This isn't the first time she has expressed that she has not been pround to be an American……………all the excuses away from the Obama camp can't change that she is not a proud American unless things are going 'her' way!

So in Michele Obama's adult life, she had nothing else to be proud of? This is just another way the Obama team is trying to make Obama into a God they think we should all worship.

Good and bad, I have always been proud of my country.

Michell Obama said “For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country, because it feels like hope is making a comeback… not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change."

There is NOTHING in there that says that she wasn't proud of America before. I think the media is looking way to much into this. She said that she is is really proud of her country because hope is coming back to america. I would have to completely agree. I am hopeful and proud to call myself an american. That doesn't mean that i wasn't proud to be an american in the past, that just means that I am more inspired now than i was previously. Things need to stop being taken so out of context.

CNN blocks comments that are not in Barack's favor.

I agree, the democratic party is seriously fractured. This most important primary has become a racial and discriminatory tragedy. Hillary Clinton should be the candidate, it is the only thing that will save this election for the democrats.
I am beginning to believe that those who are adamant in seeing Obama as our candidate will never admit that it is a mistake and that he is not the one to run against the republicans. For many, it is a pride in a person who identifies with them racially. I can honestly say that I do understand that pride.

I have that pride in my country.

Michele Obama said on national television: "This is the first time in my adult life that I can say I am proud of my country.

I never thought that I would ever say I would not vote for Barack Obama if he became the candidate, but the more I watch and listen, especially a comment like that, I am uncertain if I would.

Bill Clinton is raked over the coals for the littlest comment. Michele Obama is excused because she is only a Princeton University and Harvard Law School graduate? No, not by me and not by many others. I hope our soldiers all over the world can justify her comment. I can not.

I think Mrs. Obama really expressed her true feeling and that she feels that there are two factions in America and that she identifies with one and discriminates disregards the other.

Mrs. Obama, I would say if you are not a proud American and have not been proud of this country, then leave. Being the First Lady of our country takes a proud American. Good Luck in finding a better country.

Michelle Obama is so fake.. shes 2 face..

what divisive politics will say and do to stray voters from the real story. a story that is based on change and hope and features a leader with the heart and ability to do what's right.

the point here is the word "REALLY"….

i mean, really….this is desperation and hypocrisy on the part of the mccains and clinton.

BARACK OBAMA '08!!!!

Oh brother CNN. Obama HAVE NOT won their parties' nomination yet. It's called journalism.

CNN continues to try to make stories where there are no stories. You need a busy news day.

Oh brother CNN. Obama and McCain HAVE NOT won their parties' nomination yet. It's called journalism.

THIS IS WHY WE NEVER GET ANYTHING ACCOMPLISHED! This article is stupid…has NO meaning, and it wont help no one person get healthcare insurance. CNN YOU SHOULD ASHAMD OF YOURSELF!

Two things:
Authorized or not authorized, Obama used, borrowed, stole, whatever you want to call it, words and context in his speech as if they were his own. If this is not plagarism, at very least is DISHONEST!! AND SHAMEFUL.
I do not see him being fit for office in more ways than one.

As for MO, more than once her tongue has been slipping and giving us a window into her hipocracy, double standard, and their "entitlement" attitude. Enough already. She is not first lady material. Affirmative action may be arguably acceptable in other settings, but NOT for the single most important job in this country.

well just goes to show you how nasty and dirty the Repubs are, they knew exactly what Michelle meant and are using it to play low ball politics, this is why "we can do better" in electing a sound mind over a nasty snide family as the McCains to the WH, their are from the same cloth as the bushes: nasty, evil pompus and arrogant! Stay out of the bushes!

I'm sorry, but she really should apologize for that comment. Even if she did not mean to say it, she should apologize for having said it. It was a really stupid remark, and the presence of the word "really" does not at all change its context in my opinion. Michelle is blessed for the opportunities that this country has presented her with — not just now, but for her entire life — and she should have loads of reasons to be really proud of this country.

The really sad thing is that Bill Clinton is a true patriot, and even when he makes remarks 1/10 as insulting as this one he is crucified. The thing that has me most irritated about this whole campaign is how President Clinton has been so demonized by his own party.

Hillary '08.

Sounds like Michelle isn't too fond of wearing a flag on her lapel either.

On Monday, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama told a Wisconsin audience that “For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country, because it feels like hope is making a comeback… not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change."

People on teh right - including Cindy McCain and Rush Limbaugh, who I heard talking about this before - are making a mountain out of a molehill. Michelle Obama is NOT saying that she has never been proud of Maerica before - she's saying that right now, her pride has never been higher.

And what's wrong with that?

CNN why dont you quote her exact words. Not what she says she "meant" but what she Actually said …. here it is in case you dont have it

"What we have learned over this year is that hope is making a comeback. It is making a comeback. And let me tell you something — for the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. "

This is a big story about nothing. If the Obamas were not proud Americans, Barack wouldn't be running for President. This is just a preview of the nit-picking and word-twisting that McCain will resort to in the general election. Typical Republican tactics.

Oh Cindy, have a "sat down". No one is trying to hear from you. Stop trying to instigate a non issue. If you would take Michelle's words in the context for which it was meant, you would understand what she was trying to say. You're perpetuating the blond theory here. Sit down and just be pretty, ok?

can we say macaca moment? told you, the repukes would use this to their advantage, and will make barak hussein obama look week and anti american

I know what Michelle meant. Her husband is running for president, so she must dress it up, but basically thoughtful, mindful people haven't had anything in recent years to be proud about–but Obama is restoring hope. The Republicans have ruined this country–who feels pride in that?

The McCains are gearing up for an expected uphill battle with likely Democratic nominee Barack Obama. It's unusual for a spouse to go after the other spouse though.

Get real, Mrs. McCain! I and Michelle Obama are very proud that this country is finally accepting the possibility of electing a competent, caring and visonary national leader without the moniiker of "Male WASP" tucked in front of his or her name.

The Obama campaign's statement has little to do with what Michelle said and just looks to be a dodge. If you looked at the video you can see she said exactly what she meant and meant what she said.

Michelle Obama is a true patriot. She has told her story of the difficult times that Obama and her have had succeeding when the odds were often stacked against them. We are tired of candidates (including McCain and Clinton) trying to take their opponents down with negative attacks. The Obama’s have had nothing but respect and high praise for John McCain’s patriotism. I think that the McCain’s should return the favor and act more dignified than these gross and petty attacks.

I hope the response to Michelle Obama's comment is enough to move on to more important issues the country needs to discuss.

The whole quote is even worse. She later talks about feeling alone in her frustration and disappointment. How utterly arrogant. Read the quote.

Michelle Obama said:

“What we have learned over this year is that hope is making a comeback. It is making a comeback and let me tell you something, For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction and just not feeling so alone in my frustration and disappointment. I have seen people who are hungry to be unified around some basic common issues. It has made me proud.”

Vote Hillary '08

As a US Navy Vietnam Vet (1969-1972) I am not interested in putting anyone into the White House who has not, throughout her husbands political career, been proud of this Country. She wasn't proud of this country with her husband as a Senator? Please. Give me a break!

Well, behind every good man is a …………woman! Makes me really wonder what Senator Obama is made of?

Obviously the McCain and Clinton camps are struggling to come up with anything negative to say about Obama. McCain can be a stooge of the Bush administration and Clinton can flip-flop on ost of the major issues in this election (she voted for the war, she's against the war… etc.), but all they can say about Obama is that he's too optimistic and that his wife made a comment, that when placed in the context of the speech she was making, is a positive statement about how engaged people have become in the political process. This only illustrates how McCain and Clinton are political dinosaurs reminiscent of old-style partisan politics as usual.

There is no comparison as far as first lady status would go. Cindy is graceful and has a long record of service. She shows incredible support of her husband. For some reason, Michelle comes across as thinking this is about her. Michelle appears as a scowling, angry, finger pointing, arrogant, controlling wife. She is another dissatisfied privileged liberal.

Cindy is smeared for prescription drug abuse. I'm not sure I see that as a legitimate criticism as the other candidate himself is an illegal drug abuser.

OK this is a non-story. Cindy McCain looks like an abused wife who needs a referral to WEAVE. This won't stop Barack's momentum. Nice try though.

I don't know about you, but it's time for the fat lady to sign in the Republican party. As for the Democrats it's coming down to the wire.
i am rooting for Obama. Then watch McCain steam roll him in
the general election when all the Clintonites go Republican. The New England Patriots may have lost the super bowl, but the Patriot McCain will win the election.

Oh my God! It is a slow day at CNN.
Give em' hell Michelle.
Go Obama.

Guess Michelle is as bad as Barack when it comes to speaking off the cuff. Maybe she should go home and put away Barack's dirty socks.

Oh boy, McCain's trophy wife decided to weigh in….

Too bad she can only say air-head things like, "I am proud of my country." (That, by the way, is the same mentality that got us into Iraq)

Is this what you call a good 'ol political ' cat fight' ?. LOL Good grief ladies. I am sure Mrs McCain would have the wisdom to have understood the intent of the comments, instead of verbatim. Any ' average' America knows what Mrs Obama meant. LOL..Makes one wonder what kinds of folks are driving this ship called America doesnt it ? LOL

I know one thing–Hillary Clinton has been proud of her country for her entire life, and she is the best candidate to represent the Democratic party!

Cindy McCain actually SPEAKS!! Wow. The Stepford wife has vocal chords and can actually vocalize something.

oh puhleeze…this is what the media chooses to focus on in "scrutinizing" mrs. obama? i am waiting for the day a real reporter writes a story based on actual fact finding. THE OBAMAS are not without their tarnish yet they are being GIVEN A FREE RIDE by the press. this latest story in the spin cycle does not rise to the level of reporting. it is more distraction from the real news - BARACK IS AN UNEXPERIENCED LEADER, albeit a good speech giver.

Michelle Obama…just another example of a leftist who deep inside loathes America. You see this attitude in the liberal media with countless stories on American atrocities in Iraq but no coverage of Medal of Honor winners. I'm certain if a conservative said something controversial and degrading it would dominate news coverage for days. Watch how little this plays in the media…watch.

Michelle Obama is really not a very pleasant person is she?

If any of the Clintons said what Obama,s wife did you Obama people would be calling them every dirty name you could. Mrs Obama also said on ABC she would not vote for Dem unless it was Obama, I guess thats the way you unite the country.

the same old story; What she meant is….. giver us a break

Is this what you call a good 'ol fashioned political ' cat fight ' ? LOL Good grief ladies. I would think Mrs McCain has enough wisdom to understand the intent of Mrs Obama's comments. I am sure every ' average' American knew what she meant. Makes one wonder what type of people we have running this ship called America, doesn't it ? LOL

I thought the plagiarism argument from yesterday was ridiculous but this takes the cake!

I don't believe I have heard more than 5 words from "Ms McCain".
Now she is making headlines with a typical Republican "i am proud to be an american" mantra. The Republicans will FOREVER try to paint ANYONE who does not share there destructive brand of politics as unpatriotic. The last time I checked we, as Americans were allowed the freedom of speech. Since when does that make us "UnAmerican".

I am not which comment is most "kindergartenesque" the implication that Michelle Obama's patriotisim is in question or that Barck Obama plagerized a speech.

There really must not be much to find wrong with Obama, because if there were, you can be SURE that both McCain and Clinton would be all over it .

Cindy Mccain is the old version of barbie loooool Cindy you think you have chance with Michelle Obama? Think again. Michelle is an educated person, strong, independent unlike you all you do is doll up like a barbie sorry to tell you but you are useless Cindy Mccain

OBAMA AND MICHELLE all the way
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS WE CAN

Have we nothing better to focus on than disecting intentions? Anyone that finds Mrs Obama's statement as offensive, just needs something to pick on. Our society lacks an interest in real issues, that's evident in our politics.

The level of turnout particularly for the Democratic party is absolutely deserving of "special" proud label. The overall voting turnout in the past has been dismal for a country that is in a war to "spread democracy".

For those of us who unable to see the distinction, shame on you…

To be proud of your country because you have always been proud of your country is anything but a solid argument. As a matter of fact what it tells me is that Mrs. McCain doesn't know what she is proud of. I suppose like most Americans Cindy McCain was not proud of her country when she was watching images from helpless Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, which looked more like a third world country than the United States. Or when she sees poverty on the streets of Michigan, or dying American children with no healthcare. The sense of pride is connected to the achievement of creating something meaningful and better. There are many moments in our nation's history that we are not proud of. Yet we hope, that the American people will find the righteous spirit to continue to do better for all Americans. To be proud for the sake of being proud is exactly the blind-sighted attitude that has caused the world much grief. For one all dictatorial regimes dwell in illdefined pride.

Well, Well, Well isn't Cindy McCain a piece of work! The republicans are so silly, they would LOVE to argue over this statement of Michelle which is NO BIG DEAL instead of talking about REAL issues like the mistakes of the war, education, health care, and the economy…oops, John McCain doesn't know about domestic issues, especially the economy.
I pray that Obama can go up against McCain, the FLIP-FLOPPER! The person who has no domestic agenda. And I think it is terrible that Cindy McCAin is is using tricks out of the Clinton handbook!

Ann, Los Angeles

Learn How to Read !!

This is just like the Clinton camp. Are we not all sick of junk like this?! The McCaing campaign needs to learn to stick to real issues, not drama.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Why doesn't the McCain family fight hand to hand with the Obama family, and the the winner gets to be president. Short fight. John time for you and Cindy to take your afternoon nap.

Well considering Mrs. McCain's Age, one could infere that she was quite proud that in her youthful days she was proud of the fact that african americans were merely inferiors beings that deserved no equal treatment in this society. Would it be rational for me to bring that up after her statement of "always" being proud of her country.

Of course not. These politians seem to cross lines of common sense too often. It is ridiculous to focus on that small portion of Mrs. Obama's comment without the benefit of context. There are times I have not been proud of this country. The fact that we let religious extremist of the christian kind force their views onto any and everyone else that occupies this country and this planet, is not a particularly pride inspiring thing to me. Does it mean I do not love my country or that I should be here trying to make it better? I think not.

-sun

I agree with Michelle Obama. I too am really proud that people are getting off their butts and getting involved - taking part in there future.

I think the press and the candidates need to focus on the important issues and the "point " Michelle was making-not try and make a mountain out of a sand pebble.

I have never been impressed with Michelle Obama.
She has made some other statements that have really bothered me.
I agree that as long as it's in her husband's favor, then it's OK.
She should be representing the Democratic Party, not just him.
I don't see, and haven't seen, that she is behind the party, but just her husband.
That to me is not what it is all about.
And I'm also glad to see that attention is brought to his great oratory skills, and questioning what is really behind those words.
I don't ever want to discourage anyone from voting, but is a blind vote for Obama based on "following the pied piper" really the right vote for America?
I think not.
And when you look at his junior status in the senate, and his wife's comments, do you still follow? I think not.
Even "the media" this morning was raising the question - how could America put such a junior Senator into the most powerful office in our country? He is not ready, not yet.
I still hope for a dream ticket (dream being the operative word!), but I hope more that we all come together when the nominee is decided.
The important thing is to win the White House from the Republicans!!!

Michelle probably didn't mean to say what she said, but she should still apologize to those of us who are offended by her remark.

That said, her remark hasn't changed my voting preference: I was for Hillary before and I happily voted for her in today's early primary in Texas. Go Hillary!

Way to go Cindy, Michelle's words convicted her, it is the true language of the extreme Liberals

now HILLARY IS TO BLAME for what MICHELE SAID? wow, you obama freaks are OVER THE TOP!

Another non-issue that the Republicans hope to win on come November. I find it amazing that neither Hillary nor McCain will debate Obama on issues, but rather silly non-issues.

Pride leads to arrogance. Maybe honor would be a better word.

haha, is this the best McCain can come up with for obama? it's gonna be a bad election for the republicans

American citizens, yes we should be proud to be in this country, but we should not be proud of the downward spiral we have caused in our foreign policies, our economy, and our war. I am also proud to be proud of a New America that wants to change (which Michelle meant). I hope this clears anything up for those out there that are missing heart. The difference between Obama and the other candiates is that the truly EDUCATED(religion, the world, politics, etc.) people in our country are behind him. Look at your statistics.

What is wrong with having an opinion? Last time I checked, this is the United States of America where speaking one's mind is considered an inalienable right. I served in the military and I must say that Mrs. Obama is a true patriot for saying what she did! Wake up America! Stop lending importance to these silly political games from the Clinton and McCain campaigns!

Give me a break. This is non news. I am roughly the same age as Michelle Obama, and let me tell you, it's been a while since I've been REALLY proud of this country; particularly in the past seven years.

People who think you have to constantly express pride in your country or you're somehow unpatriotic drive me crazy. I happen to think the opposite is true. If you love this country, you speak up for the changes you believe in and try your best to help make those changes.

People who are trying to dissect this comment and somehow turn it into something it wasn't just make me laugh. The last thing we need in the White House is another robot spouting blind patriotism as justification for his or her own personal agenda.

oh puhleeze…this is what the media chooses to focus on in "scrutinizing" mrs. obama? i am waiting for the day a real reporter writes a story based on actual fact finding. THE OBAMAS are not without their tarnish yet they are being GIVEN A FREE RIDE by the press. this latest story in the spin cycle does not rise to the level of reporting. it is more distraction from the real news - BARACK IS AN INEXPERIENCED LEADER, albeit a good speech giver.

We are know what Michelle meant. I was not proud of the country after we invaded Iraq. I was not proud of the country when the president was caught red-handed in a sex scandal with an intern at the workplace-the White House. I am never proud of the country for all the dirty smear politics.

Come on get a life people why do you let yourself get suckered into this BS. Every person on this planet has said or made comments that could be misconstrued in more ways than one, its called being human. Look we have a sitting president who can fill a book with his idiotic comments. Bill and Hillary made comments during there political years I a sure they would like to forget as would the American people. I am a proud veteran who served under Ronald Regan and I am not offended by Michele Obama’s comments. Obama 08

To Johnson:

It's not the "media", so stop blaming the messenger. Think about it. She said, "For the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country". I could never say that, for I am ALWAYS proud of my country, in good times and bad times. Stop making excuses for the Obamas. You just can't get away with saying something so unpatriotic, especially during election time.

Funny, If Hillary Clinton had uttered those exact words, CNN would be villifying her on every show. But because they came from Oprah's boy's baby mama "it's all good". She REALLY didn't mean it that way. Well, let's see, maybe Bill Clinton didn't REALLY mean anything racist with his Jesse Jackson comment. I didn't see his comment as racism, but I don't really think in color. If Jesse Jackson was white, won in SC, and still lost the nomination, and Bill made the same statement, guess what, it would have been ignored. Media is feeding the BS frenzy to try & stop Hillary, so McCain can win. Obviously it's a see-saw of favoritism and it's wrong. Reporters should be professional enough (like Wolf) to keep their political biases in check. Talk about wanting to be a super delegate….

How sweet, now McCaine has decided to make his trophy wife speak to the press!

I feel the same way. This is the first time I am proud to be living in this country. Those that are ignorant don't understand how much this country is lacking. Try living in another country for some time and then you'll understand what she means.

With our deteriorating reputation all over the world, her words are completely accurate. This is just another cheap ploy by the republican party to try and make the obvious winner look bad in this race. McCaine, you will have NO chance, unless you run against Hillary!

I guess when the country CAME TOGETHER for all the heroes lost on 911 … the fireman, the policeman, the ordinary citizens of Flight 93 that fought back … when all the American flags waved from every home and business … that didn't do it for her.

I've seen her on the stump multiple times. She's used this line before and this time she just misspoke. People should not read one or several quote(s) and try to define a person.

Michelle's comments are being blown WAY out of proportion not to mention they are being taken out of context by most media sources.
And Frankly, I agree with her, there are many things to be proud about America for but we haven't had too many of those in recent decades.
So are you going to call me un-American for that comment? Tell me to find another country? Because my family has been in america since 1690, this is my country, my country that gives me the right to speak out against bigots and misguided leaders of our nation.
To berate Michelle Obama for her comment is what is really un-american, and I feel ashamed that people make such attacks on free speech in the name of America, which is in the name of my ancestors who lost their lives in the revolutionary war, civil war, WWI, WWII and korea, who fought for our freedom.

This is real dumb to argue over. The dems will fall for anything to tear down their own party.

I'm an independent, but what a stupid story to make dems beat on each other…

The crazy thing is: the dems fall for these headlines all the time and then just pummel each other.

Wow, another day another controversy that is 100% media manufactured and completely lacking in any substance whatsoever….

MIchelle Obama is a disgrace.

Of course the biased media will quickly turn this around and try to justify what she meant to say.

This campaign is only for the moment. They are not looking out for America's best interest. Any educated voter should be able to see through the scripted rhetoric and realize this campaign is riding on a false hopes for America.

The campaign should be ashamed of themselves.

At John McCain reallies he sings Weird Al-style parodies about bombing Iran and he and his supporters laugh about it. Iran: a country accused of being a threat despite intelligence suggesting otherwise, a country with a large civilian population, a country that Cheney and folks want to invade. That sounds a lot like Iraq to me.

Is that the America you're proud of?

cindy mccain's had too many surgeries - the law shouldn't allow it. at least michelle is "natural".

Change for all the: TOTO"s, not just Borack Obama's…

Uhuru, Kwa Yoti (Kiswailli) Ask Obama!

Kevin in Fl: Be careful who you call a fake until you know Cindy McCain and then you will clearly know who the fake is. Apparently you have did some reading on Michelle Obama's background so take the time to check out Cindy McCain's background.

Much ado about nothing….

Senator Obama makes me feel proud to be an American.

There have been times in the past that I was very proud of my country, such as when the Kennedy Civil Rights Act became law in 1964, but there were other moments when I was not so proud to be an American, such as when President Bush invaded Iraq for no clear reason.

The families of the dead Iraq citizens are wondering what we have to be proud of.

Oh brother!

My admiration for Cindy McCain just went down a few notches. What a petty thing to say.

Michelle Obama did not mean that she has never before been proud of her country. In all her speeches she talks about the opportunities she values as an American. In this speech, she stated her pride in America because for the first time large numbers of Americans are taking part in the political process. I've heard her speak before many times. . .this time her position wasn't clearly stated.

I'm wondering. . .has Cindy McCain or anyone writing these blocks ever failed in articulating a position?

Really now!!

okay here we go again. I too can say for a long time i'm proud to be an afro-american in my adult life! This country has been running itself in the ground for the last few years since I can remember. I was just thinking the other day when was the last time i have seen a sign on a product saying "made in the USA" we have pretty much marketed our "american" status away that it is almost impossible to be "truly american". Let's get back to the political scene at hand and be happy that in what's left of being an american we still have the right to choose in a democracy a president of any color or gender. Lets get back to making the USA the USA it should be. OBAMA 08!

This is a non-story except for those who want to read something into it and give themselves the vapors. To the critics of Michelle Obama: Really, if you were on stage for months at a time, you think every sentence out of your mouth would come out exactly as you'd like it to? Michelle Obama and Barack Obama have both spoken at length throughout this campaign about how his story would be possible in no other country on earth. Obviously they're proud Americans. But some people insist on ginning-up the fear machine and trying to create phony hysteria.

Keep digging Michelle. First, it was the "Now or Never." Now, it's the "proud of my country" thing.

So prior to this, Michelle was proud of this county, but not "really." So she was faking it all her life. Did I get that right?

Like I said, keep digging.

So Michelle has never been proud of America until Obama ran for president. This is really sad.

If Obama loses because of things such as this, I, and a large of America will be let down.

Obama can change america if the hard core democrats will let him do it.
I am a Republican, but I can see that Obama can be the JFK of our generation. Democrats, please don't let the Clinton Machine bring down this man and bring down our chance for change.

The McCain camp of course wants to bring down Obama. If Obama wins McCain has a tough fight.
IF Clinton wins, people like me will go to McCain. The Youth will stay home and not vote. The conservatives will all band together and fight against Clinton.
Obama can change this nation. Clinton can keep us on the same course.

Whenever you want to find the most negative comments about our country, all you have to do is look for comments from foreigners overseas and for comments from left-leaning Democrats like Michelle Obama. If you want to find people who take pride in the U.S.,, warts and all, look for a Republican to comment. McCain 08

WHAT controversy?!? This is non-story…give us some REAL news!

Should we be proud of our actions in Iraq?

Boy, I wonder how all of us would fare if every comment we made in public could be interpreted, reported and then commented on by the media and our rivals. This is the part of politics, on both sides, that I am ashamed of. I think we have more important issues to debate.

michelle obama is an arrogant elitist. If I have to put up with her for eight years being first lady looking down at us.. I'm moving to Ireland

REEEERRRR!

CATFIGHT

bra and panties tickle-fight for the presidency!

Who is Cindy McCain and why should anyone care?

I've been proud of my country since I can remember… my father served PROUDLY in Vietnam and instilled that sense of pride when he told me that America is the greatest nation on Earth. Although our leaders make mistakes, in no way does it change my father's message. Those who despise America do so for only one reason– envy. Our noble nation has on more than one occasion saved the world from certain doom, and we are still doing it in the fight against Islamic extremism. These facts alone should make all Americans proud– for Michelle Obama to say "for the first time" is shameful– our way of life has made it possible for her and ALL people to succeed in this nation, and if she can only be proud because her husband is winning then I say to hell with her.

CNN keep this junk off the ticker…. your just giving the Billary crew more crap to whine about….. at least post this one… i promise not to be so hard on CNN in the future… but "give me a break"

Sorry folks, but I haven't been proud of my country in a long time either:

- Waging an unwarranted war
- Implementing educational legislation that hurts students and schools more than helps them
- Shipping jobs overseas
- Idolizing celebrities who are drug abusers, rapists, and thieves
- Allowing the greed of corporate stock holders to ruin our economy
- Watching the Canadian Mounties respond in New Orleans before FEMA or any other national program did
- Seeing headline after headline detailing school shootings and having the same old gun laws that don't protect innocent children

WE NEED CHANGE!! Am I proud to be an American? Yes! My grandfathers both fought in WWII and my dad is a Vietnam vet. I feel like this country has to try harder to make them proud of their sacrifices. Blind, undeserved pride is foolish.

Mr. Obama,

Please seal up your party's nomination today so it can move forward.

Sincerely,

Philip

This is political correctness from the Right.

The sad thing is that PC doesn't wear well on the Right. It is positively ugly.

OMG, it talks! I don't think Cindy wants to take on Michelle. Michelle is from the southide of the Chi and will verbally chew Cindy up and spit out her flavorless remains.

Mrs. Obama has made other comments that are express her thoughts about "OUR WAY" politics. When asked if she would support the democratic party if Hillary wins the nomination, she replied it would be something she would have to think about. Yet, Hillary clearly states that when the time comes, it will be a unified democratic party. " Should she fail in her quest for the nomination, she will stand firmly behind Obama. Michelle's comments yet again make it clear that it is all about her husband and not much about politics or the people.

Every time the Obama campaign screws up it is the same response: What he meant was…. Now that Mrs. Obama disses the USA, the spin is…What she meant was…. I am so sick of their lies and double talk. The media is terrified if they say anything at all, Obama will cry foul and race…

I really believe the American people are much smarter than to allow Mr. & Mrs. Obama to be the next occupants of the White House. And that is exactly what I meant.

When will the media grown up?
And when will politicians stop trying to bring other candidates down and start running on the positive and not the negative?

Every time someone says something negative it only makes 'themselves' look bad.

Obama '08

How does it feel, OBAMA-BOTS, to draw the ire of the media?

Yeah, Michelle's (Obama's), true colrs are being exposed now. Years of imbibing the HATE AMERICA messages from their so-called Pastor is beginning to show.

WAKE UP!, America, be4 you sell your souls and country to this EMPTY-SUIT called BARACK OBAMA, who like Anti-Christ, is deceiving people with "great swelling words" (Revelation).

Isn't that nice, that McCain's silly trophy wife is "proud" of what her country does, even when its actions at both home and abroad are dispicable? What a truly "perfect" Stepford wife first lady she would make, eh? NOT!!!

I have always been proud of my Country. Senator McCain is a True War Hero. What has Obama ever done? If Mrs. Obama was never proud of her country until now, I suggest her and her husband find another country to live. He should resign from seeking the Democratic nomination for President.

I'm sorry. Michelle Obama is an educated woman. She's not unaware of what words mean. She says, "For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country." In her entire adult life, the country has done nothing to make her really proud. That is exactly what she says. So she wasn't really proud when thousands of Americans gave blood after 9/11? She wasn't really proud when thousands of Americans opened their wallets and homes after Katrina? She's not talking about the government. She is talking about people, the American People and how they are acting now that makes her proud, but what about their actions before?

Oops! What I meant to write is, "I'm wondering. . .has Cindy McCain or anyone writing these blogs ever failed in articulating a position?"

Guess I have just proven my point!

I want John McCain to tell me how his presidency woul be different that of George Bush. He has yet to say anything that would lead me to believe there will be any difference in the issues facing the American people, including the (100 Year) war in Iraq, health care, (no new) taxes, etc. Where is hope?

Michelle Obama is just full of it. She and Obama both act so holier than thou - All the while, they were profitting from the suffering of low income people being forced to live in the slum lord conditions of Rezko's housing scams. THEY ARE BOTH HYPOCRITES!!

Water under the bridge as of yesterday. The anti-Obama supporters are in full-effect over this non-issue. Continually only reading what they want to see, and hearing what they want to hear. The key word is "really", but I guess the uneducated wouldn't know what to do with that word.

Michelle and Barack… scary one is a liar the other is pandering

I am bewildered at the depths that each party will go to try and persuade the voter. Everyone knew what Michelle Obama meant in her comments and yet there is still the patriotic rhetoric comming from Cindy Mcain who may or may not have taken her pills this morning….It works both ways.

Johnson, Yeah there is something in there that states she wasn't before. "For the first time" Pretty clear she wasn't before with those words.

If Bill Clinton had made the same statement it would be front page news and talked about on every news channel.Why is it that she should be treated with kid gloves? For the first time in her adult life she is proud of this country, does this mean she will be known now as just an American or will she and her husband still be African Americans? Or is she still not yet that proud?

Get Real! I have seen racism all my life. I am white and have had no tolerance for the Black, Mexican and Asian jokes that my pears have felt comfortable to say around me. I think it is un-American to be sexist or racist. I do believe these comments are hurtful and inappropriate. I can you tell you, I have never felt so much pride after the Iowa Caucus. To know that all those white folks were voting for the better candidate in their minds, regardless of race, color or creed. I know what she meant. You can pull at the words all you want. I feel the opposite of what I felt when I saw the Rodney King Beating. We are on the way to having our first Lady President in Hillary Clinton or African Amarican in Barack Obama. It is appropriate for me to say. "I have never been so Proud to be an American".

If you've ever traveled overseas you would realize this isn't the greatest place to be. Too much hate!!!

Michelle Obama said "in my ADULT life." That means, basically, the past 20 years. Makes sense to me!

She's only proud of her country now because her husband may get the nomination. If he lost, I take it, she would still not be proud of our country? How SELFISH is that?! Thiis shows both Obamas are out for themselves!

Oh Please give a break the fact that some of the things that have come out during the past administration ,have brought disgrace to America in front of the world community ,like the pictures from Iraq prisons did that make you proud to be a American. Because that went against everything we stand for. so stop with the hypocrisy , we all wanted to hide the facts.!!!

Obama's wife said it right. She is not a proud american. Maybe finally people will see what she is all about. HERSELF.

I just love how these stupid wives, and more stupid husband, of these stupid candidates stick their foots in their stupid mouths, then see them banished from the public eye until the advisors can teach them how to talk publically, to control their stupid emotions, and try not to look as stupid next time on camera.

This whole issue is being taken way out of context. I can already see the Cintonians spinning this to make it look like Mrs. McCain said that first.

OMG. Simple minds. Can folks get anything beyond a dumbed down sound bite? I know exactly what Michele Obama was talking about. Did anyone notice the word "very" in front of "proud."

Were you very proud to find out about Abu Gharib? Were you very proud of Guantanamo? Were you very proud of the suspension of Habeas Corpus? Are you very proud of the "unitary" executive under Bush/Cheney?
If you're ***always*** "very proud" then maybe you dont have very high standards.

I'm not voting for Cindy McCain. I'm not voting for Michelle Obama. It doesn't really matter to me how one spouse or the other phrases their pride in their country. This is a big "So what?" in my book.

In response to JP SW, I think that you all have little to do than to sit and speculate what should be said or how it is said. Michelle Obama has the right to freedom of speech and in case you all don't understand why Barak is still in the race is because some of your relatives voted for him how else would he be the front runner and guess what some more of your relatives, friends and coworkers will be voting for him in these upcoming elections, now go and get on the phone and call them and tell them that you think they should support the white woman that is straining to keep her pride in tact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sick of this Michelle and Obama. I don't like this kind of people. They are arrogant and have nothing to show to back it up but talk talk and talk. I wish they disappear already. I just can take them anymore. sick of them. Go away Obamas. Americans don't like you. Go back to Africa where people like you , then. sick of them. sick of them.

"Jack February 19th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

So in Michele Obama's adult life, she had nothing else to be proud of? This is just another way the Obama team is trying to make Obama into a God they think we should all worship.

Good and bad, I have always been proud of my country".

Unless you're an African American woman living in America (((Jack))) theres no way you can critque her statement! You know not of what you speak.

Geez, a whole lotta something about nothing - again.

I believe that the news media better be careful about continuing to fuel such silly political points to grab attention. This reporting only divides the country and for what to increase the profits of news organization.

This story is NOT news. It is noise.

What happened to reporting on issues?

CNN has blocked nearly every pro-Clinton comment I have made that has criticized Obama.

Michelle Obama's statement was pretty clear. Why are Obama's handlers trying to spin it differently?

Why did CNN not make a bigger deal when Michelle Obama said she wasn't sure if she would support Hillary Clinton if she were the nominee? Can you imagine what they would have done if Bill Clinton said he wasn't sure if he'd support Barack Obama?

And this is how McCain is going to unite this country. I say divide.

Here come the divisive, fear-war monger's.

CNN: the Crap News Network. If this is the best you can deliver, please stop. This is not a story. This is not journalism. This is mere gossip. If there's nothing else to report on regarding the election, you should focus on real issues like Kosovo's independence, Fidel's resignation, etc. etc.

Oh come on!…Cindy McCain will NEVER be in the same league as Michelle Obama…Keep parading her McCain…The more people see of her - and you, the better the Obamas will look to them.

The word 'really' does mean something in the English Language, doesn't it? Michelle Obama didn't say,'for the first time in my adult life, I'm proud of my country…' Well, I know Mrs. McCain has a good command of the English Language. I don't 'really' think she was responding to Mrs. Obama's statement.

I doubt CNN will post this because it is not pro-Obama, but that comment made me sick to my stomach. Say whatever you want, but apparently Michelle Obama likes the country only when things are going her way. Sorry, I like my country through thick and thin. Where's the "Hope" now Michelle? Can I have a mulligan on my Georgia vote?

The truest form of American patriotism is constructive dissent when necessary. We do not have to always be blindly proud of our country and ignore the fact that we know our leaders aren't doing the right thing and we are headed in the wrong direction. American pride is pride in the ideals our country was founded on and a determination to work hard to take it back in the right direction.

So many people get caught up in American symbolism and think patriotism merely means saying the pledge with a hand over your heart and putting US flag bumper stickers on pickup trucks.

“I just wanted to make the statement that I have and always will be proud of my country.”

Really? Were you proud of it when you first learned of Japanese Internment or black slavery? Were you proud of it when you saw images of black men being lynched or shot with high pressure hoses? Were you proud of it when you learned of the McCarthy Era or Lieutenant Cally? Such a blanket statement is no less ridiculous taken out of context than Michelle Obama's.

Oh come on! Voters are turning out in RECORD numbers! Tens of thousands of people are coming out at events for the -primaries-! 15,000 here, 20,000 there, even hitting 25,000 people! This is absolutely monumentous. The American people are finally starting to realize that this is THEIR government! THEIR votes! THEIR politicians! You can't make change without the people of America demanding change. And here they are, finally demanding that something gets done in Washington.

And how people are finally responding to Washington, that is something to truly be proud of America for…

Is Cindy McCain proud that America ran on the back of slaves? Did she feel proud of her country when people had to die just for basic civil rights? Was she proud of her country when Japanese people were put into internment camps in Arizona? Was she proud when the country's military abused prisoners in Iraq? Did she feel proud when so many Americans were left without help and support during and after Katrina? This is still the case today. When you mindlessly and pompously claim to always be proud of your country that's when the need for improvement and reparation gets ignored. But it must be hard to see the need for change when you sit in high society all your life.

Michelle Obama's comments have been taken out of context. Anyone who cannot see this is stupid and foolish. See through the poisonous lies and innuendo, people. Read the entire article.

Obama 08!

p.s….wife stealing cindy mccain shouldn't talk. she and her clariol color #4 should really be quiet.

First time she's EVER been proud of her country? Well, that tells you something you Obama Zombies.

McCain loves his so much he wants to keep killing them.

Be smarter than than America. Vote for Hillary !!!!!

This reminds me of when she said "I would have to think about voting for sen. clinton" after barack said "we're going to unite behind whoever's the nominee"

Her explanation of what she "really meant" does not ring true. What she original said is what she really meant.

The more and more this goes on the worst it gets for the country. John McCain and his camp just needs to sit back and let Obama and Clinton eat each other up. Then once they divide the Democrat party you come in and win a November election and then go on to have a crapy 1st term and We'll all sit back and watch as Republicans will keep defending him no matter how worst he makes this recession. Then, we'll watch this ALL happen over again in 2012.

Al Gore, Jeb Bush or ANYONE NEW in 2012!!!!

I don't think we should be raking anyone over the coals over this - Mrs. McCain and Mrs. Obama included.

Let's try to focus on what the person was trying to say - we have a lot to be proud of!

Both Mrs. McCain and Mrs. Obama are essentially saying they are proud of our country, and that's a good thing all around folks!

Please, let's not turn this into a battle of "i'm more patriotic than her."

The voters are ready for substance - not blind patriotism. We should be beyond that!

OK, CNN let's wait till 8pm E.T. tonight to start reporting political news. Grabbing onto Michelle Obama's comments which seem harmless is ridiculous. Then to highlight, Cindy McCain's comments as a direct response to Michelle Obama's comments is distracting.

I'm not going to bad-mouth John McCain's 20 year younger, rich attractive wife. But it was pretty telling to see GH Bush endorsing McCain. Everyone on the stage at that endorsement was older than 70, except Cindy McCain.

Obama in 08!

Kevin in FL,

How do you feel about the DNC's decision that your vote (along with others in FL & MI) won't count?

Of course Cindy loves this country. If you're white and blond, you can steal and get off with a slap on the wrist.

I'm not sure anyone should be "proud" of what our great country has become under Bush. I never thought I would see such an erosion of civil rights. I never thought I would see us waterboarding (torture). I never thought I would see the evaporation of habeas corpus. Never thought we would send almost 3000 young men and women off to die (and more to be maimed for life) in a war in Iraq on trumped up pretexts to prove that Bush is more of a man than his father. God help us. I love America, but we can do better than this.

So, for the first time she is really proud of her country? What has her husband (Barack Obama) been doing in previous years that didn't convince her to be proud of her country and his accomplishments?? I cannot vote for Obama because I do not believe he can lead our country in the direction I hope for it to go and as a lifelong Democrat, I will note vote in this November election if he is the nominee and I cannot vote for McCain or any Republican. Mrs. Obama makes negative comments about Hillary Clinton, such as she didn't know if she could vote for her if she was the nominee. If Bill Clinton had made a comment like that about Barack Obama, it would be played every 90 seconds on TV. Mrs. Obama should learn in life, everything can't be just her way.

Was she McCain's third or second wife? Anyway, she's proud of her country. Me, I'm still married to my first wife, and I'm proud of my rock-n-roll.

If this is the first time in her adult life that she is "proud of her country" then she has NO business trying to get into the White House. Frankly, she shouldn't even be invited as a guest to that symbol of America's greatness.

What absolute arrogance.

GET OFF IT, McCAIN! Patriotism IS the last refuge of a scoundrel.Everyone is proud of how you served your country in the last war that was a mistake.

I don't believe anything that comes from Cindy (tee-hee) McCain. She's just his latest trophy wife. She'd look good standing on top of a wedding cake, but brains? I doubt it….

Yeah, it's amazing how she can only be really proud of her country when people back her husband.

One of things I really hate about Obama (and now his wife) is they completely disregard ANY of the efforts ANYONE made in the last 20 years. Somehow EVERYONE else has been wrong and Obama is the ONLY one who could have done better. What an ego this man must have.

WAKE UP AMERICA

My interpretation of Michelle's comments. Anyone who has lived through these difficult seven years where the Constitution has been 'rewritten', lives have been lost, years of hardwork washed away with one big wave, more veterans remain in unstable conditions, the world despises our interference,…… should I say more?

We have to hope for a new day, a new beginning and I must say, PETTY COMMENTS, BICKERING, BITTERNESS, etc will send the sun away…. sometimes I think that God too must be fed up of people trying to hope for betterment in their lives.

Grow up America….. and be proud of the values the founding fathers gave us….. change being one of them.

Well, this comment can only be good news for the Clinton Campaign.

It's like they said when Obama made the comments about the our soldiers in Iraq's "wasted lives"-A gaffe in Washington is a politician telling the truth. Michelle,Michelle, Michelle how could you?

Obama is simply a motivational speaker with no plan to do the things he claims. It is simply a false statement because no matter what you have to tangle with the republicans to get anything done and Hillary has proven she can stand up to them.
BK

I will state right here that I am not so proud of our country at this moment-not when we support torture, allow this President to shred the parts of the Constitution that subvert his mission, allow the very important race for the Democratic bid to be reduced to a mincing of words, and base our votes not on research, but the latest poll of 500 people. This is not the America I was proud of in my youth. In THAT America, people listened, truly listened, to the candidates in the several months (not years!) before a
convention, had pride in this country's ability to help other countries without bombing them first, and held accountable leaders who broke the laws they were sworn to uphold. When we get some gumption back and impeach Bush and Cheney, then I will be proud of my country and its leaders again. And that includes Clinton and Obama, who should be in Washington supporting the impeachment.

The Obama's keep opening mouths and inserting feet.

Barack Obama is James Frey.

Oprah endorsed James Frey’s book ‘A Million Little Pieces." It turned out to be a fake.

Whether she was conveying heartfelt feelings–or simply miscommunicated–A woman with a graduate degree from one of the best Universities in the world could have done better.

Either way–her comments ignored a whole lot of American history over the course of her own lifetime.

Those of us who were there sacrificing and creating the successes of the past 40 years (which enabled her black husband to run for public office, not to mention her own professional career)–don't appreciate being rendered irrelevant.

The point is that while I am certainly proud to be an American, I am not very proud of bone headed stunts, but there are times when I am indeed very proud: the upsurge in participatory democracy is certainly one.

The WIVES of the candidates are not running for office, so I really don't care what dumb things they say. What do the CANDIDATES themselves say? That is all that matters.

It would behoove Cindy McCain to be quite because her past is not stellar. This is a woman who was addicted to pain killers and actually stole drugs from her employer. That had to be a PROUD moment as well. Don't sling dirt unless you can handle the dust.

this woman comes from modest means, goes to Harvard law School on the taxpayer and institutional dime…comes out and makes a fortune, marries another Harvard educated and paid for graduate, shares the american dream with the biggest crook in chicago (Rezco) , lives in a several million dollar home and then gets a free ride from the american press to the white house….and still…she is not proud of this country….she is not satisfied with what this country has had to offer her…………give me a break….wake up america….

Oh Please guys. Who can say they have been proud of the way the country has been going in the last 7 years of the George Bush era? And by the way..who is Cindy?

what does Obama's spokesman mean that it wouldn't be possible in any other country? … slam America then slam the other democratic countries … looks like Michelle Obama is showing the true sentiments of the church she and Obama have attended for 20 years … anti-white sentiment. Sad but true.

Wait a minute, please. Are we all out to get Michelle for making
a mistake in words. Now the Republicans will never let Michelle
live this down. All I know, is Michelle is a good American in every
way. This is Old Politics Tricks. How long are the American people
going to believe this bull.

this is just the begining

How will she be able to serve as a role model to young Americans and represent the US around the world, when she has implied that this country has not given her anything to be proud of until now? I can tell you that while there have been times I've been disappointed in the actions taken by our country, I have been overwhelmingly proud of my country and what past generations have accomplised. This is unacceptable rhetoric on a potential First Lady's part.

She is FINALLY proud of this country and he has a problem with our FLAG and THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. I have a big problem with both of THEM. Let's elect HILLARY in 08.

I will just say if anyone other then Michelle Obama said this we would hear about it for weeks. I am not saying her intentions were bad but just that it would be questioned for weeks. If anyone else said if thier candidate didnt win they may not support nomineed it would have exploded. Both of these comments were almost ignored.

If Barack is nominated, the Republicans will crucify him and his wife. I hope he's ready.

I love my kids. But if my kids tortured someone or sold guns to Iran, I wouldn't be really proud. Anyone who is really proud of the way our country has behaved over the past thirty years is better off becoming a citizen of China or Russia, where they do a whole lot more of that kind of crap. Because America is remembering what it stands for this year, and the Obama administration will make America a beacon of liberty and hope it hasn't been since JFK. And will make us ALL proud.

I find Michelle Obama's comment to a freudian type slip where she has told us all what she really feels. If her husband is leading with momentum she is proud, if not, she sees no reason to be proud of America.

T