There is no comparison!!
Dukakis–trying to play up to Democratic conservatives—and a father demonstrating proper bike safety to his kids–all kids by wearing a helmet–there is no relationship.

At least in the minds of those who despise him for other reasons…like his lame resume and weak executive skills.

The republicans campaign strategy is all about personal destruction. Obama's campaign is about personal responsibility. Who do you think America is going to vote for? Bye Bye Republican Senators and Congressmen, you get tangled up with the RNC and you are toast.

Well, his comparison to Urkel is correct. He's got about that much relevant experience.

Whoa! This is definitely something completely new. Are you telling me that there's a President that will actually abide by the laws?!?!? I am Shocked and Appalled!

OBAMA '08

OH BROTHER!!!

They have this guy under an atomic microscope. They are looking for any little molecule out of order.

"SEE!! SEE!!! Misplaced proton…. He can't possibly be qualified to be president with that nucleus out of order like that!!!"

And besides, EVERYBODY looks dorky in bike helmets. I'm pretty sure thats why a lot of people don't wear them.

Why are there people posting "go Hillary" and Hillary 2012″ slogans on this blog? God does not promise anyone tomorrow, including Hillary Rodham Clinton. All we have is today.

i would love to see old mcBush trying to ride a bike… lol… He probably has a harley…

ED Wrote!!!

June 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

HILLARY 2012! That's all!

No to the INTERN!
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Still knawing on that bone are you. Get over it she lost and we can care less!!!!!

For God's sake, the man can't even have a private moment to ride his bicycle without some very stupid and FEARFUL people speaking ill, finding something wrong with him or have a problem with the way he's dressed. So pathetic. Go Barack…never mind the idiots, the racists, the fear-mongers and the haters out here!

Obama for 2008

wow… talk about latching onto DRIVEL….. Nothing more important to obsess about?

How about some hard-hitting news on McBush and his sleazy ties to Bush II ???

I'm an avid Republican and I don't go along with Baraks policies for governing the US, but when it comes to wearing the helmet, I applaud this man for showing the children of the US about safety.
I think we should get down to politics as news and leave these trivial matters to the Tabloids as news. I'm mean after all, George Bush wears a helmet when he goes bike riding and that doesn't make news.

lol. funny sense of humor…"urkle" tehe

Safety first!

I just finished watching McShame speak at a townhall meeting in NJ. I can't believe some of the questions that were asked. It was obvious the crowd was full of his supporters- again.

Come on people, I sit and read some of the blogs everyday. You know americans are getting more ignorant by the day. Some of the comments that are posted, are just ridiculus. Who cares he he had on a helmet or not? He still has to show safety and responsibilities to his daughters. If he didn't there would be someone waiting to say that he was not a responsible parent. We all need to take a step back and remember what is important. Whether you like him or HRC, you fail to realize that most are just a pay check away from losing what you're worked so hard for. Some not even a paycheck away. For those of you so pissed off, vote for McCain if you wanna. And you definitely will be less than a check away from being out on the streets! Because both he and HRC, share the same values. You better put the hatorade up,
and stop acting as though we are the wealthy ones walking around, but really brokier than broke! Have a wonderful day! NC for Obama!

Different republican candidate…same old nastiness!!! I have found that the so-called Bible-believing, family vaules "conservatives" are not so conservative when it comes to running a campaign. They use scare tactics, bullying, and defamation of a person's character to accomplish their goals. If someone criticized Laura Bush, republicans would demand an apology (public of course), an arm, a leg, and a vital organ. THEY are the ones we all should fear.

Do you know why this is news? Obama wants to distract voters from the problems with his campaign where there are lobbyists and shady characters in every nook and cranny. The more we look at his goofiness, the less we look at his corruption.

Who is Urkel? I like the way Obama pulls the inane comments about he and Michelle apart in an intelligent way so everyone can laugh at the spin that the Republicans continue to throw out in the media. Keep your bike hat on Obama, it's safe and smart!

I love my future President Obama, but he is a bit nerdy on the bike with his helmet on.

What's wrong with wearing jeans and a polo going for a bike ride? And why does the press have nothing better to do than take pictures of Obama going for a bike ride and then scrutinize his choice of clothing? The one thing I really like about Obama is that he calls things for what they are and speaks his mind. He wore a helmet because he knew he'd be scrutinized and you hear from his own mouth the thought process that went into actually wearing the helmet. I like that about him and I hope he doesn't roll over to political pressure and act like a subhuman like the rest of the politicians in this country.

I want to see Hillary Clinton riding a bike with a drink in her hand.
Put some wheels on McCain's walker and he'll zoom past them all.

COMMON SENSE???

FYI, Barack has been attacked for everything he says. That's all the GOP's got on him. Nit picking over dumb things that have NOTHING to do with the issues. Who's gonna help me afford a week's worth of groceries again? OBAMA

Thank you, next….

Just get back on the basketball court for few photo shoots.
Come to think of it, challenge McCain to shoot a few or go for a bike ride.

He does kinda look like Urkel, now that you mention it…

Helmets are smart!
and I doubt he'd do as well in the campaign if he has bandages wrapped around his head, so it makes double sense

I don't just look goofy in a bike helmet; I look downright moronic (in my mind, anyway), but I still wear one. Imagine the uproar were Obama to go riding without one!!

I am glad to see that ge is first and formost a responsible, concerned father!

Can McCain even ride a bike at his age? Doubt it.

And for those Hillary supporters who are still attacking Obama for Hillary, "Don't go away mad, just go away!"

Bush = McCain; McCain = Bush.

Better to look a little dorky than come across as an out of touch, disconnected, flip-floppin' fossil.

Ok CNN, this is not something that should be discussed on blogs. I see that it is clear that there is some serious race/racism issues here from the Republicans.

That my friend is a line they should not cross. Hey, they(republicans) are going to lose the election anyway.

Obama'08

YOU BETTER NOT PICK MACSKILL FOR YOU VP. SHE IS A TRAITOR TO THE AMERICAN WOMEN.

Maybe I missed it but I didn't read one word from the Obama-loving press about his helmet. But this is so Obama: to bring everyone's attention to what a great role model for kids he is. Geez! Maybe they didn't notice because of your overall nerd look. You're so out of touch with everyday people. Get rid of the stupid, prissy belt and yank the freakin' shirt out, if you want to pretend you're not too elite for the blue-collar workers whose votes you WILL NEVER GET!

I and everyone I know are voting for OBAMA. Republicans dont have a chance come Nov.

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For once, it would be nice to have a President with a head worth protecting.

Oh, yeah, let's get ourselves a president that is too stupid to wear a safety helmet, good plan, America.

As far as Obama looking "goofy", I suppose all those professional cyclists look goofy too? What foolishness.

Kiah,

What's wrong with his image? He can't ride a bike? Wow, I never knew riding a bike wearing a helmet was a crime.

Please obama pick caroline or oprah for your vp. We need Hilary in 2012…Please dont take our Hilary away to a do nothing administration.You will taint her.

About the only guy who DOESN'T look dorky in a bike helmet is Armstrong. At least Big O has a sense of humor about it. Thank god he didn't wear spandex bike shorts. That would give us more information about the presumtive nominee than we care to know….

Now, it's time for a response from the Republican Party. Can we get some shots of McCain riding his horse and buggy?

Just one more insult they can blame on someone else.

And once again Obama plays the blame game. If no one says anything about you say they did anyway (make everyone feel sorry for you). Say they called you (and your wife) black. There are always rumors and false statements made about candidates for national office. Other candidates must deal with rumors; why is he so so special and we must feel so so so sorry for him because someone is being mean.

If Obama wants to set up a website, who cares. I looked at that website; I was not impressed. He has no proof of any of the believable rumors; just "it is not so".

If that is his birth certificate, it has less information on it than any birth certificate I ever saw (not that I have ever seen an official Hawaiian birth certificate).

However, I know that I could have done a better job about denying the quotes from his book. Which "quotes" are incorrect; what page in the book will we find the real quote. A better answer would have been simply to say "read the book."

There is a video of him not placing his hand over his heart while the national anthem plays—he needs to explain that. Just saying it is not so is not good enough. Clearly it is true for that one time; nothing he can do will change that.

Once he excuses his (or her) action, he needs to stick with that excuse; don't excuse (or denounce) by degree. (Rev Wright and his church)

There is no way to excuse her "proud" statement. I don't care if there is a video of her saying "whitey" or not; I can feel her hatred when I watch her speak. She is not proud of America; she does believe white people are to blame for all her ills.

Is there anything sacred in a candidate's life?

CNN, Thank you for allowing us to view this photo. It does not matter who anyone supports, a great way to begin your day with a good laugh.

Bam–you looked so CUTE! And yes, safety is our number one concern–domestically AND internationally. We love you , baby!!

Alexander Marquardt is a douche bag.

Ok since the rest of the posts are closed: This is about McCain requesting co-townhall meetings.

The ONLY reason he is doing this is because Obama draws crowds of 50,000 regularly, while McCain draws 100. Normally i would be all for a debate, but in this case, McCain is only riding Obama's speech popularity.

That and Obama isnt very good at debating

And, McCain puts the world to sleep reading off his teleprompter.

McCain should just quit now, move to Iraq, put them to sleep with his teleprompted speeches, and then maybe we can finally leave.

Way to go, President Obama! Safety first, fashion sense……not really important in this instance.

What the Hell is wrong with you CNN,dont you have any NEWS to report on?For gods sake,the planet is coming unravelled and were sitting here discussing Obama wearing a helmet and "dorky"clothes.I am certain that you could find a more important story pretty much anywhere on the planet,but I guess I ask too much of the media,after all its easier to print this garbage than do some actual reporting,I mean shucks….reporting real news is too much like work.

Id rather have a second Carter term (which obama WOULDNT bring) than a 3rd Retard term!

Now if that had been Hillary Clinton, Jack Cafferty would have been all over it! His question would have been " How can this lady expect to negotiate with Iran when she goes around looking silly and acting like a dork".

Wearing a helmet gives a strong example, Mr. Obama? What about saluting the American flag? What about "the 57 states" you say you have or will visit. That number just happens to be the number of Islamic states in the Islamic conference organization. I wonder about you, Mr. Obama.

Hey jay in nyc thanks for posting obamas lame resume online for all to see. What bothered me more than his helmet was the image of him going to play golf while Hc was out endorsing HIM>>> remind you of anyone? That was disrespectful and stupid. This is just dumb. I think the Oct surprise will be in earlier than expected. I do think this will hurt him. Everything I see so far indicates it will hurt him badly.

CNN is in the Bag for John and Cindy McCain. By the way the McCain's theme song should be "Your Cheating Heart".

CNN Please stop posting this useless article. Everything that this man does seems to be wonderful and big news..Give us something that is more important and worthy of discussion and not this petty stuff. I am not voting for this guy simply because he lacks experienced and substance, just like all these articles that you are reporting..

Just what is he supposed to wear, then? Should I not be tucking my polo shirts into my jeans? This sort of scrutiny is beyond ridiculous.

CNN… thanks for yet another article on nothing….

I'm amazed at the people here who are making a judgment call based on how geeky he looks in a helmet. I would say that he made a thoughtful decision to ride safely and that would earn him some points in my book.

Uh, this is news??

RANDY, YOU LEARN FROM THIS MESSAIH AND DON'T FORCE YOUR IGNORENCE ON OTHER PEOPLE LOOSER

What would people think if we said Mc Cain looks like an escapie from a nursing home who needs cleaner dentures! Can we have some respect. What a bunch of kids on the playgroubd we are.

Silly is right and unelectable is even better! 20 years in a racist church and you think you deserve the Democratic nomination! And the idiots who voted for you!

This man scares me. Not because of his race or religion, but because of his agenda for our country. Not that he has told us his agenda, but we can piece it together from what he has said throughout the campaign. His is a Socialis/Marxist Agenda.

That is why Americans will not elect him in November.

This is not a change we want for our country. McCain 08

Elly – the fact that Obama did not want to respond to Larry Sinclair on his fight the smears website definitely elevates Sinclair's claims several notches toward fact. Come on Obama, if it's a smear, fight it on your 'Fight the Smears' website.

I am a Speech Pathologist who works with head injured patients. I have also directed a community/school program in my town which educates children re: importance of wearing seat belts and helmets and rewards them for doing so.

Research shows that the more parents wear their helmets, the more their children do-a direct correlation. Not only was Barack being smart in protecting himself, he was being a good role model for his children. There is nothing "gorky" about that.

Imagine if he had not worn one, and had somehow been involved in an accident which caused him a head injury. Where would that leave him, his family and the hope for the Democratic party and the country?

The media needs to smarten up and not be so petty!!

The bigots who reason with their butt not their brain’re scary and will finally vote for McSame. McBush refused to stay on the issues. It is scary at the filling station…it is watching my brothers and sisters die in a dumb war. It is scary GOP has not agenda or solution for recession. It is scary McBush will eventually bomb Iran. It is scary the rich’re getting a tax break. It is scary majority of the world despise US. It is scary McSame can't read or speak without a teleprompter. It is scary our neighbor’s home fore closured. It is scary Americans don't get. It is scary 300 millions are so dumb. It is scary some listen to radicals and bigots like Rush, Lou, and Hannity and abide their advice. It is scary our children will have no future due to global warming. It is scary when China and India monopolized our market and steal our ideas. It is scary we can't stop genocide in Darfur. It is scary we elected a stupid man twice. It is scary our president can't speak English. Can anyone show me Gas station written Liberal or Conservative so we can compare the price? — Of course answer is none………………

Is this news? WHO CARES CNN????

Can we discuss real issues and the way forward for America and the world. I dont think this is going to solve the economy, the war in Iraq, or America's standing in the world.

Belle,you sound like tipical conservative you don't want cnn to do there job.now you telling to invesitigate obama well why can't you do it.every time you people come up with anything that will put fear on american guess what belly you people are done.

Obama wears a helmet to set an example, just as he listens to Wright for inspiration, aspiration, and then perspiration.

He is setting a good example by wearing a helmet while biking — it's nothing like Dukakis trying to look like a soldier wearing his helmet!

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. this is an issue in American election. lets not make fun of our democracy. People around the world will laugh at us. Yeah, the domocratic nominee followed the trafiic rule. In America, the rule of law prevails not something else.

Thank you Senator Obama for encouraging the safety of young bicycle riders. My kids now know that they have to wear helmet everytime they ride a bike.
God bless OBAMA. No matter what people says When GOd says YES no body can say NO.

CNN PLEASE STOP WRITING ABOUT NONSENSE!! WHO CARES!

pretty funny stiff, im guessing cnn ran with this as a way to show obama's humor and how he is able to take a step back and not scared to make a joke about himself

like this guy more and more

dems 08

I like his judgement. He was willing to look the fool, just to help inform and inforce to kids that they should wear a helmet. And the fact that he even took the time to consider the correct out come of such a small task as wearing a helmet just goes to show he will think twice as hard on all matters of importance and weigh in all factors before making any decisions. McCain just bullies his way straight ahead and never worries about what the final out come will be or how is will affect people in everyday life.

Really? Come on CNN…. what happen to real news.

This is just stupid.

CNN, there must be something better for you to report on.

That's the ticket:

Obama/Urkel '08!!!

Obama should get some training wheels for his bike.
He looks so silly.

Either way, Obama is the best packaged and marketed candidate since George W. Bush.

As a result of political malpratice on the part of the failed and undemocratic Democratic Party leadership, Obama now has significant power and, the more we watch him wield it, the more he looks like the very thing that he has always—in his entire 16 months as a national figure—claimed he is not.

Why is that? Mostly, I think that it is precisely because of the way he hastily and illegitimately gained his power…

The façade that enabled Obama to trick people into voting for him during the first half of the nomination process is coming off!

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The majority of Americans are overweight or obese, right? Unhealthy people often have the "look" of being unhealthy, tired, drained… and neither feel nor perform in life as well as those who are fit and active. So Obama takes a bike ride and the focus is on the style of his clothing — with even that Dukakis reference, as if even THAT mattered! Why isn't this on Entertainment News or some flaky personality-bashing show, rather than CNN?! Alexander Marquardt needs to re-think his job title as a journalist if this is the drivel he's willing to cover. Really! There's a kind of despair in knowing the difficulties American families and American troops face, and yet all the major news sources burn up their space and our time with superficial drivel.

That monster! Today a bike helmet, tomorrow, appeasement for devil-nation Iran! Only the American voters, united on behalf of traditional patriotic family values…uh…

I'm sorry, what was the article talking about? Oh yeah – Obama wears a bike helmet…THAT MONSTER…TODAY A HELMET…etc.

CNN, is this newsworthy? This political ticker seems more like a TMZ tabloid picture and piece. How many Americans have died in Iraq this year or in May? Why aren't journalists inquiring into the violence reduction in Iraq? Is it truly a permanent reduction or a lull before the storm?!?! Al-Sadr is talking like violence will soon begin again.

Jan from Boca Raton, you aren't exactly Ms. Cool using the term "dork." When was that a popular insult…in the 70s or 80s?

this man is a great role model for children and bicyclists,everywhere.those who consider people as dorks, for wearing safety gear,are probably brain-damaged from head injuries.repubs will say anything,to make someone look bad.they are dispicable.

Real news please!!!

I like that he can show a light hearted side of himself….he doesn't have to be stiff and tight ALL THE TIME..we know he is running for President but he is still human and every word out of his mouth does not have to be about politics…

I am sure that he was ASKED about the picture and he responded…geesh if he is serious all the time, he's accused of being un real and when he does show a light side, he's accused of not talking about the ISSUES…

GEESH FOLKS!!!!!!!!!!!

In CA, bike helmets are mandatory. Get a clue, people.

The only thing I question is the bike.

Have a good time Mr soon to be President You deserve it!

You look like Urkel, regardless.

At least he didn't fall off like a certain president did ..

Alice June 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Hopefully, were Dukakis to don his helmet today, we all would be better prepared to ignore the Republican campaign of hate and shamefulness that brought our country to where it is today. Horrible recession with gas prices out the wazoo, a six (so far) year war with no end in sight, a complete loss of prestige abroad, etc. etc.

And someone might actually choose to vote Republican based on a helmet?
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I doubt anyone with intelligence would vote or not vote because of the helmet, what worries me is all of you that will vote for him because you think he has a magic wand to waive that will make all his fairy tale promises come true.

I guess this is news. Why wasn't George W. Bush compared to Michael Dukakis when he wore his bike helmet? http://www.viiphoto.com/pictures/ChristopherMorris/CM-bushPrivateView/29.cm.bush.12.12.04.J1133.jpg

So, 'bout that economy?

The helmet shows good sense. I have two friends without fathers because they weren't wearing bike helmets.

Seems to me like we could use someone with this kind of good sense in the Whitehouse.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

Can't this guy do ANYTHING without people getting their underwear all bunched up!??

In Some states it is the LAW to wear a Helmet.

I think the high mud flap was to connect his younger daugther that may not be ridding a two-wheeler yet. The helmet was also a way of encouraging her and other kids to put it on. Good parents lead by example – sometimes you talk and act funny to encourage them (kids). I am sure Obama takes pleasure creating fun for a tense environment like ours. He wanted us to know he is one of us and he is. Who is crying foul about his fashion?

HE's a father of a YOUNG Family ……….unlike most candidates in the last 12 years or more. He has to set an example as a Parent First ..and then a candidate. I think the fact that the Obama's have such a young Family that the McCain Group should be CAREFUL with the mud !!! Like "baby mama" comments etc. These folks have quite young children ….unlike McCain and the Clinton's, and have different concerns as to what ther kids are exposed to.

Who cares what he does? How long till we have to see cheesy pics of the great "savior" going to the bathroom? Can't wait . . . .

Senator Obama and his camp should focus on how to bring us all out of the current administration's holes by showing more open end plans on infrastructure, economic, energy, and national security as well as phasing troop withdrawal issues and spend less time on defending the muds throwing from McCain camp.

What happened to real news? Maybe AP should get a photograph showing how he brushes his teeth or puts on his shoes.

Stop treating the American public like morons!

If he wears a helmet….he is Dukakis….if he doesn't he doesn't care about kids! Yikes! I would rather him look like Dukakis and role model for kids. I don't care what the press says…I am a mom and I appreciate it!

OMG. Barack you do look like Urkel…. I can see it now. Seen of ICBMs flying through the air. Camera switches to a picture of Barack in his Urkel like outfit pushing a red button saying, "Did I Do that?"

Just kidding Barack. This Republican Vet loves ya.

By the way… This is the FIRST time that i've seen an article (not this one but another) that truly shows the sort of impact that Barack is having on other countries. When do you ever see that in a US election? Even my nasty sister and mother-in-law from Europe have been keeping a very close eye on the election and are cheering for Barack Obama.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? This is news???? **Sigh**

It looks funny but everyone has pictures like that. Ones that are not the best.

Interesting. I've heard absolutely no one at all bring this up. And yet, you CNN, decide that this is an ISSUE THAT MUST BE DISCUSSED! Shameful.

thats not a mudflap silly its the connector as his daughter's bike is attached. Safety first

STPO COMPARING OBAMA TO DUKAKIS, WHY IS WAY MORE HUDSOME THAN HIM

Why not have a discussion about his underwear too.

Briefs or boxers? Can they make or break a Presidential candidate?

Come on Obama.

Get a bigger helmet.

This one looks too small.

Obama by wearing his helmet is setting a good example for kids.Safety first over trying to look good. Maybe thats why Obama is so smart because he has protected his head. McCain should wear a helmet too when he rides……..Oh wait does he still remember how to ride one or is he too old?

Hopefully, were Dukakis to don his helmet today, we all would be better prepared to ignore the Republican campaign of hate and shamefulness that brought our country to where it is today. Horrible recession with gas prices out the wazoo, a six (so far) year war with no end in sight, a complete loss of prestige abroad, etc. etc.

And someone might actually choose to vote Republican based on a helmet?

WHY DONT YOU TALK ABOUT MCCAINS LOBBYIST WORKING FOR HIM.

HILLARY 2012! That's all!

No to the INTERN!

CNN you have got to be kidding!!!!!!!! Your getting more and more like fix news.Have you been taking notes from Hannity?

common CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a Republican who is going to vote for Obama, because he is going to make the office of the president accessible to the people in a way that it hasn't been for eight years.

Jan from boca raton fl you can call him what ever you want guess whatn he is going to be your next president if you like it or not so who is the loser now.

Nothing scary about this.

Cindy McCain is more scary with all the Botox injections in her forehead.

Did he run over anyone on his trek? Did everyone get out of their cars/off their bicycles and bow down?

You have to show an example to the 7 and 9 years olds, safety on bikes, although, he does look goofy.

Oh well let them judge him on his apparel. They did it to Clinton the WHOLE campaign … oh yeah and her hair … and her makeup … and her smile …. and her wrinkles …. this suit … that suit …. that dress …. that jewelry …. PLEASE.

Maybe this is only fair. Critique away media.

RE: Jan from Boca Raton, fl June 13th, 2008 11:34 am ET
He looks like a "dork" and acts like a 'Dork"

It's nice to see the good people from Florida still understand what's important in electing a president. Like funny helmets, hairstyle and who can drink a beer with you.

KM – it wasn't a mudflap. He was pulling one of his little girls in a wheeled trailer behind the bike.

PLEASE PUT UP SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE, WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU CNN.

I'm disgusted that people are still trying to play up some silly stigma with wearing a helmet!! Are you going to make fun of his grades now too?! Helmets save lives. Period. Wouldn't it be great if the rest of our leaders had the marbles to put their role model status to good use rather than blantant hypocrisy?

CNN YOU are NOT in charge of Obama's campaign!

VET the candidates please.

Ok, how is this in any way an issue? Is Obama under the belief that every single thing he does will automatically be used against him? Is he really that insecure? After all, President Bush wears a helmet all the time when he rides his bike (though he is more of an off-road biker than on the street). I think Obama needs to relax and be less paranoid.

Elly:

Larry Sinclair was proven to be a FRAUD over 4 months ago. Also, media outlets like NBC called this man out already.

Sorry, but you are really behind on this.

I don't doubt that the only ammo the GOP has is to mock someone for being safe.
They can't talk about the economy. They can't talk about the Iraq War. All they have is a helmet and who Obama chooses to have on his committee to select a VP.
America has gotten smarter over the past 7 years (hopefully). When the best the GOP can come up with is "vote for me because we're not Obama," you know it's going to be a long summer.

Obama is down to earth so people be nice and learn from this man.

It was the responsible thing to do. I wouldn't worry about it too much. He was attempting to be safe while enjoying time with his family, not make himself out to be involved in military affairs with a stupid photo op.

Thank you Senator Obama for encouraging the safety of young bicycle riders.

If someone was critical of Hillary Clinton's outfit, they would be called a sexist. But I guess it's okay to do the same thing to Obama.

One day the Obama-haters portray him as a ghetto drug-dealer. The next day the Obama-haters portray him as a goody-goody geek.

Get a life, Obama-haters!

Jan from Boca Raton–You sound like a Dork (one who's not old enough to vote). Please go away!

what should he wear? An adidas track suit? Maybe some Jordans? idiots

His daughters were with him – he had to wear a helmet to demonstrate safety. Its what I do with my daughter.

And besides, cool is not what you wear – its how you think! And this man is cool!

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08

It would be hard to beat the reining king of Dorkdom, George W. Bush, at any level.

With all the problems the US is having, how petty a subject for the press to be covering.

Senator Obama will make a great President!

To whoever asked about the mud flap: It's not, that's a buggy, he's probably got the girls in that buggy. Which of course is totally adorable.

seriously? this is what we're talking about?

Who cares. If he wears a helmet, hes goofy; If he didn't wear the helmet I guarantee somebody would have found a state law that required helmets when riding bikes and used that against him. With some people, you just cant win

Ok everyone- I am voting for Obama…but that get-up does make him look like Urkel's big brother. However, I have no problem with my President having a law degree from Havard and a background as a professor of Constiutional Law, in additon tocommunity organizing in low income neighborhoods and being looked upon fondly by the international communtiy. Did I mention that he advocates for bike safety too? My advice, vote for Obama, but wear some shorts or sweat pants when you go bike riding! LOL—OBAMA 2008

He's a normal human being. A dad. For anyone to say he's an "elitist" and not like the rest of us…take note. Does he really strike you as having a lofty attitude? Come on. He's genuine, and this is a big factor in my support of him.

No one cares!-Why does he think he needs to explain EVERYTHING-oh no, the media or the evil Rep. will try to spin this or that-talk about not wanting to discuss issues!!!-Obama should spend less time pandering to the pubic for votes and more time telling people what the heck he stands for-and let's try NOT to use the word change for once!!!

What is it that you plan to do with America???? Education, Health care, etc…-and not spout your typical stump speech!

People are soo excited about this man! ! ! To be into him so much simply means we just love him. GO BARACK O ! !

Any body can say anything about obama but what is the real deal is november.I personaly have promised to register 5000 newe voters and I have registerd 3200 and I will make sure all of them voted in november for obama so all you keep talking whill I walk to walk.

HA ! HA ! HA !

YEAH ! THIS IS ANOTHER KERRY-DUCAKIS-OBAMA MOMENT !

BARRY YOU JUST LOOK , BAD BAD BAD !

HEY BARRY, WHERE IS THE FRISBEE?
I'LL GET IT !

NO! I'LL GET !

OOPS ! I MISSED !

GO HILLARY !

the point is that the guy is trying to hard to seem like an normal guy, not the arugula loving liberal elitist he is.

Thanks America, you have handed the republicans another 4 years. There were way more qualified people running.

we all look goofy in these bike helmet. what a non issue. please.

#1 headline on CNN : Iraq leaders do not like US proposed security agreement

Yet here we are worrying about how dorky a dude looks while wearing a bike helmet. Congrats on a job well done.

Obama 08 this man has what it takes to be commander and chief and he will get me and my families vote in November!

I am a cyclist and I saw this picture a few days ago. Part of why Obama looks geeky is because that bike he's riding is too small for him. That's a medium or a large frame and Obama needs an extra large.

Next thing CNN will put on hear is that the time he goes to the bathroom . It is time for the big dog's to play let them . It is what we need to do for the 4,100 who have given there lives for this country .

no a good pic……………..I'll still be voting for him, but not a good pic.

Elly people like you just belive something without even thinking you saw a video of cray guy saying an insane stuff about obama you don't ask your salf may he was paid to say that.

Bush also wears a helmet when he rides a bike. So what's the big deal?

Way to go Bam!

Great to know you spent time with your family last weekend that included bike riding! How was the sleep over for your daughter's birthday?

Those comparing how you look says a lot… if gas prices continue to. go up… many with have to get a bike.

Also… for some commenting on this blog – when was the last time you rode a bike or went on a walk with your family?

Better yet… do you have a life?

Go Obama go!

Man?! What is it with Obama? He looks good on anything he wears. Some C-SPAN callers said that he could be on GQ. I guess when you got "IT" you got it.

Elly.. Larry Sinclair is a lunatic liar who wants to blackmail Obama. Barrack should sue him for defamation!!

Oh my God he wore a helmet, he cant be president!!!!!!!!!!!!

Get over it people.

He's just riding a bike CNN.

Is this really news!!!

I dont care about this.

Is this really news worthy? No!

CNN, your beginning to look very suspect in your coverage of Sen. Obama. You don't nearly cover actual relevant matters related to Sen. McCain, but you insist on covering "NON-NEWS" about Sen. Obama. Alexander Marquardt (the author of this non-news worthy article), it seems to me that you're trying to make this a so-called Dukakis momement, which should have meritless on its face. That is silly and irresponsible…not journalism.

As for the rest of the bloggers, this is not a game, as the media is trying to portray it…this IS your future, and thus, you shouldn't allow anyone to turn it into a sport.

I get the safety thing, but he really looks like a nerd. And who wears jeans to go biking? He looks like a big kid.

What could crack a head like yours?

and he is as liberal as Dukakis!

@KM – It's not a mud flap, it's the pole that connects the thing his kids are riding in to his bike.

Have you seen him dance? I don't think he's too much of a geek.

Anyway, how can you not trust a guy that looks like Obama does on the bike?

He does look like Urkel….

KM – the high mud flap is a bar that attaches to a cart where his daughter was riding.

Do your research.

It's all about safety. Nobody looks good in a bike helmet, but I sure love seeing my wife and kids wearing them.

This is just more pettiness from GOPers and GOPers who play Dems but share the same mean-spirited values as most Republicans. Does anybody remember that we're at war (Obama wouldn't have let that happen), gas prices are closing in on $5 a gallon (diesel is already there in many parts of the nation), more people are losing their jobs daily, healthcare costs too much in our country and millions don't have any insurance … thelist of REAL issues goes on and on.

People talking about Obama's bike helmet are simply pathetic. And that pretty much sums up the GOP today.

Elly shout your mouth your one of those belive all those BS rumores on internet.

Everything he does is being scrutinized and examined to death!! Geezzz… now the man can't even wear a safety helmet!!! Give me a break with this nonsense!!

Safety is not always pretty but is responsible. So is pulling our brave men and women out of Iraq.

Leaving them there because it is not important when they return home is NOT responsible. Staying in Iraq 100 years is NOT responsible. Supporting a war that the Senate's own report discovered was based on lies that President Bush AND Senator McCain knew in advance is NOT responsible.

Anyone who votes for McCain will regret it because if he is elected you will look back fondly on these days of cheap $4.00 a gal gas.

KM June 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Forget about the helmet, I want to know what is the purpose of that high mud flap on the back of the bike?

If you ride a bike in the rain that mud flap keeps you from getting a streak up your back

This is a joke. No matter what Obama does he can't win. If he didn't wear a helmet the news will talk about that. Is there no stories about McSane. Please give us a break

Either way, Obama is the best packaged and marketed candidate since George W. Bush.

As a result of political malpratice on the part of the failed undemocratic Democratic Party leadership, Obama now has significant power and, the more we watch him wield it, the more he looks like the very thing that he has always—in his entire 16 months as a national figure—claimed he is not.

Why is that? Mostly, I think that it is precisely because of the way he hastily and illegitimately gained his power…

The façade that enabled Obama to trick people into voting for him during the first half of the nomination process is coming off!

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plain old funny news.

Keep this up, CNN.

You might actually get a little respect from me.

You are still so overtly pro-Obama that it makes me sick. You still suck, but not as much after posting this article. Ha.

Come on cnn, how is this newsworthy, silly of you to waste time
on this.

ELLY, investigate the Larry Sinclair smear – you will find he took a
lie-detector test and he FAILED!!!!!

I will have to agree with an earlier post….at least he has a good sense of humor!!

I'd have more respect for him if he just wore it out of principle, not politics.

Ever move is calculated? This is new politics? I don't think so.

And how about how he pulled the race card into this now…read the article above.

Losing my respect by the minute…

I ADORE his shoes. I want the same when I bicycle to work. SUV's drivers, get used to it.

I'm glad he was wearing the helmet. It's not just kids that can be hurt. My dad had a serious accident when his bike hit gravel on a street in our neighborhood. Suffice it to say, brain surgery and months in the hospital are not preferable to wearing a helmet!!!!

Way to go Sen. Obama!!!!

Elly – Larry Sinclair has already been noted as a pathological liar and a piece of scum. He failed the Lie detector exam miserably and has openly admitted that he fabricated the entire story about Obama.

CANNOT WAIT FOR THE LARRY SINCLAIR STORY<

THEN BYE BYE OBAMA.

I see it is a bunch of losers on here too. He Elly, stop asking dumb questions. You are the biggest loser. Still upset about Hillary? Get over it. Obama is your new daddy.

JAN FROM BOCA,Your just another Limbaugh coward.

Biking shorts and a nice tight shirt…now that would've been a sight to savor!

ELLY YOU ARE AN IDIOT. DONT HATE YOU LOOOOOER.

Ha ha, i love this. He does look like a goofball and i'm glad CNN has finally put an article out about Obama that doesn't make me feel like they are trying to ride Obama's… bike.

I can't stand Obama but as a cyclist I am very happy to see him setting a great example.

I like this image of Barack Obama because it is wholesome and real.

When John McCain is making a speech, he looks like an angry robot making gestures. Someone needs to put music behind it and use it for an ad.

Senator Obama sets an excellent example for children and adults to follow.

I am by no means an Obama supporter and it is a funny picture. However, it is a good idea to wear a helmet when bike riding, particularly in the city. This is not an issue, it is just silly.

No worries Obama. It's your policies that make you goofy.

At least we have a presidential nominee who doesn't think Urkel is a country in eastern Europe.

At least he can ride a bike. If it was McCain we would see him riding THE ELCTRIC SCOOTER. LOL.

The republicans are just jealous that they didn't wear helmets and have suffered mental injuries that force them to pick the war criminal Bush or the old man who will continue Bush's policies, Mccain.

Safety first is what matters. If you have every seen the results of TBI from people riding bikes, motorcycles, etc. that didn't wear helmets, you'd think twice of how important it is to protect your head. I'm sure his children must do the same when bike riding so Obama is teaching by example.

I hope he'll be better as a president than he is pedaling a bike – his toes should be on the pedals not the middle of his foot. If he can't learn to pedal properly . . .

Arrogant. Get over yourself.

Previous article – It is sad that an African American candidate plays the race card or inserts race into speeches when it benefits him. Because all it does is show his true colors-I will do anything to win.

I think this is a great "image" picture. The image that he is trying to show is that he is setting a good example to his daughters on safety. Even dad looks goofy in a helmet. A great image to his daughters to spend time outside, unlike most kids that are addicted to video games.

Okay, and why is this news ??????

Jan from Boca Raton, FL, it's clear that no matter what he does you're just never going to like him. Do you really need to leave an insult like that on a more light-hearted story such as this? He knows that the press will snap photos of him whereever he goes, so he figured he should at least set the right example for children to wear safety helmets when bike riding. And for this too, you make a juvenile insult. Why don't YOU go away!

Let's see if John McCain can ride a bike, all the way back to Arizona!

Obama, 08!

Glad he put safety first over looks. He is not my choice for his wardrobe selections.

CNN I think yall just like posting random stuff up here to keep your blog going. I would prefer to debate over the issues affecting this country though. Not Obamas bike outfit or McCain’s daughter party affiliation.

Elly, are you on the low? Trying to recruit?

Jan from Boca Raton…at least he's YOUNG enough to ride a bike:) Ever see Dubya riding his mountain bike at Crawford? Now there's a DORK!

Can CNN find a good topic for people to read at all? What is all this about? Can't CNN tell us more about the great things that Obama is doing instead of these meaningless topics??

Jan from Boca, yeah lets have a c- president, look where that got us… grow up this isn't high school!

Mr. Obama, Could you please talk about Larry Sinclair for us! Im sure if this was NOT ture then you would have added it to your new website. But I did not see it listed on there. So are you saying this is true?

Attacking Michelle like that is not nice. She is the first lady and thats thats. Respect. She did not make herself. Everyone is pretty in their own way. Don't judge a book by it's cover. We don't know her personally but what i've seen, I really do like and adore Michelle. She seems to be strong and confident.

Go Michelle-Love you- Obama 08.

CNN… are you serious? Why dont you get a real job.

Obama '08

CNN Political Ticker: Lame, or a victim of a slow news day?

I think it was a good idea for Obama to show that he is concerned about bike safety…. It is a good thing he uses his head…

OBAMA 08…

HA HA HA!
Boy, frankness is refreshing.

McSame can't ride a bike because of those robot arms that he has. They give me the creeps. Don't need to hear about how they got like that either. I don't really care because I don't like the guy. He was a POW but at least he made it back but he and Bush are sending kids off to DIE. No POWS in this fight they just make heads roll. Sad but true. Bring them home.
No To McSame McKiller McFlipFlop.

Wow, CNN, get a hobby.

Comparing Obama to Dukakis? Shame on you, CNN.

okay..why is this a story? aren't there more serious issues?

For Gods sake CNN find some real news!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go out and find some negative news about MCBUSH and get off
Senator Obamas back!!!!!
Its absurd how all your news is so biased against Obama!!!
There is another candidate in case you didnt realize that!!!!
Like this news….Pathetic!!

…..people are really questioning the fact that he wore a helmet to go bike riding with his kids? Now, if he hadn't had the helmet on then it would be a holy uproar.

I love the man but…seriously, B – you cannot go out on the streeet looking this maaaaaaaan! You givin us brothas a bad rap with!

You need some Stacy and Clinton in your life. Quick!

EVERYONE LOVES OBAMA. HE IS A REAL PERSON, NOT LIKE SANTA CLAUS MCCAIN WHO COCNSTANTLY WEARS GEORGE BUSH'S RED SUIT, AND OF COURSE MARRIED TO BARBIE, WHO WE KNOW DOES NOT EXIST AT ALL. I DON'T SEE CINDY MCCAIN CARRYING CHILDREN IN SUDAN, THEIR COLOR MAY CHANGE THE COLOR OF HER HAIR…RIGHT?

join the club..

dukakis,

mcgovern

carter

obama

mccain 08 hillary 12

He looked like a completely normal dad out with his family…

But yeah, also like Urkel. Sorry.

Well, CNN why don't you give us the complete picture? He had his daughters bike connected to his and you know it. He is setting a wonderful example for her.

We love you OBAMA!! Doesn't matter how you look like, is not about looks is about CHANGE!!!

And great example for the kids!!

I didn't care about the helmet (safety first) it was the rest of his apparel that threw me for a loop. He really did look like urkel. Bad fashion statement

Mr. Obama (Mr. President),
Please don't wear that outfit again!

That mudflap has got to go,lol

Give me a friggin break…..why is this news????

That's one nominee that remembers education all the time.

The Republicans are in real trouble. They haven't got a prayer on the issues, so they have to try to distract on laughable issues that are purely pathetic. McSame is toast!!!

Obama 08/12!!

where the helment better be safe then sorry later.

Stupid story

Didn't realize how really frail he looks—
Even at 71 McCain looks stronger

Who cares about this. What we care about is Larry Sinclair!!! Come on Obama, why did you not add this to you Truth Website? Maybe this is TRUE!

Forget about the helmet, I want to know what is the purpose of that high mud flap on the back of the bike?

Um this pic does nothing for his image! He should definitely take a walk on the wild side the next time he decides to go riding.

Anyone that can poke fun at himself as Urkel is fine.

He does look like Urkel!!!!! And thats fine by me.

So now we're judging candidates based upon their safety equipment and what they're wearing? Wow! I thought this was CNN, not Vogue.

I agree – better the kids see you with a helmet on and safe, than you "look cool" on a bike.

I have actually seen on tv discussions of the socks he was wearing – give it a rest, CNN!! The guy went for a bike ride, who CARES what he wore?

He looks like a "dork" and acts like a 'Dork"

Oh,Ya , We can really be proud of this man.

Obama GO AWAY

He has a friendly sense of humor though

Okay this is old..why are you repeating this?

I absolutely love this man. What a great sense of humor! And he's right- if he hadn't worn a helmet, he would have gotten so much more flak.

It's nice that Obama is answering the presses questions but WHY is this considered news!? This is starting to remind me of a paporazzi website…c'mon CNN…

Its nice to see someone choose safety over looks.