June 27, 2008
Posted: June 27th, 2008 02:30 PM ET

From
CNN's Candy Crowley.
CNN's Candy Crowley.

UNITY, New Hampshire (CNN) - The day began with a kiss.

Sen. Barack Obama, on the tarmac at Reagan Washington National Airport, reached out to shake Sen. Hillary Clinton's hand and leaned down to kiss her cheek.

It went on from there. Wearing a tie that matched her suit, he put his hand on her back, guiding the way up the plane steps.

They sat side-by-side for the flight up to Manchester, New Hampshire, chatting amiably. One overheard conversation was about the plane. Clinton had used it during the primary season.

They hopped on a souped-up bus for the 1½-hour ride to Unity, New Hampshire.

The honorary mayor of Unity introduced the pair, admitting that he was a Republican who voted for John McCain in the primary. He didn't seem so sure about the general election.

They walked onstage to the tune of "Beautiful Day."

Arms around each other's waist, they smiled and waved at the crowd.

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Ilona Proud Canadian   June 27th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I am absolutely amazed, by this continuous bickering of the Hillary Clinton supporters, who with threats, keep posting that they WILL BE VOTING FOR McCAIN!

Guess what folks? I don't believe most of these voters! I think that the female voters who are hell bent to throw their Country to the dogs, are WOMEN WHO VOTED FOR A WOMAN (NOT FOR HILLARY) and there is very little that anyone can do to change these disgruntled women's mindset. So please let the honest voters move on!

It is now DEMOCRATS AGAINST McCAIN

Pat   June 27th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

McCain for Responsible Change! What a laugh! McCain has the courage to address the country's problems! Hysterical! How has Bush brought change over the past 7plus years? How has Bush addressed the country's problems? No not Iraq's, America's! What did Bush do for America's Economy? Oh yeah, put it into a recession. What did Bush do to ensure all American's had adequate Health Care? Oh yeah, ZILCH. What did Bush do to ensure America's Maimed and seriously injured military members received adequate care? Oh yeah, housed them in an ill equipped, ill staffed, mold infested, falling down Veteran's Hospital! What did Bush do to save American's tax dollars? Oh yeah, increased spending on the Iraq War and increased the China Debt! And let's not even mention Bush and the current price of Gas!

Let's see, McCain was Bush's most loyal Supporter during his Presidential Campaign. Even McCain's mother attested to the fact that John worked his heart out for Bush and never got even a Thank You.
Lets' see McCain voted YES on all Bill's George brought to the House.
Let's see who has the same principles, strategies, and plans for the Iraq War as George? Oh Yeah, John McCain! Let's See, Who was and is Bush's Biggest Supporter in the House, John McCain! Who did Bush travel with and Support during the Presidential Campaign, John McCain.

Twin brains, identical mindsets and ideologies, low IQ's, economic dim wits, Elitist Health Care Plans, Re-instatement of the Draft, a Desire to maintain troops in Iraq for as long as it takes, a desire to take on Iran if necessary, and no clue as to how to solve the Mortgage Problems DOES NOT RESPONSIBLE Change Bring! Only an idiot could vote for McCain and expect Responsible and Positive Change!
Republican equals Disaster.

Go Obama   June 27th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

McBush coupled with the idea of change is a really funny thought. It would be nice if McBush could at least use a computer.

CE   June 27th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

For those who tell me, a woman, that I have to vote for Obama to have my rights protected as a woman, I say NO.

Did you notice how the Democratic Party treated Senator Clinton? How could the Republican Party be any more sexist or degrading to one of our most intelligent, dedicated public servants, than what the Democrats have already done?

Did you notice how the media treated Senator Clinton? How will that be any worse if I vote for a Republican?

Where was the Democratic Party when women were making less in wages than men for the same work?

I don't blame the Democratic Party for all these injustices but to imply that if a woman supports McCain for President that she is giving up her rights is ludicrous.

I am standing up for my right to choose – however, this time it is my right to choose the candidate of my party for the Presidential election. That was taken from me by the Democratic Party and I will not tolerate their treatment.

I am a woman. I am a Democrat. I will vote for the most qualified person on the ticket this fall for President. If Senator Clinton is not at the top of the ticket, then my next choice will be Senator McCain.

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 27th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I admit it, I am a republican who cant stand Hillary. Acrtually, I love Barack and never wanted Hillary. I just wanted to see how many posts I could get away with before you all figured me out. So there you have it.
Joke's on you

Obama '08

Jeannie Pepper   June 27th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

From Candy Crowley .... " A few others, older women, stubbornly held up tattered Hillary For President placards."

It's time to show this bitter, Ferraro-clones the door....

Phil, FL   June 27th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

McCain is out of touch with the people and the country's issues. He's a coddled man with his wife's millions and his family history. And NOT a war hero.

Obama 08

JustADude   June 27th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Is just the begining healing takes time but make no mistake by next month they will take on the Republicans full force. His organizational skills and her tanacity combined.......wow I feel sorry for John McCain they will give him hell.

Isaac   June 27th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Speaking as somebody who grew up not more than a few miles away from Unity, NH the fact that Obama and Clinton chose that place out of all others to start working together is, for lack of a better word, surreal. There really isn't much of anything to speak of for that town other than Will's Store, the elementary school, an old mica mine, and the black fly swarmed, leech filled Crescent Lake. Surreal.

sacto joe   June 27th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

BEWARE!!!
A lot of NEOCONS posing as Clinton or Obama supporters are posting hate mail. They're trying to drive a wedge between us!
RESIST THE NEOCON HATE MACHINE!

Pat in Cali   June 27th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Clinton is the only one who knows exactly what Obama is trying to accomplish for this country. They make a great team.

Obama/Clinton '08 & '12

vic nashville,Tn   June 27th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

If Hillary is not in the ticket Democratic party Never get my vote until another Clinton run for the office

Darth Vadik, CA   June 27th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hey did you guys know (and please do some reaserch into this, its an"exiting" and "facinating story)

that one of the leading VP choices for McCain, the Jindel guy, tried to perform exorcism on his girlfriend in college, she finnaly had to escape.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Roger   June 27th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Actually McCain is a change. He's not your average republican candidate. He's a good man.

Peter of Oregon   June 27th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

And on that glorious day... the sky opened up... and everything will be ok.

Roger   June 27th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I'm reminded of the poetic words of Alanis Morisette.

Isn't it a ironic, don't you think?

A little too, ironic.

Yeah I really do think.

It's like rain on your wedding day.

It's a free ride, when you already paid.

Anne Chovies   June 27th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Anyone who thinks that McCain is just four more years of Bush isn't paying attention. Obama talks about change but his record shows he will be just more of ths status quo. Coupling Obama with Clinton is just plain scary. Talk about a step backward! If you really want a change, a responsible change, McCain is the one. He's the only one with the courage to address the country's problems. The rest are just on a power trip.

California Voter   June 27th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Obama/Clinton 08

Darth Vadik, CA   June 27th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Look I'm glad that Hillary is pulling for Obama and I love her,

but some of you Hillary supporters are ridiculous.

NAME ONE SPECIFIC THING THAT OBAMA DID TO HILLARY

JUST ONE,

OH YOU CANT

I can name you 45 things she did to him, well her camp,

Oh he's a liar and a muslim with a crazy christian preacher (as if being a muslim is a crime, hey quarter of the word are, more than any singular christian faith, wake up)

But he's a liar.
Lied about what?
Oh you don't rember, he's just a liar because you say so.

Stop making up excuses for your bigotry,
at least George Carlin was honest (RIP good man),
why don't you try to be?

independent   June 27th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Senator Clinton doesn't want to be on sen. Obama's campaign. Howerver, that's a better choice for her to get money to pay off her debt. Senator Obama takes this opportunity to use her for his political ads.

pam Eugene OR   June 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I think it is great even if it is fake it helps unite the party. It is to no ones advantage if we are divided and bickering (well, maybe McCain's). If they have to fake it all the way to November that is just fine with me. We can't afford and republican in the White House.
I would really prefer that Hillary is not on the ticket. Sure, give her a good job, just not VP. And, keep Bill out of the White House...out of the states is even better.

Montana is Obama Country   June 27th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Yes..>WE<... Can... unite..

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Who cares if they're united? Why does the main stream media keep pushing these meaningless stories instead of talking about the actual stance and record of the candidate on issues? Afraid people might actually examine them and start thinking for themselves?

JG   June 27th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

And what's that sensation in the pit of my stomach? Oh, yes, that's nausea. Can anyone provide even a shred of objectivity anymore?

bernice   June 27th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I'm starting to warm to her being VP. They look good together.

Ridgeway   June 27th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

If you Libs believe this "unity" crap I've got your winning lottery number from Switzerland. You all just keep stroking Obama. Elect him and get ready to face Mecca five times a day. "Women's rights" what's that about? If you mean abortion say so otherwise "LA" tell us when you were denied the right to vote, join the military, etc.

independent chris   June 27th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Let us not forget that HRC carried the uneducated racist vote and no matter how strongly she urges them rednecks to support Obama, they will not: their bigotry is far stronger than their love of HRC. Good news is we don't need them =)

dave   June 27th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Oh Candy!

I'm so enthralled by your hard hitting report!!!! I'm really on the verge of diabetic shock.

You go, girl! Wonder whose camp you're in??????

Anthony   June 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

No obvious Clinton bias in this piece. Wow, I'm shocked Candy. The Clintons must have reduced your pay.

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

So... is Obama still an 'outsider' and an 'agent of change' if he continues to unite with every available 'old' politician he used to criticize?

Political strategy   June 27th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Get to work Democrats! Go to barackobama.com and get new registered voters for the Democratic party. Especially if you live in a red or a swing state. Spread the map out people and force the Republicans to spend money on states like GA and NC. We are sitting on the cash cow this year. Let's bankrupt the Republicans. I can hear the naysayers. "You can not buy the election." GROW UP! The best person does not always win the election (see GW Bush twice). The person with the best political strategy wins the election! Fight hard and fight smart for our country!

Candy - West Virginia   June 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Obama has 8 yrs in Illinois Senate and 3 yrs as US Senator, he actually has more experience than Clinton in political office. Besides he is a constitutional law scholar, one of the fifteen in the country.

Anne   June 27th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

No Democrat is going to vote for McCain out of spite, especially women. Get real.

Enlightened Voter   June 27th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Cllnton still needs money. She'll do anything. She will never have my vote for any office. Obama is the real deal. Clinton lied continuosly, was divisive,ran a piss poor campaign, and played every card in the book. I hope her supporters do support John mcwar because Barack is still going to win and they will look like idiots. They are cultists anyway and they don't have sound minds.

A.K.   June 27th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

And then they went to the prom. *sigh*

independent   June 27th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

brandon,you were never for hillary.you used to bash her until obama took the lead.you are a limbaugh/chaos/puma nut.

kayla   June 27th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

brandon maybe you and aligator hands mcsame could write hillary a check. she needs it. change is gonna come wether you vote for obama or not.

Mike   June 27th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Candy is an excellent correspondent; Senator Clinton is an excellent politician.

Obama needs a bit more experience.

LA   June 27th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Anyone who wants more of the Bush republican era, sure go right ahead and vote for McCain. Throw all "women's rights" right out the window with your vote. That's real smart!

vw   June 27th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Who believes this so-called unity.

Who believes Obamas' praise for Clinton. He just changes as what he wants, he just say what required as chicago dirty politics.

Thomas   June 27th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I thought he lacked experience? I thought his healthcare plan left out millions of Americans? I thought he was dishonest? I thought he didn't have a chance to win against McCain? I thought he was denying millions of Americans in Florida and Michigan the right to vote? I thought you preferred McCain's plan for addressing the gas crisis? I thought you were honest? Ok, I didn't really think you were honest and I was right. Our politicians, on both sides of the aisle, and their partisan followers, are dishonest, disingenous, self-centered, self-serving individuals who are bad for our country.

Loretta from California   June 27th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

OK Democrats, let's end the bitterness, stop attacking each other, and WORK Just AS HARD, or be as committed AS OUR LEADERS. Time to rid ourselves of the Bush regime.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

It doesn't matter really. The rabid Hillary-haters will interpret everything she does as somehow evil. They've continued to be deaf even to Obama's call for unity.
Way to show how postive their candidate's message is... by continuing to spew haterd towards an already defeated opponent... Obama really needs to tell them "you know, you aren't helping me get those votes..."

aaron from minneapolis   June 27th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

PUMA is a joke. Its a bunch of republicans trying to get Dems to vote McCain or stay home. The founder of PUMA donated money to McCains election bid in 2000. She claims Gore was her hero but never donated a dime to his campaign. Dems don't be fooled by these PUMA cowards. And speaking directly to PUMA people you are cowards. You could at least say your republicans and talk to Dems about why they should be upset and try to swnig their votes. But instead your cowards that hide behind an online handle to try and keep repubs in office. Yeah lets vote for repubs so we can destroy the planet. McCain is alright. These PUMA losers are just that, losers.

TEXAN   June 27th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Thanks Candy. YOU ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always enjoy watching and reading your reports. YES...this was a beautiful day. With Obama as President, we have more beautiful days ahead. GO OBAMA !

Anonymous   June 27th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Amazing, you go from saying something nice about someone to saying something bad about someone in two sentences.. You REALLY need to stop with your stupid anger, it is OVER for Hillary and NO, she will NOT be his VP no matter HOW experienced she is.

Kenneth M   June 27th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

GOOD JOB CROWLEY! AND I MUST SAY YOU ARE LOOKING SWELL. I HOPE THIS RALLY WILL HELP CREATE UNITY IN THE PARTY AND BRAKE THIS SPELL OF OPERATION CHAOS UPON KNOXVILLE, BRANDON, AND THE LIKE.

DJ, Los Angeles   June 27th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Liberal bias "Brandon"...you're a kook. Who you foolin? You're another liar aka Operation Chaos jerk posing as a Hillary supporter. It's getting old with you goons here.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 27th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Candy, how about an indepth look at both the qualifications of McCain vs. Obama? Then pick the top 10 issues and do an analysis of their plans with impartial experts who can tell us who has the better plans.

Deborah in Texas   June 27th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama's supporters and the media need to stop thinking that HIllary
is doing this for her own benefit. Obama needs her supporters, he's
not going to convince or win them over by his hype and great speeches, we're smarter than that. It's NOT about being Democrats
any longer, a great amount of us have now switched to the Independent Party because of the betrayal and dirty tactics the DNC did to Hillary, and we won't be easily persuade by putting Hillary out there to ask us. Come on, it's a little too late for that. Obama always came on like the poor little innocent candidate, but he was behind all the dirty tactics both the media and his campaign did, now iti's time to face up to the consequences.

He's also very arrogant about not wanting Hillary on his ticket as if she's not good enough, or he can do better. Well, that's the only way he "might" be able to persuade Hillary's true supporters (not the one's swayed by their hypocritcal party), to do the right thing.

I along with millions will vote otherwise unless Hillary is in the ticket,
and we will make a difference even if you Obama Supporters won't face up to it. Just watch. The CNN Analysis can say all they want
about the polls changing, they won't at the end.

Hillary is the only one that can unify us – if she's in the ticket, otherwise, it's up to us. She has nothing to do with our decision,
nor does President Clinton, it's our way of showing the DNC that they cannot be rewarded for what they did to our candidate.

Thank Dean and Pelosi for this, don't blame Hillary, she's trying,
give her that much credit since you never did before, to all you
pathetic haters. Now it's up to us.

mad in mn   June 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

They can UNITE all they want , to me the democratic party is truly UN-AMERICAN, where did the real one go?

THIS DEM FOR McCAIN,

Shannon   June 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I guess he didn't call her a racist today, I guess today was all about his fake unity ploy. The poor woman has to pretend to support him, or the press that is so in love with Obama will smear her some more. They are already floating the story that it will be her fault if he loses. I guess Obama, or Fast Eddy as the editorial pages like to call him, isn't responsible for anything. He can pretend all he wants that he respects women, but his campaign, and the way he ran it shows otherwise. He flip flops on every issue, his words and his actions mean nothing!
Anyone but Obama in 08

rosie   June 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Candy Crowley is without a doubt your best reporter. She is respectful, objective and reports things as they occur. I have appreciated how she has grown in her role and how she is much more comfortable in front of the camera.

OH YES   June 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Isn't it just grand!!! CNN and Candy your bias love affiar with Obama is sickening. He is going to lose even with Hillary – he is just not trustworthy or presidential material. We need a real leader, not a let's play president person. Hillary – don't overdue it to much with Obama, your supporters are not happy that you have to support him. Let him try and win on his own, that is what he deserves.

kathleen   June 27th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

It won't be a perfect dayuntil Obama wins. And he has a well established
team of staff members.

clara   June 27th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I MENT KNOW ONE WILL SAY NOTHING AGAINST OBOMA IT'S LIKE THEY ARE AFREAD TO I BELIVE IT TO SO DOES ALOT OF MY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND FAMILY THEY SAY THAT THE MEDIA MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE HE'S A PERFECT PERSON I KNOW WE ALL HAVE A PAST I KNOW OBOMA HAS ONE BUT HE IS HIDING SOMETHING

swing voter for OBAMA   June 27th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

It was a great day

DOOM for the NEOCONS 3 reason

1) The healing effect of a long primaries. As the weeks and months go by. By the time november gets here The Democrats will be completly united. And the polls will show a steady increase for Obama

2) The McBush effect as McSame keeps spulling drama drama how he will be different but folow the same policies of Bush. His numbers will continue to erode. As the republicans see a steady decline in there party numbers. And if the Republican dont keep McSame with a muzzle on he will continue to say something so stupid it will anger americans even more. IE I dont understand the economy, I keep iraq war going for 100 years, IT dont matter how long troop stay in Iraq

3) The biggest chunk of voters ,that do not vote in primaries and do not pay attention to the election till days are a week before election day will bum rush the polls and vote for Obama. WHY
On the way to the polls driving by car and after paying almost 6 bucks a gallon for fuel and paying double for food and in the proccess of foreclosures any one with the word republican next to there name is gona lose.

Don Colony14Author, Mt Prospect, IL   June 27th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

What a suck-up puff piece! Is Crowley angling for a job in Saint Obama's administration?

ck   June 27th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

They couldn't look any more PHONEY! They are making fools of themselves to think anyone with half a brail would actually believe this ACT! Too funny!

Sandy - PA   June 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

From "throwing the kitchen sink" at each other to "a perfect day of unity?"
Not buying it.

The Clintons believe with all their heart in: "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." She will backstab him the first opportunity she gets. And Bubba's not around, we don't know what he's up to. Off to a foreign country to bring in a hit man?

Obama better also hire a food taster and lots of extra security. And NEVER, EVER let her stand behind him. I notice he is doing that in every picture today. Smart man, so far.

ANGIE   June 27th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

i loved it i had to hold back the tears those two are great together i bet if he doesnt make her vp and thats if she will be somewhere in his administration hillary seemed very sincere to me it was just great!!!!!!! im am proud of both of them and would have voted for either

Daniel, WA   June 27th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Who cares? Their unity will destroy America. Go away.

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Candy Crowley : One of the few fair reporters still out there !
Thank you for covering Hillary professionally with no obvious bias.

Nobama 08'
Dont let the liberal media get away with propelling him with no qualifications to have his hand on that red phone.

Thanks Candy –your ok in my book.

Rave   June 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I dont know if Obama and Hillary together are perfect, but Obama is perfect.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Bishop   June 27th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

This is a good picture of you, Candy! Love the new hair color... ;)

clara   June 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

A LOT OF PEOPLE AREN'T VOTING THIS YEAR EXPECIALY HERE WERE I LIVE I HOPE AND PRAY A LOT OF PEOPLE WON'T SHOW UP TO VOTWE IN NOV. BECAUSE OF WHAT WAS SAID AND WHAT HAS HAPPEN THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST ELECTION SINCE I BEEN VOTING NO WILL EVER SAY NOTHING OR BRING UP NOTHING ABOUT OBOMA SO I'M REALLY DISAPOINTED IN THIS ELECTION

Pat Riot   June 27th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Bias.

GW = McBush   June 27th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Good, now maybe we can move on with some serious issues to beat the GOP.

I'm for Barack all the way, but we have to get going. We have 50 states to spread a message of change. Change means to take our country back. No more torture, and devious deeds behind closed doors.

Sue Abraham   June 27th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

She is very very good as usual, he is irrugant ,he keep looking to the people ,wave and smile while she was speaking ,he is suppose to listne to her or at least act.I love you hillary ,but please dont ask me to vote for him,i cant ,his wife said before that she cant vote for you ,me too i cant vote for him .he said before { i sure her supporters will come to me but my supporters wouldnt go to her } you are very wrong about us ,now drink from the same hate you was givin to your supporters.

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