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John McCain's family owned slaves...why aren't they talking about that too?

He said this last week...did it take the RNC to get enough money together to produce the ad or something? Old news...

IF people are voting for the GOP guy over Murtha AFTER Murtha made the comments, isn't that just proving Murtha's point? Rather than proving him wrong, they're just trying to cover it up by getting him out of office. I think Murtha was right, there is a ignorance/bigotry problem in Western Pennsylvania. There's a problem where I live too and in a lot of other places. Talking about it isn't going to do anything though. If people are ignorant and bigoted, its very tough to make them see the error of their ways.

If any one hasn' t realized why obama is pushing early voteing so hard here it is. When everyone finds out the truth about him , it will be to late to change your vote. Wait until the 5th, you might have a good reason to not vote for him. If you cast your vote early you can't change it.

If he would have made a similiar comment about blacks, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be marching in PA to make him resign.

That A.H. John McCain needs Pennsylvania. He isn't going to get it. It belongs to Obama. Don't even think about using the RACE CARD Mr. Mc Cain. We don't like ugly in PA.

Murtha, open his mouth and generalized individuals...that is unacceptable no matter what. However, the comment about the marines in Iraq..is true. If you do not believe it look at the statistics of civilian casualties on the hands of our VERY own arm forces. Is a fact.
Education levels in Western Penn. are lower...and hence the comments about RedNecks...however, it would not be so have the Republicans no cut Education funds going to those areas.

Murtha is not very bright..and just like Bush he was elected by un-educated people...the same people that voted Murtha into office. If you do not like him the shut up and vote him out.

Hmmm, isn't this Old News? It's not nearly as bad as what is said at the McCain/Palin rallies. Why can't you Republicans lose with a little dignity?

What is the definition of "in cold blood"? Is it subjective? Have the facts changed that several infants and toddlers wound up dead w/ US military bullets in them? That the co initially reported civilian deaths from an IED, and only retracted the account after the "elite" media began investigating. Maybe these were mercy killings, who knows.

This is called a circumstantial ad hominem fallacy. Rep. Murtha's circumstances (his political views, support for a certain presidential candidate, shoe size, etc.) have not one single thing to do with whether or not what he said is true. Those circumstances might (and of course, usually do) affect his motivations for saying these things, but they have NO RELATION WHATSOEVER to the objective veracity of the statements. Here's how you can find out if what he said about Western Pennsylvania is true: 1. Be a person of color. 2. Go there. 3. See how that works out for you.

The Marines are killers. That is what US foreign policy is all about. The truth hurts. US Policy is about killing foreigners and taking their oil and resources. Should the US's soft power (economic power) fail to get what the US wants, the US military is there to beat the enemies to submission. There has never been a war to fight for a humanitarian cause!! Anyway, I do feel sorry for the soldiers. They are brainwashed and spoonfed the patriotic propaganda. Sadly its not even patriotic. It serves the corporate masters and their agenda.

Which has WHAT to do with this campaign?!?

the GOP calling anyone racist...just listen to their rallies!

I am in disbelief. This coming from the McCain / Palin ticket that is using racial hatred and divisiveness as its core component for pro America. The GOP fooled me in 2000 and 2004, not again in 2008. McCain and Palin have no interest in uniting this country. Where is his repudiation of Ashley Todd and her hoax claiming an African American male attacked her and carved a backwards B on her face? McCain has said NOTHING – which shows he supports racial division. This is old news yet they bring it up again. Unbelievable the lows this campaign will sink too. If you are a minority, I beg you please, please, please do not vote for McCain. He does not have minority, or America's, interest at heart. John McCain and Sarah Palin are only out for themselves – and let's face it white America. It is pathetic. This is 2008.

America – wakeup. This is not a game. This is our country. This is our children's future. Please don't vote for this man.

Obama/Biden '08

If this were a schoolyard scrum, the GOP would be the kid swinging wildy but not hitting anything!!

Whether or not Obama wins will be determined by how racist DEMOCRATS are. (Republicans weren't going to vote for him in the first place, so race cannot be an issue with them.)

Here is the real question: From the attack at Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941, to the unconditional surrender of Japan in Toyko Bay August 15th 1945 aboard the USS Missouri took 45 months. We have been in Iraq since March of 2003, That's 68 Months... Do you think the SURGE IS WORKING ??? OR IS WAR A BUSINESS FOR THE GOP??
Navy Vet for Obama

Apparently, they aren't the only ones with 'scarce resources'.

Just think
Actually
Come on
Keep it real

Or the readers
Feel the redundancy and
Flee
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The Repugnant Party preys on the simple minded people's fears and bigotry. There is nothing partriotic about a President, or a political party, that sends our valiant military into war with fueled with lies and decption, but without the armor or even something as basic as an exit strategy. All a part of the shamless politics from the slimy crowd of arrogant and ignorant elitists. They are self serving power hungry religious wackos. Think Rick Santanorom.Send them all home to the backwoods and boggs where they came from!

His comments are considered "racist". But Gretchen Wilson singing "I'm a redneck woman" at Sarah Palins rally is just fine?

there is nothing wrong with his comment. Western PA IS habored BY RACISTS. I am a living witness.

Ho-hum....yawn....

The Republican party is calling a Dem racist? Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black.

Let's see if this gets posted:

I'm always amazed at people who are openly racists, but upset if someone calls them racist. Be proud of who you are and lay claim to your true self.

See? GOP got nothing better to do... It just show how desperate for the Republicans are...

I think it was not the best decision for Murtha to make a statement like that as it could be offensive to many that are not racist or those who do not realize they are racist. I do think that he made a bold decision to say something that others dared not say, a comment that is backed up by a dirty truth. Racism exist whether people want to believe it or not. For many of us that can see beyond religion and color, need to focus on more important things like reaching our full potential. We can not change the minds of those that were raised in a hateful and ignorant enviornment, the best thing to do is focus their negative energy into a positive direction for the rest of us.

While Murtha's comments were pretty lousy, to say the least, the GOP is in NO position to call ANYONE racist. ESPECIALLY with all the race baiting the McCain/Palin camp have spewed.

Remember back to the conventions and the sea of supporters at each ... which had the most diverse supporters? I'll give you a hint ... It wasn't the "Grand Old Party".

This just REEKS of desperation.

Cone on McCain, sling some more mud. Why don't you do the honorable thing and help some of your fellow republicans hang on to their seats. Oh, I forgot, you are too selfish and dishonorable to do that.

Hey McCain agreed with Murtha, so I don't know what the GOP is whining about.

Are there ANY Conservatives that are allowed to leave comments on these boards? Geez... Murtha makes these bonehead statements, and somehow the discussion turns into the how Republican Party is nothing but a bunch of scared, desperate, racists. So basically what you're saying is let's ignore the FACTS of what Murtha has said, and starting pointing fingers and calling the opposition names. But then again, since when have Democrats cared about facts... typical.

You're ALL robots for Obama.

MCain/ Palin will win!

If you believe in Obama you are stupid! he is arrogant ,

McCain/ Palin

McCain /Palinary wil win next week 2008

you people don't be afraid to vote for McCain he is the right one!

Obama..............scary.

@No McPain-

Check your facts. Secret Service has come out and stated that at no rallies has anyone yelled Kill Him!

Don't listen to talking heads. Listen to facts.

Fact – Obama said 250k was the tax threshhold.
Fact – This weekend Obama's campaign said it isnow $200k.
Fact – Yesterday Joe Biden said it was $150k but yet the Obama camp's own statement on that said $200k. So they are admitting they dropped it from 250k to 200k.

So you tell me who is lying??? The Secret Service, or Obama/Biden with respect to your taxes.

Check your facts people!

And demand the LA Times release that tape of Obama talking about how Khalidi's views of Palestine have helped shape his policies.

Murtha is yet another example of a aging war veteran who has served beyond his time. He and McCain fit into the same category: two war heroes who have parlayed their medals into political careers. Unfortunately, just because you once wore a uniform doesn't necessarily mean you're a bright person who is fit to hold office.

Birds of a feather. John McCain is such a fraud.

STOP ME WHEN I LIE,

guess what I am a PA resident for the past 4 1/2 yrs originally from NJ. YES , MURTHA is right! PA is a weird state, there are parts of it like Lancaster that are really representative of kindness seen in america and there are parts of it that hate non-white non-christians.

What's wrong with Murtha's statement??? I know a couple of nice people that actually told me that they live near a KKK group. I mean the facts are facts. What is really more disturbing is that mcCain and Palin think that those who don't vote for them are not from Pro-america areas and are unpatriotic. This is the worst thing said the whole campaign season and will go down in the history books as the worst thing ever said by candidates.

I will not defend Murtha`s comments; but it is insane for the Republicans to be accussing anyone of inapropriate words; when day after day the absolute poison flows from the fear, hate, and divide Party. Just look at the statements coming from the " Religious Right" that verges on hysteria.To hear it from them; the world ends on Nov.5 if Barack Obama is elected President. Those people need to be put in a rubber room for their own protection. Not only are they a disgrace to America; they are a disgrace to true CHRISTIANITY! Before you take a splinter from your neighbours eye; take the log from your own. Do onto others as you would have done onto you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Have these people ever read the Bible?!

The GOP should give it up already! Goodness!!! must every ad point a flaw/ attack???

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!

EVERYONE GET UP AND BARRACK THE VOTE !!!

Who cares if $150k is spent on Gov. Palins wardrobe, hair and make-up; what do you think the budget will be to try and straighten Michelle Obama's hair on a regular basis?

Economy is perhaps the most important issue of this election. Obama tried to tie Bush and McCain together for the blame of the current economic crisis. McCain said that he is not Bush. The main reason for Bush’s failure was his big tax cut plus irresponsible overspending. McCain wants to provide relieve for business and investments, but to drastically cut back the federal spending. So McCain is not Bush. Actually Obama’s policy has the same flaw as Bush’s. It calls for big tax break and expanded social and civil programs. The difference is that Obama wants to take money from the rich and giving it to the poor. He said that this is not socialism, but the American way. Do you agree? More explicitly, under Obama plan, more people who do not pay taxes will receive increased refunds. His policy of spreading the money is like the old Chinese saying “killing the chicken to get the egg”. It would kill our economy, if he is elected.

If the shoe fits – WEAR IT. US Soldiers HAVE killed unarmed civilians in Iraq. THAT IS A FACT. Unlike the WMD that were supposed to be the reason we were there killing unarmed civilians.

Rep.Murtha was simply stating the truth........Western Pennsylvanians are racist towards black people,unless they play football...LOL

Dear GOP, on my way to early voting I saw a straw in the middle of a field.

QUICK! GO GRASP IT!

Grasp that straw! Quick, quick!

Congratulations, you are losing.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." -Edmund Burke

Call 'em like you see 'em Murtha. Let the rest of these apologists either support the pockets of racism in this country or, perhaps even worse, pretend they don't exist and fail to do anything about it. Nothing was more discouraging on this web page than seeing people say "he's right, but probably shoudln't have said it." We SHOULD say it. We should scream it in peoples' faces that we intend for racism in our society to die.

Have you ever thougt about the fact that whites have a right to vote for or against Obama because he's black? Heck, if I wanted to vote for John McCain because I like men with white hair, that would be MY REASON, and nobody else's.

I'm African American and let's face it, you don't have to dislike Barack because he's black, you can dislike him because he's tall. Let people vote for whomever they want to vote for, and for whatever reason.

I'm voting for Barack because I think he's the better candidate and that's MY REASON. You only get one vote people, stop trying to read people's minds and make them feel guilty because they're not voting for who you want them to vote for. Let them make up their own minds.

The mccain campaign is truly disgusting. They plan on continuing the same policies as bush which is why they don't want to talk about the issues.

They only want to fear and smear. Truly disgusting. Also, why are they calling for ted stevens to step down? they did not call for palin to step down after she was found to have abused her power? She was found guily as well. The republicans are all crooks and criminals.

Check his age... he's from an era where racism was prevelant.
There is, unfortunately, many bogots in this country. It doesn't have to be about color, either. This is why we desperately need CHANGE!!
We need to be UNITED, as in States of America, No color, no age, no ethnic background, no geographic location, etc. Let's finally get UNITED! It's the only way for our survival and standing in the world again!!
O is the way to go!

"On his MySpace page, Schlesselman lists his occupation as “being racist” and writes “I’m white. I’m proud. I get angry. I like guns."
I guess Obama was wrong about the anger and guns

murtha is telling the truth, even though he appologize, but i know how he feels. he is just sick of a divided country, we all need to unite!!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08

I cannot believe that more people are not appalled by what Mr. Murtha said. There is certainly a double standard rising in America. Say whatever you want about whites, that's ok, but never say anything about anyone else, that's racism and intolerance. Now if Obama doesn't get elected it's automatically because he is black. If a white man was to say that Obama is doing well in the south only because the blacks are voting ( redneck is a much worse term), that would be racist- what is the difference?
In response to "please" 5:39pm : What if I were to say Barack Obama beating his wife, now that is a bad thing. I'd be right in saying that wife beating is wrong? (Whether he does or not)

Murtha and McCain have one thing in common.

They are both racist!

Does everyone know that David Duke (a well known racist) was a guest at McCains church in Arizona? Hmmm...and McCain voted against a Dr. King day......is it just me or............................well you fill in the rest.

Didn't Joe McCain, brother of Senator McCain say something similar?
HMMM, the Democrats can run ads on all the: real Americans vs not real Americans, Anti-american, etc, but they want to stick to the ISSUES AT HAND! Unfortunately, it's not only the Republican Presidential Campaign showing desperation but the entire "GOP." People, I believe we have good Republican representatives and they are being labeled/represented in an unfair way. You Republicans who do not like what is being said and done, STAND UP and tell your GOP they are discrediting all you who have worked so hard for where we are at and what you have achieved.

Although I'm voting Democrat, not all Republicans agree with the course of this election and what is happening!

YAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LAUGHING AT DEMOCRATS!

OBAMA/BIDEN DROPPED 250K TAX BRACKET TO 200K THIS WEEKEND.

BIDEN YESTERDAY SAID 150K – OBAMA CAMPAIGN HAS NOT RETRACTED!

LAUGHING AT YOU DEMOCRATS! TOLD YOU THIS WOULD HAPPEN DID NOT THINK SO SOON!

TRUST ME IT ISN'T OBAMA PUTTING 150K FORWARD, IT IS PELOSI!!!!

Did you say scarce resources or scare resources ? We've seen lots of RNC scare money over the past eight years.

I would think that if Rep. Murtha is the Congressional Representative from that part of Pennsylvania he should be pretty well informed.

I live in a big city and with out a doubt I know which part of town not to go into late at night.

Aren't you all equally well informed about your home turf?

The only thing more frightening then Murtha's comments are some of the comments made here and how biased you are at "grouping" western Pa into a certain category. I have lived here my entire 40 years and have traveled all across this country..we are no different than anywhere else. If you have "family" that is racist that live here..to say that all of the rest of us our racist too just shows your ignorance. Every state has racists as every country does...you don't throw the baby out with the bath water...puhlease.

Let's see if a lid stays on how Palin's house got built!! Sarah should be the next to ask to step down.

Next Tuesday, the GOP will get the boot that they so richly deserve!!!!!

What if everything that you ever knew about a place like western Pennsylvania is true? What if you happened to say something that is politically incorrect? What if it were actually a fact that this place has a largely racist constituency? News Flash: THERE ARE A LOT OF RACIST PEOPLE ALL OVER THE US. Get over it McLame and McMoosie. Give it up, you are toast.
I am popping several corks on Nov 04, the most important one is RACISM IS OVER.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

This is a red herring. What do average, hard-working voters care about what Rep. Murtha said when making their decision to vote for much needed change? To vote their way out of the failed policies of the last 8 years? Don't be misled by a last, desperate ploy of smoke and mirrors from the inept spinmasters who run McCain's campaign. I hear on the news they also ran Bush's last campaign. But voters are wiser now, aren't they?

I don't see Murtha's comment has being wrong. Realistically, there might be some people who will not vote for Obama because he is bi-racial. It is ignorant for the republicans to refute Murtha's comments. I believe it is more damaging of the republicans to label certain states as patriotic or democrats as communist.

Um, there are racist people all over the PLANET people. And to think that they don't exist in rural America, you need to have your head examined. People just don't like hearing the truth!

Do they think this will make us forget about Palin's "abuse of power" and that she HAS NOT turned over medical records yet! What is she hiding????????

If being against Obama is racist, I gues I am a racist.

I think the Gop ticket has shown more racism than anyone. Democrats are not the ones who are ploting to kill McCain, or shouting racist remarks at rallies. There is a stark difference in both campaigns. One campaign has shown leadership and unity, while the other campaign has shown hatred and divisiness. The Republican party is unbelieveable. McCain-Palin ticket have not bothered to reach out to African Americans at all, while Obama- Biden have reached out to everyone. I'm proud of the way he and his campaign has handled themselves in election in unifying this country in bringing all people together as one. I commend all people of different races who are voting for Obama because of his policy and not because of his skin color. We all are created equal in the sight of God, not by man.

Let the truth be told no matter what the cost. As Obama said until we get it out and talk about it nothing will be done. The people in that area know what they are so let them speak up on it. What is wrong when we all have to sugar coat everything. We are adults and should be able to handle the truth. Let's learn to DEAL WITH IT SO THAT WE CAN MOVE ON. Obama/Biden08 PLEASE

Murtha is a jerk. He's been in long enough.

Hey Murtha is no more racist than obama's supporters. The Africans are the racists. Since they are going for one of their own by a huge percentage.

If white people would do that, Obama would lose and lose big time. Not a bad idea.

I am color blind but am upset how the merest criticism of Obama is termed racist.

I say give me a break

Republicans are and always will be racists, including McCain who said during his campaign that LATINOS ARE GOOD FOR MANUAL LABOR!

People.........do you ever see in the audience a black person? or a bunch of latinos? or a group of asian people??? NOOOOOOOOP

Republicans are a bunch of prejudice WHITE PEOPLE who look DOWN on everyone else!

THAT'S THE REASON WHY I VOTED FOR OBAMA-BIDEN, they're REAL!!!

I am happy to see EX-republican. If you vote for this ragtag democratic team of a no experience do nothing suit, and a bumbling Joe Biden, you never were republican and good riddance.. No self respecting Republican would vote for the most left legislator in the Senate 2007.

the gop is nothing but hate can these people look in the mirror and actually feel good about themself they clam to be so religous but there scum i guess they are reserving there space in hell ya i said it hell oh im sure they will repent sunday like they do every sunday ask forgiveness (lol) your all still going to hell idiots

Amazing how a man born to a white women can be treated with such hate. They say that they are Christian and yet such hate... I am glad that I believe in Islam a religion that teaches hate is a sin and that we all are children of Adam and Eve. I am so proud to have raised my children in such away. I pray God Almighty has mercy on these sinners, for sure it will come to face them soon enough. Yes we will all answer for our hate. Don't think your forgiveness is really your path to heaven, God is not stupid.
Jesus taught love and peace and God is his witness.

Murtha has earned the right to speak. Bless him for his courage.

I'm kind of curious. . . . . . . . .

Do the people in Murtha's district consider themselves to be racists?

Or, are they racists but do not like to be called racists?

Are they even racists at all???

Point is, shouldn't we only care about Murtha's comment if it was false and had no basis???? Because if it is true, what's wrong with a little honesty from a politician? Wouldn't that be considered a breath of fresh air???

Someone needs to poll Murtha's district.

I'm from Paraguay but I've been following this election season since January 3. And I don't know why, but I always see Barbara – 65 yr old white female in NC posting a comment in the Ticker. And I actually got to read her opinions with as much interest as the article. I just want to congratulate you, lady. I hope I get to be as much involved in politics as you when I get your age. And you have proved me that there's no race, no state, no age, no sex that matters in this election. You're an independent thinker, and cheers to that. You can honestly say you have a fan in the South (America).

Comments such as this are not unusual from John Murtha.

Shame on his constituents if the vote him back to DC.

Murtha is an insult to our troops even if once he was a Marine. He called them cold blooded murders without any facts and even though the Marines were aquitted of all charges he has never apologized. I would be shocked if he is reelected. 36 years of self service in the gov't is too much for anyone.
Semper Fi

Does the GOP sit around every night and say "What can we say to tick people off tomorrow"? Their campaign has become a joke, and they WILL NOT win. Americans are too smart.

One America, including ALL of PA. The GOP will not win in their dirty, dispicable tactics. They won't.

Obama/Biden 08

How about the race baiting story of Ashley Todd? How about inciting their crowds to shout "kill him" and saying nothing. How about their crowds carrying Curious George monkeys with Obama stickers on them. The GOP make me sick.

Murtha wins the prize for making patently true but ill-timed, knuckle-headed comments. He's in a tight race with Biden in that regard. But even with all of the ham-handedness on the part of the Dems in the last week, they still win hands down by comparison to the McCain/Palin camps' lack of message discipline.

It's the truth.

This is old news. The GOP/RNC should target Stevens for not stepping down after being found guilty. This man is continuing to run for the Senate. Now, I as you, what is wrong with that picture?

Just like the GOP. Rehash yesterday's news and hope it tastes like a freshly cooked meal. Instead of Jack Murtha, they should worry about Mistress Sarah, the Jane 6-Pack crusader with the $150K clothing bill. Just like a woman. McCain spent all that money on her and didn't even get a kiss goodnight!! ha ha ha

GO OBAMA!!!!

Murtha needs to go. The O needs to go. They are the racists.

Not that CNN will post this, but anyway, I feel better for typing it.

Yeah, a lot of pennsylvanians are racist. I spent 23 years of my life there. Are they more racist in western PA than in NYC? Sure. Will it affect the vote there? Yes. Since when did the republicans get so PC?

Response to a previous comment.

"HOW FOOLISH YOU WILL BE IF OBAMA WINS THIS ELECTION.
JUST WAIT!!!!!!
I'M STILL WONDERING IF OBAMA WINS WHO IS GOING TO RUN THIS COUNTRY. OBAMA ISN'T HE DOESN'T HAVE A CLUE."

Definitely not Palin and her grandpa!..Hahahaha

Murtha probably should have not voiced what he said but it is the truth any how!! You just can't just act like racism don't exist because with those two skin heads yesterday plotting to black students and Obama is real!!!

too bad his statement was accurate, have any of you ever been in the Pittsburgh area? The racism is so thick you can cut it with a knife, racial epithets are apart of everyday vocabulary WITHIN the city

This is all the Republicans got left? That they don't like hearing the truth? Hell, we already knew that.

Number one, Marines did kill innocent civilians in Haditha. And that incident's not the only time, either and undoubtedly not the last.

Number two, Murtha ought to know if there are redneck racists living in his state. He's only confirming the obvious.

The man knows his electorate. If he believes his his constituents are racicsts, it's probably because he's met them and they have conveyed racist points of view. He's white, they don't hate him. But you think it's wrong that he points out the reason they are not voting for his candidate?
Can we keep it real? Just for a minute?
Racism is alive and well in America.
Black people have gotten over this fact...YOUR TURN!

Republicans continue to use fear as their way to get the American vote.
Why is it that this is the ONLY way they function? They have no real answers for Americans and they know that Obama does. So they want to instill fear and divert attention away from themselves from not answering solutions.

We need to run away from this type of politics. We've had this for 8 years. We need a REAL CHANGE for a better future. Obama is clearly the one who will "build us the bridge to nowhere".

Just this past Sunday, on Meet the Press, McCain finally said " Bush and I have the same way of thinking" when he responded to " why he voted 92% of the time with Bush. Boy,..do we want more of the same?

I think instead of chosing sides in this election we should understand that in order for us to have change we need to elect neither of them although that is not possible it is the only answer. Both parties are controlled by greed. If you think your candidate is not about him/her you are crazy. The only positive thing in all this is that a person of color might be in our highest office.

Ok Mccain what the different when McCain did not support MLK birthday holiday McCain went against MLK birthday and his state the only one dont support MLK birthday McCain are you a racist

Poor desperate GOP,grasping at everything

Let's be clear-He said something that he shouldn't have. But racism still exists.
Julie is right.
It's just that he chose a really bad time to say this. McCain is continuously using fear to try and substantiate his claim that Obama is inexperienced. It is a desperate ploy and everyone who doesn't realize that McCain is dancing around the issues is as blind as a bat.

It's true that some U.S. soldiers have killed civilians in cold blood in Iraq. I don't think that that is the majority, but it is something that needs to be acknowledged if we are to be considered a civilized society.

it's true and the country knows it

whatever go away mcain,palin,bush and all other racist politicians.

so sad but true!!!

I want to laugh at the hypocrisy of the GOP. Yes, Murtha's comment should not have been made. Guess what, neither should the comments about "Kill Him," or "Terrorist." I will get offended when I hear more offense over the Palin rallies.

I'm sure glad I'm not the only one that realized this artical had nothing to do with the presidential campaign. (sarcasm)

Murtha is a moron, how do you expect your constituents to react to you calling them names like that? He should get removed by a landslide. Lazy people vote for the incumbant just because they know their name. I think it is completely legitemate that Russell is using Murtha's comments against him, the comments show how much he cares about his "redneck and racist constituents", a group of people he supposedly lives among.

Duck, here comes the kitchen sink!

Watch out, the toilet is next (since it is closest to the gutter).

Thanks Republicans for making us all look forward to Jan '09 that much more.

The RNC wasted a gazillion dollars trying to unseat PA congressmen by funneling cash into the past 2 races in PA. They are going to waste their money yet again.

Many people in the area would take being called racist as a compliment. The attack ads may play well to a shocked national audience, but in town it's a non-issue & jack's going to wipe the floor with his opponent despite the gaffe.

Question: How the heck is Ted Stevens going to be able to vote in the senate? According to the LAW convicted felons are NOT able to vote!!

Murttha's remarks were plain simple idiotic and probably should cost him his seat. But he represents ONLY HIMSELF.
However, is it not PATHETIC that the REPUBLICANS have nothing else to run on? Tanks empty!

This will backfire just like everything else they've tried. The can yell and scream all they want at their cheerleader rallies but the truth will prevail. One week and this is finally o-v-e-r! I hope we can send both of these rejects packing.

BTW – I finally saw one sticker with McCain/Palin on a car. I'm sure they are closet supporters.

Go Obama!

We want issues this election cycle Sen. McCain. Stop attacking and start PROVIDING Solutions. What about this DON'T you GET ??? We can find negatives about Candidates on our own....we do not need you to point them out. WHAT we do NEED are solutions to job security and income growth and DIRECTION into the FUTURE. PLEASE GIVE US A REASON TO VOTE FOR YOU!!!!

Murtha's speaking the truth and the GOP doesn't like to be called for what it is: a racist organization. Nobody likes to be called racist, but if the shoe fits...

Frankly they have little standing to complain, but of course they will. Whining is all they can do now.

We really need to get over this compulsive squeamishness. Murtha spoke out, and whether or not this is a real issue is really between Murtha and his constituents. If they're deeply offended, they're about to get their chance to speak at the polls.

If this attack on Murtha is all Mr. Russell has to talk about, then Murtha's constituents would probably be fools to replace Murtha with an empty suit. This is a side issue, pure distraction, and the fact that Russell's running on it says more about Russell than about Murtha.

Murtha is right. He knows his district better than anyone; but for the GOP to use it against him is stupid.

The GOP is looking for "anything" to try to capture this election for a win. Sad.........................This country is heading down the wrong path with the McCain/Palin campaign of angry mobs. God help us if McCain wins. This country will never be the same regarding race.

Who knows maybe Murtha is telling the truth.

Murtha is right. He knows his district better than anyone; but for the GOP to use it against him is stupid.

The GOP is looking for "anything" to try to capture this election for a win. Sad.........................This country is heading down the wrong path with the McCain/Palin campaign of angry mobs. God help us if McCain wins. This country will never be the same regarding race.

I'm not sure the GOP has enough credibility at this point to point the finger at anyone else, when it has participated in some of the most racist and underhanded campaigning that I have seen in years.

They do awful things, and then get upset when people call them out on it. I am so sick of the entire lot of them all they do is feign fury and indignation while they are busy distracting the American public from the robbery and corruption that has come to characterize the last 8 years of GOP-reigning hell.

The GOP is hoping you, the American voter, are as racist and narrow-minded as they are. Lets show them we are above their outdated divisive bickering.

I voted for Obama last week. And I cannot wait to see the fall of the race-baiting has-been Republican party

But didn't gramps say he agreed with the Dems?

Republican mantra "Trick or ill-treat" for this Halloween.

Either way, you are doomed with your vote for McCain.

The world according to Republicans:

The wealthy are oppressed by taxes. The poor get too many handouts.

Christians and white people are oppressed minorities.

Attacks, attacks – Americans are so sick of the McCain attacks this YEAR. Let it be over.

Do the Republicans have any ideas to UNITE the USA or will they just repeat ignorance and racism?
This has been the most divisive campaign in our beautiful nations history and I am old enough to remember many hateful elections.
McCain and Palin are race baters and full of hateful talk. They will bring out the worst in people and cause great harm. I know a Democrat said it but they used it too stir up violence. They both need to go for a very long time out.
Please send these vile people back to their states to retire.

Anyone who has lived in the region ( I have) knows that Mr Murtha is correct. No surprise the GOP would not want to get bogged down with truth. As recent as last week I've heard a clearly racist "reason" to not vote Obama from a Western PA native- so go figure.

It was a dumb thing to say, but honestly, NPR has been interviewing folks in western Pennsylvania all week and many, many,many of them said (without hesitation) that they will not vote for a black man. What do you call that? Tolerance?

mc c is so oblivious.....he called "my fellow prisoners" and that's exactly what he will do, keep you hostage

Telling the truth is apparently such a rare thing in politics that the repubs don't recognize it when they hear it.
Don't forget, McCain supporters – your running mate proudly proclaims that she herself is a "REDNECK"! As usual, you are trying to have it both ways.
The RNC and this whole republican campaign has been absolutely disgraceful. If America elects the bloated old man whose brain can't keep up with his mouth and the manipulative, self-serving diva who's running with (?) him, then America deserves what she gets, and God help us.

Join in now folks...

Desperado, desperado, desperado..........

For those who say "but what if so and so had said this or that "...shut up! That is the weakest and most inane argument anyone can make (from eiher side).

Murtha was right. Western PA does have quite a few red necks. Hell, they would admit it themselves.

Comments about soldiers being killers. I might disgaree they are cold blooded, but they are trained to kill are they not? If you don't want to take the hand cuffs off the soldiers and let them win a war by eliminating the enemy that will result in collatoral damage, then don't send them to war. And if you do send the mto war the nge tthe hell out of their way and let them win that war. Simple as that.

The problem is that Iraq and Afghanistan are not wars. They are policing actions. A very big difference.

Racism is alive and well in the USA. We can never IMPROVE if we don't recognize what's wrong with us. The republicans, being as racist as they come (listen to the rallies for McCain and Palin, where Obama was called an arab, a terrorist, a muslim, one who doesn't see America as "YOU and I" see it ..) starts whining if the word "racist" is mentioned. What hypocrisy... This country would see much improvements once we get people like them out of office. I can't wait... just a few more days...

Murtha said something that was politically stupid to say. Of course the Gross Old Party would jump. They ARE desperate. Let this be a warning to all others...loose lips sink ships. I do hope Murtha survives this.

The McCain campaign has been about the ist words, communist, socialist, marxist, terrorist. They have labeled Obama with every ist word they can think of. Obama continues to talk about peace, kindness, understanding, and unity. There is no comparison.

So, McCain then accuses Obama of attempting to spread the wealth implying that Obama wants to use tax policy to take money from the rich and give it to the poor. Well what if he does? The great and wonderful Ronald Reagan, Bush one, Bush two, and McCain as Bush 2's cheerleader have redistributed my money to the rich. I'm tired of that. I want some of my money back.
It's not a question of which one of them want to redistribute wealth, it's who they want to redistribute it too. I want some pie.

Just another distruction that won't stick!

HOW ON EARTH do Pennsylvanians support this RACIST ?!?

Unbelievable?

This liberal democrat Murtha is OUT OF CONTROL.

We need McCain to keep this country in check if the liberals are going to take over the house & senate.

I'm voting MCCAIN 100 %

This, just like the rest of the McCain campaign, stinks of desperation!

DEMOCRATS DON'T FORGET TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep hearing "socialist" word being thrown around – what do you think social security is!! we are "social" beings – if you want to go live on a rock all by yourself and don't help anyone and help no one in return – be my guest...but meanwhile welcome to planet earth – there are billions of us living here and its all we got and we better help each other and this planet – or what the hell is the point!

he's right if it wasnt for all the dumb rednecks in this country we would be so much better off.

I'm from there originally, sorry if the truth hurts. Want to poll racism, look at the vote count there both for McCain and votes cast vs. registered voters.

The truth hurts. I know this area and it is extremely racist.
God, I wish I could wake up and have it be Nov. 5 with Obama/Biden having won...Truly, I'm sick of the GOP.

Um... did he lie? lol
I don't know anything else about him but nothing he said was too far from the truth

all the stuff that has been yelled at McCain/Palin rallies, the real nice BBQ and fried chicken ad that went out, and most recently the McCain supporter that faked an attack on her by some supposed African-American male Obama supporter and the GOP wants to talk racists statements now? Well racists statements are BAD no matter who says them but the GOP needs to look in their own backyard before they want to make such claims.

Murtha and Biden must be cut from the same cloth – they both put their feet in their mouths with great regularity.

October 28-2008:

The Christian Evangelicals & Islamic Jihadism Are The Same:

Today we are seeing lots of so-called Evangelical e-mails, telephone calls, and other scare tactics, being used advocating for the boycotting or No Vote for Barack Obama, because they believe the world would end if he is elected president of the USA.

Well, could anyone be so Insane, Irrational, or Paranoid in his or her views?

Why didn't this Christian God not end the world when the Europeans came to the shores of America, and killed millions of native peoples here?

Why didn't this Christian God act or end the world when Hitler declared war on Poland, England, and the world?

Why didn't this Christian God end this world when Africans in the millions were enslaved by Europeans, like the Spanish, British, English Settlers here in America, the Portuguese, and the Italians?

So this current propaganda that is being spread by these so-called Christians and Republican supporters are indicative of centuries of Christianity, Islamic HYPOCRISY, and is tantamount to EVIL promotion!

Derryck.
NYC.

I live in Philly and was born and raised in western PA. I love my family back home but it is a whole other world back there. Saying that wester PA is racist is not that far from the truth but you cant generalize the entire area there are a lot of good people there.

Regardless of how many ways the GOP may spin something, it just does not matter anymore. The party has lost it's way, it's voice, it's power and it's once deserved worldwide respect.

The GOP allowed itself to be hijacked by a Neo-Conservative movement which in the end, will also be it's demise. Thanks to Bush, this end is now in sight.

A non-issue.

Glad to see the GOP is doing this, and really showing what they're made of.

I live here. I know its racist here. These aren't bad people necessarily, but many of them simply would have trouble voting for a black guy. The Muslim accusations and rev Wright stuff that makes its way through the ignorant circles just makes it easy for them to throw onto one big ignorant pile of stupid.

Murtha was having an honest moment. McCain campaign jumps onto opportunity number 3,452.

That's all they have -> prey on the ignorant and uninformed.

Here lies the whole problem with racism itself......you all know it's there, you all know it exists, you know if you are one, you know if your acquaintances are.......but you're not supposed to talk about it. You don't say it out loud.

Well, people, it needs talking about! Continuing to sweep it under the rug is not going to make it go away! The sad thing is, I believe that some people do not want it to go away. How can people WANT to live their lives in such a hateful manner?

Murtha simply stated a fact about an area of his state. What caused all the fuss is the people who are okay with racism but don't want to be singled out. There again, it's all fine and good, just don't talk about it out loud.

Racism must certainly be one of the greatest hypocrisies in this country.

We know Murtha doesn't speak for Obama. The question is, was Murtha speaking the truth?

Murtha's comments were over the top – but probably honest – a rare thing in a politician these days. There are plenty of racists scattered throughout the country – lots here in GA. But the funnier part is that when McCain showed up to talk to those Murtha-labelled "racists" McCain said he couldn't agree with him more (meaning agree with Murtha) and then he tried to fix it again and on the third try McCain finally got it right saying that those folks weren't racist.

It seems pretty desperate for the Republicans to pick this issue to advertise... after all, how long will it take for the Dems to publicize McCain's agreement with Murtha? Both parties tarred with the same brush.

Disgusting. No substance.

PEOPLE NEED TO READ THE CONSTITUTION BEFORE CASTING A VOTE FOR MCCAIN. MCCAIN IS 72 YEARS OLD AN HAS CANCER AND IF HE BECOMES PRESIDENT, GETS SICK, PALIN TAKES OVER EXTENDING A FOUR YEAR PRESIDENCY INTO A SECOND YEAR. READ THE CONSTITUTION PEOPLE, DEATH IS NOT THE ONLY THING THAT PUTS A VP IN THE PRESIDENT'S JOB.

This man's words are fair game. He said them. No one is lying about his comments or making them up. There's nothing wrong with the GOP putting this ad out there and letting the voters make up their own mind as to if their congressman truly represents them.

To Mopy:
I say CNN should post that interview the same day it posts Sarah Palin's praise for the Alaska Independence Movement. Or, the same day they post information about the speaker she saw at her church who said jewish people were paying the price for not accepting Jesus. Or, when they the full content of the racist book from which she quoted during the National Convention Acceptance Speech. Personally, I don't think they need to do that, each party's platform should be able to rise and fall on its own merits. Sadly, the Republicans have not done that. They, like you, have thrown out divisive, distrating comments. But, Americans are too broke and too tired to be divided. We won't be fooled again.

Murtha couldn't be more correct about western Pa – my family lives there. He is only guilty of telling the truth

I think it could backfire. Murtha has being their Rep. for so much time, and people respect him. If the RNC attacks him for this gaffe, people could think that the GOP is being opportunistic with the poor old man. We'll see

It isn't defending him, because most and I mean MOST blacks are not racist, even though we have been beaten, enslaved and killed for our rights, we still love and forgive. If Hillary would have one the primary blacks that were going for Hillary what have still voted for Hillary because we vote for the issues and what we believe is right not because of skin. So the man lives there he knows and he probably is a little racist himself.

WE ARE IN THE USA IT IS THE MOST RACIST COUNTRY IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. THATS THE WAY LIFE GOES HERE. HOWEVER WE AREN'T THE SAME TURN THE OTHER CHEEK BLACKS, WERE A NEW GENERATION OF BLACKS AND WE DON'T TURN THE OTHER CHEEK ANYMORE!!

Can't the Republicans run a campaign based on integrity and issues? I guess not.

You libs are a bunch of morons. You hate Bush so much that you are willing to vote for Obama, no matter the cost to our country.

I dont live in that part of the world but It doesnt seem to matter if your a demicrate or republican you get to be the age of him and mccain you seem to say and do things without thinking. but I also agree with others, thats old news, and mccain is running out of ideas of how to make the dems look bad so hes using anything he can.

Well–probably not the best way for Murtha to say it, but does accurately reflect McCain strategy of trying to rile up the white folk. All the socialist and redistribution BS is code for takin' your hard earned money and givin' it to the welfare queen who has a Cadillac. This is notwithstanding that 7 out of 10 people on welfare are white.

Does it really matter anymore? McCain needs to save his reputation, his run for president is over.

YOU KNOW WHAT I REALIZED.....I HATE THAT PPL SAY THAT IF YOU DONT VOTE FOR B.O. UR RACIST....NOT TRUE @ ALL, BUT ONE THING YOU CAN SAY, IS THAT IF YOUR STANDING TALL WITH THE REPUBs IN THIS RACE, YOU ARE APART OF THE PARTY "WITH" THE RASIST PEOPLE IN IT.............JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08.

Go Democrats!

DROWNING MAN CLUTCHES AT A STRAW. THE TIME FOR CHANGE HAS COME. OBAMA 08

Murtha should have been thrown in jail years ago for bribery. He should have been thrown out a couple of years ago for calling our troops "cold-blooded murderers". But, as is the tradition of the democrat party, he gets re-elected just like Ted Kennedy, Barney Frank, Gerry Studds, Marion Berry, William Jefferson, etc., etc., etc.....all of whom broke the law and should have been in prison but instead were re-elected.

The democrat party....liars, thiefs, con-men and clowns.

Having grown up in Western PA, it's surprising to me that the redneck comment is such a big issue. Many people that I know from that area still proudly label themselves as rednecks.

As for the racism comments, I guess they should crucify him for speaking the realities of the area. I still hear reports through my parents, and have heard with my own ears when I've visited, of many comments that are quite racial with regards to Obama's candidacy.

Lastly, though not great for the rest of the US, Murtha does know how to bring federal benefits back to his constituents.

Hey.. I thought McCain couldn't agree with him more?

That must have been the funniest moment of the campaign.. watching McCain stutter until he finally managed to blurt out that W. Pennsylvanians were the most patriotic people on the planet... and then the crowd roared lol

What?!! This story about Murtha's big mouth and racism actually got released BEFORE the election? What is the mainstream media thinking?! Before you know it, we might even learn in future elections that a candidate ... let's say, Obama ... is a Socialist OR WORSE before the election instead of after it when it's too late.

People in PA must be really hurting economically.

They are going to vote for people who have the audacity to call them racist, bitter, and clinging to guns and religion.

If I were a PA voter, I would go out and vote for the other party. But, I guess the white guilt thing is working for Obama.

I have no white guilt, because I'm not racist... All the blacks on here blogging can get over themselves. Plain and simple: I don't believe in socialism, that's not what made this country great.

It's funny how all these "intellectuals" state they have read Obama's books...

Did you happen to miss the part where Obama stated he delibrately hung out with Markist professors?

Here's praying for a miracle. McCain/Palin 08

The GOP has done more than enough damage with this racial stuff. They need to move on and prayerfully the people will ignore this. That money they could have put to better use, I am sure someplace else.

republicans are really scared now.!they do not have a chance not this time.democrats are going to win this one for sure.god bless obama and his family.

well theres a little "redneck" everywhere in this country – which keeps life mighty interesting – its just when you mix in bigotry & blind hatred on any level that it gets so "frustrating"! – i feel very fortunate that i have lived with and worked with people from all ethnic backgrounds and see the potential everywhere if someone is given a chance – even this little redneck girl (as my husband sometimes says when i get hot under the collar about some injustice in the world) – VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Good what Murtha has been saying is dispicable.

Why is this agaist him? Every reporter that goes to rual PA and rural anywhere runs into people saying things like "I just can't vote for a colored" How shameless to use this as an attack ad when they know its true! PIGS AND LIAR are all the Republicans have to offer!

winter is coming i!m thinking that the monies that Mcain is expending
with this commercial should better give the money to Palin so she could by more expense clothes specially winter clothes and two new
snowmobile for her and her husband,what a waste of monies my friends.
rafael
montreal canada

WHAT'S NEW? ANOTHER ........VILE.........ATTACK BY THE DESPERATE-LIES-HATE-FEAR-AND-DIVISION-REPUBLICANS!

THEY HAVE NOTHING ELSE. PATHETIC!

cnn you shouldnt be posting this stuff.god knows if you want to help americans you dont need to be nitpicking.murtha there is plenty of slime out there coming out of mcbush palens mouth.one alaskin convicted another about to be.WHERE IS THE REPORTING ON PALENS DEPOSITION.

THE DISGRACEFULL REPUGNANTS.....lets get rid of them in Congress starting with the stevens guy in the senate.....enough of their corrupt ways....mc c and palin should follow..pair of LIARS

I can't believe this is still being discussed. You would think by now the GOP would have figured out the negativity does not work.

this has nothing to do with Obama his half white/ half white.. soo and what?? gop crooks

Well, isnt that ironic that they are trying to spark another negative ad on republicans side. When will they learn? That sparking hate and inciting fear wont work on getting McCain elected? If GOP really wants to turn this mess around that they created, fix the problem. Then you can talk about some non-sense issue that no one cares about.

btw, western Pennyslyvania is RACIST. As an asian-american, I've seen first and how hostile it is to color-americans down there.

Wow....kettle...pot...But we all know that the GOP would NEVER disenfranchise voters,don't we?I mean they are too busy labeling Mr.Obama is a Socialist.Of course,this occured right after the Government socialized the Banking/Financial industry.What,you haven't recieved your dividend check yet?Not to worry,it's in the mail!!

Wow.. I'm really shocked! I'm really shocked that McCain hasn't blamed Obama for Murtha's comments

Now the other side of the coin... being that I live part time just outside of Pittsburgh... I will have to agree that the older generation in Pittsburgh predominantly is racist. Not all of course.. but many that I know are. Murtha is just one of the few that actually has the guts to tell the truth.

It was another senior moment for another senior politician. Highly regrettable though in an election year, Especially as it comes from a Democratic supporter of Senator Obama. Having said that though, I am of the mind that the Senator does indeed understand the mindset of his constituients.

John you are one of them what are you talking about???!!!

OH PUH-LEEZE... coming from a bunch of WHITE BIGOTS in the GOP who can't stand the fact that their era of CROOKS are finally coming to and end. George W. Bush started this ball rolling with his sidekick Chenney. They were nothing but GREEDY and CORRUPT and they make a mockery of the Justice Department and the Laws of the Land.

They say.. "WHAT GOES AROUND, DEFINITELY COMES AROUND"..

well it's coming around.....

This story is worthless to the issues. I see people hurting everyday from the economy.
Obama/Biden

He is not Obama...give it a rest!

Why is it bad for this white man to tell the truth? It probably is a racist redneck hatred city. White people need to come to grips with their racism, and what gets me is that its mostly POOR white people who have the nerve to hate blacks. Everyone has to answer to God for good or bad, not judgeing just stating facts. McCain is a racist and so is Pailn they just dirty as hell and I don't like them not one bit. It has nothing to do with him been a klan it's more so that he is promoting hate and division.

OBAMA/08

But McCain agreed with him

Just more desperate moves from a drained, thoughtless and rundown party of the past, with only ideas from the past. They need an overhaul.

There was a front page story here in St. Petersburg, Florida about the fact that many people in Western, PA have an issue with the fact that Barack Obama is uppidty and arrogant (code for he does not know his place). But, at the end of the day, they also knew who would be more likely to help them out and it surely was not the GOP. Neither of the women in the picture I saw looked like the type to spend $150K on new clothes or even a new house.

The people of Western, PA may not have liked Murtha putting them out there like that, but I believe they recognize their challenges and embrace the fact they are ready for change and then, they may actually change with the times. People speak their feelings, but vote their pocket books. I hope Murtha runs a commercial reminding his constituents that Buchanan and Palin consider them 'un-American' for not traditionally voting Republican.

I can't believe a "crook" like Murtha is still in office.

After his....maybe we can do business later.....comment to the ABSCAM folks, it is amazing that PA voters put him back in office, over and over and over.

Murtha is atypical of many in congress whose stupid remarks have been conveniently overlooked by his constituents.

Offcourse, why is this surprising. Repuglicans don't have an agenda to run on, so they latch onto distractions. This man has graphically described his own constituency as racist rednecks, if it is not true and they don't like it, they can vote him out of office. END OF STORY!

If you are not willing to speak out against one of your OWN PARTY'S employees for doing what they did (That Todd girl)...then you have no credibility to call anyone else out for actions you see as racist....but then, you had no credibility way before that.

They're tossing the kitchen sink. Whoever said it, whoever wrote it, whatever sticks... The Republican party is a complete joke. THEY are the ones who got us where we are. Do we want to keep moving in the same direction? Think about THAT when you go vote.

Well, I think what Murtha said is probably true, and I say "so what" I'm still not voting Republican again.

What about the hate speeches coming from the McCain/Palin pulpits? How could we ever forget the "kill him" comments. Those comments are a result of their speeches.

Why are people upset about this? Has anyone actually been to the area he is referring too? As a person of color, I can tell you it ain't exactly friendly. There are always exceptions and no not all the people there are like that, but yes, there is racism where he is talking about.

Palin admits she is a REDNECK, the world saw her say it at one of her rally, so let the truth be told , did he lie?

Republicans are carving a very bad reputation for themselves – dividiing the country instead of uniting it. God Bless Anerica!

US soldiers have killed Iraqi civilians in cold blood. Some have been tried and convicted. The truth hurts sometimes. Murtha is a brave man for saying it.

WE need every true pacifist to come out for Murtha and send those bible-thumpin, pistol packing rednecks back into the woods to neck with their sisters. Once Obama wins, then we can do something about those guns–redneck racists should not be allowed to possess firearms, and the bitter, resentful racists of western PA should be disarmed and made to read the New York Times before being allowed to vote.

Wow, you are so biased. Did Murtha call anyone a racist or not? How about older people being rednecks? Yes or No? You are too much. American people are tuning you out more and more. Get in line with the LA Times because you will be laying off reporters also.

This proves how stupid McCain's strategists are. Murtha is well loved in PA and they are attacking him. Which moron came up with this brilliant idea? McCain is wasting time and a lot of money in PA. He simply cannot win the state. In fact, McCain needs to just go silent and bank what money he has left. The election is over and all that is left is to hope that the probable Democratic landslide doesn't happen.

And old can't remember much this days John McCain said at a rally ' And I couldn't agree more ' with Obama and everyone that said PA was racist jajaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Gee, I wonder why there are so many attacks by the Republicans against the dems? Is it because they can't beat them on the issues affecting this country? Like Obama says, if they can't beat us on the issues then they have no choice but to scare you about me.

This is the sleaziest campaign I have ever seen. Shame on you John McCain. You are no way a Great American as some say you are.

Okay, western Pennsylvania . . . instead of getting peeved at Murtha . . . show he was wrong. Don't base your votes on either candidate's racial background. And look deep inside about this, because human capacity for self-deception is large.

I guess desperate times call for desperate measures for the GOP! Can NEVER focus on the issues or what THEY will do for the country – they only focus on attacking the opponent. Enough is enough!
OBAMA 08!!!

Rep. John Murtha, D-Pennsylvania, is a disgrace to his office and The Marine Corps. This speaks to having no term limits in Congress and The Senate.

He was just telling the truth – I have cousins there that use the N-word constantly in a very derogatory way.

Don't punish honesty. Punish the power-abusing, lying, stealing politicians in the republican party.

Murtha has no defense. Imagine if he said this about a predominantly black region. He has no defense. Anyone who defends him is a racist, plain and simple.

Wow. Talk about desperation from the GOP.

It's over folks for John McCain and his party of theives and liars.

The last one to leave, please turn off the lights.

Adds that constantly tries to divide us is why we need change so bad. Right now when things are at there worst is the time we should all come together and build a stronger American, not the GOP its wants to build a big division.

Let me guess. The GOP would like you to believe that Murtha's comments are another reflection of Obama's judgment?

Come on... what kind of fools do they take us for? Can't wait for this election to be over. McCain obviously has no vision if he has to rely on this "six degrees of Barack Obama" attack campaign to get his point across. I just hope the rest of the country sees through the BS.

old news. noone cares. keep trying to divide us, gop. ur party is collapsing in front of ur eyes and you deserve it for dividing our once great nation. you broke it! now ,get out of the way so we can fix it!

If McCain can't even keep control over his own campaign, how can the American people believe that he will handle the pressure of being President?

This bloated gasbag needs to be thrown out of office ASAP.

I'm sure he didn't mean the way it sounded... however it was a pretty dumb thing to say...

It's a shame that if you don't support Obama you get labled... even if your reasons are his liberal platform... I didn't vote for Carter... but it had nothing to do with his race.

Takes one to know one GOP
Obama 08

If the bra fits...

Agreed comment were bad from him..... but they are being talked about by McCain/Palin, because that is how they campaign.... They don't run on their own issues because no one would want them.. so it is planting fear and hate they run on

If marines did kill civilians in cold blood, why is this bad to say? I know republicans refuse to admit when they are wrong (see Palin, McCain, Stevens, etc.), but can someone explain this to me?

Now, if the Marines killed enemy combatants, and Murtha was wrong about who was killed, that is one thing. But coming out and saying what they did was wrong (if it was) is the honorable thing to do.

It's true, and I am white guy saying this.

I actually don't care for Murtha that much and believe this is one instance of Dems not shutting up when they need to. The last thing that Obama needs is some rouge Dem like Murtha going off message like this!

McCain is now attacking Palin and she is the one that has helped him the most. Lets show McCain we don't like him attack a woman in his own failed campaign and vote Bob Barr. McCain no good for attacking Palin.

as an Ex-Republican, let me just give you a little in-sight:

the GOP is EXTREMELY racist. Everything to them is based on skin color, including the right to vote, as we are witnessing with their attempts to disenfranchise voters in the battleground states.

about a week late here CNN.

when will you be posting the Obama interview news re: his socialist comments? Nov. 5?

LATINOS

Back in February of this year a reporter asked Mccain about Latinos. Mccain replied "They are good for manual labor." The reporter then asked "Is that all?" Mccain smiled and turned away from the reporter who didn't have a camera but he filmed it on his cell phone that is why mccain didn't think he was live. Very interesting to know what mccain thinks of Latinos.

John McCain IS one of the racist people that Murtha was talking about.

hmm...just sounds like a certain group is trying to protect its seats in Congress through the same negative campaigning that's worked so well for John and Sarah so far...

This man does speak for Obama. This is not Obama's voice this is an old man who has been in that position too long....what he said may indeed be accuarate but as a politician you just don't say it out loud!!

Oh, come ON! This story is old news and by using it the McCain camp looks desperate.

John McCain SPREADS AMERICA'S WEALTH TO FLDS polygamists in Colorado City, Arizona who practice tyranny over women and children and receive 25-30 million a year in taxpayer dollars.
Watch the video:
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