McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Kim, Pasadena, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:02:17 GMT

Simply wonderful! I am being sarcastic. Senator McCain you have just (with your own words) confirmed the worst fears about our Country's intentions with foreign leaders around the world. Please! Someone tell Senator McCain to mind his tongue!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

mb-texas — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:04:25 GMT

Well he finally told it like is all about oil.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Obama for President — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:05:21 GMT

I knew this 5 years ago when it started! How could anyone believe anything different? It has always been about oil. American lives have literaly been sacrificed to the god of oil. That's who Bush and the republicans worship.

It is time for a serious CHANGE/ Obama 08

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Lisa, proud Obama supporter in working class New Britain, CT — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:06:12 GMT

Yeah OK, does anyone REALLY believe we're not there for oil...I have that bridge to sell you (said with a short sigh).

Just showing that its a long way till Nov. (long time for more gaffe's, err, truths).

Obama for our best future
(and thanks to all who told me what P-I-G was in basketball, I was a bit familiar with it when it was more described...may have played it in school gym at some point, remember it as being fun!)

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Judgement will Prevail — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:06:42 GMT

The Grumpy Old Politicians at their best ..

G.O.P. only know's how to attack...well maybe they can't even get that right anymore...Practise doesn't make perfect with these guys...
Joe where the hell are you!!!!Line, line!!!!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

donna — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:07:06 GMT

MCCAIN TRIES TO CLARIFY AND DEFEND MIDEAST OIL COMMENTS

-First read

With about as much success that he, and the GOP have had with his trying to spin on his flippant response, "make it a hundred", years in Iraq!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

ET — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:09:00 GMT

McCain is in for a bumpy ride this election cycle. Is he healthy enough to get through it?

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Steve A Jonesboro IN — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:11:07 GMT

Exactly who of the rebubs is runnig for president-this stupid old fool or his advisors and "handlers"? This old clown is so out of it it would be funny if it wasn't so serious! I never thought I would see another candidate as dumb as bush, but here he is! PLEASE America, just say NO to this bumbling idiot, he is in WAY over his head!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Tracy — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:16:08 GMT

I appreciate McCain exposing the reason why over 4000 American soilders haved died and over 30,000 are disabled and why - Hilary CLinton, George Bush and he voted for the war...Oil.... As Hillary said...God Bless the Rich.....

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

JIM FRANKLYN, WOODSTOCK — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:20:48 GMT

POLITIC IS POLITICS, PATHETIC. IT IS A SHAME HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS NEED TO BE SPENT TO ELECT PROFESSIONAL LIARS. THAT MONEY SHOULD BE SPENT HELPING FEED THE POOR, IMPROVE HEALTHCARE AND PROTECT SENIORS.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

ariel — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:21:16 GMT

He just lost the vote if every active serviceman and woman.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Gail, Dayton, OH — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:21:26 GMT

Ok....Media....I think you need to earn your stripes. Surely after raking Obama over the goals for 7 days for someone elses comments, Rev Wright, you can hold McCain to be accountable for his own.

Why do I think McCain will get a pass. Where are all the breaking news flash like when Obama made his bitter comment. This is just amazing

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Declaration of Independency — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:25:23 GMT

So... did the oil take Sadam's WMDs? I'm confused. I have to have to ask, WTF is "independency"? And did he really just try to say he was misquoted again? I don't think its possible for him to be misquoted bc people have to be able to understand what it is you are trying to say before they spin it. It seems like Mr. McMisquote might not be sure what day it is.

“No, I was thinking about- it’s not hard to- we will not,” excuse me my friend but I pooped myself and this is my last pair of depends... I mean dependency... no wait independency... Dammit don't misquote me. We'll have to continue this conversation tomorrow. Don't forget the donuts with sprinkles.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:26:15 GMT

FLASH BULLETIN! It wasn't the invasion of KUWAIT,
a sovereign nation?
it wasn't WMD?? It wasn't 9/11??? It really was, OIL?????
Oh, and a despot gassed his own people and maybe
won't again? And Israel may not ever be in big danger? And maybe putting your own people and opposition through wood chippers wasn't bad enough? Oh, oh,I did say, 9/11???

Oil. The billion dollar profits of the oil companies and the people paying almost $4.00 per gallon and 4,000 plus dead in Iraq is worth it since it's really oil, right?? Whoa, baby.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Dave, NY, NY — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:27:41 GMT

Please tell me this is on film.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Rick, NC — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:28:23 GMT

This is more of the stray talk express...mccain was not referring to gulf I...the only reason the united states has wasted trillions of dollars and thousands of american lives in the middle east since the 70's is because of oil...

We are hardly a nation that would have done all of that for humanitarian reasons...especially under repugnant presidents

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

mike ca — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:29:55 GMT

yeah... john we're going have to move your desk down to the basement yeah... and I'll take that stapler from you to.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Barry, IL — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:30:37 GMT

mcame is a senile old man. He was right the first time. Iraq is about oil. The central war on terrorism theme is something mcsame got from the bushleaguers.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Tim, Arlington, Texas — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:31:41 GMT

What is really amazing is that I have not heard any of this on FOX. Well, I guess its not that amazing.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Josh, Sacramento, CA — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:32:10 GMT

So the truth comes out from McCain, we do go to war for oil! No more HillBilly's and McBush's, its time for change!

Obama '08

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

And What... — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:08 GMT

I don't think regular voters care if we went to war over oil or not. I personally kind of thought that the war was over oil, as I imagine many other voters believe also. It only matters to people heavily involved in politics that make their living over analyzing every statement made. I think that Keith Olbermann has an obsession with Bill Oriely and needs some professional help. His mocking voice he uses when he names Oriely "the worst person in the world" is so obnoxious I can't stand to watch him. I don't mind the commentators before him and after him, but I just hate Olbermann. He is so biased towards Obama it is sad.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

voter, atlanta, ga — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:13 GMT

what a bumbling fool!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

jmp, northern mn — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:25 GMT

****MSNBC****

kudos for you for not letting this slip by.
America deserves to have its press challenge all three of the major candidates.

Great job!! Have a great weekend!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:34:44 GMT

Man, this 'expletive' hasn't even hit the fan, yet.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Leslie Philadelphia PA — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:36:08 GMT

OMG!!!! This man is more dangerous than Bush or Clinton. He stumbles, he stammers, he confuses, he forgets, he has a terrible temper,and is ill-informed. He even called his wife a vile name that that ryhmes with runt. Now which of the above qualifies him forthe oval office.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Sandra, Louisville, KY — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:36:27 GMT

Wow.......

Note to campaign: Make sure the old coot always has a senior advisor traveling with him......or at least Joe Lieberman............

Wow.................

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Michael, Pittsburgh, PA — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:42:19 GMT

Please McBush how can we trust you to be a president if you already showing signs of alzaimer desease. Go home...America deserve better...OBAMA 08!!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

chris, SC — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:43:27 GMT

This is just another example of how John McCain is getting a free ride while the democrats are bloodying themselves. Obama is the nominee. Let's end this so we can hold McCain to some reasonable standard and shine the light of day on every mistake, gaff, and senior moment he has. Now that'll be fun.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

your face — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:45:54 GMT

If McCain is elected, he may even be a worse president than Bush.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Amber, IN — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:54:04 GMT

Oh so the war IS about Oil. Thanks for clarifying, McBush.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

RT, CT — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:56:25 GMT

And you HRC supporters plan to vote for McInsane if Obama gets the democratic nomination? No s**t we are in the mess we are in.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Nini T. — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:58:03 GMT

why are you reporting this story? this is actually news. the media is more concerned about rev. wright and the other "juciy" stuff...don't offend us w/ your attempts at being real journalist. get back to the good stuff. it is too, late to exhibit knowledge and standards.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Quinn, Denton, TX — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:58:05 GMT

WOW and this is the best the Rep's can do.

This is going to be easy.

Obama all the way

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

James Lee Chatsworth, GA — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:58:32 GMT

So it has come to this. We must choose among a perpetual power seeking liar,an elitist racist or a doddering old fool for our president. How in God's holy name can we gain the wisdom to see which is the lesser of these three evils?

Heaven help us all.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Chick — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:02:26 GMT

Wow, and I'll bet this will get about 1,0000000000th the attention Rev. Wright did. Wonder why?

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Joe Campbell, Milwaukee, WI — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:03:09 GMT

We'll see if the mainstream media picks up on his continued conflicting statements, just like his 100 year remark and the Minneapolis bridge comments and the confusion of Shiite and Sunni. He says something he believes or that shows his lack of understanding on a topic, goes back behind the curtain where advisers tell him he shouldn't have said that, and then comes back with lame excuses and poor explanations. I won't be surprised if he's given easy treatment AGAIN. Unbelievable.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Adam King, Columbus, Ohio — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:03:22 GMT

Wow, way to hand feed the clarification to McCain NBC reporter. Scared of his temper or something.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

mg atl ga — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:05:15 GMT

He's senile. Alzheimer Stage 1

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:06:01 GMT

No senior advisors travelling with him...
the buck stops there, folks, at the President.
What we need is not another President who needs a minder, a coach, or a translator.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Dave, Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:06:44 GMT

Wow - really "tough" questioning. I'm glad we have such intrepid reporters - lol. Willing to grill Obama on Wright but giving McCain a free pass on such a monumental gaffe.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Tom, Raymond, Maine — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:07:19 GMT

Didn't I read somewhere that Senator Clinton voted for the Iraq war, too?

If so, it will be interesting to hear her take on McCain's new gaff.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

don — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:07:31 GMT

can you imagine ,if it was obama that made that comment. the press would have killed him.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Marie, Charleston, SC — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:33:20 GMT

I'm not at all worried about national polls that say McCain is ahead of or running even with either Dem candidate. As soon as there is a Democratic nominee, things like this are going to tank McCain quickly. Nobody's paying attention now...they will soon.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Bob, Texas — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:35:41 GMT

I'm certainly glad that he...that is I...we now finally, have the clear...that is, the current or past interpretation of...

Wow! "Bright, articulate and able to think on his feet." At least I thought that was one of the competencies we needed in the leader of the free world.

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Fred D. — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:35:51 GMT

can you say "flip flop"!!!!

McCain tries to clarify Mideast oil remark

Bob, Chicago — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:38:44 GMT

Well it is now a fact MSNBC is a racist station. David Gregory 3 nites in a row Rev. Wright. Now Dan Abrams has a Friday nite special for an hour on Rev. Wright. Why Why Why? I turned it off. More to the point MSNBC wants this issue to play and play and play. The longer it plays the more coverage. Who cares if its piling on, who cares if its racist, who cares if it damages the party, and who cares if it damages the country. This station doesn't because Clinton has been their choice from the beginning. Right Chuck "Clinton" Todd? Then there's Andrea "Anti Dems" Mitchell and Chris "Penn. knows best" Matthews. MSNBC can never critize CNN or Fox for their strange broadcasts because MSNBC has topped them all. Hope you guys never have a bad day.

Bob, Chicago