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[...] last touch of crazy, congressman says "Liberals hate real Americans."  Honestly I don't hate many people in the world right now.  But I will laugh [...]

I guess we should all be "true Americans" like the KKK and the neo-Nazis? Hopefully, between Hayes and Bachmann, the Dems pick up two more seats in the House.

McCain accidentally agreed: Western Pennsylvania Is Racist

then catches himself – "Western Pennsylvania is the most patriotic, most god-loving, most, most patriotic part of America,"

I don't fault the G.O.P. for rallying the "real" Americans. Honestly, that's all they got left. It's either that or go home.

when you dont post my comments ,i go to huffington post.

The republicans have divorced from the party ideals. The culture of corruption we have witnessed in these past 8 years, supports this statement. Mark Foley, Ted Stevens, Larry Craig and the list goes on.

Have Americans finally gotten fed up with Conservatives' 20 year old attempt to paint anyone who disagrees with them as "the Enemy." Can you picture this behavior during the Continental Congress? "Mr. Jefferson, you're not only wrong, you are evil and I call upon the nation to destroy you, burn your house to the ground and spit on the ashes." This kind of rhetoric is how dictators grab and hold onto power. Does the Republican National Committee have no shame? Seems they never ask themselves if these tactics are good for the country - only if they work.

RW, you took the words out of my mouth.

This guy is a piece of work...
However, all this is adding up to one thing: bitterness from the Republican Party.

Stupid is as stupid does and they just keep on coming out of the Republican Foot in Mouth Club. McCain and his surrogates are taking advice from the Malcolm X play book. Win by any means necessary. Thirteen days to go, too bad, so sad for the McCain/Palin team. One voice, one nation, one people, Obama-Biden, now that's the ticket!

Bounce this buffoon.

Let's throw some $$$ to his opponent, Democrat Larry Kissell.

Let's GET 'ER DID!

Obama/Biden/Kissell/Tinklenberg/DEMS!/'08

What a way to unite Americans.

Well, I guess I must hate America because I am voting Democratic this time around. I must also be considered a "Liberal" because of my choice of candidate.

I will also tell you that I served this country during time of war, am a member of the VVA and fly my flag everyday.

This coming from a man who never served one day in the military.

No, actually, we just hate people who are jerks and who think they are better than everyone else.

This was on here yesterday, GO get something good to talk about. Like maybe the voter sites that the machines aren't working. This is old. We already know the Republican party are big jokes.

Talk about big spending Pailn who bought her and her five children clothes on tax payers dollars, over 150k report about that. She is a big liar and McCain should take his money and help Pailn and her five children and first bum dude Todd. This is news

This is why I am voting Obama. To defeat these abject, warmongering, divisive creatures who would have us back to the McCarthy era. Their time is up. We will have our country back !

The man spoke the truth.l

That is it! As a registered republican, I will be voting Obama.

Typical. First he indulges in hate speech. Then he lies about it. Then he claims that the media distorted him. Is he trying to run for vice president?

LOSER! Is this how republicans reach across the aisle?

sorry nancy but richmond is for barack also not just northern virginia and we are the heart of my state the real REAL VA barack the vote baby

Whatever happened to "By the people, for the people" ? a true democratic society. The Republican party is for a select few and could care less about america and the people in it, they are the party of "ME", not "WE" you guys are so over.

Pretty much why I voted straight Democrat yesterday for the first time in my life. I will be out of town on business on election day and I voted this early to be sure that my vote counts that is if the Republicans don't mess with my ballot. I am tired of Republicans being very out of touch with real Americans. I guess I am a liberal now!

Quick question... what does it mean when over half of Americans are 'anti-American'? It is amazing that the GOP is embracing this idea like they are.

I am a Democrat, a Christian, a former Combat Officer in the US Army. I guess since I am a Democrat and lean liberal that makes me un-American?

The "Real" America??? All right, that does it. Since the whole freaking country is all ready broke, let's have a civil war. Let's see how bad these neocons are. They need a heavy dose of "reality."

Funny how these Republicans – who at one time recently tried to sell control of US ports to Dubai, an Arab nation, are the ones questioning anyone's patriotism, or whether anyone else is "Anti-American."

How quickly they forget – but we don't!

I'm sick of being told I'm not American or patriotic because I don't vote for hate and decisiveness. This is a ploy, nothing else, played on unsuspecting people that just love their country. Nobody should believe this, but some people do and the Republicans just play off this every time. Anyone remember Kerry being labelled as unpatriotic by W? By the guy that was AWOL from his military service? It's despicable.

Keep it up folks, you will help us win the election! These comments and others in recent days - like "the news media should investigate the congress to expose those who are pro American and anti American", show the true character of the fanatic and paranoid right wing. Oh, those would be the same ones that support the secessionists that the Palins "pal around" with!

the sooner these fossils leave office, the better.

Another incumbent that should be examining future career opportunities in the exciting field of garbage collection.

Of course, Fox is always looking for news analysts, but that's a step down from trash removal.

Thanks for the hate, Robin! See you on the unemployment line!

Is there a website to sign a censure petition? I'll sign it!

Typical right-wing conservative christian in the same fold as Palin, Dobson, Falwell, Robertson. If you don't agree with them, you don't belong in this country, it's theirs and theirs alone. No wonder Republican ranks are on the decline.

Start giving to the Dem running against him!

It's working here in Minnesota...after Bachmann opened her McCarthy-like mouth El Tinklenburg got close to one million bucks in 3 days! He now has ads on local TV, which he couldn't afford before this week.

In seems like making outlandish statements – then retracting them a day later – is a common theme throughout the McCain campaign. If they just stuck to the facts and the issues they wouldn't have this problem.

You didn't mean it? You didn't mean it? I work,achieve,believe in God,
and certainly don't hate Americans-–you complete and utter moron!

You are the hypocritcal epitome of that you profess to oppose. Came
out the wrong way? You meant we have political differences?

First you didn't say it and then you did say it but it doesn't mean
anything like what you really mean? Huh?

Be afraid North Carolina, be afraid.

Excuse me, Congressman, but I am a liberal, I work, I achieve, I believe in God, and I consider myself a REAL American. I certainly don't hate other Americans. Stick to the issues, please. It sounds like you are the ones who hate people who don't agree with you.

Let me try this again - I'm sure the soldiers and their families who are risking and giving their lives to keep even the neocons free, will appreciate hearing that if they are liberals they "hate America". Hope CNN actually prints this.

The whole Republican party is un-american.....have you heard them speak....they sprew nothing but hate and divisiveness....while the Democrats are talking about sharing the wealth and inclusiveness for the poor and middle! Hopefully, ALL these racist Republicans will be voted out of office on Nov. 4!

Speaks to his lack of intelligence that he would deny saying something in the YouTube/cell phone camera age.

When will the right-wing whiners learn that this country was founded on the premise that poltiical dissent is not only permitted but required. They would all have us marching the goosestep with whoever's in charge? That, my friends, is fascism.

It really bothers me when pols act as though we are stupid. Then again, we keep re-electing them.

What an idiot; 'nough said.

Why are they PROUD when they say HATEFUL things, and sorry when the smart, decent Americans stand up and say NO MORE OF THIS HATE. Thank you smart, decent Americans who have stood up... we deserve better then these Congress people who are trying to divide us. This is WHY I VOTED FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

all i can say is lol at the hateful liberals on these blogs that prove his point

This is EXACTLY why the Republican machine is going to lose on all fronts this year.

So sad when people have to say anything to try to get a vote, usually it will back fire on them.........

Liberals don't hate "real Americans"; neocon whack jobs like Congressman Hayes do. They hate any real American who dares to criticize them; further, they say offensive things like Hayes did because they think their own constituencies are so stupid and gullible that they'll believe anything they say. That's not standing up for Americans; that's the desperate words of a Republican politician trying to keep his job. Hopefully this clown will be out of a job next month.

That's about enough. Right now, I don't think I'd vote for a Republican if he was running for dog-catcher.... un-opposed...

His liberal constituents should take the hint and vote for someone else.

He should get a Darwin award nomination this year.

Another one to vote out of office!

help pull the cart or get out of the cart – liberals want government to control everything and think big government is the key to their happiness.

First Hayes lied and said the reporter was an "irresponsible journalist"

Second Hayes CONTINUE the lie and said he could "find as many people to say he didn't say it as the reporter could find that he DID say it."

Third .... the audio came out with Hayes divisive quote ....
THEN .... it was not his fault that it came out of his mouth wrong.

Looking over the hateful comments from these obviously liberal readers, it appears that the congressman's statement was right
on the money !!!!

I'M TIRED OF THE REPUBS CALLING ALL DEMOCRATS LIBERALS.

THE VAST MAJORITY OF US ARE DEMOCRATS, NOT LIBERALS.

THAT'S LIKE SAYING ALL REPUBS ARE CONSERVATIVE.

IT'S JUST NOT TRUE.

PLEASE GET IT STRAIGHT.

He says he was trying to keep it respectful? How exactly is syaing that liberals hate real Americans respectful? How is implying that some Americans are real and others not real respectful? Please. He's already lied about saying it – why should anyone believe his explanation now?

Would someone please define "Real Americans", please! Republicans are using this title as though there were a difference from those who are born here and those who were naturalized here. This is very divisive and needs to stop before some extremist takes it seriously and hurt someone.

This is typical GOP politics. I hope Americans, both real and non, repudiate these politics of divisiveness

Bye bye re-election for this crony!

ONE NATION

It is the Bush and the Republicans who brought unprecedented melt down in this country. Are they less patriotic because of that? They mismanaged everything. Stop talking about patriotism. Those who are talking about patriotism now are those who are trying to creat diversion of the issues and they are dumb!

Liberals love America and actually believe we can always improve for the betterment of all. If God is watching, he must be terribly dissapointed in the Conservatives that use his name to dismiss those less fortunate and perpetuate hatred and fear.

I really want to know when Conservatives became the experts of what a "Real" American is? Who exactly made them the deciders on this?

Since liberals are now advocating Socialism, and Socialism is un-American, he's right: liberals do hate America and real Americans. The Founding Fathers envisioned a land of opportunity, not a land of government handouts and status quo for everybody.

But what will the voters do? Will they vote for the same guys again? Obama? Mc Cain? If you what change, then you will have to change your vote, NO Democrats, NO Republicans, and most of all NO INCUMBANTS WHO VOTED FOR WALL STREET OVER THE AMERICAN CITIZEN!

Yeah, i really *hate* America. Give me a break. I hate ignorance.

More hate and division from the party that has nothing but.

The only reason he admitted to saying this is because it was caught on video. If you haven't seen it you should- there is no saying that he didn't mean what he said. He states it out clear is day and it is not even possible to string it some other way. I wonder how the Republicans going around and declaring certain people and/or certain areas either pro-american or anti-american. It's along the Bush lines of "your either with us or against us". Spewing this junk is just adding into the craziness that has been seen at the McCain/Palin rallies lately.

Maybe all the Republicans should move to Alaska with Palin when she leaves and goes back. Then they can have a whole state of "Real Americans". Get Out and Barack The Vote!!

Obama/Biden '08

People like this are UN American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More of this divisive bullcrap? Please get these rascals out of office! Democrats 08!

At least he got one thing right: "Liberals are advocating higher taxes..." Even an imbecile can understand that much.

We don't hate ANY part of America...just some of the dolts who represent them in Congress!

This is the sort of BS that needs to stop. Just because someone does not agree with Republican policies or think just like them does not make them any less of an American or Patriot for the country. The US is the most diverse country in the world and our politicians need to start recognizing that, particularly the Republicans. They need to start doing what's best for all Americans, not just the so called devout Christians with above average income, married with two kids and a dog.

Liberals are not "advocating higher taxes". They are just seeking to undo the ridiculous tax cuts that Bush instituted for the wealthy.

Republicans rob from the poor and give to the rich – that's all they do.

Democracy hippocracy... Mob rule is what you are really talking about.
Think about it, this country has NEVER been a true democracy.
It is a REPUBLIC, constitutionally ordained and limited by the rule of LAW, not the rule of man and his whims that ebb and flow good and bad at times like the tide. I hope the mob in this country never does get a true democracy since then there would be NOTHING to hold back evil men to do whatever they want to do with all aspects of living in this society.

Why is it that Republicans cannot debate or educate without resorting to hate tactics, name calling or fear mongering? Seriously...not trying to be inflammatory, that is just all I ever see. Especially when they are losing.

Would someone please tell me HOW gay marriage undermines strong families, or HOW exactly it threatens marriage between a man and a woman? My husband and I have a WONDERFUL marriage. Is gay marriage going to cause us to split up? Makes no sense.

Second, would someone please tell me HOW OR WHEN Senator Obama and the Democrats ADVOCATED raising taxes?

This is some really stupid stuff, here.

He's republican – what do you expect??? We can only hope that he will not be returning to Washington

Wow, the Republicans have sunk to a new low. They have continued to use divisive politics to divide and conquer the nation.

I am glad that we have a Presidential candidate that rises above these attacks.

Obama 08

Hayes, Bachmann, McCain, Limbaugh, Palin, etc. remind me why I left the Republican Party (too divisive and narrow).

Many Americans are voting for candidates offering unity, hope, and inspiration: Obama/Biden '08.

Yes we can!
i Si se puede !

Either Rep. Robin Hayes (R NC) does not believe in the 1st Amendment or he is incompetent, both would be reasons to not vote for him if he represented my district.

He is only another hateful Republican. God Bless us ALL!

Good way to get yourself voted out, Hayes. What an imbecile.

What a "Good Ole Boy" thing to say...... wait a minute...... I thought McCain and Palin were running against the "Good Ole Boys".

You can take the division out of the party, but you can't take the party out of the division!!

People like him are doing more damage to the USA than OBL did on 9/11. OBL brought all of us together while Robin Hayes and his other fellow republicans are trying hard to divide this country.

This is the most honest statement I have heard in a long time! It is so true in my opinion. Liberals are ruining this nation.

How typical. "If you're not with us (aka a complete ditto head, lemming), you're against us" Sound familiar? Just llike Duhbya and his ridicuous commentaries of the last 8 tragic years. I hope this guy get his back side handed to him in the election then he and the rest of the liars and zealots can go crawl back under their rocks where they belong

We are all Americans...can we just get along?

I agree with him.

Typical!!!!! It should not suprise us......Bitter!!

Is this how you Americans practice "democracy" in the "greatest nation on Earth"? By telling the opposition party that it simply "hates" your country?

Shame.

Everyone hates "real" Americans, with the exception of "real" Americans. The founding fathers HATE "real" Americans.

I am sorry but I love America as much as the next person but I also realize that America is not perfect and it needs some changes. If believing invading Iraq was wrong makes me anti-american, then i will gladly take on that title. The America that I grew up loving and wanting to serve values people of difference and that is what makes it strong. General Powell is a hero of this country who fought discrimination and for this country, and would Rep. Hayes say he hates America.

What a shame and disgrace this guy is to our real America.... LOL!!!!

Real Americans don't win elections.... they steal them!

Liberals are the real America. It's people like Scalia, Alito,Thomas, Roberts, Bush,Cheney, Lieberman and a lot of other fascists that are not the real America. I always thouight that these guys should be prosecuted for treason since they realy are traitors to the American people.

You just have to be kidding me. I cant believe we are reading this. "liberals hate Americans?" There are a lot of really scary people coming to the surface lately. I can only hope that this election is a wake up call to ALL Americans. It is truely hard to believe what some of these politicians will say. Reading articles like this make me feel like we are in the 1800's. I can only hope that people like this do not get elected.

I see CNN has it bystanding drive by media spewing out their comments. Liberals do hate Amercian, they want to be like socialist Europe.

This registered Independent woman voter from Charlotte, NC will not be voting for you or anyone else in your party. I am tired of the Republican party suggesting that anyone who disagrees with them is not a true American. The Republican party does not own the rights to Christianity and patriotism. I am ashamed to say I shared some of the same opinions as this hate filled campaign.

Really?!? We should be investigating whether our congressmen and women are pro or anti-american? Are you kidding me? We have absolute and complete widespread corruption on wall street and this woman wants a media (who I thought were supposed to be totally liberal and biased anyway) inquiry into who is a patriot? I feel like we are stuck in a time warp somewhere. You worried about those dirty commies too? Surely good old Charlie hasn't infiltrated all the way from vietnam... and Al qaida (sp) oh I shudder to think of the possibilities.

I just want to remind them that this country was founded on the very principles of an uprising against an unjust government. Keep making such unjust comments and continue the unjust actions of our current president and I promise you will see true patriotism rise through the cracks.

NOT SURPRISED.

It’s just another Republican clown with the ‘foot in the mouth’ routine, except that this moron got caught with his pants down while doing it…

Here's what I hate: willful ignorance, duplicity, lack of respect for education, uncritical "thinking", gun violence, telling others how to live their lives, greed, selfishness, manipulation, intolerence, fear-mongering, war-mongering, tax cheating, inability to see a common good, racism, divisiveness...

I think it is funny... he admited that he did not mean it in a disrespectful way, but the Head Line makes it appear that he was standing behind his statement.

He is absolutely correct!

It's about time someone spoke up.

What a stupid think to say and think! He is an Idiot!!!!

I read the comments posted thus far, and I ask, who are the hateful ones? Whose initial reaction is to spout "IDIOT," "anti-democracy demagogues," "liar," and "stupidity?"

Those comments are pretty divisive and hateful in their own right, kiddos.

American version of fascism

If he a "real American" YES I HATE!!!!

Moran, typical Republican they think they have better values, better Americans etc. I agree nothing new with these jerks.

Vote every incumbent out. Try a new batch. If they don't work, vote them out. This has gone on too long.

Not all of them do, but a lot of them do. Like a Bill Ayers for instance.

Nothing new from the GOP a party of white racisist people.

Let's hope this helps to turn North Carolina blue.

I keep hearing a lot about "Real Americans" from Palin and a number of other republicans. I don't get it. Am I not a real American because I'm not from a "red" state and vote democrat? Talk about dividing parties and alienating those who are on the fence!

So sad that we are being divided in this country with negativity. I am a real American who disagree with policies of McCain. So, now if American disagree with one another we hate each other? It appears that since they can't divide us with race, they are doing it other ways again, what a stupid statement but, WHAT THE MOUTH SPEAK THE HEART TRULY BELIEVES.

has CNN came out and endorsed Obama yet? All I see on here negative comments from McCain/Palin and other republicans but when Democrat says anything at all it's not reported or you have to go thru 20 pages to find it.

What is wrong with people!?!

You are about to find out just how patriotic Liberals are on 11/4. They are Democrats and Independent voters that will be sending a slew of "their kind" to DC to straighten out the mess the Conservatives have made of this great nation of ours. They will be lead by someone just like our founding fathers, a Community Organizer.

wow this guy is pretty stupid. he just made the republican party alot more devisive and he makes the party look dumb

"Liberals are advocating higher taxes, which I believe punish success — and they are advocating policies like gay marriage that I feel undermine strong families," he said.

Honestly this guy is an IDIOT!!!!

At this stage we should have had people supporting Obama and people supporting McCain. Each think that their candidate is better. Unfortunately because of McCain/Palin's negative campaign and repubs dirty tricks we end up with people supporting Obama and people hating Obama and his supporters.
To McCain/Palin: You are focusing so much on convincing me not to vote for Obama. But you are not presenting me with an alternative. You are not even presenting yourselves as better choice. So what? You don't want me to vote at all?

Make no mistake: this and other Republicans know exactly what they are saying when they imply Democrats are un-American. What *IS* un-American is writing discrimination into the U.S. Constitution as Palin wants to do with an amendment banning same-sex marriage.

Unfortunately it is true, the far left and the organizations that support them don't support many of my basic beliefs concerning gun ownership, hunting, taxes, and such... Many think the Republican party needs to tool down its platform, and I agree, but the far left is a very dangerous group as well... So where does that put all of us in the middle, at political mercy...

These politicians who are spreading division are so blinded by their ambition that they fail to realize that they are indeed acting against America's best interest.

Someone should tell Mr Hayes that plenty of Liberals also work hard, achieve and believe in God. They also wrote the constitution of America, the declaration of independence, and the civil rights bill – or does that make them un-American?

Then why did he deny it at first? Why not say at the onset that he was mis interpreted.
We all know what it means, doesn't take rocket scientist to figure it out.
Whatever, these neocons are digging their own grave.

No what liberals hate is stupid people and ignorant people, the bulk of which just happen to be conservative Republicans or should I say extremist Americans.

Too late! Many people are already contributing to his opponent. How dare he state that liberals are unAmerican! And he insinuates also we don't believe in God. Our country is tired of this divisiveness. Enough is enough. McCain and Palin are inciting all of this. I blame them equally.

After all these years....now I know that everything I have believed has made America great make me anti-American. The politics of hate and division apparently are alive and well in the real America of Bush, Cheney and their legions.

Wonder what this fool thinks a real American is?? I served my country for 6 years in the US Army, I pay my taxes, I vote in all elections, I work 40+ hours a week in a blue-collar job AND I happen to be a Democrat...

These people disgust me and if anyone hates "real Americans", it's these idiots!

The republicans are moving so far to the right its scary. So divisive, so much hate and intolerance and not to mention loads of hipocrits.

I can't imagine why people are fed up with our officials...

I may not agree with what you have to say, congressman, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. Why? Because this is America, and, believe it or not sir, this liberal is proud to be American in support of the nation conceived by our fore fathers.

Perhaps it is you, congressman, who needs to investigate your patriotism rather than spout divisive propaganda...

That's pretty much reflecting current GOP mentality. They need to move into 21st century to understand the global trend and what people need. Just labeling people won't do anything good. Calling people unpatriot or communist if you don't agree with them is nothing but dividing the country. Look the poll, great majority of young people are leaning toward Democrat. That's the clear warning to GOP. Wake up GOP!!!

I"m so tired of them saying they love America more than us "liberals". I just want to see us return to the values that this country was founded on – for starters, the constitution, and the separation of powers.(something Sarah Palin surely seems to know little about)

It really seems the Republican party is out of the touch with the American pepople. Can anyone answer this question why does it seem like Republican's are rich people that think they are number 1 in this country and nothing anybody else has to say matters?

Nope I just can't stand clueless Republicans.

Perfect comment to show how stupid you really are.....how to divide the country and set one against another.
Somehow we have to forget this..

Despicable. I bet this guy would have a cabinet post in a McCain administration.

Typical 2008 GOP rehtoric. What's really sad is that these guys don't seem to really get that most Americans don't align with this approach. This is a strategy for a losing team.

What's "real America"? What's a "liberal"?

As far as I can tell, "real America" is people who agree with them and "liberals" are people who disagree.

Speaking as a "liberal", I don't hate "real America", but I do wish some of these "real Americans" would shut up, go home and leave running the country to anyone who's interested in actually doing it.

Obviously real Americans feel that Democrats do understand them and have their interests in mind better than Republicans or they would not be weeks away from being the majority in both house and the White House. I'm tired of hearing Republican party members make these outlandish claims because they are unwilling to own up to the fact that people are seeing through their continuous pampering of the wealthy in our country.

As for what makes someone pro-America I don't think seeing America in a different light makes anyone anit-America. We would not be the powerful nation that we are today if we were not constantly changing and evolving. That is how everything on this plant continues to succeed, you must be open for change whether it is changing yourself, or changing the way you view the world. We are entering into a point in our nations life where "change" is coming and you can be on board or you can be left behind.

How do you fight ignorance? We Democrats – liberal and conservative alike – have fought and died to defend this country. We have sons and daughter, spouses, and parents that have and will continue to do so.
How anyone can accuse me of not being patriotic – just because I do not share the same political views – I can only call ignorant. Patriotism isn't only waving the flag and saying "I'm a Republican" – it's defending the rights we all hold dear as Americans. One of those basic rights is my right to my own political views.

Wow......... all I can say is wow....... unbelievable.

typical. lie about what you said, then when confronted with video evidence, try to lie your way out of that.

politicians are scum, and republicans are the worst

I'm so sick of this, what are they trying to do, start up a new civil war?

who is this MORON?

Well said, he should have included the ACLU in that mix

I work very hard and have achieved goals in my life and I view myself as a liberal. I also think I am patriotic. I am tired of the Republican party putting forth the notion that unless you are a rabid conservative you are unamerican and not patriotic. Tone it down. We don't all have to believe the same thing you do.

And frankly after having control of everything for the last 8 years, look at what Republicans have achieved–the worst economy in living memory and a total mess of foreign policy.

Statements like this are the crap that's got to stop! How dare someone (read: Palin) say that they are more American than the rest of us.

Unfortunately a good number of politicians are making their point by using very inflamatory adjectives.

This is a frightening time. People are coming out of the woodwork and saying such vile things.
I'm grateful that we have a choice, that's why I voted for Obama/Biden.
VOTE EARLY.

Dang those newfangled recording machines!

The only hate I see in this campaign seems to be coming from the people who attend McCain/Palin meetings. Oh and the ones who are saying Senator Obama doesn't have experience seems he had the experience and the intelligents to know we never should have went into Iraqi.

Way to rise above the fray, "Snarling Johnny". "Typical Liberal response."

These people are way too far to the right and are actually a little scary.

He denied that he made the statement several times until he found out it was on tape.

Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahaha

...priceless

This liberal considers herself a real American. Why would I hate myself? I only hate the ignorant self-serving remarks of politicians running for office.

Rep. Hayes; Wow! I guess that guy would really go to bat for you even if you disagreed with his party affiliations! That statement gives new meaning to the phrase. "You're either with us or against us". Sadly, that's what we have become. A nation of totally divided. 48% one side, 48% the other. 4% that floats in between. We need help.

No doubt Republican's love America, they just hate half the people living it it.

NOT THIS TIME....Americans are rejecting leaders that want to divide the country. Too much is at stake for this nation that we all love and we will not stand for social topics that are divisive. No way, no how!

A lot is being said about "who is racist, who is patriotic, who is the real American". The truth is, we are all the "real American". The campaigns try to divide, but whether you support Obama or not, he is right.. "there is not a red America, there is not a blue America, there is The United States of America." Now start acting like it and vote for the candidate of your choice.

I'm a liberal and also a Combat Vet.

Disgusting!

Is it possible to find a BIGGER IDIOT than this guy. Is he not aware that more "liberals" then "conservatives" across the nation have served in the military. If people like this and the nut basket from Minn. can't be constructive and stand up FOR America, they need to stop attacking her.

When did serving your country by participating in government become anti-american?

The problem is that Americans hate each other.

These crazy nutcase conservatives are the ones that really hate America. Look how they drove us into the ground over the past 8 years. Their policies will be the end of us all.

this guy is a moron and deserves to lose his seat in congress

The GOP sound like they believe they own America and the other parties including Independents are just renting. Does this sound sort of Nazi like? Or you could say holier than thou attitude!

Nice.

I hope divisive folks like this are beaten this election. We've had enough of that brand of politics.

If being a "Real American" is being a greedy pig then I can definitely say I am and will never be a real American.

In fact if being a republican is being a real American then I can say I have o intention of ever being a "Real American"

Real Americans stand up and challenge everything.. Liberals are more American then any "Real American" by a far margin.

Fact... republicans have raped the term American

Please remove all of these "good ole boys" from all levels of government....they do absolutely nothing besides divide and instill hate.

I am a very open-minded democrat who works hard and is a christian and I do believe that this is how many republicans really feel. I feel that they are the truly un-American because to me America is all about freedom of speech and ideas, tolerance and diversity.

Are these guys taking their cues from the McCain campaign, or is McCain just following suit with the general tone of the Republicans these days? That's kind of like the chicken and egg question.

Liberals do hate the idea of personal responsibility and freedom through limited government - things that define what it means to be American. So I don't see this as being too far off.

Sound's like Bachmann's name ought to be at the top of any investigation of anti-Americanism.

It is time for us to stand up and vote for non racist officials for each and every state. This goes to Michelle Bachman from Minnesota. I am amazed with how open she is and we need to kick these individuals out of these positions.

Simply Sad.

I'll be donating to his opponent's campaign...

what this article didn't say is how many times he flat out lied, denied about these statements that he made.

The congressman only admit this when he actually heard an audio tape where he was caught red-handed. If there would have been no tape, he would have never admitted it. Repugs are scary dangerous!

I can't believe this real vs. fake America hasn't stopped. This feels like the beginning of the Civil War. I can't believe people in our Congress are making statements like this.

So what does Joe the Plumber think about Sarah Palin recently spending $150,000 on clothes?

Hayes and Bachmann have generated thousands of dollars for their democratic opponents. Keep saying these boneheaded things as far as I'm concerned.

Sounds like the sermon I heard from Jerry Falwell.. he sounds really patriotic.. not!

I love the part where he tells the crowd to make sure "we don't say something stupid, make sure we don't say something we don't mean."

How brilliant is that? His constituents must be so proud!

Wow, really? You have to be conservative to work, and achieve and believe in God? No wonder I feel so confused. I work VERY hard for my money – as a single mom, I have to. I also have achieved GREAT things in my life, putting myself through college (with financial aid of course) and I also have a very strong belief in God. And what do you know? I'm one of those supposedly "un-American liberals" that should hate all of that stuff. I wish politicians would stop playing the "Liberals are un-American" card – it's getting tired and quite frankly just isn't true.

Typical Republiklan tactics.

It was not accurately quoted says the neocon artist.

As a Military veteran, I am offended by the comments by Hayes.

This is NOT the America I fought for and bled for.

America is for every citizen.

My only regret is that he's apologizing for what he said. Sometimes the truth hurts. Get over it.

This guy flat-out lied about what he said. Let's hope the good people of Virginia retire him in November.

–Erik the Stagehand (A proud American from the Real Pennsylvania)

I am a Democrat and could be called a "Liberal". Before I retired, I was also called Major in the US Army and have a pair of Purple Hearts and 2 tours in Iraqi.

A republican said this?!
What a shock!

He's absolutely right.

This endless sneering has got to end. How can there ever be a United States of America with this, us against them, madness? We have major problems, which will take great compromise and unity to solve. Jesus would weep at the anger and hate being spewed in God's name.

How did we go from Joe the plummer to JOE MCCARTHY?

I'm a liberal, and I love "Real Americans." Let's stop with hate each other if you don't think just like me and embrace what made America great... Diversity.

Looks like the definition of what you call "real" Americans is changing. We "real" Americans want what's best for this country and not just what's best for ourselves. The Republican philosophy of me, me, me ruling this country has come to an end. Thanks for leaving us such a huge mess to clean up.

Well I'm a liberal. My ancestors fought in the American Revolution, the Mexican War, the Civil War, WWI, WWII, and Korea. Family members have served in the Army, Navy, and the Marines.

Part of my family hails from Loudoun County VA – were there since the 1700's.

I guess .Rep. Robin Hayes and Sarah Palin deem me to be un-American.

patriot said:

I hope the voters run these divisive, anti-democracy demagogues out of town on a rail.

Yeah, starting with Murtha!!!

I would tend to agree with him considering the nasty campaign Obama and his supporters are running. Liberals are borderline radicals and they have absolutely nothing in common with conservative republicans.

This just in: Conservatives hate Liberals

I find it interesting that FOX News is not carrying this story, yet they are all over Biden for telling the truth that Obama would probably face a serious situation in his first six months. So much for unbiased journalism...

Thank you CNN for telling ALL stories

Rep. R. Hayes is such a bum. He is yet another in a long line of intolerant Republicans that attack anyone who disagrees with their view.

If anything, Rep. Hayes is acting like a Fascist. Remember the 1930's ?

Did you say? "Liberals hate RICH americans!"

There is something terribly wrong with Palin..Pro-American parts of the US???? The nerve of her. Define Pro- American?????

I hope that when the McCain camp looses this election that everyone that thinks like Palin will retreat to Alaska with her and never be seen or heard from again.

I have been faking it for so long, I am glad someone saw through my mask. This is SUCH a weight of my shoulders.

Wow, this guy is a Moron.He is calling many war heroes who are democrats anti-Americans. I hope he does loose, some one in public office should never make those remarks Especially if they want reelection, just unacceptable.

"No no no, it's Obama who is running a divisive and hateful campaign. "

Cindy McCain

The Republicans say things like this and it's the Democrats who hate Americans... sure. And people will still vote Republican... blows my mind how people can support a party who allows this hateful behavior to go on.

This guy is definitely an idiot. He's feeding folks hate and adding fuel to a fire. It's scary to say but it's going to get even uglier as long as people like this speak out.

The Repugs are running scared and will say anything but in the end the truth will come out. Americans are not buying their "crap" just look at the polls. America is for all people to live in peace and harmony. Not just for the one select group of Repugs.

Once again a republican does what they do best.... Open mouth... Insert foot.

I am a liberal Democrat. I'm also a VietNam Era veteran. While in the military, I held a top secret SI clearance. I've been a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years. And Rep. Hayes can kiss my rosey red cheeks.

The reality: conservatives hate liberals and consider them "un-american". How much more divisive can they get? We'll see over the next 2 weeks...

What a desperate old fool. He can't really think this... can he??!! If this is some reelection stunt I predict he'll lose because that comment is nothing more than a LAME attempt to get people's attention. How weak this man is....

This country is slowly but surely separating. Its sad. I guess the American Indians are laughing at us now. "hey look at them arguing over land that wasn't even theirs in the first place"

I am a liberal and a christian that very much beleives in GOD thank you very much!

I hope the people on your side of the state vote you out , you've been in congress to long any way. What a dooff..

Look in the mirror! Who's doing the hating?

That shows you how out of touch the GOP is. Don't they know that EVERTHING they say is recorded somewhere?

Patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels.

-Patrick Henry

Will someone please tell me what the definition of a "real American" or "pro-American" is?

It's time to get rid of jerks like this!

Liberals are un-American because they are not bigots, racists and fear mongers?

Typical republican stupidity, nothing new here

It does seem like liberals are much more hostile. I think that what leads to some of these comments.

A fool at 40

GOP seeds of hate and division.

Another Republician idiot

He has always been a liar–maybe he will actually lose this time. A really great guy is running against him.

Nice going, Robin. Liberals hate real idiots.

Your retirement begins in two weeks.

Enjoy your last days in office.

Actually it's the right way to express what you feel if you're an ignorant hatemonger which, clearly, Rep. Hayes is.

What a moron!!!. All these people should be removed from Congress inmediately!!!

If we can get pin-headed idiots like this out of congress, and out of the financial system, we might be able to see the American Dream once again!

Another idot opening his mouth-are the republicans so desperate that its come to this? How pathetic.

these people are going down the wrong road! Why start calling people who do not think that same way as you do " non-american" ! So I do not think the same way, then I am not a good american! BAD,BAD,BAD!

We cant people disagree and not hate each other. The republican party has become a complete joke. The religious hard right-wingers will doom this party for decades to come.

Republicans are the most ignorant Americans.

More conservative lies and division tactics... Yawn...

Liberals ARE the real Americans...

Oh, duh! Sounds like he has been talking too much to McCain and Palin.
It'll be interesting to see if he survives come this November.

A COMMENT MADE BY A JERK. HE MUST HATE REAL AMERICANS. THIS ELECTION HAS ALLOWED US TO SEE WHO THE REAL JERKS ARE IN THIS COUNTRY!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-12

So, Hayes, what's a "real American?" Is it someone that makes small minded remarks that are intended to divide America? If so, then, I'm a full-blooded Democrat!

Great, another republican dividing America...

Typical narrow-minded Republican/Conservative statements.

This makes me sick. I am an American citizen and I have the same First Amendment right to speak up as this congressman does. Well here you go sir. Conservatives are full of hatred and bile. They should work out your issues in therapy and leave governing the country to people who are willing to work with everyone.

wow, can't believe people would vote for these folks. there is no need for people with this kind of rhetoric to be a part of our government.

I hope the voters run these divisive, anti-democracy demagogues out of town on a rail.

IDIOT!

As a NC Democrat, the only people I hate are Republican politicians.

Typical Conservative rhetoric... just a bunch of divisive, if-you-ain't-with-us-yer-not-a-REAL-'MERICAN drivel.

I think it is the republicans that are unpatriotic. America is built on the premise that all men are created equal. If you want a totalitarian government America is not it. The republicans want control, not a democratic society. Sad.

I am pretty sure the only haters I have seen lately are Republicans who seem very angry that their candidate has let them down and are doing everything in their power to distract attention from the fact that Obama is a better candidate.

Stop the hate, lets have some peace Republicans!

Of course Liberals hate America. This isn't any secret, I don't know why he is trying to deny he said it.

I am not commenting on this story. I just wanted to ask McCain if he concceds that the former republican administration has LIED to the whole world about Iraq's Neuclear weapons.

If you don't believe in GOD, you are not american? This country is a joke.

Man just dig that hole deeper GOP!!!!

I may be a liberal, but I decided a long time ago I'd never be rich enough or greedy enough to be a Republican. Frankly, my morals are way too strong to ever resort to their type of greed and selfishness.

hopefully that comment will cost him and the other clown from Min. their seats in the house. You two reminds me of a pig with lipstick.

Can you say DESPERATE????

YEAH!!! HE ADMITTED IT AFTER HE WAS BUSTED LYING TO THE PRESS!!!! HE WAS SO STUPID NOT TO THINK SOMEBODY WAS TAPING HIS EVERY WORD!!!! LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets see if his explanation is accpeted as easily by the left as Murtha's was.........

Oh, that's nice Mr. Representative. I live in North Carolina and am ashamed that a politician from this state would say such things. They are supposed to be above the fray. I guess that's too much to ask of this man.

How very typical. Goes to show you how hateful and out of touch Republicans are with the people when they claim that the majority are not real Americans. PLEASE THROW THESE BUMS OUT!

"Liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God."

This is a true and accurate statement about liberals!

LIBERALS ARE LIARS AND CHEATS AND UNWORTHY OF TRUST!

DEFEND AMERICA; DEFEAT DEMOC(RATS)!

Unbelievable! So 'liberal' = anti-American and 'conservative' = pro-American? And what about those of us who are liberal in some respects and conservative in others? Unbelievable. And stomach-turning.

In a real crisis our country will be better with Senator Obama. He will lead us through any crisis.
McCain and Palin will blow up the world!!!
Vote smart – after the election it's too late.

Polls show NC has a high probability of being "Un-Real America". National Poll shows the majority of USA is going to be "Un-Real America".

Republicans have screwed everyone including those living in "Real America" i.e. where blacks are lynched, kids dont go to college, inbreeding is a core family value, WWE and NASCAR are considered unscripted, earth is seen as flat and created 6,000 years ago, global warming is a liberal stunt etc etc.

Typical conservative rhetoric.When will these guys learn that tuff talk doesn't make you more of an American.

I am sure that this lackwit hayseed could not define Liberalism, socialism, communism, or Conservatism. I hope the good people of North Carolina send him into retirement. It would be a nice irony if, somehow, we could cancel his rights to such anti-American programs as Social Security and Medicare. Likewise, I'd like to see his generous federal pension and health benefits (much better than anything he would want the average American to have). Also, the laws prohibiting discrimination against the elderly should be cancelled in his case. And, if in his old age he finds himself in a wheel chair, I think he should be prohibited from using wheelchair ramps and public transportation for the handicapped.

This man sounds like a loose cannon to me! He's scary!!

"liberals hate real Americans" Wait... Strike that... Reverse it..... or replace it with what is really being said.... "stupid republicans hate smart Americans"

Perhpas he can post his DD-214 to show that he defended the US rather than hiding in college.

Im a liberal, and I hate people like this guy, who think he's more american than the rest of us.. what a crock, who's his opponent so I can donate to them?

Well, if one looks at the agenda of the liberals it appears they do hate real Americans. "Liberals are advocating higher taxes, which I believe punish success — and they are advocating policies like gay marriage that I feel undermine strong families," he said. Those are just two examples but there are many more. BTW an unborn baby is a real American, also, and we know the liberal view on them. But I just touched a nerve with the liberals so I doubt CNN will let this get past moderation.

Just another fascist right-wing wacko...

Sir, I am a liberal who works hard to achieve and I love Americans and America. And, despite your narrow view of me, I also have a great love for God. Perhaps you should search your OWN heart before you judge me. Ellen–Anderson, IN

Palin is a disgrace.

$150,000 Clothing Allowance
Took family on trips and charged the taxpayers over $21,000
Charged the taxpayers for meals while staying in her own home

You betcha!!! Now that executive experience alright. Kinda like the ENRON executive school of experience!!!!

It is becoming the norm for the right wing to question the patriotism of the rest of the good citizens of this great country who does not share their views on issues. I believe our founding fathers will be turning in their graves because of what has become the story of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I do not believe the Rebublicans love this country more than any other law abiding Democrats or Independents of our country. It is time we put an end to the politics of divisiveness in this country. GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!

I live in New York, let's stop with the media being politically correct on this one. The liberals I know really do look down upon middle America. I constantly hear derogatory references to middle America, Sarah Palin, etc around here. Clearly this is true of the media and entertainment industry too.

Liberals do hate hard working people who believe in God, I don't need any single Democrat to prove it, or any Republican to say it... any trip through the internet (or just the comments here on CNN) can tell you that.

He should not be allowed to be a Congressman with talk like that. That is what drives hate which only leads to bad things and for congressmen to be instigating this type of behavior is downright horrible.

First we have Palin and McCain alluding that senator Obama is a terrorist, a traitor, a socialist, and now anti-american.
Their hate mongering has already gotten a baby bear killed in North Carolina, and I wonder how long it will take for their race-baiting, hate mongering, and fear mongering lies to get a person killed.
Hang your heads in shame, McCain and Palin.
And as for everyone else, do not cast your votes for these people that are deeply dividing our country with their anti-american hate rhethoric.
Vote AGAINST McCain and Palin.

Of course, liberals couldn't BE "real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God," now could they? Not according to the reactionary conservative philosophy whereby they, and only they, count as "real" or "American." We've heard this hate-speech before–from white supremacists, fundamentalist fanatics, and oh yeah, Sarah Palin. The neo-cons always show their stripes when cornered, so this shouldn't surprise anyone who's listening.

Who is to say that I am unAmerican because I do not agree with you? Who is to say that must not be Christian because I DO NOT want John McCain in the White House? Just because I do not agree with the conservative right does not mean that I am unamerican and unchristian - Righteous Right, PLEASE, PLEASE quit telling me I have to believe what you do in order to be a good Christian and American. Jesus would not approve of your judgement and anger and intolerance to others views and beliefs – that simple goes against everything He taught....

Well that about sums it up! "f you don't think like me, you're anti-American or not part of the real America." This looks like the next civil war brewing: Repug-licans, get ready for "real America" to show you what America is about.

Because I disagree with you, I am not a real American, and I hate you? This is the legacy that 'W' will leave behind. An extreme intolerance for anyone who may have a differing view. The founding fathers, and the likes of Lincoln and Reagan, would be ASHAMED of what the republican party has become. NOT one of these hate filled, fear mongering individuals is fit to call themselves a member of Reagan's party.

I have been a republican for as long as I have been able to vote, this election, will end a 20year voting record, that, until 'W' I was quite proud of.

Representative Hayes is an unrepentant oathbreaker.
When he pledges allegiance to the flag he states "one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
In trying to split "liberals" and "real Americans" he has broken his oath.

I thought liberals and progressives WERE real Americans.

So, what's a real American? Am I?

I served in the Army from 2000 to 2007. I came from a lower-middle income family. My mother was a teacher and my father had his own small business. I put myself through school with a combination of academic scholarships and the G.I. Bill. I grew up in a small town, learning to chop wood by the age of 8 to keep the house warm. I went to church every week growing up. Now, as a civilian, I work for a state research university.

Oh, wait... I'm a gay Pagan. Never mind, I must be the most evil anti-American EVER. The Obama/Biden sign in my front yard cements that.

How is it that the Republicans always try to paint liberals as un-American? Could it be that we are intellectual progressives who refuse to see American as that shining city on a hill? The truth of the matter is that we refuse to go along with the flawed thought pattern that America is somehow saintly and that anyone who speaks the truths about some of the dirty deed America is responsible for disqualifies us from sainthood. (like sponsoring clandestine operations to overthrow governments, attempting to usurp the power of many nations, etc.) The Republicans need to give it up and re-evaluate their platform... it is not patriotic to whine for less government when it comes to taxes yet want to impose their religious beliefs on a religious heterogenous America. They want a theocracy...a religion controled government and anyone who protests they want to slander them....I believe that the Republicans who want to wage a war on terrorism against Islam should beging with their radical fellow Republicans, like the fearmongering Sarah Palin and Pat Buchanan.

The United States of America was founded by a group of people who were considered "liberals" by King George and the British people. They were the nation's first patriots. They loved their land so much they wanted to protect it from the British Crown's attempt to squash individual liberties.

Just because one advocates change, does not mean they love their country any less. I find it ridiculous that we send our troops to go fight a war to "protect America and her liberty" when we have incompetent and self-righteous individuals making comments such as these.

I cannot believe what the Republican Party has devolved into. I am ashamed to be Republican because this is not the party that I once respected. Extremist right-wing conservatives have taken over the party and now it is a hyper-religious, fundamentalist, extremist party that advocates hate, anger, bitterness, and division, pitting Americans against Americans!

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN in 2008!

At least he isn't calling a candidates supporters racist!

Let's see now, that would be Lewis and Murtha so far. Who is next on the Obama campaign?

More shallow, short sighted comments and falsehoods barfed up by Republicans. I'm more patriotic than someone like you Mr. Hayes.
You do have to question John McCain's judgement for selecting someone like Sarah Palin to be his VP nominee.

Maybe I should change my political affiliation. I had no idea that I wasn't a real American. Obviously my 20 years in the service and now working for Homeland Security does not qualify.

I repect the Congressman's opinion I just disagree!

i am so sick of republicans questioning my patriotism. well,voting started early,here in arkansas, and this hillbilly voted for barack and biden. any o' you repubs dont like it ,can kiss my white rear!

That sure sounds like hate speach to me, arn't liberals americans too? So what does that make you... a moron

Is this the same Republican that LIED when 1st confronted with his statements on this topic ... or was it some other LYING GOP'er?

All I can say is wow. Divisive

It's time to move on and forward – REAL America is a melting pot of religions and nationalities.

It's sad that someone in 2008 doesn't understand by now that's what makes America great. Our freedoms.

This is the reason Republicans are having such a hard time this year. They think they are the only ones who love this country. They really need to get over themselves.

If this is what being a Republican is, I am not interested. The GOP is doing a fine job of alienating potential members with such rhetoric. Not to mention independents and swing voters. Enough of the bile. Get to the issues.

Republicans hate the people trying hardest to get America back on the right track. Republicans hate America.

This is truly a race for our future.......the world is looking at us..OBAMA/BIDEN 2008.

Why are all of these bigots being elected to public office?!?

Obama/Biden '08

Those types of remarks are really unfortunate as they are destructive. Just who do such comments help? What I hear when they say such things is compromise is unacceptable. It's their way or no way. The question is do they really believe that?

Those dang Liberals fighting in Iraq for this country.

Robin Hayes is a disgrace to ALL Americans!

Navy Virginia Veteran for Obama!

So what makes you pro-American? Only Believing in Jesus, Hating everyone of any other race, religion and sexual orientation , and i guess you have to live in a small town. Thats the problem with republicans, so close minded

I guess everyone who isn't a Republican are America hating, godless gnomes who should bow down & worship them.

This is by far one of the most disgusting, biggoted comments yet....surprising it didn't come from Sarah Palin.

More slime form the dirty campaign, instead of talking issues important to everyone.

He said it.

Then he denied saying it.

Then, when caught dead to rights, he says "I didn't mean to say it."

Riiiiiiight.

He is correct in every way. The libs care nothing for this country they only are looking for a handout!!!

Simple minds say simple things.

Can't wait for November 4th! Hopefully then we can kick these witch hunters out of the political process.

This kind of rhetoric is disrespectful and divisive.

Cannot wait until this "REAL American" is voted out of office. These people are the reason this country is in need of CHANGE. Let these Bible Thumping Bigots leave their anti-American rhetoric where it belongs- in the gutter that they came out of

The Pope is Catholic and liberals hate America, nothing new here. Either McCain gets elected or this country is in trouble. The liberal crowd already got us in the mortgage mess (though won't admit it).

After all, they can't be real americans when espousing such "anti-american" ideals as giving medical care to elderly people and feeding hungry children now can they?

I'm so tired of all the hate that is spread by these people! We've had too many years of this and its got to stop! Barack Obama can help bring this country back to what it used to be where there was respect for others. McCain and his Republican cronies have spun out of control! This is NOT the America I want to raise my daugter in!!

Aposrently we have either a very desperate republican party or stupid persons representing them.

Yeah, and Conservatives hate REAL freedom.

Rep. Hayes is right!

McCain and PNAC. Google this people.

The GOP are desparate and trying to divide Americans. Vote for change and give change a try. Go back to good old American

The repubs are now showing there true colors. They have always felt that the people from the inner cities are not true americans. The only thing that they understand is when we vote on Nov. 4. We will let that day say everything that is needed to be said.

A very sad day for this country when liberals are accused of hating God, and being unpatriotic when indeed our liberal forebears fought to give us the minimum wage, civil rights, Medicare and social security. I'm a Roman Catholic yankee liberal from Connecticut (as are the nuns that taught me in high school and college) and proud of it!

For a party that claims to hold patriotism in such high esteem, the words of too many of its members seem to only underscore an intent to divide this great country.

I agree with your comment completely. Please don't apologize.

Real Americans dislike intensly (my mother didn't allow the word "hate") people that seem to indicate that they are better than any other person.

So let’s see if Republicans are real Americans and they are also pro-life, but wait they also start unjust wars and send our sons and daughters to kill and be killed so pro-life means what? Is starting unjust wars the Republicans way of showing your patriotic? I think it’s time for a change!

PATHETIC. This man was "elected"? Disgusting.

He's right. Liberals do hate America. They hate everything good and moral about this county. They hate being patriotic. They are a cancer there is no cure for.

He meant exactly what he said – too bad that we heard it the right way, and he said it the wrong. Republicans are great at that.. no I did not say it... oh wait, yes I did, but I did not mean it that way.

Republicans make me despise Christianity

Death to the GOP. I can't wait until all of you are out of Washington.

OBAMA/BIDEN /CLINTON/WARNER

not only are the Conservatives racist, they are hate mongers. Isn't this how it started in Germany in the 1930's?

And to think this is how low our country has been brought. It's a sad day.

This guys hit the nail on the head. Liberals will one day destroy our great country and everyone will wonder what happened. That day unfortunately, given the climate of everything else going on, isn't all that far away. The entire mess is a sad commentary on our society as it is today. May God bless America!

These jerks are doing more for this proud liberal than I can say in a short comment. Let's just say, "Thanks for clearly illustrating the idiocy of your ideology."

Am I not a _real_ American, again? Pretty sure I got all my papers...

FOLKS- Put down the Kool-Aid and go to obamacrimes.com for some real insight into this sham of a candidate.

If you say "Liberals hate real Americans", then you really hate real Americans. We live in our free country and we have our right to choose whoever to run for the new U.S. President.

It's funny how conservatives think that they have a monopoly on loving America.

Good for him! Honesty is awesome!

Republicans are desperate folks these days. When it was said that following the election that Sarah Palin will represent the "face" of the Republican party, they had better start shaking in their boots!

I am no longer surprised at what comes out of a republican's mouth. I genuinely wish I could be surprised. I am neither a liberal or a conservative. So, I am confused do I love or hate America?

Obama08 and the rest of the Dems too!!!

No, Congressman, you've got it all wrong. "Real" Americans don't "hate" other Americans, but we DO dislike intolerant and narrow-minded people like you, Sarah Palin, and Michele Bachmann very much!!

Liberals as well as the rest of America HATE Republicans that spew hate...

WAKE UP, AMERICA!! VOTE SMART... NOTE SENILE!!!

Wow – he sounds like Palin. Does he also believe that the earth is only 10,000 years old?

Attention GOP, this sort of divisive nonsense is the reason you are losing.

This man is insane and I hope he losses!

I can't believe these tactics are going on. What a disappointment to see the continued polarization of the parties. How dare any congressman make claims that simply because citizens don't agree with their political leanings, that we are anti-american or not patriotic. This is an absolute outrage.

How dare they! Shame on them for their divisive, fear-mongering, hate-mongering rhetoric. How dare they suggest that only certain areas or certain inhabitants of this nation are real, or patriotic. You know what I hate, Mr Hayes? I hate ignorance.

Whatever you call the current policies of this country, they are obviously not working for most of us! Call me a liberal, but I believe that the cost of a civilized society is taxes-the government is better able to do some things than a town or a state can. Gay marriage? Who exactly does that hurt? Most gay couples I know have a stronger bond than some married couples.

If the so-called Christian right would actually read and comprehend the New Testament, there might not be "conservatives" out there calling people names. That kind of behavior is not sanctioned by my God.

The real issue here is that Republicans are behind, not only in the Presidential race, but in many of the state races, and they are terrified of giving up their power from the past 8 troubled years. They can't think of any positive ideas to change things, so they took Rove's playbook and started attacking. Golly, how's that workin' for ya? You bethcha.

What exactly is a real American? Does he think that people who only look and act like him are real Americans? I severed this country proudly and was honorably discharged from the Armed forces does that make me a REAL AMERICAN? In my Opinion, Native Americans are the only true real Americans, this is the kind of GARBAGE that stirs up hate in people especially those who think it is their God given right to own this country and any other county for that matter!!! You know the ones, with a bible in one hand, and a gun and sheet in the other!!!!!! Give me a break and you wonder why other countries want to Destroy us!!!! I say good, so we can have a do over all across the board!!!!!!!!!

it's a wrap for real

I'm sick of this crap. The Republican party is now the party of hatred to the extreme. Between Palin, and the many republican nutjobs questioning patriotism need to look at their own. To state these quotes shows a true lack of patriotism. It's time to send all Republicans on their way home. VOTE DEMOCRAT, EVEN IF YOU ARE A REPUBLICAN, VOTE FOR THE GOOD OF THIS NATION. VOTE DEMOCRAT. IF YOU AGREE WITH THESE LOONIES THEN VOTE FOR THEM. YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. .

One more thing....This Concord rally was held in The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center which holds approximately 7,000 people. The security and event center staff extimated the crowd to be about 2,000-2,500 because the center was "about half full." So much for Rep. Hayes' "hometown" support! BTW: I am not a Democrat but I have already participated in early voting and it was to cast mine for Senator Obama for President and Larry Kissell to replace Rep. Hayes.

you are admiting it because the video came out.....so congressman you had no choice...

Just a sampling of the GOP's divisive views. You're either to the right side of the aisle or you're un-patriotic and un-american. This is why their party is dying. (is this going to be posted or held pending perpetually?)

Bye bye congressman....Pathetic yet sad. He probably doesn't even know that he's even being offensive. It's just the way his daddy brought him up.

Eh, who am I kidding... This guy is a scumbag.

I'm a liberal. I go to college for a portion of the year, and hold down two jobs for the other portion. I work just as hard for my money and my success and want my country to prosper just as much as a conservative. And this is exactly why I will not vote for a McCain/Palin ticket.

Mccain and his supporters are liar that is the exact reason us un american people will vote for Obama and the Democrats good luck keeping your seat sir!

Liberals don't hate "real" Americans. We look at them more with pity than anything else. The conservatives out of touch with the REAL America that all they have in their arsenal is "drive a wedge" and play on fears

he is such an idiot

All the Republican's have left: "Liberals hate white people... opps... didn't mean to say that." Let's finish off this party once and for all, and let it split, so that America can move into the 21st century.

Throw the Republicans OUT!

Do I still live in the United States of America?! Since when is a different point of view anti American? This is just an extension of Bush's anti patriotic theme directed at anyone who disagreed with the Iraq War, and we see where that ended up. We are a diverse country and that is what makes us great. This divisiveness will be the beginning of the end. Vote Obama for Change and OUR FUTURE.

I am very troubled by this string of hateful, divisive comments coming from the Republican side, and at this point am doubly glad that I switched parties away from them! These comments, while often subtle, amount to little more than hate-mongering, and they have great potential to engender violence. The Republicans who speak such words want people to have strong, negative feelings against their opposition. Is this American? Is this patriotism? At a time when we are all so desperately wanting to unite, it makes my heart ache to hear such rhetoric, when, what each and every one of us wants and needs are answers to our personal economic pain and how our country can once again become the great, respected power that it has in the past.

Robin Hayes and I are on the same page,we agree that greed is good for all Americans.

I am not real American? What? My grandfather was in the Army...fighting for the US. (Maybe that is not America?) My husband was in the Army during the US/Vietnam conflict. (Maybe that is not representing America as I supported him?) My oldest brother was in the US Navy during the Cold War between US/Russia. (Maybe he was not American either!) My youngest brother was in the Air Force during Vietnam/US Conflict. (He was in for a whopping 12 years, so I doubt that was showing American patriotism.) My daughter has been in the US National Guard in Afghanistan and I sent her a care package every other week WITHOUT FAIL! using my own dollars. But I am sure that was not American of me. Now, my Daughter is in Iraq, supporting GEORGE BUSH'S FAILED POLICIES AND DIPLOMACIES AND GREED FOR OIL! and I send her and her friend a care package every other week. But, I am sure that is not American of me to do that. Oh, no! I am a Democrat who has already submitted my ballot for Barack Obama. But then, because I have only paid my taxes for the last 40-years of my working life and donate to various American causes, but vote Democrat, then I am not American. How much more slime can we expect from Republicans this year? I say they are not Americans but Divisionists! Listening to Republicans, one would think only Republican soldiers are serving in Iraq/Afhanistan or other areas. Got new for you Republicans, there are REAL AMERICAN DEMOCRATS SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES!

Typical Republican response. Lie about what you said, get called on it, then say it came out the wrong way.

First he says, ""Liberals hate real Americans that work and achieve and believe in God," then he says, "make sure we don't say something stupid."

It's okay, Rob. If it sounds like a staggeringly stupid and inane (not to mention ironic) thing to say, you can always blame the media for "distorting" your remarks.

The party of hatred and hypocrisy needs to be thrown out on its ear on election day.

I'm curious – do any "conservatives" actually know what the definition of a liberal is? And how did the word "liberal" turn into a curse word? If Americans want to see real liberals and/or socialists...look at EVERY SINGLE OTHER COUNTRY in the G8. American "liberals" and Democrats would make up right-wing parties in most of our friends' countries.

What can be said? It's the same politics of hate and division perfected by Rove and our "uniter not a divider" president. What a joke. Big city, small town, blue or white collar, gay or straight, christian, muslim or athiest...we are ALL Americans and God bless us.

Oh, please! This is the kind of garbage that brings our political process down to the level of teenage Dave Matthews Band fans, arguing about who is a 'real' fan. We all love this country, but for reasons that are as diverse as its people. America is about embracing this diversity ... NOT about divisiveness.

"Rep. Robin Hayes, ..............., first denied making the remarks, but conceded Monday afternoon that he was accurately quoted".

This just proves that he is a liar just like the rest of the Republicans. Nothing about McCain and Palin and the Republican party is honest.

Why do the Republicans claim to represent morals but lie about everything?

MY how THEY put their foot in their mouth and then try to explain what they really mean. THAT OINE meant what he said and he should leave it at that. REPUBLICANS feel they are "GOD's GIFT on EARTH and they are the only ones going to heaven. REMEMBER – Jesus was a LIBERAL and He was of ALL COLORS (not what you see in movies)!!!!

OBADEN 2008-2016!!

I just voted for Rep. Hayes' OPPONENT Mr. Hayes' came from a family (Cannon Mills - think Cannon towels) who gained their wealth from the hard working textile workers. Now those textile plants are closed and buildings have been torn down in Concord & Kannapolis, NC - those jobs went overseas! I know because I live here and I'm mad! My 91-year old WWII veteran father who is now totally dependent on in-home care - provided by my 89-year old mother and 60-year daughter - draws a HUGH $53 Cannon Mills pension. Mr. Hayes is the 5th wealthest politician sitting in Washington and has the nerve to make his comments!:!

For a group of people who are supposed to be focused on religion and family values, Republicans have been saying a lot of mean things lately. The party of hypocrisy.

This is the reason why the conservatives are known for dividing!! They talk about comments made by the Liberals but they always are questioning other people character and patriotism. They act like they are the only ones who love America. If the conservatives loved America so much they would have more love in their hearts towards other's. This is one of the reason they are losing because they are dividers.

This man is absolutely correct...no need to apologize.

This idiot symbolizes exactly what is wrong with the republican party today and exactly why they re on their way to a crushing Nov defeat. Don't know who his opponent is but I sure hope people donate vigorously to their campaign to send yet another message to yet another republican that WE, the PEOPLE, are taking back our beloved country and that being liberal doesn't mean we are welfare seeking atheiests

Sure, it's real American to make statements which are divisive and antagonistic for the sake of getting elected. And it's also real American to pray for those with whom you don't agree to be silenced by the Almighty (as was done recently by a minister prior to a Palin rally in Greenville, NC) ... so much for that quaint American tradition of freedom of speech.

Yes. He is exactly right.
And liberals like to tell us other countries hate us. What they don't tell you is those countries are screwed up from socialism and we are still trying to defeat it....have not succumbed to this evil as yet. But Obama will seal our fate, too!

This is the most ignorant comment ever made. I think the republicans should take the money they have stolen and the lives they've taken and the unjustified wars they have created and false hope and go to another country.

I just want to point out that there are so many real Americans of the Democratic Party that who would be considered Liberals that have died in Iraq and Afghanistan and in every stinking climb and place throughout the history of the United States. It is unfathomable to me to hear this crap coming from people who profess they are the voices of Americans. Liberals, Right-wingers, left-wingers, Libertarians all love this country; each just differs in how they want it run. This crap harkens back to McCarthyism cannot these people discuss the issues. It sounds as though they are saying that if you do not agree with us you are not an American. This is absolutely and totally, crap and most so called Real Americans will see right through this smoke.

I believe Robin Hayes is pretty acurate with his statemant. Though I have claimed to be a Democrat most of my life I now don't find myself agreeing with many of the current Democrats beliefs.

I think they are trying to force overly liberal issue on all of America. For example gay rights. Hey, if you want to be gay be gay, fine, but I don't need to pay for your way of life and I don't need my kids to see it on the TV or taught in school as if it was a normal and benificial way of life.

The same goes for illegal immigration. I don't want to be told I have to be feel sorry for and open my cities up to every criminal from a third world country...or Mexico.

Lets get back to promoting common sense in America and that is what Democrats are sorely lacking today. It makes me sick to my somach to see non common sense and no heartland of America issues broadcast by our media as if we all should just roll over and except the leftist lifestyle and beliefs. Which i think are degrading our society.

Backpeddling...it came out of his mouth, he obviously meant it.
Keep backpeddling, it only hurts you and ruins your credibility.

I don't see a problem with the statement. It gets to the point. That's what we need right now instead of the rhetoric we're exposed to constantly. This is political truth time. The truths stated are the basis for our great society which is grounded in part in the defense of our freedom, defense of our family unit against immoral ideals, and the freedom to discuss differences of opinion. Our great nation was not established by men of fear. It is my opinion that we stand by our beliefs and not play down the importance of these vital issues for the sake of hurting the feelings of the monority. Speak up. Good work. Fight on. We, the majority, are with you.

Well, if the shoe fits........

Views that follow the philosophy of "...I wish the American media would take a great look at the views of the people in Congress and find out, are they pro-America or anti-America..." are frighteningly reminiscent of McCarthyism. Such either-or or us-and-them philosophies are dangerous to the most basic tenets of a free society. When an entire group of people – in this case, roughly half of all Americans – are labeled as "Anti-American," we are moving into highly volatile territory. In such cases, those jingoists who define "pro" or "anti" often create a society of fear and paranoia, where only those who wave the grandest flags and join the "fight" are spared. It is imperative that all voters really look at the issues – and then their neighbors – and think hard about what it means to be a member of a free society in which all voices are heard and checks and balances are imperative to maintaining a balance of power and freedom.

It used to be that the Republicans simply didn't think I was patriotic because I disagreed with them. Now, I either follow their narrow-minded policies and religious beliefs, or I'm not even considered a "real American."
I understand their desperation as the tide turns against them, but comments like this start civil disturbances and potentially worse conflicts.

No, we don't hate your favorite type of American, but we DO dislike narrow-minded, intolerant ones like you, Sarah Palin, and Michele Bachmann!

He meant just what he said.

I work, pay taxes and believe in God. AND I am a liberal!! Just like the founding fathers of our country. The conservatives were the loyalist. MR Hayes you are the Anti-American in the group. Anti-Americans try to spread hate throughout our country by spouting off crap, just like you, McCain and Palin.
BTW – Is someone going to tell Palin what the VP does???

Its true, just look take a look at the, how much was gas 2 years ago?...under $2 a gallon. How was the housing market, how was the economy? When democrats took over congress they ran this country down..This is America not a solicalist country. If you want to live in a socalist country call Hugo Chavez, I'm sure he would love to have you. We can not let Obama win, he will ruin this country and turn it into a solicalist country. Look at his policies and look at venezuela there the same.

This man is SOOOOOOOOOOOO ignorant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think his comment came out wrong BUT Degrees do not make a person have any more common sense and common courtesy. Blogs on the Democrat campaign side seem to imply people aren't very smart unless they have been to Harvard, Yale or Princeton.

LIBERALS DO HATE REAL AMERICANS, IF YOU CONSIDER A WAY
OF LIFE & VALUES THAT WE HAVE HELD ON TO FOR OVER 200
YEARS.

at least mccarthy bothered to justify his moronic witch hunt in some sort of way, but it appears that mr hayes, like mr mccain, lacks the eloquence to be able to dress up his trite comments in any meaningful way. well pal, if you are a 'real american', then you're right, i can't stand you – however, as i'm a liberal i will defend, to the death, your right to say it.

Would someone please define "a real American" with rational support?

There is nothing wrong with being a Democrat;many Democrats are centrists just as many Republicans of years past. I have voted Republican most times in my life (am now 60) but I for one can't figure out how our party changed to what it is today. I think the righteous rightists who have seized the GOP should quit all the mud slinging and name calling and devisive tactics that they have become so good at in the past few years.

He was only telling the WHOLE TRUTH........................................
Remember this is a FREE COUNTRY with FREE SPEECH. Isn't it?

Just out of interest, what is a real American, or a pro-American, as opposed to a fake American or a con-American? Is a governor that spends tax payer's money to take her children to stay in luxury hotels and to conferences, which are not necessary for them to attend a real-American? Is someone that is willing to focus on trying to tear down one candidate's integrity and make deliberate attacks on a candidate's character with the sole purpose of trying to win votes pro-American? Is someone who chooses a vice-president with the aim of trying to pick up a few Hilary supporters' votes rather than pick one that is capable of leading the country in the let's be honest not-so-unlikely event of his death pro-American? I plead with you Americans, please pick Obama, McCain is not the way forward.

It's taking this liberal a lot not to hate hatemongers like Rep. Hayes and his ilk, but I'll continue to try. I'll just dislike him enough to hope he doesn't get re-elected.

What else is new with the republicans. This seems to be the only way they think they can win, stir up hate and fear, and now of even fellow citizens of this country.. Welcome back McCarthyism... And McCarthy was a republican.

Very sad that this Party has to resort to this kind of campaining.. very sad, and SHAME on all who follow it and not question.

As someone proud to be an American and a Democrat it is truly disturbing to read and see all of the recent hate rhetoric flowing from the mouths of the Republican candidates campaigning across the US.

However, I am confident that as the country continues to evolve that we'll less and less of this in elections down the road.

Divisiveness, negative rhetoric, hate filled rallies – that's the far right!

How dare they criticize the patriotism of liberal America. We're just as patriotic. I'm a spiritual, God fearing Christian. I pray for my kids each day and the kids I work with in school, yet because I'm voting for Obama, these right wing nuts like Limbaugh challenge my patriotism and spirituality. I can't wait till the Dems take over in November. Then the right will see how good people run a country – without hate and fear mongering, negativism and divisiveness. I'm sick of Limbaugh and all his AM radio cronies, Michelle Bachman, Palin, and this guy Hayes – all of you self rightious do gooders. Get ready for the liberal (and sometimes not so liberal) Dems to show you how a country should be run.

What's the problem with the statement, they do!

Liberals don't hate real Americans. They just hate Rep. Robin Hayes.

REPUBLICAN STANDARD SCRIPT 2008
I didn't say that ... I've never said that ... that's not what I said .... the liberal media elite are out to get me ... I did not say any such thing ... oh, you've got film ... yes I said that but it's not what I really meant.

McCain and Palin are getting desperate. They see the numbers and they FLIP FLOP on their own talking points trying to say something anythng to sound like thye know somethng. Thye only prove the point they KNOW NOTHING. Obama needs your VOTE.

Obama can't win if YOU forget to VOTE.

The lines might be long but hang in YOUR FUTURE IS AT RISK.

Obama needs YOUR VOTE

Look at Obama, no flag pin, does not hold hand on heart, no flag, so why question the congressman on patriotism, you should be questioning Obama about his, because I dont see much with him on Patriotism...........

I agree 100% with him.

advocating policies like gay marriage that I feel undermine strong families," he said.
JUST EXACTLY HOW IS GAY MARRIAGE UNDERMINING MY "HETERO" MARRIAGE ? sounds like a weak marriage to begin with then....

How does gay marriage affect strong marriages? Are there that many heterosexual marriages on the borderline of failure if only gay marriage were legal? What a ridiculous argument. Even more ridiculous than characterizing someone's patriotism based on political affiliation. And, try reading Obama's platform: the intent is NOT to raise taxes, but modify taxation to be fair to everyone, not just the top 1% of the income bracket. Convince me you are worthy of my vote by selling your platform, not slandering the other party's.

These are they type of poeple that are out dated and say mean things. A new generation is coming wether it be Democrat or Republican and can make a better future for all of us.

What he reallymeant was that free loaadig Democrats have no business being in America. Comfort for them is somewhere in Europe and not in real America. He meant that young Obama's idea of spreading the wealth does not belong to real America. Even Russia realized that sreading the wealth leaves everybody poor and hungry

I get that some conservatives think that liberals hate America because we are more willing to question and criticize our government on foreign policy issues. The problem is that liberals view non-Americans as equal human beings with equal human rights (ridiculous, I know). But this criticism does not mean that we hate America, when my children misbehave I scold them and attempt to correct their behavior, not because I hate them but because I love them and I take the responsibility for thier upbringing. In the same way, liberals believe that the citizens in any democracy should take responsibility for the acitons of their government. We don't want to just SAY that America is a great nation and moral leader and have those be empty words, we want America to actually BE a great nation and moral leader. Now how is that unpatriotic?

Idiot!!!!!!

As an American, I want to see my country better & more successful than it is today. I personally believe the democrats are more aligned with my vision than the current republican candidates. Does that make me anti-American?

According to their logic, the new definition of American is republican.
Anything else is evil, socialist and anti-American. Come on, people. Enough of the propoganda!

I am a liberal, work hard and believe in God. Who is this man talking about anyway? Some fictitious people living in an imaginary world somewhere?

Conservatives hate Americans!

Keep this talk going all the way to an Obama landslide !

Ruh, roh! Another escapee from the "Home for the Terminally Disconnected".

That's always the tactic of the Right Wing. Once fully in power, they'll "observe" the enemy. Then they'll take "protective measures." Ultimately, they'll impose the "final solution."
Can't happen here?

The sad part is that he is mostly right. Not all liberal's hate America but from what I see posted on these articles from CNN I do truly believe that there is definitely a group of America Haters amongst the liberal minds.

Rep. Robin Hayes you IDIOT! When will you and the rest of the Republican Party admit that you, as a whole, have completly wrecked our country! Get off your soap bax and start working to get out country back on line.

p.s. I am a Republican!

Hayes, Thank you for the motivation to vote against you. Im tired of your dumb ads on TV. I will make sure I tell everyone I know including republicans to vote against you....moron!

Somehow all these elected Republicans end up using similar wording to communicate the same concept: Anybody who does not believe exactly as they do is trying to destroy the country. What a shame that decent Americans have allowed themselves to be misled by the con artists who have taken over their Republican party, their social organizations and even their churches. The only people who can fix this problem are those who belong to these same groups. I hope that enough of them figure it out before too long.

Typical Republican remark. If you don't follow their ideology or buy into their way of thinking...then by God your not an American...by God your not a true patriot.!!! Very typical, very typical.

Well, you have to admit he is correct he also needs to mention the ACLU

This kind of rhetoric is divisive and harmful. This is not what America or Americans need right now given the challenges that we as a nation are facing. It certainly is not conducive to creating an atmosphere of bipartisanship that will be needed in order to successfully address these challenges after the election.

Idiot! Sadly though, McCain and Palin are equaly numbskulled, talking about the country as if it is divided between patriotic and non patriotic factions.
The politics of division deserve nothing but derision.

Funny. I find people like this person un-American. They obviously do not believe in the principles this country was founded on. Just another manifestation of the failure of the educational system in this country.

This is the problem with America. People like Robin Hayes polarize adn demonize anyone who disagrees with his ideology, which is entirely undemocratic. If we are to live in a democratic society based on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, then we must remove partisan fundamentalists from office.

I would not say that liberals hate real Americans, however I would say that liberals are about to jump off the cliff. They have gotten away from what has made America so strong and what we stand for. Instead liberals now think anything goes and that is not what it is all about. Stand up America and lets make this county what is really represents. Get off your butt and go to work and quit making excuses for those who don't want to achieve the American dream.

And this is the reason he is having a difficult time on his re-election bid. Policies that are devisive instead of inclusive are just not going to cut it anymore. This is a typical example of the republican belief that they are something that others are not. They are working americans and democrats are not. They are real americans and democrats are not. They believe in God and democrats do not. Well we're SICK of it!
You have the nerve to suggest such things in, of all places, the Bible belt? Don't let the door hit you on the way out!

I love how what the media calls apologizing isn't really apologizing. Rather it's apologizing if remarks were misinterpreted. In all of these incidents, there is no interpretation. It's clear as day.

I'm a liberal who makes every effort to buy Made in USA products to help support American workers. Does Rep. Hayes think I hate America just because I don't vote for blowhards like him? I hate that these people wrap themselves in the flag and act all patriotic but do nothing to really move our country forward.

Too bad this dweeb Hayes doesn't support the troops!

What is the deal with these guys? Palin, Bachmann, Hayes...Stop trying to lie your way out of these situations. I guess the straight talk express has lost more than one wheel this election. No one is falling for this BS about "real America" or "real Americans". We are ALL real Americans and we all live in America. Stop trying to divide us. It's in our name, for goodness sake! We are the United States of America. Get used to it, because we're not going anywhere. You; however, may find yourself going back home after the people in your state realize you should not represent them.

I guess that's all the RNC has as a strategy. Lets see if we can make some people so mad that they will vote twice.

For all CNN anchors: It's hard to be neutral, but try anyway. It's apparent who most of you are voting for, or pulling for. I guess money will make you do almost anything (look at your bank account, stocks and bonds, and investments), hopefully you will try to do the right thing and try not to wink.

Anti-American? No. We just want a very different America. An America where helping fellow Americans in need will be the measure of patriotism, not ridiculouse flag waving and chants of U.S.A. The GOP hates it cause they have lost thier monopoly on values and patriotism. You can't put toothpaste back in the tube my fellow Americans! OBAMA '08!

These republicans think that in order to be a real American you have to do whatever the President says and believe all of their lies and talking points. Liberal ideas started this country and they will continue to improve it.

No.. Real Americans are getting fed up and disgusted with conservatives....

if people really fall for this "anti-american liberals" bs, i seriously question their intelligence

It is really disappointing to hear the Republicans critize the Democrats for being un-American. Democrats have a different philosophy on government which is not un-American.
Is this the same party that locks up people at Gitmo without a trial? Do they not believe that our court system is just?
Is this the party that allows tapping of private persons homes? Doesn't our constitution allow us Americans freedom from unfair searches an seizures? Again, they don't believe in our court system.
Isn't this the party that critizes anyone that is not a fundamentalist Christian? Are they searching for a US Pope?
Doesn't it seem like a party that claims freedom from government, is trying to set up a government in control over its people?
I would encourage any one who is "AMERICAN" to vote to restore AMERICA to its values and vote for the Democrats.

SO MANY OF THE "OLD STRATEGIES" OF DIVISION ARE BEING HIGHLIGHTED THIS CYCLE. I HOPE EVERYONE IS PAYING ATTENTION. THE TIME FOR A HIGHER LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY IS HERE. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME TO APPLAUD OF OF THE GOOD FOLKS THAT ARE NOT FALLING FOR THE TRADITIONAL "BUZZ" WORDS THAT HAVE BEEN USED TO STIR UP FEAR AND PREJUDICE.................. SAME OLD GOP.

The liberal elitist leading the young lambs to the slaughter. The death of America if the real Americans do not wake up.

When will republicans wake up and realize that hate speeches and stupid rhetorical comments are denigrating the entire process? They continue to think that they have the inside track on patriotism, Mom, apple pie and all the rest. Well guess what: people who don't agree with your 19th century view of the world are also very patriotic and love this country, too. Otherwise, why would they be out there "fighting" for it just as much.

Why don't we all leap to the conclusion that we all love our country and that it is okay to disagree and to vote however we please.

Having said all of that....Sarah Palin is an idiot.

Liberals ARE the REAL Americans.

Truth hurts!
And I'm sure the media...like you CNN will take this and run. Anything to put another point on the board for your guy.
I have lost all faith in this election system.
It's disgusting.

The whole world is watching america and this election is really bringing out the true colours of america.
It's a hate filled anti immigrat country and yet you sing about "home of the free and the brave".
Please do better than this america.

oh my. Things are getting really sad. oh my. We know people really believe stuff like this but to say it and to be a leader and believe it and say it....hmmmmm.

A Hate Wing Republican is coming out to voice how he really feel about any liberals as if he is a "Real Americans" . Rep. Robin Hayes as Donald Trump would say, "YOU'RE FIRED".

I'm amazed he admitted he lied.

Why is it that Conservatives have to insult, belittle, demean and stereotype anyone who doesn't share their point of view? It is the worst of America and worst of "religious zealotry" that would seek to divide the nation and not unite us.

This campaign has exposed a deceiptful spirit that is definitely not godly. I don't understand the need to lie, spread rumors and arrogantly attempt to declare yourself morally superior to everyone else.

Has anyone else noticed how 10 to 1 the Republican side is attacking portions of the American population? So who is really showing themselves to be anti-American?

We can thank John McCain and Sarah Palin for encouraging that line of thought and those types of politicians to 'out' themselves as the close-minded, past-thinking people there are. Hopefully, Robin Hayes will be ousted from office as well. On behalf of the many people in North Carolina that don't think that way, I apologize to the rest of the country.

I voting agaist this guy. He's from my area, He's another "I voted for bush 90% of the time" Nutt Jobs....

Liberals hate everything that isn't their way, they have no compromise, that is the problem I have with liberals. I'd have to agree with the small town's being more American, just look at how liberal San Fran is, did I say liberal, there are a bunch of haters there, plus Nancy, small town's in America are a lot happier places then where all the haters (libs) hang out.

What's the difference between a tax and spend liberal and a spend without a taxing conservative??? About $500B a year in interest expense paid to foreign countries..... Wake up America!!!

Pretty much proof Republicans will say anything to get elected, then lie about it when they get caught.

He's dead on RIGHT! But I'm sure that he will be crusified by the media for saying the truth. And the media wonders why they are losing viewers.

I already voted for his opponent last week. This just reinforces my decision.

Signed,
A Liberal

What a horrible thing to say. Why can't he run on his merits rather than say something totally untrue. People may hate one another for various reasons but it is absurd to say that liberals hate "real" Americans. What is a "real American". America is founded upon the notion of freedom of speech. We are or at least used to be encouraged to have different approaches, opinions and solutions. Disagreement does not mean hatred. As for belief in God, that is a private decision and has nothing to do with with being Republican or Democrat or any other politican denomination.

I feel safe knowing that terrorists never attacked the real America om 9/11.

These people are dangerous to America's freedom. VERY dangerous.

I am a liberal. I am a true American – or at least I was born there. I have a son-in-law fighting in Afghanistan. I have a gay relative who is a fine and upstanding individual. Who is this man to make such broad reaching statements? Does he actually know many liberals, or does he just know who they are? Liberals are a very widely opinionated group, so far to the left that they make you blink, so near to the center they make you wonder. That nearly sounds like a description of conservatives except you'd need to replace "left" with "right".

Liberals DO hate real Americans, and it is accurate to question their patriotism. Their actions are almost always contrary to America's best interests. Like nominating a socialist for president. Or forcing us to buy foreign energy. Or wanting to surrender in Iraq. The list goes on and on...

It is unbelieveable that the right wing of the Republican party feels that if you don't think (ie, vote) their way, not only are you "un-American," but that you are "un-Godly " as well. Since when was God a member of any political party? I have read too many blogs on too many political websites lately from people who feel the same as this misguided politican. I would never vote for any candidate who spews forth this diatribe of hate and trash. The founding fathers made a smart decision to separate the powers of church and state. Don't these people know their history?
I beg of you. Look at each candidate's merits only. Don't listen to people who talk of hate and "we're better than you because..." rhetoric. Vote for the candidates whose views are most like your own. That's all any of us can do.

Is divisiveness and hate a real American value? Why in this time of trouble are we still not working together and treating each other with disrespect. I am tired of all this stick to the issues. McCain loves God, country and family, Obama loves God, country and family. Ok, now lets go back to the economy and infrastructure our banks and bridges are falling. I personally make less than $200,000 a year and will be voting for Obama. Please note how I can endorse one candidate without hurling insults at the other candidate or the people who vote for him.

typical neo-conservative swine. I honestly cannot take another republican president. I do not hate my country because i have a different view on the problems or question authority when in my heart i believe they are wrong. they need to stop turning patriotism into a political witch hunt.

how will the neo cons feel for the riots they will certainly cause with this kind of hate mongering?

I question their Patriotism every day, why wouldn't you. If you are a fan of a team but you hate the coach, complain about every play and treat half of the other fans like trash, then you aren't a very good fan. Same goes for being a citizen.

Hayes doesn't deserve to serve Republicans or Democrats any longer. "Liberals" work hard and own businesses. This remark is pure ignorance and stupidity....a common theme coming from the right side of the isle. It's funny how you don't hear it suggested from the Democratic party that Republicans or "righties" are anti american. That's because it's just plain obsurd.

If you change it to "left wing liberals hate real Americans" then the statement is true, so why make a big deal. Just look at what they say and what they want.

Though I am sure John McCain does not support the frightening notion that this pathetic man has expressed, there is no question that his campaign has sought and embraced the support of people who hold this view. I think there should be a new term to describe them: Hatriots. McCain and Palin should both specifically reject this man's statement, or it is fair to accuse them of endorsing it. This was an approved speaker at a McCain rally.

I am ashamed to say I was a Republican for most of my life after watching this election. The republican party has put us back 40 years with their anti American racist filled hate speeches. Disgusting.

Not what he meant to say? This is one of the reasons that everyone holds politicians in such low regard. If he said it own up to it and move on, don't try to weasel out of it. I consider myself a liberal on some things and a moderate to conservative on others but I am sick to death of republicans or democrats who seem to think that if you do not agree with 100% of their positions you are somehow un-american. Down that road lies the Taliban, Al-Quaeda, Hugo Chavez and any other fanatics you care to name. I served for 22+ years in the US military and I am voting for Barack Obama. If anybody out there in McCain-land thinks that they have cornered the market on patriotism they are sadly mistaken and just plain SAD.

This is a perfect example of how damageing McCain and his HATE politics has brought out the worst in people. At a time that we need to unify the country they continue to try to split the country into silly catagories with old lables that really have no meaning. WE THE PEOPLE are all AMERICANS. If you do not support ALL OF US you are NOT FIT to Represent ANY OF US

I only wish I lived 8 miles north of where I do in SC so I could vote against this idiot. Why is it that Republicans think they are the only ones who believe in God? I always thought there was this saying Christian lived by, Judge not lest ye be judged. I guess when I take my family to church on Sunday I am going against my liberal leanings. I sure hope St. Peter is more tolerant than some of you right wing idealogues, for YOUR sake.

These populist cretins have to be thrown out. Glad I had a chance to vote against Hayes last week.

These statements about liberals spouting from the mouths of politicians, Fox radio and television hosts and the likes of Limbaugh and Liddy and North...result in shootings such as that in Tennessee at the Unitarian Church.

Mcain and republicans are dividing this country. time to get rid of them and unite the country.

These idiots seem to have a firm grasp on who hates who. Liberals hate America, God hates homosexuals, etc. They spend a lot of time telling all of us who hates who and why their way of thinking is the correct "moral " way.

The truth is, I believe, that they are just fearful people. They mask this by saying that all of us who are not narrow minded buffoons are full of hate. I do have to admit that I do carry some disdain for some, but it's certainly not towards God and most certainly not towards my country. Most importantly, I would never presume to speak for God. That position is not available and even if it were, I seriously doubt that any of us would qualify to apply for it.

I'll leaving the hating to those that very openly espouse it.

Keep opening your mouth, we are all Americans, can I say this about you Gov.Palin. One word....AIP...How un-American.... These small town America are hurting badly. Remember that most American's don't have jobs...Hilary Clinton said it best..."JOBS... BABY... JOBS"
McCain please teach her the US Constitution on the duties of the VP..Two words DICK CHANEY...

GO Obama/Biden08/12

I have an advanced degree, I have a job, I believe in God, I am an American and I already cast my early vote for Obama. In my opinion, someone who sees the country in these divisive us or them categories is not fit for service as a representative in high office in a country as diverse and beautiful as the United States of America. Perhaps he should do some soul searching because it seems he has disdain for many of the same people that he believes he is qualified to represent.

My father's family came over with the Davenport company and helped settle Connecticut and I don't think that makes me any more a REAL American than someone that will be casting their first vote as a citizen in this election.

Blue State, Red States, Purple States - We are ALL AMERICANS.

This does not shock me one bit, at a time when we need unity, these kind of radicals come out and try to divide with their HATE. Liberal or Conservative, WE ARE ALL AMERICANS, when will these folks get that throught their heads and to think they want to be called leaders!!!!

As we know, all Democrats are not liberals. And, liberals don't hate Americans, but we do hate stupid generalizations. He may be my elected representative, but he doesn't represent me. Is it too much to ask for public figures to think before they speak? My campaign donation goes to his opponent, it's as simple as that.

Everyone misspeaks from time to time, but it's not coincidental that these four folks have done so in this past week. They have been invited to do so by the tone of this campaign and their natural inclination to be bigoted. The candidates, surrogates, and supporters of this ticket have been tossing out terms like terrorist, radical extremist, leftist, and socialist. They use terms like liberal and anti-American in the same breath to incite fear and loathing. It is divisive and destructive. Country first?? Not with this group!!

desperate times call for desperate actions dont they?

Ahh, the last delicious, fevered gasps of a dying party: one last stab in the dark at dividing America once and for all. Sorry, GOP, but your ship done sunk. Don't forget to tip your waitress– you can afford it.

vote to end this America. we are better than this slime that has been coming from the republicans. vote these right wing nuts out into the cold.

"real" Americans treat different points of view with respect
in America there is no anti American stance our constitution says so.
there is no pro or anti American.

WE ARE ALL AMERICANS.

I am Liberal.

I am a war Vet.
I pay my taxes.
I do Community service work.
I love my country.

You question my patriotusm and other liberal minded Americans?

You sir, are an insult to Americans and the elected office and the people of North Carolina that you serve.

Well, doesn't it seem like it most of the time? Essentially, to the Left, this country is wrong to even exist because of the "terrible" things we did to the Indians (I refuse to say "native" "Americans"), and we'll forever be stuck in a hell of owing reparations for slavery. That's really the core of all the anti-religion, pro-gay marriage, anti-gun, anti-authority movement. When you cut through all the chatter and hate spewed by the left, that's their deepest belief, it would seem: America doesn't have a right to exist, and we're slowly going to legislate it out of existence. I don't think their children are going to appreciate it, however, should they succeed ...

there's news leaking that bin laden has promised (in a msg) to lay down his tools for 8 years if obama wins is this true?

No I think he got it exactly right. Liberals want to undermine the basic tenents of what this country is about God, freedom, capitalism...etc.......
BO is a socialist and stands for ideals that a few liberals want to make the standard of our country. No wonder the world looks at us with disdain. If he is elected I for one will not support him and no matter who gets elected we have a serious moral and politiocal divide in this country that is going to be the death of the USA someday. Two different idealogies going in 2 different directions. The older we all get the more stubborn we get and more remote the possibility of finding middle ground. It comes down to people who respect God and those who do not belive God should have any say in thier lives...do as you feel. That is the fundamental difference in this country. The more we get away from God the worse off we will be.
That is not religious fanaticism....it is what our Founding Fathers believed as well. So I guess now modern day people know more than them.
It is a sad time to be an American..........God help us.

"Liberals are advocating higher taxes, which I believe punish success — and they are advocating policies like gay marriage that I feel undermine strong families." This is the statement that Congressman Robin Hayes, NC meant to say. It is, in a nutshell, SO TRUE! If McCain/Palin could get this message across to Americans rather than repeat the whole Maverick term over and over, they might be on the right path!

It amazes me in this age that people still deny their own easily verifiable statements. Is he unaware of the "TV"? And what exactly does he mean by "I actually was trying to work to keep the crowd as respectful as possible"? Does he think this justifies his statements, which he baldly denied anyway?

This is the narrow thinking and attitude that Gen. Powell was speaking of concerning the Republican party. I am appauled that this could be said of any American. I am a Democrat. I am an educator, as well as a Minister. I love God and I love this nation. I am ashamed when I hear people speak this way concerning any citizen no matter wht the situation. It is bigoted and has no place in our country. I am disgusted by the Republican Party. I could only imagine their private conversations.

Is this guy for real??? Can he truly be trying to whip up hatred (or perhaps elevate what is there) by pandering to an obviously pro-McCain crowd's baser instincts? True Conservative and/or Liberal Americans should be respected far more by scared politicians such as this individual, for Americans of all stripes, as a whole, I believe are far more intelligent than what this person was suggesting by his very comment. We deserve better politicians with far less divisive messages and far greater constructive solutions that what this man insultingly offered the North Carolinian crowd before him.
Mario S. Cano
Miami, FL

Hayes' comments are not only insulting to those who don't share his one-size-fits-all view of Americanism, they're also monumentally stupid in light of his political situation. I'm not sure he can backtrack far enough or fast enough to save himself.

WOW!!!
Here we go...being told I am not patriotic enough because I am a democrat. I wish that I didn't have to pay his salary. I guess that is why I didn't vote for him and his wasteful spending...man I will sure be glad when this is all over. Geez....these Repubs are really getting on my nerves. NC/OB-08

If "real Americans" are liars like you, then yes, I hate real Americans.

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Do "patriots" fake expense reports?

"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has charged the state $21,012 for her three daughters' plane flights.

The charges included costs for hotel and commercial flights for three daughters to join Palin to watch their father in a snowmobile race, and a trip to New York, where the governor attended a five-hour conference and stayed with 17-year-old Bristol for five days and four nights in a luxury hotel.
In all, Palin has charged the state $21,012 for her three daughters' 64 one-way and 12 round-trip commercial flights since she took office in December 2006. She also has charged the state for hotel rooms for the girls.

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They're playing right from the "Joe McCarthy" handbook, saying outrageous things with no proof or examples to back it up. What a bunch of morons. They're really sad, clinging to their Beaver Cleaver ideal of a perfect world, with perfect little homes in their perfect little racially separated towns, and gay people hide in the closet. I'm still waiting for one of them to give an intelligent response to the question, "how does gay marriage negatively affect your straight marriage"? If they're that worried about thier own marriages disintegrating, they've got bigger problems than gay marriage.

This man is a moron. First of all, on an issue-by-issue basis, most Americans are liberals, though they may not identify themselves as being so because people like him have turned it into an accusation. His statement reveals the fascist streak in the conservative movement, which Americans are thankfully rejecting. And the more this vile philosophy crawls out into the light, the more it will be seen for what it is: profoundly un-American

Once caught in a lie, Congressman Hayes suddenly remembers saying what he actually said –but he didn't mean it.

I wonde what else he says that he doesn't mean. This is the level of credibility of the right wing of the GOP.

Mr. Hayes needs to be retired from government service so a REAL American can begin representing North Carolina.

Where's the flag pin?

All this tells me that the republicans are desperate and will say or do anything to win.stop spreading the hate.

mccain palin hate parts of America, this is scary, what parts of America will they ignore? WHY DO THE TAX PAYERS HAVE TO PAY FOR PALINS CLOTHES, MOST OF US CAN'T EVEN AFFORD TO BUY CLOTHES AT WAL-MART, YET THEY SPEND OVER ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AT SAKS, &
NEMEN MARCUSFOR THIS UNCARING PALIN, THIS IS A DISGRACE, vote obama-biden

Sometimes people say what they feel. So if that is what he want to say then that is okay. Now we know the true feeling of the Republicans.

Am sorry to agree with the main line. BUT most liberals really seem intent on the elimination of the USA. They seem to be working very hard on a one world order where there are no individual leaders, only one leader of the world and everyone just lives happily ever after. With the govt taking over all their cares and worries.

yes, i advocate higher taxes for rich people who only sit and watch as "real americans" do all their work for them. Given the current state of the economy, I'm sorry, but we are beyond the point of taking your word for it. You're going to have to explain WHY, exactly, it is that company owners NEED the vast majority of the money their company earns, meanwhile the people who do the actual work are paid minimum wage, regardless of how much the company earns.

In short, using facts instead of rhetoric, you're going to have to explain why a "trickle down" model is better than a "bubble up" model. Please do not start out by as suming that I have any sympathy for the rich.

This is what happens when you start down the slippery slope. These are closeted bigots who think they now have the freedom to express themselves because of what their candidate is doing and saying. McCain and Palin ARE responsible period. If Obama supporters or surrogates said anything like this and then lied about saying it he would be done. My children are at a private school where there is a nice racial balance but I keep letting them see what its really like in the world so that they are not dumbfounded when they are sitting next to some idiot who thinks they are less than they are. I thought this country had progressed but apparently these feelings have just been dormant. Its actually just sad. McCain legacy as far as I am concerned is not his service to this country in VietNam but the divisiveness he stoked and encouraged during this campaign. VietNam is just a footnote to me now.

Being from NC, I know how horrible this guy is. It would be great if he lost so we wouldn't have to listen to this ridiculous man anymore.

Sad

What an idiot.

This needs to change!

What have we become? It's not just the 'average Joe' spewing hateful and spiteful communications, it's our supposedly 'leadership' taking part.

We are ONE nation – since when is it 'un-American' to disagree with others?

Stop the bleeding.

Thats funny, I don't hate America. In fact, America is near the top of my list of things I love. Along with God and my family. Oh yeah, I'm a liberal too. How do you like them apples, Mr. Congressman?

Wow, the "real America", the real Virginia, and "real Americans," what are these ill-informed separatist politicians and political operatives been? We are all Americans living in the SAME America. How dare they try to make this into two countries. In case they have forgotten, the war between the states "Civil War," is over.

How about we focus on the issues and silliness. Perhaps that's why the McCain Campaign is sinking faster than a rock in the river. We are in an economic crisis....now is not the time to stoop to pettiness and coded hate words. I now know that McCain will do anything to win an election, even if it means dividing a nation he claims to love.

Hopefully you and Michelle Bachman of Minnesota will be viewing Congressional activities from the TV in your living room. When did being liberal become satanic and anti American? I guess whatever you and Bachman are is what everyone is suppose to be and if you are not, your opinion does not count. Wow a new form of prejudice just what this country needs!!!!!!! Terrorist, communist, socialist, Muslim, Liberal Did I leave out any label the Democrats have used to smear people??????

Sir, your intention were loud and clear. What you meant to say is why should I have to pay taxes when there are people whom I look down on. We get it, now step aside.

Well Mr, Hayes it is not the liberals who have spent the last eight years running this country into the ground, ruining the economy and destroying our credibility and status around the world and destablizing both the Middle East and the world economy. I hope that the voters in your state send your hate mongering behind back under whatever rock you climbed out from under. To protest what has been going on in the Bush Administration is the highest form of patriotism. You sir are a fool and considering what the Republican Party has done to this country you should not be criticizing anyone else or calling their love of country into question.

Will someone please tell me exactly what a "real" American is?

Strong families?!!? Majority of American households are comprised of a single parent not the "Leave it to Beaver" cookie cutter household we believe still exists as a majority. Out of touch...

I want know what defines a 'real' american. You guys don't mind taking my 'real' taxes.

After initially denying he ever said what he did, Hayes says that it came out the wrong way and didn't mean it. Right – and I am the King of Siam! So folks, whom are you going to believe: Hayes or your lying eyes/ears?

Yet another example of the divisive political strategies used by a party that is clearly desperate. Who are the people that "hate" Americans, those that exercise their constitutional right to question the policies of their government or those using fear tactics to strike a sharp divide in this country for their own personal gain?

As often as "conservatives" use the excuse that something they said, ". . . came out wrong," one cannot help but wonder if they could be trusted to deal with sensitive matters of State in situations where the wrong thing, said to the wrong person, could have catastrophic consequences.

By definition a liberal is a person: "Not limited to traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry" or in another context, "Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded". Rep. Robin Hayes is way out of line in saying "liberals hate real Americans". If anything I think his views put a big question mark on his motives.

Who appointed the Radical Right as the standard bearer in this country? They are as far out of the mainstream as the Radical Left.

The span from Liberal to Conservative is a continuum, and most people are not at the extremes. I would suggest that real Americans are those that unite and solve problems for the common good of all Americans.

Finally, isn't this claim of Real American title a contradiction in terms? If most American voters do not agree with your positions, how can you be the real American?

This man knew EXACTLY what he was saying. This is the true sentiment of the Republican party these days. Sarah Palin said she was happy to be in parts of the country that were 'pro America'. Our election system is getting 3rd Worldish and it is frightening. The joy of having the right to vote is turning into a nightmare – Aren't they Mr. Hayes?

It's funny how these guys back pedal when they ar caught. What liberals hate are scoundrels and they know who they are, we don't have to enumerate that. Hopefully, some of the liberals and some of the independant voters will let him know come electionday. Independants have to realize they are next on the list!

There is so much prejudice and lies in this campaign it makes me sick. And to read Cindy McCain's sniveling about how the McCain campaign has been so mistreated is disgusting. This is not how you get my and America's independent vote.

Outrageous!!!
This shows once again how desperit the McCain-Palin campaign is. It is very sad to see how the Republicans are trying to divide this country with these dispicable remarks!

Why do Republicans keep saying that "liberals want to raise taxes." Last time I checked, EVERYONE wants to spend a lot of money. Unless the Republicans plan to manufacture it, I suppose that it will have to come from higher taxes. And so, the question is: who experiences higher taxes? Republicans want to tax the poor, while the prevailing national view (and that of the Democratic ticket) is to tax those who earn more. While I agree it's important not to punish success, it's very important to bear in mind the current situation.

As for me, I would prefer that those in the best position to pay, pay. And that actually means that I will probably face higher taxes – under either Obama of McCain. But for those who earn less, I would prefer that they get a break in taxes. And that is what Obama plans to do.

So what's the story here? Everyone knows liberals hate America.. they want a socialist society where the government has control over how much everyone can have. And with Obama being one step away from the presidency, and Pelosi and Reid controlling Congress, there is nothing to stop them this time.

If McCain wins, it wouldn't surprise me if he tries to outlaw the Democratic party, because of statements like this that reflect his party's thinking. It would be done for reasons of 'national security'.

Despite the furious backpedaling, I'm sure this guy meant every word of what he said, just like Palin means everything she says and only says 'Oops, sorry' when someone calls them on it. But their first words are far more honest.

So, what this man is saying is that my father, who was a captain in the US Army in the second world war , is anti-American because he voted for candidates of the Democratic Party? This man should be ashamed of himself.

What a divisive comment, but it is a reflection of the way the Republican party has been operating the past 8 years, how sad to be inciting anger and agression within our Country. This in not putting country first...one Civil War was more than enough.
I suggest the Republicans concentrate on issues and the economy.
Go Obama/ Biden.

Glad to see the GOP is working so hard to unite us all in these tough economic times. Obama/Biden - put an end to the hate and mistrust!

Here we go again, Republicans are marking time instead of joining the new trend. I don't mean giving up your believes and culture, but help shape the future. Standing aloof and acusing everyone else of not being patriotic will back fire. You are quickly becoming the minority. What I will suggest is that you change according to the times. Young people cannot relate to your agenda. On things like Gay marriage , you cannot use brute force to change that , you need to be compationate and lead by example. if you spend more time promoting the advantages of a man and woman relationship , with time you will succeed.

It is unfortunate that this election is turning into a free for all. It appears that McCain is so hell bent on having it his way he has giving up his honor and allowed himself to be taken down a path of destruction that is taking the country with him all for the sake of winning. It isn't worth it.

I remember as a child I used to make the statement that someone ( a friend) had changed and my mother always told me that as we grow, we do not change. We simply become more of what we already are.

Wait a couple of weeks; then you'll really have something to whine about.

All hatred, including political hatred, ultimately devours itself.

Bon appetit!

Sometimes it is better to be thought a moron, then to open your mouth and remove all doubt. He has convinced me.

BTW I am socially liberal and fiscally conservative. Does that means I don't care either way about America?

United we stand, divided we fall. GOP is dividing this country by hate, therefore GOP wants America to fall l!

How pathetic can the Democrats get? They are the biggest bunch of whiners that I've ever seen. I have heard all the rhetoric concerning Sarah Palin's in-experience, but very little about Barak Obama's. Sarah has been the target of political jokes and comedy shows, but it seems as though Obama is off limits. Just like kids in kindergarten, the media has to play the game of turning words in ways that they know was not meant in the way they are being portrayed. However, Rep. Hayes is absolutely correct (in the way he meant to be understood) – the far-left liberals are trying to obscure the Constitution and undermine the foundations that our country was founded on. Get over it and get on with the election.

Put this with McCain's comment that western Pennsylvania is the most patriotic part of the country, and that brings the total to 5 people completely out of touch with reality.

So what else is new? Hayes lied by saying he did not make the statement, then admitted he lied, I do not feel that either Hayes or Bachman deserve another term, both lack tolerance for diversity. On the other hand, the McCain Campaign's remarks are unexcusable, almost Fascist in nature.

This is right in line with McCain calling Western PA the most patriotic part of America. I dont claim to be a member of any political party. In the 2004 election, after some time I found Bush to be the better choice of Kerry, but now I am voting for Obama. To say that I am a liberal and that I hate America is ridiculous and it's time for our politicians to wake up and realize that the generation that is taking over this country has different ideals then our present politicians.

I am a life-long Tarheel. I love my faith, my country, my family and my career. I am thrilled to be early voting today to vote AGAINST Mr. Hayes.

Real Americans hate people who label Americans as real or fake. Who has elected you to define who is a "real" American or not. How dare do you divide this country.
I hope the people of North Carolina vote this bumb out.

old man,think before you say your nonsense. it's a shame to you and McCain, it shows how unserious you are.

Way to go!!

I consider myself a 'liberal' AND a 'REAL AMERICAN". This is typical RIGHT WING nut jobs trying to DIVIDE America into 'REAL' AMERICANs and 'FAKE' AMERICANs.

NOW, let's start talking about PALIN'S ABUSE OF POWER AND THE ALASKIAN PEOPLEs MONEY, AND THE TRUST OF AMERICA.

NO PALIN, NO WAY NO HOW, NEVER

What bothers me is that over 37,000 voters have been removed from the list of voters in Colorado. Harris removed 57,000 voters from the list in Florida in 2000 and Bush won by a handful.

And we wonder why this kind of rhetoric has backfired on McCain? Republicans only seek to criticize and punish those who have a different point of view from them. That kind of mindset has destroyed our once great Nation. I pity them for their small-mindedness.

Obama/Biden '08

What is getting really scary is that over 37,000 voters have been removed from the voter list in Colorado. After Harris removed 57,000 voters in Florida in 2000, Bush won by a handful.

Why are republicans so quick to toss out "unamerican" or "traitor"-type labels on anyone who doesn't follow their ideology? They sound more and more like the terrorists they were supposed to be protecting us from

what a fascist!!!!

he is speaking the truth.
look what the libs did to general Petraeus in the New York slimes.
the dems didn't say to much to support Petraeus. now colin powell stabbed the general in the back.

That is dumb, dumb, dumb America that he stands for.

Wow. Just wow.

he needs to retire soon

These kinds of "antics" have to stop. Demonizing fellow Americans is as un-American as it gets. It's a tactic that echoes 1930 Berlin. It's dangerous, and I hope the folks doing it get booted out of office this year once and for all. Perhaps - hoping, here - the record turn out is a signal this will happen. Enough of Karl Rove's political machine! Enough!

This is the same hate speech conservatives have been puting out for 8 years. He forgot to add thier favorite: Traitor! Careful what you say say, Loser!

Truth hurts, huh?

What ,have we not grown since 1860s.how dare he talk such nonsense and Hayes isn't the only one from the republican talking trash. This is in need of an apology and should be backed up with Hayes stepping down.

Why does it seem that many, if not most, Republicans think that anyone who doesn't think and believe as they do, is un-American? What a dangerously prejudiced and hateful belief this is. Just because one does not agree with the beliefs and ideals of another, does not necessarily mean they are against achieving the same goal. I am a liberal, and I care very much about America and hope for an America that is good and fair and tolerant of everyone's opinions.

Wow, as it approaches electoral defeat, the GOP is devolving into a politically-disjointed monstrosity spewing hatred and obscurantism.

What a sad fate for the party of Lincoln.

Liberals ARE real Americans. We demand freedom of speech. We demand the right to question our government. We demand separation of church and state. These are true American values.

Gov. Palin thinks the GOP's 2nd stimulis proposal is redistribution of wealth according to her interveiw with CNN. I would like the deal she got $150,000.00 dollars for food , clothes , and travel for her family. Thats some outstanding WELFARE benifits and far better tax break then I get for housing and supporting my family for the year.

CNN I would very much appreciate your posting this as you fail to post most of my comments-not pro McCain I guess.

I am sick and tired of hearing Reps. say you can't be a Christian and still support Obama. I am a 63 yr. old white woman (widow). I have been a Christian since I was 9 yrs. old. I have worked, and continue to, since I was old enough to get a job-with a signed statement from my parents, which SC required at that time. I am an Independent who voted for McCain in 2000. However, I do not see the same McCain today. In fact, I see him as a complete opposite of the man he was. I no longer have any respect for him.

As for taxes, I don't like paying them anymore than anyone else, but I am intelligent enough to know you can't run a government without them. These "Christians" who so strongly object to helping the less fortunate among us need to remember, "For even as you do unto the least of you"...I shouldn't need to finish it or designate the location, "Christians" should know it. Many of the people in need are there because of lost jobs-which IMHO must be blamed on our government-they sent the jobs overseas-why shouldn't the government be willing to help them??

God bless all Americans, not just PRO-AMERICANS!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN

seems like all these to be repubs losers are catching the sinister palin disease...too bad!!

go OBAMA-BIDEN 08 AND '12

Oh boy.. Palin didnt abuse her powers?? How is taking kids on taxpayers dime not abuse? And why didnt husband Todd watch the kids? I thought he took a lower paying job so he could be home more to be Mr. Mom??? What was he doing? I dont think kids getting a raffle ticket qualifies as a JOB!

How is this cutting expenses?

Cutting taxes?? She raised other taxes!! So no one really got a break!
Including Grocery tax! Wow that was nice!

This is just politics as usual as I see it. Nothing is going to change after this election, no matter who wins. Obama says that he's focusing on issues like the economy, but he's only using it as a means to tie McCain to Bush and Bush to the failing economy.

Since it wasn't Bush who wanted fewer regulations on Fannie and Freddie, and it wasn't Bush who forced banks to give mortgages to uncreditworthy borrowers, and it wasn't Bush who forced banks to become leveraged 30-1 and it wasn't Bush who issued credit default swaps at unrealistically low prices compared to the return, and it wasn't Bush who gave subprime mortgage bonds a AA rating, how exactly is he the cause of all this???

Perhaps it's time for a culture change in America where it is accepted that people can disagree with one and another or any political stance or platform and not risk being branded as unpatriotic. This is the 21st Century and the civil war is ancient history so why keep up the divisive rhetoric.

Actually news legitimate news outlets should be leading the charge on changing this culture so it won't plague the next generation like it has the current generation.

Kind of funny hearing this from someone that has accomplished nothing more than being a politician... Speaking as someone that has succeeded and has grown a business, I say Representative Hayes can go to hell.

yet another case of labeling people and creating the great divide. i am a liberal and this bigot doesn't speak for me or the generations of family members that have proudly served in the armed forces.

And this is what Sarah Palin has brought to the Republican Party. I didn't hear any of this BS until she started spouting it. McCain always ran a decent campaign until she came along.

Who's driving the Republican bus?

He's right!

Statements like Hayes', Palin's, Bachmann's, and, yes, even McCain's infuriate me! It is ridiculous and plain false for any Republican (who value corporations over citizens) to utter this nonsense. If it wasn't for LIBERALS, you TORIES would still be kissing royal butts!

I'm sending more money to the Dems and, especially, to NC. Enjoy yourself, Hayes. You keep making these outrageous remarks and I'll keep sending more money into the Dems' campaign coffers. And FYI I am a former Republican, who has been completely turned off by the actions of you and your idiot pals in a once good political party. I have been an Independent since 1999 or when that idiot (Bush) was tapped to represent the Republican Party. The GOP just keeps sinking lower and lower.

boo to all of you.

Typical republican nonsense. It usually works, but this election people have wised up to their strategy! Unfortunately for them, they are slow to wise up to people having done so.

Ah yes. The more senile, ancient Republicans to express their idiotic ramblings and fear-mongering, panic-induced tirades, the better. (I heard Obama is an alien!)

It must be terrifying to be this out of touch. I almost feel sorry for the geezer.

Wait, no I don't.

As a liberal I don't hate "real Americans that believe in God" but I don't like them very much.

Liberals do hate real Americans, liberals only like other socialists, clinging to their wine spritzers and atheism with antipathy for those who are not socialists like them

when these people on the right speak you always notice it was not what they meant to say.and thats only after they get caught.

Liberals hate ignorant conservative bush neo cons. I can't wait when we control DC and shove our libral agendas on these neo cons.

PALIN SHOULD DROP OUT OF THE VP RACE ! SHE IS ALL BUT A DISGRACE ! SHE SHOULD RATHER GO AND APOLOGIZE TO THE STATE -TROOPER OF ALASKA FOR ABUSE OF POWER !

Forget this divisive garbage. Let us unite.