April 25, 2008
Posted: 09:00 AM ET
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Watch those guys that were behind Obama.

(CNN) — The Internet has been abuzz since Sen. Barack Obama gave his concession speech Tuesday after losing the Pennsylvania Democratic primary to rival Sen. Hillary Clinton.  But, all  the talk hasn't been about anything said by Obama.  Instead, the attention has been focused on the three young men who were behind Obama wearing Abercrombie and Fitch t-shirts.

Watch John Roberts and Kyra Phillips interview "the Abercrombie guys" in this clip from American Morning.

Related video: Watch Jeanne Moos's Aber-Obama and Fitch

Filed under: American Morning • Barack Obama • Pennsylvania


Jose'   April 25th, 2008 11:55 am ET

A news article about three guys behind Obama wearing Abercrombie and Fitch t-shirts.

Disgusting journalism.

Greg, San Francisco, CA   April 25th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Yet another useless media moment in a long line of useless media moments during this never ending circus.

SUE, Michigan   April 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Well, these guys did a good job of turning attention away from a really blah speech by Obama, didn't they?

Sharon Minnesota   April 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I'm hoping they're Clinton supporters planted there to give a little dig to Obama's failed campaign.

Mixen   April 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

We're involved in 2 wars and THIS is what cnn calls "news".

Matthew   April 25th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

If they were planted by AF, they could have gotten better looking guys. It goes along with AF's marketing plan. These guys look like they spent the better part of their college years swilling beer, and ended up with a dead end retail job.

Alice   April 25th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Um… are we supposed to care about this?

Carl   April 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Welcome to the downfall of America…. this is more important apparently than working out Energy Bills in Congress…

congrats..

Debbie   April 25th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

They were cute!

North Carolina   April 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

And why exactly would I care who they are? Does wearing a sophomoric logo confer some special status of which I am unaware??

Kay-Arizona   April 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Saw the interview. Nice young men and they weren't quite sure how they ended up right behind Sen. Obama during the speech. Two aren't even supporters and remain undecided. A little staging perhaps?

Johnny   April 25th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

These guys are the youthful and younger generation which is a generation of change. I strongly believe that they are standing for something and someone that is permanent (CHANGE) for the entire American Nation. Obama cuts across the whites and the blacks.He bridges the divide in race,ethnicity,politics,culture and believe.

Mike, Las vegas, NV   April 25th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

My god, anything to gain attention. No wonder Fox News destroys this network.

Bdub   April 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

so Summer's Eve comes in a 3-pack now?

what is the point of this story?

Marge Hibbing Mn   April 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Since this is a negative post about obama I doubt it will be listed. But they are a bunch of viagra popping good old white boys. Who have jelly balls and afraid of a woman who is a strong contender and would make one heck of a president.

Only because they are MEN do they want to see a MAN in charge. They will approve of someone who has absolutely no business being the president of this country, because he knows absolutely squat about running this country. He sat out all the votes in Illinois senate because he did not want people to ask him why he didn't vote on hard topics.
He doesn't vote on any of the hard subjects in the US senate, such as giving our troops more time between deployment,.and more health benefits. If you don't believe this go to the congressional record, online, to see all the crucial votes obama sat out. Since the gangsters and crooks in Chicago and Iraq were grooming him to run for the presidency he didn't want to get caught in a conterversary he would rather sit the votes out AND HE DID. As I said he does not deserve to be president. He jumps and dances and waves and gives speeches written by other people and the youth are zonked out like they are at the American Idol Trials. This is not a personality contest it is a campaign to pick a QUALIFIED PERSON TO RUN THIS COUNTRY. Look at what happened eight years ago, the stupid people elected bush, well the stupid people are going to slip obama in as the candidate and give the presidency to MCCain…obama can not beat him…….

After further review,Texas   April 25th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hiring Tony Snow,the mouthpiece for the jackboots and this stupid news,tell me CNN is desperate and losing all credibility.

Hattie / Chicago   April 25th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

THE SUMMER'S EVE COMMENT IS WAY FUNNY.. I MUST AGREE !!! THIS IS SO NOT IMPORTANT..

Kenneth M   April 25th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

This is just an attempt to show that Obama supports Gay Rights.

Magoo   April 25th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Did anyone actually care about these guys? I think not.

honkey white guy from cali   April 25th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Tabloid journalism at its best!

Can We Get To The Real News Now!

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can!!

vjh   April 25th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Oh, c'mon Posters….have a little sense of humor. Stop being so Republican.

Erik - Dallas, TX   April 25th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Is this what our media has come to "entertainment"? I could care less about them. On second thought, this morning as I was pumping $3.50 gas into my car I wondered how if I would look hot in one of those t-shirts. NOT!

Let's refocus on the real issues people, gas prices, increasing foreclosures, never ending Iraq war, looming recession, increased crime, lack of health care, high inflation, increasing job loss, out of date education, system, etc….

Stephanie-in-Vegas   April 25th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

LMAO @ "so Summer's Eve comes in a 3-pack now?" good one Bdub!

abh   April 25th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

What's really ironic is that A&F isn't particularly known for embracing gender equality and racial diversity …

TEXAN   April 25th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Hillary is manipulative, vindictive, divisive, shameless, back-stabbing person. Why people keep voting for her?????
CLINTONS=REPUBLICANS
Wake up democrats, you need our support Independents, but we do not see you being very smart on this one. All the support that Obama is having form Independents and some Republicans will go away if you Democrats do not stand up, have a back bone and finish this bloody race that the Clintos + Republicans are doing to your Party.

Democrats + Independents + Some Republicans = Win for Obama!

JoAnne, OH   April 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Dear Sharon,

A failed campaign is when you are behind in the delegate count, the popularity count and the number of states. You do the math.

TEXAN   April 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Why the media has become so negative towards Obama????? You should be fair and balance, or you guys are afraid of the Clintons????

GP   April 25th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Cranky, cranky…..it is a feature story, not the lead on their program. Lighten up! Lots of us noticed it and it doesn't hurt anyone to ask them what the deal was. It's not like they called it breathless breaking news or anything. It's spring - go have an ice cream cone. You'll feel better!!

Bob   April 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

The news media makes me sick. This is not news.

Marshall in Nebraska   April 25th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Wow…this is such big news. What is next?

Razia   April 25th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I agree with TEXAN.

Elizabeth M   April 25th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

This must be another company will be giving Obama big bucks for the advertisement of their goods. You have to give this guy credit, he knows how to get money. This sure wasn't an accident that they were all behind Obama. Ya think!

sara   April 25th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Obama is simply and candidly, UNELECTABLE. He was a great news story for awhile, but that tide has turned.
Get real independents and dems…vote for a realistic candidate in the election, who can do the job. Otherwise please dont' bother going to those booths…
Clinton can deliver. Obama, with his huge margin of supporters, money , crazy preacher entourage etc CANNOT even close the primary deal, what will he deliver in office for us? No hope no change!!
Those are the facts, and the stark reality. Hope , change, sounds pretty but sounds like a fairy tale to me! lol

Matthew Brown   April 25th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Clinton should shake Obamas hand and go to the kitchen because she will never make commander in chief.

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