June 5, 2008
Posted: 08:38 PM ET

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Watch Sen. Obama receive an unusual gift in Virginia Thursday.

(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee, signaled Thursday that he really means business when it comes to health care reform.

An elderly African-American man presented Obama, the first African-American to secure the nomination of a major party, with a gift. Charles Edwards, who told Obama he was 95 years old, gave Obama a long maple walking stick.

WATCH Obama's reaction to the gift.

"It's beautiful," Obama told Edwards. "And, if members of Congress don't pass my health care bill, I'm ready," Obama said wielding the stick as supporters laughed and cheered.

"I'll whup 'em," he joked. "They better not mess with me. I'll have that stick."

Obama's remarks at the event in Bristol, Virginia focused on health care reform. But the Illinois senator began his speech by praising former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton. "I congratulate her on her great achievement and I know that I'm a better candidate because I ran against her." Obama also told the crowd Clinton was "tough." "She is just an outstanding candidate and a great public servant," he added. (Related video: Obama commends Clinton)

Obama also used the occasion to emphasize the fact that he had bested Clinton in a long, hard-fought battle for their party's nod. "I am here to report that my faith has paid off," Obama said, referring to his belief that the non-traditional messages of his candidacy would resonate with the public. "And, I stand before you as the Democratic nominee for president of the United States of America." (Related video: Obama claims nomination)

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Virginia


J Moses   June 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Obama is a natural statesman. By getting the people of this country up off their complacent bottoms and involved in their government we'll be building a stronger nation for generations to come. I'm so proud of Obama and his campaign staff. And this old white gal would like to point out that Obama did NOT win Vermont by getting a huge turnout of black voters. He won by because he was the best candidate for the job.

NO Clintons   June 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

We LOVE YOU BARACK AND YOUR FAMILY .
We hope you take some time off to rest and enjoy your family you need rest.
Then GET ALL FIRED UP start your engine and we will have a movement the likes they have never seen or dreamed of just mark my word they ain't seen nothing yet as to what they will see straight to the White House .
We are behind you all the way .
Its great to see Caroline K. she would make a great V.P.

Obama 08/12

1926   June 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

The poor ignorant people who sacrificed to send money to Obama should be pitied. Its a shame, and they will lose it. We will never let an ignorant racist like Michelle into the white house. I like my presidents and their wives patriotic and loving America. You are trash, Michelle. Go back to Chicago, with you silly fist bumping. At least, try to act dignigied. The Republicans will make you cry.

Phil   June 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obama appears to have low integrity. To say that he resigned from his church for the benefit of the churchgoers (and for the objective of maintaining their privacy) is ridiculous. He did it because he had no choice, too much racist rhetoric was coming from that Church. The problem is that he's not truthful as to his motives. Obviously his judgement isn't so great. As Wright himself pointed out, Obama is a politician and will do whatever he has to do to get elected. In other words, he'll lie.

McCain has his own problems but is a better choice. Thus McCain's contributions are going up dramatically.

You won't see Obama agree to town hall meetings. He's not good on his feet – it's because he doesn't have a command of the issues.

Alex in MA   June 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I love Willis from Texas!

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Math Lesson:
*******************************************************
1) BUSH = MCCAIN.
2) MCCAIN = BUSH
3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = slumping economy, never ending war

Hypothesis: – IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster.
********************************************************

Balance   June 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

willie whyte June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET
i think barack obama is going to have to withstand about 15% of hillary supporters voting for john mccain by the time november comes around. that is my opinion whether or not hillary is on the ticket. it is such a waste of democratic votes simply because of the "hate" feelings.
however i believe barack can still win the presidency given that scenario.
i truly believe my grandkids deserve the future that barack is trying to give them, rather than the future john mccain is looking to create.
i'm a republican who will change sides for what i believe america deserves.

LifeLongDemocrat June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET
I'm a Hillary supporter and I am angry. he should have never entered the race as she was the first viable woman for the job. He could have run later and gotten more experience! So don't blame the Republicans…we are angry!

—-
Hmm maybe the Reps crossing over will counteract those 15% sore losers. First viable woman looses to first viable black man, wow that is history in the making.

kelly WI   June 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

He hasn't the nomination until the vote at the convention.
Wait for the August Surprise.
The dems would rather lose with obama than win with Clinton.

Cindy   June 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I'm sure this is yet another post CNN will ignore, but here goes anyway.

Being a Democrat who chooses not to vote for Obama isn't being traitorous to the party. See, I am an American first and a Democrat second, and I don't think America can take four years of Obama. And with people comparing him to Moses and Jesus (I wish someone could tell me I imagined that but no, it's up there, I just checked again) it could be eight years. I love my country more than my party. Refusing to vote for Obama has nothing to do with the fact that I thought Hillary was the best candidate for the job, and everything to do with the fact that Obama falls far short on experience and judgment.

God Bless America. We're going to need it.

MBFLA   June 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

All of Congress needs to change especially the Democrats for whom we had such high expectations of the last election who have done so little (Pelosi, Reid, Conyers)!

Allen   June 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

To the people saying this was not presidential behavior, I must disagree. A president need to be human and not just a puppet in a suit. Obama is the most presidential candidate I have ever seen.

And, to the so-called Clinton supporters. You should not and can not call yourself a Clinton supporter and then vote for McCain. You would be voting against everything she believes in, including Barack Obama.

A true Clinton supporter will vote for the candidate she supports — Barack Obama.

I have a feeling most of the loud "I'll vote for McCain" whiners are Republicans anyway. There has been an active movement on the Republican side to make this look like more of a bitter brawl than it is.

In the real world, all of the Clinton supporters I know are now backing Obama. They may not be thrilled that their choice lost, but they know McCain is in a completely different world than what their candidate stands for.

Quincy   June 5th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

For those of you that have no knowledge about Middle Eastern or African Culture, you may remember the ten commandments. The stick, or staff or Rod is a symbol of tribal leadership or within a family group, it symbolizes the leader of the family. It also symbolizes power.

It was a powerful gift that he received. How many Presidential candidates every received such a gift from their constituency. History is neing made right before our eyes.

By the way, Moses not only led the Jews from bondage in Egypt using the rod to free them and sustain them in the wilderness, prior to God giving him this immense task, Moses also was King of Ethiopia prior to his instructions at the burning bush.

The rod , the stick, the staff is a powerful symbol. Let's see if Sen. McCain receives one.

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Math Lesson:

1) BUSH = MCCAIN.
2) MCCAIN = BUSH
3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = No slumping economy, Never ending war

Hypothesis: – IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster.

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

"Ooo, I support Obama. And my opinion matters more because I've been a life-long . They are all against Obama, but I'm for him. And I'm demonstrating Obama's message of 'hope and change' by continuing my personal attacks against Hillary, who is the cause of all problems in the world, including my cat's cold."

Ryan Phan   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-)

Hillary did not lose *solely* because of the media, but also because of: (1) her own inability to communicate effectively for voters to relate, and to react rather than act , and (2) superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity.

The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out

DELTADARLYN   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This country is a Mess and its not going to get better no matter who is in office. The USA has paid too much attention to every other country and their problems for years and neglected our own. We are over run with immigrants and famine and soaring prices, our own people are on the street starving and homeless while we ship millions overseas to countries who won't even let people eat it. Let other countries drill our Oil so we can pay 10 times the amount to get it back! and Soon we will need a White History month ( and thats not just being racist) its not the fact that Obama is black, he is not American..read the name people! Things can and will ONLY get worse from here! The government has written out God and without Christian leadership we are doomed. Obama lacks several good leader qualities. Can we survive another 8 years under REP party..NO can we afford the current DEM party..NO…its a lose …lose..situation. People have NO idea what they have done!

Matt   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

It's really sad that there are so any people out there who have no idea what they are talking about.
Then they get on these chats and spew their hatred toward anything good and hopeful.
Vote for whom you want and keep your negative nonsence to yourselves. Obviously your parents didn't raise you right.

As for me I'm a white, educated, christian who wants what's best for OUR country and that's Obama!

OBAMARAMA   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

"Obama is a joke. If it weren't for the black vote of 99% he would
have never beat Clinton."

Black people only make up slightly more than 10% of the US population.

In other words it's pretty much impossible for anyone in this country to get elected without grabbing a significant portion of white voters.

If someone only has black people behind them, then they're dead on arrival. If someone has support from minorities that helps them make up for a slight difference in votes from white people, well then… that person is a Democrat, and if Hillary represented the Democrats she would need to rely on black people's overwhelming support for the Dems if she hoped to beat McCain.

In other words, Hillary would have to rely on the same thing you're criticizing Obama for, and as such your comment is entirely worthless.
Winning the presidency is about getting the support of the majority of people in the United States and being mindful of how their votes will be distributed through the electoral college while doing so.

Whether that majority is composed entirely of white people with 0% from minorities, or if it's all minorities plus 20-25% of white people, or any other mix, it doesn't matter. Americans are Americans, how they're distributed by race isn't important; the Democrats just need to reach whoever they can to achieve their goals.

Dusacre   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Billy Fla and other racists out there,

If it wasn't for black voters amount many other voters, there will be no President Clinton, hence not Hillary Clinton as first lady or senator or as we know her today.

Give me a break! A 95 years old black man in America that has lived through segregation, who has witnessed slavery, and whose parents were slaves should not rejoice with many other good hearted Americans to see history in the making?

What do you have against that?

Today blacks are racist because they voted for Obama who is 1/2 black and 1/2 white?

Nobody complained when blacks voted for Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and all the white presidents since blacks were allowed to vote.

Who is racist here in reality?

I am not black but I am overjoyed to see Obama get where he is today. I will do anything in my power to help him get elected. I would have done the same with Hillary.

Miner for Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Don't mess with the man!!!!!!!!!!

kelly WI   June 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Read the WSJ. Obama would destroy our economy and our personal wealth. Would double the capital gains tax. Would raise the FICA tax. Would resind the Bush tax cuts. Investors will sell out, the stock market crash and there goes peoples retirement funds.
You may pay your bills with flowery words but most of us use our money.
More companys would have to close up or move out. More lost jobs.
Wants to Nationalize Ins. and oil cos. Might as well be called the U.S of socialism.

Celedering   June 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Well as a resident of Illinois I can tell you this…Obama has done nothing for us! He made a bunch of promises on things he was gonna fix in Springfield, but alas we have received nothing. And being a guy who voted for him that is kind of upsetting. Hell he hardly ever even showed up to vote in the state elections. He was so busy getting his presidential run going.

But in his defense I dislike him less than McCain or Hillary so he will get it. And hey once the U.S. has a black president it will be kind of hard for the world to think of us as racist anymore.

Go Obama! The best of the cardboard cutouts!

ann   June 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I was at this Town Hall Meeting, and this moment brought tears to my eyes.
ann

G & D   June 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

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

BARAKFORLIFE   June 5th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Obama has such a STUNNING personality and a quick-wit that's simply enviable. I love this guy and he will take America in the future that it's always desired. HE IS THE ONE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Though the Hillary/Sillary/Billary haters are still in rare form–KNOW THIS: Heal your self by embracing the power of CHANGE. Obama is the ONLY man for this job and he will be elected in November. HATERS STAY BACK!

spotelmo   June 5th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Has Obama not read the US Constitution? There's a little thing called "Seperation of Powers". It says he has no more power than Congress does and isn't allowed to "whup" them. Congress makes the laws. The President – which Obama will never be – merely enforces them!

Pam   June 5th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I think that Obama should ask Edwards to be his running mate….what a twosome that would be.

HSNP   June 5th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

What an idiot.

Observer   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Wow! So this is what a cult of personality sounds like. Obama the deity. I thought we believed in separating church from state.

americans wake up   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

All you people that want to write hillary on the ballot go ahead its a vote lost anyways you will be the losers at the end because hillary will be getting richer and you fools will be suffering because you will rather vote on policy but for hatred towards a black man who is part white, or cause he is a man and i bet all you idiots are so ready to cast the first stone but if we look into your lives you are all losers and you carry more sins hate that you will all die unhaapy .I am not for obama but an angry person on the fence who happens to love america but because of you people on this blog just wish i do not live in the states.

S Callahan   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is very symbolic: if you remember the story of Moses. What a wise old man to give that precious gift!

Diane   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Replying to Billy in FL, I'm white, I live in NY and i'm independent and I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA SO KEEP YOUR RACIST COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.

robb   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

It bothers me to think that a lot of Americans are narrow minded and extremely bitter. It bothers me even more to think that some of these bitter folks, possibly clinging to their guns, might live next door to me. Scary.

GC   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Stephina……You are a very scary person…to even suggest that someone try an kill another person because you do not agree with their politics is just plain crazy!!!!! I suggest you consult a psychologist….it looks like you need to take some happy pills. As for the Clinton supporters who will now vote for McSame, Hillary's and Obama's policies are almost the same…..If Hillary has enough sense to support Obama so should you!!!!!! If it turned out the other way around, I believe all of the Obama suuports would vote for your girl!!!! Let's at like adults and do what is best for our Party!!!

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!
Hispanic woman for Obama

Ryan Phan   June 5th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-)

Hillary did not lose because of the media, but because of superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity. The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out

Stew   June 5th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

LOL @ all the pathetic neocon attempts to disguise themselves as "Angry Democrats", talking smack about Obama. (Check out the comment from "Former Democrat" and tell me that doesn't sound like it was cut and pasted from some moronic neocon newsletter) Just give it up, neocons. You policies have completely and totally failed. You're not the right choice for the country. You're only the right choice for yourselves.

Give it up.

Anonymous   June 5th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I think it is great That Obama could be president….he is what we need, and I am not black, just in case you are wondering. I think it would be a terrible mistake for Hillary voters to go over to McCain….do you really want a 70 year old Bush wanna be as President. Go Obama!!!!

Mary   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Oh, yeah..that's certainly the way to work across the aisles and bring the parties together…whomp them with a stick when they don't do what you want. BO's ego and inexperience is going to destroy this country if he's elected. I agree with the comment that we survived 8 years of Bush, we can survive 4 more of McCain. Obama will ruin us.

Mike   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

FOR trisha and Mar:

GOD BLESS YOU!!

STAND STRONG
FOR CHANGE!!

OR

FALL HARD
FOR THE SAME!!!!

A Woman in Missouri   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

A very touching moment. Barack is so human.

Q   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

It is a WHITE House!!!

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Telling about Obama supporters that they still continue their attacks against Hillary instead of focusing on McCain. Is that what Obama's message of 'hope and change' about? Spending your energy on negative attacks against your own party? You guys should start listening to the message of your own candidate for once…

John o'brian   June 5th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Good, see in Action, Best Person to Cleanup the Hill or Hillary

Lanny Davis, and other Jews please go and away. They wanted Clinton to Win and Now, they are desparate to PUT in VP

It's not JEWS Money works, Its, People Voting Power is most powerful

Thanks for Internet.

PSMITH   June 5th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

This is the reason why OBAMA will never win come November!

We DESPISE all of you and you HATE all of us!

TOUCHE!

McCain '08 / Hillary '12

Fella from Chicago   June 5th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I'm surprised Obama was able to lift the stick. I wonder what he'll decide to wear during his Presidential swearing in ceremony in January; a traditional African motif or a western world influenced suit. Entertainment provided by Oprah dancing around a fire on the White House lawn to follow with dignitaries like Louis Farrakhan looking on. Of course Rev. Wright will be giving the benediction. Yes, change is coming.

DJ, LA, CA   June 5th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Speak softly and carry a big stick – to whack people bigot idiots like Mar

trisha   June 5th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Also, Billy from FL is not being "racist" for stating a fact; he chose poor words, yes, but without the black vote, he wouldn't be where he is. Relax with the finger pointing.

Karen from Charlottesville   June 5th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Lifelongdemocrat,
Who said it was Hillary's turn? As a feminist, it really bothered me that she ran on her husband's coatstrings and his experience. I didn't say much about it, but Hillary created a boondoggle with the 1994 health care plan and then retreated and spent the rest of her time in the White House writing a book about the family pets. She could have used that time to do so much more for the people she claims to care so much about.

She hasn't really impressed me with her record, as she really played second fiddle to Robert Byrd on the Armed Services Committee and was and is responsible for a lot of very wasteful earmarks that use our precious taxpayer money for things that aren't important to security.

No one, and I mean NO ONE is entitled to the most important job in the WORLD because of their gender, race or marriage, I don't care if she IS a Clinton.

HillarySkank on myspace   June 5th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Go Barack, we're behind you all the way.

Obama 08/12

another old white woman for Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Go Obama!

HereWeGo   June 5th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

good for him, he has a sense of humor. What a great president he'll make , CNN , cover the issues please… War, housing crisis, economy …

Chris, Denver CO   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Yep, Congress could use a whupping. Especially the do-nothing Republicans.

kathe oakland, california   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Oh OH Senator Obama. You better be careful. Folks like Fox news, McCain, and Hillary's folks will say "see we told you, " he is a violent man." You see Obama can't even make a joke it seems without one of you stupids demeaning it, making it a negative, or implying something not there.

It is a beautiful gift, and it implies to me that Mr. Edwards, at age 95 knows what an historic time this is. Just think all this man Mr. Charles Edwards, a 95-year old african american man has seen, suffered, been denied with much sorrow in his 95 years. So to give such a gift is wonderful. I am taking upon myself to believe this gift to Senator Obama is a signal for him to begin meeting Americans all across this country – big city, small city, rurual, country, whatever -God Bless you Sir, and if you are anything like my MAMA who is 100 years old, an african american female retired educator, whose memory is leaving daily but guess what – she knows who OBAMA is and constantly says, she has seen so much hate, fear, death in this world that she never ever thought she'd see this day – when a woman and a black man ran for President – President of the United States of America. And she reminds me whenever I bring up campaign, 'MAKE SURE I AM REGISTERED TO V O T E."

Lauren- CO   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

*****All of you "former democrats" OR "If not Clinton then McCain" are idiots.
So we get this straight—you were NEVER A DEMOCRAT to begin with, so don't disrespect the rest of us that are TRUE DEMOCRATS. Sounds to me like you are supporting Clinton because she is a WOMAN and NOT for what she stands for and what issues we face as Americans. If you were a democrat you would see that voting for McCain is going AGAINST EVERYTHING A TRUE DEMOCRAT STANDS FOR.
*If you truly support Clinton you would stop being so stubborn and listen to her when she says "it would be a terrible mistake to vote for McCain"… even she is going to support Obama.

Get over it.

Obama will be president.

Darrel from Denver   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

GREAT!

I like this man's humourous side.

By the way, where are the delegate counts now that the Supers are making their support known?

I noticed your delegate counter appears to be stuck on Tuesday's estimates. Surely, they have since gone higher for Obama and lower for Clinton?

I note this as I feel it is necessary to reflect proper accounting so as to further reflect the true state of the 'race' for those Clinton supporters who still feel they are in it and fighting.

Get beyond 2210 or so and it is TRULY over.

rich   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama is going at a great pace. I am sure the next round of Polls that come in that do not include The Clinton's in the mix will show Obama ahead even more than he was last week.
The Best move for Senator McCain to do is choose Hillary as his running mate Make her his VP choice then he may have a shot against Obama.

GO'bama   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

He's the kind a pres this country needs. One that can understand
people from different walks o' life.

Obama, U da Man!!!!! U da PRES!!!!

Obama-Republican   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Don't worry about Clinton-fanatics who threaten to vote McCain in November.

I am a cross-over Republican who is supporting Obama. There is a HUGE movement of moderate and independent-leaning republicans throwing their support behind Obama. I personally know dozens.

However, much of this vote would be contigent on Clinton not being on the ticket. Obama's message and image would be empty and meaningless if he brought her on as VP.

REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA '098

Mark   June 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Praetorian, Fort Myers

Your post is so ignorant I don't even know how to respond. Only stupid people ignore the reality and press on with idealistic stupidity–while they are becoming enslaved.
You're a lemming.

Must hurt you every night to be so jaded,angry and bitter.
You must have stopped believing in anything worthwhile a loong time ago. Sad , so sad

trisha   June 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Is it necessary in every news item to mention that BHO is the first African-American candidate to head a party ticket? Good lord; WE KNOW.

p.s. I'm probably racist for complaining.

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Yeah, right. I'll see the day when the likes of Ted Kennedy take orders from Obama… These old democrats didn't throw their support to Obama because they want to take orders. They supported him because they know they can bully him into anything. Obama will be a weak president.

Bennett   June 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Please explain to me how a Hillary supporter is voting for McCain instead of Obama just because she didn't get the nomination.
It makes no sense! If you supported Hillary than you have nothing in common with McCain and everything in common Obama. Hillary and Obama share the same basic views! Idiots…

Steve TX 34   June 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Let the hipocracy begin…continue!!! Timothy wants to blame Repubs for Hillary posts…PLEASE…Y'all can unite because you can flip n flop with no problem. Hipo-crats.

San Fran Loves Obama!   June 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

To W.L.:

You need to lighten up – get a life.

You want to talk about offensive jokes – the sources include the mindless Republicans like Cheney talking about West Virginia and inbreeding and Huckabee's gun joke about Obama.

americans wake up   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

First to all women who surpport hillary cause she is a woman not cause of her policy are idiot and that is the reason a woman can't be president.
Two all you people who who are insulting Obama are just as stupid as my cat at home you people need directions actually my cat is smarter than all you ungrateful fools.
I am bitter and angry to see how people talk on this blog you people need to grow up but i guess not because you are so blind to see beyond your own nose.
All obama people who insult hillary need to shut up and say nice thing about this woman cause what she did made obama stronger.
Please people stop blaming obama for fl and ml votes blame hallaty too she agree to this too.
Lastly blacks are not that many in the us so go back to school and learn some more you slow people on here that think obama won due to black votes didn't hillary win by white votes.
Don't let me continue with all you idiots on this blog do you people see why the world don't like american its because you people don't even like each other.
America is a poor country there are more poor people in the us than africa so you idiot better wake up and start to think about your future and your children instead of fighting over hillary losing.

Griff   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

This Guy is stupid…. The High Flyer, with Paper Wing's….

Tully   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

"OBAMA-CAROLINE KENNADY TICKET 08″

Ahhh only on cnn. Get a clue people

WHAT IS GOING ON!!!   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM. AS A FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER MYSELF UP UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO WHEN SHE DECIDED TO ACT CHILDISH AND NOT CONCEDE, I HAVE TO SAY THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY OBAMA WOULD NOT WANT HER ON HIS TICKET. FOR GOD'S SAKES, BILL CLINTON JUST SAID SOMETHING CRAZY ABOUT HIM NOT MORE THAN 3 DAYS AGO!!! AND YOU EXPECT HIM TO FORGET!!!

JUST TO BE CLEAR, HILLARY HAD 18M VOTES, OVER 75% OF THEM ARE WILLING TO SUPPORT OBAMA. PROBABLY MORE THAN THAT. ALL U PEOPLE SAYING U WON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA, REALIZE THAT THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY OF YOU.

Paizley   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Rick in NYC,

Very true and sensible post. Thank you.

Lynn   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

For the bloggers who want Carolyn Kennedy has VP. She has no experience just a name. Why would you want someone who would not question him, but be a yes person. He would need imput from all of his cabinet. I don't think he will pick Hillary because she is brillant and walk circles around him and because Michelle wants all of the spotlight.

Betty   June 5th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I've noticed a lot of Hillary supporters want Obama dead.

Maybe that's why she is "suspending" ??

Becky   June 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Stop the Hillary nonsense. It's between Obama and McCain now. I read the write-in rules and they're ridiculous. If you choose to write in Hillary, good luck! What a bunch of cry-babies. And if you vote for the heckling McCain you must be real happy with Bush politics. I think Obama will choose a VP the Hillary supporters will be happy with, and hopefully it won't be Hillary. There are other ways to unite the party without bringing Hillary into it. *Maybe* a cabinet position.

Dusacre   June 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Cindy, CA

If you are so clair voyant, how come we have president Bush. Go ahead vote for grandpa McBush. It is your choice

Independent-Cuban-American-woman-voter-for-Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

TO CINDY IN CA: SORRY BUT A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR:

MORE NATIONAL DEBT, $10 TRILLION AND COUNTING (THANKS TO 8YEARS OF BUSH!)

MORE SOLDIERS COMING HOME DEAD, MAIMED AND WORSE…. COMMITTING SUICIDE

MORE WAR WITH IRAQ AND POSSIBLY IRAQ

MORE AMERICANS GOING BANKRUPT BECAUSE OF MEDICAL DEBT THEY CAN'T PAY

MORE CHILDREN WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE

IF YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN YOU ARE FREE TO DO SO, BUT PLEASE CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES!

Marc   June 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

A vote for McCain means women loosing one of their rights. Roe v Wade. McCain said once he is President, he will work to overturn Roe v Wade. If that happens, then the women who said they will vote for McCain will then start to complain. There will be nobody to blame. Make the right choice.

Oregon Women for Obama   June 5th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Is anyone else REALLY SICK OF BRIAN KNOXVILLE TN?????

Let it go hater…you really are starting to read like a ranting psycho. I know your girl lost, but it is time to wipe your tears and MAN UP!!!

alda   June 5th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Anyone remember Jimmy Carter and how he was going to change things?

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

This will come back to bite him in the fall… he even declares he plans to strongarm Congress. Talk about total disregard for the separation of powers!

King of NJ   June 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Barock the Vote DEMS 08!

GERALD STROTHER   June 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

She problem can not cause Obams to loose .But if she can you can bet it will not be her who will be the one to run again in 2012 Obama will bet her with no problems . Sad day when she is beat by her own rules !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!
agan it has been all about her and the hell with the party!!!!

United Party   June 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

TO OBAMA SUPPORTERS: BTW, I am a STRONG Obama supporter myself but I must say that it's really disappointing to hear all the negativity towards Sen.Clinton & her supporters on these blogs…this long primary season has made Sen.Obama a stronger candidate and has vetted him in many ways….this has benefited the Obama campaign….so stop all this nastiness….if you're TRUE Obama supporters and believe the his underlying message that we need to UNITE as a nation then u will stop all the Clinton bashing….

Yawdie   June 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

We should "whup" Billy from Florida. He needs some sense!

bob from NYC   June 5th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

if all those people that voted for obama are sexists, like the hillary supporters claim. wouldnt that make the people that voted for billary racists?

so somehow it's suddenly not kosher to be a sexist, but ok to be a racist? Hmmm…sound like american history since the 1830s. :)

All of you hillary supporters voting for mccain, I hope he institute a draft and sent your son to iraq. you will deserve no less.

Charles Davis (California USA)   June 5th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Now that he has a big stick he can speak softly.

The way he can clown around like this shows that we have a real "human being" running in the general election and not just a "talking head robot" speaking about facts and stats or somewhat mythical dreams.

Hey look folks … a real person…. and that reminds me of the days when they imaged Nixon as being a "plastic man" that somehow lacked human qualities.

Terry, Dallas Texas   June 5th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

If there are really so many people who have "voted democratic every election for the past 30 years but won't this time" then how do we keep losing the White House? I think most of these people are closet Republicans who are trying the old swiftboat, fear tatic.

The reality is that registered Republicans are at an all time low while newly registered Dems are way up from 2004. All Obama has to do is keep the electorial map the same way it was in 2004 and then flip Ohio (forget FL) or even lose Ohio and flip CO, NM, IA. That makes 273. This is over people. Barrack Obama is President Obama.

Toronto   June 5th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

We love here in Toronto also… GO OBAMA GO :)

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Face reality people: Obama's campaign staff is mostly made up of ex-Clinton staff. Obama's endorsements and campaign money come from those same old democrats he keeps criticizing as 'old politics.' Are you really that naive to think all these people support Obama because they want to change? No. They support him because they expect him to be their puppet. The only change he'll bring to Washington is a change in name only. The establishment will still control everything, including him.

no good options   June 5th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

A vote for mccain is voting for a third bush term, just like voting for Obama is like voting for another Jimmy Carter term. If you want government spending and taxes to soar and ruin our already troubled economy, vote for Obama.

I am a democrat and am voting mccain, not because I supported Clinton and am jaded but because I genuinely think Mccain would make a better president.

Lance   June 5th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

@Rick in NY

FINALLY a voice of reason!

Make the bumper sticker;
Hillary supporter for Obama '08!

Dennis   June 5th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Republican trolls pretending to be hillary supporters…go away you're not fooling anyone.

joe   June 5th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Wow — lucky a typical whitey didn't say that.

Hey little man Obama — you have as much clout as my a##.

bernj   June 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

California Girl June 5th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary can use the stick when she becomes the VP

They won't have sticks when Hillary becomes VP.

smokesignals   June 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

CNN -

Your headline of "neck in neck" with McCain is biased reporting in my book. CBS poll has Obama ahead by a full 9 points.

Just goes to show how inaccurate they are.

Go Obama!

FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER   June 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

OBAMA

ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEADER!!!!!!!!!!!!

FEMALE FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER.

Peter E   June 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Democrats have been griping about how Bush bullied congress for the last 8 years. Now that's it's their man they don't seem to mind an overpowered executive branch…

Carl from MI   June 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I think Obama should ask Gore to be VP again. That will shut up all the Hillary supporters, and I'd like to see Hillary or Bill bad mouth him after being his VP for 8 years.

After all, who is MORE qualified to be the Democratic VP choice than Gore? The entire Hillary nation would finally shut up about it. It's time for them to just grow up and join the rest of us adults.

Lisa   June 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hillary Clinton should exit the race with caution and she is doing so. Her supporters from what I have seen in blogs are prepared not to vote or vote for McCain. We are unhappy with the way the media has favored Obama from the start. Actually, CNN should collect a check from the Obama campaign for getting him the nomination!
Lisa, Nevada

Cindy,CA   June 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

A vote for McCain is not a vote against Clinton…It is a vote for the 2nd best candidate for President. Obama is not a choice, he's a disaster waiting to happen…Clinton is the best choice of the party but they wanted someone to control…Clinton is too smart and tough to be controlled by the elites in the "New Democratic Party". I am sad she is still being treated so badly by the party elites…

I will vote for McCain in November with the hope that in 4 years I can vote for Hillary again. Goodbye democrats, I will stay Independant, my new party of choice.

dave   June 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

That's presidential?

Lisa   June 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

CNN should be able to use the stick too since they are responsible for making him the DEM nominee with bias reporting.

F, MPLS   June 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

U can hate all you want, but the truth of the matter is Obama is going to be our next president. So please continue hating………

Dan (Redmond, WA)   June 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I think it's hillarious that people think that this was 'offensive'. Did you watch the video and take it in context?

C'mon! Using words like "violence" to describe this exchange???

You're talking about a 95 year-old man who has waited his entire life for a moment like this. I am an Asian-American and neither I, nor any other race in this country can truly grasp the significance of this for African-Americans.

It saddens me that a politician cannot act like a human being and be respected for it.

Please learn to take things in context or look up the word sarcasm in the dictionary.

Bruce   June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

It's about time somebody is going to whup the Democrats in Congress. Pelosi, Reid, Murtha, Boxer, watch out! A new sheriff is coming to Washington. His name is Obama and he is going to whup you!

LifeLongDemocrat   June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I'm a Hillary supporter and I am angry. he should have never entered the race as she was the first viable woman for the job. He could have run later and gotten more experience! So don't blame the Republicans…we are angry!

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

IT TAKES LOVE, COURAGE, & INTELLIGENCE TO LEAD

A NATION. OUR BARACK HAS ALL THREE & THEN SOME.

vw   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

HE CAN BE A GOOD PASTER, A GOOD CIVIL ACTIVITIST, BUT ABSOLUTELY PRESIDENT.

willie whyte   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

i think barack obama is going to have to withstand about 15% of hillary supporters voting for john mccain by the time november comes around. that is my opinion whether or not hillary is on the ticket. it is such a waste of democratic votes simply because of the "hate" feelings.
however i believe barack can still win the presidency given that scenario.
i truly believe my grandkids deserve the future that barack is trying to give them, rather than the future john mccain is looking to create.
i'm a republican who will change sides for what i believe america deserves.

stacy   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

2 days and he is already taking on some of George Bush's comedian
tactics.

aware   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Goodness gracious – this isn't the Obama I knew! :(

Former Democrat: I will support an American hero. And, the winner is John McCain! :)

Christiane from Germany   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Billy Fla please show Respect. Mr. Obama, you are our Hope.
Yes we can

arc, Lugano CH   June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I didn't think people like Billy Fla still existed in the United States in 2008.

This election year has been historic in so many ways. Citizens around the world have been watching very closely!

Senator Barack Obama inspires a new day in America, a nation that was a shining beacon in the world not so long ago and will be again!….and then there is the America of Billy Fla.

Hanging with Hillary   June 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

He's going to "whip Congress?" Let's see if he can whip McCain first. I get the feeling Obama couldn't "whip" his way out of a paper bag, not without help from his wife and Oprah.

Donna   June 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Why is it that the media doesn't get it with Obama.

It's not that they don't like him.
They don't like his church.
They don't like his beliefs.
They don't like his friends; Revered Wright/Father Pflager
They don't like his middle name.

Change to any of those is not at all Presidential.
It is just scary

Independent for Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Stephina – this comment is disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Stephina June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Oh, please – Obama – go take a convertible ride through Dallas!!!!

Dusacre   June 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Billy Fla,

If it wasn't for black voter and other voters, there will be no President Clinton, hence not Hillary Clinton as first lady or senator or as we know her today.

Give me a break! A 95 years old black man in America that has lived through segregation, who has witnessed slavery, and whose has parents were slaves should not rejoice with many other good hearted Americans to see history in the making?

What do you have against that?

Today blacks are racist because they voted for Obama who is 1/2 black and 1/2 white?

Nobody complained when blacks voted for Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and all the white presidents since blacks were allowed to vote.

Who is racist here in reality?

TJ Johnson   June 5th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Note that the man has lived 95 years without Obama's health care plan. Imagine that!! Don't we have to have the government controlling our health to live that long?

GATOR'S MOM   June 5th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I don't know about the rest of the country but I know that Obama has so moved this party to where it needs to be!!!!! My sister, was a dedicated Republican ,told me she was Voting for Obama! And she lives in California and white too.

So to all the Haters …

Why? Just get it togeather and know that Obama will be our next President of The United States. So relax and enjoy the ride there to the Whitehouse. Wake up now and not when we get there!

vw   June 5th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

NOW YOU CAN BELIEVE WHAT WRIGHT SAID BEFORE AT HIS CHURCH?

JC from NJ   June 5th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

He hasn't been the nominee for 48 hours and already the people are lavishing him with personal gifts. Don't be a player hater and get behind this good and honest man. Am I the only one that sees this country is in the crapper and this hero is here to save us and you too?!!

BigAce   June 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Don't get sucked into the comments posted here by supposed HRC
supporters who are pledging their support for McSame.

THEY ARE POSERS, FAKES, FRAUDS.

Ignore them. If they are genuine, so be it, let them make own decision and live with it.

We just have to make sure that the idependants and republicans not voting for McSame come over to our side and support OBAMA.

Margaret   June 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

What a wonderful gesture, from one generation to the 'now' generation. NOW we will have someone in Washington who cares about all Americans.

God bless Senator Obama and God Bless the USA!!

Grant   June 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Health care is generally seen among supporters of Hillary Clinton as her strongest point. Barack Obama should take advantage of this by appointing her as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The job would be perfect for her.

California Girl   June 5th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary can use the stick when she becomes the VP.

Dmex   June 5th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

"Stephina June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Oh, please – Obama – go take a convertible ride through Dallas!!!!"

Jesus Lady! What is wrong with you!!! How Dare you say that!!!

Wow,
I hope all the Hillary Supporters read posts by people like Stephina and see who you are getting involved with.

Uncle Sam   June 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"Billy Fla" – The entire African American population of the U.S. on only about 12.5%. It would be impossible for Obama to win the nomination if he only got the Black vote. To win the nomination you need votes from all ethnic groups.

CB   June 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

TO HILLARY SUPPORTERS:

Not everyone who supports Obama (or Clinton) are vile and filled with hate. I have been for Obama since the beginning but Hillary was my second choice. And I would have voted for her and donated to her if she won. And I support her as VP.

ALSO – I'm certain Hillary will get a position in the cabinet or somewhere that is what she wants – SO A VOTE FOR McCAIN IS A VOTE AGAINST HILLARY getting a leadership role in government.

TO OBAMA SUPPORTERS:

Remember that republicans are posing as democrats on these blogs trying to get us to fight – some might be posing as Clinton supporters and some as Obama supporters. Don't take the bait. Be decent to fellow democrats.

Marcus B.   June 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

What a REAL person!!! That's what humor is. Not "that's Barack Obama dodging a bullet," or whatever Huckabee said. I love this man and he's going to win this by a landslide.

Obama/Sebelius 2008

Lauren   June 5th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

To Rick in NYC:

"As a Hillary supporter, I will do my part and rally behind the Democratic Nominee, Senator Obama. How Hillary's followers can really think voting for McCain is the answer to their woes, I have no idea. Obama and Hillary have almost the same stances on every issue. McCain is worlds apart from both of them.

This really isn't fair. You talk of them unifying the party … do your part. Stand behind the candidate that Hillary will be standing behind. It's absurd to do anything else. Barack Obama has my vote, even as I peel my Hillary stickers off my car bumper. Grow up people. This is much more important than your shattered egos over the primary loss of someone that doesn't even know you exist."

Amen to that! About time we heard some common sense instead of bitter divisiveness, from both sides I might add. Thanks Rick!

Ed from ALBERTA Canada   June 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I am not sure that you will print this as I am from Canada and I have no real value as far your election goes but..

I cannot believe that your moderator actually printer the the previous statement above from "Stephina" in which /she said

"Oh, please – Obama – go take a convertible ride through Dallas!!!!"

That is tasteles hateful and very disgusting..come Moderator of comments how could you in good conscience print that…
If I continue to see statements like this being accepted by your moderator ..I will not only stop viewing your web page and but also stop watching CNN and encourage my friends up here in Canada to do so also..
Our province up here has the label of being "redneck" but even up here the statement from Stephina would not even be uttered…
Come on CNN ..I realize that censorship sucks but catering to statements by actually posting them such as what Stephina said cannot be condoned…

Ed from ALBERTA Canada   June 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I am not sure that you will print this as I am from Canada and I have no real value as far your election goes but..

I cannot believe that your moderator actually printer the the previous statement above from "Stephina" in which /she said

"Oh, please – Obama – go take a convertible ride through Dallas!!!!"

That is tasteles hateful and very disgusting..come Moderator of comments how could you in good conscience print that…
If I continue to see statements like this being accepted by your moderator ..I will not only stop veiwing your web page and but also stop watching CNN and encourage my friends up here in Canada to do so also..
Our province up here has the label of being "redneck" but even up here the statement from Stephina would not even be uttered…
Come on CNN ..I realize that censorship sucks but catering to statements by actually posting them such as what Stephina said cannot be condoned…

We're behind you Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Cnn probably won't post this but….

Hillary Clinton supporters are laughable with ther comments.

I am soooo proud to be a white american today.

Can't wait to say President Obama!

You are stately articulate, honest and you're just what our country needs!

vw   June 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

See, it is the typical IMAGE OF "B votes/supports B".
Don't you agree now that Democratic Party has been hijacked by the B community?
God bless USA…

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

BARACK OBAMA WE LOVE YOU RIGHT BACK.

Fitz   June 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Former democrat,
Go to the independent party who need ya. Maybe you and that hack Lou Dobbs can bunk together. Ever notice he always criticizes Obama and for the most part his guests always feel likewise but he rarely has anyone on that supprots Obama on the same crack panel.

For the record you are the one who sounds like a clown.

Charlotte   June 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

The race is tight because of his arrogance, he brushed Clinton off his shoulders, and we know what that really meant. We who support her are angry at the media and the DNC for the way they have tried to push her out. Why wasn't everyone up in arms when Kennedy took his fight to the convention and he needed 800 delegates. Everyone is trying to portray her as a villian for campaigning to the end. A party destroyer for her determination to fight for the votes of every American. Why , because she is a woman? Obama owes a lot of favors the news today explains Deans support of Obama. How many more favors will Obama begin to repay? What did he promise Nancy Pelosi? The Kennedy support must mean a Kennedy as VP? Kerry, what is his pay back? Maybe if enough of them can be a Secretary of something we can change congress. They will have to vacate their seats and open up the election process. That is of course if Obama makes it in November. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballots as will my brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles etc. thirty that I know of, and they know people that I don't. Obama-bots say those who voted for Hillary because she is a woman, are sexist. What does that make Obama supporters who voted for him because he is black..RACIST? I thought so

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Praetorian, Fort Myers

Shut up.lol. I don't think you know what the definition of ignorance is because it be a big fat picture of you under it!! lol.

Thats right Obama we welcome you with open hands!!! Black,white,mexican, whatever you are a President and hater and in November!!

Obama 2008!! We believe!

Beware or Republican posers   June 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Be careful Democrats.

Alot of Republicans are writing these blogs trying to
stir up more dissension between us.

Real Dems, even if you are strongly for Hillary or Obama,
dont allow yourself to vote out of anger.

Voting for McCain is the worst thing you could do.

We have nothing in common with direction he wants
to take this country.

If the economy was good, gas prices were low, housing was
affordable, America was respected abroad, the war in Iraq was over and the country was safe,
it wouldnt matter how much I liked or disliked the President.

DONT LET YOUR ANGER VOTE FOR YOU.

I have never made a good decision with anger built up.

Ray H in Gainesville VA   June 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Brian in Knoxville writes:
"
I am a Democrat who loves his country too much to vote for or support in any way a candidate from any party who is not known, experienced and qualified for the office."

Let me correct you on his qualification:

Age and Citizenship requirements – US Constitution, Article II, Section 1

No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States, at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.

So please, you and others stop saying he isn't qualified.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

NO LEADER OF OURS IN RECENT HISTORY

HAS HAD THIS MUCH LOVE FOR US.

SAD TO SAY TO MANY OF THEM WE HAVE BEEN

NOTHING BUT A MEANS FOR THEM TO GET A BUCK.

go OBAMA!   June 5th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

OBAMA 08!…. how can you call yourself a democrat if you vote for McCain. It doesn't make since! GO OBAMA, lets make history!

lil   June 5th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Made me wish my father could have lived to see this day.

Danny, Democrat from AZ   June 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Obama is a phenomenal individual. I can't wait to vote for him in November.

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

All you crazy obssesed supporters of HRC need to stop. I am a Obama supporter but if HRC would of won Id give my vote to her. Only because I believe that both of them are true Americans. We need to all work together and get the republicans out!! I am tired of seeing our country go down!! Voting for McSame will only be hurting you!! That man stands for nothing HRC or Obama stands for. Half of you sound jeolous and prejudice. GOD have mercy on you!

Tired of the hatred! Tired of the BS! Stop the drama and vote Obama!

You know this man means well. You just can accept the fact that he is the nominee… Don't vote at all. I wish you werent ignorant.

Theresa   June 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I really wish the Clinton followers would at least try to be gracious. One side had to "lose" but really in the end with a Democrat in the White House we all win.

Obama is a "real" person. He's not a stuffed suit. He is on the surface and not uptight.

I find it sooooo refreshing!!

TimeForChange   June 5th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Obama won because he had better "planning and organization" and presented a platform that spoke to the nation's desire to deviate from the political disaster known as the Bush Administration. Furthermore, he was by far the most presidential candidate. Hillary fell victim to a campaign that inspired a nation when all she attempted was to remind everyone how good it was when Bill was in office.

By the way…if Hillary hadn't received 90% of the female vote she wouldn't have even been in contention for the nomination.

fairandstraight   June 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

CNN, please stop postiing racial comments on your blogs. This is not about blacks or whites it's about healing our country. Both candidates had diverse voters. I have been voting for about thirty years and never been ask my race, age or religion on the ballot.

Enough already!   June 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Well at least there is enough disgruntled Democrats to get a Third Party some recognition.

Nader/Gonzales '08

Me, Brooklyn, NY   June 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

He is the Congressmen, he is the Congress himself. Is he going to whup himself also? Who does he have on mind when he said "them"? As Independent I'm going to vote against Obama, doesn't matter who is on the other side. People, who are pro-Obama had been manipulated by lobbyst and media. Sorry for you, naive Americans.

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

To: "Rick in NYC June 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET"

I wish everyone would echo your same sentiments.
All Democrats should take a page from you, and stand behind our nominee. Nothing was "stolen". This race was won fair and square (the same way that Bill won it in the 90's – wink, wink).

Democrats unite.

Georgia Voter   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter who hunts, fishes, carries a gun, etc. I'm what a Republican is supposed to be. And I take offense to anyone calling another racist for saying they will not vote for Obama. It isn't racist for a former Hillary supporter to say they'd rather vote McCain. Stupid maybe, but not racist. Bitter and ignorant are better words to describe these former Hillary supporters who were so blinded by the fact she was a woman or that her last name was Clinton to see how she really ran her campaign. She was bitter, nasty, and walked the same line dredged out by Karl Rove. Obama repeatedly took the high road. If they don't see it, then fine. They can do what they want, but you can't defeat ignorance with more ignorance.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

JOHN MCCAIN IS TELLING US EVERY DAY HE WANTS TO CONTINUE THE WAR. ON DAY ONE THAT IS MCCAIN'S MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVE HE AND BUSH ARE RIGHT ABOUT THIS WAR. WE NEED TO LISTEN CLOSELY TO WHAT MCCAIN IS SAYING WHEN HE TELLS US OBAMA WANTS TO END THE WAR. PLEASE DON'T VOTE FOR MCCAIN, HE IS ONLY RUNNING TO PROVE HE WAS RIGHT ABOUT THIS WAR AND TO BOMB IRAN.

OBAMA MAMA   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Obama will be the first African American President. He represents the best in all of us with his ethnic background and being raise by his grandparents who were white. He can truly have empathy in a way no other candidate can for all races.

I take it as sign that he will officially be named the Democratic nominee is on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech. Martin Luther King's oldest son just had his first child – a daughter Yolanda Renee King. I see this as a rebirth for our nation and the realization of King's Dream moving onto a new generation.

Brian Knoxille, TN   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Here's an idea that could work:

Congress should impose a tax on flowery speeches with orgasmic flourishes and on all empty rhetoric. That way, the government would just be rakin' it in from Obama's campaign every time he speaks. He can totally solve all our fiscal problems just by opening his mouth in public.

HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN

McCain for President '08
Vote YES to experienced and qualified leadership from a moderate Republican!

Obama is a second-rate, sleazy lightweight.

Linda   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Old fat white lady here–all for Obama!

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Princeton,NJ

If Obama loses you lose idiot…

Brett   June 5th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Wow, this is inspiring. Truly. Making jokes about healthcare reform while people are dying.

Kind of reminiscent of our current president….

OBAMA 4 PRESIDENT   June 5th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Has Anyone Seen Hillary!

Tre   June 5th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Looks like there's a new hate group in America!!! You are enraged because the black man beat your white woman fair and square. So now you are threatening to attack your own party, African Americans and innocent Americans in the process. I dare you!!!! I PROMISE, YOU WILL NEVER SEE A WHITE WOMAN NOMINATED BY THE DEMOCRATS IN YOUR LIFETIME. YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO WOMEN AND HAVE ALREADY SET BACK ALL THEY HAVE GAINED IN AMERICA.

sarah   June 5th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

hasnt he beaten us all over the head enough already? please tell this fake to shut up and sit down!!!!

Stacy Clarks   June 5th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I LOVE THIS GUY!!!

To Billy: not only are Black like 14% of this population, and cannot alone carry a nominee, meaning a LOT more whites voted for him to win

and two, so you think its unfair for black to vote for Obama and okay if women vote for hillary. Bottom line, PEOPLE LOVE THIS COUNTRY FOR THEIR FREEDOM TO VOTE FOR WHOEVER!!! So don't knock people for expressing their rights!!

and lastly, a pro Obama vote was not necessarily an anti-hillray vote. If Black voted for him because they are PROUD, then you can't knock them for that. If women voted voted for hillary because they were proud, then you can't knock them either! Either way, vote for what makes sence to you and do not look down on others for their vote, that is waht makes america america!!!!!!

You can try and sway people to vote a certain way based on what they stand for, but to get mad and say black should not vote for Obama because they are proud of the first balck candidate is just plain ignorant and hateful….lat time i checked, this is a free country, and we can vote for who best represents us!!!!

HerbTee   June 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Senator Obama, please use that stick to whup Lanny Davis as hard as you can!

Obama/Sebelius for 2008

Antoinette from New Carrollton, MD   June 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!

ANGIE   June 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

cmon people give him abreak hes human so if you tell a joke or do a funny thing its wrong cmon i like that he can be funny and serious at the same time lighten up people he still is HUMAN!!!!!!

Voting Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I love Obama!! No matter what I noticed people are always going to say something smart… Leave him alone. All he wants to do is make everything better for us Americans, yet some of you people are talking about voting for McCain. Put that prejudiceness aside and think about what is best for the USA. You are only sealing your fate with that nonsense. Crazy yet funny.

Obama 2008!! Its about the people not oil!! NO MORE REPUBLICANS!

Not offended in WV   June 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I just hope that he surprises all of the Hillary supporters (myself included) and becomes one of the best Presidents this country has ever had, if not I told you so will be ringing loud and clear from nearly 18 million people.

Kenneth   June 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Congress to Obama. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!

We just have to keep our constituents happy. You keep on acting like you run something, though.

Ed from PA   June 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Hit 'em with a stick!

Deb   June 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Brian Knoxville it is unbelievable that knowing the state of the Company you would elect George Bush's policies for four more years. What is wrong with this country?

Jason   June 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

awesome hijinks. very Presidential

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hmmm,
It's funny how people say "without the Black vote", Obama could not have won. That's interesting, because didn't he win like 30+ states. Most of which are predominantly "NON BLACK".

That's about as foolish as saying "Without the women vote", then Hillary would not have one.

Duh, every vote counts regardless of your specific race, sex, religion, or creed.

Democrats unite.

Proud Hispanic American for Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Integrity, intelligence, strength.
Vote Obama 2008.

Windy   June 5th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

This simple gesture and unique gift from a common, elderly old man to a new generational leader was not only emotionally touching, Obama has a unique gift of converting a simple moment into a powerful and memorable message

Jack   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Obama should raise his butt and hand over the stick to McCain come November.

annoyed and disgusted   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

LB, just because someone does not support Obama does not mean they are racist. In fact, YOUR racism (though not towards blacks obviously) has been revealed.

jan   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Obama–you won't win……you offended a lot of people with your church and choice of friends.

We won't forget……….we are not fooled by people

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

White/Black/Brown Veteran Brothers–

Your post is so ignorant I don't even know how to respond. Only stupid people ignore the reality and press on with idealistic stupidity–while they are becoming enslaved.
You're a lemming.

Princeton,NJ   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

OBAMA IS A FAKE! I CANT WAIT FOR NOV AND SEE OBAMA LOSE

Anonymous   June 5th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Every Clinton supporter I talk to first says, "I'm not a racist.", then a bunch of other stuff, then, about half the time, they actually finish, "and I'm not voting for that black man!", or words to that effect. 'Nuff said.

Dillia   June 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

It never suprises me that old antiquated attitudes are really what keeps this country separated. If everyone jumps off the color bandwagon, then maybe just maybe ,all of us together, could just focus on the issues, to determine the next leader of our great country…Have we as Americans, (no matter what color), so petty, we can't move forward? Those who are willing to vote for McSame, are you really ready to let gas prices climb to $10 per gallon, continue the Iraq / Iran war over oil, keep letting our country over run with illegals, keeping everyone divided, until the Chinese and Arabs unite and take over our country? Is that what you really want? Oh, and don't forget about all the American lives, that will continue to be lost, fighting a war we cannot win….Do you really want the entire rest of the world to continue hating us?

It's your call America, at the end of the day, we are still in this together,like it or not. Be smart and make the right choice, before it's too late. God bless our country. The greatest country on earth, before we are completely bankrupted by this unwinnable war.
We all bleed red, white and blue.

Chi4Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

We believe you about the "Whoopin" Barack.
I bet Hillary could testify to that………….

But hold up, McCain is next in line to get his "whoopin".
He will be calling you "Daddy" when it's all over.

Rick in NYC   June 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

As a Hillary supporter, I will do my part and rally behind the Democratic Nominee, Senator Obama. How Hillary's followers can really think voting for McCain is the answer to their woes, I have no idea. Obama and Hillary have almost the same stances on every issue. McCain is worlds apart from both of them.

Am I the only Hillary supporter that realizes even if ALL the votes and Delegates from Florida and Michigan were counted the way they were distributed, she still would not have won? She still would have have needed Superdelegates to put her over the top maybe if she were ahead as well. The superdelegates ruined the party except if they had voted for her instead.

This really isn't fair. You talk of them unifying the party … do your part. Stand behind the candidate that Hillary will be standing behind. It's absurd to do anything else. Barack Obama has my vote, even as I peel my Hillary stickers off my car bumper. Grow up people. This is much more important than your shattered egos over the primary loss of someone that doesn't even know you exist.

Hillary supporter for Obama '08!

Adam   June 5th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I love his sense of humor and how he plays it off as serious. But at the same time, you know he is serious about being tough.

I really respect this guy for being human instead of nothing but a mindless political robot.

Eric Abbiss   June 5th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Obama consistently encourages me daily! Statesman, intelligent, humble, and a sense of humor. I wouldn't care if he was purple in color! He's the most uplifting presidential candidate we have had since RFK.

Chris M.   June 5th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

This man has been my hero since his Senatorial election and his books. Illinois for Obama '08!!!

lindsay m   June 5th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

wow. we'll actually have a clever president who can tell a story and crack a joke while still looking and sounding like a grown man. what a change from the last 8 years!!!

i am a young white non-college educated woman and i picked obama for the win in early january. i want the first female president to have gotten there on her own, not ridden her husband's coat-tails to the top.

Turnabout is Fair Play   June 5th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

"Billy Fla June 5th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Obama is a joke. If it weren't for the black vote of 99% he would
have never beat Clinton.

This guy couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

Write Hillary on the Ballot or vote McCain

NO OBAMA"
————————————————————————————————

Ah Billy, your ignorance just shines through like a nuclear core in the night. Only 13% of blacks in NC voted for Obama even if that was 90% of the black In NC; Why don't you stop and do some research or are you of that generation in W. Virginia or Kentucky and can't help yourself because of your inbreeding. You claim he couldn't figure his way out of a paper bag, since he beat Hillary, what does that say about her then? :-/

Obama/Sebelius or Nunn '08/12

Chris   June 5th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

As a McCain Supporter I think you Hillary Zealots are acting rather silly…..

I find that all you people screaming that you'll vote for McCain because Hillary is not the Nominee to be extremely ignorant. I ask you this…why did you support Hillary?? Was it because of her policies? Was it because she belonged to the Democratic Party? Or was it because she was a woman?

I challenge all of you who would rather vote for McCain than Hillary to truthfully answer this question: Why would you vote for someone who has the complete opposite views and policies of Hillary just because Obama is the nominee?

The Republican party does not need flip-flops like yourself trying to represent our values and ideals. You got in bed with Clinton and the Dems……STAY in that bed. We don't need you to win this election.

darren   June 5th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

gotta love this dude!!!

anthony   June 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

wrong!!!!!!!!
mccain and republicans will whup u

Texas   June 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Billy Fla you are just one racist biggot !!! its not obama faults that he got the black votes in such a higher percentage. Remember last year in September, Nov through Dec. they said (clinton camp) he wasnt black enough following the polls and now you are whining!!! please go vote McCain.. who do u thing you are? You represent the past just as Mcbush!goodnite and goodfight

Desmond Sequeira   June 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Thank you OBAMA, for telling people clearly "to settle down" and have some Fun, with that big stick.
Hope people are capable of lightening up. Or, will your detractors be waiting to pick on every sentence you utter, like you're "not a believer in making decisions fast" I am sure the Repubs are going to pick up where Mrs. Clinton left off about the 3 am phone call, after that!

james   June 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

ohhhh, Obami boy, have you a lot to learn.

Politics isn't politics because we love it. It's there because there's too much disagreement. You cannot alone change it. Jimmy Carter thought he could do it… that didn't happen.

You are not a super hero nor are you a more intelligent person than all the other former presidents. Sorry, but you'll find out soon enough.

Hillary supporters UNITE for her in 2012. She at least knows what she can change and what she can't alone change.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12
Obama – NEVER

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL   June 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

THIS NEEDS TO BE ON THE FRONT PAGES OF ALL NEWS SOURCES! IT NEEDS TO BE ON THE HEADLINES NEWS!

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS AWESOME! I BET OBAMA WILL CHERISH THIS THE REST OF HIS LIFE!

THIS WAS NOT A THOUGHTLESS GIFT THIS ELDER GAVE TO OBAMA. IT WAS ONE FILLED WITH MUCH PRIDE AND THANKFULNESS THAT GOD ALLOWED HIM TO LIVE TO SEE THIS DAY, A DAY MOST OF US NEVER THOUGHT WE WOULD EVER SEE!

A WALKING STICK IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT EACH STEP INTO THE FUTURE!

OBAMA WE ARE SO VERY, VERY PROUD OF YOU!

TO ALL THAT HELPED TO MAKE THIS DAY HAPPEN I SAY THANK YOU I DO REALIZE FOR A MANY OF YOU IT MEANT PUTTING ASIDE A LOT OF FEARS AND HATREDS, BUT YOU DID IT AND FOR THAT I SAY THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL AS WE WALK INTO THE FUTURE TOGETHER AND UNITED!

Sinic Marsh   June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I think that Caroline Kennedy would bridge the gap and would be an excellent choice for Obama's Vice President

Lauren- CO   June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

All of you "former democrats" OR "If not Clinton then McCain" are idiots.
So we get this straight—you were NEVER A DEMOCRAT to begin with, so don't disrespect the rest of us that are TRUE DEMOCRATS. Sounds to me like you are supporting Clinton because she is a WOMAN and NOT for what she stands for and what issues we face as Americans. If you were a democrat you would see that voting for McCain is going AGAINST EVERYTHING A TRUE DEMOCRAT STANDS FOR.
*If you truly support Clinton you would stop being so stubborn and listen to her when she says "it would be a terrible mistake to vote for McCain"… even she is going to support Obama.

Get over it.

Obama will be president.

steven from S.F. California   June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Right on!!! Finally someone that tells it like it is. I'm so proud of our president to be Obama. God bless and protect him. We love you Obama!

Lewis   June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

No Debby, that's the way modern Americans speak. Look into it.

Stephina   June 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Oh, please – Obama – go take a convertible ride through Dallas!!!!

Walt   June 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

For all of you folks out there who will not vote for Obama because he is black (BILLY), I just have one little request. ADMIT IT!

Stop saying that Hillary was more qualified. Stop saying that he is inexperienced. Stop saying McCain is more experienced.

Just be honest and say you won't vote for him because he is black. Be honest.

Any honest racists out there?

Brian Knoxille, TN   June 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I just had the best idea ever:

Congress can impose a tax on tax flowery speeches and empty rhetoric. That way, Obama can solve all our fiscal problems just by opening his mouth in public. The government would just be rakin' it in from Obama's campaign every time he speaks.

HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN

McCain for President '08
Vote YES to experienced and qualified leadership from a moderate Republican!

Former Democrat   June 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

What a clown!

I have sent in my paperwork to change my party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, and that is after being a loyal Democrat for the last 30 years. I donated to McCain last night and will continue to do so until I reach the max, just like I did with Hillary.

I will vote for McCain in November. NOTHING Obama says or does between now and then will ever change my mind, not even if he does the hippo dance with fat Oprah. The primary was stolen from the most qualified candidate, and my Florida vote wasn't counted when it would have made a difference thanks to the idiotic leadership of the Democratic Party.

I cannot vote for an inexperienced, radical left-wing racist who has very questionable connections and has said some very strange things in his book. His wife is even worse than he is.

I survived eight years of Bush. McCain is better than Bush and FAR better than Obama. I can survive four years of McCain. I'm not sure any of us would survive four years of Obama.

I can wait until 2012 to elect a better Democrat than Obama. He's the worst I've ever seen.

Venus   June 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Our Man!

Gotta love him! Nice to see a change = great sense of humor!

People can say what they want————- He is going to be our next president and he is going to be a GREAT president!

Go President Obama!

Steven   June 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Yes Let's Go Obama

Obama/Nunn '08

al   June 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Funny man. Not like the smirking immature cowBOY we had last time. A more intelectually mature funny man.

Jennifer   June 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

This guy is great. You can't help but love him.

Remember 18 million voted for him too. And he won Illinois, and Minnesota which is a Midwestern swing state. This man is going places, and I can't wait to see him as president in 2009.

Rich   June 5th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

No more Bush!!!!!

Please be careful   June 5th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I read a post on a different string that purported to quote the Audacity of hope. Having read “Audacity” twice, I believe the quote is inaccurate – in fact, totally made up. Beware, as the lying, fearmongering, hatemongering smear campaign is beginning.

To Bill Fla:
Please keep blogging. The more filth you purvey, the more repulsed decent Americans will be from you cause. That's why I believe strongly in free speach, because people like you reveal yourselves with it .. and, yes, I put Rev. Wright's worst statements in that category, too!

To others, don't worry about those kind of posts – the only ones that will pay any attention to such crap are racists, and they weren't going to vote for Obama anyway.

Kelly Straus   June 5th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Lanny Davis and Bob Johnson! Dear God! You couldn't find two people MOST UNLIKELY to persuade Obama to accept Hillary as his VP…yet these clowns are leading the noisy and annoying campaign.

Way to go Obama for not being pressured away from good judgement! Real presidents don't get persuaded by implicit threats, they make decisions based on sound judgement not fear. To concede to something as meek as yapping Chi hua hua, Lenny Davis, or as self-absorbed as Bob Johnson, would be undoubtedly, be an act of APPEASEMENT.

So sad!   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

To Billy Fla,

You should petition your state to fund for better schooling in your area. As it sounds, you didn't receive the best education as a kid, if you had, you might realize that the only joke is the ignorance coming from your way of thinking.

Regards,
FROM A FORMER REPUBLICAN!!!!

KE   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I'd like to see McCain and Obama two man campaigning together and talk about the healthcare. I really want to see where Sen. Obama stands. We still don't know much about him. He has been protected by the media too much. "Trust" is important.

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

What a wonderful gesture!

Thank you Charles Edwards.

I can just imagine how this American must be feeling, he is 95 years young, and I am pretty sure that, even a few short weeks ago, he would never have believed that he would be witnessing this "AWESOME HISTORICAL" event!

This is really a very exciting, and astounding period in American History

George M.   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I can't believe anyone would seriously consider voting for McCain after all of his gaffes on what's supposedly his "strong suit" – handling the mess in Iraq – especially if one were a Hillary Clinton supporter up to this point. The idea that Grampy McSame is acceptable to a person of progressive politics is just ridiculous.

Obama '08

Yolanda/SA, Tx   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Billy in Florida..IF it were not for the 99% black vote???? Come on!! we could say the same for the so called popular white vote for Hillary.

Please grow up!!! This is why certain people do not need to say anything on these blogs. You sound very ignorant…

CNN please post this!!! It is truly time to come together as one party and stop all this racist talk.

Alex   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Heather June 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I personally will love seeing Obama in the White House for the next eight years as all you republicans have loved seeing Bushthe past eight. wait a minute, that's right, you all regret that vote now.

————

people just don't get it. They need to use their brain sometimes. Instead of bringing hate, they should way in both things, write cons and pros. Who has more pros and less cons? Then make the judgement. Republicans, don't be stupid, make the right decision!!

Amber   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Ummm…whats with a stick as a "gift". I'm gonna go give him a "rock".

Linda   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Mr. Edwards made that maple walking stick himself. It is beautiful, and hopefully it will help Senator Obama walk to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as our President in January 2009

Alex in TX   June 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Hey Billary…quick, they are repossessing your trailer. Make sure you get the confederate flag out first.

How's the General Lee running these days?

GREG   June 5th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

OBAMA-CAROLINE KENNADY TICKET 08

keisha   June 5th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

It sounds great. And who is Obama going to "Whup"? His Democratic majority, like Pelosi, Reid, Dodd, Murtha and everybody else who worries about reelection? He's gonna "whup" the minority Republicans? Why does he think Hillary failed in 1993-94? Only when we can have an honest discussion of why health care costs so much in this country compared to the rest of the world can we even hope to reduce the costs. I can't wait for Obama to take on the trial lawyers, the drug companies, the Medicare and Medicaid fraudsters, the elderly, etc. Sounds like we are being had.

tim   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

in the words of President Roosevelt, "Speak softly and carry a big stick"

Carole Gilbert   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I am so proud of the United States voters who got behind Barack Obama and supported him on his way to become President of the U.S. I am a white 74 year old American. I love this country and any warts it might have, fully believing that whoever is our President is a person who also loves this country and will do the best they know for the U.S. I am sure the people of this world hold us in higher esteem than previously and admire the voters in the U.S. for our unbiased regard for this leader of our country.

steven   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

You Obama haters need read this.
Factcheck.org: McCain misrepresenting Iran vote

McCain nothing but a liar. Spinning tales. Distorting the truth.

mark   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Billy Fla – is an undercover Republican (scared to admit it) I would be too if I was a Republican who tried there best to run this country (whom they claim they love – cant tell) in the ground the last 8 years…. anybody that doesnt vote Democratic would ruin this country for a very very very long time… not only will they suffer but there children and possibly there grandchildren due to there ignorance. Its about the issues, The War, Economy, Gas and Food Prices, High Unemployment, etc …. Theres no room for ignorance or personal opinions this election – get it right or we all suffer!

OH BOY   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

THIS GUY IS TOTALLY DILUSIONAL .

Obama 4 President   June 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Billy Fla

Clinton Started out with the Black vote, then she started bashing Obama and downplaying his wins. This angered many who felt she was belittling a serious candidate

Obama won a majority of the white vote in many states (Iowa, Indiana, Oregon ETC)

MD   June 5th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Ahhh…That resonates so well: "And, I stand before you as the Democratic nominee for president of the United States of America."

I am ready Obama. I mailed my voter registration form on Tuesday to change from Republican to Democrat…just to be able to vote for you.

boo-yah   June 5th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Billy is not racist. Just stupid. If any hillary supporters vote for McCain out of bitterness then they loose any right to complain when this country goes down the tubes because McCain is president.

Dmex   June 5th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Billy FLA,

Don't worry Obama will fix our Public Education system so you can get your GED and go to college. Maybe once you can Read you'll understand that the South lost the Civil War, that Racism is Bad, and that Progress is something ignorance cannot defeat.

Paul   June 5th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Sometimes a stick is just a stick. Love his sense of humor.

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA   June 5th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

PERSONALITY!

CARRY THE ROD BARAKAMOSES AND LEAD AMERICA TO THE PROMISE OF CHANGE!!!

Drew, Central FL   June 5th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Billy Fla – You obviously don't know how tough Chicago really is. You are obviously part of the racist 20% percent of voters that said race was the reason for not voting for Obama. You and the Harriet Christians of the world can just steep in your self-loathing. Too bad. So sad.

White/Black/Brown Veteran Brothers   June 5th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama your the Chosen one and we will accept you with open arms!!! We love you man!!! :)

Pat Riot   June 5th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Yay socialism! Take money from hard working people and give it to me so I can get my medicine because I don't take care of myself yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Socialized medical care is going to be great. Just look at how socialism has worked out in other countries. Plus it sounds a lot better than communism, even though thats what it really is! Sweet!

Heather   June 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I personally will love seeing Obama in the White House for the next eight years as all you republicans have loved seeing Bushthe past eight. wait a minute, that's right, you all regret that vote now.

Damion K. Miles   June 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Billy Fla, this is for you:

Let's see, if Black people had not voted for Hillary she would have lost by a larger margin. If white people had not voted for Hillary she would have lost. If white people had not voted for Barack he would have lost. You make no sense. Every candidate needs and wantes everybody's vote and it doesn't matter what color they are. You never heard Hillary telling Black people not to vote for her did you? No, because she wanted those votes just as much as Barack. Let me guess, "yer not too fond of dark folks, huh?'

Justme WV   June 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Hi folks, I just completed some very interesting reading about Sen Obama and his so-called Muslim faith…..people who believe this crap should research this awesome man. There is a person in Congress who was sworn in office with a Koran…guess what – its not Sen Obama.

Obama 08

Connie, Tennessee   June 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

He is so gracious. He will make all nations respect us again. At least, he is willing to listen to people, not like the current Occupant.

Independent Girl   June 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

NO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jason   June 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

if only he were serious about beating up congress…

Timothy   June 5th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I have learned that there are many Republicans posing as angry Clinton supporters trying to keep us divided. Do not believe it. The Repubs are desparate and will try anything because they know they are toast this year. They think we are dumb enough to vote McCain in because of their bogus posts. Democrats will be united in November! Get ready for defeat McCain, Bush, Cheney and then gang.

Lynn   June 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

A write in for Hillary is a vote for Obama. Hillary supporters please remember this. OBAMA – ARROGANT

Candace -Houston, TX   June 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

The modern day prophet Moses……comes to mind. This guy has it all….even Jesus Christ him self was a political machine….with meekness and kindness but standing for what is right and doing things correctly was his message…..he humbled himself and took on the wages of this world and fought hard and pressed against all that oppposed him ( Washington as it is today)……what a miracle we have found in Barack Obama…..this has been a long time coming.

LB   June 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Billy Fla, your racism is showing. Even Hillary wouldn't want your vote if the only reason you'll vote for her is because she is not black! Grow up and show some respect .

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Come down everyone just relax and take a chill pill.

Dave SC   June 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Obama is a joke…

Damian Salter   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Gotta love this guy – Have to say I'm warming up to him.

Obama/Clinton 08

Kenneth   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

to all Hillary supporters will you give it a rest she didnot repeat did not win she was not cheated out of any votes the 18,000,000 is not toally right it depends on who math you want to use.Billy from FLA he got 99% of the black vote where as she claim that she got the support of working white pople it the horse of a diffrent color.

Abby   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I don’t know where all the last ditch negativity in the blogs is coming from but in real life, everyone I know is so excited about Obama. So glad!

Darrell - WI   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Billy – FL,

We will never come together as a nation and meet our goals with this garbage talk about us and them. Black, White or whatever.

Obama supporters could say that if it weren't for 99% of the white vote Obama would have won WV. But what good would that do? Other than divide us into two groups of Americans where the special interest groups want us.

Don't give in to these simple emotions, be better than that.

Republican for Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

this is one reason i am voting for obama in november

Smarter than that   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Senator Obama is smart and has a sense of humor. I am a proud and thankful Obama supporter. I'm glad with this long primary he can also have a minute to have fun as well.

Willis, Texas   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I HAVE A REAL SHOCKER FOR THE CLINTON-SUPPORTERS!

OBAMA WON THE POPULAR VOTE! MEANING HE GOT MORE THAN $17 MILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO PLEASE STOP "SAYING WITH HAVE 17 MILLION PEOPLE SUPPORTING US!" YOU LOST 50% OF THAT NUMBER THE MINUTE OBAMA BECAME THE NOMINEE . ONLY 12% OR ROUGHLY 2 MILLION OF THAT 17 MILLION WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA AND THAT IS OKAY!

THE POINT IS YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR VERBAGE — YOU ARE NOT 17 MILLION STRONG! IT IS LIKE BUYING A NEW CAR, THE MINUTE YOU DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT, THE CAR'S VALUE DEPRECIATES SUBSTANTIALLY!!!

SO MUCH FOR THE REAL WORLD BABY — LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!!

Linda31   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Um, Billy Fla. You do know that the African American population is only 13%, right? There is no way that Obama can win with just the black vote.

Obama did not vote 18M times, the people of this country did.

JC   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Obama should take his time in picking his V.P. and take no pressure from anybody but McCain.

mouli   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Keep saying Obama is a joke. The joke is then at your expense.

Vee   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

What was that stick represent in AFrican American community? I'd like to know

95-year old man must be very proud of Obama

Brian Knoxille, TN   June 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Obama is a joke with a very unfunny punch line.

I am a Democrat who loves his country too much to vote for or support in any way a candidate from any party who is not known, experienced and qualified for the office.

The leadership of the Democratic Party failed us.

McCAIN DEMOCRATS '08
A moderate Republican who is qualified for the office.

Javier   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

LOL, GREAT

Obama is so down to earth. YES WE CAN

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McTeleprompter might come out with a new walker himself.

Debby   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

"I'll whup em" , "lets give it up for" and "thats cool". Is this some kind of new White House jive. hahaha

Obamafor8years   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

MikeG you are so right…..I can't wait for Obama

Dylan   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Let's WHUP McBush first!!!

Obama '08

Noah from Philly   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Awww, "Billy" is a scared little boy. It'll be ok, Billy boy!

Didine - Maryland   June 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is a really nice gesture from Charles Edwards . Obama will have to save that gift forever. That stick is very symbolic. Bravo Obama! This is our time and we all love you.

Obamafor8years   June 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Billy Fla you are so racist. Let it go man

JC   June 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

An Interesting story!

W.L.   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I can't believe the level of violence that Obama is capable of.

Can we really trust this guy with anything??

I think that was an offensive threat that he needs to apologize for!!

GET READY   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Give me a barf bag.

Former Democrat   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

What a clown!

I have sent in my paperwork to change my party affiliation from Democrat to Independent, and that is after being a loyal Democrat for the last 30 years. I donated to McCain last night and will continue to do so until I reach the max, just like I did with Hillary.

I will vote for McCain in November. NOTHING Obama says or does between now and then will ever change my mind, not even if he does the hippo dance with fat Oprah. The primary was stolen from the most qualified candidate, and my Florida vote wasn't counted when it would have made a difference thanks to the idiotic leadership of the Democratic Party.

I cannot vote for an inexperienced, radical left-wing racist who has very questionable connections and has said some very strange things in his book. His wife is even worse than he is.

I survived eight years of Bush. McCain is better than Bush and FAR better than Obama. I can survive four years of McCain. I'm not sure any of us would survive four years of Obama.

I can wait until 2012 to elect a better Democrat than Obama. He's the worst I've ever seen.

Independent for Obama   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Cue the Hillary supporters whining about Obama . . . Oh wait, Billy Fla is already here.

FYI, Billy, Obama didn't get 99% of the black vote, I think at his highest he was around 90% – that would be the same percentage of the black vote that elected Bill Clinton twice. Maybe you should consider *facts* in your analysis?

Oh, and what percentage of the dried up old feminist vote did Hillary get? I'm sure you can do the math.

Janneth from WV   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Funny man indeed.

larry   June 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Agree 100% my vote goes for McCain… not a chance of OB getting my vote even if he was running by himself.

Duane, WA   June 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hey Hill Billy …..dont hate partiscipate

Anne   June 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama's healthcare plan sucks. He should let Hillary
take care of it. Hers makes much more sense.

His would not cover everyone, so there would still be
a burden to taxpayers for the uncovered citizens.

Michael   June 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Billy,

If it wasn't for women and Bill, Hillary would have not made it past Iowa.

Candace -Houston, TX   June 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

That was pretty funny!!!! I really like this guy….you gotta love him… he shows so much of what every American wants in a President.

Duane, WA   June 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Priceless

Daniel Bay Area   June 5th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

We're with you Obama…. The American People are ready to take back Washington. We want change and we want a better life for everyone.

Obama/American People '08&'12

Addis - observer   June 5th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

… He is good on everything – including jocks! … America can't affored loosing this guy!

Trish   June 5th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Billy Fla

Scuse me. I happen to be white and there were plenty of white as well as other races to vote for him as well.

So try again.

P, CA   June 5th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN = A VOTE AGAINST CLINTON

Clinton said Obama's a better choice.
This weekend, she'll be ENDORSING him.
Clinton will DEFINITELY be a part of the Washington decision making process if Obama is elected.

So… your candidate loses the primary, and in return, you vote for a candidate that will ignore her versus one that will appoint her to a better place in federal government?

An analogy: your kid doesn't get into UC Davis, but does get into UC Berkeley and Sparky's Mail-Order Technical Certificate Program, and because you're pi**ed at the UC system not allowing him into Davis, you send him to Sparky's?

As of RIGHT NOW,
A VOTE FOR OBAMA = A VOTE FOR CLINTON

Trey   June 5th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Obama/Webb -

Webb is the only Democrat that is hard nosed and can say anything to McCain about military service. Others have some pluses and service; but Webb's son is in the thick of it and Webb is an Applachia boy.

My second choice would have been Rendell, but that video of him praising Farrakhan is a problem. So I would pick Hagel.

Billy Fla   June 5th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Obama is a joke. If it weren't for the black vote of 99% he would
have never beat Clinton.

This guy couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

Write Hillary on the Ballot or vote McCain

NO OBAMA

White small town for Obama !!   June 5th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Yes we CAN!!!!!!!! Let's unite !!!

We Love you Obama!!

Timothy   June 5th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I have learned that there are Republicans posing as angry Clinton supporters trying to keep us divided. Do not believe it. The Repubs are desparate and will try anything because they know they are toast this year. They think we are dumb enough to vote McCain in because of their bogus posts. Democrats will be united in November! Get ready for defeat McCain, Bush, Cheney and then gang.

Voice of reason   June 5th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

A big poll, only if he had a bigger one than Hillary.

TESAP   June 5th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

MANY CLINTON SUPPORTERD HAVE STATED THAT IS NOT HER THEN THEY WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN, WHY?, THEY SAY THAT THE MICHIGAN AND FL VOTES WERE STOLEN, HOW?

OH I GET IT… CLINTON IS MORE IN LINE WITH MCCAIN HENCE THE REPUBLICANS, AND CLINTON DID NOT BREAK THE RULES AND TRY TO MAKE NEW ONES……………. I GET IT NOW…… THE NOCOMMONSENSE ARGUMENT…. BRILLIANT.. :)

OBAMA……………….. PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE 2008……………… GOTTA LOVE IT :)

Gorbashov, Long Beach, Ca.   June 5th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Let's make this country great again!

Obama/Nunn in 2008!

Mike G   June 5th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Now THIS is someone we NEED in Washington as President!
PS- Lanny Davis GO AWAY!

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