Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Angela — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:53:47 GMT

Really, really great TV

Obama stuttering and pausing - and McCain scratching his head because he forgot the question...

Is anyone else scared?

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

ELM — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:00:16 GMT

Good idea. I like that.
But, I wonder why is it taking McCain so long to announce his VP?
Or, does he think that announcement would motivate Democrats to unite very quickly, which obviously would spoil his enjoyment of the never ending ‘operation chaos’ in the Dem party.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Mama for Obama — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:00:43 GMT

Honoring his wife on Mothers' Day -- that boy has his priorities straight! Enjoy your family time, Barack.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Gail, Seattle, WA — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:06:39 GMT

I think the joint Town Hall Meetings is a great idea! McCain likes these and Obama does well, too.
But I also think there should be some huuuge rallys where both candidates could deliver their most inspirational message...let's see how McCain does with that...

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Keith, Baltimore, MD — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:16:34 GMT

Mrs. Obama is on the corect side of intelligent thought. Mrs. Clinton belongs no where near a Democratic Presidential ticket. However,...

In addition to her qualifications, meritorious public service and apparent cohesion with Senator Obama, Senator Claire McCaskill would complete the "dream ticket" that would serve to assuage the dissolution, disillusion and disappointment felt by the fairer fifty-one percent of the population.

OBAMA-McCASKILL in 2008.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Nashville_fan — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:16:49 GMT

Oh no! Now that Senator Obama has expressed interest in this idea, the media will SWEAR that he PLEDGED to do it if he doesn't agree later! AAAARRRRGGGGHHH!

lol

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

voter — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:21:19 GMT

Good. Obama is looking good. He appears tougher than the media has given him credit for. I do agree with Obama that the keating five is a legitimate issue. If flimsy associations are fair game so should events that affect policy like the keating five. I am a student so the keating five is a very important issue to me.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Ian — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:22:08 GMT

I absolutely love the idea of retail politics "without the interruption of pesky journalists asking questions about issues the candidates believe are not important". Perhaps I wouldn't feel so strongly if they were less "pesky" and more "journalist".

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Ron Indiana — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:28:11 GMT

That will last about one or two times. Obama is so much quicker on his feet (has had so much more practice in the Hillary debates) and knows the issues so well, Mcfossil does not stand a chance. Actually for a political addict, like myself, it would be fun to watch.

Hillary will prepare for the Paul v Clinton fraud trial and will be busy with that problem

After May 20th Obama will become the nominee, the polls (Obama v McSame) will for a short time tighten, then spread apart with Obama having a 10 to 12 point lead.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Ron Indiana — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:28:34 GMT

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Dave, NY, NY — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:30:23 GMT

This is a great idea. Obama and McBearings side-by-side on the issues and often is a great idea. They should do 50 minutes for the canidates with a twenty minute rebuttal for the first to go, and then one hour town-hall style. Do at least one on CSPAN. That would be great for the process.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Utopiayes, Atlanta, GA — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:35:59 GMT

I strongly disagree with the idea of Barack Obama campaigning alongside John McCain from city to city, holding old style debates. The old style debates would be fine, campaigning together would not. Everyone knows that McCain is NOT as popular as Obama and would have a very difficult time drawing the crowds that attend Obama's rallies. This proposal is a way for McCain to gain exposure to the HUGE Obama crowds. An occassional debate here and there between the two candidates is fine, but I hope Senator Obama rethinks this proposal and sees through Senator McCain's ultimate motive.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Obama/Casey — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:39:06 GMT

No Way! The republicans just want a free-ride because they don't have the money to spend on events and ads like the democrats do. They also want to ride on the coat-tails of Senator Obama's ability to attract large crowds. Thanks, but no Thanks! Boy, the republicans have a lot of nerve. Attacks ads on one hand and let me come with you on the other hand. Astonishing! We'll see you at the debates! Go spend cindy's money, not ours.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Mark (watch your back, Barry) Thieme — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:41:04 GMT

Great idea, but first we have to get beyond Hillary's Hillbilly Initiative.

When she wins in WV and KY (although perhaps by a closer margin than expected), if Indiana's 15,000 vote edge was called a huge win that "shocked the world," try to imagine what her spinners will do with a real "victory?"

And yes, the elephant in the room is not merely the Republican mascot, but the very real concern over Obama's personal safety after he has so brilliantly and courageously crushed the Clinton Wehrmacht.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Mark Thieme — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:50:07 GMT

BTW, Hillary's Hillbilly Initiative is quite simply summed up:

IMAGINE THAT I'M JUST LIKE YOU ONLY WITH $100,000,000 AND A DEGREE FROM YALE!!! WE ARE PRACTICALLY COUSINS!

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Nicole B, Henderson, TN — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:51:56 GMT

I would love to see this type of campaigning and welcome it with open arms. I think big-wig moderators have unfortunately suffered terribly due to the ABC debate. This would provide an avenue where the voters can actually gauge, interact, decide and determine the best candidate. No one-sided, bias questions and no cherry-picked answers (hopefully). There is far too much at stake for our great nation for people not to actively become involved. It saddens me that so many voters are willing to vote solely on what they've just been informed of until now. There are so many huge and important issues that this country now faces, and personally don't think any of the three remaining candidates have throughly addressed them. May the best man (or WOMAN) win :)!!

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Travis Gray, East Wood, North Carolina — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:57:20 GMT

I support Barack Obama. But it does not matter if you like Bill or Hillary. It does not matter if you like Barack or Michelle. What matters is that you keep this election in perspective.
John McCain recently said: "I will look for accomplished men and women with a proven record of excellence in the law, and a proven commitment to judicial restraint…" Does anyone know what ‘judicial restraint’ is code for? Conservative Judges.
The next president will most likely be allowed to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. He wants judges who look down on rights of women, the right to choice which is something no man and I mean NO MAN has a right to dispute with women. We can never, ever know the situation and must work together to make sure that the right to choice is protected, safe, and used as infrequently as possible.
Recently John McCain’s own pastor problems have been touched on by the media. John Hagee recently apologized for his remarks about Katrina being caused by a homosexual pride parade. When pressed about why he changed his mind, he said that he hadn’t changed it and that God wiped out New Orleans to stop the parade.
Do we want a President who stands firmly beside a man who refuses to acknowledge that what he has said is despicable? Do we want a President who will overturn the right of women to choose? Do we want a President who has said that he will continue the Bush tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans? Do we want a President who admits he doesn’t know much about the economy in tough economic times like these? A President who wants to back-track our failing healthcare system?
I hope not. I hope that we can realize that either of these two democrats would be far superior to anything McCain has to offer. So let’s end the fighting amongst ourselves and not choose the nominee based on who is better than McCain, in that fight they both win. Instead let’s hear them out on the issues. Let’s compromise and use a little bit of the respect we all so desperately want to receive. Let this race play out, cleanly, and I bet we will find we are the stronger party for it.
I hope this helps someone out there.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Tyler Holmes in Richmond, VA — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:01:00 GMT

You know, even though he is a Republican, I really like John McCain and always have. I think he is probably one of the most rational, level-headed Republicans out there and have always admired him for standing up for very tough issues that have landed him in a heal of water with his fellow Party members. I am a staunch Independent and have been so for the past 5 years, since I've been able to vote. I just couldn't vote for current President Bush although Kerry wasn't exactly my greatest image of President either. I support the Democrats this time around again, and am leaning toward Obama. However, I am open to being convinced by McCain that he just may have what it takes. Unlike most voters, my main focus and concerns are on the issues we are up against. I could care less about the candidate's personal lives, religious affiliations, love lives, etc. At the end of the day, I just want to make sure we have someone in office who implements decisions that will restore this great nation back on the right path. I really like the idea of the candidates debating in such aa candidate, down-to-earth manner!!

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Skeptic — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:02:59 GMT

The Obama camp needs to find more creative and effective ways to address this real and increasingly growing disfavor, or else, the historic nature of this political season ends on election day in November and we all bid hello to President McSame.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-race10-2008may10,0,4930097.story

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Count me in on this, Kennesaw, GA — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:04:45 GMT

Yes!! Let's take this back to the days of good old fashioned campaigning. No pundits!! Great idea people, let's get on board.

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Steve Bolden Arlington TX — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:09:36 GMT

Sen. Obama has now taken the delegate lead. Please get on top of things First Read :)!!

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

laughaday — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:09:45 GMT

Barack Obama on a stage without stupid lapel pin/middle name questions? Great! McCain trying to say anyting without cue cards? Priceless. OBAMA for POTUS

Obama, McCain to campaign together?

Student, Newark, NJ — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:10:42 GMT

Campaigning together... now that is change we all can agree on.