I LOVE THIS GUY!!!

REGULAR AMERICAN JOE!!!

GO MR. PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would be willing to bet that this guy is not only the best possible thing for the future of this country, but he is also so humble that he would sit down and play a good game of cards with the average American at any given time. I just realy like this guy. The first ever person that I have felt wasnt like all the rest.

OBAMA 08…and beyond!

How Impressive. In order to be president you must know how to play

Taboo, that's about the only qualification he has.

Go Hillary 08

I thought that he had a job? Senator of Illinois was it?
Should there not be work to do? Is he not being paid?

Is this a sign of what to expect if he were in office?

It is April Fool's Day? I never thought I would get a run down of the rules to Taboo on the political ticker… I guess this is more proof that the democratic primary race is over.

it's cute but who cares? the troops are getting injured and killed in Iraq. i am conserving on gas, food…….

I don't go to CNN.com for a freaking tutorial on Taboo…

Oregon please do what North Carolina did - give Obama a big win!

It's great to see the press is back in love again with Obama!

It's great to get some fun positive news again!

I wonder if he will play Oregon Trail in Oregon..I LOVE that game.

Now I'm an Obama supporter, but I have to say - - this is news because…???

Flying all over the country every other day, I'd be bored as hell too.

Now can he play spades and dominoes? Thats OUR staple!

Time to play games - no time to debate because he knows he can't think on his feet. I can't wait until McCain cleans this guy's clock for him.

It is great to hear about our future leader being relaxed and confident. We found out yesterday that the McCain camp is going to get into the mud slinging. What a shame to see the once great Senator resort to this garbage.

Watch Hillary spin this as being evidence of "homophobic tendencies" of Obama. Sounds like a fun game of Taboo though.

You eat up the average Joe persona, and then you get Bush. Let's be a little more careful when determining our president huh? This isn't a popularity contest, it's a job interview.

Why is Obama treated as a star, rock star or so? Why he cannot be treated as any other grown up politician?
What is the significance of this news?
I think he should kill the time on plane doing something useful. So far it looks like he has it all lined up, feels secure and bored in this world of turmoil, in this world which is falling apart. There is so much to do - and he plays Taboo? This is what president will do when we will need his decisions? Play a game?
Outrageous!

That's right relax and clear you brain, you deserve it after all you been through. Get ready for McCain, not that you have to prepare that much. You are on your way to the white house, great job.

There is no way this ultra liberal is going to win - he is not like everyday americans. Please Oregon Kentucky West Virginia give Hillary the chance to lead our country the right way and you won't regret it. Obama is not what he seems!

Hillary '08

Go Hillary - you're a champ and you rock!

His staffer was wrong. "We" shop at much more upscale places than the gap.

Obama 2008!

Sounds like a good way to kill time on a long flight….Not stuff worthy for the ticker though- must be a slow news day…

This was a nice, funny, light story…it was needed. Thanks CNN!

The first clues to Nobama should have been:

"No'

"Way"

"In"

"Hell"

Answer = McCain

Lighten up. This is a nice little "on the campaign trail" story that shows a snapshot of what goes on on the long plane slogs across the country. I think it's pretty cool that he went back and played with the press pool and his staff. Seems sorta like something on the West Wing, actually — just like the rest of this election season, come to think of it.

Hillary supporters are such cry babies! The man is trying to let his hair down. Clinton lost the nomination, just face the facts. Stop acting like 5 year-olds.

What are some of you so wigged out about? B/NYC — he's the frontrunning presidential candidate; his job as Senator of Illinois is secondary; just as Clinton's job as Senator of New York is secondary for now. But don't sweat — SHE'LL be back on her job soon! LOL! Proud Army & Navy Mom: We're proud of your childrens' service and congrats to you for having such outstanding Americans; but Obama can't do much about this situation until he's elected. A game of Taboo on a long cross-country flight doesn't mean he doesn't care. He's the only candidate who is truly dedicated to taking care of your soldier and sailor. Billy from Fl: I'm a Native Floridian as well. I'm thinking we Floridians have greater concerns than posting negative comments about presidential candidates. We need to work our way out of being the butt of every political process joke known to man right now. We have been screwing up since 2000. So, let's concentrate on NOT screwing up and then claiming that we have somehow been DISENFRANCHISED!! Start voting with our heads and not with our racists hearts and we might actually get some respect in this process.

WOW…I played candyland with my kids last night..do you want to post about that also?

He is human for those of you who thinks he is not. You people have issues and are so full of yourselves. Calm down. He can't do anything until he gets to the WH, can the man relax some?

Justin — good one! LOL!

If he wants to get away from politics, I would say that's a real good sign this guy isn't ready to be president. He will have to play the Washington politics game whether he likes it or not.

To all who love this guy for being a "regular American Joe"…
THAT IS NOT WHAT WE NEED IN A LEADER!!!
We need strength. We need power, not someone who can not even make a decision without the aid of the Media!!!
Amazing…

Now if he gives the reporters donuts, he should have the election locked up.

IT'S TOO EARLY IN THE DAY TO BE MEAN AND BITTER FOLKS…do you stay tied to your work desks ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT? don't you take breaks? doesn't EVERYONE deserve some fun time? isn't he a human?

It's amazing how folks will look for ANYTHING to criticize, complain or whine about…it was a game..he was on a plane…he wasn't looking at porn on the internet or something horrible like that..lighten up…so you don't like Obama..there are MILLIONS more that do!!!

@Terry; you make me want to puke!! LMAO

What's Taboo is that Some Americans have fallen for his crap. We will see what happen come November when he gets his butt killed in the General Election. He can not win w/o Hillary's supporters and even if half of them decided not to vote for him, he will loose.

This whole thing has proved ONE thing. We are not ready for a Women to be President. We would rather pick someone who has NO clue what they are doing vs. someone who does because she is a women. Its a SAD day time for our Country!

he needs some down time to relax. it is good for the mind to play word games.
god bless barack,his family and the whole world

Oh this is news worthy!

Well, what'd you expect, you can't fit a basketball court on a plane!

Go Obama!

Now Hillary, takes notes. This is the type of game-playing that is allowed. But then again, when have any rules ever applied to you?

Why is this news? This is right up there with showing him in jeans yesterday.. sorry folks I support Obama but this is just stupid ALL candidates relax and joke with the news and campaign people while on the trips they are, afterall, humans also and the flight from DC to Oregon is long.. sigh I keep hoping for real news

I am an obama supporter, but jesus guys, you bias is showing. We DON'T need to know if he plays taboo. In fact I honestly don't care if he's a normal guy or not. Good for him but, I just care about the issues.

CNN is trying to make Obama seem like 'one of us'. Nice try. We know he's an elitist. We will not unite around someone who ran a sneaky campaign. Good luck in the general without Hillary support!

CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR! ONWARD TO VICTORY!

It's good to see that he has a lighter side, unlike Clinton who only tells jokes, takes shots, etc.. to get votes. He is an ordinary guy who has run a financially stable and honest campaign unlike his opponent. For all of you Hillary supporters ask yourselves this, how will she help our economy when she blew all of her campaign money on donuts and coffee? You should be asking for your money back!

Jasmyne - yet you read it anyway…

Way to go Justin!!!!

This was truly away to let some stress go. Everyone needs a chance to take a breather..Hillary drunk a few beers and shots, she could have been gaining some knowledge along the way…

Obama '08

HILLORY INFAITUATORS, SHE HAS NOTHING FOR YOU. SHE IS RICH AND SHE ONLY WANTS YOUR MONEY SO SHE CAN SAVE HERS FOR RETIREMENT. THINK ABOUT IT. SHE DON'T KNOW YOU AND NEVER WILL

GO TO MCSAIN IF YOU WANT, THIS NOMINATION HAS LEFT THE PARK

I would really like to see Obama make a little more effort in WV and not totally concede .People in WV are big on gun control.Chuck Shumer is one of Clinton's top supporters.Charlton Heston,God rest his soul,went to his grave fighting Chuck Shumer over gun control.Remember the famous "Cold hands "speach.They will have to pry my cold hands from my guns,and these hands will never vote for a Clinton.

To all Hillary supporters,
If you don't vote for Obama it is ok with us. You will be you shooting yourself in the foot come November and then see what McSame will do for you if he wins. Obama played by the rules and is not trying to change the rules of the game while in the middle of it. Where was Hillary's cry for FL and MI when the DNC first ruled against them?
The truth of the matter is that your are letting your racist feelings toward Obama get in the way of rational thinking. So, you are free to vote for McBush McSame if you want as a matter of fact I earned my DD214 fighting for your right to do that. I will make it and maybe in the process suffer too but it will not be because I put the gun to my own head but you in your case might as well put your shoe on backwards and bend your knee as far as you can and as many times as you can if you vote for McSame. America true colors will be expose this year and it will show that the spots are still there.
So go ahead and make our day because in the end Obama his wife and their children will still be better off than most of you hate filled racist. As they say, only the UNeducated whites vote for Hillary and many of you will do the same for McSame. You could have went to Harvard just like Obama did but you didn't so what does that make you? They tell you every day that the weak and the uneducated Whites vote for Hillary and by saying that you are going to vote for McSame if Hillary doesn't proves them right.

Everyone needs a break, a light moment to enjoy life; but I hope Barack remembers there's Moms serving in Iraq and with the US military in other places throughout the world and that he stops to remember them Sunday as he's campaigning.

I know he doesn't thank them often, but if only this one day, please remember our fine women (and men) willing to die for us every day to preserve our American way of life. God Bless our fine soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and coasties this Mother's Day Weekend. Many of us are thinking of you every day and praying for your safe return home.

What an idiot.

The talk shows will have a hay-day with this moron.

It's so funny these Clinton DRONES who insist he has no experience. He has been working in public service for 20+ years and working for the government for the last 12 years.

It is hilarious to me how ignorant people will listen to his opponent for FACTS about him, instead of actually looking into the matter themselves.

Sad really

Obama haters are all over the place today. Why do you come here just to spew hate, leave that for Hillary she does that for all of you. You all are pathetic and sad,hmm… whoelse does that remind us of???

Jeff…

Unless she wins all six remaining states by 3 times the margin she has won ANY other state so far… She is DONE.

There is nothing that can be done now.

Gap is so yesterday for "us". "We" shop at Express, Kenneth Cole, DKNY, etc…

But is great to see that our future president is in tune with America…

Independent for Obama…

Playing games in between campaign stops? Looks like that is typical of his mindset. Doesn't he have work to do somewhere? There is no way that Obama will win the General Election. This campaign for President is a very serious undertaking. If he wants to play, joke, demean, and dismiss anyone or any state that doesn't support him, he is not worthy of the most important position in our country. He needs more experience and should go back to the senate and work a little longer. Hillary, please keep fighting. You still have loads of supporters out there and we look forward to seeing you in the White House. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!

And this is relevant because……..?

Please can we act like educated Americans for ones and stop the hating. That man has got a plan to lead us, so lets all give him our support.

What ever you do from now until Nov…..Please don't DEBATE WITH THAT LADY EVER AGAIN …NEVER,
mAY GOD BLESS US IN THIS COUNTRY AND KEEP US MOVING FORWARD TO HEALING….

OBAMA '08 & 12
PEOPLE PLEASE STOP THE HATING AND FIGHTING ENOUGH IS ENOUGH……..FOR GOD'S SAKE USA GET A LIFE OF PEACE FOR A CHANGE.

My kind of President….wears jeans, plays basketball, plays taboo….just another human being….a little bit smarter…

I like a presidential candidate who can just take a while and unwind and have some fun. This really shows just how much of a normal person he is, and that's what we most need right now. Someone level headed and normal. Just like the rest of us.

If he's got the nomination sewn up, why doesn't he go back to D.C. and earn his taxpayer-funded paycheck?

It's good to know he has a good sense of humor. We could use it sometimes than fighting all the time. You get bogged down easily when you fight all the time. It could be toxic and psychotic. We've enough of that to last us all a life time. It's time to spice it up with some laughter.

Boy that Terry guy got some real hate issues up there.

Obama is a down to earth guy who doesn't have to pretend to be what he isn't. He couldn't because it wouldn't fit him. He can only be what God created him to me. A man of Hope and Change. So, if that make me a fool. Then so be it. But don't forget. Jesus believed in Hope, Faith and Love. God said to pursue peace with all mankind.

Excuse me?!!! A place where gay people shop? And Obama allowed this comment? And played along with it. Talk about stereotyping. Obama of all people should not allow this. If the place was Popeye's Fried Chicken would the clue have been "A place where black people eat?" I don't think so.

america garnered most of this during the bush term.
hillary clinton's campaign has a lot of this
the mccain's will never have this
people's homes are forclosed because of this
a good president should avoid this
i owe you big for this

what's the word?

Obama 08

its good to see that he's not an "elitist" he's having fun before the big show down with big john who apparently is too old if he thinks losing bearings means that you're too old.

Great comment, Justin.

Obama/Biden '08

While this is interesting, it isn't real news.
I am an OBAMA supporter and I am more interested in the recent Gaffes of John MCCain.

To Jeff:

Obama isn't what he seems? Ha! The problem is that Hilary IS what she seems. And that is frightening.

TABOO SERIOUSLY!

Everyone knows that in order to play taboo, you have to be an eleteist. It almost REQUIRES a proficent knoledge of the english language. I'm tired of all these educated eletes going around playing games like taboo, scrabble, and madlibs.

Why can't the east coast ivy league leftists play more fundimental games like vote Hillary Cliton, vote John McCain, or how about a good hearted game of Shoot yourself in the foot?

People are so stupid…saying "isnt he supposed to be working"? He was on a 5 hour plane ride for pete's sake. Oh yea, i live in Indiana and worked at my poll station. Our district is very republican. I seen at least 15-20 people that I know are for McCain come out and vote for Hilliary becuase of Rush. It's being reported that 7-10% of the hilliary's indiana votes were from republicans, which means Obama would have won by 5-7% if it werent for these tactics. He's ready and we're fired up!

Terry Frakes,

Yes, it's true. All of us Obama supporters are fools. Unfortunately for you, the fools have spoken. And all you intelligent folk will just have to accept the fact that the fools will win in November.

You might also want to stock up on Pepto Bismol. I wish you the best of luck.

You Can Play TABOO, MR. OBAMA!!!

According to "NEW REPORTS" You Are Now LEADING among SUPERDELEGATES!!!

CNN, CATCH UP!!!

As I read the haters of change comments I realize one thing. We are
dying as a nation because of your hatred. be silent and let real americans
speak for once. and for proud army and navy mom …I served 20 years
in the navy …the people for change cares…no one made comments like
yours when bush was riding his horses on his ranch ….taking a well
deserved break…..while those who served was dying in iraq…fair..UH

citizen umm… wow… overreact much?

You know DEFINITELY, DEFINITELY that the race is OVER when one candidate is still campaigning, shouting herself hoarse to anyone who cares to listen and the other is just chilling and playing taboo.

You Can Play TABOO, MR. OBAMA!!!

According to "NEW REPORTS" You Are Now LEADING among SUPERDELEGATES!!!

CNN, CATCH UP!!!

I have been following the ticker for some time…..and would like to point to two things:

1. Hillary gets just as much press (if not more) as Obama. count the articles online now.

2. Can't show Obama relaxing, but can show Hillary drinking beer and shots, pumping gas (didn't know how), standing on a truck bed wanting to debate here and now, on the Leno Show, Comedy Central, SNL, Late Night w/ Letterman or and let's not forget the other comedy show-ABC Debates…..Grow up people, they are both good people, one is just more electable than the other.

3. If you want Hillary to win start sending more money…she needs it.

Go Obama!!!

I am simply amazed when I read some of these comments. There is such an incredible amount of anger out there.
For all of those who say they will vote for McCain over Obama I can only say that you deserve the government that you will get- but the rest of us don't. We do not vote against our own interests and you don't need a college degree to know that you should only vote Republican if you make a lot of money and you have no social conscience. I want our kids to stop dying in Iraq. I want to take care of our elderly. I want health coverage for everyone. I want everyone to have the opportunity for education and training. We can only start to do these things with Obama.

At least he knows how to take a break from all of the stress!

Things like this will keep him from "losing it" like John McCain!

Come down Hillarious people - this is better than race baiting!!!!

IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY HOW HILLARY SUPPORTERS CALL OBAMA OUT OF TOUCH AND ELITIST,,,,WHEN SHE'S LOANING HER CAMPAIGN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS LIKE THEY ARE PENNIES….HOW ELITIST IS THAT….HE AND MICHELLE JUST PAID OFF THEIR STUDENT LOANS A FEW YEARS AGO AND CHELSEA PROBABLY GOT A FREE RIDE TO COLLEGE FINANCIALLY AND LITERALLY…..BILL SPEAKS TO A CROWD OF UNACHIEVERS AND GET'S PAID THOUSANDS AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR AN HOUR…..AND OBAMA IS ELITIST….HE WAS BORN TO BIRACIAL FAMILY, FATHER LEFT WHEN HE WAS 2, MOTHER DIED WHILE HE WAS YOUNG, GRANDMOTHER RAISED HIM ON WELFARE AND FOODSTAMPS, HE FACED RACISTS CHALLENGES AT HOME AND ON THE STREETS….HE DECIDE TO TAKE MATTERS IN HIS OWN HAND, GO TO SCHOOL, FURTHER HIS EDUCATION AND INSTEAD OF WORKING FOR A FORTUNE 500 LAW FIRM, HE COMES BACK TO THE HOOD AND BECOME A COMMUNITY ACTIVIST IN THE STREETS OF CHICAGO….HE WAKES UP EVERY AM AND GO TO WORK, TO PROVIDE FOR HIS FAMILY AS A LEADER, PROVIDER, PROTECTOR…..AND HE'S AN ELITIST, HE CAN'T CONNECT…WHAT NONSENSE!

For all of you wondering why CNN post these things, it's in the ticker section. You want to news, go to the homepage. The political ticker is supposed to fun, outrageous like Hillary's comments, sometimes newsworthy, sometimes political bull you know what.

While I am glad at this rare opportunity to see him as a human being and not just a media figure………..I am not certain that this is news!! At any rate……..

O'Bama in 08!

BARACK,

WE Love you, You're Way To Cool!!! You Truly know how to Lead by EXAMPLE!

According to "NEW REPORTS" You Are Now LEADING among SUPERDELEGATES!!!

CNN, CATCH UP!!!

Oh my God. He's so sexy. He's brilliant and extremely attractive and nice (I've gotten to meet him twice). What are the odds? Wow

Obamorons you just don't get it do you?

His comments, don't buzz me or Ill limit your access time….lolololol How cute and funny.

Yeah this may not be news worthy but its nice to see the more personal sides of the politicians. Just like Hillary downing beer and shots. I would love to see George Bush play Taboo.

Bribe trip?

Obama Rocks and he has had my support from day 1– but CNN, seriously? Aren't there more important things to report on like the 100,000 people that are dying around the world from a horrible disaster?

Com'mon now!

No problem with a little down time - how many of us need it ourselves? In fact, how much "hall way talk" and "water cooler chat" do we individually engage in each day at work? Is he still adequately performing his job as Senator? Let the people of Illinois figure that one out. Will he make a good President? Playing a game of Taboo won't provide an answer.

To Derrick in Houston,

Oregon Trail is 1 of the greatest games ever invented.

EVER.

Norah in Boston and others out there: not all republicans are filthy rich without social conscience. A lot of also want this country to do better, to give people the means to get out of the tough situation they are currently in, etc. what is generally different is our approach to accomplish this.

This article tells me something about the candidate. To play Taboo you need to be able to spell. I think it would be good to have a president who can spell this time around.

Plain and simple. He is relaxing. I'm sure those who criticize how he spends his downtime don't work 24 hours a day. We too like to spend downtime doing something fun. He's human. Do you want a vegetable as president? They need downtime too.

I feel sorry for Hillary, people donot understand. it not easy letting go something you want so dearly.

Trolls and trollers…. c'mon. While I agree this is exactly not news worthy (I've slowly become convinced that CNN is not a news network but an enterainment organization), but give me a break. People are bashing him because he played Taboo?! Find something better to vent your frustration on than bashing a guy who took advantage of downtime while flying… I suppose he not suppose to sleep too…

I'm having trouble with the clue one of Sen. Obama's aides gave for the word "Gap".

They said - "Where gay people shop."

Isn't that stereotyping? Isn't this campaign about not stereotyping?

I l..o..v..e him…
Obama I LOVE YOU !!!!!!

Here's a Sweet Taboo Obama you will lose the general.

I can't believe many of the commenter. He cant take a break and have fun for a few hours?

The media made this news and you are blaming him? Ask the media why they reported this story if you have a problem with it. But don't blame him. Everyone is allowed a little rest and relaxation. He plays games on long flights like the rest of us. What is so wrong with that. I can only imaginge how hard it is to keep flying across country and back in a matter of hours without being bored out of your gourd.

GO BO

This is a regular guy he will make a good president he understands that you can also play and work. Obama 08

For the Clinton supporters, doesn't Obama personality remind you of our dearly beloved Bill Clinton. Wasn't he the one who hung out in the the kitchen at the Whitehouse with the staff regularly "just because"? I have heard that he was the average guy on flights on the Air Force One. Wasn't Bill Clinton raised by his mother and a gentleman that wasn't his biological father. For all of you who will not vote for Obama, just remember, he has many of the personality traits that Bill Clinton had when he ran for office. Clinton was liked and respected internationally and nationally. Obama is not that monster he is being made out to be, just like Bill Clinton was not and still is not a monster. These are the Children of God, just like you and me.

A vegetable with an appendage…. Dan Quayle "Pota -toe"

Yep, he is probably good at playing Taboo; he has no other qualification.

he is our hope and I am so excited

Billy from Fl. May 9th, 2008 10:09 am ET

How Impressive. In order to be president you must know how to play

Taboo, that's about the only qualification he has.

Go Hillary 08
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Billy,

Why do you even read these articles if they upset you so. I gues you are just like your candidate, a gluting for punishment.

Oh great, now CNN panders to him. Who gives a big crap what he does. Tick tock, November is coming. Beware…..

McCAIN is supported by all the states with the vote that count.

Obama's right, I do shop at Abercrombie & Fitch regularly.

Obama '08!

B / NYC May 9th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I thought that he had a job? Senator of Illinois was it?
Should there not be work to do? Is he not being paid?

Is this a sign of what to expect if he were in office?
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B / NYC,

Each of the candidates are Senators, no one but a fool would point to just one of them and complain about them not being in Washington, DC.

Aww, please vote for Hillary or she will make me sleep on the couch again.

You know, I feel sorry for you all who never spend fun playing games and letting your hair down. Even great leaders, in all walks of life, business, etc., have down time. What would you do for four hours on a planeride? How much movies can one watch? How about having an open administration, with a person showing he has nothing to hide, even playing games on downtime…You fools who threaten to vote for McSame…you are not Democrats, you are a bunch of sad people who should belong to the Republican party, and stay there.
And for the Hillary supporters, give it up. We need to unite with our next president, Obama 08 and 12. The rest of you racist pigs out there, shut-up. Go knock your brains together with McSame and the enjoy your life of narrowmindness,

Try this one out Obama.

Hints:
Forget about it.
Way too liberal.
Not going to happen.
America is not ready for it.
Hamas and Iran want it, but not the Iraqi people.
Would endanger America children by running from terroristic threats.

Subject:
Obama presidency

Enjoy It While It Lasts - Nov is Coming May 9th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Time to play games - no time to debate because he knows he can't think on his feet. I can't wait until McCain cleans this guy's clock for him.
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Have you heard McSame speak, I don't think he will be cleaning anything except his Depends after its over.

I'm sort of surprised that the Clinton faithful are so bitter. I'm sure Hillary is busy (perhaps writing more checks to herself) on her flights, but that doesn't mean the obvious front-runner can't relax for a few minutes.

Then again, coming from some of these people who would rather have Bush version 3.0 as president instead of the person who got more votes than their beloved Hillary, it's not that much of a surprise.

Obama said he don't want any lobbying…..but he lobby superdelegate in
Rep. in the hill yesterday that's illegals to lobby like that and he broke the
law.

When his turn comes……..this man is going to fall pretty hard. The rock star treatment is taking him out of "reality state". He obviously doesn't understand politics enough, so maybe he is naive as some people have claimed.

Just one problem Sean Deason, the constitution. Ever hear of it?

Justin you're funny And I thought it was a cute story….
Relax America, stop over analysing!

No question about it.
Oregon Trail = Fun.

For cliton/mccain and others that share her view my question is this: Isn't that an oxymoron? If you really share her political views then there's no way you can support mccain. Part of the problem is that obama and cliton are so similar in their views.

Or should your name really be white/more white? If mccain had his way blacks would still be on the back of the bus and women would still be at home in the kitchen. You say obama will never be "one of us". You forget, he's already half of "one of us".

For army/navy mom and all military families my prayers are with you and you loved ones. I am a Navy vet that participated in operation dessert sheild. You guys know like I know, Freedom ain't free. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Hey Barak, if you have so much downtime, maybe you could go back to D.C. and do the job you were already elected to do.

The Real Sharon Minnesota May 9th, 2008 10:29 am ET

If he wants to get away from politics, I would say that's a real good sign this guy isn't ready to be president. He will have to play the Washington politics game whether he likes it or not.
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Sharon,

If you have a job I'm sure that you don't work it 24/7.

I love taboo…. you go President!

What wonderful news , if and when he gets to the White House he'll be playing Nintendo. Don't forget to let us know.
All I can say , America is in gaga land.

The south side of Chicago,
is mean and full of kharma,
And if you go down there
you better just be 'ware
of a brother named Barack Obama.

Now he's cool, cool Barack Obama,
Cooler than a leading man in a drama,
Badder than old King Kong,
Cooler than Mighty Joe Young.

JIm C.

Beruit is in chaos, Iraq is in chaos, Afgan is in chaos, Africa is in chaos, Iran is questionable, North Korea is unpredictable, China is rising, Indian is rising, Russia is rising, U.S. economy is weakened, isn't that enough for everyone to see we've got to get out of Iraq. For those of you who don't think so, vote for John McCain and you'll see the military draft. America wake up and THINK.

Bucks County,

It was a 5 hour flight, but let me guess you're a republican, you make up your own reality.

TABOO, ISN'T THAT AN AFRICAN VOODOO GAME?

BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE VOODOO MAGIC TO GET YOU THE PRESIDENCY…

HILLARY R. CLINTON,,, WRITE HER NAME IN THE GENERAL ELECTION….

WE WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA, NOT ONLY BECAUSE WE SUPPORT H.R. CLINTON BUT BECAUSE WE DO NOT BELIEVE HE IS WHAT AMERICA NEEDS.

WE DO NOT TRUST HIM AND HIS TRIBE.

WE DO NOT THINK HE IS READY FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN AMERICA, AND WE DO NOT KNOW WHO HIS PUPPET MASTERIS YET, THAT IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM.

WE DO NOT KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT HIS TRUE AFFILIATIONS.
ETC.ETC.ETC.

AND MOST OF ALL, HIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN VERY DIVISIVE WITH AN ALL OUT CALL TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN TO ONLY SUPPORT OBAMA…. VERY VERY NEGATIVE AND HE HAS DIVIDED THIS COUNTRY AGAIN…

Adam May 9th, 2008 10:31 am ET

What's Taboo is that Some Americans have fallen for his crap. We will see what happen come November when he gets his butt killed in the General Election. He can not win w/o Hillary's supporters and even if half of them decided not to vote for him, he will loose.

This whole thing has proved ONE thing. We are not ready for a Women to be President. We would rather pick someone who has NO clue what they are doing vs. someone who does because she is a women. Its a SAD day time for our Country!
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Adam,

If he does get his butt kicked in November then I guess this country was not ready for an African-American to be President either. So I guess we will prove that we would rather have soldiers die in the Middle East, while many are loosing their homes and paying half of their income to buy gas just so we can continue to go in the wrong direction.

Dear Fedup…… Oh, but we do 'get it' my friend….. It has been a long time since we've had decency and integrity in the White House. We trust Obama because we trust that he is sincere, unlike his opponent. .. who we know is not. We want someone who is 'for the people'… get it?

Who cares what kind of games he plays????? Next you'll be telling us about his underwear!!! CNN, you are shamelessly promoting this guy. You are no longer a "news network", you are just another tabloid TV show.

Clinton/McCain May 9th, 2008 10:33 am ET

CNN is trying to make Obama seem like 'one of us'. Nice try. We know he's an elitist. We will not unite around someone who ran a sneaky campaign. Good luck in the general without Hillary support!
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Clinton support is McSame support. Don't tell me you thought that McSame was going to get different votes than the one Clinton claims is supporting her. How crazy is that?

I have serious doubt about Edwards' leadership.

If we, the majority of voters, could see where Hillary was taking us, why couldn't Edwards see it sooner? We need a leader, not a follower. Hindsight is always 20/20. Whatever he is saying now is way too late.

John Kerry and Ted Kennedy can lead, but not Edwards.

If I could see that Obama is the viable nominee, why did it take so long for Edwards to see the same thing? Why should I vote for him in the future?

I am very glad Obama can relax a bit before he debates McCain.
Each time Hillary is losing, she wants to debate Obama, instead of conceding. Obama has more important things to do than entertaining Hillary. That is Bill's job.

Perhpas Obama should be reading a "how to run the country book" as he has little to show on that note.

…This is important, why? Because he's your buddy and you like making him look like a nice guy?

How about… debates on the issues? Yeah? Good idea? No? Don't like talking about how we're going to fix the economy? Or… healthcare? Or… education?

Obama haters must be really joyless people. to find any negative comments about this simple story says alot.

i feel sorry for you all.

Hey gurarro,

To answer your question NO Obama doesn't remind me of Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton governed a state and had a balanced budget and Arkansas didn't have to have police escort school kids on buses. Obama's group organizer plan fell flat on its face. There is more inner city crime in Chicago today then NYC. This will all come out in debates with McCain about Obama's so called qualifications. He hasn't even been to Iraq yet to shake hands with the troops and see whats happening on the ground like Hillary and McCain have. Obama's only credential is that he learned how to preach from a pulpit from his mentor guru Rev. Wright and people like you bought it.

Joyce - In Florida,

Why don't you just move to the next state and stop crying. God, give it a rest.

Terrance, being a democratic does not mean you have to blindly follow stupidity. Some of us are far too intelligent to cast a vote for a man who would not qualify for any top CEO jobs in the corporate world based upon his achievements. Further, McCain is a vote for an honorable man who really cares about this country.

how great it must be for you educated democrats to hold the absolute truth, to see the world as it really is: in black and white…caviar democrats = good, republicans = evil, elitist racists…who's playing the fear politics now?…

Come on people…let's start healing. Let the anger flow away. We need to joins hands now.

funny!what a breath of fresh air,that we're finally going to have a president,who is just a regular guy.hell,i'd drink a beer with him,anyday.

obama is half white /half black….

Hey Bucks,

He's a little busy right now. He could go back to DC and participate in the spin game, but he's on the people's mission.

Obama 08

And you call this guy an elitist? Hilary Clinton's elitist statement makes less sense everyday. Obviously, she makes these ridiculous comments about Obama because she's clearly losing the primaries. Obama is just like you and me. We need a president like that. Plus, we all know that Obama has a better chance of uniting this country than Clinton does.

wooo obama is cool =)

Again, why is this news…

Come on CNN,, first you go crazy and get your pants all wet- when he wears jeans and now your all crazy that he is playing a "word" game–isn't that what he is all about?

Lies, all lies. McCain is my choice.

Some of you all sound so bitter and angry. Can the man enjoy a game of Taboo? What kind of miserable lives are you leading?

Revolution!!

Obama 08!

Can't wait for the general election when Obama loses by a landslide. He has accomplished nothing that qualifies him to be president and his wife, with her big mouth, is a loose cannon. I am a lifelong Democrat, two collage degrees, a 30 year educator, and for the first time, I will vote Republican. In January, I will toast President McCain as he takes his oath of office.

Some of you need to lighten up. Seriously. First he's an elitist, now its "we don't want a regular Joe for President." Make up your minds, or else I'll start to think that you're not voting for him for other more obvious reasons.

To all of you people who say that OBama is "down to earth" or just an "average Joe", I think that you people are clueless.

Remember, OBama is a Harvard grad, an elitist, he thinks that the reason that people "clink to their guns" or "religion" is because they are bitter. This man lacks "common sense" when it comes to dealing with the "average Joe" on the street.

This is not news!
Doesn't CNN have anything better to report on ???????

to Guarro:
well, Bill Clinton has the charisma, intelligence, smarts, he does not stutter when he talks, and when he talks it is full of information, when Obama talks it is just hype words and slogans…and he does not have the charisma of a leader. He is just a boy - still.

Wow, chill all of you haters! I guess I prefer a candidate who enjoys some good clean fun during down time and is not trying to be a "fighter" all the time.

The only time I saw Hilary pretending to relax she was downing shots of Crown Royal.

RIP "You go girl" 1990-1995, 2007-2008

Are you all serious about being upset b/c he chose to relax on a plane ride from DC to Oregon? Did you know that he was on the plane to do his job? Get it together people!!! Go OBAMA!!!

Lighten up people. Not every piece of news has to be about people dying and the world in peril.

CNN - this is pathetic!!

There are much more important issues at stake here.

Hey Buck's County, As president ,Barack will create a job for you too, hold on, don't feel left out , you too will expereince the joy of solid , worthwhile employment ! change is coming

That is cool for the President.

GO OBAMA

I guess you have to be gay to shop @ the gap? Right, Obama staff? We don't need Hillary to "spin" this anyway, everyone here can read. I agree go back to Washington, and do the job you were elected to do. Oh, yah that's right you have the least amount of votes in the senate, so that way you can say I was against that, I was for that, because no one has any record of anything you've ever done!!! Too bad the media sold this guy so heavily in the begining. I'm still rooting for the smarter, and more experienced. Not to mention she wants universal healthcare, a fundamental of the demorcratic party. Come on democrats…make the smart choice… HILLARY!!!!! 2008! Make history for real, we all know we've had a man before, and that the color of someone's skin does not make them any different. I'm voting for her = )

He can go to ______

Has anyone noticed how tired Obama looks??? He called Matt Lauer, Tim 3 times! Hillary is about 20 years his senior, and has showed no signs of slowing down. I want someone with the energy and intergrity to lead our country. Not someone that was just on trial in Chicago for connections to the evil Rezko. Come on Oregon, W Virginia, and Kentucky do it for the well being of our country…ELECT HILLARY!

Carole in OR:

You can take your two "collage" (that's "college", but it's OK) degrees and toast with Mike in Texas and the others who "clink" (I believe that's "cling") to their guns when Obama becomes the first african american president.

Phil

For all you folks who want a "regular Joe" as your next President: ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!??! That's like wanting a brain surgeon who's got a cute butt……GET REAL before this guy actually gets elected (barf)

louis—point well taken.. the good senator/president Obama deserves downtime. i was speaking about cnn's non-stories of the day. let sen obama rest without making it a media event.

maybe he's celebrating his new superdelegates with a quality game of Taboo

I must say, oregon trail=quality game.

obama 08!!

If Senator Clinton would change and run as an independent, she would be our next president.

One of the main reasons I won't vote for Obama is the meanness, nasty, down right cruel comments from his supporters regarding Senator Clinton. Other reasons include he is not at qualified, he is arrogant, both he and his wife ooze a sense of entitlement, plus their radical beliefs. He can come across as the nice guy since his supporters do all the back stabbing for him.

I repeat . . . If Senator Clinton would change and run as an independent, she would be our next president.

Hold the party. You'll need white votes. Only your bros can not elect you both in primary and general.

To Reaity KIng:
Glad I don't live in your "world."

OBAMA 08

People.. get over the comment about where gay people shop.. it was funny.. stop taking life so freaking serious. Really.. get over yourselves.

I for one am most certainly not offended. I'm more offended by people being overly sensative to every little syllable utered by peoploe who are normal people.. just like you and I.

And for the record.. Gap-yes, H&M-yes and A&F-yes… and many others. (The stores I shop in).

Gay Guy supporting Obama

The Obama Bashers are right, this is a waste of time story. Look at all of the responses, no one cares (LOL sarcasism there). Why would you bashers even read it if you were not looking for something to complain about.

You want Elitest, I have always despised the Clinton's they are tried and convicted "CRIMINALS" this is not a disputible fact (travelgate, whitewater, impeachment). But she went to an all time low when she "Bragged" about a single mother giving her last 20$ to her campaign. Yes that sounds like a good story but Clinton has no Idea what it means. I have been and still face those days of having to live on my last $20.00 for a week until until I get paid again.

How dare she ask for people to dig that deep when she is just now reaching into her own pockets. They are still staying at 5 star hotels. Get real that $20.00 which that women gave could have made go a long way for her and her kids, became simply a tip to a waitress or pizza delivery guy for Clinton and her traveling Circus.

What are your contributions going to????

What's amusing is that many of you probably took a break from your jobs to read this article. Maybe you should get back to the jobs you get paid to do.

Also, this a blog, not the leading headline of today's papers. It's not very often you get to play a game with a presidential candidate. This reporter probably thought that was pretty cool and thought others might think so too.

If you think CNN is trying to brainwash you about which canididate to support, it's because you are letting them.

What does this have to do with anything……..

Again, its if you don't vote for Obama, your secretly a racist. I wouldn't vote for a freshman senator to be president if he/she was red, white and blue. He doesn't have the experience it takes. But if you think this article should have even be written, let alone published, you've already drank the kool-aid. Anybody but Obama in 08

On Clinton's flight, she played Hungry Hungry Hippos, but argued the person with the least marbles should win.

To Clinton/McCain:

Seriously?? You think Obama has run a sneaky campaign? Wow, are you stupid. I'm usually not so rude, but I couldn't think of a better way to say it.

If they really want to relax, they should try Quelf. It is one hilarious game, but perhaps a little too active to play on a plane. One card Obama might draw is to scavenge the plane for things to make a snorkel and then wear it for the rest of the game. Or everyone could be required to shout: "Quelf in the land of the farm!" each time someone lands on red.

Quite hilarious!

I can't believe I just wasted my time reading this article! CNN, please just report real news. I don't care what games Obama is playing. I don't care what he's wearing. I want to know how he plans to strengthen the economy and improve the business climate if he is elected or when he returns to Congress, whichever is the case.

To all of those people who are critical about the Sen. Obama having a few minutes of fun with the average American. This is what I have to say "From The Outside Looking In".. GET A LIFE! Stop looking for problems where there are none.

Why can't you just be fair and realize that Sen. Obama is having a game of taboo, with the every day average American, because even now when he is heading for the biggest challenge of his life, he can still show that he will always be with the people and for the people!

I think it is wonderful that he can have a few laughs and relax even for a little while.

Taboo. Or brother. This fellow will be another fake president.

That is cool for the President.

GO OBAMA

So Obama thinks peopel who shop at Abercrombie & Fitch are gay that is about the only news i saw in the whole story.

If anyone think he is really playing a game on board, you are so naive. He is really courting the press and pulling them to work him for the fall.

finally someone who is a educated, normal, nice, regular person who knows how to relate to everyone. THANK GOD. Unlike the inexperienced bullies we have had for presidents in this country before. Maybe now we will have better foreign policies and a president who will be for ALL the PEOPLE and not just for a few. Somehow I feel real hope for my children for a peaceful world. So sick of the insane creeps we had before.

What is this? All this flaming about how he's playing Taboo instead of doing work or how he's unqualified to be President because the press is reporting on him playing games…
Both Obama and Hillary are out there campaigning wayyyy too many hours per day, day after day. The stress is clearly visible on their faces after months of this kind of thing.
So yeah, instead of working from the second he wakes up to the second he goes to sleep, Obama played Taboo on his flight.
Big deal. If you need a president who will never have a fun waking moment throughout their presidency just go build a robot or something.
Besides, I'm sure Hillary does something similar for fun, biting heads off chickens or devouring souls or whatever she does…

How is it that those who choose not to vote for Sen. Obama are labelled as racist? I thought we were attempting to move past such old-fashioned way of thinking.

Americans for McCain '08

"by all the states that count"

I can't stand when people say this! Red state, blue state, or purple state… your support in that state matters. The map isn't permanent.

If you think you can't win my state because it leans left or right, that's fine - but give me a convincing argument for why I should vote for you and don't write off my state as not mattering.

Chad: May 9th, 2008 10:46 am ET

TABOO SERIOUSLY!

Everyone knows that in order to play taboo, you have to be an eleteist. It almost REQUIRES a proficent knoledge of the english language. I'm tired of all these educated eletes going around playing games like taboo, scrabble, and madlibs.

Why can't the east coast ivy league leftists play more fundimental games like vote Hillary Cliton, vote John McCain, or how about a good hearted game of Shoot yourself in the foot?
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Everyone knows that elitists don't play Shoot yourself in the foot.

They play Shoot your friend in the face. Ask Dick Cheney.