March 1, 2008
Posted: 09:58 AM ET

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Win Butler, of Arcade Fire, performs with the band in Australia recently (Getty Images).

(CNN) – Add a few more stars to the long list of celebrities lining up behind Barack Obama.

The celebrated indie rock group Arcade Fire will perform two concerts for Obama in Ohio on Sunday and Monday in advance of the state’s crucial primary contest, CNN has learned. They’re set to perform at an Obama rally on Sunday in Nelsonville, southeast of Columbus, and again on Monday in Cleveland.

The Montreal-based group consists mostly of Canadians, but is fronted by Texas native Win Butler, who initially reached out to the campaign to organize the gig.

Butler made his support for Obama public in January after the New Hampshire primary, when he blogged a pointed, if somewhat profane, critique of Clinton's victory speech on the band's web site.

According to the music web site pitchforkmedia.com, the Arcade Fire frontman isn't the only high-profile indie celeb to endorse Obama: Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and Conor Oberst, a.k.a Bright Eyes, have also jumped on the Illinois senator's bandwagon.

– CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby

Filed under: Barack Obama • Ohio


Pasha   March 1st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

The heaviest load of a nation is the subject of being their leader. I think, one person can bear it. Others are busy enough to their style, haircut and old being (needs more care, isolated hospitals).

Nation is not a nation if it has not culture. Arcade Fire is a party of our cultural things which has moral values, motivation and encouragement, and so on.

Arcade Fire, sports, and other jobs are the parties which arrange a nation's eyes to the right path. Why? Because they create business, no one will think about some thing bad because being busy to his job or entertainment. So, who ever say, Arcade fire is liked by the children or it is bad thing, he or she has not understood it's great role. It has great scope in every society.

Those qualities proves that Obama can lead the nation into the real change.

Sabrina from Calif   March 1st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I happen to think the support of 27, yes 27 flag generals, is a lot more of an endorsement for Hillary Clinton!!

These strong men support the only other person they feel is strong enough to lead this great country, THEY TRUST HILLARY CLINTON!!

Hmmm, let's see, do you value the opinion of Arcade Fire, a bunch of Canadians, or 27 of our most distinguished highly decorated American generals? The question and answer speaks for itself!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!! VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!! HILLARY 08

Wall   March 1st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Hey Kim - just read your post about Obama/Powell - except I think you mean Obama/Powell 08 - would hate for you to show up to the polls a year late. In reality I think you have some real substance in your posting - I am a Caucasian male who would love to see the mold of giving us only stuffy Caucasian males for president shattered beyond repair - I mean in many cases some of these guys could not be less inspiring or effective leaders. The sad thing is this Obama character in my opinion is so lacking in substance that it is astounding the attention he draws and it will be in my humble opinion a shame if he is in the history books as the first nontraditional US president - we have had eight years of mediocrity with Bush - I do not feel like another four years of mediocrity with the empty words of Obama, who himself only a few years back when he ran for the US Senate said that he would not consider a National campaign because of his lack of experience - but now Colin Powell I would feel very differently about - he is a man who I believe has real substance and would have been more in the limelight now if the Bush administration had not shafted him as Secretary of State (thanks Bush - another great job - wish you had listened more to Powell instead of giving us one of your stooges in Rice) So yeah Kim - I am with you except change that around in my opinion and take Obama out of the equation COMPLETELY and give us Powell!! Otherwise Clinton or McCain get my vote.

Laurie   March 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Just heard Will. I.Am's new song….sounds tooo much like cult worship for me.

Maybe what Obama needs to be is a guru or a tel-evangelist. He definitely has you guys in a trance. Looks a little alarming for me.

This sounds like bangwagon mentality now and not locially sound and focused judgement.

Bill from Pa.   March 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

obama does like this kind of music…………………………………………………..

he is just hoping that all the college weirdo's come out for

a big pot head party. This musical group really does not have any #1 hits……………………………………………………………………………………………………

So the circus goes on and on……….Thankk God for CNN.

We can post our view points, and see what really matters.

Thanks again CNN.

Vicki in NY   March 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I'm disappointed in the indie rock scene. I thought the point of indie culture was to think for yourself, not follow the crowd. When I think for myself, looking at the actual issues, it's clear that the best candidate is Hillary Clinton.

Kathy, from comment 1: I am a fan of Arcade Fire and have known who they are for years; it is moronic, immature, and irrelevent to suggest that Clinton supporters aren't 'hip.'

As we all should have learned in high school, what's cool isn't always right.

elmo   March 1st, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Grandstanding is that how you get people to vote? Obama has no clue on foreign policy or if there are terrorist groups in Iraq, yea, i want him as commander and chief. he is more an actor trying to be politician. Go to hollywood Obama where you belong.

Spirit of America   March 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

This is Womens History Month. Why not really celebrate it by allowing Hillary to make history as the first-ever US President! Instead we have all these male singers joining forces with the one man who is standing in the way of this history-making event. When the woman is clearly the most qualified, why give the job to a man? Haven't we had enough of this sexism in America?

Wall   March 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Awesome - Love that Obama has the ears of youth - maybe he can convince them to stop driving around with those ridiculous sound systems blasting base out of the trunk of their cars - I usually can feel the vibration inside my body for a minute or so before they actually drive by - hey if he is president maybe I would at least get that out of it - I mean he looks about as uptight in those suits as any corporate exec I have seen so he cannot possibly like the base boomers either. LOL - what a joke this primary is proving to be.

Jen   March 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Woohoo!!! Barack, you are the whole package and know exactly what America needs!!!

Shey   March 1st, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Let's see, celebrities only count if they're for Hillary. Got it….
My mind spins at the hypocrisies forwarded on these message boards. I have to put on my twisted logic hat to keep up with everything

Having said that…
It doesn't matter to me how Hillary has run her campaign, I will not vote for her under any circumstances, even if it means sitting out this election, I will not vote for McCain either.

Hillary lost my vote forever when she consistently rolled over and played dead and fetched for Bush. She's been Bush and Co's lapdog for the past several years……….UNTIL it wasn't prudent to do so because NOW she wants to be president.

IF you've been paying attention for longer than the past 6 months…you'd know this is just one of her 'experienced' rolls she's played.

This isn't a sporting event where you root for your team no matter how they're playing the game. It's real life, with real problems in our country.

The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over again…hoping for a different outcome. Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush,Clinton.

Ready on Day One? Is this going to require, from now on, that every one suitable for the presidency will have to have lived in the white house first?

C'mon people…..let's play this record out.

Vig   March 1st, 2008 2:47 pm ET

This just reinforces Obama's image as a rock star, hip, fresh breeze of air. Clinton has the righ stuff, Obama has concerts

Ted van Tol   March 1st, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Good morning America!

Dont make the same mistake this time!
Obama will change not only America but we will have a better world when he is your president. Respected over the whole world.
He is a gift of heaven!
Vote for him!

Ted. The Netherlands.

Bob   March 1st, 2008 2:44 pm ET

No Clinton dynasty …

We need fresh face….

No scandals.
On foreign policy we should talk to every one…..

This will boost our understanding of the world.. and we will know why they hate us….

Please no 100 years of war or scandals….

Lets fix our bleeding country, and bring home our troops and focus and isolate al-queda

WJ   March 1st, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Great News! If you guys ahven't heard of The Arcade Fire then you're not up to date with the current music scene - they're one of the biggest indie groups in the world.

Sean   March 1st, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Ok, who is Arcade Fire? Never heard of them at all. This is definitely some headline and attention grabbing news. No names flock to support Obama in Ohio leading up to the primary! Film at 11! LOL

Frank   March 1st, 2008 2:38 pm ET

hahaha, this country is in trouble. We can not vote based on the best interest on the country, instead on some nonsense speeches, rock stars. Obama claimed he opposed the Iraq war, did he vote? and based on the information FBI and CIA provided, he still said "No". What kind of thought he had, put our country in danger, or something is hidden? My vote goes to McCain if Hillary is not the nomination.

Kim   March 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Oooh I like Obama/Powell 09!!!

Nancy   March 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

James Smith writes:

This is news? Forget about issues, let's talk about how cool Sen. Obama is to be endorsed by rock bands. The 20-some odd flag generals that showed support for Sen. Clinton during her speech on foreign policy makes her seem like such a nerd. Vote for cool, America!!!!!

Now this scares me that young people would vote jfor someone just because a rock bank endorses. This is what we have been saying all along Obama is only getting the young vote because of stuff such as this. GROW UP

Pasha   March 1st, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Leave or Love Obama is the………………..2008

Fresh brain can do a lot for the United State's future development. I hope, the time of prosperity of each and every one is appeared depending only the correct placement of your single vote.

Who will give us rest, refreshment, and excitement, if we vote for our wives. The house will be yours and you would play with the dogs.

Care and Cure the health of the society with the help of your power.

RJ   March 1st, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Sorry I;m more interested in the Superior court case in California
Clintons vs Peter Paul for Campaign Finance Fraud
Why is that such a secret!!!!!

Matt in Ohio   March 1st, 2008 2:31 pm ET

This sounds pretty silly to me. An indie Canadian rock band with a limited college audience doesn't sound like a smart way to go when trying to capture the conservative, blue collar Democrats of Ohio. This might serve to capture a few college votes for him but may alienate core democratic voters in the state and may not resonate well with undecided voters. He would have been better having Stevie Wonder of Beyonce headline for him. They have much greater universal appeal and would attract an audience more likely to vote on Tuesday.

My college kids say they are going to camp out the night before for front row seats and then leave when the band finishes.

Sabrina from Calif   March 1st, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Arcade Fire? I don't think this is as much of an endorsement for Obama, as it is drumming up exposure for their band.

They probably think Obama is running against the only Hillary they know about, HILLARY DUFF. Since they are relatively unknowns, they should concentrate more on their record sales.

Obviously, they are looking for a way to boost their career in the name of politics. Not COOL guys!

Hannah Wirtshafter   March 1st, 2008 2:29 pm ET

As has indie singer/songwriter Andrew Bird, who played a benefit concert for him on Feb. 28, 2008

sivananthi   March 1st, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I DON^T GET THIS….
IF THE DEMOCRATS ARE MOSTLY VOTING FOR HILLARY CLINTON AND T HE INDEPENDENTS ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA , WHY IS OBAMA GOING AS A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE??????????????????

BY THE WAY WE LOVE YOU ARCADE FIRE……………….

HR-2003   March 1st, 2008 2:26 pm ET

OHIO IS OBAMA'S LAND.
TEXAS IS OBAMA'S LAND.

OBAMA IS FOR CHANGE.
CLINTON IS THE PART OF OLD GOVERNMENT.
NAFTA WAS SIGNED BY HER HUSBAND & SHE SUPPORTED. SHE SAID, NOW SHE WANT TO FIX IT. FLIP FLOP HILARY.
OBAMA OPPOSES NAFTA FROM THE BEGINING.

I LIVE IN OHIO AND ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS (50) WILL BE VOTE FOR OBAMA.

MY FAMILY IS SUFFERED FROM NAFTA. NAFTA IS GOOD FOR CHINA AND BAD FOR US.

YES WE CAN & SUPPORT OBAMA BY ALL MEANS.
NO DOUBT THAT OBAMA WILL WILL THE NOMINATION AND WIN MCCAIN.

HE WILL BE THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF USA.

Athan from MD.   March 1st, 2008 2:26 pm ET

WAKE UP DEMS.. VOTE HILLARY!!

if BO wins in Texas will be ONLY BECAUSE REPUBLICANS WILL VOTE FOR HIM.

With John McCain well ahead Texans can vote in either party's primary, Republicans have been casting hate Hillary vote.

michael   March 1st, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Sen. Clinton accepts donations from troubled firm
1 march

Sue   March 1st, 2008 2:21 pm ET

People what is going on,did any of you think this is what's going on in side our white house too..(Everyone take a deep breath) no matter what the turn out is, , no one had anything to say about Bush or make him tell us what's going on. (Put him on the stand)

no obama EVER   March 1st, 2008 2:21 pm ET

This only confirm to me the hipocrasy of obama. I thought he wanted change! this is business as usual, taken from the pages of Bill Clintn's campain.

is Arcade fire anyway low on sales?

Hillary or McCain I'm tired of this celebrity culture. ENOUGH we are electing a president of the US, not the next american idol.

liephobe   March 1st, 2008 2:20 pm ET

PLEASE SEARCH CLINTON BEFORE YOU VOTE FOR HER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim in Canada   March 1st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

This is for Mr McCain. Nafta means North American Free Trade Agreement. Our soldiers are not for trade, they are there for NATO, for Afganistan and for Canada, so I sugest that you leave them out of your politics. By the way do you know how many have died for the good of the people of Afganistan? I think they deserve your respect.

elizabeth   March 1st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Like someone said before The Arcade Fire didn't ask him to perform. They're doing it because they support Obama and also they did come in at number 2 on the billboard music charts so yeah they are celebrities. Maybe you've just never heard of them.

get real   March 1st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Its called a rally for a reason, to get people excited. Also, the band wanted to do this, not other way around. If Obama campaign said no, all of you people complaining would have then said, oh Obama think he is too good to have an Canadian band at his rally. It is very common to have bands play at rallies.

Obama 08

The Truth, according to the good folks in Cleveland   March 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

The more the Clintons attack Mr. Obama, the more America wants to embrace him. Thanks, Maggie Williams (great reverse psychology tactic). Can't wait to hear Hillary's concession speech on Tuesday.

XOXO

The Ohio constituency.

Darla from PA   March 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

This comes in reply to Peter who noted (and those are not my typos or grammatical errors I’m copying into this quote): “You people are keep saying that he doesn't have experience and can't make decisions… yet you say he is the chairmen of the European committee. How come an inexperienced senator be a chairman? The reason why he is a chairman is because his experience and can make a sound judgment. Remember IRAQ. Is Hillary a chairman of anything? May be chairman of dirty politics.”

The sad fact is, Peter, a title itself does not infer any experience whatsoever. And Barack himself confessed he as Chairman had not convened any oversight meetings because he was too busy campaigning. So, certainly, he can make decisions—and in this case he obviously “decided” it was more important to campaign for President than to actually do something about the military situation in Afghanistan, the same situation he talks so much about on the campaign trail and promises to fix “when he is President.” Well, he’s already had more than a year to do something about it—so I can’t say that gives me a lot of faith. But while they’ve both been campaigning, Hillary has actually implemented actions to provide better care on several fronts for our military members so valiantly serving our country, she took on the President to ensure injured military members did not have to give back their sign-on bonuses as was unfortunately happening under the Bush administration, and the list goes on. And no, she wasn’t doing that as a Chairman of any committee, simply doing her job as a lowly member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee. I don’t see how anybody can call that dirty politics—it is a part of what politics is supposed to be about. But I guess Barack hasn’t learned that yet; he’s too busy giving speeches. (He gave another speech too—the one where he told the constituents that had just voted him into the US Senate that he would be serving out his entire term because he wasn’t experienced enough to run for President yet. Oops, guess he and all his supporters forgot about that one too.) Sorry, but I’d rather vote for the person who actually does the jobs she’s been hired for and has gained the actual experience; not the one who only makes pretty speeches about it but then fails to follow through. Our country is in too precarious a situation for that—please think about who you’re really voting for people.

Ron   March 1st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

This is such a cheap story Id rather read Dr Seuss than this garbage.CNN go back to school

jason   March 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Seems to be more of the same… scorched earth strategy and fear tactics vs. authenticity and good judgment. And voting for Obama does not mean one has a misguided view on the role of women in society; that is just wrong to say. On that logic, a vote for Hillary would be perceived as racist, which is totally incorrect!

Arcade Fire should not swing anybody either way, but I still say go Obama!

Also I would respect Hillary more if she would be transparent about things like financials and tax returns.

The women of Rhode Island   March 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Obama's entire campaign has been an overwhelmingly positive one. He is truly a blessed man and we can't wait to cast our votes for him THIS TUESDAY ( we are counting down the days). We support President Obama.

Barack Oprah   March 1st, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Young voters don't know the differesnce between Obama and Oprah.
So, they actually voting for OPRAH.

Donna   March 1st, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Look, Hillary is the past, Barack is the future. Maybe another time, Hillary would have been right for our times. She is more of the same that we've seen in Washington for decades. Why would you want more of the same? Her campaign has been nearly entirely gender-based. I'm sorry, it's not just about women, it's about all of us. Barack is all-inclusive. He has united millions of people world-wide. Bush, Clinton, Bush, why another Clinton, I ask you? It's not Hillary's turn, it's the people's turn. The people are taking back their interest in politics and are taking back their government. I am proud to support Barack Obama. He has inspired me to care and volunteer for my country.

Barry   March 1st, 2008 1:51 pm ET

And yes, of course because they're young voters, they're crazed. Yet Hillary cries and then suddenly wins a primary, who are the crazed voters?

The women of Rhode Island   March 1st, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Another reason we love Obama.

Barry   March 1st, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Chris in Orlando

Just because you're out of the loop in music doesn't mean everyone else is. The Arcade Fire are one of the top bands in Indie Rock today..
They sell out shows where ever they play.

What the hell is the point of the campaign BUT to get people to vote for you? Are you that dense? Why's Hillary going on Jon Stewart's show? For fun?

Pete Riojas   March 1st, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Obama wll use the same Intell. Info.given to Hillary and the rest of the Congress when they gave Bush authority to pursue Iraq on WMD.Will he trust the Intell. community or will he go against it as he did W/Iraq if lets say, Iran was to have WMD with the help of RUSSIA.

experience minus judgement equals disaster   March 1st, 2008 1:46 pm ET

OBAMA WILL WIN….end of story. Like it or not.

Rebecca - Fresno, CA   March 1st, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Great… large numbers of young people are supporting Sen. Obama and the musicians that support him are willing to do what they can to keep the momentum going!! I am so excited to see that young adults are becoming engaged again …… My children and I agree on something for a CHANGE (no pun intended). Obama 08

Abbas Elkhalifa   March 1st, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Go…Obama Go…

Darla from PA   March 1st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

This comes in reply to NW above who stated: “Would Laura Bush or any other first lady so arrogantly claim such experience? I do not think so. And if spouses count as they seem to in HRC's mind, then Michelle Obama is equally an expert in the matters of health care as her job attests.”

IF Laura Bush or any other first lady aside from Clinton or Michelle Obama HAD actually implemented a national health care program that is now responsible for providing health insurance through the federally sponsored/jointly funded state programs to 6 million American children that would otherwise not have it (a plan by the way which Obama has chosen to implement in his state, as have 38 other states) OR had spoken out independently to the U.N. on Chinese soil about Human Rights and Women’s Rights, then they certainly would be entitled to claim such experience. But they didn’t. Hillary Clinton did (among many other accomplishments, independent of her husband)! So Hillary Clinton is certainly entitled and should very rightly reference these accomplishments and experience (even though Barack seems more than happy to try to take credit for that health care in his state without giving any credit whatsoever to her).

Chris   March 1st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Hillary supporters are losing it. It is a sign that Hillary is losing and desperate.

From the polls, we know that the educated with at least a college degree vote for Obama and the opposite vote for Hillary. Hillary is still in the race mainly because of women and racially motivated people.

Wake up people. You made a mistake with Bush. Now don't repeat again Hillary is FRAUD. Why would you vote for someone who refuse to release her tax return.

SAY NO TO BUSH AND CLINTON.

CLINTON = ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF BUSH.

OBAMA = CHANGE.

Brent   March 1st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I am concerned over the ramifications over Hillary and Event 39.

bill   March 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

go to hillary clinton the movie on you tube to learn about her electoral fraud investigation.its terrible

akaDoug   March 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

IF only Barbara Striesand would support Obama and then we'd know the world was right!

Big news for the youngsters and I'm hoping it will fire them up for Tuesday in the 4 states…however I'm more impressed with the MIlitary commanders that are endorsing him, the leaders of the Senate that endorse him, the Unions that endorse him and of course the majority of the country that wants to roll up our sleeves and work with him to make a better country!

Lee to Lee   March 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Is Hillary on the Daily Show news? How about her handing out cookies on an airplane? Or talking about her hairstyles?

Hillary's celebritiy buddies have been on TX radio talk shows all this week talking about what a great pal she is. Then she held a rally with Ellen Degeneres cracking some lame jokes.

If you mention Rezko then talk about Peter Paul, Stan Lee, and Norman Hsu.

What is that old saying about pointing a finger?

Joss   March 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

"Now, one of Clinton's laws of politics is this. If one candidate is trying to scare you and the other one is try get you to think, if one candidate is appealing to your fears and the other one is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope." -Bill Clinton, 2004

True. Look it up - there is a clip of him saying that on you tube. Funny how things turn out. I guess he will be voting for Obama then?

PS in VA   March 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

You guys continue to amaze me by supporting a loser. Hillary needs to go home.

11 straight loses in a row! What part of loser don't you understand?

Thanks Arcade Fire! You guys know a winner when you see one.

Darla from PA   March 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hmmm, interesting! Once again, CNN is choosing to report on something positive about Barack's campaign while remaining silent on Hillary's lineup of musical talent endorsements and concerts and songs that are being put on for her! When will CNN be reporting on that "story" (including alive performance in Dallas Monday night)?

(Now the other question, since I've not listed any details will CNN actually let this post make it to the list of comments or will it die in moderation as have the dozens of other thoughtful, factual posts I've tried to post?)

KAY   March 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I will not waste vote on Obama

Brandy, NJ   March 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

XAVIER

Pointing out that Obama and his constitutional law education really doesn't help him.

With his constitutional law education he voted for the schiavo law which was unconstitutional and over-stepped the powers of congress. Even he admitted this in the last debate when asked about votes he would take back.

Running on 'being right on day one' … apparently he isn't always right on day one. Further more, Hillary voted for the war resolution under the idea that X would happen … when Y happened she took back her support. Hind sight is an amazing ability, in the schiavo law there was no hind sight to be had … the law is what it is … he said he knew the moment he voted for it that it was a mistake.

So this shows that Obama is not only not always right on day one but he doesn't trust his own judgement and goes with the flock.

THIS IS WHY CLINTON SUPPORTERS CALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS SHEEP. He is not a leader, he follows.

Dalmo   March 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Brazil and the world want Obama president from USA.
We want new leaders and new generation in the power.
We want leaders that unite people but never divide them.
Obama 2008!

jad   March 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I can see him in the white house already. People are fed up of the same people getting elected over and over. I think Obama will break the Bush- clinton routine in washington DC

Nickie   March 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Never seen the band, but judging by the amount of comments I'm thinking this must be a really big deal for the younger more political savvy crowd. Obama is an incredible candidate and I'm excited about what is going to happen in Ohio and Texas. I've never been so engaged politically and I'm 42. I think that this has been so good for America. Personally though, I'm pretty sick of the dynastic feel to the presidency. Its long past time that we get someone new in the White House who isn't tarnished by all the political garbage of the past 32 or so years. The world watches and waits for us to do the right thing. Vote Obama '08!!!! Anyone that can get the young so energized and excited about politics has my support!

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Why doesn't CNN report anything negative about the Clintons!?

Mike   March 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Obama supporters, keep making harsh comment about Hillary, without the support of her supporters Obama will never win in November, so please stop the hating!

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting the Clinton's illegal fundraising trial?

Pia   March 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Oh, Hillary, I almost forgot to ask you once again-
WHERE ARE YOUR TAX RETURNS????? WE THE PEOPLE WANT ANSWERS!!!

Alex   March 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

This disappoints me… I love Arcade Fire. I wish young Americans weren't so ignorant. I feel like I'm the only 19 year old who supports Hillary.

RAFi68   March 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

the same people that support obama are the one who are going to cry when obama takes this country down to the toilet…

Joe, Newark   March 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Great… So instead of caring about issues we are going to listen to some music group? Musicians are the last people you should listen to about policies. They are just full of themselves and think everyone should care what they think. At least it'll get young people involved in politics.. cause thats what politics is, lots of music and fun things.. right?

Johnny Hodge   March 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

ouch Arcade Fire. I used to have respect for you. Your albums and lyrics made it seem like you understood the world. How mistaken was I? At the end of the day EXPERIENCE, REAL STRENGTH (see Hillary), and CREDIBILITY (not afraid of your own history) really matter. I am a true Democrat who believes that if a candidate does not know how to handle tough issues (see RUSSIA, CHINA, ETC.) then I cannot support them. and no having a SUPER TEAM around you doesn't count (see GW BUSH). I have been proud of America since I was born. Nobody is perfect and to pretend so makes you arrogant and stupid. Do bands do this to increase album sales by the way? I hope not….or to be seen as having picked the COOL PERSON over the PRACTICAL. Pathetic indeed.

vl   March 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Gosh, what are we doing here? Are we having a "Battle of the Bands" or are we voting for a President? Get real, this is stupid.

CNN, you are really losing it to report this stupid crap.

Tired of the foolishness   March 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I have read so many comments over the past few days. And it is really hilarious. As a democratic party we are truly amusing the republican party. They are enjoying the foolishness that is going back and forth between the candidates & the voters. Unless we get it together… it really isn't going to matter who wins the nomination, Obama or Clinton, because the Republican party is going to come out on top.

someone smiling in Texas   March 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I'm from way down South Texas and have never heard of any of the two groups playing (Arcade Fire or indie Whatever) and if they really want to pull in young votes he can promise a beer party after March 4th, since that's what college students live for(free beer parties) hopefully Hillary can have her own rally with High school Musical and Hanna Montana, so that the little kids can encourage their parents to go out and vote……I know who they are……my daughter loves them.

Hillary 08…..all the way!!!!!

H   March 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Joe, I agree.

Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

What is wrong with CNN always reporting favorable articles about the Clintons. They might as well just endose her!

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

The more I hear from the Clintons about how bad Obama, the more I realize we need new blood in the White House.

Tony, nm   March 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

"Substance over Rhetoric"?

get real.
vote Obama

dance   March 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

TX & Ohio Go Hillary 08!

Dominoid   March 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

For all you "This is news?" Obama haters. Yes it is. Checkout the people posting "hate" over here who are on the other blog posting how awesome it is for Clinton to be on the Daily show tomorrow. Hypocrites.

Kristin, Athens, OH   March 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Just from the standpoint of an OU college student, most people I've talked to here support Obama, but there were some Hillary supporters in line this morning who just wanted to see the band.

If they want to come here and play a free show, that's cool. I didn't go to see them in Columbus a few months ago because it was over $40, and think its nice they're willing to play for free on their own accord. I mean, at least someone actually believes in something.

I understand that most people think Obama doesn't have any weight to his eloquent speeches, but a lot of the young voters out there are sick and tired of the monarchial patterns that our country is seeing in presidents. Whether or not you think Hillary could do a good job, let's face it - we already have a group of families basically running our economy, so lets give someone else a chance to at least be president.

I don't hate Hillary at all, but think about it for a sec. If you were president and your spouse had already done the job, wouldn't you be inclined to confide in them about things? Good relationships yield good communication. Spouses talk about each other's days at work, and what they're doing - that is part of being close to someone. So undoubtedly Bill (although he seems like an okay dude, no hating) is going to share advice with his wife. I'm not saying that she couldn't hold her own, but if you think about the reality of it, she's going to be getting a lot of help from Bill just because that's what spouses do.

I say, let's see what Obama has to offer. It probably couldn't make anything worse.

Edi   March 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I am so glad Obama chose a mostly Canadian band to fire him up in Ohio. Obama has blown it here when a sr. aide from his campaign phoned the Prime Minister's Office and told them that they should not believe that he will pull out of NAFTA. This was reconfirmed by the Prime Minister's Office. He phoned BEFORE the debate. We will never believe him here in Canada. I don't understand how he can be believed now in the US.

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I am tired of the Clintons and Bushes in office. Enough! I want new blood!

james   March 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The one being treated unfair by the media is Obama. If he had lost 11 straight primary and caucus the media would have declared him dead. If he had lost three in a row to Hillary the media would have declared him dead. The sad thing is the media does not want to see a black man president. The media has made a conscious effort to sell us this story that hispanics will not vote for a black man as president contrary to evidence that historically hispanics have voted for black elected officials. Is the media trying to say hispanics are racist? The media should be ashamed of themselves. Even with John Mccain. The media allows him to get away with everything. Why is Pastor John Hagee's endorsement of John Mccain not being more scrutinized. Why is Mccain allowed to not "denounce and reject Hagee's endorsement. Obama denounced and rejected Farrakhan's endorsement and the media still tried to fan the flames as if Obama hadn't done enough. Obama did more than Hillary did when one of her supporters recently made a seemingly racist statement about Hispanics will not vote for blacks, and more than Mccain did about the endorsement of the Catholic hating pastor John Hagee.

csc   March 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The Rezco Trial Starts on Monday. This should Reveal Just what sort of politician Obama is. Pay attention. Obama is a Wolf in Sheeps clothing. For all undecided Voters, take a hard look. Obama is not what he seems.

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Will all the votes be counted? According to an article in the New York Times, there were votes for Obama which were not counted. Why isn't CNN reporting that?

Mike   March 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

A rock band supporting and playing for Obama….what will that do for the economy and all the problems we are facing today. Obama is a hipocrite that will say anything to get the vote. Pleople wakr up. In Ohio he talks about NAFTA but since it worked in South Texas he will not even mention it. Obama lacks experiece to get this country out of this mess!!

Dylan from CA   March 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

"Oh, Arcade Fire - wow, that is going to convince a lot of college students to vote for Obama … as if he needed more lemmings among that constituency." -Mike

So we college students are nothing but a bunch of "lemmings" Mike? Maybe so, but we're a bunch of lemmings that are going to determine the Democratic nominee and ultimately the President of the United States. And I guarantee we lemmings are a hell of a lot more informed than you are.

Jessica   March 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

First, thanks to those who have taken the time to write a thoughtful and objective analysis of the candidates. For those who are spewing hatred, bitterness, and animosity, you do nothing to change anyone's mind and you reflect badly on your candidate. After all, America is a democracy where people have the opportunity to support the person that they think is the best candidate. Let's show the world that we can respectfully disagree. As Democrats, we should be excited that we have two good candidates to excite us. The Republicans did not have that! Moreover, we should be excited about the elections bringing in new voters who have been disengaged. We have a great country that can be even greater if we get most of us involved in addressing our country's problems rather than just complaining about them and attacking one another. I'm looking at a candidate of high integrity and character who will make the right decisions in times of high stress and duress. There have been great presidents who have had little experience who had a major positive impact on our country (Lincoln) and ones with great experience who made terrible decisions that hurt the country. Let's all step back and vote our conscience and not be swayed by the emotional appeals to our fear. Isn't that how the Republicans got into power and kept the office? Where did fear get us, but into war and recession?

SJ Thornton   March 1st, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Les, (comment #2) I didn't know the Clintons were in legal trouble.
CNN why didn't you inform us about this?

ORK   March 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

All those winning like hillary that this is not news and he is not discussing the issues at hand, well check the next ticker entry, hillary is appearing on the daily show.. now that is news huh, there she is going to discuss the ins and outs of policies.. hypocrites abound!

Jim   March 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

What is Obuma going to do if he is elected, since Hillary wont be there for him to copy, He is always saying in the debates hillary is correct or what hillary said, The media has too much control already, with him in office they will have even more, if he wins the nomination I'm voting republican. and so are all my freinds and family

Desmond Josaiah   March 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hope this comment is posted: Most disappointed that CNN could condescend so low as to be biased in favor of one candidate over the other. The so called called political analysts called in to comment on debates seem hired to defend issues that against Obama, and to project ones that favor him. My gratest disappointment is the bias of CNN. I would ask particularly Anderson Cooper: What has The Clintons done to deserve media/press hatred, and especially CNN. For your information this is clear to everybody but each persons reaction to your bias depends on whether the support or against your annointed candidate Obama. However, let us hope that the will of God for American people will prevail over our biases. But I would expect the media/press to report objectively.

Willie   March 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Women have the right to vote for Hillary because she is a woman just like blacks have the right to vote for Obama because he is black. If you seen Bill Mahr on HBO, you would see why a woman president is needed. All of their remarks were so sexiest. Also, CNN is biased. Why are they giving Obama this free advertisement? Obama is only trying to bribe is voters with a stupid rock concert by an indy band. Wow!! If a rock concert convinces you to vote for Obama then your college education means nothing.

Jdona   March 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Who in the he** is Arcade Fire? Never heard of them. Wow, this is so cool, being endorsed by a bunch of Canadians. Can they also vote in the upcoming election? Duh.

From School of hard knoks   March 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

How to spend 50 Milloin Dollars $$$$$
Ask a new band to just out of the goodness of the heart tooooo appear.
Come on Children have we learned NOTHING!!!
I think the lead poisoning in all of the products from China is showing up in obama supporters.

Kathy   March 1st, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The best thing that can happen before Tuesday is that Powell and Edwards cast their support to OBAMA NOW!!!!! Obama will win
anyway but He would win by bigger numbers if they would come
out for OBAMA

OBAMA POWELL or EDWARDS 2008

Jessica F   March 1st, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I just hope this thing can be over soon. Because if this race keep going i do not think media presss particularly would have credit in the eye of the world. The way report this race is ridicilous. I am very desappointed about Cnn. The most watching network. I do not think I can say that..
Obama said he does not do anything for politic, right! Why he keep hamering Clinton on Irak. Just for political gain.
Obama should be a shame to himself when he mentionned on T.V last week, our men and women do not have proper equipement to fight so they had to to use left over from The taliban. That disgrace me. I do not think dispite all of his burden we can take a chance with this guy. We should be proud as american not to take our country down. I did not expect the media to criticize him because he the darlin' of the media.
Texas and Ohio wake up. If you really love your country, I would suggest you to give Hillary a second chance. and uou will see the true Obama.
I think Michelle Obama went over the limit when she started criticizinbg Shelsea and Hillary. How dare she? We have Michelle Record. I bet you the republican know it too.
When obama talk about this war from the start the outcome play in his favor. Like Oprah said he is the savior or the prophet that's going to save america. Texas and Ohio wake up. We are one nation under God. Our saviour is Jesus Christ..
I would like to know what will be Obama position if Saddam endeed had W.D. There is no way he could have known. In this area Our president was right, Hillary was right and those who voted to protect the american people was right..
I was watching Cnn yesterday, I felt very bad when soledad and Jessica mention, we do not need Hillary exoerience we obama judgement wow. From a journalist, or a reporter hup….
Texas Ohio and Rode Island deliver for Hillary.
You latinos the question you have to ask yourself why 97% black vote for Obama? That means you have the right to vote overwelmingly for clinton.
Bill richarson should come on borad for Hillary, John Edward should come on board for Hillary.
Last week they had a meeting in new Orleans Obama was busy campaning. He could not go to the meeting to fix New orleans that you consider your people John edward. But Hillary was there to represent you. That's why you should endorse her and a good vice president for her.
Cnn like Oprah you start loosing ground so stop and do the right thing. Do not favor either Clinton or Obama but let's the race continue.
As far as remember I have never seen Obama called senator Clinton, what a senator.
Texas Ohio Rode Island you can come onbord to for Hillary. Woment this could be your last chance to see a Women president.
Father a women president will inspire your daugther. black hispanic or whiteGo texas.

AW   March 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

ml,
Clinton's ad is not about war??? And Obama's ad is a bad copy???
Very ignorant.
How can she be trusted with such a corrupt background?
And it is very impotant to keep pushing the fact that she did cast the WRONG vote. We lost many lives and spent trillions of dollars and our reputation in the world is as low as it can get. With Obama's diplomatic approach we would be saver and could count on our allies. We need to stop beeing arrogant towards the rest of the word and stop sticking our nose in their business.

Asians for Hillary   March 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

This is getting ridiculous. I think all these rock bands should stay away from politics, especially in the primary seasons. This will only fire up voters' irrational emotions and confuse them in deciding who they should vote for. Voters need space and time to cool down and think deeply and rationally who can truly bring about real change to this country. Change is not delivered by speech or words, but by actions and smart plans. I will always support Hillary because I have watched for so many years. I am impressed by her hard-working attitude and powerful inner reserve. She's the best candidate among all! If she doesn't get the nomination, I'll not vote for Obama cause he's lier. I've known enough of his inconsistence between his words and actions especially in terms of how he voted in the past. He was also absent in the black union and didn't hold a single oversight hearing on NATO's presence in Afghanistan. I'm really sick and tired of watching his face and hearing his affected speeches on TV .

B Dogg   March 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Senator Hillary is always crying about wanting more debates. So why does she start crying when she is asked the first question in the debates. I really don't understand, this woman is tripping. I have no problem with a woman being president but I don't think Hillary is the woman.

Politra   March 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Who is Hillary? politician or actress ? Democrat or Republican ? Is she spending her election fund for nice dresses?

Sherylanne   March 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This race for the nomination is getting out of hand.

Rock bands, celebrities, TV shows, the list goes on….. This is what the Obama camps are banking on. Forget the issues, the foreign policies, or anything of real value. This is the change Obama means. We're all going to regret it and us sensible minded individuals will only shake our heads and say "we tried to tell you"…..

As bad as the Republicans are, at least there's a direction (not the best one) but a direction we atleast are familiar with.

A True black American   March 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The Republicans are really fighting tooth and nail for the democratic party to nominate Obama which will mean an easy ride for them to he White house if you watch the Larry King show today . A republican man was really slamming Clinton. and was taking good side with Obama. They know what this man is made of and they have worked their equation well on how to deal with him. But Clinton have always been against them she is really a thorn in their skin. But i pray the Democratic party realise and vote wisely for CLINTON She knows how to run this thing better and she will address issues ranging from Iraq to the Economy but Obama is just a rock star and an orator. To be sincere this man needs to learn
ATrue Black American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CNN please post my two messa ges today Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!1

B. Smart   March 1st, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I've never seen this kind of movement in U.S. history!!! Awsome!!!!! Take
it over next generation. Show the doubters who is running your OWN minds. WE are. YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! I knew
that OHIO was cool! MAKE IT HAPPEN TUESDAY OHIO!

OBAMA 08.

Samantha Gainsborough   March 1st, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Some thoughts from across the border:

I'm an American living in Canada right now and I am amazed at the cult of Obama that has grown here — and they can't even vote for him — yet they are glued to their TV or computer screens to track his every move and schedule their social lives around his debates and the primary results. While I am an Obama supporter, and even gave money to his campaign — something I've never done in my 20 years of being an eligible voter — I continue to be fascinated by the people this leader attracts across nationalities and age groups. And I'm not just talking those of voting age. I even had a conversation with my 9-year-old nephew in San Diego who said to me, "Any president is better than the one we have now. I wouldn't vote for Hillary, I just don't trust her, but I've only heard Obama speak once. I'll have to watch more of his speeches and see what he has to say."

Apparently most of his neighborhood friends have Obama fever as well, which is not to say, "Hey, look, even kids like him and they are the future." But, rather, it's, wow, when there is a person who even gets grade school kids thinking seriously about the future of our country and the leaders who would shape it, that is extraordinary. And, you know what, in that 15-minute conversation, not once did he mention the race or sex of the candidates. Maybe because he's biracial? Maybe because he doesn't see in color? Maybe because what's at stake is more than electing the first (half)black man or first woman as president? It's about seeing people's potential and I believe that is what a candidate like Obama inspires in all of us. When I picked up a newspaper to put it in recycling when I was visiting my nephew he said, "You know, for some people, that's a blanket." He didn't say a homeless person, he didn't call them poor people, he said "some people." Is it so awful to be general sometimes? I think Obama or Clinton can learn a lot from such rhetoric, however young and inexperienced they may be considered.

Unfortunately, I'm a Green party member — I still dream of a multiparty system — so I didn't get to cast a vote for either Democratic candidate during the California primary, but I must say I'm excited and proud to watch from another country (well, it's not that far) as two exceptional individuals battle for the democratic candidacy. The Canadians I've been following this with are, for a change, envious of what's taking place in the States. They see people getting involved and it's a huge change in perception from what they witnessed the last time I lived here, when they watched in horror at the developments in New Orleans. Then, people here asked me, "How could that happen? What's wrong with your country?"

Now, as they watch Obama and Clinton in the spotlight, they say, "There is still hope for your country." By the way, they think "their boy" will take it all the way to the White House.

Gio   March 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Hillary was endorsed by 25 honored military men and CNN didn't even report it yet it dedicates time to post this garbage….talk about shallow approach to politics.

Cindy   March 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I don't know who these guys are but, it's pretty cool to see them get active in the campaign.

I'm from a different generation…

Deadheads for Obama!! :-)

jt   March 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Hillary will win!!

Obama is missing in action at voting time!! In a lot of cases he is either "missing" or vote "present".

He is chairman of a sucommittee that has something to do with Afghanistan but yet never done anything.. But he is going around telling people he has the better judgement. Not doing anything is a real bad judgement.

I strongly believed that if Obama has the previlaged to see the intelligence that all senators saw (Obama was a war protester at this time, not yet a senator) he would have voted for the war too.

CNN, ask this question to Obam. If you saw a strong evidence that
that we need to go to war with Iraq, have you voted for the war just like most of the senator did?. If said no then he is not being honest, he is just trying to say anything to ge elected.

Hillary has the guts to make the call. Not like Obama who is either "missing" or voted "present. He voted "present" because he is afraid to make a judgement.

Hillary, a better choice!! She is smarter on all issues.

david   March 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I'm a Texan and will vote twice FOR HILLARY. Keep McCain out of the Whitehouse!

CLINTON/OBAMA /08

GO TEXAS

GO HILLARY YEEEHAWWWW!!

Peter   March 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Slow news day, huh?

Ben   March 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Thank you Arcade Fire for joining the peaceful and yet powerful movement that is growing and growing.
A pity for those who are still at the side line and refusing to accept the reality!!!

Mark in PA   March 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Obama may be a fine man, but to take credit for being smarter than the majority of Democratic Senators in 2002, and smarter than most of the country in 2002, isn't that just a tad arrogant? No one knew what was happening on the ground in Iraq and there *might* have been WMDs. Had there been WMDs, the narrative on that war would be different now, and Obama wouldn't find it as easy to trade on his LUCK. He was lucky and scratched off the lottery winner. That gives him better judgement than 90% of the rest of the country? I find this man's arrogance offensive. And his supporters? Don't get me started. The Arcade guy's blog was full of curse words against Hillary. Shame.

A True black American   March 1st, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Amricans listen to me here and listen good. . Why is it that the only thing Obama talks against Clinton is Iraq and NAFTA? it is too much it is getting stale. The Iraq point he keeps hammering on has already been addressed by McCain and even recent polls showed that McCain was more right then what will he use to fight against the Republicans again. Please let us reason well here> When a man said he will start meeting with everybody maybe including terrorist ruled countries what is that ? it is just unreasonable I pray he even escape been bombed on one of those kind of meeting. This man is not getting it and I as a BLACK MAN am not a fool not to know who to vote for. I am not a racist neithr am I biased to the women folk . Let us call a spade a spade. This Man Obama needs to stay a bit more and learn. as a vice president under Clinton then let him contest in 2012. That will help the Democratic party more, even himsel more and even America but he is not just getting it right now. GOD SAVE US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE VOTE CLINTON

jimhenry   March 1st, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Wake up folks!! Don't just criticize Hillary on voting for entering Iraq, back then 90% Americans support it. It's Bush who abused the right to let the troops stay until now. WHERE WAS OBAMA HUSSIEN IN 2002 NOT IN CONGRESS,..

WHERE WAS OBAMA HUSSIEN WHEN THE TWIN TOWERS FELL…….SORRY I HAD FAMILY THAT DIED IN THE TOWERS
SHE WAS THERE. AND I REMEMBER MEETING HER.

Hillary 08!!!!

Terry   March 1st, 2008 12:31 pm ET

BILLARY CANT TRUST HER EXPERIENCE JUST SCAM JUST LIKE ALL CLINTONIES,ONE LIER ALWAYS be people never learn we dont need more lier we already got now, NAFTA FIASCO never stop USA change make china own us cuz clintonies and now bushies

rahayto   March 1st, 2008 12:30 pm ET

i don't know why hillary is losing all her energy and money for nothing this race is over and obama is our democrat nominee

case close

DS   March 1st, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Obama cannot match Hillary's brain. He is just copying her policies ..hoing people will mnot notice. No wonder they have very little policy differenece. We need more presidents with brain . See what happened when we elected one without any.

Rebecca AZ   March 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Well i heard that Ozzy AC DC and Iron Butterfly was touring with Hill dude !!!

S. Wright   March 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

So, a no-name rock band endorses Obama, and this is perceived as proof that he can lead the country.

What it proves is that liberals are still sitting at the kiddie table in politics.

I cannot wait until election day; the cognitive dissonance that the Democrat party will undergo will be more than worth the event.

Sean, Detroit MI   March 1st, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I am dismayed by democrats who declare that "if Obama is the nominee then I'm voting for McCain!" or "If Hillary is the nominee, then I'm voting for McCain". These kinds of statements only show how racist or sexist you are. And it shows how you put your racism/sexism ahead if what is good for our country. I dont care who ends up being the eventual nominee, I'm still voting democrat come November. I'm hopeful for Obama, but I wont cut off my nose to spite me face.

Harvey   March 1st, 2008 12:27 pm ET

this is what you call a political ticker…why not run an article on Obama girl….and this is why people support Obama oh I forgot the ROCK STAR

mychoice   March 1st, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Get your facts straight and STOP listening to Hillary's misrepresentations like they are true. She will say and spin anything to win votes and cares nothing about the truth. The committee that Barack Obama chairs isn't over the relationship with Afganistan in NATO, that falls under the part of the committee that John Kerry chairs and Hillary knows that, but doesn't expect you to know it, therefore she plants the idea that Barack Obama isn't doing his job, and you all swallow her lies hook, line and sinker. STOP IT! She is counting on the american people being as stupid as she thinks we are and will just believe whatever she says. SHE LIES PEOPLE! DON'T LET HER BE RIGHT ABOUT YOUR BEING STUPID.

JimmySea   March 1st, 2008 12:25 pm ET

the arcade fire rule!

Sue   March 1st, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Who cares? I do not. I care about the issues and what the candidate stands for . I also care about what the person can do to get this country back on track. This person is Hillary and if Hillary was a male the story would be different. I say Hillary 08 or I do not vote. She has the common sense, courage and determination this country needs.

Bessie Robinson   March 1st, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hillary can not use the gender card because her political achievements were received as Ms. BILL Clinton. Her race for the White House is as Ms. BILL Clinton. In other words, there is no evidence she could have made these achievement, if it wasn't for BILL Clinton. They give her way too much credit, when all she has done is act like a spoiled brat. She acted like the Blacks were her pet, 'you have to support me because I am Ms. BILL Clinton' the only interaction she had with the Blacks was going to their churches. As Senator, she never reached out to her constituents living in public housing. There were plenty events where the other representative would appear, she is too important to interact with her constituents.
What was missed by the media at the CNN debate, was, when Barack Obama made an opening statement, he thanked the University of Texas and he said it was an honor to be sitting beside her. She squinched at that. That is why in her closing remark she said it was an honor to sit next him. that is also why she wants to go first because he have better answer.

Tim   March 1st, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Rowena is dead on right. The posts here by and large reflect such childishness it is shameful and the only ones who benefit are the GOP. We have two excellent, intelligent , and qualified candidates. We should be patting each other on the back at our good fortune. My advice- if you wouldn't let a child hear it, don't post it. Stop the name calling and insults and remember what is important- ending a war, making healthcare affordable, turning oureconomy around and closing the gap between the haves and have nots- this is what both democratic candidates aim to do. Get smart and stop tearing each other down. Neither Obama nor Hillary is causing the split in the party- the people who are out of control in their overzealous support for their candidate are. You may not get your first choice- but the democratic choice this year is the better choice, no matter which is the nominee. Start getting your minds around that.

Josh   March 1st, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Heuristics man. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Hillary's got Billary, Obama has the youth of the United States, and those with education.

from Boston   March 1st, 2008 12:21 pm ET

This is absolutely ridiculous. The media is to blame for creating this Obamamania. This political climate and the loss of some very qualified candidates to lead this country can be blamed on them. Their impartiality, the unfairness to all the candidates (past and present) in this run for the presidency, their biases, their lack of scrutiny has put this country on a dangerous path. What they have actually done is divide this nation and the Democratic Party. In their quest to influence the race, to latch onto Obama and create a rock star candidate with no real experience takes us back to the days when the extreme right wing establishment of the so called Moral Majority divided us that is still prevalent today. The media, just like the lunatic papparazzi can make or break you. In this case, we are divided. It will backfire and John McCain has a great chance of winning just because extreme stands taken on by the Obama supporters. But then again, McCain is a good man, can work across the aisle and is very experienced.

Dan   March 1st, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Chris:

The Arcade Fire is not a "little known indie band." Their last album debuted at #2 despite not having adds for it shoved down our throats like every major label release. They also happened to sell 25,000 tickets to their show in NYC that ended their US tour. Them playing a couple small clubs for free is not a publicity stunt. Everyone and their mothers knows who The Arcade Fire is. Maybe listening to trash like nickelback distracts you from following innovative music and not what the large corporations are trying to sell you.

Secondly, college students are not "crazy" for following Obama to the polls. Crazy b/c he is a transparent candidate? Crazy b/c they are tired of the institution that Hillary represents? Crazy b/c we don't buy her propaganda proclaiming MIchigan and Florida as wins despite the fact that the candidates didn't campaign there and Obama's name wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan? She is tearing up the party by staying in a race she can not win unless the super-delegates take the vote away from the people of the US.

Reality check   March 1st, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Why Does CNN refuse to publish anything about Obama's friendship with William Ayers, a most despicable American terriost whose orgination bombed or tried to bomb many buildings in the USA, including the NYC police department and the Pentagon? Fair reporting? Not, or you would address this.

Mike   March 1st, 2008 12:19 pm ET

What happened to the big Obama support? Are people finally seeing past the hype and realizing this guy is a parrot to Hillary? There are still a lot of people google-eyed over this false prophet.

no name   March 1st, 2008 12:18 pm ET

THIS GUY LOOKS LIKE OBAMA WITH HIS MOUTH OPEN AND SAYING NOTHING. GOOD JOB OBAMA

Marie   March 1st, 2008 12:18 pm ET

CNN..Do you really consider this news worthy?

no name   March 1st, 2008 12:17 pm ET

WHEN I LOOK AT THE PICTURE OF THIS GROUP IT MAKES ME WANT TO SAY SOMEONE SHOULD BE SINGING "GOD BLESS AMERICA" NOT A STUPID LOOKING GROUP LIKE THIS.
I CAN UNDERSTAND THEY BACKING OBAMA BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HAVE THE BRAINS TO THINK ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT DRUGS.
NICE GROUP OBAMA, GO FOR SOMETHING WITH SUBSTANCE AND MEANING TO ALL AMERICANS. I FOR ONE HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS GROUP AND FROM THE PICTURE HOPE I NEVER DO.

Spirit of America   March 1st, 2008 12:16 pm ET

All these men supporting the only man stopping the first woman from becoming US President. And this during Womens History Month! Why am I not surprised? If Obama wins, not only will the Dems lose in November, but it will only prove that sexism is more potent than racism in America today, and that ain't good.

mrsingh   March 1st, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Obama should get Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire to play. Also when he wins, there should be a celebration on white house grounds, not inside as the white house will be fumagated to take all the bush stench out, kind of what ?President Jackson? had but there shouldn't be any drink. Have all the news sources there too and broadcast all over the world!!

marge   March 1st, 2008 12:15 pm ET

James Baker adds, "There is no such thing as presidential experience outside of the job itself. The quality we ought to seek is leadership."

****This is the point the Clinton Kool-Aid drinkers fail to get! But Hillary has no more experience tahn Obama. ****************************

Lucky March 1st, 2008 11:12 am ET

Desperate Obama campaing now want to throw a concern.. Is that suppose to make him a more deisre candidate. Whatever! How dumb!
I'm not looking for a cool president. He likes targeting young peope because they are ignorent and will vote for a cool kind of homie. Get a grip.. Go Hillary 08

************Desperate is NOT the correct term to describe Obama….lol!lol! In case you've been to busy blogging to notice……HE'S THE LEADER!!!!!!! Since when is the FRONT RUNNER desperate???
BTW Hillary is appearing on the Jon Stewart show…..what is she a comedian???????*********************************************

Quinn   March 1st, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Hey Hillary Supporters!

Since most of you think Hillary is getting a raw deal from the media just because she is a woman, how do explain both Bill and Hillary both having their stump speeches all over CNN this weekend?

It's been a long time since this point was brought up, but Barack is STILL running against both of them. He is doing remarkably well despite the 2 to 1 media coverage of Camp Clinton. You can't deny it.

VSS   March 1st, 2008 12:12 pm ET

TEXAS AND OHIO

SHOW THE REST OF THE WORLD

ITS A CRITICAL TIME FOR US

These are the people who elected our current president!
I am afraid they will make a blunder this time too!

NO_MO_CLINTONS in Tokyo   March 1st, 2008 12:11 pm ET

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Against the Cult   March 1st, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I love Arcade Fire & Wilco but so what if the endorse Obama? As a young rock fan is that meant to make me vote for him? I honestly think that people who are swayed by Obama by his rock star status are sadly shallow and unintelligent.

The same goes for all those voting for him for reasons that have nothing to do with the real issues. The amount of grief I have got from fellow young so called intelligent alumni grad school friends from prestigious universities because of my support of Clinton has been astounding. So far the only honest well and well researched reason a person has given for their support of Obama over Clinton is that they cant stand the Clintons or they cant stand a woman in power.

You cant do your homework and say Obama is better qualified. I dont care how many degrees you have, you should not vote for a person because rock stars endorse them.

John   March 1st, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I cannot support Hillary unless and until she discloses the Whitehouse papers and her and Bills Tax returns there is absolutely no doubt that she will shift any dodgy dealings over to Bill to make herself look better.
I guarantee the voters that if there is no definitive decision on the 4th March she will delay these disclosures until after 22 April and Pensylvania.
I just cannot imagine what ammunition she will hand on a plate to Barack Obama and John McCain. Her contributions from the Drug and Oil companies maybe.
Why is she so reluctant to disclose the infomation?????????????? Until she does it leaves a huge question mark over her ethics, honesty and Character. No disclosure, No vote for Hillary.

AJ, IL   March 1st, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Unfortunately, Hillary and her campaign are playing with a double-edge sword by talking about Obama's role in a subcommittee involving the European Union military. I'm sure Hillary is suppose to be leading sub-committees as well but the American public is unaware of this, and Obama's campaign is trying to be positive. But if Hillary is the nominee, this sub-committee relevation about Obama will be brought to light against Hillary in a general election.

Obama in 08!

Andy   March 1st, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I fall into the "angry young white male" category, so I love it when women get on here and say that they're voting for Hillary just because they want to vote for the first woman president. Ooh, she's being scrutinized; ooh, Obama's being coddled. Hillary's run a horrible campaign; she and her husband have alienated themselves from the media, and she has no ability to connect with anyone besides the people who support the current system in Washington. This older generation who, at least in part, wants to see a woman in the White House, and doesn't want to see a black man there. Hillary's "experience" is the kind that I don't want making important decisions in my government. If she wins the DNC nomination, and wins the presidency, I'm finding a different country to live in. It'll just show how corrupt Washington is and how gullible Americans really are.

Andrea Fuentes, Miami FL   March 1st, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I never heard of Arcade Fire, well perhaps vaguely.. I'm female over 40 too.. and an Obama supporter (not a blind sheep either).

Nothing against Hillary, but I think she is too divisive with the Clinton history. She is strong, smart and capable which is very admirable.

It is a shame that women in this society are still perceived as less worthy; the poster talking about Pakistan, India, Nicaragua, Great Britain, and ARgentina with female leaders is very true. I do think alot of the haters (red or blue) hate Hillary BECAUSE she is a strong woman. And that's unfortunate.

T   March 1st, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Please don't delete this post; it's a valid criticism.

I think it's really sad that bands and other celebrities are telling people how to vote. It's as undemocratic as the editorializing press, and from people who don't even live here!!! It feels like peer pressure to me and it think it's really lame, no matter who you support. If the Arcade Fire were giving a show to celebrate and to encourage people to make their own decisions (what ever that might be), I would feel differently about it. Musicians telling people what to think isn't much better than big companies and the media doing it.–it's all advertising and it's manipulative.

Tony, Midland TX   March 1st, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Chicago who wrote:

"If Obama was a woman she'd never be in the position the man Obama is in now. I voted for Clinton twice, Gore and Kerry once, but will never vote for Barak Obama."

YOU MUST BE DUMB. If Hillary was not married to Bill, SHE'D never be in the position she's in now. At least Obama is running on his own merits. I would like to see a qualified woman in the WH some day, but this one will never get my vote.

Obama 08!!!

We Will Rock You   March 1st, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hahaha! I love ho