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March 6, 2008
Beat 360° 3/6/08
Posted: 03:16 PM ET

Whats shakin’ Bloggers!?! No, literally… check out this hand-shaking photo-op between presumptive GOP nominee John McCain and President Bush.

You know what? Let’s make it tonight’s ‘Beat 360°’ shall we? Everyday we post a picture - and you provide the caption. Our staff will get in on the action too.

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“OK you two, get together now… ready?…  Say ‘Mac & cheeeese!’

Have fun with it.

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- David Reisner, 360° Digital Producer

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240 Comments
Richard Dildine   March 6th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

OUCH

Sarah, Atlanta, GA   March 6th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

“McCain is pretty storng for an old man.”

Cindy   March 6th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Good Lord John…I knew you were good at strong arming but jeeze..let go of my hand!!

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

Jonathan Walston   March 6th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Good one John! Got me again with that old hand buzzer prank. Bye the way, where is your American Flag lapel pin?

Rutgers Keith , State College, PA   March 6th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Bush: “Eight years in this job makes your teeth fall out John.”

Monika, Eagar AZ   March 6th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

McCain, hissing through his teeth: “See, that’s how I was tortured as POW. They squeeze your hand like that while fletching their teeth, pretending to smile.”

Bush: “Ooouuu, man, that hurts! Let go of me or I’ll withdraw my support instantly!”

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   March 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Bush: ” I endorse Mike McCain!”

McCain: “It’s John, Sir”

Bush: ” I endorse Mike McJohn!”

McCain “No Sir, the other way around”

Bush “I endorse John McMike!”

McCain “Uuhhmm,hehe, nevermind.”

Joseph Kowalski, North Huntingdon, PA   March 6th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Take it easy, John. I may have to veto a few more bills with that hand.

Tara   March 6th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

“Wow McCain, have you been working out?”

Rutgers Keith , State College, PA   March 6th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

McCain through clenched teeth:

“Mr. President, please let go of my hand. I can’t stand next to you for too long…you know…its the approval rating thingy.”

Kelly and Deepali, Farmington,CT   March 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Bush: Wow thats a firm handshake
McCain: What am I getting myself into?

Jonathan Walston   March 6th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hey, watch that left hand, John. We’re Conservative. Remember?

Monika, Eagar AZ   March 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

(I bet you won’t post that one:)

DUMB AND DUMBER

Marilyn; Latham, NY   March 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Bush: “John, if you want the key to the White House, you’re gonna have to arm-wrestle me for it!”

dimagios   March 6th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

bush to mccain: “well done john! but you got to whiten your teeth for the primaries…”

Rutgers Keith , State College, PA   March 6th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

“If you wanna be President John, I strongly suggest you get some new ties.”

Genny, Cleveland, OH   March 6th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

John McCain thinking, “Cheney was right, it’s easy to be a ventriliquist if you have the right dummy.”

Steve Ramsey   March 6th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Larry… Curly… Wait a minute, Where’s Moe?

Steve

Jenny PhD   March 6th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

So what was that about my illegitimate kid back in 2000? And Cindy’s drug problems? Take that you lame duck.

Cindy   March 6th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

A conservative and a liberal agreeing to work across the lines!

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

Monika, Eagar AZ   March 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Photographer: “Hmm, I don’t think that “Mac and Cheese” thing is working. Let’s just stick with “cheese”. On the count of three…. one… two… three…. cheeeeeeese!”

Leslie   March 6th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

“Say it George, or you’ll never use that hand again - I support John McCain!”

Barb   March 6th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Uh what was I suposed to say for you today John?

Gary Lawrence, KS   March 6th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

OK, Mr. President….Now smile and say nice things about me.

Jennifer   March 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Ouch! George, you’re hurting my hand, my friend!

lenny stewart   March 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

now its my time to wear the teeth - you just smile…. i’ll give them back to ya in a second!!!

maureen from california   March 6th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Bush: Ah, what the, Mccain you are squeezing the ‘@?$’ out of my hand!

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

“I know McCain will be just as popular as I am!”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

“Hang on tight John, we’re going down!”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Adam Lakeland, FL   March 6th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

“Wow only a few more months left in office, Mr. President”

“Hey guys what is this bozo talking about. Someone needs to tell him, I am the decider, and I will decide when my time deciding is up”

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

“you heard right, McCain-Bush…we’re gonna be unstoppable!”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Ron B, Surprise, AZ   March 6th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Bush - Oh-h-h your squezing my hand
McCain - Thats payback for 8 years ago…

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

“I’m serious, John is really happy I am endorsing him, that smile is genuine…honest!”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Linda Mile High City   March 6th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Live from the White House … Grumpy Old Men in 3D

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

“And this Big-Mac has NEVER used performance enhancing drugs!”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Barb Madruga   March 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Bzzzz - gotcha!

Charlotte D   March 6th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Ouch John! Don’t squeeze my hand so hard. Uncle, uncle!

Charlotte D
Stockton CA

David   March 6th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Bush: “I swear, it’s almost lifelike!”

David
Brooklyn NY

David   March 6th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

“Wonder twin powers, ACTIVATE!”

Brooklyn, NY

J Brown   March 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

See, I can play nice with a senator.

Bonnie/ New Port Richey, FL   March 6th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

George: Ouch, John that hurts.
John: Now don’t ever come near me and my campaign again unless you want to see my famous temper. Keep smiling……….

Susan   March 6th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

My friends—– this is my standing next to President Bush cheesey smile. Get used to it

OR

My friends— Do you think he actually knew where the red phone was?????

Michael, NC   March 6th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

“Man your teeth are yellow John.”

“Well, at least I still have mine.”

Jenn D--Calgary Alberta Canada   March 6th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Gee John, I bet you could even take Anderson Cooper with that grip. You should challenge him to an arm wrestling match at the next debate!

Rob, Pago Pago, American Samoa   March 6th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Bush: “Let me show you John’s sundial watch - its solar powered!”

Kevin "Kay Dee" Dennis, Los Angeles CA   March 6th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

OH JOHN..

OH DEAR…..

OH JOHN……

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT KUNG FU GRIP!

CAN I HAVE MY HAND BACK?

Conrad W.   March 6th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Denture adhesive cream ad:
“Poligrip user on the left and non Poligrip user on the right”

susan s   March 6th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Bush, you ARE going to stump for me!

Bart from Chicago   March 6th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Owe! This old guy is strong,I know he can whip that skinny Obama,but I’m not sure he could take Hillary.

David   March 6th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

That’s an extremists-ly strong hand shake ya got there pardner

Jacob Wolk   March 6th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Don’t Think I’ve forgotten the 2000 Election, George

Martin A. Maese   March 6th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

I forgot to wash my hand after I went to the restroom!

Diane N.   March 6th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Bush:(singing) I’ve got rhythm, I’ve got music…gotta dance….

McCain:(thinking to self) *Just keep smiling…sqeeze the hand harder maybe he’ll stop*

Damian   March 6th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

John, please take it easy. I promise not to come out on the campaign trail if you just let go.

linda   March 6th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

PLEASE JOHN…you only have to wait a few more months but you still have to win !

Barb Madruga   March 6th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

John, you’d better think about working on your tan.

Joey   March 6th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Veneers Senator…veneers

Venice, CA

Bryan Asheville, NC   March 6th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

And to help Senator McCain, I give him… thy presidential teeth!

quinn/Bham, AL   March 6th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Bush: “They could have given me a moment to put my teeth in.”
McCain: “Check your pocket, sir.”
Bush: “Who are you?”
McCain: “You’re endorsing me for President.”
Bush: “Oh, nice to finally meet you Mr. Romney, I’ve heard great things about you.”
McCain: “My names’ McCain.”
Bush: “Wow, that was a big mistake.”

Sarah   March 6th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Bush to McCain: ” Ick, Don’t touch me. You have cooties”

Sarah

Pensacola FL

Lou Barra   March 6th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

McCain: Say it, say it or I’ll bring you to your knees….

Bush: Okay, okay …Uncle…UNCLE…UNCLE!!!!

McCain: Not Uncle you idiot, say you Endorse Me. Or I’ll crush you.

Ed Lynn   March 6th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

“And here’s one of those torture techniques I learned in the war. It’s called the Chinese Joy Buzzer Torture!”

Joan, Northampton, MA   March 6th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

John: “Let go of my HAND!”
Bush: “No YOU let go of my hand!”
John: “NO you let go of my hand!”
Bush: “No you let GO of my hand!”
John: “No you LET go of my hand!”
Bush: ” You let go first!”
John: “You let go first!”
Bush: “You let go first or I’ll call my Secret Service guys.”
John: “You call your Secret Service guys and I’ll call mine.”

Jared Jones Las Vegas   March 6th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

McCain: If only my teeth were as white as my hair….I could be as handsome as Mitt Romney

Bush: And if I had teeth, I could be as handsome as Bill Clinton, and then maybe the staffers would listen to me instead of giggling all the time .

Marie Prevost, Sooke, British Columbia   March 6th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

“I”m so happy to turn this job over to you John I can sing.”

Kayle, CT   March 6th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Owww John your hurting me.

Trent, Edwardsville, IL   March 6th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

“What!? You’re here to replace me!?”

Trent, Edwardsville, IL   March 6th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

“Uhh, which camera am I supposed to be looking at?”

Tina Louise [imginger]   March 6th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Owww…. Ahhh… McCain has my full and unequivocal endorsement!

[Whispers:] You don’t have to strong-arm me for the endorsement there, John…. I’m on your side, remember?

- Detroit

Mark   March 6th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Congratulations John, you’re the proud owner of the war in IRAQ!

Joy   March 6th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

McCain: So how soon before you go back to Crawford?

Pres. Bush: Not soon enough!

Shane   March 6th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Hey John, let go a second, Barney’s going to town on my leg and Laura’s in the house teaching Hillary how to answer the phone.

Michael Holtman, Newport, RI   March 6th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Bush: “I’ve been spending a lot of time reading palms, and if you look right here John, you can see where these 3 lines on your hand come together and form an axis of evil”

Daniel Pompano Beach FL   March 6th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

That’s for beating me the last Election Gummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick Strickland   March 6th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

You’ll support me if you know whats good for ya!

Pramod (Chicago IL)   March 6th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

aarrghhh…don’t squeeze my hand hard John…okay, I won’t make make my usual dumb remarks!

Tim Cason, West Covina, CA   March 6th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

ahhhhhhh the buzzer trick!!

Philip Lord   March 6th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Oh! my God, I can’t believe this guy thinks strategery is a word.

Philip Lord
Mobile, AL

Tim Cason   March 6th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Quit tickling my palm John

West Covina, CA

Nick Strickland   March 6th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Uncle! Uncle! Man. dont squeeze that hard John, you’re stronger than me!

Tim Cason   March 6th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Ahhhhhhh, oh wait, I’m not at the doctor’s office

Another democrat in California   March 6th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

“I voted for Hillary, Tuesday.”

mychal limric puyallup, WA   March 6th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Two good reasons to move to Canada.

Virginia, Glenn Mills, Pa.   March 6th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Wow John ! I can feel the love!

Julio   March 6th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

AAAH! Someone give him a sedative. Its only the nomination…

Julio
Chicago

Penny, British Columbia, Canada   March 6th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Bush: “John, where are you going now that you are the presumptive nominee for our party.”
McCain: “I am going to Disney World to see if Mickey will be my running mate… it may be the only way we can beat the Democrats in November.”

Margie- Virginia Beach VA   March 6th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Mr President sir, will you please let go of the nation , I dont need your word a handshake will do.

Alheli Picazo (pronounced "Ala-lee Picasso"   March 6th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

“And then I said to him ‘be careful John! If you keep making that face, one of these day’s it’s gonna stay that way!’”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

M   March 6th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

(GWB) John, the last time I was holding a guy’s hand this long we were taking a beautiful stroll through Saudi Arabia. Wait a second, does this count as cheating?

(JM) Just smile for the cameras please.

(GWB) Oh right, cameras.

Morgen (Scottsdale, AZ)

nor   March 6th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Yeah, me and J. Mac go waayyy back! Way back to…when was that??? September??!

Nor
alrington va

Kenneth, Bloomington Indiana   March 6th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

“What do you mean Gay Marriage is illegal?!”

Al, Kansas   March 6th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

I’m wearing my flag pin….where’s your’s? Didn’t you get the memo.

bill   March 6th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

McCain: Do we really need his endorsement? The things I do for an election!

Brian, Surrey, B.C.   March 6th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

“Just remember John, it’s all about my legacy.”

Jill Corral from Toledo, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Bush: Laura! Go grab that extra box of teeth white strips for Johnny.

Wayne in Phoenix   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Oh Gee! You do bite!

nor   March 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Actually, it was J. Mac’s idea to call it “The Surge”. I was planning on calling it “Operation: Ka-Blamo!”

Nor
Arlington VA

Julie   March 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Bush (singing): “My Buddy, My Buddy! Wherever I go I know heeee goes…”

McCain: Oh brother…if I didn’t need the conservative right so much…..

Betty Ann   March 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Alright, is this wide enough for my boot?

Betty Ann
Nacogdoches,TX

John   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Ahhh, come on! Do I really have to give the White House to him??!!

Kristina Boyd Hammonton, NJ   March 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I hope only the 1/3 of the country that still likes you is watching!

Jill Corral from Toledo, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Bush: “But I still have so much to do. I haven’t finished stepping on the working poor and filling the pockets of my oil tycoon cronies.”

Janna   March 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Ok, I let you look at the bracelet and make a little comment, now let go of my hand.

Sharon S.   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This picture is going to make me have nightmares for months! Steven King couldn’t have done better.

debbie orlando florida   March 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Mcain: See I can play a conservative

Bush: Great, can you keep it up for 4 years!

Dominic, Toronto, Canada   March 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

OUCH! John, try a more conservative handshake next time…

Jenn   March 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

The faces of the Republican Party:

fake smile and catchin’ flies…

Donna New Milford, NJ   March 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

“OUCH! Ok John ok! I WON’T campaign for you! Now let go!”

~Donna Polles
New Milford , NJ

Carol B., Virginia   March 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

“You know that ‘ole Amish saying - hands to work, hearts to Dog, I mean God. Sorry there John, sometimes I mix my words around.”

Marc Muneal, Atlanta GA   March 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

No, John, “passing the torch” is whatcha call one of them metaphors. We’ve got electricity to light the Whitehouse these days.

Shawn Brouse, Beavertown, Pa   March 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Whats that you said, I’m not popular at all? Hmm, I hadn’t heard that! That’s interesting. But then I didn’t know gas was going to $4 per gallon either. Oh well John, it’s your problem now. Just keep smiling like you care, he, he, he…..

onenibble   March 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Big smile! John, That Iraq mess is all yours.

Charles Cheeseman, St. John's, Canada   March 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?

Bush: I do.

Jeff Wilson   March 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Still without moving his lips, Mr. McCain then impressed the crowd by drinking a glass of water while the dummy continued to talk.

Sandeep Dhillon   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Bush to media: What are y’all looking at? Can’t two guys hold hands in public.

McCain: Hehe, good one your majesty.

Glenn   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

“Please, would you tell me,” said Alice, a little timidly, … “why your cat grins like that?” - from Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Troy Siemers   March 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Thanks for 2000, can you say Arizona’s favorite practical joke - Joy Buzzer

Debby Kilbourne, Kansas City MO   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

MMMMMM doggies…..Next time,Senator, let’s HIGH FIVE

Debbie, Louisville, Ky   March 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

“John, If we smile real big maybe Hillary can get us Healthcare too.”

Mischelle from Illinois   March 6th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

What, no kiss?

Debbie, Denham Springs, LA   March 6th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I said pull my FINGER, not my whole hand!!

Steve   March 6th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Don’t worry old buddy, if you have any problems getting elected, we can always turn to Florida. ha ha ha .

Steve
Los Angeles

Donna New Milford, NJ   March 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

“Hey John.. good thing for you the president has an awesome dental plan!”

DWAIN M HALE / HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA   March 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

REPORTER: MR. PRESIDENT HOW WAS LUNCH?
BUSH : NOT SO GOOD
REPORTER: WHY MR. PRESIDENT? SENATOR MCCAIN SEEM TO BE HAPPY.
BUSH: HE HAS TEETH

Arlene from NY   March 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

George, I’m not stopping the crunch until you cry Uncle Sam and apologize for the nasty campaign tactics you used against me in the 2000 election!

Ruby Coria, CA.   March 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Awh!, John is going down with me now!

Jeff Wilson   March 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Fooled throughout most of the performance, the crowd caught on to McCain’s vantriliquism when his dummy properly pronounced “nuclear proliferation” without a hitch.

VGL Indiana   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

You want to join me in dance Mr. McCain. Ha ha!!!!! Come on Anderson hit the cheesy music…. O’ooo he’s already playing it.

Brian - Fairfax, VA   March 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

(McCain thinking) - “Would you give the Iraq speech a rest already? This is MY big day.”

Ray from Canada   March 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

McCain: George, if you clench your teeth like this the bugs won’t fly in.

chris quadrino   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

“Don’t worry john I don’t know anything about the economy either.” Chris Quadrino, Brooklyn,N.Y.

Ysbell - Fairfax, VA   March 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Bush: Men, I am so proud of you! You’ve come so far. I’m sure you’ll be just as popular as I was.
Mc Cain: (thinking) Great, just what I needed!

Daniel L   March 6th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Your hurting my hand John.
Your hurting my polls Mr President.
Fairs Fairs now how about some White House Hot Doggies?

Pamina   March 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

No, MY hand should be on top!!

Terri from Atlanta   March 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

One piece of advice for you John. If you want to be President, you have
to learn how to pronounce the word “nuclear”.

Jacob Wolk   March 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten about The 2000 Primary Election, George

Diana Tresco, Pittsburgh   March 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Boy is he in for a surprise!

pierre   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

ouch you breaking my hand man do you want people to see my yellow teeth

Cheryk Kotze, South Africa   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

just a step to the right, a flip of the wrist…And there you have the secret conservative handshake Mac!

charles downs   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

it’s not being dirty - IT’S KEEPING THEM HONEST.

Jon Colbert, Berchem City   March 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

McCain : “Worst endorsement …..ever”

Terri from Atlanta   March 6th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

After waiting eight long years, John McCain finally gets even with
President Bush for the ugly battle in South Carolina.

Donna, South Boston, MA   March 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

He’s got my teef!

Terry - Connecticut   March 6th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Say Uncle

LL Barra   March 6th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Here’s Johnny!

Woodstock, New York

Cindy, Seattle WA   March 6th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

“Thank you Mr. President, don’t let the door hit you on the way out.”….”Ha, that was a good one old man.”

Desire   March 6th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

OK, I agree to give you dancing lessons John, just don’t squeeze so hard.

Ann   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

The Cheshire Cat and the Chump-panzee.

sean   March 6th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

And for my next trick I’m going to drink a glass of water while John sings Yankee Doodle.

Sean
Dallas, Texas

Shawn Brouse, Beavertown, Pa   March 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

That’s right John, keep smiling like you know what you’re doing. It worked for me and I still don’t know what I’m doing here!

Deepali and Kelly, Farmington, CT   March 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Bush: Wow, Senator McCain you have a very firm handshake.
McCain: Oh man, what am I getting myself into?

Vitto Loterte (Las Pinas, Philippines)   March 6th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Bush: This guy won the nomination? i beat this guy last time around… i’m leaving?

Kelly and Deepali, Farmington, CT   March 6th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

John McCain: Clenching your hand is almost as satisfying as clenching the republican nomination.

Michelle Cleveland, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Don’t look so scared, John. You can’t be worse than me! Ha! By the way - have fun cleaning up my mess, y’all!!!!!

Steven Pertusati   March 6th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

“Gee John, I am honored that you asked me to be your Vice-President on the Republican ticket!” “Does that mean I can run for President again in 2016?”

Steve Pertusati
New York

JP, Long Island, NY   March 6th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

“See folks, a medical alert bracelet. That makes him a true conservative!”

Lara   March 6th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

“So THAT’S why they call you ‘Walnuts’!”

Lara Kathryn
Sierra Madre, CA

Ronald - Leone, American Samoa   March 6th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Check out John’s mood bracelet!

Deepali and Kelly, Farmington, CT   March 6th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Bush: Senator, you have a very firm handshake!
McCain: What am I getting myself into?

Carla Crawford   March 6th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Ha, “ready on day one?”… Well, we’ll see about that! After the first couple of hours, she’ll what to take that phone off the hook! …Yep, way I see it John, on day two at high noon, she’ll be handing that phone over to Bill… Keep smiling.

Carla, Oceanside, CA

Ruth Lansing MI   March 6th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

McCain ” I always knew he had a big mouth, but take it easy on the hand George, we’re friends aren’t we?”

Cleo   March 6th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Now I’m going to teach you how to steal the white house and presidency, since you now have mastered the don’t of gay marriage!

Bill, New London, CT   March 6th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

McCain (through his teeth): I told you NOT to wear the lapel pin. Now I look like an idiot!

Jan, Seattle WA   March 6th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Weren’t these two old white guys in the movie “Cocoon”?!?

Kathy Chicago,Il   March 6th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

After this photo I want you to disappear. Understand?

Darryll Chapman Brooklyn New York   March 6th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hey President Bush I may be old but at least I still have my teeth.

Arlene from NY   March 6th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

‘You say Goodbye…But I say Hello”

UpperPeninsulaBoy   March 6th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

McCain: “You should see where my other hand is.”

Rebecca   March 6th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

John you have a firm handshake.

UpperPeninsulaBoy   March 6th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

“Ouch…Take it easy John.”

SDR STEVE RAMSEY   March 6th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

LARRY…….CURLY….WAIT A MINUTE WHERE IS MOE?

DR STEVE RASEY
HIGFH LEVEL, ALBERTA- CANADA

grecia   March 6th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

AAAHH! Obama doesn’t shake this hard just u & Hilary.

Mike, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Yeeoww!! John, you’ve gotta a stronger grip from the “right” than people give you credit for!!

Kelly, Deepali, Farmington CT   March 6th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

“Wow George, clenching your hand is almost as satisfying as clenching the nomination.”

LL Barra   March 6th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

You don’t have to be a genius to recognize one. If you did I would never have gotten to live in the White House.

WQ   March 6th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I thought you said that you won’t hurt the old monkey!

Darryl   March 6th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Bush : You have a strong grip for a 81 yr old Republican, oops did i say that

Brandon, Chicago   March 6th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

What tensions left over from 2000?

Scott, Columbus, Ohio   March 6th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Good thing you decided to keep your teeth John, it’s hard to make phone calls at 3 in the morning without them. Last time I prank called Rumsfeld he thought I said invade Iraq!

Anna from Minnesota   March 6th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

BUSH: “Where am I? I thought we were going to Chuck E. Cheese . . . and then I smelled chloroform. I didn’t endorse anyone, did I?”

gerson rodriguez   March 6th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I wonder how I got into this mess?

Ryan Waterloo,IA   March 6th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Bush: John I told you it my turn to wear the the teeth
John: Well sir I’m the one who have to look my best

George   March 6th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

OUUCHHH!!! I’m just kidding John, you hair is as thick as ever!

wendi   March 6th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

McCain : ” Yo Bush you know this is just for the fund raising , right ? ”

Bush: ” AAAAAAHHHH, at least you think like a Republican but let go the hand you squeezing me.”

Jonathan M   March 6th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

“G’luck John. Smile for the cameras, yada, yada, yada. Now is that an ice cream truck?” -Bush

Jonathan M
Norwalk, CA

Roberto   March 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Bush: Ahhhhh Don’t squeeze that hard, I already accepted endorsing you.

McCain: Alright then.

Greg S. in Chicago   March 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Remembering the 2000 campaign, John McCain can’t resist the old buzzer in your hand trick…

Greg S. in Chicago   March 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

“Okay, it’s a deal. If I lose to the Democrats, we’ll begin filming the sequel to “Grumpy and Grumpier.”

René - Panama City, Panama   March 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

“Ok, ready? Big smiles everyone, say “stained teeth”!”

Kim   March 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

McCain: I’m finally a true conservative!
Bush: Not until you nominate me as your running mate!

Debby   March 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Debby Owings MIlls, MD

HooWoa! That’s quite a grip, still harboring a lil animosity from 2000 eh? hehe..

Roberto in Canada   March 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Bush: Ahhhhh Don’t squeeze that hard, I already accepted endorsing you.

McCain: Alright then.

Tony Adamz, CT   March 6th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

AHHH!
That’s one firm handshack you’ve got there, John.

Rose, San Bernardino, Ca   March 6th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Lets smile for the camera, John and I will foregive you for being late.

Lucy   March 6th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

George, Do you think Hillary can shake your hand a little harder than me?

Lalene Leav, Long Beach, CA   March 6th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

McCain: I wonder if this smile with president Bush looks real enough to win the conservatives and at the same time, fake enough to win the independent voters.

Moose in California   March 6th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Bush : Kumbayaaaaaaaa!
McCain: What I am doing here?

Scott Meeks   March 6th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

McCain - “And if you think I’ll be seen in public with you again, you’re crazy”
Kingston, On Canada

Rose, San Bernardino, Ca   March 6th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Can we be friends and forget about the past, John?

Greg   March 6th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

This Vietcong Death Grip is payback for the 2000 campaign, Georgey!

Greg
Long Beach, CA

Cary-Quakertown, PA   March 6th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Now John, no matter how hard you squeeze my hand, I’m not leaving until after you are sworn in.

Troy, Nashua, NH   March 6th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

“Well…my friends…you should vote for this man, he’s still as vibrant as ever. You know a firm handshake speaks to a man’s character……And, look, you can’t see his lips moving. Now, he’ll drink a glass of water, while I sing Home On The Range.”

Cary-Quakertown, PA   March 6th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

You better hold on tight. With all that hot air coming out of the Democratic party, you’re libel to get blown far away from the White House.

Rick Madden   March 6th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

John, I think you put the Polygrip on your hand instead of your wooden teeth!

Ryan, Bombay, India.   March 6th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Pssttt, John, the new Maclean’s will help you with a whiter shine!!

TL Black Atlanta   March 6th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Now you know why I was practicin’, meet my new pardner for “Dancing With the Stars.”

Dave from Michigan   March 6th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Here are the keys to the Titanic, Captain. Now excuse me as I slither back to the Oval Office.

David from McCaysville, Georgia   March 6th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

“Okay fine . . . so you and Schwartzenegger work out together . . . LET GO!!!”

Stephanie Lewis   March 6th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

with teeth and without.

Barry (Cordova, Tennessee)   March 6th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Let’s all sing together, “Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran!”

David from McCaysville, Georgia   March 6th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

“Alright, you guys . . . together now . . . say “LOBBYIST!”

Saiyed, NJ   March 6th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Keep smiling John, finally people see something common between you and George Washington.

Jerry Segal   March 6th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Ouch! You lied! There’s nothing wrong with that hand!

Marc Godin   March 6th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Hey John.. I hope that is not your other hand on my butt!

KevinM, Chicago   March 6th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Even lame ducks still quack.

John   March 6th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Yes, there was a joy buzzer in McCain’s hand… his other hand.

truth   March 6th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Hey you know the free mason’s hand shako too!!!???

Dawit   March 6th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

“Duuuh, which way should I go George?”

Devon Garrett   March 6th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

I got you now, Do you remember what you did to me in South Carolina in 2000, well it’s pay back time

Devon Garrett Fort Myers Fl

Laron   March 6th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Ahh…. McCain didn’t brush his teeth!

Ann from Jenks, OK   March 6th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Ow! Ow! Ow! Uncle! Uncle! UNCLE!

John from Columbia, MD   March 6th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I rather be shaking Hilliary Clinton’s Hand

Noel in Las Vegas   March 6th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

MacCain uses his iron death-grip on President Bush to get revenge for the 2000 campaign.

Alex (Hampton, IL)   March 6th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

“Are you tickling my palm?” (wink, wink)

David Sandoval   March 6th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I’m not to old to be president, I still have all my teeth!!

leticia   March 6th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

McCain”Was he really tap dancing before I got here?”

erik, oklahoma   March 6th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Mccain: This is much better than meeting Larry Craig in that airport bathroom, that was awkward.

Kevin Balkwill   March 6th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Thanks for the endorsement…..now please do me a favor and forget all about me until after the election.

PJ   March 6th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

But Daddy, I don’t want to be nice to the bad man

Deann   March 6th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Introducing:Chester Cheetah and Curious George….

Chris Dickson, Jacksonville, Florida   March 6th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Whoaaa! You been raiding Roger Clemen’s medicine cabinet?

Don Carlyon   March 6th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Do you think we can keep this ventriloquism act up for 8 more years?

Chris Dickson, Jacksonville, Florida   March 6th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Wow! I bet you can answer a lot of red phones at 3 am!

Bill Gookstetter   March 6th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

George, thanks for letting me borrow your dentures for the campaign.

Val Payne   March 6th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Hey! Ease up on the grip John. We’re supposed to make folks think we like each other.

D.Jones   March 6th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Okay, no offense, give the people the friendly smile and let’s get out of here!

Rui Alves   March 6th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

BEAT 360 ‘He may be younger, but I still have all my teeth”

Rui Alves Brampton Ontario, Can

Chris Dickson, Jacksonville, Florida   March 6th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Whoa John! Yes, you can call me on the red phone. Now I’ve got Comcast Digital Voice.

Jacquie - Langhorne   March 6th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

Bush: Come November, this my friend will have a face looking as pretty as mine. Forget this age thing.

David, San Marcos CA   March 6th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

“Get a grip!”

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