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As long as Michelle is running around the country opening her mouth at rallies than she's fair game. Guess if hubby lose tomorrow than she would no longer be proud of our nation.

McCain/Palin are playing dirty politics, they are a disgrace to America. God forbid if they win, which I'm sure they won't. The American people I believe are too smart to let that happen.

Obama/Biden all the way!! They are the best thing ever to happen!!

I think it's the hypocricy that puts a bad taste in everyone's mouth when it comes to the Republicans. Sure, talk about Michelle, but let's not forget that Cindy McCain is a drug addict who should have gone to jail for stealing from a children's charity to support her habit.

I'd much rather trust my children to Michelle...

any person of sound judgemant know america is tainted when folk like Rush Limbaugh can command the audience he does with his extremist views, america need to take inventory of itself in a bad way

It is truly unfortunate that the only way the GOP knows how to run a campaign is to trash everything about an opponent, family members included.

What happened to the 'respectful' campaign McCain promised to run?

The republicans have run one of the most slanderous, disgusting, incompetent campaigns I can remember. Hey, it's just like the last 8 years of Bush!

Once again, there's a double-standard. The Democrats can do whatever they want and campaign however they please, but yet they point the finger at the Republicans for doing the exact same thing. I am so tired of both parties and the way they campaign. But Obama, has already gone back on his word on several things, especially regarding accepting the public financing. IF he gets elected, just expect more of the same lies and half-truths over the next 4 years. Then, those of you who voted for him, can get what you voted for. We'll see how much you like his so-called "change" then!

I am with soon to be first lady Michelle Obama!! She knows exactly how I feel!! I finally have HOPE!!

congratulations to all who voted early or who will vote. Why did John chose you as his wife asked a reporter, "I guess he wanted a good wife and mother." Was she trying to say the wife he was married to when he was imprisoned was not a good wife and mother? Cindy needs to get over herself.! Besides who would want a first lady who can't shake hands without breaking her wrist. Thank God, we won't have to see her after 11/04. And when Sarah goes back to A-l-a-s-k-a to vote, she needs to fly back on the private plane she used to fly here. There will be nothing for her to do in the lower 48 after Monday.

If you don't want anything said about your family, then make sure your family does't make any stupid comments to the media. Obama is not what we need in "The White House".

I thought family, especially children was off limits. Remember McCains vile comments about Chelsea Clinton...have you seen her now, she is quite beautiful...it always backfires.

Obama/Biden08/12

They have tried so hard to discredit this family but they have failed.

America, it is time to wake up and face your racist ways. We are all the same regardless. I feel very sorry for racist people because they are very angry and sad inside even though they will never admit it to anyone.

What a whiner. His wife has been campaigning like none of the other spouses. She wants power just as much as her husband. Therefore, it is legitimate to criticize her. If you can't take the heat, stay out of the Whote House.

They have a very nice family I look forward to having them in the White House for the NEXT 8 years God Bless the Obama's

Just consider the source. And this from a campaign that talks about "unity'. Dignity is the word that comes to mind when I think of Michelle Obama,

That shows again what a low level and primitive campaign the Reps. are running.

i would be proud to have Michelle Obama as the next first lady.

she deserves to live in the house that her forefathers built.

Rush Limbaugh went after her, and for the next century Im going to do my best to get Rush Limbaugh fired and off the airwaves.Its nothing but slander and lies with him.

Geeesh, I sure hope after tomorrow, we can see a more "united" America, getting on past "name calling", racism, bigotry, bias, etc...Its "time" for the "new America", to show itself, and all others to go in the closet, never to hear their ugly comments again..PLEASE, it is a new America rising, get with the program folks..
senior white independents voting for OBAMA, and a new America, and Change we CAN believe in ! and sure hope we have millions of others "joining" us !

What attacks on Cindy McBush? That's she's a junkie? That's not an attck; that's called the TRUTH. And, with Caribou Barbie, you can't have it both ways. You can't have her throwing out outlandish attcks on Obama and not expect for some to come back on her. But, that is the double standard that conservatives have operated under for centuries.

Obama/Biden '08

Hey neocons, take your last licks because after tomorrow you will have the FIRST African-American as your president!
Go OBAMA/BIDEN!

Concerned in MA: You must be a hypocrite. Did the Obama campaign run any ad on Cindy like the republicans did on Michelle? NO. Did newspapers run articles on the potential first ladies and the trouble thye've had in their lives and the press? YES. So how can you call Obama a hypocrite when the democratic party ran no ad on Cindy but the republicans did that to Michelle; and Michelle kept her cool when Cindy was taking direct cheap shots at her on the so-called patriotism comments. Concerned in MA you are worse than a HYPOCRITE you are a HYPOCRITICAL LOSER. GET LOST!

If you are running for the highest office, as much as you want to prevent it, families do get involved by the rival party specially if the party is pro-mudslinging even below the belt. Mr. Obama and DNC chose to take the high road on this matter. McCain/Palin and RNC knowing their candidate's spouses are out of bounds are exploiting this advantage. IF I were to chose between Michelle Obama whose words were taken out of context and whose attacks are based on innuendos but served her America well over Cindy McCain and Todd Palin who actually were/are involved in anti-American acts . It is a NO-Brainer!!

Give me a break, Michelle Obama has been treated with kid gloves and we all know the reason why!

Obama's campaign is down right dirty, they words may not of crossed Obama mouth, but he's got plenty of people working for him that are saying negative things about Cindy McCain, Sarah Palin, Todd Palin and their children.

Did Obama speak up when the NYT smeared Cindy McCain!! No, of course not!

I'm proud that Obama never attacked Cindy on her drug addiction or that she stole from a charity. Also, I'm proud of Obama for not going after Cindy for being John's nurse.

his comments concern me about his family and by that I mean he should know that when running for this type of possition he and his family will be held to a higher standard as they should be!

Roxanne; she never was proud. Michele made that very clear!

She said what she meant. Just like many people who have been excluded for so long feel, but the more important point is ...do we really know what these people really stand for? hmmm

Obama is off base!! If his wife is in front of a public microphone speaking about her country and making negative value judgements about her country, she can and should be criticized just like any one else.

You go Greg from Minnesota!!!

You sound a little angry. Perhaps you should seek help.

I'm so tired of McCain's "lie, lie and keep lying unti something sticks' tactics. I was kind of undecided until a month ago, when McCain started to get nasty, divisive and really dirty. They have called Obama every name they could think of. The other day they were targeting his half-aunt (who he is not really close to) and now Michelle, his wife. I don't want a president who has NO HONOR and NO ETHICS. I'm so DISAPPOINTED with the way McCain has carried his campaign and his FEAR and SMEAR tactics have REINFORCED MY DECISION TO VOTE FOR OBAMA. OBAMA will be a GREAT PRESIDENT for ALL AMERICANS !

AMERICANS THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE, VOTE for GOOD CHANGE, JUDGMENT and EXPERIENCE VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!

You expect her to campaign for public office; it is FAIR to question about that... not about anything else... where is Sarah Palin's medical records ?
Where is Palin's OPEN press conference? can Palin handle an hours national press conference? common... make it a fair game...

also, Roxanne is right – her actual line used "REALLY" with emphasis on that word. It was such a made up story when it broke anyway, she was just saying how the campaign has inspired her again, she never said she didn't love America before that.

Never mind the fact that Obama's wife actually MADE those comments. If she'd never made them, there wouldn't be a problem. This is not the first time she's been out of line. I am deeply saddened that this woman may become our next first lady.

For anyone that is accusing the Obama campaign of attacking Cindy McCain..you are blatant liars!!!!!!

Michelle Obama needs to toughen up is she's going to be the first lady. The world stage is not for the faint of heart. If you're going to say this is a "downright mean" nation, you better be prepared to take your licks.

Lay off from both Families especially Kids.

Finally all the bickering will be over and we will go on with our lives. I am just happy that the socialist liberals will be in the office as I will finally get to qualify for Earned Income Credit. It's about time..... History in the making as Obama will make history in his presidency.... I am not going to say that he will be as good as the Clinton Presidency, but will make much of history, either good or bad. Jimmy Carter made it to the history books too.

Its a shame to see how divided the coutry is and people arent being judged by their substance.
Obama stopped the crowd form booing McCain during a rally by telling them to vote.
McCain and Palin on the other had encouraged and allowed negativity and racial slurs from the crown.
The families shouldnt be targets for the media.... if you have something to address take it to the candidates.

First lady in waiting Michelle Obama we love you.Intelligent woman for the people
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

WAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
cry on Obama
we know that when you lose the election we wll once again see the true side of the Democrats come out pointing the finger at everyone else, crying, wanting to count only democratic counties, fraud, etc...
cry cry cry

Mc cain has always stooped so low in his campaigns. Gop is hioghly responsible too. but the tides have just gone. the gop boat is not on sail this time. go Obaama Gooooooooooooooooo

He had clearly mentioned that family is off limits a few months ago. From what I see, he has not attacked McCain/Cindy/Palin but rather to approach them on the lies and smears.

Why should he not stand for himself? I would if it was me...
I am glad he did....

Maybe, the Repubs would finally learn a lesson...

Sorry Repubs....you've got to own this!! You started this very ugly and disgraceful campaign. From hate to, race and the unorganization takes the cake. You have no one to blame but yourselves. Especially when your own party members jump sheet by the hundreds...

Welcome to the world, Mr. Obama. You dragged your family into the public eye, and now you all have to deal with it.

Michelle called Barack her "baby daddy", so how is labeling her his "baby momma" out of bounds?

She made herself a public figure by campaigning and making public speeches.

If they are campaigning for you they are fair game. They can't just say anything and not be questioned.

Greg

Name one time McCain personally said anything about Michelle. Regarding Palin, there has never been an impregnated teenager in the history of this country that was more ridiculed.

I had never contributed to a political campaign until I heard the "Obama's baby mamma" comment. At the moment I heard that, I got up off the couch, went to my computer, and donated $500 to Obama's campaign.

To say "lay off" of someone who is actively campaigning for you is just dumb. If any candidate wants to keep his/her own family out of the attacks by the other campaign, they should not have them out stumping for their campaign.

I agree...Cindy McCain is all in up arms over comments about her lying, racist hubby. She wouldn't have been able to handle all of the attacks Michelle Obama has had to handle.

I will be voting this afternoon for Obama/Biden.

The Republican party continues to try and scare black voters into thinking they can't vote or shouldn't vote – It's shameful. God is watching. I can't imagine cheating my way through an election, because than you never won – you cheated.

Two words.. "Quit whining"

Oh please... Obama didn't go after Cindy McCain even though she's an easy target. He has every right to say what he said.

so, what Michelle said in her thesis during her Princeton days, WHAT about that Sen Obama ?

She is a mature lady, and is going places , defending you.
Why is she out of bounds ?

Labeling Michelle Obama as the Senator's "baby mama" was inescusable, and merits public apology. This reference belittles her accomplishments and her worth as a human being.

What would have been in the news if someone had referred to Cindy McCain as John's "drug-addicted home-wrecker"?

She waived her status as a "bystander" when she got up in public and began representing or promoting the Democratic candidate. She became a public figure at that moment and her words are fair game for scrutiny and comment. Just because she is a wife or a female, does not give her the opportunity to say what she wants, to whomever she wants and then sit behind some shield of "lay off my wife" from the candidate that she was supporting.

The dems didn't go after Todd because there was nothing to go after. Michelle stumped for Barry and in the first 5 minutes of campaigning she started to sound like rev wright...
-I have never been proud of my country
-I have never been proud of my country in my adult life
-America in 2008 is a mean country
-People shouldn't vote for someone because they think she is pretty (referring to Palin)
If he didn't want her comments "attacked" she shouldn't have said such stupid things.

I agree with you soundbyte. Obama took the high road in this election process, and it has speaks to his character as a man. Can't say the same for McCain.

Oh my God! that is just the beginning....stop crying about your wife being attacked......I am sure she can take care of herself........she acts like a tough cookie....so let her handle her own battles.....God help her if she can't.....Is she going to cry if she become the 1st Lady....oh my God....I sure don't want someone in the white house that will not be able to stand for herself.........she needs to be able to take it.....because it is not going to stop.....people will continue to attack her as long as she cries wolf.....

Hopefully Michelle will have the last laugh.

She was and is fair game

Bringing remarks against the wives/husband is unethical in that they did not choose to be in the limelight as their spouses are. Besides, they are not the ones running for office.

It's certain that if one looks deep enough, everyone has something to hide and prefers it not be made public. The only ones who can be considered fair game are the ones running for office.....let it stop there.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012

Attack is what you do when you have no plan.
Obama 08!

Sorry, Obama. You have chosen a path that will put Michelle front and center.

If a spouse is going to make a public speech, then it is not out of bounds to criticize that speech. She was publically stumping for her husband, and therefore is open to criticism.

The Khalidi tape exists, and the LA Times refuses to make it public; the "whitey" tape(s) exist, were rapidly bought by pro-bama forces, and will not be made public.
And CNN will not make public this post.

Well, goes to show you that most republicans still hate black people.

President Barack Obama First Lady Michelle Obama GOD BLESS AMERICA

Obama's simply been the better man in this campaign.

Obama is a cry baby liberal. Always playing the pity card. Where
were his comments when the left wing New York Times went
after Senator McCains wife. I don't recall him saying anything to
discredit them.. Can't have it both ways...

It made the McCain camp look small & marked the begining of their downfall. That's how history wil mark those attacks.

"Hypocrite.

What about the attacks on Cindy McCain?

What about the attacks on Todd Palin?."

Oh, that's right, Obama never did attack them.

What about the way Sarah Pain has been treated and not to forget Hillary Clinton. Mrs. Obama got off really easy. She has not been subjected to the hateful words that these other ladies had to put up with. What's good for the goose is good for gander. Get over it. They even went as far as putting down Chelsea Clinton. Why should THE ONE not be touched – she put herself out there.

If you are going to use a quote, at least make sue it is correct.

Mrs. Obama said "For the first time in my adult life I am REALLY proud of my country." The way it is quoted above makes it look as though she was saying she was never proud.

Get it right.

If a candidate's spouse is fair game then we should really discuss Todd Palin's ties to the Alaskan Independence Party. That's what's UN-AMERICAN!

Obama/Biden '08

VOTE!!! VOTE!! VOTE!!!.......Not voting for grandpa....not voting for moose head.......Voting for "that one"

LIP - Sara Palin is a candidate for the vice presidency. Michelle Obama is not. How can you even compare the two? Besides, Palin has given as good as she has gotten.

THe GOP is the scum of the earth and will do anything to win an election. I hope they all get voted out.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Obama is a Christian man. He could very easily taken the low road that McCain /Palin took, but that just also shows that he is more intelligent.A graduate of a prestigious school in which those two would not have qualified further proves the kind of man he is.
The Keating 5 and palling around with G. Liddy would have been a slap in McCain's face, but he chose not to. Palin;s husbund wanting to separate from the US and not practicing what she preaches(abstinence) also her abuse of power. Enough on these two to sink them both, but he took the high road.

If comment's toward his wife are out of bounds then tell her to be quiet and stop spending $4,000 on room service for her lunches! I forgot, we're not allowed to criticize "The Obama" We are only allowed to praise Him and give Him thanks for saving us from our dreadful lives.

Gee, that's too bad Obama

I will so enjoy seeing this family in the white house.
Senator Obama is a shining light, he has vision, character and morals. So much more than the other side.

Ask Cindy McCain about being unfairly attacked...

My first Lady, Michelle Obama....I am proud.......

the RNC cant get anything on Obama so they attack his family and people he may have bumped into throughout his lifetime...they are soooo pathetic.

Thankfully, 36 hours from now, as McCain prepares to deliver his concession speech, none of this will matter anymore.

Once you run for office the first rule is get tough skin.
Does this mean you will tax us more for showing the dumb comments said by your spouse or any other member of your family

Hey LIP, Sarah Palin is running for Vice President. She deserves all the scrutiny she gets especially when she's a 72 year-old heartbeat away from the Presidency!! Michelle Obama is a totally different story!!

If she campaigns for him then she is fair game. If she wants to sit off on the sideline then she can be a civilian. Honestly I'm not voting for a First Lady, and I hope she doesn't follow the example of Hillary and strong arm her way into White House business.

UNDECIDED IN '08

Obama's camp can go after Sarah Palin and Joe the plummer with a vengence and he has the audacity to say his wife is off limits. No there's no double standard with this guy is there?????

I can't wait for tomorrow we'll finally vote McCain/Palin into office and we get to stop seeing Obama pretending to be the nice guy on t.v. everyday.

Michelle Obama said in an interview with Larry King that
she changes her husbands opinion all the time.

That statement alone disqualifies her as "off limits"

Personally I thought it was strange the way she was removed from the campaign. Perhaps Obama's handlers feared she would out her husband's true beliefs.

But I guess it only took an unemployed plumber to do so.

"Spread it around."

She was fair game the moment she stepped up the the podium and stumped for him.

Unfortunately "Tom in Delaware" its not that simple to expect employers to hire people based on "character." Affirmative Action isn't perfect and isn't fair at times either, but neither is the rest of the world.

I wonder if Obama is also shocked by the "left wing" attacks and treatment of Sara Palins family or is this a one way street?

Senator Obama has every right to feel the way he does and to express his feelings when it comes to his family. Always remember the Bible verse? "No weapon formed against me shall prosper" I did not hear anyone call Palin's daughter "Baby Mama"! I am so glad this is almost over. There are more good people in our country of all nationalities that out weigh the hateful ones.

Yes Go Obama/Biden 08!!!!!!

Michelle is smart, elegant and the role model we need for girls in this country and around the world. She worked for everyting she has, it wasn't inherited through a family trust! Thus, she sees the world from the same lenses as most of us Americans. Fox was out of line and they know it! Not only are we going to have 2 intellectuals as president and vice president, we are also going to have 2 intellectual spouses right there with them! I am just praying they win. The thought of McCain and Palin running this country is simply scary! scary! If this is the best the republicans could do then they deserve to lose!

Nobody that recently has been proud of the American people should be a First Lady. You should always be proud of your country. She's not patriotic and has no place to be where JackieO was.

I think it's honorable to see a man standing up for his wife. He's not whining or accusing the McCain campaign of doing it – he's just saying he feels it's out of bounds. He's done the same when the media has blasted McCain or Palin's family.

These things are quite common by a candidate running low in poll. Negative campaign are meant to distract from main issue. I have most often heard McCain mentioning what Obama will do. If McCain would have concentrated on what he is going to do,probably he would have been in a better shape, or atleast he would have maintained he diginity and respect.

I think Michelle Obama seems like an awesome person. Sure, she's put her foot in her mouth occasionally (who hasn't?). But ultimately, she's going to make a great first lady.

sorry he feels that way, but...this has been an "out of bounds" election all the way around. I have never seen, felt, heard such hate mongering aimed at everyone involved, even at Palin's children, so as far as "civilians" are concerned, I feel your pain, Barack.

Concerned in Ma have you heard the Obama campaign come after Todd or Cindy? No. Only the right wing media nuts go after family.

Obama was correct to say Michelle was 'off limits.'

That is why, even though I would have agreed if the Obama camp would have labeled Cindy a 'stepford wife,' they decided not to.

They are above that and realize there are lines that, once crossed, only make you look pathetic and desperate. Oh wait, that's EXACTLY what it did to McCain!

Obama/Biden TOMORROW!

Michelle is going to be an awesome first lady

First Lady Michelle Obama!! What a nice thought. I can't wait to see those beautiful children in the White House.

Palins daughter was attacked, as were rude and mean comments made about her youngest son Trig.

Why would anyone think Obama's comment is hypocritical? He never attacked any spouse in the campaign, so his anger at having his spouse attacked is by no means hypocritical. He also specifically said that attacking Bristol Palin is off limits for his campaign, so he's certainly not hypocritical in that respect.

I agree that Cindy McCain has been attacked in the campaign. Obama is not the one who attacked her, Obama didn't endorse the attack, and Obama didn't blame McCain for the attacks on his wife, either. There's nothing hypocritical about his statement.

If she goes out campaigning for him and talking bad about this country she is fair game.

Nice Lady !

Oh, family is off limits? Tell that to Jack Ryan.

Obama kept his promise on not attacking family member, otherwise Todd Palin's AIP connection will be all over the place now.

I did saw several occasions on TV, TV anchors asked republican strategists/supporters about Todd and AIP issue. They either ignored the question completely or claimed no knowledge about it, but would not dispute the relation outright. That tells me they know about the connection but do not want to discuss it.

For those who are saying Obama is a "hypocrite" or "phony" about this.

Name ONE time he said anything about Cindy McCain or Todd Palin? Name one!

Palin has gone after comments Michelle had made while on the trail. So has Cindy McCain. NOT ONCE did Barack or Michelle or Jill or Joe make ANY comment about Cindy or Todd.

You want to yell at someone about coverage of Todd or Cindy, go cry to the media. Obama/Biden has run a "family is off limits" campaign just as they said they should. McCain's side...not so much.

Speaking of staying away From Family. I think the Democrats have shown great restraint by not going after Todd Palin. It just shows the difference between the two parties. Republicans equates Hate+Fear. While the Democrats represent decency. As to Governor Palin however. Just wait until the right wing of the Republican Party finds out that she's had an abortion. Stick that in your 'Holier Than Thou' set of principles and don't try to tell me how to think or vote.

Obama forever

Tom in Delaware – McCain is the one who should defend his wife against the media, just as Obama is defending his. I don't expect McCain to call the media on attacks on Michelle Obama. The husband/wife defends, not the opposing candidate.

And by the way, the article on Cindy McCain only made McCain himself look bad, not her. I actually felt sorry for her, among the things written, her going through multiple miscarriages alone while he was off in DC. It made her human and sympathetic and probably a more loving wife than he has been a loving husband to her. She deserves better.

Is there something wrong with having intelligent people in the White House. Senator Obama and his wife are both highly intelligent. We have seen the last eight years what it is like to have someone you want to have a beer with in the White House. Everyone in this great nation knows it has been a complete disaster. When listening to the reasons given for not voting for Senator Obama, sometimes seem so very small, I don't know enought about him, he is to liberal and so on. If anyone had taken the time and gone to his web site as I did, you would know what he stands for and how he would achieve his goals.
America, will not be fooled by the small things and lies that are being told by the Republicans.

The Republican canidates have stooped low on attacks and untruths. Oh... Cindy McCain and Todd Palin - now there's some background! Why are Sarah Palin's medical records not release yet with Vote Day tomorrow?? IF I was voting for McCain I would want to know what is going on with her–mentally and physically, since he is so old and our lives could be left in the Bimbo's hands!

Has the Democrats attacked the Republicans' families? NO.

Again, the arrogance and elitism of the Republicans is shining through.

Jack Cafferty was right......

it is getting ugly out there.

Please vote for Obama.

Barack ,
maybe you should feel just as strongly then for the attacks against Cindy McCain in papers such as the New York Times. They endorsed you, they love you...and so you have decided that attacks on your wife are out of bounds, but you fail to abolish the NY times for its attacks against your opponents wife. Shame on you Obama...your wife stumps for you and when she makes comments like she has...then those comments are fair game. It is plain to see she is for the first time proud of America and you only had your faith in our country confirmed after winning a primary in Iowa...says a lot about you both. I for one have been proud of my country for as long as I can remember in my 42 years. You're character should be questioned due to your own past affiliations and past and current statements. You are certainly not due the honor of being the President of the United States of America.

Compared to Palin and Cindy, Michelle looks like an angel.

Oh so they can't talk about Michelle, but they can talk about Cindy?!?

Come on people wake up!

Hmm...well, what about your illegal AUNT? I guess its okay she has been the beneficiary of public housing? Oh yes, that's right, you are a socialist. So, of course it's okay.

Michelle has put herself out there in the spotlight and at the podium. Remember those attacks on Hillary? And what about the attacks on McCain's wife. When you run for office you expose your entire family.

You know these ring wing nuts are said to be christian, they are nothing more then a bunch of hypocrits. It is shameful and I am sure if they ask themselves that all important question,
"what would Jesus do?" they would find they have not served their god very well.
Obama's camp has run a respectable campaign and I am proud to be a supporter and I pray to God he wins so our country has a true chance again to be viewed by the world for the great country we are.

Obama 08 dare to hope again, dare to hope....

CNN, the correct quote was, "For the first time in my life, I am really proud of my country..."

"REALLY" is what she said. It doesn't mean she never was proud of it, she's just really proud of it now.

A nuance, but get it right. Go back to the tape.

Bringing family into the political line of fire should be taboo. But, when
you run a no good, dirty, low-down, coniving, unscrupulous, cheap
unethical campaign, then nothing else matters. I can't wait to vote !!

ObamaBiden '08/'12

I understand the sensitivity when it comes to spouses, but why is it o.k. in Obama's eyes for the insults to Cindy McCain, go unnoticed,
nor for him to come out in public and tell his campaign and supporters not to go there. Instead, just like he did in the Trinity
church, he sits back and enjoys it. This is becoming a normal pattern for him. Why? Because he can, and he knows he has the media to back him up since he's become their Messiah.

Come on Barry you can come up with something better than that. Let the big girl speak and she did.,,,,,,,,What else do you have in your closet-any more illegals OR possibly just YOU AND YOUR AUNT!!!!

Show your birth certificate if you have nothing to hide--

Time has proven that the democrats ran a better campaign than the republicans. There were plenty of opportunites to diss the spouses of the republican candidates, but the dems took the high road. Michelle Obama has maintained her composure and has been nothing but lady like in interviews and on the trail. I appreciate the fact that she has not exploited he children for political gain. And...lets not forget her frugal wardrobe.

It's o.k. for Obama to attack Palin and her family, and to attack Cindy but oh no it's not fair to say anything about Micele or his family.

Can you imagine if the Obama camp had opened up on McCain's wife? Oh WOW!! And we thought Palin was wide open....

Thank you Obama for trying to keep this about the issues and not DRAMA!!!

She's going to do us proud as first lady. We love you, Michelle!

McCain and the GOP have turned their party into irrelevance and a joke.

Obama has turned America BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just like the Dems laid off of Sarah Palin's family, right? They didn't pick on her pregnant daughter, her baby boy with Down's, her husband, etc.

Funny how it's okay when it's someone else, but is out of bounds when it's about *your* family, huh??

Not to worry, Wednesday morning they will be calling you the "future first lady"!

I am a huge Obama supporter. And his stand is very gallant. I applaud him for it. But I disagree. If your spouse goes out and stumps for you, then your spouse is fair game. If Michelle stayed out of the limelight, then he would be correct – then she should be off limits.

And to Concerned in MA – Obama never leveled any attacks on Cindy McCain or Todd Palin, and it's not his job to police what the media puts out there.

@Concerned in MA...Obama nor his campaign has ever personally attacked Cindy or Todd. What is he supposed to do control every single blogger, pundit, and journalist in the world. He can only control himself and his campaign and he has never brought in the candidates spouses although I wished he had of.

The republicans have stooped to the lowest level this election,
running the sleeziest campaign in the history of our country,
Voters, we do not want nor can we survive their caliber of
people leading our country. Not only their unscrupulous
behavior they have almost destroyed our country with
their policies, irresponsible support for big business,
the rich, lobbyists and special interests.
Please voters, get out and vote for surivial of our country.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden 08.

Too bad he didn't talk to the people on "The View' or the New York Times and how they have treated Cindy McCain. Seems it only works on Obama's one way road.

But that is what Republicans do best – hit and run – throw out smear and fear. They cannot run on merit, they run on slime! OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Mrs. Obama being labeled “Obama’s baby mama,” by Fox News and “Mrs. Grievance” by the conservative National Review underlines how racial the Rethuglican party is and how they continually 'pump up' the hatred within their bigoted contention.
I AM NOT PROUD of these actions. I AM PROUD of my country that they have seen beyond and now we stand at the forefront of turning the race card over in America. Obama WILL BE the best thing to ever happen to politics in America to unite us. What have we continually seen from McCain? Anger, mob mentality in his rallies, and fist pounding from the podium. Thank you Barack, for your unceasing commitment to unite us even in light of all the attacks you have and will face. God Bless you and your family as you lead our broken country.

»Life is good.America is great.» Tomorrow=A HISTORIC day! Yes.

Oh that is so interesting. Obama complaining about attacks on his wife...what about left wing media attacks on Palin...isn't that just as important to him that they would attack a female running for VP of the US. I'm sorry, but that is more important to me than what he perceives to be attacks against his wife, which I have heard nothing of, but makes for a good story coming from CNN????

Obama...you know better... these guys just want to win. Period. They'll do and say anything to and about anybody if it puts them ahead.

That's why they attack your ideas and solutions, while not offering up any real alternatives.

Obama lays out a detailed economic plan and constantly instructs people to go on-line and check it out.

McCain on the other hand just says "I won't raise taxes" while not putting fourth any real ideas or solutions.

Michelle Obama did not believe she could ever be fully integrated into white society as a black woman, she wrote in her 1985 Princeton University senior-year thesis, and sometimes felt like a "visitor" at the Ivy League school, rather than an accepted student.

And the NYT report on Cindy McCain was not disgusting?

Barbara NC You will have made your bed.. Please use some intelligence when speaking. You have personally made your case as why NOT to vote for Obama. Hopefully your neighbors are not as dense as you.

Michelle Obama: "Whitey?! That's something George Jefferson would say."

Haha! You go girl.

Baloney. She is the wife of a presidential candidate. when she says she is just now proud of America, what do you suppose is being said behind closed doors. Just like Rev Write. Both are fair game.

that's ok let the dogs make their comments but the truth is obama will be our nexts president.

This is old news. We are working hard to end elections that are won on lies and smear. The old tactics of Karl Rove and Lee Atwater may end this election. Next we need to cut down the time allowed to campaign. 2 years to run for the presidency is way to long and costly.

I believe Barack Obama will go a long way in helping to move a brighter future agenda forward. I am a small business owner and I am excited about Baracks ideas for small business. I hope other business owners don't buy into the lies coming from McCain and Palin. Actuallly, we are alot smarter than that.

I just hope after all this is over we can come together as a nation and set our agendas aside and work together to fix the bush years and get our country back on the right track.

Tom In delaware your a fool .
Cindy McCain give me a break .

Obama is right about what he said your voting for McCain by your comments but guess what its McCains last stand .
November 4th your guy McCain will be on the losing side of History for good.

CNN are you not going to report on Obama and the coal?

Amen to that. Michelle Obama has been vilified by the religious extremist of the right. She will make a splendid first lady, as opposed to Cindy McCain and her million dollar wardrobe. Cindy has nothing in common with the ordinary American. It will be nice to have a president and first lady who have actually sat down and written checks to pay their bills (instead of relying on "my accountant"). These are real people who understand what it is like to not own your own home, to not have things handed to you because of your last name (Hensley, McCain, Bush). Nice, normal people you could be living next to, yet with an outstanding intellect, wonderful education and adorable children.

This is a Divided States of America, the polls clearly indicate that. We clearly need a tested, experienced and qualified leader or Commander-in-Chief in a dangerous world. Obama has a questionable job-resume, past history, and a long record of flip-flops, keeping chaning his mind over the years. Can we trust him?

I do believe that family should be out of bounds. Obama has been very good at not draging the McCain clan into this election. There are plenty of things he could have attacked both the McCains and Palins for but he didn't. That speaks very highly of his character.

His wife seems like when not in front of the camera she could be mean and snooty!

Now HERE is a man who KNOWS what honor means, who knows what integrity means, and actually LIVES IT! Unlike McCain who just talks about these notions while embodying neither.

Obama is a man that ALL AMERICANS can be proud to have as President.

Let's do the right thing tomorrow, people. VOTE FOR OUR FUTURE! VOTE FOR OBAMA!

This is tit for tat... Hasn't Cindy McCain been criticized? She's criticized for being rich, for being a blond. You name it. Obama supporters, stop whining and take it, like it is given. Obama supporters are so double standard. Grow up.

It's not a big deal. No one who is serious takes Fox News seriously anyway. It's only function is to make hard right-wing supporters feel good before going to bed at night. If you don't believe me, find one person who knows anything about journalism and ask them what they think of Bill O'Reily or Sean Hannity.

Those polling booths better work and not try to mess up Obama. Obama is declared the winner already. Lets get this over with!

Obama 2008-2016!!!!!!!!!

As my big sister Hillary said... "No way. No How. No McCain."

»Americans!=Vote with your Heart but Vote also with your Brain! Yes.

Hypocrite.

What about the attacks on Cindy McCain?

What about the attacks on Todd Palin?

Oh, that's right. Those don't count.

Wow, you all are deleting my comments and they were not bad as some of them that I have read.

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA

If he was as desperate as his opponents, the Obama campaign would have a field day with the records of Todd Palin, and Cindy McCain. But being the honorable man he is, rather than the honorable man he "says he is" like McCain. He would not do that. This campaign is based on being above the anything goes politics.

It's pretty sad that the families are dragged into the fray. It seems that the MSM pretty much left the VP spouses alone.

Fox News – don't worry – they won't be around much longer. They're imploding.

»Tomorrow=CELEBRATION day! Yes.

God knows if the "liberal media" was harping on Cindy McCain for being a thief and a drug addict the repugs would be screaming bloody murder. Just goes to show that anything the GOP say is not ok is EXACTLY what they do. Complete hypocrisy. I will be so glad when they are tossed out on their rumps.

They can Call Michelle whatever they want but on Nov. 4, 2008 at 11:59 PM they will be calling her First Lady Michelle Obama!

Bye, bye, Republicans-your viciousness has earned you the boot you'll get tomorrow!

Nobody is attacking Palin's underage teenage daughter, but if she were the daughter of Obama, he would have been disqualified.
Palin is a lying bimbo!Release your medical records and I think the American people will have a lot to talk about.

She's a hateful witch who makes speechs for you, so she's fair game.

Did Obama ever speak out against the New York Times smearing of Cindy McCain.

What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

Let's get some true equality in this country by repealing Affirmative Action...then we can hire people based on the content of their character...just like MLK said.

Michelle will make a great First Lady. I love Barack, but what first turned me on to him was hearing Michelle speak.

If the truth came out again about McCain's wife, there would have been no room for any campaigning.

Ha ha ha ha ha

Thank God this is almost over. There should be a rule that anyone who lies is disqualified. Who wants a liar representing this country?

Obama/Biden – I voted early for the ethical pair. Not perfect, but not like the other side with lies, hate, fear, division.

Grow up, Barry.

Of course you agree to expose your family when you agree to run. Knock off the "knight in shining armor protecting my family" nonsense.

What a PHONY you are!!!!!!!!

Michelle is a big girl, and your LITTLE girls have no say!

»The VICTORY is coming!...Tomorrow!...