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He did it because of race! he must be voting for his white half. What do Repugs. have to say about this?

Spomer, your ignorance is showing!

Wow he must have seen McCain up close and concluded he has no ability. I keep hearing what a great man the old McCain was, well I have only seen this McCain and my tka is this is the real McCain, not very impressive, small and mean, not too bright either.

This guy is decent and intelligent.

the republicans have joe the plumber. how can he take off so much to campaign for Mccain? I've been in businesss for 17 yrs and could never take off that amount of time. If he really wanted to buy that business, He would be working 7 days a week to save up his money.
WHAT A FRAUD

Pat F -

No, the one who had common sense and integrity to know when you are lied too; you don't continue to walk in the lie you expose it and walk away from it. That's why he left Bush with his behind hanging out when he found out the truth; something obviously your corrupt party knows nothing about.

Sir, thank you. You were the Republican Party I *used* to vote for...before it got hijacked. but thank you.

Sam Six Pack-
At least we will have jobs

Most of these posts are for Obama ,i thought CNN was but now CNN is running wright ranting in ads, whats that all about. I sincerely hope the repubs are not allowed to steal the election by voter manipulation,
all the millions voting for Obama cant be fooled this time,time for real justice in America or people may as well have Mugarbe for a leader.

The only way the republicans can win is if they steal the election with fraud, fixed voting machines, dumping ballots, etc.

Red Ties for Obama!

Richard A. Spomer -

You sound very spooky yourself; and ignorant. You know, Jesus tells us to pray for people like you who can't find any good in anyone. I'm finding out a lot of these so called christians/conservative are all mouth and no heart. I 'll say this, watching how the christian/conservates are behaving there want be many sinners asking, "What must I do to be saved?" What a fine example we who say we are christians have been. I'm sure Jesus is not very pleased right now.

I think alot of people are fooled in the Obama mastery. He has yet to say where the money is coming from for his grand plan on health care. I can say if will be the ones he says he will not tax. He is just going to take from the rich and sread the wealth( Oh please). I don't care how one votes but when your taxes are increased just remember he said he wasn't. Go vote everyone.

Pat F: You wouldn't be saying that at all if Powell endorsed McWrong, now would you? Chuckle. That's what I thought. We'll keep Powell, thank you very much, and you can have Joe The Plumber! Hahahahaha!!

People who care about the country's future can see who is right to be president to lead the country with a vision for propserity and global leadership. I am not surprised that Powell and Duberstein endorsed Obama.

Way to go Obama ;;;;; Keep walking in faith;;;;;;;;

It is great to see some Republicans voting for the best candidates, not necessarily their own. I don't understand how anyone can vote the Republican ticket with Senator McCain's choice of Governor Palin as Vice President, or even possible President. It is ridiculous and downright dangerous. She does not have what it takes for such a high office, no matter how hard she tries. Watching her rallies are scary.

Senator OBAMA/Senator BIDEN 08... can't wait!

I must say that I was for McCain in the beginning. I did not see anything I liked when the economy crisis happened and McCain looking like he was grandstanding. That, as well as him chosing his VP and now the tone of his campaigning. To be honest, it is very disappointing to see McCain who professes to be such a stand up person run this campaign. Another factor that so swayed me was Colin Powell. I admire him alot for being a man of substance and liked his step by step points he made for chosing Obama over McCain.

Pat F – "You mean Colin Powell, the guy who is the most single-handledly responsible person for talking this country into the Iraq war?"

Are you joking? You think that Powell made that stuff up on his own? You don't think that he took what Bush, Cheney and the CIA told him to say?

Do some freaking research and stop spouting off about things you have no idea about.

I firmly believe that if Ron Reagan was alive and with full use of his faculties, he would vote for Obama-
I disagreed with several of Reagan's policies, but there was/is no doubt that that man sincerely loved this country for this country's sake.
He would be appalled at the horrors being done by McCain and his campaigning this year.
Reagan, right or wrong, tried to put this country first and acted and inspired us in that belief.
Thank you to Republicans who are putting common sense and country above your party.
Sincerely,
A Registered Independent

All the intelligent republicans are voting "Country First". Welcome and be happy.

I was for McCain until I saw how he was running around in the economy crisis, seeing his choice of VP and the whole tone of his campaign. Then I see Obama who is running a mostly straight campaign and not slinging dirt. He has remained very composed throughout the whole time. I also respect Colin Powell alot and his endorsement means alot to me as well as the way he step by step explained his reasoning.

It is so good to see that people who know how the government work are finally rejecting Mr. PTSD and his delusional ignorant sidekick Miss Alaska.

Obama has shown he is open to other opinions and thinks about people other than himself. He actually KNOWS that the first amendment wasn't written to keep the media from asking questions of leaders (see Palin's latest commentary)... maybe because he actually studied and taught Constitutional law while she was playing sportscaster on local news...

I think Pat F might represent all that is wrong with the Republican party. Republicans take note!

In response to the comment left by Richard A. Spomer

Dear Sir,

Your comment is representative of an element of today's GOP that drove this moderate to vote for Barack Obama.

Congratulations.

LOVE THAT MAN BARACK OBAMA, YEAH ANOTHER ONE FOR
OBAMA, WE ARE ALMOST THERE, HANG IN, GO OUT AND
VOTE DEMOCRATIC, HELP CHANGE THIS MICKEY MOUSE
WAY OF RUNNING THE COUNTRY WITH BUSH, AND GOOD BYE
TO THIS "JOE THE PLUMGER" FOOLISHNESS AND AN OLD
MAN WHO HAS ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE., HAVE A HAPPY
LIFE IN ARIZONA MR. MCBUSH.

Thank You, Sir!

We Are All in this together, Thank goodness we are already Beginning to work Together by your and other Republican Supporters!

I want to see ,More "people" working together to solve our problems Instead of Republicans and/or Democrats. In Crises how important is our Party affiliation, after all?

My, My, My.......who would of ever thunk it...we welcome all smart Republicans...let's get out there and vote like we've never had the chance to do so before this year.

IT'S OOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gObama/Biden 08

I certainly don't want to "jinx" it, but I feel mighty good about this election. The Obama-Biden team is doing a great job at getting
folks registered, and they are smart enough to watch those republicans closely. It is too bad that in 2008, after all the monkey-
shines with the ballot during the GORE campaign down in Florida,
you'd think a lesson would be learned from trying to "suppress the vote." This is the USA, an honorable country...we are suppose to be
above VOTE STEALING. Good thing Obama is on top of their tricks.
Even though it's a sad state of affairs, I guess if the Conservatives
can bankrupt Wall Street, and sell hard working people predatory
loans that almost crashed our economy, this den of thieves will do
anything!

All hands are abandoning the USS Republican. I hope when the smoke clears, guys like Powell and Chuck Hagel will be the cornerstone of the Republican Party.

It does appear that all the SMART republicans are voting for the SMART guy, the BEST choice and the TRUE hero. Barack Obama, the TRUE american hero that hasn't made propoganda films for the enemy, or abandoned his wife and children, or given money to terrorists, and hasn't committed adultery, and hasn't been found guilty of ethics violations, and hasn't voted against better benefits for our disables veterans.

Obama, the right choice for a better america!

Sam SixPack October 31st, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Won't be long now – soon we'll be marching hand-in-hand to our new training-wage jobs.

...you mean people will actually have jobs when McCain/Bush are done ruining the country? Yay!

Republicans are jumping ship in large numbers. They see the writing on the wall. Get with the program or risk getting kicked out of the game.

Yes, Republicans for Obama. We will support Obama and we will help influence the direction of the government be having conservative voices heard! Obama is smart and not dogmatic, he listens to reason and logic.

The financial crisis born in the United States has much of the globe following the United States into economic disarray as it spreads to Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Allen Sinai, chief global economist for Decision Economics, a consulting and forecasting group said – “The economy has taken a turn for the worse, big time.â€� “The fundamentals around the consumer are all negative, and there are no signs of any help anytime soon, from anywhere.â€� (NYT 10.30.08)

Jared Bernstein, senior economist at the labor-oriented Economic Policy Institute in Washington said – “There’s only a couple of ways that consumers can finance their spending. It’s labor income or nonlabor income, and both are on the mat.â€�

Consumer spending makes up more than 70 percent of United States economy!

Consumer confidence is at its lowest level on record.

- Layoffs are accelerating.
- Hours of workers on payroll are being cut, further diminishing paychecks.
- Housing prices continue to plunge.
- Investment by businesses for hiring people and buying equipment is slipping.
- Unemployment rate could jump from the current 6.1 to 8 percent.

Let’s rid American politics of GOP miscreants.

Let’s give dignity and fair play a chance.

On November 4th vote for Senator Obama.

My goodness Richard Spookmer, tell us how you really feel.

Obama/Biden!
Obama/Biden!
Obama/Biden!

woo-hoo!!

Did y'all see this morning's Washington Post? Bush is trying to push through a lot of deregulations before January.
I don't think the economy's failure was an accident. Bush is a real sleaze bag.

Dawn October 31st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Do former Republicans know something that McCain campaign doesn't?

Yes, Dawn – they recognize intelligence whereas all McCain could see was Sarah Palin. 'Nuff said?

And the list continues. There is a separation within the Repub party:
The real vs the anti...the good vs the bad...the pro Americans vs the pro racist. WOW!

Woo hoo!! Notice how all the REAL republicans of the OLD republican party support OBAMA??? Funny isn't it??? It's about time the republican party had a break to turn inward and examine the neo-con haven they have become...

Another smart person for the Obama/Bieden ticket! Felipe

My hope is that these moderate republicans can recreate their party as a sensible smaller-government alternative to a well-run Dem administration installed and run admirably by Obama.

The current right-wing, anti-intellectual ideologues who've hijacked the republican party are a cancer.

These endorsements are more a testament to Rove, Schmidt and Palin than either McCain or Obama.

However, Obama needs to win by a landslide or Palin will by crying that if she just screamed louder and more viciously that the republicans would have won and fixed their house while retaining power.

There are many "Gold Standard Republicans" that are tired of the divisive crap McCain/Palin have to offer. These endorsements see us as Americans and like most Americans want a"United States of America!"

Welcome aboard the Obama train Mr. Zakaria. There's always room for one more friend of the party.

Welcome to the "Welfare State", once called the United States. The workers of American have listen and watched so much TV they are starting to believe it. Four years from now, all these fools will be angry.
Someone is going to have to earn money for them to continue to get checks from government. Who will that be, not you lazy slobs.

Regarding the comment from Bill sent in at 2:09: A little while ago I went out to my mailbox and found computer printed anti abortion info in my mailbox. I am the only house with Obama/Biden signs in my neighborhood in a small town in Texas. I have reported this to the USPS but I think that the McPalin people will be using the anti abortion message this week end as they flail their way to Nov. 4.

Do you think Mr. Spoomer reflects all white people or just his cult in West Virginia?

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

All of you people are coming out at the last minute to cover your behinds.
You all know that obama is very vendictive You people are commiting treason against this country because you know what this idiot has in mind for this country.

McCain has run a mean spirited campaign and his choice of Sarah Palin is an insult to the country. Senator Obama is an intelligent, well spoken and inspiring man.
Get out and vote

Obama/Biden '08 '12

Do former Republicans know something that McCain campaign doesn't?

vote,Obama/Biden08/12

Mister Blue BIrd on my Shoulder – as a matter of fact -– Everything is satisfactual!!!

Pat F,

When Colin Powell was the darling of the GOP, did you revile him then, as well? Or was it just recently because he endorsed Obama?

More importantly, do you EVEN know who gave Powell the information he used when he went to the UN regarding Iraq?

It was the intelligence services run by the Bush administration.

Get your facts straight before making an idiot of yourself on the internet.

It's ALL about RACE!

It's because Obama is WHITE.

How many black liberals have Ken Duberstein ever endorsed for President?

GO OBAMA GO! AT LEAST WE CAN HAVE YOUNG AND CHARISMATIC GUY. OH PLEASE I DONT WANT TO SEE THE UGLY , OLD AND ERRATIC McCAIN. EHMMM OH SARA PALIN SHE MUST FACE THE CHARGES IN THE RUSSIAN SOILS FOR THR ABUSE OF POWER AND FOR THE LOSE OF HALF A BILLION DOLLAR...
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

Welcome all about the Borack express line to success.

Now this people know there politics.

OBAMA BIG ON TUESDAY

To: Ronald Reagan is spinning in his grave….

Ronnie stopped spinning a long time ago, don't forget two of his kids vote Democratic (yeah, the two smart ones).

As a Christian it is very hurtful to see other Christian dumb down God to politics and opinions. Before you cast a stone, please look at yourself. If you can't please, please, please pick up your bible.

God is bigger than McCain and Obama. His will will prevail.

P.S. I voted for Obama, Hagan and Purdue!

P.S.S. I thought NC was already blue?

To Bill "his vote is not worth more than mine big deal".

Well you could say the same thing about Colin Powell's vote, but that's where you're wrong. Colin Powell's and to a certain extent this guy's vote is worth more than yours, because unlike you, people care about what these guys think. Colin's endorsement was certainly enough to sway Duberstein.

Im wondering since they say its mostly reindeers in Alaska who voted for Palin to be in office. Come on americans dont be silly and put that lady in office, she may go deer hunting and mistakenly shoot us thinking we are deers, being that she lives around deers than people.... Wake up America, wake up

Hello there CNN moderator. You having a rough day censoring people who don't violate CNN Comment Policy, but express ideas that your Republican boss doesn't like?

This is what Rush Limbaugh would say: He must be black (looks are deceiving); why else would another white Republican endorse Obama?

Republicans aren't all bad.

...Just most of them! =P

VETERANS FOR OBAMA!

It must be because Duberstein is black, right?

Obama will unite our country...America is great because out of many we are one people...The hateful people will fade away as we unite under Obama! American unity is at hand and by it we will show the world that we are the most powerful nation because we are ONE!

Obama/Biden 08

Endorsments of this nature don't usually mean very much, but this time it could be the difference in a close election. The polls have tightened a bit to around 6 points. Do not become complacent, VOTE your heart and soul – VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN. We have had enough of divisive, negative politics in this country to last a lifetime. The ignorant will learn eventually that unity is better than being angry all the time. Let the healing begin!

To Richard A. Spomer

You are a disgusting piece of crap. You just show your ignorance and hatred with your comments. Come to think of it I actually feel sorry for you that you are filled with so much hate. Something really bad must have happened to make you this way. How sad.

Open Letter to John McCain and Sarah Palin:

These types of examples of support should make you want to revise your stump speeches regarding "reaching across party lines".

If you have time, would you please provide the American public with a list of your "promiment" crossover supporters.

Thanks. We are all waiting.

How come a VP candidate Sarah Palin refused to have interview with Larry King Live ...! How can she be qualified for such a high office when she could not even be available for interview? Does she have something that is afraid of revealing?

Stop McCain's fraudulent manipulations of voters: Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber are both Frauds!

In contrast to the name-calling (from both sides) on this thread, what's great about endorsements from Mr. Duberstein, and numerous others, is their model of putting country above some kind of tribal affiliation (whatever you may think of their politics).

We're not going to be any better off on Nov 5 if half of America is gloating, while the other half sulks.

Just another sign that we're going to see a new, better Republican party come out of this. One that casts out monsters like Rove, Limbaugh, Hannity, Bush, Palin, and the rest of the frothing at the mouth power hungry animals. One with conservatives we liberals can respect even if we disagree with.

Obama/Biden '08 and '12

Here comes another brilliant brain for Obama. How can this man loose this election when all the scholars are backing him.

Republican supporter, If you want an education vote for Obama.

No charge.

Wake up, idiots!

The people who know the most are voting OBAMA.

VOTE OBAMA EARLY AND OFTEN!

They're all jumping ship.

Obama!

There are so many good republican who have seen our country going down the drain.In many of these sensible republican endorsing Obama is a recognition of his ability to change the direction of our great nation for a better future.

I am not a computer junkie. I am not on alot of sites, but the few sites that I frequent, I have read some of the most nasty, ugly, hateful things from Republicans. I am not a rocket scientist, and I don't know a whole lot, but I do know this...leaders set trends, leaders set the tone and the people follow the leaders. McCain and Palin have both said some nasty, ugly, hateful things...their words have incited nasty, ugly, and hateful things in their followers. I don't want leaders who will divide this country. We the people deserve better than that, we really do. PEOPLE STOP THE HATE, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The poster Pat F. has been watching too much FIXED news and listening to Rushtard too much. DUH–Colin Powell resigned because they would not listen to him, he spoke the truth and those bloody Republican hawks Cheney, Remy, etc... had their own agenda. You know the agenda to line their pockets and keep the wealth with their click in this country.
Colin Powell is a great American and I hope he is on Obama's cabinet.

OK, who has John on the bottom of their shoe? You can't come in here unless you go out and wash that off!

Sam Six Pack:

Do you say the same thing in EVERY thread?

Sir, thank you for your support.

I"m in a Red state turning Blue. The Republicans ought to be ashamed of themselves for the way they behave! It's no wonder your people are jumping ship! The tactics are that of Mentally Challenged Adults with Severe Behavioral Problems.

Richard A. Spomer
Your comments are the reason people are RUNNING from the Republican party.
WE REJECT HATE.
WE REJECT LIES.
WE REJECT RACISM.
WE THE PEOPLE WILL TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK NOV. 4.
VOTE OBAMA!

The GOP ship is sinking.

Wow. Who's next to the lifeboat?

Obama for president not John McCain because of his wrong CHOICE!!!

It is time John McCain, Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh, Rudolph you know that has been New York mayor, get on the banwagon
So that they can say to their grand children, I was part of that history making day.
I PLACED VOTE FOR OBAMA

Come on John, stop fooling around, we need your vote, vote for change.

WE NEED CHANGE

NOT MORE OF THE SAME

Obama tax plan ? From 250,000 to 200,000 Biden say 150,000 and now the New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson say 120,000? and obama is not in power yet . Wen he does don’t know how low will it go? Maybe under 42,000. Well at least the people that don’t pay taxes are going to be happy. I will do my best to keep my taxes low .I will vote for McCain.

By the way, when will good old Sarah Palin release her medical records? She must be hiding something. Maybe CNN need to do a little digging. Time is running out

Who will be the last GOP to jump ship? They see where their party is taking them.

Isn't it true that "Joe" the so called plumber" looks like a skinhead?

Another one bites the dust. Vote people. Vote for change, unity and repair of our country.

Obama/Biden '08

How about this one Rush !!! And I also wonder if this made the "BREAKING NEWS" on Bill "Oh No It's Mister Bill" O'Rielly's Show, great news !! keep on working O'bama / Clinton /Biden 08

As McCLOWN used to say:
WE GOT HIM WHERE WE WANT HIM TO BE...whatever this silly phrase is supposed to mean!!!

I think a lot of Repubs think it's over and will stay home on Tuesday. Except for those like this guy who actually took a look at the available choices and used his brain. Obama/Biden by a landslide.

I joined the millions of Americans that have ALREADY voted for Obama and also voted for him yesterday.

Being a PATRIOT can take many forms – One easy thing you can do is stand in line and vote. The line may be long and slow, but every minute you wait, think about how much it will be worth it to keep John McCain's lack of reason out of the already defaced White House.

Republicans, not only republicans but americans on a whole is getting smarter and smarter by the seconds. Go Obama go. May God be with you. McCain is full of himself and Palin should go back to Alaska to govern those reindeers

its scary that someone like palin can get so close to becoming second in command...vote obama...she truly is shallow

Great, may NOW people will stop saying Powell's "change of heart" was race-based. If other Republicans can attribute their support of Obama to the issues and missteps of the Republican party, why can't he?

Here it is: Bush for 8 yrs + a hole in the US economy + Palin + a guy with a bad temper = an Obama Administration!

voted for Bush twice...but won't be fooled again....

'Mr. President...Barack Obama, sir!'

Richard A. Spomer:

This is why people call republicans racist. Because of comments like that: "The little spook"? really? REALLY?

Kudos to Republicans with brains!

For McCain to win he only needs to do four things:

1. Replace Palin with C. Rice.

2. Go on National TV and admit his negative campaign was wrong for the country and wrong for the Republican party.

3. Go ahead and copy the rest of Obama's programs as his own, not just the ones he has already stolen and claimed.

4. Visit every state not looking to go staunchly Red already and lay out real programs instead of just telling us he has ideas and he will tell us about them after the election.

In reality, he will still lose the election, but he will at least appear to have some trace of dignity and self-pride. Something sadly lacking in his campaign this year.

Have you noticed that all of the McCain/Palin supporters on here spell like eight year old children?

It's over. Start donating to the Palin '12 campaign.

We're not going to get complacent, we've been busting our butts for two years on this thing. Time to bring it home.

Early cheers to President Obama

Richard A Spomer you should be ashamed of your racist self. Hope you don't consider yourself a Christian. I'm sure there is a tier in hell reserved for crazy people like you. Fine you support Senator McCain, he is a great American but the racial slurs are not necessary and clearly reflects your ignornace. May the Lord introduce Himself to you and change your heart. You are now at the top of my prayer list!

Reminds me of the closing to another campaign...if the primaries are any indication...I would say history is repeating itself!

I notice that many Obama supporters are enthusiastic yet polite and respectful.

I notice that McCain supporters generally make nasty, mean, or inaccurate comments.

Please vote for civility and respect - Obama/Biden 2008!!

I wonder what will Rush Limbaugh say this time.

Please vote.

Another Republican Rat jumping ship.

Is it me or the Republicant's losing it. McCain is losing a lot of military support by playing a crybaby and dishonoring himself even more than he has after cheating on his wife with a bimbo, voting against VA benefits including funding for Walter Reed, supplying troops, opposing the new GI Bill, voting against extended R and R for deployed troops coming home. McCain has embarrased himself. I will leave the military after ten years if he becomes Commander in Chief. I refuse to salute him or Palin!

drip.. drip... drip...

RUN for the big tent!

Pat F.
Colin Powell, like most of the Americans, fell for the WMD/links with Al Qaeda ruses that Bush&Co. created in order to justify the war.
Get your facts straight before shamelessly and unsubstantially attack ANYONE who ever fought and stood for his/her country!

The only experience Palin has is knowing how to spew hate and abuse her power.
What happened to her medical records she promised to released?

Coming to the winning team. What democrat has indorsed the other side in the closing weeks you ask? NONE!!!.they see the internal polling. and they are no fools.

OBAMA BIDEN FOR PEACE PROSPERITY!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I for one would like to thank all Republicans and undecided for having Obama as their pick. That shows that they are intelligent enough to look at the whole picture and not just chose McCain because he is republican or that he was a POW. That is what AMERICANS SHOULD DO. Majority of African Americans are not chosing BO because he is black, although they are very prould of him, but they believe the can unite and make good decisions. If it was all about color, Jesse Jackson would have gotten alot of the black vote back in 84'. But many African Americans don't like Jessie Jackson, and that is why Jessie Jackson hates Barack Obama. Barack took his glory, just like he is about to take John McCains.

Get out and Vote -Obama/Biden 08'

CNN you should be ashamed of youselves. How could you let a comment like this be posted. See below

Richard A. Spomer October 31st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Obama is the spook full of frikin deceitful acts like ACORN, and Bill Clinton who wants to free little wilily!

He also has many other impostors acting in his behalf also! This is the time to be aware of danger and the spook man!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008

This stuff is nasty and unnessesary.

How many prominent Republicans have endorsed Obama? Too many to count.

How many prominent Democrats have endorsed McCain? 1 – and Lieberman barely counts.

How many people have questioned whether or not Biden is qualified to be VP? NONE!!!

How many people have questioned whether or not Palin is qualified to be VP? Too many to count.

Doesn't that tell you something?

Now it's the time for Regan Democrats who are still undecided to make their mind and vote for Obama. Obama is a smart person who really reaches across the aisle.

VOTE SMART
Obama/biden'08

Any Republican with a brain can see that McCain no longer stands for anything. He's changed directions more times than a paper bag in a Tornado.
For real leadership vote Obama 2008 and slap some sense into the GOP.

Republican's for Obama!

Is CNN going to leave the language of Richard A. Spomer's comments on this response board? Where I come from, that's akin to using the "N word."

OMG! I think Richard A. Spomer is really Sarah Pailn!!!!! Look at the first sentence of the second paragraph-her use of "also".

Sarah! If you're going to post comments, post them under your own name! What about the real Richard A. Spomer! Maybe he's an average Joe with some black friends who now think he calls them "spooks" behind their backs!

Enough with the sillyness. abortion is a private matter that has much nuance to it. Sorry you see things in such black and white terms. Like the Sith from Star Wars.

Time for a change no matter the race, color; The present econony plight scares me, Republicans another four years is a scary thought;
Voting for change, hope and a future Obama/Biden08!!!

Welcome to the Big Blue, Ken!

Too bad Chuck hagel didn't endorse Obama.. that would have been pretty good stuff.

It's amazing how the more urbane, intellectual Republicans (David Brooks, Peggy Noonan) see EXACTLY what the rest of the country sees in Obama while the truculent visigoths of the party (Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity) do not... Interesting.

C'mon, America. STEP IT UP! We need the SMART GUYS! Palin had NO BUSINESS being on a National Ticket. More and More Americans are realizing that the best ticket is OBAMA /BIDEN. LET'S GET the VOTE OUT STRONG FOR OBAMA!

Does CNN allow racist drivel (Richard A. Spomer) on its comment boards? Disgusting.

I honestly don't see how anyone would want to vote for McCain and Palin. She's fake and has an irritating accent that not even Alaskan. She must have picked it up some time between the five colleges she went to. JM is just the creepiest old guy with yellow teeth perfect for Halloween and his wife could be the skeleton popping out of the closet. (Where is her upper lip by the way – GEESH)

Not only that, JM has run a pathetic campaign. Now, I will not lie like most and say he lost my vote, cause he never had it. But I would respect him more if he gave me reason to. The fact is, if he wasn't constantly watching every little thing Barack Obama did, he wouldn't have any material. He is a LOSER- and Sarah Palin needs to beat it with those crappy clothes. She tries to act hard, saying she is a pitbull and all, but what I can't understand is how does she have a degree in journalism and was once a journalist and can't give decent interviews. She should of just stayed fake and wore the clothes that didn't belong to her. POSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Richard Spomer:

You are exactly what's wrong with this country.......your racism just reeks off the page. Using the word "spook" about one of the smartest, and most decent men this country has ever seen is just shameful. You are the one who should leave our country, the one that was founded on freedom and equality for all people!!!

Welcome to Team O.
Go out and VOTE!

Great news!. This race is still not over. Make sure everyone votes.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012

I am an Independent who was an undecided voter until today. After watching Obama's ad this week and now two prominent Republican endorsements, I will certainly be voting Obama!

Hey Bill...Obama sold his sole??? Do you mean the one's from his shoes??? Bless his SOUL

OMG!!! I just had a nervous break down.....I feel so sad for the GOP!!!! I am so happy that the world supports Obama!!!

Yes We Can!!!!!

THIS IS GREAT!!

Thank you for your endorsement and for your service to our nation Sir!

Welcome aboard the Obama/Biden '08 team! Ken, like many other Republicans, know who will make the better president. Many other well-known Republicans will join our team. Welcome Ken! You have made the right decision. Everyone will know on the morning of November 5, 2008. Go Obama/Biden '08!

Richard A. Spomer, you are a bigot. Shame on you.

WOW! LMAO and all McBush and Failin can get is Joe The Plumber. Bwahahaha!!!

Hey Bill...Obama sold his sole??? Do you mean the one's from his shoes??? Bless his SOUL

If Reagan were alive... he would vote for Obama too. I'm a conservative to the core and truly believe that is what he would have done.

I am an Independent who was an undecided voter until today. After watching Obama's ad this week and now two prominent Republican endorsements, I will certainly be voting Obama!

Hey Bill...Obama sold his sole??? Do you mean the one's from his shoes??? Bless his SOUL

Richard A. Spomer, you are a bigot. Shame on you.

Palin, you are a disgraceful bimbo! You have abused you power so you are not credible! Obviously they don't want you back in Alaska

Palin, you are a disgraceful bimbo! You have abused you power so you are not credible! Obviously they don't want you back in Alaska

If Reagan were alive... he would vote for Obama too. I'm a conservative to the core and truly believe that is what he would have done.

Bill:

He sold his "soul," not his "sole."

What, pray tell, do you believe he received in exchange? Perhaps a new pair of shoes?

I am one of those who liked McCain. However, I am highly disappointed in him. He turned out to be fake. He has poor judgment, he chose some body with zero experience, he uses smear tactics, he has no substance. He will also have no substance, if he is elected.

I found Obama to be charismatic, born leader, honost, sincere, and true agent of change. He is the right leader for the USA. He is my choice.

Pat F
You need to get your facts straight You are completely wrong about everything you said. Typical republican gibberish

The key thing here is not that this guy or Powell are big names, but the fact they are REPUBLICANS who are willing to support a DEMOCRAT in this election. This is how elections are won ... by getting people to change their affiliation, even if only regarding this one office. For all we know all of Zakaria's other votes for senate, etc will be Republican. But he wants this Democrat to be the man in charge, and if enough other Republican Americans can be convinced in this direction, the Obama wins.

Pat:

"the most single-handledly responsible person for talking this country into the Iraq war"

Are you insane?

This is just another example why Senator Obama is the right choice. Obama is the right choice for Democrats, Republican, Independents, White, Black, Latino, Native American's and Asians. Senator Obama brings true change.

I just looked at the Obama – McCain tax plan and used their calculators to figure my savings. McCain saved me $180 a year, Obama's plan will ave my family $1000 a year.

I think the decision is clear.

Obama 08

I am a registered Democrat from Illinois, still undecided, BUT, Ayers, Khiladi, etc, don't really bother me, BUT what does bother me is Obama's 20 close relation with Rev. Wright's church which is a hot bed of teachings of Black Supremacy. I feel that is Obama's underlying political agenda. If McCain had been in the KKK or even a white supremacy church for 20 years, there would have been Hell to pay.
Something else that bothers me is that the most hateful responses on these blogs are coming from Democrats.

McCain is a warmonger!He is a divider, and has little knowlege of how the world works, especially the economy. He is an idiot!He is using Cindy's money now. He has none left!

YES WE CANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!

Pat F: You have a very curious way of reading history.

October 31st, 2008 3:15 pm ET
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Obama is the spook full of frikin deceitful acts like ACORN, and Bill Clinton who wants to free little wilily!

He also has many other impostors acting in his behalf also! This is the time to be aware of danger and the spook man!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008!

why not
Obama loves Reagan remember when he was bashing hilalry

Flush Rush. Mr. Duberstein, is a very fine man, and he is very intelligent. GOPers it's over. The GOPers have finally come home.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Obama is the spook full of frikin deceitful acts like ACORN, and Bill Clinton who wants to free little wilily!

He also has many other impostors acting in his behalf also! This is the time to be aware of danger and the spook man!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008!

McCain/Palin 2008!

The headline for Wednesday morning:

Obama the President

or

John the President

I am calling this now.

djbwillthinkforfood.blogspot.com

@Bill: If he sold his "sole", then he's shoeless….your just clueless.

Noble and decent people are looking at the two candidates and saying I'll take the intelligent one. Not the one who has sold his soul to get into the White House. Not the one who picks a VP who looks like she couldn't be the manager of a hair salon, let alone the country.

Obama/Biden 08

It's no wonder that members of the Republican party are endorsing the Obama/Biden ticket; McCain/Palin are running the most hateful and divisive campaign, something that McShame promised to never do. I, along with many other patriotic Americans appreciate the years of service that McCain has given this country; but his selection of Palin and his erratic behavior have demonstrated that he is not the best leader for the future of this country. GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

C'mon into our Big Tent! There's plenty of room. After all, and as Obama himself said, we're neither Red States nor Blue, we're the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

Change is coming.

Obama/Biden '08

But Mccain Has The Endorsement Of Joe The Plumber!

WOW!!!! "Say it aint so Joe". I love it.!!!!
Obama-Biden 2008

Mr Duberstein is another insider that know's McCain and knows that he will drag us through the mud the same way Bush has. So he is not a " TRAITOR " ( trader! ). He is a true American that is really putting country first. Not party first...

He is a very smart man. Obviously much smarter than you. So if anybody is an " idiot " it has to be the person that can't spell the insult their using towards him.

We welcome any and all newcomers to the Democratic party.

Obama/Biden 08'

His vote is worth no more than mine. Big deal

Inspiring to see so many prominent Republicans rejecting the McCain campaign's politics of division and choosing country over party.

They offer a heroic example of what it really means to put "Country First".

Sam Six Pack..you probably already work at a low-wage job ("clean up on aisle 9!")...you should love Obama..he's actually trying to help YOU...

WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS, WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE AT ANY TIME.

ONE LOVE, ONE NATION, OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE!

Thanks Cnn for not posting my comment! As I stated, McCain, lies and is dishonorable .
He is right he has been tested and shown what a dispicable persson he is. Don't forget he cheated on his first wife.
Lieberman made the same statement about him being tested and when he is, he will take everyone down with him!

Another intelligent honest Republican putting 'Country First' by voting Obama.

welcome.........

-V

People – all this is good
But no matter how LONG THE LINES ARE – you have to VOTE!!

YOUNG PEOPLE – PLEASE GO VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden is the future, McCain/Palin are the past, you can step into the future on your own or be kick into the future. But one way or another you will embrace the future. Obama is the President that wil propell us into the future. You can allow yourself to be lied to by McCain/Palin team, or hear the hard truth and have the courage to stand and be accounted for. We must send a message that say's no longer will we allow this type of attitude to take place in America. We need each other now, not division, every man women and child. I pray that Obama is President of the US on Tuesday Nov.4. God Bless everyone.

Ken is another example of a republican with good judgment and shows that Obama is really reaching across the aisle. He is the kind of president that I want to have. Go vote!!!

Obama/ Biden 2008

To Bill. only a man would say that. you don't have to raise the child. you are born with the "OPT Out" clause. Think about it. You will never t know or understand what a woman has to go thru to make that decision. Get pregnant first, before you decide to make a dfecision for me or any other woman...My choise is my choice. Leave my right alone!!!!

Colin Powell's presentations were based upon faulty intelligence information. He did the best that he could do based upon the data that was presented to him by the CIA. The faulty intelligence had been manipulated so that Powell would draw the wrong conclusions, and give Bush the excuse he needed to go into Iraq. Bush and Cheney knew that Powell was well respected, and that his conclusions would not be questioned much at all. Basically, Powell was made into the scapegoat. It was Bush and Cheney who share the responsibility for the war in Iraq.

Smart Guy! Republicans are jumping ship because they realize this campaign is the worst ever in history. At least in the 45 years I've been alive. McCain camp has been dishonest, rude and non mavericky (hahaha).

Ken served on Fannie Mae's board from 1998 to 2007, through both the Raines and Johnson debacles and golden parachutes. (Ken also serves as Boeing's Chair of their Board level Compensation Committee.) The Fannie Mae Chair had this to say of Mr. Duberstein's retirement from the board:

Fannie Mae Chairman Stephen Ashley praised Duberstein for his "valuable strategic counsel, leadership and service."

Yes, the valuable strategic counsel, leadership and service that led to the implosion of the company. Duberstein not only served on the Board, his consulting firm advised Fannie Mae on regulatory matters, netting over $1,000,000 in fees over a three year period.

OH THAT KEN DUBERSTEIN>> NOW I GET IT

A bloody shame the Republican party used to be respectfull but the ultra right wacko's have taken it over. My John mcCain of 2000 no longer exists.

How sad..

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-12 (if you have a lick of common sense)

If you don't have a lick of common sense and don't want to see Obama sitting in the Oval office, then stay home. Don't punish us people with common sense by electing an idiot (Bush's twin) into office.

BARACK YOUR VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trader!.... lol, your ignorance is stunning.
If you don't know how to spell "traitor" you deserve the McCain Palin ticket.

Game. Set. Match. Obama

I do wish Sen. McCain well on his 7 state "Farewell Tour" on Monday. Hope he stays out of my state (IA).
Word of advice: don't take the plumber, we're not falling for it.

It should be obvious to any Republican by now that Obama is what the country needs. Let's face it: the economy is in a recession; steep job cuts are coming in the next 12 months; and 700 billion dollars need to be managed judiciously. A majority of America is now against the war in Iraq (but if not against the War on Terror); the Iraqi Government will not sign a treaty that does not include coalition troops out by 2011. Great Britain got the message long ago.
Obama and the Democrats is what the country needs. Maintaining a check and balance by voting for McCain so as to offset the Senate, would be disastrous. We need legislation to flow quickly, but wisely. Objections would slow the critical need we need. I have faith in Obama and Biden to make the best decisions. Even top Republican officials of past Republican Presidents agree.

It's time for a CHANGE!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

NICE... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome aboard ..

Welcome to the winning party! Big endorsements from Colin to Duberstein, from Al Gore to Clinton. But wait, John McLoser has Joe the Plumber!!!

~Lawrence in Denver

This wonderfull and with an obama win on Tuesday, the republicans can go off into the wilderness for awhile and rethink the goals and ideas of their party going forward. Right now all they represent are hate, greed, racism and religious intolerance. The party has been taken over by the less educated amongst them. It's like a cancer.

A REPUBLICAN WITH INTELLIGENCE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

I guess that the old party is comming to the right side. Bring back the old party and between the two, we can get things done. Throw out Rove, Limbaugh and co.

Other than "Joe the notaPlumber, who was the last person to endorse the McCain/Palin ticket??? Other than Joe Lieberman what Democrate official has endorsed the so called reach across/bipartisan McCain.

These people are speaking up at the risk of Republicans smears and wrath because they truly put Country First.

Pat F: and you are supporting the candidate who started cheerleading for the invasion of Iraq immediately after 911 saying we would be greeted as liberators, falsely claiming there was a link with the attack. Seems a little hypocritical that you are now attacking Colin Powell!! while supporting McCain whose only major decision that approaches being commander in chief was wrong and continues to be wrong.

Where does mcCain stand on Patreaus' opinion that the US should speak with Syria?? My bet is he stands against the man who he constantly praises and stands with the stubborn George Bush. Perhaps a reporter should ask McCain about that issue.

Obama the Uniter!!!

Obama/Biden 2008

Obama wants GOP guys to see the light. He's winning!!!

McCain lies, even the tag "country first" doesn't fit him.

After the united nations speech that Powell tried to convince the world that there were WMD's, when he knew all along that there were none, that the guy I would pattern myself after!! What a bunch of junk. If Powell jumps off a bridge, you go right ahead and take in after him.

It's good to see sensibility winning out. I hope that the fiscal, realistic conservatives win over the mentally ill, irrational make believe reality "conservatives". But I doubt it.

Oh and Bill, it's spelled soul. If you're so very concerned about souls, you should learn how to spell it. Oh and you know Jesus mentioned the rich giving to the poor 100's of times in the bible. How many mentions of abortion did Jesus make? Zero. Hypocrites.

Bill-Obama is so lucky to be alive....

Why do men presume to understand how a woman feels when faced with an unwanted pregnancy-rape, incest, etc???

OBAMA/BIDEN

I'm glad all these black folks have decided to join America and registered to vote. When Obama re-enacts the draft because men and women won't join if he is President and we are at war they will get drafted along with real working americans. I'm sure they'll have to find them since they are giving false addresses to register.

Pat F...I get it.

If Colin Powell would have endorsed McCain, then you, Rush Limbaugh, O'Reilly, etc would be praising him as a great Republican figure....

Since he went with Obama– 'oh, Colin Powell is evil...he took us into the war in Iraq'...etc

You guys only like people who agree with you and who you think are on your side....forget the fact that Colin Powell laid out truly sensible reasons why he's supporting Obama.

we welcome you ken.you believe in your capacity to bring change.
great decision.once again welcome aboard.
yes you can.

So, Hard Core Right-Wingers, did you enjoy your brief stint in the limelight?

I see a huge split coming in the Republican Party. Even if McCain should win (hardly likely at this point) I believe there will be a major battle in this party that will put this election cycle to shame.

The Evangelical Extremists have worn out their welcome with the true Republican party.

............and on November 4th, McCain will concede and endorse Obama.

Interesting how many Reaganites are endorsing Obama. They seem to respect competence over bluster. McCain must have an ulcer the size of Ohio.

This endorsement only goes to prove that Obama is a uniter and can reach across the aisles. This is what's needed in our government to get things accomplished...bipartianship! Not the old way of one party against the other. Our government should be everyone working together to do what we need to do, no matter what party you believe in.

This election has only proven that the old way of doing politics, pitting one party agains the other, is outdated just like most of the old republicans in office. It is time to come together as a nation, whether you are muslim, christian, budhist or aethiest!

MCCain is FINISHED!!

Pat F...
Get a clue...
Powell did not lead us into this war...he did what was asked ( told) of him by Bush and the administration. he was given bad and made up intel and because of his position and standing in the world community it made it seem real, and truthful.
I think you need to review history and get your facts straight...oh yea you must be a repub who believes that facts do not matter...s=just fear, smear and mud...
get a clue and do some research before you spout off the neo-con talking points.

It looks like everyone's deserting the sinking ship and coming aboard the winning ticket.

Welcome aboard.

McCain/Palin? R.I.P.

Obama/Biden '08!!!

McCain tell us what you are going to do instead of smearing your opponent. You are the socialist voting for the biggest bailout in US history! What a loser! Palin is a socialist for giving Alaskans money from big oil companies. You both are hypocrites! You both don't deserve the highest office that you are seeking. Drop to your knees and repent, you so called Christians!

Obama all the way!

The issue of abortion is a personal thing. And when God shall judge all of us, it will not matter what political affiliation we had. Each person will be judged according to his or her deeds. No government can legislate against abortion.
Obama never said he endorsed abortion. The decision and the consequences reside solely on the person who is in it.

Obama is much closer to Reagan's better ideas than divisive McCain ever would be.

Welcome Duberstein and ALL Americans wanting a positive change from the last eight years.

Colin Powell, Duberstein, Warren Buffet...just to name a few did not get where they are in their careers due to ignorance. They are intelligent people and their endorsements are proof , that they can see the benefits the country will have under the leadership of Obama. We need to take this country in a different directions and on November 4th I pray the voters will do the right thing and vote Obama.

A wise man.

we all know obama is the one

This is what happens when one puts country above party.

Obama has really touch the United States in every way possible. He has talked to remarkable people to get their input on situations well thought out and not rushing into anything. I admire this man to the fullest and have the most respect for him, just because he didn't go fight in the war or any of those things doesn't mean that he doesn't know what he needs to do. At least he speaks of what the world need and not focusing on snapping back at McCain and Palin negitive remarks all of the time. He is getting the edorses that he deserve, they are not doing just because they are doing it because they feel that he can bring change into this world. They feel like he can do what he needs to do for all man kind. Things can change for all man kind no matter what others think of you because of who you vote for. Obama want things to change and we have to start somewhere so start with him vote on Nov. 4th for change.

Go Ken, we need a change and even the Republicans are starting to see that.

A good choice..............this Underscores the fact that the last eight years and John McCain are as close to be Reagan Republicans as Ralph Nader. He wants to be involved with CHANGE not Negativity and Divisivness.

it shocks me that the "christian" republicans are so vehemently against the principle of "spreading the wealth around". while I don't believe that is what Obama will be doing, the concept is actually a biblical principle.

God's concept of social justice is that the rich must look out for the poor. It is a commandment of God in the old and new testaments.

Any believer in Jesus Christ who is angry about part of his money being given to the less fortunate is a hypocrite and does not believe in the person and principle of Jesus Christ.

It is time for us to wake up and smell the Obamaian/Bidenamic affect. Change is infecting everyone in one way or another and people can tell when something or somebody is good for the whole.

Obama/Biden is good for this nation and has the ability to build us up again. God bless all of us.

Again, confirms my belief about Obama. I voted for Obama for Presidency and Republican (Cornyn) locally. I cant stand erratic McCain and his despicable tactics – win at any cost (i.e., country last and his POW status first to win election).

Thank you sir.....

Former Sec. of State and prominent McCain supporter Eagleburger said that Palin is "not ready" to be Vice-President.

McCain's response?

"He hasn't met her yet."

It continues to be refreshing to witness this kind of endorsement.
When someone recognizes there is one candidate who can do good for the country as a whole, regardless of political affiliation, they cast their vote accordingly.

He joins a proud company, including Barry Goldwater's granddaughter, Bill Buckley's son, Eisenhower's granddaughter, former Sens. Mac Mathias and Larry Pressler, and a whole host more.

It is hard to find a respectable Republican coming out in support of the McCain ticket these days. The wonder is that McCain is doing as well as he is. Republicans haven't endorsed the Democratic candidate in this way since Goldwater.

I can't wait for Nov. 4th to come...

Folks, get out and VOTE, vote early or on the election day, but make sure you DO VOTE for Obama/Biden ticket!

I am speechless and proud. Lets make sure we all get out there and Vote on November 4, 2008 if we haven't done it already for the one man who is going to bring change to the United States of America and that person will be announced on November 5,2008 as President Barack Obama

This guy also wants to show that he has scruples and integrity, something that has completely disappeared from McCain's campaign this time around. I really felt sorry for the way they treated him in 2000.

It looks and sounds like there are two Republican parties.

Terrific. It shows the power of reach that Obama has from both sides of the aisle. It also shows how fed up Republicans are with their own party.

THE TRICKLE HAS BECOME A STEADY DRIP OVER TO OBAMA!!!

I WILL BE VOTING HERE IN NEW YORK BRIGHT & EARLY FOR OBAMA!!!!

Another great GOP endorsement.

Holy cow, the next thing you know we're going to find out that John McCain is endorsing Barak Obama...

Ken Duberstein,

I strongly believe that Ken Duberstein made the right choice that is best for America! The U.S. is in a big mess yet Sen. McCain's position so far showed that he will plunge this wonderful nation into Atlantic Ocean if he is elected. Sen. McCain is only focusing on people like Joe the "Plumber" and he does not care about other Americans unless they look and talk like Joe.

Interestingly, Sen. McCain talks about wars more than anything else but his records proved that he did not lead a war in his life. If he wants to win wars or initiates, more wars he would have picked a four-star general who really knows how vicious gratuitous wars are. Further, as a student I do not see any clear educational package from Sen. McCain so why should I vote for him when he does not represent my interests?

This just proves that the Republican Party has been hijacked by far-right, power hungry ideologues who have little in common with, and offer little, to the majority of people, including many Republicans!

Obama and sanity in '08!

You mean Colin Powell, the guy who is the most single-handledly responsible person for talking this country into the Iraq war? Who is such a shameful opportunist that he is now abandoning the party that he helped drag through the mud, and is currently busy sucking around for a cabinet post? The Colin Powell who is happy to ride the coattails of the guy running AGAINST the war that he hustled us into with his UN speech? You mean the guy who let reporters rot in prison over the Valerie Plame matter when he knew darn well that it was his own subordinate, Richard Armitige, who "outed" her to Robert Novak, and not Karl Rove?

You mean that Colin Powell? Obama is welcome to him.

Well well well, better late than ever right?

When you compaire Obama's endorsements with McCain's, how can anyone vote for McCain!!?? McCain's biggest endorsement is Joe the Plumber. I sure hope folks aren't that stupid. OBAMA 08

When are Senator McCain, the RNC, Karl Rove, & Rush Limbaugh going to endorse me??? Everyone of McCain's other supporters already have.

Seems that every republican is jumping ship now...
good job

Obama/Biden 08

Trick or Treat.

TO all that support/endorse Obama, Happy Halloween!

Christopher Buckley, Charles Fried...
The best conservative minds are endorsing Obama.

Does anyone really care about this at this late date? What didn't he have anything better to do?

When people from Regan's white house don't back the GOP candidate...that's a bad sign for you McCain.

Time to go cuddle up with your neocon friends...they are all you have left!

Whoa...McCain better wave his white flag. Every heavy weight repub is voting Obama? Something tells me McCain is totally unqualified to be POTUS.

Senator McCain you are no hero, you are in fact a terrorist.

Your campaign advisor & "Transition Chief" William Timmons was a Saddam Hussein lobbyist for 5 years.
You pal around with Gordon Liddy, domestic terrorist.
You are a member of "The Project for a New American Century" – a radical extremist terrorist organization.
Your VP candidate's husband Todd Palin is a domestic terrorist in the Alaskan Independence Party.
You accuse Obama of knowing Rashid Khalidi, yet you yourself have given Rashid Khalidi & the PLO $500,000.00!!! So by your logic, if Obama is a terrorist sympathizer like you claim, then you Senator McCain are a state sponsor of terrorism. You are, by your own twisted logic, a terrorist by your own admittance.
You have met with Chilean Dictator Pinochet, a terrorist.
You're coordinated effort to use FOX NEWS, the Bush Administration, your campaign, Sarah Palin, and The Justice Department to commit voter fraud, voter intimidation, & voter suppression is an act of terrorism.

John McCain you are a disgrace to your uniform, yourself, & this great nation of America.

All the smart Republicans are voting Obama because they know he's the only one with a plan to actually DO anything to fix the mess we're in. McCain doesn't have it and Palin is an egomaniacal ditz.

I hope everyone who is one the fence thinks about why so many prominent Republicans would publically support Obama – clearly, he's the right choice for these times. The world needs to see American come back from the horrible Bush years. GET OUT THE VOTE!

Obama doesn't even have to cross the aisle...THEY CROSS TO HIM.

Can anyone name one serious democrat voting for McCain? Except for the Rotschild bimbo, who got the good idea to disappear from national stage after making a fool of herself (Obama is elistist!) I can't think of anyone else.
It speaks volume.

REGAN REPUBLICANS WILL NOT SUPPORT

THE SLEAZY BUSH-MCBUSH DIVISIVE TACTICS.

Obama loses if you don't vote!

Obama loses if "the line is too long"

Obama loses if you get complacent.

YOUR VOTE, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR COUNTRY. Don't let republican state election laws silence you. They've created these 8 hour long lines because they know if you donate a few hours of your life, America will change.

this republican party has become a party of devils/evils.

Does anyone else feel all these attacks on Pakistan is Bush’s way to help McLiar win?

The list of solid policy people from both major parties who endorse Obama keeps growing.

Obama surrounds himself with great thinkers and doers.
McCain has Joe the Plumber, Ditka and Hank Jr.

The choice seems obvious to me.

Vote Obama

Duberstein said

"Well let's put it this way – I think Colin Powell's decision is in fact the good housekeeping seal of approval on Barack Obama."

McCian said ' We have Joe the plumber with us ... Joe? .. where are you Joe? ... I thought we had Joe with us ... '

yeah .. I go with Mr. Powell as well.

The only reason Ken Duberstein is endorsing Obama is because Colin Powell is black... oh wait.

one by one these republicans are jumping from the sinking GOP ship. On Tuesday I guess the only ones left to drown will be Captain McIdiot and his first mate Bimbo Palin

Where are the other high ranking Republicans with real clout?. Pretending that they don't know Sara Palin? Or admitting that they won't
be an accessory in helping John McCain put the country in the hands
of the most unqualified woman in U. S. history. (Colin Powell)

What's totally sad about this race is that I saw a comment here in the ticker where one reader condemned Barack Obama for the book he was reading... Post American World by "some terrorist" (he could tell by the name, he said)

Of course, that is the most excellent read by Fareed Zakaria – whose GPS is a new CNN Sunday show – an intelligent and informed hour of guests and commentary.

It's just sad that some people are so bigoted and ignorant to think that any "muslim" sounding name somehow makes you (automagically) a terrorist.

It's the mindset that the destructive campaign of John McCain and Sarah Pain has fostered in the United States, setting the American public back 50-60 years politically and socially.

Sad. And sad that a once-respected man has stooped to such a gutter level in a "say anything, do anything" – "end justifies the means" desperation to win.

one by one these republicans are jumping from the sinking GOP ship. On Tuesday I guess the only ones left to drown will be Captain McIdiot and his first mate Bimbi Palin

Welcome, Ken! The amount of support that Obama is receiving from life-long Republicans is truly humbling. Never before has there been such a strong candidate that prominant partisan figures are willing to reach across the aisle to endorse the better candidate.

Obama WILL unite this nation. We all want the same thing. We are all Americans. God bless us all.

Obama/Biden '08 '12

It is truly amazing how many "old school ,better days better party " republicans are supporting obama. what does that say about the direction the christian coaition and the extremist right wing has done to their party.

What will Rush Limbau say about Duberstein's endorsement of Obama? Racial???

If Conservatives want to exist as a party they better follow his example, otherwise we should start thinking of another party to compete with democrats.

wonderful..

Another sign of how far the Republican party has fallen in the era of Rove. To think just a few years ago folks thought he was establishing a permanent majority for the party.

Then came Terri Schiavo, Katrina, and Valerie Plame. No surprise to look at him, but I guess Karl Rove just doesn't have much luck with women.

Come on sensible Republicans there's plenty more room on the Obama train. Give the Republican Party a chance to rebuild itself and find the error of it's ways.

I'm glad to see people who really take the time to look at all Obama's really good policies and traits are backing Obama. Then, again it may be because McCain doesn't think ANYTHING through.

The only way McCain could win is through the manipulations and corruptions of the Republican party....voter suppression, calibrating machines that seem to ALWAYS benefit McCain. There's some strange reason McCain is so suddenly giddy...and it's NOT because he's popular.

We need the truthfulness, dignity, integrity, openness, intelligence of Barack Obama now more than at any other time in our history.

I am glad to see there's still some good, thoughtful Republican politicians and leaders.

I would love to continue seeing uncle Bill Clinton and Hillary long after the dust has settled.
THEY MAKE MY DAY!!!!!!!!

thank you for the suport i hope every american votes democratic lets CHANGE the nonsence thats been going on the last 8 years

every vote counts

I guess this white guy supporting Obama is all about race too huh rush? the ignorence thats prevalent in this country is amazing. And may I add, So what if Obama was a Muslim, My muslim brother in the mariens is protecting your rights so he cant be president because of what he believes, but he can die so you can have something to believe in?

Welcome aboard! Any American with good common sense will never cast their vote for confused McCain and Dizzy Palin. Those two have no clue and Palin is just lost. She has contributed vastly for McCain downfall in this Circus that they called Republican Campaign.

Thank you for planning to use your vote wisely! Let all well meaning Americans get on board!!!!!!!

Ronald Reagan is spinning in his grave....

In the last section it said Obama says in the last days it is going to get nasty, you betcha, Duberstein endorsing Obama, Eagleberger ( a McSenile endorsement)saying Palin is not qualified dog gone it , it is getting nasty for McSenile.VOTE EARLY, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN
cONNIE FROM iNDIANA

Powell is black you idiot. What else did you excpect?
Yeah Obama is a real leader. Funny he has an aunt from the slums for the last past five years. Of course she's not allowed to talk or Obama will have her shipped back to Kenya. She must obey him. I find it odd she has never let anyone know she was kin to him. I know if my nephew was the first mixed man to run for President I would let everyone know. I guess that's why we never hear from any of his relatives they know he's a loser, they know if they say anything negative they'll pay.

McCain/Palin 08

But but but... He's a ___________ [pick the latest smear]....

No more excuses McShame. You're finished.

Vote Obama/Biden.

One By One
Brick By Brick
All the Repubs
are making the switch

OBAMA BIDEN 08

Considering the lopsided amount spent campaigning by the Democrats and Republicans, it is interesting that McCain is doing so well...or Obama is doing so poorly. With ratings in the 40's% to 40's% it shows that there is not a strong preference.

The very small amount that the Libertarian party has spent campaigning, their membership and polling numbers are a huge increase. Maybe next election we'll see republicans and dems go to 30%-30%, then 20%-20% and finally waste away.

Hopefully not before they irreparably damage America...if they haven't already by mortgaging our future...where's America's bailout going to come from...china? Maybe china, when they own all of our banks, will just foreclose on each of us and move their citizens into our houses here...(yes, this is fantasy, but....) it would be the quickest way to the American dream.

Let's see...McCain gets the endorsement of Joe the Plumber and Osama Bin Ladin...Obama gets the endorsement of intelligent Republicans. Yep...that's about right. Get out and vote people.

If you think about it, Who in their right mind would vote for McCain and Palin?

Poor, poor GOP. One minute they want "change" and the "soldiers" are loyal to your "boss"(President) while at the same time the "Lieutanants"(House and Senate GOP) were critical of their own boss. Good combination by the way...and wait a minute, weren't the GOP gonna pay attention to Penn? I tell you what, since the Phillies won the World Series, TRUST ME, that's the last thing you wanna see...

No offense GOP but you guys are VERY, VERY disillusional... you don't even know what you want.

Won't be long now – soon we'll be marching hand-in-hand to our new training-wage jobs.

Oh my God!!! you are not even Black like Powel... now what our radio host will say???? Please think about them first than about your country!!!

Ha ha ha... Welcome Welcome Welcome to OUR team!!!

Atta Boy !

Voted early for Obama/Biden

"People all over the world,
Join Hands.
Start a Love Train,
Love Train."

Davis is dwelling in the same parallel universe Hillary(who I voted for) was living in during the last two months of the primary. All O has to do is hang on to his current states and with him taking VA there is no way to 270 for McCrypt. Take another 'lude and go back to hallucinating.

Here is another poll for you four eyes, the 7-11 poll is 60-40 for Obama.

Stop that giggling, in 2000 the "coffee" poll was within 1 point of the final results and predicted a Bush win and 2004 within 2 and again Bush.

THE HOUSE OF CARDS COMING DOWN.

REAGAN ADVISOR! I rest my case.

Get out and vote for Obama!

Overcome Republican voter supression. This election will be rigged, especially at electronic machines. The higher the turnout, the less of a chance McCain can steal it.

It is interesting that intelligent Republicans (i.e. Powell, Duberstein) are endorsing Obama, while the drug-addled and the maniac crowd (i.e. Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter) are endorsing John McCain.

Wow! An endorsement this late in the game. I feel the same way about your endorsement as I did about Colin Powell's. Way too late! If you're going to endorse someone, do it at a time when it really matters, not 1 weeks before election when 95% of the people have already made up their minds.

I'd love to add a comment as the web page suggests, but every time I do, it either gets stuck in moderation or doesn't even appear.

But, some guys get their comments (the exact same comment) on multiple 'tickers'.

Guess I ought to say McCain sucks! and then my post might make it?

Please please please young people, old people, middle aged people, PLEASE VOTE! The MCCain campaign is counting on low-turnout by youth and black votes to win in their narrow victory strategy. PLEASE vote. Skip school, play sick, do whatever you have to do to vote. Stand in line, bring a book, your iPod, you patience and please let's close the deal for Barack. I am confident in Obama's ground game but we all know that the Republicans are very good at getting the vote out as well. Witness their 72-hr strategy over the past two elections that produced 2 narrow victories. Let's show everyone that we Dems and crossover Republicans (thank you by the way), can turn out too. If young people, black people and others do not turn out in the swings like VA, NC, OH, FL, CO, NV, PA and MO, then we lose. Very simple. Please vote early if you can so that you can help others on election day by giving rides, knocking on doors, making phone calls, etc. Ok, I have go on long enough, but PLEASE PLEASE VOTE! (I would, as an American, tell The GOP members to vote, but they don't need any convincing or prodding). Low turnout= President McCain and soon after that President Palin. :-/ Scare tactics? You Betcha!

A lot of smart Republicans are voting for Obama.

Everyone is realizing that the GOP needs to makeover!! Welcome to the Obama team!!

Good!
OBAMA/BIDEN
VOTE!!!

Do any prominent Dem's back McCain? Just curious...

How amazing and wonderful that so many people from both parties have endorsed Obama. Truly reaching across the aisles!

DANGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Talk about a BLOW swishhhhh can't you here the wind?

Way to go!

If the polls are right, and Barack is elected, I can quit my job.

I can't wait to see all of my countrymen, leading some of the most miserable lives and spending such a meager existence in the lamest country and society in history, have all of their hopes realized by electing the smartest, most intelligent, most eloquent campaigner of all time.

Everyone will get a cell phone, cable and a computer. And if we really work at it, everyone can have a car too so they can realize the freedom to travel this great country that was taken away by those evil Republicans.

McCain's response to this endorsement... Mike Dicka.

Wow, repubs are jumping ship like scared rats! Go Obama Go! There is nothing wrong with being a repentant Republican!

Obama/Biden '08

here we go again!

The sound you are hearing is the wind storm of Republicans moving over to vote for the BEST chance for the USA to move back out of the gutter that it is in.

Drip, drip, drip! I can't wait until November 4. I hope Obama will place some Republicans in his cabinet. It would be a great start. I am a democrat, but we are all Americans and the President's cabinet should represent diversity.

Obama/Biden '08...the only choice for me

i guess there are some smart republicans left. i honor their patriotism and bi-partisanship.

Another Republican putting country first and politics second. Way to go!

Please do your homework then think, and you are rational, you will see that Obama is the better man for the job!

GET RID OF OBAMA BEFORE IT's TOO LATE!

He is a megalomaniac who thinks he is God on Earth!

at this point i think satan and jesus would both endorse obama. Mccain may be able to be president, but I think all of "joes" just don't TRUST palin. I already shaved my head bald because I was sick of pulling my hair out whenever i heard her annoying voice!

You can't say this one is based on race!

Thank you, Mr. Duberstein.

YES. Another Republican sees the writing on the wall.

VOTE EARLY and encourage and demand others to do so as well. We cannot let the GOP pull a hat trick with 3 stolen election come Tuesday night!!!

Now it sounds like Senator Obama is the one who can cross the floor and work with all Party's! Also, they will cross the floor to work with him.

Intelligent and Diplomacy, sounds like Presidential stuff to us!

just another turncoat that fell for the "good speeches" of the false prophet. sickening. nauseating.

Nice to see the Republicans rallying for the Obama-Biden ticket!

Smart guy. Reagan's Chief of Staff, eh?

Welsom aboard thanks for Obama vote. I am glad that you see a man that can shape this country back to a place of peace.

Well done Mr. Ken Duberstein!

Yes this nation needs new leadership and new direction.
That can be only happen if we elect OBAMA

GOD BLESS THE USA !

This is what is going to happens in the united states of obama. Reporters cast away , tv stations order to turn off, web pages remove. we might have only one tv channel the obama channel.? His past actions let me believe that this country is going to be turn to a socialist system against our will.

"and the hits just keep on coming!"

I may have disagreed with Reagan's policies, but at least he knew how to run a winning campaign with grace and dignity.

This election will be a final repudiation of the Rovian slash and burn politics. McCain should never have hired Steve Schmidt.

Better and Better! So much for the Reagan Revolution...We already know how well Voodoo Ecomonics works...

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OTHERWISE....

do NOT complain!

Hurray! Go Obama all the way!

What a joke for John McCain to be on SNL. He and Sarah should be clowns for circus instead of running the government. We don't want these clowns in White House.

John McCain & Sarah Palin are not trustworthy just like President Bush & Vice President Cheney.

THANK YOU! Mr. Duberstein! THANK YOU! Its amazing the number of people who are REPUBLICAN crossing over to Sen. Obama! My own husband, who is a TRUE Independent voted for Sen. Obama ...........but for the Republican governor of our state! Our governor is a very good man, even though he is Republican!

We have friends who are life-long Republicans, voting for OBAMA!
We know a lady 77 years old, who is voting for the FIRST TIME! She has cast her vote..........for OBAMA!

Here is what the Republicans DO NOT GET:

We are SICK & TIRED, of the VILE politics! We are sick and tired of our Nation going BANKRUPT!

We want our Nation to be that shinning city on a hill, that it CAN be!
Where JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND UNITY REIGN!

We are SICK & TIRED, of the politics of hate. lies, division and fear!

THANK YOU AMERICA FOR REJECTING THE VILE POLITICS OF THE REPUBLICANS!

GOD BLESS YOU! AND GOD BLESS THE....UNITED.......STATES!!!

Let's put this into the news cycle...maybe the Regan Democrats will pay attention!

SEE THE REPUBLICANS ARE LEAVING THEIR OWN PARTY!!! BECAUSE THEY ARE RUTHLESS AND VICIOUS POLITICIANS! THEY DONT CARE ABOUT AMERICA! ONLY THEMSELVES! AND THE PARTY IS SEEING THIS!!!!!

hey Palin !! I sappose you still think your like Reagan! Even thow his advisor is backing obama, You and Mccain are truly lost!!!!

Who?

Love it! McCain keeps talking about Reagan and what a great president he was as Reagan's advisors endorse Obama.

GREAT DECISION, WE WELCOME YOU

Thank you Mr Ken Duberstein. Another republican showing intelligence and common sense.

YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

Welcome aboard Ken!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

This is a kick in the groind for McCain. There are more republicans for Obam than there are democrats voting for McCain.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Way to go! Now get everyone on the bandstand. We cannot let McCain win this. Work on Missouri. That is too close for comfort! Obama/Biden08

Idiot!!!!!

If Reagan was alive today he would vote for OBAMA.

And the walls keep tumblin' down! Come on over! The water's fine!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

God please let there be more to come. We are headed in the good direction. Lord help. Let there be more even if they didn't have to say it out loud.

Obama: "A woman shouldn't have to suffer the rest of her life for a mistake she made when she was young."

Mr. Obama, then you are lucky to be here today. You do not understand the value of a human life, your mother did.
What happened, you sold your sole….

You have sealed my vote for McCain.

I hope Rush Limbaugh will comment on that...

It looks as if the republicans are getting smarter or just scared to go down with the sinking ship! Vote Obama/Biden!

We've got those Republicans on the run!

Just look at them scurry away like rats with all their obscene wealth in their greedy little paws!

We don’t need their lousy demeaning jobs. We will soon live in dignity – off tax refunds.

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