Does McCain understand Native American and natural resources issues ?

His VP's mantra is "Drill baby drill"

It'll be great when he gets to go back to Arizona once and for all on Nov 5th!!

Obama '08

I thought he was a Georgian.

Hey John -
The only thing you know about Hispanic culture is what you read off a menu at the mexican restaurant you stopped by for a photo op on your way home to one of your 7 houses. You are clueless.

Does he ever elaborate on what his test was ???
Clearly he failed a bunch of them @ the naval academy

He is an American citizen.

"I've been tested and I'm going to test them."

Three points about this sentence: (1) When was McCain tested?
(2) Who is "them"? (3) This man is unstable. He will get us into another war! Abort! Abort! Heaven help us. Go Obama!

McCain also knows where Panama is.
He was born there …..unlike Obama who was born in America.

sneaky pete , 7:48pm ET

JOHN MCCAIN WAS BORN IN PANAMA..

Steve and EVERYONE ELSE IN AMERICA,

Making a statement like "I'm not going to be tested is with great certainty one of mte most quick ways to ensure that just the opposite happens. Has this NUT learned nothing from 9/11 NONE OF US HAD ANY IDEA THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN…we thought we were safe….I guess they showed us???? HOW CAN ANYONE in their RIGHT MIND make a statement like "I will not be tested" in the wake of September 11?

If I never hear or read that phony phrase of his ("my freinds" ) ,it will be too soon. I think this guy lies more than Bush & Nixon put together !

Fact Check: Did Obama get second-most money from Freddie and Fannie?

The Statement: At a presidential debate Tuesday, October 7 in Nashville, Tennessee, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain said Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats resisted regulating mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which ultimately collapsed and had to be taken over by the government. "Meanwhile, they were getting all kinds of money in campaign contributions. Sen. Obama was the second-highest recipient of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac money in history — in history," he said.
Get the facts!
The Facts: Federal law forbids candidates from receiving money directly from companies. The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics tracks donations from employees of various companies. The center's list of contributions from Fannie and Freddie employees places Obama second. Ahead of him is Sen. Chris Dodd, Democratic chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.
The total listed for Obama is $126,349 — a tiny fraction of the approximately $390 million his campaign has raised, according to the center. The list shows McCain has received a total of $21,550 from Fannie and Freddie employees. The list includes donations of at least $200 from those who receive paychecks from Fannie and Freddie. It also includes donations from political action committees — pooled contributions from employees.
The report spans from 1989-2008 — just a portion of the time since Fannie Mae went private in 1968 and Freddie Mac was created in 1970.
The New York Times has published a separate list looking at contributions from "directors, officers, and lobbyists for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" for the 2008 campaign cycle. That list — using figures from the Federal Election Commission — shows McCain receiving $169,000, while Obama received only $16,000.
VERDICT: Misleading. No donations actually came from the companies. One method of measuring employee contributions does put Obama second overall, but another, for the current election cycle, shows McCain receiving significantly more.
Filed under: Fact Check

Name it Mr. McBush……..what's culture you know? here you go…..you lie again that's why you loose McSame.

I thought you were a Georgian. Did you simply forget who you were due to your senile dementia or did you simply try to say whatever came into your mind to win over those people like Joe the plumber? Remember there are a lot smarter Americans out there.

Sneaky Pete, Sen. Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His mother was from Kansas and his father was Kenyan.

Why do we pay taxes?

—Not to spread wealth (0 point, if you think it is to spread wealth)

—Not to give out welfare (0 point, if you think it is to give welfare)

—Not to support the poor (0 point, if you think it is to feed the poor)

To make our Government "function". As an example, the Republicans just waged 2 wars because they know the Government has our tax monies, and one of the functions of Government is to "protect us."

Do you want Government to protect us? If your answer is YES, then vote to pay taxes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sneaky Pete, one of the requirements for presidency is that you were born on U.S. soil, not just that you are a citizen.

Sen. McCain, I grew up in Arizona. We know a carpetbagger when we see one. You came to Arizona to live the lavish life your mistress–oh sorry, new wife–had planned for you.

You do not know what Westerners go through.

Name one major executive decision McCain has made that would be the equivalent to that of a Commander in Chief?? He has NOT been tested and as Wesley Clarke so aptly stated flying a plane (and crashing a few) and being a POW does not qualify!! Honourable and tragic service but not involving any decisions.

Where are the rest of McCain's military records. Only 60 out of 600 have been released!!

McCain is NOT a natural Westerner. He transplanted himself here to marry Cindy in 1980, and to have the wealth of her family to back him for political office.

And, in all the years that he's been representing Arizona, he hasn't done much to help us. Arizona is a state that has lots of needs. McCain has ignored us. His only priorities seem to revolve around the next election.

Some of his worst offenses in terms of ignoring us is his lousy voting records as they relate to women, kids, and vets. We have MANY veterans of military service who have been honorably discharged and who have needed McCain's help. He has turned a deaf ear to them. Those vets in Arizona feel abandoned by McCain.

NEWS FLASH..the AP just relesed a story stating Governor Sarah Palin manipulated the bidding on the oil or is it gas line from Alaska that she is always bragging about.

Ok, westerner! We easterners don't have to vote for you then!

Three GREAT things will happen on November 5th.
we will know Senator Obama has won..
Governor Palin will return to Alaska, hopefully never to be heard from again…
And we won't have to hear Senator McCain say "MY FRIEND" 40 times a day…It has become really annoying!!

We can expect to hear the "my friends, I'm more electable" chant before to long.

If you read his statement again, he said "I'm going to test them – they will not test me". Doesn't that sound even more like George Bush? Fight – FIght – FIgh!! The ONLY LOGICAL candidate to keep us from engaging in unnecessary fights is Barack Obama!!

I am just wondering, why is McCain all about war and defense when there are issues like Economy, Health, Educaton, e.t.c to take care of.

It is good to takecare of defense too but, I think it is better for the global villlage to build a global family of peace and not of war.

Senator McCain there is just one America not west, east, south , north, etc – The United States of America one country same problems everywhere.
Get it please stop the none sense.

BY THE WAY, ENOUGH OF RONALD REAGAN !!!!!!! HE IS NOT RUNNING FOR ELECTION !!!!!!!!! AND OBAMA HAS A TRUE PLAN, MCSAME SHOULD BE CAREFUL , PALIN IS RUNNING FOR PRES HERSELF !!!!!!! back stabbing at it finest !!!!!!!

Hey,

I thought he was Georgian?!

Hey John,

I've been to your state of Arizona. The people are wonderful and It's a beautiful state, but maybe you should see for yourself that maybe you should have asked for a few earmarks to help your teachers and the people who live there instead of asking to build a boxing ring. Oh I'm sorry that was not an earmark but a add on to a defense spending bill.
According to the people I talked to you haven't done Jack to help them.
There the lowest paid teachers and are not helped when they teach in the worst neighborhoods. They live across the street from drug dealers, (I saw this first hand) and the police are so understaffed and don't have enough money to handle all the situations. Though they are doing the best they can and are trying to make a difference. Maybe you should help the people of your own state and not make empty promises to the country.

it seems to me i remember a few months back when the housing crisis happened, m MCSAME SAID " WE CANT REWARD STUPITY' talking about the people who got into a bad mortgage!!!! these were just people who wanted a taste of the AMERICAN DREAM, now he wants to help them !!!!!!!!! I SAY A LITTLE TOO LATE !!!!!!!!!!!! THIS MAN IS A TRUE HIPOCRITE !!!!!!!! GO OBAMA, the only way mcsame can win is to STEAL THE ELECTIONS BY THE VOTING FRAUD !!!!!!!

"I am not going to be tested." How in the HELL does he know that? Is he using Nancy Reagan's astrologor?

Hawaii has a very large and active native culture, they are also Americans, and Obama lived and interacted in that enviroment of diversity most of his childhood…so excuse me if I have a hard time believing that Obama just doesn't understand native americans as well as *coff-coff * McCain.

BTW…."our Hispanic culture", pardon me?

While the mob screams "socialist" at Sarah Palin rallies, we take note the increasing irrelevancy of McCain. This "socialist" label is simply the latest scare tactic of the Republican desperation machine. It's a powerful propaganda word, gets the low-info voters all riled up. Unfortunately for the Republicans, taxation does not equal socialism, and only fools will believe them.

WOW…. now he's calling himself a "Westerner"….just a few days ago he was calling himself "The Underdog"…..and stating how much he loved being the underdog.

I wonder what NAME John McCain will be using NEXT week…..

for you McCain /Palin folk ,Governor Palin is trying to run the show
say McCain aids if this man can not controll his camp, and he has become the running mate, do you realy want him to be your
president he talk about rocky waters he have rocky waters
in his own campagin

Uuuhhhmmm, don't look now but has John the Westerner managed to solve the immigration problem? His positions have been rejected by his own partisans. Too Mavericky maybe? Hispanics are supporting…uuuhhhmmm…Obama.

He was supposed to be interested in uniting people, now he is trying to mount sectional appeals.

He was critical of robocalls and negative campaigning until he decided to use them.

He was interested in reaching across the aisle, until he decided that democrats were dangerous socialists.

This campaign has made history. McCain is history. Obama represents our future.

THE ONLY FELLOW MCCAIN IS TO IS THE RICH AND BIG CORPORATIONS. CHECK OUT HIS 7 HOUSES, 13 CARS AND PRIVATE JET HIS WIFE OWNS.

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

WE NEED SOMEBODY FOR AMERICA AND THE PEOPLE!!

OBAMA 08

if you know south of the border sooo well mccain JUST GO THERE

You've been tested John, and you have given the wrong answer.

OBAMA '08

Senator McCain picked the wrong running mate, Governor Palin, then abandoned his honor and integrity (robocalls, mailers, et. al).

His actions are not presidential; rather, they are actions of a man who is finally desperate and at last just old.

Senator McCain you don't know squat about ordinary people so save your speeches for the country club crowd or your wall street friends.

the economy is tanking and you don't have a clue about what to do except tax cuts for the rich and your tried and failed trickle down economy.

Senator McCain, go out to your ranch and retire.

All this fear mongering that the Republicans want to do do they really think people are that stupid it was done twice before this is the third time come on McCain we are people have sense give us some credit why don't you.

This is funny, McCain has no idea what Albuquerque is like. The speach he gave makes it sound like everyone is living on a ranch and is worried about water and immigrants. I doubt he knows that Albuquerque sits on top of a giant underground lake and has no major fears of running out of water. He should stick to what he knows best, lies, deception and the promotion of fear. Vote for Obama/Biden in 08.

Actually, the mountains in the background are called the Sandias – Indian for Watermelon Mountain – they change color with the sun setting in the west each evening (dark pink, orange). It's not in Mexico (as the photo caption states), it's in Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO. And we use real dollars here – not pesos!

"My friends, I am begging for votes. Please elect me and Carabou Barbie. We are liars. Thank you, my friends."

I have a question:

I see more and more posts everyday about Obama not being elgible to run for president because he supposedly is not a U.S. citizen because he was born in Kenya not Hawaii. Aside from the fact that Factcheck.org and other independant agencies have stated his Hawaiin birth certifiate is legit- wouldn't he still be a U.S. citizen, even if born outside of U.S. territory, since his mother was a U.S. citizen?

I know that if you are born on U.S. soil, whether your parents are citizens or not, you are considered a U.S. citizen. So wouldn't it make sense that the child of a U.S. citizen born in another country while their mother is vacationing would still be a citizen since their parents are?

Some one please clarify if you could. I think its a dead issue anyways since I believe he WAS born in Hawaii, but if my logic is correct then it wouldnt matter anyways.

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Senator McCain keep saying he has been tested, but on what?
he has been in a senator for eight years side by side with
President Bush and look at were we are. I have heard him
in the debates his speaches and he must not be able to hear
because someone says onething and right behind their words say you said something all togather differant he did this allso to Brian Williams in an interview this makes him all so disrespectful
yes Senator John McCain has been tested and he has failed
the test let us bring honor back to America

Maggie, VT

Senator McCain keepa impling that he knows this, he knows that, but fails to say what he knows, how he is going to do it, and basically says nothing.

McCAIN says he knows about all our problems, he should he had a great deal to do with creating them! but he doesn't seem to be intelligent enough to explain to the American people how he is going to fix them. the only thing he talks about is higher taxes from the dems, and WAR,WAR,WAR. and added to all this he choses a VP candidate that is a JOKE to AMERICANS intelligence!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Sen McCain, I wouldn't make the connection that Obama's alleged (but not true) lack of travel means he can't understand the issues. You, sir, are computer-illiterate and there are many privacy and communications issues that require at least a basic understanding of computers. You want to open that can of worms?

this is realy funny to me, Im from New Mexico and I have not seen or heard anything that would prove He understands… Anything!!! He always has the same line with nothing to back it up!!!!

my friends….my friends…. i know….. i know……

I Can Hardly Wait To See You Ride Off Into The Sunset! Time To Hit The Dusty Trail!

And your whole reaction to being tested McCain is exactly the reason I am not voting for you. You are a war monger.

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (CNN) — At a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico Saturday, Senator John McCain told the crowd that he was a neighboring Western senator who understood the Southwest and Hispanic culture and his opponent didn’t.

“My friends I’m a fellow Westerner, I understand these issues, I understand land and water and Native American issues and border issues and I understand the challenges that a great, great western states face with our growth and our needs and our challenges,” said the Arizona Senator as he courted voters key to the state’s five electoral votes.

“My friends, Senator Obama has never been south of our border, you know that? And he doesn’t know these issues. I know them, I know what the Southwest is, I know strength and the culture and our Hispanic culture and the strength of our great states."

While McCain has been dealing with southwestern issues for over 20 years as an Arizona legislator, an Obama spokesman said that in fact the Illinois Senator did visit Mexico when he was in college.

McCain added a new line to his comments about Congressman Barney Frank’s plans to cut the defense budget, echoing the lines of GOP presidential candidates in elections past.

“The Democrats answer to the challenges we face is to lower our defenses and raise our taxes. That is not the vision I have for America. I want to strengthen our defenses and lower our taxes.”

And the Arizona Senator emphasized that while Senator Biden told donors at a Seattle fundraiser that his running mate would be tested by America’s enemies in office, McCain would test them back.

“My friends, I have been tested,” said McCain. "They may want to test Senator Obama. I’ve been tested and I'm going to test them. They’re not going to test me.”

Obama also has events in New Mexico and Nevada Saturday. These are battleground states that Bush won in 2004 but have been favoring Senator Obama in recent polling.

SO??????????????

mr.mccain,

yes right you've been test for the last 8 years along with bush ….. enough is enough….

The only thing you know mcsame is WAR,WAR,WAR AND MORE WAR, just like bush. that is why you and your kind are on your way OUT. BYE-BYE. since you know the west so well ride off into the sunset.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012

So if you believe McCain you believe he understands everything……

Makes you wonder why he changed his positions on sooo many things then.

John McCain and other corrupt Republicans caused the savings and loan crash in the early 1990's and now McCain is part of the Republican Culture of Corruption responsible for the current crash. They are now running a disgustingly negative campaign throwing all the mud they can. This is dangerous for our country because it brings out the crazy people seen at recent McCain-Palin rallies.

John McCain is confused, erratic, showing signs of dementia, is not looking healthy, likely to have his melanoma cancer return and is mindlessly spouting lies from his sleazy, dishonest campaign. John McCain has been in lockstep with George W Bush over 90% of the time. Another four years of Bush policies would totally destroy our country and that is what we would get with John McCain. If you believe John McCain's recent campaign lies that suddenly he would be different, then I have a Bridge to Nowhere to sell you.

Sarah Palin is clearly unqualified to be President, is a religious fundamentalist extremist who would take away a women's right to choose and would create an American Taliban reversing all the gains in civil rights. For the sake of our country, we must make sure that Barack Obama is elected President.

Having said that, Obama as President would be smart to have some moderate Republicans on his team because we are all Americans and need to work together in bipartisan fashion to solve our problems.

See http://Democracy-Now.us

"My friend" you are being tested right now in this political campaign. You have had the opportunity to show the world what kind of President you will be, and you are failing miserably. I started out believing that you are an honorable man, but what I see from you is anything but honorable, much less Presidential. You have been in the Senate for many years, including the past eight years. You have been part and parcel of the Republican regime whose policies have led to the economic meltdown. You cannot duck your responsibility for what you have done and for what you have failed to do. In distancing yourself from President Bush you sound more like a rat deserting a sinking ship than the "maverick" you purport to be. Your bravado about not being tested by "them" sounds more like a schoolyard challenge, or a bully looking for a fight, than the word of the man who wishes to be the leader of the free world.

What a versatile fellow! Not too long ago he was a Georgian.
Truly able to change his spots to suit the envonment.

First, I am not Senator McCain's friend. He can claim friendship with everyone within earshot a million times…and he has. It still won't make it true.

Second, why is it that Senator McCain says "I" so much? "I know…," "I've been….,""I'm this"…,"I'm that…," "I know where BinLaden is…," "I'll track him to the gates of hell…,"."I blah blah blah…"

Didn't anyone ever tell him that it's only the egocentric that talks about himself all the time? No wonder the average voter has a hard time relating to him.

You got to go to drudgereport.com and check out a real newsperson asking REAL questions of Biden. Now Obama has refused to let Biden's wife or anyone in his campaign be questioned by this station. Boy he's for real change uh? I guess you will be punished if he gets elected if you have any views of your own. God help us.

And America is happy you will be spending more of your time there on 11/5!

Are you joking me, John????

You understand Hispanic culture???

Hold on while I stop laughing at that!

PS, I hear Palin's planning mutiny!

Can't wait for 11/4!

The world is waiting for a man of substance…..and it's not McCain !!! He used to be an honorable man…..but now he is a desperate liar. The things he is saying about Obama are unforgiveable.

All the help Obama has been given by the media and the millions he has raked in after reneging on his word to take public financing has left me with an internal sense of disgust. McCain's getting my vote.

Ugh another "I know how to…" from McCain. Just 10 days left of this crap.

OBAMA/BIDEN

who is he kidding. He's lucky if he can change his own depends.

One JOE told us Obama can't handle the economy….
The second JOE the VP told us Obama can't handle the world
You guys are SOOOOO afraid of Sarah!!!!!!! TOOOOO Funny!!!!

He UNDERSTANDS EVERYTHING…..can't explain it but clearly understands. I am waiting for him to explain HOW he has been tested.

Why does this old white man who is married to a beer heiress continue to proclaim he understands "us" brown folk? His message is just as old and tired as he looks. Go home already, John. Turn the lights out, the party is over!

Obama/Biden '08
"McCain said he'd follow Bin Laden to the Gates of Hell, but he won't even follow him to the cave he lives in!" (Obama @ DNC 2008)

John you state that you are a fellow westerner. As a once big retired navy admirer of you I can not stand to see or hear you anymore. Your choice of a Running mate was atrocious.Yor ranting and raving about everthing made me consider your mental capacity. You have fallen a long way from a once admired and brave man to a man of questionable acts and certainably hateful rethoric. Most Americans do not believe you could handle the Presidency in a safe and competent manner. No way will you get enough votes and you are to blame for your demise. Go home and rest you have earned that but do not justify a position high in this government. You were a big part of the demise that is upon us. My 22 years in the Navy was to ensure my sons and their familieswould have a better life than me .You and this admin screwed that up. Live with it ,I have to.

He thinks because he lives in a neighboring state, it entitles him their votes? Ha !

Ha,.. thats all he can say?

He is so lost and cannot come up with a plan,.. and its 10 days away from the election!

How do "they" test senators? Neither McCain nor Obama have been tested in the role of President. The only test of these two that I've seen is the "test of honor" in campaigning, and Obama has won by a landslide. So McCain has been to Mexico and Palin can see Russia – we are set!

McCain stated I’ve been tested, I’ve been tested!
He is right; the Doctors have check and double check
McCain’s head and found nothing in it!
Obama & Biden '08

BYAWW!
Howard Dean!

I honestly can't handle the phrase "my friends" anymore it drives me nuts!!!! It's listed 3 times in this article alone. McCain you sound desperate and now the news is out that there is a battle between Palin and your campaign staff….just imagine how it would be if they were elected.

Obama/Biden '08 our only hope for real change in America!!!!

IT¨S so pathetic that OBAMA needs BUSH so badly that in every speech he has to connect McCain to BUSH and to tell the voters how bad last 8 years were….
Bush has nothing to do with 9/11 but he has prevented new terrorist actions in american soil…and people should give Bush credit for that..

I knew for years that tons of drugs were coming across my border,but I didnt do a thing to stop it.

John McCain still does not "get it." This election is not about which candidate is "ready," has experience or is "tested.". The 2008 vote is about change from Republican/Bush/McCain rule to "a new direction." It is about which candidate speaks, acts, and stands for US! McCain continues to to make "Obama" the central issue, but Obama himself has often said that the election not about him. McCain still thinks it is – he just doesn't get it.

McCain said, "I’ve been tested and I'm going to test them"
Do we really want a president that is going to go out there and 'test' the world powers? We don't need another 'cowboy' in the White House.

Obama/Biden 08/and beyond

Tested in what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, thanks to Cindy's beer money………..

What? No mention of Joe "The Plumber" Weaselbacker?

McCain is really starting to annoy me.all he does is attack obama, he never comes up with anything new. its just senator obama this.. senator obama that..bla bla bla.

McCain please just give it up. you lost.

There he goes blathering on again about "I know this" and "I understand that," just like in the debates. Empty claims. Meanwhile, Obama steadily goes about the business of showing that he is the one who really understands the issues and has good plans–and the temperament and judgment–to address them effectively, whether it's domestic stuff like the economy and renewable energy or foreign policy like Iraq and Afghanistan.

McCain says he has been tested….Well, I guess you can say that after having failed every test you have been given….So, maybe what he should tell us is why we should beleive that he will provide anything other than his usual erratic, unsteady and out dated refected solutions.

Senator John McCain Go for it. I support you and Sarah Palin, I flew missions over North Vietnam and did recon duty at Eielson AFB I have the up most respect and confidence in you team. I am not ready to endure the Muslim Way of Life.
George Maynard
Korea, Atomic Vet and Vietnam Vet.
George Maynard
SAC Retired

McCain has nothing left. He's out of gas and out of ideas. No real issues, no real campaign. His VP pick is already turning on him just like she did in Alaska.

You dont know Jack!! just because you say you know things McCain doesnt make it so. Just one more week and we do not have to see your pitiful arrogance ever again.

McCain/Palin – Liars of GOP.

The background is not Mexico, it happens to be the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas. The building in the background is William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, behind that is McKelligon Canyon.

Sure you are. And I'm a monkey's uncle.

Typical. I'll say whatever I need to get elected. Not working! Time to send Sarah back to Alaska in 10 days, none to soon!

Florida for OBAMA!

John sure is finishing strong. He's a maverick.

I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE THAT YOU

HAVE TO BECOME A PRESIDENT!!!

MOVE ALASKA WITH PALIN!!!

I VOTED OBAMA!!!

Just a little more south there Mr. McCain…a little more…now stay there. No use to come back east. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of your making in the comfort of one of your 7 homes while Obama gets to work on fixing Americas problems.

What a joke. "I understand land and water and I understand the challenges that great western states face with our challenges"? That doesn't even make sense!!

Why with all the economic turmoil has Sen. McCain not stopped the International Republican Institutes that he chairs from collecting billions of tax payer dollars that they receive as a "non-profit" ? Nation building can wait while we rebuild our own ….

What the republicans let administration did is give a small number of americans the key to the bank and did they really think these greedy people would do the right thing, the trickle down effect has not worked and John McCain wants to continue the practice.

JUST SAY NO!!!!!! Greed is a powerful addiction.

McCain went south of the border and befriended Pinochet in Chile, the dictator who overthrew a democratically elected government and terrorized Chileans for 2 decades. W/ friends like that…

I'm a independent voter, I voted yesterday for the first time a straight DEMS ticket. Palin, is negative but more important she is too stupid, how in the Hell they pick this dumb person for VP. Don't know the role of VP, I heard the same answer three times! McCain, is the one who has shown us that he is stupid too, no correction on her answer on the role of VP.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

McCain, you are not "my friend". I wouldn't want you or Palin as a friend.

Whhooooo!!! The SIDEKICK's back!!

WHAT A JOKE

What about East, North, and the South, John. How can they trust you when you profess your affinity to the western part of the country ….

I do not like McCain's statement that he "will test them." Sounds like that as soon as he's in office he'll be itching for a fight. This would be extremely dangerous for our country. Downright scary! We do not need this hothead as a leader for America.

McSame, I hate liars and you are good at it.You will get no respect from anyone ever because you have run the most dispicable campaign in history. Your next stop on the trail should be to look into independent living for yourself.

The last thing we need is for McCain to be TESTING our enemies…not with his bad judgment and erratic reactions to crisis!

Please, November 4th can't come soon enough!!!!

Ah yes, McCain HAS the answers. Yet again he claims to know how to fix things, but apparently doesn't know how to work with the existing president to impliment any of them.

As a fighter pilot he has the experience to make snap decisions without relying on others for help. Alas, we need someone who will find a concensus from all sides, so that everyone will be on the same page and willing to work for that solution. Unilateral decisions have worked Sooooo well for the US so far.

Time to let some truly new voices into the picture.
Obama/Biden '08

If McCain is so strong in the Southwest, why is he losing ground in Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico.

If the s.west is his turf, why is it that in his own state, he is beating Obama by only 8 points in most polls, while Obama is beating McCain in his own state of Illinois by 25 point?

Somebody answer that question.

That's right, Obama!
A visit to Mexico while you were in college does make you as experienced as McCain's 20 years of dealing with the problems of the area.

You are truly the messiah. Or is it Superman?
I'll still take my chances with McCain and Palin.

Nice to see that he wants to "test" them…why does this seem like the unstable- unable team keep digging themselves in further. Man who throws dirt loses ground- when you in a hole stop digging…

The "my friends" baloney is wearing a little thin.

Wasn't he the same guy that wanted to divert one state's water source to feed another state – without regard to what the state with water actually wanted! Nice try McCain. The only experience with hispanic people you have is when you talk to your gardener in your mega-million dollar ranch (oops, I meant 13 'ranches')

Is that why tribes like the T.O. on the Gila rez only recently got funding for you diverting/stealing the waters from their Gila River over the past 50 years? You may "know," or be well aware of the conditions of Mexicans and Native Americans in the southwest, but you have no plan to alter you policies away from George Bush. This means the Indians will not receive a check for you stealing their water for another 50 years under your plan.

Well, if you ask me, this just goes to show that McCain should stick to what he is very good at, and that is being a Senator from the Southwest, and not stretch himself with the complexity of governing the nation and leading America in its relations with the rest of the world.

1. McCain, for the last time, WE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS!

2. “My friends, I have been tested,” said McCain. "They may want to test Senator Obama. I’ve been tested and I'm going to test them. They’re not going to test me.” What the….? You're losing it.

3. You need to check on Arizona b/c polls are getting tighter there.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

is mccain really arrogant enough to think he won't be tested, every president is, and not only that as part of bin laden's plan to bankrupt america it would be in their best interest to attack america. Because they know mccain would without hesitation continue bush's policy of war, pre-emptive and otherwise.

The GOP sure gets real nasty when they are behind in the polls. McCain is spending a lot more time attacking Obama than he is making his own case.

Gag! McCain's a westerner? And let me guess.. he's got a plan! He won't tell anybody what it is but he can do it. He's got a plan – yeah. Sure.

Filthy, rotten, disgusting, dishonorable, disgraceful, senile, bitter, angry, arrogant… just a few of the words that come to mind when I ponder the McCain / Palin ticket.

mr john mccain, you poor soul, the writing is on the wall, you know everything thats wrong with america. you know everything so how come these ideas off your's have materialise since you been in govt for the past 26 years. wow wonders never amaze me that your interest have been for your so called pro-american friends and the real rich americans. so whats the latest on your pals from the keating klan 5. thank god bush voted for you as he himself did not have a clue, oh and on national security which you claim to be the best suit, did your involvement in the vietnam war changed it, were you a general there. you were never a powell or storming norm. you live in the past just like that sarah, you should have spend the money on her wardrobe for education as she needs it. i cant wait to see the disappointment when you lost to the community worker who has not experience to lead america.

McCain now sound like he is truly losing his mind!

He's going to test them…

How? If he does it in typical Republican style, as his background would suggest, that might include continuing unilateralism in foreign affairs; continuing or accelerating military confrontations, including preemptive ones, with foreign powers rather than engaging more aggressively in diplomacy; sparring with other countries over oil and other resources; arguing with them and labeling them as enemies and terrorist states; continuing our centrist behavior by insulting other cultures like the French and Swedes; refusing aid to struggling countries and regions like Sudan and Darfur; and on and on and on…

McCain may be FROM the west BUT he and his campaign have not exhibited western values. In the west, we sort of think that honesty matters, that loving our country means being able to disagree without questioning one another's patriotism. We in the west think character matters.

John Mccain…I live in the west, I believe in Western values…and you John MCain…are no westerner.

I'm a fellow Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08.

Early voting is the way to go.

This "tested" thing is getting old already! When McCain said that he will "test them" sounds like George Bush! America doesn't need another George Bush!

Geographically speaking Obama was born FURTHER WEST of McCain….so he's even more "Westerner". LOL.

lol, how amusing that he actually thinks anyone would care.

Yeah, Obama's never been south of the border…unless you count Kenya, Indonesia, and Hawaii. Obama's also never cheated on his wife or been cited for ethics violations by the Senate. Guess there are some real differences between the candidates.

Oh, give me a break Mccain. You are so out of touch along with Palin.
What a Joke.

Confused! You are an American, stop divisiness!!!

Where in here is any kind of policy statement? I'm so tired of hearing nothing from McCain and Palin except lies and slams against Obama and Biden. It's so 7th grade, and getting very, very old.

JOHN McCAIN you could be better off if you stop saying these two words… ***************** MY FRIENDS ****************

YOU are not my friend. You have great appeal and could be more successful if you say…. ****** MY FELLOW AMERICANS *******

Your friend " Mr. Keating " was no good. and there are more people that hangout with you that should not be your friend…

DAVIS ************** ROVE****************BUSH JR.**************

Obama visited Mexico when in college? I bet he was scoring the Mexican brown weed. After all, he's the man that has admitted smoking pot and snorting cocaine. Please wake up, America!

A socialist with no experience or a moderate with years of experience?

NOBama, NO Way!

Senator McSame, you are a fake, a liar and you don't understand that you are indeed a warmonger and noone wants war. We prefer peace. Every word you utter is "fight" Between you and Palin, one likes to shoot moose and wolves, you like to bomb, bomb, bomb.

mccain has done nothing for the state of arizona. he knows nothing of the south west

HOW IN THE HELL HAS MCCAIN BEEN TESTED HE HAS NEVER BEEN PRESIDENT THIS GUY IS INSANE WITH ALL THIS I 'VE BEEN TESTED CRAB. THIS GUY IS JEALOUS AS ALL HELL OF SEN OBAMA HE SHOWS NO RESPECT .

What's that sound? Is that the band warming up on the deck of the McPain Titanic?

He's a fool with poor judgment!
Don't be cruel , just post the comments CNN!

Yes, indeed Senator McCain will test them…. the same way Bush has tested Osama Bin Laden WITH the approval of McCain! If there's oil there, McCain just might test them. He has proven that he will run head long into war! And that he will stay until we win… whatever that is!

McCain is the past, I don't think he understands the world of today. "my fellow prisoners" Bless his heart, he is still a prisoner of war… he's the past and old ideas that have not worked, but he does not want to give up on them.

Obama is cool headed and highly intelligent. If he does not have strength in an area, he will get it…. or get someone to help out while he does educate himself. But as a college professor of Constitutional Law, I doubt if he will have to do much to educate himself!

McCain, you are not my friend. STOP CALLIN ME YOUR FRIEND!!!! I DON'T EVEN SUPPORT YOU!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Those who voted BUSH out there please stand up!!! SEE WHAT YOU DID? Politics is not a joke;it's serious busisness and I hope you have learnt lessons
LESSON ONE: Never change a winning formulae!!!!! Clinton years were certainly one of the best,but you decided to change it. You voted personality instead of substance.Then ofcourse you are obsessed with dynasties and historic names ie BUSH. Most got distracted by minor and insignificant things such as the MONICA LEWINSKI affair. If it was Al GORE OR JOHN KERRY would we be having this mess. Is it coincidence then that this BAILOUT is nearly = WAR EXPENDITURE in Iraq. REPUBLICANS=BUST ECONOMY=HATE=WAR=HATE OF FOREIGNERS=SPIN DOCTORS=NASTY CAMPAIGNS.

LESSON TWO:NEVER SAY 'I VOTE REPUBLICAN/DEMOCRAT no matter what'. Vote best best CANDIDATE for the day. If you party changes its beliefs and philosophy then why vote for it?

LESSON THREE: BE OPENMINDED
Open your mind beyond race,charisma,personality,region etc and definitely consider OUTSIDE view. Why on earth would any President say he wont talk to Rogue nations??? why.why,why? You cannot negotiate with Zimbabwe,Iran,Venezuela,North Korea etc(small insignificant states) yet you negotiate with China(despite the legacy they have on human rights). I quite like the open-minded nature of Obama. Talk to anyone as long as conditions are right. DOES TALKING WITH THEM INCREASE OR DECREASE RISK OF 'ROGUENESS' OR TERRORISM? Think about it!!!!!!!!!

LESSON FOUR:BELIEVE IN GOD
American and British foundations have been based on Christian values. Is it a coincidence then than CHRISTIAN VALUES ARE MORE UNDER ATTACK THAN EVER and this CRISIS happens? Answers anyone? Wall street? Bush?

Obama is the man for the future. Embrace him. Vote OBAMA 08.

There goes Mcsame again dividing the people…

I would ask Senator McCain if Sarah Palin has visited Mexico or for that matter has she visited Arizona? Could we stay on task and simply ponder the economy and how we as a people can approach mutual goals with dignity and mutual respect as Christians and Americans!

They have called Dem who are liberal AntiAmerican, America haters and this fool thinks anyone from the dem party is going to support much less vote for him. McCain has no plan other than what his daddy W gave him, And after the campaign he has conducted he has shown himself to be a foul, odious old man.

McCain is not my fellow anything except old and white. That's not enough. Obama/Biden!

My friends, I can't wait to vote for Obama on Nov, 4th.

I heard the speech in N.M. Nothing but lies. The only thing McCain spoke about was Obama. I am sick of hearing him whine. If you can't take the heat go back to Arizona. PLEASE.

I seriously doubt McCain knows "Hispanic" Culture, if he did he would not have used the term "Hispanic"… look up the taxonomy. And, with what, 7 houses, mr. Elite does'nt know Jack (or maybe Joe " the crack stops here" plumber?) about Latino/as, Chicano/as, etc etc. The Congressman from the "Snowbird" State eh?

John we don't want you to test them! We want peace and prosperity!

I heard this event was not even full to capacity, they had to go round up people off the streets to attend so it would look full.

mccain seems to be the new "pander bear," at this point he will be whatever he thinks he needs to be. He can be joe-sixpack, or a wealthy shopper who spends 150,000 on hair, make-up and accessories for his running mate.

Gee..I guess Hawaii isn't south enough for him?? What a maroon!

Oh really? Then why aren't you leading in big states like California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and Colorado? Heck, even Montana and North Dakota are in play.

Pander, pander, pander…

Oh, the sound of desperation!

He lies from both sides of his mouth. Why does his speeches sound more and more like Se. Obama's? He will say anything to get elected.

SARAH PALIN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Given McCains age and health history she could in deed become Commander in Chief

I am terrified at the prospect of this less than open, inexperienced, undereducated woman might be the President of the United States.

Ms. Palin was a parlor trick in response to Mr. Obamas flashy Democratic Convention. The problem is that a trick, is just that

Ms. Palin has close ties to the some pretty interesting people in Wasilla.

Google: Steve Stoll and Palin.

Extreme? Anti-American? You must judge for yourself.

PLEASE do your own research.

There are so many skeletons in Ms. Palins closet that there is no room for her new $150K wardrobe.

Oh, please, McCain. Fellow Southwesterners? Arizona is southwest only in name. Obama hasn't been south of the border? Perhaps, but he is not like your rabid Tucson sheriff who hates anything and anyone south of the border. There is a reason why Arizona is the only southwestern state hit hard by the housing crisis. Because you are not like New Mexico and Arizona and California that also share borders with Mexico and understand the border culture. You are a southwesterner like Cindy and the sheriff are southwesterners. You happen to live in a state that borders another country for which you have neither love nor understanding.

If he knows the border issues so well then why do we still have unprotected borders? Why is there an ever increasing smuggling trade cutting through southern AZ in both drugs and illegals? More politics as usual from the maverick man.

In case there's anyone out there still wondering what 'Trickle Down Economics" really means. It is spending $150,000 on clothing in one month, and when you're done, donate them to those who can no longer afford to buy gas in their cars.

Any wonder why McCain is fighting to protect tax cuts for the rich?

Whatever, McRage. I live in Tucson, I am an Independent, an American of Mexican descent and I sure didn't vote for you. You may win Arizona because of Maricopa county's numbers, but I think you suck up to anyone you think will get you elected. You flip-flopped on abortion and immigration (abandoned that issue, didn't ya?) and it's clear you know jack about economics. You are a lout and picked a boob for your running mate. I would rather give an intelligent thoughful man a chance than vote for you. One can only hope you lose and get voted out of your seat in Arizona, since you've done such wonders for us here.

I have lived in AZ over 20 years and he has never set foot in the town I live we're to small and too common for his tastes. He has done nothing to improve my family's life and will not do anything to move this country forward. He is the 20th century we need the 21st. . . .

Vote Early Vote Obama Vote…

Being a fellow Westerner does not qualify you to be the Commander-In-Chief of this nation. Someone has a better resume than you do.

So McCain is going to go out looking for fights?
Doesn't sound very western to me.

mccain is what this country should aviod…think of our image around the world…….

mccain represents everything that has ruined(BUSH) the system..

we need generational change ..a new mindset…and a 72year old man cant bring that.

Ive made my pick.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08…..i look forward to the future now

Good, soon he can spend his time between Arizona and Alaska when he does not feel like showing up for Senate business.
"Tested" by being on a Navy ship as a stand by jet fighter pilot or a POW in Hanoi? These were wonderful, courageous acts of military service to our Nation, but have absolutely nothing to do with the type of thinking, diplomacy and navigation that our next President shall need to deal with current world geo-political considerations.

So what if Obama hasn't gone down to Mexico on a sunny holiday. He'll have time enough.
Hell, it took McCain 25 years to visit Upper Canada! I guess, such an important strategic partner was never that important to him.
Perhaps, the real reason it took so long to visit is because he remembers what it was like in 1812 when he personally watched Canadians burn down the first White House, and hasn't wanted to visit a terrorist nation like Canada!

Hey the followers of McCain, have you read this article? I doubt it, most of the time, the followers of ignorance do not try to see things from other points of view.

Just in case there are some of you who can read:

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/make_believe_maverick_the_real_john_mccain

Why does the media choose pictures of McCain alone and almost lifeless while airing Obama as bright and surrounded by people? I've noticed the same pattern each election CNN must be pro-democrat as Fox is pro-republican. Whatever happened to unbiased journalism?

I am to write a book on the know it all mccain.

I'm surprised he didn't say "My friends, I'm Native American and Hispanic, just like you". He'll say or do anything…

And to think…I voted for him in the primaries in 2000…

He's not the same man…and that is very, very sad.

Senator McCain, you sold your soul.

Yeah, I'm sure Obama visited Mexico while in college. But didn't we all hit a few cantinas in Tijuana when we were in college? Tijuana is not Mexico as much as it is South San Diego. Why did he even have to respond to that question? Is he going on defense now? McCain was talking about south of the border, as in being there, knowing the people, land, culture. Obama only knows the south side of Chicago.

McCain needs to stop saying, "Obama doesn't understand…" It's incredibly condescending.

Judging from the debates and your policies, it seems like Obama understands things a lot better than you, Mr. Maverick.

My friends…Mr McCain has not been tested as President but we do know his temper and his reactive personality too well.
The only real test McCain has faced was when he was a POW and he sang like a bird (hence his nickname songbird). His first thought is always to do something impulsive and wrong. He over reacts and does not seek wise council. On that respect he is a maverick that we can not afford.
He is too dangerous for the dangerous time.
We need a smart guy this time.
Obama

They're NOT going to test you, Senator?!?!

How arrogant. Could we get someone that is going to be smarter about world affairs, please? Haven't we already found out that yeehaw is not a foreign policy? Haven't we been bitten bad enough by poor foreign policy attitudes from a swaggering know-it-all already?

More Piccard. Less Kirk.

mccain your own campaign says palin is goin ROUGE, according to websters this means she is a dishonest and unprincipled person: a trickster, isn't that what we've been telling you sense the day you chose her. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

i want someone with experience to run america, not someone that

voted 'present' a whole lot of times, what kind of 'good judgement' is

that?

After meeting with small business owners in Colorado yesterday, McCain released a statement emphasizing the need for “less government regulation of their business.”

Politico’s Lisa Lerer notes that this is “a dangerous message in the midst of a market meltdown many have blamed on a lack of regulation on Wall Street.”

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/10/25/mccain-less-government-regulation/#comments

He should have brought Ellie May with him, she'e eaten Taco Bell before, that makes her knowledgeable of issues south of the border!

Did anyone else notice the stupid jacket that McCain was wearing today?

its over john.
go take a nap, you look tired.
we westerners dont like you.
you will be lucky to win your own state.

McCain's been south of the border hanging out with Pinochet.

Atta boy Mcain, Less than a thousand people showed up to hear your same ol nonsense. Looks like they really love you in (Albuquerque)New Mexico. Better try to get your own campaign back in order.Palin is off thinking on her own. What would your administration look like?Bet you wouldn't be able to fire them fast enough.

Sorry you are not yet tested. You need to take a blow out punch from my hands – old man and cear the test.

DID YOU HEAR McBUSH SAY THAT IF HE IS PRESIDENT,HE WILL TEST ALL OUR ENERMIES?

ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS TEST THEM HOW? IS HE GOING TO TEST THEM LIKE BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN?

IF HE IS ELECTED THERE WOULD BE NO FUTURE FOR OUR KIDS.
McBUSH THINKS HE IS STILL IN VIETNAM. DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN HE SAID MY FELLOW POW IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Too bad McCain can't do any better than that.

What good is McCain if he can't tell who the real terrorists are?

Name Calling McCain Unsteady Irrate and Irrational.

His Economic Plan is Welfare for the Rich

Uh-Is Senator Obama not in Mexico now, didn't he go during the primary? What is McCain talking about. He is demonstrating the "I have nothing else" syndrome every day. Nine more days,a few hours, and a few minutes and we will not have to hear anything from McCain except a concession speech.

There is this one terrible mistake that Senator McCain made… picking Governor Palin as his running mate and VP candidate. I don't understand how anyone can vote for this pair because of that important "first" decision.

Obama/Biden 08… can't wait!

Well I wouldn't say that McCain knows Colorado very well. He came out here in April and stated that the water compact that Colorado and other upper basin states have with California and Arizona should be renegotiated. Making sure Arizona has water for green yards and golf courses doesn't sit well with Coloradoans.

He later apologized after realizing that he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about.

yes, a fellow Georgian too!

So he understands about water issues? Is that why he wanted to re- open negociations about the water rights between the Western states?

WARNING – WARNING – WARNING
Hey Florida and Indiana – Watch your voting places carefully.
The neocon repugs are already doing everything to discourage and corrupt the voting and it isn't even election day.
Once at the polls be patient, pay attention, bring a video recorder and DEMAND your right to vote if challanged.
Don't let the repugs steal another one – we've been working to hard.

Yeah and most of us know ,you are a liar John McCain. You know this and you know that, but you looked infantile during the economic crisi and you took a teenager approach to your VP pick.What you should know ,is you will go down in history as the worst run campaign and the very worst VP pick ever.You were once an honourable man that sold his soul for all the wrong reasons.

Our enemies most certainly WOULD test McCain. Anyone who behaves as erratically as he has shown himself to be would be a prime candidate for repeated tests by our adversaries. And more to the point, the testing is not what would be dangerous for the U.S., it would be how he responds.

I much prefer trusting our security and our standing in the world community to Obama and his cool, steady temperament, his analytical mind, and his top notch advisors.

He's lived in Kansas. He's lived in Hawaii. He's lived in the East while attending Harvard. He's been everywhere..

McCain is paying for making Palin his vp candidate. She is as self-serving as they come. All you have to do is actually read all of the things she has pulled as Gov. The hockey rink is just one of many. Read about the pipeline. So much for taking on the lobbyists. I guess you take them on except when they benifit you. She is a loose cannon who knows very little about life outside of Alaska. Nice comment about the study of fruit flys. Open mouth and insert foot. If McCain really wanted to win, I would knock off the insults at Obama, get rid of the ****** of the north, and be the real John McCAin. The one everyone knew years ago. He has lost my vote more than Obama has gained it.
What you sow, so shall you reap. Oh, mention Wright, and out comes a spreader full agains McCain and Palin. I suppose if she was to become VP, she would have hands laid on everyone. Yes, Gods will will be done on the 4th. Palin will be heading back to Alaska.

McSame & Failin’……..man what a random duo. He should have shot the moose killer a long time ago. McSame could kick the bucket at any moment and Failin’ is dumb as a brick. I definitely do not trust Failin’ to run the country. She would be worse than Bush.

Its a shame because I am a die hard conservative but I am not blinded by ignorance, stupidity and unstability….I see it.

If McSame was asked, “If you shoot your mother right now, we will make you president.” He would probably think about for a few minutes and then blow her head clean off. Thats how bad he wants it. I am from a family of conservatives but we are all voting OBAMA !!!

Obama is from the MIDWEST. He undersands all four corners of America

Uhhh, I'm almost sure McCain grew up on the East Coast. Correct me if I'm wrong. He's as much a Westerner as Bush is a Texan (Bush DID grow up on the East Coast).

Senator McCain is an honest man that truely cares about his country. If the media had not been so biased, they would know the truth in this race. Save the USA, vote McCain / Palin.

John McCain was born in Panama. He is not a real American.

If you think things are bad now, they'll be alot worse if Obama wins.
We will see a nother great depression!

Go McCain

I got a McCain mailer today…calling Obama a rookie, an apprentice, a freshman, etc.

Note to McCain campaign, you're argument that Obama has less than ideal experience would be an effective argument if our alternative weren't John McCain and Sarah Palin.

If given the choice between inexperienced and promising (Obama) or someone who has proven that they are wrong and erratic over a period over many years (McCain) especially when his understudy is inexperienced AND lacks knowledge or even the curiousity to gain knowledge….and say hello to President Obama.

Mr. McCain, if you were tested, we know what you would do without a thought. Look for the "nuculer" codes.

There goes McCain again – telling half-truths. How many more people are just turned off by the way the Republicans lie, lie, lie.

Talk about the REAL issues, Mr. McCain. There's still 10 days to go – if you dare… TICK TOCK

Obama/Biden 2008

I think that McCain is a fellow Westerner.

I also think he needs to remain in Arizona, nearby Nevada, for the remainder of his political career.

And I know how to fix it, win it, test it……………………………………etc, etc, etc.

In case you've forgotten, Senator, Hawaii is also part of the west. Geez, this is about the stupidest campaign I've ever seen. Pack it in, pardner. Go Obama!!! Jim from Honolulu

My friend, my friends, my friends.

Who lies to friends?? McCain has no friends!

Well, it's not really about who understands this or that, it's about who has the better judgement, and clearly that's not McCain!

I understand the west. I understand Indians and cowboys and know how to fix them. I understand the economy . I understand war. I understand Hispanics. What? Latino's, whats that? I know how to do it and fix it and win it my freinds. Broken record understands everything but has no answers. Oh thats right. He said you have to elect him first and then he will show you.

A westerner who based his campaign in Virgina and who really lives in Virginia.

This is part of Sen. McCain's problem — he sees lines, divisions…us…them. Rather than seeing a country in dire need of healing and unity, he continues to play starring role in the Hatfields and the McCoys. It's time for Sen. McCain to wake up and realize that the United States wants its sense of unity back and wants this to be welcome and respected across the globe.

John McCain: The United States' next Panderer-in-Chief

How could our defense possibly be strong at home when we are currently engaged in two wars?

the people in AZ don't like you McCain because you have done nothing for the state.

Maccain say anything do anything politics,is this gonna put food on the table?tell old maccain?

So, Mr. McCain, does that mean also that you don't understand the real issues of Ohio, Florida, Penn, N. Carolina, Virginia b/se you're not a neighbor of either Ohio, Florida, Penn, North Carolina, Virginia? I will take your words!

McBush wants to steal Colorado water and no nuclear waste in Arizona in his backyard.
So much for the Westerner,
FAIL
No way, No how No McCain

McCain/Palin 08! They are our only hope!

We need a POTUS who will strengthen our defenses and lower our taxes not a POTUS who will do the opposite!

My friends, my friends, with friend like me, who needs honesty?

He should bury it in his head!

"I'm going to test them." I heard this part of his speech and it frightened me. It's just the sort of arrogant, unilateral attitude that has brought our nation's reputation down under Bush and Cheney. Lieberman also said the new President would be tested as did the Pentagon which has a transition plan in place. America needs the cool, calm presence of Obama at a time like this, not a hot-headed man like John McCain. My ballot has already been cast for Obama/Biden.

It is apparent now that McCain's final week on the campaign trail will be to perpetually attack, attack and attack Obama and not talk seriously about the issues.

What a disastrous way to end a campaign. McCain will be living with this for the rest of his life. He will go down as having run the dirtiest campaign in history. Where's his dignity? I believe he flushed it down the toilet a long time ago. What a dishonor it will be for him to end it this way.

So were many others…..Ted Bundy, Unibomber, Charles Manson…..you get my drift

From the tactics Hillary used. When you own as many houses as him you can claim you are from many places. So when they are out of work they can ride their bikes past your enormous ranch and wonder what went wrong. Doesn't matter where your from John because you are so out of touch with whats going on it is a joke. Remember how the economy was fundamentally strong about 9 days before you had to fake suspend your campaign to go solve the economic crisis? Remember how you said that great strides were made on the economy under the Bush Presidency? Do you even remember what you had for lunch today?

McCain, quit saying you've been tested!. No one has been tested the way the a president is tested until they have the honor of being elected president.

Westerners, McCain's home state may be out west, but Obama has the capacity to evaluate the situation and act in our best interest – NOT impulsively as McCain has (as shown by his campaign being suspended, but not really suspended since ads were still running in my state).

Come on New Mexico and Nevada. Its ok to turn your state blue. I am working on turning my state blue as well. Hope is on the way!!!

Obama/Biden/'08

When you go out there to vote you better pay good attention and double check your vote before you summit it. In some state if not all the republicans fix the machine up. If you vote straight democratic they fix the machine so your presidential vote go for McCain instead of Barack. So you might think you vote for Barack and the machine was fix and it goes the other way. So pay good attention to make sure your presidential vote goes to your choosing candidate. These are disgusting tactics that the republicans are using right now in some part of Texas and may be nationwide. We need fair and free election so rigging these machines is nothing but disgusting tactics. Also when you go to the polling place no political T-shirt because they will turn you away.

How come McCain is friends with everybody, knows everything, has been tested on everything, yet appears to have very limited good judgement when it comes to running a consistent, well planned campaign? He's everything but stable and his selection of Palin pretty well removes any credability that HE thinks he may possess. There has been two months of running down his opponent and very little policy and direction from this guy. It's ok John, your "friends" will take care of you after the 4th!???

Mcwar wants to test others. Great deal John why not start a war with every country or threaten to and lower the US standings in those countrys eyes you and Bush havent already.

Sorry, John, not buying it. You HAVE been tested, and you FAILED horribly. You failed your test when you said the economy had "strong fundamentals." You failed your test when you stopped opposing torture. You failed your test when you went from opposing the Bush tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy to supporting policies that favor the mega-rich and screw the average American. You failed your test when you embraced the neocon agenda. You failed your test when you attacked America's longstanding policy of progressive taxation and mis-labeled it "socialism." You failed your test when you picked an unqualified Palin over qualified candidates. You failed your test when you embraced Karl Rove's "smears, fears and lies" strategy instead of running a respectful campaign focused on issues that matter to the average person. You are currently failing the test to determine if you have a shred of honor and decency left.

OB '08

it is very funny how john mccain says he knows everything except how to win

MCCAIN GO BUY YOU A ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR RANCH SOMEWHERE OUT ON THE RANGE AND TAKE YOUR RUNNING MATE WITH YOU, OH BUT SHE'S TURNING AGAINST YOU, WELL JUST SEND HER BACK TO ALASKA, BUT DON'T FOEGET TO GET YOUR CLOTHES.

hi westerners i'm a JOKE, SIGN JOHN MCCAIN

“My friends, I have been tested,” said McCain. "They may want to test Senator Obama. I’ve been tested and I'm going to test them. They’re not going to test me.”

Even more reason not to vote for McWarMonger. If he really thinks that he won't be tested if he is elected then he is more egotistical than I thought possible. Every recent president has been tested by a foreign nation or group.

McCain seems to be everything to anything yet nothing to what really counts.

The Man with a Job to do. Only Some one with his skills, can save the USA… You Can dobt it… But after the end of this fiscal year, If he is not Elected… You will wonder why!!!

The rule here is simple– Go and vote early, if your state allows it. I now confess that I voted proudly for the Obama/Biden ticket this afternoon. It comes with such great feeling to vote, it also helps make up for my last vote for Bush/Chaney. I continue to beg God's forgiveness for contributing to the failure of our nation by voting for Bush/Chaney; never will I vote on moral issues again. That is between the individual and his/her God. As a christian, my command from God is simple: "to love my neighbor as myself." God, and only God alone will fight issues of abortion, morality and so on. I know full well that God always chose leaders with Intelligence, such as King Solomon.

Hmmmm, wasn't it Bush who tested and got us into the war with Iraq? So, who is McCain going to test and just what is it going to cost the American people?

Isn't Hawaii south of the border? At least it is on my map. As for immigration, it isn't just a southwestern issue. Methinks McCain should quite the rhetoric while he is behind.

McCAIN: "I'M A FELLOW WESTERNER",

Now wait a minute . . .

. . . when Russians rolled into the country of Georgia, did not McSame say " . . . we are all Georgians too".

Which is it McSame? Are you Georgians, Westerners, Americans, or what?

As usual, McCain is all over the map. I'll just put my vote on something more stable – - "Obama-Biden".

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GOD Bless the United States of America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership Team!

Hey Senator McCain, if the west is anything like the east, they'll say "thanks but no thanks" to you and your maverick/sidekick

Ok sure, we believe you……. yeah right. McCain you have lost our trust.

I heard that and almost choaked on my coffee. What happened, that POW theme wasn't working anymore?

Yep, McCain's been tested, what he doesn't like to mention is he failed. Anyone notice how many medals he flashes arround from his war career? Not too many because he doesn't have that many. He was a poor example of military officer and had it not been for his capture and his father he would have retired with an amazingly unremarkable career there.

He's done great things in the senate as well, too bad he's turned his back on it for most of the last 2 -4 years. Heck, his name was on the bill that made it illegal to pay for clothes with campaign funds so he had his party do it. Tried, and failed.

I would have loved McCain to have won, 8 years ago, but what we see now is a mere shadow of that man.

And it shows.

I stood out at that rally today with my Latinos for Obama sign. I had more honks from Obama voters than the idiots who were at the low-attended rally. Loved knowing that New Mexico is for Obama. Expect 45,000 tonight at Obama's rally at the University of New Mexico. Can't wait.

I guess being born and raised in Hawaii, and Indonesia isn't south enough for McCain?
Man, this guy is a pandering joke.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Does he know that Obama's tax plan will cost a family with an income of $500,000 only and additional $6727 and that one with income of $1,000,000 an additional $38,200 in taxes. Or that only .4% of households make more than $1,000,000.

It must be so depressing to be a republican right now!

Yeah, and Obama's not moving to steal Colorado's water for Nevada and California either like Mccain is.

Obama/Biden 08 I voted. have you?

MCcain is not my friend and I hope he is not yours either. Dont be fooled by the cameleon.

McCain is out of touch how could he approve $150,000 worth of clothes and 30,000 worth of make-up what a joke.

McCain still doesn't get it. He has experience in doing the wrong things in foreign affairs and in running a campaign. His crowds are angry and he thinks all America is angry. We are not angry, we just want an intelligent president this time. —

Poor John – can't wait for the book to come out after this debacle of a campaign. Waiting to see whose book comes out first and see all of the finger pointing that is sure to take place. Question for you – can you clarify how you plan on testing America's enemies? A bit concerned since that would mean that we would be the aggressor. Hmmm – sounds like the same approach of Bush and Cheney – you may want to rethink that statement – oh forgot, you are a maverick after all (and nothing like GWB).

McCain,

Can you talk about the plans you have for these issues instead of saying you 'know how' to fix them?

Can we get a tangible outline on said 'fixes'?
OVer the past few weeks all youve been doing it talking about how your opponent does not know, yet he has laid out plans on what he would do that we can READ.

Can you at least rise to that?

Sen. Obama would be an excellent President. Sen. McCain was probably the democrats favorite republican, but Palin and his campaign advisers have ruined him. He is not the same. Sarah Palin is not ready or intelligent enough to understand how the government works. And she is much too close to being the actual president.

Does that mean you're John "W" McCain? John McCain, he's an old westerner and Sarah Palin is his trusty "but not ready" sidekick.

What exactly does this "I've been tested" mantra mean?? He has a military service record? He's been tortured? So have many other servicemen. I respect and honor the service and sacrifice he has made: thank you John McCain. However, I do not feel you are best qualified to lead our country where it needs to go and for that I thank Senator Obama for the hope and vision this country needs at this time. Are we going socialist?? I don't think so. It is very easy to label any new tax reform as socialistic in nature. I don't think many of the critics understand true socialism. Governor Palin also spreads the wealth from oil revenues to all Alaskans and I'm sure she doesn't consider herself a socialist.

Going on vacation at a four-star resort in Cancun does not make one an expert on Hispanic culture!

I am married and have a daughter with a third-generation Mexican. I would say this qualifies me to say that I know what is in the best interests of Mexican-Americans and other Hispanics in this country.

Obama's policies will favor Hispanics by far…. that is why my entire extended family is voting for Obama in 08

Your speech reminds me of one you gave about a year and a half ago when we were going through the unresolved problems of illegal immigration.

You know the one where you said that we needed an additional foreign worker program because there weren't any American workers that would work as hard as a Mexican one.

Mccain seems to know everything while Obama doesn't and Mccain knows how to test anyone while Obama doesn't eigther….
ITS SIMPLE… He's running out of time and ideas on the campaign trial. If he knows all that he says he knows, WHY DIDN'T HE GUIDE PRESIDENT BUSH IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

here we go again, why doesn't he just his trap. I cannot stand to look at him or hear his voice. Palin ought to be a model since she knows clothes so well. They are going to loose by a landslide!

Cant see HOW McCain has been tested..He has never been president either ! only a vet victim, just like my husband..for that matter, my husband is far more intelligent than McCain even..McCain wants to be commander in Chief, only..make more war, anger more countries..divide our great nation even more..
NO THANKS
TEXANS for OBAMA

My friends, Senator McCain has been tested. Now he is testing the patience of the rest of us. He has never been president, so he would be starting from scratch just like every other first-term president. The difference is that he would be CONTINUING the same disasterous policies of the past 8 years. So Senator McCain, please go somewhere and sit down and be quiet.

In truth, I don't feel safer and I won't feel any safer with you as president. In fact, with all your blabbing about being 'tested' some of our more mischievious enemies may be tempted to test you further, and I KNOW you have no idea what diplomacy is. So retire already. If you were any good, you would have a higer rank in the military.

I watched McSame's message from New Mexico today and the part I found most humorous was his taunt that he knows "___________" (fill in the blank) — he know about Western land, water, and on and on and on. Kinda like him saying in the debates that he know how to fix "_________" (again, fill in the blank). Seems he knows everything and how to 'fix' everything — the only problem is he never says how……?? The only 'how' he mentions is how to hate Obama.

No Way, No How, No McCain, and most certainly No Palin!

Is that like Mrs. Pilan never, or rarely, having been outside of Alaska?

Opps…forgot! She's off limits, right?

My friends, Senator McCainhas been tested. Now he is testing the patience of the rest of us. He has never been president, so he would be starting from scratch just like every other first-term president. The difference is that he would be CONTINUING the same disasterous policies of the past 8 years. So Senator McCain, please go somewhere and sit down and be quiet. I

n truth, I don't feel safer and I won't feel any safer with you as president. In fact, with all your blabbing about being 'tested' some of our more mischievious enemies may be tempted to test you further, and I KNOW you have no idea what diplomacy is. So retire already. If you were any good, you would have a higer rank in the military.

Amazing….Get ready all you republicans AND disgruntled Clinton supporters.

You thought that ole' Johnny was doing something big and different having a woman in the number two slot huh?

Well again….GET READY!

Cause now you are going to see McCain treat her like Number Two….
Everything regarding his loss will be and is starting to be blamed on her. The typical scenario. Blame the woman. How is that for change? John McCain isn't going to accept this loss, but he will make sure Palin does. That is the reason for the "Rogue" story leaking out. The foundation has already been laid.

John MCCain doen't know where all Obama has been. I am sick of John saying Obama needs to go South. John is the one who needs to go South or anywhere but here and take her Ugliness with him…DG in Tx

McCain is grasping for anything and everything. John McCain has no clue what most people are going through since he and his wife are worth over $100 million dollars, own 7-8 houses, own 13 cars and on an on. McCain is a fraud. He doesn't understand anything. He want's to give himself and Cindy a taxbreak while Obama says that he needs to pay a few more taxes like they did under Ronald Reagan.

YOU ARE A FELLOW TEXAN.

YOU ARE A FELLOW DESTROYER OF OUR ECONOMY.

YOU ARE A FELLOW WARMONGER & DIVIDER OF OUR NATION.

IN ESSENCE, YOU'RE A SHADY, NASTY, ANGRY, IGNORANT PERSON.

McCain says he is tested thats wrong wrong it is McCain that has been doing the testing and its on woman withhis life long patten of a cheater while being married and buying a marriage license to marry Cindy while still married to Carol .
Did he think he was testing when he picked unvetted Sarah ? John you don't know what the word tested means all the voters know is you are a tested liar,tested to lie to coverup another lie and full of hate ,love war.

yeah mcclame, you're so full of BS, you squeak when you walk…Go home face it it's over…You have lost all dignity and honor…..

all mccain can talk about is himself! we are sick of hearing him say nothing positive and all that comes out of his mouth is about obama. he is DONE..FINISHED…OVER…HE NEEDS TO GO BACK TO ARIZONIA AND RETIRE WITH THE OTHER OLD GRUMPY GUYS!

I know
I have
I will
I am
vision I have
I want
I understand

I I I I…….You are going to do it all. All by yourself. What about WE, US the American people….It really is all about you My Friend John.
And how can you be tested and not tested in the same sentence?

According to the AP, the crowd at McCain's Albuquerque rally numbered about 1,500. When I was briefly on the University of New Mexico campus at 1:00 local time, the parking lots were close to full for the Obama rally that would not happen until six hours later.

I urge everyone to go to the Anchorage Daily News site and read the opinion article written by Professor Alan Boraas entitled "Palin Blessing Echoes Extreme…"

It is an eye opener and will make you think as you recall all the many remarks in Palin's speeches.

Listen Mr.McCain and Your Mate. if you know so much how come we are at this position? do you really like this country, who has given you already the power? you just keep on talking about your POW. as far as im concerned i lost a respect that i had for you. one more thing The white house is not a nursing home.

it is not about being tested it is all about what you will do to the people of this great nation.on problem with u sir is that u talked too much about obama instead of talking about what is in the heart of people,economy and health care.you didn't remember that obama has never been investigated by any court of law at any time,

So was Barry Goldwater…McCain will lose just as bad!

I don't think he's said anything this whole campaign except "trust me I know" "I'll fight for you." We aren't fooled we'll be moving forward with people who actually put some thought into the next 4 years; instead of those who just hit the copy button on the Bush Agenda!

Oh McCain, please stop…. Obma did not go to Mexico, therefore he does not understand about that culture, he did not go to Iraq, he does not understand war…. McSenile, how did you learn about the Civil War, have you been there? What are you trying to say, that just because you go to a certain place makes you an expert? Like arah Failin says, she can see Russia from her house, hence….foreign policy experience. Hey McFailin, I have a cat, therefore I am a veterinarian. So there!!

My friends, I'll say anything to get you vote for me..

Okay, can someone tell me how John McCain has been tested in regards to a foreign affairs crisis? I believe he told the story about him sitting on the run way during the Bay of Pigs episode under President Kennedy but I don't understand how that tested him. Was he going to wage an attack on his own or was he sitting there waiting for commands?

And, why would he talk about Obama never visiting south of the border? What difference does that make? Am I not supposed to vote for him because he has never been to Mexico? If that is the case, then we shouldn't vote for McCain/Palin since I don't believe she has been south of the border either.

Sure – McCain may "understand" but in all the time he's been in Arizona he's done nothing about them!

Bless his heart, McCain and his entire camp is falling apart. McCain, is saying anything and Palin, don't know which way to go, somebody, anything throw her a rope or something

McCain ask Palin about the illegible bidding that went on with Palin in the middle Alaska over the pipe line that may never get built. It is criminal to interfer with the bidding process. It's all on the Huffington Post.

This should call for another investigation. Palin the gift that keeps on giving!

john mccain! you are a washington insider for 26 years. you are an east-coaster now .youv'e told so many fibs, even westerners disbelieve you now.

John McSenile needs to stop with the labels, Joe the plumber, I am a fellow Western, maverick, you know Sarah said she does not believe in labels, as she told Brian Williams about the label feminist . Please pray for Jennifer Hudson and her family and the safe return of her nephew.VOTE EARLY, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN
Connie from "BLUE" Indiana

When this man says he has been tested, what does he mean? Does he mean being shot down by the Vietcong? Why is this man lying to us in broad daylight and we are letting him do this? This is "nonsense" .. let me borrow borrow a word from Gen. Colin Powell.

Thank the Lord that we only have to listen to 10 more days of this nonsense.

"My (millionaire) friends, Sen. Obama wants to raise your taxes. You know what I want? I want to lower yours and make those pathetic poor teachers, custodians, social workers, policemen, militarymen, construction workers, PLUMBERS, and all those other poor saps pay 'em for you! Country first! William Ayers! Please vote for me! I'm really old and this is my last chance!"

McCain you are a trip. Go back to AZ please. You are using these people there.

CNN

BIG Question!

Can McCain throw Palin out as his VP candidate and pick someone else between now and November 4 (election day)?

oh, here we go, now there playing the blame game.

1. McCain tried the scare card
2. McCain tried the anti-american card
3. McCain tried the sympathy card
4.McCain now trying the blame card.

Just shut up already McCain and go away.

You can't control your caribou-barbie while campaigning how are you going to be able to control her once you are President. I am an independent voter I tried to give you every chance to try and show me why I should vote for you. Yes, I will support Obama now, there team seems to be working pretty well together, yes there have been gaffes on Biden side but all in all they have been there pretty much together.

McCain may have background with war strategy, but he is clueless when it comes to the economy and taxes. This country needs a leader that can work with the critical ecomony and bring his ideas into the century that we exist and not "reganomics"!

What is McCain going to say to Asian Americans / Europeans?
Answer: I've been to Asia / Europe. I know their Culture. I am a fellow Asian / European and I understand the issues.

Oh! Come on….Gimme a break…Sen.McCain, if this is your plan to woo the voters…I think you need to come up with new ideas or change the whole of your Campaign team. Oops! I forgot, its already late for you to turn this election whatever you do.

I can't believe Dana just used the phrase "off the reservation" maybe she's been around Palin too long

No Mccain you are not. We tell the truth not lies or play on fear/hate here in the west.

You show em John You are the "MAVERICK" Don't let the Demwitts
hold you down. You are a man of true grit and courage.

another lie , mccain do not know anything about obama and what places he has visited

Being from a "border state" what did John McCain ever do about illegal immigration?

McCain doesn't understand anything! Just go away and take your moron hockey mom with you!

Oh senator McCain what has become of you? Obama is going to win but please try and lose the election with some dignity.