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April 30, 2009
Beat 360° 4/30/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

US President Barack Obama during a meeting with Senator John McCain ,R-AZ, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, April 30, 2009.

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Janis - Oklahoma   April 30th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

"Barak – thought i would come by and see how you're doing – i feel a sneeze coming on"

Craig in NorCal   April 30th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Obama smiles, I shed a tear......it's just like election night all over again.

Vanessa, TX   April 30th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

WoW, John..is this what you mean by "picky" republicans?

Dante Danville, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Senator McCain quietly ponders how he would have adorned his Oval Office.

Mark   April 30th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

I'm giving you the "evil eye", President Obama....

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Ryan W, Los Angeles   April 30th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Sen McCain uses his finger to clean out his runny nose.

Linda   April 30th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Mc Cain: "I wasn't going to cry ,but he's mocking me"

Damien Seay - Portland, Texas   April 30th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

John McCain, preparing for his next attempt to run for president, feels the need to publicize his new campaign slogan: “McCain: Pick a Winner!”

Ryan W, Los Angeles   April 30th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

One of the reasons Americans voted for Obama instead of McCain was his nasty habit of picking his nose in public.

Andre Lauderhill,FL   April 30th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

John Mccain shed tears of joy moments after proclaiming to the media that he is pleased with the way President Obama is governing.

Roxanna-- Greenville, MS   April 30th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

John McCain thinking: " Dam I could've been the one with the grin but here I am digging for treasure".

Mark   April 30th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

"If I hadn't picked Sarah Palin as my running mate, I'd be President now and Obama would be sitting here, picking HIS nose! "

Mark
Sacramento, CA

Tina Autry   April 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

"I spy with my little eye the man who beat me!"

Tina Autry

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Obama: "John are you sure you want to join the Democratic party as well ?"

Mike, Syaracuse, NY   April 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

McCain attempts to flick a booger at Obama.

Tony- Lafayette, la   April 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Must...stop....grinding....teeth....

Teagan- Ft.Collins,C.O.   April 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Senator John McCain wipes a tear after thinking that he could have been the one with the CNN special, new dog, and big smile.

Tina Autry   April 30th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

"Hmm, do you think anyone would notice if I used another finger to scratch my eye."

Roger Guelph, Ontario   April 30th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

.......and John McCain thought his days of torture were behind him.

Greg Myers,Houston TX   April 30th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

I'm much better at picking my nose than running mates.

Rebecca Clark, Vancouver CA   April 30th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Palin, is my tooth mic working? Quick, pounce him while he's not watching!

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

With my little eye, I spy..........Something I could of had.

Eleanor Coombs, Ga,   April 30th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

Arlen Specter switched back to being a Democrat because he is a Democrat. You know how it is with Alzheimer, they always go back to the past. McCain just got even.

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:47 pm ET

A tear appears in John McCains eye when he hears the song "Could Have Been Me" playing as back ground music in the Oval Office !

Kathleen, Indian Shores, FL   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

After a shouting match in which they call each other "swine," John McCain attempts to shield his face.

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

McCain wipes away a tear, thinking: It should be ME sitting there as President with a big grin on my face!

Pranav - Austin, TX   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

It's not what you think. There's just some dust in my eyes.

Damien Seay - Portland, Texas   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

After seeing this picture, the Alzheimer’s Association has decided to use John McCain as their new spokesperson, considering he had forgotten where he was when he decided to stick his finger in his nose.

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

Barrack, why do keep asking me to come here? You know it only makes me cry.

Chilloo in Naples, Florida   April 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

"Whoa, he coughed and he didn't cover his mouth!"

Tony- Lafayette, la   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

I've got to talk to Barack about those drapes....and for heaven's sake get some plastic on that sofa!

Brandon Lisburg Fargo, North Dakota   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

McCain freezes in horror as he realizes his farmers blow flies off target

Mike - Glen Ellyn, IL   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

"Psst! Cameraman! Is this a bad time to tell the President that I bought stock in Mexican pork products a couple of months ago?"

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Ones a laughing, the others a crying.

Terri-TN   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

"It should have been me in the White House, I tell you!!!!"

Megan - Cohutta, GA   April 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

You may be smiling now Barack, but you don't know what I have planned.

Karen, Las Cruces, NM   April 30th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

Mr. President, that ET gets to me every time...even if he is an undocumented alien.

Tarja, Finland   April 30th, 2009 6:50 pm ET

This Presidents grin is SO contagious that I must look away .

Steve, Bend OR   April 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

You know Barrack, it was a band-aid right about here that put you in that chair.

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

I didn't know my nostril was soooo deep

Kristi Stevenson   April 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Keep it cool John.....man that's my seat he's sitting in!

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Drilling for buggers

Robyn   April 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

At one point, he is going to stop smiling, right? I know it's not AT me, it's WITH me.

Alaina   April 30th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

Little does he know my little virus will be the end of his presidency.

Chilloo in Naples, Florida   April 30th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

"hmmm, did I remember to wash my hands?"

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

McCain tries to ignore Obama when asked if he has heard from Sarah Palin or Joe The Plumber lately !!

Tony- Lafayette, la   April 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Obama and McCain finally find common ground....American Idol!

Julie Guarducci   April 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Lemme see if I still have a brain

Rusty Lopez   April 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

McCain- "Pretending to like this guy is really hard....."

Ed - Sidney, OH   April 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

I'm old, If I want to pick my nose in front of the president. I'll do it!

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

"Hey John even after a hundred days I'm still more popular with the American people than you !"

Jeff LeRoy Davis, Kelly, WY   April 30th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

I wish the President didn't spit when he laughed.

Lisa Pepera   April 30th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Hey President Obama, how far up can you stick it?

Amy Walker ~ Tampa, FL   April 30th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

McCain: "BARACK! I WAS NOT PICKING MY NOSE!!! I was scratching it like this!"

Javier, Madrid   April 30th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Sen. McCain: ...(and to think all this could have been mine... I can barely hold back my tears...)

Jennifer Taylor: Grand Rapids, MI   April 30th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

"I wonder if anyone notices that I have no clue what's going on?"

Jeff Lacey   April 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

(Mccain)"I can't let him see me cry". (Obama)"He's such a crybaby"

Kenzie K   April 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

I wonder if I could sneak into his desk while he's not looking. Hm.. President McCain.

Louise Szczepanik   April 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Obama is smiling that Spectre has come back to being a Democratic, but to John McCain, it brought a tear to his eye.

Louise Szczepanik
Enderby BC
Canada

JC- Los Angeles   April 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

"My friend, maybe you too should join the Democratic Party?"

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

John McCain gets a little embarrassed when Obama says . . . "I think it's great that your getting more computer-savy but could you quit sending me friend request on Facebook"

Sita - Rockville, MD   April 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

If only you had offered me a cabinet position as well. I could have enjoyed this moment as much as you.

carolyn alder   April 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

(obama thinking to himself).....

see john mccain, doing what you're doing right now is why i'm sitting here as president and you're not.

Kelly   April 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

"I told you he was an idiot"
Kelly, new jersey

John   April 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Keep smiling buddy.... but this maverick still has some tricks up his sleeves to get back to the top....Susan Boyle/ McCain 2012

Chelsea Montgomery   April 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

I'm not mad at him but he won't win again!! Dadgasterdly, I will see to that!!

Paul - East Bay, CA   April 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Obama: "John good for you getting more computer-savy over last 100 days, but please stop with the friend requests on Fcaebook its not going to happen !"

Peggy Canada   April 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Sure Mr President Laugh!!! Bet you didn't know I had my finger up my nose before I shook your hand.

Eric   April 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

November 4th, 2008. Barack Obama enjoys his victory at 'Yo Mama'. Sen. McCain concedes the presidential election.

Andrea   April 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

The guy just spit in my eye! First he beats me in the election, now he gives me swine flu. When will it end already?

Lisa, Tampa   April 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Psst...Let him laugh while he can. Kathleen Sebelius is on the phone with the IRS.

Eleanor Coombs, Ga,   April 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Tch tch, tch! "I believe Arlen just addressed you as President Johnson,"sir.

Randy from Camp Springs, Maryland   April 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

I could be on Twitter right now.

geno oklahoma   April 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Sarah Palin, Joe The Plumber, brings tears to your eyes, huh John !!

Karen from CT   April 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

One thousand, three hundred, sixty one days to go...I can wait.

Kathy Mo in Indianapolis   April 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Jeepers! He just got back from Mexico. He not only shook my hand, but he spit in my eye when talking! And thinks it's funny! Put a mask on it, Buster!

valarie from Minneapolis   April 30th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

na-na na-na-naaaah, I can't hear you.

Andrea   April 30th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

What the ? Did he ? What's next, swine flu?

Eleanor Coombs, Ga,   April 30th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

You lucky stiff you, You "Hope" and we "Change"

Helen, Reading, UK   April 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Senator McCain to the President, '..so I said to Rush Limbaugh I'd rather poke my own eye out than have Sarah Palin as my running mate in 2012..'

Megan - Cohutta, GA   April 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Sniff, sniff, this could have been mine.

Krasi, Houston, TX   April 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Maybe if a turn my head to the left and close my right eye I can will him out of existence...Hm, seems to work 'cause I can't see him any more :)

Dan - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY   April 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

While the two political rivals rehash funny memories of the '08 campaign, McCain demonstrates the proper way to hold one's face in hatred.

Tarja, Finland   April 30th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

I hope no one notices the flakes on my collar.

Eddie Kitaoka   April 30th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

You may have won the gold in November, B., but I've got a goldmine of my own.

Talal. From Wanaque, NJ   April 30th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

No my friend these are only tears of joy... Look at him doesn't he has a great smile.

James   April 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

After being told there aren't any camera's in the room, President Obama relieves his itch and McCain digs deep.

Chilloo in Naples, Florida   April 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Twitter Tweet:
"I don't know how much more I can take. Specter defecting, Meghan blogging and now this guy's telling me to cover my mouth when I cough!"

Marilyn Klaiber, Clifton Park, NY   April 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Obama: Talk about a fool! Doesn't he know he should keep his hands away from his face and now he's picking his nose for all to see? Is this the Republican answer to the H1N1 epidemic????

Charles Schaeffer   April 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

John Mccain: I can't believe Obama didn't go to The Rescue in Chicago.

Bill D. from PlanoTX.   April 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Senator John McCain wipes away a tear as President Obama chuckles during a private screening of "W".

Ishaka - Atlanta, GA   April 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Mr President where is your face mask, there is a bad flu going around.

William Albuquerque, NM   April 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

"Pssst...Will somebody put a surgical mask over that smile?"

David Woelke   April 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Sorry John...really.. it was just a sneeze!

Kathleen, Indian Shores, FL   April 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Pres. Obama & Sen. McCain engage in a good-natured oinking match!

Eddie Kitaoka   April 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

You may have won the gold in November, B., but I’ve got a gold mind of my own.

Eddie Kitaoka
Rosemead, CA

Megan - Cohutta, GA   April 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Let me just wipe this tear from my eye. It is just too painful being here, and not as president.

Jeff Vargas   April 30th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

That jerk wouldn't be laughing if I had won.

Conrad J. Chicago, IL.   April 30th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

He's having soooo much fun. That should be me. I'm supposed to be the President!

C. Mark   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Okay it's not mine but it fits:

"You don't understand. I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender."

Emily, Perry Hall, MD   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

As John McCain wipes a tear from his eye, he thinks "Should have been me".

or

Think I'll pick my nose and then shake his hand.

or

Did I wash my hands? I just touched my eye.

Steve, Bend OR   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

If not for a band-aid right about here, that would be me smiling over there.

Eddie Kitaoka   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

You may have won the gold in November, B., but I’ve got a goldmine of my own.

Eddie Kitaoka
Rosemead, CA

Third time is a charm. Sorry!

Tarja, Finland   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Imagine that I`m here and my choise for VP is not.
Now what was her name again...

Pamina in New Rochelle   April 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

McCain thinks to himself- "Maybe if I don't look at him, I can pretend the White House is mine!!"

Levon - Redondo Beach, CA   April 30th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

"Yeah, there's no way I could have handled this job."

San, Miami, FL   April 30th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

My Barack, I love what you've done with the place.

Leesi, MD   April 30th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

President Obama laughing as Senator McCain tries to get the log out of his eye that keeps him from seeing things clearly.

Sarah, Toronto ON   April 30th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

McCain rethinks earlier thoughts of: "Barack Obama will be President when pigs fly". Looks like swine flu.

Jill E. Bolz Escondido, CA   April 30th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

John McCain having a senior moment . What is this guy so... happy about? Oh ya he won.

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   April 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

I get it, you won, but do you have to rub it in? Republicans have feelings too...

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

These aren't tears of woe I'm wiping away, they are tears of fury!

Jean (Clarksburg, Maryland)   April 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

President Obama cracking up after Senator John McCain said: "That One", referring to Senator Arlen Specter who had just left the GOP.

Tarja, Finland   April 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer... or was it the other way around ?

Olivia Joseph   April 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Olivia Joseph from Atlanta, Georgia!

"After scratching your eyes real good McCain, make sure you wash those hands now. You can't afford to get a swine flu at your age." President Obama

Elizabeth -TEXAS   April 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Someone help me – my finger is stuck!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   April 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

With McCain's intense concentration and strength in 'picking' , Obama is amused and still cannot understand why he chose Palin for his running mate!.

Susan in Half Moon Bay   April 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

That comfy chair should be mine, MINE

Rebekah   April 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Now where did I put that anger-management doll my therapist gave me... I'll need to give it a good squeeze after this.

Petoskey, Michigan

Michael E. Myers   April 30th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Reactions to the President's 100 day report card – even mavericks cry sometimes...

Michael Myers
Indianapolis, Indiana

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Sniff, sniff! Does Obama HAVE to look that happy while we're meeting! Couldn't he at least PRETEND to be upset about something?!

Lavinia, California   April 30th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

..if there is a God the teleprompter will break down ...

Erin   April 30th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Obama: Bask in all my glory!!!!

McCain: *sniff* .........damnit.............

Bart from Chicago   April 30th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Obama should be laughing; he pulled off the biggest scam ever in US history with the help of the incompetent media.

Cindy Brown   April 30th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

Is that something in your eye John or are you just happy to see me?

Karen from CT   April 30th, 2009 7:15 pm ET

With rumors circulating that Arlen Specter was hypnotized by the President's smile, Sen. McCain tries hard to avoid his gaze.

Brandon - Olympia, WA   April 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

President Obama laughs as Senator McCain wipes off the spitball that "someone" shot in his face.

Elizabeth -TEXAS   April 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

In a pigs eye!

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz, Ca   April 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

There goes the hygene vote!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   April 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

McCain scratches his head and believes he should know the guy seated to his right but it is all a bit 'blurry'.

seth bailey   April 30th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

"I said I wasn't gonna cry again." – John McCain

Seth Bailey
San Rafael, CA

wendy mcguire   April 30th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

i can't beleive he beat me,then sneezed on me that swine!

Roland , California   April 30th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

...would I be smiling after my 100 days?

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

I still make faces .....and he still flashes that colegate smile.....

Will Borden   April 30th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

*Sniff* *Sniff* I promised myself I wouldn't do this.

DAMIEN   April 30th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

i know he won the GD election, but do you have to be so happy about it!

Will Borden Dallas, TX   April 30th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

*Sniff* *Sniff* I promised myself I wouldn’t do this.

Bart from Chicago   April 30th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Of course I'm crying! The American people elected this guy who won't even wear an American Flag Pin on his lapel over a Veteran who was a POW.

c91201   April 30th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

President Obama and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) play I've Got A Secret in the Oval Office.

Ken draeger   April 30th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

McCain *whisper* "I couldve done better..."

Nancy from Apple Valley, MN   April 30th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Tear...this could've been mine. Why ,oh why did I pick Palin?

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

Maybe if I look like I'm picking my nose, the photographers won't take pictures of me in the Oval Office with Obama!

Susan Brown Chattanooga TN   April 30th, 2009 7:20 pm ET

John McCain shows Pres Obama his old "disappearing finger up the nose" parlor trick for the next State dinner.

Sophia De loach   April 30th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Dude stop your crying I am in charge now. Dude you really could not have handle this miss your friend left.
Sophia De Loach

James J. Fassler Mill Valley,Ca.   April 30th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

"Grin and Bear It " ?

Bart from Chicago   April 30th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

If I were a younger man I would slap that smirk of his face.

Eleanor Coombs, Ga,   April 30th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Stop picking your nose John!

Elizabeth -TEXAS   April 30th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

I just told President Obama, I'm next to switch to the Democratic Party.

geno oklahoma   April 30th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

John, is that the Wasilla hi-sign or how many electoral votes Pallin brought in

Alizan Nasyran   April 30th, 2009 7:22 pm ET

Senator John McCain(in his mind)...."i wonder what is Bo doing right now..ermmm"

Candace   April 30th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

"I think I got a little mud in my eye."

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

That should be ME looking that happy in the Oval Office! Damn you Sarah Palin!

Tamara Padgett , Oaktown , Indiana   April 30th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

I spy with my little eye....

Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada   April 30th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

If he spits in my eye one more time, I am telling my mom...:)

Kevin Haggith Toronto   April 30th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Obama is mildly amused when McCain demonstrates his method of closing off some orifices in an effort to help reduce chances of contracting the swine flu.

Lori Lane   April 30th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Boy, I'm sure glad I didn't win Mr. President, it looks like the Swine Flu you caught while in Mexico is making you delirious.

cris cohoon princeton indiana   April 30th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

I should have never ate that burrito!

betsy cronin   April 30th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

I wonder if he knows Michelle is wearing $ 550 sneakers

Thomas Mansfield, TX   April 30th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

He's not going to be smiling so big once I flick this booger on him.

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   April 30th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Senator McCain tears up after his party earns a C- on the CNN national report card, thinking "I'd wait on that smile, Mr. President, until we see your grade."

Max A. from Sarasota, FL   April 30th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

John McCain has apparently seen this episode of Sanford and Son before.

Bill Wood, Fort Worth   April 30th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

McCain to himself: "Sure I wanted budget cuts, but no Klenex for the White House is too far!"

Dan Iowa City, IA   April 30th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

McCain: "But there was no pick! I did not pick! There was no pick!"
Obama: "I have to go John."
McCain: "No, No pick!"

Will, Dallas   April 30th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

*Sniff* *Sniff* I promised myself I wouldn’t do this

Lynda Knezovich   April 30th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

"I can't belive he's laughing at me...can't he see I'm sensitive."

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

100 days into his term and they STILL love him....What am I doing wrong ????

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

This should have been my office...... maybe I'd have a big smile then ....

Dan Iowa City, IA   April 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Yes. I have infultrated the Oval office. I have to go, I think there starting to suspect something. McCain out.

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

McCain tries to surreptitously flip off the President for being so happy during their Oval Office meeting, and uses the wrong finger accidentally.

Holly Hunting Martin   April 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Senator John McCain is checking that his ear plugs are in...yep....right ear plug okay...time to check the left ear....

holly hunting martin
rochester, mn

KK   April 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

Big boys don't cry......enough wipe off those tears and grow up!!!

owen johnson   April 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

I think I hear the ice cream truck.

gaysforpalin   April 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

i just woke up from a nightmare, what? wait! OMG, American voters really fell for the media propoganda of st. barack's snake oil promises?

Patricia Seraphin   April 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

McCain: "There goes that blinding smile again."

Teaneck, NJ

Lori - PA   April 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

I can't help it. Everytime the President says something, it brings tears to my eyes.

Kathy - Utah   April 30th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

(Sob.) Geez, he gets to do it all. Not just fight two wars and deal with a global economic crisis, but take out pirates and fight swine flu. Man I want that job!

Ana Woolliscroft   April 30th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

I would rather jab my eyes out than listen to another word out of his mouth.

gaysforpalin, west hollywood, ca   April 30th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

i just woke up from a nightmare, what? wait! OMG, American voters really fell for the media propoganda of st. barack’s snake oil promises?

Jim M   April 30th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

I was a pilot , and no matter what Obama says, the swine flu cannot cause the entire crew of Air Force One to buzz New York city.

Sheila Stuart, CA   April 30th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

McCain addjusts the GOP's hidden mini microphone!

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Obama is all smiles here in The White House....Palin is all smiles in Alaska..... Why am I the only one frowning......Is it just me or what????

Megan - Cohutta, GA   April 30th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

This office could have been so beautiful. If only I was elected president.

Megan - Cohutta, GA   April 30th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

That's right McCain you wish this was yours.

Brad MacPherson   April 30th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Not bad, not bad.

But his Biden jokes have got nothing on the stories I've got about Palin.

Wilbraham, MA

Theresa Whittle   April 30th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

How much longer are we here for? I have go home and Ti-vo
'The O'Reilly Factor'.

Louie Alvarez - Tucson, Az   April 30th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

I'm going to stick a big green juicy one under his desk when he isn't looking.

Reski Ramli - Bali   April 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Gosh, Cindy would have loved dusting this room.

Kara Mazarea, Santa Monica, CA   April 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

You've made it over 100 days- don't cry now! Think happy thoughts. At least Sara Palin's favorability ratings are down!

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

"Every time I try to make this guy look bad....he comes out better than ever...what gives....

andrea t   April 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

He is having too much fun. The joke is on me. I should be in that seat.

Sarah Hensley   April 30th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

"It's a scratch not a pick!"

Sarah Hensley
Muncie, Indiana

Brian Riback - Waldwick, NJ   April 30th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

McCain with a tear in his eye, as Obama laughs as they both reminisce by watching CNN's Election Night Coverage...

Tom Kott, Montreal Canada   April 30th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

After months of searching, Senator John McCain looks in the very last place he could think of to find out where all the stimulus money has disappeared to.

Pamela Greene Guin, Alabama   April 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

McCain try's hard to hold back the tears while thinking ....'THIS SHOULD BE ME.....'

Kathie Manchester   April 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Hummmm.... I wonder if I can hit him with this from here?

From West Warwick, RI, USA

Danielle Chicago, IL   April 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

John McCain whipes alway a single tear while lamenting the beautiful memories that could have been in the Oval Office .

Gary Shaw Washington DC   April 30th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

"Tears lookin' at you..."

cheryl kennedy   April 30th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

The thrill of victory and the reality of defeat!

Cheryl Kennedy
10602 Stone Canyon Rd
Apt. 126
Dallas, Tx 75230

Daja Brown   April 30th, 2009 7:44 pm ET

John, do you need a tissue from MY oval office to wipe those tears?

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   April 30th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

Tell Obama to stop laughing at me, I know I lost the election and he won, he's being mean! Sniff sniff!

Michael Crockett   April 30th, 2009 7:45 pm ET

2 Wars, an Economic Crisis, and the Swine Flu and I am the miserable one?!

Mike Crockett
Hampton,Va

Ashonda Bethea-Ruth   April 30th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

I bet if I flick it on him it will whipe that smile off his face!

Sean Reaves   April 30th, 2009 7:47 pm ET

Look at him over there looking all "presidential" and ill be remembered as the one who picked that Pittbull with lipstick to run with! So Sad

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   April 30th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

How much longer can I go on pretending that I like this guy?

Randy Stendebach Olathe Ks   April 30th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

"I too will be switching parties as soon as these flu symptoms go away"

Lisa   April 30th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

I'm picking a winner right here for you, pal!

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   April 30th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

The search for signs of intelligent life in the universe.

Jay   April 30th, 2009 7:49 pm ET

If Uri Geller could bend spoons, maybe I can use mental telepathy to bend time and become president.

Jay Mc
Virginia Beach, VA

Vickie Show Me State   April 30th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

I have a sty in my eye. Does this mean, I have swine flu?

Karen from CT   April 30th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

I'd rather be twittering.

Susan in Half Moon Bay   April 30th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Pick me, pick me!

Paula, Lovell, WY   April 30th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

John McCain surreptitiously wipes away a tear as he plays the "shoulda, coulda woulda " mind game.

Alisha Cambari-Saka, Bali   April 30th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Man, when he starting flinging it, it gets everywhere.

Michelle Thompson   April 30th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

First Barack wins the election and then Arlen leaves the party. Makes me want to cry and sleep like a baby!

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   April 30th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

John McCain is up to his elbows in empty space.

Sheila Kovalcin   April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

I wonder how many times Barack is going to make us watch Bo roll over.

Doreen-Virginia   April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

I wonder if he can see my zit if I sit way over here.

Shannon - Whitney, TX   April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

"The office may be yours, President Obama, but the booger on this chair is all McCain!"

Paula, Lovell, WY   April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

Obama reacts to Mr. McCain's statement that "Sarah would've never said what Joe did about planes."

Camille   April 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

It's only been 100 days?!

Kevin from Portland, Oregon   April 30th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

"Damn it. Which finger do I use again show my disdain?"

Marilyn Klaiber, Clifton Park, NY   April 30th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Now, Who should we pick from the Democratic part to join us?? Just because we have been snuffed......

Mike Kingston Canada   April 30th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Dang, I forgot to put on my swine flu mask knowing Pres Obama was in Mexico two weeks ago.

Rafael Bronx,NY   April 30th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

This metting is interesting. I should have schedule CNN

Paula, Lovell, WY   April 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Strains of an old melody run through John McCain's head: This Nearly Was Mine."

janene prenzno   April 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Obama and McCain just "Spector-lating" on the future of the Republican party Spector only has until 2011. McCain wipes a tear from his eye.

Aldrin, MD   April 30th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

Barack, you look so happy, that should be me smiling, instead I am holding back my tears!

Connie White   April 30th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

If I just keep looking straight ahead maybe he wont notice me....

Jane G   April 30th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

This is pure torture. Let's see how does that go again...? Name, rank and serial number... I'd take water boarding over this any day...

Tracey - Boston   April 30th, 2009 7:56 pm ET

McCain: OK, time to turn on my ray-gun eye beams.

Jennifer   April 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Surreptitious Sign Language...What?! I have 4 other fingers up!!!

Anthonia-California   April 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Barack Obama laughs at MCcain, well MCcain tries to think about if wore boxers today.

Melissa   April 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

"Don't cry John, it was just an election"

Melissa
East McKeesport, PA

Therese   April 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

The President laughs as Senator McCain recalls his favorite episode of Seinfeld.

Elizabeth -TEXAS   April 30th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

I hope Rush is as happy as Barack that I'm moving to the Democratic Party.

sam sharkas,west bloomfield mi   April 30th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

ohh god, and i lost to this guy

Shannon - Whitney, TX   April 30th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Senator McCain discreetly covers his face after learning of the president's recent trip to Mexico.

cheri, wisconsin   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

McCain hides a tear of joy as he relishes the fact that he doesn't have to deal with this economy, swine flu, etc.

Paul Mansolillo from New York   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

I would've beat you in the election if it wasn't for that damn High Definition...

Em, Utah   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Once again John McCain misses the mark in a never ending quest to perfect his "Dr Evil" !

Marvin Lake   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Obama and my nose, the two are really bugging me !!!!!!! Address is 54440 buffalo Ln. New London,Missouri 63459

Deirdre, NYC   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Sniff...just my luck...he goes to Mexico, and I get the flu.

Jane G   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

This is pure torture. Let's see how does that go again? Name, rank and serial number... I'd take water boarding over this any day...

Jane G
Minnesota

Elizabeth -TEXAS   April 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

I'm going to be beat Al Frankin to the Democratic Party.

shannon   April 30th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

McCain- "oh yeah, I'm supposed to scratch with my middle finger, ....oh man, I screwed this one up..."

Mark VanZanten   April 30th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

"I've got to learn not to try the Vulcan go in peace-sign again. My finger automatically crawls up my nose – and truthfully, it's embarrasing."

Mark W, Pemberton, BC   April 30th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

Having shaken hands with the President, John McCain ponders Obama's choice of hand cream.
Purelle? With a touch of rose hip?

Don Lawson-Rogers, Arkansas   April 30th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

President Obama smiles and says, I'll bet the next time Senator McCain has a cup of coffee he will remove the spoon from the cup first.

Appa Rao (Concord,Ca,USA)   April 30th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Obama, Don't laugh by looking at Gop. Bacause of them you are sitting there in president seat and I am here :@

Felicia Shaw   April 30th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

Felicia, New Holstein, WI

"Go ahead and laugh, but I'm not taking my finger out of my nose until you admit that Palin was the perfect pick!"

Emily Castagnetta   April 30th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

SMILE, YOU"RE ON CANDID CAMERA!

Lisa, Tampa   April 30th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

No, I don't think this is funny. Now get Bo off my leg!

Eric - Union, Kentucky   April 30th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

McCain: "If I look at THAT ONE, the shard of disdain in my eye will only hurt worse."

Lisa, Florida   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

President Obama knows laughter is the best medicine. Unfortunately, John McCain is waiting for his NyQuil to kick in.

Mark W, Pemberton, BC   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Photographers capture the exact moment that news of Specter's defection breaks.

Nathan Steigman, Saint Paul,MN   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Oops, forgot to re-set my digital alarm clock for Eastern Standard Time.

Trevor McClintock   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Sen. Spector said you're considering throwing out Crazy Joe. Any chance you'd want a maverick for a VP?

Monica Ruiz   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

I know what you did in your first 100 days.....
Oakland CA

Anthonia-California   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

"If i pose way, i hope become the new beat360 photo"

Melissa   April 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

Now is the perfect time to reveal those WMDs...If only I could reach them.

Jeremy - Temple City,CA   April 30th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

The sweet scent of revenge agitates John McCain's nose.

Barb Mi   April 30th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

OMG he's in my office digging for gold, he must be thinking he's in Alaska

Thomas, Dallas   April 30th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

We'll see how big he smiles once I flick this booger on him.

Jane G   April 30th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

John McCain pretends to wipe a tear from his eye as he prepares to speak into his Secret Service issue wrist phone.

Jane G
Minnesota

Theresa Whittle   April 30th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

How much longer are we here for? I have go home and Ti-vo
‘The O’Reilly Factor’.

Theresa Whittle
Las Vegas, NV

Bob Broome-Lewistown, Pa   April 30th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Don't cry John. You are able to join the Democratic Party also.

suem   April 30th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

But Joe Biden promised me if I came to the White House, I could pet BO!

luc   April 30th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

The public picked the winner, now ill pick my nose!

Bryan Turo   April 30th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

"When people make fun of my sweet sweet Sarah Palin, I do this... Is it this finger or the middle one?"

Terry Washington State   April 30th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Smile NOW Barack, I'm going Roadie on ya with some of my GOP buddies! We'll see who's smirking then!

Catherine LaMirada, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

After seeing Barack's Beauties in People magazine, McCain ponders how the layout for McCain's Marvel would have looked.

Anne Guarini Lewes, De   April 30th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

The President and John McCain share a chuckle while watching the Vice President on the today show.

Deirdre, NYC   April 30th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

I'm a proud American, I support my president, but one more maverick joke from this guy and I'm outta here.

Terry Washington State   April 30th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

LMAO @ BILL in Texas!!

Felly   April 30th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

McCain: " It's really a good idea that I forgot my contact lenses.....this way I can' t tell whether Obama is crying or laughing."
Felly, Sacramento, CA.

Harold Oklahoma City, OK   April 30th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

"Awwwwwkward, that joke wasn't that funny. Oh, what's this up my nose?"

natalie, lebanon TN   April 30th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Oh I wish I hadn't of picked Sarah Palin as my runnig mate. I really could have had a chance at presidency. Look at him laughing. He knows it's true.

Marina Poplawski; Santa Clarita, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

So I don't look like Steve Martin from THIS side of my face, but you guys didn't have to laugh.

Elvira, Vancouver   April 30th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

McCain: Is hysterical laugh a sign of swine flu? Darn, I know he's been overseas recently.

Tim in Kansas City, MO   April 30th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

"Mr. President, watching a gag reel from our debates isn't what I hoped to accomplish in this meeting."

Trevor   April 30th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

You'd have to be a robot not to cry.

Anthony   April 30th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

I wanted this job so bad :(

Anthony
Spokane, WA

Renee White; Vancouver, WA   April 30th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

What's he laughing at? Hasn't he ever seen a former presidential candidate pick his nose before.

Allan Hoag   April 30th, 2009 8:24 pm ET

John McCain "What is Bill Cosby doing here?"

Apache junction, AZ

D - Atlanta, GA   April 30th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

I thought I was over the loss.....but it hurts sooooooo bad!

Jacqueline, NY   April 30th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

McCain: (sobbingly) So, this is what it's like in he Oval Office... (sniffle, sniffle)

Mark Toronto Canada   April 30th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

It's not a booger Mr President , It's just one of those ticklish hairs.

Patrick from Bowling Green, OH   April 30th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

McCain: "Did he seriously leave the Oval Office like this? I would have at least changed the drapes"

Mila   April 30th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

John McCain sheds a tear as he realizes he forgot his face mask...

Andy, San Ramon, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

"If Obama kept his campaign promise and vetoed the pork, we wouldn't be in this predicament."

Mark Toronto Canada   April 30th, 2009 8:29 pm ET

That's OK John, as long as you take that booger with you.

Dan in Kansas City   April 30th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

"I coulda been a president. I coulda been somebody instead of a senator, which is what I am."

Andy, San Ramon, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

McCain demonstrates how Patient Zero first contracted swine flu.

Jacqueline, NY   April 30th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

McCain to self: Come on, John, pull it together. Just think of all the world's problems you would have had placed on shoulders, back and lap sitting right here in the Oval Office. You don't need that. You should enjoy your "Golden Years."

Shelly-Union, KY   April 30th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

You say "goodbye", I say "hello"

Jacqueline, NY   April 30th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

Correction:

McCain: (sobbingly) So, this is what it’s like here in the Oval Office… (sniffle, sniffle)

Khari - Pittsford NY   April 30th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Waw! I would've been as happy as he is–And would've still kept my seven or eight houses.!!

Andy, San Ramon, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

"No, sir, I don't have a cold. I'm just allergic to Palin. Oops – I meant "pollen."

Jacqueline, NY   April 30th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

President Obama to Sen. McCain: Come on, John, pull it together. Just think of all the world’s problems you would have had placed on shoulders, back and lap sitting right here in the Oval Office. You don’t want this. Just chill and enjoy your “Golden Years.”

Andy, San Ramon, CA   April 30th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

"As I was saying, Mr. President, you must pick your battles wisely."

Mike Kingston Canada   April 30th, 2009 8:39 pm ET

Oh no! President recently came back from Mexico and I forgot to put on my swine flu mask.

Ayesha-- Lombard, IL   April 30th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Come on John, suck it up! I bet Obama's gig ain't so great anyway.....
Ahh, it's no use! He's having the time of his life!

Sung - Nashville, TN   April 30th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Hey Barack, I just got Rush's permission – with Al's Senate seat being held up, you could use the last moderate Republican on your team. Just say the word.

John Lubowitz, Albany, New York   April 30th, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Senator McCain is thinking, "Only 6 Million more votes and I could have wiped that smile off of his face."

sylvia spencer   April 30th, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Dry humor always makes my eyes sting?

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   April 30th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Dude,it's funny but it's not that funny

Zeenia F   April 30th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

"Is one of the symptoms of the flu tearing up? Because I'm NOT crying."

Toronto

Mila   April 30th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

John McCain wipes a tear as he thinks about what could have been... and he realizes he left his face mask at his office

eddy, toronto canada   April 30th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

" Darn...People woulda' been calling ME 'Mr President'......If it wasn't for Sarah Whats-her-face "

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   April 30th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

Biblical Lamentations or political lamentations,it all hurts the same...

Monica Garcia - Whitmore Lake, Michigan   April 30th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

Man, does he ever stop smiling!! Those teeth are blinding me!

Monica Garcia

Vincent Watson - Minneapolis   April 30th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Good thing he doesn't know I'm flipping him off with the itchy eye.

Bob - Massillon, OH   April 30th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

"Pay up...you bet I couldn't get it in up to the second knuckle!"

Paul, Milwaukee, WI   April 30th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Obama and McCain down home on Capital Hill, pickin' and grinnin'!

Bob - Massillon, OH   April 30th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

Well, as a Senator, he could have his finger stuck up worse places.

Andre from Southington, CT   April 30th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

"I came to the White House today to discuss healthcare reform and this guy makes me watch the news coverage from election night all over again. I could just cry." – Sen McCain

Greg, Austin Tx   April 30th, 2009 8:50 pm ET

I will NOT call that one Mr President, I will NOT call that one Mr President ..

Leesi, MD   April 30th, 2009 8:51 pm ET

President Obama laughs as John McCain does his "sad Grandpa".

Darrell Williams,Fairless Hills,PA   April 30th, 2009 8:52 pm ET

Feelings...whoa,whoa,whoa,whoa...feelings

Cathie Capobainco   April 30th, 2009 8:53 pm ET

Up Your Nose With A Rubber Hose Obama!!!!

eddy, toronto canada   April 30th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

"Let's see..... there must be someone here I haven't thrown under the bus.."

EV,Chandler Arizona   April 30th, 2009 8:55 pm ET

That could have been me. That could have been me.

Melissa~ FSU   April 30th, 2009 8:58 pm ET

McCain: "Just because he's the President doesn't mean I thinks he's so funny"

Eleanor Coombs, Ga   April 30th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

What's so funny, you made better grades in College.

Fisayo Fadelu, Houston Texas.   April 30th, 2009 9:01 pm ET

Aww, he so smart, makes me wann' weep.

J Brown (Raleigh, NC)   April 30th, 2009 9:03 pm ET

Sniff, sniff....this house was almost mine.

john korry whitby on. canada   April 30th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

OBAMA: Come on McCain do quote fingers again.....come on.....if you don't do do quote fingers I am gonna have you water boarded .....

J Brown (Raleigh, NC)   April 30th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Cheer up Johnny, you can visit the Oval anytime.

john korry whitby on. canada   April 30th, 2009 9:05 pm ET

OBAMA: Come on McCain do quote fingers again.....come on.....if you don't do quote fingers I am gonna have you water boarded .....

Shirley Robinson   April 30th, 2009 9:06 pm ET

Yes, Mr Presidnt.....this is how I picked my running mate!

eddy, toronto canada   April 30th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

"Man...sometimes I miss Vietnam"

Hugh ~ California   April 30th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

I had such great plans to decorate the Oval Office. Some Arizona wall decor, a couple of throw pillows!

David - New Port Richey, FL   April 30th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Senator John McCain wipes away a tear while thinking what great memories could have been in the Oval Office.

joanne   April 30th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

I think I will breathe out of this nostril only since the President just got back from Mexico recently.

Jim (Canada)   April 30th, 2009 9:09 pm ET

I should have jumped ship when I had the chance.....oh yah I'm not in the Navy!

David - New Port Richey, FL   April 30th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Senator McCain reacting to President Obama's 100 day report card from yesterday.

Timothy Carman   April 30th, 2009 9:10 pm ET

Obama and McCain discuss the nose missle crisis.

Joshalyn - Bedford Hts., Ohio   April 30th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

McCain, "I just came back from Mexico, fever, stuffy nose, cough and all...but do you think I'm gonna let Barack know it...No Way! Let's see how contagious it REALLY is!

Derek from Brooklyn Center, MN   April 30th, 2009 9:11 pm ET

I know he won, but he doesn't have to gloat about it.

David - New Port Richey, FL   April 30th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Senator McCain looks in the last possible place in Washington where all the stimulus money is.

eddy, toronto canada   April 30th, 2009 9:12 pm ET

"..I think I'll get a Blackberry, like the President....after I master the fax machine...."

Derek from Brooklyn Center, MN   April 30th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

I'm sorry I am so emotional, but that could have been my chair.

J.   April 30th, 2009 9:13 pm ET

" I can't believe this is actually my life!! sigh."

James Mansperger North Beach, MD

parka   April 30th, 2009 9:14 pm ET

Obama: You're lucky I didn't get any on your blue dress....

Kellen- Atlanta, GA   April 30th, 2009 9:15 pm ET

Sen. McCain, about to whisper to the photographer – "Barrack thinks he's so hip and cool, so popular.... wait till I prove to everyone who really should've been elected President... Only 1359 days till I'll do just that, my friend (wink)"

Like the photographer after hearing McCain's comment, President Obama, able to see through McCain's hand that was supposed to block his view of the comment, reacts naturally.

Jennie NY, NY   April 30th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

only 1360 days to go....

Jordan Alfaro   April 30th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

How 'bout a rematch for President. Ready? 1...2...3... NOSE-IES!!!!!

Cindy Panackia   April 30th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

Dam–this Oval Office was almost mine–Obama is laughing on the outside and I am crying on the inside.

Cindy
Riverview, Mi

Matthias, Brazil   April 30th, 2009 9:19 pm ET

You kids...

Barbara Carman   April 30th, 2009 9:20 pm ET

McCain once again makes an unfortunate pick.

Roxanna-- Greenville, MS   April 30th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

I am still waiting for my runner-up prize. The Beat 360 t-shirt.

robyn caffrey keyser west virginia 26726   April 30th, 2009 9:24 pm ET

hey ' i told john not to come, ( that ) this news will make him cry.

Tony IL   April 30th, 2009 9:25 pm ET

McCain, "He's smiling at me cause he beat me". I can't stand the rubbin-it-in.

irene marmi   April 30th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

"breaking up is hard to do. i miss arlen, and that one is making fun of me."

robyn caffrey keyser west virginia 26726   April 30th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

awwwwwww " is it passed your bedtime john"

Maria Mar.   April 30th, 2009 9:28 pm ET

Who ever is the President please raise your hand! Ohh, sorry McCain too slow!
B.Obama-*I win!*

Maria
Arizona

Jim from Sheffileld Lake Ohio   April 30th, 2009 9:29 pm ET

yes Mr. President – I do have a Boo-Boo... right here.....
so stop laughing and pucker up....

ali   April 30th, 2009 9:31 pm ET

mc cain reminds me of himler!!!!!

kelly brunt   April 30th, 2009 9:35 pm ET

I'm crying for this guy. He's facing two wars, a massive recession, and a global pandemic with Joe Biden ad-libing on its severity. And he's over there, clueless, cackling like a crazy man...

kelly brunt
new hartford, ct

Tony- Lafayette, la   April 30th, 2009 9:37 pm ET

McCain whispers: "Somebody get me out of here!" "He won't stop smiling!"

Shaun Cordeiro   April 30th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

i can't believe he picked blue...i mean come on....gray is clearly better in here

Jennifer Taylor: Grand Rapids, MI   April 30th, 2009 9:38 pm ET

"I wish Bo would stop using my leg as a fire hydrant."

Sean in Dallas   April 30th, 2009 9:41 pm ET

And from the right angle it looks like I'm actually picking my nose. Cracks 'em up every time!

T. Berry, Michigan   April 30th, 2009 9:45 pm ET

Pick a finger, Smiley.

Roberta, Brainerd MN   April 30th, 2009 9:47 pm ET

Seriously Barack...Megan is the apple of my eye i tell ya.

John-Iowa City   April 30th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

Caption: Pres. Obama and Sen. McCain watching reruns of Arlen Specter's party switch press conference

Paola Rodriguez   April 30th, 2009 9:56 pm ET

McCain: I am still convinced that I would have done a better job being the president of this nation !!!
Obama: In your face McCain!!

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