McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Johnson, New Orleans, LA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:14:09 GMT

I don't see a big deal with them using peoples full name. However, if individuals are using his middle name as a sign of disrespect, then it is clearly a problem. This election is about issues and only issues will let the candidate win. I believe that the public has finally become aware of the surroundings. They are more in tune with their government than ever before. Things that the government has gotten away with will no longer be the norm. McCain: Welcome to the new generation of politics.

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:16:52 GMT

Typical right-wing sleaze. They're going to throw so much of this "stuff" we'll all need a shower after the election. Republican politics in all its glory.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:18:22 GMT

A message to all you people thinking of running for office....

Before you jump into the abyss....
Better think twice when it comes to your name.....

I see nothing wrong with the statements Mr. Cunningham made.

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Maria Colorado — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:19:08 GMT

These people think they are acting in good nature! Cunningham and people that are narrow minded should not be allowed to introduce any person. When we act like this we are as bad as the terrorist we claim are out to get us. Great example for the kids.

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sotiredofignorance — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:20:53 GMT

If Bill Cunningham was invited to warm up the crowd...doesn't that give him a role in the campaign? Come on McCain, take responsibility for the people you involve yourself with.

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Arch Stanton — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:21:07 GMT

So now other campaigns are not allowed to use Obama's name when referring to him?

I know that he has achieved an almost God-like status among many, and the press treats him as if he writes their paychecks, but we should now take note if someone calls him by his name?

I wonder how many times the words Hillary RODHAM Clinton have been printed or spoken? Anyone take the speakers to task over it?

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:21:20 GMT

Bill Cunningham is about as low as trash can get. Nothing but a Rush, Hannity, O'Reilly wannabe, but lacking in talent.

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adam/NYC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:22:53 GMT

Obama is not going to get the Xenophobic Vote anyway.

Obama is better than that, and so are his supporters.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:29 GMT

Wow. We're already seeing a difference between the McCain and Clinton campaigns, in how they compete against Obama. When did Clinton ever disavow comments before a storm of criticism?

These McCain guys seem a little smarter. This next one might be a tougher race.

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Trent, Edwardsville, IL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:33 GMT

At least they are having dignity and discrediting his comments. Hillary wouldn't have ever done that. **cough** Howard Wolfson **cough**... Anyways, I think it still gives evidence, with the mainstream media complaint, that Hillary's campaign is writing the GOPs speeches for them. Wasn't it just the other day that Hillary and dearest Howard were complaining about the media trying to elect Obama?

Obama 08

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Sharon Stone — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:26:42 GMT

Whats wrong with calling a man by his real full name,
especially a man running for president of the USA?

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Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:33 GMT

Lol. Does a name disqualify someone from running for office? Cunningham is a great example of why fear-mongering is bad for this country.

Maybe I should go look up a list of all the murderers, child rapists and thieves who have "Cunningham" in their name. Then talk about why Bill Cunningham's radio show sucks.

http://www.nationalscold.com

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Tampa FL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:30:21 GMT

Another crazy right-winger shouting his mouth off. Haven’t we had enough of this the last 7 years and look where we are in this country because of it?

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Rick, NC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:31:54 GMT

Get ready for more of it Barack Hussein Obama...the reprehensibles just need to scare a few million americans into thinking they would be turning the nation over to a terrorist...they can find a few million illiterates in the south and midwest to win with...

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:32:04 GMT

Cunningham is obviously an idiot. No doubt his radio show has a large folowing in the Cin'ci/Kentucky area. The Klan does, too, probably, at least from what I remember of the area. But, so what? Every fool can speak his vacuous mind in America!

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Daniel, Lawrence, Kansas — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:32:30 GMT

John McCain needs to denounce this nonsense.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:33:23 GMT

One doesn't need advance knowledge of what a bigot will say when given a microphone. I guess McWar's campaign figured that whatever he said would be helpful and they could distance himself from it later.
The campaign should take note that this sort of innuendo may backfire on them. Ask Hillary.

Hey John! No You Can't!

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:37:43 GMT

What is the big deal isn't hussein part of his name?

is he ashamed of it?

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Rob in NV — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:39:13 GMT

OK, folks, if you think using Obama's middle name is just a normal thing, I defy one of you to tell me John McCain's middle name BEFORE you google it on the internet.

Obama's middle name is going to be used in order to suggest that he is Muslim. Which he is not. But the Republicants never worry about truth, only about winning at all costs.

Put on your seat belts, America. The Republicants have only just begun their path to destruction this year.

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Bonnie — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:42 GMT

Not long ago I read an article saying that America has become the "white trash nation". When I see people reacting to something like a name or the wearing of a ethnic costume while on a diplomatic tour, it makes me shudder. Hopefully the vast majority of us are not functioning at that level. Lets make America a land of enlightened people. Once again, we can become a great example to the world.

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FP Whitaker, NC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:46 GMT

You know-I don't think it's crazy to talk about his name, his muslim father, his mixed faith school because he is selling himself as a bi-racial, mulit-cultural candidate. Hussein IS a muslim name, his father was muslim, and that's a fact. Same as Hillary was raised Lutheran. It's a fact. Obama was baptised as a christian as an adult and attends a church that honors Farrakhan. That is also a fact.

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Chris, Bedford, MA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:47 GMT

If Bill Cunningham is inferring "Saddam" with each utterance of "Hussein," then it is John McCain who needs to be called to task. Of all people, McCain should realize he is starting this bid as the underdog, with 8 years of Bush and his "politics of venom" - it's one thing to try to rally your supporters, but Senator "Straight Talk" will get smeared by this not-so-subtle character assassination, and it will be his own fault.

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Robert Sadler, Marietta, OH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:54 GMT

What's wrong with calling him by his full name? I just cannot stand the thought of saying President Obama. We need someone who has ideas about how to solve our problems. BHO has not presented any ideas as of yet. Maybe he will when his "handlers" tell him what to say. Any while I am at it, why would anyone want the endorsement of "Chappaquidick Ted" for anything. Kennedy is the biggest joke of all time. How many elections has Mary Jo voted in since 68.

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Leroy Scott, New York, NY — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:45:01 GMT

I see nothing wrong with the comments either. Only ignorant people would use a name as a basis for someone's competent - take George as in George Washington for example; as to imply a leader, wise thinker and thoughtful as well as witty. George Bush has demonstrated there is nothing in a name.

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Steve A Jonesboro IN — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:45:07 GMT

Mccain is nothing more than monkey boy bush all over again-older and just as stupid.

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Leroy Scott, New York, NY — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:45:43 GMT

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CitizenJ — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:46:20 GMT

He must be doing it because we wouldn't know who he was talking about if he only said "Barack Obama". It's obvious that we all know him as "Barack Hussein Obama".

Let's start calling McCain "John Sidney McCain". That makes sense doesn't it?

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JS Smith — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:47:43 GMT

I do not like this type of comment, but for those that call this typical right wing stuff, what is typical left wing stuff, what the NYT is doing to McCain, what Hillary is doing to Obama? I guarantee the criticism she has of Obama will reappear and she will have tht nerve to call it right wing mud. Watch and see.

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J, OH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:50:50 GMT

I wonder how many times the words Hillary RODHAM Clinton have been printed or spoken? Anyone take the speakers to task over it?
Arch Stanton (Sent Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:21 PM)

You just show your ignorance by speaking. Rodham is NOT her middle name. Her middle name is Diane. Rodham is her maiden name.

So, when was the last time you saw: Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton?

But that isn't the point, but you already knew that.

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Kelly — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:51:53 GMT

If that is the best McCain's supporters can come up with, then the future is bright for Obama. Everyone knows his entire name, and it is not stopping Barack from putting this beating on the Clinton machine.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:52:13 GMT

Jerry of cc you have no problems with Cunningham's statement because like him you are a rascist as you clearly have problems with anyone who is not anglo-saxon white male to make decisions for others. Hispanics, Muslims, Hindu's, women, mulatto's (Obama) need not apply for office. God forbid if your middle name is Adolf,the right wing slime machine,along with their enabling lap dogs like Jerry become your classic followers of hate and ignorance.

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Diana Perez, Los Angeles, Calif. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:52:41 GMT

Just for the record "Hussein" means "good looking/handsome" Just in case anyone was wondering.

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sg, michigan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:53:43 GMT

Hussein is just a name. It's silly to infuse bigotry into it. But people do--much like children at the playground.

It's odious when people intentionally draw attention to it to spur xenophobic feelings. But we see a group of small minded people who will.

Those who revel in this behavior rarely vote Democrat if vote at all. I think Senator Obama is tough enough to deal with this.

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Charles W, Anaheim, CA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:53:53 GMT

You people that agree it's ok to use a person's name to be divisive, should be ashamed of yourselves!

You know it's racism at its best; it also sends a horrible message to allies and enemies across the world. This is a time when we should try to repair our standing in the world, and to emphasize the man’s middle name as to say "don't vote for him because he's different" sets us back 200 years.

Those of you who are decent Americans would know that!

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Ismael, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:56:32 GMT

I think that anyone who argues that there is nothing wrong with using his middle name is completely missing that point. Come on now! What upsets me is WHY he is using the middle name. He is trying to play to peoples fears. Almost like saying, "Come on, are you REALLY gonna vote for someone with the middle name Hussein?" We are better than that! Those Republican tactics will not work this year.
OBAMA 08!

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grant nashville,tn — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:56:49 GMT

It shows you there is little difference between right wing smear and what the Clinton's are doing. They are both very scared Of Obama's polotical power.

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Ron H, Texas — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:59:54 GMT

There is nothing wrong with using a persons complete name, but if you are not saying John Sidney McCain or Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton everytime you call their name you must be trying to make a certain point. The Bill Cunninghams are irrelevant in their comments because people believe what they want to believe and they see what they want to see and most of all God is creating another generation that is moving beyond the "fearmongering" using code language. People may have been born at night but not last night. The sad part is this type of fear tactic is the start because as soon as they figure out this will not work, they will ratchet up the fear tactics.

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Shabbar I. Edison, New jersey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:00:12 GMT

It's truly pathetic that the McCain and Clinton campaigns have resorted to this type of sleaziness. It just goes to show you, and I hope the American people, that they stand for status quo and the same old dirty tricks politics. No wonder they can’t even stand his speeches. Speeches folks!!! Since when is it a sin to make a good speech. They can’t find anything so they to stir up voters by scaring them. Its definitely silly season now and its so obvious. I guess this is last stand for both McCain and Clinton to hold on to power that is surely but slowly slipping away. Their desperation is definitely an ugly sight.

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ROFL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:00:42 GMT

There's nothing wrong with Obama's middle name. It is a very common name in the part of the world his father comes from. What is wrong is saying it with a wink and a nod, knowing how AMERICANS react to anything that is remotely linked to Islam. It's a cheap shot. Going after Obama on the issues is one thing, playing to people's ignorance and racism is quite another.

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campdog — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:00:58 GMT

You people that agree it's ok to use a person's name to be divisive, should be ashamed of yourselves!

So Charles W... does that principle extend to the "name" Billary?

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Eric — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:01:26 GMT

I think the Republicans ought to stick with this hate-mongering strategy. You go, guys! Good luck with that!

Buncha incompetents.

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Ron, TX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:02:07 GMT

John SIDNEY McCain needs to control his surrogates a little better.

I think it's cool that Barack's middle name is 'Hussein'... given that our biggest enemies and troubles are all in the Middle East, what's the one way to connect with the people of the Middle East, and turn around the disgusting hatred of America they all have? Elect a black dude named Barack Hussein Obama, who doesn't preach about destruction and war, but of hope, prosperity, and diplomacy. Make no mistake, he will not hesitate to bomb anyone that poses a threat to US safety, as no US president should, but the SECOND Barack Obama is pronounced the winner in November, the world will look at America a little bit better.

OBAMA '08!

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Alfredo,Rio Rancho, New Mexico — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:02:31 GMT

John McCain is a fairly common name, why don't you right wing nuts google it and see how many McCains are incarcerated (in jail) at this time. Then get back to us and tell us if we should blame your geriatric candidate for their problems. Republicans are SO stupid especially those that have little if any confidence in the best (?) candidate the GOP could come up with. It has to be an embarrassment to you all.

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BD Richardson, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:02:43 GMT

Welcome to the politics of guilt by parental choice. Parents if you ever want your kids to be president some day, don't name them George, don't name them Walker, don't name them Bush, and be sure not to name them Hussien.

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Doug, San Diego — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:03:43 GMT

The reichwingnuts are currently polling to see just how far they can go with the racist and sexist stuff before getting some blowback from the electorate. Here's the problem: their candidates will stay on the safe side of that line, but the reichwing echo machine on talk radio will step over it repeatedly, and random bigots and misogynists in their base will keep saying really egregious things as they have been all along. All of that combined will result in the most enourmous turn-off of the electorate ever. Only the absolute kool-aid drinking crazies will stay on the reich side of the fence. I predict an Obama landslide of unprecedented size and strength. Keep it up, reichers, you are guaranteeing a Democratic supermajority and White House.

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Peter Fischer, Los Angeles — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:03:47 GMT

Sigh. Of course there isn't anything wrong with using anyone's full name. Just like there is nothing wrong with Obama dressing in the traditional garb of Somalia out of respect when he visits.

What's wrong is idiots like Cunningham who try to use the otherwise innocent things to try to instill fear in the voters and frighten them into thinking that one person or another might be a better candidate.

I suppose though it just goes to show that whether it be McCain, Clinton, or whoever, one has to stoop quite low to come up with attacks on Obama. Isn't this fear mongering getting OLD already? Can't anyone find anything wrong with Obama other than he has a scary name or he didn't wear a certain pin at a certain time? I MEAN COME ON.

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sozzi — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:04:28 GMT

Republicans & All of America must wake up and realize that it wasn't Hussein, who attacked the United States. It was Osama Ben Laden.

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Patricia Ochoa — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:05:33 GMT

Why should Obama object to people using his middle name, or seeing him dress in African Muslim cloths, or knowing that he meets regularly with a Muslim cleric in Chicago as well as his Christian pastor? Why would he want to hide these things?

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James, Wichita, KS — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:06:26 GMT

In 2008, how far have we really come in regards to the things that have traditionally divided us?

It seems that this year will be the time to answer that question definitively. We have lived through 7 years of a politics of fear. 9/11 followed by two wars and countless concessions in regard to our privacy and civil liberties. It appears the pendulum is swinging hard back the other way to a time when we believe that, as Franklin Roosevelt said, “All we have to fear, is fear itself.”

It is becoming clear that this will be the card that the Republicans will play this year. Fear for fear’s sack. It starts with the Muslim false email. Followed by the madrassa accusations. Then there was Barack's middle name. Next we have the Somali garb photo.

So who is this scaring? We need to ask ourselves what does America stand for? Do all Muslims scare us? Do names make us squeamish with fear? Does a white robe and tunic make someone a terrorist?

It is insulting, for sure, but the sad fact is that it will play with many Americans.

If you feel fear in your heart when you hear or see these things, ask yourself, “Am I really that insecure about America? Am I that insecure about my own identity? I am going to blindly be afraid without asking questions?”

It is an insult to your intelligence and what America stands for to let these things scare us.

Politics may have been a game for a long time, but that time needs to come to an end this year. 2008 is too important. Too many people have died over the last 7 years and too many American’s lives are on the line in the future.

Make a decision about the presidency based on the facts, not silly photos or the heated “Jerry Springer Show” politics of the past.

What do you really want America to stand for?

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converse — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:07:18 GMT

Typical good cop/bad cop rethug tactics. The smear gets out there, and then McCain gets to look "respectful" by denouncing it.

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Ben, Arlington, VA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:08:22 GMT

Well, that's Bill Cunnigham's deal. He likes to play on racial biases. I've heard him refer to the Senator from Illinois as Osama Obama on several occasions. Cunningham has a chain of "Willies" sports bars in the area. The guy is about as untouchable as you get in local media. He likes to instigate and stir up trouble.

As for his comments, I haven't seen the footage so I won't rush to judgement. But Obama's candidacy does bring up some interesting cultural issues. Was Cunningham merely saying his middle name or somehow in a crude way suggesting he's not like us--and possibly friendly to islanmic terrorists? Most likely, the answer depnds on which candidate you support.

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Jesse D St.Paul Minnesota — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:09:45 GMT

It's been widely reported that the repubs are putting out a survey to see how far they can go negitive with the race card.I see that they will do and say anything to put fear into the hearts of Americans.Sounds like Hill and Johnboy have been talking.Where have these people been?Hiding under a rock? This is the way things were in the 60"s.Time to catch up or get out of the Way.These type of people need to go! NOW

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Ben, tampa fl. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:14 GMT

Who cares, is that Obama's name or not,why are you all getting so bent out of shape over his name. I heard William Jefferson Clinton many time does that offend anyone. Give me a break. If he is so afraid of his name maybe he shoud change it. Obama just always wants to call the race card. Barrack Hussein Obama is his name get use to it, and if you don't like the name or you are ashamed of it,, don't vote for him.

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chuck, richmond, tx — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:40 GMT

Everybody here knows what is wrong w/ using the middle name -- it is the reason in which it is used. Those who say they see nothing wrong are either racists themselves or condone the race-baiting (or both). It doesn't need to be explained to anyone.

Some of you are as disgraceful as Bill Cunningham. If you can't win on the issues, try to win w/ racism

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MadeinUSA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:44 GMT

First, Obama did not name himself. He was named after his father like George Bush was. Second Barack is swahili for Blessed and America is, truly blessed!!

I have been reading blogs and it seems some of the people who claim to be conservatives sound a tad bit ignorant to think that one's given name (which none of us have control over) should be a defining factor in being the commander-in-chief. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but it's just shameful that some of these so called media and pundits think most Americans are too dumb to reject silly politics. I believe most conservatives out there are better than this and are well informed and will publicly reject such nonsense. I hope they get to speak up against this rubbish representation of them. It's a new dawn in American politics and these pundits need to watch as Americans educate themselves and rise above the crappy politics that's brought this country to this struggling point.

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JOAN, CHICAGO, IL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:48 GMT

MCCAIN, YOU ARE THE WINER. the media is playing so great, pushing for Obama so he can be beat in November, they know that Obama will never win becasue he is black and they prefer to have a white men in the white house, that is what american people is use to. the fact is that CLinton is fighting against those machos oriented men and women and agaisnt the media. It make me have more respect for her.... GO HILLARY

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chuck, richmond, tx — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:12:09 GMT

I do have to say that McCain's response was entirely appropriate and he should be commended for it. I only wish Hillary would have had the same integrity any of the number of times this sort of thing has been done by her supporters -- such as yesterday when her campaign released the photo of Obama in Kenya.

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Patrick, Detroit, MI — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:10 GMT

It's the same as posting pics of him in traditional Muslim garb. It's to play on America's "they hate us for our freedom" ignorance. Anything and I mean anything that sounds Arabic is shunned and feared.
For those that would disagree, look at some of the posts here. Allegations of Obama selling us out to the muslim world is just the fire saying his complete name fuels. Keep it up Republican working class, and when you're wondering where your jobs went and why is the country constantly fighting, remember at least you didn't vote for someone that's different.

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:23 GMT

Why does McCain have to apologize?

isn't hussein part of his name?

Obama once again crying over race/religion.

His wife big mouth is going ot cost big time.

is anybody getting Obama fatigue ?

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Lee in CA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:40 GMT

Too bad McCain's middle name isn't "Adolf." Then you'd hear this "What's the big deal?" willfully ignorant bunch of circus clowns scream like stuck pigs.

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Martin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:14:47 GMT

To Diana Perez:

So Saddam Hussein really meant: Saddam the Beautiful..?

Comforting!

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:17:00 GMT

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JWerner, NY, NY — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:17:33 GMT

Hillary Riodham Clinton, William Jefferson Clinton, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard Milhous Nixon, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, etetcetc. Just what makes Barack Hussein Obama so special his middle name can't be used? If he is elected he will have to use it in his oath. He has to use it in all legal documents right now. If he is that touchy about it maybe he should change it and if he is touchy about it -- why so? This campaign has become ridiculous with everyone tiptoeing around afraid of being called racist or sexist oe even seniorphobic. Get real. Stop fawning over this empty suitnamed Barack Hussein Obama.

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BC, Cincinnati — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:20:13 GMT

Typical of left wing media like MSNBC and CNN to trash someone for calling Obama by his full name. The one who shoul dbe the most mad is Hillary.

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YouthVote08 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:20:31 GMT

Hussein if I am not misstaken means "buetiful, little boy" and Saddam was not even in power when Obama was born. So go figure a mother would name their son's middle same "buetiful, little boy". These conservative talk show host need to grow up and start talking about the issues, or they can just fade into the history books as a failed movement.

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Sumit, Morris County, NJ — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:21:40 GMT

Typical right-wing tactics... let's stick to the issues please.

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Xavier, Washington, DC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:23:45 GMT

To all those who don't think this is a big deal, tell me the middle names of the following people:

John McCain
Mike Huckabee
Rudy Guiliani (sp)
Mitt Romney
Fred Thompson
John Edwards
Bill Richardson
Joe Biden
Chris Dodd

You can't because you don't know. Why don't you know? Because they don't use them. Hillary Clinton began her campaign as Hillary Rodham Clinton, so she's fair game. The truth is the only reason Barack's middle name became known and an issue is because conservatives brought it up and keep mentioning it in hopes of raising doubts or fears.

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AJ, Boulder - Colorado — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:24:54 GMT

Someone at MSNBC / NBC News please get the video of this rant and post it. It was OUTRAGEOUS what Bill Cunningham did. He's a shock jock on WLW 700am in Cincinnati and I'm not a bit surprised that John McCain was embarrassed by what he said.

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PJ Ranson WV — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:27:02 GMT

Why is Obama a member of a church that does not allow whites to be members. It also speaks of Africa as their main concern and America second. Do you all want a president that is focused on Africa first and America second. Talk about racism. Obama is supposed to represent all people if elected as president however no white members allowed in his church. What will be next...... no white people allowed in America or at least no rights for white people or anyone else who isn't African American.

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Goldie, Atlanta — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:27:33 GMT

To call Barack Obama by his middle name is not, in and of itself, derisive. It is, after all, his name. It's when it is infused with bigotry and intended as a slur that get's people into trouble. I applaud McCain for taking a stand. This is something Hillary Clinton would never do.

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Amanda, Yorktown, VA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:27:38 GMT

Three words...
No Republicans Can't!

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John Sidney McCain III — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:31:08 GMT

You all do know John McCain's middle name is Sidney?
Does that make him a woman?
If you liked what this DJ-Hack said, you're too far gone anyway, no impact.

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P. Page Denver, Co — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:32:03 GMT

Mr. Cunningham has been doing this when he is on the radio for the last 6+months and he makes no bones about how he feels, and makes many other negative, cultural remarks about Obama, and when listeners call in to object, he will begin to overtalk, rant, rave and yell. I can not believe all these people did not know who this man was, and how he always handles himself on the air-----shame on your campaign mccain-finally someone spoke up-he is defined by his dislike for the other party candiates and this just shows how the mccain bunch did not do their homework!!!!!!!!

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Kim, Cincinnati, Oh — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:35:25 GMT

How come the Democrats can slam conservatives and Republicans on a daily basis but as soon as someone like Bill Cunningham speaks, he loses the right of free speech? Oh that's right I forgot the same does not apply for both parties. And for the elitist liberal, you discredit yourself for generalizing the people of the Ky/Cincy area.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

zzzzzzzzzzz — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:37:25 GMT

fake outrage

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Patrick, Detroit, MI — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:39:05 GMT

Democrats are too stupid to realize they are being set up.

Obamabots you have been punk'd :(
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Why is it that Republicans always, always, always have to come up with some name-calling brand during the election period. How is it that one party has a monopoly on immature, devisive rhetoric?

Clinton=slick willy, Kerry= flip-flopper, now this. Is this the leadership experience we've been hearing so much about. I suppose Obama should have started back in kindergarten.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Really I Mean Really — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:42:31 GMT

The only reason why the jerk used his middle name is to play on you lack on knownledge when it comes people. Just because someone may have some type of name with a Muslim meaning it does not make them a terrorist. I guess whe can associate anyone with a Irish name to the IRA over in Ireland, or maybe Polish, Austrialla,New Zeland, or any were in the UK for that matter. wake up people the only reason why Hillary brought it up and McCain's supporter brought it up was to play on fears of the mind. I can't believe most of American can be this stupid I mean really

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

clikdawg, Centerville, USA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:43:36 GMT

Those with a memory for minutiae will recall the repeated invocation "George ... Herbert ... Walker ... Bush" ...

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Monica, Cincinnati, OH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:43:53 GMT

Mr. Cunningham refers to John McCain as "John Wayne McCain".....which is a good reference to an iconic and beloved movie star, John Wayne. There are Democratic and Republican supporters alike who go over the top in their enthusiasm for their candidate. Different strokes for different folks!

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Paul — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:11 GMT

After the scared of everything republicans say Hussein
a few times they will start in with the teror alerts that we have not seen since the last election.
Not this time you no governing, can't run a war, screw up the economy, scare the idiots among us Republicans, not this time. The republican message has run it's pathetic course. Say hello to my little friend, President Barrack Hussein Obama!!!!!

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Kevin, Cincinnati, OH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:22 GMT

For everyone who knows nothing more than what they read here on the MSNBC report.

Throughout his radio career, Bill Cunningham has often referred to presidents (and candidates) by their full name. He would say Richard Milhouse Nixon, Ronald Wilson Reagan, William Jefferson Clinton, George Walker Bush, etc... He called him Barack Hussein Obama - his full name.

He just provided further proof that you can't even say Obama's full name without taking heat. I like the guy and his pep rally's have a lot of people interested in politics that haven't felt any connection in the past, maybe ever. He might be a good president, though I disagree with many of his positions and will likely not vote for him. But Barack Obama is not perfect and is not above criticism or confrontation.

And to those who think that the midwest is a bunch of xenophobic and racist rubes. Please leave the coasts! Travel a bit! Your man Obama has swept racist middle America, a place that will NEVER vote for a man of color. Hillary is holding strong in the "enlightened" territories of Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and California. Sorry that your closed-minded biases were incorrect.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Kathy, Honolulu — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:37 GMT

If all the Republicans can do to win this election is imply someone's name is a problem - fear-mongering - they will lose by an even bigger landslide. And if they do it now, it'll be such old news by the election they'll be forced to run a real campaign. So I don't have a problem with it, it's akin to shooting themselves in the foot.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Steve, Hartford, CT — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:46:56 GMT

Looks like McCain has more class than Hillary does. He may have sold out a number of his principles to run for the presidency, but damned if he isn't still a class act. Finally, a clean presidential race!

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Hillary2008!!!! — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:35 GMT

Of course, McCain would only have the old last century's news to use against Hillary which is so old, no one wants to hear it anymore....thus, she is more electable..

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Ronnie M, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:50:44 GMT

The problem is that they are trying to connect his middle to something negative (terrorist). If you cant see that you have serious issues in common sense. Its a low jab in politics. I hope Barack is better to look the other way.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

John, Morgan Hill, California — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:50:53 GMT

McCain's campaign was fully in control of that event and could have cut the loud mouth short, but they didn't.

McCain's "oh, did I get caught with my hand near the cookie jar again" response doesn't cut it.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Mike, Boston MA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:51:11 GMT

Ok, lets get this straight. Obama says he was never a muslem, even though he was raised a muslem in Indonesia for 10 years. But lets take him at his word on that. The question is, Why would his parents give him a muslem middle name if he wasnt born a muslem?

And his racist comments in the SC debate make me sick. I was deeply offended when he said. "I would have to see the man dance before I could tell you if he was a BROTHER." When asked if Bill Clinton was black. So if you cant dance your just a stupid white boy? If a Republican had said something like that their career would be over.

McCain supporter plays up 'Hussein'

Michael Myers — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:31:27 GMT

Why is it that when we elect a new president, that we can't also elect a new congress to go with it. I think congress should have the same term limitations as the president.