) – my life is screwed for the next two years but I know that in that time Obama will have a good start at straightening out this mess and maybe I won't be looked on as the scourge of humanity anymore.

Billy J , TX-   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I live in Texas…. and sure would love to see our state blue again, the way it used to be. I certainly intend to do what I can to help Obama, out this direction. The republicans here and on the hill have failed in every aspect … both in good governance and in their own ideology. Corrupt, Hypocritical (gay bashing while hanging out in mens restrooms, or chasing underage pages around)(proclaiming how great our wars are while refusing to serve themselves) Influence peddling, and DEFICIT SPENDING!!! They have habitually lied to our faces while doing the opposite of whatever they claim to be about. I can't help but think that more and more folks in my family and around here are looking for an honorable way out of the republican party so they can vote democratic in the coming years. They have certainly been taken advantage of these last 15 yrs in Texas. Gig em' Barack!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

McCain has wasted supporters dollars throughout his campaign talking about Obama which is proof he won't know how to manage our economic crisis either. He's still isn't talking about that nor is Palin, why, because they aren't qualified to spread anything but gossip and rumors.

Unbelievable   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I just voted for him too. I don't even want to see just a win but a complete butt whoopin'. Everybody get together and turn this country blue. Like the old saying goes "Better dead than red!"

Liz in Ohio   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Bring it on RNC – we here in northwest Ohio just tune it out!
Bush and McCain – yes they are one in the same to us.
At least our local stations are raking in more money, I hope they will hire a couple of more people – you know the RNC and McCain's trickle down theory.
In fact, hire one of ours before they move in with us.

john voight   October 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Economics: I'd like to see the perks for the lawmakers revoked and left up to the tax payers as to their raises and bennefits. I.E. free medical for life. 100% pension after one term. It's these cost that erk the voters. I could go on but you get the picture, Don't you?

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Not a good sign for Grampy and his air-headed granddaughter having to defend traditionally red states! Oops! Caught again asleep at the wheel and ditzy Little Miss Ice Chip ain't smart enough or capable enough to drive ya out'ta this ditch old man.

Erin   October 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

There is nothing McCain could do or say at this point to get me to vote for him. Experience.. has anyone even LOOKED at how he's behaved the past month. Obama's had one message – and has stuck with it this entire campaign. He's been detailed in how he plans to accomplish what he's set out.

I don't even know where Mr. "Experience" sits right now.. because as soon as the polls show he dropped another 3 points after last nights debate – he'll change 1/2 of his positions again.. just to get him voted.

I'll take no experience over bad experience... Thanks.

Ohh.. and since experience is SO important to the GOP.. i'm glad to see they picked a VP with a thimble full. Hypocricy has never been seen like this before.

Wayne   October 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

A losing strategy. McCain made a huge mistake trying to run as the candidate of change. He is playing on Obama's turf. He shouldve stuck with experience because thats all he has.

Campaigning in RED STATES?? Even if he wins these red states he needs to win ALL of the toss up states to win the election..

McCain..YOURE DONE. Put your country first and get behind Obama like the rest of us.

Bill   October 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

History is in the making !!

Obama / Biden 08

Chris   October 16th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Funny how the law was written in a way to intentionally allow for a loophole thereby making the law pointless – who put the law in place? John McCain... a man/administration that's above the law (Palin, Lobbyists, same economic and campaign as Bush)

Pamela   October 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Quote McCain : “And now our nation considers elevating one of the least experienced people ever to run for president."

He must be speaking about Sarah Palin!
Scary thought if something were to happen to McCain, which is a real concern considering his age!

pat C.   October 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

POOR JOHNNY BOY....HE STILL DOESN'T GET IT WITH HIS PITBULL BARBIE DOES HE??!!
SHE IS AN EVIL AND DARK SOUL THAT HAS DESTOYED MCCAIN IN HER NEED FOR POWER. SHE IS SO IGNORANT TO WORLD ISSUES BUT STILL HE TAKES UP FOR HER. HE WILL GO DOWN WITH THE DROWNING SHIP BECAUSE OF HIS STUPIDITY IN CHOOSING HER FOR HIS RUNNING MATE.
PALIN NEEDS TO GO BACK TO ALASKA BECAUSE AMERICA'S 18 MILLION OBAMA VOTERS CAN'T STAND HER.

Ken in NC   October 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

@ Barbara -65 yr old white female in NC
--------------------------
Good for you. I voted in Wilmington, NC for him this morning too and there were long lines waiting to vote.

Anonymous   October 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

The McCain/Palin ticket is so out of touch with what matters really matters to people in America. And they are both very dishonest and deceitful people. I am really sick and tired of them both.

A. Richardson

Loyal American   October 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Spend more more, send Palin for interviews, scream, shout... do whatever you want....bottom line, Barack Obama – President of United States of America. How difficult is it for you to understand Mr fighter?

Accountant Guy   October 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

It's over McBush. America see who you and your pathetic VP choice really are. Early voting has already started and I plan to vote next Friday.

Obama/Biden '08

Dave in Indy   October 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Indiana is sick of it as well. I plan on early voting next week for Obama and I can name less than a handful of people that I know that are supporting McCain, openly. I commute an hour each way to work and rarely see a McCain bumper sticker. I would be very surprised if Indiana doesn't go blue this election.

Pat   October 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

My God he just ended his Debate of nothing but Attacks on Obama and it's scarcely over and now he has the attack ads going again! The truth I"m afraid is this, John has NOTHING to say and No Plan or Stragegy for the future, therefore he has to Attack Obama. I had to leave the room last night ten times. I just couldn't stand looking at his shiny, glazed over eyes, his cunning, chessey cat Bush grin, or hear anymore of his ludricrous attacks, lies or explanations as to why he was right! How Very Sad that a Maverick has to resort to slanderous attacks and a Pit Bull whose is really and truly full of it! Keep Going John... The Hole is getting deeper and deeper!

Gina - California   October 16th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The more I listen, the more convinced I am. Obama must be our president. McCain is too emotional. He may have more experience, but he does not show leadership. There's a big difference there. He's a bag of lies and attacks. You could see it in his facial expressions in the final debate last night. His eyes were black and the color on his face was white. He was pissed. We want an angry man like that in office? Oh no. He's so mad he can't even think of solutions to our country's problems. Then there's Sarah. Who knows what she's talking about. She definitely is not qualified to sit in the VP position. These comments are based on what comes out of their mouths and obviously their hearts. I am a registered Republican but will be voting for Obama. He's the man I would be proud to call our President of the United States.

Mike   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Barack hasn't had executive experience...of course, neither does McCain and the person with the most "executive" experience (George Bush) probably couldn't win his own state of Texas if he were allowed to run again.

Forget the "experience" card...give me vision!

Obama 08

Tony   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

SEND MCCAIN BACK TO BEING A "MAVERICK" TO WHINE AND MOAN IN THE SENATE AND GIVE PALIN A ONE-WAY TICKET BACK TO MOOSE COUNTRY.

Rob - WA   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Wow. Looks like to honor this news I will make ANOTHER donation to the O camp. It is the BEST investment at this time...

Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

We love Acorns! Leave our Acorn alone old man and we will use a couple of our 30 registrations to vote for you a few times.

David Newport, OR   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

soooooo this is why he was whining about Obama spending more money? Don't worry John...you will lose because the people of America have seen you for what you are.

Former Republican   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Time you all spend lambasting Obama you would better spend finding and sticking to one prominent strategy about how to fix the economy. No one in America wants an old, negative, backward looking angry man for their president!

values   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

MCCAIN/PALIN CAN'T RUN A CANDY STORE LET ALONE THE WHITE HOUSE.

paul oregon   October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

mcpalin just doesnt get it.

Corey Gabriel   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

McCain, Palin and the whole Republican party are just throwing up whatever they can to try and gain traction. But they have nothing except the last 8 years they gave us. Failed ideology, failed policies, failed candidates. They can attack with lies, fear and smear all they want, but it looks like the American public isn't going to fall for it this year.

David   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Typical, instead of trying to build your guy up you want to falsely tear down his opponent.

McCain does not deserve to win this election as he has proven time and again how out of touch he is with real America. Experience is not the only thing that can make one a good candidate for president. Obama has proven himself over the past two years to worthy of being honored with being chosen as the next president of the good, ole US of A.

Prove to me why McCain should be president beyond the "experience" argument. He admitted in his book that it was his ego thing that is driving him to be president and I do no think that has changed at all.

Being in the military makes one a good military man but that does not always translate into being a good president. Each man is his own an cannot be compared to another as that is not how he should be judged. Look at how each of these men has carried himself during the campaign and it is Obama who always comes out on top.

His knowledge, intelligence, and intellect are his experience and I will take that over McCain any day of the week.

Aaron   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Desperation.

It's a shame to see McCain's distinguished career reduced to such obvious pandering and unworthy tactics. He's better than this and should be ashamed of the level to which he's let himself sink.

chelle   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Seriously? Well John – you might want to check your resume – you don't have "executive experience" either....you dolt.

Tony   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

EZ;

YOU ROCK!

Desmond Sequeira   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

How do you expect to impress if you are still trying to win on FEAR = Running on EMPTY.
Independent: Not Republican, not Democrat, not white, not black

Gtnaustin   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Are there any red states left?

I thought Obama had turned them all blue with the exception of the two HICK states down in my area. One being mine, the "wanna be" home of the current moron in the big white house (and just for the record he is NOT a Texan – he is a YANKEE) and the other being the morons right above us who spend their days playing in the crop fields and have inhaled to many pesticides.

Those of us in Austin all knew that the crazy moron in the big white house would ruin the nation – he did it in Texas – but we are all surprised that he managed to do it to the entire world. Must be the Chaney effect.

Tony   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

DESPERATE POEPLE DO DESPERATE, DANGEROUS THINGS!

liza   October 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

He looks pretty creepy in that pic... . Anyway, this is coming from the man who stated that Obama has ran more negative ads that any other presidential candidate in history..." but what does HE do the next day? Run negative ads againt the person he accused of being negative..... ???!!!? Obama is right....he REALLY dosent get it.....Negativity is a turn off at this point....talk to us about what YOU are going to do for us....not YOUR perception who your opponent is .....I could really care less about Ayers (who?) Keating 5 (is that a music group?) political kick off's in someone' s living room (it wasnt in my house), etc.... I"M BROKE....I've been moving toward broke for the past 8 years..... I don't want to be broke anymore....It's simple...If I've been going certain way for some time and don't want to continue down the same road because I don't like the road, what do you do? you CHANGE direction and go ANOTHER way...!

Vote for OBAMA/BIDEN.....It's the CHANGE we need!

ohio   October 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

mcdrill go home you lost this one buddy

Good night McCain   October 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Losing in ever state huh?

gl   October 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Meltdown. Foreclosure. Pensions, savings wiped out,” says the announcer in the 30-second spot. “And now our nation considers elevating one of the least experienced people ever to run for president.

These is so so weak. McCain have not convince any body with his negative ads that Obama is least expereince to be our next President. It is too late exspecially after you picked Sara Palin for you VP knowing you are a sick old man that may not fininish you full term. And Palin is a heart beat away from being the President .

Greed is not good   October 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Wow I can't believe the GOP is playing defense right now in Red states of all places. Those ads don't seem very convincing either especially as it relates the Republican track record with the economy the past 20 years.

Obama-Junkie, IL   October 16th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I am glad the debates are over. I think 3 presidential debates and 1 presidential debate are enough. I could not imagine Obama & McCain hold 10 townhall debates. As we saw from the Tom Brokaw moderated townhall debate, it was terrible. The worst general election debate I witnessed.

Now only if the RNC would pull out of Pennslyvania, Florida and Colorado, I would be happy.

Mac in Nova Scotia   October 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

McCain should save his money to pay for his nursing home care which will probably be coming soon.
CNN Where is Jack Caffrerty? We miss him.

Brian   October 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

hahahahahaha you're defending states that don't even matter. You're losing SO MANY red states, your only hope is to take California.

Good luck.

Darryl Miller   October 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - A former state worker suing Gov. Sarah Palin over her use of private email accounts has offered to settle, but the state's attorney has so far declined.

"To me, what's going on is that we have state communications being conducted at the state level in the state's highest office between members, and to me that's a secret government," McLeod said. "And a secret government is a corrupt government."

Ian   October 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

If there's only 7-9 percentage points difference between the two, does it really matter who we vote for? Doesn't this essentially mean that there's not much difference between Obama and McCain?

Votepact '08

Chip   October 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I hear registrations are up in 11 of those states.

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I'd like to see Obama take it to him in these red states as well. Follow him to the gates of hell, so to speak (just an expression – not calling red states hell).

X-Republican in Texas for Obama   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Here we've been lucky. For the past to weeks haven't seen any McCain/Palin adds. Wish I could say the same about their rallies. Hurray for the mute button on my TV control.
Early voting starts here Monday. I can't wait to vote for Obama/Biden

barbara   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Get a plummer. Your campaign is going down the toilet!!

D&D   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

There is a FIRST time for everything...and if it's considered like the ad says that it's Obama's first crisis, then he's doing a great job!

This ad is just a waste of money and time, because at this point, most people have already made their mind, and those minds are for Obama/Biden ticket!

Don't forget to go and VOTE folks, that's the only thing remaining to do!

Sue in MI   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Glad to see McCain has decided not to run negative ads, since he said he didn't. Oh wait, just saw one on my TV. Darn, John, I thought you were the straight talker.
I guess they think it would be OK for the ethically, geographically, and vocabulary challenged Sarah Palin to sit in the big chair? Or would that be Todd's spot, since he has to know everything she knows? Those two are creepy, and they lie and lie. Alaska needs to impeach her, then she couldn't come back in 8 years and haunt us again. I think I want her preacher to protect the rest of us from voodoo.

Ty W. from PA   October 16th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

NO WAY NO HOW NO McCain/PALIN!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!

gl   October 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

it is too late. The have had some many different changes in their camp that it ain't funny.

king   October 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

start measurin the drapes people.it's over""'

Greg in Mpls   October 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

playing defense to keep your base instead of going after independant voters McCain??

Not a good sign.

FL 4 OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I cannot wait for early voting to start next week. The RNC can divert their negative ad spending to wherever they, but I'm still voting for the positive candidates, offering an inspiring new direction for America.

Obama-Biden

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 16th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Can you say DESPARATION!

They're now afraid Obama is going to run the table!

Kelley   October 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

That's funny....A true Republican tossing money away. It won't help and no doubt it is all going to negative ads. Way to go John. I guess you have not got it yet...Those kinds of ads are NOT working. The good people of this great nation want CHANGE and not you and more of the same.And as i understand it Obama is going to be your NEW BOSS....how does that feel?

mitch   October 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

they should be more worried about their senate seats.

Dennis from CA   October 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I lived in VA long, it is full of smart people and I know in my heart that VA is going to pick "that one" this year.

Stephanie   October 16th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Yes – Get out of Wisconsin McCain! We do care about "a mother's health", and Sarah Palin is NOT a role model for us.

Ken in Dallas   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Nice of the McCain campaign to offer us a list of the states where they're LOSING.

Palin's not even pretending to support McCain very much. She's throwing him under the bus and setting het sights on the top of the ticket in '12.

Tony   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

This is the right move. It's all about electoral votes, not stupid kids on blogs. If McCain wins Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Ohio, and Missouri it's McCain's election. Even if he doesn't flip Colorado, he can flip New Hampshire or Maine which are ripe for the picking, then it's 269 on both sides.

Gallup Traditional tracking has the margin at 2%, so it looks like the REAL winner of the debate last night is showing already in the polls.

Bob   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Maybe the little amount of experience is what we need. Sometimes the fresh face has the freshest ideas. Maybe the last thing we need is a guy so set in his ways he couldn't get 2 sentences out without stuttering or sighing last night...

vic nashville,Tn   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

William Ayers
I don’t care Obama’s friends But Obama’s statements Keep on changing
Why
Really hard to trust Obama

Hillary 2012

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

McCain needs to invest it in better advisors, and needs to buy himself some decency. It's not that we don't know who he is, it's actually the opposite. We DO know who he is and we know he is a fraud and a corrupt politician. A ticket with two candidates found guilty of ethics violations is an insult to the american people.

Buy some moral values and better policies, perhaps then you'll have a chance Johnny. (Oh, and you may want to have Sarah visit the Wizard, because she needs a brain)

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Please do not vote straight Democrat. You have to press the name "Obama".....................

Papasan in Arizona   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The last resort of all Failing Republican Campaigns is to energize the base, Ignorant Right Wing Looneys! Republicans are waking up from a long peaceful Bush slumber [Ouch!], to find two pathetic morons [McCain/Palin], publicly displaying a comical megalomaniac love affair with themselves, out of touch with our Nations true issues [it's the ECONOMY!], and engaging in a revolting "McCain First" campaign! That's a tough wake up call, "MY FRIENDS"!
The McCain inept solution is a Slang Talking Power Hungry Junk Yard Dog [Awaiting Criminal Indictment] scampering around the Nation drumming up Racist Bigotry [Wink Wink]. The obvious erratic incompetence of the McCain/Palin campaign provides us evidence enough that they are unfit for any public office. As Americans face the hardest financial disaster in the History of the USA, this is McCain Policy of Change/Solutions/Answers! John McCain / Sarah Palin have no idea what Americans trying to survive face. 401K plans gutted, Unemployment, Foreclosures, Wall Street in the Tank, and the Global Economy in disarray...
McCain/Palin are a disgusting self serving disgrace. Clearly proving they are not up to the complex task of keeping the Nation together in hard times.

P.S. McCain's colossal arrogance will cost him Arizonans support in this Election!

francheska ;-)...   October 16th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

McCain is left defending traditionally REDSTATES...and they say Obama is inexperienced...he seems to have enough experience to hang it up with GOP...;-)

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   October 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

It would appear that the cure for McCain's disease of "negativity"
comes at a time when the disease has done most of its damage. Take two asprins, and call me in the morning is not going to work for McCain at this point in his campaign. Try a Hail Mary......that's what you have been doing throughout your campaign anyway.

Denise OKC   October 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I think they should take All their time and money and go Campaign in Alaska. Can't wait to early Vote for Obama/Biden '08

Empire, CO   October 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Sounds like he is falling back again in retreat. Can somebody ask John why we can't pay off some of the $500B we owe China.

Rob indetroit   October 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

MCbush you stink ,Palin you stink.

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

We've seen Obama and McCain both during the current crisis. We've also seen them both as executives running their respective campaigns and hiring their second-in-command. In all cases, Obama has shown himself more thoughtful, more clear-headed, more sensitive, and plain out more likely to make the right decisions.

And if McCain were so opposed to Bush policies, why didn't he run against Bush in 2004?

ANGIE   October 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Mccain GIVE IT UP! nobody wants you for President and surly no body wants your corrupt airhead of a vp you have chosen GAME OVER!

Doug R.   October 16th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

McCain is a liar and a fraud. His entire campaign is dirty, dishonest, and personal smears and bashing. Nothing positive. Nothing new. It will be enjoyable and exciting to watch him and lose big on 11/04/08!!

Former Republican   October 16th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Joe the Plumber is a big fat liar and a plant.....just like the Black guy they planted at their rally who begged McCain to take it to Obama. Joe now wants people to back off him....hmm, wonder what Joe the Plumber is hiding that will soon come to light and bite McCain in the you know what!

Steve in CA   October 16th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Like a lot of people, I've already voted. Unless McCain can regain Virginia, he's out!

tulsa   October 16th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

You go Barbara!

Glenn in California   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Nice to see McLame turn his attention to running a positive campaign ... NOT. Well, Obama's been right all along. McLame just doesn't get it.

Cath   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

After last night's debate, I finally got off my duff and voted today for Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden....Sen. McCain really needs to get some help as he has gotten scary.

Greg M.   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

President Obama and V.P. Biden the Baton Rouge,La. supporters and supporters around the world for Obama are eagerly awaiting the victory of positive change. We (my family and I) along with the supporters from around the world can't wait for Nov.4.2008 to get here. The Baton Rouge supporters for Obama/Biden would like to invite / welcome you and your family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please don't worry about the lies, your supporters in Baton Rouge and around the world have your back.

Obama / Biden 08'............................................

Republican who VOTED TODAY for OBAMA   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

John McCain is a confirmed liar and cheat and will do anything to get elected..and I mean anything...Look at Sarah Palin–first mistake! He is certainly not the same guy..or maybe he was and we were all fooled..all in all..he will not get my vote this election..repubs are hyprocrites....He Planted the Joe plumber guy..Joe plumber has some relation to Charles Keating...and he does not even has a plumbing license..and you wonder why John brought it up first in the debate...I tell you..put nothng past these crooks..can't believe I was a republican! shame on them! Gosh people, please do some reading before you vote...

I just voted today for OBAMA!

Barack supporter   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I thought John McCain was a senator as well ? What executive experience has he had that he is stating is all important? Am I missing something? last night in the debate I thought he came off hostile and silly. I would not be able to trust he could sit in a diplomatic way and solve anything. He is seeing Obama as the enemy... How does he reach across the isle as he claims?

I voted already for Obama.

America demands answers   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Well more advice what about IL its Obama's state and Delaware Biden's state.What a waste. Play defebce or not where are coming to get you.

tulsa   October 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

John, you don't have executive experience either, remember?

(oh, don't even try to say that running mate of yours does... She's got the iq of a toaster.)

Brian   October 16th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

That's it. Make sure you get at least 50% of those Red States!

ines   October 16th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

It's their last hope – to hold on to red states. They're using the last of their money.

Palin is high-tailing back to North Carolina (traditionally red state) because it is on the cusp of turning blue.

Blue By You   October 16th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

D'OH! "YOU MEAN WE'RE LOSING THE RED STATES TOO?"

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 16th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Obamacans helping to turn Nevada blue!

DMD, New York   October 16th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This is just in on MSNBC's website: That Obama is delaying, yes actually delaying, the start time of the World Series!!!!!! This is more arrogant than that speech he gave in Germany!!!!!! First, he nees to do a half hour ad. A half hour!!!!!! Presumptiuous, arrogant, empty suit!!!!! He will not get my vote ever. As a matter of fact, the Democratic organization called my home last weekend, and I hung up on them. God help us all. Amen.

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   October 16th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

More lies from a failed campaign. A vote for the McDeranged/Parrot Palin campaign is to consign this nation to 4 more years of an already downward spiral.

Do we really need an angry, erratic, forgetful (senile?), cheating, lying, arrogant old man in the White House?

Proud American   October 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hey McCain we Americans are beyond your fear tactics. We are cynical and tired of the bussiness as usual in our government. WE WANT CHANGE!! You are not the answer, you are the problem.
Obama/ Biden '08

Sarah in SD   October 16th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

First Michigan....now Wisconsin and Maine. Soon to be Colorado, Nevada, Virginia, Minnesota, and maybe even Pennsylvania. Heck, he might as well just pull out of this election.

Sue, MI   October 16th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

If McCain really wants to reach out to Joe Six-Packs, he better watch what stories he tells about his mother. This morning, apparently attempting to show how spritely Mom was at her advanced age, he told the lovely story about how Mom flew to Paris for the Christmas holidays two years ago (don't we all?). Once there, and desiring to roam the countryside a bit, the 96 year old attempted to rent a car, only to be told that she was "too old". But that didn't stop her, oh no- she just went out and BOUGHT herself a NEW CAR! Now gosh golly, isn't that what all of us would have done in the same situation?! These McCains are sure down to earth and just like me all right!

Spencer/Commonwealth of Virginia   October 16th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Who cares? They don't have enough money to keep up with our ad spending. His campaign is so 70's and 80's while ours is being run like a campaign of the 21st century. We are a well-oiled machine.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

JIM HAWK   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

GOOD GRIEF CHARLIE BROWN !!!!!

Global J   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

UH??? So McCain has Obama exactly where he wants him. Looks the complete opposite to me.

MG   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Want to know who else didn't have McCain's version of "executive experience" but has nearly identical experience to Obama?
Lincoln

Want to know who did have executive experience as a Governor?
Bush

Just the fact that McCain has to fight for red states shows that he has no strategy and his campaign has lost many voters over the hate and fear-mongering. Very sad.

Brielle   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Panic mode for the GOP!

Open Your 3rd Eye   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

IF -YOU -LIVE -IN -ONE- OF -THOSE -STATES -TELL -YOU -FRIENDS -& -FAMILY -DON'T -FALL -FOR -THE -OKEY- DOKE.

WE = ARE = ONE = NATION

mk   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

How on earth would Palin be able to gauge the experience level of anyone else. SHe has very little of her own. This woman is a distasteful, condescending, untruthful HACK.
Why anyone listens to her is beyond me.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is so sad. I hope he sent some to Georgia we are givin' him a run for his money.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN

TG   October 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I thought Palin was supposed to "solidify the base" in these red states. I guess the "base" isn't as big as it used to be. Obama '08

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

All negative personal bashing. What a turnoff.

I voted for Obama this morning. You can take the ads out of NC. We're sick of it.

Frank from Peterborough   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Here is the scoop on Joe the Plumber:

Turns out that Joe Wurzelbacher from the Toledo event is a close relative of Robert Wurzelbacher of Milford, Ohio. Who’s Robert Wurzelbacher? Only Charles Keating’s son-in-law and the former senior vice president of American Continental, the parent company of the infamous Lincoln Savings and Loan.

Above is a direct copy and paste from Google. You would've thought McCain would stay away from the Keating 5 scandal.

true value hardware   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Dear Values voters<

McCain the “war hero” returned from Vietnam a broken man. His wife waited ten years for him, faithfully.
BUt she was in a car accident, and oddly was disfigured in the same way McCain was!
He decided she was too ugly, now. Cheated on her. Eventually marrying a girl half his age whose father was a well connected millionare. That is how he began his Senate career.

Now after surviving the pressures of Congress he is running for President. But the country he says he loves is broken and poor. His solution, pick a good looking rich girl instead of someone competent as his running mate, and to run on a platform of giving money back to the same rich friends who broke our economy in the first place. Sound familiar?

McCain cheated on his faithful wife and now plans to cheat America at its lowest point, and give everything away to the Chinese and the oil companies and the bankers.

He does not deserve our votes.

The craziest thing is that McCain does not even attend a Christian service!

I cannot understand how he can be the candidate of the Christian values voters. His life, his false faith, and his message is so much the opposite of our values.

Xian in Ohio

McCain = Party First   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

BRING IT ON GOP! THIS IS A CAMPAIGN FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE!

OBAMA/BIDEN

blaising   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Waste of McCain's money...and our time.

“It doesn’t mean we don’t care and aren’t trying to do something about it, it’s just I’m not exactly sure what you’d say everyday.” Rick Davis, McCain’s campaign manager

White Christian Mother for Obama   October 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Even Europeans say Palin is a Half Baked Alaskan Nightmare.

So if they were in office we surely wont get on anyones good side again!!

Judy   October 16th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

McCain you are playing dangerously. You should not be attacking Obama on experience when you have a no brainer for VP. Remember John if you haven't learn anything from this campaign is what goes around comes around and I hope that when it hit you in the face you can take it.

Now all the negative ads will not boost your voters but you are only playing a game with the Obama campaign. You should run a campaign where you tell the people what you are doing and will do for them and then you want have to be so negative.

Anyway nice try and hope it don't bite you in the butttttttttttt.

former gop   October 16th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Why doesn't he not waste all that money and use it on health care for the poor or something?

McCain, it's over. Turn up your hearing aid, "IT'S OVER!"

Sarah So NJ   October 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

What a waste of $$

but the economy needs political $$

if there aren't any other $$$ out there

McCain was GOP fall guy

who's had a real looney fling w/corny hocky mom from next to Russia.

I Want My 2000 Edition McCain Back   October 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Oooo that's burns. it's a really bad sign when you have to spend money in places that should already be in your corner. I smell a landslide. Senator McCain, you're already losing, please try to close out your campaign on a positive note.

former republican for obama   October 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

'GOP', you can run but you cant hide. The American people are going to call you out for the disaster you have caused in the last 8 years.

Change is coming to America.......

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

USAF Staff Sergeant   October 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Yeah you know they're in trouble when Virginia leans Obama.

Baby B   October 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

to little to late

ez   October 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

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