Must be so sad to learn your own son is spineless…

It's ok, Sir. My kids don't listen to me either. You just have to let them learn the hard way. =)

I too find this very puzziling as well as disappointing. But some people do whatever they must if they believe their positions in life are threatened.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!

I sent Mr. Boren an email a couple of days ago. As a former elected offical with both party affiliations over my career one thing was clear. Elected officials are suppose to be leaders. If Mr. Boren is going to simply represent the popular thoughts of his constituants, he might as well resign and set up a less expensive american idol call in system and let his constituants vote on everything instead of him.

By the way - I did not get a return email.

Well, some people are so busy trying to keep their job that they forget to do their job.

Way to go Pops. Talk some sense into that fool. If you are a democratic official you only have one option. This was a selfish "look at me" move by the senator.

Let him go. He must not be a Democrat at heart anyway.

That's okay, he'll come around.

Son is selling out. What is so hard to see about that? As a Father we don't want to see bad in our kids but this kid is young enough to sell out his party and go Far in the GOP so now is a great time to make his move.

The bible says this will happen in the last days. Mother and Daughter disagree in my family. Too bad for her but Mother is always right. Besides, I have other daughters who agree with me. Still love her even when she is wrong. John McCain is my pick!

Respect Rep. Boren because he is a real man in this world.

Probably he disliked this party to be hijacked by B community, probably he hated to see this party is no longer democratic because Hillary was forced to drop out by Pelosi, Kennedy, Dean, Reid, Jim…

Rep. Boren behaved like himself and showed his love for this party, especially for this coountry…

The son is right, he can't support no black man in good conscience. Too bad he's a dem though, we'd love him on our side but not those hillbilly supporters, they make us wanna puke. We don't need their vote, we'll win just fine without them!

You tell him Dad! Knock some sense into your boy's head.

I think most Oklahomans respect Sen. Dan Boren's decision…regardless of what daddy has to say. There is no racism involved–most people just think Obama is way too far to the left.

Looks like his father isn't corrupt. Too bad it's his son that's in office.

Easy enough for me to understand….. He wants to get re-elected, right???

Moderate dems need to start letting the Super Delegates know that their spot in politics is in danger… starting the day they endorsed Obama.

Let's hope that NM is targeting Bill Richardson..

He should not have to endorse anyone he doesn't want to. What's puzzling is his father's puzzlement.

What happened to the Obama supporters. They didn't like the article so they have no comment. If not Hillary it's McCain and the same.

@ least there r some out there that r beginning 2 open their eyes now. hope he doesn't change his mind.

Typical politician - refusing to take a stand. Says one thing, then does another. Enough of the old politics and in with the new!

He is scared he will loose in Nov so dont Be too hard on him.

Sounds like the son is smarter then the father.

Spending political capital uneccessarily is a rookie move.
I pitty the fool after november!

As a Clinton Democrat, this doesn't surprise me.

Obama will lose many moderate Democrats this year, and may not be able to beat McCain with just African-Americans and young voters

your son looks like he might get caught in an airport restroom in Minnesota..

he needs attention

thus the kooky declaration .. poor judgement

won't amount to much

Sounds like son is smarter than father.

You guys are comical….

This is news?

Liberal Media….braindead

I can only HOPE that Rep Boren can break the racial barries and start thinking like a man with Integrity. I wish him good recovery from his addiction to racial discrimination.

That boy needs to listen to his daddy.

your son is young and stupid thats why he dont want to endorse senator Obama, but we dont need him anyway so, keep your endorment sir

I understand why Dan Boren did what he did. "HE IS A COWARD" and he wants to be re-elected.

He just did what most politicians do during election time. But that was pretty sorry and this does make him and the Oklahoma Democratic Party look bad.

We Need this young Senator to join the other young men and women serving in Wars in IRAQ and tell them.

It is a free country.

It's a statement about Oklahoma.

A certain kind of white person is reminded of his own inadequacies, by a black man like Barack Obama. The younger Rep. Boren apparently thinks Oklahoma's chock-full of that kind of white person. The rest of America would be better off, by not imitating that kind of Oklahoman.

The man knows his district and how they will NOT be responding well to Hussein.

We will remember come november !

Yeah that Obama sure is inexperienced. I mean, look at what happened the last time the elected such an inexperienced politician for president: Ronald Reagan. Oh wait…

He did right not to vote for Obama.

Father knows best! But, on its face it is kind of ignorant to say, I won't endorse him, but I wil vote for him. I have said it before and I will say it again. We all know what is going on here.

Well, Senator Boren it's pretty sad when your own daddy is confused by your decisions.

good for him! people are getting more clear who is the best for our nation!

I have a huge respect for Rep. Dan Boren, he respects the wishes of his constituencies/state and that says a lot of his character.

Rep. Dan Boren you will go far!

i would not back him either one reason HE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY……

Children whether young or old should listen to their parents because they know best. Is the son a superdelegates? If so, that might answer why. Maybe Senator Clinton has something up her sleeve for the convention.

ithink that boren is a little puzzled,he does'nt know what he wants,if on one hand he is saying he would vote for senator obama, why on the other hand he is saying that he would not endors him. that does'nt make sense to me
boren that about that.

Two words….Undercover Republican

Isn't this story days and days old? Why do you keep trying to show the one person who says he won't endorse but will vote for Obama? Stirring a little controversy are we???? CNN needs to get a life. Everyone in the free world has read ths dead story. The guy's dad David Boren and the Gov. of OKLA endorsed Obama. That should tell all. This guy is self serving. How about reporting some stories about the issues or that bring Americans together instead of junk in and junk out.

His lost. We are still moving forward and Sen. Barack Obama will be our next President.

**Side Note** My heart goes out to Tim Russert 's Family and the NBC Network. Tim was one of favorite up there next to Peter Jennings. We have lost another good one.

roland martin…..

obama's press agent..

and he calls himself "independent"…lol…he is so pro obama

and worse on cnn network "news you can TRUST"

WHAT A JOKE

This is a matter of the future of our country. It is not about fans cheering on their idol.

Happy Day! Senator, way to stand on your principles.

We'll follow your lead.

Russert's sad but effective voodoo death spell. Hope he confessed all his lies before he went. Rest well in purgatory, Tim.

Not puzzling, just racist

what's puzzling is the fact that this basket case calls himself a Democrat. what a load of you-know-what.

Sounds like an honest man to me, he must have some legitimate reservations about his lack of experience and judgement.

Jenna in California

i mean ccomon look at this guy…..Inexperience is one thing but most people are not going to vote for Barack just because hes black and that frustrates me….most of this guys constituents and probably he himself is racist and that is why he making this announcement…You know living in the melting pot that is new york city my whole life has made me like and dislike certain people for certain reasons and if anybody should be racist its me but you know what I am truly concerned about the direction of this country and if its a black guy or half black guy or a greeen guy or a purple guy or a silver guy that is going to help then so be it that person has my vote. I am a Barack Obama supporter however I do not believe that he is the savior or the second coming of Jesus like some of the die hards but I do truly believe that he is the best choice out of all the candidates this year and is an overwhelmingly better choice than John McCain. We cannot do it to ourselves again and vote these types of Republicans into office. I have always said that I would rather take the gamble with a "less experienced" (considering your definition of experience) candidate that may be great than a sure loss (McCain) and I promise McCain is the sure loss.

America 08!!!

Not really when you consider all the rest of Hillary's henchmen are speaking and doing for her. I find it sad. Granted she isn't telling them to continue her divde the party plan. She and what's left of her advisors also are not telling her henchmen not to. Which speaks volumes when you consider she only suspended her campiagn and is holding all of her delegates.

THIS IS HIS CHOICE,IT IS A FREE WORLD TO EACH HIS ON
BARACK WILL MAKE IT ANYWAY

Fathers knows best.

CNN - who really cares. Such drivel.

We won't support Obama either. My wife and I have voted Democratic and contributed to the DNC since 1972. We just got a call from the DNC last night asking for our donation. We were told that we are not true Democratics for not supporting the candidate that Dean, Pelosi, Kennedy, the media, and the DNC rammed down our throats. If an inexperienced empty suit is the best the Democratic Party has to offer, then I guess we are not true Democratics. We will be voting for McCain in November and our contribution to the RNC has already been made. This is no longer the Democratic Party that we have supported so long. The Democratic Party left us, we didn't leave it. And that sickens me.

Simple: you son does not have backbone. He chooses to pander like McCain, instead of being a true Democrat!

Boren! I feel your pain man. Its really stupid to say that you will vote for someone but you will not endorse them. I wonder what your son thinks too. He got no bone left to say no to Obama instead of playing both sides? I think you definitely brought him up well so don't ever blame yourself at all. He might be a sleep and he will make a better statement when he wakes up.

Puzzling is right. I have been listening to the pundits discuss Baracks policies and it has me puzzled on how they call him a liberal but never mention the fact the HRC's policies are practically identical to Baracks. Does anyone else find that puzzling? These democratice losers can support HRC and her policies but, when it comes to Barack they say that guys policies are liberal and I am a conservative democrat. Hmmm. Do us all a favor and switch parties. Run in your little community as a "conservative" then you won't have to pretend that its Baracks poiicies that you don't like. How do you vote for a guy who has policies that are odds with yours? Puzzling. That would mean that Boren is a complete dumb A. He is going to vote for the guy he can't bring himself to openly endorse. Geeesh! Yeah, it is time for someone to kick his dumb A out of the party. They problem is that we have too many of these losers running around parading as democrats. The belong in the other guys party.

No Brainer!!

Dad he is a big boy but remind him that people always change their mindin due time, but he is setting a bad example for his district.

Some body should ask Rep.,not indorsing but voting for Obama
what is that mean?This is the most stupid washington double talk I ever heard .

Why does anyone, regardless of employment, color, creed, gender, or sweater size, have to "endorse" anyone? Voting does just that, tacitly and privately. The Obamabots just can't tolerate it when someone, especially someone under the age of 40, doesn't drink their Kool-Aid and start shouting in the streets. It's called politics; the elder Boren should know that, and not put his son on the spot.

It's called politics. Putting your self-serving interests in front of others. Surely an ex-politician would understand this.

The son is smarter than his father..

He looks like a smacked…..

Dave Boren,

The party activist will surely remember you.

The son appears to be a bit confused. Probably forgot his Prozac.

I understand…it not easy to accept your peer's achievement…young(about the same age), loaded with charasma,with the nation's highest,most coveted office within your grasp…NOT EASY FOR SOME OF US TO ACCEPTAMERICA FOR OBAMA.
OBAMA 08.

It should be obvious to everyone … little Danny wanted to get some national attention and he did that.

Now remind me … who he is?

seems like he trying to play on both sides of the fence

Good first step. Don't vote for this guy either!

The elder Boron should shape up and let his son make his own decisions. Bam will be a disaster for our country. He is so far to the left that I really am worried for America.

The best thing for Bam would be quite the Senate and return home. It would be easy for him since he is a veteran quitter. Didn't he quit his former pastor, then his current pastor and then his church.

He is so a quitter I wouldn't want him for my president.

wow, now he has to do the hard thing!

You're either a Democrat or you're not…sir…

Another case of nepotism in Washington. Why is it that so many "Washington insiders" have tons of family members in Washington too??? This man doesn't seem to understand that "black-balling" your own son on a nationally syndicated radio show is probably not a good example of "exemplary parenting". My gosh, doesn't the old fool understand that if he raised his children to "think for themselves" as he said he did, that that means that he will be a jerk if he condemns his child for thinking for himself? What a jerk. These are the jerks I believe are rampant in the Democrat Party. And these are the jerks who are wholeheartedly supporting Obama. That, to me, suggests what the DNC and the Democrat Party want to do with the Country. If the people of the U.S. don't support their extremist views, what are the going to do to us…condemn us in the media??? What a bunch of creeps. Vote MCCAIN IN 2008!!!! We can't let these mean-spirited creeps change our Country into a bunch of liberal extremist, anti-American, academic-SAAB-driving snobs, who look down on all the "common people"!!!!!

MORE MEDIA LIES

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT OBAMA STOLE THE ELECTION FROM CLINTON. HE ONLY GOT THE BLACK AND MEDIA LIBERAL EFFETE VOTE! CLINTON GOT ALL THE REAL AMERICANS

VOTE MCCAIN AND TEACH OBAMA A LESSON! IF NOT VOTE IN HILLARY AND SHOW HOW STRONG YOUR SUPPORT IS!!!
GO MCCAIN!!!

Sounds like the son has more brains then the father. Good move.

he is a bonehead, just like many of Hillary's supporters…..

they lost fair and square and can't be man enough to admit it…..it would be better for all Hillary uneducated voters to just change to Republicans.

Hillary says: 'if you can't get outta the kitchen"…she is still in the kitchen and being bitter and throwing the kitchen sink.

what a rightful place for all you Hillary supporters to be!

Obama is going to the WHITE HOUSE without YOU SORE LOOSERS!

Maybe the father is the one that is out in left field..why blame the son..maybe he is correct and that the father is the one that should NOT be endorsing Obama. I think the shoe here is on thewrong foot.

Thanks for that, this is real a matter for the future of this country, not likes and hates because of socio-cultural , ethical background, let's look as one people.America which use to be the greatest nation in the world much respectable , is now falling. Is like fall of the round table' old sir lancelot in the peom "Tennyson" . Where are we going to we need a new page for a bright future for our children. We enjoyed our time, now is our children lets give them better future,lets bring them to reasoning, lets not pour new wine in old wine skin, mcCain and bush old policies. Bush policies for the past eight years, that has finally left us in this predicament that we are.

The father is right. As an elected official, there is a responsibility to provide leadership. If you choose not to endorse someone because you don't agree with their positions, that is a respectable decision.

However, not endorsing someone because your district is conservative shows me that Rep Boren is relying on polls rather than his positions.

And on top of that he throws in the fact that he will indeed vote for Obama and you've got yourself a very confused representative.

listen to your father,dipstick,he is a good man.

He's still young, he'll learn.

So What This Guy Is Saying Is That He Has Toilet Paper But He Is Not Going To Wipe?

I guess Senator McCain hasn't corned the market on Gaffs.

Poor sap didn't want to lose his job. Selfish. Listen to your daddy, this isn't about YOU, it is about what's right.

Obama 08′

Your son is a Republican!!!

What's so puzzling about a party leader who decides not to endorse a nominee who was selected rather than elected and whose candidacy was advanced by a combination of inappropriate actions and inactions on the part of the media and so-called party leaders?

Unless the former senator means to say that he finds his son's backbone a political liability for his career…

Your son does not want to lose his seat. A few others are protecting themselves, its hard when you represent a Republican district to endorse either Hillary or Barack.

A few that come to mind, Tim Mahoney,Heath Shuler,Tim Holden,Chris Carney,Brad Ellsworth and Dan Boren.

Father knows best!

Well… he's walking a tightrope. Or trying to play both sides. Still, he said he'd vote for Obama. And gave as his reason for voting on Obama that very important issues are at stake. Which means that he agrees with Obama policies more than he agrees with McCain's.

I think he's playing three sides and not two. Maybe the conservatives he refers to are Clinton's and not McCain's.

Thats right David Boren………..it is about the future of our country. That is exactly why I won't vote for Obama. The country has been under the leadership of a Democrat Congress for the past two years and now the economy has gone to hell in a hand-basket, oil prices have gone supersonic………………………………………and your asking the American public to vote in a Democrat? Why not…………we might has well get taxed to death along with food and petroleum prices. What a genius.

He’s “puzzled by his son’s announcement. Well I'm puzzled that the president of the great university of Oklahoma would support an Obama for president. We need a grown up for the presidency of America. Obama is just too green for me. Obam brings little to the table except some sugar. Give me a break

He has no experience in anything, except running his mouth off and I have to admit he does a good job of that. His speeches are fluff and cotton candy that are nice to hear but will never be enacted.

Watch this candidate, i don't believe his deeds will match his words. You too can join the McCain Campaign.

Please join John S McCain during this campaign year and help elect him as our 44th President. He will bring security and experience to the table, while defending America, your values and your wallet.

Contrare my neighbor, he obviously has a back bone since he stood up for what he is. Plus he is making a wise decision. Only a smart man says NO to obama!

Viviene, I agree with you, Boren is polluted with GOP blood and I think he should be on dialysis.

The son is smarter than the father. Obama panders to the liberal segment- good let the liberals vote for him.

McCain 08

Beautiful picture of hypocrisy…

Dave sez: "Boren! I feel your pain man. Its really stupid to say that you will vote for someone but you will not endorse them."

Marc sez: how perfectly hypocritical to say you brought your son up to think for himself and as soon as he disagrees with you, you patronize him and act as if his choice is defective… "my hope is it will be a learning experience for him…". If my father had been like that I would have probably grown up never disagreeing with him - hardly a case of encouraging your son to think for himself (and presumably supporting his decisions).

All I can say is I just read one hypocrital thing after another from Dems and apparently they don't even understand when they're being hypocrital.

It doesn't sound unusual to me. A person's responsibility to his constituency and the person's personal voting choice are two different items. He doesn't have to endorse or make public anything he doesn't want to.

I'm a Democrat and I'm not endorsing Obama. I'm not going to try and advocate for Obama with my friends or colleagues - I will very likely vote for him but I haven't decided yet. I still believe Hillary Clinton is the best person for the job and until Mc Cain or Obama DEMONSTRATE to me that they are capable of the difficult job ahead after the mess an "inexperienced" Bush made… then I may very well stay home in November.

Obama doesn't automatically get all the Democratic votes…he has to earn them…and so far he hasn't said anything to me that makes me want to vote for him.

This guy is so BOREN!

Rep. Dan Boren is a very wise and intelligent man. I AM WHITE AN A HILLARY SUPPORTER AND A 51-YEAR VETERAN OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY.
Also a 28-year Veteran of the U.S. Army.

THE ONLY WAY I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA IS IF HILLARY OR GENERAL COLIN POWELL IS ON THE TICKET AS VP.

Someone has to be there who has gumption. It certainly is not Obama.

HOWEVER, I KNOW THIS WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE HILLARY OR GEN. POWELL WILL NOT ACCEPT FOR THEY DO NOT WISH THEIR NAME LINKED WITH SUCH A FAILURE AND LYING BIGOT

Hey Indiana Bob,
A. I don't beleive anyone from the DNC told you were not a Democrat based on your decision.
B. Maybe leaving people like you may make this party and country a better place for us. Maybe the democratic party you belonged to did not feel right to the rest of us. Maybe you always belonged with the RNC.
C. We can guess your character win you slam Kennedy during this time. I believe we would all agree he's off limits.

Senator David Boren, give your son a "Wop on the head". Knock some sense into him ! No, really, leave the kid alone. Let him make his own mistakes…he will learn. He may realize what it is really all about (WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR COUNTRY) and change his mind. Feel proud…at least you tried.

To The Mid West Sends a Message -
The *thinkers* in the midwest support Obama. Do you think for a moment that your analysis hadn't occured to Boren Sr. ? Of course it has - then dismissed for lack of merit. After his analysis he has come away as a staunch Obama supporter.

Something to muse over carefully.

Hey Indiana Bob,
A. I don't beleive anyone from the DNC told you were not a Democrat based on your decision.
B. Maybe leaving people like you may make this party and country a better place for us. Maybe the democratic party you belonged to did not feel right to the rest of us. Maybe you always belonged with the RNC.
C. We can guess your character win you slam Kennedy during this time. I believe we would all agree he's off limits.

NOBAMA.
NOREV.WRIGHT.
NOBILL AYER.
NOTONY REZKO.
NOPLEGER.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Indiana Bob,
Your stupidity is tantamount to cursing the sky because you stubbed your toe. It isn't anyone's fault for Hillary losing except her own, and if you vote for McCain over Obama, may your name be forever remembered as is Ephialtes of Trachis.

Don't know who that is? Oh… big surprise… you were a Hillary supporter. See the correlation?

We have the Democratic candidate we all deserve. We are a nation with a 15 second attention span and an addiction to the newest, flashiest thing, Obama is all style and no substance. He has not done one significant thing in his life except run for President. I will not vote for McCain and I cannot in good conscience vote for Obama unless something happens soon to convince me otherwise.

Indiana Bob get a life and grow up.

Who Cares? The good thing is that R. Kelly is acquitted!!!!

Indiana Bob get a life and grow up

Sounds like he is just avoiding taking a stand for political reasons. He's afraid his conservative district won't vote for him next term.

Not endorsing Obama is puzeling? Not really. There are many of us who supported Hillary that do not support or will not support Obama. Although I believe Obama is an excellent speaker and smart, I do not think he is experienced enough to be President nor does he represent my values. He and his wife sat for 20 years at a black liberation church where the pastor preached hatred and racism. Even Oprah had to leave because of the Rev. Wright's sermons. I'm concerned about having a person as President who lacks the judgment, honesty and core values that are needed in someone leading leading this country. I don't even want to think about seeing Michelle and her angry about America face nor do I support someone who supported a church that has a "non-negotiable commitment to Africa" This is the US, not Africa.

Let's see…..Does Dan Boren want to be reelected? Do his constituents believe they have the divine right to determine how their neighbors make love and plan their families? Do they believe that global warming is a myth and what is good for big business is good for America? Do they believe that dark skinned people are put on earth to serve them? Do they - and Dan Boren - believe that the question really is: "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country can do for you?"

He's trying to save himself.

If you respect the constitution, you can't vote McCain. McCain believes its okay to walk all over the constitution.

puzzled little man!, no backbone to stand up, if you're not going to endorse him, then why in the sam heck would you vote for him. Typical politician, unable to take a firm stand on something as important as this year's election.

Glad you're not in my district, at least my Senators and Reps have the guts to say what they feel, even if I disagree with them, I give them respect for it.

Something wrong in this forum.

Must be lot of McShame supporters acting as 'former supporters of Sen Clinton'

Better take things with a grain of salt!

Democrats UNITE!

We they got the country to the brim of disaster. Lot of things to be done to bring it back to a respectful place again!

Be serious my country men, it is our country….we cant anymore afford to let some psycos rule her again.

Wake up democrats, your infighting is not going to help. ENOUGH!

Let us take charge! We have to….and we must for the sake of our children and this country's future!

ENOUGH!

I THINK ALL 18 MILLION OF US STRONG MUST UNITE AND JOIN MCCAIN CAMPAIGN NOW. WE MUST HELP MCCAIN TO DEFEAT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA,DNC,SUPERDELEGATE AND THE WHOLE LEFT WING MEDIA IN THE FALL AND KEEP HUSSEIN OBAMA AND HIS THUG OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE FOR GOOD.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

This mentality goes to show the "educational and emotional" levels of the Hillary voters. I would like to respect "all" fellow DEMS, but this level of responsibility leaves me in total shock!

I really don't care where she is.. I think she is somewhere trying to dig up dirt on Senator Obama and his wife. I just don't trust her. Not one bit. I want to trust her so bad. I want to believer her, but she has lied so much and has been so negative. I hope she just goes back to her Senate job and try again maybe in 2016…. She'll be hard to look at at that age, but if we can stand to look at Mccain, we can stand to look at her…

Something wrong in this forum.

Must be lot of McShame supporters acting as 'former supporters of Sen Clinton'

Better take things with a grain of salt!

Democrats UNITE!

They got the country to the brim of disaster. Lot of things to be done to bring it back to a respectful place again!

Be serious my country men, it is our country….we cant anymore afford to let some psycos rule her again.

Wake up democrats, your infighting is not going to help. ENOUGH!

Let us take charge! We have to….and we must for the sake of our children and this country's future!

ENOUGH!

It's really sad that some of you "Hillary supporters" are now supporting McCain, when he represents NOTHING that Hillary supports. BTW, for those of you who posted celebrations about Russert's death because he gave Hillary a hard time are lower than low, and have no shame. Every life is precious in God's eyes, and should be in ours, even if they offend.

I understand his feelings,i was democrat to but now for Mccain.

"his district is very conservative", explains why. He has allowed his narrow self-interest to override the national interest. Such people do not get far in politics! He is finished!

juniors actons would be grounds to disinherit him.

On the "mid west sends a message" You complain about him being too young, what about Kennedy, he was about the same age, and was one of the best presidents we have had.

I agree with former Oklahoma Sen. David Boren, this is about the future of our country. If McCain wins, we have no future.

To Indiana Bob and all of you airheads who commented about him not voting for Senator Obama, it's very obvious you did not read the context of the story.. Boren said he IS going to vote for Obama, he's simply not going to endorse him for fear of losing his seat. You air heads. Read the context next time..

I can't vote for Obama.
However, I am a Boren and an American and a life-long Democrat and whatever Dan thinks he has to do is ok…I understand. My daddy's family were from OK. They are wonderful people. Salt of the earth as they say. Boren's are beautiful. I'm so proud of him for winning his seat in congress.

It's called ambivalence. It's the self described "blank creen" thing. You're just not sure who he is and what change he will be bringing.
The thrill is gone. Reality is setting in….

Are americans really that stupid???? I'm faberglasted by all the code for "black" those "mccain democrats" are using it's sickening. The inepexrienced guy beated the most "vetted" brand in american politics with a revolutionary model of campaign management and you still doubt his hability. What else does he need to do to prove is worth? Turn white? I mean all he does is talk but Mccain can't even do that right. He thinks Putin is president of Germany. One thing for sure you haven't learned anything from the shorsightedness of that previous administration. But "eh" as a Canadian i can keep enjoying the parity of our dollar with yours that Cheney's & Bush great management exeperience has bought your country.

Correction: … It's the self described "blank screen" thing.

I can somewhat sympathise with the younger Boren..

Barack Obama is without a doubt an easier candidate to vote for than Mc Cane. However, as I think Boren does; I too will have to hold my nose and vote for Oama.
WHY?

He has two major Faults fo rme:

1.) He is Too Liberal on Gays. This goes against my Religious beliefs. You cannot disobey God in the name of Liberal Thinking.
Being homosexual is against God, period; end of discussion and shall forever be against God. There is nothing we can ever say or legislate to change God's Supreme Rule and order.
Obama claims to be a Christian, but he must not be a True Christian. He questions God.
God has already spoken on this. And you are either with God or against God. There is no Liberal Zone in Gods Kingdom and there Certainly is no second guessing allowed. No matter how unfair or harsh it may seem, we must accept Gods rules or ultimately pay the consequence. All I can tell you is that NO Homosexual will ever receive eternal life.

2.) Too Liberal on Immigration. This Goes against my Patriotism and
a deep respect for Veterans. What did they Die for if Our Borders and American Citizenship are not kept Sacred.?
To give someone a "special pathway" to acheive what our Veterans died defending is to desecrate their souls and graves.
If Our Citizenship is worthless or cheap; why did so many give their life or limbs to protect and defend America..?

Reward Invaders on our Prescious and Sacred ground ,,,just because they've been here desecrating our slain and disabled Veterans? Or because they are now here and its convienient to let them stay?

NEVER..!!
And if you ever lost a family member or had a family lose an arm, leg, an eye, etc.. you know exactly why I say NEVER..!!!

We will Deport every Illegal If it Takes 100 years or More.!

The former senator from Oklahoma and the Governor of Oklahoma are nothing but bitter politicians. Both are looking for jobs if Obama gets elected. They are voting for Obama for their own self-serving reasons. The people of Oklahoma are not too happy with the two.

Jim, you did not read it.. He is voting for OBAMA…

Why would anyone support an inexperience, unqualified, selected candidate of the dnc who cannot even show respect to the flag, who gave the bird to his opponent, who is going to raise our taxes thru the roof, who thinks 18 mil Americans are bitter, Bible thumping, gun totin', uneducated idiots, WHY would anyone support him?

I live in Boren's district and he has just lost my vote. Noticed one of the comments saying the democrats have had the senate for the last 2 years and the economy has tanked, just wonder if they think that just happened over night, could have been the GOP blowing the big bucks when they were in charge, don't you think?

At least Rep. Boren has the presence of mind and the political fortitude to speak in polite and respectful terms about what motivates him regarding the level of support he will give to the democratic candidate. It simply may not be politically wise to declare openly that he endorses Sen. Obama, so instead, he tones down the rhetoric by saying simply that he will vote for him.

On a different note, Sen. Obama may be perceived as lacking experience; that he is an"empty suit"; that he is ultra liberal and a socialist; that he doesn't understand the basic tenets of capitalism–however, I contend, with very good reason, using each of the aforementioned complaints as evidence, that what you are really saying is wrong with Sen. Obama is that he believes differently than each of you do. I have no objection to that. In fact, I am very pleased that Sen. Obama DOES believe differently. This is precisely what will lead to his election (selection by the people!) as our next president.

I am one of millions of citizens that look forward to saying: President Obama.

I really couldn't care less what David Boren thinks. Here is Missouri, Reps. Carnahan and Clay, and Sen. McCaskill, don't seem to have this problem even though they represent a pretty conservative state as well. In any case, I don't think Obama particularly needs his endorsement, since he is from a state that McCain will likely win anyway. Other than saying that, I don't think there is any need to badmouth him, and I'm optimistic that most of Obama's detractors will realize they were wrong about him in the future. Call me Pollyanna.

Since I didn't get a chance to respond in the other article about McCain saying the candidates wives should be respected, I just want to say I agree. I'm perfectly happy leaving Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama out of this. Whatever their bad habits and character flaws may be, I doubt that it would have any bearing on their husbands' ability to be an effective president. I think we should be fair to them as well as the candidates themselves, keeping in mind that it is very difficult and stressful to live your life in a fish bowl, and they will make mistakes sometimes.

It is very unfortunate, that some people say they belong to the democratic party for so many years but are now planning to vote the other side come November. What is the problem? Why do some people blame the press and others for a victory which Obama earned and deserved? He worked hard and his campaign did everything for the victory. Those wolves in sheep clothing had better leave the party now before it is too late. True democrats know and respect democratic principles and these people will give their true votes to our party`s nominee Barack Obama.

Long our DNC.

Maybe he "mis-spoke".

All Obama knows how to do is run for office. He has really never served. Every office was merely a springboard to the next.

WHY would a decision like this be "puzzling"?
He does not like Senator Obama and what he stands for, is that not his right?
What is WRONG with the DNC? They say that they represent the people, they say they stand buy the people… They don't. They stand for their own selfish gain… I was a Democrat my whole life (now after the Michigan mess an Independent) and was lied to all the time…

His decision is NOT PUZZLING at all…

Obama's Policies are not "like" Hillary's - they ARE Hillary's! He has done nothing to get where he is - absurd adulation and reverse racism at its finest. Vivienne - The reason he is called liberal is because of HOW he voted on various measures - you know - for those few times where he actually chose a side rather than voting "present". I am with Indiana Bob - I didn't leave the DNC either - it left me. I think it is highly likely that Obama will win this election - but it certainly won't be with my vote. (I know - I know - you Obama fanatics don't need us…). And stop ripping Boren for sying he will vote for Obama but not endorse him - isn't that what you people keep trying to shove down our throats? Vote for Obama or you aren't a Democrat? - Well, he is voting for his party - I will vote in the best interests of this country. McCain 08

I am just too happy that Obama has no experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He does not have the experience that led us to the war that we went in without calculating the consiquences.

He does not have the experience that brought our econmy to shambles.

He does not have the experience that has made us the laughing stock of the world.

He dose not have the experience that has made the dollar a mere colored paper around the world.

He does not have the experience that has made other world leaders shun America.

He does not have the experience that sold our country to lobbyists.

Yes President Obama, you don't have these experiences and that is why we desperately need you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To The Mid West Sends a Message

No he'll just run off with your wallet and spend the money on Iraq, Afanganistan and a war with Iran.

Plus he'll spend on all his rich friends.

Get real.

What is the big deal, he can support anyone he wants to.
All you cry babies for Obama, stop it already.

INDIANA BOB ur just down right RACIST…and im sure ur probably proud for being so, cause u gave no goo reason ur switching to republicans…… you know whats the most unfortunate thing for u is and a reality…. a black man gonna incharge of ur country…and ur just a minority!….racists are monority

Barack Obama = little or no experience

and
I am one of the tens of millions of citizens that look forward to saying
Senator Obama

OBAMA all the way. The mudslinging and mindless spinning from McBush's camp is, and will continue to be countered by integrity & potent strategy. The electorate will not be cheated this time around. America is not scared…we are inspired…deal w/ it.

If you are going to vote for someone why would you not endorse them. All i gotta say is this country cannot afford to vote Mccain into office. We need to withdraw from Iraq since we have already spent trillions there and worry about our economy and our own people. Obama 08

I need some good drugs. Do anyone have Ciny McSane number.

Well, I find it "puzzling" that the elder Boren would endorse Obama. He is an empty suit who has zero experience or qualifications to be president. His only life experience is in the elite environment of Ivy League schools and in the dirty politics in Chicago yet he tries to tell us that based on his "post-racial" background and his "judgement" he is the best person to lead the last superpower in the world?? I don't think he is even qualified to be CEO of a major company yet the American people are supposed to elect him Commander- in- Chief? His judgement is some of the worst I have ever seen. He goes to a church for 20 years that has a preacher that spouts racist and anti-American statements and the congregation cheers. He is "friends" with a terrorist who planted bombs in a woman's bathroom and killed innocent people. He buys a house with the help of Rezko, one of the dirtiest of the dirty in Chicago politics. Yet we are supposed to believe he has the right judgement to lead this country? Even though he is inexperience and not qualified? I am a lifelong Democrat who will be voting Republican for the first time this year. McCain is a man of great personal integrity and honor. I will be proud to vote for a man who obviously loves this country and what it stands for.

daddy will straighten out his misguided son

Florida will not support Obama either!!!

Craig of Salisbury, I ditto your every remark….except one correction…..

I am one of the 18 MILLION plus that looks forward to voting for Obama. I don't know why the press never mentions that the popular vote was nearly tied or could have gone either way depending on which measurement was used, and why Obama is viewed as liberal. He is no more liberal than Clinton was and certainly represents the typical Democrat. Those that argue otherwise I find as more biased due to race.

Also, one comment after reading one of these blogs regarding homosexuals. I believe that as a true Christian we are not to judge others. God is the ultimate judge of a person's character. Jesus' was one who showed his love for people of all walks of life, even prostitution. He never judged, always accepted. I don't believe in how every person leads their life, but I have learned through Christianity to not judge and to love my neighbor. Democrats don't create homosexuals, but we understand how to treat them if we were raised as a Christian.

From 2 OK Democrats with higher degrees, upper middle income & raging liberals by OK standards:
Boren's failure to endorse is CORRECT - he is allowed to vote Democratic in the general election. Many of Clinton's supporters, including myself, were angry the rest of the OK delegates decided to support Obama in contradiction with the almost 2-1 vote received by Clinton vs. Obama. I understand the younger Boren's position.
For the Obama supporters - just because he won the Democratic party nomination does not mean we HAVE to vote for or support him. Neither I nor my husband will support or vote for Obama - reasons are too numerous. Shoving this arrogant, self-serving candidate down our throats will not serve to change our opinion.

He's following the will of the voters. Isn't that his job?

Sharp, 9/11 happened just 8 months after Bush took office. That didn't happen without years of set-up and planning. Who do you think was asleep at the switch while the whole thing was planned? Your Democratic bud Clinton. It's documented that he missed at least one solid chance to take out Bin Laden. Now Obama actually wants to talk to these murderers.

An endorsement is a public announcement to support someone. He does not want to publically support someone who his constituency has spoken to not support. However, privately, he will still vote for him. I'll buy that reasoning. He's just respecting the will of his constituency.

The only people who wont vote for OBAMA are the ones who DON'T LISTEN! OBAMA has spoken more than numerous times on what he wants to do in our economy, war, taxes etc..etc… do you ever listen? HELL NO! Because you are filled with ignorance!

A POLITIAN WITH A BACK BONE?? I WANT HIS AUTOGRAPH!

CNN!GET RID OF LOU DOBBS ,AND THAT WOMAN WHO FILLS IN FOR HIM!THEY ARE OBAMA BASHERS,AND I DON'T WATCH THEM,ANYMORE.LET JACK CAFFERTY HAVE LOU'S HOUR!

I always liked Senator Boren and have long felt that he was more qualified to be President than anyone else who has run for the past 16 years. Also, he left the Senate by his own choice and is doing a great job at OU. He doesn't need another job.

I hope he knows that he will not be viewed as a democrat.

Simple your Son has a Mind and Common sense and knows right from wrong!

No Obama never

No one barely knows this man. WHY CNN MAKES A BIG DEAL OUT OF THIS???… To create more division amoung democrats and so they can report more "Breaking News"?

He didn't make a mistake—–he knows Obama has BIG problems—
Bush has a 70% unnfavorable rating–McCain is 4 more years of Bush—Obama only leads McCain by 4-5 points—–What is it people don't like about Obama???? A Lot.

Stupid is as stupid does, or perhaps in this case as stupid says. How can you not endorse someone you are openly saying you are voting for. I would imagine the only people who can understand this logic are GED toting oklahoma okie dokie rednecks.

What sickens me, and it's not that our nominee is "inexperienced" (in Washington's culture of corruption, we need somebody who isn't the norm), it's that the Democratic Party didn't impeach Bush/Cheney, didn't put an end to the occupation of Iraq, and so on–those so-called Democrats who refuse to vote for Obama are either sore Clinton supporters, racist, or just really ignorant of what's at stake in this election — only our entire future! You would sacrifice this nation out of spite? How undeveloped.

No politician knows for sure which way the wind is blowing, maybe Boren the younger listened to the whisperings of the Clintons and their surrogates. Maybe he's afraid that Obama is going to get crushed in the general election, and then, like Obama's vote on the war, he can use his stand alone policy to say that, 'well, I may have voted for the guy, but I didn't endorse him." Unfortunately for Boren the younger, Obama is going to win in a landslide and he's going to have to eat his decision. However, unlike the entitled Clintons, Obama won't have a 'list' of people who didn't support him, Obama will figure out how to work with Boren the younger for change.

GOD MOVES ACCORDING TO OUR FAITH IN HIM.

Cali Dude

You do not speak for the U.S troops or Vets they defend ALL Americans wether your gay, straight, white, black or whatever.

My husband is a U.S soldier whos serving our country for ALL American.

My GOD is a loving god and a forgiven one. I don't know which god your talking about. God did not put you on this earth to judge on how people live their lives.

Live your own life and leave everyones elses alone.

From a proud military wife.

The dude's got serious issues and if I were Oklahoma, I will think before I reelect him. You have to almost wonder if he is on the wrong party side.

I am sorry Mr. Boren Sr. for your son being so disrespectful to you and that you had to address something like this. This is something he could have just kept to himself and did not need to be mentioned in public.

I'M A HILL- RAISER MYSELF.I'VE ALWAYS VOTED STRAIGHT TICKET .I STILL INTEND TO DO THE SAME.NOT CAJSE I'M VOTING FOR HIM 'CAUSE I'M NOT .JUST JUST VOTING TO GET OUR TROOPS OUT OF THAT CHILDISH GUN-SLINGGING ,OIL-DRILLING ,FAMILY-FEUD WITH HUSSEIN THAT THESE DENSE REPUBLICANS HAVE CAUSED. JOHN BLACK

This is double talk and sounds like he should support McCain, he could board his slime express.

…the son does a disservice to the father!

THE DNC DOES NOT DESERVE OUR VOTES!

I AM NOW AN INDEPENDENT!

THEY SCREWED US OUT OF OUR VOTES IN FLORIDA JUST LIKE 8 YEARS AGO, THE STATE IS REPUBLICAN RUN !
I HAD NO SAY SO OVER THE DATE OF THE VOTING HERE!
ALL I KNOW IS MY BASIC RIGHT WAS TAKEN AWAY!

THE DNC ARE A BUNCH OF WIMPS AND THEY WILL GET SNOOKERED AGAIN BY THE REPUBLICANS!
I NO LONGER WISH TO BE ANY PART OF IT!

HEY ANNIE, DID YOU FORGET THAT 18 MILLION PEOPLE ARE SUPPORTING HIM, THE REAL LEADERS IN THE DEM. PARTY ARE SUPPORTING HIM, HIS CHIEF RIVAL SEN. CLINTON IS SUPPORTING HIM, CRAIG IN SALISBURY IS SUPPORTING HIM, AND SO AM I.

Experience has gotten us what?? Bush.. It is not the democratic congress that has us with a bad economy and high gas prices, NO that's what got them elected… Now that America has woken up from the bad dream called the bush administration we are ready for change. Eight years ago I could never have imagine that we could have a Women or an African American president, but thanks to the mess bush has made of the country we are running a race to the white house. Say yes to McCain??? What?? To give a republican another 4 years to make things worst.. I say NO WAY! you had your chance republicans, 8 years to be exact, now step aside and let Obama show you how it's done.. I am proud to say I am an democrat, your son is foolish but I know deep inside he has to be smiling.

OBAMA RULES ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.I SAID IT BEFORE AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN,OBAMA IS THE MAN THAT WILL MAKE THE CHANGE THAT WE ALL NEED.LOVE YOU OBAMA AND I PRAY EVERYDAY FOR PEOPLE TO GET EDUCATED ABOUT OBAMA AND START LOVING HIM LIKE THE PEOPLE THAT KNOW HIM.

I won't vote for Obama. I don't understand why everyone is so crazy about him. There are too many hidden facts and half truths and media frenzy around him. I'll stay home before I will vote for Obama and I have been a Democrat all my life.

good for him, not everybody has to be an idiot to endorse Obama . I applaude him for not trying to be a Politically correct. Obama has no experience in anything.

So, the good Congressman won't endorse Obama, but publicly announces he's going to VOTE for Obama. Does that make any sense? Perhaps it makes sense only to Okies. In his defense, I suppose Congressman Boren has no choice since his district is likely inhabited by Redman-chewing, Carling Black Label beer swilling, Caterpillar cap-wearing, shotgun-toting, duck hunting, trailer park-dwelling Okie rednecks. Too bad the good Congressman does not have the gonads to do what's right and support his Party's nominee.

Since his constituents are such fine upstanding citizens of the conservative right, perhaps Congressman Boren should simply become a Republican because he only appears to be a Democrat in name only.

i always get such a kick out of the ignorant comments on here, its shame everyone is allowed to vote.

That's actually a nice little loophole isn't it. You don't have to endorse someone to vote for them. However, he shouldn't have spilled the beans and told everyone who he was going to vote for. But, is he wants to waive his privacy on this matter, fine. Except his constituents now know who he is voting for. So Brooklyn, to counter your argument, yes it is puzzling. Both points contradict each other, although that is his individual right.

Because Obama is more hype than hope.

I'm wondering what "rammed down our throats" mean. Go ahead vote for McCaine simply because you feel just a little scorned. Tax cuts for the rich, 4 more years of Bush, and more dead U.S. soldiers is certainly a great trade off because you feel a candidate was rammed down your throat. Get real and stop making the issue about yourself. LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE!

To the older Boren, I am so sorry that your son has expressed public this decision. When we are raising our children, we hope and pray they will grow up and make us proud. Don't be disheartened with him, he just should have kept his mouth closed and cast his vote the way he felt was best.

And to Indiana Bob, the way the Governor is raising taxes here in Indiana, you probably should keep your money. You will need it to pay your property taxes for 2008.

No Hillary and No Bayh for VP Ditch Mitch—2008

Well, I'll try not to be so harsh. He maybe too afraid of loosing his constituents. Afraid he will not be re-elected.

Something else.

To CALI DUDE

Just thought of this. I'm not gonna touch the gay thing just yet though.

If you really want to look at the whole illegal thing then I think you would deport everyone of us.

Cause the only true people who have a right to be here are the American Indians. They were here before anyone else. We are the one's that came here from other shores.

Get your facts straight before you say anything!

So he's more interested in his future than the country? Or is this another Kerry moment, "I voted for it before I was against it".

If I were the younger Boren I wouldn't endorse Obama either….nor would I vote for him. In fact, I don't know why ANYONE voted for Obama!

I supported Hillary…..but now I support McCain.

Obama - Change You Can Believe In = lots of hot air.

McCain - Experience You Can Count On = for sure!

Vote McCain.
Support America's wholesome traditions of racism, sexism, homophobia.
Vote McCain!

So, I guess in this neo misogynistic society, you can't disagree with your father?

Farther is like Obama a corrupt Chicago Politician. Son is smarter than dad.

Please everyone vote for a change, vote Barack Obama.

Join the crowd along with millions of us who do support Obama—this is news–let's get real. Just because the DNC chose to anoint this ill-qualified community org