I am very happy to see this. He is already beginning to effect the change he has so fervently endorsed his entire campaign.

REMEMBER, NO HILLARY!!

He is such an honorable man with integrity. He is not just talk, he walks the walk.
BTW-what ever happened to the gas tax holiday that hillary and mccain promised?

WOW! WHAT A PROGRESSIVE STANCE. HE IS REALLY PUTTING HIS MONEY WHERE HIS MOUTH IS. BET HILLARY WOULD HAVE NEVER DONE THAT. HE NEEDS NOT CLINTON SUPPORTER NOR SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY. WHAT A CHAMP FOR THE PEOPLE.

He's (Barack) is starting on the right foot already!!! You go Barack!!! Organize! Organize!!!

I'm sooooo PROUD of YOU!!!!!

My prays are with you all the way. Great start!!!

Love ya!!!!

This is a good idea for the purposes of consistency. I just hope people are able to pump up the DNC funds from the measily $4.4 million they had last month.

They will never get another dime from me. I think the way this election was handled if a disgrace to democracy.

It's nice to hear that Obama is using his new influence over the DNC to do something constructive and ethical. I love this man.

Wow, I hope they comply. That would be a big move.

Presidental already. Let the Change begin!

I think that's fantastic. Look out, here comes the new Democratic Party. With Obama's fundraising power behind it, we can't lose. I am so excited about this election.

Excellent move, smart and right decision on the DNC. This move shows the incredible organization and technology use by the Obama camp, a glimpse into the style of the Obama presidental administration.

correction typo.. is a disgrace to democracy!!!

I have voted for Democratic candidates in every primary election, general election, midterm election and recall election (I voted in CA against the 2003 recall of Gray Davis) since 1996, sometimes enthusiastically and other times not so much, and I have donated money to candidates and the DNC since 2004.

But this nomination is the worst failure of Democratic Party leadership that I have ever known. I wish pundits would stop saying that Hillary exposed weaknesses. She didn't. She's a strong candidate with depth. Obama is a weak candidate with nothing but flowery rhetoric and empty slogans. Hillary didn't 'expose' that Obama is sleazy and shallow. He just is sleazy and shallow, and most Democrats who voted in the primaries saw through the smoke and mirrors and saw that he is sleazy and shallow.

The party's leadership has totally failed us.

McCAIN FOR PRESIDENT '08
A moderate Republican and a qualified leader

Start showing them how to lead President Obama. Onwards and upwards all the way!

Obama '08

So, just checking the last board.

Hilliots are still whining. Demanding things from the Obama supporters.

Wrong, you were the abnoxious ones. YOU accused Obama of being a racist. The media and the political elite claimed Bill Clinton was a racist.

You have claimed from day 1 that genderism was bringing Hillary down. Wrong, it is her lying and win at all cost attitutde. It is her, and your attitude of inevitability. Remember those days?

You and Hillary have lied (popular vote, Bosnia) and manipulated the rules (FL and MI "it is clear they will not count", to "count all votes". . . but just not caucuses or any state that could hurt me).

And you blind followers regurgitate everything she says without any sort of due diligence.

Many Hillary supportets have already jumped ship. What is left? The crazy women who are blind, and unwilling to apolgize (like Hillary). GO VOTE FOR MCCAIN. Stop threatening and just do it in Nov. In the meantime, SHUT UP!!! We owe you nothing!

Wow! Now thats what I call CHANGE! That is what we really need: Democracy by and for the people once again! It's time to tell the lobbylist and PACs that they can have their right to argue for their ideas like every other American or group of Americans, but their money will no longer talk!

That is leadrship! With a person with good organisational skills, DNC will realize that little drops of water makes a might ocean that never dries! Moreover, the best option for democracy is being free form lobbyist that can blackmail and pressure you to make decisions that is in conflict with the needs and interests of the people one is representing / serving!

Such Leadership is amazing and just a piece of what is promised.
He will be the greatest president the US has ever seen.

Obama 08/ Clinton 08

That's right! You practice what you preach and live what you believe. No more pretence, no more double standing, no time to waste. Pave the ways for change. It may not be easy but we trust Senetor Obama to make good on his promises. Its another time to donate my $25 to the campaign.

Its nice to see that change begins right away!

If the DNC does not take federal lobbyists money, I would be surprised. They may do it to please Obama, but, it will not last.

The DNC and the Democrats are as much about special interests as the Republicans. The special interests are different. One is geared towards capitialism (Republicans) and the other is geared towards Socialism (Democrats).

Real progressive change is coming to America!!!! Brace yourselves!!!

This is another example of Obama's leadership, his vision, and his ability to think ahead and manage a successful operation all at the same time.

This is exactly the type of individual that we all NEED running the country. Smart and able to know what he can handle and what is better handled by somebody else.

good move. he is maintaining his promise to not have lobbiest control washington. it is refreshing to see a candidate stand by his word.

It sounds positive!!!

He is Oprah and Kennedy money. Duh.

Kenneth, you are an idiot if you believe he does not need the Clinton supporters to win in November. People like you are the reason I will write in Hillary Clinton in November.

Moneywise I am out of politics…

Barack is a very smart man with brillant ideas. I hope The DNC will listen to him.

Obama '08

Talking about the AIPAC lobbiysts, So far for 'change' after hearing the speech yesterday, it seems after all that also mister Obama's good ideas are going to waste in Washington when it comes to foreign policies, wich angered the whole Middle East. To make a statement like that in the middle of the peace proces is appaling to them and likely to fuel a whole new rage of exremism, unfortunatly. So after accusing Bush his policies does it turn out that it wil be mr. Obama who will be running for his third term??
Will you post it CNN???

Well now, let's see—Obama's big donations came from Tony Rezcko, who was just yesterday convicted of fraud and money laundering in Chicago. Yes, this is the same Rezcko who sold Obama land in Chicago at bargain basement prices.

I guess Obama is our model for fund raising.

Dont worry Charlotte, we will all give a little extra to make up the difference!!!!OBAMA'08

Charlotte @ June 5th 9:04

Please explain your position further in detail. Who will never get another dime from you?

Senator Obama you make me proud to be an American and alive to witness this moment in our History.

I salute you with Honor and most of all Respect.

Charlotte - get over it there was no conspiracy. The only person who had created the problem was Hillary Clinton. She fueled alot of the feelings you have today because of something she had changed her stance and opinion on based ultimately for her own gain.

If she cared that much about what happened in Florida and Michigan and making sure there was a strong democratic process in place she would have done so last year.

Charlotte: You sound like one of those sore losers. If the shoe was on the other foot and Hillary got the nod, you would not feel the same way would you now?? Admit it. It was a fair and demorcatic election and the voice of the people was heard. Look at all the people who endorsed Barack. Now get behind the democratic ticket and show your support..

As a former Democrat, I just signed up on McCain's website.
I noticed his blog was full of vicious rhetoric from Obama supporters.
Since they no longer have Hillary to insult, they have moved to McCain's site.
I am voting for McCain to shut these people up. Not a good reason to vote for someone? Never is voting for Obama because Oprah tells you to.

QUESTION CLINTON SUPPORTERS… WHY DOES HILIARY NEED TIME??????

HER ACTIONS ARE EMBARRASING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE DIVIDE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

Show me the website, let me know when and where and I'll gladly donate! Thank you Mr. Obama!

charlotte tke it easy. give the man some credit. he has done well. go home and rethink your stance. he is better then mccain

Awesome.
Power and influence back to the people!
This is the type of change we needed!

OBAMA and the DNC can count on my small contribution. "This is change we can believe in."

To some people who have been continually asking what BO means by change, this should be an example of the kind of change he has been talking about…..

Keep up the good work Barack! You are awesome…..

Yep, change " is" on the way……Refreshing ! I'm so happy I voted for this man.

YES!!!

Making good on his words already!

If this man doesn't get you excited and hopeful about our future as a nation, no one can!

BY GEORGE I THINK HE HAS GOT IT….. LOL FOR ALL THOSE WHO THOUGHT OBAMA IS ONLY "TALK, " THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF HIM BACKING IT UP….

OBAMA 08…..

That's the only way the "Main Street" can be sure their voices are going to be heard.

Thanks Obama.
We love and are with you.

Tewes must be elated that Rezko was convicted. His job is now secure…

My vote will never go to the Dem. Party after the way FL and MI was handled. NEVER!!!!

good job, sen obama, of taking control. this man will get our troops home safely and carefully. i love it!

I think too many people made the mistake of taking Obama's integrity as a sign of weakness. What we're seeing is real leadership in action. This is just the beginning.

??? CHARLOTTE???? NO LOGIC IN YOUR STATEMENT

Now that is CHANGE. In order to make change happen you have to turn politics on it's ear, Obama is starting to do that. Good for him, good for Americans

GO BARAKC!! SMART MOVE!!

NOW THAT IS A REAL CHANG!!! ACTUALLY TRYING TO CHANGE AN ENTIRE PARTY!!!

LET'S GO DEMOCRATS!!!!

That's the only transparent way the "Main Street" can be sure their Government is going to hear their voices and concerns.

Thanks Obama.
We love and are with you.

Yes we can!!!!

Well, Obama is actually not a true African American (because he is half-white, half-black) but perhaps that is the best representation of America that there could be. After all, the United States is a melting pot of all races, religions, and political views.

Wow!

Now that Obama has gotten that monkey off his back (Billary) his voice will be the only voice from the Democratic side, he won't have another person undermining his message with negativity, and his message will resonate even better among dems, ind and even repub. Thank GOD this part is over, Billary is no longer trying to hijack the lime light and Obama can turn his full attention to McBush.

Obama '08

Charlotte…. Grow up……. The other alternative for the DNC was to do nothing, Clinton would not have gotten the number of delegates she did in Florida and Michigan, and still lost due to her campaigns failed strategy…. Give it a rest….

This is really "CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN". its time things be run by the people and for the people, thats the true essence of a true democratic goverment.

Now that what I call CHANGE! Take away the lobbyist money and start telling them where they can stick it! Yeahhhhhh!! You set the record straight Obama. You can't govern a country and sell votes to the highest bidder!! Lets see McSame match this one!!

Obama 08/12

CNN please post!

Man, some Hillary supporters are such sore losers and cry babys … get over it already. The country is already moving on. Your leader Sen. Hillary Clinton will be throwing her support to Sen. Barack Obama because she knows that the stakes are too high and we need to unify this party and rally behind The Man, Sen. Obama.

Obama '08
Martin Luther Kink Jr. Had a Dream,
Sen. Barack H. Obama IS the Dream ….

why Charlotte, because the old ways are the best? Change is hard and I know it will be difficult for many to understand.

Huge Thank you to Obama for going down the right path to true and meaningful change.

The DNC won't get any money from me until they count all of the votes in FL & MI. Punishing voters for the actions of a Republican legislature or a handful of Democratic insiders is not what our Party should be doing. I have no doubt that many Democrats in FL & MI will sit out the election in protest and that is contrary to the goal of uniting and restoring our nation.

The DNC needs to hand Howard Dean a pink slip and count the votes.

Now that is CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

OBAMA '08

How about from criminals (Rezko), racists (Wright, Pfelger) or terrorists (Ayers)?

The "poor me" HRC supporter make me sick. I love their strong arm taticis to get the queen on the ticket. She made her bed and I do not think she enjoys lying in it. "And that is the way it is"

"I think the way this election was handled if a disgrace to democracy."

You mean a disgrace in the sense that Obama won more states, more pledged delegates (you know, the ones people vote for), and more votes (unless you use the fuzzy math where caucus states don't count and Obama has zero supporters in MI) than Sen. Clinton? He beat her, fair and square, by every conceivable metric.

Even if FL and MI were seating at 100% and he received zero delegates from MI, he would still be ahead in the delegate race and would still be the nominee.

Kenneth, you are an idiot if you believe he does not need the Clinton supporters to win in November. People like you are the reason I will write in Hillary Clinton in November.

please elaborate on how he would be a better commander and chief than senator mccain? half of you people don't understand anything….you guys vote for him because of your so called loyalty to the democratic party…..place party values before the country's interest…..pathetic

Charlotte, cheer up, democracy was at work in this process and it was genuine

i donated 5 bucks in the primaries(I am poor) but i will be donating 15 bucks for the general baby!..lol

Go Barak and Michelle!

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Charlotte June 5th, 2008 9:04 am ET

They will never get another dime from me. I think the way this election was handled if a disgrace to democracy.
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Charlotte, you are not a true democrat anyway. Right now it's about the party and the issues that all democrats should be concerned about, because if the Republicans maintain the White House it will be business as usual. Four more years exactly like the past eight.

The election was competitive and we had two good candidates, but it comes down to the fact that Hillary lost, not because of anything Obama did, but because she ran a flawed campaign.

TIME TO PUT THIS BEHIND US AND COME TOGETHER.

If there was any proof needed that this is A NEW DAY! in American
politics, this is it!

Happy Days Are Here Again!

Charlotte June 5th, 2008 9:04 am ET

They will never get another dime from me. I think the way this election was handled if a disgrace to democracy.

"Charlott" Democrocy is EXACTLY what is going on here! Obama is doing the job he was ELECTED by the MAJORITY to do.

THIS is a perfect example of:

1) A poster PRETENDING to be a Democrat or "ex- Democrat"

2) A person so pitifully blinded by emotions and ignorance that we welcome them to leave the party and pout.

I believe it is a pretender though posting to create problems within the party.

There are Hundreds of fake posters so beware. It is only going to get worse.

It's your party now Obama. Take control!

For every bitter and deliusional Clinton follower he loses, he'll gain ten new supporters.

America is blessed to have him.

Obama is looking very presidential…. anad backing up his talk

there is no other choice

OBAMA 08 OBAMA 12

emeka thanks for telling charlotte the right thing….
chillax charlotte .. u are in good hands with barack..

Same reaction as Kenneth M. I'm proud BO has come to the Presumptive Nominee Satus.

hello, this democrat will be making the switch - i agree with charlotte - my vote will be republican - FOREVER !!

This is my kind of a Man!!!
What a Man… I think I'm in love:-)

Europe for Obama '08!
Gro (Norway)

It is barackobama.com

I just donated $5.00

Its so easy

just think about it bush-mccain made 3 million dollars in one fundraiser together.

We can beat this machine if 1 million people donated 5 dollars for a total of 5 million.

Take that Bush McCain Fat cats

The time for a new type of politics controlled by the people has come.

Now that Obama has "talk the talk," he is beginning to "walk the walk." Being true to himself will only cause being true to the American voter……

yes. Show your capacity to change the country. This will help McCain to understand your leadership. Hillary did not want to go. Believe me McCain is easy to beat than Hillary. Let's us move quickly to sucess in November. Believe me, I will be busy preparing the inauguration ceremony for January 2009. YES WE CAN

Talking about CHANGE? Obama has started the course and will Mcsame follow suit is the BIG question? I hope Obama challenges the RNC to do the same, it a great start. Put your money to where mouth is…

Lots of candidates talk about doing this, but never follow through. I'm looking foward to seeing how this plays out. Its a shrewd move considering McCain used to be the champion of campaign finance reform. This could be a huge campaign highlight for Obama.

For those few Obama haters…what is he going to do to our country? Maybe he will wreck the economy, Drive us to a pointless war, Run up the deficit, Make us hated around the world? Been there and living that. Should I continue.
Now stop your hating and do what most countries in the world are doing at this moment and admire Barack Hussein Obama because whether or not you all like it I and a lot of (ignorant) people are going to do whatever it takes to hear a State of the Union address from this man. How's them apples!
PS All McCain supporters should be drafted first and if they are women be present on the day when he and his judges overturn a woman's right to choose.

If the DNC agrees to stop accepting PAC money, they can count me in as a new donor.

Change is needed & It's time for the DNC to recognize this.

WELL, SINCE I HAVE BEEN DONATING FOR HILLARY, NOW I WILL CHANGE MY DONATION TO MCCAIN. HERE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA WE WILL DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO HAVE MCCAIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE… IN THIS IS COMING FROM A DEMOCRAT LATINA…

WE'RE VERY PROUD OF YOU HILLARY… BUT FOR US KNOW THAT WE CAN'T DONATE FOR YOU WILL BE DONE FOR MCCAIN…

That's right.. Get em Barrackk… get them good.

If "she" is on the ticket, I will NOT vote for Obama. She will think she is the prime candidate.

And the hate goes on………why we can not blame the candidates for the division in the DEM party we can blame the voters…..this has been the most hate filled mess I have ever seen. STOP hating Hillary it is not going to Sen Obama any good. Stop calling him Mr President he has not one yet and it is disrespectful. His followers want him to implememnt this great change well don't wait on him start making a change yourself. I have a problem with the hate between the two the supporters of Sen Obama and Sen Clinton. Show some dang respect when she is no longer in the picture I wonder what the Hillary haters will do with their time. Oh that is right pick on McShame grow up his name is McCain and calling people Billary and McSame or McShame is a sign of being juvinile and Sen Obama supporters are suppose to be so well educated.

The DNC will support our Candidate and the new leader of the Demicratic Party……Unlike the Republicans…………this Democrats are Anti-war, Pro womens choice, and against frivilous International Trade Agreements and Pacts. I would ask ALL those disillisioned Hillary Folks to consider the above before you vote for McCain. Remember that your vote could cause a VERY Lengthy involvement in Iraq/ Afganatan and cause many more deaths and severe injuries to OUR troops. They are fighting to protect our principles ,including.. the right to vote. This right should never be used as a punishment or taken friviliously when casting it………too much depends on every vote. IF PERSONAL FEELINGS get in the way of what is the correct course for this Country it is best not to squander your American RIGHT for poor judgement.

Maybe he should get money from the muslim family he comes from.
we need a couple more in the United States, Along with the Illegals we now have..

Bitter

This is HUGE!!
Am I the only one who sees the implications of a major political party accountable ONLY to the people they represent?
DEMOCRACY FOR THE WIN! ^__^

Way to go Mr.President.We are with you !!!!!

I am an Obama supporter and to the rest of the Obama supporters, please take que from Mr. Obama and let go of the Clinton bashing, take some time to cool off, it has been a heated campaign but it's about over now, and onto the general. The hateful talk isn't gonna help anyone, don't join the rush limbaugh's chao's people, instead help unite us so those chaos people can see a wave of blue come November, on top of seeing a wave of blue for the house and senate seats, believe me it will all be worth it! Let them hate all they want and we'll prove to them it's not gonna work this time, they can cry like the crybabies they are all they want, lets rise above it, while they continue their hateful tactics to give us the sympathy vote.

Excellent! A man with a plan!

Good luck sir!

I guess this is just the beginning of a true leadership. As you have been doing all along not to lean on your own understanding but on God's, please, never deviate from it and the Lord will see you through. Amen

Hillary is a outstanding public servant whom has dedicated her life to public service. She is legend in her right as a strong democrat leader. I hope her supporter take this time to exhale and understand that we have the same enemy REPUBLICAN!

this is a sign of true leadership and putting your money where you mouth its. great job Obama

You will find that the DNC will not be able to raise money…the way they railroaded Clinton is unreal….you had better hope that Oprah helps them!!!!!!!!

Millions of Democrats are changing to Independent!!!!!!!!!!

Impressive first move.

Charlotte and others that feel "burned" by the DNC-
That's completely understandable if you don;t feel like financially supporting an organization that you feel has not handled sticky situations in the past year well.
However, please remember in November that Exxon and their record breaking profits in the past year will be funding McCain's presidency campaign. Who do you think he will reward if elected? You or them?
Please I am a student drowning in debt. I can't afford higher gas prices without drowning further.

President Obama is an honorable man of God. He is setting the example for others to follow. He definitely has my financial support.

That's very honorable! I'm very proud of where this country is going WHEN he is President Barack Obama!

OBAMA/SELLIBUS/EDWARDS/RICHARDSON/GORE '08

All Talk..on a day when his partner was foud guilty…yep all talk…..Dems will loose big in November…there is a plan move and diperse some African Americanto some Red States to dilute their votes so he can win those states….

My only hope is that the representatives, governors, senators and president we elect will finally act as lobbyists on our behalf, what they were elected to do; by the people, for the people. I hope that they will enact legislation that promotes a strong healthy economy that benefits its people, not at the expense of its people. I believe that the policies, trade agreements, and legislation of the last both republican and democratic parties have done just this and it is time somebody stands up against exploiting the people of this country as simply a market and starts promoting its skills, innovation and progress so that we can once again be proud, strong and have the time to raise our families.

I've donated $100 to the Obama campaign. Nowt that he's the nominee, my donations will go to the DNC. I'm sure most Obama supporters will do the same. We don't donate a lot, but there are millions of us. =-)

What a Joke!

If you believe this you also must find it easy to believe that Obama actually loves America after spending 20 years attending a church that preaches just the opposite.

Yes, Lou Dobbs has a good point and Senator Obama is right to ask the DNC to no longer except money from lobbyist or PAC's.

I am with all American are over joy'd to be a part of American History…..

CLINTON SUPPOTERS SHOULD TAKE NOTE. WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR VOTES BUT WE DONT NEED THEM. WE WON WITHOUT YOU BECAUSE OBAMA IS BETTER AT ORGANIZING. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BEAT MCCAIN. WHILE ALL ARE TALKING ABOUT HIS CONECTIONS TO ODD PEOPLE HE WILL BE FLANKING THEM WITH SOUND POLICY. IN THE END HIS FOES WILL BE LEFT SCRATCHING THEMSELVES WONDERING "WOW, HOW DID HE GET ME TO VOTE FOR HIM".

I do believe that this will generally be a cordial campaign between the two candidates. Both men are respectful to one another.

David Axlerod on the other hand, not so much.

Alll the mud slinging during this campaign will take place between paid staffers and supporters of each candidate.

Who cares what he says. Does anybody with a half of brain really believe this idiot. Like this latest controversy with "REZKO" thi isn't the man I knew. Isn't that the same thing he said about reverend wright, father pfleger, Ayers, the other professor. I reckon if he will make the same claim when the racist video comes out in november with his wife calling white people "WHITEY" and other racist statements. Either everybody around him has come down with a mental illiness since he started this campagin or this man is an out and out liar. You can decide which you believe . I will take the latter. Of course the media will not pick up on this. They don't want to be responsible for hurting this black mans historical moment by telling the truth and questioning his real thoughts ,motivation and judgement. plus they are to scared of the black people and the great religious black leaders like reverend AL and Jesse.

Step one. Change is coming, and change is good. We all know our grandparents and aging parents can't see that…but we should
not stagnate to calm their fears. Let's keep moving.

To the questioner who inquired as to whether Sen. McCain would do likewise, the answer is that he already has.

Americans for McCain '08

If the DNC accepts this proposal, I will not drive my car 3 days out the week and ride the bus, and donate to his campaign…………REAL CHANGE IS COMING!!!!!!!

A REAL LEADER & CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!

OBAMA/SELLIBUS/EDWARDS/RICHARDSON/GORE '08

Yes, this the begining of new generation that will lead in truth and in spirit that cares about the ordinary people.
go president Obama and I will keep you in my prayers day and night.

Obama 08

While financially not the correct thing to do, it is consistent with his message.

To the people who keep saying this race was so wrong and un-democratic, remember these are the EXACT same rules that Bill Clinton had during his run. I agree that the Florida and Michigan issues were wrong from the start and the DNC bungled that, but something had to be done.

I just hope the Democratic party changes before the next election. I like Sen Ben Nelson's idea of rotating regions of primaries.

Let's unite and make sure a Democrat wins in November.

Can Barack fire Howard the Duck Dean? That guy is a joke.

PS: Let's give Hillary time she has bills to pay she needs money or our former president Bill Clinton can just write her a check…..

That IS change we can believe in!

We will not vote for Obama even if our candidate (Hillary is in the ticket)….. Did you read his wife thesis, you will change yor mind, I am sure about it…….. No Obama

TO CHARLOTTE and other Hillary supporters. Please, we Obama people love you very much. Don't stay mad or unhappy. Come to the right person to lead the country. Forget Hillary. She will not be VP but will work with Obama to lead this country.

Don't think about the past. Please underatand the loving behavior and respect that Obama showed to Hillary in 17 months. he never disrespected her. he never said anyting bad about her even if he knows much on her.

Please come and unit the party. Together we will win. Thank you

OK Obama fans…Don't complain when he raises your taxes.

Iam so proud of my country taking this on so strong.Iam 58 ,white female ,change to a democrat to be part of this change and the hope for the young people.Our age group as really messed this country up.It is time to change from our old views and grow up as a country.To be a leader in a world that has come so much into one market.War is a old world ,what we do effects our neighbors so much more than ever before.So Iam hoping the DNC helps America move into a country to be a world leader again.

This is a ture stance and a show of leadership. This candidate has taken fundraising to a new level and I think all Americans now can see what truth, honesty, and hardwork form the bottom up can do. Those critics need to look at the issues and how he will lead this country to a new hight and stop the petty bickering. Leave that for McCain.

Way to go Mr President!!

Good for you Obama!!

Im Hillary supporter If Obama doesnt need Hillary support i think he doesnt need my Vote eather

John Mc President!!!!!!

Finally, a government for the people. He is definitely a man who is able and ready on day one to lead. Cleaning House is priorty. How many candidates or presidents have Shirts with Obama 08 on them. This will be a fun and exciting campaign year. Hope is in the air.

MY GAS MONEY IS GOING TO OBAMA~~~~~~~~

I feel change in the air.

Charlotte, it's ok, I know change is hard sometimes but change is needed.

This is one way to start reforming politics and how things are run. Make sure that what you do is clean and free from influence; you need to be able to say that the ideas that we run on are ours and not given to us based on someone else's agenda.

He's already acting presidential and taking the necessary steps for Americans to take our country back from special interest.

Good choices for the DNC and great choices for America.

Obama.

What a great start!

A Change is Gonna Come….

(Tip o' the hat to Sam Cooke)

lets get it started.

This is the beginning of CHANGE in DC.

Charlotte
Why is it the bitterness that you exude so typical of the 'wronged' woman. I can understand disappointment, but this level of viciousness is one of the reasons Hillary lost.
Many of her followers are misplacing their emotions, directed to the wrong person.
The number one reason she lost however, is that Obama is the right person for the times.

This is the way it should be! This is democracy in action! This is why people like him, he just does not believe that established conventional politics can not be changed. I will donate small amounts and often. This is my government, our government. We are the government.

Way to Go Obama! Start with the MONEY!!!
Now, don't put Hillary on the ticket and everything will be fine and you will win!

Pick someone else that you will be able to trust. Hillary and Bill you cannot trust.

Will Obama also hold his pledge to accept public financing?

Obama is the future of democracy…not just US democrats. The rest of the world should take notice and encourage the freedom, liberty and pursuit of happiness that we stand for.

Our Millenium Man — Obama

Obama plans on liberal nonesense. Wake up America.
For the folks that don't remember JFK…he was not as good
as people believe. He really screwed things up. Many affairs
back then, Monroe and the likes.

President Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!

READY BEFORE DAY ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all the haters:
They can't keep a good man down, always keep a smile when they want you to frown

I'm in for $50. Just tell me where to invest in my future!!!!! I love this guy.

One man influencing an entire party to change it's policies. That's leadership!!!

Way to go, Obama.

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter. But I am proud of Obama for doing this and it is refreshing to see a politician walk the walk.

congrats president obama. love the stance

Kenneth M.

Get real.

The only way the DNC is going to get a dime of my money is when they make the changes Barack is proposing. He is a new leader for the DNC and a new leader for America.

When the changes are made, I'll send my money.

Yep, Mr. Tewes should help the DNC cover up where all of it's new cash is going to come from.

it's with sadness that i look at the comments from the clinton supporters. they seem to throw the blame on other people which their candidate and her campaign started. they do the pinching and they say ouch. if they're so blind with their loyalty to their candidate and could not see the light and the truth about the direction the party is now going and threaten to support mccain instead, then so be it. i'm sure we will miss them or maybe not.

one of the things that my parents taught me is that we need to be careful with what we say as by the time the words come out of our mouth, it will be too late to take them back. this is exactly what hillary did. she espoused so many vitriolic remarks about obama during the campaign that her supporters blindly believed them. it's too late now to retract them. however, it's not too late to learn from it and see the progress and changes for the good that are now in the horizon.

this makes me happy because despite everything people will say about Obama or have said about Obama, he doesn't care. he sticks to the morals his mother taught him and operates with a supreme dignity. listen to the world, america. shed your bias and open your eyes and realize Obama is genuine with his change. he wants this government to function for it's intended purpose, to function for the people by the people.

what a good guy.

OBAMA 08

Charlotte - For those of you who claim HRC was robbed because she won the popular vote, I think it should be mandatory that you tell us which states you counted and which ones you didn't, otherwise it's just deceptive.

1. You are not counting certain caucus states - how can a candidate win a caucus but you don't count them as receiving any votes there?

2. You are giving all 300K plus votes in a one-name election to your candidate and counting 0 for Obama. An election tactic similar to some nations we call undemocratic.

3. You are including votes from Florida, which moved the date of its primary so far ahead in the calendar that it clearly tilted the playing field to favor the establishment candidate, who at the time was HRC. Again an election tactic used in some nations we call undemocratic. When other nations change the dates of their elections we as a nation cry foul. Why were the HRC supporters in favor of accepting this undemocratic tactic?

4. Terry McAuliffe supported the halving of the delegates for Florida and Michigan back when he was DNC chair, because he did not want to see a disputed election. Once he became HRC's bagman he changed his tune. Same thing applies to Harold Ickes.

I guess they'll say whatever they have to depending on who is paying. Their current paymaster is HRC, who couldn’t afford the bills. So who will pay in the end? The mystery donor to Bill's library perhaps?

How about honesty, the whole story, consistency, openness and some perspective from the most fervent Clinton supporters? Is that too much to expect? Unfortunately, yes it is.

I'd call that a refreshing change.

Thats right, buddy..do that thing !

It's very encouraging to see him actually putting action to his words. Maybe I misjudged him as "only talk" before….

ATTENTION:

LEAD BY EXAMPLE…………………………..

OBAMA A TRUE LEADER………………..

CHECK OUT HIS TEAM BUILDING SKILL………

ITS ON……………………………………………………………..

THANK YOU MICHELLE FOR BEING HIS ROCK …A TRUE AMERICAN WOMEN.

OBAMA 08

I believe Senator Obama has just began his first round in looking and acting presidential. Barack and Hillary supporters get over it , this election is not just about you. This election is about what is good for America and all the world for that matter.Instead of complain get with the program make your vote count.Hillary will support Obama , he will choose who will be best for VP and we will all win.

God Bless Senator Obama

Connie from Indiana

Apparently Mr. Obama forgot that he has to first reject ALL LOBBYIST MONEY HIMSELF before making demands of others. Haha.

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children.

Precisely the man for the job. Precisely.

thats huge

Go Bama GoBama. This is how we do it. Time will heal us and bring us all together. The ones that are going to vote McSame were not with us anyway and they have no brains. McSame will send their kids off to that war to DIE and think nothing of it. Their right to their own body wii be gone. This is serious business and some act as if it is some childs game where they can take their toys and go home.

Charlotte is one of them that I am talking about. I hope that after the dust clears her mind and heart will too. Boxers fight hard in the ring trying to win because that is the name of the game but after the fight they hug and or shake hands and move on to the next battle and ours is John McSame.

I'm on the $50/month til November plan. A small price to pay to remove corporate influence.

You guys can donate a small ammount of money, I donated just 5 dollars before, it adds up so quickly, and will send a message that we don't NEED lobbiests and special interests running our country, the government is for the people not the rich!

I will contribute again. Obama is the first and only candidate that made me want to put my money where my mouth is. I love it.

Also, KennethM, I formally challenge you to see if Mr. Obama can win without 18 million Clinton supporters.

I'm willing to say I bet he crashes and burns. Badly.

To "John McCain for president":

This move right here is EXACTLY why he will be a better president

It is a sad day when Obama will state that america is free but will not allow the same freedoms to other nations. Pulling troops out of iraq is not the thing to do…. the best thin in my life time in the past 35 years was to liberate iraq so their people can have the freedoms of our country… maybe all the liberals like the ideal of a dicatorship…. lets try it in our country for a few years to see what they think about that

She's only semi backing Obama because if she backed McCain, whom i don't doubt she is routing for, she would lose favor in her own party and would be an after thought for the 2012 election. A position I have no doubt that she is coveting. She'll say the appropriate things to look like an Obama ally, but she's not in this instance. She wants the limelight and is hoping for a return in '12.

He is such a smart politician with a smart staff. I am just amazed at Senator Obama's organization skills as well as his political dominance during the primary.

Kudos to Senator Obama………………..I am so proud.

I think Obama is going to turn a lot of states blue this election. Virginia is one of them. The more people learn about two differing positions between mccain and obama on the three main issues (Iraq, economy, healthcare), they will begin to lean towards one or the other. I think it's safe to say that most informed and intelligent voters will buy Obama's arguments. People voting on the basis of sociocultural issues, might go for mccain. He is a decorated war hero and we honor his service. However, his ideas will not move the country in a new direction and that is undeniable. The GOP will attack Obama's patriotism and resort to fearmongering to win this election. But make no mistake, this election is too important to make a decision based on fear.

Obama 2008-2016, Sebelius 2016-2024, Susan Rice 2024-2032

Two days after kowtowing to AIPAC.

He doesn't belong to "the people."

No change here, as far as I can see.

To "John McCain for president"

The number one role for the president is to NOT get the US into illigitimate wars like Iraq in the first place. The old "shoot first and ask questions later" routine is not how this country should be run. Obama has the sense to keep this country out of wars, and to rely on his military leaders if we have no diplomatic options (unlike Bush who disregarded his military team).

I wish we would stpo the negative talk…Hillary will come around. Stop throwing her name up in every conversation. We need to work together and get things accomplished. All this bickering is crazy. Those of you who will not vote Democrat, stop writing your useless comments and stick with McCain if that is what you are truly feeling. Let's move on and I welcome Hillary in the process. I wish I could say I want her on the ticket, but I don't. I do however, think she is a master at this and she will in fact help him win.

You've got my money Mr. President…I believe in you. Together there's nothing we as a country can't accomplish. I am so VERY PROUD of you. Dear God , please keep him safe, surround him with loyal, intelligent hard working people. Come on Democratics…PLEASE let's show the world once again, that AMERICA is the greatest country in the WORLD!

Looks like change is already underway. It's time for all democrats to get behind this brilliant candidate

Yes! Senator Obama is right about this. DNC take note. We can do this without the PACs and without the lobbyists, and that is how we would prefer to do it.

First thing to come out of BO's mouth that I can agree with.

The few stubborn people that respond to these blogs do NOT make up the majority of Clinton supporters. I have to believe that the majority of Clinton supporters will jump on board in November to beat McCain. Afterall, Obama and Clinton share a lot of the same views, they just have different views on how to accomplish the same tasks.

Keep in mind, McCain = WWIII

BARACK WILL WIN WITHOUT THE CLINTON SUPPORTERS??? WHAT PLANET ARE YOU LIVING ON??? I DON'T THINK YOU'RE EVEN REAL. YOU'RE A REPUBLICAN AND A MISERABLE ONE

Maybe he could ask his friend Rezko to donate some money instead.

President Obama would be a better commander than President McCain because Obama is a listener. Rather than just listen to the military point of view, which McCain might do, Obama would listen to the State Dept people and the military people. I believe he would weigh the costs and lives before committing people to harms way more than McCain would. Also McCain seems to have a temper and might not be as open to new approaches as Obama, such as reaching out and talking etc.

McCain is an military man, but from a 1970's approach. Things have changed radically in the approach of military and our role in the world. We can not bully people with might as much as we could 40 years ago.

Also, I believe Obama understands he lacks military experience and will use his ability to bring in experienced people to help him make a decision. McCain also lacks large scale military experience, but I hope he would reach out to people who understand modern military tactics. But I think he would just bomb the hell out of an enemy because that is how to win a war. Oh by the way, that idea doesn't work anymore.

So now explain how John McCain has put the country before the Republican Party.

Yep…his imprint is the party of BS and he's marching under the banner of socialism.

Vote Libertarian–the only party who will really make a change. Bob Barr 2008. Let's eliminate all special interests (even the "good" kind the liberals love) from the teat of the American taxpayers.

I think what Senator Obama is planning to do is one major step towards really achieving change in Washington. However, I think Obama also needs to turn in the $33K he's already accepted from lobbyists and then his slate will be clean. Essentially, he's no where near McCain who has already accepted close to $500K from lobbyists but the point/fact still remains that he has accepted some.

Once he does that, any intelligent person in the United States of America would be silly not to join this man if you really want to see a difference in Washington.

Congratulations now and predictably later Obama!!!!

That's LEADERSHIP, Way to go Barak!!!

Wow, I hope it works.

Enything Obama can do too get the CROOKS [lobbyist] out of Wash. would be a GREAT start.

please someone explain to me what Hillary would have gained if the DNC voted to everything she wanted…and exactyl how she wanted it.. with no regard to whats fair to OBAMA…

she still would have lost

why do people keep brinGing up FLORIDA and MICHIGAN?

I still can't watch the news without tears running down my face…..this man is the real deal and will move this country forward!!!! Thank you Sen. Obama…….Lets take Dr. MLK's dream another step higher!

Obama 08

TO CHAROLETTE:

KEEP YOUR NEGATIVITY TO YOURSELF. STAY OFF THE BLOGS…WE HAVE MOVED ON AND IT'S ABOUT BEING POSITIVE FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY….

SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE A MISERABLE PERSON…GET SO THERAPHY!!!

OBAMA '08

Time.com is reporting that the DNC has agreed not to take money from PACS or Lobbyists at the behest of Obama. NICE!

With her campaign only "suspended", Hillary is asking all 17 million of her supporters to give $2 to help her failed presidential campaign get out of the red. Come on girls, give Hillary your money so she can get back her $11.4 million! What? Yeah, that's what I thought!

I've never donated money to any party until now…. Obama has inspired me to be a better person…And I will be donating $25 dollars a week until he is elected…

OBAMA 08
Rewriting History

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It bothers me that people who "HATE" or dis-like Obama can't give a sound reason why they dislike him soo much. I've heard People Say that he "gets" people to say mean things about Hillary, but do you really believe that there isn't anger coupled with ignorance on both sides and that people are going to do and say anything they like… how can anyone truly control millions of other people's actions? Also has it ever occurred to anyone that some Republicans may be having fun on these blogs Posing as Obama supporters?
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Don't take everything up here sooo Personal…. You may disagree with obama but why so angry? If you don't want to vote for him, fine… But at least give Valid reasons to "hate" him when your shouting on a blog.

-V

I just donated $50, that's how impressed I am with this. I never thought I'd see the day when a politician makes a promise AND KEEPS IT!

I believe Obama will live up to his idealistic values. That is why he will not respond to Billary "strong-arming" him for the VP, as she tried to strong-arm Michigan and Florida. She disqualified herself as VP by the criticisms she made of him on national TV. He is wise, organized and insightful. He will select a strong VP who will compliment his leadership and enhance the outcome. There will be more courageous change.

GOP be very afraid. Obama is the candidate of the world and yes America, the whole world is watching and I am proud of you guys. So on to the presidency. Yes We Can!

Obama08

Finally, a politician that "gets it". Sen. Obama will make history.

Congrats and keep up the pressure to change this country for a more perfect union.

Obama '08!

Pedantic and of-topic, but…

"to no longer accept" (2nd line of the story) is a split-infinitive. Let's try to keep these things in English.

AWESOME MOVE SENATOR OBAMA!
DX in TX

Please to everyone who is upset that HIllary didn't win the nomination, I urge to read the commentary Jakes: Obama nomination gave goose bumps" What a great way of thinking, is not about who wins we made History we gave hope to all our kids, that if you work hard and do the right thing everything is possible in life. If you want to go ahead and Vote for McCain well go ahead but are sending the wrong message to everyone that wants to change, and that is going to hurt your pocket , only you, not OBama supporters, just you and your family..

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THE COUNTRY STRONGER!

That's what I'm talking about. I love Obama. He didn't waste a minute to back up what he was saying. Obama is a money raising machine. He doesn't need the lobbyists and that is what is scaring the Republicans right now!! I love it. Let the games begin!!

Starting now it will become progressively harder and harder to say that Obama is just talk.

Splendid. Way to go Barack !!!

Americans would be well pleased with President Obama. You are accountable to those who fund you. Whereever a man's treasure is, there his heart is also. This is true moral leadership we desperately need.

This is true leadership. Mcain should be bold enough to denounce Bush.

Hillery said "My differences with Senator Obama are small compared to the differences we have with Senator McCain and the Republicans."

Nuff Said
Democrats 2008

no more GI Deaths. Be on the team that brings our troops home NOW!

I'm just wondering how the spin machine is going to try to knock him down for this bold and innovative move. I live in the reddest part of Florida (where it's challenging to be a Democrat AND a Christian) and continue to get propaganda emails telling lies about Obama…how are they goin