He's gonna get a lot of that. Poor Michelle!! He's young, powerful and attractive.

"Obama's in the House" is a cute slogan.

I do worry about him being approached by so many enthusiastic supporters. Yes, everyone wants to get close to him, but I think the Secret Service should do a better job at keeping people away from the candidate.

HAHAHAHA I love this guy. Obama 08-12!

These kinds of stories are great to hear from the trail…keep them coming CNN

We can do this.

Go Bama!!!!!

The only woman I want to see him hugging is Michelle.

Instead of doing something regarding what is currently happening in the US that needs immediate attention-he is out AGAIN on his pick me for president run way personality campaign.

What a loser-we need someone who UNDERSTANDS and GETS IT DONE-obama is NOT that someone…vote smart this time people!

Say NO to obama

I think he hugs women too much. Just shake their hand, Barack. What about that?

I saw a tan shirt with Obama today on MSNBC. Where can I get that shirt?

LOL. Too funny.

If a woman started taking off her shirt in front of McCain, he'd probably have a heart-attack.

Speaking of offering things, why won't Senator Obama's campaign release his birth certificate?

Makes no sense not to when it is a regular practice in presidential campaigns. All it should list is what his birth name is, who his parents are, and where he was born. Is there something on there he wants to hide (i.e. born to a foreigner outside of the US = can't legally run for pres)?

Its either a silly position to take that will just cause a distraction or its a cover up.

Don't like all the hugs and kisses. Enough is enough.

Can anyone at all please inform the public of how 2 terms a state senator and 1 term as US Senator is sufficient experience to run the whole country? No international experience whatsoever, no executive experience whatsoever, also equate into the scariest set of credentials ever seen in a candidate!

Can we do a program to educate me and others???Am I missing something?

He's my guy, but women please don't get so crazy. Stay away, just wave.

Funnnnnnnnnyyyyyy::::::))))))

Just add that lady to the list of BHO admirers, Rezko, Ayers, Wright, etc., etc., etc.

CNN,

Come on,we need the video or at least the picture! funny stuff!

not news worthy, but still halirious

BTW
CNN has more OBAMA tickers b/c McCain's not in the news as often as OBAMA is. After all he tends to take the weekend and other days off.
I know you obama haters are going to start calling CNN bias. It's definitely more balanced than FIX NEWS

Countdown until Obama agrees to debate Mccain. Day 1

I love good stories like this! While I do agree with Not to Close…The SS should do a better job in protecting our next President!

I love him too.

Touch the hem of His garment and thou SHALL be made whole. Obama is the Alpha and the Omega. The Great I AM. For now and forever. Amen.

Obama 08!

Here it comes: the candidate is stealing our women! the candidate is stealing people's clothes! what will Michelle do!? Obama is such an elitist! can't he get his own shirts without stealing?

Nah, just being down to earth the way we love ya!

Go Obama- we support you!

As a Hillary Democrat, I absolutely love the ticket of John McCain and Mitt Romney. I strongly urge John to ask Mitt to be his running mate. Hillary Democrats will support this ticket enthusiastically in November.

As the saying goes "you ain't seen nothing yet'. wait until Obama goes to Europe , I believe we will see crowds like never before for any leader of any nation. I think other nation are as sick of the Bush/Cheney administration as we are.When Obama wins this election the whole world will be dancing in the streets. Barack Hussein Obama 08

Connie (Hussein) Sturgeon from Indiana

Why does the news(?) media take such delight in writing about such trivial stuff? In my long lifetime I have never seen such a carnival of ridiculous tripe put out by the media! We as a nation deserve better news coverage. This is not an American idol TV show!This is a serious election about serious things, like gas prices,food prices, the Irak war, Undocumented imigrants,etc.
What do we get from our news? Flag pins, not putting hand over heart while singing the star spangled banner(something I have never done, nor have I seen anyone do at any large sporting event.} Flying in a private plane. Having a rich wife.being to old, Statements from Obama's wife. Statements from an egotistical racist preacher from both sides..Newa casts have been nothing but National inquirer spin offs. What ever happened to Huntly and Brinkly????????????????

What a joke, the biggest fence sitter in history. Obama is a weak, pandering politician. I can not believe the deliberate selection of towns to imphazise his current speach or event of the day. Unity, Independence, etc. Next topic? Repairing Bridges=San Francisco, CA. People will fall for anything. I will write Hillary on my ballot in November……

Senator Obama is such a lovable person. He let anyone embrace and hug him. That is very nice from him. I hope Michele do not mind and is confident that her man would not go beyong that.

Interesting, but this falls under sleaze reporting!……….Can CNN enlighten us on the issues that John McShame supports!

I'm surprised that CNN and all the other major news outlet seems so interested to do a hit job on Obama under the guise of "Oh, we dont so much about this guy!" whereas they are cutting McBush a slack!

let's talk about the issues on both sides…that's what this election should be about. that's what is going to get our jobs back and put food on the table!

Clearly, the lady who offered to give Barack Obama the shirt …………..
That's FUNNY…………..YES WE CAN!!!!!!

Obama 08

Yvette, He's no Bill Clinton

This is a good story of how Tootie Williams is supporting our Democratic Nominee, and how the women next to her is in a serious state of denial. I was a Hillary Clinton supporter, however she is no longer in this race. I will now put all my support behind Barrack Obama. We have the freedom of choice in this Country, however supporting McCain because Hillary did not win is a bit ridiculous!!!!

Obama really does mean change, it's not an issue of colour, it's simple the belief that this man really will bring change, not just to Americans, but everyone that America's actions effect…the World at large.
God Bless Obama.

Why so many idiot people.obama president? What he did to make him be ready to be president.? NOTHING<NOTHING

Obama needs to get out there a win Hillary supporters on his own. He can't keep asking Bill & Hill to bail him out everytime. I thought the Unity rally was good until I saw Obama painting his fingernails while Hillary was on stage.

Yvette: Don't project your own relationship insecurities onto another couple. Hugging people is OK, I promise.

Yvette wanting the ONLY woman to be hugging OBAMA to be his wife is foolish…. I think Michelle understood the moment that he was running for office that he would be receiving hugs, kisses from women, men, gays and otherwise…(just not Monica Lewinski..LOL) When you are likeable, you simply have to expect that from people. Frankly, I was not an Obama supporter but I am begining to like him quite a bit. (Especially if he offers Hillary VP)

Obama.Clinton

*We will be dancin in the streets~

This story is wonderful.

And I am sure Michelle smiled as I did.. She is a strong secure woman with an unabiding trust in her husband. Anyone thinking of making anymore out of this is the one(s) that is(are) insecure.

Sen Obama is a very gracious and respectful man.

Obama can Barack MY World ANYTIME and not in a dirty way either! He's just so down to earth and I really feel like identify with him on many levels. I've met him twice! He's human and shows US the people he cares about us. He doesn't have to have a camera in his face to show his concern! OBAMA God Bless You!

Oh he will want it all if he becomes the next President…..with all the taxes that everyone will be giving him to pay for all the stuff he wants to give everyone…….I'll be waiting to see if he's going to change his mind on this too…..Obama isn't a man of his word you no…Like they say a man is as good as his word…….Hillary /McCain… I don't know why im writing this it will not be posted…….If your not praising Obama as your God CNN will not post your comments……

Obama is promising everyone everything to win the whitehouse. He will let you all down.

I_see_dead_people … "dead between the ears"!

HAHAHAHAHA

OBAMA'S IN THE HOUSE, BABY!
GO GET 'EM BARACK, HIYA!

This is news? Who cares.

I want to hear how Obama plans to fund all the stuff he plans to do, without taxing me into the poorhouse.

This shows that Obama is one of us, the little man. He's a person that people of all races feel comfortable around. They don't feel treatened. They don't feel like they have to know the whole Constitution inorder to meet him. I do believe that he will be that kind of President. One that will stop his Presidential Limo, get out and have tea with the widow that's sitting on the porch alone. Obama's our man.

oh yeah now i see what they mean when they say he is an elitist…
he would even take the shirt off of that poor ladies back…now she is heart broken, see he doesn't like America. John McCain would have taken the shirt off of her back; he has done it soo many times before i bet, now that's a leader you can "believe in". and how dare he hug a white woman, he is "raciest" isnt he? oh he must not have heard about Emmit Till…hum? and he just walk down the street like that? oh i know all them folk must be CEOs of big oil…

OBAMA 08

so so funny….WE LOVE BARACK…best rock star since Bill.
in the words of the great Nina Simone…" its a new day…and i'm feelin fine"

McCain hate minions speak in 5…4..3..2..
ps..don't forget to mention the following: a) rev wright b) how he's arrogant and of course c) pandering…ok now begin. lovin ya

That was so nice.

this is great but i agree WITH NOT TO CLOSE he should be a little more careful well at least hes liked and respected unlike bush and mccain obama gets hugs mccain gets protested and hecklers love it!!!!!

I just pray for his safety.

Nice way to start the day.
This is just a prelude to what it will be like when the Good Senator is in the house. Openess and positivity.

Republicans can try to say it all they want but the Obamas are NO ELITIST. Obama's may have money but they don't look down on anyone for what they may not have. Barack and Michelle are very gracius for all they have been blessed with.

I'm from Chicago and know people that have interacted with the Obama's prior to Barack even running for President. Barack and Michelle are just down to earth people with a wonderful family, who are smart as hell, hard working and have the best interest of America at heart.

The Obama's represent the All-American Family and belong in the White House.

Keep your shirt on, lady! Karl Rove would just love it if you took it off. I just don't see people as eager to meet McCain. He doesn't have the same charisma, a quality I think is important in a President. I enjoy listening to Obama speak. McCain's denture whistle drives me crazy.

Awwwww that is soooooo sweet, I am waiting for my hug OBAMA and you can call me sweetie anytime

Ultra Liberal Obama will take the shirts off all of our backs if he gets in office.

McCain 08!

Another puff piece. Why don't you report on his welfare flipflop?

Wow a hands on candidate who is willing to take the extra step to get to know people and the issues they are facing today in America.

I am extremly impressed and hope he comes to Colorado and does the same thing!!! I know he will be here for the convention and hope I am one of the lucky ones who gets face to face time with him!!

Yes We Can!!
Obama 08-12 and beyond!

What a cool guy..

WOW! OMG. After reading this I am sooo going to vote for Obama.
(Please read the sarcasm with that)
Can we stick to the issues. I just paid $4.89 a gallon for home heating oil. Filled up my car at $4.38 a gallon. Went to the store to buy milk, $4.27 a gallon. And you are reporting about a woman willing to rip her shirt off for Obama?!?!
If you can't find anything to post on how he claims to fix America, don't post anything.
Yahoo news has a huge article on how he wants to have faith based companies to help out the government and that they can hire and fire based on faith. Where's that CNN?

How come that never happens to me?

So unlike those "Elitist" arrogant members of the GOP club.

Just a regular guy taking a stroll. How wonderful.

Democrats please Unite!!!!

The only person you want him to hug is Michelle! Are you serious? This man is going to be the face of the United States in about 4 months. We need him to kiss every baby hug every woman he can to get in the White House. Becasue we sure as hell don't need another 4 to eight years of a Bush Robot like John McCain!

ROFLMAO…at you Kool-Aid drinking Obamaphiles. The Bamboozler has you hoodwinked. Name ONE accomplishment this empty suit has that qualifies him to be the commander-in-chief. And don't answer with "But, but, but…McCain has no qualifications, either." I'm not so impressed with McCain, myself. But Hussein is not even qualified to be an animal control engineer…yeah, a dog-catcher.

I suppose it is a ok story but really do we have to know everything the man does. I mean as long as the guy lives up to the promises he is making I'll be happy because our country really needs to do a 360 and I think Obama can get us on the stool and spin us in the right direction. TeeHee I said stool.

Promises and a better America 08

Great story!!!

Obama '08

Obama is the man, his hater will always talk.

Have ever tell the people you love the truth if their teeth smell?

Real relationship need truth even when it is inconvenient, it helps a lot.

He better watch it, because like Hillary said " They kill Robert kennedy" and she only supended her campaign

I asked my 89-year old Mom if Obama was qualified to be President.

She replied "Oh Yeah! He's handsome and he's beautiful."

Personality helps!

Obama is a very down to earth guy. We love Obama.
The real elitist indiguise is McCain with 7 - 10 luxurious homes.

The poor guy needs to get his sense of humor back. That's just funny stuff right there.

The young are giddy about Obama. Good for them, I am glad they are interested in the country's future. They shouldn't let that giddiness cloud their judgement though. This election is too important to be based on emotions alone. There is nothing I don't like about Obama, but side by side McCain would be the one I would want in charge right now. Maybe BO will be ready in 12 or 16.

A "down to earth man", I don`t believe that Michelle has to watch him. The Secret Service should do it. It will be a sensitive dance for the Service, on the one hand to protect him and on the other hand to make things like that possible.

This is bad for his campaign, I call it the King Kong effect

Great human interest story. Just want the secret service to be extra careful with the Senator. This is something historic and I'd really like to see this Presidency come to fruition.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Funny. But I like the shirt that reads "Hillary Can Do it" better.
In fact, Hillary CAN do it better. Go away Obama!
Go Hillary!

It's depressing to know that so many can support a candidate with little experience and an ultra liberal agenda. Raising taxes in an economic crunch will drive this nation from a recession to a depression. Watch what you wish for.

Obama is touching the core of the American voter……He is genuine and it will be Obama's House.

Obama is a very sincere gentleman and is going to make Great President.

Obama for President!

And here come the moronic clintonistas everyone start the countdown!

I can hear the remarks about and empty suit getting a filled shirt now….

How nice. Something nice and humorous.
Nice change, CNN.

Let's see what the Haters say about this. Ha! There's nothing but love …

"Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans to expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and — in a move sure to cause controversy — support some ability to hire and fire based on faith."

WHAT???????

Very cute and very sweet. It's nice to take a break from the he-said-she-said to hear a story like this. I've already given Obama about 5 t-shirts worth of cash… if those shirts were $2 each :)

Obama is going to steamroll John "Keating Five" McBush.

I believe Clark said nothing out of the ordinary, all he said is that being a pilot fighter doesn't qualify McSame to be President. Besides that, Bill Clinton is a TRICK, and when is everyone going to stop breast feeding him. Just because he may have been a good doer back in the day does not give him the right to act out!!! as a public figure.

I want to see him hugging EVERY man, woman, and child that approach him for one on the streets.

He works for them, and a harmless hug is what a lot of people in this country need.

Any reference to a hug as adultry or of a sexual nature really makes me think that someone didn't get enough hugs growing up.

yes we can ….!

Obama's going to take the shirt off her back, and everyone else's who has earned income, soon enough. Might as well give it up now !

Barack is the man!!!!!!!! Obama 2008!

Obama was smart. "Hold that other part down" If not, you'd hear idiots like Sean Hannity or Tucker "Bowtie" Carlson saying that Obama was trying to sneak a peek.

Secret Service does have to make sure that not everyone can get too close.

He should have told everyone to walk with him. "Let's Roll" <—- Oops, that slogan was already taken.

"How you doin?"

Oh Yvette, lighten up……Obama is the only president that I can envision still going around meeting the average person on the streets even while he is president and not just at election time. His heart is truely for the people and there welfare. Those dems who vow to vote for McCain…well we all know why there going to do that, but everyone is afraid to say it. They can shout all they want about it not being about race but it is, you can see the hate and anger in there eyes when they speak. Its really sad, it really is.

Yvette July 1st, 2008 9:35 am ET

The only woman I want to see him hugging is Michelle.

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Oh whoa as me!! Yvette, could you possibly be more dramatic? lol It's a hug… get over it. :0

I love it!! Where do I buy one of those Obama's in the House tees?

Michelle, you had better watched those enthusiastic supporters! I agree Secret Service should do a better job at keeping people away from the candidate.

that's so sweet. I love this guy!

Michelle can handle this-for the good of us all. I love this guy!

He is going to get a lot of that and I hope the Secret Service is ready for it. He is articulate, charismatic, a gentleman and he is going to get things done with some flair. A charming president like Bill Clinton he will make.
Waiting to cast my vote
Obama in 08!

No one knows what the person was wearing underneath the shirt. It's a shame that such stories run that leave the reader wondering. That sort of journalism - where the emphasis of the story is the woman who offers to take off her shirt - really should only be shown in line at the supermarket… along with Elvis Found Alive and Madonna's Alien Child headlines.

Shame on you, CNN

Hey "Not too Close" - I'm here to educate you on the secret service. They are truely the "best of the best" when it comes to security…do you really think they just let "everyone" approach the Senator? Beleive me when I say that these people have been frisked by the secret service THOROUGHLY before approaching the Senator….to the point where they basically know what these people had for breakfast that morning.

I don't know about you guys, But I can definitely feel the love.
Can you feel the love McCain?
Oh, that's right, you can't it's bein drowned out by all the hecklers at your speeches.

I am a little confused here, I read the same story word-by-word on FOXnews.com

I thought that the news channels gather their own stories. Are these stories collected from a common source?

I would be thankful if somebody could answer this for me.

My only gripe with the story is the description of Independence, Missouri as a "tiny little town." It bespeaks either just how far out of touch, just how lazy, or both, the CNN pool reporting staff have gotten, to describe a sprawling Kansas City suburb of well over 100,000 people as a "tiny little town." What does that make South Bend, Indiana, I wonder? …Because it has fewer people.

This is good stuff. Really funny @ J. Sully, NY

That really brought a smile to my face and my heart. A man of and for the people.

What a great picture…

It is cute, slogan is good. Yes, we can and Obama's in the House.
But we agree, the only woman we want to see him hugging is Michelle. Rememeber Bill with M.

@ Yvette "The only woman I want to see him hugging is Michelle."

You would feel jealousy from your husband just giving a friendly hug to someone? I know I hug just about everyone I know, man or woman, and I'm sure Michelle Obama is more confident than to worry about such things. If anything it shows they have a beautiful relationship and can trust one another.

Let the people know you Pres. Obama! Be our man of the people!

Obama's in da hizzouse!!

Yeah, OBAMA is in the House…. The OUT HOUSE! McCain '08!!

That is pretty funny, but I can see why he would be totally uncomfortable!!! The last thing he needs is a picture of him standing in front of what appears to be a bad take from Girls Gone Wild.

Yvette, get a grip! He's going to come in contact with many women on the trail. Many are going to want to shake his hand and many are going to want to hug him. As long as he doesn't have a wandering eye like Bill, then we're good.

What a bunch of dopes.

Hey now, Barackstar, get your game on.

This kind'a stuff won't get you elected. Last time people acted this way…they elected Shrub twice and they are quite ashamed.

Houstonpsp

Worthless fluff!

Let's talk about how he is now vowing the expand the exclusionary, faith-based programs that he and the rest of the Democratic Party "crucified" Bush for.

Or his flips on public financing, wiretapping, MoveOn, etc. Take your pick. Regardless of the issue he said one thing during the primary campaign and is now saying the exact opposite in the general election campaign.

I am one disappointed Democrat.

Well, did he accept the shirt? Or did he politely decline? Where's the rest of the story?
I agree, Yvette, I'd prefer to see him hugging only Michelle, but if he offered to give me a hug, I wouldn't turn it down.
GObama!

If Obama can take Colorado, Missouri and Virginia, it's all over but the shouting. For those keeping score, that's 293 -245, WITHOUT winning either Florida or Ohio. He can even squeak by without Pennsylvania and still clear the 270 vote hurdle.

I think that the Republican party isn't against the democrats more so that they are against Obama. I think Hillary downed Obama more than she did the Republican party's views of the world…and now McCain is supporting Hillary. I think it was all against Obama. Certain reasons could go into play but the world already knows.

What a great story! He's a real guy who I've had the pleasure of meeting before this historic venture.

I supported him before and enthusiastically continue to work to see him take the oath of office.

Obama '08

Independence is not a tiny town, it has over 100,000 citizens, but anyway it was great to have him here.

Seriously though, is there anyone smoother than Barack Obama? He is the man and my new favorite world figure. I can't believe America is in the position to elect someone so qualified to be president of ALL the people, instead of just rich white males. Thank you for everything Barack, we are with you until the end!!!

People are complaining about his hugging people? That's ridiculous. Grow up.

Man, I look at that house behind him in the picture there, and I think "that'd be the ideal sniper spot for a JFK moment". I really hope Obama's Secret Service detail (you can see some of them in the picture) are on the ball. There's a lot of people, from the Defense Industry, to religious fanatics, to gun-crazy far right wing extremists, who'd like to see Obama dead. Here's hoping they never get that chance.

If Obama gets in office, I think all Americans should get ready to loose their shirts.

Yvette

I was sooooooooooooooooooooo pleasantly surprised after reading the above comments, UNTIL I GOT TO YOURS! Get a life Yvette, Candidates hug and kiss their SUPPORTERS ALL THE TIME!

Folks, barring Yvette's comment, I THOUGHT THAT THIS INCIDENT WAS AWESOME! Williams had ANOTHER SHIRT UNDER THE ONE THAT GOT BARACK'S ATTENTION, and even after knowing that HE STILL TOLD HER TO HOLD THE OTHER SHIRT DOWN!

Folks this guy is the REAL DEAL, PLEASE IF YOU DON'T WANT HIM IN AMERICA, PLEASE SEND HIM TO CANADA, WE LOVE THIS GUY!
BUT PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE KEEP McCAIN IN AMERICA. WE DON'T WANT HIM HERE!

Good job! it's nice but not too far. lol..

08-12? How about 08-16!?!??!?!!

I just hope expectations are being raised too high for this man. For me, just seeing this educated and distinguished man as president is all I will need. Seeing him calming talk about the affairs of the world with its leaders just makes me smile. His leadership and steadfast ability will trickle down to us all.

"I hope". (Quoting the Shawshank Redemption here.)

You ever notice how it's always the nasty looking women that want to get naked for a social cause? Why can't Sharon Stone, Halle Berry or someone that's actually good-looking take off their clothes for a cause?

It's always some local yokel that's 5′9, vertical and horizontal, with chili on her T-Shirt taking her clothes off to be seen. Take it to the zoo, at least there you might get 3 meals a day, lady.

Wouldn't want that man's hands on me!

Leave Obamma Alone! He is like me. We are giving and love hugs. I once went to a Church that only shoke hands; not in my presence! After I came everyone gave each other hugs. I am sorry, but this country needs a big hug.

What's wrong with a hug? He's not a robot; he's a human being and a politician and people want to feel a real connection to him. Besides, would you want to hug Hillary, McCain, Bush, or any of the other sourpusses running for president? I am not saying that we should vote for "snuggles" because he's warm and friendly, but, don't hold it against him, either.

FYI - The Secret Service doesn't guard presidential candidates until 120 days before the election. So that coverage won't begin for another couple of weeks yet.

I think the people complaining about him hugging women are the lonely ones who don't get hugged on a regular basis.

Obama has amazing support around this County that People would not expect Barack Obama 08

I'm perplexed as to why anyone would want a poorly qualified, borderline anti-American to run this country.

If it's looks you want, go to Hollywood.

I despise almost all politicians due to their feigned interest in any voting block's interests and their audacity in proclaiming to be for the people when they are only in politics for themselves. I can think of a dozen better qualified politicians to run this country over this flash in a pan.

I don't understand the issue with him hugging women. I hug all my friends, and strangers if they are friendly to it. I think it's a very warm and open way to greet people. Keep huggin them Barack!

yuk!

Who wants an inexperienced person running our wonderful nation?

Apparently those who don't have a thought in their head and are easily led by a fluff head.

We need a hugable Obama doll. Then we can hug Obama whenever we want.

"I want to hear how Obama plans to fund all the stuff he plans to do, without taxing me into the poorhouse."

If we stop wasting money in Iraq, we'd have plenty. And I'd rather be taxed for a good reason then put billions in debt to the Chinese for a bad reason. If we gotta pay some extra taxes in order to get health care, roads and bridges that don't collapse without warning, federal support for areas hit by environmental disasters, and an end to the wasting of lives in Iraq, so be it. With Bush we've paid our taxes for 7.5 years and gotten nothing. Wow, that's so much better.

Obama has shown in more ways than one that he is down to earth, affable and has a way with people and thats what the world needs. A man with a heart for people. The world will get to see the best aspect of him when he finally becomes president..

To Erika, KS …fyi Hillary gracefully withdrew from the race…"Go Hillary" is now out there saying "Go Obama"….

CNN is so boring any more……All they talk about is Obama….Obama this Obama that on every show all anyone talks about is their God Obama…Sick it's really sickening to see a once good news cast becoming so into someone like Obama….Im not saying they shouldn't report on him but if they are going to report on him report some thing people are really talking about like his friends he's had around all his life you know the ones that hate Ameican …To CNN Obama is right on every issue there is out there…LOL

We should just call him Bill Obama-it is always women he is kissing and hugging! I, personally, do not find him attractive–Bill is "cooler" and smoother-but the young-uns like him. Maybe the 2 will be traveling together! The older handsome guy and the younger "cool" dude–watch out gals!

Get in line, sheep. These people who worship this man as if he's the second coming disgust me. By the way, like how he's extending Bush's faith-based initiatives? Yeah, change we can believe in. What a joke.

CNN, don't feel the need to post this. I know you just want to continue the love fest with this phoney.

I pray it does not get to the point where women start throwing their bra at him. We can bet on a huge republican spin on that. Howbeit, i admire his humility and he will be our next president.

I can use a hug too , ladies. lol

CNN, every day I check you web-site, everyday I see another pointless Obama story making him look like an average joe, I never see anything like this about McCain, what your doing is grossly distorting the images of both men running for president, while I'm not sure who I will vote for yet, and anyone who does know is foolish as we have 5 months and still know very little about both canidates, I would like to see more positive things about McCain or less positive things about Obama, which ever floats your boat, just level the playing field is all I'm asking, because John McCain is not nearly as bad as you make him out to be, and Obama is no nearly as good as you make him out to be

Yeah this is a better story…especially compared to the one CNN published on their headlines about Rove calling Obama arrogant. That was complete nonsense…. Rove called Obama the type of guy at a "country club" with an "attractive date" around his arm, or along those lines…

Anyone who does not realize that McCain came from an affluent family, married a woman almost 20 years younger than him, and owns about 8 or 9 expensive homes/mansions while Americans are stuggling to even stay in their single homes during this housing credit market crunch is beyond ignorant. (which is an understatement)

Not Too Close

I agree with you 110%, I really worry about Barack's Protection. I worry that too many strangers can get so close to him!

I just pray every day that God will protect him! But it is a really good idea for all of his supporters to keep their eyes and ears open when they are around him, to help with his protection!

YES YOU CAN……….AMERICA

"Erika, KS July 1st, 2008 10:04 am ET

Ha! Ha! Ha! Funny. But I like the shirt that reads "Hillary Can Do it" better.
In fact, Hillary CAN do it better. Go away Obama!
Go Hillary!"

So youre not a Democrat I see… so I say… Go away republican go away!

I love to see him make himself so available to to the public. But maybe he should be a little more careful meeting people. Secret Service should probably tighten up security a little more.

GO OBAMA !

Good thing that never happened to Bill Clinton. He would have taken her shirt off for her and then, who knows. That would have been real news!

I like it when these kind of stories come out, even about mccain.

Go Obama/Hillary!!

Obama/Hillary 08!!

Susan- Missouri

DROP HUGS…..NOT BOMBS!!!

This is all fluff and nonsense.

It is becoming increasingly clear to me that Barrack Obama was only interested in the support of the Liberal wing of the Democratic Party to get the nomination. Now that he has it, he knocks MoveOn.org, castigates Gen. Clark when he speaks the truth, sides with the ultra conservatives on the Supreme Court and backs away from protecting our Fourth Amendment rights by getting wishy-washy on FISA. As someone who donated regularly to his campaign, those contributions ended last week. As someone who does not want a another 4 years of Bush policies, I have no real alternative but to vote for Obama in November. I used to think I would cast that vote enthusiastically. As the days go on, I am more and more convinced that when I do cast that vote I will be holding my nose and again voting for the least bad of two typical politicians.

Obama is real down to Earth person that is also running for public office - I am looking forward to having him and his lovely family in the white house.

This is a good story! Something real from the political front for a change. This is what I want to read more of!

Nice!!! Now share the love, people

Obama 2008

Brainwashed lemmings…the cliff is looming not too far ahead.

Don't worry ladies. Obama just loves to hugs. He does not pick and choice. he hugs men, women and babies. Very affectionate. I love the guy. Go Barack!!

What a great story - I can't wait for President Obama - what a refreshing change - thanks CNN!

I'd give Obama the shirt off my back too!

Just another opportunity for Obama haters to criticize him over NOTHING. I can't believe that people on this board would say that Barack is wrong for hugging the woman. Michelle is NOT insecure and the woman that he hugged will remember it for a lifetime. I guess that makes him a real bad guy huh?

Some people are just too blind and petty to get why so many people in this country and all over the world love Barack Obama.

I wish we could elect John McCain president of those that are filled with hate and fear and elect Barack president of those that have love and hope.

Obama / Clinton 08!

Cute….but again…I sure do wonder what McCains up to these days. Isn't he still a presidential nominee? Or are we just skipping all that unnessessary compaign mumbo jumbo. Hey CNN could you oblige some of us readers who want to hear about BOTH candidates compaign trail? Seriously.

Erika, KS get over it! Hillary is done! And NO, she cannot do it better because if she could, she would be the presumptive democratic nominee. Why can't we all just get along? Stop hating on Obama, it is not flattering and it shows a lack of character.

Hummmm Power, Sex and Money ,, Move over monica or will he be hiring more like Monica? it is still a democrate thing…..

A woman at a McCain event offered him her shawl.

Hey Banko, don't forget that McCain also has an airplane custom made. That also sounds like someone being an elitist.

Southerner, the story is great and since his tax plan only includes couples making at least 250,000 or a singles with at least 200,000 a year, if this you tax bracket you are a longway away from the poor house compared to the rest of us.

Somebody offered a cane to John McCain the other day - and he took it!!!

Am back.
Was just snooping around and trying to analyse the political atmosphere. (We have some work to do)
Please people continue to donate, we need some mula come November.

I have been saying it all along. He is a favourite and someone who will bring change.
The people love him, don't we all?

IAM NOT A HATER. ITS ALL POLITICS. JUST A SMOOTH CON GAME. YOU YOUNG LOST MINDED FOLLOWERS ARE SO BRAINWASHED AND NAIVE. TIME WILL TELL.

I Love Barrack. Go Obama.

It's great to see such positive stuff like this. Barack's a good guy and Michelle is a great gal. They are genuine people, just ask around Chicago. Many know them from places they frequent. I'm excited for him and this country. Can't wait to see Barack in the White House. The whole country should just have a national celebration.

Is there a problem with Obama hugging his constituents? Thank heaven for a real world, down to Earth, acknowledger of the people that actually make up the large majority of our society and not just the advocate for the wealthy inner circle! And I don't see Michelle running to sign divorce papers because he is hugging possible voters who are women. It makes me sad to see that people think that low of him to question him HUGGING people.

Senatior Obama has a loving spirit. People of good will are drawn to him because of his spirit; however, he is very attractive. Mrs. Michelle Obama has nothing to fear. I can tell Senator and Mrs. Obama are deeply in love with each other. I would like to give each of them a hug. They need our prayers and support.

Why not release it?????????

Please do some research! Check Barack's Web Site! If you know how to navigate around the Internet, YOU WILL FIND IT!

If Obama were president, it would change the face of America abroad. Given the shrinking dollar, the problems of going it alone in the gulf, and the increasing hatred toward the U.S. within Muslim countries, I think Obama would be a welcome change.

Being tough on terror hasn't worked. We need to be SMART on terror. In order to win this war, we need to know more about our enemy. We need to defeat the hatred that is the root cause of terrorism. We need to use all tools at our disposal, not just military.

I hope Obama wins.

To Why not realese it, he did ! You sound soooo paranoid !

People taking money from the GOP to spam comments here MUST BE STOPPED!

Obama said…"You can't have a conversation with somebody who doesn't think you should be on the other side of the table,"…which was the case in the Primaries and is the case now. Obama REGULARLY commended on the efforts of his opposers and in return had to defend his loyalty and dignity against the very same candidates who's primary focus was to ridicule and compose bogus stories about him. The issues of the world were addressed when Obama spoke, but when his oppositiion spoke, they only wanted to creat a negative image on Obamas character when they spoke.

Why not release it???……….

If you visit his website, and find out a little about Mr. Obama,you will find his birth certificate was posted last month for people like you! Have you been watching the news, or FOX news? His birth certificate was posted on fightthesmears.com as well.

So childish…………………………..

Hope, hope and more hope!! Love this!!! I am soooo sick and tired of feeling "afraid" the last 8 years and when I see or hear Obama I feel that some security is coming back into this country and we can start moving forward again instead of "hiding in the basement" like we have with the Bush/Cheney administration!!! Obama is articulate, knowlegeable, and educated. He has a great sense of judgement and I feel we have a chance of peace and prosperity!!! Go Obama!!

TO: Why not release it???

fightthesmears.com has the birth certificate of OBAMA for YOUR REVIEW.

THANKS!

"Allan July 1st, 2008 9:47 am ET

Why so many idiot people.obama president? What he did to make him be ready to be president.? NOTHING<NOTHING"

Says the idiot with no writing skills…

"Maria July 1st, 2008 9:37 am ET

Can anyone at all please inform the public of how 2 terms a state senator and 1 term as US Senator is sufficient experience to run the whole country? No international experience whatsoever, no executive experience whatsoever, also equate into the scariest set of credentials ever seen in a candidate!

Can we do a program to educate me and others???Am I missing something?"

I can explain it in two words……. GEORGE BUSH!

awwwwww- I want my own hug too-We love you Obama

Mabye Yvette you need a hug. Instead of allowing commentary on this ridiculous topic how about opening up commentary for the questionable goings on with the oil industry. Why is it every time time the prices go up it is simply demand outgrowing supply. When at the same time OPEC countries like Libya are talking cutting back production because thay have quote " too much in reserve" that is not being purchased. Call it what it IS…….the rich getting richer off the real workers of this world. The only plus to this is it is forcing all of us to rethink our excessive waste as Americans.

JarHead68…

one qualification of Obama:

President of the Harvard Law Review….

do you even have a miniscule ounce of clue how much of a prestige that is?

I'm tired of people saying that I am young and naive and "brainwashed." I am a scientist with political knowledge getting a degree from MIT– I think I know what I am talking about. I am not an arrogant person– just annoyed when people talk about things they have NO IDEA or knowledge about.

Barack Obama is not controlled by the global and power elite while John Mccain is. The power elite have John Mccain in their pockets. They are scared to death of a Barack Obama becoming President, this is reason enough to vote for Barack Obama in 08!

David in Silver Spring, You're funny!

The woman who gave John McCain her shawl also gave him a curtsey.

This is great! What's even greater is the narrow minded folks who hate seeing this black man embrace and be embraced by fellow Americans. I truly believe some narrow minded folks don't want to see a positive change occur in this country. Now that's sad!!!

Go Obama!!!

I don't think this guy could be president of a boy scout troop let alone the United States. It's unfortunate there are no solid candidates this year. I guess it will be the lesser of two evils again.

When is the last time MCCain visited a small town and was approached so enthusiastically by supporters?

I like this story. So "uplifting!" I'm relieved — for Obama's sake — that it ended the way it did. Disappointing, I'm sure, for that mob of reporters and cameras. Image that story.

TO "WHY NOT RELEASE IT???":

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS A GOOGLE SEARCH AND YOU WILL FIND HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE!!!!!!!!

STOP THE SMEARS!!!!!!!!!1

Obama will remove Bush's tax cuts in a time of recession. Raise corporate taxes (Windfall Tax) so they can't hire as many people and be as profitable. I thought capitalism and innovation where at the heart of America. Raise capital gains taxes which will hurt the liquidity on Wall Street. Implement socialized healthcare when we don't even have money for social security. This man is full of empty rhetoric. McCain is the lesser evil though I am not sold on him either. Unfortunately people are slow to examine the issues facing our nation and quick to say "Yes We Can" when they feel they will get a free ride somewhere. This is a very important election for our nation's future and our current economy. Please consider the issues I have mentioned.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Swanson

Mr. Smith…why don't you run for President or why didn't you put your name on the list if you think you can do better…

He DOES not need to hug every woman who introduces him at a rally. That's all I'm saying. I'm an Obama supporter, and I don't want the GOP to make something out of nothing. Barack needs to stop hugging women, period, unless it's Michelle.

I get your point, hugs are nice, but he's running for the highest office in the land, and enough is enough.

Having said that, I'm giving some fundraisers for him this summer. So I'm on HIS side.

He's becoming the Family Feud guy, just stop it.

It makes an interesting analogy with what the liberal ideal is: increase taxes to take the shirt off the back of the person would worked hard to afford it and give it to someone who didn't.

Of course, since a government agency is handling the transfer, what came in as a long sleeve shirt is given out as sleeveless tank top.

**** This Just In****

Obama is NOT the messiah

wake up! this man is buddy buddy with louis farrakhan.. NOT OK

The reason so many people want to get so close to Sen. Obama is that they know how close he is to the issues that most affect them. It is time to realize how far from reality the Rebublicans have strayed, in the name of supporting "Their President". Our military is streached to the point that they cannot effectively protect our own borders, and the Republicans are talking about another "War" to wage in Iran. Sen. Obama will bring this country back into the real world and we will be safer and I believe we will once again have a chance for everyone to live the American Dream rather than just the very very rich.

I thought it was hard to name one of Obama's accomplishments.

Now, it's getting hard to name one policy he hasn't flip-flopped on.

I was a democrat before we became the laughing stock…

By the way, when will Obama debate McCain? When will Obama visit our troops?

Just wondering…

McCain 08

Hey, up there,
Obama's birth certificate was actually released a while back. Do a google search and you can find it.

Re: Birth Certificate - there is a copy of it on his web site

Maria @ 9:30 am - Foreign Policy - Senator Obama formed a committee over two years ago to study the situation in the Mid East that includes people who actually live in those countries as well as well-informed US experts on the subject.

He has done the same on many other situations that challenge this country. That is what drew me to him.

Why not Release -

Maybe you should go to his website; it's only been posted there for a month. Obviously you don't read a lot.

He better practice that hug cause he'll be trying to make a lot of people feel better after losing in November.

Unity Vermont……what a joke!! Independence MO……pathetic

I wonder if there's a town called "change" out there…..DUMB!!!

Go McCain…..hope he picks Romney!!!!

What really gets me is that Obama said that his grandmothers words made him cringe….But the words Obama listen to for 20 years from wright didn't ….Alot of American's want to know why this is….If any words would make someone cringe it would be the words wright used to fill the young minds of this country to hate America and whites of this country….Now that makes me and millions like me cringe…

Okay, we know Barack is a sweet guy, but I agree. Too much hugging.
He also has to present himself to the world, and we don't want the world thinking he's a lovable huggy bear–he has an image to portray. Hillary didn't even hug that much.

Once again another situation that is aimed at his personality. I am a young voter who does not support Obama. People have to relize this isn't a "movement", if it seems like it is now it will be politics-as-usual if he gets elected.

Keep an eye on the issues, not modivational talk.

I am worried for america, myself an so many of my friends (all young voters) can't believe all the hype over him. I think he tells people what they want to hear, one of america's biggest problems. And the fact so many people want to get out of Iraq and want some easy answer. Guess what there isn't one. Just imagine if we pulled out of that country now… you think you have seen violence… just wait if we leave.

The right choices usually are the hardest ones.

I can not believe people are foolish enough to vote for some one based on looks or charism. The attribute that is most needed by a President is integrity. That means being honest even though it might hurt you. Obama is definitely not that. Time and time again when it comes down to issues that would put Obama at risk of losing voters or public support, he avoids the issue. He constantly side steps questions (just look at his response to the other articles written yesterday and today - no answers, just I do not think we should waste time voting ….). I won't spend the time to discuss the many times he has radically changes his mind in the last 10 months. (Public funds - 3 times he said he would, now no; Wright issue not disown, then month later disowns him; Iran not threat to of course Iran is a threat …..). He does not take a stand on any major policy. In fact he almost never talks policy anymore because early on when he did he would get hammered for it by Hillary or John. Since then he has learned that enough people are foolish enough to vote for him based on looks and talk. (There are some other great examples in history when people voted on looks and charism. Study history a little more especially ancient civilizations and governments. It will help you understand that you should vote based on POLICY not looks.)