Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

modernwoman, Anytown,USA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:35:21 GMT

A for effort Mayor Bloomberg!! If only we could have the John McCain of 2000 instead of the John McCain of 2008 - wishful thinking........

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Scorpioleidee - Glenwood, IL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:37:06 GMT

Way to go, Mr. Bloomberg!

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

GA GUY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:37:57 GMT

Wow, a another reasoned politician...Obama has some company!!

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Grammer Police — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:03 GMT

"But Bloomberg was quick to show he was promoting one candidate over another, giving McCain credit for his efforts."--Shouldn't that be quick to show he was NOT promoting one candidate over another...I realize it's just one word, but it is such an important word.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Joe — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:05 GMT

What about the new newsweek poll just out. Has Obama up by 15 leading in all categories. Can we get some details guys

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

The - Democrat Soldier — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:39:01 GMT

Thank you Mayor Bloomberg- Honesty will prevail and the cowardice liers shall fall in shame.

I think it is a complete insult to the jewish people for some group to think they would actually fall for such non- sense. Absolutely shameful.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

IP Freely — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:39:56 GMT

Looks like Bloomberg has joined the knock down the straw man brigade. There is no whisper campaign of Obama being a Muslim. That's just something that rattles around in the brains of conspiracy theorists, and people like Bloomberg, which are one and the same I guess. Democrats though are great for making themselves out to be victims to try and get the mindless drone's sympathy vote. This looks like just one more instance of that tactic.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

GG, FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:42:51 GMT

Ditto, Thank you Mayor Bloombery.

However, Sen. McCain does support the rumors, he pretends to stand tall while his surrogates throw rocks at Sen. Obama

Sen. McCain also has a memory problem, like NAFTA, Sen. Obama said he would revise NAFTA to be more beneficial to our beloved country because it's current structure hurts hard working Americans

Sen. MCCain is in Canada saying Sen. Obama is against NAFTA

Unfortunately Sen. McCain is more patriotic to Canada and Iraq because he has thumbed his nose at hard working Americans struggling in this awful Recession and FLOODS OCCURRING NOW1

WHAT A REMINDER OF KATRINA WHO SEN. MCCAIN VOTRD AGAINST EVERY LEGISLATION PUT TO A VOTE ON THE FLOOR TO HELP THE KATRINA VICTIMS. THEN HE TRIES TO DENY IT;. BUT THE RECORD IS CLEAR

NOW HE'S DOING THE SAME THING TO THE MIDWEST, WHILE THEIR HOMES ARE FLOODING, JOBS FLOATED AWAY, NO JOBS, CARS ARE FLOATING ON THE WATER

WHERE IS SEN. MCCAIN? IN ANOTHER FOREIGN COUNTRY, CANADA, TRYING TO MAKE THEM FEEL GOOD ABOUT NAFTA

WE WILL REMEMBER IN THE FALL, AND CANADA NOR IRAQ WILL BE VOTING

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

DK Oswego, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:44:20 GMT

Now tell that to Mrs. "Grandpa Flip-Flops" (Cindy McCain) to stop slandering Michelle Obama.

Do the elderly residents of South Florida really want their beaches contaminated by offshore oil leaks?

Imagine Grandpa Flip-Flops getting stuck in the tar-covered beach sand while using his metal detector searching for Swift Boat medals.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Tired of the McSame, WA State — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:47:57 GMT

IP Freely: I think the "P" has gone to your brain. I have seen the smears and they exist. In fact they are #2 in the internet myth list behind "send my $ so I can give you more $".

Bloomberg is a standup guy; what he said was absolutely necessary. McCain though is speaking out on these things so he can appear honest when actually on policy he has more than two positions and misleading Obama's consistent approach.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Orson Wells — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:48:12 GMT

Looks like the Obamaites better get their tinfoil hats on. Martians are trying to control them with their mind control ray guns.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Politivine (SC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:49:53 GMT

Great job Mr. Bloomberg! Thanks for sticking up for the only hope this country has left.

The GOP are going to continue to try and attack on Obama on personal issues, most of which are false, and/or racist.

http://www.politivine.com

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Going to Cnn — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:50:22 GMT

FR, why do you bait the Obama supporters like this? My goodness, they are big enough fools already, and you seem to want to keep proving it over and over.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Andrea, New York City — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:50:34 GMT

Thank you Mayor MIke for being a voice of reason.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:52:27 GMT

Oh No not again Bloomberg! I thought Lieberman was the only chameleon. Change is definitely a moniker.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Steve Lynchburg,va — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:52:39 GMT

IP FREELY

Your right, it shouldn't be called a whisper campain when it has been so blatantly out there. I have had more than one person approach me who falsely believed Obama's a muslim.

Wher have you been?

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

jaycee, Ventura, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:54:20 GMT

Sorry IP, it's real alright. I've had these repugnant e-mails forwarded to my own inbox having made the rounds among members of my extended family. Nice try, though.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

DV, CA — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:54:36 GMT

IP Freely

As someone who has received several of these emails in the past 4 months let me just say you really have no clue what your are talking about. Before flexing your e-muscles, research your facts.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Richard, Washington State — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:56:36 GMT

Now if we can reign in the lunatics who spread the McCain "Manchurian Candidate" crap.

Newton's law of political exchange is that for each vicious and false e-mail, there is an equal and opposite vicious and false e-mail.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

ya know — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:57:14 GMT

this is Bloomberg's way of telling Johnny McHumptyDumpty not to go there.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Lily Abnerson, Joplin Missouri — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:57:25 GMT

Obama isn't a Muslim. He's Portuguese.

Obama/08

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Beth, Denton, TX — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:00:40 GMT

I voted for Obama over Clinton in the TX primary because his views are more progressive, hers more conventional. I approached the GE with an open mind, having heard that McCain was something of a "maverick". However, I have been quickly turned off by the negative campaign that McCain's camp is running. If Republicans want to win over independents like me, they have to focus on getting out their ideas about the issues instead of wasting words on negative attacks. Yes, words do matter. Why are they so slow to learn from their past mistakes? What worked in 2004 won't work now. Thank goodness Obama has set up a website to fight the smears and is wise enough to accept true public financing from small donors. He will need our help to fight the lies, twisted "facts", and distortions from people who obviously have nothing better to talk about.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Need To Know — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:02:59 GMT

Doesn't Barack have Michelle out there to defend him from all the bad people?

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Hugh Jass, Wyoming — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:04:14 GMT

When done with his statement, Bloomberg called Obama and told him it was now safe to come out from under the table.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Terry, Great Plains — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:08:06 GMT

Good reasoned response. Add this to Moveon.org forgoing their 527 in response to Obama requesting that 527's disband. One thing is clear Obama is moving towards a more inclusive public funding system. 90% of his donors are under $100.00. What about John McCains? The DNC and Obama's campaign will not take federal lobbyist money. Add to this the public finance law is broken( 527's arose out of it) and McCain has made it clear he will not stop the smear tactice of his 527's. Sounds like the case for true public fiancing is one McCain talks about and Obama is striving towards.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Hugo Smalley, Miami — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:09:13 GMT

I hear Barack is very upset about all this. He's up to three packs a day now to calm him down.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Senator Obama for President of US — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:12:05 GMT

Well said Mayor Bloomberg. Oh, yes, there is a whisper campaign. I got an e-mail at work sent by a co-worker that sent it to everyone on the job. As a school employee we are required to read our e-mail everyday. I told my boss that I did not appreciate this and she stopped them.

Obama 08

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Senator Obama for President of US — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:13:19 GMT

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Mia Teetshurt — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:13:29 GMT

I just don't see what Bloomberg has against us being prawns in the process. Prawns are good eating, and good for you, and they help the economy of the gulf coast. And, . . . . , whats that? Oh, pawns, nevermind!

Obama 06/11

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Barack O., Chicago — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:21:41 GMT

I'm not a pawn. I consider myself a queen.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Mox — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:24:40 GMT

McCains wife is in Vietnam working with the SMILE group she sits on the board .Will be going to Cambodia to do some charity work. I was glad to see Obamas wife made it to the view to show off her new make over. I thought she did a great job there.She says if Hubby gets the nod she might move to Washington after all. Good to hear that too.Fun to keep up with these hopeful first ladies too.:)

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

jane-pa puma pac — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:28:08 GMT

Maybe Bloomberg does want a vp ya think? He'll be nice to them both and that way if either asks hes in.I was waiting for someone to ask which Obama was going to enforse if he got it. Remember it was Canada that was told Obama just talking politics. Like the Iraq thing too.We have to have 5 ans to these things with truth only as shown by others. Than its oh ya but its fixed. Hope Hillary is on the roll call or is that fixed too?

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Barb, Miami Fl — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:36:23 GMT

Thank you Mayor Bloomberg. It makes me feel good to know that there is at least one ex republican with some class.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Quinnipiac number they don't want to talk about — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:49:24 GMT

What about the new newsweek poll just out. Has Obama up by 15 leading in all categories. Can we get some details guys
Joe (Sent Friday, June 20, 2008 4:38 PM)

Well Joe, one of the things that I can tell you is, when eveybody over the last two days was reporting the latest Quinnipiac poll numbers showing Obama ahead of McCain in several key states, what they conveniently didn't share with everyone is the fact that the poll numbers for Bush and Kerry at this exact same time of the year in 2004 were exactly the same as the numbers for McCain and Obama.

In May of 2004 Bush and Kerry where tied just like McCain and Obama were last month in May. In June of 2004 Kerry was ahead of Bush by the same 5 to 10 points in the same states, just like Obama is ahead of McCain in the latest Quinnipiac Poll. We all know who won the 2004 general election.

The other poll number that the press has conveniently not reported from the latest Quinnipiac poll is the number of Former Clinton Supporters who said THEY WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN in November, that number is 25% and the poll shows that the number of people who supported Clinton who said that they will vote for McCain is growing each time they conduct the poll.

So all the people who get fixated on any of the polls that show Obama ahead at any point, need to brush up on their history. There is five months until the general election and a lot will change between now and then.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Larry J Clearwater FL — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:53:21 GMT

O'bimbo may not be a radical muslum, but he is a radical liberal. He will be weak when it comes to defending Isreal or the US. But he will talk nice to everyone so that we will be liked again. Doesnt that make you Obamatrons feel good?

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Ramanda, All Done — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:11:25 GMT

I spent some time in Canada, it is a beautiful country, the people are friendly, lots of things to do, and, there are a lot of places in which to retire. McCain would fit right in there. He would not have to travel far to visit with Lieberman.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

John Nettles,Ridgecrest,Ca — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:19:48 GMT

Would someone please tell me why is McCain campaigning in Canada,they do not vote in US elections,did McCain lose his directions?.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Miri, NY — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:44:22 GMT

Thank you Mayor Bloomberg. The only prominent New York politician of whom we can be proud.
I know you're subject to term limits as Mayor but that's good for the State because we'll need to replace both Schumer & Paterson. Your pick, if only there were two of you.
Life long NY Dem

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

thats a fact jack — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:53:36 GMT

yyea the racial and religious swiftboaters are ready to spread their indecency on America but America as a whole is too smart for their bs. I see obama is up by 15% over mccant I am only suprised it is only 15% it should be 99%.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

anna, Milwaukee, WI — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:56:37 GMT

There is no whisper campaign of Obama being a Muslim. That's just something that rattles around in the brains of conspiracy theorists, and people like Bloomberg, which are one and the same I guess. Democrats though are great for making themselves out to be victims to try and get the mindless drone's sympathy vote. This looks like just one more instance of that tactic.

Sorry but you are wrong. I have received several e-mails stating that Obama is in fact a Muslim. However the original author of the e-mails is never known. There are so many lies out there about Obama that are not true and these lies are constantly brought up by right wing talk radio personalities.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Rhj — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:01:11 GMT

Senator McCain has character, integrity and class. Something the Chicago bred politician knows NOTHING about. Playing the race and religion cards will backfire on Obama/Axlerod.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Democrat for McCain — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:11:36 GMT

The only whisper campaign about obama is coming directly from obama and axlerod.

Kudos to Senator McCain for sticking to the issues.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Adam Stanhope, Kingston, Massachusetts — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:15:03 GMT

Bloomberg appears to be playing nice. Good for him! Let's hope that politicians start following his lead.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Only the Few — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:24:09 GMT

What it's all about is drug cartels and big oil.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

DAVID ANDERS — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:31:21 GMT

IM HOPING OBAMA IS ELECTED, IT REALLY MAKES SENSE TO ELECT A GUY THAT HAS BEFRIENDED KNOWN TERROISTS, HAS A RACIST PREACHER, THAN TO ELECT A WAR HERO. I HOPE ALL THESE YOUNG PEOPLE THAT HAVE NEVER HAD TO WORK, AND WONT EVEN BE ABLE TO FIND A JOB WHEN HE IS PRESIDENT FINDS OUT WHAT ITS LIKE TO POOR AND HOMELESS. AND I HOPE ALL THE WHITE WOMEN THAT BUY BLACK TOYS HAVE THEIR FANATISES FULFILLED.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

streetsmart87 — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:41:24 GMT

streetsmart87
obama wants us to come together in the spirit of
ANDREW GOODMAN A YOUNG JEWISH MAN
MICHAEL SCHWERNER A YOUNG JEWISH MAN AND
JAMES CHANEY A YOUNG BLACK MAN SHALOM.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

08voter — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:33:38 GMT

PLEASE COPY THE ABOVE ARTICLE ABOUT FIGHTING THE 'WHISPHER CAMPAIGN' TO AS MANY BLOGS, POSTINGS, AND NETWORK AND MEDIA SITES, EPECIALLY POLITICO.COM AND REAL CLEAR POLITICS. THE MAJORITY OF THOSE ARTICLES AND RESPONSES FROM THOSE TWO CTES ARE ALWAYS NEGATIVE OR TITLED WITH NEGATIVE CONNOTATION AGAINST OBAMA. A GOOD EXAMPLE WAS WHEN BOTH SITES IMPLIED THAT THE REPUBLICANS HAVE NO EVIDENCE OR POSSIBLE INTENT ON USING 527S TO SMEAR OBAMA AND THEREFORE, DECLINING PUBLIC FUNDING WASN'T REALLY WARRANTED. WHAT DO THEY TAKE US FOR, IDIOTS!??? HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ISN'T GOING TO BE AN OCTOBER SURPRISE FROM A 527 GRUOP, ESPEICALLY IF THE POLLING SHOWS A CLOSE RACE. IF OBAMA TOOK PUBLIC FUNDING, HE WOULD HAVE BOTH HANDS TIED BEHIND HIS BACK WHILE THE 527S SHOWED NO MERCY NOR TOLD THE TRUTH IN THEIR POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Molly — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:48:23 GMT

obama is a FRAUD! I don't care who supports him - I will NEVER vote for obama - and seems that there are MILLIONS of us that feel the same way.

McCain - 2nd Best Choice - NEVER obama

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Tara , elmira NY — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:37:45 GMT

Here's what makes me angry. And I am an obama supporter First off I think Barack Obama should be scrutinized in the media, but why is McCain given such a free pass. Every complaint mCCain has had about obama over the last week or so from campaign finance to taxes, he himself has flip flopped so many times on his postions I can't even count. yet all the news today is about Barack opting out of public finanancing. Isn't mcCain being sued for public campaign finance fraud... Where is the media coverage of that... talk about bias... And now we are critizing people's logos. And to be fair I thought it was stupid for MCCains green backround on the night Barack got the nod to be even news worthy... Where is the journalism. Somtimes I think you news guys and gals are IDIOTS

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Penny — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:25:26 GMT

I would love to see Bloomberg as VP for Obama. What a great match!

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Jen. MI — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:13:59 GMT

Thanks to Mayor Bloomberg.
Now it's time for other high profile Democrats to get out and call for the same.

OBAMA 08

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

edog goldsboro nc — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:17:23 GMT

ip freely you need to check clintons4mccain they had on their web site that obama's brother supposedly siad that obama is secretly muslim. also michael savage and rusty humphrey and sean hannity tries to slyly say it as well

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

CG, Horsham — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:27:12 GMT

Hello . . . has anyone ever thought to ask a Jewish person if they have received such emails . . . I'm Jewish . . . haven't got one . . . Dad and Mom . . . Jewish too . . . never received any sort of email regarding the Obama campaign . . . Outside of a few internet conspiracy nuts . . . no one rational, no one fully clued into the world has ever seen one . . . so this notion that as a Jew I should renounce something that as far as I know doesn't exist is ridiculous.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

JM, Tampa, FL — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:11:43 GMT

Message to the Jewish people in this country.
Please know which candidate will actually be a good friend to Israel and will work hard to promote what is best for all of America and not just a select few. BIG hint - Ross Perot had stated that McCain Flip-flop is deceitful.

Obama 08

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

JOE GA — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:51:34 GMT

ITS VERY TYPITAL FOR JOHN MC CAIN TO GO TO CANADA AND TALK ABOUT NAFTA. HE DOESNT SAY THAT WHEN HE IS IN THE U.S. ITS JUST ANOTHER REPUBLICAN LINE OF CRAP WHEN THE MAN VOTED AGAINST IT.

OBAMA DOESNT WANT TO GET RID OF NAFTA,JUST WANTS BETTER JOBS FOR U.S. AND ENVIROMENT WHEN IT COMES TO NAFTA.

IT SEAMS THAT BUSH AND MC CAIN WANTS TRADE WITH OTHER COUNTRYS BUT DOESNT CARE ABOUT AMERICAN JOBS.

I WANT TO SEE MC CAIN TO USE THAT SPEECH IN PA,OH,WV,IN, AND HE WOULD BE BOOED OFF THE STAGE.

MC CAINs HAVE ALL THE MONEY THEY WILL EVER NEED AND HE IS MORE OF AN ELTEST THAN OBAMA. HOW DO YOU CALL SOMEONE THAT WHEN HE HAS HUMBLE BEGINGS AND MC CAIN COMES FROM A FAMILY OF THE HIGHTEST RANKINGS MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY WITH LOTS OF MONEY AND HIS WIFES TOO.

REMEMBER DONT BY GAS ON JULY 4TH LET THE OIL COMPANIES KNOW HOW UPSET WE ARE ABOUT THE PRICE OF OIL

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

Priscilla, Fairmont, WV — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:31:38 GMT

TO MCCAIN AND ALL OF THE CRITICS WHO ENJOY TRASHING OBAMA: Obama is a man of integrity. He opted out of public financing because he found a better way to get the job done. There's nothing wrong with that. McCain should never portray himself as honest and Obama as dishonest because he is CHIEF in flipflopping. American trusts Obama - Yes We Can!!!

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

dk in tn — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:58:44 GMT

Who's going to defend Obama with the BIG SEAL??? Isn't that a hoot?? The audacity of the man--he is too arrogant by half.

Bloomberg defends Obama from rumors

LIAR — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:38:04 GMT

Oh, Cry me a river! Is a radical and to top it off, a Washington self serving paper hanger. Get is right! A person doesn't hang out with those who preach hatred, radical discord, without wanting to be part of it! More over, The world has changed and this present derailed Congress is not going to make any changes as you might think. I say, your Washington self serving paper hanger is nothing more than a LIAR!