By Natalie Gewargis

Jul 9, 2008 11:57am

Obama Anti-Smear Website Names Alleged Smearers

On the Obama campaign’s "Fight the Smears" website the senator’s smear-fighters are now naming names.

"Who is Behind these Lies?" the campaign asks, then listing a group of names — David Bossie, Bob Perry, Floyd Brown, Craig Shirley, Bruce Hawkins, and James Lacy — and organizations that the Obama campaign calls "Smears Inc.," tying them to previous political attacks such as the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, and the Willie Horton ad.

Interestingly, the Obama campaign fails to connect any of the "Smears" it disproves to any of these charter members of Smears Inc.

Not "Michelle Obama Says ‘Whitey’ On a Tape" nor "Barack Obama can’t produce his birth certificate" nor "Obama’s Books Contain Racially Incendiary Remarks" nor "Barack Obama Won’t Say the Pledge of Allegiance & He Won’t Put His Hand Over His Heart."

Nor does the website tie "Smear Inc." to the newest and latest smear making its way around the net: "Fake Maureen Dowd Column Alleging Obama’s Fundraising is Coming from Overseas Non-US Citizens." The fake MoDo column, allegedly from June 29, includes some nonsense about non-American citizens donating to the Obama campaign.

"FACT," says Fight the Smears, "Dowd wrote no such column. Her column on June 29th was about Hillary Clinton supporters."

But again, the MoDo smear is not tied by the Obama camp to Messrs. Bossie et al.

It’s not as if "Fight the Smears" is reluctant to name names; the website ties the "Whitey" rumor to talk radio giant Rush Limbaugh, GOP operative Roger Stone, and Hillary Clinton supporting blogger Larry Johnson.

So what gives?

- jpt

User Comments

WE ALL KNOW ITS KARL ROVE RUSH LIMBAUGH FOX NEWS!!!!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 12:07 pm 12:07 pm

Did you ever think that maybe they don’t have the proof yet? Unlike most of MSM maybe they prefer to research this smear first instead of running with someone’s gossip.

Posted by: NavyMom | July 9, 2008, 12:07 pm 12:07 pm

What gives is you never do operation research on McCains camp. Be it his many flip-flops, ties to lobbyist, multiple Gaffs, not 1 senate vote all year……on and on…..

Posted by: watching | July 9, 2008, 12:11 pm 12:11 pm

Angie, Get solid evidence first — then make statements that you know are true. Otherwise, your words carry little weight.

Posted by: Prof. Walker | July 9, 2008, 12:13 pm 12:13 pm

Smears start from BO himself and his companies.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 12:17 pm 12:17 pm

I thought there were two candidates for President? Why is Obama so heavily parsed by the media, while John McCain is allowed to stumble around telling lies and threatening war?

Posted by: Nobodys fool | July 9, 2008, 12:19 pm 12:19 pm

In the end, none of this junk makes any difference. We should be looking at what the candidate is going to do to clean up the mess in this country! Their projected policy is what will help the US to get back on line, not what they ate for dinner…

Posted by: truthtell | July 9, 2008, 12:21 pm 12:21 pm

The diagram seems pretty clear about the usual suspects’ historical involvement in smears, so it’s a matter of when, not if, we’ll see the results of the innuendoes and insinuations they’re undoubtedly going to manufacture.
So it’s preemptive: Obama’s calling them out.

Posted by: Mister Papercut | July 9, 2008, 12:21 pm 12:21 pm

nobodys fool
i agree mccain has gotten such a free ride from the media its pathetic or maybe its good because they know a lot of people dont care about mccain because anybody can see he is mcbush so the focus is going to be on our next president

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 12:24 pm 12:24 pm

@ Nobodys fool | Jul 9, 2008 12:19:24 PM
Indeed. Obama lets his family be the subject of an fairly innocuous interview, political hay is made, he thinks better of it, and everyone clasps their pearls and retreats to their fainting couches en masse.
McCain cackles at the prospect of our cigarette exports to Iran as “a way of killing (them).” The response? *crickets*

Posted by: Mister Papercut | July 9, 2008, 12:27 pm 12:27 pm

This is no news at all.
If people stop believing everything they read, the world will be better.
Period.

Posted by: Mark Webb | July 9, 2008, 12:28 pm 12:28 pm

i like the fact mccain said the media has to earn a seat on his plane ha thats funny i guess what hes saying lay off me and cindy ignore my flip flops go after obama and his family on every little thing and i will let you sit on my bs talk express hes pathetic!!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm

So if Obama becomes President will we all have to answer to the Ministry of Truth.

Posted by: emm2 | July 9, 2008, 12:33 pm 12:33 pm

you see how the republicans play dirt unfair and just down right nasty they are horrible people dont they have any decent bones in their body they have no chance of winning this year but to smear obama with lies rumors and gossip and thats just sad but what else can you expect there REPUBLICANS!!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 12:37 pm 12:37 pm

I have stopped watching MSM.They are so bad and will not report any of the numerous gaffes that mccain has every single day!
They want to smear Obama at any opportunity.

Posted by: Philippa | July 9, 2008, 12:42 pm 12:42 pm

May be the Obama campaign should put Obama’s name there since he started smear campaign against Hillary.
Obama is the biggest flip-flop.

Posted by: orlando | July 9, 2008, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm

wade
why is the republican standard attack
fear fear smear smear
say anything do anything to discredit destroy mutilate opponent even if its not true?
and the reason we say but mccain
is because this guy has more holes in him then an afghan and hes flopped and flipped more then a fish out of water
im not going to sit idle by and let you and the likes of you try to make this election another one of your freak show republican spectacles.
In case you havent noticed that guy you voted for….
TWICE
has ruined this nation and we dont want another 4 crappy years
some of us actually like america and want to be viewed as a country of god instead of a country of hate and hypocrisy.

Posted by: bhrandon | July 9, 2008, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm

I do wonder if these people were involved in all those rumors and slander about McCain 8 years ago.
would that not be the saddest cut of all…
that McCain had finally gotten so off course from his old self that his campaign was using the same people who trashed him on lies about being gay and having children out of wedlock and all the other crap…
that now he would have been involved with the same people.
sounds like from the names listed there may be a little overlap.
sad

Posted by: dl | July 9, 2008, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm

how come the press doesn’t call out McCain for all of his major flip-flops but constantly nags at Obama; how come the press doesn’t routinely call out the McCain/RNC campaigns about smear tactics/Rove tactics? Let’s have fair coverage for a change!

Posted by: bernadette | July 9, 2008, 12:53 pm 12:53 pm

I looked at the chart. Where is Al Gore? He is the one who brought up Willie Horton first.

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 12:54 pm 12:54 pm

McCain today held a 10-minute press conference, complete with podium, microphones for the questioners, network-quality audio and a camera for a local television station, which allowed CNN to carry it live.
And where was the national press corps?
Sitting on the runway 27 miles away, having been ferried to McCain’s charter plane, totally unaware that a press availability was about to take place until one of the handful of “pool reporters” sent an e-mail alert.

Posted by: bhrandon | July 9, 2008, 12:54 pm 12:54 pm

The Obama Campaign is wrong… Craig Shirley doesn’t Stop-Him-Now.com. Richard Collins, the man behind StopHerNow.com, owns/operates the site.
See for yourself… http://who.godaddy.com/WhoIs.aspx?domain=stop-him-now.com&prog_id=godaddy

Posted by: Joe | July 9, 2008, 12:58 pm 12:58 pm

im an independet and im voting for obama

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 12:58 pm 12:58 pm

How much longer before we see more coverage of McCain’s flip-flops on taxes, campaign finance, grassroots lobbying reform, comprehensive immigration reform, the DREAM act, South African divestment, MLK day holiday, Roe v. Wade, RNC abortion platform, embryonic stem cell research, gay marriage, ethanol, background checks at gun shows, Social Security, negotiating with rogue nations like Cuba and North Korea, the new GI bill, offshore drilling, a windfall profits tax, whether we should leave Iraq if they want us to set a timetable, storing nuclear waste at Yucca mountain, torture of Gitmo detainees, warrantless wiretapping, raising the minimum wage, when the federal budget will be balanced in his administration (never), acceptance of “agents of intolerance” like Pat Robertson and John Hagee, and flying the South Carolina confederate flag?

Posted by: Mike | July 9, 2008, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm

I would love to know how Obama is connected to Willie Horton.

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm

Where is Jeremiah Wright’s name? He smeared Obama by calling him just another politican who will say or do anything to get elected. Truth or smear?

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

What does it say about the modern-day GOP that its support is almost entirely predicated on the stupidity of its supporters? These fake e-mails that Republicans pass around to each other are really indicative of how devoid the party is of ideas and intelligence.

Posted by: Seamus | July 9, 2008, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

beebop
im glad you are voting for experience… not sure what that experience is other then living a really long time…
and i guess keating 5 doesnt hold any water with you, but owning a home does..
i like your ability to make sound judgments

Posted by: bhrandon | July 9, 2008, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm

I am Independent and VOTE NO TO OBAMA.
NO NO NO WITH THOUSANDS WORDS NO….

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 1:04 pm 1:04 pm

gee evil
just leave the wright thing alone its old old news what about hagleey that mccain sought so hard for his endorsment and whe haglee spoke his wacko crazy belifs which most pastors have whako crazy belifs mccain threw him under the bus!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:10 pm 1:10 pm

mccain is going to head us into world war 3 think about it the man always talks death(CIGAREETE COMMENT) bomb bomb iran but the scary thing is right now BUSH IS STILL PRESIDENT WHAT IS HE CAPABLE OF DOING IN 6 MONTHS now that is what we should be worring about!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:12 pm 1:12 pm

Question of the day: How many of you feel disgusted at the way DNC and Obamites treated Hillary?

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 1:15 pm 1:15 pm

Sorry, Al Gore only brought up the furlough issue in a debate, not Willie Horton himself. Nice try, though.

Posted by: Mister Papercut | July 9, 2008, 1:15 pm 1:15 pm

GREAT! I think it is awesome that he is tossing the “junk” back into their “trunk”! Let the owner of the garbage be responsible for it! Why should Obama have to fight so hard to discredit this stuff when in fact the owners of the lies should be held accountable for their lies and deceptions! If this attack was thrown on any of us, we would be screaming our lungs out that it was slander! Why should he be any different? Post all of these people and their affilitations with the parties responsible for these attacks! You go Obama!

Posted by: jody | July 9, 2008, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

We all know that is is not Karl Rove but Al Sharpton, Obama is a un-established political hagg.

Posted by: Josh | July 9, 2008, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm

chris
hillary wont ever be president
if mccain wins hell stay for 8 years
if obama wins hell stay for 8 years
its over for hilldog

Posted by: bhrandon | July 9, 2008, 1:20 pm 1:20 pm

“You’re likable enough Hillary.” “Hang on there a sec, Sweetie.” “You know, when she’s feeling down, she attacks.” “Her voters will vote for me, but mine won’t vote for her.” “Get over it.”
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These are real WORDS from the lips of OBAMA!
He is good at the smear game.

Posted by: HP Boston | July 9, 2008, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm

Question of the day: How many of you feel disgusted at the way DNC and Obamites treated Hillary?
Posted by: Independent | Jul 9, 2008 1:15:44 PM
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18 MILLION! And many more now!

Posted by: HP Boston | July 9, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

question of the day
why cant hillary supporters stop blaming obama and his supporters and the media for hillarys lost and not see she ran a bad campaign not to mention bill with his stupid remarks siding with mccain on gas tax holiday and also hillary stating she would attack iran if had to these are why she lost not anyone eleses fault SO GET OVER IT AND ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION I DONT THINK HILLARY WOULD HAVE MADE A GOOD PRESIDENT look at the debt she got herself in just think what she would have done to our debt i think she would be great in a cabinet position somewhere though

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

The looser is trying so hard to fight a losing battle! Yep, what goes around comes around baby!

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

I think I may for the first time in my entire life- stay home and not vote. I cannot vote for the democrats after how they disregard and mistreat women. I cannot vote for McCain who is another Bush in more ways than just the issues. Ralph Nader will probably get my vote if I do vote. Obama cannot get any margin over McCain. Why is that? His own party sh**t on 54% of the population (women) that he needs in order to beat McCain. Even if Obama is a better choice than McCain- I cannot let the DNC get away with their disgraceful treatment of women. My voting democratic sends the wrong message to the DNC. Sorry Obama and Obama supporters – women are not door matts like you believe us to be.

Posted by: this election counts | July 9, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

Iran is a “grave threat”, according to BoO today, after it tested long range missiles. Let it be recalled: Iran is not a threat because its size is much smaller than USSR, according to BoO just one month ago.
According to BoO, his position on anything, everything has been the same, only you less-educated people are cynical about what he says.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

Hillary has popular votes compared to Obama and the role of DNC is to select a right candidate for the party. Unfortunately, they are willing to promote Obama who seems to be popular on the surface but shallow within…so don’t cry river if Dem would lose another election to Rep this fall! For 40 years, Dem held the office only 3 times!!!! Does it say at all to you???

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 1:36 pm 1:36 pm

SKINNY DOG
im not saying the clintons are bad people bill was a good president as far as the obama pushing their children in the spot light i dont think it was that bad you know obama is damened if he does and damened if he dont the people crying we dont know him micheele or his family so he gives a tiny innocent interview and thats wrong and i think its wrong for the media to be everywhere he is at the soccor game bike riding media should stay out of family time!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:39 pm 1:39 pm

ANGIE -
If it is Wright, it is never old. It has lasted for more than 20 years, and it cannot be simply disown it in 20 seconds.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:39 pm 1:39 pm

Thank you Obama for giving us the list of people we can thank for finally bringing out the truth about you. Makes is much easier for us to get the info if you just hand it to us. Of course, we know that these people are the brave ones that have come out and given the public what the MSM is afraid to… the truth about Obama!

Posted by: Another Dem For McCain | July 9, 2008, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm

ANGIE -
Then, BoO shall not be crying wolf in the future that his wife and his daughters are off-limit of political criticisms. He has started it, to use them to promote himself. Then, they, his wife and his daughters, are “fair game”, according to BoO’s own standard, if he has any.
His wife only becomes proud American until 6 months ago, after her husband got some votes.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm

independet
since when in history has the primaries any canidate won on popular votes its not a poularity contest and yes its people like you that wont get over the fact she lost because of her her campaign and bills doings that the dems might not win you have to understand your not just voting obama but an administration and you can bet hillary will be part of that somewhere who knows she may be vp im not happy with that but i will live with it just as if obama lost i would have voted for hillary wouldnt of been happy but i would have there is no way after 7 years of this mess i would vote mcain never never

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm

Faith restoring! Bhrandon, I am glad that you are starting to get it. I agree that it is pretty evil for the Obama Fight the Smear site to list various alleged smears, link people to them, and then provide no evidence except “evidence” to past activities as a link to current “smears” just as it would be improper for anyone to publish scurrilous unsubstantiated rumors about you or me.
That is why “what gives? is such a great question.

Posted by: smith | July 9, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm

ANGIE -
ps. Clintons daughter turned out just fine, without you or the media followed her and knowing her. They bore the burden of “damned”/criticized for giving no access to their daughter.
Face it, the only reason the Obamas pushed their daughters to the front is to gain political advantage.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

Vote Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez.
America has more choices than Obama or McCain.
Help third parties be able to have ballot access in all 50 states by volunteering to get signatures and contributing to their campaigns.
Help them to be allowed into the debates to open up the conversation on things the American people want and need answers too.
America has more choices than just the Duopoly.
Nader/Gonzalez is running as an Independent.
Bob Barr is running as a Libertarian
Cynthia McKinney is running as a Green.
Allow more competition and options and take back America, “We The People”.
Don’t be duped by the duopoly again!

Posted by: Wolfgirl | July 9, 2008, 1:46 pm 1:46 pm

Put me down for being disgusted at the way the DNC treated Hillary! I would like to know WHO in the Dem party smeared Hillary. She ran a great campaign- but the smears were horrendous.
The Democratic Party needs to take a time out and sit in the corner for 4 yrs and think about it. Vote McCain!

Posted by: teri | July 9, 2008, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm

SKINNY DOG
i think he realizes he made a mistake and i dont think we will be seeing it again as far as michelle comments i dont think thats what she meant i think what she meant to say was she wasnt proud of politicts you have to remember shes not used to speaking in public in large crowds one can see she gets nervous have you ever gotten nervous and yor words dont come out right i know what she said and it didnt sound good but i dont think thats what she meant

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:49 pm 1:49 pm

you obviously dont recall that he called them a grave threat then too
Posted by: bhrandon | Jul 9, 2008 1:47:47 PM
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Ehn… Urh… Ohr….
Which one? Iran is no threat because of its small size, or a grave threat?
Wright! His position has not changed, yet again.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm

I supported Hillary more because I was a lifelong democrat and did not like Obama. However, the more I heard her, the better I liked her. Since she lost, I reregistered. I will not vote for Obama. He is too inexperienced, ambitious, arrogant and I don’t know who he is or even what he really wants to do. It is very sad to me that the democratic party keeps putting up these liberal candidates and this time one who has no experience in much of anything. I really see McCain as more of a change agent. He has a lifelong record of serving our country and he doesn’t always go along with his party.

Posted by: Susan | July 9, 2008, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm

SKINNY DOG
i think he realizes he made a mistake and … as far as michelle comments i dont think thats what she meant
Posted by: ANGIE | Jul 9, 2008 1:49:31 PM
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Wright. It could be too late five days later after he realized he pushed the button that he did not mean to nuke Pakistan.
Why does BO keeps making boneheaded mistakes, and corrected it a few days, or a few hours later, after being criticized?
He has proven himself again a known unknown.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 1:53 pm 1:53 pm

I get it now bhrandon…fairness only counts if it benifits your candidate
what gives with that?

Posted by: smith | July 9, 2008, 1:53 pm 1:53 pm

you see the people who dont like obama will not listen to him thats the problem when he comes on tv or the media talks about him you probably turn the channel right why dont you take time to listen to HIM HIS POLICIES give him the benifit of the doubt i started out a hillary supporter and switched in april for obama for reasons of my own but i think alot of hillary supporters are so stubborn and are not even giving him the benifit of the doubt because they blame him for her loss

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:54 pm 1:54 pm

Obama will say anything to anybody at any time!

Posted by: Soetoro No! | July 9, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

SKINNY DOG
i think your comments are a little too dramatic you know obama is not about war but diplomacy what ever im not gonna go back and forth all day its your vote your entilted to vote for whom you wish!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

Many years ago a prominent old-time politician (a well-known Senator from a midwestern state) told me about some of the dirty tricks that were used in campaigns. This was in the 1960′s and some were still being used then (and apparently, still today). One of them involved hiring a bunch of men from the local rescue mission, having them sleep in their clothes for two nights, with showering and shaving forbidden, then feeding them sandwiches heavily laced with garlic … and sending them out to do door-to-door “campaigning” for the opposition candidate.
These smear adds/commentaries seem to be gaining Obama a lot of sympathy and support. Did it even occur to anyone else that his own campaign could be behind all this? These things are so blatanly false as to be laughable, but they appear to be doing him no damage at all; people recognize them for what they are and some of them, blaming the Republicans, are moving to the Obama camp out of disgust that McCain and the RNC would stoop to this level.
But did they? Could these be nothing more than the electronics-age equivalent of garlic sandwiches? I don’t know for sure, but things about this have a certain familiar odor to them.

Posted by: Walker Evans | July 9, 2008, 1:59 pm 1:59 pm

ANGIE -
Realize that it is you that I am concerned of. I hope you will wake up early enough so that you cast your vote, not to the Wright candidate, but to the Right candidate.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

HILLARY SUPPORTERS AND DEMS
DIDNT HILLARY AGREE ON THE FL AND MI SITUATION I RECALL HER SAYING EARLY ON FL AND MI WILL NOT COUNT THEY BROKE THE RULES THEN WHEN SHE SEEN SHE WAS LOSING SHE HAPPENED TO CARE ABOUT FL AND MI BS SHE DIDNT CARE ABOUT THEM IN THE BEGINNING I DARE YOU ONE OF YOU TO TELL ME SHE DIDINT AGREE WITH THE FL AND MI SITUATION IN THE BEGINNING AND THEN CHANGED UP WHEN SHE WAS LOSING

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm

A.L.L
you need to go check your facts again
many hillary supporters voted for the resolutions by the DNC
obama didnt win, hillary didnt win, the states won during the DNC meeting
teh states essentially got what htey were asking for
which is what hillarys whole point was after she had said she knew the states werent going to count

Posted by: bhrandon | July 9, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm

ANGIE, Hillary has core. Obama does not. As a Hillary supporter I believe he was hand picked for all the wrong reasons and the way she was treated by the party and his campaign to win was not about “change”. I like someone with idealism not an opportunist. I don’t want a “rock star”. I want a worker and a fighter for the rights of the American people.

Posted by: lois | July 9, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

Obama, is not ready it is just that simple. He has no peer today when he makes a speech. But it all ends there, we don’t need a front man for a bunch of liberals, we need a president. Obama will lose but it’s not his fault it is the VERY STUPID DEMOCRATIC PARTY WHO SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT HIM ALONG SLOWER. GROOMED HIM. But no that would have required consideration, planning and action on their part. The only thing the democrats are good at is hating Bush – hating the republicans and it ends there. Look at Palosi’s great record and the moron reid and see what they have done — NOTHING”.
It is time to elimnate the two party system (it doesn’t work for Americans)they all too self absorbed in their positions and it end there. We would all be better if took the best 50 people in american and like American Idol vote them off over a six month period. Oh by the way take the press out of the process for obvious reasons they are no longer relevant because of their political leanings.

Posted by: a citizen | July 9, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

Just shows how ‘new’ Obama’s politics are.

Posted by: Rev Wrong | July 9, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

Obama, is not ready it is just that simple. He has no peer today when he makes a speech. But it all ends there, we don’t need a front man for a bunch of liberals, we need a president. Obama will lose but it’s not his fault it is the VERY STUPID DEMOCRATIC PARTY WHO SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT HIM ALONG SLOWER. GROOMED HIM. But no that would have required consideration, planning and action on their part. The only thing the democrats are good at is hating Bush – hating the republicans and it ends there. Look at Palosi’s great record and the moron reid and see what they have done — NOTHING”.
It is time to elimnate the two party system (it doesn’t work for Americans)they all too self absorbed in their positions and it end there. We would all be better if took the best 50 people in american and like American Idol vote them off over a six month period. Oh by the way take the press out of the process for obvious reasons they are no longer relevant because of their political leanings.

Posted by: a citizen | July 9, 2008, 2:05 pm 2:05 pm

You’re likable enough Hillary.” “Hang on there a sec, Sweetie.” “You know, when she’s feeling down, she attacks.” “Her voters will vote for me, but mine won’t vote for her.” “Get over it.”
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These are real WORDS from the lips of OBAMA!
He is good at the smear game.
Posted by: HP Boston | Jul 9, 2008 1:21:40 PM
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Many more than 18 million going to the convention. Read my sign above, I will carry it every day of the farce they call the DNC party convention!!
We will be there!

Posted by: HP Boston | July 9, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm

you know what skinny dog the wright thing doesnt scare me anymore all pastors are whako and crazy i belive that was a set up to make obama look bad thats right im still voting for him since april all the way to nov along with the other 17 millon people who dont care about wright have a nice day skinny dog

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:07 pm 2:07 pm

Baracknophobia n. Negative feelings about U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, particularly those based on racism or unfounded rumors. [cf. arachnophobia.]

Posted by: obamamama | July 9, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

John McCain has historically courted and cultivated relationships with reporters of the traveling press corps, so much so that BBC’s Katty Kay once referred to the press as McCain’s “base.” That may be changing, according to a report from Michael Shear of the Washington Post, who observes that McCain’s “new press strategy” is to “avoid them”:
McCain today held a 10-minute press conference, complete with podium, microphones for the questioners, network-quality audio and a camera for a local television station, which allowed CNN to carry it live.
And where was the national press corps?
Sitting on the runway 27 miles away, having been ferried to McCain’s charter plane, totally unaware that a press availability was about to take place until one of the handful of “pool reporters” sent an e-mail alert.

Posted by: BlueJersey | July 9, 2008, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm

Funny, but I thought the last name on the list of “Smearers” would be another person named Larry. Surely that name should be there, complete with evidence of charges and responses. This should be a very easy “Smear” to fight, as there are video allegations and 2 lawsuits working their way through the courts, but strangely, there has been no mention of this person or his lawsuits. I wonder why not…

Posted by: Yavo Lem | July 9, 2008, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

HILLARY SUPPORTERS AND DEMS
DIDNT HILLARY AGREE ON THE FL AND MI SITUATION I RECALL HER SAYING EARLY ON FL AND MI WILL NOT COUNT THEY BROKE THE RULES THEN WHEN SHE SEEN SHE WAS LOSING SHE HAPPENED TO CARE ABOUT FL AND MI BS SHE DIDNT CARE ABOUT THEM IN THE BEGINNING I DARE YOU ONE OF YOU TO TELL ME SHE DIDINT AGREE WITH THE FL AND MI SITUATION IN THE BEGINNING AND THEN CHANGED UP WHEN SHE WAS LOSING
Posted by: ANGIE | Jul 9, 2008
2:02:33 PM
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Yes, she certainly did say that. No one is arguing that issue. The thing is, she was wrong to say that in the first place. Why? Because the rules of the DNC weren’t even democratic to begin with. The fact is that Obama began losing primaries after the so-called Reverend Wright came out with his nice little sermons. But because of the rules of the DNC it was too late to redress the unfairness of those rules. Consequently, changing those rules became essential.
Obama lost the big states. He also lost nine out of twelve primaries after even little bits of the truth began to come out. The Democratic voters were already beginning to doubt Obama. Yet he still got the most delegates and superdelegates. How many campaigns did he promise to support to win over those superdelegates? Google it and find out.
Obama is a fraud and a liar. Do the research.

Posted by: A.L.L. | July 9, 2008, 2:13 pm 2:13 pm

losis what makes you think obama will not fight for us like i said i think you need to get past his skin color open your eyes and ears and listen and if you think mccain is gonna work and fight for you ha ha please i suggest you listen to him as well i dont think your gonna like what you hear dont get me wrong i think hillary is a good person and me being a woman with two children i have ALOT of respect for her and how far shes come in her career she sets great examples for all of us woman but the reality is she lost its time to move on its about mccain and obama and you really have to think this out watch BOTH canidates see where their coming from on their issuses as well as the policies and then decide i dont think you should vote out of anger or spite and later on regret what you did !!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm

the Obama camp had a dandy good time smearing Hillary, not to mention Obama’s participation with condescending comments(as stated on other posts) toward Hillary and vulgar gesture on his face when speaking to a rally …presidential …not hardly.
Hillary should have set up a -Stop the misogyny, stop the sexism- website to out and place in the spot light those who practiced such hate with impunity. Anyone that wants to see what was said can simple see first hand on u tube.

Posted by: 57 states and 1 to go | July 9, 2008, 2:15 pm 2:15 pm

A.L.L., the primary is over. Now is the time for all good states to re-examine how they hold their primaries. The time to change the rules is now, not during the game. We’ve gotten down to work on it in Texas. Obama supporters and Clinton supporters both see the need for change, so we’re doing it democratically! Do it where you live, too, and we’ll all have nothing to complain about in four years!

Posted by: obamamama | July 9, 2008, 2:17 pm 2:17 pm

The world we live in is a big mess, but the bible tells us this will happen. We don’t have much to choose from on the presidential election. I would have voted for Hilary because I feel she is the safest. McCain is another Bush. I am flat scared of Obama and will never vote for him.

Posted by: skeeter | July 9, 2008, 2:20 pm 2:20 pm

so what are you saying ALL all the superdelegates are frauds i would sure love to hear what the democrats would be saying about the dnc if hillary had won im sure none of this garbage!!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:20 pm 2:20 pm

i agree its time for us to come together i know alot of hillary supporters because i use to be one that is supporting obama and i live in pa their not overly excited about it but the thought of another 4 years with mccain they cant bear it why is everyone afraid of obama i will say over and over again WATCH HIM LISTEN TO HIM LAY OFF FOX NEWS WATCH CNN LAY OFF RUSH LIMBAUGH

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm

Funny, but I thought the last name on the list of “Smearers” would be another person named Larry. Surely that name should be there, complete with evidence of charges and responses. This should be a very easy “Smear” to fight, as there are video allegations and 2 lawsuits working their way through the courts, but strangely, there has been no mention of this person or his lawsuits. I wonder why not…
Posted by: Yavo Lem | Jul 9, 2008 2:12:04 PM
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Excellent point! I didn’t believe what Larry Sinclair was saying for a long time, and I’m not sure I do now. However, since he has been silenced so thoroughly I’ve been forced to reconsider. What if he is telling the truth? Since Obama lies so much… Larry’s charges could be true. And why DOESN’T Obama’s anti-smear site cover him? But, then again, there are many Obama facts out there that Obama’s anti-smear site can’t refute, simply because they’re TRUE. Obama thinks people are stupid. And many people ARE stupid. But not as stupid as he makes them out to be.

Posted by: A.L.L. | July 9, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm

Angie, I believe you are a lot like your candidate of choice: Obama. You’ll say anything to influence people to vote for him. What you need to do is look up the word ‘ethical’ in the dictionary. Believe me, you won’t find a picture of Obama there.

Posted by: siuan | July 9, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

Obama only realizes Iran is a “grave threat” AFTER they had a missle test? Just a couple months ago he was attacking Clinton and others for calling Iran a threat. The only needed Obama to call over and talk to them remember?
How can anyone vote for this guy?

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm

Obamamama,
Rev. Wright & Bill Ayers are not “unfounded rumors”
Nice try though.

Posted by: Jo | July 9, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm

GEE EVILI
if you have the ability to read you will see i did support hillary and was a supporter up until april and then i switched because of reasons of my own just because i support obama does not mean i hate hillary i just dont think she would have made a good president

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm

I have been listing to the supporters of Mrs. Clinton victimizing her. However didn’t she run a “Southern Strategy?”
1). Bill Clinton tied Mr. Obama and Jessie Jackson in South Carolina.
2). Hillary stated that “hard working people, White people, should support her.”
3). Ed Rendell state white voters in his would not vote for Obama because he Black.
4). The press took several months replaying the videos from Reverend Wright as if he was running for a position on the Obama cabinet. No mention was made of any other minister from any other candidate, whether they made comments or not. They tried to tie Obama to this man like he was a African-American policy maker in the Obama campaign. Hillary then jumped on the bandwagon continuing to make the tie by saying she would have left the church. No one claims that Obama even heard the sermon in question in which Wright was quoting the ambassador to Iraq.
5). The press continues to attack Mr. Obama and his wife as unpatriotic with no substantive grounds.
Mrs. Clinton’s supporters sound hollow when they accuse the press or the Obama campaign of sexism. I understand their passionate support of their candidate, but she has moved on and now publically supports Mr. Obama. They need to follow the leader so that there will not be a Republican in the White House next year.

Posted by: Dennis W. Brown | July 9, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm

It is a shame that no major media outlet is covering the Obama statement. He said that we shouldn’t worry about illegals learning English, instead our kids should be learning Spanish. This guy is just crazy.

Posted by: d | July 9, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm

THANK YOU DENNIS BROWN WELL WELL SAID!!!

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm

You know what is funny about Obama is that by moving to the right the last couple of weeks his Libs are now starting to turn on him. If I was a liberal Obama supporter i would feel used and abused right now.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm

DID I MISS SOMETHING? WHY IS THERE STILL HC POSTINGS? DIDN’T SHE LOSE? ISN’T THAT RACE OVER? LIKE IT OR NOT ITS OVER AND CAN’T BE CHANGED. IF YOU DONT LIKE OB THEN STOP POSTING AND DON’T VOTE FOR HIM. WHINING ABOUT HC IS SILLY. I FIND MOST POSTING AGAINST OB HAVE MORE TO DO WITH PEOPLE BEING UPSET THAT HC (THE WOMAN) DIDN’T WIN. BUT THE RACE IS BETWEEN MC AND OB SO WOMEN WILL HAVE TO DECIDED BASED ON SOMETHING OTHER THAN WHETHER THE CANIDID IS A WOMAN OR HOW SHE WAS TREATED. IT AMAZES ME THAT THE ISSUES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO MOST PEOPLE. THE NEWS CHANNELS ARE ABOUT SPIN TO GET VIEWERS. AND THEY ARE RIGHT BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE CAUGHT UP ON THINGS LIKE WHETHER OB SHOULD HAVE PUT HIS KIDS ON TV. IT SCARES ME WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY WITH (RESPONSIBLE) PEOPLE LIKE THESE GOSSIP BLOGERS VOTING.

Posted by: CONCERNED | July 9, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm

You’re likable enough Hillary.” “Hang on there a sec, Sweetie.” “You know, when she’s feeling down, she attacks.” “Her voters will vote for me, but mine won’t vote for her.” “Get over it.”
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These are real WORDS from the lips of OBAMA!
He is good at the smear game.
Posted by: HP Boston
******************************************* These are smears? You did know it was politics, or did you?
Do you think Obama should have ignored Hillary while she and her husband as well as a whole host of surrogates knocked him aroun?
Because it sounds like you believe that because Hillary is a woman, she should be allowed to trhow punches but shouldn’t get hit back.
If you believe the above comments were smears and that it was too much for Hillary to handle, then it is a good thing she lost.

Posted by: Eileen From Maine | July 9, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm

Well, Billy Bob, you’re not and I don’t, so don’t bother speaking for me, okay?

Posted by: obamamama | July 9, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm

I have a name of a smear. Rezko. Want another one Rev Wright. Want more. Al Sharpton. Wait want another one. Jesse Jackson.
And the biggest smear is OBAMA

Posted by: smear me | July 9, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

Soetero No, the new word to describe Obama is POTUS.

Posted by: obamamama | July 9, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

watching, McCain has never been a conserative which is why he has had a hard time with them.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

could you imagine what the gop would be doing to hillary right now and bill with all of their baggage????

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Hillary did not lose, how can you lose when you have the popular vote? that is what a election is supposed to be about. But it seems the great dnc had other plans as you will see,
Posted by: democratforMcCain
********************************************* I think you have a severe case of denial. Hillary lost because she wasn’t even capable of managing a campaing. She lost a lot of supporters when she chose to campaign like a Republican, there are a lot of us who think honesty and integrity are important. Hillary didn’t have the popular vote, that is what she told her gullible supporters and they believed her. Hahahahahahhahahahah

Posted by: Eileen From Maine | July 9, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

“could you imagine what the gop would be doing to hillary right now and bill with all of their baggage????”
and you claim to be a Clinton supporter as of April, 2008?
The answer to your question is nothing.

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm

GEE EVIL
i was a clinton supporter are you even aware of the fact the republicans hate despise her and yes bill and hillary do have baggage bills affairs hillarys sniper fire scandals those are all facts and the gop would be having a field day

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm

I heard the air head convention was going to be in a open stadiun this year, i sure hope it doesnt rain. Whose dumb idea was thet anyways?

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm

I am tired of the smears coming from the Obama group against the voters. If you are white and do not vote for Obama they call you a racist. Well I won’t vote for Obama because of his lack of experience, the same way I wouldn’t vote for the office supervisor to be the CEO of the company. We are in a real mess on every level. If we can’t have the level head and common sense of Hillary than give me somebody who has been around and seen it all. I will vote for McCain.

Posted by: maryintampa | July 9, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

SINCE IN THE HISTORY OF THE PRIMARIES HAS ANY CANIDATE WON ON THE POPULAR VOTE WAS THIS PRIMARY ANY DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER ONES AM I MISSING SOMETHING???????????????

Posted by: ANGIE | July 9, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm

I think the idea of having people making “smear” remarks uncovered is probably good – it might make people think twice before making up a bone-headed fib about someone. By the way – I agree with Angie’s first comment – Obama doesn’t have the experience needed for the highest office. I’m quite unhappy in the choice of candidates at this point.

Posted by: Kate | July 9, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

What I don’t get is how obama supporters justify him calling his grandma a typical white person but hang hillary and bill for saying jesse jackson won south carolina and that the president also had something to do with civil rights. If hillary or bill had called someone a typical black person it would be all over for them yet obama gets away with it.

Posted by: rachel | July 9, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm

maryintampa,
How do you explain HC’s 20M debt at the end of her campain? if she has so much experience (good judgement is part of experience right?) . Like your corp example you wouldn’t have voted for the experience CEO either if you knew he had put his previous company into 20M worth of debt.

Posted by: CONCERNED | July 9, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm

Is BHO really an American citizen?

Posted by: Just Curious | July 9, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm

Clinton is not the nominee, but attacks would not work. She has reached out to the center unlike Obama. Clinton voted to name the Iranian guards a terrorist group. Obama didn’t. Cli nton put her hand to her heart to honor the national anthem. Obama was the only one there who did not and looked like he could not wait for the song to end.

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm

obama stop the smear site is a joke, he just takes what he wants and add’s it there. No real proof just his word.
Most topics he will not even touch on, so they are true then?
I emailed him the one about using foreign people over seas to assists his campaign and collect or donate money to his campaign. He failed to adequately post an anti smear response to that.
The other was about apology and reparations for slavery. He failed to address that also.
So they must be absolute truths!
The birth certificate he posted was not a certified or notarized birth cerfticate, not a legal document.
The smear was he did not place his hand on his heart during the National Anthem. He address’s only the pledge.
Not that same, after hearing the Shocking specticle of the black national anthem last week, I am saying he still does not place his hand over his heart for the legal United States National Anthem.
Fact remains, Obama lied on his family, All of his friends, and about hearing rev wright say any of those things.
That means he has lied to the American people more than once Straight faced through his teeth, he will again.

Posted by: seah | July 9, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm

I just don’t trust Obama to run this country. Worst of all I don’t trust what is crazy followers will do when he doesn’t win, since he and his followers are not builders they are dividers.

Posted by: rdotx | July 9, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm

I can not wait until August so Obama can be knighted as the nominee and he will be on his own MERITS to run as President! There is more on here about Hillary than Obama? Why? She’s out the race and he must now defend himself… To be Continued!!!

Posted by: Bronx4Freedom4All | July 9, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm

Thanks disgustedwithall,
That’s what I would love to say!
Angie needs a writing class. Her grammar is really suck!

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm

The only person that would need an anti-smear group is one that is smearable.

Posted by: rdotx | July 9, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

The GREAT UNITER. What a joke. Anyone who has so much crap going araound about him that he has to start a website to refute it needs to get a clue in the first place. It doesn’t matter what he writes on the website. He’ll change his mind about it by tomorrow.

Posted by: Melanie | July 9, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm

Obamites are fighting a losing battle. You can not stop information from Internet baby!!!!! People know who you are now Mr. Flip Flop!

Posted by: Independent | July 9, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm

gonsalvo, dont shoot the messenger, Obama just keeps on shooting himself in the foot.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm

More lies from Obama why don’t he stop the smearing!!
I create a website to name the smears from his side -
Obama against Bill Clinton calling him a racist
Obama against Hilary Clinton everything Obama said
Obama agianst McCain everything Obama says
His book is racist – “The White mans greed turns a world….”
For the Blackman and Whiteman to live together it will be under Islam!!
he writing of his mentors words that he supposedly never heard!!
Obama is a Fraud and a Marxist!!

Posted by: spock | July 9, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm

Rush Limbaugh is an overfed hypocrite. He is a drug abuser and a liar. I can’t believe people actually trust that bumbling idiot. While chastising drug dealers and even calling for their death if I’m not mistaken, he is scoring illegal drugs on the side. What a detestable human being.

Posted by: Damien | July 9, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm

I think your all forgetting that every single political election entails the same attacks, rumor and speculations. I think the real problem with humanity is the fear of evolving. We increasingly divide as a nation. Murder, Rape, attacks and neglect are all I see from everyone anymore. Watch the news and you will see that we have made this country like it is. Our expectations make the candidates who they are. Their platforms reflect the people’s wants and needs. If you don’t like what we have created then evaluate your contributions to this society (period).

Posted by: Amanda | July 9, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm

Ask yourself this, If John McCain went to a white church for twenty years that preached sermons like Rev. Wright except they were directed aginst black people would he still be running for president? I think we all know the anwser, but i want to know when it became ok for any presidential canidate to be able to get away with it?

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm

I think Jake Tapper is a journalist unlike some of the other people who post comments to his articles. he does his work and what he says is well researched. Billy Bob what if anything do you light up, you may not inhale, since you were a clinton supporter before you contribute?

Posted by: John Doering Sr. | July 9, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

I think Jake Tapper is a journalist unlike some of the other people who post comments to his articles. he does his work and what he says is well researched. Billy Bob what if anything do you light up, you may not inhale, since you were a clinton supporter before you contribute?

Posted by: John Doering Sr. | July 9, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm

billy bob – i didn’t realize that the rev. wright was running for President. Stop trying to smear Obama with things he never actually said. Character assassination-by- association is lame. Get a life.

Posted by: rudybegga | July 9, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Who cares about minor issues. This is tabloid talk. Neither McCain nor Obama speak for the average person. They speak from their political groups which funnel money into their campaigns. Society is becoming more socialistic where the government bails out the public and corporations. The legal system is in shambles with bad decisions being made daily that affect everyone. Either canidate addresses these problems with a realistic solution and not bororrowing money from China, they have my vote. I don’t see that happening.

Posted by: Spiderman | July 9, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

twenty years at that church, i never said obama said that, my post asked if the roles were reversed would McCain still be running for president. the anwser would be no. The press would destroy him.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

twenty years at that church, i never said obama said that, my post asked if the roles were reversed would McCain still be running for president. the anwser would be no. The press would crusify him.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

siuan……I took your advice to angie and looked up the word ‘ethical’ in the dictionary. I didn’t find a picture of McCain there either.

Posted by: JR | July 9, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Question of the day: How many of you feel disgusted at the way DNC and Obamites treated Hillary?
Posted by: Independent | Jul 9, 2008 1:15:44 PM
Hillary got over 18 million votes. If each voter gave her one dollar her debt would be cleared. So the real question of the day is how many of you are giving her money to payoff her campaign debt? This includes you Independent.

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Angie:
thanks….
’cause they do not like the senator…

Posted by: shalom | July 9, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

The Orwellian world is about to arrive, courtesy Sen Obama and his men. The anti-smear website lists rumors flying around and at the same time lists names, who are critical of the leader, cleverly (or as the supporters say, smartly and intelligently) not producing any connection between those names and the incidence of rumors. The gullible voters, will fail to see this disconnect and assume that these are the people making false allegations and hence the reputation of these people will be at stake. It seems that the attempt is to usher in an all-observing regime which uses constant surveillance (FISA stand) and propaganda (remember the anti-Hillary ads during the primary campaign), both insidious and blatant to control its citizens. This can be seen in the branding of the Clintons as racists, demanding that Sen Clinton produces her tax returns thereby putting a question mark on their integrity, or implying that Sen Clinton wanted something very unfortunate to happen to Sen Obama, when she made a passing comment involving RFK. Information is being twisted or re-shaped for the purposes of controlling, pacifying or even subjugating the population (in this case likely voters). Anyone critical of the leader will be subject to subordination by various means, like we witness here by the naming of names.

Posted by: Robin | July 9, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

billy bob – if obama didn’t say it, then who cares? get a real issue, dude.

Posted by: rudybegga | July 9, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

Ask yourself this, If John McCain went to a white church for twenty years that preached sermons like Rev. Wright except they were directed against black people would he still be running for president? I think we all know the answer, but i want to know when it became ok for any presidential candidate to be able to get away with it?
Posted by: billy bob | Jul 9, 2008 3:44:57 PM
Do you believe America is perfect and has never committed any atrocities, sins against other people or nations?

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

I see where this multi-millionaire, Hillary Clinton, is begging Obama supporters to donate money to her. What a joke. Her debt would not have been as large as it is if she had not continued her negative campaign against Obama when everyone knew it was a lost cause. She brought it on herself and I don’t want one penny of my donations to Obama to end up in Hillary’s pocket. And the nerve of her asking the public to make donations of $5.00 and up. Shame on her.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

I don’t want one penny of my donations to Obama to end up in Hillary’s pocket.
Posted by: rhbate | Jul 9, 2008 4:17:02 PM
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Your political Jesus, BhO, just donated $2300 to HRC. Follow your leader, do what he tells you.

Posted by: skinny dog | July 9, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

Billy bob – That is a Valid comparison. It also should be recognized that had Obama been a white man he would not be the presumptive nominee.

Posted by: McDaddy | July 9, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

rudybegga and carla, This is a real issue for white people, there is a double standard going on in this country. Equality is just that, equal for everyone regardless of color but that is not the case here, Obama is getting away with his associations with racist and rudy even his own statements “typical white person” remember that? What ifMcCain had said “typical black person”????

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

No problem independent.

Posted by: disgustedwithall | July 9, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

ANGIE, You said, I can’t get past his skin color. I said nothing about the color of his skin. I am talking about what he believes in and fights for. The experience he has to lead a whole country. Where is color mentioned? It seems if we don’t agree with Obama or his followers we are racist. This is ridiculous. It’s a shame this election has turned into about race and making history not about what it is suppose to be about.

Posted by: lois | July 9, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

brigitte, that is not the point here, two wrongs do not make it right. No one can answer my question with a yes anwser and really believe it. Something is wrong with that.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

McCain is the biggest flip flopper around – he was willing to change parties to be John Kerry’s running mate. He can’t stay faithful to a woman or an idea. He’s just like Yosemite Sam, guns blazing and no idea why. McCain is a lunatic.

Posted by: Randi | July 9, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

Sen Clinton had every right to fight till the end, to prove that she was still acceptable among a large majority of voters and also give those voters a chance to exercise their voting rights. Although it was mathematically clear long ago, probably when she couldn’t win Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania by significant margins, she did the right thing to stay in the campaign, without conceding. However, unlike Sen Obama, she did not, opportunistically, take away the votes of those who went ahead to cast their ballots, irrespective of the threat of punishment by the DNC. This was not the the voters’ fault, it was in fact, the states of Michigan and Florida who decided to advance their respective primaries. Sen Obama did it to suit one purpose during the primaries and he is smart and intelligent to go back to those same voters, later on, to ask for their votes for the GE. Irrespective of all these, one thing that is most deplorable is that her so-called supporters have failed to get her out of her debt. If they are so passionate about her as a candidate, they should have come forward to help her get rid of her campaign debt. These supporters should hang their heads in shame.

Posted by: Greg | July 9, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

At least Nixon waited until he got elected to compile an enemies list.
How much did the telecoms donate to Obama? as in bundle?

Posted by: geevill | July 9, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm

Ask yourself this, If John McCain went to a white church for twenty years that preached sermons like Rev. Wright except they were directed aginst black people would he still be running for president? I think we all know the anwser, but i want to know when it became ok for any presidential canidate to be able to get away with it?
Posted by: billy bob | Jul 9, 2008 3:44:57 PM
Sure the point is for you Obama haters to slime him without answering questions
unfavorable to McCain. Or showing both the poster and McCain as the hypocrites they are.

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

They wont even try to debate my point, how sad, got to go.

Posted by: billy bob | July 9, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

DROP OUT OBAMA!!
Sen. Barack Obama’s pastor says blacks should not sing “God Bless America” but “God damn America.”
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright has made a number of controversial statements.The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama’s pastor for the last 20 years at the Trinity United Church of Christ on Chicago’s south side, has a long history of what even Obama’s campaign aides concede is “inflammatory rhetoric,” including the assertion that the United States brought on the 9/11 attacks with its own “terrorism.”

Posted by: GO HILLIARY! | July 9, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

If they are so passionate about her(Hillary Clinton) a candidate, they should have come forward to help her get rid of her campaign debt. These supporters should hang their heads in shame.
Posted by: Greg | Jul 9, 2008 4:31:05 PM
________________
You got that right. If their love for her is so great, let them help get this millionaire off the hook. Or was it just a lot of BS.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

The Cherokee humorist Will Rogers recounted attending the Republican National Convention to make a humorous report. He commented that William Jennings Bryant attended to make a serious report. Rogers claimed that his job was easier, all he had to do was say what happened. Evidently he knew it would be funny.
Running a smear campaign on Barack Obama is much the same. All you have to do is tell the truth. The problem is breaking the rose colored glasses and getting people to see past the “My Daddy was a Democrat!” mentality.
Obama really did attend a “church” run by a minister who preached hatred of America. At least one of those sermons is on film. Ms. Obama did travel to England and other places to raise money. So have a lot of other politicians so that really isn’t anything new. Remember Bill Clinton’s donations from China? Same guys who gave money to Hillary. They aren’t the only ones and unfortunately it’s perfectly legal.
Ms. Obama’s thesis is a matter of public record.
Sen. Obama did support the DC gun ban then later say he knew it was unconstitutional. He supported it when he knew it was unconstitutional? Hmmm….. He also knew that 73% of the American people opposed the ban. Apparently democracy means as little to him as the Constitution. Obama now supports the efforts of the DC mayor to regulate firearms. One proposal out laws machine guns. Under that proposal an 1860 Henry lever action Civil War rifle is a machine gun. That was the forerunner of the legendary Winchester. That’s a machine gun? It is according to the proposal that Obama supports.

Posted by: Royce | July 9, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

Why on earth would people donate to the Clintons to pay off their campaign debt when they earned over 100 million dollars in the last few years? Are people that stupid? Reminds me of the boy who sold his bike and Wii, gave the money to Hillary and SHE TOOK IT! Talk about the reverse of the Robin Hood Syndrome. Take from the poor and give to the rich!

Posted by: evagal | July 9, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

Obama, afraid to debate. I can see the “change”, now. Being afraid is the Obama answer. Obama is a great talker, but little on substance.

Posted by: Jackson | July 9, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

If they are so passionate about her(Hillary Clinton) a candidate, they should have come forward to help her get rid of her campaign debt. These supporters should hang their heads in shame.
Posted by: Greg | Jul 9, 2008 4:31:05 PM
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You got that right. If their love for her is so great, let them help get this millionaire off the hook. Or was it just a lot of BS.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

Without Hillary, Obama is yesterday. Hillary made it clear, dance to my music, or I will run as an independent. Obama has no choice.

Posted by: Jerome in MO | July 9, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

Obviously you people don’t read. Obama himself said he would not ask his small donors to help with the Clinton debt. The larger ones yes.
Oh, and BTW I am a Hillary supporter who did contribute to helping her pay down that debt.

Posted by: J | July 9, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm

First, he cried racist and now, he cries smear. What a baby. I can see his politics, cry until everyone listens.

Posted by: Jerome in MO | July 9, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

J…why on earth would you do that?

Posted by: evagal | July 9, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

Why on earth would people donate to the Clintons to pay off their campaign debt when they earned over 100 million dollars in the last few years? Are people that stupid? Reminds me of the boy who sold his bike and Wii, gave the money to Hillary and SHE TOOK IT! Talk about the reverse of the Robin Hood Syndrome. Take from the poor and give to the rich!
Posted by: evagal | Jul 9, 2008 4:48:50 PM
Well that kid seems to be smarter than most adults. He believed in something enough to give up his things.

Posted by: J | July 9, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm

Why should we donate to the Hillary campaign, when the Obamabots will pay the debt?

Posted by: Jack in FL | July 9, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

J…why on earth would you do that?
Posted by: evagal | Jul 9, 2008 4:57:53 PM
Because I believe in my candidate. Hey there is a concept. You people keep bashing us Clinton supporters saying we should contribute to her. Well this one did.

Posted by: J | July 9, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm

Let the Obama followers pay off Hillary’s campaign debt, then she can run independent and WIN !!!

Posted by: Jackie in ca | July 9, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

Hillary has no shame! This multi-millionaire is asking for donations of $10.00 and up to help pay for a campaign bill she would not have had she not been so stubborn and continued it what was apparent, a failed campaign. Shame on her, asking for “hard-working Americans – white Americans” to get her out of hock. And the attacks she leveled against Obama are now being used against him. I wouldn’t donate one thin dime to be used to help this multi-millionaire.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

They wont even try to debate my point, how sad, got to go.
Posted by: billy bob | Jul 9, 2008 4:36:18 PM
What point do you want to debate? And I’ll debate only if you agree to answer questions I direct at you, deal?

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Well, Obama seems to have modified his position on the Iraq troop withdrawal when faced with the reality of an American victory. OK, FIRST LESSON IN FOREIGN POLICY: “NEVER MAKE BLANK STATEMENTS ABOUT A SUBJECT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.” Now, what about the IRAN/ISRAELI GUESTION? NEXT SEMESTER, OBAMA, THAT’S FOREIGN POLICY 201. Professor McCain will evaluate your progress on the subject.

Posted by: Manitu | July 9, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Obama sounds like a little kid in grade school. He tells the teacher that someone said something “not nice” about him. Poor-Baby…

Posted by: Shirley | July 9, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

Why would someone go to the website and listen to the lies, of a liar?
McCain in ’08 & ’12

Posted by: Sean | July 9, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

Well, Obama seems to have modified his position on the Iraq troop withdrawal when faced with the reality of an American victory. OK, FIRST LESSON IN FOREIGN POLICY: “NEVER MAKE BLANK STATEMENTS ABOUT A SUBJECT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.” Now, what about the IRAN/ISRAELI GUESTION? NEXT SEMESTER, OBAMA, THAT’S FOREIGN POLICY 201. Professor McCain will evaluate your progress on the subject.
Posted by: Manitu | Jul 9, 2008 5:05:22 PM
What makes you think McCain can even remember the lesson himself?

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

rhbate,
“Hillary has no shame! This multi-millionaire is asking for donations of $10.00 and up to help pay for a campaign bill ”
Show me where she has said that. The news stories I have read the big donors were asked to help. Not the smaller ones that contribute to him. I haven’t heard anything really from Hillary since their joint rally.

Posted by: J | July 9, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

She has also said that the money she loaned the campaign is not included in that pay back.

Posted by: J | July 9, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

Well, Obama seems to have modified his position on the Iraq troop withdrawal when faced with the reality of an American victory. OK, FIRST LESSON IN FOREIGN POLICY: “NEVER MAKE BLANK STATEMENTS ABOUT A SUBJECT YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT.” Now, what about the IRAN/ISRAELI GUESTION? NEXT SEMESTER, OBAMA, THAT’S FOREIGN POLICY 201. Professor McCain will evaluate your progress on the subject.
Posted by: Manitu | Jul 9, 2008 5:05:22 PM
McCain is getting by on his past glory. Today’s McCain is nothing more than a cranky, hot tempered pandering senior citizen that will say anything or take any position to get elected. People like you flip over this flop.

Posted by: brigitte | July 9, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm

rhbate: It is not a shame to ask for donations.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Jul 9, 2008 5:22:17 PM
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It is a shame to see this multi-millionaire begging “hard-working Americans, white Americans) for donations of $10.00 and up. Her debt wouldn’t be so large if she had quit her failed campaign when it became apparent to the whole world that she has lost. Yet, she chose to continue to attack Obama. McCain is now quoting her remarks in his own campaign against Obama. I would donate a wooden nickel to this MULTI-MILLIONAIRE.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm

rhbate,
“Hillary has no shame! This multi-millionaire is asking for donations of $10.00 and up to help pay for a campaign bill ”
The news stories I have read the big donors were asked to help. Not the smaller ones that contribute to him.
Posted by: J | Jul 9, 2008 5:09:44 PM
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I don’t think she is asking “big donors” to help with a $10.00 donation. Go to her Website. Even you can contribute $10.00 if you choose.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

Angie: Good for you. I’m a democrat and I am voting for McCain. And if you think the republicans are smearing Obama how about the DNC that went behind the scenes to make sure the superdelegates throw their vote to Obama. Nancy didn’t want Hillary to become president because she wants to be the woman in power. Get real. And I am glad that the black conservatives have an anti-Obama ad going along with the VETS. Its about time he got smeared. And there is only one Messiah. It is not Barack Hussein Obama. If he thinks he is let him walk on the water.

Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | July 9, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

by this point people pick and choose what they want to believe out of rumors on both sides so smearing someone at this point is pointless! people pretty much distrust each other and about everything they say unless it fits what they want to be said..
fox news is on a whole different can of worms after the whole “terrorist fist jab” thing i think even people who are against obama laughed that some one calling that news. how sheltered would you have to be to believe that? even bush did it..

Posted by: melissa | July 9, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm

If Hillary actually had the “eighteen million voters,” she claimed to have every time you put a microphone in front of her, the she has no problems: Just ask each one of them for a dollar.

Posted by: rhbate | July 9, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm

in the first place, Hillary’s debt has been cut in half due to an intensive fund raising drive on July 4 by her grass roots supporters. We will once again have another fund raising drive to try and retire the other half. Raising 10 million bucks in a matter of days is no easy task, so for those of you questioning where Hillary’s so called suppporters are, we were working our butts off to raise that 10 million dollars. And we will do so again. We support her, we will continue to support her, and we will NOT support Barack Obama.

Posted by: jdona | July 9, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm

Chapman — We understand. A lot of hard core Democrats live in a world of their own.
Sorry, someone had to say it.

Posted by: Royce | July 9, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

Obama. Voted. For. FISA.
Flip.
Flop.

Posted by: Mandelay3 | July 9, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

Ann-
quick fact check: the Clinton’s controlled the White House in 2000

Posted by: Tommy Pain | July 9, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm

Senator Obama has flip-flopped on over half of the issues and guess that is the reason he does not want the truth spoken, hence the anti-smear group. He is not presidential material and is losing voters’ respect every day

Posted by: Martin | July 9, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

in the first place, Hillary’s debt has been cut in half due to an intensive fund raising drive on July 4 by her grass roots supporters. We will once again have another fund raising drive to try and retire the other half. Raising 10 million bucks in a matter of days is no easy task, so for those of you questioning where Hillary’s so called suppporters are, we were working our butts off to raise that 10 million dollars. And we will do so again. We support her, we will continue to support her, and we will NOT support Barack Obama.
Posted by: jdona | Jul 9, 2008 5:58:45 PM
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GO HILLARY GO. I WILL VOTE MCCAIN. NEVER OBAMA. HE IS FAR TOO DANGEROUS.

Posted by: DemocratNoMore2 | July 9, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm

IT IS NOT WORTH THE EFFORT OF THE CLINTONS TO TRY HELP WITH PARTY UNITY. THE PARTY CURRENT LEADERSHIP ARE ASSOCIATE AND PARTNER OF JOHNSON JIM CEO [FINANCIAL CORP, JOHNSON-JIM, DOING DEALS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. REV.MANNIG AND LARRY SINCLAIR SAYS THAT THE WHOLE STORY HAS YET TO BE TOLD.SOMEONE SHOULD INVESTIGATE

Posted by: LUIS BARRETO | July 9, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm

I’m a HUGE Obama supporter…..but that “kool-aid” stuff is funny.
ps. Too bad it’s not funny enough to give McAncient a win in November.

Posted by: say what | July 9, 2008, 10:01 pm 10:01 pm

Since Obama is going to lose, he should give up and at least save the Democratic Party. If he fails to do this on his own the DNC will probably have to take matters in their own hands.
Obama for the sake of the Party, Give it up!

Posted by: rogersm234 | July 9, 2008, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm

I AGREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain is getting by on his past glory. Today’s McCain is nothing more than a cranky, hot tempered pandering senior citizen that will say anything or take any position to get elected. People like you flip over this flop

Posted by: nicole | July 9, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm

jdona – Obama dangerous? He and Hillary agree on just about every single issue- there was never much difference in their platforms. If his ideas are dangerous than so are hers.

Posted by: Olivia | July 10, 2008, 1:11 am 1:11 am

It’s my name, I supported Clinton and I will never stop voicing my opinion: Barack Obama is not worthy the presidency!
Clinton won the popular vote, a virtual tie with Obama. 352 superdelegates and Al Gore is wrong. Clinton beats Obama on merit, issues and character.
It’s my name. I don’t work for any Smear Inc. supporting GOP, or Fight the Smear Inc. blogging for pay to support Obama. Obama can’t buy my vote!

Posted by: Sylvia Johnsen | July 10, 2008, 2:39 am 2:39 am

Sylvia Johnsen: You are absolutely right. For a Harvard graduate he is unable to form his own words using the speeches of RFK, JFK and MLK. His words of hope and change came from the speech of RFK which I seen on the internet. He also used the speech that the governor of MASS. used at one time because he didn’t know what to say on the platform. I also read that on the internet. He is not capable of running this country and never will be. He knows it and so does the DNC but they do not like Hillary and that’s why they cheated her out of the delegates in MI and FL. Nancy is so jealous of Hillary that she didn’t want Hillary to become president. Nancy wants to be the woman in power. Everyone knows what the DNC did to Hillary by pressuring the superdelegates to vote now before the convention. Reid, Dean and Nancy made deals with them to switch their vote. Obama knows about it because he did the same thing. He is the most underhanded candidate that ever ran for president of this country. When he was running for the senate, he played dirty pool to the woman running against him and took her to court making false claims about her and won. He is desperate to make history like MLK and is using the white people to do it. This country better wake up and think before they vote.

Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | July 10, 2008, 8:59 am 8:59 am

Olivia: Your are wrong. Hillary and Obama had differences of opinions on issue especially Healthcare. Yes, I have read comments before on Obama being dangerous. What they mean is that the terrorists are waiting for him to become president. In fact, Bin Laden and Al Qaeda must be laughing at us right now because they already know all about Obama and his lack of knowledge on foreign policy and politics. Get a grip and read more. Obama can become a dictator because he is half Kenya and that is in his blood. If you can’t tell that when he is speaking on the platform then you don’t know politics. Listen to him trying to sound like MLK sometimes. What a mess this country will be in if he is elected.

Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | July 10, 2008, 9:07 am 9:07 am

I would like everyone to step back from their political positions, put aside the hate mongering and partisan animosity to think just for a moment about the sad shape our world is in. We all know the many problems our country, and the world face. Who would you rather have in charge in the coming years: Someone who is so old he has no real connection to our future, or someone who has a personal stake in our future by virtue that he will be alive to experience it. I know this is simplistic and just a bit ageist, but I ask that we all just take a moment to consider it.

Posted by: John | July 10, 2008, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm

Jerome in MO,
“Without Hillary, Obama is yesterday. Hillary made it clear, dance to my music, or I will run as an independent. Obama has no choice.”
Well, as an Obama voter, I hope Hillary does take this approach. It would definitely take McCain’s votes and ensure a landslide victory for Obama!
Go Limbaughts go! Didn’t even use “half my brain” for that one — heehee.
Obama 08!

Posted by: Common Sense | July 12, 2008, 7:25 am 7:25 am

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