Obama shows really poor judgement each and every time.

He constantly needs other people to show him how his judgement was faulty: Wright and this comment are but two examples.

Oh, so this is what BO meant by "Typical White Person"….

He's trying to rationalize, despite outspending Hillary 3 to 1, all of those voters who just don't support him in the states he can't win. Of course since he receives 90% of the African American vote, those voters from key states who don't support him must be "bitter, typical white people".

COUNTRY FIRST==PARTY SECOND== NO OBAMA !!!!!!!

Words are everything Hussien Obama,,sorry but you lost my vote.Hillary 2008

Point taken, Let anyone who thinks people are not hurting, angry and bitter because of the state of the AMERICAN economy stand and bash this leader…

Obama-Moma Keep you mouth shut, WE are tired of you and your stupid crap!

~

Obama said it just right… and he shouldn't worry about Hill and Bill trying to play their dirty spin tactics!

Hillary and Bill I have lost all respect for you… you will say anything

(sniper fire) do anything (promote NAFTA) and then lie straight to

peoples faces

But then again I guess Obama could have said that he "misspoke"… but as usual he stands up and confronts YOUR lies head on.

The longer Hill and Bill keep this up the more they ruin their image and the more they damage the Democratic Party.

My friend in PA said that Obama didn't say what Hill or Bill said he did … and he's a Republican!

So again I say … watch out for the sniper fire… or in this case the friendly fire!

13 Iraqis died and 1 American solider died today in Iraq. Let's keep it focussed on what really matters.

GO HILLARY !!
Obama is ARROGANT!! So is his Wife & The Obama campaign . He will need more than the all black vote and rich whites to be President - he will need all AMERICANS!!!!

Tell those two old fogies, Hillary and McCain to leave Obama and the youth alone. We’re taking the reins now. The only reason McCain is running is because he wants a Presidential funeral. Hillary is running to get back at Bill and to show him who wears the pantsuit in the house. Obama is the only candidate running for the people. Why are they pouncing on him like the mutated people in the movie “I am Legend?” They’re opposing progress and freedom for America. Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do.
Obama ‘08

First, his wife not prud, second, Jeramy wright outrageous comments, and now Obama accusing voters of being bitters! how can Obama beats the republicans? the republican machines will crush Obama worst than they did to John Kerry.

The McClintons are out of touch.

This man is as slow to comprehend and as blind as his supporters.

They never see what is wrong with the words this man- who so strongly believes that words matter- he actually speaks.

The problem- for all you slow thinkers- was not saying that people are fed-up or bitter or frustrated with things and are eager for change.

The PROBLEM was and is, Obama condescendingly proclaiming that people channeled their bitterness and frustration and became God-clinging, Gun-toting racists looking for fellow Americans to turn their antipathy on.

Learn English and learn how to comprehend words, people- instead of being so impressed by his inspirational delivery of hate and nonsense.

Well..I am still not sure what is so big deal about the word "bitter"

God- I really do not understand politics..

Pennsylvanians in small towns were church-going and defenders of their right to bear arms long before the outsourcing of the 1980s and 90s. This seems to be an instance where the candidate, and presumably the audience, really don't know what they are talking about. Obama is a fraud, when is his new campaign "saving" speech planned?

every week, it seems tthat this man has to apoligize about something dumb he did..

How many times do i have to listen to him apologize? HE should just DROP OUT NOW

HILLARY or mccain 08

come on cnn! alot of people are getting scared of OBAMA. UPPER MIDWEST VOTER…..

President OBAMA ur right ? Honesty is the best policy.. Clinton and Mccain should go take a sit at the back of the bus. Same old two silly politicians.!!

Let's see if the media and the Obama supporters who berate Hillary at every turn will defend Obama and his words the same way they are doing with Rev. Wright. My guess is that they will say something bad about Hillary and justify Obama. Such double standards.

Mr. Obama your "bitter" remark is completely justifiable and it is honorable for you do say what you did. You are the one that is in touch with the average "Joes" of america and not in the pocket of PACs and Lobbyists like Clinton and McCain are. You will make a great president.

Obama Richardson 08!!!

[YOU GO OBAMA = WOO-HOO....................I AM SO SICK OF CLINTON AND MCCAIN PICKING ON YOU FOR WHAT IS THE (TRUTH).........JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO TELL IT LIKE IT IS AND THEY ARE DOING THE TYPICAL POLITICIANS APPROACH = (LYING) TO GET VOTES. [HILIARY SHUT UP COS YOU ARE FAKE AND EVEN IN YOUR RESPONSE ONE COULD HEAR IT IN YOUR VOICE)........MCCAIN GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND GET EDUCATED ON THE NOW THE DAY AND AGE WE ARE LIVING IN 2008 NOT THE 1700'S. [I ADMIRE AND RESPECT YOU BARACK FOR YOU ARE AT LEAST HONEST AND EVERYONE K NOWS WHAT YOU WAS SAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with him - as an American I AM BITTER abut the nonsense our federal government has been perpetuating during the Clinton and Bush Administrations. I couldn't agree with Obama's comments more - he is just too real for the Washington machine opponents he has to tolerate.

And who the heck is Hillary Clinton or John McCain to say Barack is "out of touch" with the American people - they are both the TEXT BOOK CASES of ELITISTS!!! Look at HRC's tax returns - does the average American have over $100 million???? Or in the case of John McCain - is the average American "fortunate" enough to be married to the heiress to one of the country's largest and wealthiest (we are talking billions, people) breweries??? The hippocricy of these 2 candidates turns my stomach.

And it is glaringly obvious that McCain is trying to "tag-team" Obama with Hillary - I think honestly he is getting a bit nervous that the democratic race has been getting so much spotlight and he wants a piece of the pie!! So he piggy-backs Hillary's ridiculous insults… just business as usual for the McCain and Clinton campaign!!
And then whenever anyone criticizes McCain he calls it "a smear campaign" - anyone else ever notice that?

Senator Obama you have outshined your opponents time and again throughout this campaign. I look forward to casting my vote for you in November

America - Wake Up!!!! We don't have time to be caught up in the McCain/Clinton nonsense
Jennifer - Naples, Florida

Just when I am warming up to him. This is what my fear is. He is INEXPERIENCED.

Ever notice that all politicians rarely say what they mean? It's as if they cannot communicate. That's why when they say something, we start scratching our heads and think, "huh?". Then they apologize for just about everything they say! I have never in my life seen such a gaggle of the same kind of individuals. I will be soooooo glad when this election is over. I particularily want to see what the voters of NY will do with Hillary after it has been determined that she is such a proficient liar. Will NY vote her out when she is up for re-election to the Senate? How could they vote for her anymore? IF they vote her out, which they should, will she move to another state for six months and then run for some political office? She is pathological is so many ways…

Sure, it's a "natural response" for "typical white people." You've made yourself perfectly clear, Senator.

Sen. Barack Obama tells it like it is ! Why wouldn't anyone feel some Bitterness after almost 8 years of the Failed Bush Presidency! Sen. Obama spoke truthfully and Sen. Clinton doesn't know what is truthful because she "misspeaks" frequently!

Obama needs to realize that, for some people, faith IS the most imporatant issue; it tops even the economy. The reason for that is because God blesses a nation according to what the people value. If they value His word and His ways and act accordingly He will bless them with prosperity; If they turn away from Him (as this nation largely has) He revokes His blessing. Quite simple but true. Please post this truth CNN.

I guess pointing out the flaws of government is now elitism. Some have said his comments are large generalizations but i dont see it. He said some people in small communities are bitter and angry about their job loss. So they turn to gun rights or abortion right or immigration policies and ignore economy. The industrial jobs in Pa, and Indiana are not coming back. The shape of our economy no longer supports it and if it did the jobs are being sent overseas but NAFTA to which Hilary supported under her husband and bush is trying to implement in Columbia. I lived in Altoona,Pa for a few years as a kid and i remember hearing many conversation about these faith based issues and anti immigration sentiments. Blue collar laborers need to direct their frustration at the government and hold them accountable for their failed promises and policies.

Obama 08′ 12

HEY OBAMA,
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THE LARRY SINCLAIR VS OBAMA GAY SEX AND DRUGS .

SO, WHY DON'T YOU COME CLEAN HERE IN THE STATES AND EXPLAIN TO US THIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH FEDERAL LAWSUIT = MR. LARRY SINCLAIR HAS AGAINST YOU . COME ON =BE A MAN AND FACE THE MUSIC NOW .

Obama is now back pedalling. Last night he was defiant in his remarks and attacking Clinton and McCain. Now he is on the defense. This is worse than Wright. Obama is the one who spoke. He will lose PA and IN. I would not be surprised if John Edwards did not endorse Obama and went for Clinton now.

And, Mr. Obama, no verse of scripture is "obscure".

I saw Senator Obama on You Tube responding to the so called flare up. I understand exactly what he is saying and believe it to be true. I know people who have voiced similar frustrations - so he is not wrong. I think the other candidates are just trying to draw the negative publicity away from themselves to Senator Obama.

Why doesn't Mr. Obama also talk about his comments on immigration. People in small town America, of which I am one, are entitleds on our opinions about immigrants, are entiltled to worry about them pricing the strugling American worker out of jobs by u dercutting the pricing and the cost of educating and proviving medical care for all these "poor immigrants" as Sen. Obama refers to them. Let's worry about Americas poor in Appalachia, on Indian reservations and the poor legal immigrants before we kiss up to the "illegal immigrant causes" looking for votes from the Libveral left. Sen. Obama should worry abvout small town America.

First of all Obama is arrogant and has no idea what he is talking about. He cannot connect with those outside the Wright congregation. He makes so many condescending remarks that his true colors come out. Mr. Eloquent Speaker isn't so eloquent. To group everyone as "bitter" speaks to his lack of knowledge about real people across the country. Additionally, he always tries to say that "those" people in Washington don't listen to average Americans…well he is exactly that…part of Washington elite. His message isn't getting through to anyone except those who already support him…you know who you are. He won't be making any new supporters with his latest comments.

Aboma needs to go help Ophra preach her "no God, no sin doctrine.
We need neither of tem in politics..

"typical" politician What ever sounds good at the moment!

I agree with Obama. Hilary is trying to change the topic from her own failure to respond to a genuine question raised by CNN about her husband making 800,000 from Colombia for their trade deal. How can she try to say that she opposes NAFTA and have senior advisers and her own husband that agree with it. She takes all sides of all topics for votes. All she could do is laugh. Atleast Obama cares for the people and not special interest.

It is not surprising that Obama used the wording he used initially. I believe the former pastor and apparently the members of the church he attends are angry and bitter as is his wife. Whether Obama has that same deep seated anger and bitternes is not clear. I also find it interesting that Obama appeals (well, according to the media) to the well educated, young, affluent voters. So when polled, I'm not surprised that numbers are often screwed. Who wants to admit that they are poor, old, and uneducated??

I was at the town hall in Muncie today!

Everyone who's disenchanted with government and tired of being ignored knows exactly what Obama meant.

Frankly, it's Clinton and McCain who talk down to the American people by acting as if we're stupid and don't understand what's going on. There spin on what Obama said is insulting.

And really, when's the last time either of them worked on the streets with average Americans?

Hillary is still not going to win! People say that want a candidate to deal with the issues. Well he is dealing with the issues and so because he is dealing with the issues now he is insulting the people in PA. Well again, there are people that are bitter, angry and upset at the way this country has handled its people and their business.

Now let's deal with the issues. Hillary always want to attack Obama on something he says but yet again she "MIS-SPOKE". Get outta here!!!! Apparently, both McCain and Hillary are threaten by Obama and how he is challenging the Washington.

Of, course McCain is goign to attack public financing because Obama is blowing him out with support. Obama would be silly not to take the public financing when his supporters are giving him the support he needs with minimum donations.

Get over it! Obama will be the next president!

Even though he didn't phrase it well, he is right on…joblessness in PA is a huge issue…Scranton has been trying to revitalize since 1940 and is hurting deeply….an intersection for the North South/East West drug traders….and as for Hillary's Scranton roots…her so called humble roots at Lake Winona…baloney!! Back then all those cottages on the lake were unheated and without showers….they were summer homes!!! Give me a break…if her family could have a summer lake home back then, she was from an elitist family …when analyzing what she says of the past you can't use today's standards. Wake up America…this woman is full of holes in everything she says.!!!!

The truth is always painful, It's time to bring back all those outsourced jobs to their original source THE USA!

Obama speaks the truth and Hillary lies. The Bible says: “Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.” Proverbs 12:19. It also says, “The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.” Proverbs 12:22
Guess who God is delighted with?
Obama’08

This is another anti american statement made by Obama , first his wife, then his pastor and mentor and now again him. Slick Willy is
going to turn this around and get out of it just like he did with Rev.
Wright. I cannot believe he is fooling the American public , it is really
scarry to me that if he gets elected no telling what he will do to the
white americans.

HE NEVER THOUGHT HIS SPEECH WAS BEING RECORDED>

HOW CAN HE SPIT IN THE FACES OF THE PEOPLE OF PENN>

I truly believe now that he is a Muslum, I didn't before.

Well your friend in PA and a Republican obviously didn't listen to the tape! You got it wrong because you didn't check the facts, talk about gulible. That is why Obama is leading, so many gulible people that don't check the facts.

His "sound" judgement really shows!

Obama dares to speak the truth. Who isn't bitter about the way the government has screwed things up?

Hillary, while dodging sniper fire, was part of the machine that caused this mess. And McCain, well, he doesn't know that much the economy and such — but he's sure it'll all work itself out someday…

Is this the best that Hillary can do? This was said well at all by Obama, but I get the gist of what he meant. er campaign is so bad that she now has to seize on one word to attack a fellow Democrat?

You Hillary supporters need to stop. At least he can say he should have used different words but to flat out lie and then have your husband lie on top of your lie is pathetic.

Get over Hillary people! Deal with the fact you have a lying candidate. At least Obama really Misspoke! He didn't lie!!!!!!!!!

How interesting it is that Hillary Clinton gets in trouble by telling a lie, and Barack Obama gets in trouble for telling the truth.

Thank you for teaching America President Barack Obama. She's a bit hard of hearing and slow to learn. Thank you for speaking the truth in love. A true leader boldly speaks the truth. Wow America is so blessed to have a leader like this.
Obama '08

Coming from Canada, I was quite delighted when I saw Obama making his way tto become the front-runner. He was the first policitican I have seen in years adressing issues and talking to voters with intelligence, integrity and respect, and not treating them like idiots you have to lie to. I really thought America was due for a big change.

I lost my hope. To make news about such a tribvial subject, to have HRC pathological liar saying she did not meet anybody who was bitter in Penn, to see "flip-flop cut more taxes for the rich"John Mccain describing Obama as out of touch, to observe the media 's reaction, no doubt, America is in for another 8 years of lies, wars and poverty. Very sad.

WHAT ELITIST OBAMA DOESNT GET
PEOPLE GO TO CHURCH BECAUSE THEY ARE OF FAITH
NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE BITTER AT THE WORLD
PERHAPS THAT IS WHY HE WENT TO AN' ANGRY CHURCH
HE LOVES TO USE THE WORD '
TYPICAL"

People that are bitter about Obama over this factual remarks should see what their Billary is saying.
I hate NAFTA she says,, but they make $800,000 from it.
Wahsington needs to change. But yet she is washington. 35 years
Words should mean something,, but yet she lies with a straight face.

How foolish can one be to still vote for clear deception?

Obama will win,,, you like it or not. He understands the bitterness of the people while the Clintons try to say everything will be alright while they are the only ones eating 109 million.

Obama needs to run with this. His new slogan needs to be "Americans are mad as hell and we aren't going to take it anymore!" McCain and Clinton are definitely out of touch if they do not understand that.

Maybe he could have said it better. But he's right. Americans are frustrated and bitter about getting screwed by bad policy written by lobbyists. Uber rich Clinton and McCain don't identify with that sentiment. I am a registered Republican and I like John McCain but he doesn't get it on the war and the economy. Hillary is pure b.s., say what it takes to get elected - too many lies. I may vote democrat for the first time in many years. Obama may be right for us all, Republican, Democrat or other.

Having lived in the small-town Midwest most of my life (MI, PA, and now IN), I have to say Obama's remarks are definitely on-track and in-touch. I suppose Clinton's and McCain's remarks about the remarks being condescending would make sense if we were talking about hard times that were long behind us. But, as Obama said, unlike other parts of the country, most midwesterners (as well as others in other pockets of the country) have continued to face hard times throughout the past 25-30 years. The bitterness, then, is well earned.

As for directing our attention to other issues, guns, religion, etc.–that, too, is true and very understandable, as these seem to be the only areas where we might have some control, some say.

But I think we must also realize that the "politics as usual" in Washington has consistently used these niche issues to divide us, to remove our focus from those economic policies that will continue to ignore (or make worse) those challenges that we face. We can continue to be divided by these issues, or we can come together and fight for what we all believe in: family, faith, education and opportunity–the ideas on which this country was founded.

For thinking himself so superior and intelligent, this man is really slow on the uptake.

He only sees the problem when others point it out to him in full detail.

And he keeps speechifying how words matter.

But he can not see that he basically insulted people by claiming that they took their bitterness and frustration ( we all feel those feelings, and that was never the issue) and became gun-toting racists out to vent their antipathy on fellow Americans, while clinging to faith in God.

What an ignorant demogogue

People get real. Of course there are bitter people in Pennsylvania as well as other states in this country. When someone takes your job and ships it to another country and you have to struggle to make ends meet, of course you get a little bitter, if only for a moment. Stop pretending to be holier than thou and stating you are so repulsed at the mention of it. Tell the truth!
Go Obama!

Everyone keeps bringing up rev wright but research his history. he was a marine and served on the medical staff of two presidents. when jesse jackson went over to get a prisoner of war from another country rev wright accompanied him. and is america not the birthplace of the kkk? look at obamas history and you understand why he stayed in the church. he moved around as a kid all his life and wanted to remain rooted and loyal. that doesnt show bad judgement that shows loyalty and stability. his mom died of ovarian cancer and had to battle with health care companies which is why is health care stance is why it is. look at the people who influenced him the most to understand the man he is.

Clearly Obama could have stated his original statement better. It doesn't take a genius to know what he meant, but that won't stop people from running wild with "elitist" comments. The bottom line is that when you speak in front of thousands of people everyday for 15 months you'll miss represent yourself at some point. Hilary does it, Bill does it, and McCain does it. I hope the American people can see through minor issues like this and vote for the person that best represents their interests.

Gosh a lot of people do sound bitter…

Maria, you are one of the few logical people in here! No one should take offense at the word bitter.

It simply means being disappointed, frustrated, and angry. Yep, that just about describes me!!!

Unlike in Obama's church where they teach bitterness, many Americas in small-town America "cling" to their church because they believe in God. What a telling comment he has made.

You SURE didn't say it very well. I'll give you that.

This is so typical of this guy. He constantly says stupid things and then either lies about it, denies it, or apoligizes for it.

Naive and without the judgement to lead. His Obama-Bot followers are lemmings more than willing to follow him off a cliff.

NO wonder you have my vote! Thanx for clearing up!

Hillary C. and John M. need to find some other way to get into the news.

Finally–someone that isn't too stubborn and obnoxious to say they're sorry!

Even though personally I think that this whole controversy is unfounded and stupid…if you actually pay attention to what he said, he was empathizing with the suffering of these people.

Clinton really to make something out of nothing with these ridiculous attacks.

We the people need to take back our government from corporate lobbyists who line the pockets of our politicians!

Thank you Barack Obama for standing up for me! I am sick of my government telling me everything is OK while they give tax breaks to send my job overseas..

I was going to vote for Hillary but Barack Obama Has just won my PA vote!!!!!!!!!

I still can't figure out what he said that was wrong.

I don't see why Obama needs to apologize … what he said is an accurate observation, for the most part.

I've often heard the same thing expressed by many preachers, in that that when people acquire material wealth they are not as religious.

I'm shocked, finally CNN is brave enough to put up comments that fail to lick the feet of Obama. Even still, I'm staying with the Fair and Balanced report of Fox; and I'm a democrat.

True Colors! Whether you agree with him or not, his true colors are finally showing. Obama is a far left socialist politician, and god and guns are several of his biggest enemies.

God help us if this bolshevik is elected!!!!!

Obama is not saying people go to church because of this he is saying that they VOTE on these issues because they can't trust lobby induced politicians!!!!!!

Fair enough and well justified…

The two millionaires both Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain have been sitting in Washington for years and this happened to us on their watch. Do you trust the same person to get you out of a situation when it's the same people who placed you in the situation?

Obama is very arrogant and immature. I cannot stand even looking at anymore. We need leadership in the White House.

Hilliary 08 or McCain 08

How many times can he put his foot in his mouth and get away with it? Stop being ignorant, people. Just be glad the mask is coming off now before it's too late.

As I reminded by Hillary - just words, just words.
Funny now she takes them so seriously.

Another thing he says that he has to explain and his supporters will turn a blind eye to it. Hypocrits.

Why don't you get this story in perspective, such as Wolf Blitzer did in the CNN Situation Room with discussion panel of Jeffrey Toobin, Jack Cafferty and Gloria Borger. Watching that and reading this story gives two completely different impressions.

I was there, he did not backtrack. Things are taken kinda out of context here. I can see now how things can be "spun". He said that Americans do get bitter when they lose jobs sometimes, period.

gas prices are out of control, home foreclosures are at all time high,
home values are going down, stock market is unstable, unemployment is going up, job security is at best not secured..who is not mad & bitter?

Those of you who are defending Sen. Obama should be ashamed of yourselves. His recent comments are so condescending, and show that he thinks that Americans living in the Heartland and in small town America are idiots. It's sad that he's a leading contender for President of the United States!

Projection: Obama Wins Pennsylvania!

I agree… Every week he is forced to apologize for something. The sad part is, he shouldn't. McClinton finds something "wrong" with the wording, and he is forced into a Political corner trying to defend something that doesn't need defending. People are bitter, and for Hillary to say that nobody is just shows how unreasonable and out of touch she is. He says "some people are bitter" and she responds with "no they're not". It's getting old. Really…

Truth is painful , but is true. People are fed-up.
100 mil McBush & 109 mil HillyBilly are in touch with small town peple???
Wait after November to see their real faces.

Hillary keeps getting more desperate and has to make a stink about everything. It's bush-league politics. She would be better off controling her husband. He's the one with a big mouth.

…and, so could have the Rev. Wright. But, both of you did not.

Are we really making such a big deal about the word "bitter"? I would be bitter too if I lost my job. What's wrong with that? To think otherwise as Clinton and McCain said shows just how out of touch they are.

He is starting to show how inexperienced he is.

Honestly, I am tired of his excuses every week for something dumb he said… and it is ALWAYS "out of context" or "just being honest" - these are the top 2 most used excuses from Obama himself and his supporters.

HILLARY '08

exonerated again by his followers–perhaps he would prefer small-town americans to sniff cocaine for a hobby instead of legal hunting. it was not so much the bitter comment as the insult to american intelligence. ps–the only people who were not prosperous in the clinton years were those who had no intention of working!

I'm a Republican and I agree with what Obama said. I will be voting Democrat. I'm bitter and angry. The mortgage industry lied to me. McSham does not want to help me, and guess what, i can't file for bankruptcy because of a law that the $109 million dollar a year Clinton signed off on. We all have our own opinion and interpretation but anyone who accepts Obama's comments as nothing short of the truth, are people who needed a reason or did not want a reason to vote for him anyway.

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.

It's sad to see the division in these comments and the obvious "politicizing" of comments. As a democrat I hope we can all come together and stop fighting one another. We need to win in November. Another four years of a republican in the white house will be a disaster. Senator Obama was trying to make a truthful statement, maybe he didn't say it as artfully as he could, but try giving speeches 24/7 and see if everything you say comes out perfectly. People are frustrated, angry, and bitter about the economy, healthcare, the war, and so many other things that create stress in our lives. Let's act like democrats, americans, human beings, and not be brought down into gutter politics. We're better than that.

No the reason people own guns is because our country is not safe. We have people who have a chip on the shoulder trying to take things that belong to hard working people!! So the hard working people are trying to protect their families and their homes! There you go Obama

It is difficult for me to understand how one whos spouse is worth millions and another who has gained 109 million in the past six years can call Obama an elitest. Woe is me.

Obama ….please….please….go away…..for the good of the American people!

When Clinton and McCain hear any bitter truths, they have a hard time swallowing it - but, American people don't. Truth has become something that gets swept under the rug, these days.

Bitter? You betcha I am! Thank you, Obama, for recognizing that!

Shouldn't have said it. Too late to back track

President OBAMA has nothing to apologize for. He did not "MISSPEAK". He is only speaking the Thruth!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

What is more ludricous: to confess that some Pennsylvanians are bitter or to deny that any are? Do Hillary or John actually believe that no Pennsylvanians are bitter over their economic present and/or future? Who wants to elect a President that denies reality (again)?

It doesn't matter that what he said could be a truth. It is how he said it that got him in trouble now and will again and again in the future.

Obama IS an elitist and he talks down to people. He needs to hire new speech writers and new handlers who could "reimage" him, if he is to win in the heartlands.

I understand exactly what he is saying and believe it to be true. I know people who have voiced similar frustrations - so he is not wrong. I think the other candidates are just trying to draw the negative publicity away from themselves to Senator Obama.

Dont worry Barrack u wont be the first person to be crucified for telling the truth and u wont be the last. us cool level headed people understood u. The McClinton ticket will go down in history as the worst campaign team ever. What do u excepect from the establishment, they aint used to the truth, All they know is Love , Lies and u know what………

I'm from Pennsylvania, the man is absolutely correct. Why attack the truth? A lot of us are very bitter and we want the government to change. Obama '08!

Finally, a politician willing to speak truth to the people. Love it…..Like water in a desert…..

He is right, I am a 59 year old white male with a college education and I am bitter. He should not apologize for his candor.

Obama has nothing to apologize for. He speaks honestly from the heart. Straight talk which is so refreshing. He understands peoples problems, hopes and fears more than the Clinton and McCain millionaires ever will. Obama is getting tough and it's great to see that he's not going to be intimidated by the dirty politics and spin.

this whole controversy over some words is getting to the point of ridculous. clinton just wants to take the heat off her and lies that we have uncovered. this whole situation just made me like her and mccain even less.

this is fair and balanced correct? can we get our comments posted

Many thanks!

The remarks are as simple as it was said "bitter" tell who isnt bitter abt losing men in Iraq and the economy almost in recession. If you are upset abt the comment , then you need a reality check. Wake up people politicians are playing on your intelligents, dont give them that chance….unless you are too blind to see!!!!!!!

I am with you all the way Obama. The media is not gonna give you a break while Hillary is lying outright. Sorry CNN. You can be all over this story but that doesn't make us feel better about this country!

Last time i looked, Obama, you are part of the DC government you are so critical of, I think Hillary and McCain should just let you run your proverbial mouth, never attack you and let you be your own worst enemy

Obama is a smooth talker. He reminds me of that other Democrat politician–Bill Clinton.

Please Penn… put a stop to the Clintons. The whole nation is tired of them.

How many times does this man have to prove that he's an elitist, arrogant misanthrope before we start TO BELIEVE IT?!?!

HRC and McCain's immediate response is a joke and they show that they are actually "out of touch" with the voters. I was leaning toward to HRC but now am definitely an Obama supporter.

Obama is a hypocrite. He should have made this statements infront of the thousands of people who attends his realy but instead he selected to do it infront of the few wealthiest people of America.

It was looking like Obama may beat Clinton, in Pennsylvania to end the race, but this comment is as bad as Clinton's comments about Mississippi. This WILL cost him 4-6 points in my opinion.

There's a big difference when someone inadvertantly uses inappropriate words, and the deliberate and calculated use of lies from HILLARY.

I for one, would love to have a president that admit's to mistakes. I just hope that the 49.5% of the population that voted for the wrong president last time learn from their mistakes this election. Obama would be a wise and strong leader for this country at a time when we can't afford to go another 4 years in the wrong direction

Can the American political system survive a candidate who speaks the truth?

I mean, it's been so long since anyone's done it.

Obama is right. We are bitter. Why are they attacking him for it? We can be bitter and still have hope for change. And how can someone like Clinton and McCain say they are more in touch with middle America? have they ever even been a part of middle America????

I didnt see him laugh his way out of it.

We the people understand. All the controversy stems from the fact that Washington does not get it and appear bent on chasing trivialities at the expense of the important issues. Isn't this the same reason we all clamor for change

This isn't going to go away. Stick a fork in Barry he's done!

When you admit your mistakes that make you a bigger and better person don't blame anybody else for it. Obama acted very childish by lashing out at Clinton and McCain for his comment, what kind of judgment that man has, this is arrogance.

His comments are so insulting and elitist. They demonstrate his inexperience and his lack of understanding of how average Americans live and think. Mr. Obama - the people you have insulted are the very people the Democrats need in order to win in November.

If a person is a racist in his heart, it will come to light. One can't listen to racial slurs for years and not be affected by it.

Who is he really?
Does he really exist?

Dear slow on the uptake: you are ignorant to think that Obama is superior and insulting by just trying to communicate what he is hearing the "real people" say in America. He will state what we all feel when no politicians will. I'm sorry to say, but you are "slow" and ignorant period.

GO OBAMA!!!!

obama is right, people are bitter, I'm bitter. just look at this country's economy today, we need to do some thing about it. clinton and mccain are out of touch with us the common people. just look at their income. they are set for life, why should they feel bitter. wake up mcclinton supporters.

His comments were not demeaning. They were accurate. Typical of Clinton to try to bring something up about Obama when there is nothing to say about him. I wonder if the Mark Penn fiasco / Clinton refusing to talk about Columbia / Bubba bringing up Bosnia again has anything to do with this extremely weak attack.

The only people twisting Obama's words were never going to vote for him regardless of what he said.

Obama is right - I am bitter

What a stupid remark ! This country is running on empty for leadership! We're really in trouble!

McCain and Clinton can learn from Obama - but they won't. When he can say something better, he admits that without sacrificing the integrity of his convictions.

Obama, there is no need to explain yourself when you are telling the truth. As this blog and other bloggers have stated, not only is PA's citizens angry and bitter, the citizens of the USA are bitter about how this country is going to H3LL in a Handbasket.

I guess the truth hurts!!!!!

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thank you Senator Obama for your honesty and not created the "smoke screen" - these are tough times and it has led to bitterness. Our resolve and our bitterness can co-exist.

How come Mccain doesn't jump on Hillary when she lie on Bosnia fire or other lies she has lied about? Just wondering………

Since this seems to be a Obama bashing, I would just like to say that you guys are stupid!!!

McCain……the waffle man.

And you will not be as good a president as you SHOULD… so we will not vote for you in Nov.

Go Hillary.

If Hillary is not the dems nominee, then write her name in… JUST that simple.

Use your voting power well people of America.

McCain……..the waffle man.
Clinton………the liar.
Obama……..the best choice of the three!

So…this has to do with the issues in our country in what way exactly?