Comments on: Obama apologizes for 'sweetie' comment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: BillJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083068 BillJ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083068 It figures that he would say something like that...................................... You never call a women Sweetie.............dud.......................................... Goes to the heart of obama..............Hillary ................08........................ It figures that he would say something like that......................................
You never call a women Sweetie.............dud..........................................
Goes to the heart of obama..............Hillary ................08........................

]]> By: Marion http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083067 Marion Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083067 If I had called my male VIP boss that, I would have been shown out the door. Retired professional. If I had called my male VIP boss that, I would have been shown out the door.

Retired professional.

]]> By: RJII http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083063 RJII Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083063 It's OK, my sweetie pie Obama. OOps! It's OK, my sweetie pie Obama. OOps!

]]> By: evy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083061 evy Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083061 any woman who has earned her position in a "man's world" career should be insulted by hearing another being called "sweetie" in a professional environment. he should know better than to make such a derogatory remark. any woman who has earned her position in a "man's world" career should be insulted by hearing another being called "sweetie" in a professional environment. he should know better than to make such a derogatory remark.

]]> By: PatrickTM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083059 PatrickTM Wed, 14 May 2008 23:44:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083059 Jeez -- what are we coming to? I've been called sweetie, dear, honey and lots of similar things by waitresses, employees, bosses, subordinates, bartenders, and what not. Are we so sensitive these days that we take umbrage at every single word that anyone utters that could possibly have a negative inerpretation by someone? Clinton refers to "hard working whites" and everyone falls all over themselves -- press, pundits, both campaigns -- to point out she simply used some poorly chosen words, but Obama makes a perfectly innocent, causual common expression and we are debating it. Jeez - what are we coming to? I've been called sweetie, dear, honey and lots of similar things by waitresses, employees, bosses, subordinates, bartenders, and what not. Are we so sensitive these days that we take umbrage at every single word that anyone utters that could possibly have a negative inerpretation by someone? Clinton refers to "hard working whites" and everyone falls all over themselves - press, pundits, both campaigns - to point out she simply used some poorly chosen words, but Obama makes a perfectly innocent, causual common expression and we are debating it.

]]> By: Punisher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083058 Punisher Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083058 Obama can't answer ANY question from the media. He is a TELEPROMPT reader! Obama can't answer ANY question from the media. He is a TELEPROMPT reader!

]]> By: Kim Poole http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083054 Kim Poole Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083054 Marie from Ohio...you are probably one of the many who just feel as though you have to exert your power against a man. You're voting for Hilary because she is a WOMAN. She has been in the white house for over 30 years and hasn't ANY changes yet; her health care plan failed and NO he does NOT have to apologize for calling anybody sweetie. I'm sure that comment is far and few in between, and nobody can come close to his sweetie Michelle, his wife, so don't take it personally. Get over yourself. P.S. If he ever met you, he probably wouldn't call you sweetie anyway. Sounds like you have issues. Marie from Ohio...you are probably one of the many who just feel as though you have to exert your power against a man. You're voting for Hilary because she is a WOMAN. She has been in the white house for over 30 years and hasn't ANY changes yet; her health care plan failed and NO he does NOT have to apologize for calling anybody sweetie. I'm sure that comment is far and few in between, and nobody can come close to his sweetie Michelle, his wife, so don't take it personally. Get over yourself.

P.S. If he ever met you, he probably wouldn't call you sweetie anyway. Sounds like you have issues.

]]> By: Mina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083053 Mina Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083053 I've heard him saying that on other occasions and I just knew one day he's gonna get in trouble for it. I am glad the reporter complained about. I myself have corrected people that addressed me this way. With all due respect, I'm a grown woman and ain't no sweetie to anyone I'm no friends with. Especially in professional context, addressing someone with 'sweetie', 'hon' and the like brings back the good old days when women were not taken seriously outside the kitchen. I know Obama, and many other people that use kind of talk, don't mean it that way but still, a bad habit that needs to go away. I've heard him saying that on other occasions and I just knew one day he's gonna get in trouble for it. I am glad the reporter complained about. I myself have corrected people that addressed me this way. With all due respect, I'm a grown woman and ain't no sweetie to anyone I'm no friends with. Especially in professional context, addressing someone with 'sweetie', 'hon' and the like brings back the good old days when women were not taken seriously outside the kitchen. I know Obama, and many other people that use kind of talk, don't mean it that way but still, a bad habit that needs to go away.

]]> By: MEATPUPPET http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083052 MEATPUPPET Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083052 I wonder if Mrs. Clinton has every been called "sweetie" by her husband? I wonder if Mrs. Clinton has every been called "sweetie" by her husband?

]]> By: Trish http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083051 Trish Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083051 I am a woman, and I'm always calling people "sweetie" -- my husband (who is my boss), my friends both male and female. I'm sure I've accidentally called a male employee sweetie -- I even called my dad sweetie! It's just a habit for me when I'm trying to be nice to people and show them respect and affection. I think it is an Illinois thing, because I lived there for 12 years and *everybody* calls *everybody* that. Male, female, whatever. I am a woman, and I'm always calling people "sweetie" - my husband (who is my boss), my friends both male and female. I'm sure I've accidentally called a male employee sweetie - I even called my dad sweetie! It's just a habit for me when I'm trying to be nice to people and show them respect and affection.

I think it is an Illinois thing, because I lived there for 12 years and *everybody* calls *everybody* that. Male, female, whatever.

]]> By: hoping for your end http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083050 hoping for your end Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083050 a large sink hole like the one recently reported about should swallow cnn up until there's nothing left of your stupid hack jobs on obama. what, is it because he's black that your treat him with such contempt? a large sink hole like the one recently reported about should swallow cnn up until there's nothing left of your stupid hack jobs on obama. what, is it because he's black that your treat him with such contempt?

]]> By: kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083049 kevin Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083049 too many reporters not enough stories...are you really " CNN" Clinton News Network? Or what? Please dump this ridicule fast...your looking bad. too many reporters not enough stories...are you really " CNN" Clinton News Network? Or what? Please dump this ridicule fast...your looking bad.

]]> By: Kjetil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083048 Kjetil Wed, 14 May 2008 23:43:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083048 I dont like that someone call me sweetie either ;-) But if Obama said so too me i would like it in some strange way hehe. I dont like that someone call me sweetie either ;-) But if Obama said so too me i would like it in some strange way hehe.

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083044 Andrew Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083044 I've always had a suspicion he was sexist. It's little everyday things like this that reveal one's true character. I've always had a suspicion he was sexist. It's little everyday things like this that reveal one's true character.

]]> By: Democratic no matter who wins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083043 Democratic no matter who wins Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083043 Hey I am on the phone all day with people and women call me "hon", "sugar", "dear", & "darling." But I know what they mean when they say it. It's not always what is said but how it is said. I quite enjoy those it makes me feel all warm inside. However I'm not excusing a presidential candidate. Hey I am on the phone all day with people and women call me "hon", "sugar", "dear", & "darling." But I know what they mean when they say it. It's not always what is said but how it is said. I quite enjoy those it makes me feel all warm inside. However I'm not excusing a presidential candidate.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083042 David Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083042 Barack is unpolished, unprofessional and Unexperienced. I pray to God that he is not nomiated; he is too scary along with Michelle. . . . wake up America before its too late. Barack is unpolished, unprofessional and Unexperienced. I pray to God that he is not nomiated; he is too scary along with Michelle. . . . wake up America before its too late.

]]> By: chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083040 chris Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083040 Arrogant,,,,elitist....more actions that speak to his character Arrogant,,,,elitist....more actions that speak to his character

]]> By: db http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083041 db Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083041 If "sweetie" is wrong, what are people thinking when I call them "sweet cheeks" or refer to their backside as a "tender, delicious rump"? It's been a habit ever since my days as a middle school teacher. If offensive, I should probably stop. If "sweetie" is wrong, what are people thinking when I call them "sweet cheeks" or refer to their backside as a "tender, delicious rump"? It's been a habit ever since my days as a middle school teacher. If offensive, I should probably stop.

]]> By: Venus The Super star http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083039 Venus The Super star Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083039 Yuk!! I figured he'd talk to women like that!!!! Yuk!! I figured he'd talk to women like that!!!!

]]> By: ObamaSupporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083036 ObamaSupporter Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083036 what is offensive about that?! it is an affectionate word! i don't get it!! if anything this 'news' item only shows Obama's empathy and sensitivity and he seems so down to earth in the way he appologised too. makes me like him even more! You're a good man Obama - may you become the President :) what is offensive about that?! it is an affectionate word! i don't get it!! if anything this 'news' item only shows Obama's empathy and sensitivity and he seems so down to earth in the way he appologised too. makes me like him even more! You're a good man Obama – may you become the President :)

]]> By: DIANA, RANCHO MIRAGE CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083034 DIANA, RANCHO MIRAGE CA Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083034 Yeah my ex called a lot women sweetie. Now he is my ex. After having been in the government this long and he is still condescending to women I see it with him all the time. personally I don't trust him. Yeah my ex called a lot women sweetie.
Now he is my ex.

After having been in the government this long and he is still
condescending to women I see it with him all the time.

personally I don't trust him.

]]> By: GW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083032 GW Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083032 "Sweetie" Edwards is now positioning himself for the Veep. He was waiting to see who would be the candidate before he committed his super-delegate status.....he's such a whimp! "Sweetie" Edwards is now positioning himself for the Veep. He was waiting to see who would be the candidate before he committed his super-delegate status.....he's such a whimp!

]]> By: Tina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083033 Tina Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083033 It is common in certain subcultures in the US to use terms of endearment like that, even with strangers. I have a habit of calling both men and women "sweetie", "honey", "ma'm" or "sir" (regardless of age). This doesn't need to be a news item! It is common in certain subcultures in the US to use terms of endearment like that, even with strangers. I have a habit of calling both men and women "sweetie", "honey", "ma'm" or "sir" (regardless of age). This doesn't need to be a news item!

]]> By: KE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083029 KE Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083029 It's not so much what he says. It's his attitude. His atitude toward women and the country and on and on. It's not so much what he says. It's his attitude.

His atitude toward women and the country and on and on.

]]> By: Dave, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083028 Dave, CA Wed, 14 May 2008 23:42:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083028 Edward endorses OBAMA....now that's news. Yeah!!! Obama 2008! Edward endorses OBAMA....now that's news. Yeah!!! Obama 2008!

]]> By: McCAIN=BUSH=DISASTER CONTINUES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083025 McCAIN=BUSH=DISASTER CONTINUES Wed, 14 May 2008 23:41:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083025 After looking at all the "HILLARY FANS/DEMS THAT WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN" I'm starting to believe it's just the Grand Oil Party up to their old "mischief" again. No Democrat with their bearings intact would even consider voting for a Republican Clone of Dumbya. If you wanna fool someone, at leaset say your a Hillary supporter that's gonna stay home Nov 2. As we all know, it's complete B.S.. After looking at all the "HILLARY FANS/DEMS THAT WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN" I'm starting to believe it's just the Grand Oil Party up to their old "mischief" again. No Democrat with their bearings intact would even consider voting for a Republican Clone of Dumbya. If you wanna fool someone, at leaset say your a Hillary supporter that's gonna stay home Nov 2. As we all know, it's complete B.S..

]]> By: Ann Marie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083023 Ann Marie Wed, 14 May 2008 23:41:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083023 George Bush calls people darling all the time. Peggy Agar must be so bitter that the word sweetie offends her. George Bush calls people darling all the time. Peggy Agar must be so bitter that the word sweetie offends her.

]]> By: HRC...the Bell Tolls for Thee... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083022 HRC...the Bell Tolls for Thee... Wed, 14 May 2008 23:41:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083022 My God...people will make an issue out of anything!!! Obama/Bloomburg 08 My God...people will make an issue out of anything!!!

Obama/Bloomburg 08

]]> By: Nyle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083021 Nyle Wed, 14 May 2008 23:41:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083021 LOL.. Hearing Hillary supporters talk about disrespect for women is hilarious. You would have thought he cheated on his wife and then publicly lied about it while wagging a finger. Must be a slow day at CNN.. LOL.. Hearing Hillary supporters talk about disrespect for women is hilarious. You would have thought he cheated on his wife and then publicly lied about it while wagging a finger.

Must be a slow day at CNN..

]]> By: LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083017 LA Wed, 14 May 2008 23:41:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083017 Gee, Barry, you were such a hit today in Michigan. Not. Gee, Barry, you were such a hit today in Michigan. Not.

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083015 Linda Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083015 If this person is offended by the word sweetie, I guess I'm offended when McCain calls people "My Friend" because they may not be his friend. Please find something positive to report this is so beneath you. If this person is offended by the word sweetie, I guess I'm offended when McCain calls people "My Friend" because they may not be his friend. Please find something positive to report this is so beneath you.

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083014 George Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083014 Please give us some real news. Please give us some real news.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083013 Chris Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083013 You have got to be kidding me - find something more important to focus on. Like others have posted, I say "sweetie" all the time as does my dad and mom. You have got to be kidding me – find something more important to focus on. Like others have posted, I say "sweetie" all the time as does my dad and mom.

]]> By: junie/Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083012 junie/Canada Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083012 What a disappointment. You cut out Obama's speech completely right after John Edward finished his.....would you have done that to Hillary??I don't think so--I am feeling lately that CNN is definitely biased towards Hillary....perhaps I should look elsewhere for info on the presidential race. What a disappointment. You cut out Obama's speech completely right after John Edward finished his.....would you have done that to Hillary??I don't think so–I am feeling lately that CNN is definitely biased towards Hillary....perhaps I should look elsewhere for info on the presidential race.

]]> By: D'Anne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083010 D'Anne Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083010 Ben, Your comment is priceless. Thanks for the laugh. We all need it. Ben,

Your comment is priceless. Thanks for the laugh. We all need it.

]]> By: Matt in Seattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083009 Matt in Seattle Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083009 I would have liked to have heard Barack's speech following his endorcement by Edwards.....I am sick to death of hearing what Lou Dobbs has to say. I get the feeling that he thinks everyone in the world is stupid except him....enough already. Lets hear what the candidates have to say....I dont give a rip what the media thinks, especially Lou Dobbs, because guess what Lou...I can think for myself and make up my own mind, I dont need your angy little boy attitude in my face. I would have liked to have heard Barack's speech following his endorcement by Edwards.....I am sick to death of hearing what Lou Dobbs has to say. I get the feeling that he thinks everyone in the world is stupid except him....enough already. Lets hear what the candidates have to say....I dont give a rip what the media thinks, especially Lou Dobbs, because guess what Lou...I can think for myself and make up my own mind, I dont need your angy little boy attitude in my face.

]]> By: Penelope, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083008 Penelope, Texas Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083008 Well ducky, I think I'll vote for sweetie after all..... Well ducky, I think I'll vote for sweetie after all.....

]]> By: Maxine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083007 Maxine Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083007 Please, I call everyone either hon or dear and I don't mean anything about it. It is just what it is a habit. He will try to correct it but it will come out cause that is who he is. My husband is from Missouri and everyone is hon to him. No disrespect just his way. But hey if you want to make an issue go for it, what else is new. Please, I call everyone either hon or dear and I don't mean anything about it. It is just what it is a habit. He will try to correct it but it will come out cause that is who he is. My husband is from Missouri and everyone is hon to him. No disrespect just his way. But hey if you want to make an issue go for it, what else is new.

]]> By: Jenny PhD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083003 Jenny PhD Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083003 Give me a break CNN. What you SHOULD be covering (if you care about women's rights) is McCain's comment about fair pay!!! A woman asked him how he feels about equal pay for men and women and guess what .... McCain said women should get more education!!!! Now THERE'S a news story. Give me a break CNN. What you SHOULD be covering (if you care about women's rights) is McCain's comment about fair pay!!! A woman asked him how he feels about equal pay for men and women and guess what .... McCain said women should get more education!!!! Now THERE'S a news story.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083004 Steve Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083004 This should not be a big deal. This should not be a big deal.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083001 David Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083001 Barack is unpolished, unprofessional and Unexperienced. I pray to God that he is not nominated; he is too scary along with Michelle. . . . wake up America before its too late. Barack is unpolished, unprofessional and Unexperienced. I pray to God that he is not nominated; he is too scary along with Michelle. . . . wake up America before its too late.

]]> By: Andrea Correa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1083002 Andrea Correa Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1083002 Obama can call me sweetie any day of the weak. In fact, I want him to call me sweetie so that he'll have to leave me a personal voice message and promise to "make it up to me." Mmmm mmm mmm. I love that man. Obama can call me sweetie any day of the weak. In fact, I want him to call me sweetie so that he'll have to leave me a personal voice message and promise to "make it up to me." Mmmm mmm mmm. I love that man.

]]> By: L. Smith in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082998 L. Smith in Atlanta Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082998 He can call me "Sweetie" anytime! I'm from the south, and this is just a habit in our vernacular. It's a colloquialism. Nearly every day, I call other people sweetie, and I am called sweetie by others--it's no big deal here in Atlanta! It's folksy and friendly! He can call me "Sweetie" anytime! I'm from the south, and this is just a habit in our vernacular. It's a colloquialism.

Nearly every day, I call other people sweetie, and I am called sweetie by others–it's no big deal here in Atlanta! It's folksy and friendly!

]]> By: ELAINE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082997 ELAINE Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082997 I am guilty of this also, I call males and females sweetie at times. So does my teenage daughter, my mom and grandmom. I mean it as a gesture that I sincerely care what they are saying or doing something but I am unable to be attentive at that moment, I thought it was a southern gesture but I guess it's not. Definitely no harm intended. I am guilty of this also, I call males and females sweetie at times. So does my teenage daughter, my mom and grandmom. I mean it as a gesture that I sincerely care what they are saying or doing something but I am unable to be attentive at that moment, I thought it was a southern gesture but I guess it's not. Definitely no harm intended.

]]> By: KE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082993 KE Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082993 He can't hide who he is for too long. More he opens his mouth more he loses. His supporters don't even try to hide. The Obama supporters (not the people who voted for him) say one thing to one crowd and say another thing behind the door. "small town people are bitter" Yes we are now bitter and we cling to our real Hope, Hillary. "typical white person" Yes, we don't like what we hear about the black libration theology. "losing bearings" Yes, if the media keep pushing this man on us we will lose bearings. We can't even list all the things his supporters are saying about the voters and the states and the candidate. Get ready, it probably will see nastier attack on our first serious woman candidate. Hillary or McCain everytime. He can't hide who he is for too long. More he opens his mouth more he loses. His supporters don't even try to hide.

The Obama supporters (not the people who voted for him) say one thing to one crowd and say another thing behind the door.

"small town people are bitter"
Yes we are now bitter and we cling to our real Hope, Hillary.
"typical white person"
Yes, we don't like what we hear about the black libration theology.
"losing bearings"
Yes, if the media keep pushing this man on us we will lose bearings.

We can't even list all the things his supporters are saying about the voters and the states and the candidate.

Get ready, it probably will see nastier attack on our first serious woman candidate.

Hillary or McCain everytime.

]]> By: Mari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082994 Mari Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082994 Sweetie is NOT offensive. It's just like the media to make a story out of nothing. He has a wife and two little girls so it is probably very easy for him to use that word. GO OBAMA '08! Sweetie is NOT offensive. It's just like the media to make a story out of nothing. He has a wife and two little girls so it is probably very easy for him to use that word.

GO OBAMA '08!

]]> By: TO THOMAS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082995 TO THOMAS Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082995 Thomas, I understand you are for Hillary and if she doesnt win.... you will show your true colors and vote republican... BUT CAN YOU AT LEAST LEARN TO SPELL McCain's name! Thomas, I understand you are for Hillary and if she doesnt win.... you will show your true colors and vote republican... BUT CAN YOU AT LEAST LEARN TO SPELL McCain's name!

]]> By: Heidi in Houston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082992 Heidi in Houston Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082992 It's a nice term of endearment and shows that he's personable. Maybe it's not the most professional thing to say, but it's nice to see that the candidates are human and not some iron man/lady. Oooops, and I meant to leave McCain and Hillary out of this post. It's a nice term of endearment and shows that he's personable. Maybe it's not the most professional thing to say, but it's nice to see that the candidates are human and not some iron man/lady. Oooops, and I meant to leave McCain and Hillary out of this post.

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082990 Roger Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082990 I made 9 comments on the posting about Hillary getting choked up. I was defening Hillary against all of Obama supporters that were bashing her for getting emotional over her daughter. None of the posts ever got through. In fact they are still being moderated now. This proves to me that CNN is biased. CNN is trying to control this whole election. I made 9 comments on the posting about Hillary getting choked up. I was defening Hillary against all of Obama supporters that were bashing her for getting emotional over her daughter. None of the posts ever got through. In fact they are still being moderated now. This proves to me that CNN is biased. CNN is trying to control this whole election.

]]> By: Henri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/15/obama-apologizes-for-sweetie-comment/#comment-1082989 Henri Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7133#comment-1082989 So when did Terry McAuliffe take over as the person who runs the CNN blogs? So when did Terry McAuliffe take over as the person who runs the CNN blogs?

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