Comments on: Abercrombie mystery behind Obama's Indiana speech

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:03:55 +0000

Is this reaching for news or what? Who cares why two guys were wearing A&F Tshirts? Plants? And the purpose would be...? Is CNN a news organization anymore or just a video version of the National Enquirer. What an incredible waste of news space. Great use of your degree Jeannie. This is tough, hard news. So much so that I'm surprized Wolf doesn't give it attention in his silly situation room.

By: max

max — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:03:23 +0000

You all are really idiots, So what....... Please gather some real news, we are done with CNN you all are really idiots, cant wait until you are sold because the new owners wont want you what a mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:02:06 +0000

Those shirts were very distracting. Particularly the shirt on the far left with "Fitch". Ugh. Product placement?

By: Dante

Dante — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:01:58 +0000

LOL I think there are more important things to investigate than this.....(I wondered about it too but come on CNN...)

By: The American People

The American People — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:51 +0000

Breaking news, it spelled out a secret message. Are you guys serious? Some people like that brand... breaking news 6 people behind Barack were wearing Levi's! ZOMG!

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:37 +0000

Why? Are these mystified puzzled viewers Nazi dress code enforcers?

By: Alonzo Demetrius

Alonzo Demetrius — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:00:09 +0000

I must say, those three guys don't appear to be very happy. Wonder why???

By: John in TX

John in TX — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:58:50 +0000

"Controversy?" That word has lost all meaning thanks to things like this.

By: eli

eli — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:58:22 +0000

hey CNN, what kind of questions you are trying to raise about Obama! That's sick!

By: Joshua College Station Texas

Joshua College Station Texas — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:57:31 +0000

If it wasn't Jeanne Moos, I'd say, give me a break! But you're a funny lady, Jeanne. At least you don't take yourself too seriously. I'll be sure to check it out.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:56:46 +0000

Maybe they were Obama supporters wearing Abecrombie and Fitch tee
shirts? So What? It would be cool though if they also read "YES WE
CAN" on the back. Hey, what a great idea.

Obama 08.

By: I thought it was me!

I thought it was me! — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:56:10 +0000

I was watching the speech and thought all of those shirts in a row was the weirdest thing!!!!!

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:55:52 +0000

I think this wins as the most ridiculous space filler of a story I have ever seen.

By: Gail in Illinois

Gail in Illinois — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:54:19 +0000

Are you kidding me??? Where's the "news". Isn't this a news channel?? Lame.

By: Carlos

Carlos — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:53:43 +0000

Controversy? Dear god, whom ever is making this a controversy really has too much time on their hands.

By: William J. Samarin

William J. Samarin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:53:09 +0000

Calling that a "concession speech" was a blow below the belt.

By: Robert Mpls

Robert Mpls — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:51:06 +0000

Are...you...kidding me?

C'mon, guys. It's hardly a slow news day.

By: writing on the wall

writing on the wall — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:50:44 +0000

CNN. When you are bored, pick up a book to read, OK?

By: theresa

theresa — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:50:16 +0000

Oh Lord. Now people has to change clothes to attend his rallies.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:50:03 +0000

Please, CNN, devote at least an entire hour of riveting coverage to this critical issue. Leave no stone unturned in exposing Senator Obama's ties to the Clothing-That-Was-Trendy-Ten-Years-Ago Lobby.

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:49:12 +0000

who cares

By: mark

mark — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:49:03 +0000

we were wondering what the deal with this was!

By: eddie n. powellnye

eddie n. powellnye — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:58 +0000

NOW ITS DOWN TO WHAT T-SHIRTS SOMEONE IS WEARING. IF THEY ARE SPIES– WHO CARES. WHAT BOTHERS ME IS THAT BITTER TAPE. NO ONE HAS ASKED HOW IT GOT OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE. IT IS MIGHTY STRANGE THAT BILLARYS PRIVATE FUND RAISER COMMENTS HAVE NEVER HIT THE AIR WAVES. I SMELL A SKUNK. LIKE WE SAY IN THE SOUTH– 'IF IT WALK LIKE A DUCK, BUT BARKS LIKE A DOG, THEN IT IS A DOG UNTIL IT LAYS AN EGG'.

By: ejmounsey Granville Ohio

ejmounsey Granville Ohio — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:49 +0000

Sometimes a shirt is just a shirt.

By: Chris - Hemet, Ca.

Chris - Hemet, Ca. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:02 +0000

Obvious space aliens that have no idea what to wear to a political rally.

By: Superdelegate

Superdelegate — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:47:05 +0000

I don't know who they were, but the little one bugged me so much, looked like he was on coke, obviously not a Obama supported.

By: nice work

nice work — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:46:51 +0000

Cnn, glad you're focusing on the important news stories! Great work

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:45:54 +0000

This is officially the dumbest "article" I've ever read.

By: RFP

RFP — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:45:09 +0000

So lame... who cares?

By: Seth

Seth — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:44:46 +0000

"Be sure to tune in to the 6 p.m. hour of The Situation Room, when CNN's Jeannie Moos explores this controversy over casual wear" The Situation Room has just officially "jumped the shark."

By: seattle sue

seattle sue — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:44:39 +0000

I'm sure some of you people will be writing that this is a Clinton plot of some kind.

By: Arkansas Undertaker

Arkansas Undertaker — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:43:24 +0000

What are you talking about CNN?

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:43:21 +0000

Who cares? Yet another excuse to give more airtime to Obama.

This is pathetic.

By: Yes, check this

Yes, check this — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:42:58 +0000

Looks like CNN is not having any better job than doing this analysis. How about covering all the news properly and unbiased.

By: MD in OK

MD in OK — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:42:30 +0000

Cnn, Are you serious? At least they are clothed. You think that's bad, then try walking through the mall where we actually see pornographic pictures.

Who is paying you to report these kind of stories. Maybe I'll encourage my daughter to major in journalism and get a job with one of the major network news stations because it doesn't take much research or effort to report nonsense.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:42:11 +0000

Are you serioius CNN? Please tell me you're kidding.

This network has helped manufacture a lot of non-stories for the sole purpose of selling "news" that keeps this campaign going.

This is a new low.

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:41:43 +0000

Are you serioius CNN? Please tell me you're kidding.

This network has helped manufacture a lot of non-stories for the sole purpose of selling "news" that keeps this campaign going.

This is a new low.

By: Salaam, Lawrence KS

Salaam, Lawrence KS — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:41:17 +0000

This is a non-issue. Most college students dress alike, and a lot of them tend to wear that brand. In addition, the majority of college students tend to be Obama supporters. This apparently was no deliberate commercial for the clothing brand.

By: John

John — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:41:16 +0000

WHY in the world is this considered news? Aren't there much more important things that CNN should be reporting on?

By: Sugar ~n~ Spice

Sugar ~n~ Spice — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:40:31 +0000

They were more than likely planted like most of the "white" people were at so many of his other rallies. Just to gain the A&F age group. Maybe if he has an old guy with a Depends T-Shirt on maybe he can get the Senior crowd he has been missing out on? He is sooooooooo fake.

By: Jeff M.

Jeff M. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:40:10 +0000

Seriously?

SERIOUSLY?

By: Barry

Barry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:40:07 +0000

Huh!? What the...? It's actually being looked into...?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:39:18 +0000

THIS is all you have to report on?? This article is flat out stupid.

I'm officially NOT going to visit the Clinton News Network any longer. Everytime I open an article, I can feel the brain cells dying as I try to read this garbage.

This probably won't even get posted. If it's not geared toward Clinton, it gets ignored.

Later CNN. Have fun continuing to kiss Clinton Azz.

By: R. T.

R. T. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:39:16 +0000

He sells subliminal ads during speeches while he is railing against being influenced by lobbyists and their money? Priceless.

By: Mike Tomlinson

Mike Tomlinson — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:38:38 +0000

this is completely ridiculous, if anyone makes a big deal out of three guys wearing A&F t-shirts, then political coverage has reached a new low in this country

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:38:34 +0000

Are you kidding me CNN? A controversy? What controversy?

I'll tell you what the "controversy" is, the MAINSTREAM MEDIA, and your incessant creation of "controversy" out of thin air!

Stick to the REAL issues and stop trying to make things into something they are not.

By: Nunya

Nunya — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:37:39 +0000

I noticed them during the speech. I wondered who was clever enough to engage them in some guerilla advertising. : )

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:37:21 +0000

Interesting...very interesting. I could not help but think they seemed out of place I was watching the speech live. They looked kinda nervous and very suspicious I must say...

By: Nimesh Patel, Antioch, Ca

Nimesh Patel, Antioch, Ca — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:37:14 +0000

Another sound example of what's important for the media pundits.....lets make A&F a "very important political issue to discuss" and lets spend many hours spinning and analysing this so very imporatant issue and put the high gas prices on the back burner........

By: Captain Cannabis

Captain Cannabis — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:36:46 +0000

Is this the type of primary coverage we deserve? I think not. CNN needs to screen this type of crap because I'm a lot more worried about that state of the country than a few preppies who wear Abercrombie and Fitch. It's no wonder American people are misinformed and misguided when it comes to politics. If this is the best you can do CNN, then I seriously have to call into question your integrity. Stick to what matters, not "bitter" comments or the nonsensical rantings of an angry black pastor that has no bearing on Senator Obama's stance or policies.