Comments on: Clooney supports Obama, but won’t hit the trail http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-509684 mary Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-509684 Hillary will make a great Vice President Hillary will make a great Vice President

]]> By: mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-509682 mary Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:29:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-509682 Both Orpah and Clooney are well informed people who know there stuff. If they both support Obama its not without doing there home work. Clearly for most of us we can see why they support Obama. Change is needed. You keep putting the same people in you get the same results. Obama 08 Both Orpah and Clooney are well informed people who know there stuff.
If they both support Obama its not without doing there home work.

Clearly for most of us we can see why they support Obama.

Change is needed. You keep putting the same people in you get the same results.

Obama 08

]]> By: Bo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-464627 Bo Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:39:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-464627 We do we have employers that do not hire individuals with too much experience? Cause they need CHANGE in the company. OBAMA FOR A CHANGE AMERICA FOR A BETTER FUTURE! We do we have employers that do not hire individuals with too much experience? Cause they need CHANGE in the company.

OBAMA FOR A CHANGE AMERICA FOR A BETTER FUTURE!

]]> By: Bo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-464595 Bo Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:35:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-464595 Change in America is what America needs NOW. Vote OBAMA 2008! Bo in Alameda, California Change in America is what America needs NOW. Vote OBAMA 2008!

Bo in Alameda, California

]]> By: v,ananthan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-444650 v,ananthan Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:24:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-444650 "The Academy Award winning actor officially endorsed Obama early last year calling him a ‘rock star.’ " GOD BLESS AMERICA ............. "The Academy Award winning actor officially endorsed Obama early last year calling him a ‘rock star.’ "

GOD BLESS AMERICA .............

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-442093 charlotte Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:56:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-442093 How old was Clooney when JFK was president? Think about it, he couldn't have been much older then 10yrs old, maybe less. We are talking about over 40 yrs ago. How old was Clooney when JFK was president? Think about it, he couldn't have been much older then 10yrs old, maybe less. We are talking about over 40 yrs ago.

]]> By: No Rock Stars, Thanks Anyway http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-440826 No Rock Stars, Thanks Anyway Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:24:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-440826 We don't need someone who is a rock star. We need someone who knows their way around the international arena. You can't eat HOPE, and you can't pay the rent with INSPIRATION. We need someone who knows how to repair our tarnished image, who has built-in respect around the world, and who can bring jobs back to America. Clinton can do that. Obama will spend his first term learning, and we don't have time for that. We don't need someone who is a rock star. We need someone who knows their way around the international arena.

You can't eat HOPE, and you can't pay the rent with INSPIRATION.

We need someone who knows how to repair our tarnished image, who has built-in respect around the world, and who can bring jobs back to America.

Clinton can do that. Obama will spend his first term learning, and we don't have time for that.

]]> By: Andrew! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-438600 Andrew! Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:08:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-438600 I'm happy George Clooney made this choice, he's got a good head on his shoulders. To all of you who say Obama is lacking in experience, hear this: It is the very experience that Hillary Clinton touts all over that makes her politically weaker! She has more time to spend becoming ingrained in the same old politics! She bows to the influence of special interests and ignores the will of the people! This is since her being First Lady up to now in the Senate. This is NOT an advantage for her, it's a detriment, and in a national election it will ruin her against a McCain for example. Obama's advantages are many: Graduated from Columbia and Harvard Universities. Served as a community organizer in Chicago for over ten years. Served in the Illinois senate and US senate for a combined total of over ten years. Yet throughout this time he has worked on a new kind of politics that unites all sorts of people from all walks of life. It's a blatantly obvious choice, people. OBAMA'08 I'm happy George Clooney made this choice, he's got a good head on his shoulders.

To all of you who say Obama is lacking in experience, hear this:

It is the very experience that Hillary Clinton touts all over that makes her politically weaker! She has more time to spend becoming ingrained in the same old politics! She bows to the influence of special interests and ignores the will of the people! This is since her being First Lady up to now in the Senate. This is NOT an advantage for her, it's a detriment, and in a national election it will ruin her against a McCain for example.

Obama's advantages are many:

Graduated from Columbia and Harvard Universities. Served as a community organizer in Chicago for over ten years. Served in the Illinois senate and US senate for a combined total of over ten years. Yet throughout this time he has worked on a new kind of politics that unites all sorts of people from all walks of life.

It's a blatantly obvious choice, people. OBAMA'08

]]> By: Rebecca - O.C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-438589 Rebecca - O.C. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:04:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-438589 Oh sweet Clooney ... don't follow the rhetoric! Obama may have his few seconds of youthful charm on the stand when he speaks but it's very clear that he uses the words "change" and "hope" with no merit repeatedly. He does not provide precise clarification of direction on issues. He side steps when be questioned and cleverly ducks and covers and throws back questions at Hilary, rather than graciously, openly and honestly explaining in detail. Time after time his words carry no value in experience or credibility as a leader should and must. Talking is not enough anymore ... enough of that. We need a leader that understands America, has been there for us always, and will continue to be there for us! Hilary 2008!!!!!!! Oh sweet Clooney ... don't follow the rhetoric! Obama may have his few seconds of youthful charm on the stand when he speaks but it's very clear that he uses the words "change" and "hope" with no merit repeatedly. He does not provide precise clarification of direction on issues. He side steps when be questioned and cleverly ducks and covers and throws back questions at Hilary, rather than graciously, openly and honestly explaining in detail. Time after time his words carry no value in experience or credibility as a leader should and must. Talking is not enough anymore ... enough of that.

We need a leader that understands America, has been there for us always, and will continue to be there for us! Hilary 2008!!!!!!!

]]> By: Richard Rote (California) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-436315 Richard Rote (California) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:25:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-436315 Cheryl - look only at the issues and make your mind up. This is not a football match. This is our future. Cheryl – look only at the issues and make your mind up.

This is not a football match. This is our future.

]]> By: MCNEIL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-436176 MCNEIL Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:12:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-436176 REMEMBER BOY WONDER BUSH WHEN HE WAS FIRST ELECTED...........WHAT DID HE EVER DO FOR THE COUNTRY? 8 YEARS YOU PEOPLE VOTED HIM IN....HE WAS A BIT LIKE OBAMA WASN'T HE ...DON'T BE FOOLED AGAIN ...YOU WILL BE SORRY.....VOTE HILARY AND YOU WILL GET EXPERIENCE,JUST WHAT YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS RIGHT NOW............ I AM A CANADIAN AND PROUD OF IT................ THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE THIS TIME.......OBAMA SHOULD RUN IN 8 YEARS OR WHEN HE GETS THE EXPERIENCE TO LEAD A COUNTRY ......... REMEMBER BOY WONDER BUSH WHEN HE WAS FIRST ELECTED...........WHAT DID HE EVER DO FOR THE COUNTRY? 8 YEARS YOU PEOPLE VOTED HIM IN....HE WAS A BIT LIKE OBAMA WASN'T HE ...DON'T BE FOOLED AGAIN ...YOU WILL BE SORRY.....VOTE HILARY AND YOU WILL GET EXPERIENCE,JUST WHAT YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS RIGHT NOW............ I AM A CANADIAN AND PROUD OF IT................ THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE THIS TIME.......OBAMA SHOULD RUN IN 8 YEARS OR WHEN HE GETS THE EXPERIENCE TO LEAD A COUNTRY .........

]]> By: nonA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-436109 nonA Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:06:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-436109 Kay Your post reeks of ignorance. The first thing you should know is that Hillary has been in the US Senate since January 2001. Obama has been there since January of 2005. It's true to say that she has twice as much experience in the federal government. Second, I must point out a bit of irony. You portray Hillary as power hungry, but neglect the fact that Obama has served a mere 3 years in the US Senate (i.e. half of a term) and thinks that he's ready to lead the federal government. Obama is the one who seems a bit too eager for power. As for the other things you said: this is the typical Obama fan. There is a total lack of logic in your reasoning. You want someone to inspire and lead you? The President is the chief executive of the country, not a ceremonial figure for morale and inspiration. This is why I support Clinton: she has a realistic no-nonsense plan of negotiating with others to get her policies through while acknowledging the fact that it will be difficult and take time. I cannot say the same for Obama, who has yet to announce how he will actually bring people in Congress together, other than the mantra "I'm a uniter and not divisive, like some of my opponents" or something to that effect. I suggest that you examine the way you come to a decision. Buying into a person's speech without looking at the facts, or "drinking the kool-aid," is no way to make a decision, especially when it comes to selecting a nominee for President. Kay

Your post reeks of ignorance. The first thing you should know is that Hillary has been in the US Senate since January 2001. Obama has been there since January of 2005. It's true to say that she has twice as much experience in the federal government.

Second, I must point out a bit of irony. You portray Hillary as power hungry, but neglect the fact that Obama has served a mere 3 years in the US Senate (i.e. half of a term) and thinks that he's ready to lead the federal government. Obama is the one who seems a bit too eager for power.

As for the other things you said: this is the typical Obama fan. There is a total lack of logic in your reasoning. You want someone to inspire and lead you? The President is the chief executive of the country, not a ceremonial figure for morale and inspiration.

This is why I support Clinton: she has a realistic no-nonsense plan of negotiating with others to get her policies through while acknowledging the fact that it will be difficult and take time. I cannot say the same for Obama, who has yet to announce how he will actually bring people in Congress together, other than the mantra "I'm a uniter and not divisive, like some of my opponents" or something to that effect.

I suggest that you examine the way you come to a decision. Buying into a person's speech without looking at the facts, or "drinking the kool-aid," is no way to make a decision, especially when it comes to selecting a nominee for President.

]]> By: Steve, Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-436091 Steve, Houston, TX Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:04:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-436091 I'm going to be proud to vote for the 1st Black president of the united states and be part of making history. Every Black should be proud to vote for him. Lord knows, the Whites have screwed things up for far too long. See how dumb that sounds HIlary supporters??? And I hate when people say "Oh, I'm *gender or race* and I'm voting for *candidate who is the opposite*" Whatever. I'm going to be proud to vote for the 1st Black president of the united states and be part of making history. Every Black should be proud to vote for him. Lord knows, the Whites have screwed things up for far too long.

See how dumb that sounds HIlary supporters???

And I hate when people say "Oh, I'm *gender or race* and I'm voting for *candidate who is the opposite*" Whatever.

]]> By: Brenna Kearns http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-436049 Brenna Kearns Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:01:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-436049 To Kay: Obama and Hillary have NOT been in the United States Senate for the same amount of time-- Hillary was elected in 2000, while Obama wasn't elected until 2004. He was only in the National Senate for two years when he started running for the presidency. How's that for using one political office to vault to another? Hillary, on the other hand, served a full term before she started running and was reelected in a landslide. I would suggest you follow your own advice and "watch debates and read each candidates web site be informed do your own research" before you start deriding a certain candidate. To Kay: Obama and Hillary have NOT been in the United States Senate for the same amount of time– Hillary was elected in 2000, while Obama wasn't elected until 2004. He was only in the National Senate for two years when he started running for the presidency. How's that for using one political office to vault to another? Hillary, on the other hand, served a full term before she started running and was reelected in a landslide.

I would suggest you follow your own advice and "watch debates and read each candidates web site be informed do your own research" before you start deriding a certain candidate.

]]> By: bob b http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435893 bob b Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:42:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435893 who gives a CRAP what george clooney thinks... who gives a CRAP what george clooney thinks...

]]> By: Marilyn South Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435818 Marilyn South Carolina Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:33:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435818 CHERYL!!! you must be 12 years old!! ...you sound like a child..he doesn't need you to support his movies...if he never made another movie he is all setThats why we live in this country Freedom of speech...And all politions preach... Times have changed little girl....don't worry we will take care of you too... OBAMA 08 CHERYL!!! you must be 12 years old!! ...you sound like a child..he doesn't need you to support his movies...if he never made another movie he is all setThats why we live in this country Freedom of speech...And all politions preach...
Times have changed little girl....don't worry we will take care of you too... OBAMA 08

]]> By: Walt, Belton, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435804 Walt, Belton, TX Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:32:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435804 Considering that Clooney has as much practical political experience as Hillary, that's almost like getting an endorsement from Hillary. George is so desparate to be considered as important and relative; kind of pathetic, isn't it? Considering that Clooney has as much practical political experience as Hillary, that's almost like getting an endorsement from Hillary. George is so desparate to be considered as important and relative; kind of pathetic, isn't it?

]]> By: CHERYL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435766 CHERYL Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:27:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435766 OBAMA MUST HAVE GIVEN SOME OF HIS REZKO MONEY TO CNN! NICE TRY! GO HILLARY!!!!!!!! OBAMA MUST HAVE GIVEN SOME OF HIS REZKO MONEY TO CNN! NICE TRY! GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!

]]> By: CHERYL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435758 CHERYL Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:26:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435758 CNN IS DEFINATLY TRYING TO GIVE THIS THING TO OBAMA! THEY SING HIS PRAISES EVEN THOUGH HE LOST THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT! BIASED AND PREJUDICED AGAINST WOMEN! BUT HILLARY WILL PREVAIL! : TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS: DON'T LET THEM DO IT! IT DID NOT WORK IN FLORIDA! OBAMA WILL BE BEAT BIG TIME ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!! CNN IS DEFINATLY TRYING TO GIVE THIS THING TO OBAMA! THEY SING HIS PRAISES EVEN THOUGH HE LOST THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT! BIASED AND PREJUDICED AGAINST WOMEN! BUT HILLARY WILL PREVAIL! : TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS: DON'T LET THEM DO IT! IT DID NOT WORK IN FLORIDA! OBAMA WILL BE BEAT BIG TIME ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: CHERYL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435717 CHERYL Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:21:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435717 THATS GREAT! I WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY MORE OF HIS MOVIES OR CAUSE'S HE IS AN IDIOT AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED! ANYONE WHO FALLS FOR OBAMA 'S PREACHING IS A TRUE FOOL! NO SUBSTANCE JUST THE SAME OLD THING OVER AND OVER AND OVER! THE HILLARY TRAIN IS ROARING DOWN THE TRACKS!!!!!! THE POLLS DON'T LIE!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!! HILLARY#1. THATS GREAT! I WILL NOT SUPPORT ANY MORE OF HIS MOVIES OR CAUSE'S HE IS AN IDIOT AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED! ANYONE WHO FALLS FOR OBAMA 'S PREACHING IS A TRUE FOOL! NO SUBSTANCE JUST THE SAME OLD THING OVER AND OVER AND OVER! THE HILLARY TRAIN IS ROARING DOWN THE TRACKS!!!!!! THE POLLS DON'T LIE!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!! HILLARY#1.

]]> By: Marilyn South Carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435624 Marilyn South Carolina Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:12:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435624 You Know whats a joke our country is a laughing stock all over the world because of the BUSH presidency!! We finally have a candidate that is for ALL americans not just Black americans!! And Sali .....FYI Hillary mentioned that the RFK kids are backing her..last night on the debate, guess you missed that.!! We as a country must know the world is( none of the candidates Rep or Dem) watching us, can we just behave ourselves and let the process continue, NO ONE spoke about CHANGE until they started to realize that Barack Obama was on to something!!! that seemed to be reaching the people who need a voice, the CLINTONS are for the CLINTONS. I think it was Mitt Romney who said " I can't think of anything worse than having Bill Clinton in the White House with nothing to do" !!! remember what he did when he was in charge... Now they are all for change..not buying it. You want CHANGE.....Here's what you do.... OBAMA08 You Know whats a joke our country is a laughing stock all over the world because of the BUSH presidency!! We finally have a candidate that is for ALL americans not just Black americans!! And Sali .....FYI Hillary mentioned that the RFK kids are backing her..last night on the debate, guess you missed that.!! We as a country must know the world is( none of the candidates Rep or Dem) watching us, can we just behave ourselves and let the process continue, NO ONE spoke about CHANGE until they started to realize that Barack Obama was on to something!!! that seemed to be reaching the people who need a voice, the CLINTONS are for the CLINTONS. I think it was Mitt Romney who said " I can't think of anything worse than having Bill Clinton in the White House with nothing to do" !!! remember what he did when he was in charge... Now they are all for change..not buying it. You want CHANGE.....Here's what you do.... OBAMA08

]]> By: Texas Gal for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435463 Texas Gal for Obama Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:56:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435463 Geezzz people. CNN covered that endorsement for Hillary by Ann Coulter now didn't they? Hillary really didn't answer one question directly last night. The only thing she can say about "change" is that she is a woman. Wow, like that's a resounding endorsement for women's rights when she (a) stood by her cheating man (2) cried on national TV when the going got rough and (3) has Bill fight her battles. She is just wearing out that one liner about a Clinton cleaning up after a Bush. Hanging on the the "good old days". She is SO stuck in the 90's...she went back to that again and again last night. Besides if you add in all the press coverage old BillyBoy got with his tirades!!! Well there you go. Believe me, we Obama supporters fell like it has been all Clintons...especially Bill. Sure miss old BillyBoy's tirades...it was helping Obama so much. But ya know...I just have a feeling he isn't through. Well maybe MoveOn.org can deal with his lies and deceit. With Bill you get bad character and well...bad character is just bad character...it doesn't change. Geezzz people. CNN covered that endorsement for Hillary by Ann Coulter now didn't they?

Hillary really didn't answer one question directly last night. The only thing she can say about "change" is that she is a woman. Wow, like that's a resounding endorsement for women's rights when she (a) stood by her cheating man (2) cried on national TV when the going got rough and (3) has Bill fight her battles. She is just wearing out that one liner about a Clinton cleaning up after a Bush. Hanging on the the "good old days". She is SO stuck in the 90's...she went back to that again and again last night.

Besides if you add in all the press coverage old BillyBoy got with his tirades!!! Well there you go. Believe me, we Obama supporters fell like it has been all Clintons...especially Bill.

Sure miss old BillyBoy's tirades...it was helping Obama so much. But ya know...I just have a feeling he isn't through. Well maybe MoveOn.org can deal with his lies and deceit. With Bill you get bad character and well...bad character is just bad character...it doesn't change.

]]> By: PT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435448 PT Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:54:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435448 I am an african-american woman and Hilary Clinton will be getting my vote. Barack Obama cannot even explain his own policies. Everytime someone in the media calls him out on an issue, or asks him a question of substance, he goes back to his "I have a dream" stump speech. Come on CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Move.org, et al.........when are people going to begin to ask him substantive questions and demand that he answer in details??? Hats off to George Stephanopolis last weekend for asking him about the Tony Reszko deal.....none of the other pundits have the guts to ask him anything other than how he can unite the country. Give me a break....Bill Clinton was right....this whole thing is the biggest fairytale that I've ever seen. Obama for President (please)....anyone who votes for him are just setting themselves up for major disspointment. I am an african-american woman and Hilary Clinton will be getting my vote. Barack Obama cannot even explain his own policies. Everytime someone in the media calls him out on an issue, or asks him a question of substance, he goes back to his "I have a dream" stump speech. Come on CNN, MSNBC, New York Times, Washington Post, Move.org, et al.........when are people going to begin to ask him substantive questions and demand that he answer in details??? Hats off to George Stephanopolis last weekend for asking him about the Tony Reszko deal.....none of the other pundits have the guts to ask him anything other than how he can unite the country. Give me a break....Bill Clinton was right....this whole thing is the biggest fairytale that I've ever seen. Obama for President (please)....anyone who votes for him are just setting themselves up for major disspointment.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435447 AJ, IL Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:54:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435447 I share Clooney's views about Obama. Obama in 08! I share Clooney's views about Obama.

Obama in 08!

]]> By: Stephina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435432 Stephina Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:53:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435432 I like Clooney for what is best at being "Eye Candy" on the big screen but not for his political insight. I like Clooney for what is best at being "Eye Candy" on the big screen but not for his political insight.

]]> By: Kay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435300 Kay Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:42:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435300 Clinton is running to be president, Obama is running to help people. Wake up! Clinton has been running for President since Bill left. And if I not mistaken Bush was also an experienced leader who learned from is daddy's admistration like Clinton learned from Bill's. I want a president who will not only inspire me but will also lead American into the future. Someone who can really challenge McCain on the war in Iraqi and also has a plan for heath insurance that will cost American less than they pay now. All of you who are talking about Obama's experience forget the Clinton and Obama have been in the Senate the same amount of time. Also watch debates and read each candidates web site be informed do your own research do not just follow the media negative press of Obama. Vote Obama!!!!!!!!!!!! Clinton is running to be president, Obama is running to help people. Wake up! Clinton has been running for President since Bill left. And if I not mistaken Bush was also an experienced leader who learned from is daddy's admistration like Clinton learned from Bill's. I want a president who will not only inspire me but will also lead American into the future. Someone who can really challenge McCain on the war in Iraqi and also has a plan for heath insurance that will cost American less than they pay now. All of you who are talking about Obama's experience forget the Clinton and Obama have been in the Senate the same amount of time. Also watch debates and read each candidates web site be informed do your own research do not just follow the media negative press of Obama.

Vote Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Marco,tx, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435281 Marco,tx, Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:40:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435281 Ron, you are from Africa. WHO CARES Ron, you are from Africa. WHO CARES

]]> By: LL, Columbia, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435274 LL, Columbia, SC Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:40:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435274 Clooney said that he did not want to stump because he thinks that Obama is the best and does not want a celebrity endorsement to have a negative effect. Then people get on this, posting about how endorsers are a joke. Yep, that's what Clooney knew would happen. Clooney said that he did not want to stump because he thinks that Obama is the best and does not want a celebrity endorsement to have a negative effect.
Then people get on this, posting about how endorsers are a joke.
Yep, that's what Clooney knew would happen.

]]> By: Ray http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435269 Ray Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:40:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435269 CNN: all Obama all the time. CNN: all Obama all the time.

]]> By: Marco,tx, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435232 Marco,tx, Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:36:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435232 YES,YES,YES. WE WILL WWIN NOW.THANKS TO GEORGE. This has got to be the most rediculous story today. I say today because something dummber will show tomorrow. THANKS CLINTON NEWS NETWORK YES,YES,YES. WE WILL WWIN NOW.THANKS TO GEORGE.

This has got to be the most rediculous story today. I say today because something dummber will show tomorrow.

THANKS CLINTON NEWS NETWORK

]]> By: Sue http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435213 Sue Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:34:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435213 I am so impressed that CNN chooses to report on George Clooney's endorsement of Obama for President. Don't you people have any REAL news to report? I am so impressed that CNN chooses to report on George Clooney's endorsement of Obama for President. Don't you people have any REAL news to report?

]]> By: Jordan, Seattle WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435194 Jordan, Seattle WA Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:32:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435194 Don't blame CNN for this. This is sadly the state of the American public, where endorsements by celebrities do actually matter. CNN is supposed to publish news that matters to people. Yes, most of the people probably posting here think this is ridiculous, but there are people who for one reason or another find vindication for their own preference in a story like this. With Clooney and Oprah specifically you can see why. Both have made a large side career helping with political causes, even though neither has ever entered politics. So people who support their causes would probably like to know who each is endorsing. Yes, I agree that the more minor celebrity endorsements are silly and unlikely to push anyone. But it is a political story technically, and there are people who care... so I would focus your negativity on the American nature that causes people to care, rather than the media that reports to them sadly. Don't blame CNN for this.

This is sadly the state of the American public, where endorsements by celebrities do actually matter.

CNN is supposed to publish news that matters to people. Yes, most of the people probably posting here think this is ridiculous, but there are people who for one reason or another find vindication for their own preference in a story like this.

With Clooney and Oprah specifically you can see why. Both have made a large side career helping with political causes, even though neither has ever entered politics. So people who support their causes would probably like to know who each is endorsing.

Yes, I agree that the more minor celebrity endorsements are silly and unlikely to push anyone. But it is a political story technically, and there are people who care... so I would focus your negativity on the American nature that causes people to care, rather than the media that reports to them sadly.

]]> By: David P. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435167 David P. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:30:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435167 Once again, we see a significant organization or person turning thier back on Hillary. Why is that? Hillary is simply not electable. There is strong debate amongst Dems regarding her abilities. I am NOT willing to chance McCain for four years... my hands are tied - I MUST vote Obama. Fortuneately, I find that pleaseing. Fired up, ready to go! Once again, we see a significant organization or person turning thier back on Hillary. Why is that?

Hillary is simply not electable. There is strong debate amongst Dems regarding her abilities. I am NOT willing to chance McCain for four years... my hands are tied – I MUST vote Obama.

Fortuneately, I find that pleaseing.

Fired up, ready to go!

]]> By: The Brown Hornet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435158 The Brown Hornet Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:29:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435158 "weather she does it right or wrong, as long as she makes a decision, I will always back Hillary Clinton." I'm sorry... I'm actaully for Clinton and I still cant agree with that statement. It's that type of thought that got Bush elected twice. The desicion he made to invade Iraq was wrong. His decision not to do more for Katrina victims was wrong. But there are still people out there who voted for him just because he was a doer and made a decision. I don't understand that line of thought with any canidate. "weather she does it right or wrong, as long as she makes a decision, I will always back Hillary Clinton."

I'm sorry... I'm actaully for Clinton and I still cant agree with that statement. It's that type of thought that got Bush elected twice. The desicion he made to invade Iraq was wrong. His decision not to do more for Katrina victims was wrong. But there are still people out there who voted for him just because he was a doer and made a decision. I don't understand that line of thought with any canidate.

]]> By: Sal in Phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435110 Sal in Phoenix Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:24:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435110 I'm going to be proud to vote for the 1st female president of the united states and be part of making history. Every woman should be proud to vote for her. Lord knows, the men have screwed things up for far too long. I'm going to be proud to vote for the 1st female president of the united states and be part of making history. Every woman should be proud to vote for her. Lord knows, the men have screwed things up for far too long.

]]> By: charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435088 charlotte Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:23:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435088 Who do you think would be the most help with Clooneys' Africian cause? Who do you think would be the most help with Clooneys' Africian cause?

]]> By: Joe, Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-435014 Joe, Boston Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:16:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-435014 Who cares what some ridiculous actor is going to vote for? Who cares what some ridiculous actor is going to vote for?

]]> By: Desiree http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434897 Desiree Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:06:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434897 These endorsers are a joke. Obama represents himself as an advocate for the poor in the US so, Oprah builds a large school for the poor in Africa . What has Halle Berry & Scarlet Johanssen (besides George Clooney) accomplished for the US??? These endorsers are a joke. Obama represents himself as an advocate for the poor in the US so, Oprah builds a large school for the poor in Africa . What has Halle Berry & Scarlet Johanssen (besides George Clooney) accomplished for the US???

]]> By: stan pitts pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434861 stan pitts pa Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:03:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434861 way to go george, we love you!!! way to go george, we love you!!!

]]> By: sali http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434846 sali Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:01:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434846 I find it amusing all these people saying how much Obama reminds them of RFK when they were probably less than 10 years old in '68... I also find the new media delinquent in not headlining that RFK's three children back Hillary Clinton. CNN is a sham... this isn't journalism... there is equal to watching the political version of Entertainment Tonight.... I find it amusing all these people saying how much Obama reminds them of RFK when they were probably less than 10 years old in '68...
I also find the new media delinquent in not headlining that RFK's three children back Hillary Clinton.

CNN is a sham... this isn't journalism... there is equal to watching the political version of Entertainment Tonight....

]]> By: Captain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434834 Captain Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:00:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434834 Hey Clooney, I have a lot of respect for you. That cool Wobble Head thing that you do has definately paid your bills and then some. But, never be afraid to speak. You are still an American Citizen. What happened to your dad was just politics as usual and NOT YOUR FAULT! Don't be afraid to speak up and voice your support. Keep doing what you are doing Clooney, I liked you in everything you starred in, except "Batman and Robin". You Rock!!! Obama 08!!! Hey Clooney, I have a lot of respect for you. That cool Wobble Head thing that you do has definately paid your bills and then some. But, never be afraid to speak. You are still an American Citizen. What happened to your dad was just politics as usual and NOT YOUR FAULT! Don't be afraid to speak up and voice your support. Keep doing what you are doing Clooney, I liked you in everything you starred in, except "Batman and Robin". You Rock!!!

Obama 08!!!

]]> By: Cliff CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434820 Cliff CA Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:59:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434820 I mean, really, what difference does it make who endorses a candidate? I don't think Clooney's endorsement will make any difference and neither will MoveOn.org's. Ann Coulter's endorsement of Hillary is a publicity stunt and is a laugh. I think voters are starting to suffer "Endorsement Fatigue" as well as "Obama Fatigue". Enough already! Please! Come on, Super Tuesday! Hurry up so we can put an end to this continual onslaught of meaningless endorsements and over the top hype. I mean, really, what difference does it make who endorses a candidate? I don't think Clooney's endorsement will make any difference and neither will MoveOn.org's. Ann Coulter's endorsement of Hillary is a publicity stunt and is a laugh. I think voters are starting to suffer "Endorsement Fatigue" as well as "Obama Fatigue". Enough already! Please! Come on, Super Tuesday! Hurry up so we can put an end to this continual onslaught of meaningless endorsements and over the top hype.

]]> By: California voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434792 California voter Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:56:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434792 CNN you've got to stop trying to make this election another Anna Nicole or Brittany Spears event. Please. Just because Obama has paid for political commericals on CNN shouldn 't cause you to make a headline out of every person that mentions Obama's name. It started with Oprah and now we have Hulk Hogan, and George Clooney. You're beginning to not only be slanted but looking more like a tabloid press. CNN you've got to stop trying to make this election another Anna Nicole or Brittany Spears event. Please. Just because Obama has paid for political commericals on CNN shouldn 't cause you to make a headline out of every person that mentions Obama's name. It started with Oprah and now we have Hulk Hogan, and George Clooney. You're beginning to not only be slanted but looking more like a tabloid press.

]]> By: Stacy Clarks, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434780 Stacy Clarks, Texas Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:55:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434780 GO OBAMA/EDWARDS!! 08!!! GO OBAMA/EDWARDS!! 08!!!

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434774 Sam Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:54:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434774 Big deal. Celebrity endorsements are silly. Big deal. Celebrity endorsements are silly.

]]> By: gelbu lama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434756 gelbu lama Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:53:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434756 i whish mr. obama lead the february 5th. super primaries election. i whish mr. obama lead the february 5th. super primaries election.

]]> By: Celine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434752 Celine Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:52:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434752 Thank you Clooney. You are a smart man! Obama '08 Thank you Clooney. You are a smart man!

Obama '08

]]> By: demwit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434737 demwit Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:51:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434737 i. e. Clooney is a looney i. e. Clooney is a looney

]]> By: gelbu lama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434704 gelbu lama Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:48:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434704 i whish obama win the february 5th. super primary election. i whish obama win the february 5th. super primary election.

]]> By: alice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/01/clooney-supports-obama-but-won%e2%80%99t-hit-the-trail/#comment-434659 alice Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:44:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4963#comment-434659 Who cares? Ted and Caroline Kennedy's endorsements went PFFT in Florida which went Hillary overwhelmingly. Who cares? Ted and Caroline Kennedy's endorsements went PFFT in Florida which went Hillary overwhelmingly.

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