CNN

If you're putting your wife on the campaign trail, you're putting here in the line of fire of political campaign tactics. Why is Obama trying to say there are rules? There are no rules. It's Dog eat Dog and he needs to just toughen up, and toughen his wife up. It's called "The First Family". I want a hungry couple who's willing to fight for what they believe in while holding hands.

She doen't even have the courage to be American. Her husband is another unpatriotic as she is and thinks that the US has 57 states.

I'm glad the GOP and John McCain wants to make this election about real issues that matter to Americans are not attempting to use patriotism as a wedge.

Insert Sarcasm here.

Maybe they finally realize they have no real issues which the American people are fond of anymore.

Democrats '08

This Country will never vote on important issues for example affect our pocket books,we just look for ignorant ways to bring down a person. But United we stand, divided we keep sinking deeper into that sink hole we find ourselves in. I am seeing that we Americans do not know how to get along, we just find ways to pull each other down. You would have thought she robbed a bank, Model citizen? NOT important, it's that she declared she was proud to be American for the first time. Perhaps the critics should ask other people if they love the red white and blue 24/7. Maybe just maybe people are a little bitter, dissapointed, mad sometimes, we are not communists, we don't have to walk around grinning and dancing all the time like they do in North Korea!!!! It's supposed to be a free country, on the other hand this election season has taught me that we really may not be as free as we thought.

Yeah, I'm sure republicans have always been proud of their country. I'm sure they were quite proud of America during the close to 400 years of slavery. I'm sure they were quite proud of segregation laws, repression of Black Americans and jim crow throughout most of the 20th century. I'm sure they were proud of American bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing thousands of innocent people. I'm sure they were quite proud of their country during the Iran Contra affair. I'm sure they were extremely proud of America during the Tuskegee Experiment. Need I continue?

Republicans of Tennessee, it ain't gonna work this time. The average American can see through your dirty tricks. THIS IS GONNA BACKFIRE ON YOU!

LTC D.

I'm glad the GOP and John McCain wants to make this election about real issues that matter to Americans are not attempting to use patriotism as a wedge.

Maybe they finally realize they have no real issues which the American people are fond of anymore.

Democrats '08

Is that the best the have?????????

After Bush's BS today – some of the Republicans should consider switching parties or becoming independent if they want to be re-elected.

Bush is killing that party. Demos will unite.

Get off of Michelle!! Her comment could have been worded better, but as usual is blown out of all proportion by the Clinton News Network. You guys are shameful sham of a news network!!! You try to create a controversy with Obama calling a female reporter "sweetie" which is an anti-controversy. This has already been hashed over endlessly by fixed news, clinton news network and fascist talk radio. Arent our boys and girls still dying in Iraq/afghanistan? Didnt this administration make about $500 billion dissappear without a trace? Isnt Gas $4 a gallon? These are the questions the corporate media seems to want to avoid like the plague, instead we get rev wright and one comment by Michelle (who by the way will make a great first lady, get over it racists) over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over..................................year after year, decade after decade!! How do you think we got Bushwhacked in the first place? becuase no one is paying attention to real issues and focusing on tabloid rubish. Its time for us to pull our heads out of our collective behinds and get real and roll up our sleeves and start repairing our country, or be resigned to the trash heap of history!!!

The Tennessee Republican Party Cheap Shot,

This is out of the Senator Hillaryt Clinton Playbook.

Now, let be very clear that will not sway voters who are demcrats an desire a change. So, if that the best the republican party got bring in on...

I love the Obama's and my Democratic Party and American United can wheather this campaign...

"Potential Political Onslaught"??

That's quite an understatement when you calculate in the surprise professed by the Obamas at Jeremiah Wright's radical and anti-American rants. Was Michelle also not in church when Wright made such comments? Did Michelle also not read Wright's popular church newsmagazine??

A single glance at any issue of Wright's Trumpet magazine, and it's plain to see the radical politics he preaches at the black community. Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan was on the cover of a December 2007 issue along with Reverend Wright’s description of him as a "21st century giant." In 2006, Wright likened hurricane Katrina to "the flood waters of white supremacy", adding "that is an analogy that we need to drum into the heads of our African-American children." Wright even goes as far as to call African-Americans "songbirds" who are locked in "this cage called America."

Whose greatly admired pastor for 20 years!!??

Don't come to Tennessee Michelle! We voted for Hillary the strongest most electable candidate. You're wasting your time because after the election in November you won't be in Washington come January – you'll be in Chicago – hopefully for good!

What is wrong with these people! I'm ashamed that I was ever a republican. They know darned well that Michelle Obama was talking about being proud of the political process going on in this election. She was not talking about the country itself. It was a bad sound bite along the lines of "I can see us being in Iraq for 50 years"

I am so proud to say that I am a patriotic American citizen of TN, Mrs. Obama needs to understand that the majority of Americans are very proud of our country, and all of the good things that we do worldwide. I for one would never never vote for her husband.

I'm glad the GOP and John McCain wants to make this election about real issues that matter to Americans are not attempting to use patriotism as a wedge.

Maybe they finally realize they have no real issues which the American people are fond of anymore.

Democrats '08

You can take anything that someone says and make it offensive! I think that this kind of BS going on in our press while people are dying in the middle east, (and everywhere else) is much worse than Michelle's comment! If the press would cover the injustice going on in the world instead of forcing their political agenda on us, we would be better off!

I am just sick and tired of this particular area of slander!.. anyone with democratic sense knows she was referring to the support her husband was and is receiving and was expressing pride in the way the country was THEN not so obsessed with race! If you remember correctly Sen. Obama was winning states that were particularly not seen as obtainable and had momentum that had the country in awe...thus, the reason for her comment. Fox's Hannity has referred to her comment for 32 nights in a row as well as Rev. Wright and Bill Aires! (maybe even more, 32 nights ago is when i started counting)
IF THIS IS THE BEST YOU'VE GOT THEN KISS YOUR PARTY GOODBYE..oh.. and BRING IT ON!!!!

Go Barak and Michelle Obama!

this is typical of republicans trying to turn a simple comment into something else. I too am finally proud to be an american. This country has needed change for a long, long time and it is about time that it is coming.

When you look back into the history books, there was a lot of things that we as a country should not have been proud of and to see us coming together and showing that color and financial status does not matter when it comes to what is best for OUR country.

YES, I TOO AM NOW PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!
OBAMA 08-12

This DEM hopes the republicans give Obama a taste of their own bitter medicine.

They trashed Hillary Clinton and DEMs will teach them a lesson in Nov.

So hammer away.

Mrs. Obama, I am with you 100%. The Tennessee Republican Party has made themselves a caricature of all that is ugly about American politics. When even their own national committee has the good taste and good sense to distance themselves, perhaps a lesson should be learned.

I hate to break it to you but Obama's wife is not running for anything.

First lady Obama already explained. Did they learn anything from their loss down in Mississippi?

They want to go after the Obamas, go right ahead. The "patriotism" crap won't work. After Bush's comments today, I think they need to discard the fear and patriotism card if they want a future in this country, albiet 40 years from now.

We are so ready for you people!!!!!! Bring it on!!!!

Obama 08 & 12

I see nothing wrong with Michelle Obama being excited that Americans are happy for change. Change from the old way things were done in Washington and to embrace and support a more inspirational political mandate. GO MICHELLE these people are stuck and stupid with their old ways of doing things. WAR! WAR! WAR! DOWN WIITH THE WAR ! LET"S MAKE LOVE BROTHERS NOT WAR !

Please NO MORE WAR!

WAR what is it good for? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!

REPUBLICANS

you are sick, sick sick

anyone can mispharse any thing, like mcsain on soonie and sheit.
come on she will be first lady so show some respect. let me tell you after what bush has said and done today, i would be ashamed to be called a republican.
oh and by the way

MICHEALL CAN HANDLE HERSELF.
WE ALL LOVE HER

cnn

post this please

This is so sad that all the republican party can produce on the obama's is a misunderstood phrase, it's a shame that people want to keep stating someone is un patriotic because of a statement. I recently saw pictures on the internet of people hung in trees while onlookers with their children present took pictures, this was in the united states of america south not too many years ago. Stop harping on these trivial issues and let hope and change take place to give our future a better United States of America.

how sad....

the problem is that many american people will fall for this.

Republican are dumb and they manage to convince people with dumb propaganda...

And by the way, how do you explain Senator Obama''s double-digit victories in overwhelmingly white states like Iowa (8 points over Clinton), Alaska (51 points), Colorado (34 points), Delaware (11 points), Idaho (62 points), Kansas (48 points), Minnesota (34 points), North Dakota (25 points) and Utah (18 points)?

More accusations,for politica gain will come against you, Lady Michelle. Please remain just as calm as your man, Barack. We are behind you both all the way. I love your charisma. You walk like a model.You talk like a queen.Go Michelle. Go. You will make a SUPERB First Lady and mother of the nation and free world.

By the way I am surprised that Mr President shoul is critisizing his country men from Israel. This is taking politics into a whole new and sad level. Frankly I think this is unpatriotic!

Fried Chicken, anyone?

More of the same "straw man" Politics...in the context of Mrs. Obama's entire speech, it is obvious she is speaking of being proud of the groundswell of NEW NATIONAL INTEREST in politics-something that HAS NOT HAPPENED IN THIS COUNTRY IN HER ADULT LIFE.

She, like many of us, is proud that so many new faces (and old faces like mine) have been invigorated by the possibility of being lead by a person of dignity and intellectual weight...rather than by a puppet of politics, punditry and populist lies.

The future has a new face because hope is possibility. Get used to the idea–we don't have to SETTLE for a President anymore if we don't want to.

Don't they have any policy issue to run on instead of digging and miscontrueing someone's comment?

It won't work this time. Americans are wiser. Bring up all the sentiments you wish to bring up; we are sticking to the issues.

Period!

Good.
It's about time the rooster came home to roost.
Clearly...she was in a coma...when we reached the moon, created the civil rights amendment, and the current national labor laws, as well as, the Space Shuttle, eradication of small pox...and still the U.S. is the largest international donor of all for defeating poverty, hunger, aids, malaria, and a host of other troubles worldwide.

Thanks Michelle...we (Americans) who worked so hard to make those gains for the country...appreciate your respect and thanks.

Go home!!! You do not deserve and have not earned the job of first-lady. !!

As an adult this race, Obama/Hillary has placed excitement and more voter, viewer and the belief that we can make a different. Therefore, I truly understand what is meant by, "for the first time in your adult life you could feel proud."

I feel blessed to witness such a history making time in my life. The REPS or DEMS can try and turn this any way they like. One thing is for sure, I forgot what it felt like to believe in this country or to believe strong heartly that one person can make a different. Being strong willed and straightforward is my personally, but I did not realize that the dream had die inside me. When I heard the words repeatly "yes we can", this became a part of me.

Michelle Obama is a Disgrace!

Not an issue. People live here all their lives because they don't have a choice, or they can't afford to leave when you are in a position like what we have been put in for the last 8 years. When all the jobs went overseas, if i could have afforded it I would have went too. America is supposed to be the riches country in the world, To look at thing right now, you would not think so

Don't worry- its just words.

Obama can deliver a REALLY good speech and fix it.

Sorry Republicans, but you need more than that to stop "CHANGE"to point out gaffs is not a plan no one has time to the old school attacks some one in your camp should be smart enough to notice the recent vote in Louisiana and Mississippi

It is 2008. People are smart and informed and capable of making good judgements so one needs to come up with something more original and intelllgent. At this rate the Republicans are guaranteed to lose the election.

Mishelle, get lost thogether with your husband and mostly with your Pastor!
I can send you a ticket to Africa, free!

Keep those videos coming, GOP. I see how helpful they've been to you so far in winning special elections.

P.S. Some free PR advice - Get a clue. I think most right-thinking Americans are done with the hate and small-minded politics of the past.

The republicans haven't heard the speech that tells them Obama is God and beyond criticism or attack.

the least bit disturbing to me. The Tennessee Republican Party is making her out to be unpatriotic but if the would take off their blinders they proabably wouldnt be too happy with the current state of America. Its okay to not be proud of your country at times.. Be yourself Michelle.

OBAMA .. YES WE CAN

I have heard Michelle Obama speak. She is not only a very intelligent woman. She also rings very true.
Whatever attacks the republicans have in store for her, I hope that she can ignore them as they are probably not worth her time.
I am convinced that Obama will be our next president and I have to say that I will then be proud to live in this beautiful country once again.
And for the first time in my adult life, I will look forward to being involved.
And for the first time in my adult life, I will not mind paying taxes, knowing that they are used for good things.

I guess it's time to start talking about McCain's wife.....That drunk!

Oh this is ridiculous! Seriously I mean can the republicans stoop any lower! This is a very childish move. And hell who really can say they have been proud of this country over the past 8 years. I know I can't.

Congratulations to the RNC for showing me again why I changed parties. Proud to be a democrat.

I do not want Michelle Obama to be the first lady. She is not patriotic and I think she is not a good representation of what this country stands for. I hope republicans focus heavily on her. She is not half white as Obama is and is open to more critizicm because the press does not love her the same way they love Barrack. Or should I say Barry.

Michelle Obama says that she is not proud of her country. I volunteer to provide her transportation out of the U.S., free of charge, to a nation where she can truly be proud of, like Myanmar.

I'm proud of my country, but I would be REALLY proud if the people here had enough sense to get rid of the republicans and get this country back to the way it was when Bill Clinton was in office. I'm Sure Barack will get the job done.

Old politics....taking things out of context again....and the republicans wonder why they are losing all those seats....

Dear Republican morons: Read her comment again–"for the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country..." If you studied English, the word "really" implies emphasis–Michelle Obama has been proud of her country, but even more at this time in history. Your other choice for first lady is Cindy McCain who inherited millions from her daddy's beer distributorship and who once stole drugs because she was addicted. (It's true–you can look it up)

Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan later said of the statement, "The RNC rejects these kinds of campaign tactics."

Yet they catch some very excited words of Mrs. Obama. A party full of flip flops.

I also think the question should be asked as to why her doctoral dissertation is not available until AFTER the election in November. What is being hidden? What are the Obama's afraid of?

Let the games begin!

LMAO!

She can handle it- all the Obama supporters have been posting vile, filthy, vulgar, hateful crap about Hillary Clinton.

At least the ugly in now re-directed at the ugly.

If you are ALWAYS proud of America you aren't being critical enough. The US is the best in the word by far! But its not perfect and to pretend it is is a very 'conservative' thing to do and means there will never be progress!

she was reffering to the political climate which has changed dramatically .
since the fear mongering and stupid wars that the neo con republicans sucked american into duh!!..americas acts of PRE-EMPTIVE war.

And democrats picked her over Bill Clinton (first ladde),
while calling him racist after all great thing he did for African-Americans.

What a shame!

So, the Republican attack machine starts up by beating on a cadadates wife!? I expect we can look forward to these sleazebags to dump on his children, as well, if the situation presents itself.

I am sick and tired of the media and the foes of Barack Obama taking every little word a person says and twisting and contorting it so that it will damage the person who said it. How petty. Have any of these numbskulls actually listened to what Michelle Obama said? She said "Really Proud" and not just “Proud”. So who said she wasn’t proud at all? This kind of stuff is just flat out BS and I believe that Michelle Obama will go on to be one of the most beloved and respected First Ladies ever.

The republican party is in for a real rude wakeup call in November!

Let's make another tv Ad that says:

"What I was clearly talking about is that I am proud in how Americans
are engaging in the political process and everyone understand what I meant. Only republicans want to mislead Americans"

$984,000 reported on the JOINT fillings of the Obama does not equate to Multi Millionaire....

In grade school we were taught to read between the lines – of what we read and what we are told. Reading between the lines of what Mrs. Obama has said, it seems fairly clear that she is referring to the debacle that is the Bush legacy. World opinion of the USA is at its lowest level level in memory. WHile, on a micro scale there remains, most asuredly, many reasons to be proud of your country, on a macro level, it is quite a different story.

Mrs. Obama's words were poorly chosen but I strongly believe that they have been taken out of context and spun to mean something entirely contrary to what was intended.

THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE ON SLAUGHT TO COME. YOU RADICALS WANTED OBAMA, NOW YOU'LL HAVE OBAMA!

Obviously Obama & Michelle are alike.

Maybe not a good thing.

Here's an idea: Why don't the republicans run on their record of achievement over the last 8 years. (6 of which they held all three branches of government)…

They can talk about jobs…… (no, wait..)
They can talk about healthcare….. (no, wait…
They can talk about the economy under their watch….. (no… wait)
They can talk about infrastructure.. (darn, forgot about that bridge..wait)
They can talk about energy (um…. no.. wait…
They can talk about home ownership… (sigh.. this is getting difficult.. )
SECURITY.. year…. security… they GOT bin laden.. (um… well… wait…
sigh……..
BARACK OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATS LOVE TERRORISTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Attacks ads didn't work for Davis in Mississippi. You'd think the GOP would get a clue but NO!!!!!!!!! They are idiots. The GOP is toast this election cycle.

Hey GOP, whatever you think you have on Senator Obama...BRING IT. The UNITED Dems will crush you!

Obama 2008/2012

If this is all republican can come up with,they are already a loser because good American people can not fall for their cheap distraction anymore.People want policies that can put food on their table,affordable healthcare,college education e.t.c.
OBAMA 08

I love Michelle. I think she is a great American. Clearly her message was taken out of context and she explained her comments. She clearly mispoke. Tennessee Republican Party should go take a hike.

Good for the people in Tennessee. And perhaps someone can explain why all of a sudden Sen. Obama is wearing a flag pin?

Mommy, mommy, make the scary Republicans go awaaaaay!!!!

The first time to be "really proud" is not the same as the first time to be proud. Maybe that's why the accurate quote of Mrs. Obama is never aired in the smear campaigns. I believe she just meant she was proudest of the country at this time. Being "really" proud does not negate all of the times that she has been proud in the past. She's just voicing a degree of difference in degrees.

If this is the best the Republicans can do, they will live to lose again.

FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT. THE REPUBLICANS CAN SAY WHATEVER THEY WANT. EVERYBODY KNOWS IT WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT.

OBAMA & MICHELE FOR 2008

OK looks like we Americans are the worst people in the world. Last 7 years we have ruined our economy b y being stupid and going after IRAQ. We created more terrorists by our policy of not talking with words but with guns.
If our President was an intelligent one we would have a good economy and would have good relations with the rest of the world.

BULLSH** REPUBLICANS WITH BUSH BEING THE HEAD

ALL THE REPUBLICANS SEEM ABLE TO DO IS ATTACK. ATTACK SOMEBODY'S COUNTRY, ATTACK SOMEBODY'S COLOR, ATTACK SOMEONE ELSE'S VIEWS AND RELIGION. WHY DON'T THESE POMPOUS, HOLIER THAN THOU ZEALOTS, COME UP WITH SOMETHING POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE.

Funny how honesty gets you in trouble. Michelle Obama, like her husband, is learning what honesty buys you in a market where lies are the quick currency and the truth is expensive. God bless them both, and God bless America.

Michelle Obama owe apology to Americans
I always love my Music city and volunteer state
Hillary 08 Or Mc Cain 08

Didn't take you guys long to jump on the McCain bandwagon!
Cnn didn't get Obama with Hillary,so they turn to support McCain.
Saw that one coming.

I didn't know she was running for office.

CNN, try to find some real news.

How about a review of the Clinton pardons of convicted drug dealers and theives on his last day of office, and Hillary's lame denial of involvement, even though her brothers brokered the deals, reaping 6 figure fees.

How dare they attack her that way. If they want to attack Barack, he is a politician and he can handle it. Michelle is Barack's wife. She does campaign for him but to some degree she should be off limits to those kind of attacks. Just like Chelsea was off limits. How would those republicans like for their wives/husbands/children to come under attack? There needs to be some degree of decorum!!!!

Wonder if the ad mentioned Cindy McCains addiction to painkillers that she continued to steal from '88-'92 from an organization that she founded?

Why is the Obama camp so quiet today

HERE WE GO WITH THE ATTACKS....

DON'T WORRY FIRST LADY TO BE....

Don't expect people who have had "Unearned Privilege" in this country all their lives to understand Mrs. Obama thoughts but I do and so do millions of others folks just like me. She might have chosen her words better but we get it.

From the republicain who cares, they will jump on everything except their own party desaster...Take it ..

Well GOP

look at Mississippi
Look at New Orleans

have a clue?

Fix the issues you GOP and BUSH have put us into:

1) 9 trillion dollars
2) Economy in recession
3) High gas price
4) Mortgage crisis
5) dumb war in Iraq with over 4000 lost precious American lifes and 1 trillion $, over 30,000 injured Irq veterans

Show you patiotism by taking care of the Veterans you have forgotten.

Shame on you GOP, BUSH , McCain

well tell her to leave if she does not like it here move to Africa see how you get treated there

There have been times in the past that I have said that I was NOT proud of my country. When I've seen the destruction that we brought about in Irak, when I've seen how we left people sitting there in New Orleans after Katrina hit and other times as well. But still I love my country and yes there times when I'm extremly proud to be an American. It seems to me the republicans will try anything, why ? because they are afraid, they know the jig is up !.

Go Obama !

Come on people, quit using every little nit picking thing to try and erase the new change that is coming to America. Idiots who make themselves look like a bunch of ignorant rednecks. I am a white American and ashame of the divisive crap that some people cannot let go of! Move on oe move out. My God let the bubba mentality die, once and foir all!! The hatred some of you have is scary. WWJD?

Take a couple words and pound them in to the ground... Thats how you win an election.

Republicans should be proud of their leadership!

I think Michele's comment was take way out of context. Who of us has not been frustrated for many years. Crime, moral decline, cost of living, laws that make no sense....I could go on and on. There have been times that I wasn't proud to be an American. Didn't mean I prefered to live somewhere else, didn't mean that I thought we were worse than other countries,,,but lets face it folk....things in America have not been good in a long long time.

Obama 08 to fix America and make us a proud nation once again!

Why wouldn't Republicans like Cindy McCain be "proud" Americans all their lives? She never experienced racism, she sat on millions of dollars all her life, never been discriminated against by other Americans.
Why wouldn't she be a "proud" American?

After centuries of racism, this is the first time a black person is having a real shot at the White House. Michelle Obama is very right – let's not dance around what true patriotism is.

As an Obama supporter, the Republican Party is screwing up big time. They are exploding all over from Illinois, to Louisana and Mississippi and now Tennessee.

Attacking Obama's wife in Tennessee? Instead of trying to rally Republicans to support and vote for McCain or present Americans with real solutions to the major problems we face as a country, they are attacking Obama's wife one statement showing that the politics of distraction and personal destruction will be their weapon in 2008!

The Tennessee Republican Party goes immediately into the gutter. This is exactly why we need a new politics in this country.

Isn't this old news and dealt with cnn?
Why fan the flames of this nonsense.
I used to think better of you.
hmmm...seems you have an agenda.
If this is what you're going to,why not be equal and print that story of McCain's wife's ties to the Sudan,you know where the genocide is going on in Darfur.I guess that's not news to you.

First you attack Obama with Rev. Wright, now you are trying to attack him with his own wife?? how low and pathetic.

For those people in this country fortunate enough not to have to love a country DESPITE how bad it has treated you as a people...Michelle's use of the word "REALLY" will be misunderstood.

They are walking a dangerous path attacking Obama's wife (the future 1st Lady).

Republicans: what are your plans for this country?

Is Michelle Obama running for office? This strikes me as a desperate attempt at winning by throwing everything, including the kitchen sink at the Democrates.

Michelle's college roommate was pressured by her family to drop out of Princeton rather than live with a black roommate. Do you have any idea what that type of knowledge would do to an 18 year-old?

Where have the Tennessee Republicans been the last 8 years? The economy is terrible, Bush started an illegal war that has killed a million people, food prices are up, medical costs are up, etc. and Michelle and the rest of America are supposed to be proud?

Halliburton is proud. Maybe the Tennessee Republicans should ask Halliburton why it is proud of America.

Once again people, she said she is REALLY proud to be an American right now. As in, I'm REALLY proud to be an American when I see that we run to the aide of China after their earthquake, even with our political differences.

Leave to Tenn. GOP to belittle a candidate's wife; whom herself isn't running for office. So does this mean that Cindy McCain is fair game...frankly I say no. Leave Cindy and Michelle out of this. Otherwise....CINDY SO US YOUR TAXES. CINDY, how did you like being a one time mistress to a 40 year old married man??

Why does the GOP insist that everyone wear their patroitism on their sleave? Why can't you be proud but still critical about policies that you don't like?

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
that is why McCain will win if Obam gets the nomination

My advice to Michelle Obama is keep up the good work for your husband. There are people in this world that will never understand the crisis America faces. We as Americans need to come together, and if we don't Shame on Us. Your Husband knew the odds were against him in this country because of people with envy and jealousy. You know the saying if you cant do better than some people than who can you do better than. We all know what you meant when you made the statement . The history of the United States concerning African Americans has not and sometime still is not one of Pride, but should be shame. Yes we all should be Proud of this country at this moment and right now. I pray for you and Senator Obama, and I know God is watching all of us.

Be Blessed

Come on already!
I think it's just weird they keep harping on this who is patriotic or who isn't.It's because it's all they have on Obama.
Ooh,where's his flag pin?
These guys are so scared to lose there power and it shows.
What a bunch of losers.

How sad. The Republican Party hits new lows yearly, no, daily!

thats right republicans start running against the misspeak of a candidate's wife....take that moral high ground....(im sorry but my sarcasm should be noticeable)

i am not at all surprised to see a state Republican party stoop so low. I am certain the national Repubs will join them in the gutter. It is incredibly difficult to be proud of America with Bush spewing ridiculous drivel as he did in Israel. You want to talk about who's delusional? – try the Repub party – the whole bunch of them. Disgusting!!

Michelle Obama, on the other hand – a truth teller.

During the last eight years of a Bush administration there is a lot
to be ashamed of. War, torture, sending our troops in harms way
without proper equipment, not taking care of them when they return
and on and on.
For the first time in a long time I am beginning to have hope and
feel pride in my fellow Americans.

It is just this kind of petty bulls**t that marks the Republicans as the party of division and hate. Keep it up Republicans. Let it all hang out. Because we, the electorate, are going to bury you in November.

What an ignorant ad! If the McCain staff would have taken the time to listen to Michelle's entire speech, they would know that this is not what she meant. She has said over and over. . .from day one of her husband's campaign. . .how proud she is to be an American. And she goes into great detail explaining why.

I guess McCain has already forgotten his promise to run a "clean" campaign. So much for his promises!

Can you imagine Michelle Obama as First Lady?????

Just look at her. Compare her to Cindy McCain, Jackie Kennedy

Bill Clinton would be a great First Lady, and he is good looking
too.

Clinton 08

thank you Tennessee.

The repubnuts must be really scared of Obama.
And this is news?

Michelle Obama will be a disgrace as First Lady of the United States if her husband is ultimately elected. She is a mean and bitter woman , and she is one of the main reasons I will be voting McCain in November. I simply can't envision such a negative personality representing our country. I mean, really, this woman trash talks Americans everywhere she goes. It is a disgusting attribute for the spouse of the would be president.

and I agree with her. Being an American does not mean you have to be proud of every action our government takes, in fact being an American is having the nerve to stand up and voice your concerns. Being an American does not require you to wear a flag pin on your lapel, especially when those who do are the ones who do the opposite of good for our nation. Our founding fathers were the originators of this kind of freedom and I for one am sick and tired of the conservative Republican base condemning those who do not show their alliegence in the same manner they choose to. I am proud to be part of an America that has a presidential candidate who not afraid to say what the majority of us have been feeling and thinking.

I tell you what if this is the best the Republicans got, give it your best shot.....but hey the Republicans have so much to be proud of.....the Iraq war, 4,000 Americans lives, gas prices, home forclosures, loss of jobs, bad treatment for our vets, and oh I don't know GWBush....yeah I would be bragging about those accomplishements. Now here comes the 100 year war and what economy McCain. Whose wife has investments in Sudan.......

Michelle Obama is already a loose canon, and I think she is going to be a problem once Obama is in the White House.

Mrs. Obama stay strong and focus on what is apparently right. I too can say that this campaign has made me and each person should be extremely proud to be an American.

We have two strong canidates that brings back the strength of America.

And this is just one of many reasons why half of the democrats think Clinton is more electible in the general.

Nice try, RNC, but this ain't gonna work. Like President Obama always say, "NOT THIS TIME". You need to devote your time and energy into coming up with a strategy on how to keep the Republican Seats. You've already lost three that you were supposed to easily win.
Mark my words: The Obama Smear campaign will be the death of the Republican party!

Republican screwed up so much, economy, war, foreign policy.....couldn't find real issue to cling to, they turned to trivial adds to make fool of themselves. Not this time, you'd better look for something better.

Oh the blog will go crazy over this one... although sadley most of its true. This was not a good choice in words... much like many things Obama has said and had to re-address... a lot of it is experience... a point that the Clintons have tried to beat to death.

so this is what you have to run on? good luck!

This is the best they can do.? It will backfire just like the other one did.

Democrats DO NOT LET THEM GET AWAY with this B.S.!!!!

The republicians should be very careful about bringing the wives into the lime light...Cindy McCain who refuses to release her tax statements, married John just a month after he was divorced, hooked on prescription drugs, had investments in Sudan, ....has not been vetted herself. Hmmmmmm?????

Its reasons like this we Need Hillary. Obama has to much bagage for the Reps. to go after.

Say what ever they want, many few that way... There has been so much over the last few years to cause doubt. With this process I too must admit at this time with the possiblity of change I too am really proud of my country.

I'm truly proud of how the majority of the people in this country has gotten past race and not looking at the color of one skin but what the individual can bring to our country. Hope!

All I can say is this is just typical of the Republican Party as a whole. Bottom line, this is old news and if these so-called Americans are so proud of their country, why did they elect and re-elect someone who has no idea what is good for this country? Shame on them!!

Ploys like this make me ashamed to be from the great state of Tennessee. Personally, I agree with Michelle Obama to a certain extent. If you can be disapointed with you friends, your family, or even yourself, why is it so wrong to be disappointed in your country???

All republicans can do or know how to do is to tear down. They don't know how to build up.

Easy now for me to see that after these 8 years.

Michelle is from the South Side of Chicago, same as me. Believe me, we can take some punches and dish them out as well. So bring it!!!!!

Obama 2008

. . . One only has to think of the George Bush regime before stepping
into the voting booth. Then pull the lever against the republican party. Its that simple. Nothing else needs to be said or thought about.

I can see right through that tactic. Real people with good minds know exactly what you meant Michelle.

Republicans are trying to be evil and use smear campaigns against you and Obama but they will not succeed.

Whats really unpatriotic is how Americans use and abuse others for power instead of trying to win votes on their accomplishments and goodness.

Evil comes from the devil and people need to stop letting the devil use them.

Why is patriotism only what Republicans think it is. Get over yourselves and get a real message. Maybe you might get a legit vote.

Dems 08'

Michelle Obama is a very ugly woman. Yes, that is all I have to say.

Well I gather there are many who feel the same as Mrs. Obama.
It's been a very, very long time I've been proud of this country.
Extreme patriotism is scary. Like fear, it can make puppets out of people. Politicians love that.

Obama 08

Wow,this is laughable.The repbulicans are grasping at straws now.
And cnn falls right in line to fan their flames.
Watch for cnn to carry the dirty water for MCcain and the repub's this election season.
This didn't work with that congressman in Mississippi,and it won't work here.They haven't figured out that this is a new game of politics.These people don't have the cornerstone on what's patriotic or not!

If Sen. McCain is a true Commander in Chief, he would demand the state Republican parties to fly straight and true – and act professional.

No policies, no hope, just a bunch of smear tactics. That's all the GOP has. How about running some ads on the GOP's agenda and what they are going to do to put this country back on the right track rather than tabloid issues.

You guys convinced enough Americans last time that Bush was the better person to throw back a beer with and look where the country is today.

Use that money to try to hang on to your seats in the House.

Of course the Republicans are proud of the country that they did so much damage to and as a democrat I feel what Ms. Obama has said. Are we suppose to dance in the streets and celebrate the cause of George W. Bush? NO WAY!!!
Stick to your guns, Michelle.

Last time I checked the statement didn't say she was not proud, it simply said she is really proud. I think she was proud but now she is extra proud.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTLY RIGHT...THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME
SHE HAS SAID ANTI AMERICAN REMARKS

HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

Republicans will be toasted in November. They cannot debate about the issues Americans face everyday, but they attack the person....
This used to work in the past, but not at this moment , not a this time.. not with this election.... The White House will be for the Democrats..
Michelle proud or not proud does not put food on our table, bring the gas price down, stop us loosing houses , or bring our troops back.. If you have a debate, bring the issues. That 's we are looking for .

The Republican Party has stoop to a new low. Now that want to pick a fight with Obama's wife. And it has nothing to do with the economy. Now I know the Democrates will win the White House.

Instead of attacking the Obamas on the issues, they pick out words and statements and twist them to play on emotions. The didn't even have the stones to attack Obama. Instead, they attack his wife. Wake up, Tennessee! Don't fall for the RNC's gutter tactics.

I guess this campaign is going to be about "who said what".............

So sad

And yet again the "with us or against us" mentality that will soon have me changing my political affiliation. If you take 2 minutes to read the entire paragraph from her speech it is easy to see this is taken out of context. I am also ashamed of America when it comes to voting. There are countries in this world where people risk their lives to vote and yet we have the right and can barely muster 20% participation. Most Americans, sadly, just can't be bothered. Get informed and don't let this election be highlighted by distorted sound bites.

Obama 08

Fellow republicans, this move is stupid. Let's face facts whoever thought that Michelle Obama's husband would be embraced by the overwhelming majority of voters in Iowa? She has every reason to feel how she felt.

Why make this an election issue? Instead of helping to move this country forward, some of us are stuck in backward mentality that propelled Bush to the White House. Look at the results today!

I am an Obama supporter but, I gotta say, I don't like this lady. She needs to shut up and stay out of it. You went to Harvard, babe, you have a $300k job, you haven't exactly had it rough. Stop complaining.

Just because their husband holds an elected office does not give them a forum to voice their opinions. I do not care what Michelle Obama or Elizabeth Edwards or any of the rest of them think about anything.

You want to speak your opinions? Then run for office and get your own job.

The tn republicans are proud of being red-neck racists. ask Harold Ford or any black person that resides in the state. they are the originators of the kkk

Why would anyone be proud of this country in it's current form? Look around at the people posting here....

Typical Trash- wonder if Karl or Hillary's folks came up with this–Oh, that's right-they use the same handbook of hate.

i live in TN and i did not know that people were so ignorant here.
well then i guess its a good thing that im going to dedicate my summer campaigning for OBAMA .... i feel the need to educate my state. i spoke to a lady the other day and she said that she was not going to vote for Obama because he was muslim.... ha ha .. i started laughing on the inside.. and told her and showed her that he was a christian and was born in the united states. so i am proud to say that i sonvinced a 63 year old white woman to vote for obama on the issues which he stood– not on barbaric republican scare tactics YAY!

"for the first time in my adult life, I am "REALLY" proud of my country, because it feels like hope is making a comeback… not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change."

Used another way:

Yesterday I was happy to go to work because I am bless to have a job, but today I am REALLY happy to go to work because it's payday.

Translation: My degree of happiness has been elevated due to being paid.

It amazes me how everyone seems to drop the word 'REALLY' when talking about her comment.

A person can be more "proud or happy" on different occasions....or am I missing something?

And yet again the "with us or against us" mentality that will soon have me changing my political affiliation. If you take 2 minutes to read the entire paragraph from her speech it is easy to see this is taken out of context. I am also ashamed of America when it comes to voting. There are countries in this world where people risk their lives to vote and yet we have the right and can barely muster 20% participation. Most Americans, sadly, just can't be bothered. Get informed and don't let this election be highlighted by distorted sound bites.

She said: "really proud of my country." That doesn't mean she wasn't proud of it before it just means she is really proud of it now. This is a non-issue and only idiots make a big deal out of it. Go empty your spitoons, buffoons!

Is Michelle Obama running for political office?

TN Republicans – As a southern woman, you amaze and disturb me. Don't we in the south get enough of a bad reputation for our supposed stupidity. Your twisting of her words only proves the point that critical thinking may not be your strong point. I'm glad that isn't true for all of us.

These kind of attacks will not work this time around. Its time for real change!!

I don't see anything wrong with her comments but ultraconservatives and NeoCons do. After some of the comments W made today echoing some of his past statements, lots of Americans have been ashamed of this country and it's policies.

so what she proud of her husband anybody would be proud of there husbands if they were running for president, you see this is the problem with republicans instead of talking about the issues that matters in america most they are making big news about what michille said american people are tired of that kind of negative politics this is why we have bush in that office if only american people would have voted for algore or john kerry we wouldnt be in this mess we are in, we need to stop listening to such kind of politics

The republicans have not learned that this tactic will not work.
It didn't help hillary win,and it won't help them.
This is more proof the republicans are repugnant and why they are so hated.They have no clue as to what's important to the American people.
And cnn,I can see you are going to help them out by printing every negative thing they say.Funny how you didn't report on Cindy McCain's chairing a company with ties to the Sudan(Darfur).

I don't know but going after the wife???? You better make sure you know what you're doing because last time I checked, Senator McCain's wife repeated those words herself.......that's all I'm saying.

Of course this happened...is this because Republicans can't lift themselves up so they have to put others down?

I know there are definite times that I am not proud of this country and that's the government's fault, not the people – in fact, for the last 8 years, I blame my lack of American pride on a REPUBLICAN's policies and destruction of our country

Barf. They are requesting that patriotic music be played? My goodness, talk about stooping to some ridiculous lows.

She never meant it that way.

Let the games (rehashing) begin...

Is the really the best the Republicans can do?!?!

Nah... we don't want to hear anything thing about issues that really matter do we folks?

WELL GUESS WHAT GOP, IN ILLINOIS, SOUTH CAROLINA AND MISSISSIPPI, THESE TACTICS DID NOT WORK!!

What did you get in return? THE OUSTER OF THE GOP, AND THE SEATING OF DEMOCRATS IN SOLIDLY RED REGIONS

LET'S GO DEMOCRTATS, TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are tired of this type of politics. It is so sad that the Republican Party cannnot compete in the arena of ideas. Instead, their only tools to negative and personal destruction. It will not work. Pleople are ired of this. They will lose the Congress and the presidency this year.

I can say the same thing, Michelle...but I am only 20 so my adult life has been two years.

Is this all the Republicans can come up with??? What a disgrace.

What idiots!

How low can the republican party go! Everyone has been guilty of saying things about America or implying the wrong motives during a conversation. True Americans have the right to talk about there own country. Just like family members can talk about there own family members. Being a hillbilly I get pissed off when people make fun of mountain folks. Come on, I love America, but still there are times I am not proud of my country. This does'nt make me any less of a American.

Steven,

Kentucky

Awesome – this pattern by the Reps is certain to turn away their support in droves... let 'em keep at it, they are so far behind, they think they're first!

This is the first time in my life I seen so many people care about the political process. Its why we are seeing record turn out. Its a good thing unless your a Republican and want to keep turn out as low as possible.

Talk about the Republicans taking her comments out of context.

The Republicans do not have a strong enough candidate therefore must stoop to these levels.

Mrs. Obama is not running for office. The didn't even treat HRC this badly when she was first lady. I wonder why Michelle is receiving this treatment. What makes her DIFFERENT from other potential first ladies...hmmmm....

Will people bring up Cindy McCain's drug history?

She didn't say it was the first time in her life that she was proud of her country. Of course she has always been proud of her country. She said now she is REALLY proud of her country for the advances that have been made. Think about it. This is the first time a woman and black person have even had a chance to go this far. Since she fits into both categories, of course this would make her even more excited and proud. Also, the Democratic party has increased it's roll by hundreds of thousands this year so this is a real advancement too. She was just saying that she is even more proud this year. Way too much was written into her statement.

Get off of it Tennessee Republican Party. What a low blow to go after the first lady like that...
Michelle, don't even entertain the shinnanigans that the Republican party put forth. Their still sour about their congressional seats being taken away from them.

O8AMA

This is such old news. Most people didn't care then, and they obviously don't care now. Tennessee Republicans need to find something to offer from their candidate, not dig up dirt on the opponent. Mean GOP politics!!!!!

How low can the RNC sink. Do they even have a plan for leading this country out of the huge mess it's in because of them. Do they actullay think this will solve any one of the urgent problems we are facing everyday. How can they be so totally moronic as to believe that as I struggle to put gas in my car, buy food, pay my utilities that I CARE about this. November can't get here soon enough.

Michelle is a very angry woman.
She has not shown any shown empathy for anyone.
She is viewed as one of the "most miserable millionare" by many on several news stations.
She has commented about 'mean" Americ, I have not been proud to be an AMerican and has been putting down our beautiful nation for months.

Dear Republicans:

Should Democrats retort about how out of touch Cindy McCain is with the average person, and how that means her husband has no interest in helping average Americans?

This kind of B.S. is why Republicans across the country are losing. They deserve it. They're not the party of Lincoln and Roosevelt, and they're barely the party of Reagan and Gingrich.

The Neo-Conservative Republican Party
1980 – 2008

Why is poor Mrs Obama getting picked on? Her comments match the Rev Wright and her own thesis about how proud she is to be an American. Michelle, honey, sweetie, this is just the beginning. Get ready for the games to begin!!!!

For the first-time in my life, I will be writing a candidates name on my ballot. That name will be Hillary Clinton!

LOL! This is crazy to me, they waste so much time throwing mud on their opponents that it's no wonder their party is in complete disarray and ripe for a dramatic Democratic takeover.

The GOP it figures they learned from the Kitchen Sink Campaign of Hillary.

Go Obama 08

Lame!! Lame!!! Her statements taken out of context for political gain!! She said what many of us have been thinking. Feeling ashamed of being American because of the loss of our respect around the world- Iraq war, guantanamo, water boarding. It is time for change and Obama or Clinton both represent that change from 8 years of tyranny!

Is that Lee Greenwood singing?

How low can the RNC sink. Do they even have a plan for leading this country out of the huge mess it's in because of them. Do they actullay think this will solve any one of the urgent problems we are facing everyday. How can they be so totally moronic as to believe that as I struggle to put gas in my car, but food, pay my utilities that I CARE about this. November can't get here soon enough.

tennesee repubs better not go there!they are sealing there own doom!no one ,in their right mind,is proud of this government,right now!these people are garbage,and i'll be glad when they are voted out of office.

but the GOP always takes everything from total context so we sh ould not be surprised, many of us knows what she means..

we know that they the GOP along with some of the clintonistas will use fear, lies, and kitchen sink politics, that is all they know.. we know that

they can not stop the democratic party under our next president Senator Barack Obama,

And you are worried about Clinton? LOL!

Too late and day short almost a half year short. Republicians you are going to have to do better than this. At the state we are in I am not to proud of America. We still have to many serious issues to address to say I would go leaping building saying this is the happiest time of my life. People are suffering and have been suffering for a long time and our so call leaders are just now getting a glimps of what the America people have been going thru. I mean they have been so busy with lining their own pockets they haven't paid attention to the rest of America. I can most certainly understand what she is saying. The only reason you have a problem with her saying this is because your party has done all the damage and you don't want to take the responsibilty of excepting the mess your party has created.

Remember how the Republicans brought up the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998?

It didn't work- the GOP lost 5 seats that year because they talked more about interns than issues.

It hasn't worked this year either in two special elections held so far that they lost.

Makes me so unhappy to be from Tennessee.

After what George W. Bush said in Israel and all his failed policies which they supported and almost 5,000 of our brave men and women killed because of Bush's lies, lost jobs, high food and gasoline prices, borrowing money from China, all the damage Bush has done in almost 8 years, Tennessee Republicans ought to be talking about they are ashame Bush. Furthermore, I would be ashame to say I'm a Republican.

And YES this is just the tip of the iceberg of what is yet too come. If the democratic primaries were considered tough let's see what the republicans are going to come up with!

I'm a Tennessean. I knew what Mrs. Obama meant. So what is the problem? To some degree, it is projected guilt. . .the shame that some Americans "really" feel for their legacy of and participation in a history racism and hatred. I know. I grew up in West Tennessee!

This just in to the news room: Republican Party has all the nuance of a sledgehammer to the skull and uses fear-mongering-flag-waving rah-rahism to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

SHOCKER!

Film at 11.

Seriously? This is all you got? C'mon Republicans! Now you're just like the little boy whistling as he walks by the graveyard to keep up his spirits.

People are always going to find a way to show their hate...as for me I absolutely love Michelle! She is definitely one of my role models...Grace, Intelligence, Beauty, Elegance, great kids, and a Great Husband...Wow.

Desparate republicans.

One word...DESPERATE!!!

leave her alone, she is saying that she is finally very proud, not that she hasn't been proud before. Idiots make anything news.

As a former life long Republican who moved to the Democrats party 6 years ago, it is clear to me that the Republican party is very much afraid that they are going to lose the upcoming election at all levels. And with the leadership that the Republican President and his party have displayed, the Republicans need to be swept totally out of office.

I smell desperation.......GOP strategists, are you afraid of a Dem blowout in November????

The Republican party must be desperate. So if spouse's are fair game then what about Cindy McCain stealing drugs for her addiction?

I am ashamed to live in Memphis

Well if everyone is proud of America no matter what bad and negative things they do and say in the world community then they are sadly mistaken we went from leading the world to being lead by the world. We are almost dead last in education. I understand her comments and agree with them I had lost all hope for this country and democracy until this campaign came around we were going down fast! and now we have a since of hope and pride that I have never felt in my lifetime either so these fat lazy warmongering GOP pigs can go play in the hog pin were the belong!

I absolutely love Michelle! She is definitely one of my role models...Grace, Intelligence, Beauty, Elegance, great kids, and a Great Husband...Wow.

Michelle did nothing wrong. She simply echoed the feelings of many many Americans. This is the first time in my life that I feel we have hope for change. She was right on as far as I am concerned.

The RNC is a lost cause. Any current followers need to have their eyes and ears check out as something has gone wrong with their senses.

don't listen to them michelle.this will backfire,because americans love you!republicans are dirt!they bash and bash!nobody likes them ,anymore.

The Obama's will be thanking Hillary for being a little tough on them when the Republican smear machine shifts into overdrive.

Well the republicans will loose again.

Republicans in the South attacking Obama?

Well I never...!

Blown out of proportion.

Her words were merely an expression that I've used as well. "For the first time....." People really try to nitpick during political season.

I agree with Mrs, Obama 100%

This just shows how much dirt there ISN'T on Obama. They have to attack his wife? Really?

Every ones make mistake when they first start. She did not mean that if she was to be with a smaller crowd.

She should go ask for advice from Hillary on how to handle all of what's going to come her way.......she's going to need it.
I wonder what people's idea of her will be in a few years?

I absolutely love Michelle! There have been many times that I have not been proud of this Country's actions...that doesn't mean that I don't love this country at the same time..

This again? So we're going to attack the wives? OK DNC, then Cindy is fair game.

Is this what we have to look forward to from the Republicans? She isn't the first person that has not been full of pride and love for their country and she won't be the last...they need to go ask the HOMELESS VETS if they are still in love with a country that has turned its back on them...the Republicans are sooo full of it..no wonder they are losing their congressional seats in record numbers...find something more to talk about...like issues that CONCERN AMERICANS...

The Republicans and Hillary can try whatever they want – it will not work, the American people are not going for that kind of s...t this time. The Republicans and Hillary just can't see the forest for the trees. It's over for the both of them.

this is crap. typical Repubs. and old news.

the only change i am hungy for is one that will nor include either Obama!!!!!!!!

Oh give it up already!