OBAMA, Japan (CNN) - At a small bakery in a fishing village in western Japan, the ovens are on overdrive Tuesday.
"Tomorrow's the big event," said Koichi Inoue, steam rising from his freshly baked sweet "manju" treats. "We want Obama to win."
Inoue holds up a manju, his prized treat this year. Emblazoned on the front is a caricature of presidential candidate Barack Obama, with the phrase: "I (heart) Obama."
The fanatical support of this isolated town of 32,000 residents seems most unlikely until you learn its name: Obama, Japan. And this town is supporting its namesake with the sort of gusto you'd expect only from a proud town cheering on its favorite son, even though the candidate has never been here and the residents have only seen him on television.
As the U.S. primary vote returns come in Wednesday in Japan, the self-proclaimed "Unofficial Supporters of Obama" are planning a party with all the Obama fixings it can muster.
The club says up to 100 of its members are gathering in their celebration kimonos to watch American news coverage. For entertainment, members who are also local hula girls have created a dance in honor of the man who might be the next U.S. president.
Special sushi, hamburgers, and pork fillets, all made in honor of Barack Obama, are on the menu. And while their opinions won't matter when it comes to votes, they remain determined to send well wishes half-way around the world.
"I love Obama!" said Tatsyuyki Funai, the president of Funai Works Co, a lacquer chopsticks maker. He showed us his special "Obama" chopsticks he'd love to send to Barack Obama.
A pair of the city's chopsticks did go to the senator. Mayor Toshio Murakami sent a set of Obama's signature lacquer chopsticks a year ago, in honor of Barack Obama's birthday, which falls on "Chopstick Day."
He didn't hear from the senator until a week ago, but says he doesn't really mind the delay because the accompanying letter, he says, was so kind.
"Here," said Murakami, pointing to Barack Obama's signature on the letter, now an official city 'treasure.' Above it were the words, "Your friend," in Japanese. "It's very elegant and I'm honored to get this during a
busy political season."
In the letter, the senator wrote to the mayor, "As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is exciting to hear that you are engaged in debates that reach beyond your shores. We share more than a common name."
Alcillena Wilson, an American teaching English in Obama, Japan, was surprised to learn how engaged her neighbors were in U.S. politics, thanks to the simple accident of sharing a name with a candidate.
"Many Americans have never heard of Obama the city, Japan. I'm sure we've all heard of Tokyo and Osaka and Kyoto. So it's a way to open up the means of communication and learn about each other. And I think it's great."
For Koichi Inoue, the bakery owner prepping those special manju treats for the Obama party, the connection means more than just a quirky coincidence.
"Obama is an old town and needs a second wind. Maybe this is exactly the new
spirit our town needs."
–CNN Correspondent Kyung Lah
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Everybody wants Obama
Go Obama 08 we all want you as president!!!!!
Mr. Obama should seriously consider dropping out if does not win all the 4 states. Experts claim that he has he lead – What lead ? mostly red states i guess. What matters for a democrat is to win the blue states and he swing states only. When it comes to General election people and states will vote in pretty much in a predictable manner. So the question is will Obama win blue states at all in a General election ?
Republicans will tear him down. His best chance will be to shoot for a VP.
Vote for Hillary
Thanks
WOW CNN... Is this the best coverage that obama will today? There are so many topics that you can post and this is all he gets. The rumor must be true that you are the Clinton News Network. If Hillary is the nominee McCain will be our next president and that would be a shame.
OBAMA '08!!!
OMG! This is too funny. So sweet. Thanks CNN for reporting this. This is first geniune non-issue story I support. Obama Japam, lol. BO is so the candiate. He is a depiction of every culture and ethnicity.
Obama town
This is an entertaining tid bit story but HIllary will win Texas and Ohio today. I do believe we are witnessing a scenario where a candidate will surge ahead not due to media or money but due soley to individual will that have decided the bias has to stop. I've concluded a week ago that the gender bias has gotten so out of hand that it has awaken a giant voice in this country. The voters are propelling this woman forward. Individuals are taken a personal stand against the blatant gender bias that has become an american past-time in the media. I saw this coming a week ago and I am so proud to see it. This surge made up by individual views restore hope that americans do indeed think for themselves and the media....as powerful as it is can not and will not dictate their bias in an event as serious as an election. Bravo to american voters and Congrates to HIllary!
And this is news???? Why??? Another waste!
GREAT!!!!!!
Today here in Texas we have always voted republican as our parents, but when we got to the republican voting polls we all looked at each other and said lets vote for Hillary.
So we all went to the democratic voting polls with the intent of voting for Hillary, but when we came out we all discovered we selected Obama instead of Hillary.
It was the strangest thing, but we really would like to see American do something different.
Sorry for all the bad Obama comments, but in all reality we felt in our hearts and souls that he should have our votes. It was an emotional ride back home but we feel we did what the spirit led us to do.
NEW SPIRIT IS RIGHT!!!!!
Good Luck Obama ya'll deserve something too == Obama 08 ==
Stacy, Bobby, Lynn and Nick (SMU)
I understand, but it is not going to happen.
Maybe he will try again in about 8 years.
Hillary is the better choice this time!
Hillary will win!!
I was undecided until I witnessed for myself the Chicago style Thug activity on our College Campus!
I voted for Hillary and now she has my prayers as well.
Please think about your vote today.....I'm not ready to turn over the Whitehouse to the thugs I witnessed in action.
Obama for Obama!!
I just read all the story, but what a coincidence! :O Obama's birthday falls on "Chopstick Day" in Japan, lol. That is an honour for BO in Obama town, Japan. They sent him chopsticks last year on his "chopstick Day" birthday!
I am tickled pink by this positive over 6000 miles/way across the globe story. awwwwww Thanks Obama town, Japan
God bless Obama town
OB 2008!
Obama for Obama!!!!
This is a pretty intresting article it shows Gobal Support and it's also good to know there is a town called Obama in Japan and it's residents supports the Demoractic Presidental candidate. This shows and example of good Foreign Policy and relations that Barack Obama can bring to the United States way better than Hilary Clinton experince so to say. You don't see other countries saying they are glad to see Hilary Clinton running against Barack Obama. That shows Obama has better Globalization skills and experince isn't everything but Change is powerful.
and this important because,,,,,,,
I hear Hicksville, OH and Burning Bush, FL are heavily promoting Hillary .
Gosh, this is awfully sweet.
Obamania officially has gone global.
it is insult to reporting injury that CNN plays up one more item for Obama. It is at the same time covering issues that cloud Obama's probity. So there were unsavory things about his senatorial stint in the Illinois state senate. Yet much much early on, you ran the the tale that Clinton was a divisive figure, played it up until you believed it yourselves, without research to give proof. You even editorialized her statements in your headlines while you practically served as spokesoutfit for Obama.
It is too late for fair primary coverage, by journalistic standards. More than that, the US media had been indecently biased and irresponsible.
Obama is a Global icon. You can't stop the movement.
I have always respected CNN for there impartiall reporting, but I have a concern about the one sideing of the report about the NAFTA and Canada.
Yesterday in the Canadian Parliment one of its members got up and said that there Goverment is interfering in the USA Politics and trying to help Senator Clinton win, you have not report that, and why? the Goverment then went on to say that Senator Obama did not and I repeate did not get intouch with there Goverment, you have not report that and why? but you continue to report about what Senator Obama did not do. CNN where is imbalanced reporting? are you trying to help Senator Clinton win this? what happen to integrity on you and Seantor Clinton? she more then anyone should know what it is to have lies told on them.
how cute
Guess I'll have to put Obama, Japan on my "to visit" list.
aww.. This is so sweet.. I love the article.. This shows that the spirit of the world really wants obama to win.. Lol. Obama 08 all the way
That's so effing cute! I love Japan!
Too bad we can't send Obama to Obama.... to stay.
The world would truly be amazed if America elects someone as unlikely as Barack Obama.
I think it was totally alter our image around the world.
What a change from the ugly Bush years, to an image of diversity, change, hope and energy.
All the anti-American propaganda would immediately be debunked.
HOPE IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!
First time i heard about that city named Obama, but i Barack is a religous name in the bible. The irony about this race and the story in the bible about Barack is that he refuses to go to war without this female name deborah.
Barack is the name of a leader and he is proving it right now.
Obama '08 Now!!!!!!
Ding Dong, TX for Obama!!
Will Obama visit there as president? That is pretty interesting. It may be a good chance to have a good relationship wih Japan, a crucial ally in a dangerous neighborhood.
He certainly will do better than Bush, who manages to insult and offend allies at every turn.
THIS IS NEWS?
VERY PATHETIC!
WE ARE VOTING FOR YOU SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad for Obama that Kenya, Japan and Canada can't vote.
I think this is so cool. Worldwide, people love this guy. I think that having Barack Obama as a President will help America to regain it's position as a world leader.
Good to see CNN retaining is fair and unbiased political ticker coverage of Clinton and Obama! {MAJOR SARCASM!}
Let's see Hillary is in the news for appearing on Late Night TV (free publicity) with attempts to show her humor while Obama's name comes up only because of Japanese town named Obama.
After Hillary's whining and complaining of media coverage, CNN starts to turn back to its Clinton News Network days (from January 2007 to January 2008).
A shiny silver dollar says the Clinton machine will try to use this as evidence of Obama's ties to WWII Japan.
What idiots. I live in Japan and these people are stupid. For name sake? Like how they supported Hitler to right?
NC will get to be the deciding vote next month. And its a shoe in for the Clintons with citynames like Nags Head, Big Butt, Big Lick, Horneytown, Hump Mountain, Lizard Lick, Meat Camp, Morehead and Erect.
Quite fitting don't you thing..
Go obama. Obama supports Obama, it's marvelous!
Thank you Obama, Japan for your heart felt support of Barack Obama, we feel your love.
Obama, the world is counting on you to turn the page.
Enough with dirty tricks from the clintons.
Hope Obama, Japan soon shall have an Obamasan !
How nice to support this way at the other end of the world. here is Belgium!
Many hugs and kisses to all of you
What's this- Obama is JAPANESE ?!?
Someone inform Bill Cunningham and Gloria Steinem immediately !!
Then live with it, when it happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People around the workd are rooting for our Obama!
Go OBAMA 08!
OBAMA for President!!
I am looking forward to giving the people of Obama, Japan (and many other communities around the world) something to really celebrate on November 4, 2008 – by voting in Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.
We are seeing this all around the world – Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East – this overwhelming support for Barack Obama. Know what this tells me? Just the election of Barack Obama will change the way that the world preceives this country and will go along way towards improving our relationships with foreign countries.
Does anyone know what Obama means in Japanese?
Whoa this is the first positive news article towards Obama in almost 2 weeks!!
Yea...CNN isn't bias....
The city of Obama has it dialed correctly.
They dont want that Godzilla called Hillary to win either.
Everyone can see the world even that America talk a good game. We know that hate is still happening even in 2008. What is going to happen Iraq said that America was like that and it is true. What difference if you vote Hiliary or Obama America was taken from Indians by white people and built on the slaves from Africia America need to grow up. I hope Obama wins to prove how prejudice America is
They believe he will give away the farm to foriegn countries, as do I. However, I'm an American and don't want someone who talks one way and does another. Ex: NAFTA
Hillary has her problems but when the CHANGE candidate says there was no meeting with the Canadians and there is one that is the real red flag. It is not what was said it is the fact that he LIED about it after saying there was no meeting and then has been trying to double talk his way out of it like any other politician
It is also a problem that he says he would redo nafta then tells the Canadians anything close to he didn't mean it.
I am sure Obama fans will be blinded by his speeches and let this slide.
Also I am sure the Obama fans will find an acceptable excuse why he has done nothing on Afganista in his oversight commity when he felt Afganistan was the important target not Iraq.
I would like to know the difference between bonehead and bad judgment when it come to Rezko.
Glad to know the World loves and supports OBAMA.
It will be a great day for America to have someone
in office as President that does not LIe. Hillary is as
phony as they come and she must owe ??or favors to
the lobbyists and the Republicans-who, by the way,
should really switch parties or change their name.
But not include the name Reaganonimics!!!!!!!!
VOTE OMAMA 2008
wow...Obama is in international phenomenon!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Obama, Japan. YES WE CAN!!!
CNN: This is the best you could do on the morning of these important primaries....
Obama will do just fine, I have no doubt. so let the good OLD boys bring it on! America is sick and tired of these old Republicans with their self centered actions. enough is enough republicans, your season is over.
Thats extraordinary!!!! Nations all over the world would like to see Barak Obama as the next U.S. President. Even they know that he will be the one to unite America and the world as a whole.
SOme people need to take the hint, wink wink "Hillary Clinton".
I think the nations of the world will have more respect for the United States with a man as Presient than a woman. Thats just my opinion.
Obama/Clinton 08
Who can continue to question whether or not this man can unite the country and uplift America in the eyes of so many other countries that hate us?
I'm still waiting on somebody to do a story on the Paul vs. Clinton fraud case!!!!
Are you sure he's not backing one candidate and then secretly agreeing to back another in a private meeting held by his advisor?
Just Asking???
This Is Really Nice..I like this story, something positive, and refreshing in this election..FINALLY
Thank You!!!
Obama, Japan...
FORGET THE FLOODING. WE ALREADY HAVE AN ISSUE WHEN SOME OF THE POLLING PLACES WERE ALL READY OUT OF BALLOTS BY 7 A.M SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THAT. I FEEL ANOTHER COVER UP COMING ON. THE CLINTONS ARE LEARNING FROM THE BUSH'S. HOW IN THE H3LL
Wow...that made me feel all warm and fuzzy...Go Obama 08'
Running out of news CNN? Who cares.
Nina
I am a 41 year old hispanic in Texas and I believe in Obama. Hillary and Bill just want control of the white house. The 90's are over.
Thank you Japan!!
Please – leaders of the free world – unite!
Tell the stupid Americans that Obama is the right choice!
We had Nickson in the White House who brought shame to the White House doing his term. Bill Clinton brought shame to the White House doing his term in office I, can't for the life of me see myself voting for Hillary knowing that Bill will be there once again. Hillary say's she will be ready on day one. But she has made to bad decision, 1. was keeping Bill and the other was her decision to go to war
Is Obama going to be their president? Why other countries are thinking?
first Canada, then Japan.......I did not know that these are part of USA ( just kidding....)
These elections are USA only, right? Or am I mistaken?
Who cares that some Japan village is for him? They cannot vote in USA!
this is getting really crazy.....
The world is seeing what many americans are having trouble understanding. Obama is the ONLY one that really will give us a complete change. Yes, it will take time but I don't believe it will be 8 years of wastes as this president has given us. I hope Obama does prevail and we can have our country back. Especially the world respect that we as americans deserve. Republicans are bullies!!!
The world loves Obama. The world needs a change in politics of the old. Obama 08!
Well, Canada already wants him to win. NAFTA for everyone (boo) NAFTA for noone (boo). NAFTA for some, minature American flags for everyone (yay)!
Hillary 08
You know, it is sort of sad. I really like what Obama represents for the future of this country. The idea that you can tell and show your children that they can do anything that believe in. To watch this campaign actually get hijacked by someone whom clearly doesn't deserve to have the democratic nomination, namely Hillary Clinton is a travesty. Isn't time that the people in this country raised their standards instead of allowing business as ususual. The Clintons have done any and everything they could do to win this nomination and if Hilary Clinton wins, it will be a sad day for the Democratic Party. Yes, I would love for my daughter to be president but not to the extent that she sail her soul, concience. etc., to win. That is such nonsense. PEACE.
Foriegn influence in US election is against US law. CNN having to find Obama support from that far stratching place shows how willing CNN is one sided. Don't fill our great land with junk cars, junk fax machines and junk ideas.
Obama is amazing, he transcends race, culture, religion and gender and inspires and connects with others in so many ways.
That is so cool!
Reporters, however, had a different idea of what was pertinent, and the questions about Rezko, NAFTA and other unpleasant subjects continued to come. An aide called out "last question," and Obama made his move for the exit - only for reporters to shout after him in protest. "C'mon, guys," he pleaded. "I just answered, like, eight questions."
The questioning, however, has only just begun.
America will be blessed to have a woman president like Hillary.God bless her.
Ben K
Go Obamaaaaa Go
OBAMAAAAAAAAA ALL THE WAY
SENATOR CLINTON IS HONEST!!!!!!!!!!
BORACK IS A LIAR!
THIS WAS PROVEN YESTERDAY!
DO WE WANT HONESTY AND EXPERIENCE?
OR MORE DECEPTION AND LYING?
VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!! I AM!!!!!!!!
Cute story – but sadly this just goes to show how ill-informed the majority of Obama supporters are. I fear that Obama is going to coast into office on the back of ignorance. People should take this more serious – this is the future leadership of our country we are talking about – not prom king/queen. Make the right decision.
Hillary 08
I wish he were just running in Japan!!
TEXAS- STACY-BOBBY-LYNN-NICK March 4th, 2008 11:41 am ET
GREAT!!!!!!
Today here in Texas we have always voted republican as our parents, but when we got to the republican voting polls we all looked at each other and said lets vote for Hillary.
So we all went to the democratic voting polls with the intent of voting for Hillary, but when we came out we all discovered we selected Obama instead of Hillary.
Congratulations. You're not even out of college yet, and you're already smarter than your parents.
Gee, he's not even president yet and already he's got a town named after him.
He's young, hip, cool, sexy and is name is the same as our town!! Who care's what his policies are!! What is this Americian Idol???
Cute!
Citizens of Obama, thanks for your support for our next president.
Whoooohooooo!!!!!
If he wins, I'll gladly visit your seaport town.
Americans and Japanese for Obama
08
Obamamaniacs should tune in to MSNBC television channel for what has been just a complete love fest for OBAMA, especially since Scarborough went off the air.
Last night, Chris Matthews practically demanded Clinton be indicted on "failure to fully support your opponent, no matter what" with her answer to CBS' Steve Croft question.
Gee, does Hillary have to wet nurse Obama before she can campaign for herself?
This is so stupid. This is news?
Kelley...what do you mean "everyone wants Obama"??
Hillary is only 147 delegates behind and he isn"t close to the number needed to get the nomination. Hold on! It ain't over til it's over according to Yoggi Berra...
Wow, looks like they took Obama out of the race. Little coverage on foxnews. Wow. Looks like Republicans were right, they will win. I thought people were paying attention for the urgency for change. Won't be too hard for the media to guess this won right. Republicans again.
I am a mama for Obama. My children 6 and 4 have already announced their choices for president. They want the "ROCK", Barack Obama. He doesn't just motivate us to get involved, he inspires us. I have never ever ever ever ever given to a presidential campaign. I have given at least 5 donations to Barack. And have decided that in the general election I am going to just start a recurring contribution to keep that money funnelling in.
Barack the Vote!!
Ship Obama to Japan!
Go Hillary!!!
It funny that people are now saying that Texas and Ohio are must win states for Obama. That has never been the case. He has won 11 in a row. Hillary not only have to win but win decisively.
How can you say that Obama can not lead. Look at his campaign. He now how each states primary works and works within the system. Hillary acts like the Texas rules just changed yestersday. Really if you CANT run a Campaign you cant run a country. One thing no one can deny about Obama is that his has been one of the most succesfull campaigns in recent history.
CNN what a surprise!!! Big business has got you too!!
With all the negaitve news about both Democratic candidates...John McCain will be the next president....It is a shame that we will be saddled with another 4 years of Bush policy...The same old ideas: war, continued tax cuts for the wealthy, no new jobs because big business will not have to pay taxes, no health care ideas, etc, etc, etc....
What a shame!!!
Ignorance abounds in these comments.
Maybe some of the people here are also worried about his middle name. Small minds.
Obama is a unique word, and despite the fact that I already knew about this town (Google! It's totally rad!), I think this is a cool little story... and this is the BLOG! It's not always hard news, you wankers.
Someone should please check out the fact that Sen. Clinton pointed out her good friend Ruth Minner, governor of Delaware. Check it out with WBOC-TV in Dover, Delaware and Salisbury, Md.,. They ran a story on Gov. Minner in the last few months about how one million dollars disappeared from the Delaware revenues by her own state employees. They are still looking for it. And the fact that Gov minner has ordered thousands of seofemployed persons to pay a franchise tax of 200.00 per year to the state of Delaware. She is on her last term and is going out with a bang. It looks like she is buttering up to Sen Clinton for a national job.Then we'll all be bankrupt with the two of them. And so you know I noticed Sen Clinton bobs her head all the ime like an automated doll or Patrick Swayze in the movie "Roadhouse". The "Clintons" shouldn't throw stones. Check out the TV station. I'm sure they keep records.
SENATOR CLINTON IS A WORLD UNITER.
YES WE CAN!!!!!
Is the Obama campaign running out of real endorsements?
Hillary or McCain '08
Obama, Bahamas, come on pretty momma......
When America finally wakes up from our national nightmare, we'll be ready to travel again.
Obama 08
I have a lot of friends in Japan/Tokyo and...they could care less.
Of more relevance, Hillary has retaken the lead in final polls in TX 47.4% to 45.7%.
You know, I had a somewhat negative comment, but thankfully it didn't seem to make it on the page. I had second thoughts because this is really a nice story and such a change from the bitterness in the democratic party over the last few weeks. Bless those in Obama Japan for reminding us of what it is like to be civil, kind and decent.
####Obama Obama Obama Obama#######
This Man has GOD paving the way for him to the White House.
GOD bless him, GOD show him your love.
Amen!!
Barry Obama is the 2008 version of the "Macarena"
Doing a google on Angry Barack Obama bombarded by media should be enlightening to those that read it. Better read fast though before the press minimize this too.
Need we say more?
I agree! Random political statement bashing candidate X, followed by catchy slogan by candidate Y! You must be random slur for ignorance if you think that candidate X has a better policy on these issues than Y!
Vince, If this is no news what is it then?you probably need to step out of this country for a change to see how it feels in other places.
Sammy
Holland is mad about Obama, haven't met a Billary supporter yet.
CNN is biased and prints only favorable Obama comments.
good luck senator obamo, i know you're make a great president, the world is changing, people are getting hope once again.
Obama means "small shore" in Japanese.
While I still have some reservations about the Canadian, I think Obama would be a more effective president that Hillary so I hope he wins either Texas or Ohio.
hope is universal!
Yes that is true the world is watching to see what the election in 08 will bring. Will it be a international personality (Obama) or more of the same ? This is a man that trancends race or nationality. Since there is already a city in Japan named Obama I'm surprised that some idiots aren't asking him is he Japanese?
If Hillary turns out to be the nominee McCain Will be President and Obama will win in 2012
Also... If the media is so bias then Why don't they call you Hillary supporters "CULT-LIKE"
I personally believe... that U.S. Americans should vote for Obama because some people out there in our nation don't have maps... I believe that our education, like such as in South Africa and... uh... the Iraq, everywhere, like, we want change and hope.... So we will be able to build up our future...
WOW CNN… Is this the best coverage that obama will today? There are so many topics that you can post and this is all he gets. The rumor must be true that you are the Clinton News Network. If Hillary is the nominee McCain will be our next president and that would be a shame."
I agree with this poster. CNN is indeed the Clinton News Network. So much for media bias!!
All we get are sympathetic profiles about how Clinton takes it "one day at a time".
I dare you to count your political ticker stories in the last month: Clinton headlines are sure to outnumber Obama ones!
Rufus:
In Japanese "Obama" means little beach.
Thank you Obama, Japan!! Japan is a very lovely place with lovely people!! I taught there for two years and I know firsthand how sick and tired they are of war mongering and the politics of fear!!! These people have adopted a pacifist constitution and electing Obama will ensure some peace throughout the world!!!
Obama '08!!
PS:
I really do feel that a lot of you Hillary supporters are just heartless, racist individuals!!!!!!
Hillary will say and do whatever to win. This is her life. We want change.
Yeah!!
Another country that wants to destroy America supporting Obama!
Communists for Obama '08!!
hey I have some friends and family over in Europe who are in favor of Clinton. I could give you their contacts so you could do a story on them too. I mean, in fairness and all.
Since Hilary whined about coverage, you've made a 360 degree change and now you only cover her... We're lucky none of the candidate's photo was put on this article, because I bet it would be Hilary's. Even if it Obama you're talking about...
This tells me a few things:
1. You were truly carried away by Obama and you, actually, made the mistake of not covering Hilary as much...
2. Some newly acquired millions from the Clinton machinery have come your way (It's not wasted, right?).
3. You've fallen into Clinton's pressure because they're still powerfull.
Wait until the PEOPLE shows you who is more powerfull... You'll have to report on Obama for, at least, the next 4 years
This goes to show how Obama is loved by so many cultures and races and he will do what others couldn't do in the fight for unity and peace.
Obama's Japanese? I thought he was Irish...
thank you CNN finally something about obama
I AM NOT SUPPORTING OBAMAM
NO-BAMA
I'm glad that CNN reported this, instead of reporting when the New York Times endorsed Hillary Clinton.
maybe they'll start saying obama is japanese instead of Muslim or the other lies.
Great story! It shows that the international community is indeed watching and waiting for America to reclaim its mantle as the glittering example of democracy that we used to be. We used to be a country of hope. But right now we are scurrying around in fear - fear of terrorists; fear of a global economy; fear of immigrants; fear of different religions, etc., etc.
This story proves that this country needs a man like Obama to restore our faith in our government at home and to repair our image abroad.
GOBAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Till yesterday CNN was covering Obama now try to divert us from Rezko shame on you CNN. This not news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! most trusted name in news
Hillary 08
w00t! Obama, Japan, for Obama! Haha, you can't deny he's great when he has support in other countries! :3
Obama we're with you!! I voted for you here in California and can't wait to vote for your in the general. You will truly be the President of the UNITED STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can we Please stick to the Topic of the Story, this was about Obama, Japan, who cares, what CNN or Hillary is doing at this Moment, there are other storys on this site for those ignorant postings.
And as someone has mentioned, this jstory ust goes to show, how Obama can unite at home and Aboard.
Keep the Faith Barack Obama!!! 08
My comments don't seem to be getting "approved" but its still a vote for BARACK a true leader at the perfect time! Thank you Japan for seeing this too. Oh yeah go fact check people and see what Canada had to say although CNN doesn't seem to be able to report it.
Obama '08!!
I'm sure Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, China, Cuba and any other country who hates the US would want Obama to win.
No way you will win. You dont have the experience at all.
All the money you have spent in ads for TV does not give me
the energy to even look at your campaign and policies.
I am very tired to hear your name and you dont impress me
at all.
Maybe in 8 years you will have the experience.
If you win, my vote will go to the waste basket.
NO WAY I WILL VOTE FOR YOU
ONLY FOR HILLARY.
Liberal political blog raises question whether image of Barack Obama in Clinton attack ad was darkened during production to show a 'blacker' opponent.
THIS JUST IN ... everyone in Los Angeles that lives on Clinton st wants Hillary to win. When asked why residents replied "because it would be cool". More at 11
It is done!
you can kick the sister once and the women will watch, you can kick the sister twice and women may look away but when you kick the sister again and again like it has been in this race against HIllary, the women will stand up and scream louder then you can even imagine! The media went way way too far with the beatings on HIllary….I knew it was just a matter time before the public will revoke…such is the case now. You do not mess with women because once they band together…they are a giant force to be reckon with.
We Already Have A Winner..... HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grandpa McSenile will get crushed by Obama or Clinton so it doesn't matter who wins the nomination.
McCain is so old he's older then dirt and needs Bushy's middle name, a walker, to get around, but as long as he's been around, a republican has NEVER balanced the budget, they are all big liberal spenders, just like the piece of crap we have now.
Obama or is it Osama NO difference! You are NO JFK! and your other want a be half is NO Jackie!!!!!!!
The media has done everything in its power to help Hillary win Texas and Ohio. If you have noticed, she's been on all the networks, face plastered in all the websites; and have shown her campaingn events. This past week has not been favorable to Obama. If the election in Texas and Ohio goes in her favor, the media had done its job. But, let it be said, that if its for him, he will prevail. I beleive that if it is predestined for Obama to be President, then he will.
When was the last time you heard any town outside of our borders praise any of our politicians!!
Go McCain. Thanks to all the bickering, mudslinging (on both sides...yes, Obama has also done it!), rudeness and open hostility simply makes it easier for the GOP to pull off a win later this year! We have a man of "faith" & "change" (what politician has actually changed anything significant? It's about securing the next election and we all know this...give me details on this change!) who will get ripped up come the real election and a women that everyone loves to hate. Wake up Democrats...though I hate Bush, I am leaning on giving my vote to the party who has candidates with a bit of respect left.
Wow................
Go OBama GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
You are the only Hope.
God bless America
You want to see a true change: Vote for a women. We have always had men in power and many countries have men of color in power. How many have women in charge? Though I am not a fan of either...go Hiliary...stay strong and don't give up!
What a short happy funny story! BO is the next saving grace of the democrats and not a body condition. Look out Clintons it's time to say goodnight!
Didn't we bomb Japann because of their opinions/actions a half century back?
Where is the story about the lawsuit between the Clintons vs Paul?? Huh CNN .. I'm not the only one who realizes that you've completely lost any objectivity and respect.
Maybe he should run for president there or in Kenya.
It is so obvious what the rest of the world wants
It gives me chills
I am from Ohio.
I already voted for Obama today.
Can we get some real news on Obama! But this is great at least we know he is respected around the world! it is sad that the media is extremely hyping senator clinton extremely!!!!!!!! Sorry but there was no biased at first now the day before a major primary the news networks are prasing senator clinton!!! Its funny but sad!!! All these negative comments are pointless! And all the real obama supporters know that positivty and hope will progress!!! Not hostile attacks!!!! Good luck hillary....... oh and thanks for endorsing Mccain hillary!!!!
OBAMA 08
I still think about those kids, in the state he's supposed to be a Senator
Rage for change, and he'd just won there 2 weeks previous, and was threatening more Rage Change 2 weeks later, in the state directly above...
Rage for Change, and as Crazy Gun, killed the kids in that school, and then the Gunman shot himself....
Rage For Change! Didn't do them any good....... Think about it....
Even in advanced countries, political develoment lags far behind other forms development (like economy, techology...) We still talk about the influence of interest groups, lobbysists... that corrupt our democracy. Developing countries talk corruptions, bribes, etc that erode the growth of democracy. Honestly, there is a significant similaity between our politics and their politics except relying on guns to take power.
That plastic smile of Hillary's will melt away today!
It's moving time America. Time for Obama to move in and Hillary to move on!
Great uplifting story, CNN.
I gotta visit there.
There's just so much excitement in the air today! PLANO, TX for OBAMA 08
Maybe more relevant. I'm from Clinton, NY and my whole family is firmly behind Obama.
Hillary's opponent is not Obama anymore. It's math! There simply are not enough delegates left for her to win usless she....
a) beats Barack by a LANDSLIDE in every remaining state (20 points)
or
b) cheats.
Apparently Hillary is telling her supporters that she is going to continue no matter what happens. She's plans to increase her negative attacks and spread more lies. How pathetic.
All I can do is laugh at this and wish they were voting in todays primary.
Poor disallusioned cult followers!!!!
In other news, people who share the name Hussein were shouting in the streets and shooting machine guns in the air. Not because they like Barack but because he wants to resign America to Dhimmitude.
Barack/Inuit 2008
Something quite extra ordinary is involved and propeling BO. I see the hand of God leading this guy. And that being the case..., I don't know what /or who will stop him being in the WH, come Jan 09/
I have noticed that those who are for Hillary use rather vicious language in reacting to Obama fans. Already Hillary seems to influence her supporters. From the Obama campaign I feel they show a lot more respect for this historic event. However in the not so distant past the ones who started slinging mud and kitchensinks won the election. The world is watching hoping for a better USA with a much better reputation. A makeover is needed.You need vision. Obama seems to have it.