March 21, 2008
Posted: 03:15 PM ET
 Obama is calling for a congressional investigation.
Obama is calling for a congressional investigation.

(CNN) — Sen. Barack Obama Friday called for an investigation into how the security of the passport files of the three remaining presidential candidates was breached.

The State Department admitted Friday that the passport files of Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain had been accessed without authorization.

"One of the things that the American people count on in their interactions with any level of government is that if they have to disclose personal information that it stay personal and stay private," Obama said in Portland, Oregon.

"And when you have not just one but a series of attempts to tap into people's personal records, that's a problem not just for me, but for how our government is functioning," he said.

Obama said he expected "a full and thorough investigation" by the administration done in conjunction with congressional oversight committees.

The State Department's inspector general has already started an investigation, department officials said.

Attorney General Michael Mukasey said the Justice Department had not launched an investigation and did not expect to unless it was asked by the inspector general.

Filed under: Barack Obama


Natasha M. in KY   March 21st, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Everyone has something negative to say about Obama's pastor, but I completely understand and chose not to judge. I am a black catholic in KY. The only black family in our church. I have been a member my entire life. When all the controversy came out over the priets in the catholic chuuch, I didn't leave. Where whould I go? That is where I built my faith. So the priest were participating in behavior that i didnt agree with. I didnt mean that i thought the way they thought. I had my own spirtual relationship, and it had nothing to do with the priest behavior….get it??? Obama had his own spritial relationship it wasnt based on Wright.

disgusted   March 21st, 2008 8:24 pm ET

i don't know about you..but if my priest ever talked like that in church i would have gotten up and walked out, nor would i have a friendship with him….unless i shared in his beliefs…..remember you cannot choose your family, but, your friends are your choice.

Ralph   March 21st, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Paying people to snoop and then blame Hillary? Wouldn't put anything past him. He is so desperate. He knows that he is going to lose, so he will try ANYTHING TO WIN,and blame it on her or Bill. He will never take responsibilty for his own actions. HE is nothing more than a smooth talking CON MAN.

R   March 21st, 2008 8:15 pm ET

It IS about our right to privacy. How does this article in any way show a CNN bias towards Obama?

If y'all remember, back a few months ago CNN had stories about Hillary's shoes.

Max   March 21st, 2008 8:12 pm ET

If Barack gets the nomination and a democrats refuse to vote for him in the general election, you have got some problems that we can't help you with. Keep it real. Obame is fantastic, he motivates the nation.

Obama 08!

JIM from ESVA   March 21st, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Why do so many of you have such narrow minds and believe your feeling out weigh the well being of America. Is it that too many of you have lived privileged lives and are just plain self centered?

Very Concerned American   March 21st, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Obama is the only one complaining.
Maybe he IS afraid of some information that he didn't want amyone to see.

docrock,tx   March 21st, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Welcome to twenty first century America politicians!!Every person in this country is available for "snooping" ,due to King George.What do you think makes you special?If you are not Royalty,then join the ranks of the oppressed.Does'nt feel good,does it.Payback is a booger,huh??

Robert Burns, Attorney   March 21st, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Illinois, too bad you aren't still in New France. All 3 candidates, including John McCain, were victimized by the illegal snooping.

John   March 21st, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hi CNN:

Why does not post my post for Hillary, your network is so biased for Obama. Shame on CNN!!!

Sarah   March 21st, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Oh Well, onto BETTER news network. FOX, who would have thought that?

Yolanda Diaz   March 21st, 2008 7:48 pm ET

He was not the only one………………..put my commrent

John   March 21st, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I think that the government should make a background check to Obama. For his background is so complicated, it may damage the security.

Adam F.   March 21st, 2008 7:46 pm ET

TX and TC, I wish CNN will listing more to people like you, instead to pries Obama all the time. He is NOT the only victim here, can't CNN see that?

ojoj   March 21st, 2008 7:45 pm ET

cnn: if I already posted it why isn't it posted? Why won't you post my message? Oh. it might look bad on "O"?

maria h.   March 21st, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Maybe Obama is yelling the loudest of the 3 candidates for an investigation because he had something to do with the snooping of his opponents files- the files of Hillary Clinton and John McCain were breached too you know.

Sam   March 21st, 2008 7:43 pm ET

It should be open record on where our "nominees" have been!!!!! What do they have to hide???? If any of them have a problem with this, then they should not be running for President of the U.S.!!! Obama acts like this is an insult!! Get used to it or get out!!

Adam F.   March 21st, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Why is Obama so worried, I wander? He is afraid of somebody find something about his trips? Hmmm…

Paris   March 21st, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Reg-1 you just proved my point. CNN is bias.
It is a sad day when you can't trust your news agenices.

iac   March 21st, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Wonder why Obama's breach was the only ones that ended in a dismissal of an employee?
his new first name is now on record:
Barack Ili Obama

end game   March 21st, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Obama no win situation for President.
McCain win if Obama,
clinton win if Fl and Mi count.
End game is who can win in November, Obama absolutely can not win with his dirty laundry.

Sue   March 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama, Obama, Obama……Really do not care! Again we are back to your favorite subject..Obama!!! Yeah, another investagation that will cost the taxpayers millions…just where I want my money to go. There is no way I will suport him or vote for him, and I really have little respect for Richardson anyway. I say Hillary 08 or no vote from me!!

Jermaine Fanfair   March 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

A full investigation is necessary. The troubling thing is that even though this will likely not be something serious this time, how is it that a contract employee can casually have access to this information during the era of "national security." This definitely affects my confidence in the state department and the current administration.-Jermaine Fanfair

FrankSmith   March 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The Clintons like to "trash" or belittle anyone who does not agree with them or does not support them. I hope Hillary supporters do not pick up this type of "attitude in life."

Little states do not matter; now Bill Richardson does not really matter. When and where will this tyoe of attitude end? I recall this as the behavior of my "bully" in grade school!

Noah, PA   March 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

"Obama's nervous about it because there's something in there that he doesn't want anyone to know about…………"
Illinois

Yes Illinois,
There is "something in there" he doesn't want anyone to know about, like his SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

Wake up America, if this can happen to high profile people, it could happen to you. This breach has to be investigated, and if there's nothing there, there's nothing there. But Senator Obama is right, investigate it.

Becky in In.   March 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Why is Obama sooooooo upset, maybe he has something to hide!!!!

S in NY   March 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Let the State Department investigate.
There really isn't a need for a Congressional investigation. What a waste of our (taxpayers) money.
YO, Representatives and Senators there are more important issues facing our country; stop wasting our time and money on investigations like this and steriods in sports.

Imogene   March 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Oh My God!! Where are your BRAINS? It is quite glaring the HATRED some people hold in their hearts for their fellow mankind!!!!!!!!!!!

Stevenson, ND   March 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Unfortunately TC, most of the voters, (except McCain with his mom's genes) will be around in 100 years. So he can say anything. I want someone who is going to tell me about the next 4 years. Let others speculate on the next 100.

Reagan said "trust, but verify". Well, we can't verify with a 100 year time frame.

Bring the soldiers home now.

America 08/ Obama

jason   March 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Wow!
what a change. what's going on to today at CNN blog?
I use to see only SHEEPS blogging at CNN.

Even with Richardson's endorsement news, I see significant increases of Clinton supports here today. I guess the SHEEPS are come to their senses now.

I am really concern if hussein Obama is president and our country will be deeply divided because of race. Both Bush's presidenecy was all about Iraq and hussein Obama presidenecy will only be about RACE.

The white guilt trip and RACE will always come up and nothing ever get done in Washington.

Overall we were doing fine and we made great stride on race equality until now.

There are sooo many successful black American already achieved by hard work……but no Hussein Obama wants turn back the clock to those inequality time in America with his speech.

We got war going on now and economy is not doing so great.
And here we are we are still talking about RACE!

Lets move forward and get our pride back for America.

We need a hard worker like Hillary. We don't need talker. We need a worker at this stage of America.

Get'er Done!

SUZIE CLINE   March 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

OBAMA NEEDS TO STOP CRYING ABOUT THE STUFF THATS GOING ON NOW WITH HIS CAMPAGHN HE DIDNT HAVE ANY FEELINGS FOR CLINTON WHEN SHE WAS GETTING THE FIRE STUCK UNDER HER FEET . SO STOP CRYING OBAMA I HOPE U GROW UP AND REALIZE THAT IF U DO GO AHEAD TO BE THE NOMINEE CLINTON WILL FIGHT FOR IT IN 2012 AND BEAT U WHEM AMERICA LEARNS THAT U ARE A LIEING ABOUT YOUR CHANGE POLICY.CHANGE HA HA THE CHANGE OF MEDIA COVAERAGE FROM CLINTON TO OBAMA HAS GOT OBAMA RUFFLED AND WHATS HE GOING TO DO IF HE'S PRESIDENT AND SOMETHING COMES UP HE NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION ON LIKE THE AD SAID HE WILL HAVE TO VALL HILLARY CLINTON TO ASK HER WHAT TO DO LIKE A LITTLE KID ASK ITS PARENTS WHEN THERE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO
SUZIE, WEST VIRGINA

Vig   March 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Obama is a copy cat.

Kittenger, RI   March 21st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama doesn't make me nervous. He gives me and the rest of the world a continued pride in America.

Reagan made me nervous, and after Americans partied for eight years, poor George Bush Sr. had to foot the bill. The trickle down theory didn't work for most folks. Consequently Bush Sr. was a one-term president.

Obama stands for One America !

DeVone   March 21st, 2008 7:00 pm ET

sad for so many American people I have to say reading your comments what you fell is very sas as a matter of fact they are
sick Senator Obama deserves to be president as well as
any one else i tell you if you were to put youself a side and to get to know people of other races you will find there are beautiful people
other then white people we all were put on this green earth by God.
know this you would not were you are today if it was not for black folk
you would not have clean homes your childrean were tought manners
go back in history and you will find black folk was then and now
your furture at the same time togather we have come a great distance
and to dislike some one becous of their color is a real deep sickness
and while you are condeaming you need to check you self. we put
our hands on the bible read the bible but we are all SINNERS
and to hate is the Biggest SIN of all guess what I Never Know
Who May Have To Save My Life and the SAME GO FOR YOU
PEACE.

Mike Birmingham, AL   March 21st, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Hilda -

sounds like something Ann Coulter said recently - except she said she was going to vote for Hillary if McCain got the nomination.

since there's really no policy difference between Hillary and Barack, what is it that going to drive you into the arms of the Republican Party?

you really think that we believe that you, your family, your friends, and everyone you know will just blow the whole thing up if Hillary's not nominated? Sorry, but that's something that only Republicans and neo-cons do.

sorry if I don't believe you Hilda (or the various other names you post under)

Morton, PA   March 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Yes, Barack does expect a full and thorough investigation, and so does John McCain. What's the difference? They are both running to be Commander in Chief?

Tom,des moines   March 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Oboma what r u afraid of? let release all of your record, so america can make up their mind about u and the rest of the candidate.

Tom,des moines   March 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I think Oboma r so afraid that someone might know something about him,that he doesn't anyone 2 know of. talk about double standard. I think Oboma is a liar and a hypocrite.

Sandra, Roanoke Rapids, NC   March 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Does Obama not think the story about McCain's and Clinton's same privacy being breeched is just as important? Or do they not have the right to be offended since they simply are typical white people? Obama must now accept the double standard he is accustomed no longer applies. The rules have changed, he now is playing hard ball with the tough guys & gals on capital hill. Does he want cheese with this whine?

Mizh   March 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

yes, open up files in Indonesia also, and see why Sen Obama is shy of using his middle name. Why is he not proud of his heritage ?

from Boston   March 21st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

what happened to the first blogger who commented when this was first posted. her comments were priceless. guess you can't take the heat.

Raphael Texas   March 21st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Just the other day Obama used the phrase "Typical White Person" on a radio interview. Investigate that.

Willy   March 21st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Who cares, this crap happens all the time. Boo hoo Obama you're in the Big Leagues now!

dave   March 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

That's it, start another committee to investigate a simple matter and waste millions of tax dollars in the process. DOS has already investigated and brought it to your attention and disciplined the employees.

You call this leadership on your part?

TC   March 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Gil - California, get your facts straight. McCain isn't keeping the war going for 100 years. Do you know we still have bases in Germany and Korea and elsewhere? Do you consider those places at war? Its the same thing here. He wants a presence in the middle east. If your going to be involved, be correct with your facts please. Make informed decisions.

Hard left !!!!   March 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

cnn. post mt last comment. Instead of lettting it dissapear into cyberspace

D.D.   March 21st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I do not think the Congress can afford this investigation- the Vets needs the money.

Joe G   March 21st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Every day that goes by I get more sick of Barack Obama. I voted democratic for the last 4 elections, but will never vote for Obama.

Never!

Illinois   March 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Obama's nervous about it because there's something in there that he doesn't want anyone to know about…………

aliou salam, Jacksonville FL   March 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I see clinton and mccain on this one too. they have all the ties and the means to do it. Lets' wait for what;'s coming next, if at all this leads to anything

TC   March 21st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Time 4 Action- Why does Obama give you hope? Hope about what exactly? Can you give me any specifics? I've been waiting for months to see what change he is referring to. Is it change in taxes (he will make us pay more) change in health care (he will ruin our system and we will all be looking elsewhere for coverage), change in policies? Which policies? Please inform me and be specific.

April   March 21st, 2008 6:26 pm ET

A full investigation is needed into CNN and it's biased and not fair reporting. Good grief. Like someone said earlier—he's not the President yet. His wanting a "full investigation" is hardly front page news.

Reg-1   March 21st, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Paris it is because I belive in OBAMA like CNN does thank you

TC   March 21st, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I think this has been blown way out of proportion. It's not political, republican and dem's were looked at. There are stupid people who work everywhere and these employee's (contractors?) were just not very smart. No conspiracy. Let's move on already. I hate seeing my tax dollars go to this investigation. They were fired already. The system worked, they got caught.

Dave   March 21st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Anything to change the subject about your contreversy!

Jay Graham, Dallas, TX   March 21st, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Looks like CNN doesn't like anyone comment against Obama. This news is a distraction to Wright story.

bk   March 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

We want an investigation into why he says his grandmother is a typical "White Person." I don't know about you, but I think he is saying we are racist.

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No longer and Obama Supporter in Illinois   March 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

just got done watching CNN Newsroom… the Obama supporter all ready is saying that he thinks that it is political… they need to find out who the contract was through and who they support…

he thinks there is more to this and is trying to link it to McCain or Clinton… how sad is that… everytime something happens Obama Supporters think Clinton did it…

For someone that is ahead in the delegate votes and is ahead in popular vote (w/o MI and FL) he sure acts nervous, paranoid, and reckless… How again does he show great judgement???

Next week is going to be very interesting… Obama still dealing with Wright and more Rezko news coming out daily… How does this show good judgement???

Sad to say we were fooled in IL…

Paris   March 21st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

CNN why do you post Reg-1 three times and not post my comments?
CNN shame on you.

Antoinette   March 21st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

im mad that this has turned into an Obama v Clinton post

This is about national security in which everyone should be concerned about. Not a bash Clinton and Obama post

C. Smith   March 21st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

"R" - don't be such a silly goat. It's not about our right to privacy, it's about CNN's love for Obama.

Antoinette   March 21st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

A full investigation should be done in regards to all the files that were tapped

That is sad

Reg-1   March 21st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Wright comments was back in the year 2001 not recent I believe the Clinton's pay for the tapes then put them on the internet for the world to see but Bill Clinton was in a photo opt with Wright is Bill a racist.

Reg-1   March 21st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Clinton need to face the music. She will not be in the White House stop, quit and get out of the race for President of the U.S. Obama will be our next President

Steve   March 21st, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Obama needs investigation. Rev Wright might be the tip of the iceberg. His good Rezko was a surprise too. What else might show up.

from Boston   March 21st, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Is it true the Obama campaign was threatening to file a lawsuit against CNN - was that about giving him free press time for his "race" speech. If not, what was the possible lawsuit all about. We deserve to know.

Reg-1   March 21st, 2008 5:50 pm ET

The Bush administration should be shame and investigated their shelves for allowing Obama records to be open for review. Obama has secret service protection.

JFK   March 21st, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Is this ONN? OBAMA NEWS NETWORK????

JFK   March 21st, 2008 5:47 pm ET

While this is inappropriate, I do not think its some big conspiracy. Maybe Mr Obama is blowing this out of proportion like so many things!

Bayou Joe   March 21st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

You won't post my comments because they are too Well reasoned and don"t support your Democratic Party Bias.

JustinA   March 21st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

The peope who turn every news event into a Hillary whine or an Obama attack, are irresponsible. The patriot act, violations of the privacy act and an all-out attack against constitutional rights are very serious matters. If you're too stupid to be outraged by this story you should move to China. I hear they have the same respect for individual rights.

AnnaMarie   March 21st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Barack Obama is an honorable man and everybody is entitled to the right to privacy.. Even a presidential candidate..

VOTE BARACK in 2008

or stay home!! …….You'll just get more of the SAME…

BJ Atlanta   March 21st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Why wasn't this a big story back when McCain and Clinton were snooped on? Obama was the last one and that brought out the big story. Did CNN know about McCain and Clinton before it came out about Obama? I haven't heard an answer to that one yet.

Obama's face has been all over CNN for days!! Where is the news on Sen. Clinton?

Gene   March 21st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Mr. Obama, demand what you will…..You're still TOAST.

Kim   March 21st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

anything to deflect your horrible judgment.

Spider   March 21st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Come on people. This is a case of a few bored government clerks looking up significant names. If the truth be told, I bet Nicole Smith, Tom Cruise, and PeeWee Herman were also looked at. Its a non-issue, all three candidates were looked at. Sure came at an oportune time for Obama, though. Get us all to forget Wright and "typical white person".

From PA   March 21st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

On January 22nd, the Hillary Clinton Campaign releases a video that proves that Obama lied about his position on "single-payer healthcare."

The video compares statements Obama made during the January 21st Democratic debate with those he made to an AFL-CIO conference in June 2003 while campaigning for the Senate. Contradicting what Obama said at the debate, the old footage shows the senator saying, "I happen to be a proponent of single-payer universal healthcare coverage. That’s what I’d like to see."

At the debate, Obama stated: “I never said that we should try to go ahead and get single-payer (healthcare)."

Single-payer healthcare is an euphemism for socialized medicine.

Gloria   March 21st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Smells like a Clinton tactic to me or maybe Sean Hannity when he was doing all his investigations this week

Obama support in Iowa   March 21st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I wonder why my comments didn't make the cut?

Pat M Canada   March 21st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Sorry, but after reading these posts I can't help myself!

PEOPLE…..Are you serious? You are still engaged in the conversation about Obama's Pastor Wright! Even to the degree of accusing Obama for this Security Breach to take the media focus off him !!!!!!!!! Let's be fair here. Put Pastor Wright to bed he must be more than tired by now!

Do you not understand the open borders of information this Breach has brought to the public's attention? You as citizens could also have the same thing happen to you ! Do you want Government Employees and Contractors snooping through your files?

Eminem in GA   March 21st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Is it me or do the majority of the Shrillary supporters have problems with reading comprehension, grammar and spelling? If your comments are any indication of your intelligence, then it figures you'd fall for everything that comes out of her mouth!

kathy in ohio   March 21st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

this post is in reference to the nafta issue. i can never get anything posted or comments are always closed. nafta was signed in the beginning of the clintons years. Ohio did know hillary was for nafta ,but she was not comfortable with many issues of the trade agreement and questioned them. She admitted this in ohio many times in her speaches and interviews. It isnt working to benefit many and thats WHY she wants to reopen it. She did not LIE. cnn has backed her up on how she stands. they need to run a story on this. Some people in ohio maybe have missed the story. She not lieing.

kathy in ohio   March 21st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

this post is in reference to the nafta issue. i can never get anything posted or comments are always closed. nafta was signed in the beginning of the clintons years. Ohio did know hillary was for nafta ,but she was not comfortable with many issues of the trade agreement and questioned them. She admitted this in ohio many times in her speaches and interviews. It isnt working to benefit many and thats WHY she wants to reopen it. She did not LIE. cnn has backed her up on how she stands. they need to run a story on this. Some people in ohio maybe have missed the story. She not lieing.

Dianne   March 21st, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama is just trying to escape this issue at hand - he has been influenced by a hateful racist pastor, has a wife that is not proud to be an American and a Grandmother that is a typical white woman.

Go away Obama.

Hillary 2008 - YES SHE CAN

jan   March 21st, 2008 5:18 pm ET

What does it take for folks to see through Obama? Look at his backers and chills should run up the spine

hilda   March 21st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If Obama wins the nomination myself, family, friends, co-workers and everyone i have spoken to will vote republican. Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

Rick in Oregon   March 21st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Obama, release your tax records for the last 20 years. Release your public meeting schedule and then release your information on your dealings with Rezko. What are you hiding?

Gil - California   March 21st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Something I find very amusing is that there are still people saying "I was on the fence between X and Y and now I'm going to vote for McCain". Excuse me, but I don't believe you. If you haven't made up your mind by now I suspect you never will.

I really do not expect there is any chance that a democrat will win in November no matter who. I fully blame Hillary for the loss, and I say she has the blood of our military men and women on her hands, and any more that die when McCain keeps us in his 100 year war.

Sherry   March 21st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

If you want to vote Republican, be my guest! You will continue to have corporations send jobs overseas; your price of gas will continue to rise; and you will continue to pay more for food. So, go right ahead and endorse the Republicans — obviously you are a glutton for punishment and want "more of the same." We Democrats only want those who are intelligent, informed and truly committed to the party, and not some fair-weathered what-ever-you-call-yourselves.

Go Hillary!!!   March 21st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Duhhh! That sounds like a sound plan. Too bad I could have never figured that out myself.

catmom   March 21st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

What is the problem? This information or any information about Mr. Obama should be fair game. As fair game as every piece of information Obama , his campaign and his fans feel Mrs. Clinton should provide. What are we always told, If you have nothing to hide, what is the problem?

I think Obama's schedule for the past 10 years should be made available. So should his tax records. What is good for Mrs. Clinton is good for Mr. Obama.

hilda   March 21st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Governor Bill Richardson endorsed Obama. It seems obvious to me he sold out to the highest bidder. I'm glad he's no longer running for office. We've seen enough crooked politicians selling out for all the wrong reasons.

Pat Riot   March 21st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

You people are acting like he just stood up for someone else's right to privacy. This is the guy that voted for the Patriot Act. The only time he has taken any action towards our freedom from government is when his own privacy is on the line. Disgusting…opportunism at its best. You people don't know what you want. You cheer him on when he talks about socialism and then you cheer him on when he talks about the right to privacy. Make up your mind because you can't have both.

R   March 21st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

You dumb sheep, it's not about having something to hide. We have a right to privacy for the sake of privacy itself, it's what our founding fathers like George Washington spent their lives fighting for.

This is sickening that any American is not outraged by this breach in the privacy of fellow citizens by their government. This is not an Obama story, it's a story about another stain on the American way of life and liberty by the Bush administration that craps all over the ideals and freedoms that so many fought and died for.

Marjorie   March 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Caught Ya! Thou shalt not snoop! Punishment to the full extent for those who snoop.
OBAMA '08 - '16!!!!!

Peggs   March 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Weirdly, on March 12th the Clinton camp was claiming Obama had "never been to Latin America".

How would they know that for certain? How can you prove a negative?

Well, perhaps now we know!

Vote Democratic   March 21st, 2008 5:04 pm ET

No matter who you like or dislike, who ever it may be Hillary or Obama… WE must Stand Together!!! and Vote Democratic

I am a Obama supporter, but if Hillary is the pick I will do what's right for the nation and vote for her.

I have a daughter and I do not want her to grow up with another Bush.

We need to start thinking and stop letting CNN divide us. If I have to post this in every blog, every comment box to get my message out there– then I will ….

STOP HATING ON EACH OTHER— AND THINK!!! Vote Democratic NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

JT   March 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Yeah, Time 4 Action, Obama makes me HOPE too. I HOPE someone else wins the election. The problem is, who to support? Time to choose the lesser of 2 evils. Sigh.

Cindy   March 21st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama doesn't make me nervous. He makes me think. We need to learn to think again, and not just react to soundbites fed to us by shock jocks and partisan news networks.

Bakersfield Mom   March 21st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

If HRC is the democratic nominee, this is the first time I'll be voting as a republican.

I supported her in the beginning because I thought she was authentic and a women of integrity.

I no longer subscribe to this form of thinking. One Clinton in the White House is enough.

Time 4 Action   March 21st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Wy Speak for yourself Obama does not make me nervous, he makes me HOPE. He makes you nervous Helen? Why?

Obama 08

ben   March 21st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Jay March 21st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

He is just really trying hard to keep his name in the press, and not about his 20 years with the racist!! SAME ON YOU OBAMA!!

Pu-leeze. Hillary supporters are obviously trying to jab at Obama for anything. Talk about desperation.

And following you're lead: SAME on you Hillary!

PS I know this won't get posted, but oh well.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   March 21st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I hate to steal your thunder Mr. Obama…but Secretary of State Rice has already intiated an investigation–as well as corrective measures and disciplinary measures to ensure it doesn't happen again under her watch.

Too late again–but great rhetorical sound bite.

Matt   March 21st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Yawn, Ms. Rice has already ordered an investigation. NOT news worthy.

Dinesh   March 21st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Good, this is important not for the candidate, but for security itself, i don't feel very secure knowing that people in politics are getting their files hacked into, I feel even less secure knowing that my personal files might be getting hacked into, and are probably less protected than senator obama's

Mizan   March 21st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Dear Obama camp, please stop negative campaign. Enough is enough!

Judgment is Lacking....   March 21st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

CNN when are you going to change the National Polls. Hillary is leading and you have not updated your website… Also when Obama's superdelegate count changes you let us all know, but when Clinton's does and it has been added by 4 more, you tell us nothing. WHY?
CNN - Reporting at it's best.

Jim Wade, IA   March 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I love all the people who think CNN is biased towards Obama. You do realize people commonly refer to CNN as the Clinton News Network right? Or did you only start following politics when your state had a primary?

Elle   March 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Senator Hillary Clinton for President!

Obama, with words and promises, is not authentic. He uses others words and cannot even follow them with his positive actions. He own actions look desperate and angry.

Mike Birmingham, AL   March 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I don't blame him - especially since the exact same thing happened to Bill Clinton and Ross Perot by the first Bush administration when they were running for president.

Like father, like son.

anon   March 21st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

If Obama is the democratic nominee, this is the first time in my adult life that I will be voting a republican for president.

Judgment is Lacking....   March 21st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

We want to hear about the Black Panther sponsor…hmmmmm another bad judgement day in the day and life of Mr Obama.

Paris   March 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

CNN stop being bias.

For Hillary 08   March 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

What's he got to hide? And boy am I sick of looking at him in the news. Does he get sad when people pay attention to someone or something other thatn him? He is such a drama seeker and couldn't handle if anyone says bad things about him.

Will this election ever end.

Sherry   March 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Let's do a full and thorough investigation of you obviously unintelligent and mis-informed people — lets see what YOU have to hide!

Grif   March 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I must be having a Nightmare, Every morning for the past 3 Months I've been waking up to this….

Has the World gone Crazy!!!!!!!!

sozzi   March 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Helen,

You need help….

Travis   March 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

We the people don't have the right to know where our senators and other high level officials are or have been. If someone knows where another is with info that isn't public the people that are in charge of protecting them (secrete service) are at a huge disadvantage. Think really hard about that one and you’ll see where I’m going with this. OK I’ll make it simple think about the Kennedy’s.

Anna , Texas   March 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I'm tired of the men blaming Hillary for Bill's infedility. You can not blame her for that. You have to look at how she handled it which is what she had control over. You men writing those comments have probably been unfaithful to your wives because I don't understand how his infedility has anything to do it.

CP   March 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Helen

Speak for yourself. Obama doesn't make me nervous…All these holier than thou bloggers do.

Mary   March 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I'm not sure I understand why this breach of privacy was allowed to happen on 3 separate occasions…Surely after the first time safeguards/dismissals should have happened…Just how private IS private information in this state department?

Mrs. Parker   March 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama has made me nervous. It is sad, because I watched my husbands face drop when he heard the news about Wright and just how close he is to Obama's family. I have been leaning towards Hillary for a while but my husband was leaning towards Obama. It is like the spell has broken and he sees Obama for what he is. More of the same just more Radical

Bill Darcey   March 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Just because the Bush administration says these were the few flaws ;

with a record like their's how can you believe them ? They get to look

at everything anyway . There could be 3 thousand times this has

happened , not the 3 they say .

Boston   March 21st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I am surprised that Obama hasn't blamed Hillary for this. I am sure someone in his so called "honest" camp will before the day is out.

I think there should be a thorough investigation into Obama and his Pastor's way of thinking.

helen   March 21st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I must admit, at this point I am so tired of this election. Since Obama seems to make everyone in America nervous, He should withdraw so Mcain can beat Hillary Clinton. If she willing to fight dirty for the nomination that is not hers, than she should be the nominee. I am just drained.

HAM   March 21st, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I imagine those guys were snooping cause someone from CNN offered them money for a scoop!

Kidding… just some Friday humor…

Happy Easter

jayneel   March 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Did he order an investigation on pastor Wright too? CNN ,you showed Richardson endorsement for an hour?How come you didn't show the black panther endorsement?OH that will heart your candidate,right?
..

The truth shall set you free!   March 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Where are all the Obama haters now? I guess when your're wrong about Wright you don't have much to say…../Right?

BAKERSFIELD   March 21st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

transperancy

The truth shall set you free!   March 21st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

GOOD GOOD GOOD!

James   March 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Full investigation is needed.

Ifeanyi Azubike Houston Texas   March 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I will go ahead and say that it is only proper that we know what the spies were after and who they work for, and not that you will either read or post it.

California Voter   March 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Good grief! You would already think he is "commander in chief" — expects a full and thorough investigation –

Jay   March 21st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

He is just really trying hard to keep his name in the press, and not about his 20 years with the racist!! SAME ON YOU OBAMA!!

Dipo, Houston Texas   March 21st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

What has Obama got to hide?

Carol   March 21st, 2008 3:46 pm ET

The beauty of America is freedom of speech and the right of all citizens to vote. My concern is that many americans do not fully understand the complete history of this country the ugly and beautiful aspects. Support any candidate you want, but please do it based on all the facts. Come to a conclusion based on critical thinking, not bias, hate or anger.

There is a lot of information out there, biographies, documentaries etc. that would shed some light on the issues and where we are today. The media is not doing a very good job showing soundbites and giving biased opinions.

C-Span shows entire events, not just clips like Fox, CNN etc. Voting records of the candidates can be found on the internet at the government website,Thomas. All this research has taken me a lot of time, but the future of my children and this country is worth it. I urge all voters to conduct their own research of the facts. Even if you don't have the resources, books, computers with internet access, and films are available at most public libraries.

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