PHILADELPHIA - Republican presidential candidate John McCain cut short his first public appearance without running-mate Sarah Palin after chanting supporters of Democratic rival Barack Obama interrupted his speech.
After lunching with a roundtable of women at Philadelphia’s Down Home Diner, McCain shook hands with supporters and strode up to a podium to deliver a statement. But as he spoke, chants of “Obama, Obama, Obama” filled the room.
Reporters craned forward trying to hear the Arizona senator. Unfortunately for McCain — and possibly overlooked by aides who planned the event — a section of the diner opened up to a market where a crowd had gathered behind a cordon.
A large contingent of Obama supporters showed up, mixed with some who had bumper stickers reading “Democrats for McCain”.
“It’s time to leave the talk behind and start shaking up Washington and fixing our economy, taking care of the problems facing our families. We’re going to give a tax cut to every family with a child,” he said.
His words were barely audible.
McCain’s supporters shouted “John McCain”, “John McCain,” “John McCain”. The duelling chants nearly drowned out the presidential hopeful’s voice.
“Pennsylvania is a battleground state as we can tell,” McCain said.
Meanwhile Palin, the Alaska governor, was on a flight back to her state.
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Hey Fellow Obama Supporters! Stop arguing with sleeping people. Who cares if they support McCain and perpetuate the lies? You help them by aknowledging them. Please stop wasting your energy by getting distracted by lower thinking people. We know they are idiots and I know how frustrating it is when you really care and want them to “see the light.” You can’t make somebody see no matter how hard you try. They’ll see it on their own, or not, it has nothing to do with us. We have a true leader that is moving this country forward in a positive direction. Stay on course folks, keep faith and hope alive, and forget about the petty distractions.
- Posted by Mike ZOne Love Baby!!!
“Do you know why Chelsea Clinton is so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father.”
-John McCain 1998
- Posted by fecklessJane -
You fail to remember that the Republican’s (including supporters of McCain) are the ones lying and using false smear tactics in order to undermine the Democratic process. What the McCain supporters do is much, MUCH worse.
- Posted by TreMcCain couldn’t even control his own ’supporters’ during his acceptance speech at the RNC, he can’t possibly keep the attention of an audience that is not hand picked by his campaign. I think the shouts of protest are a waste of time and probably rude but hey - this is America. I wish the right wingers who claim to be so patriotic would think more about real American values. Family values are not unique to America - believe it or not ‘foreigners’ love their families too! But the values that are unique to Americans - freedom and tolerance don’t seem to be valued by those right wing patriots.
- Posted by KAHshame on those protesters, being rude to a sick old fascist who can’t wait to start another war.
- Posted by johndenton46Somebody has got to stop McCain from spouting lies all the time. Glad these people stepped up to the task. Too bad the mainstream media continues to give McCain a pass.
- Posted by IndieI will say Sarah Palin has taken the attention away from McCain. It is as if Obama was running against Palin and not John McCain.
Something else that I have noticed:
Palin loves the attention, you can tell at the way she smiles as people clap and yell for her. (I hope it does not go to her head)
Pailin’s charisma and her small town persona make her an intriguing candidate. However, I have caught her lying over issues like the bridge to nowhere, which she originally supported and praised the politicians for; she has taken a lot of money from Washington and she took the money for the bridge even though she never built one.
I will admit she is an effective speaker and a hard worker but I do not want someone so dishonest who pretends to be a reformer to sit in the most important office in the nation. She symbolizes another Bush Presidency, especially if McCain passes away.
I have come to realize that Obama and Biden are the best bet for progress. Obama and Biden are a dynamic team of hardworking Americans who know how to work from the bottom up, they are who I want in the White House.
- Posted by MarthObama made a good point when he said that we could find compromises between the Republicans, Democrats. We might not agree on some social issues but we can find common ground. We might not agree on the war but we all care about our troops and the families that wait for them to return home.
I feel that Obama knows the plights of education and is a great example that hard work and a good education can take you places. He carries with him a strong foundation true to American ideals. Every step has been earned and he will be a great President for the United States.
That’s funny, I don’t recall reading this REAL FACTUAL NEWS over on Fox Network. Oh, that’s right, they’re a Republican propaganda network. my bad….
- Posted by cynicalsallyDo we need anymore proof what a joke the GOP campaign is?
- Posted by ToniAre they kidding? They’re all excited about the potential VP, yet not all that excited about the actual candidate. I watched CNN last night when Sarah Palin arrived back in Alaska and the crownd was chanting “Sarah, Sarah, Sarah”, the GOP announcer then directed the stepford citizens to change the chant to McCain. PATHETIC. They can’t even think for themselves.
reply to Jane….
sorry Jane that the chatting for “Obama, Obama, Obam” at McCains stop rattled your nerves - its called a democracy.
McCain is a carry-over of George W. Bush and reserves the same lack of intellect or curiosity. Hence, McCain and Pain stick to the GOP talking pts. without offering solutions.
Now, put down your spot of tea and your bon-bons and go out and do something constructive (accept criticize) to make this a better world.
- Posted by TocmatObama supporters chant “Obama, Obama, Obama”
McCain supporters chant “USA, USA, USA”
That says it all.
- Posted by PHP87
No … McCain supporters shout “Sarah, Sarah, Sarah” … because they don’t even like their own candidate.
- Posted by jgFolks might want to check out the new Enquirer post on Palin. Looks like she is going to get slow cooked, just like that upstanding fella John Edwards.
Hey, McCain, nice vetting job. Just what I want in a person aspiring to carry the nuclear football–someone who likes to make snap decisions based on gut hunches not facts, because they lack the work ethic or attention span to do the job properly, or worse, don’t care about any consequences other than personal gratification through winning the election.
Come to think of it, isn’t this all consistent with McCain’s bottom of class graduation, carousing, and abandoning wife and kids for heiress hottie?
- Posted by ToastOnDayOnetMcCain is a spineless whimp, a shell of the former Maverick and war hero. It would foolish to elect him based on 30-40 year old history while ignoring his conduct and effectiveness during the past 2 years.
- Posted by labman57Maybe “small crowds” is a cover story for why John and Sarah REALLY want to campaign together. Should Cindy be worried?
- Posted by HelaineNo one can control the actions and behavior of another - there are ude McCain supporters as well. What we can control is who we put in office. Sarah Palin is anti-everything positive and a throw back to the dark ages - anti-abortion, anti-equal pay, anti-environment; she made budget cuts in Alaska that benefits kids and the disabled. She is just an ignorant diversionary tactic. McCain can’t do anything without her. He looks like an old coot with a young hooker when he holds her hand. NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL!!! Shame on him for selling himself out. With Lieberman on the ticket he might have had a chance to look presidential, if not be the president. But he sold out to the redical right and proved that he is just another political toy!
- Posted by dhSenator John MCcain from observation and judgement is a smart politician, but he seem to be deceiving the America audiance as he take to advantage, those word he interprets and (or) hears out of context.
- Posted by EdmondSadly, he is demonstrating that he can declear war on another country without proper investigation. And he seem too desperate for power. As a Republican he attacked being a celebrity while he admires being one. He accept teenage pregnacy, one party system, and war as a consavative Christain but does not seem to embrace the teaching of forgiveness and re institution, as one of the pillars of Christanity.
Certainly, he has experience, but that will lead the world into a cold war against Russia as he alway mentions Late Ronald Reagan, as his mentor but does not think about the implication of emerging Europe, China, and oil. He will further criple the world economy because some of his antics being demonstrated in this campaign, may not be tolorated by NATO knowing the implication of production powered with Russian gas, against their Economies. So America should be wise come this election. Paulin, certainly will be checked from day one by his rich wife, who would not want to be overshadowed before American women. As Republicans celebrates, independents should realise that the Combination of Medvedev, and Putin is the backup of focus towards the new world challenges and requires energy and not instructions. Paulin cannot step into these shoes. America is too important to come amused, thereafter.
“Jane”? Yeah, whatever, RNC plant.
- Posted by Dickunfortunately, john mccain has nothing meaningful to say and nobody is interested in him without his palin puppet.
barack obama and joe biden are addressing the concerns of a majority of americans: health care coverage, creating more jobs, and cutting taxes on the middle class. all mccain is doing is making a fool out of himself.
- Posted by ohioIt is ashame that the folks gathered to listen to a democratic presentation were hijacked by tyranny.
- Posted by Michael UPeople need to remember one thing: If a Republican’s lips are moving, he is lying. They apparently can’t help it, and why should they stop–there are no consequences….V
- Posted by V