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

By: Palin has more experience than Obama

Palin has more experience than Obama — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:12:16 +0000

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

By: FREEMAN

FREEMAN — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:12:14 +0000

AND THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE....?

By: phil

phil — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:12:12 +0000

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

By: hahahaha

hahahaha — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:58 +0000

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.

By: kate from Nebraska

kate from Nebraska — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:46 +0000

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?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:36 +0000

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

By: Darla (Edmonton, Canada)

Darla (Edmonton, Canada) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:36 +0000

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.

By: The Maeven

The Maeven — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:34 +0000

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.

By: ali

ali — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:27 +0000

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.

By: Tom for Obama in TN

Tom for Obama in TN — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:11:18 +0000

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.

By: daJeffster

daJeffster — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:10:56 +0000

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.

By: Thomas5

Thomas5 — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:10:55 +0000

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!"

By: Farhana from ATL

Farhana from ATL — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:10:05 +0000

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!

By: Cyanne

Cyanne — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:10:03 +0000

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 . . .

By: Jimi NY

Jimi NY — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:47 +0000

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!!!~

By: RIF

RIF — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:33 +0000

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?

By: JAY N.H.

JAY N.H. — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:27 +0000

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.

By: drew the administrator

drew the administrator — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:27 +0000

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!!

By: NIK

NIK — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:18 +0000

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

By: C'mon folks

C'mon folks — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:16 +0000

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

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:09:10 +0000

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...

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:53 +0000

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?

By: Bea

Bea — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:52 +0000

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

By: Mike in CA

Mike in CA — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:37 +0000

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.

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:25 +0000

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.

By: carment

carment — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:23 +0000

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

McCain, desperate much?

By: mike

mike — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:17 +0000

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

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:14 +0000

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.

By: Ravi

Ravi — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:09 +0000

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

By: informed voter

informed voter — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:08:03 +0000

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.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:58 +0000

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

By: KIK

KIK — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:48 +0000

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............

By: JD

JD — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:39 +0000

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

By: Get over it you nut jobs !

Get over it you nut jobs ! — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:34 +0000

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!!!!!!!!!!

By: Craner

Craner — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:30 +0000

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.

By: DI

DI — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:13 +0000

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

By: AJ in Fla

AJ in Fla — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:07:09 +0000

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

By: tpipe Owosso MI

tpipe Owosso MI — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:06:46 +0000

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.

By: Colin

Colin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:06:29 +0000

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.

By: Donal

Donal — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:06:25 +0000

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.

By: shirley harrison

shirley harrison — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:06:23 +0000

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.

By: The Manchurian candidate

The Manchurian candidate — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:46 +0000

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

By: Eric Beck

Eric Beck — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:38 +0000

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.

By: George

George — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:27 +0000

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

By: Obama Supporter

Obama Supporter — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:27 +0000

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

By: Jack in GA

Jack in GA — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:09 +0000

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

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:04:44 +0000

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

By: Steven

Steven — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:04:33 +0000

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!