McCain’s First Ad About Biden
ABC’s Sara Just reports: Joe Biden has been Barack Obama’s running mate for just a few hours but John McCain’s campaign has already released its first negative ad.
The ad was released just after the Obama campaign revealed that the Delaware Senator would be the vice presidential pick in a 3 a.m. text message to suporters. It begins with this question:
"What does Barack Obama’s running mate say about Barack Obama?"
The ad then has two quotes from Biden, one in which he challenges Barack Obama and another in which he praises John McCain.
The first quote comes from a primary season Democratic debate in which both Biden and Obama were seeking the Democratic nomination. ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Biden about a previous statement questioning Obama’s readiness to lead.
While Biden and Obama stood on the same debate stage, Stephanpoulos asked: "You said, ‘I think he can be ready, but right now, I don’t of that think he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on the job training.’"
Biden responded at the time, "I think I stand by that statement."
And the ad closes with a remark Biden once made about the now Republican nominee and his longtime Senate colleague: "I would be honored to run with or against John McCain because I think the country would be better for it."

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All Biden has to say is that he was talking about the old John McCain not the John McCain we have today who is a puppet for the Karl Rove/Rush Limbaugh Republicans. I think most Americans agree that there is no sign of the “maverick” John McCain anywhere anymore. It’s sad but true. The Obama/Biden team consists of 2 guys who understand that what Americans want is to know that if they work hard they have a chance at the American Dream. They understand because that’s how they got to where they are.
Posted by: jennie | August 23, 2008, 7:59 am 7:59 am
There isn’t another person in this race that has more foreign policy experience than Joe Biden. This was the smartest move Obama could have made. When Hillary Clinton steps up to the Convention podium and tells her supporters that they are the key to either electing a strong Democratic ticket to the White House or the key to voting in John McCain and setting women’s rights back 40 years, the Hillary Clinton supporters will suddenly get why Hillary Clinton supports Barack Obama and will be a huge ally of his in the US Senate, where we still need as many good guys as possible.
Posted by: Karl | August 23, 2008, 8:11 am 8:11 am
Now we’re assured of both judgement and experience! Of course, it’s time for McCain to go negative once again. Believe me when I say that the American people are going to be so turned off by McCain’s negativity coupled with his total lack of substantive policies to help our country move forward that they’ll run, not walk, to their voting booth this coming November to vote for Obama/Biden!
Posted by: Howard Gallas | August 23, 2008, 8:12 am 8:12 am
Biden, just a few months ago…”OBama does not have the experience to be President”. Would you serve with John McCain….”I would be honored to serve with John McCain”. Enough said!! McCain all the way!!!!!!!
Posted by: M. Summer | August 23, 2008, 8:15 am 8:15 am
Positive about McCain?
Um……..
hmmm……………
Nope.
Posted by: karl | August 23, 2008, 8:17 am 8:17 am
Great choice. Who cares about Biden’s past comments! Obviously there are still some Hillary supporters that are very salty right now. We cannot afford another 4 years of failure. I voted for Biden in the veepstakes despite the earlier comments he said about Obama. This is politics folk. Wake up! Biden was the best choice and as for Hillary, she would have been a good choice, but her hubby Bill has a dark past and I’m sure they were not willing to give up certain records. Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: Renee | August 23, 2008, 8:23 am 8:23 am
The first of many more to come. This pick emphazises Obama’s lack of experience and brings it to the forefront.
Now, how do the Catholics justify voting for a VP on a pro-choice ticket?
Of even greater importance is the difference in Biden voting for the war and funding it. This will be something harder for the Obama campaign to address.
Many want to point out negative ads that will forthcoming but, some of these are going to ring the bell.
Lastly, how often is Obama going to apologize for gaffs made by Biden?
Posted by: Independent minded | August 23, 2008, 8:24 am 8:24 am
“I am glad Biden was the VP pick. I was hoping he will be the one. These so call HILARY’S people forget when McCain’s people call her a “Bitch” and all McCain did was laugh. They think voting for McCain is going to hurt Obama…No, it is going to hurt them.”
Posted by: Reyna
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As a matter of curiosity, how can it hurt them WITHOUT hurting him? Unless, of course, you think there will be retribution against any dissenters?
Posted by: charlie35 | August 23, 2008, 8:32 am 8:32 am
Gee, if Obama has ‘no harsher critic’ than Joe Biden (according to McCain) and yet Joe Biden has been won over by Obama, then I’m on board too! Biden is smart, experienced, and straight talking. If he has stood up for Obama, then he knows what he is doing- Obama is the right man for the job. McCain, on the other hand, has proven he is not so smart, and is anything but straight talking.
Posted by: katharine | August 23, 2008, 8:43 am 8:43 am
You realize Sarah that if we don’t elected someone other than John Bush McCain, there may not be a 2012. You are either for change (Obama) or for the status quo (not Obama). You don’t have to answer me, you have to tell you kids why they live in a police state with no future, scared of their government and forced to wear oxygen masks because the air is too polluted to breath.
Posted by: algwriter | August 23, 2008, 8:47 am 8:47 am
Foolish pick showing Obama’s very poor judgment.While he is slipping in the polls, and needs to pick a VP from a battleground state to help him win, he selects someone from Delaware?
Posted by: JRS | August 23, 2008, 8:47 am 8:47 am
How is showing Joe Biden’s actual wonds “negative”?
and awmahn,
Clinton 18 million votes 1900 delegates
Biden 18 votes 0 delegates
Democrats rejected this guy in te primaries.
Posted by: geevill | August 23, 2008, 8:51 am 8:51 am
I’m not impressed with the pick. But I can’t deny that Obama’s campaign has been very insightful and run a clever campaign to date. Maybe they’re expecting to effect the Catholic vote among the significant number of Catholics who used to be Dems but are now GOP.
Posted by: Mickey | August 23, 2008, 8:55 am 8:55 am
Obama picking Biden is like Bush picking Chenny, so OBAMA = BUSH in experience. Beware
- A McCain Democrat
Posted by: vs | August 23, 2008, 8:56 am 8:56 am
I wonder how excited all of Obama’s young supporters are today?
Posted by: geevill | August 23, 2008, 9:00 am 9:00 am
The same old negative ads. Mcsame has nothing new to offer so it’s the same old baloney. His ads and views are as old as mcsame himself. He is unable to say anything good about himself so all he can do is spew lies and innuendos.
VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR CHANGE!!!
Posted by: Johnny mcSame | August 23, 2008, 9:00 am 9:00 am
Senator Biden is a good pick…He will help sink the Obama ticket. For all of you who have no better post than name calling, shame on you. Senator Obama wants to run a different kind of campaign, so stop being negative toward your fellow citizens. For those of you who think that Senator Obama choose a man of experience, I agree. Senator Biden voted for war in Iraq, because he knew it was right for the country, with the information we had at the time. Senator Biden’s experience knew that the surge in Iraq would work. But it was Senator McCain who took the lead – Senator Biden was a follower. Actually, the democratic ticket is upside down. Senator Biden should be at the top, and Senator Obama should be the running mate. Funny how things work out. America, even the running mate knows that Senator Obama is not ready for the job of President of the United States of America.
Posted by: jjsmith6575 | August 23, 2008, 9:05 am 9:05 am
To me, it shows Obama could not fill in the (wide gap) lack of any foreign policy expierence. Biden referred to Obama in different ways that were not helpful to Obama. I can see why the McCain camp put out that statement. Biden is in a box now. He will not help Obama carry Michigan. The GOP has to be thrilled. The dems should have picked a woman since Obama is losing that group. She had expierence, didn’t she? I quess the boys will be boys afterall. Biden should be on top of the ticket. The media beat the text message. Kind of funny on that. IMO.
Posted by: Christie | August 23, 2008, 9:07 am 9:07 am
Who is really surprised by Obama’s choice? It is just like Bush picking Cheney.
Obama is grossly under-qualified and Biden doesn’t make up for it.
Democrat for McCain ’08
Posted by: AlbertMike | August 23, 2008, 9:12 am 9:12 am
GaryB
You spoke volumes my friend.
Posted by: Ronaldraygun | August 23, 2008, 9:12 am 9:12 am
Geevil,
What does 18 million votes have to do with it? Coming in second place does not get you the Vice-Presidency. What country do you live in? This is not the playoffs.
She was a good candidate. I have a lot of respect for the Clintons, but I knew too many people that just hated her, both Republicans and Democrats. She would have excited the Republican base in a way that would have never got her elected. People don’t hate Obama and Biden in the same way.
Let ‘em try to get excited about a McCain Romney ticket.
Posted by: awmahn | August 23, 2008, 9:13 am 9:13 am
My friends, I stand before you, to sit behind you, to tell you something, I know nothing about. Direct quote from John McCain and I approve this message.
Posted by: Saddlesablazing | August 23, 2008, 9:14 am 9:14 am
awman,
It’s no use trying to explain voter demographics. Reagan Democrats voted for Bill Clinton twice. We will not vote for Obama/Biden. Biden already got rejected twice. He inspires nobody.
Common sense says that Democrats like Bayh did not want to run with Obama and destroy their career. Biden has nothing to lose except the election.
Posted by: geevill | August 23, 2008, 9:19 am 9:19 am
I wonder if any president could deserve the vitriolic rhetoric I read here re: George W. Bush.
History will tell the tale, but I fear it will be much too late. Truth be told, his critics are far more exercised about his adherence to principle and absolute values than they are his politics.
Goodbye pricipled leadership, hello pandering pragmatics!
Posted by: Webb | August 23, 2008, 9:21 am 9:21 am
I attended a speech given by Senator Biden. I was impressed by his genuine passion for defending core Democratic values, including civil liberties. Even after all his years in the Senate, he is still sincerely dedicated to making a better life for all Americans, cares passionately about the issues, and is “fired up and ready to go.” He will make a fine VP for Barack Obama and for America.
Posted by: Staton Rabin | August 23, 2008, 9:23 am 9:23 am
Well, I’m all for change, but not in the direction the Dems or Reps are headed. As has been said before, they will both drive this country off a cliff…just at different speeds.
You Democrats need not worry too much. Obama’s choice as VP shows that he’s betting true conservatives will not likely be voting for the McCain ticket. That should at least offset the relatively few Hillary supporters that will not vote Obama.
I voted for the lesser of two evils last time, but not again.
The social experiment that began with the birth of this nation was high minded. Too bad we did not have the fortitude to stay the course.
May GOD (sorry atheists) have mercy on us all.
Posted by: woody | August 23, 2008, 9:24 am 9:24 am
Obama is fresh and clean.
Posted by: Jim | August 23, 2008, 9:25 am 9:25 am
He didn’t pick Timmy or Evan because the big time political movers told Obama they were too weak for his ticket. But he made a error. Now, he has someone who will over shadow him. Joe Biden has made all kinds of terrible remarks. I recall him taking sides with France and Germany when Bush wanted to go to Iraq. Biden likes McCain. How can he back track that?? McCain will win.
Posted by: Christie | August 23, 2008, 9:26 am 9:26 am
Obama is turning into a sinking ship. Biden was right in saying that Obama would not make a great president and that we should all support McCain.
McCain 2008 / Clinton 2012
Posted by: Melissa | August 23, 2008, 9:27 am 9:27 am
I’m sure Nancy is sulking this morning…He didn’t pick Chett Edwards..
Posted by: AmericanWoman | August 23, 2008, 9:28 am 9:28 am
HRC vs. Biden
Clinton 18 million votes
Biden 18
Clinton 1900 delegates
Biden 0
Clinton attacked by Obama for war vote
Biden -voted for Iraq too
Clinton- tough as nails refuses to quit
Biden -first to QUIT
Posted by: geevill | August 23, 2008, 9:29 am 9:29 am
Reply to Independent minded:
You are right in questioning how Catholics would justify voting for the pro-choice ticket. Most will not. You are wrong howevever in insinuating that the Obama campaign in stupid in choosing Biden. This choice has created more of a balance to offset a variety of the outspoken stances made. We have to get the Republican party out of power. The two party system is wrecking our country but that is another issue in itself to discuss.
As far as pro-life, as a evangelical Christian has beautifully stated, we should focus on making it unthinkable before anything else. This paves the way for the natural choice to be made and the right laws are made in this spirit.
Posted by: Moving on | August 23, 2008, 9:31 am 9:31 am
I backed McCain in 2000, but I don’t know him anymore. He sold his soul to the NeoCon/Rove/Bush trash. Maybe his money and fame have gone to his head, or maybe he’s senile. Either way, he isn’t fit to serve as president.
Posted by: Katie | August 23, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am
Biden is such a lame pick. Not sure how you Liberals/Democrats are feeling this morning but does the word ANTICLIMATIC come to mind? For all the Obama drama this week…he picks Joe Biden? Wow….can’t wait for Big Mouth Joe to put his foot in his mouth. I give it one week. He’ll pop off to a reporter.
Obama obviously was desperate cause he knows he isn’t up for the job of President. It is above his pay grade after all.
Obama/Biden….what a losing combination.
McCain 08 and 12
Posted by: Jim | August 23, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am
ScaryBob – I have never watched FoxNews in my life. I do, however, research issues myself. I’ve not been drinking the Koolaid, but perhaps you have. Maybe you should become more informed before November.
Posted by: jjsmith6575 | August 23, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am
By the way,
“tough as nails, refuses to quit” could also be seen as delusional, refuses to quit.
You are like one of the people sitting in an empty stadium three hours after the game is over.
Posted by: awmahn | August 23, 2008, 9:36 am 9:36 am
It’s politics. They were running against each other so of course Biden went negative against him, but Obama and Biden have worked together before, and will work great together. Let McCain run his mouth, if he picks Romney I’m sure that plenty of their back and forth will come up in ads. I think it was a great choice because of Biden’s experience and his sharp wit. They’re going to take it and McCain is going to spend a ridiculous amount to try and derail it. Obama 2008!
Posted by: Marcus | August 23, 2008, 9:38 am 9:38 am
Senator Biden is a great pick. He has experience, where Senator Obama has none (Senator Obama has never held a real job in his entire life, and he’s spent two of his four years in the Senate running for president.) Senator Obama has not a single accomplishment in the Senate. Senator Biden does not carry as much baggage as does Senator Clinton. He is well spoken, he believes in the greatness – and responsibility – of America. He will outshine Senator Obama in experience, but not celebrity, which is exactly as the campaign would have it.
Posted by: jjsmith6575 | August 23, 2008, 9:38 am 9:38 am
Doesn’t anybody vote on their VALUES anymore? Really, a “Democrat voting for McCain”? What an oxy-MORON.
Posted by: whosyerkitty | August 23, 2008, 9:40 am 9:40 am
Obama took Rush Limbaugh’s advice and picked Biden.
Posted by: geevill | August 23, 2008, 9:42 am 9:42 am
Re: The GOP is running scared now!
ROTFL.
Posted by: Chrsitie | August 23, 2008, 9:44 am 9:44 am
omniture
Aww..feeling blue.
Posted by: Christie | August 23, 2008, 9:49 am 9:49 am
Paul in Tampa – I don’t know which of Senator McCain’s policies you think are disasters. And I don’t know what you think are President Bush’s “failed policies.” I hope you look into Senator Obama’s plans before you pull the lever for him. I’m convinced that they will bring disaster to our economy, and to our nation. Nothing could be worse for this country than to have a President Obama, and both houses of Congress controlled by democrats.
Posted by: jjsmith6575 | August 23, 2008, 9:54 am 9:54 am
I am pumped up and ready for Denver. Obama is going to destroy old man McSame and the dullards and morons of the GOP won’t know what happened. LOL
The best of the dems. Such losers of life.
Posted by: Christie | August 23, 2008, 9:55 am 9:55 am
McCain/Biden 08
Biden: “I would be honored to run with or against John McCain because I think the country would be better for it.”
Posted by: JA | August 23, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
paul in tampa, thank you for reading Obama’s policies, and realizing that they’re substantive and he has a plan on how to pay for them. Also, thank you for realizing that McCain is a puppet for the Bush dynasty, and that he will not invoke any real changes. Obama 2008!
Posted by: Marcus | August 23, 2008, 9:57 am 9:57 am
Marcus – We will leave Iraq when the time is right, exactly what Senator McCain has been saying from day one. The other candidate says we will leave in 16 months, regardless of the conditions there. That is irresponsible. He said it because he wanted to be the Democratic candidate. That’s called “political expediency,” and there is little more dangerous to a republic.
Posted by: jjsmith6575 | August 23, 2008, 9:58 am 9:58 am
sorry, supportive of McCain
Posted by: JA | August 23, 2008, 10:00 am 10:00 am
McCain should make ads about his strengths. Maybe the fact that he has so few strengths is the reason he deflects attention to Biden. I think it is counter productive.
Posted by: antenian | August 23, 2008, 10:01 am 10:01 am
Obama/Biden . . . that confirms it for me. I don’t need to listen or read anymore. McCain for President! Now on to football season.
Posted by: hipski | August 23, 2008, 10:11 am 10:11 am
As a 30+ year Washington insider who voted for the war in Iraq, Biden compliments Obama’s message of change by totally negating it. Plus, his mouth will provide plenty of fodder for the RAM this fall.
Posted by: GWS | August 23, 2008, 10:14 am 10:14 am
Hillary supporters: I must disagree that she would have been a better pick for VP. She is way too polarizing. Too many Republicans hate her and Bill. The Republicans who don’t care for McCain will most likely stay home on Nov. 4, but if Hillary had been on the ticket those same Repubs would have come out to vote AGAINST her. I’m sorry but she would have been a bad choice for VP.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:14 am 10:14 am
I think it’s funny when people say that true “feminists” would never support McCain. That there would be dirty coathanger abortions, etc… that’s not going to happen again. McCain is for the states’ to choose. Another pathetic scare tactic from Obama folowers.
What REALLY scares me is the obvious weakness America will have if Obama is elected president. Other countries can see that he is a marshmallow and he can be completely blindsided and have no idea how to react in an emergency.
Democrat for McCain
Posted by: Jane | August 23, 2008, 10:15 am 10:15 am
Regardless of John McCain’s military education, family background, or his Vietnam POW experience, he was a man that I used to respect. I would have voted for him in 2000 if he had received the nomination.
What I see now, is a McCain who has changed his stripes, joined the Bush/neocon bandwagon, and who has abandoned all of his previous principles – to satisfy his political aspirations of becoming president. This is more important to him than the will or the well-being of the American people.
Obama and Biden haven’t abandoned anything.
I’m still waiting for McCain to come out with something positive about himself, particularly something that portrays what positive things he has done for veterans. So far, his voting record on veterans’ issues – sucks.
Shame on him.
Obama-Biden ’08
Posted by: Basher72 | August 23, 2008, 10:18 am 10:18 am
McCain’s ad was lame and weak and ineffective.
Just like he would be as president.
Bring it on, Gramps.
Posted by: Frankie Machine | August 23, 2008, 10:19 am 10:19 am
TonyD, that was a nice little list of things wrong with Obama but is that all you can come up with? A couple of remarks, very loose connections, and innuendo. How much can we dig up on McCain? He cheated on his first wife many times and left her while she was in the hospital recovering from a bad accident to marry a multi-millionaire. That right there is enough for me not to vote for him, and it’s definitely enough to get him sent to hell.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:20 am 10:20 am
If this is one of those changes that Obama said he is going to make . . . it the same old politics as usual. Biden does not represent change even if he says he is. He hasn’t been in congress for 35 years because he is for change. He is already said to be one of the poorest in wealth. He just knows how to hide it. How many Americans are living with alot less, directly because of him? Enough said . . . Vote McCain, it might be the same, but its all in the game.
Posted by: hipski | August 23, 2008, 10:21 am 10:21 am
Sarah
But Obama’s supporters won’t be there for her so she’ll lose again!
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:23 am 10:23 am
mccain is just the most nasty disgusting human (next to king george) i have ever seen. he has done nothing but sling crap, everything coming out his mouth is laced with hate violence and mostly is a lie. mccain use to be a great man but he sold out to the evil devil worshiping neo-con republicans. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: tom | August 23, 2008, 10:24 am 10:24 am
For those Hillary supporters that still want to support a woman, consider Green candidate Cynthia McKinney, former six-term congresswoman. She’s strong on the issues and even selected another woman, Rosa Clemente, for her vice-presidential candidate. Why spend your vote on patriarch McCain when you can vote for a woman?
Posted by: Zeleni | August 23, 2008, 10:27 am 10:27 am
McCain always brings up that he was a POW in Viet Nam, like that qualifies him to be president. Yes, he is a hero (if getting your plane shot down five times is being a hero), but that still does not qualify him to be prez. He has a terrible voting record when it comes to veteran affairs. He was even against the latest GI Bill improvement saying, “it’s too generous.” If I were a veteran, I’d probably hate McCain. As I’m not a veteran, I just dislike him.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:28 am 10:28 am
Change?
When the Republicans are out of office, that will be change. It is the only change I care about for now.
Posted by: Thinking | August 23, 2008, 10:28 am 10:28 am
M. Summer |
It’s called the heat of the battle. Wait until the DNC starts running Mitt’s negative comments about McCain. What’s really going to be the big turn off is the ads that McCain will run during the democratic convention. In a pathetic attempt to gain a wider audience because face it, no one is paying much attention to him now and they certainly won’t be next week, these ads will be greeted with contempt!
It’s over old man! Go back to one of your homes!
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:29 am 10:29 am
For those that are upset that Obama didn’t choose Hillary and feel she was snubbed. First of all you have no idea what is going on with the 2 of them. Maybe she didn’t want the VP spot, why would she. I’m sure she and Obama have discussed what position she would have in his administration. Maybe she wants to be a justice. The fact is you don’t know what is going on behind closed doors. So to be upset over something you know nothing about is foolish and ignorant.
Posted by: erin | August 23, 2008, 10:32 am 10:32 am
Independent mind
Give it up! If Obama had selected Bayh or Kaine, you’d be talking about their lack of experience. Face it, McCain is a senile old man who still thinks it’s 1968.
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:33 am 10:33 am
2012 is a long way off. There is no guarantee Hillary will win in 2012. Just think what will happen to the country in the meantime. Mc will keep all the moles Bush has put in government. Science and women’s rights will be a memory. The rest of the world will think (and rightly so) that the U.S. has totally lost it and totally ignore us — they are doing so already. Since Bush has taken office, I have not been “proud” of my country and I want to be so again. Do you really want someone who has a mind set in the 60′s? Or, do you want to look to the future?
Posted by: diana | August 23, 2008, 10:38 am 10:38 am
Now that Obama has chosen Biden, this gives him a big advantage in Pennsylvania. I’m predicting that McCain will choose Tom Ridge to counter Biden in PA. If so, McCain will lose the conservatives and evangelicals because Ridge is pro-choice. Watch.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:38 am 10:38 am
geevill
We also rejected Clinton!
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
Anyone read Obamas plan to tax and redistribute wealth in Time Magazine??
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:46 am 10:46 am
Obama just destroyed his message of change: if experience is what he wanted, he would have picked Clinton. Instead, he chose to further divide the party. Now my choice is clear: I am no longer a Democrat.
Posted by: Jane | August 23, 2008, 10:47 am 10:47 am
by JA
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Biden: “I would be honored to run with or against John McCain because I think the country would be better for it.”
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That was in 2005 when McCain was a maverick but now McCain agrees with Bush 95% of the time. He`d do anything including flip flopping to win an election.
Posted by: Krista | August 23, 2008, 10:50 am 10:50 am
Slacksy, my bad. In my haste to make my point I accidentally wrote “shot down” when I should have written “crashed”. You’re right. McCain crashed his plane four times, and got shot down once. Incompetent as a pilot, incompetent as a husband, incompetent as a president.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:51 am 10:51 am
bushman—-very funny
Posted by: tom | August 23, 2008, 10:51 am 10:51 am
In November WE will remember!
Posted by: AmericanWoman
Come November, you’ll be quickly forgotten!
Posted by: roxanne | August 23, 2008, 10:52 am 10:52 am
Dave:
1sy Bush lost because Clintons got to the special prosecutor to indict Casper W. 4 days before the election, Bush was gaining, indictement was thrown out
Posted by: SCARY BOB | August 23, 2008, 10:53 am 10:53 am
The only problem with this choice is that Obama is still on the ticket. Sorry for you Obama supporters but he really is not ready to be President. He has lead nothing, built nothing, only destroyed, and insulted those he wants to try and lead.
Posted by: pumphouseplus | August 23, 2008, 10:56 am 10:56 am
The McCain campaign probably had negative ads ready for whoever Obama had picked. That’s why they were able to get it out so early. It doesn’t matter. When McCain picks Tom Ridge as his VP, he’ll be criticized by his own right-wingers for choosing a pro-choice running mate.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 10:57 am 10:57 am
nope bad bad bad bad choice
Posted by: mamasun | August 23, 2008, 10:57 am 10:57 am
Experience? It mean nothing. Bush has almost 8 yrs of experience actually doing the job and he is still as inept and incompetent as he was on day one, if not more. Obama is smart and will learn fast. And he will begin raising our reputation in the world community the minute he gets elected.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 11:00 am 11:00 am
Yes, Joe Biden did say those things a year ago…. But today, Joe Biden is running alongside Barack Obama because both of these men can adapt to changing times and changing circumstances. John McCain is running these outdated film clips because he believes that yesterday’s answers should all be valid today, even if circumstances have changed dramatically between now and then. It’s why McCain still thinks that the way to solve the energy crisis is by drilling for more oil. Its why he thinks the way to solve these long-standing conflicts in the middle east is to simply apply more military force and for a longer period of time. We tried that in Vietnam and it clearly didn’t work. Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Posted by: DJM | August 23, 2008, 11:01 am 11:01 am
What a shame … BIDEN … very short-sighted choice … everything that OBAMA says about change goes down the drain … FLUSH !!!
WOW…if it was really true that OBAMA texted his VP pick at 3am …it just goes to show that HRC’s 3am Ad is still haunting him …
so the new AD this FALL will be read :
… Biden is picking up the 3am call …
… ‘cos OBAMA has put his phone to a CALL FORWARDING MODE to BIDEN …
Posted by: 3am CALLs ---> BIDEN | August 23, 2008, 11:01 am 11:01 am
Bush ran on Change,Accountability in Gov and Morals&Values. Picked a more experienced VP to calm voters minds about his inexperience.
Obama is running on Change, Transparency in Gov and Hope&Inspiration. Picked a more experienced VP to calm voters minds about his inexperience.
Since the past 8 years were such a success, this seems like a good idea?
And for all the fear mongering about abortion, if RoevWade is overturned abortion will still be legal in the US.
Posted by: ExDem | August 23, 2008, 11:08 am 11:08 am
I predict John McCain will loose respect because of his low down dirty ads. I predict the One and the One II will bring a curse on John McCain’s campaign because he has mocked the Almighty God’s greatest prophet – Moses who is the only one who had, other than Jesus Christ, an encounter with God.
Posted by: evelyn | August 23, 2008, 11:12 am 11:12 am
Hawk, the only thing I remember about Newt Gingrich was him making stupid childish faces whenever Clinton gave his state-of-the-union speeches, oh yeah, and him shutting down the government to get his way…like a little kid with a tantrum. I postulate that the Republican Congress in the late 90s were partially to blame for 9/11/01 because they had the FBI and the Justice Dept. going after Clinton for having an affair, instead of going after the terrorists who were at the time preparing to attack the WTC. If the republicans want to take credit for all that was good during the Clinton administration, then they should also take some of the blame.
Posted by: Dave | August 23, 2008, 11:17 am 11:17 am
BREAKING NEWS! THIS JUST IN!
McCain to name Jeb Bush as his VP!
Then it’ll truly be the McCain-Bush ticket.
Posted by: cybergal619 | August 23, 2008, 11:27 am 11:27 am
The notion that being a POW (one among hundreds of others) and being a graduate of Annapolis (5th from the bottom of his class who was privileged due to his family heritage) somehow makes one an expert in national security and foreign affairs is ludicrous. Moreover, adopting the Bush agenda as his own made a mockery of any integrity that he might have had. Add to that his well known penchant for flying off the handle when things don’t go his way and the almost certainty that, if elected, will reinstate the draft, makes one wonder why any rational person would vote for him to lead our country.
Posted by: lockes ghost | August 23, 2008, 11:34 am 11:34 am
Actually, being from the Balkans, I do see it as highly possible for to come under sniper fire, but you wouldn’t know about things like that. All you know is that there are 57 states like Obama taught you and that inflating air in your tires will save gas shortages.
Posted by: NEXT | August 23, 2008, 11:35 am 11:35 am
Hey everybody, if I say Typical black people does that make me a racist. YES IT WOULD IF I SAID THAT (RIGHT)
he said “typical white woman”. Thats a racist comment and how do you know what color I am.
And that is Barack speaking about his own grandmother in a video (no SPIN with a video KID CREOLE.
Posted by: Tony D | August 23, 2008, 11:35 am 11:35 am
awmahn: If you think Hillary has too many scandals what about Obama in younger years with drugs and booze and crooked friends like Rezko who purchased the house Obama lives in for him because he didn’t have the funds. Obama picked Biden because of his lace of political experience which he believes Biden will give him the training he needs. However, Hillary’s supporters will vote McCain and lead him to the White House and this country will not go into a disaster. With Obama and Biden god help us.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | August 23, 2008, 11:40 am 11:40 am
evelyn: You are so wrong. People were calling Obama the Messiah which is an abomination against god. McCain only did the ad to show the public what Obama is representing himself as. Get a grip. Obama is so arrogant, underhanded and deceitful I don’t know how he can win the election. Think about what Obama, Nancy, Reid and Dean did to Hillary with the superdelegates. That will strike back on them if Obama loses.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | August 23, 2008, 11:45 am 11:45 am
Suckers, who is fool now, being had by a game played on his first and single most important decision?
Even you support this phony Nothingness, you have to admit he is not capable of answering a 3 am phone, but rather having someone else receiving it.
Cannot stop laughing at it.
Posted by: fact check | August 23, 2008, 11:50 am 11:50 am
Fact-Check – not only am I a registerd Democrat, I will STILL be writing in Hillary Clinton on my ballot come November as I do not support the agenda’s of either McSame nor Hussein.
I am and always have been a Democrat.
Posted by: volboi | August 23, 2008, 12:02 pm 12:02 pm
It’s a great pick. And for the record Cheney picked Cheney to be Bush’s V.P.
Posted by: bhciapol | August 23, 2008, 12:07 pm 12:07 pm
He has many problems with the average Dems for example:he has allowed the Repubs to paint him as weak and inexperienced and the obvious, the majority of Dems are Moderate not Liberal. Also with all the focus on fellow Dems no one is noticing the Independents, who decide elections, are breaking for McCain.
The racism and it’s Hillary’s fault arguments are stupid and have become some sort of security blanket for the Obama supporters to explain his faults. Eventually you will have to put the blame where it belongs-on Obama. He’s running a horrible campaign.
Posted by: ExDem | August 23, 2008, 12:14 pm 12:14 pm
Sen. Joseph Biden is a courageous choice by Sen. Barack Obama to be his running mate in the presidential campaign. Sen. Biden is well known to be outspoken and will not be any one’s “yes” man. This is precisely the type of running mate that “fits” with Sen. Obama, as Sen. Biden has far more valid and strong foreign policy credentials than does McSame, who has now lost one of his main arguments against Sen. Obama. Unlike Sen. Obama, it remains to be seen if McSame has the cajones to pick someone, who is willing to stand up to him and to whom he is willing to listen. This sounds like a tall order for McSame given the rapid advancement of his senile dementia, which is already severely affecting his ability to think. We’re now going to see a permanent “bounce” in Sen. Obama’s polling numbers that will carry through to his victory in November. Obama 08!!!
Posted by: caliguy55 | August 23, 2008, 12:31 pm 12:31 pm
Love this ad! Just saw it for the second time, and think McCain camp should run it over and over until November 4. Great ad!
McCain ’08/Hillary ’12
Posted by: Debra | August 23, 2008, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm
I think the the most telling bit of the whole dramatic-comedy that surrounded VP pick: McCain campaign had attack ads ready to roll. If it was Kaine, Bayh, whoever, they were ready. In 2004 Bush team had the same deal, ready as soon as Kerry won enough delegates, way before the nominating convention, with negative attack ads. They had them ready for each front runner. Hat and t-shirt promoters have hats ready for whomever wins the SuperBowl, however, there is a lot more at stake here. I am truly dissapointed in J. McCain. I thought he was better than this. Furthermore, I am sad once again for our Republic because Obama is now drawn in and the negative attack ads are going back and forth and the debate about economy, war, climate, social issues, is all being tossed for this stuff: “Obama said so and so (some 1/2 truth) do you trust him?” … “McCain doesn’t know how many houses, what car he drives, so and so (and so what?); do you want him in the White House?” Shameful.
Posted by: Karl Hudnut | August 23, 2008, 12:45 pm 12:45 pm
As I heard several times on CNN last night…..no one ever votes for the VP choice…..PEOPLE, OBAMA STILL SUCKS AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF, and no one wants to vote for a sock puppet.
All eyes will be on #2 to lead, and I don’t think Obama’s ego will take it.
Posted by: Debra | August 23, 2008, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm
Oh….My……God……The Foot And Mouth Bama camp. Now the Hillary supporters will become mad cows. I’m so Glad that this fool picked that fool biden because this is a dream ticket for Republican this is a guarranteed loser.
Posted by: vegas | August 23, 2008, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm
Could you imagine how UGLY!!! McCain’s GOP response would have been if Obama would have announced Hillary as his VP…Republicans would have been dancing in the streets and all the Independents votes would have swung his way…
NOW!!! The DEMS will take back the White House!!!
Posted by: Wags | August 23, 2008, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm
So glad in Biden’s own words they have him saying for an African American Obama is clean and articulate….waiting to see McCain camp run that ad.
Posted by: Debra | August 23, 2008, 12:49 pm 12:49 pm
What’s the big deal? Bush picked Cheney didn’t he? What did he bring to the table? Reminds me of Kennedy picking Johnson. Seems like the logical choice to me.
Posted by: mike | August 23, 2008, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm
For all who think will not vote for Obama and Biden because Hillary was “shunned”, and they will wait until
2012, I say that if McSame gets in that
we will not have a country anymore. The
train wreck that Bush has set in motion
will only get worse with McSame. It
will take half a century to repair what
Bush has done already. Remember that
Bush an still do more damage to our
democracy and country and the world
between November and January.
Hillary will have a place in Obama’s
administration: Attorny General or
next Supreme Court nominee, e.g.
Our country can not withstand another
four years of Bush policies. Obama/Biden may not be the perfect choice for some, but look at the alternative.
Posted by: Kenneth Morgan | August 23, 2008, 12:53 pm 12:53 pm
In the analysis after the election…it’s the women vote that will determine the outcome….so bashing Hillary and her supporters will be so remembered in the voting booth.
As I recall all the news stations last week kept stating 25% of her 18 million voting McCain and 11% undecided….let’s just see if Obama gets his bump in the polls from Hillary supporters in the next few weeks, with his choice of VP.
McCain ’08
Posted by: Debra | August 23, 2008, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm
These supposed Hillary supporters who now say they’ll vote for Mccain make me sick. They sound like a bunch of whiny children who didn’t get their way. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah! They’re willing to throw our nation under a bus rather than support their party, and the party of their hero Hillary. Newsflash: she supports Obama! She has campaigned for him and accepted her defeat gracefully. She has told her supporters to vote for Obama. A vote for Mccain would be a slap in the face to Hillary…..
Posted by: SearamblerOne | August 23, 2008, 1:21 pm 1:21 pm
Senator Biden voted for war in Iraq, because he knew it was right for the country, with the information we had at the time. But Joe agree that the American People were lied to including the him and Obama voted with wisdom! Judgement and Experience what a great team.
Posted by: gl | August 23, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm
I guess I’m among the 13% of people who are now more likely to vote for Obama. I was for Joe Biden from the beginning of the primaries. This seals it for me. (And for the 1st commenter who ragged on Biden for his comment about Obama being articulate: educate yourself, you don’t know what you’re talking about, & you’re putting your own paranoid thoughts into the mix.) Biden is a much, much more intelligent choice than Hillary, for VP. If she was the nominee, Hillary would’ve had to pick Biden, too. He’s too good to pass up. Democrats will rule in Nov!!!
Posted by: karma | August 23, 2008, 1:26 pm 1:26 pm
It’s amazing to me that people don’t realize that CONGRESS makes the decisions regarding abortion laws – not the President. So it really doesn’t matter if the candidates are pro choice or not. What matters is their ability to lead and keep America the strongest nation in the world – to show strength to our enemies and compassion to our allies. I also can’t believe how disrespectful liberal bloggers are to senior citizens! Are your parents or grandparents incompetent because of their age? Oh, and does anyone remember that Al Gore, guru of energy conservation, owns 17 mansions with electric bills twice the size of my mortgage? Wake up people! Obama is a manipulator, a lier, and an enemy of our freedom. He’s wants us to learn another language. He wants us to give away any money we earn to those who don’t. He wants to destroy this Country and become a dictator of a socialist nation. Lord, help us if he gets elected!
Posted by: Nance71724 | August 23, 2008, 1:28 pm 1:28 pm
Now, the news is saying Obama picks reminded them of Bush/Cheney. Well people look what we got from Bush’s pick fro VP. Bush with “0″ experience and a bad war, no jobs, no money, etc. Bush lets Cheney run the White House because he could not. Do Obama picked of VP want to be compared to Bush/Cheney. I am sorry to say but they are right, Obama/Biden and Bush/Cheney are similar.
Posted by: rick22reed | August 23, 2008, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
I am a black woman and Hillary supporter; and I will not be voting for Obama.
Posted by: suzy | August 23, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm
Obama has just done two things; He has strengthened Hillary Clinton’s bid for power on the next round of elections. Second, he has weakened his own brand by showing his inexperience in foreign policy and as Commander-in-Chief, two areas in which McCain has considerably more credibility and experience. Republicans and in particular, conservatives, look forward to voting on the inexperience and cut and run mentality of both candidates on issues of national security and terrorism. Their position on the economy is weaker than that of McCain, who received better marks by experience economists than that proposed by Obama. Both democratic candidates are weak on the 2nd amendment and on the wrong side of the issue of firearms for law-abiding citizens of the U.S. How a long time Washington politician, afflicted with foot in mouth syndrome adds to the ticket it beyond me. It’s not over until the fat lady sings. It is time for the republicans, conservatives, libertarians, independents and quite a few disenchanted democrats to say no to socialism and vote for John McCain. Or, if you like, just say NOBama.
Posted by: curtis41 | August 23, 2008, 1:33 pm 1:33 pm
Love this ad! Just saw it for the second time, and think McCain camp should run it over and over until November 4. Great ad!
McCain ’08/Hillary ’12
Dream on Debra – Most people are sick of McSame ads becasue they are all lies and or not base on the real issues. What is so great about a lie.
Posted by: gl | August 23, 2008, 1:44 pm 1:44 pm
Forget the conventions, tv ads, and the debates because the election has just been lost by Obama with his VP selection. McCain will destroy Obama in all the big states other than California. Biden brings Delaware. Remember the popular vote does not even matter. Just ask Gore. Sorry the election is over. Quit writing and quit responding. Its so over.
Posted by: Bozo | August 23, 2008, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm
Us young Obama supprters are great Geevill! It is a good pick. And will alow the change coming to enclude everyone, old, young, insiders out siders, evry one except crazy Hillbots but thats ok I think they’ll get over it buy Obama’s second year.
Posted by: Joe | August 23, 2008, 1:52 pm 1:52 pm
corrected copy. now it’s right.
“the person Obama picked is not relevant to the overall outcome. he will be the next president because mccain will single handedly take himself out of contention by his mental dementia in the debates. having biden shores up the obama staff decision process and gets a jump on his future white house team. obama is the RIGHT man for these unsettled times. this country could use a big dose of that. could anyone really believe in their heart and subconscious McCAIN is the answer?
clinton scuttlebutt and innuendo will remain just that. it will still be bandied about after the inauguration. clinton can start her 2012 campaign then”.
Posted by: futureS | August 23, 2008, 1:58 pm 1:58 pm
Question, when obama, pelosi, biden and the boys turn off the lights, air conditioning and etc. to opposing views and then shut down business and disband the military, who is going to pay for all the stuff the democrates will give away and who will have jobs without any business.
Posted by: mac1 | August 23, 2008, 2:11 pm 2:11 pm
in addressing the phenomena of angry women voting for mccain because clinton lost and didn’t gey the VP nod, a mccain white house WILL NOT relieve your misery. that is a fact of fact and a true waste of votes.
Posted by: futureS | August 23, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
rodney, Sam Walden and all of you
Obama Groupies:
This pick is a sell-out of his young
supporters! What “change” does Biden
represent? He’s been in the Senate
longer than John McCain!
However I do agree it is a
Judgement/Experience ticket!
Poor Judgement as in Obama’s opposition
to the troop “surge” in Iraq!
Poor Judgement in Obama’s 20 year
associations with Rev Wright, Father
Plegar, William Ayers, Rezko, etc!
Joe Biden in spite of his foreign
policy experience also opposed the
troop “surge” in Iraq and displayed
Poor Judgement in opposing it!
By the way was Biden being dishonest when he said that Obama wasn’t experienced enough to president or is he being dishonest now by accepting Obama’s offer to be his VP?
McCain doesn’t have to pick Romney now!
He can pick the lady governor of Alaska,
Palin, Governor Pawlenty of Minnesota,
or Charlie Crist of Florida!
Can you say President McCain?
Posted by: reaganfan | August 23, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Whats with all these ” Catholic” democrats. They’ve clearly chosen the democratic platform over the catachism of the church which places the protection of innocent human life above all other issues. Biden’s own bishop says that pro abortion politicians like himself cannot show himself for communion, because like 22 of Obama’s 24 member Catholic advisory council he is not in communion with the church. They can certainly attend church, but since they are active opponents of church teaching on human life, they are not really Catholics. They are always welcome to come back into the fold and we certainly hope they do.
Posted by: John | August 23, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
gl,
There are/were women presidents outside of US -
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines, former classmate of Bill Clinton
Benazir Bhutto, former President of Pakistan
China’s former Prime Minister was a woman.
Posted by: neil1785 | August 23, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
A person who favours massive tax cuts,abortion restrictions, a muscular approach to foreign policy and opposes socialized medicine is not a liberal democrat. A person who supports abortion is not a Catholic.
Posted by: John | August 23, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
It didn’t show up in my tea leaves, but I guess that goes to show you how much use fortune telling is. Retrospectively, though, I guess it figures: Obi stated from the get-go that he intends to select a man who has the ability to lead the country in the event that something were to happen to him, and a man of Biden’s experience fits that bill to a T. In fact, I predicted Biden as his choice very early in the game, but later statements by the Illinois senator threw me off. In the future, I will try to go with my instincts.
Posted by: William | August 23, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Yea this is going to work real well when McShame picks Romney. Do any of you Republican trolls remember what they had to say about eachother.
Posted by: jim | Aug 23, 2008 7:48:41 AM
Yes Jim I remember what they said about each other and that could fill a small book…..not the whole friggen library as in Biten-Obama.
Seymour
Posted by: Seymour | August 23, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
The pot call the kettle black. What the Republican Party and the Bush machine called McCain in 2000 left him an impish wimp with all sorts of ill-begotten faults. And now McCain thanks he’s squeaky clean? Wow! How do the Republican drink their own swill?
Posted by: faulpelz | August 23, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
rodney, Sam Walden and all of you
Obama Groupies:
This pick is a sell-out of his young
supporters! What “change” does Biden
represent? He’s been in the Senate
longer than John McCain!
However I do agree it is a
Judgement/Experience ticket!
Poor Judgement as in Obama’s opposition
to the troop “surge” in Iraq!
Poor Judgement in Obama’s 20 year
associations with Rev Wright, Father
Plegar, William Ayers, Rezko, etc!
Joe Biden in spite of his foreign
policy experience also opposed the
troop “surge” in Iraq and displayed
Poor Judgement in opposing it!
this guy who wrote this sounds as old as the looser
mccain, who now chooses lies over truth and chunked his POW experience as the ashes of a dead man. the phoenix arising out those ashes – coward. the “surge” was the last piece of the puzzle made out of all things Iraqi. the army and closet of john mccain and those , his unsavory characters will exit, march, and parade around his head like a halo of neon donut signs. mccain will probably forget who his running mate is by the end of that day, but his staff will be glad to get back to you 24/7 and/or as possible, like 3:00 a.m. enuff. stop.
By the way was Biden being dishonest when he said that Obama wasn’t experienced enough to president or is he being dishonest now by accepting Obama’s offer to be his VP?
McCain doesn’t have to pick Romney now!
He can pick the lady governor of Alaska,
Palin, Governor Pawlenty of Minnesota,
or Charlie Crist of Florida!
Can you say President McCain?
Posted by: futureS | August 23, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
Republican’s are sickened,and repulsed by the three most important words,ever written,”WE THE PEOPLE”! The PM speech from Springfield was brilliant.
Posted by: Sharon W | August 23, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
A man with an honest voice
A man who respects every man
A man whom I know as an ex-Wilmingtonian
This man is the best choice
This man is a true human being
This man drove a cab in New York
When he was in college to make a buck
This man is a real asset by any mean.
Posted by: Webens | August 23, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
In reading the above comments it just
once again tells me just how uneducated
most democratic voters are. You cannot
look beyond yourselves and your own
selfish desires for the good of all people. I am so proud to be a PRO-LIFE
human being. The days of women using
coat hangers to get abortions are gone
but now we just have pills and shots that can get rid of the “problem” that
you created when you took your clothes
off and laid down and that you were all
grown and now don’t want to be troubled
with the consequences of your selfish
irresponsible behavior. Women do use
abortion as a form of birth control
and everyone who does not live in a cave
knows that! So quit getting on your
high horse about how far women have
come-because we have done nothing but
to allow ourselves to become so debase
that noone including ourselves have
any respect for us! Instead of being
respected and cherished were nothing
but a science experiment for the
doctors who kill babies. Read about
Margaret Sanger who came up with
“planned parenthood” she hated the
poor and the minority’s and saw abortion
as a way to rid society(white society)
of these no goods that only drain the
good and decent people. EDUCATE YOUR
SELF PEOPLE!!!!
Posted by: kd bartee | August 23, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
The only thing that looks more inexperienced and dishonest than Obama in this campaign is the New York news media that anointed him Messiah and destroyed Hillary’s chances.
The media’s lead in to this story implies that McCain’s ad is an attack on Biden. It isn’t. It is a presentation of irrefutable fact that is “inconvenient” to Obama. It is characterized as a negative ad, and yet it is nothing more nor less than a replay of Biden’s on TV about Obama and McCain. Why is it that anything inconsistent with the New York news media’s blatant bias “negative”?
Posted by: ragnar30066 | August 23, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Two arrogant men at the top of the ticket. There isn’t enough cameras for both of them. Obama better hope that Biden doesn’t give him a speech to read. Obama doesn’t have a clue about what is wrong with this country. All the things he mentioned are the result of Democratic policies and not Republican. Time will tell though if he can get elected. Obama is not a change, he is more of the same.
Posted by: Earl | August 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
As for the 3am SMS notification of Biden as the VP candidate, am I the only one who got the irony of “the 3am phone call” and the perceived Hillary snub?
I thought that was awesome.
Posted by: bafflez | August 23, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
PUMA freaks and HILLARY Hypocrites.. Go ahead and vote for John Mc(In)Sane. If the Rethuglicans get the next 4 years in the White House DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE HILLARY WILL HAVE ANY CHANCE IN 2012 ??? WAKE THE F… UP! You ALL will be to blame and she’ll NEVER get elected to anything
Posted by: Smell The Coffee | August 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
: Debra – All your comments are very illed toward Obama really what is the real reason your comments are so hateful toward a man you real not know but what you hear are read.
Posted by: gl | Aug 23, 2008
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gl – Zero-bama his nothingness is to ruin the country, and it is personal. You are so blinded, willing to accept anything phony business that he has deceived you. You deserve every bit GWBush has done to you in the past 8 years, including spy on you that your Political Jesus helped Bush to pass to Law.
Posted by: fact check | August 23, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Well, I never thought the GOP would sink so low. Normally, in a civilized country, the opposition congratulates the nominee, notes that he is a good public servant but with whom there are many key differences. The opposition then concludes by stating how it looks forward to the fall debates, etc. But no, the GOP only knows how to attack, tear down, divide, and pander fear. But hell, they have destroyed this country. We really don’t deserve Obama/Biden after returning Bush to office in 2004. In fact, anyone who voted for Bush in 2004 should have to pass a test on the Constitution before they can ever vote again.
Posted by: rick | August 23, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
That should do it. I was for McCain but no one is more honest and down to earth, a real American guy who loves his family and his country more than Joe Biden. Cross off another Republican. Call me and my entire family Republicrats at least for this election. I detest all the negative campaigning by McCain. And he was my guy in 2000!
Posted by: CMSgt Gary Preston | August 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
Biden is a good man, and he should have been the president, not the phony Nothingness Zero-bama. Before he even enter the Convention, he is so afraid of his tiny ability such that he has to find a daddy to hold his hands. Even the phony himself realized that he is unfit to be a president. When will you blind supporters?
Posted by: fact check | August 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
It’s pretty obvious that the attack dogs of the Gang Of Pirates had attack ads all ready to go for anyone whom Obama would have chosen.
Posted by: Scandalous | August 23, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
I am amazed at how many Hillary supporters in this comment section are going to McCain. Hillary Clinton is a liberated woman, truly someone whose work ethic is someone to aspire to be like. She isn’t however the suffering from the “Princess Syndrome” that many of these “If I can’t have it my way then I’m going to another playground” women are in this section. I voted for Hillary Clinton in the Primary election and I will vote for Obama@Biden in a heart beat.
Posted by: Sharonkathleen | August 23, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
PUMAs are just republicans posing as Hillary supporters.
The founder of PUMA was a McCain supporter in 2000!
And by the way, the clips McCain used in those ads are like a year old. Alot of Americans have seen Obama prove himself this year, and see what a great leader he is.
Posted by: julie | August 23, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
Gee John McCain,
We can’t wait to watch the volumes and volumes of footage of what Mitt Romney said about you a few months back…..wrong man for the job…wrong temperment for the job…too old….etc
Posted by: TomV | August 23, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
rick — they have destroyed this country. We really don’t deserve Obama/Biden after returning Bush to office in 2004. In fact, anyone who voted for Bush in 2004 should have to pass a test on the Constitution before they can ever vote again.
Anybody who voted for any Democrat in recent memory should be required to take a test. It is the Republicans who care about the Constitution and not the Democrats. Maybe you should go back and read the Constitution yourself. The Democrats have done more hurt our rights than anybody in history. Obama and Biden don’t have a clue. They have lived a charmed life, not like the rest of us who work hard.
Posted by: Earl | August 23, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
I note that ‘jeff’ gave a laundry list of why he won’t vote for Obama, but it’s far more interesting how he never mentions a single word why he will vote for McSame.
I know why. So do the rest of us.
Posted by: Mark | August 23, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
Oh please, the republicans only care about the rich and how to get richer. Why do you think we invaded Iraq, only for the oil. And of course Cheney had to contract Haliburton. Why do you think that is. The republicans don’t have a clue about the working class.
Posted by: d | August 23, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Hey Katherine:
I am very sorry for people like you that feel that being a P.O.W. gives you the right to do what you want and no one has the right to criticize them, just because you was a P.O.W. that doesn’t stop my right to Freedom of Speech and state what I feel about someone, Furthermore; I am sorry to inform you but there is no way John McCain will win this election no matter what your polls are reading, because when it all over and the fat lady sings everyone will realize how crooked John McCain is and how all the veterans will and I mean Will Not Vote for him because of what he did in Vietnam when he was a Prisoner P.O.W. the only reason he made it through the primaries is because there wasn’t anyone worth a darn running against him, his granddaddy was an Admiral of a navy carrier and when the Vietcong realized who they had captured they gave him preferential treatment for his leg wounds when he got shot down, they offered to let him go home earlier than the rest of the P.O.W.s while the other P.O.W.s suffered he was being treated better while John McCain received better treatment he collaborated with the enemy, this may have happened more that 30 years ago but we as veterans remember and there is a lot of veterans out there and we all talk, there may be a few that will vote for him, but those are the ones that aren’t aware of his previous war history, and you know what I’m talking about because you here him say it all the time, I could of come home earlier when I was a P.O.W. but I decided to stay, but you never hear him say why this all came to pass, the Vietcong used him like a patsy !
Posted by: Dennis 100% Disabled Veteran | August 23, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
So, what is this ad supposed to tell us — that Sen. Biden is honored to run against McSame. I would think he would be given the destruction of our country wrought by Bush’s policies that McTwit has promised to follow. It’s funny, but understandable, how McSame cannot find anything good to say about himself. All he can do is come up with negative ads about Sen. Obama. This being the case, I can only assume that most McSame supporters are voting against Sen. Obama, rather than voting for McSame, which does make sense given that a man suffering from senile dementia is not a very good candidate for president. Obama/Biden 08!!!
Posted by: caliguy55 | August 23, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
I agree with the email about Hillary supporters, just write Hillary a check so Bill can stop sending me emails for donations for his library. I do not believeI am a Obama supporter and proud of it. If you are insane, go for it, vote McCain. If you want the same vote McCain. The blogger who stated Obama is unfit to be President, If I was you and some of these other bloggers, I would watch my words. They have a tendency to come back and haunt you.
Posted by: bereal | August 23, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
My brother, caliguy55, is a bloody fool; the black sheep of the family! (You haven’t called Mom in ages, you nimrod!)
Anyone with a semi-iota of common sense realizes that in a rough, tough world in which Islamic terror threatens unabated and the Russian bear is once again on the prowl, we need a leader with experience, dignity, fortitude, and rectitude. Alas, Barack Hussein Obama, with his paltry 143 days in the Senate, does not fit the bill. No, for true governing ability and sagacious policy-making, the choice is clear: SENATOR JOHN S. McCAIN!
McCain 2008!!!!
Posted by: caliguy54 | August 23, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm
McCain is so blinded by his own lies , falsehood, inexperience, very poor judgment, and NONE readiness to ever lead this country as president, that it’s difficult for him to clearly comprehend that the only one who is “delusional” and “out of touch” on every area – economy, energy, health care, etc. etc. – that concern’s the American people is HIMSELF !
He is so disconnected from the realities (79% of the people believe we are on the wrong track) facing working families in this nation, as well as, abroad that all he can offer the American people is four more years of the old tried and failed policies of the president that has the lowest job approval rating (26%) ever – BUSH).
He voted with Bush 95 % of the time. Supports the Bush administration’s massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, while leaving the working families out in the cold. Just imagine what a McCain presidency would be like for working families when he thinks he has an entitlement to govern.
He co-sponsored Bush-backed immigration reform legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to citizenship for some illegal immigrants.
Additionally:McCain doesn’t know much about economics so he truly believes the American people are better off now than 8 years ago. He blocked a bill to protect job overtime rights.
His health care plan will not cover the 47 million uninsured Americans. He supported Bush’s disastrous policies on children’s health care.
He supports bad trade agreements from NAFTA and CAFTA. He opposed the Fair Pay Act.
He recently admitted he doesn’t know the price of gas so that explains the only releif he can offer is the gas tax summer holiday gimmick.
He supports replacing Social Security with privatized accounts, voted to raise Medicare age, voted to raid Social Security funds, voted against protecting seniors from higher medicare premiums.
He supports a dumb war in Iraq and says it’s “not important” when our troops come home.
He opposed the 21st Century GI Bill and later when it passed Congress, he had the nerve to try to take credit for it.
It’s time for the American people to get it right and NOT vote for McCain, instead vote for change. It’s time for this country to turn the page and seek a new and better future for ourselves and our children.It’s time for REAL change in Washington, it’s time to elect Barack Obama for president !
Posted by: obama08 | August 23, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm
Just because Obama has only been in the senate for 143 days doesn’t mean he wouldn’t make a good pres.
Posted by: zz | August 23, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
The 3 a.m. text message tweak on the nose of all Hillary supporters that their candidate has been passed by for the veep slot took a certain amount of bravado and guts. Is the time a coincidence? I think not. I am a mildly mortified but raise my glass to Obama for such a bold “in your face.”
Posted by: HawkTheSlayer | August 23, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
bafflez – Do you really think the majority of PUMA voters expect Hillary to run in 2012? Where do you guys get these ideas? I don’t know anyone for whom this is a major consideration. Hillary is NOT our messiah.
Sam Walden — PUMAs are all women? Where do you guys get these ideas?
Reyna, You apparently have no concept of how diplomacy work. It’s that attitude that’s going to ensure an Obama loss.
Jennie, yep, implying people are stupid and just need enlightenment always works too.
Omentum — Yeah, it’s all about Hillary. Another false assumption that’s going to bury the Obama campaign.
Dave — got to agree with you. And I love how it’s always men trying to enlighten the supposedly totally ignorant female feminists (who they also suppose make up all democrats for McCain).
Gary and ANidel — Nope, it’s just that it’s not about Hillary. I’m guessing you guys will get it about 6 month’s after Obama’s loss.
gl — You say Hillary supporters should vote for Obama because she “told her supporters to”. That’s Obamite thinking: blindly follow the word of the messiah. Clinton supporters were a diverse group, but actually made up largely of people capable of thinking for themselves. That’s why some will vote Obama, others write in Clinton, others vote Green… But the average Hillary supporter will not march like a lemming over the cliff of the New Democratic Party. We hear this “listen to Hillary” argument over and over, and it cracks us up every time, precisely because it shows your colors and how you interpret Clinton supporters in light of your own naive political obedience. If that’s also you on the bashing quote — yep, you’re right there. But your own comments aren’t doing any better. The only thing that would have worked is a unification run, with the two candidates joining forces right after the primaries. The ship has sailed on that one because apparently no one in the Obama camp reads enough history to know how unification works. I think actually there must be two gls here…
Rick22Reed. I love you guys! Your going to make this SO easy. And you don’t even understand why. “Angry old white women”! You guys never give up. It’s like you can’t restrain yourself from immediate gratification but blow then end goal…some sort of a primitive instinct out of your control. Thank you! You’re up there with Nando with the “cat ladies” and Dave’s “Hags” comment. And this combined effort of disrespecting both women and the elderly is truly enlightening to those still sitting on the fence. Go for it boys!
karma, yeah, they don’t get how legislation works. Another example of how generally naive and ignorant the Obama camp is and yet they keep repeating this same stuff over and over (between chants involving “Hope” and “Change”). That’s why when you browse around you’ll constantly see poorly educated 25 year old males trying to lecture 40 and 50 year old’s with PhDs about abortion law…and they don’t get how silly they look.
Posted by: LM | August 23, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
Everyone:
Did you hear lame-brain Barack Hussein Obama introduce Biden to the crowd today? I swear he called Biden the “next President,” then the dufus caught his faux pas and changed it to “next vice president.” I tell you, take that numbskull away from a teleprompter, and he just stumbles and fumbles and bumbles — but what can you expect from a dope with so little experience who thinks there are 57 US states?
McCAIN 2008!!!
Posted by: caliguy54 | August 23, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
People:
Joe Biden has put his hat in the ring twice for US president; both times he went nowhere (the first time he was evicted for having plagiarized a British politician). It’s clear the man does not elicit NATIONAL attraction, so why did retard Obama choose him? Wake up, Obama!!! Sheesh!!!
McCAIN 2008!!!
Posted by: caliguy54 | August 23, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
One last thing, then I’m outta here:
What’s all this about Obama, a man who purports to be compassionate toward poor people, refusing to send any love (read: money) to his shack-dwelling baby brother in Kenya? I mean, the dude lives in a 6×9 hut — malaria-carrying tsetse flies buzzing everywhere! — and Obama does nothing for the man? The man earns about $1.00 per month, and yet millionaire Obama won’t even send him a stinkin’ 50 dollar bill? What???
Hey, Obama, instead of going on that private-jet vacation to Hawaii, why not send some mercy to your brother in Africa, you hypocrite, you!
McCAIN 2008!!!
Posted by: caliguy54 | August 23, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm
The Two People That Committed Treason
John McCain & John Kerry
They were both selected to be in charge of a Senate Select Committee to investigate if there were Live P.O.W.s and M.I.A.s left (abanded) in Vietnam after the war, there committee stated there was none, we the people that invetigated these atrocities have had proof like hair,finger nail, blood and actual sightings have brought it to the attention of our government, there answer has alway’s been there is not enough public out-cry to investigate the evidence, John McCain and John Kerry
sold out there brothers in harms way, if anyone of these so called hero’s get to become President of the United States and they abandon another soldier, perhaps maybe one of your relatives, if you voted for either one of these guy’s you deserve to have a family member abanded !!
In the veterans eye it’s not Democrat or Republican it’s who you can trust when you or your family is in harms way !
Posted by: Dennis 100% Disabled Veteran | August 23, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm
caliguy54
You might want to research how Cindy McCain (Hensley) threw her siblings under the bus when their father died.
And do you really want to get into a battle of verbal gaffs? McCain would loose hands down. He refers to countries that no longer exist, thinks gas is $4 a barrel and does not know how many houses he owns. The only state he needs to worry about is the state of confusion. He even said that he was a proud conservative liberal republican. When he is asked a question ha has not been prepared for, he makes Bush look like a genius.
Posted by: klemn | August 23, 2008, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm
caliguy did your hear Bush say Ob’s like to pratice love with their patients???? Everyone misspeaks now and then so what DA.
Posted by: Ronaldraygun | August 23, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
HA HA HA!!! REJOICE, REPUBLICANS. We’ve gained back the white house. Unbelievable. Of all the stupid decisions Obama could make this was the most stupid. I’m sorry, Dems. Didn’t we say Obama didn’t have good judgment? Now he has shown it. The best you can hope for is that the left leaning MSM tries to spin this as a good thing. All McCain has to do is play his cards well and it will be the end for JOBAMA. P.S Even Biden doesn’t in an Obama presidency
Posted by: icen von | August 23, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
klemn, what the hell are you talking about? What the hell do you mean by cindy throwing her siblings under the bus? Listen here, you retarded lberal, if you don’t know what you are talking about, don’t say anything.
Posted by: icen von | August 23, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm
icen von, Cindy has said numerous times that she is an only child. But she actually has a couple of half sisters that she conveniently forgot about.
Posted by: d | August 23, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
To you McWarmongers and pretend Hillary (republicans)supporters. Let face facts, during party primaries candidates have to say negative comments about their appointive Let remember what McWarmonger said about Romney, he called Romney a pig. This has already been report by media and sure it will be said again if McWarmonger pick Romney.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 23, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm
MaCain has to go Pro-Baby big time with a running mate choice.
Posted by: Blain Steve | August 23, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
NOMABA – BI(n la)DEN 2008
2 of the 3 most liberal senators on record, and both hopelessly out of touch with America
Posted by: Kenny McCormick | August 23, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
Obama was right when he said McWarmonger has lost his bearings. McWarmonger does not know how many houses he owns. McWarmonger said he did not know what kind of car he had last year. He and his wife forgot to paid their property taxes for four years, and they did not think about paying their taxes until the media notice it this year. McWarmonger said, he does not know much about the economics. McWarmonger said he willing to stay in Iraq for 100 years. What can you trust McWarmonger to remember, I bet he forgot we still have troops in Iraq.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 23, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm
I’m throwing Obama/Biden under the bus and I’m going to morph from a DumbA$$ Democrat voter to Voteing for a Republican For the First Time In My Adult Life! That’s Change You Can Believe In!!!
Posted by: Voteing McCain | August 23, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
the election is over obama has lost. i am in pains about it.
i was thinking obama would make a wise choice
Posted by: louis anusionwu | August 23, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm
The one thing all Americans should be concern with is McWar’s memory lapses. This will be issue and all right thinking people should concern with.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 23, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
Obama-Biden, make me think of Osama Bin Laden. Obama is not to be trusted.
Posted by: rick22reed | August 23, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm
McCain will have to nominate Superman to beat Biden.
Posted by: McCain is a Douche Bag | August 23, 2008, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm
To add more, Biden and McCain were both critical of Donald Rumsfeld so I hope Biden does not link McCain to Bush. Bush and McCain have their differences.—————————————————————-*****Furthermore, Joe Biden was one of the strongest advocate and the leader of the Democrat party in support of invading Iraq… Before Obama make any negative statement on McCain regarding the Iraq War, I hope he criticizes his party first especially Joe Biden.——————————-******Biden is a very experienced 35 year veteran of Washington politics. I agree but his judgement is equally as questionable as Obama’s for voting NO on the first Persian Gulf War and YES on the Iraq War. In addition, is Obama and Biden on the same page? Biden voted heavily in favor of the Iraq invasion in 2003 and has since become a critique of the war believing it was a mistake to support the Iraq war because it has been mismanaged by the Bush Administration and not because invading the Iraq War was wrong. McCain was also a heavy critique of the Bush management of the Iraq war. I hope Obama stops criticizing McCain on the Iraq War because there is not much difference between Biden and McCain. The only difference was McCain was right about the surge, whether you like it or not.
Posted by: al4mcattack | August 23, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm
rick22reed: Apparently the Iraq government and Bush agreed with Obama time line withdrawal. But Bush called it time horizons. Don’t forget McWar can remember how many homes he owns, he can’t remember what kind of car he own last year. The problem is he is losing his memory. He can not be trusted with Americans future with his memory lapse.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 23, 2008, 10:34 pm 10:34 pm
Nowadays, people are learning more about candidates and are more sensible in their choices. I don’t think it would help Obama if he chose a candidate simply because he/she represented a battleground state. As for the change message. I think that holds true. He is making a smart decision based on experience and knowlege of foreign policy (which is something Obama lacks) instead of making a popular decision. As for the change motto, just because he picks a very experienced vp doesn’t mean he is not changing anything. The change message refers to the way things are being handled in Washington. I think that Obama shall make a great president.
Posted by: Andrew | August 23, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
Next- I wouldn’t count on Bush knowing how many states we have, besides that what does Bush knowing how many states we have have to do with anything, did that make him a better president? It’s ashame McCain’s supporters are just as out of touch as him that’s why petty things are more important to them than the many issues facing this country. Focus on the real issues if you can, every thing else is worthless.
Posted by: vote4peace | August 23, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
all4mcattack – Spoken like a true McCain supporter – surge, surge, surge, how about voting for the Iraq war in the first place, and how about saying if he had to do it all over again knowing that we went into Iraq based on a lie, that he would still vote the same. Face it, McCain is the poster child for PTSD and has a deep desire to win a war by any means necessary.
Posted by: vote4peace | August 23, 2008, 11:40 pm 11:40 pm
To be totally honest, I am feel more secure in my job with Obama and Biden. Remember McWar stated, he does not know much about economics. Now, we find out he does not know how many homes he owns. He stated, he does know what type of car he had last year. He and his wife forgot to paid their property taxes for four years. These are two serious issues with McWar, he does not know the value of a dollar, and he is having serious memory problems.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 24, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am
“You cannot go into a 7-11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. Oh, I’m not joking.” – Biden
Posted by: amy | August 24, 2008, 1:01 am 1:01 am
How many homes do you own senator McCane, gee I have my staff get back with you. To the rest of Americans, how many homes have you lost?
Posted by: suv2001 | August 24, 2008, 1:32 am 1:32 am
McCain did not know how many homes he had….the question was a trick question. McCain and his wife own one home together while the other homes are in his wife name due to a pre-nup and others in a trust for their kids. Hence, McCain stating he would get his campaign to give a detail report. Lord forbid, he answered there a property in the trust for the kids that he forgot or didn’t know about.
Posted by: chattyway | August 24, 2008, 1:56 am 1:56 am
I like Mccain because he atleast is partly honest……he said he didn’t know much about economics when he doesn’t know that much of course either did Clinton, the Bush’s, certainly not Carter, Kennedy, Ford all didn’t——Obviously he told the truth. He is alot better than say Obama who obviously doesn’t know anything except how to lie all the time about everything. Now who do I trust to be in the position, a guy who knows he has limitations in a complicated areas and has requested help or a guy like Obama who is dumb as a roc and won’t admit he doesn’t know? I am going to have say McCain.
Posted by: chattyway | August 24, 2008, 2:00 am 2:00 am
Hindsight is 20/20 vision! It’s the nature of the beast. How many things do you wish you hadn’t said or done? Chattyway, honesty is not only about what a person says. honesty is what a person does, how a person behaves when no one is looking. Mccain “APPEARS” to be honest, but really he is a nasty old man who is downright dirty and dishonest and totally unfit – literally and figuratively – to be POTUS
Posted by: exatlantic | August 24, 2008, 2:07 am 2:07 am
I just cant belive that the same people who where fooled and voted for Bush twice could be fooled again and are now voting for Mc Cain. Have you not seen the damage that your president Bush has done? Can you not see how intelligence relates to making good decisions? Do you not know that both Bush and Mc cain finished in the bottom of their college class. Do you not understand that dumb is as dumb does. Do you really think you live better today than you did 8 years ago? We must learn from our past are be damn to watch it be repeated over and over again.
Come on people wake the hell up!
Posted by: 8yearsoffear | August 24, 2008, 2:23 am 2:23 am
What a catastrophy!! Obama should have chosen Hillary. Joe B.is a hypocrite, and arrogant. Obama looses my vote. He can’t win without Hillary.
All is lost now.
Posted by: J. McCloskey | August 24, 2008, 2:48 am 2:48 am
Exa…..what a bunch of hogwash. Obama is a flat out compulsive lying crooked stupid marxist—-no one in their right mind would trust him to lead the nation.
Posted by: chattyway | August 24, 2008, 3:12 am 3:12 am
So, do all the comments about McCain’s age go away after Obama picks 65 year old Washington insider Biden? No, apparently Obama supporters think the SIX year difference in their ages is a different math when calculated on a blackberry.
This entire election on both sides has come down to smears and one liners but, hardly any real discussion on the issues.
We should expect anything said during the primaries by either candidate to be fair game in this election. That would include all changes of positions on the issues. I can hardly wait for the debates to start, so we can see for ourselves how the candidates match up.
Until then, all this drivel about who said what doesn’t mean a thing and is just creating more divisions on both sides. Try taking the emotions out of your thoughts and stick to the issues.
Posted by: Independent minded | August 24, 2008, 8:49 am 8:49 am
Obama selected the right man for the job. Lets face some hard facts many voters still belived even if they supported her that Sen. Clinton had too much baggage the media’s been no help for any of the candidates from either side. So it is up to US American voters to decide and trust me when I say there are NOT that many who have not already decided who they will support and vote for in November take the medias hype with a grain of salt take a good HARD LOOK at who you are willing to pull that lever for. Remember all the things that have taken place during this (8 years)administration as you wait your turn to make YOUR choice.
Posted by: Faxbot88240 | August 24, 2008, 8:59 am 8:59 am
Are you sure Biden is not the one running for President? Obama looks now like a little boy. No chance of winning…… Biden will blow it with his big mouth.
Posted by: james | August 24, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
I am a former Hillary Clinton Supporter.
If McCain thinks he can win me over with his out of touch ways and negative campaigning, he needs to sit at one of his 7 or 10 kitchen tables and figure out what to do. No McCain, what an old embarassment.
Posted by: Linda | August 24, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Is this the BEST that the McCain Gang can come up with? Give me a BREAK!! How often would McCain run an ad stating how long he opposed Martin Luther King Day as a National Holiday while he was Governor of Arizona??? Hmmmmmmm?? People are just SICK and TIRED of the same-old-same-OLD…..and that’s ALL John McCain is about, in whatever form he presents it!!!
Posted by: LB Johnson | August 24, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
Joe Biden argued on the first day of the announcement of his selection that John McCain is nothing more than a mere clone of George Bush. Joe Biden knows that John McCain ran against George Bush for the Republican nomination in 2000 and millions of Republicans supported John McCain during the 2000 primaries. John McCain also gave the nominating speech for Bob Dole at the Republican Convention in 1996. For all of those who don’t remember Bob Dole ran a spirited primary contest against George Bush’s father.
To say that John McCain is a clone of George Bush can not be any further from the truth and it is like saying Barack Obama is a clone of Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: politicsandtraditions | August 24, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
Isn’t Biden that Moron that whose
Iraq solution was to divide the
country up into three sections making
it more vulnerable to invasion and
control by Iran?
Luckily the suggestion of John McCain
also known as “the surge” was followed
and the Iraq war is close to being won!
We will have an ally in the middle east
for years to come thanks to a
true leader John McCain!
Joe Biden is a sick joke!
Posted by: reaganfan | August 24, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm
I wish I could say something positive about John McCain,honestly I don’t and the weird thing is I don’t hear anything positive from his own Political Camp.
I will say this one thing I put my life on the line to protect my civil rights and one of those rights is freedom of speech and I hope like H-LL
Mr.John McCain you can read this, there is a bunch of us Veterans out here that remember what you did to your brothers that were Prisoner’s of War (P.O.W.s) when you was in charge of the Senate Select Committee to determine if (LIVE) P.O.W.s were left behind during the pull-out of Vietnam, your committee stated there was none, we had Blood Samples, Hair Samples, Fingernail Samples of (live) P.O.W.s when we took it to the government there comment was: There is not enough Public Out-Cry to warrent an investigation, so your committee (Abanded) your brothers in harms way, it may have been over thirty years ago but we veterans remember and it will haunt you the rest of your life Mr.McCain anyone who votes for this so called Hero, Just remember we still have to get out of the Middle East will he Abandon one of your Family Members or relatives like McCain did in his previous past experience, are willing to put a family member on the line as a waiger of faith in McCain, John Kerry was also involved in this injustice to our service men and women in harms way!!
Posted by: Dennis 100% Disabled Veteran | August 25, 2008, 12:43 am 12:43 am
I guess a former drunken stutterer plagiarist Joe Biden is the best the dems could do! McCain how about Ron Paul for VP????
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_paul
Posted by: Paulie | August 25, 2008, 7:15 am 7:15 am
I cannot believe no one is making a stink over Biden’s racist comment, as follows: “In Delaware, the largest growth of population is Indian Americans, moving from India. You cannot go to a 7/11 or a Dunkin’ Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent. I’m not joking.” I was torn between Obama and McCain, but now REFUSE to vote for this racist A-hole. Check out http://newsbusters.org/node/6305.
Posted by: Donald Lee10 | August 25, 2008, 9:39 am 9:39 am
How sad to see comments about Biden such as “drunken stutterer plagiarist”. I can tell you are not a Christian. I know Republicans are really frustrated with the way Bush and his Republican administation have mis-managed our country, but you need to direct your frustration where it belongs. It’s not always the President that makes the bad decisions. For the past eight years it’s been the Republican administration in office and their failed policies and decisions that have taken us where we are. Bush just carried out the bad decisions his Republican administration made. Bush was over his head and since he isn’t a Churchill or John Kennedy he cannot make sound decisions, so he leaves it to others to do it for him. Republicans have had eight years to make things better and you see where they have taken us. If you want more of the same such as a bad economy and failed war policies (it’s better now, but it took them 7 years to get it right?), put another Republican in office as President and four years from now you will still be name calling because your President failed you.
Posted by: Ron | August 25, 2008, 10:50 am 10:50 am
reaganfan,
The war in Iraq is not “won”. Republicans so desparately want to declare victory. The war is Iraq was lost the moment GWB decided to attack a country on false information. Republicans to stop trying to feed the country b.s. It will not be known how disaastrous this idiocy was for decades to come…Stop trying to declare “victory” prematurely.
Posted by: indy_voter | August 25, 2008, 11:04 am 11:04 am
Obama’s inexperience on so many fronts needs a “Biden” to fill-up some of the most critical “holes” in his portfolio. The biggest and most obvious one being foreign policy. Considering the political volatility in the middle east and now in Russia,and who knows where tomorrow, Biden’s experience seems to fill that “hole” except he won’t be the guy in charge.
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