October 21, 2008
Posted: October 21st, 2008 05:54 PM ET

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Sen. Biden told John McCain to stop the robo-calls Tuesday.
Sen. Biden told John McCain to stop the robo-calls Tuesday.

GREELEY, Colorado (CNN) –- Joe Biden spoke directly to John McCain during a speech Tuesday afternoon, demanding that his campaign end robo-calls that attack Barack Obamas character.

“You've heard a lot of scurrilous ads and phone calls lately which lie about Barack Obama and also raise unfair questions about his character,” said Biden to a crowd of several thousand in rural Colorado. “A lot of Democrats are angry. But folks: if, God willing, we win this, when we win, we have to reach out. We have to isolate those extremes. We have to reach out to Democrats and Republicans and Independents.”

“And I say to my friend John McCain, if he's really serious when he said this morning on one of the shows that this election is all about the economy, then I say, John, stop your ads!” said Biden, raising his voice over the applause of the supporters. “Bring down those robo-calls. If it's about the economy, argue about the economy. Not about Barack Obama's character. Not about these scurrilous ads. John, stop these calls!”

On CBS’s Early Show Tuesday morning, anchor Harry Smith pressed McCain on comments made by a campaign advisor that the election isn’t about issues, but character.

“That's simply not true, responded McCain. “We've been focusing on the economy. Listen to me, I'm the candidate. And this - this campaign is about the economy.”

Colorado is one of several battleground states where the Arizona senator’s campaign is making robocalls that tie Barack Obama to 1960s radical William Ayers.

“These attacks don’t hurt Barack Obama, they hurt you, they divide the country,” Biden continued at his Colorado event Tuesday. “They distract people, or attempt to distract you, from things that are affecting people’s everyday lives.”

“Barack Obama and I can take two more weeks of these attacks, but our country cannot take four more years of this policy and these politics. It must, it must end, it must stop now!”

Filed under: Joe Biden • John McCain


Lesley   October 21st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I thought the McCain camp said they have to turn the page on the economy. It is clear that McCain is erratic in more ways than one. Even his message changes from week to week with the polls. John McCain has never run this campaign, it has been run for him, and that is not the mark of a great leader.

mstercor   October 21st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

you go joe!!!!!!!

voted for obama, and feel great about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dEMOBRAT   October 21st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

I hope joe the senator is reading from a teleprompter while he is in office or it's going to be a wild ride!!!!!

Joe   October 21st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Even if McCain said he would stop the attacking ads and robocalls you could not trust him to do it. He will say anything to win an election....

McCain in 2000 on his flip-flopping on the South Carolina flag: "I feared that if I answered honestly, I could not win the South Carolina primary. So I chose to compromise my principles."

"I promised to tell the truth always about my intentions and beliefs. I fell short of that standard in South Carolina."

He lies and lies and lies....

nora CC TXAS   October 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Joe, I wish JM would listen to you or to anyone. He is acting like an old fool and with Gidget by his side he is proving just how out of touch he is. Does he know how awful people feel when they hear all these drastic tactics? He is the one people should be afraid of.

Bill   October 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Directed to all voters: In the spirit of skin tone and eloquence along with overall charima–Tiger Woods is to professional golf as Barack Obama would be to the Presidency of the USA!

BV   October 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Biden, quit giving McCain advice. I for one like the hole that he is digging for himself. Besides, the last thing this country needs is the lack of knowledge that he calls a running mate getting into the White House. That would be like leading a blind horse to the edge of a cliff and saying giddy up. I shake with fear when I think of it.

bill   October 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

go after them biden.like i know you can. but you owe the american people. an explation what the hell you were thinking. when you made that dumb statement about .barack being tested first six months.we know the right wing.is are and will do anything lie or not.so lets send moose back to alaska.mcbush back to his seven homes.AND BUSH CHANEY BEHIND BARS

Ian   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Oh the humanity!

BV   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Biden, quit giving McCain advice. I for one like the hole that he is digging for himself. Besides, the last thing this country needs is the lack of knowledge that he calls a running mate getting into the White House. That would be like leading a blind horse to the edge of a cliff and saying kiddy up. I shake with fear when I think of it.

jm for sc   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

McCain does not care; he just want to win at any and all cost.

Obama/Biden 08

Peter in PA   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

"Listen to me, I'm the candidate. And this — this campaign is about the economy.”

Man! talk about a campaign in disarray. Who is in control of Palin and Who is in control of McCain's advisors? Is this the type of leadership we need in this crucial times?

Obama-TX   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Joe focus on wining for OBAMA and less on John McCain.... Let John McCain team worry about his FAIL strategy.

Obama/Biden win on November 4th.

Janine   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

On CBS’s Early Show Monday morning, anchor Harry Smith pressed McCain on comments made by a campaign advisor that the election isn’t about issues, but character.

“That's simply not true, responded McCain. “We've been focusing on the economy. Listen to me, I'm the candidate. And this — this campaign is about the economy.”

Sorry McCain but you're lost my vote on both the economy and character.

lily   October 21st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Obama?Biden should make their own robocalls. Tell voters the truth in the calls and let the chips fall where they may.

Open Your 3rd Eye   October 21st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

JOE--BIDEN--WOULD--BEAT--MCSAME'S-–AZZ-

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 21st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

McCains plan to buy bad mortgages: $300 Billion taxpayers money
McCains Robo Call tactid: 9 points behind in Poll of Polls
Palin getting sent back to Alaska Nov 4th: Priceless

ines   October 21st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Who in their right mind is going to respond positively to a robocall? What kind of candidate is relying heavily on robocalls? What kind of judgement would it take for a candidate to use robocalls? Who would take a candidate seriously that would ever consider robocalls?

McCain, your campaign has been reduced several levels below spam and telemarkers.

ST   October 21st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

He can't argue about something he knows nothing about.

Kate   October 21st, 2008 5:02 pm ET

They won't stop the calls because this nonsense is all they have. it just doesn't seem to be working. I know I hang up the minute I realize a machine has called and never bother to listen to what the machine has to say. I think a lot of people are like me that way. Go Joe! We will prevail in a couple of weeks!

Hal   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Good for Joe Biden!!! Lets talk about the things that matter to us as a nation. McCain Palin are two of the most negative nasty people I've listened to in a long time and I'm sick of both of them. It is impossible to find respect for John McCain and sarah Palin when they act in such an inappropiate way. They are not what we need in the white House!!!!

Dr. Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I THINK BARACK & JOE SHOULD DO THEIR OWN

ROBO-CALLS & USE MCSAME'S OWN WORDS.

"HY, I AM JOHN MCCAIN &

I VOTED WITH BUSH 90% OF THE TIME AND THE

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ECONOMY ARE STRONG".

Srikop   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Well said Joe!

Even Michelle Bachmann really crossed the line when she suggested that all the Congress people be checked thoroughly if they were pro-America or anti-America. It's the same old Bush strategy, you are either with us or you are unpatriotic.

And who is McCain kidding with the whole "Joe the Plumber" stunt. Joe the plumber is actually benefitting from Obama's plan not McCain's.

Jack - DSM, Iowa   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Yes John! Please stop pointing out all of Obama's questionable ties to questionable people. I mean really. You act as if the public has a right to know who they are voting for!

That's why I say : Vote for Barack Obama and don't ask any questions. Just do what you are told.

young and informed independant WASP( woman against sarah palin )   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

i love joe.

Jimbo   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Right on, Joe! Now take them to task for the red-baiting "Socialist" charge. Call it what it is: A desperate appeal to people who haven't the foggiest notion what Socialism really is, or they wouldn't be fooled into thinking that tinkering with the tax structure buy a few points here and there does anything except shift us to a slightly different part of the middle-ground. The idea that Obama/Biden espouses some sort of radical liberalism is ridiculous.

The dangerous extremist in this election is Sarah Palin: a successionist, a far right anti-choice candidate, a thuggish abuser of power, and McCarthyist demagogue.

jaye   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Stop the calls... also stop the hate, the race baiting, the terrorist talk, the treason talk, and the lies.
Start acting like Americans....true Americans.
They've already accused Senator Obama of being a socialist....I expect they'll call him a communist next.

Diane   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Right on Joe!!!! Somebody needs to talk directly to John McCain – he has the worst advisors ever seen. John McCain will regret big time how he has allowed this campaign to be ran. This is not the man who ran against Bush and in retrospect I have never voted Democratic in my life but will do so this year. The Republican trash/scare tatics have to stop.

steve in florida   October 21st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

McLame does not have anything else to say – the old man is clueless. His kind of people want to return to Eisenhower, Mayberry...it's a warm, fuzzy feeling (unless you're black) and those days are gone forever. Join the rest of us in the 21st century. Vote Obama/Biden.

Stephina   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

If you love USA and the capitalistic principles upon which it was formed then you should for McCain.

A vote for Obama is UN-AMERICAN!!!!

McCain in 2008
Hillary in 2012

America demands answers   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

WHO DO YOU REALLY TRUST IN CRISIS?
To all the GOP punduits who would rather close their ears to the truth and listen to McCain lies Joe made a great statement about coming crisi...Isnt it already showing with the Asian markets? British Markets...and the rest of the world markets....Here are two points
IN THE MIDDLE OF CRISIS
Obama /Biden. Calm calculated, decisive, smart, cool headed...approach and providing solutions. GREAT!

McCain/Palin Govt.(God forbid) PANIC, shutdown govt. close the white house. suspend senate. suspend everything and run on foot to washington from NYC( It took Jmac 24hrs to get there from NYC)

This is not what the world need a confused panic stricken presiden? God forbid.
The whole world look up to us for advice and guidiance when the market collapse...Jmac collapse too.

JB   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

McCain has truly disgraced himself during this election – but, he has no one to blame but himself.

adg   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I have not seen mccain talk about how he is going to fix things any differntly than bush has done! attack ads and lies is all there about I already voted today! new mexico for obama!!!!!

Sim   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

John McCain is FRIED, DESPERATE, and OUT OF TOUCH

Another Republican for Obama   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

McCain wants to spread the wealth to 5% of the population
Obama wants to spread the wealth to 95% of the population

The choice is way too simple.

Obama '08!!!

Joe Regis   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

An act of complete caputilation and sheer desperation on the part of the repubs. The repubs are going down in a hand basket this year.

Landslide O/B 08/12.

SW,OHIO   October 21st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Yes, please stop the calls. If you can't win without using lies and corruption then you should not be our President of the United States!

Scott L   October 21st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Yeah Joe, just as soon as all of Obama's cronies stop calling McCain/Palin rally attendees racists! Or maybe like Murtha calling Pennsylvanians "racists or rednecks" take your pick.

Hypocrites, all of you.

Annette   October 21st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Go Biden!

Stephanie   October 21st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Did the RNC ever consider that their negative ads, lies and horrible robocalls are one of the reasons so many of us are making donations to Obama's campaign?!?!

Molly   October 21st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

NO JOE – we NEED & Want the TRUTH!!!!!

Seems like the obama gang has millions to spend – where – exactly did all this money come from. The college crowd has NO money -
maybe foreign funds????

NJ   October 21st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Thanks CNN. Now please comment on this on the air too, thank you.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I sent Dole an email demanding that she stop McCain from these calls in NC.

Still getting them – Dole loses my vote – so does McCain.

Hate and fear will not get my vote.

former republican for OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I always hang up on these calls I don't care who they're from or who they're about.

Speider   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

When this is all over and with the grace of Americans realizing what is the truth and Obama has taken the oath of office, those who thought up these divisive ideas as part of the American way of politics will find themselves unemployable in a country that had enough of lies and such hatred. The same goes for the two people at the head of all of this. May they become part of a VH1 "I Love the 2000s" and be torn apart by comedians for their transparent attempt at seizing power through such ridiculous claims.

If they win, then we will all be part of the VH1 series, "I Love the Days when we weren't slaves with government tracking chips put under our skin and our neighbors disappeared in the middle of the night for criticizing the government."

Shay   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Come down Biden it will be over in two weeks. Just sit back and help Obama seal the deal.

E POP   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

SICK EM' JOE!

Molly KC   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Thats a good point. It seems the good Senator from Arizona is speaking out both sides of his mouth.

nelson   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Mccain says he will reach across party lines to make things work??
If this is what he considers keeping people united for the common good, I sure as hell don't want him on any team of mine. What a
loser. Palin and him can start their own little world far away from
the USA as a far as I am concerned. a lizard is still a lizard

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

That's right. If it's about the issues, McCain talk about them. You spent all day today talking about baseball games and acting like your a kid, saying haha you did this. Like I keep saying McCain your entire household is out of order, but your trying to look in Obamas backyard.

Joe Biden is right by telling McCain to stop this mess. McCain look all the quality top Republicans are living you. Don't go out like this, it makes your look real BAD. It's as if your "palling aroud with IGNORANT people".

tiff of Lithia Springs   October 21st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Let the calls continue. I see a boost in the polls.

Let the votes put him in his place!!!!!!!!!

That's what I did 2 weeks ago.

Vigla   October 21st, 2008 4:57 pm ET

It's clear that Republicans have lost their mojo. I predict if McCain loses this election he will not run for re-election to the senate and retire.

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

JOHN FINDS A NEW CARACTER LOW

EVERY MORNING HE GETS UP.

USAF Veteran Desert Storm   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Thanks Joe!

No more scare tactics from the right...how can anyone vote Republican after the last 8 years and McCain's pathetic campaign?

Palin should be cleaning my house!

Karen   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

What is your problem, CNN? This is my 3rd time trying to post on this thread???

McCain saying that he isn't doing robocalls is just more lies and deceit from the McCain Palin camp. I didn't expect ethical behavior from Palin but I am surprised and disappointed that McCain has chosen to join his running mate in the hate and lies she is spewing.

WE CAN'T AFFORD MCCAIN/PALIN!

That one is Karl Marxs friend too   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Joe you bumbling old fool. Try to cover up your questions about the readiness of your companion now. You were right the first time. Obama-not ready to lead. His appeasing ways will bring us ever so close to the brink of disaster. Please tell me that story again. Probably the only thing out of your mouth I believe. You are a disaster.. MR GAFF for VP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

John McCain lies...why did Colin Powell endorse Obama? Because he realizes the divisiveness is tearing the fabric of this nation apart. The divisiveness that McCain and Palin endorses. The divisiveness of the last 8 years. Open your eyes America...is this what you want? Go and vote for our future.

Amber   October 21st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Finally!

No matter how for or against Obama a person is, I think that we can all agree that robocalls are annoying, and nobody wants their family dinner time interrupted by a recorded voice telling you that a presidential candidate is a terrorist.

Not to mention an alleged 527 robocall going out to North Carolina that uses the n-word.

karen Raleigh   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

No one is listening to the stupid, ignorant calls

Susan   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Remember, John repudiates it and then approves it again and then repudiates it and then airs it again.

Joe, the senator (not Lie-berman), John has lost his bearings.

JT   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Amen, Biden. Amen.

vahe   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

biden you are the man fight hard for us brother

Peter (CA)   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Let the Republicans continue their divisive ways. They may get a few people to their side but they will lose the majority of voters. The Republicans will become a smaller and smaller minority.

Politics of fear and hate will not win this year. We, as Americans, have to make sure they never win again. And we have to watch out for the new smear techniques the right wingers come up with.

MY FRIENDS - REPUBLI-KLANS JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN ARE SPREADING HATE & BIGOTRY IN AMERICA   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

even Joe Biden is gathering more crowds than john mcsame lately!

more than 4000 crowd for Biden in one stop in Colorado!

john mcsame 2 stops in PA this morning – less than 1000 rented crowd!

the 72YR old lady is about to sing!

wOOOOHOOOOOO!

VOTE EARLY – BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

steve   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

How about all us wealth Americans. I just made it and there's nothing to take.

RushPublicans for Palin   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Rush runs the g.o.p. He is grooming Palin to run in 2012, if Palin/McCain goes down to defeat

Enlightened Voter   October 21st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

THE U.S. VETERAN DISPATCH
September 13, 2008

John McCain"s su!c!de attempt and his resulting P_T_S_ D.
By T_ed S@mpley
U.S. Veteran Dispatch
December 23, 2007

Donna   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Those calls are the sound of desparation. When you have nothing left, this is where you go!

No Hillary = No Obama   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Obama – stop these grandiose platforms!

jaye   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

McCain and Palin and their horrible attacks are losing voters left and right. The republican party has stooped to lows that I never felt possible, and I will not vote for any republican this year. They have lost all credibility, and the hate they're inciting is simply shameful, harmful, and hurtful to thousands of Americans.

salem   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Mccain and palin HAVE BEEN TOLD that the robo calls have invaded homes and scared kids who heard them. Americans despise the calls. sooooooo...... Did they stop? Oh no.....not about to.

it is the Pitbull strategy--stomp on people, rip them apart, ignore what the country is telling you...again. over and over, mccain chooses arrogance and haughtiness. He never listens to his advisors or to Americans. he is angry stubborn and unfit to serve.

We Demand Our Country Back!   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Joe is right and i love this man! I wonder if he'll be my fake Grandpa...He seems like he'd be a great one!

Michelle, PA   October 21st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

It's OK, Joe. Every time I get one of those obnoxious calls (and I've gotten as many as 6 a day), I resolve to get that one more person out to vote for Obama.

You don't win votes by being obnoxious, but McCain/Palin are sure trying!

Prince   October 21st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I use to have respect for John McCain, but this election has brought out his true colors!

Pat A   October 21st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Biden speaks the truth. McCain is Lying again as was Palin on her recent Interview. If they want to even come close to winning they had better start addressing the issues instead of attacking their opponent!

Lynne - Seattle   October 21st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Way to go Joe!

Thank you for saying what so many of us have been thinking.

michael   October 21st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

he wont give up..thats all he has left. He has sold his soul AND his honor to be president. However the truth always has a away of coming ahead in the end! Steady ,firm and intelligent leadership outdoes erratic leadership and smear politics...EVERYTIME

Laidetea   October 21st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Now that's what a Vice-President does. He stands by the Presidents policies and re-enforce what the president has implemented. Talks about the current economy issues. Not bashing anyone character.

Obama/Biden

Cynthia; Bham   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

It would be nice if they did but at this point it seems as if it will only get nastier and thank goodness there is only 14 days to go.

achoka   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The Mcsame campaign has turned out to be telemarketers. It is obvious that they are annoying people and they do not realize that people gate such kind of messages. You GREAT Americans people, Rebuke them(mcsame). Tell them to stop calling your phone lines.

Oh, Oh, poor Mcain – God help you for your effort will not bear any fruits. People are smart and you cannot cheat them.

steve billey   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The biggers news seems to be, Joe Biden Questions Obama's readiness. That's pretty scary when your running mate is worried about you.

PB   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Joe...way to go! America, can't you see the fundamental differences in these candidates. MccainPalin have no integrity or ethics. You would almost feel sorry for him if you were not so angry at his committment to divide the country. He is a washed up terror!

jaye   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Those robo calls are disgraceful – and I simply have lost all respect for John McCain.

Antonio in Los Angeles   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

This is a microcosm of what is to come. We will experience hate like we have not witnessed in 40 or more years. I truly hope we can – as a people – survive the destruct of the social trust that has been built over the decades or else the wars that take place so far away will never seem so far at all.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

You go Joe!

Xavier, Saunt Louis, Missouri   October 21st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I agree! McBush, GROW UP!

lisa   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

GO JOE!!!!!
Can't wait to have you as my VP!

Brian Wilson   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

OF-COURSE-JOE-BIDEN-DOESN'T-WANT-THE-TRUTH-TO-COME-OUT!

Billy   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

All McCain has left is lies and distortions, if he stops that, he may as well just go on vacation for 14 days.

Blue By You   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

DOWN GOES THE GOP

UP GO THE PEOPLE

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Evan   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I love when Biden speaks from the heart. You can see that he is unscripted in his response he really means what he says. I doubt that McCain will listen, will be interesting to see how there friendship is after the election. Keep it up Joe!

Gene   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

McCain's extent of talking about the economy is praising Joe the Plumber and calling Obama a socialist... but as far as an economic plan with any specifics?....

Crickets are chirping.. and the only thing deafening the sounds of the crickets is the robo-calls insulting Obama.

McCain has turned into a poor excuse of a human being.

Rave   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

John McCain needs to first understand this is United States of America and people have the freedom to donate to any leader they like.
McCain is soo pathetic and angry that very soon he will start crying like a 2nd grade girl on TV.
McCain, my advise to you is... just donate $100 to Obama, so you dont have to feel bad when you loose this race. Atleast the person you donated would win? Not a bad idea for a brainless fart like you..huh??

John the real Plumber   October 21st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

McCain took 8 weeks to get there ... hopefully he got the point ... it's about the economy stupid ... BTW I'm not making 250k a year, not me nor any other plumber I'm aware of ...

GO Go Go voting for the REAL CHANGE

Rick CT   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

In the end, Obama will directly spend more money on negative ads than any candidate in history – and it won't be close

Chuck   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

John McCain has become a total puppet of the Republican smear machine. He can no longer interate the issues. All he's doing is attack,attack and attack. I've heard Obama give speeches about the issues where he never invokes McCain's name. Why can't McCain give a speech without mentioning Obama's name?

Where is McCain's maturity and professionalism?

Matt   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Joe tell us more how innocents must suffer so Obama can gain experience and the world will test the mettle of a person with no experience. By the way Obama is using the robo call as well.

Charlie   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I am a Republican who will be voting for Senator Obama because he is the best qualified candidate. I am a moderate conservative. The conduct of the Republican Campaign, over the past few weeks in particular, is making a Democrat out of me. And, to think, I used to spell it Damocrat.

Kevin   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I am so glad to see Joe back on the trail. I understood what he was saying the other day, and he right. However, the media needs to stop attacking Joe Biden my VP.

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

McCain: The problem to all of our solutions!

If you like deception, corruption, abuse of power and support secessionism, then you should vote for McCain/Palin

If you have a brain (even a small one (that eliminates GOP..sorry guys, not being racist, simply a fact), a child, a family, a loved one, a neighbor or are human, or maybe you just want a better future then our past eight years has been .....then vote Obama/Biden

Florida Voter   October 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Joe – you predicted this:

Online chatter from Islamic Web sites that has been intercepted and translated shows: Al Qaeda is avidly following the US presidential race with an eye to its next attack and they're pulling for Obama.

With an unrelenting desire by Al Qaeda to strike the US, as it did in 2001. One of its communiqués says the following about the coming month: “At that time, Obama is elected, the collapse will happen quickly and … then after the blow by Al Qaeda, God Willing, the United States will begin to disintegrate.”

Al Qaeda is for Obama – Vote McCain & stop terrorists.

Joe Not the Plumber   October 21st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Well said Biden, well said

Pat Pa.   October 21st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

You go Joe ! You have my vote. I am just sorry that Pa. doesn't have early voting.

Those calls are disgusting and John McCain should know better. he sure didn't like them when they were aimed at him in the past.

NANCY FROM MONTANA   October 21st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Maybe you are the robot McCain, it appears you do not have control over your campaign. The calls infer that Obama is not a Christian, is an outsider, is dangerous, is a socialist.........

You say "“That's simply not true, responded McCain. “We've been focusing on the economy. Listen to me, I'm the candidate. And this — this campaign is about the economy.”

control your campaign Senator, or fess up

TJ   October 21st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

McBush is just following in the footsteps of his predecessor. Since he can't win a debate on the issues, he has to try to scare the people into voting for him. How sad.

Wally©   October 21st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Now...there's a real Joe !!!

Though I doubt very much that the McCain campaign will heed his call...

Diane CA   October 21st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

McCain and his robo calls are disgustig-in fact McCAin and his wife have brought the ugliest campaign to the American people. She has the nerve to say ther media is vicious!++++if anyone is vicious it is Cindy and John McCAin....wish they would just goback to Arizona and stay there permanently. They both are a piece of work+++++

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Robots on the phone spewing venom,

Michele Bachman calling for a return to McCarthyism

Sarah Palin action figures.

MAN, I WILL BE GLAD WHEN THE CIRCUS LEAVES TOWN!!!

KS   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

You got it Right Sen Biden.

Ask them to STOP all the unwarranted Attacks and let us concentrate what is best for the Country and how to save the people from the falling Economy.

We need a Stable Leader and not a Maverick who canceled the campaign to bring chaos to the solution table.

As the Future President Obama stated, John McCain doesn't get it. Period.

Alex   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I am anti-spam and anti-telemarketing. The occasional survey or campaign phone call is one thing, but what McCain's cronies are doing is spam, pure and simple. Someone should lodge a complaint with the FCC.

Reginald   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Barak and Joe, stop using YOUR smear ads that you are putting on TV! The Obama/Biden campaign screams 'not fair wah' when they have some of the most twisted ads I've ever seen! This is all a ploy by Democrats to make it look like they are holier than thou. Won't work!

tulsa   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Love ya Joe. It'll be nice to see you in office come Jan.

Matt   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

If he's the candidate then why doesn't he have more control over his campaign? He has no control and no real leadership.

Maria Kay   October 21st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Thank you Joe for that fatherly advice to McCain, he may listen or will he? Its all time wasting for both campaigns for instead of you talking to people about what matters now, you are using up your time by playing father, advisor, friend etc which may not be welcome anyway, at this time. Dont indulge in it too much, just go to THE REAL ISSUES.

Maria Kay
California

Linda from Prescott AZ   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Joe, YOU ROCK!
We will win! There is nothing to stop us now; Mr. McCain has crossed so many lines I don't know how he has any supporters left.

Senator Obama/Senator McCain soon to be known as
President and Vice President of the USA

JACKED-UP-POLITICS, FLORIDA   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Hmmm I guess McCain does not realize the TRASH that his campaign puts out. If it is truly his campaign, then he should be more involved in the tone that his campaign takes. Therefore we already know what type of THUGS that McCain surrounds himself with.

Betty the Beautician   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Thank God somebody finally said it. We have to stop fostering hate and racism in this country and come together as a United America if we have any hope of all of getting through these difficult times. Whoever wins this election, I will back 100%.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I watched that speech online. Powerful, indeed, Vice President Biden!
Great job!

Greg in Mpls   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I like Joe! Even though he often puts his foot in his mouth...when he's right he's REALLY RIGHT!

John B. From New Hampshire   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

FINALLY someone says what we have all been thinking. McCain said his campaign is about the issues?!?! direct slap to the intellectuals in this country who have been following his tabloid smear campaign. Sorry McCpalin, not this time!

TheTruthHurts   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Nice try by Joe. He knows McCain can't stop. He might adjust the content a bit, but he would show weakness to stop. He's challenging McCain's character in using the tactic. Nice move.

APinPA   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Thank you Joe Biden for challenging McCain to rise above this horrible behavior of his. It would be a real statement of character if he were to respond appropriately.

NoTrustInPolitics   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

*applauds Joe Biden*

Rave   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

That's called BRAIN DAMAGE OF MCCAIN ... unfortunately that's the way it is. McCain is a patriot, so am I and every single american. You should never question the patriotism of a person. It's like raising doubts like " Is McCain a Gay ? "

Cali Voter   October 21st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Thank you Senator Biden. We are becoming dangerously divided this past few weeks. God keep us all.

C   October 21st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

KEEP THE ROBOCALLS COMING MCCAIN, OBAMA NOW UP BY 9! GAINING A POINT PER DAY, THANKS TO YOUR ROBOCALLS!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Bush was not voted in by the Electorial in 2000   October 21st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hi Anneke; I have worked closely with Maria (working for Melanie) to get her all the info for the yearend. I believe Melanie will be back by the 31th ? Maria does not seem to need any more information from me.

There were a few items in Maria’s email that need your attention. If it helps you I can resend or extract the relevant questions.

Please advise;
D

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 21st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Biden – Stop your whining! thats all you democrats ever do is whine

and complain about how the world isnt treating you fairly. Stop your

whining!

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Go get him Joe, say it aint so and I have already voted for you and Barack.

Hillary Democrat   October 21st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Michelle Obama is hiding something. She's got some junk in her trunk.

RWG   October 21st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

These calls represent the worst of politics and misrepresentation. The sad result is how low the bar was set by Bush/Cheney/Rove and that's the level the Repubs aspire to.

Jerry Atrick   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Joe, they have an uncontrollable urge, give them some Immodium – that should cure the problem!

Chris   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

John McCain can't win on issues or character.

McCrazy   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Before he goes after Rev. Wright, McCain better remember his pastor buddy blamed Hurricane Katrina on the homosexuals....

Tired of Robocalls   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Why can't McCain see that he and his running mate are dividing this country? This is the UNITED States of America. Is he trying to start a civil war?

Brian Rich   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

WORD.

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Well said joe!

Ken in Dallas   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Republicans are the worst kind of sore losers. If they can't have their way, they pursue a strategy designed to divide the country and make it as difficult as possible for the new administration to govern.

McCain would rather destroy democracy than lose an election.

Some hero.

Joe, you should make it very clear (if it's so) that in your estimation, there are one or more critical challenges impending regardless of who wins the election. I believe that this is what you meant, and I really think you should clean up the language about that point.

aware   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Biden, get a life!

We can all look forward to "Midnight in America" as Obama weakens America and strengthens a UN type organization, with real power, that he can lead! :(

POTUS is just another step to Obama's real dream! As Farrakhan predicted: Obama is Messiah!

Obama masquerades as an angel of light, 2 Corinthians 11:14, but that is not good news! :(

Tom   October 21st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

thank you Biden!

why does the GOP always want to divide the country? Every election they do the same thing. Its time to bring this country together

Phil, Ashburn, VA   October 21st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

He won't stop. He has nothing else in his tool kit other than attacks. Can't wait for Nov4th. Unstable/unable ticket will go back to Arizona and Alaska.

Chuck   October 21st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Heh, Palin even denounced them as stupid and unaffective. People are annoyed. I actually recieved one and it gave me the greatest satisfaction to hang up. Well hot diggity dog. You'all

silence is golden   October 21st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

bout time she apologizes for something.

GeorgiaPeachforObama   October 21st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

If McCain were to pull off a miracle and win, I have no idea how he could govern this country. The democratic congress won't forget this slurs and neither would the people he's supposed to serve.

Kate   October 21st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

AMEN! Go Joe! :-D

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