McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Politivine (SC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:01:51 GMT

It is always good to see that America has moved past Racism....

http://www.politivine.com/2008/06/13/racism-at-its-finest-the-sock-obama-toy/

Wow, just wow.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Louie, NY — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:06:25 GMT

Unless Obama is allowed to use a tele-a-prompter, he's not going to show up. Hillary, and others, just buried Obama in debates. He's just not that quick on his feet and is slow to reacted in a dynamic situation. Obama just has a few catch phrases and a bunch of jingoism he depends on. Obama is all style and presentation, and no substance.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Kim, Pasadena, CA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:06:39 GMT

Senator McCain today flip-flopped again, and this time it is about Guantanamo and the Court's ruling yesterday (which Court ruling Senator McCain's own words show he would have welcomed). In light of Senator McCain's ability to turn our Constitutional liberties off in his own mind, I have difficulty caring about scheduled town halls. Just my own opinion.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Tim, Reading, PA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:10:16 GMT

"Obama campaign manager Rick Davis wrote a letter to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe".... One of them's gotta be McCain's campaign manager

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Bobbi, Eau Claire, WI — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:11:05 GMT

obama reminds me of that piss-ant we all went to school with who would walk around talking about how tough and smart he was and then run when asked to repeat his words face-to-face. Your guy is dead in the water!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Paul, Miami, FL — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:11:31 GMT

Bring it on! Obama will destroy McInsane big time on this. McInsane held his microphone upside down the other day trying to speak into it. The spins & lies & deceptions will not work anymore. The American people have caught on & change is coming big time!

Obams for POTUS !

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Todd, Rochester, NY — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:12:22 GMT

Maybe if McCain didn't fill these town halls with his supporters and instead of democrats, republicans and independents like he town hall was advertised last night he would have some ground to stand on

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Diane from Illinois — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:13:05 GMT

Who wants to hear this old coot EVERY Thursday evening from now until Convention? Not me! I've heard plenty from them for the past 7 1/2 years!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Clara Kansas City, MO — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:14:06 GMT

One Town Hall and a variety of other formats. How does one get tickets? By registering as a McCain Loyalist? The Presidential Libraries are interesting; but who is really in charge? McCain by virtue of being older, seems to think that he gets to set the agenda, determine the date and essentially run the show. As the polls have shown, he isn't even the front runner - so why does he assume Obama shouldn't get to determine the rules of engagement?

The whole thing seems like nonsense. McCain should be a little more 'conservative' on this. The old addage, "be careful what you wish for - you just might get it."

I think the contrast between articulation and more McBushism's will be a very stark one.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

mike g - ventura ca — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:14:14 GMT

If I were John McSame, I would NOT be pushing for a venue where the stark differences will show so much. He will get his town hall meetings- but not on his terms...there is respect lacking towards Senator Obama and it shows badly. Obama will eat him up at these meetings!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Doreen Augusta Maine — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:14:15 GMT

Considering the audience make up of last night's town hall meeting, I would be hesitant (if I were involved in the negotiations)to participate in a set up. Evidently, the meeting last night was loaded with McCain supporters. Why should they pick the people who will be in the audience. If these are true town hall meetings, it should be first come, first served.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

voter — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:14:42 GMT

Last night town hall on fox news was ridiculous. stop the love fest with McCain and discuss his policy. I forgot he does not have one that is the reason why the questions from yesturday's town hall was about how McCain is so great. If he is so great, then why does he not debate the issues. His comments on the gas tax holiday is good because people can buy school books for their children in the fall. the gas tax will save an average family $27-$30 dollars. McCain welcome to he 21st century in which $30 will not buy you a book when most textbooks are over $50 and as high as $130. get real. does he even know what goes on in the country? he is so out of touch it is ridiculous.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:16:53 GMT

Funny, they don't have the guts to invite Nader to the town hall meetings.

McCain is just playing politics as usual. He is only willing to debate Obama and they are both scared to death to debate Nader, Barr etc..

As Mrs. Johnson said, these town halls will truly be an opportunity to "deliberate the great issues of our time."

lol, my arse. not without Nader.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

pwkearns — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:16:55 GMT

Carrie - does anyone check your postings for accuracy? Who do Davis and Plouffe work for again?

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Brendan D, Niles, IL — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:17:13 GMT

To paraphrase fake President Jed Bartlett, McCain's post-partisanship would be a lot more interesting to me if it weren't quite so covered in crap.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Doreen Augusta Maine — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:17:36 GMT

I also think it is interesting that the McCain camp feels they can dictate the schedule of the Obama campaign. Sorry, you can't -- isnt' that too bad.
I think Barack Obama has better things to do than have a town hall meeting with McCain prior to the Democratic convention.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

No joint townhalls — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:17:44 GMT

I have no desire to watch an ol' boring townhall. Do your own thing-McCain. YOU will get a true debate closer to election time. I do not watch Jerry Springer,which is why I don't watch your townhalls! I would be very careful of what I wished for in that it could very well blow up in your face McCain. You know that Senator Obama is a mannerly man, so you just want to act rude to him and watch him get into trouble by not "respecting his elders".

I vote NO to McCain and YES to Senator Obama!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Lynnette, Benicia, CA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:18:13 GMT

I don't think that there needs to be 10 town-hall meetings between the two candidates. It reminds me of Clinton wanting to debate Obama every week - unnecessary. After reading about how Fox News even critized McCain about bringing in "invited guests and supporters" instead of Democrats, Independents and Republicans", it appears that McCain is trying to stack the deck against Obama.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

sasha, PHX az — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:21:06 GMT

MSNBC, you are becoming a carbon copy of FoxNews lately.... everything on this site was on fox yesterday. It seems like you're just continuing the media hugging of McCain which is actually pathetic considering it's this same kind of reporting that sold us the war.

Now, while at this town hall story. It would be fair to mention that the McCain people "stacked" the town hall yesterday with his staunch supporters. So, why should Obama accept these nonsense meetings I may ask? Is this journalism?
People should be random NOT staged...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/12/mccain-stacks-fox-news-to_n_106881.html

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Bobbi, Eau Claire, WI — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:30:38 GMT

Why are so many of opposed to having a town-hall meeting? Afraid your guy can't speak off-script? The fact that the offer of a meeting with McCain makes your knees shake is telling. Hillary would go!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:31:11 GMT

NO! When you get moderators like Stephenopoulos who are not fair. It just might be a set-up. Pick your battlefield, when confronted with abject stupidity, let them self destruct, when you have the direct advantage, herass and annoy. Magoo is a hothead that can be made to blow-up. Find his hot-buttons and press them often, but never play his game. He is vulnerable.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Derrick, St. Louis, MO — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:32:33 GMT

Sen Obama shouldnt give McCain any thought on this issue. Obama need to stay on message without the distraction known as McCain. Im really surprised that McCain people are pushing this idea. Have they not realized that he will be standing next to a guy a quarter century younger than he. That cant be good!!!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

DV, CA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:33:46 GMT

Town Hall meetings are McCains ONLY strong point...and it isnt that strong to begin with. He is boring to watch and comes across as creepy. His media handlers are really doing a poor job.

That being said, why should he get to set the pace of the election. To heck with McCain. Smells more like a set up (See hillary). He strikes me as some old coot assuming he is in charge because is is older, ordering the kids around the house.

Oh, and Bobbi...hush.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

coninPA — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:34:55 GMT

Oh gee wiz......
How impartial is an event when it is set up by one campaign, with the place of the town hall meeting in the libraries of the Republican parties?? Good one!!!! Will it be as impartial as the SHAM held last night, with only McCain supporters being there, sponsored by FOX?? That is not a town meeting, that is a one sided supporter PARTISAN RALLY.
If McCain and his peeps are setting everything up ahead of time, place, time, how likely do you think it will be non partison?
In case McCain hasn't noticed, Obama is a little busy, being the Dem. primary has just ended.

Instead of using a Carl Rove POLITICAL TACTIC and/or LIEberman ploy, why doesn't John McCain pick up the phone, call Obama, set up a schedule for town hall meetings, between the two of them, after they BOTH check events already scheduled?? Wow, wouldn't that be the intelligent way for an adult to handle a scheduling problem???
Instead of writing letters to Obama, with all details taken care of by Republicans, and then immediately releasing ALL THE DETAILS INCLUDING "The Letter" to the PRESS???

Ohhh wait...is this from the GW playbook? "Meet me on my terms, where I WANT, when I want, with the people I choose, with everything slanted MY WAY, and if you don't join us, then you are the enemy of the people???" Ahhhh....that's what it is...MORE OF THE SAME!

This is how a candidate for the President of the United States conducts himself, when trying to work out a meeting with another LEADER?
How ELITIST of John McCain to conduct himself in this way... it shows absolutely NO DEMOCRACY LEADERSHIP QUALITIES that need to be held by our NEXT PRESIDENT!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Lou, NH — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:35:49 GMT

This is really ridiculous. Sen. McCain had months to run around the country re-inventing himself as well as visiting Iraq. The Democratic primary season just finished and now he wants to dictate and bully Obama into town halls. I say, let him eat cake. Obama should contnue with is agenda and if he can fit a few townhalls in that are mutually beneficial then so be it. This is just a ploy to keep Obama from definigng himself to the American people. These tactics are so obvious, it's a wonder that they still work. Try to find some real news guys !!!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Californian for Obama — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:35:49 GMT

Give it a rest. Clinton didn't bury Obama in their Democratic debates. There was that one debate that was held in PA that Obama was said, to had didn't do so well in. But there was many Clinton-Obama debates, he did well in. As a matter of fact, many thought he had the upper hand over Clinton. So don't give us that "Hillary stomped on Obama during their debates" nonsense. Clinton had moments where she slipped up, and couldn't take the heat, either.

Anyways. I can't wait until these debates start. No matter where they take place, Obama is gonna rip McClown on serious issues, and make him look like the fool he is.

He's gonna play hardball with Bush's twin.

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

WHY — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:38:13 GMT

WHO WANTS TO LISTEN TO THIS OLD MAN FOR 10 WEEKS -- TEN MINUTES IS TOO LONG!

IN THE BLUE CORNER -- YOUNG, ENERGETIC, SMART OBAMA!

IN THE RED CORNER -- OLD, TIRED, CONFUSED MCMOLE!

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

MI Chick — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:38:22 GMT

Louie, NY (Sent Friday, June 13, 2008 12:06 PM)

The pause is called THINKING BEFORE YOU SPEAK - maybe you've heard of it?

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Republicans for Obama — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:39:15 GMT

I am so tired of the NEOCONS and I am a republican. Everyone, Dems-Republicans-Independents please look at your wallet and vote for your only solid choice. Senator Barack Obama For President!!

John go away with your old politics and ideas. You are going to lose 30 states in the General. I can't wait to hear the concession speech.

Obama should not do these townhalls as Fox of all channels reported that McCain planted on the people in the audiance for his town hall last night. Again, another lie from McBush. He said all voters were welcome but he only let the Neocons in by invite. What a flipflopping snake McCain is. LOSER.

Republicans for Obama

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Illinois Evangelical — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:40:14 GMT

Which of these is more bizarre?

Watching Mr. McCain as he tries to convince us all that his old prune face and penguin flaps will REALLY look more appealing than young, elegant Mr. Obama?

Or watching all those hard-core Clintonistas do their mental gymnastics, as they PATHETICALLY try to rationalize their acceptance of McCain's positions on the war, a woman's right to choose and his full-blown embrace of the failed economics of George W. Bush?

McCain challenges Obama on town halls

Orin Match — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:41:57 GMT

I thought the Dems couldn't wait to get their guy Obama on stage next to McCain. Now McCain gives Obama the chance, and he and his supporters run away like the little girls they are. What's the matter, scared of the old guy?