(CNN) - Sen. Barack Obama told CNN Friday that turning around the economy and energy independence are his top priorities for 2009 if elected president.
In an interview with Wolf Blitzer in Des Moines, Iowa, Obama was asked to name his top priority from a list of issues, including taxes, health care, education, energy policy and immigration.
"[The] top priority may not be any of those five. It may be continuing to stabilize the financial system. We don't know yet what's gonna happen in January," he said. "None of this can be accomplished if we continue to see a potential meltdown in the banking system and financial system. So that's priority number one - making sure the plumbing works."
Obama said priority number 2 is energy independence:
"We have to seize this moment because it's not just an energy independence issue, it's also a national security issue and it's a jobs issue. We can create five million new green energy jobs ..."
You can watch the full interview on ‘The Situation Room’ at 6 p.m. ET.
Priority number 3: Healthcare reform.
Priority number 4: "Making sure we have tax cuts for the middle class as part of a broader tax reform effort."
Obama later expanded his discussion on how tax cuts relate to a bigger economic plan.
"The tax cut that I talked about may be part of my priority number one because I think that’s going to be part of stabilizing the economy as a whole," he said.
"I think we’re going to need a second stimulus. Part of my commitment is to make sure that the stimulus includes a tax cut for 95 percent of working Americans. It may be the first bill I introduce."
Priority number 5: Reforming the education system.
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Looking forward to that interview!!
YES WE CAN!!
PLease fellow citizens elect Obama. McCain and Palin are the scariest halloween decorations of all time.
WE LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU! WHAT A MAN!!!
That is my President right there!
"Obamas Top Priority For 2009"
Get Impeached For Corruption!
Smart guy. Without our economy back on its feet, you can kiss goodbye all other things including our military and security.
Energy independence – Means a whole lot of new jobs – leading to more tax revenue for uncle sam – more money to do a whole lot of other stuff he has promised.
Shows he has his priorities right. Smart guy he sure is.
But remember to vote for the mart one.
I fact the money will never go to the less than better off. It will just go to a slush fund that they will put in the hands of his bully buddys Acorn. There is no way to do what he wants. We as Americans give and run so many places that use donations. We have groups that do good work and This man is only out to control the country . We have a system the is a set check and balance . We dont need Big Brother doing it for us. The democrats have had the house for 2 years that is when the bottom started to fall out. He has too many unanswered questions for me. I do know you dont raise taxes when you have a weak dollar. You cut both taxes and spending. This will give you the buying power so goods are bought so the retailer pays taxes the wholesalers pays taxes the both make more money and hire more so it grows the economy. So think is it better to raise or lower. I was taught you work hard you save you grow. There are no free rides and the US Gov is not a cash cow.
I'll be watching!
John McCain is one scary individual.
I hope #6 is the environment...Bush has been a disaster on that...but I couldn't agree more on his Top 5.
You know, it feels good to have confidence that the President (elect) actually knows what he's doing and is on the right path...for a change.
Spend, spend, spend...
You have the judgement Obama so we trust you will do what is right when prioritizing. It will be a bad situation that you inherit but you will do right with the great team around you.
Now ALL the nay sayers of Obama that he is all talk, can rest! He has repeated time and again his plans; now he has also outlined his priorities.
Whether one agrees or not with his plans and priorities, at least he has outlined them. That is helluva lot more than what McCain has done.
hopefully one of those priorities is fixing the way voting is done, i'm tired of every election having doubts about who's votes will not be counted.
Be careful Wolf!! Ask only questions that Obama told you to ask. You know what happens when you ask him a real question. You'll be put off the plane with the other reporters and the Obama squad will start their investigation at once. I guess you people on CNN missed the news reports where Obama has thrown off three major newspapers from his plane?
He's so smart it's refreshing.
We need to elect somebody with a steady hand to fix the economy and the country which is going in the wrong direction by all accounts. We need to send a clear message to the repubs that we are going to take it any more.
Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.
Education, education, education is much needed in America today more than ever!
you need to get rid of campbell brown, shes obnoxious.
McCain is too old to be president!
I'm a republican, and have great respect for the man, but i do think his age is a valid issue.
Especially because his running mate Palin terrifies me! If she becomes president the USA would fall apart! And Americas already poor global reputation will be shattered!!
Imagine Sarah Palin dealing with the Iraq war….. the economic crisis she knows nothing about….. What if USA is attacked again while she is in charge. That is Scary!
Palin is a risk i'm not willing to make!!
Whatever, you fool. You will take your marching orders and do whatever your buddies at the CFR and the Bilderberg conferences tell you to do. I'm not one of the sheep that actually think anyone from the scam two party system is capable of governing on their own.
Vote smart , Vote Obama , the man is the right person at the right time.
Go Obama !
I'm sure we will all love marching hand-in-hand to our new training-wage jobs.
I like those priorities, Barack.! Seems like a candidate that has a VISION of what American can and will be!
What about balancing the budget? Dumbing down those expectations already?? Once again Obama proves himself a liar..
I love your priorities Barack!!! Well thought out and makes a lot of sense. None of this can be done without stabilization of the economy and we can't keep depending on China for money for energy!
Obama/Biden 08 & 12! 5 more days til the finish!
im glad our next president has priorities and plans. mccain has attacks on obama's priorities and plans.........
It is so refreshing to have such a brilliant individual like Senator Obama as our next President, along with a capable Vice President, Senator Biden.
I'm so excited for the future. I can't wait. And if Obama puts out a call for mechanical/electrical engineers or for military vets who want to get into teaching, I'll answer.
I love a man who thinks long-term and has his priorities in order.
You forgot to say your number one priority is taxing those that do and giving it to those that don't.
Spread the wealth remember? How can you forget so fast!
Senator, We are behind you.
We know it's not going to happen in 100 days. Not in a year, not in one term, probably. All we expect is an honest attempt at working towards those goals.
Keep the congress in line.
Keep us safe.
Weed out corruption regardless of party.
Keep our place in the world rising. Get us back to where we were 8 years ago.
We are willing to work hard. We are willing to sacrifice.
We are ready for change.
We stand with you.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!
Excellent answer. But if there is a stimulus plan – consider a requirement that any "checks" are spent on American small businesses, "made in America", etc. Fix your car, hire someone to repair your house, tutor your kid, buy a product made/mined/drilled/dug/etc. in our country. Get people to spend these dollars on US business and industry so the wealth truly does spread WITHIN. Maybe the next check is only worth 50% of face value if spent at Walmart on electronics...
At least he *has* priorities outside of just getting himself elected, unlike John McCain who has sacrificed his integrity, his morals, and his soul to the RNC just to get into office so he can spit on his fathers grave. McCain is no different in Bush in that aspect – he HAS to one up his father.
Looking forward to the election results on Tuesday that will put this man in the White House.
Barack Obama just keeps on proving why he should be the next President – he is eloquent, intelligent, knowledgeable, well-spoken, and his temperament is that of a leader. All the negative and hateful slurs that the McCain has thrown at him have divided this nation. They are willing to lie and mislead the American people in order to get elected. I don't want a President of that character, and I certainly don't want Palin anywhere near the White House with her right wingnut mentality and lack of understanding of foreign policy.
"[The] top priority may not be any of those five. It may be continuing to stabilize the financial system. We don't know yet what's gonna happen in January," he said. "None of this can be accomplished if we continue to see a potential meltdown in the banking system and financial system. So that's priority number one — making sure the plumbing works."
So there you go, pundits and independents who've complained that Obama hasn't acknowledged the difficulty that the financial crisis poses for anyone trying to establish meaningful energy and economic reforms.
Yes, Obama does know that there is a problem with the economy, and he does know that fixing it is job one, but he also has a plan for after this crisis ends.
It took a democrat to clean up after the first Bush mess,,, here we go again! Yes We Can!
PEOPLE OF AMERICIA i my self am tired of the war bush didint go for binladan he was more into his oil stock earyer this year mc.cain said he didint care if it took one hundred years he would keep going on it IF thats what they want its going to put america broke countrys such as china are being given our jobs WHY? because bush borrowed money from them dont put grandpaw bush behind george
CHANGE vote for brak obamia thank you
Make sure you go out and VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Better yet, volunteer to help Get Out The Vote !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 please keep your dignity, drop out of the race, and endorse your friend & colleague Barack Obama as President and let's all move forward from here together.
Jobs!! baby!! jobs!!. That's the best way to rebuild this economy. But we must vote first. Please go and vote if you haven't yet done so.
He Has My Vote And I Will Be Pleased He He Can Do Any Of Those Five Things! He He Does He Will Surely Have My Vote Again In Four Years!
This is why I will vote for Mr Obama..He has a clear view of what this
country needs..Central Pa turning Blue !!!!!
Good for Obama for thinking of financial crisis first instead of spending money this nation does not have right away.
I can't wait to watch our country become a great place to live and work again. Being the leader of the free world!
VOTE PEOPLE!!! Our country is depending on it.
Obama 2008/2012
can't wait to see you in the Oval Office, Mr. President...we hope you would keep your promises....
Thoughtful, brilliant and presidential. YES WE CAN!!!
Lets finish storing America.
OBAMA 08!!!
To quote someone else, these priorities sound like Obama IS putting
"country first!"
stimulus package! arrrrhh..can't wait to see that check in my mail. hurry up obama. i need money for groceries
I really think an Obama presidency will allow white people to honestly be critical of a black man, in a mixed audience, based on how he performs as president without the false stigma of being considered a racist. This has always been awkward for me before, it seems OK now.
I know I will feel quite liberated.
Man, I *cannot* wait until this man is president.
OBAMA-BIDEN ALL THE WAY!! LETS DO IT AMERICA, FOR OUR CHILDREN, FOR OUR COUNTRY, NO MORE MCCAIN AND PALIN SLEESE BAG POLITICS!
All you're going to do is raise taxes and flush this country down the toilet.
You're a liar and I pray everyday that you end up in Forest Lawn very soon.
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.
Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08
Its weird having a presidential candidate that is smart.
You know, having an intelligent president might just be crazy enough to work!!!!
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.
I hope he pushes for universal voter registration and uniform federal voting procedures...not to mention campaign finance reform. Our democracy is broken primarily because the systems required to make it work are broken.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN – We have a big SURPRISE for the obama gang – we're called the 18 MILLION Hillary supporters – we did NOT unite, support and will NOT vote for obama. We have been quietly watching & waiting for our turn – and the day is near.
VOTE Smart: McCain/Palin – we can TRUST them
A man who is obviously ready to lead!!! A man equal to the challenge!!! A man who plans ahead!!! The right guy for America in the 21st Century!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN!!
Can't wait to celebrate his victory Tuesday night. I predict an early landslide victory- they'll definitely call it before midnight!!
I have all my fingers and toes crossed and pray every day that Obama and Biden are victorious on Nov. 4 to take this country forward! I have every trust in Obama to know the right priorities and who has gathered the best teams of advisers to date!
You know he's got to "Pimp Out" the Presidential Limo
This is one of the most common questioned asked in US presidential politics, but I personally don't like this question at all. Because:
1. You cannot get anything but a politican answer – even though Obama did a much better job than most others would have done because he answered the question by bringing up new issues and generalizing it to connect them together.
2. The question is simply not fair to anyone running for office because if the candindate says that s/he would like to do all of the above, then it looks like s/he is not answering the question. If they pick one or the other, then they lose also with people who thought that the other issues should be his/her priorities.
Let's retire this question. Great job though Sen. Obama...
He will need to work on the economy and to help people who will or have faced foreclosure. Ensure how the bailout will help the people who need it and NOT the CEO's.
He will surround himself with some of the best minds around for counsel and guidance, and be sucessful. This will take some time, but in the end it will be ok.
it's the economy stupid, as Barack has stated.
Take that Mc-Insane
Totally agree... Very smart guy..! For GOOD JUDGMENT AND EXPERIENCE VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!
Im going to do this.. im going to do that......Tell us how you are going to do anything without raising taxes. I am sick and tired of both guys.
but this guy is just an actor , nothing more.
Outstanding...Yes I agree with his take. Economy has to be the #1 focus with energy independence a close second.
It looks like Obama got his prioties straight!!!!!!!
Bull!
It is time for Americans to come together and get this country back on track, Repubs, Dems, Ind. alike. One Nation Under God............!
I just donated again!!! This election Barack's!!!
Lawdy!!!!! A THINKING President....I don't know if I can get use to that after having the village idiot for 8 years. Ya'all get out there and vote..Ya Hear!
Truly presidential. Really up to the task. Always looking forward and setting great goals for the American people. Obama – best man for the job.
Obama/Biden 08.
Voters Open your eyes and see the truth..It is time for a Demorcrat to be back in the Oval Office Please vote Obama/Biden 08
in case you are scared of Obama and think that all those crazy Demorcrats are going to ruin the USA forever, you might want to read some History. Bush and the Republican majority are to blame for this terrible crisis we are in. Not the Demorcrats. I challeng you to look up "Americas homeowenership challenge" and "the american dream downpayment act" both Bush Ideas, both signed by Bush, How come Mccain has said nothing abou this..Read it, its not propaganda its true! I know Dems are not perfect but at least they think that anyone that is incontroll of the tax payers money should be watched and held accountable for there actions, To deregulate is to allow crooks to rob the american people, and lie and call it the American dream! Bunk, how come all of us dont have 7 houses and loads of $$ in the bank, Oh I guess the American dream is only good enough for the Rich!
good
Well-said....like the TRUE leader that you are, Senator Obama!!
Obama/Biden (2008-12)
Senator Obama top priority is to ask God the knowledge and wisdom to lead this country. Once, he is engaged to the true and living God, then God, the true and living God will take care everything.
See the life of the great Bible characters: David was a shepherd boy and he became a king of Israel. His son Solomon succeded him and he asked God to give him wisdom and knowledge and God gave him so much that his wealth and fame was known all over the world. There are may more... I would suggest search the Scriptures and you will find godly men who trusted God.
This guy is such a schmuck. Take a look at the "net pay" on your paycheck and then look at it again in one year if he gets elected. I'll go ahead and ask the question for you now: "What happened to the tax cut he promised?"
Everything he says is contrary to everything he has done in the past. I've got some ocean-front property I need to sell to you dems.
I believe he'll actually do this things. I look forward to the changes coming.
That's awesome..Exactly that's what we need. I strongly believe that Obama will lead this nation very strong, very effective and make americans very proud. I don't know what the other side of this election has on his mind.
I thought giving Bill Ayers and Jerimiah Wright cabinet positions would be in the top 5.
Goodbye United States of America
Hello Disunited States of Hatred and Socialism
We need everyone to vote!! If you can, vote early.
Too bad for you liberals believing That One is The One instead bought a load of snake oil, even one of the fellow Obamabot worshippers aka CNBC is now saying Obama's plans will lead to high inflation by the end of 2009, and what are you going to say when not only inflation is roaring back thanks to That One but oil is at $200 a barrel and gas costs you $6 a gallon? You idiots fell for his empty rhetoric hook, line and sinker and I hope all your jobs are sent overseas hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Sounds kind of EXPENSIVE to me... how are you going to do this by increasing the taxes on only those making more than $250K?
I mean $200K.
I mean $150K.
Geez... this is the Obama Limbo... How low can you go?
A prudent, careful set of priorities and the recognition that things change very quickly.
Hope you are able to come to AZ, Senator Obama, we will do our best to turn us blue!
That should turn McCain green!
Just imagine if W had made a different choice six long years ago.A choice to fight terrorism by putting energy independence on the front burner like Obama wants too instead of starting a war.Imagine
His comment that the next few days will get nasty........I laughed. This has been the most nagative campaign ever, from both candidates.
What a shame.
A Democrat
I doubt anyone about to enter the White House in 2009 will be able to answer this question accurately since, like the stock market, the situation changes by the minute and we do not know what the full extent of the fallout is going to be. Sen. Obama gave the right answer, it would be any one of the five offered in Blitzer's question or none of them at all. It's time the media got its head around the problems we are facing.
Oh please, Obama's top priority is making it into the history books and lining his own pockets.
Obama is a leader with a good vision and he is the only hope this country have at this time.
Here comes the greatest thing since Lincoln.........
Before a whole bunch of negative thoughts and comments are posted here I just want to say- LET THE HEALING BEGIN!
It's pretty obvious Obama is going to win. Please Mr. President bring us all back together as a country again. God bless and good luck.
After all, we are all Americans. Let's get this country rolling again!!
Ok – now its your turn McCain – just go ahead and copy Obama. Obama is a leader and it shows – thoughtful & serious, doesn't waste time looking in garbage dumps for something to throw at an opposite view.
Please I want to see this guy show us what he has – I know he can do it and do it with style – his team is ready to work with him – look at what happened with McCain and his group – looked like a circus on the ship of fools! – Joe the Plumber was a ploy and they used him up! He has no future in politics – stick to getting your plumbing license and move on please.
OBAMA/BIDEN
Everytime I watch Obama the one thing I always notice is how inspirational he is – definiitely a once in a lifetime person, and so right for what America is going through at this moment. I can only imagine what other countries around the world would give to have someone as motivational and inspiring as he is as their leader. After Kennedy and Malcolm X don't lose another one America. Change history, become great again...vote Obama in.
McCain's days are numbered, a 72 year old joke of America.3days to go, Go Obama.
Great Ideas Barack. Hang in there until Tuesday and you will be President Elect Obama.
I think democrats should push a hard an Octuber surprise for republicans cause everybody is expecting a surprise all the way around.
Let's getter done!!
dont know who you folks are polling here in az , but we wont be voting for bho
One more thing, I am tired of the Demorcrat party labled "baby killer's" good grief do republican's not know any facts at all. On Roe v. Wade it was voted 7-2 for it, of the 7 judges that voted for it 5 of them were Republicans and of the 2 that voted against 1 was a demorcrat..and again in 1993 the Republican majority upheld roe v. wade....So please know your facts! check it out for yourslef, educate yourslef and quit being an ignorant tool for the Republican party!
Goodbye United States of America
Hello Disunited States of Partinanship, Bitterness and Socialism
Business will leave, jobs will leave and our way of life will be lost as our freedoms will be systematically taken away from us by the new constitutions to be written to resemble Marxism more than Capitalism.
Those that don't agree with the new Messiah will be punished, as was the case today to the Washington Times as they were asked to no longer welcomed on Obama's plane, since their paper endorsed the patriot McCain.
Fairness doctrine, union secret ballot vote, taxes on productive businesses going up, our international security being weaken as the spineless one will be reducing the military, we are about to take ourselves back to the Jimmy Carter years, God help us.
McCain Palin and Hillary supporters 2008
Another thoughtful, concise and logical response from our next President.
He has shown us who he is over the past 21 months. At every opportunity to become a part of the mudslinging, Barack Obama has taken the high road. I believe this is how he will run our country and I am ready to be a part of something bigger and better.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08
They key to Obama helping to repair the country is to
a. Respect the Constitution and the rule of law.
b. Exercise some fiscal responsibility
c. End the fiasco of our Iraqi adventure
d. Show some respect for world opinion
e. Practice honesty, openness and competent governing practices.
If Obama can do all five, we will correct much of the malpractices of the Bush years.
I don't care how much the polls and media try to say that McCain is on Obama's heels. Obama's going to win because God is going to make it happen. He's the ideal president that we all need now more than ever and he will address and help clean up the mess that Bush and Co. has caused for the past 8 years.
For the first time in years, I would finally be proud to say that I'm an American once Obama leads this country in the right direction.
Obama/Biden 08/12
So Presidential .... never erratic. Obama/Biden 08
luvz it
Obama is incapable of being a straight talker with America, because he has too many big wigs financiered in his back pocket! The Mafia is someone that will be going to pick him off if he gets elected which won’t happen!
President Barack H. Obama will be among the finest presidents ever elected to serve the United States of America. If America can produce a Barack Obama presidency, then America has lived up to all that is American in this world. Go USA! USA! USA! Here in Canada, we love the USA!
Looking like a Leader-in-Chief. Exactly who we need to lead us out of the ashes of republic culture of corruption.
Obama got my vote – 6 Robocalls in one day from the McCain campaign helped me make up my mind. There worse then the telemarketers.
I can only see John McCain coming back with one of his jokes: "Well I'd tell Senator Obama, who better to fix the plumbing than Joe the Plumber?"
Pathetic old man.
So Presidential .... never erratic. Obama/Biden 08
Tuesday could not come any sooner. I sent in my ballot. I'm amazed by how much time is wasted voting at the polls. If I were President, I make it a law for all to send absentee ballots. The second thing I would change is the college BCS football format to a playoff format. Hahaha. What would you do if you were POTUS??
First of all, he has not yet been elected. Oh, that's right, you the media has elected him about 8 months ago. So this is what we can expect from the media. America has finally got to the point that the media tells us before hand what is going to happen. This is one sad state of affairs that we have come to this point.
I cannot wait to help elect Barack Obama the next President of the United States. His character and personality is outstanding. This man will lead us in a new direction. I predict that his election will be just as good as President Clinton's. Let's get Barack elected!!!!!
With CNN saying the election is all but over...it is just going to add to the outrage and disbelief of the Left when McCain wins the election. They will all be thinking that it is a "fix". because CNN and others had them convinced with these phoney poll numbers. The problem in relying on these phoney numbers, is that if the strategy doesn't work, there will be consequences. And who's going to take responsibility for those ??
You Da Man!
Let's not get ahead of ourselves... But Obama's priorities for 2009 are SO MUCH MORE what this nation needs compared with the McCain/Palin/Bush policies.
Did you just hear that Sarah Palin is accusing "the media" of limiting her First Amendment rights?? Because the media (and the voters!) are saying she's been running a negative campaigning. YIKES!!
Questions remain about John McCain: What are the facts about his ties to G. Gordon Liddy, the convicted Watergate criminal AND domestic terrorist. And he has more close ties to the Palestinian representative that McCain/Palin has taken Obama to task for. Can the hypocrisy be any worse than these two??
Truly a dishonorable campaign.
I just love him.
How refreshing,
A focus on the American Worker, not lip service, not BS.
McCain puts no effort into keeping jobs here. Obama does, with a carrot and stick approach. The carrot being tax cuts, the stick (I hope) will be the removal of trade protections with China and others.
Buy American Quality products.
BO08
I sincerely hope as an independent who got onboard the Obama train several stops back, still gets to the healthcare reform stop that brought me off of the fence to begin with. To that end, I hope he offers Sen. Clinton the cabinet post of Health and Human Services.
I just have to say I really like Senator Obama, I've liked him from the days he was running against Hillary Clinton. For me personally, he embodies everything I would want a President to embody. I remember voting for Bill Clinton & feeling that same feeling, he's realistic while at the same time idealistic. Not a bad thing, it works for me! I believe we the people of the United States should be proud that we hopefully will be nominating what is considered a minority in this country. For all that I am sure others will feel differently, for me – well, I just feel proud that we have all pulled together to hopefully elect him. White, black, asian, it doesn't matter – Catholic, Protestant, Jew, it doesn't matter, what matters is having someone in the white house who believes it really is about "we the people"!
....in other news, McCain has stated that he will initiate a full investigation at the start of '09 into what went wrong in this campaign and who it was that whispered in his ear, "pick Palin, it's a sure thing man!"
Before the right-wingers out there start rambling about Obama's tax cuts as welfare handouts, read Obama's words carefully:
"Part of my commitment is to make sure that the stimulus includes a tax cut for 95 percent of working Americans."
The key word is WORKING.
We are with you Captain...uh... President Obama....
Thats OUR President....BARACK OBAMA.... HE is READY ON DAY ONE to take charge and lead us to a better future. Only a fool would vote for four more years of the same old thing with McCain/Bush.
VOTE. VOTE. VOTE. VOTE. THE FAT LADY AIN'T SANG YET!!! VOTE...
SHE'S TUNE'N UP BUT THE VOTING HAS TO BE DONE FOLKS.....
VOTE OBAMA / BIDEN VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN VOTE OBAMA/ BIDEN
LETS GET OUR COUNTRY BACK TOGEATHER......................VOTE..
I like the sound.
Its up to all of us to make it deliverable.
Vote VOte VOTE!
We're all going to have to work for this. No sitting Idly by hoping others will take care of us. Do your part.
This man IS ready to be president.
- Why are Sen. McCain and his team using Joe the Plumber the Fraud to insinuate that "Obama's Presidency will mean the death of Israel"?
- Why has Sen. McCain not allowed Sarah Palin as promised alone to do interview with LKL, if she is qualified to be a VP of USA?
- Why is Sarah Palin’s windfall tax distribution to Alaskans not wealth distribution and “socialism”?
- Why are those checks from Bush Administration last May not wealth distribution and “socialism”?
Sarah Palin is a Fraud and must bet stopped before she messes up USA and the world!
You are so right mr. Obama. I hope you can bring about the Change that we need in America.
YES WE WILL!
OBAMA/BIDEN -08!
California is bankrupt and the Governor of California is speaking for McCain?? Oh that is rich!!! Well, you know what they say, "Birds of a feather flock together".
Wolf, this is great stuff. Keep up the freat work...CNN rocks. Obama Bieden to the finish line...they have America in clear perspective, and will bring us the leadership Americans need to reestablish our confidence in an honest, hard working government. And, to show the world our true colors. Felipe, California
I person who is thinking and planning ahead for the USA -most Presidential. Not like the other guy who is desperately trying every nasty trick to avoid losing and is talking more about OBAMA than about his plans for the country.
Obama,The world is looking forwerd to see you as President
Obama is the leader we need right now. McCain would have been a better choice in 2000, but Obama is the better choice now.
That's just what we need. A president who THINKS, REASONS, AND HAS JUDGEMENT AND FORESIGHT!!!
Obama/Biden 08
Thats Great Obama, Lets try also to bring our troops home as well, very soon.
I like that Obama seems to have a much broader view than the other canidate appears to have.
I would prioritize the same way ... Financial and housing market need to be fixed first .... prosperity will follow soon, including improvement in employment.
it will be a new era of better government and peace.
Priority No 6:
Get a plumbing licence for Joe, the NOT plumber.
Priority No 7:
Teach Palin to pronounce Nuclear, not New Killer.
One thing that has become clear during the campaign is that Obama clearly understands that major issues facing the country cannot be viewed in isolation but rather are interrelated thus making him more cognizant of the danger of unintended consequenses resulting from actons taken to address a particular issue. While I respect John McCain's devotion to serving our country I've reached the conclusion that Obama is better suited to LEAD the country. And important distinction to keep in mind is that the president leads, rather than runs, the country and I have greater faith in Obama's ability to motivate people to make the sacrafices that will be required inthe coming years.
Sounds kind of EXPENSIVE to me… how are you going to do this by increasing the taxes on only those making more than $250K?
I mean $200K.
I mean $150K.
Geez… this is the Obama Limbo… How low can you go?
I like those priorities. Sensible. What again are McCain's? Oh that's right, he hasn't thought about that yet.
Obama/Biden '08
Having voted for Sen. Obama, I trust that he will do his best. No one is prefect, no one can do it ALL. Just being rid of the Bush Regime will be enough for me!
Republican Legacy:
Over $10 Trillion in national debt
Over $490 BILLION DEFICIT in 2009
Iraq WAR
$10 BILLION a month being spent in Iraq
Over 760,000 jobs lost in 2008
10,000 Americans losing their homes........daily.
4400 Soldiers dead, many more maimed!
An Economic disaster
THANK REPUBLICANS!
Headline:
"Obama Lays Plans to Kill Expectations After Election Victory"
lolol....he's backpedaling already. You dems are so gullible.....lol
What a plan!! it could not be better!!!! this is what I call "priorities"
Go Obama/Biden
In related news, cart seen before horse in Chicago, bystanders describe this as rather odd, but accept the fact.
Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?
These are the right steps to move this country forward. I believe Obama is ready to lead this country back to respectability. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
McCain:
Priority Number 1: Tax Cuts for Oil Companies!
Priority Number 2: ???
Priority Number 3: Profit!
Priority Number 4: Give the country to Palin.
He's our only choice this time. Any hope for this country and any kind of recovery from the Bush-8 years rests on his shoulders.
He has excellent advisors, and he listens. The other guy just goes ramming his way around like a bull in a china shop.
Please, people, think before you vote for the wrong reasons.
Obama/Biden – Constitutional Rights, World reputation restored, and on and on.
Obama economics are sound. If you don't support the bottom and the middle, the top will fall. It's not about handouts, it's about having a level playing field.
I really hope he wins this, it is so nice to hear someone actually thinking about what they can do to improve the country instead of trying to accuse every person wit a funny name of being a terrorist.
Sounds right to me!
YOU GO BARACK!!!!
Cheers!
I lift my mug to that!!!
CNN: you need to stop calling the accusations against ACORN "voter fraud." They have been accused of voter REGISTRATION fraud. There is an enormous difference. Only an individual can commit or be accused of voter fraud.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012
Did he mention "sharing the wealth" ?
He's made a PROMISE!
I WANT MY PIECE OF THE ACTION! Can i just find a big house and take what it want? Sort of like what they did when Lennon took over Russia....
McCain hasn't identified the priorites of his campaign and it's almost over. It changes from day to day.
I checked out John McCain's website yesterday in the hopes I could find some sort of plan, but I couldn't. Just saying what he'll "try and do" not how or when. It was also 2/3 on attacking Barack Obama's plan. Guess I was right when I voted for BO.
Barack-
You rock. But please be careful how you tread the path in congress, if it does not get the filibuster-proof majority. Convincing the rhetorical republicans can be quite a daunting task. Extreme right-wing conservatives are another story.
Obama will hit the ground running. He already has such huge enthusiasm working for him we can make anything happen. Excellent!
L
I sure hope all these promises are not another pie in the sky. If they are, Obama will be judged accordingly and many will use his race to justify his failure. The expectations are way too high even for a bright mind like his.
David from Germany October 31st, 2008 4:09 pm ET
Obama,The world is looking forwerd to see you as President
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Well said.
McCains priorities will be to restart the draft and prepare for WWIII
The first stimulus gave us a huge boost in GDP for Q2. I guess socialism DOES work! Thanks for redistributing the wealth, Bush!
Obama will restore nobility and respect to the White House.
I can't wait for Obama to get his plans to put this country back on track underway.
His priorities will be to do his job in the senate!
David from Germany October 31st, 2008 4:09 pm ET
Obama,The world is looking forwerd to see you as President"
What about you take him there guys?
UNBELIEVABLE!
Not one word from this news agency telling you that the Supreme Court is hearing an injunction against Obama to prove his citizenship and qualifying for the office of POTUS – today!
Don't you wonder what else these biased, self serving reporters aren't telling you......and there is LOTS to tell.
Please do your homework and research Obama before casting your vote!
Please do not vote for him just because he is black or you just like him. Your vote is important......be proud that you have made an intelligent vote for your country!
Senator Obama –
The Democrats will control Congress and the White House after this election. Americans are demanding that “GRIDLOCK” end in Washington. If the Congress does not achieve meaningful MAINSTREAM accomplishments the Democrats will be thrown out in 2010 and you will have a difficult presidency.
You can start a new Progressive movement in American politics that will have a lasting and positive impact on the country if you govern from the middle.
Priority 1) Reduce Spending immediately … reduce the deficit … make progress towards balancing the budget over the next 4 years. End the Iraq & Afghanistan wars as part of this effort.
Priority 2) Start a NASA like project to covert energy from the sun (wind, solar) into storable energy … manufactured synthetic liquids… hydrogen sulfates … batteries … etc. Use this to replace ALL oil … not just FOREIGN OIL. When America doesn’t have to go to war over OIL, our foreign policy will be stronger.
Priority 3) Improve the number of math & science graduates in the United states. Show measurable improvement in public school education. This will protect the jobs of today’s 8th graders in Scranton, Youngstown, Morgantown, Evansville, etc. This will help restore American Industry to greatness. True it won’t do much for your political fortunes but when your 2012-to2016 FEMALE VP runs for president 8 years from now, she will benefit.
Priority 4.) Curb excessive salaries and bonuses in Financial Markets through transparency. Prosecute exploitive executives to create a climate of teamwork in America. Usher in an era where Greed IS NOT Good. Create rewards for those that build strong foundations.
What is next for her is hat she go back home and get a lesson in role of the vice-president. It is a shame that someone is applying for a job and not look at the role or requirements.
Where are Palin's medical records? Is she from earth? Where are McCain's military records? Including his propaganda films (failed that test, didn't he?)
@Mike:
Boohoo
We have a big SURPRISE for the obama gang – we're called the
18 MILLION Hillary supporters – we did NOT unite, support and will NOT vote for obama. We have been quietly watching & waiting for our turn and the day is near!
VOTE SMART: McCain/Palin – we can TRUST them
I'm glad to hear that he is not willing to put energy independence on the back burner. Now that prices are going down at the pump, some might think it's more important to concentrate on other issues but doing so will keep us at the mercy of unfriendly foreign countries. I for one can't wait to see what an Obama administration will look like.
Go Obama!!!!
can one of the priorities be
if elected, nobama and biden step down as potus and v.p., and let mccain/palin take over, because nobama aint "the one" to save this country, all he is, is a false prophet.
I believe he has his priorities in the right order; economy and energy. But it will never be too early to start – at least explaining to the American people – what needs to be done to fix Social Security
This guy will have a shock of his life on Nov. 4th 2008. Remember NH and CA. in the primaries where his was head by 12-9 % and lost.
I'm voting Democrat because . . .
I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene but the government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn't.
I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.
Because freedom of speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.
because when we pull out of Iraq, I trust that the bad guys will stop what they're doing because they now think we're good people
because I believe that people who can't tell us if it will rain on Friday CAN tell us that the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I don't start driving less.
because I believe that business should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as THEY see fit.
because I believe liberal judges need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some fringe kooks who would NEVER get their agendas past the voters. Go BO!
I look forward to seeing what Barack Obama can achieve as President. I only hope that he is wise enough not to fall into the ethical trap the Republican's did 8 years ago when they gained both houses of congress and the presidency. If the democrats go on the same type of wild spending bender that the republicans did when the balance was removed, we will be no better off. Govern wisely Senator Obama and don't be afraid to veto your own party's spending bills when they don't make fiscal sense.
This man has no clue where to begin the day after the election, if he happens to win!
Good for Obama!
He is maintaining the focus!
The rest of us are nervous as H&^L because we know that this generation of republicans are a pack of the thieves and hooligans.
THAT'S A REAL MAN WITH PLAN. I HAVEN'T HEARD MCCAIN TALKING ABOUT HIS PLAN IF ELECTED. ALL HE DOES, IS TRYING TO BASH OBAMA WITH SMEARS AND LIES AND SCARE TACTICS TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM VOTING FOR OBAMA. EVEN MCCAIN KNOWS IT, OBAMA IS THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB RIGHT NOW MAYBE MCCAIN CAN COMEBACK 2016 IF HE STILL ALIVE BUT THIS TIME IS BO TIME..
Plan his next campaign?
i am very Proud of us this campaign is not about Obama but America thanks to everyone who has or is going to help put this man in office.
This is an excellent plan with a crystal clear priority!!!
Got out and vote.
Let your voice be heard if you do NOT want the next 4 years to be like the last 8.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 – 2016
Obama will be one of the Best Presidents of all times if he is elected. Obama 08"
Exactly my priorities, with the exception of getting our troops out of Iraq but then that's foreign policy and all of these priorities are domestic policies. This man understands ME...which is why I've already voted for THAT ONE!
All sounds good, but he left out the most important one,,,,get our troops home. Let them win, take off their handcuffs and then come home.
True Leadership.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08
I think we have our man ladies and gents. this man mr obama knows his stuff. for once we have someone who is smart enough to run this country. all i can say is its about time let come together one more time and make history. go president obama and first lady. by the way mrs obama is sexyer than lady bush
Obama has his head in the right place unlike the bellicose McCain and his running mate Ms. Brainless big mouth Palin. Obama hasgiven us plenty of evidence that he is ready to lead the country from Day one.
We need to make sure everyone VOTES
That is our priority
VOTE PEOPLE
Don't look at the polls just VOTE
Obama 08/12
This was an excellent interview.
obama 08!
As a lifelong republican i am scared to death of palin as a VP.
Considering this was mccains first major decision ,he made a poor in Palin.
And suspending the campaign to address the "economic crisis"?? Splendid
Obama o8
Yes, I hope he seriously curtails military spending! We waste so much money here on things that have nothing to do with even terrorism. Time to focus on other issues. The Cold War is over and we can end the Terror War by shifting to alternative energy. Stop creating all these enemies!
Mike – you nincompoop – that's always there – his military advisors are in charge of that.
boy oh boy the the slander has got to stop! i just watched fox news airing stuff about obama being pals with terrorist , fox shame on you and your dim witted news reporters
Is it Tuesday yet?
Obama/Biden '08
obama 08!
As a lifelong republican i am scared to death of palin as a VP.
Considering this was mccains first major decision ,he made a poor in Palin.
His first priority should be send Sarah back to Alaska so the good people can vote her out of office.
This is the difference between the two campaigns, and I believe, the major rift in America. One side (in this case Obama) is telling us why we SHOULD vote for him. The other side (in this case McCain) tells us why we SHOULDN'T vote for the other guy.
Look at Elizabeth Dole with the "Godless American's" ad. Look folks, here's the way it SHOULD be. Unfortunately Kay Hagan didn't mention that "Godless Americans" have the same rights and privileges as any other American (I personally am a Catholic American). Just like the "arab" and "muslim" attacks against Obama. Arab and Muslim Americans have the SAME rights as any other American. We're all Americans, treat us accordingly.
So instead of telling us why we shouldn't vote for the other guy, tell us, why should we vote for you? Thank you Sen. Obama for doing that over all this time, and making all Americans feel welcome.
America is ready to see you as president..... If you bit is as loud as your bark. We will all be blessed..
Hope, without it we fail to believe, when you fail to believe, you fail to change, when you fail to change, you stop growing, when you stop growing, you are marginalized.
This is exactly why we're putting you in office.
OBAMA '08!!!
mike,
get a life. Anyone with a brain knows that the question was about PROGRAMS.
read;
"Obama was asked to name his top priority from a list of issues, including taxes, health care, education, energy policy and immigration."
If you notice, DEFENSE was not one of the items he was asked about.
Your ignorance is showing. Sit and read... it'll do ya good.
you betcha.
this is an opportunity of a life time for the americans. i hope they sieze it to elect this man. how i wish he was from my country!
I think if Obama gets elected his first priorities will be his gun control issues. Obama has the worst record on gun issue in the Congress.
He wants to ban all semi-automatic rifles, shotguns and all hand guns. He will not let the privite citizan protect themselves. God help us all if he is elected. And PS, his Vice President is anti gun also.
JC sends
The more I see him interact, the more I am respecting him and feeling confident he has the Americans' best interests at heart. That's the key. His whole life has been that – for the people – it's not been about him.
Can't say that about many politicians. I just hope people don't turn on him and are realistic that he will need a good amount of time and patience from Americans before we see the fruits of his/our labor.
I can't wait for Tuesday. Wish my state had early voting.
Barack Obama is a breath of fresh air for the United States. He makes me proud to be an American and I have all the faith that he will bring this country together as one. We love you Barack!!
Once again, Obama, unlike McShame, talking about issues that matter to Americans. Putting country first. It would be nice, even if for one day, for McShame to talk about we the people, and not about NON-ISSUES that NOBODY cares about!
Mike, it might matter if you have a windmill in your yard. Perhaps, your kids or grand kids will survive.
Hey, Mike. How is any president going to have the money to keep us safe if the economy is in shambles? Just printing more money doesn't work, that leads to hyperinflation. President Eissenhower said that economic security and national security go hand in hand.
Solid, solid as Barrrrraaaack. Soon, we'll be saying:
President Obama, you = The One .............and Only.
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this guy know what he wants.. mccain doesnt know what he wants
Obama knows what he is doing. He understands as should the American people that the first priority is to get this country back on its feet economically and to remove our dependence on foreign oil. This coupled with getting our troops out of Iraq and investing in the creation of alternate energy sources that will create new jobs has to take center stage.
Anyone who tells you that Obama is going back on some other proposals are lying or fail to understand that current events and conditions will have an impact on other programs that any candidate wishes to implement. At least Obama is being honest. Last time McCain was asked the same question (in a debate) McCain stated that he didn't have to prioritze. That he could do everything at once. We know better. Health care, improved education and educational opportunites for our children, and reinvesting in our infrastructure will follow under an Obama administration. Improved respect for the U.S. across the globe will immediately follow Obama's election.
Where does bringing the troops home fit in on this list?
You just better learn how to say something other than "present' after you're rejected by the American people and returned to the Senate.
This is a good start Mr. President.
You at least are telling us why we should vote for you whereas McCain is telling us not to vote for you but gives us no good reason to vote for him except in implying that the presidency is owed to him because of his family line and the suffering he endured in Vietnam.
Mr. President, you give me a reason to be hopeful, you give me a reason to knock at my neighbors door to ensure that they are doing okay, you inspire me to pick someone up when they are down, you instill in me the desire to put my country first and work with you to rebuild the American Dream, you are a leader that I will look up to because you will lead by example. You will not ask us to do anything that you are not willing to do yourself.
I will look beyond the hatred, greed, and anger of the Republican team and look out for my fellow countrymen and vote for you.
Jesus, led by example and asks us to be more like him, who do you think is putting Jesus' words into action? Obama or McCain, Biden or Palin?
I'm voting for Obama/Biden!
Great job, President-soon-to-be-elect Obama.
Mike, I feel BHO has shown the World he is a strong and decisive person and will have more respect than GB ever had. I agree with "Is it the 5th yet" "....it will be a new era of better government and peace!
The first stimulus of $300B didn't do anything to help the economy.
Why do they think another stimulus package will work when the first did not?
A Liberal is a person who will give away everything they don't own.
My vote goes to the experienced candidate: Senator McCain.
Webster's dictionary defines BO followers as a group of low-esteem, mean-spirited, hateful, empty-headed people easily led by an unqualified, arrogant, radical elitist!
You are the man, go Obama
I love that man. . . he is going to make Colbert's "Great or Greatest " question hard!
WV for Obama/Biden 08/12
YOU ARE THE MAN
Obama has zero executive experience, zero business experience, zero management experience, zero financial expertise. His strategy for establishing financial stability is to get cronies to implement policies which we know will NEVER work. Get a grip, people, it's talk, talk, talk.
Mike – newsflash!!!! You are going to die one day, any way!!!! Stop being a poop-in-ur-pants republican, will ya? We would still be a british colony if our founding fathers were scared of their own shadows, like most republicans are.
Nov. 4th: Can't wait!
I cannot wait to see Tom Brokaw lift Tim Russert's beer mug to toast the new President.
The world is about to change for the better. I hope Obama can hold his course and not be mired down in the politics of the past. There are a lot folks pretty deeply invested in the politics of the old. This fight will continue well beyond Tuesday. Everyone needs to stay focused and engaged for the next few years so that the new politics can take hold. Think of it as giving birth to your first child. You will need to care and nourish it for many years before it can take care of itself.
Ma. Man Barack Obama I can't wait to vote on da 4th
Thumps up! You are the man.
What about Macsame= I know how to do it. I have been tested!!!!!
You know how to do what ? Tell us MacBush!
Dems have done absolutely nothing regarding 1] energy since taking over control of house and Senate. 2]Re-distribute wealth so the so called rich will terminate employees to offset their increased taxes. 3]Socialized medicine so utilization goes up and quality goes down. 4]Continue to allow anarchy on our southern border with no illegal immigration policy. 5] I'm sure his buddy William Ayers will be his Education secretary and he will restructure the system. Just what this country doesnt need another Jimmy Carter!!!
Did you all read what he said.....he said nothing more than what you want to hear... he does not talk at all on how he plans to do anything....These are just words folks, well writen, very spoken words with nothing behind it.......
We are in big trouble folks
you will be an awesome President
I think this is special and history WILL be made!
hey mike from this blog. keeping us safe is a no brainer. if we do not have an economy that works we will not be safe on many levels. use your brain not some infantile emotional reaction.
He clearly has agenda on what he's going to do first day in the Oval office. That is very level headed thinking unlike McCain who reacts on an impulse and is very erratic.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Change I Can Believe In!
3 more days, you are IN
I am wondering how many people will trust what he said.
You know, there is no single evidence to prove he is able to do just 1% of what he promised. He just fooled the american people by giving them a day-dream......
Mike: Yup exactly...and how are you going to protect yourself now? Where are you going to get the moolah for everything you need to protect yourself? Use your brians people..you lose the economy, you're out on the street, no security and no protection from anything! Economy is number 1 on the list! Borrowing from every Tom, Dick or Harry is not going to help you...especially if that Tom, Dick or Harry is not your friend in the first place!
mike, we are pretty much safe. It's called the military
Does anyone know if that last third of Palin's Needless Mark-Up wardrobe is still in the belly of her plane? Joe, are you out there? Joe?
Oops! Joe went home to write the first draft of his book.
Can't wait Nov 4th to see the sun rising and shine again for all of us!
When you listen to Barack and then Joe you just want to be a good person, you want to kiss every body!
When you listen to J Mccain and S Palin, you wan to hide from everybody because they make you afraid of all and everybody.
Please get out and vote NOW!
Obama/Biden 08/12
Will these be priorities for another term in the Illinois Senate???
I have been trying to send a message to the president elect Barack Obama. I had the opportunity to meet him at RI College and as he reach for my hand and our eye's met, I new that I was cared for, I new I was secure ,safe and he gave me hope for a better day.
I am a 54 yr old grandmother who like so many other grandmothers that has the responsibility of taking care of their grandchild I am taking care of 4 of mine and the oldest is 7 yrs old. I own a 2 family house and my other 3 grandchild live here too with there mom and they are all on the spectrum of autism. I believe in the proverb "it takes a village to raise a child" and you have inspired this village of Americans to come together and believe not just in you but in ourselves. I don't know if you will have and opportunity to read this but I hope that you when your eyes meet mind, you knew that I believe that YES WE CAN.
Did I freaking miss something here. I didn't know he won the election. Don't count the chickens before they are hatched. I haven't forgot, now it is time too cast my vote.
Hillary 2012
Great answers... Well thought out and doesn't sound rushed. As Bill Clinton said, our nation needs a leader that is able to understand complex issues and Barack Obama is brilliant guy and he picked a Vice President in Joe Biden that will be able to handle and execute the plans laid out by Barack and his team on foreign issues, while he is focused on fixing the messes here at home. [Have you all taken a look or heard about the potential list of people Barack would include in his Administration; some pretty strong people I’d say.]
Great team…
It is good to see that he has a clear plan of direction. The United States is safe and we won't see another attack such as 9/11 in our lifetime. If safety is a concern for some, it isn't from "outsiders", it would be from the American radicals that are free to walk the streets of America daily. I am looking forward the to the next four years under the leadership of Barack Obama.
Obama's top priority is to get elected. He demonstrated that when he abandoned his church after 20+ years.
Leadership is about inspiring people not dividing them, it's a shame that Macain has stooped so low. Iused to respect him not any more.
This man is full of it. He will turn the USA into the USSA, something that will make us in worse shape than we are already in.
It's nice to know he has common sense. It's dangerous politically to state goals for '09 4 days before an election because McCain and his goons will attack them no matter what. But, at least we know Barack has the balls to say what he believes. That's a welcome CHANGE!
Obama/Biden '08!!
Mike...BOO! I hoped I just scared you to death. If not suck it up grow a pair and be man. Does it matter if you are a live and there is nothing safe to eat, drink and the air is too polluted to breathe? What do you want to live for, just for the sake of living? Do you have any goals, dreams or ambitions beyond that. Because I do and millions of Americans do too. You beg for scraps when you are offered the kingdom. You have swalloed to much Republican fear poison so you are ready to settle for just being alive. Why don't you trade places with the animals in a zoo. I am sure your basic needs would be attended to and you will be protected but in the end you won't be worth anything more then a spectcle.
Finally – polices that focus on something other than making very rich people ever wealthier! I am looking forward to the end of this corrupt, narcissistic era of government.
Obama = the future; McCain = the past - you decide! And, Mike, if you don't think that national security plays a role into those items listed, then your teachers failed you.
Obama/Biden
Someone with an actual *plan*! We've SO needed that.
Mike?? Are you scared?? Didn't you read where he said "not just an energy independence issue, it's also a national security issue"? Maybe you should listen to him on CNN since you apparently can't read!
I don't know what the Libertarian's priorities are, but the big issue is stopping bailouts and reducing government spending.
Sounds like McCain and Obama will continue bailouts (carmakers, airlines, who next?). McBama will raise taxes, see the National Taxpayer Union website.
Those are good priorities. Energy independence is a nice sounding phrase, but does it mean more subsidies to the failed ethanol experiment? or does it mean more Nuclear–something democrats have fought for a long time, or does that mean drilling? what does it really mean? Probably more government spending, subsidies and larger programs that will cost us our tax money.
People say, who cares? I'll pay higher taxes for energy independence. Well then, go out and pay for it right now. buy that expensive solar panel. Oh, you say it's not affordable until you get a tax break, and then they raise your taxes to pay for the break...that's what government does. They are hiding and obfuscating.
The "Wall Streeters" have looted the treasury to tie up the next administration in an effort to keep the other issues from being pursued. There should be politicians and CEO`s tarred and feathered for their blatant greed.
Vote for Intelligence Vote for Obama!!!
Securing the financial system will allow our country to support the military that keeps us safe. No money = no weapons.
McCain wants to drain the remaining funds through the same failed strategies of his buddy GW.
Atleast Obama has a plan.
If the economy is not fixed we are not safe...in fact the decline of the nation is hastened by a failing economy, and the attack will come from within,, as more and people loose thier jobs, income, and a place to live. So fixing the economy will keep us safe.
Good thinking
Fix the economy. Able to pay the troops to protect us and give us jobs to pay for the gas to drive our SUVs.
There's distinctly a difference between being an elitist and being elite. Clearly, we've had enough elitists for the past 8 years. Now it's time for the elite so the rest of us can finally exhale with relief over the fact OUR White House will be occupied by someone who cares about US.
Mike you are such a slow minded Mccain supporter...Sen Mccain himself spelled out that you dont talk about national security issues on interviews...hellooo!!!
Wake up and see reality.
Mike – did you not read?
"We have to seize this moment because it's not just an energy independence issue, it's also a national security issue and it's a jobs issue. We can create five million new green energy jobs …"
When the "poorer" Republicans benefit from Obama being President, I wonder how many "Joes" will be complaining then? I have never understood how anyone with no money can holler about being Republican? I mean, where do you benefit from being in that party?
This man is ready to be in charge....and I'm ready for it.
Sen. Obama will make a wonderful President.
we need Obama sooooooo bad. I would hate to think of a loss and american's pschy the next day.
I can not wait to vote November 4th and I am bringing 12 people with me to make sure they vote!!!!
I love it!! I am glad I voted for him!
McCain is so busy trying to smear Obama that he doesnt have a plan
I can't wait to say President Barack Obama!!!!!! Taking vacation on Tuesday to drive folks to the polls!!!! Senator Obama has a ground game like never seen before and we will not let up till the last poll has closed on election day.
Obama/Biden 08!!!
Wow, I am glad none of his top priorities are helping soldiers fighting around the world protecting his family, himself and his freedom, I cannot believe people actually respect this guy.
One Angry Soldier
Mike below – we are safe now.
I'm sure safety is his highest priority eventhough it's not mentioned here.
Priorities in CHECK!!! Go OBAMA!!
McInsane in the membrane: "I can do them ALL at once.."
Oh, yeah? When you know what freezes over!!
"Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?"
Apparently, Barack being president means that we will all be dead right?
Oh Mike, keep the faith. You're going to be alive, but be careful....you may not have the energy. If I were you, I'd be delighted with Obama's priorities. Don't worry, he'll take care of National Security. You're going to see how he's going to take care of us. Don't be a pessimist. That's what McCain/Palin wants you to believe. I haven't heard priorities from him. He's an emotional man who isn't getting his way and he's running on fear. So he has to say only bad things about Obama. That's not what this nation is about. We're a strong nation, we just got sidetracked (in a major way) with the Bush Administration. Give Obama the opportunity to get us back where we need to be. It's all going to be okay!!!!
Good gravy Mike...just thinking of YOU, YU, U!!!!! It's not like he won't look out for other things as well....remember....he can do more than one thing at a time!!! However....he stated his TOP priorities. Duhh!!!
Yay yay yay yay
GO OBAMA.
Don't tell anybody, but their old jobs are going bye-bye. Not to worry though, you will be issued a new training wage job at a recycling center.
Mike –
Can you read? He just stated that number 2 would be energy because it's a national security issue as well. My goodness no matter what this man do; it will never be enough for you crazy idiots. McCain only get the crazy people to vote for him because he know he can easily pull the wool over their eyes.
Baddah bing! Baddah boom!
GOBAMA!!
I believe that your first priority should be to sis down with prsident Bush and thank him for keeping the country safe for 7 years. Please give him some credit.
Mike October 31st, 2008 4:10 pm ET
Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?
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That is already a given! Blitzer was talking about his policy proposals and if we're not financially secure we're definitely not safe that is why our financial stability is the number one issue.
Barack Obama is a thoughtful, careful, smart, engaging man, who really seems to want to bring the country together.
As much as McCain talks about crossing party lines, his and his running mates rhetoric is destructive to any kind of country unity. I have yet to hear them talk about bringing this country together, nor have I heard anything like that from their surrogates.
This country needs us all acting and believing, hoping and responding as one.
Obabma can lead us in that direction.
Yes We Can
Voted early in FL for Obama
How can fight terrorism not even be in the top 5? Do American really have that short a memory?
To Mike:
If you have a windmill in your yard your son, brother, friend, or neighbor won't be in the Middle East. Think big picture.
Cheers,
Matt
Mike, sounds like you would not be happy with anything he make a priority. Does McCain have any except war? He should be the one you worry about.
americans should be praisin obama,for bringin a fresh face to america when it's needed the most.
Work it big Daddy!!! You will have a great partner in Biden!!
National security is always an issue, but for this election season at least it is not as "high profile" as the other issues. And a strong economy is vital to keep our national security, so keeping is safe is part of the number one priority.
McCain/Palin Bring outside expense to the table which will benefit everyone in the country if they have WORK ETHICS WHICH OTHER CANDIDATES DO NOT HAVE!
Obama/Biden brings the same old fetid garbage from yester year, and free for everyone whom do not understand American liberties!
Mike nit-picked: (4:10 p.m.)
"Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?"
Mike, did you not read Obama saying:
"We have to seize this moment because it's not just an energy independence issue, it's also a NATIONAL SECURITY issue and it's a jobs issue. We can create five million new green energy jobs …"
Obama knows that the greatest current NATIONAL SECURITY threat to the U.S. is the ECONOMY/ENERGY INDEPENDENCE situation and that they are related.
If this is too 'nuanced' for you to understand, then at least i tried!
If this is the kind of rhetoric I can come to expect from the mouth of a socialist who pals around with terrorists and may, in fact, be a closet Muslim, I just have to say...
Okay by me. Seriously, this sounds like a real plan. Hey, man, if this is socialism, I'm cool with it. I, like most Americans, can't really explain what socialism or even communism really IS. That said, it's kind of silly to get scared by words I don't understand, especially when they're being hurled by rabble-rousers.
This is the first Democrat I've voted for. In my life. Perot doesn't count.
The good thing is, our man Obama can even MULTITASK!!!!
Mike read or listen to the clip of the interview...first thing is the financial crisis which has a national security component to it ...and actually so do the energy independence answer. Aaaah (sighs) u know what forget it. Obama kills babies. There let's get on with our lives. Happy halloween.
Hey, Mike – Energy independence and the economy are both keys to our security. With more and more countries losing respect for us, and growing in their disdain for us, do we really want to be beholden to them for our energy and continuous loans??? Barack sees the bigger picture. Being a leader is about more than calling yourself a maverick.
Mike, i think you're a tad paranoid. No one is going to kill you. Don't be foolish.
There's nothing more American than having goals!!! Wish I could vote early in PA but I will be there as long as it takes on Tuesday.
Interesting that no one even cares to think about and ask what kind of super "change" a man can make in favor of America, if he won't even respect our American flag or participate in the pledge..........! Thanx for the biased news media and who YOU'VE pinpointed to win, but God's will in the matter will be done. He is ultimately in control and not one of us can do a thing about His final answer.
From what I have seen on the Communist News Network is how Obama is going to start his socialist regime. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Mr. Obama is ready to lead this nation back to where once we use to be, like the late 90's. VOTE BARACK OBAMA.
Mike...you have no clue. How do we make ourselves safe? With a club? No. What was the goal of Al Quida? To financially destroy us. They have succeeded, either directly or indirectly. Want to be safe? Restore our economic power.
right on! What the world needs now is OBAMA, RIGHT NOW!!!!
It's nice to hear someone talking business instead of BULL-loney. The repeated attacks by McCain and the Dame prove that there is no plan, there is no substance to their campaign. It sounds as though Sen. Obama is all about getting things addressed. We've had 8 years of "duck and blame", we certainly don't need that same irresponsible, cloke and dagger, blowing your nose in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, cowboy crud. That's what got us where we are now. McCain was "W"'s buddy and it's time to flush!
Its all over barr the shouting. Lets put the roses on him back.
We are behind you in OHIO
BARACK THE VOTE EARLY!!!!!! OBAMA/BIDEN 08
GO BARACK!!! Nov 5 cannot come soon enough:)
Sen. Obama,
You will make a fine President.
And that's why he has my vote!
Mike, did you miss the part where he chose from an offered list?
But I'm sure if he's elected and doesn't immediately declare himself Not A Fan of Evil, it'll be the end of the world the next day, so I can see why you would be concerned.
>>Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?<<
Yeah, thats not a comment from a McCain/Palin stooge. To most rational people right now, the reality of financial trouble and high fuel prices effecting them daily trumps Terrorist boogymen hitting you in middle-of-nowhere U.S.A. taking down your energy windmill.
Obama does have his priorities straight. This is who we need in charge.
OBAMA will not be President John McCain will win the President. The first thing John McCain will do is get rid of all you hateful Democrats.
Good answers. But the poster Mike does raise an interesting point. Where does the security of America fall on Obama's list?
Eveyone has been so up in arms during this campaign about people playing the race card when Obama is the worst one of the all!! I am so tired of the biased media and Barack Hussein Obama, II himself using the "first black as president" card to gain support of certain special interest groups and the black community in general. He is less "Black" than I am "Native American Indian". He doesn't even have enough black ancestry to qualify BY US LAW, to be considered as "Black". If the media would report the truth instead of their biased views, things would be cast in a different light. Check is lineage, he is less than 8% of "African" heritage, he is more "White" than anything else (41.5% to be exact). To be "Black" or "African American" you have to be 1/8th or that race of which Obama is not. He IS however, 14.5 Arabic which WOULD make him our first Arab-American President which would be even MORE momentous, don't you think???? Maybe CNN should just go back to reporting the news instead of trying to create or influence it. CNN is the perfect example of where the saying "Nothing but a media circus" got started.
I haven't been so convinced about Obama but I'm starting to actually believe that he might be the man to make this country a better place. Besides, if McCain died, what would Palin's objectives be? she doesn't have a clue
Sounds good to me! Let's make it happ'n Capt'n
This is a man that I'm proud to have represent me as an American.
Here you go OBAMA!!! You have vision and plan. The nation is looking forward to have you as a president. We need a president who can sense the issues of the nation and plan ahead to face the reality. You got it OBAMA.
Mike – what are the terrorists going to destroy if you're bankrupted and now own nothing?
Geez you conservatives are like babies – you want to be kept safe but you're not willing to spend for it.
Mike – Gee, you sound just like McCain – the mouth opens before the brain engages.
Barrack? Can you have “Joe The Plumber” executed when you get into power?
That's why Obama has the lead, because he knows where the target is. Period. No dramas, no gimmicks, no erratic behavior and no hiding from the press because you cannot put two sentences together in a coherent way.
McCain's only target is to throw mud at Obama to see if anything sticks. No plan, no ideas. If we make the mistake of being that dumb and elect McCain, we would be the laughing stock of the world.
Now, if you don't go out and vote. It will not matter, so get out of the couch, and VOTE, of course, vote for Obama
Great, Now McCain can rip these objectives to peices instead of providing us with his mandate....the republican gears keep on keepin on
GO OBAMA!!/09
McCain, what would you do in '09?
There's dead silence then...crickets!!!
Please he just knows what to say when...he doesn't have any real experience, except voting president and launching his presidential bid from day 1 since he stepped into the Senate.
What a scary thought on Halloween...Obama, Pelosi and they rest of those crooks in the Senate!
My vote goes to McCain! 2008!
Thank you god for bringing us Senator Obama!!!!
This is good. We all know that he wouldn't be able to fix EVERYTHING in a short time, Barack wants to do what he thinks is most important first, which is obviously starting to fix the economy. I think that Barack Obama has the chance to be our best president in a long time.
Obama-Biden '08!!!!!
I guess I could have an illegal come install the windmill in my yard.... of course, only if a nuclear bomb doesn't destroy my home first.
Obama seems like a real sincere person who really does care about our country. He may not be as experienced as some people want him to be, but this is just what we need. A person with fresh ideas who represents the next generation of Americans.
I am very proud of Barack Obama.
Mike,
You must be so gullible to belief that we are fighting them over there to keep from fighting them over here. On 9/11, there was NOBODY from Iraq. Barack Obama's diplomacy and intelligence will keep us safe and out of stupid wars that bankrupt our Country. You can thank that pinhead, W, for the economic mess we are in now with his "Bush Doctrine".
Obama 08, 12
I just love a man with a plan. Look at how he ran his compaign. Even the Republicans are in absolute awe in how he has run his campaign. Look at how McCain ran his campaign...like a trainwreck. Just like the Republicans blew up our economy with deregulation and unregulated credit default swaps that allow the subprime mortgages to enter the stock market to become ticking bombs through out our stock market.
I never believe what politicians say....but if Obama even runs this country half as well as he has his campaign, then I don't think we will end up in a depression. Good god, if Congress won't give him money for one of these projects, Obama just needs to tell the voters where to send the money for the project, and I will sent him what I can afford. We will probably make it easier that collecting taxes.
If Sen Obama is elected President and my fervent hope is that he will, he has got one hell of a mess to deal with.....so I hope we will all be patient and give him a chance to sort this country out.
Nothing is going to be fixed over night and I'm sure there will be some things that may take a little longer than others to fix or enforce right
away.
I think though, most of us are prepared to let this fine young man take charge of this country and know he will do what is best for all of us....we have had 8 long years of a nightmare that doesn't seem to end, so I'm sure we can wait a while longer to make sure we give Sen Obama the time he needs.
McCain is not fit to run this country he has proved that over and over these past few weeks....erratic...no economy knowledge...lack of judgement in choosing Palin...rabble rousing in his campaign and now we have to contend with having a singing cowboy and a guy whose not even a plumber.....who, by the way is now an authority on policy!!! being dragged around with them!!!
When will all this nonsense stop.....if they think it's smart and funny, they are both wrong, it is an insult on the American people's intelligence.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Leaving Iraq..has to be the first thing he does as President or he will disappoint a lot of people.
To Mike:
Don't worry about even having a back yard if the financial crisis continues at its current rate. And energy independence is a large component in keeping us safe. Isn't that why our conservative friends across the aisle chant "Drill, Baby Drill" because they feel it will free us from our dependence on foreign oil? I think so. Too bad drilling doesn't solve all our problems.
Puh-leeze!
Every president since Nixon has promised energy independence.
Gonna be a lot of disheartened Obama fans when he can't deliver on all he promises.
VOTE EARLY to ensure his presidency!!!!!!!
Mike,
To answer your question, energy independence is going to make all of us safer because the getting away from foreign oil means we will stop being dependent on Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Nigeria. Remember, these countries do not like us. Also, understand that victory in Iraq does not mean we're going to be safe from terrorist attacks. We need a wider scope when looking at national security...Obama understands that view.
He didn't mention national security because it wasn't on the list. READ - PEOPLE
Mike; I think you're alittle parnoid. 9/11 happened on the republican watch and bin laden is still at large eight years later. What has the republicans done to keep us safe? A war on two fronts that has streched our military to the breaking point and costing us billions of dollars that could have gone to getting bin laden and energy independence, plus deregulated everything. Having energy independence and getting out of Iraq (that the country has a working goverment, and that the people of Iraq want) will fund the energy research and development. Get out of the fear game, it isn't working anymore.
Go all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D.C.
Obama/Biden08/12
Gee Mike, everything Obama lists sounds like "Country First", not "Terrorists First."
Obama Priorities are good regarding to situations present.whether osama likes,he should bring a clip,it is not in anyway going to jeopardize ur priorities
4 MORE DAYS! 4 MORE DAYS! 4 MORE DAYS! OBAMA/ BIDEN!
Wolfe
So far a good interview with Barack Obama, but I do have something to say to you. There is no way you question John McCain in the rapid session you are doing with Obama and yet he continues to answer your questions tit for tat. Yeah you were sooooo much slower in your questions to McCain, hmmmmm
all of these ideas are needed to move the economy.
Mike,
The windmill and other forms of alternative energy, will free us from the dependence of oil from foreign countries that are connected with terrorist. this keeps us safe. it is not an either or proposition. national security is connected to domestic issues such as the economy.
Mike October 31st, 2008 4:10 pm ET
Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?
Mike:
More right wing idiot babbling. How in the world can a country maintain the military and security tools necessary to keep a country safe when its economy is failing. Unless you want to contnue sending our young kids to Iraq with no body armour or even weapons to protect themselves with. But you people did it once when this war started. I suppose you are willing to send troops over to Iraq again without the proper equipment.
Obama knows that nothing is safe including natuional security unless our economy can improve. Soooo..........Mike, idiot, one must improve the economy before one can maintain the tools needed to ensure our security. Now do you get it nit-wit?
Not only does what Barack Obama say make sense, he always seems to be able to lay it out in a logical, comprehensible way. He exudes confidence in the American people and inspires us to walk forward...through the doubts, through the fears...to the clarity that will come at the end. Not only does America need this man as its president, but the world needs this type of leadership.
ONE NATION- YES WE CAN!
Finally we have someone who knows that the Boogie man is not coming to get us no time soon. We are the boogie men if we don't address the issues that our tearing us up from the inside. This is a total 180 from the toddler that's in office now.
Well he had to make choices. Both are popular for both conservatives and liberals alike. Of course he will be attacked on how he would do them.
Barack...please try hard. many of us feel like pawns in the big money game with the 'bailout.' The little guys are paying for the Wall Street WISE GUYS fumbles, and that ain't right. do your best. Good Luck on Nov 4.
Mike
October 31st, 2008 4:10 pm ET
Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?
Are you serious? How many people do you know living in a house that were killed by someone OTHER THAN OUR OWN? I mean, where the hell have you been? That same ole Republican tactic is SO OLD AND OUTDATED?
If you're concerned about your safety – that's a legitimate issue, but start talking about police and crime if that's what you want to say – and by the way – crime isn't so bad in this country.
So what are you really trying to say Mike? Because most of us are tired of people trying to scare us. It just isn't working this election. Go ahead and vote McCain – but shut up about the fear tactics!
Love you OBAMA...
A bit presumptuous I think. But then again this is Wolf Blitzer and CNN. I think Wolf gets his own set of tingly feelings when he talks to BO.
Everything is going to change if Obama wins, as a Mexican-American I will feel far more excepted and welcome here in my own country!!
Mike said: "Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?"
Just how unsafe do you feel? Do you REALLY live in a perpetual state of fear that "those towelheads" are going to come slit YOUR throat in the middle of the night?
Don't be so ignorant. This country has much more severe problems to deal with as a result of the Bush Administration making people like you believe in ghouls and goblins to distract you from their real agenda: the abject fleecing of the American people.
I mean I know it's Halloween and all, but... come out from under the bed.
Isn't it nice when you have an intelligent person? Not just an idiot running around criticize his opposition.
VOTE FOR THE MAN WITH A PLAN
He should ban Wolf hunting out of helicopters as number six!! That would put a thorn in Caribou Barbie's craw.
This is why I and so many other American people love this guy. these are straight for plans that he have in mind to help the average joe. Sen Mccain is not really putting his plans out there like this, or he has no intention of change anything major to what's already in place. As President you have to be able to think on your feet, and be willing to change course if necessary. Sticking to your guns is not always the best way to solve your individual problem and certainly not a national problem.
Mike said: October 31st, 2008 4:10 pm ET
"Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?"
You don't get it. You and people like you have it all backwards–like primitive cave dwellers afraid of wild animals and spooks in the night. To be safe, to be truly safe in the long run, we must be strong. We must have prestige and respect in the world from other countries. The less strong we are economically and morally the greater the chance for a true disaster. Obama understands this so his priorities are to make the country and its people strong.
Bush did not keep us safe. 9/11 happened on his watch. Katrina happened on his watch (and showed how ill prepared we were for a terrorist attack or any disaster.) These things would not have happened under Gore because Gore would not have ignored the PDB and he would not have hired incompetent cronies to run FEMA–because Gore, like Obama but unlike NEO-CONS, RESPECTs the US government and its role in our lives. Obama won't ignore a PDB either that warns of an attack. But he's not gonna put everything on hold that is good for our country because he is scared to death, as are most people who vote Repug. We can't stop putting our country first just because we are scared.
Vote for Obama!!!
way to lay it on the line....shows courage and strength
TO MIKE: get off the fear potty and buck up for CHANGE.
The peoples president,what a great priority.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Hey Mike...stabilizing the economy WILL make us safer...modernizing and upgrading our energy sources WILL make us safer...a whole lot more than 4000+ needless deaths have done.
Obama/Biden '08
Love you Barack!
Obama/Biden '08
I hove total faith in the Obama Administration
Going to see Barack and Michelle in Springfield, MO tomorrow night~! I can't wait and I can't wait till we can take our country back!!
Go Obama!
I agree... we can't do anything about anything if our economy is down the tubes.
Mike
Don't live in fear, life is short.
What about the WAR!!!
Doesn't it seem like Obama's already been elected? He's so presidential, it's astounding.
Where is McCain? Someone flinging mud around secretly wishing it was Nov. 5th already so he can retreat into a low-profile hermit like existence for the rest of his life, forever marred by his deplorable campaign?
Yeah, that's what I thought.
2012 we will be looking back to the long list of Obama's empty promises.
Dream on Barak
Looks like the liberal media has placed the next president. Sorry day for America. Those of you supporting him will be sorry when the education comes. I expect the tone of this section to change dramatically as will the country.
take the money from rich oilmen and give it to rich turbine and solar panel men... while the people get screwed.. change we can believe in
Mike I think we need the money to keep us safe. How can you invest in the military or anything else if you have no money? Unless you're content with continuing to borrow money from China.
Obama/Biden '08
Does anyone else see what Bush has been doing to influence this race? First we launch a strike in Syria where civilians were killed and today another strike in Pakistan where 28 people were killed.
For Mike:
Energy independance will make us more secure.
For those rather paranoid ultra-conservatives that are so afraid of Obama and fear for our national security, let me explain something to you. Al-Quaeda's attack on 9/11 was economic, i.e. destroy the WTC – the economic center of the country and then attack the HQ of government. What he has done has been successful beyond his dreams – look where we are now. We jumped into two wars, one illegally and based on false info that was "leaked", and we are now in a huge economic mess. Osama bin Laden would love to see McCain elected because he knows that any new attack would result in the Cowboy 'shoot first, ask questions later' that would further destroy us both economically and global respect. We need someone who is deliberate, thoughtful, intelligent and who LISTENS to everyone. The most important quality of any leader is to listen. My trust is in Obama.
It's nice to see a candidate sticking to the issues. All the garbage from McCain is appalling.
Make sure you get out and VOTE Nov. 4th
Happy Halloween Everyone
Barack will be an excellent President in U.S. History but his challenges are manifold. Let's hope for the best.
Mike October 31st, 2008 4:10 pm ET
Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?
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National security is a given. We all know that. Obama is listing priorities to turn America's direction around. I'm so sick of hearing about what war to wage next, let's talk about getting out of this hole we're in.
Brilliant. 32 and younger folks: grab 5 of your friends and BARACK THE VOTE!
Our next president will be a man of integrity, intelligence, good judgment, grace, and humility.
Obama '08
Nice to see SOMEONE who's calm and thinking about the future. McCain, look at your chaotic campaign and the nutcase you picked as VP, and just resign, ok? You'd be a disaster. Let the young people pick up the reins; it's time.
Why doesn't he tell the Los Angeles Times to release the tape of him, Ayres and the Khalidi before the election? Does he have something to hide??
Since McCain claimed he is not an expert, he is going to ask Sarah to name the priorities
Good start Obama. And of course National Security will always be a top priority no matter who is President, that's pretty much a given Mike.
Wow how do you do it Barack. . Oh i forgot you were made for that job ... Change we need
Energy is a HUGE problem...If we have more solar and wind, we will
1. Use less Oil, which
2. Gives money to fund terrorism
3. Create jobs only Americans can have
4. Saving the Planet (from ourselves)
5. Promote other countries to do the same and make them more independent.....
Barack is a brilliant, Brilliant man that I would be very proud to have as my president!!
It took eight years of bushononics, war and utter disregard for America to create a man like Barack Obama. Steady, thoughtful, determined, and most of all an honest longing to serve the people. America better seize on it for an opportunity like this will not come for decades. Just look around Washington and you will not find a single person Republican or Democrat or any with the same characteristics as Obama. Colin Powell could have been that but I can never forget the that speech he gave in the UN supporting the Bush administration's campaign to go to war. Such a situation I am sure will never happen in an Obama admin. Like his selection of the VP, or questioning of Paulsen, he does his homework very well much to the envy of his politicians who have much more experience. The difference is that Obama wants to do it right as compared to doing it for any other reason.
You go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have a better chance of being killed by a drunk driver than killed by a terrorist! Get your priorities straight and stop being afraid of nothing. Let's be realistic, and take care of something we can change. Lets stop wasting our money on fear politics and pay attention to the real problems in the US.
I agree with Mike. The economy was up and running on September 10, 2001.
In the months following the terrorist atack, chaos prevailed.
I don't know what the repugs are going to do with such a disciplined intellectual at the helm after having so much fun with that puppet for the last eight years
Every moderate and independent and undecided, please vote for Obama. We need this guy, and you know it in your heart of hearts. McCain is a decent man but the issues confronting the nation at this point are beyond his abilities – honestly! Not to mention, God forbid if Palin has to step in, then we're really cooked – honestly!
If you love your country and care for the future of your kids, vote for Obama.
lol Mike, I'm sure he's going to get the ENTIRE military and police forces to help build solar panels, because those are his only two priorities. Energy and Economy. Security is expendable. So is education, apparently...
No, his first priority should be to tell people that they still have to breathe. Next, the stuff that falls out of the sky every once in awhile, yeah, you have to drink it occasionally, and its called 'water'.
To Mike,
You don't get it! Do you? Economic stability and energy independence ARE OUR TICKETS to being SAFE! How can we be safe if we are weak at home...if our ecomony is in shambles AND if we continue to suck oil from foreign countries.
How safe will we be with an irrational, fearful war monger (who by the way has had a deadly form of cancer and is 72 years old) as President and a potential Vice President who lacks any intellectual curiosity about the world beyond the Alaskan border and who thinks even parts of our own country are nanti-American than others.
YES! I am loving it! He already nows what he is going to do on day one! This proves my point that he is not only ready but is exactly what this country needs right now! I cant wait to wake up on wednesday morning feeling refreshed and with a sense of hope in the air!
What is Mccain going to do? Maybe continue to bash Obama and pull his puppet(s) (Joe the idiot and Sarah "F"ailin) around on a leash!
Compare this statement to what the Repubs are saying. One of McKlan's top campaign advisers was asked to respond to the fact that only 20% of the electorate knows what McCain stands FOR. He was asked, in light of that, what does McCain stand FOR. His answer? We're going to point out that Barack Obama is weak on experience, and that he can't defend the country, or words to that effect. Go Obama!
Now, perhaps government for the people, not just for the rich.
He'll ask his VP to help him with the priority
Mike- he obviously wants to keep us safe, and part of that is not funneling money into countries that support terrorists just because we are dependent on their oil.
Solving the energy crisis will help our economy and our security, and almost as a side effect will help the environment. It is a win-win situation all around.
OBAMA/BIDEN all the way.
We do not need a "joe the plumber – Palins running mate" as VP
He's not the President yet.
A Democrat
Mike...First, read the article...the list he was given to choose from does not include security or safety. Second, the best this we can do to keep us safe is to keep us strong financially and through energy independence and education. Maybe you are used to living in a world of fear as that is what kept the current administration in office. I prefer hope over fear.
These priorities show Obama really puts "country first."
To Mike who said "Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?"
Sounds that you ae looking for any excuse not to support Obama.
This is why he already has my vote and EVERYONE in my family from CA, AZ and WA! he is concerned, in touch and relates to people like me
Obama/Biden '08
Daz my President... This guy will have a really interesting approach to the issues facing this country. We have had some good presidents before but this guys is needed more than ever now in this country to America to the next era of technological advancement. Even if you didn't vote for him, you will be proud of him as your president.
Mike,
Getting our economy back on track and energy independence are things that are going to keep us safe. Part of keeping us safe is making sure that our infastructure is strong so that we can afford all the fancy war toys that keep us "safe." Also, what would you suggest he do to make us safer you know besides restoring our relationships and image with other nations? That is one thing that is going to make us much safer and McCain can't possibly accomplish that.
Hey David from Germany,
Don't count on US anymore. This guy will stand by while who ever comes to your door.
"Why would his first priority not be keeping us safe? Does it matter if I have a windmill in my yard to give me electricity if I'm dead?" – Mike
What are you afraid of Mike?
I think it's a shame that there's so much fear in our country. So far, fear has given us a really bad war and the Patriot Act (which throws habeus corpus out the window).
Of course, I personally think it's our economic situation that's REALLY scary. Joblessness, inflation, people losing their homes, a broken financial system... these things breed desperation, which in turn breeds crime and violence.
So if Mr. Obama can get the finances under control, we will be safer.
Obama will have a tough job ahead, cleaning up after the elephants.
Brilliant. 32 and younger folks: grab 5 of your friends and BARACK THE VOTE!
a bit off topic, (can't see anywhere else to post this) but has anyone seen Palin's medical records yet? were't they being released earlier this week? how many days is it now? the long delay suggests that she's hiding something VERY damaging...
It won't be easy and it will take time, plus he has to deal with whatever goes on day to day. He will need aupport and encouragement from the American people; people who will be willing to put the good of the country ahead of their personal preferences from time to time.
He said he would "change the world". It sounds lofty, but it is true. I look forward to the days when, like the old days, the US was the world leader in promoting the progression of civilization. America includes some of the worst and some of the best examples of what humans can do.
Many of us in Canada are pulling for you. We would rather love you than hate you.
Mike @ 4:10
What an idiot and obvious McCain supporter!
I like Bakack's plan and the biggest part of energy independence is keeping us safe dummy.
Obama, You are Very well prepared for the President of United States. you have a well thought out plan for Health care and I agree it is a right for all of us Americans to have health care coverage. I have already voted for you.
CC
He ran one of the finest campagns in recent history. Less drama , no back stabbing and with a vigilant army of volunteers Sen. Obama is on his way to the white house.
Barack is about the prople. His policies will keep us safe. Sfter eight years of Bush do you feel safer?
Barack 08'
To Mike:
No one can keep us "safe". The person who gives up their privacy for security....deserves neither. I think this was said a couple of hundred years ago by Ben Franklin. Please excuse me if the quote is not exact. The current administration has used this scare tactic on us since the beginning of the war. Remember when the war started and anyone who disagreed was unpatriotic. We pride ourselves on our Constitution but only want those rights for those who agree with us. To defend with your life the rights of a person who professes things you would give your life for. That is the American way. Barack Obama will help us get that cake back. The rest of it is just the frosting.
Hi Anderson, I am a Canadian who finds the current American Election to be quite motivating to all indiviual from various walks of life. I am a proud Black Canadian who would like to say a few simple words that I found quite inspiring a profound way....Rosa Parks sat so that Martin Luther King Jr. could walk.....Martin Luther King Jr. walked so that Barrack Obama could run...Barrack Obama ran so.... I will tell you the rest once he is elected president of the United States of America.
Barack I place ALL MY CONFIDENCE IN YOU. You have inspired me. You have given me strength and positive ideas.
Barack inspite of all your priorites contiune to exercise wisdom.
Love and spiritual coverage over you and your family.
I say thanks to your family for giving birth to you and thanks to you for accepting the nomination of fighting for us as the President of the United States of America and a blessed friend to the world.
YES WE DID!
Go out and vote! Get these rethugs out!
~Lawrence in Denver
His first priority won't be to uphold and defend the constitution ?
Can't wait to hear that swearing in. I Obama swear to elect activist judges who don't care what is in the constitution.
Sound, level-headed leadership.
John MCain's priorities? STILL haven't heard one thing.
Its so good to have an intelligent President again.....oh that's right everyone has to vote first .... okay people what are you waiting for.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
McCain priorities:
Deal with Palin.
Deal with Palin x2.
Somehow deal with Palin...
George Bush & Republicans had 8 years. We tried it their way. Time to try something new.
And BTW – Energy Independence is the #1 most important priority for National Security. The two of them are sewn together.
These are great priorities. Energy independence is intrinsically tied into national security, new jobs, and global climate change. Barack understands that America needs to prioritize our survival on this planet.
The truth is that Obama was a big part of the problem in causing the economic mess. The Democrats simply wouldnt regulate the mortgage industry. Obama will kill business in this country and companies will begin to move overseas.
Can anybody tell me what is McCain's plan? oh... there's isn't any.
Obama has an agenda.
McCain has Joe the plumber.
You decide America,.....
If he strengthen the American nuclear family, he will have done his job. If he does not, nothing else he does will matter. The good news is that he seems to love his wife and kids.
It's so refreshing to see that Barack Obama is looking past the election and into the future as president. This clearly indicates his strength and love for his country and doing what is best for all citizens.
I'm very confident that Obama/Biden will win this election, but if the unthinkable happens it's good to know both will continue there work as senators....but we won't have to worry about because they are Presiden Obama and Vice President Biden
I'm an American who's living in Canada. I mailed my absentee ballot in the beginning of October and I have to say this was the first time in my voting history that a candidate has moved me and has me excited for our country's future.
I think that you have your priorities in order; however we still have 3 days to go until the election. John McCain has not yet said anything of value to the people of America and I don't think that he will. But we can not under estimate him or "Girl Gone Wild" for that matter; therefore we must continue the momentum of making sure that everyone gets out to vote.
I have already requesting my tickets to your inauguration and I know that you will be the next President of the United States.
Go Obama!!!!!!!!
J.S. get a life – don't let that old man McSame decive you any more than he already has. How about lookin up some facts on the "radical" professor instead of repeating what McSame tells you to.
Would love to see the tapes the Los Angles Times has in their vault...
@Mike:
I don't care if he said my first priority is to make sure Mike has $1 million dollars, you wouldn't be happy. It's people like you who enjoy the divisive hateful things in the world. I will continue to pray for you and everyone else who has been sadly influenced by the McCain/Palin camp.
But but but... He is a baby killer, communist, will spread the wealth around.....And more he is Anti American...
Mike,
Do you remember those television ads for RIF - Reading Is Fundamental? Your response is a good example of why. He was asked to rank issues from a list of issues and National Security was not on that list of issues. Therefore, if had provided that answer, he would not have been answering the question, but rather using the forum to pander and try to sway the conversation. Kinda like Sarah Palin always wants to talk about energy and Alaska. Luckily, Barack Obama can intelligently speak to a host of issues. You betcha!
He will be a great president!
I can't wait for a competant president!
It's been 8 LONG years!
Obama/Biden '08
His first priority will be to figure out how he lost the election.
The economywill not matter because we are going to "spread the wealth" and everyone will have everything needed. There is no need to worry about the energy because we will tax all those big companies and give everyone enough money to meet all our needs.
That is Obamas promise and he can not lie.
Right?
To Mike:
He specifically said energy independence is linked to national security. If we developed other sources of energy, we would not need to drill here OR send money to terrorist havens to get oil. Also, if our economy is in the toilet, how will we find the resources to keep America safe?
His top priority should be winning the election first and not displaying an ego. Obama has already planned Obamapalooza before this article. If Obama loses the election he will have to explain a few things?
Obama's bright enough to say that we don't know what will happen in January so all priorities could change. If there is a national security issue that would definitely change his priorities.
McCain's comment about being tested already...when was he president? He's never been tested. He's never had to make an executive decision like a president. His story about the Cuban Missile crisis was 25 years ago before Vietnam even. He is so outdated and out of touch. He should retire after this. Look a the way he ran his campaign. He won a few battles, but lost a lot and will ultimately lose the war on Tuesday.
How could we have gotten so lucky? To receive a man that excels in organization. Just look at what he has done with this campaign. Those skills will be the most vital, when sifting through the mess the GOP has put this country in.
FIFTY YEAR OLD REPUBLICAN VOTING FOR OBAMA/BIDEN
So is he turning a blind eye to the 2 wars we are in? What about the very real possibility of a 3rd if Israel goes into war with Iran?
Lets not forget we are in War right now. Our economy won't boom until we finish this war. Pulling out is not an option, unless you favor Al Qaeda gaining ground and there potentially being another attack on US soil.
...or people can continue wearing their "Obama blinders" and refuse to acknowledge the big picture of reality....
The youths are not voting in record numbers according to what we are hearing, American youths, please go out and vote. Go and go in multitudes, change this country, you can!!. Can you??
Hey Mike, did you read the story. Obama was asked to choose from a list of issues and national security wasn't one of them!! Please stop being blinded by your ideology and vote smart this year!!
That should of read he is about the people. I am hearing that the companies that are or will receive money from the bai out packages are laying off people. How can they take our money and then lay people off. How dare they.
I early voted for Obama in Texas. Where are Palin's medical records? Obama, Biden and McSame have released their records. We need to see what kind of lipstick she has in her records.
CNN is in love with Obama. What happens when the love goes sour or economy goes to further down the toillete. Should we even bother to vote CNN? You already declared Obama the winner. CNN is pathetic left wing news organization and should be in Russia. I have no idea why they are here in the United States pretending to be unbiased. We are not stupid as you think we are.
The longer we keep sending all our money to the middle east the longer the potential for terrorist attacks will continue. Right on, Obama - get us ENERGY INDEPENDENT as we straighten out our financial mess left by Bush.
We're no longer looking at short-term safety - it's about long-term.
I guess Barack doesn't need to silence his critics when he has his butt buddies at CNN doing it for him.
Notice how Senator Obama applies real time analysis to the problems. It would have been easy to say, the economy is the number one focus and then national security but he focus on something that can affect how well those two issues are taken care of, the financial institutions that play a major role in the economy. No strong economy and you have no money to strengthen your security. One way to strengthen the economy is to tackle energy independence, breaking away from the middle eastern countries that do not like the U.S. and creating alternative energy jobs in the U.S. economy. He understands well how they are all linked. Better than most right now. Vote people, vote Obama/Biden on Tuesday. Put America first!
I like his priorities that he outlined. At least he has a plan that will help get this Great nation back on the right track! McCain only offers more of the same failed policies of George Bush and the Republican party…
J.S.
Why doesn't McCain explain to the american people why right after the keating 5 scandel he used tax payer money to throw a family reunion for himself and his family at a navy base in Bermuda.Where he used the miltary to cart around Cindy and carry her shopping bags.
BRAVO, PRESIDENT OBAMA....
another priority over then next 8 years will have to be UNDOING all of Bush's rotten executive and legislative actions..... WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK
First order of buisness will be GO DOWN on Micheal Obama!
Personally I would like to thank Senator Obama, for the way he has handle himself and his campaign, he had really cause me to relook at my attitude about life and my approach to it, because of the way he has handle himself under fire, there have been a lot of situation where I felt my character was unjustly attack, but my approach to it was by way of angry and firing back injust, so again Senator Obama I want to thank you.
Gary
You have to be elected! Keep speaking and you may not.
@J.S.:
While you are asking, can you ask the bank to release a copy of the canceled check for $400,000 that McCain stroked to Khalidi and his peeps for their causes. You need to give it a rest buddy.
He had an interview with POWER 106 in LA, and he told the host that is first priority will be ending the war.
Barack has kicked out 3 reportes who have been following him from day one for some hacks from Essence and Ebony magazine. Wow he isn't even president and already has completely suppressed the first amendment to the constitution. This clears this out of the way and he can start on the second amendment asap.
Pathetic Barack. If it's not about race and free speech supression then why did he replace legitimate news reporters who have been following him from day one with some dilitants who occasionally show up from Essence and Ebony magazine. Welcome to the preview of the scary show he intends for us all.
Looks like you either follow his orders or you are suppressed. Keep the change Barack America does not need its freedoms suppressed by some lace curtain radical. What a suprise there is no article about this from CNN.
Barack Obama the best president General Electric can buy.
I raise my mug for that too. i love this guy!! can't wait to vote tomorrow
on my day off... woo hoo taking it to the white house!!!
happy halloween to cnn *especially anderson cooper ; )
and to all my fellow dems! get out there and vote
and to the reps. halloween is coming late to you guys on novemeber 4th!!! lol!!!!!
obama/biden 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and 12 of course!!!!!!!
If you think the last four years have been bad wait until the next two with Obama, Nancy and Harry and you will know what bad really means!
National Security may not have been mentioned as a priority because it will still be funded and the two wars will still be ongoing. It's not like a new President gets a clean slate or a new chess board in foreign policy local issues when he takes over. A new President takes the place of the previous chess player with the moves he has done up to this point. THINK PEOPLE!!! THINK!!!
The economy is the biggest priority for the US and the rest of the World. What happens if the economy goes down the crapper and the two unfinished wars can no longer be funded? What happens if no money is available for Homeland Security? The economy and defense are intertwined. THINK PEOPLE!!! THINK!!!
Vote early and demand that others do as well.
"That one" and Joe "the Biden" in '08!!!
"Oh keep me safe, McCain!"
Geez, Mike, you live in that typical Republical sphere of fear.
Yes, there are bad people out there. Your chances of getting hurt by one are minute.
McCain or Obama: it doesn't matter, they aren't the ones sitting at the border with a gun. The infrastructure for security has been in place for years.
But, hey, if you want to live in an old VW van with a shotgun, heating your canned beans on a generator powered electric cooktop... go for it!
Planning, not polling, is the key to any successful Presidency. Just like the way he focused on McCain while still dealing with Hillary, Obama's always looking ahead.
And as for you Mike, this is supposed to be the land of the free and the home of the BRAVE. Get it? BRAVE! Man up, Mike!
Just say no to teachers taking away childrens lunch so as to share it redistribute it fairly.
Wanna contrast a bit, I am too surprised of Americans. Does going to Church makes one a Christain?...I cant wait to see Obama as President on Tuesday and Joe the Plumber going to where he immigrated or his parents..Where does Sara Palin come from b4 telling others americans to be better thatn others..I wanna know where her parents came from..All of you guys are children of immagrants..Native americans dont talk the way you guys speak. I thought our 3rd world countries have problem with voting problems, But America ah..We just had our election Oct. 14 and all went peacefully well..no recount, no machine problems..
navarius,
Toronto, Ontario
I think Obama has a problem with premature elocution.
vote people, and don't be fooled by the scare tactics of GOP, there was a lot of stuff that happened over those years.... destroying things is far easier than rebuilding them.... but we still have a chance to rebuilt if we vote OBAMA and BIDEN
Time for educated people to restore this great country, no matter how hard core republicans feel about it....McCain and Palin, may energized the race issue, but have not proposed anything but distorted ad campaigns.
Vote smart people, and do vote... be patient....wining against con artist is not so easy, so be smarter then them
To the: (TheTruthHurts), This countries national security is not at RISK, that crap is something you Republicans play up to put fear in people. If you racist NEO-CONS didn't treat people the way you do, you wouldn't have to worry about some one trying to get back at you.
For all you people who think we are on the threshold of something special, remember they still belong to one of the major parties. Nothing will change, it will be the same old same old.
Mark my words....
He has the right priorities.
The hole that has been dug for the American people during this administration is so deep and wide that it will takes years – maybe generations to dig back out. There is no quick fix. At least I believe that Obama has given thought to, has a plan for and the guts to carry forward. The sad part is thata what ever happens, the next few years are going to be hell and Obama, should he be elected, will be blamed for the hard payback. The voting public retains their water longer than their memory and common sense. Hopefully, too, with a filibuster proof voting block in the congress, perhaps the Repubs willhave to quit playing obstructionist and blaming the Dems for not doing anything. We can but hope and pray that even this is not too late to save something of the American dream for our children and grandchildren.
From my perspective, America would be so much more respected and admired with Obama's leadership. He represents what the World should be and that's good news when we are talking about a super power.
Nigeria likes the united states more compare to the british who colonised them.
You are the right choice....keep on keeping on!
This is great... but I must say I wish Barack would not have mentioned plumbing - Now all we are going to hear from the McCain camp is some stupid catch phrase like –How is he going to fix the plumbing without "Joe the Plumber"?. I truly hope not and it sounds stupid, but that is all that seems to come out of that campaign.
Please let this country Elect Obama/Biden!!!!!!!
This dude is smart. It is good to have a smart president with a plan. Not someone who is just told what to do .
Hey Mike read the story instead of trying to read between the lines. Good GOD some people!!!!
God Bless America! And the "rule of law" through reasonable people. If McCain wins this election, I am not sure we can survive the aftermath. Ignorance will have won out over intellect. Hate over kindness, injustice over justice, and yes evil over good (sorry separationist).
Palin and McCain will be the end of Democracy!
To the: (TheTruthHurts), This countries national security is not at RISK, that crap is something you Republicans play up to put fear in people. If you racist NEO-CONS didn't treat people the way you do, you wouldn't have to worry about some one trying to get back at you.
You folks might not want to open that Khalidi vault. McCain had much more of a relationship with him than did Obama. His biggest financial supporter was Mcsame.
I guess all McCain supporters are just plain stupid>>>>>>
May be Alaska is the place for them and take Joe the fake plumber with you.
God bless Obama and we're determine to win.
We need to give this talented, experienced, knowledgeable, man of wisdom and understanding, a chance to do what we know he can and will do.
I cannot believe that here are people out there that believes McCain is going to be different than Bush. Bush and the Republicans were a disaster for America!!
Obama's first details are going to mend the damage Bush, and his pet monkey aka Cheney has, and continues to do with our nation against middle eastern countries (Pakistan for one) who we need help from, when it comes to terrorists working in that region. Give the election to Boris, and Natasha, and we might wake up one morning to news that a nation has attacked the US. Not a group of angry idiots who take sand showers and shave with box cutters, but a nation with a billion man army and nukes. Aim at Texas first...please. Sorry Texans...but Bush is your pet, the rest of us are tired of your pet missing the litter box.
National Security is lumped in with Energy Independence. Also, should it be a priority on its own? Should we build a missle shield around Europe or should we get jobs going again? Hmm....
This is where Republicans fall way short. McCain has given nothing. Where's his priorities? I'll tell you: 1) Attack Barrack; 2) Keep Sarah away from the media; 3) Give myself and my rich friends tax cuts; 4) Continue to propogate our tax cut as a way to stimulate the economy and create jobs; 5) Keep americans scared and dumb so they never question us.
What kind of America do you want to live in?
True DIVINE intervention at work. I continue to pray that all will go well.
Namaste'
The comment about keeping us safe as the first priority. That is a given. Our security has been endangered by the stupid Bush policies, and not responding to the warning of am impending Al Quida attack prior to 9/11, and I have complete confidence in the wisdom, judgment, and decency of Barack Obama.
I used to admire John McCain, but have lost so much respect for him. He has used his 5+ years of imprisonment to gain a Senate seat, and uses it at every opportunity as though that qualifies him to be President. Nonsense! As the youngest of 5 brothers who served in WWII, any one of my brothers were better qualified to be President than he is. They went through the horror of hand-to-hand combat both in the Battle of the Bulge and Okinawa; an experience totally foreign to John McCain. Certainly I honor his service in Vietnam, but his prison camp experience does not automatically qualify him to be President. He has neither the maturity (despite his long years), nor the judgment to be Commander in Chief. We don't need another President who is in the pocket of the Military Industrial Complex which Eisenhower warned us about 50 years ago.
I pray the incipient racism resident in all white Americans to some extent does not prevent us from enjoying the exciting leadership of this remarkable young man. I'm a white 82 year old who is hopeful that I am one among millions of senior citizens who appreciate the message of hope and unison Barack Obama reperesents.
Obama has defined the right priorities for this country.If he is true ti his promises and commitments, he will have 8 years to save the US!!!!
Sen. Obama is ready to lead now. He is level headed and is prioritizing what needs to get done. John McCain on the other hand is to erratic and that scares the bajesus outta me.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Change is a comin'...
Obama/Biden '08
The comment about keeping us safe as the first priority. That is a given. Our security has been endangered by the stupid Bush policies, and not responding to the warning of am impending Al Quida attack prior to 9/11, and I have complete confidence in the wisdom, judgment, and decency of Barack Obama.
I used to admire John McCain, but have lost so much respect for him. He has used his 5+ years of imprisonment to gain a Senate seat, and uses it at every opportunity as though that qualifies him to be President. Nonsense! As the youngest of 5 brothers who served in WWII, any one of my brothers were better qualified to be President than he is. They went through the horror of hand-to-hand combat both in the Battle of the Bulge and Okinawa; an experience totally foreign to John McCain. Certainly I honor his service in Vietnam, but his prison camp experience does not automatically qualify him to be President. He has neither the maturity (despite his long years), nor the judgment to be Commander in Chief. We don't need another President who is in the pocket of the Military Industrial Complex which Eisenhower warned us about 50 years ago.
I pray the incipient racism resident in all white Americans to some extent does not prevent us from enjoying the exciting leadership of this remarkable young man. I'm a white 82 year old who is hopeful that I am one among millions of senior citizens who appreciate the message of hope and unison Barack Obama reperesents.
There may be something in this statement that repeats something I have said elsewhere, but never in this context.
Someone recently asked me what I am afraid of. That's easy: another republican president...........
I am an independent and I have decided today, after listening to Seneter Obama, he is the right choice for our country and for the world at this time of our generation. I can predict that he will win and
the world will be much safer and at peace after the election; a psychological mind set change for this time.
Shalom
When has McCain really been tested? Not to knock what the man has gone through, but being locked up in Vietnam and tortured doesn't mystically make a person a superior leader.
That same silly logic could apply to him being a superior toilet cleaner because of his ability to clutch the brush.
McCain is living in his deluded cold war world. I had a great deal of respect for the man, his dirty politics show no shame.
Dear Mike
If our government stopped meddling where it doesn't belong and concentrated on making our borders safer and our economy stronger you would be safe. But ignorant people like you believe our government does nothing wrong and does everything right for the sake of spreading democracy to place they may not be ready for it yet. Grow up, grow a set and find some intelligence.
A man with a plan? Seriously??
Did Bill Clinton not say 2 days ago that Obama didn't have a clue how to handle the economic situation and ran to his advisors along with Clinton's advisors for help.
Give me something that I can sell to the American people, they are dumb enough to believe anything I say. At least he's got one thing right, the people willing to vote for him are dumb enough to be sold anything!
I'd be very curious as to why every day this week, around 7am Pacific Time, McCain or Palin rallies are always on CNN....is this because you were accused of being pro-Obama? I have not seen one Biden or Obama rally....
I 'm so glad Obama didn't say fight, fight, fight like that old fool call McCain. As anyone with any kind of brain would know without income or revenue there are really no growth. So, if there is no growth then there is only? I think most people in America are ready to start growing once again, and stop all of the non-sense fighting.
McCain = no change
Obama/Biden 2008
Mike, I think you know that security and energy independence are related. Further, there is no doubt that public safety would trump subsidizing your mini wind farm.
The posts on this thread have been largely civil and literate. I am impressed. They are still BS, but I am impressed nonetheless.
Doug, VA
Stablizing this economy is "National Security" think about it....
if that's possible
His top priority for '09 ought to be doing his job in the Senate (for a change) and showing his ability to "unite" by working with President McCain.
Sounds like a great way to start off. GObama!
If there is an "October Surprise", and it's racism, my already low opinion of the wisdom of the American electorate will be reinforced.
Great Interview! He is so very presidential and makes me feel secure and hopeful for the first time in a long time. I've been voting for 40 years and I haven't been this excited about a candidate since Bobby Kennedy. Please, everyone, VOTE and use your brain and your common sense – do not vote on propaganda and smears. Vote what is best for this country.
Obama/Biden
I wish we had a leader like Obama. I'm sick of our politicians !
If the economy is #1? And if the Government truly wants to restore confidence in the Banking system and Wall Street, lets hope we start seeing some big insiders getting charged and arrested for causing this crisis from their crimes.
8 trillion dollars stolen from this economy and NO ONE HAS BEEN CHARGED ? We know this was a criminal act, let see some justice served.
If there is an "October Surprise", and it's racism, my already low opinion of the wisdom of the American electorate will be reinforced. And I have not said this before!
What about National Security??? Umm "B"-Rock, I love you dearly but come on man....you have to keep this country safe.
Mike.......Irag is Mccains unfinished Vietnam Quest. It is his whole frame of reference. It is how he has lived his life. We would never be safe with McCain. It would be one skirmish after another. At least Obama is looking beyond the war in Irag and to the economical one we our waging in America. Haven't you heard....It's the economy studpid.
Those priorities are commendable, but I have to think President Obama's priorities #2 and #3 may be forced lower down by pressing events in Iraq...like Bush's the failure to reach an accord about troop levels in Iraq...and the men languishing in Guantanamo...and a miserable winter fighting the Taliban. I think an "energy independence" initiative won't be ready until the Summer of '09. Healthcare reform will be even later...2010.
Priorities seems good: Economy, Energy, Healthcare and education. These are based on new policy proposals. All are important for our national security.
You will get your Messiah, sure enough. But the ones his presidency will hurt most are not the Republicans, but in fact the poor that he claims his policies would help. This will become more evident four years from now.
For even the best of men...are men at best. Obama is not the answer to your life woes and a solution to most of your problems but that is something you will have to discover for yourself.
But I have heard of a real Messiah who came 2000 years ago and was crucified and rose from the dead and is coming again...
that's it...there's no challenger, ppl...Sen. Obama just put the nail in Sen. McCain's coffin...just compare his demeanor to Sen. McCain's when he gave that interview to Larry King...It's game over...
Obama/Biden 08.
Kina.
Mike, wake up. You have a better chance of getting struck by lightening than of getting killed by terrorists. If anything, that wind turbine in your yard would help keep you from sending as much of your money to gulf states where terrorists are bred. It would also keep guys like Dick Cheney from having to send the US military to war in order to secure the oil.
So many typical illiterate Republicans. That's what you get for cutting funding for special education.
So, let's connect the dots for them since so many that post here lack critical thinking skills. Ok, here goes: Priority #2 about energy independence, according to Senator Obama, IS tied to National Security. You can't be safe as long as we are importing oil from the Mideast that provides petro-dollars to Ismalic Terrorists who are controlled and influenced by Osama Bin Laden. Alright, now all you dim-witted little Republicans out there, raise your hand if I need to connect the dots for you again.
Mike, it is a given that a President's primary task is to keep us safe. Why didn't you call Bush to account for doing and saying nothing when he was warned about an impending attack prior to 9/11? And the excursion into Iraq has not made us safer, quite the contrary.
Like it or not, Obama has framed the discourse very expertly. He acts, then McCain Palin reacts. Obama says "Change," McCain speaks against change. Obama brings up taxes, and then McCain talks about taxes. He is the front-runner because he's got the ideas.
People, do you really care about this country? Our strength is our freedom; we've always said "all Americans are free and equal" while quietly putting down the black man. Now we have a black man too Christian to hate us back, and willing to add his fuel to the fire that burns inside us all, to be an example to his own people. We have a duty to shine out to the world, to be the city on the hill that every man wishes to travel to, and to teach others how we did it.
John McCain thinks that being a fighter and a survivor means that he has been properly "tested" to be President. He doesn't appear to understand what the qualities are that make a good leader, other than military experience and pugnaciousness.
"a tax cut for 95 percent of working Americans"
1% of working Americans pays 40% of income tax. If this 1% of Americans moves to other countries, 99% of working American will be in the poorhouse. So...... keep dreaming about spreading the wealth.
I can guarantee, Bill Gates will be moving somewhere else and $200 million or more that he donates every year, will be gone too.
Democrats had majority in Congress for last 2-4 years. Did they cancel CAFTA???????? NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The jobs will continue being exported, unless labor unions will agree to pay cut.
Lawyer lies every time his mouth is moving – remember that joke????