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LB, Virginia — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:47:53 GMT

Don't worry, he probably thought you were one of his fellow prisoners. Apparently a whole lot of people are included in that category in Senator McCain's mind these days. Can't believe that WILLIE GEIST didn't use that clip in his News You Can't Use! Willie, you're letting us down here!

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Chris M. Wilson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:48:29 GMT

A link to the actual facebook page would have been nice.

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Barb, LA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:52:53 GMT

The media needs to end its complicity with the McCain campaign NOW. Sarah Palin has the NERVE to say we don't know who Obama is????? I guess we know everything we need to about her right? I mean she's white so what more needs to be said?

Is this right MSM? Is that all you need to know? Is this why you show her FULL stump speeches to help her spread her HATE and LIES?

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Valerie, Baltimore MD — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:53:06 GMT

Oliver is exactly the kind of citizen that McCain is afraid of, informed! He wishes everybody was like the crowds that come to GOP events. Luckily, most of America is wiser!

Obama/Biden 08!

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subgruvet, ok — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:53:13 GMT

Out of touch. It's part of the problem with voters relating to Obama reversely. Preconceptions and misconceptions. McCain does not strike me as very comfortable with blacks. It goes to his holding back on voting for Martin Luther Kings B-day holiday. Whether that is the case or not the man is out of touch with the people. His campaign appears to think no one is educated.

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62 white female for Obama — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:53:54 GMT

This is an interesting story worth talking about at least a few times. Think we'll hear anything about it in your political stories on MSNBC EVER? Maybe Rachel or Keith, but I be there won't be a word said!

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Indie Thinker — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:54:57 GMT

Who cares? I wouldn't vote for McCain if my life depended on it but raking him over the coals for this particular issue is just about the biggest waste of time ever (excepting, of course, the time I just wasted ranting about it).

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MN in Phoenix, AZ — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:55:07 GMT

I will have to say, this this piece is insightful on the process of how the questions were choosen and how those people out of millions of people were chosen to be on stage.

thanks for sharing!

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Jamie, Elmwood Park, IL — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:55:31 GMT

What an impressive young man. Oliver Clark, you do your parents proud!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:56:08 GMT

If you ask me, I believe Senator McCain owes this gentleman an apology.

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PES, Katy, Texas — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:56:41 GMT

Oliver Clark exhibited much more class than I would have, given the rather insulting prelude that McCain used in answering his question. In his place, I probably would have cut him after that "you probably never heard of" crack and told him exactly what I have heard of...

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Yola, CT — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:56:45 GMT

McCain is a joke! He clearly thinks very little of black people - see his MLK vote; his Obama disrespect and this, his asinine insult!

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Josh, a Nashvillian — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:58:06 GMT

This is a very interesting account of what it was like to be part of the debate. Great response. Thanks for posting!

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Chris, Lawrenceville, GA. — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:58:09 GMT

For those who are wondering what is "Ques Roo" it is a fraternity: Omega Psi Phi - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Psi_Phi

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Lem T., Detroit — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:16 GMT

Blacks are voting for Obama 99%. Racists. This guy looks like a setup.

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Libratine — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:20 GMT

Many of us recognized the condescending remark right when it was said. McCain has really shown his true colors. Senator McSlander and Ms DeFame are about as un-presidential as they come. The investigation into Todd Palin's unpatriotic secessionist party is welcome news.

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Color blind in CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:31 GMT

I am impressed that he has a Masters and is pursuing a second. This is 21st century and we cannot judge people by their skin or gender or religion. I live in CA and my daughter's best teacher was her first grade teacher who is hispanic and male. At my previous job, the best network admin was an african american. There were whites and asians in the team but if you wanted results you would call the black guy. So if you really want to vote for Sen.McCain based on the issues, then go ahead and do it. But please do not vote for him because his opponent is black.

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Cat 4 Obama, San Diego, CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:39 GMT

Thanks for following up on this. I was shocked at McCain's comment and surprised none of the MSNBC commentators caught it. I could tell by the look on Oliver's face that McCain was wrong(again). McCain is condescending and disrespectful.

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Axel, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:59:40 GMT

McCain, an old angry condescending man, ready for retirement.

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ENOUGH! — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:09 GMT

Another condescending remark to a person of color. What a jackass that McCain is! GET THE HOOK!

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Tzalaran — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:31 GMT

i'm glad i'm not the only one who thought McCain avoided the question. i felt Obama avoided it too, but at least near the end he addressed it a bit.

and hey, at least he didn't call Oliver "That One" or "Boy"...

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Casey — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:46 GMT

Wow, Oliver, thanks for letting us get to hear your response... we watched the debate and immediately picked up on what a condescending comment that was, given you'd asked a question about the economy and all.

Surprisingly, most of us are also smart enough to look up who headed these entities when and who gave how much to which candidate...

And for those of you who aren't... the facts are corporations DON'T GIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, people do. Yes, employees of fannie gave more to Obama. Heck < I gave more to Obama, too.

But of "board directors and lobbyists" for freddy mac, $169,000.00 went to McCain. $16,000.00 to Obama.

Who do YOU think had more influence at Freddy Mac? the employees and families... or the executives and lobbyists?

DUH.

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Sue — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:47 GMT

Seriously?! Is this what it has come down to? I feel like I am dealing with a bunch of 5th graders here!!
I sure as heck didn't know who Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were in relation to our economy as I am sure a lot of people in this world didn't regardless of your education or skin color!!!
McCain didn't mean anything by it for crying out loud!! He was just stating a comment for the general public!!!

Grow up!! Report on some real issues!! God knows there are enough of them out there!!!

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Klute — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:48 GMT

This person went to SIU? No one that ever went there came out with any brain cells - huge party school. This guy looks like he went in with none. Probably the only place that would admit him.

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Corinne Carter, Richland, Washington — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:51 GMT

RE: Rachel Maddow Show. I think her show is great, but I can't figure out the viewing schedule. Today I am viewing her show from the 8th. I often don't find it when I expect to at 9:00 pm ET as stated. Don't want to miss it; hate waiting for it to arrive.
(no posting please)

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Christine, Missouri — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:53 GMT

MCain has said that several other times- even to larger crowds and I have always found it really condescending. I mean some of us have shopped for a loan before, sir! Not to mention watched TV commercials? I knew who AIG was too, I have never been sure what MCain was driving at with all of that- good for Allen- I mean Oliver!

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donna-Charlottesville, VA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:01:09 GMT

Please take a look at this video and pass it along. The McShame/Failin campaign is very dangerous, both McLie and Sarah are insighting hate and violence.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/09/mccain-palin-rally-attend_n_133240.html

McShame probably thought Oliver was a minority who was suckered into a sub prime loan. McBush isn't just old, he's a hypocrite.

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Kristi, NE — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:01:34 GMT

Chuck T, our main numbers guy,

At what point do they close down the stock market completely to stop the bleeding? I thought I had heard it was somewhere around 8500, but would love for someone to address this.

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Ms. B, Salinas, Ca — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:03:19 GMT

Like yourself and a lot of other folks who may or may not have homes we knew of Fannie and Freddie before this mess. It is amazing how stupid Mr Mc Cain and Mrs Palin really think we are. It is time everyone starts telling it how bad it really is don't wait until Nov. 6, 2008 to say Bush has hided......... from us.

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Sal, Columbia, MD — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:03:26 GMT

That was a cool thing to happen to Oliver. (Don't worry, dude, you did great and asked a smart question.) I thought Obama gave a great answer. McGrumpy was terrible and got worst as the debate went on. Nice job, Oliver. I will check you out on Facebook.

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jill — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:03:36 GMT

McCain's slight of the guy seemed odd and unnecessary. Young people are engaged in this election and Oliver is a good example.

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Kelly, Naugatuck, CT — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:04:55 GMT

--Dont't feel too bad I was offended by practically everything Senator McCain said as well as the condescending, rancorous, tone he used to say it in!!

This is just one of the many, MANY reasons why John McCain is behind in the polls and will most likely loose this election.(Except for the possibility of voter fraud)

Great Post by the way!!

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E Klein, Plano, TX — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:05:57 GMT

It's so refreshing to hear more about this young man. He really does represent the youth of this country. Our future is bright!

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crawdaddy, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:06:13 GMT

So rich! Mccain seemed so out of touch. Why would he assume the questioner didn't know about Fannie/Freddy when he was concerned enough to ask a question about the bailout? Fits in perfectly with his "That one" comment for his clueless condenscention.

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Doreen Augusta Maine — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:07:20 GMT

Thank you very much for telling us about your experience. It was most kind of you.

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Thomas Cannady, Hyattsville, MD — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:07:37 GMT

Oh my John McCain showing his age and making condescending remarks to a minority? What has this world come to, a bonafide war and former resident of the Hanoi Hilton being corrected by a "non-joe sixpack"? I think not, what African-American with a degree who knows how many houses and cars he owns would dare do that? Not this lowly Vietnam-era veteran.

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Jay Gardner St. Louis MO — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:05 GMT

Peace and Love back at you Oliver. Thanks for your thoughtful and fair-minded posting

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Obama - Not Accountable - Votes Present A Lot — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:07 GMT

TO: Handy Andy

LOL. I got that email too. There is so many things wrong with your post, it isnt even worth pointing out the facts. I will leave it to you to do the simple searches...assuming you are capable

DV, CA (Sent Thursday, October 09, 2008 3:25 PM)

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Here's another example of an Obama kool-aide drinker. All talk, no substance, just like her hero.

Obama is in deep to the Macs, ACORN and Ayers. He'll dodge and weave on the issues, but he'll never admit he's accountable.

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Greg York, PA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:12 GMT

McCain thinks we are all stupid.

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Corinne Carter, Richland, Washington — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:23 GMT

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JCR, CR, IA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:39 GMT

Good for you, Mister Clark, and much thanks for the great story! Poor Alzheimer's John; he's already buried and doesn't know he's dead yet. As for his running mate, she's alive only below the neck.

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Ray C., Coral Springs, FL — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:50 GMT

It's because McCain is losing his mind. He's a senile old man who belongs in an assisted living center. Maybe he can meet a prettier woman, cheat on her, then leave Cindy. Oh yeah, she's got the money. Sorry John.

Obama/Biden 08/12

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:08:54 GMT

The way Oliver carried himself and expressed himself he is obviously an educated person, and the question he asked also indicates he probably HAS heard of them. McCain thinks of himself as the smartest guy around but he showed us that really he just spits out talking points without thinking too much about them.

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cheryl — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:09:59 GMT

McCain's attitude would most undoubtedly be that you aren't educated. Your credentials are better than his and the moose eating bimbo, so called maverick ticket.

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Cathy, Portland, Oregon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:10:10 GMT

Oliver: Your question was great. Thanks for representing us all.

Please, everyone, inform yourselves and vote!

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Joyce, NY — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:10:15 GMT

Those are pretty smart answers, thank you Oliver. Actually your question is foremost in the minds of many people. And you are right, Barrack answered the question.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:10:16 GMT

I don't suppose you thought at any moment to interrupt Senator Mccain or to speak up right after his response to your question and state "excuse me Senator McCain, but yes, I have been quite familiar with Fannie and Freddie for quite some time".

You may not have been heard on the television as you may not have had access or proximity to a mike (the mike), but some in the press and certainly the audience would have heard you and repeated what you had stated for everyone to know.

That would have been rich.

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Bay Area, CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:10:19 GMT

I thought McCain's comment was condescending and presumptuous...definitely a turn-off for me. Being African-American or young does not equal ignorant.

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VoteForAmerica — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:10:42 GMT

This is yet another example of McCain's complete inability to relate to the average person.

McCain is Not a Racist, as Far as I Know
http://voteforamerica.net/editorials/Comments.aspx?ArticleId=96&ArticleName=McCain+is+Not+Racist%2c+as+Far+as+I+Know

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Rob, San Diego, CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:11:02 GMT

I thought that Senator McCain seemed less engaged with the black questioners than the white ones.

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Harry Reid — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:11:20 GMT

I'm sorry but I played the last race card in the democrat deck in a radio interview.

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Andrew, Monticello, NY — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:11:48 GMT

What a jerk this guy is. Yeah, I'm sure he was an "independent" who didn't know how he was going to vote. Talks just like a partisan hack. McCain was talking in "general" terms about alot of people not knowing about Fannie and Freddie. You liberals take offense to everything. Gee, I wonder how Phil Graham could ever think this is a country of whiners. Maybe if you didn't whine and complain about everything he wouldn't have said it.

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I'm a Liberal -Therefore I'm Not Responsible — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:12:07 GMT

I just love how FR quotes the NY Times, the Boston Globe, the LA Times. Why not just go all in and get the Daily Lost and the Huff-and-Puff ComPost writers feeding you material?

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justthinkinoutloud — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:13:05 GMT

POW, ZAAAP, take that darth McGoo. This grumpy, out of touch old man needs to retire to Sedona ASAP.

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Capt. Justice, Justice League Headquarters — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:13:35 GMT

You can't blame Sen. McCain; Mr. Clark is, after all, "one" too.

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suara, TN — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:13:38 GMT

Good Oliver, most people vivdly remeber your name and face. I saw taking picture with Obama that night. What was feeling about the fact that Obama waited to talk to you guys while Mccain stormed out of the hall?

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Sode, Saint Louis, Missouri — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:13:42 GMT

McCain does not get it. At least he did not call him that one. What makes him think that others do not know about Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. I am sure that this guy is out of his mind.

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Man Size Safe, Portland, Texas — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:13:52 GMT

Soooo... McThusealh assumes that this guy didn't know what two big, famous corporations were until they melted down, but can't buy the possibility that Sen. Obama had never heard of a man who did terrible things when he was 8? Like when you move to Chicago, they give you a brochure that points out the background of every citizen.

Erratic is a polite word for this guy.

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62 white female for Obama — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:14:23 GMT

Stock market is down over 600 pts today, but I can certainly see why MSNBC spent all day talking about Ayres!!!

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Annette, Odessa, MO — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:14:43 GMT

That's neat. I am glad that Barack didn't let you down Oliver. But just goes to show that McCain really doesn't relate to people nearly as well as the MSM seems to think he does and Barack relates better.
I yell that at my TV all the time....lol

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paul c — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:14:46 GMT

I hate to tell you republicans but this guy is head and shoulders above McCain in the intelligence and common sense departments.

Did a little truth about McCains inner feelings slip through?

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SOLDIER — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:26 GMT

WOW!AS A SOLDIER THESE ARE THE PEOPLE I DEFENDED? I FEEL SINK TO THE STOMACH! AND I'M FEARFUL FOR OBAMA.

GOT TO SEE, THESE ARE SAD TIMES, AND PEOPLE ARE SO DIVIDED AND HATEFUL...

McCain-Palin Rally Attendees: "Obama Is A Terrorist"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/09/mccain-palin-rally-attend_n_133240.html

CAN MCCAIN WIN THIS TYPE OF WAR TOO!

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RF Basking Ridge, NJ — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:38 GMT

Thanks for the info. I thought it interesting that Gallop called your cell phone. I thought they were worried about undercounting those that only use cell phones because they weren't calling them. Go figures.

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kevin, detroit, MI — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:46 GMT

Clearly the statement was not meant as derogatory. McCain was speaking to the "common man" out there... most of whom did NOT know Fannie & Freddie before all this. Anyone thinking otherwise needs to give their head a shake.

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Dorothy, Illinois — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:52 GMT

Watching Sen McCain during the debate and the past few days, I get the impression that the strain of the long campaign is taking a toll on him. He looks and acts like he is tired. The grind of a political campaign would tax ayounger man, so it would only be natural that a man over 70 would feel the strain.

Have we heard anything lately about the state of his health? Being POTUS is a taxing responsibility--I wonder if he is really up to the task?

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Molly — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:55 GMT

BUT - YOU sir were totally "Undecided" - think NOT or this simple response would not upset you!
Wright, Ayres, Raines, Rezko - ACORN - all corrupt guys that obama does NOT seem to know?????
Does the obama gang really think the American people are that stupid to vote for a RADICAL FRAUD?????

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That One — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:59 GMT

I'm going to vote for THAT ONE!

I'm John McGoo, and I approved the message

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Jonathan Swift — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:16:29 GMT

Mr. Clark has every right to feel he was condescended to. However, keep in mind John McCain spends a good deal of time with Sarah Palin, so he may be losing the ability to actually answer a question, and moreover probably is used to assuming a total lack of knowledge.

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Jane — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:16:52 GMT

Obama eads McCain by 8 points in West by God Virginia...the reddest of the red states. New American Research Group poll!

http://americanresearchgroup.com/pres2008/WV08.html

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Bakers Dozen — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:17:01 GMT

Is it too late to draft Mitt Romney? You know, someone that at least understands how the economy works. Not like the two no loads we have running today.

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dyellon md — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:17:11 GMT

This is an example of how out of touch McCain is with the changes in our society. Just because he is a black man or young doesn't mean he never heard of Fannie Mae or Fannie Mack. I am a physician and teach at a University Hospital and I never heard of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mack. McCain is hung up with stereotypes and can't relate to the way the world is today, not 1960. Never assume that someone is ignorant and always speak to people of any color, race, economic station, religion with the utmost of respect and dignity. That is what I teach my Medical Students. Maybe McCain should go back to school for a refresher course on how to treat your fellow man. His rants about Obama have that same tone of disrespect and superiority. Do you really want a man with this temperment to be President of the USA??? I don't think so. And I won't even mention is moronic choice for Vice President, I promise.

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Abby — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:17:30 GMT

Let's make it all about RACE - AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Really - if obama had of been the one to respond to this "Undecided" voter - would this even be posted????
Think NOT!

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dyellon md — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:18:24 GMT

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Irene, Boston — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:18:31 GMT

Of course you knew, Oliver. McCain thought he was talking to Palin.

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The OTHER one, LA, CA — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:20:17 GMT

I wonder if John McCain will refer to this gentleman as "the OTHER one?"

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smartest guy in the room, IL — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:20:22 GMT

Please cover the video of the McCain/Palin video produced in the Strongsville OH campaign event. This is appaulling. I am ashamed that these people would even carry the American flag.

Also Robert F. Kennedy has a compeling piece on the Huffington Post regarding Sarah Palin's ties to the Alaska Independence Party.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjxzmaXAg9E

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U2 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:20:45 GMT

You know who doesnt know about Freddie Mac - "That One"