So Obama, Axelrod, and McCaskill all say that Obama did not snub Hillary. Do you expect them to say anything else? The media and voters will have to decide what this snub looked like to them. It is also obvious if you look at the video that Claire tapped Obama AFTER he turned his shoulder to Hillary not before. Obama could have also reached out to Hillary even if he had been talking to Claire but he did not.

And here is another couple questions: If Hillary had done this to Obama would the media and blogs be treating her with kids gloves over this? NO. And if her high level endorsers had stated she had not snubbed Obama would they have been believed? No.

As for people saying that Hillary is trying to use this to her advantage…did she say anything about this today? Why is the Obama camp trying to act as if she did?

THIS….. IS….. NOT….. AN….. ISSUE…….

Obama, I believe you. I don't know if I would if Clinton said the same thing.

LOL WHO DOES HE THINK HES FOOLING?

Once again Obama does something arguably unbecoming and he claims he was misunderstood or that there was something else behind it. This reminds me of his "Hillary you're likeable enough" comment at the debate. Why isn't what Obama says and does subject to same attacks when Hillary (or Bill) does something?

I bet a lot of people are feeling a little bit silly of themselves at this moment…

People who try to analyze human behavior like this in a snap shot of an instant in time are perpetuating prejudice and are being judgemental in their interpretation of a human behavioral/phenomonological events.
I don't get it, when even anthropologists and sociologists have trouble doing this.
Read Clifford Geertz 1978 or Pierre Bourdieu 1989 if you really and trully would like to understand how difficult it actually is to make interpretations based on observations of human behavior.
Why do people jump to, and are so fickle to change their minds based on a single interpretation made by the Media giants?
Ahh, long live the power of the Media.

Obama, Obama… why are you LYING? Even Sen McKaskill says that she struck up a conversation AFTER you stood there with your back turned to Hillary. There are precious moments like this that remind the public that you're not only a sore loser, but also a sore winner. How can people believe that you want to "unite" when in the purest political forum such as a SOTU address, you clearly choose to ignore and then deny making a truce with your fellow Dem opponent? Are you going to turn your back on the Russian, Chinese, Korean leaders too if they don't agree with you?

Yeah, right. Last time I believed Obama I thought he was running for the Senate to represent Illinois!

American needs a polite president.

We have the video, Liar!
And don't forget "you are likable enough."

It is the afternoon the day after. If this is not scripted, I do not know what is. Why did it take Senator Obama this long to come up with a statement. This statement from Barack also undoes the damage control done by David Axelrod on his behalf early this morning when he stated Senator Obama was allowing Clinton and Kennedy to have a private moment. These type of contradictions are simply left to rookies. We want this bufoon to be our next president? What a joke!!!

you definitely snubbed her dude. Don't deny it

Ok lets see what kind of Spin the Clinton Supporters try and put on this now..they been posting up bullcrap all day about how Immature Obama was for not shaking her hand and now the man himself said he didn't shun her…enough of this bull….this is worse then a episode of the real world…

I am so sick of news networks trying to make the news rather than just report it. From obsessing about race/gender to non-issues like a non-snub. Will you people just quit dwelling on stupid junk and report real issues? Or is that "too hard"?

Nice try.
It certainly doesn't convince me.
Sad really.
He can't be cordial to his opposing candidate whom he's had a little spat with yet he says he can talk to his enemies abroad.
I hear that giant sucking sound coming out of the Obama camp.

Obama's behavior and body language was there for the whole world to see. A month ago I would have voted for him, but his body language in the last month has showed me that he is still immature to be president. Body language is usually much more honest than words.

What a shame; these two are both brillian people that could do so much for our country if they work together! I am a Hillary supporter since I don't think Obama has enough experience to run this country yet, and we have had enough of having an incapable President. Or in light of the other article here, perhaps I should say "incapacitated President"?

So now CNN can we switch to the issues.

Hillary would also show the "grace" her supporters say she has, by responding as well.

I certainly hope Obama would not do something like snubbing another canidate. That would not be very appropriate. They are in this together. If it is true, then sorry for him. Woudn't want someone like that representing me. And I'm not a Dem.
Wouldn't appreciate a Rep either doing that.

HEY CNN MAYBE YOU NEED TO TAKE…YOUR CANDIDATE OBAMA…. TO CHARM SCHOOL…LOL

AS FOR REAL ISSUES….HERE IS A…FACT

OBAMA IS CHAIRMAN OF SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE

OBAMA HAS…NOT…VISITED THE REGION

OBAMA HAS…NOT…HELD A SINGLE POLICY ORIENTED HEARING SINCE CHAIRMAN

WE NEED A WORKHORSE NOT A SHOWHORSE

HILLARY O8

I was very upset that Mr,Obama , acted as if he was too good to shake the hand of Mrs ,Clinton ,It really shows me now that men like that have no respect for women . an Cnn shows me also they have who they want to win already its very plain.

Yea,Right. Always an excuse, never wrong.

obama is a baby. i cant wait for hillary to whip him on feb 5 and put an end to this thing.

Politcs of hope and change at work. Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Apparently, Rezko borrowed 3.5 million dollars from some billionaire in Iraq. Why would a billionaire from Iraq have connections with Rezko? Makes me wonder if there's a connection with Obama "I was against the war from the start". Interesting. A stretch, but one never knows.

It appears to me that Mr. Obama does not have the ability to get along with other Democrats. Snubbing Senator Clinton was quite obvious. Once again proving he is not the right man for the job.
As for Senator Kennedy, I don't think he is really a good friend of the Clintons. If he was he would have made every effort to work with the Clintons to achieve his endorsement.
Personally I think Senator Kennedy’s endorsement of Mr. Obama works in Senator Clintons favor.

This is a silly story. Don't you anything more important to report?

This is stupid.

Come out and say whatever you want to make yourself feel better…..we SAW it happen…..not just in a picture…….

You are seeing our MEDIA in action….they were responsible for the racial mess during the SC primary…..they stirred the pot 24/7…

Hit-lery and O Blah Blah have some fence mending to do….Maybe they could ask Bill and Ted ( excellent Adventurers…. or Adulterers) to help out with their issues…Wait, that is what got them to the top of the Don't vote for me list in the first place !!!

CNN Stop know one cares !!!!! she is not the Queen of ENGLAND!!!!!!!

please. Clinton spends a month attacking the man and people are surprised that he doesnt want to shake her hand? it would be a photo op for ther campaign to use against him. The guy had to choose the lesser poor choice her. Another sly move by Billary!

liar, here we go again….

Poor Obama..everyone is picking on you!!! You did it. GROW UP!!! MANY people around you saw you.

Obama is right… this is a good example of timing. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt here since I know how the media is. Speak first, investigate later. I'm a Hillary supporter, but I can totally give Obama the benefit of the doubt here.

Clinton '08

Obama clearly turned away because she was there.

What a great way to handle conflict…it worked so well in WWII.

Who the h*ll cares??? Hillary is rude 24/7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seems as if Obahma has issues with strong women. It will be Obahma who after Florida and Super Tuesday as he is behind Clinton in almost all states. Clinton is about to take it away with the multi-cultural states.

My goodness, can we get crazier about we journalistically angst over?

what was he supposed to do .. stare? .. he was giving them an opportunity to talk .. that's what we call politeness .. but again that's too much to understand these days

Everybody is looking for signs he is going start being a "gunslinger politician" like Hillary and Bill.

He never been caught being anything but professional–even during the debates when she–became pretty vicious.

Obama has clearly demonstrated in all of the meetings with his competitors–that he is above the sort of below the belt tactics lauded and taught by so many of his colleagues (guess who?).

Honestly, I wish he'd just said "Yeah I just didn't feel like talking to that mixed-up crazy." I think I'd respect him way more for openly doing something I'd do.

Must you always try to place Sen. Obama in the worst possible light? Is it possible that Clinton snubbed Obama?

oh yes you did brotha you did
enough with your lies!

just like you told kieth oberman of msnbc last night that you did not campaign in florida when in fact you broke the dems pack and did campaign by running ads in florida last week
enough with your lies!

just like told the american public last week that you only knew tony rezko for 5 hours of billed work mean while you are in bed with this crook w/ jump starting your campaign fundraisng and buying property with him
enough with your lies!

Hey Mooney, this is pretty petty junk to put on here. It is more of the same as your article on NOW. There already was one article on here about NOW and you keep on stirring. I'll have to admit that I'm surprised at Jessica Yellin. She is a great commentator but this is a bit below the bar for her.

We have a week left, how about giving us some political news thats worthy of reading and commenting on. You are lowering yourselves to about 75% of the ignorant comments on here. Let it play out and whoever wins —-WINS…

LOL@the comments in here….he just said he didn't snub her and you still don't wanna believe it…the Senate memeber he was talking even said that people are making this situation out to be something bigger then it really is…I swear you Clinton supporters are incredible….you'll log on here and just say anything…

The smug petulant behavior by Obama has cropped up too often for him to spin his way out of it. A picture tells a million words.

Obama is such a hypocrite! He acts holier than thou, and then when he gets busted acted like a CAD, he denies it ever happened. Obama is a petulant snide HYPOCRITE who has the press/media eating out of his hand!

Was Hillary in the group. Did she approach Senator Obama and offer her hand. Of course not, so why is she not being accused of snubbing Senator Obama. What is Hillary; a strong independent woman who sticks her hand out to thousands of people each day, or some timid Victorian era maiden who must wait on the gentleman to call.

Looks like a lot of Clintonites are trying to build a feminist bridge back to the eighteenth century.

Ruuuuuuuude. This is the same guy who says he will bring in Republicans (ouch!) and Independents to vote for Dem. He even can't shake hand with his colleague. Leader?

P.S. We know why the Republicans are voting for Obama….don't we? November is approaching.

"I didn't have snubbing relations with that woman"

There are pics and play by play by people around him and the people who took the pics. Come on dude..grow up.!!!!

Obama can try and spin this one as much as he wants. Each of us can make our own conclusions using our own eyes and heads. To me it's just a continuation of a pattern that he is not really the uniter he says he is. Look at the Trinity Church of Christ website (his church) which has now been updated by the campaign to include a u-tube testimony of a white minister to show that the church he goes to is not separatist. Sounds like more of smack down Chicago politics to me.

America needs a President, who can unite all people….NOT a KID!

like John17 says…..you snubbed her. Why can't you be honest about it?

Until they can show it on tape, why would you believe this so-called snub ever took place?

Yellin may not have seen Clair ask the question that caused Barack to turn, and instead saw the conversation that took place afterwards. Both Hillary and Obama had to know that cameras would be on them as they made their rounds, so why would anyone believe either of them would've been dumb enough to do something that would been like an obvious snub?

They're too smart for that. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren't smart enough to avoid letting the media blow things up for them.

Just as I thought..as usual the picture that everyone was getting all hyped up about dosn't even tell the real story. That picture was a single moment in time, and the mediawants to spin it in all directions saying "O it means this, or this or this!". From the looks of it Obama was talking to McCaskill, while right behind him Clinton came over to shake Kennedy's hand…what's all the uproar about????????

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CORRECTION…OBAMA…CHAIRMAN OF SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS
SUBCOMMITTE OF EUROPE

FACT:::

OBAMA HAS NOT VISITED THE REGION OR HELD A SINGLE POLICY ORIENTED HEARING SINCE CHAIRMAN…

HILLARY 08…

Who cares!?!?!?

Since Hillary Clinton's supporters hate Obama so much, I don't feel I should vote for Hillary Clinton if she wins the nomination.

I know she is going to win the nomination because I can feel the hatred for Obama. That's a shame that her supporters are as nasty as she is.

I am not going to vote for Hillary Clinton in November. I hope McCain kicks her big wide butt.

O B Quiet obama

Thats so immature he is. He even never call to Hillary when she won NH and Nevada. On his speech in NH, he just said I congratulated her…. It was so different when he won, Hillary said on her speech, I called Obama to….

That explanation of his is a LOT more plausible than many I've heard out of the Clinons for years and years concerning their numerous scandals.

This pic demonstrates that both Obama and McCaskill have lied.

Quoting Bob (above):

"Once again Obama does something arguably unbecoming and he claims he was misunderstood or that there was something else behind it. This reminds me of his "Hillary you're likeable enough" comment at the debate. Why isn't what Obama says and does subject to same attacks when Hillary (or Bill) does something?"

You capture the dilemma so succinctly, why is it that Obama is always having to explain what he does or says? I've had it with a President and his staff always having to dismiss conduct and what he says… with Obama are we going to have 4 or 8 years of what we just went through with Mr. Bush?

I believe all the hair-splitting and explaining he has to do whenever someone brings up his record reminds me all too much of what W. Bush has subjected us to these past 8 years. I for one am fed-up with it.

What happened to our uniter? He didn't even have the courtesy to shake hands with his opponent. It becomes clear that he is a liar instead of a uniter when he "accidentally" got caught… Of course, he is again misundertood and he is the victim of the camera…

anyone who dares criticize st barack is clearly a pagan and deserves to be burned at the stake. long live the cult!

but in all seriousness, despite the silliness of the argument it's refreshing to see an article not 100% pro obama from the msm.

Liar, liar, pants on fire!!!

Wow Mr. Obama - you need to get your story straight - you and Senator McCaskill - she tells a different story as does one your own people that said you were snubbing the past - not Hillary. Where is this CHANGE you have been talking about? Just talk right?

And so what if he did. He had talked to earlier before he was seated. Does he need to fall all over her every time he sees her.
Please stop this CRAP CNN and try some issue based stories.

Who cares!?

This article is trying to make something out of nothing. Purely ridiculous. I am by no means a Hillary or Obama supporter…not even close

Why is CNN making such a big deal about this? Who cares whether they spoke or not. Don't you think that Sen. Clinton's campaign have done enough to make anyone not want to speak to them? Cheap shot, CNN. Why don't you just ask her to start crying again? This way, maybe she'll win Florida. They both mean as much as the delegates she'll receive.

Why do you have to lie, Obama? McKaskill, a supporter, even contradicted you. Just say, I wanted to see others around me as Hillary and Kennedy were talking. That's reasonable enough. We've all been in situations were we might feel like a third wheel as two other people talk exclusively to each other. Hmmm, so much for civility and being a uniter.

Everyone who was actually in the chamber and involved at the moment that stapshot was taken says that this is being blown way out of porportion. You can't tell anything from a snapshot. This is no different than that snapshot of Obama without his hand on his heart and how that was misconstrued! People need to just stop with this unessecary crap! I understand we in this country love drama but we should leave the manufactering of it to Hollywood! If you're going to note this, it should be noted that Obama at least had the decency to shake Mr. Bush's hand when Hillary would not! And it's not like she was reaching to shake his hand in this photo, she was speaking to Ted Kennedy.

The snubbing was captured and talked about during the live coverage of the SOTU speech. The "real" Obama reared it's ugly head.

~*~Unreal….Had Hillary snubbed Obama or Kennedy she would of been hung out to dry! Everyone talks about the racial divide however the Sexist divide is alive and well in this country! Bashing Hillary seems to be the theme for the day.
Thankgoodness she has got a thick skin…
She still has my vote!

Obama, you're really as a talker. It's just all the talk that you can deliver. You're misleadind people that you can deliver change, but in reality, you have only the DNC keynote speech in 2004. You will not get the nomination, because the American people are intelligent to not choose you. You can go home and live the house that you bought from your indicted friend!

Come on Obama, not all of us are hoodwinked and bedazzled by you. Just apologize and move on. Also, glad to see you, the candidate for "change" sitting next to Kennedy, the last of the old Washington guard. lol.

LOL….AS DIRTY AS A CAMPAIGN SHE HAS RAN……EVEN IF HE DIDNT ACKNOWLEDGE HER I COULDNT BLAIM HIM….AND NEITHER WOULD ANYONE OF US THAT ARE POSTING COMMENTS…..OBAMA 08

I expected this from Obama, he is never truthful, typical Bush syle Politician.
Not Quilty because he can talk his way around the truth.
I AM NOT WORKING FOR HIILARY, CNN PLEASE POST MY COMMENT!

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EOUGH! ENOUGH!! ENOUGH!!!

THIS IS ANOTHER LIE…

INTENTION is CLEARER than Action…!

If you had no intention to shake her hands for whatever reason “JUST SAY THAT” and own up to it.

NO MORE EXCUSES, NO MORE!!!

As common etiquette, even if your attention was distracted, I will like to see subsequent pictures or videos of where you showed Senator Clinton the respect she showed you and Senator Kennedy after your so important conversation?

You want to be President, You must be a GENTLEMAN.

You were NOT Last Night, Own up to it and admit it

NO MORE EXCESES!!!

Can you really blame him?! Why would he want to shake hands with a person who has and will continue to make calculated and unjustifiable jabs at him to take the focus away from real issues concerning America. Hillary is everything wrong with this country and it is time to move away from the Bush - Clinton dyNASTY. I am not a democrate but I can see the need for change and "Billary " does not fit the "bill."

Obama needs to go back to IL and learn some manners…He's not a uniter and winning endorsement of Edward, whose record towards women is tainted by MaryJo and his brothers with Marilyn just shows how low men will go when a strong woman is the best candidate to get this country moving on the first day, after the disaster wrought by Bush. Senator Clinton, you are the one!

Glad to see the press have moved on to the serious issues. Perhaps we will be lucky enough for Billary to comment on it. Be sure to wave the finger.

THAT'S IT!! I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON IN NOVEMBER. I BELIEVE, AS DO ALL THE OFFICE WORKERS IN MY COMPANY BELIEVE HILLARY CLINTON STAGED THIS EVENT JUST TO GET ON CAMERA AND TO GET HER HATEFUL, RACIST, NASTY SUPPORTERS TO JUMP ON OBAMA AGAIN.

IT'S NOT TOO SMART, DUDES AND LADIES, BECAUSE BIG BUTT CANNOT WIN WITHOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTE. TRY IT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

ASK JIMMY CARTER WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS SECOND TERM. THIS DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS LOOKING MORE AND MORE LIKE THE PARTY OF DAVID DUKE.

JUST SAY NO TO HILLARY CLINTON AND HER DIVIDING THIS COUNTRY TO BENEFIT HER BIG WID BUTT.

u guys need to grow up there is no problem here.

The facts are all there to those that were "PRESENT" (as Obama was 1132 times in the Il. Sen.) Obama couldn't stand the fact that the guy who just misendorsed can be polite enough to have a civil conversation with her. Stop all your whinning Obama, Oprah wil soon be there to dry your tears.

No matter what Obama says, a picture is worth a thousand words. People better stop going by this guys charisma and how he makes them feel.

If Sen. Obama doesn't want to speak to Sen. Clinton that his prerogative. Get over it all of you haters…

Looks like Obama called CNN to complain so they ran a new story

Cnn is only posting anti-Obama posts

People see what they want to see. You Hilary supporters should learn to say that you made a mistake instead of still trying to persuade people that your precious Hilary was snubbed. Get over it. CNN shouldn't have printed the column in the first place without finding out the truth. I have said it many times before… with the ridiculous items that are posted here, CNN reporters should start working for the Enquirer.

Obama says he didn't snub her and Hillary says she didn't feel snubbed. So what is the freakin' problem?! All of these Hillary-supporters are jumping on a media bandwagon with no brakes. These Obama-haters are the same ones who believe Obama doesn't pledge of allegiance to the flag or got sworn it on the Koran. Jessica Yellin's CNN Poltiical ticker garnered over 1500 responses when it was a social controversy with much to do about nothing. Let's move forward as a nation even though the media trys to stir up partisan bickering for ratings.

Obama in '08!

I guess Hillary at all cost fans (especially women), will finally have a chance to rejoice. It has been a pretty somber week for her and her (win at all cost) husband. Even the democratic party's establishment is abandoning her and we all know she can't get the independents to vote for her.

Obama reminds me of Tony Blair who, at only 41, became one of the PM the Uk has ever had.

As for CNN, let's admit that's not much of a story. How about another one on why Hillary mysteriously cancelled her appearance on Anderson Cooper's 360…

wow. unbelievable. mor….

all words to describe hillary clinton supporters/people who judge a person from a picture.

AND ALL THIS WILL COST HIM THE ELECTION ??

I can't believe CNN is reporting this as "news"!!!! Haven't we had enough spin the last 8 years??? Snubbed or not, SO FREAKIN' WHAT????

I agree with you Bob. I see a pattern here. More worrisome is that the press is giving him a wide berth. I think Hillary is being held to a far higher standard. But unfortunately women always are.

Boo friggin' hoo. I wish Obama would just apologize to all of the Clinton supporters for stealing her inevitability. I guess no one told him it was her turn to be president. Maybe he didn't shake her hand because he didn't want any of the Clinton grime to rub off. I can't tell if you people really buy into her crap or if Obama touches some sort of deep-seeded hatred.

Wake up,American.It's rare occasion that you caught the true color of Obama. Don't be deceived by someone who is very sweet talk and manipulating the facts. Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama because he was angry at Bill for not listening to him. I do not ant purest CHNAGE & UNITY in their fake campaign.

Puh-leeze. Obama has been nothing but a stand up man throughout all of this. Bill makes an off the cuff comment about Jesse Jackson and everyone says it wasn't meant to be a race issue. All is forgiven on his part, right? Now Obama says it wasn't an intentional snub and everyone jumps all over him saying he's lying and such. I don't get it.

Obama in '08!

Hillary said it best: OBAMA NEVER takes RESPONSIBILITY for ANYTHING!

He always has an excuse to coward away from admitting the truth. This is not mere, this is a BIG deal, since he speeches and preaches on 'Unity'.

O yea, and the talk about his so called 'speech' after his SC win..1st, he did NOT write it himself 2nd. He uses TeLe Prompter. He is non original, and sad that he has 'Used' some of one of my great Admirers : MLK to try to serve his cause. Shame, shame, shame..Shame on SC voters-You used Race to get this man to win. Sad, but true. No matter his color nor Hillary's, bottom line: he is a man, and his message is not that Hillary is not qualified..He does not want to lose to a Woman..So of course, in SC he had to use the Race card to divide the voters, not unite them.

Everyone's true colors seem to be coming to surface lately….all starting with WE ARE WOMAN , Oprah !

Obama is a phony…if he was so against the war, why did he keep voting to fund the troops, just like Hillary? …..whatever……

Interestingly enough…people are basing their opinions on photographs on the web and in newspapers because as far as I can tell….hardly anyone watched the state of the union live.

people who aren't supporting obama will look for anything to overcome his appeal.

can we NOT act like 1st graders?

Obama behavior during the state of the union address towards Hillary Clinton just gave us a glimpse us his true character. all his politics of ?, change messages. Obama is phony! he said he is not perfect. TOO MANY IMPERFECTIONS. Look at goerge bush..what he brought us. do the analogy.

by the way, CNN seems to me is playing as media vehicle to beautify obama.

You people are bloody ridiculous. Are Clinton supporters really so desparate to trash Obama that they need to keep this nonsense up? Grow up, people. You wouldn't be commenting on this crap if it had been Clinton. Besides, what effort did she make to approach him?

Also, isn't it her campaign that tried to make him into the black candidate just to make white people less likely to vote for him? Geez, even if it were a snub, I do believe it would be well deserved.

This is so dumb.. Anything to try and get him off his incredible message. Nice try, not really though.

Lets talk about why Obama is the best candidate for America. Thats what the people want to hear. This did he snub her or not conversation is for dimwits.

Stay focused people.

Who cares? I don't care if he shakes her hand. Grow up people! The comments on this post seem to be from kids.

I agree with all the Hillary supporters. Obama should have politely extended his hand and introduced himself to her as the "young man" in the "fairy tale" who's just like Jesse Jackson. We should all be very polite to people who vilify and insult us.

That's not what I meant. I mean I didn't mean to snub her. I'm the victim here. There you go being mean to me again.

Can we say "junior high school?"

People please…

THIS

IS

NOT

AN

ISSUE!

I think that there are more important things to worry about than this sort of reality TV show drama. I don't care if they hate eachother, never shake hands, smile at eachother, whatever.

They need to work together. Period. End of story. It's not a dating show, this is real life.

You absolutely did snub her. No use trying to weasel out of it. If you were running for high school studentbody president, it would have been one thing. However, in this case, your rude, boorish behavior only shows that you are in no way ready to engage in presidential politics, let alone occupy the seat in the Oval Office.

Obama and his campaign has exhibited a degree of arrogance from the beginning. Hopefully this candid moment will expose Obama's true character to America. Obama exhibited poor judgement in running for president so early in his career. It is an insult to America's intelligence that Obama's greatest weakness, his inexperience, is spun as one of his strengths. America doesn't need a motivational speaker as their president. America needs someone that has made the personal sacrifice to be as prepared as they possibly can be for the presidency, for that is the true meaning of experience. That is what is good for this country. That is what America deserves.

Hillary '08

So much for bringing civility back to Washington! Come on, Obama, grow up!! A snub is a snub is a snub, and you sure don't practice what you preach.

As to the "all-inspiring speeches," that's all it is…a speech. No experience and no real concrete ideas. Come back in a few years and give it a whirl.

As to the comparison to JFK: You are no JFK and never could be. Besides being a statesman, he was a war hero. And he definitely never was close to being a drug addict as you profess you were as a young man!

Pretty speeches don't make policies.

As to "did not vote for the war," you weren't in a position to vote yea or nay, so just drop that claim to fame.

So, how many brave American lives have been lost this past week in George Bush's/Clinton-authorized war in Iraq?

The ticker is more concerned with glances and handshakes.

Could we please stop sensationalizing the minutia? For potential Leaders of our Nation, these people are pretty much the most overly sensitive prom kings and queens I've ever seen. Toughen up guys and gals. One of you pansies is going to be in charge of our nation. I expect you to be a little tougher than that.

What about Hillary's snub of SC? She fled that state and didn't have the courtesy to thank them for there hard work. It was shameful the way she took off and not even an concession speech when she got trounced. More of the do anything, say anything to get elected.

Are you kidding me CNN??? this is the most pointless news story of this entire election…and HRC supporters need to relax and get a life if this is a big deal to you I feel sorry for you

wow look at the Clinton Pitty party in this blog…why don't you finsih reportign that the other senator said…."People are making this to be bigger then it really is"…people will see what they want if he says he didn't Snub her then I'll take his word for it..I love how Obama has to explain every move he makes to these Clinton Fanatics…cause thats what you are…your like some mindless drones powered by the straight up BS that she spews out her mouth..

I am sorry but WHO CARES?

Is this photo relevant to the campaign? Does anybody think that they are buddy buddy after the punches that have been thrown by both sides. Both candidates are well liked by a majority of the party, and both would support the other if they are the eventual nominee. Besides I am sure there were a lot of people in that chamber that were trying to say hello to both of them, since they both have strong chances for the nomination. Let's stay focused on what is actually said and not try and infer things from a photo.

Dan
Tempe, AZ

I don't know if he snubbed her or not without seeing video. But if he did, could you blame him? Maybe she marched over there to break up a conversation to show her power. Could you blame her? The gloves came off a long time ago. I just wonder if they realize that whoever doesn't win the nomination, they would not be able to endorse their candidate. Their war will give the Republicans alot of ammunition. Even Clinton doesn't seem Obama fit to be President. Even Obama doesn't see Clinton fit to be President. Anybody but me see the same thing?

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EOUGH! ENOUGH!! ENOUGH!!!

THIS IS ANOTHER LIE…

INTENTION is CLEARER than Action…!

If you had no intention to shake her hands for whatever reason “JUST SAY THAT” and own up to it.

NO MORE EXCUSES, NO MORE!!!

As common etiquette, even if your attention was distracted, I will like to see subsequent pictures or videos of where you showed Senator Clinton the respect she showed you and Senator Kennedy after your so important conversation?

If this is “Tea Leaf Reading”, where in your comment to CNN did you make any effort to reach out for her as she reached out to you and Senator Kennedy after your conversation?

If you had done that you would have vindicated yourself. YOU DID NOT… OWN UP TO IT!

I DO NOT BELIEVE YOUR COMMENT

You want to be President, You must be a GENTLEMAN.

You were NOT Last Night, Own up to it and admit it

NO MORE EXCESES!!!

This is NO “Tea Leaf Reading”. This is ETIQUETTE 101

This is not an issue. I don't understand why anyone would support Hillary. We've had too much of the Clintons already. Go Obama!!!!

"Even Sen McKaskill says that she struck up a conversation AFTER you stood there with your back turned to Hillary."

The article is right up above and yet people (Nik) STILL try to twist words….

The REPORTER said that Obama turned his back afterwards, NOT Sen. McKaskill… "It was only after Obama turned away, Yellin reports, that McCaskill struck up a conversation with Obama."

McCASKILL said this: "McCaskill also commented on the incident Tuesday, calling it "one of those accidents that just happened and got caught on film."

"There was a wave and there was a friendly moment," she said at an Obama campaign press availability. "And I think that, as somebody who watched the whole thing, I was amazed when I woke up this morning and I was part of it, I didn’t even realize. I mean, it was one of those things that all of a sudden it's being blown into something that it frankly just wasn’t.""

…stop trying to make a mountain out of a molehill. This is a non-issue!! The man wasn't trying to turn his back on anyone. If that were the case..one of the Clintons would have been all over that….sheesh…get a clue.

Yes We Can. Obama and his supporters love Hillary and their supporters too. Please join the movement. We can do it together.

I love it!

WOW. THIS IS INSANE.

Did you Hillary supporters see that he waved to her before coming into the Senate chambers? So because he didn't put on a big, fake show in front of the cameras, you're saying he's rude?

They already said hi to each other. You're really grasping at straws here to try and make Obama look bad. Find something substantive, for crying out loud.

Focus on the issues, people– FOCUS!!!

This is just another moment that Obama got caught acting like the typical politician. The other time was in the debates when he told Hillary "you're likeable enough-Hillary". Neither of these two times was he acting like a great uniter-but a typical politician-nothing new and refreshing as he would like people to think. He is trying to spin this as usual. Give it time, he will blame it on Hillary or Bill. Instead of being the great uniter-he is the great spinner.

That's it! I'm not voting for Hillary or Obama.

I am voting for McCain.

Battle tested. Above politics. Ready to lead.

Who cares? If he did…SO WHAT? This is a non issue…I have not made up my mind who I will support in the Alabama primary on Feb 5 but I certainly will not make my decision on weather Obama snubbed Clinton at the State of the Union…Please people GROW UP and stick with the issues

OH OK..you studder and stammer everytime you get near her. I hate this is happening. I talk with many people and they are either voting Republican or not at all if win the Nom. You envelope yourself in old Washington yet to say your the new Washington. Now that the Bear Teddy is fighting fights for you it is equal with Bill Clinton. Stateing the facts is not racist.

Wow, american politics really have gone down the drain, (i can't even think of a word to represent the disgust I feel for all of you that jump on the -this picture shows- bandwagon). I am absolutely sad, and distraught, that the responsibility to pick the most powerful leader in the world lies in the hands of all you absolute idiots. You should be ashamed. Accept your responsibility or get out of the way.

Keep Hillary from Stealing "off limits" delegates. Sign my petition to the DNC at care2petition.com. Search "Part 2: Stop". Thanks

THANK YOU, NICK DENHAM…… THANK YOU……..

if this is the best they got, then, AWESOME!!!

ok, Obama snubbed her, so what?!
Who cares?!

Mr. Obama definitely snubbed Hillary. There is no denying that fact. This man is not a uniter!!!

Come on folks, Truly this senero is too silly to even comment about.

Many of you are buying into yet another attempt by the media to stir up negative thoughts and to perpetuate bad-blood between these two candidates.
Those of you who thrive upon this kind of media "garbage" will have a good time in the coming months.

Let's stop micro-analyzing every move and each comment made by these two candidates, and start focusing on the important issues facing our nation.

Excuses are like buttholes!!! We all have one and they all stink!!! I saw it last night and Obama saw Hillary approaching his section. Who didn't? She had on the loudest red suit in the room. Secondly, his back was turned for a while BEFORE Sen. McCaskill started talking to him. If the tables were turned the media, Obama, and his endorsers/supporters would have made the BIGGEST deal from this. Well it looks like your little "golden boy" is guilded.
Hillary '08

Yeah Bob, I agree Obama has an answer for everything. It was on the "view" this morning. Whoopie Goldberg I think saw it on camera where Hillary held her hand out to Obama (supposedly) and he turned away. Obama is a Big Jerk. and of course now he's trying to weasle his way out of it. And for whoever said, "it is not an issue", if it were Hillary snubbing, you bet it would be "an issue". Tit for Tat. Screw Obama.

Media is making Obama bigger than he is or ever will be. He is one big LIAR and he has shown that time and again in the last couple of weeks. He LIED about his dealings with REZKO, he LIED about voting in the senate and now he is LYING again while he is caught on tape. LIAR LIAR pants on fire…

oh come on CNN! Get out of junior high already. This stuff is so stupid. Is this more important than reporting on Kenya or Iraq? Give me a break.

Of far more significance is that Hillary refused to e interviewed by TV after the State of the Union. is Hillary going to leave it to Bill yet again does she not have an opinion herself. I though she was the candidate not her husband.

I wonder if the Kennedy's will be making a statement to withdrew the support?
Obama the Flip Flopper or 08

This is so stupid. This is like Huckabee criticizing Romney for not eating the fried chicken skin. Business as usual for the Billaries, always trying to get voters to talk about things other than issues. Pathetic.

Why don't you post Clinton's response…she said she didn't feel snubbed….report ALL the news rather than selective reports meant to keep people watching your increasingly tabloid journalism…what about bpoth of the amazing endorsements both candidates got today.

Democracy depends on the press..Ypou are letting us down!

None of you have ever done something like this by mistake? Sure. Yours just wasn't nationally televised.

Actually, I don't really care that Hillary gets snubbed. She gets snubbed all the time by important people so she probably doesn't even notice.
But it is an opportunity to make fun of Obama's "I AM A UNITER" claim. Really, it's not that hard to practice what you preach for such a simple act.
And no, I did not look at the picture. I read the whole article and was surprised that it's something not so positive about Obama for once.

Possibly the biggest non-story in the history of the 'Ticker". And that's saying something.

Come on CNN, this isn't high school.

And how did you get President Bush

Ty:

Didn't Hillary get judged by a picture as well. All I can say is….whatever, Obama! We've all done what you did last night. Grown adults have suddenly moved to a different aisle at the grocery story or quickly turn away to avoid someone we don't want to talk to. WE'VE ALL DONE THIS AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER, AND IT'S BEEN DONE TO US. Obama knows what he did now live with it, Mr. Ego.

I wouldn't want to shake Hillary's hand either. She'd crush my hand with her robotic death grip. She is, as we all know, a robot sent here from the future. I play piano, and my right hand is kind of a valuable commodity. So yeah, basically, I think it was a good decision on the part of Sen. Obama (who is a human). The only reason Ted survived the handshake is because he, much like Steve Austin (the Six Million Dollar Man), was rebuilt by the US Government after the whole Chappaquiddick incident. They took quick action, as the doctor said, "we have the technology to rebuild this man…" Thus, he now has a right hand that can withstand 4,200 psi.

Please remind me which sorority they each were in?

I am sorry, but this report reminds me of a discussion I had with my 4 YEAR OLD about making a mountain out of a mole hill and leaving her complaints for bigger and MORE CONCERNING issues.

At a time like this, really, let’s focus on the real ISSUES, not whether or not a candidate gave another their back!

Does negativity have to be infused even on candidate public displays of courtesy?

Let’s not act like my 4 year old Yajaira and stick to the issues or TIME OUT for you!

cnn thanks for trying to sully the right candidate for the people, yes we want experience, just not the kind HRC is offering, what she offers is a policy of PRETENDER-IN-CHIEF, lies, distortions and manipulation, we know an act when we see one and her false smile to ted kennedy, was very obvious, Americans are smart enough to tell an act from reality and after all the events that occured yesterday it was obvious her smile was a phony, same as her tears in newhampshire, i have greater respect for obama now, at least i know with him, what you see, is what you get,no more lies and no pretense!

Say what you will. It doesn't matter how you slice it, she is the better person between the two of them. He continues to show very churlish behavior. I want this nonsense to stop. "He does not play well with others".

Get a Life

Guess Hillary is not likeable enough, after all. Obama, you are going to have to learn to keep your emotions in check. The last thing the US and the free wordl needs is a president with an ill temper.

Yes, he snubbed her, and that was not a gentlemanly thing to do. I am sick and tired of the free media ride given to Obama. All the talk about hope and change without any meat? Please give me a break! If an employer will not hire you because of your ability to inspire, why then is it okay to hire a president for that reason. It was okay for Obama to accuse Clinton during their last debate for being a board member of Walmart while he was doing whatever. The last time I checked, that was not a crime. Somehow, it is not fair game when his past is discussed. His defense - I already published it in my book; therefore it is out of reach. Give me a BREAK! By the way, I am BLACK. He has not earned my vote.

This absolutely silly! Whether he snubbed her or not. America-let's at least display enough common sense to judge our candidates on the issues and not on the silly things the media reports when there is no news for the day. Epiphany= Common sense

Obama, you've been pulling this crap the entire campaign… someone calls you out on an issue, a faux pas, and you chalk it up to a misrepresentation, misinterpretation, or distortion of the truth. We're tired of your lies, man. Tired.

Unbelievable the rants on this blog about a non-story, non-snub. First of all, you have a still picture from another angle not showing Sen. McCaskill which shows Sen. Obama looking the other way. Sen. Clinton is shaking hands with Sen. Kennedy. If that is where it ended we would be left merely with the pure speculation of a snub which could just as easily be interpreted as Obama giving Kennedy and Clinton some space. But this new angle supports 100% Obama's interpretation that he was answering a question from McCaskill. This is a manufactured controversy straight out of junior high school (my apologies to any kids out there - I know I am giving junior high school social dynamics a bad name).

hahaha pathetic clinton supporters! so sad…..awwwwwww maybe hillary will go cry now

CNN STOP FILTERING COMMENTS TO YOUR LIKING !

If this is how all those speeches about UNITING are turned to action then we can turn the page on OBAMA. It must be of great worry if they have to come out and take time to explain his actions. The AP reporter who took this photo already stated it was a clear snub. OBAMA is now twisting in the wind. We want a President and not a pastor who preaches one thing and does another. Uniter, indeed.

I, myself, would snub pathological liars such as 'her royal highness'.

Absolutely Obama snubbed Hillary. He is a uniter - NOT! He's really showing his true colors. All the Kennedy crap is going to his head.

HRC supporters are still sulking from ted kennedys endorsement of obama, thats why they are making this a bigger deal than what it is,sorry folks, the gravy train has left the hrc station!

Yea Obama.. Hillary is not likable enough, you told us that. Why should you say Hi! Rude arrogant man.

To all the Obama Hater and Hillary supporters!!!
QUIT MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF SOMETHING ThAT WAS NOTHING!!! HE DID NOT SNUB HER! Clinton even said so herself!! Seriously people, look before you step in a pile of BS!!

Thank AJ for IL

SMART, SMART, SMARt OBAMA 08

Let me mention again what u said

Obama says he didn't snub her and Hillary says she didn't feel snubbed. So what is the freakin' problem?! All of these Hillary-supporters are jumping on a media bandwagon with no brakes. These Obama-haters are the same ones who believe Obama doesn't pledge of allegiance to the flag or got sworn it on the Koran. Jessica Yellin's CNN Poltiical ticker garnered over 1500 responses when it was a social controversy with much to do about nothing. Let's move forward as a nation even though the media trys to stir up partisan bickering for ratings.

Obama in '08!

Looks like Hillary snubbed Senator Obama. She came over to where he was and went out of her way to shake hands with all the others, but did not even try to get his attention or say hello to him.

I can't believe this is actually being made an issue, regardless of the parties involved. How ridiculously childish and belligerent.

Its funny how Obama supporters are saying, "Who Cares" or "This is not news" ….UM WE CARE and IT IS NEWS. It shows how Obama is not ready yes. He is a baby and this proved it. You would think Hillary would be the one to stay to herself on the other side because of the Kennedy snub! No, She was the mature one to GO OVER TO HIM!!!

GROW UP OBAMA!!!

This is news. Its shows how immature Obama is!!

Obviously this has taken on a life of its own–and the fact that this has generated so many comments means it does have some importance to people. Obama's campaign manager, Axelord, saw fit to give an explanation for what appeared to many of us to be Obama's rude and immature behavior last night. Axelrod's explanation was that Obama intentionally turned his back to Hillary in order to permit Hillary to have a private moment with Ted Kennedy. Not only is this explanation pretty weak (did you see the number of people crowded around Hillary and Ted?) but it also contradicts the explanation that came straight out of Obama's mouth–that he turned away from Clinton because another senator had asked him a question. Of course, that senator who supposedly asked him a question has herself said that this occurred after Hillary appeared. So much for Obama's explanation. I don't think people should decide on voting for a candidate based upon just one occurence such as this, but I do think it is one more thing we, as voters, may consider, if we choose to do so.

Senate President Pro Temp(Robert Byrd) and Senate Majority Leader( Hary Reid) MUST CENSURE OBAMA IMMEDIATELY. OBAMA'S BEHAVIOR IS NOT IN LINE WITH SENATORIAL DECORUM. THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION INTO HIS UNBECOMING DEMEANOR. OBAMA SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO SEN CLINTON FOR THIS INCIDENT OR RESIGN .THE WHOLE WORLD WATCHES AND SUCH BEHAVIOR TARNISHES THE IMAGE OF THE SENATE.

I don't see this as being in the eye of the beholder. Both Obama and Hillary have said there is no substance to this. This is journalism gone amuck. Speculation by one of your supposed newspersons looking for an angle.

Talk about desperation on the part of the Clintons. They couldn't find anything to smear him on so now they make something up because of a picture. The sad thing is the sheep that follow her will flock to this without thinking for themselves yet again.

I am a life long Democrat, if Hillary is the nomination I'll vote for McCain without a second thought. The best thing that can happen for the Republicans is Hillary to get the nomination.

They will hand the white house to the hands of the Republicans.

GROW UP AND STOP ACTING LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN (MOMMY, HE DIDN'T LOOK AT ME), IT's GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH EITHER OF THEM BEING PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAS

GET A LIFE, MEDIA PEOPLE

I think Nick is correct!!!!!!!!!

LOl…..all the Hillary folks trying to do a Rorshack test with a picture. I am sorry you feel your candidate got dissed. Are you that insecure with your candidate that you make an issue out of whether they acknowledged each other or not at a State of the Union address? Its not like she stuck her hand out and he turned away. Or vice versa.
Its only a snub if someone actually makes a gesture and you ignore them. That diddnt happen, so stop making things up just because your candidate is in trouble.

The tide is turning in this primary race……future vs the past.
Obama '08

That is how educated and informed are the Hillary people . They should read the news going around the world about how positive will be for America to have Obama as the next president of the USA.

Stop creating the news.

Talk, Talk, Talk, Change, Change……..you american, at best, voted for a talk show host………..gees, get a life and vote for Hillary !!!!!!!

Even if it was “unintentional”, it was stupid. He knew all eyes were on him and T.K. yesterday. The moment he realized that his strongest opponent was there he should have simply showed some dignifying grace through some simple simbolic gesture. If for nothing else then for the sake of the public. Nothing of this would have happened in that case. He got himself into this mess and that is plain dumb. It tells you something about his sense for political implications of a particular moment. Something you would like to have as a president, I guess. And please don’t give a new statement now that you did not see her at all at that moment.

Doesn't look like he is talking to the senator he mentioned, now does it.

HILLIARY FOR PRESIDENT !!

who cares.

FACTS:

Obama says he turned away because Sen McCaskill had asked him a question just when Sen Kennedy and Sen Clinton were shaking hands.

Look at the Picture.

Does it look like McCaskill was asking a question?
To me it seems she was clapping her hands.
Pretty odd for someone to clap their hands while at the same time ask a question.

Jessica Yellsin reports that Obama was looking towards the back of the room while Sen Clinton and Sen Kennedy were in conversation for nearly 5 Minutes.

Clearly, Obama was avoiding Hillary.

Another lies from Obama, the Prince. Obama the Prince is the candidate with immunity for criticism.

He lied about hailing the Republicans as "The Party of Ideas", he said he did not while I heard/saw it over and over in t.v.

"Nonstory January 29, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama reminds me of Tony Blair who, at only 41, became one of the PM the Uk has ever had."

Tony Blair also turned out to be more style than substance - not to mention a proven liar over Iraq.

Please tell me there are other Dems out there who are terrified by this man! I have been voting Dem since 1984 when I was first able to vote. If Obama gets the nomination then I will be sure to sit this one out. I will not hold any responsibility for getting this man elected. I think Matt had it right with the "wolf in sheep's clothing" comment. Something about this guy is just not right and I am not even a Clinton supporter. The last time I had this feeling about someone was when GW Bush ran in 2000 and we all know what he turned out to be.

BEWARE PEOPLE!

The reporter that really made tjhis the only story she/he was able to pick whole galour of state of the union affair should be send home. This is the most stubid story I have read in this 2008. Give us a breake on this kind of story.