October 25, 2008
Posted: October 25th, 2008 07:51 PM ET

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Sen. McCain warned Sen. Obama not to get too far ahead of himself during a campaign event Saturday.
Sen. McCain warned Sen. Obama not to get too far ahead of himself during a campaign event Saturday.

(CNN) - Senator John McCain attacked Sen. Barack Obama for having his inaugural address ready to go and said that Obama’s presidential preparations will be proven premature at a rally in Mesilla, Arizona on Saturday.

“We just learned from a newspaper today that Senator Obama’s inaugural address is already written.”

“You know? I’m not making it up. I’m not making it up. I’m not making it up. An awful lot of voters are still undecided, but he’s decided for them that well, why wait? It’s time to move forward with his first inaugural address,” McCain said.

“My friends, when I pull this thing, I have a request for my opponent. I want him to save that manuscript of his inaugural address, and donate it to the Smithsonian. And they can put it right next to the Chicago paper that said Dewey Defeats Truman,” he said in reference to the 1948 Chicago Tribune headline incorrectly proclaiming Dewey the winner of that presidential election.

“There’s 10 days left in this election, maybe Barack Obama will have his first state of the union address ready before you head to the polls. You know, I guess I’m just a little old fashioned about these things. I prefer to let the voters weigh in before presuming the outcome. What America needs now is someone who will finish the race before starting the victory lap.”

McCain was referring to a New York Times article published Saturday that said John Podesta (who leads Senator Obama's transition team) "has been mapping out the transition so systematically that he has already written a draft Inaugural Address for Mr. Obama, which he published this summer in a book called ‘The Power of Progress’.”

Minutes after the Republican presidential candidate finished his speech, an Obama aide clarified that the address was in a book John Podesta wrote before Obama was the nominee and was written for a generic Democratic president.

In another response, Obama-Biden spokesman Bill Burton denied McCain's claim and linked him to a very unpopular Republican president.

“While this charge is completely false and there is no draft of an inaugural address for Senator Obama, the last thing we need is a candidate like John McCain who just plans on re-reading George Bush’s,” Burton said.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Lawrence Ryans Fort Lauderdale, Florida   October 25th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

There has been comments relating to whether one would prefer a president with more experience or one with better judgements. I would take the one with the better judgement anytime. The one with the more experience still can't explain why over 4,000 young soldiers have lost their lives in a useless war. The one with the better experience would not have allowed the soldiers to have been there in the first place, so those beautiful lives would still be here living their livelyhood with their family. Being a Harvard graduate is a bonus. Graduating 894 out of 899 on the graduate list scares me.

beth   October 25th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

And the point of Mr McCain's comment is??? When is he going to campaign about the issues? Can't he understand that if they win based on the campaign they've run, the whole country loses? We need a leader, not a tattle tale and a diva.

Carrie   October 25th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

I don't hear the fat lady singing yet. I can't believe the American people have been duped by the rhetoric of Senator Obama. The first thing he plans to do is sign the Freedom of Choice ACT, which he cosponsored.
This will negate state abortion laws, making abortion legal up until the birht of a child for any reason. Other countries want Obama elected because he is weak and a pacifist who cringes at "The Star Spangled Banner" because it speaks of bombs bursting in air. He plans a trillion more in federal spending. His new motto will be, "Ask not what you can give your country, but ask what your country and give to you." He has crucified businesses suggesting they are evi. It is business that give all you idiots voting for him your jobs. You will regret electing Barack Obama.

jfc1   October 25th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

"Just 10 days to go. 10 long days of McCain's insanity."

eh, he'll still be a US senator after the election.

at least I think so.

if he doesn't go nuclear.

republican voting for obama   October 25th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

mcbush, your big mistake was palin.

get rid of her and i will reconsider.

go obama

reality   October 25th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

October 25th, 2008 2:51 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

wow.. the McSame campaign is coming undone. It's surprising how MsSame can make the argument for experience when, he has far more experience in running campaigns and still failing, and failing miserably.
Experience means nothing if you're not competent, and McSame is incompetent.

If you think of this objectively, McCain is not qualified to run the small business Joe the plumber wants to buy.

Vote Early, Vote Obama and Vote for a great future for all Americans.

MCCAIN JUDGEMENT ON PALIN WRONG   October 25th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

McCain thought he was going to pull Hillary's supporters with Palin. She had her own agenda. She is a crook, evil, narrow minded person. I hope her political career is over. GO HOME AND TAKE CARE OF ALL OF THOSE CHILDREN.

John Obegolu   October 25th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

I can not believe that McCain is wasting precious time commenting on speeches someone else is writing. Poor judgement. He should be talking about where he intends to take America, Only 10 days left, no time to waste.

rbho   October 25th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Griff
Please learn to write proper English – you are an example of the fools who blindly support an idealogy and not what is best for America. I genuinely wish McCain would have done two things: picked a running mate that allowed us independents to have a sound reason to consider him and secondly, spoke about issues and solutions than the irritating comments typically along the lines of "My friends, I have a plan... I have a plan.... I have a plan...." What the hell are the details of this plan? Also, stop calling us friends unless he intends to invite me to one of his 7 mansions, a free ride on his jet, a ride in one of his 13 cars, etc.

My support for Obama is based on a well articulated and reasoned set of solutions to systemic problems facing our country. For that he wins my vote and simply because of that. I do hope we realize how close our country is coming to the point of going from a great nation to one that could be a has-been. That is not an option and we must vote for the country and not in support of an idealogy – the same idealogy that have torn our country over the last 8 years.

RACHEL   October 25th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

McPalin is right in that it's not over. It's not over until every vote is counted and Tom Brokaw announces "Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States" (I had that dream the other night. It was beautiful :) ).

Obama has a decent lead in the polls, but the only poll that counts is the one on Nov. 4. Let's be happy and encouraged that we are ahead, but we can't get too comfortable. We can't be that snowboarder in the Olympics that had a sizable lead and started celebrating before crossing the finish line and fell and lost the race.

Please, if your state has early voting, do it, and encourage others to do it.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

Mark   October 25th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

he's an idiot, period. He will wake up one day and look back and see how he let the people in charge of the republican party steal the presidency from him and make him look foolish for the rest of his life, his reputation is done, he might as well just sit back and do pain pills with his wife and doctor shop in each town of his 7 houses and watch palin go back to alaska in shame when the truth comes out about her troopergate and her $150,000 in clothes and the fact that the highest paid person on the McCain team for the first 2 weeks of october was Palins make-up artist who got $22,000 for just 2 weeks, and her witch hunting preacher and her husband who wants alaska to leave the united states and the poor kid who has to go to a shotgun wedding, and Joe the plumber who isn't a plumber or paid taxes and the girl who lied about getting beat up by a black guy, or fox news it wasn't a hoax and saying if it wasn't true then it was the end of his campaign and he will forever be known for racism in his campaign,SNL , Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert can't even right stuff this good!... good luck everyone we need it

Rogue Palin   October 25th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

As a PA resident I wish we had early voting. CNN please stop talking about Race as an issue every 2hrs, we know it is. Let's start talking about Obama's economic plan which has got a lot of support by economists!

Jim in Bisbee   October 25th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Mesilla is in New Mexico, not Arizona.

MSB   October 25th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

WAY TO GO! "GIVE THEM HELL!" HOW ARROGANT OF OBAMA.
VOTE MCCAIN!!!!!!

R.O.B.   October 25th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

Well lucky for you Mr. McCain, you won't have to write one anyway.

a Rose from Iowa   October 25th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

I no longer believe in you.
You were once an honorable man...but look at you now.
I would stay away from being so negative...stay far away from Rush, Rove, and all the other ADVISORS who have ruined your mind and the entire GOP. The Republican Party was once respectable. No more. It's the party of whites trying to stay behind their gated lives. Why are there so many whites at your meetings?? Why aren't there more people of color?? It's a great world of diversity and the country has changed towards even more diversity. This country stands for liberty and justice for ALL...not just a few.
Don't make it worse!!! No more lies...no more listening to screeching Palin smearing Obama.

Barbara the PTA "Mawm"   October 25th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

John McCain is so pathetic! He sounds like an angry child stamping his feet in a temper tantrum. It's so unbecoming and makes me dislike him.

Independent Fred   October 25th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Willy Brown October 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET *wrote*

"Nothing would be better than Barry looking so dumb founded on the evening of 4 November when McCain beats the Chicago liberal. Hey Barry did you get your sick granny to say you was borned in the USA?

*Sigh*
This is exactly the reason Independents are turning away from you people. This type of mean spirited garbage will ultimately prove your parties undoing...

BTW It's "Born in the USA" not "Borned in the USA"

Ken in NC   October 25th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

McCain maybe if you run in 2016 you can take a lesson from this campaign. Learn from the Obama campaign and stay on message and do not waste time trying to make your opponent do what you want him to do.

Talk about how you will run the country in 2016.. WOW you will be 80 then. Maybe you better tape your campaign now for your 2016 bid for the White House or the Old Folks Home. They may vote to allow you in one.

GE in MD   October 25th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Shame on ya, Johnny Mc ... Get the facts straight before you go off with guns a-blazin' – we don't need another trigger-happy cowboy in the white house.

Bulldog   October 25th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

Wow, McCain is angry. What a surprise. He really needs to attend his anger management meetings.

Rogue Palin   October 25th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

HA HA HA this is so funny, McCain is distancing himself from his own achille's heel, Palin piggy lipstick!

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

I know this particular ticker entry may not be the right place to post this, but since there is not currently another one open for comments I feel that I should post it here.

I've heard countless people in my city, who are not as open minded as myself, say "yeah them black folk are going to be voting for him just because he's black" .

First off, he's not black. He's bi-racial. Secondly, the racial intent of such comments is grossly invalid because I have done my research into the African American population in the United States and the polls currently show Senator Obama ahead in MANY states which have very little, some almost next to no, African American population.

SW,OHIO   October 25th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Just lies, more and more lies. Sounds like a typical Republican!

VETS4Obama   October 25th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

McBush it is time to save what little is left of your honor and STOP the all out lies and negative attacks! You were poorly mishandled by your advisors yet you let it happen! You also let people influence your decision on a V.P. and you erroneously selected a smart mouthed, dim witted piece of eye candy!!!

MC   October 25th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

You can't even get your own running mate to cooperate with you. HA! Good luck with getting the entire country to follow you!

OBAMA 08

Edwina   October 25th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

If McCain had done what the 'less experienced' Obama did and started the process of vetting VP candidates more than an hour before the beginning of his convention, he would not be looking at Sarah Palin all crazy on National television. He might even be planning his own inagraual address. Instead, he is still poking at windmills. If he truly thinks that, in the bottom of the 9th, he can pull this one out, he needs to stop pointing fingers at Barack Obama. It's unbecoming for someone of his skill level and much more fitting of his running mate who seems unable to enter into a real conversation centered around issues. John McCain needs to talk common sense about the economy, the war and the state of this nation. Unfortunately, I am beginning to think he is just as deficient in this area as the good Governor.

Rhonda   October 25th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

I think it is important to be prepared wether you win or lose. A speach should be written in advance since waiting you may find that you wont have the time to do it at the last minute. That is smart thinking. McCain just likes to attack and we don't need that right now with the economy the way it is. If he wants to win he has to think about the American people instead not wanting a man like(that one) Obama to beat him.

Democratic or Republican- Black or White   October 25th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

This election should not be the platform for holding a rally for Black Americans,
Mr Rolland Martin a CNN Contributer, a Black American Democratic supporter, and a Black American Activist, continues to promote rascism among White Americans wjo differ from his own personal views.
Heaven for bid if you disagree with him, you are automatically labelled as a rasict.
Mr. Martin you are not Martin Luther King.
Stop pormoting hatred with your one sided views.
Is Obama White or black.

Raoul   October 25th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

McCain can't even take care of his own campaign let alone be truthful or accurate. Palin is running loose and apparently "off the reservation". Holy cow.

Obama supporters- keep the pedal down until November 5th!

Moe, NY   October 25th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Go Obama.....we are all with you!

jl2008   October 25th, 2008 11:28 pm ET

I'll be voting for Obama early this Monday in Texas. I'm so excited! This will be the first time I vote Democrat but I'm confident with my decision. GO OBAMA/BIDEN!

CMG   October 25th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

John, the party is over. Your choice of Palen took you down. I guess the white house is not on your list of residences. Two nasty people on one ticket is not the recipe for victory.

hmm...   October 25th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

seriously.. what bill burton said made me laugh out loud

Richard   October 25th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

You know who's going to win this election? McCAIN, McCAIN, McCAIN. No way in hell should democrats run this country, they will just bring weakness and uncertainty. The great people of the United States do not deserve a patsy in the White House, which Obama is. There is no substance in that eloquent rhetoric, it is full of crap.

LET THE REPUBLICANS RULE !

j   October 25th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Everyone's been so interested in Obama's birth certificate that I decided to check out McCain's. McCain wasn't born in the United States. He was born in Panama.

xargaw   October 25th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Obama has been warning supporters everyday to not get complacent, to work extra hard and to take nothing for granted. That's the opposite of what McCain is claiming. Watching McCain campaign you can see how strained he is. On the other hand, Obama looks like he is having the time of his life. Obama is so much better equipped, it couldn't be more obvious. It is a leader of a lifetime.

Common Sense '08   October 25th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Advise to the Senator Obama Campaign...not that they need it!

"Never murder your opponent when he (McCain) is committing [political] suicide." W. Churchill

Bigbubba   October 25th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

McCains attack ads are backfiring on him. His ill-advised Vice-Presidetial choice is going rouge on him according to his own aides. And now he is trying to distance himself from the President he was trying to ally himself with in the Primaries. I'm not sure it would be in Obama's intrest to listen to anything McCain has to say.

That being said, John McCain may have just given Obama the only words of wisdom spoken by McCain in the whole race. Never stop running, they might be gaining.

Jojo Jones   October 25th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

I just want to give a shout out to all you elderly white voters. John McCain is not George Bush. He offers much more when it comes to caring about our country! Do not listen to the media. They are corrupt. John McCain will do what is right for America! Please vote for John McCain! Do the right thing!

Peter of Oregon   October 25th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

McCain's sounding like an angry old man, sort of like his brother Joe McCain.

Reason   October 25th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

gUYS

1. Obama is NOT MUSLIM. He is Christian. Stop believing the rumors. The Republicans want to foul us like they did 4 years before.
2. Obama was born in Hawaii. Again the republicans are trying to trick us again. Don't fall for it!!! We don't need Bush III.
3. Sarah Palin is a joke. Enough said.

Obama 2008

Denise Groves   October 25th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Mccain should also have his done.Obama is not doing anything that is not called for. Bush signed an executive order for his Cabinet to begin working with the new POTUS and his Cabinet. Both men should be doing this. You do not wait until the last minute.
That is what is wrong with the McCain campaign. They are all tactics. never prepared for anything.

Nathan   October 25th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Shouldn't McCain be in the Smithsonian?

capitalist   October 25th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

cnn...why aren't you covering the story about the obama campaign refusing future interviews with a local tv station in florida after one of their anchors asked joe biden some tough questions (something the rest of the media won't do)?...why can't the obama ticket answer tough questions? more importantly, why isn't the media asking them?

Tom   October 25th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

I have the deepest respect for adult but Sen. mc cain has proved me wrong, how could he have chosen that no knowledge lady as his running mate, she just destroy everything he has work for

No Hillary = No Obama   October 25th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Obama's pomposity and arrogance has reached a new high, although it is consistent with his other grandiose behaviors. It is now being reported that he has already written "his" inaugural address!!!! This is very consistent with his parading around Europe as if he had actually accomplished something; his placing a Presidential seal on a lecturn and talking as if President; his football stadium cornonation complete with Roman columns; his reneging on accepting public finance because he realized that the golden goose will buy him the White House. Really, this is beyond the pale. Do we really need another narcissist occupying the Oval Office – disgusting.

Michael   October 25th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

OMG Johnny Boy, don't you have anything better to talk about? Like an economic plan, how about an energy plan beyond "Drill Baby, Drill"

How about a plan for education? Besides saying that "we can't have a plan for "Every Interest Group""

You getting the point Johnny? America wnats, needs to here specifics, not vagaries. And certainly not the misguided personal attacks that have become the hallmark of your campaign.

Chloe   October 25th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

MORE LIES.....THAT SEEMS TO BE ALL THE REPUBLICAN TICKET KNOWS TO DO. DO THEY REALLY THINK THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THAT SIMPLE MINDED? NOW THAT'S ALL WE NEED........TWO MORE LIARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE??????

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Nah I Dont Think So.   October 25th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Its ova mccain give up and save what lil dignity you have left.

Saggitaurus   October 25th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

you mean McC is not prepared to win? He doesn't have a Plan B? And he criticized someone that is?

P. Ferg   October 25th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Why did McCain spend all his time talking about whether Obama has written his speech or not. I would think you should have something like that ready whether you win or not. McCain spent all that time babbling about the speech, why didn't he tell his crowd what he would do for them??? Guess he doesn't know.

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

EVERYONE, PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW WHO IS REGISTERED TO VOTE TO TELL EVERYONE TEHY KNOW WHO IS REGISTERED TO VOTE TO:

GET TO THE POLLS ANYTIME BETWEEN NOW AND NOV 4 IF YOUR STATE IS DOING EARLY VOTING

TAKE THEIR TIME VOTING IN MARKING THE BALLOT

TAKE THEIR TIME IN PUNCHING THE CARDS

TAKE THEIR TIME IN TOUCHING THE SCREEN OR CLICKING THE MOUSE IF YOUR STATE USES COMPUTERS

DO NOT GIVE THE POLL WORKERS AND COUNTERS ANY REASON TO CALL FOUL DON'T EVEN LET YOUR STATE COME TO A TIE VOTE

LETS GET BARACK OBAMA IN OFFICE AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

wycky   October 25th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

McCain won't be ready for the job on day one

nelda   October 25th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

McCain,...it is called being prepared,..in case one crosses the finish line. I suppose McCain can't think far ahead,....thats been his problem all along!

John   October 25th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Stop talking about Obama and tell the nation what you're going to do for them!!!

Vets_Unite   October 25th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Mr. McCain, I am active duty and I have had great respect for you in the past. Please, for the sake of God, shut up now and go out with a whimper. At least don't screw up what is left of your legacy. You and your brother can take a chill pill and just settle down now. It's over...my friend.

Chloe   October 25th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

MORE LIES.......IT SEEMS THIS IS THE ONLY THING THAT THEY KNOW HOW TO DO.......?? WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? ALL WE NEED IS MORE LIARS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!!

Joseph Adewole   October 25th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

America now have Three Presidential candidates!!! Barack Obama, John McCain and Sarah Palin...........One wonders if she thinks this contest is about Cat-Walking or Local Beauty Contest with borrowed dress?

Frank from Peterborough   October 25th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

What a pitiful old man his campaign has been based on lies and slander with no platform and irratic and irrational behaviour from McCain himself. Look at him wandering around the stage completely befuddled and disoriented.

Anyone voting for this shell of a man has to have a death wish as there hasn't been anything sensible coming from either him or his cohorts since this election began.

Sick, sick and sad.

ricardo williams   October 25th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

DL Hugley stole the show. Very entaining and humorous show. However I didn't like the Freddie Mac skit as an excuse to talk about pimps nd hos. Look forward to his other shows.

reality   October 25th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

wow.. the McSame campaign is coming undone. It's surprising how MsSame can make the argument for experience when, he has far more experience in running campaigns and still failing, and failing miserably.
Experience means nothing if you're not competent, and McSame is incompetent.

If you think of this objectively, McCain is not qualified to run the small business Joe the plumber wants to buy.

Vote Early, Vote Obama and Vote for a great future for all Americans.

Michelle   October 25th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Chuma-
That's because "Usain" rhymes with "Hussein". John McCain and his "patriots" get people confused when they have similar names. Unfortunate that a terrorist got the gold, huh?

joanne   October 25th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

After reading a series of your articles I must come to the conclusion that the "Journalists" working for CNN have already made their choice for the presidency! I have not read one article to date that finds any fault with Mr. Obama. He must be the most perfect candidate to ever enter politics. Amazing, since my reading and research has led me to discover that this candidate is part of the dirtiest "political " machine in the country today. Perhaps if a few of your reporters and news anchors actually spent time doing unbiased investigation things would not appear so rosy for the Obama camp. Imagine that if you can, honest reporting of the facts!

CV   October 25th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Maybe if McCain would devote more time to his Campaign than to Obama's his poll number might rise! I think he has an Obama Obsession! He needs to get back to the American Depression!

luc   October 25th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Just love it when you heard McCain attacking Bush's last 8 years.

Hillarious.

John   October 25th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Palin can see Russia from Alaska and this qualifies as foreign policy experience and thus qualifies her to be President, good grief Charlie Brown.

Joe Lieberman said it thank god Palin will not be President on day one IF McCain wins. I say thank God this has turned into a very distant possibility.

alank   October 25th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

OK McCain- just what reliable source do you have?

Seems like you are making things up as you go along. No one should rely on vague "newspaper reports" as being authentic. Name your sources.

Mr Obama is more likely focused his attention on the job ahead – the economy, the world picture and bringing people together.

Its a shame Mr McCain is trapped into attacks while offering nothing on his own.

annie - never again a dem.   October 25th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

That is very good advice for obama, cnn, msnbc and all those cohorts in crime – obama even stepped on mayor daly's toes to pick a less expensive venue for his coming out party. It will be the beginning of the end of our great country if the biased news media backed corrupt person wins this election. ayres still running around wearing t-shirt with red star. I pray everyday that God does not let this creature obama win!

TheRealThing   October 25th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

“You know? I’m not making it up. I’m not making it up. I’m not making it up." _______________________________________________

Translation. Oops! I can tell that you don't believe me.

kris p   October 25th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

I guess when one is not able to discuss issues troubling the American public then this is what you get.

So sad and pathetic.

What next, the color of Sen. Obama's underwwear?

Debi   October 25th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Wouldn't any presidential hopeful have an inaguration speech started the day they received the nomination.
Just because it is written, does not mean it is written in stone.
An inauguration speech takes time to write and tweek. It is not something that is written in the 2 months.
I would think McCain would have started writing one when he was selected as the nominee, unless he knew from the time he sold his soul and allowed Karl Rove to pick Palin as his "running mate" that it would be a waste of time.

I would be worried also   October 25th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

What happens after the ist 6 montsh if Obama wins. He will be tested by the terrorists.
Who needs enemies when Obama`s own running mate (Vice- President) Joe Biden is worried.
On the job training, is that what Americans accept if Obama wins

randy   October 25th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

Get your vote in early, then you can concentrate on helping others to the polling office to change this great country for the better!

Go Obama/Biden!!!!!

Ben Collins   October 25th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

McCain's tactics have again proved he is average and not worthy of the Presidency. His bad parking job blew up the USS Forestall & got shot down because he was hungover and not paying attention. His wife, the balding yellow eyed demon seems to think greed is a God given right. His running mate has jumped the kennel and proclaimed herself Queen bizatch of the Republicans. CBN is on her speed dial.

It will be a route of Biblical proportions. I'm betting 285 before midnight on 10/5 and 307 when the dust clears.

Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot   October 25th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

PALIN GONE WILD! today on CNN:

"She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone," said this McCain adviser

Next thing you know, she'll be running around with a "B" carved into her cheek and a black eye.

Save our country!
Vote Obama Nov. 4

swing state voter   October 25th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Oh my god!
McCain is gone mad.

SBC   October 25th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

What if he did have a speach ready? Even if it is right, I don't see anything wrong with it. McCain slogan says Country First but his campaign is anything but. He needs to convey his message instead of distracting the country with silly things like this. Enough is enough.

Susan   October 25th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

I just stood in line for an hour and a half to vote with two thousands other people on a Saturday morning but whose counting.

Cynthia for conseratives   October 25th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

McCain accept the fact that you have run a very negitive campaign attacking your opposition instead of detailing what you would do as President and choosing Palin over Romney was so stupid, that you are going to lose and lose badly.

What is wrong   October 25th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

People, People, please.

1. Griff, what is wrong with you. Even if Obama was a bad person, which he is not, what Universe do you live on that you think that Congress, FBI, CIA, etc. or any other officials in Washington would allow him to do what he wants to this country. Obama would be impeached in a heartbeat. Please, please, please. I'm tired of these scare tactics. ADOLF my b-tt.

2. Willy Brown, what are you talking about? There is proof that his mother went to the University of Hawii. His father went to the University of Hawaii. His mom is European decent – now how many people back in the 60s of her race do you know would travel all the way to Kenya, a very poor country. where there was poor hospital care etc. to give birth to their kid and then come all the way back to the USA. This doesn't make sense. This goes to show you how ignorant people really are in this country. Ignorant, ignorant.

I am voting Obama/Biden 08'. Because of ignorance like this, you are only hearting the McCain/Palin ticket.

mary   October 25th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

It is just one more thing to avoid talking about the issues himself. what is wrong with being prepared, i think preparation is important.

djak   October 25th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

How about when it was quoted that you and Palin already discussed what her role would be in your administration. You know darned well you already have a speech drafted as well.

Tim, Laurel MD   October 25th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

There he goes again – throwing mud and hoping it will stick – Never mind the facts – Got caught up in a lie once again! – McShame, McPain – I can't wait to cast my vote for OBAMA!!!!

PUMA 4 HILL   October 25th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Obama thugs... stop stealing my McCain signs.. you are disgraceful.

Ask yourselves... why would Michelle not visit the ailing Grandma? Why would the kids not visit their Grandma?

ODD, indeed. It's either because he had some cover up business to take care of and she's not dying or Michelle is truly a racist and won't have anything to do with his white heritage.

The whole thing smells and it takes a real dummy not to see it.

Abe   October 25th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

SENATOR YOUR CAMPAIGN IS LIKE A BUNCH OF DRUNKEN SAILORS AND YOU ARE THE CAPTAIN OF THE BOAT.

I REFUSE TO SAIL WITH YOU.

ra372tes   October 25th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

CNN, I see your comment moderator allows only Democrats to comment .,,,and the more anti McCain/Palin the better.....whata laugh!! Were did you get that boob, from the bottom of the bottom?

jcbc   October 25th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

And to think I once supported John Mc Cain.....until he morphed into another bush....how sad to see a fellow veteran lose his fortitude just to get elected....oh wait...according to sarah...you are called a 'maverick'.
Good enough for me...i'll be voting Mc Cain...NOT

Cartwright   October 25th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Obama is a Socialist. He has a history with the New Party of Chicago which seeks to take our Democratic Party to the far left. He wants to model the USA after France.

chris   October 25th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

..............i think it is responsible to be prepared for anything, That's what Obama has done. Why hasn't McCain written one himself?

mccain stuck in the moment

Obama seeing the future

Renee   October 25th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Mccain is just shameful. So what if Obama had prepared "inaugrate speech. This is childless behavior from a 72 year old man. In my opinion it is a good thing to always to be prepared just incase.

chris   October 25th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

i think it is responsible to be prepared for anything, That's what Obama has done. Why hasn't McCain written one himself?

mccain stuck in the moment

Obama seeing the future

Carrie   October 25th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

I honestly respect you McCain but face it. You sold your soul to the devil when you allowed the most ardent right wing of the GOP to push Palin on you. Country First but not in this case. And even more sadly you are not the focal point of the ticket, Palin is. The GOP did not trust you and did an end around to get the type of candidate they really wanted. Unforunately this wil be your legacy which is a shame...

Alfonso, Colorado   October 25th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Everyone make sure that you and your family and friends and anyone else you know get out and vote!! Especially if you can vote early. Together we can win this thing!!

O/B 08

chris   October 25th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

mccain does not get it.....he is still worried about obama...

while obama is giving the country hope....

former republican   October 25th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Im getting sick of hearing old man mccain constantly talk about barack obama. enough already. how about you talk about your OWN PLANS AND IDEAS instead of always bringing up obama... oh and another thing

your not "MY FRIEND"

Who Truly Is OBama-   October 25th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Barack Obama is about Black history, Ist black American for President.
If he wins see if he is comes true to his wrod.
So much for the average person.
It is all about Black pride, in this election.
Black Democratic registrations. Fraud or No fraud that is the question.
What ever happened to fair and honest elections
Obama uses money to buy votes.

Judy   October 25th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

If McCain isn't planning to win than he is planning to lose. It's just that simple!

Anonymous   October 25th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Wow, it's like he's run out of better attacks.

Independentandlovingit   October 25th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

I wonder where Inaugural speeches fall in issues that affect the economy or world policy. Oh yeah, right next to I'm not Bush, or na.na.na, your a Socialist, your a Terrorist, your not patriotic, you anti american you! Yeah, and your policies are Bush policies, not mine, even if I did vote with Him 90% of the time, and said I was proud of that fact, before..I didn't really mean it..please..I want my Presidency, i want my mamma, "That One" Is not playing fair, why do all the popular kids like him........

Vonnie   October 25th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

McCain-Palin are reaping the seeds sown over the past several months & weeks just like we, the US citizens are reaping the seeds sown over the past eight years by this administration. There was no investments made in America for Americans. We basically destroyed our childrens future and our parents means of income for Iraq's oil.
McCain thinks if he says "it" enough whatever he saids will turn into the truth. The handwriting is on the wall: NO MORE LIES. It time for change to restore America. I pray that God will restore the years of the past eight years and progress US forward through new leadership in Obama-Biden 2008.

Wanda an Obama Supporter   October 25th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Willy Brown, save your sick comments for someone else. Leave Obama's beloved Toot out of this. Toot is proud of her grandson. We are not proud of you or your choice in a president. Your choice in the presidency tells it all of your character. At least Obama has the integrity and character to be a loving grandson who loves his family. What has McShame done? He left his devoted 1st wife to fool around with his elitist second wife Cindy. Obama is more presidential than McCain will ever be. Chew on that Mr. Willy.

Judy   October 25th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

See that is the problem with McCain, he has no game plan. Who goes to the Superbowl to loose? This is the Superbowl of the political game! If McCain isn't think as winner than he's thinking about losing either way he's not playing to win. We want the next President to have a game plan to get us going in the economy, in the War and for the future. It sounds like McCain hasn't thought one day past tomorrow and that "my friends." is careless.

anon   October 25th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Big Mac sold his (previously admirable) soul, and all it bought him was a new wardrobe for Sarah Palin.

Polly   October 25th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Man, you Barack supporters are angry people. I like Bruce Springsteen and John McCain. Too bad they couldn't have teamed up. That would be a cool, rockin, superbowl.

TheRealThing   October 25th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

John McCain, referring to the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, said: "I was on board of the USS Enterprise, I sat in the cockpit, on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, off Cuba. I had a target. My friends, you know how close we came to a nuclear war." Then, he went on and said "America will not have a president who needs to be tested. I've been tested, my friends." You have been tested? Hummm! Let’s see! You, Sir, were in the Oval Office at that time presiding over the negotiation with the Russians. Right! In other words, you were the Commander in Chief with the authority to call all the shots. Right! But I would say that President John F. Kennedy was the one who was tested. Not the other John. Not you either, John McCain. Sir, in this case, you have not been tested yet. Therefore, you have no scars to prove that you have been tested! Do you? I think the “Straight Talk Express”, John McCain, has some explanations to do to the American people. It’s RIDICULOUS.

kay p Tempe AZ   October 25th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

Do we know if Obama ACTUALLY has his inaugeral speech done - which I kind of doubt – or is this just another thing McCain is making up.
McCain should feel great. FAUX News had their Ayers/Rezko smear show on for a couple hours tonight. Better than 30 second ads, right, just hour after hour of innuendo and nastiness. gotta love that Honorable McCain, right?

CNN is BIAS   October 25th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

NO BULL NO BIAS

THATS BULL

There is Bias

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

John I just saw on CNN where your Pit Bull is off her leash and turning into a ROGUE on the trail. That's what you need to be worried about.

Not some doggone speech unless as Sue T said it's you concession speech.

Stephen L. Johnson Sr.   October 25th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Just a quick question? Why won't CNN show this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c . It shows the real McClain in his own words. And shouldn't there be a law against Presidential Canidates telling a deliberate LIE during their campaign. Since they will be President of this country if elected, they couldn't lie to the people then.

D. Rivera   October 25th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Can't find the proper place for commenting about D.L. Hughley's show. It is garbage. Hughley is not funniy and is a sell out. I am a college educated, African American woman and do not find anything he said or did on his show in any way relevant to my experieour culture, humor or experiences but was instead insulted (and might I say as usual for him) and found his wise cracks in poor taste and not at all funny. Why is he on CNN? No place for his brand of comedy (if that is what you call it). Get rid of him.

I am almost exclusive to MSNBC but watch you guys from time to time. I hope not to have to make my choice exclusive. Thank you.

CNN is BIAS   October 25th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

CNN IS ALL FOR MCCAIN WHY NOT ADMIT IT

Dorian in NC   October 25th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!!

CAN WE MOVE THE ELECTION UP TO MONDAY!!! LETS GET THIS THING OVER WITH!!!

PLEASE!!!

lol   October 25th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

why doesn't obama produce a vault version of his birth certificate. he has 9 pending lawsuits, one going to the supreme court. when will obama release his occidental college and harvard records, and why doesn't the main stream media ask him this?

Trasa, Texas   October 25th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

This is from a post from another ticker

New Yorker
October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

His paternal grandmother and other family members said he was born in Kenya. you can find some info on Newsmax if you really want some facts. I wouldn't just take Factcheck.org's word. Why won't Obama's lawyers answer the lawsuit that's been filed in regard to this issue. Check out the facts from Newsmax. Looks like the only birth cert. that's been displayed was not valid, but who cares? Rah Rah for Obama anyway as far as the liberals are concerned.

IDIOT! Let me enlighten you on something that obviously you don't know. First and for most, if there was something wrong with his birth, the fact that he's an elected official and government does a background check on you and including McCain before they even get this far to make sure your a natural born citizen should be an indicator, but then again you didn't know that. Also, it doesn't matter if Obama was born in space, the simple fact that his mother was a citizen of the U.S. automatically makes him a citizen.

Gee, no wonder we need to invest in our education system, if we keep this up, America will always be behind the rest of the world.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

I'm with you SUE!

ra372tes   October 25th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

You Obama lovers don't get it, you tune into CNN because you can always be right. CNN and TIME are one and the same, affiliated along with ABC, so you are only getting biased information. Polls, especially the electronic ones, are people pushing the same button over and over so the count will go higher in their favor.
CNN's reporters keep hawking Obama dropping just enough positive goo about the McCain campaign to make themselves look unbiased. When
the McCain camp says something negative about Obama, according to CNN negative campaigning just doesn't work. Then they turn around and do all the negative nasty reporting and stories they can on Palin and McCain. This behavior represents Obama loudly..... slimy and nasty.

Rory   October 25th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Why is Obama writing his inauguration speech already?

It's not as if he's won...lol

CNN is BIAS   October 25th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Why is it that only negative comments about McCain and Sarah Palin are being posted.
Is this CNN Comment policy? Too only allow these types of comments.
Talk about favouritism and Bias

ruty   October 25th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

John McCain is green with envy.

Go McCain   October 25th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

dont be fooled by the one that talks the talk but does not have actions to prove it. he will socialize our America and make it worse in every aspect. we need McCain and Palin to bring America back to the peole not the inexperienced obama.

Tom   October 25th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

If McCain were elected, he would set free Mark David Chapman,

How screwed up is that?

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Polly if telling lies is playing fair then I am going to vote for McCain

Sike! I already voted for the guy who tell's more truths that McCain.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN

aware   October 25th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I'm reading "Rule for Radicals" and "Reveille for Radicals" by Saul Alinsky, the one Obama said he learned the most from!

People are in for a huge surprise if Obama becomes POTUS! :(

Not to mention Reid and Pelosi...! If it wasn't so serious, it would be hilarious!

wakeupamerica   October 25th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

John McCain – take an Aricept.

Obama/Biden '08

IN   October 25th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

To Willy Brown and all those outrageous liars who are trying to attack Obama's Character, he was born in the United States' 50th state whether you like it or not AND you have no right to deny that (THE TRUTH)

MN Liberal   October 25th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Griff: which poll are you referring to when stating the world doesn't want Obama? Or did you take the poll yourself during your spelling test?

Your should vote for who's going to make the best President; not McCain because mom and dad were Republicans.

Gary Chandler in Canada   October 25th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

McCain should not bother working on one!

Bama4Obama   October 25th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Polly-What campaign have YOU been watching? Not the same one the rest of have been!

McCain, when are you going to tell us how you will help the nation instead of spouting off all of this blustering nonsense? Oh, right-it's already too late for you, isn't it?

Obama/Biden 08

mary   October 25th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I have two words for McCain & Palin (UGLY AMERICAN) YOUR ADS AND ATTACKS ARE DESPICABLE. I SEE UGLY ALL THE WAY TO THE BONE. All I see is McCain is the clone of Nikita Krewshev. And Palin as the wicked witch of the north.

For the records   October 25th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

How Can Barack Obama not win with Cnn showing so much bias.
You would think that CNN was running Baracks 's Campaign.
Enough already CNN.
Viewrs are getting tired of seeing and hearing the same old thing.
Too much is not a good thing.

Jeff   October 25th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Well, maybe that's just another sign that Obama's ready to go. McCain isn't even up to speed on the issues of the day. I don't think there's much room for criticism from his campaign on being ready.

Go McCain   October 25th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

We need the American hero not the senator full of words that are just words. Vote for McCain and Palin in 08.

Aaron   October 25th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Nice comeback, lol!

carol   October 25th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

John McCain is so sure of himself and so smug......does he not realize he is the one behind in the polls!!!!!
This man must be living in cloud cuckoo land.....he baffles me more and more....what planet does he live on!!!!
We all just wish McCain would just leave the stage now, the show is way past over and the try outs don't start again for another 4 years.

Wanda and Lindsay   October 25th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Quit crying because he wrote his speech. Can't McCain find anything of more substance to whine about. Hmmmm, A President who prepares ahead of time. Something we are not used I guess.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

UH! Larry if McCain had some ideas, I think we would have heard by now.

Gary in Wyoming   October 25th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Let's see around 10 days left...that means McCain and team have at least around 50 more cheap shots and low blows to throw; btw. many people in the US and in the US Navy for that matter are of sick of McCain's charade and many in the rest of the cilvilized world must have had there minds blown by seeing politics from the republican's gutter tactics

jon   October 25th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

hahaha.....Im still laughting at Burton's comeback!!!

Larry   October 25th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Why can’t McCain use his vivid imagination to come up with a vision for the country?

aware   October 25th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Obama didn't wait in the primaries b4 we heard about his extravagant pillars and plans!

Obama like to spend $ for his own aggrandizement!

His pattern is to overreach so don't vote for him if you want sound judgment! :(

John   October 25th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Who can believe John McCain or Sarah Palin when they have spent their last 8 weeks lying like the devil himself?

John McCain – you lost all credibility with your nasty campaign and you went from John the maverick to John the weasel!

TERRI ANN BOARDWAY   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

DO YOU ALL HAVE TO BE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS? THESE ARE 2 MEN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT WHO BOTH SINCERELY
CARE ABOUT OUR COUNTRY. ONCE THE ELECTION IS OVER.. NO MATTER WHO WINS.. WE HAVE TO PULL TOGETHER AS A COUNTRY AND MAKE SURE IT IS A SAFE AND HEALTHY PLACE
TO LIVE AND PAVE THE WAY FOR OUR CHILDREN. THE BEHAVIOR OF EVERYONE LATELY IS DISGRACEFUL. LOOK AT YOUR COMMENTS. IT IS AMAZING THAT ANYONE WOULD WANT TO BE IN PUBLIC OFFICE.. WITH ALL OF THESE COMMENTS.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

GRIFF you are the reason our education system needs a overhaul!
OMG!!!!!!

Matt   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

DO NOT GLOAT DEMOCRATS! WE STILL HAVE WORK TO DO! As we have seen over the last two elections, we can take nothing for granted. I know Senator Obama isn't taking a single state for granted. GET INVOLVED! Phone bank! Knock on doors if you're in a swing state! Let's make this election the a$$ kicking we want it to be for Obama. Obama/Biden '08!!! Woo hoo!

Jeff Brown   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Don't worry John, he will win very soon!

Independent   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

What is wrong with McCain? Can he not tell the truth about anything? Why does he keep making things up? I don't get it, the election is 10 days out and he still focuing on lying and negative comments. McCain you should try to make good use of the last few days and state your policy.

Adam   October 25th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

McCain, think of some program instead of whining! Down in the polls for a month and still no plan on the economy, sheesh.

Florida for Obama   October 25th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

It never ceases to amaze me to watch the Republicans disgrace themselves time and time again! The way the Republicans have managed or rather mismanaged their campaign only reinforces my support for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Senator Obama has managed his campaign right from the beginning with skill, organization and diplomacy.

Beverley, from PA   October 25th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

We love you CNN and we love Obama too, thanks for giving him to us, we need a great man, and he is like a great king, and you CNN are a great Network, the most trusted name in news. America love you, and Obama too.

Bev

robert   October 25th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

George W...I Mean John McCain should throw in the towel. It seems that John cant make up his mind on what he believes. He'll do anything to win against our great FUTURE leader, Barack Obama. One of McCain's campaign slogans says *change* We all know that has been Obama's motto since the start of his campaign. After being successful with this motto, McCain decides to use it. After Obama defeated Hillary in the primaries, McCain decides to pick a woman as his running mate in hopes of getting more votes from Hillary's suppoRters. Too bad his choice was a worse candidate than hinself. Quit attacking Obama McCain, and inform AMerica on why your worthy of running this country.

Tisha ATL   October 25th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

lies lies and more lie
OBAMA-BIDEN 08/12

a well educated woman   October 25th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Just a heads up. Before you vote, make double sure you know your own polling place and times. Please do not wait until the day you go vote. I saw an interview with a guy who went to Prison for swarmy stuff in an election just a few years ago. The Repubs have some very dirty tricks up their sleeves, and do not be fooled into thinking everything will be ok. Without giving away what the guy did, it had something to do with jamming phone line, so voters could not call to get information. And also check your vote if done electronically, somehow the pick you made can jump to the other guy.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 25th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

I'm afraid we can't believe anything you say John. Do they actually have a copy of this speech and did he give it to them personally. I don't see how he could since he put is campaigning on hold for a real reason like the illness of a love one BUDDY!

bo   October 25th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

What is the average age of the bloggers here? Do you honestly know that if it were not for these two men who will be serving you even after the election, we would not be getting into over due debates about the division of our country. You should be all be hanging up your hate hats, and begin to heal our country. We should be so fortunate that our country has come so far in that we can nominate these two remarkable men and woman for the very things that divide us as one country. Let's begin by stopping all the hateful things you are blogging about. In less than 10 days, Americans need to come together not further apart. STOP the hate.

Holly B   October 25th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Hey Gee Wiz! You may not be stupid but you certainly are ignorant! Obama is desparately wanted on the World Stage today. I'm an American currently living overseas and I can tell you that he is respected overseas as the world's great hope for a real leader in America and the world. Sod the spelling pal and get to the substance!!

max   October 25th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

when you have a republican party known for dirty politics and stealing elections ... nothing is in the bag ... nothing but a historic landslide will shut the red sheep bushbots up .... drive them into the ocean ....

Sue   October 25th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Does McCain vet anything? Not his VP choice, not his 'facts', not his ideas (300 billion from the taxpayers to buy up bad mortgages). Lies, Senator McCain are not honorable or high road. What happened to that campaign you said you were going to run? You've turned into a cartoon of yourself.

Paul In Chicago   October 25th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Where's the hubris here? Why wouldn't Obama not plan that far ahead? Why run if you don't think that you're going to win? Please let's send McCain back to where he can do no more harm. I've never thought that he was honorable or heroic, and while I've crossed party lines to vote for both parties, I would never vote for McCain, and I'm proud that none of my children (uninfluenced) will either.

mike   October 25th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I couldnt help it but laugh so loud reading this article. McCain told his supporters he wont attend is presidential party.....6 hrs later he said he will vis remote video....24 hrs after that he claimed there might not be enough room inside.
Sen Obama didnt comment on your preparation why do you care about him? I know you love the election to be about Sen Obama ...but like the rest of the issues "YOU DONT GET IT" Americans care about economy more than they do about 10yrs, 30yrs ago.
Talk about the issues ...i hope you know your" Joe is making a book about you" lol

NObama   October 25th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

hmm...doesn't sound like an arrogant liberal at all....

Joe Green   October 25th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

John, I am looking at an autographed picture of you on my Office wall and wondering "What the HECK happened?"

I'll tell you.

You stopped being John McCain and started being whatever your advisors and pollsters said would get votes.

Obama is beating you at your own game by being himself. He is marketing proposals that are UNPOPULAR (raising taxes, for example) and then defending them as necessary, not politcally expediant.

John McCain tells us that we are kids in the candy store and we can all eat candy until we are sick.

Americans want LEADERSHIP not PANDERING.

Trasa, Texas   October 25th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

@ Polly

God doesn't like ugly and SugarDaddy McCain and his rogue VP have been ugly and divisive. Us supporters don't think were arrogant, but we are tired of this mess. Your right, God is bigger, that's why McCain is being crushed with the shear force of "CHANGE". Maybe it's about time you join in or just shut up and move out the way.

GeorgiaPeachforObama   October 25th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Once again, John McCain gets it wrong.

A Senior Southern Lady - NC   October 25th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

John McCain is a good and decent man but he has run a terrible campaign. Instead of telling us what he would do for us, if elected, he spent most of the time tearing down Obama. Whoever is advising him is far, far off the mark. To regain his reputation, McCain, for the last days of the campaign, needs to ge back to being the McCain of 2000 and be the good man that he is. Send his political advisors packing.

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon   October 25th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Gee. McCain is lying.

What a surprise.

sky   October 25th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

it's over old man...... it's over. Take a vacation to Alaska

Obama is the President.

Don   October 25th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

John McSame and McFalin is like a ship run a shore with no way to get out to sea. They are just lost with no direction and self destruction of the whole Repub party in eminent. So also in looking at the Biden so called possible FP attack gaff ...it was bait and they took it all the way now they are off message, erratic, and lost 3-4 days. It was all planned to get them off stride and it worked. So all Obama supporters lets GET OUT THE VOTE the MOVEMENT and send Mcsame and McFalin back to Moose land.

Jodi K   October 25th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

wow, I wonder what all of you Repubs that are delusional enough to think McCain has a prayer of winning are going to election night when President Obama is the victor. Oh wait, let me guess... you will whine and say Obama rigged the election despite reports already of VOTER FRAUD PERPETRATED by the REPUBLICANS

Go Take a Nap, Man!!   October 25th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Put your jammies on and go take a long long nap you tired tired man.

And when you wake up it will be November 5th and you will have lost and then you can go back and sleep some more. And you will be relieved that you don't have that job.

Ghost   October 25th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Can McCain do anything other then lie?

Annie, Atlanta   October 25th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Don't count this guy out yet. He has Rove's protegee manning the controls. I have a feeling this "Sarah Palin going rogue" story is a ploy. McCain dumps her in the last week, picks up someone with more creds, like Romney, and tries to win back some of those that have abandoned ship already. It's not out of the realm of possibilities, and I wouldn't put it past them.

shapour   October 25th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

no mccain no obama will win but g-od almighty will win and do not blame anybody by now

maxine   October 25th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Is it me or Mccain seem very angry at these rally that he cannot even give his creepy smile. And why does Sarah Palin keeps saying YES, each time she thinks that crowd had connected with her statement. Did anyone notice how tired she was looking today.

Independent in NC   October 25th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Um, reading comprehension here, people. McCain was referring to an NYT article that said Obama had a draft speech, so if that is false, then the NYT screwed up, not McCain.

And since Obama's spokesperson has said there is no draft speech, why are you all lauding him for being prepared? It doesn't exist, he hasn't prepared for anything.

MD   October 25th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Every minute McCain wastes talking about non-issues, gets the Democrats a mile closer to the White House.

Thanks you senator McCain for concentrating on Obama to the point that your suppoters hear his name more often than anything else at your rallies. You are free advertisement for Obama.

Speider   October 25th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

What has always frightened me about Senator McCain, is that he has always referred to the Presidency in military terms. "Commander-In-Chief." "Test our enemies!"

It seems he's just spoiling for a fight and ready to make military commitments anywhere and everywhere. Not with my children!

Perusing-Through   October 25th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

McCAIN: – - “We just learned from a newspaper today that Senator Obama’s inaugural address is already written.”

That is a lie. If a newspaper made such a report, then which paper is it? And can that newspaper confirm whether such a speech has been written?

McCain & Palin are liars.

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

Eugene   October 25th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Yunno gosh darnit, Senator M, you are making it up.

Troy   October 25th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

McCain- you also did not have an economic plan prepared until one of your staffers said you were going to unveil it in the following week. You don't prepare for anything, you just wing it. Exactly what we need in a President.

chippyarm   October 25th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Griff, what's with the fancy lower case, upper case thing? Obama has stood, poised to carry our country through the next few years. His plan will tell us middle America folk that we do matter. I hope that those who fear the lies being told by McCain and Palin, including the "S" word, those about taxes, and even those who believe he is an Arab think through the issues. By the way, an Arab is someone who maintains ethnicity from the Arabian Peninsula. I know, it's a week old story, but I still laugh.

Michigan Dem   October 25th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

McCain has lost sight of his campaign and continues to head down the immature, negativity trail...I feel sorry for him. I'm waiting for the day when he completely loses it and blows up in public...

Cory   October 25th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Obama has probably written both his victory and concession speech...He thinks about his next step and prepares without overreacting. Strategic thinking is something I want in people I vote for, republican or democrat.

Jeremy Crittenden   October 25th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

"the last thing we need is a candidate like John McCain who just plans on re-reading George Bush’s,”

Burn.

Dave in Albuquerque   October 25th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Whining already? McCain, finish the election then you can whine.

Winnie Hussein.... in Montana   October 25th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I know, you shouldn't pick on those of low intelligence, but I must add one more comment to "Willy Brown":

A federal judge has tossed out a complaint that Barack Obama's name should be taken off the ballot because he is ineligible to be president because he is a citizen of Indonesia rather than the United States.

This is from newsmax.com, a conservative "news" site. The lawsuit had NO MERIT, Sen. Obama WAS born in Hawaii and IS a citizen.

Kofi   October 25th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

McSame doesn't get it, does he? Obama is implying that Palin and McSame should start preparing their concession speech. Hope McSame's surrogates send this message to him ASAP.

Get Real   October 25th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

If you Liberals would look at the facts, Bill Clinton signed a bill in 1998 the became the beginning of the economic crisis. Don't listen to the biased networls like MSNBC withe creep Obberman. He is a jerk!!!!

Trasa, Texas   October 25th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I can't wait until this election is over and Obama wipes the smirk off your face and your supporters. I hope he takes Arizona out of spite. We just have to listen to him for another week and it will be it.

Go Obama!

Lee   October 25th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I will say its nice to know that SOMEONE in the Palin/McCain camp is reading the papers. Although, not soon after they taught us to read, my teachers started to stress the importance of reading the WHOLE story, not just the first sentence...that way you know all of the relevant facts...

McCain excising that one nugget from a whole great big piece reminds me of Toht, that movie Nazi from Raiders of the Lost Ark...he burned part of the necessary information from the medallion onto his hand, but missed the important parts on the backside...thus making his attempt to find the ark only half@$$ed.

Someone needs to instruct this campaign to start talking about why people should vote for them and not why people shouldn't vote for the other guy...

Obama/Biden...08 and 12...

Dweh- Durham, NC   October 25th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Remember the story about the RMS Titanic, the band was playing while the ship was sinking. When they realised that the ship was actually sinking, the band started to play "Nearer my God to thee". On November 4th, th McCain campaign will come to similar realization.

Brandon from Ohio   October 25th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Let it go guys. In 10 more days we won't have to listen to McLiar or Daily Scandal Palin anymore.

morefromLA   October 25th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Once again the vet doesn't understand the concept of vetting. Why employ intelligent deliberation when the dice are ready to roll?

Unknown   October 25th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Why u making this an issue, sen McCain? We want to hear how u gonna solve this financial crisis!

Anonymous   October 25th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Mesilla, NEW MEXICO

robrubin   October 25th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Does McCain realize that the reason he is behind in the polls is because most people want to hear about the issues and not silly mudslinging?

McCain says he knows how to fix the economy....knows how to find bin Laden,etc...yet he apparently doesn't even know how to control his own running mate!

Just 10 days to go. 10 long days of McCain's insanity.

JohnWinNC   October 25th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

McCain is apparently not appraised of events in the Obama campaign. Barack, Michelle, Joe, the campaign manager, the staff in my state and volunteers all say the same thing: do not take anything for granted; keep working and fighting for every vote until the election is over. That does not sound like a candidate who is "measuring for drapes" or "starting a victory lap." McCain is simply out of touch with reality – Yes – I am questioning his sanity at this point!

henriettap   October 25th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

McCain cannot concentrate on the economy because he and his camp are stuck on seeing what Obama is doing.They are struggling to stay afloat they keep losing there wheels I think they are running on flat tires.

Tony   October 25th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Boy scouts rule "Be Prepared". If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The reason Mc Same is on the brink of defeat is because he failed to prepare. Even at this eleventh hour he failed to prepare. The Times excerp was about John's Podesta's prognostications as promulgated in the book....... not Obama's inaugural speech. Give credit where credit is due. Obama will "inaugurate" a speech, if you will not settle for known and tested seasoned points. He will be prepared because he planned in advance.

craig   October 25th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Wow, now McCain is complaining that Obama has prepared for his inaugural address. I quess if he can't beat Obama on the issues, he has to cling to any stupid reason to attack Obama. I thought it was a good quality to be prepared for any situation. I quess I was wrong.

Bruce   October 25th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Early vote if you can. Vote Obama/Biden!!!

Amy from MIchigan   October 25th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

I have news for you Senator, IT IS THE VOTERS who are deciding this race, not the Obama campaign. WE are answering the poll calls, WE are rejecting your divisive tactics, WE are hanging up on your robocalls, WE are going to the booths in unprecedented numbers.

WE are changing government from the bottom up, and boy does it feel great!

A chicken sings in Johns yard   October 25th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

John will say the same thing a week after the election.

Alicia   October 25th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

I thought that 'both' candidates were always prepared for 'in the event' they got the position. And McCain says he is READY to sit in the chair, what a joke!!!!

**I wish the old John McCain would come back. He is so uncomfortable with that pig in designer lipstick.

Steve O   October 25th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

He finally gets to go down with his ship, pity the poor sailor. I actually feel badly, as a veteran his wifes comments about how only 18 and 19 year olds suffer from PTSD and not the officers because they had so much better training to handle war, has just left me cold about him .
What kind of support will he receive from his spouse once he is diagnosed.
Then I wonder if the VA will tell him it was genetically caused which is their current medical lie to dismiss claims for PTSD.

mms   October 25th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

talk about being in denial!!

Joe - Chicago, IL   October 25th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Ah yes, planning contingencies is a terrible trait in a perspective president. We need more enlightened wisdom like Bush, lets invade Iraq and then we'll come up with plans for what to do post war as the situations comes up, lets not have a counter insurgency plan ready to go. And, lets not start thinking of what we can do to help the Economy, because we don't know if this bailout is going to work or not yet. The last thing we'd want is our planners figuring out what to do if and when it fails.

I think this speech just goes to show you how much of a difference there is between McCain and Obama. One's spastic and always in react mode, the other is calm and is proactive. Who would you rather entrust the country's highest office to?

Becky in Vegas   October 25th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

McCain .....the fat lady is tuning up....the lights are dimming....and soon it will be beddy bye time for you......nighty night my friend!!!!!!

Chuma   October 25th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

I wonder if John 'the whiner' McCain watched Usain Bolt commence his victory lap 15meters before completing the Olympic 100m event and yet he still ended up breaking the world record. Senator McCain, the race is as good as over!

Ken   October 25th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

One more inane, silly diversion. Unbelievably pathetic. Even your running mate is leaving your erratic behavior behind.

Lauren   October 25th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Idiots,

McCain is not lying about Obama already planning his win. He has already spent 2 million dollars to get ready for his acceptnace speech in Chicago.

This was reported by the media, so it is NOT a McCain lie.
Obama thinks he has this in the bag,,,,,

I hope the Chosen One is not too upset when AMaerica does not choose him.

Perusing-Through   October 25th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE . . .

Has any one found the actual newspaper that confirmed Obama has started working on his inaugural speech? – - – NO! – - – I didn't think so!

So this is just another lie by McSame and nobody bothered to confirm whether the story is true or false? Just how many more times must you people get bamboozled before you learn that McCain and Palin are out of credibility and has resorted to bold face lies?!?

Alex   October 25th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

mccain sounds like a loser...lately

Tim MN.   October 25th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Oh! Maybe he can hang it next to his Presidential seal that was created this past summer?

Bill   October 25th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

I live in Mn. We just recieved a flyer from the GOP about Ayers. I could care less, especially if one does some research on who McCain has hung around with and been a party to. It kind of dwarfs Obama link to Ayers. I am 57 and I will tell you that the Republican Party of today is a far cry from the Regan years. Thanks to Rush and others, the party has gone down the toilet. Maybe Joe the plummer can help after all. Providing he pays his taxes. Leave it to the Republicans to back someone who has failed to pay his income taxes. Figures. I will never vote Republican until the party starts to get its act together. You might have won one election based on fear, but not this time. Rush, Fox and the party deserve one another.

CNN.com is a joke   October 25th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Hey CNN, can you simply do away with the comments on these stories? This is seriously a joke now.

rys, maryland   October 25th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

i think mccain is gonna secretly vote for obama cause even he can't imagine palin being one heart beat away from the presidency!!!!

MESA   October 25th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

When will voters hear from Gov. Palin's husband? What's his educational background. Does he work?

Chuck   October 25th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

McCain's "I know, I know, I know, I know" rhetoric during his campaign speeches is getting tiring. He knows everything and his opponent knows nothing. If McCain knows everything, why hasn't he solved all our problems by now. He's had 26 years to solve all his "I know" problems and issues.

He's become somewhat arrogant and all-knowing for his own good. The electorate doesn't believe him anymore.

sal   October 25th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

McCain you have loss, and the person to blaim is the person you see in the as your reflection bush.

Bush would have been a help to you if he was used better. Stupid move by your campaign.

Bush could pull a better croud than you.

Obama Biden have won

Your arguments are making you look small. You are still a hero to many save some face.

The Obama win is comming into manifestation, powered by the people.

Susan   October 25th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

For Obama, but feel he is 'too sure of himself' winning, which can cause a lost.

Perusing-Through   October 25th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

WHAT NEWSPAPER REPORT IS McCAIN REFERING?

McCain's quote as reported by CNN:
"“We just learned from a newspaper today that Senator Obama’s inaugural address is already written.”
- – - – -

(1.) Have CNN seen the newspaper account McCain is referencing? – - – NO!

(2.) Have CNN confirmed the newspaper account McCain is referencing? – - – NO!
- – - – -

THEN WHY IS CNN WORKING AS AN AGENT FOR McCAIN BY REPEATING HIS BOLD FACE LIES!!

John in DC   October 25th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

McSame campaign's latest charge of Obama: He's TOO ready for the unpredictable and voters don't want that! They want a President who will suspend everything (his campaign, spending on government programs, etc) and respond to each event (or criis) in turn. One at a time, the way they neatly come up in the real world.

Btw...I voted early on Tuesday and I voted for the Obama/ Biden ticket.

Lisa   October 25th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Poor McCain! He can't stand that Obama will win. Remember why McCain decided to run in the first place-to eclipse the success of his father & grandfather. Read the Rolling Stone article about McCain (then research the facts contained in that article). He's been a belligerent bully for most of his life and consistently changes his political opinions to further his career. He talks a lot about crossing the isle, but his divisive conduct speaks for itself.

Obama & Biden have been attacking McCain's policies not McCain (other that the erratic issue, which had to be said).

I wouldn't be surprised if Obama is preparing his speech or his plans for the first 6 months in office. Obama is nothing if not thorough and prepared – Thank God! Who needs another Pres. with a knee jerk style!

S Callahan   October 25th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I hold no grudges on Sen. McCain..he is just playing a part...he KNOWS that Obama is going to take the election.....
More important things on going on in this world...hungry in Somila; economically distressed in the USA; homeless, or those living in tent cities in China or Mirama; and so on and so on....lets get on track and help our fellow man.
I wish CNN would start reporting some of the miracles taking place like in Medjugorji Herzegovina (Bosnia)....

voted for Obama in FL   October 25th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

McCain is really becoming a joke. The guy is loosing it. 10 Days before 11/4 and the guy is still talking trash and keep on saying we are down few points, its 9 points dummy and your VP choice is running rouge on you. Wake up and smell the coffee and save whats left of your honor and say something worthy of people's time, maybe you will be remembered in good ways than the guy who went down crying.

republicans hate america   October 25th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

How about this McCain aim first then shoot you idiot!

hamilton nj   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

it over johnmacksame

Anne   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Sen. McCain...Instead of focusing on Obama's inaugural address, perhaps you should focus on getting your VP choice back on track and in your corner. What does it say when your own party is in shambles around you?? Infighting, "diva" and "rogue" behavior...yes, this is definately the party I want running my country.....NOT!

Obama/Biden '08

Donna   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

So why wouldn't Obama have a victory speech prepared? Isn't he running for President? I'm sure he has a concession speech as well..it's called BEING PREPARED...maybe Johnnie Boy should look into that as well...but then again he can't even run an organized campaign...

John from out West   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Go away John Mcgeezer

sandee in Portland   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

God, I am so tired of listening to the lies of McCain's campaign. I will be so glad when this is over. He never checks his facts before he spurts out anything – typical knee jerk reactionary.

Voted for Obama/Biden

Rose   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

John McCain is a great man. I don't have any doubts that he isn't a hero and he has sacrificed a lot in his life for our country. I believe this election has truly just brought out the worst in him. But Obama is the better man for this job and my heart knows that. Please people vote for the change we desperately need! Obama 08!

Democrats are funny   October 25th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I am amazed i never would think than mccain could go this far Dow(n)

Brenda C   October 25th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Check out drudgereport.com

First: government computers do search on poor ole Joe after he ask a simple question of Obama.

Second: now TV station asks real questions and look what happens.

YOU'RE PUNISHED: OBAMA CAMPAIGN CUTS OFF TV STATION AFTER TOUGH BIDEN INTERVIEW…

Third: People you better be ready for Big Brother.

TexasGuy   October 25th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

I think it is fine If Obama is preparing his inaugural speech, it is proactive approach. McCain you can not prepare the inaugural speech because you are still involve in preparing nasty speech. Race is offcourse not over, but thinking about future by a presidential candidate is not a crime.

Randy   October 25th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Clinton and Obama in flordia mcain is done pack it up and head home and take that fake palin with you.

Jim In Minn   October 25th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

I'm not making it up! I'm not making it up! I'm not making it up!

John, your whole campaign has been based on making things up.
This is called "Crying wolf". People don't believe you anymore.

You chose a VP candidate that lies as much as you do. She sold a plane on E-bay. Nope! The panel who investigated her firing of the police officer didn't find anything ethically wrong, she says. Wrong again!

After Obama is inaugurated president, you and Mrs. Lipstick should have a lying contest and see whose nose grows the longest.

republicans hate america   October 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

see this is what I mean this jerk has obviously not been listening to Obama tell his supporters to not get complacent. All McPhony is a bunch of crap jokes and zero substance on what he will do to fix this economy. That is why I voted for Obama last Monday

Tariq   October 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Even though there is no inaugural speech written like McCain claims....it does seem appropriate now since McCain seems to have drafted his own campaign's eulogy

sabuc for Obama   October 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Who doesnt want a President who is prepared and wont have to wing it should he win. I think McCain is flustered and jealous that he can't afford time to prep for a possible victory.

carson   October 25th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

no more bush ! no more mccain ! no way, no how , no mccain, no palin

Mark   October 25th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

McCain....shut up and go back to Arizona..you lost!!

MsRotten   October 25th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Do you know what is really funny?? MSM are ignoring Alaska. I know that AK has only 3 electoral votes. BUT....the Citizens of AK are SO DISGUSTED with Palin, there are a lot of Repubs and Indys that are voting Obama/Biden. I would not be surprised to see Alaska go BLUE in this election!

Pepou   October 25th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Willie Brown, You should have been drowned at birth.

Chuck   October 25th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Is that all you got left, McCain? Attack, attack, attack and mislead, and misrepresent and go negative, all toward Obama without focusing on any issues whatsoever. You now have a failed campaign and you are too late to remedy it.

foreigner in the US   October 25th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Exactly Tristan!! Oscar nominees ALL write their acceptance speeches in PREPARATION! McCain is sounding like he does not like to prepare for anything.

Glenn in California   October 25th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

McLame is now a tired old man. I actually feel sorry for him now. I can't wait until November 5th, when he finally gets a chance to retire and live out his life on his ranch. R.I.P.

UNITING   October 25th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Polly,
I appreciate Senator McCain for his dignity and ability to play fair.

hahahahahahahahahah...................Polly DON'T you mean whiner with no DIGNITY?????

Monica   October 25th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Hey John… it’s called being “proactive” instead of “reactive”. If your campaign was proactive and actually had a plan for America you wouldn’t have react with so many negative ads.

"That One" gets my vote!

palinIdiot   October 25th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Mccain is done and he knows it. Time to retire Mr. Mccain you are way over due for your retirment, it is showing every time you speak you are unstable and forgetful. America can not afford to have a senior citizen for president.

Dee   October 25th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Polly, you are right. God is bigger but he is not under the monopoly of the GOP. Barack Obama will be president because God has seen our plight and has heard our prayers for change. So all you haters keep hating and watch as Sen. Obama becomes POTUS

Perla   October 25th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Sen. McCain,
Honestly, stop being such a WHINER. You and Barbie can't seem to do anything but b!tch and moan and LIE. You might be able to salvage some sort of a political life after this disastrous botch of a campaign, if you could at least lose with some grace.

Adriana   October 25th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Hey John! I think it's time you wrote your own "epitaph"!!! Sounds like you might be a little "jealous" of Senator Obama! Well, like ALL races, you both started on the same line, and OBAMA will beat you, and I mean really beat you to the finish line! Perhaps you can talk the Smithsonian Institute into taking a pair of those expensive shoes you wore during the campaign! Maybe they'll take one of those thousand dollar outfits of your VP, Sara Palin too! I'm sure they could find a place for them to be displayed! And while your at it, maybe you could donate one of your 7 houses to charity! You'll never miss it!! You have TONS of cash, while MILLIONS OF AMERICANS have LOST their 401K's, their life savings, their homes, their cars, and even their health, Since you were joined at the hip with George Bush, 90% of the time, you somehow were asleep at the switch and didn't realize your fellow Americans were losing their shirts! I guess you were only concerned about your own shirt, right?

MsRotten   October 25th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

>Polly October 25th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

The problem here is that Barack believes that he and his supporters can "play this game anyway they want to." There's way too much arrogance going on. I appreciate Senator McCain for his dignity and ability to play fair. Luckily, God is still bigger than him and things will work out eventually.<

You obviously do not know the difference between CONFIDENCE and arrogance!! If President Obama were, indeed, arrogant...he'd be sitting at home right now, convinced he and Vice President Biden had it in the bag.

You McShame/McLipstick followers need to get over it and stop the whinning!

Andrew   October 25th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Polly, planning ahead isn't arrogance, its just being smart. I wouldn't be surprised if Obama also had a concession speech written up (although I doubt he'll need to use it at this point).

This attack from McCain is just laughable – claiming that he has run his campaign with dignity couldn't be further from the truth.

I voted for "That One"   October 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

All I have to say is that everytime Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin open their mouths, another lie comes out. I really wish they would utilize fact check before just spouting off nonsense. These two are truly pathetic. So glad I voted early.

Obama/Biden!! The only smart choice

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

OMG.....OH MY GOD I think I have fround the smoking gun on this McCain Fella. According to several sources he was born in PANAMA....NOT THE US....OMG and there has been question as to WHERE OBAMA was born when he was BORN IN HAWAII???? PLEASE POST THIS CNN...Please POST THIS

james in s.c.   October 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

folks, got more great news about palin....more corruption!!! this time its oil pipeline to nowhere. check it out on huffingtonpost.com

GO OBAMA-BIDEN 08 & 12

Pepou   October 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

This is complete BS and shows how utterly desperate poor old McCain is., He should finish the race with dignity, not by making a fool of himself.

gl, Pittsburgh   October 25th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Please 10 days hurry up! I am so tried of all the Republicans nut job.

Kim for OBAMA   October 25th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Okay, enough is enough. It is time for McCain to bow out gracefully in efforts to preserve some respect for hisself. It is time to say farewell and try to get things back on a more positive path so both parties can work together for the good of our nation. For a 72 year old man I think he gave a good shot but it is time to let it go.

Obama/Biden 2008!

Rodger   October 25th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Mesilla is in New Mexico, the 47th state...not in Arizona – our neighbor to the west!

gl, Pittsburgh   October 25th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Why do McCain spend all his time talking about Obama and never what he is going to do for the County if McCain become the President. I guest he dont' get it that's why is number are slipping. If he would put as much engery that he put in to tear Obama down, maybe he could have win this race. He is just to negative and crazy.

EDWARD   October 25th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

SoooJohn where you relly a pow??????o

Jack M.   October 25th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

McCain should say the same to his running mate...

Seems like Palin is gearing up for her 2012 laps.
With Joe the Plumber in tow?! Watch out Todd!

John   October 25th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

There is nothing wrong with being prepared, especialy
with the odds so much in our favor. I'm sure rove had Bushes speech written before hand also, and they already had the lawyers hired and payed for already too. never know when your going to need them as you GOPers full well know...

Biff   October 25th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

YO... GOT MY EARLY VOTE IN TODAY !!!

OBAMA / BIDEN, BABY !!!!!

WOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Lady_Di   October 25th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Go McCain!!!! And take Palin with you!!!!!!! (Away that is!!)

Brenda   October 25th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

McCain has officially fallen off his rocker...how stupid does he think we are? Erratic is an understatement to describe him at this point. I too had respect for him but the way he has run this campaign has permanently tarnished his image.

Mark of Tenn   October 25th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Wow!!!!!!!
What an article. I guess I can add my two sense in this because I kind of see things a little bit differently than some of the comments mentioned.
Let's see if I can put it into prespective for ya. John is down.........Correct.
Sarah is now going solo and acting like she is running for president........Correct.
Obama is up in the polls..............Correct.
10 days left and it's all over..........Correct.
The country has really seen the real RNC party.............Correct.
Obama is focousing on winning and the Rep party is mad..............Correct.
More battle ground state are leaning more to Obama...........Correct
More attacks of the the Obama campaign from the Rep.........Correct
John knows he is losing and made a misstake with Sarah...........Correct
Obama is not falling into the McCain tactics................Correct
So now Johnny is upset because he really don't know what else to do now. I think he's about to introduce his Bin Laudeen video now, I mean thats what they did in the last election.

"Won't work this time"

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Polly you are sick!! It's PALIN who thinks she can say and do whatever the hell she wants. Arrogance and attacks are ALL we have seen from their campaign ads and debate and rally speeches. DEVISIVE attacks which are DETRIMENTAL and VERY CONTRADICTORY TO THE UNITED STATES

FROM OREGON TO ALABAMA
VOTE FOR OBAMA

observer   October 25th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

What joke McCain has become. What policies are you proposing Senator McCain?

kuriya   October 25th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

why is McCain so angry? I watch him today on TV on one of his campaign in Nevada he looks so angry, old you can see the veins on his forehead and some part of his face. Does he have to be angry to express himself I wish he can talk a look at himself in the mirror narrate the campaign speeches then he will see how angry he looks. There is saying anger will not get you any where except self destruct.

MsRotten   October 25th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Aww....Poor McShame....he's getting POed. How's your "rogue" running mate doing? Bet you're kicking yourself in the arse right about now?!

"She is a diva. She takes no advice from anyone," said this McCain adviser. "She does not have any relationships of trust with any of us, her family or anyone else.

"Also, she is playing for her own future and sees herself as the next leader of the party. Remember: Divas trust only unto themselves, as they see themselves as the beginning and end of all wisdom."

She is dangerous an dangerous for America. There are a lot of Repubs jumping ship; they aren't stupid. You've committed Political Suicide McShame. Now....send McLipstick back to Alaska so the fine Citizens can IMPEACH her!!

Landon Hefner   October 25th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

I hear McCains camp has removed the l from Palin for becoming such a pain in the you know where during his campaign

Poore Alaska ...   October 25th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

That narcissistic maniac woman coming back/

FEAR...   October 25th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Guys.. don't worry about Griff. he is a paid RNC'er.... I remember his posts when he was working Operation Chaos during the primary.

R. Squibbs   October 25th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

It's official: John McCain is the most pathetic man in US politics.

Anonymous   October 25th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

This is only something that a poor public speaker would have a problem with. And McCain almost wrote the book on POOR PUBLIC SPEAKING.

linda from South Dakota   October 25th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

omg, mccains at it again,,, lies lies,, and he wants to be voted in?? lol,, hes such a joke,, and he thinks americans dont know this,, that he lies??? mr mccain,, we arent that stupid,,,, its just goes to show , that you and plain will do anything,, i mean anything to get votes,, but what you dont realize is ,, WE ARENT STUPID,, WE SEE THROUGH YOUR LIES,, AND I WOULDNT VOTE FOR YOU IF YOU WERE THE ONLY CANIDATE,,, ITS TIME YOU AND PLAIN GROW UP AND REALIZE AMERICANS ARENT THAT DUMB

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   October 25th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

John McCain is a joke with no punch line.

jackmack   October 25th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Hahahaha... seriously... SERIOUSLY... McCain is just jealous and bitter and that is it.

KEEP THE PRESSURE ON, OBAMA SUPPORTERS... Let's flush this codger and his evil barbie vp ONCE AND FOR ALL

Obama/Biden 08!!!

lovable liberal   October 25th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Hey, McCain's an environmentalist! He recycles tired old Republican BS that we've already heard from his vacuous and dirty campaign.

Roger from Ohio   October 25th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Looks like all the Obama folks have to do with their time is sit around and wait for blogs to appear so they can comment on them in support of their messiah. The large crowds at Obama speeches only come to see the free concerts from popular artists and will tolerate a few minutes of Obama. At least McCain is not ashamed of his country and he doesn't need rock bands to draw people to his speeches. Also, he is the ONLY one with the experience to lead our great nation.

Bennie   October 25th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

John check your running mate, because she seem to be running around you doing her own thing.

Captain Caveman   October 25th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Polly, you claim that there's way too much arrogance going on in the Obama campaign, but the McCain campaign is stocked full of ignorance. McCain and his supporters are putting forward a platform based upon lies and fear-mongering instead of dealing with the issues our country is facing. Thanks, but no thanks.

Obama/Biden '08

Reason   October 25th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Senator McCain start sounding like Palin

Donald   October 25th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

It's evident that McCain and Palin dont read the blogs, if they did they would know that all this attackin isnt paying off, so why keep doin it. Obama you the man and i know you and Biden will do your best to get this country back on the right road for ALL people.

Amelia from Georgia   October 25th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

My only concern was when McCain picked Palin – I listened, I observed and I decided to vote for the Democratic ticket for the first time EVER. I liked McCain in the beginning and then it went down hill from there. This is not the man who ran against Bush 8 years ago! My decision is that Obama would be best for this country. Palin does not need to be in Washington!!!

Fred   October 25th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

John McCain doesn't realize 1948 was a very long time ago?

That's right he's very OLD!!!

Kris K in RM,CA   October 25th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Palin has stabbed McCain in the back. She is an ungratedul brat that never grew up. I wonder what Cindy McCain would like to say to her.Palin is not our GOP future.She is done. McCain is done. They made every mistaikes with their campaign they could and now it is over.
They need to runout the clock as gracefully as they can and go home. McCain is a sorry figure and Palin is just plan mad,or is it bad?

Betty the maid   October 25th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Obama is brilliant....he is calm, smart , prepared and urbane........that just drives McCain insane. And, I love it!!!......McCain and his bimbo side kick have spent the last 3 weeks spewing hate and lies like a nasty dying dragon...well, I guess they are dying dragons....all the republicans are...it's the end of a nasty 8 year old nightmare and they just can't stand it. Maybe McCain needs to write his concession speech.....

Shawn   October 25th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Bush the Second? More like Bush Light. Remember, he only voted with Bush 90% of the time. That's right Cindy McCain, you are heir to a fortune made on Busch Light and you are married to Bush Light. Just don't drink and drive your Lexus. You might hit one of your other 10 cars in the driveway of one of your 7 houses.

calvin   October 25th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

sir McCain.... with all due respect .... you are 72 and it's time to retire

Andrew   October 25th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

I have already voted Obama/Biden. Everybody needs to get out and vote for Obama and show these people that hatred for your fellow American's is not going to work. We are not unamerican cowards and traitors like McCain and Palin keep saying. I served this country and am doing everything in my power to see these two go down. Obama loves this country and all it's people even the right wingers that hate him and all his supporters.

gogozito   October 25th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

let me tell the truth!
Negative campaign for maccain had led him to
to big failure to deliver the issues which American people
they need now,
But Obama will be the good leader not only for America but
in the world,since he seem tobe wise especialy when comes
to the issue of iraq war.

Ons   October 25th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Nothing better McCain Camp can offer than dirty politics that do not help Main Street, that’s why you see Joe McCain calling 911 for traffic jam, Sarah palin firing his brother-in-law So what is the new surprise take us back to the Keating 5 and privatize social security?
We are tired
We need new style of politics
Obama and Joe

Pete in CO   October 25th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Hm, so someone else writes the presidents speeches in advance. Is this somehow surprising? It's not like Obama himself has spent his time thinking about it. Has McCain forgotten how busy Obama has been making typically Republican states into swing states?

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 25th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I'm wondering if McCain's father and grandfather lies as much as John to get where they were at the end of their life ......

Hmmmmm

Desmond   October 25th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

I like Obama as a person and I have no reason not to like McCain. The only reason I would vote McCain is his proven record. America will lose if we don't give McCain a chance: One thing, it will be saying that American people have nothing to do with records of sacrifice such as McCain's. What will inspire our youths who would like to make similar sacrifices if they know that it will not be remembered when they want to contest for a post similar to McCain. There should be no hurry for Obama since if he is real he will still prove himself and could still become the president. My question: Why the avoidable risk ? Obama's speeches are not guaranteed by his known past. I give him the benefit of doubt that his good records are not known yet. The joj of the presidency is too much for this risk. CNN, KINDLY POST MY COMMENT!

James   October 25th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

McCain is a LOSER!!!

Bill   October 25th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

I feel badly for Mr. McCain, now that he has no running mate. I Guess she has gone out on her own. Way to go Mr McCain, you really know how to pick 'em!!

Dan, TX   October 25th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Dang, make up something about your opponent out of thin air and then attack him for the thing you made up? Unbelievable.

McCain is a disgrace as a presidential candidate. He is a great senator and should continue his wonderful job as senator as that is a position that suits his personality.

Vic   October 25th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

My inaugural address is to vote early, and to vote all Democrats.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08.

znarf   October 25th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Perhap's if McCain prepared an inaugural address he would come up with some ideas that resonate with the country.

C. Smith   October 25th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

I wonder what John McCain is going to do on November 5th.

Something tells me his campaign will discredit the entire electoral count and try to send it to the Supreme Court. By that time they'll be the only GOPers left on the hill.

I can see him doing everything except bowing out gracefully.

In fact, I see him doing like three of his flight attempts: going down in flames.

LK   October 25th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

McCain sold his soul to the right wing of the party, and the McCain of March is not the McCain of October.

John and Sarah are really showing what poor sports they can be......

Obama/Biden 08-–They cant be worse than the last 8 years, and we cant afford 4 more years of Bush.

Herman In LA   October 25th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

When you don't have a story line you will come up with anything. Just imagine how McCain would have govern this country it would have been worse than Bush.

FLORIDA for Obama   October 25th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

ALTHOUGH we respect John McCain for being a 'war hero' (who was captured by the enemy and made propaganda films FOR the Vietcong), YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK. GOOD BYE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 AND '12

Jan   October 25th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

If Obama is elected, I'm throwing out all my television sets. I can't stand watching the arrogant egomaniac. Of course, it might be interesting watching him gyrate when the whacko left starts pulling his strings. Pelosi, Reed, Dowd, Franks, Kerry and Soros as puppet masters...God help us...

jeff   October 25th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Thank goodness....John McCain finally replaced that blue and white checked shirt he has worn 1000 times with a different color - Sarah must have given him a little bit of the clothing allowance money.

AUC   October 25th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

McSame please take Palin and go home.

God bless America and God Bless Obama/Biden 08/12!!!

PLEASE VOTE AMERICA – Obama and Biden for a change we need.

lyn   October 25th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

McCain I am so fedup with the lies you continue to tell on the campaign trail, your negative ads, your attacks, it's time McCain to open your eyes,you and your $150.000 VP are a looser.

morris graham   October 25th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

It's a wonder McSame dosn't twist his own name...

OBAMA/BIDEN '08'

Republican for Obama   October 25th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

McCain sure does cry a lot about irrelevant things. He has proven exactly why traditionally Repiblican families like ours are jumping ship and voting for Obama...he complains to much instead of actually doing something productive. McCain is a divider, Obama is a uniter.

-Republican for Obama

conny   October 25th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Another trick OUTBURST!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

FreeNLovIt   October 25th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Oh my goodness, talk about being READY DAY 1. Please I dont want to eat any more PEANUTS. I NEED CARROTS!!!! Yes, a diet of TRUE VEGETABLES.

Trust me, if we all dont want to DIE, we need to elect DONKEYS so we can eat REAL vegetables.

get real   October 25th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Like you don't have yours written, you sarcastic old windbag? SO WHAT?!?

Walt   October 25th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Man, is there anything you guys won't say??? McCain, you need to get your running mate in order before you worry about what Obama is doing. The "rogue" is hurting you bro.

Frank   October 25th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

So, all you Obama idiots really think that this deal is done for your candidate, ha? Well, lets see what happens in America on November 4th. Do you really think that with all the anti-White and anti-American message flying around by your folks, that people are going to still vote for your candidate come election day? Just promise no riots and no revolt once Obama loses the elections. Or should we hold on to our guns in case you mad idiots try to do something silly like during the L.A. riots if your candidate actually loses? CNN: please don't take this message out!!

David   October 25th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

I read that article. McCain is full of it. The article said that a member of Obama's team had worked on a draft of the address and that both sides routinely looked ahead to how they would transition into the White House.

The fact that McCain doesn't have much done is just par for the course. He hasn't done a lot of things his campaign should've done by now, including convincing people why he should be elected.

mh   October 25th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

What does Obama's inaugural address have any thing to do with McCain's campaign? McCain "worried" too much and whined too much. Be a man! Keep going and die with dignity.

Your Move   October 25th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

After months and months of waiting to hear what John McCain can do for his country instead of all Barack Obama can't, all we are still getting are the rantings of this 72-year-old spoiled, tantrum throwing brat. Nasty, sarcastic, condescending...is that all McCain and Palin have got? Our country and very way of life is falling apart around us and McCain and The Devil Wears Prada (literally) Palin continue to not get that this isn't about them but us. Remember...we the people? Someone needs to enlighten these two that the inmates are finally awake and are taking back the asylum.

Trysh in Los Angeles   October 25th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Why doesn't he spend more time trying to make himself look better than trying to make Obama look bad. I mean, his charge is that Sen. Obama is PREPARING in case he wins?? Can someone please tell me when being prepared became a bad thing?

steve   October 25th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

McCain, it's time to stop talking about Obama. It seem like you are endorsing him.

PROUD AMERICAN FOR OBAMA   October 25th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

IT'S ABOUT TIME TO SAY GOODNIGHT MR. MCCAIN...........

Keith   October 25th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

No inaugeral speech has been written. Just another lie upon lie upon McBush lie. What next McBush? Are you going to give yourself a black eye and say you were attacked by a black, arab, socialist Obama supporter ?

J. Sully, NY   October 25th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Hey, McLame, quit talking about Joe the Plumber, Obama raising taxes, and your war hero stories. They're getting really boring. If I hear Joe the Plumber one more time, I'm going to puke. I like what Leno said, Joe knows a lot about lower taxes. He just doesn't pay them.

Your campaign is finished. Obama is right to start writing a speech. At least he writes his own speeches. Yours and Palins are getting old an worn out.

WELCOME PRESIDENT OBAMA!!

Alvin Swerve   October 25th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I wonder if the Republican party can substitute another pair of candidates at this point. I mean, seriously, can it be done? Were I they, I would do it.

Maybe they can get Bush to attack Iran. That might swing things. I actually thought he would sometime about now, or maybe shortly before the Obama inaugural.

Firing Palin and replacing her with someone more capable would be a big improvement. Even a dancing chimp would improve things.

Maybe McCain already has a deal to be on Obama's cabinet and is chunking the election in revenge for 2000.

BC   October 25th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Hey, McCain lost this by being afraid to stand up to the far-right fringe nuts in his party. If he had run as himself, he might be winning, but being stuck with that crazy Palin woman (who he would have never chosen on his own) has done him in. God bless Obama!!

Dave   October 25th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

John's ticked because he's not prepared for anything he does. I wonder what he's thinking? Red necktie or Blue necktie?

Jane in CA   October 25th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

It almost over McCain !! You can take your running mate with you
and go home, and tell Joe McCain to quit calling 911 for traffic
problems !!

Vote For Hope !!

Sally   October 25th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Senator McCain has become a caricature. And what with his recently rogue running mate, no wonder he's becoming unglued. I'm bored with him now. November 4 can't come soon enough.

Somebody Stop Him....   October 25th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

I guess that lie backfired... I have lost count... I will be sitting by patiently waiting on the next one.

Obama/Biden 08

Someday a Blue ND   October 25th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

I guess I understand where McCain's coming from. If he doesn't keep saying "We've got them right where we want them" and "we're going to win" then he might as well drop out because he'd lose for certain. And can someone tell me why the most dedicated McCain people on these things kant spel or rite verry guud. And could the McCain guys tell me how McCain plans on pulling this off, especially with Palin tossing him under the bus constantly for her own agenda? His own advisors don't know, maybe you should offer your wisdom and insight.

Ace   October 25th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

I'd vote for Mccain if he could sensibly explain how he picked his VP after only meeting her once. Another 4 years of missjudgement?

Former Republican for Obama/Biden   October 25th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

How dare the RNC use any money on commercials – Palin's family needs more clothes.

Maggie from Virginia   October 25th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

McCain still doesn't get it. Election 101: Finish the campaign on a positive note. Unless he plans to retire after Obama wins. That would be the smartest decision he has made in 10 years.

It's already too late to bring out a plan that the American people can analyze and approve prior to election day. So far, Obama is the man with the plan that will benifit most Americans in this time of crisis.

Richard to stop the decline of America   October 25th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

He only trying to reach idiot like Wllie Brown (who refer to Barack Obama as Barry) making Obama appears as cocky and overconfident. I beleive there are not enough of Willie left. Willie will never vote for Obama anyway. He is the 22% who still think in Bush.

These group will drag all of us down the toilet.

JACKED-UP-POLITICS, FLORIDA   October 25th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

LOL Let the Haters Hate. They were hating from the beginning.

cm   October 25th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

I can't wait for November 4th to go to vote for Obama (Independent for Obama) and wake up with a new President the next day without having to hear all this how can I say this... idiot remarks. Please McCain if you are going out the game do it with dignity.

CONFUSED OLD MAN!!   October 25th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Sen. McCain warned Sen. Obama not to get too far ahead of himself during a campaign event Saturday...Senator McCain you are stuck on Senator Obama and Joe the The Fake PLUMBER Move on !!!

IndyVoter   October 25th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Misleading and Pathetic!...but what else is new...Sen. McCain, please stop and leave the stage with SOME semblance of your integrity intact if it isn't already too late..., Oh and don't forget to take your running mate with you, though I suspect she won't want to get off of the stage and indeed will try to share it with the rest of the Republican candidates in 2016.

High school valedictorian   October 25th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

JOHN MCCAIN = NON COMPOS MENTIS!!
JOHN MCCAIM = NOT OF SOUND MIND!!

Stop the lies. Tone down that arrogance. Nobody is measuring drapes in the White House, and nobody is writing inaugural speeches. Get it?

I doubt it.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 25th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

You, McCain, were tested in N. Viet Nam and you failed when you make propaganda film for the enemy.

Obama/Biden – the Constitutional Fellows.

YES WE WILL - TEXAS   October 25th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

I hope when Palin leaves she takes Bay Buchannan and the blonde from The View with her. Oh, and the Sanchez lady from CNN – Oh and Photohauer!

Amy   October 25th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Hey Sen McCain is it really your stump speech or a skit on SNL that cnn is reporting on?

John in FL   October 25th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

What does everyone see in Obama? What has he done, besides taken a free ride through college, and taken a free house? He has yet to prove anything to anyone. Palin might not be the ideal VP candidate, but at least she has a record of what she has done.

gilbert tx   October 25th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

go OBAMA, hispanics endorsement

Linda32   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Haasn't this man learned yet???? Doesn't he know Obama yet?

Simmy   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Sen McCain: With all due respect: SHUT UP! You are sounding more like a lunatic each day!

Early Obama Voter!

Gracie   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hey McCain.... you might want to listen to the song by the O'Jays, "BACK STABBERS"...

I WOULD BE MORE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR PITT BULL, WHOSE TURNING ON HER OWN MASTER!!

I WOULD BE MORE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR PITT BULL, WHOSE TURNING ON HER OWN MASTER!!

I WOULD BE MORE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR PITT BULL, WHOSE TURNING ON HER OWN MASTER!!

I WOULD BE MORE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR PITT BULL, WHOSE TURNING ON HER OWN MASTER!!

Dawn   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

One last thing, the mental Hospital is looking for an escaped patient,

The police reports claims that he is very delusional and in the company of some very shifty characters. One is blonde and looks like she is in dire need of some Prozac. The other is a brunette and she is in dire need of McCain's place as head of the ticket.

If you see them please, do not approach them, call 911 and tell them this is Joe the obscene caller

It will be a tough 10 days

Sarsar   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Oh, I just remembered: John McCain doesn't use the internet and computers so he hasn't been watching the Nate Smith wedsite of poll predictions. This is now about the fifth time I have heard McCain refer to something over 40 years ago: the 1948 election, Ike the day before DDay in 1944 and the Cuban Missile crisis of 1962. Mr. McCain, Americans are more concerned about the future, you are making yourself sound VERY old and out of touch.

Hanna   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

McCain is loser what his wering jan 20 obama you tell me mcCain

YES WE WILL - TEXAS   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

McCain you have tire tracks all over you from Palin throwing you under the Straight Talk Express. Just a word of caution – Palin isn't through with you yet!

Uwabare   October 25th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

MCCain is commiting politcal suiside by running against Obama. Hillay and Bill merely survived, You should have learned from thier lesson. Watch out Bush the second!!!!!

melody watkins   October 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

I'm saddened to see McCain has come to this. He just can't play it straight. People are not being gullible anymore. He has a disgruntled, divided campaign staff and a VP choice with limited appeal and designs on the Presidency for herself. He now appears to be desperate with the negativity. Please Mr.McCain, take over your campaign for these last few days, silence Palin to show you have control, and regain your dignity.

AllWeNeedIsLove   October 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Does the McCain-Palin camp believe if you continue to tell the same lies over and over, that they somehow become the truth? I'm fine with one fighting until the fight is over but at least be honest in your fight.

SickofMcCrap   October 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Sheesh John, you say the most interesting things. Too bad they are less true than most of those 'based on actual events' made for TV movies.

Oh and BTW, in your case saying you are 'old fashioned' only serves to remind people of just how old you really are.

recreant   October 25th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

That's right John...why be prepared in advance for anything? Why make a plan when who knows what tomorrow will bring? Why shouldn't the whole country just fly by the seat of its pants, to put it in your lingo?

Because George Marshall and Dwight Eisenhower understood something; the Allies would not prevail through tactics, but through logistics.

Barack seems to have gotten that part of the story straight...and it shows in his campaign. And yours? Always a day late and a dollar short. It's given us all a very good idea of what a McCain presidency would be like...and we ain't buyin'.

Mel of Alexandria, Virginia   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

John McCain has lost it. At this stage he seems more like a chicken with its head chopped off. There is a lot of movement but he is going no where because the republicans cannot fool all the people all the time. We have seen through their spin and fear mongering, when all the time their main interest has been to make the rich richer so that the rest of us can get more crumbs.

FrankSmith   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

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)

We pay taxes "To make our Government function or work for us". As an example, the Republicans just waged 2 wars because they knew the Government had 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

maynard hopkins wi   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Obama was born in Kenya, this is what his grandmother states who lives in Kenya.
How can he be the president if he is not born in the U.S. as stated by the constitution. His half sister claims that he was born in Hawaii.
More dark secrets of Obama.
Who was Frank Marshall Davis? These are legal questions and should be answered before election day.

YES WE WILL - TEXAS   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

McCain, Palin has finished your race to the Whitehouse. After CNN picked up the fact that she interferred with the bidding on the pipe line and it may not be built. She will have more charges.

All you all have to offer is lies, lies and more corrupt government.

Hanna   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

McCain is loser what his wering jan 20 obama you tell me mcCain old lier

Ron   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

at least Obama didn't pick a former Saddam lobbyist like McCain did – how's your presidential transition team head William Timmons doing these days John McCain? I suppose he's not writing any inauguration speeches which is good. that way Timmons can go back to lobbying for dictators and McCain can retire and get some anger management counseling.

kw   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

It's over.
Everytime I hear something like that, it's like saying: I have nothing more to show you, but don't vote for the other guy...

It's over!

If the last 2 presidential election was done right, and the Bush administrations been good, or there wasn't the Swiftboat... This election could put Mccain in a better light. The republicans did this to themselves. And I'm sure many republicans are ashame of their party.

bruce FORMER REPUBLICAN FROM MA.   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Once upon a time I traveled on and commanded the straight talk express. I was younger then and a more truthful polition. I had a better grasp of the situation... now we are in the ditch, the tires are spinning the mud is flying but we seem to be stuck.....I just thru Pres. Bush under the bus but don't seem to gain any traction... perhaps I could throw congress under the bus... perhaps the entire country...

Sara says its okay...

Yup its me the old white retired guy from Ma. former Republican

Bruce

Peachbird   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Polly, Polly, Polly..... wake up and smell its over! McCain is desperate. Palin is shopping and working on her new career.... I suspect she's planning with Fox News or Rush Limbaugh's radio crew as we type......

Daryl in Seattle   October 25th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

And where is Senator McCain getting this info? Even if it's true, It's no different from how before a Superbowl game, both teams already have championship hats and t-shirts ready to go. It just shows that Obama is prepared for anything and confidence isn't such a bad thing. I'm willing to bet that the reason McCain doesn't have one ready, is because he knows he's about to lose! Just like the reason Palin finally testified in the troopergate probe is because she's getting ready to go back to being Governor of Alaska and has to think about her standing there when this is over. Because believe me folks...IT'S OVER.

Obama-Biden 08

AM in VA   October 25th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I saw McCain on TV the other day saying "don't worry about John McCain, I'll still be a Senator representing the great people of Arizona". His top campaign aides are looking for work.

Sounds like he's conceded already.

Obama '08

Robe   October 25th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

It is a shame that all Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin can do is attack Sen. Obama. They do not have a plan themselves, so their plan is to attack Sen. Obama's plan.

So, if they are unfortunate enough to win the election, I guess they would have to contact Sen. Obama to see if he has a plan they can attack.

We have suffered through 8 years of having a unintelligent president, we can not afford another unintelligent president and vice president. We all know that education and learning was not important to either of them. They are definitely showing it on the campaign trail.

Sen. Obama and Joe Biden has two masters degrees and two law degrees between them. Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin have two undergraduates degrees between them. My husband and myself have two masters between us. We are more educated than Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin.

Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are not well educated and they are two arrogant to seek counsel from people that are knowledgeable. The country and the world is in bad shape, we can not afford to have the uneducated back in office again.
.

bill for barack   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

What is McCain's problem anyway ?
This is just prudent planning.
I'm sure that the McCain campaign already has his concession speech written.

Jay N.H.   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

This post has been totally debunked by Poltico. This is just another failed tactic for a candidate who is out of ideas and running out of time.

John, Tampa, FL   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

All those people that are calling McCain a losser have you voted? Have you taken a firend to vote? Has your friend taken a friend to vote for Obama?

If NO- Then stop saying McCain can loss. McCain Can and will win if we don't back up Obama. We have given him our money, our ideas, our stories, but most important our support......WE MUST END THIS WITH CLOSING THE DEAL;OUR VOTES.

WE CAN NOT BE AT EASE UNTIL OBAMA IS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Obama/Biden 2008 Change and Experience WE NEED TODAY.

Matthew   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

October surprise is going to be Palin dropping off the ticket and McCain picking a way more qualified candidate to be his VP. It's the only way he has a chance and it sounds like it's coming from all the stories about Palin and the McCain aides not seeing eye to eye.

Griff learn to spell   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Geeze man.. you are spelling AMERICA wrong! All your hate must be clouding your brain.. Obama is hardly Hitler.. and you sir need to read some History..sad really but it figures..

Peachbird   October 25th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

No problem.... the only people listening are the Republican base.... they will believe anything they are told.... obviously, or they would not be so impressed with the drivel that falls from McSame and McBarbie's lips.....

v.ananthan   October 25th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

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..

Barbara from Canada   October 25th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

The speech has been explained as a non-issue. Obama could probably wing a great one impromtu, in any event. If he's prepared for the eventuality of winning, that shows someone who is forward looking. Not likely to be used, there is probably is a concession speech at the ready also.. McCain is looking more and more like the confused old grandfather that his running mate steered by the elbow after the convention. John says "I've been tested". – for what? – senility? dementia? delusions? or Alzheimer's? Time for meds and Nitey Nite John

Polly   October 25th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Thank you John McCain for putting your country first and for protecting our freedom.

Ork   October 25th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Come to think of it.. McCain has been laser focused on Obama.. and Obama has been laser focused on the Economy and Heathcare.. I wonder why McCain is not winning?

True Republican   October 25th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I am so disgusted with my Republican Party leadership. We've handed the election to Obama on a silver platter. Anyone who bothers to vote for that rotten neo-con/poor excuse for a Republican (and that blithering idiot he chose to be his VP) – is a moron. I now say "Vote For Obama" and let the chips fall where they may. We'll see what happens in four years. And I say this now to all Republicans – The Revolt is Coming and We Are Going To Take Our Party Back From The Neo-Cons!

j   October 25th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I don't think anyone is starting a victory lap. Obama is campaigning just as hard as ever. He knows he's got to keep the momemtum going and get people out to vote. I hope every Obama supporter in every state will show up and vote. Make sure Obama wins on Nov. 4. Then the celebrations can begin. The Bush era will be over.

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Griff...

If I were you I wouldn't be voting for McCain....He is planning on CUTTING healthcare funding...when it is PAINFULLY clear that your mental health is lets just say less than stellar.

Sally, San Antonio, TX   October 25th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

This is typical for McCain. Take an innocuous event, twist it, make it sound like something it isn't, and then act as if the opponent has done something reprehensible. Where is the ethical McCain? I haven't seen him.

Kelley   October 25th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Can someone shut this loud mouthed loser up?

georgia for Obama   October 25th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

McCain would possibly do better if he put as much energy into how he would address the issues of this country as he does in coming up with new lies & smoke screens against his opponent.
Even Palin is fed up with him !

What?   October 25th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Polly, did you actually use McCain and dignity and the ability to play fair in the same sentence?

Where have you been...frozen?

Kim   October 25th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

“While this charge is completely false and there is no draft of an inaugural address for Senator Obama, the last thing we need is a candidate like John McCain who just plans on re-reading George Bush’s,” Burton said.

Ahahahahahaha! Too funny!

BK   October 25th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Isn't that what politicians are supposed to do? I mean, have things prepared for any outcome. If they are smart then they will both have both a victory and defeat speech ready for election night, the very same way they print up both victory shirts before a sporting event but then can only sell one or the other.

Independent voice   October 25th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

He handed the election over to Obama when he went for Palin!

Obama is not so stupid as McCain thinks, the memories of New Hampshire are well entrenched in his memory. And what diabolical trick will McCain pull off at the last minute – Obama team knows it well!

Janice   October 25th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

IF Mr. Podesta wrote an inaugural address for Obama. Then he has ONE cnn. Why do you people keep on doing this crap. He either does have the thing or he doesn't . WHich one is it. Jerks.

concerned   October 25th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

i am very concerned that there are problems with the voting in the battleground states. what is going to be done about this problem if anything. how come these problems are always in the urban areas? please have someone in authority investigate this mockery of our voting system. 2000 & 2004 again.

Eileen   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Why doesn't the republican party take a look at the condition the state of Illinois is in? If he (Obama) can't help run a state efficiently...how well will he do for 50 states???????????
P.S. in case the general public does not know...IL has more than it's share of problems...we, of coarse, will forever thank the DEMOCRATIC party for that...and I am sure they will have their share of excuses for why it really wasn't their fault! Anybody know a democrate that will admit to ever being wrong? AND since when is it fair or just to take anything from someone who has worked for it and give it to someone who refuses to work. This has to stop.
"If you GIVE a man a fish he has food for a day. If you TEACH
a man to fish, he has food for the rest of his life."
What do you really think is the BEST way.
Welfare has not helped like we waned it to...It needs to be fixed...and the democrates are not going to do it...and I don't know why.

jennifer   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Hey McSame...Get a life..well you do have one with your 13 homes!!!
what bull, you don't know any thing about what it is to go without...you and your mouse hunter...should have a couple of six packs, and take a nice long holiday......

Stick a fork in that pig, he's done   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Ok, so he wrote his inaugural address already? So what? I can think of worse things to do with him time, especially since he has a good chance of winning. McCain just needs to face the fact that he will be losing to a black man that is young enough to be his son. I am so sick of McCain's sense of entitlement. Because he was a war hero, he deserves to be president. What about that temper that is so apparent in this man? He can run this country like that. He's too tempermental and cannot control himself. An angry person leading this country with the problems we have? What kind of decisions do you think he will make with his angry self? He will just perpetuate the hatred of the U.S..

I am so tired of McCain's attacks. He talks about how wrong Obama is more than he talks about the issues. McCain winning scares me. Not because he is old. If he had a smart and ready vice-president, I may have considered him more, but his choice of Palin proves how off his judgment is. He just needs to hang it up. Even the GOP is sick of this guy and Palin. She was just a strategy to begin with. She was chosen for the all of the wrong reasons so to vote for McCain is stupid. She is not ready to lead. McCain can die (God forbid) six months into his term. Do you really trust her to lead this country? If you do, you are an idiot, plain and simple. Obama doesn't have a whole lot of experience, but he is brilliant, just look at how he's run his campaign for Christ's sake. He is ready to be a leader. McCain is a loose cannon.

Rocky Richardson   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I wish Mr. McCain and Ms. Palin would talk about the very important challenges we face and how they plan to overcome them instead of crying like a little child. They've put forth no concrete proposals for solving the job loss, foreclosure, economic, health care, immigration or other challenges we face. I wonder if the future president of the United States will have time to sit back and cry/complain or think rationally and try to get to work on working together and solving the challenges at hand.

BBB   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

There was a time when I had such respect for Sen. McCain... it is so sad to see someone plunge so low.

Dave in RI   October 25th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

hey shouldn't tainopower be posting some BS about now....

slacking off...

The bloggers paycheck is going to be short this week.

bruce FORMER REPUBLICAN FROM MA.   October 25th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Ah Hem.... My friend John... the countrys problems today are the economy and they want to hear from you how you are going to correct the downward spiral..... I don't think that your bellowing about a speach that has or hasn't been written is of any importance but it does speak to your .....EXPERIENCE..... JUst come out and say it John...
they can't possibly vote for THAT ONE>>>
Yup its that old white retired guy from Ma. Former Republican

BRUCE

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Hey McCain.....when you step off the plain in Alaska after you loose, be sure and tell them DEMENTIA SENTIA

Wendy NC   October 25th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Just another lie in the bucket (or trough) for the McCain/Palin campaign.

mel   October 25th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

didnt mccain proofread lincolns speeches

Polly   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I think that Barack supporters are not seeing who John McCain really is. They are only seeing what they want to see. I think they might be sorry one day.

Gail in SC   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Another lie! Why is John McCain doing this to himself. In 2000, i would have voted for him. In 2008, Not a chance. John McCain keeps saying we don't know Obama , but John McCain doesn't know himself. This descent is just sadder every day.

Ork   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

McCain is now starting to annoy me more and more, day by day – the 4th of Nov can't come fast enuff..

PS: Mute when this guy comes on the tele, ditto for Palin.. you'll be better off for it..

Winny   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Even though the this statement is false. What is wrong with making preparation for such a great moment. It is not something to be taken lightly. What is wrong with that? Senator where is your honor? America is sick and tired of this type of behaviour from people who should be representing us. Come on you know better than that.

voter   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Bill Burton's comment was funny. the McCain camp is becoming laughable as though it belongs as a skit on snl.

Already Voted Obama/Biden   October 25th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Griff... I pray that he does win; one of his campaign promises was for better educational opportunities and you could use some "Hooked on Phonics"

sana ceesay,UK   October 25th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

My advice to McCain.
you are too old to handle this demanding job you are criving for.
Why can't you concentrate on your health and let the young, more healthy, well educated and choice of the Americans [Sen. Obama] take over this demanding job.

Liz   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

The Republican party has ceased to be a political party and now seems to be the home of racists, bigots and Christian evangelical right wing extremeists and John McCain is their leader now.

Perhaps that is why he can offer nothing but negative attacks based on lies, fear and hate.

Sue T   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Maybe McCain should start writing his concession speech......

grahame   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Hey Willy Brown.
That's "BORN IN THE USA. not BORNED. You uneducated twit What's the matter don't you have spell check?. That's what the little red line means under the word. Boy What a moron!

Chloe   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Another pure falsehood in a major McCain address. It's shocking what he has become.

ralph   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Wow, this fellow is making it up, making it up, making it up. Good lord does no one over there do any research before it winds up in a speech.

Please send this corrupt old man who has shamefully squandered whatever honor he had earned, back to Arizona.

For that matter why doesn't CNN fact check a bit before repeating McCain talking points as gospel.

Shane   October 25th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Didn't the Republicans do the same thing with "Mission Accomplished?"

Sounds like more GOP hypocrisy to me. Good riddance.

Gee Whiz!   October 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Griff
You have only one choice Amarica. And that is for Barack Obama to stand down. Get out of Politics all togetther… Obama is not wanted on the World stage today… Your trying fo force him on ythe World….
They He a Good Guy… ADOLF WAS A gOOD gUY IN 1937…
-------------------------------–

You are pitiful. Your typing skills match your IQ and you can't even spell America. People always feel sorry for the underdog...in your case, I just feel sorry for the stupid.

OB – 08

Willie A. Richardson   October 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

It's really called planning, something that McCain knows nothing about. I really wish he would stop whinning. He sounds like a two year old. Can you imagine Mr. Mccain running this country? I really couldn't. I do hope that Mr. Obama gets to officially delivery his acceptance speech. However, it's not over yet.

darrell   October 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

HAHAHA!!..C'mon now Mccain, we all know that you have already written your concession speech, in which you throw Palin under the bus for screwing this election up for you..

kate   October 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Hey CNN why don't you investigate the campaign contribution fraud going on in the Obama camp?

Obama, don't count on some of your typical Dems states, you may lose them.
I know many who never voted before who are voting Rep. and plenty of former Dems now voting Rep.
Hey CNN:
You worry about what Palins babys wearing but you don't do your job of investigative journalism about Obama fraud?

How can someone named Della Ware at some bogus address donate money to the Obama campaign? Because his campaign doesn't bother to check .
McCains campaign catches bogus donations
Amazing that the FBI isn't involved yet

ACORN, Rezco and now this

As Bill Clinton says "this is the biggest fairy tale ever"

Chris   October 25th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

John – may I call you John? John, it's called planning ahead. Try it sometime.

Polly   October 25th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

The problem here is that Barack believes that he and his supporters can "play this game anyway they want to." There's way too much arrogance going on. I appreciate Senator McCain for his dignity and ability to play fair. Luckily, God is still bigger than him and things will work out eventually.

Alison B   October 25th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

McCain is awfully confident for a man who is about to be the actual loser... can you say L.O.S.E.R

10 days and counting until Obama wins this whole things...

Dawn Tarr   October 25th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

McCain, either you are a complete moron or your staffers are trying to make you lose this election. Don't you think that lies are going to come out, or do you think that news is still delivered by the Pony Express!!!

Mark   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

This guy, McCain is so sore at being behind he just dreams up miserable snippets and shoots them from the hip. It's hard to believe that he's the same McCain as the one who campaigned in 2000.

rainmaniam   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I'm starting to notice that this doesn't seem to be the first time McCain scans articles and picks out peices not in context, and then he quotes as fact. Makes him look out of touch.

McCain=the draft   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

There you go again, McCain...ANOTHER LIE!

republicans hate america   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Willy Brown – Another stupid Christian that can not spell. Good thing your kind will be irrelevant on the 5th

DDDDDDDDDDDDA   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

MCSAME WHAT IS YOUR WORRY ?

YOU'VE GOT HIM WHERE YOU WANT HIM !!!

AND WE HAVE HIM WHERE WE WANT HIM,

PRESIDENT.

Proud Military Wife Voting For Obama/Biden   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Griff... Seriously!!!! You dont sound racist at all. The man may actually clean up what our last administration jacked up. I for one would rather give him the chance to do it on the BIG STAGE than vote for someone like McCain who is only trying to win to one up his father. Its written all over his face "my friend"

Obama/Biden 08

mume   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

mccain is so insecure, he just says whatever he wants I think john gat alheimer. Lol

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

that would be so great, nobama partying and gloating, then end up losing. haha

reggie   October 25th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Obama thinks he's already won the White House. I really hope McCain can expose him for the fake he really is. Obama talks the talk, but has NEVER walked the walked.

Carl H.   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

John McCain has lost his mind. I don't think any logical person is even listening to him anymore.

Mikey   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

To "Willie Brown" and Griff: I hope things hold as they are and you get to post congratulations to President Barack Obama on November 5. That would be icing on the cake.

anyonmous   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

hey mccain drop out of the race already you lost

grahame   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I watched the McCain rally today and one thing becomes increasingly obvious. The more McCain falls behind the more hysterical his message becomes. This is obvious now that Sarah Palin has stabbed him in the back and decided to concentrate upon leading the Republicans in 2012.
What did McCain really believe anyway. After all he's the one that picked this bimbo. I hope that Obama/Biden sweeps the entire country and makes it blue then we can start to forget Bush,Chaney,Rove McCain,Palin
and all the rest of these cowboys who have done great damage to the USA

I liked it!   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Bill Burton...I like your style! Your comment was timely and true!

Obama/Biden – 08

Peter (CA)   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Sen. McCain, you should spend more time worried about what your running mate is doing behind your back than what Sen. Obama has planned.

Forget it Griff-it was lame a month ago, it's worse now.

linda n carolina   October 25th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I can't even feel sorry for him.

lee   October 25th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Does McCain fact check anything before he says it?

Arin   October 25th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Nice try McCain but no dice. It's like you are insulting not only Obama's intelligence but all of ours. By the way tell Joe "The Hothead" McCain to quit calling 911!

Go Cry On Barbie's Shoulder   October 25th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Waaaaahhhh!! Waaaahhhh!

PinkCat   October 25th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Oh my, my, my...is this all McCain has to bring up at a rally in Arizona?

Leah DiMarco, Texas   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I am sure that Senator Obama plans to write his own speech, besides he would not use a speech that has already been published in a book!
How silly for McCain to even say such a thing!

Observer   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Good grief, McCain! Sounds like you're yelling at kids to get off your lawn! Try pitching some optimism or something positive for a change. This ranting of yours is geting really tiring. Who wants a grumpy guy for president?
I voted early and I proudly voted Obama.

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Willy Brown, LOOK at his BIRTH CERTIFICATE....he was born in Hawaii roughly two years after it became a STATE!!!!! Ignorant gentlemen such as you should NOT have the right to vote. *-

Susie oklahoma   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

McCain is someone I can't say I'm proud of, he's not even a pale imitation of himself anymore. That's so sad!! Obama is a man that really shows integrity, honesty, trust and honor. I'm voting for Obama when early voting starts on the 31st!!

Obama the next President!!

JD in Moraga   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Every time McCain says "I'm not making it up" it's immediately followed by something he made up. I think he and Cindy are sharing drugs.

btodd   October 25th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

BOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Poor Johnny Boy, all your hard work, honest methodologies, straight-talkin' express, smart choice on running mate and you STILL can't win. What's wrong, John????

vic   October 25th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

John McCain needs to worry about his own campaign and stop worrying about Senator Obama's.

douglas in minnesota   October 25th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

So, McCain's main source of critical, inside-information is what he reads in the newspapers? Boy, he's on top of things! Sounds like another "Legitimate Issue du Jour."

Sean   October 25th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I hope you have your congratulations speech ready for President Obama, Senator McCain!

DaveC   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

John McCain has now invoked the memory of Harry Truman, patron saint of losing political campaigns. Truman was last summoned in a Presidential race in 1996. Notably, Bob Dole waited until the last weekend before Election Day before bringing up Truman and then lost to Clinton by a margin of 8.5%. The fact that McCain has resorted to calling upon Truman a full ten days before the election forebodes an even greater defeat for his campaign.

Dave   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

When McCain says "When I pull this off," isn't he doing the SAME THING he's accusing Obama of?

McCain's new campaign strategy seems to be "I know you are but what am I?"

SD,Michigan   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

McCain is full of it, lying in our face. I believe both of them have those speeches ready, it's not like they're gonna wait till 5 minutes before the final result to scribble some words on a napkin..c'mon now. Apply some logic here...So sick of lies...

Proud Military Wife Voting For Obama/Biden   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Response to Willy Brown.... Your mother must be PROUD she raised and idiot.

The man is dealing with the smears from McCain and dealing with the possible loss of a loved one. Grow up and get the facts for yourself instead of listening to the vile McCain is "palling around" and you choose to throw jabs about family...

So how does it feel?

Obama/Biden 08

vic   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

John McCain needs to shut up. He's already ruined any good name he may have had, and now he's simply disgraceful and disrespectful.

New Yorker   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Hey what's up with with Obama not being able to produce a valid birth certificate and "the Ticker" not giving any info on this? Talk about slanted newscasting!

SomebodyHandMcCainSomeGinko   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I can't wait til Nov. 4th. I'm really getting tired of McCain & his immature rants.

Colin   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Another lie from McCain such a shock he's desperate he'll lie about anything in order to try getting people to turn on Obama.

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

OMG Y'all the whole thing about "My friends, when I pull this thing...." is scary... Is he implying that he intends to RIG the election somehow??I hope Election officials and Co-workers will see this comment PLEASE POST CNN.....because We cannon have someone making veiled threats!!

christoph   October 25th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

obama/kimbo slice '08

Ex-Republican (Retired Military)   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

The November Rise of Obama-Biden

mel from Ohio   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

McCain/Palin have no shame, morals, or honor. Don't want them representing my country and me!!!!

park more - New orleans   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

with obama we will go back to dictature, that will be revange.... think about it

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Griff: You are more than a little confused; it is McCain who is NOT wanted by almost 75% of the world community!!

Send Palin home   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

McGimmick plans on reading George Bush's inauguration speech to us one more time.

I'm not having any of it! I will be voting and taking the entire day off to drive disabled Americans to the polls.

Thank you McGimmick for reminding us how detrimental your policies would be to the next generation.

Let's Roll !

Amused to Death!   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Ha ha ha! Burton's comeback is hilarious!!!

Jane Sixpack   October 25th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

McDaddy McCain is getting a little grumpy in his old age. Maybe Sarah Palinoma can sing some soothing lullabies, show him some eye candy, and calm him down a bit.

Nola   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Senator McCain, Senator Obama has not written a speech, nor has stop campaigning because he knows that the fat lady has not sung. In fact, she has not even began to stand up. So please stop telling everyone that he is ready to take over because he is still running in this race

S. Boatman   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Its Not To Late To Join The Winning Team Mccain Supporters! Vote Obama And Be A Winner! Vote Mccain And Waste Your Vote!

Rodger   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Go home John McCain...you may lose Arizona!

Dinah   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Obama is treading water. McCain is sinking without a lifeboat in sight.

ruty   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

McCain is a liar. No one can believe anything he says. He has been a cry baby all his life. Go Away and take Palin with you.

Dawn   October 25th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Just like Palin, he only reads the headlines. I think you also have one written, you cranky old fool...You have been lamb basting Obama about being exprienced enough for the job, you bring in Caribou Barbie who incidentally wants the top ticket not the VP. You will do or say almost anything to get elected. I read that PNAC, it's scary... If you think that McCain is the answer, vote .. we are looking at Iran, Syria.

Vote for Change Please, and don't let McCain close to the White House.

park more - New orleans   October 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Sorry Bill, I am Hillaru supporter and I will vote for McCain. You and Hillary said that Obama is not qualify at all........ Now he is the best of the best ....... I am sure that insight you think different and you are playing politic....... At least RNC have straigh talk......

Gracie   October 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

STOP CRYING McCAIN, IT'S A SIGN OF A SORE LOSER!

STOP CRYING McCAIN, IT'S A SIGN OF A SORE LOSER!

STOP CRYING McCAIN, IT'S A SIGN OF A SORE LOSER!

STOP CRYING McCAIN, IT'S A SIGN OF A SORE LOSER!

STOP CRYING McCAIN, IT'S A SIGN OF A SORE LOSER!

Larry   October 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

GO John-but NOW is the time to QUIT TALKING ABOUT OBAMA and tell us HOW YOU ARE GOING TO GOVERN,WHAT YOU ARE PLANNING and WHY IT"S BETTER !!!!

GO POSITIVE--YOU CAN WIN THIS ELECTION --GO POSITIVE

park more - New orleans   October 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

if you cut message against obama, where is the democracy..... I am sure that with obama we will be back to dictature

Let it go..........   October 25th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Somewhere between taking his meds and getting senile, McCain [I guess] doesn't know this election is about the economy. All he wants to do is put Obama in the limelight instead of stating what the Palin/Mccain ticket stands for besides squabbling. >scratching my head< Has he ANY idea that bullying his opponent is NOT a good a good thing? I(Oh yeah, right, he's got "Limbaugh and Family" who only KNOWS how to divide the country.) f McCain can't plan ahead, are we to trust him in a time that needs quick thinking? These people need to look outside the bubble and see how stupid they look not only to America, BUT, other countries. I pray McCain does not make it for you see, "my friend", he WILL be tested MORE than Obama!

francheska ;-)   October 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I did not think Obama was doing a victory lap. I thought he was still out stumping and getting voters to the polls. Doesn't sound like a victory lap to me, sounds like he is putting in some long hours and hard work.
But, McCain does need get a better handle on his campaign. For someone who says he has such great leadership qualities, he can not even lead is campaign.

Charlie Bradley   October 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

LOL IF his inaugural address is already written, I think that is the undercurrent of preparedness and readiness and PLANNING that he has demonstrated throughout the campaign. I for one can't wait to hear OBAMA'S address.

Chipster   October 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

McCain is simply pathetic at this point. He's so desperate, angry, and nasty. It's sad really.

Dori in AZ   October 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Hey, guys! MESILLA is in New Mexico. MESA is in Arizona. Which one is it?

And, the only thing McCain is going to "pull" is the plug on his failed campaign. He can thank himself for having the foresight to pick Palin. What a disastrous duo!

S. Boatman   October 25th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Mccain Is Just Jealous! We Already Had A Celebration Bar B Que! I Hope Obama Takes Two Victory Laps Just In Case You Miss The First One Mccain!

Ron L   October 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

McCain is losing and will lose and one BIG REASON
Gov. Sarah Palin..What a BONEHEADED decision!!!
The AP just released a story showing once again she is an ego run amok!! It appears she manipulated the bidding on the pipe line she likes to brag about....Just another power hungry politician!!

Eileen   October 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Why doesn't the republican party take a look at the condition the state of Illinois is in. If he (obama) can't help run a state efficiently...how well will he do for 50 states???????????

Proud Military Wife Voting For Obama/Biden   October 25th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I guess thats another lie that backfired... Cant keep count. Patiently waiting on the next one...

Obama/Biden 08

Dennis   October 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Just like McCain and Palin not to check their facts before going off half-cocked. Take it down a notch McCain and do something about salvaging your "honor" while you still have chance. A lot of people probably would have remembered you fondly before this campaign started. I can't say the same is true now.

Tony   October 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Even if Obama has already written his inaugural address, I don't see the problem with systematic planning (in advance). Why be a "knee-jerk" candidate who functions in reactive mode, rather than proactive, such as John McCain?

John   October 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Take your meds, Griff.

SoCal   October 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

McCain: change you can forget about!

Send Palin home   October 25th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Thank you for the reminder McGimmick. We will make SURE we hit the polls the remove all doubt you will lose.

Yep! You got us right where you want us, afraid of you and your BushEconomic Policies.

Thanks!

Tracy-Oakley   October 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

That's what he will be doing this week...bringing the campaign to an end while you still search for your message Gramps.

Anonymous   October 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I hope you have your "Congratulations President Obama" speech polished up SENATOR MCCAIN!

JS ...... santee   October 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

John Grow up

John   October 25th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Jesus, you'll just say anything. You are pathetic, McCain.

GrogInOhio   October 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Pitiful old man.

J Williamson   October 25th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Oh, Sen McCain; don't go away mad, just go away. And take Sarah with you!

Independent Voter   October 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Does anyone think this race would come out any different if these four blow hards just SHUT UP starting tonight and waited until November 4?

What's a few more million dollars spent on stupid, repetitive ads while Americans are losing their homes?

The amount of money and HOT AIR wasted in this election is a crime. Talk about greed and ambition and lust for power..........

S. Boatman   October 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Mccain, . . . You Are Going To Loose! Im Not Making This Up! . . . Im Not Making This Up! . . Im Not Making This Up! You Are Going To Loose!

CR   October 25th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

McCain is a loser...

Brian Rich   October 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Wow, this sounded a little bad at first, but then when I realized McCain was lying, AGAIN, it made me that much happier that I already voted for Obama last week.

Lying isn't going to get you anywhere, John.

sue calgary   October 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

It's over McCain! The ham writing is on the wall. Face it!!!!!!!!!!

Willy Brown   October 25th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Nothing would be better than Barry looking so dumb founded on the evening of 4 November when McCain beats the Chicago liberal. Hey Barry did you get your sick granny to say you was borned in the USA?

Jeff   October 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

McSame and lies go perfectly together. I used to like him when he knew what the truth was... now he is so old he doesn't know the truth from reality. AND Palin would be one 72 year old heartbeat away from the button... that is scary!

Go Obama!!!

My Friends, let me tell you,   October 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Dewey and I have a lot in common,were both losers.

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   October 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Burton's comeback-- I'm still laughing! ! !

Vote for That One and Joe the Vice President!!!   October 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

As is we needed more proof that Palin is off the reservation and McCain is off his meds.

Griff   October 25th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

You have only one choice Amarica. And that is for Barack Obama to stand down. Get out of Politics all togetther... Obama is not wanted on the World stage today... Your trying fo force him on ythe World....
They He a Good Guy... ADOLF WAS A gOOD gUY IN 1937...

Erik   October 25th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Another McCain lie. How sad this once-honorable man has become.

KJL   October 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

This is from a guy who isn't planning a victory party? He also was quoted as saying not to feel sorry for him because he'll go home to Arizona and keep leading a great life. If John McCain thinks he's losing, why shouldn't Barack Obama?

Misty   October 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Hey! CryBaby McCain,
You and the Repub's always talk about Obama's readiness. Obama is ready for everything– even his inaugaral speech– The Patriotic and Caring Americans do not have a shred of doubt that Mr. Barack Obama is going to be our Next Preisdent– Do you??? I think you do.

Obama Obama Obama

Reality   October 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

McCain is such a frickin' LOSER !!!! BIG TIME LOSER !!! I used to think he was cool !!!

Tristan   October 25th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I think it is responsible to be prepared for anything, That's what Obama has don. Why hasn't McCain written one himself?

Peter (CA)   October 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Desperation gets uglier and uglier, doesn't it?

Gracie   October 25th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

McCAIN, McCAIN, McCAIN..... why don't you catch up with the rest of us and get a "CLUE" and then we can call it a race. OKAY? Okaaaay.

Sen. Obama is NOT the one behind in the polls, even if he slowed down, I doubt you can catch up with all your "negative" Ads and attacks are dragging you down.

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