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!

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?

Arrogance has no limits!

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

why didn't my comment get on ?no one else had commented?

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.
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-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

He should put his face on the $1 bill while he's at it.

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

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!!!

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.

This symbolism perhaps gives a bit more insight to who Senator Obama really is…..somewhat arrogant, egotistical, and perhaps elitist.

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 alread