Highland's Wicker Memorial Park chosen for Obama visit

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BY TIMES STAFF | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 | (231 comment(s))

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will return to Northwest Indiana on Friday for a rally at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, according to a news release from his campaign.

Secret Service agents had been scouting sites in four Lake County communities, including Gary and Hammond, according to their mayors.

The Democratic presidential candidate's most recent stop in Indiana was Oct. 23 -- a rally in downtown Indianapolis.

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is scheduled to appear Wednesday night at a rally in downstate Jefferson while Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, is set to campaign Saturday in Evansville.

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to Converted to Republican wrote on Nov 3, 2008 12:36 PM:

" you make a good point. The Bush tax relief and economic policies had the economy humming along...until the Dems got into power.

Then the Dems like Obama, Chris Dodd, Franklin Raines and Bwany Frank would not listen to McCains warnings about the economy and Freddie/Fannie.
They told us all (see the videos on youtube) that everything is OK, don't worry.

They were wrong and now the Democrat failed policies are ruining the economy. "

Converted to Republican wrote on Nov 1, 2008 4:29 PM:

" You blame the current Republican president for the current economic situation. But the housing crisis was signed by the prior, Democratic president.
Bush managed to keep the economy in check - until the Democrats took over Congress!!!
You ask if I'm better off. Well, I was until about a year ago! "

TO poor voter wrote on Oct 29 2008 207 PM wrote on Nov 1, 2008 4:25 PM:

" You talk about getting rid of all the "evil & greedy rich people." But yet it sounds like you want to become one of them. Then someone else will come along and want to get rid of you! "

hey outraged wrote on Nov 1, 2008 1:33 PM:

" The "large" state Sarah Failin governed has about the same population as Indianapolis. I'm impressed. "

Joe RN wrote on Nov 1, 2008 10:44 AM:

" Jim on 10-31 wrote:" People come up with the most nonsensical reasons not to vote for Obama. They say, "it's socialism", "he's pro-abortion", "he's corupt". They have not any reason or proof, other than pure ignorance. I'm pretty sure these people aren't racist, just stupid!" - end of quote.
I say, "People come up with the most nonsensical reasons not to vote for McCain. They say, 'It's capitalism', "he's anti-abortion', 'he's a war hero'. They have the proof McCain is good but are too stupid to recognize the good vs. B.O.'s credentials as "Comunity Organizer" under King Richard Daley, or other ties with nefarious characters as Farakahn, Rev. Wright, Rezko. McCain & Palin Save us from Socialist Damnation. "

Obama All the way1 wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:33 PM:

" Obama is are next president face the facts McCain supporters he in old gezzier
that doesn't stand a chance against Obmama

Face the facts!!!! He is are new president "

Tim S answers wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:54 PM:

" Facts are facts. No one is saying give up and let the bad guys win. No one at all. Look at the recent battle over refueling aircraft. Consider the monies those guys will need to recoup. How much of our spending has gone into unused product while soldiers went years improperly protected in Iraq. Less than 7% of our spending goes to non military international investment, yet General Petraeus' main strategy recognizes the benefit of improved economies and education in dangerous areas. That 700 billion isn't going to 'boots on the ground', or single expenditure aircraft or naval equipment. It's ongoing, relatively unchecked expenditure. Tell the Russians how grateful to the Americans they should be. Tell the Chinese and Japanese. These nations don't view us as WWII saviors. These are the people who will be our adversaries in the future. They'll fight their wars through Iran, Pakistan, South America, Africa where big and scary America will be less successful than an America that offers economic opportunity and global vision. Rome was defeated by a band of "barbarians" in a forest in Germany. Rome's military superiority became the victim of their pride. "

Jim wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:59 PM:

" People come up with the most nonsensical reasons not to vote for Obama. They say, "it's socialism", "he's pro-abortion", "he's corupt". They have not any reason or proof, other than pure ignorance. I'm pretty sure these people aren't racist, just stupid! "

USSA wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:50 PM:

" A new America will be here soon.
i cant wait.equality for all. "

White Voter wrote on Oct 31, 2008 4:38 PM:

" After reading all these ignorant, racist, statements, I'm totally appalled. I wonder what century that these people are living in. It's amazing that some of these people really believe a lot of the lies,and rumors that people spread. I wonder what hills these people came down from. I'll bet you they burn witches, too.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!! "

fed up wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:43 PM:

" People get a grip on this nasty and most vulgar of elections. This has nothing to do with the candidates, this all has to do with Obama wanted to get into the history books as the first black president. He is so determined to get to the white house he will make you all believe that he can change the world. The only change you will see is what is good for him and not the people. This has to be the scariest time of everyone's life to believe that a young organizer has the experience to rule this country. He will probably not be able to make a decision on his own without someone helping him to find the answer. Wake up people, we are in trouble. "

Danny Boy wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:27 PM:

" Obama didn't invent progressive taxation. Adam Smith the founder of modern CAPITALISM discussed it in the 1700's. 10% of our population controls 71% of our nations wealth. Honestly, how many people in our region even make $150000 a year? Why do we defend the politics that will lead to the extinction of the middle class? Don't be so manipulated. Don't let them scare you with words like "Socialist". Be scared of the gap in wealth between the haves and have nots. "

Wow wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:11 PM:

" Obama didn't invent progressive taxation people. Adam Smith, the founder of modern CAPITALISM wrote about its benefits in his book The Wealth of Nations in the 1700's. 10% of our population controls over 71% of our nations wealth. Very few people in this entire region would face tax increases and yet so many still defend the politics that lead to the extinction of the middle class. Rather than buy into the politics of fear people should take time to educate themselves in concepts like socialism, pick up a book, and turn off the tv. "

Common Sense to What If wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:30 PM:

" What if he was blue, he'd still be a Socialist wanting to take my money and give it to those who don't fight for the American dream.. Get with it. He also still would want to kill the unborn so I don't care what color he is, if anything he is red; with horns. "

What if wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:19 PM:

" What if Obama was white? Would there be an issue? Probably not. Yes, I'am white and I will be voting for Mr. Barack Obama. Hopefully he wins and we can get on with change. "

Cyberkel wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:52 PM:

" I hang my head in shame. I thought we were living in the 21st Century, past the bigotry and hate of years gone past. Now after reading some of the comments below, and can see ignorance and racism is alive and thriving in the Region. We're doomed, we'll never make it.... "

Afraid of Socialism wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:31 PM:

" I hope all of you that are so scared of the word "socialism" never accept a penny from Social Security, never use Medicaid or Medicare, never drive on the highways, never want a dollar spent on defense or the military and never send your kids to school because your taxes are spent on those things. Guess what? Taxes are socialism; they are taking from everyone for the good of everyone. Pure, unadulterated capitalism does not exist in this country and would not work. "

outraged at Obama wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:20 PM:

" As a woman, I am OUTRAGED by the treatment of Obama and his lap dog media against an American woman, Sarah Palin.

She worked hard, stepped in and helped where others would not. She showed success in helping as a mayor, then went on to be a successful governor of a large state, fighting corruption and maintaining an 80% approval rating with Democrats and Republicans in her state.

The way Obama and the left tried to trash her was disgraceful. As a woman and early supporter of Hillary, I cannot in good conscience support Obama.
I will be voting for McCain AND SARAH PALIN this election. She has electrified the working woman, man and the we love her out here in America!
The way the liberal press has attacked her with Obama's blessing is disgusting. "

Hussein Obama wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:17 PM:

" who cares where he's going! I know where I'd like him to go. And it's not Highland. "

ScottFromCP wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:11 PM:

" OBAMA/BIDEN... a long-winded answer to a question nobody asked. If you want America to rebound, thrive, and survive, we must elect John McCain President! "

to Tim S wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:08 PM:

" Tim S just doesn't get it. He complains about the "military spending" but doesn't get the fact that America defends the world from evil thugs, dictators and radical Islamofascist groups like al quaida who want to kill you and me.

Do you think the Jews who were rescued from the concentration camps after WWII said "oh, why is America's military budget so high, why can't we just rely on the French to save us? Oh yeah, they surrendered in a heartbeat when the Nazi stormtroopers came to town. It was up to America and our strong allies to win the war and gain freedom and safety for America and the world.

But, Tim S. and Obama want to REDUCE our military spending and make us weaker. Then they will go off and negotiate with thugs and dictators with no pre-conditions.

God help us if this loser gains power. There will be a disaster and Obama will react poorly to it just like he did with the surge, Russia invading Georgia, and the economic downturn. "

Social Security wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:06 PM:

" Social Security wouldn't be going broke if was policed better. Illegals shouldn't be getting it and people faking disabilities shouldn't be getting it either. We need more eyes on this problem. "

Tim S wrote on Oct 31, 2008 1:01 PM:

" You gotta love it. Let's all be scared of the Tax and Spend liberals. we need to keep the Work 'em and Jerk 'em conservatives instead. The United States had over 700 billion dollars of Military spending last year, the entire rest of the world spent 800 billion. Our European allies spent 250 of that, Russia 70, and China 122, Australia, Japan, and other East Asians, 120 billion, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Lybia and other Middle Eastern countries, 80 bilion; all those other dangerous guys spent the rest. By the way, we haven't spent the past 7 years fughting Russia, China, Europe, or those other guys, and we still haven't accomplished the mission either.
43% of tax dollars go towards the military (including past debt), 11% to non-military debt, 7% to the general operation of the government, nasty liberal social programs consume 3%. That being said, and said by someone with no government experience. The problem has been career politicians, generational politicians. Obama will be in government service less than 20 years, if he's elected twice, and then done. He's right for the job. Do what you feel is best, and move on. "

Rail Cat Stadium wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:54 PM:

" The Steel Yard where the Rail Cats play is a venue more suited for 20,000+ people to see Sen. Obama. Why wasn't this considered? "

to GMS Coach wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:51 PM:

" GMS Coach, McCain and our founding fathers have given us solutions. It is called FREEDOM! Personal Property and Capitalism!

Obama does not believe in any of these. He was schooled by radicals and leftists, he does not think America is a good country. Just look at what his wife let slip, "I am finally proud of America because my husband is doing well in the campaign".

Well, GMS Coach, a lot of us are really proud of our country and we like our freedom, and we don't want Barack Hussein Obama to take it way. "

GMS Coach wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:41 PM:

" Thanks for keeping calm and being reasonable Bankrupt.....way to help find solutions and not panic...wait...what did I say?!? "

Bankrupt wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:24 PM:

" If Hussein Obama is elected, it will be the final curtain for America.
I picture a cartoon of America, with a big sign saying "Bankrupt due to bad management". Lets start learning Chinese, and May God help our children. "

McCain rally wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:24 PM:

" There is a McCain rally tonight at 6:00 pm in Columbus, Ohio. McCain is ruining Halloween for all the Columbus, Ohio kids. There are more kids in Columbus than there are in Highland, IN. So, Republicans: Is McCain a worse candidate now? "

Tee Hee wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:21 PM:

" Obama reminds me of the "Stepford Wives"..."perfect" in each maunfactured way without substance... "

Obama lying on taxes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:18 PM:

" Obama started by saying he would not raise taxes on those making under $300 thousand. Then he lowered it to $250 thousand, then $200 thousand. Then the other day Joe Biden let it slip that the new tax limit is $150 thousand per family. And we know Obama voted to increase taxes on everyone who makes over $42 thousand.

Like Clinton, Obama lies on taxes. Clinton promised a middle class tax cut too, remember? Then when he got into office, he laughed at us and said "oh that was just campaign rhetoric, I am imposing a retroactive tax INCREASE on the middle class!".
Obama will do the same.

Also, Obama will raise taxes on small businesses which will kill jobs, and they will pass along the tax in the form of higher prices. So Obama's socialist tax increases will hit us all. "

trick or treat wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:15 PM:

" Sorry the grinch feels that Halloween is stupid. There's a few million in this area that want to have fun! Boo! "

Democrat power versus kids wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:15 PM:

" Why do Democrats care more about Obama gaining political power to implement his failed socialism, than they do about Highlands kids?

They could have waited until later, they could have done this another day. But they don't care about the common working man like Joe the Plumber, they will illegally investigate his personal information using state computers, now they are throwing the kids of Highland under the bus.

This is over the top. It really has exposed Obama's callous disregard for kids. First he votes against providing medical care for live born children after a botched abortion, now he makes the decision to stomp all over the kids of Highland.

If this is any indication of the bad decision making and callous disregard for working Americans, we are in for a disaster if he ever gains power. His mistakes on the surge, and his waffling and inaction on the economy were early indicators, but this arrogant rally is the last straw. "

Paul wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:13 PM:

" Obviously there are very important issues facing our great country.

Honestly,though, I think people have a right to belly-ache about the timing of this event. I mean, Sen. Obama has been campaigning for the last 2 years. Does anyone think he's going to say something new? Is he going to change his stand on any issue? I hardly think so. "

What do you people not get... wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:11 PM:

" If you make over $250,000 you will have a tax increase. I agree with Joe Biden I think that is patriotic. Now, if you make under $250,000 your taxes will not increase. I don't believe they will go down, but they won't increase. What is the big deal with paying taxes? Maybe it's because I only make $37,000 as teacher and don't have much to pay in taxes, but I don't feel sorry for those making over six times what I do. "

Halloween wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:10 PM:

" Ruining your kids Halloween? Please tell me you are not serious. Does your 4-year old know that Obama is in town? Do you believe that every house in town is going to be closed up and every resident is going to be at the park? News flash: you should be out with your kids trick or treating. It is not the police departments job to protect your kids while they are out; it's your responsiblity. The fact that you people have the right to vote scares me half to death. "

To all of you who... wrote on Oct 31, 2008 11:55 AM:

" are worried more about Trick or Treating and Halloween more than this country's future need to get a clue, a life, and some honor. My God, this is sad. If you hate him because he's half black or because of the policies he stands for that's up to you. But, to be worried about a stupid holiday over this election is just too much. "

halloween wrote on Oct 31, 2008 11:54 AM:

" It's great that a presidential candidate is coming to Highland tonight. However, I did notice in the paper that there is also a Halloween party schedule for tonight ALSO at the Wicker Park club. How are they going to pull that off? Go ahead and ruin our Halloween... but not your kids Halloween Obama. And the traffic... that's enough for me to vote the other way. Stay off Indy Blvd. tonight for sure everyone. "

Goodbye 401Ks if Obama is Elected wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:58 AM:

" The Democrats in Congress are already planning to take away your personal 401k and make everyone contribute 3% to a mandatory 401k that will be run by the government,just like Social Security (which is going broke). "

To Wladziu wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:54 AM:

" I know! What are they thinking? How can we possibly have one of the most historic national election when there's high school football? Its bad enough they scheduled halloween on the same day as high school football, but now this? Oh the humanity! "

all tricks no treats wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:51 AM:

" Obviously he doesn't want to interrupt his kids' trick or treating, but does he have to ruin ours? "

observation wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:49 AM:

" Doesn't this make the amount of times in Northwest Indiana
Obama-2
Mitch Daniels-1
Does this strike anyone else as odd "

freedom of . . . wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:49 AM:

" His daughter doesn't want her trick or treating interrupted, so he's going somewhere else to ruin Halloween! "

Professor wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:44 AM:

" People only hear what they want to hear, see what they want to see, read what they want to read. They have preconceived ideas and beliefs and tune out anything that doesn't agree with their preconceived notions. The anti-abortionists refuse to see reality; they live in their dream world where everything is perfect and all that matters is protecting an unborn fetus. But most Americans are primarily motivated by greed and over-consumption; they only pay attention to political opinions that will enrich them personally. Republicans are very predictable. "

Focus People wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:24 AM:

" McCain is a good choice - OBAMA is the better choice. All those commenting negatively have nothing else. This is the Friday before election day..High School football concerns? are you kidding. Our country - YOUR country is in deep now BECAUSE of the first six years of Bush and the republican congress. Things may have "seemed good" from 2000 -2006 cuz nobody was minding the store. Take the worst thing that's ever happened - 9/11..terrorists struck the Pentagon and good people died..but it was back on track in a year..they can't touch our military- BEST IN THE WORLD..but the WTC..we're still reeling about that TRADE..our economy is in trouble because the administration did not do the right things..the rich got richer. Some people took out Mtg loans they shouldn't have..but who came up with those in the first place? NO income- no asset- no money down???Who left them unregulated? Finally, we destroyed Iraq, killed the evil dictator, established democracy..let's have ALL the troops home this year and call it a WIN..now..cuz it is. Yet we don't get the ONE guy we KNOW is responsible for 9/11..we haven't seen another new attack cuz it's still happening - the economy. "

Logic and Reason wrote on Oct 31, 2008 10:11 AM:

" To all but especially undecided voters. Please VOTE...no matter how long the wait...no vote = no voice. Annonymous comments on the web can be helpful but beware (of even mine) it's up to you. Here's me - I'm 42 and voted in my first election at 18..voted Reagan..then Bush..then Perot..then Clinton..then Gore..then Kerry. I'm sorry but our last three presidents were "schmucks"...this year, we have two GREAT choices. My choice is Obama...here's why - Although McCain is a decent, honorable man (anyone who says different is a wack-o) Unfortunately, he has been part of the problem as far as doing his current job for us - The People of the United States. Obama has done well, and he's trying to be part of the solution.Other than trying to remind voters of McCain's attachment to Bush (which is fact) he's done/said only how he wants to help - how to TRY to make things better. No matter who wins, this will be the toughest admistration in history. If Obama makes a mistake he works to correct it..he's made a few but not many. The past 8 years have hurt us all. The economy needs great thinkers now as do we. "

GObama wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:58 AM:

" The Republicans got us and our kids so far in debt because of the "fake" war. They talked everyone into putting our retirement in the hands of Wall Street. I lost $14,000 in my retirement funds in the last year, funds that I have worked very hard for. Bush wanted to put Social Security into the hands of Wall Street and his rich cronies. My old age is now in the hands of what mood the traders are in for the day. Time for the Republicans to get out of there and give the Democrat a chance. I know my family was financially better off under Clinton. I will be voting Obama this year and I am white. "

Again to all my neocon friends... wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:54 AM:

" Please stop talking about how Obama is a terrorist (or at least hangs out with them), or he's a socialist, or he's Muslim. Its not that I don't hear you, I do. It's that I don't believe you so you can stop talking. I'm not listening. I've already made up my mind long ago. Insult me if you want to, still voting Obama. They seem like loose associations at best. Socialist is just stupid. Really read up on what socialism is… google it. I don't care if he's a Muslim. Muslims are good people too. Not all of them are bad. Listen to what Colin Powell said, Muslims have fought and died for this country as well. The EXTREMEISTS are bad, not all Muslims. Its kind of like saying all Christians are bad, or all Jews are bad, or all black people are bad, or all Hispanic people are bad. Sorry not all of any group of people are bad. Maybe minor subgroups, but not the whole group. It’s the world's second largest religion after Christianity. Think about how many people that is, are they really all bad? Can you really say that with a straight face? "

To all Obamatrons wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Have fun tonight. I hope you enjoyed the infomercial on Wednesday. It was symbolic of your manufactured candidate, a guy who has never done anything, except speak smoothly and make unrealistic promises. If you believe Obama, America is a terrible place and only he can save it.
Use your brain, Vote McCain! "

Redistributed to death wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:47 AM:

" His change is the same old same old. FDR had the new deal, Johnson had the Great Society, and all these socialist programs did was make us more bankrupt, morally and financially. God help us all.
I Obama is elected, we all better learn how to goosestep. "

Constitution wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:45 AM:

" Will Barack be burning the Constitution over the eternal flame? Or will he wait until he is in office?
Oh, Im sorry, he must have burned it while as a Senator, because he certainly has not read it. "

To my neocon friends... wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:41 AM:

" Firstly, do your research, and I mean real research from crediable sources, not neocon websites or neocon talk radio. The reason the DOW was so high was because of the impending collapse. Remember how the 20's was reffered to as the roaring 20's? Well that was because everything was wonderful, wealth for everyone (apparently) and jobs all around. Well, then Black Tuesday happened and it all came down. Then it was a stock bubble that then hit banks, and homes and so on. So now its hitting us from a housing market bubble--but the world economy is collapsing, so it must not have been a democratic congress. Also, oil costs so much becuase countires like China and India have recently come into the oil market as industrialized nations using oil like they are superpowers. This relates to a CAPITALIST theory that when demand increases and supply remains the same it becomes a seller's market and prices will skyrocket. Sorry guys. Voting Obama. Everything these days is global from economy to education. We are competing with everyone else internationally and I don't want to be left behind. Obama will get my vote on Nov 4th. "

Reality wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:25 AM:

" Redistribute the wealth, prolife, having children out of wedlock ?
Here is a very simple solution
How about providng jobs where people work and they make something, other people buy the product because it is made here and that redistributes the wealth because people are selling and buying something. The business provides insurance for a family so a women can have a baby and not go on Medicaid to cover the cost of the baby
and the insurance company doesn't penalize them by not providing any pregnancy services or prenatal care or shots for the child. Oh and maybe have strictor laws for dead beat parents and increase child support. I have no children and I am tired of business's and insurance companies making me pay in my tax dollars for other peoples children. Give families a way to provide for themselves and they will not abort children.. "

Go Obama wrote on Oct 31, 2008 8:54 AM:

" Everyone's always talking about experience gee look around at Lake County all these people have been in politics for so long with so much experience and look what we have? Wake up people Obama has common sense, thats what it takes, think about it any law that you may agree with is common sense. Duh dont steal, dont kill, dont lie, dont cheat. Doesnt take a politician for me to understand what we need. He is right you parents turn off the T.V. you couch potatoes and teach your kids right from wrong. Quit blaming the police, or society for your children being so screwed up. EXXON MOBIL record profits and McCain wants to give them tax breaks what a joke. And they say oh my the economy is bad. And this company had record earnings. Go get them OBAMA! "

Issues wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:46 AM:

" If Sen. Obama is elected, with a Democratic Congress, will President Bush's tax cuts be repealed? The cuts are due to expire in 2010. Or will Obama let the tax cuts expire and claim he didn't raise taxes, just as promised?

One thing that Sen. Obama has learned well while in Washington is the "double speak" "

rolling eyes wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:39 AM:

" I love how the majority of people beating the "research the facts" drum are seeking out their own facts through biased sources of information with an agenda.

Hilarious, but explains why I spend so much time teaching freshman composition students the importance of factual, unbiased information and still get papers full of one-sided, biased views. "

TOthe LEFT wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:28 AM:

" The anti-gun, anti-hunting, pro-handout LEFT, are the same people that would go to the end of the earth to save the caribou or any other animal(some would say a comendable act)....how is it then that these same people have no problem ending the life of a precious little baby in such a horrific manner. "

ToHighland Resident wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:19 AM:

" Just take the day off. The Great Obama has already asked you to take election day off. Think how presidential that request is....the man is asking half of the country not to work, costing the country billions of dollars is lost wages....not to mention the fact that such a request would shut down the nations economy.... The Great OBama is an economic mastermind. "

Wladziu wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:04 AM:

" Obama's coming at the same time the Brickies are playing? That shows his complete lack of respect for Hobart football and America. I'm voting McCain. Go Bricks! "

Rose wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:39 AM:

" How can people say That God for OBAMA when God is not on OBAMA side. The man is signing the Freedom Act in law. It kills innocent lives that right. Go to Priest for Life and just see a abortion. I bet after you see a baby burn to death and torn apart you will change your mind. Before writing back see a abortion on Priest for Life if not you shouldn't write back with a comment. Vote PRO-LIFE. "

Tim S wrote on Oct 31, 2008 6:07 AM:

" I've recently got a very favorable mortgage loan to re-side and put in new widows thank you. Have enough other resources to pay it off if things get worse, thank you. And yes I do blame the Republicans for forcing this nation's citizens to consider personal moral issues a matter of national importance while at the same time encouraging people to practice mindless greed and materialism for the, now obvious, benefit of the few, extremely wealthy. Many have sold this country for a 52 inch flat screen and a pick-up truck. Few want to acknowledge it. In the coming months, regardless who get elected, I'll have to put up with the reality of being less well off, after years of careful spending and saving, than those I've just complained about. I'm voting for Obama based on the simple belief that he's a man more like myself than McCain is. Just because McCain happens to share my skin pigment doesn't mean he shares my values. In fact, as his choice of running mate and constant subtle implication that people like me are foolish or worse, he seems a cynical and dangerous individual. "

to re to WOW wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:11 AM:

" The phrase "NOT!" was made popular by Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell in Wayne's World. It first came out in 1992 (do the math = 16 years ago). McCain was then 56 (not 50 & YOUNGER). FYI it is still being used today by people in their teens, 20's and 30's. I hear it all the time in public. BTW Thanks for the compliment! Love, "Einstein" xoxoxo "

Kimberly wrote on Oct 31, 2008 3:14 AM:

" Wow.So many people afraid because of the color of a man's skin. It really saddens me. I look at my son's third grade class at Flint Lake and I see so much diversity and promise. Our young people see each other without boundaries or prejudices. Can't we learn from them and see that the years of division need to finally be put to rest?. "

GO OBAMA wrote on Oct 31, 2008 2:36 AM:

" I just want to say to the racist people!! Get outside of your little itty bitty box and get a life. Ignorance is not a way to life. Obama is a great guy. Skin color does not matter. I feel sorry for you because your parents did not teach you how to respect "all" people. Change is coming so get ready!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA "

Read It and Weep wrote on Oct 31, 2008 12:47 AM:

" And one more to WASP:

Oh, and Barack's second novel "The Audacity of Hope", is worth reading. Some good parts in there explaining how we will all be responsible for cleaning up and contributing to our inner-city neighborhoods--you know "spreading the wealth". And on the 2nd to last page, the acknowledgement to "good ole SUPER RACIST Rev. Wright", for his contribution to the title of the book, taken from one of his sermons, that Barack "probably wasn't in attendance to hear that day". "

Highland Resident wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:00 PM:

" I think it's great a presidential candidate is coming to Highland, especially in this historical election. I wish I could attend but I have to work. Obama is going to win hands down!!

All of you that believe Obama is a terrorist and/or working with terrorists should have your heads examined. "

really wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:23 PM:

" "Lets look at how we got in this economic mess.Democrats and Acorn pushed these sub-prime loans right down our throats"

for real? if you have a mortgage you can't afford, that is YOUR fault. nobody put a gun to your head and made you take that loan out. read the fine print and hire a lawyer before signing 50 papers for a mortgage and stop blaming other people for YOUR mistakes. "

To HoosierMom wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:12 PM:

" You are a nut case. "

to Pro-Lifer wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Pro-Lifer, you say you are also 'pro-choice" because you don't want to push your views on others.

Would you also have been "anti-slave", but just sit by and let others own slaves because you didn't want to "push your own beliefs" on anyone else?

Shame on you "

Christine wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:58 PM:

" To Keep the Change and Mcain Girl! I agree full heartidly, God bless you and our Country! IF Obama wins, we are gonna need all the prayer we can get! "

McCain Girl wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:57 PM:

" President John S. McCain.....yes this just feels right. "

Chrisitne wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:50 PM:

" Mr Obama must be coming to thank Lake County for all the voter registration fraud. Thanks Jimmy John, Ronald McDonald, and Mickey Mouse. Obama appreciates your support! "

W.A.S.P. wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:36 PM:

" I"m a white, anglo-saxon, protestant, and I'm voting for Obama. I really don't care about a persons skin color, but I do care about what he/she represents. I believe in the same ideals that he has, and I sincerely hope that others measure him in the same way, that is, for what he stands for. "

puresmoke wrote on Oct 30, 2008 6:29 PM:

" TO THE BRIGHT ONE WHO SAID YOU DON'T NEED 60 VOTES IN THE SENATE TO PASS A MAJOR BILL. WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE IN? ARE YOU REALLY THAT WILLFULLY IGNORANT? A SIMPLE MAJORITY DOES NOT PASS A MAJOR BILL.THE REPUBS HAVE BLOCKED OVER 90 BILLS SINCE 2006. A FACT IS A FACT.AND YES A BILL HAS TO GO THROUGH BOTH HOUSES. THE REPUBS. IN THE SENATE ARE THE PROBLEM. OBAMA/BIDEN 08' "

Greg wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:28 PM:

" To GOOBAMA,

My friend, most obama supporters talk about how divisive the GOP is (Do you know what GOP is). How could claiming that anyone who supports McCain is a racist be non-divisive. It is amazing how you can make such an incredibly stupid comment and get it posted. How can you be so gullible to believe that a Senator with no experience, no crisis management experience, from a state with the murder capital of theh world (Chicago) and the worst public school system in the country be expected to correct the problems of the nation? You are the racist if you believe that McCain supports are only voting for McCain because they are racist. What a foolish, divisive and absolutely stupid thing to say. I know better than to think taht all Obama backers are as foolish as you, but I am begining to doubt that now. "

In the end does it matter wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:59 PM:

" Life is so short, does it really matter if your a democrat or republican? At the end of every presidential term we always critized or praise the out going president even if he was not your choice. Obama is comming to OUR home town! Just go there and witness history, you'll forever have something to tell your families, that you saw a presidential canidate. Future will hold the truth, Was he or was he not a good president. "

Randy wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:44 PM:

" I hope and pray to God Obama wins this election.Years and years of GOP failures have brought this country to the brink of collapse.The GOP will do anything to stay in charge.Even John McCain has sunk to the Karl Rove depths that lies, deceit and propaganda are all okay in order to be declared the winner.Any unsure voters should seek objective sources like FactCheck.org for truths not lies, be informed "

Voter Registration Fraud wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:41 PM:

" THE LAW IS THAT REGISTRATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCURATELY FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY THE VOTER ARE TO BE TURNED IN, not fraudulent applications. The Attorney General has stated this law in its truth, as per Times article "Rokita raises ire with call for probe" on 10-28-08. Democratic elections board director Sally LaSota did her job and rejected the fraudulent applications, as per Times article "Influx of voters led to fraud allegation" on 10-07-08. Also in the story, Charles Jackson from ACORN stated that he knowingly passed on the fraudulent forms and said he was leaving it up to the county to make the final decision on them, knowing that he should have disposed of them for the garbage they are. Also in the article, the NAACP filed discrimination charges in federal court against Lake County Republican chairman Curley because he opposes early voting. Whatever. Fast talkers are trying to confuse the public on this whole issue with ACORN. Just read the facts for yourselves and decide. "

NoBama wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:35 PM:

" You people voting for Obama are ridiculous!! You honestly think he is gonna change anything?? Come on!! Be realistic. A man cannot change anything where he has no experience. IF he gets into office, you will see no change. I can guarantee it!! Look at Cook County and Illinois. What is it run by?? Democrats!! Cook county has one of the highest sales taxes, Chicago is rampant with it's murders and Blagovich is doing a crap job..That's a Democrat hard at work..Doing nothing!! Please get out of our towns because we do not want you here! "

Morning coffee wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:25 PM:

" There are a lot of crazy comments written here, let's all just be silent for now, but let our voices be heard on Nov.4th. I will start, bye bye until Tuesday..... "

great wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:06 PM:

" economy is in a nose dive and we are going to elect an illinois democrat to save us. look how great illinois is doing; super high taxes, poor school system, murder capital, nepotism, cronyism and one official after another going to prison. can't wait for the change. "

Future Politician wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:09 PM:

" Acorn fact: Some people are yelling fraud about Acorn, when they are ordered by law to submit every voter registration. It is fraud to not submit Mickey Mouse. They are doing what is ordered by law.

Also, registering and voting is two different things. The only fraud I see are the lies and truth bending of the McCain Palin staff. "

To all Anti-Obama people wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:07 PM:

" He's going to be the next President of the United States! "

To Goobama wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:05 PM:

" If everyone who said they were moving to Canada after a Republican wins actually did, what a wonderful world it would be. Have a safe trip. "

To Grassy Knoll wrote on Oct 30, 2008 3:03 PM:

" Grassy Knoll, you should be ashamed of yourself. To associate the tragic assassination of Kennedy with an Obama rally in our area is extremely ignorant and truly "Un-American". Shame on you Sir!

By the way to all the people riding the neo-con band wagon of Obama being linked to the PLO through an individual he was associated with should look at the records that indicate that McCain too was chairman in an other organization with that same individual on board.

Cant you people understand that our government has its hands on both sides of the tug of war. Why is it so hard to understand that our government has created and maintained or current terrorist groups. Look beyond the magic show. "

Now decided wrote on Oct 30, 2008 2:28 PM:

" I like both candidates. It would have been a difficult choice for me if McCain hadn't chose Palin as his running mate.

I do wish potential voters would stop repeating rhetorical sound bites. It would serve everyone well to research factual sources before embarrassing themselves on a public discussion board (and especially before voting). "

Obama brings death wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:20 PM:

" He is pro abortion and in bed with the Palestinians. Any Catholics or Jews who vote for him should be ashamed. "

HoosierMom wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:17 PM:

" I'm concerned that this event is happening right after trick or treat. I'm used to the Highland Police driving past my house several times to ensure the safety of the children. I sure hope that doesn't change. I'm worried that the crowds and increased chance of car accidents will take the police away from patroling our town. Even so, I sure wish I could make it to the rally! "

Tim S wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:06 PM:

" All this complaining and excusing. Think for a moment. McCain's latest big deal is this Joe the Plumber guy and all those jobs created by the enormous number of middle class Entrepreneurs. Joe the Plumber works in a two man enterprize and fixes things. Doesn't make anything. Is behind on his taxes. Most of the jobs created by the people McCain now, and Bush earlier, talk about are dead enders, paying people too little to buy a home while the people who are financially behind McCain convinced those people to buy homes anyway. Even now McCain and his posse say the problem is in the mortgage industry and we need to bail that out when the problem is really in the wages people are paid. Now we're supposed to solve the big economic problems by using tax dollars to back up bad motgages while the people who live in those still can't afford them and have no incentive to stop buying what they can't afford. Worried about Lake County corruption, vote for Daniels. Worried about our nation, vote for Obama. "

RE How Sad wrote on Oct 30, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Instead of not voting at all, why not vote third party?? If enough people do it, the powers that be will see that the two party system is archaic and needs to be changed. "

GOOBAMA wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:50 PM:

" Whats wrong with all you McCain supporters?Do you really believe he would be a good president?That he would do anything to bring jobs back and help the economy?Do you really think Palin is smart enough to do the job?She can barely get through an interview without sounding like she doesn't know what she's talking about.I can't believe how gullible you all are.Or maybe you're just ashamed to admit your racist.If the Republicans win I'm moving to Canada. "

GOOBAMA wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:49 PM:

" Whats wrong with all you McCain supporters?Do you really believe he would be a good president?That he would do anything to bring jobs back and help the economy?Do you really think Palin is smart enough to do the job?She can barely get through an interview without sounding like she doesn't know what she's talking about.I can't believe how gullible you all are.Or maybe your just ashamed to admit your racist.If the Republicans win I'm moving to Canada. "

concerned citizen wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:41 PM:

" Palan does not treat hate, she is just telling the truth about Obama's assoications. "

Icepick57 wrote on Oct 30, 2008 11:00 AM:

" Every 4 years we get the chance to right the ship in NW Indiana, yet we fail to do it. This is why we have all this corruption. This is why we had mayors like Pastrick, surveyors like Van Til. It's time to stand up and fight as McCain preaches. Vote for the candidate not the party. If your job is on the line because of your vote, you're just as bad as the guy you're voting for. I've always been for the republican values but the past 8 with Bush and the thought of 4 more with McBush leads me to Obama and I'm d@mn proud of it. "

re to WOW wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:45 AM:

" to WOW wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:57 PM:
" People McCain's age never used the phrase "NOT". That's used by 50 and younger. Get with the times. "

When that phrase was used McCain WAS 50 and younger... catching on now Einstein? "

Grassy Knoll wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:31 AM:

" Not sure what he wishes to accomplish by coming here. I hate guys doing the "end zone" dance when the game still has plenty of time left in it.....

And tell me again why bars and liquor stores aren't closed while all this "early voting" is taking place.... "

BHO wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:23 AM:

" Do you participate in a politics of cynicism, or do you participate in a politics of hope? "

two-faced wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:07 AM:

" WOW. Just read online about Obama's Kenyan immigrant relatives living in abject poverty in public housing in Boston! He won't lift a finger to help them, but he wants the middle-class working Americans to share the wealth with them and their lot. If he would take care of his own family, he'd be in a better position to set a different example than what he is now. By the way, one of the relatives was quoted as not being able to speak about Obama now, but that they would be free to answer any questions you want after November 4. Unbelieveable...google this and read it for yourselves. Please search out the FACTS and make up your own minds. "

wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:43 AM:

" I sure hope Obama is paying for this. Extra police, traffic control, set up the stage. I sure hope it is not Lake County footing the bill. "

The Campaings wrote on Oct 30, 2008 9:28 AM:

" All I ever see McCain/Palin doing is speaking hate. Today I turn on the news and see Sarah again talking hate. Why do they preach so much hate? "

Not surprised Times did not post first statement wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:41 AM:

" But here goes again....Not surprised that Obama is here..so is Acorn..FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD..birds of a feather...committ fraud together "

McCain Girl wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:24 AM:

" It doesn't bother me that John McCain hasn't come to Northwest Indiana. He has my vote, and from the amount of McCain signs around, it looks like he has nothing to worry about. Indiana will stay RED this election. If undecided voters took the time to read about him, they would see he is the right choice for this country's national security as well as economic security. God Bless America! Vote Smart....Vote McCain! "

Overide wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:11 AM:

" I think the number of Senators needed to overide a veto is also 60, correct?

One problem with President Bush is that he didn't use the veto enough on spending bills. Too much waste. The only candidate I heard mention the line-item veto was Sen. McCain. I disageed with President Clinton alot, but I agreed when he tried to give the President the line-item veto. "

Taxes wrote on Oct 30, 2008 8:02 AM:

" Sen. Obama's only appeal to middle-class working people is his idea of
tax cuts for folks making less than, what? Actually, it started out at $300k, then was reduced to $250k, then it was reduced to $200k, then Sen. Biden mentioned $150k. Now, I make less than all these levels, but can I actually believe his plan when the numbers keep getting lowered? "

Too Bad wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:49 AM:

" It's too bad for Obama that his ACLU buddies had the old war memorial removed from Wicker Park. They could have placed his stage right in front of the cross. "

Re Name Goes Here wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:47 AM:

" You better watch out, because if you challenge anything that Obama does you will be attacked by his campaign and the media. Look at what happened to Joe the Plumber. "

Hey Puresmoke wrote on Oct 30, 2008 7:42 AM:

" You only need a simple majority to pass a bill in the Senate. That's 51 votes if all senators are present. 60 votes are required to block a fillabuster or invoke cloture to end debate. "

to Name goes here wrote on Oct 30, 2008 5:17 AM:

" I've posted this before & it didn't go thru - let's see what happens this time, TIMES.

As to your post "Name..." I'm not surprised that neither obama nor his "organizers" are concerned about the hundreds of trick-or-treaters that will be out that night. This is typical of obama. All he's concerned with is HIMSELF. He couldn't care less about this country or its citizens. IF by some ugly chance he gets/buys the white house we can look for more of the same disregard for Americans from him. "

Id Go But.. wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:01 AM:

" There is no parking to accommodate. I guess I'll just go vote early for Bob Barr. "

gobama wrote on Oct 30, 2008 12:45 AM:

" This is GREAT! I will wait to see our next President on Friday. Where is McCain? Does he think he has Indiana already locked up? Suprise Suprise Mr. McCain. You already know already, don't cha! Maybe next time! Go Dems!! "

Proud Region Rat wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:35 PM:

" It doesn't matter who is president when so many geniuses with so much common sense roam the Region.

Read all these comments and you'll understand what I mean. Keep making me proud to live in Northwest Indiana and America, folks. "

to Geezer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:33 PM:

" Seeing that obama has the "goofy running mate" in biden says you're voting for McCain-Palin. Good for you, geezer! "

to Keep the Change wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:29 PM:

" A little over a year ago, it was 2007, and Democrats were in control of the House of Representatives, so I guess they were responsible for cheap gas and low unemployment, too? "

to Name goes here wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:26 PM:

" Just more proof that obama cares only for himself & what HE wants. This is only the beginning of the middle class being pushed aside. "

Joe wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:15 PM:

" To all the McCain supporters;

Where is he? He's not here, but Senator Obama is coming to the region to ask for your vote.

Republican's take Hoosiers for granted, and won't even make an appearance to ask for you vote. "

Waiting for the World to Change wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:14 PM:

" I can hardly wait till next Tuesday to see Indiana turn blue. OBAMA 08 "

How appropriate wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:32 PM:

" that Obama is coming here to "trick or treat". "

To Ashley Johnson wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:26 PM:

" Apparantly you know nothing how our govt works. The Senate passes a bill, then it gets sent to the House. The House passes it's version and then both the House and the Senate sit down and come up with a compromise bill. Then it's sent to the President and he either signs it or vetos it. If he vetos it, it gets sent back to Congress where they either vote to override his veto or begin the process again with an all new or revised bill. By the way, Bush knows a hell of a lot more than your sorry ash. "

Enough already wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:51 PM:

" Lets face facts..... Come November 4 , one of them will win and one of them will loose. They can say all they want to get you to vote for them. But it's what they do AFTER they take office that matters most. Even at that NO ONE will ever be completely happy with who is in office. "

puresmoke wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:46 PM:

" HEY KEEP THE CHANGE AND ALL YOU OTHERS THAT DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW CONGRESS WORKS. IT TAKES 60 VOTES TO PASS A BILL IN THE SENATE NOT A SIMPLE MAJORITY. DEMOCRATS HAVE 51 VOTES. THE REPUBS HAVE FILABUSTERED(BLOCKED)OVER 90 BILLS.SO UNDERSTAND REPUBS. ARE THE PROBLEM! "

to Re-Distrabution wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:38 PM:

" Oil companies have profits in the billions because there is no control on price gouging, yet apparantly Palin did something to try and stop that. We sure do need a go-getter like her to stop those companies! What we don't need is someone who is going to go after ALL the small businesses and the middle-class working public to redistribute the wealth and send the checks to everyone and their sister. By the way, it was Greenspan who admitted it was his lifetime of thinking that got the economy into the current mess. Voters, please read everything you can about the facts and make up your own opinions! "

please be reasonable wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:37 PM:

" So many of the comments below just sadden me. I'm tired of hearing "republicans always do this" and "democrats are always responsible for that." I really wish people were intelligent enough to make decisions on real issues instead of labels. If you're going to vote for someone because they belong to one party or the other, that's about as smart as choosing a candidate based on race or gender. "

Confused and frustrated wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:27 PM:

" Frankly, as of today, I haven't decided if I'm going to vote for Obama or McCain, but I'm sure going to pray that the best man wins. I'm sorry to say, but neither candidate is very trustworthy. So what if McCain has some experience and Obama doesn't. But then again, I hear too many rumors of Obama doing things that just scream anti-American. So then, who do we vote for? At times, I feel that I should just withhold my vote and vote for no one. But then those that don't vote, can't really argue any point, since they never voted in the first place. "

Ashley Johnson wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:02 PM:

" attn: All those who say the Senate has done nothing.

IT HAS TO GO THROUGH THE PRESIDENT TOO!

Did you ever think it was possible that they knew nothing would get passed? Plus if Bush didn't veto it I would be concerned too because clearly he knows what he is talking about......HELLO! "

No One to Trust wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:51 PM:

" I don't like any of the candidates......Obama has not proven to me his accomplishments....he can't even finish his senator term or what has he done during the presidential race? Although he can talk the talk but can we prove the walk!!!!! McCain just wants in.....although I do like Sarah Palin for office. (That's what we need...a women inthe white house to straighten out the mess!!!) "

Re-Distribution wrote on Oct 29, 2008 8:32 PM:

" How about we ask the people of Alaska if they like the wealth being spread around! Does anyone remember Palin saying that? They tax the Oil Companies and the people of Alaska get to Share In The Wealth! My sister still get checks and she lives in Texas. So, how about you all question that ok! So what is it, a double standard! Palin talks out of both sides of her mouth. Yaa, I want another 4 years of Bush McCain. I don't think soooooo!!! "

Keep the CHANGE wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:44 PM:

" A little over one year ago:
1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) the unemployment rate was 4.5%.
4) the DOW JONES hit a record high--14,000 +

But American's wanted 'CHANGE'! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress and yes--we got 'CHANGE' all right. In the PAST YEAR:
1) Consumer confidence has plummeted
2) Unemployment is up to 5.5% (a 10% increase)
3) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $12 TRILLION
4) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.
5) THE DOW is probing a record low

YES, IN 2006 AMERICA VOTED FOR CHANGE...AND WE SURE GOT IT! ...
REMEMBER THE PRESIDENT HAS NO CONTROL OVER ANY OF THESE ISSUES, ONLY CONGRESS.
NOW OBAMA CLAIMS HE IS GOING TO REALLY GIVE US CHANGE ALONG WITH A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS!!!!
JUST HOW MUCH MORE 'CHANGE' DO YOU THINK YOU CAN STAND? "

Socialist Schmocalist wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:40 PM:

" Do any of these people spouting about socialism and living in fear of their money going to "people who don't work" really have a clue what they're talking about? Do you really believe all of a sudden half of what you make is going to go to the welfare queen in the next town?

Come on. Less wink, more think, people!

I'm still trying to figure out the connection between manufacturing employees and "the problem."

Also, the financial fiasco we are currently in was a bipartisan, multi-committee, multi-corporation screwup. Members of both political parties are responsible, not just Clinton. "

Fed up working man wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:21 PM:

" Attn: ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS,
Apparently you dont care or dont want to know what you are voting for. In a whopping 143 days in the senate Obama has done nothing , Voted for nothing and brought forth nothing in the way of ideas,policies or reform legislation. He after 143 days decided that he is qualified to run the free world. I DONT THINK SO! Also he is proud to be the great mind behind a certain type of education for Kindergarteners? What is a child that young possibly going to know about this , unless the parents are morons! Also whats exactly is the relationship with William Ayers, Jeremiah Wright,Frank Marshall Thomas I think the american public has a
RESPONSIBILITY to know the full story. And how is it that the mighty Barak Obama has completely denied his envolvement with ACORN with whom he was the trainer for their associates in the strong arm tactics and intimidation tactics for which they are under federal indictment in 23 states, interesting huh. All of this information is a matter of public record , look for it! Oh yeah I almost forgot Acorn is also funding obamas campaign . "

same old rainbow coalition wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:21 PM:

" ALL THE WAY BACK IN THE 1970'S, JESSE JACKSON STARTED THE RAINBOW COALITION, AND THE IDEA WAS TO REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH. THEY WANTED TO TAKE THE WEALTHY COMPANIES' MONEY AND REDISTRIBUTE IT TO EVERY NATIONALITY, THUS THE NAME RAINBOW COALITION. THIS REDISTRIBUTION "DREAM" HAS BEEN IN THE MAKING FOR OVER 30 YEARS NOW, AND THIS CHARISMATIC OBAMA HAS BEEN PASSIONATELY ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED TO LEAD THEIR ORGANIZATION AND THEIR CAUSE. WHAT STARTED OUT AS A DREAM AND AN EXPRESSION OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH BY SOME MAY WELL TURN OUT TO BE THE LOSS OF FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR MANY. DON'T BE SWEPT UP IN THE FRENZY THAT THEY ARE SWEEPING THE COUNTRY WITH NOW. THINK FOR YOURSELF. TAX CUTS AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ARE ONE THING, BUT REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO NATURAL MARKET CHANGES DUE TO SUPPLY AND DEMAND. THIS IS WHAT SEPERATES AMERICA FROM ALL THE OTHERS. GOD BLESS HER AND KEEP HER THAT WAY. "

tb4000 wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:13 PM:

" The problem in the United States is that people hear a word that they learned about in grade school associated with countries like Sweden, Russia, and Germany and assume they're bad becuase we are the United States and of course of current system is the best. For the love of Christ people whatever you want to call it, you shouldn't be afraid to assist your fellow man. Leechers of the system I understand some frustration but you take the good with the bad. If the law said I had to donate 1% of my income to general socialist principles and that 66% of that 1% went to help kids get a better education and 33% went for some schleps detox program, so be it....help each other out because at the end of the day all we have is each other. Remeber how nice you were to your fellow citizens the days after 9/11/01, now live that everyday. "

Hear Ye Hear Ye wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:11 PM:

" Your votes do not count so vote for Obama or vote for McCain. Your vote does not matter. It is the ELECTORAL VOTE that counts!!!!!! So debate all you want as your vote does not matter. "

VOTE FOR OBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:09 PM:

" ONE STEP FOWARD NOT TWO DECADES BACKWARDS!!!! VOTE FOR OBAMA "

Doro wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:08 PM:

" To all of you who oppose Obama's "redistribution" policies: please let the government know that you do not want any of my tax money going to support you through Medicare, Social Security, road-building, national defense, public schools, etc. I am proud of your willingness to stand on your own two feet, and grateful for your eagerness to return my money to me. "

To Poor Voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 7:07 PM:

" Go to school, get a good paying job and then take your medication. You are nuts. "

Susan wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:23 PM:

" Hey, Ashley, you must have ADORED Bill Clinton. He has a law degree! Don't like all your jobs going to China? He's the one to thank. What a brilliant move signing that open trade agreement with China. And to what party does he belong? Oh, yeah -- a Democrat, like Obama. "

Geezer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:17 PM:

" Been there, done that, voted for the only man that deserves to be president, the only one who has stayed the course over this long campaign, and he doesn't have a goofy governor for a running mate. "

no reality in schererville wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:15 PM:

" " What's your opinion on Michelle having CAVIAR, LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE for lunch & wearing DESIGNER CLOTHES & having all the MAKEOVERS for magazine articles??? While so many are jobless, hungry & ugly? "

LEt's see, the story is FALSE for starters - Michelle wasn't even at the Waldorf that day (check the paper's own retraction) as for her clothes, just saw her 2 nights ago on Leno? or Letterman? and she was wearing a Gap outfit - $150.
No problem if she does wear designer clothes, though (esp. if she's promoting Chicago's fashion industry!!) if she pays for it out of her own pocket.

The disgrace with Palin is that she spent campaign donations - and it included things like a $100 outfit for her baby - uh... what's his official function - droolmaster? "

How Sad wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:12 PM:

" I am not voting because I am so unhappy with both parties. How sad it is that this is what we have to pick from. I wish Colin Powell would of ran!!! "

I wonder wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:11 PM:

" I wonder if Obama will stop and buy something at Cabela's or stay at that new water park? "

Obamas re-distribution wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:09 PM:

" I like Obama's redistribution policies. I think they are fair. In fact, I think we should extend them to schools. If one student works hard and gets and A, and another does drugs and watches TV and gets a D, we should redistribute some of the A to the D students. That would be fair because the A student has too much good grades.

I think things just work better when you distribute the grades around. "

Same old machine wrote on Oct 29, 2008 6:09 PM:

" Gary, East Chicago, Chicago... Wonder what they all have in common... oh yeah Machine Politics. If you don't think Obama has benefited from this, open your eyes. I work 3 jobs so I can enjoy my life and he wants to re-distribute my wealth? I want someone to just ask him one question... What is his stance on reparations. Will he pledge not to support this. One question, and that's all "

Name Goes Here wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:09 PM:

" Who cares why Obama is coming, but has anyone thought of that face it is Halloween night and there is neighborhood with children across the street from Wicker Park? Are the police going to be around to make sure there are no problems? Or are they have all patrols in Wicker Park, not noticing the several hundred young children walking around? "

Vote for Obama wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:07 PM:

" If you would like to turn America into a socialist nation. Why would I want to increase the amount of money I give to the lazy and the stupid. Additionally, to all of those steelworkers who are talking on here- YOU HELPED CAUSE THE PROBLEMS IN AMERICA. What makes you think that a person with no education deserves to make the money that you do. Just like the auto workers who make 30 bucks an hour to turn a screw. Shouldn't you take a pay cut and give some of your money to teachers. Also, while there is plenty of blame for both parties lets not forget that the housing crisis came directly from the Clinton's. Think about it- how is it wise to give mortgages to people who cannot afford them. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see the problems that were coming. But the Clintons wanted home owenership for everyone, even those who couldn't afford it. So remember this when you vote. "

Ashley Johnson wrote on Oct 29, 2008 5:03 PM:

" If you vote smart you will vote Obama/Biden...they both have gone to past just a basic bachelors degree, unlike both Mccain/Palin "

to More Questions wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:55 PM:

" First of all...show me a person who works 24 hrs a day 7 days a week and I'll bet that same person doesn't have the time to get pregnant in the first place! Secondly, tell me again how it's my fault that the father bailed and that she doesn't have the proper education to get a quality job. Finally, this is a land of opportunity, not a land of handouts... "

NOBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:55 PM:

" BRING HIM TO EAST CHICAGO AND SHOW HIM THE STREET CORNERS WHERE PEOPLE ARE GETTING MURDERED. LET HIM MEET THE MAYOR AT HIS FAVORITE WATERING HOLE. TAKE HIM TO THE SCHOOL WHERE THEY ARE GOING TO TURN OFF THE HEAT. "

Pro-Lifer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:43 PM:

" I am pro-life,and I'm also pro-choice knowing that what I believe may not be what someone else believes, and I don't have the right to push my beliefs on them. I'm smart enough to know that the Republicans use that as a way to get you one issue voters to vote for them. I don't fall for their lies. At least the Democarates don't lie about their stance. "

Steelworkers for McCain wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:26 PM:

" Don't come crying to anybody when China has taken all of your jobs. A union person voting for McCain is like chickens voting for Colonel Sanders. How many jobs do you have to lose to wake up? "

Community Organizer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 4:25 PM:

" Can someone please explain to me what a community organizer does and what Obama's accomplishments are as a community organizer? "

More questions wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:56 PM:

" You can be personally pro-life, but do you really think your role in life is to make sure others are forced to make the same decision as yourself? As far as personal responsibility to take care of the child once it's born, you're right. And if the mother works 24 hours a day 7 days a week making minimum wage and pays for child care for those 24 hours a day, and subtract out rent and gas and heat and well, the child needs to eat too, that leaves not so much to help cover healthcare for a sick child. So which one would you give up? "

to Valpo Voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:34 PM:

" Just because obama collects a paycheck under the pretense he's a senator does not mean he's a senator. He's done nothing in his short term in that position yet he's taking payment for it. MR. Obama is NOT a senator. "

Mike wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:32 PM:

" McCain openly admitted he doesn't know how to help the economy. He doesn't even check his facts regarding Joe the Plumber. I mean how many more years of a Bush economy can we handle.

I'm a lifelong Republican voting Democratic! "

poochie wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:30 PM:

" I am a senior citizen and have been voting for many years. I have never seen,read or heard such garbage about a candidate. The first time a black man has a real chance to be president of this country all the individuals who have kept their racist attitudes within their families feel the need to let the world know how racist they are. All I have to say to all those individuals is, since you kept it within your families all this time continue to do so. Stop making up excuses and totally ridiculous reasons as to why you are not voting for Sen. Obama. 43 white men have been president of this country, why can't a black man be president? This country is showing the world that it is not all it wants the world to believe it is. Shame on all the individuals who can't see past the color of a person skin. Shame on John McCain, Sarah Palin, Pastor James Dobson, and others who are spewing evil, untrue, hateful, rhetoric. Sarah Palin says she is a Christian. Maybe a different kind of Christanity is taught in Alaska. "

Susan wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:27 PM:

" Seperation of church and state: Doesn't that mean that in government we shouldn't care what religion someone is or if they are religeous?
On abortion:
Just because someone is pro choice doesn't mean that they would choose to have an abortion. It just means they don't think government should be telling a woman what they can't do in such a situation. Please vote! "

puresmoke wrote on Oct 29, 2008 3:07 PM:

" STEELWORKERS WORKERS FOR MCPAIN/FAILIN. DUDE BURN YOUR UNION CARD. ARE YOU THAT UNINFORMED. MCPAIN HAS VOTED AGAINST LABOR FOR 26 YEARS. GO ON USW.ORG "

to WOW wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:57 PM:

" People McCain's age never used the phrase "NOT". That's used by 50 and younger. Get with the times. "

Why am I punished wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:54 PM:

" To "poor voter". Go to school, get a job, work hard, and then have someone try to take away your money.

I work my butt off for the excellent money I make. I will NOT have it given to some poor person who is too lazy to get off the couch to find a job.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!

It's not my fault you are poor and lazy. "

Deconstructing_the_Republican_Myth wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Sarah Palin says, "It was Ronald Reagan who said that freedom is always just one generation away from extinction. We don’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream; we have to fight for it and protect it, and then hand it to them so that they shall do the same, or we’re going to find ourselves spending our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children about a time in America, back in the day, when men and women were free."

Nice, isn't it? Only it was Reagan's argument against Medicare. "

Please get the facts wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:41 PM:

" My fellow citizens.

I understand that many of you are soooo mad at bush.Lets look at how we got in this economic mess.Democrats and Acorn pushed these sub-prime loans right down our throats, until it imploded.Barney Frank,Franklin Raines should be arrested.
Obama has ONLY voted on the way far left
and his administration would reflect that.McCain is actually kinda left on the republican ticket, and is not george bush.Look at the actual issues, barry soetero aka barack obama is an empty suit, and the last person you need to to secure the safety of the united states.If you get laid off because your boss cannot afford the punitive taxes under obama, you will be alot worse off.Look at the issues, not the chicago political smooth talk. "

to Schererville wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:40 PM:

" Your comment about Cindy being FILTHY RICH shows you are at the head of the handout line. Clearly you have issues and a lot of anger with money & and need counseling. What's your opinion on Michelle having CAVIAR, LOBSTER & CHAMPAGNE for lunch & wearing DESIGNER CLOTHES & having all the MAKEOVERS for magazine articles??? While so many are jobless, hungry & ugly? "

Bobblehead wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:33 PM:

" Nobama reminds me of one of those bobblehead dolls. Empty inside the head but always nodding.

To brad rickertt: You sound like you are pre-pubescent & as such not old enough to vote (or shave, for that matter). "

puresmoke wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:30 PM:

" ROCKIN' THE REGION! UNION LABOR SUPPORTS OBAMA/BIDEN 08'!!! "

To Valpo Voter UGH wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:26 PM:

" AMEN!!!! "

Steelworkers For McCain wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:20 PM:

" Steelworkers For McCain/Palin 2008 "

poor voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:07 PM:

" Go, Obama, Go! Tax the rich. Tax them of everything they have! Get it all! Give it to me! Once the rich are poor and I spend all of their money, I will be very happy. I want it all and I want it now! And I plan on voting at least 6 times between now and election day. Just try and stop me. You can't. We will see who is laughing a year from now when we change the constitution and get rid of all the evil and greedy rich people. I will be living in their house and they can live in the street. Every night I will say a prayer to Barrak Obama. Only he has the power. He is the light. "

To Go Obama wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:03 PM:

" Come on! You can't really think that money is more important than the life of an unborn child, can you? "

Lake County for McCain wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:53 PM:

" I am voting for a HERO,
Not a ZERO.

If you want this country back on track, you should do the same. "

Why Here wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:42 PM:

" McCain has never said anything about cutting Medicare. He's talked about freezing budgets. All of the "Truth Squads" have said that Obama was not telling the truth McCain's health care plans. The entire proposed 2008 budget for the Dept of Health and Human Services was only $700 billion! "

NWWRICH wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:37 PM:

" You people sound just like Obama and McCain. All they do is talk trash about each other. It's your choice, vote for whoever you want to. "

OBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:36 PM:

" VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! VOTE FOR OBAMA!! and please don't forget to VOTE FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!! "

Mr X wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:32 PM:

" It doesn't matter who is elected. Nothing will change. Each candidate has made one major decision during their run, their choice of VP. I feel that Obama has made a much better decision then McCain.
"To all you out there playing a drinking game, Maverick" "

John Funderlic wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:20 PM:

" If you vote for McSameAsBush, don't start complainning when this country enters a recession 100 times worse than the Great Depression and our streets turn to anarchy. "

kathy wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:13 PM:

" Anytime a Republican has been president from Reagan to current, the only ones who benefit are the rich. For those of us on the opposite end of the scale ($40K or less) get screwed every time these idiots call for tax breaks. I never see them. By the way, I am educated, skilled and experienced in what I do.

If you have to ask if you're "middle class" then you probably make more than "middle class", regarless if it's $150K or $250K. "

Deacon wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:09 PM:

" Maybe we can talk about why my wife and I, after years of hard work, will be punished by a tax increase. "

GO OBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:07 PM:

" Who cares about pro-life at this time, the focus is the economy. What can McCain old butt do for our country? He is for the rich and not the poor or middle-class. People you better wake up, you think McCain is going to help us poor folks? I don't think so!! "

to young voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 1:03 PM:

" McCain was able to land a fighter jet onto a carrier at night. I think that's a little more difficult than using e-mail. "

Valpo One wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:48 PM:

" If you want Barrack Nobama to take your money and distribute it at his will, so he can spread the wealth to people who don't even pay taxes then vote for him. If you want to keep the money you work hard for then vote for McCain. Smart choice here is

McCain in 2008 "

To the 42000 question wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:45 PM:

" The $42,000 tax bracket was a referendum on taxes and a non binding vote at that. What kills me is nobody wants to pay taxes, how are we going to pay our national debt if we aren't paying taxes? If you want to get mad at someone, get mad at the current administration, because of them we will be forced no matter what to flip the bill.

I hope to see Senator Obama on Friday, he knows what this country actually stands for. I don't think McCain has stepped foot in Indiana, I think he's just taking us for granted! "

to Here Some Questions wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:40 PM:

" If the mom couldn't afford to raise a baby, then she should have either (1) Used MANY forms of protection to avoid getting pregnant in the first place; or (2) abstained from having "relations" in the first place. If a woman is "grown up" enough to partake in "grown up acts" which can lead to a baby, then she should be "grown up" enough to be able to care for that child. It should not be the responsibility of the government. "

talk about changes wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:35 PM:

" He's coming to a county where there is early voting and ACORN registration because the poor people can't get out to do this like everyone else. Watch how fast that changes when he rolls into town! "

On the fence in Hammond wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:34 PM:

" Political campaigns are ALL smoke and mirrors,candidates cannot deliver on all their promises,never have. Weather you vote democrat or republican you can prepare for dissapointment.You just have to choose the lesser of 2 evils. "

to obama supporter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:34 PM:

" Sounds like yout talking about the Dems in Lake County! "

Joe the McCainiac wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:33 PM:

" I want a president who proud to be an American,
where at least I know I’m free.
And I wont forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.

And I gladly stand up,
next to you and defend her still today.
‘ Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land,
God bless the USA. "

Patriot wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:29 PM:

" Good,

Maybe my fellow citizens will arrest Obama for his federal crimes while serving as a congressman. 90%+ of his votes were blatantly UnConstitutional. If I break the law, someone will arrest me. What an embarasment to our good Nation. "

to On taxes wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:29 PM:

" your incorrect. the top 5% pay the majority of taxes. "

now Obama wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:24 PM:

" I have voted for Obama so there is an America for my child ans his future. Pay real qualified teachers to teach my child. You have my entire families Vote.
All republicans you know it's time for a change, and here he is "

To Why Here wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:21 PM:

" It was McCains camp that told a reporter that when McCain becomes President that he plans on cutting Medicare by 1.3 trillion dollars, go check the facts. I realize that there is fraud in Medicare but by 1.3 trillion dollars. "

Donny wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:19 PM:

" I am Sick and tired of all the Republican
Scare tactics that they have used against the democratic party. Are you better off than you were 8 years ago?-heck no. Can you be worse off heck no. Do you feel any safer? Heck no. Vote republican and you should go hunting with Dick Cheney "

Humored wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:17 PM:

" To Iraq vs. Chicago; Your post was excellent. The only person you didn't mention was the "Great Louis Farrakhan". The last time I passed his "joint" on Stony Island Avenue, it dawned on me that he was a follower of the "Great Elijah Muhammed", and that I was smack dab in the middle of Obamaland. "

UGH wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:02 PM:

" Same stuff different day, can we talk about something new already? "

young voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:02 PM:

" McCain doesn't know how to operate Windows XP...let alone Vista. How can he operate the country? "

dave wrote on Oct 29, 2008 12:01 PM:

" "Redistribute the wealth", and "Increase Capital Gains Taxes." That's what Obama told Joe the Plumber. That means you work for the money then Obama takes it from you in the form of higher taxes and "redistributes" the money to someone whom his administration feels has a greater need than you. "

common sense wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:56 AM:

" Also, does anyone realize that the disaster of the stock market deregulation was signed by a Democrat ... Mr. Clinton? Let's put another one in office to ruin our country some more! "

common sense wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:54 AM:

" Do people really believe Obama has any knowledge of working for what he has? His rich grandparents sent him to private schools. His terrorist friends put him in the political lime-light. Someone has always done for him. Yes, he's school learned; but has no life knowledge or experience, has never worked an honest day in his life. Why would we want an inexperienced lawyer to run our country? "

Think before Nov. 4 2008 wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:41 AM:

" If you do think before November 4, 2008, you will never go into the polls and vote for Obama. Ask a man by the name of Huntley Brown a Christian black man that will not be voting for Obama. He gives the reasons, and he is someone to listen to. "

Question for Obama wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:36 AM:

" "Senator Obama has made a lot of promises. First, he said people making less than $250,000 would benefit from his plan.

"Then, this weekend, he announced in an ad that if you're a family making less than $200,000 you'll benefit - but yesterday right here in Pennsylvania, Senator Biden said tax relief should only go to 'middle-class people' - people making under $150,000 a year.

"At this rate, it won't be long before Senator Obama is right back to his vote that Americans making just $42,000 a year should get a tax increase.

Which is the real answer? I'm guessing 42K "

On taxes wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:28 AM:

" To 'Question for him' - Regarding your phrase 'tax cuts to millions of Americans who currently pay no taxes'. It's well documented that the wealthy pay little or no taxes, so how can you justify the tax cuts for the wealthy that Bush implemented? McCain's tax plan is similar to Obama's except money from the low and middle class is funnelled to the wealthy! What is he thinking?! Lack of a middle class causes a country to fall.

America has always had socialist policies. 'Wealth redistribution' is the process of collecting taxes to fund operating of the country. Your scare tactics driven by your curious choice of words won't work! "

Valpo Voter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:23 AM:

" It is Senator Obama not Mr. Obama.

Yes, Senator Obama receive my vote, my husband's vote and my parent's vote. None of us have voted Democrat in 12 years but Obama is a once in a life time leader. "

CP Resident wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:21 AM:

" They should hold his rally in Hobart, I am sure he would receive a warm welcome! "

Iraq VS Chicago wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:20 AM:

" I'm not here to say who should vote for who. I got an email the other day & i'd like to share....

Pull out of Iraq ?! Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago!

Body count in the last six months:
292 killed (murdered) in Chicago ;
221 killed in Iraq.
Chicago... Who Runs it:
Senators: Barack Obama & Dick Durbin
Rep: Jesse Jackson Jr.,
IL Gov: Rod Blogojevich,
IL House leader Mike Madigan,
IL Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike),
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (son of Mayor Richard J. Daley)

...our leadership in IL...all Democrats.

Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago.
Of course, they're all blaming each other!

Can't blame Republicans; they're aren't any!

State pension fund $44 Billion in debt, worst in country.
Cook County (Chicago) sales tax 10.25% highest in country. (Look 'em up if you want).
Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country.

This is the political culture that Obama comes from in IL. And he's gonna 'fix' Washington politics for us? "

Brian wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:20 AM:

" A talking head president?If you actually think that Bush/Cheney have done a great job over the past eight years,then by all means vote mccain. For the rest of the people that have a logical bone in their body,we will be voting for the new guy. IF in four years hes not what i had hoped for,I assure you I will not vote him back in.I guess you could call me a flip-flopper,but i just call it voting with your brains. "

S wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:12 AM:

" You Republicans are just bitter because John McCain hasn't come anywhere near here. "

I am pro life wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:11 AM:

" I am pro life and proud of that. It is a baby, not a "choice." I have always taken care of my children, and if others would too, none of this would matter. It's all about personal responsibility, not personally taking the easy out for the "surprise" pregnancies in life.... "

Dobie wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:05 AM:

" Good, now I will get a chance to see the next president without traveling to D.C. because I know the affair in Chicago will be too crowded. "

Wow... wrote on Oct 29, 2008 11:03 AM:

" concerned citizen wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:34 AM:
" oh great - lets roll out the carpet for the Messiah! not! "

Only guys McCain's age still say... not. "

Blindsided wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:56 AM:

" The last republican I voted was Reagan, and I can’t believe you guys BUSH –McCain never earned anything everything was handed to them check their education background and there is no comparison between BUSH-McCain and OBAMA "

Yobama wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:55 AM:

" I can't wait till he's elected. Everyone seems to think that he will solve all the problems in this Country the day after he takes the oath. PREPARE FOR DISAPPOINTMENT PEOPLE! Either way, this guy can't do anything wrong. Obama is truly the second coming. "

Harvey Pooka wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:54 AM:

" The Fat Lady is about to sing Hail to the Chief Obama. Ha ha ha! You lose! "

obama supporter wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:54 AM:

" Obama is such a breath of fresh air. From my mouth to God's ears please let this wonderful candidate be America's next preident. It is such a shame that so many people are used to Republicans running the country to the ground that they want it to stay that way and are so afraid of change that these confused people want it to stay that way. This country should not want to get used to liars,criminals,backstabbers and adulters a.k.a to continue to have control...I will continue to fight for a better country because my family and I along with the rest of America deserves it. "

GOBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:51 AM:

" Enough said!!!!!! "

Go Barry wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:49 AM:

" Perfect timing to come to Lake County. Vote early because Barack will get out the vote on Tuesday and the lines will be long! This is going to be great! "

re Yes OBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:47 AM:

" So your not voting for local democrats because they are all crooks, which is true, but you are still voting for Obama? Doesn’t make any sense. Don’t you see the trend here Democrats = crooks. So we get rid of the crooks on the local level only to vote one into the biggest and most important office in the country right? Hmmm… sounds kinda dumb if you ask me. Remember Obama is a lawyer and I never met an honest, trustworthy lawyer. No thanks! I will be voting Red all the way around "

And one more thing wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:35 AM:

" For you smart people out there still saying... we're not a socialist country, what do you call social security? A country with a social program in a mixed economy is a socialist country. Lets say we do away with social security, how about public roads, who needs them right? public education? naaa it's for the birds. Police? who needs them when we have our own guns. Sounds like a country i'd want to live in, oh wait... I think there are countries in Africa that have none of those things, maybe you guys should move there. "

JB wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:32 AM:

" I vote for C..........none of the above. "

Heres some questions wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:32 AM:

" All you Pro-McCain people... Do you know what the term socialism means? Do you know that we are a socialist country? Are you one of the fools that confuse socialism and communism?

All you Pro-Life people... How can you sleep at night knowing that you stand for the life of a baby and yet once it's born you wash your hands of it. Does God have a spot closer for you because you got a child to live, then because it needed a simple procedure, and the mother couldn't afford it, the baby died? I think in the business world we call that dropping the ball. "

is it just me wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:31 AM:

" or does all this election crap make anyone else nauseous? i can't wait for it to all be over... thank god i have a dvr so i can fast forward through all the propaganda election commercials... "

Dumber wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:22 AM:

" Jay in Lowell, That's "smoke and mirrors". Who looks like the one that can get snowed now? "

Jenifer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:15 AM:

" I am a republican (always have been), however, I have voted for Barack Obama in this election. John McCain had a chance with me until he made his "maverick" decision to add Sarah Palin to the ticket. McCain is in his 70's with lingering health issues, so I must look at Palin and ask myself, "can she lead this country?" My answer is an absolute NO! McCain went for the shock and awe factor when he chose her. Obama is well educated, rational and level-headed. Will he be the perfect President? No, but on the issues, he best represents me and my family's best interests. Go Obama! "

Dyer wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:14 AM:

" To all of the McCain Supporters: Ever think about how much McCain talks about his War battles? Well have you stopped for a second to look at your own war that you are fighting everyday? You are fighting everyday when you have to go to work, but have a big chuck of your check go to the oil companies and other big businesses that McCain supports. You as well as myself have worked hard to get to where we are. Stop the disrespect towards Obama. You don't have to like him, but at least he has ideas and morals to not only stop the war in IRAQ, but also in your own homes and bank accounts. "

Yes OBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:08 AM:

" The only democrat that will get my vote. I'm going republican for all county and state offices this year. The democrats have ripped off the people of Lake County long enough, 75 years is way too much. "

Schererville wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:06 AM:

" This is fantastic. We need a President that knows what it is like to have to work in order to have a good life; not a McCain who has never had to "want" for anything. Oh and let's not forget about Cindy McCain who is filthy RICH. McCain doesn't care about our issues, money problems or our futures. You are fools if you think he does. His motto isn't Country First, it's "Let's the Rich stay Rich" First in this Country! "

NOBAMA wrote on Oct 29, 2008 10:04 AM:

" 'Nuff said..... "

jay in Lowell wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:55 AM:

" The media and Obama have all of you snowed... The guy is nothing but smoking mirrors. "

So what wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:50 AM:

" The guy is a talking head. He's nothing but a niche candidate who is going to lead this country to disappointment. "

Where do I go wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:48 AM:

" I'm so there, just tell me where to go! Rock on Obama!! "

Question for him wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:44 AM:

" the question of whether Mr. Obama can in good faith take the presidential oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution" as he must do if he is to take office. Does Mr. Obama support the Constitution as it is written, or does he support amendments to guarantee welfare? Is his provision of a "tax cut" to millions of Americans who currently pay no taxes merely a foreshadowing of constitutional rights to welfare, health care, Social Security, vacation time and the redistribution of wealth? Perhaps the candidate ought to be asked to answer these questions before the election rather than after. "

Please wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:43 AM:

" What a waste of time "

concerned citizen wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:34 AM:

" oh great - lets roll out the carpet for the Messiah! not! "

like to ask him wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:32 AM:

" Biden said tax relief should only go to 'middle-class people' - people making under $150,000 a year.

"At this rate, it won't be long before Senator Obama is right back to his vote that Americans making just $42,000 a year should get a tax increase. "

brad rickertt wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:17 AM:

" i think obama is the most swell guy on the planet i hope he's our next president "

Why Here wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Illegal early voting locations and ACORN fraud isn't enough? Here's my prediction, Obama will talk about how bad McCain will be for senior citizens while he's here. He's going to try to scare seniors into the voting booths. "

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