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RNC enlists Clinton to attack Obama

mug.preston
The RNC is using Hillary Clinton in a new robocall.
The RNC is using Hillary Clinton in a new robocall.

NEW YORK (CNN) – The Republican National Committee is using Hillary Clinton’s past criticism of Barack Obama to plant seeds of doubt in the minds of undecided voters in the final hours of the presidential campaign.

The RNC will begin an automated telephone campaign Sunday targeting millions of voters in key states that supported Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary or have a large concentration of blue collar voters, a Republican official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, tells CNN. The official was not able to specify which states, but added: keep an eye on Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana.

Listen: RNC uses Clinton in new robocall

Full script:

“I am calling for John McCain and the RNC. Listen to what Hillary Clinton had to say about John McCain and Barack Obama:

‘In the White House there is no time for speeches and on-the-job training. Senator McCain will bring a lifetime of experience to the campaign and Senator Obama will bring a speech that he gave in 2002. I think that is a significant difference.’

This call was paid for by the Republican National Committee at 866-558-5591 and authorized by McCain-Palin 2008.”

soundoff (114 Responses)
  1. besty ross

    The funny thing about the robo calls.... once you pick up the phone & hear who is calling 99.9% HANG UP and never hear the garbage being propagandized.

    November 2, 2008 12:32 pm at 12:32 pm |
  2. read: www.huffingtonpost.com

    dont believe the RNC CNN karl rove, limbaugh hennety and all

    GO AND VOTE

    GO AND VOTE

    WE CAN YES WE CAN

    dont believe the RNC CNN karl rove, limbaugh hennety and all

    GO AND VOTE

    GO AND VOTE

    WE CAN YES WE CAN

    dont believe the RNC CNN karl rove, limbaugh hennety and all

    GO AND VOTE

    GO AND VOTE

    WE CAN YES WE CAN

    November 2, 2008 12:33 pm at 12:33 pm |
  3. jane in Columbus,ks

    Typical negativity from the king and queen of it.Anything on the issues?Nope didn't think so. attack attack attack and you will continue your slither into the public nonconsciousness Good luck on that senate race in 2010.Napolitano will beat the britches right off your sorry red butt

    November 2, 2008 12:33 pm at 12:33 pm |
  4. liz

    too late.

    November 2, 2008 12:36 pm at 12:36 pm |
  5. Obama/Biden 08

    Wow, way to take Hillary Clinton's comments completely out of context.

    This is simply pathetic.

    November 2, 2008 12:36 pm at 12:36 pm |
  6. Jeremy

    GREAT..............Hillary used similar arguement and LOST to Obama. Mcain will lose miserably. RECYLING HILLARY ATTACK PLAN JUST LIKE HE'S RECYCLING BUSH/CHENEY BLUE PRINT!

    What a turn-coat?

    I prefer Bush/Cheney than Mcain/Palin..........atleast they know their dumb mistakes!

    OBAMA/BIDEN08.

    November 2, 2008 12:36 pm at 12:36 pm |
  7. read: www.huffingtonpost.com

    I hope she does somethign about it............

    but we know CNN will keep helping mcbush

    and mcpalin

    shame on you cnn

    get off our backs, we know how to read, speak and we know WE HAVE TO VOTE

    AND WE WILL

    YOU AND THE RNC WILL NOT STEAL OUR ELECTION THIS TIME NOT THIS TIME

    November 2, 2008 12:36 pm at 12:36 pm |
  8. Chris from St. Louis

    Nope .... the ad is not going to work. It is going to turn more voters away from McCain ...

    November 2, 2008 12:36 pm at 12:36 pm |
  9. Cari

    Hillary is for Obama/Biden. Not McGrumpy.

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  10. s

    Pathetic! Instead of talking about what they, McCain & Palin, will do to help our country, they spend time and energy attacking their opponents. Back to the Repub future of "nattering nabobs of negativism."

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  11. Hillary is the Big Loser in the Campaign

    The stupid broad had a 20 point lead on Obama and lost it by hiring idiots to run her campaign. Had she kept her lead over Obama, she would have easily beaten McCain and been president.

    She gets the jerk of the year award and her supporters are just as stupid for giving her money and watching it go down the drain.

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  12. barbara campbell

    This is why many Democrats turned away from Hillary during the primaries. She was in it for herself and didn't care whether her words sabotaged the Democrats' chances in the general election if she didn't become the nominee.

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  13. Dave in Albuquerque

    This is a tacit admission that Senator Clinton has more street cred at this point than any Republican leader they could quote. Thus a tacit admission that intellectually, the McCain campaign is on empty.

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  14. SD Demo

    Senator Clinton was thinking only of herself (for 2008, 2012, and beyond) when she decided to demean Senator Obama in the nominating process. I appreciate her help for Obama in the general election, but should she ever seek the presidency again, I will not vote for her, based on her inappropriate anti-Obama messages in the primaries/caucuses.

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  15. observer

    This is idiotic – simply idiotic

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  16. BKoi

    This statement probably would have been one of the reasons Barack did not give Hillary the Vice Presidential nod. Thank you Barack for running the most respectful, and polite campaigns in history! You said you were going to bring a change in the way races were run, FIRST PROMISE KEPT !! YOU WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ! I'm giddy with excitement!!! YAY , YAY, YAY !!!!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm |
  17. Voted for change in Texas

    Pity, pity, pity...

    November 2, 2008 12:38 pm at 12:38 pm |
  18. Tab Cocovillea

    Makes me wonder if Hillary gets paid for the use of her voice...

    November 2, 2008 12:38 pm at 12:38 pm |
  19. Bob

    CNN....are you going to pay for the damages from rioting if McCain wins?......Your polling and reporting is just that irresponsible.
    Montana a toss up?...Arizona in play?

    You are lying, and what's worse is you KNOW you are lying.
    This race is neck and neck. Obama could barely win, but if McCain wins it you are going to cause shock and unrest among those you are deceiving.....as a lawyer I would have a strong case against you.

    Enjoy reading this moderators, I'm guessing the general public will never see it.

    November 2, 2008 12:38 pm at 12:38 pm |
  20. Ed, Santa Fe, NM

    as I predicted.....

    GOP has no shame at all....

    November 2, 2008 12:39 pm at 12:39 pm |
  21. John for Obama

    When you sow bad seeds the Bible says you reap what you sow....IN THIS CAUSE THAT WILL BE A LOSS ACROSS THE BOARD!!!

    OBAMA 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:39 pm at 12:39 pm |
  22. k

    Lame

    obama/biden

    November 2, 2008 12:40 pm at 12:40 pm |
  23. Anon

    Voters won't stoop so low.

    November 2, 2008 12:40 pm at 12:40 pm |
  24. samantha

    yeah, and mitt romney said a lot of nasty things about mccain during primary season. that's just what washington insiders do when an election is trying to be won. get over it!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:40 pm at 12:40 pm |
  25. IndependentfromTexas.

    Typical lousy Republican thuggery and venom. McCain's reputation is now in gutter. The master of gutter politics. I hope he loses and loses badly. Not even a street dog will like to smell McCain for his gutter politics. where are the issues? why are you different McCain from Bush? how will you improve the economy? What's your foreign politcy/ Shame on you McCain that you think we voters are idiots like the right-wing religious extremists. You lost my vote, my wifes and 99% of my friends' vote.

    November 2, 2008 12:40 pm at 12:40 pm |
  26. slickingdom in N.J.

    The script should read:

    I am calling for John MCShame the RNC. Listen to this message
    because we are a bunch of desperate rogues and we will stoop
    to the lowest levels to get you to believe anything. No McShame to
    my game !!!

    McCain will do and say anything to win this election. Who wants a
    President like that ? NOT ME

    Obama/Biden '08/'12

    November 2, 2008 12:41 pm at 12:41 pm |
  27. Liz

    No time for on the job training? Too bad McCain's VP pick will need more on the job training than anyone...she doesn't even know what the vice president does, nor does she read reputable newspapers. God forbid she ever becomes president. RNC, you are a bunch of hypocrites and we won't fall for it!

    November 2, 2008 12:41 pm at 12:41 pm |
  28. Peter of Oregon

    Not surprising... McCain has run a dirty, low road express campaign, and America knows it.

    November 2, 2008 12:41 pm at 12:41 pm |
  29. A white guy who proudly cast his vote for Obama

    Memo to all who admire Hillary Clinton:

    Hillary and Bill Clinton are voting for Barack Obama. You should too. Do not be taken in by the desperate dirty tricks, lies and misrepresentations of the McSame campaign.

    November 2, 2008 12:42 pm at 12:42 pm |
  30. Kimberly in Azizona

    Look this is clearly another smear tactic, undecided voters dont want any more phone calls from a desperate scum bag like mclame. I am in AZ, and can not WAIT to see it blue on election day

    November 2, 2008 12:42 pm at 12:42 pm |
  31. John

    Stop reporting about HRC and start reporting about that Sarah Palin Prank Call!

    She openly praised a socialist country when she THOUGHT that she was talking to the President of France, but yet she criticizes Barack for being "socialist"?

    You guys should YouTube it. It's hilarious.

    November 2, 2008 12:42 pm at 12:42 pm |
  32. james in s.c.

    this is old news, besides most americans already knows that the clintons are backing obama 100%. and CNN theres word out that sarah palin just open the door about going to war with iran, that right there shows palin/mccain are no different then bush/cheney's doctrine!!! more of the same and more wars...WO WAY!!!! GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

    OBAMA-BIDEN 08 & 12

    November 2, 2008 12:42 pm at 12:42 pm |
  33. Farrell, Houston, Tx

    HERE WE GO AGAIN, MCCAIN/KARL ROVE ARE TRYING TO PLAY US ALL STUPID WHEN WE KNOW HILLARY AND BILL CLINTON ARE CAMPAIGNING FOR OBAMA. THEY HAVE BECOME SO DESPERATE UNTIL THEY ARE REACHING BACK TO THE PAST PRIMARY CAMPAIGNING WHICH MEANS NOTHING NOW. MCCAIN, KARL ROVE, BUSH, CHENEY ARE ALL CONNECTED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. ALL MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN STAFF ARE FORMER BUSH CAMPAIGN STAFFERS AND THAT'S WHY WE ARE SEEING THE NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING. MCCAIN CREATED HIS OWN DEFEAT BY HIRING KARL ROVE AND THE REST OF THE WAR CRIMINALS.

    November 2, 2008 12:43 pm at 12:43 pm |
  34. When is Obama's Aunt Leaving the U.S.?

    She's an illegal immigrant and living at taxpayer expense in Public Housing.

    Where's the OUTRAGE???????????

    November 2, 2008 12:43 pm at 12:43 pm |
  35. Betty, Virginia

    That's okay.... Obama uses McCain against himself... Doesn't know about economy, the economy is fundamenal sound, sides with Bush 90% of the time, more than most of the fellow republicans.

    OBAMA 08
    VIRGINIA HAS GONE BLUE!!!!!!!!!!

    Senator Clinton, I personally thank you for all the support you have given to our candidate since the primary.

    November 2, 2008 12:43 pm at 12:43 pm |
  36. Sinan H

    Here is a summary of the presidential race using a Star Wars analogy.

    First we had John Edwards running for president even though he knew he had an affair. Knowing that if the news leaked out later on, it would endanger his party's chances of winning the election.

    Yeah John Edwards running for president or what I would like to call: "The Phantom Menace"

    Then we had the Republican primaries where a bunch of Republicans actually trying to convince you that they're different from each other and that neither one of them would be a continuation of Bushes 8 years.

    Yeah the Republican primaries or what I would like to call: "Attack of the Clones"

    Then we had Hillary staying in the Democratic Primary race even though she knew it would be nearly impossible to win.

    Yeah Hillary staying in the race or what I would like to call: "Revenge of the Sith"

    Then we had Barack Obama winning his party's nomination. And then giving his acceptance speech. Or what I would like to call: "A New Hope".

    The next day we had the Republicans announce their party's VP pick. Or what I would like to call: "Women Strike Back"

    Finally we have Barack Obama winning the Presidency of the United States. Or What I would like to call: "Return of the Jedi"

    November 2, 2008 12:44 pm at 12:44 pm |
  37. Sam

    For those who are stil "undecided"; here's my experience from 2000 election; I tossed a coin and voted; the person I voted took us to two wars that are still on-going; the person I voted against, won the Nobel Peace Prize. Moral of the story: Ask yourselves the questions: 1. Do you want a change from the current situation. 2. If so, do you want a young and energetic person full of new ideas OR do you want a wounded soldier with old ideologies and ideas. 3. Do you believe, the current health care system, that is backed by "leave-it-to-free-market" philosophy working for you? or do you believe, in a different potential to be better, where there is some government involvement? 4. Do you believe the "Experience" that McCain supposedly brings, is the right kind? 5. Do you believe, that under the pretense of "keeping us safe" that we should go to war with just about every nation in the world OR should we develop a better diplomatic relationship?

    Since the time is running out please sit down and think about it, and go and vote, because this country deserves your thoughtful action.

    November 2, 2008 12:44 pm at 12:44 pm |
  38. Larry-Detroit, Mi

    those repubs will do and say anything, I just got word that the repubs won in a attempt to decline a request by dems to extend early voting on Ohio. My ?: just why would I vote for a party who's against giving the people in this historic race all options to let there voices be heard.

    November 2, 2008 12:44 pm at 12:44 pm |
  39. Dixie AZ

    I don't approve of robo calls, but at least this is step up from Joe the plumber. If Mcain is going to use these calls, why not use a positive message?

    November 2, 2008 12:44 pm at 12:44 pm |
  40. jason, tx

    GOP IS GOING DOWN! I HOPE THE GOP JUST DIES ON THE VINE.

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  41. Jo-Ann

    DESPERATE!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  42. charzie, NY

    Talk about the low of lows ..... McCain just keeps on coming up with more and more negative things to throw into this end of the season... he has not solutions, no vision for problems-so the only things left him to do is continue his HIGHLY NEGATIVE, disgusting campaign. Andy wife Cindy has the nerve to put a microphone to her mouth and claim "Obama has run the dirtiest campaign in history". She's one of her husbands robots, so what can anyone expect. Her brain is not the one I would want in the white house as First Lady!

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  43. JFK

    Give it a rest RNC. You lost most Americans awhile ago!

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  44. Felicia

    It's not going to work. Barack will win. Everyone just needs to get out and VOTE!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  45. GERRY

    ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE !!!!! POLITICIANS KNOW BETTER THAN THIS – DO THEY THINK WE THE PUBLIC ARE STUPID??
    THAT MUST BE IT OR THEY WOULDN'T DO THIS AS A TRUE AMERICAN. PLEASE EVERYONE, LOOK THE OTHER WAY, IT'S NOT WORTH IT – I'LL BE SOOOOOOOOOOOOO GLAD TUESDAY EVENING WHEN OBAMA WINS. GO OBAMA/BIDEN

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  46. independent voting

    she did say it. Vote McCain in 2008 and Hillary in 2012. YES WE CAN GET HILLARY ELECTED IN 2012.

    November 2, 2008 12:45 pm at 12:45 pm |
  47. Rich

    Shows how desperate they are. Rather than talking or "robo'ing" about what Obama can't do they should be talking about what Mc Cain can do..except that would be admiting we would get the same as the last 8 years!
    To counter act this garbage VOTE and proudly say "yes we can"!

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  48. Independent

    I want to ask RNC, did those messages really help Hilary? How would it help John Mccain. Ppl like Obama cause he is smart and intelligent. He is not fully dependent on advisors, He understands Economy way better than Mcain, # one issue.

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  49. tired of this crap

    It's great to see that McCain campaign has at the very least been consistent.
    I don't really care if Hillary said those things *Ask her what she thinks Nov 4th..*
    I got a flyer in my mailbox with Hillary and Mccain side by side talking about the 18 million cracks in the ceiling.

    It turns my stomach to think of the progress that has been made for minority rights to benefit that completely incompetent Palin.

    so... Whatever

    Bring on the Vote People.

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  50. Gerry in Va. for Obama.

    I guess these McCain/Palin folks just aren't gonna get it until we throw their butts out on Tuesday. I know the McCain campaign understands that what ever is said in a primary race is ment to degrade the opponant and it doesn't mean it's necessarly true or that the speaker even believes it... BUT at this point in time, OLD Mc will use anything and everything and then some made up stuff (lies) to convince us voters to vote for him.

    GUESS WHAT MC..... IT AIN'T WORKING.. NOT NOW AND NOT ON TUESDAY....

    VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN......................VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  51. Marie Banderas in TEXAS

    It is now time for Hillary to step forward and put this down !!!! If she is truly a democrat, she wont waste time denying them this kind of crap...She could do that today and solve that problem !
    TEXAS FOR OBAMA

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  52. Amy in minneapolis

    Desperate times call for desparate people!!!

    OBAMA 08'

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  53. Bridgette-PA

    WHO CARES CNN! GEEZ.....2 DAYS LEFT AND YOUR TICKER IS STILL DIVISIVE! KNOCK IT OFF! OBAMA/BIDEN SUPPORTERS, THE POLLS ARE GETTING CLOSER IN PA BECAUSE MCFAILIN' HAS PRACTICALLY "MOVED HERE". THEY HAVE BEEN HERE THE PAST 9 OUT OF 14 DAYS. NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, PLEASE, PLEASE.....GET OUT THE VOTE......GET OUT THE VOTE......GET OUT THE VOTE.......GET OUT THE VOTE......GET OUT THE VOTE! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!

    OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  54. Dave

    As Vince Lombardi famously said, "Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." If McCain is very experienced at making mistakes and doing the wrong thing, that doesn't make him more qualified for the presidency. Those who cite his experience should look more closely at what he's been doing all this time.

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  55. Nicole

    Dirty campaigning! How low can they go! Can't wait to get this over with, ending with a strong victory for Obama & Biden!

    November 2, 2008 12:46 pm at 12:46 pm |
  56. Anthony

    This is exactly why Democrats and Obama supporters were angry at the Clintons during the primary. We knew Obama would win because she couldn't catch up to the delegate count and yet her attacks would be used as ammo by the Republicans.

    The nightmare is here.

    That being said, I have great respect and gratitude for Hillary who campaigned tireless and will still campaign tirelessly for Obama until election day. She'll be in Virginia, Bill in Pennsylvania, all this is good.

    And I expect Hillary to respond to this robocall pretty soon. She got to know Obama, so her comments are based on past perceptions, but Republicans have no mercy.

    I have also written a letter to Sen. Clinton thanking her for her great efforts on behalf of Obama, so don't get me wrong, there are no hard feelings anymore. Let's put a Democrat in the WS.

    November 2, 2008 12:47 pm at 12:47 pm |
  57. Farrell, Houston, Tx

    PATHETIC. MCCAIN IS LOSING IN HIS OWN STATE OF ARIZONA.

    November 2, 2008 12:47 pm at 12:47 pm |
  58. Terri, Atlanta

    I am SOOOOOO glad Barack picked Joe Biden as his VP. Watching Keith O. special last night on the entire year, we were all reminded of the nastiness of Hillary when she accused Obama of "Rovian tactics" BULL! He was nothing but a gentlemen to her AND to McCain through out this entire campaign season. That is why he is winning – KINDNESS always wins out in the end – it may take awhile – but the American people are tired of the nastiness.

    go Barack and Joe! We love you and can't wait until you are pronounced 44th President/VP of the USA!

    November 2, 2008 12:47 pm at 12:47 pm |
  59. Dee

    That statement was one of Hillary's low points. I don't think I'll ever really forgive her for stooping to such a pathetic level.

    November 2, 2008 12:47 pm at 12:47 pm |
  60. maryh

    First of all I am proud to be a USA citizen. All the rumors,lies, you name it is what you would find in high schools.Never thought it would go as far as the attacking on both sides of the canididates, for God sake we need a good president to turn this economy around. My own opinion is I am voting for Barack Obama, just because I dont feel comfortable with McCain. The rumors floating around about Obama's Aunt, well I have one thing to say to that, did you all read the fine print.
    She was ordered to leave 4 years ago, why wasnt she?? now its a big issue because Obama is running. You the people cannot blame Obama for what actions should of been done to see why she wasnt
    removed 4 years ago. IF bank or govt was foreclosing on my home or land .would they let me stay 4 years?? People you have to see what is going on here. I disagree with all the rumors going on, We just need to make our own minds up and feel in your heart who would sincerely become the president that will help this country.

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  61. Joe

    If, God forbid, Obama dies before Nov 4th, who will run for president for the democrats?

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  62. Registered Voter - OH

    CAN YOU SAY DESPERATE!!

    It was also Hillary who said:

    NO WAY!

    NO HOW!!

    NO McCAIN!!

    Then Hillary updated that quote to include:

    NO McCAIN/PALIN!!!!

    Quote those words RNC!

    DEMOCRATS ARE UNITED AND YOUR FEBLE ATTEMPTS to DIVIDE WILL NOT WORK AND IS NOT WORKING!! DID YOU SEE HILLARY STUMPING DID YOU SEE BILL HOW ABOUT GORE... WE ARE ALL UNITED! OUR REGISTRATIONS ARE AT RECORD HIGHS AND SO ARE THE TURN OUTS (Dispite your trickery)!
    INDEPENDENTS & REPUBLICANS VOTING DEMOCRAT THIS ELECTION MUST BE VIGILANT!

    ENOUGH IS ENOUGH OF THE LAST 8 YRS!

    Obama/Biden 08

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  63. Betty the Beautician

    Robo calls don't work–people hang up without listening to them. People who hear it will see just the opposite–Hilary and Clinton actually campaigning for Obama/Biden. Which do you think they will believe?

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  64. watching in amazement

    Most of the world is watching in disgust at american politics, the rest has already given up hope on the USA....

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  65. Johanna

    There is lestion to be learnt: what is once said stays. Let's hope everybody who is a Democratic by heart understands the contex and is willing to vote Obama.

    I respect Hillary and Bill Clinton now more than I did few months ago. She has been a good sport and supported Obama wonderfully.

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  66. Dixie AZ

    Hey folks! Why bash the press? If it weren't for the media, we would never know whats going on. I agree that some reports are slanted, but we informed people can sort those out.

    November 2, 2008 12:48 pm at 12:48 pm |
  67. Ignacio

    @Bob... Don't know where you're drinking your Kool-aid, but if you truly believe that McBush / Palin have a chance at winning this election then please listen to the prank that two radio hosts played on Sarah Palin.

    She actually believes she's talking to Sarkozy even after he mentions the documentary that "Larry Flint" is making about her, "Nailing Paylin"... ludicrous!

    Guys, this is over, now go out and vote and don't let the evangelical based republicans steal this one too!

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  68. Allyson

    Grow Up!!! Start focusing on the issues and not this stupid high school crap! The future of this country is at stake and so are the lives of our American soldiers. Get with it people!! All of you!

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  69. Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC

    Barbara – 65 yr old white female in NC November 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET
    Your comment is awaiting moderation.
    And Blitzer gives him free air time running the ad twice in a ten-minute time.

    CNN wants McCain sooooooooo much.

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  70. Scott in Norfolk

    Obama is a socialist

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  71. Robert

    They don't need Hilary to win. Who really wants a SOCIALIST as a president? Why should I share my wealth with those that "can't help themselves"?
    I will be punished because I am a success? That is socialist anyway you cut it.

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  72. Arizona Senior

    The McCain of 2000 would have won handsomely, the new vitreolic MaCain deserves to lose. Who ever advised him?

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  73. jack able

    I supported Hillary. Hillary is now backing Obama. I am now backing Obama too. I do not understand former Hillary supporters defecting to the republican party unless there are racial issues involved. That is a shame–letting race change your fundamental ideas. I am a recently unemployed, middle income earner, and gay. The ideas of the GOP are a triple threat to me. Use your brain people. Vote for Obama. I already did in Arkansas.

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  74. Yogi Bala

    Who cares it ...
    Just my situation as like as major of americans...

    No Pay Check for 2 months,
    No Money left in Credit Card,
    No Money for Retirement,
    No Health Insurance for a doctor visit..

    Who cares McPain ....
    Just I am going to vote OBAMA hope for a better change....

    November 2, 2008 12:49 pm at 12:49 pm |
  75. SB in NoVa

    We love you Hillary! Thank you for being helping our party be so great. You are a true leader!!

    Already voted Obama/Biden!
    Turn VA Blue!!!
    VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    November 2, 2008 12:50 pm at 12:50 pm |
  76. pinaki

    its over buddy – its red october – and yes we will spread the wealth – not for a few – wealth for everybody

    November 2, 2008 12:50 pm at 12:50 pm |
  77. nedem

    Wow. I seriously thought that the McCain campaign and the RNC had already hit rock bottom in both morals and material. I guess they're digging deeper?? My prediction: no matter how hard McCain "campaigns" (if that's even what you can call it anymore), and how deep he digs, there is no gold mine of voters just waiting. He's out of time. Darn right!

    November 2, 2008 12:50 pm at 12:50 pm |
  78. Anthony

    To add: What the McCain campaign is basically saying now is that we have to elect them by default, not because of what they'll do, or their great campaign.

    A victory for McCain is a victory for ignorance, hate, bad campaigns, robocalls, fear tactics, we can't let this happen again.

    And follow Hillary's lead. And Bill's. The past is the past. They want Obama to win and badly.

    November 2, 2008 12:50 pm at 12:50 pm |
  79. Marie

    That was during the primaries and she never said McCain would be a better president.McCain and Palin are still busy attacking Obama instead of staying with the issues that are important to the american people which is the economy.This woman is a joke she gets a phone call from a comedian and didn't even know it was a prank call and today a European newspaper says that McCain's campaign paid 10,000 to Oxford professor Peter Millican to try to show that Obama's biography had been written by William Ayers. I think this is despicable what kind of country would Palin and McCain be running if they are elected with all the hate and some americans patriotic and some are not god help us all

    November 2, 2008 12:50 pm at 12:50 pm |
  80. chucky1169469

    This is the reason why you republicans will lose....because you focus on everything but whats important. the election is in two days......2 days, and you guys are still trying to talk about things that really don't have anything to do with Obama. I understand you hate him, but trying to find everything you hate about Obama, you should be focusing on everything you like about McCain. but maybe your hate for Obama is stronger that anything...if anything you like about McCain. If Obama wins and i hope he does, regardless what you say...America spoke....and they voted for everything they love about Obama and cared less for anything they didn't like in McCain.

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  81. LMC in Seattle

    I thought the Bush campaign had been the dirtiest in 2004, but the RNC McCain's campaign now have that dubious honor. I doubt I can ever forgive the dirty tactics of this campaign, not that I imagine they care!

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  82. S Callahan New York State

    Regergitated..over and over....yet the mess was wiped up a thousands times over....
    Bad move for the RNC...

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  83. R/P

    I guess the Democrats are everything the Repugs want to be.

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  84. Sara

    OBAMA'S MESSAGE IS CONSISTENT, CONSTRUCTIVE AND VISIONARY. THAT MAKES A LEADER.

    MCCAIN'S MESSAGE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE, AND HIS TACTICS GIMMICKY AND NEAR-SIGHTED. THAT MAKES A POLITICIAN.

    OBAMA WILL MAKE A GREAT LEADER. BUT NOT UNLESS EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US ACTUALLY VOTES!!!

    OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE DEPENDS ON OUR VOTES.

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  85. anthony

    I Still Wonder How That Crazy Woman Palin Got Voted In As Gov Just Think About What Kind Of Whack Jobs Are Voting For Her

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  86. Simmy

    A landslide victory for Sen Obama will shut the mouths of these fools, and render them powerless and irrelevant for the next eight years!

    They deserve it – they've worked hard for it! DEMS FOREVER!

    P.S. There will be a significant amount of Republicans and Independents who will vote as protest to the trashy campaign of McPalin!

    November 2, 2008 12:51 pm at 12:51 pm |
  87. Claudette Siar

    HOPE: To cherish a desire with anticipation, to desire with expectation of obtainment, to expect with confidence. From the first time I heard Obama speak in 2003, I hoped for him to campaign for president. I hoped for that one chance to feel proud of my country again. I hoped to feel safe in America, not just from foreign attack but from attack on our liberty by a conservative right wing government. I hoped for a change, a clean slate in the overall operation of my government by those who may have started out with good intentions, but became part of the status quo.

    John McCain at the beginning of this campaign was to be a war hero, however is was out of touch with the 21st century and the global issues. By the end of the campaign he was and is a hate-monger who would do anything to win. Palin was the most irresponsible decision in history.

    It was very hard for me to not support Hillary, a highly qualified woman, who has served America well.

    However, for me I saw a light in his eyes, the truth in his words and his no fear of the old Washington establishment. This man grew up with one foot in each world and is a tough as they come. Yet he never let the negative words change his message of hope. He is America's son, we should be very proud, our gift to the world. I have asked the universe to walk us all home, to the Whitehouse.

    So stand in line as long as it takes and mark your ballot carefully so it will not be rejected and Vote OBAMA.

    The 21st century needs a 21st century president OBAMA08.

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  88. Connie from Indiana

    No one is going to hold this against Hillary , but John McSenile may want to consider Hillary since he will be going back to the senate with her and she could take over Harry Reids place. To the best political team were is Gov.Palin's medical records?She brags about being transparent.WERE IS HER MEDICAL RECORDS ?VOTE EARLY / VOTE OBAMA / BIDEN
    Connie from "BLUE" Indiana

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  89. MATT WILL, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

    I'm back. This is why Clinton did not win and she is not his VP. To McShame and Company (GOP), this is how you'll won elections in the past, but not this time! Not this time, America........ OBAMA 08'

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  90. Old white guy for OBAMA

    To Gerry,

    YES, the republicans think we are stupid.

    Vote Obama, and send these scumbags packin'

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  91. Dr. Mimi De La Cruz

    THAT WILL WORK?

    AFTER ALL BUSH & MCBUSH HAVE WORKED HARD FOR

    THE WORKING MEN & WOMAN OF THIS NATION ???????

    THE TWO OF THEM HAVE DONE EVERYTHING IN THEIR

    POWER TO DIG OUR HOLE AS DEEP & WIDE AS THEY CAN.

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  92. Henry in Brisol, TN

    once again i love to read the comments of the ignorant. you people dont seem to notice your precious Obama's campaign is doing the exact same thing. and i wont vote for either of them. I wish there was a Paul/Palin ticket....

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  93. Susan from Scotts Valley, CA

    They can't get any true Democratic leaders to endorse McCain so they have to resort to this tactic. That's in comparison to the Republican leadership that have supported Obama like Colin Powell. McCain has to distort the truth (because Clinton DOES NOT support McCain) in order to attempt to win. Unfortunately some people will get that call and say "Wow, if Hillary supports him, so will I."

    Hopefully most people have listened well enough to know otherwise.

    November 2, 2008 12:52 pm at 12:52 pm |
  94. S. Boatman

    This Didnt Help Her Campaign And It Wont Help The Mccain Campaign Either! Mccain Has Based His Campaign On The Negative When Americans Need Positive! That Will Surely Cost Him The Election! People Wanted To Hear Why Your Plans For The Country Are Better, Not What You Think Is Wrong With Your Opponents Plans! Now Your Message Wont Get Across! I Will Be Voting For Obama Because He Stayed On Message And I Know Where He Stands On The Issues! The Fear Tactics Dont Work On Me!

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  95. Buckeye

    truth hurts.

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  96. jim

    Next robo call:

    Hello, this the RNC.

    Please google this:

    obama foreign contributions

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  97. Judy from PA

    I find it humorous to read the comments of the Obama supporters on this blog. You write about how mean and awful McCain is, using smear tactics. But then you call names and are down right rude and mean yourself.
    I don't understand why Obama supporters are so bitter. You want your candidate to unite people, but you are downright nasty. You say it is a historic election because of race, but if a Republican says it, you call him a racist.
    Look in the mirror, people.

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  98. Mariah - Miami

    And that is the same reason she didn't win.
    To the post named Bob,
    Keep in your denial, blame the news, blame whoever you want.
    Even republicans are echoing with who has good sense that this Republican campaign is the dirtiest and despicable they ever seen.

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  99. Jennifer, NY

    "Dummies for President" – vote GOP.

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  100. bonna

    if sarah didn't get all the hillary supporters, this call want make any difference either...

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  101. NO-BAMA

    AGREED!

    I AM A P.U.M.A

    and we all know that Hillary, Bill & Chelsea will push that button for McCain when they are behind that curtain...

    Why would they vote Obama after Obama tried to destroy their legacy by virtually calling them racists in the run-up to the South Caroline dem primary.

    That's unforgivable. Yes, it was a hard-fought race, but for Obama to try and destroy EVERYTHING the Clinton's worked for all their lives–to try and destroy that in 2 weeks...

    That's why 28% of Hillary voters are now solid McCain Voters.

    PUMAS 4 McCAIN/PALIN 2008 !!!

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  102. shelia

    Desperate people do desperate things.... Anyways I am so HAPPY for Barack!!!!

    BARACK AND JOE...2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    By the way I would love to see Sean Hannity 's and Rush Limbaugh's expression Priceless.

    November 2, 2008 12:53 pm at 12:53 pm |
  103. Ghost

    Your robo calls suck McCain!

    Get out and vote Nov. 4th. Send McCain and Palin back home.

    November 2, 2008 12:54 pm at 12:54 pm |
  104. jorge

    Obama is a big liar He denied the status of her aunt as illegal immigrant the same thing he denied when said he didn't hear his pastor Rev. Wright of his anti Americans sermons but later on admitted. He's a shame, a fake guy who pretend to be pro Americans but actually he's a big American detractor.

    November 2, 2008 12:54 pm at 12:54 pm |
  105. Joe the Engineer

    Yes, we agree, but thats before choosing Sarah Palin. Period.

    November 2, 2008 12:55 pm at 12:55 pm |
  106. Michael

    Obama is right: power does not concede defeat easily. This cynical misuse of Senator Clinton is just another indication of that.

    Mark my words: If McCain wins this election, the conventional media win go frantic asking: "Why were all the polls wrong?"

    (1) Duh. (2) Hello?

    Anyone who understands the science of polling knows that – whoever wins – there's no way ALL the polls could be "wrong."

    Ergo, IF McCain wins – which I have no doubt is a distinct possibility – the real question should be: How did Rove and the RNC steal the election this time? They did it in Florida in 2000. They did it in Ohio in 2004. Expect them to try again this year.

    Dog bless (and help) the Uited States of America.

    November 2, 2008 12:55 pm at 12:55 pm |
  107. James

    How do you spell desperation......Maverick......or Mavrick......... :-)

    November 2, 2008 12:55 pm at 12:55 pm |
  108. Brian

    I wish they would make these robocalls illegal. I live in SC but work in NC so I get these calls at work but they are all about NC races. I even got a post card from NC Senator Dole at a SC address. Government efficiency at its best. I just hang up on the calss, even if it is from the campaign I support.

    November 2, 2008 12:55 pm at 12:55 pm |
  109. Brando

    2010 (Mid-terms): The beginning of the end for the Obama Administration.
    2012: The american people made 2010! Official!

    November 2, 2008 12:55 pm at 12:55 pm |
  110. buck24

    All this talk about money spent on advertising. I think that this time it's about the issues. Most people are not swayed by an ad. If McCain had a billion dollars to spend in advertising I still wouldn't vote for him.

    November 2, 2008 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm |
  111. Tracey

    But what McShame fails to realize is that, Hillary supporters are backing Obama!

    November 2, 2008 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm |
  112. Tehran fr TN

    When the GOP going learn you dont try something again that already failed. You saw what saying these comments got her, no where. Try something new and maybe people might listen.

    I sick people saying Afr Americans only voting for Obama because he Black. More Afr Americans acutally was for Clinton thatn Obama at first. Yes, people voted for or against base on Race. American also forgets people vote for or against base on party and hometown, which to be is just as wrong as race.

    November 2, 2008 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm |
  113. Sam

    This is for all who have not yet voted. Please go and vote and exercise that right that is naturally yours. Don't believe in polls because the polls are like gain or loss on paper; it doesn't realize unless you get out and vote. The consequence of not voting in this close election IS a life and death decision – yes, the life and death of the BETTERMENT of this great society and country. Signed – a naturalized immigrant citizen.

    November 2, 2008 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm |
  114. theogracias

    There can only be one winner. We have known for awhile it is not Hillary and on Tuesday we will know for sure it is not John McCain. Other than that, it's too little too late.

    November 2, 2008 12:56 pm at 12:56 pm |