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October 21, 2008
Beat 360° 10/21/08
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Cindy McCain offers Halloween candy to members of the traveling press on board the 'Straight Talk Express' campaign plane.

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Mike S   October 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

"These should make you all vote for my dear come election day."

Mike Szewil
Port Leyden, NY

Arachnae   October 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Neat... ... ... Sweet... ... ... Petite.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   October 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

John McCain dresses up like his wife and goes trick or treating on the Straight Talk Express.

Francesca Elm   October 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Cindy McCain looks young, but not young enough to be trick or treating. Maybe she should have brought Piper Palin along

Erik in Saddle River, NJ   October 21st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

With her husband's campaign funds running low, Cindy McCain canvassed for additional contributions!

Giorgia, Irvine, CA   October 21st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Hey guys, who would like to play "the Prince and the Pauper" with me for Halloween? Just let me know your shoe size and we can do it

Justin Coulter   October 21st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I told you that botox would keep me from looking like this pumpkin when I smile.

Justin Coulter
Minneapolis, MN

Gonzalo Castro in Phoenix, AZ   October 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Trick or treat!! C'mon guys we're getting low on tricks to win this election, we need anything to fill up our basket. Our eight homes are also open to suggestions.

Gonzalo Castro in AZ.

Jimmy McClowry   October 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Listen up people....Please place any new campaign strategies in the Rush Limbaugh head

Vijay   October 21st, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Obama, I know you wont treat me, so i will trick ya!

Dick Morris   October 21st, 2008 6:39 pm ET

No, no...don't take take anything out, we accept jewelry, credit cards, and cash. You think running a campaign is cheap

Dick
Portland, OR

Paige from Oregon   October 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Trick or Treat
Smell the Defeat!

KATHLEEN ZIPKAS   October 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

from: douglassville, pa.
:
IS THIS OVER YET..... I WANT TO GO TO DISNEY WORLD......

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   October 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

When I heard that the Straight Talk Express had candy, I was hoping that you meant Candy Crowley.

David Jones, Las Vegas NV   October 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Cindy McCain goes trick or treating for votes.

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Okay everyone...put your early ballots in here!

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   October 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

"Sweats, what sweats? I'm here to collect your donantions."

Chris Adams   October 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Oh..Another Sara Palin Halloween trickster. Quick John, you have got to see her and share your candy.

Chris Adams, Verdi Nevada

Scott from Seattle, WA   October 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

"Trick or treat! Five dollars, please!"

peggy mozdzierz apache junction, az   October 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

No tricks in this pumkin just strait talk to the White house with Mc Cain!

Stewart - Mineral Point   October 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Every four years, on Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch and awards the campaign that he deams the "most sincere".

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   October 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Thanks, but the only candy I want is Candy Crowley.

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   October 21st, 2008 6:43 pm ET

"The TREAT is in the jack-o-lantern, the Trick is that the plane is flying on my broom!"

Hilary, Roscoe IL   October 21st, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Trick or treat,
on Nov. 4 give my husband the White House seat!

Jimi from Temple, TX   October 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Heeeeeeeeeere's Cindy!

Bev Stansfield Lindenhurst, IL   October 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hello there I'm seeking donations for Johnnie's campaign. I't's costing me an arm and a leg to maintain our homes.

Sarah R, Toronto   October 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

It isn't exactly shocking that John McCain turns into a pumpkin at midnight.

Vijay   October 21st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Candy may not be good for your health, but my husband sure is, for your healthcare !

Erik in Saddle River, NJ   October 21st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Coffee, tea, or pumpkin?

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Trick (McCain) or Treat (Obama). It's up to you, America!

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Jay, Germany   October 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Thank God we found a replacement for the Wall-Street-collection-bag. Brokers, help is on the way!

Susan Pottstown, PA   October 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Hello, I'm Cindy McCain and I'm here with my fellow supporter Jack O Latern asking for your donation to the John McCain campaign.

Abelardo Chaidez   October 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

"Please take these delicious apples my pretties"

Lalo Chaidez
Menifee, CA

jax   October 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Boooo! Welcome to the "Straight Freight Fright Night Express!"

Ashley, Auburn, GA   October 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Just a little treat to trick you in to voting for my husband!

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

This should hold all of the votes for John! Oops, did I say that out loud?

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Muneeb Malik, Monaco   October 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Treats for pro-american press members and tricks for the anti-american ones.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   October 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

"Moose jerky anyone?"

Erik in Saddle River, NJ   October 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Realizing that it's behind in the polls, the McCain campaign is now trying to attract voters with free Halloween candy!

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   October 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I ain't 'fraid of no spook! Vote busters!

CAMERON COX   October 21st, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The trick is winning the presidency.

Cameron Cox
Winnipeg, Canada

Kelsie San Marcos, TX   October 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Trick or Treat
Smell my feet
Give me something good to eat
If you don't, I don't care
I will still me a Millionaire!

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   October 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

"Vote for John McCain where everyday will be like halloween!"

Kristen   October 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

A candy a day keeps the polls at bay!

Ian Campbell   October 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

The first and ONLY McCain "treat" offered between now and 2012"

Ian – Toronto, ON

David - Woodbridge NJ   October 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Cindy's candy for donations for the Mccain Campaign.

John   October 21st, 2008 6:56 pm ET

John..look what I found! A new way to diguise campaign contributions!!! Trick or treat?

Garrison E   October 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Cindy McCain searching for any last minute tricks the campain can use.
Garrison E
Los Angeles,Ca

Daryl, Richmond VA   October 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

This is the only way I choose to spread the wealth...

Louie Alvarez - Tucson, Az   October 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

For the last time, I am NOT wearing a witch costume!

San, Miami, FL   October 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Cindy McCain stars in "The Nightmare Before The Election" coming to theaters this November.

Susan from Atlanta   October 21st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Michelle, My Pretty...I have an apple for you....

Sheila bennett Wash,Pa.   October 21st, 2008 6:59 pm ET

mommy always told me, don't take candy from strangers.

Daryl, Richmond VA   October 21st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Excuse me, Captain – did you say you are undecided?

Andy from Victoria Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Four more years of Bush's policies... are you scared yet?

Ed Mikulewicz   October 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Candy is dandy but a six pack of Bud is heaven I'm in heaven.

Jack Magestro   October 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

The newest spokeswoman for the Screaming Pumpkins Rock Bank

Lisa Cooper-Tampa   October 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Pro-Americans get chocolate. Vicious media get the dreaded, substandard pennies.

Erik in Saddle River, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Latest polls indicate that only the Great Pumpkin can save the McCain campaign from defeat!

Danny Felton   October 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Has anyone seen the rest of my husband's body?

Andy from Victoria Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:03 pm ET

And with only 14 days left in the campaign, it finally happened... Cindy's face DID freeze that way.

David - Woodbridge NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Your never to old to trick or treat!

John in Valhalla, NY   October 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Cindy, delivers the "Great Pumpkin" to John McCain. At least one of his dreams will come true.

Derek - Paradise, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

All the non smiling press members –

"How come THEY got the liquor filled chocolates?"

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Excuse me, stewardess. This passenger is really DISTURBING!

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Denise Sevier Fries, Vancouver Island,Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Two 'Joe The Plummer's' and the rest of the SNL cast join Tina Fey dressed as Cindy McCain at their yearly Halloween Party.

Susie Farkas from Spanaway, Wa.   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Cindy McCain "One vote for my husband, one piece of candy for you."

Gayle Myers ( Calgary Alberta Canada)   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Mc Cain Campaign version of Micheal Jackson's THRILLER

Andy from Victoria Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Joe Biden dons a Cindy McCain costume and stows away on the Straight Talk express.

David - Woodbridge NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Put all your stocks in to the pumpkin pale!

BARRY / BOSTON   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hey reporters, try some of my special recipe candy made just for you.

Kelly   October 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

In an attempt to gather last-minute contributions, the McCain campaign launches their new strategy...."Trick-or-Donation!"

David Baker sf,ca   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

John will be along shortly with the Kool-Aid!

Nicholas   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

All Hallows Eve is around the corner, now I can be myself. "Where is my broom stick? I dont need this JET"

"Trick or Treat"

Nicholas
Wichita, Kansas U.S.A

BARRY / BOSTON   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

SEPARATED AT BIRTH

Jimmy McClowry, Livonia, MI   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

"Listen up people, Please put all new campaign strategies in the Rush Limbaugh head"

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Oh, not her again! I wonder where I can find a parachute?

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Michael from Austin, TX   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Trick or Treat. No candy – but small bills will be accepted. Obama has now raised over $400 million, 1/2 in small donations, from his 3 million donors. My goal is to reach 50 new donors to the RNC before this plane lands.

Michael from Mission Viejo, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

This candy should take your attention off my husband's anemic campaign!

Daryl, Richmond VA   October 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Welcome aboard the Straight Talk Express – sit back, relax, and enjoy our in-flight movie, "The Weather Underground".

Bob - Massillon, OH   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Wearing a Cindy McCain costume, Hillary tries to infiltrate enemy territory...all the time hoping her pantsuit doesn't give her away.

Gail   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

TRICK OR TREAT
McCain gives treats. That one you get tricked.

Gail, Dayton Ohio

GiGi Van B in Missouri   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

It puts the soul in the bucket.... PUT THE SOUL IN THE BUCKET.

Burt, Bradenton, FL   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Headline:
John Gives Up Straight Talk to Dress Up Like Cindy On The Flying Haunted House Plane.

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Folks, I can cut you in for some good orange meat if you vote McCain/Palin.

Stewart - Mineral Point   October 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Bring forth the raisins and the nuts-
Tonight All-Hallows' Spectre struts
Along the moonlit way.

-John Kendrick Bangs

R Bogart Brooklyn, NY   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Now take an apple dearie, and make a wish.

Susan Buchalter, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Cindy McCain is using a replica a of John McCain's head to trick-or-treat for campaign contributions

Burt, Bradenton, FL   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Trick or Treat for Uppers.

David Baker sf,ca   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Our feature movie this evening is 'The Stepford Wives.'

bob sherman,san diego   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I'll take the "crazy-eyed scary mask" off for the first person to give me a chunky.

Lloyd Stone - New Jersey   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Although I wear my pumpkin on my sleeve, I have a treat that can't be beat!

Jay - Alamogordo NM   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

“Excuse me, can anyone spare their bearings, my husband has lost his?”

Jay
Alamogordo, NM

Sal Solorio   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

"Since we can't beat the Obama camp, we should try poisoning them, John"!

California

Erik in Saddle River, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

BTW, my post at 6:36 should have read 'canvasses'

Daryl, Richmond VA   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Welcome aboard the Straight Talk Express – sit back, relax, and enjoy our in-flight movie – John's favorite, "Cocoon".

Joelle Strzelecki   October 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

The trick here would be to get my husbands campaign out of the toilet...treats anyone?

Joelle Strzelecki
Niles, Il

pati mc., camp hill, pa   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Wow Sarah, that is one great costume! Very life-like.

Rafeed (Atlanta, GA)   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

"I hope this candy gets everyone to work harder, or we'll never win!"

Renee Melendez   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Since my husband has no more tricks up his sleeve to get us into the Whitehouse, just take a treat out of the bucket and leave me alone!

DAVIES-WINFORD, Montreal, Quebec   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hey Cindy, which one of your houses are we going to for the Trick'O'Treat ?

Roma   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Sarah tricked me into treating you all!!

JP, Long Island, NY   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Now we'll see what the "gotcha jounalists" are really made of. Melamine, anyone?

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I'm first witch!

Mike Kingston NY   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

The Devils Best Trick is convincing Americans that he is not a republican. The democrats best Treat thet are going to win in November!!!

don oswego, il   October 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Cindy McCain on an airplane filled with Democrates

No Cindy,---That's not what I ment when I said "Reach across the

aisle's and help find Republican support".

David Baker sf,ca   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

This bus is too slow. Someone get my broom.

Scott/Washington state   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

OK I'll go as Michelle, who wants to be Obama?

Ray from DC   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Sorry my friends, we can't accommodate any special dietary needs. We didn't raise enough money.

Ron San Bruno , Ca   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Shot Bottle anyone ?

Renee Melendez   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Since my husband has no more tricks up his sleeve to get us into the White House, just take a treat out of the bucket and leave me alone!

Renee Melendez
Jersey City, NJ

GiGi Van B in Missouri   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

It puts the botox in the bucket...... PUT THE BOTOX IN THE BUCKET

Paula (Indiana)   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Cindy McCain touts her husbands recent endorsement by the Great Pumpkin.

bob sherman,san diego   October 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

"Trick or campaign funds.........TREAT......I mean treat ! "

Tom, Lake Elsinore, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Doing her part to close the funding gap between her husband and his opponent, Cindy McCain solicits donations at every opportunity on the campaign trail.

Susan Buchalter, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

"This is the only way we're ever going to get "a head."

Michael from Arizona   October 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hey guys, have you seen my "BUD" stock lately !!! Trick or Treat

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Eewww. I hope none of these "commoners" touch me!

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Hey Cindy, this guy reminds me of the Dark Side of the Moon!

John in Valhalla, NY   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Cindy discovers a stow away....she quickly dispenses with his head....James Carville is now toast.

Chris Warren   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Treats only please

Pamela Detlor   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I'll get you, my pretties!

EV,Chandler Arizona   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Another right wing conspiration to neutralize members of the liberal media with toothaches.

Angel   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

She's not passing out candy. She's taking up a collection to rig more voting machines in Ohio.

Cam   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

"If you liked the pork-free goodies, wait till you see the Christmas tree festooned budget cut-backs!"

David Pace   October 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Picture Caption:

Cindy Trick or Treats Obama for some of his votes

David Pace
Harlan, Kentucky

Michael from Murray, KY   October 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

"Anyone got any tricks on how to win this election?"

Chris, Orange County, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Members of the press receive fun size candy bars on the McCain campaign plane with muted enthusiasm after hearing that the Obama plane gave out jumbo size bars.

Maren in Oregon   October 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

With that next Alternative Minimum Tax payment coming up, Cindy McCain finds a captive pool of contributors to the cause.

Chris Chase   October 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Okay all you reporters...you think you're all so smart...whose got more brains; Sarah or this guy?

Chris Chase
New Brunswick, Canada

Deborah G.   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Have some 'candy' my pretty.......heh heh

Jason Day from Augusta, Maine   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

No More Flying Monkeys for ME!

Gail   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Undecided.........Candy for your vote.

Maren in Oregon   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Barack Obama may be outspending the McCain Campaign, but not for wants of Cindy McCain's fund raising efforts! You go girl!

Mike in Scottsdale   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

One Hundred and fifty million is a lot to beat, pony up guys!!

Don, WA   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

"Oh honestly, flying on a broomstick is for the middle-class witches."

Daniel S   October 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Cindy McCain trying to raise spirits after the embarrassment of everyone showing up in the same "middle-aged and travel-weary" costume.

James-Atlanta, GA   October 21st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Enjoy our candies before Nov. 4th. They won't be quite as sweet after then.

Paula (Indiana)   October 21st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Confident that her efforts to help her husband
match the campaign funds of Senator Obama, Cindy passes the pumpkin to would be campaign supporters on the campaign trail.

Penny, Germantown, Ohio   October 21st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Cindy hopes to treat Obama with a defeat.

David Baker sf,ca   October 21st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Oh, no, no, no. My purse is in the back and cost more than most of you make in a year.

Ron Huppert   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

On the campaign plane, Cindy McCain shares her glee with the press after John McCain presented her the head of Osama bin Lantern.

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

McCain latest scare tactic: The wicked witch of the West Wing!

Mike, Kingston, Canada Eh.   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Cindy, this guy is scarier than anything I've seen on Halloween!

Roman-Roselle, IL.   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Why, I'm the 'Good Witch of the Straight Talk Express' of course! Want some candy Baldy?

Otieno Omondi, Nairobi   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Trick or treat, we must not taste defeat

Kristen Molinari,Long Island NY   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Trick or treat,smell my feet.Need more cash to avoid defeat!!

Giorgia, Irvine, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Please, take one. One of you will get a trip to visit all my 7 houses. And, after Nov4, my new house in DC.

Gail (Dayton)   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Someone has to like us best. Vote for McCain.

Emmanuel   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

"Please help yourself to some Halloween Candy, but only if you are not a member of the liberal media!"

Michael from Murray, KY   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Cindy McCain training for her post election career :)

Darren Kopp   October 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Darren
Layton, UT US

"If you vote for my husband, I'll give you candy... and beer."

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

McCain unleashes his latest scare tactic: The wicked witch of the west wing!

**corrected from previous post!!**

Roma   October 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Dig deep... and gimme some 'change'....

Donna CA.   October 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Trick or Treat ,my pretty

Michael from Murray, KY   October 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

No one can wipe this smile off my face! My plastic surgeon made sure of that...

Stephane MOT   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

John is all right. His facelift went just fine.

Jason Day from Augusta, Maine   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

With all of the foreclosures, you have to travel so far to find the good neighborhoods for trick or treating...

Giorgia, Irvine, CA   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Since you are the wife of a Maverick, please, stop this plane.

Carolina. Chelmsford, MA   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Candy to make the "straight" talk a little "gay" (happy) :)

Ian Campbell   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

The slipping McCain campaign has it's own "Corpse Bride" as proof.

Dan Crafton   October 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air to deliver toys to all the children.

Joe Lisella   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Meet Joe the Pumpkin – fully licensed, doesn't owe any back taxes, and fully vetted.

Mike from Brooklyn, New York   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

9 Houses, 100 Million Bucks and I'm the passing out the candy, someone get Sarah!!

Ron San Bruno , Ca   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Sara would freak right now, she thinks Pumkins are used by Demon Worshiper's.

Lorraine, Oakland CA   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Give me a treat and I'll give you a trick! Comon people i have $150,000,999.99 to go!

Oscar - New York   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

"Even when times are tough, I turn to my happy pills...anyone care for one?"

Paula (Indiana)   October 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Cindy McCain adds a seasonal touch to soliciting campaign donations by passing pumpkin basket and asking passengers, "Isn't anyone going to contribute?"

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Apparently all the negative campaigning has actually transformed Cindy McCain into a witch!

Susan Buchalter, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Ha, the trick is on John; I am going t o vote for Obama!

Penny, Germantown, Ohio   October 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Quick, get a bucket of water to throw on her before it's too late!

Ron San Bruno , Ca   October 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I rode in a Pumkin Carriage on my first date with John .

Jerry from Hoboken, NJ   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Cindy McCain shows the vicious liberal media press corps what happened to Joe Klein's head after she kicked him off the campaign plane.

Joel Mathew Fountain Valley, Ca   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Cindy: "Trick or Treat?"

Person: "Trick"

Cindy: "McCain Palin represents change"

Gretchen, Tx   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

No, no, everybody. THESE are for Obama and Biden.

Brenda Harris   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

When they wake up, they will know is was just a trick or treat party.

Jack in Bali, Indonesia   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

You like my handbag? It's killing me looking for shoes that match!

Penny, Germantown, Ohio   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I wonder what's lurking behind that toothy smile?

Cindy Panackia   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Anyone , Anyone, Anyone- like to donate towards the John McCain campaign?

Stephanie, Carmel IN   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

On board the campaign plane Mrs. McCain passes out candy hoping to secure a sweet victory for her husband in the election.

Jennifer Day from Augusta, Maine   October 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Ok Everyone we're in route to DC...I'll go in first, you get ready with the toilet paper!

George Kipper from Plymouth, Michigan   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

So that explains the increased energy level of McCain's Campaign!

Roman-Roselle, IL.   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Want some candy...don't take the apple, that's for Michelle Obama...

andrew rutherford, OC california   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Bored, Cindy McCain finds a way to mock the two angry bold men on her left.

Dan Martin   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Vote now....treat later......

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

While Cindy McCain hands out treats on the campaign bus, John McCain and Sarah Palin are out playing tricks on the campaign trail!

Roberto in BC   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Cindy McCain uses a prop to tell the traveling press how her husband will rise from the pumpkin patch on Haloween.

Oscar - New York   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

"If John McCain is President... no one will go hungry... care for a piece of candy?... only one... don't be greedy."

susan brownlee/wesley chapel   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

ok! were going to start handing out candy to anyone who votes for us. i bet obama dident think of that

Gonzalo Castro in Phoenix, AZ   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

CIndy McCain always standing behind her man. Oh, nevermind, I, I thought that was senator. Oops!!!

Timothy Gibson   October 21st, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Straight talk is so sweet, would you care for a sample.

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Gary S   October 21st, 2008 8:43 pm ET

This man doesn't show any reaction;
is he a pro-american??

Gary S
Huntington Beach, California

Carl   October 21st, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Look inside, I have the October surprise everyone!!

Rock A. Allen   October 21st, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Isn't Halloween ..... just like socialism kinda sorta?

Rock A. Allen
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Vimal Ghumman Irvine CA   October 21st, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Smiles on the Bus to nowhere!

Vidya Katta   October 21st, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Can anyone share a cheap trick to treat Obama? Best one will get a Candy!

Vimal Ghumman Irvine CA   October 21st, 2008 8:46 pm ET

First lady begging? Crash course for Wall Street CEOs

Amie   October 21st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Trick or Treat ... Smell my money, expensive clothes and prom queen feet.

Janice,Ontario, Canada   October 21st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

I just want to spread the sweets around!!!

Dean Austin, TX   October 21st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Cindy McCain was asked to make her scariest Jack-o-lantern impression. The man right of her was scared stiff

Keith from Kaneohe, Hawaii   October 21st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Although cleverly disguised, the press corps always new when Cindy McCain changed her husband's bedpan.

Javier from Ga   October 21st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

“oh its Halloween you say…yes of course that’s why I’m carrying this thing around…What these?...Oh it's just some ca-ndy, yes candy..."

Terry   October 21st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

This is my husband's economic plan: free candy to the middle class.

Pamina   October 21st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Cindy McCain carries her very own Jack-O-Maverick

Ryan W, Los Angeles   October 21st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

CIndy McCain gets an early head start handing out Halloween candy as she has 11 houses to cover.

Tony Alfieri, Los Angeles, CA   October 21st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

"Due to weather, we had to reroute the flight. We will now be landing in the 6th circle of hell."

Mirav - Denver, CO   October 21st, 2008 8:49 pm ET

(Cindy McCain, to herself): This is fun: I can't WAIT to go "trick-or-treating"!

steve osgood   October 21st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Yes John is comming later dressed as a maverick!

Steve Osgood, Richland Wa

Scot, Lakeville, MN   October 21st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

As the McCain campaign staff fly back from the Michigan and Iowa offices, Cindy tries to lighten their spirits by giving out some early Halloween treats.

Benny, Albany, NY   October 21st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

The Green Goblin visits the Straight Talk Express

Kevin in Portland, Oregon   October 21st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Cindy McCain introduces the crew & passengers: Joe the reporter, Joe the photographer, Joe the flight attendant, Joe the pilot, Joe the spinner...

Julie from Dallas, Tx   October 21st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Pagan holiday treats for the liberal media press!!

Phil from San Antonio   October 21st, 2008 8:51 pm ET

John (McCain), did you put your dentures in here again?

Janice,Ontario, Canada   October 21st, 2008 8:51 pm ET

I just want to spread the sweets around!

Marty -Dallas, Tx   October 21st, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Do call me Ella; Cruella sounds so, cruel.

LaSandra from gulfport,ms   October 21st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I would like everyone to meet....Joe the Pumpkin!

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