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Obama: McCain means more attacks, more of Bush

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor October 16, 2008 03:06 PM

Democrat Barack Obama, at his first campaign rally after Wednesday night's debate, told New Hampshire voters this afternoon that the face-off showed Republican rival John McCain's true colors: more attacks and more of the same as President Bush.

"Don't boo now, just vote," he urged at a rally at Mack's Apples in Londonderry.

"I think you saw a bit of the McCain attack strategy in action," said Obama. "But here’s what Senator McCain doesn’t seem to understand. With the economy in turmoil and the American Dream at risk, the American people don’t want to hear politicians attack each other – you want to hear about how we’re going to attack the challenges facing the middle class each and every day. You want to hear about the issues that matter in your lives. You want to hear about how we’re going to bring about the change that we desperately need for this country.

"Let’s debate our genuine differences on the issues that matter," Obama continued. "Last night, Senator McCain said that George Bush won’t be on the ballot this November....I'm not running against George Bush, I'm running against all those policies you support Senator McCain. In three debates and over twenty months, John McCain hasn’t explained a single thing that he would do differently from George Bush when it comes to the most important economic issues we face today. Not one."

"In the closing weeks, John McCain thinks he can make this campaign all about me -- but the truth is, this campaign is about you. Your jobs. Your health care. Your retirement. Your children’s future. That’s what this election is about. That’s what I’m fighting for. Because I can take three more weeks of these attacks from John McCain, but the American people can’t take four more years of the same failed policies and the same divisive politics that he's peddling."

UPDATE: McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds responded, “Voters in New Hampshire know John McCain, and they know he had the courage and judgment to oppose President Bush’s big-oil energy policy, wasteful spending bills and mismanagement of the war in Iraq – ironically, Barack Obama cannot say the same.”

But Obama urged supporters not to get ahead of themselves, reminding them that he lost the New Hampshire primary in January after many thought he would win and effectively clinch the Democratic nomination.

"We are 19 days away from changing this country, 19 days. But for those who are getting a little cocky, I’ve got two words for you: New Hampshire. I learned right here that you can’t let up or pay too much attention to the polls. We’ve got to keep making our case for change; we’ve got to keep fighting for every vote; we’ve got to keep running through that finish line. This election is too important to take anything for granted. The future that you and I seek for our children is too important to let up now. The time for change has come."

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What has Obama detailed as a solution except for raising taxes????

Posted by edove October 16, 08 01:52 PM
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A TKO last night for McCain. He had Obama on the defensive the entire night over the economy, taxes, and Obama’s collaborations with Ayers and ACORN. Obama had to lie about beginning his political career in Ayers’ living room. The real star was Joe the Plumber. Who would have thought that Obama would be exposed, not by Reverend Wright, not by Ayers, not by ACORN or the corrupt media, but by an intrepid plumber from Ohio? No Obama, you cannot have my change. I will spread my wealth as I see fit.

Posted by NoNoNobama October 16, 08 01:55 PM
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Edove ... good job on the republican party line. What comments do you have to make that add to the debate?

Posted by Brian October 16, 08 01:56 PM
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Post #1 you have not been paying attention to the debates have you? He is not raising taxes as you have stated. He is offering a tax break for those that make less then 250K per year. If you are making 250K per year you are in pretty good shape.

McCain wants to give the wealthy a tax break at the expense of the middle class.

Please think before writing.

Posted by MPM October 16, 08 01:59 PM
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If Obama wanted to run against Bush, he should have run four years ago. He's off the mark...

Posted by nobama October 16, 08 02:00 PM
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edove- seeing as where you have a computer, why don't you do some research for YOURSELF and not wait for the MSM to do it for you. Lemming.


MY taxes will not be going up. And those whose taxes do go up will really just be going back to normalcy. The rate will be what it was before Bush decided to give all his rich buddies a break and told the rest of us it "will trickle down". Are you younger than 8, or can you remember the prosperity in this country in the 90's?

Posted by krystyn October 16, 08 02:01 PM
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Do you make more than $250,000 a year?

Posted by McNastyMcLoser October 16, 08 02:04 PM
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Post#2 Have you been drinking today.

McCain looked nervous, scared, and unprepared for this debate. He had the oddest facial expressions and could not clarify clearly how he would fix the economy, provide Nuclear energy, and other items discussed.

Obama was 8 years old when Ayers committed those crimes. How is an 8 year old associated with a terrorist?
I have news for you if McCain is elected... you will have no wealth - that money will go to the big oil companies and other already wealthy folks.

Wake Up!

Posted by MPM October 16, 08 02:04 PM
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Do the math, Joe. If you bought the company at the high end of the price you mentioned, $280,000, you'd pay an extra $900 for the privilege of owning your own company, being your own boss. I'd gladly pay that as an entry fee into independence. But, if I were you, I'd probably want to go and get my plumber's license, which you don't have and which you'll need in order to run the business properly. And the government you hate so much? It will help you pay to get that training.

I meet people like you often - hate the government, love the assistance when you truly need it.

Posted by Michael October 16, 08 02:07 PM
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John McCain was clearly a leader last night, not a philosophical dreamer. He was articulate, in command of his facts, and showed great personal character. McCain can obviously work with people to make a decision, not wallow in "what-ifs".

Obama is looking back at the record of the failed George Bush. McCain is looking forward to the stability and success of the country.

Posted by alto111 October 16, 08 02:08 PM
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The "strait talk express" has come off the tracks. The desperation in McCain's stance last night was actually sad. Nervous ticks and personal attacks do not become a president and the mere thought of Palin being qualified is enough to make you lose all that respect that McCain had earned in his service to the country. He is gone...

Posted by He's gone October 16, 08 02:11 PM
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NoNoNobama must be on something or another planet to think that John McCain TKO-ed Obama. He got in a few punches and lost the fight. Face the inevitable, John McCain is not going to be the next President.

Posted by Bob October 16, 08 02:16 PM
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Too bad that "Joe the Plumber" is, in fact, wrong. First of all, the plumbing business he wants to buy "someday" (but has no concrete plan to buy, nor the funds to do so) is him and another guy. It doesn't turn a profit of 250k a year. The number of small business owners who take home 250k (and it's about HIS PERSONAL NET INCOME, not the business's gross revenue, a mistake McCain has encouraged people to make) is miniscule. And even if he DID own that business and was taking home a quarter-million dollars a year, we're talking about around a thousand dollars in additional taxes. I'm a small business owner myself and I won't be affected at all - except that maybe more people will have the money to buy what I sell.

Posted by RepublicanVotingObama October 16, 08 02:26 PM
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TKO for McCain, he sounded terrible and all he did was badmouth Obama on things that were twisted to make them sound awful, when in turn, McCain is just another Republican out to give the rich folk like him a break. He should brush up on some facts before speaking on something he's wrong about (being 7 years older then our current VP) and then speak about what he believes in.

Posted by Erin October 16, 08 02:27 PM
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I don't know anyone voting for Obama!!! The media is TWISTED, including The Boston Globe!

Posted by Marla October 16, 08 02:29 PM
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NoNo are kidding? I hope you believe that. Keep believing it....your ineptitude belies the entire problem with the republican party. You're all just so clueless.... Keep believing it.....but remeber one thing. The Era of change is upon us. It will NOT be McSame leading it either.

Posted by NoMoreCluelessRepubs October 16, 08 02:29 PM
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If he offer to buy me and my family a new home and a new car wow that's spreading wealth but so far as he said it before "just words,just speeches",sorry pal it won't work and will never work.

Posted by skmj October 16, 08 02:32 PM
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Every politician, no matter what party, is going to have to raise taxes. Some admit it, others do not, remember George Bush Sr.? (On National TV, he stated, READ MY LIPS, NO MORE TAXES!), got elected, and raised taxes. Whoever is elected President, taxes will be raised! Obama wants higher taxes, from people who have an income of over $250,000, and less for those with lower incomes.

Posted by Stevee B October 16, 08 02:33 PM
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How many plumbers do you know who make over $250K? If that is the case, I'm the wrong industry! (Obama was great at Mack's)

Posted by L in NH October 16, 08 02:40 PM
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Anyone who doesn't vote for Obama is an idiot

Posted by T. Blue October 16, 08 02:41 PM
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I would have gone but, I HAVE A JOB!!!! I can't wait to go home and see how much trash the Obama supporters littered Londonderry with. They were lined up in the middle of the roads, blocking traffic and parking on my neighbors lawns. From all accounts, not many of the folks looked like they had ever been to Londonderry before or could possibly afford to live there. I wonder how many of the attendees asked Obama if they could get in on Plumber Joe's profits. God help the United Socialist States of America that Obama will create.

Posted by Michael October 16, 08 02:42 PM
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Gosh....any chance that JOE THE PLUMBER was actually JOE THE ACTOR planted and coached by the McCain campaign? And by the way, Joe doesn't have to worry about higher taxes since his business will be in the toilet (pun intended) for the next few years.

Posted by Cynic-AL October 16, 08 02:42 PM
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Yeah, what the above said, except not.

Obama came accross presidential and McCain came across like someone hurt his feelings.

Obama will lower your taxes unless you make over 250k It doesn't get clearer than that.

Posted by shippy October 16, 08 02:46 PM
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Who are these idiots who post these comments? They must make more than 250,000 per year since they think they are going to have their taxes raised- ridiculous, maybe they should read platforms and do some research before opening their mouth and embarrass themselves with their ignorance.

Obama's proposed tax plan, unlike his opponents, reduces my tax bill... Trickle down Reganomics, I mean Bushenomics, I mean McCainenomics just don't work and it is time for a change
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Posted by Charles Stewart October 16, 08 02:53 PM
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McCain is correct! He is not George W. Bush. He is only 90% to 95% George W. Bush based upon his voting record. The conclusion is that he would be worse than George W.

Posted by Larry Linn October 16, 08 02:56 PM
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Given Bush's record, McCain is trying to say he is a non-Republican Republican. Does this mean he was for the Republicans before he was against them? McCain's own voting record speaks for itself on huge tax cuts for the extremely wealthy and complete support of deregulation of Wall St.. He can run from Bush but he cannot hide. "I'm Not Really a Republican" McCain is happy to have Palin by his side- he was unable to draw any but the most loyal party members before the New American Idol showed up. But like the fate of all American Idols, Palin is becoming yesterday's news. We are all far more worried about the prospect of working until we need walkers as we watch our 401K's drop like a stone. Neither McCain or Palin have a clue. If McCain is disabled for any reason, would we want her choosing the next head of the Fed, let alone have a finger on the nuclear trigger? Furthermore they can run but they cannot hide from Bushonomics. McCain can pretend not to be a Republican but that would be like Palin pretending to know the first thing about Wall Street. After all, she can't see it from Alaska. Despite clainms of bekin mavericks, the pair of them are for the Bush policy of bare-knuckle free market economics and will continue marginal or no oversight of greedy investment bankers. You can't " Throw the Bums Out" if you are the bums.

Posted by jefflz October 16, 08 03:01 PM
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Here's the online buzz about Joe:
* Wurzelbacher, who says he was playing football outside with his son when he came upon the crowd gathered around Obama, was planted by the Republican party. This would explain how conservative sites got stories posted about him in advance of the debate and how easily everyone else found him for interviews.
* Wurzelbacher is not a registered voter.
* Wurzelbacher may not be licensed in his home state of Ohio.
* Wurzelbacher may be related to Robert Wurzelbacher of Cincinnati, Ohio, who happens to be Charles Keating's son-in-law. Keating was implicated in the Keating 5 scandal.

* Wurzelbacher already owns a few companies, which would contradict his claims of being a plumber looking to buy a small business.

Posted by LaCroix October 16, 08 03:01 PM
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To Poster #21 Michael- I was in Salem last night while Palin was at the high school, and the traffic, trash, road closures, small side streets narrowed by too many cars, random people parked on my mother's street, all during rush hour traffic, was worse than the area surrounding Mack's for Obama today. Most of them with MA license plates. Don't complain about one candidate and not the other.
And your crack about not being able to afford to live Londonderry is low, when there are many trailer park looking homes on Mammoth Rd. Typical McCain supporter.

Posted by Heather October 16, 08 03:11 PM
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The Globe is so biased!! Just look at the headline and picture. They are so far away from nonpartisan reporting it's rather disturbing!

Posted by Jim October 16, 08 03:11 PM
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Why do all Republicans sound like McCain?...Complete idiots. You are the reason this country is a complete mess. You all sound so defensive and are on the attack -as you should be - your embarrassing party is losing. Read a newspaper - there is not much else to do in NH and get the facts. All you got out of last night was raising taxes? You have selective hearing and sound like an idiot.
And for the woman in Londonderry who painted it like Beverly Hills- you live in NH...relax!

Posted by 22 October 16, 08 03:13 PM
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Didn't Obama say 0% tax on small businesses? If Joe Plumber can afford to buy a business for 280,000.... He is not middle class.... we don't need to help him... and good for him. He gets to purchase and run a small business without worrying about taxes.
I'm middle class. I live check to check. No tax increase for me.... I like Obama. This whole spread the wealth crap is distorting the point. The middle class is shrinking. No middle class, no economic recovery.
This is all very simple.

Posted by Joemiddleclass October 16, 08 03:14 PM
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At least McCain had the guts to vote, where was Obama? Oh I forgot..present. The guy is an empty suit and said in his last debate he would double the size of the Peace Corp, isn't that nice. Obama was clearly on the run last night and made no sense. He also lied to everybody up there about last night's debate, go back and watch it. And can someone please tell me why the McCain camp would tell him if you talk about the economy you will lose?? Again a lie. Vote Obama and you will have the Jimmy Carter years all over again, double digit interest rates, double digit unemployment and skyrocketing inflation for those of you that have studied economics. At least if he gets in it will be the 2nd time in his wife's adult life she is proud to be an American. Wake up folks and don't drink his Koolaid. I have a friend that works for ABC news and I asked him why he is not be questioned as hard as Palin about his backround and voting record and he said they would be deemed a racist and in favor of McCain. Bring on Terry Francona, at least he will answer the question and not lie like this guy. Go look at his backround folks, he is dirty, dirty, dirty. Please, go look at his backround and voting record...he is a very, very dangerous man.


Posted by tgm October 16, 08 03:44 PM
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The difference between the tax and spend Democrats and the high spending Repugnicans is that the Repugnicans spend without paying for it. That is taxation by dumping the bill on the next public official. President Cheney, Vice President Bush, and the Repugnican Congress ran up the highest deficit in history. The Democrats were elected, in part as a rejection of the Cheney-Bush mismanagement. The Democratic controlled Congress inherited this disaster, and does not have enough votes to overturn the Presidential Veto. How come Chaney-Bush are no longer speak in promotion of the dissolution of Social Security, and have all of the working people in this country gamble their retirement on Wall Street, like they used to do?

Posted by Larry Linn October 16, 08 03:44 PM
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To #15-

Where do you live???

Last night McCain behaved like a complete fool. He was restless, scrunching and twisting his face into odd expressions, and smiling that dopey smile. He came across as disrespectful, desperate, and classless. Watching him made me feel uncomfortable.

Obama, on the other hand, conducted himself with grace and class. THIS is the man I want representing my country when dealing with Russia and Iran.

McCain behaved like a 7th grade boy in a principal's office.

McCain supporters, please get a CLUE. A continued Republican regime WILL take money out of your pocket. McCain's health care plan is severely flawed, and he persists in trying to twist the facts.

And Troops to Teachers? Don't even get me started. McCain actually said that we should institute a Troops to Teachers program in which service men & women can return from WAR and become teachers without having to pass qualifying teacher examinations. And this man thinks he can magically fix education in America? Please. He is an INSULT to teachers everywhere and the education profession.

I'm grateful that I live in an Obama state. If you're not, then you should leave Massachusetts. Seriously.

Posted by Abbie October 16, 08 03:53 PM
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What kind of IDIOT would vote for a person that talks about change and has never proved anything? Obama has no accomplishments related to his objectives, the only change he has demonstrated is the MOST MONEY spent on NEGATIVE Ads. Wake-up people... he wants your money and the control that comes with it. Don't let our government GROW and CONTROL your life....

Posted by Eric NH October 16, 08 03:57 PM
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Obama is NOT qualified per the US Constitution to be president. He has REFUSED to prove that he is a natural born citizen as required by our Constitution.

From the Berg v. Obama law suit:

- Obama is a representative of the Democratic People. However, Obama must meet the Qualifications specified for the United States Office of the President, which he must be a “natural born” citizen. Additionally, Obama must be at least a “naturalized” citizen to hold his Office of U.S. Senator for Illinois. Unfortunately, Obama is not a “natural born” citizen, nor is he a “naturalized” citizen. Just to name one of the problems, Obama lost his U.S. citizenship when his mother married an Indonesian citizen, Lolo Soetoro who legally “acknowledged” Obama as his son in Indonesia and/or “adopted” Obama, which caused Obama to become a “natural” Indonesian citizen. Stanley Ann Dunham Soetoro relocated herself and Obama to Indonesia wherein Obama’s mother naturalized in Indonesia. This is proven by Obama’s school record with the student’s name as “Barry Soetoro”, Father’s name: Lolo Soetoro, M.A., and Citizenship: Indonesia.

- There appears to be no question that Defendant Obama’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was a U.S. citizen. It is also undisputed, however, that his father, Barack Obama, Sr., was a citizen of Kenya. Obama’s parents, according to divorce records, were married on or about February 2, 1961.

- Defendant Obama claims he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961 and it is uncertain in which hospital he claims to have been born. Obama’s grandmother on his father’s side, his half-brother and half-sister all claim Obama was born not in Hawaii but in Kenya. Reports reflect that Obama’s mother traveled to Kenya during her pregnancy; however, she was prevented from boarding a flight from Kenya to Hawaii at her late stage of pregnancy (which, apparently, was a normal restriction, to avoid births during a flight). By these reports, Stanley Ann Dunham Obama gave birth to Obama in Kenya, after which she flew home and registered Obama’s birth. There are records of a “registry of birth” for Obama, on or about August 8, 1961 in the public records office in Hawaii.

- Upon investigation into the alleged birth of Obama in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama’s birth is reported as occurring at two (2) separate hospitals, Kapiolani Hospital and Queens Hospital. The Rainbow Edition News Letter, November 2004 Edition, published by the Education Laboratory School did a several page article of an interview with Obama and his half-sister, Maya. The Rainbow Edition News Letter reports Obama was born August 4, 1961 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. More interesting in February 2008, Obama’s half-sister, Maya, was again interviewed in the Star Bulletin, and this time, Maya states Obama was born August 4, 1961 in Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Posted by US Citizen October 16, 08 03:58 PM
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Charles, I doubt the idiots that are posting make anywhere near $250,000, it's just they have been brainwashed by the lies the Republicans have been spinning for decades. The Republicans are now more than ever a party for the rich. Every one of their policies ensures provisions to get money into the pockets of those who need it the least , all while screwing the middle class. And if you are living in poverty you do not even exist in their eyes. Why else would they make it harder for individuals to declare bankrupctcy, obtain unemployement etc. They are driven by greed and have completly lost sight of the true American dream. They were not always this way, but what's done is done. Vote for Obama if you value our citizens over our corporations.

Posted by Eric Huether October 16, 08 04:09 PM
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edove-Obama is not raising taxes if you make less than 250,000.
Marla-wow I would not want to hang around you or your associates. I am not friends with anyone who would vote for McCain...and especially as a woman, you should be ashamed of yourself for considering voting for the GOP ticket.
Now they say they are against govt involvement, yet it is OK for their goverment to impose relgious and moral views on people? that is so dangerous and also repulsive.

Posted by kristah October 16, 08 04:10 PM
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I am sure that McCain know words like- I know how to fight, I know how to save billions, I know what it means fighting in the battle ground, I know because I have been there, I know because I was shot in the war, I know America is in difficult times, I know Obama cannot do this job, I know I can do this job, I know Sarah Palin makes the best VP, I know what it is, I know what that is......!!
I know he doesn't have stuff. What I know is McCain do not have any credentials to become President of US. Simply fighting for this country doesn't make him automatically president to USA. If that (FIGHTING) is the only thing he knows, then every individual who served in US military deserved to be President at least for a day. I have not seen such a week candidate in recent times.

Posted by Manohar S Foxboro, MA October 16, 08 04:28 PM
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#32 = "as hard as Palin is being interviewed"? Where is she being interviewed by the MSM? All she does is show up for few seconds on Faux Noise to spew out her crap! Why is she not being questioned about her extremist friends in the AIP? Why isn't McCain being asked about his real role in the Keating 5 scandal? His connections to Gordon Libby? Why Phil Gramm, who led the deregulation effort and caused this recession, is still his economic advisor? All the MSM repeats over and over again is the same nonsense about the Ayers connection. When one of McCain's top 100 contributors is the chair of that same board, what is Mccain's connections to Ayers?

Posted by unbelievable October 16, 08 04:33 PM
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US Citizen (3:58) -

I trust you're aware McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone?

Posted by Philip Higonnet October 16, 08 04:33 PM
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Hey Mr US Citizen Did you know that John McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone. Hmm, the last time I looked at a map it seems that Panama along with it's canal was in Central America. Now I may be a bit out of touch but as far as I remember Panama is not a United State.

Posted by Eric October 16, 08 04:40 PM
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It was interesting what Senator Clinton mentioned after the debate about the economic crisis we are in.

It took Democrats to clean up after Bush Sr. left office and now it is going to take another Democrat to clean up after Bush Jr.

If McCain and that thing called Palin make it to the White houes the middle class will become extinct. Bush has almost succeeded in creating only 2 classes (wealthy and Poor). McCain will finish what Bush has created and the American people are blind to this fact. I really thought people were smarter then this and to be fooled by McCain would mean you have not learned your lesson from the past years

Posted by MPM October 16, 08 04:41 PM
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Welcome President Obama!

Good by George and Richard. We’ll miss you because of the terrific job you did in deciding to invade Iraq and in keeping a close eye on Wall Street to prevent any shenanigans. Sorry Bill and Hillary. Of course we all really wanted to have you back again so Bill could have another shot at some more action with interns in the oval office. Too bad John and Sarah. It looks like we’ll probably never get a chance to fulfill our wildest dream of someday having President Palin lead the free world. Welcome President Obama! You are an intelligent, articulate, and insightful 47 year old biracial man who on November 4 will very likely win the right to begin an eight year process of helping to unite, reform, and lead the greatest country in the history of the planet, and in the process perhaps become the most practical, effective, and respected American president in modern times.

Posted by Robert October 16, 08 04:43 PM
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It was interesting what Senator Clinton mentioned after the debate about the economic crisis we are in.

It took Democrats to clean up after Bush Sr. left office and now it is going to take another Democrat to clean up after Bush Jr.

If McCain and that thing called Palin make it to the White houes the middle class will become extinct. Bush has almost succeeded in creating only 2 classes (wealthy and Poor). McCain will finish what Bush has created and the American people are blind to this fact. I really thought people were smarter then this and to be fooled by McCain would mean you have not learned your lesson from the past years

Posted by MPM October 16, 08 04:47 PM
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"....get my plumber's license, which you don't have and which you'll need in order to run the business properly." In defense of Joe, getting a plumer's license in most states (Mass included) takes longer than a law degree, PHD or MD..thats not a joke..these guys make meager wages, often without health care, in the hopes of prospering down the road..One does not need a license to own the business. He can hire a licensed employee and work with him as an apprentice..Oh, I made 450,000 last year with the same arrangement, putting 10,000 shower fixtures in the homes of Weston, Wayland and Newton...Darn right Im voting McCain...ya, I also have an MBA- suckers!


Posted by Jack The Plumber October 16, 08 04:55 PM
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As an independent, I mourn the loss of people like Chafee and Hagel from the Republican party. America is at its best when people from both parties are able to articulate their distinct visions. The Republican party as it stands now must have Buckley rolling in his grave. Honestly, I think the best thing that could happen for the long-term health of the Republican party is a loss in the election. It would force some self-examination and create a much more robust party for the future (which is only 2 years away for House elections).

And yes, there are crazies among the Democrats as well, but the Republicans seem like the classic example of the lunatics running the asylum.

Posted by Andrew October 16, 08 04:59 PM
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The Boston Globe needs to get over itself. I'm sick of biased news sources. What stance on anything has Obama made for McCain to rebut? Obama voted on two occasions to raise the taxes on people earning $42,000 or more. He associates himself with terrorists, bigots, corrupt mortgage executives, and overall slimeballs. He thinks he can decide where your money should go better than you can, while still getting payouts from corrupt organizations such as ACORN. He keeps regurgitating the same lame rhetoric that there will be a "change" in America. Well the change he will be bringing will be socialism. Congratulations Comrades of Massachusetts in electing "The Great and All-Powerful Emperor Obama."
And remember, an Obama voter is an uneducated voter.

Posted by Mark October 16, 08 05:02 PM
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I'm tired of you Republicans who trumpet your patriotism and then base your vote on tax breaks. Guess what, there are two wars being fought, we're at record debt levels on the federal level... how the 'ell do you suppose we are going to pay for all this? Quit talking about your patriotism and pony up some extra cash!

Posted by William 5 October 16, 08 05:06 PM
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Promising Americans a tax cut is like offering cocaine to an addict. We have a massive international debt. To whom? Not the English, French or the rest of our Alliees, but the communist Chinese and the oil producing countries in the Middle East. How do you propose to pay for either candidated proposals? Thanks to President Bush and the Rebublican controled congress he had for the fist 6 years we lost many of our civil liberties, and used despicable torture on prisoners.

Curmudgeon McCain and his fellow Republicans has brought us the current financial disaster. When President Clinton term ended we had a balance budget

Posted by Harold Sletzinger October 16, 08 05:17 PM
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hey eric and Phillip...

Title 8, Section 1403 of the United States Code grants citizenship to those born in the Canal Zone with at least one parent who is a United States citizen


Posted by bosemt1974 October 16, 08 05:21 PM
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I don't make $250k a year but I still don't want Obama anywhere near the Oval Office. Does that make me an idiot? According to the majority of these Globe-ite readers, it does. Ignorance is an ugly thing.

McCain '08, it's my CHOICE, does not mean I'm wrong.

Posted by Michelle R October 16, 08 05:30 PM
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I'm a Republican and voting for McCain. But I have to admit that part of me wants Obama to win just so the Democrats WILL FINALLY SHUT UP! Seriously, I used to be a Dem but switched because most of them are like a bunch of whining kids. waaaaaaaaaa

It will be four more years of the same. He's still a politician. Just dresses nice and makes you "feel good" about what he's saying.

Posted by Nobama Mama October 16, 08 05:44 PM
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So far, all the conclusions by all the pundits are
totally based upon POLLS. Not a single actual vote
has been cast yet. Obama supporters gush at how
well their man has done in the debates, which proves
once again that Obama is a good debater and a good
speaker. It doesn't say anything about his character,
judgement, or what kind of a leader he would be.
I still would rather trust a man who would not sell out
his fellow prisoners, even during 5 years of torture,
than to trust a man who betrayed a 20 year friendship,
for personal ambition. And ... regarding this election,
until people actually vote ... it ain't over till it's over!

Posted by Howard October 16, 08 06:29 PM
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Joey is not a Plumber. His only tool is a plunger. He is a serial plugged toilet stalker. Hey Joey, pay your back taxes before you complain about taxes. Hey Joey,wheres your ex wife? Run off with an Electrician? We will find out soon enough. Just keep on sticking you face in front of the cameras. Your the only Plumber I know that holds a press conference at your home. Obamas a Muslim,McCains a hero. Stay away Joey, we dont need YOUR help! Moron.

Posted by Kazabud1 October 16, 08 06:41 PM
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McCain looked particularly defensive and indeed strange (desperate) in front of the camera. Can't say I buy into his right-wing conformist ideology either. How sensible are you if you advocate getting the government out of our lives but want to require that every woman bring pregnancy to term even if it is against her own wishes and not in her best interest?

FYI all- It will largely be more of the same from either! Did any of you intelligent people care to consider why we are only able to vote Democrat or Republican even though there are numerous other candidates to choose from?

Posted by Kenneth Minkin October 16, 08 06:59 PM
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The Republicans have become a godless, ruthless, racist, unethical party of hacks with McCain and Palin at the helm.

Naval Academy Grads have a strict honor code that McCain has thrown out the window.

I fear for our country.

USMC


Posted by Sue October 16, 08 07:20 PM
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Just a thought...What if Obama gives back the 500 million or so he raised from his donatios, I bet the economy would be gushing with cash!!!

Posted by dave October 16, 08 07:24 PM
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Last night McCain came off as a bitter, tired old man with nothing but smears, slurs, distortions, and the same old rhetoric and policies that Republicans have always endorsed, policies that support big business to the detriment of the rest of the Americans.
I was so put off by McCain's mannerisms, his tics, and vitriol.

Some friends of mine who are Republican are so disgusted that they are talking about not voting at all. Two of them are voting for Obama. They have had enough.

Posted by abby0802 October 16, 08 07:25 PM
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Same old "change" and "hope" crap. The only change he wants in nineteen days is his job title. His campaign hasn't been about you, it's been about him.

"But for those of you that are getting a little cocky"
Is he talking about himself? Did anyone see that smirk on his face last night? Talk about cocky.

Posted by David October 16, 08 08:03 PM
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All McCain does is attack Obama, he doesn't even address the issues. If anyone would pay attention they would see that.

Posted by Sean October 16, 08 08:18 PM
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Why is the MSM giving McCain and Palin a free pass? Why not ask McCain about his role in the Keating 5 issue? Especially since he was granted a get of jail card by five of his congressional friends. What about Palin's connections to the AIP? And the fact that both candidates on the GOP ticket have been found guilty of abuse of power is a historical first - and brushed under the rug!?! The GOP ticket is a shameful episode of American politics and the MSM is complicit in this again!

Posted by unbelievable October 16, 08 08:25 PM
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Hey Sean

The only reason McCain has to attack Obama is because the media will not. But the media has no problem attacking McCain on behalf of Obama. I wish you would admit that!
Also, it's Barack that will not address the issues. You need to get your head out of your ass and really listen to Barack. He just tells you how your feeling and wants you to believe that he's there for you. Grow up and be responsible for yourself.

Ubelievable

You truly are.

Posted by David October 16, 08 08:45 PM
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“Senator Obama, I am not President Bush,” Mr. McCain said. “If you want to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.”
Get that Celebrity in Chief?
Get that straight!
Lay off your party script and realized
John McCain is the guy who spent his years in a PoW camp, not in Harvard, fought for his country, and wasn't a product of a one night stand with a Kenyan.
Also lay off the Liberal ideologue when most african americans are voting for you.
There is nothing liberal about that.

Posted by mrflabbergasted October 16, 08 09:34 PM
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“Senator Obama, I am not President Bush,” Mr. McCain said. “If you want to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.”
Get that Celebrity in Chief?
Get that straight!
Lay off your party script and realized
John McCain is the guy who spent his years in a PoW camp, not in Harvard, fought for his country, and wasn't a product of a one night stand with a Kenyan.
Also lay off the Liberal ideologue when most african americans are voting for you.
There is nothing liberal about that.

Posted by mrflabbergasted October 16, 08 09:35 PM
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How is McCain a racist? Obama is a black nationalist who hates white people. Look it up folks... Obama is the racist!

Posted by Vinny D October 16, 08 11:06 PM
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Your headline is misleading. You are so unapologically for Obama it's sickening. I am for a fair election. May the best person win! (Without the Boston Globe / NY Times interference!)

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