I have two questions, when he says he can bring change and hope, how? I hear him say it all the time but not HOW he is going to do it. We all know the senate and house are already paid for somehow is he going to get rid of lobbyists all together? that is the only way to make real change in washington. So a real answer to how?
Or what does he think about having 90% of the black vote and how does he justify telling the superdelegates to vote for the pop. vote they helped get instead of voting who they think is best qualified when it is more than evident that the 90% black vote is based on him being black and not what he stands for, which is the right way to vote for a president, race or qualifications?

In 2006 we elected a Democrat controlled Congress with promises of "Change". Since then they haven't done a thing with Social Security or Inmirgration. Promised to cut out pork,spending and earmarks. Cut fuel prices and be independent from foreign oil along with countless other promises of change. Yet we're worse off now under a Democrat controlled Congress. How does your call for change in Washington deal with that?

Mr. Wolf please ask Senator Obama the followings:

1. What makes you difference from other democratic presidents before you?
2.What are your plans for the enviroment?
3.Are you going to continue the bush/ Republican policies .
4.Whoud you keep us informed before you take action.
5.Would you consider Senator Hillary as your running mate.
6.What are your plan on gas price and consumption.

Abi & Kazeem, Alpharetta GA Chattahoochee High Sch.

I have it on good authority that the Clinton campaign will file an application to the court regarding Fla. and Mich. They will argue that both elections fall under state/federal constitutional law. In other words, you cannot separate out the Dem. primary election from the state election process. The question will be who has the greater right – the DNC or the constitution? Politics aside I think the Clinton group has a strong argument. The results in Michigan and Florida must be counted otherwise Clinton supporters will cry foul.

As President, how will Obama crack down on this never-ending epidemic of police abuse and misuse of power, particularly against African American males? Also, will he hold judges accountable for their rulings which clearly reflects a miscarriage of justice (i.e., Sean Bell case)? It's my sincere hope that you, Mr. Wolf, will these questions to Mr. Obama.

I initially supported Obama and continue to do so. proudly ! I was fortunate to see him at two events in Indiana – it is he, not Clinton, who
initiated the enthusiasm, the energy , the quest for change – it is he who has made this election electric~ My question for our future President is, "Do you need help packing for your move to D.C.?"

Marni B. Todd
Hanover, IN

For the unfortunate people who brought gas hog Trucks, Vans, Cars, and Sport Utility Vehicles for work before gas prices went way up. As President , would you purpose a plan for Research and Development of a product or products to help americans boost potential gas hogs into more Fuel Efficient Vehicles ?

P.S.
I speak this question in the form of recent and older generation vehicles made by Car Makers, before these Car Maker giants, agree to your demands of producing Fuel Efficient Vehicles only.

P.S. II
Also, not after your demands for Fuel Efficient Vehicles have been met too of course.

Most of the answers to these questions can be found by simply researching the candidate.

Would you mind asking Senator Obama if he has any specific plans for the future of the space program?

Thanks.

Wolf,

Please ask Mr. Obama to detail how investments in solar and wind and the electricity grid can create jobs in America, decrease foreign oil and financial dependence, and promote peace in the Middle East. Many thanks.

Our nation is quickly becoming behind in scientific progress, and Capital Hill is partly to blame. To name two examples, stem cell research and particle physics research are two areas that are repeatedly cut short–and both have extreme importance in their respective fields (stem cells for medical research, and particle physics for unraveling the very fabric of our universe). How will Obama contribute to ensuring that our nation still holds a place as one of the top research nations in the world?

Everyone knows what a different senior staff make, but no one seems to be willing to say who they are going to be.

(a) Is he willing to say whom he would appoint to senior positions, or
(b) has he not thought that through (not a good sign), or
(c) is he witholding it because it might cost him votes, in which case people would want to know

Candidates talk abou their plans for X, but the success of a plan depends on the people carrying it out. How can we have confidence in anyone's plan, if we don't know who those people are?

I'd like to ask him why he's afraid to debate. I'd like to ask him why he subjected his children to Reverend Wright's lunacy. I'd like to ask him why he called for Don Imus to be fired even though he and his wife are bigger racists than Don Imus could ever aspire to being. I'd like to ask him about Rezko and Ayers. I'd like to ask him why he stutters and stammers all the time except when he's reading a pre-written speech. I'd like to ask him why he stole my Florida vote. I'd like to ask him why his followers act like pit bulls with rabies on all the posts and why they are so hate-filled. I'd like to ask him why being a community organizer qualifies him to be President. I'd like to ask him why he voted "present" so many times when he wasn't hitting the wrong button.

The NUMBER ONE question I would like to ask him is:

WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS CHANGE YOU KEEP PREACHING ABOUT??????????

I want to know when is he coming back to Iowa? We miss him.

Obama has an opportunity to unite the party and include the Clintons, seating Florida and Michigan, and galvanizing the 50% of the democratic party and independents that want to see Hillary – with her experience – in the White House. How will he do this?

Please ask Senator Obama if he thinks that after 8 years of George Bush the American electorate realizes that voting for someone they think they'd like to have a beer with is not the best criteria to use in reaching their decision.

Ask him how does he propose to decrease and or eliminate white house lobbyist? How are they identified? Have him compare his campaign management expertise to ending Washington corruption. In other words, he ran a fine tuned campaign from top to bottom. Knowing where to set up offices, funding, contributions, etc. Give us a strategy for eliminating lobbyist who are presuading the various members and committees to vote on their behalf.

Regarding a gas reprieve, can a tax deduction or credit be provided for using public transportation, as long as a receipt is provided. Secondly, can we have a strike date. Choose a Saturday, and request everyone not to drive their car. Can you ask American citizens to make this committment?

When I first saw Mr. Obama deliver the keynote address at the 2004 Democratic Convention, I said to myself, "I hope this man will one day become President." I thought 2012 or perhaps 2016. When I learned that he was running this term, I lost all respect for him because his views and issues are almost identical to Clinton's. I deeply wanted to see a woman President and I think his haste has hurt not only the first viable woman candidate but also will hinder his capability of being the best President he could've been. This is history: what's eight years? I am also a Florida Democrat who intends to vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. My question is: Why couldn't he wait?

I am a loyal Obama supporter, though sometimes I do see some hypocrisies that I see in all the candidates. I want to know if Obama would be willing to take public financing as he pledged to do earlier? If so, why? If not, why not and what has changed?

Ask him is he really a muslim.
What does he think of mocking senator clinton reference" Kodak theatre debates."
How does he smile so much?
Where is his healthcare plans going?
Why does he choose to attack Senator Clinton instead of Mcain?
What does he think of abortion. Would he rather teenage girls pregnant and disowned?
What does Obama have that Senator Clinton have and Mcain don't have?
Shouldn't the Democrats be together fighting Mcain?

I am very happy the Rev.Wright has said that.Most of the things he says are true,but we as Americans do not want to hear them say.We lie to ourselves!!What he says it's the truth that we're facing right now.Why so many terror attacks?Why the whole world hate us?Why don't they attack other countries?It isn't because they envy our way of living,it is that WE THINK THAT THEY SHOULD LIVE THE WAY WE THINK IT"S THE RIGHT ONE!!We're wrong there!!We need democracy for the whole world ,and let them live the life they think is fair!They can't see what we see!I don't care about Obama or Hillary!But the whole world loves OBAMA!!Is that a sign?

"Senator Barack Obama,
what do you think will be IMMEDIATE consequence of a rather fast withdrawal of the US troops from Iraq, on the economy, on national security?"

-key word here: immediate_

I want to know if he may consider a join tiket with Hillary as his VP running mate. Thanks.

Three questions:
1. Why is he not telling the truth about Jeremiah Wright? I was told yesterday that every black person in this country knows who Jeremiah Wright is and what he stands for, that his sermons are sold and sent everywhere, and there is no way Obama did not know the contents of Wright's sermons.

2. Just what process in Washington does he intend to change? The process in Washington is prescribed by the Constitution, where the Congress makes the laws, and sends them to the President to sign. His colleagues from decades back state that he will not be pinned down, but if he wishes to be leader of the free world, it is time for him to give some concrete answers. Taking questions is part of the job, but I'm not sure he knows that.

3. Does he know that requirements for improving gas mileage were enacted after the gas shortages of the 70s and that it took 10 years? Does he have a plan for gas prices that has a slight possibility of working or helping the people at all?

Could you ask Obama, if elected; will he please teach the African American community to say the word "ask" properly instead of "axe"
If that is accomplished, his presidency will be worthwhile in my opinion.

Ask him if he received the Ancient Irish Blessing I sent . . . he must have.

Mr. Obama,

What will you do to make Muslim-Americans feel more comfortable about residing in this country? I know many Muslim-Americans who worry that, should we experience another terrorist attack perpetrated by Muslim extremists in the future — an attack which has been all but guaranteed by the Deptartment of Homeland Security — they'll be unfairly targeted as un-American. Thank you.

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What is/was your relationship with William Ayers? You might as well get it out now . I listen to the the talk radio shows and they are waiting to ponce on this during the fall. .

How does he feel about the suspension of Habeas Corpus for so-called "enemy combatants", and would he re-instate it?

"Senator Barack Obama,
If elected president, after the troops withdrawal (that I believe you are for), what will be the foreign policy in Iraq and what will be the new functions and life of all these soldiers?"

Pls. do not bring up Rev. Wright. Ask about how he plans to bring about peace to the middle east, Africa and how he intend to crack down on terrorism all over the world.

Ask him what are his relationships with Bill Ayers and Louis Farafan? Also, shouldn't all Americans be allowed to vote and make a difference. Why does he oppose the re-vote of Florida and Michican voters? This Democrat voting process is flawed if they are not allowed to stand and be counted.

What has Senator Obama accomplished during his term as US Senator relating to the economy, foriegn policy, not being energy dependent, securing the borders, regulating the market speculators that drive the price of oil and other commodities up?

As he is campaigning against special interests owning Washington, does he support the RIAA and the Pro-IP Act?

Will Michelle Obama be proud of America even if he fails to win the presidency?

Mr. Wolf,
ask Obama & all federal officials SPECIFICALLY;

1)Does America need another Gasoline refinery? Yes or No
2) Where should we put it specifically?
3)What are the roadblocks?
4)What is the solution?
5) Does he have any consensus with any fellow Senators?

and
6) when is he going to learn Spanish?

I would ask Obama…

How could you even allow yourself to be interviewed by Wolf Blitzer? Almost similar to being interviewed by a former Clinton aide whose name starts with George and we all know how that went.

Do you believe the reason Wolf supports Hillary is because he feels safer with Hillary's defense of the state of Israel and her desire to "obliterate" Iran rather than Obama's willingness to find real peace with input from all parties including the Palestinians?

I don't have any questions but I do have some answers to one of the questions on this blog.

In regards to Obama’s experience, Abraham Lincoln spent 8 years as a State Senator and 2 years as a US Senator before he became President. Obama has spent 7 years as State Senator and 3 years in the US Senate. Obama is as qualified as Abraham Lincoln was before he became President.

Senator Obama is a constitutional law professor and civil rights lawyer who has done more work in the community than most professionals. The March 20 edition of Time Magazine had an article called “Does experience matter in a President?” After you read the article you would realize that Obama is actually a preferred choice over Clinton and McCain, because doing the wrong thing over and over again is more detrimental than being successful in a few things.

Senator Obama,
Why do you believe that a woman has the right to abort her child if she chooses to do so? God is the sole author and creator of all life. When a child is conceived in a mother's womb it is by the grace of God; man and woman only cooperated with God in this act of conception.
In Gen. 4:1 Eve gives thanks to the Lord for haven given her a man child.
In Luke 1:40-45 "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant (not a glob of random cells or an non-entity) leaped in her womb…(The child in Elizabeth's womb was six months old). Have you never hear the expression "Mother with Child?" What is there not to understand in this statement? Chicago. Illinois

What are your plans to stabilize the housing market?

Do NOT ask him about Wright! He does not derserve to have this thrown at him again and again! My main concern is that you, Wolfe, be gracious and fair with the man and not show your biases. Some good questions have been mentioned here. Most any would be good but the key is how you handle them yourself! Be fair and don't argue!

At what point in the primary process do you think Hilary lost her integrity and forgot this is not about her, but about the people. Why cant' Dean act like a leader and tell Hilary to step down?

What is your favorite beer?
How do you feel about being so close to being the nominee for President of the US of America?
What is the biggest misconception about you?
Would you consider another woman other than HRC as VP candidate? I think that would seal the deal.
Do you have any Pets?
Thanks.

Dear Mr. Blitzer–Here is the question I would like you to ask Senator Obama:

Dear Senator Obama,

Like your father, I came to the United States as an African student more than 20 years ago. I became a US citizen and I love this country dearly and deep down my heart. America has given me everything, including a good education and most importantly: HOPE. But given the daunting challenges: wars, economic downfalls, states collapsing, hunger, corruption, chaos, and many other problems facing Africans from Darfur to the Congo to other parts of Africa, my heart goes out every day to the peoples of Africa who are part of me; and for whom I would do anything to alleviate the misery in Africa. My question to you is: How do you honestly feel about Africa? Do you truly embrace your African heritage and how? What will you do to help Africa, if by the Grace of God you become President of this powerful nation?

Thank you for your answer.

Mactar DIAGNE, PhD
Bowling Green, KY

A critical issue that hasn't received as much attention as it deserves concerns judicial appointments, particularly to the Supreme Court. With Mr. McCain promising to continue appointing judges like Alito and Roberts, what is Mr. Obama's philosophy on this subject, and what qualities would he seek to promote in considering judicial appointments?

This headline should read: "What would you like me to ask Hilary Clinton?" This page would been draped with messages asking her to drop out.

With Obama emerging as the probable candidate for the Democratic party, I think it's important to understand how someone who claims to be a uniter and someone who represents change can attend an all black church? Sounds like the same old same to me, despite the controversy raised by his former pastor.

Question: Why does he always appear to be so arrogant, seemingly anti-American, and mostly voted 'present' instead of a clear yes or no?

How does Senator Obama plan to get health and prescription care out of the hands of the big drug and insurance companies? Is there a way to return power to the doctors and nurses? Is there a way to limit drug companies' big money, big profit attitudes? Will he provide universal healthcare that not only offers healthcare to all citizens, but at a reasonable price. A description of an unreasonable amount: I'm a healthy, self-employed woman in her early 30's who pays $450/month for health coverage, even though I only see a physician for routine checkups once to twice a year. And that price does not include any maternity or labor and delivery coverage in case of pregnancy.

Yes, please ask him about tangential people like Sandie above said to. You know, because his wife and his ex-minister are the ones running right?

You're ratings will go higher, you'll have successfully convicted him of racism by implication by asking him questions he can't answer.

Please! This is important stuff here. I'm not sure if the previous 8-9 questions about race and Rev Wight are enough.

In my view, I believe Rush Limbaugh and Hillary have a drinking problem. Both are showing signs of abberant behaviour.

Wolf, PLEASE DO NOT START WITH REV WRIGHT. That is over, no more to say do not waste voters time with unnecessary questions.

I do want to know from Obama just what his plans are – he needs to get tough and give us more than he has on what exactly some of his plans are – not just that he has them. The voters need to clearly know that he has more than just "plans" on economy, war, and what is his plan about getting our gas prices under control.

Also he needs to get more aggresive and go after Hillary and yes McCain. They both have so much baggage too but all news focuses on anything negative on him instead of on McCain or Hillary.
So my question to Obama is WHY ARE YOU BETTER CANDIDATE THAN HILLARY AND WHY SHOULD REPUBLICANS COME OVER AND FORGET MCCAIN. Clear clear Obama. You made a good start in your speech after North Carolina keep it going

Blitzer we are not going to make your jon for you each time you plan to meet someone.
We already did it for the pope. This time you have to figure it out by yourself

ask him if really believe that Jesus Christ's death on the cross bought us eternal redemption. He may try to side step, but don't let him. Try to get a direct answer.

WOLF DONT DISGRACE YOURSELF–PLEASE

Ask him, Why don't you drop out of the race now and avoid your defeat come Novemember?

Ask him how he plans to convice typical white people to vote for him?

If you really mean it,
ask about his relationships with Palestine supporters before 2006. Ask him why he chose Pakistan for his travel to study "feudal community"?

Can you please ask Senator Obama to explain how he got his seat in the Illinois State Senate?

Newsweek article said that one of the members of the Illinois State Senate wanted to run for the U.S. Senate. She asked Senator Obama to run for Illinois State Senate to fill her seat. After she lost the seat in the U.S. Senate she came back to Chicago, and asked Senator Obama if she could run against him for the seat in the Senate. He said that she couldn't because he was going very strong to get the seat. She went ahead and tried to get about 800 people (it's required to get 800 people to sign petition to have candidate's name on the ballot) to sign her petition, but Senator Obama's campaign staff ran around and told people not to sign the petition. They listed the voters as residents of other counties, and even went as far as to forge signatures in order to block her from getting her name on the ballot.

I am interested in having Senator Obama explain this situation.

Thank you,
Best regards,
Anonymous

As a former high school and post-secondary business teacher, what can you do to make sure students get more vocational education (teens AND adults)?

Many students do not want to go to college and some going to college need to have decent jobs to support their way through college. Yet high schools don't leave enough time in the requirements for accounting, computer courses, medical terminology and health-related, art, music. There's no reason these can't be more open to students. I even had accounting students who got decent entry level accounting jobs straight out of high school. I know districts set requirements, but I believe they need to be urged to take a look at requirements in today's world. Geography isn't even required. I had a student who thought Jamaica was off the coast of Africa…seriously.

Students get bored and need courses that RELATE to the real world. I also taught adults desperately trying to learn a trade and juggle families, but it's almost impossible for them to afford tuition/fees. What can you do to retrain adults? With layoffs and company shut-downs, adults need EASY access to retraining programs…what can you do? What can you do to get high schools to retain better course selections so kids WANT to stay in school?

Senator Obama,

If you had been President on 9/11/01, after learning that al Qaeda was responsible for the attacks, would you have invaded Afghanistan, a country, in an attempt to find the crmimal conspirators involved in the planning and financing of the attack? If so, what would you have done differently so that we would not still "fighting the war" after 6 years and prevented the creation a Narco State that is perhaps responsible for more deaths and or destoryed lives than the catastrophe that 9/11 created? If not, what would you suggest would have been a more rational and effective action in response to the criminal act perpetrated against U.S. citizens on 9/11/01?

please dont ask about wright its a non issue really come on its just the only thing people can find on him

Since everyone has suggested a Obama-Clinton ticket, does he think this would go against his message that he is a washington outsider?

Senator Obama, I deeply support your stance on Iraq. With the endless repeated deployment of our troops serving over and over again in Iraq , do you believe that if John McCain is elected president and stays the course as he plans, will he start up a "draft "?

The students at the University of Ohio were asked about issues before the Ohio primary and they were asked how they felt about a "draft" by Fox News and Tom Delay (R). Why would they ask this question?

I want to ask you that if the florida and michigan delegates are seated right now and give 60% to hillary and remaining to barack because his name was not on michigan ballots then bingo you have barack obama the presidential nominee and this race won't go further, also tell king to explain that math over the chart if they split those michigan and florida votes proportional. that will be a big mouth full answer to clinton.

Blitzer hope you don't go there and start bringing Wright issue,try and ask him more important question not flag pin stuff,i trust you guys{analyst}

WE WANT A NEUTRAL MORDERATOR – WE DONT TRUST WOLF AND THE CLITTONS- THEY HAVE ARRANGE THIS PROGRAM JUST TO TRY AND TARNISH OBAMA REPUTATION WITH FRIVOLOUS QUESTIONS – NEW MODERATOR PLEASE – THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING INCLUDING WHITE WITHOUT COLLEGE EDUCATION

GO OBAMA

Ask Senator Obama , The press keeps trying to make it seem like only black people are voting for you. Actually how many white people voted for you in North Carolina and in Indiana? What percent of white men voted for you and how many white women voted for you?

Wolf,
It took Sen Obama 20 years to determine the character of the Rev. Wright. Pls ask the Senator if he will need 5 terms to determine the character of the leaders of N Korea, Russia, Iran, etc.

I would like you to ask him, point blank, if he feels any animosity in his heart for white people for slavery and for the injustices of the KKK int he south and other places. I want to see the expression on his face when you ask him. He has stated in the past that reparation should be made for these injustices. He has stated that black people don't get fair treatment by the justice system. How does he intend to change the justice system? Does he intend to modify the Constitution or the Bill of Rights? I'm beginning to think all black people hate all white people after listening to the Revs. Al Sharpton and White. I don't want a president who is hiding black rage in his heart and gives vent to it when he is in power.

What will he do to protect the environment and help stop/slow global warming?

Senator Barack Obama,
Technically, you have already won the nomination, any hints on potential Vice-president?

When you loose to John McCain what will tell us Democrats?

I have been an Obama volunteer since the week he announced over 15 months ago. I would be grateful if you could ask him if I could have a nice seat at his Innauguaration.
YES WE CAN!

Senator Barack Obama,
Do you think come the general elections, the states of Michigan and Florida will pose an obstacle to you facing John McCain? (if you win the nomination)

HI WOLF…gotta love you

One of the first things that kept me listening to Sen. Obama was his calling out of the lobbyists and special interests groups catering to themselves in Washington. As much as myself, and I'm sure others, would love to see that change for the betterment of the country, I do have to question whether he has ANY specific or general plans to tackle such a problem.
What can he say about this?
Thanks!

I would like an answer to the following:
The Republicans are going to wage the biggest smear campaign in history aginst the Senator. They are going to raise doubts about his character based on his 20 year affiliation with a chruch who's Pastor routinely taught a doctrine of hatred against Causcasians, Jews, and the USA, as well as being pro Hamas among other sins. Similar to many citizens I love what he has to say and want to believe him, but I cannot reconcile what he says against the doctrine propagated at his place of worship. I want to be convinced that the Senator does not share in these views when common sense dictates otherwise, and so will a lot of folks when this REALLY becomes the focus in the presidential campaign.

I would like to know, why post 9-11 would Americans want a Muslim in the White House? I am NOT racist, however that still gets me. Should we give control of our country to someone like our country is out to get? Also, if he makes it, what would he do to capture Osama Bin Laden?

Ask this.
How can he say that he does not see Black America when he get 80% or 90% of black votes while he cannot get the same kind of support from White, Hispanic and Asian Americans?

Dear Senator Barack Obama,
Do you believe that there might be a revote in Michigan and Florida, despite them breaking the rules?
If there is a revote, do you believe you can still win the nomination with these two states counted?

Wolf, i want you to ask Obama about his relationship with Larry Sinclair. I understand he has had a gay encounter with this man and has also done drugs .

Senator Obama,

First and foremost, I commend you and your wonderful campaign for inspiring myself and millions of other young people across this nation to not only vote in this primary, but to see that we can make a difference here. I have been supporting you since the Iowa caucus in the winter.

My question, in regards to the far right, conservative folks in this country, how will you handle the quiet, and sometimes loud and direct predjudice regarding your race, true and false religious choices, and even your name? Do you have fears of becoming president in a country where some people believe you are muslim and are a "terroist" in disguise? How do you plan on being your charismatic, comfortable self against the hard-hitting, often time, cold-hearted republican party?

Thanks, again, for your wonderful campaign. You have truly become an inspiration.

Regards,

Tara – Iowa

A large part of the downturn in the economy are the jobs that have been outsourced overseas. Is there a plan to start manufacturing American and buying American goods, giving incentives to businesses to open up the closed mils, factories, etc. Is there a plan to put Americans back to work. Is there a plan to regulate the influx of bad food, toys, etc from China, India, etc.

wolf, please do us all a favor and show us you are a real journalist. i don't care about his lapel pin, his pastor and whether he loves the country or not. please ask him substantive issues. do not become another stephanopolous-like clown.

What's the hurry to be President? Do you realize you'd be the least-qualified President in history?

The management of the nation under King George the W has been abysmal. He publicly stated that he doesn't like experts and PhDs.

What will you do to recruit a team of experts to advise you and Congress in each of the cabinet departments, and special teams of experts to provide advice on key issues such as getting out of Iraq, energy policy transformation, and climate change? And while doing that, how will you demonstrate to Americas workers, who may not trust the experts, that you are staying in touch with their needs while addressing each policy area?

On his website, Obama mentions that he wants to "bring Americans back into their government." One of the ways he proposes to accomplish this is by holding "21st century fireside chats."

I haven't heard him mention this on the campaign trail, so I'd like to hear him expand on this, and other ideas he may have in regards to removing the veil of secrecy that currently surrounds our government.

As an employee of the big 3 auto company, my question is this. Mr. Obama, you say that we should punish companies that ship jobs to other countries. What are your specific plans to reverse that trend and foster a climate for job creation here ? How do you plan to address the labor cost differential (both factory and high tech) that is driving these jobs to India and elsewhere ? Also, How do you plan to stop the foreign exchange game that Japanese automakers play to boost their profits ??

I would Like You to ask Obama why when his campaign was so rude to me when they called my home phone today to ask for a donation. When I said "No thank you I support Hillary Clinton", the man at the Obama camp, laughed out loud at me and said, "You still support her". I said yes nicely and got off the phone. As a lifelong democrat I vote with my party in every election, but now if Obama becomes the nominee I don't know if I will vote along my party lines. I have a right as an American to support whomever I wish, it was very rude to laugh at my choice.

Please ask the Senator about what he intends to do to address the economic woes we face. Specifically, how will he address the credit industry, home loans, and gas prices. Does the Senator support Barney Frank's initiative? And with Baby Boomers retiring soon, how does he propose we sustain our economy through that period?

As Somali American who served in Both OIF and OEF. I am someone who have defended American in the front lines, recently I have visited couple different countries in Africa and Europe, In the social gathering It was hard for me to defened our country ,The country that i put my life in line for, and mostly because of Bush's foreign policy.
In a country like somalia where there was no government for the last 18 yrs, Where Bush CIA team have being bank rolling warlords to terrorise innocent people. I want to know what are your plans to help somalia to evict the ethiopian troops out of Somalia who are butchering and raping children and women?

Just ask the normal questions.
Then he will complain the questions are too tough or unfair…..

And he will give us speech to sweep out his weakness.

With signs that the oil barrel will reach $200, renewable energy is the solution. What specific type of renewable energy will you (and thus we, America) will be investing in to reduce/ eliminate our dependence on foreign oil?

WOLF- KNOWING YOUR SUPPORT FOR HILLARY – PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM ASKING UNNESSARY QUESTIONS TO PROJECT HILLARRY AND THEN DOWN PLAY OBAMA- EVERYONE WHO WATCHES CNN SEE A REFFEREE LIKE YOU COULD DOWN PLAY TEAM OBAMA .

I WANT YOU TO PRAISE OBAMA FOR GOOD WORK DONE SO FAR AND DONT ADD ANY BUT.

THANKS

I am very interested to see and hear what his position is with net neutrality.

Senator Obama,
how exactly do you intend on establishing a national healthcare coverage (without mandate), provide universal mortgage credit and create fund to help homeowners against foreclosure, rebuild American's credit, provide middle American tax relief (at least $US 1000), eliminate our dependence on forgeign oil ( investments renewable energy (?)) , begin investments in infrastructure, , research development etc, and restore the budget, and eliminate our national debt?

I viewing your show in the early morning hours, it was striking to me that Hillary Clinton was cronically announced as "Senator" Clinton and Senator Barack Obama was not given that distinction. He was either announced as "Obama" or Barack. "Senator" was not frequently mentioned as his tiltle. Why?
I believe they both deserve the same respect. Don't you. I am fan of your show, still.

More than half of Senator Clintons voters stated they would vote for McCain or not vote at all. This is not to be taken lightly and labeled as loyalty. The reasons for this is quite simple:

Senator Clintons supporters favor her because she was the stronger and most informed candidate, if not the most likable. We realized we did not have to love her, we respected and needed her to get the job done in the interest of America. In addition, her perseverance illustrated that she exemplifies the leadership qualities required of a successful leader.

To switch to Obama to stay with the party would compromise our need for strenght and experience. This is not an emotional decision, many Clinton supporters are not dependent on stimulus packages and a $1,000 tax credit will not impact our life styles. Actually the Democratic tax policies are not considered favorable by us. – some of us have benefited from the Bush tax cuts. So we may be able to live with the status quo like our fellow Republicans.

If the remaining super delegates are confident that Obama is the right candidate then they should take responsibility and endorse him now!!

Senator Obama,

How can FL and MI be resolved in a way to help Hillary save face and still confirm that you should be the nominee?

3 questions :
Since attaining independence from foreign oil is going to require time and concerted effort given that it's such a large part of what makes our society what it is ( everything from transportation, to heating to fertilizers for our food crops) – what are some first steps that he feels should be taken and does he feel he'll actually be able to get people to embrace a major change in their lifestyle willingly?

Should a situation like the genocide in Rwanda arise during his presidency, how would he handle it differently than it was handled in the past?

I know people may consider this a minor issue but I really feel how we treat our animals is a sign of the type of society we are – how does he feel about protecting wildlife and ensuring that domestic animals are treated humanely? I haven't heard either candidate express a position on this issue..

Finally, love the way Obama has remained civil, polite and focused in spite of attacks – this is just what we need in a president!!! I'm so tired of offending the whole world!

Please ask Barack Obama if he ever thinks that he should take a deep breath and step down? He should gather some experience and knowledge and then try again in 2012. It does not matter that the young and the African American vote is his, he cannot win in November witht hat demographic.
Silly question, he is way to arrogant to do that!

What is his view on same sex marriage? How will he make sure that same sex couples have the same rights as their counterparts?

Please ask Senator Obama about his plan to deal with the strong possibility of chaos upon withdraw from Iraq. He has never said how he plans to withdraw without causing chaos and how he plans to deal with whatever major chaos could ensue (e.g., Iran's growing influence, Iraq's oil revenue).

I would like to ask him this:

Senator Obama, your campaign has been mainly based on this idea of bringing people together across party lines. However, the National Journal has determined that by their method, you are the most consistent liberal member of the Senate. In addition, your positions on almost all issues are decidedly mainstream liberal. In keeping with your campaign theme, which liberal positions would you be willing to give up in order to compromise across the aisle?

Obama is such a gutsy guy to even speak to a rafe like Wolf who has been pushing Hillary Clinton, and trying to find other ways in which to present her to his viewers so she can beat this man. Even now he is talking about a way for Hillary to steal this away from Obama. He should be very selective about what questions he answers from Wolf. Obama just needs to simply state that "I will not comment on that question", just the real issues before the American people.

What will his energy policy include? Will he support clean-coal power plants, nuclear power plants, more US drilling for oil? How will he push for a decrease of oil consumption in the next 4 years in order to help Americans quickly? A strong energy policy is not only an economic issue but is more importantly a national security issue. If we stop giving money to terrorists in the middle east, they won't have the funds to try to kill us.

Please ask him about Florida and Michigan. I want my voice to be heard. Sometimes I wonder… What kind of democracy is this?

The only thing I want to know is how he is going to unite this country.
He will alrady be under more scrutiny due to being a minority. How is he going to handle that pressure and Unite us. Bring us together the way JFK managed and really hasnt been done since.

you ask him about his policies all your going to get is a typical politcal response that tells you absolutely nothing and besides he can come up with the greatest ideas ever and it will be congress who has the final say.

If we want to change to country, we can start with a leader that stands for change but we will also have to weed out congress on both sides for change to ever accur.

So AGAIN, to me the most important question is how will you unite this Divided Country. United we stand, divided We fall as will Obama if he cannot unite this country.

Senator Barack Obama wants change. Does he intend to change the Constitution, the Bill of Rights or the American Justice System? and if so how? and for whom?

Hi Mr. Blitzer,
This is a question for Borack Obama.
Why do want to be predident? Is it because you are black or to unite this country. Describe" Change" thats all I ever hear from him.
Who is Borack H. Obama ? He is unknown to alot of people.
What is your energy policy since he thinks Hillarys is political.
America needs help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hank Russell
Frankfort, Ohio

I ALSO DON'T THINK ANYONE SHOULD KEEP ON THE CANDIDATE ABOUT WHO THEIR VP WILL BE. IN ANY JOB YOU HAVE TO PICK SOMEONE THAT YOU CAN WORK WITH.

Here in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon–City of Roses–I drive by homeless people living on the sidewalks every single evening on my way home from work. Right now they are camped out on the sidewalks of City Hall in protest over being moved out of their camps under the freeway bridges. I'd like Senator Obama to address the problem of homelessness and mental illness on the streets of America. We are no better as a nation than the way in which we treat the most desperate amongst us, and in my opinion we are failing miserably.

Please do not try to "make the news" like Fox and ABC. It saddens me when CNN follows suite, which it too frequently does. I am so sick and tired of yellow journalism that I'm close to giving up on all media except for NPR and LINK.

If you stick to the real issues facing Americans, your interview will be valuable instead of trashy. Don't underestimate the potential of your viewing audience to appreciate sound questions instead of sound bites.

A dedicated Obama supporter,
Julie

Senator Clinton has been criticized by Obama supporters for saying that she would retaliate if Iran attacked Israel, our ally, and were successful in obtaining a program for making nuclear weapons that could be used against the united states… I believe he should be asked the same question.

Please ask him not to change.
Do not become a politician after winning the Whitehouse.

I want to know about Rezko/obama 08

Hi Wolf?

Please ask our next president the following question?

Would you have left the nomination race if you were in Sen. Clinton's shoes?

Please congratulate Sen. Obama for his big victory in North Carolina.

OSIRIS

If you could have dinner with five great American's past or present, who would you choose, and why?

Sen. Obama has said that this election is about us – the American people and he can't make the change that is necessary unless we are involved. How do we get our input to him? I want change desperately.

He wants to "change" Washington.

Ask him what he has done so far to "change" his own state in his short amount of time in office.

If he can't change his 1 state how can he expect to change the entire country?

Hi Wolf?

Please ask our next president the following question?

Would you have left the nomination race if you were in Sen. Clinton's shoes?

Please congratulate Sen. Obama for his big victory in North Carolina.

OSIRIS

Senator Obama

We are facing so many challenges in the world now including the terorism, Immigration, Starvation, gas prices to name a few. How do you plan to compete those challenges as President of United States of America.

Obama attended Wright's church for the past 20 years. During that time Obama must have heard the pastor's anti-White, anti-Semitic, and anti-American remarks. Ask Obama why he didn't quit Wright's church. Most people wouldn't stay loyal to a pastor who said things they thought was abhorrent. So why did Obama stay if he truly condemned Wright for his bigotry and hateful remarks?

There is so much talk about Clinton supporters voting for McCain if Obama becomes the nominee…what about the unhappy Republicans that would vote for Obama if he indeed becomes the nominee. I am a Republican and I would be first in line to vote for Obama; and I don't think I am alone in my thinking. In fact, If Clinton and McCain are the choices, I for one will be staying home on Election day!!

Dorothy in San Diego, CA

I would like to know why we haven't see or heard anything from his mother or grandparents. Thank you.

HAS HE TALKED WITH EDWARDS REGARDING HELPING SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON MICHIGAN?

As a black person an a democrat ask Obama how is going to expect me to vote for him if my vote is not counted in Florida.

I would like to know what he will say in his concession speech after he gets landslid by John McCain.

Please ask Obama how he can call himslef the leader of a new type of politics that is hopeful and does not tear other people down when in order to win his state senate seat, he, and members from his campaign went into a room all day and signed petitions forcing all his competition of the ballots, inlcuding his good friend, mentor, civil rights worker, and elder stateswoman who has endorsed clinton, Alice Palmer? And ask him if this could be looked at as something that people could call an ambitious plan from a lifetime of preparation.

I think barely any one knows about this… and if they did… they would not trust him the way his supporters follow him without qustion.

Why he thinks he has the skills to run this country without having run a City, a State or any other organization that requires executive skills.

i am sure you already have many questions for him since i ve been following the democratic race,you ve been very negative about him…never give any credit to Barack……

Sol
From Vancouver .BC

Wolf, Please ask Mr. Obama what his feelings are concerning all the social service's and federal money that is given to illegal Mexicans. I feel that the Mexicans know exactly how to work the system and they recieve more help from our government than U.S. citizens do. These people are putting such a strain on so many of the counties and states that some places have fallen into huge debt. If the American people choose to allow these people to stay here, that's fine with me, just quit giving them all these free services. They are bleeding us dry.

Do you think Clinton and McCain are shortsighted with respect to the "gas tax holiday"?; after all what prevents the oil companies from just raising the price per gallon. [Follow up question: If you can prevent the oil companies from raising the price, then why do you think Clinton and McCain haven't sponsored a bill to limit the price per gallon the oil companies can charge?]

As a young voter, I would like to know what he plans to do about the national debt. I would like the people who spent the money to pay for it instead of people like me. I have heard that interest on the national debt is 10% of the money taken from taxes. Imagine what that could be used for if we didn't have politicians spending without limits.

Senator Barack Obama,

(When/if) you become president, how do you plan on responding to the global food shortage deadly affecting the fourth-world countries where some people already make less than $2 US a year?

Ask Obama why he chose to label himself "black" when he is half white and half black. Was it because he thought by calling himself a black man – it would accelerate his political agenda. Many of us are of mixed race but do not label ourselves one way or the other.

Thanks Wolf!

Senator Obama: First of all, it's been undeniably clear since Super Tuesday that you are our Democratic nominee. My question to you is: give us five good reasons to remind broken Hillary supporters why they should vote for you and not McCain in November?

Thanks!

If Obama is not taking Big Pharma $, that must mean that the PAC money he is collecting is the reason he is backing the screeening pregnant women for mental disorders on unborn babies program.
This is GWB's gestapo program. Does he see a need for it or does he just want to pay back Big Pharma for the support ?

Where's the change Barack ? More of the same.

Smells like pandering……..

The question is: Why is that a 93+% vote by blacks is not a race-based election, but a 55% of white vote by Hillary is being laughed off as a race-baiting technique? If Obama claimes to be a uniter, should his votes not be a reflection of a cross-section of the American demography instead of lop-sided "victories"?

I never thought I woud say this but, one issue is stopping me from going with OBama; that issue is 'Space Exploration'. Not NASA, not any one company, but the future of space exploration itself. I would like him to be perfectly clear..Will he be supporting the current vision of "Moon, Mars and Beyond"?

Will he build any oil refineries?
What will he do to bring down the price of fuel to more sustainable levels?

Does Obama think it will be easier to run against Mc Cain now that McCain has aired his laundry and Obama now knows what he is wearing?

Sandra from Irvington NJ

What do you see as the biggest single threat to our country in the next 10-30 years? How will you address this problem during your term in office?

Wolf,
I have a question regarding immigration, and related to education. Please ask him:
We know about the plan that you have for college students (at least I know). I am also familiar with your position on immigration policies, although not 100% certain. Education and Immigration are two important issues in this race (although clearly not the most important). I know that there are a number of illegals attending some college, I also know many illegals (achieving honor students) who has been living in this country for a number of years but cannot go to college. (these students are not necessarily mexican or latinos for that matter. In fact some of them came in this country using a tourist visa which essentially expired just after a few months)
When (if) you become president, what will be your decisions regarding these two consituencies? "
Thank you very much

When is the media going to start asking the Pes. candidates about their position on the draft? McCain can only correct Rummy's mistakes in handling the war in Iraq by bring back the draft. This question would be more important to young voters and their parents than an other question.

What is his position of using nuclear power and when can we start building new nuclear power plants to produce energy?

When will be out of Iraq?

Who would his choice of Attorney General, Sec. of State, Treasurey, and other cabinet positions be if he were elected?

I would like Senator Obama to explain his criticism of former President Jimmy Carter when Carter met with leaders of Hamas. Obama criticized the former President and said the meeting was inappropriate. However, Mr. Obama has repeatedly said he would meet with our enemies and that he favors dialogue. It seems his criticism of President Carter did not follow his own commitments. Would this be political pandering by the Obama campaign?

If the latest governmental data states that sea ice in the southern hemisphere is at an all time high, and human-induced CO2 emissions are < 5%, when can we get coal to liquid fuel to fuel our vehicles as the Air Force has fuelled their jets? Will you as president ensure that the government will stay out of the capitalism society and let companies use American ingenuity to create cheaper forms of fuel. Also, what will you do about the cost of ethanol to the food industry and how it is just a bad idea to keep producing because of it's manufacturing price?

Ask him about his claim that he wasn't in church when Rev. Wright made all those nasty comments about our great nation, . Ask him about William Ayers, Ask him about Tony Rezko. Ask him about Farrakhan.And then ask him if he really thinks he could beat anybody in the general election. The Democratic party doen't have a chance at winning the whitehouse if Obama is the nomenee.

Wolf – Great idea to involve the viewers. I have several questions on different levels. Pick any that seem interesting to you:

1) Everyone watching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has his/her view of the situation. What is your analysis of the situation, and how would your Presidency influence the resolution of the conflict?

2) The first 90 days is a major focus of sr. execs in the corporate world. What is your 90-day plan after Inauguration?

3) I was undecided until Michelle Obama came to Charlotte before the primary. In a word, PHENOMENAL!! What role will she play in the White House during the next 4 years?

4) How do you take care of yourself during the campaign? How do you stay centered?

5) How will you overcome the opposition from Congress as you try to implement your plans so you will be seen as a President who can get things done?

6) When you think about the attacks you've faced over the last 15 months and compare that with your peaceful life with Michelle and your 2 girls, why continue on to the White House?

Wolfe please ask
You have run on change; Please tell us (be specific) 5 things you want to change and how you are going to get it done.

what do he do about housing and sky-knocking interest rate for first home buyers and citizen troubling paying the mortgage.

Ask him if he has a favorite for the NBA championship….

Wolf -

#1 Many of us want you to ask Obama why it took him 20 years to figure out his pastor did not represent his views. If Obama is this slow to see through people and react to situations and leaders of the world with whom he will have to face – then we are in serious trouble.

#2 Also, ask him why he is being backed by the same members of Congress that have gotten us in the mess we're in now.

Personally, I think he's a phony and it will be exposed sooner or later.

How is he going to deal with the Social Security problem now that Bush and his Republican cronies have squandered the 2 Trillion dollars that could have completely solved the problem.

I would like to know why Barrack Obama refuses to see the simularities between the discrimination gay people feel to that of the segregated south? I would also like to know that since he comes from a bi-racial family how he'd feel if his parents were only offered civil unions? When African Americans and Caucasion Americans were not permitted to marry, religious reasons were given. Same as they are given now for why homosexual couples can not marry. It's the same same same. It's time he gets it.

I want to know why and his reason for not putting Iseral under the unbrella like Clinton want to.

I would like to know if Senator Clinton cannot manage the budget of her campain does his reflect negatively on her ability to manage the national budget. We are running a record debt– she has made personal loans of 5 million and 6 million to her campain over the past year. (according to her own staff) Is this her plan to balance the national budget. Does This reflect poorly on her judgement .

Please ask him what would he do to get the HISPANIC VOTE , as you seen he done very poorly among our vote , Mr. Obama you never got my Vote and May not get Many Others Hispanics Vote in Nov.

California the Golden State

Don't ask him about Rev. Wright.

Ask him about his view on Global Warming and how is he going to deal with it.

Ask him if he would consider Hillary to be his running mate if he wins the nomination.

Ask him to give details about his calims to make it easier for more americans to get in college.

Thanks you so much.

My question to Obama is this.

The polls show that if you are the Democratic nominee you will not win in November and John McCain will be our next president. The polls also show that if Hillary is the nominee she will win in the November and she will be the next president.
Are you so selfish that if you cannot be the nominee then you would rather see a Republican in the white house?
By staying in this race you are insuring a victory for McCain in November, if you care about this country why don't you drop out now and let the Democrat (Hillary) who can beat McCain have the nomination?

Jr. Sen. Obama, If the head to head polls between you, John McCain and Sen. Clinton came out showing that Sen. Clinton would without a doubt be a more viable candidate to go up against John McCain in the General Election, would you drop out of this race and turn over all your delegates to her?

Why is it that you stand on unifying the country and yet you refuse to come to an agreement or want to count the votes of Florida and Michigan? What makes you think that by you not supporting those people that they will want to support you come election time? Why do you think that you have a better chance to beat McCain without having the demographics and the states needed to win? Why don't you realize that these people that you claim to have gotten to join the party are just Republicans who changed so that they could vote and will just change back in November?

How many Committee and Session days as a Senator have you missed during your campaign?

McCain said he favors judges in the mold of Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito. Do you agree? If not, what would you look for in a Supreme Court nominee?

What are his plans for fixing some of the problems here in the U.S.?

Has he considered putting our young and unemloyed to work to repair some of problems we have here like roads?

Please ask Obama how he and Congress plan to fund bill S.2433-Global Poverty Act 2007. A bill he sponsored and is waiting for debate. It asks for an increase of $65 billion more per year, plus the $35 billion already given each year for the next 15 years. The grand total is $845 billion, or more than a trillion, more than the cost of the Iraq War. This funding is to aid the poor nations of the world -the Millennium Development Goal- to help eliminate global poverty by reducing by 1/2 the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990-2015, who live on less than a $ 1 a day.

Ask about Sect. 4 .,c.-where it mentions investments , leveraging the U.S. trade policy to enhance economic development prospects for developing countries-integrating principles of sustainable development and entrepreneurship into policiies and programs. It calls for private/public partnerships. Does this mean any movement of companies out of this country causing job losses?

Please explain the objectives and the options of funding this bill?

I would ask now that a black man has gotten this far, can we please end affirmative action or have it apply to all people like women, gays, Indians, the rich and the poor, Asians, and everybody else that wants to be in their own group rather than Americans.

Please do not ask gotcha or trivial questions to stir up controversy, or questions designed to make big news and goad the candidates. You already do too much of that on your show, which has been a disappointment, because you are a solid professional and should forget the ratings war with Fox News. Be substantive on the issues; ask Obama why he wants to be president.

Michigan and Florida will be seated. Michigan 50/50, Florida not sure the split but even if it were 60/40 Hillary still could not win. The only way she can win is if she overthrows the will of the voters and uses her political influence on those remaining delegates who owe allegiance to Bill Clinton. So basically she will "crash the party" to win. If that happens it will be a sad day. One thing I do know, if Obama were loosing at this point, we would not even be having this discussion, he would be out period.

What is your plan for space exploration and beyond?

I would ask him what his views are on the issue of possible reparations to African Americans for the American responsability in regards towards Slavery. Is he "FOR IT" or "AGAINST IT"?

Please ask Barack Obama about what he plans to do about our failing education system. K- College.

Where is Amy Holmes? She seemed to be the only intelligent republican on your panel..

As Commander in Chief, two issues will be of immediate concern to me if Obama is elected.
First, dealing with our military in a respectful manner is paramount. Given that you (Obama) is patriotic and I don't question that, but having no military experience what are the two top questions you'll ask potential Secretary of Defense nominees?

Second, as you approach and as you depart Marine 1 and Air Force 1 the Commander in Chief respectully salutes the Senior NCO at the steps of his aircraft. Please stand up now and show us the salute you'll be delivering to that Senior NCO.

HELLO MY NAME IS TIM FROM PA. QUESTION.

THE WORD GOING ARROUND IS OBANA CANNOT GET A TOP SECRET CLEARANCE AND HE WILL NOT TAKE ANY OATH WITH HIS HAND ON THE BIBLE. THE SAME BIBLE AS OTHER PRESIDENTS HAVE. CAN HE EXPLAIN THIS TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE…AFTER ALL WE DO PLEDGE OUR FLAG ONE NATION UNDER GOD…WHAT WILL HE SAY AND DO?????
I'M A REBUBLICAN..BUT THINKING THIS OUT WHO TO VOTE FOR.
THANKS

I've always believed in troubled times, the government can lead private industry by providing incentives to develop new business, technologies and industries. I am thinking specifically of the New Deal, WW2 and the Cold War, where the US government provided leadership by identifying and strategically investing in new sectors that it believed it would be good for the country. Not only does it help develop new technologies that can help us as a country, or a planet, but it provides companies with the necessary focus at a time when they tend to get the "deer in the headlights" look when it comes to investing and building their businesses. As we likely enter a economic down-turn, does Sen. Obama have any specific plans or areas where he'd like to see the federal government take an active role in spurring investment and innovation to benefit both the people, and business?

Please don't ask him about Rev. Wright. I think the public has moved beyond that issue even if CNN has not.

Please ask him who is thinking about as Vice President.

Pls and Pls, dont ask about Wright! I am sick and tired of it. If you dont have question, just congratulate him and get it over with. That will be news.

I would like to know how the Clinton camp think it is fair to count the primaries in Michigan and Florida where Obama was not on the ballot and did not campaign in Florida while the Clinton camp conveniently had a 'Fund Raiser' in Florida within range of the Florida primary. Can you ask how he believes these two primaries be included so that it can be fair for both parties?

Why now? Why not wait 8 years and get experience under his belt and let Clinton handle the loads of problems in this country with her experience and therefore have 16 years of Democrats in the White House instead of 4- yes 4, since people will then realize his false promises and rookie lack of experience and knowledge? What do you plan on doing to solve the many problems of our country and what experience do you have that enables you to do so?

As a veteran who served 3 tours in Iraq…

How could you place all the time, effort and sacrifice of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen in the hands of a hardly working Iraqi government?

Do you honestly believe that removing our forces would help stabilze Iraq? if so, how?

How will you continue to support the Iraqi government to ensure that terroist groups (or Iran) will not take safe haven within Iraq after removing our forces?

What will you do if after removing out troops, you find that terroists are in fact training there… or heaven forbid; plan and execute another 9-11 type attack from within Iraq?

I just hope you'll have the chutzpah to ask him some hardball questions instead of the fluff that most of the media morons have asked. He needs to be pressed more about his positions instead of just spewing his useless drivel about "change."

For example, why does he think it's "fair" and beneficial to this country's long term economic outlook to keep taxing more from productive citizens and corporations in order to keep a whole bunch of people dependent on big government? I'm certainly not among the wealthy–in fact, I struggle like many others to get by on a middle-income salary. But I'm educated enough and care enough to know that politicians are the only ones who benefit by making promises to tax the profits of those "big evil oil companies" so we can have cheaper gas prices!

Mr. Blitzer: I want to know what Barrack's response will be to John McCain when the inevitable questions arise pertaining to Barrack's lack of political experience and service to his country, both of which John McClain can claim bragging rights. And please, not more campaign rhetoric about bringing a "new face" to Washington, "new ideas" etc… Don't get me wrong… I think Barrack's speech in Philidelphia before the PA primary should be remembered in history next to Martin Luther King's "I have a dream speech, but the elite in this country would rather we pretend it never happened. I whole-heartedly support Barrack Obama as our next President but I fear it will be a bitter and dirty fight to the end, reminise of the night I went to bed thinking Al Gore was to be our next President only to wake up in the middle of a nightmare with Bush!!!!

Wolf;

I would like you to see the Florida situation cleared up. Could you please ask Senator Obama to explain why he spent money on advertising in Florida, while Senator Clinton did not. He needs to clarify why the votes should noyt count when he violated party rules to not campaign in Florida. He has skirted the issue by stating that he did not personally go there but he did run ads. So based upon that fact why should the delegates not be seated and allowed to vote at the convention, since this entire issue was caused by the DNC and the Florida republican party which has control of the legislature and the stae house.

My question is; Is the nomination worth losing Florida; a must win state in Novemebr ? Essentially is he so happy to get the nomination that he does not care about losing in Novemeber?

Clayton Penner, the answer to your question, regarding women, they are voting for him, regarding blue colar workers, they overwhemingly vote republican, and there is where they will probably stay. My question to you, who do you think has been voting for Obama up to now???? The United States has a population of 80 percent white and 20 percent non-white, if you think that Blacks are the only ones carrying Obama to victory, then you are sadly mistaken.

If elected President, how are you going to deal with a Congress that
has a lower approval rating than the current President, moves slowly to institute needed changes within our country, and has a history of not
working together between party lines?

Now that the public is thoroughly aware that Obama, Clinton and McCain are unqualified and incapable of being good presidents, what would he do to change the selection process so that we can get some good candidates?

What would he say if Hillary got 92% of the White vote?
Would he think it would be racist if they asked her about this?
If no, then he should instruct his serrogates to stop using the race card on his behalf…He is bringing our country back 40 years.. WE have not really talked about race for years!
Does he think that the92% of blacks think he is the most qualified? Or are they just voting for him becasue he is Black?
I think That I would vote for him if I thought he was the most qualified and not even notice he was black. What disturbs me is all the racist inuendos, when we all know the Clintons have always stood for Civil rights and Bill was even considered the Black President.. Why was bill considered the black president? becasue he was a racist? No I don't think so, so his campaign and the brilliant Axelrod needs to STOP!

1. Do you personally believe in Black Liberation Theology?

2. Would you appoint Rev. Wright — or anyone who believes in Black Liberation Theology – to a post in your administration?

Ask him about his plans to move America from her dependency on foreign oil to more self-sufficiency by developing alternate and more earth-friendly forms of energy in a concerted eight year plan ( this would be a great way to employ all those laid-off workers with a govt. program like FDR's triple C corps.)

I would like to know how he feels about America's black population displaying such bigotry and racial prejudice in his favor. If the situation was reversed and black voting was pretty even and white was 92% in favor of the white candidate, how would he feel?

Shame on the media for accepting such bigotry and racial prejudice from any ethnic group.

Why is it that he stands for unifying the party and making this country better, but at the same time not recognize or come to an agreement about what to do with Michigan and Florida? Why does he not want them to count and what makes him think that they will willingly support him if he doesn't support them? Also, why does he think he stands a better chance to beat McCain in November without winning the states needed to win in November? Why doesn't he realize that his claim of this surge of Democratic voters are only Republicans who change to vote in an election since the Republicans are over, and will just change back in November, leaving him without any of the demographics needed to win (which includes the larger Clinton demographics needed to win)?

We are now suffering through the last of 8 years of an unqualified, inexperienced right-wing president, one who also convinced millions of otherwise intelligent Americans to vote for him. We do not need an unqualified, inexperienced left-wing president to take his place. Where did you ever get the idea you were qualified to be President of the United States?

How can Barack Obama take a stand against the likes of Rush Limbaugh?

My question to Senator Obama is:

As President, what would be your "war-plan" to fight the gang and drug cartels operating in our Country over the U.S./Mexico border? Our past Presidents have always turned a blind-eye. This plight is changing the face of our society and, up to today, our government continues to turn a blind eye. Will you be SERIOUS about this war, or will it just continue as "just a part of our society"?

Ask him how he can sit in a church………. and rev wright be like a father figure to him and not know how racist, anti american rev. wright is…. how can he exspect the american people to beleive he can be a comander and chief… if he does not know how a man is after 20 yrs of knowing him??? where is his judgement to lead???

Wolf, you could ask him this:

Considering the seemingly non-stop, ever-spiraling price of crude, would you consider opening the ANWAR?

The U.S. patent laws, once the envy of the world, are being 'reformed' to suit multinational corporations by making it legal to steal if you have the money, while making it virtually impossible for the small inventor to profit from innovation.
What will you do about this?

When I first heard Senator Obama's speeches they reminded me of JFK and how he instilled dreams in all of us. The Space Program and high tech engineering that followed come directly to mind as benefits. Soon afterward, Barack Obama obtained a lot of support from the Kennedy family. I think it important that the president helps to mold the American Dream. Do you plan to continue leading toward a dream and what might those dreams bring the world?

Your first six months in office, you will be expected to make about
3600 presential appointments. No other country comes close to
such patronage. Could you promise the American Electorate that
as a candidate of change you will limit your appointments too no
more than 100. The French President only makes 26. These are nothing more than a lobbyist intern program,

I would like you to ask him why he feels that CNN and you attacked him personally and relentlessly over his church affiliation even after Congressmen Charlie Rengal scolded you and said it had no legitimate part of a discussion of politics?

Also ask him if he feels that the integrity of journalism has been diminished by such personal attacks and if he feels MSM is becoming more and more irrelevent given his huge victory following your two week attack Blitz on his religious affiliation?

Also ask him when he thinks you will finally quit trying to resurrect Hillary's campaign and admit he is the legitimate Democratic Nominee for President once and for all.

Wolf- I have not heard Obama address the war on drugs.

Can you please ask him about the War on drugs and his positions on marijuana?

Dear future President Obama,

I would like to know if you would consider looking at the endangered species act when you become President. In particular, grey wolves were taken off the list this past March. Within 30 days, 37 grey wolves were killed outside Yellowstone National Park. One wolf in particular who was shot was called 'Gimpy" for obvious reasons and was the most photographed wolf in the park. Protecting cattle farming on public land from predators is one thing. Trigger happy killing is another and needs to be addressed before these beautiful animals are non-existant. I speak for the trees and those that can not speak for themselves. Thank you.

Ask Senator Obama about

WILLIAM AYERS,

TONY REZSCO,

LARRY SINCLAIR

Ask him, "Do you think you can win when all of us corporate hack media pundits are constantly swiftboating you?" Not to mention their undying love for Saint McCain the 90%-with-Bush "maverick".

Wolf, please ask him to ***Put clearity to the better gate question?. (wolf you need to play the full question that he was ask and his full respond in the audio tape before he respond. I believe the interviewer was trying to race bait obama and was expecting Obama to agree to his "twisted probability" that the small town people are racist that is why they are not voting for him where as Obama was stating otherwise). ***Also I want to know if he would run as an independent candidate if this nomination was stolen from him by clintons insider dealings? Please tell him Mayor Bloomberg is waiting for his call!

With 92% (NC) of the black vote propelling your campaign, do you think that you will be more beholden to this constituency?

I'd like to know what active and complete legislations he and the other active candidatesfor President of the United States haveeither in progress or have completed in the last 15 months since the campaign started in earnest! I may not be from Missouri, but SHOW me what you can do as all of the candidates are currently Senators in this country.

If he is the nominee, what would he have to say to the voters in Florida who has the impression that he does not want to have their votes counted until he feels it would not have a negative impact on him and his campaign.

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Question to Obama:

I have heard many people, including Hillary Clinton and other politicians accuse Sen. Obama of taking money from Lobbyist. Can Sen. Obama clarify and elaborate about this issue?

P.S. This issue made us vote for Sen. Obama instead of Sen. Clinton in California Primary This issue is very important to us and many of our friends and family.

After your interpretation as to the motives behind your losing votes from blue collar workers who were hard pressed financially, you were characterized as out of touch because you were “elitist.� I do not consider you a wealthy man. How come you did not fight back by wondering how Hillary Clinton with a net worth of over $100,000,000 could call you elitist? How John McCain could also use that term when both he and his wife have lots of money? If you don’t effectively return all shots against you I wonder if you will become president.

I'm a huge Obama supporter, but the question I'd like you to ask him is why he thinks the media has focused on his former pastor rather than Rev.William Prochanick(Hillary's former pastor)or John Hagee, McCain's pastor?See, he would have to give you the political answer, but I'm not running for office, so I'll tell you.Prochanick was convicted earlier this year for sexual abuse of a minor.Now, I'm not saying Hillary had anything to do with it, but if it were Rev.Wright, Obama would've been considered the co-defendant.Since this question would make you look like the hypocrites that you are, I guess you'll NEVER ask him this one!Oh, you could also ask him how bad do you think he would destroy McCain in a debate?

Wolf,

Can you ask him to expand on convincing people to vote "Democrate" rather than hurt their own selves and the party by voting "Republican" just out of spike? Instead of saying, "Oh, I'll fix him/her. I won't vote or I'll just vote for the other side." Can Obama expand more on who these people would be hurting if they chose to vote for McCain…we get another 4 years+ of Bush like policies….minimum wage? economics? foreclosures? bread? gas? Can he make them understand. I'm not crazy about Clinton…but I'm not going to vote for McCain!!!!!

Senator Obama, I support you and your vision.
You say you want to hear good ideas from everyone and that is how we can change Washington.

Do you think you could begin to demonstrate your ability to do that by incorporating Senator Clinton's best ideas into your platform to signal her supporters that their concerns will not be ignored?

P.S. Then the two of you could stand firmly together and Bill Clinton could support his wife's contribution to what is needed to change our country for the better.

It would also signal independants and republicans that you would listen to them as well. If I were you, I would hold town-hall meetings with anyone who would want to share ideas with you, and then give them credit, so everyone in the US would see that you listen and incorporate good ideas from everywhere.

I support Ryan's question (way up there)- why now? Why doesn't he get some experience under his belt, let Clinton handle the loads of problems now with her experience and make it certain that Democrats get 16 years in the White House instead of 4- yes 4 that Obama will get before people realize his rookie lack of knowledge! How is he going to solve all of the problems that our country faces and what experience does he have to do so?

I would like to hear his comments on improving the level of education in this country. We are falling further behind each year, and this condition is hurting us as a nation. The other challenge we have is debt and the growth of the national debt on a daily basis.

Thank you

I would like to know if he is prepared to veto any bills that come to his desk with any pork (earmark) spending attached? I would like to see him propose that all EARMARKS be on a earmark bill with all explanation by each congresssman about why it should be approved. Earmarks are the worst form of spending.

Ask Barack Obama about

WILLIAM AYERS
TONY REZSCO
LARRY SINCLAIR

When I call any 1-800 number I get India. He promises to create new jobs, can he promise that they will remain here lock, stock and barrel. It would be grand to pick up an item at any store that said made in the USA. Would there be an incentive for company owners to remain here? I love closing the tax loopholes but would that be enough? Americans are anxious to work and we need a President to challenge us once again in the Kennedy fashion, I believe Barack Obama is that man. His honesty is a breath of fresh air!

M Flannery
Ohio

You need to ask him what he is going to do about the government doing things without the proper authority…….Ron Paul is the only candidate that truly understands this.Unfortunately he has no chance of winning.I have heard Obama is for decriminalization of marijuana which would at least be a start(saving America money). The government does not have the authority to tell me I can or can't do something that is harming no one but me.I'm pretty sure that would be part of Life Liberty and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.I am the one who has to view the pros and cons of doing something and then make an educated decision based on that. I am talking about the current war on drugs(mostly marijuana)……America will never be drug free no matter how hard they push(and lie). So instead of waisting money on trying to do the impossible, legalize, tax, educate, and control. With that, instead of wasting billions they would be making billions that could go to the declining economy, universal health care, and helping students get into college. Legalize, educate, and help people with addictions do not incarcerate them. The Dutch system of separating the hard drugs from the soft drugs has been successful and shown no substantial increase in drug usage. Somewhere around 50% of Americans think marijuana should be decriminalized, and by doing that we could save EVEN MORE money by not spending tax payers money on incarcerating petty non-violent criminals, that have committed no other crime besides possessing a substance. I am infuriated to sit here and watch so many thousands of people dying from tobacco and alcohol each year and to have a much safer alternative stay illegal.In case you didn't know there have been 0 recorded deaths from marijuana since…..um the creation of the Earth. Every time someone comes up supporting an end to the war on marijuana all of the politicians come back with the same arguments of how it causes brain damage(but new studies show otherwise) and how it causes cancer(again new studies show not only does it not but it helps reduce cancer in people who smoke tobacco and marijuana). They say that it causes higher crime rates(but being how marijuana use continues to decline and the crime rate continues up I don't see the connection).Now let me just say one more thing, prohibition is the stupidest possible thing we could be doing right now, and it shows with how much of a failure the war on drugs is.Prohibition didn't work before so what clicked in the governments mind and made them think it will work this time.All our government needs to do is give the good old Dutch a call and ask them how well there system is working, compare that to ours and our laws would get changed about as fast as possible.I know this comment won't even get posted because the media says what the government wants it to say and this is something they don't want to here. This is what I would like you to talk to him about.

Sincerely,
Tyler

Ask Barack Obama about

WILLIAM AYERS

TONY REZSCO

LARRY SINCLAIR

Ask him If he thinks he can WIN with out BLACK voters in GE November? all I see in this whole election you guys were saying this state is Majority Black so Obama will win, isn't that what happend in NC all the other staes he won?

Question to Obama:

I have heard many people, including Hillary Clinton and other politicians accuse Sen. Obama of taking money from Lobbyist. Can Sen. Obama clarify and elaborate about this issue.

P.S. This issue made us vote for Sen. Obama instead of Sen. Clinton in California Primary This issue is very important to us and many of our friends and family.

Ask Senator Obama about

WILLIAM AYERS

TONY REZSCO

LARRY SINCLAIR

I would like to see Senator Obama Challange the Iraqi leadership to lift their own weigh. American young men and women must not continue to sacrifice their lives while Iraqis sit on the sidelines. They MUST be challanged to talke pride in their own country like we do in the US.

Our military has done what theyw ere asked to do, and now we must support them by bringing them back home.

I would like for someone else to interview him. You get carried away with yourself and talk more than ask questions. And you are NOT the best news team. Watch NPR sometime to learn what the best can be.

Ron Robinson

How does he plan to Unite the party?

If he cant unite the party then he cant unite the country. What will he do to ensure that Hillary's supporters are represented?

We have had an embargo against trade with Cuba for over 50 years, Castro has often used that embargo to explain the failings of the communist system in his country. In Europe trade between the East and West Germany's helped to foster the downfall of communist east Germany—the East Germans wanted what the West Germans had–as President would you consider ending the trade embargo against Cuba?

If, for any reason or by any circumstance. the Dmocratic nomination was given to Senator Clinton, would you consider running as an Independent with say, Michael Bloomberg, as your V.P.?

I would ask Obama this: From the beginning, there was only going to be one nominee selected for the Democratic party. Why do Americans see this as a "contest" where someone wins and someone losses. Shouldn't this be more about who the Americans want as their president and not a competition between personalities? And what does this say about the culture of American society? What would you do to help rectify the election process?

If, for any reason or by any unforseen circumstance. the Dmocratic nomination was given to Senator Clinton, would you consider running as an Independent with say, Michael Bloomberg, as your V.P.?

Wolf, You should ask, "Will you ever forgive me for my blatantly biased reporting and for endlessly running trivial clips about other people that had nothing to do with issues throughout the primary?"

Mr. Blitzer:

There are a number of physicians and other healthcare workers who have dedicated themselves to delivering care in underserved rural areas. Some have no help from the government when it comes to student loans.

Please ask Senator Obama what he would do to help defray the burden of student loans for these public servants? Thank you.

L. Jacobs II, MD

I doubt you will ask Obama this question since your CNN. But here it goes… Ask the Senator did he ever hear Rev Wright make the anti-American statements in the years he attended Chruch. I want a yes or no from Obama on this. If it's a yes then why didn't he have the right judgment and walk out?

I had a friend that died in Iraq he was gutted —- Rev Wright's comments make me sick. And yes I know they are not the Senator's comments, but Wright is a mentor to Obama there is no doubt of that…

Ask him who he thinks is the bigger phony, you or Russert?

Option 6: Seat FL & MI based on the elections that have taken place.
(Obama does not get MI 55 uncommitted).

Ask him, without using his usual "change" rhetoric, how will his version of Washington will be different that say during the Vietnam era.

wolf can you ask him why he thought that Hillarys gas tax holiday was just a gimmick when he in fact voted at least three time for it in the past??? Why did it take him three times to finally know it was a wrong choice?……..thanks wolf, i hope you ask a lot of good questions.

Why does he think that he has a better chance to beat John McCain in November since he hasn't won any of the important states that matter in November? Also, if he realizes that the people who are coming to register to vote Democratic are only doing so because the Republicans are all over and those demographics that he has will just change back? Lastly, why won't he count the voted in Florida and Michigan and how dies he think he can win in November without them? Pretty much he needs to ask substantive questions also because all he does is speak about hope and what is wrong without providing ways in which he will fix the problems. I guess another question would be how can he claim to run a campaign based on other people's ideas and plans and why does he think that he and his 3 years of experience is better than the experience of Hillary Clinton and John McCain?

What has he already accomplished in the Senate to affect US foreign policy? Specifically, which international affairs will command his immediate focus as President, and exactly what is he going to do about it?

Will he be committed to scientific research, specifically regarding energy technologies, to ensure that America keeps its competitive technological advantages? Also, please for the love of god drop the Rev. Wright garbage, no one wants to hear about it and we will learn nothing new about him.

People in Florida and Michigan and even some democrats that have been talking on CNN blame Barack for the Fla and Mi mess. They say that he blocked the idea of a revote. How will Barack convince voters that he is just as diligent about getting their votes counted?

Nothing has ever been brought out about Barack Obama's experience as a lecturer and/or professorship in constitutional law at a Chicago University. I think this is important. When have we ever had a president who was a scholar in constitutional law? It's a big plus in my book and an important part of his resume. Please ask him about this. It speaks to his unique qualifications.

Sentor Obama:
Let's talk about experience, Sentor Clinton keeps saying that you lack experience in your bid for President. But if you look at the current President Bush, his eight years in office shows lack of experience when he started this job, his performance is down, his accomplishments in repairing this country has going down the drain. Every speech he conduct has lost steam where I don't trust him.

Sentor Clinton only experience for president is being the First Lady, so she also lack experience, herself. Can you tell me that your "lack of
experience" can be a challenge to you to fix the problem, facing the U.S? I voted for Sentor Clinton back in February during Super Tuesday in California and knowing her agenda for president is "dirty", I decide to support you for President.

Ask about the importance of science in America — specifically, why he has chosen not to participate in the Science Debate 2008.

My first cousin (who is now deceased) was the son of a white mother and a black father. We never considered or 'labeled' him white or black. He was just Jason, an adored member of our family and a loving cousin. When Barack Obama refers to himself as a black man, I feel that he is completely ignoring his white heritage. And because he does it so often, I feel this is his way of playing the 'race card' to his benefit with black voters. I'd like to know why he does not call himself biracial, which is what he truly is? I am a 43 year old married woman – the daughter of a white mother and a hispanic father – who, despite seeing some very good things in Barack, just cannot seem to get past this.

Wolf:

I would like to see the following discussed with Senator Obama.

Senator Clinton continues to claim she has more experience, which implies she plans to make all the decisions herself.

The successful person surrounds themselves with the most knowledgeable and qualified advisors, giving a varied opinion base and countless avenues by which to collect information.

Americans who have been distracted by the non-issues of this campaign should be reminded that Senator Obama is an experienced, intelligent, level-headed candidate who, as President, will take into consideration all available information before making vital decisions.

I would ask these questions:

"Do you feel guilty giving people false hopes with campaign promises you cannot deliver?"

"Are you so naive/ignorant to believe that John McCain and President Bush are so similar?

"Are you concerned that if elected, your presidency would be like that of Jimmy Carter?"

Mr. Blitzer

Can you ask him about what he can do about President Robert Mugabe

Change..Change..Change That is all Barack Obama talks about. Sure he will sway the people that want change…CHANGE is what America need most. Ask Barack if his wife has changed her mind on WHITE people since she bashed them in her college days. If he needs to be President because his Grandmother wants help in Kenya. Why he did not add " i voted 3 times for a GAS HOLIDAY myself" when he bashed Hillary and John McCain for the same. Ask him questions, he will surely stick his foot in his mouth again, if he has to answer in a timely fashion.

Does he think an Obama/Hillary ticket would be unbeatable ? If yes, would he consider her as a running mate in order to Unite the Party?

CNN upset at the fact that Obama won last night, it was all over their faces….What more is there to ask, he's winning, and he will win the nomination….end of discussion. OR you could ask again about Rev. Wright, we can never get enough of him, even as we are pucking up our lunches. If he is asking bloggers what to ask then we are doomed.

It is a perfect opportunity for Obama to respond to Hillary's summer gas tax credit scheme which was denounced by all expert economists and encourage Americans to conserve (name three sensible specific ways to start to change our mindsets, e.g., stop wrapping stuff in plastic (plastic is made from oil), if you are going a mile or less, walk — it will help our enviroment and improve our health, hang your clothes outside). Ask us to be active environmental participants.

Please ask him how big his equipment is, WB, and if it is more than McCain has at his disposal.

Please ask him about a possible running mate. John Edwards, Tom Kaine and what does he think of Clinton supporter Evan Byah.

With all of the problems that we've had in our democratic process over the last 3 election cycles, from the florida debacle in 2000 to problems in Ohio in 2004 and now the mess of votes not getting counted in Florida and Michigan in this year's primaries, what will an Obama presidency do to strengthen our democratic process?

Hello Barack Obama , and congratulations to you on your win in NC.
My questions to you are: If elected President of the United States, what will you do to combat high gas prises and what will you do to help the rural working men and women..

Mr. Blitzer–
No matter what any presidential candidate claims on the campaign trail, the ability to effect an agenda of change on the scale Mr. Obama portends will require the support of the congress. Since the liklihood of that is ridiculously low, what does Mr. Obama think he will *really* achieve? How will he achieve even small changes?

What will he do to encourage businesses to remain in the United States rather than move offshore? We are selling our souls to foreign manufacturers and will be at their mercy should things go sour.
Please don't ask about: Rev Wright, a flag pin and whether he would ask Senator Clinton to be his running mate

I love Michelle Obama and anyone that hears her speak can see she loves this country. I am so hurt by the spin that she is somehow an angry black woman, she is so much more than that. Please ask Senator Obama, how he feels about this description of his wife and where does he think this is coming from. Also, explain to the American people what his wife really said and meant when she talked about being proud of America for the first time.

I have voted Republican in all but 1 election, that was 1992… I voted for Perot. The reason was that he made sense, 16 yrs later the things he cautioned and said would happen did! Out sourcing has killed this country… I would like you to ask Mr Obama… what will he do? Why do we have to pay farmers not to grow crops while people starve? Why do we need to pay Billions of dollars to be nice to people that illeagly come into this country… why can't we crack down? Why do we spend money on the wrong things like a fence that isn't needed, and ethonal when the cars will still waste too much? Why couldn't we build alliances with Canada to get fuel from oil shale, and get out of the middle East period? Why can't we take the BIllions that are going into the War and allocate it to the states for the improvement of cities and schools???
Politicians need to quit playing the "Oh I can't do it as long as they …" game!
I'm sick of not hearing the things that need to be done… don't tell me what you think I want to hear… be the change, make the change that you say you are!

Recently, Senator Obama refused to say whether or not he would take military action against Iran if they attacked Israel. Instead, he implied that military action would be something that only President Bush would do. My question would be why would America want to elect Obama as President if he would side with the Muslim world and refuse to help defend Israel?

Would Obama end affirmative action? Does he believe in reparrations for black people? What will he change and exactly how will he do it?

In what ways does the world change and in what ways does it stay the same?

The Presidency of the United States is the hardest job in the world. Considering your lack of experience, being the President is akin to being On-The-Job training. I know presidential advisers are there to help, but what will your thinking process be if China invades Taiwan?

My fellow scientists and I know perfectly well the effects of "Peak Oil" and its consequences on gas prices. The gas lines of the 1970's are expected to return the end of 2009 due to fuel shortages and never relinquish. Oil production is expected to cease between 11-15 years from now according to current usage. Why have the media and the politicians ignored the most critical issue ever facing humankind and what do you plan to do to combat the impending crisis?

Will you buy a round of shots for Nations on behalf of the Clintons when you take the white house?

Question for Senator Obama:

I would like to know why if he feels that a gas tax holiday is just a band-aid and that the other two candidates are just using it for politcal gain, then why did he vote for a gas tax holiday three times when he was in the Illinois state senate?

Also, how does Obama expect to change anything when in order to get anything done while he's in office, he will have let to the status quo remain in order to get cooperation from anyone in Washington? How does he expect to change the system when in order to get anything done, he will have to work within it?

Peter
Ohio

Wolf –
I have a specific, though relatively minor policy question I would like answered by Senator Obama. I believe that a safe, long term solution to storing nuclear waste is important for our country, as well as re-investigating nuclear power as an increased form of electricity production. I would like you to ask about policies in this area, but more importantly, ask him to show that policies are based on research, facts and what is best for the country, instead of rumors, misinformation, lobbyists, or political favors.

Here is my question.

Both Clinton's and Obama's plan for energy/environment call to abandon the plan for the Yucca Mountain Repository for nuclear waste, claiming the plan is flawed, but providing no evidence to back this claim up, or an alternative plan. I would like to know what advice or research lead to this conclusion. If you believe the project should be abandoned, then what do you propose as an alternative.

Thank you.

Senator Obama, life starts from conception,pse what is your stand on abortion? How are you going to help those traumatised from post abortion.

What one thing would he hope to achieve that would be greater than any President before him?

Please ask Sen. Obama how is it that most other countries provide health care for all citizens NO QUESTIONS ASKED, college education for all interested individuals, manditory paternity paid leave and vacation time for all workers, and other bells and whistles that provide there citizens with the peace of mind it takes to LIVE LONGER! (as studies show) when we are suppose to have the best country in the world and its a struggle for the average worker to get even a paid sick day?

Please let us know how you plan to approach this issue, because honestly I'm a citizen that not only feels disenfranchized each and every election but I've seriously been thinking of leaving the country altogether.

Please ask how will he change the approach other countries have of the U.S. about american foreign policies. How will he approach leaders of other countries such as Ammadinejah from Iran Hugo Chavez from Venezuela… Thanks

Given the divisive nature of politics now, and the stated desire to change the way things are done in Washington, would Senator Obama consider republicans for major posts in the government, including Vice President. Although I am a life-time democrat, I have great admiration for republicans like Chuck Hagel, and I wonder if we wouldn't be better off with a bi-partisan executive branch.

What are your plans for Africa? You spoke to the British Prime Minister about democracy in Africa, you have family in Kenya, and one of your bills were to send relief to the Congo. You have definate ideas about Africa but seem to be vague about white Americans.

What would be the first thing that he'd do as President

This is my question and I hope you will see a reason to ask it.

In the 'Greatest' nation on the planet and in such a vast universe why on earth do we 'little" humans hate each other so much…when we can't even gurantee the continuation of humanity?!!

Shouldn't we think interms of the vast universe and unite to undersant it , rather than fighing on race: black ,white,brown….

Thanks

Please ask Obama how does he win over the woman vote and blue colar workers in the genral election.We all know he can win the cauces. As well as the state primarys with a large african american popilation.I worry that he will lose because of the total amount of whites voting in the states he's won.Can obama win any red states of 2004 election?We can't affored obamas chances of winning on a wim or a maybe or if this happend. We need to know for sure he can win.I would say 60% chance is pretty good ,But i know its more like 45% .He will get hard core democrats and the black vote.But he will struggle mightly with hispanics,woman,bluecolar works,republicans and yes independents.All those crossover voters will go back to republican side and independents will be at best for him 50%.Because of the Wright issues and ayers issue and small town commits ETC… as well as his over all in experince.Plus he is a blackman and race will be and issue.I believe his only chance to win is to put hillary clinton on the ticket with him.And if florida does not count as well as michgan,he will upset these states voters and he will be in a whole lot of mess come election day in the genral.I think Obama has to allow a revote to these states to be fair to the voters.May God Bless Obama because he is going to need his blessing."GO OBAMA"Thank you MR.Wolf.

What methods do you have planned to better the ‘Clean Diamond Trade Act’ and the ‘Kimberley Process?’

While these two control systems are set up to curb the flood of conflict diamonds in international markets, conflict diamonds still exist and continue to be sold in international markets.

Barack, you are completely inspiring. I truly hope you become the next president of the United States of America.

Thank You.

Best,

Divana Ippoliti

President Bush stole the election from Al Gore. Sen. Clinton is attempting to do the same thing to you. Her argument of "elect ability" is non-sense; she could not even win the votes among democrats. My question to you is: What does this say about democracy in America? What does this say about democracy in the Democratic Party? In an election the most votes wins.

What are your plans for Africa? You spoke to the British Prime Minister about democracy in Africa, you have family in Kenya, and one of your bills were to send relief to the Congo. You have definate ideas about Africa but seem to be vague about white Americans.

ask him to define the 2020 vision for america – around four key pillars – my thoughts
- free universal healthcare by 2020
- free education by 2020
- infrastructure renewal – housing and other infrastructure – energy etc
- global competitiveness – including comprehensive national security

Hey Wolf, ask Future President Obama if he'll give the VP slot to that old sweet grandmother from North Carolina. I think she can put North Carolina in play for us. For one she has a lot of energy at the age of 82 and lastly with her and John M. being so close to the same age we wont lost the senior vote

My question to all candidates is "Are you going to follow in George Bushs North American Union" footsteps?

Please act like a responsible journalist and avoid the temptation to sink to the tabloid level of the major news engines and leave the Rev. Wright and his church out of the questioning, no questions regarding lapel pins, hands over the heart during the National Anthem or pledge of allegiance. No questions about his Muslim name or picture of him in african garb. A Muslim middle name does not make him an islamic extremist. My middle name is Ruth, but that doesn't make me a Moabite.

Let's talk about programs, national and foreign policy decisions. How will he mend the broken aliances. How will he reburnish the tarnished image of the USA, which is now a nation that allows torture and invades sovereign nations on the basis of cherry-picked intelligences.

Thank you.

Mr Obama, We have heard quite a bit about supporting health care reform and providing health care to all Americans. However, not one of the candidates has addressed the very real impact of malpractice premiums and the threat of frivolous lawsuits on the cost of providing health care. Would you support national tort reforms and incentive programs for physicians and incentive programs for physician recruitment?

would you pick a republican to be your VP?

Barrack is pulling yhe wool over your eyes,It will be politics as usual.

As a middle aged woman who is proud of this Country, what can he say that will remove all of the distrust and disgust that KNOWING he sat in a church that spoke of hatred toward white people AND hatred toward this Country? And I do not want to hear the EXCUSE that he disagrees with Wright's statements. He only disagreed with Wright AFTER he was forced to do so. This distrust and disgust did not come from just his decision to stay in Wright's church and to take his young children to Wrights church it is also fueled with the knowledge that he would begin, maintain, or seek a friendship with someone who has bombed our government buildings and it PROUD of it. Proud enough to have himself photographed stepping on the US Flag?? People everywhere WANT things, but that does NOT mean they deserve them, earned them, or have a clue once they get them?

I would like you to ask him to come down to St. Kitts. I am a big supporter for him and so his my teacher.

Wolf ask Mr. Obama what he knows about Nigeria and what would he specificaly do about the disruption of oil production Nigeria ..

Will you allow MTV to "PIMP MY RIDE" with air force one helicopter?

OnTheIssues.com says that in October of 2007 Barrack Obama voted against banning partial birth abortions. If this is true I would like him to explain why he would vote against banning a doctor from delivering a baby feet first and inserting scissors into the babys head before the head comes out? I like Barrack Obama and I was considering voting for him until I read this.

he couldnt even win his neighboring state indinia, how does he know that the people of the other states that have done and already voted for him will still support him in the november election, and only voted for him because he was running against a woman, they hadn't heard about rev.wright at the time. how does he know that these supporters haven't changed their minds about him. and will probably vote for john mccain.

PLEASE ASK THE SENATOR TO BE SOON THE DEMOCRATE NOMINEE ,THEN , PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WHAT WAS THE TOUGHEST MOMENT IN HIS CAMPAIGN SO FAR?

Mr. Blitzer

Millions of young Americans (Democrats, Republicans and Independents) have voted (some for the first time) for Senator Obama because we believe he can deliver true and meaningful change. However, some of his staunch supporters are Democratic party stalwarts. For example, Kennedy, Kerry, Leahy and Bingaman (4 out of hundreds of political supporters) have been in the Senate collectively for over 130 (yes, 130!) years. The question to Senator Obama is will he support fresh, young, energetic Democratic challengers who run against these folks or will he be loyal to these entrenched incumbents? Can he deliver change that Democrats, Republicans and Independents will embrace if these folks remain in office?

I very much believe in Obama's message but the thing that nags in the back of my mind the most is his plan for Iraq. Besides redrawing the troops, how will he ensure there won't be a violent backlash during this withdraw possibly costing even more lives?

I am in agreement with Senator Obama's plan to keep Social security solvent, but will you please ask him if there is any solution to the social security "notch" babies. An elderly lady asked for my help in addressing this question during a voter registration drive, and I promised to do my best to have it addressed. It is my understanding that the benefits that these SS recipients receive has helped to create an elderly population that is struggling well below the poverty level.

Please ask Senator Obama what he plans to do with the military if elected president. I am from Illinois and I happen to like Senator Obamas fresh views and ideas. However, I am in the military, have been for 10 years now, and a lot of soldiers seem to think that if a Democrat is elected, Clinton or Obama, that our military will suffer. (cut backs, drawdowns, budget cuts, etc.) Can you please get his view on our miltary? Thank you.

I have a child with autism and Pennsylvania requires me to carry insurance on my son before Medicaid will pick up one penny – I would note that my insurance premiums are almost as much as my mortgage and likely this year will be more than my mortgage – should I sneak into another country to get his medical care for free so I can save my premium? Will Senator Obama's healthcare plan involve cutting off illegal alien medical care as free?

Why haven't you showed the fighting spirit in your campaign? people are begining to think that Hillary shows more fortitude and zest. You are a little too "laid back". I believe you are telling the truth, just add a little more zeal and convince the doubters that you mean what you say and say what you mean.

Since he was so shocked at Senator Clinton for stating she would anialate Iran, should they attack Israel or ANY western nation, would his response be to setup a meeting or military action?

I would like to know how he feels about the way that the government has treated Native Americans, and what plans he has to help the native population that has lost so much and has long been ignored.

Wolf, Please ask the Senator when he plans to give us some substance as to how he will accomplish what he has talked about.

Please ask Mr. Obama if he has any ideas oh how to literally reduce our consumption of fossil fuels – in particular; does Mr. Obama have a plan for the encouragement of reductions or changes in the driving habits of everyday Americans? Also, does Mr. Obama have any plans to bolster our trucking industry and railways to facilitate the transition away from oil dependence?

How does Barack hope to maintain this exemplary leadership he is giving to youths. He is a role model to us and i will like to commend him on his campaign and possibily congratulate him on his nomination that is already being wrapped and about to be delivered to him. honestly i wish i had some like him in Nigeria. i just want him to be hardworking and show who he really his. I want to know how he will create opportunities for prosperity in Africa. I love him and i hope that one day I will be able to meet and and follow his example. thank you

The price of gas has risen dramatically. I now have to pick and choose what I want to do and where I want to go because I can no longer afford to do it all. At the same time Exxon Mobile recorded record 1st Quarter profits this year. How can Americans believe there is not price gouging occurring? If there isn't price gouging occurring, why are oil companies still making record profits while the rest of us are struggling? Why isn't Washington more concerned (or show more concern) to the fact that we are struggling to make it by?

ask him why he sat in that church when Rev. Wright was making racist/anti-American comments, Obama already admitted he WAS in the church when he said some controversial comments. But then again, this is CNN and they are soft on Obama

Please be a responsible journalist no more gotcha moments. Ask him about issues. We've heard enough of u know what. Billary had enough positive coverage on CNN despite her negative background. Give him a chance to speak about the real issues!

I am wondering what Senator Obama's views are on downsizing the military. My fellow Airman and I are very concerned about the Democrats downsizing our military and leaving many of us to fend in a very weak economy.

Wolf,

Could you please ask senator Obama if he will be the one to lift the antiquated US embargo against Cuba? Also, could you please ask him if, like president Sarkozy, he plans on creating cabinets that include Democrats as well as Republicans?

Thank you!

Ben

I still have a very bad taste in my mouth over Mr. Obama's unwillingess to show his patriotic side in public, I have never seen a public official be so unamerican before and it really bothers me, to me it's his Muslim bringing up coming out and that shouldn't be allowed as a US President, he also is so young and inexperienced for such a large under taking, President Kennedy was young when he took office but he was breathing politics when he was born he knew it inside out, was an American all the way and knew the job inside out, had the experience needed, Obama doesn't. His wife hasn't liked American till now?? You didn't really know what your pastor was like after 20 yrs ?? Mr. Obama I believe you want to be in history books, be a first, be famous but I don't believe you can do anyting but charm most people, you sure can't close the deal on the big states. I don't trust you and I believe the your closet isn't empty yet. I believe you are trying to make a name for your self for the history books at the cost of the US people. I am white, female but if you were Colin Powell running I would have not one thought but to vote for you, that's one of the most patriotic, honest, know his stuff men I have ever met ( and I have met him) his race is no problem, his honor is no problem his good for the US is no problem, yours is, you are no Colin Powell, what is your real game.

I would ask him if it is over for Hillary, and you claim you want to bring this party together for ALL DEMOCRATS, why wouldn't you do the right thing and pick her for Vice-President? After all, why would you as the nominee risk the chance to loose ANY votes in the fall? You say this is about us, so show us that you mean it and pick her as VP. Both of you together can turn this country around at a critical time, and that is what is important, nothing more, nothing less. Do what is right if you are the nominee and pick the best of the rest, no doubt that is her.

If a crisis of epic proportions hit the US, much like Myanmar, would he seek isolationism to lick our wounds or "people on the ground" aid from other nations? If he chooses aid, would it be from a restricted group of nations or anyone willing to put feet on the ground?

Please ask Senator Obama if/when he plans to speak in greater detail about his proposed policies by updating his stump speech. While I am an ardent Obama supporter (having now volunteered in SC, VA, MD, DC, PA and NC), Senator Clinton's apparent command of policy issues (predicated upon her consistent use of a more specific stump speech) has proven incredibly impressive. The fact remains that American's are convinced you can inspire us: we now want to hear your ideas elucidated further. I appreciate your time and consideration.

Does Obama think that he can turn up the heat on Hillary enough to win the nomination withut a doubt WITHOUT going negative?

Will he have republicans/independents in his cabinet, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Colin Powell.

If he's going to reach out, it should be visibly and with a commtiment before the election to include the other side.

Obama has been getting this free ride, hiding behind the flowery rhetoric of "hope and change", but he offers no specifics on how he will do that. George Bush and Reagon ran on those themes and when they got into office, it has been nothing but more of the same. Is his head so far in the clouds that he thinks he can just say that will happen and it will? What will be specifically do to make washington work differently? What will be the measure that he is successful at that? Does he really think entrenched "ways of doing business" will change? if so, how will he be different?

I would like Senator Obama to explain:

With many veteran, accomplished Democratic (& Republican) peers sighting his lack of experience, accomplishment, know how, and overall all proven ability to truly lead anything, what gives him the idea that he is ready to lead this great nation, ESPESCIALLY in the Domestic and International crisis we are in.

Ask him if he plans to start campaigning like what he is: the presumptive nominee. Democrats are becoming increasingly worried about the downtime we're giving McCain to solidify his base (without much scrutiny by the center he claims be able to sway) while we continue to fight with each other. So far everybody seems to think it's up to Clinton to bow out before we can turn our energies toward McCain. Ask Sen. Obama if he doesn't think it's time to start engaging the enemy and treating Sen. Clinton like a Republican pundit. That's what she's acting like lately. Honestly, she's worse than Limbaugh.

PLEASE ASK HIM WHY NOW THAT HE IS IN THE POLITICAL FIELD, HE'S SO ASHAMED OF HIS PASTOR OF TWENTY YEARS?
AND IS THAT BECAUSE HE WANT TO BE IMPOWERED AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OTHER RACES OTHER THAN AFRICAN AMERICANS?
IS HE PROMISING GOOD POSITIONS TO THE ENDORSEMENTS HES GETTING AS SOON AS HE BECOMES PRESIDENT?

- His views on the Environment and Global Warming – Specifically what efforts he would fund.

- nothing about rev wright

- how he's going to 'change Washington'

Why was Mr.Obama in favor of a gas tax relief when the price of gas was $1.84, but not now when it 's at $3.50. It seems that this is pandering, or Washington politics at it's finest.

Will you let your wife answer the phone at 3am if your busy?

Tell him that we appreciate him and that we stand with him.

Please treat him as a Gentleman, and please leave off the "dirt". This man has had more than enough of that for one campaign. Stick to those issues that a President will have to handle. This Republican thinks Mr. Obama will be our President and deserves our respect.

M. Keith Casteel

WOLF PLEASE ASK!!!

Sen OBAMA On that morning when you woke up and decided you were going to run for President….Did you ever think it would be like this?

Tell him this American citizen says THANK YOU for the ride. I've enjoyed learning about our 50 states and politics.

Its understood that the Dems want out of Iraq. What is his view or anticipation for the future in terms of Iran and N.Korea. Also, the Dems have been very vocal about the atrocities occurring on the horn of Africa, does he see us becoming more involved over there following a withdrawal from Iraq?

This is not a question…a statement. If the super delegates decide Hillary should have the nomination, it will be a sure victory for McCain. The people have "elected" Obama for our nomination, and if he doesn't get it, do you think the black voters will be at the polls???? No, I wouldn't think so, and I wouldn't blame them. I might not be at the polls either. So who is electable??? Obviously Obama – look how he has handled himself under fire the last few weeks.

Please do not bring up Rev. Wright.

Please ask Mr Obama what plans he has not political rhetorhic around improving our economy. Specifically, fuel costs and the cost of food….. It's business time and people like me are still on the fence. We need to understand what our countries vision is going to be. We know he wants to "change" that much is understood, it's the 'how" that me and many others are wondering about.

is john mccains age and physical condition fair game during the election many groups will advertise this. what will be your response if you are asked to comment?

Ask him ANYTHING that does not include the name Rev. Wright. I'm glad to see that he has overcome all of that and is shining better than ever. In your face Rev.!!

I enjoy watching CNN for all Political news. I am disappointed that in all your coverage, the political commentators are always talking about the Democratic "delegate math".

Wolf, how about asking these political experts about the
"Electorial Math". Sure Obama has won more states, but those states will make no difference in the general election because they will remain RED states and the electorial votes will go to McCain. How about comparing the possible Electorial Math based on Clinton vs. Obama state wins and how they will pan out in the general election against McCain.

I think the public would love to see this comparison. It will be a
eye opener for those who think that Obama will beat John McCain
in the general election.

Another topic that seems to be off the table is the race factor,
being from WV, I can tell you race matters and it will matter across
the nation, especially in those RED states. Why is everyone so
afraid to bring it up? It is unfortunate that the Democrats insist on always shooting themselves in the foot?

Would Obama introduce a bill to forgive senors student loans compleley and permenately. There are many seniors having money taken out of their social security because their loans are not yet paid off. We can't by food or medicine because we have to pay for loans until , in many cases, we die.

Your campaign practically came out of nowhere to touch the heart and soul of America. Basically, it was Oprah's endorsement and "We Can" that raised the possibilities and hope in your campaign. Was this a deliberate strategy or just an accident? Should anyone get credit for fighting for you when the idea of a black president or senator wasn't popular?

Dear Mr. Blitzer,
Ask Obama if he will (1) take on corporacracy and send them to the red communists they want to deal with so badly, (2) bust the media monopoly spreading deceitful propoganda in our country, and (3) return the United States to American citizens. Ask him if he will (4) allow the American Dream again; if he will try (5) sparking American Ingenuity at home and risk alienating the coporacracy in charge. Ask him if he will (6) consider sending the current regime to the Hague for War Crimes and for lying to Americans. Ask him (7) if he thinks CNN is just another Fox affiliate.

I would really like to avoid questions about "how are you going to win?" The is a meta-question that is not about people or policy and only feeds our creepy reality tv desire to watch real people and real issues as if they are a game.

I am most interested in Obama discussing how his White House would INTERACT WITH CONGRESS.

I would also be interested to hear about the potential and specific effects his presidency could have on this company as they are seen 8, 20, 50 years from now. i.e. how would energy policy, education policy etc change our country in the long-term by comparison to the republican's policies?

Senator Obama:

1. When will you close Guantanamo?
2. When will you restore the concept of habeas corpus?
3. When will we once again honor the Geneva Conventions?
4. Will you end all surveillance on US citizens?
5. Will you get to the bottom on extraordinary rendition and God knows what other illegal and secret initiatives of the Bush administration?
6. Will you stress public service? Will you stress organizations such as the Peace Corps and Teach America?
7. Will you meet — immediately — in some sort of summit forum with world leaders to begin to restore our honorable place in the world?
8. When will you look at New Orleans and, once and for all, provide help so people can return and/or rebuilt their homes?

Please ask this… In order for him to "Change" Washington he will have to get the backing of the American people. What ideas does he have to orginize the people after he is elected. How will he demonstrate to congress that they need to follow the will of the people unlike the Bush administration. Obviously polls do not seem to effect anything.

Hi Wolf Blitzer,

I am a Nigerian living in Toronto, and i must say that i have never witnessed any political exercise with such tremendous global interest like this before. This is history in the making for the United States, and one that will push for the better, America's image around the world .

Kindly ask Obama what are his plans to see Africa become a stable continent with a progressive human development when he becomes president.

Thanks

The sub-prime crisis may be due to lax regulation of financial firms and the gross misrepresentation of the risks of the mortgage backed securities. It has already destroyed communities and family financial health. What are Obama's plans for regulating the financial firms to prevent such busts?

Wolf

A lot of us who have done many deployments and those of us that are stationed over here in the sand lot have found love there. As many military men have done since the start of this war, I have married a beautiful woman from Ethiopia and we have jumped through many hoops, went through a lot of red tape, and spent a lot of money to get our wives back to the states the right way. Then after we wait our 2 years to remove our restrictions we are hit again with the price for, our spouses to become a United States citizen has went up yet again to $675. Every time when you thing you are about to score a touchdown the ref's move you back 10 yards on a bad call. Therefore, we have to put this off again because of the gas prices and the economy and child care costing $1000 a month. What are you plans in regards to immigrant and do you think there could be some kind of discount for military members that get married in the gulf region. Because us that are doing the right thing does not seem to be able to catch a break.

Thanks and God Bless

William

If elected, what will he do on his first day in office? First 100 days in office? First year in office?

Also – please ask him what he's going to do for people with high student loan debt. We're right behind the people losing their homes.

And finally – what's his favorite beer? The AP has several images of him trying different beers across the nation what did he like?

What is his positon on the "imperical presidency" postion of
Bush-Cheney. Specificially the use of signing statements to exclude him from adhereing to the laws he has in fact signed

Please ask Senator Obama about Reverend Wright. I have never heard of this, and I think we'd all love to hear even more about this issue. Maybe you can ask Mr. Gibson from ABC how to decide on what policy issues to skip so we can devote more time to this and really delve into the matter.

A lot has been made of Clinton's holiday gas tax; I recently read that Obama supported a similiar tax break in his home state a couple of years ago; is this true?

IT SEEMS YOU HAVE CONVINCED MORE DEMOCRATS IN THE PRIMARIES THAT YOU CAN BRING ABOUT CHANGE.

ALSO, THE ECONOMY IS ALWAYS A CENTERPIECE FACTOR FOR A PRESIDENT TO SUCEED IN BEING ABLE TO BRING ABOUT TANGIBLE CHANGE.

SO, HOW ARE YOU, AS PRESIDENT, GOING TO ACHIEVE THE CHANGE YOU NOW PROMISE FROM AN ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE, NOT WITH WORDS, BUT WITH TANGIBLE ACTION STEPS. CAN YOU PLEASE BE SPECIFIC.

Why are his lips purple?

Wolf,

America lags behind on the international stage when it comes to education. What will Obama do to encourage more Americans to take up subjects like Math and Science which are important to compete on the global stage.

Thanks..

Having it both ways

On one hand Sen. Clinton is campaigning for superdelegates to vote in a way that would overturn what the people have voted for by popular vote and delegate count. On the other hand her campaign talks about seating FL and MI so they aren't disenfranchised. Isn't there an inherent duplicity in that?

She would be willing to disenfranchise 48 states, but not 2.
Also, she leads the media on a conversation about big states and electability. This also leads to the same disenfranchisement of voters, or at least disenfranchisement of every small state that this process was supposed to protect.

She also wants to seat FL and MI in a way that is unfair to the other candidate. Since he followed party rules by not campaigning in those States. MI and FL have had an opportunity and they choose not to take it. Let it go.

I'll tell you what doesn't disenfranchise voters. Her dropping out; since its the single best act that would strengthen the Democratic Party, and gives those same voters the best chance to have their candidate win the white house.
Superdelegates, act super and end this thing, the way us ordinary people have tried to.

Mr. Wolf,

Could you ask Mr. Obama if he has given any thoughts about having Mr. M. Bloomberg as his running mate for the Presidency?

Thank you.

Why is race a factor if African Americans vote for him? Are whites playing the race card if they vote overwhelmingly for a white candidate? Of course not. Let's stick to real issues. I don't care if the next president is Purple like Barney as long as it is not George Bush or a Republican

Responding to Alan-Allan May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

What he stands for. All I ever hear is "change and yes we can" those are hardly stands. In his short stay in the Senate he has voted mostly present which is not a stand. He gives a great speach when on script but falters when off script. Don't tell me race is not a factor when A.A. s vote for him over 90%.

In tactical terms (that means beyond broad strategy, or general aspirations), what will he do in his first 100 days in office to stabilize the economy, control the surge in fuel prices, and strengthen the U.S. dollar?

Senator Obama,

What's your take on evolving into a political sex symbol (and in the first presidental election with a female cannidate)?

Katherine Lilley
San Antonio, Texas

Ask Obama what he has done by way of a record of accomplishments in his time in office and why should the voters trust him?
He may make good speeches but can he get anything accomplished.
I lived thru Jimmy Carter who had the same campaign of being an outsider and lets change Washington D.C. and he failed terribly because he could not work with in the system and didn't understand all the mechanisms and how they worked.

Divided We Fall: Tenure in Politics and The Bad Meal Paradigm –or – Suds Don’t Make it Clean
I remember it well, that day….I was watching a commercial on TV, and the Ad stated, “Look at all the great Suds that this detergent makes!!!! I’m a Chemical Engineer, and my first thought was – What’s the correlation between ‘Suds’ and ‘Solvency’? Answer – there is none. However, the advertisers were counting on absence of rationale amongst Americans, so the ad campaign was very successful. Herein is the problem with American Politics and the Media. Too often, Americans are duped with ‘’Suface-Logic’…ideas that don’t make the litmus test, in terms of intellectual capital.
The Business As Usual restaurant has a chef named Eddy. Eddy, like most of the patrons, belongs to the ‘Ole-Blue’ club. Eddy’s been a Chef for 30 years. He’s got a philosophy about cooking that he holds dear to his heart. Problem is – truth be told, most of his meals are at best, mediocre –it’s the salt. His patrons have been eating at his restaurant for years because it’s the most convenient and familiar place in town. The convenience and familiarity factor has always overwhelmed the fact that everyone knows that Eddy puts too much salt in every dish. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years, Eddy proclaims with pride. I’m the most experienced Chef in the town.â€�
A new restaurant just opens across the street. ..Joe-Bob, a long time patron of the Business As Usual restaurant has developed heart problems. His doctor has repeatedly told him that if he didn’t start eating meals with less salt, that he would die. Joe-Bob heard about the restaurant across the street. He also heard that their chef is a recent graduate from the University of Healthy Foods. “Hmmmm…â€� , Joe-Bob, ponders, “…if the chef at that restaurant across the street is a recent grad, doesn’t that make him a member of the ‘Green’ club?â€�. One day, one of his fellow patrons, Billy-Bob, comes over to him and shows him a flyer from the new place. The patron has a smirk on his face….â€�Ain’t this a kick in the head, Joe-Bob?, can ya believe the gall of them folks across the street?â€�. While Joe-Bob examines the flyer, with its low-salt fare, Billy-Bob leans over to him and says, “You ain’t seriously considering eating over there, are you, Joe-Bob? I mean, how many meals has their chef fixed?…..besides, aren’t they part of the ‘Green’ club?….then he chuckles – if you do, don’t drink their Koolade!â€�
Eddy took sick one day, and was replaced by Freddy. Freddy, like Eddy, belonged to the ‘Ole-Blue’ club. “I’ve been doing this for 29 years, Freddy proclaims with pride. I’m the second-most experienced Chef in the town�. Joe-Bob orders an item that Freddy says is one of his specialties. The first thing he notices is that it contains too much salt. As he winces, he looks out the window and notices that there are a lot of young folks entering that new restaurant across the street…
When Bill Clinton made his Jesse Jackson comment (as Hillary’s surrogate) , was he really making the comparison based on the presidential policies between Obama and Jessie? Or was it politics as usual….’divide and conquer’? At this juncture in American history, can we really afford a president that doesn’t even have on their agenda the need to unite Americans? If we can’t unite our country, how can we possibly hope to go abroad and unite someone else’s country or region?
On the surface, one can indeed argue that Hillary and John McCain can indeed boast that they have more years of political tenure than this new guy, Obama.
Hillary also has experience selling Universal Health Care – it was one of the most divisive episodes that took place on Capitol Hill.
When I watch some of her camp’s commercials, especially the one that asks the question, “Who would you like to answer the phone when it rings at 3AM� My first thought is, isn’t this the same tune that’s been played the last decade, but with a new piano player – “Ode of Fear�? My second thought is, Why aren’t we as Americans –asking the question, “Why is the phone ringing in the first place?� I’ll go out on a limb, my fellow Americans, If we have true leadership in the White House, the likelihood of getting that 3AM phone call is greatly diminished….
What you’re getting in these commercial is discussion about, well – Suds.

I’d like to offer you, my fellow Americans, the following notions – A) There’s a six-letter word for doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results; B) Sometimes you have to change the Chef if you want the better meal; C) Suds don’t make it clean

Mr. Obama

As a canadian Citizen I would like to know how you will handle he NAFTA agreement with your colest neighbours to the North and will you have a closer realationship with us then current President Bush

I am an American with Ethiopian origin. I am senator Obama's supporter. Would you please ask him what his position is on African dictators who violates their own people's human rights but are pretending to be a friend of America. Ask him how he intends to put America's infulence on them so that other govenement should first respect human rights in order to be A friend of America. Not on rhetoric but on deed.

Wolf,

I hear the talk, can he walk the walk on Veterans issues?

Senator Obama mentioned that his grandmother was a "typical White Person". Could you ask him to describe a typical White Person, a typical Black Person and a typical Hispanic person?

(Testing his lack of good judgment…)

Senator Obama, there are many civil libertarians out here who are overjoyed to have a former civil rights lawyer poised to become our nominee for the Presidency. My question is this: where does your commitment to overturning the Patriot Act rank in comparison with getting our troops out of Iraq, righting our economy, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, restoring our standing in the world, and changing the way Washington does politics?

How do we deal with China, the elephant in the room, a threat to our national security, our economic security and to basic human rights in a large part of the world community.

Secondly, the clamor to drill for oil in our few remaining pristine wilderness areas is beginning to grow, how do you plan to convince oil dependent Americans, and the big oil lobbyists that we need to decrease our use, not increase our supply. Drilling will cause irreparable damage to our environment for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren while allowing us to burrow our heads in the sand and keep using more and more fossil fuels.

Wolf,
Please ask him what were his ties to William Ayers.
Phil

Hello Wolf Blitzer.

How will a Senator with only a few years experience truly have the in-depth ability to run this country? I prefer candidates with years of experience.
What are you going to do to compensate, or does he think experience makes a difference?
What religious faith does he know support or go to, and how does he see someone's faith or beliefs about their god effecting them personally and the United States after he is president.
Are you not running from the fact that you went to a radical church, because of politics you now deny your experience to make yourself seem more mainstream?
Your history is self evident, we all know you were involved with your churches beliefs for years but know when it is not politically correct you deny your involvement, How is this honest?
How can we trust you as President when you come across as denying your own faith and core beliefs in public?

Thank you, Jim

I want to know how could Senator Obama sit under reverend Wright's ministry for 20 years and not know him? I was not impressed with his statements about Wright's comments. He must have known his pastor better than that. Did you tell the truth?

Ask Obama if he is going to wimper and wine in the white house as he did in NC and other states because he is being pick on by Clinton and his Pastor, Come on if the republicans didn't go to Democratic so they could vote for Obama he would be out, I'm sick of the race card Clinton should call a race card a White Woman running against a black man who crys instead of standing up and telling it like it is, As for the delegates that coward out and left her she should be glad when she wins they had nothing to do in it Go Hillary Clinton.. She is more like the people using her money to help get her though not like the poor little wimpering man who has money yet he was soooooooo poor. open your eyes AMERICAN I sure won't vote for him he crys to much she knows the whit house and how to handle it.

Is stand up and say you are better qualified ,ignore the peoples vote then she goes in to try and accomplish back room dealing then walks in and declares herself the winner.
This reminds us of that food item that you have to crack to see whats inside /in this case its empty.

1. In order, what are the most important issues to you?
2. If you don't win the election, what will you plan on doing? Continue politics?
3. Why do you think that people around the world hold a negative view on America? What did we do to cause this?
4. What do you anticipate to be future issues for our country and how do we fix them now before it is too late?
5. How can you transition the declining industries in this country into innovative and globally competitive industries?
6. In our policy on terrorism, is offense the best defense? If so, what is necessary to initiate the offense? If not, how do you defend against terrorism?

Is Gov. Kathleen Sebelius going to his running mate? It would help soothe hardcore Hillary supporters.

Does the secret service have a basketball league?

Ask Obama how he can fighting for a country that he loves, yet he refuses to place his hand over his heart during our national anthem our the Pledge of Allegiance.

What specifically will you (Obama) do to cut the federal budget at least back to where it was during the Clinton era? (Cut it more and that would be even better.)

Ask him how he feels about the Real ID plan

Could you please ask Senator Obama if he will have a woman for vice president.Also where will He put Senator Richdarson

Ask obama if he is a black man or a white man.

Wolfe -
Last week Glen Beck had a guest from Montana on that claimed that petroleum, without the past CO2 problems, could be produced from coal at half the cost ($55/bbl), than what we are paying on the world market today.
If this is true, why don't you use this as one of the methods that the government should use to pressure the oil cartels of the world. West Virginia and Montana are probably the equivilent of the Arabian countrys in stores of the coal raw product for this purpose.

Wolf,

Ask him why he waited – until just prior to announcing his candidacy for president – to pay his parking tickets from his days at Harvard Law School? Perhaps follow up by asking if financial and/or personal responsibility are important to him – and if he has had past problems accepting either.

Thank you!

rsc

Ask Senator Obama if he would consider asking John Edwards as he running mate since in that core constituency that everyone talks about John Edwards is more popular than either Senator Obama or Senator Clinton???

You should ask him why he thinks you have become one of the the worst journalists on television.

You're part of the problem, Blitzer.

How will you attempt to bridge the gap between races to increase trust and enhance understanding?

Will you bring Republicans into your administration?

We are a sound bite society currently. How ill you enhance a deeper understanding of complex issues so that we can move forward significantly?

Can you provide more specifics on your energy policy. Do you see coal being utilized?

My wife and I make a decent income but live very modestly. Our house payment is less than 800.00 per month, we drive mid priced cars, contribute to our retirement, and health care. But last year we had to pay an addittional 8,000.00 in income taxes above and beyond what is normally taken out of our pay check. How are we supposed to get ahead? I guess I could buy an more exspensive house, or have more kids for a bigger deduction, but why should I have too.

I'd also like to know what he is going to do about the insurance business. I know of many examples where people would rather pay for the repairs than use the insurance that they are paying for.

1. Will Obama open State and Federal prison gates that has imprisoned more than 1.5 Million black men nationwide? With 90+% votes of blacks, this is the least they can expect from him.

2. With defense budget exceeding yearly $.5 Trillion, will he end useless nuclear deterent and military industrial complex that is making the defense industry so rich and bankcrupting the nation?

3. WIth US image ruined by Bush torture policy, will he Abolish Torture despite war on terror excuss and Death Penalty as we know it especially since it is so disproportionally handed down to blacks?

4. Since US actions were due to lies and racism respectively, will he officially appologize to Iraqis, Vietnamese and African Americans for the effects of US policy towards them?

5. As part of fiscal tools at president's proposal, will he regulate gas prices to prevent the oil company price gouging that has made them rich and American population poor?

6. How quickly will he give Palestainians their State and end US double standard in Middle East? Will he end US aids used in building land-grab in Palestaining lands and propping up dictatorships in Arab nations?

7. With US falling far below majority of developig countries in education and healthcare, will he provide Universal Free Education and Healthcare to all US citzens making less than $50,000 per year? Will he abolish income tax for all citizen making below $50,000?

8. Since it is this twisted mindset that let us to disgraceful adventure in Iraq, will he abolish pre-emptive strike against other nations?

9. WIth black votes forming the foundation of his normination victory, will Obama end homelessness and poverty which is more obvious in black neighborhoods? Will he end farm subsidies that are going to rich farmers?

10. WIth unemployment increasing nationwide, will he end all forms of outsoucing and regulate the healthcare and Insurance industry?

Wolf, please ask this question: "Why do know-nothing nincompoops like me get to ask questions of intelligent politicians working for real change like you?"

ask him if he is a Christian

Governor Deval Patrick has been a big Obama supporter. Many parallels have been drawn between Obama and Patrick about themes of hope, together we can, first Governor/President of color, etc. However, Patrick has had limited success with his agenda, even with a Democratic legislature and largely Democratic state. Why should we believe Obama will be any more successful, given the huge challenges he'd face on day one and the politically divided Congress and electorate? Also, Patrick had a long learning curve – how would Obama shorten his?

I am a Clinton supporter and I would like to see her in office, but if Obama is the nominee, I WILL STILL VOTE DEMOCRAT! There are many others who think differently and will vote for McCain. It has been a good race for them both, but I'm sure they see how it is splitting the party.

Please ask Senator Obama how he would mend wounds for Senator Clinton supporters? In Senator Obama's opinion, Will Senator Clinton urge her supporters to vote for him if he is the nominee? Since they both are the same on the issues.

Ask Obama how he can fighting for a country that he loves, yet he refuses to place his hand over his heart during our national anthem.

Church and State
Whatever happened to the notion of separation of church and state? If a candidate were a Buddhist would we consider that as open ground for considering if the candidate was a good candidate? What about if they was Mormon? What if they belonged to the same Church that Obama attends? What if they were Catholic? If the candidate was Catholic, wouldn’t it be fair game to ask, “Why haven’t you left the Catholic Church, given the amount of Pedophilia that has taken place in the last 30 yrs and the role that the different Dioceses have played in protecting those that have commited these offenses?�. If we’re going to ask the tough questions, would it not be wise to apply these questions across the board? If someone were to ask Hillary that if she were Catholic and was aware of this stain on the Church, would her answer have been the same as it was when she was asked about the Obama situation (“I would not have stayed in this Church�)? Would she have taken the chance that her answer may have alienated all of the Catholics that are supporting her? Hasn’t the acts of Pedophillia in the Catholic Church harmed more people than Rev Wright’s ridiculous statements? By the way – I’m Catholic.

Ask Obama, what are the "changes" he's based his campaign on?
Also, what does he think is wrong with America that needs fixing?
Ask for concrete actions he wants to take, not just the rhetoric.

PLease ask Senator Obama his opinion 1) of the criticisms currently being levied about the No Child Left Behind legislation, 2) and the dramatic inequality and continuing deterioration of our urban schools.

Is there a plan to raise the level of the education of the teachers that are
in the schools? Is there a possibility of federal scholarships, grants or other incentives to encourage the best and brightest of our entering college students to seek a career in education?

Ask him anything you want but obtain 1) specific answers (how, when, how and, how much will it cost) and, 2) for heaven sake, challenge him on his responses. There is no topic he should be allowed to generalize.

Please ask him where he stands on Gay Rights.

All of the major empires over the history of the world have collapsed because of over extension of resources and corruption inside of the government, what would you do to ensure the USA will not follow this trend?

- ***QUESTION #1: Obama's campaign is all about CHANGE. He has been talking about Change. How is he going to change Washington during his first term? Discuss in details.

- ***QUESTION #2: Obama talks about old politics a lot. He is surrounded and supported by old politicians like Kennedy, Kerry, and other government officials that worked with the Clintons before. How is he going to revamp the old system if he is surrounded by old politicians???

- ***QUESTION #3: When he becomes the President, will he be inviting his Pastor to the ceremony?

Please ask Senator Obama about his views on affirmative action. As a white male, I voted for Senator Obama in the Alaska Democratic caucus, and would like to vote for him for the presidency. However, I have a real problem with affirmative action. I have many friends who have been denied civil service (police, firefighter) jobs in favour of black and other minority candidates with significantly lower scores, and I do not believe this is right or just. I'm all for equal opportunity, but I believe that term should apply to everyone, not just to historically disenfranchised groups. I would be interested in hearing about solutions that would uplift such groups (e.g. increased funding for aggressive targeted education programs, etc.), rather than more of the same punitive programs that punish Caucasians for something during which none of us were alive, and, indeed, during which many of us didn't even have ancestors in this country, as they had not yet immigrated. Thank you.

Will you return any cigars you find to Bill Clinton?

Ask him about Taxing people that make $75,000.00 a year, more than they pay now?Last time I figuered it ,$75,000.00 does not make you rich, People that make that already pay most of the taxes now, and can barely pay there bills, They are taxed to death.Seanator Clinton would only raise taxes on people that make 250,000.00 and up.That is were taxes need to be increased not 75,000.00.Because of that and not counting our votes in Florida,I will vote republican in the fall.

Wolf,

Please ask him about his support for education and research, What he is going to do to protect America from OPEC and the big Oil companies, Protect America from Middle East and S America immigration and trade, as well as other facets developing our economy.

Note: I would like to see Obama take Hillary as his VP. I think it is the only way he can defeat McCain

Thank you,

Larry

What is your opinion of the recent decisions by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates?

Wolf – please do not ask him about any of the horse-race questions that dominate your station and show. Please ask him the following:

Sen. Obama, what key issues do you plan to address in your first 100 days of office? And specifically how do you plan to do it?

or

If elected, how will you reach out and try to heal the American image that is so desperately in need of work?

Going forward to the rest of primaries, as an Obama supporter (also from Kenya), I would encourage him to focus on the economic issues facing this country.

If this economy continues to slow down, the voter in Novembers will be more focused on the economy and will focus on how Barrack Obama plans to tackle the unemployment, weak dollar and rising deficit from energy imports (approx $1.3bn /day of imported oil!)

Go Obama Go!

Ask him if your breath stinks.

He also intends to simplify financial aid by allowing people to just check a box on their tax forms so their tax information can be used to apply automatically instead of oging through the application process currently required

How are you going to solve problem of high gas prices in the long run and not just for a few months?

Wolf,

If you just leave him alone you are doing yourself a favour. You are too biased to ask objective question. The past few weeks you were acting as Clinton supporter not as a reporter.

I have been a big fan of yours, Wolf, for many years and I'm not going to change my mind now but you just blew the perfect opportunnity to ask Howard Wolfson, campaign strategist for Hillary Clinton, two questions that really would have proved useful for every informed Democrat as of May 7, 2008:

1. Mr. Wolfson, what is the MORAL basis on which you and Senator Clinton insist that the Michigan primary results should be counted, in light of the fact that Senator Obama wasn't on the ballot?

2. Mr. Wolfson, given that virtually every economist (including all the "big guns" of Democratic persuasion) has termed a summer "gas tax holiday" either a bad idea or a really bad idea, and our own Jack Cafferty (among many others) has called it "pandering", pure and simple, what is the economic justification for such a measure that you and Senator Clinton believe has such merit that all of these major economists and pundits should be ignored?

P.S.: if you think my questions suggest I am either an Obama supporter or a Republican, you would be mistaken. I am mostly a slightly-left-of-center pragmatist who would — most of all — like Wolf Blitzer to ask the real questions we'd all like answers to instead of throwing these guys teeny-bopper softballs.

Please ask if a President Obama would put together a Lincoln-like cabinet. As Lincoln put together a team of rivals would the new president commit to gather the best minds not just reward party people. I am a registered democrat and a teacher and would like to see equity and wisdom reign for my children, my grandchildren and my students.

We have heard many of the above. I just wanted a different question that he does not have faced before. In south Asia a long lasting issue (almost 3 decades) is Sri Lankan government fighting rebels. If Brack Obama is elected to the higher office, how he can handle the right of the Tamils in Sri Lanka and the 'war on terrorism' of the Sri Lankan government, which effects the role of US relationship with South Asian countries.

Wolf – PLEASE do not ask him about any of the horse-race questions that dominate your station and show. Please ask him the following:

Sen. Obama, what key issues do you plan to address in your first 100 days of office? And specifically how do you plan to do it?

or

If elected, how will you reach out and try to heal the American image that is so desperately in need of work?

thanks,

Three years ago I was making over 50,000/yr, had health insurance, and had excellent credit. today i have no job no health care, and have been foreclosed due to our mortgage payments having doubled, now I have bad credit due to bankruptcy. What will you do for people like me so that I can get back what I worked a lifetime for.

Where do you stand on the creation of a cabinet-level Department of Peace and other infrastructure for growing a culture of peace at home and around the world?

Since, as you say, change happens from the bottom up, how will you mobilize the people to save this 'planet in peril?'

Pres. Bush and friends still seem intent on a military strike against Iran. What are you doing now to prevent that?

You are committed to changing the way Washington works (bravo!). What are your strategies for accomplishing that, given the deeply entrenched patterns you will face?

Find out from him where he stands on abortion, and how he intends to bring the jobs back to the US.

Do you know what a democracy is about. Why have you not done everything possible to have ALL votes count such as in Florida and Michigan?… This is my question.

Also, do you understand that my straight democratic vote will not be a mandate for him in the fall?… He will have and work hard to earn the trust of Clinton voters.

Why doesn't he talk more about the ecomonic situation we are in. and what his plan is to get us out of it. I think this will help in getting the blue colared workers to see his side. may bring up nafta.

Wolf,

Please ask Senator Obama how he will HELP our elderly… My mother is struggling to pay for medications. Luckily we are a big family and are paying her medication bill. She has worked all her life and has a bill of 500 dollars a month.

Thank you

Please ask Senator Obama why we should beleive he will be ready to inact a bold withdrawl plan from Iraq when he is unwilling to make a bold statement of fact, as Alan Greenspan did, to the American people, that this war is largely about oil. It didn't seem to hurt John McCain and he didn't even know he said it.

I understand you support civil unions, why don't you support gay marriage? It comes across as if you are attempting to please both sides of the party, the conservative side and the liberal side. Is that what you are intending to do? Why not marriage?

Please ask Senator Obama his thoughts about the consumer credit card industry and the need for more regulations, specifically in light of the recent bankruptcy laws and the fact that credit card companies entice people to borrow by offering initally low rates, keeping monthly payments so low it can takes years to pay off balances so they can increase interest payments to the company, sending "checks" to write for easy loans, and targeting teenagers just out of high school to open accounts. CNN covered a story about current proposed legislation to reign in the credit card companies' double-billing practices and it appears as though the Federal Reserve has some influence on credit card policies as well. But, does there need to be more regulation and oversight of the credit card companies? [This question is NOT about subprime mortgages and housing foreclosures!]

why won't he come on tv and call those super heros i mean deligates out about not backing him even after proveing he can take a beating and still keep wining ? It seems to me that there holding out and makeing you go through this horable hillary attack because of your skin color.

The Democrats could sweep the election with a unity ticket. Will Senator Obama consider a offering a run with Senator Clinton as the Vice President?

Abraham Lincoln had even less experience before his presidency and he turned out pretty good.

Hi Wolf,

Whatever you plan to ask Obama, please keep the Wright issue out of your discussion. Obama should not be made responsible for Wright's messages again, as he has come out publicly to denounce Rev. Wright.

What should I ask Obama?

The issue of racism against blacks is addressed by Barack and others continuously, but as an African-American, does Barack plan to address the issue of responsibility in the African American community? For example, will he eventually talk about the overwhelming number of black children growing up without a father in the home, the feeling among many African Americans that they're "owed" something from the government, the celebration of violence, drugs, doing jail time, and sexual promiscuity in the rap industry and like issues, which actually hinder the black community from moving forward more than anything a white person could do to them?

I guess you don't want to ask him why he's so arrogant?

Will there be a national Oprah Day?

You have two options to deal with some Middle East countries, specially with Iran, Iraq,Syria and Lebanon. This two options are Trade and diplomatic war vs troops war. Which one you will choose and why ? Being a president of US, how do you implement this policy and how do you ensure the US people now that the US benefit will never be hamper with your policy in future anyway ?

In America today, airlines are out-sourcing as much work as they can, many of these are skill-jobs. Yes or No, do you feel the airline industry in America should be regulated?

Mr. Obama;
Some news pundits have suggested that the Clintons might try to bargain with you for her to quit the race. Supposedly it would be a two part deal.

1. Pay off her campaign debt.
AND
2. Give her the vice presidential position.

I have contributed small amounts to your campaign and I would be very upset about either of those two senerios.
1. I would not want my dollars to pay for her campaign.
AND
2. If she becomes your running mate…where is the CHANGE? I would see that as "Washington as usual".

One of or both of the below to demonstrate his understanding of our economy.
1. When you speak of the "windfall profits" big oil is experiencing, who is receiving these profits?
a) Follow up: Since it is ordinary Amercians who receive the profits wouldn't your tax actually target ordinary Americans?
2. You have spoken of raising the Long Term Capital Gains Tax to maybe 28%…Keeping strictly to the math…figures from the CBO indicate an inverse relation between CG Tax rates and tax revenues. While there are many inequities in our tax code, wouldn't raising the CG tax decrease tax revenues?

I want to ask Barack Obama about raising the capital gains tax. Capital gains taxes do not affect only the owners (and sellers) of stocks. It also affects small buisness owners such as my family. My grandfather was an immigrant to this country and started a small construction company. When my grandfather died my father and his brother took over and the built the business into something bigger, working literally from before dawn, in the freezing cold and the boiling sun – from the time they were 8 years old in summers, and later, leaving school to work with their father full time, before they had a chance to even graduate from high school. When my father died we paid a 55% inheritance tax on his estate. After running and building the business for over a decade, during this past year my generation of partners came to the conclusion they could not keep pace with the type of re-development necessary to stay competitive in the business, and so very reluctantly we came to understand that we were going to have to sell. My question involves the capital gains tax on family businesses, such as my own. Does Barack Obama feel that it is right to charge a 30% capital gains tax on the sale of a family owned business involving real property? Property on which property taxes have been paid for the past 90 years, along with corporate taxes for that same period of time on all the businesses, and personal income taxes on all the profits made as distributions from partnerships – only to have it taxed yet again at 30% for the final kicker? We have been taxed to death on this one company and I cannot imagine that enterprises such as ours (where our only tax break came as a 15% Federal cap gains tax on sale) will find ourselves in the position of losing that as well. Could Mr. Obama please explain his rationale for taxing capital gains on a sale of property in a family owned business which has already been taxed generously on every level, every year since it's inception.

I really don't know why any candiate isn't using this as a strategy. In 1972-73 when Saudi Arabia had cut off their oil supply to the U. S. because of us helping Israel by selling them arms, we heard the same rhetoric then about foreign oil dependence and alternate sources of energy. What happen to the last 35 years?? Do the oil companies have that strong of lobby to have prevented these promises?

I am a 57 year old man that has witnessed many changes in my life but it seems everything changes except politics. We, the people, gave up our power long ago and it's time someone help take some of our civil rights and liberties back. Speaking for myself and many, many others: WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED.

Can he give examples of who might be in his cabinet? Will he choose people from either party based on experience they can bring to his administration or will he choose people that got him elected?

Clinton is polling high in the polling against McCain. Does this believe this is because Obama has not pulled out her dirt with in the primaries the way she has pulled out his dirt? Once the republicans drag her name through the dirt she will no longer poll so high. All of his dirt is out. If Rev Wright is the worst they can do, then he is smooth sailing in the general election.

Ask Obama :

Wenn you become President will you give back the donations the people gave you to finance your election.

Ask Barack Hussein Obama if he can recite the muslim "call to prayer" in Arabic?

What's the one question you're most tired of answering?

I would like to know about some media sources saying you recieve money from bundleing. Also, why were you meeting the billionaires on billionaires row if you claim all your donations come from the small donations. And.. It has been rumored In the next few weeks, the FBI will release to the public its investigation into Illegal fundraising activities by the Obama campaign!

David Axelrod/Barack Obama are complicit with George Soros since January 2008 of opening 'fake dummy accounts' with Banks across the United States.

Money Laundering Laws and The Patriot Act have been violated!!!!
Is this true Mr. Obama and if not please explain why it is even out there?
One last question,
Why are you so sure that Hillary supporters will support you when all polls show otherwise. I know many and they will not support you.

Wolf,

Can you ask him:

When he speaks of "special interest(s)" in Washington, what exactly does that mean? Why do we need protection from it?

Obama 08′

could you ask Mr. Obama what his end goals are at the end of his first term? What does he want America to be like after his first term or what are his most important goals to make America?

Ask him, what is the single biggest issue facing the average American and how specifically will he attack the issue to improve the situation.

Please do not ask him about Wright or bitter people. We are tired to hear of these non important issues. We want to know what his foreign policies will be toward third world countries like Haiti which is located 600 miles from the coast of Florida and is the size of Maryland.
How will he help these desperate black people ?
Thank you much.

Please ask him how would he win 2008 elections when most of the people voting for him are from African American community and educated whites.

I do not think he stands a chance if GOP figures how to motivate general white population.

How will you use foreign policy & diplomacy to heal the wounds in the Middle East?

I would like to ask Senator Obama; what plans he has to win support
with voter groups that he has run weak? How does he plan to bring the party together? A switch party supporter

Mr. Wolf, nothing could excite and unite the Democratic voters more than to see a Obama/Clinton ticket. Please ask him to work to make that happen so that all of the Democratic Party can unite behind this ticket and win the general election.

Thank you,
Tom Lewis

Where does NASA and manned space flight fit into his plans for the nation…

Ask Obama why it will be equally as important for the Black All-collar- democrats to vote as it is for the White -Blue -collar voters. Also ask him to clarify that he, as in contrast to Clinton is not a "monolithic" black person and shares the white blue collars aspiritions they have becaused he has lived it. Blacks are not monolithic as has been perpetuated by racism, and no longer feel royality to a democratic party of betrayal. As much disenfranchishment as most blacks have experienced, to include the distain for Clinton, surely it is no stretch of the imagination that most blacks respect overt racism, but won"t tolerate betrayal. NO VOTE FOR CLINTON OR MCCAIN IS NOT A NEW OPTIONS FOR US. BUT WORRY ABOUT THE YOUNG INNOCENT COLLEGE KIDS REMAKING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
IF THE DEM SCREW THIS UP!

Replay the comment you made in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. You know the one. It starts with "The people are so poor, and so…"

I'm surprised you're even around Blitzer. I can't listen to you without hearing that and remarking how incredibly stupid you have to be.

Why he sat in the pews of a church for 20 years of race baiting, hating, and an anathema for American values without saying a word?
How he can have a friendly relationship with a self described terrorist David Weathers? If he is still running on his judgment although clearly demonstrated is atrocious?

Ask him what responsibility he feels that a nation has for harm done to civilians of an opposing country in a conflict. Ask him if casualties on the other side are worthy of consideration. Ask him, if he were in charge during the time, would he have authorized bombing Hiroshima. Ask him what role history plays in advising future generations against harmful acts against innocent people.

In other words, without asking about the Rev. Wright, then to answer the issues that Wright raised in his FULL sermons, or at least as presented in Bill Moyers' interview. (Incidentally, I don't recall any part where he said the government was responsible for AIDS.)

Obama has dismissed Rev. Wright rather curtly, and in my opinion, for political reasons rather than a disagreement with anything greater than the impact of sound bites. Since he does not wish to discuss Rev. Wright, how about the issues raised in the full body of Wright's sermons in question. I believe he is distancing himself from Wright because the general electorate will not bother to hear the full sermon and glibly presume negative interpretations, even though Wright's argument, when stripped of controversial rhetorical language is indeed valid.

I am one of an otherwise silent group who believe his conscience has been CORRECTLY guided by Wright over the years, and that his dismissal is political rather than that of conscience. If he is willing to dismiss his pastor and moral advisor for political purposes, then what does this say for his platform being to do away with "the same old politics"?

I don't want to see McCain get it, and I'm not too fond of Hillary. Honestly, I believe Barack will still win, but I'm put off by his choice regarding not so much the reverend, but the conscience attached to the sermons. If he will disown a righteous conscience for political gain, then are we not back to the old ways? At least Hillary takes politics at face value, posturing and all – in that sense she is maintaining greater form.

Lou I am not a democrate but how can a party based on democracy basically seat delegates from Michigan & Florida without letting them vote with both candidate campanining and being on the ballot in both? And will you insist on a revote because the rules not counting their vote are unconstitutional.

What do you say tio critics who believe you are not a problem solver but just a good speech maker and America's problems cannot be solved with speeches?

Question for Senator Obama:

I'm sure that some strong Obama volunteers so far are independents or Republicans who crossed over because of your candidacy. Once you are the nominee, will they still find a friendly home for their efforts — or will they have to choose whether to work for the full slate of Democratic candidates where they live, or none at all?

I am a Democratic Obama volunteer, so it is not a problem for me, but I have been worrying about this. I don't want to lose our new friends!

I would like to know what his plans are for FEMA. I would like to know what he plans to do about inner city crime. Some of the inner cities are like war zones. Here we are in Iraq and we can't even control our inner cities. I would like to know if he plans to encourage the American people to start CONSERVING energy. I would like to know if he really will appoint BOTH Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to his cabinet. I would like to know if he really plans to do the "fireside chats" he mentions on his web site. I would like to know how often he plans to hold press conferences as President. And I would like to know if he would consider "ordinary folks" (as Michelle calls them) forums where periodically people from the country can meet with him in a televised setting and ask questions of him. After all, he will be OUR President and he will work for us.

Please ask Obama if he would:

deport the 12-20 million illegal aliens now in the US;

seal our borders to prevent further illegals from entering;

stop outsourcing jobs from the US to other countries; and,

reduce the number of H-1B visas to stop foreigners from taking
jobs from older, more experienced , better paid Americans.

Thank You

Please ask him about the environment, global warming, and his plans to build the green economy.

The presidential debates and interviews have left out these subjects entirely, even though global warming has been a hot topic (no pun intended!) for the last year. With the gas tax emerging as an election year issue, this would be a perfect opportunity for the political press to get the public up to speed on the candidates' plans to address energy and environmental issues.

We're done with Reverend Wright, sniper fire in Bosnia, and other meta process stories. Let's talk about the real issues!

Doesn't anybody know how to run this country? Can you believe that the FAA discovered that all of the American Airlines MD-80's needed to have their wiring checked? All…at the same time? So they grounded the entire fleet at huge cost to the economy. Did that make sense? Couldn't they have inspected some of them while the others flew?

And our "government" – or whatever you call it – has caused our money to lose 1/3 of its value so that the price of gasoline (for example) went from $2 per gallon to $3 per gallon and this increase was not caused by OPEC's failure to export more oil. Our "government" hasn't figured out that no country can continue to operate with more expenses than income. So now our money is on its way to becoming worthless.

What can YOU, Barack Obama, do to encourage our governing people to think and reason and debate and compromise and maybe figure out how to govern the place?

Jim Martin

He will more than likely be respectful towards you. Be respectful back. If you have any knowledge of his Victory speech in N.C. the you will know he put Rev and bitter to rest. Lapel pins are a fashion statement not an indictment. I want to know how he plans to change the tone in Washington and, as Lou Dobbs asks, start doing the people's business.

Please ask him if he plans to change the top wage cut-off for FICA contributions. I heard Obama is in favor of no limit thereby effectively increasing the top marginal tax rate by about 12.4%. The limit for 2008 is $102k.

Thanks,

Paul C. Malueg

Please ask Obama how he intends to keep America economically strong considering that as a nation we are in debt up to our eye balls and almost everything we consume is made outside America.

I would like you to ask him how his views on firearms, ownership and the 2nd amendent differ from Hillary & McCain.

What does he plans to do with the supreme court possibly throwing out the DC gun law and other similar laws.

Senator Obama:

What is you step-by-step for rebuilding New Orleans and returning displaced residents back to their homes?

Please ask Mr. Obama what concrete plans does he have to create a climate of unity so that the congress and tackle the many difficult issues facing this great nation of ours. all we've had for so long is bitter partisan debate on many of the important issues that face us. What can he do to change the mindset so that people can work together and make this country better for everyone?

education/college –

intends to provide a $4000 refundable tax credit upon enrollment in college and the credit will extend to cover 2/3 the cost of tuition – meaning the first $4K they get back and they get to take the rest as a tax credit as education expenses – up to 2/3 the cost of tuition….saving people a TON of money and making college much less expensive

will recruit well-qualified teachers and increase their pay and provide incentives to those that will teach in "challenging areas"

I would like to know where did he get his middle name from (Hussein)
Also, how come he never speaks about his grandmother on his father's side?

Please ask him how he plans to care for US veterans.

How many calls have you handled at 3am?

If Hillary craked called you at 3am would you answer?

Have you or would you crank call Hillary at 3am?

Would you let Oprah answer the phone at 3am?

As an ardent supporter of Obama from the day he announced his candidacy in Springfield last year, the following information was brought to my attention:

May 5, 2008: From The Wall Street Journal

Obama Says Teamsters
Need Less Oversight
Campaign Talks
On Issue Preceded
Union's Backing
By BRODY MULLINS and KRIS MAHER
May 5, 2008; Page A1

"Sen. Barack Obama won the endorsement of the Teamsters earlier this year after privately telling the union he supported ending the strict federal oversight imposed to root out corruption, according to officials from the union and the Obama campaign.

It's an unusual stance for a presidential candidate. Policy makers have largely treated monitoring of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as a legal matter left to the Justice Department since an independent review board was set up in 1992 to eliminate mob influence in the union."

As an issue that is under the purview of the Justice Department, and with Jimmy Hoffa Jr. as head of the Teamster's Union, please explain your stance on calling for LESS government oversight of this union.

Mostly what I hear from Obama is change.Ask him what and how.With specifics on the how.

DON" T GO EASY ON HIM . ASK HIM WHY HE SAT AT TRINITY FOR 20 YEARS LISTENING TO REV. WRIGHT. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT GOING AWAY. DON" T THINK FOR ONE MINUTE THAT; THE REPULICANS WILL NOT BRING IT UP. WE NEED DETAILS . NOT SPEECHES. DEBBIE

Does he believe the United States should be the "policemen and humanitarians" of the world?
If so, why?
If not, why?

Wolf : It would be a real shock to me if you asked Obama questions that matter like the economy, etc. Up until now you have gone out of your way to smear this candidate since you are clearly a McCain man.
I will not hold my breath on this one
Stan, Yelm Wa

Ask him what he plans to do to help out low income seniors? My mom is 88 years old and cannot afford a decent nursing home. Florida is reducing support to nursing homes. We haven't a heard a word about Social Security and Medicaid during this campaign. Is Barack going to ignore our seniors?

It may worth the while to ask Barack his game plan in Novemeber and why he cannot keep away from trouble.

I'd like to ask Senator Obama how he manages , despite his hectic schedule, to still make his family so high a priortity. It gladdens my heart and says more to me about your character than any of the many other attirbutes you have.

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW COULD HE GIVE THE JOB BACKS TO TEENAGERS BECAUSE WHEN I WAS TEENAGER THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING A YOUTH JOBS FOR KIDS 16 AND OVER. THIS HELP STOP TEENAGER FOR SELLING DOPE AND DROPING OUT OF SCHOOLAND GETTING IN TROUBLE. IT WAS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME

Ask Sen. Obama if he thinks teachers should receive "combat pay" for teaching in difficult inner-city schools where no one else will teach. I teach at such a school in south-central Los Angeles, and my colleagues and I could certainly use some encouraging words from the Senator.

Ask him if he would be willing to sit down with John McCain before the conventions and the start of heavy campaigning and jointly pledge to run a positive, attack free campaign.

I would like to know Senator Obama's position on Israel, given that his ex pastor supports L. Farihkan, who has repeatedly called Zionists evil, etc.

Senator Obama,

Can we ever see the cost of gas back to $1.00 a gallon if you become the president.

Ask Obama why I should trust him. Why should I trust a man who said he has the best judgement when it counts? Where was that good judgement re: Rev. Wright…the real estate deals with Tony Resco…etc? Wasn't that the quick 2-step with Rev. Wright? Don't disown…then disown only when Rev. Wright becomes an obvious threat to his campaign? I fail to see how that displays good judgement or makes him any different? Then there's the sarcasm in his speaches. How does that make him any better than anyone else? From the beginning I have always felt uneasy about Barack Obama. As time goes on, that feeling grows stronger. I don't see Obama as a fighter either. When put on the defensive, he backs down and gives a "let's hug it out" speach. Not all situations call for a kiss and make up approach. I fear the Republicans will tear him to shreds in the General Election. As a lifelong Democrat, this whole golden boy routine has left me disillusioned and a bit disgusted.

Star in Forth Worth, Texas

Would you please ask Senator Obama about if he likes you, due to you are in love with him…….love is in the air…..

Wolf ; Ask Obama if he knows the definition of the word never like droping his pastor his not a president all ready braking promisis.

ask him about violent crime and police brutality specifically his thoughts on the sean bell case in new york.

Knowing what is coming from the Republicans in November (and that what Clinton has done is soft in comparison) and considering the tactics used with Dukakis and Kerry that will be/are now being used against him, how will we ensure we do not have the same results as those candidates.

Admittedly, we are in much worse shape than we were in 88 and in 04, but we thought we were in pretty bad shape then too. The swift boat ads and the elitist comments against Kerry (because he spent time living in europe and speaks french) are just as ridiculous as calling Obama elitist because he went to a good school and speaks intelligently, but they worked.

What are we going to do that Dukakis and Kerry didn't do or do enough of?

As a professing Christian, how do Jesus' commands to "love our enemies" and "turn the other cheek" influence the way you will lead the War on Terror?

Barack, It's important for a new president to have some immediate/ short term successes while simultaneously working on the longer term changes to prove the country made the right choice. While you cannot solve all thats wrong with Washington right away, what are three things you will focus on changing in the short-term?

with the economy in a recession, gas prices at an all time high, a war that is unpopular and should never have been waged, people losing their homes, healthcare that is unaffordable, the single most important issue for voters is why you dont wear a flag pin. How do you plan to win the general election if Mccain is wearing one and Rush Limbaugh tries to sabotage your campaign by telling republicans to buy all the flag pins so you cant find one?

Can we NOT ask questions about Rev. Wright.

has anyone ever told you that you look just like the senator, Whitley almost married in A Different World?

Seriously what makes you different from any other politican. You have arisen from the same politican machine as them, you went to Harvard established the same connections as them. How do we know we will not be left with the same taste in our mouth after 4 years? Bush has shown us what we get with politicans who claim to deliver change, but do not. Mom always said better the devil you know.

Have you ever made a promise you did not keep?

Sen. Obama I am wondering when you are going to go to Iraq to visit our troops like Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain have.

I am very interested in Senator Obama's stand against 'old school, business as usual Washington' And therefore would like to know just how he views the VP selection process should he be the Democratic nominee. I think that this will truly make a statement as to how things may go in the White House when an if he should defeat Senator McCain in November. Let's end the Clinton era in Washington once and for all by selecting someone that is more in line with Senator Obamas' ideology.

Senator Obama: You make me proud not only as an African american but as a person PERIOD! When this whole Rev Wright thing came out I was so sick and tired of it being in the media every single moment. I really admired how you stood your ground and did not blink an eye when the media tried to tear you down when they had nothing else on you. That showed me you know how to take a punch and deal with a situation. Now with that being said.

My question is: There is so much crime in america today. The crimes being that are being committed are getting violent and brutal by young kids 18 and under. What can you do to help with this situation?

Good Luck getting a straight answer to any of your questions Wolf.
I hope you have more luck than John Roberts did. He ended his
interview snickering and saying .. Well we have time to TRY and get
one more answer from you . Somehow I doubt you will have any
better luck. The man is the King of double talk and evasiveness.

I'd like to know his plans for keeping jobs in this country and stemming the tide of off-shore and near-shore outsourcing.

AFTER TRYING TO HANG ON TO THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN HIM AND REV. WRIGHT DO HE FEEL ANY TYPE OF BETRAYAL…ALSO, DO HE BELIEVE THAT REV. WRIGHT WAS USED IN A POLITCAL PLOY TO TRY IN DAMAGE HIS CHANCES FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.

Tommorow Wolf Clinton…Er…Blitzer, interviews Obama. If Wolf asks one stupid question about Rev. Wright. I will throw my TV off the balcony. The cat is out of the bag. Everyone except cnn knows that Rev. Wright is working to elect Hillary Clinton. In the so called controversial speech, Rev. Right gushes with praise for the Clintons. But of course the news does not air that part of the speech. Nor does the news mention that Rev. Wright was a confidant and counselor to the Clintons when Bill was chaseing skirts in the White House. If the news media had an ounce of integrity, Rev. Wright be a Clinton controversy.

Although it's still a bit early, I would like to know what qualities, experience, and ideals will he would like/require in a vice presidential candidate.

How can you say you're qualified to be President of the most powerful nation in the world, which is in the middle of two wars and has serious concerns about unfriendly nations building nuclear weapons, when you haven't completed your first term as a U.S. Senator and probably don't even know all the hallways of the senate yet? Who are you trying to kid? I hope America is not that blind, and if it is, it will get what it deserves! At least I'll be able to say, I didn't vote for him.

Yovanni – Bradenton, FL

Wolfe… Two questions with one sub question:

1. Give specific details how he will support Universal Health Care WITHOUT raising our taxes (plesae hold him to specifics).

1a. Please explain to the American people why he is convinced the US government can successfully organize, execute and maintain a viable billion dollar Health Care program year after year given the past track record of our current Welfare program, the Veterans Administration Program, Social Security Programs, etc. ALL of these gov't run programs are infected with cost overruns, corruption (specifically the welfare programs), pending bankruptcy, etc.

2. Why should I or any American who has saved and invested in the future for his/her family who finally has a decent nestegg be penalized and taxed to take care of those who didn't!!!??? Why should we be held responsible for taking care of those who refuse to take care of themselves. Specifically, those who refuse to work, or refuse to save or invest but instead spend their money on drugs, excessive alcohol, gambling, etc., or who refuse to take care of themselves by watching their weight, etc.? Why should we pay for their self-indulgence and greed???

Please ask him if along with his national health plan he intends to subsidize medical education as it is done in Europe and Canada or does he really think people will spend 11-15 years of their lives studying medicine and accumulating over 150,000 dollars in loans (close to average debt of physicians) not to get paid?

How will your campaign respond to the anticipated negative attacks from the Republicans this fall–that is, will you respond immediately, then go on the attack (like Bill Clinton did successfully), or will you be slow to respond (like John Kerry with the Swiftboat ads, which cost him)? I do hope that when they come, you'll respond immediately. Thanks.

Senator Obama given your stated desire to sit down and talk to the government of Iran with its stated goal of bringing about total gobal inialation in the hopes of the arrival of the 12th Imam, Why?

Wolfe -

You asked us to write in with questions for Barach and your upcomming interview. Here is my question:
Last week on Glen Beck, there was a guest from Montana who claimed that petroleum without previous CO2 problems can be produced from coal for $55/BBL. This is less than half the price that we are currently paying on the world market.

How can you start attracting more republicans to your candidacy such as the millions of pro-life conservative voters of all religions or no religion and over 50 million Roman Catholics who believe in the right to life yet are attracted to you because of your conviction to unite our country, social justice, and to PEACE?

Some commentators have suggested that if Obama does not win the nomination eventually that civil war will be the result. How can he claim that race has nothing to do with his campaign when his victories are often due to the black vote? Is the Democratic Party not locked in a situation where either Obama wins the nomination or blacks exit the party at the very least.

Thank you.

I am an independent voter. There is only one issue that may cause me, and I'm sure a few million other independent voters to hold my nose and vote for McCain over Obama.

Effectively and immeditely closing off the U.S., Mexican border to drug runners and illegal immigrants has absolutely nothing to do with how illegal immigrants already in the U.S. are treated and Obama knows this.

Obama claims that he wants to improve the U.S. economy and fairness in taxes.

Yet the huge financial burdens illegal immigrants are causing the U.S Federal and State tax systems, our schools, law enforcement and medical delivery systems is not even debateable and Obama is silent on the need to immediately close off the border and what he will do about it if elected President.

Obama is being dishonest when he claims he wants to make closing off the border a part of a "Comprehensive Immigration Plan" when he knows perefectly well that the bill for "Comprehensive Immigration" ahs been sitting dead in the Senate and Congress for at least 2 years.

Obama alleges, with emphasis on alleges, that he wants to represent the majority of average Americans. However the vast majority of Americans want the U.S., Mexican closed off immediately with no further excuses and delays but Obama avoids the issue like the plague.

How can Obama truthfully state that he represents the desires and best interests of the majority of Americans when he refuses to make it clear that if elected President, he will make closing off the U.S. Mexican a priority and set a deadline for the border to be closed off?

Right now I think Obama is being the slick, inside the beltway politician that he accuses all of the other politicians of being while he panders to the Hispanic vote. His refusal to even speak on the need to immediately close off the border ANGERS me no end.

I predict that this may be the single issue that could caus Obama to lose the Presidential election unless and until he gets hones with the American people about it.

I have supported Hillary from the begining of this race and the most important reason is that with her husband as a recent former President, she would be able to mend the United States reputation with our world allies and restore the reputation of the US in this global world we now live in. My question for Obama is how does he plan to mend international relations with the worlds countries that look so dimley us after these past 8 tragic years.

Michael
NYC

Wolf,

Please ask Senator Obama what was his reasoning against the Iraqi war? When I think back and try to remember Collin Powell selling the war story, it did seem that Iraq was a threat to the security of the US.
My concern is, did Reverend Wrights teachings and sermons influence the Senator in this respect? Would he believe as Reverend Wright that we are terrorists? If so, would he be able to protect the nation should the need for war occur during his presidency? I am against the war, however I want a president that would be able to protect the nation should the need arise. Thank you.

1. Ask that if he accepts politics as the art of compromise, then on what issues would he be willing to compromise. Please don't let him off the hook if he says, like Ronald Reagan, "You'll have to wait and see" or "I don't like to deal in conjecture. His entire political stance is conjecture and I'd like to see his feet held to the fire on this one.

– and/or

2. Ask that with health care in this country being the chaotic mess it's in, why is he willing to let the insurance companies remain instrumental in forming and administering his health care plan.

Thanks Wolf. I've been watching you faithfully since your experence under fire with Peter Arnett in Gulf War I. You have my respect.

I know you are more professional than this, but please don't question him like Gibson and Stephanopoulos. No flag pin, no Reverend, only pertinent issues that affect my and your life on a daily basis.

3 Questions though (and I know I'm being greedy)

I'd really like to hear his candidates for running mate. His top 3 choices. If he wants these mundane 'controversies' to end, at least this would move the focus to important factors when voting. In fact, I'd be nice if all 3 candidates should have to announce their VPs in the near future.

If he doesn't win the ticket, will he run as an independent?

His thoughts on Joe Biden for Secretary of State.

Thanks so much,

Matt

Ask him flat out if there is truly anything a President can do to control gas prices. If he says there is then we'll know he's a liar. Both Democrats have been using high gas prices to scare people into voting for them. If they do believe they have a plan that will work, it is time to put up or shut up.

I have supported Hillary from the begining of this race and the most important reason is that with her husband as a recent former President, she would be able to mend the United States reputation with our world allies and restore the reputation of the US in this global world we now live in. My question for Obama is how does he plan to mend international relations with the worlds countries that look so dimley us after these past 8 tragic years.

Michael
NYC

Does Mr Obama belive in ufo's and if he is elected president would he tell the american people about it.

ask him how the citizens of the USA can help bring our country together,
we can't expect him to do it alone — we all need to work together if we are going to get out of the mess we are in.

Predictions are that gas prices are headed for $7/per gallon. What policy do you have in place for Americans

My major fear about Obama is that he may pull off a change of government similar to what Hugo Chavez pulled off in Venezuela. He came out of nowhere, preached that the government needed to be changed because it was wasteful, corrupt, and pandering to lobbyists and big business.
Chavez was elected by a majority of poor people by promising redistribution of wealth and within four years had decimated the country's constitution and named himself president for life.
Have him (Obama) explain in detail, how he will change the way things are to be done in Washington, if elected.

I wish Hillary Clinton would stop whining about Florida and Michigan.
If she wants to be the leader of the free world she could start with honoring her commitments—she agreed to the rules and now that she's losing she wants them changed. If the position were reversed she would pillory Obama for what she is doing. I'm a 59-year-old white Catholic woman and that is why I'm voting for Obama.

Looking past his ability to GIVE(not write) great speeches, does he feel that he might have gained a lot of ground from his speeches rather than his track record or proven ability to lead? How does he feel that matched against McCain, Clinton is the stronger candidate?

Please ask Senato Obama: to expand on a comment he made about bombing N.Wesrern Pakestan (Vazirestan) on one of the debate he had with Senator Clinton. Considering Pakestan is an ally, posses nuclear weapon, and have the most fenatic moslem poulation in the world. All it takes for them to expolde couple of bomb in oil fields and contaminate the whole oil reserve of the Middle East.

That he risks sitting with you worries me Sir, your bias in favor of HRC during the coverage of this primaries is obvious (and I am a republican, not even his supporter!)

A specific Social Security question: Why is it fair and legal that there is an earnings cap of approximately $100k for Social Security taxes? This means that someone earning $10 million a year contributes as much as someone making $100 thousand a year. Why are the people who make more money not contributing more to the well being of those who receive benefits?

please ask barack obama what he plans to do about gas prices, and health insurance, i have been paying over $100 for health insurance for my 10 year old child.

I am a disabled person and have been since I was 3. I am now 68 and use a wheelchair full time. Although the ADA is now over 17 years old I find that services are lacking, some public places can not or will not accomodate and everything I need to do to live costs more than the average because of my disability.

Being an advocate, what solutions do you propose to help the growing number of disabled in the USA due to age and the war.

I'd like to know what he thinks about the food shortage riots around the world and how that will affect and is affecting the United States.

Why can't Deaf be in military? Will you allow deaf be in military when you become president?

Doesn't anybody know how to run this country? Can you believe that the FAA just now discovered that all of the American Airlines MD-80's needed to have their wiring checked? All…at the same time? So they grounded the entire fleet at huge cost to the economy. Did that make sense? Couldn't they have inspected some of them while the others flew?

And our "government" – or whatever you call it – has caused our money to lose 1/3 of its value so that the price of gasoline (for example) went from $2 per gallon to $3 per gallon and this increase was not caused by OPEC's failure to export more oil. Our "government" hasn't figured out that no country can continue to operate with more expenses than income. So now our money is on its way to becoming worthless.

We elected a President who governs on his belief that we must establish democracy in the world whether the world wants it or not. We elected a Congress that thinks that the word debate is synonymous with the word confrontation.

It no longer matters to me whether a candidate for national office is Republican or Democrat or conservative or liberal. (It's almost a joke that some think that there is any issue over the race or sex of Presidential candidates.) What matters is that we elect some people who can think and reason and debate and compromise and maybe figure out how to govern the place.

Jim Martin

Wolf would ask Obama if he would reach out to Hillary to be his VP?
I truly believe this ticket would make it more stronger and attractive to the voters in the general election. Thank WolF

A question for Obama

Has he considered working for more domestic fuels such as synthetic gasoline and jet fuel, presumably made from coal.
And just a question to anyone, at what crude oil price would such fuel be able to compete?

Senator Obama promises dramatic change within the administration if he is elected President. What does he feel is the singular most important thing he would change?

the candidates talk about health care for all americans….so why haven't they thrown their support behind hr676? It's the only bill that would cover all americans and visitors immediately…if they say they want change, why haven't they embraced this legislation?

Please don't make us hear anything about Wright again, thats Wrong:) The world needs solutions from now on. 100.000 people are dead, if the world keeps doing what its doing, next time it might be a million. Ask him how seriously he takes the global warming and how much priority he will put into the issue.

What was it that Rev. Wright said, that wasn't really true and why? Because, most of what he said was factual, Read your Bible…………

AFGHANISTAN: Senator Obama, You have made it clear that you will be pulling troops out of Iraq as soon as possible. How will you deal with the Taliban and their safe havens in Pakistan?

I want to ask Sen. Obama who will be in his cabinet. he has so many high profile supporters and i feel it would be great if his cabinet was a 'collection of minds.' Not pundits, not politicos, but the best of the best
Eric Jewett
United States Navy Reserve

Please ask Senator Obama when he will confront Senator McCain on the issue of opposing the revised GI Bill proposed by Senator Jim Webb. Also, will this issue gain prominence in his campaign platform as it maneuvers through the house and senate in coming weeks?

Ask him, "How do you define patriotism?" or something similar that will get him to explain his new brand of post-lapel pin era patriotism.

What is Obama's position on slavery reparations?

There is a crisis in the United States in funding for basic scientific research. This work is done primarily in universities using peer-reviewed, competitive grant reviews at the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy Office of Science, and other agencies.

While the flat science budgets of the last few years have been difficult, last year's situation was inexplicably harsh resulting in permanent harm to university and national laboratories across the nation. This outcome of the Omnibus Bill language is in distinct contrast to the bipartisan enthusiasm for increasing basic research support for physical sciences as outlined in the American Competitiveness Initiative and other unifying declarations of the United States' need to improve scientific research.

Senator Obama, as a result of this Congress' action, as we speak for the first time ever layoffs are occurring in national laboratories in your state and others which provide unique instruments for basic physics research. Likewise, layoffs are occurring in university labs among post doctoral and graduate students all across the nation.

How could this negation of scientific research happen in the Democratic Congress (the Administration's request was very strong)?

Where will you place the priority of Science and the role of the President's Science Advisor in an Obama administration?

As a canadian . Why is it so hard for a Canadian to get a green card in the United States , Yet in other countries you let in thousands of people, who can't even speak a word of english and years later still can't because they don't want to learn ? I have been traveling to the states every year since i was 8 years old and now i am 48 and have owned property and paid property taxes in your country for 20 years . I would love to live and work in the United States.

Everyone knew, all of the U.S., you and especially Clinton, the DNC rules set in regards to Florida and Michigan for which you were not even on the ballot. But seeing as how Hillary Clinton wants to change the rules in her favor by not wanting to abide by the DNC rules now. Can the DNC find some middle ground which is fair to you both sometime soon?

On my previous question, unless I missed it. Why isn't that being discussed.

That is an interesting scenario.

Senator Obama,

Please mention some of your specific accomplishments that make you qualified for the worlds most toughest, powerful and influential job? Being from outside of Washington or running a campaign, can't be one of them.

Do you think someone with your accomplishments could walk up to the board of a corporation, or non-profit and claim he is the one to lead it.

What tdo you think is more important Judgement or accomplishments/experience?

Senator Obama, if elected president, how will you help the island
of Puerto Rico fight crime? We have one of the highest crime rates
in all of the United States, just this past weekend, 19 murders alone.
Our police department is totally overwhelmed by this crime spree, and
the citizens of this island are living in fear. Will you help, and if so, how?

How did the arrangement for Tony Rezko to buy the side lot for the home you were buying come about? How long after he bought it did it take for you to realize that arrangement wasn't proper for a politician?

Divided We Fall: Tenure in Politics and The Bad Meal Paradigm –or – Suds Don’t Make it Clean

I remember it well, that day….I was watching a commercial on TV, and the Ad stated, “Look at all the great Suds that this detergent makes!!!! I’m a Chemical Engineer, and my first thought was – What’s the correlation between ‘Suds’ and ‘Solvency’? Answer – there is none. However, the advertisers were counting on absence of rationale amongst Americans, so the ad campaign was very successful. Herein is the problem with American Politics and the Media. Too often, Americans are duped with ‘’Suface-Logic’…ideas that don’t make the litmus test, in terms of intellectual capital.
The Business As Usual restaurant has a chef named Eddy. Eddy, like most of the patrons, belongs to the ‘Ole-Blue’ club. Eddy’s been a Chef for 30 years. He’s got a philosophy about cooking that he holds dear to his heart. Problem is – truth be told, most of his meals are at best, mediocre –it’s the salt. His patrons have been eating at his restaurant for years because it’s the most convenient and familiar place in town. The convenience and familiarity factor has always overwhelmed the fact that everyone knows that Eddy puts too much salt in every dish. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years, Eddy proclaims with pride. I’m the most experienced Chef in the town.â€�
A new restaurant just opens across the street. ..Joe-Bob, a long time patron of the Business As Usual restaurant has developed heart problems. His doctor has repeatedly told him that if he didn’t start eating meals with less salt, that he would die. Joe-Bob heard about the restaurant across the street. He also heard that their chef is a recent graduate from the University of Healthy Foods. “Hmmmm…â€� , Joe-Bob, ponders, “…if the chef at that restaurant across the street is a recent grad, doesn’t that make him a member of the ‘Green’ club?â€�. One day, one of his fellow patrons, Billy-Bob, comes over to him and shows him a flyer from the new place. The patron has a smirk on his face….â€�Ain’t this a kick in the head, Joe-Bob?, can ya believe the gall of them folks across the street?â€�. While Joe-Bob examines the flyer, with its low-salt fare, Billy-Bob leans over to him and says, “You ain’t seriously considering eating over there, are you, Joe-Bob? I mean, how many meals has their chef fixed?…..besides, aren’t they part of the ‘Green’ club?….then he chuckles – if you do, don’t drink their Koolade!â€�
Eddy took sick one day, and was replaced by Freddy. Freddy, like Eddy, belonged to the ‘Ole-Blue’ club. “I’ve been doing this for 29 years, Freddy proclaims with pride. I’m the second-most experienced Chef in the town�. Joe-Bob orders an item that Freddy says is one of his specialties. The first thing he notices is that it contains too much salt. As he winces, he looks out the window and notices that there are a lot of young folks entering that new restaurant across the street…
When Bill Clinton made his Jesse Jackson comment (as Hillary’s surrogate) , was he really making the comparison based on the presidential policies between Obama and Jessie? Or was it politics as usual….’divide and conquer’? At this juncture in American history, can we really afford a president that doesn’t even have on their agenda the need to unite Americans? If we can’t unite our country, how can we possibly hope to go abroad and unite someone else’s country or region?
On the surface, one can indeed argue that Hillary and John McCain can indeed boast that they have more years of political tenure than this new guy, Obama.
Hillary also has experience selling Universal Health Care – it was one of the most divisive episodes that took place on Capitol Hill.
When I watch some of her camp’s commercials, especially the one that asks the question, “Who would you like to answer the phone when it rings at 3AM� My first thought is, isn’t this the same tune that’s been played the last decade, but with a new piano player – “Ode of Fear�? My second thought is, Why aren’t we as Americans –asking the question, “Why is the phone ringing in the first place?� I’ll go out on a limb, my fellow Americans, If we have true leadership in the White House, the likelihood of getting that 3AM phone call is greatly diminished….
What you’re getting in these commercial is discussion about, well – Suds.

I’d like to offer you, my fellow Americans, the following notions – A) There’s a six-letter word for doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results; B) Sometimes you have to change the Chef if you want the better meal; C) Suds don’t make it clean

Would you be ok with Spain launching cruise missiles on ETA targets in residential areas in the United States if Spain's govt weren't satisfied with the pace of our apprehending ETA suspects here? If not, how do you justify your statements with regards to Al Qaeda targets in Pakistan?

I have had little faith in the Democratic party, especially in the last few years…Since I am still a Democratic how will Senator Obama strengthen the party, and move beyond party lines in order to strengthen the moral and integrity of this country?

I am also curious – Several years ago, a president (who's name we will not mentioned) made note about the Ozbourne family being an example of a true American family (not a quote). Well, in my opinion the Ozbournes are a poor example of a true American family. What is Senator Obama's example of a true American family?

My question for Senator Obama:

Specifically, how will our country be better off in 4 years with you in the White House, vs Senators McCain or Clinton? What will our country look like after 4 years with you as president, and what do you think it would look like after 4 years with Senators McCain or Clinton?

Thank you, and good luck.

No Pastor Wright discussions. He has denounced it

Besides cutting down the dependence on foreign oil, what alternate energy resource plans do you have for addressing the global concern of climate change, after electing a president who did not attribute it to human action?

Why does he continue to argue the myth that he can "change Washington"?

Have you thought about me as your VP?

Sincerely
John McCain

Since he claims to represent a postracial vision, ask him if– a simple yes or no– he would ever support the idea of financial reparations for black descendents of slavery.

Wolf,

Please ask the following:

As an immigrant I have had the opportunity to graduate from Northwood University with my MBA (1998), a professional working at a major financial institution(AIG) and providing my family with the a comfortable home, health insurance, strong values and morals, and a sound catholic education for my children. The word immigration has taken a negative and discriminative tone when it comes to individuals who only seek to improve their economics for their family. Many come to seek the American dream. Yes, they come the illegal route to America but many none immigrants have been targeted my fellow latinos as drug dealers, criminals and welfare cases. I disagree with those comments due to the fact that white corporate america has taken advantage of the cheap labor as well as the majority of americans do not want to work these low paying jobs. These individuals have contributed to this economy, they buy american products, eat at restuarants and purchase clothing at the mall. How dare they say we have not done anything for this country.

My question to you is how do you plan to transition all these individuals in a human and respectful way to make them residents and then citizens of this great nation? This country is built on immigrants sweat and blood. The only true american is the native american and look what we did them. You as an immigrant backgroud should be conscience of how it feels. Everyone is born equal except for the tone of their flesh. Man has created the divided and racial divide we must begin the process to eliminate this. We are different but must be respectful and acceptanceof who we are as individuals. Until we accept one another this country will be divided for centuries until people finally put down their attitudes and blinds we will never be a nation referred as the melting pot.

You have the vision please proceed to take us to the next level of acceptance and hope.

Thank You

Obama!!!

I shook your hand when you came to Wilmington – Rodney Square

Hugo Romero
Wilmington, Delaware

You need to ask this men that why he wanst to sell out our Country
Many of my friends are very sure he is the ANTI-CHRIST
like NUSTRADAMUS predictions.

WHAt he will do, because none of HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS
will VOTE for him starting with Latino voters in CALIFORNIA, some one like me and DEMOCRATS I know WE WILL vote, for MCain
WE definally don't want him as PRESIDENT of this our CONTRY

I can't understand why people see him as GOD and he things he is.
He is so MUSLAN and doble face that is .

IF they put him as PRESIDENT we will be very SORY…..

In this time of war, how will he build credibility with those in uniform since he never served?

What does Barack see as the best way to get the influence of bad corporate money out of our political system?

Please ask the Democratic nominee-to-be how he plans to continue to campaign against someone who has no chance of being nominated in the fall.

Or, ask him if he minds all the cable news nonsense (nee CNN) trying to pretend HIllary is doing anything but obstructing the Democratic party from healing its considerable wounds incurred in an ugly street fight and moving forward as a unified party that does, despite the despicable Hillary Clinton's worst efforts, have a great chance of winning the Presidency in November.

Wolf, please give the American voters more credit. We're not stupid. Many of us didn't fall for the Gas Tax Holiday bullcrap Billary was trying so hard to sell.

Ask him how his supporters who are not US – citizens and are living in Europe can contribute financially to his campaign or movement 4 change

Clinton herself said that "Florida and Michigan votes won't count". She also agreed to the DNC rules, and so did all others like Edwards, Obama, etc.. Now she wants the votes to count only because she's loosing badly. If we are honest, we can see the Clintons change the rules as they play this election. They say only big states count. Do not forget that the states Clinton won are states that any democrat will win in November, expect Ohio, but if Obama is the nominee, ofcourse he will win there. Florida & michigan, Obama always say they must be seated in a fair way, which is acceptable for both sides. I blame the media for supporting Hillary on this. She agreed to the rules, and wants to change the rules now, because she's loosing bad. it's a shame the media wants to further divide the democratic party. If you are the media, speak the truth. Tell everyone the truth that she agreed to the rules, and that the rules were in play and she also signed it. If she cannot be trusted in running a honest compaign, how can i trust her as a President ?

My questions are about the Veterans Administration. Many of our veterans are waiting at least six months or longer for care under the current VA system. This is such a slap in the face to the men and women who have served and are serving our country. Senator Obama, what is your plan to expedite this process? I would also like to know what yours plans are to remedy the 2 years or longer time period it takes to process VA claims for disability?
Thank you!

If elected, will Mr. Obama agree to cut deficit spending? Are there circumstances in which Mr. Obama would not agree to cut deficit spending, for example, will he cut spending when faced with the infamous "double whammy" described by the Bush Administration?

Who is he the figurehead for?

Ask him Wolf, "What are your first plans to changed America if you are inagurated? Since Jefferson gave the Decelration of Independence , Lincoln gave the Emancipaton Proclamation, FDR gave the New Deal, and Johnson gave Civil Right Acts and all changed America, what lasting idea you can give America that will change forever?"

Will the Senator support a new tax on foreign wire transfers to pay for improving US Border security?

What one specific program will he propose cutting or what one specific tax would he increase to pay for the National Health Plan?

As President, what will he do to better the lives of LGBT Americans? Can we count on him to fight for our equality?

KEEP IT BALANCED. Ask about political issues AS WELL AS character issues. Question him on his relationship with Bill Ayers and the interview by Ayers bombing survivor John Murtagh (video on youtube) that suggest the relationship is deeper than Obama lets on. Obama has a pattern of anti-Americanism that is a valid concern of mine as a US citizen.

I would like to know why he only criticizes other candidates solutions
and never discusses any of his own plans and solutions.

Ask him why, after his decades serving in leadership positions in the Chicagoland area, he has been unable to lead Chicago away from it's self-destructive path of murderous crime.

Wolf, Senator Obama has mentioned that he would give Former Vice President Al Gore a position in his cabinet. Can you ask him whether he would offer him the Vice Presidency?
Thanks.

Wolf, I know you will disregard this inquiry but my question is for you about an issue that really needs to be addressed. Last night in the Indiana Primary, you personally continously questioned the Mayor of Gary, Indiana, concerning improprieties in getting in the vote count. At the same time, a small eastern Indiana County by the name of "Union.," What caught my attention was that not a single vote was reported until 7 minutes after Lake County had reported 98% of its vote. 7 minutes later, Union County reported all 100%. I am not saying they had improprieties, I am saying you were inappropriate by not calling their mayor as you did Gary. That leaves me dismayed because it was noticeable but no one commented. I wish you would follow up and find out what their excuse might be.

Wolfe,

Please ask sen. Obama about the three issues Wolfson just raised regarding his plan for the foreclosure crisis, his health care plan (which does not leave people out), and the gas tax – why the 3-month holiday will not work. AND PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT REV. WRIGHT, UHGGG!! We need to get back to the issues.

Wolf,I have two grandchildren who are mixed race.White mother,black father.I am white.I would like to ask Obamah,when it came time to embrace one color,what did he base his decision on.

Please ask Obama this:
Why do you allow the public to label you as "black" and you often label yourself as such, when you are just as much white as you are black? How does your mother feel when you essentially allow her to be negated by not defending your white roots? I am a white mother of 3 children who are biracial (my husband is black). I always correct people who label them as black, not because it's negative to be black, or course, but because it erases me from the picture, when I am the one who carried them, gave birth to them, and raised them. My children are proud of their white AND black roots and so should you be. You need to remind America that you are more like them than they realize!

There are many good questions that need to be asked and answered, that individuals have posted.

I for one however, believe that you should ask one simple question regarding Rev. Wright. "If you truly find his remarks so reprehensible that you need to distance yourself from him, why did you wait more than five years to do so?"

It certainly appears that this is happening far more from pandering to voters than true conviction.

Wolf,

A question i would like to hear Obama talk in depth about is why is no one dealing with the HMO's that are now regulating home health agecies to cut down on fruadulant claims filed against Medicare and Medicaid and then they are telling these home health agencies that patients dont need certain medical procedures and treatments and they are over riding the primary physicians orders and these patients are dying from things that could had been prevented and treated. and to make matters worse they are denying payment for legitimate claims and forcing these companies out of business and leaving people without care.

Since it has become almost certain that he will be the nominee i really want to know about his VP choice. Especially if the socalled "dream ticket" would be possible:

(in my opinion this is the only way the democratic party can still win this election … obama president – clinton vice president)

Hi Wolf Blitzer; Please Ask Obama. What have you done to lower the crime rate in Illinois? Thanks Don Melcolm

ASK HIM IF HE THINKS CNN HAS THE BEST POLITICAL TEAM ON TELEVISION?

what is the most inconvenient truth that you think americans can't handle, and what are you going to say and do to help them face the truth? what's the alternative to which you would lead americans, so as for america to overcome the inconvenient truth?

I have a hypothetical questions for you, Mr. Obama. I am a first term, generally unknown female junior senator. I feel I am ready to run for the highest office in this country, the Presidency of the United States. Am I ready, and could you, Mr. Obama, vote for me knowing virtually nothing about me or where I stand on issue, or what I may do and how I may handle the moment to moment hard decisions? With all due respect, sir, I am not ready to vote for you. I saw you speak at the last Democratic convention, and I was in awe. You were an amazing speaker, and I said to my Mom, one day he will be president. But I can’t vote for you now. I have been a rabid democrat for thirty eight years, and have never voted for a Republican president, but this year, if I can’t pull the lever for John McCain, I will stay home on election day.

I WANT YOU TO TELL HIM THAT ALL OF MY FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS WHO ARE HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR HIM. WE'RE TRYING TO ORGANIZE CALLING ALL OUR FRIENDS IN ALL STATES TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN LIKE A MARATHON . I CAN'T STAND HIM AS OUR PRESIDENT.

WOLF, I hope SEN. OBAMA never appear in your show and radical LOU DOBB show…..two of you're PRO-HILLARY….We don't what you ask him anything. WOLF, RUSH AND LOU 're they one destroying democratic party……..

Why do you think now Rush …Whatever his name is…is all over sudden supporting you?…..

THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW !!! I would like to know If Raila Odinga of Kenya is Obamas cousin and what is the content of his conversations with him? FYI, Raila Odinga has been the opposition of the President of Kenya for many years now. He has been improisoned and exiled more than 3 times and has been blamed for the brutal deaths, beheadings and live burnings of thousands of Kenyans including women and children. Odinga has just been appointed Prime Minister of Kenya by the President that he has opposed for so long. I heard on Global International that the Kenyan President told a BBC reporter that he could use him to his advantage when his cousin, Barack Obama is elected President of the U.S. Obama's recent telephone conversations with Raila Odinga have also been discussed on NPR. Please ask him about this. The American people have a right to know this. Thank you.

There are 12 million illegal aliens here some of whom were formerly legal . Some have huge debts. Because the INS refused to renew their job permit, these people cannot work and so cannot meet their financial obligation. Their insolvency not withstanding, they are here and are not going anywhere unless they are deported. Supporting 12million who are not contirubuting to the economy plus 2 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq is recipe for disaster.

Why not absorb thses people or deport them if you dare?

I would like you to ask Senator Obama to explain more thoroughly his comment related to people "clinging to their religion & guns". I have not really heard him satisfactorily explain this and it will be a major issue for him in November should he garner the Democratic nomination – even more important than Reverend Wright.

Hi wolf Blitzer,

I would like you to ask Mr. Obama the followings:
How well does he measures the PROBLEMS he will be facing while trying to accomplish the real change that is happening recently in our lives and dreamt by Dr. King?
Keep in mind that some minds are easily seduce by those who will never see the sun unless it burns them. Also keep in mind that most of what he said with honesty is being distorted and use to divide people’s opinion about him.
What is scary is that those people have a way to spread distortions of his words and people are being miss lead and they don’t even know it.

Hint: Peter Botha would have never stopped thinking that Mandela was nothing else but a Terrorist and Apartheid was the way unless the whole world came down on him. (Referring to some people’s stuck believe)
Stay above all bad intentions and nice speech in N.C very powerful and honest.
All the best,

Dominique

My question or statement however you take it.. Clinton and her supporters keep pointing out that they won the big swing states and that is what should matter to the super delicates.. If, that is so then why is she still running.. Present, her case to the super delicates.. If, that is all the feel she needs.. Also, by her stating that all the big swing state are the important ones.. It, comes across all of the other states that Obama has won means nothing even though he is in the majority.. So, Damm on all the other states your votes do not count.. Just, the big swing states…..
P.S Sorry, for the grammatical errors..

Please ask him why we do not see more of the super delegates in his corner out making event appearances, town hall meetings and etc. I want his campaign to be more visible and active to counter Hillary’s husband and daughter. To achieve this task, I am not speaking about David Axelrod and his campaign chiefs on the talk shows. The Obama super delegates need to speak to Hillary's electability and her high negatives. I sense that she is very venerable when challenged on her authenticity; she has changed positions and views too many times. Please do not believe that after her but whipping she is a nicer kinder Hillary. She is coming after you Mr. Obama!

HI Wolf!

My question is:

Is there anything in your past that can come back to bite you in the next few months? Let us know now. Don't let the Republicans inform the country.

I feel Obama is a wolf in sheep's clothing. I'd like to see Hillary say, if necessary , June 4 th …REAP WHAT YOU HAVE SOWED (E.G. election of BUSH in 2004 ).
In the end, she'll be the WINNER …win or lose.

Please ask him whether we can count on him? Unlike other candidates, Obama didn't response the letter from 80-20 organization until he thought he might win and he needed support from Asian people in California primary. Also for black community, he got great support from them. But when they invited him for their gathering, he turned back and said he was busy with campaining. On the contrary Cliton had the time to join the party in New Orlean. Is that his personality?

I would like to know what Barack Obama thinks of the situation with Cuba:

Is he going to keep the same 50 years old policy ?
What's about the blocus ?

Thanks

Both Obama and Clinton speak about a democratic whitehouse is a better choice for americans.

My questions is if that is true, then why are these two dividing the party and its supports with mud slinging.

I hate to agree but Rush Limbaugh is right, neither of them may be able to be McCain in November on their own.

But together would be something McCain could not handle as it would be a 3 headed political beast, Bill Clinton would be in the white house again for 8 or 16 years.

I'd like to know Obama's stand on Stem Cell Research.

Please ask Mr. Obama what his foreign policy will be towards dealing with the dictators in Africa and dealing with their addiction of stealing election results. Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Eritrea to name the few.

Thank You

I would like you to ask Barock if he will challenge America to become energy independent like JFK did with the space program. Americans love a challenge they can feel a part of.

If you really do retreat and surreder in Iraq…check Webster's dictionary; that's the proper term for pulling out of a war and giving back what gains you have made……You have said that if Al Quaeda returns you would send back a "strike force" what would you tell the soldiers who may be killed or crippled re-taking ground that they once held? What would this strike force be composed of and why is this a better plan than what Gen Patraeus is currently executing? Furthermore….you have said that Hillary voted "wrong" on Iraq. Who has determined that the vote to go into Iraq was "wrong" besides you?
Finally, you have said that you would take the $$ being spent now on Iraq to fund your social programs. Most of the money being spent on Iraq is borrowed. Would you continue to borrow?

Please ask Barack Obama about his plans to deal with global climate change. This issue has not received the attention it deserves from the media yet in this election, and it is an issue that Barack Obama has not had an opportunity to address head-on in a major television interview. You have the reputation of being one of the more fair-minded television correspondents, in this day of blatantly biased media talking heads, so let's give our global climate the attention it deserves!

There are many good questions that need to be asked and answered, that individuals have posted. I for one however, believe that you should ask one simple question regarding Rev. Wright. "If you truly find his remarks so reprehensible that you need to distance yourself from him, why did you wait more than five years to do so?" It certainly appears that this is happening far more from pandering to voters than true conviction.

Please, PLEASE provide a real, hard definition of what your "change" will be – every candidate runs on "change" and "getting those fatcats out of Washington." Enough of the platitudes which (intentionally I am sure) can mean all things to all people – it's time for you to explain in SPECIFIC language your positions and proposed policies for:
- the Iraq war
- foreign relations (specifically with the Middle East, China and N. Korea)
- tax increases to support social programs
- changes to environmental legislation
- domestic energy independence
- Social Security

What are his top three priorities when he gets into office?
In what ways can the President help the economy? How will he help?
How can we untangle corporate subsidies and/or guide them to businesses and industries that will offset global warming?
Can we move toward meaningful health care coverage for all in a weak economy?

Please, please, please do not ask anything about who will be his VP and how we will deal with Clinton etc… just focus on what he would do as President.

Thank you!

Wolf, can you please be sure that the only "wright" you mention is how he plans on combating the conservative "right" that has hijacked our nation for the last 8 years?

I'd definitely like specifics on how he plans to fix healthcare, the economy, our relationship with the world, etc, but I'd like a little bit of time devoted to what Obama would be doing if he had any spare time . Does he read for fun (and who's his favorite author). Is he a movie buff (and what's his all time favorite movie). What kind of music does he listen to, does he do crossword puzzles, play sudoku, surf the internet, etc? I'd like to be able to relate to him as a person and not just a candidate with canned answers.

Question form Iraq
Many Iraqi want to know what is his plans for Iraq after polling the troops out of Iraq? Will he support the Iraqi government? Will the US air force be used more then the ground troops to help Iraqi army? What are his exact plans?????????

I would like to know if he would consider Chuck Hagel for VP.

Instead of tabloid issues how about energy policy.

How will Obama reduce our dependence on foreign oil?
How will Obama help expand green energy?

My husband and I live in Los Angeles. Our son Dion Miles, Jr. along with Jamiel Shaw, Jr. were innocents murdered and now we are two of many families dealing with the loss of a child dye ti gang violence.

Gang related homicides are at an all time high in the City of Los Angeles. Forget about the war in Iraq. There is a war going on right here on the streets of Los Angeles and in many other urban cities throughout the United States and immigration is a factor.

The murdere of our son was not a citizen of the U.S. He was a 17 year old from Belize and undocumented. The murderer of Jamiel Shaw, Jr. was also not a citizen and undocumented.

How does Barack Obama plan to address the war that we have going on in our cities, in particular Los Angeles?

Sincerely,

Dion & Robin Miles, Sr.
Parents of Dion Miles, Jr., Murdered June 13, 2007 in Los Angeles

With both your opponents continous talk of your inexperience. How do you address this issue ?. It's funny when the experience McCain and Clinton try to address the mess this President and Congress had put this country in. For me ,a fresh approach and change is needed, not the old Washington way.

Please ask him about his position on the environment, what would he do to fend off global warming. Secondly, what is his position on torture and how does he define torture, like Bush did or some other way. Thanks, Louie

As a working mother who lives in a community where getting daycare is very difficult, what is Barack Obama's stance on providing quality affordable daycare for working families. Does he believe in government subsidized daycare such as available in other countries? Also, does he believe in paid maternity leave that is sorely lacking in this nation compared to other coutries (US is ranked in the bottom when it comes to maternity leave)?

Thanks,

WorkingMom

How does it feel to be one (Dr. King, Con. Powel and etc.) of the most influential African American (actually bi-racial) in the world?

Wolf;

Honestly would you ask 'Obama' this question;

If elected as nominee and then president of United States, what and how will he bring the changes in the democratic party to eliminate this most rediculous system of 'Superdelegates'. The more you think about it, more it looks like "American Democratic Politburo".

My GOD, please be serious and talk some sense, this country is the second biggest democracy of the world; act like one.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

1) How specifically will Mr. Obama change the tone and build consensus in Washington, a promise so many other candidates have made before? What will he do that's different?

2) How will Mr. Obama tackle the conflicts of interest arising from industry lobbyists effectively being allowed to write legislation? Will he pledge not to appoint industry executives to government positions that directly impact their industries? [I think this is at least partially why we never see progress on issues such as health care, climate change, etc.]

3) Mr. Obama has taught constitutional law. What does he believe is the proper (ie. constitutionally sanctioned) role for religion in public life and in the making of public policy? How will he put this into practice?

4) What does he believe are the right criteria for U.S. military intervention?

5) How specifically will he reform our energy policy to make energy supplies affordable and sustainable?

6) What does Mr. Obama plan to do to balance the budget (besides letting the Bush tax cuts expire) and bring the national savings rate into positive territory?

OBAMA WILL NOT WIN AGAINST MC CANN IN THE FALL ELECTION.BUT HILLERY CAN..STOP TRYING TO PUSH HER OUT.WHO CARES WHAT MC GOVERN SAYS OR THINK.OR ANYONE ELSE.IF HILLERY IS NOT THE ONE.I WILL NOT VOTE IN THE FALL .I'M A 66YR. OLD BLACK FEMALE HERE IN PHILADELPHIA.SOME FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE SAYING THE SAME.WHEN OBAMA LOSES THE ELECTION TO MC CANN IN THE FALL .WE ALL LOSE .TELL HILLERY TO STAY IN.

what his plan to deal with 527 ads that coming his way?

Please ask Mr. Obama what his plans would be to secure US energy supplies and reduce the dependency on oil by diversifying and improving the way the country consumes energy. As a consequence what are the implications to his US foreign policy, in particular the Middle East, Venezuela and Nigeria.

Why has the Obama campaign organization refused to reach agreement on re-voting in Michigan and Florida. Doesnt he feel that the citizens in those two states deserve to participate in the nominating process? Isnt it undemocratic to exclude them? Isnt he concerned that excluding them from the process will damage the party's chance to regain the White House?

Ask if he thinks oil should be taken off the commodities market since the only people who are making money on oil are the hedge fund traders and the oil companies themselves. The only reason oil is high is that people are betting that it will go high. There are no real supply and demand issues that would cause oil to be $120 a barrel. It only costs $23-$26 to get it out of the ground, the rest of the per barrel costs are pure profit for oil companies right now.

How will you win over Clinton supporters in the General Election to unify the party? What about Independents?

Will the Senator support a new tax on foreign wire transfers to pay for improving US Border security?

Wolfe, you would think by now all that would have been spelled out clearly after 21 or so debates. This man is virtually unknown. We are in bigger trouble than we think.

Ask him about his judgment why he stayed for 20 yrs. with his pastor, Mr. Wright and what did he do after hearing those comments from Mr. Wright, did he talk to Mr. Wright about the comments and asked him to stop those kind of comments? Or just ignored him and did nothing. Is this the kind of judgment we expect from him if he become the President?

Going forward to West Virginia, Sen. Obama should please review Bill Clinton's video of past campaigns. I think he should dress in T-shirt or rolled up sleeve shirt while doing small group meetings with the blue collar workers. Suit makes him look like he does not belong there. Also, while discussing his policies, he should be more specific especially economic policies. It is the "economy" stupid!.
I do not think many Americans understand how the war in Iraq is closely linked to the economy. These are my opinions.

Mr. Blitzer,

Politicians look out for themselves just as us "common" people are suppose to but yet we are suppose to support someone to become our "leader". My question about his leading is this, "what does he base his leading principles upon, his own belief and help of others as to how his decisions will help him OR based upon GOD who he is accountable to?

I'm aware he nor anyone else is perfect, but lying directly to our face is becoming old news for politicians….how about making a change right there…..can he work on starting a new trend in Washington by doing his best to not blatantly lie to the people that support him? Maybe, just maybe others will follow his lead and this country can become a little more civilized towards one another.

I would like for him to clarify how he intends to use the signing statement, which I believe President Bush has abused in order to overstep his constitutional authority.

are you going to let others swift boat you? and respond like kerry,you will never beat the GOP with facts,you have to attack not defend comments,do like they do don,t answer tough problems throw a qwestion back at them,believe me sound bites,negitive ads work,on independents

Wolf,
Please ask Sen. Obama if he were president today, would attend the 2008 Olympics in Beijing? Is he aware that the U.S. State Department recently (March 2008) excluded China from its list of top human rights violators? Is he aware of the egregious violations by the Chinese Communist Party against it's own people, especially the Falun Gong?

Hi Wolf love your program. I am writing from Costa Rica,

I am wanted to know where you see, Mr. Obama oil prices stabilizing.

What are your alternatives resources?

How do you deal with Countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia.?

Mayority people south of the border think that you are a socialist, ant response?

Second I am NOT a racist!!! I believe GOD made man, not black and white. I truly think he is taking advantage of the black issue, why? he is not 100 % black, he is half white, half black.

So why bringing the black advantage?

Will President Obama champion reparations for the decendants of slaves? This question is absolutely not on the radar of white America, but is in the back of the minds of every African American that I have talked to. Thank you, Delbert Mortimore

You're getting a lot of good questions. I note that many people are call for more information about the specifics of Mr. Obama's plans for the economy, the war, immagration, health care, the environment, gas & food prices, mortgage & credit card abuses etc. etc. etc. We all know the problems. Wolf, Please press him on how he's going to address them. And not just "We can do better". What does HE want to do better. Who is he going to get to help him do it. AND HOW IS HE GOING TO PAY FOR IT. Hillary and McCain are going to take shots at his ideas anyway; so he may as well give us the specifics and make them come up with something better. Enough with the HOPE!! Tell us how he's going to COPE.

Wolf: I don't have any questions for Senator Obama that he hasn't been asked before, but I would like to suggest that you give him a fair chance, by refraining from the Rev. Wright saga, and stop suggesting that Senator Clinton is the better candidate. Why not stop all the innuendo and try very hard to be a more "neutral" journalist? Come to think of it though, that may not be possible, considering who you work for.

Wolf,

Please ask sen. Obama about the three issues Wolfson just raised regarding his plan for the foreclosure crisis, his health care plan (which does not leave people out), and the gas tax – why the 3-month holiday will not work. AND PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT REV. WRIGHT, UHGGG!! We need to get back to the issues.

I would like to know if Senator Obama now expects the super delegates to rally behind him before June 3rd in order to bring this race to a close and allow him to focus on the election in November

Though, I am a supporter, a sticking point with me has always been his healthcare plan. His premise is (as I understand it) that anyone that can afford it will want it. Well there is a sliding scale of what one considers affordable. Food, Rent are pretty universal. But there is also the guy (or girl, lets not be sexist) who might not be able to afford his entertainment for the weekend. You can't count on everyones priorities being what they should. Case in Point is car liability insurance where it is mandated. I'm glad it's mandated. When I go through my budget to find cutting areas, that never gets touched. It saves me from myself. In this case lack of choice protects both me and others. So, my question is-What is wrong with mandating health care like we do car insurance? Everyone has the freedom to shop around for the best rates and coverage. In your opinion, why won't that work?
Thank you

Yes or No Senator will my rights to the 2nd amendment stay my rights if you are President of the United States of America

You're running on a platform whose centerpiece is "change". Can you explain to people why it is, then, that you or your those acting on hehalf of you were so against allowing the DNC to change their mind and count Florida and have a redo in Michigan? Do you think that your resistance might sound like a case of "politics as usual to the American Public?

If elected President, what are the first measures he would take to make the U.S. regain the image built after the WWII of a great nation that respects freedom and the power to rally other Nations around a common goal.

wolf,
Ask Sen. Obama to pledge, like President Kennedy did, (A man on the moon before 1970), to have a viable gas-free vehicle available o he general public by 2012. Thanks, and love your shows and interviews.

Jody

I would like you to stick to the issues please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not RW ; altough I know you will drop that bomb you get a kick out of it.

Ask Senator Obama would he consider Colin Powell on a ticket. I'm sure he would consider being on the ticket with him. He certainly didn't hesitate to jump Bushes wagon!

That would be a hell of a ticket!

Obama is the MAN!

I am a Obama supporter. However, I would like to feel comfortable with his choices for Secretay of State, Defense and other key cabinet positions. Does Senator Obama plan to bring in people of experience from outside current Washington circles?

How will you heal this broken and bruised democratic party?
How will you heal this broken and bruised nation?
How will you heal Iraq, Afganistan and the rest of the world?

What role would Senator John Kerry play in Obama's administration?

Real Change-Peace in the World

I have a question for Senator Obama as candidate for President of the United States, which has great implications for our new Foreign Policy in 2009 and the probability of peace in the Twenty-First Century.

In 1945 Albert Einstein said, "The atomic bomb has changed everything, except our way of thinking." You say this is a time for change. It is a time for change in our way of thinking….a time to “think out of the box�….a time to have a real vision for a peaceful world….and to work for it. That would be a real change!

Sen. Obama, you are familiar with the Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. non violent movements in the Twentieth Century, and the success they had in achieving their objectives in India and the United States. Today the United States is the only real super power in the world. My question is: what do you think could be accomplished if we had as our Foreign Policy and diplomacy, a policy of non violence combined with our awesome super power status? In a way, it would be something like Teddy Roosevelt's "Speak softly and carry a big stick". The leading nation in the world should lead!

Wolf do me this favor please please. I like Senator Obama. My Dad comes from Africa just like his. I have heard alot about his policy vis a vis the rest of the world except Africa. What will be his relationships with African Dictators? How will he deal with the Dictators in these Countries:

1. Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, 3 decades in power
2.Paul Biya, Cameroon 26years in power
3.Omar Bongo Gabon,30 years in power

etc etc. President Bush has been reluctant to deal with them because of American Interest in Oil in that Region. How will Senator deal with them?

Thank you

I am an obama supporter and I thnk for him to exonerate himself to some of the independents and obamicans he still needs to answer some of the questions that the republicans will throw at him.

We need him prepeared for the GE. When it comes to policies I think we wll blow Mcbush out of the water.

How will your "change" differ from Jimmy Carter's pledge to not quid-pro-quo pander and politick 32 years ago? When he got to Washington, he found it hard for most people to work with him.

I would like to know what is his view on Haiti and if Senator Obama becomes the first black president of the USA, what will he do to get the first black republic to become independent,out of this long time economic and political mess?
Thank you.
Michaelle

wolf, at the start of this campaign, i thought senator obama was the the proverbial new coming. as it's progressed, i've lost faith. he's articulate and charismatic. no one can deny that. But what would he say to those of us who want to believe he's more style than substance?

Ask him how it feels knowing that he's only days away from finally taking down the Clinton machine. I think people often forget how stunning his journey has truly been.