Good Evening Anderson, Erica, and bloggers!

Exciting show tonight!

Good evening Anderson, looks like another busy night

Sounds like a good program tonite, Anderson. I am especially looking forward to the segment about Warren Jeffs that was mentioned in the evening buzz.

Evening Anderson and Erica.

Well Dolly finally got hurricane status. Let’s hope that when it hits tomorrow that it is barely at that speed and not much stronger.

Cindy…Ga.

Anderson, thank you so much for reporting this mistake by McCain. He seems to get away with misstatements far more than Obama would ever be allowed. I appreciate you being balanced.

Sounds like McCain has a problem with timelines in general

McCains gaffes are getting bad.

I am so happy to see the media finally FINALLY calling McCain out on his Iraq mistakes.

Oh, another McCain gaffe on Iraq? I don’t understand why people continue to cite foreign affairs as his strong suit!

Did the years as a pow have a lasting neurological affect on McCain?

Mr. McCain should think before he speaks…

Why can’t Oama admit that the surge worked?

Good evening Anderson and Erica. I know there are a lot of topics tonight but I hope we will all keep the people of the gulf coast of
Texas in our prayers as the hurricane churns it’s way toward them.

So Obama will disregard what the generals say and do what he wants in Iraq. Yeah that is smart seeing as he hasn’t been there every day.

Cindy…Ga.

Good Evening…People are saying Obama negotiated a deal with the Iraqi’s and Afghanistan…We only have one President who speaks for us and I think Obama is acting like he is the President. Even one of his staff called him a President today.

McCain is just in a hurry to make the news because Obama is getting to much air time.

I think McCain just has a problem with good change. He wants everything to stay the way it is and everyone else is thinking differently. At least Obama is making an effort towards bringing an end to something that should have ended a long time ago and making peace at the same time.

Hola, Anderson and Erica.

I think Obama visit is going very well, but what’s next. Is this just something he is checking off the list so his opponents can’t use that he hadn’t traveled in those areas before.

I think Obama is doing an excellent job in presenting himself on this trip. I find McCain attacking him on foreign ground disappointing and telling of McCain’s character.

Obama seems to be doing well on this trip. And McCain…not so much. Obama always condemns McCain, but McCain is now attacking Obama’s character.

McCain is right. He took the position in favor of the surge when no one wanted one. He laid his political futiure on the line.

Sounds like Obama’s wihdrawal plan isn’t really different than McCane’s (except semantics)

McCain is trying to put on the success in Iraq on the surge, Obama and many others want people to understand that there was a combination of factors and instances that have created success in Iraq in addition to the surge

I agree with Shannon, things are getting confusing, we need clear and accurate reporting as to who said what and is it fact.

Mike: because it wasn’t the surge that brought down violence. It was A part of bringing it down, but not the reason for it.

I think Obama is just there for the media, he is not listening to what the advisors and generals are saying.

McCain can not define a win, so I don’t know how he can say the surge worked.

I think it is good that Obama is carrying himself like a president. If he carried himself any other way, the argument would be he doesn’t look like or carry himself like a presidential candidate.

McCain thought Obama was getting too much media attention… so he put a video about Obama on his own website… so the media can talk about the media’s love for Obama?… Interesting..

Let’s be correct. “The War is lost”, Harry Reid, “The surge did not work”, Sen Obama, How about Obama’s remarks to ABC. McCain is right, votes over victory has been the Dem platform, now Obama’s lead.

Hi Anderson,

What I don’t get is why McCain asked him to go to Iraq and now that he’s gone there McCain is jealous of all the media attention he’s getting

The reason why Obama is always getting press is because he is getting out and showing that he is going to do what he said he is going to do instead of just talking about it. He is walking his talk.

Senator McCain prompted Senator Obama to make his overseas trip with the idea he would really foul it up and now McCain must now find another way to discredit Obama. Now McCain is getting frustrated at all of his campaign work against Obama back firing on him.

I don’t understand why people are saying Obama is too “presidential”. He has a lot of media coverage..he is speaking to the Iraqi PM on Iraq and everyone expects him to make a statement. If he didn’t say anything, people would say..why did he go? Does he have nothing to say?

I think Obama’s trip has been going well so far

The surge did not work ther was a slow down in violence long before the increase of troops

Did anyone notice Obama’s gaffes today? He said “Israel was a friend of Israel” and the Palestinians lived in Afghanistan.

Last July Maliki said that Iraq was ready to “stand up” and that the US could leave anytime they wanted. He is just pandering to his base and is using Obama against Bush to get what he wants.

Mike, Syracuse…Obama will never admit that the surge worked because he thinks he is never wrong. You know the arrogance.

Cindy…Ga.

I hope all the networks put all of McCain’s gaffes together in a piece and show that his mental health may be an issue after all.

What is the timeline really for McCain supporting the surge.

yes, there is many other factors, like the lives of 4,000 men and women, no one is forgetting that, but the unflex of the surge is making a difference and is a continuation of what has been done up till the surge

Anderson, I find it amazing that after one day in Iraq, Obama is ready to ignore the commander’s advice that a withdrawal is a mistake.

The reason Obama’s trip is of such interest to the media is because of the VERY warm reception he is getting. The world community wishes he could start the job of President tomorrow.

Why is CNN making McCain’s “gaffe” a bigger story than Obama saying he would NOT vote for the surge again? It’s saving soldiers’ lives and he would NOT vote for it again? Isn’t that bigger news than a timeline mix up?

So they both mess up? It proves neither one of them has perfect judgment. A nightly gotcha doesn’t help Americans one single bit. No one candidate is perfect. Not one.

Good evening everyone my question is what would happen if Obama had made the same gaffes that McCain has made in the last couple of days.

McCain and his followers complained for weeks about Obama’s last visit to Iraq. On many ads McCain showed how many days since Obama’s last visit to the region. He even offered to go with him. Now that Obama has taken the trip you here nothing but criticism about why he is in Iraq. I’m starting to think McCain just wanted a free ride to save his money.

The surge was really only ancillary to the major steps towards lower violence, the Madhi army cease fire and the so called awaking councils.

Throwing more troops at a situation is the lowest form of military problem solving.

Personally, I think the surge worked for a couple of reasons: General Petreaus and his plan for the surge troops and the softening of the Shia and Sunni animosity. I don’t think the surge would have worked if the troops hadn’t gotten the cooperation from the Iraqis as they did.

Cindy, Obama never said he would disregard what the Generals say. He said that the would factor in their insight and put into the overall context of many factors and objectives that are outside their purvey.

Senator Obama will not budge on his “no” vote on the surge — even now — because the war remains illegal and unnecessary. It’s like a teenager stealing hubcaps, then insisting it’s okay because the hubcaps look great on his car.

Exactly Minou. The real question is why is it that McCain can’t talk about the war unless it’s in soundbyte form? It’s a war, there’s nuance!

The only reason Obama can walk around in relative safety is because of the Surge, which he refuses to acknowledge ‘worked’. There is no end to the arrogance of this candidate.

If Obama can over come Rev. Wright’s comments. Then McCain can over come this slip up.

McCain might be a little confused, but it’s no big deal. Once he gets in the White House he will have plenty of aids to help him out and make sure he understands the facts correctly. You guys should take it easier on him, all of us lose some of our abilities as we get older.

Anderson,
Hi!
McCain was so recently criticizing Obama for not visiting Iraq, etc.
I think it’s funny he’s now “opposing” all the positive attention Obama is getting.

McCain dared Obama to go to Iraq and it looks like Obama’s trip has been flawless, he looks like a commander-in-chief and sounds like one too. Obama couldn’t have had a better week. McCain has been asking for more media attention, and now when the attention is on McCain, he starts making false statements about the history of the Iraq Surge. This is a lesson in being careful what one asks for.

I want to know why McCain is often given a pass on serious issues with his “facts”

Again, David Gergen makes absolute sense!

It seems like McCain is confusing a few too many facts these days. I don’t get why people let him slide…and what he said about Obama today was outrageous.

Why does the media just toss out the two campains talking points without questioning the validity of the statements. McCain just makes random statements and their varacity is not challenged at all.

Did I miss something - like Election Day? Obama is setting himself up to look like he is already the commander in chief. I thought this was to be a fact finding mission. He is sure waging quite a political campaign over there.
If it hadn’t been for the success of the surge, which Obama cannot admit, he wouldn’t be able to travel in Iraq today.

Hey if the McCain camp wants more media attention i say give it to them.It’s time the media put the spotlight on all is mistakes..

I don’t think that it was right for Obama to suggest that the drop in violence had more to do with al-Sadr’s pull back than with what the military had accomplished. That was an insult to our troops.

Even a gaffe will catch the media and the public; a simply modest strategy until a better one.

I think you guys are underplaying this - it would be a simple gaffe, but this was his ANALYSIS - an aimed attack at his opponent’s understanding in which he got the facts wrong!

McCain was the darling of the press only because he was opposite and opposed more consevative people like Bush. Now the fix is in, or out against McCain.

John McCain is complaining about Senator Obamas’ media attention.
but if the media covered all of his blunders, his campaign would be greatly compromised; he is displaying signs of dementia.

Mike: Some may see it as putting his political future on the line…..someone might also say it is more of the same Bush “stay the course” no matter how many US troops are put in danger.

A question….what is Obama’s actual voting record on funding add’l troops to Afganistan? I’m hearing that he voted against such in Maqy 2007. What’s up with that?

McCain is really not having a good week. David Gergen points are all good about age, the politics of age, how opponents can use the age factor, and how the impromptu interviews that made him the darling of the 2004 campaign, are now backfiring.

Evening, bloggers

Obama seems to be doing great on his trip and Mccain on the other hand seems intimidated. I think mcCain should focus on the issues rather than promoting obama’s trip and trying to create a media attention.

Good evening Anderson and Erica - I’m so happy you have David Gergen as a contributor. The two of you bring such balance to the news, for which I, and others, are so appreciative — and Mr. Gergen just adds such an additional sense of balance and fairness - he is so erudite, as just evidenced by his comments on Sen. McCain’s statements today.

1 mistake, 2 mistakes, no big deal. But continuing to get it wrong is just plain scary. I can’t believe McCain said that Obama would prefer to win an election and lose the war

So, if McCain is elected, we’re going to have to deal with his gaffes on a daily basis?

It isn’t “gotcha” journalism. When Americans have difficult decisions such as choosing leaders we need all the facts. We need to know who is more knowledgeable about Iraq, if their is evidence to the contrary. It is the medias job to allow us to decide for ourselves. Thanks for keeping them honest. The coverage has been fair. McCain shouldn’t get a fair pass.

I find it amazing that McCain is harping on the surge. If there had been no war to start with, we wouldn’t be worried whether Obama supported the surge or not. The issue is not the surge it is the criminal war.

Why does this news doesn’t suprise me? Warren Jeff have been sexual abusing children since he was a child. This man needs to be punish just like every one else. I know for one thing he is not PROPHET because he would of seen this coming.

Poor McCain, shouldn’t his aids or whoever brief him on timelines and places better. Too many more gaffes and people will start to panic about him.

For someone on a listening tour Obama is sure doing a lot of talking. Anyone see any signs of the other two more senior senators who went too?

Hi Anderson,

im sorry but McCain does not even know what day it is,he has made plenty of mistakes.I am grateful he served his country but he does not know everything! we need young blood like senator Obama to get us out of this mess.My son is serving in Iraq for the second time and let me tell you McCain knows diddley!

Hello Erica

Good evening, Erica.

Good evening Everyone. Another McCain Gaffe!!!! Too Old???? Nope, McCain is just clueless and proves he will say anything if he thinks it sounds good.

Joe Klein is right on. problem is how McCain always talks up the war in stark, and frightening scenarios. It’s just such an old world point of v iew.

Obama is there just for the photo-op. He knows that only serious voters listen to what is said, all the others make their decisions based on images.

I think McCain’s reaction to Obama on a personal level is a sign of his poor and unpredictable temperament. This is not a good thing.

McCain would start another war with all his mistakes. McCain has issues and he prefers to lose lives in a war, just to say he was right. Somebody answer me this if the surge is really working why are we still there and now have to fight in Afganistan ?

Today is McCain’s gaffe, but how quickly we forget Obama’s gaffes.

I often wonder how you keep making mistake after mistake with what is supposed to be your strong suit. But the argument is fatally flawed when the convergence of Sunni Awaking, then later the surge of troops worked then why are we still there. Why is Osama bin Ladin still alive sending tapes. I don’t agree with David this is not about age it’s about his a lack of inexperience by someone is who’s touting his vast knowledge about foreign policy.

MCCain s camp need to keep him away from reporters,hes making one gaffe after another. He pushed Obama to go on this tripand now that hes there MCCAINis crying like he was stood up for the prom.

McCain is as bad as Bush. Ignorance and arrogance are dangerous. This country can’t survive another four years of incompetence.

How do you measure a Win? Obama does nothing but praise the troops.

These mistakes will not effect anything in this election process.

good evening Erica

I understand the whole success of the surge..but I wonder sometimes if that was inevitable..I mean you’re putting in more troops to do the job..isn’t it guaranteed success..was there ever a possibility of failure? I find that unlikely…

Let’s face it, I used to like McCain too, but he start flip-flopping on issues that I care the most. Now look at him, he would say anything to sound like he got some “fresh” idea. Without a doubt he is playing catch up with Obama.

One news person asked Obama if the surge worked three times today and Obama would not answer.

Bottom line is that if we had pulled out like Obama wanted we would not be in this position. A position that is rapidly stabilizing. Imagine what Iraq would like now if all our troops had pulled out. If you think the economy is affeceted by oil prices imagine the state of both Iraq and our economy with the irresponsible withdrawal and emergence of more emboldened enemies causing chaos in the region.

I think that McCain is letting his anger show and it’s making him look like a whinner.

I think Obama is understanding the war. This is why we see a pause in his solidified position in having the troops out of Iraq.

I like what Obama has been doing overseas! He portrays self-confidence and that’s what we need in a leader!

I think both candidates could use a refresher course in geography because I can list quite a few gaffes that Obama has made about his own country.

McCain is making several mistakes and its starting to get a little embarrassing. Everyone is focusing on Obama making mistakes I think is missing the boat. McCain is frustrated and taking it out on Obama but in doing this he is making several gaffes.

Obama has looked good on this trip, it will help him in the polls.

McCain is the Maverick…he operates off the cuff. His aides are probably off to the side wondering how the can control such gaffs. We just have to watch and how bad it gets

OK…I hear that all of the pics, videos and interviews of Obama from Iraq and everywhere else there was done by his people and not journalists. So is that true? Why hasn’t that been talked about on 360?

Cindy…Ga.

hi Anderson, hi Erica!
first time blogger,
I just want to say r/e Warren Jeff’s indictment, THERE IS JUSTICE! yes!
~Sabrina

Mr. Bennett is right about Obama riding on the backs of McCain, President Bush and the troops. Obama said the surge would not work.

I want to thank you Anderson for reporting on this election in an objective way. As a young college student I believe that it is important that we objectively discuss why we are in Iraq and what the main goals are. I think McCain’s views are narrowminded and I think that it is downright disgusting to say that if troops are removed from Iraq that we’ve lost (that is simply not true). We got a much bigger war vs. Al Queda and their not in Iraq, their in Afghanistan!

I am listening to what McCain and alot of people are talking about that Sen. Obama does not get it about the fact that the surge is working. Well that is all good that the surge is working but what Sen. McCain and the people supporting him is not getting is the fact that the Iraqis want American Troops out and it seems to me that is what is important now and Sen. Obama gets it.

I agree with Shannon, “I think McCain’s reaction to Obama on a personal level is a sign of his poor and unpredictable temperament. This is not a good thing.”

This is similar to what Carville is saying and I feel it too.

As Miles says it, “Throwing more troops at a situation is the lowest form of military problem solving.” Obama is on the right track, there are many other ways (Diplomatic) of improving the situation in Iraq and the surrounding region.

I find it ironic that McCain kept insisting Obama “needs to” go to Iraq and Afghanistan, and now that he is there, McCain is behaving like a spoiled child! I think he is jealous of the attention Obama is getting. I also think Obama is doing great things over there, and is helping us. He clearly wants what is best for America! McCain is digging himself a little political grave, which is great for Obama and the dems.

Hi Anderson, Erica and blogger!!

I know we have to discuss these political news events but what I find disturbing is this election, which may be historical, is being thrown under the bus. I think we’re getting a little carried away with all these gaffs and blunders by both candidates. I ‘m looking forward to actually listening to ALL the issues.

Steve, I have to respectfully disagree. Obama gets crucified on any gaffe and he has never attempted to rewrite history in his favor as McCain did on the CBS interview.

The surge was not an isolated situation. There were other currents going on at the same time such as the Sunni Awakening which actually started 6 months BEFORE the military surge.Therefore, if you just talk about the military surge like McCain, you have one picture. If you talk about the surge including a multitude of currents, then it is a mixed picture. McCain’s “gaffes” or “confusions” aren’t helping himself.

Great Anderson! Thank you for bringing up the administration following Obama’s ideas for Iran and Afghanistan.

hey everyone… sorry im late, a lot of breaking news tonite. .and we’ve been re-shuffling the broadcast..

Anderson, thank you, your point to Klein was spot on, w/o the surge the awakening would have died. This obviously was a diversionary tactci from Obama’s amazing denial of the surge success.

Seems to me the republican don’t know what to do.
Obama’s trip has been great so far and its been fun to see the republicans squirm.

Carville, make a good point. McCain could be focusing on the economy. Instead of putting more attention on Obama.

Amen, Carville. I got gas for $3.95/gallon and thought it was a bargain. Someone should be talking about that.

What about what the Joint Cheif of Staff and General petrayus? Why don’t you talk about their point of view on Iraq????

Obama’s continued success here at home and abroad will spawn many more McCain gaffes…something to look forward to I guess

If Obama doesn’t think the surge worked, why is he pushing one in Afghanistan? What’s his plan to win there? How many troops, how long?

I agree Lois. Not to imply a prejudice against Seniors. That isn’t it at all. But we are in desperate times. We need a little hope. Five more years of war doesn’t bring any of us hope. Change does.

Finally!!! A little coverage of this man’s gaffes and I am tired of you in the media letting him get away with it. If Senator Obama did this, you guys would have a field day, talk about media bias!!!

McCain is having a bad week. He’s all over the place. Whining about the media coverage, talking about VPs, misspeaking about the surge, talking bad about Obama, Bush looks like he’s now siding with Obama’s policies to gain some ground late in the game for his legacy………….all this while Obama looks presidential, articulate, cool as a cucumber, under control.

Kathy, I saw that interview and he did answer three times. He thinks that things are better, but that it was not just the surge it was several factors. Just because he didn’t answer the way McCain and others want him to answer does not mean he didn’t answer.

I think Klein is right, McCain hoped that Obama would fall flat on his face when/if he went to Iraq/Afghanistan. Instead he’s doing great. They thought they were setting him up for failure and instead he’s making a great impression to ppl over there.

What a night in American politics. You want to root for McCain, but he just does not give you much to hold on to. Obama on the other hand, is proving to be head and shoulders above McCain on every front. I do think Obama could use some more vetting, and frankly I believe he will prove more than competent and capable. Sadly, McCain seems to wilting under the pressure of high stakes politics.

I get the impression that many of these international leaders are welcoming Obama with open arms because it feels like a breath of fresh air. I’m sure they are all saying “finally, someone we can talk to”, and that includes Iran.

I hope Dolly is not another Katrina

You are way over the top with this McCain so called “mistake”. Why not give McCain an opportunity to respond before you turn CNN into an Obama commercial? Where is the coverage of Obama’s potential deal making with Iraq? Can you say censure?

I am glad Obama is doing so well and looking Presidential. Too bad Mr Bush didn’t communicate well with our allies before he got us into Iraq. Maybe Obama can heal some of our countries wounds with Europe.

Talking about the surge is a cicular argument, its a distraction to the real issues. When is McCain going to define “victory” in Iraq?

You can’t hate on McCain too much, he has no choice but to over stress the importance on the surge. That’s all he has left! What gets me is if the two warring sides reduced fighting BEFORE the surge happened, how in the world can you give much, if any credit to the surge?

Jamaal

Anderson, with the hurricane heading to the Texas shores will CNN be there after the hurricane to see how FEMA handles this situation with respect to the supplies it assembles and distributes to the affected people of the areas hit by the hurricane and what is FEMA doing for the people flooded out in the Mississippi river levee breaks?

15-20 inches of rain… i can only hope it doesnt come down too fast, so it can bring a bit of relief to these drought-stricken areas

i wish dolly would land during the day. nothing is scarier than a hurricane at night.

Surge is successful indeed, but what I do not get is that we suppose to withdraw troops little by little — whatever happened to that dialogue, I guess “lost in thin air.”

Did you see that Obama didn’t know how to answer the question about how much money spent in Iraq would be saved with his plan to move troops to Afghanistan?

Poor Gary!! He should get combat pay. First the floods and now a hurricane.

sorry im late, a lot of breaking news tonite. .and we’ve been re-shuffling the broadcast..

better late than never!

Man…I hope Gary stays safe out there in the hurricane!! Hopefully it won’t be really bad!

Cindy…Ga.

hoping Gary T doesn’t have to get out the waders again…

Man, we could use some of those rain today–it was 102 and no change tomorrow.

I tip my hat to all the reporters who brave these storms. Gary, be careful out there.

Let’s keep everyone in the hurricane’s path in our prayers.

Stay safe Gary!

I hope the hurricane doesn’t hit hard and that Gary stays safe!

Carville never ceases to teach me something new!

Heather, Exactly my thoughts! I’m getting dizzy here… If McCain could answer that question, he may be able to make some headway

Batman’s story is a joke. Who wants to bet they end up attempting to sue him over this?

And just because the man is now Batman., c’mon, now.

McCain cannont define victory in Iraq because he doesn’t know it himself..let’s remember that we couldn’t get out when the violence was up and when it is down …there is no victory definition..there should have been a clear one from the beginning

Senator McCain has defined victory in Iraq. Victory is when we are satisfied that the Iraqi’s can handle their own security. In fact he has said he expects many troops to be out of Iraq before the end of his first term.

maybe christain b. mom told him he not batman at home to do his chores……………….

Senator Obama is referring to himself as Commander in Chief a little too much. He is starting to sound like he believes his own hype and will most likely not win.

glad to hear Jeffs was charged with more crimes today.

I hope you are not going to be too critical of Christian Bale because we don’t know all the facts yet and he should be given the benefit of the doubt. He has a clean record.

BTW, “The Dark Knight” is fabulous!

Rey: logistically it’s impossible to get huge amounts of troops out at the same time. It has to be bit by bit.

That Warren Jeffs is a horrible individual!

Jeffs is sick!! I hope that they can get him for as many rapes as they can. Too bad he can’t get the death penalty!

Cindy…Ga.

Dawn, without these brave reporters, we would be in the dark. And Gary keep safe. Semper Fi to all marines out there.

How can you declare victory on a war against terrorism?

Obama looked very awkward in Jordan while speaking. It appeared that he was out of place and way over his head. It is a shame that he does not have any experience. The removal of Clinton was a mistake by the Democratic party.

Finally some indictments in Texas case. Warren Jeffs should never see the light of day.

Obama’s biggest mistake was saying he disagrees with Gen. Petrayus - the military folks, both active and vets, will not be pleased - of course, more and more vet. groups have been supporting McCain - by election time, the people will realize an inexperienced person as president is too risky, and McCain will win the presidency -

Woody

Why does this news on Warren Jeffs and some of the other men involved in the compound surprise me? Im glad they are pressing charges against these guys. It’s disgusting.

Ok, that picture just grossed me out.

What part of “child abuse” does he understand?

“there was not enough evidence” to pin jeffs??? *as the pictures of his ‘marriage’ to a young girl flash the screen…

I believe in religious freedom, but is it me, or are these Texas polygamists creepy?

Hopefully Jeffs is being kept in the general prison population. They take care of child molesters in a biblical way.

Jeffs = pedophile hiding behind his personal brand of religion

Please stop showing those pictures of Jeffs kissing that young girl. He is not a well person!

the news about Christian Bale is just very strange

Wow…Batman is in trouble!

OMG! That video is crazy! Those poor ppl!!

I disagree. Obama handled the press conference very well. I felt proud.

Oh my, at first I thought that crowd was doing the wave. How terrible for the bleachers to collaspe.

No matter how many times I see the pictures of Warren Jeffs with those young girls…they are still shocking and disgusting.

you never hear any good stories about taser guns. i remember, erica, you did a lot of segments on them, but just seems nothing good comes from them and only more trouble is caused.

I wish Obama & McCain would both focus more on the economy–that’s where the voters’ thoughts will be in Nov.

Sorry, Erica, don’t think Dolly’s rain will help the drought much–just flooding & destruction.

Anderson, you are never late–just working very hard & we all know that.

you know that those policemen, will be found innocent they always do. they will say he resisted arrest or was on some kind of drugs.

Christian Bale, probably told them he wasn’t paying for their hotel and they were insulted not assualted.

Rick, I have to respectfully disagree. McCain is often given a free pass by the media on a multitude of issues. This at best a serious mistake at worst, rewriting history to push forward his political argument and strengthen his case.

I just disagree with tasering! It’s just so wrong!

Speaking of Jeffs, has anyone noticed that no one is talking about the FLDS children anymore…are we to assume that they are safe and sound and all is well?

I don’t think the taser itself was the problem in this story…

What is going on with Christian Bale?–rather strange.

Jeffs will get everything he richly deserves hopefully–he’s a monster.

Is this the only time someone has died from a taser gun? Sad story.

It seems like some rogue police thought that they could do as they please! I can’t believe they killed a man and aren’t charged with anything! RIDICULOUS!!

Cindy…Ga.

I know this sounds terrible for me to say, but that video with the bench collapsing did not really shock me. I feel bad for those people, but bull fighting is a barbaric tradition that should be stopped! And I’m Spanish!

I hope media attention on Jeffs helps the children. I hope others in his position don’t run hiding.

That’s so excessive! Tasered 7 times! Come on…

Tasering is just torture.

247 lbs…..big guy….7 shots….. one to the chest…. Good Gracious….

What’s scary to me is that they taser everyone, pregnant, heart defects, everyone. Sure, they can hardly ask for a medical record before tasering someone, but those things are dangerous.

The young man had his hands handcuffed behind his back. Tasered 9 times, talk about injustice.

Is this a revenge?

I question the “racial injustice.” Injustice, yes, but where does the “race” part of it come in? This kind of assumption only creates more racial divide.

I don’t think this has nothing to do with race. Maybe he didn’t use the taser right.

Wait, how could tasering someone 9 times be considered “procedure?”

There is no justification tasering an individual in handcuffs

The officer’s followed procedure….? Yikes….

I think tasering is wrong, wrong, wrong. I understand subduing a violent person, but tasering seems to get out of control in the wrong hands.

That he died after 9 taser shots, including one right to his chest…is amazing…obv iously a gross overuse of the taser. Those things are supposed to incapacitate you, no wonder he couldn’t “move fast enough.”

Here we go again- race crime. If the tables were turned and the cop was black and the suspect white it wouldnt make the news and of course it wouldnt be considered a race crime.

My daughter is a cop. To carry a taser she would have to agree to be tasered to see how it affects someone. She, and most of her fellow officers won’t do that, so don’t carry tasers.

WOW 7 times in handcuffs. That is scary stuff. Great show tonight Anderson and Erica. See you all after sunset tomorrow. I hope tomorrow is a “GAFF FREE DAY” for McCain. He needs a break too.

The taser story does sound racial. I just got done going through college for criminal justice and they taught us to only use a taser when you are in danger. The officer didnt sound like he was in any danger at all.

Anna that is an interesting question…Anderson what is going on with the FLDS children???

In certain cases tasering is the lesser of the evils. Taser or shoot?

Anna, you know how slowly the justice system moves…I’m confident that AC will give us every possible update on the FLDS children

Taser gun is beneficial for would be criminals when used properly, but six times, come on now.

Yes, Anna, I thought about the FLDS children too. I guess we have to assume they are ok?!? It’s just a very sad story all around.

I love this newscast! McCain really made himself look bad tonight. Just another reason to vote for obama’

i agree joe, although i, as well as many of you all, are not big on racism and frown upon it, i just feel that certain “crimes against race” are taken out of line and too literally.

the guy that tazed the man 7 times might not be a racist. he could just be a bad person. I hope the entire department does not get blamed as being racist. I have seen many white people tazed by white cops. Was that college kid that was tazed a victim of racism? The results are terrible. I hope this guy get what he deserves.

Here we go again North Carolina somebody’s missing? What is going on there?

interesting that the victim was a relative to one of the Jenn 6

I can’t imagine that race did not play a part in the death of the young man in the tasing case. The police failed to act quickly by investigating and being open and honest with the public. Police are supposed to protect and serve, not victimize.

I watch “Cops” and the ppl who get tasered need a minute to regroup and collect themselves. How many volts are in one taser shot, does anyone know?

Joe- I think overuse of a taser, most likely, would always make the news. Tasering is wrong.

Naissa, I thought the visual was pretty remarkable but I SO agree with you. I only feel sympathy for the children who may have been hurt. They had no choice on attending the violent event

Why in the world would you taser a guy 6 times and expect him to get out of the car, thats ridiculous .The police officer should be arrested not just fired! Its a shame that a police officer went to that extreme and we still find ourselves asking if it was race related. How far does an act have to go before it becomes obvious.

Jamaal

so sad with Nancy…my heart goes out to her grieving family

Why didn’t the officer just call for back-up, if the detainee was not complying. To electrocute someone 7 times is overly excessive, he out right murdered the man. Im originally from Texas, and i know Louisiana and it’s history in its many small towns, one can only wander what really occured thru the whole ordeal.

I hope the investigation into Pike’s death is a thorough one, the circumstances sound pretty suspicious–some people may be tired of blacks concern with racism and police brutality, but there have been too many cases where those concerns are completely justified.

The story about Nancy Cooper is very sad, and the husband seems to be a little strange.

Wow, 100 miles long, that big. As yall showed they need it but hope it not all at once, may not cause so much flooding. Hope the leeve can keep up with it.

Tonight, your breaking news story about Senator McCain’s error was wonderful. I have watched for many days as the “common wisdom” or myth, about the role of the Surge in Iraq has been repeated over and over. Digging up the truth is good reporting. Thank you for trying to spread truth!!

Mike, Syracuse-I didn’t know that about cops & tasers. Is this the rule everywhere or what? Very interesting. Thank you.

it’s been a really packed show tonight, i’ll pray for south texas that dolly is kind

Taser use is under investigation here in British Columbia, Canada after two death by taser guns. It’s a weapon that should only be used in extreme circumstances.

That fish pedicure is nasty!!

Night Anderson and Erica!

Cindy..Ga.

Let’s hope Dolly doesn’t cause a lot of damage. One thing in life is certain, we’ll have hurricanes and we must be there for our neighbors to pick up the pieces. Good Tuesday evening.

poor fish

Way to go Erica!!…Good show Andy…Good night all!

I love the fish story. Great caption, Erica. Anderson, you gotta catch up.
Night all.