From Larry: Tonight on LKL (Post Questions/Comments Here)

Tom,
Do you think General Colin Powell gave it a lot of thought before making that statement. I believe C. Powell has damaged Obama's campaign. What do you think?

Larry,
General Colin Powell told that magnificant story of weapons of mass destruction to the American people and to the world. His credibility is damaged. Why would Obama acknowledge him. He's damaged goods.

Joe from Maryland,

You keep kicking that dead horse!
Bush knew there were no WMD’s
But Keep It From Gen. Powell
Powell, unknowly told the world the Bush lie
Later, Powell found out he was used by the Bush lie
That’s why he left the Bush camp
Powell said Palin isn’t fit to be vice-president
Powell said it shows McCain used poor judgement.
RESULT–GEN. POWELL INDORSES O’BAMA

Larry,
Do you think O'Bama will choose Colin Powell to be his Secretary of Defense?

Tom,

What do you think about Palin's Vice Presidential debate performance? Is it common for a nominee to evade so many questions during a vice presidential or presidential debate?

Why would any true Christian support the Mccain/Palin ticket, as John Mccain clearly said during the last debate that he would NEVER choose a supreme court justice for the fact that they were for or against Roe vs Wade? Furthermore, a true Christian should support Obama/Biden, as neither of these have left their first wife for a younger woman, which Mccain did in 1979.

Why doesn't Colin Powell stump for Obama if he endorses him? That would seem to put more meat behind his endorsement.

Is there a sense of relief that this eleection is finally winding down?

Hugh,
What! It took him 3 1/2 to 4 years to realize it was a farce. Who are you kidding? If he didn't know it was a farce, then he should follow the golden rule. " An old soldier never dies, he just fades away ". He should followed that rule. I for one would have had more respect for him. I'm suprised, you wouldn't. He's playing towards the middle and you know it. Trust me, it's going to backfire on him and the Obama camp. Let him drive down to Fort Benning, Georgia and let them play taps for his "Ranger Tab " and we'll put it to rest.

The fact that Mccain is using that goofy statement about the government handout is very smart because there are alot of uneducated people who are going to vote and most of these people do believe that government handouts make up most of the deficit, of course anyone who has had Government 101, KNOWS that government handouts to the poor only make up about 1% of the deficit! Why can't someone on CNN start a new show about teaching the general public about these matters? Then maybe before these people vote, they'll know what they're voting for.

Colin Powell is very well respected both here in the USA and throughout the world – Powell would have never endorsed Obama if Obama was "palling around with terrorists"! He also spoke out about the McCain-Palin campaign strategies. I am more than tired of their hatred, prejudice and ignorance – they are bringing out the worst in some people, as evidenced by their rallies. Powell's endorsement of Obama is great, while Joe the Plumber's endorsement of McCain is a joke!

I would really like to hear from veterans and the troops coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Especially those who have been wounded. How are they and their families doing? Are they receiving help and getting benefits that they should be entitled to after the great sacrifices they have made fighting for us? Did they have adequate safety equipment while over there? It's been said that McCain voted AGAINST veterans. I would really like to know the TRUTH about that!! All I remember hearing from McCain about this is he will " take care" of the ones returning. REALLY – HOW??????

If Mccain takes away government programs then not only will our young people in Iraq have to worry about staying alive but they will have the added worry of if their wives and children have a home and are eating because I'm sure that most of these receive some type of program. VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

Thank you COLIN POWELL and all those republicans out there that are endorsing OBAMA. They see the shame MR. MCCAIN is doing and they want no part of him and his dirty tricks cuz they know its gonna bite him in the end and PALIN is a train wreck waiting to crash.

I'm not sure I understand what a socialist is according to McCain and Palin. A few weeks ago I received $600 to stimulate the economy, Last week I lost $8.000 from my 401K to bail out the economy. Surely the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. So does McCain and Palin , they give with one hand and take away with the other under the guise of taxbreaks.

Why is America so mis-informed of the facts surrounding elections, politics?
and
Is middle American media responsible for the biased reporting of the facts important to elections or is it a matter of education levels in these regions?
and
Why do we need to turn to cable based news stations for in depth reporting for the facts?
Are there any efforts to report the necessary issues on main stream media?
Or are we looking at a large population of racist America, that will never change their political affiliations?

I saw an HBO documentary on election fraud, in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
What is going on with the Die Bold election booths and the ability to hack into election machines?

Colin Powell's endorsement for Obama is much more persuasive for me because first of all Joe the Plumber was lying about everything from his name to how much he made and I saw him on CNN and he said he thought the social security program should be done away with!! How ignorant is that? One needs to be educated enough to know what they're endorsing before they do. Its good to have normal citizens with real views on the media but not lying ones.

Larry,
Do you think that what Rush Limbaugh said today on this radio show that Powells decision to endorse O'Bama was racially motivated, and I quote Limbaugh who said,"It Was Entirely About Race. " Or do you think it was as Powell put it, that he felt that the Republican party was abandoning him?

Larry,
Does General Colin Powell even have an arguement that would suggest the Republican party abandoned him.

The way I see it, General Colin Powell left while American troops were on the ground in Iraq. You let a parent walk out on their children and that would be called abandonment. God bless our troops!

Thanks Hugh,

Sometimes you just have to explain issues A FEW TIMES to these right wingers.

Powell makes more sense than anyone who has endorsed Obama lately. He slams McCains crappy tactics correctly.

I don"t understand why the media has had little coverage of Todd Palins membership in the Alaskan Independent Party? Joe Vogler, their founder,was a violent radical man who always carried a magnum made explosives threatened the United States of America,and was to appear before the United Nations in 1993 (with the help of the then leader of Iran) to denounce America ! He died before he was to appear ,murdered by one of his parties members! Todd Palin was a member from 1991 intil 2002 and Ms. Palin gave the AIP a welcome speech in 2006 ! Now since Ms Palin likes to talk about Barack Obama "paling" around with terrorists and of course he's a socialist now, maybe she should look in her own backyard, at the Fascist Party her husband was a member of , a party whose beliefs she supported !! By the way the definition of Fascism is: A belief that the state and its control is GREATER THAN THE MASSES!! Sound familiar? Here is a quote fom Joe Fogler "The fires of hell are glaciers compared to my hatred for the American Government and I state I won't buried under their damn flag" Palin for Vice President, maybe President? Sounds like a big security risk to me!! By the way Vogler was buried in Canada .

Frank,
The American people know very well what is going on with the election fraud. the ploblem is that it's driven by big money and the country is split right down the middle. You couldn't get two people to agree on much right now. Look at myself and Hugh, we've been going at it for days on the blog. Having said that, I will tell that Hugh is no dummy, we agree to disagree. I hope!

i would like to know why no one is asking McCain how come one week he is saying obama is going to tax anyone making 40k, and this week Obamas tax plan is egual to welfare. What ever you think about colon Powells endorsement he said many things that people where thinking. His campaign is all over the place, He changes his attack depending on the weather. Colon Powell is a smart man and if he says that Palin is not ready, it only reinforced what many have been saying. I dont think Johns so called experience means much after seeing his campaign tactics. I dont want 4 more yrs of the same and i certainly dont want 4 yrs of negative and devisive presidency. Please john for the good of your country give up the negativity and joe the maybe kinda coulda woulda shoulda been a plumber and give the people some truth. YOurs truly disgusted in Mo.

LOL Joe in Maryland....are you sure you're not "Joe the Plumber or "Joe Six pack" or a compilation of all the Joes that Sarah knows?

LARRY ,
FIRST OF ALL LET ME SALUTE TO MR.POWELL FOR HIS OUT STANDING SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY AND SERVEDIN THE MILITARYFOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES,ANDONE OF THE BEST AMONG THE BEST "SECRETARY OF STATE " AND VERY HONEST MAN. AFTER OBSERVING AND MONITORING MORE THAN TWO YEARS HE CAME OUT WITHGOOD JUDGEMENT ,THAT IS ENDORSING MR .OBAMA ,HE IS REALLY TRUE THAT OBAMA IS VERY SMART,INTELLIGENT,INNOVATIVE AND HARD WORKING GENTLEMAN WHO CAN UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEMS OF POOR PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY,I HOPE AND PRAY FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME ON 4 TH NOVEMBER , I PLEDGE THAT
IAM GOING TO GIVE HIM CHEQUE OF 100 VOTES-INCLUDES MY FAMILY ,CO WORKERS ,RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS ALL.

When I heard that Colin Powell had endorsed Obama – first thing I thought was that the Republicans were going to start screaming that Powell's decision was racially motivated. Oh, come on already – this is getting insane!!!!!

My husband and I are senior citizens and white – we are voting Obama-Biden !! We also don't have much respect for Rush Limbaugh's opinion!!!

LOL.. It's not just Colin Powell. The Republican defections are coming in fast and furious. It's called "The Awakening or America." If you can't handle it. take some Asperin, go to sleep and when you wake up on Nov 4th, all will be well.

I am a 29 year old from Aiken, SC and I have been watching both of the Presidental nominees and the media coverage very closely for the past few weeks. I am very disturbed by some of the things that have been going on. I don't understand how Obama's association to William Ayers is revelant and John McCain's association with Keating five isn't. It seems to me that the republican party is trying to make guilt by association when even in fact McCain has just as in his past that can be used aganist him, and now hinting on the use of his association to Wright is just as bad because his VP is linked to a pastor who went on a witch hunt; McCain had a pastor speak at one of his rally saying to god don't let Obama win because his god would trumph their god. I sit and wonder do people have a clue. I actually think that people say they are ready for change but aren't willing to do what is necessary to make change happen. One of the reason's I respect Obama is because not matter how nasty McCain and his party is he doesn't stoop to their level. I really wish that people would stop being so simple-minded and stop promoting hate in these critical times.

I wish someone would list the defections! They are so mumerous I can't remember them all.

To Julie (@7:43pm) How can you call yourself a Christian and vote for a man who is of Muslim decent, when you know that we are at war with Muslims who hate Christians, and Obama has stated that he would "stand with the Muslims" if he had to make a choice? I am so deeply angered that you people who would vote for Obama are so negligently putting me and my children's lives in danger by doing so. There have been many proven reports of Obama having Muslim ties and if you want to be so ignorant as to believe that does not mean that the seed will be planted to let more anti-Christians into the White House to cause whatever problems they see fit, then shame on you for ruining our futures. All this so that you can have a Democrat as President? Take off your rose-colored glasses and see the situation as it sincerely is. See the man for what he really is!

I find it interesting that MS. Palin is stating at rallies that Obama is against drilling for Oil. Here is what is posted on her Governors Page in Alaskabeofre she was selected to run for VP. Amazing how they are twisitn everything.
Palin Pleased with Obama's Energy Plan
Includes Alaska's Natural Gas Reserves Printer Friendly

No. 08-135

August 4, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today responded to the energy plan put forward by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Illinois Senator Barack Obama.

“I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska’s natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs,” Governor Palin said. “The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs.”

In a speech given in Lansing, Michigan, Senator Obama called for the completion of the Alaska natural gas pipeline, stating, “Over the next five years, we should also lease more of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas production. And we should also tap more of our substantial natural gas reserves and work with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska natural gas pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process.”

Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator’s proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.

“We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home,” Governor Palin said. “This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energy plans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board.”

pam you are so misinformed it is actually very said. someone has been drinking the Palin Koolaid. I would rather have rose colored glasses then see the world threw your eyes.

sad sad sad

Tom,

Do you have an endorsement for the presidential candidates?

Obama should address the two areas that still leave the undecided queasy: Making government work and the role of ideology. The role of gov’t is the big political issue dividing the right and left. For the right there is no positive role that gov’t can play in the economy; it’s role is to get out of the way. On the left, gov’t can regulate, create jobs, nurture new technologies, protect, stimulate. Whereas the American people are divided at the center, on the whole they are basically ideologically center-right, but pragmatically center-left–which is probably the main reason why Obama leads in the polls at all but does not lead with huge margins. (Full disclosure: I am center-left.) When the behavior of New York banking institutions affects whether Ohio factories will stay open or closed, Americans will buy that gov’t must regulate or greed will control. But Americans mistrust gov’t. Obama should show how he will make gov’t work, going beyond partisan gridlock, cultural wars, lobbyists and earmarks to responsiveness, flexibility, and pragmatism. These issues are dear to Obama. He should inject them into the campaign.

He should also display leadership by laying out coordinated plans for dealing with the economic recession. Cite programs: (i) to stem the bleeding and ease the pain; (ii) to stimulate the economy and create jobs. He should how he would turn the major challenges we face: global warming, energy independence, rebuilding infrastructure (including technology infrastructure), the growth of new, world economies like China and India–show how he would turn these challenges into opportunities for job growth and economic stimulus.

joe from maryland, PLEASE go hybernate because you need to rest your delusional mind and we will wake you up when PRESIDENT OBAMA has taken office cuz you will love every minute and thank us all.

Debbie,
There is a difference between natural gas and oil. look it up!

Angel, What do you mean uninformed? The reports are out there and everyone has heard them! It is you who is sad because you choose to ignore them all and sweep them under the rug and ride on the momentem of possibly getting a (any) democrat in the White House! It is ludicrous that so many of you are turning a blind eye to the rumors and facts. Even if Obama admitted to you to having Muslim ties, my guess is that you would still vote for him. I have nothing against Muslims who live in America, as Americans, but in this point in time, we should not put one in the White House! How elementary is that? Health care, the economy – nothing is as important as keeping our country secure from within. Please realize this before it is too late.

Pam,
You really are misinformed. Have you been watching Fox News?
So sorry. Why don't you go to obamas website and educate yourself?
Or, go to newsfacts.

I don't understand why anyone wants to accuse Colin Powell of being racist. I saw Colin pulling away from the Republican party when he retired from Bush. I've had this dicussion in 2003 with co-workers and friends. I think the only reason it took Powell so long to endorse Obama is the fact that Obama is black. If Hilary Clinton had won the primary I think Colin Powell would have endorsed Clinton a lot sooner. It has nothing to do with race.

Mr Larry King,

PLEASE help me understand.....WHO is more patriotic?.....

John McCAin, a war veteran and a POW, a presidential nominee, who ignores focusing on Americas REAL ISSUES

OR

Republican Colin Powell who endorsed OBAMA for sane reasons (inspite of knowing the consequences he will have to face in future) and FOR OUR COUNTRY ???

THANKS

Senator Obama was born in Hawaii, not Kenya!! He is Christian ,not muslim!!

Oh and thank you Angel M.! God Bless you

I am almost 63 female have always been an Independent and I would like to thank Gen. Powell for believing in doing what was right for him. He has not switched parties just voting across party lines which makes him more American than the diehards who only vote party lines.
On the new issue of socialism is any one out there collecting social security, medicare or having their govt. take over the financial crisis well I guess we're all socialists including McCain and Palin after all he uses medicare, she took govt. money for the bridge to no-where and never returned govt. handouts. All the republicans are pretty hypocritical.

He is heading to Hawaii, grandmother very sick

give me a break, he is not a muslum you can spin and spin and spin, it may work on some but not most. God bless obama and bidon

Republicans crossing party lines Chris Buckley, (son of William Buckley), Michael Smerconich (consertive talk show on radio), Peggy Noonan and several others.

thank you julie, we could all use a little of gods blessings threw these very trying times. I wish obamas grandma well, I know she is a big part of his life and who he is

General Colin Powell didn't leave his troops, but he left President Bush's lies.

Didn't Susan Ford cross lines too?

Larry my question to you and your guest is this.

Why doesn't the media collectively make it clear to the McCain campaign that if they don't give you guys access to Sarah Palin you will stop reporting and stop attending all their rallies and meetings.

Hello-Larry !
I have been a keen Listner of most of your programmes and would like to state here that your interviews are very candid and forthright.
I am amazed at the amount of work that you do at this age !Please
keep up the good work.
Though Mr.Mccain is agood & decorated person,I as many here beiieve that Mr .B.Obama has shown his mettle in the primaries and he has the ability as also the eqanimity under such trying circumstances not only to lead the US,but also has the potential to be a world leader.
My sincere wishes to him &Mr.Joe Biden in the Nov Election.
With kind regards toall in the CNN--
yours sincerely---Krishnan.M[OCT>21.2008]

And Ben Stein really sees Palin for what she is, although he is still
McCain man. Ben really puts Palin in her place!

Mary Max, Why would I go to Obama's website and educate myself, is that what you did? I am not so gullible as to believe that everything someone puts on their website for me and the rest of the world to read is a fact. All I needed was a hint that he could stand up for Muslims and I chose to look elsewhere, as we all should have. The war in Iraq is real and the plot of the Muslim extremists is to wipe us off the face of the earth, or doesn't he talk about that on his website? I might have voted Democrat if anyone but this man were running.

It is really sad that Senator Obama's grandmother is not doing well. I pray that she can get through and see her grandson become the next President of the United States

Susan Eisenhower,

I second that Angel M. God Bless Obama/ Biden.

I have to take a stand for General Powell, I served when he was in the Army. He is a inspired military man. I do believe that General Powell is a great leader of today. He just don't make his decisions on his feelings only on the facts.

Tom and bob you guys are great have watched for many years!

Larry I like you show!

Larry,

How can John McCain claim he's not going to raise taxes on anyone... when his health care plan will make my health benefits taxable income?? My company pays a great deal into my health benefits.. over 10k a year that would become taxable income for me. He claims his health tax credit (2500 for single filers) would "offset" that, I don't think it will come close to covering the additional income tax.... sounds like I'm financing his tax credit for people who make less. What about his plan to buy up mortgages with the cost/risk on the taxpayer? And he's caling Obama a socialist??? He is glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Alot of high profile Reublicans are supporting Obama because they know he is best for the job.

Hi Larry,

I am comfident that the vast majority of Americans appreciate the real work you all do at CNN in the election coverage. To the individual who slammed the media for the "biased" coverage I say, "You are confusing the partisan media guests with those providing the information."

We need all of the information we can get to make an "informed" opinion and vote. All we have to do is pay closer attention, which brings me to my question for Maria and Tom.

Do you think that the typical American voter capable to sort through the bull to make that informed opinion without media like CNN?

Thanks for the help, everyone!

pam please give up the racisit spin, believe what you want. I am sure he is not a muslum but even if he was there are many good muslums in this country and this world you speak of nothing but angry rants that we do not need

Does Sarah Palin even know who Colin Powell is? Shame on the Republican party that can throw a respected man like Gerneral Powell under the bus and compare him with Joe the Plumber

Thank you Colin Powell you toke the words out of my mouth. I agree with everything you said about the McCain & Palin campaign. And about socialism which they are doing themselves get a life.... hello!
Go early vote!

Yes Pam, I go to both McCains and Obamas website and read them.
You can check the facts many ways if you do not believe them.
Your Muslim info is ALL INCORRECT. And how in the world do you explain your harsh feeling to MUSLIM AMERICANS!

Pam is you Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann you sound like her. Two racists peas in a pod.

My heart is with Mr Obama and his family at this time. What else would expect from a man of his calibre than this, putting aside his campaign and being by her side. This woman is responsible in a large way for who he is today. My prayers are with you and your grandmother.

Good Evening, Larry. I think you have great guests tonight.

Mr. Powell is my hero. Open minded, intelligent, human, and a WARRIOR. Seems to me he has been forced to take stances in the past based on party lines. I believe he has repented.
McCain, Rush, Lou, Bill, and the rest of the intolerants must now understand that we, the working class are going to stand up against your policies. We are not going to listen to the hate, bigotry, racism, greed, and ignorance you are running this campaign on. We are not drinking the “Kool-aide” you are offering. We pray that the divisiveness you are selling does not continue past the election cycle. WE AMERICANS(PRO AMERICANS) LOVE OUR COUNTRY. We surely hope we can work TOGETHER to solve our problems without being called SOCIALIST.
By the way, I’m a WASP, Independent, Patriotic, and very proud to fly my AMERICAN flag everyday.

War in Iraq a lie, Colin Powell believed our commander and chief Bush and his phony info and Gen. Powell became the fall guy

Isn't it a little late for Sarah Palin to say "Now is not the time to experiment with Socialism" How ignorant is she. They have already done that with the bailout package.

Yes, I also hope his Grandmother does not hear this wicked racism going on..cause he is going to win.

GO VOTE!!

I must admit I can no longer listen to either McCain or Palin because they do not say anything about issues and their plans. McCain's answers are always, "I know how to fix it," or "I have a plan." If you knwo how or have a plan then speak about it; give specifics. Palin's only answers are, "our opponent is a socialist," which is an incorrect assessment. How are you going to pay for your plan without raising taxes on anyone, Mr. McCain and Mrs. Palin?

Tom and Bob,

Looking back do you think the appointment of Sarah Palin as VP helped or hurt McCain in getting independents and disenchanted Hillary voters?

Tom & Bob:

This election seems to have been fought more online then on television do you feel that in a few years families huddled around their icons on the national nightly news will become a thing of the past?

Gaov. Palin has said that Obama had more than a casual acquaintance with Bill Ayers and that Obama had more than a few telephoe conversations with Bill Ayers who is "a known terrorist." I would like someone to ask her what whe thought that the may eb taling about - terrorist plots maybe? The overthrow of the American government? I would like that to be asked of Sarah Palin and wonder if your guest think it would be a good question to ask her and itf that is what she means by "Obama paling around with terrorist?

Its really more evident now to me that Barack Obama has his priorities straight by cancelling his campaigning to check on his grandmother.

what about Obama's promise to Powell position in in administration?

A question for the two great Broadcasters..

Were you disappointed that both candidates never gave you a straight answer on the questions that you asked? It seems that they both would go back to their stump speechs while they were debating each others..

Sara S.
If he is that easily persuaded than he does not need to be Obama's advisor.

Is there any chance a red state like Texas could go blue with the high voter turnout?

I don't understand how McCain can say that he is all for a spending freeze but a couple weeks ago came up with a proposal to spend billions of dollars. It sounds contradicting to me, what do you think?

It seems to me that the Republican Party has come to represent a culture of opinion based knowledge. Do you think that our attitude as Americans has devalued the importance of facts and objective knowledge?

I want to compliment Tom Brokaw on Sunday morning's interview with General Colin Powell. He asked the questions in a methodical, smooth way. I really enjoy his journailstic style, especially as a young journalist...

Corey, 24

Hello Everyone,
What are your thoughts about a "reverse Bradley effect"?
How many republicans will secretly vote for Obama, though may have
said otherwise during polling?

Mr. King,

I would like to pose Mr. Brokaw a question. He once said that there is "room on the spectrum" for people like Bill O' Reilly, who is a propagandist. Can you tell me Mr. Brokaw, why we shouldn't reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, especially looking back at Fox News' history of misinforming us into a war?

Tom & Bob. . .Do You think this election will be close or does Obama have too much of a lead at this point to say he will win in the end?

THANK YOU! for bringing some interesting talent to the show! Mr. King, you are way above all the other shows, KNOWN FOR BRINGING THE TOP TALENT, THANK YOU FOR GETTING BACK ON TOP TONIGHT WITH SOME GOOD GUESTS AND KEEPING US TUNED! 🙂

Who do you predict will win the election?

with al that has been said, especially from top republicans about John McCains bad judgement in choosing Sarah PAlin, what does this to do her chances of a Presidental run in 2012 ?

It's about time. I knew and wanted that for a long time.

I would like it explained to me in layman terms, how on earth can the McCain/Palin ticket balance the budget in four years, without raising taxes? And why has neither candidate talked about the hard choices we must make, in order to bring down the deficit?

Colin Powell, in my opinion, knows Obama will do something about Gulf War Syndrome, the anthrax vaccine and the VA. I believe that is why Powell is ultimately endorsing Obama.

Question for your guests...

How can Senator McCain and other Republicans possibility justify the selection of Sarah Palin as the VP Nominee?

how come no one has brought up the $2 million that was given to the GOP by Freddie- Frannie to lobby against regulations

Larry, I would like to know who Tom and Bob think is going to win the Election and also what they think about what Sen. Joe Biden said about Barack Obama being tested in his first 6 months of his Presidency? Im a registered Democrat.

I THINK JOHN MC CAINE IS TO NEGITAVE

Do you think Obamas Grandmothers Illness and the fact that he'll have to miss a few campaign events affect his chances during this election?

I think Colin Powell endorsed Obama because
of being the same race.

Tom/Bob,

In the decades you have covered presidential politics, have you ever seen a candidate like Sarah Palin that refuses to do public interviews?

With Powell given Obama his endorsement; does this now say that Obama will be good on National Security to the American people?

For Tom or Bob,
Do you think the so called "Bradley effect" will make the race alot closer than the poles show?

Colin Powell spoke of a "generational shift" in his comments of endorsing Barak Obama yesterday. Does this mean that there might be a "generational shift" of "old timers" in the news industry?

Lionel

Tom and Bob,
What are your thoughts on Sarah Palin's accusations that the media is attacking her religion, claiming that people should be free to have faith in god and we should respect religion, when on the same hand, she insists on linking terrorism and Islam, always referring to terrorism as "Islamic terrorism?"

Whats your thought on Rush Limbaugh's comment on Gen. Collin Powell ?

Sarah Palin just said that she and John McCain, if elected, pledge to balance the federal budget by the end of their first term. Really? How would you imagine they could do that?

Well I think she should because I support Obama and everytime she opens her mouth, it shows their ignorance, although Mccain is doing a pretty good job at that too these days. So yeah keep running your uneducated mouth, Sarah.

They are lying about taxes, bottom line. That is what the Rep always say! No tax increase.

If I'm not mistaken, Powell also cited the division in the country that McCain's campaign is causing... no?

Although I like Gov. Palin as a person and think she means well, I'm voting for Obama to run this country. I watched a show about the history of both canidates and Obama is the same now, as he was while at Harvard. That consistency in opinions and policy is what we need. Someone who won't waiver when the party pressures him to do so.

McCain's wife will give us all her money to balance the budget, believe that and I have a bridge to nowhere for sale. Palin said she and McCain will balance the budget after 1 term, all he is offering is 1 term so they can afford to lie.

The endorsement of Colin Powell was a boast to Obama/Biden campaign and Mr. Powell did say what a lot of Republican want to say. Do you think this will cause more Republicans to vote for Obama?

The last two elections have had doubt cast over them in regards to the voting counting procedures in Florida and Ohio, if not others. Is anyone else concerned about the same problems happening again in the 2008 election?

Colin Powell should start a new party...the Reality Party. Thank you General Powel for your honest and refreshing opinions!

That Colin Powell, he's a maverick alright!

hi larry, bob and tom are two great news people !!!!!!!!! love your show, always watch, somtimes twice a night... i have already voted for OBAMA last week... proud to be a part of history, im a baby boomer,and this is a great time !!!!

After hearing Colin Powell's endorsement of Barrak Obama, that sealed the deal for me and i placed my vote today in early voting.

Larry,

I would appreciate your guests views with regard to Colin Powell's statements concerning relations with the rest of the World. Many Internationally believe that this is one of the key differentials between the candidates.

i think that Sarah Palin finally stepped out of her usually "boring" self, and gave herself some true character on SNL. I think that Amy Phoeler did a great job and i was actually glad for one to see Sarah, when i am a strong Obama supporter. Nice Job Sarah.

Tom/Bob,

Why do you believe the McCain Campaign is "hiding" Sarah Palin?

Do either one of you gentlemen, who have interviewed many presidents and many presidential candidates believe Sarah Palin is ready to be president?

Larry:

2008 has been a democratic year (unpopular president) full of democratic events (i.e., unpopular war, financial crisis). Why, then, has the current presidential election been so close to this date? The American public's general unfamiliarity with Barack Obama doesn't seem to be the rational or complete answer to this question.

What role do you think Colin Powell might play in the Obama Adminstration?

Tom,

Why Colin Powell who compaigned for war with Iraq, should endorse Obama who opposed war? Should Obama associate with him now?

The only bad thing I see coming from Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama is that the GOP may now have ammunition to argue that Obama is now connected to President Bush because Powell was Bush's secretary of defense.

Of all the assertions that the McCain campaign has made, the most rediculous is that they will balance the budget in 4 years. Why doesn't an interviewer press them on how he plans to do it?

Sam
Houston

I dont think race played at all, people are so tired of the Bush administration, and want change

Larry,

I'm really glad you have a blog. I think its a great tool, and makes your show even more interesting. It also gives me the chance to ask you what you mean by "Obama's lead narrows"? All the headings I've been reading today have said he's widened his lead, in Gallup, Rasmussen, and Reuters. His lead is not narrowing significantly, if at all. Even if one or two polls have the lead decrease, the next day it goes back up. He's been at a consistent advantage for over a month now, and its hard to imagine at this point what will change it, although I wouldn't discount the possibility of it eventually narrowing at the end.

Your fan in Quebec, Canada.

Ugonna Wosu.

Is there anything the Republican party can do to mend it's image after what we've seen over the last month of campaigning? Particulary, the recent images from Pennsylvania in which a large number of McCain Palin supporters were openly racist. I would think that witnessing such dark behavior has turned off conservative democrat, centrist republican and independent voters to a great extent.

Do Mr. Brokaw and Mr. Scheiffer think that Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama will be interpreted as "racial loyalty" despite Mr. Powell's efforts to show that he's considered both candidates seriously based on where they stand on substantive issues?

What impact will Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama have on current and former military personnel especially in those states where there is a high concentration of military?

Tom Brokaw – This Sundays Meet the Press with Colin Powell seemed so important. what other interviews that you have done do you feel have been so important,

thank you

What has become of our 4th estate? Why are certain radio personalities and 'journalists' allowed to say things that are unknown and/or untrue and pass them off as fact?

Thanks for the great discussion topic! After hearing Pali state that the Republican party will eliminate our nation's debt in the first year, I was kind of appaulled. Obama has declared that he will probably resolve the issue in the first two years of his term which I think is a bit more realistic. What are your opinions on this issue?

tom, have they decided who will replace you on 'meet the press' after the elections? and when will you announce this?

Please tell me why the media tacks the word 'gate' on the back of any political problem? Good grief. Ask anyone under 40 what Troopergate means and they shrug. C'mon, please move into the 21st century. Thanks.

For Mr. Brokaw:

You've had some big shoes to fill, but you've been doing a great job. There's something very comforting having you in Tim's seat.

I am a 64 year old Caucasian woman from Georgia who voted early last week.
I was so happy to hear General Powell affirm my choice of Barrack Obama.

Larry.....

If Sarah Palin says she would make different choices in how to run a campaign, then why is she still up to the same old tactics? That includes her party........it was not more than a week ago that McCain defended Obama at his own rally, telling people that Obama is NOT an Arab, he's a good Christian family man, and America has nothing to be afraid of with Senator Obama as President.

Were these acts just a tactic??? I ask because they are back to their old tricks of nastiness and procuring division of the American people, and sadly, it could turn out to be race against race.

~Mary in Crown Point Indiana

I thought that Powell was respectful and clear and expressed what many have held internally. I believe Powell was wise and careful about his position and his vote.

What about emmigration issuesin this country ?
Nobody discuss them in the campaign ?

issues: FOR LEGAL EMMIGRANTS
-drop limits for work visa;
etc, etc

THANK YOU.
Daniela from NYC

Bob,

What do you think about the recent Socialist branding of Obama?

Good evening Larry,

I have a question for your guests. I am from Montreal Canada and from everything i hear on CNN and read about how good Obama is doing, about how bad McCain's campain is going how come the americans are still so divided, how come the race is still so close ?
If it was up to us the rest of the world, Obama would win easily.

Nathalie
Montreal, Canada

Larry

Should we now consider all of William Ayers students to be Terrorists?

Do your guests believe that most Americans understand how damaged the American brand is internationally? Many of us in the international community would view Obama as America's last best hope to turn it's image around. We all want to believe again ...

Why do you even give Limburgher airtime on a real news broadcast? For heaven's sake, don't encourage him!

What do they have to say about mcains additide at the debates

Do either Tom or Bob think Barack Obama can get 60% or mor of the electoral votes? If not what percentage do they think he will get?

Hello Larry, Tom and Bob,

Don't you think that the American public has gotten fed up with the stupidity involved in politics these days? In these trying days, can't the media just focus on the real issues instead of the absurdity that has become mainstream in covering the political campaigns?

Colin Powell restranied himself from lashing out at the Bush administration – he could take no more. He wanted the American people to decide for themselves – they did – Barack is the most intelligent and diplomatic choice for 2008. I appreciate Colin Powell's expertise and advise to all Americans.

Hi Larry:

I listened very closely and objectively to Gen. Powell's endorsement, and I found it to be genuine, very well thought out, and very well expressed. Just what I'd expect from a military tactician! It made complete sense to me. He indicated several significant points, but the huge one for me was how this racism, baseless links to terrorists, and general negativity is "killing us" on the world stage. I could not agree more. Sidebar: tell Rush to have a Coke and a smile, and shut the heck up!

Mary Neely,
What do you think about the way Biden running the Obama campaign into the ground by frightening people. He's doing more damage than any Republican I know, accept for C. Powell.

Do you think McCains decision of Sarah Palin reflects on his ability to make a responsible decision for a supreme court justice?

What do you think of the negativity coming from McCain and Palin speeches? Dropping the terrorist comments, now opting to call him a socialist. Do you think it will gain ground?

Question for Tom or Bob: Do you think John McCain has a trick up his sleeve to win the White House. What I mean Pres Buss had FLA. and his Brother. Does John has a trick for the lasy Minute????!!!!!!

What are your thoughts on Congresswoman Bachmann's statement on Hardball regarding "pro-america" and "anti-america" members of Congress?

Tom, what is the democrats doing if anything at all to prevent another episode similar to the 2004 election where gore was stripped of the national election?

The comment by Colin Powell stated "Barak Obama is not Muslim but if he was should that matter" . His statement on this issue hit right to the point!!

I feel bad that a great American, and a great Republican will have destroyed his legacy. What does John McCain have to do NOW to salvage his position as the titular leader of the Republican party AFTER he loses the election.

I think Tom and Bob are two of the greatest journalist of this century. Could you ask them what is thier party affiliate?????

I can tell you that I went to Obama's rally here in Tampa today...I have never been in the midst of SO MANY nice and wonderful people. No negativity at all from anyone...it was wonderful! I got some great pictures too!
Colin Powell has always had my respect...a man of great integrity...like Obama.

I would like to know how your guest tonight feel about the lack of interviews given by Sarah Palin. Has any vice-presidental candidate ever been so "off-limits"?

How could the national press allow a vice presidential candidate
(sarah Palin) to go through an entire campaign without appearing
on " Meet the Press" or " Face the Nation". The Republican Party
is conning the entire country. This person could be "President of the
United States. It is disgraceful

I hear the McCain/Palin campaign calling Obama a Socialist and a Marxist. What has he proposed that gives that accusation a grain of truth? Beside the point, isn't what the Bush administration did with the $810 billion bailout essentially Socialism that solely benefits Wall Street's fat cats anyway? I thought the McCain/Palin campaign cared about the "people," or is that just political rally speak?

Hi Larry,
It's not about Race, its about who Colin thinks is going to win the Race. It's all about Colin and his future.
If you aren't sure who the winner is going to be, then be sure to get your photo taken with both of them.
Fred

Colin Powell is a very smart and well liked man.I hope he will accept a position with Barack

Mr. Brokaw and Mr. Schieffer,

Do either of you feel that your positions as debate moderator's helped you personally understand the candidate's positions any better?

Larry, I would like you to ask your guests if they have heard any specifics on how McCain plans to balance the budget in 4 years and whether they think it is possible.

Bob Schieffer should have moderated ALL of the debates. He was fantastic!!!

Pam you know who Obama really is right? I love when people say that...so you lunched with him today???LOL...go to factcheck.org they are not associated with either party. They only seek and tell the truth.

Larry:
The best three newspeople on televison all at one time – what more could a viewer ask for? How about an answer to this question: Aside from the econmomy and the war – what will the most important issueour new President will face? What will you all have on TV after the election?

Larry,
Would you ask Tom and Bob how much trouble they think our country is in now given the debt, financial crisis, the war, and special interests on capitol hill?

Who will your guest vote for?

larry,
just like people ask if blacks are voting for Obama becuase he's black can we ask white people if they are voting for mCcain becuase he's white?

I keep seeing this new trend in the McCain/Palin supporters unraveling, to where they are all waiting for McCain or Palin to throw them some new catch phrase so that they can go and run with it as if it is some revolutionary inner thought process.

This week's theme seemed to be "SOCIALIST!!!" A recent clip shows Senator Obama in a restaurant screaming at him "SOCIALIST!!!" and refusing to shake his hand.

This only makes me wonder if that lady, or many of the McCain/Palin supporters are even thinking for themselves or understand what they are even screaming about. Not to mention it shows complete lack of class and respect to refuse to shake someones hand because their believes differ from yours.

What do you think?

Will Joe The Plumber be Secretary of Finance?

I almost wonder if Powell's endorsement of Obama isn't payback for him going before the UN with all those "facts" about WMDs in Iraq and why we had to take Saddam down. Regardless, I think there are many disillusioned registered Republicans (myself included) who are going to cross party lines and vote for Obama. And Rush Limbaugh is wrong-it's not about race, at least not to this white middle class female. It's about who's going to do what's best for this country and I believe Obama is that person.

Colin Powell did what every other american is doing, and most coming to the same conclusion. too deny the fact stated by the general is simply putting you head in the sand, and is an insult to free thinking people.

Tom and Bob,

How does Senator Obama compare at this stage of the election to JFK in 1960?

Larry, I would like to ask your guest if the statement made by Sen. Biden will be seen and understood as a President having a VP who is experienced enough to sit and talk about any crisis?

To Both Gentlemen:

Do you feel that Gov Palin such be VP (Dean of Education of The US)when her future Son-In-Law is going to quit high school to take care of his son? Should not Gov. Palin assist her daughter & future Son-In-Law so that high school education can be completed?

Larry-
A question for tonights distinguished guests-

I want to honestly know- do candidates think that America is stupid?
When I see some negative ad, or I do a fact check after a debate, I read. I research. I draw my own conclusions, usually more distraught over how many times at factcheck.org I see False, or Misleading.
Now, I am a Republican, but I will tell you- for all I personally have read as to who says what, I have felt that McCain must think I am the bigger idiot. And for the first time ever, I am voting Democratic.
Why in the world do they do that? Any candidate, when they KNOW it will be fact checked- why can't they just lay the truth out there?

If Gen. Colin Powell was running instead of Sen. McCain, it would more difficult to choose a candidate. Is Rush Limbaugh representing the conservative right? Or the conservative First Reicht.

As a republican right of center, I have been heavily pondering the facts of both candidates before making my selection. However, I have found it hard to really find objective reporters to show me the facts. MSNBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and others seemed to often tell of their personal opinions of candidates. So when did Brokaw and the rest leave their journalistic beginnings and become editors instead of reporters?

"Socialist" (Socialism)–what do Republicans call the economic stimulas tax rebate? We didn't spend the money; we put it in the bank for our rainy day account.

I would be surprised if Shriver liked Palin! Palin is a real person.
Shriver is a walking around mannekin without any honest human feelings!

the Liberal press has NEVER been fair why should they be now?
Also send Brokaw back to Idaho or wherever !

I agree Powells endorsement of Obama is totally racist and he thinly tried to cover it up, after all we would never known his name if he hadn't been a product of Affirmative Action!

Talk Radio will be much fairer when Larry King leaves!

They talked today about another stimulous package for americans. Instead of spending billions of dollars we don't have to spend, shouldn't the price of things like groceries, drop across the board for americans? That would stimulate the american economy more then a check for $1,000.00.

Larry,
I Colin Powell had endorsed McCain all McCain supporters would be praising he and talking about him as a Great American Patriot.

Why now that he had endorsed Obama there is such awful and disrepectful things being said!

All I can say are you people are hypnotized... The facts are plain yet you wish to act as if they are nothing. Obama was born to a Muslim father and he has a Muslim name and a Muslim heritage as much as you and he may wish to deny it. We are in a real live war with Muslims and yet you feel the best thing to do is to appoint him head of our country and our troops? Shame on every one of you, if you vote him into office, you have just reduced our armed forces' security by tenfold.

Will Powell be subjected to more negative attacks as a result of his support of Barack Obama?

I have a question –

It seems the national opinion polls are very close now...Obama's lead is now narrow. Will Colin Powell's endorsement help Obama widen the gap? And what is helping McCain close this gap?

Why would you give so much credence to a nut-case like Limbaugh?

Question Larry:

Some reports say that McCain was dismissive of Powell's endorsement of Obama because he has the endorsements of Alexander Haig and Henry Kissinger, among others.

Does Powell carry as much weight as Alexander Haig and Kissinger and vice versa?

Biden had to give up his campaigning for not giving due credits during a speech. Why is the press not calling the current candidates out as strongly any more? Why do we have so many half truths?

There is something wrong with the polls when Barack Obama can muster 100,000 at a rally; get endosed by Colin Powell and some powerful newspapers, have thousands and thousands of backer contribute to his campaign and only have a five point lead over McCain. I think that many backers, like myself, simply do not answer the phone since they are tired of all the calls and they already are for Barack. Maybe Barack should tell his backers to be sure to answer the phone – give their opinion – and tell pollsters they are for Barack.
Marcia Kelley – senior citizen

Don't you think it rather strange that Obama didn't denounce the claims that he is a savior or masiah if he is a Christian as he claims?????

Tom how do you feel Barrack Obama will treat Canada if he is elected as President?

Larry,
It's quite obvious Colin is seeking a job in the white house after Bush is gone. And what a shock (sarcasm) that he endorsed Burack. Shame on him.

Pam ,
You are racist and as American Muslim , it is a shame that people like you see this country only for one kind of people

Powell's endorsement of Senator Obama and disapproval of Republican tactics and McCain's judgement in selecting Palin is a game changer. I can't think of ANYONE that has more credibility with independents. He spoke completely without notes or prompting, the truth comes out naturally.

The Powell endorsement is huge, following a trend of a long procession of influencial Republicans breaking ranks to support Obama.

Sarah Palin was not a wise choice, more of a liability, especially when you consider that she could step into the office of the presidency real soon should someting happen to the ailing, aging senator from Arizona.

Larry,

Will the 5 former Secretaries of State that are endorsing Senator McCain be appearing on Meet the Press before the election?

Will we get to hear their reasons for supporting McCain?

Hello,

You just showed Palin speaking with a group of people in Colorado. I cannot find my glasses but please confirm or deny if it's McCain in the background clapping as usual.

Thank you

Pam:
the vast majority of our world's population is muslim. A few misguided fanatics want to harm Americans. Nobody but their fellow fanatics supports their thinking. So why do you throw all muslims in one pot ? That's not right. Christians have committed atrocities of enormous scale during the middle ages. Do you still fear/hate all christians?

Was it a "Racial Motive" when Joe Liberman endorsed McCain?

Was it socialism when McCain supported Bush to bailout wall street?

Was it hypocritical when McCain voted for the bailout bill with earmarks?

Is Palin fit to reform washington after abusing power?

Powell gave the most intelligent and concise reasons for endorsing obama.....

coming from a millitary family, I have finally decided to vote for Obama

Would like to know if the newsmen think that Colin Powell waited for the Oliver Stone Movie "W" to come out before declaring for Obama.

Re: the Powell endorsement of Obama, McCain responded without much concern as he has endorsements from 4 former secretarys of state and 200 +/- generals. Why does Powell's endorsement seem more significant over Kissinger's, Hague's, Baker's, etc?

Comment on: Investors watch anxiously, hope the worst has passed at 10/20/2008 7:00 PM CDT
Hello this game is history. We are now the United States Socialist Republic. U.S.S.R. The gov owns the banks, soon the schools and our real estate. Along with that the vote count is rigged, and basically the corporations, government and military control everything. That's not even the bad news. The worlds Patriarch families control the banking industry and 2/3 of the worlds wealth. Check the records. These conglomerate families also own 80 % of the worlds uranium and a great , but undetermined amount of the worlds gold reserves. Also beyond that they have an unimaginable amont of techknowledgy that allows then to do what I don't know? No one person or country can move on any matter any longer without the blessing of these people and their tribunals. Another name for that is world fascism. Kinda mind numbing that this just situation just kinda slimed its way in there by control of the economy and us my manipulating our fears and passions. The internet is a two way street and all info is public now. Their are cameras on every street corner with many more to come. After they pull the rug/economy out from under us for the final time there's gonna be some unhappy campers. Wake up folks we are indeed Back to the Future and its 1984 for real. All I can say is get interested and research this stuff but it may be to late. I guess at least you'll know whose killing you.

What would Tim Russert think about this presidential race? Who would he have secretly supported and then vote for?

The endorsement by Gen.Colin Powell of Sen.Obama is a huge vote of confidence in his ability to be Commander in Chief and to lead America in this new century.It must be obvious to all well thinking people that Sen.McCain and his divisive and naive running mate are not capable of leading the country in the direction that is necessary at this critical junction in the country's history.I can't wait for Nov.5 for Gov.Palin to crawl back into her igloo,only to emerge to shoot the ocasional moose.

What's wrong with a black man supporting another black man for public office without making it about RACE! Blacks have supported white canidates in the past and continues to do so – are we racists? Lastly, what kind of ignorant listeners listen to Russ Linbaugh and why?

Why is that you are all mispronouncing the General's Name?
The name is British not French.
Is it possible to correct it?
Please try.

Question to Brokaw et al,

As a distinguished member of the press, is it difficult to watch your profession be unfairly branded as liberal on a regular basis by media members less unbiased in the reporting? Is it difficult to see a significant portion of the US population buy into the Liberal Media label?

Darryl

The best way to understand the impact of the Powell endorsement on the Obama campaign is not to look for signs of what it may have added, but to imagine what the political landscape would have looked like if Secretary Powell had endorsed John McCain.

Had that happened, the slight shift over the previous days toward McCain would have intensified and moved the momentum of the final weeks heavily in McCain's favor. Powell's endorsement may well be seen in hindsight as critical if Senator Obama is elected on November 4.

Do you think the we may see the "Bradley effect" Why

Hi Larry, I would like to ask your guests what they think the chance may be for Sarah Palin reappearing in 4 years aiming for the presidency. Personally that would scare me very much. Thank you.

I would like to know how Obama raised 150 million dollars in Sept. With the economy the way it is. Where did the money come from over seas form Saudi or other countries that hate the US so much.

Mr King:

I notice many people questioning the judgement and the right of Mr. Powell to endorse Senator Obama. Noone questioned his judgement when helped spearhead a victory in the first Iraq war. Noone questioned his judgement when he put his credibility on the line in presenting the case to go into Iraq a second time, before the U.N. and the world. Why should we not trust his judgement now?

Are hispanics (except Cubans of course) leaning towards Obama?

Mr. King,
Everyone talks about how the selection of Gov. Sarah Palin is a sign of poor judgement on Sen. John McCain's part. Why is that? How does his selection reflect as poor judgement? We've had previous presidents that were Governors (Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton) and did a fine job. Everyone's comment about it being poor judgement seems to make it more a concern because she is woman and not a man that has been selected as a possible Vice President. A hidden form of discrimination?? I thought the election was supposed to be about the right person, not about race, sex, color or creed.

Ken

Hi Larry,

First off I must say just how much I will miss these very distinguished men when they do leave the air.

Rush's claim is really ridiculous. I am an African American who have voted all my life for a white president, and I have voted democratic. It is so surprising that in this election year I have heard many people say that I am voting for Obama because of race. If Hillary was the nominee, I would have voted for her, because the democratic principles are the ones I believe in

Why don't George Bush endorse Senator Obama? I know the thought ran across his mind. Nobody don't care much about what he say or does anyway.

Mr. Schieffer,

Do you think that the candidates unfairly skipped really answering the question about the negative tone of the campaigns?

We are not at war with Muslims

Tom, I myself am an independent, endorsing the Senator Obama and I've recently donated to his campaign. Do you believe Obama's recent 150 million dollar surge this past month for his campaign was due to a higher amount of democrats out contributing republicans or would you say that more liberals are motivated by their candidate compared to conservatives?

colin powell stated that he was endorsing obama due to his style and who he is .... sure obama's style is calm, cool and collective BUT he's only a two year senator who happens to be a black man ..... colin powell should just have stated that knowing that he would be ridiculed by the black community if he didn't endorse obama .... it was definitely a race issue .... i'm personally sick of it

Hi Larry.....Question for Tom Brokaw....
Russ L. has made an accussation that the only reason Powell supports Obama is because of his race. In this day and time, 2008, how often does he see/hear such blatant racist statements that could not be farther from the truth?

I believe Colin Powel has come to a realization of the make believe cause that he was on the side of previously. I am glad he spoke so well and realized that we need a rational president at this point in America. He is absolutely correct. McCain is a respectable man, but he should not be president. We need someone line Barack Obama who is an intellect and so well put together. And McCain's poor judgment of picking Palin was a joke! She is probably a good Governor for Alaska but in no position to be VP!

If Powell's support for Obama is sue to race then what should we say about his endorsement of George W Bush when he was a Presidential candidate? Is it possible we can see each other for our merits and not our color?

Bob,
Do you think Colinn Powell's endorcment will have backlash on Obama from white voters?

Why are you not all-over the Palin/secessionist story?

doesnt it seem like the McCain/Palin campaign is just throwing everything at Senator Obama, whether its true or not, hoping that undecided voters will remember some of the things they said prior to voting...which could swing the vote their way?

Can any one imagine how a presidency of Serah Palin can do to thew US International reputation? I think it can be the end of USA leadership in the world for sure.

Mark

Congress apparently has an approval rating that is even lower than that of President Bush. Assuming that the Democrats do well in the upcoming election, do either of the panelists care to comment on the performance of Nancy Pelosi and the need to replace her? Her actions on the first bailout vote seems to be representative of her overall lack of judgement and leadership over the past two years. I'm concerned about the ability of the House and Senate to effectively lead with the new president in these extremely difficult times.

Please ask your guests to consider the "judgement" issue regarding John McCain in choosing Sarah. Not so much that he chose her but that the vetting of here was so haphazard. Perhaps this is a symptom of what is wrong with McCain's campaign. Obviously, HE did not choose her. Someone in his campaign did. This is shaping up a bit like the Cheney Presidency that posed as the Bush presidency. Where is the Maverick now? Maybe the maverick has lost his bearings because he isn't being him self but bowing to what his advisors are pushing on him.

I agree with what Colin Powell had to say 100%. He said exactly what I have been feeling all along and he said it in his typlical classy and respectful way.

One comment I would like to make about Sarah Palin. She has been allowed to appear on SNL but she has NOT been allowed to appear on "MEET THE PRESS". If anyone is still undecided, think about that!

Why is Larry so smitten with Palin. Hey Joe when in the military you obey your commander whether he is right or wrong he's in charge

Mr Brokaw,

Let me start off by saying I have watched you since I was 10 years old. My dad was a fan of your work and it has carried over to me. My question is this, during the debate Senator McCain said it would cost around $5,000 to get healthcare under his plan, but he later went against what he said and said that it would cost $5,800. Which one is a more accurate number and why do you think no one caught that during the debate? I have not heard anyone dispute those numbers at all, on any news station that I watch.

Reggie
Fort Hood, Tx

Powell gave strong, credible reasons for his choice to vote for Senator Obama. I was glad that he reaffirmed my own views, which I too developed after considerable research and much thought to the two candidates!

Isn't anyone concerned that the separation of Church and State is being blurred in America? The Catholic church is influecing the vote among their parishoners using the emotional issue of abortion. If Democrats are not concerned, they ought to be. They (the church)swayed the vote in Canada to the conservatives based on the abortion issue.
I am not for abortion as birth control, or for convenience, but that said, I do recognize that there are legitimate medical reasons for abortion. It should NOT be a matter for Religions, or States, but a private matter between a patient and Doctor. Medical records are rightly confidential. With all due respect to the Church, (I'm Catholic), one would be hard pressed to find an organization that has been wrong more often through history. The Inquisition, the New World genocides, and the support of Hitler when he was legally elected in Germany. German Catholics were not bad, just mislead. Later when they learned what was happening to Jews because they elected Hitler, many Catholics fought against the Nazis, only to end up in the same concentration camps as the Jews and Gypsies. Make no mistake, the Neo Cons behind the Republicans are Fascist. I'm not saying John McCain is knowingly Fascist, but check out who Bush's grandad was. He made millions supporting Hitler until Dec. 1941. The Neo Cons who control the Republican Party ARE Fascist. One of the first things the Nazis did in Germany was to Nationalize the financial institutions. Both my grandfathers fought Fascism. Don't let them win in America.
There are far more important issues than Abortion. Many fully birthed people will die if you elect McCain. What is more important, an unborn fetus, or grown people with families of their own to support? The Church ought to have learned it's lesson about meddling in politics. The right guy to vote for is the one who holds the interests of the greater good more dear. Obama.
I have High hopes for America. Americans took the country away from the military/industrial complex that fostered and maintained the Vietnam War. McCain claims he won't concede victory and will keep the troops in Iraq, (which the rest of the world agrees is an unjust and probably illegal war), (just ask General Powell how he felt about being duped into endorsing and promoting the war) There was the justification that Saddam had to go. Ok, he killed thousands of Iraqi's, but look, the Republican crew has killed hundreds of thousands of Iraqi's, both directly and indirectly. Are they better off now Saddam and his whole family have been killed for threatening G. Bush Sr.? 99.9% are not! Has anyone actually checked where the trillions of dollars that have disappeared from the worlds economy have gone? I think you will find the Bush's friends in the military/industrial complex ended up with it. Please, America, don't let them have any more of your hard earned dollars, elect Obama so your esteem will be restored in the eyes of the rest of the planet. Let Obama do what is necessary to heal the economy and your nation. Just think, what would America have been like if the Vietnam war had never ended. Are you prepared for another such morass that could last decades? Will you sacrifice your children on the Alter of Republicanism?
What happens in the US affects many other countries profoundly, perhaps none more than Canada, but, we don't get a vote. So, PLEASE, don't re elect the party that has brought the World over the brink of disaster. God Bless, and good luck, America, and God bless the rest of the world!
WAS. Canada (PS. Republican lies such as Obama being Muslim ought to backfire on them, after all, so what if he WAS muslim, doesn't freedom of Religion apply to Americans? Anyway, he is a Christian, and an American Patriot.)

I just wish someone would address ethics and morality and forget religion and race.

I think Palin's appearance on SNL did little more than to prove to us, once again, that she can only perform in "scripted" situations.

I agree with you Jatovi. In McCain's new commercial he says he has a plan but never laid out what that plan was other than list very broad topics.

There have been wide ranging results of the recent election polls and I was wondering if any of these polls include those new young voters who can only be reached by cell phone. Is it possible these polls are way off?

Thanks! Jeana

Did anyone stop to think Powell is just another rat jumping from a sinking ship. Kind of a ratty career move but that's politics.

Tom,

Do you think increasing the number of debates for the Vice Presidential candidates will assist voters in making a decision. Bearing in mind that the VP can be called on to be commander in cheif at any time during their tenture. I particularly liked the last format of the Presidential debate.

Powell is a powerful icon of steadiness and center Republican politics. Powell is demonstrating in action what many folks are thinking. McCain is out of touch and has very little congruency in his campaign slogan of "Country First" after his pick of Palin, his erratic handling of the economy, his weak attempts to call his Presidency one of change, attacking of Obama on his character. The only folks left for him are the severe right wing Republicans that are confused with his policies and do not really identify with McCain. As for the socialist name calling this is really crazy especially given recent votes to have the Government buy the banks and the clear need for health care that is a strong social issue everyone understands has to be controlled and influenced by Government intervention and our educational system that cries for help beyond the privatizing and deregulation policies of McCain.

Does the panel think it odd that a former Army general should back for the position of Commander in Chief a candidate who in comparative years of political experience has as much rank as a Major?

Frances, it came in $50 dollar increments from Americans who are willing to support their candidate. When will you right wing people give the racist hatemongering a freaking rest??

I believe that General Powell’s endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama further solidifies nominating Sen. Obama as the next President of the United States of America. Sen. Obama’s success in gaining such a prominent endorsement from a conservative, further shows that Sen. Obama does have the ability to excite both parties and motivates them to reach across party lines, not only for votes but also regarding issues which are important to the American People.
And lastly I understand and agree why Gen. Powell made an educated decision to endorse Sen. Obama, not being based on political gains or racial recognition and I understand why he delayed in announcing his decision as well, because regardless of his choice, he would ultimately face criticism regardless of whether he supported Sen. Obama or Sen. McCain. In my opinion this should be looked at as an opportunity for Conservatives to have somewhat of a voice within an Obama Administration. Because of this interview that Gen. Powell gave, I am further convinced that Sen. Obama should be the next President of the United States. And I believe if asked, Gen. Powell will do what any proud American should do, and that is to serve the country at our President’s call.

Actually we should be against the radicals both in this country and the rest of the world. they will bury us with Obama support

Colin Powell comment about Sarah Palin not being qualified to be president is so wrong....Obama has never managed a city let alone a state.....Obama is a novice in government and should not be running for president.....

Larry, why are they making such a deal over Joe The Plumber when in fact he's not even a plumber and in fact owes back taxes?

why is it if a black man endorses a black candidate its only because he is black also. That is so insulting on so many levels. He sat there and went down a whole list of reasons wasnt that good enough for anyone? Colon Powell is a very smart man and if we cant take people at there word then why do we bother to ask them there opinions. These are from news people who should no better. Why must interject all these layers to fit the talking points of the day. Take the man at his word, HE THINKS OBAMA WOULD BE A GREAT PRESIDENT> PALIN IS NOT QUALIFIED< MCCAIN IS RUNNING A DIRTY AND ERRACTIC CAMPAIGN

Larry King Live is the best program on TV, in my opinion. Larry always permits his guests to express their opinions and does not humiliate them in any way. Regarding Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama: I agreed with all the points he made. I hate the bitter negative ads and consider them to be a aisng of desperation. However, I thought the choie of Sarah Palin as a Vice-Preidential running mate showed very poor judgment on McCain's part, making me feel that he valued drawing big crowds more than the welfare of the country. I do not think that Palin is qualified to be Vice-President. Heaven forbid, if she were ever to become President. I think she would be not only unqualified, but the laughing stock of the world.

To Tome and Bob:
What do you think of Sara Palin's comments about Patriotism? Do you think her husband's association with the AIP and his support of the succession of Alaska contridicts her arguments and beliefs in "Pro-America" pockets in the United States?

Tom & Bob,
You guys grew up during the days of serious journalism when journalists were not newsmakers but thoughtful reporters who understood the difference between merely repeating conclusions based on speculation and digging out facts that revealed the truth.
What do you think of all the opinions that are in the media today and the unfortunate lack of real news?

Question for both of your guests. Why is illegal immigration being avoided like plague by both presidential candidates ?

Col Powell is a tremendous political event in this election cycle. The credibility in foreign policy alone not to mention he is a Republican who served in the last 10 years.

I myself would not have a proble having Obama briefed and advised by Powell, how bout you?

I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOUR GUESTS:

WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU BELIEVE IS REQUIRED OF A "WISE" LEADER?

Larry, my died died at age 96 three years ago. He used to say that the only man smart enough to be President was Bob SCheiffer- He had not heard of Barack Obaba at that time, who is just as intelligent- sorry Bob. I love you, also. Question: Why is the media not discussing Sarah Palin's speaking to the group in Alaska that wants to succeed from the U.S. Her husband was or is a member- talk about being "Un American." Isn't that Un American? These are radicals, and she told them at their convention to "keep up the good work." I am more concerned about her than anyone else in this race. I think we need to talk about this!
Faye in Greensboro, NC

Sarah Palin's appearance on SNL at such a crucial time in the election makes me wonder what is going on with her priorities.

dmr
Bolivar, TN

Joe in Maryland,

There's no election or voter fraud if the fake registered voter never shows up and tries to vote. The voter REGISTRATION fraud issues are with the company that paid people to register voters - whether they were paid by the hour or by the registration, they were looking to "make their numbers" so it looked like they were working. If Mickey Mouse doesn't show up the vote, THERE IS NO VOTER FRAUD.

I am not a democrat neither am I a republican...but given that he defy all negativity that would've stopped him from reaching this record-breaking height he has attained. Any sound mind would have a second thought at this candidate, maybe he's the right candidate especially after being endorsed by Powell.

A Canadian perspective –
The results of the US election will have a global impact both economically and with US foreign policy. The world is watching and hoping US citizens vote and elect Obama.

Republican women aren't like Sarah Palin, she is misrepresenting
the values and intelligence of all of us, as a woman I feel insulted
by this choice of McCain, tells me where is the mind of this man the way his brain operates, just like General Powell a lot of republicans are distancing themselves from this low class campaign McCain is running this days.

Larry,

I would like to ask you why this notion of raising taxes is considered socialist?? The mess that the REPUBLICANS have created needs to cleaned up! And yes, that means raising taxes would almost be a must to start clearing this huge deficit! Or we can go around doing what the congresswoman is such a believer in...we can go around picking out the REPUBLICAN members of congress and ask them to pay back into our deficit since they are the party responsible for it!! What do you think??

Larry and Tom,

Why is there so much emphasis on Senator Obama being African American. His mother is white. My mother is also white and my father an African American. I thank god that my parents loved each other as people not for their color. It has helped me understand this reality as I'm sure it helps Senator Obama and his family and contributes to their character. I am proud to have served my country in the Marine Corps and know how great this country and its people can be.

havent the republicans put McCain up as a sacrifice, in other words why waste a good young possible candidate for 4 years from now on this election which has always had a out with the old in with the new flavor ??, same w/Palin, just expendable.??

I'd ask the candidate the following: "If you do not fulfill your campaign promises during your first term in office, will you pledge not to run for a second term?"

I think any American who doesn't feel insulted or at the very least uncomfortable by the divisive campaign and those crowds at those recent McCain-Palin rallies is just being a good sport.

It seems to me that Gen. Collin Powell is deeply concerned by them. He is human like the rest of us. I completely understand his reason for endorsing senator Obama

Dave
San Diego

I know there is more to the life of being President of the United States of America then being president. But doesn't all this talk of "Joe Six-Pack" and dragging along "Joe the Plumber" on the campaign trail along with multiple appearance on Letterman and SNL, diminish in some way the importance of being President and acting presidential? I believe there are times when we have to get outside of ourselves, beyond just personalities and into the real issues.

Joe.
Biden running Obama's campaign? I don't get it. Where is he running?

As far as RUINING a campaign I can vouch for Sarah Palin. She is so clueless it's an absolute disgrace for her to even be on the ticket, and everyone with an open mind knows it. Democrat or Republican.

I am a single mother, small business owner, an immigrant from Guatemala and I have been a devout catholic-republican and this is the first time I will vote as a democrat. I support Barack Obama and everything he stands for and I am ashamed of what the republican party has done to our country. I am very happy to hear about Colin Powell and all the republicans have come to their senses and realized what is right for us and are voting for Obama!!!!

Do you feel that Obama leaving his campaign to be with his Grandmother will hurt the campaign's momentum and should McCain be caseful about attacking Obama during these next couple days??

Hi Larry.....We hear so much about William Ayers but never a word about Gordon Liddy. Why does that never come up?

Also about socialism........Would it not also be considered socialism for us bailing out all those banks and Wall Street? I wish someone would put an end to this socialism cloud cover that is all over the internet.

Thanks ........A BIG FAN OF YOURS

Do you think that Hillary Clinton's strong run for president in the Democratic primaries for president will actually determine the outcome of who will become president which influenced John McCain's decision to choose a woman for his VP running mate?

Earlier this year, Senator Lieberman went against his proclaimed party when he chose to endorse Senator McCain for President. Using Limbaugh's latest logic, can we fairly conclude that Senator Lieberman is endorsing Senator McCain based on race, or should we accept, at face value, that Senator Lieberman has made his choice for the reasons that he has expressed?

I am concerned that each time Senator Campagin's is called on to account for the devisive comments in his campaign by his running mate or surrorgates he preface's each response with "This is a tough campaign..." but never repudiates the comments or the person. Is there any consideration by Senator McCain on how these devisive comments and implications are going to be mitigated so that our nation can move toward healing. The world is watching our great democratic system as we have are allowing persons to cast the demeaning shadow of racisim as the first non white candidate appears to be the front runner in this 'Race for the White House'.

I always considered Mr. Colin Powell a really great American with a very strong credibility in foreign policy and now we all American have something more to think about before VOTe for McCain/Palin. I would like to know what was passing by Sen. John McCain mind when he select Sarah Palin as a running mate and it was proved that she abuse her authority and power wrongly when she gets her brother-n-law fired. I think that if she really believe to consider herself a really America she should dropped herself from the ticket….

Thanks Larry. I love your show I have a great deal of respect for you. You have class. Please ask your panel this: What would be the American people reaction had Obama was white with all these credentials. I think he is smart, articulate and with a lot of substance talk. Not with a trash talk like those. I am a big fan of those who talks specifics and facts not gossip talks. One more thing, if they try to attack and destroy Obama, not only we will face a big problem here in the US, the world community who already lost trust on Americal, will loose more respect for this great country. I love America and I hate to see that.

If you find Palin funny, you would have loved hienrich himmler

It was a good idea for Tom to see the press and pass on the tradition.

October 20th, 2008 7:35 pm ET
Larry,
Why would any true Christian support the Mccain/Palin ticket, as John Mccain clearly said during the last debate that he would NEVER choose a supreme court justice for the fact that they were for or against Roe vs Wade? Furthermore, a true Christian should support Obama/Biden, as neither of these have left their first wife for a younger woman, which Mccain did in 1979.

Barrack Obama is the hope for all; he does not belong (only) to Blacks(African Americans) anymore; he belongs to America; God Bless him.

While newsman like you bring out the news not being part of the news is the right thing to do most of the time; but not in a terrible situation like what is going on now in the election; when the country goes the way as it is (accusing a Presidential candidate as terrorist – sending Robo calls making accusations of the same – close enough to incite people to kill him, isn't your duty to moderate and modulate the news to bring out the stupidity of such crack heads for every one to see and redeem ourselves the true americanism ? I wish more and more people like Powell will come out and critize these stupidities.

Thanks for the opportunity to communicate with you.

I predicted within 24 hours of McCain’s announcement of Sarah Palin as his running mate that he would never make it to November 4th without replacing her. When the legal process in Alaska concluded that it was an abuse of power for her having her ex-brother-in-law fired, I assumed that would be the last straw. Any idea why this legal conclusion has not been a cause for more concern by the American electorate?

Palin is comic relief. She makes this campaign durable; too bad she is a total incompetent for the nominated job. Murphy's Law in action!

If she wasn't in the media this election would already be called for Obama. McCain showed he only wants to be commander in chief and president; he doesn't want to be an ambassador to the world or try to fix our finances, social security, education or economy.

What do you make of the juxtaposition between the two major news stories of the weekend?- on the one hand you have pundits debating whether the McCain camp was hindered or helped by Palin's appearance on SNL while you have the discussion of Gen. Powel's endorsement of Obama being discussed on the other. This seems to be typical of the last few weeks. ie Obama is serious and connected to the issues that face the nation while the McCain camp is just playing to characterize their ticket.

Why is media giving so much attention to Sarah Palin and making a star out of her? Now-adays she is given the maximum coverage as compared to McCain, Obama or Joe Biden.
I believe media is helping her in braodcasting her message to the USA.

Larry,
It's my theory that John McCain picked Gov. Palin when the Republican party would not allow him to have Joe Liberman as his running mate. The maverick (hot head) then intentionally picked Palin(totally unqualified) therefore conceding the race without actually conceding.

Tom, Bob, or Larry,

During the last debate, McCain kept stating that details about Obama's relationship with Ayers needs to be talked about publicly, but when Letterman asked him about his association with G. Gordon Liddy, he said he paid his debt to society. Do you believe that his associations with Keating and G. Gordon Liddy should be made as public as Obama's association with Ayers?

When Sarah Palin lambasts the "media elite" I hope she is talking about incredible, credible journalists like Tom Brokaw and Bob Scheiffer. Those are two men who are above reproach. Funny to think they could be blamed for bias "for" Obama when they worked for Gerald Ford. She is going to wake up on November 5th and remember something all of our parents taught us, whether we listened or not...Think before you speak...

wait ... i just listened to powell's little speech .... did he actually state that mccain has poor judgement in choosing a woman who has been a mayor and a governor of a U.S. state ........ hmmmmmmm how bout obama's choice of a friend/confidante for 20 years in the rev. wright ... and then we are to believe that he never heard a racist comment coming from his sermons .... stop insulting the intellect of americans

Sarah Palin is a SuperStar and a very good politician! I just wish she was on the Good Guys side (Democrats). However, Sarah should NOT have Mr. Hank Williams Jr. stand on the stage with her. He is annoying. Also, our prayers are with Senator Obama and his family in regards to the health of his grandmother. He loves his grandma very much.

Harry,

Are you telling us that all these republicans that one by one are endorsing Senator Obama are rats, why don't you just accept that it is your party that is playing dirty

Sarah Palin was flat compared to Hilary Clinton. I think most of us tuned in to see if she would have another freeze frame moment like she did with Katie Couric. All she managed to do was get another 'dig' in as she does daily at her rallies. She said to Alec Baldwin 'I like your brother Steve. It wasn't funny, it was more of the same.

Wonderful job CNN!

Have either of your distguished guest...Tom Brokaw or Mr. Shaefer tried to get Sarah Palin on for the round table talks? How are we as honest concerned Americans expected to make an informative vote if we don't know the canidates? I speak of Sarah Palin. How does she have time to go on SNL but can't seem to give an interview?

I am grareful for Colin Powells insite on the things that I had questions about. It....my mind is made up!

Obama has my vote.

Larry, we love you and your show, my mother watches your show every night, here up in Canada.

What Colin Powell did on Sunday by endorsing Barack Obama, was a very smart move, and it gives hope that the world is headed in the right direction. It came from a no nonsense hero of our time, and I believe we can take stock in that. Thank you Larry for always making us think, and trying to be better humans. P.S. we really love all your great people who bring us the news, especially Cambell Brown. I love her thoughts on what the canadidates should do with the money their going to spend on their campaigns, give it to charity.

My question is when democratic Sen. Joe Liebrman endorsed Sen. McCain no one mentioned about race, but now, Gen. Powell endorsed OBAMA , all of the sudden it became about race?

why isnt McCain's judgment questioned regarding the several individuals (Hagee plus a few others) whose support he actively "seeked"...but he to later turn down (after a public announcement of their support!) because revelations surfaced regarding the things his supporters said in their past??? Shouldnt he havev known about the things they said prior to seeking their support???

with all the talk about inexperience of Obama and his not
being ready to lead, it was heartening to hear Colin Powell's
words about obama's ability to lead and his being transformational.

My comment is, as a result of hearing endlessly about Obama's
lack of experience, it is important to remember that George W. Bush came
from a political family, and as a former Governor
then lead our country right into.............you know what. So,
experience can go many ways!

My question is... Senator McCain is going to “do away” with ear marks if he is elected President, doesn’t Governor of Alaska Palin have a problem with that seeing Alaska depends and counts on ear marks?
Also it was about time someone stepped up to the plate as Powell has and said what everyone has been thinking about McCain’s hate rallies... I yell at my TV... Shut up and say something we care about!!!

Larry is it fair to say every time another white man endorses a white man that race is behind it? Give me a break. I guess those high ranking Secretary of States and those 200 Generals that endorsed McCain was another racist act. I see now why the racial divide is so apparent or is it only one way and that is when a prominent black (equally as prominent as the whites that endorsed McCain) endorses Obama it's about race!

Just because there were no WMD'S found, doesn't mean there weren't any!

Tom , McCain talked about losing his integrity in 2000 over his agreement that the flag in South Carolina , ie; the rebel flag portion,not be changed. he said although he did think it shold be changed he said what he thought voters there wanted to hear to get their votes . will he regret his low tactic's this campaign?

Until mickey mouse shows up to vote @ the polls voter fraud has not occurred.

GOP tactics as usual, confuse,distort, and divert attention from the truth and real issues.

WMDs(oil), NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND(where is the funding?), ENERGY CRISIS(Dick’s energy plan), BIG MONEY BAILOUT for FAT CATS(socialism for the wealthy).........................

I can not put much faith in what the COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATIVES are spueing!

GOD BLESS AMERICA and may THE TRUTH shine through the fog of bull&*#@ we’ve listened and lived through for the past 8 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOD forgive me, I voted for ‘W’ both times. NO MORE MISTAKES from this independent.

We have been watching this political fight for months now and everyday more junk and garbage gets spilled on the Americans then what is actually going to be done for the people. The insults from Palin on the American people by saying she was happy to be in Pro American parts of the country because people who want change are fighting for Obama was dead wrong. I live with Patriots everyday of my life. My father and father in law both served in Vietnam, served for years in the service of our great country, my husband served, my neighbor served in Iraq and came home with scars and pain, and is now disabled. These men are not unAmerican because of who they choose to vote for. Just because some is or was a Patriot does not a President Make! My great uncle was a prisoner in Germany for years and suffered from depression, disablities and he had to fight here at home to get medical care, housing, and we even had to fight to get him a military burial. Palin called us un American and she has the nerve to call herself a Christian!! If I remember correctly, "Telling Lies on Your Neighbor" is a sin, Name calling is a sin, Cheating is a sin, and this is just a few of the Christian rules she herself has broken.
McCain taking her on as a VP choice was a slap in many womens faces, and just like Palin, his stupidity showed once again when he chose to use "Joe the Plumber" to cover up the fact he does not know whats truely going on in our Economy and he did so without finding out the Truth about "Not really Joe the Plumber". He wasted time throwing this garbage in on the debate, and they are still keeping this same trash going. McCain and Palin both need to face Americans with Truth and tell us what they really know about our Economic Problems and if they even realize how bad the Middle and Lower class people are hurting. Americans Need A Total Makeover, and McCain and Palin are not the answers!!

Thoughts and prayers to Senator Obama and his grandmother.

Obama/Biden 08

Oh and one more thing, today Obama had a speaker (retired staff sgt. 25 yrs in US Army) who backed me up in my rants about McCain and the VA not taking care of our vets with PTSD...they are in homeless shelters (which I have been involved with for 7 years). It is a very serious problem that the VA is incapable of taking care of. I think sending our young men off to war and having them come back with PTSD and not taking care of them is not patriotic (Mrs. Palin)

PAM, there are moslems in the US army fighting to protect people like you......people who hate them......you are just like the terrorist and a traitor.

I especially liked the story he told about the 'American moslem soldier" who died in iraq.

I heard several people say that they were not surprised Colin Powell endorsed Obama because of race. I felt the same way, I expected him to endorse Obama because of race.

definitely mr obama is a socialist, lefty and we will see this country
talking with comunist countries as soon as he is elected.
unfortunately we already had 8 years with a republican and now is
time for a democrat party but not for a comunist. how will this country
will react to this socialism?

Larry, when will this great country America put race issue behind them. if America talk , the whole world listen. while will a race diminish the image of this great country ? This election will determined what America stood for.

Who becomes the presidential nominee if (God forbid) the actual nominee does not live before the election date? Will the party establishment re-nominate a new candidate or does the vice presidential nominee automatically become the new pres nominee and would have to choose a new vp nominee?

In the furture, rather than debates, I would like to see each Presidential candidate, speak to the American people directly on television. They should be given a list of the subjects we would like to hear from them about, and that list should be shared in advance with the public.

Each candidate should speak on a different evening, and there should be several speaking engagements as there as been several debates.

Powell's state isn't racist it is sexist.

Several weeks ago I watched Bill Clinton explain how the mortgage loan crisis began during his Administration. It was his administration that relaxed the financial requirements to qualify for a mortgage and many, many Americans were able to buy homes they could not afford. Why haven't we heard more about Clinton's role in all the financial problems our country is experiencing? Seems to me it's not all Bush's fault as the news media would like us to believe. If Bill Clinton can be honest, you would think the American people deserve to hear more about Clinton's role than one 5 minute clip. Wake up America – it was the Democrats that caused it!

omg can we get over the snl skit. this is important , please this is not a tabloid nation.people are loosing there life savings, seniors cant retire pleeeze.

Bob & Tom
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for giving secrets to the Russians. What, in your opinion, should the penalty be for what this administration has done to our country in the past eight years.
Dan
Pennsylvania

Steven: When Gov. Palin said that Obama had more than a casual acquaintance with Bill Ayers. And that Obama had phone conversations with "a known terrorist." What was she suggesting ? Was she implying that Obama was talking over terrorist plots with Ayers? Maybe the overthrow of the American government.?

The nursing shortage affects everyone . I would like to know how the candidates plan to address this shortage , which endangers so many Americans' lives .

How can we listen to Palin saying that she and McCain will not allow this kind of national debt, when in fact it has been due to Bush. They act like the Democrates have been the cause of all of these problems, such as the war etc. We would not be in this debt if we weren't spending billions on this war that Bush pushed on the american public.

General Powell Told the Butt Naked Truth concerning the Mccain campaing and the petty tactics about being a terroist or implying maybe he could be the truth is we must overcome these fears and try harder by bringing the people of the world together let all people search themselves and magnify the portion of love that God gave us all.

I'm offended when I hear over and over again from Republicans that the only reason an African American would be voting for Barack Obama is because he is black. Does this mean the reason some caucasian voters are not voting for Senator Obama is because he is African American?

It's amazing how so many Americans have urged the black (African-American) population to move beyond racism and not to beat the proverbial dead horse, yet the moment another black person (fmr. Sec. of State, Colin Powell) who's highly regarded and respected, endorsed Barack Obama there were comments that he's racist and not supportive of "White America". Why is it that a black person can't support another black person without it being a race issue? Is it impossible for some to believe there's competence amongst a disenfranchised race of people?

Larry, I wondered how Tom and Bob would have responded to my question on whether they thought that Bob Barr and Ralph Nader should have been included in the debates. I thought that the issues were overshadowed by the "sideshow" that was going on about everything except the real issues. Obama and McCain sidestepped virtually every question asked of them and never really answered any of the questions directly. I believe the voters were shortchanged in the debates by not being "allowed" to here the message of both Bob Barr and Ralph Nader. This is an example of media bias against the "3rd" parties.

Sarah Palin did what anyone would do to try to appeal to younger voters........

CNN needs to stop giving Rush air time. Or for that matter, any kook from both the most conservative and liberal spectrum of the meter bar.

. . . and how about the rap by Amy Pouler on SNL? Here's my rap:

"When I say Hitler, you say Rush . .
Hitler . . . .Rush!
Hitler . . . .Rush!

Larry, I am concerned about the elections. There are so many voters that do not understand what is going on and what the right answer is. For example, the current banking crisis - from my research I learned that banking was deregulated by the democrats during the Clinton administration. Further, I learned that the democrats controlled the Senate Banking Committee and Senate Finance Committee and in 2003 told Greenspan that there were no problems with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. It is important that people understand what really happened - I want to know the truth - is what my research dug up the truth?

Rev. Wright or Rev. Muthee
It is this Pentecostal association that most concerns and confuses the McCain campaign. As millions of Evangelicals have accepted Palin because of her membership in a Bible church. There is no denying that mainstream Evangelicals and Pentecostals have historically had significant tensions over theological differences. The Evangelicals' swoon for Palin will fade fast if they figure out that she continues to hold fast to Pentecostal practices and beliefs.
Now You know why The Republicans do Not wanna go there.
They'll Loose Jewish, Catholic & Evangelicals.. 😛

How can you people be so in the tank for Obama. He is poison to the freedom we have. He will take from those who have and give to those who do not want to work for what they want, He is a baby killer. He is friends with a terrorist and a criminal. the media will not point out that Michelle is really anti white.

Why doesn't the press ask the candidates what they would do about corrupt CEOs. Don't they deserve to be fired without bonuses or golden parachutes? Don't companies that go bankrupt deserve to have 'extravagant corporate outings" cancelled instead of saying that they were planned well before the bankruptcy? These corrupt corporate CEOs are laughing at all of us on their way to the bank.

I would think that our presidential candidates would want to instill trust in the American Public, that they will deal with these crimes in an efficient manner.

Campaigning has been so extremely negative this year that I believe that is polarizing the country. I am surprised by the hate and racism that I have seen by some republican supporters outside of Palin rallies. Regardless of who wins, how does the country heal when it is all said and done?

I am dissappointed with Rush. Do you think Rush is racist for backing Mcain. How dare he made such comment on Col. Powell. Is America going blind. Obama is a breath of fresh air, someone who is well educated and well connected with the average americans. I don't think Col. Powell would have endorsed Flavor Flav, Al sharpton.

Obama raised the money from Americans like my self... I support Obama and i'm a Army Vet... Frances Bilbrey.......

It is sad that someone so well respected as Colin Powell would be disrespected by people just because he is going with the guy he feels is the right one to lead this country. To imply that he made his choice based purely on race is insulting to him and the American people. It takes a lot of courage for someone to go against their party (especially the Republicans.) That took a lot of guts, and I respect that. THAT is putting country first!

I agree completely with his reasoning, regarding the Palin choice for VP (impulsive) and the way McCain dealt with the economy (confused). I feel the exact same way. I wish others would come forward, you know there are lots of Republicans who think the same way, but they are afraid to go against their party. Great move Colin Powell, you have just re-earned my respect!

Larry....perhaps Sarah Palin can do okay on SNL...but I won't find it funny at all if she's addressing the UN as President of the US... I don't think the leaders of other countries will buy into her cutesy winks.....

Larry,

Do you feel asking Colin Powell whether his endorsement of Obama was racially motivated was a fair question? Would that question ever be posed to a white person who endorsed another white candidate? I think Colin Powell has proven that he is capable of making sound decisions without racial bias. As you may recall, Gen. Powell has been a republican for some time which is not the party of most African-americans. If his choices were racially motivated, then he would have aligned himself with democrats some time ago.

Baldwin seems brain dead

Do you think that Obama will offer Colin Powel a key position in his administration if elected as President? If so, what position do you think he will serve best?

Stephen Baldwin is high.

Why are "moves" being labeled as "black" or "white"? Why can't they just be moves? Why are they being stereotyped?

Pam,
I am a female Muslim American...I guess you have a problem with me also since you seem to have deep contempt for all of us. I was born in this country, raised here, I am 26 years old and hold a Masters degree. I pay into this system working hard everyday just like everyone other American! I grew up having respect for people of all faiths. I would never go around spewing hatred towards any American due to their faith or political belief! You seem to be a very ill informed person and that is the most anti- American thing! With the resources this country provides how can you be so ignorant to situate a whole group of people (consisting of millions of individuals) into one category!??

Why does Colin Powell get a pass for being a top advisor in the Bush administration because he is backing Obama? We all know that if he endorsed McCain it would have been looked at as "same old Bush politics".

What are your comments on having a truth/fact panel available during a debate to correct the candidates "live" when he or she starts spouting off incorrect facts about the other candidate so the viewers will hear facts and not what we hear during political commercials?

Frances Bilbrey,
independent for Obama,
disabled and not rich,
I donated what I could like MILLIONS of other poor people who would like to end the madness in Washington.

I am a Canadian who has been observing this Presidential campaign very closely. I believe that it must have been extremely difficult for Colin Powell, a seasoned and well respected Republican, to come out in support of Barack Obama.
Obviously Colin Powell's endorsement came only after very significant and reasoned thought. I believe that he is to be commended for his honesty and forthright approach.
While some Republicans will condemn him for his stance, I now have a very increased respect for and appreciation of who Colin Powell really is.
I am sure that Mr. Powell's comments reflect what many Republicans secretly believe but do not have the nerve or personal strength to say openly.
Norm Dash
Toronto, Canada.

Frances!

I sent him $$ and so did millions of others! And many in my family...Gotta see the big picture. You see, when you are fighting racism you must give to the cause.
Go Obama 08

Do we need our most important political leaders to be entertainers. I think this is how we arrived where we are today.

can you ask maria does this divide their household being a democrat and a republican? is it okay that palin doesn't like the bad press re: her religion but she and mccain continues pressing these issues about Obama? keep up the good work Mrs Shiver !!!!

saudi
from New York !!!!
lives in dallas now – so sad

There is absolutely nothing wrong with Powell's judgment and global perception. I too have abandoned my Republican stance this election, notwithstanding my Christian values, small business ownership, and the fact that I am a surburban woman. I is incredibly appalling what McCain and the Republicans managed to do during this entire process. I find that there has been no more competent leadership to unify this country, and to bring respect to the campaign and back to the country than that of O'Bama and his camp. I tried my best to find a reason to support McCain. For me, it (confidence in McCain's leadership) all went out the door when he brought in Palin. Let's face it – they have outbeat the GOP and all it took was competence!

I agree with Colin Powell on his decision to support Obama.

Even though it shouldn't really matter, I don't understand, that, if who Obama associates with is a problem, why is it not a problem that McCain was a unfaithful husband many times over and was even having an affair with his present wife when he was married to his first wife.

In the area where I live, there is quite selection of people from different backgrounds, there are people with known Mafia connections, if I am friendly or happen to belong to the Hockey or Figure Skating Board of Directors with this person - are we to assume that I also have "connections" and that I am unsuitable to run for public office?

I can't believe that McCain can stoop so low and that Sarah Palin can allow herself to be used the the McCain camp for his political gain.

I have been following the US elections for over 10 months now and have researched him and McCain thoroughly over this time period, as well as watched most of the speeches and I have come to the conclusion that I would vote for Obama without any reservations.

just because their black

I just want to say, usually you choose someone that is very very intelligent to run as your vice president or even for president for that matter. After McCain picked Palin, that gave everyone C- /D+ student great hope of becoming an official in the white house!

Bob and/or Tom. Have you ever seen the totality of american life as confused as it is on almost any subject you can name from a to z

Stephen Baldwin looks high? Is he under the influence of alcohol or drugs? Eyes look really closed tight!

I watch you every night Larry. Love the show! I am tired of Rush Limbaugh, and other clips being filmed of narrow minded people claiming RACE is an issue with the Obama Campaign or even identifying him specifically as African American. He is going to see his grandmother, who reared him and is Caucasian. Obama's mother is Caucasion. The racist part of our country would choose to negate 1/2 of Barack Obama's heritage. The one that reared his upbringing. It is unfortunate certain segments of society still cannot accept an interracial person. But, on the other end of the spectrum, look at photos from Obama's rallies – majority are Caucasian persons. He is for ALL people.

I am a 42 yr old black man in the U.S. and I aways had the opion that Powell always supported the agenda of the white man, but he absolutely changed my perspective with his endorsement of Barack. And I believe he endorsed him without race being an issue, He chose a good man that happens to be black. That's called a sound mind.

God Bless America

Powell's judgement to mislead the American People and the World to go after Saddam does not supprise me that he would back Obama
Powell new he was misleading the world in using the information he was using to make his case in going after Saddam rather then going after Bin-ladden.
America has to remember the past four years have been led by the Democracts in the House and Congress

"Country First" is the Republican campaign motto. Do these good Republicans really care about the country? I seriously doubt it. Every great nation has fallen for over extending themselves fighting wars on many fronts, causing the economy to collapse. The result would cause internal conflict amongst the "have" and the "have-nots". Greed and thieft by the wealthy has currently increased the stress levels of all of us. The fear and hate being generated by the Republicans has polarized the nation. If and when violence erupts would they finally be content with the results? People such as Rush Limbaugh and Congresswoman Bachman feel no shame or guilt about the comments they inject into an unstable situation. Are people such as them really thinking of the country or exposing the true nature of their inner beings? Colin Powell who has all of his adult life put "Country First" thoughtfully stated why he has chosen Barack Obama as his candidate, but Rush Limbaugh would rather say it's about race. If that were so why would General Powell painfully bail from his party? Is it possible he might see us a nation regressing into a previous era that many had worked hard at to better us as a country? A thought as such obviously hasn't crossed the dimwitted pea brain of Rush Limbaugh and people like him. If we all are consumed by this hate and fear how can we stand as a nation together?

Would the news media be treating Sarah Palin the way they do if she were the Gov. of a state like Indiana or Ohio? I think not.

What the McCain Palin ticket are doing is racial if not racist. I am a brown guy who has been in boarding schools in an all white school as well as having mainly white friends. They will tell you that the country is having a tough time voting for a black man (even though he is half white). Looking black is the issue. If he was born looking white, this would be a non issue. I had girlfriends from more rural areas, and I saw the reaction of their parents, they realize the world is changing, but still have a tough time having their daughter date a non-white guy. What will the neighbors think? The McCain Palin ticket are banking on this fear and want the country to vote for them purely on racial lines, despite the fact that a majority of them make under 250K and will be hurt by the choice.

What an amazing unpredictable democracy you have. I love it

May God bless mooses

Pierre-Hugues Archambault from Ottawa

Sarah Palin went to school for journalism and not constitutional law. She also auditioned for a role to be a media "elite." This is where she really wanted to be, a celebrity.

Doesn't is seem like Palin is throwing McCain under the bus in order to solidify support from the base for a 2012 bid?

All of the negative campaigning is hurting McCain, but helping herself. She has already been playing off the campaign's failures as "their fault," and touting the successes, the re-energized base for example, as her own.

Larry is there one black person out there who is not voting for obama? Because when they find a white person who does not support him they are called racist.

I Hope C. Powell endorsed Obama because of Race! its time for us to start putting Black people in power!!

Seems like the people that have been running the Gov. Have done a REALLY BAD job..

I was against Bush before it was popular

Hey Larry, I am dissappointed with Rush. Do you think Rush is racist for backing Mcain. How dare he made such comment on Col. Powell. Is America going blind. Obama is a breath of fresh air, someone who is well educated and well connected with the average americans. I don’t think Col. Powell would have endorsed Flavor Flav, Al sharpton just because their black.

i believe colin powell is endorcing obama for the same reasons i am i think he will take our country forward and not backwards like mccain

The focus of this election should be on the AMERICAN people. Political parties and their representatives (that we elect) are killing us, bankrupting us and not listening to us!!
Why is it I can get an email from friends that state the way things should be in America? Don't the congressman and senators have friends with GOOD sense?

Thank you, Tom and Bob, for all the wonderful years and the trustworthiness you have brought to your medium.
As for the McCain/Palin ticket...they give me no reason to trust either one of them. They have approved the vicious ads and misinformation about Sen. Obama and it appears that justice will be done. The American people are not as gullible as they would like to believe.

I think Larry King said it best..."Did Rush Limbaugh endorse Mccain because he's white.?" It's insulting to say you expected Colin Powell to endorse Obama because of race. You have an intelligent Harvard graduate who has proven himself knowledgeable on the economy, judgment and values, has won all of the debates and yet someone has to be endorsing him because he's black? Ridiculous.

Arthur– The article you are referring to was released by Associated Press. The Gop was given 2 million to suppress a bill that would have regulated Fannie Mae it was to sway 17 Republicans to quash the bill when the Repulicans had the majority. It worked the bill was thrown out, so much for the republicans not seeing this financial situation coming. The media won't discuss this why because some are afraid to open a can of worms.

I am truly sorry to hear about the illness of Obama's grandmother, and my prayers are with her/him and the rest of the family.
Larry, I am enjoying your show with Tom and Bob they are the best and we can always count on them for honesty and informative reporting.

Does McCain know that there are some Americans who are Muslim?
If yes, why didn't he explain to the lady at the town meeting who though Barack Obama is Arab.

I would like to see where all the donations are coming from. I feel this should be public record. This would clear up a lot of unclear feelings. I will be so glad when this election is over and maybe then everyone will setle down.
Still not sure how I will vote until I see where ALL THE DONATIONS came from.

PONDER ….YOU ARE A HARDWORKING PERSON…LET’S SAY WORKING FOR CNN….A REPORTER.

-YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE DUTY TO TRAIN THIS NEW JUNIOR APPRENTICE FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

-THEN AFTER HIS TRAINING ….HE’S ON THE JOB A TOTAL OF 1 1/2 YEARS….HE BECOMES CEO OF CNN.... AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

HMMMM …

Larry: Your interview with Brokaw and Schieffer was very good. In your heart of hearts, wouldn't you just love to know if Colin Powell has just been biding his time to amend the "blot" on his record, by having been duped by Cheney, Wolfawitz, & Rumsfeld? Imagine how hurt and angry Powell must have felt, knowing that he had to tow the party line and present false information to the UN Security Council on Iraq's WMD.

The anger that must have been present all these years can now be vindicated by the starting of the process that Powell just initiated with his interview. Maybe "what goes around, comes around", might have Powell as the new Secretary of State to set the record straight with honesty in policy from a new administration?

Larry ... I like Roland Martin. He's real. He's intelligent. And he knows what he is talking about. A very insightful man!

This question is for those of you who support Sarah Palin ...

Would you support her the same , if she were black ? A black female with five children , one who is pregnant ?

for Stephen, why does the Bill Ayres scenario bother you but the seperatist scenario of Sarah's husband not bother you?

Larry I really feel contry western music would have suited that stage on snl ..a lot better than rap ...

I enjoy watching the news events unfold on a daily basis with regards to your up and coming election. I wish I could vote in your country, as I would like to be part of making history when Obama becomes the next President of the United States. I believe that he will be an welcome allie to Canadians.

Heather Jensen
From New Brunswick, Canada

Stephen,

I still like you even though you're on the wrong side. *laugh out loud*

P.s. All you Balwin brother's are my favorite....not just you. 🙂

Stephanie....fyi.....the Race is not over.

Mary, I agree with you. I gave $$ also and plan on giving some more really soon.

WE NEED A CHANGE!

I THINK SARAH PALIN IS A VERY DANGEROUS PERSON. WHY HASN’T SOMEONE MENTION SARAH PALIN INVOLEMENT IN THE ALASKA INDEPENDENT PARTY (WHAT IS HER POSITION)? DOES SHE SUPPORT SUCCESSION, LIKE HER HUSBAND? DOES SHE SUPPORT AN OIL GRAB BY THESE SUCCESSIONIST? WHY HASN’T SHE DISTANT HERSELF FROM THESE SUCCESSIONIST?
I UNDERSTAND SHE BELIEVES ALASKAN FIRST, THEN THE REST OF AMERICA SECOND. HOW IS SHE GOING TO REPRESENT ALL OF AMERICA WITH HER SUCCESSIONIST VIEWS? WHERE IS JOHN MCCAIN ON THIS ISSUE?

Hi Larry,
I have a few comments. My first issue is with this McCain/Palin ticket. I think McCain lost a lot of voters when he choose Palin as his running mate. I believe that not only is she not qualified, but she makes most woman look stupid. She has no clue as to how to run a country. In fact, it seems that she doesn't much have a clue about anything. People planning to vote for this ticket better think long and hard. McCain is old, what if he dies during office. Are we really prepared to have this woman step in as president. You think our country is in trouble now, what do you think it will be like if this woman takes office. I am a woman and I have heard some woman (white) say that they would vote for her because she seems like someone you could have coffee with. I think that's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. America does not need a someone to have coffee with, we need someone to help run the white house. This woman can't even run her own household. I think Obama and Biden should have made light of that. This woman has a teenage daughter who is pregnant, and to parade her in front of America, I think is ridiculous. Sarah should learn to raise her children properly and leave the politics to those who know how to be politicians. The only woman I would have evr voted for is Hiliary. She's very smart.
I also want to mention something about this recovery plan. I think they should have spilt the $700 billion in half and gave $350 to the banks and corporations and $350 billion to the American people in the form of stimulus checks. Not the jokes that they called checks that were given earlier this year. But each taxpayer should receive a check for $50,000, that's how you stimulate the economy, give the people who will put the money back into the economy, the money. Now how hard is that?
Patsy

lets check this out. maybe this would work .

Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a We Deserve It Dividend.

To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide U.S. Citi zens 18+.

Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a We Deserve It Dividend.

Of course, it would NOT be tax free.

So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.

Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.

That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.

But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.

A husband and wife has $595,000.00.

What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?

Pay off your mortgage – housing crisis solved.

Repay college loans – what a great boost to new grads

Put away money for college – it'll be there

Save in a bank – create money to loan to entrepreneurs.

Buy a new car – create jobs

Inves t in t he market – capital drives growth

Pay for your parent's medical insurance – health care improves

Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean – or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed
by one of our candidates for President.

If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!

As for AIG – liquidate it.

Sell off its parts.

Let American General go back to being American General.

Sell off the real estate.

Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.

Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.

Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."

But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!

How do you spell Economic Boom?

I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion

We Deserve It Dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .

And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.

Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.

Kindest personal regards,

Birk

T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic

ale for thier own actins

Joe the Plumber was brought up by McCain during the debate and so if Joe's life is open to the public it 's due to the Republicans not the "liberal media"or democrats.

Dearest Larry,

There is nothing I can say that hasn't been shot out of the mouth of some pundit or another, but does anyone in the McCain administration know the meaning of hypocrisy? By calling Mr. Obama a "socialist," a horrible misnomer once you know what socialism is, does that not in some way condemn John McCain who championed the bank bailout, the nationalizing of nine plus major banks? Please, somebody, give Mr. McCain a dictionary.

WHY must we be subjected to such intense coverage of the cheerleader? Is this mccain's response to Obama's "celebrity" status? It's like running Madonna against Shakepeare . Is this a presidential election or a serial comedy show? Please , Larry, give us more of something like Brokaw and Scheiffer and no more of the time-wasting!

With the amount of money the Obama campaign has raised, do you think B. Obama denied public financing due to early fund raising projections as a strategy to bind his opponent once he got the nomination?

what role will colinpowell have in theobama regime secretary of defence maybe

how do they get their polling numbers? I nor anyone I know has ever been asked for a vote

Do you think General Powell endorsement will mean anything to people who haven't made up ther minds.

we need canidates in the white house that are serious because our society and economy is in serious need of help. obama can laugh and has a not serious side but he means buisness with this situation.

I am so tired of the liberal media pounding the notion that Sarah Palin as VP is "one" heart-beat away from the presidency and her lack of experience. She has way more experience than the Democratic nominee running for president, giveme a break!!!! What experience does Barack Obama have? Community organizer, 35 yrs old and an American citizen, ok he's ready to lead the country.

Sarah Palin should stop her rallies now. She is divisive and spreads negativity. She is clearly "NOT" a consensus builder. Why would we put someone in office who has not demonstrated effective mediation skills?

Larry, We are within 2 weeks of the most important election of my life time, and I'm just a bit younger than you. Why are you discussing SNL? The beginning of the show was great with two respected journalists. I changed the channel from my all time favorite show...yours.

Palin's SNL performance was predictable–she's good at reading teleprompters. I think she was auditioning for a news anchor position after the campaign ends. Clearly she is not satisfied with being a governor. She seeks much greater fame and fortune.

Powell's endorsement was purely racial. The reason the argument saying "Kissinger endorsed McCain because he is white" does not fly is fairly obvious. Powell has been in the Republican camp for a while. He was even considered a candidate for Pres. in 96 for the Republicans. But now that Obama is the nominee Powell has changed his tune. It is a fair question to ask if that could be due to race. Powell himself has gushed about the possibility of a black president. The media likes demonize anything that Rush says. Of couse it takes Larry King a month to get the same number of listeners as Rush gets in week. No jealousy there, huh Larry?

I find it interesting that the media only sees racism on the part of whites. Why is it not racist that 98% of blacks are voting for Obama? Many blacks are voting for Obama solely because of his race. That is racism defined.

McCain is very old, if he dies in office which is prevalent with people of his age. Can Sarah Palin lead America?

it seems to me that if sarah palin wanted to be famous, she should have served with bill clinton when he was president, he definitily would have put her out there instead of monica.

It's hard to believe in 2008 that there are people that are so narrow minded as to suggest that being a Muslim is a bad thing, and that all Muslims are terrorists. Wake up people that's like calling all Germans, NAZIS. It just is not so. I am by the way, not Muslin just an ordinary Christian white guy who sits in amazment of those radical Americans that are perpetuating the hatred of America on the world stag.

I rather have Senator Obama to be tested six months from when he becomes President than McCain.

I have always admired Colin Powell especially his calm, measured, thinking persona. My son who retired recently after 20 years in the military had a chance to meet and talk to him personally and was extremely impressed. Barack Obama also has his calm, measured, thinking persona. Senator Obama has also impressed me with his economic plan and that he has resisted running a dirty campaign like Senator McCain and I sure wonder why McCain cannot understand Obama's tax plan. I consider myself middle class and have never came near earing $250,000 a year so needless to say I would be for Obama's tax plan and not McCain's who gives the tax break to those who earn over $250,000. After voting Republican for years I have voted for Senator Obama in early voting in Illinois and will be very proud if he is elected President of the USA.

If there is truly a drive to get people engaged in the political process, shouldn't we make changes to the process that would make it easier for everyone to get out and vote. Let's start with a either a national voting holiday on Tuesday or move voting to a weekend day.

Was Nancy serious about the comment she made about Sarah Palin putting her arms in the air and how difficult that was for her to watch as a "black" person? If so what a #&*$@ is she.

I have been black balled on cnn because I raise issues about McCain's back ground that the media avoids. It maybe safe for me to say that McCain is far from the hero people make him out to be. If by your own mistake, 5th mistake, you end up captured by the enemy you don't become a hero, especially since your being treatred well at the Hanoi Hilton.

I look forward to the day when the race card is thrown out of the deck forever.

The attempt by McBush to rally around the middle class through folks making less than $250,000 is really a joke. Plumbers, carpenters, factory workers, and many professionals that work by the hour understand that Obama's tax plan, his health plan, and his understanding of the economic issues is far superior to McCain. I am a professional with a graduate degree that bills insurances for most of my work and frankly if I make more than $250,000 ( which is very difficult to do regularly on an hourly rate) I can reduce my tax burden through the tax codes. Anyone making $250,000 a year can live where they want, eat where they want, buy a car and house when they want, and hire those less fortunate to cut their lawns and nanny their children and send them to private schools.

And to anyone who calls me a racist, I am absolutely not a racist. I am a realist. I was born a Catholic, but I am no longer a practicing Catholic. Yet, being born a Catholic, it is ingrained in my being and therefore I will always have some, no matter how small, connection with the the Catholic people because in some way we are alike. Conciously or not, Obama could do the same with his Muslim background, thereby trusting people he might not have befriended otherwise, letting them into his circle. I am not against Muslims but I will not ignore the fact that in this day and age, we don't know which of them can be trusted. Open your eyes, people!

who is this chick? do blacks have copy rights to the "pump it up"? Isn't it a stereotype to say that your offended as a black person

I have found the medias attention to be extremely biased. America has become a nation of what can my country do for me not what can I do for my country. America has become a country of takers not doers. The politically correctness of this country is going to destroy America. Michelle Obama may say for the first time in her life she is proud to be an American, but for the first time in my life I am truly worried about the future of America! Our government is so corrupt starting at the city level and going all the way to the top. I do not feel we have any chance of survival as a democratic society. The comment about Palin were unwarranted . Obama debates with a smug look or a smirk on his face and the media ignores it! We are all citizens of the same nation facing the same issues. This nation has never seen times like these. God Bless America.

My dream debate format:

Wouldn't it be fun to have a well respected and trusted moderator greet both of the candidates, welcome them into a nice comfortable room outfitted with cameras (big brother style) and present both of them with a list of the major topics that Americans care about; then announce that the two of them will be left alone in that closed door room with no moderator or outside input. That they will have to moderate themselves.

That their task will be to discuss each topic in conversational style, to debate each other directly and without time limits. Before leaving the candidates to their personal debate, they would both agree in front of America and on camera that they will choose to interact respectfully, fully and honestly and only provide criticism that is direct yet constructive with demeaning attack. To agree to only move on to the next topic when they both agree that they have comprehensively answered America's question.

I would find it interesting to see how two people in that situation might further reveal their own character, communication style, temperament in how they might carry themselves against the other when we get rid of the rules and mediation and observe a real time conversation on the issues. If we get lucky they might even forget they have cameras on them.

What do you think?

Joe

Do your Republican guests not realize how badly McCain/Palin look to people in other countries. McCain says he can reach across the aisle. My goodness, all he and Palin are doing is creating hatred and division. As a Canaidan, I am embrassed for the American people.

McCain, supportesr seem to think this invasion(not war) will go on forever ! opps, McCain have no with draw plan.

Is there anyone in the press who thinks American voters can think for themselves ? Do you think people are really influenced by endorsements ? Do you think the press has displayed any obedience to the unenforceable in their overtly offensive and partisan comments about some of the candidates ? I don't.

There is a chance for McCain to regroup now since Obama is suspending his campaign for a couple of days to visit his ailing grand ma,

It's a shame that Americans can't stand for what they believe in. You don't belong to a party first and then to the U.S. What C. Powell did is honorable. What makes this country powerful is the bound between its people. How long are we going to talk about race? Shame on this nation!

If world events will "test" Barak Obama what will it be for John McCain – a slam dunk?

Nancy:

Of course Gov. Palin looks polished in front of the camera–that was her chosen profession before politics. Are you questioning her choice of profession? Or her being good at it? Didn't Ronald Reagan look relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera? Not a coincidence–he chose acting as a career before politics!

There 's an article in tenn. paper about mayor palan revolking native americans rights to fish to feedthere familis. so only commerical fisherman like the first dude have the right

hi larry, it made me sick to keep seeing every news station showing palin on snl is not news worthy what would be if you folks in the media bussiness would do your job and really interview this woman. this is not a game it's our lives and future at risk.

Monday's Rasmussen Poll shows Obama 50% and McCain 46%.

If you look straight at the camera and smile the perfect smile, you can tell the same lie over and over until you believe the lie, others don't.
Obama/Biden 08'

As an Alaskan and a life-long Democrat , I'm watching the commentary about Palin on SNL with your guests and can't get over how they are over analyzing her skit. Being there and not actively participating in the skit is the punch line! She was suppose to appear above the fray, that is what made it funny. When exactly did my party become so snobbish and dismissive?

I love everyone tonight. Nancy, you go girl. Love it when you are on CBS Sunday Morning.

Question

PLEASE ASK THE PANEL WHY PALIN CAN'T BE INTERVIEWED?
VIEW, MTP, FTN,ETC

why would Obama even want Powell's endorsement in the first place when he was for the Iraq war and gave a speech on the WMDs and why we needed to go in, When Obama is so against everyone who is for the war??? Pretty sure there's a race card some where in here when Powell has said how it would be a great achievement for a black to be president and how McCain just uses negative ads, but when Obama has negative ads its fine... SOME AMERICANS do want to hear about Ayers and Obama and don't find it as being a negative ad!!!

Yes, Larry.

We will see the nastiest closing days of a campaign in history.

Some are really trying to turn this into a racial campaign to distract us from the real issue. RICH PERSON * POOR PERSON.

Retired General Powell made the right decision in supporting Sen. Obama. The true facts are:
Sen. McCain has ruled against every No Child Left Behind initiative. No government accountability = poor performance. No wonder Arizona is ranked 50th in education and has been for many years. Sen. McCains district has more failing schools than any other district in Arizona. Arizona has one of the highest crime and incarseration rates in the nation. Arizona has one of the worst health care systems in the nation to include health care for seniors. Sen. McCain's running mate has the third worst education system in the nation and since she has been governor, Alaska quality of education has been dropping. Alaska is also an owner of one of the highest crime rate in the nation, ranked 47 out of 50. Koodoos for Retired General Powell for having the fortitude to stand-up against his party when they are moving the country in the wrong direction.

I don't know what Rasmussen poll your guest is referring to but the Rasmussen poll I am looking at has Obama up by a lot, and up by 7 in New Hampshire...according to John King, McCain is giving up on Colorado, Iowa and NM and trying to get Pennsylvania to turn blue...not too likely.

Pam,

Are you telling us everyone in every culture or religion can be trusted except the Muslims? if yes! then you are racist

Hi Larry:

It doesn't matter which show is on, but whenever someone asks a republican if Sarah Palin is qualified for Vice President - let alone President if something should happen to McCain - the question is ALWAYS sidestepped where they talk about how she's "energized the campaign" or that she "has executive experience as a governor." No one answers the question because they know in their heart of hearts that she is not qualified. We have serious problems, and a distraction picked to energize a campaign will not solve them.

Larry,

Your guest Hugh Hewitt just said that the Rasmussen poll favors McCain by 4%. He has it wrong. Rasmussen favors Obama by 4%.

Larry,

Four high-ranking former government officials have endorsed Sen. McCain. Why have we not heard any hoopla about that as we've heard about Powell's announcement? Why is the media filtering positive, supportive information about McCain?

If Obama wins, who do you think he'll face in the next election, and do you think people will drop there fears of him and the fears of the last decade, or 8 years?

Many people need to think about the way they are living life. I have always been such a serious ( and depressed) person and many people have said to me, "lighten up". I think SNL is a great show to help people laugh and lighten up. Many are upset about how Sarah Palin is not acting like a VP should. I say "lighten up". I have democratic leanings for this election. This is mostly because I am observing how the wealthy seem to be doing so much whining and they do not have a clue about how painful life gets for low income people who often are there for health reasons and just plain bad luck in life. But I am going to enjoy laughing about things a lot more no matter what happens.

Who cares about Sarah Palin on SNL. We need to discuss the what matters to voters. Let's talk about Biden saying that Obama approval rating will be lower in six months. Or the economy will get worse, is that because we will be feeling the failed policies and the spreading of the wealth that Obama talks about. Obama doesn't have a clue. God help us if gets elected.

You BETCHA..you can count on things geting uglier 😛

actually, their advisers, speach writers,etc. would run the country in the event of McCains death

give it up pam , you have exposed your true colors and they are not rose colored

Larry,

With the polls showing Barack Obama ahead , would it surprise you if the lead shrinks to within the error rate (+/- 4%) by November 4th? I hope McCain – Palin scramble more than ever as the panic starts to set in since Colin Powell's endorsement.

Question for Maria
I have read on another blog (just say the most conservative one) some pretty distrubing comments in reference to Senator Ted Kennedy due to his support of Obama. These comments are shilling, speaking about his death.

How do you address this extreme negativism and how it is dividing this country in light of what your family has gone through?

Stephen,

How do we know what McCain's policies are when he never really has laid his plans out in black and white? His answers are always vague and broad.

Here is a quote from the Rasmussen poll today:

Still, from a broader perspective, the race remains very stable. Obama’s support has ranged from 50% to 52% every day for twenty-five straight days while McCain’s total has stayed between 44% and 46%

I wish you would use this on the show tonight.

Pam,

It is really so sad that you don't educate yourself. First of all, why are we in Iraq? Is this related to 911? Are all Muslims the same? Please read....you're so behind. Words are a powerful statement. Listening to slander and lies...could bring down the world.

I am a republican but I don't feel inspired at all by senator McCain and the way he has run his candidacy to the United States presidency. I am tired and sickened by the media's treatment of Sarah Palin. I don't think she was the right VP choice for McCain, nevertheless, I am extremely upset at the way the McCain campaign has used her and exposed her to the media and this level of humiliation. She is a fine woman, an example to many women out there, and she does not deserve this. She has been dragged into all this political mess by senator McCain that just hoped would get more votes by picking a woman as his running mate. Please, stop using her and humiliating her!!

Larry, please ask anyone of your guest the following questions below.
1. What is the different between a Conservative and a Liberal? Please do not give a generalize statement or a politicians answer.

2. What makes one party more religious than the next?

Stephen Baldwin is tripping.

IH, please ignore Pam up there, I do not know why she is even watching this show (instead of being brainwashed by McCain/FOX)
I was at Obama's rally today and it was nothing but ALL RACES/RELIGIONS together and having a wonderful time. Very positive.

Steven,
I noticed in the debates Obama seemed to communicate with women better and Mr Mccain seemed to communicate with men better.
Do you think the girls are being influenced .

Fred from canada

I just checked the Rasmussen reports and it shows Obama up by 10 points in Virginia. So what is Hugh talking about? If Obama takes Virginia, which was a red state in 2000 and 2004, along with New Mexico and Iowa, he wins.

I tried looking up the Rasmussen Report daily poll and couldn't make out the results as there were too many McCain / Palin advertisments on it! Thanks Hugh.............................

I agree with colin powell. sarah palin scares me if god forbid something happens to mccain sarah i really think is not ready for the president position. this is what people need to think to think about . am i wrong in that?

Why is it Nancy was offended when Palin 'raised the roof' and found it 'hurtful' as a black person but found it perfectly fine (in fact praised Pohlen's overall performance) when she, a pregnant white woman, rapped and mocked gang violence with her 'Pow Pow Pow Pow' – something that has been so prevalent and well-known in the minority community????

Rush Limbach said that Powell endorsed Obama because he is Black. Jessie Jackson is black and ran for president, why didn't he endorse Jackson. I think that is an ignorant comment and further divides the country by republicans.

We know what both candate stant for ,if there is someone out there who dose not know yet they dont need to be a voter'

MCCAIN IS SEPERATING AMERICA , HE IS RACE BAITING AND PLAYING UP TO THE IGNORANT RACIST IN AMERICA . THINGS WILL GET WORST AND I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF THE ( N) -WORD FINALLY SURFACED. YOU HEARD THIS FROM ME FIRST, HELL HE'S BEEN CALLED EVERYTHING ELSE.

I just checked the Rasmussen Poll and it indicated that Sen. Obama is leading 50 to 46.

Larry, you're breaking my heart!
How much more coverage are you going to give to Sarah!
She refuses to interview w/the media and yet you reward her by burying us with her latest nonsense. Spare us, please.

Colin Powell is an honorable man and has been a staunch supporter of the Republican Party. While I disagreed with his choice of party, I always admired him because of his judgment, global perception, and willingness to put the country first. I can see that the decision he made to support Senator Obama was difficult and not at all frivolus. It is nearly impossible for someone like a Rush Limbough to understand that point as he has not had to walk a mile in the 'shoes' of a person of color. How I wish they would wake up as a person of color one morning and be forced to live for a week in our American society. It would be an eye opener. Powell knows that Sarah Palin is not ready to be VP, let alone one heart-beat away from the Presidency! Talk about being irresponsible! This country needs to come together now and to move forward. We need to become what we claim to be in this world. I believe that this character flaw is what the world despises about us most. They know that America can be so much better.......a true world leader... if only we get our act together.

Larry,
I think while the country is such a crisis and sara palin being a FRESH vp, dont you think she should be so busy studying the issues
of the country and learn more about the Russia at least that she can see from the back of her house? rather than participating in The Saturday night show?

How come republicans keep asking questions of "who is Obama?" when we still have no idea "who Palin is."

LARRY: THIS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE.

I AM AN ATTORNEY AND SEE THAT A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA CONTESTING OBAMA'S QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT.

THE ALLEGATIONS STATE THAT:

1. HE IS NOT A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN (actually born in Kenya)

THE COMPLAINT APPEARS VALID AND THE JUDGE DENIED OBAMA'S MOTION TO DISMISS, ORDERING HIM TO PRODUCE HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE. INSTEAD OF PRODUCING, HE FILED A MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER TO DELAY UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION (OR UNTIL THE JUDGE RULES ON THE STANDING ISSUE).

WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN???

Hi Larry:

Please ask Mr. Baldwin that if he thinks Sen. Obama is scary, what about Sarah Palin as President of the United States should something happen to Sen. McCain, which we have to weigh into the decision.

Christian or Muslim or Jewish or Hindu, why engage in a meaningless discussion? The truth is Pam should be grateful to live in a nation where her ranting is protected by the Constitution. Its the same Constitution that cares not what Obama's religion is. And neither should we. Its sad that such ignorance is still in existence but, unfortunately, when McCain responds to a comment that "He is Muslim" with "No he's a good man", its to be expected. If McCain truly believed in the American ideal of equality of all people he would be encouraging his followers to ignore this religion issue and focus on the real issues. Because he doesn't, it demonstrates that McCain does not believe in this most precious of ideals.

If you really think about it, Socialism is the only way to get us out of the financial crisis completely..........

This socialist thing has gone too far. On a local website, they even call him a communitst and accuse me of visiting the motherland because I went to Russia a few years ago on a mission trip.

i saw the skit with howard stern polling the harlem community it is amazing how these people their do not know who or why they are voting for obama its scary man to see these people vote for obama and they have no clue about politics

Wondering what Powell's choice would have been should it have been Hillary instead of Obama on the democratic ticket.

GET REAL .... CALIFORNIA HOLLYWOOD HAS FAIR.... THEY HAVE BEEN OBSCENE, SLANDEROUS,...SO DON'T GO THERE...ABOUT THE REPUBLICANS.

HERE'S THE RECORD....
Some social Programs we can't afford

-government run insurance ...we are complaining about the govt and we want the to run another depart. I would rather take the money and buy my own.

-college ..I don't owe anyone a college education ...and Obama did join Peace Corp or the military and he's not sending my kids.

-everyone getting a tax cut.... even if they don't pay taxes

-he is obviously biased in distributing grant money to cronies ...Ayers wife school, Rev Wright and 2 other experimental schools (Black & Arab)... South Side elementary schools got thrown under the bus.

-shady friends and associations...

-Black Liberation Theology... 20yrs of marxism with Rev Wright... Google it. That lays out the plan.

-Farakahn

-Rezko... getting campaign money over the people of South Side Chicago... went with the slumlord instead of his own.

-his Communist activist mentor from his youth

-advisors communicating with Hamas and stepping down

-representatives showing up a few weeks ago at a radical meeting

-Rev Jackson giving us a hint of what is to come.

–LAY DOWN WITH DOGS ...GET WITH FLEAS.

Did not like the SNL presentation this week. I saw the negative campaign put to words. It was not funny. Shooting the moose? Funny? I don't think so. It is ok to have fun, but not at the expense of others, even in the political arena. "Barbara"

Watching LK tonight and one of the analysts insists the Rasmussen Reports show a narrowed (5 points) lead between Obama and McCain. The same report shows that Obama is poised to win the electoral vote by a bunch...so what's up?

Please, for a devoted Republican in the midst of a liberal storm takeover, won't anyone ask the question – how did Obama raise $150 million $$ in 30 days – 5 million a day? Who contributed and how....doesn't anyone won't to know? I am amazed that no one is interested in this phenomenon.....

Thanks.....Dorothy

Please remember Bill Clinton and his saxaphone debut on TV. I, at that time, found it thoroughly out of line. We all have our opinion. If you want to redistribute the wealth under Obama's tax plan, go or it!. I doubt Obama can not live under the policies he trying to ram down our throats.

He is a smooth talking, good looking man who would be best served as a pastor of a church. Let's leave it to an experienced, hardcore American who does not believe in murder......that's another word for abortion. Let's hear it for the Catholics who are being asked to search their concious before they cast their vote. Now that's religion....let's not mess with Palin and her religion.

Let's not gloss over Obama's associations and his points of view. I would be ashamed to be associated with the media who definitely reports not the news but individual opinion. Why can't we let these people run for President without your opinions. Quite honestly, I'm sick of those opinions. Take the blinders off.

Socialism? Um, medicare? Um, Social Security? Basically every government service is a form of socialism. Geez people, give me a break.

I am appalled by the whole McCain/Palin ticket. THe negativity, the erratic behavior and the clearly wrong choice of Palin makes me fearful of all they stand for. Obama for President.

Hi Larry! Hey tell that guy i just checked the Rasmussen report and they have Obama at 50%. I think he needs to check the facts.

Steve

Larry,

The Rasmussen poll has OBAMA UP by 4 points.

Remember the rebates earlier this year that everyone who was eligible was glad to receive, I am sure many of them are at the McCain rallies. I make just over $100,000 gross and did not receive one, my dependents are all grown. I don't mind that at all. The idea behind the rebate was to help families and seniors. You can call that socialism or spreading the wealth but it is what we americans do, we accept that for this country we help others in desperate times. I am glad to help families, seniors and especially families of our military which I think most would have received the rebates – does McCain want to take those rebates back? In order for those people to get the money some of us have to give a little more – non of this is life changing.

What poll Mr Hewitt is referring to when he says McCain is leading? According to the poll he cites: "The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows Barack Obama attracting 50% of the vote while John McCain earns 46%."

The Baldwin on your show is just another uninformed republican. Someone should tell him he sounds like a racist, talking about the people in harlem.

Regarding Palin's appearance on SNL, I think it doesn't help the ticket nor the country– Imagine, if she becomes the president, these images ( putting the hands up while being mocked) may add to her challenge to deal with the World leaders– America is a leader in the free World and it has to be represented as such with grace not ridicule.

Watching from outside of the United States, I find, that regardless of the outcome – you are moving further away from being the "United States of America" and are becoming more of a divided country. And that is the saddest thing. You are supposed to set an example and lead the rest of the world...

That being said.. I would vote for Barack Obama.

McCain and Palin should be held responsible for dividing this country for calling some Anti-American and others not.
What in the world is wrong with these guys? I thought he said country first, this looks like Presidency 1st and country 2nd

Obama wants to spread the wealth around.
That is SOCIALISM.
We know nothing about Obama except his
shady friends. You are what your friends are.
He also has NO EXPERIENCE.

How come Nancy can throw the race card when it comes to Palin being on SNL when she put her hands up in the rap song and how it was hard to watch as a black person.... so she thinks its only something a black person can do???? sounds RACIST!!

For your pro-Republican panelist (Hugh) the latest info on Rasmussen Reports says:

Obama leads in states with 260 Electoral College votes while McCain is ahead in states with 163 Electoral College votes. When “leaners” are included, it’s Obama 286, McCain 174.

That guy you have on tonights panel misquoted the Rasmussen Poll. Obama has 50% and McCain has 46%

First, why do we continue to cover Palin's events, when the woman is obviously incapable of doing anything but repeating her script? She says the same thing over and over- if she were capable of an original thought, they'd obviously have let the media question her.

And, in answer to your panel member who talked about how well she is playing in Colorado- I just spent the weekend canvassing for Obama in Montrose, and I can tell you that it is a close race. They can no longer take states like Colorado for granted.

Rush Lumbaugh is an idiot. He appeared to be wild and way out of control when he was speaking about Colin Powell endorsing barrack Obama.
Sarah Palin is actually out of control as well and she needs to be trained if she is planning to try to be VP.
I am sorry McCain is acting the way he is for I use to have respecc for him, he has lost all of it.

Hi, i am 18, i go to U of T in canada, born and raised in canada, my mother was born in italy, my boyfriend however lives in NJ, and has his whole life. we have extrmely differing views on goverment, i recently voted in the canadian federal election for the first time when he refuses to vote. i always hear "socialism" "canada style healthcare" what is wrong with this, well, first and formost NO canadian EVER has to worry about going into debt because of a broken leg, or have to chose to have radiation or not. Why are most americans so opposed to government run healthcare? Please.

Larry:

I have come to the conclusion that Republicans are delusional when it comes to Sarah Palin. Honest Republicans like Gen. Powell have said she clearly is not qualified. The Katie Couric and Charlie Gibson interviews showed that. She speaks before she thinks, so she has nowhere to go other than to ramble. That is scary.

Joe the Plumber and Palin the Walmart mom....is this what we have been reduced to? Let me see...Harvard Law graduate or Joe the Plumber?

Who do you want making decisions for our country? I personally like a president who is smarter than I am.

We take offence at the remark made by Nancy Giles when she knocked Sarah Palin's dancing on SNL. Is she saying that white people don't have rhythm? Has she never heard of Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers? If a white person made a similar remark about an African American, what do you think would be said? She made a racist remark, and you Larry King should have pointed that out. Even if you are an Obama supporter, you are still supposed to be fair.

Larry can you or your guess tell me where is PETA in all of this shooting and killing of moose, wolves and the soon to be extinct polar bears in Alaska that Sara is claim to have done and apparently enjoys doing per SNL. If a football player has to go to jail for dogfighting and they made a fuss, shouldn't they have something to say about her behavior killing these animals. Oh I forgot, she's not a black male sports athlete. If PETA says nothing about this, then release Michael Vick!

If anyone is wondering, here is what Rasmussen Reports says online now:

"Monday, October 20, 2008 – The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows Barack Obama attracting 50% of the vote while John McCain earns 46%. Obama has been at the 50% level of support for seven of the past eight days while McCain has been at 45% or 46%. Obama’s lead has been in the four to six point range on each of those eight days."

Maria, How do you and Your husband Deal with your different political views?

Hi Larry,
I think that it is so sad that McCain and Palin are running a campain based on FEAR !
I feel sorry for the people who are terrified over Obama.
They truly think he will put an end to the US. They think Obama will get us from the inside of our own country.

Who makes them feel terrified? (McCain and Palin)
So, Who are the terroists?

The Bush era was filled will fear!

I'm not sure if I am supposed to be afraid today or not...
I don't know what the FEAR level is today. Can you tell me todays terror level!!! Red-Orange maybe Yellow.
Please tell me Larry ! So I know if I should be afraid or not!
Thanks, Goodnight, Gina

LARRY, LARRY, LARRY. PLEASE ASK MARIA THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:

Maria,

Truthfully, does Arnold still support Sen. McCain?

What was that website that Hugh spelled out earlier was rasmussen.org? I don't see any websites about electoral vote polls but I could have the site wrong. Could you give me that website again?

10/20
Mc Cain in behind in every National Poll as of 6:44pm PDT

larr, if bill ayers is a terrorist and obama is paling around with him, why havent they been arrested. and why is a terrorist a university lecturer? wont his students become terrorists too?

Larry it is done right ignorant for these grown people to make these childish claims about OBAMA . OBAMA has lived the american dream
worked hard educated himself and made good. You know darn well the CIA and theFBI and every other organization has checked him upside down and inside out. OBAMA is the MAN and they know it.
MCCAIN HIMSELF admitted himself that there is nothing to fear in OBAMA being President.............

On the Barack Obama and Socialism. Why is Socialism associated with negativity? Almost compared to communism. How many people in this country have a clue what it is even?
I am from Europe, Sweden to be more specific, but live in the United States for 14 yrs now. Most of the European countries lean the socialistic ways. They do some of the "terrible" wealth distribution using taxes. ALL citizens of these countries have free health care. ALL have free education that by the way is much better then here. ALL workers that worked for a year in one company have at least five weeks paid vacation.
You don't see any homeless people on the streets. The crime rate is much lower then here. Very few high school drop outs. Almost everyone has a College Education. Very few teen pregnancies. Drug problem is not as wide spread as here.
Yes people pay more taxes, but if you would ask them if it's worth it almost all of them would agree it is. By the way Democratic Socialism allows and promotes small businesses. If you want to start your own company in Sweden you will get both financial and educational support from your government. There are lots of privately owned successful businesses. Names like
Also it seem as if it is the United states that dragged Europe (and other countries in he world who we owe money too) down with this Economy here. Europe will get back on the right track more easy...thanks to the Socialism and way their Economy is.
United States needs huge "make-over" and Sen. Obama is the man for the job. He has a unique vision for the future that will benefit all people, not just some.

A. Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama was outstanding for Obama, and it had to be a blow to the McCain Campaign. McCain is acting like it meant nothing, but if he had endorsed McCain, the Republican ticket would be making a huge deal of it.

B. Regarding Sarah Palin and her Saturday Night Live appearance. No, it did not convince me to vote for McCain. No single appearance on ANY kind of show could convince me to vote for (or against) anyone. You have to look at all of the issues that the candidates present.

C. The only ticket addressing today's issues is the Democratic ticket. The Republicans will not discuss the issues. Therefore; since I make my decision on how the candidates present or will deal with the issues, I have to vote for Obama as he is the only candidate willing (or able) to discuss the issues and how to handle them. I'm getting nothing but lies and rhetoric from the Republican candidates.

Larry,

What polls is your Republican guest (NU) referring to? The Rasmussen poll shows Obama ahead by 4 points. Maybe he should go back and do his research.

Everyone is slamming Palin because she speaks out. Why is it the democratics are asking for apologies and yet it is okay for people to be nasty when speaking of Palin or McCain? Why is it that the media is outside Joe the Plumbers house and not in front of Ayers house? Do you feel the media is biased?

Both of the Republican candidates like to talk about "Joe" the plumber, but neither one of them states in any way shape or form that "Joe" has a tax lien against him. Should we all disregard the law??

The McCain supporter on LKL said the Rasmussen polls give McCain a 4 point lead today. However, this is a direct quote from the Rasmussen website (copied directly):

"The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows Barack Obama attracting 50% of the vote while John McCain earns 46%."

Why isn't there a direct response place on your website so this info could have been gotten back to LK immediately?

They will not be there Larry. but thanks for reminding them!

Why is Stephen Baldwin on this show? How dare he instigate vague unsubstanciated fears about Obama. He should be ashamed of himself. What would Jesus say about his immoral (and unAmerican) behavior?

On the Barack Obama and Socialism. Why is Socialism associated with negativity? Almost compared to communism. How many people in this country have a clue what it is even?
I am from Europe, Sweden to be more specific, but live in the United States for 14 yrs now. Most of the European countries lean the socialistic ways. They do some of the "terrible" wealth distribution using taxes. ALL citizens of these countries have free health care. ALL have free education that by the way is much better then here. ALL workers that worked for a year in one company have at least five weeks paid vacation.
You don't see any homeless people on the streets. The crime rate is much lower then here. Very few high school drop outs. Almost everyone has a College Education. Very few teen pregnancies. Drug problem is not as wide spread as here.
Yes people pay more taxes, but if you would ask them if it's worth it almost all of them would agree it is. By the way Democratic Socialism allows and promotes small businesses. If you want to start your own company in Sweden you will get both financial and educational support from your government. There are lots of privately owned successful businesses.
Also it seem as if it is the United states that dragged Europe (and other countries in he world who we owe money too) down with this Economy here. Europe will get back on the right track more easy...thanks to the Socialism and way their Economy is.
United States needs huge "make-over" and Sen. Obama is the man for the job. He has a unique vision for the future that will benefit all people, not just some.

How much stock should we place in the possibility that the polls are not accurate because a growing number of people, especially young first time voters, only have a mobile phone and not a land line phone and that polling companies only contact land line phone users?

Lets talk about the real issue, race. White America is going to decide if Mr. Obama will be President. Race is an issue for White America. We will see who tells the truth or not. If race is not the issue America will elect Mr. Obama.

Personally, I think Obama's experience working with impoverished communities, even though he was a Harvard School gradutuate, that served at Harvard over the Harvard Law Review Board...but he CHOSE to help people that no one else would help. To me...that speaks volumes. No disrespect to Senator McCain, but being a POW, marrying a very wealthy woman who's family had ties to get you into the senate, does not make you ready to be President.

Socialists??

Sarah raised taxes as mayor & as Govenor ..she got a winfall tax from oil companies..
Kept the change from the Brige to Nowhere.

Then, sent everyone in Alaska a Check.

Socialism works well for Sarah.. 🙂 😛
I thought it was such a awful thing to be socialistic???

Paris Hilton has better foreign policy than Sarah Palin...

I'm am tired of hearing about Joe the Plummer. I am an Ohioan, and a Republican, and like Colin Powell, I will be casting my vote for Barack Obama.
It is interesting too, that on the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio last week, when interviewed "Joe the Plummer" grudgingly admitted that Obama's policies, not McCain's, would be of more benefit to him personally. Why isn't that little tidbit getting any airtime?

I just caught the Rush Limbaugh comment regarding the Obama endorsement by General Powell. Wow. It seems to me that his comments to the effect "it's all about race" really underestimate the judgement of both General Powell and the American electorate.

This election has opened my eyes to the big propaganda influence of talk show radio. Add to that the fact that some of these same personalities have TV programs and and newspaper columns and it's hard to avoid the impression their influence exceeds by far the depth of thought behind what they have to say.

Hey Larry:

Don't hold your breath about whether John McCain will honor his statement and appear on your show. He routinely flip-flops. We've seen that several times. Ask Letterman. John McCain doesn't know where he is right now.

Hasn't Bush and the Republican done more to move this country toward Socialism during the past eight years than any other President?

While veteran Senators like to boast of their experience, don't they realize that it is their "experience" that help to get us in this mess?

How can veteran senators and others make a claim for "change" or "reform" when they have been content to go along with "The Washington Way" for so long? Who believes they want change?

SARAH PALIN for SARAH PALIN!
I was saddened to hear+see of John McCain Picking Sarah Palin!

The AMERICAN PEOPLE don't want to RISK 4 MORE YEARS of REPUBLICAN RELIGIOUS RULE. WHAT a MESS! FORGET IT!

I Believe in My HEART that "Sarah Palin" has the "Gall" to Use John McCain + the "DESPERATE OUT of GAS REPUBLICAN PARTY" & the NAME of GOD as EVEN a STEPPING STONE to Her OWN SELF CENTERED ILLUSTRIOUS GAIN!

STEVE BALDWIN is JUST Cashing in On the APOSTASY of the LAST DAYS CHURCH, LIKE THE REST OF THEM!

Who cares about Palin on SNL. Biden says Obama's approval rating will be lower in six months, is that because we will be feeling Obama's failed policies or will it be Obama "spreading the wealth". What ever happened to you earn it you keep it. Obama will take this country from a recession to depression. If he gets elected God help us.

hello i am douglas moore from toronto canada i have been wacthing cnn everday to see how obama is doing canada is for obama but would like to know y this black women was botherd with when sarha was pumping it up as a white women and how that hert her i am a white guy that likes to pump it up my wife is black what i got from it that white people should not pump it up maybe she was joking but if it was the other way around we would be a raceist but i can take a joke if that is all it was i love to joke around. so pls get back to me on this i would love to know what she ment by this.

why is stephen baldwin on larry king talking about politics? he is the last guy i want to hear talking about politics.

Maria: had health permitted and Sen. Kennedy been able to campaign for Obama do you think it wwould have helped Obama in wwinning some to the battleground states like: Ohio, Florida, Virginia and PA?

Larry,

I would like to know, if someone votes their heart and votes for an independent candidate who will they really be helping? Obama or Mccain?

Coming from New Hampshire, and being a proud resident of the ‘live free or die’ state, I can honestly say that if McCain dies, which he might, Sarah Palin’s view of Russia from her house is not going to help any of us remain ‘free’. We’re a swing state because we’re a smart state. I’d hope our choice from the 2004 election to go blue will stay true.

Larry,

The fastest way to get Sarah Palin on your show is to give her the questions two weeks ahead and set up a practice session beforehand. Otherwise she won't have time to prepare her insult tinged comments that have become her only lasting impression.

NWYT
I agree with you, Obama's rallies are truely positive. You leave with a sense of empowerment that you as an individual can actually accomplish something and change the direction of this country. I have gone to every one of the rallies here in Denver and it absolutely is no hate fest. People are open minded and not into hating on the opponent. The message is more about looking forward. I am looking forward to Colorado turning blue this time!!

Larry,
I think Stephen Baldwin making comments about Americans being "uneducated" about who Barack Obama is – is insulting and hypocritical, considering the lack of "education" Sarah Palin is obviously suffering from. Anyone who can support the McCain/Palin ticket has no place bringing up the intellectual level of voters.

Why does Powell's endorsement of Obama seem more significant than Hague's, Baker's, Kissinger's endorsements of McCain?

Larry,
Im confused. First Palin speaks for McCain and now it's Joe the sorta plumber. Who's he tapping next, Lassie?

Larry,

Please ask your panelist who support McCain do they really believe with the economy the way it is he will NOT raise taxes on the middle/lower class?

After 8 years of disastrous leadership, or lack thereof, how can McCain supporters defend his ideals on your show after his persistent support of George W. Bush policy?

McCain/Palin are definately in trouble when there best friend Joe the plumber is in trouble for not paying his taxes and isn't are real plumber.

Senator McCain has said that we have succeded in Iraq because of the military surge. Well then, why are we still there.

Larry –

Doesn't anyone seem to understand that John McCain didn't want
to expose Barack with his past associations which could influence him if he becomes president.........that's why it is all coming out now, expecially with Acorn, campaign contributions (where is it all coming from?) .Ayres...

And the Democrats had control of congress the past 4 years...........

If ANYONE claims Obama is not experienced enuf to become President – look at his circle of expertise: #1 – Warren Buffet, for economic knowledge, #2 – Colin Powell, for military experience, #3 – Joe Biden – for international experience, #4 – both Clinton's – very experienced in the White House.....& the beat goes on! To watch Obama is magic! The man has become very impressive to me & I'm not even a voter – I'm Canadian:) PEOPLE JUDGE YOU BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP CERTAINLY APPLIES HERE!
Re Sarah Palin – a very interesting woman, with a great future -she can write her own ticket in the next few years; she definitely lit a spark under McCain's campaign, but not Presidential material.

In response to Hugh Hewitt "It's important to get it right", Barack Obama checked a form with along with a long professorial explanation of intent to discuss public financing with a lot of "Ifs". Senator Obama obviously has the ability to raise abundant sums of money and is proving that.
Also, if the Republicans were up, they wouldn't complain. Suck it up!!

hi maria, well larry i hope you dont have either one of them mccain or palin on within the last three days before the election we the viewer will be outraged and fell that you planed it that way to help mccain/pali n with their campaign.

I think Sara anti- American and social message this weekend toward The Obama campain is hurting them and painfully dividing this country . I understand Gen. Powell.
Felix

I suggest that McCain's backers such as Henry Kissinger and others get equal air time with Powell. Let's hear them tell America why they endorse John McCain for President. Let's see the media be fair for once.

It makes me so sad to see that this entire campaign is only attacks and only attacks. None of them came up with clear-cut platform, a program that tells us what they will do. They just fight and insult each other. i am an independent and i still not make up my mind. And this Sarah Palin.. .what a joke! Why people talk about her? Governor Palin is an insult to our intelligence.

Fran,

Everyone will decide who will be the President, not just White America.
Guess what All American will elect Senator Obama as the next President of the United States

Larry, please ask your panel what is so bad about SOCIALISM? After all, we the MIDDLE CLASS are already paying the taxes for the upper 5%, Is this not SOCIALISM, after all we pitch in more so they do not have to!

Please tell the Republican party to please keep attacking Sen. Obama. That should help them win which would make my day!

Many have spoken about the possibility of Obama being assassinated, but what about McCain? Are people confident enough in Palin as president ? There are potentially some that would be very happy to test it.

isnt the media also responsible for convincing people who might be uneducated in political terms by continuing to use the word socialist, or ,socialism. It seems as if all of these medias outlets use it so many times that the uneducated may misinterperate the point trying to be made and just here the word, equate it with something bad for america that every time it is mentioned you only connect it with negative thinking. isnt that one of the many Mccain camp dirty tactics?

If only 5% of Americans make more than 250,000 per year, and at least a percentage of them are supporting Obama, how is this race even close?

Do you want to pay tax on your healthcare? The average healthcare for a family must be aout 800.00 per month, and probably more. The tax on that will be at least another 80.00 – 160.00 per month. Can you afford this?

So, my wife and I are watching your show at the moment and must admit that the panel proir to Maria Schriver obviously have never actually been to Colorado. Making references to Fort Collins and the western slope towns as anything other than liberal is absurd. We both attend CSU in Ft. Collins, and to be perfectly honest even Greeley which is where we live and is part of Northern Colorado and the western slope area, is about as blue as you can get. We are honestly offended by any statement linking us to McCain/Palin supporters. They scare us... And there is no support at Colorado State University for McCain/Palin, a large town with a Division 1 school.

I don't know if my question was dodged or not......someone out there please tell me how Obama's team raised $150 million dollars....
.$5 million a day in a month......why is no one challenging this?

In Response to Dorothy Griffin:

632,000 people sent in contributions over the 30 day period. Nothing shady going on with that, but it is a prelude as to who the next president will be.

Larry, How come you are not trying to get Obama or Biden on your show? Only McCain and Palin. Fair is fair.

Thanks, I enjoy your show.
Mary

Hey Larry,

I checked out the Rasmussen Reports poll and found a severely right-wing organization with numerous anti-Obama ads and headlines. I'm supposed to believe this Rasmussen poll that your guest mentioned?

Gallup is 11 points. CNN was 10, by the way.

Bias in news Liberal? I don't think so.

****** NEWFLASH ******

Mcshame/McFailin

Have decided no more smear tatics.

No More caling the opponent a traitor with false half truth

No more trying to associate a tax cut with Socialism

No more scareing innocent children with phone call that children will hear.

No more lie about Troopergate.

OK I am living in the fantascy land of John McCain and Palin.

Bazaro world is here and good is bad and bad is good

May all who dare to lie, are racist and willing to continue spreading the wealth to socialist Corporation and Executives be rewarded in Hell for Eternity.

Love, Peace and a helping hand to the honest, honorable and ethical people of this great planet.

The Wrath of Larry King = The Wrath of Kahn.

Watch out McCain.

Diane October 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET
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Colin Powell is an extremely intellectual, and brilliant man that obviously thinks logically before he speaks. The title he holds along with his previous ‘job’ history proves that he is tactical and wise in his approach. To suggest that he is so shallow as to base his decision to endorse Senator Obama simply on race proves just how racist and ignorant these people are that are making these dispicable allegations.

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SENIOR CITIZENS, ARE WHITE, AND
HEAVEN HELP US, LIVE IN FLORIDA AND TO TOP IT OFF–
ARE AVID OBAMA/BIDEN SUPPORTERS!!!

COLIN POWELL'S ELOQUENT ENDORSEMENT OF OBAMA
MADE OUR DAY. AND TOM BROKAW IS THE VOICE OF
REASON IN THIS MAD, MAD CAMPAIGN.

AND IS ANYONE AS SICK AND TIRED AS I AM WATCHING
BRAINLESS PALIN ON SNL?
AND RUSH LIMBAUGH, THAT MORBIDLY OBESE, DISGUSTING
VILE HATE-MONGER, PLEASE DELIVER US!!!

LARRY,
THANK YOU FOR GIVING US EVENINGS OF SANITY AND
DECENCY!!!!

The McCain / Palin ticket will probably now tell us that Sen. Obama left the campaign to meet with terrorist connections in Hawaii, instead of the agony of possibly losing his mother.

Hi Larry- The gentleman who was just on your show reciting poll numbers about McCain leading Obama according to the Rassmussen Daily Poll was way off and blatently lied. The poll has Obama leading by 4-5 points and McCain still trailing. What kind of people spew lies on LKL without being fact checked. You had a chance to nab him on that one Larry but perhaps you willl correct his statement for fair mews.
Thank You,

The McCain supporters on your show tonight make me sick. The McCain campaign and SOME of his supporters are starting a war here in our country. What is wrong with McCain to stoop so low to start this and let it go on? I would never vote for this guy now. What he and his sidekick have been doing is unAmerican and hopefully people that have been supporting him see what lowlife he is. They should kick him out of the Senate for what he has been doing!

Maria .... You get it!! Great comments!

I am honestly fed up with all the accusations the MCcain/Palin campaign have been making about Obama. Sen. MCcain's choice for VP ultimately cost him millions of voters because of Gov. Palin's manifested hate movement towards Obama. This says a lot about this woman's character and lack of ethics!!

Hi Larry,
Love your show.
I am a Canadian, and it is sad to say that I am far more interested and anxiously awaiting the results of your upcoming election then I was in our recent election for the Federal Government.
I think Obama will inspire a lot of ordinary people, to allow them to dream big knowing that hard work and determination will help them acheive their dreams. I hope it will inspire all black people, mixed race and all other minorities to go for the gold,

I believe "Joe the Plumber" is a plant from the McCain/Palin campaign. He was just on Hannity and he talks just like Sarah Palin. He is making a spectacle of himself as is Palin and McCain. This has turned into a "dirty" campaign which McCain the "hero" he is suppose to be should never have gone down that road. I am a registered republican who believes that the best choice is Obama/Biden to bring our country back to where it should be. Enough of the "pit bull" from Alaska and the "old man hero". McCain showed how erratic he can be with the choice he made as his VP. There were many more and much more qualified women he could have chosen. She is a slap in the face to me as a WOMAN.

Larry, does Rush Limbaugh and the others lacking intelligence not realize that Senator Obama is a half white man? Why is it that General Powell sees a man and Rush can't? Thank God for those that can see beyond the forest for the trees.

Larry, when it comes to polls there is an unpolled population that supports Senator Obama that do not not have landlines.

Why is it every time John McCain says the truth about Obama and the questionable company he has kept in the past it is considered dirty politics? You know as well as I do, if it was reversed, and John McCain had kept such company as Ayers, etc., that the Democrats and the liberal media would blast him. Why is it that no matter what McCain says, it is perceived as negative. He's damned if he does and he's damned if he doesn't. This is how this whole campaign has been thanks to the manipulation of the media.

If the Repubicans are concerned about the outcome of the election and how much race played in it, then the real concern should be in acheiving an accurate and fair count. Why is McCain making an issue of ACCORN....is it to legally contest the outcome when he loses.

Dorothy,

I donated $25, and so did millions of others.

Dear Larry:

Here is a thought. When you add up all the monies spent on the election would it not make sense to shorten your election campaign time to six months and have a limit on what they can spend???? I will be very glad to see the election end and hope Obama wins.

Why not set up a separate bank account and have every American donate $1.00 towards the deficit and all the fat cats that collected big payouts put in at least 2 million plus cut all port barrel spending plus excesses in all government departments should put America back on track.

Just a thought.

Coralee

Larry, we love your show and want to thank you for your excellent coverage of both sides of the story, ALWAYS!
We saw Colin Powell on "Meet the Press" (love Tom Brokaw!) and thought his decision to endorse Obama was articulated perfectly. BULL'S EYE!
Too bad McCain made such a strategic mistake when selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate. A decision that may cost him the White House. Romney would have been a better choice. We need someone who understands the business world, not another politician, with LIPSTICK! I thought it diminished Palin's credibility appearing on SNL. Again, another bad choice in the McCain Campaign camp! McSame has demonstrated extreme poor judgment (the way he runs his campaign) again and again. We also don't like the negative tone the campaign has taken, he must be desperate now. Obama is a sharp well spoken American. We need a Change, and have confidence in Obama. Before McCain named Palin as his running mate, he had my vote, but I changed my mind after Alaskan officials found Palin's actions in TrooperGate an Abuse of Power. We don't need more of that! As an Independent I appreciated Colin Powell's comments. As someone who can't afford to commute to work with gas at $4.30 per gallon I am extremely concerned about the state of our economy, nation and where we are headed, just look at the global market extreme fluctuation....can we afford to give the GOP another chance.....I don't think so!

Helllo Larry and Maria,

Do you think John McCain's control over Sara Palins interviews is a demonstration of gender discrimination?

Pam, you have got to be kidding about the whole Muslim thing! I guess you must be a pedofile, child molester since you were brought up Catholic. Many of the leaders of your own faith sexually abused those children in their trusted hands and then when caught, the real leaders just moved them around so they could do the same thing in other parts of the country.
Barack has never been a Muslim or involved in Muslim religion. Even if he had, that doesn't make him an extremist. Every religion has its own issues and its own scares. Timothy McVey...Oklahoma City bomber...American Terrorist...republican extremist. I am a military veteran, so was he...that does not give me any association with him and his acts. I'm guessing you know absolutely nothing about Muslims or the islamic faith. Your ignorance shows. Before you talk about another race or religion, take the time to learn something about it.

Just the comments made by Republican's here in this blog is proof of what McCain are putting out to their supporters...it is sick.
If Republicans are freaking out about so called "socailism"...their very own greed is what is (and righfully so) calls for MUCH regulation and supervision- they had it their way and obviously cannot be trusted.

If your small business bottom line NET profit is more than 250,000 then you need a new accountant. They are scaring you for nothing.

It is the bottom line NET PROFIT we are talking about here, after depreciation, expenses, salaries, and numerous other write-offs.

WAKE UP!

I DONT GET IT LARRY, HOW IS IT THAT GOV PALIN HAS TIME TO PLAY AROUND ON SNL AND YET SHE IS OVERALL SO UNPREPARED AND BEHIND IN THE IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT SHE NEEDS TO BE ABREAST TO. I AM ALL FOR THE LIGHTER SIDE, BUT WITH THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GOING ON, NOW WOULD NOT BE THE TIME TO GO TELLING JOKES. MAY BE THAT WHOLE THING WAS MEANT TO APPEAL TO VOTERS, BUT PERSONALLY IT ONLY PROVED TO ME HOW COMPLETELY CLUELESS THE GOV IS. HAS ANYONE ELSE NOTICED ANY OTHER POLITICAL FIGURES DOING SNL SKITS? AS AN EDUCATED INDEPENDENT PRO FEMINISM WOMAN, I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT SARAH PALIN IS SUCH A POOR EXAMPLE. HILARY IS AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN AND I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED THAT IF GOV PALIN WAS TO FOLLOW HER AND COMPARE HERSELF THAT SHE COULD AT LEAST BE SOMEWHAT OF THE SAME CALIBER.

If McCain really cared about the American citizens, why doesn't he allows victims of foreclosure to stay in one of his 7 residences??? Is he doing all that he really can??

Maria,

Were your children Democrat before Senator Obama's nomination ?

Palin on SNL again, what can she not do anything else? How is she even qualified to be a VP? Does anyone that is running for President have the right just to choose anyone, I think we need to have more qualifiers for their choices. I think the VP choices need to be held to a certain code of conduct, yeah Palin can hang out with the college kids, but can she run a country? Not with what I have seen!

Larry, I hope someone would ask sara Palin what " Socialism" mean
?
or is setting better regulations in the financial market necessarily mean " Socialism?

I'm sick of hearing about Palin, she can't even give an interveiw to Larry King, the most respected interviewers on the planet. I think before election day all four canidates, president and V.P. of both party should be on Larry King.

Far as Colin Powell, I saw that coming a mile a way. That just goes to show you just how much O'bama is ready to be President and with Joe Biden's experience who wouln't select him as v.p.

The next President of the United States: Barack Obama!!!!

You are talking about change....isn't it true anyone can stand up there and say they will do this..and they will do that...and in actuality none of this will happen. It is because there is no money to do anything. If all of you feel these changes will happen then I welcome you to Fantasyland!!!

We are talking about the President of the United States and to be honest, if Obama's resume came upon the desk of a major corporation with the experience he has and years he's been doing this....his resume would go in the shredder!

Should Obama get in office and America gets worse – I can hear it now....all you liberals will blame everything on the past presidency because you are so good at pointing the finger but never taking responsibility. There are 20 million illegal aliens in this country and years ago it was the liberals that wanted to pardon them and allow them to stay. I wonder how many of those 20 million would be living off of the government and not holding down responsible jobs and that comes all out of our pockets!

Larry,

I believe Colin Powell stated his reasons for endorsing Barrack Obama sincerely, intelligently, importantly and very well.

Lets hope more Republican leaders recognize the importance of General Powell's remarks and show the American people some genuine support for his realistic views and put the GOP baloney aside for awhile.

The poor judgement of McCain picking Palin just confirms to us that neither McCain or Palin is qualified to be President. (period) It's almost unbelievable.

Hi Maria, after 8 long years of failed economic policies of George Bush, does the Gov. of California still supports the ideology of the republican party?? please be honest.

I am disappointed with Mr. Baldwin reference to people in Harlem. No wonder he supports Sarah Palin with her racist rants. This stuff makes me sick. But let me tell him a story. I am African American and in a management position at my job. I work with several white women that are Republican. One day we were talking and this is in Texas, they told me they cannot stomach to watch Palin let alone vote for her and John McCain. They continued to tell me that she is a bad reflection on them and she support none of their values. They told me she represents the small towns that are racists and they would like to think they are above that because they are educated. They even told me they don't even consider Alaska as a state since the population is no bigger than Austin, Tx. They asked me for a reason they that should vote for Barack Obama. I told them that his tax policy would probably effect us but I think the other things he represents will make America better. Since I am the only African American that they interact with they view me as intelligient because I graduated with honors from Rice University and I have a Master degree. Convincing them to vote for Obama was easy.

McCain and Sarah Palin keep calling Senator Obama a terrorist and now a Socialist. How comes we don't hear much of Sarah Palin's husband and that radical group in Alaska that does not want to be a part of the United States. Sarah Palin was the speaker at their conference. That to me is terrorism. And we have proof of it. How can we have a Vice President who endorses a group that want to separate from our United States. And John McCain talk about special need kids and he left his wife after she had the terrible car accident. What a hypocrite

How is it that CNN is completely missing two of the biggest stories:
McCain buries his Vietnam records: see "Vietnam veterans against McCain" and Palins endorsement of Alaska secessionists,

I agree, Brittany from Wisconsin. Almost any one after they practice long enough can give rote comments, and Sarah Palin is not even good at it. This does say a lot about McCain's judgment. I liked the old McCain a little, but I would never have voted for him. I do not recognize this McCain. Who has he become? Everywhere I go, people are talking about him and Sarah and how John has changed. Imagine for a minute, Sarah in the white house. Her husband, I understand, very rarely speaks in public because he is close to illiterate. Do we really want these folk representing America. Powell said it Sunday. You do have to take rhetorical expertise into consideration when choosing a President.
Faye in Greensboro

GREETING LARRY,
I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF A COLLEGE GRAD, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING CNN FOR MONTHS FOLLOWING YOUR UP DATES ON THIS THE MOST SERIOUS ELECTION IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY, I AM A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN, AND AN EVANGELIST WHICH MEANS (THE`CALLED OUT ONE).
THAT MEANS I DON'T STAND BEHIND THE PULPIT I GO OUT INTO THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAY SEEKING THOSE WHOM ARE LOST, AND LARRY THEY ARE OUT THERE HURTING, I AM TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE NOT RACES.......I WHY HAVE THE TWO REP. RUNNNERS LAUGHING AND JOKING .
(EX;SNL WITH SARAH AND MC CLAIN WITH HIS PLUMMER JOE)
DO THEY HAVE A CLUE FAMILIES ARE HURTING,SAD, SICK..AND STRUGGING FROM DAY TO DAY. ALL I HEAR FROM THE TWO REP. RUNNERS ARE JOKES, LAUGHS, AND RACIST MUD SLINGING.
MAYBE WHILE I WAS OUT FEEDING AND ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE PART OF ONE NATION UNDER GOD DID
I MISSED SOMETHING? AS THE NEW LANGUAGE OUT THERE(WORLD) IS WHAT'S UP YOU REP. WHY DO YOU HAVE JOKES AT A TIME WHEN WE NEED SOMEONE TO LEAD NOT MAKE UP LAUGH AND DIVIDE US.
WHAT'S UP THE REP THEY GOT JOKES, I FAIL TO SEE ANY LAUGHTER WHEN OUR NATION IS ENTERING INTO BIBLE PROPHESY.....BEING FULLFILLED..STOP THE JOKES AND START TO PRAYING FOR THE WISDOM OF GOD TO PREVAIL.
THXS AND I DO SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATS.

The most important thing Colin Powell said was that in the end we are all American's and come November 5th, we as a nation have some serious problems to solve both at home and abroad. Gen. Powell rightly says that Sen. Obama represents more of our common values and yes, folks from big cities have values too. Colin Powell is a voice of reason and calm in otherwise emotionally charged race. I applaud the courage of his convictions and know that he has America's interests at heart not just one party.

no voting rights for native americans says mayor sara palan acording to an article in tenn. paper she refuse the interpertaterr to aid in native american votting evev as Fed.law provides. is thismore evidence of use

Hello Mr.King, I enjoy watching your show its very informative. As I was watching your show tonight( Oct.20-2008) as I do everynight I couldn't help but comment. When I see people like the baldwin's on your show speaking against the democratic party, Barak obama particularly. Im a registered voter who did not vote last election, but is planning to vote this election. Although I am an African American woman and a democrat my vote for Barak has nothing to do with the color of his skin. As a matter of fact, when I first new of his plan of running for presidency for the democratic party. I had to get to know his platform. My vote for him is because he makes sense.

Stephen Baldwin's comments about Howard Stern's "man-on-the-street" interviews about Obama supporters was irresponsible. It implied that Obama's supporters are uneducated. Stern's radio bit also talked to McCain supporters, who were just as misiformed when Obama's views and running mate were appplied to McCain. What does that say about McCain supporters?

Mr. Hugh's cheapshot and saracasm at Stephanie (I think she can spell Rasmussen) was uncalled for and indicative of the type of campaign Sen MCain and Gov Palin are running. I can see right now that this election will be taken away from Sen Obama just like the election was taken away from Al Gore. No one in his right mind can believe that, God forbid, should something happen to Sen McCain, Sara Palin can step in as President of the United States of America.

I KNOW for a fact that this presidential election is about race, here in my sleepy little town, albeit the 21st Century. I've heard the racial slurs, given just before the look of superiority! I've heard people say, "A black man running for President would be my daddy's worse nightmare!" That is how they were raised, and family traditions are the what drives this place. Many people are 5th and 6th generation citizens. Absolutely nothing has changed. The ignorance has been perpetuated, and I must admit, it works for them! There is only one black family in this town! No black children in our schools. There are towns close to here that still enforce the "blacks out of town by sundown" rule! The big church with the Republican base also perpetuates the division among people in a big way. It's all very sad, but also very true. I wish it wasn't, but it is. 🙁

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I live in Markham, Ontario, Canada and have been watching your show over the years.

I have observed that you did not allow the two ladies(Democrats) to respond to the GOP arguments – your show seems to be moving away from being objective and more pro-GOP. Is this real or an aberration. Please allow both views – it makes the show interesting .

Larry, Maria Shriver is such a great woman and role-model for all girls and women! Please do an entire hour with her!!!

Great show Larry. Looking forward to many more. Thank you.

Dear Larry King,
Could you please explain what's so wrong about socialism ?

You have just had two elderly gentlemen (Tom Brokaw and Bob Schieffer) saying that they are both getting ready to receive their Social Security which would not be available to them if it wasn't for SOCIALISM Even Barack Obama seemed a little defensive as if SOCIALIST is a bad word when he should have said Palin style You Betcha – live with it !
Liz

MARY IN LAKELAND

THE PROBLEM IS MCCAIN IS PREACHING TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT KNOW WHAT NET PROFIT MEANS. THANKS FOR EXPLAINING IT TO THEM.

For Maria Shriver:
Please offer your husband my most sincere condolences on the loss of his friend and mentor Ben Weider. They both have been inspiring to take good care of our health.

Larry

I think that Colin Powells decison to endorse Barrack obama was a genius idea. This will, as we already can see, help Obama seal victory in november.

Media please dont get too comfortable thinkin that Obama sealed the deal. 15 days to go!!

When is Larry going to take a page from Letterman and hammer McCain on his commitment to the show. Palin should have been on weeks ago

If I were racist, would be concerned about the Muslim Americans as well? They should actually be leary of each other in these times. If they truly loved America they would agree with me. I don't care about false political correctness, I care about what happens next to our country and world. Do you?? It was Muslims who flew the planes into the World Trade Center towers, not blacks, not whites, not asians, etc. This is not racism but self-protection. Again, elementary folks. Someday we may be able to relax and trust everyone, who knows? As of now, our guards need to be up, and there is (sadly) honor, not shame, in that, as we need to protect our family and country. Any of this getting through?

Larry,
I reaqy do not think that Sara Pailn does understand the meaning of Socialism. I like to hear her explaining what the word means in the context of her view of government.

May be since she is living in Alaska she saw socialism in Russia????

The fact that Oama chose a running mate to strengthen his knowledge and not one to make fools of us, (elieving Clinton supporters are that gullible) speaks volumes!