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I want someone arrested and put in jail. I am tired of this nonsense.

Hey, Mr. "Nobama"...you said we won't enjoy the next ride. Have you enjoyed the last 8 years of "Mr. Toad's wild ride"???
The next President has his work cut out for him. We don't even know the half of the mess/problems/deficit/lies/etc. of the last 8 years!!
Good Luck to the next President and the American public!

It's typical for republicans to use a sloppy has been, aka Rush Limbaugh to pollute the air at the election site. It goes to show Americans what kind of trash is voting republican. If you haven't voted yet, and your a democrat, get to your polling station before your chance is gone.

You GO, Tami! Exactly... doesn't matter which side you're on, everyone deserves the right to vote their choice!

Go Obama.... one exciting night in Texas!!

Get with it people black panthers don't exist anymore!! And the people in virginia supressing voters were probably mad racist white people!! Lol give it up people obama is our president! Sounds good huh

I don't think I'll ever understand the party fanatics in BOTH parties. My confusion is not biased.

Indeed, I believe that such a situation would be threatening no matter what race or ethnicity. I hope the story will not be "supressed".

How is America racist if McCain wins? Is America racist for not electing Jesse Jackson President in the 80's? Is America racist for electing Clinton twice? He's a white guy just like McCain. On topic now, the alleged suppression sounds like some dudes without a job and nothing to do.

To the person who said "what about leaving your racial prejudices aside' ... are you going to pretend that a very large part of this presidential election is NOT racially charged? If you believe so, your head is clearly in the sand.

I hope this nation can come together as one. We are all connected...If we all look deep in our family tree. No one is 100% of anything. ONE RACE...HUMAN

how can anyone say this is not a "race thing?" Ironically, this election has segregated and divided this country more than ever before.

Too much law enforcement at a polling place? The only people that should be scared are criminals. That is obsurd that law enforcement presence is a suppression issue.

Guys it is not only African Americans voting for Obama guess what gasp I am white and I think his politics are very compelling .

Ever think that a certain party paid some people to stand there and pretend they were Black Panthers? White people are voting for Obama, too, so it's a stupid idea. Which is typical of a certain party.

Using the electoral college as a voting system does not coincide with the will of the people. Your vote does not count for anything.

CNN was reporting the black panther story around 2:00 p.m. today. So that is were Martin got it from, it was breaking News. Nice to see you folks writing in are so unbiased..biased!!

The number of frightened, conspiracy-theorist, doomsayer, hallucinating people on this board is unbelievable. We have a looooong way to go in this country. Idiocy is rewarded by Presidents like GWB, unfortunately.

I am flabbergasted at the racism I have experienced in your country today. I have lived here for 10 years and this is the first time that people showed their true colors. I left my country of birth because of the racism there but I am thinking I need to move to Canada after feeling that familiar feeling of disgust

What is the point to all of this finger pointing! I voted for McCain, but if Obama wins, it is a very historic moment for our country.

Thank you it seems the press is afraid to look racist i watched the black panther problem to c if anybody said anything but they were all cowards but i am not so if the black cats start a racist thing in my town they will be treated as thugs and will be put down

The Philly issue is on You Tube.

Martin your a dumb a$$!
that didnt even happen!

It's called a rumor sweety!

Well you know what Kevin, the white hooded crew in South Carolina also should have gotten billyclub and monkey-knuckled along with the man in Philadelphia. Hell, anyone, crew, or group intimidating others during voting should be billyclub and monkey-knuckled to the ground.

As it turns out, that appears to be a hoax, Martin. In fact, FOX itself debunked it. Next?

Cheers
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what about obamas boys the panthers in penn? they didn't make them leave left them there to intimidate voters

It is happen everywhere , here in NY there were a few white guys dressed up like muslins trying to intimidate African American Voters.

Andy: Are you suggesting that the media should suppress news stories that could enhance negative feelings?

Well, it was two people, one with a night stick (asked to leave), the other one (yes a black panther) but a legitimate member of the 14th ward democratic committee. The Black Panther's do not endorse either candidate.

the police were there to protect us from republican operatives

they are just trying to get Obama to win by suppressing the polls!
McCain doesn't need cheaters!

Ya sure it wasnt an umbrella?

agreed martin, since when is physical intimidation acceptable? why has are the authorities ignoring that type of "electoral suppression"?

Martin says "What about the Black Panther party members standing outside of a polling station with a night stick as white people try to vote in Philadelphia?"

So exactly where is/was this polling place in Philly? I'm not doubting your claim, but think you should offer proof of your claim. If it is true then it should be prosecuted fully. Otherwise let's not spread false claims.

What about the alleged Black Panther? Were they needed? Was there any Klu Klux Klan???? Or the likes aka confederate flag waving hateful white robes with dunce hats.....good old boys??? How about the Grand Old Punks that got educated and learned how to manipulate the computer chips in the voter machines? Who taught u to hate? Go smack them......shame on U!!!!

Why is the media pushing Obama over McCain

Good point. Us white people have been so oppressed not only at the polling booth, but in society as a whole. If they are doing something wrong call the police. Can we please try to now play this us and them game that has caused the divisive nature in our country.

If you vote based on race, you will get what you deserve.

Violation of the no campaigning within 300 feet of a voting location??? What about the texting the Obama camp is doing? How many of those people are in line at the voting polls? How is that practice acceptable?

Are you serious, Well I am black and feel he should have gotten billyclub.

what about leaving your racial prejudices aside

What else is new? The Republicans are being shown for who they are, and what a truly crooked lot they have always been! You don't see the Democrats being accused of voter suppression, or stupid tactics at the polls do you????? GO OBAMA, GO BIDEN !!!

What happened to the privacy curtain? At Varina High School, the machines were out in the open and someone looking over your shoulder as you tried to place your vote. That stinks!

I love that a police presence somehow counts as "suppression". Over-campaigning is illegal, and needs to be stopped, but it isn't "suppression" either

What about the flyers distributed around Philadelphia advising anyone with outstanding parking tickets not to try to vote or they would be arrested?

The Black Panther party hasn't been around since 1970. Just don't blindly believe everything you hear. You probably believed that woman who said someone carved a B on her face. Morons.

Wow. Suppression from having too many policemen at the polling booths? Are you kidding me???!!! No, I'm not falling for this. There is absolutely no way that someone would be dumb enough to consider "over presentation [sic] of law enforcement" as voter suppression. It's impossible. And as for the Rush thing, that argument is equally ridiculous. Playing a political commentator's radio show next to a voting booth might constitute a violation of state voting laws, but by no stretch of the imagination (even loony liberal CNN's) does it constitute voter suppression.

P.S. To CNN Mgmt – Ever wonder why your network can't hang in the ratings? Well, here's your answer.

It's sad when comments have to turn ignorant and racist. Sounds like some people are scared for change.

"What about the Black Panther party members standing outside of a polling station with a night stick as white people try to vote in Philadelphia?"

Philadelphia isn't in Virginia.

What about it?

This isn't surprising. I think we all expected some suppression in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

What about them, Martin? There have been no voter complaints about the Panthers. Fox did some investigating and apparently the Panther is just a member of security, and is designated to be where he is.

The comments I have been seeing about the election make me realize how real and deep the racism still is in US. This is very sad since US is the leading country in th world.

It is being investigated like all the others. Calm down.

I am praying, hoping and think that in 2008 The state of Virginia has with all of its technological advances, college educated and age people and people of all races and color would have enough courage to put those old demons of racial divide and prejudice in the grave and forever bury them and embrace a more unified front as Human beings and Americans first, and also proud Virginians. I am living in a obviously racist county Chesterfield. There is so much backwards thinking and Ideaology ,I cant see where any of my neighbors who are of the caucasian race has ever tried to reach out to us we are about 3 families on a block of mostly elderly white people. they wont even speak! Sad is not the word. We will keep them and VA in Prayer!

who cares philly is obama country anyways, and im a mccain supporter.

The republicans will stop at nothing to steal this election. First people in the hood complain there are never police around when you need them, now they are there and people complain that it is a right wing conspiracy.

Does anyone else think this is crazy ?

BLACK PANTHERS!!! MAN ARE YOU STUCK IN 1960. YOU REPUBLICANS CAN COME UP WITH A BETTER STORY THAN THAT.NO WONDER YOU ARE LOSING. HATE MONGERS.

Martin, why immediately deflect onto another issue in another state? Voter intimidation, wherever it happens, needs to be dealt with swiftly and with force.
The only concern I have is when people like the above poster "Martin" want to investigate voter intimidation ONLY when it happens to hurt "their" candidate.

What about the white hooded crew standing outside a polling station in South Carolina?.

sorry martin, it's not a race thing it's a bush thing.

That's BS and you know it Martin.

What about them? What about the National Guard being called into certain states? Who how do you think I feel when cops see me and think riot. Just do the right thing and everything will be cool. God Bless

There will always be radicals on both sides trying to force their opinion on others. I don't see how this is really shocking news since I'm willing to bet people on both sides are doing it.

it's on youtube

The Philly thing is proven to be trumped up.

Hey martin, How about some proof before ignorant allegations

where did my comment go?
Rush Limbaugh? I'm nauseas now. Maybe he'll relapse and get out of the business of hate for good.

The Philadelphia incident was already reported. The police allegedly removed the person with the night stick.

Martin, I am suprised your comment was posted here. CNN seems to only post news that sides with their opinion anymore. It's a sad day when CNN no longer presents unbiased news to the public.

martin November 4th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

What about the Black Panther party members standing outside of a polling station with a night stick as white people try to vote in Philadelphia?

You are right Martin they should have got out the fire hoses and attack dogs too!! After all, turnabout is fair play!

Only Republicans use voter suppression as an election tatic. Democrats, on the other hand, are enthusiastic supporters.

And you saw that when?

What about the hundreds of UVA students who were not able to vote because of false registrations?

where in god's name were you voting in Philly?! I saw nothing of the sort. it was actually a rather splendid and celebratory experience.

Wow Martin, you're obviously extremely intelligent and well informed...not. Is your cloak clean and ready?

What about the Black Panther members in Philly? They were escorted away by police. One small case, This article talks about at least three.

fact check: unsubstantiated bs. the black panthers have been done for over 30 years

You can't say that can you? It's a racial thing. Bad white person, shame on you.

that was a rumor and never founded or with photo evidence. check ur facts

That is not racist according to them. Only if it don against them.

fact check: unsubstantiated bs. the black panthers have been done for over 30 years

And where is your evidence of that, Mr. Martin?

Martin,

Real journalists are not covering that staged hoax.

Yeah, what about it, he was asked to leave.

All the white folks are voting for Obama!... And there are no more Black Panters.... oh, so ignorant....I'm sorry...

LoL. That is so wrong, funny, but wrong.

How on earth do these comments get by moderators?

I find it amazing that the Black Panthers at PA weilding nightsticks did not make news but someone playing a radio did. Media biased much?!

They weren't bothering anyone. There was only one individual that stated he felt influenced. They didn't try to stop anyone and for the point, the one panther left. The other had a certificate to be there. He was actually part of the security for the polls. Of course you miss that don't you.
You probably also missed the white security guy that was also try to keep the press back and etc, but they didn't bother to interview him.

and this is surprising?

It is no surprise that this is happening in Virginia of all places. Just a week ago, I heard about an email sent out by the Commonwealth of Virginia stating that due to the overwhelming responses to this historic election, Republicans will be allowed to vote on November 4th and Democratics on November 5th.

I wish people would grow up. Just vote- and avoid all these scare tactics.

This sounds about right. Republicans suppressing Democrats. All those fake nasty robocalls and text messages telling people not to vote are being sent by Republicans. Add this to all the nasty campaign tactics this season in the presidential race by Republicans...no wonder the Democrats will win.

This is CNN – you don't expect them to report any news the other way, do you?

well, martin...i wasn't there and only heard it on the most reliable and balanced news source: sean hannity's radio program. need i say any more?

Honestly from both sides of the issue...nothing should scre you out of your right to vote...and if it does....you're weak-minded.
Black Panther Party frightened you? come on guy

What about proper english?

It was not confirm they were members of the Black Panther, but if you must know they were ask to leave and they left peacefully.

You're right, Martin. Those blacks sure have a history of suppressing the white vote in this country!

I didn't even know the Black Panthers were still active.

were the hurting anyone? no. were they spreading propaganda? no. Was rush hurting anyone? no. Was rush spreading propaganda? yes.

Don't you mean the GOP plant?

Why is it that all of the voting irregularity articles have an anti-republican spin on them? If a republican wins, they -must- have intimidated someone or mucked with the results. If a democrat wins, it's by the will of the people?!? Are you people that naive to believe voting irregularities are perpetuated by both sides and are... *gasp*... sometimes human error?

For the safety of all major American cities, McCain should go ahead and concede. If they loose, the Democrats will riot and burn everything in sight. It just can't be the will of the people.

It is ok for blacks and dems to do this. However, if european americans do it, then it is wrong.

Black Panther is not a political party, and who's to say white people don't want to vote for Obama?

CNN will not report anything that is detrimental to the Democratic party. Come on!

Complete and utter nonsense from Martin, another fear and smear Repug tactic as usual...Obama will win whether you like it or not, jerk, GET OVER IT! OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

Seriously? I think you've missed a meeting. Sometimes this type of thing does happen to voters.

I hope the republican party does not repeat what they did for Al Gore and Bush. If Obama does not win, the world will know that america is the most racist country in the world. It will not go well for America. Let us have a fair election and America will make history.

I saw a police officer telling two homeless women to go vote for McCain in downtown Los Angeles.

It just goes to show you, the Republicans will do anything to win, even if it's the morally wrong thing to do.

What about the Black Panther party members standing outside of a polling station with a night stick as white people try to vote in Philadelphia?

This election has brought a lot of negative attention to Virginia today. All starting with polls opening late, and now this.

Just what we need...another news story that will really help shape the political landscape in regards to the faulty election system in the United States.
Voters feel disenfranchised enough, do we need to enhance the feeling?

Convict them and charge them with treason and domestic terrorism. Vote suppression should be met with capital punishment. NO EXCUSES! Hang em high and keep em hung!