This is a story? Although it does look a little weird to see the President chilling on his cell phone!! LOL! But George Bush has vacationed more than ran the country…so we should be used to seeing Presidents on vacation.

Get some rest President Obama!!

Dear Hillary,
For the good of our nation and the world, please stop.

TO: Sue at 3:45 P.M.

THis man just has no clue . If he gets the nomination I think alot of people need their heads examined. I just won't vote..His campaign is getting nasty and they are the first one's to jump on and twist the Clintons for what they say!!!! Go Hillary. She is above all this!

What rock have you been under? You are obviously very, very, uneducated to make ignorant statements like you made. The Clintons are the Sleaze bags of all time, and everyone but you knows it!
YUK!!!!!!

I see the ignorant's are out in full force today. News flash: Obama and his wife are already rich; they don't need your donation to vacation. And good on him for taking a few days off. I don't know what it is about this country that people think vacation is a four letter word. Looks like a beautiful spot.

Can they please let that man enjoy his vacation

Ok Obama been kicking dust in this election for a year and a half. Are yall saying as a senator you dont get vacation time lol such evil ppl. Oh or are yall jus jealous. Go Obama nothing like the carribean sun.

GOOOO OBAMA 08

Is this a campaign expense?

Are we really paying taxes to have this guy in the Senate?

When was the last day he actually put in a days work as a U.S. Senator?

Well-deserved vacation. He's been working hard, it's Shillary and McBush's turn to work hard.

Hillary was in PA. Working hard , hitting issues. Let vote for the fighter, not the pretender

Let the "Empty Suit" hit the beach.
How far is he from Cuba? That's where his Socialsit/leftist agenda is in full bloom!

Have him take a good look at what national Healthcare looks like.

Barack/Barry/whatever,

From a typical white person's perspective you define the term racist. Fortunately when the DNC gives the nomination to a typical white woman. I HOPE you don't act like the typical Black person when that happens. You see deception works for only so long. You'd never have the delegetes if the public had just known the real you, Barry.

Enjoy your vaca, homey, very Presidential I might add.

Voters…. The media is encouraging us to fight with each other….instead of sending these hateful e-mails about democrats, why NOT focus your attention on John McCain?
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

Leave the man alone!!!!

where are Michelle and Wright in the picture

Hillary is actually making a great showing- considering millions of her votes are not being counted.

And she did this on her own merits- against all the media bias and without all the advantages given to Obama.

Obama is running on affirmative action. No one wants to risk being called a racist by offering an honest opinion of his actions and abilities. All his words and actions are presented in the best possible light. All Hillary's words and actions are twisted and presented in the worst light.

newsworthy? hardly, but it's always nice to hear about our next POTUS – again, CNN, how does it feel to be fox news' lackey?

Obama…..goes on vcation where "his" ppl live.

Why is this news??? Is a man not entitled to a vacation??? Why are the Cllinton supports concerned about Obama's down time? Get a life people…

Hey people, don't you know Obama is working there?? Pretty smart Dude!
No, he didn't go to Church on Easter and not much any other time. His friendship is strictly for MONEY! He's a smooth talker alright! LULU KY

Give me a break….he got so tore up with that Mr. Wright stuff he had to go somewhere to hide out. He is a looser. If this man is our nominee I hope the news media will be happy. I will write in Hillary. You will be happy because you'll get McCain. The day that the American people have no choice but a man that clearly is racist and unAmerican or McCain will be a sad day for us all.

Wow…I can't believe how hateful these Clinton fanatics are. He's taking a well deserved break with his family. Hillary should probably do the same. She's looking pretty stressed out. But I guess anyone would if they were losing a presidential campaign despite using every dirty trick in the book.

Take a Break Hill, put down the broom and step away from the cauldron. Have some prunes and an enema.

You Clinton supporters are a trip. How did he pay for it? You can't be serious. US Senators earn a six figure salary. He has a wife that makes a six figure salary. I know that Clinton appeals to the less educated but most should be able to figure that out without resorting to "did he spend my $25 contribution on his trip to the US Virgin islands." Get a life.

Right. Like Obama meets "unofficially" with anyone.

Wake up people. This guy is playing you like a cheap trip to Vegas.

The democrats in Florida and Michigan will not vote in the general election if their votes are not counted!

A revolt is in the works in both states. No democratic vote should be denied and it is up to the people of these states as to a revote and not Barry Obama.

If he is the democratic nominee, then he has won that title as a cheat!

All votes should be counted! You will be sorry Obama when the democrats from these states do not turn out to vote in November.

Obama, YOU will lose the Presidency and lose our chance as democrats.

Love it! Would have never imagine that most posts here going back and forth are from Democrats going against Democrafts. Now we know the kind of attacks Democraft have been launching against Republicans going back to Watergate. Makes me feel like singing:

HOW DOES IT FEEEEEL?

The people sending these hateful and angry e-mails…..Do you understand YOU are destroying the democratic party, and John McCain is going to win in November? Ask yourself WHY are you so angry? This has NOTHING to do with Barack or Hillary, it's YOU!!!!

Nice to see that Obama is a true faithful and family-man. We need mor emen like this guy in this nation. Any one with a family can understand that Obama is "not" selfish. He has obligations to his "little children" who certainly deserve better. You can spin all that you can; Bill and Hillary have an adult in the same home filled with adultary, lies, and scandals!!! How do you really feel about these Clintons being back in the White (tanished) House?

A well deserved rest. This is a picture of a confident leader.

I get the feeling that as President, Obama won't be paranoid and up at 3:00 am in the morning. He will be confidently sleeping like the rest of America and the free world. Enough said…

It is hard work warding off the personal attacks from a "candidate" who has virtually no chance of winning the nomination, but continues to prolong the contest out of vidictiveness and a sense of entitlement, to the detriment of the people for whom she claims to working. Give the guy a break and let him relax for a couple days. I am going to donate another 100 bucks to pick up his mojito bill.

OBAMA 2008

The world needs Obama.

I cannot believe you haters and idiots!! US Virgin Island is a part of the US…thus the name US Virgin Isands!!!! What person in his or right mind would not think that it is fair that Barack takes a mini vacation to rest and recoup after last week's ups, downs and ups again? For the record….Hillary took her 3 days….Fri thru Sunday!!! Please give the man a break…he is a husband and a father to small children and they deserve some of his time!!!

when obama takes a vacation all you liberals say it is much needed and great for him and his family……..when bush takes a vacation he is read the riot act…….typical

Who cares whether Barak goes to Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico? Its a useless news to keep Barak on the front pages so that people should not forget.

Hillary is actually ahead.
It is not her fault that the votes in Florida and Michigan are not being counted.

Lets see if Obama would be ahead and hold a RE-VOTE.

Of course no candidate can catch up if the votes in their favor are tossed out and not counted.

Lets not count a few million of Obama's votes and see how far behind he would be.

My admiration and support for the Clintons has been thoroughly
tested. I did know there was so much negative dirty thoughts in their
hearts. I say, Go Obama and may the grace of God be with you.

Obama seems to be doing a good job teaching his supporters to hate. It doesn't matter if Obama wins the primary, he will be out this fall. I use to like him but the media has turned me against him plus the hate and lies that his supporters are spewing.against Hillary. I know some of you think you have found your God, I'm afraid you are worshiping a false God in Obama. . I still have faith that Americans will see the light . One thing about it if Obama gets the nomination he sure can't say he won it fairly. Ask people in Fl. and Mich. Obama is scared of them now–Wait until November.

Helen, you're too slow. The Virgin Islands already had their primary. Obama won it 90%-8%. The governor is a super delegate and Puerto Rico is right next door. Their primary is sometime in June, I think.

I am sorry I forgot to add McCain in there to.

Bring back a lid for me please !!

You Obama supporters should get your heads out of the sand. I've done nothing but laugh at all your flowery praise of him. He is nothing but a big phony …. when are you going to wake up to that?

Good for you Obama! I hope you can enjoy some nice down time and a nice spring break with your family! Hopefully the media will leave you alone for a week.

"Oh look! It's Navin R. Johnson!"

I understand it was the Republican controlled Legislature in Florida that decided on the date selected for the primary, if that is true(and I would love to hear more on this) then the Republican party sabotaged the democratic primary, not the DNC. Who set the date in Michigan? Don't you think this changes what is going on?

Senator Clinton and Monica's boyfriend both look tired and should take some rest. After all, they have to make it through October and the first part of November.

The funny thing is while he's resting himself, you Obama hating LOSERS are on here having no life but spending countless hours blogging on CNN. Hillary can't do the same b/c she's busying searching for bad Obama pictures on the internet to come up with or some sort of weird Videos!

Hillary supportors can't do math or project into the feature.
Their strong holds
1. Hate anyting having to do with Obama
2. Play the Rev. Wright video over and over and pist off and come blog on CNN
3. Get pist off when Monica's blue dressed is mentioned

Ask them what the delegate count is or what are the upcoming primaries/caucuses, or what are the polls in the remaining state, they wont know!

Is Obama not a Senator? Has he not already neglected most of work?
Clinton is working?
Who is paying for the security detail? Me…
UNREAL.

The more indulgent Obama vacations the better for HIllary.

In November, I'm going to vote like a typical white person.

Obama was all shaken up with the Wright controversy,that's why he needed some RR.If he wins the nomination and the republicans attack he will go on a perminent vacation.

Obama's campaign has entered into a dangerous place recently. The race issue has blown up. Obama's camp has launched a full negative attack against Sen. Clinton's character, integrity and honesty. They have even stooped to pulling the Blue dress card, which is a crash personal attack on Hillary's personal life.
These attacks seem to be launched with or without Obama's full approval, and also seem to be getting out of control. I don't just mean out of bounds, I mean their whole campaign is being twisted on its head as they engage in nasty and bitter divisive politics as they attempt to sell the Bush like message, "I am a uniter not a divider. " They have moved away from staple campaign messages of hope and of a different kind of politics. Maybe this trip will help clear Barrack and Michelle's heads.

This is a joke. Hillary and Obama both suck

Let the guy have a little bit of vacation and family time. Hillary takes a day off here and there too. Of course they both need down time. What are all these stupid comments about?

And, CNN, is this news?

WOW, good to see the MAN getting some much needed rest…He has to come back to take down that MONSTER

A politician who likes to spend time with his wife and children. A rare breed indeed. Yet another quality I admire in Obama.

Hill people sound mad. Were you puffing on Bill's cigars? Too fishy for ya?

Can't a man go on vacation over Easter with his family?

Barack has never been tied to any scandal, never indicted, never accused of a government cover up, never used a scortched earth tactic to get elected, unlike the other Democratic candidate who came under investigation as First Lady. How do you come under investigation as First Lady?

Be honest with yourselves Clinton Cool Aid drinkers, you don't like her. Just stop hating on the man that can heal this nation.

My prayers continue for all involved (candidates & volunteers) in this primary election season! I pray for the divine will of God to cover all of America and guide the hearts and minds of those who will vote both in the primaries and November election. We need a true & honest leader who will bring peace within and outside of America for all Americans. We have seen "blood shed" all over regardless to whom is hurt. Winning at all costs seems to be the top agenda…Certainly, we have all seen the accusations, charges and negativity go to an all time low. It is time for American to get serious about what is really happening in this country while inspiring a new generation of potential leaders. We need a leader who will trust America, allow them to wrestle with difficult issues while possessing the unique ability to speak to the needs and aspirations of all Americans.
May God's Will Be Done!!

Why indeed the mean comments? Who are you people? The hate and meanness have to STOP.

Hope the Obamas are getting some much needed rest, especially after the last two weeks of attacks.

OBAMA 08!

Wonder who paid for this? taxpayers?

This vacation financed by Tony Rezko !!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERYONE deserves a vacation!!! I bet you take one…….

I'm sure it was his own money… However, why wasn't he in a church somewhere, preaching his message?… interesting. P.S…. my family's from the Predominately black Virgin Islands, and they are all backing their own!

Of course he is vacationing there.
Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have been given more of a say in who our nominee will be than the voters of Michigan and Florida.

People wake up and see that this is a rigged 3rd world election. The votes are not being counted. The voices of the people are not being heard. the super delegates won't be allowed to do their job- the reason they were created for to begin with.

You can force Obama on us as the nominee, but we WILL NOT vote for him in the general election. So install him as the un-elected nominee at your own peril .

We are electing a president, not a Hollywood celebrity. What's going on with American people, give me a break……

Senator Obama has been campaigning vigorously non- stop for almost a year and 4 months…..give him a break to share some down time with his children and wife .He more then deserves it!!!!
Have a great time Senator Obama !

Please watch Micheal Obama on flever of love III
every monday night.

GO flever flev

Give me a break!
He's vacationing on campaign money.

BARRACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

All you Hillaryheads and right-wing hate-filled war mongers better get used to it; because we are taking over this nation soon, American people, very soon!

I wonder if he brought Wrigth with him.

Obama supporters > I hope you like where your campaign dollars are going! Looks like vacations.

McCain goes abroad, Hillary stays at home in NY state and Obama goes to paradise. Something is wrong with this picture.

Wake up US, Obama is a fade, like the hula hoop.

You people are crazy. The guy goes on vacation and it's a conspiracy. If you're not going to vote for Obama, just leave at that and stop finding a reason to make ignorant comments on this board. I feel dumber than I was five minutes ago after reading some of these comments.

Any chance Obama will move there permanently? I'll help him pack!

Now that is what I call a vacation. Barak needs one after the week he just had. But don't worry his hacks are doing the work while he is gone. Governor Richardson will answer all questions. So start asking them. I want to hear from other HIspanics on the subject of
whether you think Richardson should have supported Hillary.

He can relate to the average black man, yes he can. How many of us average, typical white people can afford a vacation on St. Thomas? How many average black people can afford a vacation to an Island paradise? He can do it, yes he can……..

Maybe he can make a quick side trip to Florida and explain to the Democrats here why he will not allow our votes to count.

Let the DNC chickens come to roost !

Black America should open their ears and eyes
They are doing it again, the good old boys.
Who believe is their inherent right to run this country
Who Control the boardrooms of Corporate America
Who Control the media and try in an overt way to shape our lives
So they have found the perfect excuse to derail a perfectly good Candidate
Over their dead body a black man rules America
If and the DNC somehow, Purposely or overtly pick Hilary, I say let the Chickens come home to roost!
If this Scenario plays out, I say stay at home to protest come November
I say it again do not vote, do not vote; let the DNC know YES WE CAN!
And after the chickens come home to roost, maybe, maybe the black vote and sentiments will be taking seriously!

Q.) Who should you be in order to become the president USA?

A.) CAUCASIAN CHRISTIAN WITH NO CONSCIENCE.

There go your donations Obama fans. Meanwhile Ron Paul is debating Ben Bernake in Congress and fighting to restore our liberty. Despite staggering odds he has even opened a campaign office in PA. I'm voting for a true statesman not an opportunist.

Q.) Who should you be in order to become the president USA?

A.) CAUCASIAN CHRISTIAN.

Hillary hopes Barack get nabbed by a stingray, it's the ONLY way she can win.

It's time for the media to give it up, this race for the dem nod is over.

You want to know what fuels the Clinton supporters? It's knowing that Obama is nothing but a farce. No substance and a liar, possibly a closet racist. That is what fuels us. Have a nice day

CNN what about Hillary’s major speech on the economy
we do not wanna hear about surrogates while Obama is on vacation, let’s move on to the issues.

HILLARY – President of the United States of America

Obama; Why didn't you take your "Pastor" with you to give you some
advise on Easter. You missed the black religious experience in
church on Easter: new insight on your 10-point Vision's of the Trinity Church of Christ. Maybe on #4 A CONGREGATION WITH A NON-NEGOTIABLE COMMITMENT TO AFRICA. not a commitment to the country that you want to be president of…..Richarson should go to that church also…maybe he would get more than 1 or 2 percent of the Mexican vote.

how does his vacation matter to american people.

go and worship him.

Good for him. He deserves it, tremendously.

Good for him; he knows how to run a campaign and still have some money left to go on vacation. Clinton is cash-trapped and cannot take a vacation. She should try and have experience on how to manage and run a campaign.

Look at you all….Attacking Obama, what HATE. Well its not going to stop him. Ignorance is in the fingers of you all who write this evil. Your thoughts do show in your finger tips. For you HRC followers keep wishing. GO OBAMA GO.

Sometimes I don't understand Americans…

Our fathers and mothers, in one way or another, fought for our freedom to vot, and have free speech and we waste our free speech on tearing down each other being overly critical of each other's RIGHT to choose who they–not you–want to vote for.

Please people, stop. Be glad you had a chance to vote for any candidate, accept (when the time comes) the result, and accept that every other american had a right to choose too, and that their choice is theirs… and should not be your excuse to destroy them verbally and with hateful remarks.

Can anyone imagine Hillary and Bill taking a Caribbean vacation together?

From the looks of things, it appears that most of the people posting here are democrats. Instead of this bickering between allies, lets forget about this non-story, let the Obamas enjoy their privately funded vacation and figure out a way to stop the Republican propaganda machine from brainwashing the country into another 4 or 8 years of misery. I am most definately voting for either of the candidates over the new face of the Bush regime. Why are Clinton-ites bashing Obamanics and Obamaniacs bashing Clinton-ites anyway? The candidates are so similar to each other, its like Bush calling Cheney an unscrupulous individual,- that is if he could say it.

guys Obama has been fighting having sleepless nights just because he wants to try and retrieve tha America that people knew those years ago! he needs to rest just like anybody else and Obama haters you whine even when the man goes on his vacation to be with his family? get real

Fellow Americans – you are such a cynical bunch.. let the man have his peace stop hatting – hate mongers!!

Good for Obama. Gutter attacks is tiring. With so much going so wrong, I'm glad he can run away.

Taking a vacation at at such a crucial time isn't very smart.

We in the Virgin Islands are so proud to have the next president visit . Over 1.2 million people visit the Territory each year. The Clintons visited twice during the 1990's and were welcomed as well. But make it clear, the Virgin Islands is Obama country. We gave hime the highest vote total during the primary. And for the idiot who made mention to our black population, the white voters voted for Obama too.

Obama needs to stay put in St Thomas. He is destroying the Democrats with his venom. His fans in his campaign and in this firum need their heads examined. they spew such arrant nonsense as if it was going out of fashion

Did he use some from Rezko contributions to his campaign? Is this one of the charities he gave the campaign contributions to??

kevin from alaska,

The only reason McCain even has 40 million dollars is because he dumped one wife and married the daughter of a beer "tycoon" who financed his first political campaign.

Anyway, the only people that should feel bad about donating money is the Huckabee people, he played them like a fiddle.

Are some of you mentally ill. The family went on vacation…. What on earth is wrong with that. I go on vacations, you go on vacations, I think most American families go on vactions. Stop being so nasty and get a life.

However, I must also ask the best political team……… what is the story? I think you should all start doing your job instead of acting like tabloid reporters.

A well deserved few days rest.
Enjoy it Barack, then come back even stronger.

A well deserve rest.

Obama 08

Great Job Obama. Rest, spend time with your wife and daughters.
Obama '08

Good for you Obama. You need some time off. With the lead you have, you can afford it. At least you take time off to be with your family. It show you have family values as well as your good judgement in politics. More than I can say about your opponent.

Obama/Richardson 08.

Go Sen. Obama we need change in this country. We do not want re-runs in the White House. They are intelligent people like Obama who can bring change to this country that it is really needed. Please Hillary Clinton should check the math and just quit now so that she can maintain her dignity. It is over for Hillary let us face it. Sen. Richardson saw it and did the right thing, the only people in denial is Hillary.

Obviously Bill does not know what family values are and also spending time with family is …Because he is too busy getting his freak on with interns and other women.
If I ever go to one of the HRC rallies,I am going ask Bill a question on family values and morales..I bet he will blush with shame

You all have got to be kidding me. Senator Obama and his family deserve some time off. He has two little girls who have not seen their father much lately. Please give the Obama bashing a rest. And how do you all know that he didn't attend church service on yesterday.
Grow up!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

to the writter who writes he is on vacation rather then praying in
church there are churchs in St Thomas. Oh true christians pray
at all times we pray on the toilet so if you pray think be for you
speak we donot know The Holy Spirit just may have be the
reason the vacation just as Easter is Resurrection Sunday
the reason for the season . so if you are goin to be holy be
truly holy

He's on vacation alright. He went to steal more speeches he is just running out of them here. He won't let Michelle write them because she foams at the mouth. Is she not proud of america again? Ask her if she is proud of the Virgin Islands today. Get some rest barry your going to need it. Maybe you can bring back a new pastor.

Hillary President of the United States……

Then "OTHER" politision is again on shoing trip!
How much now?
I do not know how still beleives you?

OBAMA IS NOT "WRIGHT" FOR THE JOB

Good for Obama. Getting all rested so he can meet "the attack dog"
when he gets back.

OBAMA/EDWARDS and No one else will do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hillary is a lair, just like her man, i feel sorry for the American people

CNN
You need to be covering Hillary's brilliant economic speech. You CNN are not fair to Hillary. All the free Obama air time last week on LKL and AC 360. Someone should take a look at this lopsided coverage in favor of Obama. If you can't be fair to both candidates, then don't cover the primaries at all.

How do you know he didnt go to Church while in the Vigin Islands. Like I said so quick to judge, so quick to hate, simply because you feel so strongly Hillary is the best canidate. Lets focus on the issues people. As a Christian the focus for me is not this el ection but one the one above : who supplies all my needs and will be the only one to save this country, to make it a better place. The Lord Jesus Christ , God.

To all of you at cnn we the the people can see a lot you are againts Barack Obama. Because every time some comes up you're the ones that keep talking a bout it. No one else is talking about the Pastor Wright remarks. It seem that everytime someone brought on the only that you keep talking about is the remarks. And I think that is you'll idear is to keep harping on it to keep it on everyone mind. So why don't you all stick with the real issuse that he is the best canidate in the race. And not about some remarks his pastor made.

how do know what he was doing Easter sunday, people are so critical , so quick to judge someone , so quick to feed into the media, so quick to talk with out really thinking about what they say. Its horrible, everything the man does is criticized simply because of what he represents: he represents change, he represent a different type of President one who is not afraid to discuss his Faith, race relations, and to bring real change to this country. He can also tackle the issues. To everyone leaving hateful comments , really take the time to analyze your self why do feel the need to dwell on insignificant issues such as this one about Obama's trip to the Virgin Islands. Like any on is he not allowed to take a family vacation

how do know what he was doing Easter sunday, people are so critical , so quick to judge someone , so quick to feed into the media, so quick to talk with out really thinking about what they say. Its horrible, everything the man does is criticized simply because of what he represents: he represents change, he represent a different type of President one who is not afraid to discuss his Faith, race relations, and to bring real change to this country. He can also tackle the issues. To everyone leaving hateful comments , really take the time to analyze your self why do feel the need to dwell on insignificant issues such as this one about Obama's trip to the Virgin Islands. Like any on is he not allowed to take a family vacation. How do you know he didnt go to Church while in the Vigin Islands. Like I said so quick to judge, so quick to hate, simply because you feel so strongly Hillary is the best canidate. Lets focus on the issues people. As a Christian the focus for me is not this el ection but one the one above : who supplies all my needs and will be the only one to save this country, to make it a better place. The Lord Jesus Christ , God.

It's amazing the hate some people have toward Obama and Hillary.
Some of you people really need to get a life.

Mr. Obama and his wife both have well paying jobs.

Senator Clinton looks very tired as well, and should take some time R&R herself.

Lets not forget Sen. Hillary Clinton and her Husband are no Angels.
I sure wish some of you folks were running for President,

Obama 08

Betty in Ca: i agree with you!!

joanna…..very racial comment there…..i hope u dont live where i live. i have enough racial people.

A man who wants to run the country, takes vacations after tough CAMPAIGNING?! Wow, yeah he can really take pressure, not. He takes breaks from an important election, you know the one that he's been so busy with that he can't do his Senatorial duties. This man has management problems, a lot like someone else in the White House right now.

Obama please do us a favor and drop out. You don't stand a chance in the GE. We need someone tough like Hillary, your anything but.
Plus that your a lier.

Hillary needs to drop out of the presidenial race. And Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly and Lou Dobbs need to leave their stations as well.

great time to get away from the pastor, people do not even know this guy but the truth will be soon be out there. I never thought we had that many dumb people in this country. What do they do in these colleges besides take our money.

Who cares??
It's about the economy. Go Hillary.

Obama,
it must be time for a rest from all your mudslinging.
Hillary, take a nice deep breath and keep on fighting for us,
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and by the way CNN stop your mudslining with the democratic party, You are making a mockery out of this democratic election!

So he did not go to Sunday service for Easter…who cares?? were talking about a zombie holiday anyways. If he or HRC want to go somewhere out of the country let them. I dont need CNN telling me their every move…"Next HRC is going to the bathroom and BO is heading to Walgreens". NON NEWS ISSUE

Let's see, Brother wright is in Athens and Obama and his family is in the Virgin Islands, I think a very good time for both of them to be out of the country! I would imagine Obama didn't spend the Easter break with his white grandmother, after comparing her remarks of being afraid at times when meeting black men in the street, to that of his hateful , Pastor, brother Wright.What really got me was the fact that he said he actually cringed with what she said, but noted no cringing with what his hateful pastor said about America, G-D America twice, I believe if my pastor said this in the pulpit, I would do more then just a little cringing.I would have called him down then gathered up my family and walked out never to darken that door again! It seems to be that Reverend Jesse Jackson once made the comment that he crossed the street to keep from meeting a black man and was relieved when it was a white man he was meeting or something of this nature, so how could Obama make such a deal of what his grandmother said when his leaders such as Jackson was also afraid of meeting other black men in the dark? I am tired of race baiting in America but what I am really tired of is the double standard against whites. I wonder why Obama didn't call for the firing of his pastor as he did the firing of Don Imus for his racial comment?

MUST BE TRYING TO BUY HIM TOO. OBAMA, SUCH A LOSER.

Some of the people that post on here are REALLY hateful. We live in an imperfect world of imperfect people. We would be hypocrites to demand perfection of anyone. You all should be the last to judge this man when none of you would probably come close to his smallest accomplishment. He started with just as much as any of us, so ask yourself what path are you on to be in his position as a candidate for President of the United States of America. You all should be looking at a vision of what this country could be like if we all contributed to the unity and change this this great man speaks about.

And for all the haters that are wondering why he didn't go to his church for Easter, well it's probably because Fox News Network was staked out in front of his church. I mean seriously… on Easter Sunday you have your news crew out at Trinity? How insensitive. GET A LIFE FOX! Sounds like the Romans looking for a crucifixion to me.

to all of you Clinton supporters what make sence is who says what,
you harp on what the Obama supporters says out of their mouths but what is important to me is what Obama himself says out of
his mouth, the differance is the Clinton supperters say a lot out of
their mouth and the Clintons agree and as well say much more
so that says a lot. but more then any words from them you or me
God is in this this is His plan and the Obamas need a Vacation
he is away not forgotten God bless

JUST A NOTE: GD OBAMA, GD BILL RICHARDSON AND GD REV. WRIGHT. NOT GD USA. GD THE PEOPLE WHO EVEN UTTER THE WORDS. LOVE AMERICA OR LEAVE IT.

I can't wait for him to go overseas a la McCain. If the race is a popularity contest, I mean, sorry Johnny Mac but my friends and family in Europe can't wait to see him.

Oh come on…. give the guy a break. He's trying to build up his foreign policy resume. Ha!

Clinton and McCain work while O caves under the pressure and goes on vacation.

Wow! You know how to vacation! Better than staying at home in NY and getting a botox treatment like Hillary just did. Enjoy!!!

obama needs to stay in the virgin island.

A much needed transition from the hate mongering ignorant Americans against Obama! Too bad.

Obama I love your Campaign strategy keep running a clean campaign its not going to be easy but i tell you this, THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL KEEP DIRECTING YOUR PATH and HE will lead you to the White house BE STRONG FOR ALL THOSE OF US WHO LOVE AND ADMIRE YOU.
Peace and many blessings

Simon Ayim

Most of these comments show, why will the Republicans keep the White House the next 4 years. Why this hatred? This should be a unified party with common goals.

The difference between the two candidates are miniscule, one will use the establishment the other tries to bring in new life into politics, but finally inspite of big change, we are all at mercy of the "big money"

All of you are hypocrits! Who doesn't talk about the US government or what they don't like inthis country? Everyone does, idiots! Do all of you posting on this board go to church? Probably not. Stop judging Obama as if you are pure as the driven snow. Stop judging all of them. Stick to the issues. This economy sucks. The effects of the economy doesn't see color or religion. Wisen up, people. We are going to be in a depression soon. If not a depression, we will continue in the recession, DEPRESSED! Think about it.

This election, the comments, the media and all of America who particpate in this negative comunication is a representation and
reflection of ourself as Americans,we need to be judging that, but we know that is to much light right.

Clinton takes a couple of days off – no comment. Obama takes a couple of days off – outrage. Get a life, you bozos, everyone needs some time off. I guess the Clintonians don't want him to recharge his batteries to prepare for the next load of c**p that The Ruthless Billary Machine is dreaming up. The desperation in their campaign is becoming more and more visible day by day. Now I have to wonder where Bill will go when he has lost Hillary the nomination?

He is what we need in this country new ideas new ways not the same OLD McCain stuff and we certainly don't need the clinton deal again

Where is the coverage of Hillary Clinton's speech on the economy? Who cares if OBama is on vacation… I dont care. The way he organizes his vacations is not what we need to hear right now. Well, for those of you who want to read Hillary's speech go to NYTimes.

Hey, now Obama can claim some experience in foreign relations.

I done went to the island.

Awww, life must be so hard for poor, underprivileged Barack Obama in the Caribbean….

He deserves a vacation? Please, he's just like President Bush…when things get a little tough, time to take a vacation!

Obama needs to DROP OUT of this campaign. He's severely hurting the Democratic party, and he's making a complete fool out of himself and those who support him. He's completely out of his league.

Hillary continues to work, work, work…as she will when she is President of the United States of America!!!!

LOL, I guess Obama's using your money to pay Bill Richardson and to pay for his vacations to the Caribbean!!

Either he's using your money or Rev. Wright is also a LIAR! Awww, underprivileged, poor Black man? I don't think so….

God Bless Hillary Clinton, God Bless Barack Obama, God Bless John McCain. American patriots all of them.

Three very good people. Notice how we spend all of our time hating each other, not for what these three say, but for what people around them say. That includes everyone who left a message of anger, frustration or hate.

I am glad Barack, Michelle and the girls are spending some 'down-time" together…it is well deserved..it is also a holiday week and the girls probably have off from school so why not? PA primary isn't for another month and the other states will follow…….and I agree with poster Chris…have a great time Barack….see you back on the campaign trail on Weds.~!

Hillary is so cheap now days ….. rotten politician

I hope all the candidates had a good Easter Break.

Senator Obama would be a great leader. He has excellent leadership characteristics (e.g. good judgment, teamwork, inclusion, excellent at working together across party lines, diverse background, partnering with the international communities, etc) He has more legislative experience than Senator Clinton and will be more capable to re-build the economy, which will require all Americans working together and partnering with the rest of the world. Ending the war in Iraq will need help from our International partners. Senator Obama has all the right skills for that. He is not arrogant and world leaders will listen to him and partner with him.

I know the Clintons feel that Senator Clinton was the "heir apparent." I think the people are speaking loudly. I really want Senators Obama and Clinton to work together — the country both of them.

On a side note, I wish former President Clinton would get off the airwaves. I think he is damaging Senator Clinton's credibility as a candidate. I would be OK with Senator Clinton in the white house, but it is unclear what role her husband would have and what he would be doing; that makes me a bit uneasy.

Why the pervasive hateful, spiteful tone. Obama and family deserves some R & R. to recharge batteries for the upcoming primary battles. The man has been away from his young daughters a lot. To fly to the Virgin Islands is relatively cheap $380-600 roundtrip per person. It far less cheap that flying to and staying in Jackson Hole, WY, Vail, CO, Morocco, Ibiza, Phuket, Nice, or Rio de Janiero.The place is a regular hang out for big wig Democratic pols.–the Clintons themselves vacationed there two or three times while in office. More than 2 million tourist visit the place per year. So what is the big deal. Governor John De Jongh is a superdelgate and has already endorsed Obama. The visit was between him and the governor was courtesy. Obama just wants to chill with some black people in a beautiful Caribbean setting. What were John McCain and Hillary Clinton doing over Easter? I hope they were enjoying so family time too.

Awww, life must be so hard for poor, underprivileged Barack Obama in the Caribbean….

He deserves a vacation? Please, he's just like President Bush…when things get a little tough, time to take a vacation!

Obama needs to DROP OUT of this campaign. He's severely hurting the Democratic party, and he's making a complete fool out of himself and those who support him. He's completely out of his league.

Hillary continues to work, work, work…as she will when she is President of the United States of America!!!!

I am from China, please vote for McCain or Hillary, because they will take america to another war & America will loose trillions of dollars again. I am happy to see america loose money in the war & happy to see you americans are fighting among yourselves over this election. Please don't vote for Obama, because he will unite your country & improve your economy. Please vote for McCain or Hillary, because if you are divided, you will fail as a Nation,.

To Ivan, Chicago, Illinois

So what. she gave a speech. She is the one that is always saying speeches don't count.

Btw: Last week Senator Obama gave a long speech on Iraq, then the next day a long speech on Iraq and the economy. NONE of the networks aired either of those two speeches.

Obama '08

we love u obama, praise obama, worship obama… i need a bucket

Why wasn't he in his Church? Listening to the comparison of the reporting of what goes on in his church to a crucifixion? This church story should not fade away. People have a right to know and some people who do not have cable TV or computers have missed out.

Are Hillary supporters really suggesting that he is vacationing with donor money? Either they are as clueless as their nominee or as spiteful, but either way it's not a good sign for the party. Let's get back to the issues and attacking McCain instead of each other.

I find it particularly saddening that some supporters of either candidate have taken their crusades to feverish heights of hatred as displayed in a great deal of what has been posted on here. The next time you feel compelled to attack the character of either Hilary or Obama, pause and think for a moment how much damage your words will do to the Democratic Party and how much the Republicans will stand to gain from this. If you feel the need to make a statement, do it by casting your vote in favour off or in opposition to either one of these people. It is far more civil and much less harm is done.

Get some rest Barack. We are proud of you. In our hearts, you are already the nominee and the President of the United States.

Barack Obama, President of United States of America.

CitizenJ
You are so right. I don't think most on here are even qualified to vote. Oh that's right, intelligence is not a requirement, Hence GW BUSH

the Lord will have his way with this election…whether it be Barack, Hillary, or John….the Lord has a plan

Private time?What's he really there for and why isn't CNN pressing for him to tell the truth?

Go Obama and the family!! I'm on my way to the St. Thomas also with my family. Get your rest, because we need you in January 2009!

I wish I were home to meet our soon to be president. And as a matter of fact, the Governor of the Virgin Islands is a superdelegate that has endorsed Obama.

Hey CNN — don't you review blogs for "hate-filled" speech?

The Obamas are a younger couple,compared to the Clinton's and surely need a holiday. Meanwhile, Hilary can now have the space to prepare and launch the next kitchen sink barrage. I am so glad that my mother does not behave like that.

He would eventually have to go there you idoits, every new president do, its part of the U.S., its a time to visit and discuss general issues about the islands!

Did he take pastor Wright with him?

Acting presidential? Acting is the operative word here!

I would vote for Obama for governor of Virgin Islands, so long he stays there forever. Mainly black people in VI? Hmmm….

Get over it, Clintonistas. Its the kind of old politics, polarizing venom spewed here, over such a thing as taking a vaction, that Barack is intent on changing. Good Lord, the man can't take a rest with his family without suspicion? THAT kind of feeling just HAS to change!

Had to go make some promises!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is good that the Obama's are enjoying some well-earned rest. The good senator and his wife deserve and need a time out.

Senator Clinton looks tired, as well, and should take some time herself.

So much hate, where is the love.

We love you Obama. Keep up the good work, and we the people stand with you.

HILLARY DROP OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep em' coming folks!! These comments are hilarious!!

Hillary Clinton gives a major speech effecting the whole country on the housing crisis and our economy.
CNN broadcast parts of the speech, while MSNBC and FOX ignore it.
But all three neworks give wall to wall coverage of the mayor of Detroits sexual encounters.
Again what effects the country matters little to CNN, MSNBC, and FOX when compared to the sexual arousal story which will boost their ratings, and give them something to broadcast for days and days.

Obama makes the news when he's on vacation? Clinton gave a big economic speech today but somehow, someway we are wondering where barack is? shows how much Americans love this man, we always want him around……I see Hillary raising her hand again….."talk about me please, i am still in the race"

Talking about news..Tiger woods also makes the news this days only when he loses…..Hillary should learn something from that.

Nice for Him to take off….Forget the Politics for a quick…minute. Enjoy the Family and the Scenery…I'm planning to retire the Virgins…Islands..probably no Virgins there….though.

I do hope that the people of St. Thomas are not fooled by the Governor entertaining Obama and Family.
It is a Democratic Society and yes, Obama can e entertained by the Governor – I don't think he is a Gov. Bill Richardson!!
People of St. Thomas, think about the future of your life and that of your children and children's children and vote Wisely – vote for the True Democratic Candidate who will address the issues which will improve the Economy for all – VOTE HLLARY – for Solution.

HE'LL BE BACK, HILLARY!!!!

Glad the Obama family went on vacation – last week was tough, but he had to learn about media bias sometime. And he proved he could overcome it and then some. He deserves a rest.

Obama 2008 & 2012

Go Senator OBAMA it's your time…. Never stop

Avoiding the Wright church huh? I see what you are doing there, going on vacation, just to avoid church. Shameless man!

Obama has been on vacation since Saturday. I guess he's relaxing now that he's pretty much home free.

Sen Obama deserve some retrieve and recovery from hard campagne he is running against Clinton and conservative Republican onslaught.

Ok, CNN and Hilliarians, your point is what. It's a sad day in america when a family take time to get away from people like you all and it makes headlines, who cares how it was paid for, some of you all act like he came to you personally and borrowed the money, remeber he does have a day job as a Senator, get a life already, geesh……and so what he didnt go to church did you all go to church? or were you all tooo busy watching the headlines wondering what other people are doing. some of you all act like scandal never hit your lives.

Church attendance is down in recent years, I hear.

what? you think obama doesnt have enough money to take his family on a 3 day visit to ST. Thomas??? HE IS A SENATOR!

? who cares?
there is a lot of hard working people who cannot afford any vacation……

I love this…..all you Clinton supporters and all you Obama supporters just keep bickering and hating each other….makes us Republicans look at you and and laugh at you all the way back to the White House!

Great job, John. "Haters, sore losers, pointless fanatics." That's the way to reconcile Hillary's supporters to Barack.

And you wonder why we are willing to carry this to the convention floor – and beyond.

OBAMA for Pastor. Thats all he would be good for. He had twenty yrs, experience. That way he can say he has some kind of track record.

Boy, the "casting" of stones!!!!! No one is asking you to vote for any of these candidates. Wouldn't it be great if everyone of us could actually start a constructive blog instead of destructive? Wouldn't it be nice if each and everyone of us could actually ask each other one question as to how we are going to get out of Irag or how each of us could address the economy and come up with some ideas?

But I guess that would be impossible, wouldn't it?

As if Obama can control the word or phrases that are coming out of other peoples mouths! Fault finders, get off where you mad at

My, my, my. The anger and hatred in these emails. Folks, try being positive for once in your life. You'll be amazed the good it'll do for your soul and this Country!

THis man just has no clue . If he gets the nomination I think alot of people need their heads examined. I just won't vote..His campaign is getting nasty and they are the first one's to jump on and twist the Clintons for what they say!!!! Go Hillary. She is above all this!

Hope he never comes back!

Go Hillary/ Go McCain!!!

I guess that he thinks he has the nomination all wrapped up. A bit of a mistake. Having all these anti american remarks his minister and wife has said and he goes out of the US to vacation. Waht was he thinking.

Are you serious CNN? is this news?

Such a high content of hatred on this site spawned by an even higher content of idiocy.

HRC supporters are a disgrace. They do not love their country, they love power – and backing a w inner. Just read the posts in this thread. Not in church during Easter? Give me a break…

Only in CNN he can get free publicity .Even he is in vacation ,good job CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!

i dont he is vacationing on donations from his campaign funds. he has to account for the way the funds are spent….nice place to take a vacation….. hopefully he is regrouping and considering his options

OlvrWhit: To be so rich?

Look, Obama is loaded by any conventional standard of the definition: The Obama's are worth $2 million.

But the Clintons are worth $35 million and the McCain's are worth $40 million.

They're all rich elitists. Get over it.

This reminds me of Bush with all his vacations to Crawford Texas during a national crisis – Katrina. Obama does impress me as someone who doesn't deny himself too much of anything. If he gets nominated, I won't be voting in the election. I just don't think he's qualified and I think he will make a very weak leader.

This type of "attack" and retract is the reason this lifetime party supporter cannot vote for Mr. Obama.

The man went to St. Thomas. I'm sure he paid for it himself. I've been their myself and it is not very expensive. He will be back and He will be our next President. Get some rest Barack

CNN you should be ashamed to present such sloppy reportage. You deliberately misrepresented the story and I have no respect for any of you. You will go down in history as psued-journalist. This is why I have begun to hold this media in low regard. You do what you do because you have been bought.

A real marriage and family life may wind up being as inspirational to the country as the rest of what Senator Obama brings.

lol

Well then, its time to check out the Governor. I wonder what he thinks of the main Island.

It's fantastic that he took Michelle and the girls on a mini vacation. Good for them! Why be nasty to them on this post, democrats? They're a normal American family and deserve a bit of down time together especially with this campain.

Praise the Lord! You deserve some downtime. Don't Stop Obama… Those ignorant folks who doubt you have no idea what it is like to walk a mile in your shoes… As the youth of today say… "Shake the haters off!"

Cliton should release her intax. what is she hidding. she should also release her earmarktrade. She wants to go to white house so she will use her taxmoney to enjoy herself. you need to drop out of the race

Mike:
You must be highly uneducated. The people who reside in St .Thomas are Black. Open a book and learn something, then return here to post. Right now…you don't qualify!!

Very slow day shame they don't tell the truth about the real Obama! Do you want to make the same as someone who won't work?

YouCNN, how is this news?

I hope he never comes back

I feel a shirtless photo coming on! Take that Hillary tears!

Obama needed to get away from the haters for a little bit so he can regroup, and gather his strength to defeat you all on 4/22. Have a great vacation Barack! You've earned a breather.

He is trying to be low key because he needs to be. How many average Americans get to go to St Thomas to avoid answers that have not been given.

get a life people!!!

some real people do still take family vacations!

What fuels the Obama haters? Sore losers or something more? What a bunch of pointless fanatics. Like, Hillary's really great, huh? Ugh. She's a hack. Go Obama!!

Obama rest up my friend. The good fight is not over yet. Keep up the good work. Will be looking forward to voting for you in General election.

Down time on Campaign money? I wish I could woosh around the country and take vacations on idiots donated money.

Hillary cannot mathematically catch up.

Pack it up people, nothing more to see here.

Who's paying for your little getaway to St. thomas? Obama?hmm… intetersting…

It's fantastic that he took Michelle and the girls on a mini vacation. Good for them! Why be nasty to them on this post, democrats? They're a normal American family and deserve a bit of down time together especially with this campain.

Obama, your future POTUS Virgin Islands.

Good for him and his family. They need a vacation. He certainly has his priorities straight. Good luck to him on the campaign.

Maybe he is discussing a trade-deal that he can come back home as "tough" on cheap bananas that he will deny for about a week until detail comes in on it & we will find the closed door deal is opposite of his official stand?

God bless Obama

Maybe they will keep him there!!!

And so what ????

Ok..is this Gov a superdelegate?

I donated money to Obama. Can somebody tell me if this trip os covered by the campaign donation? I want my money back.

Slow day at CNN? Get a life CNN and stop being frivolous.

An "unofficial meeting"??? Yea, rriiigghhttttt.

good riddance…………how about staying there. like forever. go hillary.

To be so rich….maybe he will stay and we can get to a real campaign, instead of the one he has been waging..

What did MR. OBAMA do on Easter?

He was enjoying his vacation instead of praying in the church?

SUCH A LIAR! !

No Obama!

We need hillary! 2008 Hillary

Careful Obama you need to not cringe when talking to the typical latino people.

Good time for Obama to be out of the country . . . no Easter service to attend in Chicago.

GO HILLARY

That is acting Presidential. If McCain can Obama can.

GO OBAMA

NEVER STOP