CNN

I wonder what effect the POW term of Senator McCain has on his ability to rationally respond to the pressure of the highest political office in the nation.

Do aneurysms kill all the nerves in your forehead??

Good news. Now how about Obama do the same and release his full medical records?

Wheres the botox records for his forehead? Look! Not a wringle!!??

Biden's health is an issue and McCain's is not? Are they responding to criticism or are they getting in front of the issue?
Anyone who can put up with the rigors of a political campaign has my admiration.

It's funny that they waited this long to release old man Biden's records, perhaps it is because the Biden's past health problems make skin cancer look like a scraped knee and Obama supporters are being hypocrites by saying anything about McCain's skin cancer when Obama is a smoker and Biden has suffered two brain aneurysms and a blood clot in his lung. Biden is not the sort of VP we need, he is as old as McCain is, he has poor judgment, he has let all the voters money be stolen from past campaigns due to his lack of attentiveness to his own campaign, and he himself truly feels that Obama is not ready for the job, he said so and only changed his tune when he stood to gain the VP slot.

Are you inferring that General Colin Powell LIED about why he chose to support Barack Obama's candidacy?

He was very clear in his support of Joe Biden, Barack's intelligence, thoughtfulness, judgement and more. He explained why he waited so long to endorse a candidate. It was clear in his delivery that this was a difficult and serious decision for him. To suggest otherwise is incredulous.

Once again, Rush Limbaugh, you sicken me.

-V

In 100 years the children of this great nation will look back in their history books and read that 2008 was the death of the republican party and John McCain & Sarah Palin were it's destroyers.

Socialism claims are reckless and fear-mongering. For Martinez and Palin to spread fear in Florida is domestic terrorism and unpatriotic. Taxes are used to invest in public works and in the public interest to grow the economic production possibility frontier. "Invisible hand" supply-side economics of Regan/Bush/GW have exploded the deficit and "redistributed wealth" by percentage to the richest, while shrinking the pie. Democrats are about growing the pie and giving everyone access to participate in that growth.

I love Biden! Obama made a great choice!

As I had just posted a comment about Joe Biden's age and medical history which CNN erased.: I cited Joe Bidens age of 66 and in foru years he will be 70 . if he serves 8 years he will be 74 years old
if he should run vfor president. With a history of Brain aneurysms and blood clot in his lung. it appears unlikely, he will run for Ptresident at age 74. Obama is very young and athletic and healthy. He is however susceptible to high blood pressure and other diseases.

Great to know that Joe is in good health.

What about Palin's record? I would like to know if she really had that baby and was able to go back to work in five days. They should also consider the release of their medical records. Then it would be no question in the minds of anyone regarding the sanity of McCain and Palin both.

Obama/Biden 08

VOTE SMART: McCain/Palin – we can TRUST them

I love Joe Biden.
BTW – WHERE are McCain's medical records...the complete set?
Is he hiding something?

John McCain is acting pretty smug today... he and his campaign have a nasty trick up their sleeve and it's about to be revealed.
Prepare yourselves.

Perhaps these will explain his gaffes.

I know this isn't the right comment page but I just wanted to get something off of my chest: Rush Limbaugh is a degenerate, deplorable, derelict, racist, ignorant, lying, fat, worthless piece of crap. Thank you for your time and thanks for posting this CNN.

Those of you calling for Palin's medical records...YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets see how many dents are in her skull from being hit by hockey pucks!!!! thats the only reason I can think of why this crazy banshee acts like the crazy banshee she is!!

This article is a little misleading.... it infers that Biden collapsed in his hotel room in February.... what it fails to say in that same line is that is was 20 years ago.
Even though it says 1988 farther down in the story, there are a LOT of people out there who won't ever read that far.

For the Anonymous who said he or she wouldn't vote for another Democrat after Clinton:

Why Not? the records show that under his administration the country thrived in terms of the budget–there was surplus and in eight years Bush has us in so much debt that it will take years to pay off

I suspect you are going by Clinton's "extra-curricular activities" Well Newsflash!!!!!! Every President going back to Thomas JEFFERSON has had affairs with other women while they were in office, and it has never been proven to be true or untrue as to whether or not Lincoln was at the very least, bisexual Anyone who uses THAT as an excuse not to vote for the best man for the job Is materialistic and shallow, and doesn't deserve to cast a ballot AT ALL.

If your not sick now Biden, you will be if Obama is elected.
He will put the USA in much deeper state than it is already..
You will have to pay throught the Nose for Obama's Heath Bill. There is not enough cash for all He Hospitals you will need for A free Health Society.....Free... Free... Said Obama.

Phew! Obama would be only one heartbeat from the presidency! Stay healthy, Joe!!

Dick Cheney and his erratic heart managed to help screw this country into the ground these past eight years - compared to him and his
m.o., Joe Biden is the picture of health, has my total support and confidence, and is the ONLY Joe I care about!
Give 'em hell, Joe!

Biden's just fine. Someone should ask for Sarah Palin's MENTAL HEALTH records!!!

Strong like Bull!

Will you feel SAFE with this guy at the "HELM" ? Both he and his running mate are not "VERY forthcoming" with TOO much information. They leave a lot of UN-ANSWERED questions. How will we sleep not knowing if our leaders are really running the "ship" or have illness' that are being HIDDEN from the public? THINK ABOUT IT !

U repulicans are fools and any1 else who believes george mccain hes lying to you everyone should know what republicans are about feed the rich and forget the poor and you all are falling for their scare tactics i mean how dumb can u b

Palin stop hiding your records! You socialist! Taking money from oil companies to give it to the people of Alaska!

That is the fundamental , essential and tactical difference between Bush and Mccain. John Mccain would not have chosen Defense Secretary Rumsfeld (who never served in the military) to run the Iraq war instead of Colin Powell a 4 star General of immense experience in war and combat.. Bush himself never served in acitive
military service and neither VP Cheney. Thus we had an Executive Branch with no military Experience launching a WAR with so many unknowns and by many unknowns , and into the many unknowns.
Americans are paying the price.

1-1-2011

PAY ATTENTION PELOSI AND OBAMA WANT TAX CUTS TO EXPIRE.

THIS AFFECTS 100% OF ALL AMERICANS.

The state of Alaska paid to fix up Palin house, and for her to stay in her own house, on the tax payer dollars!

Did you see Biden's comment about Obama being tested in the first 6 months of his presidency? I think Joe had another anurism.

My new nickname for Biden, "Clueless" Joe Biden.

In Case there are any more questions on Mr Lefty Obama
There are all kinds of anecdotal ties between Barack Obama and socialism, and some are fairly compelling. Cliff Kincaid of Accuracy in Media pointed out that, for example, Obama was endorsed in 1996 by the Chicago branch of the Democratic Socialists of America for Illinois state senate. He eulogized Saul Mendelson, a well-known socialist activist. And he campaigned for socialist senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

It's not who you pall around with. It's who you campaign for and with....

Of course he's doing well. Doctors say that bleeding the taxpayer dry does wonders for your health.

Will you feel SAFE with this guy at the "HELM" ?

McGrandpa's medical records were 1,200 pages. That's one thousand two hundred. That's like a Leo Tolstoy story. One thousand two hundred.

Matt, what Obama meant by the same health insurance that he has is the same health insurance plan that federal employees, including members of the senate, have. Not VA. VA is for veterans that don't have health insurance.

Al-Jazeera, according to the Washington Post, has a reporter and a photographer tapping Sarah Palins' rallies to show to the people of the Middle East and the world the ugly side of racism in America. Can't we hide the broken English speaking hillbilly people? This is embarrasing.

"I am a Vietnam veteran who has coped with post-traumatic stress disorder for many years. War leaves scars, some visible, some not. I admire and respect Sen. John McCain for his military service and POW imprisonment of more than five years. He suffered both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, he exhibits more than a few symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, such as irritability, outbursts of anger, hyper-vigilance and exaggerated startle response.

Sen. McCain’s past behavior has been attributed to his maverick persona. Maybe he’s a maverick carrying more baggage than the country can handle."

Richard Polzin

According to Palin who among you are in Pro America and not so Pro America? Who among you are real Americans and not so real Americans?

This Pit bull does not care for any of you if she try's to get you to hate each other!

Palin stop hiding your records! You socialist! Taking money from oil companies to give it to the people of Alaska!

I am so glad Obama chose Joe as his running mate. The more I see the man, the more I like him!
He's not a plumber or a six-pack! Go Joe...the right Joe!

A little off the subject of this article but this was overheard during a mud slinging staff meeting of the McCain/Palin campaign strategists:

"We gotta thank ole' Joe – he handed us a comment we can take out of context to scare the bejeezes out of Americans and get them to vote Neocon '08. Quick, where can we send a contribution to the Obama/Biden campaign to say "Thanks Joe".

"And how about that Grand Wizard Rush – He the best! Maybe we should sent him a new pointed white hood to show our appreciation".

we know who WILL NOT release teh century old records..

mcbush _ if he does we WILL be shocked to find out he was in Switzerland to do face surgery and other stuff............

believe me, he did, ..............

mcpalin where are her records???
where are her emails?
where are her husband's records???

what is going on here?? sounds familiar?

bush= not releasing records
mccain= not releasing records

mccain + mcbush = same old same old even when grumpy says "fight me fight me i am not W. Bush,"

oh yes , he is not but he will continue with his policies, old boys club,
same old same old
for the rich to the rich and with the rich

I agree with Helena – Sarah Palin should have to release her records also. They should also include info on the births of her five children – especially Trig. Perhaps a psychiatric evaluation might be included too, since she endangered the life of Trig by flying 8 hours home to Alaska from Texas after her water broke to deliver him.

American people are going to boycott the republican party in 2012...

Leave Joe Biden along he is a great man.

Republican are crooks, lier, thieves, brainwasher

Attaboy Joey. You and Obama have this Republican's vote. Trixie and Dickie are the biggest Liars that I have ever seen in polotics.

Republicans for Obama/Biden

Biden has more mental strength, intelligence and stability than a million FAILINs.

Where is Obama's full Medical Records, if it is required from one it should be required for all, he is a smoker and there is a history of Cancer in his family. Why does he not release his Medical Records now.

4 more years! 4 more years! 4 more years!

McCain/Palin 2008

Good to know he is healthy.... so we will have our number one person and number healthy and ready to serve the USA!

Go Obama and Biden all the way to the White House (healthy) in 2008!

Put the cards on the table for everyone to see and someone will still have something negative to say.

Too bad the Republicians don't show ALL their cards.

McCain has released over 1,000 pages of medical records dating back to Vietnam. Obama released a single page synopsis from his doctor. What is Obama hiding....his previous drug (cocaine) use?

Where are Palin's medical records????

Every single person that makes under $250,000.00 a year and votes for John McMain is an idiot.

This is great. Now where are Obama's?

WHEN ARE WE GOING TO SEE OBAMA'S MEDICAL RECORDS?????

I am not interested in Biden's health, what I want to know is about all of the money that he paid/gave to other family members. That is always been a sore spot and a trick to keep the money in his family. I would hope that the media will look into it a bit closer and before the election, or we might end up have the Biden family in government as well.

NOBAMA 2008

McCain/Palin 2008

Obama is winning this election on his own merits. He has been tested more than any other Presidential candidate in history. He has proven well and some people don't take kind to that.

I am proud of Obama and I have been greatly inspired to make greater improvements in my life and share it with others.

Change has to start with oneself FIRST.

Obama/Biden!!!!!!!!

ok-we have biden's records0-where is palin's?

Speaking of health records, McCain needs to release his again. He shafted the American people the last time with his phony restrictions.

I'm not voting for him but it would be nice for his followers to know they don't have to worry about Sarah P.

Obama/Biden 08

after bill clinton I can not vote for another democrat. I did not vote for kerry and I will not vote for obama. bill clinton was the most disgusting president we have ever had and obama with jeremiah wright and bill ayers is coming in at a very close second. no way do I want to go through that misery again. been there done that.

Ok guys stop asking about Obamas health record does it look like he has a problem the man is not even 50 years old yet. I can understand Biden and McCane they are old as hell but Palin and Obama are very young.

From what i hear, Biden as all but guaranteed the we will be attacked if Obama is elected, but not if McCain is. I find it interesting that Biden would make a comment like that. You'd think that Biden is running against Obama for president.

I am talking about Issues, there are some issues that both Obama and McCain are right on, and there are some they are both wrong on, that is why I voted based on the issues, not these corrupt parties! But some of the issues I will never move on because I know they are right like the same sex stuff is completely wrong, and I am against abortion! And we must all that the right to bear arms if just to keep our government in check, just to make sure a dictator does not get into office. Also families can not make it if the wages are too low so that they can not even buy the products that small and large business produce. Business can't exist without people, people have to come first. No company can exist without people who have families! And even in the Constitution it was wrong to be searched illegally, and the Noe- Conservatives have totally trashed the Constitution, they have said it is okay for the government to enter your house without a warrant take anything they want to see if you have committed a crime or not!

Do you people really whant to go to another great drepresion, well that will be just what will happend if you select McCain/Palin.
The future of America and our KIDS are on your hands, please amke the right choice.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

Why are the Republicans, try to suppress the vote, they are removing homeowner that have been foreclosed on from the voting lists. They are trying to stop early voting too!

Vote early so that you know that your vote really counts, and so that you do not have to use those awful Electronic Voting Machines! VOTE EARLY!

It's going to show a bunch of money shoved up his sphincter by the predatory lenders that headquartered in his state (see MBNA). better check his son, too.

The U.S. has partial Socialism already, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment insurance, Food stamps and many others. Our taxes are part of the Socialism system by taking from everyone and paying of social services like Police, Firefighters road construction, bridge construction, electricity distribution, and many others

Good to hear that he has a clean bill of health!

May God bless you Senator Biden! We need you to stay healthy and help govern our country!

Repealing Bush's irresponsible tax cuts isn't socialism; it's a return to fiscal responsility. We've got to start paying back all that money Bush borrowed to finance his hobby: war.

Biden said in his book that when he was getting ready to graduate from high school, he realized if he wanted to be president ,he had to go to law school. It makes me more concerned that Barack 's number two man has wanted to be the president for the last 50 years, better get a food taster.

Good to read that he's in good health and ready to work for America on day one in the White House.

GO BIDEN!! GO OBAMA!! LET'S NOT GET COCKY PPL.. YES WE CAN!! LETS REMIND OUR YOUNG VOTERS TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER..

It is good that Sen. Biden has released his medical records. So did Dick Cheney who has had more serious and RECURRING heart problems for a much longer time, and continues to have episodes as recently as a week ago. If the current Vice President's coronary health remains a non-issue why is CNN pumping up Mr. Biden's disclosure of old health records as "Breaking News" few weeks before the election?

Palin DID release two years of tax returns.

But she and McCain have yet to release medical records.

And Jay in Ga., by your definition McCain's plan to use tax dollars to help pay bad mortgages, and Palin's handout from oil companies to Alaskans are both far more "socialist" than anything Obama has ever proposed.

LOT OF UNANSWERED QUESTION FROM THE MEDICAL REPORT. MAYBE SOME INFORMATION LEFT OUT ON PURPOSE. WHAT TOOK IT SO LONG TO RELEASE.??????????????????????????

MCAIN/PALIN 08

When is Palin going to release her tax return?

OB/JB 08-12

where is obamas medical record? why is he getting away with only releasing one page?

"When the gov. does your thinking for you its called socialism. If we put liberals in the white house, congress and the house we are gonna be so sorry…."

So, he's been endorsed by Powell and Warren Buffett and yet, you think Obama is a "socialist"? Typical ridiculousness by no knoting Republicans.

It's still not Halloween, so don't let the right wingers scare you with talk of "Socialism".
Look what eight years of "Corporate Socialism" have got us.
Obama proposes to use the Government as a scalpel, so don't be frightened by the right wing smear machine.

Gates – Powell – The CEO of Google all support Obama.
Joe the Plumber supports McCain

Who you going to trust with your 401 K?

Every time republicans were in the White House the econemy suffered REAGAN, BUSH 1, BUSH 2. ive been there through every one of them and seen it happen with my own eyes! And nobody! I mean NOBODY is going to make me believe otherwise!! So all of you ignorant idiots with selective memory issuses can ZIP IT!! Cause only an absolute fool would WASTE a vote on McCain/Palin! BOTTOM LINE!!!!!!!

CNN, let me add one more comment, please. McCain's health records have been produced, but have his mental health records?

"My fellow prisoners" aside, has he suffered from PTSD? Are there any lasting psychological effects of his POW times? Look at all the Vietnam vets who came back to the U.S. fundamentally changed. These were men who fought, not necessarily ones who were POWs. Soldiers returning from Iraq are having myriad mental health problems. McCain's psychological health is very relevant considering the position he is seeking.

Whatever Bidens medical records reveal it has to be better then the disease that Palin has of foot in mouth disease.Her pathalogical lying is a terrible disease that is dangerous to Americans from day one.

Please, I'm a little more worried about McCain's health than Joe Biden's. Sen. Biden looks and sounds great, while McCain looks and sounds, well, old and worn out.

Jay in Ga. – Our government has always taken our money and given it away and done our thinking for us. This is not socialism, it is taxation WITH representation and a representative democracy.

If, and this is a big IF, anyone shot paintballs at a campaign bus for McCain it could perhaps be a result of the polarization McCain and Palin have actively promoted in their campaign speeches. There speeches cater to a certain element of our society that advocate hatred, racism and, yes, violence. So you can't expect people to turn the other cheek, they are only human.

Mike from Canada, do you get a different CNN broadcast where you are? Are you kidding? All you see is the hpye on Obama and negative feed on McCain/Palin. If you're watching most U.S networks for your political news, then it's clear who they want to win. You want negative digging on McCain and Palin. Let's start with digging in the dirt in Chicago. Let's say maybe in the neighborhood where Ayers, Farrikan and oh year Obama live. Anyone thing Feingold will endorse McCain? After all Feingold was so proud of the campaign finance reform bill he did with McCain. Why wont Obama release the records of his astounding $600 Million in dontations. Who's donating that money he initially said he would not take and then changed his mind? Who says you cant buy an election?

Independent are what Mavericks are, not kiss butt Republicans who follow the terrible leader like John McCain does with Bush! If you chose McCain you will see the down fall of Health Care in less then four years!

Just 15 days before "Yes, we can" becomes "Yes, we did"

I wonder if he was treated for depression with the traumatic life event he went through, for how how long, is he still being treated and has he been off and on anti-depressants or other psych meds and his diagnosis. A heartbeat away – remember.

Ken October 20th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

"Don't get me wrong: I'm glad Biden released his medical records. But let's face it……Biden without a heartbeat would be a 3x better vice president than Palin."

Ok lets face it, if Biden is so great why have his past Presidental bids been failures?

It's good to hear that despite his age Sen. Biden is in good health. However we should be more concerned about McCain's health. If something should happen to him while in office, does anyone really trust Palin as president? Especially considering the current state of the economy. And it frustrates me that all the McCain supporters always bring up the "socialist" thing. Unless each and everyone of the people leaving those comments makes more than $250,000 a year, please stop and think about what you are saying and then maybe you will see how ignorant you sound.

bidens health is more worse than mccains. he went more closer to death, how many times, than mccain did, and his younger too.

When will America get it through its head that the wealth GET wealthy by selling products and services to the PEOPLE. When the PEOPLE have no money, they spend no money and pay no taxes. Then the wealth AND Gov't don't get money.

Hmm now why are they so critcial on the health of John McCain?
Go figure.

@ tim.....You are a McCain troll and moreover work for him.

I remember when Obama literally brushed off the Hillary factor, that deeply affended me and I have not forgotten it along with other demonstrations of his arrogance. If and I should repeat IF Obama gets the victory, he is going to have tobe the greatest achiever in this countries History. Anything else is just more hot air and promises. Not that McCain is any prize either. We the People have come out on the losing end of the Leadership Contest. My choice is the lesser of two evils A Repuke Pres. and a Demo contest

2012 Hillary

Sarah Palin outdrew Joe Biden 2:1 in his own home town of Scranton.

He's like Al Gore losing his home state of Tenn.

Biden is pathetic. He can't draw 2,000 to one of his rallies and Sarah Palin signs more autographs than that at her rallies of 50,000.

I think that Senator Biden health is avergae or good for his age and he probably has many, many good years left. The fact that he is willing to release them supports my beliefs. McCain on the other hand more than likely have something to hid as he limits access to his medical records. Based on Palin's behavior, she may have some mental health issues.

Forget the socialist comments coming out of John McCain and Sarah Palin's mouth. Read, and then comprehend what Obama's tax plan is for yourself. Don't let everyone know how uninformed you are. The truth is Obama's plan has no socialist contents.

Don't let McCain/Palin treat you like dumb sheep being led to the slaughter pen with lies. WAKE UP AMERICANS!!!

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Palin is for socialism, she is ok with the poor giving their money to rich companies, but will allow you to die so that her and her rich Friends can get your money! She took money for oil companies and gave it to the people of Alaska, that is socialism spreading the wealth!

THE ONLY CHANGE WE WILL SEE WITH OBAMA IS PEOPLE BEGGING FOR IT ($$$) AFTER TAXES GO UP.

All I can say is ... it's always the current administration who gets blamed for the economic woes and the next administration who reaps the benefits of the previous administration's policies.

If Obama wins, the terrorists will be cheering in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, and leaders in Venezuela, North Korea, and Russia will breathe easier. To be honest, I don't like either candidates for President but in times of uncertainty, I rather side with experience. Much of what is said in the campaigns are just talk ... who knows how much of it will be implemented by the President-to-be.

The problem with the economy is that people are not spending because businesses are not investing and expanding. You have to give businesses incentives to grow, and raising their taxes will only make matters worse. Perhaps the government should give companies a tax break for each additional person they hire ... just a thought.

Don't any of you Obama supporters ever question the fact that all these Bush buddies, like Powell , are endorsing Obama?
It's like they are saying- "If you liked Bush, then you'll love Barack"

And if John McCain says I have a plan for this and I have a pan for that but does not spell it out one more time, I will scream! If he says I know how to win wars and he did not even win in the war that he was in! HE is unfit to be in office, he was not born on U.S. soil, so he should not be running for President at all! Why is it that anyone that is born in the U.S. is consider a citizen, but John was not born in the U.S. he was born in Panama

I am sure Sen. Biden is in as fine a state of health as he looks (great pic!). I voted early on Saturday for the Obama/Biden ticket and can't wait to see the two of them roll to victory!!! As to the events that some of those posting on this item reference about so-called "violence" by Obama supporters at various events, sorry folks, but NOTHING tops the hate and ignorance of the McCain supporters who are bullying African American media, screaming every manner of evil from their vitriolic hearts. But not to worry, good will triumph come November 4 when we see the votes come in for the CHANGE WE NEED AND CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!! YES WE CAN!!!!

Republican party believe you give coorporate more money, it will create more jobs. Business is for profit, it hires more people because it wants to make more money, not because they have more money. CEO of corporate wants to show more profit on their book. BTW, people still believe the neocon principles? We have 10+ trillions national debt. Guess what, that is because these stupid supply-side economics theory, and current president contributed half of these debt. Redistributing wealth? We need to redistribute the burden on national debt..

BEN BERNANKE NOW A SOCIALIST!

Yep, the Fed chairman himself has endorsed socialism. He now agrees with those liberal Dems that we need to stimulate the economy with government spending.

OR – he's NOT a socialist and neither are Democrats. They're just PRO-AMERICAN PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!

If America ever grow up its people would realize that most countries have free health care and education. Only the so called riches nation in the world, it still forces its citizens to go broke, lose their homes, their cars, and their since of self respect! What good does it do to have 10.4 trillion dollar debt and call your nation the riches in the world, what a joke the U.S. is! Plus the U.S. has a 4 trillion dollar debt with China, so the U.S. is really has a15 trillion dollar debt and you call your self rich! The U.S. is a total joke, and its people are dumb, for allowing only the riches top 5 percent to tell the rest of the people that they must give up their hard earned money to give it to rich companies, and you dummies did it! LOL Americans are dumb, they allow people to die because they are so petty and they do not want to help their own citizens, but they will give billions upon billions to other countries while their citizens suffer, and their people go hungry! Dumb Americans!

Although Palin is only 44, we still need to see her medical records as well. She is rarely available for any substantive interviews. McCain claims that she is an expert on autism and downs syndrome. Just seeing the way she carries Trig around nixes that. I don't buy a pair of shoes before trying them on. Why should we select her for vice president with little or no transparencey? It makes no sense.

I will always remember the days when the McCain camp whined about Obama being such a rock star. Palin is more of a diva than he ever was.

And yeah she was funny on SNL. Maybe she should forget DC and go to Hollywood instead.

Furthermore... I just don't understand the people that keep talking about how Obama is a socialist who is going to give money to people that don't pay taxes. He has already specified many times that the tax cut would be for WORKING Americans...not people that don't pay taxes. Maybe that's why Joe the Plumber is so anti-Obama.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!

And this is why we love Biden.

He's not my buddy, but he's not a plastic faced character either.

tim

Did you hear about the McCain supporters slashing the tires of people who voted Obama in North Carolina? McCain supporters also heckled the Obama supporters at a polling place. I guess the hate rheortic from McCain is being expressed by his supporters at early voting places.

Gallup Poll Daily tracking now gives Barack Obama an 11 percentage point lead over John McCain in the presidential vote preferences of all registered voters, 52% to 41%. Obama still leads, but by single digits, among “traditional” and “expanded” likely voters.

Vote republican = vote for the have's and the have more's

If McCain is young enough and healthy enough to run for President, then Biden is certainly young enough and healthy enough to run for Vice President. Maybe they should be subject to psychological profiles. We would have discovered that George W was too immature and reckless to be president and that Cheney totally lacks empathy.

Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Vince Foster and now Barack Obama.
My how things change, my how things stay the same. I can already predict what an Obama presidency from day one will be like. a nightmare.

He was running for president in 1988? Dang! I didn't realize he had been running for president for 20 years. LOL. He seems to have an ego, I wonder if how that will affect his role as "window dressing". It seems to me that he was chosen because he was the most recognized name but with no real "fan base" outside of the state of Delware (pop. 783,600). Very crafty... Just keep an eye on that ego...

Why worry about Biden's health? What of McCain's present slur i nhis speech and seemingly heavy jaw? Has Sarah Palin submitted hers? If the doctors taugh that Obama was a health risk, would they have given him a clean slate? Voters should focus on the real issues that are at stake

It's enough already. On both sides. EOM

So why doesn't Palin release her Taxes and Medical records, she like most Republicans hide everything!

Indepentant and proud "I didn't vote for Obama"–'i CAN BE PROUD AND SAY ABOUT OBAMA WHEN HE SCREWS UP COUNTRY AND MAKES THE ECONOMY WORSE AND WE BEGIN OUR SOCIALISM SOCIETY'

The clarion call of the ignorant–jump on a word that the hear and act as if they understand what it means/stands for. It's clear to see that they have absolutely no clue. Not one. Zero.

'Indepentant'–I rest my case.

Obama/Biden '08

"When goverments takes your money and gives it away. When the gov. does your thinking for you its called socialism. If we put liberals in the white house, congress and the house we are gonna be so sorry….
Do we want the Carter years back 22% interest rates 15% inflation. Having to pump our tires and tune our cars up, wear sweaters if we get cold? Lower our expectations. Do we want to give this to our kids. They are our future."

So...what happen to all that money President Bush had? So, does that mean that when President Bush first told us about Iraq, he wanted us to believe that our government will do the thinking for us, right? I mean, we did trust him(especially conserves). And when all of a sudden the most popular President to run in 2000 before Gov Palin arrived, his own peeps betray him, huh? You know, I'm a conservative and I don't trust anybody out of nowehere. She can have the the most beautiful smile, and greatest fame, but God did not send her, is not a sign. She may be the Conserves "Eve" but she's definitely not the people's. She may be my celebrity but she is not Senator Clinton...can't believe I said that! LOL!!!

So, you see, it makes sense. A McCain supporter thinks my boy is dangerous but last time I checked, this is the same GOP who whacked President Bush. And this is the same GOP that believes Gov Palin is special. You know, I like conservative woman who can prove to me they are special, not when they act like Elizabeth H(View).

You think Gov Palin can play this game, huh? Tell me something I don't know? She's more popular than Lara Croft the videogame...

Why didn't CNN air Joe Biden's event today?

CNN, why are you not allowing my non-partisan comments to be read on your blogs?

The news media want a close presidential race.

So why does CNN give McCain and Palin more air time?

Why doesn't CNN challenge the Republican pundits on their baseless lies and smears?

Why does CNN allow pundits and hosts to speak of negative attack ads as OK?

To keep the Presidential race close.

Did everyone see that Obama supporters fired a shot that shattered a windown and also fired paintballs at one of the McCain campaign buses? Oh, of course not, this is CNN.

What are they saying at the Obama events that get's everyone so riled up?

Let's all sit back not and wait for the media to overblow this like they do the comments that weren't said at the McCain events.

Oh, I keep forgetting, this is CNN. Never mind, I'm sure you won't hear about it.

We should have a good look into McCains medical and mental health records, after all he was held for 5 1/2 years and tortured. Only God knows what effects he may have from that

NEWSFLASH: McCain has already produced his medical records.

Don't get me wrong: I'm glad Biden released his medical records. But let's face it......Biden without a heartbeat would be a 3x better vice president than Palin.

Even after suffering two brain aneurysms. the guy has a lot more going on upstairs than Palin......

Go Joe!!

You folks on here talking about socialism don't have a clue!
However, I can say that a vote for anybody but McCain is a good vote.
I'd don't think this country can take another 4 years of McBush economics. Look at where we are as a country and ask yourself if are better off now than you where 8 years ago.
If you answer honestly, then you need to vote for Obama 08 just to start fixing this mess and Obama 12 to actually push is economic agenda thru.
Oh what a mess you Republicans have put America citizens in.

Bidens health worries me more than McCains because brain anuerysms control your train of thought. I don't want an eratic behaviour VP or maybe Pres. running our country.

Early voting has started in many states PLEASE GO OUT AND VOTE.

Obama needs your support. We can win. We can make a CHANGE!

Palin can not release her medical records because it will show that she did not have that last baby. The baby she carries around is her daughter's first born.

Gallop poll from today shows Obama leading by 11%.

This is NOT a horserace!

CNN- will you post this?

could someone PLEASE get a hold of Palin's speech at the Alaska Independence Party convention?

Hey Joe, Early voting started today in FLORIDA! You look good, very good for a VP. Thanks General Powell, you are an American Hero to many who love the good old USA. Your vote of confidence for Obama is good enough for me. A Republican for OBAMA in FLORIDA!

So now that Biden is releasing his records, when is VP Barbie going to have to turn hers over? Preferably with a psychiatric eval.

The McCain Palin ticket took a page from the BUSH playbook....throw as many lies at the AMERICAN PEOPLE as you can...some of them will stick..and call them SOCIALISTS..that should put enough FEAR in people...

Obama/biden08

Palin won't reveal her medical records as it would be obvious if she hasn't been pregnant for a number of years. Why else won't she release them everyone else has released theirs except for McCain who released some parts of his but this is catching up with him now.

Gotta agree with the fact that Palin may have to step in when
Johnny has a problem... now that is frightful thought.. A.I.P.
search turns up real good info on, palin&palin also note tis
search on another site indicates mc same's daddy pulled a real
cover up on the U.S.S. Liberty in 67". Funny how all that crap gets
buried by people that are real wealthy.. CNN give that facts that you have on palin and the abuse of power that she excercised in
Alaska, including A.I.P. connection of her #1 Dud

Side Note:

I thought Sarah was great on SNL, but I'm still voting for Barack.

The cutest part to me was when they sang the rap song and shot the moose. Don't get me wrong, I'm not for killing moose, but that two legged moose dying was SO FUNNY.

Obama/Biden 08

Obama's health care:

"Those that have it can keep it."
ok, that's a wash.

"Those that don't can buy the same coverage as Obama"
What does this mean?
You will have to go to a VA hospital (already overcrowded and reserved for our troops).
Not enough VA centers, build more.
Gov't. will have to work with private hospitals to provide services for people under gov't plan.

Any way you look at it, the taxpayers will have to foot the bill to make it all work for those that don't have insurance.

Up until today, I supported Mel Martinez (FL) even though I voted early for Obama. No more Mel!

Does Sara Palin realize she is now a "JOKE" – she shows up on SNL and more people (in SNL history) tuned it to watch her make a fool of herself – lol.
Do they think more people are going to vote for McCain due to her appearance? or is it going to turn more people off as this showcases her "stupidness"?
They don't seem to get it.
Go Obama/Biden – this is not a joke.

I wonder if Obama will ever release his full medical records? Just one page submitted to the media so far. hmmmmmmmmmm....

Where are Palin's and McCain's tax records?

where is senator obama health records. why want obama release his health records. what is obama trying to hide.

Have some apples Joe, and we'll see you on the trail, you're the picture of health.

I'm going to Florida this weekend to make a difference.

Obama/Biden 08

Do we want the Carter years back 22% interest rates 15% inflation. Having to pump our tires and tune our cars up, wear sweaters if we get cold?
_____________________________________________________

let me see the inflation rate was caused by the previous group in office not by Carter's policies, ALL major economist have agreed on that and most have went so far as to say if we had continued his economic policies we woyuld have been better off. As for the wear a sweater and pump your tires up comment, are you aware that most people in the energy business say that if we had followed through with the policies of the Carter era (and dropped by Reagan) we would be energy independent NOW? yeah he was a terrible president (note sarcasm) his policies would have prevented most of our recent energy cost problems, his policies in the mid east may ahve prevented some of the glaring disasters we have seen there ever since. Why do you think the terrorist organizations in the Middle East hated him so bad they took captives in an acknowledged attempt to sway the American voters away from Carter? Did you forget carter was the one who established peace between Egypt and Isreal? Two states that swore everlasting hatred before his term in office! yep me personally I could do with another government like that one!

Will Palin also release her medical records?

Thanks Joe. Stay the course my friend. EARLY VOTING FOR MANY STATES GO CHECK YOUR STATE OUT.

MY HUSBAND AND I VOTED LAST WEEK IN GA.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN

Joe Biden is cocky. We need a leader who has been tested, with tested experiences in battle field, to handle crisis in a dangerous world, especially after 9/11.

I want Barack to have his swearing in ceremony in the traditional way, but then I want him to have something on the Mall, in front of the Lincoln statue. It would be so great for 250 thousand Americans to get a chance to go to the Mall and hear him speak. Just a thought.

Obama/Biden 08

We should have a good look into McCains medical and mental health records, after all he was held for 5 1/2 years and tortured. Only God knows what effects he may have from that

Where is Palin's medical records? Google: Alaska Indpeendence Party and see what Palin stands for.

CNN writes: The big question the report raised: when was the last time Biden had a bran scan?

Probably at breakfast. Learn to edit.

Jay in Ga: The government takes your money and gives it away or uses it as they see fit when you pay taxes. With that being said I guess the US government has been a socialist one if you go by the definitions that McCranky and Caribou Barbie and the rest of the repub cohorts are trying to brainwash the American people with. I really wish some of you would really think before you speak or type in this case.

So Palin won't release her medical records, for everyone to see she is Senile, and Mcain has one foot in the grave and one foot on a Banana peel. Nice group

I don't understand why so many people say they're afraid of Sarah Palin as president. If this should happen, the Governor will simply do exactly what Obama will do if he's elected: Call in all his advisers - appointed or otherwise - and ask them what to do. Obama has said several times that he has picked Joe Biden because of his knowledge of foreign affairs. The 17 million people who tuned in to SNL to see how Sarah Palin handled herself amid all the "spoofing" are proof that she is one popular vice presidential candidate. And we shouldn't overlook the fact that she has had more governing experience that any of the others on the tickets.

Brakes my heart(not really) to see my countrymen devided so bitterly over politics.

I know a lot of faith is being put into Obama, to fix everything. Higher the expectations, harder the fall.
I am going to brake this news to you, does not matter who wins McCain or Obama, there is not quick fix to this mess.

If your hopping that come January all the choirs in heaven with be singing and the white dove from the skies is going to land on the shoulder of president as he is inaguarated, I hate to disapoint you.

Other than that, cheers.

i CAN BE PROUD AND SAY ABOUT OBAMA WHEN HE SCREWS UP COUNTRY AND MAKES THE ECONOMY WORSE AND WE BEGIN OUR SOCIALISM SOCIETY

"I DIDN'T VOTE FOR HIM"

Jay in Ga. -

Why don't you look up socialism in the dictionary? And while you're at it, look up facism!

We're going to put liberals in Congress, too and get rid of you idiot Republicans who have ruined our country!

The whole world is watching and waiting and I can hardly wait!

Obama/Biden 08

What good is a tax break for you if your county sales tax is pushed up to 10.25% like it is in Obama's home county of Cook County, IL?
I'm sure you all consume much more than a small % tax break on your yearly income.

"Pay as you Go and Pay as you Play"

Mark,

You do not understand civics or the political process. Get educated! Or go away!

The American electorate believe Obama is ready to be President. Hence he won the primary.

And if you think McCain won't raise taxes - I got 3 words for you "Read My Lips"; I bet you don't even understand the context of that quote.

Can you say 150 million dollars raised last month. Wow, what a country. Thanks America, we're taking our country back one dollar at a time.

Obama/Biden 08

For those who cry Socialism = Obama: (Jay)

Republican administration stresses the need for a bailout plan. Voted for by McCain.

Plan includes nationalization of banks. Voted for by McCain.

McCain has a plan to have the government to buy mortgages.

Why do you continue to fail to realize that you are living in Socialism right now, brought to you by the Republican party?

Now McCain and Palin need to show use if their really are that crazy and what meds their on for depression

to Jay-- please and how good was Bush for you the last 8 years

TO: MARK
I will like to point to you the experince McCain has :
Economy......."Needs Education"
Academic...."never made it to an average student
Politics........"Claims to be underdog all his career"
Foreign Policy....."Bomb bomb Iran....Keep troop in Iraq for 100yrs"
Washington ....26 yrs ..last eight yrs voted for pres Bush policies 90%
WARS..."CLAIMS I KNOW HOW TO WIN WAR WHICH WAR DID HE WIN?

This guys is much more confused than Bozo

Can we Gov. Sarah Palin health record. She don't have anything to hide or do she?

Give'em hell Joe... I don't care what your medical records say.. I want YOU my friend as the VP beside Obama giving your no-nonsense take on things only a Biden Man can.. I love you Joe Biden.

Karen-

We love you Joe, The Obama/Biden train has left the station. Next stop, the White House.

Obama/Biden 08

Biden is an amazingly resilient person. The fact that he has endured the loss of his wife and his daughter, the brain aneurysm, blood clots, a near death experience – not to mention thirty years of GOP smear!

The fact that he's still vibrant as ever, working for regular Americans – he is an amazing person. I am ecstatic that he is on the ticket that will be in the White House.

Ultraconservative: I see your point, but the Republican party has broken a few of the ten commandments so I guess it's "even Steven". Also what's will this moose killing? Animal rights and vegetarians wanna know. Wink, wink!

If his health is as good as his integrity, he should be fine. Biden is an honorable man and I'll be proud to call him Vice President.

I getting everything I want for Christmans. An Obama/Biden win.

Obama/Biden 08

P.S. We had a very successful fundraiser yesterday and raised 3,000 for the Obama Camp. I'm excited about the future.

YES WE CAN.

What I want to know is when Sarah Palin is going to release her medical records.

Ultraconservative,

I would appreciate it if you can get educated. No one, and I repeat NO ONE, is FOR abortion. Biden is personally against abortion. Obama is personally against abortion. But they are for letting women decide their own fates with respect to the issue.

Get educated or go away!

The voter FRAUD well start when the REPUBS try to scare people from voting like they do every election. They send out fliers withhte wrong address of voting stations. they go down the line and tell voters that look like they support Dems that if they vote any trafic tickets must be paid at that time or they might get arrested. Keep an eye out for the Repubs attack on the voters they have done it in the past.

The medical report forgot to mention the absence of Biden's brain.

At least Joe isn't brain dead like some other vice-presidential candidates....

That is what we are getting from the Obama/Biden campaign: transparency.

So now there is an explanation for bumbling Joe saying stupid things.
It's not about Joe though.. it's about his inexperienced leftist running mate.

No experience, No heart, empty suit Obama.. Not here not now not ever..

When are we going to see an update on McCains medical records ? Has anyone noticed that his left lower cheek along the jaw line seems to be more swollen as what it use to be and his speach is more slured,I have noticed this more so on the last debate.

If taxes do not go donw it is because of 8 yearas of Bush tossing money at a war we did not need to fight

I'm more concerned about Obama's, and especially McCain's, health records.

What are the odds of McCain surviving the next 4 years?

Where are Palin's medical records?

Why is John McCain restricting access to his records, especially his last bout with malignant melanoma, and his chances of survival?

Are we being set up for a President Palin, only 22 months ago the part-time mayor of a town smaller than than 9,000 people?

It is good to know that Biden is in good health!

This year I'm going to take the advice Biden gave earlier and vote for the candidate who is qualified to LEAD!

I'm also going to vote for the candidate that the Bad Parts of the world won't feel the need to test!

McCain/Palin-08

Instead of worrying about Joe Biden's health, would someone please tell us what's going on with McCain's left eye??? Something is definitely growing on his left lower eyelid. I have been noticing it for weeks. Has no one else wondered about this given the man's history of skin cancer???

Wish i earned $250,000.00. If I did I would gladly pay more taxes

I am very proud of the work that Joe Biden and barack Obama has done..Keep up the good work

Where is Sarah Palin medical records?

Rob the poor and give to the RICH is all McCain can do

If we're worried about Bidens health than we should be FEARFUL of Grandpa McCain!

7 VP's have had to step into the Presidents Office out of 49. Thats a 1 in 7 chance that the idiot Palin could be the leader of the free world.

Be afraid, be very afraid!

Given his previous health problems, Biden was a pretty irresponsible pick for Obama. Watch him drop out and have Hillary take the VP slot. That'd be the only way to guarantee Dems win.

I am not in the least bit worried about Sen. Biden's health. It is McCain's health that worries me, considering he is a cancer survivor and in his 70's. Also his running mate is a person with little to no experience, who actually (according to the mortality tables) has a 1 in 6 chance of becoming..... President Palin.

The media has not covered it, but to me, being found guilty of abuse of power is serious.

Also, with all of Palin's "patriotic talk" she gave a speech at the Alaska Independent Party's convention this year.

And her husband, Todd Palin was a member from 1994-2004.

For the undecided voters, I urge to GOOGLE "Alaska Independent Party" and see if you want Palin as your president.

PLEASE AMERICA REJECT THE POLITICS OF LIES-HATE-FEAR-AND-DIVISION OF THE REPUBLICANS!

If Obama is like JFK then I guess Biden will be like LBJ.

Obama... don't plan any trips to Dallas in the fall.

WoW, how totally un interesting. As long as he's healthy enough to be pres. I DON'T CARE

I have sent several comments to CNN about the ticker. Changes I want to see. Changes that would benefit us all. CHANGES WE CAN BELIEVE IN! CHANGES WE NEED!

They shouldn't ever post anything that we can't comment on.
They should leave articles open for comment for at least 500 comments.
They should have a comment section for all the news of the day.
YA DIG?!?

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA
THAT ONE '08

God Bless you Senator Biden, you Sir, have survived a brain aneurysm when most people don't. That's truly God's Blessings at work. He blessed you and has big plans for you as our next Vice President.

God speed to you Sir.

Joe Biden will be an awesome Vice President!

I'm not worried.

Why hasn't Palin released hers? I think hers should be demanded and if she doesn't, she should be questioned. This is ridiculous that all other candidates are forthcoming so why not her?

Biden had so many 'misrepresentations' in his debate....
The diner he said he went, to talk to us 'normal folks' , I read has been closed for 20 years. How is someone supposed to debate with someone who just makes up whatever they want?

I'd want to see his mental health records! Maybe this is a liberal thing though....maybe all the liberals should have mental check-ups.

Obama's substance? Jello!!!!!

Stop eating his mush!

Wow, just releasing his records two weeks before the election.

CNN sent an army of investigators to Alaska within minutes of the announcement of her being nominated. For Joe Biden – no big deal.

Joe Biden, 35 years in the Senate and his accomplishments are, in 25 words or less: not much to write home about!

How many more Bush supporters have to come out and endorse Obama before his followers realize that he is George Bush the second, talk about more of the same.Wake up lemmings!

And now you Gov. Palin . . . .

Could be held back if it's as stinky as those tax retuyrns.

Getting a per diem for staying at home and paying for your husband and kids with government money. For shame!

How do you propose to rid Washington of these abuses when you are clearly guilty of abuse!

BO08

QUESTION CNN, why haven't you and other media made this NEWS.......................If Obama's tax plan is a redistribution of wealth as Sarah Palin suggests – what does she characterize the windfall profit taxes in Alaska as? Why is nobody questioning that? It was, I believe, touted in the VP debate and Joe Biden congratulated her on the same..........

Obama/Biden 08

" a practicing Catholic"? The Catholic Bishop of Sacranton, in a letter to all Catholics says that you can not be for abortion and receive the sacraments of the Church.

pick up this story CNN,…as seen ont he FOX web site..a REPUBLICAN operative was ARRESTED for VOTER FRAUD, he lied about his address to vote in California….I wonder if he has ever met McCain…???
he was registering voters for the Republicans and lied about his own address...

All I need to know is that he is of sounder mind than McCain or Palin.

he was registering voters for the Republicans and lied about his own address...

I'm more interested in Sarah Palin's records..you know, the one's that she refuses to release. I wonder why? hmmm...

What is Biden talking about at the rally he held? Is he right, there is going to be a crisis within 2 years? Why isn't anyone else talking about it?

GO JOE!

This is a great idea.

Let's turn over the White House and a Congress Majority to the most inexperienced candidate ever. Wake up people this is a recipe for disaster.

BTW – If you think you are going to get a tax break under an Obama administration you nuts. No matter whom gets in taxes will not go down and that is just a fact of life right now.

Again, if you like the 'Help A Billionaire Plan', vote for McCain.

Younger and healthier than Old Man McCain.

What is with all the swelling in McCain's face? Infections? Expeciall under and around his eyes.

When do we get McCain's military records? When do we get the AIP(gov.) tax returns?

pick up this story CNN,...as seen ont he FOX web site..a REPUBLICAN operative was ARRESTED for VOTER FRAUD, he lied about his address to vote in California....I wonder if he has ever met McCain...???

As a VOTER for the President and Vice President..........CAN we also get the detailed documents from the LEGAL case of the Trooper gate from Alaska.

CNN why ask us to ADD a COMMENT if you are not going to let it be reviewed????????????????

I'm more concerned about McCain's health. The thought of Sarah Palin as President scares the beejeebers out of me!

Transparency! What a novel idea.

Obama/Biden '08

All, if you like to 'Help-a-Billionaire plan', vote for McCain. He'll see it through that you give Donald Trump your ttaxes to build his empire.

When goverments takes your money and gives it away. When the gov. does your thinking for you its called socialism. If we put liberals in the white house, congress and the house we are gonna be so sorry....
Do we want the Carter years back 22% interest rates 15% inflation. Having to pump our tires and tune our cars up, wear sweaters if we get cold? Lower our expectations. Do we want to give this to our kids. They are our future.