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The truth is Obama is not his aunt's keeper! You are blowing this out of proportion. It's a non-issue. Thank you

This is the aunt on his fathers side. The one he only met for a month when he was 10. I have an aunt who lives in California (I think) from my fathers' side of the family. I saw him last the day i learned to tie my shoe. I don't even know this aunt's last name because she is married. I don't even know if she is alive. I believe that this, as well as 'joe the plumber' info was leaked to the press by someone with connections to these databases. The media has connections obviously.

Palin needs to go back to Alaska.

I love how all these people that believe this crap about Obama's aunt being illegal. It does not matter if she is illegal or not , and here is why. I also believe Obama did not know. He has very little if anything to do with his father's side of the family. He had nothing to do with his father all his life. He had little if any contact from his father's side of the family.It would be like saying , if your father left and moved to the other side of the world, would you have contact with his family? or would you grow up with the dide of the family you live with, which would be your mother. We all know the answer to that. Obama has lived with his mother, and grandmother his whole childhood, and has ramained with that family since. he has hardly ever mentioned his father, let alone his side of the family, for a reason. The simple truth is, he has nothing to do with them, or very little, and probably does not even see them once a year on holidays. he had no contact with most of them. So to say he did not know about his aunt, which i am sure he did not have much contact with, is the truth.

You people act like you don’t understand politics and it is amazing. We all know that politicians are liar and hypocrites. They embellish the truth, and only tell half of what they know if it benefits them. They also have selective memories and hearings. So what if the lady is an undocumented immigrant? It was the immigration department that dropped the ball on that issue. This issue is of very little consequence at this point because neither of the candidates paid any attention to immigration during their campaigns. The subject of immigration only came up maybe once in each debate. Immigration and social security were the forgotten issues in this election campaign.

Who wants to be held accountable for their aunts and uncles action.. When and if he speaks to this woman is he suppose to ask about her immigration status???? How sick of people to judge him for this are we to judge McSame for him cheating on his wife or Sarah for her daughter being pregnant oh yeah that affects them directly. Will her being here help your 401K will it stop this crisis or end this war will we have a better education system???????

You know its a shame that the rest of the world can see that Obama and Biden is the right ticket for this country. But america does'nt see it, we are so quick to judge people by color, and not by character. We need leaders who speaks of hope, peace and solutions. Not war, enemies, and bomb bomb bomb. We have to find a way to end this war., If we can make peace with the rest of the world we won't have to worry about enemies . We have to sell more products overseas and stop excepting so much from other countries. MCCain just want's to protect the wealthy and special interest. Regualate, regulate, regulate. Things have gotten out of hand. Obama!!!!! 08

how can you hold obama responsible for his aunt actions. please someone explain this for me. this woman is a grown individual living her own life. she is not residing with the obama familiy, that when it should be a problem. these guys need to get a life

What dimmocraps don't want to spread the wealth to Obummer's brother and auntie?

What a bunch of hippo crips.

Lying Joe Biden and Obummer do not have half the experience of Sarahcuda!

Palin/McCain campaign=dirt, sleaze, slander, lies, distortion, no substance, no plan, no policies, dishonesty, hate, corruption, etc.

Elle–you are wrong

Just last week McCain Started guaranteeing that he would come back in the polls within the last few days of the campaign and win it.
It sounds like he was ready for his party to release their October surprise. Too bad it's a non-issue. Obama doesn't know what everyone of his relatives are up to.

We are concerned about revealing a person illegal status, but not about using government resources to trash a private citizan, because he asked a candidate a fair question and the candidate didn't like his OWN answer. We are more concerned about the exposure of
of an illeagal immigrant, Obama put in his book and not about Mickey Mouse be allowed to vote in Cuyahogen County, or the Dallas cowboys voting unbeknownest to themselves voting in Ohio.
Barney Frank sees the wealthy (himself excluded) as the government piggy bank, Obama has a whole new Bill of Rights , forget the ones
the Country started with. Obama sounds just like FDR in his June 11, 1944 speech and we have been throwing money at the same problems for 64 years, and you say his is the party of change and hope. Skip the second amendmant, forget free speech with the "Fairness doctrine,Forget the Right to life, Liberty and the PURSUIT (not guarantee) of happiness.
Geez , I am ready for someone new. Go McCain/Palin

Shift the illegal half-Aunt on welfare out of this country!
Thats the kind of Change we can believe in!
Maybe Obama has other cousins here illegally
REP. John Conyers should checkl.

didnt the times of london break this story thursday?
was it even a leak? didnt they just ask her. i guess obama campaign cant handle the facts

Let it go Please, this is nonsense, I would not consider this for one moment when I walk into the voting booth.

What else he does not know ?????

Hardy

Wake up people, that is what you'll wish you could not do when you find out that your nightmare will not go away. if Obama is elected.
You will all me crying for your freedom when you find out that Obama is not this concern persom about your needs people. I know you will not believe me, and how you wish that you had listen to those who tried to tell you whom this Obama is not.

Who cares! I sure can't be responsible for all the things my relatives do. I don't think this kind of information should reflect badly on any candidate-it's simply not that big of a deal.

LOL~Is this the best they can do? Just wait, by Monday it will be revealed that the McCain/Bush camp leaked this story. Her personal information is none of our business and most could care less about it.
For the record, I felt the same about Joe the Plumbers back tax issues. Again, none of our business.
However, the only candidates that can really help America is the Obama/Biden ticket.
This republican PROUDLY voted for them today!

Too little too late...its still game over for McCain and Bush.

Conyers is right. An investigation by Homeland Security is needed .... not for the purpose stated ....rather to immediately discover how to prevent illegal aliens who are denied legal status can somehow continue to live in USA on the dole ... no less.

There are 12,000.000 illegals in America and the only reasons why this one makes a difference is her connection to Obama. It is amazing how people will accept a war collaborater and a retarded woman over a man that has more qualifications in his small finger than both put together.

Obama's biggest fear.

Commercials about his relationship with Rev. Wright.

Let's cue them up again and again.

Let's face it.. if it wasn't for the DNC messing up FL and MI, we would have our first woman President on Tuesday instead of our first African American one.

What does OBAMA aunt living in the US have to do with him, First of all he has nothing to do with her, just like Sarah Palin's daughter getting pregnant has nothing to do with her. Repugs are pathetic! WAKE UP AMERICA

Voted McCain/Palin today.

Yeah!!!

Hispanic for McCain/Palin.

Smears and fears. It's all the country wrecking Republican Party has left.

Obama is nothing but lies. He tells you what you want to hear like that idoit woman who said" Obma is going to pay for the gas in my car and pay my mortgage" correct with my hard earned money.

Obama's welfare state needs a whole bunch of suckers to pay for it.

Biden is a jerk give me Palin anytime. The tide is turning.

All together now;

McCain is a HERO.

Obama is a ZER0.

McCain is a HERO.

Obama is a ZER0

Considering the Rublicans are controlling the Federal government at the moment, this "news" shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. Seems that it isn't changing anyone's mind tho – just like it didn't change anyone's mind when McCain's brother (who was campaigning for him) called the police to whine and complain about traffic in VA and made the campaign look petty and stupid.

Obama can't control anything his aunt (half-aunt, actually) just like McCain can't control his brother.

Whoever leaked this should be fired.

I believe that Barack Obama didn't know her status. For one, have the Republicans or anyone for that matter..forgotten that Obama has only met his father a few times. That was definitely shown on his ads, and is a part of his story. So with that said, how exactly is he supposed to know everything about his aunt who is on his Dad's side???

My b/f is African (raised in America)..and his father was born in Africa...he moved here in college.my b/f has Aunts who moved here as well who he knows very little about. So if he was a presidential nominee, that would be an issue because he didn't know them..and their immigrant status?? Ridiculous. This should be investigated, as it is highly corrupt.

I'm sorry, I fail to see the story here......., I don't even know what my aunt is doing right now...... I doubt if there are many people who do..... He's giving whatever BBBBBIIIIIIIIGGGGGGG contributions she has given back to her and has said that all laws that are applicable should be followed....., to bad she's not a huge sports star.... she might have been granted her asylum.......

MY god !! All your poor demoncrats. How dare we forget that NOBODY in the media has the right to question the Messiah Obama about anything.

That our government has apparently given a security clearance to a candidate for the Presidency, and obviously did not even investigate foreign-born family members, raises serious doubt in my mind about the thoroughness and accuracy of the investigation performed by our government. Reminiscent of the performance of our intelligence agencies prior to the 9/11 attacks.

this is silly. I do not like either one running- but come on- we may not know what our aunts/uncles do- but something as big as immigration status????? notice how immigration has been ignored in the race?
I'm sorry I still have a problem with his past affiation with the church- and I have a big problem for someone who is out for top possition who will not wear a pin of our flag. I find that an insult.
Both have lied- both have pulle dstupid stunts – it's politics.
I also have problems understanding why he wil not release who is funding him. If he had nothing to hide- then release the info. again because of his church stuff- I do worry.
As stated the other is like what we have now-

The GOP slime machine continues to pump out fresh "news" every minute. These half-witted dirt bags are just sickening and I cannot wait to send them to the unemployment line like so many Americans they have sent to the unemployment line.

They put this country into utter turmoil and they talk about this? I will dance a jig when these clowns are dumped on Pennsylvania Avenue. I think the GOP should take the proverbial hemlock and just go to sleep. They are doing more damage than good at this point

Who cares about someones Aunt?!?!?

God knows I would never want anyone to hold me accountable for my relatives!!!

J. Wrtight didn't work, Ayers didn't work, so now they are gonna go for the aunt. Coicendence? I think not.

Obama/Biden 08/12

You liberals are such hypocrites. You moan and complain about everything the Republicans do, then when your candidate is hiding the truth (again) you still blame the Republicans. So immature, so uneducated, completely pathetic.

absolutely, Obama has a lot to hide. I am surprised the media did not hid the this fact. They seem to be in lock step with the Obama campaign. Comrade Obama and his cronies are in for a big surprise. people are starting to wake up.

Go McCain and Palin 2008

SO?

I don't even know where half my uncles and aunts are. Gimme a break.

Has anyone even confirmed if the AP story is true? I mean, has anyone confirmed that aunt is here illegally?

So What? What the hec does that have to do with Obama? Come one people lets...

Big 'Effin Deal

I will sure be grateful when this is all over. I am so sick of seeing those short Howdy Doody arms with the thumbs pointed up.

I guess this means now that Sen Obama can't appoint his aunt the cabinent position he had "promised" her. What a joke this is.

sad sad sad.. what does she have to do with obama's actual life.. she's an adult.. it's not his responsibility to look after every single person in his family. once again, silly politics get in the way of the real truth.. and that's that this country is in dire straits and all the republicans can do is try to divide us again.. focus on the issues.. not the garbage..

btw.. i voted obama/biden already!

*Yawn* Wake me up when you post some REAL news. Who the hell cares??? This is not going to help the Republicans get more votes! Funny.....

This is a ridiculous non-issue-how about this...let's worry about issues for once...

And yes, how suspicious that this should come out now....

I understand that the leak is maybe even illegal...

He doesn't control his Aunt's actions. What she did is out of his hands. He said he didn't know her residency status and I believe him. It has no affect on him or his campaign. Is this your october surprise? PATHETIC!!!!! Try again McCain. It's too late. You and your pathetic running mate might as well pack it now. The party is over!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Who cares? Is it really relevant that Obama's aunt might be an illegal alien? Is it really relevant that the timing of this might be "suspicious"?

This in no way has anything to do with Senator Obamas campaign. Smells like a sneaky McCain/Republican Party move, showing their lowliness. If I were Senator Obama, when he gets the "congratulations" phone call from McCain Tuesday night, I wouldn't even answer. But knowing how decent a man Obama is, he'll tactfully thank him for the call.

Is our country better off now than in 2000? Republicans have ruined our country. Lie to yourself if you wish, but this bush presidency has been the worst in the last century. Republicans should hang their heads in shame. You are a pathetic bunch of losers.

Obama camp always complains when something is found out about him. This should have been out a long time ago. I have a feeling we are going to find out a lot of things we do not like if he is elected, The liberal media is so afraid of him, they will not report the truth.

If she's here and you know where she stays, why hasn't she been deported? What do want us to do, she's one of millions

A lie is a Lie . Obama said his aunt came here on tourist visa for his Senate ceremony in 2004. In the same release it is stated that Obama saw her 2 years ago and have not seen her since which means 2006

Ok you mean to tell me Obama did not ask her 2 years ago how come she was still in US .? That is the first question we ask even from strangers who stay here longer than 6 months.

Obama has lied constantly as listed below :
1- Lied about campaign funds
2- Lied about troop withdrawal . first it was 60 days now it is 16 months
3- Taxes . First it was $250k, then $200K, then $150K and now $125K.
4- Police man is stationed at his aunt's house to prevent reporters to get in . Was a police man stationed at Joe The Plumber's house . No, instead Obama people pulled Joe's confidential records out and
trashed Joe all they could .

Obama has lied to get votes . Those who voted early thinking tax increase would start at $250k now are stuck as they can not change their vote while the tax ceiling is dropping like a rocket . He is a fraud and does not know how to run any thing

I dont think it is suspicious at all about his aunt. It something that should be told and it just shows where this country is headed if this Obama guy whom is an absolute idiot gets into office. If you vote for Obama then I think you need to check yourself into an institution to get some help. He is wrong any which way you look at him. He is a bold face liar about what he says he is going to do for this country. It is a shame he can lie to all our American faces. He is a disgrace!!!!!

To "what about Joe?":

Joe the Plumber isn't running for President. Moreover, his release isn't timed three days before the general election.

By all means let's investigate how the story broke not how much did obama know and when did we know it. Because we Dear leader would never do anything illegal or knowingly aid his aunt to be illegally in this country and to live in a public housing project paid with government funds. We know in the liberal world the rules don;t apply to Obama or his relatives. They only apply to Republicans. The press is a joke since it took a foreign newspaper the Times of London to break this story. A good example of Obama not being vetted by the US press which has aided and abetted the Obama campaign from the beginning.

You know folks,no matter WHO gets in office we will be in for a long haul.Both sides are wrong and guilty of mud slinging.What we need to do is hope that we will all be OK.I for one am ready for a new day free of all this.

Hmmmmmm........ I wonder if I will be put into Mediation again until this closes? Oh Well I will try anyway. I hope come election day that America sends a clear message to McCain/Palin that we are tired of idiots running our country! It is time that someone that is "Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" be the President of The United States of America! I wonder if thier is an I.Q. requirement to run for President?

I don't know all of my extended family members very well. Some of them I don't know very well at all. You can't put any blame on Obama for his aunt, especially from the Kenyan side that he isn't as close with, or at least it seems like they aren't... he's visited Kenya, but I mean really.

This is just ridiculous.

Especially considering that "family is off limits"...

Get real! I have an aunt and uncle that live less than 100 miles from me. I haven't seen them or talked to them in over 30 years.

Am I supposed to know what they do, or even more, who they really are? Didn't think so.

Also, one last thing guys...

Send my condolences to Senator Dick Durbin and his family. He's been a Democrat here in Illinois and pretty popular. Of course, the Dems are not my favorite party but he is pretty popular. I just wanna send my condolences to him and his family...

God always has a plan Senator Durbin, God always has a plan.

God bless you and your family.

Willie Mays opened a bottle of Champagne, before the Giants won the wold series. BTW, the Giants lost.
Palin is being treated worse than Dan Quayle. Oh yeah, Quayle won.
Many think, watching Obama in recent days, that this ones over and they can stay home, not vote and he'll still win.
When it comes time to be in that state of solace in the voting booth, when we really examine ourselves, many won't be able to actually pull the lever for Obama.

The nasty, disgusting, despicable methods used by the Republican party is in no way worthy tp participate in running this country. America deserve better, we all deserve better than to be subjected to this negative crap... ENOUGH !

It's shameful that it took the London news media to break the 'aunt' story to begin with... of course, the US media didn't find it – they are either too lazy or too protective of their 'chosen one'. The LA newspaper should be shut down for keeping vital info (the Khalidi tape) from the American public on the eve of us having to decide on the candidates in this election. Since when did we start living in a country where our news is censored??????

Of course! Obama can do no wrong, his people can spin better than anyone. Obama's a fake and will take this country into Chavez territory.
Just look what happened to Joe the Plumer, and the Orlando news anchor after they had the gull to question the great one and his side kick. The party of hypocrits will ruin this nation, it will take an act of GOD to get it back on track.

Dear God, if I had to track each and every one of my relatives to make sure that they were legal, I would be unemployed. I am in my mid 40's and still meeting relatives on my fathers side. Had been in church with one for 11 years and never knew we were related. He is so not responsible for his relatives from Africa being her illegally. If you noticed she hadn't contacted him because she knew he would tell her to get back to her legal country. He is not closely linked to his African family because he spent his life with his maternal family. Give back Auntie's money, and put her on a plane. End of story!

Even if he had an aunt that is here illegally, I can quite understand he might not have known her legal status, I have many aunts & uncles, I don't see them often, as apparently Obama stated he didn't have frequent contact with her, do you think she was going to call him up and say, oh, by the way, you do realize that I am not a Legal resident. Besides, are the Republicans RUSHING out to get those 12 MILLIONS ILLEGALS OUT! I didn't think so. And I can bet that Everyone on this Site knows at least One Illegal Immigrant, and they don't say a word to anyone about it, no calls to get them out, otherwise, we wouldn't have 12 MILLIONS ILLEGALS,, RIGHT!!!!

I don't know all of my extended family members very well. Some of them I don't know very well at all. You can't put any blame on Obama for his aunt, especially from the Kenyan side that he isn't as close with, or at lesat it seems like they aren't... he's visited Kenya, but I mean really.

This is just ridiculous.

Unbelievable that Obama actually denies knowing that his aunt is illegal and living in poverty!! This is just another example of what a liar, crook, fraud, etc. etc. etc. Obama is. How much more has to come out for Americans supporting him to "GET IT" and realize what he's all about?? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out! He is bad news and we are in a world of hurt if he gets elected!!

In light of the case (Berg vs. Obama) that is now on the Supreme Court Docket. If proven to be true (and it certainly looks that way) Obama may be on the same deportation plane as his Aunt.

So, let me get this straight. Let's say that you found out your father's sister was illegal. What would you do? Call INS? Seriously. Get real.

Since Obama aunt lost her appeal for asylum four years ago, and still resides in the U.S.. Then the issue is not Obama, it's the I.N.S./I.C.E
Don't criticize Obama because a government agency has not followed though on it's mission.
Just as John McCain bother made a 911 call to complain about traffic.
Don't question John McCain, question why the local law enforcement agency has not issued a citation.

Is it US Administrations responsibility or is it Obama's responsibility that Obama's Aunt should not have been allowed to stay after her application for asylum failed? Is it Obama's job ?

And Obama would be so dumb that he would knowingly allow this to happen, knowing the problems it would cause for his presidential campaign.

I know one another asylum seeker, who continues to stay on after her application has been denied. This appears to be a frequent problem.

Some McCain/Palin Lackeys seem to know for fact that Obama knew. Even if they have not seen any evidence of it. Looks like they have some magical abilities to look into Obama's personal life and documents, which the rest of media does not.

Like Obama, my father has a half sister.
I 've met her twice in my life.

Who knew that one could be held responsible for knowing the residency status of their elders and distant relatives?!!!!

Yeah...why would we want to know who Obama is anyways?
Change and Hope...what more do you need?

Like P.T. Barnum said...there's one born every minute.

I hope everyone who wants to votes gets to.

When Obama becomes president, he can pardon his aunt. He can even invite her to his inauguration.

Is it US Administrations responsibility or is it Obama's responsibility that Obama's Aunt be not allowed to overstay after her application for asylum fails? Is it Obama's job ?

And Obama would be so dumb that he would knowingly allow this to happen, knowing the problems it would cause for his presidential campaign.

I know one another asylum seeker, who continues to stay on after her application has been denied. This appears to be a frequent problem.

Some McCain/Palin Lackeys seem to know for fact that Obama knew. Even if they have not seen any evidence of it. Looks like they have some magical abilities to look into Obama's personal life and documents, which the all media does not.

"We interrupt this program to inform you that Obama`s Aunt from Africa is an illegal Alien. Shame on Obama! Smugling his family in illegaly. Can he realy be an american when half of his family isn`t?"

Come on people, is this a joke or is it the most important election of our lifetime. If all this is true, let the immigration services take care of it. That`s there job to even investigate about that and to take action accordingly. End of story. Give it another shot GOP. Leave family issues out of that one. This time aim closer to the bulls heye.

This is just so like Palin/McCain......Obama is not responsible for his long lost relatives!! Come on...he's not responsible for them just like John McCain shouldn't be held responsible for all the women he had affairs with while he was married to his first wife....And...was he unfaithful to his first wife who stayed by his side while he was in vietnam so he could marry his current one? Humm......now that might be a story worth exporing at this last minute, hun???

hello to all Americans you see no matter what you say on this election , God is already appoint Barack Obama for President of United State of America.

If the republicans were behind the "leak" regarding Obama's aunt...a special directive regarding deportations would not have been issued. This originated in the British press. All the focus should be on the issue not how it came to light. Sounds alot like the thief that was sorry he got caught, but not for stealing!

McCain does not even know how many houses he owns. You think he knows what his aunties are doing? So what? Does it make any difference? Do you need to know and be responsible for what your aunties, uncles, nephews, and all those relatives' action to be a good president? Not too long ago, there was a study that says Obama is related to Bret Pitts, so is Obama also responsible for Brett Pitts acts?

His "Aunti" was at his Senate inauguration, and he even wrote about her in his book.

Suspicious timing? I think what's suspcious is Obama lying, scheming, obfuscating, and running a scheme on America, finally getting called on his ponzi schemes.

OBAMA IS NOT CHANGE. OBAMA=BUSH

The media dug up Joe the Plummer's Delinquent Taxes and Lack of License and Obama's Aunt.

ELLE HOW DID YOU EVER LUCK OUT AND GET YOUR MESSAGE PRINTED . APLAUSE APLAUSE.

LOOK WHAT NEWS MAX HAS OUT , ABOUT MORE ACORN , AND 11,500 CONTRIBUTIONS WITH A TOTAL OF OVER $33.8 MILLION FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO ACORN , FOR OBAMA , GEE GOOD PAY DAY THERE SO ACORN CAN DIG , DIG . AN FAX , AN WHAT ELSE. TAP THE VOTING MACHINES. NEXT PHONE IN, BUS THEM STATE TO STATE , JUST AS DID ON HILLARY.

TRUSTING OBAMA , IS LIKE TRUSTING YOUR UNDER AGE DAUGHTER WITH BILL CLINTON.

Hey – Mufando.Mazakani,
The core values of our country lie in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.
Read both!

As a last minute "surprise", this is pretty pathetic attempt. If that's the best one can do against Obama, I guess he really is pretty clean. It's only appeal might be to people who were going to vote for McCain anyway. The thing it reminds me of is why it is important to VOTE–so we can get away from the destructive politics that have characterized McCain's campaign and get on the agenda of rebuilding America after 8 years of disastrous Bush administration.

I guess every one of us might have a distant relative living in the United Stated illegally since we're all descendant of immigrants; Black, White or Yellow.

mccain/palin it won't work this time, while you are trying to dig up dirt and dig ditches for our next President Obama; you end up falling into your own holes. thank you sarah for the early Christmas present today, are you just stuck on stupid or are you just STUPID! you need to switch careers because you need to be on comedy central; I have never laughed at anyone as hard as I laughed at you today! sarah try taking a long walk off of a short pier off of that bridge to nowhere you were thinking about building. i'm sure with your imagination you could do it? how about clicking you ruby red slippers 3 times and saying I wanta go home. duh! auntie elm misses you back in Alaska.

This news will not change my views about Senator Obama. Actually, this will help to open the immigration bill again. I'm sure he will garner sympathy from Hispanics, Asian American and others who probably share the same story.

VOTE EARLY!!!

I have 20 something Aunts and Uncles. I know that ALL of them were born in the US. For someone to say they did not know their Aunt or Uncle was an illegal is just a big lie.

Vote Mccain/Palin

Too little Too Late McCain/Palin The American people are tired of dirty lowdown politics !!!!! OBAMA O8 all the way!!!!!!!!! You dont want to see him as PRESIDENT but I have newa for you HE WILL BE So Palin you can go back to Alaska. Mrs Hockey Mom!!!! And if the the oponents want to play this game!!! Ask Palin if she knows anything about a Bllack Guy being the father of her daughter's baby!!!!

What is suspicious to me is Obama's connections to terrorists, criminals and anti-Americans. I suspect if he wins, his term will be ravaged and plundrered by lawsuits, investigations and possible impeachment. A horrendous time for America indeed.

McCain stated that Obama will do anything to win! Really? I think that McCain was taking about himself. Look at everything they have done and said to discredit Obama. There are so many negative things that could have been said about McCain and Palin that are very true such as succession, McCain's real conduct as a POW (dishonorable), his treatment of his first wife and how the Regans felt about him after that. I could go on but I think that you get the point. If this doesn't tell you about the character of the McCain/Palin I don't know what will.

Obama/Biden all the way!!!

Seriously, how many people here know what their aunts and uncles are really up to at any minute?

I didn't know my mother wasn't a citizen until I was 26 years old and she was studying for the citizenship test.

Give me a break. Shows how desperate McCain and the Republicans are. No ideas, No clues. No answers.

WHERE IS SARAH PALIN MEDICAL RECORDS DO YOU ALL THINK WE HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT THAT. AND WHAT ABOUT HER AND HUSBAND DO NOT WANT TO BE PART OF USA THEY WANTED TO TAKE ALASKA OUT OF THE USA WHAT ABOUT THAT MISS USA WANT TO BE

Obama did not grow up with his father. How is he suppose to know if his father half sister is legal or not. I grew up in the US without my father I don't know all my father sister and their where about. This campaign is suppose to be about our health care, which half of America can afford, Our Seniors losing their retirement money, now they can't afford to retire. Our Children can't afford to got to college because of high tuitions. Soldiers in needing support when they returne home from the war. Millions of American still losing their home to foreclosures. American if you are better off today than your were 8 years ago vote for McCain. If you are anyone you know have faced any of the issues I mention above you much let your voice be heard and vote for Change, vote for Obama. It's your family future and my family future that is your hand. Remember God is color blind.

This is just another desperate last minute attempt from McCain and Bush to try to link Sen. Obama to something. If this is the best that they could come up with, they should really be ashame. People, Sen. Obama is not responsible for his aunt. Do not be fooled by John McDesperate and Bush!

I stood in line for 4 hours to vote for Sen. Obama, and I am proud that I did vote for him. He has shown that he is a man with great character and intergrity. He has taken the high road thru out this election, and John McBush has taken the low road thru out this election.

I can't wait to call Sen. Obama... President Obama.

Oh by the way..I am Canadian and tried on NUMEROUS occasions to donate to Obama's campiagn..you must be an American citizen and so I couldn't. How did Obama's auntie manage that? I would have loved to have given a sizable chunk of cash to this great man's campaign.. oops..here I go again into "in moderation" hell. I feel like Alice In wonderland in the rabbits hole.. don't be so unfair in your picking and choosing comments CNN who loves McCain..

This is what the presidential election of America.
This is the USA.

what is with this obsession with obama. spread the wealth. if you have been watching the news and speeches you can already see obama lying to the people. first it was prople making under 250,000 would get higher tax cuts in obamas recently televised event (Where did all that money come from oh ya mickey mouse and acorn great
) he changed it to people making less then 200,000 and biden recentally said it was only for people making under 150,000 if he is lying before he gets in office think what it will be like if he becomes president. Obama wants to make everyone equal and distribute the wealth. in case you havent noticed communism and socialism never work communist and socialist countries develop slower because there is no incentive to work hard. so obama basically wants to punish people for working hard and making more money. so why try if were going to be punished. he says he will strengthen our nation HOW? lets pull out of iraq wow that shows were a strong nation because we cant finish a job great 9/11 and communism. DONT VOTE OBAMA LOOK AT THE ISSUES DONT VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE HE SAYS HES A CHANGE HE IS LYING TO YOU VOTE FOR MCCAIN AND EXPIERENCE WE NEED A STRONG LEADER DURING THESE HARD TIMES AND OBAMA CANNOT PROFORM THE TASK WITHOUT FIRST HURTING OUR COUNTRY THROUGH A PAINSTAKING TRIAL AND ERROR PROCESS THAT WE WILL SUFFER THE CONQUENCES OF. DONT VOTE OBAMA

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Remember when Obama left for Hawaii and told the media, "Well, you have to take care of your family, if you don't how can you take care of the country?" He has done a hell of a job taking care of his family! He has 4 million dollars and his Grandmother in Kenya was recently robbed, his half-brother lives in a metal hut and his illegal great Aunt in government housing. Where is his half-sister and the rest of his large family? He really takes care of them and you think he will treat you any better????????????? Please Wake Up!

Obama grew up without his farther. This aunt, who is a half sister of his farther is practically a stranger to him. i know what McCain is trying to do with this. But this is not going to change my mind.

Obama/Biden 08

Do you really think Obama did not know his aunt was in-country? You people are just that stupid I guess. Here's a guy who says what a family man he is and you buy this crap! If you want an eye opening experience read his book, then try and make yourself vote for this clown.

Good Luck....

Obama did not grow up with his father. How is he suppose to know if his father half sister is legal or not. I grew up in the US without my father I don't know all my father sister and ther where about. This campaign is suppose to be about our health care, which half of America can afford, Our Seniors losing their retirement money, now they can't afford to retire. Our Children can't afford to got to college because of high tuitions. Soldiers in needing support when they returne home from the war. Millions of American still losing their home to foreclosures. American if you are better off today than your were 8 years ago vote for McCain. If you are anyone you know have faced any of the issues I mention above you much let your voice be heard and vote for Change, vote for Obama. It's your family future and my family future that is your hand. Remember God is color blind.

I could careless what the motive or timing was of the person that put this story into the media. This has absolutely nothing to do with my interests, which includes by the way, taxes, the war, health care, etc. I already voted for Obama and I would gladly do it again without a second thought.

C K The rich have had socialism for years wake up it time for the poor and under privleged to enjoy some of the gov't hand out.the bail out was socialism,politics is socialism or welfare for the rich and famous.so how is socialism so bad? i spent 12 years in the military and that is communism. It appears you never served or you would know.

yes-this is a setup. and McCain and Palin have gone beyond all boundaries of decency. as was said during the McCarthy hearingg: "have you no shame ?"". each day they reach a lower point .....and i am greateful that i had the opportunity to vote for barack obama.

Keep the faith, Senator Obama! Don't worry about this last minute information that the GOP is trying to use against you. I'm sure that the Obamas did not know that their aunt was in this country illegally. Otherwise, they would have tried to help her remain legally in this country!

Come on guys, do you think that Senator Obama is going to risk anything to not get elected?

Another way for the GOP to throw anything out or to make a late surprise annoucement.

Many of us know what's going on. We will not be moved by your tricks and games!

It is a very distant relative .... his father's half sister .... how many of us know where our distant relatives like that live, probably a very low percent!

Not a big deal ..... move on. There are more pressing issues than Obama's distant aunt.

I do not for the life of me know why I bother to write.. being posted seems to be for the select few! Well here I go again.. I have an aunt and I have no clue where she is! She has a tendency to take flight to the U.S. on occasion. I have two brothers and a sister for Pete sake I have no idea of where they are either! This is simply a disgraceful, last ditch attempt of the McCain team to try and discredit a good man.I hope John McCain can live with himself when the vote is over. What a sleezeball he turned out to be..honourable? hero? Not so much... as a matter of fact he has sold his sold to the Bush/ Cheney dark side.. how sad is that?

I know that politics is harsh, but it is stunning that a serious presidential candidate couldn't even take the time out of his campaigning to sponsor his own aunt. It really wouldn't be difficult for him to get her a Green Card, if he were willing to spend a little money for an immigration lawyer. Wow, this really alters my opinion of Obama, and I'm a supporter!

Smells like Karl Rove. I just got a BAD whiff!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the timing of this is suspect and does warrant an investigation. also, whether or not "Joe the Plumber" is a licensed plumber is not confidential information. this is public knowledge as is the case for any licensed profession. if i was going to consider Joe to service my plumbing i would want to know that he is licensed and bonded.

lastly, if have lots of aunts, uncles in this country and i know nothing about their immigration status. these are individuals that I'm not close to and when I do see them (which is about once in ~5 years) their imigration is not a topic of discussion. frankly, it never crossed my mind.

why don't the OBAMABOTS just SUBVERT their own ranks and EXPOSE the TRAITOR
CONFIDENTIALITY WENT OUT THE WINDOW WITH "JOE"

AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IS NOT ENTITLED TO PRIVACY OF THEIR STATUS

funny how the kitchen, bedroom and toilet is being slung. RNC, rove, bush, mc nasty and lip stick hockey mom. i wonder those off the above who is without sin cast the first stone. to all dems get out and vote, changed is close, and we need to put the rep clan out off power. as you can see what they will bring. they are running scared i wouldnt be surprise if they lose a nuke and blame obama. and to all obama distractors you got no legs to stand on with your covert tactics. vote on dems landslide to wash the stench away.

nice to see the diseased minds of the demoRATS posting with such content that McCain, whom wants to give this lady amnesty in the first place, thinks that republicans are up to this. I can only imagine that you (demoRATS) feel ashamed of yourselves for believing in the hope and change B.S. that your moron of a candidate has been spewing. Please leave the country with auntie.

Senator Obama is not responsible for the status of any of his relatives that may be living in the US.

I voted early but even if I hadn't I would still be voting for Senator Obama.

I wonder how much the Republicans paid to leak the information about Obama's Aunt. It is also curious to see how Lou Dobbs keeps talking about Acorn, but not about all the tricks and dishonest schemes the republicans are doing with suppressing voters and putting out phony literature telling Democratic voters to only vote on the 5th, on letter head from that state. And rigging the voters both to change the democratic votes to republicans when you press the button. Why aren't they talking about that. And I believe Rush libaugh is a member of the KKK>

A plumbing license is not the only license "Joe the Plumber" is having troubles with. The former Mesa resident has a suspended driver's license and outstanding court fines in Arizona, according to Mesa Municipal Court records.

CNN, PLEASE RUN THIS...SARAH PALIN GOT PUNKED BY 2 CANADIAN PRANKSTERS POSING AS SARKOZY!!!!!!!

For all the people bashing Obama for Joe the Plumber, saying it is fair play because someone "leaked" Joe's information – here is the difference: The INS information on Nationals living in America is NOT Public information, Joe's Tax's, or liens, and whether he is a licensed plumber ARE public information. Do your homework instead of parroting Faux News or a propagandist like Hannity or O'Riley.

I find Obama's family ties very strange. His grandmother is dying and he doesn't take his two girls to see her.

Reading about some of the latest attacks/flyers by Republicans over at Huffingtonpost.com I'm appalled. Hopefully the US voters are smart enough to realize these vicious attacks have no merit.

DL Hughley's show should be cancelled. It is horrible in tone and it stereotypes the antiques of black people. What a terrible time to have DL talk this mess. Imagine that! DL is so foolish. I used to like him but now he is just ghetto uneducated. I am black and I am mad.
Al Sharpton saved the day though. He talked good sense. It's time to bring America together and not time to show the ignorance of how black people will celebrate.

All this proves is that the Republican administration, with all their emphasis on secure borders hasn't been able to secure them, check who is in the country, or properly screen those coming in, as she's been back and forth several times. Why should Obama know her status. Heck I don't know the status of all my relatives by a long shot. Her request for asylum is none of his business and it is to his credit that he didn't try and throw his political weight around and get her permanent residency.

Is Sen. Mccain IS so desperate to be President that he will do any thing say any thing, and have his friends say that he let a Black Man bet him. Is that what he is afraid of ,if this black man wins. This is a saying from Malcom X -BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY IS THAT WHAT MCCAIN IS DOING. HE HAD THE NERVE TO BRING ARNOLD TO SPEACK AT A RALLY ,HE CAN NOT RUN HIS OWN CITY IN CALIFORNIA. SO WHAT DOES THAT SAY. PLUS HIS WIFE MARIA IS FOR OBAMA .I HATE TO SAY THIS BUT WHO IS TO SAY MCCAIN WILL NOT GET ALZHEIMER LIKE PRESIDENT REGAN I KNOW HE HAD IT BEFORE HE LEFT OFFICE AND HIS WIFE WAS RUNING THE SHOW. ONE MORE THING WHY IS COLOR/RACE SO IMPORTANT WHY CAN'T HE JUST BE A MAN OR WOMAN? BLACK PEOPLE ARE VOTING FOR A BLACK NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON AND YOU HAVE WHITE PEOPLE VOTING FOR MACAIN NO MATTER WHAT THERE REASONS ARE. WELL WEDNESDAY IT WILL BE OVER AND MAY THE BEST MAN WIN,

What`s wrong with all of you. How can you vote for a green horn like Obama? He is a shifty lawer who twist the truth around.
Wake up America before it is to late. Vote McCain.

Ya .. lets elect a half muslim black guy as leader of the free world..

That'll get the world laughing when he screws it up worse than Bush ever could..

Let's become Canada..

I am in awe that any informed American would think this story has anything to do with the election!! And to remember our ancestors came here any way they could to have a decent life. Unless you are full blooded American Indian, you are born from an immigrant heritage and should be Thankfull. I support someone that does not react with a vengence-spitefull tone to someones misfortune. Have a little intelligent dignity and mix it with a smidgen of empathy.

Just watch and note how desperate the McCain campaign is. McCain is not instructing his PR team nor his campaign manager to be responsible and hold off on the dirty tricks. In fact, he is relying upon the dirty tricks to try to win. And wasn't it pitiful to see McCain and Palin, in different locations, try to use Governor Richardson's miscue about the $120,000 level and run with it as if it were true, knowing full well following Richardson's indicating that he made a mistake, that that was a mistake, not to be taken as fact. Yet they are desperate and they are running scared. Let's just lie back, watch, and thank God that they will not be President and President to be. What a poor excuse for an American presidential candidate. Kind of reminds you of Robert Mugabe!

I have many Aunts and Uncles that have moved here from another country, I have no idea if they are here legally or not. This does nothing to change my mind, I still back Obama.

Honestly, this latest attempt to attack Obama personally doesn't matter to me. I'd rather the candidates talk about the issues, but apparantly McCain doesn't want to do that.

McCain was born in PANAMA not US main land, Does that make news? Find out who he is, which dis-qualify him to be president.

Missouri for Obama 08

Fox News is right. Obama's half-aunt is illegal. I'm going to ignore eight years of divisive hate-filled racist homophobic anti-American bile and vote for that articulate visionary John McCain. The beautiful word magic that Fox News spins has once again convinced me.

I'm sure lots of small minds will think this is a big deal. I have relatives that I haven't kept in contact with, and I'm sure Obama does, too. His parents divorced when he was a baby, so there's even less reason why he would know about this woman.

The big question is why she wasn't deported when she was found to be here illegally.

Mamie: I got a "Dear Friend" letter from McCain asking for "emergency funds" and I already voted for Obama!

Wow, CNN...3 hours later I'm still 'awaiting moderation'. Sometimes I wonder why you even offer a space for comments.

Give me a Break!!! This is the work of John McCain and Sarah Palin. Last minute tricks!!! I voted for Barack Obama this morning!!! I am so glad I did!! OBAMA 08!!!

If it is you or me living this same lie, are we supposed to be protected
for it, NO! Neither is anyone related to any USA Public Candidate.
I believe Obama is a liar that he dares to state he did not know. He is
sooooooo intelligent! He is soooooooo informed. He is sooooooo
elite and eloquent. He lies about the use of campaign funds, he will
lie about anything. He may be elected, but he will NEVER be the
first BLACK president. He is half white and there is no way our
children should be taught and worship his accomplishment as the
first black president of the America in our history books. Another
lie he is going for.

And what exactly does this have to do with Obama's ability to serve as president? Is he somehow responsible for the immigration status of his extended family? Come on. This is a joke, right?

How typical that Republicans blamed with digging up dirt on a half- aunt Obama hasn't been in touch with in years compare her to Joe the Plumber, the new sidekick for McCain (paid?) McCain put and has kept Joe in the spotlight to deflect criticism and questions about Palin. Of course when you mention someone 1000 times, the media will try to figure out how he is and how legitimate he is (not very, as it turns out, but as Palin is ethically challenged too, I guess it shows where McCain places the truth on his list of important traits.) This is different from tracking down a long lost relative and trying to get her deported.

Dig Dig..\

It's about time.. I'm sure there is plenty under the rug here..

Kenyan muslim family with a few skeletons in the closet..

Ex Senator Al Damato is on the board of the native American casinos .
(Got a little jammed up in previous email)he and the casinos have
given McCain a lot of money. Palin's child is pregnant cause mama did
not tell her about the bird and the bees ,that's cool too.
See you all in church.
I like all the morals in this election.

Some of you people are just off base. I am also wondering why this story is coming out so late ... why did the press not do their job during the past few months? There is a lot that we don't know about this man that people are ready to elect president. It's crazy and once again his campaign won't answer these questions, they just say that it's politics as usual. That's just not good enough.

It's easy to blame McCain for this but he's not the one with an illegal Aunt in the country ... and if the story is in fact true, are we really to believe that he didn't know that his Aunt was here? It's his Aunt, he's a Senator ... something isn't adding up.

BTW – don't blame the Republicans when you don't know who released this story ... a Republican couldn't be the only person to "know" this story. Look at how long the MSM ignored the Edwards affair story. hmmmm

Wow.. why is that everyone he hangs with or writes about is a douche?? Man, I hope he picks a great supporting cast and not the people like Bush has picked... could it be that this guy is just more cleaver then us–the way Bush was... I mean, Bush talked about change too... and change did come.

McCain is a diry man that appears to do anything to get elected. Tomorrow he will report that Obama and his wife have dirty under wear.

I seriously beleive McCain has unknown mental issues from having been a prisoner of war. Someone needs to look at that. Just think if he has a flashback, which is normal for prisoners and war victims, them we must suck up the guilt. If Obama were white he would not have these issues. Maybe he needs to jump in a bucket of bleach like Micael Jackson.

I'm sure the press will blow this out of proportion and John McCain will make at least 5 nasty attack ads about it.
WHY don't the press do their job and tell the American citizens about Palin and her family ties to the Alaskian Independence Party and how hey want to leave the United States.

want to see the real obama go to usawakeup.org and then tell me you will vote for OBAMA. THIS VIDEO SHOWS YOU EVERYTHING A MUST SEE BEFORE YOU VOTE I WILL BE SUPRISED IF CNN LETS THIS GET POSTED

no one cares about this. Anyone want some more info on the Palin's involvement/registration with the Alaskan Independance party? That would be the one where Alaska wants to SUCCEED from the US. Actually this would be focusing on things that DON'T MATTER to Americans who want a good leader. Just as Obama's aunt doesn't matter in this election. Case closed.

I would like to know why CNN is now trying to sabotage Obama's election run. You have aired Obama's reveal three days from election so that you could bring up Rev. Wright and Land lord convict. I believe you did that to help McCain, because he would not bring him up himself. I thought CNN was an unbias, now I know different. I will no longer watch your station.

Elle is WRONG! McCain wasn't even born in the USA

No need to term news suspicious. She has been living a lie.
So what is wrong with the truth, no matter what the timing is.
Is America supposed to COVERUP for Obama??

75 million Evangelicals are smiling right now at this news.
Of course they don't care about 50 million people dying in
Africa in war,famine and genocide,but one aunt here lllegally ,Wow!.

Let's see McCain wifes money is from alcohol and his big contributors
are members of the gambling casinos including old Senator D.Amaoto
who is on the board of our Native American c pregnancy ,oh that's not sin either.

Who cares about Obama's half Aunt. You know if you go high enough up the tree, we're all related and we were all at one point illegal coming from Europe. I for one am voting AGAINST John McCain.

Even if Obama's relative is in the U.S illegally, this should not be a part of the campain. It shows how McCain will do anything to shed negative light on Obama. Maybe he needs to still Obama and his wifes under wear and see if they have skid marks in them.

If Obama were white, I honestly beleive most of these issues would not be surfacing. McCain is a dirty old man that appears to have mental issues from being a prisoner. I am afraid he might have flahbacks and do the wrong thing

obama never knows anything about relatives or wright,ayers, resko,farrakann , does he know anything/??????????? sure is not fit to be president. this man is a con artist

We have Overcame!

No one has been mindin' the Obiden store for a long time. Now that their campaign has made it clear that, if elected, the news media will be terminally changed, the news carries more and more. After all, Obama has been very succinct about his feelings of the Constitution. I'll be praying for whomever wins, but mostly I'll be praying for all Americans who have more to lose than they can possibly begin to understand. God bless America

Is Obama here Legally? that is the question

Do people REALLY think that Obama had intimate knowledge of this Aunt from this FATHER'S side of the family??? His father who he met ONCE in his life when he was 10 years old??? Seriously??? Obama has no real connections with his father's side of the family. I'm not saying that as if it's something to celebrate. It's actually kind of sad. But it's the truth.

Obama never released his medical records, just a letter saying he was 'just great'. Stop picking on Palin.

This is funny when McCain came to my son school without inform everyone. My 2nd grade 7 yrs old shook hand with Mr. McCain and was asked who is your mom vote for? My son said:"Obama". and he also asked back "Who is your Mama, what is your Mama name?" McCain, just rolled his eyes, got in the car and ran off.

I thought this may be funny story to tell, after my kid said:"I met John McCain at school today." I asked him, it's from the school's TV? he said, no. It was in person.

If Obama wins the election it will only goes to show more people are wanting more out of the government so they do not have to work for a living. Obama's biggest supporters are those in this country illeagally, those on welfare and those to lazy to work. Hail to King Obama.

You all OBAMA supporters, Obama wrote lot abou tthis Aunt, and spok elot abo tthis aunt inhis lot of speeches why wouldn't he know about her? He know it he only wna to use her to his advantage. I hope you all realize this before all is over. Obama is a self served selfish Politician

Like most that vote BO, this will make little difference. Heck, if it broke tomorrow that he was a member of the communist party, lots and lots of folks would still vote for him.

obama is all about his self no one else what a con... look at the way he treats his family

I HAVEN'T SEEN TRIGE WHERE IS HE?

Politics in the US have become nothing more than a modified Homecoming King Contest.

Obama is responsible for himself and immediate family; his aunt is resposible for herself.

How is Obama responsible for her actions? If you have irresponsible relatives, that is not your fault, or problem...is it?

So SHUT UP you radical republican maniacs.

Obama-Biden 08/12!!

Yes, time to unleash the most malicious lies. McShame, just bring it on. We are ready for it. But again, that's it? com/on, give us more.

Obama/08, Obabma all the way!!!!

To Elle: what was he suppose to do, call the INS have her deported? That would also allow you, and the rest of the right-wing wack-jobs, to call him a hypocrite for running under a platform of inclusiveness, and at the same time throwing his aunt under the bus....
there's a no win-win with people like you.

Bottom line: another republican dirty trick!

OLD GEEZER DOING WHAT HE DO BEST MC CAIN LOOKS RETARED WHEN HE TRIES TO RAISE HIS LITTLE SHORT ARMS UP

republithugs are throwing everything including the kitchen sink boy. I tell you mccain does not want to go down in history as the one who lost to the black guy.

wrong side of history mcfailin...sorry

This is a preemtive strike that Obama employs to suppress the real problem that his aunt is an illigal immigrant. How can he deny that he's not aware of his aunt living here in the US? And the media just sides with him. This is crazy.

GUT CHECK once the curtain closes behind the voters will put McCain over the top.

First off who cares about this. the other thing is Obama has a good deal of money and cant even spread his wealth around a bit to his own Aunt?

Even his half brother is living in a run down shack. It sure does seem odd he has no problem telling us we need to spread our wealth around to others but he sure wants to keep his own money out of reach of his poor family members.

Its a bit like the old saying, Do as I say! but dont do as I do.

More Hispanic votes for Obama

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Mccain camp and their supporters are so desperate....How he can be liable for every relatives....How does that matter? Whether Mccain and Palin responsible for every activities of their relatives.

Who cares where the info came from- again, Obama is great at attacking those who expose him for who he truly is. heaven forbid we know the truth about this man who asks for our votes for president.

I don't think this reflects badly on Sen. Obama at all. If this relative is not someone he is close to and is an adult who runs her own affairs, then, what do her administrative immigration troubles and misguided campaign contributions have to do with him? The McCain campaign's desperate attempts to smear Sen. Obama does reflect badly on Sen. McCain.

How many of us have cusins and aunts and the ones we barely know and how are we responsible for everyone.

I care as much about Obama's aunt as I care about the cost of Palin's clothes...How is this relevant to running for president? If this aunt or clothing issue would decide someone's vote then that voter is just an idiot....They might as well have flipped a coin...Obama shouldn't be blamed for every other issue that arises from his friends or family as he obviously has many of them...Maybe John just needs more friends so more issues could be outlined in the media as well.

Big deal! I have lots of friends and relatives and I have absolutely no control over them. Several of my family members are from Europe (mostly Germany and Ireland) and I believe all of them to be legal but don't know positively.

Let's do was Barack Obama has been saying from day one, focus on the issues that will unite our country. Whether his aunt is here legally or illegally in no different than if John McCain crashed four Navy planes or five. We are talking about what they are going to do for us and reinvesting in America's image abroad.

Obama/Biden '08

Gee when the Democrats in Ohio looked up Joe the Plumbers life in state computers nothing was said. Only when information does not favor the Democrats does the press follow the story. Be fair to both parties.

Only 2 days to go before a landslide victory for Obama,,,and this guys are so desperate,and coming out with ‘ DIRT ’.What will they think of next.....sarah go back to nowhere......john Arizona waits for you and cindy ...... ‘ ITS ALL OVER ’ .....GO OBAMA ......

Elle, how many of your relatives do you not know about? Should we hold you responsible for them? John McCain's brother called part of the state of Virginia un-American, are you holding John McCain responsible for it? Cindy McCain has family (sisters) that could use some help, but she is not helping them. Do you blame her?

Obama stood up weeks ago and declared that families were off limits. He did this BEFORE he learned about his Aunt being here. He did it when people where talking about Sarah Palin's underage pregnant daugher. To this day he has maintained that declaration. When there where/are many things he could say about both John McCain's and Sarah Palin's family. This shows that he is a man of his word. One can say it about McCain, but it would NOT be the truth.

So, in other words Elle "Get over it and get a life!"

yes the timing is always off when it may ding obama. nasty nasty oafs who leaked this. shame on them. a pox upon them and their offspring. how dare anyone stand in the MAN'S way. for godsake he is our next presigod

You all react before you think, Obama has made it pretty clear that he has not established any type of relaionship or life with his father's side of the family.
Instead of "White Republicians" admitting they refuse to vote for him because he is "Black" they rather use all these lies to cover well hidden bigotry and racism.

This is the only truth that will stand still on this earth-because lies are the only thing that travels well ..past, present and future.

Learn to accept ... and respect!!!

I wouldn't trust this accusation, especially with the timing. You'd think if Obama knew that his aunt was living her illegally, he would refuse to take only $265. It's a paltry sum in comparison to the amount he has raised so far. Politicians and campaigns know not to make blunders like this for so little money. He probably did not know, since she was applying for amnesty at some point. Oh, and what convenient timing. Only 72 hours and this story MAGICALLY surfaces. No more mudslinging!

OBAMA 08

I don't hold Obama responsible for the actions or inactions of his father's half-sister any more than I hold John McCain responsible for his brother's angry, profanity-laced rant to 911 the other night when he called the emergency number to complain about a traffic jam.

obama lovers suck up and deal.. McCain/Palin 2008

Does anyone know where I can go to change my vote?

its just a filthy attempt to tarnish obamas name but macain go and get a life and watch history and destiny play it self becuase we all know destiny cannot be changed it can only be delayed only for so long...

John McCain, GOP, and Sarah Palin are a disgrace to the word human beings.

'Am I my brothers keeper'......I don't know much about some of my relatives, nor do I care, I am not their keeper....

Vote Obama!!!!

I am sooooooooo tired of all the allegations coming out against Obama. Please people if you want lower taxes then vote for Obama and if you want more of the same republican rhetoric then vote for McCain.

to mufando, YOU ARE A "TRUE RACIST" thank god you cant vote!!!!! you will have to wait 4 more years !!!!!!! ha,ha,ha, we have had the last 8 years to show for socialism... AND ITS TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY !!!!!

This is NOT the same as Joe the Plumber and his "leaked" owed taxes and lack of license–those actually AREN'T "leaks", they are a matter of public record–anybody who knew my name & profession could easily and very legally find out if I was licensed in my profession and if I was up to date on my taxes or not (if I wasn't, it becomes a matter of public record). Leaking immigration information like Obama's half-aunt, however, is a violation of law–similar to someone leaking someone's private medical records (although not covered by the same laws of course). But this is a side issue, the main thing is WHO CARES!!!!!!

Hey Ridgeway, Bet your from NW PA. I know and you know what you are up there. The home to the largest Klan base in the country. Now, be a good boy and get down to the bar and beat your wife, shoot some small game for dinner tomorrow, stop posting. No hillbillies allowed.

To Sarah Palin the Alaskan Lobbyyist- It has been over 2 years, where are Obama's medical records? And I am not talking about the 1/2 page permission slip he released from his doctor. The excuses liberals come up with for Obama's many shortcomings are hilarious. By listening to them I keep waiting for the "Messiah" to walk across the oceans to change the world, his newest promise today. I also think that the statement "last minute appearence of stories" is a black code phrase for racial hatred of whites.

The aide isn't saying it is suspicious this news came out. The aide is saying that VOTERS are suspicious of attacks like this. The title and content of this article is misleading.

Thats okay, Palin got pranked by a Canadian Comedy Duo radio station. She thought she was talking to French President Sarkozy and talked for almost 7 minutes to these pranksters. WoW. You can here the call on the Huffington Post. WoW.

Hope she is allowed to stay.......She has been a productive citizen,

If Obama's aunt is living in the US illegally, there is no way Obama could not be unaware of it. If he is lying, we would rather know now.

This is a serious issue.

Democrats changing to McCain now

Suspect timing. And in all honesty, Sen. Obama says he didn't know and why should anyone think otherwise? Does it have any bearing on his judgment? His ability to lead? Then leave it in the gutter with the rest of the trash. This is about America's future, not the National Enquirer

The way I see it Obama's aunt is not running for President. If we took all this negative and turn it into positive may be we can put this country back on track.The republicans have sent this country down hill for the last eight years.If they get it another four years we all will be looking for a place to stay.Obama has the vision and the ability to steer this country in the right direction.So John Palin Bush McCain give it a rest and let the better leader lead.OBAMA IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Disgusting. O'Bamas past is riddled with so much negativity, far more than anyone I have ever read about and yet this man want's to be my President.

Sorry O'Bama..Even if you get elected by the welfare rats of this country looking for more free handouts, I will never acknowledge you as the president of MY country.

CNN Please Post

I am confident that Obama will win the election, and when he does, he will surround himself with knowlegable people who will address the issue of responsible immigration. The GOP had 8 years of which McCain was equal party, and they collectively did nothing on the immigration front. So dont blame Obama you McCain people, blame "W" and his party for not coming up with a viable solution

Was this a Leak to distract VOTES: HELL YES
Is it working: HELL NO

Send Obama/Biden to the Whitehouse – they deserve it for running a better campaign that "Those two"

This goes to show you that there are many secrets behind Obama that the American people deserve to know about. Obama's aunt needs to obey the laws just like any other person. She broke the law when she did not follow the orders that the judge gave her.

Where is I.C.E.? She needs to be arrested and deported back to her own country. There is NO EXCUSE for this. Also, while I.C.E. is arresting her and deporting her, they can round up the other 10 million others like her that are in this country ILLEGAL.

NOBAMA 2008

McCain/Palin 2008

They said Obama's aunt attended a ceremony when Obama became senator. Do you really think he didn't know her whereabouts? He has so few family members and this lady has been to the US many, many times in the last 30 years. He knew. He just didn't care and hoped it would stay hidden. I am so sick of the way the Democrats always whine about the negativity of McCain. I've lived through so many elections that were far worse than this one. If Obama didn't have something to whine about what would he talk about? Just like his infomercial, he will say the same thing over and over, except for the tax increase. That amount keeps changing.

DISTRACTION.... WHERE ARE SARAH PALIN'S MEDICAL RECORDS?

I am so proud of Obama! This man is so squeaky clean they had to dig deep into his family to find something on him. A family that he doesn't even know! It's not his fault that she's in America illegally. This is just another tactic by the republic to defray the attention from the real issues.

The old man is still trying to seal the election. What about his wife slealing drugs from thing the poor babies. He would do anything to win. This should have nothing to to with Obama.

And what bearing does this have on Barack Obama, anyway? It's not like he's married to a secessionist or attended secessionist meetings in Alaska.

My, my, how convenient that this story "suddenly" surfaced. McCain and Palin will stop at nothing. They have turned the entire democratic election system into some kind of game. No more games. News flash for the republicans – YOU DO NOT HAVE A GOD-GIVEN RIGHT TO RUN THIS COUNTRY. The public has something to say bout this. Remember us, the pesty public? Finally, finally, I hope the poison apple of conservatism has been jolted from the throats of the American public.

CNN: Don't supressed my comment; DONT FORGET ABOUT FREEDOM OF SPEACH:

Well, blame the US elite media for not getting to this info sooner. It was a U.K. journalist that did their job and uncovered this information Most of the US stream Media spent 9 Million following precious around; yet failed to do the investigative work/vetting of Obama. A very sad time in America.

This is outrageous but really a sign of desperation – and who cares about an elderly , poor woman who lives in public housing?

This smells – I hope the investigation uncovers the rat who let it out.

What about Joe, the difference is, Joe the plumber was a plant for the McCain camp. First of all, he is a phony man who was looking for some fame. It does not take much to attact the attention of a drowning man, so McCain grabbed on to him. His real name is not Joe. He is not a plumber and has no money to buy the business. Now he is now part of the McCain campaign.

On the other hand, Obama's aunt did not come out campaiging trying to make a name for herself. When you go out attacking a candidate in the public like this fake guy did, you open yourself up to be vetted. People need to stop grabbing on to everything said in the news. Enough already of that Joe the Plumber guy.

Obama/Biden 08

The most suspicious part of this report is David Axelrod who is the Chicago Democratic equivalent of Karl Rove

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Republicans will pay for these seeds of hatred .

November 4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are we going to have to wait for Fox news to investigate whether this aunt is registered to vote. None of the media outlets are reporting that yet. She didn't follow the rules for contributing money, why would she follow the rules for voting? What do you want to bet that if they find out that she is registered that it the registration form was filled out through Acorn! She needs to be followed all day on Tues to make sure she doesn't try to vote. She also needs to be deported for making illegal contributions.

News, not inconsequential garbage! Why do you participate in this foolishness? Are there no more newsworthy events going on today? Some older woman, probably living in poverty, and now she becomes the focus of the media. What was the purpose of reporting on this? Afraid the other networks would scoop you on it? You say that you don't mind criticism, well here it is.

Who is really suspicious?

I think it should be Obama. Not anyone else.

Was Obama really born in US? This is really suspicious too!

Is this not the beloved Aunt that Obama wrote about in his book as being such a big influence on him? If so, how can he be so distant from her at to not know what continent she's on?

Anyone think that's odd?

Why is this a problem? This country was founded by foreigners. Why now is it an issue if Obama's family are foreigners or even if he is not a natural born citizen. Isn't it about change?

HEY AMERICA PEOPLE WHO STARTED JAMES TOWN COLONY ARE ILLEGALS...
>50% AMERICANS ARE DESCENDENTS OF ILLEGALS..
AMEN....

Yikes! Call Joe the plumber....I think we have a republican leak! Ooops, that's right, he is now a singer, songwriter and novelist all compliments of the republicans. Hmmmm. Spreading a little republican wealth around, eh? So sad that Sen McCain chooses to end his public service with such dishonor. I heard that there is a really neat house in Alaska that was recently remodeled, maybe they can all retire there while the owner takes a little 'time out'.

just another item not vetted on this unknown-Axelrodsky is getting defensive
Very sad in America. I bet I could go on the streets of Boston this evening and find a family on the street waiting for public housing. I would bet everything I could find a homeless veteran there as well.

This aunt of Obama clearly was not very close and I truly believe Obama didnot know about his Aunt and this was 4 years ago and I am sure his aunt was not sharing her personal life with Senator Obama. Please Obama is not responsible for everybody in his family behavior this aunt of Obama is an Adult responsible for her own behavior. Please leave Obama alone.

These news networks are desperately longing for any October (oh November) surprise for their news feeding. It's not surprising but sick.

By the way, While the law makers are looking into the security leak with Obama's aunt, have them look into the security leak with Joe the plumber as well. Because we know that it was Obama's croonies that tried to drag a normal everyday citizens down to the ground and completely ruin his character because the guy asked him a question he didn't like and he got caught stating his true intensions.

SO SICK OF CNN. CNN ONLY TELLS POSITIVE CRAP ABOUT OBAMA! Never tells the truth. CNN you have decided for me. I was not going to vote but I am so sick of your Obama crap. I will vote McCain because of all you lies! You did this! Just keep making Obama out to be the good guy when really he is bad for the USA!

Obama wants to spread the wealth. Although he made over 4 million dollars last year he only donated about 3600. to charity. McCain donated about 25% of his income to charity. That is a huge difference. If you check which party actually helps the poor and needy you will find that Republicans consistently donate more money and time, hands down. This is a fact. It's no wonder Obama doesn't know anything about his aunt. He is so wrapped up in himself that he doesn't have a grasp on what is going on anywhere. Obama's tax increases will cause many employers to cut jobs and benefits. Good luck with your future! If Obama wins the presidency you will need it!

McCain would rat on his mom if he thought it would help.

So old boy is still trying to be dirty. What about his wife slealing drugs from sick babies. Mccain will do anything he can to still the election fromm Obama. This has nothing to do with Obama.

Desperate times call for desperate measures! I wonder how on earth Palin can get away with the voodoo performances at her "church", being a member of a successionist radical group, attending 5 colleges for 6 years to get a degree in Journalism, shooting and killing animals from helicopters, having a pregnant daughter, spending 150,000 on clothes, never having her children in school in addition to being a total idiot regarding any form of government and inciting total hatred and racial divisiveness at the Klan meetings she calls rallies and still have people support her and her buddy, McCain?
I don't care if Obama's aunt is from Mars. I hope we have the intelligence to elect a decent person. Go Obama/Biden!

doesn't anyone think about mcbush's family owned slaves. do we hold him responsible for this?

I was just listening to Shaun Hannity, and he was again saying the top 10% pays 70% of taxes. He's a freaking liar!
What he's not saying is that the top 10% owns 90% of the wealth, and pays only 70%. the people who owns only 10% of the wealth pays 30%.. what a freaking liar he is!.

Hannity is a LIAR !!!!

I was just listening to Shan Hannity, and he was again saying the top 10% pays 70% of taxes. He's a freaking liar!
What he's not saying is that the top 10% owns 90% of the wealth, and pays only 70%. the people who owns only 10% of the wealth pays 30%.. what a freaking liar he is!.

Why is Obama's aunt's status his fault? See the GOP talks about individual responsibility except when it comes to Sen. Obama, they want him to take responsibility for everyone he meets! I can't wait for Tuesday.

I was just listening to Shan Hannity, and he was again saying the top 10% pays 70% of taxes. He's a freaking liar!
What he's not saying is that the top 10% owns 90% of the wealth, and pays only 70%. the people who owns only 10% of the wealth pays 30%.. what a freaking liar he is!.

Puleeze. Like the American public shouldn't know about it. Gimme a break. If you don't think the "hope" and "change" (whatever that is) people didn't know all about it then they were either incompetent or didn't want anyone to know. Gee. Wonder why. If you believe the Obamaramas were unaware, then I have some swamp land that is suitable for a highrise for sale. Great price too!

I am with Lisa and her comments:

Why are we to be held responsible for the actions of our relatives, which we our self did not commit, nor advise, nor know or believe in. I am a mother of two, who are in their mid 20's and I used to blame myself while they were growing up for choices they made and directions they took. I taught them right from wrong, good from bad and they still made their choices and yet, this really didnt reflect on me.

Now this is his aunt, and the republicans put this on the table at the last minute to heat up the race......sorry Mcpalin......its just another grope at the life jacket before you completely sink...!

Who cares? I see my aunts once a year, if that. I'd have no idea if they were illegal immigrants or on welfare. This has nothing to do with Barack Obama's qualifications to be president.

Nice. This story has probably been sitting in McCain HQ for months, waiting to be put out at a time when it cannot be verified or denied in time to beat Tuesday. Whether it's true or false makes no difference now – there is no time to find out. It's a smear, pure and simple.

What About Joe: As for your question, all the negative information about Joe the Plumber came out within 48 hours of McCain making him a player in this campaign. Nobody on the Obama side 'held' that information – the information was moot until McCain made Joe an issue.

ANSWER THIS RIDDLE???? WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH SEN. OBAMA??? THIS IS HIS AUNT RIGHT? WHO IS RUNNING IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT???? SO, WHOM EVER IS RUNNING THAT DEPARTMENT GO AFTER THEM AND GIVE ME A BREAK.

it's not so bad that he didn't know her status but the fact that he is rich and has so many family members that are very poor yet he offers no help when he learns about them: that's what bothers me . Is this how he is going to treat the poor in this country? like his relatives? I hope the african american voters give this some consideration. This is very disturbing to me. For his fathers sake he should try to help his brother and grandmother.

Just another example of a broken system. She's in public housing and she shouldn't even be in the country. Now, I must say, why was she denied asylum in the first place?

By the way, why is CNN harping this story when you haven't even confirmed it's merit? You've run it 3x and still, "CNN has been unable to independently verify the aunt's immigration status."

Journalism Fail.

CNN – The New FOX.

Why is everyone up in arms about Obama's Auntie? Has anyone requested the Medical and Psychological records of Sarah Palin?????

I am tired of the liberals leaving messages blaming everything on McCain. Maybe they should look at their candidate and ask him why he is not telling the truth. Hello, from day 1 Obama has been deceiving everyone just because he uses Change in his Campaign does not mean he is changing anything.

I am so sick of the garbage McCain and Palin are pulling.I have no respect at all for either one of them.McCain thinks because he was a POW,he is entitled to the presidentcy.I pray that Obama makes it to the presidency on Tuesday.We need a strong and commited person in there.I think he will make a great president.

If this news sways your vote, you are truly stupid.

For Pete's sake, is this tid bit of information suppose to change the campain? Obama/Biden08

Serously? Shoot I bet Obama has cousins twice removed whose great grandparents were refugees on a ship and never documented! Someone apprehend this man! The audacity!

Unaware of Aunt's Status – Sounds like a real close family ?

McCain...you are a desperate old man! Time to retire to Arizona and take your maloxx!

Who cares about Obama's aunt being here illegally. You think she's going to call up her nephew and say the judge ordered me out of here, but I'm going to stay and hide out in Boston. Now nephew, I don't want you to tell anyone, that's our little secret.

Oh please, get a life!!!!!!!!

If his aunt in living in the US illegally, there is no way he could not know it. We want him to tell the truth BEFORE he is in the White House. This is a important issue.

Worried Democrats

Who cares about this? I want McCain to give me a good reason to vote for him. I'm a conservative from Idaho, so my vote won't really matter, but I just don't feel like McCain will be any different from Bush.

I voted for Obama and Biden last week and stories like this make me feel even better then I already did about the choice that I made. McCain needs to realize that hate does not win an election, charecter does. Congrats to McCain on the Cheney endorsement...he is exactly who I would want to be on my side! Obama/ Biden 2008!

No wonder Election Day follows so closely after Halloween.

SAD, I will vote for Obama now.

Get out and VOTE.

Obama/Biden 08

No one cares about the immigration status of little old ladies from Kenya.

Another McFail to add to the list.

Americans, please,,! What does this have to do with Obama? She`s his half-aunt..from kenya? Who cares?...please grow up..the republicans think you are stupid..WAKE UP!

Much to do about nothing!

Ok, enough already. Family should and must be off limit-period. I guess this is McShame's big October Suprise! Well Suprise Repubs, no one cares and shame on CNN for trying to bring this up for the second time in one day. Shame Shame Shame

This news is similar to Joe McCain's abuse of the 911 system last week when he swore at the operator. It is not relevant to the campaign. Obama has had very limited contact with his Kenyan relatives because he did not have a significant relationship with his father. I have not even seen cousins on my father's side in years. Does that make me responsible for their behavior? Why should Obama be responsible for the actions of this relative?

CNN. Get back on track if you want to do the right thing as journalists, air this.
History had shown us that in order to lead and maintain the economic

Would somebody please tell me where Obama was born?

McCin should campaign in Arizona....

He will look so bad if he can't defend it....

Don't worry about the poor Aunt in Boston...

Boston will go blue anyway.

Help mcCin to save Arizona's....senate seat. ha ha ha.

it;s sad that this campaign has come to this. mccain has nothing run nothing but a negative campaign along with his running mate who is a joke .obama can't control this situation and i believe he had no knowledge of the matter and he still has my vote

There must be one Hell of a lot of African American's, Work on the Weekends.... The want the Monopoly Maybe?????

Clearly Obama is not responsible for his aunt, nor does he need to do more than return the money that she donated. I believe this is scurrilous behavior on the part of the McCain/Palin group and find it deplorable.
Does it even matter? What should we check out in McCain's past?
Arrgh! Go Obama! Go Diversity! Go Forward!

Mary

Obama aunt is an adult and she must be responsible for her business. I am postive that you people don'nt know all about your relative business. Obama is responsible for his wife and childrens business. Obama is not President yet and if Obama have the honor to become the President than Obama will be responsible for the American people in the guldelines of what the Government involvement for the people.

God but I'll be glad when this election is over.

I wonder if Obama will have ACORN take away her voter registration too. In this day and age when accountability matters, who has Obama ever held accountable? He was in Chicago political circles for many years, ACORN, Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright, Illinois Senate, and US Senate. Surely he's seen something illegal, and yet he's never held anybody accountable from his friends with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to questionable campaign contributions. McCain has held people accountable (Boeing Tanker), and so has Palin (see her bio). Obama is a shady character who is surrounded by people whom usually are on the wrong side of ethics. What do you think his White House will be run like? Would going to hold him accountable...the Democratic run House and Senate? Too many issues with him. McCain is know for being a genuine man and he will make a good President. He will hold people accountable.

VOTE MCCAIN on TUESDAY!!!

You know, I would hate to think that I had to answer for what MY aunt does and does not do, where she is and where she isn't. This has absolutely nothing to do with Obama and how he would be as a president. This is a last ditch effort by the Republicans to get people to think about something other than how Obama is better for the job than the old as dirt McCain.

Before you go pointing fingers at Obama and how he isn't 'fit' to be president because of what his aunt is doing, think about this. Would YOU like to answer for every member of your family? Do YOU keep up with their daily lives enough to know what is going on with them? Most of the people who are downing Obama over this don't keep in touch with their own families enough to know what they are doing or where they are at.

The facts are the facts, Obama has a plan for this country. John McCain does not. Obama is more in touch with the common, everyday person. John McCain only is worried about the big companies that don't need help. McCain is a liar and the biggest threat of all, Palin should never be in a position where she could become president. McCain's age is a big issue with that. If he dies in office, we are 100% screwed.

Jesus Christ, who cares? What does his aunt have to do with how HE is going to run the country? Last time I checked, the name on the ballot was "Barack Obama," not "some lady related to Barack Obama that he has nothing to do with."

If someone is going to vote based on this "leak," then you have no business voting whatsoever. Vote based on the ISSUES that are important to you–whatever they may be and whoever you feel is best suited to take care of those issues–not what the status of Obama's estranged aunt is.

Question is not about the timing and source of the leak. Question is whether this matter should disqualify anyone from running for the highest office of the land. Look, someone applying for a job at government agencies such as the CIA or the FBI is required to undergo extensive background checks, which include among others investigating one's family relations and friends. Anything uncovered that is in violation of the law surely jeopardizes one's chances of getting that job. So, let's ask the right question here.

This is crazy. If the Republicans were not so desperate, would this really be a big issue? afterall, McCain is from Arizona. I wonder if he is making an issue about the number if illegal Mexicans living in his state, or is he depending on their "legal" Mexican – American children to help him lose this election. I pray that Obama wins. If he has not done nothing else during this election, he has given Americans hope again, something we lost in the past 8 years due to war, the economy, and natural desaster. Obama makes Americans believe again! He makes us see that we can be a great nation again. All McCain does is point the finger like a little spoiled brat, and never has any real solution to problems, other than "fight, fight, fight". And as for being a "American Hero", how are you a hero when most of the time you were a Prisoner of War? What make you a hero when you were caught by the enemy? I don't get it! Mccain is not interested in building America, he wants another title, and "President of the USA", other thean the Pope and God, id the biggest title in the world. Mccain needs to sitdown somewhere in a nursing home, tell war stories with other vets while eating graham crackers and cranberry jiuce. He is too old to be President, and out of touch with America today! We need a leader, and Obama is America leader to a brighter future.

they just make themselves look bad.everyone knows it's just another distraction and you can bet the bush administration was trying to help their buddy mccain.what a bunch of sleaze bags. farewell you bums ,it's going to feel so good to watch them lose!!

This article is misleading. Anyone who reads the comment should understand the aide is saying that the voters are suspicious of attacks like this. At this point no one is going to fall for petty campaign tricks like this one, especially about topics that have nothing to do with Obama, his policies or his character. The way this article is presented it seems like CNN is saying the news would make voters suspicious of Obama. Read it again people!

Palin's medical records???? Where are OBAMA AND BIDEN'S records? And, how about the Arab that paid for his Harvard law degree?

BFD. Who cares? What does this have to do with Obama? We all probably have a relative somewhere in the family tree that has done something wrong. Does that somehow make us culpable? No! Just more of the Republican attack strategy, which is all they have to offer.

To ck and the rest of you dense Mccain supporters, Obama can not be held responsible for the actions of a 56 year old woman !! he is how ever responsible for his under age children.... do you see ? Do you get the picture or is your autism getting in the way... those of you that are responsible for their grown aunts and uncles please speak or forever hold your piece... also joe the plumber was a plant and it back fired he got what he deserved, this poor lady isnt bothering anybody !

HAHAHAHAHAHA PALIN GOT PRANK CALLED LOOOOOOL!

RAISE WHAT EYE BROWS. PEOPLE PLEASE!!! THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SEN. OBAMA OR WHAT HE CAN DO FOR THE COUNTRY. JUST ANOTHER DIRTY DEAL FROM THE GOP. MOVE ON WITH THIS NONSENSE. I TIRED OF ALL THE MUD SLINGING THAT, THE MCCAINS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN DOING.

MY VOTE STILL GOES TO SEN. OBAMA AND SEN. BIDEN.

AMERICA HUNG SADDAM HUSSEIN AND NOW IS ABOUT TO SWEAR A BARACK HUSSEIN IN THE OFFICE . IT WILL BE SO SWEAT FOR BARACK HUSSEIN TO PUT HIS HAND ON THAT BIBLE AND REPEAT AFTER CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS – I BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.... YOU KNOW THE REST. A MIRACLE IS ABOUT TO UNFOLD. TUNE IN AGAIN SOON

We can't be surprised by comments like this! It is consistent with Republican playbook that McCain has decided to follow. Don't let them distract us from what we have to do.

Obama/Biden in 2008!

Here is another reason to illustrate how McCain/Palin have become devisive: A women in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mi refused to give halloween candy out to children who's parents suport Senator Obama!
These two individuals have done NOTHING but encourage the ugly tone this race has become.
Shame on Senator McCain and Gov Palin, who in my opinion is more to blame, for the continued hatred!

I guess this was supposed to be the "October surprise". Guess what???? This is November.........

They didn't vet this move very well either.........

JMHO

Sorry, this is my third post. I care about this because she's living off of our tax dollars. She's living in public housing. How do you think that's paid for? I just don't understand how a candidate, running for president, is not held more accountable. We should know the good and the bad. He should come out, make a statement and then move on. It would be suspicious if he had not already written it in his book. Even my 17 year old knew about it.

Hey all

John McCain actually had nothing to do with this. His campaign isn't touching it; however, I don't see that they shouldn't.

Obama is a lawyer and had his aunt present at his swearing in in 2005 and yet he lets her live in housing that is designed for poor American families. Believe me it is not a safe area of Boston but some people who were born and raised here who have lost their homes find themselves homeless.

She needs to go back to Kenya. I'm sure she is a lovely lady but unless Obama wants to hire her as a nanny for his children then she is as illegal as a Mexican farm worker coming into the country to try and make a living. She is living off the Boston taxpayer by accepting low income housing. That is wrong.

You can blame McCain but the AP reported this article and the Boston papers came out with it. Fox News has had it on for weeks. It is the MSM that won't do or say anything about it.

Want to discuss relatives? Sarah Palin's own mother-in-law stated that she wasn't sure if she'd be voting for her daughter-in-law's ticket becasue, 'I don't know what she brings to the table.' John McCain's sister-in-law and nephew-in-law both stated that they would not be voting for him. That speaks to me as a voter more so than Obama's aunt being here illegally.

With all the money that 'O' got from overseas for his campaign, maybe he should send some to his poor relatives.

btw...aren't undisclosed, or disclosed for that matter, from other countries to a candidate illegal? If this guy wins, the courts are going to have a field day with him!

Bush and Cheney are still in office for crying out. They have solid track record in leaks. Say hello to Libby and Rove.

Well, since the "Obama is not a US citizen" farce didn't work, they are now going after his aunt. Just keep throwing that krap around, maybe some will stick.

If the election did not involve Republicans, it would not be as ugly as it has gotten lately. Surely, no one could even suspect the leak of these deportation records to be coincidental as long as the Republicans are campaigning and apparently losing.

Who Cares at this point.. whats sad is how people take stories like this and blow them up. Personally I feel if she is here Obama is doing the right thing by having her be dealt with like anyone else who is here illegally. All this noise about Obama being wrong about this and that.. If he didnt know he didnt know. Let the woman be sent back home and thats that. With the election being 3 days away there is nothing else I need to hear about except who won. Lets leave the Kindergarten comments back in Kindergarten.

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Joke, absolute joke!

Obama/Biden '08

AS AN UNDECIDED VOTER I REALLY DON'T GIVE A DAMM WHO WINS THE ELECTIONS AT THIS TIME JUST GET IT OVER AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE DAMM ECONOMY,

AND FOR ALL YOU LOSERS DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS
GET A DAMM LIFE AND QUIT TALKING AND THROWING MUD AT THOSE TWO ( LOSERS) OBAMA AND MCCAIN THE LESERS OF TWO EVILS.

What does this have to do with people losing their homes, jobs and 401K's? Those are the issues we need to consider when voting on Tuesday. Not if someones aunt is here illegally.

Isn't it obvious that someone with Obama's intelligence nd pllitical savy would have done what he could to help this aunt out of her problems had he known. If Obama was not running such an honorable campaign, there would be plenty he could have brought up about McCain and Palin. The McCain's only comment when asked about his cheating with her while still living with his first wife, is to say what a good marriage they have. So what! The louse still cheated with the rich bimbo. Also, since when does being a prisoner of war qualify one to be commander in chief. McCain is a dumb, desperate old man who picked an idiot to be his veep candidate. Watch out, Cindy, Sarah is just another dumb bimbo and if John cheated once, he will probably do it again (if he hasn't already). Oh, I also would like to see the hospital records that prove that Trey really is your son and not your grandson. Finally, as a mother and grandmother myself, please stop dragging that poor little baby all over the country – that is so not healthy for the poor little guy.

By now we all know that Obama will win!! We can celebrate the downfall of American values with the nomination of this extremely liberal person. So for those who insist on being ill informed or choses to turn your backs on the vision of the founding fathers, God Bless You!!! Hope you are as outspoken a year from now when you are experiencing the total annihilation of values, morals and ethics. The word change has so many variables; for all our sakes I pray that the God I serve will be merciful and not judge us according to our new leaders. We are all so gong ho about demeaning Gov. Palin and seeking her medical records when right before us, there is a campaign ahead to destroy our moral society or what's left of it. But continue to vote with you pocketbooks, we need to focus on storying your treasures in heaven; May God bless us all!!!!

To Mr. Muzakani:

I have no idea what you are talking about. Frankly, it sounds as if you are raving.

Who cares! It is an Aunt he doesn't even converse with from his families other side.

Truman November 1st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I don't care if we're 72 hours from the election, or 3 years from the election. I don't care if it's some no name person, or a relative a presidential candidate. If you are here illegally, you are here illegally. Dems may try to cry foul since this is coming out at the last minute….just like when George Bush's DWI came out 48 hours before the election.

Truman, Bush was responsible and accountable for his DWI. Obama is not responsible for the behaviour of his relatives. I know that is hard for a wing nut to understand

CNN, this is your opportunity to prove that you are journalist first and not in the tank for Obama. See if you can track down a registration form for this aunt and have someone following her all day Tues to see if she tries to vote.

Obama is not responsible for his aunt's actions. Last I checked, he was not her legal guardian. When he returns the rather piffling sum she has sent him, he has done his duty.

Mcpalin get some thing that works!

Not a issue........Tell us how you can save this economy........

Just for your information, the media from London broke this story because the media in the US, like CNN, want to shove it under a rug.

More evidence that the Republicans are the party of hate, war and greed. And they'll do ANYTHING and smear anybody to get elected.

It must be sad for Obama that one of his ideal characters from his fairy tale book turned out to be a real life villain. He knew all about her when it came to using her for his book, but he oddly enough is 'uninformed' when she violates campaign finance laws and due diligence actually uncovers her crime.

Print my post CNN, it's called freedom of speech.

McCain's Favorite Casino Lobbyists Lend A Hand After McCain Stacks the Deck in
Their Favor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Democratic National
Committee today released a new web video highlighting John McCain's history of
stacking the deck in favor of his favorite gambling industry lobbyists. The
video comes on the heels of a new report outlining McCain's pattern of using
his position as the chairman of a key Senate committee to tip the scales in
favor of casino lobbyists with connections to his family and campaigns - even
if it meant reversing long held positions.
(Logo: here )
The video, called "Betting on McCain," shows McCain stacking the deck in
favor of friends and former campaign aides who lobbied for the casinos with
business before McCain's committee. In return, those casino lobbyists
organized gambling trips to casinos for McCain (whose reputation as a high
roller is well known), steered hundreds of thousands of dollars to his
campaign, and at least 40 of them went to work for or are helping raise money
for McCain's current campaign.
Later this week, the DNC will launch new web ads highlighting the "Betting
on McCain" video that will run on a number of major news sites - including
political, religious and conservative news sites.
To see the new DNC Web Video "Betting on McCain," click here:
here
DNC Web Video:
"Betting on McCain"
here

MCCAIN: "Well, I am a betting man." [NBC Nightly News, 9/25/08]

CHYRON: Betting on McCain? Casino Lobbyists Are

IMAGE: "For McCain and Team, a Host of Ties to Gambling Industry" [New
York Times, 9/28/08]
CHYRON: John McCain Stacked The Deck For His Favorite Lobbyists

PHOTO AND CHYRON: Scott Reed, Former Aide & Lobbyist

PHOTO AND CHYRON: Wes Gullett, Lobbyist & Family Friend

CHYRON: And They Returned The Favor ...

CHYRON: $400,000 Casino Campaign Fundraisers / PHOTO: Casino [New York
Times, 9/28/08]
CHYRON: Gambling With Casino Lobbyists At 2:30AM / PHOTO: McCain Gambling
[New York Times, 9/28/08]
CHYRON: Fundraisers with Famous Vegas Tycoons / PHOTO: Sheldon Adelson
[Las Vegas Review-Journal, 3/29/08]
CHYRON: 40 Gambling Lobbyists on the Campaign [New York Times, 9/28/08]

CLOSING CHYRON: JOHN MCCAIN: Special Interest Driven Politics

CLOSING CHYRON: JOHN MCCAIN: More of the Same Broken Politics

Roll on Obama!!!
Obama/Biden all they way to the White House!!!

McCain...back to one of your 7 houses

Palin...back to whichever polar ice cap you crawled from

Is this really a story? Seriously CNN??

Shame... McCain is winning....

Why is this a non story? People have a right to know about it As usual, you Obama supporters want to brush is under the carpet just like everythingn else. This is not dirty pool. Obama is up there claiming just how wonderful a family man he is. Has much he believes in family. His wonderful approch on illegel immagration. Oh, thats right he hasn't talked much about illegal immagration. Wonder why that is. This is crap. Everything that has come out on this guy you robots just keep making excuses for him and trying to get rid of the story. So what if McCain put it out there. He should of. The people have a right to know everything about this guy, which they don't and they still are voting for him. Captain of the football team and everyone onc wants to know the popular guy. This is nothing more then a popularity contest. I hope more comes out on him before Tuesday. Oh, and by the way Biden has been wrong on everything that he has supported his entire political career.

As a military retiree who has been/lived around the world I see young American's vote for Obama as a sign of their youth. They crave so much for hope and something to believe in that they will ignore Wright, Ayers, the Aunt, experience, real sacrifice, etc.. for their perception of Camelot...but I won't... Spend the time/do the research.
McCain is the only clear choice...

John McCain is pathetic. If Obama wanted to be nasty, he would have brought up the FACT about McCain's wife being injured in an accident and he left for Cindy. Why isn't CNN reporting that? Everyone knows about it. He is pathetic loser and will stoop to anything to win. He cares nothing for the Americans. He only cares about winning.

Give me a break. Republicans are pulling at straws. This ties him closer to hispanics and immigrants who are concerned about issues of immigration. They're so unbelievably desperate at this point. This IS A STUPID STORY, and it in no ways makes him a bad person or a bad leader. GET OVER IT!!! Obama/Biden 2008

I bet Obama's aunt, who's not a citizen, is more qualified than Palin...

Obama is illegal as well so where's the story here? So are 30 million others in the U.S. All are using our tax dollars so once again, where's the story? BTW, can some company who hires journalists, ask "our" government if this woman has been deported yet? If not, please ask why as Americans are no longer permitted questions. Thank you.

Well with everything that has been thrown at Obama and Biden, I think they have displayed great professionalism in remaining on message and sticking to their campaign plan. It demonstrates to me that they are more than qualified to become President and Vice President of the United States.

Roll on Obama!!!
Obama/Biden...all the way to the White House
McCain back to Arizona...
Palin back to whatever ice-berg you crawled from....

What a crock. He wrote about her lack of citizenship in his book. What a liar! Now I know why he's not taking a stand on imigration reform.

Once again here are a bunch of people reading the internet and believing everything that they read. That is the problem with the human race. They think since it is on the internet it's the truth. Well a majority of the time it isn't. It's just something written by somebody who has nothing better to do with his time but stir up trouble. I think that it's very suspicious that something like this would crop up just 72 hours before the election. It's funny how things about McCain's family isn't being aired and you that man has some skeletons in his closet as does his family. The Republicans are running scared and they will stop at nothing to ruin Mr. Obama and that involves dragging his loved ones through the mud.

Is this disclosure suppose to disqualify Obama as President? Let's have an intelligent discourse about the issues that is now affecting our lives, and will dictate the direction this country will take in the future.

No one has control over relatives, esp. estranged ones. Family is off limits! We've been told this abundantly!!! TYPICAL HYPOCRACY OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY! It will never end ....

Todd Palin (Alaska Independence Party)
Bristol Palin (well.....)
Cindy McCain (drug abuse, stealing drugs)
Joe McCain (Communist Country in No. VA, and TWO 911 calls regarding TRAFFIC)
John McCain himself (Keating 5, cheating on his wife, etc.!)

Already proudly VOTED for Obama/Biden in Northern Virginia!
Turn VA and the USA blue!
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

IF indeed is aunt is here illegally, then legal action is appropriate; however, we all know IF it's factual, she is one of about kazillion others. Regardless, that most certainly does not change my mind about Sen. Obama in any way - he is still the leader we need in this country - no doubt about that whatsoever! I hardly consider him responsible in any way.

My concern though does direct my thoughts to whomever was stupid enough to leak such a story. Legal action is appropriate there, too. And, shame on CNN and other news agencies for printing this woman's name, city, etc. You may have endangered her life and that is truly inexcusable!

I guess it is now fair game to go after Palin's dysfunctional family and Cindy McCain's cocaine problems. Obama took the high road and both sides said families are off limits. I hope the dems rip them apart now. Repubs are such hypocrites.

Also, I might add that I speek to my landscaper weekly and do not know his status. Yet Obama spoke to his HALF Aunt four times in the past 10 years and he is somehow guilty of something. What a joke!

What's your next desperate attempt Repubs? This is getting laughable.

Mufando... a change from Stalin to Hitler??? What history books are you reading? Must be one of those "republican history" texts....

First Lets get on thing straight and lets nip it in the bud............
1 He was raised by his mother and her side of the family
2 He does not know much about his father or his side of the family

Now if you want to spin that into something you go right ahead it will not stop BO from coming president

Again, not news worthy!

For those of you who think you know the facts, please contact Homland Security at once and present your so-called facts. Otherwise...more silly season in politics....

She applied for asylum and was denied. Why? If she were Russian or Cuban this would not have happened. And of course it's a leak. Please, they have been trying to come at Obama with things about everyone else but the man himself. Can they dig up anything on OBAMA?

Who cares about the Aunt? This stuff coming from the McCain camp is so absolutely retarded. The type of people who think this is an issue are the type of people who think that US Weekly or the National Enquirer contain important news.

This is old news but, when the older woman said to McCain I can't trust Obama he's an Arab. Did anyone notice that McCain conviently left out that he was a US citizen, this is what he said "McCain stood shaking his head as she spoke, then quickly took the microphone from her.

"No, ma'am," he said. "He's a decent, family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with." '

Was this woman a plant and a setup to only make you look good, I think so, look at the following.

First you had to leave the campaign trail to rescue the economy, when clearly you were not needed, that your presence was more of a hindrance then anything else. You wanted to appear like the white knight coming in to help america.

Then you wanted to push back the first debate so sarah wouldn't have to debate.

Which makes one wonder after this alegid leak about Obama's aunt no being a us citizen.

Your first receiving information on Ashley Todd even before media had the information.

You sir are a disgrace to all americans, and all men and women in our United States of America in and out of uniform.

Last thing, you actually had to bus in several schools in Defiance ohio to make you look good.

I agree, pretty much a non-story since Senator Obama remarked she should be dealt with as immigration laws prescribe. I'm guessing it means respectful deportation, followed by her right to apply for legal immigration via the normal process.

I am waiting for Mr. Axelrod to point how suspicious the investigation into Joe the Plumber's personal life. Especially since a subordinate has released how she was "encouraged" to write a fraudulent email claiming the search was done for the reasons the state's Secretary of State made during public interviews.

...Crickets...

As McCain said before, it is absurd to bring someones family into this (in reference to Brystol Palin and her baby).
Leave his aunt alone.

New Mexico early voter. Holla!

I´M NOT VERY POLITICAL I UNDERSTAND VERY LITTLE ABOUT "THE CRAP" SORRY ABOUT THE LANGUAGE .YEARS AGO I HAVE READ A BOOK "STUPID WHITE MEN" WRITTEN BY MICHAEL MOORE AND SAID HE IS HARSH TOWARD BUSH.BUT NOW WE ALL SAY HE WAS RIGHT AND FOR OUR SURPRISE YOU GOT HIM ELECTED FOR THE 2ND TERM AND THE WHOLE WORLD SAY WHAT? WHAT HAPPEN WITH AMERICANS.
NOW AGAIN THIS GUYS SEEM TO KNOW YOU WELL "MAC CAIN AND PALIN" INSTEAD OF TALKING ABOUT ISSUES THEY JUST TURNED GOSSIPERS ,BACKBITERS.THIS GUYS ARE OUT OF IDEAS, I TELL YOU WHAT IF ELECTED THEY WILL DIG A DEEPER HOLE THAN BUSH DAG
.WAKE UP AMERICA BRING THE COUNTRY OF HOPE BACK TO WHERE IT WAS BEFORE.GIRMA

I like how you all ignore the fact that your beloved Obama mentioned Aunt Zeituni in one of his books and said he knew it was his responsibility to take care of her..

I guess his spreading of the wealth doesn't reach out to relatives, so what makes you believe it will reach all of you?

The landlord stated he didn't even know Obama and the lady living in the slums there were related. She has lived there for five years and Obama has never been there to see her.

Its pathetic how low people will go win

As for the people saying it just shows how little Obama cares about family, do you keep in touch and know every detail about all your family? I suspect most people dont.

I have aunts, uncles and cousins ive not seen in over 15 years. For all i know they could have all drug dealers.
I mean the only way i know they are alive is because we send generic Christmas cards to each other every year.

Barack Obama, if he is to be our president, will have to explain whatever he can about his Aunt in the simplest and most open manner he can provide. These revelations cannot just be wished away from the public curiosity once they've come out into the open,. If Barack is a wise and reliable man, he'll come forward with acceptable explanations that are based on the facts.

We want to know that we can have real confidence in the character of our candidates, and yet, we know that we must work within the framework of imperfection to ultimately concede that the real choice is about what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. Surely, there are few flawless candidates to be found in America, or anywhere else in the world .Indeed, candidates and their families are held up to the most transparent level of scrutiny and ridicule imaginable.

IF indeed is aunt is here illegally, then legal action is appropriate; however, we all know IF it's factual, she is one of about kazillion others. Regardless, that most

I would sleep much better knowing McCain is our leader. Enough said.

To-"Shame on You"

You're argument is absolutely silly!!!-if BO is elected then it is good to "shut a news org. out?"-that my dear is not a democracy.

Maybe someone in the media-FINALLY did his/her job and wanted to report the news instead of interpreting it???

As McCain said before, it is absurd to bring someones family into this (in reference to Brystol Palin and her baby).
Leave his aunt out of this.

It's unfortunate that when we are struggling with an economic tsunami and a cleaner in most European countries are comparatively earning better than a teacher in our country we here discussing the legal status an aunt Obama barely knows. There are a lot of American citizens whose parents entered and are living in this country illegally, does that mean these American citizens can't run for public office in this country ?I think Americans are better and smarter than this.

Anderson

Republicans, give it a rest, when did God say that your party was his party? I am so sick of the RNC sanctimonious posturing. Why is it that your party is blessed by God!! All religions believe that it's belief is the only one!! Not!

We need to embrace the diversity in all faiths and recognize that each one is supported by humans, not a higher being. Obama and Biden recognize that we are all Americans! Why is it so hard to accept and understand? So, give it a rest right wingers, that you are the chosen ones and that you can speak for America!

If Obama and Biden wins, the American people have spoken! Move on right wingers to help America.

this is very ,very very suspicious .the republicians really went out of their way to find obama aunt.if some one report an illegal person living here ,do youthink that they will follow up on it ? no they will not .so iknow for a fact that the republicians went out of their way to fine this person because she is related to obama.and i know how the immigration screws every up because someone i know is having a problem fo 5 years trying to do things legaly but they screw the paper work constantly.

Homeland Security? What a bunch of BS! The truth is the truth after all.

You bet it is suspicious! And considering the underhanded manner of the republicans is it really surprising? My oh my "what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." Never has so few done so much dirt to so many and still they get away with it. Tisk, Tisk Tisk

Before all of you Obama fans get too upset with this story, you might want to look at the source that first broke the story...THE LONDON TIMES. They are having to do the reporting for us since none of your beloved networks will find out anything about your beloved candidate. I can't wait until he is elected and you realize there is no SHAM WOW to him at all. He has you so dumbed down you don't even know how to think for yourselves. Congratulations on giving up your sovereignty.

God help us all.

Barack the "magic" Negro

Why is it your news media, CNN and others, can find, bring out , and discuss all of this information on Sen. Obama;
and cannot give the public any information on the A.I.P. (Alaskan Independence Party)?
Was Sarah Palin involved in the A.I.P.
Why not discuss this?

Dems are so Suspicious about this leak and furious... Exact samething happened with Joe the plumber when democratic government in Ohio digg everything out for him and leaked to press about his child support, taxes and welfares.. SUch a blind support for democratic party shows how BIASED you are. If you really wanna talk about this be fair at least.

Don't treat your car as Mercedeez and others as Hyundai.

The US is in two wars, has a collapsing economy and this is a story. Please.......

Who cares. This is no news. Senator Obama will be the 44th president.

Oh, please. This is obviously a Repub trick to get undecideds and weak Obama supporters to turn to McCain. The timing is too close to the election. Not gonna work, see through it.

Why don't you tell Obama Half Aunt about her trouble. Obama and I can't do any thing about it. We are to busy fighting off dumb A$$s like you. I guess every illegally person in America is Obama problem. Go get your self a life

Just remember, McCain fans, you are supporting the loser.

Who in their right mind knowingly supports a loser?

And what does that make you?

very suspicious!!!!! about more suspicious tham joe the plumbers tax, license, child support, dental, ect.........NOT!!!!!!!!!!

COMMON NOW, THE REPUBLICANS ARE VERY SCARED SO THEY ARE READY TO FIND SOMETHING OUT ABOUT OBAMA AND BRING IT OUT AT THIS LAST MINUTE.

I'm glad to see that most of those of us who are more well informed are seeing this for what it is: NOTHING to do with the campaign

I'm watching the CNN Barack Obama Revealed (I also watched the one about the other one) and everything I learned about Obama only makes me appreciate him more!!

TODD PALIN AND THE CONTRACTOR WHO BUILT THE ALASKA ICE GYM EACH BUILT A HOUSE NEXT TO EACH OTHER , SOME SAY USING SUPPLIES FROM THE GYM AND CHARGING THE GOVERNMENT.

WHEN IS THE MEDIA GOING TO TALK ABOUT THIS?

Hello all americans. John McCain and Palin booth looks real crook. Specially Palin. Don't make mistake to give them victory. You are seing from last 8 years by giving victory to Bush. Most ediat president in history of USA. Palin will not do any thing for this country.

Silly season is vetting Joe the plumber. It's not silly season to find out info about Obama's family, considering Obama touts himself as his brother's keeper.

Suspicious or criminal? I smell a dirty rat!. A new low.

of course mcsenile's friend, george w set this up. This is the last payment in the deal that mccain made with him to try and win the election. No surprise.

But what is surprising is all the dumb people that truly believe that electing Mccain/palin is good for the country. They are the most evil and inept people to ever run for office. Palin is stunningly stupid and mcain issenile. What's motivates anyone to vote them?

Get a freaking life!!!! This is NO STORY but, a sorry attempt to distract and try to smear Obama. John McCain, you and your people should be ashamed of yourselves. You will reap what you sow, God said it and I believe it. And after the American people VOTE, you will too!!

You really make me sick!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

You would never know this is a presidential election. John McCain is acting like a preschooler with his attacks. He has not been able to communicate any ideas.

Ben Stein and Ann Coulter both said the other night that we are already part of a socialistic society and who cares whether Obama's Aunt is illegal or not.

Obama has taken the high road on all the crap that McCain has been sending his way. I have to say I hope he releases some of the dirt on McCain. Obama was the one that said leave Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter out of the election. Why can't McCain do the same thing?
I don't want a President that is so petty and hot headed.

This type of junk is why Virginia will be going for Obama in three days.

It seems supicious to me. Of course McCain supporters would make a big deal out of Obama not knowing about it.

He barely knew the woman. She is the sister to the father who abandoned him.

At his point, I think the GOP will pounce on anything to make Obama look bad.

It won't work with me!

Go Obama!

Typical republican trick. Throw dirt when desperate. How can you trust those people to lead?

When I live 99% signs for McCain. I just get lost. What kind water do these people drink? There is something wrong. If this trend continue, the country is going to suffer longer. Voters are responsible for their sufferings too. Do not just blame the ones in office.

Any mud left? Couldn't opponents find something significant? What happened to Karl Rove's creativity??

Who cares...this should not be an issue.

Funny that CNN hasn't been able to independently verify Auntie Zetiuni's status, like that's important to you now. CNN has never bothered to indepedently identify 95% of Obama's claims and has until now taken his word...thanks now for trying to look balanced.
mcCain/Palin

McGeriatric

& his tomb raider attack (female dog)

dispensing the low blows

nothing 'gentlemanly' Geneva Convention here.

Gov. of Alaska doesn't know what that means

nor does IT care

Someone tell Axelrod Obama knew his aunt was living as a illegal in Boston. He does not care about family, he also has a brother earning 1.00 a month in Kenya but will not help him either. Funny how Obama wants to spread the wealth of Americans money but will not spare a dime for his own family. Simply amazing and pathetic!!! Won't spread his wealth, can't take care of family, won't take care of the country. McCain, the only experienced true leader and man qualified to be president this election, by a huge margin. Vote for the HERO, not the zero.

Obama may not be aware of the fact that his Aunt is here illegally because he has been extremely busy and also he did not participate in her coming over to the USA and may not even know how she got here. I think what people should consider is she was not and has not been residing at the Obama house in chicago and Obama has not been financially supporting her stay here while knowing she is here illegaly. Come on guys she is independent doing her best to survive in that status. Even the housing agents did not know earlier on she is related to Obama. You know even if McCain wins the election, I am sorry to say it will push the US image in the world further into a miasma of defeat. Not because Obama has the charms to reinstate the image of US but because McCain decided THE END TO JUSTIFY THE MEANS AND CHOSE A LOW ROAD TO A HIGH OFFICE. THIS IS THE IMAGE THE ENTIRE WORLD HAS ON THE USA, DO YOUR RESEARCH. THE WORLD FEELS USA USES FORCE MORE THAN DIPLOMACY AND RUNS THE WORLD ISSUES TYPICALLY THE WAY McCAIN HAS RUN HIS POLIDTICAL CAMPAIGN. I wish even if he wins the election he does so honorably so the NATO allies respect his ideas and not correlate the USA foreign policy to how McCain run his political campaign against Obama. Wining is a good thing success is sweet but if only you do it right. Then you get the credibility and respect. This is like Mugabe of Zimbabwe, THE TEAR ONE DOWN ON YOUR WAY UP POLITICS. Both parties need to work together for the common good.

There is no way to verify this story.

I wonder, is Obama's auntie a drug addict who stole drugs from her own charity?

You that call yourself Cheney lover, you are such a fool and uneducated. Very dumb.

Since we are pulling out all the stops, why isnt' anyone talking about what john mccain did in his first marriage. (so much for family values)

Let's keep in mind:

Obama met his dad once, for one month. This woman is the half-sister of a man Obama hardly knows. How about we focus on the issues.

I have Aunts too. I have no idea what they are up to, and their actions should not reflect on my character.

Let's keep our eye on the ball here.

An illegal immigrant aunt? Yeah... that will have an enormous impact on a staggering economy, an upside tax structure, 2 wars with no end in sight and presidential endorsement of torture.

Are Republicans running low on issues? What utter nonsense.

80 days till the end of the Bush administration.

This is nonsense. The problems this country and world is facing should be the focus right now. America the world is watching you and awaiting for you the continue leading. You have been doing this since World War Two. You have lost your way. Don't let another leader be selected.

Don't worry. Palin just talked on tape to a phony French Presdient that tricked her. She is done. It is worse than Dean's scream, or anything any candidate has done. It will be front page news all Day Sunday. no one will be talking about the aunt. Blieve me. They won't.

I have relatives in America that I don't even know when they came to USA.

WE MAY BE RELATED, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THAT WE LIVE TOGETHER OR THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LIFE.

what about returning all the donations from overseas..THEY ARE NOT US CITIZENS EITHER....But you will keep those donations.

Why are you now becoming a person who wants to do right....
you have lied twisted the facts and have not leveled with the voters.
this is just anouther ploy by you a crooked politition to get elected and you will do anything even lie about your birth certificate.

you got your opponents kicked off the ballot in illinois so you would not have be prove that you did not know anything.

Many have aunts, uncles, cousins, or even sibblings they know little about or keep few tabs on. This is really stupid.

let's not forget the criminal john mccain is married to.... stealing drugs from a charity to feed your habit would get you five years easy if you were a minority.

I am quite sure that one of my cousins is a criminal (he's a meth addict and shows up with very very nice-looking stuff every once in awhile - too expensive for his minimum-wage job). Does that make me, a happily married, Christian, law-abiding, tax-paying, mother-of-a-teenager, college professor...a criminal too? Are we our aunts' keepers?

This reeks of Bush's 2004 Osama Bin Laden tape.

I live in Boston and I pay almost $2,000 per month just for rent. I want to know why someone illegal can live in public housing which takes it away from someone who was born here and deserves to live there.

The Boston papers have reported that the housing authority was shocked to learn she was illegal. Technically she doesn't qualify for the housing. Maybe Obama and Michelle can put her up in Chicago.

She is not disabled or a senior (to the best of my knowledge) so this whole thing is disgraceful. How can he allow his aunt to live in a run down apartment in an area of Boston that is unsafe.

Sarah Palin, where is your medical records?

I am so miffed about not being able to contribute to a candidate's campaign. I understand it if you dont live here. I am a Canadian living in the states for the past 9 yrs. I came here legally, have lived here and contributed to this country. I pay taxes. I do everything Im supposed to do, yet cant vote. Talk about taxation without representation! Pathetic! I cant afford the citizenship cost now that the Bush regime has increased it through the roof. I am trying to make ends meet and pay the high cost of health care and taxes. Not a lot left to buy citizenship. So I pay taxes yet have no say in who spends my tax dollars. Now I find out not only can I not vote but I cannot even contribute to a candidate? Sad.

Is this the best the Neo-Cons can come up with at the last minute?????? Here's a news flash......THERE IS NO DIRT to dig up....so give it up.........the filthy Repuke-ians have enough dirt and scandal to fill the shelves of the Library of Congress for crying out loud!!!!!!!!
Face it, America's finally fed up with the Totalitarian, fascist-style dictatorship of the Republican Party and we've seen the light.........

I am from Venezuela, and would like to thank the pepole of the u.s for finaly have a man like Mr.Obama who is tired of capitalism and greed to lead your country. Our President Hugo Chavez has lead our country in the right direction just as your Mr.Obama will lead yours. Finaly the poor have a voice in your country. Thank you people of the usa and wecome back to the rest of the world..

Honestly, what does this have to do with Barack? Seriously, does he control an aunt who he has MAYBE seen once in his life? It's his aunt people, not his child or wife. Who bloody cares. This is the 'moral majority' GOP at its best and they are disgusting!
mccain/palin = clueless pathological liars!

She's Obama's half- aunt. The half sister of an estranged father. If you don't know whether or not she's really an illegal immigrant, because you can't verify this story, why run it?

Hey Republicans, do you know what and where your red-neck uncle Joe Bob is doing right this minute???

I am also under moderation.........People never want to hear the truth!!!

"THIS IS WRONG: OBAMA IS WRONG"

No more wrong than McCains black love child. I know it's true because I saw it on Fox and Hannity and Limbaugh said so so therefore it must be true and complete.

Whatever... so his aunt wasn't granted asylum thats our own governments fault. It is after all... the Bush administration which has shown its incompetence on so many levels. I am sure the people he hired for the Immigration service were just as competent (sarcasm) as the folks who run FEMA.

Its funny they bring all this mess up about Obama, but no one is talking about McShame the womanizer. What about him preparing to divorcing his 1st wife and getting a marriage license to marry Cindy before it was finally.

All of this focus on mess is to keep us from focusing on the ISSUES

SO what? it is not his responsibility. She is not his wife, she is his aunt.

Who the hell cares about Obama's aunt? Honestly, the people who think this is representative of who Obama is are just desperately grasping at straws. Give me a break. This is so insignificant and so stupid, it's not even newsworthy.

McPain and your laughable sidekick are all done, no matter what other 'secrets' you try to find. Neither of you deserve to be in the White House.

Doesn't Obama know anything about his own family?

I think everyone is just sick of these stupid plot lines and mudslinging. Over all this election has been just exhausting. I want to know how this country can get out of the crap hole G.W. and Chaney left us in. Can't believe you idiots voted for those guys twice. No wonder we're screwed now!

This will never get posted but does anyone else find it amazing that this is actually being covered as newsworthy? While the fact that Sarah Palin and her husband have been members of the Alaska Independence Party that clearly states that they want Alaska to become it's own country and succeed from the union has not even been mentioned on this network? What does that say about McCain's judgement?

They can't get anything on Obama directly so they always go out into left filed to try to tie him to stuff.

What about Govenor Palin charging her numerous "work-related" family vacations to the good citizens of Alaska? Or charging a per-diem to the state so that she could live in her own house? Isn't that be larceny?

What I want to know is how Palin keeps getting away with stuff. Did the Palins make a deal with the devil?

Let's talk about the candidates, not their long-lost aunties.

Sad day for GOP and the entire campaign Mcshame/failing going so low in the mud...on Sen Obama's aunt? Wow where is Sen Mccains first wife? after waiting for him close to 6 yrs he came back left her and married the second wife even when she has faith that he will come back to her considering what she has been through for him(she didnt sign the divorce untill after Jmac married cindy) Sad cos Sen Obama didnt want to go there cos its family matters

I keep saying CNN! This not Kennedy 1963! Not Nixon! Not Bomb Bomb Russia Regan.... This is the Fall of Rome! Welcome the Whole of the Middle-East.... The Dooor is Wide-Open... Free House...
The Drinks are on the USA... Bring your "Buckets of Sand" with you...

Folks, the British press exposed this days ago. Specifically, three reporters from The London Times did a lengthy piece. It's been floating on the wire services internationally.
What's sad is that they had to come here and discover something our own media couldn't.
If all the media have access to the same international wire services, how is it a "McCain leak"???

This is even worse than the Palin wardrobe story in terms of things that have no direct bearing on what the candidates have to offer as elected officials. I wish we could move beyond these kind of distractions and focus objectively on who we feel is going to do the best job.

What else is going to be next? We've heard and seen all the McCain/Palin stunts against Sen. Obama. They're certainly desperate. I’m fed up with these dirty politicians. My support for Obama won't change a bit; and, I'm prepared to hear the worst about Obama. I can't afford the McBush for another four years. Don't be fooled people! Get up and vote Change. OBAMA 08

day late, dollar short.
im so glad im on the right side of history!

What is Obama aware of???? Obama is not aware of Tony Rezko the Chicago crime boss. Obama is not aware of his lifelong pastor being an Anti-American, Anti-Semite. Obama is not aware that he was born outside of the USA. Obama is not aware that the fnds for his education came from a Islamofascist named Prince Al-Waleed. Obama is not aware William Ayers is an American Terrorist that killed Americans. Obama is not aware that Khaliti his good friend and neighbor is an Anti-America Anti-Semite. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm I see a pattern here, maybe Obama is not aware enough to be our next President! I call an Obama run for President of the USA Suspicious!!!

Has,Sarah's hairdresser seen a 666( the next antichrist ). Check behind her ears. OH! OH!. I have to hide now, All Sarah has accomplished that I have noticed is, she brings out the worst in what are normally good all americans people, and MaCain is her meinien.

Obama, will start the unity of the world and will sucseed in time as long as Sarah does not get elected in 2012.

Typical of the ULTIMATE TEFLON DON.. He is responsible for nothing unless it's a positive story, and ducks and moves all other accusations.

Nice Job.

What are the results of the meeting Palin and the first dude had last Friday? Everyone seems to have forgotten about that. It was suppose to let us know about her abuse of power as bovernor.

Where are Palin's medical records? We don't care about the status of his aunt. We want to know if the VP candidate had an abortion or her 17yr old daughter just had a baby.

And I guess Obama did not know his father figure/mentor Frank (Frank Marshall Davis) who he speaks about in his book, Dreams from My Father, was a membrer of the Communist Party and a sexual pervert? I wonder if the 13 year old girl named Ann that Frank talks about in his book that he and his wife had sex with could have been Obama's mother (Ann)"???
http://www.usasurvival.org/docs/Rpt_Davis_Sex.pdf

Wow! Wonders will never cease, so just because Obama is running for presidency he is supposed to know what all his relatives are doing or upto. I am not a US citizen but I am amazed by the pettiness of McCain's campaign. What does this lady's illegal status got to do with Obama. By the way, no illegal immigrant goes advertising their status! Leave Obama alone and stick to serious issues! This funny tactics won't work. What a waste! I am suprised that even big media houses like CNN are concentrating so much energy on airing such a non issue while ignoring Todd Palin's AIP ties!

Well they have tried to call Obama everything humanly possible that is threatening; they have tried to purge rolls in every battleground state; Bush tried to create a crisis by invading Syria; and now they have dropped this about his aunt.
Why do we never hear about "Keating Five," McCains affairs, Gordon Liddy? The reason is Obama wants to work with people not destroy them.
This country has never needed a change more than it does now. Four more years of this crap and we will be back in the divisive 60's mentality. I have never seen such mean and sneaky people.

Desperation.....

PALIN/McCain = Racism, Hate, War, Death to 1000s MORE of our MEN AND WOMEN Unable/Unstable

Obama/Biden
The Answer is Black AND White

PALIN/McCain FOLLOWERS Natzi PIGS no lipstick

Obama/Biden
TWO GREAT MINDS ARE BETTER THAN NONE

What? This is suspicious because it will effect your campaign. because you have lied to the American peolple or/and you really aren't an American Citizen either. You are as you appear, a fake! Which is it Obama?

You betcha! I love Palin!

ck... do you even know what socialism is? get a dictionary. look it up!

The fact of the matter is that any question about Obama, regardless of legitimacy, is questionable thanks to the Liberal Media.

So, what’s the big deal? There are millions of illegal immigrants in this country. One in Obama’s family is not surprising, given his ethnically diverse background. Also, it is simply an accurate representation of this country – where immigrants come to live to start a new life. A denial of this historic fact, is a denial of reality.

I was an early voter for President Obama!!!!!!

duh

What's suspicious is why Mr. 'Share the Wealth' has never done a thing for his Aunt, his Uncle, his half brother, or the cousins he promised to help 2 years ago. Try sharing your own wealth to family first before you appropriate ours.What's suspicious is why Mr. 'Share the Wealth' has never done a thing for his Aunt, his Uncle, his half brother, or the cousins he promised to help 2 years ago. Try sharing your own wealth to family first before you appropriate ours.

Hey It sounds like something Foxnews would put out. There webite home page is always flooded with Obama stuff not even related to the campaign or the issues. These people against Obama have tried everything. They have called him everything in the book...the right have talked about his mother,wife,aunt and brother in Nairobi yet if you say anything about Cindy Mcain..then you've just sinned. On election day he will be vindicated.......I can't wait to listen to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity on November 5.

I think the question that should REALLY be asked here... Why did AP release a story when they couldn't confirm whether or not it was true? This woman could very well be here legally.

The AP states TWICE in its own story that nobody from immigration is allowed to comment or release information on individual cases. CNN reports the same. Further, they seem baffled as to how a woman can qualify for public housing with such a questionable immigration status.

Not to mention, AP (in its own words) "could not establish whether anyone at a political level in the Bush administration or in the McCain campaign had been involved." Further, the information was released so close to the election...

As David Letterman would say, something about this smells.

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON THESE DAYS?? NO ONE IS STUPID, MC CAIN AND BUSH HAD THIS PLANNED FIRST OF ALL NO ONE HAS SAID ANYTHING ABOUT HIS AUNT UNTIL NOW ??? BUSH ANDHIS PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ALL ALONG, AND TRYING TO USE IT AGAINST OBAMA IN THE LAST HOURS, HOW TYPICAL OF THE BUSH/MC CAIN TICKET – MORE OF THE SAME!! I HOPE SOMEONE IS KEEPING A SCRAPEBOOK FOR THE BUSH AND MC CAIN OH YEAH AND THE PALIN FAMILIES TO REVISIT WHILE THEY ARE AT HOME WHEN OBAMA IS ANNOUNCED AS OUR "NEW PRESIDENT" ON TUESDAY. THE BIBLE SAYS WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND TREAT OTHERS AND YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.

The moral imperative is that Obama should release the name of all his donors...in the same way that MCain has.

There are lot of illegal donors (ie non US citizens) who have contributed to the Obama campaign. And he should do the right thing...release the names of his donors.
To refuse to do so, really lays bare his lack of adherence to democratic principles.

Ok, CNN you are biased you want money to stay alive so all you can put up is all McCain and negative Obama. Your losing all credablity. Mr Independent Lou Dobbs you are a fake, on your show yesterday when talking about which way swing voters would sway, when the answer was that they would sway toward McCain, your enthusiasm was that of a child on christmas morning.

Of course it is a leaked story. A pathetic attempt at sensationalism. McCain cannot win on honor, so dirty tricks have to be played. I will be absolutely devastated if McCain wins Tuesday. Campaigns will never change if this sort of thing works.

Margaret of Idaho

THIS IS ANOTHER REPUBLICAN ATTEMPT OF LIES AND SMEARS. A SO CALLED HALF UNTI THAT SEN. OBAMA REALLY DOES NOT KNOW OF AND NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR. NO MATTER WHAT THE REPUBLICANS DO. WE WON´T REWARD THEM FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS !! NO PALIN, NO McBUSH!
I AM A REPUBLICAN AND I WILL STILL VOTE OBAMA.
OBAMA / BIDEN Nov.4

Why is it every time Obama gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar it is McCain's fault.

He did think twice to allow Joe the Plumber to to treated horribly.

His Aunt donated to his campaign. She is not allowed to. How many other foreigners have donated to his campaign. The dems didn't think twice to report about G.W. Bush's DWI which was clearly fair game.

His Aunt was at his swearing in in 2005, she was mentioned in his memoirs. Now (just like Rev. Wright) he didn't know she was even living in the country illegally. Come on the man is a Harvard Law School Graduate and a lawyer. Do you all really believe he didn't know.

Of course the MSM will report this and Obama will say I didn't know and they will say oh okay and that will be that.

He is a phony!

more slime from mclame. He has NOTHING so he has lied, smeared, slandered and tried to divert attention from the pittiful trickle down bush mongering of his campaign. Last thing he wants is people thinking about the issues when they walk in that voting booth Tuesday. He really doesn't want them thinking about him being a 72 year old cancer victim with repeated recurrences and Caribou barbie as the backup...

All I can say, you Obama supporters, wait until you have no paycheck left to spend on anything and everything you want. Obama will take, and take and take until there is nothing left, then he will give it to those people who do not work, or pay any kind of taxes. You will then see who should have been elected president, John McCain.

Dear, I'm sorry for your loss, and I do hope that this election season is not cause for you to live your land, as a matter of fact, you should voice your opinion and make a better choice this election. Instead of moving out of your land, vote for change and help others that are probably in your situation (like that of your daughter's when she was alive and sick) get a better chance with healthcare. May God bless you and heal your heart for your loss.

all this time palin been on trail , she has drag those kids with her, i,m a mother, " i have kids who are in school every day, so why are her kids not in school" dose any one know the ans, to this one"??

Oh yeah, i think Obama himself is pretty suspicious.......

I believe this is another desperate attempt by the mcSAME-Palin ticket.....Who cares....There are over 11million immigrants here and noone is saying anything about them.....This election is going to be based on nothing more than race!!!!......Those expressing opinions against Barack need to shut up, because John McCain Sh&* stinks too!!!!......The only people he want to help is people like himself...OLD, GRUMPY, IRRITATED, SENILE etc. And for all you mcSAME supporters how dumb can you be cheering for Joe the plumber. He is nothing more than an Unemployed freeloader, who owes goverment taxes and is trying to come up on as many freebies as he can!!!...........

What's suspicious is why Mr. 'Share the Wealth' has never done a thing for his Aunt, his Uncle, his half brother, or the cousins he promised to help 2 years ago. Try sharing your own wealth to family first before you appropriate ours.

black people are not voting for obama because he is black, blacks have always voted for dems, some people are very dumb

If we have to start being responsible for our relatives Geez Im in trouble to!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know, I think that if Obama had known about his aunt, he would have tried to help her file an appeal with the INS. After all, they turned down her request years ago. This is the feds fault that she is still living here. As usual, the government is not doing it's job. I feel sorry for her and all the attention that is now going to come her way. Maybe now that Obama knows about it, he can help her.

And, CNN, am I wrong in thinking that if an unknown source leaked this information, it should not be presented as fact until the source is named?

Is there any indication that Obama did anything wrong? If not, then it's just sound and fury.

Given Obama track record of not telling the truth (e.g amount of campaign contribution he received from Retzko etc) , it is incredulout that he would not have know of his aunt. Is not this the guy who boasts about values, family etc.
Part of the problem the media has really never held him accountable for anything....so he believes he could get away with everything.

Where is the headline news of Cheney endorsing McCain and Palin?

This story FIRST broke in the LONDON TIMES! Obama should try to find out why the Brits don't want him to be President.

This is more than funny - he should start investigating Democrats for leaking the story. It's how they attempt to destroy someone. Just ask Dan Rather!!!!

When will someone point out that Palin is the governor of Alaska that has a socialistic program that takes the tax dollars from the oil companies and gives every Alaskan a $1000 dividend check each year. Why has her hypocrisy not been brought up?

Wow, so desperate. Why is this relevant? Let's do background checks on everyone down the McCain family tree. Truly pathetic. Palin's immediate family has plenty of skeletons, luckily the Obama campaign hasn't stooped to that level. Hopefully this junk won't pay off for McCain. More Rove-Bush style politics of division and fear. McCain is earning the McBush title. Sad, I used to respect McCain.

JOHN McCAIN WAS BORN IN PANAMA NOT IN THE USA AND NO ONE TALK , OR WRITE ABOUT THIS WHY ? PLEASE USA TALK MORE ABOUT THIS, AS A CANADA I WILL BE RUNING FOR VP 2012 NO PROBLEM ........... WITH SARAH , SARAH & McCAIN VERY DUM.....DUM
FIRST I HAVE SEEN IN THE USA THE WORLD IS WORRID. USA PLESE
WAKEUP.

But of course...the rules don't apply to the Liberals. I REALLY look forward to having Obama give my money away despite the fact that no one helped me along the way.

Say hello to Socialism America!!

Two notorious Quebec comedians have pranked Sarah Palin, tricking the Republican vice-presidential nominee into thinking she was speaking with French President Nicolas Sarkozy during a Saturday afternoon phone call.

"Oh my God, seriously, it's probably the biggest we've ever done," Marc-Antoine Audette, a member of comedy duo The Masked Avengers, told CTV.ca Saturday afternoon.

During the nearly seven-minute chat, the conversation ranges from politics to hunting with vice-president Dick Cheney.

The topics also touch on Palin's political future - a sensitive topic for some of John McCain's campaign staffers, who have suggested Palin is already looking at a presidential run in the next four years.

"I see you as a president one day, too," says one of the pranksters to Palin.

"Maybe in eight years," she responds.

The duo, who have a regular show on Montreal radio station CKOI, have also made prank calls over their 10-year history to celebrities like Bill Gates, Tiger Woods, Britney Spears and Sarkozy himself.

"We have such great respect for you," Palin tells the Sarkozy impersonator during the conversation. "John McCain and I, we love you and thank you ..."

The impersonator also says he has been closely following the U.S. election through his special advisor "Johnny Hallyday," the French pop icon. He also refers to "Canadian Prime Minister Stef Carse."

Speaking to CTV.ca, Audette later claimed that Palin "didn't know who the prime minister of Canada was." But the prankster spoke quickly during the conversation with Palin, and it's unclear whether she heard the fake name clearly. As governor of Alaska, Palin has worked closely with Canadian officials.

At another point in the chat, the impersonator says in a fake Parisian accent that the pair might use a helicopter to go hunting.

"We should go hunting together," replies Palin. "We can have a lot of fun together while we're getting work done. We could kill two birds with one stone."

But when the fake Sarkozy makes a joke that they shouldn't extend the invitation to vice-president Dick Cheney, Palin says, "I'll be a careful shot."

In 2006, Cheney accidentally shot and injured a friend during a bird hunting trip.

The conversation also touches upon Sarkozy's model-singer wife Carla Bruni.

"You've added a lot of energy to your country with that beautiful family of yours," says Palin.

"Give her a big hug for me."

Nearing the end of the conversation, the impersonator tells Palin she's been "pranked," and an aide quickly cuts off the conversation.

Later in the day, a spokeswoman for Palin emailed politico.com, a blog dedicated to U.S. politics, and confirmed that the chat had taken place.

"Gov. Palin was mildly amused to learn that she had joined the ranks of heads of state, including President Sarkozy, and other celebrities in being targeted by these pranksters. C'est la vie," Tracey Schmitt in the email.

Starting with persistent phone calls to Alaska, Audette said it took the duo - which also includes Sebastien Trudel - about four days of phone calls to Palin's handlers to finally get in touch with her.

I'm sickened by the personal attacks going both ways. It's disgusting that such issues are taking center stage in such an important election. It's about the issues....that simple. Who has the better plan.

I'm a moderate conservative who thinks the Bush administration has gone too far. It's obvious that other moderates have seen the light too and are endorsing Obama. I'm tired of being told I should be afraid by this "republican party". Using fear to gain votes just doesn't sit well with me. I'm far too educated to fall for that.

So many tries by McCain and Palin to dig up dirt on Sen. Obama, and it is all stupid. I agree with the comment earlier that they have attacked two well-respected professors at top notch universities just to further their own political ambitions. That is disgusting. And before anyone says Sen. Obama attacked Joe the Plumber, that is simply not true. After "Joe" promoted himself, the media and individuals found out information about him, Sen. Obama did not do that, I and many others with access to the Internet did that.

Anyway, I am interested in why no one at CNN or any other MSM outlets have pushed for Palin's medical records. Obviously, she is hiding something. From what I have been able to figure, her first kid was born too soon after her wedding for her not to have been pregnant when she got married. Maybe that's what she's trying to hide.

This is nothing.

This is a non-story about Obama's Dad's half-sister, it says nothing about the man running for president. The timing is very, very curious.

A foretaste of the coming crackdown on civil liberties in the Obamanation.

America: meet your version of Robert Mugabe.

"CNN has been unable to independently verify the aunt's immigration status." Then why are you printing this crap???

OK...so, now we are bringing family members in the conversations?? I thought they were gonna be left out...while we are at it, why dont we talk about Gov. Palins daughter......I think this is so stupid and should be left out of the whole situation............

FYI...if Obama's aunt is here legally, he doesn't have to return the donations. U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents are both allowed to donate to political campaigns. That being said, the timing does seem fishy, but if Obama's aunt is an illegal, does that really say anything bad about Obama? Not really. McCain's wife is/was a pill popper who illegally used money from her charitable foundation to pay for her substance abuse. Makes his wife a criminal, not him.

What does Obama's aunt being illegal in America got to do with Obama's mantra of change?

How many illegals from Europe aren't living in America right now?

I couldn't care less about Obama's aunt's (irrelevant) legal status...I still think Barack Obama is smarter, has more common sense and is much better equipped to lead this country. This "timely" discovery is not going to change John McCain into a dependable, stable individual who demonstrates sound judgement and steadfastness in times of crisis, and it won't make VP Sarah Palin a Rhodes scholar.

Try this again:
How many more is McSame and Soccer Mom ( aka) Joe Six-Pack,
going to come with in the next two days?
Can't wait til 11.05.08 , when its all over, and McSame can tuck his
tail and go hide somewhere, and Soccer Mom goes back to Alaska.
Oh, forgot, She is the rising star or the GOP. Heaven help them !

I guess McFlipper and Palin are getting all Mavericky again. Don't they have anything better to do. Their campaign has been an orgasm of intellectual anarchy, indulgent in deficiencies in judgement, and either unwilling or incapable of articulating their views on issue voters are intersted in. Take a bow Johnny.

Crying out loud: the practice of Obama's retinue is blaming others if things don't go well for them and they have succeded in this. It is so incredible that Obama wouldn't know the immigrational status of an aunt which he has named in his book. The Democrats have thrown everything at Palin and McCain so it is ironic that they are talking about timing of this incidence. I'm hoping for Americans whith good judgment to help McCain/Palin to get rid of these liars.

This is just the first part of the story.

For those of you unaware of what is going on behind the scenes I suggest you read.

http://www.pr-inside.com/state-of-hawai-i-backs-andy-martin-r893026.htm

For citizens seeking the truth. Obama has yet to produce a certified Birth Certificate.

FYI McCain supporters ... It is illegal for Immigration to release this kind of information, so how was it leaked? That is why Conyers is asking Chertoff to investigate this incident. If anyone is in trouble it is the McCain campaign. Once again these people are trying to be sneaky but I'm sure this will be another incident that will backfire on them.

The bottom line is, Obama knew nothing about his Father's half sister status here in the USA. Now what? Do we change our minds? I don't think so. They need to find a story much stronger than that one. Is that all they have? People just can't accept the fact that Obama is a decent man and they want to find something dirty about him.

This is the dumbest thing yet in an increasingly dumb campaign.

Here I stand to lose thousands in my house, who knows how much in my retirement savings, and now possibly my job because the economy is in the tank, and we're expected to vote for McCain because the half-sister of Obama's dad, whom Obama barely knew overstayed her visa?

Heaven help us if this kind of stupidity becomes the standard by which we select the leader of the free world.

If she is illegaly in the country and the feds know where she is why havent they deported her, why leak the news 72 hours to election. She has a home, so there is no big deal come Tuesday your nephew will be president.

We DO NOT want the candidate lying about this. If it's true, he better say so. We do not want him in the White Housa, and then find out he lied about this. This is now an important issue of his character.

Democrats

Cnn can you tell me why my comments are always awaiting moderation.

aLL YOU HAVE TO DO aMERICA....Listen to Barack Obama Laugh in his Past travels for CIC... The go back 30yrs and listen to "Idi Amin" of Uganda..
HaaHaa, HaaHaa....No Difference...

We are in the final stage of the presidentail race still instead of trying to get more votes,McCain & Palin are steal trying to use mud to win instead of letting the people decide.

Someone needs to brush up on their 20th century history:

"Remember there was a change from "Stalin" to Hitler"

Ummm....different countries dude. Need some work on your spelling too...

Go Obama!

Look what desparate measures McShameless & Failin are trying to pull!!!....Do not be fooled that this if even real, has anything to do with Barak Obama!

More attempts to try to steal the election with this sleaze!! Desparate to pull a rabbit out of a hat, they will sink to new depths of depravity, but the voters will see this is a world famous GOP dirty trick....Remember Nixon's dirty tricks??? Well, they are baaaaaack!

What's next to try???Voters tell them what that gets them...losing!

Obama/Biden 08/12

The outing of an c.i.a. agent by the bush administration. now the outing of Obamas aunt that may or may not be illegal.just more of the republican slime machine at work. Palin where are your medical records. afraid we will find out that your child is not your child but your grandchild.

Is this the best McCain can come up with 72 hours before the election? Boy, are these folks grasping at straws. You think people care Obama's half-aunt is possibly in trouble over an immigration issue? Does this help make Healthcare more affordable or resolve our wars in the Middle East? How does this move our Economy in the right direction?

McCain/Palin are clueless...

Palin does it again; she receives a fake prank call from the President of France. This woman is a complete idiot and she does not know how to talk to anyone on the phone. Then she try’s to use his first name as if she knows him, but it was all fake, what a dummy. And cracks jokes about killing animals, and she does not know who the Prime Minster of Canada is, she just keeps proving how dumb she is! Then she curses at the guy!

Does anyone around her know anything about verifying thing before allow her to talk to someone she has never met before! She is dumb and so is her hired help!

Palin Prank Call: Masked Avengers, Canadian Comedy Duo, Convince Palin She's Talking To French President Sarkozy

Palin does it again; she receives a fake prank call from the President of France, so that they can try to boost her foreign policy skills. This woman is a complete idiot and she does not know how to talk to anyone on the phone. Then she try’s to use his first name as if she knows him, but it was all fake, what a dummy. And cracks jokes about killing animals, and she does not know who the Prime Minster of Canada is, she just keeps proving how dumb she is! Then she curses at the guy!

Does anyone around her know anything about verifying thing before allow her to talk to someone she has never met before! She is dumb and so is her hired help!

Yes, I'm very-very suspicious about many things Obama said or did in his life. If Obama will become the President, ( hope not), half of Kenya will be illegally living here, we will be prosecuted for anything negative we said or wrote about Obama, his family or his policies: exactly how it was in my native Russia. Doesn't it smell like a socialism?

Even without the issue of his (BO) aunt, I give my support to McCain-Palin. I used to be a Hillary supporter.

guys VOTE.

This is it? So, his Aunt is here illegally and therefore he is not fit to be president?

FUNNY THOUGH... we can't talk about Palin's family, (and isn't there alot to be said), but his family is an open book?

I would give back the $260 dollars and not forget it was even mentioned!

Canada sends it’s DEEPEST SYMPATHY!

Bush, Cheney, McCain, Palin and Cindy
ALL ENDORCE EACH OTHER!
Plus over 7,800 republican staffers still asleep at the switch in Washington!

“FOUR MORE YEARS” of Republicans"

Sincere CONDOLENCESS and heart felt SYMPATHY to
the American people

Wheather you support or oppose...

OBAMA will Win this election.

McCain has messed up his reputation and record. I supported him last election.

Now i will go independent.

Since McCains campaign seems to enjoy digging for any crimp in Obama's armor, and Obama won't bring it up because he's a man, McCain was hatched in Panama, not the US. If you want trash, read McCains bio, talk about a piece of trash, McCains it. Read McCains bio before you put your name to the ballot, unless your afraid to see what kind of a creep your voting for.

Most be desperate. I got a phone call from the McCain campaign on my cell phone today, had to tell them I was taking a walk and you are calling my cellphone and sorry I already voted for Sen. Barack Obama. Wonder where they are getting cell phone numbers from?
I thought Sarah Palin was giving us a peek at her medical records????? You betcha we have not seen them yet!!! What happened?

By the way are all your Republicans supporting all your aunts and uncles, since you are asking why isn't Obama? I have not seen some of mine in a long long time since we live far away!!!! Give me a break!!!

Wow. The Democratic spin machine must me working overtime on this one. I'm calling BS on Barack not knowing about dear Aunti's status. I'm sure the party did a very extensive background check on the entire family. And I must applaud the liberals at CNN for not making this the top story. If this was McCain or - heaven forbid - Palin, they would be ranting about it non-stop.

This kind of malicious dirt digging is characteristic of Rove/Republican Rush Liimgaubh tactics. Who cares at this point? This is not reflective of Obama. So much dirt could be dug up on McCain and Pallin, evidenced by the recent troopergate etc., that does matter. However, again Obama is above that. He is spending his time these last few days telling America what he will do for them not wasting voters' time spreading intended smut.

Voters....say it loud and clear: ENOUGH OF THIS JUNK. VOTE OBAMA INTO OFFICE SO WE CAN MOVE ON AND TAKE THE HIGHER ROAD.

In what way does this reflect on Obama? Not in the slightest!

He has already said he had no idea of her status and that he wants her to follow the law.

If John McCain has a cousin with a drug conviction, does that make him a drug addict?

Come on, people.

I am undecided, and this story means nothing to me.

This is just an example of how Obama will uphold the Laws of America if he does not ensure his Aunt is deported back to Kenya as she should have been since being order deported by a judge in 2004. She is a criminal as illegal immigants who use false identities are. Obama needs to prove he will uphold all the laws not just the ones he wants to. The immigration service will deport her on Obama's word.

i do think obama didnt know anything about his aunt i have aunts i dont know everything about them . and if you think you know everything about your aunt your nuts.

1. Obama broke his promise on financing.
2. Obama has links to many terrorists.
3. Obama is left radical much like the former USSR
4. Obama will not keep his promises
5. Obama says this war was a mistake
6. Obama is trying to get local democrats to use all their time and resources for him only and not local candidates in state and government positions
7. Obama has no military experience
8. Obama has no leadership experience in Congress
9. Obama's advisors are made up of lobbyists and who would have destroyed the economy back in 1999 with the repeal of the 1933 Act separating investment banks from commercial banks.
10. Obama has no detailed plans showing budgets.

You know – GOD forbid that Obama may be covering up something. GOD fordbid that this brings light onto a whole a subject that some people may have never thought of – put his aunt aside, how many other possible illegal contributions have been made to the Obama campaign that are simply not revealed? – To call this a leak is silly. To react to this in this way is more suspicious than simply saying, "you know. we made an error and need to make it right." – Then I wouldn't be as suspicious.

Who cares. Big deal. This is their "October surprise?" George Bush and McCain's immigration plan call for amnesty for illegal aliens. A work program with Mexico. So you GOP guys, including Lou Dobbs are all upset about all the Mexicans flooding into the U.S. "Stealing" jobs from Americans. Where's the outrage? The GOP is all about outsourcing jobs. Mexico, China, India you name it. So take your indignation and find something real to talk about.

HEADLINE, NOTICE, ATTENTION….LAZY AMERICANS VOTE OBAMA INTO THE WHITEHOUSE.

If any of you takes the time to read this you will either:
1. get mad and have no defense,
2. get mad and show ignorance by trying to respond.

First please know that I am first and foremost a conservative. I am sometimes a Republican. Second, John McCain is NOT a conservative and sometimes a Republican. I will vote for McCain because he is, in fact, the lesser of two evils (pardon the cliche).

Obama has three kinds of supporters: ideological liberals, fad voters and the lazy. He is none of the three.

Ideological liberals are folks who believe that goverment can more honestly and adequately provide for the needs of its people than the peolpe themselves. I enjoy debating these people. They are often intelligent and will always be present in the civic debate. Examples include the last three Democratic presidents. They will vote Obama because they are not represented on the ticket elsewhere.

Fad voters are most often young, immature, easily influenced and can be brilliant or stupid. Lots and lots of college students fall into this catagory. They are always present in every election. They voted Bush into office twice. They yield to savory politics. They will vote for Obama because he is inspiring and sophisticated. They love his rhetoric and ability to communicate his "ideas." The fad vote always goes to the better politician.

Lazy folks may be brilliant or stupid as well. They may be young or old. They could be middle school drop-outs or PHD's. And get this……they will vote this year. They normally do not, because, well, they're lazy. But Obama is brilliant, and though I disagree at nearly every level with his ideology, we should all see his brillaince. He has awakened the lazy of our country by promising them the one thing they "need." They need someone to do for them what they should do for themselves. In this case, the lure is something for nothing. What they hear Obama say is "A vote for me is money for nothing." They don't care about his opinion on Russia, oil, "Green Technology", or any other policy for that matter. They simply want what they don't deserve. They find no shame in taking money they don't deserve.

This is a tough time for someone as conservative as I am. Obama will win, I'm afraid. But take heart, bad ideas never create stability. In a few years, all Americans will have a chance to vote for chance once more. It is my hope, that BO's term as President will be a sort of awakening, if you will. And I hope that someone, whether Democratic or Republican, will emerge as a brilliant orator, as he is, with good ideas. Against the back-drop of what the next years will bring, good ideas will shine.

THIS IS THE REASON MCCAIN WILL LOSE! cOME UP WITH SOMETHING ELSE! THIS IS BULL AT ITS BEST. pAILIN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE FIRST AMMENDMENT IS AND THEIR TALKING ABOUT THIS!! WHAT EVER!! MCCAIN SUCKS AND SO DOES DUMB AZZ PAILIN!!!

Republicans are lunk heads. Completely duped by a philandering old coot with daddy worship issues.

Palin does it again; the Republicans manufacture a fake call from the President of France, so that they can try to boost her foreign policy skills. This woman is a complete idiot and she does not know how to talk to anyone on the phone. Then she try’s to use his first name as if she knows him, but it was all fake, what a dummy. And cracks jokes about killing animals, and she does not know who the Prime Minster of Canada is, she just keeps proving how dumb she is! Then she curses at the guy!

How convinient - ignorance is bliss. it is a shame on our processess and systems that one can be living illegally in a government housing. Why should any US citizen be objecting to checking of legal status at any time of any individual residing in this country ? Why would any US citizen allow their tax dollars to support illegal activities ?

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ALL YEAH YA'LL PEOPLE BLAME IT ON THE GOP!! OR MCCAIN !!!OR BUSH!!
WELL MAYBE IT IS HER FAUGHT, LIEING WILL GET U NO WHERE UNLESS UR OBAMA AND ALL THESE DUMB PEOPLE VOTE FOR U!!

OBAMA ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING PRESENT OR I WAS NOT AWARE OF THAT!!

P. S. I SAWL OBAMA SPEECH LAST NIGHT THAT HE WAS GIVING ON CNN! HE SAID MCCAIN VOTED FOR BUDGET CUTS THAT INCREASED THE DEFECT!! CNN DID NOT MAKE ONE COMMENT ON THAT !! HOW CAN U VOTE FOR BUDGET CUTS THAT INCREASE THE DEFECT!! SPENDING LESS INCEASES THE DEFECT???AND

PICKING A VP THAT HAS BEEN THIER FOR 31 YEARS, HOW IS THAT CHANGING HE HAS BEEN THIER FOR 31 YEARS WHY DID HE NOT DO IT ALREADY BIDEN!!!
CNN IS OBAMA JUST SAY IT ALREADY

VOTE MCCAIN!! HE IS THE RIGHT CHOOSE FOR US PROUD AMERICANS!!!!!

Unaware, unaware, unaware: BEWARE THE UNAWARE........

How sad that a major network like CNN., or should i say a has been major network as cnn thinks this is news.....LONG LIVE MSNBC
RACHEL MADDOW......

Too bad there are bigger fish to fry and MCCain?Palin know it part of it is beginning or already hit the internet.....have fun....

OBAMA 08

If Obama's aunt is here illegally, why do you people blame Obama. It is not in his place to check her status. It is the National Security to check into it and with all the other illegal immigrants.

I am so sick and tired of all this hate and extreme attacks that McCain and Palin are making against the Obama/Biden ticket. They are stooping so low to do what they think will change people's minds. Those hypocrits will do anything to win any election. They can say all they want, but it will NOT CHANGE MY MIND!!!!

OBAMA "08!! ALL THE WAY ON NOV. 4TH

AS A LIFELONG REPUBLICAN(65+ YEARS), WHO VOTED FOR BUSH ALL FOUR TIMES. I HAVE BEEN APPALED AT THE DESPICABLE CAMPAIGN THAT MCCAIN AND PALIN HAVE RUN. THEY HAD SAID LITTLE ABOUT WHAT THEY WOULD DO TO HELP THEIR COUNTRY AND CITIZENS AND HAVE USED LIES AND SMEARS TO TRY AND MAKE PEOPLE MISTRUST OBAMA. WELL, I ONLY HAVE ONE VOTE AND LAST THURSDAY AS A REPUBLICAN I CAST MY ONE VOTE FOR SEN. OBAMA.

What else can the republicans talk about. They lack a plan to get the country out of this mess. Before Monday they will play the race card. Watch

no big deal

OK Obama's Kenyan family is halfway around the earth. McCain won't acknowledge that his family owned slaves!

This "story" is sooooooo hilarious....just goes to show how DESPERATE the "mavericks" (yeah-right!) have become. Like I said-HILARIOUS!!

So much for spreading your wealth to even help out your own Aunt Obama. I guess it's alright to go after our money but not to use your own for your own family? Barack is a loser and Tuesday will be the final proof.

McCain should be scrutinized…just like Obama has been. his character is in question, so are his ethics…john McCain has some 59 LOBBYIST running his campaign, that's not America first, John McCain gave up important Military info after 4 days, that's not putting his country before his own person, John McCain committed adultery, that's not a leader you can trust, John Mccain has lived off of the American people all of his life, owns 7 home worth 13 million, personal wealth of over 110 million, thinks being rich is making 5 million collects SS and "disability…why disability? yet he want us to believe he knows our pains…he failed to pay the taxes on his southern CA home. John McCain has the highest absent rate in the Senate, the worst record for Vets and women, supported the illegal war in Iraq, wants war with Iran and Russia, has no clue about economy, saying that "all in all we are doing better (than 8 years ago". says he knows how to "win" a war but has no record to back that claim up. John McCain is running on his war "hero" status, but he pushed legislation making it impossible for families to get info about their MIA/POWs…and still refuses to release his Military records…AND HE WANTS THE DRAFT

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7/29 was the 41 anniversary of the tragedy aboard the USS Forrestal. a day where 134 crewmen where killed and another 161 wounded. some reports indicate that John Mccain wet started his Sky Hawk, which led to a series of explosions. the brave men of the USS Forrestal fought for some 20 hrs to contain the blaze. John Mccain was immediately transferred to another ship the USS Oriskany (the only Forrestal crewman to be immediately transferred). A few month later John McCain would get shot down and captured by the Vietcong, he had by his own admission while being a POW gave up Military information to the enemy, garnishing McCain with the nickname…SONGBIRD. in 1973 returning home McCain would soon start having an affair with Cindy Lou, his now second wife. his then current wife Carol, who was a model at one point and the mother of his first children was in a car accident which left her dis figured. Mccain left her to marry Cindy 1 month after the divorce was final…thin ink had not dried. using Cindy's vast fortune McCain got into politics. he had risen from scandals including Keating 5 to reports of an affair with a lobbyist. Now John Mccain wants us to vote for him….i think NOT. i could not in good conscience vote for a man who graduated 894 out of 899, has 59 lobbyist working on his campaign ,1)Wayne Berman- chevron 2)Frank Donatelli-EXXON 3) Eric Burgeson-BP 4)Rabecca Anderson- Sunco 5) CHARLIE BLACK-OCCIDENTAL PETROLIUM 6)Nancy Pfotenhauer-KOCH (who is looking tattered defending McCain) 7) Randy Scheunemann-BP Amco….to name a few. who will do or say ANYTHING to get a vote, offers NO solution only attacks, has that kind of temper, finds the only answer to a problem is WAR. i know you don't have the guts to post this CNN, but the American people need to know the truth about this man.
the media is still covering the 2000 Mccain, who has been LONG GONE. start doing your job CNN- so America does not make its biggest gaffe in 8 years

So Obama has an aunt in this country illegally. Whoop dee friekin doo. Arizonan for Obama.

If, as some say, Obama is responsible for his aunt, is Sarah Palin responsible for her daughter's actions?

I seem to remember that it was said earlier in the campaign that the family was off limits...... if it is not then the families on both sides are fair game.

I don't think Obama should be held accountable for the deeds or misdeeds of every member of his extended family. Reports indicate she is the half-sister to Obama's father; in the African world that could mean that they are not related at all, she may be only a family friend. Obviously, Obama has not been in contact with her over the years, so I don't understand why this is even news.

If Obama knew about his aunt, wouldn't he, as a US Senato, been able to make her status here permanent.? Wouldn't he have been able to pull some strings? He did not! Don't you think that if he knew about his aunt that he would have done something to cover his butt? If this is the best "October Surprise" mccain and the repugs can come up with, it's pretty pathetic. Then again, his whole campaign has been pathetic.

Question. Since we have only have two more days to go and we are still digging; would someone please dig up Sarah Palins medical records. Inquiring minds want to know!

With obamas shady background and radical socialist, marxist ideology. Will he invite Aires, Resco, Khalidi, Rev. Wright, Flager to the white house to accelarate the destruction of America from within as they plan ??? Thank god the majority of America and McCain will NOT let that happen.

First of all how many people really know where their aunt that is their father's half-sister is & what she's doing?. Didnt his father have an extremely large family? Hell I dont even keep up with my aunt who lives 3 hours away. And by the way, 'Joe THE PLUMBER' put himself out their when he decided to make the issue about his trumped up dream...how many people know that if you havent paid your taxes...maybe u should keep your mouth shut!!!

McCain is a weasel. Its a shame he is ending his career this way.

And Sarah palin won't release her medical records because they will prove that her new baby is actually her daughters first child. If you look at the timeline of her pregnancy you can see that there is no way the baby is hers.

I have always been a CNN watcher and now I see this, "Shame on you CNN". I'm proud to say I early voted for the next President, Obama! The McCain/Palin camp should go to work for the tabloids digging up trash talk stories!

I love how people are calling CNN biased.
If Candy Crowley could get her head any further up HRC's rear end she could count her molars.
And as far as the so-called "insiders" for the two parties, they have very handily picked some of the sleaziest Democrat's who think their party can do no wrong and the Republicans can do no right but the Republican guests speak kindly and critically of both parties.
Don't even try to tell me CNN is pro Republican because that boat simply doesn't float.
If anything they are heavily slanted toward the Democrats with all the PRO-OBAMA stories they air.
Give me a break and go vote on Tuesday for your Socialist dictator.

CNN....you are a pathetic excuse for a news organization. Where have all the journalists gone??? How about reporting on something with a bit more relevance.

It's okay, I know you guys won't post this or any of my other posts.

Does this even matter? The Mccain party will now try to use this as ammo, but in my opinion it does not matter. Let's ask why McCain is taking Joe the Plummer with him to D.C if he wins (God forbid)? What is he supposed to do there? America Please we cannot afford another four years of suffering. God Obama...

arnold making fun of baracks skinny arms failed to mention mccains arms. i wont say any more, out of politeness! but, i bet barack could run circles around arnold in hoops. arnold cant get his arms over his head, for his biceps. probably steroids.

I wonder why my well-to-do cousins, nephews, nieces, aunts and uncles won't keep me up, monitor all my legal affairs and such. Guess they don't realize it's the all American, patriotic, conservative and politically correct thing to do

And the LA Times refusing to release the video of Obama and Khalidi is not suspicious? And, Obama refusing to release his college transcripts is not suspicious? Or Obama refusing to release his medical records is not suspicious? Or Obama refusing to say who paid for his considerable college tuition at Columbia and Harvard is no suspicious (maybe the aunt did it)?

Let's focus the debate on the candidates, not their aunts. Oh, that's right, Obama won't give us the details of his past.

Only 2 days left and this is the best thing the GOP can come up with?
They have spent way too much time digging for dirt and not enough time
teaching Palin the job description for a vice president. The constitution is not that hard a read. Might want to brush her up on the 1st amendment also.

Only 2 more days and the return of Camelot and peace in the land!

Obama/Biden 08

For any voters who cannot decide who to vote for, the Republicans like to make up lies about Obama, but they don’t want to tell the truth about Palin and McCain. Take a look at these clips, this is the truth and it is fact, straight from the candidate’s mouths:

John McCain should drop out of the presidential race for these comments. He actually states that he does not agree with what the American people have to say:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-R5Vh5tOWk

Palin, well this short clip speaks for itself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrzXLYA_e6E

McCain on issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en0UsydYzSI

SARAH PALIN PRAISES BARACK OBAMA!!! (pssst, only until she was offered a seat as V.P.) Sarah Palin: "I'D VOTE FOR OBAMA" !!! ?

Get out and vote people! It's not over yet. VOTE VOTE VOTE!

YES WE CAN!

OBAMA '08

Yeah, he's going to take such good care of America when he doesn't know (or ignores) that his aunt is illegal and his half brother lives in a hut on a dollar a week. What was that about brother's keeper and family is the most important?

If he is not aware of the circumstances of his own family, I'm sure he'll be very aware of the needs of everyday Americans….

The best political team on TV couldn’t verify this either?

Rezko, Ayers, Wright, Frank and now his aunt and CNN not only can’t verify any of it I guess you couldn’t ask the question either.

CNN = Obama HQ

Where is Barack H. Obama's birth certificate???????????????? You liberals better think twice before pulling that lever on Tuesday.

Now listen, you want to vote for McCain, fine, but I have 6 kids, all have the flu and one needs speech therapy for a lisp. She is so cute when she says “bote for Obaba”. But seriously Obama is the future of this country and presently my only hope for a income. If he is voted in, hopefully with your help, I’ll a have a chance to receive stipends for teaching at the Community Education Center in the new Obama proposed development of a division that will in effect participate in the joint council that will determine the Effects of Government Service in Reeducating Politically Non-compliant Citizens. So give me a break, PLEASE, respond like you are being influenced so my supervisor will see it, I need this new job, my only other choice is to register in person at the downtown Burger King.

ck,

LOL, you mentioned the "Socialism" rhetoric in the same post as hypocrite...the irony. What do you call this Republican administration's $780 billion banking bailout AND McCain's $300 billion mortgage bailout proposal. That's "Socialism.". Pot, please meet kettle.

Regarding this story, Republicans are always talking about personal responsibility (again, irony). Aunt Zeituni is responsible for her own status, and Obama took appropriate action by returning the donation.

Other than that, it's a non-story showing suspicious desperation. Eight is enough of the nonsense. It's time for real reforms in our country,

Obama/Biden '08

I hope your Aunt can remain in the USA after you get elected this TUESDAY!!!

Grandmas for Obama

How many more are here in the US living off of the goverment.

She is an aunt kind of, She is I guess a half sister of Obama;s absent father. I am not sure where is this on a family tree? Not only that but is IN FACT ILLEGAL for the INS or any government agency to give out ones citizen status. Then the news can't get this info where did it come from. I checked and ABC, NBC, CBS, NY TIMES, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE, The ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Can't get the info. How much clout do you have to have, (or bribe money) do you have to give up for such information.? FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!!

Elect McCain and Palin on Nov 4

VOTE VOTE VOTE
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

This news is an attempt by the Republicans to change minds before the 4th. It is funny how no one can confirm or deny the information about the aunt's citizenship. It is confidential information leaked by a person whom is under a confidentiality agreement. An investigation should be done and charges should be filed against this individual or individuals involved. As usual for Republicans nothing is out of reach when you are trying to win. We need new leadership and new government.

Obama/Biden 08

Yes we can!

From down under it appears once again like a desperate attack by the Macain/Pain campaign. How low will they go...I wish could vote from oz!

Whatever be it – McCain is going to win and please dont ask me why. Stupid – even kid next door knows the reason – Coz he is WHITE.

It's sad state of affairs in America. Cant people see what mess we are in right now and who did it? Bush, the Republican did it.

By this year end we would have spent 1.2 trillion dollars at Iraq war and lost around 5000 soldiers but does anyone know the reason of attack on Iraq ( I know the have WMD – my fat azz)

If above is not enough – look at the financial crisis we are in, 700 billion $ bailout plan.

Whose money is this .7 + 1.2 ~ 2 trillion$? And FYI China's GDP is 4 Trillion $. U dont get it, do you. McCain is as Republican as Bush. Can a Hyena be a Wolf, well McCain is trying hard.

Elect McCain and Palin on Nov 4

VOTE VOTE VOTE
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

investigation by Homeland in 48hrs? Come on, give me a break. The aunt ought to be the first one to show the proof (visa/green card whatever) to clear the mess, if only for the sake of her nephew. I am reasonably sure that she can not (i.e. what reported is true), otherwise Obama's campaign would have shown the proof in the first minute.

@ dp..."you don't know what he stands for". Well, if you would check out his voting record while in Illinois and D.C., you would know what he stands for by the way he voted. Try looking up McCain's and Obama's voting records. You might learn something and become an informed voter instead of an uneducated one.

Moderate republican voted for Obama

Gee, I just do not care about this. McCain has thrown better spaghetti than this at the wall and nothing has stuck IMHO.

The Republicasn will use anything to win even if it is stolen information that is private, but hey they only care about staying in office so they can keep using the American people as ATM Machines! And for thier Socialist goals of bailing out thier failing companies!

I can't get past the Obama ditching his church after all those years and I can't buy into going with the crowd on this one. Once elevated to "THE ONE" status really makes me nervous....I prefer "the only one who has EVER fought for me". Call me loyal.

so what is she the only one get a life this is americ the beautiful land of the free home of the brave im proud of my country and i thank god every day for our country and our freedom wake up and realize how fortunate you qre to live in america

The only thing suspicious is the lie that obama didn't know anything about 'auntie'

Repug's are so dumb. Do you really think anyone will change thir mind and not vote Obama because of an Aunt. As of right now no one really knows what her statis is here in the US. Obama is a US Senator, don't you think he has already checked into her statis and made whatever arrangements that need to be made legal, made legal. It isn't like he doesn't have the connections to get approval for her to be here. Repug's are just trying to make something out of nothing. Just as McCain never talkeds about his issues, but only talks about Obama's issues. McCain will do anything to change the subject from the economy, even make up rumors about an old lady.

When are we going to have "Joe the Plumber" bring thigs out of the sewer about McCain and Palin? They have cleaned the sewer to find mess about Obama. Is race a facto here?

Doesn't change my vote. Just wish this was over with to stop all the accusations and such. Sick of hearing it!

Let's address Cindy McCain ignoring her half sister- Let's address John McCain ignoring his African America family- why are we spending any time on the issue of Obama's half-aunt- Please tell me why we are not spending this time to address the many issues that the people in this country are having to address each day – low wages, high cost of food, poor education systems- someone please tell me why the media is writing about dumb issues?

He has no knowledge of his aunt being here. To me all that shows is that he is out of touch with his family and he will be out of touch with the people if he is elected president.

GOOOOO! John and Sarah and get out the VOTE!!!!!!!

One Question.

Where Is Gov. Palin's Medical Records That Were Supposed To Be Released?

Where Are They?

Once again we hear from Obama that he didn't know , just like he didn't know about Rev. Wright.
He has been telling Joe the plumber that it is healthy to spread the wealth , what he forgot to mention that he was talking about everybody elses money , not his own.
When are Americans going to wake up and see this man for what he really is , a phoney and fraud.

This news may just swing more minority votes to Obama, possibly crucial hispanic votes in places like Florida and the southwestern states..

It is very sad that voters would spend even one nannosecond on "Obama's aunt". The poor man barely knew his father, he probably has about 50 aunts and uncles and cousins and 1/2 brothers and 1/4 relations that he doesn't even know exist and could probably care less. His family is/was his mother and maternal granparents and others he may choose to get to know. If you want to get crazy about "family" everybody on the planet is related.

McCain, this is not going to stick, it's not gonna work, last minute desperation, sick and tired of Kar Rove's dominated politics but not this time...

This is nothing but politics at its worst! This situation has nothing to do with Obama; I have relatives that I wouldn't want to take responsibility for...LOW BLOW REPUGS!!

The woman is poor as a goat and gives Obama money? Must be looking to get a room in the White House! Ironic...........Obama's wife worked as a voluntary afent.............almost 300.000 per year as a VOLUNTEER! Obama own half brother lives in dire poverty..............never gave him a dime....................Obama is an abortionist...most 'liberal" abortionist in American history to ''serve' as president..............Now...........vote for the darn fool..............you deserve him!

breaking news!!! Obama's great great grandmother is a female has one head and can move. some news. Mavericks!

You know what? I too am losing respect for this website by the day. I don't think CNN is in anyone's pocket but clearly ANY story about Obama is newsworthy even if it is released completely irresponsibly. Come on, CNN don't be a sell out like Fox, you'll lose all credibility.

Again the Republicans are desperately trying anything and everything to discredit Barack Obama. One thing I have taken from this Presidential Election is that the Republican Party believes that the majority of people living in the United States are stupid. I have not heard one not one policy or idea John McCain has for our country the only thing he does is attack Obama. When the Wall St. crisis happened about a month ago McCain said the fundamentals of our economy are strong?????? Then an hour later he said we are in a crisis!!! YA THINK???? His behavior proved to me that he has no idea of what to do or needs to be done.
I was a liberal but after this awful behavior by McCain and his party I changed my party from Liberal to Democrat.
McCain I am not stupid and will not be fooled by YOUR lies.
Voting for Obama.
Josephine Grison – from Reading, PA

How much do you know about your close friends and relatives, financially, politically, emotionally? Who know if Obama's aunt disclose that to her relatives?! If there is no evidence that Obama intentionally & illegally support his aunt's illegal stay, that is off the limit to this election.

If Senator Obama's aunt is living illegally in the USA after being denied asylum, what does Obama's campaign have to do with it? There are so many half truths, and lies that have been tossed on Obama.

I am glad that he is such a decent person to run a clean campaign. Does anyone remember that wen Sarah Palin presented her pregnant teenage daughter to America, that Obama, instructed his campaign personnel to get off it when they wanted to make a fiels day of it?

Are they going to tell the world that Sarah was also an unwedded pregnant mother prior to purchasing the Thirty – five dollar wedding band which Todd now keeps in his pocket?

I am sure that Obama and his well-groomed and educated wife could research mess about McCain, but they keep on the issues that Americans want to hear. Gosh, what will they do when Brack wins the election?

Hey Americans, a message from The Netherlands, Beverwijk:
We're all praying for Obama to win. (yes praying, even though we dutchmen are considered sodomising athiests in America)
The world needs a need leader installed in America, to not only move the economical situation forward to better all of us, but aswell to improve the mutual relations once again, like it was under President Clinton.

Please don't be fooled by the mudslinging from the McCain/GOP/Bush/Rove campaign. Obama needs to win in order for the world and America to heal.

I don't believe I know what all my cousins, aunts, uncles and distant relatives are doing. If I were trying to run for President with a prepared plan there is less of a chance. Of Cource McClown ios running without a plan. McCain is running the campaign of a coward. Sucker punches of fabricated lies.
If MClown wants to talk policy I will listen but frankly he has a lot to overcome after the disaster of the past 8 years.
Obama is the MAN.

Is Barack Hussein Obama an illegal alien???

Suspicious? Axelrod, like his candidate, BO may be thin skinned.

They throw the press off the plane to put a documentary crew aboard and it just so happens that their newspapers endorsed McCain, NOW that is suspicious.

They black listed several news reporters including the one from ABC News, in Florida who asked legitimate questions but too tough for BO, NOW that is suspicious.

They will not release records of Obama's health, NOW that is suspicious.

They will not release records or comment on Obama's Columbia and Harvard years and no one can find anyone that went to school with him to interview, NOW that is suspicious.

They won't talk about his years of drug addiction, (Cocaine is highly addictive only crack is more addictive), where he got his drugs from or if he himself sold drugs to get through school, NOW that is suspicious.

I could go on and on and on but then you might think that, that would be suspicious.

Yeah, and I heard that Obama's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate once took the same flight as the gardener that lived next door to a man who gave a haircut to the guy who picks up the trash at the bus stop where a former member of the Nation of Islam catches a ride to work.

Whatever.

Obama '08

Never mind suspicious , what about being shameful and disgusting.
Obama has been preaching to share the wealth , well it looks that he meant to use our hard earned money not his own
When are Americans going to wake up and see this man for what he really is , a phoney and fraud.

Obama’s campaign issued a statement earlier Saturday that the Democratic nominee “has no knowledge of her status but obviously believes that any and all appropriate laws should be followed

Wao, if he does not know about his relative, DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT HE WILL CARE ABOUT AMERICAN PEOPLE CONCERNS.....I AM SURE NOT BECAUSE HE IS LOOKING FOR AMBITION....I AM DEMOCRAT AND I WILL VOTE McCain

Do not trust Obama

The whole Obama story is suspicious from A to Z!

According to Eugene Peterson, author of The Message, "Our identities and our developing characters are formed in personal relationship. We are biological, quite; psychological, true; political, yes; we are economic, certainly. But the foundation of all of this is personal."

In other words it matters who we have been in relationship with and especially for twenty years!

Our character and identity are the product of our relationships!

So, do you think Obama is fit to be POTUS?

This disillusioned democrat and Hillary supporter voted for McCain/Palin 08!

They are the only authentic reformers in this election!

What does the word illegal mean? The fact is, this woman, as well as all the other illegals should be deported. Further, if Obama wants to "spread the wealth", can someone please tell me why his aunt is living in public housing and on welfare? His brother in Kenya lives on one dollar a month. He should be ashamed of himself for not taking care of his family members. It is now clear to me that Obama wants to spread my wealth around, but certainly not his wealth. Telling the public that he didn't know his aunt's "illegal" status is like me telling you that I am not aware that my mother lives across the street from me. I was an undecided voter until I read this story. Now I am positively sure who I am voting for.

McCain and Palin stop worry about Obama,please tell us your issues
I have been waiting for awhile now,before I decided to vote,I need to know!!! Who cares about his aunt,just like who cares about your aunts!
we care about the personality of the cadidates not his or her family,when I compared the personality of Obama and both of you,you guys loosing big time,he 's very calm at everything including your attacked,you and your know nothing VP candidate are so angry,impolite,hard head.....I do not want to have a president that get so angry when he loosing ground,how can you make smart decisions when you are angry??

I cannot wait till November 5th, so I can wake up and know that McCAin and Palin and there moral filth will Go away !!!!

Elle.....

What does his aunt have to do with him being President? So are you trying to tell me that if you interview for a job and the hiring manager found out that you had a counsin who received a speeding ticket through a school zone which you neglect to tell them during the interview process then they shouldn't hire you? Question: What does your counsins speeding ticket have to do with you being qualified for the job? Answer: None and it is irrelevant. My point exactly........Give me a break.

Sounds like a McCain cheap shot to me. If this was an issue for the GOP why didn't they announce it 30 days ago? Just another ploy by the GOP to divide us as a nation.

This is nonesense, what has this got to do with the election. Talk about how Republicans have messed up the country that I am working hard to become a citizen of. I love this country and I think we should let out our better angels as Obama says and let go the politics of hate.
OBAMA/BIDEN:08

Yeah, and I heard that Obama's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate once took the same flight as the gardener that lived next door to a man who gave a haircut to the guy who picks up the trash at the bus stop where a former member of the Nation of Islam catches a ride to work.

Yeah, and I heard that Obama's father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate once took the same flight as the gardener that lived next door to a man who gave a haircut to the guy who picks up the trash at the bus stop where a former member of the Nation of Islam catches a ride to work.

Whatever.

NO THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too much fear – not enough thoughtfulness. Barack Obama will govern from the center of the political world. .........................

http://thefiresidepost.com/2008/11/01/obama-will-govern-from-the-center/

who cares? there are millions and milions of illegal immigrants in this country and we do nothing about it. my concern is that obama wants ME to give up my hear dearned money to support these illegals and he has family member sthat he wouldnt even lift a finger for esxcept to throw them under the bus. the man has absolutely no concept of family and what family means to real americans. he only cares about himself. how selfish and unpatriotic!

It won't change minds or the outcome of the election. Only 2 or 3 percent of the voters are still undecided. If family is within limits in this race, let's talk about the lack of morals that led to Governor Palin's underage daughter's pregnancy.

You are wrong (again) I only submitted my comment once, you kicked it back, I did not send it twice, see what I mean CNN can never get anything correct.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Betty Phillips

Hey what about joe...

Obama had nothing to do with Joe the Plumber and information about him being leaked. The media did some vetting, which a foreign term to the McCain campaign and found out these things about him. Joe the Plumber thrust himself into the Obama conversation...look at the video. Quit comparing apples to oranges.

I agree this timing is suspicious – smells like Rove. What a disgraceful campaign McCain has run, and this is the topper. The 2008 McCain sold his soul to the christian right to buy votes, and wound even failing to get votes and losing in hard-won reputation for integrity at the same time. It'd almost feel sorry for McCain if I wan't so disgusted by his ceaseless lies and lowbrow attacks. Anyways, I already voted – I put my country first and voted for Senator Obama.

Hey Dave. I've got news for you – There are no "laws
protecting the confidentiality of illegal immigrants.
Where do you live? In outer space?
Good Grief, are all Obama-ites this stupid and uninformed?

This just proves that the Republicans are race baiting.

Obviously Obama does not have contact with his relatives. I heard McCain has slave-decedent relatives in the South. Let's talk about that, too.

A person cannot be discriminated against because of their family's national origin. Italian-Americans, German-American, Irish-American, and on and on. Get real people. We all came from somewhere else even the Indians migrated here.

John McCain is related to a lawbreaker as well...Cindy McCain stole narcotics from her own charity. A non-rich, non-connected person gets five years in a federal prison for that.

From the FOXNEWS website: Palin talked with Greta van Susteren about the WAR IN IRAN???

This should be on the political ticker, CNN. I'm sure if Biden, Obama, or even McCain cited the "war in Iran" you'd be all over it. Enough about illegal immigrant aunts and Palin-only signs at rallies. Stick to the real news.

“So from there, the first 100 days, how are we going to kick in the plan that will get this economy back on the right track and really shore up the strategies that we need over in Iraq and Iran to win these wars?”

Yes, the timing of this is suspicous.

So is the timing of the recent raids into Pakistan and Syria. I am just hoping the American people have seen through the politics of fear and divisiveness this time...

Once again Obama just states that he didn't know and gets away with it , just like he didn't know about Rev. Wright.
So all these Obama supporters didn't hear when he told you that we are our brother's and sister's keeper but as usual that was just cheap rhetoric anyway.
Obama , the biggest phoney ever , to run for the highest office and it is unbelievable how people are following him so blindly.

This must be the "November Suprise" the reTHUGlicans were hinting at. Obviously this is a blatent attempt to hurt Obama 72 hours before the election to garner support for "Get off my Lawn!" McCain. The timing of this is extremely suspicious and may sway a few people, but this is mostly a non issue. Obama met his biological father twice in his life. HE DIDN'T KNOW HIM OR HIS SIBLINGS – ie his HALF aunt or uncles! I have folks in my family that I don't have in idea what they are doing legally or illegally and where they are at. This should not even be news, the charge her her legal status isn't even fully confirmed. This is all political.

Of course,CNN won't mention the 1964 death at a Virginia naval base,because it involves ST.McCain.You are irrelevant CNN/FOX.Crawl back in your hole.Truth will out,Media Nazis.

Shame on you Palin/McCain/Bush! Maybe if you repubs had a better immigrants policy & treated those who make less than $250000 better!

Why would Senator Obama be responsible for the actions of his aunt? I agree with Senator Obama, expect more "leaks."

Oh, yes. It's always someone else's fault with Obama. He always questions everyone else. I can't stand Obama's false sense of superiority. He's just never in the wrong. Always doubts the doubters. What a prima dona. You are as phony as they come.

All this non-sense stuff is like a balloon, full of hot air and not a breathable one...

How do items like Obama's [Half-sister} surface at the end of a campaign?? I can only presume it has been planted to discredit Barack Obama,he has not really been in contact with her ,or heard from her until know,and she is here illegal,so why surface now,and send Barack a donation !!??
Blog time ???????

Personally anyone who can take a person such as Barak Obama serious as a candidate is lost – and I see most of the Americans doing this, is willing to give up the core values and believes of this Country, that founded this Country, why so many of us worked so hard to get here.. to see it thrown away because many young "ill informed" voters, many race fearing people would vote for a "Change" for the sake of change – Remember there was a change from "Stalin" to Hitler, and millions lost their lives, liberty and freedom… Change for the sake of Change = Disaster…. remember that when you vote ! I will when I am eligible for voting next year !
Muf.

Where do you get this mess? What is it about Obama that makes you talk Hitler or Stalin. Seriously? Kid–you sound like the "race fearing people" you talk about. Thank God you don't have the right to vote yet!You've got some more growing up to do so you are not the "ill informed" voter we seek to avoid by the time you get a political voice. Go to college. Learn how to analyze facts rather than just running off your emotions–or mindlessly repeating the statements of your parents.

Big deal. My brother is a convicted felon serving federal prison time right now. My other brother and I are college graduates, military veterans with wonderful families and jobs. In fact my one brother is a cop. You can't hold me resposible for the actions of my jail-bird brother.

More important than this non-issue, I want to know:

1.) Why hasn't McCain released his military records? Does it have to do with the fact that he supposedly killed a man several decades ago?

2.) Why hasn't Palin released her medical records? Does this have to do with the fact that she was already pregnant when she got married to her husband.

3.) Why did McCain commit adultry on his first wife?

Nice republican "values". They are supposed to be the religious ones, but how many of the 10 commandments have these two broken?

Thou shalt not lie, steal, commit adultry, kill, etc. etc.
(Maybe the 11th commandment was "Thou shalt no abuse their executive powers to fire a subordinate who won't break the law like his boss wants him to"

People, don't be fooled by the liars and cheaters who are trying to steal this election. I am a registered Reblican who is voting for a Democrat for the first time ever. Obama tells me why I should vote for him. McCain only tells me why I shouldn't vote for the other guy. That isn't what our country need in a leader.

OBAMA / BIDEN – The right change and direction for this country.

Again,

The only people who will think this is some "major" event are those who aren't going to vote for Obama anyways. It just makes their decision not to vote for him more "justifiable". More people are voting for McCain, not because they like him, but because they think the is the lesser to two evils. Most who are voting for Obama are excited about voting for him. Just some food for thought.

the release of the data is suspicious at this time. More imporantly... Barack can't be held accountable for the actions of this person, whatever it is she is doing. Ms. Onyango may have a paternal-aunt kinship relation to Obama, but she is nothing more than that. She'll have to work with the immigration authorities and respect the law. As many others are quick to point out, we don't hold John McCain to be accountable for a call placed by his brother to 911 about excessive traffic.

One of the important issues in this case deals with immigration, and all of the complexities pertaining to this issue. That will be a topic for the next president and the next congress to address.

Another issue are the contributions to Obama (I believe the aggregate total = $260) from this non-national person. The Obama campaign is doing the correct thing by reimbursing these funds to Ms. Onyango. This is important to me since I've donated a fair amount of money to the BHO campaign and the public and the world needs to know that "we" – as in American citizens both on US soil and living abroad – funded this campaign in a clean and legitimate manner. Everyone will have to accept the statisticial probability that there will be some donations of questionable origin. McCain's campaign and the RNC are dealing with the same stuff. As long as all of the records of all contributions are thoroughly scrutinized during the final close-out of election 2008, then the American people and the governmental bodies should be satisfied.

We have to trust the process, no matter how difficult that can be at times.

Good luck to the Ms. Onyango. Maybe she'll have the opportunity for another review of her application for asylum.

At this point, does anyone know if Obama really knew she was in the country illegally? I would think that the press and the McCain campaign would have already looked into this issue.

more stoopit stuff from loser repubs.

we dems thank cheyney. i think u sealed for us. good job

oops!! another comment that CNN did not like, who cares about CNN anyway, they never know how to print anything that is fair. You just hang in there CNN, keep doing a Great Job!!!!!!!!!!
Betty Phillips

i don't respect Mc ain because he left his wife after she was so faithful to him when he was in the service. He left when she was crippled from a car accident and had cancer. He is no man. He met his new wife while he and she were in rehab He for alcoholism and she for drugs. and he wasn't the only pow How about the men who lost their lives. Being a pow doesn't give you experience to be a president/

Why is Obama responsible for his aunt and her action? I'm not responsible for anything my aunts do.... Are you?

The whole Obama story is suspicious from A to Z!

According to Eugene Peterson, author of The Message, "Our identities and our developing characters are formed in personal relationship. We are biological, quite; psychological, true; political, yes; we are economic, certainly. But the foundation of all of this is personal."

In other words it matters who we have been in relationship with and especially for twenty years!

Our character and identity are the product of of our relationships!

So, do you think Obama is fit to be POTUS?

This disillusioned democrat and Hillary supporter voted for McCain/Palin 08!

They are the only authentic reformers in this election!

Once the paragon of ethics and independent thinking, McCain has taken Nixon's dirty tricks playbook. He has no credibility and no integrity. Shameful end to an otherwise impressive career. Tragic

when joohn mccain cheated on carol did she knew her husband was a cheater no, so tell me i guess obama supose to no everything what somebody else does i can see if it was him but a aunt he see once a yr. and the lady probly didnt wanna move out the project. yall stupid as stupid can get find something on obama instead accuseing him of what somebody else does then i will vote for you mccain but accusing the man for other people down falls not gonna work

Obama unaware of his aunt's immigration status. Obama unaware of Wright's hateful sermons. Obama unaware of Ayer's crimes. Obama unaware the guy he was using for help in his real estate deal was under indictment. Do we want a POTUS who is so unaware of what's going on around him?

caribou barbie and songbird johnny are desperate and will try anything. 3 more days and we'll see the last of them.

Suspicious? What??
Nothing suspicious about bringing out the truth.
Why are they waiting so long to bring out Obama's mistress??

What else would you expect from the sleaziest campaign in the history of our country? They're a bunch of shameful low lifes.

McCain promised to "take the high road" in this campaign. You'd think he wouldn't resort to what he was subjected to in 2000, but then again, you'd be wrong. McCain sold his soul and abandoned his morals and values to win this election. It's pathetic and sad. R.I.P.

I don't think anything will stop Obama from being elected President. There is so much we don't know about this man and what he stands for that it is frightening. The press has helped in every way possible to convince the American public that he is "THE ONE" and they have tried to destroy anyone who dares to run against him. I'm sure that after he is elected, he and his fanatical supporters will work hard to destroy any TV, radio station, newspaper or magazine that is critical of his administration. It's happening already.

McCain and the republicans have no shame. It seems that everything goes no matter how petty it may be. JM, you will go down in history as a sorry excuse for a man -like someone said before, POW or not.
Virginia

McCain and Palin, both of you are so pathetic. Your time has been over for weeks now and you are showing desperation big time. Too late since this Hillary Clinton supporter already voted for Obama/Biden. Why don't both of you just concede already. You are not winning. Oh, and Palin, you have your own problems you are going to deal with and I will be surprised if you can even hold on to your governorship. Bye Bye!!!

SM: "I will vote for the Obama/ Biden ticket …..they have shown immense leadership."

Pardon me but what the heck has NoBama lead???? NOTHING! He is an empty suit at this point that has only promised but has never delivered anything.

Give me a break, you dems are just being hoodwinked.

umm sounds like a mcbush thing,, so dirty,, like i said, he will do anything to get votes

Let's address Cindy McCain ignoring her half-sister – Let's address McCain's ignoring his African America family. Who cares about Obama half-aunt – how does the subject of them ignoring their family/half family address the number of issues that we the people of this country have to deal with? Please someone tell me?

How does this affect the race? Latest in the series of meaningless issues to distract and confuse the voters. Probably a gift from those in power. The country is heading for a crash landing and we are arguing that the coffee is cold!

McCain as well as the GOP is degenerating to the intellectual level of Ms. Palin!

Where are the angels when we need them?

T%his story came via AP...not McCains crew.

What a joke this Axelrod guy is. Does he not remember the "suspicious" leaking of ugly sealed divorce details related to Obama opponents in previous races?

Or, is it not "suspicious" that press is hounding Palin about medical records when Obama's are still yet to be seen?

Let's see – Obama is not aware of his "dear" aunt's situation and Tony Rezko and Rev. Wright are "not the guy I knew." He knows "little" about his personal friends and family. If that is true, Obama has worst skills of observation and judgement I have ever seen. Just the type of person we should elect president, right??

Voter surpression, Hoaxy election schduling in Virgina, Slimy sleazy campaign this is more like the GOP 's handy work

Hey you out there, don't waste your time in submitting a comment, why? If CNN does not like it, you will never see it printed. You talk about BIAS, CNN takes the trophy. I know, I had a comment that did not get their attention–IT WAS TELLING OBAMA HOW DIRTY HE HIS.
Betty Phillips

Do you also think Obama is going to pay more on taxes, to help us little people?

Don't think so, I'm sure he will find some loophole to crawl through.

But you people must vote for him, since Oprah told you too.

McCain all the way!!

Now that Obama is aware of his aunt's living condition, I hope he will take care of her. The money he has to return to her should help out with the rent next month. I wish her well.

What the heck does Obama's half aunt's citizenry status have to do with anything????? This has gotten completely absurd.

Like we all know what all of our relatives are doing at all times and we all know about everything in their past. Give me a break. I bet some of these people ripping Obama don't even know what their spouse or kids are doing all the time. So please, give it a rest.