Hellooo Wolf, Erica and best bloggers!!!!
Welcome back Erica!!!! missed you…. Happy see to you!!!!
Not good day for both of McCain and Obama.. too much negative ads!

good evening Wolf, Erica and fellow bloggers. Sounds like a good show tonight.

The only people that believe Obama is a Muslim despite the facts are those that purposefully choose to disrespect him. They know it is not true, they are just playing up the fear of others

Does anyone remember a few weeks ago…the cover of The New Yorker Magazine? Those were my first thoughts when I heard this “Race Card” issue today.

Obama’s comment about the dollar bills could only be interpreted as about race.

John McCain is running such a sad campaign. I wish for once he would talk about something substantive and a legitimate policy difference. You can tell he is really desperate.

Megan I gotta tell ya. I am an Obama supporter but he was wrong on the “Looking like the other guys on the dollar bill”. I never herd that from McCain or his camp. Obama gaff today.

wow McCain can throw out the accusations and then kick John King to the curb when he doesn’t want to get into the real issue of the matter. Interesting

OK, I’m so over this tit-for-tat, Let’s talk about the ISSUES!

I think that John McCain is walking a slippery slope with the negative ads, however I also think Obama is a little off base with his comments today. I did not hear John McCain say anything recently about race.

Of course Obama played the race card; just as McCain has played the age card. The hypocracy is that McCain can’t bring up race and Obama can’t bring up age; so niether should use either!

Mike, have you seen anyone like him on the bill? Does he not have a right to say he is black?

Obama is full of himself. I have never in my life seen a presidential candidate so arrogant.

@Shannon, Obama is the one who crossed the line, in a BIG way.

Not only about race, Mike, but he also called himself the President again when he said his picture is not the same as all those other Presidents on the one dollar and five dollar bills.

But Obama is right. He doesn’t look like any other president we’ve had. Hillary doesn’t either, being a woman, but at least she’s white. All those people who won’t vote for Obama because he’s black would have at least voted for Hillary because she’s white even if that was their only reason.

If anyone doesn’t appreciate the strictly humorous comment about the dollar bill, then they should try walking the shoes of anyone who is identified as a minority.

Obama successfully used this ‘racial’ line with Hillary and now it’s McCains turn.

Ken, he has said these things in the past. They are legitimate issues that will be addressed in the Fall. Tara Wall is completely wrong!

This is ridiculous. The McCain camp is just throwing out anything now and seeing what sticks. So much for the high road.

Ken
Your’re right about that……. I also support Obama….. I agree with you…..

I constantly ask my self am I being bias…and most of the time I say yes…but this time with this: this is why you shouldn’t vote him instead of this why you should vote for me is something I hate when Obama does it

Senator McCain should have stuck to the issues from the beginning. He has been attacking Senator Obama from way back in the primaries even before any of us knew that he was the Democratic nominee. I still don’t get why McCain would put Senator Obama in an ad with Hilton and Spears in the first place.

Gary, McCain has sent out many mailers with President McCain written clearly on the mailer to the right of his picture. That seems a bit arrogant and presumptuous to me.

Senator McCain has a definitive energy policy including use of our own resources and alternative energy development. Obama’s idea is to increase the pressure of your car tires and taxing the oil companies.

Obama was definately referring to race and being muslim. That was wrong for Obama to infer that McCain was saying those things. He’s trying to ignite a fire. Obama should apologize.

Linda, Obama’s implication was very clear. He was saying McCain was using race as an issue. He has not. Obama pulled the same thing against Clinton.

I would like to know why isnt Race Relations in America an issue ever in presidential races just like the war,the economy,and medical coverage?

Obama has always say these things before..I think Obama buried McCain with his comment about ..Its that all you got.

That was sweet

I think both candidates would do themselves and US a favor and debate each other on live tv. Then we’d hear their solutions, not this nightly brouhaha of the moment. Both candidates in their own words.

Mike: How can you say that; McCain has foolishly blamed him for high oil prices, compared him to two pop personalities, lied about his honouring the troops having an ad ready to denegrade him if he did visit the troops and called him a traitot re his plan to bring the troops home.

Are you starting to get the impression by listening to Obama that the election in November is just a formality? Did I miss when he became the president?

I agree with David Gergan that race has been a subtext in the Mc Cain campaign. They are getting desperate.

I agree totally with David Gergen. There have been a lot of subtle things out there from when he was running against Hilliary Clinton and will only intensify now that the Republicans are taking over.

I agree with both of David Gergen and Roland Martin’s comments!

Come on people! We ALL know deep down inside that race has EVERYTHING to do with this election! McCain knows that his implications have everything to do with race. The ONLY reason why the polls are close is because of McCain’s race.

Why is is alright for Obama to use race and ethnicity, but not for McCain or Hillary, or even Bill for that matter? It’s a double standard.

Janet, I would like to see McCain apologize for inferring that Obama is a traitor when it simply is not true.

As has the implication McCain has been using in the ads. As David just said it is the big elephant in the room.

Shannon……
as much as I would like to see these two guys keep it on the issues, I suspect that by this fall it is going to get nasty on both sides. Just wish they could stick to the issues and the high road.

I don’t think that Obama has anything to apologize for- given what he has had thrown at him over the course of this election, and who should he apologize to… Have you ever heard Mc Cain apologize for anything?

Joe, Obama is not arrogant. He is confident. When a person of color is confident white people always accuse them of being arrogant. Why is it that people of color cannot exceed white people’s expectations without being accused of being arrogant?

How can anyone say McCain is getting desperate? The polls say something very different. Is that the hope you seek?

Hi I WAS a Obama suporter till today however with Obama’s comments I am rethinking my vote to Obama since he has shattered his artilculate perception with me…I might be voting now for McCain.

Linda, you are correct. It really makes me sad to think that we have not come far enough in race relations for it not to be about a candidate’s race. Black people have been voting for white candidates for President every since they were given the right to vote.

I have heard John McCain make reference to Obama emphasizing the Hussein! you can’t tell me that’s races and fear mongering. that disrespectdul towards black and muslim people.

As a woman whos not black or white…watching this debate on race is just so over blown..

Its the same thing over and over again..there are other race’s in this country.

How can you say that Barrack is not playing the race card. He said “because he has a funny name, because he is black” Barrack is mixed half white half black but plays the race card saying he is black.

Regardless of whether Obama mispoke when talking about McCain, he needs to have examples to back up the accusation that republican operatives are using race againt him. A viral e-mail is not evidence.

The candidates need to get back to substance, the probems affecting America. We continue to see the fear card played as it was played during the Republican Primaries, in which John McCain play the same attack mode on Romney. Just to be clear he did not play the race card. He played the fear card and distorted the candidates views. So you have this game once again rearing its head. While it is important for a few in the media and those that stand to lose to see negative campaigning, we are forgeting that it affects all of America (White, Black, Asian, Hispanics etc.,).

With the very real sufferings of the American people. It is truly a sad state of affairs when the media is distracting the peoples attention to the same old politics that we had to deal with 4 years ago. What is even worse is that so many people will throw their very real worries about the future of this country to discuss this kind of politics.

McCain ad shows two young blonde white women,playing the old fear of the the black man is going to rape or take white women. That is racist and it was John McCain whom put race in this race.

David Gergen is wrong about putting Hillary on the ticket with Obama. That would be putting her in second place and we Hillary supporters will not tolerate that. Thousands of Hillary supporters have already stated numberous times, if Obama is at the top of the ticket, we will vote McCain. We aren’t going to “fall in line”.

I know a lady at work that is convinced that Obama is a muslim…
She went to say that after you grow up as a muslim you have to continue to be.

Barack Obama needs to get more negative and give John McCain his own tricks. Obama does not need to bring Hillary Clinton. Just become her. John McCain has slipped up so many times this campaign but Obama wants to be a goody. American does not understand goody. They want someone who is tough.

The reason I finally decided on Obama was the fact that he has run the most positive presidential campain I have ever seen. I am still impressed with this and his responses to negative comments. Most of us are tired of negative ads already. We are ready for a change!

These people are nuts! You can see just how ignorant many americans are.

Senator McCain has a plan to deal with the rising cost of health care without establishing a government bureucratic nightmare. Senator Obama says on his web site says he will give people “similar” health insurance to what the Congress has. Obama’s plan is socialistic.

lordy I will never get how people still think Obama is a Muslim. It is so ridiculous

The Muslim thing is something I do not understand. How can you fault him for Wright’s comments and at the same time say he is a Muslim. Do they need to see him baptised?

Obama needs to challenge McCain directly on McCain’s assertion that “Obama is playing the race card.” By implication, MCain is saying either that he (McCain) is disadvantaged because he is White, or that Obama is advantaged because he is Black. Both implications are counterintutitive and ring hollow to the majority of reasonable, rational Americans.

Why is being Muslim so bad?

That lady doesn’t even believe him!!! She’s like “I know what he says.” And you can’t be “born” any religion. You have to be baptized. You’re born a clean slate.

I agree with what Lorie Ann says about live debates of both candidates. Let’s face it, America is by no means color blind, but I guess we have more important issues to be addressed in this presidential race. Its high time the US realizes it can’t afford to lose out to other countries in the race of a global economy.

The fact that so many people have believe he is a Muslim despite the proof to the contrary. This is why Obama has said what he has, because people that are related to the Republican spin machine just keeps perpetrating it and McCain refuses to denounce it.

The biggest “threat” to this country are ignorant people who can’t comprehend facts–it’s been proven numerous times that Obama is NOT a Muslim and yet there are still those out there who believe it.

Oh boy! people says that Barrack Obama is muslim…….. I don’t know what I say……….

McCain calls Obama un-American which he is not. Obama calls himself black which he is. Who do you think would make the best president????? Start talking some sense McCain.

In short I will vote for Obama. I believe it is the fresh approach we, as a country, need in leadership. As for McCain he is tied to Bush policies and politics. He has demonstrated the flip-Flop nature on several issues. It tells me that McCain has no substance and probably has come to the end of his career in politics.

These people obviously do not read. Obama is obviously is not Muslim. He didn’t even attend a muslim school in Indonesia. Maybe these Americans can’t read. I am embarrassed by these white americans. They are just giving themselves a reason not to vote for a black man.

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Did people miss the fact that he grew up with white grandparents? Are they saying that his mother and grandparents are Muslim? I truly do not understand this one.

I too don’t understand how people can still think that Obama is a Muslim, however if you look at the parts of the US that these comments are coming from, it might not be too hard to imagine….

To the people in Copphill, Tenn. who still believe Senator Obama is a Muslim. …. ignorance must truly be bliss….. unbelievable!

I agree with David Gergen,the Obama campaign should have a serious rethink of not picking Hilary Clinton as his VP choice.The name of the game is winning.Hilary makes his coalition stronger

I have money invested in oil companies which is my retirement money. I just retired and millions of other Americans have their retirements invested in companies like Exxon. Does that make us all bad? Just want to keep it honest.

the story out of Canada just makes my skin crawl…..you never know what will throw people into a crazy rage. My condolences to the victims family and thoughts for those on the bus who had to witness a horrifying event

Someone mentioned that Obama needs to start being negative. I have found his campaign totally negative from the beginning when we had a dozen candidates. He has no problem being negative. He should stop the negativity and being so smug.

Hello everyone — Your comments always help me think more clearly about issues, so thanks for weighing in tonight. It appears that tonight brings a bit more of a split on how McCain and Obama have handled the past couple of days (as opposed to last night, when there was a clear majority who disliked the McCain campaign for its ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears — ridiculous, you said. Tonight some of you — not all — think that Obama went too in his response.

The only thing I would like to re-emphasize is this: if I were advising Obama, I would argue strenuously that he has to think seriously again about Hillary Clinton on the ticket. If she truly adds 6-8 points to his total — as one recent poll shows — that could make a crucial difference in a close election. It’s an old rule in politics that before you can become a statesman, you first have to win the election. So, I would say that whatever his personal preferences, he should take a hard, hard look (It is worth remembering that JFK had no love for LBJ — and Bobby really disliked him — but putting LBJ on the ticket was the key to victory.)

I just tuned in to see yet another segment visiting ordinary folks…with the emphasis on how much they disbelieve in Obama’s Christian faith…some time ago it was a visit to a baseball park where people complained about his race….remember the black man with change in a cup? Perhaps I missed it, but I would love to see the same reporter do a similar segment highlighting how much certain people fear a John McCain presidency….I am certain there are many of us as well. Or better still…run a similar segment highlighting discussions with people who think Obama is terrific.

Here we go again…. it seems to me that Barack Obama is the one who has an issue with the color of his skin. He comes across as being extremely insecure to me. He’s constantly defending himself which makes him appear very weak.

When is he going to stop with this nonsense? geez.

What’s the big deal if he is muslim or not? Why would that be a bad thing? What is so horrible about being muslim? Move on.

You know MaryBeth, that is the saddest thing about this. It is like being Muslim is an evil thing and that is dangerous.

Does anyone seriously believe that race is not a part of the presidential politics?. It is irrelevant weather McCain is personally responsible for playing the race card. He is head of a party that is running ads in various battleground states in an attempt to appeal to the prejudice of “white working class voter”. Obama should not apologize. He had it right the first time.

re; Muslim rumors etc..It makes me so sad that many many many Americans will vote uninformed…

Those folks in Tennessee have got to be kidding me. Do they have the Internet or Cable in that town?

McCain should apologize for stating that Obama would rather lose a war to win an election. McCain’s antics today have successfully turned the dialogue away from issues to once again issues about race. A country that professes to be the leader of the world needs to get beyond race.

Obama is trying to be a grown up and talk about the issues that matter but McCain and his campaign are literally trying to destroy Obama! McCain is wrong for letting them do that when he said he would have an honourable campaign!

I do not like the way McCain talks down when he talks about Obama. McCain speaks about obama like he is a little kid. It is getting really annoying. McCain should look in the mirror and practice his speeches a little more

Hello David Gergen,
I also agree with your blog comment, you have a good point.

I couldn’t believe it when I heard David Gergen (whom I greatly respect and agree with 90% of the time) opine that Obama should consider Hillary for VP. How diminished Obama would look with both Clintons glowering over him in the WH; if it weren’t for Bill in the background it might be a viable proposition to have Hillary, but with both Clintons, no thank you! I plan to vote for Obama UNLESS Hillary is VP; then my vote will proudly go to McCain.

Hi David, the problem with that is he IS doing well with Hillary supporters.

MaryBeth
you have a point there. We have had Presidents from many religions but what would be so wrong with a Muslim. Our country is a melting pot of races and religions and Muslims are but one of those religions. Our country does not have problems with Muslims but with radical Islamic Muslims. There are many thousands of honest productive and educated Muslims in our country. What would we do as a nation one day if a Muslim decides to run for President?

David,

Don’t you think if he does that more republican will come out and vote due to the fact that they hate Hillary?

People, we drive vehicles that get 10 miles a gallon? How can that be the oil company’s fault?

I know I’m going to offend a percentage of this country. I don’t care.
It’s embarrassing that the people displayed in the “Muslim Myth” segment think the way they do. Let’s get one thing straight, we’re all Americans, but there are many Americas. I do not live around people with beliefs like that.

It would be interesting to find out if muslims in America think Barak is muslim

I saw the price of regular to 2 shell stations today on the same road range from $4.06 to $3.91. I think the price of gas is going down.

Hi ,
I am upset at the Race card Issue . At a Time when People like myself are struggling to pay my morgtage and fill my gas tank , Both campagins are going out of thier way to make issue of Race . I agree that Race is a Problem in America , But Wether you are Black or White
or green , Americans are struggling and this kind of off topic Squablling leads me to believe the Steady hand of Mccain or the Mantle of Change from Obama it feels like MORE OF The SAME , No one Discusses the issues ,Both parties just throws us a red herring issue. WHen are you guys going to “keep them Honest ” and start asking how these guys are going to put forth agenda’s that can solve our crisis.

Hey guys, on the muslim issue you could make the argument that even if he’s not muslim he’s probably the best friend they could have.

I don’t know why we spend so much time with the issue of wondering why some “Americans” still believe Obama is a Muslim. Those people wouldn’t vote for him even if they believed he was Christain. To them, he is still Black and therefore not worthy of the title of POTUS. Let’s call it like we see it. There is nothing Obama can do about these people. It has to be bred out just like it was bred in.

I hear what you’re saying David! But I don’t think he can trust her! She wants the Presidency too bad and she may undermine him! He will have to always watch his back!

@gary. I agree. Isn’t the American Dream to become rich? Microsoft has a profit margin 2.5 times that of exxon’s. No one bashes them, except to say how much they hate Windows.

This is what I do not understand. If gas is so expensive, how is it that the oil companies are making larger and larger profits? I don’t knock them for make a profit, I just question how it continues to grow.

Wow, David Gergen. That’s a great history lesson about the JFK presidency. I honestly didn’t know that. It seems perfectly logical. I think there is a bigger problem relative to people voting according to their emotions without clear thinking (i.e. someone who won’t vote for a ticket with HRC in 2nd position).

Even if Obama WAS a Muslim I don’t think Americans should hold that against him. Who says a Christian or a Catholic is the only type of person that can run a country that has dozens upon dozens of religions. DOes America not realize that there are probably Muslims voting in this election? Give Obama a break and just let him run for President.

A few of you make an interesting point about being a Muslim - what is so bad about it? Sadly, a few very bad apples have tainted many Amercans’ views of Islam and its followers.

Wow! That is so lot of money to pay 8 billion oil price!

If anyone thinks the Oil companies made a profit, consider this: the taxes on the gas we buy far exceed the oil company profit. Congress gets to spend that money and they have recently talked about increasing it by 10 cents.

Its amazing they think Obama is a muslim and its a bad thing.

Who do they think the U.S soldiers are protecting in Iraq???
MUSLIMS

I have said this all along- both candidates must not really care about Americans and their struggles to pay for gas and goods because if they truly cared both Senators would have been working in congress to do something now and not just play politics and wait till after November.

I agree fully with David Gergan. I am undecided but if Hilary is w/ Obama he has my vote and I know many of my friends feel the same way/ I think his chances are muck higher with Hil on the ticket.

We can’t pay a gallon lot of money like oil price too high, keep them honest!

How about we take responsibility for the fact that we live many miles from where we work and we drive big, gas gussling vehicles. The big oil companies are only making record profits because we keep buying gasoline. I just don’t think we can drill for more oil when we don’t have the rigs to get to it or the facilities in which it can be refined. $4/gallon gas is a bummer and I hate that some people really have to choose between putting gas in their cars and feeding their families, but I just don’t think we can really solve this problem unless we stop blaming everyone/everything and decide that we will have to live very differently.

@Gary, there is no reason you should feel bad about investing for your future wisely. If Exxon is making bundles of money and you’re enjoying stock appreciation and solid dividends, you wouldn’t be very smart NOT to invest. As a stockholder, the company’s values are not your concern.

If people drive less, then the prices will go down. We need to teach ourselves to car pool or ride the bus. More oils means more driving and, then, distance other types of enegry.

Erica, I thought that the piece was highlighting the ignorance of voters. Of course, the further ignorance or misunderstanding of the Muslim faith goes along with it…I believe the real concern is that people aren’t voting with the basic facts. This concerns me regardless of the candidate

Being from the Caribbean, it scares me if McCain wins as all I hear him talking about is war and winning a war that the world considers to be illegal anyway!!!.

If McCain wins then it is my opinion that the world will continue to hate the USA and what it stands for……illegal war and messing up other countries!

The only way the world will look at the USA differently and change their perception is if Obama wins……time for a change!

I agree with David Gergen’s comments tonight. As a Clinton supporter, my vote in November hangs on Obama’s choice for VP. There is no reason for 18 million Clinton supporters should be ignored. The is no reason for Obama supporters to think their objections to Clinton are any more ligitimate than our objections to Obama. My opinion is that they would make a very competent and complementary team in the Whitehouse.

Quite frankly, I’m tired of hearing Obama supporters speaking of her weaknessness, including commentators on your panel. No one should take my vote or any other Clinton supporters’ vote for granted.

Do they not understand that Obama is vulnerable? I do.

Remember the 80’s (the last round of demonizing the oil companies)? That rational led to lower supplies and higher prices. America needs to produce more oil domestically in order to stop en riching countries that hate us and keep more dollars at home (leading to a stronger dollar). This is basic economics.

Exxon Mobile made the highest profits in corporate american history last quarter. They certainly aren’t hurting.

I am a big fan of Roland, but for once i have to disagree with his take on the Obama vs. McCain issue. I’m not sure but i didn’t hear Obama mention McCain as being the one who would try the fear tactics.He said they. They being the 547’s whatever the number of the attack dogs are, and he(Obama) is correct. He shouldn’t backdown from his statement, not one bit . Everything he(Obama) said was dead on., and besides why is it okay for everyone else to speak of Obama’s race but not Obama.Give me a break. This is McCain’s attempt to do a Hillary.Go negative ,hope it sticks ,because it’s all he’s got. He’s desperate. Obama people don’t fall for the bs ,stay focused.

I am sad for her mom, who (dad) own kidnapped his daughter. I hope police and FBI will be caught him anytime, and she will be safe with her mom.

Sadly Erica, I have to disagree with you. Hate is unfortunately a big part of American society. Unfortunately if it wasn’t the Muslim community then it would be another group. A perfect example is the fact that every since McCain went negative the media on all stations seem to be extremely happy to exploit it.. How much coverage would these campiangs have if both canidates ran positive campains and just discussed the issues.. My guess is not alot

Energy policy should be centered around promoting behavioral change. Whether it’s taxation on in-efficient vehicles or maybe special licensing (and fees) required to drive vehicles that weigh more than 3000 lbs, there ARE creative answers which we’re not even considering.

good evening Wolf and Erica. I liked what David Gergan said early about Hillary Clinton.. I do agree Obama camp needs to take another look at Hillary for VP again. Obama going to need her more than ever to win the presidency and I’m one of those 18 million voters who voted for her.

Isn’t Exon Mobile doing what is supposed to be done in the US= capitalism. They buy the oil at the same price of everone else= on the world market. They then have to refine the oil and make it in to gas

David Gergen makes a case for Hillary
Instead of Hillary and all the Clinton baggage how about Obama selecting someone else in the Clinton camp who is highly respected?
That would pick up the votes without the Clinton two for one baggage

McCain says that we absolutely must start off shore drilling to bring benefit to citizens as soon as possible because its so important… but lets just sit on the land we have ready and able to drill for another time when gas prices reach $15. What? This is getting down right silly.

I think that what Obama had to say today about the Paris and Brittaney ads was hillarious. It was also to the point that it was not going to lower your gas prices or keep you in your houses this winter. It is time to focus on the issues that count in this election.

I don’t know whats worse; people lying about Obama being a muslim, or the fact that everyone seems to think that’s a bad thing.

Paris Hilton and Britney Spears juxtaposed with Barak Obama is no coincidence but rather a calculated race baiting design reminicient of Willie Horton & the ad against Tennessee’s Harold Ford.

It seems that all the questions seem to be aimed at obama’s campaign, his background, his family life and even upbringing. It”s almost like he’s being analyzed under a microscope. I don’t see that same attention being placed on McCain, it seems like the only thing I hear about him are his complaints and criticism of the other candidate. I would love to see a debate, just to clear the air for “both” candidates

Obama makes a great point. What does Paris and Britney have to do with my mortgage??? I know they are paying for the paparazzi mortgage but not mine. McCain wasn’t talking about substance, that’s the problem. He is proud of talking about Paris and Britney?

Mentioning Paris Hilton and Brittany Spears is NOT about substance. John McCain is negating his own example.

If McCain thinks they should base the campaigns on what they can do for America then why is he mud slinging?

Drive less is a wonderful idea if you live on the East or West coast. Most of the country does not have subways, trains or even buses. People have to drive to their jobs! My town does not have any of the above and the jobs are in the city.

The problem with Hillary on the ticket is that she and her supporters still have that air of inevitability. David has just reinforced that view. If Obama cannot win those battlegound states on his own then he will lose with anyone as his VP. People don’t vote for VP.

Your religion should not matter at all. This is America, right? This is our foundation. I am tired of scare tactics. Time for change.

I love cats!!!!!! he is so cute!!!!

Did I hear McCain say that he stood by the ad…and in the same breath say he want the race to be about the issues…was there anything about the issues in that ad?

That John McCain “celebrity ad” is right on target. Paris and Britney are all style and no substance and so is Obama. They are known for doing nothing and so is Obama.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand the ad.

I wonder if farmers feel bad when they get more for a bushel of wheat, or plumbers when they get more for a house call. Anyone one in business wants to get more for their goods or services. The oil companies have a product everyone needs and can cahrge accordingly. That’s capitalism. if you want socialism, well, vote for Obama.

I continue to learn and I love learning others perspectives. Thank you for providing this platform, 360. The blog coupled with the show is soooooo cool. Good night bloggers!

Great show tonight Wolf and Erica. Lots of good input and that is what you call HYPER WOLF lol. Good night bloggers. Have a good sleep and be ready for David Gergen in full tomorrow night. Bye all.

Good Thursday evening..Good discussion tonight. The Shot of the day? Wolf has been fast forwarded into a soundbite? Very funny..night all

Good night Wolf, Erica and best bloggers!!!
Have a great night!!!! Sleep tight!!!!
See you tomorrow!!!!!!
I love the shot!!!!! day of the shot with Wolf Blitzer!!!!

McCain isn’t saying how the states have to decide on off shore drilling. California has already saud they won’t and Florida is iffy. If it depends on a referendum it could take a very long time and is definitely not a done deal.

Many experts are calling this whole thing a gimmick.

I have to be honest and say I’m not very familiar with McCain’s past experience in wars and his achievements other than being a POW. So when I hear McCain say that he knows how to win wars and that he guarantees a victory and so on… I wonder how getting shot down and being held a prisoner for a few years is experience on how to win a war? Instead how about focusing on experience and judgment on how to avoid a war?