The Obama campaign debuted a new logo Friday that bears a striking resemblance to the presidential seal. Photo credit: AP, White House.
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) – Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama sat down in Chicago Friday morning to discuss the economy with visiting Democratic governors, but all eyes were on the Illinois senator’s podium bearing, what might be described as, a quasi-presidential seal – a new Obama campaign logo.
The seal includes the same bald eagle as the actual presidential seal clutching an olive branch and arrows in its talons, but instead of a shield covering the center of the eagle’s body, the Obama version displays the campaign’s trademark “O.” Unlike the Presidential seal, which includes the words “Seal of the President of the United States” around the circumference, “Obama for America” and “www.barackobama.com” grace the top and bottom of Obama's.
Finally, just above the eagle, in Latin, are the words – “vero possumus” – which translates to “yes we can,” the oft-heard chant at Obama rallies.
It remains to be seen how the new seal will play in the campaign’s quest to win over working-class voters.
What do you think of the logo? Your comments below.
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No women with burka's or scarfs in the background of that seal eithier.
Change you can xerox.
Mc Cain/Palin 08'
Hillary 12'
I think it's awesome.
Obama for president.
Oh brother! Why not just tatoo it on his...oh never mind.
typo: It actually says "Obama for America"
is this the only news we have a logo. Come on lets talk about issues. I am so sick of this crap issues are what matter not all this other crap.
i like it
Yes mr. President!
I am a republican in Ohio and I am with you all the way to the white house!
Hey Democrats for McCain.......Thank you for voting with us, However we feel you are laughing stock of politics and could never truely welcome you turncoats......we will enjoy your votes and "USE" you to the fullest. Do you expect anything from us in return.......LMAO
McCain 08
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
Vero Possumus.
Yes We Definitely Can.
Don't care!! He is not getting my vote. Don't trust him. McCain
I THINK IT IS GREAT. IT LOOKS PRESIDENTIAL. YES WE CAN.
At least they were smart enough not to make it green, so that video artists could have a field day like they did to McCain. Blue is an easy color to work with, but not as flexible as green.
I think it needs a second color in it though.
I think the "fake seal" is totally inappropriate and in poor taste.
This is scary, he even wants to change the American logo-seal, by replacing it with his name. Americans please wake up and do not vote for Obama. Are these the kind of changes you really want.?He will turn this country into a Muslim sect, Just wait and see.
I like it "YES WE CAN" in any language is great.,nice touch.
A correction: The seal says "Obama for America" not "Barack for America" as stated.
Love it. Go for the gusto! Yes, the can be an African American in the "White" House.
Offensive. This man has super imposed his image on top of MLK and now has the arrogance to infuse his logo into our country's symbol. What next? Obama with a crown of thorns?
WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!! I DON'T KNOW YET "WHO EXACTLY IS HE"?
I think it's arrogant, as usual.
This is upsetting. Obama is presumptuous and clearly out of control and will stop at nothing spreading lies about his own record and that of his opponents.
What will he change next. This is America founded by our forefathers. Bet they are turning in their gaves.
he is so friggin arrogant....
I like it. Very creative !
Great cant wait for the $1 to have Obamas face on it... In Obama we trust... I'm starting to hate him more every day!
I guess Hillary and her "bitter" Clinton supporters need Obama (and supporters) more than Obama needs Hillary..
Obama can win those battle-ground DEM states without the help of Hillary.
Hillary needs the help of Obama to pay her sagging bills, loans etc. This is how terribly Hillary managed her campaign. I guess Hillary and her bitter followers need to beg Obama to come their help!!!
Bottom line, call on McCain to help retire Hillary's debts, loans...!
I like it!!!!!!!!!!!
Cocky...
It'll be fun listening to the Obama supporters deny the arrogance in this.
** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **
Go ahead and put a negative spin on it. Obama is so ahead and so modinized. He put an urban and youth marketing touch to everything he does, since McSame stole his previous logo.
I personaly think it shouldn't be controversial.
Give me a break. A man of the people would not be so pompous to do this!
Love it.
GoBama!
Love it!
Is this guy just to stuck on himself or are we looking at another uniter not a divider from the Democratic far left. I have to question his motives and his real backers in the Internet Intellagencia. I'm not for McCain yet but Obama, I'm not sure about you yet either.
It says "Obama for America" btw.
At any rate, it's nifty, I think.
Woopty-do
wow, rofl, this logo cracks me up
We are always told to keep our "eyes on the prize", looks like this is a good way to do it!!
Let's see... how long before someone complains about this and the "sanctity" of the Presidential Seal... Someone may have already beaten me to it...
One word describes it – "Brilliant"
comically transparent.
The Obama campaign has been so good with their marketing, stylish website and logos that I'm starting to wonder if they hired the same marketing firm as Apple Computer.
logo is tight
Obama '08
And does anyone care??
Love It!
I guess Hillary and her "bitter" Clinton supporters need Obama (and supporters) more than Obama needs Hillary..
Obama can win those battle-ground DEM states without the help of Hillary.
Hillary needs the help of Obama to pay her sagging bills, loans etc. This is how terribly Hillary managed her campaign. I guess Hillary and her bitter followers need to beg Obama to come their help!!!
Bottom line, call on McCain to help retire Hillary's debts, loans...!
I do NOT want this left wing socialist 2nd term Jimmy Carter want to be as my President. The vp would be whom – the Rev Wright?
Obama is a Socialist scumbag!
Typical of his campaign's arrogance...
Bad idea, very bad Idea. To close to the main seal. That person shuold get fired for this. Man this was a bad IDEA!!!!!!
Obviously, he has some VERY creative individuals working for him. I hope that translates to creative ways of solving our country's problems when he becomes President of the U.S. It does seem a little too big if you ask me.
seems arrogant. Would we then be called the Obamanation?
WOW ... for a man of CHANGE he surely know how to play with the visual tricks. Its corny. Sophomoric. Great design and idea.
It's a dirty trick ... visual.
Sad, he looks bored.
If Hillary is not the VP choice I am voting for McCain.
Personally, I think he's jumping the gun quite a bit. But then again, I don't expect anything different from a campaign that's jumped the gun the whole time. I hope he enjoys the logo as it's the closest he'll get to the Presidential Seal.
Democrats for McCain '08!
Arrogance has no limits!
At first glance it kinda feels propaganda-ish (think USSR) and then mostly just arrogant. I wonder if he even knows the history behind the seal's imagery?
Looks good to me.
President Obama...............has a nice ring to it.
SCARY!!!!
Please tell me all the idiots voting for this thing are going to wake up.
Wow! He might as well announce his Extreme Makeover team and reveal his remodeling plans for the White House! America has never seen such an arrogant candidate in its nation. Most men have a desire to lead and feel honored to do so ... BO thinks he's entitled to it and knows better than anyone else. What has the leadership of this nation come to???
Brilliant!!
I think it is very creative and also has some sort of subliminal message, it is like preparing the people to get used to see the Presidential Seal when when Barack Obama is giving a speech. Personally I believe that reinforces the perception that he could be the next President of the United States.
I love it!!!! Yes we can!!!
Rather than an eagle, Obama should have an ostrich or chicken on his seal. This man is a joke.
I like it... No big deal to me though. I'm sure the comments are going to pour in about how arrogant he is for having it, but honestly I like it. I think its cute. I don't see how a seal is supposed to impact your decision to vote or not vote for someone. I don't even think that that is the purpose of it....
I have voted for him in the Primaries against the advise of a friend on the hill who knows him and tells me he is condescending and arrogant. Ihave tried very hard to listen to him and believe in what he has been saying and promising but.... when I saw the seal, I had an almost visceral negative reaction. It is not only premature but gives me quite the perception of elitist. This time, he may have gone a little too far.
I guess I am back to being undecided.
Kirk
Arrogance is thy middle name Obama
I like it a whole lot!
Subliminal programing – this is a disgrace to take this seal and modify it in this manner. This should be outlawed!
What a jerk. He's not even president yet and he is using that seal design? Give me a break. Don't get ahead of yourself Obama, you still can be the loser come Nov. '08. Arrogance leads to demise.
Wow, mountain out of a mole hill. Stick to the issues at hand.
So what is the presidential seal patented or something?
Cue the PUMA Packer and their "isn't he arrogrant rant 3...2...1..."
CNN, what happened at the conference, anything ideas of substance exchanged or was the new logo so mesmerizing?
This is a brilliant move by the Obama campaign. Everything about this campaign is fresh and new. I can feel the Change all ready.
Obama for American!!
Arogant, pretentious bumm.
I'm surprised it hasn't a Muslim Caracture of some kind instead of an Eagle, and letters printed in Arabic on top of that. But you know how the UPPER CRUST has to be a bit different.
Besides he DID SAY "CHANGE" and you'll get plenty of CHANGE that'll be the only money you'll have too.
The seal is terrific. The Obama campaign is a Mac to McCain's very early PC.
Telluride, Colorado
O my god you're kidding me right? He thinks he can take a presidential symbol and make it his. Very disrespectful. If that's not another example of his elitist attitude I don't know what is. Very eye opening for this Democrat that will not be voting for him.
IT ONLY MAKES ME REALIZE EVEN MORE HOW I DO NOT WANT TO SEE HIM BEHIND THE REAL SEAL.
More important than that is that Obama took the time to listen to the governors and brings heads togather to bring idea's to the table of how to help solve the issues at hand! Truly a great leader!
It will be interesting to see how many people can't tell the difference...
nothing to say but President Obama!09 to 2016.GOBAMA!
This is a bit presumptious isn't it? The general election hasn't started yet. I wouldn't have advised he do that just yet. If there seemed to be a huge lead in October, then go ahead and do it.
Ego gone wild.
Maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing but the article says the circumference reads "Barack for America" where the photo clearly shows "Obama for America". Perhaps CNN is trying to get their articles up a little too quick...
So, when Hillary talks about winning she's being 'arrogant' but when Obama jumps the gun and pretends to be president already it's called 'visionary?'
There is no change... it's the same old hypocrisy!
Nice logo. Not really a news story, but whatever.
Let's see how all the Hillary/McCain crazies try to twist this around into something more than it is.
Let the pathological lunacy begin...
Comment about the Logo. The Logo is just a logo and should not resemble the Presidential Seal. This is another Obama attempt to belittle the traditions of the United States of America, our Nation under God, and he should develop something entirely different.
He doesn't like our National Anthem and is making every effort
to undermine our traditional American beliefs.
"Vero possumus" is intense! Latin is a totally retro language, I hear.
Seems like the same old political tricks as usual from Obama. I thought he was supposed to be above typical politics. This guy is the quintessential politician. When are people going to realize that??
Stop Obamunism '08
This is kind of a non-story.
If I were Obama and this turns into a big deal I'd just stop using it.
There are bigger issues like a war that is killing and maiming people,
an economy spiraling out of control,
inflation,
people losing their jobs,
rich people get richer while poor people get poorer,
loss of civil liberties,
people flooded out of their homes,
hurricane victims in Louisiana who still haven't been paid,
no national strategy on energy that the american people can point to,
government officials that have tortured people in our name and refuse to take responsibility for it,
and a government/economic system/culture that places making a buck over anything else in the world.
I think a seal on a podium pales in comparison.
It's gorgeous!
'Yes, we can pretend to be president already instead of waiting for people to cast their votes.'
Love It!
FULL of HIMSELF!!!
YUK and double YUK
It is absolutely stunning. Obama's campaign has set precedent on so many levels.
It's ok. I liked the plain O with the road going to the sunrise better.
This is ridiculous. He's so arrogant! I hope he loses.
Self-centered and self-impressed... that is the Obama way.
this looks agood but do not rush any thing yet.
Absolutely pure arrogance !!!
One egotistical man.
He thinks he is God.
freedom of speech???
Moderation???
If you can moderate...then we should be able to moderate you!
The man has a quasi presidential seal already? He and his legions of followers still ignore the fact that we have an actual election and not an acclimation. I can see that Mr Obama is going to greatly resemble Hugo Chavez.
Very Cool!
The AUDACITY of him! Unbelieveable.....he must subscribe to "fake it till ya make it!"
That's Obama for you. After Iowa he wanted to disregard all subsequent primaries and declare himself to be the winner. Now he can't wait for the Convention, debates, or Election Day either. He already pretends to be president.
Meet the new dictator of what was once America- land of the free.
I like it! Thankfully he'll be able to use the real thing as soon as we take it away from the impostor who is using it now in January.
Looks like he is the "presumptious" president-elect
I like it....don't they always say that when you are running for president you should look, sound and act presidential? It's a good image, helps people see him in the roll.
Obama '08 YES WE CAN!
I can't wait to see Barack Obama President of the USA. The whole world will rejoice as well.
How incredibly arrogant!
That's cute I like it. Now let's hear how horrible this is from the other side lol.
I think that the seal like everything else about Mr. "O" is pretentious and unsetteling. I can't say I don't like the man but my TRUST level is at an all time low concerning him and everthing he says he is. Our Country is in a sorry shape when all we can deliver for candidates for the nations highest office are McCain's, Clinton's & Obama's.
so presidential already. It will be nice to have a real president again after the travesty of the past 7 years
Brilliant marketing – shows all the cues of a well designed brand and a very identifiable brand promise. Just brilliant!
Awesome!!! Simply Awesome!!!
Senator Obama, President wanna-be is going a bit far I think with his new campaign logo. His approval of this new "logo" tells this voter that he thinks he has it wrapped up, and has started packing his bags for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue! The Presidential Seal is unique in itself, and is reserved for the sitting President and NOBODY else!
To authorize a close facsimile of the Official Presidential Seal and to appear as a candidate in front of it, simply put is shameful to say the least! Senator Obama should know better!!!!
Presidental
I think it's presumptuous, arrogant, and disgraceful. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but it seems there are just some icons and symbols that shouldn't be altered or personalized in that way, especially for a presidential campaign, unless it's intended as satire.
You know, if Hillary did this the Obama supporters would scream foul, talking about how arogant she is, pretending to have won already, not waiting for people to cast their votes. "Ooo, but it's Obama. Look how presidential he looks. He's being a visionary!"
how dare Obama's campaign imitate the Presidential seal, is there no shame or respect for the Office of the President he wants to attain?
Are we also going to see Air Force Obama soon?
Vero Possumus!!!
WHOA; I am a die hard support ..but lets not get ahead of ourselves ..Barry
He couldn't be more arrogant if he tried. It is amazing how voters are falling for it like sheep.... how can this sort of thing NOT alarm them??? It is astounding and disturbing that Americans are capable of being so misled, so soon after the bush years. Same ole, same ole, different party... sigh.
I can't even lie–That's pretty hot!
Since when did the Ivy League get so much swagger?
Again, I say – cockiest most arragont person I've ever seen. He is totally unbelievable. I cannot believe people white or black or whatever fall for his lie after lie after lie. You people aren't interested in what happens to the US – you just want a half-black person in there. And i reiterate – he is half black/half white – just doesn't have his head on straight. More and more his true colors are showing and they aren't pretty.
ANd one more thing – all you Obaminators have said HRC supporters were idiots, crazy, etc for saying they would not vote for Obama and would vote for McCain if Obama did not choose her as VP. Now I can't tell you how many posts I've seen that you Obaminators have said that if he does choose HRC you'll vote for McCain. Now get it straight – you talk out both sides of your mouth just like he does.
Now CNN – go moderate (or claim that comments have closed) You're as pathetic as he is.
This is has been an election where the issues are bigger than ever (war, economy, housing crisis) and the talking points have been more trivial than ever.
I support Obama, think that the seal logo is a little over the top. If he keeps doing what he is doing he'll get the real deal so why improvise?
I can just see this logo getting dissected six ways from the middle...
Well isn't that interesting.
WOW!! This guy is really hungry for power!
tacky
What's the rush? He is not there yet and he will NOT get there. Give me your break! He is a socialist and America knows better than that. He truly scares me.
This guy is a master manipulator. Sneaky anc cunning, he charms you into obeying and worshipping him.
His propaganda creeps slowly and steadily over everything and everyone thinks it is OH so Clever.... until it is too late.
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.
UNITED WE ARE STRONGER
OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014
You go boy! He speaks and acts presidential. I love the logos, they fit him perfectly! BTW I just watched him on CNN live explain why he isn't taking the gov campaignfinance monies and he told the truth as usual. He never tells us what he thinks we want to hear like mcwar, he tells the truth, that's presidential!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why didn't my comment get on ?no one else had commented?
Disgusting!
oh yeah and the fact that the political system allows corporate interests to inject so much money into political campaigns that no candidate really represents the people when he or she sits in front of a presidential podium to speak to the people or a gaggle of reporters.
The logo doesn't represent who Obama is. He's not for all Americans.
All hail Barackus Obamus Maximus. Or, just "possum" for short!
I think the logo is great. It's what Obama represents, change.
Thats really cute strategy. Obama for President 08
He changed his Logo because McSame stole his previous Logo. is the media trying to spin this?
Don't like it. Seems presumptive. And I am a fan.
Drop it.
And now HRC is asking Obama to pay off her campaign debts?
Why? This woman is nuts. And unfortunately he is going to cave. The Clintons are a disease. Ah ha, you have the Clinton dude!!!
looking presidential.
Looks absolutely good on ya Barack!! That's what I like to see, in January 2009, you will get the OFFICIAL seal! Welcome to the White House President Barack Obama!!
Obama/Sebelius '08/12/16 and beyond!
The story should read quasi presidential choice as well...
I see corruption in the making!!..
I believe that someone is getting too big for his breeches!
Barack is making fake seals. He is fake president for me. CNN dare to publish this one. He does not desrve the respectable seat of our President.
It's lame and yet another sign that he's not ready for the job.
Arrogance at its best! Since this will be the closest he gets to the office of the POTUS, I guess we can let him have his day.
Democrats for McCain!
I love it! Where can i get something with Obama's seal on it?
Love it. Although I believe "vero possumus" would be closer to "in truth we can"
You have got to be kidding me!!! I think it is very presumptious, and quite frankly, it offends me. I'm undecided, but I think this shows a candidate that is quite full of himself and that the race is over. It sends me a little more the other way now.
LOOKS GOOD TO ME!!!!! You Go Senator!!!!! Yes we can, and Yes you will.
DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!
its only a matter of time before the President's seal IS his seal anyway...
Gee, Barack, I really like you, man, but this thing sucks!
The democrats have outdone themselves this time.
This guy and his insidious propaganda is downright scary.
People are following this manipulative man, as if he were the messiah himself.
Such tactics are slick and sleazy and errosive.
It is a powerful logo which subconsciously reinforces the inevitability of Barak's presidency. In general he has top-notch visual image coordination / graphic design team, among many other things.
More importantly, I think it part of a well-planned motif that Obama is not just another presidential candidate, but rather game-changing leader who is on his way to redefine the US politics, leadership style and yes, presidency itself!
I think it is pure arrogance of him .He sure thinks he is great!but he is just another political flip flopper who takes people to court and then does the same thing with public financing.
Sounds a bit fishy... reminds me of that propaganda era in the early years of the twentieth century in Europe, or maybe of that movie "V for Vendetta". Now that the seal is tempered, I wonder what's next ?
I love it. His campaign strategists understand how important it is to look presidential especially when so many ignorant people out there "can't see" a black man as POTUS. As a first time young voter in college, this election season has been extremely exciting. I can't wait to cast my third vote (I did the Texas two-step in March) for Barack Hussein Obama.
God Bless America and the Obamas (including Sasha in Mahlia)!!!
OBAMA '08
The Obama campaign has used the Eagle in a lot the imagery on the campaign website: at top of the "National Voter Protection Center" link, in ther background of pages before they are fully loaded, and in other places as well. I think it's smart to incorporate American symbols into the campaign imagery, and other campaigns have done it as well. Almost all campaign colours are red white and blue (at least the good ones, NOT green), and stars and stripes are frequently used as well.
Freida, NYC; I guess u dont know much about anything; if he is a Muslim what ignorant thing do you have to say about Rev. Wright ????
That is so awesome! I have never seen a more creative and smart campaign. His "get to know me" spot started today here in GA and I can't wait to see what he'll come up with next.
The clash between McCain and Obama can be easily seen from the footage of the two when they visited the flood victims in Iowa this week. McCain walked around the town, just like President W did. Obama rolled up his sleeves and filled sand bags with the people who were on the verge of losing their town. I like the idea of a president who is not afraid of hard work.
Obama '08
Deny the arrogance? Hardly – he'll have the real thing in January 2009. Stating a fact doesn't necessarily make it arrogant.
I think it's very clever and stylish. Leave it to the Repubs and others to over analize this completly.
And the dictatorship begins.
First the celebrities fall...
Then the Media falls....
Then the Party succumbs to its own hype of hope.
Then the one true leader is savaged into oblivion.
Then the path is clear for the takeover.
I like the fact that when I saw vero possumus, I thought "truth in possums?' EXACTLY what we were looking for in a presidential candidate.
Actually though, I think we should be more concerned about how bored my candidate looks in that pic!
What's latin for "empty your pockets"?..that is what should be above the eagle.
You've got to be friggin' kidding me!
INSPIRED – the logo is packed with meaning and well designed.
Obama is allowed to change his logo, and the colors are extremely different so he's not trying to fool anyone. Just giving himself a more Presidential Look. I'm sure people against Obama will jump at any opportunity to say, "Oh my gosh I can't believe his group is being creative. That's absurd!" Anything is better than McCain's green-screen from earlier in the campaign.
What an arrogant guy. A seal reallyl, win first.
To Rita Mikride:
I bet those racist are doing just that.
Looks great!
But why not keep "Yes we can"???
English has taken Latin place as universal language!!
Is there any linguist in the team?
If there is any, Obama should fire him as quickly as possible.
Can he get any more arrogant?
I like it, too! Obama 2008
The Obama seal is "over the line." He is running for the highest political office in the land, not on the set of Saturday Night Live! It comes across to me as presumptive and arrogant. Please have a presidential historian research which past presidential candidates used a seal that was similar to the presidential seal before becoming president.
I think it is making a mockery of the presidential seal.
That guy Barrack Hussein Obama thinks very high of himself in a very snobbish way. Hope all the worthy Americans feel he is light weight and teach him a bitter lesson by voting for Mccain and send Obama back to where he came from!! Enough is enough.
Why did I first think of a dead possum when I read vero
possumus?
Many will find this seal presumptious and could very well present a real "elitest" image even for those not believing the description for Obama before. Bad thinking. We've worked too hard to present the "peoples man" to have some dumb P.R. idea to pull it down. Get rid of it!
Well, I certinly do not like it.
this is TOO much! obviously Obama already has way too much money to spend on nonsense such as this . how about spending some money and effort to win the vote of the Hillary supporters such as myself. also, please explain your vote for the Bush- Cheney energy bill- Clinton and McCain voted no.
I am big Obama fan, but somehow this doesn't seem right.
hahahahaha.......its getting really hilarious. Next would be finding his face replacing Lincoln or squeezed into rushmore...boy oh boy!
I think this is enormously disrespectful of the office of President.
It ridicules the seal by arrogantly inserting Obama's name and campaign logo into a symbol that has always represented the
dignity of the office of President, not the person who occupies it, let alone the person who aspires to it.
I've never seen such a stupid, sophomoric maneuver. He'd better
hold on to this seal because it's very unlikely that he'll ever stand behind the real one.
I voted for Obama in the primary. But now it seems that his campaign is becoming more of a personality cult. I will vote Libertarian this November. As for his new logo, old politics – an attempt at manipulating people.
Vero Possumus meaning "Yes We Can".
OK, this is cute and all, but just a little bit ridiculous. Obama is my man. Love 'em and all that. But you gotta stay humble. This is a little overly presumptuous for some to take. He needs to tone it down and get in office first. Leave the cutesy teen and 20 creativity at the campaign office.
He should have a logo with dollar signs flying out of a wallet because that's what we're all going to be looking at if he becomes president.
He won't have to change it much come November.
Love it! It's hilarious, actually.
I have been consistently impressed with Obama's design team. On his website, he has a different design for each constituent group's page under the "people" tab. I cannot remember the last candidate with such a recognized logo!
kingsley – I could ot agree more, since McCain took Barack's old logo, I wonder why all these people who say its arrogant, or they don't like think about that...
Was it not arrogant for McSame to take Barack's old logo?
Gee I wonder..
and personally I would like to see the logo in Color, although I like it.
NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!
I LOVE BARACK AND MICHELLE. MCCAIN AND CINDY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH LIFE IN THEM. WHERE'S THE ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT AROUND THEM? NOTHING
OBAMA (CHANGE WE CAN REALLY DEPEND ON)
HOW IS MCCAIN DIFFERENT FROM ALL OF THE REST OF THE PRESIDENTS.. SAME OLD THING ...SO OLD POLITICS.
Freida, NYC June 20th, 2008 4:06 pm ET
This is scary, he even wants to change the American logo-seal, by replacing it with his name. Americans please wake up and do not vote for Obama. Are these the kind of changes you really want.?He will turn this country into a Muslim sect, Just wait and see.
----------------------------------
-i knew someone would respond with something idiotic like this....its a logo, which looks like the pres. seal because...guess what...he is running for the presidency....People are very visually orientated.
This is disgraceful. Has nay other presidential candidate been this brazen. Talk about arrogance!
I think its GREAT
It's tacky!!!!
This man continues to show poor taste. You get to stand behind the seal ONLY if and when you get elected. Once again he is being ridiculous.
a presidential seal looks good on obama.
Nice logo! This country needs a rebirth after the slide towards facism that clowns like Steny Hoyer and the Blue Dogs have been perpetuating by caving in to Dumbya, the Clown Prince. The reign of terror is finally coming to an end!
Obama and his antics looks like people are rooting on another would be hero who would later turn out to be obsessed with power.
Does the name Robert Mugabe ring any alarms?
Pretty gutsy.
His campaign is re-writing all the rules.
America needs everything new. Go Obama!
THE SEAL IS A SYMBOL OF AMERICA; OF THE OFFICE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT IS NOT A BRAND. OBAMA CONTINUES TO NOT ONLY INSULT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, BUT OUR INSTITUTIONS AND NATIONAL SYMBOLS. IT IS OFFENSIVE TO MARKET THIS GREAT AMERICAN SYMBOL AND USE IT AS A CAMPAIGN MARKETING TOOL. THIS GUY IS NOT ONLY STUPID, BUT HE OFFENDS ALL THAT WE HOLD DEAR TO OUR HEARTS. VOTE MCCAIN AND WE CAN END THIS SELLING OUT OF AMERICA.
I think it shows just how ARROGENT he is!
He sure isn't getting my vote or that of anyone I've talked with lately.
What a Joke this Left Wing Nut Job in Training Pants really is!
McCain 08
Ed Chapman – The log he is using is ot copyrighted, as it was changed enough to be used in this manner... maybe you should do some research into how many logos have morphed over the years...and see what I am talking about
again I like the logo, I just wish it was in multi colors
"Yes we can"
Did Obama just still Bob the Builders motto!!??
Again change all you people who write this negative things about Obama think about this: The Economy, Gas Prices, Food Prices, The War, Home Mortage Crisis, Katrina, Rumsfeld, should I go on? We have had 7 years of failed policies. Time for something different!
It is deceitful on many fronts……. Starting with the use of the official eagle from the presidential seal. Your not the President Yet Mr. Obama........ Oh Excuse Me that should be Senator Obama Right......... Hope you all get the point here……… from the play on words........... but thats it isn't it, it's a play on Senator Obama already being as good as elected president.
slow news day..
To Rita
"What will he change next. This is America founded by our forefathers. Bet they are turning in their gaves."
Maybe but:
Built on the backs of SLAVES or did you forget that part. Senator Obama hasn't broken any laws or defaced the American Flag.
Chill out. "OUR" forefathers have been spinning in their graves waiting on this day and this time, forever...
Great idea! Senator Obama is turning out to be quite the campaigner. He has a very creative group around him and it shows that he is so far ahead of John McCain.
I don't know who would not support Senator Obama. He has shown that he is able to "think outside the box," a quality few people posses. Isn't it great to have a presidential contender who fits the bill?
Obama 2008
I think he should forget the seal and just wear a crown.
I think it is great. For those of you worried it is for his campaign use only – not to replace the U.S. seal. Take a chill pill.
last line was a bit unnecessary dont you think?
please realize your ability to influence cnn
While I am an Obama supporter, and I have donate to his campaign, the use of this new logo borders on violating Title 17 otherwise known as the Copyright Laws. I would suggest that someone in his campaign go online an review Title 17 to see where they are in violation. Go Barack...
Imagine for just one second that it was Hillary or McCain who chose such a seal. Guess what Obama supporters would be screaming: "Arogant! Pretentious!" But blind-sight is 0/0...
cool idea. looks good.
people, the presidential seal is not "sacred" and having your own seal isn't arrogant. if anything, this is clever and well designed. get a hold of yourselves.
Genius!
I absolutely love it!!!
vero possumus!
vero possumus!
vero possumus!
This is what he's supposed to do. We have to be able to envision him as a president in order for us to make him our president. Some people still don't think he is capable. What makes any American capable? I believe it's leadership ability and the desire to make America better. Obama has both of those qualities. The seal only helps to send the message that he is ready.
People are starting not to like him now because he's too cocky? Please–enough with all the bickering. Obama has a better education than McCain, exercised better judgement on the iraq war, and has better family values. Obama is a man of substance. It's the media's obsession with him that's making him out to be a rock star. Dag, can he live (without you covering every single thing he says or does)?
Obama 08!
Oh how lovely, a phony baloney seal for a phony baloney candidate. Is this more of that "change" I keep hearing about?
Up next, changing other irrelevant stuff! Now let's take a look at the brand of varnish on this presidential podium...
I wonder how much it costs? Oh that's right money is no object for the big O. I wonder where he gets all his money ??
Let the hypocrisy-fest of Obama supporters begin! If it were Hillary chosing such a seal they'd all be crying foul and telling everyone how arogant she is, pretending to be president already.
Think it is eloquent, touching and smart.
Just like the person it represents.
WHO CARES!!!?!?! I think its a stupid idea, but then again Barack is about change and he will completely get rid of obviously just about anything....
Just shameful. A knock-off of the real thing. Why did he do it?
If he's so arrogant even before he's president, just think of how arrogant he'll be a year from now. Scary.
A little presumptuous . . . . however, also a reflection of his whole campaign. . . and the media bashed Hillary Clinton by saying that she felt she was "entitled" to the presidency. Something about this whole election smells.
Oh enough with the "cocky" comments. He's taking an American symbol and using it for his campaign to show change for a better America. Also Freida, do you actually think Obama is going to turn America into a Muslim sect once he gets elected (and he will)? Everyone just needs to take a breath, look at the issues, and take a look at who has a better stance on the important issues.
Dear Freida, NYC,
Senator Obama is a Christain and you know it!. He is not, has never been, and will never be a Muslim. He is not trying to change the American logo-seal. What is displayed is his campaign seal.
As an artist and art teacher is find the logo to be inventive, symbolic and expressive in it's purpose. Well done!
Vero Possumus, eh? "Yes, we can" use mindless gimmicks and empty slogans to deceive a country... well, maybe not the whole country... maybe only a little less than half of one of the two major political parties.
"Vero Possumus" wasn't even enough for the Obama campaign to close the deal in the Democratic Party. He paid off... er, needed supposed leaders of the party to carry him over the finish line.
Axelrod, if this is the best you got, then it will be easier for us–the true Democrats who know what the principles of our party are and will never forget them–to stop you than I thought.
We're coming to take our party back. Count on it.
Puma Democrat, true Democrat, and future of the Democratic Party.
Tasteless and opportunistic.
I think it's creative, sheesh people its an election. plenty of slogans and campaigning don't get your shorts all twisted up.
It looks like a fake wannabe image of something genuine.
How appropriate for Obama!
HAHAHAHAHA, it's sooooo scary that anyone would ever vote for McCain. I guess you're ok with us being in Iraq till 2013. You must not have ANY family or friends serving in Iraq. You live in a little bubble.
Democrats – true Democrats 2008
Election is a serious matter of who is an able leader. Not some funky snake oil salesman trying to hoodwink the American citizens by thinking and acting like he is a smart dude who can captivate one and all. He is a big loser. If he gets elected that clearly speaks of soul music, soul food , soul train catching up at the White House. .I hope folks are sane enough to show him the exit door come November'08
He should put his face on the $1 bill while he's at it.
If this is the news we are in trouble.
LMAO... CNN is funny...
it's nice but... who cares? really?
-V
This is beyond arrogant... its beyond elitist... this is rediculous.
WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!! JUST SAY NO TO OBAMA!!!
This symbolism perhaps gives a bit more insight to who Senator Obama really is.....somewhat arrogant, egotistical, and perhaps elitist.
I think he's just a little arrogant and ahead of himself having it so similar to the official Presidential seal. Each day the voters are finding out more and more about the true Obama. Keep up the good work BO, you're doing such a wonderful job.
I'm gung-ho Obama all the way.
But maybe I'm also an old-school purist - I don't like the logo. Smacks of measuring the drapes before, um, you get elected?
I'm just saying.
123456789: The people on this blog are not illerate nor are we uneducated. Making a post like that only makes you seem silly and juvenile. I think in order to be on this blog you have to grow up.
Too cocky.
Some of you really need to get over yourselves, it’s a sign big deal, who cares, get over it and move on.
The seal is okay, what amazes me is the bitterness of those who have expressed their comments. This clearly shows we are a divided nation.
How arrogant can you get?! If Hillary had done that, they would have said that she thinks it is a coronation and she has the Office of the President already. This guy is AWFUL, bring back Hillary for God's sake and save this country from this guy. I hate Bush, but if Bush were running against this guy, I would have to vote for Bush!!! Very scary.
I saw two potential "stubbed toes" in the area of public relations this week
1.) naming Dole to the VP chief of staff role ... OK put her on the team but with a different title.
2.) this logo in that some "fence sitters" may buy into the whole, he's arrogant, cocky line.
I'm a supporter but I think the campaign might want to vet these ideas with some interest groups first.
If they have honestly done so and have decided to move forward, they've got my backing.
Very pompous and arrogant...but look who its coming from.
i like the seal its well made kudos to the obama campaign staff for ingenuity. second question why is it that gop supporters are masquerading as hillary supporters to create confusion... please if you love her as much as you say you do write a check to retire the over 20 million campaign debt and stop being paper tigers... you,ll be shamed when hillary campaigns with obama soon.
This is a disgrace, just another way of saying "screw you America, I'm going to do things the way I want"
Every evening at five you will be able to hear him doing what he claims is the most beautiful sound you will ever hear "himself doing the five oclock "call to prayer"
Wake up America!
At least it doesn't contain pictures of Che Guevera or malcolm X!
But don't let Michelle order new drapes just yet – America in general may not be as stupid as Illinois in particular.
This is NOT the kind of change I want to see! I am a democrat and I am voting for Sen. McCain. Obama thinks just because he has a lot of money to spend in his campaign he can persuade a lot of anti-obama to join his camp. DON'T COUNT ON ME. You have to do more to convince me and my family and friends.
Bad P.R. idea. Presumptious, offensive to those not in his park and disappointing to his followers who have and will continue to work hard to present the real "peoples' man" and not the "elitest" the other side has almost successfully coined Obama to be. Forget these overzealous and amatueristic ideas. Stick to the strong, straight down to the issues presentations. Logo? Good grief! If you can't find anything else to do, just contact any precincts in the country. Ours is CD14 California. We'll set you on the real tasks.
Arrogant
Vain
Presumptuous
Creepy – Hitler had his own logo too.
This phony-a__ seal makes as much sense as Nixon's band director outfits for the White House guards. No you can't.
ARROGANT?????????
Don't you think a person would be born arrogant if they feel that they would be THE best person to run this country. I get it, you want someone that is a loser that isn't sure of himself. Someone that you can drink a beer with, just one of the guys, someone that is just like you????
PLEASE, I WELCOME ARROGANCE.
I LIKE IT !!! Like the saying goes " If you got it, flaunt it." GO OBAMA !
I like the look of it. It's not arrogant at all. If McCain did something similar it wouldn't be arrogant. I think it's quite ingenious and the people who are working for him are doing a wonderful job.
I think folks who are hating on it are just that, HATING!!!!!
It's funny how folks are taking a campaign logo and turning it into something negative. GIVE ME A BREAK FOLKS!!!! If you're against some policy postion that's one thing but to react so strongly to a campaign logo?!?!?! PULEEEEZZZZEEEEE! Try focusing on the big picture!
I'm lovin it!!!
Beautiful! Why don't we just declare him god, or at least dictator for life, and have it over with.
Hey "Democrats for McCain," please explain to the rest of us unenlightened Obama supporters how a man that is running for POTUS shouldn't see himself as the future president.
Should he consider himself the presumptive loser? Please fill me in.
I love it, keep up the good work. Obama 08
Arrogant
Vain
Presumptuous
Creepy – Ya know Hitler had his own logo too.
Counting our "eagles" before their hatched aren't we!
This man has gone too far to disgrace the presidential seal. This man is very vain indeed to make such a bold and prevocative statement. What exactly is his change we can believe in? Every candidate promises that. Why should we elect him over someone else?
Do the Wright thing, send Barack Hussein Obama back to Illinois, and put someone with experience and real leadership in the White House.
McCain in 08!
For those of you considering voting for McCain because Barack Obama doesn't always wear a flag pin and created a logo you don't like – will you PLEASE look at how each candidate feels about taxes, the war, health care, social security, the environment, etc.. and THEN make your choice?
PLEASE!
That's one of the dumbest things I've ever seen! How narcissistic and arrogant!
I think "Very Possums" would be more accurate in describing Obama and his campaign. You know....possums are dumb animals of the night that kind of look like big, fat, slow-moving rats. They often play dead when they feel threatened .... but they can also be extremely vicious and nasty if cornered.
Democrat for McCain – 2008
I'm surprised Barak dropped the 50 stars surrounding the eagle. He could have used this as a reminder that we do indeed have 50 states - instead of the 57 he quoted while campaigning.
This is a step in the right direction. My father once told me; "if you want
it, you must act like, feel like it, breath like it and then you will be it"
No doubt this logo is perfect. We cann't wait for November to cast our vote. NJ-NJ-NJ-NJ-NJ-NJ-NJ-Nj for OBAMA.
Look, If McCain had come up with a similar logo nobody would have batted an eye.. it's just the audacity of this "young upstart" isn't it? All you repukes just can't stand it!!
I know you non-believers can't stand it...
The Bible says to "speak those things as though they were".
I want change I can TRUST in! Vote Ron Paul!!!
If he gets in, he'll pimp the white house limo too. Come on folks, don't vote for this know-nothing!
Just proves Obama is above the rest of America – he's already crowned himself King Obama on the backs of the working man.
Maybe he should consider running for King of Iran.
Love it. Good for Barack! Vero Possumus!
note to "scary egotist": he doesn't think he's God - just President.
you are confusing Obama with karl rove. big mistake.
This guy is so full of himself. He will sink his own bid for the White House.
Beware the pretender to the throne.
You can be the new majority who can lead this nation out of a long political darkness – Democrats, Independents and Republicans who are tired of the division and distraction that has clouded Washington; who know that we can disagree without being disagreeable; who understand that if we mobilize our voices to challenge the money and influence that’s stood in our way and challenge ourselves to reach for something better, there’s no problem we can’t solve – no destiny we cannot fulfill. We are the ones We have been waiting for.
Brian G, Sugar Land, TX June 20th, 2008 4:03 pm ET
Oh brother! Why not just tatoo it on his…oh never mind
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Hey Brian, what a great idea! You want to go get tatoos?
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MLG June 20th, 2008 4:04 pm ET
Don't care!! He is not getting my vote. Don't trust him. McCain
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Hey look everyone, Senator McCain just posted that he isn't voting for Obama. Now John, you might want to reconsider. Don't you think Obama would make a better President than you? Thought you might!
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Just a little Friday afternoon levity – elitist style. Actually, I do like it, but it might be a bit presumptious. I high hopes, but understand the incredible hurdles we still face.
Obama 08! Vero Possumus!
I agree with you, not on the McCain 08, but that the Republicans are using not so loyal Democrats for their own use. If your truly a Democarat then you vote with your party and not just because the person you were hoping to get the nomination didn't get it. Just goes to show your loyalty was with Hillary and not the party.
Man, Obama's graphic artist is the LOGO MASTER!!
The "O" logo itself was just plain brilliant.
What next? Add his face on the dollar bill? And how about stamps?
He really is out of touch
Hilter reincarnated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now just paint that logo on a presidential blue and white Boeing 787 Dreamliner and we'll be all set. O FORCE ONE! Yeah!
That's awesome! I think they change it to that the whole 8 years he is president!!! Just stick the American flag right behind the eagle's head and wala! Ever since I heard of Obama I have been on the border of thinking democratic this year. With the more momentum Obama gained, the more I was intrigued and yearned for information about him and as a result was pushed to the democratic side. In a way I am angry at the GOP that we don't have a dynamic candidate like Barack Obama running for the GOP. Barack all the way!
PS: Hey Barack, why couldn't you have run as the GOP nom?
Someone in the Obama campaign needs to seriously reconsider this seal. Way to premature to design something this close to the President's seal. This will turn some undecided folks off for sure. Me, I'm for Obama...seal or no seal...someone just needs to reign in the eager beavers with the crayons.
I think it is very cool!!! Awesome – very creative!
Don't understand why some call this brilliant. It is only slick advertising. Doesn't win my vote. And I do find it arrogant.
Leaning to the right.
I LOVE IT! I wonder if there are any of those on his shirts at the website! Oh and for you psychos who thinks he's changing the Presidential Logo... get a grip! Oh, I am going to start seeing if I can get someone to visit these PUMA sites and get them to sign up for therapy.
You're gonna need it on January 20, 2009.
PUMA Democrats – There is no such thing.
Clinton Democrats – Nope, sorry she's not running anymore.
The REAL Democratic Party. 31.5 million strong.There is only ONE Democratic Party. We support those policies, those values and that one party.
Obama 08, with or without you.
I support Obama all the way – but I think some people will find fault in this- he should trash this idea.
Hitler had a "seal", talked about how he would change Germany and got the youth involved... I'm not seeing ANY difference between Obama and Hitler...
Instead of the Hitler Salute we can bump our fists together...
Obama makes me SICK!
Love it! It represents change and something this country is in desperate need of. Gotta love it!
Obama logo!!1
How stupid idea! I can't see the chage of Obama only in his mind,
McCain THE NEXT PRESIDENT 2008.
I'm all for Obama, but not this seal. The GOP is going to POUNCE on this and call it a mockery–whether it is or not. With the kind of stuff uneducated people will believe, this could be a problem. I hope they get rid of it, fast. I don't know what they were thinking.
God Bless America–Support our troops–Obama '08
So what is the problem? If Obama can give away medal of honor for no reason then so be it.
Yes We Can!!!!!
The logo is creepy.
Arrogant and cockie? Bush took this country to war over personal reasons and McCain wants to keep us there over personal reasons.
The question becomes whose "Arrogant and Cockie?"
I think the planet Earth, or possibly the milky way galaxy, should be inside the large O that is inside the eagle's stomach!
it's not even a big deal, i can't believe so many people are upset. I mean there's some states the fly a flag representing the slavery and atrocities in the south, yet he wants to create a more modified version of the presidential seal just to give voters a taste of what's to come.... and that's enough to make people flip? haha, every nation in the world wants obama to win, every nation but the one nation voting. Do you see why americans are treated so badly overseas?
The eagle should be replaced with eggs being counted before they've hatched.
I find the logo/seal pretty shameful. Obama may think it helps him "look Presidential," but it actually makes him look like a four year old wearing a Superman costume on Halloween. We all know he's not really Superman. (Of course, the media thinks he's a saint, but they also believe they're "objective.")
If Obama or his advisors have any brains, the "seal" will be gone quickly.
I am not an Obama Supporter, but I have to say I do like his logos.
How dare this man act like he is President with this type of logo.
I guess if he can copy speeches, he can copy logos.
He keeps pushing his luck.
you can not deny that this is the best person for the job.....
you can not deny that this is the best man for the job...
you can not deny that Obama is the best American running to fix the devistaing damage the Republicans have reeped on our nation and across the seas.
what holds you back from the truth may be the very thing that you find you will regret if Mr. Mc Caine is elected into office.
as ffor those who hate Mr. Obama because of his race, you can always "go back to Europe" because your antiquated bigotry and hate is no longer needed hear in this new America.
oh yeah, i love the new seal.
how can you say this is creative? it's so simplistic since he stole the seal of the president and made a minor modification. not very creative, pretty darn arrogant.
lame, just lame, but what else should we expect from him?!
It's arrogant, un-American and disgusting!!!!!!
A good enough reason to vote against him!
I like it, I like it. I like it a lot !!!
This has to be one of the most arrogant gestures Obama's committed so far. Obama is nothing more than an articulate, smooth talking politician that is campaigning in the same old fashion. And he's supposed to be the candidate of Change? PLEASE!
I'm an African-American supporter of Hillary Clinton, and I WILL NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN....I'LL JUST STAY HOME!
McSame is running scared! He counted on swift boaters pushing the Democratic candidate out of his way but Obama's choice to forgo public funds fights fire with fire.
Yeh!!!
The logo is no big deal. Every organization/campaign has a logo. Who cares but the Repugs are as good as beaten.
Obama-Edwards '08!
To those of you who think that 'Vero Possumus' is arrogant and are thinking of supporting McCain, caveat elector!
Is this plagerism.
Just like the empty smile and the empty rhetoric
My church- no its not
Nafta bad- nafta ok
public funds- no public funds
What do you people see in this guy?
A little presumptious this early on, but you have to admit it's clever!
Which way will we have to face everyday to pray? towards california or florida?
Obama (and McCain) are running for president. What's the big deal that a logo might, or might not, look like the presidential seal. Aren't both men after this job?
People need to get over themselves and all these little silly and dumb things making the news.
My family is more interested in what the next president will do after the one in the white house and all the harm that he has done than about some dumb seal.
Brilliant! Slightly subliminal with just enough confidence but no smugness – the man is channeling the law of attraction everywhere he goes, and I, for one, love the concept!!
what really bothers me is the web address. Man americans are suckers for marketing, and that's really how Obama got here isn't it. Nothing but marketing. I want a guarantee policy with my vote....
Be afraid. Be very afraid! It's obvious that this guy thinks he's got the whole election wrapped up all ready. God help us all if he does get in! It's not going to be pretty.
YES!!!!
This is so nice. MCcain will not steal this log.
OBAMA08!!! 12
Yes We can
God bless you!!
A sure sign of how arrogant this man has become. And to think Hillary thought she was a lock for being the next president.
don’t these two get it in their heads you have to win it before you become our president. Making a seal means nothing. But it does show what type of arrogant A..S you are!
IT IS A LOUSY SEAL. IT REMINDS ME OF THE FAKE COACH PURSES.
I do not like it. Seems creepy to me. Even the O symbol before this. It reminds me of Nazi Germany.
what did he say bout possums?
HIllary Democrat for McCain? I don't remember seeing anything that said Hillary was for McCain. Did I miss something or are you just a Republican posing as a Democrat?
I think your a poser!!!
Great ! Make a sticker and I'll put it on my car !
Maybe they should replace the eagle witht the monkey.
The seal doesn't bother me one way or the other. But to see the mixture of positive and negative remarks lead me to comment to all: "Just deal with it!!!" I'd rather have a confident man in office than a dried up has-been who can't seem to stike any emotion in is supporters let alone the middle of the road folks who can't seem to make up their mind on who they will vote for this November. Some body please tell McCain (aka "Droopy the Dog") to pop a few caffine pills. Geez!!
McCain is going to bash the logo, yet be secretly jealous he didn't think of it first.
I like it. And I think it is appropriate for any presidential candidate to make a logo similar to the logo for the president. Unless something extreme happens, Obama WILL be president.
Obama/Gore '08!!!
What next... obama on a $2008 dollar bill?
This is socialist propaganda bar none, and it's pathetic. The only way you get people riled up to vote is with this stuff.
This is so silly.
New seal?
He ought to change it.
How much more like a presidential seal could it be before it's considered plagerism
PPL STOP OVERREACTIN LIKE HE GOING 2 CHANGE THE presidential seal THIS IS JUST 4 THE GENERAL ELECTION SO JUST COME DOWN. BUT I LIKE IT
UNBELIEVABLE-He is so cocky-I hope McCain wipes the floor with him.
OH HATERS STOP HATING!!! At least the man is looking PRESIDENTIAL your just mad you can't say the same for MCCAIN! It's sad how people and the media DISECT every little thing Obama does is this really relevant?
Arrogant!
All u Obama haters is just mad McCain didn't think of it first....
Oh, great... in five years America's kindergartens will be full of kids named, "Vero Possumus," "Vera Posthumous," and "Vera Pottamus!"
It's awesome!
I'm a Hillary supporter. I'm voting for John McCain. If Obama thinks this logo (obviously created by some imbecile) is going to win him the presidency, he'd better guess again.
I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA, no matter what he shoves out in front of himself. Many Hillary supporters agree.
Folks, he has no experience, but he certainly has a big mouth.
Most of the negative comments are from disgruntled Hillary supporters who wish to shoot themselves in the foot by voting for McCain.
All I can say is wake up, unifying the country is what is important.
If you are truly for change and making the USA a great nation again you would not vote for McCain because Hillary isn't the nominee.
Nobody who is really for change who voted for Hillary would even consider voting Republican. You were obviously never real democratics to begin with.
the time he spend on this he can spend in Americans problems
My God, listen to the jealous and envious idiots posting about how arrogant Obama is! LOL!! I think it's a great idea and sends a message to all those who aren't sure if he's presidential material, he's telling you, "I AM!" Stop hating and drink the sweet, sweet refreshing Koolaid that is Obama. HAHAHAHA!!
Obama/Sebelius '08/12!!
What an ego!
Personally I don't like Obama's logo. Don't know which study group the think tank convened, but I don't care for it. The Obama campaign logo used throughout the primary season is far more to my liking. It's readily recognizable and the candidate's words and message were what made him Presidential.
Obama has my vote, but it's not because he appears Presidential with flags lined up on the stage or his campaign logo is a spin on the Presidential seal.
I can see many voters being offended with this Presidential (campaign) Seal logo.
IT IS TOTALLY DISGUSTING !!!!
IT SEEMS LIKE WE'RE HEADING FOR A COMMUNIST DICTATOR SHIP.
PEOPLE, WAKE UP, CAN'T YOU SEE WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO ALL OF US.
I like the original Obama logo better. Personally, I am turned off by our "presidential seal" because it so military and warlike...
Casey in California
He is the most sneaky, arragont, let alone cocky person I have ever seen / or heard. I do not trust him, he is so out of touch with what's going on in the USA let alone Iraq,Iran, and on and on not a clue.
What astounding arrogance and presumptuousness! Even though I am a Canadian and not involved in your election, I think this kind of attitude by a presidential candidate makes America look like a laughing stock.
Vero Possumus – Act like a possum.
mmmm I'm a big Obama supporter but I typically don't care for it too much.
Who cares what logo one campaign has vs. the other? How many millions of US taxpayers were spent today, in Iraq? How many americans have died in Iraq this week? How much less in the US dollar today? What is the direct impact of the war in Iraq on the economy? How much money is needed to give a descent salary to a teacher, in the US? How many schools have we built in Iraq (a country with surplus budget) vs. how many schools have we rehabilitated in the US (a country with trillions in deficit)? if you have nothing else, ask candidates what they'd do if Osama Bin Laden was captured instead of killed. Will our system decide to torture him?
So this will be the seal when Obama overthrows the government and makes all white people poor, and all black people rich?
I can only wonder what the flag will look like.
This is bad. Obama is the presumtive nominee and he is attempting to change everything in this great country. He does not care about this country. The "elitest" seal.
You guys are funny - Dictatorship??
I think it's great. Positive thinking, haha. And anyway, McCain's logos and slogans look a little familiar too, hmm, let me think, where have I seen them before?
How about this - stop imitating him if you don't think he's got anything going for him.
Smart man.
Plus it pisses the righies off – just give them a day or two and McSame will copy this too. Why can't the McSame camp come up with their own ideas?
Disgrace!! Arrogance!! What a laugh. They go ballistic on this but the deceptions by the bush admin just float on by. Unreal.
Just when you think Obama can't possibly get any more self-consumed...he surprises you with yet another over-the-top exercise in megalomania. Perhaps next week he will invite us to touch the hem of his cloak so that we may see.
Some people just don't get it, you say you don't know the main, just as your typing your comments DO SOME RESEARCH!!! Stop listening to main stream media and research for yourself there is more to McCain and Hillary that what you see. And if you think McCain is the better choice, again RESEARCH!!!
If he's elected president, he'll probably have his own face carved in Mt. Rushmore.
Not surprised at his arrogance.
Go to hell all you Obama haters! If you vote for McCain, you're nothing but a fool and Obama doesn't expect your vote anyway.
Go Obama 2008!!!
I notice his version left out... the Flag. Where's the Flag?
It's a logo, probably thought up by a marketing group. Jeez you guys are paranoid. I'm sure if George had done the same thing and turned the Eagle into a big "W" holding olive branches and arrows for his campaign we'd being hearing about how patriotic and clever it was from the same group saying this one is arrogant and elitist. Stop being hypocrites and get over it.
WHAT A ARROGANT SELF SERVING ELITIST.
Really? You people are going to complain about his new logo? Of all the problems in this country and world, your biggest concern is how similar this man's logo is to the presidential seal?
I'm an Obama supporter, and I agree that this seems ever so slightly arrogant, but it's a non-issue.
You are all so worried about first ladies, logos, and PR photo ops, but none of that really matters.
Well, it looks like we have another candidate for the three dollar bill, and its logo.
Elitist and pompous.
Obama, I'm for you all the way, but I think that the seal is a bit too much.
Obama '08
Way too arrogant for me...won't get my vote. I'm with Lillian...TACKY!
What audacity this guy has! It is an Obamanation (spelling?) and absurd copy of the real presidential seal. Who is this one term senator from Illionois anyway?
In response, Mc Cain is going to spin his logo off the Mc Donald's Golden Arches. It will say "Over 1 Billion Screwed". By the way, Mc Cain bought the first Mc Donald's burger from his son, Ray Crock.
Try sticking to the issues and stop watching so much American Idol!!!
Pretty lame. It's the kind of stunt you'd pull in a high school student council election to play President.
OBAMA, i love it, i love it!
Simply fantastic!
Bush has been making a mockery of the real seal for 7 years. Why don't you people pay more attention to the dreadful condition into which the republicans have driven this country. Don’t be fearful of a clever graphic treatment. Don't you want smart, articulate and clever running our country again? Relax.
It's humorous to see how McCain supporters think a logo shows arrogance.
McCain lives and breathes arrogance...
And what about Bush's "Mission Accomplished" banner if you want to talk about arrogance in banners???
No answer for that one, is there?
I would say that this man and his wife feel they have won the election. They are pretty confident since they have gotten this far, and he has manipulated the media as well as the the public; so why stop now?
YES YES YES, Vero possumus. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT, and the haters are just going crazy because old man McCain didn't think of it. He already tried to steal our old logo. Watch your blood pressure haters, you might explode! You go Barack and yes you will be our next president!
Vero possumus
I'm a supporter of his campaign, but I'm not crazy about the seal. It comes across as presumptuous. I'm looking forward to seeing him behind the real thing. Until next January, though, let's not get cocky.
BILLIANT !!!!!
lol I'm as big of an Obama fan as can be but this seems to be pretty ballsy and kinda offensive.. Or just a plain weird move..
Frankly, with his close personal relationship with Rezko, he should have a line of numbers in front of him (as in a Chicago P.D. mug shot)
The ignorance of those who get up in arms about a revamped seal. While McCain changes his mind on everything he has previously had an opinion on, even stating "I didn't fall in love with America until I was a POW" there is a candidate who stands for REAL change and the dislike of his symbol is what people are threatening to change their vote over. You should be sterilized because, God forbid, you breed more stupid people like yourself, you should have your voting privileges revoked, and you should be forced to clean up the hotel rooms that Glen Beck trashes on his drug and alcohol fueled tirades while he is out on tour.
This image has been available for at least a month via the official website.
Oh how we love to make hay out of trivial issues.
Grow up!
IT SHOULD BE A CROSS HAIRS
HILLARY OR MCCAIN!
Whatever! If the current guy in charge can manage to steal the presidency initially, and then fool the electorate into keeping him there for four MORE years — more power to a guy that uses the semiotics of the office for his own means. Time for a change and others coming to the table to play.
I think it's a good logo–I support it!!
Never ,never,never going to happen
It's awesome, and will reach those morons who are hung up on silly symbols, like whether somebody wears a flag lapel pin.
Another foolish tactics to precondition people's mind, what an arrogant and a show of hubris. I'm a Filipino-American Democrat and the rest of my family, though sad yet at peace to say I will vote for John McCain. And the senator will have a landslide come November!
Here's a better logo.....Obama with a big red nose, gigantic shoes and a multi-colored suit to show him for the clown that he is.
Confident, educated black man="arrogant" or "elitist"
Get over yourselves....quickly!
To all the fools on this blog. He is trying to bring about change. It sounds like those against like that GWB sent us to war, stole from us our children. For what oil. You must like that since Bush has been in office this country has less then herself. Stop being racist and realize that we need change and not the sameold. When things are better you are going to be kissing his feet because he did it for you for all of us. GET over the in the closet racist rants and lets get our country back. No MCSAME.
WOW
It sure says "HOPE" and makes quite a statement!
Obama 08
How is it more offensive than any of the candidates including the words "As president of the United States" or "When I'm president of the United States" This is no more pompous than a candidate talking as if they're already elected... which they all do.
People need to get stop crying about trivial stuff like this... I swear if there's a way to bring hate out of people... it's reports like this.
This is the same guy who would not wear a lapel pin os the US Flag–
He is a disgrace and insults my intelligence to think he can make this kind of a flip flop and you media folks just let it slide-
We'll keep quiet for the most part until November but when the all the flash and rheroric has been spun–we still will not know how he is going to change anything-
Have you heard anything solid other than CHANGE and HOPE-
I've heard higher taxes to help those who WON'T help themselves-
For the record-MOST of us are willing to help those who CAN'T help themselves–
Healthcare-No Drilling - Higher Taxes -which by the way will affect everyone -because everyone who has a pension will be taxed additionally in some way-
Pathetic... Dems for McCain!!!
Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain cried:
"No women with burka's or scarfs in the background of that seal eithier."
________________
Oh, Pu-leeze Brandon.
The women have accepted Obama's personal apology (for something he didn't even do), but you just keep pretending to be outraged as you cheer for a man responsible for the deaths of 100,000 innocent Muslims and the displacement of millions. That makes so much sense!
GO PRESIDENT OBAMA!
He has defaced this american symbol. There should be a law against this?
It seems, from the comments here that lots of people did not really understand. Several seem to think he is replacing the presidential seal or something of that order. Learn 2 read plz.
The new seal is a campaign logo using iconic American imagery... you know... like EVERY politician does? You folk chanting "arrogance" over this are quite transparent. Methinks, we don't much like the color of his skin, but lack the guts to come out and say so. So, it's "arrogant" today. Tomorrow it will be "elitist". The next day, something else.
Well, come January, it'll be "Mr. President" so get used to it.
I don't see anything offensive about it, I think it's pretty smart strategy wise, but I think it will turn off a lot of people, it's a little presumptive to soon.
You people have to be kidding.. you really think the presidential seal is some "sacred symbol", oh please. you just want any excuse to hate the guy.
He's one sick puppy. He hasn't won it yet.
There's no stopping. It will be a close election but a reaction from the Bush debacle is the miracle called as OBAMA! YES WE ALL CAN AS AMERICANS!!
I don't care what he puts in front of him–as long as it's a cliff.
Obama 08
Is that the Mark of the Beast talked about in the Bible?
Obama is giving this country EXACTLY what it needs a makeover!!! For all you people that think change is not important ask your kids who the VP of the U.S. is and then ask your kids if they know who Obama and Hillary are!
These two people changed America in the last 18 months. I don't care if your a Hillary or Obama supporter you have to agree.
Scarey. This guy is an egomaniac.
Vero Possumus= I grin like a possum while I pick your pocket.
I'm always amazed by this Man's great ideas...or whomever comes up with such a strong visual message. Thanks...gives me confidence in our future. Go Obama!!!
Kay in Illinois
He modified the presidential seal?
He just lost my vote.
give me a break.
Way to disgrace the United States of America seal.
He's so vain – they should just name a song about him.
I think it shows great creativity and confidence people always over react but at the same time they dont support so of course they would make it seem as though Barack is trying to take over the world they make it seem as if he is changin the actual seal when he just created a seal for his campaign...CALM DOWN....VOTE OBAMA
I am totally apalled....... Yesterday with th eflip flop on NAFTA to get votes and now this. I am no longer on the fence
McCain 08
To: Blitzer.............what's wrong with the obama seal? I love it, that woman..........Rep Stragst she seems angry, as if she's trying to convince voters, well I'm not impressed, with her or Sen Macain, don't make me list all the things he's changed his mind on ...Mr. Flip Flopper!!!!
I think the discussion of this marketing tool is rediculous. Some of you are looking for a reason to have an arguement over anything, but the issue that Obama has the best platform for America in 08. If he superimposes his name on a circle, what's the big deal? It is NOT the presidential seal, it's a marketing tool. Come on America, you are smarter than this. The whole quest for both campaigns is to have the candidate "look" presidential. Most of you are too old for this kind of stupidity. This is not the first election you have witnessed.
The candidates "seal" convinces me of his pomposity and sense of entitlement to the rank of POTUS. I disagree about his ability to lead - except down a well-trodden path of acquiesense and accommodation of our enemies. I won't go.
Here we are in 2008 and the racism and sterotypes in this country never ceases to amaze me.
god help america!
Looks patriotic.
This guy is a joke!
"Keep you eyes on the prize" We are told to set goals, you can't be ther boss if you don't act like the boss!!!
People, please stop.
It is not offensive to have a symbol that plays off of the presidential seal. These two candidates are not even the nominees of the party yet, but since it is obvious, we let them "pretend" until the convention.
One of these two candidates will be present. Saying that he is "faking it" is just absurd.
And to be fair, the seal is not a great seal of America. It is a great seal of our highest office, which is mostly unrecognizable by the rest of the world. We do not seem to complain when candidates (all of them) use the stars and stripes in a fashion other than the flag, and the flag is clearly more of a sacred symbol that the presidential seal will ever be.
If i ever needed more evidence that people are just looking for reasons to be angry, I have my second major fact. The first is that people were trying to use Obama's lack of a flag pin as a sign that he is unpatriotic. I'm totally sure that someone who uses a symbol, and doesn't wear a flag pin, is running for president just to piss us off and deface the process (note the incredible sarcasm).
Stop trying to nit pick candidates on issues that do not matter. A flag pin will not save our economy, and a seal is not going to have an effect on any of the other issues that our country is dealing with.
I'm begging you; if you are going to try and participate in the political process, drop the BS that does not matter. If you are going to obsess over this kind of stuff, please feel free to stay at home on voting day. I want someone who votes based on real issues, not superficial ones.
Not Quite folks....Arrogance is not listening to the experts. Must suck not to be comfortable in your skin...
Obama '08
Brandon Hillary, that is an extremely racist comment. That's fine if you happen to prefer McCain, but, really, if Obama really had an extremist muslim agenda, don't you think that it would have been exposed in detail by now?
I am and have been an Obama supporter since January of '07, however I think the adoption of this seal was a misstep. I hope he realizes that this appears pretentious to a great many people and he decides to revamp it. I can't help but imagine a staffer asking Obama what he would want for a logo, and he says "Something Presidential." Well, I guess he got what he asked for.
I LIKE IT HE WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT HE LOOKS LIKE A PRESIDENT AND NOT YODI LIKE MCBUSH
Another sign that he's just like Nicolae Carpathia.
I think the Obamabots should start getting this tatooed on their hands and foreheads
and if you don't get that, you lead a sheltered life, whether you believe or not
Very nice! The creativity of Obama's team is astounding.
We need fresh new ideas and I think Obama will change the American politics in many positive ways.
Obama is the most egotistical maniac I never wish to see or hear as President of this country. He is mocking the seal in the worst possible way.
McCain's in Canada today? Can you guys come here and pick him up, I think he has become senile and forgot where he was suppose to campaign at.
The world for Obama 08/12
Several things recently have made me question if this is the right man. This logo is not appropriate. My love for my country comes right behind God and my family, and I do not appreciate anyone using symbols for their own betterment.
..So you can get used to it....
He is a pompus idiot who does not deserve to be the president of a country his wife in just now starting to be proud of. Was she not proud of America before when he was just a senator? was she not proud of America before when she had all the freedoms and rights that our military lays down their lives for every day? She does not deserve to be the first lady if she can not say she has always been proud to be an American. The fact that he has ripped off the presidential seal is a load of crap. What next a fake flag?, a liberty statue of his wife?, People are all upset about the Mrs. McCain cookie "scandal", lets get real cookies???? This is a much more of a Plagiarism than a cookie recipe.
Vote McCain
Brandon Hillary, that is an extremely xenophobic comment. That's fine if you happen to prefer McCain and Hillary, but, really, if Obama really had an extremist muslim agenda, don't you think that it would have been exposed in detail by now? In reality, Obama and Hillary are much more similar than McCain and Hillary.
Once again, the audacity of arrogance.
Can this guy think of ANYTHING original?
ARROGANCE PERSONIFIED
VERY ARROGANT! But very typical of him.
Beautiful. Very Presidential.
Maybe the eagle should be chaged to a monkey......With a rainbow flag.
Now were talking
Yes we can change America image around the world. Read about McCain keating 5.
This guy is more interested in the title of President than he is being President.
The Smoke and Mirrors candidate.
Brandon Hillary, I doubt you are democrate. It seems you are diciple of Rush Lumbah. You only know how to divide, scare and demonise people. But this time it is not going to work. We are sick and tired of division and scare tactics.
Ultra Ultra Ultra Tacky. Eww.
Well, a little over the top, self-aggrandizing, and presumptuous is my the impression. Bland and lacking in "pop" for a logo professionally created is the second.
I hope I don't end up voting for anyone based on their logo though.
Neither guy is much of a fashion plate either. Another reason to vote for one or the other down the tubes.
Perhaps one day we shall her substantive debate between the two of them on a wide range of issues. Then logo-gate can go where it belongs, straight to the bowels of the news cycle.
I am so proud to be affiliated with the Obama campaign intellects.
Have you ever seen such thought processes. They know what to
do. The seal is very nice. We are all waiting for someone to say
it's illegal. If God is for you Mr. Obama, who can be against you?
One person said that they hated Obama. Isn't that sad? Jesus
said, " love your enemies"..and Obama is not an enemy. He just
happens to be by his own account African-America. As you try to pray tonight, just tell God about the man he made and his mom named
him Obama. No demon in hell can touch Mr. Obama if God is
for him. We love you Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Naysayers, follow or get out of the way– we already have a leader.
this is a foot in the door
It's perfect!!! Fake seal for a fake candidate...
Why did he remove the Americam Flag from "his seal"?
Obama is a flip flop liar. He is the same old politician. He flip flop about Public Funding and NAFTA. During the primary, he said he did not aware of his staff talking to the Canadian about NAFTA but look at his position about NAFTA now, it is exactly what his staff said to the Canadian that time. He lies to Americans to get votes. This is change that you can expect from him. Also, at the Al Gore endorsement Obama rally, when the Governor of Michigan mention Hillary name, Obama's supporters boo her rudely. This is the Unity that Obama promise you. This is another change that you can expect from Obama. After all of this, I suggest all Americans do not ever listen to anything Obama say but look at what Obama did instead. He will never get my support or my vote no matter what Hillary say to convince us to support him. I simply can not support a flip flop liar.
LOOKS LIKE HE IS TRYING TO MORPH HIMSELF INTO WHAT HE IS NOT & POSSIBLE A TRADEMARK VIOLATION TOO!!!
Pathetic. Can't wait to not vote for him. It will be fun
He's just getting warmed up. The GOP doesn't know what to do. FINALLY – a democrat who wants to WIN!!! I am soooooo excited.
Barack in '08 and '12. Michelle in '16 and '20!!! An Obama presidency from 2009 to 2025!!!!!!
I think it is very arrogant O for Obama instead of the flag. his new age beliefs will travel over with him when he becomes president. That's ok I'll trust in Christ
Wow. You people are funny.
It's a logo.
Nothing arrogant or presumptive about it. And what is this nonsense about respecting the presidential seal? How is it disrespectful?
If anything I would be upset as an artist that it isn't that original of the designer but that is about it. Nothing to get your panties in a bunch over.
Obama is branding and unfortunately in this consumer based culture of ours one has to brand.
This country needs a whole new logo, flag, slogan, make-over. We are the most arrogant nation in the world and then you have the nerve to say this man is arrogant.
How arrogant is it to think your views or ideas should be the worlds views and ideas? America goes around pushing our culture on others and then we get upset when native people don't want us in their country. We push democracy, capitalism and the whole nine and call ourselves the leaders of the free world.
That is arrogance.
Elitist? We drive around in SUVs and waste gas like nobody's business while young soldiers die for oil, we act like we are too good to work in the orange groves while immigrants slave, our doctor's and insurance companies live like fat cats while people around the globe die from AIDS.
We must think we are really important, America.
Stop whining about a logo. The man is branding himself, he didn't even design it. Mist likely didn't even approve it. But maybe he did. So what?
How about you armchair revolutionary/commentators/political activist wannabes actually go out and try and make a difference in the world like Obama is trying to. You don't have to follow his message, make your own. But do something to make the world a better place instead of useless complaining about a logo. Geez.
I think it is hilarious how any of you think your vote matters.
The electoral college will decide whats best for America as usual*. And as usual it will be all screwed up because it is not free and democratic elections.
*See the 2000 election results and the 2004 election results for more information.
Too bad most democrats don't see the coming problems ...voting for someone because you're ready to have a black person inside the "white" house is absolutely asinine. Research your candidates better.
A Presidential Candidate should have more respect for the office they may take than to simply duplicate and personalize the seal of our country's highest officials.
It's coming whether you like it or not...
The media is trying to make it seem that the race is close. TRUST ME, it is not close at all.
Interesting branding, i like it close enough to the Presidential Seal to imply he should be President but not so close that it would ever be confused or seen as an attempt to say he IS President. Good job to the designers. Although I am sure there will many who think that he is somehow "over-reaching" himself or has too grandious ideas about himself but in reality there is no "lock" on the Eagle, I have seen it in many other places as well so it does not bother me. It shows how smart the man is he uses all tools ethically availiable to have people see him as Presidential already. Now if we could only get some people to actually READ his platform or LISTEN to one of his speech they would see how many good, well thought out plans he has, but alas they will not and will just cotinue to spout the lies.. errs misspeaks of the opponents and the MSM.
I THINK McCAIN SHOULD VOTE FOR OBAMA
Way to go, Team Obama! What a great way to promote your cause and purpose! Truly, you believe in your calling and purpose, and are not afraid to make it plain to those who read it. Keep up the good work!
One Word: LANDSLIDE.
HOW SWEET IS THAT?
WE FUND HIS CAMPAIGN.
HE WORKS FOR US.
WE LOVE HIM AND HE LOVES US BACK.
GO FIGURE, MIRACLES DO HAPPEN.
WE ARE GLAD WE HAVE LIVED LONG ENOUGH TO
WITNESS THE START OF A BRAND NEW DAY FOR
THIS GREAT NATION OF OURS, AND THE YOUNG THAT
WILL INHERIT OUR FAILURES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Turns my stomach and scares me. He and this whole movement remind me of some very scary times in history.
Can't Wait.
By the way remember TRUMAN and DEWEY–THe newspaper showed DEWEY the winner-the exit polls were overwheling for Dewey
But The arrogance of DEWEY gave the presidentcy to TRUMAN who was a wonderful President–
I think things like this will definitely cost him the White House-
It's a long way till November-he'll do more to cost himself the election
IS THAT THE SEAL OF POLAND AT WHICH I AM LOOKING?
King Obama strikes again.
And his loyal subjects kneel, and cheer.
I like it! I want it on a shirt!
First the seal, then the white house – can't wait to see the barbecue's every week when I roll by the white house....
Also, very UNcreative. There is plagarism in art. Can't he afford his own graphics department? Or does he like to copy logos the way he copies speeches and policy ideas?????
Like Hill said, change you can xerox....
Don't really like it, to be honest. I'm a Barack supporter through and through, but this is just tacky and not that interesting. The standard "O" logo is much more appealing visually.
The controversy, however, is artificial and forced. Anti-Obama people should drop it, it just makes them look petty and willing to rip the man apart for every little thing. Why is the focus on this and not the event/speech itself?
Well....let's flip on NAFTA, let's flop on Campaign Finance Bills he helped to sponsor and supposedly believed in...now let's disgrace the entire country by making "light" of the Presidential Seal of the United States.
Yup...change you can believe in...right?
Arrogant does not begin to describe the Senator from IL.
Hillary, don't you dare accept a VP position from this man.
..very creative...Obama's campaign people should go work at Kinko's they are copy cats...no original thoughts.
YES WE CAN WRITE IN HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT
I am an Obama fan and think it is a bit presumptuous and overly clever. On the other hand, opponents will always see his confidence as arrogance whether it is or not, which the above comments show.
My high school Latin suggests that the Latin word vero has something to do with truth, so my first sense of it was "with truth things are possible," but my Latin isn't necessarily correct.
The two campaigns remind me of Jay Ogilvy's phrase "paradigm war." I really thing the campaign is a competition of paradigms, and the conventional paradigm folks don't have a clue what the transformational paradigm folks are about. This will probably always be so.
The SRI study of "cultural creatives" foreshadowed the growth of a new way of looking at things, which seems to have reached majority by now. The election will probably demonstrate that with an Obama win.
Whoever coined "Obamanation" is very clever. You get a couple of points for that one.
Who is Palin in McCain/Palin? Did he name a running mate? I must be sleeping.
Obama really should't jump the gun on "seal lust' as there are quite a group of us who haven't been consulted yet on who should be the next president! And a lot of us haven't been blinded by lawyer "beautiful language " meant to sway the easily swayed !!!
It looks presumptuous, as if he thinks he's won already. McCain will have a field day with it. I suggest junking it and now. Obama's downfall may be hubris, and his staff seems to think he's god too. I'd have Michelle take an ax to it on camera.
All that stuff about Hillary feeling entitled is going to backfire if this continues.
I keep seeing connections to Nixon, and this is like when Nixon had a White House guard created that looked like the Buckingham Palace guards. But Nixon was at least president when he did it.
I think he should tatoo it to his forehead. It's just disgusting! He certainly is an arrogant SOB.
LOVE THE SEAL.
LOVE THE MAN EVEN MORE.
I think Obama's choice of Seal is inappropriate for United States of America's President. He may become our President in 2008 and he won't be the first nor the last President of the United States of America.
I think many people living in United States of America today still wish and has changed our American Culture.
I love it.
In latin, 'vero possumus' literally translates, "In truth, we are able."
YES WE CAN!
OBAMA '08
Wow. You people are funny.
It's a logo.
Nothing arrogant or presumptive about it. And what is this nonsense about respecting the presidential seal? How is it disrespectful?
If anything I would be upset as an artist that it isn't that original of the designer but that is about it. Nothing to get your panties in a bunch over.
Obama is branding and unfortunately in this consumer based culture of ours one has to brand.
This country needs a whole new logo, flag, slogan, make-over. We are the most arrogant nation in the world and then you have the nerve to say this man is arrogant.
How arrogant is it to think your views or ideas should be the worlds views and ideas? America goes around pushing our culture on others and then we get upset when native people don't want us in their country. We push democracy, capitalism and the whole nine and call ourselves the leaders of the free world.
That is arrogance.
Elitist? We drive around in SUVs and waste gas like nobody's business while young soldiers die for oil, we act like we are too good to work in the orange groves while immigrants slave, our doctor's and insurance companies live like fat cats while people around the globe die from AIDS.
We must think we are really important, America.
Stop whining about a logo. The man is branding himself, he didn't even design it. Mist likely didn't even approve it. But maybe he did. So what?
How about you armchair revolutionary/commentators/political activist wannabes actually go out and try and make a difference in the world like Obama is trying to. You don't have to follow his message, make your own. But do something to make the world a better place instead of useless complaining about a logo. Geez.
It's not creative, or beautiful. It is disgraceful and arrogant. This guy constantly makes it harder and harder to vote for him. The office of the presidency is supposed to seek you Barack, not the other way around.
The eagle on Obama's seal looks more like a dragon. Where have I seen this before. Hmmm, maybe the Book of Revelations 13:1..please read.
And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy (.(The Antichrist and the Confederation of 10 states he leads is represented as a beast rising out of the sea– the sea of politics)..and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
I like it! Shades of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Time for another New Deal to rebuild the country after 27 years of Bush and Clinton family rule in the White House.
Perfectly DISGUSTING, EGOTISTICAL, UNPATRIOTIC AND DISRESPECTFUL TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED THIS COUNTRY WITH HONOR.
Mr. BO take off your tie and go serve in the heat and dirt with the rest of our troops.
America be careful what you wish for.
Great smart logo; I like it.
Arrogant ... just like the rest of his campaign staff and supporters!
McCain '08
Hillary '12
BLING BLING. I can't wait for the gold chain style emblem. It's shiny.
Well, when your not proud to be an American and most likely are not one these symbols of American Tradition mean nothing to you. I can see him changing the stars on the flag and putting one big one on there.
Follow my little sheep OBAHMAAAAAAAAAA OBAHMAAAAAAAAAA wow the same out casts from high school are getting revenge. It appears its time to start looking for my tax loop holes again.....The last 8 years have been good
ARROGANT, DISRESPECTFUL, DOESN'T CARE ABOUT PEOPLE, PUSHY, HORRIBLE, CAN'T STAND IT. VERIFYING SELF-SELECTION. I AM THE ONE BY DNC. LYING AND DECEITFUL. I HOPE THAT IT WILL HELP YOU LOOSE!!!
Very clever! Good move!
Repent for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand !
-about 45 posts above saying it is a sign of bold confidence and goal setting with positive imagery
-about 35 saying it shows bold arrogance as if it is too early to be a pretender to the throne
- is it just me, or is this campaign dull compared to the Obama Clinton battle? It's like the the two best teams played in the semi finals.
(It's an okay emblem with positive goal setting, a little bit too big, 'not green' 46 to 35)
un-patriotic and un-american
ARRRROGGGANCE!!!
It's a disgrace to the pride of the USA.
Clever idea but no thank you – they should seriously reconsider. he will be President though.
Looks good to me. To bad McCain has no imagination.
Republicains for Obama !!
Does anyone else notice that he replaced the shield with the American Flag with his "O" and sunset? Purely arrogant, unpatriotic, and very egotistical. Where is this mans throne and crown? Why is it bad for Clinton to get ahead of herself and it's okay for Obama? This man has disgraced the presidential seal, this election, and this country. Is this your change that we can believe in? If so, keep your change, go back to Illinois, and let someone with real leadership and experience have this job. You have gone WAY too far this time, Barack Hussein Obama. WAY TOO FAR! Do the Wright thing, vote McCain in November!
It's finally happened. He's declared himself a god. Hail to Caesar. Brutus, what's your take on this?
I think that it is great; however, I do believe that the blue should be a deeper blue and not a Wedgewood blue. This wold reflet a stronger person.
I wonder what's the main stream america really thinks of Obama?
The eagle needs to go and Bozo the Clown should be the logo. LOL
It's stupid and so is his running for President in the first place.
Also...do any of you commentators know how many times that eagle has been used in various forms and designs? Many. My lord. Do some research. This isn't the first or last time an eagle in that pose has been used.
The comments on here are too funny.
Probably the same people that get upset when Superman's costume changes every so often.
It got ARROGANCE spelled all over.
Very scarry!
Would somebody step up and teach this young horse some lesson?
Do you all see? Very cheap talks he've been doing. Then public financing and now no.... Then against NAFTA and now in favor... The guy is willing to say anything to get the votes. Once he got the votes, he doesn't care anymore. Does it sound familiar? A new kind of politics? Give me a break... He's just like one of them, and that is the most disappointing one, after all the talks about change.
Yeah, the only change he will do is the one benefiting himself.
Wake up, everyone, before it's too late!
Possums are mighty fine eating!
He might seem arrogant, but I LOVE it. I just love everything he does. Very brilliant, the best choice we could make for '08!!! Come on people! Vote for Obama!
PEOPLE!! Stop saying he is arrogant . think He is running for President not some small time job. They all have to be to run. You are a leader. DO you even know what a leader is. Name me ONE ceo that is not arrogant... I thought so.
This is brilliant and potent symbolism! Obama and his aides are genuises!
Does the word "Presumptious" or "Arrogant" come to mind?
I like it, although I prefer "yes we can" instead of its latin version.
MY BROTHER HAS GREAT TASTE.
AND WE HAVE SOME GREAT TASTE OURSELVES.
WE PICKED HIM FOR PRESIDENT.
PRIDE GOETH BEFORE THE FALL.
What a joke this arrogant poser is.
Come on people....let's get real....No one would have said anything had McCain's camp come up with the idea first. I don't think it's arrogance at all, it simply shows the confidence he has in himself and if he's not confident that he will become the next president, how can he expect his supporters to be confident in him.
Geesh, I'm sure you learned that growing up.....Oh my bad, most of you are still trying to Grow-Up!!!!
To all you supposed Dems who are Anti-Obama.....your FLIP-FLOPS should be worn out by now.
hey angela,
what should Obama buy you to gain your vote?
Some diamonique from the QVC channel?
I don't think Obama wants your vote if he has to personally wine and dine you to get it.
Plus, it's illegal to pay people to vote for ya.
Looks like he thinks he's greater than the United States. He should be impeached in the Senate for appropriating the Great Seal as if it were some kind of marketing gimmick. Shame on him.
Next it will be his face on the Lincoln memorial.
Still voting for him, its just he may wanna slow down a bit.