seriously>? what compared to the constant scrutiny of his associates; his pastor, his professional colleagues, and the conjecture about his name? What similar comb was used for McCain? Thats just the politics of campaigning though and has never changed.

People run on campaigns, media and civilians are expected to do their research. Debates are held, questions are answered, and the votes are counted. This election was no different.

For me, I dont go by polls, or even strictly by history(having logic and applying it are not the same thing,, although one must have it to apply it not all can or do)

I listened to the advertisements, I saw the media coverage, I read the stories about the experiences and philosophies of all candidates... .but in the end, it was hearing them speak FOR themself which has always swayed my decision.

I would have voted Clinton but she resorted to some questionable and negative tactics which caused the loss of my support.Quite frankly, I can honestly say I was disappointed in how she chose to run(although I understand the mentality of playing the game to win)

Once OBama got the nomination. I was not positive about who McCain was so I had to listen. I heard alot about him being a prisoner of war but not much else. During the debates, it was OBamas demeanor and responses that were more in line with the candidacy I wanted to vote for...period. An articulate, educated, social minded, uniter.

All I really learned about McCain was he had been a prisoner and he seemed to have an 'us against them' mentality which turns me off personally.

McCain also made a mistake by adding Palin to the ticket from what I hear of his past supporters and I can totally relate. As a female, she had a very bright spotlight on her and when you pick a candidate who is going to stand out in such a public way,, they should be able to articulate and think on their feet. McCain sitting with her and answering her questions and her inability to answer so many questions herself just really killed the hopes many had for what was potentially going to be the first WOMAN in the white house who wasnt married to a president. When it came time for her to represent HERSELF,, speak on the cuff, she fell terribly short and I think that fear that she may stand in for McCain did quite a bit of damage to his chances.

have you taken any journalism classes habibi? chris mathews is a commentator not journalist just like your prescious michael weiner and sean hannity therefore he can espouse any opinion and support any candidate as he sees fit.
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Seriously, Kings_Knight ... stop watching Fox News. Its not fair and balanced. Its not even news, its a bunch of commentating idiots who spout right-wing propaganda so that other idiots like Sarah Palin get airtime to throw the country off track of what's really important: INFORMED DECISIONS.

I get my news from various sources online, on public radio, the Daily Show and anywhere else I can find it that won't put a political twist on every f***ing thing out of their putrid pie-holes. Present an ACTUAL opinion that's based at least REMOTELY in fact and we'll talk further. Bye, now.