Obama’s Anniversary Gift to Michelle
John Berman, Sunlen Miller, Ursula Fahy and David Chalian report: Barack Obama didn’t exactly move heaven and earth to impress his wife, but he did stop traffic.
In the town of Glenside, PA Obama’s motorcade made an unannounced stop at Penny’s Flowers so the Senator could buy Michelle Obama flowers for their 16th wedding anniversary.
"I wish I could just slip in and get some flowers for my wife," he said.
He wondered for just a moment for about what he should buy: "I’m thinking not red…maybe yellow?"
He settled on a bouqet of a dozen white roses surrounded in babies breath. Total price, $47.70.
The scene was somewhat reminiscent of a scene from, "The American President," a film directed by Democratic activist (though Hillary Clinton supporter) Rob Reiner. In it, the American president Andrew Shepherd (played by Michael Douglass) tries to buy flowers for his new girlfriend, Sidney Allen Wade (Annette Benning). Remember? "The dogwood is both a tree and a flower. I’d like a dozen, please. Really? No dogwoods?" He says.
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This guy is total class. Congradulations to a couple who obviously love each other very much.
Posted by: linda n carolina | October 3, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
Dear me, what would this article have looked like if it had been Bush who did this:
Headline: President Bush Disrupts Traffic with Publicity Stunt
President Bush, who has killed thousands of babies in Iraq after having lied about WMD’s to enrich his oil buddies, made a unplanned stop at a florist today to buy flowers for his wife. The fact that he could have called 1800flowers was apparently lost on this dolt of a president.
Nevertheless, Mr. Bush, who choked on a pretzel in 2004, bought a dozen roses for Mrs. Bush and paid with a credit card where he is no doubt receiving a preferential interest rate from his oil rich buddies who drink the blood of innocent Palestinian children.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Gee, that’s swell, white will look nice next to her new blue burkah. Who paid the &47.70, Rezco?
Posted by: bombem | October 3, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Hand me a barf bag … everything this guy does is scripted and staged!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 3, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Hmmm…..he should have bought her an American flag and a script of the Pledge of Allegiance, since she hates America so much!
DemWits…they NEVER cease to amaze me!
Posted by: Obama+Biden=Losers | October 3, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
Nice job Tom. Perfect assessment. Keep up the witty commentary. Olberman and the libs shouldn’t have a monopoly on satire such as this.
Posted by: Joanna | October 3, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
I thought of Obama and his anniversary this morning as I was sitting….lol…then I flushed!
Posted by: UGH! | October 3, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
This man will do anything to get attention. He could have used his cell phone or computer to order flowers for his beloved.
Posted by: mary | October 3, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Maybe he should have bought her some fried chicken and watermelon!
Posted by: Obama+Biden=Losers | October 3, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Some people are so cynical and jealous!! This man obviously loves his wife and regardless as to how he did it we all need not judge remember he is not the one who cheated on his wife! Considering the history of this country and also the present if Mrs. Obama wasn’t 100% in love with this country could you blame her? In short just SHUT UP!
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Awwwwww…….
Obama the idiot!
Posted by: tammy | October 3, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
Hope he picked up a bouquet for Keith Olbermann too – the least he could do to thank Keith for incessantly and unfairly attacking Hillary during the primaries.
No flowers for Ted Kennedy or John Kerry though – their endorsements of Obama meant nothing in MA where Hillary whooped his a** by 15 points.
And for Oprah – forget flowers; just pick up a few pizzas for her to snack on.
Posted by: ch | October 3, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
And for Oprah – forget flowers; just pick up a few pizzas for her to snack on.
Posted by: ch | Oct 3, 2008 3:31:37 PM
Now that is toooo funny!
Posted by: tammy | October 3, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
You racist A$$ !!Really watermelon and chicken. Thats why!! if you don’t know what that means then you are as ignorant as I think you are!! Thet let us learn how to read and I bet that makes you SO MAD!! Came back to bite you in the butt huh? Im pretty sure you and your friends will find a way to hold another minority down even if its not Barack
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
I wonder what he bought Rezko, Ayers, and don’t forget, the Rev. Wright….!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
I guess when you back a guy who had mistresses, left his wife after she was in a bad car accident, and married another woman before the ink was dried on the divorce decree, you would be cynical of a guy celebrating his 16th wedding anniversary. Is it Obama’s fault he has a motorcade for security purposes (which McCain, Biden, and Palin all have), and he has people following him around the majority of the day? Not like you can slip into anyplace with limos, SUVs of secret service, and a group of secret service agents.
Posted by: Mack | October 3, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
A nice touch from a class guy. The posting of the bigoted comments show no class but seem to be part of the hate mongering of the ignorant.
Posted by: bhciapol | October 3, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm
I thought of Obama and his anniversary this morning as I was sitting….lol…then I flushed!
Posted by: UGH! | Oct 3, 2008 3:25:15 PM
Ok, I’m rolling on the floor laughing my butt off……you guys are GREAT!!!!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm
HILLARY LOST!!!! GET OVER IT!!!!
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
HILLARY LOST!!!! GET OVER IT!!!!
Posted by: Lee | Oct 3, 2008 3:37:28 PM
Poor Lee, take a break, go get you some latte’ and then after your nap, come back and sit with the adults!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
I wonder if Levi Johnson will buy flowers for the mother of his bastard on their anniversary ?(oh yeah – they are not married yet) Fine example they set for the younger generation. Abstinance only education really works huh?
Posted by: billy smith | October 3, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
Rezko is making a plea deal…Obama is gonna get some bad news!
Posted by: LEE | October 3, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
Obama: “Joe, what is the capital of Alaska?”
Biden: “Juneau”
Obama: “No, I don’t KNOW, that’s why I asked you!”
LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
Trust and believe I am an adult and hang with the big boys any day!! You wanna dish then bring it I am only stating facts. Did she or did she not LOSE?
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
Rezko is making a plea deal…Obama is gonna get some bad news!
Posted by: LEE | Oct 3, 2008 3:40:26 PM
GREAT! I want to watch Obama Bin Lyin, squirm!!!!!!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
Hey Obama+Biden
It’s Sh**heads like you who make me cringe. You are the perfect example of the pig farmers and rubes that make up the base of McCains party. Ignorant to the core with little brains to boot. Why dont you reach down between your legs, grab your neck real tight and pull your head out of you ass. Please take the gun you love so much, put in your big mouth and pull the trigger.
Posted by: Happydad | October 3, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
what a cheapskate. $47 bucks. he makes millions from writing crappy book. plus, isn’t Michelle in Chicago? why buy flowers in a swing state when you’ll just have to fly them home? haha. he is a phony.
Posted by: Sheepbrain1 | October 3, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Hillary did not lose. NoBama was selected by Pelosi, Dean, and Reid……they pressured the StupidDelegates to endorse the idiot because they were afraid of Hillary. If Michigan and Florida had been counted during the primaries, Hillary would be the nominee right now, and NoBama would be the gardner at Rev. Wrights church!
Posted by: TJ | October 3, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
Maybe he should have bought her some fried chicken and watermelon!
Posted by: Obama+Biden=Losers | Oct 3, 2008 3:27:14 PM
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That’s one thing you will not get to do in this earth before you go rot in hell. I can promise you – you will not have slavery as you’d wish. Go to hell, devil. Leave this good ol’ earth for decent people to live. I could care less whether Obama & Biden win or not. But I assure you that your soul will never find piece until you get to where it will have rotten for eternity.
Posted by: D | October 3, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
“Maybe he should have bought her some fried chicken and watermelon!”
Posted by: mary | Oct 3, 2008 3:26:31 PM
Mary: I am a Republican and voting for McCain/Palin and on behalf of all Americans: You are a racist and a scumb bag! Grow up! Apologies to Senator Obama and Ms. Obama. Congratualtions on 16 years of marriage.
Posted by: jav | October 3, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
This is the only site where I see comments that make me embarrassed to call myself an American and at times totally disgusted with racism comments.
Posted by: Jake in Florida | October 3, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
How Romantic,Please 16 years and he cares so much about the little guy he spends 48.00 on flowers but of course he had to make a show of it.
Posted by: reddog0216 | October 3, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
bhciapol and Mack, thanks for your comments especially bhciapol. The lack of class and intelligence from some posters is frightning….
Posted by: liz | October 3, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
What is this the View?
Posted by: Mack | October 3, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
The media is desparate for a story, huh? Who really cares what he bought his wife……NO ONE!
Posted by: Will | October 3, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
What is this the View?
Posted by: Mack | Oct 3, 2008 3:48:07 PM
I agree!
Posted by: Will | October 3, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
Hey nobama instead of buying flowers rather send that money to your brother in Kenya – the poor bugger lives on $1 per month.
Posted by: Norman | October 3, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
You guys are a piece of work!! YOU cannot step away from the poitics a minute to wish people happiness? What a wolrd we have now…and it scares me to think of future with agree, desperate people like the ones who are on this blog…MEN, go home and kiss you wife or partner. WOMEN, go home and be thankful you have one, plus kiss your partner/spouse.
Posted by: newvoter | October 3, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Is this suppose to be something special?
I have no respect for this man especially since he was the ONLY senator who voted against a bill portecting babies born alive from botched abortions from being left to die! It doesn’t get any colder than that.
Posted by: Ann | October 3, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Hey nobama instead of buying flowers rather send that money to your brother in Kenya – the poor bugger lives on $1 per month.
Posted by: Norman | Oct 3, 2008 3:50:42 PM
Or, his “typical” grandmother that he threw under the train! What a loser!
Posted by: Will | October 3, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
norman …I guess you missed the interview with his brother. His brother said Obama offered to help him with his educations and getting a better life. He declined. he loves his home….
Posted by: formerhillary | October 3, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
Fried Chicken and watermelon?? Pathetic. Clearly you missed your KKK meeting last night. Between people like those who post such stupid things and the last 8 years of leadership from Thier cousins Bush/Cheney, we all should now understand why we are a laughing stock around the world. People, Wake the f up! you may not like Obama for whatever reason(not all who dislike him are racists), but considering the choice , you dont have one. McCain/Palin ? She makes Bush look like Einstein and McCain knew him
Posted by: Gary Vance | October 3, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
I agree, Ann. Anyone who supports on demand abortions and late term abortions is cold…totally cold. Obama the clown is a cold calculating scumbag that will have the blood of all those babies he’s approved of killing.
Posted by: mary | October 3, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Ann…that bill also limited womens rights to an abortion. That is why Obama voted against it. Check your facts before yo make a fool of yourself.
Posted by: mil | October 3, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Gary…OBSOLUTELY!!!!I have never been so ashamed of the way a women presented herself.
God Bless that poor baby she keeps dragging to all those politcal rallies. He needs to be home in bed or learning to play….
Posted by: thetruth | October 3, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
mary….ask McCain how many women and children he killed when he dropped his bombs in Vietnam…………..
Posted by: concerned | October 3, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
“Ann…that bill also limited womens rights to an abortion. That is why Obama voted against it. Check your facts before yo make a fool of yourself”
Even Satan voted for that Bill.
Posted by: Mack | October 3, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Everything Obama does reeks of class. Happydad and Obama&Biden losers look at the polls have a reality check. The WINNERS are Obama and Biden two family men that love their wives. Yall just so jealous Obama is ahead in the polls ahead in all the ratings and that a woman VP with John McCain has done little or nothing to change that fact . GO Obama I say. Its the hatred from Happydad and Obama&Bidenlosers thats laughable a black candidate that makes them look like desperate unintelligent lacking in class and manners Americans. Terrified of an extremely clever black man that is half white as well probably related to them both hahaha. GO Obama we will not hold it against you that you are distantly related to Cheney and Bush and probably half of America we like how you have taken the challenge and not backed down. Well done to Biden for winning the debate and increasing Obamas lead in the polls. Suck it up Happyday and Obama&Bidenlosers.
Posted by: Lily Shorter | October 3, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
Even though I think the “fried chicken” comment was over the top, I see that Obama supporters can dish it out but can’t take it. I’ve read many times on these blogs where Obama supporters have made fun of McCain because he has had skin cancer. You Obama supporters are extremely double-standard, much like Obama himself.
Posted by: Daniel | October 3, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Ok, obviously I’m missing the joke. What’s the problem with watermelon and fried chicken? (I happen to love both —does that give me cooties or something?)
Posted by: whats that all about? | October 3, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
TJ…grow up and move on. Hillary lost because she had a BAD organization and thought she had won the minute she announced…..stop blaming anyone but the Clintons….
Posted by: thegoodtimes | October 3, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Ok, obviously I’m missing the joke. What’s the problem with watermelon and fried chicken? (I happen to love both —does that give me cooties or something?)
Posted by: whats that all about? | Oct 3, 2008 4:00:07 PM
I do too….I don’t see what all the fuss is about!
Posted by: Daniel | October 3, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
What’s …you are obviously white and not from the south. Saying that pratcially calls someone BLACKLY…Plus, the remarks about “Uppity” is southern slang for keeping blacks in “their place” whereever that may be.
Posted by: southerngentlman | October 3, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
They sound very pretty! Great job Obama.
Oh, by the way I donated $16 today in celebration.
Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: beck | October 3, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
Tomorrow’s Mushy Article:
Obama Saves Cat!
As his motorcade sped down Virginia streets crowded with gushing well-wishers, Obama noticed a young child crying near a maple tree.
“Stop this Cadillac!” cried The One, “I am needed.”
The One held the child tightly in his arms of love, tenderly kissed her quivering cheek and asked, “what’s wrong my child?”
My little kitty is stuck in this tree and I’m afraid George Bush will shoot him before he can get down.
“Don’t worry my child, I will save him.” And, with a single bound, The One pulled the tree over and shook the quivering cat out of the branches.
And not a minute too soon because just then a George Bush Woodcutter arrived, chopped down the tree and built a condominium which he then sold to unsuspecting low income people using a ponzi schemed A.R.M.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Hey Will, How much money have you sent to the brother that you have NEVER met?
Posted by: Ingrid | October 3, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Americans have lost their feaking minds.
BO is a criminal do nothing. He is lazy, sub-standard, made it this far because of Affirmative Action and using race to play the pity party to the benefit of his pocket and all of his friend’s pockets (Rezko, Wright, Pflegger, his wife’s, etc., etc.). He has NEVER worked a day in his life and after graduating from law school he set himself up in a Jesse Jackson-cum-complainer position which lead directly into a political job which means ONCE AGAIN he has never worked a day in his life.
As a politician, he has DONE NOTHING for his constituents except leave them far worse and much poorer than prior to his arrival and his present voting shows he has nothing to say and wants to do nothing other than line his pockets. After 47 years his resume is as empty and as crooked as one might expect from a lying sack of crap….
He has no decent friends, he belongs to a racist anti-American church, he has a track history that might cut if for a third rate felon and/or black politician (and you can quote me on this), and his take on the typical white person is such that ANY white person that votes for him is TRULY sick in the head.
I think that America is getting too dumb to be strong anymore. This man is a crook and a fool, but compared to 50% of Americans he is one smart cookie. This speaks volumes about this country….
The ONLY people who should vote for BO are those who want America to fail big time. Think about it people…and Michellie hates America!
Posted by: HP Boston | October 3, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
Yes, 16 years ago, knowing he would be running for President, he made sure that he would be married at a time where he would be able to make a stop for flowers during his campaign, that Obama, you can’t trust him.
Posted by: Danny | October 3, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
HP Boston….good post!
Posted by: lee | October 3, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
Wow. The fact that this story has caused arugments and mean spirited interaction is a sad and pathetic statement.
Chill out folks.
Posted by: Greg | October 3, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
Seriously, there is nothing wrong with a man stopping in to buy his wife some flowers for their anniversary. That is, if you are not in the publics eye. Now, hopefully, Obama had the right intentions, however, I feel, after watching him over the past couple of years, that this was “stagecraft” to its highest, and he is playing the media. Sorry, folks, I don’t buy his intention here for Michelle, other than another excuse for a photo op!
Posted by: texan | October 3, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
It looks like the Republicans are very frustrated and out in full force. I guess I’d be frustrated after 8 years of George W. Bush. I’d be really frustrated at having to vote for four more years of the same incompetence…
Posted by: The Bag of Health and Politics | October 3, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
Thanks, southerngentleman. You’re right, I’m white, and from Pennsylvania (but now in the DC metro area)
Geez, does that mean I offended/insulted several of my co-workers when I brought fried chicken to the end-of-summer office picnic ? !
Somebody needs to print out the “rules” for the rest of us.
Posted by: whats that all about? | October 3, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Don’t worry my child, I will save him.” And, with a single bound, The One pulled the tree over and shook the quivering cat out of the branches.”
After the miracle was performed, the child spontaneously began to sing the Praise of Obama song.
Posted by: Mack | October 3, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
Hey, down here in Texas, we ALL love fried chicken and watermelon! I don’t understand the significance of this. Does this mean I’m racist? I think the Obama supporters are carrying this a little to far now…sounds like they are desparate!
Posted by: texan | October 3, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
Wow. Who writes this stuff? It has to be for the writers’ own personal entertainment. John McCain barely sees his wife. He never kisses or touches her. Looks at her or holds her hand. I see the respect and love the Obamas have for each other and it’s obvious how much he loves her. I want to run screaming from these blogs sometimes. And to think, people who make such hateful, disgusting comments are voting for my future. Now I need a barf bag.
Posted by: Bea | October 3, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
I want to say to all those racists out there – you’re against Senator Obama because he’s black and epitomizes class and intelligence. You are so ignorant.
In the history of this country you have constantly denigrated people of color and we have contributed more to this country than any of you of European descent, whose ancestors were sent from England to the penal colony of Australia and to the US an indentured servants. You identify with trailer trash Palin and the emotionally unstable McCain because they remind you of yourselves – a bunch of low life.
Palin has a lot in her past that disqualifies her from the Vice Presidency – she cheated on her husband, her son and daughter are drug addicts, and she shamelessly drags her poor special needs baby to rallies, exposing him to loud noise and all kinds of hazards. And, yes, she’s a lousy mother. This woman will do whatever it takes to get power and assauage her ego. She’s dangerous for this country because she is a racist. There is rumor she called Senator Obama a racist epithet.
If you had an ounce of brains you would see how destructive the Republicans have been to this country. Apparently you must not love America as much as Senator Obama, otherwise you would not make such idiotic statements.
Posted by: A Falcort | October 3, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
After the miracle was performed, the child spontaneously began to sing the Praise of Obama song.
Posted by: Mack | Oct 3, 2008 4:24:33 PM
Mack, you make light of this, however, there was a lady that went to an Obama rally and shook his hand. She said she would never wash her hand again. When asked why, she responded, “Because I’ve been touched by the messiah!”
This is frightening!
Posted by: beverly | October 3, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
“In the history of this country you have constantly denigrated people of color and we have contributed more to this country than any of you of European descent, whose ancestors were sent from England to the penal colony of Australia and to the US an indentured servants.”
Don’t tell me…A no child left behind that got left behind?
Posted by: Mack | October 3, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
Regardless, I think, as someone stated, this is stagecraft to its fullest by Obama. He’s doing anything and everything now to get elected, even to the point of using his anniversary for personal gain in the eyes of America.
Obama = Total Fake
Posted by: Nottingham | October 3, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
WOW really can you attribute his whole success to affirmative action? I ca obviously see that you HP Boston are mad and you don’t know where to direct your anger so you come here and rant about things you oviously know nothing about. Your references to affirmative action and Mr. Jesse Jackson (you don’t know that man so show him some respect) show your true colors. Its ok that your a bigot, racist or whatever but be honest with yourself! Tell the truth and shame the devil
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Looks like Hillary likes Palin as well:
“I think she’s very good,” Clinton said, praising Palin on Ryan Seacrest’s Los Angeles-based radio show Friday morning. “It’s amazing: she’s been thrust into the national spotlight with very little preparation and I think that, all things considered, you saw a very composed and effective debater last night.”
Posted by: Nottingham | October 3, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
HILLARY LOST!!!! GET OVER IT!!!!
Posted by: Lee |
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Lost? She got more votes than Obama (or any presidential primary candidiate in history) and beat Obama in CA, NY, NJ, AZ, NM, OK, KY, WV, FL, MI, OH, PA, IN, SD, PR, RI,TN, AR, etc.
With the help of the super delegates, he manged to barely limp across teh finish line.
Hillary 2012!
Posted by: ch | October 3, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
Attn: McCain/Bush apologists
Be honest, if Al Gore or John Kerry had governed America for a term and produced these horrible results, i.e. Katrina, Economy, Iraq, Jobs, etc., would you be as forgiving of him as you are to the Bush Administration?
Fat chance. Face it. Your ideology and mismanagement is an adject failure by just about any measure. How does it feel to proven so profoundly wrong?
Gimmicks First – McCain
Posted by: billy smith | October 3, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
limp? More like sprint!! She got more votes and yet…she is still not on the ticket! Sounds like she lost to me! Its either a W or a L, and she officially has an L!
Posted by: Lee | October 3, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
ALL REPUBLICAN SHILLS ON THIS BOARD!
AND SOME PISSED OFF HILLARY FOLKS!
GALLUP DAILY TRACKING POLL (October 3):
Obama: 49
McCain: 42
NO WAY, NO HOW, NO CAIN!!!
Posted by: Why Republican | October 3, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Gallup Daily Poll:
OBAMA: 49
MCCAIN: 42
http://www.gallup.com/poll/110944/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Leading-Points.aspx
Posted by: Why Republican | October 3, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
Wasn’t the last poll at Obama 49, McCain 40 ? (I don’t remember if that was Gallup or some other one, but it was the hot news just a few days ago).
So does this one mean McCain is gaining ground?
Posted by: poll-sitter | October 3, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm
He bought his wife flowers and people complain. If he didn’t buy his wife flowers people will complain.
Read the comments above to see how it’s human nature for misery to love company.
Posted by: Sean Stevens | October 3, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm
You know some Americans are really stupid. if fact they are so stupid that calling them Americans is an insult to the Country.
Most of them can’t spell, obviously haven’t learned how to use spell check. Usually unable to put together a coherent sentence, so they stick out like a sore thumb when you read their posts.
But hey they think McCain, the old codger and his arm candy Sarah, are the best thing since sliced bread.
Posted by: Larry the cable guy | October 3, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
Look folks, as a Republican I don’t like my candidate very much. I certainly don’t like the Democratic ticket either.
Folks, we deserve better. Forget this idea of “first black President”. This is no time for social experiments, we need the best leadership we can get and unfortunately neither candidates – nor their VP’s – offers that leadership.
Really my friends, we deserver better. We’re all hung up defending “our guy or gal” because this is all we’ve got.
We deserve better. This is America not some damn third world nation.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
jav,
I sincrely appreciate your comments regarding Obama and his 16th wedding celebration, you are a real person.
I am not voting for McCain/Palin, however I have great respect for Gov Palin. Don’t agree with a lot of things about her but I do respect her and her accomplishments and other real people like you who support McCain/Palin.
I wish there were more people like you and I.
(I am an avid Hilliary Clinton supporter, but not voting for McCain.)
Posted by: TRUTH | October 3, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
Tom,
So at this late stage of the game, what do you suggest? It’s not like voting for one of the 3rd party candidates or doing a write-in will prevent the next prsident from being either the Dem or Repub contender.
(Speaking from experience….I went with at 3rd party pick in 2000 and a write-in in 2004 )
Posted by: magic? | October 3, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
oops, sorry about the typos. Yes, I can spell, but I’ll admit I’m too lazy to proofread.
Posted by: magic? | October 3, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
who would have ever thought in a country of free beliefs, thoughts, and goals. we would finally be electing a qualified , educated, hard working, dedicated man to the office of president of the united states. Wow
Finally i think americans are getting it right.
God bless america. Obama 08
Posted by: These Nutts | October 3, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
TheseNutts,
Don’t count your fried chickens before they are hatched.
Posted by: The Book of Proverbs | October 3, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
Magic,
There’s nothing we can do now. We’re screwed. American’s lose no matter who wins.
Bush-Delay-Hastert let the Republican dream flush. We had the keys to the kingdom after ’93 and especially after ’00 when we controlled the executive and leglistative. They did nothing.
The Pelosi-Reid-Obama wing of the Democratic party makes me shiver. But, we had better get used to this cast of clowns because they’re heading into the big house and the big chairs.
We’re going to pay with economic malaise for 10 years.
The best action to take is to get involved in local politics and throw the established bums out at the next election cycle. We’ll survive Obama but we need new blood ready to combat the ill effects of the Obama-Reid-Pelosi scourge.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
If they don’t start moderating these boards, I’m not reading ABC News anymore. There’s no way to report “Abuse” so every hateful filth-spewing troll comes here. You’d think ABC News, a respected organization, would want the same policies and protections as other sites. Ridiculous!
Posted by: SueP | October 3, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
BTW, I’ll plug my nose and vote McCain. My state will be for McCain anyways so it doesn’t matter.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
Bye, SueP, we’ll miss you. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Freedom of speech, baby. Read the 1st Amendment.
Posted by: not a nanny zone | October 3, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MR AND MRS OBAMA AND MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE YEARS OF GOOD HEALTH , SUCCESS AND PROSPERITY AND DO ENJOY YOUR DAY AND GOD BLESS YOU. TO ALL YOU HATERS GO READ A BOOK, DO SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP YOU TO LOVE YOURSELVES AND LOVE OTHERS .
Posted by: Foreigner | October 3, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
SueP,
They’re already monitoring the news they write by carrying water for Obama. They can at least claim impartiality by allowing unedited commentary by average citizens, even the average citizens with below average IQ’s.
Once Obama is elected I’m sure “his lordship” will put an end to all of this dissenting dissenting dribble.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
My state’s “in play” (Virginia). I may go with Barr, just for the heck of it. But if I decide in the voting booth that’s weaseling out, I guess I’m leaning McCain.
Posted by: magic? | October 3, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
It’s amazing to me that ABC will allow such racist comments on their site. So much for being a leader of world news!
Posted by: Ev | October 3, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
At the end of the day, we all need to pitch in and support whoever the new Administration is. I hope it’s not Obama-Reid-Pelosi but if it is I won’t root for failure in my country. We all need to fight our way out of the hole that was dug everyday by polticians and citizens on both sides of the aisle who jumped in the hole each day and kept digging.
Peace, out.
Posted by: Tom | October 3, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
I love the Republicans!
Running around saying Palin won the debate last night, when every single poll gives it to Biden…
Also when did not answering the questions and reading two minute mini-speeches off of “note cards” (as Palin did) equate to somebody being smart and in command of the facts?
Biden wasn’t reading the “answers” off of note cards!!
Posted by: Davis | October 3, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
bitter … bitter people … stop hating …she’ll appreciate it more because he made an effor to stop and get them. so easy to call and have them FTDed. Where’s your sense of romance.
Posted by: sixdigits | October 3, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Some of the comments here are actually very ignorant and pointless. It’s one thing to be passionate and stand strong on political views and opinions…… but it’s sad to see how low people stoop in regards to disrespect and immaturity. It’s an article about an anniversary and flowers. Geeesh. The man simply wanted to get flowers for his wife(in person, not by phone or assistant doing it for him). Period.
Posted by: jess | October 3, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm
How many times have you told someone, “no more welfare. Go out and get an education or a job”?
How many times have you said, “Marriage is sacred. Divorce is bad and should be limited and we should do everything to keep marriages together”?
I’m sure republicans have said this over and over again. And yet these are the attributes that currently describe Barak Obama–he got an education– a really good one. He got a job–an excellent job. He has a strong marriage–and no divorces.
Yet now, the idiot right wing is calling him “elitist” for his education and says he doesn’t work in congress and makes fun of his loving gesture to his wife of 16 years. Shame on you.
This shows you as the racists that you truly are.
Posted by: Katie Segal | October 3, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
Mack You forget that the other woman was a) young enough to be his daughter b) an heiress worth hundreds of millions of dollars and c) the daughter of a convicted felon and the niece of a convicted felon. Now that’s what I call class. And honor.
Posted by: mara | October 3, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
Hi All — Don’t feed the trolls.
We have a little over 4 more weeks to go and the intent is to throw us off our game. Expect the worse for the next few weeks but stay focused, keep your eyes on the prize and help get the job done.
If you can, think about setting aside 25 cents for every negative comment made. At the end of the week — make a donation to barackobama.com
Go Obama/Biden/We the People 08
Posted by: dotheresearch | October 3, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
The really amazing thing is that many of these conservatives who post these hateful, disgusting comments claim to be ‘christians’.
And as for the rest who want to spread fear that Obama is a communist or we’ll live in poverty for the next ten years and all that: WE’RE NOT BUYING IT. We’re much more afraid of another round of Republican swines like D.Cheney, Bush and Rove. McCain has not shown that he will be any different and Palin certainly won’t be.
Posted by: Loki | October 3, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
I watched the debate between Governor Palin (5 weeks of national debate experience) versus Senator Biden (35 years of national debate experience).
Obviously, she is a quick study. Just imagine what she will be like after four years as vice president! She has been a Mayor and a Governor. She is more qualified than anyone running.
John McCain showed great judgment in choosing her.
It’s too bad the DNC and biased media didn’t “select” Biden or Hillary. OBAMA HAS BASED HIS ENTIRE CAMPAIGN ON LIES. HE HAS TOO MANY TIES TO TERRORISTS AND ANTI-AMERICANS. DON’T FORGET “God Damn America” JEREMIAH WRIGHT, PFLEGER, FARRAKHAN, AYERS, REZKO (TO NAME A FEW). BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY. Obama’s ties to organizations like “ACORN” caused much of the country’s mortgage foreclosure issues. ACORN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR “VOTER FRAUD” IN MANY STATES! Obama is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
I’m voting for the Honorable John McCain in November.
STOP THE DRAMA – NO OBAMA!
GET A BRAIN – VOTE McCAIN!
Posted by: REPLACE DO-NOTHING DEMS IN CONGRESS | October 3, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Sure this was planned (in some part) – any good spouse plans an anniversary, and if it’s a chance to show the public what you’re values are, why not?
If John McCain had done a similar thing, I would have appreciated it as well. We want to see the best of our nature in our leaders. This reminds me how much I love my wife, and what it means to take extra time to remind her of that.
I appreciate McCain, and his earnestness to serve his country, but I wish he would clarify what happened with his first wife. That story is very ugly looking, and I would feel better about his candidacy if he could clarify why he left her when she was down.
Perhaps some of the people lecturing Obama about his gesture are better informed about McCain’s past, and can clarify it.
Posted by: Mark | October 3, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
I’ve never seen so many cynics on a blog as on this one. It only tells that black race that racism is alive and well. HOw sad that these very ignorant people have to make such ugly comments…judging these people they don’t know and have not met. Is that what it is all about to be a good American? IF this country can ever pull out of this mess created by the greed on Wall Street as well as the bankers, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race, we need to all come together and support that choice, regardless. Like Rome, we cannot overcome this in a day, so it will take patience. To create unity, we must pull together as one after the election if we want to be respected by the world again. Now, you bloggers, get on this site and apologize for your ugly remarks. Thanks to those who recognized the racism that has been displayed here. Fow whatever, I am caucasian and intelligent enough to know when I see a racist pig for what it is.
Posted by: janetb | October 3, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
It is time to kick Pelosi and the democrats out, and keep Bush as president.
Posted by: Sandy | October 3, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
Lets replace all the do-nothing Republicans in the whole government instead!
Posted by: Loki | October 3, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
I’m guessing all these guys posting negative comments are either lonely, or too cheap to buy their partners’ flowers. Otherwise, why hate on love?
Posted by: Erica | October 3, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm
Is it really sad that after all of these years so many Americans are still so racist and critical of other races. It is time to look beyond the color of skin and look inside the person. Barack Obama and Joe Biden are loving husbands and fathers and true to their American heritage. They have real class. John McCain cheated on his wife and Sarah Palin put her baby’s life at risk by finishing a speech and flying home while in labor. They care more about their repeated lies than the American people. Some hypocritical family attitudes on the Republican side. From white women supporting Obama for President!
Posted by: marty | October 3, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm
I thought Republicans believed in family values? A marriage still going strong at 16 years should be admired, not ridiculed.
Posted by: MS | October 3, 2008, 9:45 pm 9:45 pm
99.9% of Americans are enjoying a story about a man buying beautiful flowers for a woman he loves and has been married to for 16 years. Most people are eager for a little happy news after the events of the past week. But the other one-tenth of one per cent is hanging out on this website, letting their ignorance and racism show. I’m sure that McCain and Palin are very proud of the caliber of their supporters.
Posted by: Ann Wong | October 3, 2008, 10:28 pm 10:28 pm
Dear me, what would this article have looked like if it had been Bush who did this:
Headline: President Bush Disrupts Traffic with Publicity Stunt
President Bush, who has killed thousands of babies in Iraq after having lied about WMD’s to enrich his oil buddies, made a unplanned stop at a florist today to buy flowers for his wife. The fact that he could have called 1800flowers was apparently lost on this dolt of a president.
Nevertheless, Mr. Bush, who choked on a pretzel in 2004, bought a dozen roses for Mrs. Bush and paid with a credit card where he is no doubt receiving a preferential interest rate from his oil rich buddies who drink the blood of innocent Palestinian children.
Posted by: Tom | Oct 3, 2008 3:16:15 PM
——————–
DId you just make that up?
GENIOUS!
… and what would it be if it was:
Palin?
Governor Palin shot some sort of rabbit and carried it out for her “dude” to celebrate the emancipation of sister Moon.
McCain
Senator McCain just bought himself a brand new Cambodian nurse with his wife’s credit card for their anniversary. Senator McCain gifted his beloved wife a brand spankin new plastic surgeon. Straight out of NYU!
….
:(
Im not as good as you!
Posted by: GIGI | October 3, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
I cannot believe that people are discussing his buying flowers for his wife. So what if he did that publicly and got political points for doing so. If he had not honored his wife on their anniversary, he would have been picked on for that. God bless any man who buys flowers for his wife. That goes for Obama, McCain, Biden and Todd Palen
Posted by: jdquest | October 4, 2008, 1:00 am 1:00 am
Obama is to be commended for both remembering his wife on their anniversary and for the flowers. Not sure if it was for publicity, but I really do not care either.
All of you people on here that are calling people racist because they will not vote for Obama, make me think you are racist. I don’t care about his race, I care about his politics. We are voting for President for goodness sake; so we better be looking at the voting record of the candidates, to determine whose record and values match yours. The problem is that it seems there is an effort to keep us away from the important issues, and involved in the most trivial mud slinging that I’ve ever seen! Look at their records!
Mil: you need to check your facts, you are wrong. The bill that Obama refused to sign in the Illinois Senate did not limit womans’ rights. Obama said that, but it has been proven that he was wrong. (maybe an honest mistake)
AFalcort: If you are representing the Obama supporters…then it seems that there are hate mongers on both sides from reading the posting here. Not sure what the point of this was, since noone will take this seriously. Why are you so mad? (by the way I don’t believe what you have on here, but none of those things would prevent someone from being a President or Vice President. If so we wouldn’t have had some that we have had in our history.
None of the candidates are saints. The whole point is they are men and woman who are working to get themselves in a position to put forth their agendas.
Obama’s agenda is bigger government, more taxes, more programs including government sponsered medical plans.
My view is the government is not doing very well managing what I give them now in taxes. Oh, and by the way..don’t even try to convince me that Bush got us here all by himself… The Democrats started it with Legislation back in 1999 to 2000 to help people get affordable housing (sounds good right?) Well then the programs expanded over the years (both parties are to blame) and we have the very large mess we have now. The president can not sign any bill that has not already been through the House and Senate…so for them to all blame Bush is not realistic.
If everyone would quit being so stuck on what party they want to win, and focus on what person they want to win. We would be better off all the way around.
I want someone who wants less government, less taxes, more reform, and that has a record of standing up for the tax payer. Therefore I’m voting for John McCain. McCain – Palin 08!
Posted by: SandyFeet | October 4, 2008, 1:12 am 1:12 am
Maybe a gift certificate from Jenny Craig would make a nice gift.
Posted by: Christie | October 4, 2008, 2:03 am 2:03 am
Obama’s gift to Michelle….anger management classes and “How to like whitey” classes, despite your college thesis and choice of churches.
She’s even scarier than hubby…got some real grudge there.
Posted by: DLM | October 4, 2008, 2:13 am 2:13 am
Couldn’t he get one of his “posse” to go in and get flowers? There are many easier ways to have done this, and of course they could have been deliverd to Michelle. It’s a photo op, plain and simple…but who cares?
Did anyone see that satin floral tablecloth Michelle wore after the last debate? Styled by Wal-Mart. Seems like Obama should have bought her some new dresses.
Posted by: DLM | October 4, 2008, 2:50 am 2:50 am
Republicans are idoits.
Obama did not go to Harvard or Columbia through affirmative action.
Look at your choice of president,
Empty head McCain,
Sarah air head.
Don’t be jealous that Obama is extremely intellignet and thoughtful.
McCain is 72 years and almost dead, sarah is incoherent and bran dead!!
you all should go suck a melon and fried chicken. republicans= idiots.
Posted by: checkpoint | October 4, 2008, 5:34 am 5:34 am
DML- you’re obviously mentally disturbed. You can’t get it into your thick skull that an African American woman is distingusihed. Racist idoits!!!.
I’m proud of Michelle and Obama. Really a breath of fresh air.
Not Palin and her dysfunctional family. Not McCain and tales of lustful stupidity or his obvious loveless marriage. For once we have a health relationship on national stage. Get used to it President Obama and first lady Michelle.
Posted by: VVv | October 4, 2008, 5:39 am 5:39 am
why do people have to be so mean. How would you like it if someone said some of these things about you?
Posted by: Donna | October 4, 2008, 6:10 am 6:10 am
The substance of Obama voters? blah blah blah.. that is all they can muster out of their pea brains.
Who cares about his anniversary gift to his witchy wife? WE DONT.
There are many other important things to report on besides how Obama shows his FEMININE SIDE.
gag me…
Posted by: ml | October 4, 2008, 7:28 am 7:28 am
It’s obvious that a lot of people are jealous of Obama. Why do you find the need to make degrading, hateful and mean statements about him? Is it because you are upset, because you are too ignorant and stupid to be accepted into Harvard? Is it because you are such a low down poor excuse of a human being that no one will ever love you as much as they love Obama? Is it because you are a nobody and will always be a nobody? Is it because you haven’t achieved or done anything in your life that’s worth you being on this earth? You really need ask yourself why your heart is so filled with hate, jealousy and envy of someone who is trying his best to make a difference in the world. What have you done in the world that worth mentioning? Not a damn thing!!! Don’t worry, God has plans for you!
Posted by: Tonya | October 4, 2008, 7:58 am 7:58 am
Obama gets his wife flowers. Great. That’s something he should be doing (IMHO). The point is that this is definitely a thinly veiled attempt by the writer to interject his political agenda by writing this non-story that’s supposed to appeal to womem. So what’s next, “Obama Pets Elderly Neighbor’s Dog”? Get real folks, both of these candidates are a bunch of pandering clowns. The only real choice is do you want a socialist clown in office or not?
Posted by: Loves this country | October 4, 2008, 8:33 am 8:33 am
Obama is a decent Men , he looks up to his Wife ,not down, he protect s her , an that is he good Men in my Opinion .
Posted by: trudy | October 4, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am
I see a lot of people keep mentioning Rezko and Ayers regarding Obama…
Just as a reminder… John McCain was reprimanded by the Senate for his relationship with KEATING !!! You don’t reprimand if there is no connection and wrong doing… John McCains had and still has ASSOCIATION with Lobbyists who affect his decisions. His campagin Manager as of last month was taking money from Fannie and Freddie. There is no one more corrupt that John McSAME…
John McSame = Keating 5 = Corruption
Posted by: nerakami | October 4, 2008, 10:13 am 10:13 am
I’m new to ABC comments, and frankly, I’m shocked at the vileness that’s being spewed here. Can’t we talk about the issues? I’m a white, middle-class mom, Catholic, from a family that’s been in South Carolina since the 1730s. Politically I’m pretty moderate (not registered in either party) and was initially a McCain supporter, but his campaign has become so ugly I can’t vote for him. Not to mention I just don’t think Sarah Palin has the intellectual chops to be either VP or, God forbid, Pres. Face it, no first-time candidate has the EXPERIENCE to be President, but temperament and judgment count for a lot. I investigated the stories about Rezko, Ayers and Wright, and honestly, there’s not much there–they’ve all been pretty thoroughly debunked. On the other hand, McCain was censured for his role in the Keating 5 scandal, and I don’t like that Palin won’t come clean about Troopergate–if there’s nothing to find, why not just cooperate? But mostly, McCain’s plan for health care is what scares me. He wants to tax employers on their health care benefits, which means many smaller companies, and even some larger ones in financial trouble, will probably cut that benefit. The $5,000 credit won’t be enough for us to purchase it independently, plus my husband and I both have pre-existing medical conditions, so our premiums will be higher–even we can even get insurance. Now that’s scary. Sorry, Sen. McCain, I was all for you during the primaries, but now you’ve lost my vote. And my husband’s–and he’s a Republican.
Posted by: Cynthia in FL | October 4, 2008, 12:32 pm 12:32 pm
TO THE REPUBLICANS:
That foreseeable defeat is tasting very bitter and old isn’t it?
You are lashing out at a guy who is very busy trying to become President of the United States but who wanted to stop and get his wife some flowers.
Oh BTW, he’s been married to the same woman for 16 years….
McSame left his wife after she became disfigured to marry someone who was younger and richer…who ended up stealing her pill fix from work.
Those good ole, down to earth, non-elitist values hard at work.
Before you talk about Obama, you might want to think about McSame and his marital situation(s).
Posted by: Darlene | October 4, 2008, 1:42 pm 1:42 pm
Sighing…..to the ignorant one who wrote the Watermelon/Fried Chicken comment…
If you are going to be a racist and a bigot, you gotta come up with some new material. That line has been used by generations of racist for years so it kinda hampers the ‘sting’ and only highlights why Obama should win.
The fact that it is 2008 and we are still at that stage of the game is so sad.
Posted by: Darlene | October 4, 2008, 1:46 pm 1:46 pm
Aw, too bad Republicans…
The Gallup numbers POST DEBATE are out!!
Gallup Tracking 10/01 – 10/03
Obama = 50%
McCain = 42% Obama +8
I guess Americans weren’t impressed with Palin’s canned answers and her little memorized speeches huh??
Also, is it within the debate rules to have answers written on notes cards at the podium like Palin had? It sure was funny to see her reading prepared “general answers” that didn’t even match the question asked half of the time…
You can’t learn how to be VP or President (if something happens to McCain) by cramming for a week….
How pathetic that the MSM even gives her any credibility at all!
Everyday Obama’s numbers just keep rising and rising!!
Posted by: Davis | October 4, 2008, 2:14 pm 2:14 pm
If this is the standard level of intelligence of ABC viewers it has reaffirmed why I no longer watch ABC News.
You people are pathetic.
Posted by: Constance Avery | October 4, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
At last a real “Family Values” Candidate. Now the true “Values” voters will have someone to vote for that the can trust.
Obama/Biden ’08
Posted by: thebob.bob | October 4, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
Oh how wonderful it will be to have class and intelligence in the White House once again! We wish the Obama’s many, many more happy anniversaries! (Especially the next 8 in the White House!)
Posted by: Diane | October 4, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
Obama’s Crazy Crew can promise the sun. Let’s get real! Stop letting the elite beltway media tell you who you should vote for. Check out PitbullPalin.org to show your vote.
Posted by: Johnathan Glen | October 4, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
as a white woman who has lost her job,home i wish someone would give me some chicken and watermelon
Posted by: soitbe | October 4, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
Here’s more to see what O’Bambi will do for you.
INTERESTING DATA JUST RECEIVED ON TAXES
>
> Spread the word…..
>
> This is something you should be
> aware of so you don’t get blind-sided.
> This is really going to catch a lot
> of families off guard. It should
> make you worry.
>
> Proposed changes in taxes after 2008 General election:
>
> CAPITAL GAINS TAX
>
> MCCAIN
> 0% on home sales up to $500,000
> per home (couples) McCain does not
> propose any change in existing
> home sales income tax.
>
> OBAMA
> 28% on profit from ALL home sales
>
> How does this affect you?
> If you sell your home and make a profit, you
> will pay 28% of your gain on taxes.
> If you are heading toward retirement
> and would like to down-size your
> home or move into a retirement
> community, 28% of the money you
> make from your home will go to taxes. This
> proposal will adversely affect the
> elderly who are counting on the income
> from their homes as part of their retirement income.
>
> DIVIDEND TAX
>
> MCCAIN 15% (no change)
>
> OBAMA 39.6%
>
> How will this affect you?
> If you have any money invested in stock
> market, IRA, mutual funds,
> college funds, life insurance, retirement
> accounts, or anything that pays
> or reinvests dividends, you will now
> be paying nearly 4 0% of the money
> earned on taxes if Obama become president.
> The experts predict that ‘higher
> tax rates on dividends and capital gains
> would crash the stock market yet
> do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.
>
> INCOME TAX
>
> MCCAIN (no changes)
>
> Single making 30K – tax $4,500
> Single making 50K – tax $12,500
> Single making 75K – tax $18,750
> Married making 60K- tax $9,000
> Married making 75K – tax $18,750
> Married making 125K – tax $31,250
>
> OBAMA
> (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)
> Single making 30K – tax $8,400
> Single making 50K – tax $14,000
> Single making 75K – tax $23,250
> Married making 60K – tax $16,800
> Married making 75K – tax $21,000
> Married making 125K – tax $38,750
>
> Under Obama your taxes will
> more than double!
> How does this affect you? No explanation
> needed. This is pretty
> straight forward.
>
> INHERITANCE TAX
>
> MCCAIN 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)
>
> OBAMA Restore the inheritance tax
>
> How does this affect you? Many families
> have lost businesses,
> farms and ranches, and homes
> that have
> been in their families
> for generations because they could not
> afford the inheritance tax.
> Those willing their assets to loved
> ones will not only lose them tothese taxes.
>
> NEW TAXES BEING PROPOSED BY OBAMA
>
> * New government taxes proposed on
> homes that are more than
> 2400 square feet
>
> * New gasoline taxes (as if
> gas weren’t high enough already)
>
> * New taxes on natural resources
> consumption (heating
> gas, water, electricity)
>
> * New taxes on retirement accounts
> and last but not least….
>
> * New taxes to pay for socialized medicine
> so we can receive the same
> level of medical care as other
> third-world countries!!!
Posted by: NEEDED INFO | October 4, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
Boy you guys are really haters. McCainz ole lady better hope she can keep her looks a few more years because he will kick her to the curb like he did his last wife,if she doesn’t. with all the radical moves he’s been making lately he just might leave her for Jill 6 pack,Palin anyway. As for the jokes you guys are making, if yer boy is elected,the laugh is on all of us McCain, Palin ha ha ha ha, thats the joke duh.
Posted by: chucky | October 4, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
I can’t believe how ignorant some people can be. It is horrible to read some of this stuff. Under the Bush/Cheney watch we are in the worst financial mess this country has ever experienced…We are in a war that we cannot hope to win..People are out of work..Some are losing thier homes at a record pace. And we dare be critical of any new plan when the old plan has not worked for eight years. If it were not so serious it would be just laughable to think that we could be so uninformed about our situation. To add insult to injury, for the lack of being uninformed about policies that have put us in utter ruin, we have a chance to make a change to help ourselves, we close our eyes again and place our fate in a warmonger and someone who is an uninformed as we are. America wake up…stop allowing yourselves to be decieved. 700 billion should make you wake up! Insanity is doing the same thing and hoping for a different result. The GOP does not have your best interest at heart. If so, Bush could never come before you as though Ask yourself who has really profited from this war? Are you more safe than you were after 911? You don’t even know if you are or not. It is the time and the hour for change! Don’t be afraid to change….it is ok.
Posted by: Tina | October 4, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm
Republicans get a bad rap because of morons that make posts like some here.
SO many Republicans always just sound like cry baby teems upset because mommy and daddy did not let them do something.
Ya always resort to childish mannerisms and childish words.
Only difference, is this time the people are not listening, because we use our brains unlike you.
I’ll be watching for you crying and whining when Obama and Biden are in the White House, because you can whine all ya want to…GAME OVER.
Obama/Biden in a total landslide like we have not seen in a very long time.
Posted by: mike | October 4, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm
Vote for whoever you want-just make an informed decision. Too many people on this board do not have a clear understanding of the issues or the candidates positions on them-do your own fact checking,instead of listening to the smear campaigns and ads on the television. Check out websites that have no party affiliations, (votesmart.org is a good one) that way you can get the most accurate, unbiased facts about tax-cuts, health care, foreign policy, and the economic crisis. This is OUR country, and we should all care about what happens to it and who leads it, not because of race, gender, creed or otherwise- but because that person will be the best candidate for the job.
All of these comments either bash one candidate or praise another, but not one has been about what we should all want-a better America, for EVERYONE.
Posted by: Vote Smart | October 4, 2008, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm
Like he couldn’t find a way to do it privately…..come on, good photo op.
Posted by: nava | October 4, 2008, 11:30 pm 11:30 pm
My word… I have read most of the comments and I find most of them so below 1st grade comments. It shows how complete your small minds are.
In other words most of you need to grow up maybe no one has purchased flowers for you in a while. whoops maybe if you act like you have intell maybe someone will buy flowers to make you feel worthy one day.
Posted by: Pam | October 5, 2008, 12:51 am 12:51 am
These comments are absolutely pathetic. Instead of being proud of the fact that the guy is willing to take time to respect what should matter most, nimrods here just have to take it to a whole new low. No wonder I continue to hate republicans more and more each day. You give me absolutely nothing to respect. NOTHING!!
I would LOVE to hear the BS you all throw should McCain ever do the same thing. At least I know Obama has his priorities straight.
Posted by: Miguel | October 5, 2008, 11:13 am 11:13 am
Comments like these make me truly ashamed of my nationality and race.
If you don’t understand the fried chicken and watermelon comment then it is quite obvious you have never ventured beyond your white cultural upbringing. Read up on African-American history, their history is our history too.
Posted by: Scott | October 5, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm
I thought the fact that Sen Obama was so concerned about getting flowers for his bride so important gave me goose bumps. There is a picture of Sen. and Mrs. Obama’s wedding that i just love. the one were they are all tuckered out sitting on a bench…she in her gown and he in his tux. I could look at this picture all day and it would make me smile!!!!!!
Posted by: kim hughes | October 5, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
Obamanation was simply campaigning. He supported the local economy by stopping at the florist and buying the vote, I mean, er, flowers. He most likely paid for the flowers with personal funds, so as to avoid any mis-perceptions about using campaign funds for personal use. Who cares? He’s a nice, likeable guy. However, I feel his ties to socialists and radicals — the threat being that now those folks have “an inside man” into the top levels of executive branch government — disqualify him from being president.
But, all that aside — Happy 16th! And Congratulations! I hope you enjoy many, many more.
Personal note to Barack, “Keep your nose clean, run again in 4 or 8 years, and I’ll consider you for president. At this point, ‘I don’t trust ya’.”
Posted by: WizV | October 6, 2008, 9:36 am 9:36 am
SHAME ON YOU REPUBLICANS;YOU WILL ALWAYS BE “BIGOTS”ASK GOD TO FORGIVE YOU!!AND MAY McCAIN&PALIN REST IN HELL.
Posted by: Lina Yona | October 7, 2008, 1:48 am 1:48 am
Why do we care if the guy bought flowers? Are you guys voting for him because he bought flowers for his wife? Flowers last a week if that…ya great present…not, that is the present that guys buy at the last minute because they forgot, it takes no thought or consideration to buy flowers. So please can people worry about more important things about our future presidents.
Posted by: Britney | October 8, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm