'That one': Did McCain really call Obama that?

I truly found McCain to be offensive, angry, snarky and disrespectful in both debates. To not shake Obama's hand after the debate truly shows his character, doesn't it? This belligerant, bellicose time bomb is not fit to lead this great country or world. I used to respect John McCain, although I have never planned on voting for him. I have NO such respect for him any longer.

It was rude, at best. Blatantly racist at worst. My jaw draopped when I heard it!

Might as well had called him a racial slure. Starting with a N

LeeLee is the problem. Using multiple syllable words does not always cause you to sound smart. Politics is a grownups business. I am sure you can't name 5 things Barry Obama has done in his life other than immulate Al Sharpton's and Jesse Jackson's community activism.

Poor old guy just got forgetfull -- again. Hard to stay on top of things when silently repeating: "Just keep to script John. Remember the script. Yeah, that's the ticket. Just keep to the script..."

I understood his intention to be sarcastic, that is, just avoiding Obama's name to sound witty. But the image of an old white man referring to a black man as an object instead of a person has a completely different connotation. McCain should have known that beforehand.

I think John McCain addressing Obama as "that one" was in very bad taste and very disrespectful. I don't think it would even be discussed if McCain had displayed better respect for his opponent. In the last debate McCain wouldn't even look over at Obama and yesterday he hardly acknowledged him when the debate was over. I think it clearly demonstrates his bad temperament, and his frustrations at not being able to outbest him. In a highly televised debate, one would think that he would have conducted himself in an appropriate manner - with dignity. Obama would sit attentively and listen to the points that McCain would make, however every time Obama spoke McCain would be wandering around the stage. It's pretty clear that McCain has no respect for Obama. This is why he has turned this campaign so negative, even after vowing to "not take the low road to the highest office". It's a shame I think the American people deserve better than that, especially given our nation's current status.

i think john macain should have thought before speaking. trying to be sarcastic or witty wont get him where he wants to be.

drop out and save yourself the embarrassment

Arland Benningfield, III - if you don't understand multiple syllable words, just say so. No need to go negative. Lee Lee made an astute observation, look that up...

Using "that one" is at best rude and dismissive, at worst has all the racist connotations of object, hired help, and "they all look the same"... Pretty pathetic if the defense is that he forgot. Great to have a president who can't remember his interlocutor's name for a full hour!