Obama is trying to bring truth about Washington and how they are not listening to the concerns of the people and how people are feeling about their econmiic conditions. and mixes word phrases but Obama said he was sorry about that and Obama did'nt mean any harm . My suggest is all of Obama supports we need to Pray for him to be strong and try to be very careful on how he word his words because it is people out there looking to damage him, taking his words that was not worded well to something bigger than it is., (Obama is not perfect )

There is an oft-quoted Jewish story about a rabbi who is asked to settle a marital dispute. After he hears the husband's side, he tells him, "You're right!" Then he listens to the wife's story and tells her, "You're right!" One of the rabbi's students protests that they can't both be right. The rabbi sighs and replies sadly, "You're also right!"

Like the rabbi, Senator Obama acknowledges that there can be truth on both sides of an issue — and that reconciling this paradox is more important than declaring one side right and the other wrong.

Whether or not this is possible in the context of American politics remains to be seen. But it seems far better to pursue this difficult balancing of conflicting beliefs rather than exploit the continued bitter polarization of our country.

to the first poster "christian" I think most christians (myself included) beleive in evolution, and i might remind you that the faith of others is not yours to judge. One day we attack Obama for the church he attends, the next day we say that hes not Christian?

But the pro-war, pro gun right wing is still called the "moral majority"

Yes we can!

this obama dude did not get it.. how he can run to be commander in chief even he don't understand the common way of life of millions blue color americans.. peple don't get into hobbies as hunting just because they are in hardship.. and religious is an open forums of choices from generations which always exist in every soul before the bitter or frustration happened.. voters in pa should reject this fake obama dude and send him back to chicago.. hillary for 08′

Hey Christian NEWSFLASH! Not only was obama not involved in politics at the time he joined the church, second of all many christians accept evolution and the biblical teachings (I being one of them). Third of all you don't join a church because you're saved and baptised, you accept Jesus as your pesonal savior, and you are baptised after attending the church. But btw OBAMA 08!

If you can't see how someone could be Christian and believe in evolution then clearly you're not Catholic.

Words….Just words…..

I think it is OK to talk about these things, but let us remember from Obama's own mouth came the WORDS and more WORDS about those Poor people in small towns in America — that they have nothing to live for at all — they cling to their Church or cling to their GUNS — that America has given up on them — WELL excuse me, but I live in a small town and have many friends that live in small towns in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania and they are extremely proud people — proud to be Americans and part of the American process. These small towns are the backbone of America — we would not be the America we have today if it was not for these small town and people. Sure, they may have different ideas about how to live — different then people in large cities, but this is what they have chose and they are not BITTER because they know they are part of a GREAT COUNTRY, and they helped make this GREAT COUNTRY. Without all of those small town and people we would not have an America like we have today. I am very SORRY Mr. B. Obama — I was a Huge Supporter of yours until those comments behind closed doors. I could no longer support a person that really does feel that way about SMALL TOWN AMERICAN PEOPLE. Mr. Obama — go back to Chicago, or Reverend Wrights Church because Small Town America will never vote for you. You have successfully shown me and MILLIONS of others that you are just trying to climb the Political ladder, and you only care about yourself. Well Mr. Obama — I really do see the Pied Piper Effect now, and we Small Town American will not be led to the ocean. Mr. Obama — you have much to learn about America — go learn and come back some other day when we American can really TRUST you and YOUR WORDS and MORE WORDS.

This comment only shows the disdain that Sen. Obama REALLY has to people of faith in this country. I am more convinced than ever that Sen. Obama's "Christian" faith is just a well planned facade to fool the American people. If you are a non-believer, that's OK, but don't hide yourself behind the Cross just to be more palatable to the voters who have no way to know your real opinions and thoughts just because you have no track record to evaluate. What kind of Justices would "President" Obama appoint? What is his real opinion on inmigration? How we will remove U.S. troops from Irak and when? I don't really know and neither does the American people. An exercise in charm will not solve our problems. It seems that Sen. Obama is all fuzz but no substance.

I go to church because I love God. I go to worship and serve Him. Bitterness did not lead me to him, and it certainly doesn't make me to call upon him. It was a personal choice I made because I recognized my need to be saved.

Respecfully,

Deacon of the Beacon

Okay, not sure if the bloggers above really listened to the audio of Obama's speech by reading their responses. I listened and I am a Clinton supporter . But if anyone did listen and then reads the Obamanites reponses one would find that they really did not comprehend their own chosen leader's words.

At first you like what Obama has to say…..they (the government) is not really getting anything done.(enter big cheers here) However, when he speaks of the 'silly season' he is referencing the primary. Well yes, silliness happens everyday in WAshington. However, they do, on occasion, gets things done. Those things may be the bills and laws you guys are pissed about right now. Case in point.

Yes , its all corrupt and for the special interest (enter crowd roar here.) Well, not always, sometimes it's actually for the good of the economy, the people of a certain country, or the good of the American people in a certain region. In essence, what fits a certain region in this vast nation may not fit another region. What may work for the economy now may not work tens years from now.

That is why it is very difficult to be in government, back a particular issue at the time and have new evidence that makes it painstakenly obvious that perhaps the opposite is true. Happens all the time because of new developments and new social temperment. That is why someone who lasts in government a long time has to be a spinster. We, believing the media have made hese people that way. We cannot accept that they may be wrong now, but they weren't then.

That is what creates the pandering politician. Heck, thats what created the politician.

How refreshing to have someone who is willing to look at more than one side of an issue. That is the kind of person who will bring people together to accomplish a great deal. As he has said repeatedly, what we all have in common is much greater than that which divides us. How sad that so many people post so many hateful things on the blogs because they can hide behind their anonymity.

Thank you Obama for talking about tough issues - the ones that politicians have used for years to divide us all. If there is any chance that we all, repubs, dems, indies, can come together, then we have to realize that these hot button issues have to be addressed and made less important than the real things that affect us every day.

Hillary supporters ( I used to be one too!) please understand that Barack is not magical, not a cult figure - just a guy who sees an incredible opportunity for all of us and I for one am willing to take a chance with someone who can see that rather then settle for more lighting rod politics that continues to divide us.

I just hope as a country we are ready.

In response to "Christian:"

Most of us Christians do believe in evolution and in God at the same time. The two are not mutually exclusive, in fact I've always felt that science only confirms what we believe about the universe and its Creator. I recommend reading the theological work of C.S. Lewis, especially "Mere Christianity" and "Miracles," for an example of a Christian scholar who can reconcile science and faith.

Obama has said repeatedly that he is a devout Christian who has been saved and baptized. Please don't demean his faith. It is terrible that he has been attacked over his religion many times, often for baseless reasons.

A Christian who believes in Evolution….Senator, you can't have both. Either you cancel out creation and accept evolution, or vice versa. I guess maybe you misspoke on this issue.

You may woo your followers when it comes to issues facing this country, but when you step into the Christian world Senator, make sure yoou know what you are talking about. I am a deacon of the beacon.

Life begins at conception, period.

Christian, I don't see how you can be a thinking human and not believe in evolution. Do you really believe the creation story in the Bible? If so which one, since their are two? Do you believe that the world is 6,000 years old? If so do you believe in the early history of Ancient Egypt?
- A Christian with a brain

I am an independant who has voted Republican the last 2 elections and Democrat the prior 2 before GWB. Also, my demographic is AA. I believe in God and the importance of religion. I am very disappointed in the current administration and my disappointed centers primarily around the war in Iraq and the spin to bring democracy after no WMDs were found. Prefacing this information is important because I had wanted to think Obama could be a viable alternative for my vote. I am not so sure now. I think he is probably the one single candidate with the highest level of integrity but he's in a contest with a pathological liar and a man who seems to want victory in Iraq at any cost. Both of these opponents will do anything, say anything to discredit him. And truthfully, he does the same to them but in a way that is not as ugly and not as personal. Its politics. They all have to play the game to some extent. Barack will most likely win the Democratic nomination even with this gaffe because she cannot make up lost ground at this point and the superdelegates will not want to over turn the will of the people and further divide the party. So, honestyly, if Mc Cain picks someone that I think has a high degree of integrity, I will most likely support him. As an AA, I would dearly love to support Obama, but I think the Dems are going to self destruct and HRC is going to drag Barack down with her. I would love to vote for Obama, but given the Dem's chances which I think will continue to errode thanks to HRC, I will most likely support Mc Cain. Under no circumstances will I vote for HRC, that would be more than I could stomach.

Snobama is so done. He can never win a general election, just like the guys who endorsed him… Kerry, etc.

I don't know about you guys, but Obama doesn't really have issues, he says a lot, but got nothing to back it up. Plus he's saying these issues because he realized that just by telling promises is not going to get elected, he needs to talk about stuff that affects us Americans as a whole, personally i think its too late, plus i don't believe what he says now since he never talked about before.

Obama made the same staetements in 2004. He goes to the heart of why blue collar voters are misguided when they vote on issues other than economy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a88wMPAWc90&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a88wMPAWc90&NR=1

A "DEVOUT" Christian who believes in evolution……Wow, did I miss something?

The AIDS virus was not as it is today as it was 20 odd years ago. I don't recall any churches or other groups forming groups to ministers to AIDS victims. I guess Senator Obama and his church was the first to do so. Wow, did I miss something?

I thought Rev. Wright was Senator Obama's personal mentor and spiritual guide. Now we find out he was Senator Obama's pastor. Wow, did I miss something? Either you lied to the American people are you lied to your church, which is it?

Contrary to what you believe Senator Obama, God has chosen certain poeple in this world to know His will. It comes from having a close relationship with him.

Senator Obama, the news media wont spin this because your are their Crown Prince. I am not impressed by your deceitfulness. One of the most important gifts Gods gives to some of his people is the spirit of discernment. You proclaim to be a devout Christian but never mention the name of your savior, Christ Jesus with any conviction in your heart.

Your closed door comments area exactly what they are. Many of us know exactly what you meant.
Every time something goes wrong in your life, you make light of the matter and blame others for your mis-doings. You may deceive your followers, but you're not hood-winking God.

Remember, He knows the thoughts and intents of your heart. Whever you are, He's there.

Obama about issues?

From what I have heard he's about "can't we all just get along?"
We need someone with a little backbone to pull these Republicans
away from the feed trough and set things right!

Real issues take Real solutions!

We need national "townhall" type debates where we the voters get to ask the tough questions; Not the usual censored "mouthpiece " commentator asking preshared questions.

Unless I hear some real solutions from Obama,
my vote will be for HIllary!

Perhaps someone should show Obama the back of the two dollar bill. There is a picture of a group of men in Pennsylvania who did vote for guns and cling to their religious beliefs…anyone remember the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

Well said Mr. President! I support Barack Obama because he takes issues head-on.He speaks the truth and he stands by his word. When he speaks, i believe him, and that's why i'm voting for him.

He can speak for me anytime….

OBAMA '08

Barack Obama, of all of the candidates this year, appears to be the only person who actually sees different sides of an issue.

This is not to say that he doesn't have his own idea of what is right. Or that he would actually fix what he keeps saying needs fixed about the US. Or that he has a plan?

But atleast he's trying to understand all of us, or all of U.S. And quite frankly, I don't care if he believes in Cthula or the Great Pumpkin- as long as he gets the job done and I wind up being better after his term in office.

Staight talker-straight walker

Can Hillary speak the truth just one time?

I am convinced from watching and listening during this primary season that there are a lot of people who are content with things remaining the same. They don’t want to discuss the issues that are plaguing this country, they want to focus on the pettiness that will keep us divided, and I honestly believe there a lot of people in the political circle that have referred to Sen. Obama in far worst terms than “boy and snake-oil salesman” as Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis did recently and MSM just simply gloss over it because it is so common and accepted.

To Christian…
You can be Christian and beleive in evolution. This is the type of thinking that is putting us back. Christian faith is not anti-evolution is about jesus, and god. If someone personally thinks that evolution exsists but that someone created the world, then why are you judgeing him? I am a christain and one things that my pastor always say is Don't Judge, an the only judge that matter is god. He was raised in church schools, so your statment that he did it for a political move is a wrong satment.

I really wish my fellow Christians would stop calling people with alittle bit a diffrent thinking as wrong. Ther are few things that he needs to believe in and Obama believes in all thoughs same things. to say other wise just shows me how some Christians are not Christians but elitists.

PA…..please end this for the sake of the democratic party. Thank you.

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At least Obama doesn't have to lie to the people to get them to believe in him

Obama treats the public like intelligent individuals who can join the debate and make up their own minds!

Root n Tooting Hillary just lies and tells everyone that she loves guns and drinks beer and downs shots on camera… does she think everyone is as drunk as her??

Ps watch out for those snipers… run run LOL

This man is condesending, arrogant, academic jerk.

How dare he insult folks from Penn.

Who does Obama think he is….Dr. Phil ?

Obama DOES NOT SPEAK FOR ME

Now he has a monopoly on understanding all the "common folks'" issues?

ROFLMAO

Why does this man think he can dictate the priorities in this election? Even here, his condescending tone is evident.

OBAMA HAS SAID ENOUGH.. EVERY AMERICAN IN OUR COUNTRY
KNOWS NOW HOW OBAMA FEEL ABOUT SMALL TOWN AMERICA.
AND AS SOME WOULD SAY: TELL IT TO THE MARINES.

Obama is the only candidate who is truthful about his faith, attitude and ambition for the American people. Hillary would not even respond to the question of when she last attended her church or when she last shot a gun! Americans need to see Billary for what she is - a symbol of all that is wrong with America.

And Hillary says he has no substance. lol.

All Hail POTUS!!

Why the hate against Hillary? I don't understand how Obama can say whatever he wishes and then turn it around and blame everyone else. What is wrong with the American people that will follow this guy that we dont' know anything about. Hillary is my choice and I pray that she will win the nomination.

He joined the church as a political move? and ur christian? So a christian can't believe in evolution? OH, u really believe in the Garden of Eden and take everything in the BIBLE literally right?.. next ur going to stay that slavery was justified and is in the bible right? get some sense

Obama is about moderation in all things. That is the smartest way to confront all our difficult and controversial issues. Please 'Christian' try to be less judgemental about his origins in the church, it doesn't matter how you get there, only what you do with the time given you there. You should know that "Christian".

Please! Christian. Last I heard most Christians believe in evolution is some form or another. Some like me believe evolution does not necessarily have to contradict the bible.

It would be nice if we spent more of our time attacking the issues rather than each other. That is what Obama talks about and that is why we need Obama is Washington.

Obama inspires and Obama delivers. We don't need more of the same from either party.

Faith in Christ and belief in evolution are not mutually exclusive. The largest Christian denomination in the world supports evolution.

Christian — The frequency with which any gene variant is found in a population may change over time. If the gene variant contributes to the likelihood that its possessor reproduces, it stands to reason that variant will increase in frequency in the population over time — just follow the population and its offspring through several generations to see. That is evolution by natural selection. Plenty of christian faiths find no issue between this observation and their faith. Nor do I. I hope you will carefully question the basis for your apparent certainty that these points of view are incompatible.

I am a Born again Christian, who graduated from a Baptist college here in Pennsylvania, a sister school to that of Messiah, where the debate took place. I am a chemist and minored in Biology. I actually agree with Sen. Obama. So did my Biology professor, who happened to be a highly published author on the subject. Genesis does not rule out the possibility of evolution. And a belief in Creation does not preclude the facts of evolution. As a matter of fact there are many absolutes that evolution of certain species has taken place. Just as Barack mentioned that a day during the debate, In the Creation period a day COULD NOT have been a 24 hour period, as a day was defined as one revolution of the earth. The earth not been put into motion, on day one, so there is no time frame to call it such.. I believe that Adam and Eve were definitely separated apart from those first animals, and man was Created as the Bible story states, but those animals COULD have been "animals" such as Cro-magnon and others.. It has been 15 years, so my terminology may be amiss, but the theory is plausible, and I look forward to asking Jesus when I finally meet him.. This belief will not affect my salvation…Nor are we called to judge the salvation of others.. Creation is not going to be the first question God asks us upon rapture, It will be do you know me, and do you know my Son!

FYI.. Christian… To be born again through the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ.. To accept that Jesus has paid the price for our sins through the crucifixion and resurrection..

God Bless Obama..

I have never seen a candidate talk so eloquently about these issues. He's the most poignant politician I've ever seen. I just wish the media outlets didn't take snippets of his speeches and responses and blow them out of proportion. Anyone, who listens to what he's saying can't deny the fact that he has his act together.

It is so sad that Sen Clinton is trying to use anything she can to bring doubt towards Sen Obama. Yes people or bitter/upset because of the econony is……. I just wish the Media would STOP anaylzing every single word Sen Obama says. The "man" is for change. Sen Clinton can Lie and then it's nothing. But let him say one word and everyone wants to analyze. She can't fine dirt him so she use "words" just words… come on now. Shame on you Sen Clinton shame on you.

Thick to the issue.

"An American Research Group poll conducted over the weekend showed Clinton with a 20 point lead over Obama in Pennsylvania, 57 percent to 37 percent. Previous polls had showed a closer contest in the state."
that is from the AP.

I guess it IS ok for a woman to drink beer and whiskey and play with guns, it's a shame Obama already criticized Senator Clinton for this. Oh wait, hold on a second — now he's showing his 'gun side' as well after criticizing gun-owning Pennsylvanians and Clinton's gun experience, all in the same breath too. whaddya know?

This is just one of the tricks he learned slipping back a forth between the white and black worlds. Be courtious and smile and you got them, hook line and sinker..

I just don't understand how John McCain can claim to be a Christian and believe that an immoral, unnecessary, and unjust war–which has resulted in the completely unnecessary deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, and the unnecessary deaths of over 4,000 American soldiers, not to mention the 30,000+ injuries to American personnel?

I just don't understand how John McCain can claim to be a Christian, but defend the TORTURE of human beings by methods that would have made Pontious Pilate proud? How does a self-described Christian explain his vote AGAINST banning torture?

WWJT (who would Jesus torture)?

Well I am a Christian who believes in evolution and I know thousands and thousands (probably millions) more. Do you actually believe these two things are mutually exclusive?

Anyway, evolution is not even mentioned in this article. I agree with Obama on that and many other issues, but I do not like how he suggests that rural people can handle guns but innercity folks cannot. And which races do you think these "two realities" apply to? No - the difference is that the POLICE are in Chicago and not in downstate Illinois. They occupy Philadelphia (where I live) but not Pennsyltucky. How else are we to protect ourselves but to have guns?

Obama has no idea what he gonna to say, just likes to bark anywhere and copy other people's words. that is his job.

"By the way, why is it that when Obama rebuttals, Hill supporters call him arrogant and mean, "

so true! Hillary attacks, then when he volley's she says he's negative and unelectable - rofl

@ Christian… umm, millions join churches because someone recommended it - it's not a "political" thing - esp. if he joined 20 yrs ago. Also, I know a ton of Christians and preachers that believe in evolution. It depends how you interpret Genesis (literally or figuratively)

He sat in the pews for 20 years and didn't have a clue what his pastor's views were. He was absent EVERY TIME the reverend made a hate-filled remark. His friend was a bomber. We are so depressed over the economy we gravitate to despicable positions like religion, control of the border and believing the 2nd amendment is important! I started out wanting to vote for this guy. But, I mean Jeeez…..

To poster "Christian" ,

I am a Catholic and believe in evolution. You make think that makes me not a "real" Christian either but I don't think the two have to be mutually exclusive.

He is not an elitists, he is an intellectual

Somebody needs to just slap Billary and bring her back to her senses. Has anyone verified her statement in Ohio that she 'had worked the night shift' or does that rank with her statement on Bosnia, NAFTA, shooting a gun, etc. etc. etc.
I have a bet that if she doesn't win the nomination that she will dump Silly Willy… come on Billary do it.. stand up for us women that work overnight at minimum wage so we can send our kids to a community college…and besides I really could use that $10 bet…
Obama needs to change his campaign to'WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE' and let Billary have it with both barrels….

All voters should be about issues not the fight that is going on between O and H. Voters interests should be the most important things on the agendas of all politicains period. No not bickering.

This man has more honor than Clintons will ever have. Honesty means somthing to OBAMA.

Obama is about Obama. I think he made that pretty clear from the books he has written to the words he spoke in San Francisco

christian, how can you possibly say it was a political move to join the church when he did it like twenty years ago?

PLEASE, someone from CNN read this and do a story. Obama's choice of mocking Annie Oakley was a terrible blunder — many of us regard Annie Oakley as a true American heroine. The inrony of him choosing this person to mock is unbelievable. Go to this link to read about her:

http://www.annieoakleyfoundation.org/bio.html

I think hillary on her last leg i hope she go a way.

"Barack Obama's name pops up unexpectedly in Rezko trial
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama's name came up unexpectedly again at the Antoin "Tony" Rezko corruption trial today in Chicago and in a way that earlier filings in the case did not telegraph.

Stuart Levine, the prosecution's star witness, said he and Obama were at a party Rezko threw at his suburban Chicago Wilmette mansion on April 3, 2004, for Nadhmi Auchi, a controversial Iraqi-born billionaire whom Rezko was trying to get to invest in a South Loop real estate development.

Auchi, now a citizen of the United Kingdom, has faced criminal charges in Europe. He also figured in the revocation of Rezko's bond early this year after attempting to wire him more than $3 million. Upon learning of that attempt, U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve declared Rezko a flight risk and ordered him held in a federal jail in the Loop.

The Rezko party in 2004 was designed to induce Auchi to pour money into the South Loop investment. Obama's presence at the party of one of his major early fundraisers and political supporters was not previously known.

At the time, Obama was fresh off a surprise win in the Illinois Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate and was riding a crest of national publicity. The freshman Illinois senator is not accused of any wrongdoing, but this is yet another unknown aspect of his relationship with Rezko, which Obama has said he now regrets." Los Angeles Times; April 14, 2008.

Obama once again talks out of both sides of his mouth..
Annie go get your gun and vote for Hillary..
Thanks Obama for that one.

Obama is not afraid to address the touchy issues in our society. He does so with an understanding and tolerance for those with differing beliefs. He is inclusive and will work for all of us to find common ground. Unlike Mrs. Clinton who just plain vindictive.

What does a Harvard boy like Obama know about Guns and God

Obama is such a fake, he makes me PUKE

Christian, you can be a Christian and believe in evolution. How do you know how God created the world? Do you really think it was in 6 earth days? The Bible talks about giants that walked the earth. To me, that's always meant dinosaurs. There is physical proof of dinosaurs. That's evolution. We once wrote on walls in caves and walked hunched over. Crack open a book, then free your mind. It's why God gave us brains.

Oh, and lay off of Obama. Does an intelligent man who doesn't tote the party line scare you that much?

Well I wasnt a christian before I had attended several churches and then a sermon suddenly hit me. While I beleved in God it wasnt until after that I truely felt a christian and saved. What Obama said I get as I tend to pray more and such when times are tough. Christmas or Easter sunday doesnt make me more a christian and neither does missing a few sundays make me less. Yes I am BITTER and will be until the government changes for the better.

Obama 08

I am an Independent who at times makes comments on here. Bottom line is that these two have got to quit going after one another. I fear this is just setting up McCain for a cake walk regardless of what people think. If the candidates would spend half as much time beating on McCain as they do each other, he would not have much of a chance come fall. As supporters of both, I think you could do a better job of expressing your views without being so childish and at times sexist and racist. I wonder what people in other countries think who read the posts here. It is bad enough that they think our leaders have a screw loose without thinking that the American public does as well.

"Christian"
The last I checked, the only requirement to be a Christian was to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. No mention at all about a creationism litmus test.

But hey, thanks for playing.

Obama does it again. He talks like a real person. Most of us know that solutions lie somewhere in the middle, but the status quo for politicians is to divide and conquer. As in his speech on race, he shows that he understands the values of all parties involved. Do I dare hope that this guy will be our president? Yep!

All this proves is he is back-peddling for his stupid remark about Pennsylvanians — more doublespeak to cover his major blunder –

Lets consider — he seemed to support Christianity and encouraged and enjoyed the endorsements from Rev. Wright, until Rev. Wright appeared on Youtube — now Rev. Wright is Rev. Wrong, and Obama doesn't know who he is.

Lets consider — he seemed to support and preach about a campaign based on real issues — well he has strayed far from that path — constant media coverage from his camp about HRC in Bosnia, HRC and her tax returns — last I checked, these are the "real major issues" facing our nation.

Lets consider — as a native from Mr. Obama's state — his voting record (or lack thereof) indicates to me a MAJOR LEADERSHIP FLAW — he piggybacked with everyone else insulting HRC's ads about the 3 am call — AND HE CAN'T EVEN VOTE YES OR NO….

Bottom line — Democratic voters need to focus on the important issues and how Obama and Clinton stack up in presenting LOGICAL SOLUTIONS for our future — and forget about the minutia — thats for the tabloids to talk about.

Yes we can. yes we can and we should listen to the other side of the issues.

Obama say it as it is even though people want you to paint everything colourful for them all the times.

The truth is bitter, but everyone have to acknowledged it someday.

No one like to standup for the ordinary Americans.

Hillary and John Mccain want to hide the suffering and frustrations jobless people feel.

I will also talk about the truth even if it hurt people's feelings.
God love people that says the truth.

Obama went to a Catholic school so he was baptised.

Anybody's God is an Immigrant… Illegal when it comes to Kids being programmed…

Okay. Hillary will do anything to get elected. Alright.

What about Obama? He's doing the same. The only think is people are buying what this snake oil salesman is selling.

False hope and only change in color.

HE'S A POLITICIAN! HE SAYS WHAT HE PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR.

hello america i will tell you why to vote for me.first i will let you know that i know everything.you dont have to think america, i will let you know whats right.its not your fault you are dumb.next i will outlaw the republican party .because us city folk are at least twice as smart as you country bumpkins.i will let you know when and why you are bitter.i will take your guns and religion away because they run counter to the collective good.your tired of illegal immagrants ?Dont worry i will give them back new mexico ,arizona,colorado,utah ,nevada,california and texas.You say you are bitter about the economy dont worry i will raise taxes and all will be good.Your tired of the war?Dont worry i will go to iran,hamas,cuba and venezuela and beg their forgiveness for trying to spread democracy.Remember i know more than you.im B obama and i approved this message.

Win or Lose, I give Barack a great deal of credit for REALLY trying to run a positive campaign..
REMEMBER HILLARY SUPPORTERS. WHEN HILLARY LIED ABOUT BOSNIA OBAMA SIMPLY SIDE STEPPED ANY QUESTION ON IT…HE DID NOT HARP ON IT..CALL HER A LIAR…OR MAKE A COMMERCIAL ABOUT IT!!
Hillary is just another OLD-SCHOOL politician..anyone who thinks she is going to accomplish half of what she thinks she is I have one thing to say…
MOST REPUBLICANS CAN'T STAND HER…THEY WILL NOT WORK WITH HER…IT WILL BE MORE HEAD BUTTING…EXCUSES..FINGER POINTING…AND LITTLE ACCOMPLISHED…

It's the Media that are hedging on every word that Mr. Obama says. How Bitter are U!

I don't live in a rural area, but I can tell you that I am bitter at how things have gone from bad to worst, not only for myself, but my neighbor, friend across town and extended family who live across the United States; Senator Obama was not degrading rural Americans, if you are offensive, you were in that stage already and the truth came. You see truth does not need any offense or defense it stands by its self.

People that are going through hard economic times do turn to God kind of Faith for answers and solutions. So turning to God is a good thing, that it where you increase your faith in Him. Man will fail you, government will fail you.

Just because Hillary was born in Scranton, does not mean that she is in touch with people now, The country is in a very bad situation. She knows nothing about a depression state/era. She is not going through not having enough money, the savings people have now they are trying to live by now and can't save for retirement.

How is she relating to the blue collar? She can remember going to the cottage on vacation, that means she was the elite back then. So how can she be in touch with the people, someone who had in their possession over 109 million dollars. If the people of rural America want change it definitely is not with her.

She promised the people of New York 200,000 jobs, and the state lost
30,000. PA and Indiana, be careful when you go to the Polls,think twice.

How can she lead a country and her campaign is a shambles, mangement is shaky and a lot of undermining. Look at her staff now. . . . .

The Polls have pumped her up even when her numbers were not accurate. I know someone who is greater than the predication of man made Polls and that is Jesus! God sees what we can't see, hears what we don't hear and definitely knows what we don't know. Watch the God Kind of Polls!

GO OBAMA GO OBAMA

In order to get to heaven we got to thru Hell.

You speak the truth and no one can deny this. You have the one thing any decent person should have and that is HONESTY. We need that to lead us in the next 4 years.

PA don't be fooled by lies and dishonesty Vote for the truth.

VOTE OBAMA.

I'm glad to see we're finally getting back to the real issues. This man is very presidential. He knows how to get both sides to agree to a common ground. Let's see what Hillary says now. She's always been pro-choice lets wait and see which way the wind blows.

There are a lot of Christians who believe in evolution "Christian."

Don't worry Obama, you already explained you weren't present when the "bitter" remarks were made - we blieve you.

Hillary '08

It is refreshing to see a candidate come out and discuss issues openly. Every time that attacks have been waged against this man he has not ducked anything, he has come out and spoken with grace, intelligence and candor. Whether he wins the presidency or not is still up in the air. I for one think this country is better off for seeing the way a successful campaign can be run.

Everybody in the US know the difference between the two Democratic candidates - as to who is smart, intelligent, and talks from the heart. It is just that when people are loosing something that they thought it was their birthright, they tend to do nasty things. What Hillary is doing now is what I am talking about. She would rather want to see Mccain (the follower of Bush's policy) to be in the White House instead of Obama. Obama has been frank on issues that Americans are aware, and I am urging people to be objective and stop arguing about unnecessary things that some candidates are wasting time to touch on.

Oh, Hillary is so attacking of Obama, according to you Obama lovers.
It would be so hard to talk straight to Obama after awhile, with all of his crying and whining, about this not being right, and that was unfair or "shameful," blah blah blah. At a certain point, due to any intelligent avenue of communication I certainly don't blame Hillary for just sharpshooting him just to irritate him, for any kind of reaction rather then watch him pose with his stupid stiff persona!

Hillary can go and take a hike.

Obama stands up for issues and hillary..hmm………… I am not sure what she stands for and what she does not stand for. Every couple of years she flip flops

Yes, Obama will be president. The end is nigh for the evil white queen.

Christian,

Not everything in the bible has to be taken literally. I don't believe in almost everything. Many of the stories, i believe, are there to help guide us.

I think you ought to be careful suggesting religion as a political move. You don't know what he truly thinks. Neither do I, and therefore we have no business suggesting it as a political move.

And if your going to knock evolution, you better have an understanding of what it is and how it works.

To "Now for Obama"

I have been wondering the very same thing, but it is no use asking, you won't get an answer.

Obama supporters, go to the Huffington Post and read the article by "Frank Schaeffer" Good News for Democrats. Please, this article is really worth reading, I know it is a long read, but please read it through to the end you will be amazed and glad that you did. Please share this with all your friends. Good Luck.

Obama… I don't believe a word you say now… You have flipped and flopped so many times, we don't know who you are and what you stand for! I don't care what color your skin is!! Could be purple for all I care! You are NOT the choice for America! (will CNN publish this?)

I am undecided who I am going to vote for though I now have to say I am leaning towards Obama. look, I don't know what everyone else got out of Obama's comments but what I got is this. We are as a nation are landlocked on some issues, Abortion, Gay Marriage, Gun Control, Religion, and we can continue to argue these issue till we are blue in the face if we want and get nothing else done. Or perhaps, we can put them aside for a while, understand we need to have more inner dialogue on them and less national dialogue, and work to fix some of the things we agree on. Thing like health care, the environment, poverty, education. Perhaps Obama mistake was singling out small town America, we are all to blame for letting the issue that divide us cripple us as a nation, when there is so much good we are capable of doing. Let us try and think of that as we move forward in this, the most crucial time in the history of our Great Nation.

Obama supporters scare me. Once again, they're trying to blame Hillary Clinton for what Obama said about small towns. Hillary didn't break this story, nor did she break the Rev. Wright story, but Obama supporters blame Hillary. Must be nice to keep your head in the sand. Why don't you , instead, think about the fact you just might be following a man who is not at all who he says he is? If you add all of his comments up, he doesn't seem to like too many people in America. And you think he really should be President? This isn't American Idol, this election is about our nation.

Christian: I would like to point out that it isn't very "christian" to judge someone else's faith. There is a good percentage of people out there that are Bible toting Christians who believe in evolution. If this is something you are not aware of I could understand, but otherwise you are saying that there is a huge segment of our society that aren't really Christians. And that would be a lot of judgement. Are you aware that John McCain is a Baptist? That he also has never been baptized? And has no plan to be baptized?

Mr. Obama is trying to bring everyone to the table to try and find common ground. That's a heck of a difference than dividing us on the basis of a individuals belief, religious or otherwise.

If you'd like to see what it'll be like in a Hillary Administration, read this little jewel by Carl Bernstein of Watergate fame. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/12/carl-bernstein-what-a-hillary-clinton-presidency-look-like/

This is what Obama was talking about when saying Clinging:

Romans 12:9: Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; CLING to what is good.

By now sensible people have realized Sen. Obama is the nominee.

Obama please explain why you called small town Americans Racist! You talk about the other comments you made, and luckily for you, nobody has held you responsible for your Antipathy comment! Did you use that word thinking you could fool small town, simple people, while showing your wealthy educated audience how smooth you can talk? Let's hear some better answers!

let me clear this up for ya. God, (the creator) said "thou shalt not kill", along with fornication, and committing adultry. That should just about cover it. Unbelief will not get you past his judgement. Evil vipers

By the way, most Christians believe in evolution. There is no contradiction between the two.

Obama's abilities to deal with complex issues such as abortion and guns demonstrates why he will be a good president for a country as diverse as ours. Those of us who are willing to engage in constructive dialog and work towards solutions appreciate his abilities. Others are likely to cast aspersions and argue about sound bites.

I think Obama don't understand Gun and God with out adviser he answer not so clear same like his cousin JWB. Other thing I don't think that Obama he is real Christian.

This is what I hear coming out of Obama's mouth….blah, blah, blah. I don't think he even knows what he stands for.

I'm Still Shocked !!!! , Obama said last night he would rather his daughters at the age of 12 or 13 years old have Abortions ,Then be punished by having a baby .

This Is Your Canidate Of Change & Hope ???

Lou Dobbs is the only cnn anchor with journalistic integrity. The rest has let the american people down months ago when the didn't do there job and report about Obama's neg side.

Its too late Obama-the deed(s) is (are) done-you're a liar-you've stained any success you'll have in this process.

SHAME on Obama for insulting the people of Pennsylvania. We do not need a president who slams the people, and then 'makes light of it'. That's like laughing at the people in Pennsylvania that he insulted.

We thought about him at first, but not after seeing how critical and rude he is to people.

Now For Clinton

Clinton 08

Help me understand something here. Ed Rendell calls pa racist and nobody gets upset. Obama said pa people are bitter and they come out the woodworks angry. What is this world coming too? I guess they must be racist and Obama will never win that state anyway.

Many I love that Obama will talk about values and acknowledge that there are worthy values on both sides of an issue. We really need that kind of leadership. When was the last time you heard Bush talk about (and I mean really try to understand) the values of people who disgree with him?

Obama, Obama, Obama!!!

Hussein Obama, As far as I and million of people across the america r concern, u r done. Hillary or McCain.

There's not supposed to be a religious test for high office - period and what does it really mean if someone goes hunting or carries a gun or not. I think we are going too far with all of this. There's not supposed to be a religious test for office so why does it matter? How does whether you hunt or carry a gun or not impact the work the President does.

I wouldn't care if we had a Christian, a Native American, a Jew, a Hindu, or an Athiest and whether they were a member of the NRA or never touched a gun, if they did a good job keeping us out of and preventing more wars, addressed global warming, turned around our economy, and solved the health care crisis. Anybody who can do that will get my vote.

Sad but true…..Yes, I agree with Obama, that folks are sick and tired, bitter, angry, hungry for a breath of fresh air in the USA. The Truth hurts doesn't it? Why is everyone getting sooo defensive anyway….is it wrong to feel bitter because the government screws us everyday with ridiculous taxes. Of course, we are bitter, and people do clinch to whatever it is they believe in in hard times like these. All the crime that is taking place now is because the economy is in a terrible financial state because of previous Presidents . Wasn't it bitterness that got us into this WAR in the First Place. You see, Feelings of bitterness towards someone whose done wrong to you is HUMAN, doesn't mean you have to go killing innocent people! The Truth hurts but its' still the TRUTH!

God belongs in our souls, Guns belong in our hands, but we also need the intelligence to use the appropriate one, at the appropriate time! (unlike our current administration)! or McBush!!

This is what actually maturity and realism. Instead of trying to parse his words so that he can score a few political points (depending on the audience) and he gives a truthful and common sense answer. No calculations involved on how is this going to change the polls (oh, by the way whoever believes in that crap, I mean the polls?) Seriously, anyone in their right minds would vote for a candidate based on how they stand on the issues and not on some stupid polls conducted by some people with their own agendas

Obama is not about issues, Obama is about making promises of which he has not explained to this date on how he is going to provide all of those promises he makes to the American people.

Obama supporter and undeciders, stop seeing CNN and stop being tricked by the media…look up Obama and she who he really is a rich, Harvard educated politician with arrogance.

Why am I the only one (and HC supporters who see it) who is not on Obama kool aid.

I am glad Obama finally feels God and Guns are ok. The man running for president finally agrees with the rest of America!

I am glad he is so enlighted. It came to late after finding out what he really believes. This will not go away. Nor should it. Religion is very important to people.

Apparently the Obama campaign found religion, no pun intended, and realized the seriousness of his comments. He just had his John Kerry Moment. He just lost it.

Obama has said what he said, and did not retract it but has tried to spin it to be something other than what he said and meant.

He has dissed America. America will diss him back in the general, if he gets that far — hopefully, he won't!

Obama is not presidential material. He is sadly mistaken if he thinks America is going to forget all of this BS.

Abortion has been legal before,during and after the Reagan administration, the Bush administration and the past 2 Bush W administrations. What is that? At least 20 years! We have a Republican Supreme Court that stole an election away from Al Gore and gave it to Bush W. This republican supreme court does not see fit to change the current abortion laws and never will. They don't want to, because it is the one issue that keeps a republican in the White House. Americans will go to war, sink into poverty and vote against an economic plan to help them, just to say I vote pro-life. To heck with the lost lives of the people fighting in an unmeritied war. I'm pro-life! This issue is just a smoke screen for the republican party. I do not drink and I do not smoke. It is all around me. I choose not to do these things even though they are legal. Women will just have illegal abortions and go across borders to get one anyway. What about their health? I don't want anyone to have an abortion or to be in that situation, but we do have these laws that the republicans and their republican supreme court have allowed to continue year after year.

NO, OBAMA WILL DO OR SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED!!! He has an excuse or speech for everything and copies everything Hillary says or does!! He has NO ideas of his own !!!

@ Christian.

"I don't see how Obama can claim to be a Christian and believe in evolution at the same time."

The Bible is not a literal text, it's a moral one. And by the way, even if he did join the church because someone suggested it is not a bad thing. You should be happy that he is that much closer to salvation.

SOME OF THE GREATEST SCIENTIFIC MINDS ARE/WERE THE MOST RELIGIOUS. MOST PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT SCIENCE IS THE TRUE STUDY OF GODS WORKS AND MIRACLES.
EXISTENCE IS INFINITE AND SO ARE GODS MIRACLES. DO NOT TRY TO PLACE GOD IN A BOX. THE LENGTH AND SCOPE OF GODS WORKS ARE INCOMPREHENSIBLE

Obama "is" clearly a strong Christian and a patriot. Most "Christians" and most "patriots" in this country don't agree with each other about defining was a "real" anything is… but let's get out of the mud already and talk about issues. People disgree, so lets get on with the voting… all those for more of the same, please step Right.

BTW, the Dem race is over already. Doesn't everyone know that yet?!

Hilary is really desperate and it is apparent. If that commercial doesn't turn people off I don't know what will. I plead that anyone from PA or anywhere for that matter who is being persuaded by Hilarys attack do some thinking of your own. Actually look at what Obama said in its entirety. He wants people to vote on issues most important to our country.

An example of CNN's media bias:

When Obama attacks, he is fighting back against….

When others criticize Obama, they are taking advantage of some situation….

Hillary is using Obama's comments etc etc.

But Obama is the only one slinging the dirt- both by his original words and deeds, and then again each time he tries a new approach to defend and justify his original words and deeds. Starting with Comments against America, then Theology fueled hatred and bigotry, then his condesending and demeaning comments, then mocking and ridiculing both McCain and Clinton. And criticizing others for the very things he masters- drinking a beer, bowling, basketball games, free tickets, rock concerts and videos… all of that is HIS pandering.

Why does the media protect his right to be vile- but looks for every way to put a negative spin on things to slam Clinton?

Obama think people go to Church just because they are bitter. Do you believe he believe in God.
He also promise he will not accept money from lobbyists, but he has accepted a lot of money from the spouses of the lobbyists according to today's CNN fact check. Can you believe what he have said?

So, Barry, when you sit down to lunch with Amadenajad, is that what you'll do….listen and acknowledge his values and ideals? Those being the complete destruction of Israel and the United States?
How about maybe learning how to make decisions, especially the crucial ones, then come back in a few years and try again? "Present" isn't going to cut it on the world stage, nor will socialism cure our domestic problems….unless you consider Stalin, Mao, and Castro to be great successes.
By the way, that "deeply held tradition" is called the Second Amendment. Don't mess with my constitutional rights.

To Christian - I'm a christian also, however I do believe in evolution. I also believe in medicine, science and that dianosaurs roamed the earth. So, that being said do you go to the doctor or dentist when there's a problem? You can do both, I believe church and science couldn't exist without the other ! Everyone calls on god when their going through something, but you also go to your doctor to make sure that everythings okay.

Obama is the first politician that I've seen in a very long time that will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear just to get votes.

It's amazing to me how Hillary Clinton has been caught in so many lies, yet people will still defend her and vote for her. This is why young people have come out in droves, their tired of the BS. I have faith that this country will be saved as long as Obama is in the White House. And if that's not enough, at least we'll get the truth!!!

I personally think that Hussein Obama is arrogant,cocky,selfish,rude,mean and a nasty person. GOODBYE HUSSEIN OBAMA.

Obama do us a favor and drop out. Why do we have to drag it out when you clearly need Clinton to toughen you up?

I wonder how the gun slingin' shot drinkin' Democrat-cannibal will survive when back running for Senate again? The numbers game is over. She already lost. Somebody take the drink and the gun out of her hands.

obamaniac are not going anywhere he go ggu ga gaa guuu to much , ma cain will clean the floor with this guy , no big stated to win no jude , now no white women or man , all he got is the black vote and his priest , and the wife , that soon will not be proud of america anymore….

Obama drop out now, you cannot win !!!!

Christian April 14th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I don't see how Obama can claim to be a Christian and believe in evolution at the same time. He joined the church just because someone thought that he should join it, not because he was saved and baptised. It was more like a political move to join the church.

AMEN TO YOU CHRISTIAN, I SEE YOUR INTUITION IS WORKING WELL ALSO..

Obama is the only one that approach these issues in a rational way, not trying to separate but unite. This is what we need right now.

To Christian: I've always been a Cristian and I also believe in evolution and I don't see anything wrong with that… This is our problem today, because I believe that there is evolution in some areas it does not mean I believe in everyting the evolutionists preach…

This is the Obama thats unbeatable.

CNN stop your bias.

I have posted- well re-posted- a dozen hateful comments.

All I did was change the name involved from Hillary to Obama.

You posted them from the Hillary haters, but when I changed the name to Obama just to test your bias- you did not post a single one for the past 2 days.

Moderate OUT the hateful and vulgar and name-calling posts. That gains no one any wisdom.

Looks like everyone except CNN is sick and tired of hearing about Obama. It doesn't matter how bad Obama sticks his foot in his mouth CNN always paints him in a good light.

So now Obama knows Kentucky traditions. I wonder if his were similar growing up on those streets of Chicago. LOL

Obama , UH , UH , you an your wife can , sit this one out. For all the
mistakes you have made , an still have not learned to much.

Said it before , an I will say it again. You are not smater than a fifth grader.

Go ANNIE OAKLEY , Learn this boy how to salute the flag, an stand up for this country, this is America, an sorry it took his devoted wife so long to realize , this is a great country.

JUst say NO to Obama an Baggage. NO

Yeah right Obama.

Now you are trying hard to explain and cover your "Elitist" persona.

You're busted!!!

Now go back to Rev. Wright and ask more advice from him to make you feel better.

I bet he will say God D??? America

Or go talk to your wife is so for the first time is proud of America because Barack Obama was called the "Snake Oil Salesman."

Slowly… the true color is shedding!!!! lol…

Keep it up Obama we love you for that!!

Hillary 08 for President!!!

I'm a protestant Christian - I believe in evolution. I don't think that evolution and Christianity are in any way incompatible, Christian. We know that evolution occurs now, and we know it occurred in the past. That will never diminish my faith in the Lord.

I do not listen to pigs.

Go tell it to your parrish where they love to hate other Americans.

The mask of peaceful unifier has been pulled off this pompous demogogue…

No one with a brain is still listening to his self-impressed rhetoric- or lecturing or speechifying.

CNN- Hillary is the news. She is the substance.

Stop covering this empty man's lofty rhetoric… well mostly not so lofty until 2 or 3 or 4 corrections.

Don't parse my words… what I really meant was…

Words matter- so what if I re-cycled my just words speech?

Empy soulless elitist demogogue.

Never the president of our great Nation.

Then perhaps you should go back to Chicago and talk about guns and religion. They seem to have a great need for that speech from you.

Obama is a smart man. He is woo-ing the American people like I've never seen before. However, he claims to always sees both sides but rarely ever picks one.

What kind of leader is that?

He's a politician, just like the rest of them… he just does a very very good job of hiding it.

All I know is the Clintons gave 10% of their money to charities including the Nelson Mandella fund.

Obama gave his money to Rev. Wright's church. Obama's funds allowed Wright blame America for 9/11. Travel with Farakhan to Lybia to visit with Khadifi. Also allow extremist Islamic Hamas group to publish through Obama's church website and Wright's daughter's Trumpet reader magazine.

So you decide what is important to what candidate.

To Christian: Huh? I am a devout Christian and I believe in evolution. It's called being able to use your God-given brain to think in complex terms. That is what we need in a president, not another idiotic pseudo-Christian like George Bush.

I really admire this man!! What conviction, time and time again, he doesn't duck issues. Here's the deal CNN, even if he doesn't get the nomination, he will have changed the way Americans view their world and the world around them. Bravo Obama, fine man.
Peter Harris Sr.
Pround Pennsylvanian

Obama is taking some cheap shots. People aren't upset about the word "bitter." They aren't upset about the "clinging to religion." They ARE upset over lumping the religion with anti-immigrantion, and disdain for people "that are not like them," as if to suggest that all those things are equally backwards.

And to say it to a wealthy, liberal crowd in a closed-dorrs fund raiser, well, it makes me wonder what Obama really thinks about a lot of other things.

Who cares about Barry Obama?

Obama will go down in history as a fade, like the hula hoop.

Obama is an elitist, visit his high school at http://www.punahou.edu

Michelle Obama said she cannot make end meet on her $370,000 annual Univ of Chicago salary. She is awful.

We can trust Hillary!

No@Christian

They told him since he was doing good things for the church, why not attend it

It wasnt a political move

And i honestly could care less when you find god, so long as you find him

There are many people who believe in science and religion

AMERICA DOES NOT DESERVE THIS GIFT FROM THE WORLD TO US. AND BY THE WAY, LOU DOBBS IS A RACIST! WHAT ARE YOU GONING TO DO ABOUT IT CNN?!

Please, somebody, make Hillary go AWAY!!!!

last time obama gave us a race lecture with his speech because of his reverend and "mentor's" racist comments. now snobama wants to deflect attention away from his elitist comments about small town PA. he can't spin his way out of this one. small town america wants a leader who respects them, obviously obama does not.