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To poster Raymond Duke,
There is no "Whitey" racist video from Michelle. That is a right wing blogger lie. Do your research before you post garbage like that. That's the problem a lot of people have with Obama – a genuine fear, with old predjudices and bigotry that fuel hate or dislike. This is exactly the kind of cowardice and division we don't need in America. If you don't like him, then that's ok, but at least give better reasons to dislike him than inuendos and rumors; (he's a muslim, he's a criminal, slimey, etc). Start talking hard evidence about his policy that you dislike, because truly Obama and Clinton have almost exactly the same policy stances.

With Billary gone, there is no need for money from corporate lobbyist and special interest groups. McCain is poor in raising money (and has some principals compared to Bush), there Obama can raised double the McCain money thru "$5 internet donors" alone.

Good decision Obama. Another proof of your "Judgement" that qualified you to be the next prez.

OBama Presidency will be the Greatest this Country has ever had.
Michell you are our First Lady we look forward to this and your little gals .

He needs V .P. with no strings attached its NO for Hllary/Willy

As for the Fruitcake 60 year old think about this (This is a 60 year old woman NOT a 6 year old child grasping their Lego ).
Some nuts have fallen out of that Fruitcake and the biggest nut is not only a me me me me me making a fool out of themselves for self interest ,a whiner, liar ,bragger , delusional " her reasoning is deceptive to mislead and tricky .
Watch out Obama you will need a food taster if anywhere around them. They are on something is going to happen?

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To Thoughtful Democrats Everywhere:

I have real suspicion about the majority of the purported Clinton supporters who message on this (and other) boards about hating Obama and the Democratic party and supporting McCain in November. The vitriol is so over the top and divisive, and the fundamental message is almost always the same - abandon the democratic party, never give money again, vote for McCain, etc. The internet is a huge playground for those who enjoy masquerading. I think that Republicans with a "weaken the enemy" agenda – Rush Limbaugh types, not the run of the mill Republicans – are writing most of these messages, signing with a female name, and cackling at how "smart" they are. I bet most of them actually look like unattractive, corpulent and greasy Limbaugh types too. Are hundreds of thousands of progressive women really going to vote FOR the Iraq war and AGAINST a woman's right to choose? Doesn't make sense. They are much smarter than that.

Obama has already demonstrated how to remain polite and respectful of one's opponent even in the heat of the battle. Here's what I suggest: from now on Obama supporters don't need to respond the the supposed Clinton messages with attacks back at Clinton or Clinton's supporters. The target usually doesn't exist. Respond with appropriate support of what Democrats everywhere believe in. The party will come together. Bitter internet Republicans hoping to seed dissension will fade away and go back to looking at porn or hate sites. We've fix this country and make it a world leader and a nation to admire once again.

I wish the people will start looking at the positive side of this country. If you want ot be negaitive then move to a place wher people don't care about nothing, laws or each other. It is time we take back our country that our forefathers have promised us. Look and listen people a new day is coming and we need to unite and bring the United States of American back to origanal state and get create more love to this country, haters hate no more and if you want to hate go where others are hating and see how much you will be appreciated. Hillary is bitter and is causing a lot of confusion but Obama is not going to let her steal this show.

Rock on Obama because there are millions of Americans behind you and the new begining of a New Country.

Obama 2008

Truth...Here is the truth.... You OBVIOUSLY care little about the issues.
If you did, there is NO WAY You or your family would make such a leap.
So tell the truth is "experienced" code word for "white"?

Truth,

You just cannot stand defeat, can you? Hilary lost, so get over it.
Who cares who you vote for now. If you were a true DEMOCRATE, instead of just voiting for the colour of ones skin, then you can go vote for McCain. You will certainly will not be missed, and this goes for your whole family and friends.

She says she is a friend of Obama, well, if she is a friend, I will not want her to be my enemy.
Whe is just in it for herself and herself only. As long as she can be the PRESIDENT, SHE DOSE NOT GIVE A HOOT.

GET OVER IT TRUTH, YOU DO SOUND LIKE A BABY BOOMER
60 to 80 are you not??????

I am please to see Obama take the nomination, this has truly been a historic election. However now its time to focus on uniting the party behind Obama to take back the whitehouse for the people. I understand some Hillary supporters maybe angry or bitter from these results but voting McCAIN Is only voting against your own best interests. We have to start looking at the real issues that are eating away at the foundation of our great nation. America will never realize its full potential so long as people vote out of fear, hatred, racism or gender bias. True Obama maybe young and not nearly as seasoned (and i do mean seasoned) as John Mccain. But i also feel that mean he has NOT been nearly as currupted by the politics. McCain represents the old ways of American politics ideal and fears. Its time for this country to stand for something new. The winds of change are coming ,get down or be left behind

OBAMA 08

Good move,THIS IS NOT HARD TO UNDERSTAND.PLEASE BE HONNEST.

Anybody who says they'll vote McCain because Hillary lost was never a real Democrat in the first place.

An now another episode of moron theater....another supposed "democrat" cutting off his nose to spite his face....let's watch:

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FORMER DEMOCRAT June 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

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A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE AGAINST HUSSIEN

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MY WORD HOW RIDICULOUSLY HYSTERICAL AND FOOLISH!
-tune in next time.

PAKUNA SAID:
That is why obama must never be elected. he has led you all into an abyss of fear. yes he will change things. all your rights as an american will be stripped away. this has nothing to do with hillary or mccain. obama is like the piped piper he is leading you to a cliff edge and laughing at you all the way. why does he not give up his citizenship of africa now that he can be proud to be an american?
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DUDE.... REALLY......

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU "TALKING" ABOUT ????

Obama's every action is contrary to the drivel you just spewed!

although a record amount of people donate to Obama this doesnt mean the same for the DNC, this means that there is an increase chance in losing the house and senate in the fall

Lets hope DNC where ready for US next President Barack Obama promises starting with lobbyist relationship, Obama looks to shake up US politics with his wind of change to how Washington should be run to benefit US citizens and world citizens for better of the world. We in Africa are watching and hope he will not let Africans and Americans down since he is combination of both continent by blood.

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

That's alright, for every dime you stop giving them, I'll give them a dollar. We don't need you.

Hey Praetorian, Fort Myers:
I am hard working white male and I am with Obama, but if you love crap and think shallow, please go to McCain.

Praetorian, Fort Myers-

You are racist scum... I am a hard working white male who is very proud of the majority of our country (you not included) for this historic moment to happen in my lifetime.

Brett fromAustin....
You challenge Obama to win the 18 mil who voted for Clinton.

FYI... 9 mil of you have already stated you will vote for him.

The other 9mil... some will see the light... others will not...

by their own choosing.

But I like those odds!

As Emeril would say, BAM! On day two of his general election campaign, Barack already starts delivering on some of his promises. Holy cow, a politician that doesn't spew BS rhetoric that never pans out?

Can we elect Obama to his second term now too, please? That would save the country money for the next election... Hehe

Obama '08 & '12

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

THE YOUNG PEOPLE NEED YOU OBAMA
BE THERE FOR THEM. THEY NEED A LEADER WITH VALUES
YOU ARE IT!!!!

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

"vic nashville,Tn June 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET
Preacher never flow what he preach
Thanks to Tony Rezko"
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Rev. Wright is a dead issue. He's a known quantity, and if he says something else stupid, that would be par for the course.

Tony Rezko is also a non-issue. He's already been convicted, and Obama's name didn't even come up in the trial. There's no connection.

You'll just need to find another excuse to hate him.

Lets see if the McCain camp will follow his lead !

My vote goes to McCain come November.
I supported Hillary, the first MOST qualified presidential candidate.

Hillary is such a honorable person. She was treated with disrespect. I am sorry I can not stand this.

Now, my vote goes to McCain, and so my family and friends.

That's a first move to show his integrity. Say what you mean, do what you say. Hey, this guy can't be President, he's too honest!!!

America is very fortunate for this opportunity.

NOW Obama proposes a” Lincoln/Douglas” debate to counter McCain’s initial proposal for a debate (such a debate is PRECISELY what Hillary proposed but Obama declined). NOW that he has his own thing in the bag (with the money of lobbyists), Obama wants to keep lobbyists out of the DNC - except that he will plant ANOTHER one of his operatives in the DNC - just like before. NOW that he has his own thing in the bag, he talks "tough" about terrorists - just like always. It makes me furious how Obama continues to steal other people’s ideas (even “Audacity of Hope” – Jeremiah Wright’s sermon) - and make them his own. IS ANYBODY LISTENING? What a fake and opportunist! I don’t applaud or support people like that! I prefer ORIGINAL thinkers.

Obama's wife "Whitey Rant" video (it''s actually a DVD) was offered for sale at Trinity United. It features a 2004 conference at the church dealing with racial issues. Obama's wife made the "why'd he.." refedrence at another event asking questions about President Bush's response to Hurricane Katrina which took place in 2005. The rant video exists and we'll see it in October.

Come on people! I'm sorry but I can't put Obama up on
a pedestal....he is first and foremost a POLITICIAN.
He went to a church for 20 YEARS – same pastor – and
yet all of a sudden he doesn't agree with this pastor's
views????? How convenient. His rise in popularity
has been media-driven from the beginning – which
if you think about it, is a scary thing indeed....

If you want to donate simply go to his web-site for now. Someone will match your $25 donatation – which is really cool. And you hear from other people that are fired up.

Charlotte, how are you helping yourself? You sound childish and bitter. To all the Hillary Clinton supporters who will vote for McCain, please show me your intellect. Which of McCain's policies do you agree with? You vote for a candidate who reflects your own positions and ideals right?
It brings me to tears that people like you will keep my cousin in a war, my family fearing for his life every day because your of own stubbornness and inability to develop rational thought. When you vote McCain in this election, or vote for a candidate that is not a nominee, don't forget the blood that will be on your hands. You are no better than Bush or the other people who wrongfully started this war and sent AMERICAN's to their death in Iraq. Hopefully you all will be able to sleep tonight, since my family has not since my cousin left.

CNN please post this-

Obama is dog dog dog... when he siad an "undivided Jerusalem should
remain the capital of Israel

han he not bring any change

dog is always dog

I wonder when he siad I do change what is change >>>>>>dog

THE PEOPLE who are STILL complaining about the DNC and how MI & FL was handled and are planning on switching to Republican, the RNC has the SAME rules! This is laughable!

VOTE DEMOCRAT!

Look, Hillary supporters, I give you mad respect because you hung in there even when people told you impossible. You have more in common with Obama than you realize outside of Democratic policies, didn't you have the nerve to hope that your candidate would make it beyond all odds. How is that showing loyalty to Hillary by trying to weaken a party that she loves and represents by voting for McCain and not supporting Obama. Oh, by the way, she will be announcing on Saturday that she will indeed do just that. I don't understand the thinking. Are you so closed minded that you would rather see another Bush Administration out of spite and revenge? I pray that the Hillary supporters stand up to the image that I have of them, and that's of being loyal Democrats.

FOR ANYONE WHO IS A HILLARY SUPPORTER AND VOTES FOR MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER, I HOPE YOU SUFFER FROM WHAT HE WILL DO TO THIS COUNTRY!

YOU'RE ALL IGNORANT!

I hope these actions will move over those stubborn republicans to the good side...

Looks like the "Change We Can Believe In" is already becoming "Change We Can Depend On!" This is excellent! Keep it going Barack!

Melarchy...He will create beneficial change.
He's still under the thumb of oranized labor...and let's not forget the radical black special interests represented by his closest supporters (who he has since greatly distanced himself from–for a time). He'll fill the cabinet with wierdo's and miscreants and reverse one hundred years of progress overnight.
if you're black, American Indidan, female, hispanic...you may gain some benefit from an Hussein Obama Presidency. If you're a hard working white male–you're in deep crap!!

Thanks Democrats–you can always be counted on to be fools.

He really means what he says.

CHANGE HAS COME UP AMERICA.

The DNC gets to be first.

Ethics, ethics, ethics, one of the greatest American values.

Thank you President Barack OBAMA.

This is welcome change! The right thing to do as well as politically smart. Have we seen John McCain doing this sort of thing? Doubtful – he needs the RNC money, so he won't rock the boat. Way to go, Barack!.

To Sen Obama's supporters:

Please be sensitive to the hurt of Sen Hillary's supporters.
Let them cool off; If they write anything negative, ignore them.
It's like what happens when a relationship breaks up , everyone needs time to heal.

Your candidate won. He was gracious, please let your conduct be a good reflection of the Sen Obama.

P.S. I am an Independent.

People that are supporting Hillary need to understand one thing, the election was not stolen from her. While she might have been a strong President, I would have voted for her had she been the nominee. She ran a poor campaign though. You can't get around the fact that she changed her message every month, she had Bill out causing problems for her in the background. She had issues raising money to keep her campaign running. All of those issues resulted in a poor image of her being potrayed to the public. Yes she won in some areas, and Obama won in other area's with different demographics, the fact remains that Obama does need the support of Hillary's supporters, just not at the cost of having to put her on the ticket.

The 2 of them nearly identical policies with their health care, Iraq exit strategy and so fourrth. If you take time to step back and look at the issues rather than the person you'd realize that Obama is the way to go if you are a 'true' democrat and not a flavor of the month type of voter.

I voted for Gore in 2000, and Bush in 2004. I regret supporting Bush in 04 due to his failed strategies, and policies. It's time to get someone in office that can start to clean up the mess that this administration has left us with. If you enjoy reading about Iraq in the news and more US Soldiers and Marines in the news, then Mccain would be the person to vote for. This conception that he is drawing that leaving Iraq will leave the US in danger is a joke. We are no safer now, than we were in 2003 when we invaded. It's time for a change, it's time for an end to this costly war. If you are so blinded by emotion and are voting mccain just because Hillary lost, or you want to write Clintons' name on the Ballot you are doing nothing to promote a change in this election. And if we get 4 more years of war because you're bitter that Clinton lost, then you have yourself to blame for not standing up for what Clinton and Obama stood for.

Brian – Iowa

Dean used his organizations in all states when he was presidential candidate and used DNC money to build Obama compaign organizations or support him. I was Dean strong supporter and fund raiser. Now you got it. It is Dean create Obama. Remember, Dean was also strong anti-war candidate, all his compaign organizations went for Obama is natural. Obama better choose Clinton. Otherwise, I will predict that he loss to John McCain. Because so many of Clinton supporter are so angry.

Democrats, let us come together! I like Hillary, but Obama is the nominee. He never insulted Hillary during the course of the campaign, he simply played by the rules and won. Hillary supporters – stop blaming Obama for Hillary's loss. We have to unite! Do you really want the republicans to stay in The White house? Come on.

Charotte,
Get over yourself. The election is over. We all know that you are Republican infiltrator. Stay off the blogs your work is done. You and I both know that you were never going to vote for Barack or Hillary anyway. Go to GOP sites where you can do the most good

Folks let's forget the so so democrats and throw all of our support to Senator Obama! This man will make history. This man will restore the country to the one's it belongs to. "The People"

Those- that want to vote for another George Bush presidency have the right to do do. We don't need any nay sayers on this band wagon. Any intelligent democrat will vote for this candidate!

I am so happy to see old Washington/Politics departing (Billary & Bubba). Change is hard to accept, but very necessary. If you are to dumb to see, the old fat cats have been getting richer, and the average person like you and I struggle every day to maintain a decent living!

NH for OBAMA08!!!!!

I think he should propose (or the DNC) to fix the whole primary mess as well. No better way to admit the flaws in the system nd that every RULE ABIDING vote should count.....

The DNC did the right thing in enforcing the rules, after all what is a democracy if it does not impose some rules and order to make sure everyone has a fair chance. But the rules need to change to make sure that MI and FL never happen again and that we have a better system in 2012.

Obama won any way you slice FL/MI, so people need to get over that.... but it still shows that after >200 years we are still a work in progress.

While I completely disagree with how the DNC handled FL and MI (in the beginning AND when it decided to re-seat any delegates – they broke the rules, stick to your word and don't seat them), I don't believe that's a valid reason not to vote for the better candidate in the general election.

Bill, an independent voting for change: Obama.

I have really grown tired of all the negativity on both sides of the democratic divide. I think that if this is the year that we truly "change" the way politics is done then it must first begin with the reality that this is the year that people our voting for individuals and not a party. The days of voting democratic or republican just for the sake of being a democrat or republican are over. This has been clearly demonstrated in the fact that states continued to vote for Clinton even though it was a far gone conclusion that she couldn't secure the nomination.

That being said, the challenge for Obama is to convince voters who did not vote for him initially, why they should vote for Barack Obama, the person. To simply say that he's a democrat & McCain is a republican isn't going to be to enough. Change means that the rules in how we vote have also change.

To my follow Clinton supporters, I ask that we take a breath & allow Obama to speak directly to us and tells us what specifically he will do as President that will be better than what John McCain will do as President.

To all Obama supporters, you must understand that the more you respond to Clinton supporters with negativity the more you harden their resolve. That leaves the option of either 1) taking the approach (as some have already stated of " we don't need them & can win it without them or 2) It is better to provide a environment of unity and communication that one of acrimony.

I for one vote for option #2. OBAMA 2008!

A man of ACTION– "NOT JUST WORDS!"

I am fired up and ready to go door to door for Obama's cause. I am ready to unite our DEM party. The DEMS are going to win in November.

HRC supporters call it what you want. I am standing behind the DEMS NOMINEE OBAMA 2008. I AM A DEMOCRAT, I STAND UP AND FIGHT THE REPUBLICANS, I DON'T GRIPE ABOUT WHO'S BETTER THAN WHO.

TN you and all those who voted for Hillary will vote Republican, so what. OBAMA did not win the nomination with her supporters. The 25% of Hillary supporters who will stay home or vote McCain will not affect the election. As a military officer ARMY and a moderate Republican OBAMA 10/20/30/40/60 strategy will win landslide in November. He needs only 40 to 60 % of the white vote and 70 to 80% of all ethnic groups in America. Wake up, we know places like TN, will stay red, but AL, GA, NC, SC, VA, WI, IO, NM, NV and 38 more states will turn blue. In the soul of every American is that buring light to do the right thing. Do we march forward with OBAMA or stay the course with McCAIN? You can best believe AMERICA is on the MARCH. Hillary was and is a much stronger candidate than McCain, OBAMA will kill him literally come SEPTEMBER!

OBAMA-WEBB; OBAMA-HAGEL; OBAMA-GORE 2008

Some of you have a blind opposition to good ideas because they come from somone you have personal grudges against. Sooner or later, just like Hillary herself, you will come to realize that this is not about Obama, it's about a nation inspired by his message. At least accept a good idea if not the man behind the idea! That would truly speak to your intelligence, not you pathetic biases.

And for goodness sake, vote for McCain if you think he's what is best for this country. Just don't have a cow over it. It's your right to vote for the candidate of your choice.

We know some of you won't vote for a black young man however right he is and it's ok, really! You are in the minority and thank god for the young generation. If they are an indicator of things to come, there is a a bright future for this country!

Change is coming whether you want it or not. ADAPT!

jackie where do you stop the liberating? we let the terrorist who believe they are "liberating" thier people come here and fight? theres liberation and then theres fighting on the basis of greedy selfinterest. that war wasnt about liberation. it was about settling old grudges. the actual danger was iran and nothing was done about that instead you go into the weak financially inept starving country and kill of a few more poeple in the name of freedom? that argument really cant fly. if you want to invade somewhere here are the countries.

iran
somalia
sudan
n. korea
burma
zimbabwe

these countries have let thier own peple starve!! commited actual acts of genocide on scales saddam couldnt bring himself to do. you cannot justify ivading iraq on moral grounds. i'll take the "we thought they had nuclear bombs" escuse rather than the moral stance which we all know is a bunch of huey

Now this is a man with a PLAN to bring the DNC and the Democratic Party to the greatness that it should be. We have more people voting than the Republican Party and there is not reason why we as Democrats can't unify for this fall's election and WIN this contest against G.W. Bush's third term with John McCain.

GO DEMOCRATS and BARACK OBAMA, let's join hands and forget about the color of someone's skin!!!!!!!

"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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I partly agree with you. The DNC should have only taken half of Florida and Michigan's delegates like the Republicans did. Notice that none of the Republicans are complaining.

I hope they learn their lesson, and get rid of Howard Dean. He's an idiot.

Mr. Obama has made his first move with integrity. I am proud to say that I will vote for Obama because he has what it takes to run this country. Democrats should be proud to have such a candidate.

Obama is more AFRICAN AMERICAN than most black folks in America.
But if it makes you feel better to say he's half white, by all means do so. Just vote for the man. Vote for Barack Obama. Vote for Change.

Obama is a man of his word. John McCain is without words, just war. Support Obama and you support your interest.

this is amazing, wow, such a great news. this is the kind of change i'm talking about. He doesnt need Hilary because she is adicted to lobyists money.

Way to go ! If you don't sell it they can't own & run your adminis.
I will continue to send my small but honest contribution regularly .. Stay focussed & Blessed. If God be for you who can be against you ??
Heidi & Andrew interesting comments

Obama folks,

Call us Hillary voters whatever you want, crybabys, sore losers, racists, etc. but its all on paper and nobody really gets hurt.

God forbid Obama had lost to Hillary, we would be in the middle of some of the worst race riots and looting in American history.

Im not afraid of Obama winning, i just dont want to be around when he losses.

Great way to start. Clean house first. I was an Edwards supporter and this is one of Edwards main goals. Get rid of lobbyists and pac money. Now, I'm supporting Obama because I am a believer that he might have the same goal. Give the power back to the people and we would gladly fund your campaign.

KP, FL:
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I agree with you. For the record, Barack Obama is a true African American, because his father was African, and his mother was American. Either way, you're right.

He's gonna make us all proud to be Americans.

Be part of something big. Vote Obama in O8.

jonathan wrote:

"I still can't watch the news without tears running down my face...."

With all due respect, you sound like a woman.

Actually, a lot of "male" BO supporters sound like women.

"Lou Dodd June 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obama did accept Lou Dodd's challenge on campaign money. I knew Obama would."
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He did? I didn't know that. I'm glad that he did. I agree with Lou Dobbs. That's another feather in his cap!

There is no end to this man's fabulousness!!!!

We love you Obama!!! You are already starting to change this country...for the better!!!

LOL at the Wright/Ayers/ Rezco/Michelle being proud/comments!

THAT'S ALL YA GOT?
this will be a breeze.
Keep up the good work
our candidate will hit you where you dont know its coming!

DEMS UNITED!

First, he changed the way the campaigns worked.

Before Obama, negative campaigning worked like magic. It worked with Willie Horton, the Swiftboaters, etc.

But then Obama came along and kept a positive campaign, against his advisors' advice.

Hillary threw the kitchen sink at him, and instead of throwing it back at her, he calmly kept with his message of hope and change. He only fought her on the issues, which there were only a few differences between them.

Hillary, Bill and Chelsea teamed up against him, and he still won.

In other words, for the first time in Presidential campaign history, POSITIVE campaigning WORKS!!

Now, he's going to shut down the lobbyists. He doesn't need them, because his money comes from millions of ordinary people who donate $10 and $20, instead of thousands.

Barack Obama, I'm proud of the way you've been running your campaign. Please, for the sake of the country, run your administration the same way. Stay positive, try to work well with Congress, and stay honest with the American people. We will forgive you if you're not perfect, but you must stay honest. If you do all those things, then you'll be OK in my book.

I feel these are positive changes he's proposing, and it's a move in the right direction for politics today. It's also great to see him already jumping on making positive changes to the process he was just part of.

I also think that the financial numbers his campaign/team brought in from every day citizen supporters over an extended primary is pretty amazing. He has shown that if the people truly believe in a candidate, then they will support him/her, without having to heavily rely on federal lobbyists or political actions committees.

LOL,

THE DICTATORSHIP BEGINS ALREADY.

HE WILL BE MY EYES AND EARS, SO YOU LOSERS AT THE DNC GET BEHIND YOUR EMPEROR OBAMA. LOL

WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE MONEY WILL BE COMING FROM, WILL IT BE FROM THE CHECKS THAT OBAMA PROMISED TO SENT TO ALL THE CITIZENS IN NEED OF A HANDOUT.LOL

P,S, CITIZENS, HERE ARE YOUR CHECKS NOW YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CASH THE CHECK AND SEND $100,00 BACK TO THE DNC...LO.L

EMPEROR OBAMA, HAS NO CLOTHES ON!

WELL YOU BETTER BELIEVE THE 18 MILLION CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL NOT BE SENDING A DIME TO THE DNC...

Hell hath no fury like 18 million women scorned.

My mentor Mark Twain once said he didn't belong to any organized political party-he was a democrat.

When/if Senator Clinton bows out we'll have the same choice that we've always had: focus on the personalities or focus on the policies. I suspect that Senator Clinton will support Obama for the same reason I would support her if the situation was reversed: their POLICIES are nearly identical and VASTLY different than those of Bush-Cheney-McCain.

Do you want 100 more years in Iraq or an orderly redeployment?
Do you want heath care for all or just for the wealthy and the healthy?
Do you tax policy that favors the richest 1% or the not-so-rich majority?

Think about it.

CODY SAID @ June 5th, 2008 9:23 am ET

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.

MR OBAMA IS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN. HIS FATHER IS AFRICAN. HIS MOTHER IS AMERICAN. HENCE, AFRICAN-AMERICAN. AND WHETHER HE IS BI-RACIAL OR NOT, HE LOOKS LIKE A BLACK MAN. HE IS MARRIED TO A BLACK WOMAN, AND HAS BLACK CHILDREN...THEREFORE, HOWEVER YOU SLICE IT, ESPECIALLY IN AMERICA. HE IS A BLACK MAN AKA AFRICAN AMERICAN.

to those that want to vote for McCain because Hillary didn't win remember that you wiil have four more years of the same. Why do you want that.? you will be hurting yourselves.

@FB

Oh my gosh! You to FB. What is with this cut and pasting? I don't care whose camp your in, can't you guys come up with a non-generic idea for your posts? Maybe you guys are plants to just stir up things in these comments. Enough already.

Charlotte says,
"They will never get another dime from me. I think the way this election was handled it's a disgrace to democracy."
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Charlotte, I will donate for the both of Us. Thank you forgiving me this idea. No need to thank me...

New York for Senator Obama!

To all Hillary supporters.....please don't base your voting decisions based on what pundits are saying about Hillary or what some BO supporters are saying about her or about you..........Barack is not saying these things....and he is the one on the ballot- not the pundits or his supporters...

It is understandable that you are disappointed, but I hope you will think this through and give the guy a chance........McCain is just more of the same...we cannot afford that for four more years...

Obama is not the DNC. Obama is not your state leaders who initially accepted the rules of the DNC, Obama did not cause your candidate (Hillary) to lose, Obama did not ship your blue collar jobs overseas (Bill) did!!! Let's get real! Obama is not the cause of the current world problems. The Bush Administration is in charge and have been for 8 years. If you think switching to McCain is only going to hurt Obama you are WRONG!!!

Wise move. Obama is born to lead.

Man some of you people entertain me with your lies and hatred. Imma pray for you. First of all Barack is not sexist. Uhh he is married to a wonderful woman with two daughters. If they had this dream he would support them. Stop using that as a sorry excuse. Second I am a HRC supporter yet a voted for Obama because I believe that he will bring change. We all need to stop targetting eachother and figure our how to get our country out of this mess!! HRC supporters, voting for McSame is not going to make it better. He believes in the same thing as Bush.. You would only undo what HRC is trying to do. You are not hurting Obama you are hurting yourself!! Trust me there is nothing you can do to hurt Obama because he has shown how strong he is time after time! Stop being so hateful and get over yourselves! HRC lost so please lets move on!! If HRC would of won, I would vote for her because I am a true democrate and I believe in them both! Stop the drama and vote Obama. You are crying because you didn't get your way. Blame yourself when this country is in depression. Wait to bad it already is....

GOD bless you and your family Obama!! GOD bless all you true Americans who look beyond the eye!!

Tim in NC........I agree with you 110%!!!!

Obama 08!!! yes we can!!!

people seem to think that obama has millions of people giving the maximum 2300$ ... no that was HILARY getting the 2300$ donations

the average obama donator was under 100$ but there were so many supporters that it made up for it...

every article has said in the past thats where hilarys problem came from utilizing big time execs to donate the maximum 2300 to finance her campaign, the problem is she ran out of them while obama had solid supporters that donated small amounts often.

i really hope he sets up a strong online presence for the main campaign as well and continues his new age and much fresher approach to running for the presidency as he did in the primary its refreshing and very liberating to see.

OBAMA 08, DEMOCRAT 08

To "Voter"

I am guessing you are a woman,based on the comments about Michelle Obama's clothes.

YOU GIANT HYPOCRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!

You make disparaging comments about Michelle, however, when gender related comments are made about Hillary, all the Hilliots freak out.

She lost. By the rules. Delegates determine who wins the nomination. Hillary new this and couldn't get it done, all the while lying(popular vote claims, Bosnia), trying to change the rules after she agreed to them (MI and FL), accused Obama of being all sorts of awful things, and her supporters excused her.

Hillary cheated, lied, manipulated facts. She is an awful person. I am confident that the 18 mil you refer to are long gone. I know about 100 former HRC supporters that are disgusted with her and her tactics. I am sure there are many more out there. My guess is maybe 1 million former HRC supporters when time comes will vote for McCain. That won't do it. PRESIDENT OBAMA/PRESIDENT OBAMA

Her poltical career is over. And you need to chill and move on, loser : )

Would someone pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, tell me just what Barack has to do, to prove to some of Hillary's supporters that he is sincere, genuine, and the real deal?

To all of the Hillary supporters, who still keep trashing Barack and the DNC, get a life, take your vote and follow the "PIED PIPER"

Just stop with the threats alreaky!1

Will that include AIPAC?

I doubt it.

He already did reject lobbyist and PAC money!

people seem to think that obama has millions of people giving the maximum 2300$ ... no that was HILARY getting the 2300$ donations

the average obama donator was under 100$ but there were so many supporters that it made up for it...

every article has said in the past thats where hilarys problem came from utilizing big time execs to donate the maximum 2300 to finance her campaign, the problem is she ran out of them while obama had solid supporters that donated small amounts often.

i really hope he sets up a strong online presence for the main campaign as well and continues his new age and much fresher approach to running for the presidency as he did in the primary its refreshing and very liberating to see.

I am so proud of him, change is on the way this what america needs.
CLINTON SUPPORTERS get on board it;s time !!!!

Just donated $25 to Obama!

most of all that is said here are for MCCAIN supporters. And would not volt for obama or Hillary!!! and is fron the Republicans just to get your volts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama supporters please stop criticizing HRC and her supporters, they are not the enemy, McCain and the republican policies are the enemy. HRC supporters that choose to support McCain, remember you are choosing to continue to kill innocent American soldiers in an illegal war, along with all the other negative things that the republican policies have caused.
How many of you , if someone had come to you personally and convinced you to do someting by presenting you with false information to support their argument, and you later found out that they lied to you and it cost you something. I doubt any of you would trust that person ever again. Well that's what Bush did to all of us and what McCain wants to continue to do, as he filp-flops from one bad idea to the next.
Vote Obama. Vote for the truth and the lives of soldiers that don't have a choise.

@Brian Knoxville, TN

OK Brian enough of the cut and paste of the same message in every single post you make. It's getting old just like your politics.

Do you honestly think Obama would even make a move like that if he didn't feel he could raise the necessary money or if he didn't already have the money? Come on. He is a Harvard Grad. He is not stupid and far from incompetent. Give him some credit

Oh, he's making an imprint alright. The DNC has railroaded Hillary Clinton! Their behavior has been disgusting.

Kenneth attackers.

I don't agree that we can not move forward without Hillary supporters, but the numbers show that not every Hillary supporter is going to no show or vote McCain. Of those states polled so far, it appears that approximately 60+ % of Hillary's supporters state that they would vote for Obama today, in Obama vs. McCain. It's natural tendency for that number to be lower immediately once the primaries have been completed and grow as the election approaches (regardless of the party and election), so I feel confident that number will grow some by November.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'd love to have the whole country unite behind one nominee, to strengthen the entire country and it's movement toward fixing the issues and decline this country has been in over the last 8 years. United we can accomplish amazing things and all of history proves that (regardless of the country, territory, group, empire, time period, etc.).

The comments made by some people that they are going to vote for McCain because of the comments of an individual saying we don't need the Clinton supporters that are threatening to vote for McCain may be right in the fact that we don't need your negativity and threats (yes, that's what you're doing....threatening, attacking and trying to create fear in others) is true. I'm sorry that you feel that way but to state, and I quote, "because of comments from people like that, that is why I'm going to vote for McCain" is sad. You will vote for McCain, nearly a polar opposite on the majority of political stances that HRC took, because of a small minority of people commenting on here are angry with HRC??? Those people are willing to vote for the opposite of what their supported candidate (HRC) stood for in order to "teach people/DNC a lesson?? Do that then. Teach the country a lesson and let it continue to spiral down. Watch the issues you were supposed to have stood for continue to take steps backwards for another 4 years. That's teaching all of us a lesson......the DNC, those Obama supporters, Hillary supporters, Independent supporters, the country, it's stance at a global scale, and everyone in this country.....that includes my family, your family, and future generations. The decision on who to vote for isn't based on teaching a group a lesson, or bitterness/anger, it should be based on the overall best thing to do for this entire country.

We all, supporters of any/all candidates, don't need the negativity toward the Clinton campaign, and HRC, either. HRC fought a valiant, strong, campaign and the primary was so close and so heated that it was guaranteed to cause some anger/bitterness from which ever side that lost, but give attacking her does no good in any way shape or form.

I am a 70 year old immigrant who have lived here for more than half my lifetime and in all those years I have watched politics in this country from a distance and tried not to get involved other than by casting my vote for who I consider as the lesser evil of the candidates.

But this time, it is different. I have never been more inspired by any candidate for the office of the Presidency than Mr. Obama – mostly due to the fact that most everyone else sound like a run-of-the-mill politicians.

But not Mr. Obama. I have read both his books and followed the progress of his political life and noted carefully how he handled crises in this campaign – and I am truly impressed. He uses his intelligence and plain old good common sense – a real indication of how he would run this country.

So impressed I am that I will not hesitate to contribute part of my social security check to his cause – the true American cause.

FYI @ Tyrone, NY. Senator O gave all the money from Tony Rescko's fund raising to charity. If you want to inform people, inform the right way and not with your head up your butt. ***jerk***

I am very proud to see action in this election!

Remember Democrats: " From Day One", it starts in Jan. 2009..............then, its your turn to solve the "Wrongs of the World"; and deal with the "Bad Guys"..........................

In regard to the Michelle Obama video tapes – do your research! That is a hoax. She did not say "whitey" she said "why'd he" DO YOUR RESEARCH before you try to trash someone!

I like Mr. Obama and the fact that he offers change and is willing to go against the grain of "politics as usual". The one factor that bothers me is the "tag" of the first "Africian American" candidate. I acknowledge that he is a person of color, however, he is NOT an Africian-American, he is a "Bi-Racial" American, as much white as black and should be equally as proud of that! Because he is "Bi-Racial" he brings the best of white and black to the forefront. A candidate that truly represents "all Americans". Lest we not forget!

Well, nice to know some people at least read what others say. I am a democrat, I am not a Republican. I have voted for Republicans in the past because the Democratic Party chose the wrong person in my opinion. It was also the opinion of a lot of other democratcs who crossed over to vote for Reagan. I do not believe Obama is the best person for the job. The DNC has been trying to force Hillary out of the race for along time. That is what I find objectionable. The media has given Obama a free ride. The Wright issue came out because they finally had no choice but to air it. I am not happy my candidate lost, that is true. Once again I am forced to choose an alternative to the nominee. I choose to write in Hillary Clinton.

OBAMA in 08!!!!! Now this is a man worthy of being president!

And it's also why 75+% of nations around the world also think that obama will be the better choice...

its time for a change not only in the democratic party but in US government itself, and obama is the one thats going to do it!

I'm an Obama supporter and this is a good move. But let's be real, it isn't an angelic turnaround. Money still talks in American politics, I think someone even said he is Kennedy and Oprah money, yeah that's fine, but this is the first step towards breaking down the foundation of money talking in politics by taking out its most gross form-lobbyists and PACs.

I really want to hear what Lou Dobbs says because yesterday he challenged Obama and McCain to do this, now that Obama has, will the Independents finally see that this is the best politician since Kennedy?

Obama is putting his stamp on the Democratic party. He talked about change and he is implementing that change. Good start!

I was in Janesville, WI yesterday and people are very upset at NAFTA. NAFTA was a major issue in my state.

McCain and the Republicans support keeping NAFTA as it is. They claim it's a great thing for the US.

The reality is thousands of hard working people just lost their jobs because of NAFTA. When plants close in the US, only to see new ones open in Mexico, there is no other explanation than NAFTA.

The economy is getting worse and the Republican solution is to praise companies who send our jobs to Mexico.

Charlotte, My university/employer did an event for Hillary some months ago. They have still not been paid. If there are 18 million people who voted for Hillary then they should be able to pay off her campaign debt of 30 million at less than 2 bucks a person. This money could also go to pay many of the people who had to forgo pay, you know, her staff, the people who fought with her and believed in her as fervently as you do, and to pay back Hillary's 11 million dollars she loaned herself. That would be a far more productive activity than blogging so much about how you hate Obama. You are not voting for him; we get it. But we're moving on.

Obama just got the DNC to stop taking money from lobbyists. This is a big CHANGE. Why don't you blog about why it is a good idea or not a good idea? At least that would be relevant.

I am an Obama supporter and agree with Michelle from Colorado. Hillary is conceding and supporting Barack and as a group we need to look forward to Nov. and stop the divide in the party. I think that being proud of our candidate is okay especially when he moves to get lobbyists out of or party but at this point we need to respect the Clintons and let's all work to get Barack as well as congressional democrats running into office!!!

Wow....This is a big big move.....what a smart guy...

This is great. He plans to make up ground against the RNC by accepting fewer contributions. Brilliant strategy. I can really see how that's going to pan out well for the DNC.

Maybe they can have a yard sale or a lemonade stand instead, to help raise money.

I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR OBAMA!

HE IS DISHONEST!

IT WILL ALL COME OUT VERY SOON!!!!!!

This message is to all Democratic supporters – please step back to contemplate your actions before you let your frustration dictate what you do. This was a tough race between two good candidates in which only one was going to be elected, so there was bound to be disappointment to the supporters of the candidate who was the runner-up. An important point however
Issues matter -Obama and Hillary more or less have the same stand on all important issues – Iraq war, economy etc. Their view on these issues is significantly different from McCain's who has aligned himself with the Bush admin.
Obama supporters: Your candidate has been elected but he needs the support of all constituents if he is to get elected. Its time to stop the negative blogging with Hillary supporters and focus on uniting for the general election.
HRC Supporters: I understand your disappointment but its self defeating to vote for McCain just to spite Obama. Remember that with Bush's help, the Republicans are probably only one vote away from overturning Roe vs Wade and that's something McCain might push through.
Time for change – Democrat in the White House!!

Obama once pledge to accept public funding too..

Mr President matches words with action.
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

If Michelle wants to be Camelot with a tan, she better find someone else to dress her. Could she have picked a more unflattering dress for his victory celebration? And please, someone tell her that she should NEVER wear sleeveless anything, anywhere. Oh, do you think this is harsh and insulting? Tell that to the lady in the pantsuit.

jesus saves,

Very well said, who knows, maybe as he continues on this Presidential Campaign, people will, finally, see what this man is all about, and trust and respect him!

This is your chance to improve your Country for the betterment of "ALL AMERICANS"

The road ahead is going to be very difficult, you just have to keep believing in "Change We Can Believe In"

Once more soon to be President Obama shows what leadership is all about. This man is a gift and we should all be very grateful. He is a once in a generation mind that can positively impact the world with our help. The future is in good hands!

This is a very commendable position, and one measure that will help cleanse the Democratic party of the special interest sleaze that live on K Street in Washington, DC.

Let's return the Democratic Party to the fine people of this country - and take back our country from the scourge of George Bush!

Obama 08!

Charlotte is definitely a republican in dem clothing. Pay her comments no mind. I've watched her comments on all of the blogs for months now and it is certain that she was never a democrat. I personally know 4-year-olds that whine less than her.

Thank you FB I could not have stated that any better.

Can any of you Clinton/McCain flip-floppers tell me exactly how McCain represents more of what Hillary stood for than Obama? OK, I'll give you the "gas tax holiday", (which never came to fruition I might add), but it seems that they are opposites on just about everything else that we care about. Healthcare, Iraq, education, Social issues...

I just hope that the jade fades and ya'll start paying attention to the issues.

Those of you on this blog that continue to dismiss Sen. Obama because some creeps that he knows, need to THINK! We ALL have people that we know how are nuts, who we wouldn't want scrutinized. Get over it!

Sen. Obama is an awesome man, we finally have a politicians who will face us (the gas holiday thing) and tell us the truth rather than pander!

We need to move forward as a nation, people! We can't continue the policies put forward by the RNC, they have been failures!

Can anyone explain to me why Sen. Obama should choose Sen. Clinton as his running mate? Especially after the hideous comments about RFK?

TO JENNY from IN:

Right on. Well-written.

I don't understand how so many people let what a few internet yahoos say bother them so much. These people have nothing better to do than stir the pot. Everyone relax and stop the fighting...it distracts us from the real issues facing us moving forward.

Brian Knoxville, TN

Prove Obama is "sleazy and shallow" and I will pay you $100k.

You are full of empty rhetoric.

And possibly afraid of of a strong black leader.

Charlotte, my advise to you. Anger Management.

Obama won the nomination by a very slim delegate margin, smallest margin in history. He received biased press reporting and yes, his race played heavily in the process to his advantage. Let's hear what he has to say regarding his long-term relationship with a black liberation church, one where hatred and racism was the theme and he never blinked an eye. Where is his experience, judgment, honesty and core character?

Can't we all just get along???

Hillary is a great woman. A very strong woman who has done many great things. But Obama has won the nomination, so let's move forward. For those of you who are bitter Hillary supporters, don't let your hatred ruin what could be a giant step forward for the DNC. Whatever you do, please do not let McCain get elected! That would be the worst possible outcome of this election. Please stop being selfish and think about the greater good for our country and your fellow man. VOTE OBAMA '08!!!!

And, future Mr. President, way to step up to the plate!!! I'm proud to have you as my party's nominee!!

This is why I am switching for this election cycle. Obama, you have my vote.

I'm Canadian and I donated to Obama. So refreshing to see that the system can correct itself. Let's hope it's in time. The old pork barrel ways may not work this time., and that must have a lot of powerful people worried. Probibly why they are keeping Hillary in the wings. Can only imagine the good things that will happen if the USA has a presedent that is for the people. You guys are so lucky Obama has surfaced after 8 years of Bush. Like divine intervention.

God Bless America

Its always good to get yourself on a good footing as party president heading for country presidency. All the way man!

Anyway to the Clintonites – you are either a democrat or a republican. If you are a democrat you knew very well how the rules and regulations governing this election from the on-set, so the parties to the contest. Under the same rules and regulations one party (Obama) won and the other (Clinton) lost. You do not change the rules of the game mid stream.

And for those advocating for Hillary for VP, she is worth more than that. If she herself would want that post, let it be her call but I would rather she goes for a more powerful post in govt than to be an echo of the President – is she capable of that? She is too powerful to be VP. America runs the risk of having her trying to upstage the Pres to the detriment of that office. For her showing I would even suggest State Secretary. A VP's post is the least influential post in government and is that what you consider to be the best she has to give to America? Think again, and request for a proper representation of your vote.

Obama did accept Lou Dodd's challenge on campaign money. I knew Obama would.

This is Hillarious!

Obama is a wise man! He is already proving that he is about change! Let's get behind the DNC ONCE OBAMA LET'S US KNOW IT'S TIME TO START SENDING TO THE DNC, let's show them just how we will support him, they need to know that they will need not worry about money all we were waiting on was the right thing to be done by Obama. The DNC will find that this will be a record breaking year for them as well.

OBAMA NEEDS TO LET US KNOW WHEN TO START SENDING MONEY TO THE DNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA WILL HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH OF EVERYTHING HE NEEDS, NOT TO WORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY SUPPORTERS THAT ARE PLANNING TO SUPPORT OBAMA YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND AS WELL WE OBAMA SUPPORTERS BELIEVE IN TAKING CARE OF ALL THAT WE CAN TAKE CARE OF SO THAT HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ALL THAT HE NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE. WE MUST ALL WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE A CHANGE WORK, EVEN IF IT'S ONLY SENDING A DOLLAR A WEEK SEND SOMETHING!!!!!!!

WE ALL HAVE TO DO OUR PART WORKING TOGETHER!

We can now see that OBAMA is not "all hat and no cattle" as hillary refered to him during the Texas debate afterall.
I think he is "less hat and a lot more cattle".
His campaign managed the little donations prudently and the result is here for all to see.
I can't wait to donate!!
He is genius!!

Obama 08!!!!!!

Arome J

Slimsista...you should go back and read some of your own past posts. Do you even remember the things you've said? Hillary supporters do.

Folks please realize that Senator Clinton's campaign still needs funding. If you want to throw your money away, you can waste it on McCain or keep Senator Clinton strong to support HER party the democrats.

If he can do this then real change is coming. He's upping the stakes dramatically and many, many powerful people will be out for his head. God Bless and keep you Mr. Obama because you appear to be a man of your word and that's dangerous turf your entering.

To "John MCCain For President"

First and foremost it is Commander-in-Chief not Commander and Chief. Second, when was the last time Republicans put country first before the Republican Party. Keep thinking on this one and you will never find the answer. Your so called "Conservative Base" is easily swayed by bunch of "Cowboys" who use religion and patriotism for their advantage and not for the benefit of the US. The Republican Party is run by bunch of "Elitists" who never understood and never tried to understand the average American. They think our sons and daughters were born to die for their war so that "Halliburton" could get more government contracts. Your party is controlled by "Lobbyists" and they think first about their clients not the country. And when you have a person that defies "Lobbyists" you know his "Decisions" as "President" will not be marred by corporate interests.

CHARLOTTE, GIVE US ONE SPECIFIC REASON WHY YOU ARE UPSET, THEN ASK YOURSELF IS IT WORTH......WE WERE MANIPULATED IN TO THINKING THE OBAMA TEAM DID SOMETHING WRONG,,,, THEY FOLLOW THE RULES....THE OBAMA'S PEOPLE SHOULD BE UPSET BECAUSE THEY CHANGED THE RULES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO SATIFY HRC'S TEAM....

DON'T YOU THINK THAT RIGHTOUS PREVAILED OUT OF THE DECEITFULNESS OF POLITIC WE HAVE BEEN PRACTICING UNDER THE DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS...

LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENING, PEOPLE ARE SPEAKING OUT BECAUSE OF THEIR INTEGRITY, INSTEAD OF THEIR LOYALITY TO THEIR PARTIES....

I UNDERSTAND SOME OF YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY FOR CHANGE, BUT CHANGE IS COMING WHETHER YOU CONTRIBUTE OR VOTE FOR OBAMA...I WILL REACH OUT MY HAND TO MAKE YOU MY BROTHER OR SISTER, BUT I WILL NOT LEAN FORWARD. YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO REACH OUT YOUR HAND ! AND THEN AND ONLY THEN WE CAN MOVE FORWARD.......

What is Obama talking about? He accepted money from drug and oil companies all through this campaign. They just were not "registered" federal lobbiest. That is why I am leaving the democratic party and voting for McCain.

Obama is such a liar.

Senator Obama has shown that you do not need Lobbyists and PACs in order to raise money. His campaign has provided the model. This is a great change. If this goes through, then we can be certain the DNC is promoting the values of the people of the party, not the values of the Lobbyists and the PACs. The Republicans only wish they could afford to do such a thing.

You people are so ungrateful!
It is a disgrace how you treat one of you very capable politicians, Hillary!

To be in a high end for Obama /What he has done for this country?/ by trashing Clintons or however else that could be is the MOST DISHONOURABLE think. Why he has to rise on the "death" of somebody? Is in he capable to do it on his on??!!!
And you are talking about "proud American" and "how far you have gone"?

You do not deserve her! And she is a woman! Pakistanis are better; the entire country was crying for Mrs. Bhutto and they suppose to learn from you?!? That's way the world do not like you!

4-5 years from now you are going to trash Obama and specially Michele Obama any how!

That is America!

Money, Bread and Circuses!!!

Sorry Mrs.Clinton, that is you country!

While you're at it.........do away with superdelegates too. Change the rules that can let a body of people literally change the direction of a political race in an hour. Let the voters do the choosing right up to the last minute.

While you're at it.........do away with endorsments from organizations that try to influence their members how to vote and who to vote for.

Yes, reorganize or change the rules. Most of the past heads of the DNC backed Obama and no one even looked twice. I did.

I know about the freedom of speech and press and I support this.
But....... what the ENTIRE media and bloggersphere did to Hillary Clinton was so grossly unfair that the DNC should have stepped to the plate and spoken up for her when it really got out of hand.
CHANGE THE RULES AND CHANGE THE HEAD OF THE DNC.

TO CHAROLETTE..

YOU NEED TO GET A LIFE!!! YOU ARE ONE MISERABLE PERSON...AND WE DO NOT NEED YOUR NEGATIVITY....OBAMA IS AT LEAST TRYING TO DO WHAT HE SAYS, UNLIKE YOUR GIRL HRC...IF YOU DON'T LIKE OBAMA FINE....GO BLOG ON THE REPUBLICAN'S WEBSITE...

WE ARE ABOUT CHANGE TO BRING OUR COUNTRY BACK TOGETHER AND PROSPER...IF YOU WANT TO BE NEGATIVE DO IT SOMEWHERE ELSE... THE PRIMARY IS OVER...FIND ANOTHER HOBBY BESIDES BLOGGING CAUSE YOU ARE ANNOYING!!!!

CNN PLEASE POST...THANK YOU.

It is time! Obama has a broad base of people that havent reached the Federal Limit! Pull all the teeth from would-be lion McCain and the republican party! I dunno about you all...but I sense a HUGE HUGE landslie the november probably the biggest landslide in presidential campaign history! This move Obama is making now resonates across the country democrat OR republican!

P.S. McCaing may come up with the same "original" idea in a few weeks!

The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.

by Abraham Lincoln

Obama 08/12

I couldn't be any prouder of this man!!! Whoever can't see how sincere he is and how he's ready to walk the walk instead of just talking the talk are going to be very surprised once he's elected!!!!

actually..you probably already are......

Hey TYRONE, HE DONATED THAT MONEY TO CHARITY, WHY DON'T YOU GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!

Waoh! This Country gave me what mine cannot give to me, now they have added another one-Go OBAMA, Go USA!

Real quote:
For some black Americans, the impact of his win reached into the improbable, registering as a shock inconsistent with a lifetime of experience. Adrian Cheeks, 45, from Falls Church, had considered Obama's candidacy a "chance in hell - snowball." Mildred Taylor, 80, from Los Angeles, was convinced she'd never see a black president in her lifetime.

Changed:
For some American women, the impact of her win reached into the improbable, registering as a shock inconsistent with a lifetime of experience. Adrian Cheeks, 45, from Falls Church, had considered Hillary's candidacy a "chance in hell - snowball." Mildred Taylor, 80, from Los Angeles, was convinced she'd never see a woman president in her lifetime.

Kenneth – Just change a few words and then maybe you'd understand there is more than one dream. Only thing worse that a sore loser is a sore winner.

IF YOU DO AS YOU PROMISE WE THE PEOPLE IS READY TO SUPPORT YOU WITH MONEY AND ALL YOU MIGHT ASK FOR,OBAMA TRUST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE PLEASE NO PENNY FROM THE LOBBYS WE ARE ORDINARY PEOPLE BUT WE WILL MAKE YOU TRHE NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATE PLEASE PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH

Obama – is a man of his word and keeps to it. He did what he said that he would do. That is why he will be a great president. Now, lets see if McCain does the same?

I am not a Hillary supporter, but if she would have won the nomination, I would have voted for her! Give me a break - you disgrunted HRC supporters! It's okay to be upset your candidate was beaten, but let's not be ridiculous...you need to join us kool-aid drinkers and fast. This country and our little children cannot endure any more of this crazy Republican rule. Life must get better and the first step is getting those dishonest, money-grubbers out of the White House so life has a "chance" to improve for us everyday Americans.

Obama 08 and 4-ever.

To, "John Mcsame for president"

Your the one thats oblivious to the many wrongs Bush has done to this country. I pose these question to you. If you love this country and you place it first before any paty values , then how can YOU vote for a man that has the same polocies as Bush, policies that has drag this country down hill. Do you want to keep seeing gas prices go up? Do you want to see the war continue for a 100 years as you candidate sugested?. Do you want to see this country economy stay in a slump? Obama will give us a fresh start and new ideas. Hey we had a President for eight years whos policies have not worked, why not try something different and new.

True to form, Obama is showing what he is made of. I can't just wait to see this guy in the Whie House. Bravo young man. You are a god-sent.

Im so exited about this election...and is all because of you barack!!!
Love you man!!

YES WE DID IT!!!

Obama won the popular vote. Period. Hillary only won it if you count Michigan and Florida which were discounted primaries. The delegates are being seated, the votes still do not count. Not to mention Obama is up by more than a million in votes if you do the math for the Caucus'. Being an Iowan, I would like to say to the fanatical Hillary supporters who cry about votes not counting, get real. You want her to get the nomination based on the popular vote? Well guess what, I live in Iowa, we don't vote. We have a caucus, meaning none of our voices are calculated in the popular vote. Read a book.

This is a man who's bite is just as worse as is bark, Obama live up to his every word and that is respectable and honorable.

OBAMA TO THE WORLD!!!

Please STOP bashing the Hillary supporters. We DO NEED them. Can't we be good winners? It is over and she will endorse Obama. Let's play nice for a better America. Barack would want us to rise above the bickering and insults. Please give them time to adjust to the idea.

great
now if the people in the blogs will grow up and stop threating obama, it will be greater. this old i will write hillary in and he will loose, well i know it is just threats,but if it did happen, they will both loose and there fore hillary will have to leave the country.she will be put out of any politics. she really needs to work on her supporters. she has brought this party to caois. and the die hard childish supporters followed her. now she has a mess that could take all america down to nothing by giving bush a 3rd term. people grow up and use your brain instead of your star struck eyes which sees a queen bee. she is using you voters for bargaing chips to get the second beat thing she wants.

cnn please post this

Charlotte-Please vote based on issues, not some random pro-Obama posters you have never met before!! Women love to tout their suffragist fight, yet are willing to toss their vote away out of anger and spite.

This woman wants to thank Senator Obama! As a faithful contributor to your primary campaign, it was a pleasure to donate to your GE fund.

CNN- Enough with the pictures of HRC!!!!!!

I feel sorry for these Hillary supporters who just won't give up. They think she could run in 2012, poor things.

To: "John McCain for President"

I, for one, do not want to have another 100 year war: do not want a President that is beholding to special intrest groups and big Business: Do not want to see anymore "no bid" Billion$$$ contracts: Do not want any more jobs outsourced when Companies in this country can perform the same function: Do not want any more "shotgun" diplomacy: And lastly do not want any "bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" type person in any leadership position.

How "impressive"! Now that he has his own thing in the bag (with the money of lobbyists), he want to keep them out of the DNC - just like always - except that he will plant ANOTHER one of his operatives in the DNC - just like before. Now that he has his own thing in the bag, he talks "tough" about terrorists - just like always. Just like always, he will continue to steal other candidates' ideas and make them his own. What a fake and opportunist!

I listen to all these die-hard Hillary supporters who are so upset that their candidate didn't win and see a lot of women who must have been wronged somewhere in their life by a man. They then go to rallies and post comments on websites projecting the hate built up from their experiences onto someone who has only shown the upmost respect for women and that's future President Obama. Even funnier is that these same women believe it to be hogwash when a minority who has experienced prejudice in their life perceives even a hint of prejudice in something said by an Obama opponent. Sexism does not trump racial prejudice and vice versa. If you perceive there to be any form of gender bias in a statement or happening then fine but don't be a hypocrite and refuse to believe that others may think that their feelings of bais are any less important.

Everytime I get to a point where I could stomach voting for Obama, the CNN "best political team" opens their mouths and bash Hillary. They have made my decision for me, NOT to vote for BO, and it just confirms the bias and sexism I have seen against Hillary since last year.

yes yes yes!

he doesnt need it with all the foreign money being funneled in the the usa from the hamas and such other organizations

Preacher never flow what he preach
Thanks to Tony Rezko

This is the first step of "Change you can believe in" to "Here's How" .....No money from lobbyists or political actions committees is a start in the right direction ....how many lobbyists were kicked off of McCain team 5 and counting the only people that will benefit from McCain is corporate america while the rest of us continue paying 5 dollar gas as the Republican machine takes away or homes.!!

It will work. I'll keep sending my weekly minimal donation and I hope everyone else does. I'm so proud and happy that I don't know what to do with myself!

I believe in what Obama is saying all the way, if you are financed by the people you will work for the people. Politicains have been controlled for to long by contributions. It is time for a change.

Go Obama! Keep taking concrete steps in the right direction and the American people will see that " Yes, We Can" indeed. You Republicans, keep harping on "inexperience and Rev Wright" this is all you can see, because this is all you think about, old stereotypes and division. Hillary''s performance on Tuesday night is EXACTLY the reason she lost the primary and why she would not make a good leader, at this time. Barack stood steady, acknowledged his faults, admitted them and made the correct changes. What else can a person expect from their leader but steadfastness, humility and wisdom? You may not agree with everything Barack is saying, but YOU KNOW he will lead with HONESTY, STEADFASTNESS, WISDOM and HONOR. Go Obama!

Christine, I hope you also noticed that the McCain people copied the style of Obama's website – similar logos, similar slogan – they couldn't come up with a message and style of their own. That shows a lot about the kind of ideas they will bring.

Charlotte-
You're an idiot.
The days of the Clintons are now over. Get used to it. Let it go.
And while you're at it- take the "Kerry/Edwards bumper sticker off your car!

How will they spin this on the other side? I doubt the DNC will agree to it, so that's probably how they'll spin it.

Good job, Obama. So far, making good on his promises.....

Thank you Emeka. Charlotte – grow up and jump on the bandwagon for God's sake...

TO BRIAN IN KNOXVILLE ;

HEY BRIAN ...DID YOU EVEN READ THIS ARTICLE ?

HILLARY WOULD HAVE NEVER EVER DONE THIS ...

Impressive! Simply impressive. Obama has clearly illustrated that the people should govern themselves and the elected officials are answerable to them. I'm donating too. Power to the people! White, black, Brown, Democrats, Republicans, Independents et al. Let's embrace change for a better tomorrow

Isn’t it nice to see for once a leader who is willing to go against the establishment and set a course for a better country?
For those Clinton supporters angry that Obama won, always remember that you never get into a competition unless you are ready to either win or loose.
When you claim that you will not vote for Obama because he won will just prove that crazy catholic priest that you “feel entitled” that Clinton should be the nominee, regardless of the democratic process.

Well this sounds like a nice bunnies and rainbows fluff piece............hahahahahahaa. Don't forget he's not in charge of the DNC and there's no way this will swing with Dean and Pelosi. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh DNC...........be careful what you wish for or shove down America's throat........becasue you just got it.

To "John McLame for President" – Condoleeza and other administration officials and even McCain's top advisors are saying we should meet with Iran's leadership. How is that supporting our country's interests when everyone recognizes what is a good idea, and your McLame candidate prefers to ignore their sound advice for the purpose of sound bites that line up with ignorant people like you! Barack will be a better Commander in Chief because he is open to change and open to dialogue with the world. And I guarantee you; the world is WAITING for the US to bring its leadership (but it has to be leadership that they can respect!) and four more years of George W Bush (lack of) foreign policy is definitely not the answer!

This is exactly why I want this guy in the white house. I didn't donate during the primaries but I WILL during the GE. Go Barack!!! Give Washington back to the people!!!!

Change is on the way!!!

I am so glad that Obama is the Democratic Party nominee. I am glad I voted for him earlier on in the primaries when nobody believed in him and what he can do. As an Immigrant, I am so proud of what he has achieved and I pray for him everyday for God's guidiance, wisdom and understanding to find out the direction God wants this country to go. I am so applled as to what is going on in this country and having lived here for 16 years now it is said to see the America that was once powerful gradually lose its power. I think we as citizens ought to pray for God to deliver us from all this because it will get worse from here if we don't.

To "John McCain for Pres." :

The role of a "leader" is to lead. You obviously do not have to be a war veteran to make decisions regarding war, otherwise most of the elected Republican leaders would be disqualified, including Bush and Cheney. A good leader surrounds themselves with people who are experts in various areas and then actually listens objectively to them (in other words the opposite of what Bush and Cheney do).

To Charlette (and the like):

I am an independent who started the election season as a Clinton supporter, but with the resolve to support whomever was the "anti-McCain" candidate as we need CHANGE!! Hillary lost fair and square and actually mainly lost due to her team's failure in caucas strategy (which is ironic since Harold Ickes played a key role in getting the caucas system going years ago). Anyone so self-centered to put their egos ahead of the good of the American people should be ashamed. More war, a ultra-conservative supreme court, more tax cuts for the rich, no healthcare reform.... this will be your guilt and shame should you not unite to defeat McSame. Just as the Neo-cons and the Religous Right don't represent the true Republican ideals of Goldwater and Eisenhower, the "If not Hillary, I'll vote for McCain" crowd are a fringe element tainting the ideals of the Democratic Party.

Unite or go away, but do not claim to be a Democrat!

change has begun. This is a huge step and im glad that Obama is leading the democrats into novembers election. OBAMA '08

Funny, this was something he fought earlier in the primaries but NOW he wants it to stop. He accepted bundled contributions from lobbyists and most of his advisor's are lobbyist. How soon the Obamanation groupies forget. Go check Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.), who joined Alston & Bird Atlanta-based firm's corporate clients strategic advice on such issues as energy, health care, financial services, tax policy, trade and agriculture. They rank 50th in the nation of big push law firms. So funny!

It is very important for supporters of Obama to not antagonize Clinton supporters. We do need their votes, very badly.

He just impresses me more everyday! I'm barely making ends meet but I'll donate to the DNC if they do as he wants and reject lobbyist – PAC funding. I've supported Obama from day one....he's going to be a great, great leader for America.

Let the change start from botom up.
Yes we can.

"John McCain For President" How will Obama be a better commander in chief than McCain? Let us count the ways. First, no more shooting before talking. Which means our military won't be stretched to the brink. Which means it will, once we figure out how to get out of Iraq, be a better military. Right now it's a thin military full of exhausted men and women fighting an unpopular war. Obama has said he will focus on the real threat, Al Queda, in eastern Afghanistan. He will provide better benefits for veterans, and has said in the past their is no excuse for homeless vets. The list goes on and on. McCain, on the other hand, is, basically, a zombie.

American politics are often a series of corrections. Jimmy Carter, provided a necessary dose of decency and trustworthiness, following the Watergate years–even though he wasn't the strongest as Commander in Chief. Similarly, Obama will provide people a sense of a new beginning altogether, rather than a "modification" of policy (represented in admittedly varying degrees by McCain and Clinton). Sometimes athletic teams need a change of coaches simply to improve morale, even if the end results are the same–at least the team feels positive about building towards success.

Many of us who voted for Clinton did so because, after the good people dropped out (i.e., Biden, Edwards, etc.), we considered her the lesser of the two remaining evils on the Democratic side. Now that she is out of the picture McCain is the lesser of the two remaining evils. Bitterness has nothing to do with it. I will vote for the good of the country over party loyalty every time! If I wouldn't vote for Obama before, why on earth would I vote for him now?

AS someone who is not an American Citizen I can honestly say how proud I was to have witnessed history being made in the United States of America. It leaves us the rest of the world to believe this is a true meaning of democracy.

To the supporters of Hilary Clinton I strongly suggest you all come together to unite the party this is what she would want. She has showed us all women can achieve success in this world. I for one believe. Thank you Hilary.

I connected with Obama's straight talk and integrity and I am glad he is backing his words with action!. I will donate with all my heart, to the hopefully Next President of the United States of America!

let healing begin first with the disaffected ,and then the party, the country and then the world.GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

most people are bent on mccain saying that he is more experienced
so why did he vote for a war that he is always saying we are winning .
iraq was weak after all those sanctions and a war with the world yet it is taking so many years to win and come home.now he is singing bomb iran how long this new war will take . all our wealth will be spent on war what about the people.use your wealth and talented youth for more practical or important things and leave those arabs with the stolen land they have its is for africa. look for oil in african states .you will see the arabs begging soon to prop their dictator government up vote on who will bring peace and prosperty to the land that GOD AS BLESSED SO MUCH .

What is democracy other than preceding the interest of the majority before those lobbyist? I am really very much happy with the stand of Mr. Obama.

Thank you Obama

WoW! He really wants the Democratic Party to genuinely embrace the principles of democracy. Thank you Obama! The Democratic Party would gain tremendous strength and influence if the people supported candidates financially instead of lobbyists (It certainly worked out well for him). What a paradigm shift for politics- Integrity!

i'd just have to say that i find it funny that people still believe any and everything they hear. obama's a muslim, he's a black liberaterian, he's an elitist (how many of you even knew what that was before Hillary said it) he's sexist...you believe anything you hear and that just goes to show that America is still stuck. some of you are so gullible that if hillary told you Michelle slapped her in the face you'd believe it.

yes obama is an african-american, but he's also a white american. i can tell you he didn't win the nomination because of the color of his skin. he won because his peers have faith and trust that he can deliver on his promise of change. he's a different type of leader...quite positive he is, why would you want anything less? Hillary has done an injustice to herself, the party and to her supporters by campaigning the way she campaigned. Throwing the most dirt does not entitle you to the presidency.

and one more thing, people keep saying he's young and inexperienced blah blah blah. that the presidency isn't an internship. did anybody who sat in the oval prior to being elected ever have presidential (gov't) experience before they were actually elected? no one does, they all learn on the job they all experience what's required to run an effective gov't...well some do anyway.

ANYWAY obama or mccain whoever's at the helm i pray will all God to govern his every move

Obama supporters make me laugh. Even after your guy gets the nomination all you can do now is gloat. I hope to God he is not like you. Your attitude is what still makes some Clinton supporters block out Obama's message. We cannot hear him above your raucous, in your face, drivel. Sit in your seats and let the man do what he said he could do.
Why can't you just be happy for him and look forward instead of trying to pick a fight? If you really believed in this candidate, you would take the high road and move on to loftier things than still wallow in the mire of your own self righteousness. This attitude is the one that separates all of us daily regardless of whether it is an election year. Grow up and be proud of what he might accomplish rather than being a sore winner. The war has just begun.

A good, intelligent and ethical move.

I likethis guy.

Clinton supporters please do not let a few ugly remarks on political blogs stand in the way making a choice that is clearly correct. This election is about us, not Obama, not Clinton and certainly not McCain. I will be voting Democrat in November because this party has chosen a candidate that will not tolerate the demise of this great country’s fundamental values and depletion of our reputation abroad that has taken place in the past 8 years. This move by Obama is a wonderful start. I can’t wait til January 20th.

You all have got the chance for a CHANGE, Don`t mess it up. PLEASE.
Hundreds of good friends here in the "old Germany" are watching what is going on in your country. Do hope that supporters of Senator Clinton also will get the "feeling". Following CNN political ticker and on TV Tuesday night made my friends and me almost travelling to the US in order to participate and witness a new "stream" which we would like to have in our country. The big shots have not even realized what ordinary people are waiting for.

i'm very happy that Obama won and i strongly believe he should take Hillary as his VP America needs her

i'm a dominican living in Canada and i'm very proud of the American people for voting for two great people Obama and Hillary.. America this is the change you all have been waitinfg for

Obama for President 2008 & Hillary VP 2008

God bless you all
Where America leads the World follows

Felix

Please stop yelling, Kenneth M. . Your attitude does not represent the spirit that has brought us to this historical position in time. Please reconsider what you previously stated. Thanks.

To the cynics, this is the beginning of Obama's match of words with action. Go Obama ' 08

To move beyond the Clintons is to just move ahead as if they are not in the picture. Give them praise, but just move on and clean things up. I'm hoping Obama will do the walk along with his talk. Action does speak louder than words. This move would be an indication of action backing up the talk. It is good to see him moving already!

Its about time, I think that move is proof that change is coming. I just hope that if he wins, he doesn't wind up fighting the "permanent campaign" against the republicans.

I knew Obama was smart but now I know he's a political genius. He's going to do for the DNC what he has done for his campaign. Raise money from the American people. The Republicans are going to have a hard time now showing they care about the average American when they get their money from corporations, and lobbyists. Way to go Obama. Go get 'em!!!

Does this ban also include Rezko?

ohhhh he's making an impact alright!!!

i changed my party affiliation and mailed a copy of the form to the DNC to show them I am serious

Hillary > Mccain > barney the dinosaur > obama

HE'S A REAL LEADER!!!! HE'S NOT PERFECT, BUT HE'S GOT THE GOODS TO BE A GREAT PRESIDENT!!! GO OBAMA!!

To: John McCain "McSame" for Preseident;

Funny how you are accusing Obama of doing what the GOP (Greed over Principle) party has done for the last eight years.

Enough is enough. IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE!!

Finally, a politician who means what he says. I hope this is a foreteller of things to come in American politics.

Charlotte, it seems your cynicism is misplaced in this instance. This is one politician who has steadfastly stood by his principles, without stooping to attack his opponents, and seems to genuinely mean what he says.

I love it. He is not just talk like many Clinton supporters were trying to say. He will take action and he started it less that 48 hours after being the democratic nominee.

Way to set the tone and take the lead, (future) President Obama.

Everyone needs to calm down and think about what has happened with this very historic event. Race has raised its ugly head in this campaign, pitting race against gender. We knew that this would be historic either way. Now that an African American has become the Democratic Nominee with the overwhelming support of a cross section of the population to include white, black, and Latino and if there is ever to be a woman to reach this milestone, then that same cross section of the population will be needed. So Support Obama so that we can breakdown these barriers and become a better country because of it.

Uh Oh i am beginning to be proud of this country for the FIRST time! what ever shall i do?

Go Democrats!

Impressive! Simply impressive. Obama has clearly illustrated that the people should govern themselves and the elected officials are answerable to them. I'm donating too. Power to the people, be they !

Change has begun!! Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is true leadership! Putting your money where your mouth is! I dont know about the rest of you, but this is what I want in my leader

Hillary is not dropping out. She is suspending her campaign.
There is a big difference.
I do not know what that woman is planning but one thing I know is obama should NOT pick her as his VP.

She wants the presidency so bad, I am afraid she will sabotage his candidacy.
We all know she does not like him. He is stealing her Show.

Obama 08

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

You mean because they followed the rules and didn't let Hillary get her way? If anything about this race was disgraceful it was the way Clinton(s) behaved.

RTB June 5th, 2008 9:37 am ET

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.
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Obama is the wrong person and will be shown the door in November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ride on Man! OBAMA '08

WHAT WAS IT PEOPLE SAID...

"HE'S ALL TALK..!!?" HE SURE FOOLED YOU!!

GOOD JOB OBAMA, TIME TO "WALK THE WALK"

I am soooo proud to be an American today!!

Go Barack, we're all behind you!

Yes WE CAN!!!!!

That is awesome! It's time to take all these special imterests out of Washington!

They ARE NOT for the American people!

I'm so proud to be an american right now! We are living in great times! GREAT times!

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A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE AGAINST HUSSIEN

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WOW!

What a GREAT way to start!

As Monty Python used to say, "And now for something
completely different..."

I have the feeling American Politics will NEVER be the same.

HOLY SMOKES!

Making the DNC stop taking money from lobbyists...this is huge as both parties have taken millions from lobbyists over the years. Yet another great example of the differences between McCain and Obama.

Hillary supporters – I can empathize with some of your feelings as harsh words have been going back and forth from both camps during this process. However, does supporting McCain out of anger truly show your support of your candidate. If you go to McCain because you feel he is the better candidate, that is totally your choice and we should all respect your decision. If you are going to McCain out of spite, this is where I think you are going over the line for no valid reason.

NOW THAT'S LEADERSHIP!no more lobbyists!no more pacs!the people want their voices heard!

dang.....speechless

You would have to reject all your union and organization support them, Obama! Gosh, why are you so ignorant? Those are special interests too! You'll be charged a hypocrite rejecting special interest for oil companies but supporting unions that work for other industries...

I like Jack's take on it all. If we each do a little, it contributes to something much bigger: KInda like what Obama said about how the country is greater than the sum of its parts.

What's phenomenal is how more and more are coming together out of a unshakable sense of hope and a clarifying sense of vision to help contribute to a greater level of unity.

I am grateful to these folks as much as I am to Obama for being willing to help us take ourselves to Washington and get about the task of taking more responsibility for our lives and creating some robust beneficial change.

Send your change and be a part of change.
Peace.

Accountability in government starts with the flow of money. Cut off the PACS and you start to have control of what happens at the highest levels. This should be very interesting. If the Republicans and McCain do not follow suit they will be viewed as complete hypocrites. The fact that the McCain crew does not have a chance of developing a network like Obama has in place is going to effectively cut them off at the knees financially!!! As they struggle to tap their old resources (big corp donors) they will soon run out of cash....

This is a brilliant move. People should watch and listen...this is like an amazing chess match...

Charlotte, calm down. Why are you stabbing your candidate, who will endorse Obama on Saturday, in the back? If you are a TRUE HRC supporter, you will follow her to the end. Listen to what your candidate said in one of her inerviews, "it would be a huge mistake to vote for McCain". Also, read her email to her supporters regarding her campaign, posted on the site today, she's a true DEM and not a "hot air" DEM. Listen to her speech at the AIPAC on yesterday and how she supported Obama.

To ALL HRC supporters, if you support your candiate, you need to help her repay her debt, make the move and unify the party. Stop being so selfish.

Obama is not perfect, but he's the most impressive major party nominee I've seen in my 40-year lifetime. This is a great step forward for our democracy.

Charlotte, Why is it that you are upset? is it because Hillary lost, or is it because Barack won?
In the history of elections, never has the young voters come-out in numbers like they have in this one. Younger, educated voters are seeing past gender and race and concentrating on what they believe is more important, the future of this country. I agree with the above writers and think that you should take a clear look at what is at stake in this historic and challenging time and ask, Whom do you want at the helm to fight these important challenges?

As to this political ticker....I think it is great that he is asking the DNC to halt federal lobbyists or political actions committees donations, it really shows leadership.

Go Obama! Go America!

Behold another future case study on how the democratic party lost a general election. Once everybody gets over their giddiness that the executive branch has become an EEO employer, maybe the media will remember what an unpatriotic, militant, racist Mr. Obama is. I'll be voting for Ralph Nader this time around.

DONT THINK O.B. IS GOING TO WIN IN NOV. YOU YOUNG HATERS IN O.B.'S CULT HAVE MADE THIS RACE DISGUSTING. WITHOUT HRC ON TICKET ,HE WONT GET HER VOTERS. MCCAIN WILL DISTROY O.B. THIS IS BEEN A FIXED RACE FROM MEDIA, PRESS, SUPER DELIGATES, DNC ETC. BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN LEADER. ALL THE HATE AGAINST THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS ,WILL TURN AROUND AND BACKFIRE ON YOU HATERS. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE.HIS MONEY AND ALL HIS SPEECHES ARE NOT ENOUGH TO RUN A COUNTRY.

WOW! This is GREAT!

When the Obama campaign goes broke and McCain wiins the presidency Obama can claim we were out spent; he won't have to deal with his own fundamental incompetence...

Thank you, Senator Obama, for showing me that my faith has not been in vain.

well, if everyone of his donors will also give the dnc 5 bucks, they will be well funded!!!!

That is why obama must never be elected. he has led you all into an abyss of fear. yes he will change things. all your rights as an american will be stripped away. this has nothing to do with hillary or mccain. obama is like the piped piper he is leading you to a cliff edge and laughing at you all the way. why does he not give up his citizenship of africa now that he can be proud to be an american?

Great, the DNC which takes in much less than the RNC should stop accepting money from some doners.The bitterness in this division of the democarts may lead to a Mccain win. Will this bitterness subside before nov?
About Hillary taking the VP job. Yes Hillary and Obama will get along(they are politicans afterall), but how about the supporters on both sides. Another thing won't it look like Hillary just used NY if she settles for the VP job?

GOBAMA!

I congratulate Mr Obama and Mrs Clinton. Both put in their best to convince fellow party men and women. In the end Obama win the nomination. So I think it is time for all the true democrats to move beyond party politics and go after the white House which is what all of this is about.
As to policy, I do not see much different between Clinton and Obama and if there is any, I think it can be accommodated. So to all true democrats, let us unit and go for the White House.

This movement is not just for OBAMA SUPPORTERS which is what he and his campaign has been saying all along.

It's for the Democratic Party and those who want to be apart of it. It's not a game folks and while people are calling him Osama and inexperienced and counting against him based on SUPERFICIAL BS, they will have to sit on the sidelines and watch as he reshapes our country!

It's not a game...he is for real!

Go ahead and let em vote for McCain, they're throwing their votes away because Obama will win anyway. For every bitter Clintonite that votes McCain there are about 3 or 4 new first time voters in the Dem party now who signed up just to vote for Obama. Our boy Barack is going to win even if every Clinton supporter in the nation votes McCain. Barack cannot be stopped

Go Barack. Please All, donate whatever you can afford. every cent counts, we need to win back our house.

Why are Hillary supporters so angry and hateful? Don't they want their party to win above their misdirected scorned anger towards Senator Obama? Don't they realize a vote for McCain will only prolong the status quo and goes against everything that their candidate stands for? There are so many people in this world, who have endured war, genocide and unmentionable horrors. They would give their right arm to be a bitter Hillary supporter in America. Hillary’s legions of hateful, angry supporters don’t know how good they have it. Hillary's defeat is very much her own fault.

To the frustrated Clinton supporters:

We understand your disappointment. You fought a hard campaign and you have lost - perhaps unfairly, though I would disagree with that. But you haven't lost the White House - aren't you Democrats? Please take time to process and then join us as we change the world for the better.

To my fellow Obamacrats:

Please stop attacking the Clinton supporters. They may be lashing out out of anger and frustration, just as some of us might have had the roles been reversed. This isn't like any other primary season in history, and they should be allowed time to come to grips with such a profound disappointment. But given time and treated graciously, most will rise to the occasion and help us chart the future.

It's time for the People to take back the Process, and my hat is off to Sen. Obama for this move to free the DNC from the grip of corporate demogogues. But the only way we can defeat the Republicans in November is to remember that we are different factions of the same team...so I hope Sen. Obama will also encourage his supporters to reach out to the Clinton camp, instead of continuing the bickering that has been an unfortunate part of the last 16 months.

WOW.......

OBAMA IS AFTER ALL ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEADER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FEMALE FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER.

Can I just say something right now to all the Clinton supporters who are threatening Obama?

Stop being so childish.

Clinton and Obama knew the rules of the primary election before it started. You are talking like no one voted for Obama. Obama won, that's all there is to it. And about Michigan, if you really wanted to be fair to voters, you would be fair to the voters that wanted to vote Obama, but didn't come out. I mean, 40% of all the democrats that voted in the primary voted 'uncommitted". That's 40% saying "NO" to Clinton.

And another thing, Obama supporters don't owe you anything. I keep hearing this "you've disrespected us" stuff. No, we didn't. When Hillary Clinton was being ridiculous and malicious we sat back and we tried to negotiate with her. But all that ever mattered to her was winning. Now she's using her supporters to try and gain leverage.

If you don't want to vote for Obama, then don't. I don't think we should give in to whiny, childish cries for attention. You voted, a lot of other people voted, and Obama won. That's how it works. No one owes you anything.

And if you're a woman and you feel like you've been ignored and you're upset because you think this is men holding women back, think again. I am a woman, and I have always supported Obama. I would love to see a woman president, but I am a political science student, and I have studied both Obama and Clinton and have a working knowledge of the complexity of the issues and I knew Obama was the right candidate. We don't need a democrat who has always stood as a symbol of right-wing opposition. We need someone whose policies work with both sides so that this country can get on track and get things done.

So grow up.

Just like his stand on the dubious "gas tax holiday" idea, every time Obama puts his foot down and speaks the truth in contrast to his opponent, he is creating experience and change. This is the sort of experience we want, Mr. McBush, not the kind that rubber-stamps tax cuts for the rich and a war that wasted ten of thousands of lives (American and Iraqi) and hundreds of billions of dollars.

Obama-Gore '08

Thank you Mr. Obama for being a man of your word. I am so proud to be a prat of this process. I praise God for what you represent. I am glad that I will his management expertise at its best in this general election. I plan on being there when he accepts the nomination in August. he will bring a freshness and integrity to the White House. I pray for your protection and your continued success.

I love it!!!! Close the doors on the federal lobbyists or political actions committees. Nothing comes for free, and those groups have sucked the life of politics for to long. Barack Obama along with the DNC can be the ones to move to bring about Change.

What’s risky about that? Sorry McBush but your friends will not run the USA like they ran away with your conscience.!!!!

hey john mccain for president, I like what you had to say in your statement, although you don't know the intellect level of people. One thing though, you say people place partys values above countrys interest because people like a democrat canidate, how would you explain good ol george W. bush???!!! I mean republican supporters and yourself probably will never tell the truth about him, or our situation now, or his legacy. I bet you supported him, but when I ask people about our commander in chief, they can never tell me anything meaniful that should be a lasting image for him and his office. I say he is a strong man, but, other than that theres not much positive you can tell us from his 8 years in office, why should we think that the republican party is the right choice for this country. If you could, I would love to hear it, otherwise, join people, real people that would like our country going back to a positive image, the force that we are supposed to be and help out the movement.

Remember is not only about the war!! Is about the economy is about health insurance, is about gas prices, food and our home!!
McCain is another Bush and Bush is making sure he gets elected to even do couple of fundrasing for him. Come on ! you don't see the picture.. Just tthe way McCain talks I can tell he's all about BUSH reminds me of BUSH speeches years ago, and how ppl were so into BUSH that they voted for him, everyone was happy and then what happened? gas price went up, a war that's killing tons of our soldiers everyday, people losing their homes, their jobs and people that can't afford the way of living in UNITED STATES, the AMerica that at one point everyone wanted to come to, the Strong AMERICA the example of the entire country, and now everyone sees us as a weak country!!

I really admire the way obama is conducting his campaign and leadership of the DNC. This is what I've been talking about all along.
the American Economy needs to be managed by someone like Obama.

An excellent and refreshing decision! I knew my faith in him wasn't misplaced. He will make an exceptional President.

As for McFossil for president, please demonstrate how this doddering old shadow of Bush will make a better commander in chief. And yes, we know the part about having been a war hero and POW in a war that happened 40 years ago.

The change is starting now, nice way to do it Obama

All of you directing comments to Charlotte,

My, how your tone has changed. Your spewing of hatred has stopped, but it is not so easily forgotten. It is nice to see you can grow up. Now, your candidate needs to convince 18 million voters he has substance, not just fluff.

TESAP, learn to spell, please!!

This is a person of good moral principles. McCain is surrounded by lobbyists and interest groups' money. How can he claim "a leader you can believe in"? A self-called leader that is backed by oil companies among others? You can believe that he represents Bush's third term, that's what you can be sure. Vote for McCain and don't complain about gas prices and more senseless wars! Hillary supporters: she or Obama are either of them are far better than Bush's comrade! Is time to turn the page and move on. America cannot wait four more years! Obama can and will beat McCain! Obama '08!

Hillary supporters need to put their personal feelings aside and vote DEMOCRAT this November. She will do all SHE can to help put a DEMOCRAT into the White House. Please do YOUR part and vote your DEMOCRATIC party. Voting for McCain just because she's not on the ticket proves nothing but a childish response because you didn't get your candidate.

If you all really thought McCain was good enough to get your vote, why did you vote for Hillary in the first place?

Grow up. Support your party and your country. Republicans are nothing but a menace to everyone except wealthy people and big fat rich corporations.

To all the Obama supporters out there.....learn how to win graciously. If you keep rubbing salt in an open wound, you have contributed to McCain's presidency.

I am an ardent Obama supporter but the time to end the anger has come.

And to the Hillary supporters, don't let the unfiltered words of Obama supporters divert your attention from the message from the candidate himself. There is a reason he is the candidate, and we are all posting on cnn.com. He is brilliant, respectful and will be a great president carrying on most of the issues near and dear to Hillary.

Great
Thank you Mr. President

Well, in hearing this, I went ahead and made $15 donation (unfortunatly it is all i can afford at this time, but every little bit helps), and will probably try to do so in the months ahead. If we can get the entire DNC to not accept Special Interest, and show them that they can still raise enough money, that would really be a great thing!

Obama 08!!!

This is nothing new, it is a ploy. The same money will be filtered through different hands to give the false impression that lobbyists are no longer involved. Obama has once again pulled the wool over the eyes of America.

For the first time in my adult life im proud to vote republican.

Just wait till the whitey tapes come out.

A democrat all my life till Obama came along.

If not hillary them Mccain. 08

Now, I'm impressed! I mean, it's one thing to say you won't take any "bribes" from lobbyists and PACs, but it's an entirely different matter when you make your national party follow suit. Our next President of the United States is starting to show signs of exactly HOW you can make 'Change You Can Believe In' by demonstrating to his party and all of America that a public servant's candidacy can and should be funded by the people, and not the personal interests of the powerful, privileged few. Finally, we have someone to vote for that leads the people by example!

Finally! A politician who is pushing for actual Democracy in our Democratic nation! This is an incredibly impressive and gutsy move. I'm guessing that his fellow politicians, especially the dimwit Republicans, will have a cow; but this is exactly the type of move that shows that a President should side with the People and not Parties, PAC's or the skanky Lobbyists. Go Obama!

change is coming to America. Obama supporters have seen this from the start. We are not surprised.

Charlotte,

You can keep your stinking money. Can you please share how much you donated so that I may double it?

I will donate to the DNC if Obama asked.

CHANGE IS COMING....

I see from reading above that if Barack loses, predictably, it will all be
Hillary's fault. Amazing how much skill and power she acquired over night. Why, turns out she can make it or break it for Barry. Who knew?

Why is it up to Hillary Clinton to "bring the Dems together?" She lost, remember? You ran her out. She owes you NOTHING. I hope she will resist accepting the VP slot, but BO's surrogates are clearly applying pressure while, as usual, he sits it out.

I love the way you all speak: Now she MUST-she HAS TO-"OR ELSE...!" Or else what? She won't be the nominee? You all won't like her anymore?, won't treat her well anymore?

If the Democratic party is so strong, nothing Hillary might do could bring it down. If it's weak, see Howard Dean about that. Fact is, she got more votes than any primary candidate in US history, including BO.

Interesting to hear Reid and Pelosi announce, "the voters have spoken." No, the voters elected Hillary Clinton. You mean the DNC has spoken. And, as they say, it's not over 'til the fat lady sings. That would be Oprah.

Note to Michelle: You'll need more than pearls to look the part. Stop clumping across the stage in heels too high and dress too tight. You can take the girl out of the south side of Chicago, but...you know the rest.

Obama has been taking lobbyist money under a disguise. What leadership – you believe everything that comes out of his mouth. I guess that is leadership or follow the cult.

Hillary supporters: How do you feel being treated like "bargaining chips" ? Does it feel great that your candidate has your vote in her pocket? Do you get an overall sense that Hillary has the needs of party and our country foremost in her mind? Would you have wanted to win if it meant breaking the rules? Answer these questions so that I can begin to understand your willingness to go against everything Hillary stands for.

This is a great man, and will be a great american leader.
obama 08

That is what I call, uum leadership, thanks Obama for taking back the country we Love you. Do not worry about the Clinton supporters they will come along, If it is so refreshing for me a Republican to see that change coming. If they realy vote for Mc Cain it is OK because we and my friends are crossing over because we see light in front of the tunnel you are leading.
It will cancel out the real, Americans and those who have tested this bitter pill they no who portrays leadership and not just talk.

Sorry after your two terms are over I will go back to my party which is repablican

Lobbyist monies has corrupted our system for decades-I smell change in the wind and it is a wonderful feeling!! Thank you Obama!!

How come the rest of the world is celebrating Obama's victory more than Hillary supporters? This is astounding... is Hillary more important than poverty, rebuilding human relationships, and believing in someone else other than ourselves?

I will become a lifetime member if the DNC agrees to stop accepting PAC and Lobbyist money.Our country needs a party that truly is represented by the people and acts for the greater good of all. If Obama can transform our politics it will be worth every penny.

I will vote for Barak. He is most intelligent of the two candidates. You have to sit back and think, this man walked all over the candidate who have been in the political world for 35 years. It had to take lots of intelligence, strategic planning to achieve this. If he can do this for the country, which I think he can, then this is all I will need to be convinced.

Way to go Barack. This is truely change we can believe in. I hope the critics and talking heads are taking notice. Go Dems, go.

Talk is cheap, taking that walk will cost you a pretty penny... and its worth it.

It's so refreshing to see a candidate who takes action and follows through on the ideals many of us share, rather than pandering to the populace and then continuing to play by the corporate playbook. Although there are Hillary supporters who obstinantly refuse to back him, and McCain supporters who persist in voting for a man who would continue the failed policies of Bush, Obama is invigorating many voters and will likely not only usher in a new way of fundraising, but bring a larger segment of the population that had once been apathetic and disillusioned back into active politics. This is a beautiful time to be an American.

Oh, JMcFP...

You support the spiritual descendant of the Country's most disliked President ever. His policies, much as he hates to talk about them anymore, are nearly identical to the same ones that got us in this Foreign and Domestic mess.

But it's the OBAMA supporters who are blindly following their party. I understand.

McCain did this months ago. It's not a new idea...

Democrat Party selects the nominee through superdelegates. Then they come begging the citizens to vote in the general election. Whatever happen to democracy where the citizens get to pick the nominee? How come so many dead people are voting democrat?

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 going to spin this? I just don't know.

Go Barack! You are my candidate!

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!

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.

Splendid. Way to go Barack !!!

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

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!!

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!

AWESOME MOVE SENATOR OBAMA!
DX in TX

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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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'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

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!

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

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

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

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?

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

Wow, I hope it works.

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

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!!!!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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).

Two days after kowtowing to AIPAC.

He doesn't belong to "the people."

No change here, as far as I can see.

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

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.

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.

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

To "John McCain for president":

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

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.

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.

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

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.

thats huge

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.

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

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

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

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

Thats right, buddy..do that thing !

I'd call that a refreshing change.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Kenneth M.

Get real.

congrats president obama. love the stance

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.

Way to go, Obama.

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

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

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

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.

Will Obama also hold his pledge to accept public financing?

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.

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 beginning of CHANGE in DC.

lets get it started.

What a great start!

A Change is Gonna Come....

(Tip o' the hat to Sam Cooke)

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.

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.

I feel change in the air.

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

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

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.

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

John Mc President!!!!!!

Good for you Obama!!

Way to go Mr President!!

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.

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.

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

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

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

That IS change we can believe in!

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.....

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

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.

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

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

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

Americans for McCain '08

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.....

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.

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. =-)

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.

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....

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

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

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.

Impressive first move.

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!!!!!!!!!!

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

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!

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

Excellent! A man with a plan!

Good luck sir!

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.

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

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! ^__^

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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......

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.

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

Europe for Obama '08!
Gro (Norway)

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

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

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

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

there is no other choice

OBAMA 08 OBAMA 12

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

America is blessed to have him.

It's your party now Obama. Take control!

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.

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

Happy Days Are Here Again!

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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.

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!

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

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

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.

"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.

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"

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

Now that is CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

OBAMA '08

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.

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

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

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 ....

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!

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.

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....

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

Wow!

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.

Yes we can!!!!

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.

GO BARAKC!! SMART MOVE!!

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

LET'S GO DEMOCRATS!!!!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.....

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!

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

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.....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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..

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 @ 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.

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

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.

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???

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

Obama '08

Moneywise I am out of politics...

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.

He is Oprah and Kennedy money. Duh.

It sounds positive!!!

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

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.

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

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).

Its nice to see that change begins right away!

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.

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 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!

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!

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!

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

Obama '08

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!!!!

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 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?

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!!