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
From CNN Politics
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For all of the Obama-haters, aka Clinton supporters; you're probably out of the times and not hip enough to realize that this is big news for young voters. Just sayin'
Tell me, why hasn't CNN reporting the federal election fraud trial that is going on involving the Clinton's? For all of the Clinton supporter or say the media if unfair in their coverage of this election, you really should thank them. Clinton is being investigated for fraud for violating federal election laws in her 2000 bid for her New York Senate seat. It is just one point in a long list describing how she will do anything corrupt and deceitful to get what she wants.
People of all paths of life, age, race, economic background, are embracing Obama, we all want someone who is honest, has integrity, who can bring unity within the country, respect for our country around the world, someone who can inspire on each of us to do the best we can for our future, our children, our country and the world, and that is Senator Obama.
Thanks Arcade for supporting Obama. I hope more musicians and actors, artists support him. He is one of the only politicians who has a plataform to support the arts and music.
Yes We Can Obama 08 our next president.
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!!!!!
Celebrities need to STAY OUT of politics!
cnn probably wont post this because I like hillary.
Never heard of 'em. This is news? Give me a break.
GO OBAMA GO. Is it really possible that we will no longer have a bush/clinton ticket in dc??? Maybe they will call him at 3 in the morning to make sure correct decisions are made. someone once said, hillary does not have 7 years experience in an elected office, she has one year's experience 7 times--the clinton experience.
I'm an Obama supported but why is this news. I totally agree with comment #2, many people don't know about this case against Clinton because the media doesn't report. Yet the complain the media is bias.
In my opinion the DNC has shot itself in the foot by offering to the American people Two equally good NEW options at the same time.
The first African American president. Call him X
The first Woman President. Call her Y
One of them will be the nominee for the DNC.
The risk is that not all those who now support X will support Y in November.
Not all who support Y now will support X in November.
Meaning that the weak Republican candidate will have an easy path to the White House.
2008 is the best chance for the Democrats to take over the White House because of the current very LOW approval of the Bush administration.
I think they have squandered that opportunity.
Putting both X and Y on the same ticket will not work because of the very grave animosity that exists between them.
The Silver lining for Canada is that John McCain supports NAFTA.
I shall be watching with interest.
And I wish all Americans all the BEST for the future.
The above is my opinion.
Only the November elections can answer the stated Big Question.
Thank You All.
All this media drama and endorsement for Obama is beyond me. Being an immigrant, I felt instantly liberated as a women when I came to US. However, this is the first time I am following american politics closely. What is clear to me that many of the asian countries are far ahead in terms of their thinking as to what a women can be than the most developed country that I live in. Country's like India have had a women prime minister in the eighties, and even countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh have had women prime ministers. However, it is disappointing for me to see Hilary, who is smart and has the experience to lead the country being potrayed as a power hungry women, whereas a male with lesser qualification potrayed as the Man for the job. A woman with less experience and more talk would be potrayed as dumb and unfit for the job and not a visionary as Obama. I am convinced that the most developed country on this planet is most backward in its perceived role of a women in society.
It makes me really sad to see that we are again heading in the wrong direction. I had the same feeling 5 years back when we decided to invade Iraq. Most of people were fired up that time and wanted to bomb every camels butt in Iraq. Yes, I remember that! But look what we have bombed? Its our Social Security, our Economy, our freedom, Our Education system, Our Medicare, Our Health Insurances and everything else.
Our Currency value has lost 25% of the value in the last 5 years. Now those who can still afford a European vacation soon realizes that anyone in Europe has more buying power than well to do families in US. I know, some economists will soon correct me by saying that this is good for our economy and good for our exports. But think who is benefitting from this! We all know that the jobs that are outsourced to other countries are not coming back to US easily until it is no longer profitable for the US companies to operate in other countries.
I can understand that people are so desperate for change but that does not mean that we should vote for a person without any experience. We have to be very careful what we wish for as democracy is a powerful tool in the hands of people. We know that in certain parts of the world even Hamas and Communist are democratically elected to office! So before voting not just think about what’s good for you, think about what is good for our country. Vote with your Brain and not your Hearts... I know I said too much but you get the idea!
You know the funniest part? Even if Obama does not deliver the change he promised in Washington and around the world, no can blame him because all he said was "Yes we can", and Obama can rightfully point out that everyone else have to do their part for any meaningful change to happen!
I honestly don’t think that we have time for trial and error when our economy is heading towards a recession and our foreign polices is already in a great depression. I agree that Obama is a person who knows what is wrong with the world (bullet pointed list of changes) but knowing everything that is wrong with the world enough? We all know what wrong with this world; we need a plan to fix the problems. To the people who are still ignorant about the issues affecting the world, listing the problems itself may be a huge deal but not to sensible people who really cares how to bring real change in everyone’s life.
And do we elect Obama just because he opposed the Iraq war first (when everyone knew its wrong but still had to agree to invade because the White House presented an excellent case for the Iraq War)? Well we made a big mistake by invading a country without a good plan, but again why are we doing the same mistake again by voting for a person without a plan? Am I just going nuts here or is something really wrong here?
We all know Obama is a good, honest man and we want him to serve this country for a long time. So what’s wrong if he becomes the VP and getting some real experience before becoming the president? After all it’s all in the interest of this great nation!
Thank God more people want change. Hillary is a good person, so is Barack. But Barack will make a better president. The kind of person America need now. A uniter and one that can motivate people for the good of all. Google hasn't been around for long but they have performed haven't they?
If he doesn't win the nomination which is nigh impossible, i and other rationale people will still vote for hillary against the GOP. To suggest that you will turn to McCain because your prefered candidate didn't win the nomination is foolishness and if thats how you think, then stop complaining about GB and the Iraqi fiasco, cause thats what you deserve.
Especially when you fill up your tank at the gas station....
What about the long list of stars lining up behind Hillary.
Yes, this is big news for young voters. I mean... how 'cool' is a presidential candidate that hosts rock concerts?!?!
BUT... it just shows more and more how much Obama is able to dupe people into voting for him. This concert will win him more votes. But keep in mind – it ISN'T because of the issues.
This sucks. Obama will ruin America.
Don't trust obama.... Ohio and Texas vote for Clinton.....
Go Hillary Clinton...
Where can I find out more about this federal fraud investigation of Hillary Clinton. If this pans out I will be looking at why there has been no coverage of this on CNN.
I would be more impressed if Obama had held a single meeting on the Al Qaeda in Afghanastan in the 14 months he was the chairperson of that committee. He claims to put public safety above politics, however, he was too busy trying to become President to hold one single meeting. I don't think the fact that he did not vote for the war in Iraq, is a sign he was right from the start. When he was supporting Kerry, he wasn't sure how he would have voted. He is not qualified to lead, if he can't find time to hold a meeting on Al Qaeda in Afghanastan, in what he now says was more important than attacking Iraq?
I'm somewhat skeptical of "star power." John Kerry had almost all stars in hollywood but he lost. The question is: How much influence do stars really have to sway their fans to support their favorite candidate? And can they really motivate their fans to go out and vote for that candidate on the voting day? If they can't guarantee that, then they are just like any dude on the street.
YES WE CAN...3 more days..Common Obama people..WE CAN DO IT...YES WE CAN
Chris, you agenda and ignorance is showing again.
That's too bad. Luckily the Arcade Fire is mainly Canadians.
Oh well. I'll still listen to Bright Eyes, but won't enjoy it as much. As for Saddle Creek...as long as they don't organize some label event for Obama, i'll still be a proud supporter.
However, this indie rock boy is sticking with Hillary.
When I read the posts from bloggers, such as the first one in this series it really makes one realize how horribly divided the Democratic party has become. I do understand the excitement of Senator Obama as he is a great speaker, but what I think half of the party is not getting is that he has little to no experience. These are critical times and I think Obama will be a great president just not yet. We need someone to help dig us out of this mess and preaching about a party united, a people united??? Sorry but he has already divided us???
THINK PEOPLE...
Also... I happen to love Arcade Fire and I am a Senator Clinton supporter.
Totally awesome!
Obama did make a great change when he was in Illinois Senate: A BIG POLITICAL SCANDAL for his pal Rezko – Trial on Monday. It is the change he made for Illinois. If he is elected, he will be impeached sooner and later......
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.
WHO GIVES A FLIP!
How is this BIAS??????
I am so SICK of all the brain-washed dems who think every piece of news about obama is bias!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There was a post about Ellen at Hillary's rally, so GET OVER IT.
clinton news network is not happy nowadays. i think they will stop political reporting after march 4.
I don't know if this is really a good thing for Obama. I've seen Arcade Fire live on T.V. once and WOW did they suck!! I would have waked out if I were there. The so called innovative sound was not harmonizing in any way. VERY loud and annoying. They sound better in a studio where they can get professional help. I hope they perform better for the Obamabots!!
BY THE WAY,
Why isnt the media talking about Peter Paul???? And the tainted money (180 000) from that law firm that contributed to Hillary?????? At least NBC is transperent enough to talk about these issues.
Give me a break with your bias argument!!! Hillary has been cut enough slack!!!!!!
And noone knows about Obama's chief financial aid being apart of a bank who ruined peoples lives by giving low income people loans with hidden fee's and high interest rates, knowing they couldn't pay. This has been documented.
And noone knows about Obama's ties with special interest groups, Lobbyists and PAC's. During his 2007/2008 Presidential campaign, he has taken money from medical/pharmasutical groups, and then lies straight to our faces saying he hasn't.
Obama criticized Edwards for receiving money from Unions backing him before Iowa, but now that a major Union has spent over $1m campaigning for Obama in Texas and Ohio, it's suddently ok.
And noone knows that Michelle Obama has visited a very rural poor community and told them to become school teachers and nurses because the corporate world just isn't for them.
*sighs* cmon CNN. This will prbly not get posted because it brings out horrible truths about Obama.
Obama only has momentum because these supposed college educated kids and near sighted adults only see the sparkly glitter in front of the camera, and not the solutions behind it.
Music from the soul.....................still does not mean you will be President...................................Hillary all the way 2008.
Thank you CNN...please post.
Apparently celebrities are not people so they should stay out of politics. Isn't that something?
Lawrence Keeping it real you can find it on MSNBC first read
about Hillary's new corruption charges
barack obama – i DID NOT VOTE FOR THE IRAQ WAR – I AM FED UP WITH THIS LINE – HE WAS NOT EVEN IN THE SENATE AT THE TIME WHEN THE VOTE WAS TAKEN – HE MADE A SPEECH AGAINST,- SO WERE MANY OTHERS. I WONDER WHAT HE WOULD HAVE DONE IF HE WAS IN THE LEGISLATURE AT THAT TIME – VOTED FOR THE WAR OR MARKED PRESENT OR HIDDEN HIS HEAD UNDER THE SAND LIKE AN OSTRICH.. THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU VOTE FOR HIM.
To Chris,
FYI
People all over the world have been blogging and wanting to add their voices and donations ( yes, putting their money hard earned euros) to getting Barack elected President. I know that their funds can not be accepted, but that's not the point.
Barack Obama's message has reached out and touched people everywhere in the global community.
There is no place in our society for your offensive words.
Hillary and her supports are the biggest hypocrites.
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.
Hillary You loser!.
Chris or whatever you call your name.I know you are one of those bad losers out there.Why don't you just accept that Obama is our next president and jump into the bandwagon of winners.
You know, the funny thing is when its all said and done just like Damon was able to leave the redsox for the Yankees Hillary will endorse obama by referring to him as the fiercest competitor in American history and together they will hold hands high up and march on to victory.
It's NOT only Senator Obama but his campaign machine that's unstopable. Although the media rarely acknowledges it, the campaign group behind Senator Obama are untouchables. The old guards in Senator Clinton's campaign camp are no match to them.
Obama's campaign is a positive one.
Music may be an hopelifting thing.
As always, the Clinton supporters just tend to spin any news concerning Obama's campaign is a negative way.
That's why Clinton will loose: she is the anti-hope candidate.
get a grip... all of you... it's a concert. you people have lost it.
it's good fun.. music is a part of everything in history. group up.
you hillary supporters are some dark people. you can't let anything just be. just like her. crazy.
Hillary has so much wisdon, spirit and affection for our country.
Obama is cool, however I'm not looking for cool.
We need experience, as well as a smart women for President.
I wonder why CNN didn't report those endorsements for Hillary...such as Wesley Clark, the general and NATO commander, remember?
I vote for Hillary – the 35 years hard working woman for people!
Hello! Anyone there? For those of you that think Barack has no experience, what rock have you been hiding under? Legislatively speaking, Barack has more experience.
Do your research people. There are many reputable websites, including the candidates sites, that show their 'experience'. Hillary cannot count her years as first lady as experience.
That said, Barack has run a smooth, well organized, and fiscally responsible campaign, unlike Hillary. He's cool and collected rather than emotional like Hillary. Now do you really want her answering the phone at 3:00 a.m. with her emotional outbursts?
I'm all for a woman as President, but just not this one.
Hillary has divided the democratic party by threatening to go back on her pledge to not count Michigan and Florida, and potential legal action against the Texas Democratic Party.
She whines when things don't go her way.
Yes we can!
this is repulsing.
Obama is overdoing this now. The bad copying of Hillary's ad, now the concert.... new Woodstock?
Politics are not a rock concerts, but obviously for Obama they are. What kind of leadership is he offering? Rock concert does not help anything, just kids to get crazy about stars....
I do want to live a life which is safe, we have enough money to support us, and help our children when very old, be able to save, to have health insurance – and help our parents. I do not care about rock stars -leave this to entertainment, do not mix it with politics. To try to buy young voters by staging rock stars is nasty.
Hillary 08!!!
Don't trust Clinton !! …. Ohio and Texas vote for Obama!
Clinton's ad was fear mongering !!! Her answer was wrong!!!
Of course she has many experiences, but bad experiences.
Too bad I don't llive in Ohio.. I love the Arcade Fire!! What a great band.. You Ohio-ans are sure lucky
Obama!
Will this music group give any money to the poor people of Ohia?
I hope they do.
However I'm voting for Hillary in 08.
Thank you CNN, please post.
When did we Americans become so stupid? First G.W. Bush now Obama. It's incredible how quickly Americans flock to any cult like figure that appears n politics, no matter how little character or substance that person may show.
I cant wait to see the next national disaster we wreak on ourselves.
Obama = Hope?
Yeah he insipres hope in me all right, hope that he will put HIMSELF aside and start doing his job and doing whats best for the nation. Both Obama and his wife are arrogant beyind belief. They have done NOTHING for america.
The hope I have is that Obama and all the Obamazombies drink the Kool-Aide. The sooner the better, so we can go back to having rational political discourse.
Well, all of you Clintonites can scream foul on this one too. It is just not the news media that has been unfair to Hillary. Arcade Fire and a multitude of entertainers are being unfair to the poor little rich girl too.
Oops! Wrong subject heading. Should have been posted under the 'Daily Show' item. Anyway, the more the merrier.
Just another attempt of HE who shall not be named to be unoriginal (YEA WHAT SHE SAID, I AGREE WITH HILLARY) btw- I didn't vote for IRAQ? Well of course he didn't vote for it – HE wasn't even in the US Senate— how can he even say this as a positive!!!! How do we know that he wouldn't have voted with the other 77 Senators like John Kerry and Chris Dodd that both supported the RESOLUTION like Hillary Clinton— The likelihood here is for Obama to be in this group if he was in the senate— he would have joined the 77-23 vote. Obama has claimed that he regrets (in the Texas Debate) some of his other votes about not voting against a bill that was 98-0 claiming he was complacent… He who doesn't vote when it counts, when it matters… as a president do YOU want someone who votes along party lines or someone who you can trust to vote with what is in their conscience… Clinton's vote (and the other US Senators) was based on faulty evidence brought by the Bush administration and this point can't be underscored enough!!!
SO ASK YOURSELF–Why are you supporting HE who shall remain nameless? it's hope? change? Hope for what? Change for what? You want someone who is only able to attack the Iraq war when it's convenient? (when he wasn't in the US SENATE, he was a state senator) as his only evidence being I never voted for a resolution (of course that's convenient from the State senate of Illinois)? THEN WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT— HE has nothing! Offers nothing!!! WAKE UP AMERICA— HE who shall remain nameless is there for change- WHAT CHANGE? WHAT HOPE? WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO ACHIEVE??? Yes we can–Yes we can what? IT's OUR CAMPAIGN? OUR CAMPAIGN FOR WHAT? TO TAKE BACK WHAT? We are not the proletariat rising against the Bourgeoisie…Yes CAN WE DO? YES we do WHAT???— if Barack is in the white house what will he do? Do you know? All I know is that he talks a good talk, and spins his wheels… and we MUST VOTE FOR HILLARY, a straight talker– YES WE CAN!! GO HILLARY 2008… AT 3AM I want the most experienced DEMOCRAT ANSWERING THE PHONE!!! HILLARY CLINTON!!!
paddy,
I agree with you fully. I came here form Europe some time ago , and I am not happy with this discrimination against smart, intelligent woman. I do not find anyhting appealing on Obama, I just do not think he is that smart, handsome or sexy – as they often talk about him.
He is more a man who needs to grow up, to get more experience in world, and work, who will not invite rock stars to election places. This is so out of right. Do not mix entertainment with politics. Those are 2 different areas of interest.
Who told you celebrities are people??? More falacies...
I want to elect Hillary because she's a woman and i'm a woman too!
what a dumb argument
Funny when Bill Clinton ran for office he was actually one year younger than Obama, he performed on Arseno Hall show, SNL and other young venues. He had Hollywood star power, most of those same stars still support Hillary.....Barbara S. to name one. He had no experience of running the counry, he had problems in Arkansas (personal and political), yet we wanted a change from George Bush and the Regan years.....now we have that same choice in someone with new ideas and a fresh start and we put him down for doing the same media blitzing that Clinton did.
We tell our young people they need to get invovled, so now that they do we tell them they don't understand the issues...when did the BabyBoomers become our parents. I remember when Robert Kennedy was running, my parents saying the same things I am hearing now...he's too young, he needs more experience.......I say the young people have more at stack than our generation...we have left them with a mess...and Obama sees that.
Like I said all glamour,rock bands and smooth talk dont solve our countries problems.If a American young are so naive and stupid to elect. a leader on that ,they deserve our country going to hell if he is voted. America better wake up ,cant you see Obama is buying you like your a product. Suckers. concerned Viet Nam Vet
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
ml please refrain from being such a close-minded individual.
Politics is interwoven into all facets of culture; music, art, literature. It's how many people express their political perspectives in fact.
He's offering a venue for young people to get involved in the country they live in; isn't that what all you old farts want from the young demographics? to be involved? or is it only convenient if they choose the candidate you want. Otherwise they're just stupid teenagers that shouldn't vote right?
Hillary brought on Ellen to try and buy her demographic (old old women) so what? You seem to be so versed in what politics are; isn't a large part of politics campaigning for votes?
You sound ignorant , and as narrow minded as many HIllary supporters who would rather have a woman than the right candidate in the white house. It's sad.
Why do you think Clinton is appearing on the Daily Show? HMMM???
I ll bet Arcade Fire dont vote for a leader with no accomplishments and qualifications to be leader of our country like Obama. Sure they perform,They are getting paid.It dont take much to sell you young people to vote. Give the young people of our country rock bands ,smooth talk and dreams,they will sell their country to the terroist. The facts show what you would do. You sure dont vote for being smart. Is this what college does to our young ,vote for a leader with no track record only a broken record of speeches. Two things quarenteed in life ,paying taxes and dying .Wake up America
very good comment from Tanya, Chicago.
Most people know what is wrong with the world, this planet, the country.
I do not think that Obama is fully honest. We do not know about him as much, we do not hear what he says behind closed doors, what he might be hiding from people. This whole repetitive thing about him " not voting" for a war is becoming old. This copy of Hillary's video is bad. Hillary's video is good, it does not talk about a war. His does -again it is about him not voting. Does he have anything else to say?
Don't trust Obama??? That's is so funny!
Yes, the Clinton's are so honest and trustworthy!
Please google "clinton truth".
AGAIN , HIllary is conveniently appearing on the Daily Show, whose demographics are largely young college kids a day before the Primaries. hmm???? Why not bash her for mixing entertainment and politics?
I see a lot of sour grapes here. It doesn't say much for Democrats. Some of us prefer Hillary, some prefer Obama. You don't have to try to verbally beat each other up over it. We have two good candidates. Pick the one you prefer, but show some respect to the other, and each other. Enough complaining and carping, it only creates division.
good! Obama / 08
The Arcade Fire have always been outspoken for change, for breaking the status quo, for diversity. They are intelligent and talented and they are one of the very best acts today, perhaps of this latest generation of music.
Where the Arcade Fire puts their support should be noted and valued.
It's inconceivable that there are even a few people posting here can begrudge a movement that is positive, that is about taking responsibility, and coming together to make this country a better place to live. Obama attracts people because he is authentic, not phony. No one is being bought– this is voluntary, this is needed, this is important.
Obama 08'
I was reading a TIME magazine article online today and I just wanted to share something that I thought was so profound:
"Experience never exists in isloation; it always a factor that coexists with the temperment, training, background, spiritual outlook and a host of other factors. Character is your magic word it seems to me-not just what they've done but how they've done it and what they have learned from doing it. Experience gets value from the person who has it. In certain lives it goes a long way. Some people ripen through years of government service, others spoil on the vine" (presidential historian Richard Norton Smith).
James Baker adds, "There is no such thing as presidential experience outside of the job itself. The quality we ought to seek is leadership."
These are two very good reasons I CANNOT vote for HRC. She has spolied on the vine. There have been one too many lawsuits, claims of fraud, and shady political practices in her 35 years of service. There have been too many tempermental outbursts and lies in the last few weeks. That is not who I want to answer the phone. She has NOT had any experience because she has not been in that position. Being the president's wife does not amount to foreign policy experience or experience running a country. 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.
I've been reading the comments on the CNN Political Ticker Blog for a while now and it never ceases to blow my mind the things I read on here.
Horrible grammar and spelling aside, the thing that really gets me is how everyone seems to treat Obama and Clinton like they are a sports team. "YOU GO GIRL! GO HILLARY!"..."GO OBAMA GO!"...you people sound ridiculous.
We are lucky to have two excellent candidates. However, the only one that can beat McCain in the general election is Barack Obama. Say what you will about lack of substance...substance matters nothing to the majority of today's voters. That is proven daily in the comments of this blog.
That said, at this point, it is all about getting the voters to the polls. If Arcade Fire will rally the young Obama supporters and inspire them to get out to the polls, then so be it.
sam, if you must support hillary, vote for hillary because you believe in her, not because you hate a rival candidate.
vote from your gut; not from negative emotions. thats the way to go.
obama supporters dont hate hillary, they like obama.
also, note that obama was at greater risk of not being elected to the senate for his view on iraq, those many years ago.
so, the man put his political life at risk in order to hold a view that was unpopular at the time.
Free concert, heck I'd go. But support Obama, I don't think so! Too bad all of his sheep don't see it.
Oh yea, I am really impressed...........puhleeez
Go Obama! and I don't even know who these bands are. One comment I read is that Obama is deviding us, that is not true by any means, he is uniting, its clinton that is deviding us. My vote has always been for Barack, but if hillary won the nomination I would vote for her in the general election, but the more she shows her true self, the less I am looking at her in the general election, if she gets there. I keep hearing about all this experience clinton has, but I have not seen it either, other then her experience being first lady, and a few years in the senate, not much more then Barack. Barack has shown leadership skills in his campaign, he has also shown his ability to manage large sums of money through his campaign, and managing people, he has done well there too, he has had no shake up in his campaign, He has shown his ability to deal with negative attacks, as he is getting it from bush, hillary & bill clinton, mccain, huckabee, and the republican party and he has responded to the attacks very positively, and with style and leadership. With all the attacks he is getting from all sides, to me it shows, leadership and skill. I for one am happy to hear that he would talk to other leaders in other countries including our supposed enemies, as this shows diplomacy, and not talking to them has not done any of us any good in the last 30 years, or more, where has it gotten us. Its time to talk to those countries. His temperment is the right one for the white house. His experience is the right one for the white house, His ability to reach across the aisle is the right one for the white house, His management style is the right one for the white house. He will be the best president, and will do more for this country than alot of other presidents have in the last 40 years. My Vote is for Barack Obama.
"Barry IL March 1st, 2008 10:47 am ET
It's NOT only Senator Obama but his campaign machine that's unstopable......."
yes, like a buldozer, or tank. Destroys everything in his path.
Hillary...WHERE IS YOUR TAX RETURN?
Hillary supporters..if Obama were to have kept his tax return hidden and Hillary had presented her months ago. I am sure you will be dragging Obama to mud.
SHAME OF YOU... HILLARY SUPPORTERS. YOU ARE ONCE AGAIN VOTING A FRAUD JUST LIKE BUSH.
HILLARY – RELEASE YOUR TAX RETURN.
SHOW THE WORLD YOU ARE NOT FRAUD.
Arcade Fire endorses Obama. How cool, now I'm totally voting for Obama. Oh please, I thought indie rockers we supposed to be above the hype. I love Acrade Fire and they have a right to endorse anyone, but this is getting a little too much. What's next, Paris Hilton endorses Obama, come on people this is all really ridiculous and strays from the issues Obama really stands for(if he does have any issues he can explain without blaming Bush).
I AM A CONSERVATIVE,NOT REP. OR DEM. ,SO I CAN HONESTLY SAY A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS FAR BETTER THAN A OBAMA. NEITHER SHARE MY VEIWS BUT I FEEL HILLARY CAN BE A BETTER LEADER THAN A FIRST TIME SENATOR THAT REALLY IS NO MORE QUALIFIED THAN THE SHOE LACES ON MY WORK BOOTS. WAKE UP AMERICA , WHY WOULD YOU VOTE FOR A MAN WHO WANTS US TO PAY A U.N. GLOBAL TAX , STAND DOWN OUR NUCLEAR ARSENAL, GIVE AWAY OUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS TO PEOPLE WHO FEEL THEY DONT NEED TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES. HE IS PUSHING A SOCIALISTIC POLICY THAT WILL RUIN AMERICA AS WE KNOW IT. HE DOESNT BELIEVE,OR POSSIBLY DOESNT EVEN KNOW WHAT OUR CONSTITUTION STANDS FOR.
I'm a woman and I would never vote for Hillary.
I'm not surprised my favorite celebrities are for Obama. And now the two best North American groups, Arcade Fire and Wilco, show their support.
Clinton supporters, this should be your wake up call.
Personally, I hope Barack selects Hillary as his running mate. We can still do this together. How about it, Barack?
my post never get posted...until I say they never get posted..
CNN this is news?????????How does this info help children in poverty, help people suffering from Aids, Helps people pay thier bills, Help our troops, Help put food on our table, HELPS OUR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM AUTISM...As a mother with children of Autism Im sick and tired of noone hearing us, so instead we have to read these types of reports.
thanks for the continuing isults cnn
Kathy...I know the group and I am in my forties.
Why don't you do something good and "hip" and volunteer your blogging time to reading with an inner-city child or soup kitchen or are you too hip for that?
If so, maybe you are not the change Obama is talking about...;get over yourself.
THANK YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS
IT JUST REALLY MAKES THE REALITY MORE REAL WHO THE NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BE, SEE WHEN SOME ONE IS DOWN AND OUT, THEY SEAM TO STRICK AT THE OPPONET. YES WE OBAMA PEOPLE THANK YOU
Why do hillary supporters refer to obama supporters as "sheep?" We are very educated, extremely intelligent people, who research every claim made. Hillary's "35 years of experience" include good will trips as first lady? Get real. She has voted much in the senate since she started running, either, and has failed to sponsor more than a handful of bills since in office. She plays the blame game, blaming Gore losing for not getting the 200,000 jobs she promised to upstate New Yorkers. She has blamed the media, black people, ignorant mid-westerners, bigots, anti-feminist, and money for her losses. She has wasted millions of money donated to her on lavish expenses, incompetent staff, and bigoted supporters, yet she says now that obama should win all four states tuesday. Never mind the fact that he was trailing significantly a few weeks ago in those states.
Do you really want someone who blames everyone else for her shortcomings? Not me.
Seems like Obama fans has nothing else to do, they are always on the blog. I thought the educated ones support Obama, are the educated ones supposed to be rude? Obama=disaster, beware!!!!
Boy bands don't have a place in politics. They are Canadians anyways. These guys just want their 2 minutes of fame.
Good a concert, after they perform Obama can use some of thier lyrics, transform them into a speech an do what he does best. PREACH & PLAGIARIZE!
Hillary 08!
The college vote is singnificant, though in reality most college students lack the life experience to relate to the REAL issues. MOST see Obama as a smooth, talking, hip, VH1 icon that they are able to relate to.
If we are relying on the youth of this country to guide our political future, we are in serious trouble. Do you think he will give you a break on your tuition, no only lower educational standards to create a "balance of racial harmony" within our educational system.
Go Hillary 08!
There are a lot of customers left for this snake oil salesman.
These boy bands just want their 2 minutes of fame. They should stay out of politics. They are Canadians anyways..
Fits with his American Idol type campaign. It does not impress me. If young voters vote for this guy because he sends you to a concert – God please be with the USA. The US is going to hell in a handbasket. Wonder how the young people will feel when 4 years from now they dont have money to take the bus to walk 4 miles to get to a used clothing outlet – oh the days of the concert – wish we woulda been smarter...
Hillary is the way out of this mess and you guys are missin it.
How nice of Barack to treat Ohioans to a nice concert but my vote is not for sale, not even to see Arcade Fire. I would have been far more impressed to see him in discussions with Gov. Strickland regarding his agenda to bring the state back to prosperity following the devastating years of the Taft administration. Fortunately, Gov. Strickland spent his time wisely with Hillary Clinton. We don't need free concerts, WE NEED JOBS!
In the debates, Barack had no original answers. Just agreed with Hillary. When the phone rings at 3:00 a.m., does he plan to have Hillary on speed dial so he knows what to say? Let's cut out the middle man and simply VOTE FOR HILLARY!
BUTCH – Obama taught constitutional law. I suspect he knows more about it than you do. Conservative as you may be, there isn't much of a difference between Obama and Hillary, and choosing to post in all caps won't change that.
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.
" Jorge....: TO TAKE BACK WHAT? We are not the proletariat rising against the Bourgeoisie…"
like your comment, but these words made me think ; I escaped from communism. He using these words above. To take back..... take back what? It is so limited. Communists took all possessions from rich people, they let them die in poverty, they did terrible things to people.....is this going to happen here? What i worry is the reverse racism. So far it is mostly and mainly afro-americans in speeches, not the other races....if he would be honest, non-racist, he would be mentioning people of this country, not african-american, he would say all the races and religions......I really worry, I went through hell, hoped for good, this is scary.
THIS IS SUCH A PUBLICITY STUNT!
What a joke Obama's become. Doesn't anyone see that this is just a ploy for the band, and Obama, to get some butts in seats? The little known indie band sees this as a perfect opportunity to quaduple the size of their usual audience, and Obama sees this as a perfect opportunity to get more crazed 18, 19, and 20 year olds out to "follow him" to the polls like sheep.
Obama did not ask the Arcade Fire to perform for him.
(They put this together on their own...and since when have rock 'n roll and politics not gone hand in hand??)
Obama is not cool (nor has there ever really been a "cool" politician).
He does not have as much experience as I'd like to see in a presidential candidate, and his track record is not spotless (but show me one politician who's record is).
What he has, most importantly, is sound judgment.
What he embodies is a changing of the guard in the leadership of this nation.
Hillary Clinton represents the same old Washington that has not worked for this country for many years now.
She is now clearly power-smitten, and will do anything and say anything to get into office. What does that mean she'll do and say if she were to get there?
Her greatest success has been in further dividing the democratic party.
Since when have the people of this great nation become so emotionally crippled and dehumanized by fear that we're not collectively willing to hope for a better tomorrow and act in a way that will get us there?
We need to elect Obama as our next president.
Not because he's cool, or because he can raise lot's of money...
...because he can alter the awful course this country has been headed on and will continue to head on unless we make a drastic change.
Yes we can.
Another Clinton past Bush Sr., Bill Clinton, BUSH SR. would be
32 YEARS of a the same. That I think is called a MONARCHY!!!!!
I never want to see a Bush or a Clinton again. Please.
Obama 2008
ct – I don't consider Obama to be unstoppable like a tank. I consider it to be unstoppable like a sunrise.
MEMO TO HILLARY'S CAMPAIGN MANAGER:
The more you "throw in the kithcen sink" and attack Barack the more the people believe in him. So keep it up! Thanks.
Obama/Powell 08
TEXAS AND OHIO
SHOW THE REST OF THE WORLD
ITS A CRITICAL TIME FOR US
AND WE WILL CHOOSE SUBSTANCE OVER RHETORIC
HILLARY O8
HILLARY 08
HILLARY 08
Did someone on here call Arcade Fire "celebrities?"
I love it-#6 david says he has never heard of Arcade Fire.He must be 60 or over like Clinton&McCain. This is a prime example we want change from OLD Washington that has this country hurting and dying to a new way of thinking. Obama and millions of supporters like me know we have been led down a path of lies and excuses that must be changed to honesty and openess to the American people from our President.
I am glad that people are getting genuinely excited for Barack Obama's chances. I don't mind having multiple endorsements from various sundry people. That just means that they would vote for them, ok – no problem. This is a Movement, and all are welcome.
I am glad that I live in a country that wants to take it back from the politicians, and put the power back into the hands of the people. There is nothing wrong with that. These sorts of turnouts reflect the vibrant youth support, and it is the youth that will take this country back from the old politically corrupt cronies.
Join the Movement.
Obama '08
BUTCH March 1st, 2008 11:28 am ET
I AM A CONSERVATIVE,NOT REP. OR DEM. ,SO I CAN HONESTLY SAY A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS FAR BETTER THAN A OBAMA. NEITHER SHARE MY VEIWS BUT I FEEL HILLARY CAN BE A BETTER LEADER THAN A FIRST TIME SENATOR THAT REALLY IS NO MORE QUALIFIED THAN THE SHOE LACES ON MY WORK BOOTS.
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Hillary ,my friend, has on more term as US senator than Barack Obama. That's it. But he has eight (8) more years in experience as State Senator on top of that- so his legislative experience is by far larger than hers.
However, if you just go by seniority, we should all have agreed that Joe Biden will be our next president, right ?
Her 'experience' derives from being married to a president. By that standard I would rather like to see Laura Bush in the White House because she is actually a likable person and I have no reason to believe that Laura would be such a low life liar like Hil-Liar-y.
In response to my fellow Canadian above: I believe you are underestimating Democratic voters. Once they have picked a candidate, they will rally around that person.
Forget John McCain and NAFTA... we all know the "renegotiations" have to do with stopping BOTH countries from losing jobs to Mexico. What the world needs most is an end to 8 years of Republican shot gun "diplomacy". I only wish Canada had a politician with the vision of Senator Obama.
I love Obama. At least., He checks his facts before he is
forced to defend himself against "the mouth" She will
do anything to win power, prestige, money.
Good let's bring in the bands and the musical groups
for OBAMA 2008
OBAMA POWELL 2008
Cosmic Comedy Queen – Hillary is the Change!
You shouldn't insult the people that support Obama simply because you don't. Let them worry about what is important to them and you worry about what is important to you. If he wins, then the true majority has spoken and you'll have to deal with it. The same way they would have to if she wins.
I am about going crazy with this Hilliary Experience Issue. Can ANYONE tell me just what experience Hilliary Clinton has over Barack Obama? I mean legislative experience and executive experience. This is stated as a TRUTH not a supposition by her campaign and the media. I am not interested in 16 years as Bill Clintons first lady. I dont think Rosalind Carter as much as she was part of Jimmy Carter's administration and was a very capable woman on her own, wouuld claim to have worlds of experience to govern us. Am I the only one who is incredulous about this claim?
I have heard them both at town meetings and to tell the truth they are both very well versed in all the issues that the audience presented. In the debates they are very equally matched. She is a fact machine , where he has the facts but is more conceptual in his outlook.
Let's sing a song about honesty and tax returns.
I think it is called transparancy. Hillary says she
is waiting to present her tax returns until she wins
the nomination. Believe me, she won't do it then, either.
Obama Supporters
Let the madness stop! I'm so sick of hearing the blather about how great Obama is! Looks like he will end up being the nominee, but at least 50% of the country isn't going to be happy. Let's see how that relates to his wanting Clinton's support in the general. He may get hers publicly, but many of us aren't going to forget all of the hateful things that were said about her and her supporters when it comes time to suck up to us for our votes. He sure won't have mine!
NEW POLL BY HOUSTON CHRONICLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAS OBAMA TIED WITH CLINTON IN OHIO NOW!!!!
HILLARY IS LOSING, AND EVEN IF SHE WINS THE STATES, SHE WONT WIN THE MAJORITY OF DELEGATES...OR THE POPULAR VOTE...
FACE IT ...NOBODY WANTS BIG HEAD HILLARY AS PRESIDENT...NO MORE BILL CLINTON...LEAVE THE PAST IN THE PAST WE NEED CHANGE, AND EXPERIENCE IN WASHINGTON HASNT BROUGHT ANYTHING TO AMERICA SO TO HECK WITH THE EXPERIENCE ARGUMENT
It's so sad how people can just make a judgement call based on what someone says that they did.... not what the records actually show! Obama is all talk, no action. When he said that Sen. Clinton is implying that his supporters are delirious, I had to think... It's all smoke and mirrors, people!! Why does he need to get all of these impressionable performers/entertainers to do the campaigning for him?... ARCADE FIRE to perform?... It's like dangling the carrot in front of the donkey!! Get a grip people! He thinks running for office is difficult... HA! Wait 'til he actually has to work.(which he hasn't done basically for the past 2 years as senator, so how could he even begin to talk about what he's done there!)
Let's sing and dance in the streets for OBAMA.
And I would like the band to sing a song entitled NAPTA!!!
Times a wastin' for Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA POWELL 2008
It's amazing to me that Obama has to feed his people ice cream and make sure they have music to listen to before they will vote for him.
We Hillary supporters don't have to be bribed to vote for the next President of the United States.
Do you want strawberry or vanilla????
Dead on Bob, you have a brain that works. People with half a brain stay away from the blog.
Wow! I am shocked by how negative so many people are. Not just a number of Clinton supporters, but also some Obama supporters as well. Why are we doing this to ourselves? I think that both Clinton and Obama are excellent candidates and can help lead us in the right direction.
I am a young man, 22, just out of college, and I don't understand how tearing the other candidate down is productive. I support Obama because of the hope that he represents.
He has captured the attention of so many people, not just my own age, but of all demographics. He brings a hope and inspiration to this country that hasn't been seen since JFK. If we look at how JFK challenged and inspired us to better ourselves and our country. Look at what we accomplished because of JFK, and then look at our problems and what Obama is challenging us to do.
This is so crucial that we not only have the audacity to hope, but that we elect a leader who will move us to more eco-friendly energy (yes I know about Obama's pro-nuclear position) and will help us earn the respect of the world that we have lost over the past 7 years.
Yes we can! And more importantly, YES WE SHOULD!
Yes, Arcade Fire rocks Ohio.
Obama 08
Oct. 2004: "One of Clinton's laws of politics is, if one candidate is trying to scare you, and the other one is trying to make you think, if one candidate's appealing to your fears, and the other one's appealing to your hopes. You better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope." William J. Clinton
The Arcade Fire have been vocal about their support for Obama for months now. It's great to see artists today wanting to make a difference the only way they can, by using their talents to bring Obama's message to a new audience. Personally, I'm a huge fan of the band and have been an Obama supporter since 2004, so this combination is like a dream come true.
This is NOT a publicity stunt.
Who?
Hahaha! I love how all these old people are getting all bent out of shape simply because some musicians are supporting Obama.
"This is news??" "Never heard of 'em!!" "Let's discuss the real issues!!" "So what!!"
Guess what – the youth are going to propel this man to the presidency – brace yourselves. Change is never easy...
OBAMA 08
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!
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.
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???????*********************************************
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!!
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.
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.
CNN..Do you really consider this news worthy?
THIS GUY LOOKS LIKE OBAMA WITH HIS MOUTH OPEN AND SAYING NOTHING. GOOD JOB OBAMA
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heuristics man. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Hillary's got Billary, Obama has the youth of the United States, and those with education.
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.
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.
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.
the arcade fire rule!
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.
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
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.
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.
Well i heard that Ozzy AC DC and Iron Butterfly was touring with Hill dude !!!
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.
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
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
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!!!!
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
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.
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!!!
Slow news day, huh?
I'm a Texan and will vote twice FOR HILLARY. Keep McCain out of the Whitehouse!
CLINTON/OBAMA /08
GO TEXAS
GO HILLARY YEEEHAWWWW!!
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Who is Hillary? politician or actress ? Democrat or Republican ? Is she spending her election fund for nice dresses?
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Les, (comment #2) I didn't know the Clintons were in legal trouble.
CNN why didn't you inform us about this?
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?
"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.
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!!
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?
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.
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.
I am tired of the Clintons and Bushes in office. Enough! I want new blood!
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.
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.
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.
TX & Ohio Go Hillary 08!
"Substance over Rhetoric"?
get real.
vote Obama
The more I hear from the Clintons about how bad Obama, the more I realize we need new blood in the White House.
What is wrong with CNN always reporting favorable articles about the Clintons. They might as well just endose her!
Joe, I agree.
Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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?
the same people that support obama are the one who are going to cry when obama takes this country down to the toilet...
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.
Oh, Hillary, I almost forgot to ask you once again-
WHERE ARE YOUR TAX RETURNS????? WE THE PEOPLE WANT ANSWERS!!!
Why isn't CNN reporting the Clinton's illegal fundraising trial?
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!
Why doesn't CNN report anything negative about the Clintons!?
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!
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
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!
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.
I will not waste vote on Obama
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?)
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.
"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?
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?
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!
go to hillary clinton the movie on you tube to learn about her electoral fraud investigation.its terrible
I am concerned over the ramifications over Hillary and Event 39.
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.
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).
Go...Obama Go...
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
OBAMA WILL WIN....end of story. Like it or not.
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.
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?
Another reason we love Obama.
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?
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.
Young voters don't know the differesnce between Obama and Oprah.
So, they actually voting for OPRAH.
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.
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.
This is such a cheap story Id rather read Dr Seuss than this garbage.CNN go back to school
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
PLEASE SEARCH CLINTON BEFORE YOU VOTE FOR HER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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)
Sen. Clinton accepts donations from troubled firm
1 march
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.
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.
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...................
As has indie singer/songwriter Andrew Bird, who played a benefit concert for him on Feb. 28, 2008
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!
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.
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!!!!!
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.
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
Oooh I like Obama/Powell 09!!!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
This just reinforces Obama's image as a rock star, hip, fresh breeze of air. Clinton has the righ stuff, Obama has concerts
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.
Woohoo!!! Barack, you are the whole package and know exactly what America needs!!!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.