[...] November 1, 2008 by mischadc I read the news today, oh boy: CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says he didn't know [...]

If it had to deal with McCain it would be big news, but O backers are say no big deal. ROTFFLMOA at them!!!!!

AND THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE….?

GOP strategy seems to be to run on innuendos. When will they start discussing policy? When will they say something that is true?

this is as much an issue as McCain's brother calling 911 to complain about traffic then saying "f-you" to the operator when they called him on it.

Is it only I, or do others find it strange that Obama has an aunt who wants to live in this country and participate in the democratic process and S. Palin has a husband who wants to secede from the country altogether?

If US Immigration told this ADULT woman that she could not stay in the country … then why wasn't she escorted to the airport and put on a plane right then and there? You'd think by now that US Immigration would have figured out that the "honour system" wasn't working!

This story is more telling about the completely flawed US federal government and its agencies than it is about a defiant elderly woman who just happens to be a relative of a profile individual.

So what? My dad has five sisters. Am I responsible for their actions?

Yeppers, NO_Bama…

Protect the Rev. Wright and Bill Ayers, and throw Auntie under the bus. Obama is a sleaze, and no one with a brain will waste their vote on this idiot. Smart man.. works for the Chicago mob in his spare time. He makes me sick.

Republican nut jobs: In the article itself it even says it's not a crime but an admin issue. And in regards to obamas citizenship: the news organizations have FULLY investigated and concluded that he is a citizen, born in Hawaii. You just don't believe it but there's no more fact checkng to do. McCain was. 1 of 5 senators involved in the S& L scandal. That should scare you.

The media has hit a new low with this one. The only thing this story does is give the ignorant uneducated morons who still think Obama is not a citizen or that he is a terrorist something else to chew on.

My call for the boycott of this election also apply to CNN television viewers, as well as all self-respecting Democrats who care about their party and do not wish to see it represented by an idiot like Obama.

Let's see, Obama says "I am my brother's keeper." (Except his brother is living in poverty in a foreign country.)

His aunt is living in a slum here in America, possibly illegally.

I guess it just depends on how Obama defines "brother" and "keeper".

"He ain't my brother! He's heavy!"

I think we all know someone or the other who lives in the US illeagally…unfortunately, sometimes it is even a relative…but more often it is your gardener, your lawnmower, your mover, or your garbage collector. I am disappointed with CNN that they will make a deal out of something like this. Shame on you!

Aunti is in the US illegally (not might be, but is) because her request for asylum was rejected 4 years ago. As an illegal alien, Aunti contributed $260 to Obama's campaign which means that Obama is accepting illegal contributions. Only US citizens or green card holders are legally permitted to give money to campaigns. Aunti is living in public housing which she is unqualified for because she is an illegal alien. Per the Obama campaign – Obama has no knowlege of her status, but believes that any and all appropriate laws be followed. No knowlege of her status? Yeah, right!

The story has a lot to do with the election – let's start with the illegal campaign contributions and go from there . . .

Who cares? Everyone that works in McCain's houses are probably in this country illegally.
Sarah Palin illegally abused her powers.
Sarah Palin is a fool.
John McCain is senile.
Cindy McCain is scary.
Tod "the first dude" Palin hangs with Terrorists.
Joe the Plumber is an A _ _ hole.
. . . the list goes on and on and on.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!~

Nothing like the predictable GOP distractors. It's funny how the MSM falls for them every single time. What do you expcect from the MSM, you guys spent 3 days talking about lipstick on a pig.

This story is a pure attenpt to smear Obama by Bush/McCain and their buddies at the AP.

I'm sure there are many of us who may be related to someone who might be over here illegally. What does this really have to do with Obama? Should he try to dig up everyone that may be related to him and scheck their status?

What kind of issue is this??? It's importance is relevant only to those that consider running for president, where immigration issues may come up when determining the countrys policy, for which you are running. This has nothing to do with US politic, this is EVERY NATION IN THE WORLD POLITICS!!!

BTW, what is Obama's view on immigration, both legal and in this case, illegal? And what about fo his familky? Hmmm, maybe if he don't say nufin, or if no investigation is done, maybe, just maybe it won't be no issue.

Btw, he only be runnin for the presidency of the USA, do any of us think he going to anoint supreme court jusices? Dont Bork this woman, it aint her fault she live in slums in Kenya, she her in free food, medicare hopitals, thank God for the US imigrashun seestem!!

Where is the DNC????? We can no longer take the high road It is time to let all of the skeletons out of the closet for both Senator McCain and Sarah Palin, They are so hypocritcal for every charge they have leveled against Obama they are guilty of the same charges. CNN if you want to be fair and balanced why don't you report on these issues. If you don't you risk the people thinking you're no better than fixed news.

HEY, DOES NOT MATTER THE ELECTION WAS OVER THE DAY PALIN WAS CHOSEN BY MCSAME

I have no idea where some of my relatives are, outside of my immediate family.

Half sister of his dead father. Obama can't be held accountable for this unless he helped her in breaking the law.

If there was dirty pool going on, why wouldn't she just mail a check directly to his house?

Obama has bigger fish to fry. WE have bigger fish to fry

Now Obama is saying he didn't know anything about his dear aunt Zeituni's status, but that "appropriate" laws should be followed (she's up for deportation)! Well, I guess he did say he was his brother's keeper, not his aunt's…

Dear independent vet,

what on GOD'S GREEN EARTH are you talking about????????Obama was born in Hawaii—i know it's kind of far away from the mainland…and in that tiny little mind of yours, the map of "the world" only stretches as far as the tip of Texas. But…I would like to tell you about this other crazy state that isn't directly attached to the contiguous United States…it's called Alaska..and I heard that you can see RUSSIA from your house when you live there. Cool huh?

Those who are stating Obama is not a citizen and believe the farces being sugested by the opposing side show their ignorance. Do you honestly believe his citizenship has not been fully investigated?Research, do your own thinking, apply logic and stop following others blindly.

Female Republican for Obama/Biden

CNN you are dispicable, have sunk to the level of Fox. I consider this non story a great diservice to this country , you have lost me as a regular viewer.

While reading some of your questions I have these comments.

Palin's medical records? We don't have Obama's either. We have one page saying his is healthy.

McCains wife previous addiction to pain pills? Obama admitting to using Cocaine in his book.

Security clearance? My husband was in the Army for 20 years with top security clearance. Obama's "friendship" with so many radicals would disqualify him. And with so many questionable friends do we want him to know all of our top secret militart and homeland security info?

Discrepancy on Obama's birth certificate-The one submitted is not the correct format of an Hawaiian certicate of that year. They still have not produced a correct one.

Next up – the McCain campaign digs up Obama's long-dead father and offers startling new information (fill in blanks here).

McCain, desperate much?

This aunt is harming every tax paying hard working american. as are all others who refuse to work for what they recieve. 1/4 of what I make is taken away by taxes and I am in by no means close to wealthy. how about you pay my share of her free stuff

First of all, this should not be on the political ticker. I want to know who really is gonna change their vote because Obama's aunt is is an illegal.

Secondly, for those saying that Obama must be a born citizen because he is running, well that is what is in dispute. He allegedly produced false birth certificates when applying. Thats why there is a lawsuit against him. If he is a born citizen, like you claim, then you have nothing to worry about.

So who cares, Report some thing better. I think CNN is moving right. I will stop watching the TV.

I bet this was the idiotic,desperate bid from the republican party to find an October surprise. You found it…BOOHOO. He still gets my vote. He met his dad for a month in his life. Why is his aunt from his dad's side relevant? I have aunts who have immigrated. I don't go around asking their immigration status.

get over it ,,,move on,,,,, nothing will stick,,,im so sick n tired of hearing something new pop up towards obama,,,,,every week there's something diferent ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,redneck for obama here,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, GO GATORS

Why are we not talking about First dude…..Palin's husband wanting Alaska be separated from USA?…..please CNN don't be bulls or bias as you promised coz i like watching and reading your news…………

Figures!!!! He takes real good care of his family right? Just like his other relative living in a slum in Kenya. How can I trust this man with our nation?

This also reinforces the reason why we need better immigration enforcement. How is this illegal alien getting free housing with our taxpayer money?

JD
Long Island, NY

CNN I once thought of you as a reputable news org now !!!!!!!!! cheaper i watch FIX News !!!!!! CNN u guys should be ashamed of yourselves what does this ! story have to do with the American people let alone the Election is so dumb first you refused to air Obama's 30 minute informerical now this crap WOW ! what has this country come too!!!!!!!!!!

The core issue is that Obama's campaign fundraising apparatus has no controls in place to screen whether contributions are legal or illegal. This is evidence. No wonder he won't release the names of his contributors.

Democracy is not for sale.

SO IF YOUR NOT ON OBAMA'S SIDE THEY DELETE YOUR COMMENTS……HMMMM

Ladies and Gentlemen, never mind his aunt, have anyone seen his birth certificate, ….???????

Trisha,
Sorry about the grocery problem, many of us have the same issues out here.
Budgeting is tough, internet access is expensive. Maybe you can find a cheaper service and feed your kids.

Honestly who cares? Why is this even being brought up? It's like CNN feels bad for some of the dumb things McCain and its supporters have done so it has to dig deep to attempt to bring up some dirt on Obama, which this isn't dirt.

Stephen Kentucky- do you honestly think our government is that stupid to to not really know whether Obama was born in the United States or not? He was born in Hawaii get over it!!!!! If you want to get TECHNICAL McCain wasn't born in the United States he was born in Panama look it up. Give me a break.

Jeez, they're grasping at little tiny straws. Amazing to me how much effort the news organizations, AP, Fox, CNN, are trying to shift the mighty winds of the ordinary people. Blow your BS, AP.

I voted for Obama – I'm a senior citizen and I can't take any more of Bush – by the way gas went up 50 cents a gallon in my area today – so do I buy gas or food? Hopefully Obama knows what it is to be poor while McCain thinks you are poor if you make under $2 million – don't I wish.

I am John McCain. My friends and fellow prisoners, I approve of this mesasge! Get real

Oh my goodness! Barack's team just messed WAY up. It's not believable that he wouldn't know his aunt's status. That statement – true or not – was BAD. Rather, they needed to simply ask for some time before they respond so they can thoroughly look into the matter. This…could…hurt.

This story is pretty shallow and the fact that the headline reads "may" be an illegal immigrant pretty much says this whole claim is probably bogus. Come on CNN. Who are you trying to be? The Weekly World News?

Well, I guess I'd better make more phone calls to get out the vote for Obama.

Thanks CNN for fueling my fire even more to get Barack Obama elected!!

Obama-Biden 08

WHERE ARE PALINS HEALTH RECORDS? WHO IS SHE? AMERICANS DO NOT KNOW WHO SHE IS BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN SHIELDED FROM THE PRESS? ARE AMERICANS BEING ASKED TO VOTE FOR THE MCCAIN/PALIN TEAM WITHOUT HER INNER SOUL BEING SUBJECTED TO SOME RIGOROUS QUESTIONING?

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN/PALIN IS AN INDICATION THAT THE ABOVE DO NOT MATTER MUCH IN MAKING YOUR DECISION.

AS FOR OBAMAS AUNT; HE IS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT/ACTIONS OF ALL HIS FAMILY MEMBERS? ….WELL, HIS COUSIN IN KENYA WAS CAUGHT WITH 6 MARBLES THAT BELONG TO HIS BROTHERS UNCLE. IMPEACH OBAMA…..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

THIS IS NOT PERTAINING TO THIS PIECE…..PLEASE MAKE PALIN SHUT UP….I CANNOT TAKE ANOTHER DAY OF HER SRILL BANTER AND BALONEY….OH, TAKE GRAMPY MCSAME WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO SARAH

Hmmm, let's see, it might be news because she's living off public housing illegally and she also donated to Obama's campaign, which is illegal. Anybody getting the repetitive wording "illegal"….or are you too blind to open you eyes and see the really Obama….

Vote McCain/Palin and save our country from destruction

Well….all I can say is……Why did McCain leave his wife for another women. My mother always told me never hold dirt in your hand when the wind is blowing!

I am an avid Obama supporter. I feel that CNN is just reporting what they should. This story seems a bit Fox Newsish, but do we want out news to be completely what we want to hear?

So what? I have an adopted brother in Tennessee who's a complete nutcase and a total loser. I have no contact with him, so why would anyone connect him with me other than the fact that we are related?

The media SHOULD be ashamed of themselves. This is really low, really low!

SOS!Lou Dobbs!!! This breaking news will make his day…no, his year!
Why are you guys even reporting this? you refused to run Obama's infomercial to continue cover presidential race and both candidates equally…. and you spent all night featuring McCain??? Today I'm officially done with CNN….MSNBS from now on….shameful.

It matters. It is about Obama's chaterteristics. He doesn't care about his brother in Kenya who lives under poverty. He doesn't care about his aunt who lives illegally in the States. This indicates he's not humane. He only cares about himself. If someone doesn't care about his relatives, does he/she cares about you?

What in the hell does this got to do with anything?? Journalist are so petty and dumb that It was a waste of my time to even read this article. Obama will be president whether bias people like it or not…

Who cares. If we were considered guilty of things our relatives did, then none of us would be innocent of anything! This is NOT news!

well why is this i mean come on how many illegal immigrants are in the united states probably a good percentage where in New Haven,CT it is fine to be a illegal immigrant just as long as you have a New Haven Residence Card

We need a "Change", America needs to stop judging people by where they come from and what theyve done.Lets look at the present, right now our Economy is horrible we need a "Change" Obama is perfect for the job at these times. The media should be out of Politics.

I am glad to see his follow up comment.
Shocking that he has 'no knowledge' of her status.
Better to plead ignorance in a situation like this.
When he takes the oath of office, I hope he realizes that he will have to uphold the constitution and obey the laws even if he isn't a citizen.

TO ALL OF YOU ON THIS BOARD WHO ASK……SO WHAT?

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A GRADUATE OF HARVARD LAW SCHOOL. REMEMBER THIS?

THAT A MAN WHO IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THIS NATION IS WILLING TO BREAK THE LAW AND HARBOR AN ILLEGAL ALIEN RELATIVE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

A JUDGE DENIED HIS AUNT ASYLUM ….FOUR YEARS AGO. WHY IS SHE STILL LIVING HERE?

THIS AUNT OF OBAMA'S IS ALSO A FOREIGNER. SHE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN….AND THIS IS A FACT THAT IT IS 'AGAINST THE LAW,' TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR A CAMPAIGN FUND FROM FOREIGNERS'

OBAMA HAS BROKEN TWO LAWS:
HE DID NOT ADVISE THE AUNT TO RETURN TO KENYA.
HE ACCEPTED FOREIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS CAMPAIGN.

ANY PERSON WHO IS WILLING TO BREAK OR VIOLATE UNITED STATES LAW IS NOT A VIABLE CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT.

OBAMA WILL DO AND SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED, AS WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST.
THIS MAN, OBAMA, WHOEVER HE MIGHT BE, IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY AND IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT.
OBAMA HAS NOT EARNED THE TRUST OF THIS NATION BECAUSE HE LIES. ONE LIE AFTER THE OTHER IS SPOKEN BY OBAMA.

GOD HELP AMERICA IS THIS STRANGER FROM NOWHERE IS ELECTED.
WAKE UP ….AMERICANS!!! VOTE FOR HONOR AND INTEGRITY, AND PROVEN SERVICE TO AMERICA….SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN.

Barack means 'WHO IS BLESSES' swahili words……No matter what & how hard you anti-Obama poeple try to do its going no where just like sarah Plalin's brigde to no where…..Barack is blessed, you guys are waisting your time. please we want to hear more important issues , Aunt Z is not going to rule our country barack is.

Please CNN…would ask McCain and Palin this question for me? How are those expensive cloths they said they are going to donate going to help poor people like me? Some people are leaving in a car…..lost their house, job and have a babies who wants dippers, and food on the table etc……
ohhhh ohhh did Palin said she was a Wal-mart mom?…mhhhh please CNN ask?

OH BY THE WAY, IT'S ABOUT TIME CNN!!!

This is completely irrelevant to Obama's candidacy, and the right wing Republicans know it. If were discovered that Joe the Plumber's grandfather was reputed to be a Nazi concentration camp guard, would CNN report that before it was confirmed? Just asking….

So this is the breaking news! It seems more important than Bush pushing for final regulations which would weaken government rules aimed at protecting consumers and the environment.
The new rules would be among the most controversial deregulatory from Bush and almost impossible to be revert.

PALINS MEDICAL RECORDS ANYONE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE OUT LAST WEEK WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?

Let's see: she's his step-aunt, sister of the father who walked away from the marriage, and he's supposed to keep track of her? Well! What about John McCain's third cousin and Sarah Palin's husband, the secessionist?

I'm not responsible for my extended distant family and neither is Obama, nor Cindy McCain et al, for that matter. In the meantime, I'm far more concerned about the real issues facing this nation. My daughter, laid off after eight years with a large corporation and struggling to find new work in this environment; my parents, elderly and ailing, losing their home after a lifetime of work and saving because insurance is inadequate for their current medical needs; my neighborhood, having more and more foreclosed homes; my 401k, doing the disappearing act; my son-in-law, fighting in Iraq, again. I could continue, but most of you are facing the same problems in your own neighborhoods and families.

Wake up, people! We simply cannot afford four more years of the same lousy policies. If you enjoy what's happening, vote for McCain and continue it. If you realize these policies are hurting America and we need change, vote Obama. It's never been simpler; never been a clearer choice.

My ENTIRE extended family is in Europe. I have NO contact with them. If one of them came here illegally, I wouldn't have a clue. Obama had NO contact with his father's family after he was 10 years old, other than 1 visit as an adult. How does this make him guilty of anything. Give me a break.

Where is the story about Palin and her complaints about her constitutional rights being violated over the media saying she is running a negative campaign. I would say her complete lack of knowledge on the meaning of the constitution is far bigger and more important news than his aunt that may or maynot be illegally here.

I don't think this issue is important for the election at all. The main issue is about Obama. I don't even know why he even runs for president, and what qualifications does he have for this job?

Obama has lied again. I am sure that his so-called educated people who run his campaign are fullt aware of her status. People you need to wake up. i am positively certain that 45 – 50 % of the people voting for obama has no idea of what he stands for and are only voting for other reasons that will come back to haunt them. First of all, if you call yourself a Christian, then you have no business voting for someone who wants to kill more babies, allow gay marriage, and the list goes on and on.
May God have mercy on us. We have truly lost our way.

If they went out and investigated all McCain's distant or barely related branches in his familty tree (or ANYone in the country's for that matter) it would be pretty easy to come up with some controversy. Let he who has no controversial branches in their family tree cast the first stone.

And, I don't think this news is going to appeal to anyone except those who were already voting McCain anyway. Maybe the election coverage was getting too boring and repetitive, so someone had to come up with something to talk about.

THE STRANGE THING IS NO MATTER WHAT YOU DIG UP AND TRY TO FIND OUT ON SENATOR OBAMA HE WILL STILL WIN!! HE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE AND HIS POLICIES ARE AWESOME!! IF OBAMA WERE WHITE WOULD THERE BE THIS MUCH CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING HIM!! I DOUBT IT, COMMON SENSE McSAME WILL CONTINUE THE SAME FAILED BUSH POLICIES AND HAVE US IN IRAQ FOR 20 YRS TO PROVE A POINT(10 BILLION/MONTH) AND KILL THOUSANDS MORE SONS AND DAUGHTERS!! GET A GRIP PEOPLE PUT YOUR RACISM ASIDE AND DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THIS COUNTRY. OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Hey there Stephen in Kentucky – I am Don in Oklahoma

Speaking of "shady characters" – how about McCain and the Keating bunch?

Everyone's closet has some thing in it – don't open a door if your not willing to have someone open another.

People this is a non-story but it is November 1 and the election is only 3 days away. In the end none of this will make a difference and here is why:
The USA demographics are changing and only one party is addressing this. To see this just recall both conventions.
A new power base is coming to on the scene along with a new spokesman in Obama. Republicans have to come to grips with the idea that it is no longer 1980 and Ronald Regan is long dead.
Latinos and blacks, along with the young are now motivated and as a middle aged white man, I say it is about time. These are the people who will now have the power and if we are able to form a good coalition then this will be a better nation for it.
Once Obama is elected the Republicans need to take a long look at where they are and join the new century

Fortunately so much early voting has already taken place before this 'story' surfaced, obviously designed to impact those who haven't made up their minds yet. We can only hope that there are enough new voters and young voters to make up for those eggheads who would let this story sway them one way or another. Remember Billy Carter? Most families have someone in their closet that they would prefer no one knew anything about. That's just how the cookie crumbles. Now onto fixing the economy and other real issues.

Are we voting for Senator Obama or his Aunt who is not advising him on any political decision!! Why does this even matter?

First, I can understand any news outlet feeling the need to run this story, since AP had already distributed it. CNN at least went the extra step of stating they had not verified it yet and had a call in to Obama's people.

Is it relevant to the election? Based on current information no, but even though I'm an Obama supporter, I understand it's best to take a look, find out the facts, see what involvement, if any Obama has, etc. I can't imagine anything would come out that would alter my belief that Obama is the best candidate though.

On the flip side, I also consider it important to investigate how the issue came to be released to the media, and whether such a release was in and of itself, illegal.

These would be justifiable lines of inquiry at any time, but given how few days there are before the election, the timing seems likely to be much more than a coincidence.

I think it important that CNN do all they can to discover if McCain's people knew about the issue for some time and if they have any ties to whomever decided to put a bug in AP's ear. After all, if the issue is all that important, it was important the moment McCain's people learned of it and as such, should have been made public at that time, don't you think?

I imagine we'll hear something from Obama's camp as soon as they finish looking into the issue themselves. That they didn't give immediate response suggests that much of this is news to them too.

This is news? Do you Americans have any seriousness in your media concern? This sounds so identical to what's happening in my country Vietnam, the most stupid communist regime of all.

Poor Britney Spears!

Why is this important?

Obama/Biden '08

This crap has gone on long enough! Who is the source of this information? CNN and all news organizations, if you can't confirm the story and it's source, THEN DON'T PRINT IT! It's so obvious that a story like this being printed the weekend before an election only to SMEAR a candidate!. End the smears NOW!

So what, is this another desperate GOP attempt?

People are more worried about the incompetence and the high risk of having Sarah Palin as VP then that?

I am not surprised at this. He thought she was important enough to be part of his book, but not important enough to know if she was an illegal.

Strange how many times Obama has been an innocent victim of ignorance. (like not knowing his preacher of 20 years was a radical?)

This week at a rally he said "I am my brothers keeper". If you think he is going to "take care" of YOU, take a look at his family. This Aunt was living in government housing, and other family members live in poverty overseas.

Wake up America. He's a car salesman posing as a politician. And he is laughing at all of you cult followers.

US Immigration is now part of Homeland Security. The difference between "legal" and "Illegal" is a signature. Just sign the stupid paper.

THIS STORY WIL ULTIMATELY HURT MCCAIN AMONG HISPANICS IN FLORIDA AND OUT WEST , IF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS PUSHING THIS STORY TO SMEAR OBAMA THEY MIGHT BE HANDING HIM FLORIDA , NEVADA , NEW MEXICO AND YES EVEN ARIZONA , THEY THINK THEY ARE SMEARING HIM … BUT THEY JUST LOST THE ELECTION .

Oh, the Novemeber surprise is here….

Don't you think if he knew it… it would have been taken care of by now. Just another way, McCain is the same as Bush.

TAINOPOWER & INDEPENDENT VET….No wonder you support Palin…you are a ignorant about the American Constitution as she is. Sen. Obama's mother was a born, white, female, US CITIZEN….so, he could have been born in Red China….so, he is automatically a US Citizen. His birth certificate has already been verified, but it doesn't matter. US Citizens have babies on holiday, while working oversease or whatever…if the baby is born to a US Citizen, the baby is a US Citizen.

Now, you may resume your regular ridiculousness. But, keep in mind. Its your vote to cast for whomever you want for whatever reason or reasons you want….you don't have to make up lies and excuses for not wanting to vote for the Black guy.

This is not news, because it's typical Obama. He's a coctail of leftist political views:(said he "carefully sought out his friends…Marxist professors, structual feminists." Lets see the LA Times Obama video, complete with the dance troup imitaiting decapitating Jews and Americans!!

I love that. ! Obama has an amazing background, he really represents the american dream, by the way she is OBAMA`S HALV AUNT. We love Obama here in skandinavia.

Wow, this a ridiculous story. CNN you are leaning far too much to right during the last week of the election.

GOP must have spent a lot of ad money…

And I thought it could not get any lower!!! How is this story relevant to the US election? are you implying Obama is responsible for this women's actions? or Are you reminding us that he is Black?

Shame on You CNN !!!!

Does this realy matter? Arnold was'nt born in this country yet he is Governer of california! and a Republican!!! Im more concerned that Mccains hero is a nonplumber who claims to be a truthfull nontaxpayer!!!

Oh you mean the sister of his biological father that left him when he was 2 years old and died in 1982? That aunt? Yeah I'm sure they're real close. Just like I'm real close to my biological father's family who left when I was 5 years old. Oh wait, no I don't know anything about them.

Are we so trivial in this country that we try to dig up the most ridiculous issues and make them CNN Headline News. How many immigrants are there in her status. Please CNN let's worry about what matters. I could careless what her immigration status is. Why not focus on what is going on GOOD and BAD for the rest of America. PLEASE FOCUS on what't important and not the trivia that we honestly don
t care about. Mr. Obama's family is a mix just like the rest of our society, Is not Mr. McCain's also. Last time I checked he was not of Native American decent. WHO CARES!!!

This is ridiculous. First of this information was leaked to the AP, by an anonymous souce within USCIS within the last 48 hours of the election cycle. This violates USCIS policies. Second point I will make ot address those who question why Obama hasn't given her any money. If he was sending Money to her, then people will claim his harboring an illegal immigrant. Now he isn't sending money to her, some of the republicans are angry that he didn't support her. In reality, they're angry that they can't pin her to Barack Obama.

Finally, her issue is an administrative issue and not a criminal one. Let USCIS deal with it. Good move for them to ensure that any deportations over the next week go to the highest echeleons of the department. I can imagine a republican within the dept trying to influence the election by begining deportation proceedings

THIS IS JUST ONE MORE QUESTION ABOUT OBAMA AND WHY IS IT OK FOR OBAMA TO BREAK ALL RULES????? AND WHY IS HE CALLED A BLACK MAN UH!!!! ISN'T HE 1/2 WHITE WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT HALF? AND THE REASON HE CAN BUY HIS WAY THROUGH THIS IS ILLEGAL CONTRIBUTIONS….WHICH HE LIED ABOUT….WOULD ALL TRUE AMERICANS PLEASE STAND UP TAKE A VOTE ON THE ONLY TRUE AMERICAN IN THIS RACE McCAIN WHETHER YOU LIKE HIM OR NOT….. ISN'T THAT WHAT THE DEM'S ARE DOING (CLINTON'S) SHAME ON EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES IN THIS MAN BECAUSE YOUR ONLY VOTING FOR A COLOR…NOT WHAT'S BEST FOR AMERICA…..

This is so lame.So who cares?What has this and the fact that he's running for the Presidency got in connection.not even close to a good try.Not nice

Why report on this item when I see nothing from you on Palins 10/31/08 conservative radio comments (Washington WMAL-AM) claiming that reporters might be violating her own First Amendment rights when they accuse her hate-mongering campaign of engaging in negative campaigning! She and other politicians try to intimidate the press from exercising their job of full reporting (ie by denying them further access/interviews, etc).

Obama's right – Send her home if she's an illegal.

But then again, the neocon repugliCON toxic slime merchants will be disappointed.

WAIT, I see a hate ad from McCain coming in 3-2-1…

WOW!!!!! I have neighbors that are here illegally…there's like 10 living in a 2 bedroom house…..I don't see anyone doing anything about that…so whats the big deal. If your going to deport 1…deport them all!!! No exceptions!!! Oh yea..I guess that wont help Mccain win..Give me a break!!

Obama 08

How does Obama not know about her status?!?

Seems like whenever something bad comes up, it's, "I didn't know him then; I had no knowledge of that at the time; I never heard anything inappropriate; I don't remember; I don't know of her status."

What does this man know???

Why have we not seen Palin's medical records? My guess is the downs baby is her daughters? hmmm…….every other candidate has relaesed theirs, but why not hers. Bring it up if you want to throw mud! OBAMA BIDEN 2008.

Ok, unless Barack Obama has this woman held hostage in his home and she is part of a immigrant smuggling operation, THIS IS IRRELEVANT! I understand we have never had a multiracial presidential candidate so there are a lot of unexplored angles here, but come on.
What I do find interesting is that this woman who obviously does not have a lot of money has given small donations to his campaign just like the rest of us, We cant really afford to, but IT IS THAT IMPORTANT TO OUR COUNTRY THAT THIS MAN BE ELECTED,
GO OBAMA!
GO AMERICA!

Wow isn't this amazing….if this was John McCain’s aunt it would be breaking news on CNN….this is very important….1) she is living here illegally 2) she has contributed money to Obama's campaign which is illegal and 3) she is living in public housing …..Paid for by the tax payers….that housing is for American Citizens who desperately need it, wonder whose sleeping out in the cold because she's got their home…..FOLKS THIS IS A BIG DEAL.. I agree she is not Obama's responsibility, but she is a illegal send her packing, we need to find all the illegals here and send them home, maybe we would have such a economic crisis if we were not paying for folks who should be here. Housing/health care/what else is she getting from us???? Makes you wonder and who isn't doing their job with these illegals.

Get a life…..

Check who came wit this news…and if you see AP was first to report it…then just forget it. AP became tank for Republicans and Johny the Loser. They will even report if Sasha or Malia had problems with their stomach after eating too much candies on Halloween and it points our Barack Obama is not good father because he was suppose to prevent it .
What more low level reports come out in last 3 days?

If the above responses are supposed to be representative of what's best in America…of what's good in people and if they are samples of what goes for decent behavior and attitude in this still new century, (exampled as in McChips comments above using the term McLiar and McPalinLiad), we don't deserve the freedom of speech that so many have fought and died for. Should one call Mr. Obama "ObamaLiar" because he changed his position on agreeing to taking federal campaign funds which would have restricted his access ro donations? Of course not.

Some of the above people seem to be treating this campaign as if it's a kill all/hate all video game to be played by a mindless 17 year old with a grudge against the world.

Freedom of speech as expressed in most of the above commentaries shouldn't be laced with pathetic and vile triabes against anyone with a different view or opposing philosophy. Obviously many of the commentors have no civility, manners, or integrity in their own upbringing or lives. Many don't even know how to spell correctly or use proper grammer.

Whether for or against either candidate, taking the very lowest road to express your thoughts or position is the cheap way out. No wonder we're in the trouble we're in with people like these walking around.

You have freedom of expression America…but pardon the rest of us if we look down upon you if you choose to express it from the gutter you seem to be content to be in.

America c'mon get a grip!! Mcain if you are loosing try to loose with grace… You will be admired and remembered fondly if you and your supporters stop displaying your obvious ignorance of reality publicly.

For those royal/real citizens of America the Brave, the landy of plenty… what happened to that spirit… you sound bitter about a woman donating $5?
By The way Obama is going to be a great president… he is intelligent, he surrounds himself with intelligent people who are sensitive to people's needs.

For God's sake stop with the his skin color bull… white or black skin tone doesn't make a difference…. His skin color won't be involved in making negotions to make America a better place….
His record, his ambitions, his beliefs that change starts from the bottom up, his humble background… his tolerance to people who look and think different from him….
Those characters will make him a good president… not his skin color so get over his whiteness or blackness…

She MAY be in US illegally? As has been reported over and over, the AP head is in the tank for McCain and they have been doing all they can to report things unfavorably for Obama. Check it out before you report it, otherwise you're just another FOX clone.

I am totally apalled that this is even news. I feel sorry for her because she obviously wanted to come to a better country to live just like most of the immigrants.

Obama has only met her once. She is the half sister of a father he never really knew. He probably has lots of relatives he knows nothing about. And, if he knew she was here, he probably would have tried to get the feds to let her stay just because of the conditions that exist in the country she's from.

To put this into perspective, it is very minor compared to all the skeletons in McCain and Palin's closet, including but not limited to abuse of ethics, Keating 5, making anti-war movies for the Viet Cong, shady characters in both Palin and McCain's past as well.

So, for all my far, right wing conservative republicans, go ahead and throw stones. I am still a moderate republican that will vote for Obama that wants to continue to separation of church and state.

This is just more mud slinging from the republicans. They are trying to come up with anything that will turn this election around to their favor just like in 2000 and 2004.

Why in the HELL does this matter?

I've grown up in a Republican based family until the 2004 election.. It's clear that Obama is the best choice for this country with the Karl Rove style strategies that the GOP has been using. They don't try to appeal to voters on issues.. instead they try to smear the other candidates with garbage.

I realize politics will always be politics, and I understand that the Dems haven't kept it entirely clean either, but when you choose Palin as a VP, it's pretty obvious you aren't going to have great judgement to run this country.

To those complaining about taxes.. why are you complaining if you're making over 200k? This country should require it's wealthier population to pay more than those who aren't as fortunate. I can say that I'm proud that my family will be voting for that.. to give back to this country that has given so much to them to help rebuild it

Obama Biden '08

Awesome !!!
an invitation to all the supporters of illegal immigration ..
vote for NObama !!!

Man, you gotta love it. As long as the news is positive about Barack and negative about McCain/Palin, The liberals are all comfy cozy; but let any negativity come out about their favorites and all heck busts loose.

Palin effigy gets hung up and they are politely asked to take it down. Obama effigy gets hung up and tehy are arrested.

Actions speak louder than words. Obama is going to reach across teh political aisle yet he throws dissenters off his campaign plan? Duh!

Why is McCain's navy records seald?????

I have one word: AND????

The media should focus on issues that matter the Amaricans. This has nothing to do with Senator Barack Obama. This Womon is not running for president. idiot! If you don't have any think to air why don't you just be silent. People are getting sick and tired of media. You should be ashmed !!!

The stupidity that abounds in the Republican base never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for the Saturday morning humor ) I'm sure if I were a public figure, there would be right wing morons saying, "Adam voted for Obama, but we're not sure if Adam is a US citizen because his great-grandmother was born in Canada. Therefore, he's a Canadian, not a US citizen!!!"

Adam
WISCONSIN

I don`t care, i care what obama is going to do for this country.

Chips , you idiot McCain was born on a US military base which is the same as being born on US soil. You think every baby born on a US base is an illegal. Why don't some of you people get a brain get your heads out of your butts.

Democrats are a trashy rabble. Barack Hussain Obama is a suitable leader for the garden of weeds that the USA has become.

Thank God I live in Europe.

HEY CNN, NOBODY CARES. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT ME?

I don't know about Obama but I have never been very successful in controlling my relatives!

I'm sorry, if that's the best you can come up with, then you might as well give up. Obama is as clean as a whistle that's been dipped in bleach. People! Focus on the issues, not their personal life, unless it directly affects their ability to serve our country. Like someone said before me, I can't control the actions of my relatives; I doubt Obama can either if the articlr is true (which it probably isn't). Please verify an article BEFORE you post it.

I've been watching this election very closely for the last 13 months. And all this time I had faith that Obama will beat all those smears he was getting from Clinton and McCain campaigns. This "news" is another one in the series of "Throw any dirt on the other guy". I'm afraid that seduced by false (and also sometimes not false) attacks, American people will elect McCain with his completely unqualified VP. Horrible. The image of America would fall even more, knowing that an out-of-his-mind President with his unqualified Beauty queen would have to represent USA in this tough world.
I hope Obama wins. Just look at Obama's popularity in the world against McCain: he beats him 4 to 1. Quite telling.

Hold on, and wait a minute. He said he didn't know, and being here illegal, atleast she had a permit, unlike the millions of others who are just here. Leave family out of this, because if we want to go there, we can go to how John McInsane left his disabled wife for Cindy. I am sure we can find some pictures of her rehab'ng and a copy of the divorce decree. Or maybe we need a paternity test for Palin's Grand Baby. Maybe that ain't really "the baby's daddy". I mean at that age when you giving it up, you just giving it up. Maybe it's really another "Joe-Six-Pack"Get my drift…don't go to the family thing, because we can really get nasty. Oh, and by the way, who's taking care of Obama's Aunt, well who is going to pay for the delivery of Palin's grand baby. The tax payers. Let's be sure and very sure we want to get this going. Just let me know and we can do it, game on!!

This is such a non-story. Some distant relative who may be in the country illegally? When you're first or second generation American, those people are gonna exist whether you know about them or not. Beyond that, who cares?

It's clearly an intentionally timed election weekend oppo-dump. If this is the best McCain can do, then i'd say it's smooth sailin' for Obama.

I live in southern California, and for those of you who do not "get it" – let me help. It MATTERS because if the woman is illegal, and living in government housing, she is living at the expense of AMERICAN taxpayers. Now, I donate to worldwide charities, and in fact my son is traveling next week to an orphanage in Uganda to work for a while before college, but that is NOT how our limited tax dollars should be used – to care for citizes of other countries. OUR nation is in an economic crisis. This woman (if indeed she is here illegally) represents a huge part of the problem – illegals draining our resources. Here in California the problem is evident in every single emergency room.

It MATTERS because Obama wants to be our next president. It MATTERS because he obviously knows her status and has done nothing. Is this how he would treat all illegals? Then he would bankrupt our nation. Is this just how he treats his aunt, but would deport or deal with other illegals? Then it is hypocrisy.

No thank you.

It's too late baby, now, it's too late….

Obama / Biden 08 and 12

Maybe Barack's Auntie should send Ted Stevens a page from her playbook. Her status is not criminal. Her choice now is "to do the right thing"!!!

Does this lastest qualify as an October Surprise? We'll see who attacks immigration on the stump today. Nobody.

Who the hell cares, CNN?!?!

I came to the US after graduating from college, and yeah, I was illegal for a full year… Worked my fingers to the bone and my butt off and now I own 2 business and LOVE this country. 80% of my neighbors are 1st generation immigrants too, all of them are decent, honest and hard-working people… I much rather live amongst them than those white
McCain/Palin suporters freaks!

Hey CNN, how about doing a real story about how Sick to Death many American's are about being bombarded daily with the Sleazy Campaign Tactics used by a certain Candidate?

It's difficult to believe that anybody can seriously believe that Obama isn't an American citizen or that McCain is ineligible to become president because he was born in Panama. The Panama where McCain was born was the PANAMA CANAL ZONE, an American possession governed by American laws, We voluntarily turned the zone over to Panama 25 or 30 years ago. As for Obama, it's difficult to believe that once he became a serious contender for the Democratic nomination that the Clinton folks didn't check out his birth records. . Ditto too for the Rove hatchet men who took over the McCain campaign. I'm certain that if they hadn't been able to verify that he was born in Hawaii we would have heard about it. As for his half-aunt, he confirmed the relationship for the London Times earlier this week. What's interesting is how the London Times, owned by Rupert Murdock, found out. As far as I know, the Times does not cover the Boston Housing Authority or the US Immigration service.

Sierra Bill

We have been waiting for the other boot to drop, well AP& CNN you will have to do better than this. It is not enough because we the voters are not willing to allow any Right wing nut smear to help the Repugs win this year. AP press broke the story and they have been against Bracks candidacy since the primaries. It was a story written last week by one of the other news papers, AP was called out on why they have been so criticle of Barack it wasn't until then they started to do a little negative reporting on Mc Cain. This has NOTHING to do with Barack as a president, who knows how many illegals are in this country living who are related to other politicians.We cannot control the actions of others and I doubt very seriously that Barack knew this if he did he would have encouraged her to return to Kenya until this was resolved. Also why was her application denied is the question. Is it because this country is so biased against immigrants from African and Cuban countries. They seem to always deny these people citizenship.

What the heck, we all from somewhere else and come in the US illegally. Whites from Europe, Blacks from Africa and Asians from Asia.This land belongs to Indians. Deal with it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm happy to know that Obama didn't abuse his political position to pull a favor to help a family member – like Palin tried to do in TrooperGate to help her sister get custody of her kids.

To me, that's the most important issue…*ethical behavior* and neither McCain OR Palin can even pronounce the word ethical.

CNN had to report this because the AP is all over it, of course.

What bothers me is not that his aunt is here illegally; what bothers me is that he "didn't know" she was here illegally. His "I didn't know's" keep piling up.

What about the economy?

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08.

Go Democrats!

OK. Let's say she is here illegal; #1 She's one in millions of illegals here in the United States, #2 What does her being here illegal have to do with Obama? I have relatives who've done things I don't agree with, Some of them who has broken the law. I did not know about it until it was public information. I had nothing to do with what they did and I had no knowledge of it when they were doing it ;therfore I hold no responsibility for it or culpability for it. I thought that CNN was bigger than reporting some crap like this. What is wrong with you CNN? I watch network news everyday, usually CNN. If you all continue to report mess like this, I'll turn you off!

Multiply her by 10 million, which is the conservative estimate of illegals here scamming the country for food, housing, healthcare and childcare. Whoever gets elected needs to take on immigration reform with a vengeance.

Why are hard working legal US citizens paying taxes to fund these people? No other country would tolerate it, why are we?

What bothers me is not that his aunt is here illegally; what bothers me is that he "didn't know" she was here illegally. His "I didn't know's" keep piling up.

You can smell the desperation all the way from here in Canada. This is not a news story. This is a sad excuse for a right leaning story used to try to bolster fear voters. Enough already.
McCain is willing to try anything now. I give him another 5 hours until the word communist comes in to the mix.
Why has no one questioned Palin's judgement for being married to a man who was part of the A.I.P.? Funny how that never gets brought up.

Canada supports Obama / Biden 08

Obama has some nerve saying the American people are selfish for not wanting to pay high taxes while he has an aunt living in poverty illegally in the US. My God, this man is truly disgusting.
Don't worry though Obomonots, I sure he will try and blame his moral failings and stinginess on Bush the bogeyman. Then all of you can go back into denial and pretend that Obama isn't the train wreck that he is.

I'm not voting for a member of the Keating five. McCain is a gambler. We don't hear about that much, but he spreads his money around in the casinos. He reported winning only $200 in 2007. Cripes, he isn't even a good gambler. He crashed 2 Navy planes before being shot down over Hanoi. He isn't a good pilot either. He is an adulterer. That doesn't seem to bother the republican right.. He is a good ole boy in the worse sense. Dirty jokes.

mccain was born in panama,it is that make him illegal too?

Dont you guys ever think about important issues like the state of the economy? I have no house and cant even afford one, should that not be a better story to write on?

Lou Dobbs will not let this one go, I'm ready to bet on it!

He claims to do/say/see things in independent perspective, but that's not what he does! I can't stand his show!

People kill me with all this digging on both sides. That with anything else if you dig to hard you can find anything that some one is not going to agree with. And how many people one this forum has relatives that they have not heard from in years. You have families that have relatives that may live in the same city that may not see each other.

It is an issue. Illegal contributions. At one time, he claimed to not know where she is. Come on, living in New York. People only want you not to print this story, afraid it might not look good to People who are sitting on the fence in deciding who to vote for. Those of you who say MCain not born In USA…Obama still has questions about being born in USA – Responsible coverage meens reporting on both sides.

people give cnn some breathing room.
they are not neither left nor right,
but someone in there does need to impress his boss too. Just because it is Cnn doesn't mean that the station is any more sensible than the rest.

by this time everyone has gotten the important news. So no point calling against cnn.

I am sure however, McCain can come up with an add where he can use CNN for a change and Obama's aunt as being a threat to national security.

But if you want anything but honest reporting go and get the news from Deutsche welle, reuters, bbc, or ap.

OBAMA 08!

Who cares about his half Aunt? The crap that has come out this election cycle is insane. I got my first robo call last night. I can not wait till Tuesday for this headache to be over.

Remember to get out and VOTE Nov. 4th.

After going after every single person Obama every met in his entire life, the right-wing now targets a little old lady living in asylum who is a half-aunt of Obama's. Real nice. Now if only the GOP had a way to show that their POLICIES were better instead of dragging everyone else through the mud … A real grand old party, aint it?

Verify before you report. If this is McCain's surprise. Not a very good one.!!! won't change my vote.

WHY WOULD YOU REPORT ON AN ISSUE THAT HAS NOT EVEN BEEN PROVEN TO BE CORRECT ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE 3 1/2 DAYS AWAY FROM THE ELECTION.
YOU ARE BECOMING FOX NEWS #2—AND THAT IS NOT GOOD.
WHY—WHY–WOULD YOU PRINT THIS STORY—
TO HURT HIM?
TO HURT HER?
TO HURT THE ELECTION?
SEEMS LIKE ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!!!
GO OBAMA-BIDEN—THE WORLDS FINGERS ARE CROSSED THAT WE FINALLY HAVE A BRILLIANT LEADER IN THIS COUNTRY.

Brandy: I completely agree! I think that anyone who voted for Bush in 2004 should be deported, lol.

TO THE MEDIA – I've watched you dwindle from a legitimate source of information to a pathetic conveyor of propoganda. Reporting on this woman a few days before the election is like combing the sands with a fine tooth comb looking for a pebble.

After the elections, it'll be good riddance bias media.

Yvonne

Ok who doesn't have a relative who they can't control? Palin has a pregnant daughter. This has nothing to do with decisions Obama has made.

Thank you for objective reporting, CNN. As an undecided voter, these types of stories are important to me.

SO WHAT IF SHE IS , WHAT HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH OBAMA.

WE ARE ALL IMMIGRATS.

GET OVER YOURSELVES CNN

BUSH IS BEHIND THIS AND THIS WILL BACKFIRE.

Quick, drag her off to GITMO. This is just one more example of Broken Government. For pete sack, the highjackers were here illegally even after the FBI was warned about them from the flight schools. Nelson Mandella was on the terror watch list and could not get off without an act of congress. There are congressmen on the no fly list. Get a grip CNN.

Geez leave the poor woman alone, it's so easy to judge others until we've spent a moment of strife in their shoes.

Imagine having nowhere to go but being denied asylum for no good reason? These laws need to be re-written, and changed for those who have contributed to our country and obeyed our laws faithfully.

Unless you are Native American, we are all children of immigrants who came here when the rules were much different, half of whom would have never gotten in here today.

Why bring this up? McCain's family owned slaves, illegal immigrants brought here against their will!

Well, if this is the October surprise, I'm quite let down. What a distracting non-story.

Can't wait until Obama's acceptance speech Tuesday night.

RM

Give the republicans credit, they are TRYING to judge Obama on the content of his character. They are having a tough time shaking that other reason to judge him.

CNN is on target because if they did not report it, then everyone else would be. CNN has been the most fair and balanced, not perfect but been very good I think. (I AM an Obama Supporter)

This is no big deal most people do not care. They care about jobs etc. That is the issue now.

I support Obama for these reasons but another one not often discussed. He on his own webiste supports a solution for Amtrak (improving it) and getting high speed rail in this country. He is the ONLY canadate for president that has ever taken transportation up as an issue. That and many other reasons I have voted for Obama.

Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Obama campaign, issued the following statement in response to the AP's reporting about Sen. Obama's aunt: "Senator Obama has no knowledge of her status but obviously believes that any and all appropriate laws be followed. "

This is very revelant – Obama is preaching to the entire nation that he is the one who can dig us out the ditch, but has no knowledge of how to fix things within his own family! GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!!

Who cares about someone's aunt? If you are going to report on that, how about a report of the ties McCain has to that nazi guy that went to prison? Or the legislation he pushed so that people born outside the US but who are citizens because of their parents, can be president – he was born in Panama. How about McCain's first marriage and how he dumped his wife because she was somewhat disabled – and he dated Cindy before his first divorce was final?

BULL!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA DID NOT BREAK ANY LAWS AND DID NOT HARBOR AN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT. Know the laws before you quote them, people!!!! To those who think she is benefiting from tax payers money, STOP PAYING YOUR TAXES THEN, IF IT BOTHERS YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

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How about reports on Palin instead? CNN has been trying too hard lately to make the republicans look good. From Larry King, Campbell Brown, Alexander Mooney, and now this.

Why?

Who cares about someone's aunt? If you are going to report on that, how about a report of the ties McCain has to that nazi guy that went to prison? Or the legislation he pushed so that people born outside the US but who are citizens because of their parents, can be president – he was born in Panama. How about McCain's first marriage and how he dumped his wife because she was somewhat disabled – and he dated Cindy before his first divorce was final?

This has nothing to do with Sen. Obama?????!!!! It has EVERYTHING to do with Sen. Obama!!!!!!!!! His aunt is living in the US ILLEGALLY — and she is ILLEGALLY living in taxpayer-funded PUBLIC HOUSING ILLEGALLY!!!!!!!! AND, he has been KNOWINGLY accepting ILLEGAL campaign contributions from a NON-US CITIZEN living ILLEGALLY in this country!!!!! As a senator, Obama has pledged to support and defend the laws of this land and the US Constitution. This is proof positive that he could care less about the laws of this land and the US Constitution. His word is NOTHING!! And you people want to elect someone president who flaunts his disrespect for this land and its laws and its constitution???!!! It has nothing to do with him???!!! You people are INSANE!!! It has EVERYTHING to do with him and he should be brought up on federal corruption charges!!!

I really could care less about his extended families citizen status. Obviously a last minute stunt made in desperation from the CNN, conservative morning crew. This has nothing to do with him, let alone a woman he hardly knows.

Come on guys, let's not get to sleazy! This looks like cheap goods. I had more respect for CNN then this, but now I'm not so sure.

It is odd that many of the same people I saw commenting on how Palin's daughter being an unwed teenage mother was a big issue are now saying "so what?" and "why does it matter?" when it comes to Obama's aunt being an illegal immigrant. For shame people, for shame.

This is absolutely ridiculous. More trash on the campaign trail. The status of his aunt, which is an administrative issue, has NO bearing on Barack Obama's capabilities of presidential elect. Many Americans, have family members living in this country, whom are waiting their time out, hopeful of becoming a citizen some day. Isnt that what USA stands for?

How silly to try and slow down Barak Obama by something so unimportant!!!

I am voting for you Obama!!!!!

Wow..poor repubs! They must be in trouble, they are throwing everything they can at Obama and seeing what sticks…Sad. Back to the drawing board, eh McCain?

Hope will prevail over fear!
Obama/Biden 08

Who cares?

Is this the Republican October/November surprise?

Is this going to have any impact on the election? Absolutely not.

Did you know that Obama attended a meeting with someone who worked for an accounting firm that did tax returns for a company that provided consulting for an importer of Persian rugs who happened to be the second cousin of a shepherd who knows Bin Laden's butcher?

Distant relative? Sad that many of these posts refer to an aunt as a distant relative. Shows how far American has gone to the destruction of the family. Instead of taxing the "rich" under Obama's plan, we could deport ALL illegals and reduce the Federal and states spending by billions immediately. Sorry that Obama does not demonstrate family values.

Enough with these nonsense.
Please America focus on the real issues and on the one person that can get us out of this mess.
Thanks to all immigrants if their new generation produced open minded and illuminated men as Obama.
Enough with conservatism, greed and narrow minded ignorance that is bringing America on its knees.

November 1, 2008
Obama's aunt may be illegal immigrant

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So are Palin and her entire family. They are from Alaska (the out beyond!). They want to be a separate country but want to continue getting big chunks of PORK from Washington.

Who cares! We need to see Palin's medical records and Joe the plummer credential if he going to be part of the WH as McCain stated.

How come Sarah Palin isn't out there saying that family is off limits, like Obama did for her with the pregnant teen?

Someone can explain how can this woman be Obama aunt if she is 56 years old?

Let's see if I have this correct. Both Mr. & Mrs. Obama are lawyers or at least they have law degrees. Mr. Obamas' aunt is not a citizen of the United States, she is a citizen of Kenya. She had an Immigration Hearing that was her chance to state her case to remain in the United States but neither her nephew or his wife took the time to go plead her case in front of the Immigration Judge. How proud he must be to be able to say I'm the President of the United States and my aunt is an illegal alien. I hope this doesn't effect his winning because I can't wait to get all the free handout stuff I have been promised.

This seemingly non-care of his his aunt along with the non-care of his brother in Africa and you begin to understand why I am afraid that Mr. Obama is an empty suit. He is an attorney. Why has he not taken care of this legal issue of his Aunt's? Family is family and I would like to know how he cares for his (excluding his immediate family) . Too bad the media has not reported much on Mr. Obama's life. So much known by the media about GW Bush was not reported also in 2004 . The media cheered him on as a "reformer."

And are we to believe that Obama is responsible for the actions of his relatives? So McCain is responsible for his brother calling 911 and yelling at the operator because he was stuck in heavy traffic?

Come on – give me a break. Neither candidate is responsible for the actions of people outside of their campaigns.

"CNN has not been able to independently verify her immigration status."

BUT LET'S PRINT IT ANYWAYS!!! Way to go for journalistic integrity. What if it turns out the originators were wrong and now you have to print that she is here legally? It makes you look like idiots either way.

Maybe a better story would be where did the info come from that she's an illegal alien. The original story said it was unclear that the info didn't come from within the federal government.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING AMERICA,HOW AMERICANS ARE CALLING OBAMA NAMES AND STUF, ALL BECAUSE OF HIS IDENTITY,BUT GOD IS IN CONTROLLED.AMERICANS CLAIMED TO BE A CHRISTIANS BUT THEY DON,T KNOW GOD`S WAYS AND GOD`S WILL.BUT I KNOW THIS (GOD`S WILL,WILL BE DONE),,,,1,SAMUEL,16;1-13

This story is good for barack. do you realize how many voters in arizona, new mexico have illegal immigrants as relatives???? Bad move McBush

just like the cuban in florida allows to stay but not the haitians. these racism plot against black people need to stop, m waiting on obama biden to stop these fools…..

EVERYBODY WHO CALLS OBAMA ILLEGAL, GET THIS THROUGH YOUR HEAD.

BORN IN HONOLULU=US CITIZEN
AMERICAN PARENT=US CITIZEN

EVEN IF HE WASN'T BORN IN AMERICA, WHICH HE WAS, HE WOULD STILL BE PRESIDENT. THE GOP RELIES ON YOUR IGNORANCE, DON'T FUEL THEIR FIRE!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 FOR THE CHANGE WE NEED

Kathleen Parker

Peggy Noonan

Susan Eisenhower

Colin Powell

George Will

Christopher Buckley

David Brookes

Ken Duberstein

Scott McClellan

All of these distinguished Republicans agree on two things: John McCain should not be President of the United States, and Barack Obama should.

Boy, the republicans sure are desperate and digging. Pretty soon we'll hear about how many cavities Obama had as a child or that one of his uncles had a DUI once.

Well when the Republicans could find anything on Obama they went back a generation and sought out something that does not affect Obama— I am so sick of the dirty politics of the Republicans…. Do they really want us to bring out all of the information on Palin & McCain????? Then the Repubs are cowards,…

Oh, sigh… here is yet another tidbit of drivel that will be used extensively by the fear-mongering, right-wing, dogmatic, racist pundits who claim they should be paid attention to, since we, the American voters, are being hypnotized by the liberal media.

Sad. Just plain sad.

WHO CARES LEAVE THAT LADY ALONE. WHAT DOES HE HAVE TO DO WITH HER BEING HER ILLEGAL, IF THAT IS TRUE AT ALL.

I know there are hundreds of Kenyans granted temporary/special political asylum because, as BBC has been reporting all of last year, Kenya has been in CIVIL WAR–genocide, tribal killings of whole villages–due to elections dispute.

This lady may be like many other Kenyans granted stay here, just like in Europe, until it is safe to return home to Kenya–especially if women and children–the most vulnerable, are involved.

Who cares? Obama met his own father only once. It's pretty obvious that he's close to his mother's family and not really close to his father's.

I applauded CNN's decision to NOT run Ashley Todd's story UNTIL it could be verified. Whether this story is true or not, I now have lost all respect for CNN to run this story without reliable verification. I'll be switching to another network.

Who cares? Compared to W letting in countless millions of illegals how is one well connected woman is an issue? The Republicans are sooo two faced,

I'm in my mid-40s and I sure know that no member of my family – close or distant, have a say in where I go or live. Therefore, this half-sister of Senator Obama's father, is probably making her decisions and if you truly know the African culture, Senator Obama's position as a younger nephew, precludes him from making decisions for this Aunt. He has to respect her wishes, treat her as an elder and leave her to sort out the immigration status. Do any of us have family members or distant relatives with Chemical Dependency problems? If we do, can we count how many times we've intervened or tried to help them and nothing comes out of it? Before we start pointing fingers as usual, please let us know the whole story and by the way, this is an administrative issue which the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) will sort out.

It might be a non-storie but Obama must have known and as a would be President how can you condone illigal behavior! She should now be detained and deported and he should answer to how long he has known to her status. What he has done is helping to harbour illigal imigrants. THATS A CRIME!!!

So he didn't know, and he made to attempt to locate her. And NONE of his family told him either. If this man cannot help his own relatives, how on earth can he be any use as President? His voice is amonotonous drone, his ideas stolen from others, and he has about as much charisma as a fly buzzing around the dinner table. I just wish we'd never seen or heard of him. Looking forward to Hillary in 2012.

Oh my god! Fast, stop the election and throw Obama to Guantanamo Bay! One of his few hundreds relatives may be one of many millions illegal immigrants, that can be no coincident! Mc Cain was right, he must be a Terrorist!

Here are John McCain's obstacles.
1. Obama record outlay of $700+ million vs. John McCain's public funding
2. Obama is prettier than McCain
3. The economy is not doing so well right now
4. The current President has a bad reputation
5. 80% of the media is trying to elect Obama through blatantly biased coverage
6. Obama has promised that he'll tax higher earners and "spread the wealth" to lower earners, effectively trying to BUY their vote

The fact that McCain is neck-and-neck with Obama and will overcome Obama this weekend is testament to McCain's better qualifications as President. If any of the above obstacles were removed, we would be looking at a landslide for McCain. We still may have one as people continue to discover who Obama really is.

Stephen in Willmore, Kentucky,
Sorry that you missed the story and that you're apparently too inept to use Google, but this issue with Obama's birth and citizenship was already debunked back in the primaries.

This is more of an indictment of the U.S. immigration policy than any particular individual.

The Bush administration and his republican congresses had a TON of opportunities to fix the system, but they shirked their responsibilities because immigration was too hot for them to handle.

Let's get REAL CHANGE in the White House in 2008 and fix EVERYTHING that's disintegrating in America!!!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

Psssst:

This was an -AP- Report, don't chew CNN up… I saw it on MSNBC hours before CNN posted it.

The only thing CNN failed to mention is the fact it's his 'half-aunt' (his father's half-sister).

On that note? Who cares? I think chip had it right…. on the fact McCain wasn't even -born- in the United States.. I mentioned that last night when I was debating my friend on this exact issue.

Obama may have to give that 5 dollar and 25 dollar donation back, but it's not like it's going to derail him.

The AP isn't normally some right-wing hatred based campaign derailing organization, I think they were just reporting news.

PS: If she lives in public housing and she's not hiding… it's lack of 'clean-up' on the side of the united states, just another person who is flawing our immigration system. I think a good fair question to ask him would be 'would you kick your aunt out of the country?' — His answer of course should be yes… not because he's heartless, but because he's a lawyer.

Like us all, Obama has a few nasty statistics attached to his name, he's truly an American, what more can we say past that?

The reason this has some merit is when some nominees to appoint office were found to have illeagals working in their homes they were immediately disqualified. Now, a presidential cadidate has an illeagal family member living off federal housing its ok as long as I the $250 tax break I'm promised. Democrates love the liers and cheaters when they are on their side. How else would Clinton have been elected? He didn't inhale and didn't have sex with some other than Hilory? That's ok, he is a dumbocrate too.

hey Dave from Illinois, "cling to my guns and religion" thats exactly why I'm not voting for McCain / Palin – because McCain picked an extremist gun crazy religious nut – job as a running mate and he's one foot in the grave. We don't need guns and religion in this country – we need a few more sane people! Thinkers and problem solvers.

For all you Obalemmings asking what she has to do with him, that this isn't a story about Obama, etc.

Why then do you rail on McCain about Bush, Cheney, etc.

None of them are McCain. What a bunch of ignorant, mesmerized, hypocritical losers!!

Troopoergate? Keating 5? G. Gordon Liddy? Alaskan Independence Party? Questionable per diem? Cheating on handicapped wife with prescription drug abuser?b

In reading the comments , the "who cares" amaze me. You all need to wake up and really care. I'm afraid that this attitude is exactly what brought us to this point in time.

CNN why is this important? I could care less about Obama's aunt. Please report something news worthy and quit falling for the McCain/Bush last minute desperation attacks…It's not working I already voted.

Obama/Biden 08′/12′!!!!!

Any employer in the United States is required, by law, to have legal documentation that proves the employee is a U.S. citizen or a government issued VISA (green card) . So either this article is claiming that the local government in Boston has hired an illegal alien or the AP and/or Drudge did not vet the information prior to printing. I doubt the local government would be so foolish as to not document their workers.

Both of the McCains are adulters. Cindy was a drug addict. Got a charity closed down. Caused a Dr. to lose his license for life. Did you know that when Reagan left office he refused to shake hands or speak to McCain because of how he treated his first wife? The Obama's have done everything right. Got an education without help from their father's coat tail. Get what I mean? How can anybody in their right senses vote for McCain?

I think McCain had an ILLEGAL PERSON ON STAGE WITH HIM YESTERDAY IN ARNOLD ——-He DOESN'T BELIEVE IN MOST REPUBLICAN DOCTRINES. MCCAIN IS A JOKE,A ITCH,AND a LIAR.

Yea..and..whut ?

Tell me, how this story will effect me paying my mortage….
or how this story is important enough to put gas in my buggie, or feed or clothe my children ???

**NEWS FLASH**
There are millions of illegals in the US…..so thats Obama's fault too egh ???

Get a grip…..

Lets chat about McCain leaving his first wife and Ross Perot had agreed to pay for her medical expenses….now thats a story !

NEXTTT !

Why don't you people at CNN, start doing some real reporting? This story is utter nonsense and in my opinion pathetic. I guess if someone is concerned about this elderly woman being in the country illegaly, it might be a good time to remind your readers that John McCain, and Ted Kennedy authored the recent illegal/amnesty bill, that was voted down.

Just thought I'd remind everyone of that fact. Of course now McCain says he would veto many of the bills that he once voted for in the senate, (wink).

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA now we know why That One wants to give illegal immigrants the right to a drivers license and Social Security and Medicaid benefits

Forgot another point…
- MY TAX DOLLAR pays for her ILLEGAL housing, and she gives money to Senator Obama's campaign, so my tax dollar is paying for Senator Obama's campaign, against my wishes. Sounds like a ROBBERY to me.

CNN Shame on you!! What does this have to do with Obama?? Thats not Obama's business.. Wait a mint CNN did McCain campaign gave you this news to post and to destroy Obama's future! This wont do any Shizzz!! McCain and Palin are losing thats why they are sooooo dam desperate!!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

I'm sure over the next two days we'll be hearing a lot more anti-Obama news that "may" be true that we of course will not able to verify before the election. Mini "swift boats", if you will. Hopefully, this time, Americans will thumb their noses at the barrage of non-news we will be facing and vote based on facts that we do know–Obama's and McCain's positions on the issues and their ability to stay calm and use good judgment in difficult situations.

Since his Aunt is allegedly here illegally wouldn't you think that Obama would want to do anything and everything in his power to rectify this?This shows me once again that he is not the right President for our great country, he is slack in his work and now in his home, why should we want or trust someone with those credentials? If he is having his Aunt here illegally, that tells me that he's using his power card to get what he wants for himself and not looking out for our country, so what would change if he was really in power? I'll tell you, it would be even worse, we thought we had it bad with Clinton? With his personal spending and partying well this one would be even worse!

MANY, MANY HISPANIC FAMILIES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AND SO WHAT?????????
THIS IS PROOF THAT WE NEED IMMIGRATION REFORM IN THIS COUNTRY, OBAMA KNOWS IT AND HE WILL BRING THIS AND DEAL WITH THIS IN A HUMANE WAY, LIKE IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO OBAMA, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS JUST GOING TO HELP OBAMA WITH THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY, AND ALL OTHER COMMUNITIES THQAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.

OBAMA – BIDEN 08

How does someone staying here illegally benefit from government subsidized housing?

It amazes me how people write comments like "who cares, what about Cindy McCain's drug addiction" when she is the spouse and not even running for office. The person on top of the Dem ticket has admitted to cocaine use. I really don't think that Cindy McCain's drug use is a good topic to point out if I were an Obama supporter as there will be a finger pointing right back at you.

REAL AMERICAN! PRO AMERICANS! What sayeth thou about such comments? why are people trying to make the one and indivisible America divisible. whatever we sow that we shall reap. Desperation to be a president and becoming a president will come and go but the scares of all that we say and do will take long to be cleared. Be WARNED! United we stand, devided we fall.Take a clue of what is happening in countries that had racial and ethnic biases and segregations and see how "peaceful" and "organized" they are livinglly . Go to Iraq, go to Africa and bring a feed back on ethnic disturbances. Finally, i needed to know what type of blood flows in the vain of REAL American' and FAKE Americans.

mcbush,you are so deseparate,this is not an issue.

His Kenyan family was never a part of his life until HE went to find them. They didn't help his mother raise him and seemingly are only around and claiming him now because he is highly successful and running for president. He is no more responsible for THEIR actions than they were for him as a child in their family. Besides, why is Obama's family free targets, but everything about McCain's and Palin's family is supposedly off limits??

IT IS SO IMPRESSIVE TO SEE CNN & THE BUSH & MCBUSH

ADMINISTRATION, TEAM UP & SAVE THIS NATION FROM THE

POSSIBLE WRONG DOINGS OF AUNT ZEITUNI.

WHERE WERE YOU GUYS FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS WHILE

THESE VULTURES TOOK APART US & THE WHOLE WORLD?

LIKE ALL GOOD NEWS ORGANIZATIONS ?

COLLECTING YOUR AD DOLLARS !!!!!

I'm getting a knot in my stomach. I can definitely see the McCain camp running with this one.

Susan – you are very silly. This woman is harming every taxpayer. Please start paying my share of her benefits!!!! By 2025, 25% of the federal budget will go to entitlement programs. In case I ened to spell it out for you: THAT IS BAD.

CNN you are really loosing it…You are going to say anything to tarnish Obama while old man McCain and Ignorant and stupid Palin are getting a free ride – you are disgusting…..

This is ridiculous. How do we know she is who they say she is – I'll bet there are lots of people claiming to be relatives of Obama these days. How do we know Obama even knew she was there? Even if it is all true, why is it significant? This is even more irrelevant than McCain's brother (Joe the Hothead) and his 911 call.

This will rise the question of immigration issues towards obama. What can he do to the other 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S.

even though I am voting conservative. This issue does not have any importance. Apparently lady has gone through legal system, has not found any understanding from the government. She is willing to participate in donating to Obamas campaign, all the power to her.
What we see here is a immigrant from another country trying to obstaing legal status in this country and embracing the politics and way of life here.
If it was up to me I would grant her asylum.

McCain/Palin

Nothing at this point can change my mind and nor will it. I believe in Obama's message and do not care about the AUNT..that's a NON ISSUE for me!
Cindy McCain has drug issues and is bi polar. Palin also has issues hence her medical record has not been released!

I want to see what's in their closets!

You cannot bring it so don't try. We are a country of illegals and always will be because your relatives were!

This is a perfect example of why I am tired of having to pay more and more taxes. I work very hard for the salary I make and I am tired of being punished for it. I am paying for people like this "Aunt" all the time. She is not the only one.

The entire welfare system is a joke. So…let's pour MORE MONEY into it….and take it from those of us who are working hard for a living, abiding by the rules, and paying our taxes!!!!! Mr.Obama wants to expand this ridiculous welfare system and wants to punish those Americans who are working hard for a living.

That's the problem with our society today…reward those who do not want to abide by the rules, and punish those who do. The squeaky wheel gets the "oil".

Why are Sen. McCain and his team using Joe the Plumber (a Fraud) to insinuate that "Obama's Presidency will mean the death of Israel"? That "real Americans vote for McCain" ??? Phonies
- Why has Sen. McCain not allowed Sarah Palin as promised alone to do interview with LKL, if she is qualified to be a VP of USA?
- Why is Sarah Palin’s windfall tax distribution to Alaskans not wealth distribution and “socialism”?
- Why are those checks from Bush Administration last May not wealth distribution and “socialism”?
Sarah Palin is a Fraud and must bet stopped before she messes up USA and the world

And Bill Clinton had a brother in jail. So what?

All Kenya will vote for Obama. He is a great son of the soil of Africa.

Typical. You publish this statement with big headlines but no confirmation. Stating that you called "someone" but did not get confirmation is not evidence. CNN is becoming as sleazy as Limbaugh and his boys, and as desperate as the GOP. CNN is not a news organization, and has no ethical foundation.

I had a dream last night where I dreamed that CNN stood for "communist news network". Luckily before I start spewing that as the truth, I would confirm it. Unlike CNN who runs with rumors of unimportant things.

So what?

CNN, NBC, FOX have all come to be know as biased newscasters, its almost comical to watch your presenters and read your articles without laughing at how you educate the public with predispositions set by those controlling America and aiding it to disaster. What a shame! You are no less corrupt and deranged.

And will President Obama fully support the constitution and enforce the laws?

ALL of them?

And in other news, CNN has learned that John McCain MAY have let an illegal alien mow one of his seven lawns; Cindy McCain MAY maintain a secret supply of illegally obtained pain pills; and Sarah Palin MAY have bounced a check once at her favorite consignment store, which MAY be guilty of trademark infringement for illegally using another established company's name.

CNN– try as you might, your attempts to ad drama and suspense to this election are tired. Try reporting real NEWS and leaving suppositions to the Enquirer.

This is stupid reporting…she is illegal and is leaving in government housing…if it is the case don't you think the government know where to find her and deport her….

commom use common sense…

Marissa from Maryland,

I am not a republican. I am an American. I am an American who has studied world history. The implications of Obama's terrorist and radical ties are nothing to ignore. His tactic of using the press to support his cult of personality is a time proven tactic of dictators. Read your history, Stalin, Lenin, Hitler, Chavez, Che Guevara, Castro, Pol Pot, and Mao, are all leaders who have taken the freedoms of their citizens according to history in this same manner. Ignore the lessons of history at your own peril. I for one, will not.

It is his Aunt…last I check, that means she is family…as a public figure, your fmaily is fair game and if you knew that she was here illegally, he should have done something about it…instead, he didn't share this until the last minute…what else is he hiding..there are a lot of illegals in the US, doesn't make it right…last I checked, illegal means against the law…and none of those illegals have a nephew running for President of the US….and on top of this, she was living in public housing…which means your paycheck was paying for her housing…I guess that is us paying for others to get a piece of the good life…so vote for Obama and increase your taxes you fools.

CNN PLEASE PPOST THIS!!!
People get a grip!!! You wanna talk about his brother living on a dollar a day…have you ever travelled abroad? I've lived abroad and depending where you live the currency exchange can be quite different! I lived off of $40 a month for food while living abroad…does that make my aunt who happens to be a filthy rich professor a scumbag because she allows her niece to live off $40 a month for food? NO! We had a friend from Ghana come over and I fixed club sandwiches and he complained that it was too much food…this is how they live. His half-aunt is a foreigner and is used to living at a low standard…get off your high horses and get out and travel and see how people live….oh sorry…your in a recession right now, huh. Wonder why?

Keep trying McCain't!

I love how the liberals cry foul over poor Auntie! The important thing is not that Obama's Aunt is flagrantly breaking the law in a way that Obama would surely tolerate (if not facilitate) as President. What's important is that Sarah Palin's daughter is pregnant out of wedlock. Liberals – wake up!!!!

i know that every rock has been turn on senator Obama and I see that there is no sense in thinking that the opposition will ever move away from such small and useless tactics. So I said that to say this that to say this he seems to be able to handle these matters very well and he deserve to be president of United states and I wish him lot of blessings.

The current administration has alledgedly had four years to deport her, and the administration has failed. Please remind me who has been in charge of the administration during this time.

I see a trend, CNN is hoping for a big story! My wife & I are aware of it for the past 2 weeks. The last thing CNN wants is a LandSlide WIN! They want contreversy because it brings more ratings! At this time all News Organizations are hoping for a November surprise. CNN, I understand your motives, but this story is completely irrelevant!!! In 3 more days the Nations voice will be heard!!! If you support McSame, watch Fixed News (FOX) if you support Obama watch MSNBC.

OBAMA08

His actions speak louder than his words…..

Typical. You publish this statement with big headlines no confirmation. Stating that you called "someone" but did not get confirmation is not evidence. CNN is becoming as sleazy as Limbaugh and his boys, and as desperate as the GOP. CNN is not a news organization, and has no ethical foundation.

Marissa talks about the inteligent Americans voting in Obama. For one she doesn't speak for most Americans. Two, most Americans don't vote and the ones that do are very uneducated about the facts and base their choice on popular opinion and biased news reports.

Great spelling Marissa

and my aunt is a kook in the looney bin….your point?

Independent Thinker,

Should everyone tie you to the actions of every person you are related to? Do you do a background check on everyone in your family to make sure that they are clean?

This is his cruddy fathers half sister. How much of a relationship did he have with that side of the family.? If my father cared enough to see me once in my life I could care less about him and anyone else on his side of that family. I doubt that he would have risked his political career for this aunt he hardly knew if at all.

Hmmmm…I'm guessing Obama will now have a new #1 priority, IF he gets elected…a big ol' fat pardon and pressuring the courts and immigration officials to put her at the front of the line for accelerated citizenship.

People laugh at the Palins, Obama is even more of a soap opera!

Barry mentions her in his book. He hasn't seen her for 2 years, and she makes illegal contributions to his campaign. She "the aunt of the runner up to the Presidency of the United States." lives in poverty in a run down neighborhood in Socialist Boston. What is going on???
jim

THIS ISN'T FACT YET, FOLKS!!!

Unless you want to investigate the corruption in Boston (and this is not the only one to come to light this last week), this is irrelevent to the election. I don't know what my aunt is doing now – most people don't.

This kind of b.s. has to stop.

May be here illegally? How about the fact that she is. In every other news source, she is here illegally. Not the other half of the obama ticket. YOU SUCK CNN. osama/cnn ticket

there are 10000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to worry about than this. PLEASE STOP IT.

Who cares????!!???

Obama saw his father only one time. This is his father's sister. Doubt they even know each other.

Get a life you racist ignoramuses. I will not EVER vote for McCain the warmonger. Hot-tempered, married to a drug-stealing, drug-addicted woman, running with a woman who abuses power, is unethical and is married to an AIP-loving, strong-arming power hungry idiot.

The last desperate act by the Republicans! They should be ashamed of themselves!

October Surprise? This smells like Karl Rove.

Oh well time to throw a McCain/Palin member under the bus.

How about Tod Palin? He's hates America so much he wants Alaska to break away from the US.

There you go…send one of ours to the hospital, we send one of your to the morgue. That's the Chicago way.

(Oh yes, where are those Palin medical records?)

How about reports on the planes McCain crashed with the Navy?

This is NEWS because it's NEW.

The question that needs to be asked is that did Barack KNOW that his Aunt is breaking federal law. Whether or not you like the law is irrelevant. It IS federal law.

The real story, though, is down in the third paragraph of the AP story …

Information about the deportation case was disclosed and confirmed by two separate sources, one of them a federal law enforcement official. The information they made available is known to officials in the federal government, but the AP could not establish whether anyone at a political level in the Bush administration or in the McCain campaign had been involved in its release

Note too that the story first got leaked to the Times of London, a Murdoch paper with a history of taking planted stories from Republicans for siphoning back into the US media.

either way in a few days, this is issue will be ..what to do about PRESIDENT obama;s aunt….

that is all

McCain / Palin = Fascism and McCarthyism. (You are judged by the
company you keep, spy on your neighbors , you are unAmerican and un-patriotic if you don't do what we say, be afraid, be very afraid while we take you to the cleaners, etc.)

Democrats = Freedom and individual rights and liberty.
Free yourselves.

Democrats 08.

stephen in kentucky you are an idiot! if obama wasnt a citizen the secs of state in places like mississippi, idaho or kentucky would have been on that quickly. you are wholly stupid or wholly racist, im guessing both…

Oh crap, McCain just lost the Hispanic votes with this story….illegal immigration is a topic MCain was hoping would not come up till after tuesday…lest see how they dance around this one.

To all you all the haters out there – READ the article – her immigrant status has NOT BEEN CONFIRMED! My God, its just a frenzy with some people at any little crumb of controversy. And even if it did come out that she is living here illegally, do you really think that's within Barak's control? Get a grip people. And as far as campaign contributions – the Obama Campaign has been very clear with donors of all the requirements – all donors are required to check a check box that they meet all of the requirements – Legally, they have done everything within their power. Nice try. Go crazy over nothing, while a majority of us are concerned about real issues.

How many other illegals are contributing to Obama's campaign?

It's illegal for "Mr. Country First, Mr. Maverickee, to not wear his flagpin, after going after Obama for not wearing his. I haven't seen McCain wear his flagpin, even during the debates. Mr. I have soooo much love for this country, isn't showing it by wearing his flagpin? Now that's criminal and illegal for a Maverick to do! One who advocates "COUNTRY" —Right! Don't be bamboozled people!

Ok, she's the sibling of a Kenyan father he hasn't seen since he was ten. It's her responsibility to follow the laws regarding her own immigration status; Barack isn't her keeper. I'd say the same if it was McCain's aunt.

CNN this is really sad, not knowing the real facts why she is still there and then you just could'nt wait to break the news, I thought that that's what good journalism is all about: FACTS!
You have shown you're true colors!

So what.

Obama is an alien, too??

It doesn't matter, both candidates are going to usher in a fascist government.

How free are we if we can't even tie in the name of Rockefeller/pals, and the election.

Good luck.
Wipe out PNAC.

Not surprising the lefties would circle the wagons on this one. She ain't an illegal alien defying a court ordered deportation for four years and living in public housing at taxpayers cost – she's just like everyone's aunt. To paraphrase a famous American president – One has to define what illegal is – is.

Cnn is reporting the news, which is what they are supposed to do. Why the comments about the report? It's news and should be reported with NO spin by them or any of the news outlets.

It has nothing to do with Obama. You should be ashamed of yourself !

Stop Rove, Palin, Tom Delay from destroying Social Security !!

Hopefully, McCain,73, will retire now.

If a guy can't look after his own people, he can't look after a country!

I guess the 'community organizer' forgot about his auntie living in total poverty.

He talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk.

It's about time America woke up and said the ability to give a good speech is not enough to lead the USA!

Barack = empty, vacuuous, do-nothing, professional politician.

If only we could enact laws where humanity was our guiding force instead of punishment. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are what makes America great.

Okay, Obama has been respectful and quite direct and insisted that "families are off limits". He has respected ALL family members of other candidates in this election. No one on this blog can deny that. McCain and the media need to be careful when talking about Obama's family. This could be the straw that makes him mad. McCain/Palin should be proceed with caution. He has lots of skeleton's on them he has chosen to keep in case of an emergency. He is very, very smart.

and what has this got to do with Obama…..all it is fuel for rednecks

Just curious as to why this story is of importance. Are you supposed to be responsible for everything every member of your family does. CNN you have to get better.

Comment for Jorge; Do you help every relative that you don't know about? How is he supposed to know everybody that he is related to. Some of you guys on here need to get real, this has nothing to do with the election.

Will be so glad when Wednesday gets here so this will be over with, it is getting to be a tad bit much.

i saw a cat cross the border with half of a PBL sandwich, why arent you guys talking about that illigal socialist spread the wealth critter. Whay arent you sending Lou Dubbs out there with a trap and a snadwich retriever system???

23% of the hillbillies in Texas think hes a muslim.Whats that tell you about their school system?The stupid should not be allowed to vote and the ignorant should be in training camps.

hmmm.. Obama's aunt wants to STAY in the country, Palin's husband wanted to secede from it.. I prefer the former attitude

I know how exactly how information like this is obtained. The culprit can easily be found through a simple database search.

Releasing information like this is proof that the responsible did this purely for political purposes, and should be exposed and fired from their job.

This is not meant to be, in any form, an insult to Sen. Obama or anyone else that is of mixed heritage or ethnicity. But the correct term is MULATO (of latin origin, basically meaning,mixed). Therefore in my opinion he represents both races, BLACK and WHITE, equally. He represents the best of both worlds. He's professional, young, vibrant, educated and articulate. He's the BEACON of CHANGE that is so desperately needed in this DARK world in which we currently reside.

Desperate Republicans again. I'll be so glad to see them go down in smoke next Tuesday. If I'm not mistaken McCain wants to legalize all illegial Mexicans.

So WHAT?
Of course this will gleefully be dissected by the far right and by racists.
But who wants THEM to decide over war and peace and the economy?
Did the GOP dig this up? You betcha.
Always pandering to the lowest instincts.
Please don´t get distracted by ANYTHING at all they will say about Senator Obama in the next couple of days.They´re going to lie their heads off if need be.
You should all worry about the 8 Bush years and not about such minor incidents.

No wonder Barry wants to give legal status to all the illegal's. Half of them are probably relatives!!!

Obama does not even help out his own family members with his own wealth. But he will gladly take YOUR money and, like he said, spread the wealth around all over the world. He spent $800,000 on a German lighting company when he was campaigning in Germany. That's spreading your wealth around.

I am sure there is a search right now for all the children Obama went to school with. Maybe one of them will have a story about how he would not share a toy or that peanut butter sandwich. Moving ON!!!!!!!!!!

And…your point is? I guess the McCain campaign will try to make him responsible for her individual decision. Is this supposed to be another October surprise? How many other people are in this country illegally? Report on something worthwhile. Why is it on the Political Ticker? Come on CNN you can do better than this.

Didn't you know? Obama is responsible for every action and thought of every person he ever met?

Her asylum was rejected, but it does not mean her status in U.S. is illegal. She might be in appeal process. At least unlike other news sources that put a definitive "illegal" on their headline, CNN is nice enough to put "may" in its title.

Why don't we just put ALL illegal immigrants in public housing, public schools, and give them all free healthcare, and let just the Democrats pay for them???? Since they are the ones who want a socialist society.. let them foot the bill… OH WAIT!!!! It's the Republicans who actually make the money in the US, and Create Jobs… HMMMMMM

Irrelevant.

what more will we report about? is she calling 911 and swearing at operators???????

I REMEMBER THE DAY WHEN NEWS ORGANIZATIONS

INVESTIGATED & REPORTED THING LIKE THE NATIONAL

& INTERNATIONAL ATROCITIES COMMITTED BY THE BUSH

ADMINISTRATIONS. BUT NO. GOD FORBID. YOU SHED

LIGHT ON THE MISERIES OF A POOR OLD HONORABLE LADY !!!

GOD BLESS HER FOR ATTEMPTING HELP ALL OF US.

What does this have to do with anything?

This is a pathetic excuse for a story and beneath reporting. He met her in Kenya, has he interacted with her here? I have an aunt that lives in the same city as me that I have not seen in 2 years. I love her, but have no clue what she is doing because of the pace of my life. Let's see…what could Obama have been doing the past year that would keep him from managing every distant relative he has met…Oh, running for President you say?

SERIOUSLY?

Wow, CNN you really try to pull down Obama at all costs. What next ?
some member of his family living in Kenya is a witch doctor ?

CNN, how come you aren't digging up the records about John McCain's 1964 auto accicent on a Navy base in Virginia in which he killed someone. Vanity Fair has been trying to get these and the Navy refuses to release them.

That seems more importantt than this unverified dribble.

I suppose CNN will leave this story as their first feature all day. Yawn.

If CNN doesnt agree with a comment, they don't post it…HHHMMMMM

and your point is?

cnn why wasnt this verified before you printed this artical ? does itr matter no. are we like the gop have to do alittle fear mongering??????????? before the election? wonder what this does to cnn ratings ? is cnn like all the other tabiolds? so much for honesty!!!!!!

*yawn* The GOP is really digging deep now. Why is it that these "stories" only surface a few days before the election?

Doesn't change my mind.

Obama '08

All of you McCain supporters are going to be so sorry when we enter WW3, our military shrinks b/c we are stuck in Iraq for 100 years, and the whole country tanks b/c of Republican leadership in the last 8 years. McCain doesn't have a clue how to turn things around, he just wants more of the same. He is pathetic!

CNN has taken the low road, that;s sad, maybe she still busy with a lawyer or whatever, but you guys just couldn't wait to break yhe news! Journalism of it;s worst kind….

I wish I knew this before I voted for Obama. Gimme a break!!

And so? What does this show us?
The Bush administration has failed at fixing illegal immigration?
If the government has been allowing this woman to live in pubic housing what does this tell you?
This is a non story, just like the McCain brother calling 911 to ask about a traffic jam was a non story.
I am sick of the MSM treating all of us like idiots.
The only people who will care about this story are the 25% who are ignorant enough to still believe Obama is a Muslim.

You're momma is an alien…..

Unless you're "Native American," all you folks are racists when you talk about who's an American.

Rewrite schoolbooks and kill PNAC Satanists.

Good luck on election day, It's all rigged, starting
with David Rockefeller.

Peace out.

I haven't seen my aunt in years and I'm pretty sure she sells crystal meth and commits crimes all the time. I hope I'm not held responsible for her actions.

On top of that she contributed $250 to the Obama campaign….I would think he would have to return those funds since she is not an American citizen!!

Nice to see the Obama Trolls trying to make this look unimportant. I used to work for the Obama campaign as one of these guys snooping out stories against Obama and trying to either justifying them or make them look unimportant. With only 3 days until election, my job was done… Now I am done with him…

Of course we should care about this. First of all, if she is here illegally, her campaign contributions are not legal. Second, Obama claims that we have to take care of our brothers and sisters…obviously this is (shocker) empty rhetoric if he can't even "spread the (his) wealth" with his aunt who is in need right now. Obama is a liar.

One more comment_ I have made several $25.00 contribution to Obama's Campaign and I am not a relative – near or distant. I am just a 67 year old retired white factory worker that want to see this country move in a different direction. ..

Go Vote

LMM…its got nothing to do with laws allowing Obama to be a citizen. He was born in Hawaii in 1961 almost a full two years after Hawaii became the last state admitted to the union. McCain, on the other hand, was born on Foreign soil. I don't care if it was during the time his mother was staying with his father during a military event or not, he was still born on foreign soil. That alone should be enough to fully disqualify him.

What a big surprise- another last minute distraction from a focus on the issues- what next- oh, I know, maybe some cousin knows someone who knows someone who knows someone from a terrorist country. Yeah, that's it. Oooo, should we all be scared? Let's ask the mudslinger in chief, John McCain

and McCain left his first wife (who is in a wheelchair) for Cindy…

check your root at one time every one beside the native indian are all illegal immigrants, this people are here for pure reason of survival and independence, what we all stands for.
but this monster proclaiming he is pro life that want to take your love ones send them to war, he lobby to extend war in iraq untill complete victory is achieve? that could take decades havent we learn about the vietnam war, how many lives? he does not care the cost of human lives his incessant and hunger for war is insurmountable. for humanity stop this monster if anybody can he will be the one to lead us to nuclear holocaust. stop this beast. reject him out of your life.

Seriously, could you at least get the facts before you report blasphamous reports? This is not even proven! Stop trying to discredit Obama so McCan't can come in and ruin our country for another eight years.

so well formulated…
John McCain has no stratagy to win this election!!!
He calles names and insinuates some detastable things.
He is not coordinated!!
some weeks ago, Obama was a "socialist"
Last week he was a "communist"
This week a "Terrorist"
This Joke with Joe The Plumber doesn't seem to be aimed at well meaning Americans. (Only John's people will seem to understand that blindly)
Mark My Word, as early as tuesday next week John McCain will call "President Elect Obama" on Phone and
congratulate him. You don't put your stakes so low if you are runing for president in this nation like John McCain has done. Risking the carieers of many well meaning Dem and Rep politicians that this nation needs.

Another non-issue dug up by a desperate McCain campaign trying to move the last 72 hours in their direction. Is this is the worst they can dig up, Obama has nothing to worry about.

does that mean that Obama is pro ilegal inmigration? or does it mean that Obama's aunt is a muslim, or better yet that Obama supports Muslim ilegal inmigration? you guys in the Right are a joke!. ]

Family members off limits, right?

let's investigate Cindy's half sister who did not get any $$, yet Cindy McCain inherit over $100 milion…. bad luck i guess right? so suck on that!

Thank you CNN!

How did I somehow suspected that "they" (GOP) would come up with another stupid report the last weekend of the election. What does this have to do with Obama. If my aunt was here illegally, it would have nothing to do with me. These guys need to fess up to the fact that whatever they say, it will not take away Barack's integrity, intelligence, and love for his country/

If you were old enough to remember Hitler You would see the
same thing happening. Don't think the messiah will ask how you voted.
What about Christian rights? What about murdering our babies. What about honesty, and on and on it goes.
Sorry to disappoint you but you haven't seen nothing yet. And it is none good.

This instance just adds another reason to my list why I am supporting John McCain for president . So many things have come out about people that are very close to Obama. We're talking Aunt, preacher of many years, close political advisors. I do not like either one of the candidates 100%. I have disagreed with McCain many times over the years, and when he got the nomination I had to grumble about it. But looking at these two men, I have decided that since neither one is perfect, here is my decision. I believe that the 5 1/2 years John McCain gave us in that horrible prison gives me one heck of a reason to let him have four years as president to defend us and serve us honorably. This man is a hero and he deserves this. All Obama has accomplished is that he is "running for president". He has been running for prez almost as long as he has been in office. Let him earn this by staying a Senator for a few more years and let us see what he can accomplish before handing him this honor because he's "pretty"

This issue is relevant because it leads to the question of what position a president Obama is likely to take on providing taxpayer services to the millions of illegal squatters residing in the U.S. How many of these people are already receiving free housing, medical care and education in this country? I grieve for those trying to create better lives for themselves and their children but if we cease to be a nation of laws we'll surely and eventually lose our Republic.

Just another example of how THE GREAT ONE is going to spread the wealth around. Wonder why he doesn't start with his own $$$$$ as an example for the rest of us.

Something about this doesn't seem right to me. So three days before the elections this comes up and nobody on both sides knew about her. As with the woman with the backward B on her face, I will withhold judgement until all the facts are out. Also, from another report that I read, she receives a small stipend for being a health worker, so she isn't living off of taxpayers money; she does work.

I don't know if any of you realize this, but the McCain's have been living off of taxpayers money for 3 generations now. John McCain has 7 houses, 13 cars, and his wife wears $350,000 worth of clothes (at one event), and yet our taxpaying money still goes to his military retirement and his Senator's salary. That's a lot of wealth being spread to John McCain on behalf of American taxpayers. He's a double dipper and more!

What about:

"We will not include family matters in campaign tactics" !!??

Shame on you!

ANOTHER NON-ISSUE, IS THIS SUPPOSE TO BE THE OCTP-NOV SURRRPRISE, PATHETIC, BLUE IS MY FAVORITE COLOR AND I'M FROM THE GREAT BLUE STATE OF O-H-I-O

Who cares? Whether she is here legally or illegally is something out of Obama's control. First of all, Obama, as a senator, cannot stop her from coming. It's like Palin can't stop her unmarried pregnant teenage not to have sex. Only when she is pregnant, then she goes "ta…..da…..mom, I'm pregnant because a few months ago, I had sex with my boyfriend without your consent." Only then Palin goes……"Ah….What?" The same thing is likely to have happened to Obama. He may not even know she is here. And look at the reporting. It never says they talk to each other or email each other. This might not even be true. Hey, AP! If you want to find out illegal immigration and report about it, go find Mexican President Calderon's illegal immigrant relatives living in the US and report about it.

My Grandmother lived in the United States for 16 years before she got her citizenship. She was a concert pianist born in Spain, who couldn't get a resident visa so went to Mexico and crossed into the US through Laredo on a temporary visa to get an eye operation. She never left, dying in Los Angeles at the age of 85.

She taught musuc lessons for many years, raised five children to be model citizens and finally got hers in 1936.

Let the poor woman alone. We are allowing thousands of Iraqis to come to our country because we destroyed their's. Why not let her stay?

You liberals are hilarious. Invite Obama into the Whitehouse to have an affair with your daughter, lie about it and avoid penetration for the purpose of avoiding the political implications of abortion. Then re-elect him. You did it once, do it again. SICK SICK people!!!!

CNN while you are at it..how about trying to find out who leaked this supposed story and how.

Another issue Obama's brother was interviewed and SAID HE IS LIVING WELL AND THAT HE IS HELPING OTHER PEOPLE., SOME OF YOU NEED TO FIND SOMETHING CONSTRUCTED TO DO !!
STOP SITTING AROUND TRYING TO FIND NEGATIVE "STUFF" TO THROW AT OBAMA !! WHAT KIND OF LIFE ARE LIVING ??????
WHEN BUSH WENT TO WAR WITH IRAG WITHOUT ANYONE'S APPROVAL I DIDN'T SEE OR HEAR ANYBODY COMPLAIN PLUS WHY WAS SADDAM KILLED?? HE DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO US !!!!!!

Jim – the millions comes from us supporters to SUPPORT his campaign and election as POTUS. I mean – does speaking lies and making baseless points give you guys a high? An endorphine rush? I am really trying to understand this comfort with spewing illogical comments.

He should take care of his own family first. No one is responsible for their family members, but they should do whatever it takes to see that they are well cared for and not living in a slum. Obama has two close realitves that are currently living in poor conditions, but he wants to take my hard earned money and create a socialistic society. While he runs around the country his aunt is sitting in a slum and his brother is in a hut. Doesn't addd up. The government only has control with so much, but a family member can change your life.

Does this report have ANYTHING to do with this election other than trying to dig up some dirt on Obama? If this is the republican's work in some way shape or form..how low can ppl go to dig up dirt on a candidate?

So what if she is an illegal immigrant, let the immigration deal with this and move on to the actual CORE of this election, the issues and why either one of them is the best man for the job. I think THAT'S the most important for an yet undecided voter or a first time voter! Not about how much dirt one or both candidates have on them!

Well CNN, if you haven't been able to verify it, why write about it? You are getting to sound more and more like a tabloid.

Why is Obama responsible for his entire family, especially for the side that he did not grow up with? My father left my family, and I have family members on his side whom I don't even know or barely know. It's unreasonable to think Obama should be responsible for other people' s conduct.

This is not an issue that has National Consequences. The only consequence might be that the safety and well being of this person has now been jeopardized.

The national media is not concerned about the personal well being of any citizen if it comes down to a decision regarding ratings.

This Nation must have a change of direction – Obama is the only candidate that has a vision for a secure and prosperous future.

Go Vote.

Wed. Headlines – McCain Endorses Obama

I WOULD BE MOST HONORED TO HAVE AN AUNT ZEITUNI

IN MY CORNER. IMAGINE GETTING $5 FROM SOMEONE WHO

DOESN'T HAVE ANOTHER 5 IN HER POCKET.GOD BLESS HER.

The lady is a poor old one, but why would I care? Here's why…

- MY TAX DOLLAR is paying for her housing, ILLEGALLY.
- Senator Obama's campaign is accepting ILLEGAL contribution, whether they know about it or not.
- Don't tell me that Senator Obama did not know anything about this lady being here ILLEGALLY. She is close or important enough to him to be mentioned in his book. So what else is he hiding?

Wake up people. Use your brain.

I have a feeling McCain doesn't really want illegration and his own stances highlighted, – like the bill he sponsored and then ended up running from in an effort to make himself more attractive to his base? lol

Rather than report on the possibility of her illegal status, wait and gather the facts andreport that she is or is not in the country illegally. Of course, it's more of a story to report that she might be breaking the law than to report nothing becasue there is no story. THAT is the irritating part of journalism. The innuendo is so much more interesting (and damaging) than the actual truth.

This year election is the nastiest campaign ever in US history. They had tried everything and I tell you it is nasty. These republicans believe that they have not done enough damage to this country and they are trying to scare you. What is that mean now? When they say that his aunt is here illegally. If you an American you an American and I think your background, your religion, and race should not be matter.
Now that socialism, terrorism do not work they want to bring these nonsense to scare you America. The economy is issue # 1 and they had choose not to talk about and try to scare you with these nonsense. This war need to come to an end because $10 billions dollars a month can do a whole lot here in the US from job creation to education and infrastructure improvement. Our current president is a republican and they had done enough to our economy and job market.

Those that would be affected by news like this already have.

The GOP attack is still the unwavering GOP attack of the last 30 years, the liberals are going to raise your taxes and give it to welfare mothers that don't work. Not that it is true, but that is their imagery on the campaign trail to get you to dilike the liberal agenda. Joe the Plumber, that is reinforcement. This is reinforcement. This election is about a rejection of those tactics, people looked at the issues and finally figured out that the GOP is full of crap. They need a new attack because those that are voting for Obama are OK with their imagery.

This news has already been priced into the market, there will be no discernible shift, it is just a reinforcement of a theme that doesn't work anymore.

apart from the red indians who are the american give me a brake.

Once again, Barack Obama does not control the actions of others. If his aunt is in the country illegally, then isn't that her own responsibility? If anything, it shows a gap in the policies of the current administration.

Can we get back to the real issues, please????

Great, now let's ruin this womans life. Can't wait for this to be over.

Go Obama!!

IS THIS TRUE? SAY IT AINT SO….IF THIS IS TRUE, THEN BY NO MEANS SHOULD THIS WOMAN BE VOTED AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SHE IS RUNNING FOR OFFICE RIGHT?

I sure hope McCain and the GOP feel all big and important now. This attack doesn't make Obama look bad, as you had intended. What we see is a woman just trying to do the best she can. I have no idea Mr. McCain, how you can possibly face yourself in the mirror every single day. Do you really think anyone but your die hard followers believe that if Mr. Obama knew she was here, he wouldn't have tried to help her? Give us a break! In one short year you went from a respected man to one that I can only pity.

*Obama's aunt probably should be locked-up,,,,,,,,just like Martha Stewart was. Both of them are terrorists. M. Stewart will probably kill a lot of us with her cooking,,,,,,,Obama's aunt probably will shoot the rest of us,,,,,just like D. Cheney did with his hunting partner. This political race has been good for the comedians. The McCain camp has cleaned out my septic tank,,,,,,,,how many more crappers are going to be cleaned before the race is over??

Just like obama a illegal alien. She is living in public housing paid for with tax payer dollars.
Deport now!!!!!!!

After this as a ticker, I will not be coming to cnn.com or watching cnn for my news. Thanks

The Constitution
People ask why this issue matters. One reason
“I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States” taken from the oath of office that all Senators must take before taking office. If he doesn’t take this oath seriously how can you elect him to be President?
No one is above the Constitution!
And if you Obama supporters out there want to post, please know how to spell and or at know the meaning of the words you use.

Obama is probably not a legal citizen either. Send her packing!

Well well when we come about the truth whom have right to lived and to vote for American, we can said its only Red Indian that what the history say.. so remain peoples who are live in American are illegal, so have you got right to vote ifn is yes Obama and Mccain have right to be president of USA for getb about Obama family . We c vote for someone can standing for peoples not bla bla bla bla …
see u next time

Well, here it is. The elusive "October surprise" has been finally found. I don't know what the possibility that Obama's aunt might be here illegally has anything to do with important issues, like, I don't know, the crappy economy that has so many people losing jobs and homes and health insurance? You know, things that directly affect people?

ill never vote republican ever again. cnn you lost a viewer while drifting to the right. with shows like lou dobbs and beck youll end up like fox

so what. look at all the mexican's who arent supposd to be here. i thought fix news was bad, but cnn and racist lou dobbs are worst. independent my butt lou. you and cnn suck.

Boy, somebody in Rove's outfit is going to get a big Christmas bonus for digging this one up.

If Senator Obama can't take care of his own family, how can he take care of the rest of us?

So is Barack Oblama… and what are we going to do about that?

Make him PRESIDENT!

Hey, that's AMERICA!

Pro-Obamas jusitify every single thing and agree with every one of his whacky ideas, such as cutting taxes on people who don't pay taxes. You protest illegal immigration constantly, but this is suddenly ok. If it was Mc or Palin with something like this, you'd be all over them. I'm disappointed, first we pick Bush, now ultra-left Obama whose record included voting chicken present 129 times; though we finally had a chance at someone in the middle.

Obama had EVERYTHING to do with this.
Wake up people! He will not make the United States better.
The U.S. will be worse than ever in our history if NObama is elected.

I voted for Hillary in the primary, but didn't think twice about voting for John McCain & Sarah Palin in the General Election.

NObama stole the primary from Hillary and the Clinton's know it.

McCain-Palin 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remind me how this is relevant? There are many illegal people who live in this country quietly. Is this the best the GOP can come up with as an October surprise!!

Whatever.

Thanks for raising the issue of illegal aliens. Clearly this woman is a major contributor to the economic crisis and her deportation will solve the budget deficit.

How can Sen. Obama say that he is " his brothers keeper, his sisters keeper" when he doesn't keep his own family? His words and actions are contrary to each other.

She is more american than any one in my view, any person that came from a far place let alone an older female is struggling more than you would ever imagine

this TAX Payers stuff needs to stop,, we all paid for a war that we never wanted,, forgot that already?

Obama / Biden 08

this just means that he understands the problems americans are facing when the U.S. orders people to round up their relatives and send them back to where they came from.
Obama understands the people!

Good. If she is in the U.S. "illegally", as the right-wingers like to phrase it because it sounds harsher and more facist than "without proper documentation", then that's good. Obama isn't like the fear-mongering Republican candidates he's running against. Immigration has been a part of this country for centuries. I don't have anything against immigration because I'm not a bigot and I also don't care about the whole tax thing. There's millions of Americans who were born in this country who don't pay taxes when they should (especially the rich who can always find loopholes), so what right do I have as a good person to scrutinize immigrants when our own natural citizens can't even do their part?

Who cares? What does this have to do about the economy? If the Republicans are going to bring up junk, let McCain's first wife talk about how he abandoned her for beatiful, rich Cindy.

Ha chip,

If you knew anything about US law and a little about history of McCain then you would know that his father was in the service when John was born in Panama and according to US law this make him a US nationalized citizen! This is 2nd grade stuff Chip! Then again most Democrats skipped the 2nd grade didn't you!
If what is claimed about Obama is true (not saying it is) and the fact that his parents were not in the service then whatever country it was while he was born would be in nationality and he would not be a US citizen by US law!

Quote:
McCain wasn't born in the US either. He was born in the Panama Canal and Panama is not a state. Lets investigate this more. Is his adapted daughter a citizen? We can go on and on with this bull. We don't give two cent about the two men running distance relatives. We are just looking at the two of them being able to run this country to the best of their knowledge.

John McCain has not stratagy to win this election!!!

He calles names and insinuates some detastable things. He is not coordinated!!
A week ago, Obama was a "socialist"
Last week he was a "communist"
This week a "Terrorist"
This Joke with Joe The Plumber doesn't seem to be aimed at well meaning Americans. (Only John's people will seem to understand that blindly)
Mark My Word, as early as tuesday next week John McCain will call "President Elect Obama" on Phone and
congratulate him. You don't put your stakes so low if you are runing for president in this nation like John McCain has done. Risking the carieers of many well meaning Dem and Rep politicians that this nation needs.

This was obviously leaked by somebody in the Bush administration. Call it their attempt at a "November surprise." But it's pretty lame. Obama shouldn't have to account for every legal squabble and traffic ticket by family members and friends.
The Obama campaign has to respond truthfully, of course. If Obama has somehow helped keep this secret, now THAT's a story… but otherwise it's a sideshow. It just goes to show that immigration is another tough issue for this country.
I don't really need to know more about Obama. I still want to learn a lot about McCain, because he thinks "relationships" are so important. Does he repudiate his scary links to convicted Watergate criminal G. Gordon Liddy, a man who believes it's OK to foment violence against Americans? If you want to learn more, read about his horrific commentary after the Waco raid in Texas.
Now THAT's a RADICAL. And he's John McCain's good friend. I don't care so much about Obama's Auntie… McCain and Liddy are the scary folks. And let's not forget "abuse of power" Palin!!

Talking Points Memo points out that the Bush administration may have engaged in a criminal act by releasing this information. It's dirty tricks all over again, yet another distraction attempted by a the Bush/McCain Axis. The more desperate they get, the more they break the law. They know there's only one way now for McCain to be President: Election Fraud.

As a result, they're doing everything they can to

a) smear Obama,

b) disenfranchise voters

c) weaken regulations before a new administration takes power.

It's time for them to go.

Keep checking…it's a fact she's here illegally…has been for over four years…How did she get public housing? Quit kissing Obama's butt and report all the facts…

And John McCain is a U.S. Citizen how? To all of you Obama haters this is all I have to say to you: John McCain was born in the Panama Canal, not the U.S The constitution says natural born citizen, so sorry to burst your bubble, but being born on a military base in the panama canal is not a natural born citizen. Obama could have easily fought that, but he is an honorable man and would never challenge that. Now I know that its a hard pill for you to swallow so I suggest some OJ so you cant taste the bitter taste of defeat!

I Love the comments. Are most from ACRON HE! HE! Watch out for your airplane seats. But don't worry Wolf you still ask the hard question of B. H. Obama and he will give you apeech of his views and not answer the question and you in form will thank him…..

So? Deport her! And while you are at it, deport all the illegal English and Irish you can find. Oh, and don't forget the Russians, West Indians, Philipinos, Chinese, Vietnamese, Koreans, Cambodians, Hondurans, Mexicans, Columbians, Georgians, Germans, Poles and whatever other nationalities you can find. In fact, let's clear the field so we can wash our own clothes, cut our own lawns, mind our own babies, roof our own houses and pick our own fruit.

If they cannot document their ancestry back to someone on the Mayflower, I say, deport them. Let's get this country back on track.

This is family. Family is off limits. Obama stated that when people started getting down on Palin's daughter concerning her pregnancy. Since then, the Democrats have steered clear of attacking the opponent's family about any issues. The story about Cindy McCain's drug abuse was dropped by another source not connected to the Obama campaign. However, here we see the Republican affiliated sources taking the low road and trying to drop surprises before November 4. Well guess what? Its not a surprise to shock or change the outlook of the election and it will not change peoples' minds about who they will vote for especially if they are swinging towards Obama.
Just hang in there everybody. Tuesday, November 4, 2008, is just around the corner and pretty soon it will be over.

It is big deal for Republican. In Republican's mind, you should not have Chinese friends from Maindland China that make you pro-communist. You should not have Jewish friends that people may say you are not recognizing Christ. You should not have muslim friends because someone may say you are potentially close to some terroist's friends. You should not have Mexican friends because they may be illegal and make you pro illegal immigrant… this list can go on and on… nothing is worthy but just want to mislead you that someone may be doing something illegal..

I guess I won't be voting for his aunt.

I know a lot of you Barack supporters think this is not important and has nothing to do with the election.

BUT…

We have rules and guidelines when running for President. Taking in illegal contributions is one of them. And Barack has been under heavy scrutiny for taking illegal contributions from various groups. There have also been investigations into voting fraud. Step out of your bubble and do some research.

So, before all of you ignorant cheerleaders start to dismiss this, step back and take a look at things aside from your decision. If you are so stiff that you aren't willing to criticaly look at your decisions, or who you support, then you are liken to sheep.

Barack Obama is a commercial product. You all are buying it. Suckers.

McCain military record
Temper, Medication, or What> this Man, is like a sunset, he could end up next 2 two year in homenerse, or hospitality, can we Trust Palin?

Noooooooooo absulatly unqualifies:

MN
immigration Ganeration for better America voter;

CNN
You really had to stretch to reach a story on this one. Try something relevant please.

It's a sad state of affairs when the Democrats push this off as being "irrelevent" or not important, when in fact they would make it a key issue had it been McCain's aunt.

I'm a Republican and also think that his aunt's status is not EXTREMELY important but it is important. It is important because it unveils the real reason why Obama has completely ignored any discussion on immigration reform.
McCain has championed REAL and REALISTIC immigration reform whereas Obama has been his usual "present" self. Just like his multitude of votes in the Senate.

You want change people then vote for the only man who will bring it and not just talk about it. Obama will prove to be nothing more than long winded on speeches, litte on detail, unproven in politics, and uneducated about real world solutions to real world problems.

A lot of immigrants can relate to this. Guess what? There's millions of immigrants that are now US Citizens. Thanks CNN!

I don't see this article as newsworthy. Obama is not responsible for the actions or status of his aunt. That is between her and the INS. However, at this point maybe she should have an anchor baby, then everyone will be okay with her staying here, right..

I think CNN is trying to help McCain, otherwise they would be researching whether or not McCain actually killed someone in a traffic accident and the military covered it up.

That is newsworthy and something that McCain actually should be responsible for.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CNN Online Editor…..
People are tired of this kind of reporting. Barack Obama is not responsible for the actions of family members and I consider it an invasion of privacy to print how much his Aunt gave to his campaign, regardless of your rights to this information under the freedom of information act. Why wouldn't she give her nephew, what she could afford, regardless of her legal status? This is wag the dog for the severe right extremists in this country and CNN owes a moral duty not to participate in "yellow journalism" or the intent to "paint" someone as somehow nepharious based upon things,(his Aunt's actions) that are out of his control

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!

ECONOMIC CRISIS, TWO WARS, JOBLESS RATES INCREASE, A COUNTRY ADDICTED TO OIL, FOOD BANKS DRYING UP…

AND THE AP REPORTS ON OBAMAS AUNT?

Actually, this is relevant to the election because it shows that Obama is a hypocrite. He talks about redistributing your weath, but he lets his own aunt live in poverty.

News flash…you don't control your family members, the constitution does not have a religion requirement to be president, when you're mother is white you are not 100% black, and a government protecting its people is not socialism…That concludes this broadcast…

Well, now that Obama has responded, it's a non issue. He said that all laws be followed and he didn't know she was in the US illegally. That's the end of that.

Republicans: READ THE ARTICLE…"CNN can't verify her immigration status at this time.." You don't know all the facts, so SHUT UP! I cannot believe how ignorant you McCain supporters are.

Maybe McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger can give her some pointers.

Is it time to discuss family members of the candidates now?
OK, what about Cindy McCain? She was a drug addict and a thief, and should have been prosecuted for stealing from her private foundation to support her drug habit.

McCain supporters, if you think this is irrelevant, that's fine. Then so is this latest bit of "news" about Obama's aunt. You can't have it both ways. After Tuesday, you won't be able to have it any way at all!

Isn't CNN worried that by posting a story that may be read as negative that they will be isolated from the Obama campaign? The Obama campaign has kicked 3 more conservative newspapers off their plane for endorsing McCain, and recinded access to an Orlando TV station because they asked tough questions. Wonder if this story will get CNN's access recinded as well? Glad to see that CNN is still willing to print the news despite the risks it runs of getting shut out.

And he will still get my vote! Say whatever you want about him, his family, etc. He will still get my vote!

phil November 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

Where is Palin's health records?????
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Before you "spout off" further, phil, here's a fact:

Medical records are confidential and protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It was put into place to protect patient privacy and also ensures privacy of all accumulated health information that belongs to the patient.

It was signed into law in 1996 under the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Healthcare providers nationwide were required to comply with the rules and regulations of privacy protection by April of 2003.

Only the patient and anyone directly involved in his/her care can have access to this information – NOT some campaign strategist — or belligerent blogger!

Kate November 1st, 2008 10:33 am ET

Here is a newsworthy story .. WHERE ARE SARAH PALIN'S MEDICAL RECORDS? This woman could be the next vice president in 3 days. This is extremely important given that John McCain is 72 and a cancer survivor.
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Where is Obama's records? Not the one piece of paper issed by some doctor; Obama did drugs we should be concerned about that . And Biden had brian cancer for God sakes…

It's quite funny – 2 days ago republicans were saying how Obamas aunt was living in some slum in boston and how obama wanted nothing to do with her. and now they find out she is illegal so her and obama are tied at the hip and he helped her??

republicans are so desperate!!!

Please stop this nonsense. There are so many important issues out there that I find it incredible that this is even news. Many people in our country are facing tremendous financial difficulties. We need a COMPETENT government in power. Just compare the campaigns of each candidate. Which one is impulsive and disorganized and which is well organized, calm, and capable. If you still want McCain, I give up!

this is totally irrelevant to the more important issues that face our nation- the ECONOMY. I won't be surprised if I see McCain's campaign jump on this story- they're totally desperate.

I voted early FOR OBAMA! woo hoo!

Obama's aunt — So have him give her back the $30 and get her papers straight, or send her home.

Sarah's medical records — Those are presonal, private & protected by law, just like yours. If you were running for President, would you really want people to see you sought help for a yeast infection back in 1984? Please. Only the results of her most recent overall physical are relevent to her bid for the vice-presidency. That she should release.

Now — what about the issues? Health care? Unemployment? War? Last night I sat through 3 or 4 negative ads from the McCain campaign that tried to scare me away from voting for Obama, 1 clearly informative ad from Obama, and 1 ad clarifying that the McCain campaign was quoting Biden incompletely to try to make it look like he was slamming Obama. How transparant it is that the McCain campaign feels it can ONLY win by tearing Obama down in some personal way instead of talking about the issues. Their attempts to scare and emotionally manipulate people are pathetic and insulting.

The bigger issue here is WHY WASN'T HE TAKING CARE OF HER??? He talks about the "selfishness" of conservatives who don't want to pay higher taxes, and he's a millionaire with an aunt living in the slums???

This Obama aunt stroy is foolishness. Do you know all of McCain and Sarah anuts or relatives. CNN go to bed. Obama will be the next President. Put it in the book and carry at the bank. I am tire of people saying all they can to bring this good man down. Just how other people think they love McCain and Sarah, It is the same love we have for this Man, Obama to our blood. he represents a hold lots of Americans. Think for your so-call news. BYE Mr news man. !!/4?08 will tell.

CNN is so biased on their reporting. Why are you guys so anti Obama? You guys on CNN are beginning to be worried. Leave Obama alone. His auntie living illegally in American has nothing to do with Obama. Please back off.

UNBELIEVEABLE!!

If Obama-Biden wins the Presidency, somebody has got to do a movie (much like Tom Hank's "Band of Brothers"), thoroughly telling the story of these two men and the STUPID & RIDICULOUS stuff these two men must navigate and overcome just to rescue this nation and serve the country.

No wonder we can't get quality leadership. Who wants to go through this garbage??

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

and yet another trivial matter to try to distract voters

who cares! Like Obama knows everything about every relative.. My relatives that are recent immigrants could be lying about their legal status – how would i know – i never check their documentation -

Wow…let's get real. This would be Barack Obama's deceased father's sister? The father that left his son when he was a year old? Who cares? I hope Barack Obama says that she is on her own with this because he should have no responsibility to it at all. "W" would have more responsibility for her than Barack Obama. I am going to the voting place on Tuesday in South Carolina and I am going to cast my vote for Barack Obama.

pathetic, CNN!

Comrade Obama probably knew his "Auntie" was here illegally…

Who is paying for Comrade Obama to run for office….

George Soros who proclaimed he would take the USA down
and will do it through Obama.

Listen up Comrades for Obama….

Did you ever study any History at all in High School or College.

Go live in Russia awhile and see how you like it…..

Coming here soon if Obama is elected.

My pessimistic impression is the lady will be allowed to stay because of her powerful connection to Sen. Obama. I admit I had planned to vote for McCain but I am so discouraged y his numbers, the economy and the negativity….I do not think it matters who wins the white house…rough days are ahead. I wish i was related to some nobility.

This is really important news because…?

Is is true that McCain military records were sealed? If so, at who's request and why?

ITS A LITTLE OD THAT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS

TARGETING ONE PERSON WHO MIGHT BE RELATED

TO SENATOR OBAMA & NOT THE OTHER 12 MILLION ?

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF THE BUSH NAZI TACTICS.

If this was McCain's family member, the media would be shouting hypocrite.

Obama in an inexperienced extreme leftist.

So, deport the illegal immigrant woman! No marxist socialist radicals in the White House please!

What does that have anything to do with the election? How many people in this country are living here illegally. This will have nothing to do with my vote for Obama.

CNN your making me sick with this phony crap! Who Cares?

To Stephen from Kentucky:

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii of the United States of America: August 4, 1961.
His father Barack Obama, Sr. was born in Kenya. Barack's mother Ann Dunham was born in Kansas.

Obama not only support to kill babies( pro-abortion) but also support illegal aliens in US.

He didn't have the decency to take her aunt living in poverty having the means to do it, but he want to spread the wealth around with somebody else money.

Obama is a fraud , fake and cheap polititian.

Mccain is honest man with integrity ready to be President.

Who cares? Really? The only people that will care are already voting for McCain.

The problem is…Obama claims (in his own memoir and speeches) that he is his brother's keeper. His brother is living in a hut outside Nairobi and now we find his "Auntie" is living in a slum in Boston. Come on folks…he doesn't even take of his own kin, do you REALLY believe he is going to take care of you?

Interesting piece of useless information. Now, back to the economic, International, health care, educational, energy, division, and other crises that face our country today.

Unfit to be President……this country will suffer greatly under an Obama presidency.

Any business struggling should NOT raise the cost of doing business….America's business is struggling.

Obama is going to carry out the agenda of his mentors…Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, Khalidi, Acorn……the list goes on and on. WAKE UP you Sheep.

The first to suffer will be my 7 employees.

McCain / Palin 2008

why would you guys even waste your time and bandwidth posting this garbage? i come here to see developing stories pertaining to the election, and i get a rude, rash, and unreliable "story" about a relation of obama's who MIGHT MAYBE be illegal? who cares! it's not obama and more than that, it's not proven. that'd be like posting an article called "mccain's nephew may be a pothead." seriously guys, come on!

I think the issue of Obama's aunt living in public housing is absolutely relevant and I am so glad that CNN is reporting the allegations. I am a Democrat but I am becoming increasingly concerned by some of the hypocrisy within the Obama-Biden camp.

Another reason why I won't be watching CNN on November 4.

wow % and $25 dollar contributions that has to be at least $50 if not more. she will never be abel to influence him over all the tabaco, food and oil money he will eventually receive.

OBAMA IS SCUM AND A LIAR.

VOTE MCCAIN-PALIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE JOHN MCCAIN & SARAH PALIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Speak the truth GOP!!

This just another pathetic attack on Obama, all this is showing is that this country and racisim countuies to live. the people that countiue to push this way of thinking are the true socialist. and will ruin this country.
McCain can stop this but he wont becaues it's the only way he can get in the white houes.

Read "Make Believe Maverick" Rolling Stone Magazine (online). Someone asked why McCain's military record is sealed. Well, if you read the article (which is a bit long–10 pages–but very informative. And then you'll see why his record is sealed. (How many American planes has he crashed? He's cost the taxpayers a BOATLOAD of money.)

This story is really hopeless and irrelevant.

This is my first response to your stories despite being a regular reader.

So CNN we are to believe that just now…three days before the election you found out about this? Please, it looks like something you and FOX news have been sitting on for some time.

how the hell is this news cnn??? who cares?? is this your lame attempt to smear obama? how about reporting sarah and todd palins ties to the alaskan idependence party?? why is that not news worthy? how about reporting that sarah palin has yet another ethics complaint filed against her for charging alaska to fly her kids all over the state?? how about reporting mccains ties to gordon liddy?? what happened to no bias no bull?? i know what it is. youre one of the major corporations that stands to get a huge tax break if mccain is elected, therefore youre doing everythig you can to help mccain. shame on you.

who cares

As I understand the situation, his half-Aunt came to the US legally on a visa and then applied for political asylum due to the upheavel and persecution of the Luo tribe in Kenya. This persecution has been well documented. ICE is very strict in these matters and denied her application. The denial of legitimate asylum requests by this administration is also well-documentd. Under the law, a person may appeal the decision denying asylum and remain here during its pendency. apparently that is what has hapened here. I thought it was interesting that there are ten million foreign nationals in this position residing in the United States. That seems high to me. I do note that these appelants have to be law abiding while here otherwise they get shipped out for that reason.

Am I suppose to believe that Obama didn't know his Aunt was living in this country illegally? Have we all gone insane??

she has been in breaking the law of this country for 4 years and obama knew it all along, o has anyone seen or heard beltway biden, another poor decision by obama. he has to hide his vp pick from the public.

CNN shows their true colors: RED

WHO CARES????

Where is the story on Ron Reagan Jr. endorsement of Barack and , oh yes, Reagan's chief of Staff?

Where is the story on Palin's second investigation into unethical behavior?

Where is this comment as you will probably never post it?

People are really desperate for scandal; this woman is his "half aunt". People have made remarks about him being well off while she lives in public housing; he is not responsible for or obligaetd to her from any financial standpoint.

Regarding her immigration status; she is just one of many tens of millions who defy immigration.

I am hopeful that he will be elected, but I am also a very realistic person in that while we liive in a very desensitized society and are tolderant of most anything these days; I believe when people go to the polls Tuesday we will see that soceity is still very racist.

I WILL BE GLAD WHEN THE ELECTION IS OVER. THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST STUPID ELECTION I HAVE EVER WITNESSED. THE REMARKS THAT HAVE BEEN SAID ON SOME OF THE ISSUES ARE THE STUPIDIST I HAVE EVER READ. WHY BRING UP OBAMA'S AUNT, WHY KEEP BRINGING UP PALINS MEDICAL RECORDS WHEN OBAMA HAS NOT RELAESED HIS. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF TALK ABOUT MEDICAID GOING BROKE, WHY COULDN'T OBAMA AND MCAIN DONATED THE $300,000,000.00 THEY WASTED ON CAMPAIGING AND PUT IT IN THE FUND, PROBLEM SOLVED. I WOULD NOT WANT TO BE PRESIDENT IF IT PAID A MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR. I THOUGHT THAT AMERICA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A EDUCATED PLACE BUT BY SOME OF THE REMARKS I HAVE READ IT MUST ME SOME FIRST GRADERS WRITING THE COMMENTS.

You see my last name yes its African. I have a similar background as Obama. I dont have a close relationship with the African side of my family and I'm 23 and I just found out that I had several cousins and a aunt that live Georgia. I found out through Facebook that I have family in the states. Now do I know if they are here legally or not. NO!!! So I don't mind them making the story but I pray that people don't make this a big deal. However, I'm sure the GOP will try to use this just like they have attempted to use everything else.

Most of us can relate to this issue, and know that it has nothing to do with Barack Obama. Yet CNN chooses to aid McCain/Palin in throwing everything but the kitchen sink at that the first candidate in decades that offers our country a path out of the mess we find ourselves in. This isn't news, and it's not going to change my life or my neighbors lives. McCain/Palin in the White House will, as we will see our country continue on it's downward spiral. We are too close to the bottom of the spiral to risk this remote possibility. Realizing it is your job to report the news, report the news please… or call yourself a tabloid CNN.

I'm surprised this has taken so long to surface. It doesn't bother me, but I am sure the GOP and the Clintons knew about this issue a year ago — when immigration issues were hot!

Give the woman her green card already. Her nephew is about to be president of the country.

"Onyango's refusal to leave the country would represent an administrative, non-criminal violation of U.S. immigration law.."Am I supposed to be outraged, dismayed and up-in-arms because a half aunt of Obama's is living here as a non-criminal under U.S. law while 14 million other illegalls are also and we look away. Let's talk instead of why after eight years of the Bush administration, NOTHING was done to curb illegal immigration. No one seems to care about it so I'm sure not going to worry about this issue. And the even bigger question is if Bush himself allowed a Federal matter to be leaked publicly. I mean, if they'll out a CIA agent they'll sure do this. That's more important to me than one woman living here hoping to escape bloodshed in her country. But if people are going to vote against Obama on this issue, well so be it. And good luck to you under a fascist government of McCain/Palin.

Well…yeah, but Obama is very distant from his father's side of the family, so it's not like he brought her here, I doubt even the Republicans will take a chance and go after this, it would just make them look desperate again.

You, the Obama's sacrifiers! Haven you learn the lesson on Sept 11.? May be not because you heart for those who destroys this country. If Obama allows illegal acts when other follows the rules, he thinks he don't have to. He will commit and promote more serious illegal acts. I can't thrust him. Think!!! Who are those terrorists and how sophisticated they are. They have plot for century to destroy our western world of democracy and land of opportunity. Those people who do not value American's freedom and tradition may be should go somewhere else to start another OBAMA empire. NOT in American!! you get it. I am a minority and a colored American. I am not bias and racist. I speak the true. Most young Americans are ignorance and easily be manipulted by OBAMA ' speach which he has been trained and coached by the other group of underground world for a decay to refuse pioson pills with the intention to target on the young Americans a "generation invasion" i,s the same as what people said" Religious and terrorist invasion". At the end what America will look like? Freedom is taken away from you, seize the wealth and give your wealth to his friend and whoever work for them. Remember!!! What comes around goes around! Let see what is next? The trouble is you asked for what you get! It is too late!!!!! Stop the socialist idealogy!!!

Is this IMPORTANT….. I got some relatives in my family that are crazy……

Should I be held accountable???????????????????????????????????

Ok, lets see…… Based on most peoples thoughts here lets just imagine that Hitler and a woman came to vist the United States and the woman happens to deliver their baby while in the US. Wow, the baby is now an American Citizen. Does that mean when it grows up it can run for President . That is one way to take over the US from within. Cool!!!!

WOW !!!!

MOST OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION & MCBUSH BELONG

IN JAIL FOR COSTING US 10 TRILLION DOLLARS OF OUR

MONEY. & THE LIVES OF OVER 4000 OF OUR CHILDREN.

IS THERE NO JUSTICE FOR US?

I bet Sarah pailin put this news worthy peace out. That nut will out anything out there so people will pay attention to her. Her light has dimmed and peole are seeing who she really is. The kyles mom from south park. She will ruin the us with mcsame if let in the white house. What will she do to people if she shoots wolves from a chopper.

Someone please tell me why this is considered newsworthy? This minor tidbit of so-called news is so supremely unimportant that it should never have graced the screen of my computer. This is yet another example of the media's voyeuristic tendencies in the information age, driven by nothing more than the need to generate stories. And I guarantee the McCain campaign will be all over this, casting aspersions as to Obama's legal status. Who's next, his second cousin twice removed? Or may be it'll be McCain's wife's sister's cousin's dog by marriage?

The only reason this is a "supposed" issue is because Obama is running for president. Just like many people making comments on this, there are THOUSANDS of illegal immigrants in this country. Let's start looking at issues COMPLETELY instead of singling out sects of people.

I am glad this race is about over! I am tired of people trying to find every tiny flaw with Obama. Well, let me tell you…EVERYONE has something in their background that if he/she were running for president it would be skewed to make it look bad!! NO ONE is perfect.

I voted for Obama and am PROUD of it. I also am happy to have at least seen one article exposing the fact that McCain ALSO had dealings with the supposed PLO leader everyone seems to try and link Obama to! And if I remember the article correctly, McCain's interaction with the "alledged PLO leader" was more INTENSE than Obama.

Everyone vote for our future!!! Vote Obama!!!

This story has everything to do with this election. A member of Obama's family is living in government housing in Boston, why? Where has Obama's support for this women been? He is letting the government take care of his own family instead of stepping up. That is what I call "Selfish". We need to take care of our families, and not expect the government to step in. This is another reason to take a step back and take an honest look at the difference between words and actions…

It's so ridiculous to bring up this issue at any time, especially at this moment. That's is the private issue between that family and INS.
Please don't try to tie Obama to that.

MY FAMILY AND I ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA.

Obama has a laundry list of problems that will be used against
him by the powers that be if he is elected. I love the comment
from Bill Clinton about Obama's flopping about with the economic
crisis–Obama said "tell me what to do and I will sell it". He is
simply a pawn.

I think we have our November surprise. It could be a big issue if Obama knew about this from the beginning and didn't do anything about it.

But then again it could also be risky for the McCain to bring this up because he has not only voted for but also authored a bill to give the likes of Obama's aunt a chance at the American Dream (if she qualifies). It may paint him as a flip-flopper as he said he would vote against the bill he authored if it came for a vote today.

OBAMA HAS PROBABLY TAKEN OUT A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ON HIS AUNT

i am more interested in Palin's medical records. Does CNN have any update on that?

This is what the AP is after: Our nation is in crisis, our economy in shreds, and war in two places; The immigration status of Obamas Aunt it the least of our worries

How Huseein Obama is going to take care US if he doesn't take care his own family?
He is a liar socialist.

I knew it this guy is a fake, fraud and fooling people aroung.

Go McCain you are a real Americam.

And John McCains brother abused the 911 emergency system when He dialed 911 to complain about the traffic. I mean come on!!!

I am a USMC Veteran and the mother of a son in the Middle East.

McCain won't tell you that he voted AGAINST up-armoring tactical vehicles for troops in Iraq.

McCain's a phony! Check IAVA!

USMC for OBAMA and Joe!

It is an issue for being a president you will have to deal with illegal imigration issues. How can yuo do that fairly when you have a family member that is here illegaly.

It figures, one more deception from obama

Aunt Zeitunied = Swift Boated

In response to Brandy, yes it is important. And your advice to
"go read a book", why don't you go read the dictionary, allowed is
ALLOWED, not aloud. Typical Obama supporter.

Next will be the extreme right's claim to have evidence that Barack Obama is actually female and here illegally………from Mars!!!

And the trailer parks will eat it up!!!

OBAMA IS ALL WORDS NO SUBSTANCE.

It truly boggles the mind as to how stupid republicans are.

Who cares ?

This story is relevant how…?

Not "may" but "is" here illegally. And so is Barack…

He must not be very close to her. Otherwise how could he and his wife (in the weathy bracket of $250K+/yr) allow her to live in public housing? I certainly would help my aunt if I were in a similar situation.
If he doesn't care for his family, we need to know this about his character as we vote.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS ISSUE IS UNIMPORTANT. IF THIS WAS PALIN'S AUNT, YOU'LL ALL BE ALL OVER HER, CRUCIFYING HER. MAY THE MOCKERS GET WHAT'S COMING……

so what? he who does not know that there are millions of illegal immigrants in this country should raise his hand.

Wow, I didn't realize how many people had been hypnotized by Obama's smooth talking…

If you wish to detect political neutrality laced with subliminal raceismyou just have to listen to Lou Dobbs, Parse comments by John k, and analyses the slant of Wolf's questioning and Cooper's emphasis. Really CNN is worse than Fox news. They are doing all they can to advance Obam's foreigness allegations.

WHO CARES CNN!!!!!!!!!!??

McCain is so pathetic – Yeah, this is a big October Surprise, isn't it? I'm waiting for the big one about Palin. Anything to do with those medical records maybe?

so?

I'lll be glad when AP finally goes broke… coming soon

Are you serious ? CNN? this story is something i would expect from "Fixed News" This is why i watch only MSNBC!

" I am my brothers keeper…….I am my sisters keeper" *

This from Obama's coronation speech…..

* This offer does not apply to family members if I have to use my own money

i am very disappointed that CNN is reporting this as news, it is not. go dig and report something about McCain ditching his first wife for a wealthy woman, the wealthy woman's drug addiction and Sarah Failin's abuse of power.

Another example of Obama being less than honest with America. Isn't accepting campaign contributions from foreigners a violation of federal law?

what she is not here the right way and us tax payers are paying it lol im pissed

You guys should worry more about Palin's Health records being well overdue than a half aunt from Kenya whom hasn't committed a crime.

Please CNN don't make yourselves appear as another another FOX News channel!

Please!
Leave it to the Republicans to dig this up.
Dose this mean they want a wall around the whole of the USA?

When has a candidate been held for ethics violations as Governor, then run for vice president ?

Why hasn't Palin released her medical records ?

What's next , Obama doesn't eat hot dogs?

Some are asking, "Why is this news?" and "So?"

Read the article people. She's here illegally, and she donated to his campaign. That's illegal too.

who care if obamas aunt is illigal .she is not running for president.

Go and read the Timesonline story as well for the full details that they have before posting.

LYNNE,

Guess what? We had BUSH in office for 8 years>

IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this the OCtober surprise? Not enough of one.
Why is this just coming out?

This happens every day here with our own citizens. Check Joe's credentials, so far he is a tax evader and owes back child support, totally lied about everything and mccain wants to make him a hero////

I am glad that I don't live in the US any more. It seems most of the Americans have gone stupid, and getting worse. If you look at what Obama promises on paper, you will notice he says one thing and then he says the opposite. Thank God I don't live in the US any more and that I live in a country that has oil with a real good standard of living and education. Something the Americans had and have turned their back on, and selling their birth right for a pot of nothing! Obama will destroy what America really stands for, Obama doesn't have anything to offer to the Americans except false hope and empty promises.

He promise to raise taxes on the big corporation, then later he promise to lower the taxes on big corporation. MAKE YOUR MIND UP! That is if you have a half a mind!

So now CNN gets their news from FOX?!

Keep throwing…nothing sticking.

Wow, I'm glad I'm not being judged on what MY aunt has done in her life…..

seriously?? another back hand plot to convince people to vote republican.

this is not relevant.

1. I think the real story here is that this information was ILLEGALLY leaked to the media.
2. The timing is clearly suspect.
3. What happened to leaving families out of it?

and finally, CNN. It is IRRESPONSIBLE to go national with a news story before the facts are in. Two boos for you.

WHO CARES? Barrack in MCCAIN retire

If Obama is elected, he needs to enforce our immigration laws. Does he think his relatives are exempt? How could he not have known about it? Is he going to return her donations? Illegal immigration is devastating the country. Foreigners don't get to decide which laws to follow and which ones to ignore. All the polls show that Americans want immigration laws enforced.

It's great to see that the majority of people give this story the weight it deserves……..

NOT MUCH.

Just another diversion for McNotPresidentialMaterial and his side-kick.

We are no where close to being as STUPID as the "righties" think we are…..

Nice try

GOBAMA/BIDEN!

Why don't you make certain before starting rumors. Or would you like to have another 4 years like the past 8?

If anyone with any authority at CNN reads these posts I hope you can tell us why this is news.

Stephan of Kentucky,

Being the President is an applications process. That should have been address at that point if it had any validity.

GET A GRIP!!!

And here is your first pronunciation lesson!!

PRESIDENT OHH BAA MAA

Say it with me.

PRESIDENT OHH BAA MAA

I would say this indicates this is family of "struggles for survival"

So the AP "story" is based upon someone in the Bush Administration who broke the law and looked for a friendly place to "release" this information on the weekend before a Presidential election?

This is a non-story until AP goes public with the name(s) of its alleged sources so they can be promptly arrested and charged.

Giving this non-story space is nothing but sad and despicable rumor mongering.

Shame on the media.

First off, CNN might want to learn to CONFIRM stuff before that post it as news. "MAY BE…" Really? You post news that has MAYBE's in it now?

Secondly, Obama has nothing to do with his HALF aunt's (that he doesn't have a deep relationship with) deportation status. If she was rejected for asylum, and is still living in public housing, that is the problem of the ADMINISTRATION! Which is Bush's administration, for not keeping current tabs on her whereabouts and getting her through the system efficiently. That is not Barack Obama's fault. Because let's be honest, if he had tried to help his aunt, detractors would cry he's abusing his power, and if he helped get her deported, the same detractors would be screaming he kicked out his poor immigrant aunt. He can't win either way with some people.

But who cares, right? Let's throw this woman to the wolves! Let's ignore the bigger issues like the VP candidate Sarah Palin being in violation of ethics in Alaska, or her husband being in the AIP party. Or McCain funding a project in which Khalidi was apart of, but he made sure to point fingers at Barack for being at a dinner with him and respectfully disagreeing with his views.

How about some responsible reporting, CNN?

It's the economy, stupid.

Obama/Biden 08

that is a big deal tax payers are paying for her to be here that is not right

Not criminal? Since when is being illegal not a criminal act? BTW, I cannot believe how upset all you are over this article. You running scared now? McCain in 08!

seriously, why is this news? we have two exceedingly capable candidates who are remarkably well-read on the issues, and this crap still comes up. this is too important an election for meaningless trivia like obama's aunt.

Obama will win. screw you Reps

1) Not a citizen
2) Made political contributions to Obama campaign
3) This is illegal, throw her OUT!
4) is CNN not smart enough to comment on the illegal donation, can't put one and one together??

Shame on CNN or McCain People who are doing this……………………………………………

How many of you, wo are questionig BO citisenship, know where McPain was born? How about Palin’s AIP involvment? Where are stories on this CNN? Is anyone investigeting this?

The fascists are out in full force again. If McCain wins, we can all expect a nice little Gestapo action around here. That will be interesting…

Wow, CNN I have lost all respect for you. And this matters….how? Isn't there real news to cover in the world? Leave the old lady alone.

Does this pay your mortage or high tution or does it reduce the high medical bill. Lets get serious and talk about important things in this election. Obama's aunts stay in the USA has no reflection on him.
I edge all news media, to report important things that will move us forward as one nation.
God Bless America

So what, CNN???? Lord a Mercy!!

SO. How many government employed people using taxpayers money did it take to find one illegal immigrant. Just more proof of why the Bush administration has failed to enforce immigration laws.

Why isn't she being DEPORTED ???

THIS CLEARLY INDICATES THAT CNN IS COMPLETELY BIASED. WHY POST THIS JUST THREE DAYS TO ELECTION DAY. WHY HOLD ON TO IT FOR SO LONG. I AM SURE CNN AND OTHER ALIKE HAD LOOKED INTO BARACK OBAMA FAMILY HISTORY LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BRING HIM DOWN.

This practically screams of something McCain and caribou Barbie would stoop to. Its got nothing to do with Barack Obama For President.

Hey, Palin, you like some cheese to go with that wine?

Shame on you CNN!!!!

If you want to go there so bring it on the articles on Palin abuse of power and abuse of Ethic law. Bring on McCain's cheating, KEating 5, bring on Cindy's drug abuse and Palins husband membership in Independend group. These are more serious.

SO WHAT!!!!!

WHO CARES!!!!!

so who cares? any votes for Stupid Sarah coming from this?

How does this aid the ailing economy?

Just some more of the Republican's favorite political dish lately- facetious balderdash. This type of story only appeals to the party hardliners not the critical thinkers.

see why is it allright to go into cindy mccains info and joe the plummer and the media runs it but when obama has issues like this this is bad that means if she is here without right then she is making me pay for her to be here im sorry i have a family i dont know her why should tax payers have to pay for her see this is what im saying he still have stuff comeing out of the closet

McSame continues to try and divert attention from the Bush-McSame policies of the last 8 years. How stupid…

Why is it a big deal? She lives in public housing and it's taxpayers' money used here–that's why!

Are you conservatives for real?! Is Obama American? Um..duh. HIS MOTHER WAS AMERICAN! Read the constitution someday. You might learn something. It's called Jus Sanguinis, and it's what everyone would know if we had a decent education system in this country.

Give the lady a green card already.

No surprise – Barry himself has not proven his citizenship yet.

who givs a care???? THis is nothing but a smear tactic but the reTHUGlicans

I hope we drive them out in 3 days from local to national

It was not immediately clear how Onyango might have qualified for public housing with a standing deportation order.? Ask obama he will tell you.

CNN you all are so sad!!!!!!!!! But why am I surprised!!!!!

It's the law that a person born in the U.S. is a U.S. citizen and eligible to be President. Hawaii is a U.S. state, and Obama was born there. So where is the idea that he's not an American citizen coming from?
The idea of Sarah Palin possibly becoming President chills my blood. If she handled the country the way she handles Alaska, we'd be that much closer to a total national downfall.

McCain was born while his father was serving this country in the military, for all of you that did not know that. What about the fact that Obama's records have been closed in Hawaii. What more does he have to hide. Wake up America, we know nothing about this guy..other than change? What change? Spread the wealth? Why doesn't he spread the wealth to his Aunt that is in our country illegally??

The story about Obama's relative is horrible….When you deport her ..deport the billions of Mexican you have let in illegally and given free housing ..dental and health care and Wic cards for all illegal babies …Also pay there hospital bill to have babies. Obama has ran a clean campaign …It's a shame the other side can't do the same.

Boring….who cares? Obama is not responsible for getting extended family members greencards or visas anymore than I am! If it were his wife or children that would be a different matter. Move on….

Jacob, Palin is the only candidate who hasn't released her medical records.

I find it interesting that this story has folks calling for Gov Palins' medical records/ Why are you not calling for Sen Obama's medical records?

I am not sure thatSen Obama was even aware that his aunt was here illegally I find it telling that although she is mentioned in his book she did not even ask he or his wife for help/Family is family after all and that is somethig that Sen Obama's supports/families being responsible for families. I find this telling in many ways

oh and the obama bin laden ticket will lose next week

If Mc Cain is chosen I can see its influence in the world coming to an end. The current crisises provide both opportunity and threat. I guess we will soon see which wins. Is it we:

fight……; fight…….; I am not afraid to fight or

UNITE under the flag as 1 USA
Its your choice

And this effects me how? Silly..

Observation….
has anyone noticed that McCain NEVER brings his 'dark skinned' adopted daughter to ANY of the campaign events in 'Real America'

Cindy and Meghan are always with him….. Why is that? Could the same person who smeared him about Bridget in 2000 be tellign him not to? I would have had more respect for McCain if he would bring her out more to show his diversity.

Do not give me the crap about her beign in school… because Sarah Palin has pulled her kids out every chance she gets to use as props in her Hockey Mom personna. McCain is only runnign for president of the 'Real America' which is why he is Afraid to bring out Bridget.

Obama's Aunt should be allowed to stay once he becomes president, and I'm confident he will make sure she does. Probably it would be good if the rest of the family and maybe some of their friends were allowed to emigrate too – Kenya is a dangerous place.

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HOW MANY AIRPLAINS DID MCCAIN CRASH WHILE HE WAS A PILOT?

AND YOU TALK ABOUT TAX MONEY!!!!

So what.. Leave the lady alone.. Illegal immigrant.. Illegal immigrant.. Where is the proof.. And if she is what does the Obama campaign have to do wit her.. STUPID.. Dont you have something else to talk about..

It's an issue, because as American's we are paying for her to live in public housing while her nephew is living in a million dollar mansion across town. How despicable!

CNN YOU ALL ARE BEGINNING TO SMELL, LOOK, AND SOUND LIKE FOX NEWS.

FUNKY, FOUL, STINK, AND ROTTON!!!!!!!!

Where are Palins Medical Records

To Stephen and Independent Vet:

In this day and age, do you really believe that someone, let alone a black man, would be allowed to run for this type of public office and not have his/her credentials (i.e. citizenship) thoroughly checked??? Do you really believe that??? You can't be that ignorant, can you??? Please find the real reason you despise this man in your heart and just say it. It will make you feel better about yourselves. People like you make me laugh!!

Being such wonderful Christians, republicans surprise me with their heavy burden of selfishness,greed, distrust of others,cheapness, false pride, lack of humility,arrogance, self importance, malice,etc. God must love you because you are such nice people. Perhaps you can put in a good word for us Democrats.

Personally I don't think this has anything to do with Obama and his campaign, though it might require some explaining. Nobody can be responsible for their relatives, but if we are holding relatives accountable, let's take a look at Palin's crazy husband who took advantage of her role as governer for his own benefit. And we can't forget McCain's drug addicted wife. The American people will hopefully see that this has nothing to do with anything—

Obama/Biden 08

This Obama fan says give the job to Mc Cain.
There must be a better job for Obama.

A future position as:

President of the United States of the World.

another shining example of the doulbe standards put forth by the obama mentality. Illegal? huh who would of guessed and on the government dole, huh who would of guessed. We are paying for 10 million people who are bleeding this country dry and obamas family is part of the problem, huh who would of guessed that. im going to throw up again

Go Obama!!!
Don't Listen To These Jelous People!!
Your Gonna Win Anways!

Looks like the Obama-bots are swarming into this comment section. Obama should have reached out years ago to help out these relatives rather than not even trying, even if it was a token effort. At least an effort could be looked upon as being genuinely concerned about their welfare. Taking no action to help reflects poorly on his ability to make good decisions.

This story highlights the issue of character. How can you elect a President who is complicit with this issue.
I'm tired of Obama dodging these issues. Do the right thing and vote McCain.

I have about 30 aunts and uncles, 61 1st cousins, I hope one ever holds me responsible for any of their actions. I can't help that I know them.

In addition I read the AP report that states that her new appeal for asylum was denied yesterday. So she is not even illegal yet.

What happened to "Family are off limits." That seemed to apply for Palin.

This is ridiculous and obviously a last gasp effort by the McCain campaign to dredge up anything it can against Senator Obama. The McCain campaign has been absolutely shameless on the measures it will employ to discredit their opponent. I am an independent voter and John McCain's approach in this election has repulsed me completely. The McCain campaign has ignored the issues and has done nothing but focus on negative campaign tactics. I will vote for Barack Obama because he is focusing on the issues, is conducting a credible campaign, and actually has a plan to move this country forward in these difficult times. John McCain is appearing as a grumpy, partisan, and Washington insider candidate. I endorse change by Barack Obama and John McCain is all about 4 more years of failed Bush policy.

Is this news? Is CNN playing into the McCain/KArl Rove game? The reporting had been honourable to date but this takes a nose dive!

Yeah CNN. I can't wait for your next story that is linked directly to Drudge's Home Page. "Obama Caught Shaving Strokes From his Golf Score"

And so are how many other immigrants. If you are going to call out one call out all others. And if you are going to ship one ship out all others.

UHMMM . . . . ?

IF A DISTANT AUNT WHO OBAMA BARELY KNEW, THROUGH A FATHER FOR WHOM HE ALSO BARLEY KNEW, IS IN PLAY . . . .

. . . .THAN DOES THAT MEAN McSAME's TREATMENT OF HIS FIRST WIFE AND THE CHILDREN SHE BIRTH AND ALL HER RELATIVES ARE ALSO IN PLAY?

this story was also leaded by the bush administration.

Schroeder:

HUH?

And let's not forget that the Republicans themselves have declared that family members are off limits. If family is fair game now, let's get some answers to those questions that no one is allowed to ask about Palin's family. Which is more revealing about a candidate's values – the actions of a half-sister of a father a candidate never knew or the actions of a daughter bred and raised personally by a candidate. And then we can move on to compare an aunt who wants so badly to be an American that she won't willingly leave the country to a husband who wants so badly NOT to be an American that he joins a group supporting succession from the US.

Throw out the Dems and let her stay….

She should be deported just like any other illegal immigrant. Oh wait, Obama wants to let them all in. No wonder!

Only Three Days Left . . .

This story has highlights the issue of character. How can you elect a President who is complicit with this issue.
I'm tired of Obama dodging these issues. Do the right thing and vote McCain.

who cares?

CNN refused to let Obama purchase his 1/2 hour paid time on their station, yet the same night Mc Cain was able to receive free air time on the Larry King show. Campbell Brown, Wolf Blitzer and certainly Lou Dobbs are all anti-Obama commentators. Now CNN has decided a few days before the election to suggest a half aunt of Obama's absent father is worthy of news. Maybe someone should go after McCain's alleged relatives. This is really pathetic!

Anything related to the president and his family is our business to all the left wing junkies on this posting board. We need a man of integrity, honesty and a real leader. Obama needs to step up and address this issue if its true.

WHAT A JOKE!!!

Is it not the general norm that FAMILIES should be OFF-LIMIT?
When the entire Conservatives cried LOUD while questioning the family morality during Bristol Palin's pregnancy report, how dare anyone trying to bring this up for political gains. SHAME to FOX NEWS who are keeping this as HEADLINE news and SHAME to anyone even discuss this in public.

The real issue this country is facing is ECONOMY and the failed policies of the Bush administration and McCain the impersonator of BUSH should be defeated in this election for the common good.

ENOUGH SAID

If his Aunt is living in Public Housing then they know she is here right? How is that Illegal??

Obama knew this and recieved campaign contributions from her in september. What else is he hiding? Wake up America.

Look, CNN has to report stuff like this… I know it's stupid, and rediculous – But they have spent so much money trying to get viewers to watch their HUGE ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE. If it's a Land SLide (Like I think it's going to be) then people will turn off their coverage real fast, or not even watch it at all – They WANT the race to tighten – they want a close race, it helps with ratings…

GO BAMA!!!

who cares? Its not him..its his aunt. He is his own person. I seriously doubt his aunt will play a major role in the white house so why are we talking about this?

Stephen in Kentucky:

No offense, but you need to WAKE UP and PAY ATTENTION to what has already been reported MONTHS ago.

First of all, this story has NOTHING to do with anybody else's citizenship…..I have a friend who was born and raised here in the U.S. Yet his uncle was here in the country illegally. Does that somehow indicate that my friend is "less American born?" Just because one person in a family is an immigrant, it doesn't imply that everyone else in the family must be. It's simple logic.

Secondly, this Obama citizenship issue is ridiculous. INDEPENDENT GROUPS have verified that Obama was born in Hawaii. Even the BUSH ADMINISTRATION has done so. And guess what? The Secret Service and / or other government agencies routinely do a scan of ALL candidates anyway to make sure they meet the minimum standards (birth in the U.S., age, etc.).

If you don't like Obama, that's fine. But dislike him for his politics. And NOT for some stupid rumor that has been proven false multiple times.

So What! It's funny though how the Gov waited until this weekend to release this info. Clearly Bush is trying to make waves for Obama in hopes of knocking him off stride so close to the election. By keeping it under the radar until now, the story won't develop enough to be anything but an outlandish headline. I hope we aren't fooled again!

This is pointless

I can't say I'm really surprised, there are some families out there with this problem. Even though she "may" be illegal, she is "probably" not doing any harm to America's economy, or even security for that matter.

The main argument against illegal immigrants is that the majority of them are Hispanics coming from Mexico to make money, then send it back to their families in their native country. This is a problem for the U.S. because the money then doesn't get put back into the U.S., through stores or other things that normal working families would spend money on. That being said, we do need to fix this problem, but seing as how we won't build a fence that will keep illegals out or make all illegals citizens, it's going to be tough to solve it.

Though, I still don't see how a woman from Kenya that "may" be illegal is on the news, even if there is a relation between Obama. I'm sorry, but I doubt this tactic, not strategy will work to sway votes.

It is interesting how CNN is running this story and is not realy interested in the possible suppression of voters by the GOP resulting in taking away people rights to vote.. In light of the fact that the US goes around the world over seeing some other countries elections to make sure they are done fairly ie former president Jimmy Carter/ it is shocking that their own elections have been ripe with fraud in 2000 possible 2004 and now 2008 with the suppression of voters RIGHTS TO VOTE. The rigging of the voting machines in some states ie some voters have voted for Obama but the vote went to John Mc Cain, Now that is a very serious problem. It is called STEELING AN ELECTION. This is what they have accused Chavez ( Venezuala) of that some American country of doing this same thing with these same machines. Now the GOP is doing the same thing.( the only difference in the way the US does in their elections and those that they supervised in the violence) LOOKING ON FROM THE OUTSIDE.

The "who Cares?" response is fascinating.

Millionaire has an aunt living in poverty.

As an illegal immigrant.

Receiving government housing, illegally.

Making campaign contributions, illegally.

Would be a good reason not to release your small contributor list, as Obama is not doing.

I'll vote for him, but this is certainly more than "Who Cares?" caliber news.

Mccain is AN Adulterer, and Wife Cindy is drug addict, and Palin has the Brain of a 6 year old and Joe the plumber is a fictional character and ……… must I go on !!!

Obamenomics…….where Spreading the Wealth starts at home.

It's amazing how one can always tell something is really going to hurt the Obama campaign, all the supporters come out and claim that it's "not a big deal" even on something that appears to be criminal.

It is amazing to me that this is even a story. What does this have to do with the economy, the two wars being fought-NOTHING. Meanwhile, Palin's abuse of power and her charging her own state for travel expenses for her children practically go unnoticed, while she spews vile trash in her stump speeches. Obama has been gutted, fileted, and roasted by every inquiry, investigation imagineable. I will not be one of those people who are swayed by the slighest wind of adversity. This is just a lame, very lame attempt from the slimy Republicans to steal this election. The Republicans better remember we Americans will remember this stuff years down the road.

People commenting should also be ashamed of themselves if they want an investigation into Barack Obama. Do you honestly think they didn't ask him for the proper paperwork on file to prove his legal citizenship and place of birth? He had to file that paperwork and if it was not legitimate, it would have been known by now. These are rumors and distractions that are derived from fear. People are scared of something different. This election is all about the issues. I will be choosing hope over fear and change over McSame and Failin.

Obama/Biden '08

GOTV!

CNN Needs To Stop Digging Trying To Find The Dirt On People….
Has Anyone Seen The Media Doging Mcain For Anything??
I'm Starting To See A Racial Issue Flairing Up…..

They will have tried everything against Obama. Its always the case when someone comes as a savior of the US, and give back the image to the World of what the USA is about. No more Bush lies! Wake up America. It nice however to see that people are getting clarity and can move forward than being stuck in a party. Obama is a savior of the USA at all levels, thats why so many people want him to perish. We seem to have never moved forward than when JC was crucified for being a savior.
The Universe evolves, we evolve technically but surely not mentally and morally and THATS THE PROBLEM.

CAN WE FORCUS ON THE REAL DEAL.

I care because he is trying to guit us into higher taxes by calling McCain and Palin selfish. This whole issue of Obama's half brother living on a dirt floor in a hut in Kenya and now his Aunt who was kicked out of her apartment recently because of a couple of thousand dollars. Shouln't he take care of his own blood before he tries to guilt us into taking care of others? It is a curious issue to ponder.

Treat her no differently than anyone else in that situation. If it was Jane Doe, would she still be allowed to stay in government housing or be deported? This is just one example of the thousands of illegals here taking advantage of the taxpayer. I don't care who she is related to.

As usual you are all missing the point, the president is a figurehead with no real power. He poses for photos with dignitaries and leaders and makes radio addresses and follows orders from the bankers and business leaders like a good little puppy. The chances of a true reformer getting the nod from either party to even attempt a run for the white house are, … well it has never happened nor will it be allowed to. Right now some of you are saying- What about Lincolin, what about FDR, what about Kennedy… Check the facts about the performance of any president, in fact any government that has ever held power in this country and you will see the elite always come out on top at the expense of all of us. I am not supporting either of these two robots on tuesday, I will write in Ron Paul because this country needs to leave the two party system with it's death grip on our future behind and take the future of our government into our own hands. Yeah U know he's a Republican on paper, but if you will notice, he didnt get the nod, what does that tell you about his belife system? Join the majority of citizens in not supporting either of the big two, after all fifty percent turnout at the polls means half the country isn't represented. But if you are OK with twenty-five percent of your neighbors deciding the future directiion of your country, by all means keep on playing by "Their" rules.

…..it is their right, it is their duty to THROW OFF such government and provide new guards for their future security….

WHO CARES???? I do….. Both candidates never discuss how they both support drivers licenses for illegals. ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION is a big issue especially if Obama is going to send all this folks a check. Now his definition of the rich is changing and quickly approaching my families combined income? Believe you me, I AM FAR FROM RICH.

Why is it that Obama's issues are never a big deal but we are worried about how Palin gave birth to her kids – vaginal or c-section….what difference does that make?….Will that affect her judgement and character???? WAKE UP AMERICA?

Question of the day? — WHERE IS REV. WRIGHT? I'm sure he will magically appear on January 20th to hold the Koran for the swearing in of the ROCK STAR.

Democrats For McCain/Palin

Someone in this thread rose the issue of illegal contributions. If those were illegal contributions, they must be returned. Come on, you cannot question the legality of the millions of contributions because of $50 given by a poor woman who may have thought to have done the right thing. This is no-sense. I am pretty sure that the Obama campaign has gone over each contribution, trying to see if those were legal or not. But this is no-sense: the McCain campaign gets millions from the the lobbies and that's perfectly fine; the Obama gets $50 dollars from an allegedly immigrant and you make such a fuss.

i am so sick to my stomach to see cnn drag a helpless woman person into this just to help mccain win .how low can low get ?if there is anything lordable about obama is that he has not used his position to help relatives unlike palin that uses her family and position to fire honest people.shame on you !shame on you all you make me sick!

Obama spends money like there is no tomorrow BUT he can not help his own aunt????????? His aunt lives in poverty!!!!! It about time the media reported this!!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE IF HE WILL NOT HELP FAMILY WHAT MAKES YOU THINK HE WILL HELP YOU??????

OBAMA IS OUT TO HELP HIMSELF AND NO ONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not revelant to this campaign at all.

She's here because she had to flee an undemocratic country beset with violence. I'm sure REAL AMERICANS (i.e. Republicans) will insist that she be sent back to die. Hey, that's the American way. Makes me so proud!

hey Stephen…I guess proof, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.
Even if Barack Obama was born in another country or even another planet, as long as his mother was a US citizen his is a US citizen also.

What makes this story worth reading? Nothing at all! Please make yourself useful.

Have you got nothing else to do Republicans but spread this nonsense. How stupid!!!!! You all would stoop to anything, anythingSomebody has too much time on their hands. For those of you who still cling to the ridiculous notion that he is not a US citizen = read the Constitution for what qualifies you as a citizen If you are born anywhere in the world to a parent who is a US citizen, you are a US citizen. I was a Republican until this election. I have never been so disgusted with the vile, ignorant, nasty, dishonorable campaign that McCain has run. Our country does not need anyone as dishonorable as he is in the White House. He has taken his hero image and tarnished it with all the lies and implications that do not matter a hill of beans. He had more connections with Khalid than Obama and through his connection with Khalid he has a connection to William Ayers. But sending robocalls into Nevada yesterday in Spanish telling the Latinos if they go to the polls and vote they will be killed, took the cake. What does he see whne he looks in the mirro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for energizing the latino and other racial immigrants relative votes in Obama's favor. I don't think the republicans really want to win this election.

This time no amount of negative campaign will work and the message will be clear on Tuesday that we are fed up with the repubs.

The crissis and the mess we are in will determine the outcome in favor of the Dems that will have to fix the country and create jobs for ordinary Americans.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

If Ashley Todd taught the media nothing else, maybe it's worth confirm and double checking before running with a story so that the "maybe" doesn't have to be in the headline.

Well even if she is here illegally, it is because she wants to be an American. Unlike TODD PALIN who wants to be the king of Alaska.

What does that have to do with OBAMA? Hope the day does'nt come where I will be judge by my auntie she was a stripper!!!!

Irrelevant story. Who cares????

First off, OBAMA WAS BORN IN HAWAIII. McCAIn was not born in the USA. He was born in Panama, Panama.Check it out for yourselves. Also, why is Cindy McCains sister NOT voting for John McCain? She hates her and Cindy doesn't even acknowledge her. She cuts her down because they have different mothers. Also, talk about PNAC and John McCain, which is a group that starts unneeded wars, and the many other scandals. Talk about how Palin wants to cede the union and mske Alaska it's own country and how she has yet to produce records. Talk about how researchers are still trying to verify if Panama is any part of the USA then. I could go on and on. So to this distant relative this is no issue. He can give the $260 back. When you donate, it goes by what you put on the forms. If you say you're legal then it takes that ont he computer. I guess the same way she got public housing. Maybe somewhere down the line, records got confused. This is a non issue. Talk about John McCain the adulterer and the liar.

Already voted for Obama. Doesn't make any difference what his aunt does. Many of us can relate. How does this affect anyone???

Stephen from Kentucky: Your objection as to regards Obama's citizenship goes to show your little knowledge of elementary civics or lack thereof. Obama is a US citizen born in Hawaii. If you think you have hit such a landmine of news, why do you think that the McCain campaign which has spent Millions in an effort to dig up dirts on him has not stumbled on it. Besides, if you had a mere knowledge of rudimentary Civics, you would have known that anyone born of a US citizen parent(s) regardless of the geographical location of birth, is automatically a citizen. A good exam is John McCain who was born in Panama (outside the US). Yet he is a natural born citizen. Obama's mother is a white woman from the Midwest. If you doubt his paternal lineage, I bet you wont doubt his maternal. Since she is apparently white, or maybe she is an Indonesian or Kenyan white!

You are going to tell me that (if she is his aunt that) that the US Immigration Service is so backlogged that they couldn't deport her 4yrs ago when they made that determination? WOW! I've heard of red tape but that seems a little excessive to me. What about the timing of this newsworthy release? Over the weekend when it will be hard to verify the information because government offices are closed. Ok, say she is his aunt and what should he have done if she didn't tell him the facts? Should he have used his "status" to ensure she stayed legally? Well, that wouldn't work because they still would have used it to their advantage. McCain can't beat him above board so he uses "by any means necessary" .. sounds like Bush .. i.e., the Iraq war. We'll be in 4 wars if McCain is elected. Ask yourself this. If McCain is so honorable and feels a duty to his country and the men in the armed forces, why then doesn't he acknowledge and vote to make sure the vets are taken care of? His glory days are over.

As McCain says – we are all gods children.

Um, what does this have to do with Obama? My brother is a felon. That's not my fault, and it doesn't reflect on my character at all. Obama's long lost aunt, whom he's hard barely any contact with, is not Obama's responsibility.

And please, Obama is going to win the presidency in 3 days…enough with the "he's not a US citizen" crap!

What next……Obama's actually a woman? How about coming up with actual facts, as opposed to stupid ploys to swing voters?

Obama is our next president. We let you have your way for 8 years with Bush, now it's our turn.

So what? If the media is looking to stir things up with some juicy bit about the candidates' families, how about explaining the circumstances of McCain's bigamy? How about exploring the stories about McCain beating his first wife? How about giving us the details about McCain calling his newer (and substantially younger) wife an unsavory term used to refer to a woman's vagina? Hey, come on – let's throw some more garbage onto the political fires!….

Geez, can we finally get past all of this nonsense and return to a discussion of the important issues? Please? Before my 401K account dries up?……

"MAY BE"… And G.W. Bush may have committed crimes against humanity. Cheney may have benefited his wealthy friends with juicy government contracts. They may still be prosecuted for it. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.! I am so proud of the people here. They can see that the news media want to make the election appear closer that it is to keep us guessing and watching their commercials.. We reject their manipulations.

we are a nation if immigrants so what?

Absolutely nothing to do with the Presidential election whatsoever. How about the fact that McCain, an actual person running for President, wsn't even born in the US? I don't care if it was during a family millitary mission or not, that should automatically and wholly disqualify him.

Dear CNN,

So what!!!!!!!!!!!

I honestly don't know if he has any complete knowledge about his aunt's status, but I know he does not have any control about what his aunt does. Give me a break.

Oh, and last I checked, Hawaii is a US state, making him a natural citizen.

I'm proud that I voted for him already. GOBAMA!

It’s a great story, especially since she’s related to a presidential candidate with a high likelihood of winning.

She’s a reported illegal alien, one who also happens to reside in government paid housing – for those who don’t get it, those of us who pay taxes pay for it. She’s already been denied the right to stay, so what’s next for her? Sorry, CNN is right, it’s news. Plus, let’s not forget that she’s also broken other U.S. laws through her political contributions…she’s a foreign national. And, the Obama camp has a legal obligation to deal with it. Have they?

good try CNN.
good try!
let me guess,Obama is an illegal alien too?

What do you mean "MAY BE" she IS here illegally!

WHO CARES ?

This may be under appeal. Not that it makes any difference. Reps are desperate. I am sure that this would have been discovered and thrown with the rest of the "mud" from JM. Oh, wait, it isn't mud.
It's Feces at this point.

The winner should be the person who has the greater intelligence
and who can better represent all the people of the United States at
home and abroad not the person whose campaign has spread the
most rumors and slung the most mud. The issues are the economy,
the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the Wall Street/ housing imbroglio, education and all that is the province of government, not idle or
hateful gossip.

MAY BE?????? Talk about media bias. She IS in this country illeagally. How did she get public housing with a standing deportation? What does this say about Senator Obama, he wants taxpayers to spread our wealth around, yet does not want to do it himself. Other peoples money is what Barack wants to spread around. What does this say on his policy of immigration? Senator Barack Obama is bad for the United States of America.