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Mark, IL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:26:07 GMT

It's interesting that Dem. IL Gov Blogo is a no show.

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annie oakley with a gun and a bible — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:30:07 GMT

let's see here. After speaking with others and getting more information, McCain decides for the good of the COUNTRY that we should change policy on drilling. A good leader reconsiders and changes positions as conditions change. But, Obama condemns McCain for that.

Obama lies, breaks his promise and turns down public financing. He changed his mind for the good of OBAMA and his own blind ambition. Change you can believe in...that Obama's going to change his mind which he has on numerous things already. If he will lie to you when he needs your vote and money, what do you think he will do when he doesn't need you or your money anymore? FAKE, FRAUD, LIAR

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Chuck — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:31:07 GMT

The postal code for Wisconsin is WI. There is no WS. The former Western Samoa?

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TheDonald — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:33:00 GMT

I watched this meeting on CNN.COM. I was very impressed.

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He's a Phony — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:33:33 GMT

Obama said he brought the group together in part because the unique role of governors requires a focus on solutions rather than partisanship
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Since he's so committed to bipartisanship, why weren't any Republican governors there?

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Nashville_fan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:34:22 GMT

I like the way Senator Obama gives everyone a voice in the process . . . I get the feeling that he is really listening and not just posing for a photo. Government "of the people" is making a come back - and not a moment too soon!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

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Chelsea R., NYC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:34:35 GMT

So what your saying is that Obama brought the govs together for a photo op, then he took the opportunity to bash McCain, and then he didn't put any of his proposals on the table (which to my knowledge there are none). This type of behavior is becoming a troubling pattern for Obama.

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karen bourland overland park ks — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:35:07 GMT

The war is bankrupting this country along with big business tax breaks and Cheney's removal of Halliburton to another country. Shame on the Bush administration for their blatant mismanagement of this country. I don't know how anyone could get us out of this mess.

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Ward Webster, KC KS — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:35:34 GMT

It's an economic meeting, and the Democrats talk about immigration. Talk about clueless.

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Tina, NC — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:35:42 GMT

I watched this. Some very good discussions from some very sharp governors!!!!!!!

GO OBAMA!

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Jim, Santa Cruz — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:37:05 GMT

I think this is great that Obama is doing his - he is applying his organization skills to gather consensus to develop policy going forward. Hopefully he will set some concrete goals and milestones for his administration. He needs to understand that small businesses need funding to develop new economic opportunities and established large businesses like autos need tax breaks to retool their business before they lose more market share because they employ so many workers. These are a form of government welfare - to be honest - but the payback on the investment is huge. Getting people non-service, manufacturing skill oriented jobs is the most important issue facing us today.

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:37:09 GMT

Obama's already acting presidential! Gotta love it.McFossil's flip flop on the off shore drilling only took him 19 days to switch! Didn't he just say that you can't trust somebody who keeps switching back and forth? Hmmmmmmmmmm? I can't wait for the debates! Obama will make him look like the foolish old (creepy)man he truly is.

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Josh, Nashville TN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:37:59 GMT

Interesting. Obama's nod to the "essential common sense and pragmatism of governors" could be interpreted as an early attempt to define his future running mate. My gut tells me that the VP could well come from this list. It could help Obama fight the "just words" criticism and showcase the strength of his policies by bringing along an experienced governor (probably in a swing state) who will - to paraphrase the quote above - spend more time trying to govern and less time trying to score ideological points. A clear appeal to the Hillary supporters who saw her as being more solutions-oriented.

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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:38:04 GMT

No Change! More of the same!

Vote John Bush 08

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Obama For President!! — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:38:08 GMT

The economy is looking very bad! Home loan interest rates are on the rise, Mortage forclosures are on the rise, Pay is staying constant and the stock market is crashing!!!

The economy should be the topic on everyone's agenda!!!

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Bo Bottom — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:38:35 GMT

Typical Democratic economic meeting. Lets have more deficit spending, and increase taxes on the rich. And what's the carbon footprint for getting all these jokers in one place? Or did they take public transportation?

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GA GUY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:40:33 GMT

(Republican Traffic Warning Posted:)

Well-oiled machine in FULL OPERATION!! Move out of the way!!

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Greg T. Nelson, AZ — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:41:20 GMT

Barack, if we start drilling and mining our resources today, at some point in time we reap a benefit. When do we reap the benefit of our own resources if we never start drilling and mining?

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No New Taxes — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:44:06 GMT

Obama's economic message focuses on what we can't do? No mining, no drilling, no refineries, no nuclear plants, no independence! That's the Democratic economic plan, to Just Say No?

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Felica Hoffintons, Stanford, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:48:29 GMT

The energy policy disussion shouldn't have taken up too much time, the Democrats don't have one, other then to tax the oil companies that is.

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Chris, Dorr, MI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:53:06 GMT

Political historians should be taking notes. This will be one election for the classrooms and the history books.

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B. Honest, Portland OR — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:57:27 GMT

If they want to target a Much Overlooked area for Economic Stimulus, they might want to try looking at a $500-1000 Check for every person that lives on either Foodstamps, SSI and SSD. Those are areas in which many are not making enough to pay taxes therefore have been left out of previous Economic Stimuli. I myself am, disabled with a rebuilt neck and lots of attendant nerve damage, seizures and massive chronic pain, have been fighting for SSI for nearly 4 years now. In that time I have had no, and I mean ZERO actual income. Therefore I was not elegible for the Economic Stimulus Checks that have been going out. I survive on foodstamps and live in public housing or I would be homeless too. The ONLY way I am able to be online is because I bought this comp when I was trying to retrain and in college and the fact that I have free WiFi in my area, although that is supposed to end today. (I live in portland OR and they are selling the co, no one has bought so is shutting down)
I can tell you for sure that If I had $500 I would be spending a lot of it rather quickly, as there are things that i really NEED to buy or do. If they wanted to move the economy AND help the very poorest segment of the population at the same time, this would be the way to go, in my honest, tho biased, opinion.

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Nashville_fan — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:58:06 GMT

Is the only way that Senator McCain can get some attention to make snarky comments about what Senator Obama does each day? That's not very Presidential. He is becoming the Eddie Haskel of politics.

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Richard, Washington State — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:58:22 GMT

Is the gas tax holiday even an issue anymore? Sounds like posturing and scoring ideological points to me. Same with the old tax cuts for the rich thing. And the campaign finance flip-flopper really has no standing to talk about McCain changing his mind on letting the states decide offshore drilling.

What a fraud.

Has anybody else noticed that since the nomination was decided that First Read and MSNBC have come completely out of the closet in their active support for Obama's campaign?

Yes, fellows, it shows.

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Sharon — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:58:41 GMT

Does anyone else feel like John McCains responses are just falling flat? They are predictable and political. It's really boring so far.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:44 GMT

The McCain camp seems to become more desparate every day. This race is already over. McCain might as well save his money and return to Arizona.

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Harmony1812 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:01:17 GMT

I like the way Obama goes about things. He values various opinions, listens and takes notes in order to form a well thought out solution from a pool of thought, not just his own ideas. That is a sign of a skilled leader.

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GP Chicago — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:01:56 GMT

None of the suggestions that McCain has brought to the table will help energy prices in the "near term"...flat out wrong about energy, the economy, and how to turn this around.

Obama will win this election with the small money, not soft money.

McCain, your boat has run out of gas....start paddling

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:02:18 GMT

I hope they talked about the need to repair our infrastructure

It's been falling apart for years

It's not just the Republicans to blame
They'eva all been mesmerized by the 'no new taxes' nonsense

Time to open up our wallets and fix our infrastructure
If we're serious about energy independence that also means mass transit and highway repair

In California, public interests have been slowluy starving due to Prop 13, the free lunch initiative form the 70's

Maybe we don't need a global empire....

Maybe we don't need to militarize space...

(why do we have military bases in Africa ? the Indian Ocean ? FOR WHAT ?)
(100 years in Iraq ??)

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Chris, Manhattan, KS — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:02:36 GMT

"Barack Obama has demonstrated that he’s unwilling to keep his word on issues like campaign finance reform and that he refuses to acknowledge the need of offer any solutions for relief for energy prices in the near term"--John McCain's response
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Is this the best attack McCain can do? For the first part, do we really think anyone outside of political junkies care if Obama is somewhat changing his stance on public finances (as I feel an examination of his survey response reveals he did not break his word)? It is an issue that will be dead in the minds of 90% of the public by Monday.

The second half of McCain's response has greater potential fallout for McCain than his opponent. First, it is a reversal on his previously stated stances on offshore drilling (an odd flip flop to be included in the same sentence he accuses his opponent of the same). Second, many coastal state voters are strongly against off-shore drilling. Is he costing himself Florida with this new position? Thirdly, much like his gas tax proposal during the primary season that failed to lure voters, this too stinks of pandering to the short-sighted views of some voters. Off-shore drilling would potentially bring in more oil, but it could take 10 plus years to reach you and I. Also, it does not help to solve for the fact that many refineries are underproducing and the Enron loophole still allows oil speculators to dictate a rise in prices to fill their own pockets.

Barack Obama is trusting the voters to look into the issues, as he did when Clinton parroted to gas tax a few months ago to failed results. Te voters are smarter than John McCain gives them credit for.

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Neshka, MN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:05:53 GMT

Go hide under a rock McSnot. You are forever whimpering. Do you think the people care if Obama refuses public financing? No, we don't and you will realize that when we donate enough funds to his campaign that will exceed your public funding by 400%. Then you will still cry about it, but only because your not the one getting the money. We've paid you repukes enough to sit on your arse and do nothing, to send our sons to die for the oil you want so bad, and to allow Bin Laden his freedom. We've funded you over $1 Billion dollars a month, and it has cost us. Stop whining, no one cares about the public financing issue, but you and it's only because you're on the losing end of the deal.

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now that's change — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:02 GMT

So Obama is arguing we need a governor for President instead of a couple of Senators? Does this mean we have time to start over?

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JPB, SLC, UT — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:34 GMT

McCain has offered no solution for relief in energy prices in the neat term either. His gimmicks are all he has which all experts have deemed as impractical and would change nothing.

Obama may have gone against what he said early on about public campaign funding, however, he did not go against what has been his platform the entire time, he wants to change broken Washington politics. And quite frankly, public finance with all its loopholes is broken Washington politics at its finest. The people power his campaign anyways. And that is true public financing. Not the financing of lobbyists and corporations.

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Fred in Buffalo — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:08:46 GMT

From the RNC:

"Senator Obama's claims that the sky is blue represent a failure of responsibility. Hard working Americans everywhere clearly recognize that the sky is magenta and John McCain is the only candidate in this election who promises to keep the sky magenta."

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Beth, Denton, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:09:22 GMT

What is the McCaign campaign "responding" to? They are pouting because they were left out of the party. Obama brilliantly gets a bipartisan group of governors together to discuss a wide range of economic problems. Before one can have solutions, one has to understand the problems. McCain just doesn't get it!

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:11:05 GMT

When you ask people what it is about Barack Obama you like, it always "change". Change what you ask?

Nobody has answered that question correctly yet.....

And he is showing why he is nothing more then a typical tax and spend liberal.

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Fee, Philadelphia — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:13:20 GMT

As a new supporter to this process and as one of the many newly energized democrats because of Obama, I don't understand why every time Obama does something, the McCain Camp sends a response. Is this normal. I don't want to read all of these updates.

Last night on most of the MSNBC news shows, they pointed out that McCain isn't exactly clean when it comes to campaign financing. I am surprised that he keeps harping on this issue as if to say because Obama changed his mind, he is unable to lead the country. How many issues has McCain flip-flopped on! I think this is an "Old man yells at cloud" moment.

Obama '08

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:18:00 GMT

Governors have grown in stature in the last number of years and it is about time. They should begin to flex their corporate muscle more to pressure their representatives in the congress and senate to move the federal government to action. Obama will be wise to continue to work with them - with more substance- than this first meeting.

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Dennis, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:19:34 GMT

If this is all the McCain camp has against Obama...they are in trouble come November.

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T. Kyle, Louisville, KY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:20:26 GMT

GOP = Gas Oil Party

Now that's shameful ideology.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:20:32 GMT

I feel sorry for McCain. He's a nice guy, but he shouldn't be president.

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Disgusted with MSM — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:20:54 GMT

Mcain is the one being dishonest. He tried to opt out of public finance but was told he couldn't because he secured a loan based on taking public financing in the general. He is such a liar and a flip-flopper. Isn't there anyone in MSM who will hold his wornout feet to the fire.

Why won't you in the media ask McCain to explain his comments on not really liking American until after becoming a POW.

McCain: liar, fabricator, cheater, and hypocrit from day one. I'm McCain and I approve this message.

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McCain and Bush are both idiots, VA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:22:55 GMT

Seems to me that McCain had his head stuck up his nether region. What good is it going to do us to drill oil off our coasts if it's not going to have an impact NOW instead of 22 yrs. later? People are looking for solutions NOW not years from now. Sure, drilling off the coast will generate more jobs but that's about all it's going to do other than destroy our coastlines. That idea is just as bad as the "gas tax holiday" idea. Can you say cr@p?

As Sen. Obama (and coincidentally Sen. Clinton) both said we need to BREAK our dependence on foreign oil and find OTHER solutions to help us cut down on the amount of oil we use in this country. Starting with the auto industry and working from there is a great start. It's obvious that we can't rely on the oil companies to figure it out because with all their "research" (which I'm no where convinced that it's even actually going on) have come up empty handed. We need a more sustainable energy.

McCain proposes also to build more nuclear reactors for energy. That prospect is scary in and of itself because I know for a fact that people still don't want one in their back yards (NIMBY). Virginia just fought against having one built in Chesapeake. What does THAT tell you? And where would we put all this waste that comes from these reactors? No one seems to have a solution to that little problem either.

McCain's ideas just seem too ancient and overused to the point that it sounds, looks, walks and quacks like that idiot Bush; and it seems that NOW Bush, with mere months left in office, is trying to come up with "something" to make his approval rating go up a couple of notches. Sounds to me like he's either borrowing from McCain or McCain is borrowing from him. Either way McCain is to Bush as Bush is to McCain...one in the same.

This country is in such shambles that there is NO way the next POTUS is going to be able to clean it all up in one term. STARTING at least is a step in the right direction.

God speed Obama!

O8

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Micheline, Miami, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:23:25 GMT

That comment by the McCain campaign is the definition of projecting. I used to respect McCain but now I see that he is an opportunist. I am not saying that Obama is an angel. He isn't! But the fact that the McCain campaign have to comment about this is rather silly and desperate.

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Terrence Clevelad Hts — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:23:41 GMT

Is it me or does it really matter where Barack gets his money for the election. It seems as though the Mc"i need a cane" camp can not let go of the fact that they could not corner Obama into foregoing 250 million dollars from his devoted followers and take 84 million. Who in there right mind would stick with that plan. McSame calls him a flip flopper but I need a President that will see that there is a better way of doing something than the way he had planned and gets the result. Mcsame and Bush keep moving the goal post in this Iraq thing, "mission accomplished" was stated by bush over 4 years ago and they keep saying that we cant leave until we win. If the mission was accomplished didnt we already win.

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Andrea, New York City — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:24:31 GMT

Senator McShame

And what governors are you talking to today? I understand one governor asked you not to disrupt his cleanup efforts and divert his message for recovery in Iowa by campaigning and you did not honor his wishes.

Also I remember seeing Obama shoveling sand and helping out with the flood effort.

So who is not responding with positive action??

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The - Democrat Soldier — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:24:51 GMT

John McCain - stop being a sore loser....do you really think people are going to care what you think about Barack Obama's decisions.

Please - try focusing on what you CAN'T do for the American people...we all know what Barack Obama can and believe U.S. when we say ...It's exactly what we need and want in this country.

YOU GOP's, RNC can try to spin your way in this election all you please. But, it will always come out like whipped do - do, and it stinks.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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JP, milltown, nj — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:25:02 GMT

The McCain campaign passes along this response:
OH YEAH!

they don't really have much [of substance] to say.

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DV, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:25:28 GMT

Sometimes I think the McCain camp isnt even watching the same election as everyone else. Their responses seem so canned and reused that it doesnt seem like there is really anyone in charge. Just a monkey hitting a button everytime it hears the words Obama and Democrat.

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Terry, IN — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:25:30 GMT

Obama is one smart man!! Having these summit meetings now, makes sure he is up-to-speed on major issues before he takes office. His organizational skills, and desire to get input from the best sources, will make him an excellent president. McCain still has to get his campaign organized.

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Democrat — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:27:22 GMT

Is the McCain camp stuck like a scratched record? Their response has nothing to do with Senator Obama meeting with Democratic governors.

Stubbornly staying the course is one of the worst aspects of the Bush administration and it appears that Senator McCain is of the same state of mind. At least Senator Obama is willing and to change his mind based on current and future realities and not get stuck in a rut. Politicos call it flip-flopping, when in reality it is being smart and aware.

We need a President who is willing to change with the times and circumstances. Senator Barack Obama is the closest option we have. Foregoing public financing is Senatory Obama changing with the reality of being able to collect more for his campaign through private donations. He can simply collect more than public financing can give him.

Mr. Montanaro,
Your moderation has a tendency not to post my comments whereas your fellow journalists post most of them. Please post or explain.

Thanks.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:27:25 GMT

What a hypocrite McCain is. He has changed his mind on acceptance of public financing of his campaign as often as there is change in the weather (and some of those changes were made with illegal purpose). If the tables were turned, there is no way that McCain would accept public financing and Barack will not be shamed into unilateral disarmament (nice try John). BTW, Barack only pledged to try work out some agreement on accepting public finance for the campaigns - and this involved banning of 527's, which Johnny couldn't and wouldn't want to guarantee - so the deal was dead from its inception.

This is a non-issue. Until we completely level the playing field (banning 527's and party spending) there can be no effective campaign finance reform. And, truthfully, Barack's campaign is already publicly financed with the average donation coming in at less than $100.

Republicans love character issues (no matter how false and how irrelevant) because they are on the wrong side of every issue that is really important to the American public (after all they are the party of the haves and have mores). We Americans will not reward the party of this present corrupt and incompetent administration (probably the worst executive administration in American history - far, far worse than the administration of Jimmy Carter, certainly more damaging to our future) with re-election - that is the true no-brainer.
Obama '08

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becky Iowa — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:28:00 GMT

McCain, set down, you have no place to comment on anything, after all you can not remember day to day what comes from your mouth.

Obama, thank you, this gives me more confidence that you are who you say you are, a man who can be a president for all the people.

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Barbara C. - Fort Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:28:27 GMT

McCain is just plain jealous that ordinary people like me....who send Obama $5.00 or $6.00 a week OWN this campaign and not the "usual suspects". I work very hard for my money and I am more than happy to do it. I think Obama made the right choice on the Campaign Financing Issue. We all remember the "Swift Boat" Ads that completely blew away John Kerry's chances. It can turn a close election on a dime. I for one am proud of the way Sen. Obama raised money and happy to be one of the 1.5 million to do so.