Comments on: McCain defends Obama's CIA pick

By: EZ

EZ — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:04:15 +0000

Could it just be that McCain is seeing the demise of the current Republican Party and is thinking of jumping ship? It would not surprise me.

By: kim

kim — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:28:14 +0000

What a bunch of mean nasty lemmings, you contine to try to tear down this mans charecter to make yourselves feel good about your pitiful lives. Your man won and you still choose to spew venom when we should be trying to pull the country together. Get the heck out of the USA if you cannot deal with a system of government representation for all dems, repubs, indep we all have a say in our Government if you don't like it go to Canada and stop trying to degrade our American heros and statesmen that are out here working for usan bunch of idiots.

By: Peter

Peter — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:34:44 +0000

Finally, the real John McCain that this Clinton-supporting, taxes on the rich raising, universal health care-advocating democrat so liked and respected, has dumped his evil twin and seems to be making a full recovery. That's great, because we need more like him, genuine public servants who truly believe in doing what's right, and speaking the truth. What a formidable and worthy opponent he would have made for Obama if he had not let the handlers and political operatives and dirty tricksters take over. I'm glad you're back, Sen. McCain! (But I'm still elated that Sen. Obama won!

By: Simmy

Simmy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:08:49 +0000

Bless you Sen. McCain, you seem to be back on point. Unlike your running make, the Rogue VP. She is now being used to bash the media, and indirectly, PE Obama. I kept trying to figure out why the media refuses to release her back into the wilds of Alaska. I finally came up with an explanation. She and Gov. Blagojevich are both oxymorons. They are both annoying yet intriguing – AYI. Brace yourselves people, they're here to stay. If Gov. goes to jail, he'll still be making news from his jail cell.

Thank you God for a breath of fresh air that is PE Barack H. Obama. I am so happy with him. Prayer truly does change things. Oh la la!

By: arc, Lugano CH

arc, Lugano CH — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:02:26 +0000

Larry January 9th, 2009 7:21 pm ET Typical Democrats—"- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And who would you categorize as a typical Conservative or Republican? Surely not the xenophobic bigoted isolationists for whom Senator McCain reconfigured his campaign strategy into a crusade of fear and racial and religious hatred in hopes of gaining their vote? The ones who cried out to 'Kill' the 'Arab' 'Terrorist'. The true values voters 'Red State Patriots' like yourself.

By: Mike, Syracuse NY

Mike, Syracuse NY — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:01:31 +0000

Texas Teacher January 9th, 2009 6:43 pm ET
Whomever Obama chooses, it has to be better than Bush's choices!

You mean like Gates?

By: empty heads voted for an empty vessel

empty heads voted for an empty vessel — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:54:13 +0000

A Woman In California For Obama January 9th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

So the old bigot devil has spoken… who cares?

I am thrilled to know that even you are allowed to vote, too bad you lack any intellect or facts to support your posting.

By: cobra

cobra — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:28:28 +0000

McCain the closet democrat.

By: John Starnes Tampa Florida

John Starnes Tampa Florida — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:24:26 +0000

John McCain's hateful campaign devoid of substance but burgeoning with hateful innuendo and accusations, eliminated for me what little credibility he had remaining. His choice of Palin made clear he was driven by ambition and NOT "Country First". His legacy will be a tragic one.

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:23:48 +0000

Perhaps if McCain had been so genuine during the election he would be No. 44.

By: FreeNLovIt

FreeNLovIt — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:20:38 +0000

What a great role model!

By: John Kellermeyer

John Kellermeyer — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:18:57 +0000

Who cares what this reprobate thinks?

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:06:26 +0000

Finally, the real John McCain is returning.

By: Monique, Honolulu

Monique, Honolulu — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:01:52 +0000

Although I voted for Obama, I still think John McCain is a great gentlemen. Too bad his own party wasn't more supportive of his true nature.

By: Naturaly born US citizen

Naturaly born US citizen — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:50:16 +0000

I voted for John McCain.

By: leland18

leland18 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:34:35 +0000

yeah... people care about what john "mcloser" says. MORON!

the man has been at the forefront of american politics for the past 25 years and he served his country with honor. yeah he lost the election but dont even bring bush into this. bush gives republicans a bad name.

john mccain made me proud to be in the GOP

By: Chris in Va.

Chris in Va. — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:27:40 +0000

Seems Senator McCain is the only Republican who knows how to lose an election with dignity, too bad the same can't be said of Palin, Coleman, Limbaugh, Hannity, and their inbred followers.

By: Ken in NC

Ken in NC — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:26:24 +0000

Now this is the honorable McCain I know.

By: catmom

catmom — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:19:49 +0000

Maybe if McCain had been advising Bush we wouldn't be in this mess.

By: GuyInVA

GuyInVA — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:19:41 +0000

REAL-EYES,

Read the comments on this thread again, and ask yourself if it's the REPUBLICANS that are haters that you should concern you. Right, Woman In California?

By: bsmith171

bsmith171 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:15:15 +0000

one word to describe mccain: STUPID!

By: TC in PA

TC in PA — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:14:09 +0000

This is the Sen. McCain I used to know.

By: The Old McCain

The Old McCain — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:07:08 +0000

He's back!! What Happen?

By: Pat J

Pat J — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:06:29 +0000

REAL-EYES January 9th, 2009 7:11 pm ET
If McCain can move on, the rest of the Republicans that are haters ought to be able to let it go.
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We're not haters, REAL-EYES - we're REALISTS !!!!!!!! THAT is the Republican Party - WE ARE REALISTS! WE don't support HYPE. WE support FACTS!!

YOU - REAL–EYES, have blinders on your forehead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How truly sad for you !!!!!!!!!!!

By: B-Jud

B-Jud — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:02:18 +0000

I'm a liberal Democrat but I like McCain a lot, maybe not policy-wise but generally speaking. He's a good guy. If the Republicans had let McCain run his own race maybe he could have won it.

By: A Woman In California For Obama

A Woman In California For Obama — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:01:54 +0000

To Fred:

If I am the most partisan person on these blogs, I guess you are either a) blind; or b) stupid as you are definitely missing out on your fellow bloggers "Welcome To The Obama Show and TCM" these people are way out there and I have NEVER criticized their opinions because those are their opinions and I know they seek attention so quit being a hypocrite. McCain was awful, low down and pure dirty during his campaign and I don't respect him at all. However, I do thank him for his military service.

By: Vegas Barbie for Obama

Vegas Barbie for Obama — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:54:03 +0000

So he says he thinks Obama has put together an "excellent team"...his endorsement matters now why??? This from the man who chose an undereducated, attention grabbing, vitriol-spewing hate magnet as his running mate? Obama did not have to go far to beat McCain's taste in people with whom he wants to help him run this country. Not news, just an attempt to put a benign face on a very ailing Republican party and its members.

By: Jack in DC

Jack in DC — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:50:59 +0000

Mccain is a grown up and knows he needs to salvage whatever self-respect he has left after the disastrous bigotry-filled presidential campaign he run.

From the way he has handled himself since the election, he might go all the way and gain all the love and appreciation back.
If only Palin would follow suit.

By: Solid Voter

Solid Voter — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:50:38 +0000

Sorry John McCain you are wrong on this one. Seriously.

By: Do we seriously have four years of this hatred?

Do we seriously have four years of this hatred? — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:47:04 +0000

To the woman from California – enough with the hate. No one is impressed by your bitterness. Not Dems. Not Republicans.

I voted for McCain. I'm over the loss. I'm ready to move on and hope that Obama does a great job.

So why aren't you ready to move on?

The biggest problem facing our country today is our divided we are.

You are not helping.

By: Heather from Seattle, WA

Heather from Seattle, WA — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:43:18 +0000

The campaign seemed to bring out an ugly side in John McCain. I am really glad to see that he is regaining the fair and middle of the road attitude back that he was so known for before the election.

By: SM

SM — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:37:28 +0000

McCain is gracious and warm-who ran his campaign telling him to be mean and suspicious? Had he been allowed to be himself, he'd have done better. had he been allowed to choose his own VP, he may have even won.
And Betty Phillips, what are you smoking? If Blago had been impeached in July, Obama would not be PE? What?

By: Apples for sale

Apples for sale — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:33:46 +0000

Let me be the first to say here,we will get new taxes and we will need them.Living on credit wont work,the bills are due and someone has to come up with the cash,just like your own house.

By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:33:13 +0000

Its no wonder that the candidates have to run such polarizing, partisan campaigns with the likes of some of the posters on here that clearly can't think for themselves. The politicians know that unfortunately, much of the country is incapable of comprehending a political concept and just votes based on negativity towards the other side. Thanks MK, WHO, and Woman in CA for making this country so great!

I applaud posters like Betty and Ian that may not agree with McCain but are able to articulate why, instead of coming up with clever nicknames and endless negative rhetoric.

By: Hammer

Hammer — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:31:56 +0000

McCain was a setup for the Democratic Party. He sold out to the Dems so there would be no opposition in the general election.
He refused to take up any real issues with Obama so he could have a cake walk into the White House.

By: KB From Co.

KB From Co. — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:23:44 +0000

He was my guy in 2000 but he chose to exclude us independents when he chose the hyper partisan path that so many republicans rally behind.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:21:26 +0000

Typical Democrats-"-Now "you are capable of LISTENING,sadly you have been so biased you have been deaf to truth,justice,and the American way.

By: Observation from SC

Observation from SC — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:21:04 +0000

I actually agree with John McCain. Its good to see him working for the good of the whole country. By the way I voted Obama!

The best thing everyone can do with this economy, is to work with excellence if you have a position. I work in the steel industry and I know each day... I not only work for my family...but I serve my country.

By: Juan Grain

Juan Grain — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:15:56 +0000

This is the deal. We are the United States of America. That is a fact whether you like it or not. The key word is United. We all have our preference, and so we vote our choice. But my one vote is one in millions that make up a greater cause, the United aspect of this country. And while I might not always get my way or win an election. I still win because I am part of something greater than me alone and that is the United States of America! A land where we can agree to disagree and still extend our hand to one another in times of need. A house divided against itself cannot stand. So if a thing like a house/family cannot stand divided then how can something much greater like a divided country stand? The Divided States of America? Does not even sound right, or any place you want children to grow in. In fact that describes parts of the middle east at this time. So all that being said, here are the rules I go by.

The United States of America first Political Party second. No matter who wins the election. Being an American is a team sport! A rough and tumble team sport but a team sport non the less.

By: ga.

ga. — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:15:09 +0000

thank you john mccain, now could someone plese tell palin that she cost you the election, and the more she hollers the worse she sounds, it's so plain all she wants is attention, with our country falling apart and she's whinning about the questions she was asked during the election, this is so selfish of her.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:12:13 +0000

McCain regained the honor he lost in the race. Too bad he was'nt himself during that time! Now if the other Repubs could follow along? Forget it! Im wasting my time with that one! Their too busy discussing facebook! LOL

By: REAL-EYES

REAL-EYES — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:11:31 +0000

If McCain can move on, the rest of the Republicans that are haters ought to be able to let it go.

By: Benn

Benn — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:59:40 +0000

Great, who didn't expect McCain to lock-step. I feel more and more each day he ran for and won the GOP nomination so he could throw the election to the Libs. He's one of them more than he is a Conservative anyway. If Mr. Reid needs a fillabuster margin, here comes the OLD maverick to the rescue (or should that be defeat).

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:58:52 +0000

I love reading all the "love" McCain is getting from the same people that were tearing him to shreds a few short months ago. I guess as long as he is towing the Obama line, he's a gracious and experienced man. Such hypocrites.

Absolutely hysterical! Keep going dems, your conquest of America is almost complete. The re-education camps are right around the corner.

By: Juan Grain

Juan Grain — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:58:35 +0000

McCain is back! The real McCain is back!!!

By: ken

ken — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:53:07 +0000

Please mccain and Palin go away!

By: Good luck GOP

Good luck GOP — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:52:39 +0000

Hey Mike H. As someone who grew up in MN and lived one block, yes one block, from the bridge that collapsed; (which looked horrible for YEARS I might add ) I thank the lord that Pawlenty and his lack of vision and judgment are no where near the white house.

By: Franky

Franky — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:52:01 +0000

Senator McCain doesn't have to say anything in regard of the team, either good or bad. Of course lots of people have expressed feelings already towards the tradition since the beginning, Senator MCCain doesn't have to protect my boy and his team. They are grown ups and men...(and women, sorry laides, LOL!) they are responsible for their actions and let me do it so far...

But I do respect his props, Good looking out Senator...wait a minute, he wants something, huh? Na'h, I'm playing, LOL!

By: james

james — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:48:25 +0000

People has a short memory. Mccain turned the election to be very bitter of his supporters towards Obama.....Will never forgive him to with the hate and his running mate fueled!

By: boered1

boered1 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:48:01 +0000

@ Ian Atlanta

I hate to be the one to inform you but the CEO of your local hospital is not very likely to be a medical professional, they are more likely to have a MBA than a MD after their name, the same can be said for your schools and MOST major organizations. The belief that people start at the bottom and work their way to the top i not really accurate the facts are that most bus drivers will never become the owner of sa bus company the skill set required are very different. I work with engineers every day, very good ones at that, and I can tell you this, with a few RARE exceptions I would not want ANY of them running the business. They are smart people but lack the skill sets required to run a business. Based on what you said it would appear that the only good officers in the military are those who were once enlisted and that, from 21 years military experiance, is FAR from the truth. Leadership is not so much being able to do what your subordinates do or even knowing how to do what your subordinates do, it is about knowing your people, their skill sets, increasing their skill sets and getting the right people to WANT to do the job right. As we attempted to explain during the presidential race it is not detailed specific experiance that makes an effective and good leader it is understanding what needs to be done and letting those who are best suited/qualified to do that job do it. Panetta has shown he is a good leader and he has the background to know what the President needs to know NOW and what he needs to know in a standard breifing. In other words Sen. McCain is correct he will make an effective head of the CIA.