Mr. Obama and your canpain it dosen't mater how much money you all raise for your campain , its going to be up to the American people who is going to be the next president of the United States. Money dosen't buy elections. I think its hard to beleive that all this money you'll getting its from small donations ,I think later will find out where it all realy came from.it seems like all these poeple you'll clainming are donating can't be havihg money problems ,an donate so much?

I think Sen. Obama is a very upfront and honest man. He CAN answer the tough questions, of which the press aren't asking. The "press" only wants to know about Rev. Wright, or his "bitter" statements, and after explaining those situations a dozen times, he's understadably, tired of answering the "same old" questions. Which he's answered gracefully and articulately.

Why aren't they asking Sen. Clinton about that BIG LIE she told about Bosnia? What about how she and Pres. Clinton earned over $100 million dollars as a senator and EX-president? Or how she is still taking money from special interest groups and lobbyists? (AND NO, BARACK HAS NOT TAKEN ANY DURING HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMAPAIGN!!)

So I just want to say to all the Clinton supporters out there, "Do we live in England?" I ask that, because if you notice, this country has been run by two wanna-be "royal" families for over 25 yrs. And look at where we currently are. We need a CHANGE. And another Clinton is not CHANGE. That's history repeating.

I believe the $200+ million Sen. Obama has raised from ordinary CITIZENS, says more than any words I could express in this posting. To all PA Voters: Vote smart tomorrow, don't vote for '92-00. Vote for the change we need right now.. Vote for a better America..Vote for Barack Obama…
Thanks for reading….

Rob in NJ.

You know three days after the PA primary, HRC and her hubby will be in Los Angeles for a court date 04/25/2008 in regards to the Peter Paul case.

Check out YouTube and search for Peter Paul/Hillary Clinton. Hillary has been expose for a crime she denies whole heartly and she was caught on film again. Hillary is a BIG FAT LIAR. I voted for her in California but just over 15 months, has persuaded me to vote for Barack Obama. She talks negative about the democratic party member as if she works for the Republicans. It's true she relies on the African and Hispanics American vote (whom she care nothing about) to get her through the primaries and caucases.

She has nothing else to gain other than to destroy the Democratic Party if she doesn't get her way.

DNC, please shut Hillary down before its too late. If she can't have her way, she'll bring everyone down with her including the DNC.

CNN Please post my comment

Ramona in Ohio: The Clinton campaihn met with the Canadian Government. Don't you read the papers and the blogs. Bill Cinnton is also coming to Toronto for a campaign fund raiser for Billary. Imagine having to go to a foreign country for funds. Get with the program.

Ofcourse he has, he cracks under the pressure of not having someone else write his spech. I hope that he and Hillary are on the ticket together and we can get a Democrate back in the White House atleast he has enough brainwashed supporters to get him elected>

Patty – Your comment was paranoid and racist. Are you kidding me?

All these conspiracy theories are ridiculous.

As for all those people who are putting down Barack Obama in your mean spirited posts, it seems to me that many of you need to learn a but of grammer. Most of your posts don't even make sense. If you are going to be an intelligent person posting here, at least make sure your words are spelled corrected and you are not mixing your words around.

Honestly, I cannot stand to read illegible posts. Get an education. From what I understand, most of those supporting Hillary Clinton are uneducated.

Heck, even I did not finish college and I can write better than most of you. Before you start attacking Barack Obama and calling him stupid, evil, etc. think about the fact that you are being just as evil and hateful.

i'll just vote "present" for that.

Last I heard, the press was welcome at all of Obama's campaign events. That is more than enough to fill the pages of their newspapers, and the air time on their news shows.

Oh, I forgot – the only thing they care about it playing "gotcha" with Barack …

It would seem to me that Senator Clinton's supporters seem to mirror her image. Everything's fine until the tables start to turn. Wel lfor all I care every single one of you can vote for McCain WHEN Obama wins the nomination. I would find some sort of sick satisfaction in listening to all of you pout about it later. You all probably voted for Bush so you didn't seem "un-patriotic". Your candidate it fighting a losing race. If you really care about the principles she SAYS she stands for then quit pouting and vote for the man who's going to be in a position to do something about it. Buncha crybabies.

Calm Down Hillary supporters…He does have school age children.. Maybe he is spending time with them???

PA VOTE FOR A BETTER FUTURE.

VOTE FOR A FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN &

GRAND CHILDREN, NOT HILLARY'S EGO AND POCKET.

SHE VOTED TO SEND OUR CHILDREN AND MONEY TO IRAQ,

NOT FOR US BUT HER RICH LOBBYISTS.

EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT HER MOUTH IS A LIE.

How odd that Bill talks with one of the most conservative commentators and then Billary gets the nod from a beyond conservative news paper.

Now they either want Billary to face McSame, so they can rip her in the election, or maybe she is a wolf in sheeps clothing.

She voted for the war and won't appologize. Then she votes for the bankruptcy bill. She lies about everything.

So who is Billary. A ploy for the Republicans or a Republican?

Yes! Yes! Yes we Can!

Yeah let George S. and the others ask you questions about your lapel pin and other gossip later. Focus on doing well in PA.

OBAMA '08

Considering all the poor reporting by the media, I can't say I blame Obama. He needs a respite from all the hounds trying to catch him utter a questionable word that they can analyze and reanalyze to the viewer's dismay.

As for his oratory and his writing abilities, Obama has proven himself over and over in that regard. Furthermore, he has kept his cool throughout all the Clinton negative ads. . .unlike Clinton whose personality changes each hour.

I'm sorry, but nothing anyone can write will convince me that she will be a good president. I totally distrust her and her husband and many of her campaign staff.

Isn't this his "traveling" press corps that he is avoiding?

This guy is a doofus. Anyone who follows him should have his/her head examined.

McCain '08

I can understand him staying out of the media before the primary considering the distortion of just about everything he says.

http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36370-the-fox-is-wrong-obama-version?utm_source=rgemail

He only knows how to give prewritten speeches! Loser! What in the world would happen if became the pres …..he's gonna have to answer questions from the media and not only from the US but from nations around the world!!

Senator Obma is destroying his credibility by his actions and that is not the fault of the press.

If one believes Senator Obama in his hope and change promises, do you also believe in wishing on the moon?????? And how many of your wishes come true.

Senator Clinton is the better candidate and should win.

PA HOW WOULD LIKE TO BE KNOWN AS THE STATE THAT

MADE THE RIGHT CALL? DON'T GO ALONG. MAKE THE CALL.

WE CAN HAVE A PRESIDENT THAT WE AND THE WORLD LOVE.

WHAT'S MORE, A PRESIDENT THAT LOVES US BACK.

WE NEED A BRAKE. PLEASE GIVE IT TO US.

I think Obama doesn’t want to answer the question ?
Is he lawyer ? is he professor ?
Give me a break Obama
Hillary 08

I happen to be an Obama supporter, but I want to offer this "insider's look" into the media:

I work with the media every day. (It's in a completely other non-political arena.) For the most part, they are just like you and me, that is to say, folks just doing their job. But sometimes their job means to dig, to infer, to cajole, to pry, to twist . . . to try to get me to say things that, in fact, are not true. They do it because their editors are leaning on them to "get a story," to "get an edge," to "get news." Fine. As long as there is actual NEWS. And so, I can understand why ANY politician might want to take a break from the media for a while – especially after that debacle a week ago courtesy of ABC. The media nags – and the days of JOURNALISM, true fact-checking, report-the-facts journalism are long gone.

I'd beat reporters with a fly swatter if I could.

COM ON PENNSYLVANIA VOTE FOR INTELLIGENCE,

UNITY & OUR SUCCESS IN THE WORLD.

NOT HATE, POVERTY & DIVISION.

THE STATE OF REVOLUTION PAST & PRESENT.

MAKE YOUR SELF PROUD ONCE AGEIN.

He would much rather speak to the people rather than the press. The reporters distort words, find criticism and obsess on the negative. The people listen and think..

AMERICA AND THE WORLD LOVES OUR NEW PRESIDENT.

OBAMA

ONE BAD DEBATE WHEN HE WAS FINALLY PRESSED FOR ANSWERS INSTEAD OF REHTORIC AND THE GREAT OBAMA IS ON THE RUN HE IS NOT GIVING INTERVIEWS HIDING FROM THE MEDIA SCARED THAT NOW THAT SOMEONE AS STARTED ASKING TOUGH QUESTIONS THEY WON'T STOP.FOR ANYONE WHO WAS BLINDED BY HIS SMOOTH TALK BEFORE TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT HIM NOW.SAME OLD SAME OLD WASHINGTON POLITICS ALA LA OBAMA

Is Obama in hiding, or is he tired? he has to take more than this if he wants to perform as president……

I guess America is too smart to be fooled by the press. First you say he is always in the press. Now, you are saying he is avoiding the press. I don't recall seeing Senator Clinton making any press conferences either. No, that wouldn't be fair because the BLACK man still needs to prove himself in everything he does. Wait wait I meant to say, that it is okay for Hilliary to have women for hillary on her website and that is not sexist. While don't you dare mention any minority to support Obama and that would be using the race card. Huum, I'll just stick to the cnadidates are busy trying get the last votes they can and don't want to spend any time catering to the press. Nope! That makes too much sense.

Is Obama afraid that he may slip up and say something that he may regret? I suppose he wants to make sure he does not put his foot in his mouth. He is really someone's puppet and he is only allowed to speak to the media when he is allowed. I would really like to know who is pulling his strings. Got to be someone who is throwing his or her money into his campaign. I wonder who that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope when all of this is over we don't hear that some illegal happenings went on in his campaign.

Anyway, money does not always buy what you want. Clinton, I am behind you 100%.

Of course Obama avoids the media. He doesn't want anymore flaws to be discovered. The more we learn, the more concerned I am about our security! It's no wonder Hamas wants Obama to win.

The poor media, half the time you don't cover anything relevent anyway. You just want sound bites and when you don't get them, you don't know what to do with yourself. Get over it!

All he is doing now is staying under the radar. The less questions he answers the better for him. Why do you think he likes to give speches so much. Can't give Americans real answers.

Good luck with that in a general election. He can't win!!!!

Give us a chance Vote Clinton/Edwards.

Can't let him answer any questions; maybe someone will write a speech for him . Why do all his supporters not see that he is a phony? There must be some subliminal message in all those arrogant movements of his fingers.

In addition to the controversial statements that Mr. Obama has been making lately, he also has quite an interesting crowd of friends. Hasn’t anyone heard of the old phrase, “birds of a feather, flock together”? Let’s face it, let’s take a look at Mr. Obama’s close friends, first there’s the Chicago slumlord, then there’s controversial pastor who is pushing all these conspiracy theories (it’s one thing to have such theories, it’s another thing to be spewing hate talk from your mouth to your parishioners when you are suppose to be inspiring them with God's love) and now we know for a fact, it’s not media hyperbole, that Mr. Obama is “close friends” with a known terrorist, Bill Ayers from The Weather Underground, who has admitted to having NO REMORSE over what he was trying to do 40 years ago. Mr. Obama can try to underestimate the American intelligence but I don’t care if Mr. Obama was 8 years old or not; the bottom line is, if the man has no remorse than he would do it all over again regardless of how much time has gone by and Mr. Obama should be more discerning of the friends he keeps.

Hillary seems to be enjoying all the attention the media is giving her at the last minute. I was a clinton's support but she has totally turned me off completely with her lies. I have never seen any one who can lie with a straight face like she does. It is almost painful to watch sometimes.

The traveling press are the ones that are on the plane or bus with him every day of this primary.

Senator Clinton has a traveling press corps and I'm sure John McCain does as well.

No wonder! Without a script he is more boring and mistake prone than in the fraudulent image created by the liberal "Messiah."'s handlers. Already, in the heat of the campaign, he has begun campainging and talking like the typical political hack he wasn't supposed to be.

I am starting to see a pattern here and I think Mr. Obama's campaign mgr knows that he needs to limit himself. Mr. Obama has now made a third statement that he has had to pull back and say “what he meant was…” His last statement was a real winner. I wonder how many children who have been born to teenage mothers feel as though they are a punishment to their mothers and on top of that what message is he sending to all the children/people whose teenage mothers chose to take on their responsibility and bring them into the world – that they are a punishment and better off dead? This man can talk the talk all he wants about HOPE but this man can't even see how a teenage mother bringing her child into the world is not only a great act of courage but it is a huge act of HOPE & here our potential Democratic candidate says that he would not want his teenage daughter to be "punished by a baby". Nice. The man has no idea what he’s saying and because he's feeling confident that he’s going to win this election he is slipping up and his true thoughts/opinjons are coming out – accidentally. I think a lot of his supporters do not want to admit it because they don’t want to feel duped like the people who supported President Bush, Jr. feel now.

It meant to add—- imagine that – no news about Obama makes news! The media needs to report other news! Every time they hijack our attention – gas seems to go up .17cents in one week! Or we lose another troop!

If Senator Obama is avoiding the media, it must be because he wants no tough questions, and that's not good for us. He has also declined a NC debate. We don't need a speech-giver and a crowd-pleaser; we need a competent president!

WHY!? Because he's affraid to give REAL ANSWERS!?

Well….He is running for President and he is busy

This is the day before the PA primary

What do you want the man to do? Seriously. He is trying to hold town halls to meet with folks about the issues and hold rally's and address his message

He doesnt have time to talk to people who twist words. He'd rather get his word out to the people

Obama doesn't need to talk to the press; they're already unabashedly campaigning for him, so why should he waste his time?

Seems like the media is tried of Hillary and Mc Cain!
Seems like the media is looking for new NEWS! Way to go Obama!
Let them know that you don't work for them!
Yeah – let the media also know about the word "Change"!
It's not about the news – it's about you and they can't stand it!
I look forward when they have to cover you when you become president!

Obama is so arrogant. I cannot take 4 years of his arrogant finger waving. Obama supporters are so naive and ignorant. If I was hiring a CEO to run my company, I would select the most arrogant, inexperienced person to run it. Get a clue people.

The ad Hillary is running in PA is just sick. It is a slap in the face to anyone how has lost a loved one because of Osama and these wars. How low can this woman go? How did she think this was a good idea? The only experience Hillary has had in the White House was being a WIFE….. not a co-president, VP, or even a consultant. I am a woman that wants a strong woman president one day but Hillary is not it!

As for Obama I was a strong supporter of his but now I'm not so sure. His comment about small-town people bothers me. Even though he did a very good job at explaining the comment away I'm not sure I believe his explanation. The fact he isn't doing one interview before PA seems weird to me. Yes, the media can be hard to deal with but it is something a president MUST deal with everyday.

I will vote for Obama in the primary and the election….. unless is the election there is a strong independent. I do be as of right now Obama is the best choice.

PS Start farming … With ethanol we will go back to an agriculture society. I'm not saying it will be bad just a change… unless they start outsourcing corn

Looks like Hillary's folks are working overtime combing the internet for opportunities to spew their garbage.

What a shocker. Obama hates interviews and debates since people get to ask him questions that he doesn't have prescripted answers to. He loves the stump and speeches. You don't have to be a genius to figure this out.

Obama can’t handle Hillary or the media, how is he going to handle world affairs?
This hiding from the media is unacceptable, especially when someone like McCain is so available all the time.
This means one thing he doesn’t want to be exposed. That is bad news.
Makes you wonder what he is trying to hide.

Barak has better things to do like talk to the real voters who he is trying to help not undercover GOP and MCCAIN opps asking question they should be kick out on there head for asking. I wish they would ask PUTIN some of these dumb questions and see how fast there familys are picking out Coffins for them.

What you talking about NEWS MEDIA Obama is trying his hardest to get his message to the prople which is more important than Media, Hillary, McCain TWISTING HIS GOOD INTENTIONS OUT OF CONTEXT.

I didn't get to way in on Hillary's Pearl Harbor,Bin Laden, Iraq story . AD, I must say this woman is so patheticly desparate she didn't just throw the kitchen sink she threw the whole house. What a pitty she can't find enough to tell the voters what she is prepared to do for the American great County and the world without throwing the whole house at OBAMA I WOULD LIKE TO BE THE FLY ON THE WALL PEEPING INTO HER BRAIN WHILE SHE IS ASLEEP, OBAMA MUST BE DOMINATING HER BRAIN FROM SLEEP. SHE HAS LONG BEEN ON OVERTIME ATTACKING HIM I TRULY BELIEVE SHE IS ATTEMPTING TO SET HIM UP FOR McCAIN IN NOVEMBER IF SHE CAN'T WIN I THINK SHE WOULD RATHER DIE THAN SEE HIM WIN. I agree yes it is true, Bill her husband let B LADEN go when he could of taken him,and Hillary voted to take the soilders from afgan, before the finish and launch war in Iraq and is everyone listening she allowed GWB rethoric to brainwash her judgement. The experience QUEEN who cannot get enough supporters to fund her campaign. SHAME,SHAME,SHAME. PLEASE WAKE UP PA SEND THIS CHILD OUT ON A RAIL. OBAMA 08

The media has often flirted with Obama! It's been disappointing and I believe he is where he is because they continue to slobber over him like a St. Bernard. What infatuation! Only Lou Dobbs can give us fair coverage. Gloria, Jack and Jeffrey are 3 peas in the same pod and I tire of their rantings. Is that the best you can do, Wolff?

Dare we trust this great country to a person who knows so little about us. And I'm proud to be an American and I honor the red, white and blue; something he does not.

And now he's trying to buy this election?

Hillary for President '08

Way to go Obama! Just focus on the people and let the media do what they are going to do. I too have decided that the media is not going to decide my vote! Considering how you are running in all directions – I too would be tired! Hang in there! Yes! Let the media follow you – after all this isn't about the media – it's about the people!

Obama has not been vetted. He has gotten a free ride from the media. Its not slinging mud to ask questions about character. Ayers is an issue. Obama has not been truthful. Plus, Obama supporters can not say "don't touch my guy" when they are slinging mud daily at Clinton. PA voters, vote smart, don't vote for popularity.

It is sad how so many Obama supporters start using the 'race' issue anytime anything that could be remotely perceived as negative against him comes to light. No one is "dragging him through the mud" by stating a fact – he is staying away from the media lately.

Honestly, I don't care why he is doing that. The MORE IMPORTANT question you should be asking yourself is how can you support a candidate who supported the Cheney/Republican Engergy Bill that is costing American citizens millons of dollars in higher gas/fuel prices while the big oil companies receive billons of dollars in breaks, etc.

If that is the type of change that his campaign is based on, he can keep it.

Go Hillary!!!

Being a Reagan-democrat , I like Tony Snow, it is frightening that there is a segment of the population that is not tolerant of others views, what country are these people a member of. There are many people are conservative in their views. The last time I checked freedom of the speech. Mr. Snow has powerful story, fighting one of the most feared disease, waking up everyday, brushing your teeth, putting on your clothes and having a job to go to. I like CNN I have watched other channels run with a story and don't have all of the facts. My second chose of viewing is Fox.
I have tried to understand what has happen to the positive message, Obama reminds me of his Pastor, "bitter".

And he is running for president?

Obama, please release your tax return for 1997-1999.

A message without subsequent review is the goal of the Obama camp!

Lottery tickets offer a hope for change,

why does he need to answer the same old same old…………

good for him not to play the old media games, which are encouraged and supported for clinton. she likes that, they should go to her..
he said, no more of the games, 'good for you Obama ' yo uknow they will come back with the same old same old instead of focusing in the issues.
it woudl be antoher thing if the press asked Hillary about her lies, bosnia, taxes, clinton foudnation, the girl with no health insurance, Nafta, colombia, canada, but you the media choose not to, then you go and do what she tells you to do regarding Obama,

He will not play by the same old same old politics and news you have all played, by clinton's rules..that is old news, the world needs and wants other ways..
the rest of the world see us as so outdated in how politics are done..
the billlary way, kitchen sink strategy..
and blah blah blha

He should be afraid of what the media would report if only they would.
Where is the be story on him giving Hillary the finger at a rally in NC?. This is on YouTube uso people could judge for themselves if it was reported. If this had been Hillary, It would be all over the place….. I find this so offensive of a prospective President of the United States. This is more like a high school election. He needs to grow up or maybe have grown-up supports. His speeches are filled with distain. I do not understand why people support his idea that he is running a positive campaign

JJ from Arizona

after the 45 minutes of character issues ( that needed to be answered because he also avoided those for 5 weeks) he still fumbled with the rest of his answers. Even those in his campaign say he his not good in debates. Thats why he canceled in NC his polls would drop more. To make it worse he complained the next 2 days about it. Well if you dont think its fair OBAMA take your ball and go home

It's sooooo nice to see that FINALLY CNN is posting something negative about Obama!!!! I'm about sick of hearing how wonderful he is….gag.

Hillary '08

If I were being relentlessly pursued by a pack of rabid, slobbering dogs I would want a break too. Obama could quote the holy bible verbatim and the press and Hillary would find a way to twist it negatively against him. Listen to yourselves. Why don't all you war mongerers and Hillarites sign up and go fight the real enemy.
Pogo said it a long time ago. Don't remember the exact wording but the gist of it was:
I have seen the enemy and he is us.

Now I see why Hillary supporters are BITTER…

Let me see, after the lynch-mob treatment he got from the ABC debate, run by Stephanopoulos, a Clinton employee, why would he want to have anything to do with the media right now? Bet you Clinton-folk would like to burn a cross in his yard or hang a noose in the tree, wouldn't you? No Klan! No Klintons! Obama will win, and now you sorry Clinton folks can either redeem and vote Obama or shame and vote McCain, show your true colors America, is it white, or red, white, and blue?

Shannon, Get real.
Hillary is definitely a fraud. She would do anything to get elected. Back in February, she almost cried and started whining about how she always was asked first and tough questions during all the debates. Then, she is acting all mighty saying that Obama was whining about getting asked the tough question during the past debate. I think there's a several terms for such individuals as Hillary Clinton, did I hear FLIP FLOPPER.

Good for Sen. Obama for avoiding the media! The media misinforms, misleads, all too often. Just recalling the ABC 'debate' is disgusting.

Enough with the debates, and by the way, the ABC was the worst debate I have ever seen. The rest of the debates, the pundits said Sen. Obama looked and sounded presidential. I think that the tabloid-addicted public can't get enough drama….. get a life. Read, do your homework learn the truth about the candidates.

WHY would you vote for someone who VOTED FOR THE IRAQ WAR?
She and McCain are just as responsible for the 10 TRILLION debt we are in; the deaths, maiming, suicides of our poor soldiers! We still do not have an honest number of how many Iraqis have died.

Say, what you will about Sen. Obama, but he is a far better person than Hillary. The attacks began with her, and continue with her camp. Aren't we sick & tired of politics as usual?

People, If you're going to call people names the get a dictionary or use your spell check. Liar is spelled LIAR not lier.

Mr. Obama is going to have to face the press sooner or later. However, I can't say I blame him for hiding out with his poor record of answering difficult questions. Maybe he thinks there might be more scary reporters out to get him.

P.S. Hillary will be on CNN with Larry King. She's not hiding.

because evryone knows Barack is a bumbling fool when it comes to his improv speeches

The Obama-Train is coming to a HALT no matter huw much he outspends HIllary Clinton

…the Clinton Express is just picking up steam people

sorry your wacky far left Liberals who support Obama but…its going to be the Realistic Candidate who comes out on TOP

aaaww shucks, here goes another one of my 100 dollar donations to Clinton

HILLARY 08!!!!

Jason, Hillary is on Olbermann tonight, and Larry King, doesn't sound like she's ducking the media to me. Typical Obama supporter, always attack, never know the facts.

Hillary knows she is not going to win this nomination but want to jeopardise the chance of the party that will produce Obama presidency.One thing is certain after this primary she should be examined because she has taking it as matter of live and death.
OBAMA 08

Ok I have never posted before but here we go….

The ad Hillary is running in Pa is just sick. It is a slap in the face of all that have lost a loved one because of Osama and the war. I think this woman could not get any lower. How did she think this was a good idea? Ok next she lived in the White House so that equals experience? Her experience was doing (or not doing hahah ) too bill what the interns did when they weren't around. She is a lier and I pray she doesn't get in to the White House.
As for Obama I was a strong supporter, but as of recent I'm not so sure anymore. I'll be honest I'm kind of hoping for an independent, but if not I'll vote for Obama in primary and election… I think as of right now he is the best choice, unless a third party comes into play.

PS start farming with Ethanol we will go back to an agriculture society. I'm not saying it is a bad thing…. unless they find a way to outsource corn.

Well Folks looks like the Party for Obama is over!!!!

======billary leave our country alone======
=======they would put this great nation on sale to china===

no more liars in the WH

Change change change.

Blah, blah, blah.

McCain and Clinton have decades of experience dealing with political free-for-alls.

Obama has speech writers and a mantra that sounds like a brain-washing record that keeps skipping.

See the difference?

To all Obama supporters !!!!!
You are beeing pulled be Obama's speaches and beeing likable by younger generation, but he is unable to do any changes, it's just the
speach, talk about the change. I feel so sorry for all of Obama's supporters. The language, and the comments are out of lavel . It;s hard to read such a teksts and I feel, if his supporters are that way, then the Country will have even more problems then ever.
We need smart, experienced, hard working person in the White House.
Clintons had a chance to show IT !!!!!! I will support the Candidate, who proved that will work hard !!!!! HILLARY IS THE BEST CANDIDATE !!!!!

Obama is a very smart guy, he would not do that without any good and genuine reasons. Media is a fraud!

Obama is also afraid to debate in NC and Indiana. Obama is a real joker. I think Obama should give it up and just go back to being the Blackeyed Peas lead singer.

Let's revisit Barack's NAFTA GATE. Barack's surrogates met with Canadian Government officials to tell them not to take his speeches to the voters about NAFTA seriously. Barack lied and said there were no meetings; later admitted there were. Fast Forward – 3 amigos, all presidents of US, Canada, and Mexico meeting about NAFTA to get around the voters in their respective countries. Subverting The Democratic Process. Now should RED FLAGS go up about Barack's NAFTA Gate? Will he slip into Bush's spot and continue the "three amigos" meetings. Think! Why would a presidential candidate meet with a foreign power?

ALL you need to know about the difference in Hillarys supporters and Obamas supporters is right there before you.

We talk the talk as he does and back it up with facts.

AND he has 46 MILLION in the bank of OUR money because we believe in our cause and our candidate and sacrifice to help him and our country.

THEY TALK TALK TALK TALK and she is BROKE! She Lies and her people pretend ( I say pretend because NO ONE is this stupid) that the Videos and recordings and testimony of people who actually KNOW them and have WORKED with them are reality.

Even Hillary and Bill won't loan themselves any more Money.

SO I ask WHERE IS THE BEEF all of you Hillabots??? I am Broke as hell right now but even I give to Obama. What is YOUR excuse??? Huh??? We are REALLY Waiting………Seriously.

Now who is all talk and no action?

middle-aged american and ratgurl must have mated and come up with the same add campaign.

Time is on our side even if CNN isn't.

Go Hillary

Uh, I'm thinking Barack may be just a little busy. He is up against hourly personal attacks from Hillary. He is campaigning against the entrenched old school Democrats in Pennsylavania like Randell and Nutter. Then there is Hillary Clinton herself as well as Bill Clinton and sweet little old Chelsea Clinton who took SNIPER FIRE herself but can't take questions from the press. AND he has closed the gap considerably. Good grief now the press is whinning about no time with him.

Remember Obama doesn't have to win PA…I would love it if he did but he is not the one with that expectation. Hillary needs to win by a sizeable double digit…if Obama loses by 5 or less points he is a huge winner.

Well, he does suffer from foot and mouth disease. Don't forget, he's the guy that voted PRESENT many times in the senate. He's the guy that was walking in Hillary's footsteps earlier in the race so as not to misstep. He is the "bitter" guy. His campaign has to put him in wraps so that his arrogance and cockiness doesn't get the better of him. They are being super cautious.

What a jerk!

Is it any wonder given how the press corps conducted themselves before Ohio and Texas when they recklessly stirred up controversy in the final days before the election, depriving both the candidate time to respond to the charge and the voters time to consider the new information. It's not about the press corps!!!, there is nothing they should be reporting now, 48 hours before the election, that they have not reported in the last seven weeks. They need to back off now and let the voters of Pennsylvania decide without any eleventh hour interference!

Why should he? With your fair and unbiased reporting You will only twist his words or take them out of context. GO OBAMA!! Focus on the task as hand

Gee, is it possible the guy just has a cold…or some allergies? Or maybe he has a few last minute things to do before a HUGE primary, like making sure his supporters get to the polls? You guys act like he's been holed up in a cave for the last 15 months and no one has asked him anything.

Wow, you Obama haters, you are quite the opportunists, ready and eager to drag Obama through the mud. Your criticisms do not appear to be based on his policies, his grasp of the constitution, his ability to
connect well with Americans and his remarkable ability to make sense of
issues and solutions.

When I hear people say, "we need Hillary to turn this economy around," my stomach grinds! Do these people think that "all the conditions" that were present during the Clinton years (including getting Gore back as VP, and a Repulican House/Senate) will be back if Hillary were to be president? This is so sad!! Bill has helped ship all the jobs of the 90's overseas; no Clinton will ever bring back those jobs. The Clintons had this planned all along; now they are making the benefits from those past deals that they made ($109 million came from where?). The Clintons will only make more deals, if anyone ever gets them back to that White House. How stupid can some people be amazes me everyday!!

can someone please tell me about the change that obama says this country needs? i only know that he really thinks change is in order but he has never said what he means by that. i kinda dont like that he keeps talking about hope because it sounds as if we, the people, do not have any, never did and only he can see to it that we can have hope. that makes me feel like a loser in every aspect of my life. kinda like theres never been a reason for me to have any hope until he came along. just my opinion.

Why is he paying the media to follow him around if he won't answer their questions? He knows that when he doesn't follow a script, he makes a mess of things and can't afford to do that before PA. There was a story earlier that he wouldn't answer a question because he was eating a waffle?

Senator Obama!
I can not wait to NOT vote for him.

No way is this guy ready…

Obama is starting to unravel. He can't get in front of the press because he might "mangle" some more words. Not a good idea just before the vote. His peeps have made a strategic move to keep him out of the press' range so he doesn't risk his closing margin.

REMEMBER – he uses other speeches and reads from a teleprompter. He's run out of "just words".

an open letter to the good citizens of the United States of America:
You are entitled and have the right to know everything that you possibly can about the person that you would want to be your President. If the media tries to "dig up the dirt" on Hillary or Obama, then let them, or do the research yourself. You can not give the job to someone based on what your heart says or what your gut feeling is. once this person is in office, you will not be able to get them out. you can not fire them. please please get to KNOW who obama really is and get to KNOW who hillary really is. you WILL be glad that you did. thank you.

Atleast he is man enough to stand for what he says and apologizes when hes wrong. To all the Obama hatters in here, your just like Hillary. Liers. Wouldn't know the truth if it bit ya. She can't even raise enough money to fund her campain. Her nasty attitude and jack up ways are why the majority of us and the world are sick of good ole boy/girl white-power politics in America. it only represents one small segment of America. Time to stand up for everyone even you people.

I am sorry to report…

Obama's liberal voting record and silver tongue is turning this life long democrat into a republican.

Will someone please tell him he is running for President of the USA, not prom king.

Obama must crawl under a rock – he isn't good enough to be a jr. senator.

Poor, Poor Pitiful Obama. He needs all his energy and focus to campaign don't you know. He must not risk by answering with a lie or without Hillary beside him to "agree".

Go away you arrogant racist.

I think compliment McCain to be better than Bush is rattling him. Also, Hamas just said no to Carter's show to make himself important AGAIN by stating they will have peace with Israel.

All a bunch of SIKE job to me from Obama, Carter, etc…

Bet I know what he says about small town Americans if he loses PA by a large margin….in private of course.

what is a WHIMP?

Is that someone that is fed up with b.s. issues aimed at creating the illusion of issues or problems when there are not any?

I don't blame Obama in the least. They were all over the Wright issue and the Farrakhan endorsement but not a peep about Ed Rendell praising Farrakhan. Should Hillary denounce Rendell? F the media

I can't believe Obama supporters could really believe that the media distorts his words( they are his). This man has been given the easiest ride to the White House than any politician in history. Someone called the media new lynch mob, well if your Hillary you might feel that way. The media has been against her from day one. Sad thing is, if you actually listen to HER, you would see a whole differant story. The media loves Obama. They have failed to do their jobs. The American press should be ashamed. Why can we not ask Obama about his connections, his voting record, his negative campaign, Mind you one question the press would ask is while Obama was on the trail this weekend talking about Hillary being negative, his camp was on the phone trying to stir up Bosnia again, after he said Wednesday we should drop it. Obama is a fraud, he says one thing, but does another. He might win, but I think a lot of people will regret that vote a year from now.

Sue,
That's a nice thought, but it's probably because Obama doesn't want to lose any more votes by accidentally saying what he really thinks. It's interesting how man who has campaigned upon so-called "positive" rhetoric for change has engaged in so much negative mud-slinging toward his opponent. HMMMMMM…..

He must campaign don't you know… he can't answer hard questions and RISK losing it all with his ineptness. Oh, poor little Obami Baby…
NEVER will you be president. You are the one who acts deserving of it, not Hillary.

Julie:

Chlesea is not asking to be President. Obama is. He calls this Judgment to lead? My goodness. Press is the press. He just can't handle the heat. Sounds elitist to me. I guess he wants to go back to San Francisco where he feels more comfortable in CLOSE DOOR MEETINGS.

Sue,
That's a nice thought, but it's probably because he doesn't want to lose any more votes by accidentally saying what he really thinks. Funny that a man who campaigns on so called "positive" rhetoric for change has been so negative toward his opponent lately. Hmmmm…

Obama is running scared of the press, but if he beats Hillary he had better me more scared of the Republican party. I bet they are just waiting to open Obama's closet door and there are way too many skeletons in there. But then it will be too late, we will have another 4 years of the Bush mayhem.

Great I am sick of seeing Obama's mug everywhere.

Way to go Obama. Keep speaking to the people not media idiots. Obama 2008

Way to go Obama. Keep speaking to the people not media idiots. Obama 2008

That's a very smart thing to do! The media tends to look for reality Tv apporch these days. I just paid $4.05 per gallon to fill up this morning!In the last debate ABC news spent so much time on silly things that the price of gas question was only allowed a thirty second response.
This is not a JOKE people nor is it about ratings! We are in a recession!

Obama 08

I'm sure he is tired of talking, just like Billary..

How much more question can 3 people answer..

Its a matter of relaxing a little bit. That is the same with Hillary..
I know they are both very tired.

The media has a fresh face covering the news everyday.

Give them all a break for atleast one day.. Goodness..

Tom, des moines – you should be ashamed of yourself. At least Obama is running a superb campaign. None that the other candidates are running. You are just as wise and smart as Bush. No wonder we are in this health care and economic mess. That was a statement that is clearly coming from a simple minded person.

All the better, lately the media seems to only be concerned with framing a huge and bitter personal tabloid-style fight between the candidates rather than focusing on what matters. In fact, their spins and deceptions are almost Hillaryesque.

Good Obama concentrate on POLICY! KEEP CAMPAIGNING, let Billary Bitterness do the hype.

He's playing it safe; he knows Hillary's winning.

HILLARY 08

I guess Senator Obama is taking Senator Clinton's adivse. "If you can't stand the heat then you should get out the kitchen" a.k.a. The Democrate Race for President.

The writing is on the wall it is just a matter of time before we really seen the man behind the mask.

Go Hillary! Double digit win for her in Pennslyavania on Tuesday.

Obama chose to be one of the candidate !!!!!!
Now he is afraid of media ?????
Then in the OVAL Office more problems will come, then he will walk away !!!!!!
Americans wake up !!!!!!
Lazy in his High School time (farmer fired Obama, becouse lazy attidite)
Lazy, not well orginized in his office, needed somone to help him, he admited.
POOR AMERICA, if he will win. I hope that People will make a good choice, but NOT OBAMA !!!!!!!!
HILLARY IS THE BEST CHOICE !!!!!!!!!

Why should he? Have you all looked at the supposedly unbiased CNN network's ad for tonight's 1 hr. special of Larry King Live featuring Hillary? She looks like she is receiving guidance from "above."
Come on. It is such a sham! A waste of time for Obama. He is much better off talking to individual voters, not the media any more. It is their bread and butter to create an uproar, they are not interested in solving the huge problems this country is facing and certainly not in any honest debate.

I think maybe… he's just too booked these days. He opened up time for Colbert even after he first told him no… even if it was via satellite. Don't worry Press people, he'll make time for you.

As it gets down to the wire in Pennsylvania, Senator Obama needs all the time he has to connect with voters, not the media.

Obama people, seriously, one Obama against all of the experienced in Washington. Also, Obama considered more liberal than even Hillary. Do you seriously think Obama can change around 200 years of running the government. He is without much experience. He is likeable. He talks of change, but he hasn't even made a sound about change until he ran for office. You can't say Hillary hasn't voiced her opposition to the Iraq War after the initial support. You can't say Hillary doesn't know how way around Washington. You can't say Hillary hasn't more experience and people who have fixed the economy than Obama. These are perilous times. We need expertise, knowledge, and a history of networking. Please consider your vote in Pennsylvania. Our country needs reflective thought.

wow, not surprising….. avoid people who challenge you b/c being president will be much easier

Haha…..Obama is avoiding the media because he is probably afraid he may slip again and finally say something that could completely destroy his campaign. He has gotten luck that his die-hard supporters have ignored most of it before!

Apparently, Senator Obama is just being careful, by avoiding that comments he would make might be twisted and used against him. Senator Clinton offers nothing but dirty tactics; she is carefully watching Obama, hoping that he "mis-speak" so she could run another 30-second negative ad, even if it would put her further into debt.

"Kathy"
People ARE indeed starting to see the real Obama and the real Clinton and they don't like Clinton. If you think Obama is stupid you need a new definition of stupid…try looking in the mirror, especially If you think America believes anything that comes out of Hillary's mouth. Obama is not the stupid one here.

Oh yeah…he needs to focus on issues and not media biases.

When reporter start reporting on reporters, you know they are out of touch and hoping for a continued dem. primary battle.

Why do they want an availability? I think ABC did the job, they brought back all the controversies out there, more tabloid questions? i did not know Wal-Mart offers a degree in journalism, that is where for sure a lot of those so called journalists get their education. If you go back on substance, maybe you guys will have press conferences.

Sen Obama has been advised by his hardcore Washington friends to keep his mouth shut for 2 days, or he will open up his mouth and tell what he has in his heart about small town Americans.

I agree with the first comment, Obama is scripted and cannot handle any questioning that he didn't prepare for. Fake. That's what Obama is.

How does the media now feel that their "hero" is blowing them off. Almost like that campaign apeech the day after the debate in North Carolina, where he was brushing his shoulder off suggesting brushing off the Hillary Clinton remarks.. Well media guys, you must be his other shoulder. Now you will just have to make things up instead of ignoring reporting about him. Are you proud of your hero and his change and hope???

Seems CNN is having withdrawals. Now you are harping on the man because your being ignored? Too funny. Serves you right. CNN is becoming more and more like FOX. Color me disappointed.

Hey the media showed its true colors when they came to the defense of George and Charlie. Aside from the three or four print media who ripped the way the debate was handled the media was not critical of its brethren. Even if you argue that they had a right to ask those questions of Obama the fact that they only asked Clinton about Bosnia but not Mark Penn was a HUGE show of pro Hillary sentiment from George and Charlie. They started that debate front loaded to attack Obama in the early part of the debate which is watched by more viewers before they get bored and switch channels. Besides it's not like Obama is out of the public eye, he is out talking to voters all day long, he just chooses not to talk to the media.

MCCAIN WILL BE A ONE TERM PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF HIS AGE.

Ha! He has also apparently left PA for Indiana. Can't face the results in tomorrow's primary I guess. If you can't take the heat Obama….

Wed debate was not a plaform for Americans people problems
meaning loss of job, the war in Iraq , mortgage crisis etc .The debate was focus on Senator Obama's life.
Shame on ABC.
Hillary is a smart lady but going negative in this campaign has completely taken her away from goods ideas she has.
I wont be surprised if she fails. She has to focus on real issues and avoid lies that Americans people already have from the Bush's administration.
Senator Obama is right to stay away from these journalists who are looking for any word for him and turn it to a fire for Hillary.
GO OBAMA

Who wouldn't want to take a break from campaigning when just about everything you say is misinterpreted and warped by the press-vultures and used as fodder for the hideous, amoebic media-industrial complex?

SMART MOVE BY OBAMA, THE MEDIA HAS TRIED TO RIP HIM UP IN THE LAST WEEK SO WHY SHOULD HE TALK THO THEM. IT WILL BE HILLARY 48% OBAMA 43% BUT IN EFFECT THATS NOT WHAT HILLARY WANTS. SHE WINS PA BUT LOSES IN. AND NC.

OBAMA WILL WIN THE NOMINATION BUT WILL LOSE THE GENERAL ELECTION. CLINTON WILL REFUSE THE VP SPOT TO CANDIDATE TO OBAMA. .
MCCAIN WILL WIN WITH ANY OF 4 PROSPECTIVE VP HE HAS
IN HIS SHORT LIST.

The news media manipulation is DISGUTING. They now do more tabloid report than OK magazine. No wonder I stopped watching ABC news long time ago. I thought they knew better to do a fair and balance reporting and let the people make their own decisions.

After that one sided and slanted ABC debate, I don't blame him for not wanting to talk with the media. Why do anything to help the media di their work for the Clinton campaign.

The Dems in PA can help the party by bringing this primary to a quick conclusion. That is, if they love the party and this nation over their support for Hillary. We all know who has the numbers regardless of how long this campaign goes on. Hillary's chances are so small that a vote for her is to encourage the party to continue to suffer under Hillary's need to win at all cost! This is common sense, Hillary does not have the number of (a) pledged delegates and (b) popular votes to continue without making it easy for the Republicans to win the general election. I do not hate Hillary; I love this nation and the party better than Hillary.

Obama=Looser

Obama is just worried that they're going to ask him about Larry Sinclair or Donald Young. This story is starting to catch up to him-he won't be able to outrun it!!

Blizt. I think it will be a night in which Hillary will win 57% to 43%
I also want to know if
Gloria Borger, Jack Cafferty, Roland Martin, and about 5 others I can't remember their names are on Obama's payroll
I want to know if anyone of these 3 jerks think Mr Obama's relationship with Wright, Ayes, Rezko are a window into his good judgment

One word: WHIMP.

Barack,

I'm with YOU … do NOT speak with the media! They will easily twist the words you say and the Clintons will definitely change them around!

OBAMA for President!

When Hillary can only remain in the news cycle by negative campaigning and the "media" uses these "newsworthy" items for Q&A, who can blame him? With no money, Hillary cannot remain relevant any other way, because she has nothing positive or new to say that can gain traction. If anyone's been following, that's been the core of her campaign post-Super Tuesday. Is that leadership?

And if he did become president you would never hear from him. he thinks he that important.

Obama is a very smart and brilliant man it is time he take a break from the media you are right PA DEMOCRAT they take Obama words and twist them to mean the opposite Now hilliary is asking for a debate in North Carolina Obma don't have to do another debate 22 is enough.
I lost all respect for the Clintons because they are the ones who are destroying the Democratic party and John Mccain is just enjoying the fights that Hilliary keep causing.
Hilliary is power hunger and it is not about the American people it is all about her,SHAME,SHAME,SHAME on Hiliiary Clinton.
GO OBAMA GO!!!!!!
Obama gave an excellent PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH that no other candidate ever dared to address
OBAMACAN 08

I agree PA Democrat ,I am 62 and for first time since JF Kennedy ran when I was but 15 years old have I really been excited about a candidate running , I feel change coming on not because he is biracial which I am but because he is bringing about a change,and all that rubbish about " he is not experienced as Hillary" what I say about that is pooch pooch ,prehaps he is not as old or experienced as she but I know he has enough sense to surround himself with strong people who are .I don;t understand the fear tactics .Obama would not had gone this far had he not have strong sensible people as advisors not so Hillary who is listening to Bill and (devil and his noise )it's a Creole term my mom used to say )it's really funny when you say it in French Creole lol and so when he is president he'll do fine. As for the beast the news media I have lost respect for them not just for what is going on now but just about everything they are only interested in ratings not about fairness.

Aw gee Chris Welch, are your feelings hurt? Poor CNN. Why isn't Obama at our beck and call. Could it be that whenever he does talk to you, you twist his words. You have Billary on Larry King today, isn't that enough. Her lies should give you enough fodder for a couple more days.

Sniffle, sniffle Chris.

Obama is running scared but still arrogant. He knows that he upset the people of Pennsylvania and is not willing to apologize. That is why he is dodging the media. He refuses to own up to his cheap shots and insults.

I'm surprised any candidate opens their mouth with the way things have been taken out of context lately. Shame on the media this year.

The media treats him like we've seen on the last debate and then wonders why he isn't all enthusiastic about making himself available to them …… ???

LEAVE HIM ALONE! THE TRUE OBAMA WE ARE SEEING IS A TRUTHFUL MAN WHO IS HAVING TO DEBATE ON AN HOURLY BASIS WITH THE MOST ANGRY PERSON I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. SHE IS A SLIMEBALL USED CAR SALESMAN AND THE WOMEN IN AMERICA ARE BUYING IT – JUST DISGUSTING!! SHE JUST NEEDS TO GO TO MARRIAGE COUSELING AND GET OVER HER ANGER OVER BILL'S PAST THAT WAY!!

I do believe in him and the message of hope he represents for USA and the whole world.
There are a lot of "deinformation" going on around his sayings, quotes and I'm sad to see that.
Could'nt we be fair in politics too ? Why don't we debate about ideas to improove everday life instead of candidates privates lifes !!

He is afraid media to ask about his recent negative tone in his speech. He also afraid the questions why he can't answer the questions in the debate.

He will but only if he knows the questions and answers before hand.

What is the democratic party thinking?

What are you afraid of Barry??? The media (finally) asks some tough questions so they are banished?

I wish he would avoid the whole country and shoot himself to the moon. Maybe then this country wouldn't be so divided. He is giving the presidency to the republicans. He has done more to disrupt and tear up this country than bush ever dared. Maybe some day he will get his just reward for doing this.

what is Obama hiding? why won't he meet with reporters?

Good Luck tomorrow Barack…we can't wait till you clinch this thing!

He doesn't want them to ask him why he gave Hillary the finger. It's on youtube.com

ONE OF THE BEST IDE4S YET.

Hmmmm, reminds me of the old "you can run, but you can't hide"! However, I loved his little "Why can't I just eat my waffle" when a reporter asked him a question this am. If you want your breakfast in privacy, it's called room service.

This is not someone I want in the White House!!!!!!!!

Kathy;

Your candidate is broke, owe people money, lies all the time and now is putting up fear tactic ads. But somehow you can find the time to bad mouth Obama. Get over your bias feelings and wake up. Hillary is a train wreck with her own campaign and you think voters will turn over the government to her. Please stop letting your ignorance show.

Most of you sound like republicans downing both senators.
SHAME!!

Pennsylvannia was the last high priced media market in the closing weeks of the primary campaign. After Tuesday, the interest of the press will start to diminish. I wonder how many reporters are getting prepared to cover the Montana primary. Certainly not the same as PA. Right now the MSM is trying to get a word to twist or misread a sentence to try and create some sort of "scoop" that they can attach their name and their company name to. I don't blame Obama for letting the press stew for a while. The MSM should contact him only when they are prepared to do some honest reporting.

Could it be he's just sick and tired of media manipulations??????

your out of touch and rude kathy.the same reason hillary won't win!

Senator Obama does not like to answer hard questions about his chief fundraiser Rezko, his mentor, Dr. Wright or his friend, Bill Ayers and questions about character. His messages of hope and change are bogus, just pretty speeches.

With every word coming out of his mouth dissected ad nauseum, he should not speak. The press has proven they cannot be trusted.

I would not trust the piranhas!

After the last debate, I guess I might hide too. I understand Barack Obama is now backing out of another debate. If he cannot handle a debate, he certainly will not be able to handle the Presidency.

It's starting to look like my prediction of the media's love affair for Obama going sour is coming true. That's right Obama, don't talk to those reporters—–their evil!

It's a shame that the media supports Hillary and plays all her fake and false attacks and make people believe that it's true. It's a shame that it's happening in AMerica. If Hillary wins, America will be a third world country in 2020. She just cares about herself, her ego to win, she never cares about the AMerican people. She just says anything & does anything, just to win the votes, even if it includes lying to the American people straight at their face. for people that say Clintons dont lie, just got back 8 years "I never had sexual relations with that women", He lied in the court. Are people really crazy to still support Clintons ? Give me a break … senior citizens why are u supporting the clintons ? can't u do a favor for us younger generations, we deserve a honest President. We deserve President Obama.

Barack can only give speeches; that's it. He is to scared to talk or answer any questions the media might have for him. He's a joke. Hillary '08

Do you think you can avoid the Press if you were in the White House? Gutless.

Now the media is whining too!?!
How many interviews has he done over the last week? I know I've seen him on Colbert, Real Sports with Bryan Gumble, CNN and he's on John Stewart, RAW, and another show tonight….. I think it's much more important that he is meeting with the local media (which he has been) than providing a press conference to the national press corps. There will be plenty of time for interviews with the rest of the media. Give the guy a break. I applaud him for not meeting with the media to provide more fodder for the back and forth media game between the his camp and Hillary's camp.

Can it be November already?

Obama's people are wise in keeping him away from the press. When he can't speak from a script, he exposes his ineptness.

Gee….since when was the MEDIA the story? C'mon CNN, stop inserting yourself into the process. If there is a compelling issue, investigate it like responsible journalists. If all you want is access….stop whining!

Obama isn't speaking because he can' t seem to say anything intelligent…he can' afford any further remarks thaat belittle the average working person, someone on his staff his wisely recommended that he NOT make any further statements before he places himself in a worse position than he is already in….and who he really is.

Gee…what a shock…Obama doesn't want to answer media questions.

What a wuss, crybaby, coward! We do not need this guy in office any where, enlist Obama Uncle SAM needs you to go find Bin Laden, you even look like him, infiltrate his camp. It is time you made yourself useful!!

Obama is not avoiding the media, he is strategizing. The media's only concern is how his strategy will affect them.

Candidate Clinton hasn't held a media avail in a week either. Clinton has been ducking the media so she doesn't have to answer for her dimissive comment about southern whites at camp david reported by the huffington post.

Candidate Clinton doesn't have to answer for voting to confiscate guns while trying to portray herself as pro second amendment.

People are you paying attention? Is it coincidence that the story broke that Clinton had ties to terrorists, that the very wing newspaper the same one that was instrument in pushing for impeachement of Bill Clinton is now endorsing her. This gives further credence to the belief that the Republicans want to run against Hillary.

Obama have been kind to her and probably could bring out a lot. Maybe that is why people are recommending that she quit now before the Republicans tear her apart.

All of this is only speculation but it may also be accurate. I know that some conservative radio host have encouraged Republicans to vote for Clinton when possible.

I think it is pathetic that you don't post all comments. just pick and choose them. free press for all !!!! That's why you are falling in the ratings !!!

Of course Obama's hiding in the weeds! The press might ask him about Tony Rezko, Bill Ayers, Reverend Wright, Small Town America, religion, about guns! Or about any new juicy items that might pop up. He seems to have an endless treasure trove of skeletons in his closet. It's like a visit to a spooky house at a theme park! Who knows what's going to pop up next!

Plus he's not exactly winning Pennsylvania and has lost three out of the five last primaries too! He's down against McCain in national polls and Clinton is beating him in the electoral vote, catching up in the popular vote (within 0.6% if you count all states) and beating him in the accumulation of superdelegates (picking up 3 new ones this week!). Not to mention he miserably lost in that last debate…

Hillary Clinton complained so much about how she was treated in earlier debates that Saturday Night live did a skit about it! Now she say's Barack Obama can't handle the heat! Give me a break!

Bill and Hillary Clinton have condemed the right for using fear to get votes and now she is doing the exact same thing!

Hillary Clinton has said so many stupid things it's mind boggling. On CNN last night when she said that George Bush and Dick Cheney are good men!

There is nothing that this women will not do to try and destory Barack Obama!

All I can say is that God Forbid Obama gets elected, all of you people that think you are so smart will see the truth !! He has nothing to offer !!

Doesn't vote,
doesn't answer questions,
doesn't qualify for President.

Hillary has gone too far with her recent adds. She is mongering fear. She is playing the Republican role. She is shameful.

Barack is intelligent, thoughtful and so very ready to lead this country.

I hope that the people of Pennsylvana will see through her horrible campaign tactics and vote for Barack Obama.

obama only speaks to friendly media, those who won't be too hard on him. how is he ever going to handle the republicans?

do not say a word. God wiff fight your battle. I just read micheal moore letter. I just admired you more 300% for showing respect for a person that have no integraty.

Will he hide during the General Election

Why would he? Everything the media covers is BS and not important news. After the debate last week, I've given up on getting any kind of valuable information from the media.

I think he's having a nervous breakdown, he's starting to realize he cannot beat Mccain.

By the way brushing his shoulders off while on a job interview is very unprofessional.

Why would Obama talk to a media who spins and twists, continues to avaid Clinton's background with Paul and money received by Bill Clinton from China to the tune of 1.2 million dollars, the Clinton ties to the Weatthermen, uses the campaign to increase ratings and is as caught up in Washinton politics as the politicians he is fighting.

The greatest threat to a democracy is a biased media..

If the media is upset becouse they don't have a story to twist then they should step up their game. Create one , thats what you always do.

Way to go Obama, stay away from the evil forces of the media. They are the destructive force in your campaign !

Obama 08 !

don't blame him….when hillary complained about getting bad press. why didn't she get out of the kitchen, instead of complaining!

why can't voters see the real hillary!….

I know I will get flack from Obama supporters, but he needs to man up. He is so transparent, he doesnt want to talk to the media because he is afraid of what they will ask. He only wants to stand in front of his supporters who wont question him but just chant change change change. Hillary has been in front of people that have booed, gone in front of largely african american crowds and apologized for things she didnt even say. Obama doesnt have the guts to do something like that.

I don"t blame him. Hillary is just waiting to twist his words again. How come Hillary is on Larry King tonight? Kinda unfair to Obama don"t you think! When is CNN going to report about Monica , Bill and Hillary?

Wow…..what a coward……God help us if a majority of Americans are stupid enough to make this gutless man president.

With the media twisting everything he says of late and blowing it out of proportion to create stories out of nothing, it's probably a good strategy in the finals days before PA.

You're a good man, Barack. Keep fighting the good fight.

Obama '08

oh my gosh, I can't believe that Obama's supporters are actually complaining about Hillary getting more media coverage. The media has given Obama a free ride for a long while now. Obama isn't saying much right now because he's not wanting to goof up again. Kinda like how he voted in the state senate and senate: "not present"…Just don't show up…don't speak…that way no one will know just how under-qualified and over-exploited he really is.

Sure the whole world knows this guy is a flake. Vaudvillian all the way,.

as a pennsylvania voter who backs barack obama— i pray four or five times a day that god will somehow send a message to the voters in pennsyvlania that they will see the true commander and chief in barack.
any one who meets and talks to him can sense that .
john f kennedy was the last man who was like barack.
please pennsylvania dont let him slip away from us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved the kid that did not pay any attention to this deceiver and bosh candidate!!

Go Penn State!! Destroy this ambitious and supercilious loser!!

It's because he always comes across as stupid when he answers questions. The guy can't talk without a pre-prepared speech.

Lies? What lies? He might not always articulate correctly but has he got a wrong? I forget that Chinese made lapel pins are more important than our economy, the occupation of Iraq and failures in Afghanistan. Would you rather have a candidate make ambiguous statements of life in America today?

Hillary’s scorched earth campaigning will do any of us any good.

All I ask is that whoever the Democratic is, support them and not force the rest of nation live with your choice.

The media needs to get a grip.

Sen. Obama does not owe them any special treatment. They are nothing more than media parasites looking to "cash in" on the "spin stories" and they need to be held in check otherwise they start thinking they can walk on water and part the red seas!

Give me a break!

More and more I find that Senator Obama lacks the skills to be an effective President and does not warrent being the democratic nominee, I'll be voting for Senator Clinton.

ps: as in unbiased;——Not. That is.

That's because he just realize that he's not fit to become the President.

Maybe now the press will see that this manufactured man is a fraud. The access they thought they will have is drying up. He played you, and now he thinks doesn't need you anymore. We tried to warn you… but hell hath no fury like the media scorned.

The "Media" has become the "New Lynch MOB" of the 21 century. Take the gaffe on "Bitter" the media new about Barack Obama interview on the Charlie Rose in 2004, which articulate and explains small town America. But what did the media do, follow Fox Fix News lead, fearing not to be out done on ratings. The America public needs clarity not spin. Get a spine Media! Don't worry about getting it right, just do the right thing.

Speak truth to power Obama 08!!!!

The biggest laugh would be on the Media at the end of this election for a new President. THINK about it: Both Demcratic candidates decide ahead of time to show how UNBIASED the Media really is by having this type of election. THAT would be closer to reality if you think about it. One wins and appoints the OTHER as VP. Regardless of who wins this round. Thus showing how one sided the media has been. lol

OBAMA IS A FRAUD

I do not blame him… talk to the people and not the twisted media!

No matter what he or Hillary says, the media keeps the crap going.

Go Barack – Talk to Your Country – Not the biased controversial media with no good news to report on anything.

Watch the news… You would think everything is bad in the world!

WOW GOT NEWS, COS THIS AIN'T

Since the ABC debate last week he is afraid.He has the closet full of Rev.Wright's and lots more.We are only now finding out about this man.He has said that he won't debate Hillary anymore.The American people want to know more about this man.Why is he afraid to answer the media questions??? Don't you as a voter want to know???
Its a matter of trust. Frankly,I don't trust a man who hides from the media,and his past.

Hope the media wises up about this man. He is a farse and a liar! Look how repays you all for all of your positive coverage.

Its so very typical that this year the Democrats destroyed each other; when either of them could have won the White House. Thank you Democrats. Thank you for giving us President McCain!! Perhaps next time the Democrats will do what is right, and not disenfranchise Florida and Michigan. But then again, what better gift is there than Barack Obama. Republicans could not have asked for a better spokesman. With his ties to home grown terrorists, racist churches, anti American statements, and a wife who was never proud of the USA; I hope they send Obama a fruit basket thanking him!
Mc Cain '08 !!

I don't blame him! The press is absolutely disgusting when it comes to reporting…."truth" is unheard of with the press….equally unheard of is "complete context". They just like to take a soundbite and twist it obscenely.

No need in feeding the network sharks. Everyone is hip to the game the media has been playing. This thing has been one big game of "your moma she so fat", thanks to the press. What a waste of time and insult to people needing encouragement about their futures.

Of course, it is much easier to give motivational speeches without any specifics to cult following college students rather than answer any hard questions when you know you are going to lose PA anyway.

See that's exactly why he shouldn't become the President! Missing In Action!!!!

After his miserable performance at last weeks debate, no wonder he is keeping his mouth shut. He can't say anything that hasn't been pre written for him.

Everyone thinks he doesn't want to answer tough questions. It's that he doesn't want to answer stupid questions. For the moderators to bring up an issue like Wright where they hashed it out for weeks and Obama gave a speech devoted to addressing this topic, what more can he say? Seriously how many people do you really think noticed and/or cared that he wasn't wearing a flag pin? 45min of a 2hr debate people! If anything that debate should make people want to vote for him. He's right that Washington spends too much time on nothing.

no obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for him! I'm sick of the media telling us what to think and who to vote for and twisting everyone's words!
After the last "debate", I've lost what little bit of respect I had left for the media…

The only lies the Media prints come from Obama's own big mouth. The reason Hillry is on CNN news is because Obama is hiding again. When the going gets tough Obama seems to hide. Can you see him in the White House saying oh the press is treating me so-o-o badly lock the doors I don't want to see or talk to anyone that matters. Wake up people.
I agree it is disgusting. Obama is a coward and a lier. He gets everyone else to do his dirty work.

I don't blaim Obama for not talking to the media. They're always looking for trash to make up.

Common PA's wake up! I hope you guys/ladies are smarter that your appear. You need to see through the puff & stuff politics of the Clintons. We need a leader that acctually has leadership talent to motivate and change the same politics that have been turning this county into a second rate nation.

Go Obama!

He can't afford to say something Bitter to make his rating plummet. He is an elitist snob!

AT LEAST HE IS SPEAKING TO THE PEOPLE AND TELLING THE TRUTH. SURE HILL WILL TALK TO THE MEDIA, BUT CAN YOU TRUST WHAT SHE IS SAYING? A NEW POLL SUGGEST THAT YOU CANT

and may the best woman win…

OK – First of all —-

It's biased coverage. "BIASED" with an -ed, which turns the noun into an adjective.

Secondly —

"Biased coverage" is not a proper noun. So there is no need for the capital letters, except for the capital "B" in my sentence above because it is the first word of the sentence.

I thought Obama's people were the ones with educations.

The more people see the true Obama the more they like him. Big mistake not meeting with the press. McCain has a lot of good will stored up because he has been available to the press for 8 years. Let's not take our eye off of the real goal.

This is for Kathy

The True Obama is a good decent man- Unlike McCain or Hillary. He does not use fear tactics- Bin Ladin TV add or Lies. He does have a family which he truly cares about and after working tirelessly to rally support he need to rest up– He does not short change people– JUST the Press (which is completely incompetent)– who do not care about Iraq, healthcare or US economy but- "Bitter", she said === he said.

So be at peace and may the Best MAN win–

It's a stressful time people, 15 months of hard campaigning against THE CLINTONS can take its toll.I know i'm sick of the whole thing!

Obama's response to clinton's bin laden ad was weak.

this is what he should say….

In times of trial and peril. the bedrock of american strength lies in our founding principles, in our constitution, bill of rights, declaration of independence.

What we need in a president is one who will protect our constitution, keep our country united in times of peril and relentless pursue our true enemies without the distraction of partisan bickering, or kowtowing to special interests. We need a president who serves no party but the american people…

He could be hiding to avoid questions about his participation in the Million Man March, Ayers and Rev Wright who after his sermons about white people will be living in a 10,000 sq ft home on a golf course surrounded by predominately white people. He has an underlying agenda for the African American people against the white people. That is what we should be wary of. Read Michele's thesis, listen to his speeches at the million Man March and with Ayers. Wake up America.

He's like Apollo Creed shouting "No rematch, no rematch!" after his bout with Rocky Balboa.

The press wants an interview and there not gettin it, boo hoo…cry me a river.

Because Obama knows they will expose him as the fraud he really is….

Hillary's right " If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen!"

Nice job Barack! That's the way to NOT give the media anything that they could possibly twist. Don't want to get their panties in a knot.

I totally agree with Kathy's comments. Obama is an empty suit, with soaring rhetoric that he prefers to recite at rallys before his adoring fans who let him go unchallenged . Every time he tries to answer questions about substantive policy — and do so unscripted — he reveals his total lack of readiness to run this country.

This game has worked for him thus far, but it's going to hurt all of us in the end. How much longer is he going to hide behind speeches and fluff interviews? I am beyond tired of these sorts of tactics.

Just say no to Obama.

Its about time someone plays some jokes on the media, they deserve it. They look for anything to twist. I love the fact they have the media waiting in a room and then say the jokes on you jack. The media deserves it throw back at them for a change… Obama 08

The travelling media does not deserve to get any more time with Obama than they already have.

If they did their job at REPORTING THE NEWS, as opposed to MAKING THE NEWS, perhaps they'd get more time.

As Obama told the media at his speech to the AP a few days back, "You feed on controversy. You feed on conflict."

The media may be bitter about being ignored by the next President of the USA, but they have brought this upon themselves.

The media can not twist Obama's words if the words he speak are the truth. Obama is avoiding the press because he knows he will be asked why he supported handgun control in 96, then lied about it Wednesday, they will ask him why he claimed to not have a relationship with Ayers, even though Ayers held Obama's kick-off campaign party for the state Senate in his home, or they might ask him to explain his really bad performance on policy issues in last week's debate.

PA voters should look at all this and then cast a vote for the most experianced person that will make change in Washington and this country. That is Hillary Clinton. She will be the stronger candidate in Novemeber. PA voters need to consider who can really win the White House back. Obama is unknown and has many questions surrounding him, he refuses to answer. The republicans will make him answer. Vote Clinton.

Its about time someone plays some jokes on the media, they deserve it. They look for anything to twist. I love the fact they have the media waiting in a room and then say the jokes on you jack. The media deserves it throw back at them for a change… Obama 08

Kathy's got it right – he needs someone to tell him what to say! Or he needs to know ahead of time what the questions will be to make sure he gives the right answer. Sounds like George W to me. Please let's not get another naive person with no common sense in the white house.

GO HILLARY GO

Rise Hillary Rise

WAIT AND SEE HIM RUN FROM DIGNITARIES, WHEN HE MEETS WITH IRAN

Obama is one arrogant guy.

Let's not forget Obama's going to be on the Daily Show tonight. Sorry, professional journalists, Jon Stewart is better than you.

ANYONE BUT MCCAIN '08!

I live in a small town pennsylvania and our local news paper said they will stop publishing readers letters on election a week before the primary . And since then they had coloumists writing attacking OBAMA daily. And front page with clintons pictures for last three days. I am going to stop buying this news paper. We will not tolerate biased media.

OBAMA has to talk to people. Not the media all the time. He doesnt have the name recognition like clintons. And media twist his words.

Bitter middle age woman for OBAMA in a small town PA

I am sure he is not "avoiding" the media; however, I am amazed that he has given the media as much time as he has. It's a shame how brutal and actually cruel you guys can be. You literally "murder" whomever you do not like or agree with. You are supposed to report the facts and NOT give your opinions or try to speak for "the American People". Lou Dobbs is the worst when it comes to this. Although I watch, I really dread doing so because its so much work to have to sift between the real facts LESS the opinions and comments you guys make. Thank God for a sound mind!

Is he affraid to say something that is in the closet right now?

He's so scared to his own Ghost….

He's avoiding the media because the media is on a witchhunt. They are desperate to twist some more of his words up. It's amusing that the media bashes him unmercifully, then wonders why he doesn't want to talk. Just mind-boggling.

Gee, even George W Bush didn't start hiding from the press until AFTER the general election.

So much for bringing back transparency to politics…

Hey… it works for Chelsea Clinton, so why not for Sen. Obama. Chelsea''s out their stumping for Hillary just like Bill and the rest of her surrogates, yet the press has always been off limits. She NEVER has to answer ANY questions from the press.

Considering the horrible job ABC did with that so-called debate, and the ever-evolving media spin and hype, it would probably be a good idea if mainstream media just stayed the flock out of the campaigns altogether.

does he plan to be a dictator? … he is so full of himself!!!

Hillary '08

I'm so glad that CNN starts reporting news that don't favor Obama.

Obama flip-flop that's why he want to aviods the media. Oh…..I think he want to talk to John Kerry first before talk to the media. Go away William Ayers and Obama.

I say good for him! The media has shown their distaste for the African American People and are seemingly so afraid that this black man just might win this election, now they are trying to drag him in dirt, doodoo and anything they can to make Senator Clinton win the Primary so that McCain can beat the mess out of her. She is a BIG LIER and does not care how she wins even if it takes the Democratic Party down and the people of the United States and McCain is the same way. After all she herself said that she and McCain are very good friends.

Give me a break! Barak will win and even tho I am white I am happy that it will happen.

Rochelle
Redan, GA

Is this the behavior we should expect from a man who says he's ready to lead the greatest nation in the world? I don't think so. If Senator Obama isn't willing to face the press, how's he ever going to be able to face adverserial leaders?

This convinces me even further that Senator Obama is not yet ready to be President.

Obama flip-flop that's why he want to aviods the media. Oh…..I think he want to talk to John Kerry first talk to the media. Go away William Ayers and Obama.

Alot of chicken movement is occurring from Obama. If he can't deal with tough questions now, do you think that Obama can handle those same questions as PRESIDENT or even the Nominee for the Democrats.

Please! Obama is taking questions from reporters. He is all over the local news.

He is trying to get votes……. He should NOT be wasting his time with the media. The media is just trying to cause Barack and Hillary to FIGHT over something stupid!
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede

It seems like the media's primary intent is to prolong the race, increasing their attention (and earnings) at the expense of the nation's future. Obama is smart not to trust them at this time.

Who cares. Stop whining. You've got plenty of fodder. Just open your ears at the events you are supposed to cover and think for yourselves. Is it possible that you don't really need to be spoonfed in order to produce 10 inches of copy? Stop using Clinton's words to characterize what Obama is doing and saying. That would be a refreshing break for all of us.

Wow!!!!! Obama is afraid of the media. I guess he is afraid that he is going to say something stupid. Clinton is always available because she is not afraid. If you cant stand the heat Obama, get out of the kitchen.

Hillary 08′ baby!!!!!

What is Barack Obama acting like he's the almighty? Is he afraid that he might say something that will blow up in his face before super tuesday. Who does he think he's fooling? Go Hillary! The toughest candidate running in the ticket.

The 'MEDIA' is looking for something to 'TWIST' in the final hours before the primary!
Yea Media how you like that for the Bias Coverage!
Don't complain now it's because of all your Bias Coverage Sen. Obama has to now untwist what you guys twisted!
Not to mention that pathetic debate on Wed that took 45 min to get to an important issue!
Smart move Sen. Obama! We see tha game the media is playing. Look at how many photos of Hillary they have on here today its disgusting!
We will win Pa and most definately you will win NC!
BaROCK!

Can you Blame the man?? When the press prints every lie that comes out of Hillarys mouth and never investigate them first.

When The press has refused to do thier job and REPORT the NEWS that comes out on Hillary almost DAILY!

I personally wouldn't speak to another reporter until one grew a pair and had the GUTS to report the truth about Hillary and not let her LAUGH OFF their questions.

Because everytime he opens his mouth he says something stupid. He is hiding out he doesnt like answering any hard questions, he likes to stick to his script. I think people are starting to see the true Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boy, you'd think Obama had stood them up for a date to the prom. What a bunch of whiners.

Maybe you guys in the media would get more respect from Obama (and Clinton, for that matter) if you weren't such a bunch of shallow, insipid, know-nothings.

Why aren't out running down real stories. Like the Pentagon's use of bought and paid for military analysts to manipulate media coverage of the war.

Oh, I forgot. That would make you look dumber than you already do.

Obama appear to be one who will get aggravated easily.

Also, he was so negative to the good people of Pennsylvania. We do not need a president who insults the people.

Now Strongely for Hillary Clinton

If I were a candidate, I would grant only interviews to recognized serious analysts and not to reporters, which are only interested in scandal, rumors and in saw discord between candidates.

Having enough money available, I would convey my message by
paid programs or publications

TOM

Could it be the same old politics of Washington in ducking press questions?

Oops, forgot Barack Obambi was the new face of Washington.

Mr. Obamas avoidance of the media gives confort to our thought that we are in the presence of the 21st., century's GREAT IMPOSTOR

I'd avoid them too… everytime he opens his mouth he losses a point in the polls…

People are seeing the total and complete hypocracy that is Obama!

NOBAMA – NO WAY

Give the guy a break he is campaigning, like community organizers do, they work until the last call has been made, the last door has been knocked on, and the last hand has been shaken—you people make a big deal out of cornflakes, geez!!!!

OBAMA TALKS ABOUT FUTURE HOPE AND HE IS NOT READY FOR THE PRESS NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

considering how invested the media's been in HRC's campaign, why would he consort with the enemy?

Gee, Tony Snow must be writing this fluff. I just heard an interview with him a few minutes ago.

Reading the responses by the readers over the past few days, I see an OVERWHELMING support for Obama. I, too, support Obama and have dug into my wallet 3 times to prove it. It seems what America is saying is "we're not gonna take it anymore!" We deserve a new option, and that option has made itself available through Obama.

We don't expect perfection or miracles, we expect to have a say in how our government works. We expect accountability. We expect our Senators, Representatives, and even our President to be looking out for AMERICA FIRST, everyone else second.

Americans are notorious for their generosity the world over, but with the country in its current state of disgrace, we can barely feed & house ourselves. We will lose our reputation as a generous donor because of the corruption of government over the past 20 years.

So now we shout CHANGE. Now we demand change.

He probably doesn't want to put his foot in his mouth again…to close to the primary.
he's not good at answering questions, he just llikes to memorize speeches. what a joke.

HILLARY 08

That sound you hear is the sound of a chicken coming home to roost. Stamp my foot. Turn and pout. Flip a finger. Wag it all about. But never ever forget how to talk out of both sides of your mouth. Pathetic.

Can anyone blame him for avoiding the media? It's the media that has turned this primary season into a circus. This has been nothing short of a mud-slinging, he-said/she-said, trash-talking slander fest. And most of it is because of the way the candidates word have been interpreted by the media. I imagine there won't be any pulitzer prizes anytime in the near future. Investigative journalism has become tabloid journalism.

god forbid he would answer any question that hasn't been scripted for him. He is such a fraud!