AFL-CIO and unions are why a car that is worth and should only cost $12000, costs $28,000.

Not sure where the value in this is now that the unions want hand outs!

I am a Hilalry supporter – I will not get over anything that Obama supporters say I should. Obama will change nothing, ever. He is a fraud who is also a coward who will not debate John McCain at a town hall meeting. He is a "chicken"!! Afraid of the public Obama??

Your name should be: Obama, fraud, coward, chicken, no change, liar.

I will vote for McCain.

Ok union boys, let's see how much your agenda is helped by a candidate who promises to leagalize millions of illegal aliens!!
You shoot yourself in the foot!!!

There's a surprise, labor supporting the democrat. Whats next, the NRA will endorse McCain?

I'm sure the Republicans were really counting on the endorsement. I never thought I'd live the day to see a labor union endorse a Democrat.

I THOUGHT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WOULD BE A BIG TIME REPUBLICAN ENDORSED OBAMA BY THE HEADLINES. THIS IS NO NEWS THE UNIONS 99% OF THE TIME ALWAYS SUPPORT THE DEMOCRAT.

Since Obama supporters refer to McCain as McSame, McBush, etc. is it OK if the rest of us refer to his opponent as ObeyMe?

Who cares!!

*YAWN*

I feel sooooo sorry for McCain.

not!

The tsunami is beginning. The Obama Machine is gaining momentum. The Republicans/neocons whined during the Clinton years (which, by the way, showed an excellent economy, and a return to rational government) that they could do better if only they were in charge. They've had 7 1/2 years to show how well they could do. I give them a "D". It's time to expel them.

Obama is obviously a very smart, politically savvy man. After all, he beat the Clintons at their own game. But being smart, he will not ignore the Clintons. They still have huge political clout. Obama will no doubt put Hillary in a very key government position. VP is just arm-candy for the President, so it would actually be a disservice to her and the country to put her there. She needs to be the secretary of one of the large and powerful departments of government (Health, or State come to mind).

And Bill? Send him out on speaking tours. He's got a lot of his wife's bills to pay that PUMA, despite all their outrage, can't quite seem to feel outraged enough to help her pay.

The union endorsed Obama because, contrary to speculation by the media, the working men and women of this country (irregardless of race) are all suffering and have always suffered under Republicans. The unions know this, that is why people fought and died for unions in the first place. To protect the little guy from the big money guy.

McCain told the Michigan laid off auto workers that they would have to find other work and to trainithemselves for new jobs at McDonalds, Wal Mart, Burger King and other fast food manufacturing plants. Sort of like the movie Soylent Green form the 70;s !!

At least Obama will help us workers here in Ohio, don't need any more Greed Over Principle (GOP) job exporters, outsources and union killers no more !!! Fear mongering will not work this time around for the GOP !! Carl Rove is back !!!

You liberals are why this country is the way it is. This country is a mess and we can thank the liberals. You liberals will be the first to cry when things start to happen. obama has no back bone and we are in for real trouble if he becomes president . God help us all if he does.

GO OBAMA GO. Just keep doing it, doing it and doing it well. Duke shouldn't you be giving that speech to the multimillionaire Clintons who is looking for SOMEONE else to pay THIER campaign debt they created.

I wholeheartly agree what Mike has posted .This country needs more UNION control,less GOP control .Most of the time they are truly lost on how to run this once great country .GWB has set America back about fifty years .GO OBAMA GO WE need a leader not a puppet ,lioke we have now .Cliff

Raymond Duke

A BILLION dollars a month of our paychecks go to Iraqis right now!

Oil is $140 a barrel, thank you middle east.

You'll KEEP more paycheck with Obama than McCain because our money will stay HERE in the UNITED STATES!

Oil hit $140 a barrel today. Yeay! Good news is that it is no longer cost effective to ship jobs overseas. The USA will soon be getting back into the manufacturing business. Obama and the labor unions already understand that fact.

Peter E
Where did you get your informations? Having bad dreams lately? Be happy there is a cure available now, OBAMA koolaid

Of course this is no surprise, most blue collar workers are democrats so of course they would endorse Obama. NO SURPRISE. Now if a big time Republican endorsed Obama that would be big news but this is not.

Keep 'em coming!!!

Obama 08′-12′

OH SUE?

What politician isn't a SNAKE? What planet are you on?

LOOK OUT CONGRESS, BECAUSE YOU ARE THE NEXT TO GO. BUSHES, MCCAINS – YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ONLY YOUR OWN SELF INTERESTS. CHECK OUT WEB BLOWOUTCONGRESS.COM

Don't cry Johnny McBush. Your Stepford wife will take you out and buy you something to cheer you up!

LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TO KEEP ON TRUCKIN' – MARVIN GAY WOULD SAY WHO'S THAT HOMO WHO'S ABOUT TO GAIN THE OVAL OFFICE.

Go Obama – We love you – Yes We Can!!!

> Don't these guys know that Ralph Nader is more Union friendly
> than any corporate-controlled Democratic candidate?

Heck of a job Nader did for the Unions by effectively getting Bush elected in 2000. Or did you think we'd all conveniently forget that little fact.

LATINOS FOR MCCAIN!!!

WAY TO AFL-CIO YOU HAVE DEFINITELY MESSED YOUR BRITCHES AGAIN WITH THIS LOSER. THERE IS NO WAY THE PUBLIC IS GOING TO LET THIS CORRUPT INDIVIDUAL INTO THE OVAL OFFICE. OH WHERE IS JIMMY HOFFA?

oh what a shock! O-blah-blah gets the AFL-CIO endorsement! Very fitting. The union leaders can join the rest of the slimy characters surrounding Hussein.

NO-Bama EVER!!

TO DISGUSTED………..YOU REALLY ARENT THINKING RATIONAL IF YOURE GOING TO VOTE FOT McCAIN

SO HILARY LOST…..DEAL WITH IT!

YOU WILL SEE THAT OBAMA WAS THE BEST CHOICE WHEN HE IS COMMANDER AND CHIEF.

I have a question after reading a bunch of these comments after different articles – If Obama supporters are already threatening to not vote for Hillary in 2012 if Obama loses this election because they've decided that the only way Obama can lose is if it's Hillary's fault, why would they think that Hillary supporters would "do the right thing" in obamakid's minds and back Obama now? That's like Michelle Obama saying she wasn't sure if she'd vote for Hillary if Hillary was the nominee. If Michelle wouldn't have voted for Hillary, how can she or anyone else expect Hillary supporters to back Obama? Pretty hypocritical.

Ohio Voter———-

Please remove head from sand – Johnny ain't gonna win!

Could somebody explain why we have so many blind Americans? They obviously can't see through Obama's superficial front. This man offers nothing to this country.

Disgusting!!!! NO OBAMA period.

Democrats are gonna win this year! Yahoo!

Whoopi Do!!!

It amazes me that some Hispanics try to be Republicans when they could care less about Hispanics, I work with smart Hispanics they know that Republicans could care less about them and they said to me, McCaine would NEVER get there vote. Republicans only care about the Wealthy why do u think there taxes are better than us hard working people so to all Hispanics that really want to be apart of a party that really don't care anything about you, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.

This is news? When was the last time the AFL-CIO endorsed someone besides the Democratic party candidate?

Obama picks another endorsement, which means the next line of GOP attack will be to go after Obama's endorsers as anti-American, anti-Semitic, etc., because Hamas endorsed Obama.

Here's the logic behind so many GOP attacks, most recently Romney.

England is an island.
I am standing on the island of Puerto Rico.
That means I must be in England.

Good news, indeed.

PEGGY FROM TEXAS

Typical Obama supporter, a nut case just like OBAMA.

Change is a demand of time. Change always comes through someone. Let's see the change in America. Change is coming, change will come and change will be coming. Welcome change.

My vote is Hillary. She is the only one capable. Obama stink. McCain Stink. Hillary only one deserve a vote.

I dropped my union membership after only 1 year because, though they offered some attractive benefits, in each case I found better deals elsewhere. The local was a bunch of lazy do-nothings that ensured that dues were collected but little else. The endorsement by the AFL-CIO of Obama carries about as much weight with me and an endorsement from either of the Clintons.

Yeh, like kerry was a head on Bush. Nooooooooooooooooooooooo michelle and Obama, nooooooooooooooooooooo. McCain this time and Hillary on 2012

YEH AND THE POLLS INDICATED THAT MCGOVERN WAS BEATING REGAN BY 15+ POINTS AND HE LOST 49 STATES. SO WHATS YOUR POINT CNN?

Close the the door. Go Obama

Hey Sue, Governor Rendell is a politician and as a politician he said what he said about Senator Obama in support of the candidate he was backing. Now, the primaries are over and Governor Rendell also said that he would back Senator Obama if he won the nomination. He did and he is keeping his word. I know, an anomoly with politicians.

Any way, yeah, no surprise here and I would not get caught up in the polling right now. Lot of space between now and November though I do like the numbers as a supporter of positive "change" and "hope"! Get my drift?

I don't believe that Obama even has the same view as the Union, so I am wondering why the union would endorse Obama.

Also, Obama is going to lose the election and John McCain will be our next President.

On Energy Plans….

I already know what I'm going to be writing two years from now when Obama is president and blaming "years of Republican failed energy policies" for $6/gal gasoline. And stating it will take some time for his own new initiatives to start bearing fruit (mandated higher gas mileage in new cars, $150 billion in grants to further develop wind, solar and biodiesel power). I'll say, "I told you so". Conservation is good. Wind, solar and biodiesel are good. But they will not make any kind of major impact on our energy problems for years to come and they will never be the primary solution to our problems. In the meantime we need a "bridge solution" for the short and medium term. And that's what McCain's plans will directly address. But, then, we'll end up with Obama, $6 gasoline in two years (worse later) and a bucketfull of excuses and finger pointing back in time.

If you can't govern, … DON'T! I can't wait to start printing "I told you so!". You better believe a lot of us will be – despite Dems trying to blame George Bush for years to come.

NObama N'08

CNN,

For three days straight the front page of your politcal ticker has showcased some quack who has said something stupid about Obama. First Dobson, then Nader, and now Rove. If you keep giving this quacks so much attention we will continue to see these "where's my 2 mintues of fame" guys ome out and make ridiculous claims about Obama. Get a clue CNN.

I am not surprise . Welcome on board AFL-CIO, we are one people and one nation. It is time for us to unite. Bravooooooooooooooo AFL-CIO!

get on the O train!!!!

Yet another rabbit pulled out of Obama's bag of trix.
Yeesh! Get us a real candidate not this gimmicky phoney.

welcome

@Nova from NV

UH…WAKE UP! For the past 8 years numerous companies have moved there business over seas and caused great job loss. That's part of the CURRENT problem that needs fixing. Made in the USA needs to return to our labels if we're to survive.

Come November, gas will be pushing 6 bucks a gallon, food up another 20%, millions more foreclosures, dollar steadily dropping, unemployment up another 2%, hundreds more GI's dead in Iraq (and tens of thousands of Iraqis), while McCain, Bush, Cheney, Rove and friends rape us to the tune of a hundred billion.

Now we hear, "Oh, but Obama is inexperienced and a muslim to boot!"

While vast swathes of our population may be willfully ignorant fools, they will not choose guaranteed suicide when it becomes ever-increasingly obvious.

go obama !!! :d

How on earth in this computer literate age – one of information technology can any presumptive Presidental candidate have the audacity to plainly admit that he cannot use the computer? What the hell has John McCain been doing all these years? – simply pushing the firewood of everlasting war? He doesn't evn know how to "Google for simple info. on the internet? That's really absurd and just goes to shoe how 'out of touch' McCain is with modern reality.

Are Americans this stupid to elect such 'Computer novice' to be our next president? We'll see.

Mike in Kentucky,

How about how Shrillary was claiming to have won in MI where Obama's name wasn't on the ballot?

Hypocrit.

It about time for a change, I mean real change, NO TRICKS, NO HEAD GAMES, NO MIND GAME, NO RACE GAME , NO RED GAME , NO BLUE GAME.
I am sick and Tired of all the lies, PRO and special interest blood suckers. FOR MANKIND , FOR PEACE AND PROGRESS WE MUST RISE UP TO THE CALL
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OBAMA 4 EVER

McCain likes the labor members, He will go to bat for them time after time. The union leadership, however, should get on a boat to South America as they will be persona non gratis.

obama is a disaster waiting to happen. He will tax and spend our money and give big hand outs to the welfare queens in the ghetto,

He has no plans to withdraw our troops from Iraq. Just big talk. A lot of hot air. No one wants our soldiers in Iraq but no intelligent person wants them out of there so Iran can get control of that oil rich country. So be careful about the guy with cotton candy speeches with no truth to them.

Vote for McCain, he will be on your side.

Smells like a big blow out for the Dems. Change we can believe in will not come with a fight. Let get to work!

woohoo another big endorsement for the best canidate.

Obama 08′

I'm just saying stay clear of mccain's breath it's a killer, for real be afraid be very afraid! (yes obama can)!!!!!

HANNITY AND LOU DOBBS, I CAN'T HEAR YOU, CAN I BUY A VOWEL, LOL, LOL, LOL.

OBAMA ALL THE WAY.

Why wouldn't a union support someone with no experience, no accomplishments and no good plans? They did the same for another disaster named Jimmy Carter.

The AFL CIO is Kennedy and Clinton food — This is not change; this is more tax and spend by the new kid on the block.

CNN FOCUS ON GOOD NEWS LIKE THIS, INSTEAD OF BRINGING UP PASTORS STUFF, HELP OBAMA GET ELECTED BY HIM ENDORSEMENT INSTEAD OF SETTING HIM UP GOP TO ATTACK.

Barak's character is as empty as his promise of change.
We'll find out what he really is if he gets elected, AFTER he's "shined your shoes, moved your mountains and marked your cards."

Don't believe the CNN news poll that this guy is ahead of McCain in key states. How ridiculous. Funny that CNN is totally opposite of AOL Polls….McCain ahead 61% to Obama 39%. Obama must be paying CNN a ton of money for this garbage.

Except for the bitter old feminist ninnies running PUMA — who can't get a single respectable person to sign on with them — it is amazing to see the vast support that Barry is getting. So, so, so many people have concluded that he does have what it takes to be President.

And besides, if *experience* were so important, then we ought to make Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld the candidates!

I do not understand why any labor organization is for Obama when he is for letting every illegal immigrant in from Mexico and all Third World countries to take over the jobs and lower wages. Seems this is the reverse of the original purpose of labor unions–to protect workers.

who cares? unions should be declared unconstitutional anyway. they are the reason we are losing jobs to mexico and india, are they stupid enough to believe some guy should be paid 30 bucks an hour to push a button 3 times per hour? i dont think so.

Specifically…………just some minor nagging questions.

What is he going to change?
How is he going to change it?
How is going to pay for it?

Maybe when he gets elected he can get his approval rating above the Dem controlled Congress rating of about 18%

"Change you can believe in, especially if I can get into your pockets to get it."

and then some……

Cool!! Welcome aboard the Obama express. Next stop, the White House. Stick to the issues people. ISSUES!!!!

CHANGE IS GONNA COME. OBAMA 08

McCain Supporters,
Can you see the Fat Lady taking her sip of water?
It's okay, don't be cranky.Y'all you had the wheel for eight years. Now it is time for the smart guy to drive.
Go President Obama!

Has anybody endorsed John Mccain?

Way to go — I'm glad to see progress!

Betrayed she-cat -

Do you have any love ones overseas? If not then please shut up! Why don't you and McBush go over their and put your lives on the line. Yeah, I didn't think so. If you had any family over there you wouldn't be talking so crazy.

Obviously the conservative way is working. Gas prices are high – foreclosures are high – the dollar is falling – college education is out of reach for most. WE NEED CHANGE.

Obama -08

Come on PUMAlover. Get a grip. Take your medication.

What's with all you lunatics still rambling on about Hillary? She's out – she's not coming back – get over it.

Your pathological lunacy is entertaining, but is bordering on scary now. If you're personal identity is so wrapped up in a total stranger whom you never met, you should really get some professional help – for your own good.

Don't you undeerstand, people, that Obama's plan is the 'easiest way out' of every world situation, like oil shortages. He plans to bring American way of life DOWN to fit the rest of the world. He can't imagine the US being ahead of the rest of the world as we have been since WWII. He is a know-nothing smart-mouthed socialist and maybe communist. We don't even know him.

I fill november 4 to be tomorow i am so casting my vote for barack obama.

A union endorsing a Democrat? That's different.

Pro special interest,Pro Nafta,Pro Fisa,surrounded by Trilateral and Skull and Bones goons,related to Cheney and Bush,just another illuminati aristocrat….We nee devine intervention…NOW!

Rendell is a snake. He railed about how sorry Obama is and now supports him. What a snake!! (both of them)

i'm so happy right now i'm dancing on the table tops this is great news it shows that we are ready for some change…THE WORLD is ready for a change.

Weren't these same labor organizations decried as special interests by Obama supporters when they were behind Hillary?
Hypocrisy alert!

I thought 'clean boy' Obama wasn't going to get anywhere near lobbyists and special interests…
Oh, but now that they're in Obama's camp instead of Hillary's they're no longer labeled special interest… no, they're now the 'people's voice…'

If the truth be told, Sen. Obama is the only candidate who has the mind, heart , and spirit to lead the fight to turn around America.

Washington is on the wrong track – 82% of the American people believes it – and it's long overdue to get back on track and reverse the wrongdoings. It's tme to restore, renew, and repair all of the damage done from bad and unfair policies.

Welcome aboard AFL-CIO.

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !

I guess they want this country to continue heading in the wrong direction. That IS why they endorsed Obama, right?

And rightly SO! Way to go AFL-CIO.

Are they forgetting who sent jobs overseas in the first place? (NAFTA/Clinton) The union bosses hold onto their power and money while the laborer suffers the pain. Working for a corporation that employs unions I don't have big problem with them – EXCEPT they make it out like the compnay is against them. They forget who is supplying the jobs in the first place. It is sad that the union drives a wedge in the workplace and productivity and jobs suffer the consequences. Go Obama!

Obama/Mugabe 08

I heard someone say that if McCain won they were moving to Canada.
But if Obama wins where can one go?

GO OBAMA IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Do union members really listen much to union leaders these days when it comes to voting?

I bet most of them don't.

Ohiovoter, I seem to recall we had Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Clinton-unless my US History was wrong-they weren't Reps. Without the US Supreme Court, in its' infinite wisdom, LOL, we wouldn't have suffered the last 8 yrs. with GWB!

OBAMA/BIDEN "08

It's not too late to join the greatest party this country will see in a lifetime. Be on the right side of history–vote for Barack Obama.

This just in… water is wet.

And I'm proud to be an American…where at least I know I'm free…..

Obama 08

Can you believe someone who has supported Bush for Eight Years
and now supports McSame is calling the rest of us "Boobs"

HOW MUCH YOU HAS PAID THE UNION TO VOTE FOR YOU OBAMA?

BAYH,CARVILLE,ALBRIGHT -IS THAT CHANGE!

True conservatives will vote for Bob Barr.

YES!

You've got my vote, my money, and my support. Let's go Barack and Michelle–all the way.

SO why is this news? Haven't the AFL-CIO sided with the Democratic Nominee the last several elections? The mighty will fall even harder now, I hope you Dems can take it once Obama loses in November.

GO McCAIN!!!!

to ohiovoter,

are you a pastor,visioner,

if you can see what will happen in november,why dont you see the midwest drought,the engulfing fir blazes,twisters, e.t.c ?. so you can advise them to evacuate on time, why don you see the ressesion coming?.

you are just an animal.

peter -canada-

Yes, he is.

Good going Mr.President !
wooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !
You inspire me !

Obama 08 !

America woks best when they say union YES. No crossing over whith them thats for sure.

PUMA PAC people I hope that you are happy with your choise in this election. Hillary will not be voting with you this time. You all look so stupid in the eyes of all the world that I miss you guys on here sometimes. Your leader was on tv and he sounded about as stupid as you all do. Vote Mcsame what a shame. Give up and stop kicking against that stone and come on back home people. Help save our kids from McWAR. He loves the sound of body counts on the news every day. Don't be like him. Stand up to him. It's time to move on and put our house back in order. We must ALL stand behind Obama and change what is going on in Washington.
Obama08

I love how you all think this is a big deal. The back EVERY liberal canadite EVERY year. They're there last hope to keep there over paid, under-worked, un-needed jobs!

Wonder how the haters will view this move as well.

Obama '08!

For all you people who think america is not free now. Wait until you get Obama to take more of your paycheck to support all those people who don't like to work. But I may be wrong. It sounds like most of you have never served your country or worked for a living ,just want handouts. Fortunatet or Unfortunate for me . I can't figure out which. I have had the pleasure of both serving this country for twenty years, working after retirement and help putting my wife and two kids through college without grants or handouts and never drawing a welfare check or drawing food stamps. Just think I managed all this with just a high school education and coming from parents who were day labors "for people who don't know what day labors or they are uneducated people who worked the fields" . It is amazing what can happen in america when you are raised by good hard working parents and know and have responsibility taught to you.

Lets face it, the most important quality for a president is the ability to get the American people behind him, get people engaged, and get people excited and working together towards the future. Obama is clearly doing that. Even on the blogs there are less and less anti's with their voices being drowned out by the excited and enthusiastic supporters that want a better future. Together we will succeed!!!!

I'm sure everyone finds some points where they disagree with Barack, you can't please all the people all the time, but they are willing to support him anyway. People are surprised when they get to know him, like his stance on the death penalty … he really does have a rational thought process. Look at all the people that said they didn't agree with his position on the death penalty but will still vote for him .. the sign of a true leader.

Rise America Rise!!!!

TO BORROW FROM A MESSAGE SONG:
(LUCKY DUBE).

"TOGETHER NOW AS ONE"
"DIFFERENT COLOURS ONE PEOPLE"

AND

(BOB MARLEY).

"CHASE THOSE BALDHEAD OUT OF THE TOWN"(CRAZY BALDHEAD).

"KEEP ON MOVING"
"TIME WILL TELL"
"WHO THE CAP FIT"
"ONE LOVE"

Please if you dont know this music,go get them and so many more so you can understand how joyfull my heart is,i can see a big 'WAVE' of 'LOVE' coming down from above to the american people,if you are with us be in the line and hold on to somebody(play by the rules)if you are not with us–ADVISE— stay in your basement come november cause the wind will be stronger than -huricane- those who have ear let them hear,thanks by for now.

OOOOBBBBAAAAMMMMAAAA ————————ALL THE WAY———–

PETER FROM TORONTO,CANADA..

Jimmy Hoffa would have endorsed Obama.

OHIOVOTER WAKE UP FROM YOUR DREAM WORLD.ANYBODY WITH COMMON SENSE KNOWS THAT THE REPUBLICAN ERA IS OVER FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 12 YEARS . (AND SO DO YOU)

Matilda Bowers, PA June 26th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I'm praying for this young man so hard. I hope it is God's will that he becomes our president.

God Bess You, Barack.
_______________________________________________
To Matilda: I too am praying for Senator Obama. After reading some of the messages from CNN bloggers, I know now for a fact that racism is still alive and is rearing its ugly head (REPUBLICANS)!

To CNN: Why do you post some of the racist comments that are sent to you?? There really comes a time when you have to stop allowing bloggers to submit their racist comments.

Ohio Voter

You had better hope that McCain does not wait until November to try to get the Conservative support!

By the way, I cannot understand why American Voters keep referring to the good old days….THAT WAS THEN AND THIS IS NOW. It is a completely different ball game today, comparing the good old days with the situation in America TODAY is like comparing APPLES TO ORANGES. A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MINDSET IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL IF AMERICA IS GOING TO PULL OUT OF THE MESS THAT IT IS IN TODAY, and that Ohio Voter is a FACT!

Laughing my head off!
Yes, THAT will givew him the presidency. Along with the endorsements of Michael Moore, Bill Clinton, and moveon.org, just like they put Kerry in the White House in 2004…

Change you can believe in? Or no change at all is more like it! Meet the old (labor) boss… same as the old boss…

NOOooooooooooooobama!

Ohio Republicans aren't calling the shots this fall. We kicked you out of the Governor's mansion two years ago and we'll help kick you out of the White House this fall. Then we'll bury the conservative movement and dance on its grave.

Bill clinton is a wiley politician, he didn't come from obsquirity to the presidency by accident; ed rendell couldn't shine Bills' shoes in that regard, so he should be the one to get over it, now, labour backing Mr. O, no surprise there, Chicagos' just around the corner, if you get my drift..

Well I am stunned! Labor supporting the Democratic candidate! That's almost as surprising as Al Gore endorsing the Dem candidate. The world is just turning inside out! LOL!

Hey Ohiovoter…want to put some money on it? Obama will be moving in on January 20th! I wish I could be there to help him out.

As Marvin Gay would say, "Keep on truckin'…."

Obama 08

I bet all of the McCain supporters do not have relatives in Iraq, because if they did, I do not understand why they do not want them to come home.

Obama has not said or wrote he was anti-trade. He wants NAFTA to be a fair trade agreement. This country has had trade for many many years before NAFTA and trade is good. Making it fair and evironmentally sane is what is needed. That is what Obama has and still does support.

Well surprise, surprise. NOT

The surprise would have been if they didn't support him.

They support him like they have supported every other democrat since the beginning of time. No big deal.

ohiovoter, thankfully you are part of a small group of people these days. McCON will not win, his unexplainable flip-flopping and love of bush's deregualtion and FAILED policies will sink him! america is smartening up after 8 years of neoCON repubs!

but you'll be happy b/c your life will be TONS better with obama as POTUS, you'll see!

You think if John McCain or Hillary Clinton had scored the AFL-CIO during their campaigns it would be considered a major victory for them? Amazing how those same people are trying to minimize it because Obama won their support. Barring a major mistake by Obama's camp, the fat lady is singing. I opened the oven & stuck a toothpick into the cake & it came out clean. I poked a hole in the chicken and the juice is running clear. What do I mean by all of this? IT'S DONE!!! When one candidate has to depend on the other candidate to lose the election rather than that candidate go take it, IT"S DONE!! When you stoop to smear tactics rather than stand on your party's record during its administration, IT"S DONE!! When your candidate knows he's the underdog & can't do anything to change that, HE"S DONE!! Face it Republicans, you blew it. It's time to give someone else a chance to blow it.

I once worked for John Sweeney and I am proud to see this endorsement of Obama, great direction.

Thank you for your post. I needed a good laugh and you people yelling at the rising sun are the Best thing since Saturdaynight live!

Your Bitterness warms me like a Blanket.

Change we've all seen before. Ohio and Michigan can thank the AFL-CIO for the economic conditions they now face.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready or Not…..here we come! and Yes we will! You guys had better get aboard -the OBAMA express……. )

Welcome…..AFL-CIO

Yes We Can!!!! And yes we will…..in November of 2008

It's not over until November 4th when the last vote is counted. Isn't there a saying that goes – don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Isn't it interesting how all of the big money is behind the new "change"?

Ryan-
PUMAlover was kidding.
Obama 08!

-PUMAlover-

I think its time you go back on your meds.

His mom must be smiling right about now.

The cockiness of the Obama supporters bothers me. Remember Dukakis? He was ahead 17% in the polls and went on to lose!

Keep that in mind and try to get as many voters as you can, including Hillary supporters. The Republicans are good at getting out the vote and McCain appeals to a lot of people who see him as a free spirit.

Stop being cocky and think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I smell a landslide victory too!

I am 100% positive Oblahblah is NOT going to win in November. I was 100% and told everyone I knew that Kerry would never win – this country will never vote for a liberal. I can't believe you democrats are that ignorant that you think that we Americans are going to vote for an individual that appeals to Hollywood and every left winger in the country. You people need to have a reality check. You're really not that stupid, are you? Think about it. Nobody wants Gore. Nobody wants Kerry. Nobody wants Edwards. Nobody wants Kucinich (blech!). Nobody wants a left winger. We Republicans put McCain out there because he is neither way right nor way left. Yeah, conservatives have not embraced him yet – I know this as I have conservative friends. When November comes, McCain will get conservative, moderate Democrat and Independent votes. And your left winger will get liberal votes. Do the math, boooobs.

Ladies & Gentlemen, the President of the United States….Barack Obama.

Oh, just wishful thoughts…carry on.

Obama 08

Wait till Sweeney gets that big tax hike if Obama is President. He is sure in that payroll bracket. LOL

and did you hear the latest??

God almighty has not yet endorsed any candidate… still waiting.

This PUMA party member has, however, endorsed McCain and will be voting for McCain to send a message to the DNC and Obama thugs.

Go Hillary '12

It's a big deal, regardless of whether you believe Unions are not as strong or are 'irrelevant'. Can't see how one could take that stance given the bloc of voters they represent and can sway.

The Republicans had hoped to bust all the Unions by now. Lord knows they have tried. But, they aren't quite dead, are they?

What a shame for the GOP that they can no longer fashion the world to meet their needs and world view. They are now in denial and will come to a cold conclusion in November when they are routed in ALL elections.

Good bye and good riddance to them all.

Even with the NAFTA WINK they gave him the nod… how sad…. how sad….

Wonder if McCriticize is going to comment on this endorsement for Obama.

Way to go Obama!!
Obama '08/12

John Sweeney's got it right, yes our country is and has been going in the wrong direction over the past 7 plus years and it doesn't make good sense. Borrowing money from countries like China and India because of a war that is costing trillions to a sinking economy. When you make a telephone call regarding a debt you find yourself talking to someone in India or some other foreign country representative. And our government says our national secuirty is threatened when they've sold us out.

get on the bus folks…it's rollin' now!!

Like this is really news…………………..I could have told you the AFL-CIO would support whoever the Democratic candidate was whether it was Hillary or Obama. All the AFL-CIO wants is "less to do, more time to get nothing done, and more pay for not getting it done.

PUMAlover (and all who think like you)

I WELCOME your vote! We welcome you and yours aboard. Why waste a vote on Obama when you have a hero like McCain running? I have to admit, we were nervous, but thanx to a backbiting preliminary campaign by the Dems, we have more and more of you switching to our side. Sure, we're losing a few too. But not as many as your (former) side. Again, welcome aboard!!

Of couse these socialists would endorse Obama.

Organized Labor is dead and corrupt, just like Obama

Exciting news! Its encouraging to see the support just pour in for Sen. Obama.

Obama 08

If Hillary isnt on the ticket my vote goes to McCain.Obama knows the only reason he won was because the republicans gave him alot of money and support.If it wasnt for all the Hillary haters Obama would be a foot note.Lets see how wise he really is.

This cat is super smooth.

impressive, good luck Senator Obama D-IL … the time for democrats is now, thanks a trillion

GoBama!!! Millions of us are behind you!!! I become more impressed with you every day!!!

Older Women for Obama/????, 08

I think this is all such a joke. No one with a modicum of intelligence can dispute that our nation is on the wrong track, but what is really amusing is the number of idiots that believe that Obama will put it on the right track. Obama is clueless and is really not concerned with the welfare of the nation. Obama is concerned only about himself. I am a lifelong democrat and don’t think I can bring myself to support McCain but I know I can’t support Obama either. We are stuck with terrible choices in presidential candidates this year. If this is an example of Americas best and brightest it’s time to be very afraid.

In your face mcCain. Unions only endorse the candidate that benefits them and in turn the American workers benefit from the Unions. God Bless America!

I must confess….we are a team of Obama CNN bloggers who will sit here all day and wait for a new blog to open so we can fill it up with anti-McCain rhetoric….I am so ashamed at this underhandedness.

Control your health care and decide for you what treatment you get? Yes he can!
Control the oil industry and allow the government to price oil and raise the price at the pump? Yes he can!
Give terrorists rights under OUR Constitution? Yes he can!
Change America, even though he loves this country? Yes he can!
Get rich and powerful while fooling Americans into believing he stands EXACTLY for what they do? YES HE IS!

Don't be fooled by inexperience, Marxist views and empty promises.

McCain 08.

Done Deal!

Put OH, PA, MI, WI and MN solidly in the Obama column.

I believe this race is over!

I've lived a long time, but this is one of the most exciting campaigns I've ever seen. I would say the most exciting.

Obama, 08

As a long time clinton supporter, i am now posed to vote for Obama, our future democratic president.

There is no way i can vote republican, there is just too much at risk.

WELCOME!!
WOO HOO OBAMA REALLY IS GOING TO BE PRESIDENT.

BEST THING THAT COULD EVER HAPPEN TO OUR COUNTRY.

More lobbyist endorsements.

This is a great endorsement for Obama, and the guy with the green tie is so fine!!!

Some idiots came to our neighborhood asking us to sign something sending a message to our congress. All I had to do is see AFL-CIO on it and I was instantly turned off. The AFL-CIO stinks.

It would appear that Obama's campaign has reached another level.

The GOP is not bigger than GOD. Nothing is going to happen to Barack, except he will be our next PRESIDENT. Just do your part by bringing in more votes.

Obama 08

Sorry Unions…..don't tell me how to vote….I am voting for John McCain. And yes, I am a Union member.

Again, this endorsement means the hijacked party will lose in Nov, the country may be stepping down from his superpower/empire position.

Please choose the best candidate (either Hillary or McCain) for this country. GOD BLESS AMERICAN.

To "PUMAlover"

So much for your love of Hillary. She didn't "betray" you…I think it might be the other way around. Shows where your head was all along.

Hillary is a Democrat. She has a long and distinguished career in front of her and she's doing what she should. Supporting the Democratic Candidate.

This endorsement has by far greater outreach and meaning thant those on the fence HRC supporters. It means that the people (working people union and not big business) are absolutely interested in this election.

Now, that's what I would call, having the Election , "in your pocket";being backed by Labor…………What's new?………………………….Nothing!

I'm glad to hear it. that's a large organization, and the more the better.

Go Obama 08/12

Ladies & Gentleman………….

America Is Ready
Obama 08

To borrow from a favorite song:

"Ain't no stoppin' us now, we're on the move!!!!"

THINGS ARE REALLY LOOKING GOOD FOR OBAMA AND HE IS ON TRACK TO BECOME THE NEXT U.S. PRESIDENT.
HE MAY YET PROVE TO BE RIGHT IN HIS PLAN TO ENGAGE IRAN
DIRECTLY. AND WE MAY ALL BE SURPRISED THAT HE WILL BE TOUGHER ON OUR ENEMIES THAN MCCAIN.
WE HAVE ALL HEARD COMMENTS ABOUT HIS BEING TOO YOUNG
AND INEXPERIENCED AND YET THAT MAY BE PRECISELY WHAT WE NEED …HE IS NOT TAINTED BY WASHINGTON INSIDERS.
ONE THING WE DO KNOW HE IS VERY INTELLIGENT. PEOPLE LIKE HIM KNOW WHERE TO GO AND WHERE TO LOOK FOR THINGS (PEOPLE) TO GIVE HIM THE KNOWLEDGE HE NEEDS TO MAKE DECISIONS. BOTTOM LINE: AMERICA WILL GO ON A DIFFERENT DIRECTION AND A FRESH START.

Unions are corrupt and unethical. No surprise they want to get onboard with Obama and the Democrats. I don't agree with any Democrat philosophy on the table today. If you fools can't see the problems with the Democrat philosophy then you are politically uneducated.

PUMAlover—and that's why you are called that. It's sad you're poor. But you just definitely showed how uneducated and miserable you are. hahaha

We will
We will
BARACK you.

This is a done deal. The wheels of fate are turning and this election has proven to be bigger than Barack.

I believe the secret prayers of our soldiers are finally being heard. The family prayers that their loved ones be returned are also being heard. The tide is turning and the soldiers will be home soon.

Barack's campaign has been phenomenal for a reason. There's no turning back now.

OBAMA —98% HAS SUPPORTED WORKING FOLKS.

MCSAME-16%

THE AFL-CIO KEEPS TRACK OF THAT. MY DAD WAS A MEMBER,

UNTIL HIS DEATH. AND SENT 4 CHILDREN TO COLLEGE, AND

GRADUATE SCHOOL, WITH THAT JOB.

Did they help him before..NO

Can you smell what Barack is cookin'? Smells like change.

Right! This is the same union that has run up our workers' wages so high that corporations have to move overseas to stay in business. We should think this union is smart??? All they can understand is power for themselves through striking and suing in courts. Then they complain the corporations move overseas to get away from them. Obama will fit in with this kind of thought very well.

Angus McDugan:

The labor movement also brought us the five-day work week, employer-provided heath care, retirement benefits, paid vacation, child labor laws, workplace safety, FMLA, etc., but you probably refuse to take advantage of any of those.

PUMA PAC people I hope that you are happy with your choise in this election. Hillary will not be voting with you this time. You all look so stupid in the eyes of all the world that I miss you guys on here sometimes. Your leader was on tv and he sounded about as stupid as you all do. Vote Mcsame what a shame. Give up and stop kicking against that stone and come on back home people. Help save our kids from McWAR. He loves the sound of body counts on the news every day. Don't be like him. Stand up to him. It's time to move on and put our house back in order. We must ALL stand behind Obama and change what is going on in Washington.
Obama08

When I heard about this yesterday, I thought it was sooooooooo great, but to tell you the truth, seeing it TODAY IN PRINT ON CNN, I just think that THIS IS AWESOME!

13 million strong, WOW!! On behalf of Barack, we BARACK SUPPORTERS THANK YOU FROM THE DEPTHS OF OUR HEARTS! Now if we can only get the MAJORITY OF THE EVANGELICAN COMMUNITY to endorse Barack, this WILL BE A CAKEWALK IN NOVEMBER!

HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE YOU COMING ABOARD? WE BARACK SUPPORTERS DON'T HOLD GRUDGES!

Obama is a catalyst for a change that is long overdue, but we have to remember it is THE PEOPLE who are rolling this ball for change.Obama is simply representing what the growing majority want.

THose that want to keep the same social facades in place will suffer the most because they will be resistant to any kind of change and their fears will loom even larger.

Those that embrace change without fear can help the fearful make a smoother transition. . in time.

Not all the union members will be voting for Obama and thats a FACT!!!!

What union would endorse McCain?

Dont republicans hate unions
Their all about big bussiness

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

BYE BYE JOHN MC CAIN!

Barack Obama will be the People's President!

The unions and blue collar workers are the back bone of America and are smart to endorse Obama.

We need unions like we need affirmative action…

Free America Now!

Go McCain 08

Love it. Obama needs to win and win BIG !!!

Barack Obama is the People's President!

If a voter thought that Hillary was the best option for this country, and that option was removed, it is impossible with any rational mind to think that McCain is now the most appropriate option. It makes more sense that the person that Hillary supporters accused of "change you can xerox", the person with roughly 99% of the same policies, would be the most appropriate option left. LANDSLIDE IS COMING BECAUSE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SMART ENOUGH TO RESEARCH FOR THEMSELVES AND THINK INDEPENDENTLY!!!

When the Republicans get to the convention, maybe there need to rethink whether McCain is the right candidate. He is going backwards rather than forwards. It is not too late to select a new candidate at the convention….. one who is electable.

I'm praying for this young man so hard. I hope it is God's will that he becomes our president.

God Bess You, Barack.

When the Republicans get to the convention, maybe there need to rethink whether McCain is the right candidate. He is going backwards rather than forwards. It is not too late to select a new candidate at the convention….. one who is electable.

Unions are snakes just like Obama and the Democrats. I trust not a single one! Go John McCain! Fight these evil doers! Slam! Bam! Pow! Umph!

Ummmm, this is a surprise? More like a hollow, rubber stamp endorsement. Unions are just about finished in this country anyway. Good thing too. I loved seeing a rusty old station wagon several years ago with a "Live better, work union" sticker on it. I think its irony couldnt be more fitting.

re: Nova from NV- Seems that you can not find a REAL issue with the policies that Obama supports so you rant about make believe positions. Also you may want to learn to spell and learn basic English syntax before you send out your next comment b/c your comment makes you sound like an idiot.

You all realize that Obama's name was the only one on the ballot, don't you?

Woo-Hoo I won a contest wher I was the only candidate.

I am amazed by how LITTLE some of you know.

For Mr. Sweeney:

Your endorsement of a non-capitalist, marxist leaning candidate may hurt your members more than help them.

Time will tell. The rich white men (in Obama's fairy tale world) won't worry though. No matter how bad the economy is we've got everything rigged so we make out.

Not surprised. Republicans hate labor unions or anyone with power they think the Republicans should control.

Okay Generation X where are you when I need you to help me out with the TUNA People ooops I meant the PUMA People.
Pay
Us
Money
As Soon As Possible

Pay
Us
Money
As Soon As Possible

To help Hillary with her debt, We need everyone to give us their 2 quarters and 10 dimes PLEASE If the only thing you have is 5 dollars don't worry we have CHANGE.

whaaa! whaaa! whaaa!

seriously, let's move on and get McCAIN nominated!!!

This country knows who is the best person to protect this country and that is McCain!!!!

So whaaa!! whaaa!!! whaaa!!! get over it McCain all the way you morons

Hispanic for McCain!!!!

Are we supposed to be surprised by this? I mean, when was the last time they endorsed a Republican, and Independant, or a Libertarian?

The media in America really like to try and run the show, don't they?

HEY PUMAlover be realistic stop dreaming my friend you don't seem to have a head on shoulders. it is over for you guys.

This was news yesterday, why is it news again today???

CAN'T STOP, WON'T STOP!!

This is a significant endorsement and support that will be needed for the long haul ahead. Cheers!

OBAMA 2008 and 2012 !!!

OBAMA 2008 and 2012 !!!

OBAMA 2008 and 2012 !!!

OBAMA 2008 and 2012 !!!

OBAMA 2008 and 2012 !!!

Way to go…..while the GOP attack Barack….he leads in the polls and get endorsements and support….yeaaahhh.

BTW with the Supreme Courts gun law ruling we are going to see a LOT more Columbines and Virginia Tech, you wait and see and a lot of people who are singing about the 2nd ammendment won't be so chirpie when one of their family members get shot.

Change we can believe in:

A change came over Russia 90 years ago.
A change came over Eastern Europe 63 years ago
A change came over China 60 years ago

The same change is coming over the U.S. And it has been coming for years.

So, do I have to start calling CNN readers "comrade"?

Maybe if we get more unions into the game since wacko Ronald Regan really got this whole union bustin, gun totin, bible thumpin, rich peoples tax coddlin, war mongerin "conservative" snowball rolling down the 30 year hill, we can bring some sanity into the picture…..

HEY PUMA! you're an idiot. hillary didn't betray you, she stayed loyal to her party/america. you are not at the center what this country is about. you are one voice. and if that voice is selfish then you can just stay at home on november 4th and stay quiet until then.

Its time we all get behind Barry Obama

Barry Obama '08

It's amazing that many of you think this is some big thing, that the AFL-CIO endorsed the Democratic candidate. They've probably endorsed every Democratic candidate since they've been around. It's kind of a given, and apparently doesn't help at all.

Anyway, unions are pointless in the 21st century. They do more harm for corporations than good, which in turn harms consumers. Look no further than the auto industry.

I realize I am speaking against one of Nader's positions, but that is bound to happen. Nobody aligns exactly with any one candidate. That's something the blind Sen. Obama supporters can't/won't/don't realize. They just applaud every position he takes.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

It feels like a tsunami is coming. A tidal wave of the best kind–the people lifting their voices and speaking at last.

Don't be on the wrong side of history when America finally lifts the veil of secrecy and deception (like the secret meeting McCain had today).

Vote for Barack Obama.

Too little, too late. About four decades too late. Unions continue to represent fewer and fewer American workers as the jobs go elsewhere. Sad, but true.

Welcome AFL-CIO, just goes to show you americans want a change we can believe in!

NAFTA! NAFTA! NAFTA!

In Obama's own words, his bias against NAFTA was just RHETORIC to get the primary nomination. They all do it, it's called old politics!
Let me know when we hit the part about change!

Union member's do not have to vote for Obama, unfortunately they don't have a choice when it comes to the union dues & who get's the money.

Too bad that baby masquerading as a former president isn't as concerned for America's future as he is for his own 'legacy'" Bill, you need to get over your childish behavior and endorse the better man for the Country's future!! Your immaturity at this stage of your life… is simply sickening … GROW UP!!

listen up people your not just electing a president but an administration and you can bet your bottom dollar hillary will be part of that admin i dont think as vp but something somewhere vote for mccain and guess what NO HILLARY and that woul be a shame!!

independent June 26th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

anyone else smell a landslide?"a change is a comin' ",a 'wise' man once said.
_______________________________________________

YES, CHANGE IS COMING…..

NO MORE BUSH POLICY….

WHEN OBAMA IS PRESIDENT, WE'LL TRULY BE LIVING IN A FREE WORLD…

OBAMA '08

Don't under estimate the republiclan machine. Thought I welcome any new body count…

McSame and the pitiful remnants of his party are going to be "buried alive in the blues" come November…

The Obama campaign is like a Mack truck barreling down on the Straight Talk Express.

What can John do, but move out of the way. We are taking our country back and we're serious. The Bushes and McBushes will be history in November.

Press on Barack, we are with you.

I will never forgive Clintons now. How dared they to endorse *61? He doesn't have experience!

*61 (Obama) will NEVER be such a good president as G.W. Bush!

There are those who would argue that labor unions are no longer relevant. But they deliver like no other organization. If they truly make up 25 – 35% of the voting block in the states mentioned, that will be BIG.

Let's get those ground troops out there for a fifty state strategy.

A rising tide raises all boats, and swamps the USS McSame!

YES WE CAN!

Obama/Nunn in 2008 and beyond!

Don't these guys know that Ralph Nader is more Union friendly than any corporate-controlled Democratic candidate?

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Hear that noise? It's a landslide coming.

i love this. great news Obama we are really happy to see you win. obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!no flip flop mcBush

"With an outreach of more than 13 million registered voters in 24 ‘top-tier’ states, the AFL-CIO will send volunteers to the homes of 300,000 union voters, with the 56 member-unions collectively spending more than $200 million in the 2008 election between the presidential, Senate, and House races nationwide."

Wow! Its good to be the KING!!!

Obama '08

anyone else smell a landslide?"a change is a comin' ",a 'wise' man once said.

Nothing like getting support from the organizations that drive up the cost of living for the rest of us!

As an Obama supporter, no big surprise here.

Honestly though, I'd prefer to see unions take less of a role in politics, same as I'd like to see churches do likewise. Unions drive the Democrats like megachurches drive the Republicans, and neither relationship is particularly beneficial.

AFL-CIO is another coup for Senator Obama!
VOTE SMART – VOTE OBAMA '08!

YES WE CAN!!!

LOL!, after president Obama start to tax corporations, they would move over sea or go out of business and those labors would be out of work.America is a great country thanks to opportunity from the business community. Take that away, then we could be as great as the former USSR.

cant stop progress

this is a tidal wave. can old pa mcbush can stand the movement?

Not This Time

Yep, this only increases my boy's stock….

oh, nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poor Uneducated Miserable Adults (PUMAs) are AGAINST!!!!!!!

WE LOVED YOU, HILLARY, BUT YOU BETRAYED US!! SHAME ON YOU!!!
We will vote for mcsame now!!!

welcome aboard!

Way to go

Welcome aboard