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CNN, I'm watching you.........I saw you block my comments, yesterday; but let more divisive ones; be posted today. 'Fist bumping" isn't that big of a deal! America..........You shouldn't use this as strictly, a "black thing" phenomenon..................................

Retarded is what this "controversy" is, it must be a slow news day. If you go to ANY high school, ANY sporting event or ANY social interaction you will see people dong this. It's been a part of younger culture for 10 years. IM just not understanding how in ANY this could be conceived as inappropriate.

Obama '08

James Carville, how much money did you get from BO to respond to this article? Do you have to split your take with Hillary?

Alice in Florida and neVER Obama

You people must be real old, because if you notice the young peoplel of today do not shake hands, they just bumb each other.

Give me a break, It seems to me you old folks will NEVER get out of your old ways.

Obama is young and loving while you people are hateful and scary

BO is much too good to fist bump the young boy and maybe have to take time with several people who wanted to touch the hem of his garment. BO doesn't even know who he is; how can any of you believe he can lead this country?

Fist bump!? Obama!? You must be kidding, we are suppose to be living in democratic society. Elect Obama and you may as well be casting a vote for Socialist government! Please get real people.

BO is much too good to fist bump and young boy and maybe have to take time with several people who wanted to touch the hem of his garment. BO doesn't even know who he is; how can any of you believe he can lead this country?

OMG, I also heard Obama stopped flossing his teeth with dental floss aka "terrorist beheading wire"...

And I heard people don't like Michelle Obama – oh no, maybe she won't be liked when she visits schools, etc in her non-policy making capacity as First Lady.......

Focus on the issues please!! If we want useless spin, lies and observations, we'll tune into Faux News (like the brainless Repubs do)!

No wonder we end up with guys like Bush!

The first fist bump with Michelle was a cute moment but put it away now. It's not presidential.

So what would the talk have been if Michelle and Barack had greeted one another on stage with a nice professional handshake? This is all context. The playful way in which you greet your husband or wife, or even your own child, is not appropriate for a presidential candidate to greet someone–particularly a child– on the campaign trail. Fortunately, Obama knows this.

Good to see the media on top of the important issues and the malcontents out for a rant.

Wonder Twins, Activate!

CNN you are pathetic. With anchors like Glenn Beck and Anderson Cooper it's a wonder how CNN stays in business. Anderson is a high school girl's volleyball coach at best and Glenn Beck couldn't get a job selling ice cream because of his sex offender status. Please, when CNN posts stories like this they make FOX NEWS look respectible, which is outrageously pathetic. This is exactly the reason why I only watch MSNBC or C-SPAN, because CNN has become FOX NEWS's little red headed side kick.

Just another issue that would be a non issue if it wasn't Barack who did it. Double standard!

"sexism favoritism reverse racism" & "Surge"

Shut up! Your candidate lost because she and her campaign got their a@#es handed to them in Iowa, then trounced bigtime in 12 straight primaries by the better candidate, then changed their strategy to "get tough" and appear manly, then bancrupted their campaign, now you're claiming victim status hiding under sexism. Read a phucking news paper please...and vote for McTeleprompter if you feel that's going to make America stronger. I'm tired of you whiners anyway! Begone. The Keating Five needs you (ya retards!)

Flip Flopping on a Fist Bump???

The Fist Bump goes under the bus???

Does Obama have any core beliefs that he won't denounce?

What does this clown believe in? No one knows, apparantly not even Obama.

The co-host of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is today designated a terrorist organization by the United States.

Let's see here...the economy stinks, gas and oil are at record highs. The housing market is in crisis and the Taliban is back. Does the right wing have anything better to do than talk about a fist bump? Is one supposed to laugh or cry? Wait a minute...if i cry does that mean i support the terrorists?

since when is a common fist bump someone's signature move?

This "ticker" is a joke. All the time you waste discussing these non-issues. Fist-bumps/ flag-pins / what some old general said. CNN–you are dumbing down the common person. Of course you won't report on Carl Linder Jr. and his ties to the Colombian terrorist group AUC, and how Mr. Linder raised 2 million dollars for John McCain last week, because this is real news. This is the news people need splashed on your homepage. Why don't you start doing your job and report the news, or just rename yourself something like "the Rag" or "the Trashcan"
Of course, I have no hope of this post making past your censors.

there is nothing misleading about a fist pump or closed high five. it is a recognition between people 'EVERYTHING IS GOOD' whether it be about sports, polotics or anything else in general. the reaction by the woman commentator on the fist pump between barack & michelle obama was one of stupidity and ignorance. the fist pump is used every day in business, sports or any general environment of people.

i would urge barack obama to continue using the fist pump-it is natural to him as it is to millions of other people from all walks of life.

This happens every election cycle - the candidate moves far to the left (or right) during the primaries and then has to move to the center during the generals in order to get elected. Call it pandering, call it what you will - but the reality is that in order for anyone in this country to get a enough electoral votes in a Presidential election in this country, they have to espouse some pretty centrist views. It's two party politics at work.

I'm just crossing my fingers that Obama has moved toward the center for the primaries and then once in office will move back towards the left. In the meantime, the most important thing that this country needs is right now is some inspiration and unity - and Obama is the man for that.

The "bump" is stupid and pretentious. Obama is smart to stop doing it.

YES WE WILL, BARACK OBAMA!!! And all of you naive people who are talking about all this pandering...please remember that the Dems haven't had the White House in quite a long time because there are a lot of stupid people in this country to which we must pander. We're gonna have to pander a little bit in order to get into office – then we can make changes. Think about this rationally.

YES WE WILL!!!

This is sad: watch Obama lose this election big time. It may look like a non-issue, but it says a lot about character. Where is Obama's backbone? He also should have defended General Clark's comments, which were very clear re McCain. These actions are painting him as a weak, flip-flop candidate. Wake the hell up, Obama! Stand by some convictions!

So let me get this straight? There is an ever increasing gas price, there are people dying in hospital emergency waiting rooms on the floor, there are people getting run over by bulldozers in Israel... and the best CNN's political ticker could come up with is the fact that Obama didn't fist bump (or whatever its called)? Way to go CNN you have finally proven that the MSM is a joke and that we Americans do not care in general about important issues. People care about flag pins. Stick to the important stuff!

Can we perhaps report on real issues instead of this minutiae? Jeez louise. I can't imagine something this inane being reported on in Europe.

The "Alice in Florida"s of the world are so transparent...they throw tantrums about inconsequential things like "fist taps," then accuse the same candidate of being a chameleon when he reacts to their response. Who do they think they're fooling? If Barack Obama saved a baby from a burning building these people would still find a way to criticize him for it.

Some people just can't identify why they don't like him....so they always come up with some off the wall excuse with no evidence just unknown sources that have been proven incorrect.

He's a secret radical terrorist.
A secrete radical raciest.
He's a secrete radical fundamental Christian.

PLEASE PEOPLE. So basically if I use the internet and say that McCain is from the planet Zomburg where lizard people live and are attempting to take over the planet, people would probably believe it?

How old are these people doing fist bumps??????????? Are they adults????????????????

"Alice in Florida" is just the sort of racist fascist conservative with whom you must bump fists – she's clearly a dirty racist, don't want to touch the palm of her hand. Yuck.

Please report something with substance. The fist bump is a hip-hop generation thing. It amazes me that he has to be so careful so that Old, outdated and "Ultra Conservatives" aren't scared to death.

This is so stupid, teh "Ultra Conservatives" and Crazy Right will read anything negative into whatever he says or does. It really makes people numb to there ignorant rants....Even my 10 year old mocks Hannity.,,, with his holier than thou comment "The unrepentive Terrorist William Ayers".

Barack is going to be the next president, because the US and entire world is tired of old stuff shirts trying to keep the wolrd stuck in the past.

I meant to correct that typo – "fist" not "first" as I copied from above.

It's terrible that all the racist facist conservatives have demonized the fist bump. I prefer the fist bump, especially when in the conservative south or midwest...or west or northeast for that matter. Conservatives do not wash their hands, and who knows who or what they've been touching.

Wow are'nt they just the coolest!!!!

YES WE CAN AND WE WILL VOTE NOBAMA

PUMA (PAC)

Get real people. First this is such a non story that it shouldn't be on here, but in reality it didn't say anything about him "abandoning" the fist bump or being told to stop doing it. He was in the company of a bunch of kids and didn't want to get stuck having to do it reapeatedly for each and every one of them. Try actually reading a story before you post ridiculous comments.

Ha! Obama has been changing his mind on a lot of things lately....read: Flip-Flop!!

Geez, you guys have had this story as your ticker headline for over 14 hours now. This is not real news, it's fluff. Step it up a bit!

I figure the rest of his sentance might well have been.....

I'll have to do it with everyone as I walk past this crowd, and then my fist will hurt. Try bumping your own 2 fists together 5 times. THEN, add in that its gonna be another person whose speed you cannot control – and who might have a big ring or whatever.

I agree it stinks to have to leave the kid hanging. BUT, I really don't think it would work well to bump fists into a crowd instead of offer out an open hand for a handshake or quick grasp.

CNN how about reporting REAL NEWS!!!! For example the fact that one of McCain's financial backers is linked to financing a terrorist group! How about digging into McCain's background like you've been doing with Obama and watching his every move just like you've been doing with Obama. How about being real journalists!!! How about non-biased reporting and treating each candidate equally instead of being biased towards McCain and not reporting his gaffes???? How about earning your paychecks by doing your JOB!

I don't understand why this is newsworthy? What happened to news reporting on issues? CNN you are failing the public.

Dana Carvey put it best: Obama is a mix of Steve Earkle and the kid from MAD. Do we really want an elitist nerd for president?

CNN. Nothing but Obama hate gate here.?
Going back to MSNBC.
More intelligent and thoughtful posts there.
Actually, it appears we have all decided who we will vote for. So why try to reason with anybody? They will not be moved. And neither will I.
Obama or WWW111. Seems simple to me.

I don't think he is ditching the fist bump as the article said:
As the boy outstretched his first, Obama said no and added, "If I start that …"
He has said the same or similar about signing autographs or giving hugs. Maybe he was in a hurry -he does draw big crowds.
From these posts though, some might think CNN posted this "story" to give racists like Alice in Florida a chance to call the future President derogatory names.

Figures why nothing ever gets done in this country. This is the type of crap we talk about.

To Mendemoi: Your post does not make any sense. Flip-flopping is a part of politics. Please tell me how many presidents actually keep their promises. Bush promised to bring integrity back to washington. If integrity means lying to the public about a war then he as done it. His top aide might end up in prison infact he as already had to commute a sentence of one of his people. You say that dems are falling for this stuff. Please take alook at the base of the republican party. You folks can told anything.

I heard Barack's talk to Hispanics. He said "change" over and over again. That's all he said. Now look at his political maneuvering and pandering and tell me where is this "change" he keeps talking about. Just same old same old.

McCain 08-
Substance over Hype...

He should have put his fist in her mouth......

I so totally agree with Janet , Ohio and Alice in Florida.

Please....this is just a stupid story. I'm older than Obama, and even I've fist bumped!!!

Can we please get back to ISSUES? Important things like the economy, the war, energy, etc... I can't believe you are covering a fist bump, or lack thereof!!!

God, most of you fellas are so... naive.

Like this one dude(tte) who likes to think that since Barack refused the fist bump, he is doing what is politically beneficial.

Or another one saying Barack is too inexperienced and he is just trying to act presidential.

I am not even American, but I still follow this race quite closely.

The comments from some of you people are just so full of hate that your judgment seems severely impaired.

The comments are fun to read, though.

Poor little kid. That could have been a memory he'd talk about to his grandkids, but now he just has to tell them that Obama was so controlled by his handlers, he couldn't do one little gesture to make a child's day. That's far less presidential to me. Someone who disappoints his public and lets handlers tell him what to do constantly.

Something so simple and innocent has been trashed and slimed. Way to go!

Way to go Obama! Disappoint a misguided kid who appears to idolize you to tow the political line! What a guy! Talk about your independent thinker – NOT! And CNN, what is the deal here? How is this news? Or is it news anywhere but on "The Obama Channel"? I don't know who is more pathetic – you or Obama!

now the fist bump has been thrown under the bus.

His "signature move"?? What a bunch of crap. I knew as soon as they gave each other some dap before his speech that night that it would turn into a national "story". How pathetic, petty, and small of the media...and those who harp on this non-issue out of emptiness and desperation.

for the Record its called the pound or giving daps... fist bumps??
LMAO!!!!

I think the big thing for some Americans is that Obama is smarter than they are. He and his wife attended the best colleges, they are well educated, determined and black.. and that scares many PEOPLE............. whay would you want a president that isn't smarter than a fifth grader, to make yourself feel better..........

Those that voted Bush in office should not complain about gas prices, he was an oil man before he was president and will be after he is president.......... I do not think its a mistake that gas prices are going up as he is going out........ I think it's his retirment plan that he is thinking of not you and me.
SO I GUESS MY BIG QUESTION IS DO YOU REALLY THINK A 76YEAR OLD MAN HAS YOU, YOUR KIDS AND COMMUNITY IN MIND????????????

aS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN I KNOW HE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ME.....i MEAN THE MAN VOTED AGAINST A KING HOLIDAY IN HIS STATE, AND HAD THE NERVE TO SHOW UP AT A KING EVENT IN ALABAMA TO APOLOGIZE......... INCONSIDERATE, IGNORANT, RACIST...........

BO will make a law that fist bumping can't be done in the US anymore because it reminds some people of Black Power behavior.

A US Black Hawk Helicopter was down in Afghanistan today and I don't see the news anywhere on the front page, and CNN is putting news items on a fist bump on its fornt page?. No wonder we have gotten so messed up in our attitudes.......

Bumpity, bump, bump, bumpity, bump, bump...look at Frosty go.

Good Lord, the silly season is indeed upon us!

NOoooooooo..... (voice trailing off)

DON'T nix the bump! That was sooo casual and cool. Scr3w the neo-cons and their talk-machines that made such a big thing about it.

BUMP AWAY SENATOR.... WE ALL DO IT. (except Sean Hateanything and Bill Loofa O'Really)

Okay..why is this important? Will it help me pay my mortgage, and obtain affordable health insurance?

Are you Americans so stupid that you can't see what a mess your current political party has made of the economy??? The sad thing is the rest of us wouldn't really care about the stupid decisions you make if it didn't affect everyone else. It's a pity the rest of the world didn't get to vote in your election because if we did probably Mikey Mouse would be the President and the economy would be in a much better condition.

You guys would be stupid to put the same party in power again, but then again you DID put that Moron back in as president for a second term...

Ohhh,stop the presses, a fist bump!

"Black people are just SO funny! Lookatem! Lookatemthere! He done jabbed that there boy's fist with his own fist! Must be how they say howdy! Whoo doggy!"

I hope Obama continues to take the higher road by not allowing himself to get bogged down in the scum-ridden swamp that is CNN.

You want for more of the last eight? Forget "the bump," nitwits. If Obama changed his mind everyday on every issue until election day, he still couldn't complete with McCain on that score. Johnny McPain should be sitting in a Clearwater resthome, complaining about the creamed corn and talking to the television.

I too will vote for McCain because I would love to see him finish us off. George Carlin was right Ameicans are not given enough credit for being stupid.

To all the extra stupid Hillary supporters that are voting for McCain, I invite you people to research Bill Clinton's policies and Presidency. Thats if you guys are capable of research. The policies that made the Clinton years prosperous are the same ploicies that Obama is proposing. So vote McCain if you want the next eight years to be like the previous.

Senator Obama is extremely arrogant. Although, this entire story is pretty lame. He didn't make up the "bump." Of all this country has to focus on, you, CNN focus on a personal gesture between a man and his wife and make it into something spectacular. My boyfriend and I do that all the time. My brother and I have a "fist bump" similar to that too. So come on and give us REAL news.

Not Relevant whatsoever!

Why don't CNN and the rest of the news media try to focus on the ISSUES instead of this type of nonsense. Nobody would even know about it if you jerks in the media wouldn't get your panties in a wad over it.

Gas, building materials, food and the rest of the necessities of life are doubling in price almost every year. Americans are struggling to stay afloat and the news media is concerned about a fist bump?

Where is Walter Cronkite when you need him?

That whole fist bumping thing reminds be of Zan and Jane, the Wonder Twins from the old Superfriends cartoon that used to be on Saturday mornings. It's always been a pretty rediculous way of saying 'hello' or 'way to go' or whatever else it means these days. Makes sense that someone like Obama would use something so lame.

And BTW, Howie Mandel may use the fist bump on Deal or No Deal, but it's because he's a huge germaphobe. Things like shaking hands and hugging make him wig out.

"Fox news said the fist bump was a terrorist gesture"
Actually, no, they repeated the words of someone else who postulated that. Get your facts straight instead of repeating hysterical rumor.

As for the "white enough" comment by someone comfortable with their own racism:
The fist bump has been used for quite a while by people of all races. Just because you were not aware of it does not mean it was an exclusionary racial thing. Otherwise, Steve Spurrier has been black for a while and just not known it or shown it.

C-mon O. U r kinda dismissing almost everything and anything that comes yo way. We all kno u have done great. Bump fists if u like dont worry abt the McCan't team and their old skul ways. U make me wonder wat kinda pres u wld be, at the rate which u r goin...

Step it up O...

Paula, this is a campaign for the Presidency of the United States of Amercia of course Obama has to prove himself. Did Obama and his supporters really think that he could just repeat his catchy slogans over and over and no one would question him at all about the issues or his recor?.

Wow – You people are simple. We are voting for a President and somehow the conversation is about what the press has termed "fist bumping" b/c obviously no one ever did it before. Let's make up other equally important and relevant headlines:

1) Barack Obama has trouble moving bowels – will he have similar trouble moving nation?

2) Barack Obama baby kissing cause for concern?

3) Is Michelle Obama's right hand wave technique a sign to the GOP?

"WE lifelong democrats"

If you don't vote for him... frankly you never were a democrat... and I don't particularly want you in my party anyway. Most likely you were always a Bush apologist.

The First Bump? Seriously? I mean really.....is every move this man does going to be scrutinized like some new found cell or galaxy? That was a private moment between him and his wife despite the fact that it was in a hugely public forum. Anyone ever heard of the high 5? That 'bump'...consider it a first cousin.

So what's next.........OMG! Barak Obama scratched his nose with his left hand.......quick! That must mean he's satanic! Because everyone knows anything done with the left hand........

The first bump....hahahaha.

Thanks for reporting such important news! I feel like I am so much better informed now!

What's next CNN? "Obama Eats Funnel Cake At County Fair"?

Obama probably said this while laughing–this whole thing is such a joke.

The fact that you report this trivia as news shows he is probably wise to avoid fist-bumping, yet now you make NOT fist-bumping a story?

You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Can we please have some real news?

Mr. Obama is not "changing" by not "fist bumping" the young boy. He stated that "I don't want to start....." and then according to the article trailed off and started talking about something else. I fist bump with my wife and dear friends but not with people I really don't know and lets face it....the right wing media may be inclined to try and convince those ignorant among us that this is a terroist gesture. Mr. Obama is focusing on trying to win the presidency and I'm sure doesn't want to be distracted by having to constantly defend non-issues. Why doesn't the media scrutinize every little gesture of John McCain? Why does the first black candidate that actually won the nomination have to explain a "fist bump"? Why is he being so demonized? Is it because he's black? Is it legitimate that I ask such a question? Where is all this good press coverage that fox news continues to say Barrack Obama receives while by and large that cheer John McCain?

I personally would like to thank all the students, blacks, and latte liberals for delivering our democratic nominee for the DNC to select. I guess all those college educated people figured out that they can't buy common sense at the university.

This college educated individual learned common sense in a small town and knew all along that Hillary Clinton should have been our nominee.

Still for Hill, but voting for a patriot, John McCain.

What a jerk. What was the harm in giving this kid a fist bump? The "bump" has been around since long before I ever heard the name BO, and may sitll be around when he is forgotten. geez....

According to Fixed (Fox) News, the fist bump is considered a terrorist fist jab. Unbelievable!

CNN, you are sad and pathetic and it's very upsetting that you would stoop to such reporting. What is this even news.

If a person would or would not vote for a candidate because he or she did or did not do a "fist bump," then our country is in even more trouble than I realized. This campaign will come down to three things RACE (first and foremost), RELIGION, and the ISSUES, not a "fist bump."

CNN..WHY ARE YOU GUYS WASTING TIME ON THIS!!!
OMG THIS IS NOT NEWS!!!
YOU GUYS SHOULD FIRE THE PERSON WHO PUT THIS ON YOUR SITE!!!!

I support Senator Obama but really, why is this an issue? Is this really news?

Yes We Will
Obama 08'

ITS A FIST BUMP PEOPLE........... ALICE ALL THIS ANGER OVER A FIST BUMP............. LET'S GET REAL, PEOPLE..........

BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE.......................

I hope he at least shook the kid's hand!

I agree. Ditch it. It is stupid and a turn off to older voters.

Only the media is making an issue out of this. People don't care and probably wouldn't have even noticed. I'm beginning to wonder whether high schooler paper editors are running the media.

The more I see "news" like this being reported, and the comments in response to such a non-event as if it were as significant as a world war the more I realize democracy no longer works in this country. Our voters react emotionally and are easily led. Such a shame.

Obama is just an image - we have not seen the real man yet. Or, maybe he is just shallow. He sure does not seem to have much substance. That is why he constantly has to work on polishing his image and changing himself to fit in with the public that is present at every stop. He just needs to name Hillary as his VP and get on with it. She is solid, and she doesn't have to shape shift.

Why is this news worthy CNN? This is just another distraction piece that you in the MSM want to use to keep from talking about high gas and food prices, the war in Iraq, mortgage crisis, global warming, floods in the Midwest, etc. All of these would be better suited and what you should be talking about. Next it will be who's on American Idol.

Many of the comments here sadden me as much as the acts of politicians. Come on people. Exercise some discipline in your speech.

1) No one reads long blogs

2) No one reads blogs in all capital letters

3) loser, not looser

4) renege, not renig

5) Stephen Z: Could you please say 'way, shape'or form' one more time? It's soooo exciting

Finally, real news.

Give me a break. This is not important at all. Can we refocus on the real issues of the election. Thank you.

Politics has reached a new low.

If he is it's because everytime it's done IT MAKES THE NEWS!

And the way the media is trying to paint him these days he can't be comfortable enough to do his own thing w/o the ones who don't understand picking it apart!

Obama '08!

CNN – All Obama..ALL The time! Give me a break.

Interesting that neither of the comments I submitted earlier this morning have been posted.

What is the difference between a hand shake and a pound?

Nothing, when your left hanging...

Man, that's bogus! You gotta show some love to the shorties. Show em some paw, show em some paw! LOL!

Obama and the fist bump are fads that rise quickly and then fade away...

Bill should have fist bumped his head.

As many times as I have hear 'Must be a slow news day,' after an Obama Article makes me beleive that every day must be a slow news day for CNN.

Is it too late for Hillary to get back in this race? Hillary, help!!!!

The American Idol voters delivered our nominee, Obama, and I guess we are stuck with him...

If only they would have voted for the candidate with experience, brains, common sense, real policies that she could explain.

Now we are stuck with a flip -lopper who is wanting to give federal funds to churches (expanding a Bush policy to pander to evangelicals). Blah..

I'm voting for someone who loves this country with all their heart... I voting for John McCain!

DO NOT BE FOOLED AMERICA....
although Obama has and will raise more money that McCain from 1.8 million everyday Americans, dont think for one second think John McCain does not have his big oil people working for him....i would not be surprised if some of the people who post ANTI OBAMA bs on this site are not the American public but apart of the GOP, BUSH and MCCCAIN machine:
i dare you to go to sites like :
dumpmccain.com
realmccain.com
John McCain is more of a criminal than a hero...

who are you PUMA,NOBAMA,NEVEROBAMA? are you real people or one of the lobbyist McCain took $1,069,854.00 from...uh?
1.8 million small donors for Obama
lets see who supports McCain...
McCain ad visors:WAYNE BURGESON [lobbyist Chevron], ERIC BURGESON [lobbyist forBP], NANCY PFOTENHAUER [ LOBBIET FOR KOCH INDUSTRIES] AND OF COURCE HIS WAR WOULD BE GOOD MINION AND TOP ADVISOR CHARLIE BLACK [LOBBIEST FOR OPC]...McCain is big interest in BIG OIL...
why wont Mr. Transparent release his military record? well, if my "show boating"and bad temper were the cause of 167 crewmen's death i would not release them either...MCCAIN HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE...A LOT TO HIDE. ask him about "wet starting" his plane...thats hoe those 167 men died. and btw solitary confinement is not being help up in a hotel with 2 hookers McCain...i shutter to think how you have disgraced our Nation..giving up military information, wet starting your plane killing 167 men, NO WONDER YOU WHERE SO UPSET ABOUT CLARK...just another smoke screen so Americas wont look deeper...but we are and we will...SKELETONS WILL FALL FROM THE MCCAIN CLOSET!!!!
AMERICA SHOULD BE OUTRAGED BY JOHN MCCAIN!!!!

I haven't been on these Boards in months and I can't believe the Clinton Children are still trolling these blogs!! Get over it and get a life! Is this the only place you loosers can congregate and whine about how you were disenfranchised fair and square?

no dignity for presidential material in this sort of flip gesture.

The "Real" issue here is not the stupid "fist bump", what really bothers those who are offended by it is the color of this man's skin. Not his fist bump, not his politics, not his religion. It is the color of his skin and the REAL content of his character that has these people frightened and threatened!

Once again, he stands by nothing he does! What a pathetic excuse for a candidate for POTUS

"Another attempt to make BO appear "presidential." Too bad he didn't know enough to knock it off on his own, but that's why he and Michelle have a crew of "handlers." Boy, do they need handlers!"

I see where you are coming from, but it's not funny. In your statment you are trying to reduce the Obama's to animals. How sad. It's showing you and should put it away now so the rest of the REAL DEMOCRATS can fix the country.

If he does continue with that he will look like a presidential candidate!
I am with him on this one!

As a long time Hillary supporter, November can not get here fast enough for me to vote for McCain!

This is absolutely the stupidest story CNN has ever posted. CNN is so out of touch thinking that this thing belongs to Obama. People I know have been doing it for YEARS and we call its "pounds" and not a "fist bump". Get in touch and get caught up CNN.

He can't "bump" with just anybody.

My thinking is then that would take away from the real meaning of the one he shared with Michelle.

None of us will ever know what the true meaning of that was but you can bet his refusal to do it with anyone else signals that it didn't mean what he tried to get us to believe it meant.

Another Obama mystery! I am starting to not like this guy so much.

Geez, I think the media has gone completely nuts – all of them. There is REAL news out there! Why isn't someone reporting it?

24 hours a day, we have cable news and yet so much is being done that will impact our lives for years or even decades without ever being reported or maybe a brief mention. Nothing gets in-depth coverage except this sort of garbage. How many of you know that the Bush Administration and North Korea agreed on a treaty, strangely similar to the one the Clinton administration made and Bush broke, in late 2007? It made the news for about 3 seconds.

You can bet Brad and Angelina's twins will be covered ad-nauseum!

He nixed it because it makes him seem TOO black. As if Dr. Wright hasn't accomplished that fact already.

Great, yet another Democrat candidate who fights on the defensive.

Honestly, I don't care whether Obama fist bumps or not. All of the STUPID hype made of this by the right wing is just scare tactic racism. Whathisname on FOX (oops, NeoconFox) News calls it a terrorist bump. Hmm, so I guess Miley Cyrus is a terrorist, too. Scare tactics and nothing else. My six year old daughter loves to do this with me...I guess we're terrorists, too. And just so you know, I'm from Central Iowa, I'm white, and I will be voting for McCain. But I vote on issues, NOT stupid things like this. This is what is wrong with the US. My only disappointment is that McCain didn't step in and say knock it off.

Some of the stories that news agencies publish just floor me. Is this news to report? I guess so because quite a few of us read it and left comments. Ridiculous article. Wow, I am done reading CNN for the day.

It's unfortunate how the ridiculousness of the press (and especially fox news) can affect something like this.

The media makes a big deal about everything. In the African American community this is no big deal. We all do it. Leave it to the media to try to make something out of it. Its just what we do to say I'm with you, ok, good job.

Obama is right to not get caught up in public fist-bumping. Fist-bumping is usually done in the sports arena after a good play is done. I've seen some basketball players and golfers do it. It was "cute" when Michelle did it with her husband, but not when everyone else wants to do it.

Slow news day for CNN Politics. Instead of focusing on the national issues, CNN Politics is happy to engage is "pop culture" issues.

Give me a break.

Oh, c'mon Obama don't become a robot. People against the fist-bumping are just being silly. Be yourself.

[fist bump to ya]

Obama '08

The media makes a big deal about everything. In the African American community this is no big deal.

I, for one, would have liked to have seen B.O. and his wife bump HEADS. LOL

GO MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, can I work at CNN? I could write some BS about the absolutely irrelevant moments in politician's lives, and I could make it spicy.

It's sad really. I like Obama but he is acting more and more like a politician. Some advisor must have told him to stop doing the fist bump thing because of the whole ridiculous "terrorist fist jab" remark put out by FAUX news aka FOX. It seems like every week Obama loses his non-politian charma that got him the democratic nomination.

Another flip-flop from obama – anyone surprised?

Guess he dropped it once someone realized that the fist bumped was actually a mildly disguised Black Panther salute.

Whats the big deal...who cares you cover everything except that which is important...

I guess he'll try to win over Republicans by bowing to his wife and she'll curtsey to him. I wish all the nay-sayers would get over the 19th century Elizabethian mentality and join the current world.

Guess everyone will be fist-bumping under that bus with Obama's reve, grandma, former campaign manager, principles, etc.

"WE lifelong democrats are sure NOT happy with this lying, hypocritical pandering sirtt politician."

well, you know what? YOU DON'T MATTER! we'll win with or without you because your kind is already accounted for.

Tennessee Tuxedo, you hit the nail right on the head. Everything Obama does is a big deal to CNN and it needs to be discussed at length daily for weeks upon end. One of his guys gets a mortagae at a good price and it's an everyday discussion. McCain's people lobby for terrorist organizations and recently it was found one actually made payments to the same group the US lists as a terrorist organization and do you hear about it here? NO

They talked about Michelle Obama and the "patriotic issue for how long. What she said and how it causes problems for Obama.

Did they ever show the video of McCain saying the same thing?

But a fist jab is a big deal because Obama did it. Hey G.W. Bush just did it, I saw the pic, why don't they report on that here too

What we people of color are taught is that, no matter what you do, you will always have to do it twice as good just to be considered equal.

why is this news?

CNN just has to have a way to keep Obama the top story!!

Oh God.....here comes the "Fist Bump" speech!

I dont care if Barack and Michelle have their own 1 minute secret hand shake....its something between him and his wife...who cares if the President shows a little humor and emotion, we all dont have to be so formal all the time

Why is this news. Why don't you cover important things, like where each candidate stands on the issues? How they plan to make things better. Now that is what I want to see. Please CNN start covering real news not this worthless fluff.

The stupid media and white people live for small staff and gasp. Slow news day CNN ha.

Obama needs to get a f'ing backbone..you got folks saying this and that..flagpin, fistbump, muslim, wright, bla bla bla. Be a f'ing man and tell them to go to hell. Stop being so plastic..it makes folks like me who support you question who you are.

Where's the politics, candidate platforms and the true things that matter to this country such as the economy? Instead we have a news organization that is more concerned with a "fist bump" instead of what these candidates are going to do about Iraq, Commodities such as oil etc.

Gary of El Centro, Ca July 1st, 2008 7:32 pm ET

No need to dump the fist bump. It's a pretty widely accepted and practiced custom already……..ever watch Howie on Deal or No Deal?

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Howie is Canadian, not to mention a total d-bag.

STOP TALKING ABOUT STUPID NONSENSE, CNN.

Congratulations to Alice in Florida!!!! You have the most ignorant post of the morning.

"He's not just a black and white skunk who stinks to high heaven – he's also a chameleon – keeps changing his colors"

"And if you can't, please be sure to keep enough room under the bus for Michelle – she has a pretty big butt and won't fit if you have to throw fat Oprah under there too"

Good gosh, get real. "Wah wah, she has a big butt throw her under the bus." THIS is the type of nonsense that the Obama-haters complain about? The size of Michelle's butt? Way to go, brainiac!

To Alice in Florida–Will you sick white women get a life!! HRC LOST!! She got her butt beat!! Stop singing the blues and get over it!! Grow up!! BO is going to win in Nov. and there's nothing you can do about. What goes around–comes around so get ready for it. Yea–go Obama!

Cnn here we go again, why is this news, don't you have better topics to reported, you just can't help yourself any negative news on Obama you have to post. Hmmmm how about the McCain's not paying they taxes.

Is Obama that easily influenced and / or wishy-washy. Obama – McCain, whatever, we are screwed another 4 years.

Watch your typo, guys.

The last statement should read: "the fist bump heard ...", not "the first bump..."

T.H.I.S. I.S. R.E.T.A.R.D.E.D.

L.E.T. I.T. G.O.

If he does he does, if he doesn't he doesn't? WHO CARES.

Why was it a huge deal from th beginning anyway? I mean, it's such a casual thing? What EXACTLY are certain people trying to imply?

BORING CNN YAWN.......

Why waste time on this nonsense? We are in serious trouble in this country and need a strong individual to lead us in the next 8 years. Please concentrate on the issues and not this downright "silly" stuff. It is indeed unfortunate that Obama cannot express himself without controversy. People who dislike him will jump on anything to disrespect him. No matter what the issue or who supports Obama, those who hate him will continue to hate him and will not change their minds. Conversely, those who like him will continue to do so, and won't change their minds, either. So its a stalemate. Can we move on and not cover these foolish "stories" so the candidates can be themselves without pretense? Go Obama!!!

I suspect this is not at all what it seems. How many children were there? He probably meant that if he fist bumped this little boy he would have to do it with every single child there....
I seriously doubt this is any more than that.
I just wonder why on earth is this news???
I think CNN is becoming as bad as Faux News.

My gosh, Don't we have more pressing issues to think about? I am taken back by what topics seem to be the most noteworthy, while others of a more serious nature are ignored. Let's get down to real business in this country. Playing games with the American people's bank accounts is what really needs to be addressed rather than whether someone displays the fist bump. Can you spell PRIORITIES.......

CNN......why not report on McCains fundraiser that sent millions to terriorist in Columbia???....right where McCain is now selling out our jobs.

THAT IS NEWS.

THIS IS NOT.

You are giving McCain a free ride..just like all the other MSM "s

Obama thought it was a bad idea from the very beginning. The footage clearly shows his reluctance to 'bump fists' at his wife's suggestion. I certainly understand his hesitation – it is a somewhat sophomoric gesture. Being that it has reached the level it has in the public consciousness, however, with some even ascribing 'signature' status to 'Obama's' fist bump, he probably ought to roll with it lest he risk the seemingly obligatory accusation of compromising his character for the sake of appearances. In fairness, I would challenge anyone who would level such charges against Obama to honestly deny that they themselves engage in such behaviour on a regular basis to benefit their social, business, or family relationships, or, at the very least, to accompany their admonishments with some substantive argument against his candidacy.

At least Obama is consistent in flip flopping.

1st it was Bushs FISA, .....the domestic wire bill
2nd it was Bushs Faith baith inititate- which gives govt money to churchs
3rd it is the fist bump.

It really is change you can believe in. Obama is a joke!

Don't they look totally stupid in that picture!! Oh, they are!!

You fist bump with people you know. You shake hands with people you don't know.

terrorist fist bump

did i miss something, when was it called that

The BBC and other global news sources are not reporting on such topics as the 'fist bump' because it's not important...except to Republicans looking for dirt and their allies (aka Hillary's people).

Oh, come ON. Are you kidding!? THIS is news, too?

What would happen if McBush tried the fist bump. He would probably tip over. Bump this fist.

I support you BO, but c'mon, its just a harmless and meaningless first bump. Don't let the pundits and critics dictate your EVERY move. Geesh!

Haha, horrible news from CNN. Something more important please.

Here's my two cents; there's nothing wrong with fist bumping. If you find that unlike a good President, think of this... we elected George Bush... I don't think it can get worse than that.

To bump or not to bump,who cares ,except a little child,shame on you Obama!!
Obama has thrown so many people under the bus,he just might have a bumpy ride trying to get to OUR White House!!!

Nah, I think he ought to fist bump everyone he meets. Don't be scared, Barack.

Campaigning politicians' hands become sore and swollen from shaking hands so much. This must be especially true for Obama, given that his rallies are larger and more enthusiastic than any ever before seen in American politics. The last thing he needs to add is a few thousand fist bumps a day to that. You people really aren't very bright.

** STILL HAPPY WITH YOUR SELECTED NOMINEE? **

Yes, as a lifelong Democrat I am extremely happy, thank you very much.

will some one here report some real news for a change ?

Don't let the ignorant turn you into something other than who you are. They will invent something to make you look bad if they have to, so you might as well be yourself.

I believe there's enough intelligent folk to carry you over the threshhold.

No fear.

yeah yeah, critic is the greatest, he is totally right!

SHAME ON WES CLARK!

just more free add time for obama. is this really news

After all the body language discussions when Hillary and Barak united I wonder what the bump signifies. Boxers always touched gloves before a bout so now that the gloves are off, what now.
I guess since the man can do the bump and the hustle he proves he has rhythm.
My only hope is that at the convention Obama says "Ladies Please."

He's so willing to please and be everything to everyone.

Does this guy even manufacture testosterone? !!!!!

To date hes adapted and readapted every principle he once held dear( church, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, the economy, death penalty, right to life.......)–he's not shown commitment or unswerving belief in anything that was even slightly controversial!!

Does anybody see something a little wrong about any man who has no clear ideology or belief system where he will draw a line and actually state: " here is where I stand and I won't be swayed".

This is news!?? Don't we have more important things to worry about in this country. People can't make up their minds. We want someone who can relate to "real" people, yet when we have one, he is not "presidential" enough?/ Give me a break. We have not had someone "presidential" in 8 years McCain is certainly not "presidential" either. He is stiff, boring, uninspiring and clings to the old ideas.
Give me someone new!!!

what a WIMP. he can't even show some spine about THIS?

que immage makeover?

I think you guys are reading a bit too much into this....slow news day?

Just another desperate ploy for republicans to use since they have nothing promising to offer from thier side.

I do not understand why Hillary supporters are so bitter, I mean if you are a serious voter you should pay attention to your candidates stand on the core issues; no not that she is a female making history or that he is a black man (he is as much white as he is black by the way).
If you truly paid attention to what the candidates are saying, what you would do is vote for the candidate whose stance best resembles your original choice, if you decide to throw your all important vote away, then you never really paid attention to the issues and should educate yourself a little more. The differences between John McCain and both democratic hopefuls are like night and day, so I do not see how after Hillary lost, her camp is rallying behind McCain. I vote issues, and I must honestly say of the 2 candidates currently running for office, the one I tend to agree with the most is Barack Hussein Obama. That is not saying I have anything against McCain, because to me politics is not about making best friends but should be about the one who can steer this country in (what I believe is) the right direction. That is why I have the right to vote, to express my desire that the next person in office will not run me ragged as the current administration has; so I can travel abroad without hearing a whole bunch of anti American sentiments.
If you vote for someone who does not mirror what you believe, you have no one else but yourself to blame if the country takes a path that you are not in agreement with, so while you line up to pay for your $15 gas, think back to when you wanted to vote on principle, rather than the issues, think back to when you where bitter because you felt that Hillary was not treated fairly (when we know that both camps slung mud). Take heed, vote along the issues you hold dearest to your heart so you can hold your head high regardless of the result of the election, or do not and let some deep seeded (or planted) doubt cloud your mind/heart on what is really going on in this country these days, let it not be said that you where not warned.
P.S. All politicians are inherently lairs, it is what they are paid to do, they pander, if they did not they would not get elected; you have to pray and hope that of the choices you have, one most closely resembles what you would do if in office, my two cents.

Another do as I say Liberal, that's all...

On average, women working in Obama's Senate office were paid at least $6,000 below the average man working for the Illinois senator. That's according to data calculated from the Report of the Secretary of the Senate, which covered the six-month period ending Sept. 30, 2007. Of the five people in Obama's Senate office who were paid $100,000 or more on an annual basis, only one - Obama's administrative manager - was a woman.

The average pay for the 33 men on Obama's staff (who earned more than $23,000, the lowest annual salary paid for non-intern employees) was $59,207. The average pay for the 31 women on Obama's staff who earned more than $23,000 per year was $48,729.91. (The average pay for all 36 male employees on Obama's staff was $55,962; and the average pay for all 31 female employees was $48,729. The report indicated that Obama had only one paid intern during the period, who was a male.)

McCain, an Arizona senator, employed a total of 69 people during the reporting period ending in the fall of 2007, but 23 of them were interns. Of his non-intern employees, 30 were women and 16 were men. After excluding interns, the average pay for the 30 women on McCain's staff was $59,104.51. The 16 non-intern males in McCain's office, by comparison, were paid an average of $56,628.83.

Spell check clearly working, word checker is clearly not.

First is not the same as Fist. One is an ordinal number, the other a position the hand is in when the fingers are contracted.

Does anyone read this stuff before you publish it????

COME ON PEOPLE!!!!! You have the first candidate ever to be the coolest person around. No more old guys. He has the coolest wife and they love each other and have the best rapport on stage. Stop with the stooooopid views on what the bump means. Move into the new century and elect Obama. Hey we'll vote for him as Prime Minister of Canada if you don't vote him President. We are a bit more open minded in Canada.

This is what he has going for him, give me a break, a HUGE break. He is not the one to lead this country and these kind of articles prove that point. It is all about personality and his rock star image, nothing substantial. The one thought I keep going back to is the no backbone people who elected Bush TWICE are now running behind Obama like he is the saviour of the country. What is that saying, really. He is very scary and his wife is even worse. Hey, wasn't she fist bumping on The View...did he check with her before he decided to nix the move. And really it isn's about what color he is, I could just care less about that, we need REAL leadership.

Look at that picture-makes me want to puke.

This is really silly ,but thats all they have is sillyness and lies (yes Obama can)!!!!!!

This is news, Oil is at an all-time high, we are moving closer and closer to war with Iran, the economy is of concern, and we're supposed to care about Obama's fist bump, this is a new low CNN, a new low

How incredibly relevant!

Thanks CNN!

Sen. Obama it doesn't matter what you do, MSM will spin it however they choose. You have been chosen as the Democratic Nominee PERIOD. If the young man wanted to fist bump, fist bump with the young man and let the MSM GO TO HELL as far as I'm concerned. They are a bunch of talking heads who doesn't have a heaven or hell to put you in much less a White House.

Just Do you. You have the character and leadership we desire in our next President and for me, it is as simple as that. For everyone else, let your conscience (if you have one) be your guide.

Just sign me:
Sick of the nonsense from the MSM.

This is absolutely ridiculous! My four-year-old son and I bump fists, or give each other "daps" every day when we say goodbye when I drop him off at school or when something awesome happens. Since when did this become a terrorist reference? Puuuuuhleeeeease!!!!

Don't ditch the fist bump!!!

CNN Moderator
I think it's digraceful to print someone calling a presidential candidate a black and white skunk!
How pitiful you have become...this is a forum for juvenille name calling and not thoughtful political discussion.
Goodbye and good luck!

Alice from Florida comments...."He's not just a black and white skunk who stinks to high heaven – he's also a chameleon – keeps changing his colors." Then she goes on to comment about the size of Michelle's butt. Could she be any less racist, no subtly at all; now that's disturbing.

This wonderful man has a steep hill to climb because of racist like this poster who is not interested in the issues, but more concerned about his race and can't come to grips with the fact that an African American will become the next President of these United States. God Bless America, and Alice from Florida too!

Obama, '08 and '12

I agree that this is not news. But, I don't like the idea that it hurt a kid. I also don't like the idea (which my kids told me about) that he smokes and it is cool. We must watch out for children. Frankly, I am not thrilled with any candidate – past or present. But, as of late, I am becoming completely confused by Obama's actions – I thought he was for change?? New politics?? This I am attracted to, but if it is politics as usual, I guess I will go for safety and vote McCain. Still undecided.

As usual CNN, as usual!

Give a break to Senator Barack Obama. This is not news for me. Michelle initiate the fist bump and he could not turn her down in front of million of people. May be he is not comfortable doing it. Please stop your nonsence comments and leave him alove.

It's too late Barack, the damage is done. You and Michelle singlehandedly diluted what was once a cool salutation used by young people. Now when I do it, I'M the copycat.

Wow, aren't we involved in a war, facing a recession, global warming and unbelievable gas prices and over 9 trillion dollars in debt? I can't believe some people are going to decide who to vote for based on something so trivial–what does that say about you? Right now Obama's critics pounce on everything he does. Let's look at issues–both candidates have some very strong qualities and some that aren't as strong but to make such a big deal over such trivial things is pathetic. Let's move forward to choose a candidate based on logic, not emotion and quit nit picking either candidate. We have a choice now, Obama or McCain. Can't we move forward in a positive way that makes us proud to be Americans and proud that we can choose our president? It's not a perfect system but it works pretty darn well.

thank god the Clintons are fading away. They've shown their true colors (white, red(neck), and yellow).

Now that the Democrat primary process is winding down, and the media are no longer extolling Obama over Clinton, people are beginning to realize that Obama is in no way qualified to be President.

There are probably a dozen Democrat senators and half as many governors who are more acceptable and would do a better job if they won.

It seems that during the past few election cycles, the Democrats have always nominated the weakest candidate. All the Republican candidate needs to do is show up.

We finally get one of our brightest running for President instead of the jokes we've had in the last 20 years, and this is what the media reduces him to? Refusing to bump fists with a kid for fear of being labeled a terrorist by the 24-hour GOTCHA machine? What a joke, only it's not funny. I'm hungry for some good old-fashioned meat and potatoes issues, not this fluffy cotton candy garbage. It'll do to your brain what the real stuff does to your body.

The “Illinois senator refused to bump fists with a boy?” But, “the boy outstretched his [fist] first!” And … Obama said, “NO?!” Please, CNN. You’re tearing my heart out. What a wicked man this Illinois senator must be. Refusing to bump fists with a boy? Even a boy with an outstretched fist, begging for a bump? How cruel and insensitive. And what a flip-flopper. First a bump, then no bump. What gives? Gee, maybe I shouldn’t vote for Obama. Plus, the flag pin thing. I just don’t know …

You people crack me up. Lets all ponder the morality of belly shots or better yet the real issue of the day...boxers or briefs.

Sad

Anything that Barry does is fine with me. He's the Messiah. He'll prove to the world that you don't need to have any credentials to be elected President of the United States and Leader of the Free World.

OBAMA-CLINTON 2008!

Now that the Democrat primary process is winding down, and the media are no longer extolling Obama over Clinton, people are beginning to realize that Obama is in no way qualified to be President.

There are probably a dozen Democrat senators and half as many governors who are more acceptable and would do a better job if they won.

It seems that during the past few election cycles, the Democrats have aleays nominated the weakest candidate. All the Republican candidate needs to do is show up.

Geroge Bush chest bumps with graduate...the crowd goes "awww that's nice of him", Barack Obama fist bumps with his wife...the crowd goes "Oh no, he cant do that" People, get over it! CNN, reports some real news!

Obama is slowly melting away.

Don't say we didn't warn you...

Go Hillary

Obama's fist bumping is very cute. Perhaps Obama wants to reserve it just for the family and I can understand that.

I also like Obama's scolding moveon.org on their comments on General Petraeus. Making fun of people's family names is childish, no matter if it's Petraeus or McCain. Please stick with issues.

Sad how so many people (use that lightly) can be so hateful to somebody that has the same beliefs as the person they wanted. I truly do wish that all the moron "HRC 08, PUMA, PAC, or whatever the current code for idiot is" supports would just get over THEMSELVES! You would rather mess up you childrens future then except the fact that they person they recieved LESS votes lost. I know crazy world isn't it!?!?!? How can people come on here and just admit to the world that they are brain dead? I liked HRC, but she lost and I really do not care who she was, it was about what she stood for! And to go against that is just beyond me. If she was elected, were you going to change the rules and let her stay in office until she felt like it? Because it sure seem like you would not know what to do with yourselves after her term was up. Personelly I think its the same 20 people that have NO LIFE and just want to mess with people because they are most likely 18-24 and have no clue what the REAL world is like.

EVERYBODY KNOW THAT YOU PEOPLE DID NOT GET WHAT YOU WANTED, SO JUST SHUT UP. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADULTS AND CHILDREN IS THE FACT THAT ADULTS CAN UNDERSTAND AND TRY NOT CONTINUE TO DIG THEMSELVES INTO A WHOLE!

here we go. people you need to wake up! I can't believe we want this un-patriotic un-American bum for a president. Now all the sudden he doesn't want to do his ghetto fist bump....! FAKE! ....and now all the sudden he is decided to where the US Flag pin. You will all regret this if he is president!

The wis-dum and experience that many of you defectors are calling for is the same wis dum that got us in the mess we are in now. Vote your interest which is Obama. If you dont believe me ask History, I mean Hillary.

THIS IS NOT NEWS.

I like to be behind one of these fist punches and put some power behind it and knock a few people out.
ONLY IN AMERICA!!!!!

Certain news networks made such a big deal about this fist bump thing, no wonder he wouldn't do it. They stated it was a "terrorist gesture", WTH? The lies people make up to cover up their own ignorance and stupidity. It's sickening.

That a boy Obama, way to let a little kid hanging. Kids don't matter cause they can't vote anyway I guess.

I like to be behind one of these fist punch and put some power behind it and knock a few people out.

nice thought; never has there been a head of state, and their handlers, been as poor at handling the affairs of its nation as this administration; moreover, congress has to be worse. maybe thats' why they are spending so much money on the Mars mission..someplace to go and hide..

Really? Is this really a story? I think not.

Do you guys really want to make this an issue? I mean really, those that don't like him make an issue of everything he does. He can't bowl (so what? that makes him unelectable) he plays golf (so what), he gave his wife some dap ( soo freakin what), he said sweetie (what?) he said bitter(wow) He's very confident (you call it arrogant) he went to Rev Wrights church (he's racist) He left Wrights church ( He threw him under the bus) He beat Hillary he's a sexist pig (wow) he gives great speeches, went to Harvard has a law degree Has written 2 books(but he's an empty suit) and is more intelligent and well rounded than any of you writing these degrading (blogs) that at any rate has no weight on any level because people are going to choose and vote for who they want regardless of how many times you bash him! Come on People grow up get a job try to achieve half as much as he has and youre not impacting the world by sitting at a computer all day waiting for the next story so that you can put your neagtive remarks out there for the whole world to weigh you ignorance on how many words you spell wrong and the comments you make!!!! GET A LIFE!!!!

pumas are a joke, like mccain

Clinton supporters are a joke, like the repuglicans.

Obama, don't change for the whining litle puma's. They are whining loses, who are not necessary this November.

Plus, Repulicans are a complete joke and should be begging for our forgiveness for supporting the axis of evil Bush, Cheney and Rove.

Whine pumas...whine!

If this is all we're concerned about, we're in trouble. BUMP AWAY – everyone does it. He shouldn't bow to people that just don't get it.

Cmon guys:( Is CNN so sad that is actually a news story? Try again with a REAL newperson doing REAL a new story. Let get back to the real world.

BO is just proving he's just another politician.

Well....I guess every word that comes from Obama's mouth-no matter how absurd or ridiculous must be printed.

Good grief!!!

I wish as much time was spent on dissecting the flawed agenda.

Please, everyone, understand that CNN could care less about the relevance of any campaign story or what effect it may have on voters. CNN and all the major news networks are just part of the problem with the way elections are carried out in this country. The mainstream media has only one motive-RATINGS. If they stir up the pot over meaningless issues or play the "he said she said" game with the candidates, they could care less about the impact as long a people watch. Everyone needs to reach outside the mainstream media and become informed on their own. Vote as you please, but get the facts, not the BS that mainstream media outlets such as CNN puts out.

Obama is just like all the other politicians. He can't stand on his own.

who cares. fist dap..had shake...what ever. On with the General. Obama 2008!

"We Lifelong Democrats are sure NOT HAPPY"
A: Then join another party, nobody is asking you to stay.

"we should vote Howie for president then. This isn't a game show. This is our children's future that Obama wants to flush Some can say smoking crack is widely accepted. Let him bump his way right out of the race… fine with me and the rest of the decent people in the country."
A: Are you kidding me. Do you think your Children's future rest on "Fist Bumping" and you are far from considering yourself decent. But then again you probably were a Hillary Supporter. Some can say putting up with an adulterer husband is widely accepted, you and your 'decent" people in the country probably would.

"Senator Obama seems to be scared of his own shadow recently. The lapel pin fiasco, the over-reaction to Gen. Clark's TV interview, fist bump paralysis, etc.. If one can't be true to oneself, how will one ever be true to the office of President."
A: Amen to that.. What a close call with Hillary and her financial responsibility.. SO if Obama flip flops over a Fist Bump and the Lapel pin is the biggest issue.. Then OBAMA in 08 for sure..

Why do we care, the only reason this is an issue is that Obama is black so now the world wants to know if it is a "black thing" first it was a terror slap, now what. His wife just gave him a fist bump to show the world that she is by his side. Many men want wives like Michelle,many of us have them, I myself have a fist bumper, my wife is alwyas by my side, as a wife should be. Can CNN get off this please. It's bad enough that CNN has helped sell a war that is a lie and this what they can talk about "fist bumping", over 4100 soldiers dead and we Americans care about "fist bumping", well ask the parents of the dead soldiers (kids) if they care about "fist bumping". I swear CNN is getting more like FOX news with all the smearing and petty issues. Soon Sean Hannity will have a show on here.

People get over it, Obama is an African-American, his wife is an African-American, his daughters are African-American, he plays basketball, likes sports, his wife is one hell of a dresser, she works out and they are Ivy league educated, now what. Republicans are the ones who are afriad of thier wives being smart. Look at the Republicans wives they are all just a bunch of "smilers" they smile, but have no identity cause Repuiblicans can't handle strong women, they think that women should be confiend to ranches where theor daughters marry men three times their age.

See it goes to show you, when you are African-American and you have more education than your white counter parts--people fear you. When will America grow-up.

I think Clark is an idiot. McCain is far more experienced and qualified to be president than say a JFK, or Jerry Ford and certainly has more experience than the green horn obama.

Obama is a joke He has no experience except giving cotton candy speeches with no substance and very little truth and there will be no follow through. He will say anything and try to do a lot of fake stuff just to get elected, but America wake up. This guy doesn't share our values.

BARACK IS A FRAUD WHO WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED!!!!

Why is this news, whats next we get reports on when Obama goes to the bathroom? Fist Bump or No Fist Bump....no one cares CNN, really

WHO ARE THE REAL BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA? THE KEEP TRYING TO CHANGE THEMSELVES TO GET ELECTED!!!

THEY CALL THIS FRAUD AND LIES!!!!

For the uninformed, "fist bump" as it is now called, as been around longer than Howie Mandel and Budweiser...

From Wikipedia:
Dap is a form of handshake that became popularized in the white mainstream society in the 1960s originating among African Americans. The term dap may have originated as an acronym for Dignity and Pride, (or may have been backronymed) and was popularly used by African American soldiers during the Vietnam War even though as a tradition it has existed in the African-American community for centuries. Though it can refer to many kinds of greeting involving hand contact, dap is best known as a complicated routine of shakes, slaps, snaps, and other contact that must be known completely by both parties involved, otherwise, an awkward but friendly improvisation occurs as the participants essentially mirror the jazz culture with creative forms of ordering the various moves of the hands with snaps, slaps, mutual knuckle bumps and finger waves (jazz hands). Some forms or other names for these greetings include "slapping five," "Black Power Handshake," "high five," "Five on the Black Hand Side," and "the pound". It is often confused with the word "tap". The dap may be derived from West African non-verbal traditions brought over with the enslaved Africans to the Americas starting in the 1600s. It is a ritualized but common form of agreement between two or more people who offer this casual physical contact as an affirmation, congratulations or other type of agreement with an action, clever phrase, sports event or when admiring an attractive female or male.

First dancing on Ellen, now "fist bumping".... how completely unprofessional. With more people interested in pop culture than family values, I guess American culture has degenerated beyond the point of no return. Here comes Obama, or should I say Jimmy Carter Part 2. I wonder what shameful international disaster Carter 2 will bring upon us... it will most likely involve groveling to petty dictators such as Ahmedinneedofjihad, Chavez,and Mugabe.

A question for the libs out there, will Michelle fill the role of Billy Carter in the Obama administration? I can't wait to see Michelle Beer on the shelves.

My sons ( and myself) have been doing the "fist bump" for years. Obama did not make this a popular practice. My guess is one of the groups he has been pandering to must have taken offense and he now is complying with their wishes.

How come I knew there would be 188 posts on this? I wasn't going to post a comment; however, this being reported as news is just pathetic. There is a difference between two adults sharing affection with each other and influencing someone else's child without the parent's consent.

This is nows only because it feeds teh obamaniacs, who see BHO as some sort of rock star, their daily dose of drivel about their favorite celebrity.

Never mind that there are real issues to face, they just looooove obama.

NObama '08

What does Obama and lower primates have in common? "Fist bumping". No kidding.

Is this another type of gang sign??? Not professional....Being professional all the time for the world to see is important.

Golly! Blonde bimbo talking heads at Faux News are gonna have to come up with something new to attack the Obamas for, and as we all know thinking is HARD!

Day after day CNN fills the ticker with little stories trying to make BO more appealing. The news media is in complete overdrive trying to get this unqualified man elected President. The young, ignorant and uninformed are easily manipulated by their efforts!

You people are so stupid. Fist bumping has been around a lot longer than Obama did it. Sports figures use it a lot. Why are you acting like small children over something this mundane?

I am not an American but I just have to comment on this issue. I am truly shocked that a fist bump can even be considered disastrous to a campaign. Surely the American population has witnessed fist bumps in the past and probably partaken in a few themselves. The fact that this is an issue shows that folks don't really have much to complain about in regards to Barack Obama. Then you have reporters calling it a "terrorist fist jab". I doubt terrorists fist bump before they blow themselves up. I guess if I were to share a fist bump with my friends or relatives that would cause me to be a threat. I think people need to focus on the issues at hand and not on something as trivial as a fist bump.

Fist bumping is not done in polite societies. We have certain values that will be destroyed if he becomes our leader.

We have to have our values protected and Obama has proven that he is not up to the job. as soon as someone does, or says something that might offend a few, he throws them under the bus.

That means if you don't walk a straight line he will dump you or your issue. I'm not sure he is patriotic either. What a snaky Politician.

Obama has no loyalty to his supporters, so if I were you I'd be careful.

Fist bumping a common greeting? Among who? Maybe among black athletes, politicians or entertainers but certainly not among regular citizens. It's a race thing to be sure. What's next if BO gets into the White House? Change the name of the residence, chicken and watermelon parties, Colt 45 in paper bags for State dinners. Lets be real; you might be able to take the boy out of the ghetto but you'll never take the ghetto out of the boy.

Why is this news why do all of these so called Hillary supporter still
say because lost FAIR AND SQUARE primary race that they are all of a sudden McCain supporters they were McCain supporter all along.
It is things like this that is why the brightest of citzens to not go into poltics

I hope for America's sake, Obama will select a viable Running Mate. My pick is Senator Clinton. That's one person who will certainly help Obama's chances secure for landing the presidency and more importantly help him establish a credible first term. He'll be able to do lots more fist bumps then...

Again, the first title that goes to the ticker says: Obama ditches famous fist bump. This title politely puts a question mark at the end.

This is not news worthy, your just trying to make Obama look dumb in any way you can.

He is going to win CNN.

Can you REPORT NEWS. People are loosing their houses, they can not put GAS in their cars, they can not buy food for their families. And you are reporting on bumping fisks? Get a life!! Do what you are paid to do. REPORT NEWS; SIGNIFICANT NEWS.

I should have known my post would be deleted since it provided a link to an unfavorable report of Obama's "real estate development" experience and his "friends" in Illinois. If Obama is elected President and our country goes even further down the toilet, it will be YOU, the biased media who will be primarily responsible because your CEOs, news producers, reporters, etc. didn't do their jobs. Murrow must be rolling over in his grave.

Hillary '12

It's the fact that he refused a little boy, Michelle asked to do the "fist bump" while on the veiw, now O supporters, let's pretend that it was Hillary that refused this..YOU WOULD BE ALL OVER IT, why do you all insist that no matter what he does that it is cute, ok, he's the man......

I can't wait to do my "I told you so" dance come next year, if he ends up winning, come on, how many times has he flip-floped so-far, just wait to see what he does while in office....

First bump or fist bump?

It's the fact that he refused a little boy, Michelle asked to do the "fist bump" while on the veiw, now O supporters, let's pretend that it was Hillary that refused this..YOU WOULD BE ALL OVER IT, why do you all insist that no matter what he does that it is cute, ok, he's the man......

I can't wait to do my "I told you so" dance come next year, if he ends up winning, come on, how many times has he flip-floped so-far, just wait to see what he does while in office....

I see the racists are alive and well this morning. Get over it. Either support the candidate or go back to your caves.

this 'fist bump' is clearly a gesture used by palestinians and terrorists the world over. obama is in secret collusion with the palestinians. so is the NFL. oh, and the NBA.

It's "renege", not "renig", TJ. And I have to wonder if you knew that already.

From the fist bump to hiring an impersonator of Bush–If they have all this air time and money to burn for radio and tv spots–why not focus on the real problems of the United States...flooding leaving many homeless, fires, droughts, high gas–give some of that money to the Red Cross or other agencies to help Americans. Get on with it..

Ohio does'nt support You!

This irritates me that he would let the media change him. I'm all for Obama, but I am really not happy with all of his "change" right now. Don't change who you are because you don't want the media to criticize you.

Oh my God, the most difficult job in the world is running for the position of the USA president as a black man. Everything Obama does/does not do is over analysed and criticised. No matter what this guy does some people just hate his guts.

He is a hero because he is not running from a level playing field. He has had to dig his way up from a deep pit and rising straight to the top and some people can't just stomach that.

Martin Luther King dream't it, Obama believed it and YES WE CAN !!!

The Obama's were hardly the first to do this fist bump – I am sure many of you boomers (and more) remember the Wonder Twins of the 70's (?) cartoon bumping fists to activate their powers. Let's get over it!!

All haters of Obama can go to hell or hung themselves..............LOL

Yet another example of Obama failing to stick to his guns or have a position on ANYTHING. If he loves the fist-bump, then he should use it... especially with a kid! The fact that he's fearfull and nervous about something as stupid as a fist-bump should send a very loud and clear message to the country that he is NOT ready to lead our country.

NON-ISSUE!!! drop it already...

Go Obama go do your bumping fist we think it is great. At least there is a presidential candidate that looks ALIVE signed a republican voting for a democrat this year Jim Kansas City, Missouri.

Obama knows how to do nothing but lie. When and IF he is elected, one year from then you Obama supporters will see when I am talking about. You want change you anit seen nothing. Did any of you live in the 60's? Well if you did, their about to come back and maybe worse.

First of all, maybe Obama wouldn't see fit to ditch the harmless fist bumping if every little thing he did wasn't scrutinized. Next on CNN's political ticker, "Barack Obama sneezed" ?

Second of all, this weekend we celebrate the birth of this nation yet we have people losing their homes, who can't find jobs, can't afford college, who don't have gas to go anywhere this holiday weekend and who are visiting food banks in record numbers YET, our Congress is going on a week long vacation and CNN wants us to know that Barack Obama refused a fist bump?

When will we focus on the issues???

WHO CARES!

That's like when the news made a big deal about 'waaaazzzup!'

when all it is is What's up.

Geez.

Americans can be so uncool.

Don't think this fist bump is presidential and Barack should stop it. But he should also reign in Michelle. I could tell Barack was not enthusiastic about that fist bump when Michelle lured him into it.

I'm getting tired of Barack being led by people. He has to start stepping up to the plate and leading. He can start by ignoring McCain and not throwing Clark under the bus.

Looks like a terrorist fist jab to me. Why wouldnt it be? Especially "on the night he formally captured the party's presidential nomination."

Jack, do something with the folks working with you before CNN loses all its' credibility!! It's a crying shame when every racist and bigot has to criticize every word, movement, or simple gesture a candidate makes. I wish someone could describe exactly what "presidential" is supposed to look like. Has it occurred to these "nit-pickers" that maybe different people have different ideas of "presidential"? I am a white female well over 60, still employed, and find it wonderful that we have a candidate that has inspired the youth of today as Sen. Obama has. I only hope they don't become discouraged by the comments some of the "adults" are spewing out!
BTY, I'm also a southern born and reared, born-again Christian-and proud of it, and not for one moment do I believe Sen. Obama is or has ever been a Muslim, SO THERE!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-16

Obama has made several mistakes one being his failure to honor our national anthem because he says he was eye balling the singer? every one else had sense enough to respond appropriately.
Now if he was ten years old I might buy that, but he is not and I do not. he has portrad a standoffish additude on loyalty to this country more than once.
Bud.

Obama's handlers have started grooming him. They have turned him into a conventional candidate for president. Waht happened to change?

Can't you reporters find something else to write about? I mean come on...

NEWS Flash- We once again have two lousy candidates for president and the country is going to continue to be run in to the ground by idiots...

have a nice day...

When will his die hard fans realize that the "Primary" Obama is gone and won't be back? Where's the hope, change thing now? Unless flopping like a fish is change. You were told underneath all his rock star appeal that he was really just a politician and not your new best buddy. Maybe you should have listened.

I don't go for those jibe things. If Obama wins, we can expect these things. I hope his wife doesn't use this gesture when they are in the foreign land representing this country. It is too uncool. You get what you paid for.

What these "news" don't say is that he stll hugged the kid...

Dear Senator Obama, my presidential candidate.

Please do not get to straight laced. Please remember what launched you into the national public eye during the primary season. Please do not become to WASHINGTONIAN and start looking unreal. Shake with the fist if you feel like it. Have fun with the public, you have a lot of young people with you. Lets not lose that . (Oh! I am 65, so the youth statement would not apply to me)

Further, I believe in FAITH( I am an A.M.E), but please do not start sounding like Pres Geo Bush with the religious right. Please do not over court them. The church has enouth free gifts( schools, day cares, etc), which are money makers and none taxable. Please do not get to close to some of these Pull Pit Pimps known as church ministers or their cohorts.

I am with you until you become president of these UNITED STATES.

I fist bump with my wife all the time, mostly when the Red Sox lose, but I'm still not voting for Obama. Next issue!!!! Please!

I think Barry ought to start doing the bump (the orginal hip bump) with supporters. That would increase his cool factor considerably.

Do you actually screen anyone to work at your company... or do you actively seek the most incompetent writers on the planet?

Whoever approves/disapproves the comments – QUIT YOUR JOB... you work for a bunch of idiots.

This is am example of CNN's meaning of the most trusted name in bringing you stupid news. Why do advertisers sponser some of this trash, puzzels me. Hey CNN rich guys! check out the price of gas, food, foreclosurers, jobs, etc. Bump your heads to that. Uncaring idiots.

Obama didn't popularize the fist bump the media just realized it is the 21st century. Obviously no one at CNN has children who play sports or know anyone below the age of 70.

Really who cares..It's just a non issue.

Are we really going to focus on whether or not Barack Obama does something that has been done for decades?! He didn't start it. He didn't try to start it. He was celebrating and it was something that he and his wife did. That doesn't mean he has to be placed on the level with Gary Coleman–always asked to say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis." Why is it that when a politician, celebrity, or anyone in the public eye does something (or in this case, doesn't do something) different, it has to be scrutinized? Why not focus on the man opposite Obama who wants to be president so that he can keep us in Iraq for the next century? I'm sure you have some information on some of the things that he used to do that he doesn't do anymore.

Oprah and Caroline?

Ted and Maria?

John Kerry? Dean... Pelosi?

STILL HAPPY WITH YOUR SELECTED NOMINEE?

WE lifelong democrats are sure NOT happy with this lying, hypocritical pandering sirtt politician.

Slow news day? Let's see whetherf he fist-bumps thumbs-up or thumbs-down. Must be an indication of some hidden meaning. Let's measure the vdlicity of the fist-bump, and the relative hand-positions of the Senator and the co-bumper (or bumpee?). Actually, you can tell a lot about a person by their fist-bump. Is it firm or flabby? Do they bruise or get bruised? Which bumper reaches further to perform the manouver? Maybe it's a shoutout to former Arkansas Governor and Senator Dale Bumpers, or a signal that he'll be Obama's choice for VP, since he's almost as old as McCain. Or maybe it's a subtle cue that he's Irish., despite having dropped the apostrophe after the "O."

Obama "change" is that he will take a different position on every thing- small or major- every single day.

We are already sick of this candidate- created by the media and marketed by hateful internet activities.

Obama is inspiring his followers to a lot of hate and insulting behaviors designed to denigrate and demean others.

This is ever more shameful every day.

Now Obama is pandering for the evangelical vote. What about separation of Church and state?

Oh yeah...that fist bumping business is noted in the Bible and designates the Antichrist. Praise Jebus.

i think he has to be careful about everything he does because stupid racists are looking to get him on anything he does that shows his ethnicity. just look at how far we have come in this country. lol. you can't even do a simple gesture if it isn't "white" enough. and please start telling the real news cnn , i am getting tired of this bull you put on the air. you are getting as bad a another news station. ........

If they would stop making an issue of everything he does, Obama would not have to change. Fox news said the fist bump was a terrorist gesture. This is a lie. They said he was a Muslim. This was a lie, so he couldn't have Muslim women in his fotos or that would give them more amunition. Wesley Clark said something, they blame it on Obama. Rev. Wright said something. They blame it on Obama. His wife says something. They blame it on Obama. This Scarlette woman says he is emailing her. That's a lie. You say, he is renigging. That's a lie. He's trying not to give Republicans fuel. If people would stop lying, he would not have to keep proving himself. He's not throwing people under the bus. He is clearing himself.

Flip flopping on important issues from primary to general just to get elected is one thing. Refusing to 'fist bump', not allowing his background audience to have 2 Muslim women in pictures, trying to turn his angry and ungrateful wife into Jackie O, and taking up Bush's conservative polices to appeal to a conservative base is all really kind of pathetic. Grow up kids; you've been had.

Gosh he's just going to sell his soul to become president. Come on B.O. don't change who you are thats why I like you.

Sack up Obama! Nothing wrong with the fist bump

Not much substance to the Obama candidacy when all the even his favorite news organizations can only write about "fist bumps'", "flag lapel pins", and attendees to his political gatherings who wear scarves on their heads. Where are some accomplishments or characteristics that make this man qualified to be the leader of this country.

Senator Obama seems to be scared of his own shadow recently. The lapel pin fiasco, the over-reaction to Gen. Clark's TV interview, fist bump paralysis, etc.. If one can't be true to oneself, how will one ever be true to the office of President.

This is getting a little ugly. Senator, please get a grip before you confuse those who have supported you all along. And that video of you acting uncomfortable and disengaged during the Pledge of Allegiance is truly groan-worthy. Please try to cut down on the number of bad days. The opposition knows its only chance is for you to self-destruct. That is not an option.

Please, give the man a break. Issues such as fist bumps and presidential logos are trivial, and I'd rather have a candidate who does these mistakes (if you can even call it that) over someone who commits other errors, like maybe getting the factions of your enemies mixed up or singing a joke about bombing Iran. Oh clever, but I guess "terrorist fist jabs" are a bigger threat when analyzing these presidential personalities.

Let's stay focused. The economy is a clear and present danger, and the Republicans have created incredible problems domestically and abroad. Fist bumping is the least of our problems as a nation. We need to be more concerned about who has a plan to secure the future of our country. Obama has more to offer than fist bumps and if the press and white America could get beyond the politics of destruction by dissecting the personal lives of candidates, namely Obama, then perhaps we might not destroy ourselves and the world. And perhaps we can elect someone to lead us, instead of someone with whom we'd like to have a beer.

I can't stand Obama – he makes me sick to my stomach! How do people believe a word that comes out of his mouth? Every day there is something new with this guy. The positions that he held so dear to his heart during the primaries are no longer needed, because now he has to pander to a more conservative base. What a loser! He even now attacks MoveOn.org when he is in a dire need of conservative vote. Where was he last year when this despicable organization ran that ad? People, BEWARE – Obama is a very dangerous man. He doesn't care about anyone, but himself. Let me spell it for you: E-L-I-T-I-S-T. Oh, and did I mention that he is a socialist also.

No its like this Fixbone you are the idiot with a capitol I you and McLooser are on the same Bush page which reads "This Country lead by Bush/Cheney has never been in worse shape in its history and you Republicans are voting for more of the same McBush .
When are you going to wake up and realize what is going on here with Bush,McLooser old politics ithat isnt working .
TYou must like war so why dont you go to the front lines we wont miss you.

What ever happened to handshakes? Unless you're a germ-aphobe, just stick with handshakes. When Obama did that first fist bump, my first though was whether he would do it with world leaders, that gave me a chill.

whats with this stupid story? he didnt popularize it, ppl have been giving "props" for a looong time. and whats with fixbone calling him an idiot for? he gave props to his wife, who the hell cares if he does it again or not. this is what cnn gets paid to do?

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE????? Why is anyone even talking about this? Do you honestly think that it matters at all? The man is the best hope we have of getting this country back on track. He was not my first choice, but he is the best choice remaining! Do you really want McCain as president? The only thing I want someone that old doing is greeting me at Wal-Mart.

The sad fact is our political system is screwed up. But it is not going to be fixed before the next election. Unless you really like the way this country is going, you had better think long and hard about voting for anyone other than Obama. He has his problems, but man, he is our last best hope.

And CNN, please stop wasting time with these dumb, meaningless stories. There is a whole lot to discuss besides this crap.

WHOOOOO CCAAARREESSSS????? Can you pleaseeee lower my gas bill, grocery bill, heating bill??? Does this news help our situation CNN????

Wow, Barack is flexing his "exectutive" power muscle...I can't wait to see what other "big decisions" he'll make to tackle a real issue.

...yes, that's sarcasm...

I have a wrist problem and draw back anytime someone tries to slap palms with me. The fist bump seems more sensible than having someone inadvertently hurt my wrist. My son told me that he's seen golfers do this bump for years and I was recently watching the movie Oceans 11 and saw a young couple use the same gesture. It might be good for people to stop over-analyzing every little thing that the candidates do or say. Sometimes words or gestures might not have any large meaning, they might just be what they appear to be.

It's so hard for him.. I feel bad for this man he can't do nothing without a racist hater saying something he's the hardest working man running for president..

This deserves a Pulitzer.

He is an idiot, isn't he? (shaking head) Neither he nor his wife know how to act under the spotlight. He acts exactly like the former community organizer he used to be; ignorant, conceited and and pumped up by his handlers to represent THEIR agenda. He is not a change agent, unless you consider changing for the worse progress.

We are fools if we don't elect McCain. He is an honorable man, with several years of experience in the Senate and has served his country in the time of need.

I am a Democrat but I have joined Citizens for McCain. If you feel like I do, join this group. It is a broad based organization that crosses party lines and works together to elect or ony other feasible candidate.

If you want to know the real Barack Obama read the books he wrote. See how he feels from his own words.

Yes, will the real Barack Obama stand up before it's too late.

This is really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Obama had a schedule to keep. If he started fist pumping everyone he met, there would had been no end. I'm sure he politely refused in such a way the kid understood. So what's the big deal?

Vote Republican! Four more years as bad as the last eight and we'll finally be able to have the revolution.

This is the most exciting news story of the millennium!!!! I was there! I saw the fist bump in St. Paul and I remember thinking "Whoa. This is a big deal. That fist pound is gonna be a really huge deal!!!!"
And I'm so glad that EVERYONE in the press will finally question these 'Hezbolla style fist jabs' we can visibly see the Obama's do with each other. Since NOBODY in the press had the courage to question THE WAR IN IRAQ. Yeah, that wasn't sketchy at all. Keep up the good work CNN. You wouldn't want to fall behind your competition by resorting to reasonable reporting. News is a business after all.

-fist jabs are a custom that Hezbolla does with Hamas to show their mutual respect and reverence for both Osama Bin Laden and Communism.

come on cnn, get some real news. What happened to Journalism?

you will be shocked and appalled...this man is NOT FIT OF SENATE OR ANY OTHER OFFICE...he should have been arrested years ago
http://www.dumpmccain.com/

Thank you for this hard hitting piece of investigative journalism.

How is that his signature? He did it one time with his wife...one time.

Of course this is news... Fist Bumping on a national stage before a Democratic nomination shows how the Obama's view of this process. He (and his wife a potential First Lady) is arrogant, inappropriate, cocky, etc etc.. A presidential candidate on such a momentus occasion when he knows all eyes of the nation is on them,choose to acknowledge their success in this casual fashion.

Are they for real or they are too young and liberal to know that some actions and words should be done in private NOT IN PUBLIC !!!

For heavens sake, this is a national event !! HE MADE A MOCKERY OF IT !!! End of story. This man has no idea what is right or wrong and he consistently has proven it.

Seriously? This is news? Obama did not "popularize" the fist bump. Perhaps whoever wrote this piece should watch a few baseball games from the last decade.

Good to see Obama Haters never sleep.. Funny that the Media critiques everything Obama does, but Mc Same Gaffes have a 5 second life span. Truth is the world is cheering for Obama to Win. The upside is tremendous and the hate Blogs don't work anymore. The Hillary Supporters that won't Vote Democrats on issues never where Democrats. Or just Maybe Just maybe you won't Vote for a Black Man. (i said it) It doesn't matter though because none of you seem to really care how much people are suffering supporting issues that you don't like. I know alot of people got laid off at my job this week, there friends who where Republicans and Democrats. I know because of the botched last 7 years they are looking for a job right now. This is not a laughing matter and when you vote they way you do just own up to it. Because it going to be change for the good or bad. I know one thing though the current Administration cares nothing for American people. Too many good jobs leaving here when those tax breaks where supposed to keep jobs here. It's Just not right.

I feel that by the time Barack get to be President, he will have changed everything is to be something that he is not. He can't change being black

Hey CNN – you are afraid to print my comments ? I only spoke the truth...

This presidential nominee is a joker or what ? Each time he gets caught doing something inappropriate, he drops it. Even a youngster knows that DECORUM is in order, especially you are on stage accepting something as serious as the first black man to be presidential nominee. GET A CLUE ALREADY.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a fist bump if you are in a small event or a private event or even a town hall meeting. IT SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT OBAMA AND EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG with him.
Can CNN tell us again about the time we did away with the "PRESIDENTIAL SEAL" that he tried to use a few weeks ago and had to hurriedly drop it ?
DOES THIS MAN HAVE ANY COMMON SENSE OR DOES HE NEED HANDLERS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. AND THIS GUY IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT ???? Welcome to the side show or is this the circus ?

All this guy cares about is his Image; which changes depending on whose podium he is in front of.
just like the bump, and the Seal...Obama is a FAD and he will FADE.

Of course this is news... Fist Bumping on a national stage before a Democratic nomination shows how the Obama's view of this process. He (and his wife a potential First Lady) is arrogant, inappropriate, cocky, etc etc.. A presidential candidate on such a momentus occasion when he knows all eyes of the nation is on them,choose to acknowledge their success in this casual fashion.

Are they for real or they are too young and liberal to know that some actions and words should be done in private NOT IN PUBLIC !!!

For heavens sake, this is a national event !! HE MADE A MOCKERY OF IT !!! End of story. This man has no idea what is right or wrong and he consistently has proven it.

This presidential nominee is a joker or what ? Each time he gets caught doing something inappropriate, he drops it. Even a youngster knows that DECORUM is in order, especially you are on stage accepting something as serious as the first black man to be presidential nominee. GET A CLUE ALREADY.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a fist bump if you are in a small event or a private event or even a town hall meeting. IT SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT OBAMA AND EVERYTHING THAT IS WRONG with him.

Can CNN tell us again about the time we did away with the "PRESIDENTIAL SEAL" that he tried to use a few weeks ago and had to hurriedly drop it ?

DOES THIS MAN HAVE ANY COMMON SENSE OR DOES HE NEED HANDLERS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. AND THIS GUY IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT ???? Welcome to the side show or is this the circus ?

That's just sad that he left that little boy hanging .

well maybe it is a good idea.. sure wouldn't want fox noise to call the little kid a terrorist..

Will the real John McCain please stand up?

Mr. Pot meet Mr. Kettle.

Of course this is news... Fist Bumping on a national stage before a Democratic nomination shows how the Obama's view of this process. He (and his wife a potential First Lady) is arrogant, inappropriate, cocky, etc etc.. A presidential candidate on such a momentus occasion when he knows all eyes of the nation is on them,choose to acknowledge their success in this casual fashion.

Are they for real or they are too young and liberal to know that some actions and words should be done in private NOT IN PUBLIC !!!

For heavens sake, this is a national event !! HE MADE A MOCKERY OF IT !!! End of story. This man has no idea what is right or wrong and he consistently has proven it.

It's a shame that Obama can't sneeze much less "bump" with out it being taken as some sign to terrorists or unpatriotic or (fill in blank). The first think Obama needs to do as POTUS is reform the educational system in this country to help it's citizens from think for themselves and stop them from believing everything on FAUX network.

Any other time-worthy news available??

You said it Denise!

Who started calling it a "fist bump"? Anywhere else I've seen it, it is a DAP – Dignity and Pride. When did it become "fist bump"?

What would it have hurt to fist bump with the boy? Nothing! Obama doesn't seem to have much tact when it comes to dealing with people one on one. Come on this is a child! All he will see is the slight that Obama gave him, he won't understand the reason why. I don't understand the reason why.

It's pathetic that so many people get "offended" by these non-issues, and it disturbs me further that Obama is giving into these idiots. I'm sorry but since when was the presidential seal a sacred symbol? And how is him putting his name on it offensive in any shape way or form? If you get offended by that you need to lighten up and get a life, seriously.

The fist bump really annoys me. It's not that he does it, but that people on some networks have called it a "terrorist" fist bump, and that anyone even cares that he's doing it. Once again, if Obama giving a fist bump offends you in any way, shape, or form, please...get a life. It's idiots that make big deals out of non-issues like these that keep voting the same dummies into office.

Wesley Clark says he respects McCain's military service, but that just because he was in Vietnam doesn't mean he has executive decision making abilities, and somehow that's an attack on his Vietnam Veteran service? Well then, i guess every vietnam vet is qualified to be president, even the ones that were doping up for a good portion of the war. It makes me ashamed to be an American to see how stupid and ignorant people in this country are. Maybe people have always been this stupid....either way. God save our country.

this is the real obama LOL check it out yo...

http://policulture.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/barack-obama-bling-bling-25322.jpg

Who cares? With the mess that this country is in after 8 years of Bush this is important? And the comments by people who think this is important is just as pathetic.

This just in: No one cares!

I love how everyone living in a bubble thinks you have to be a gang member or a terrorist to bump fists. Barack Obama, you're silly for refusing to do it. I know you care about your image but uneducated white people are going to find fault with everything you do. Be yourself. It's what your supporters like about you.

the fact that this is even news explains exactly why obama has to be mindful of such stupid things as whether a fist bump is acceptable. who gives a crap. fistbump is the new handshake. get over it.

What an idiot!!! This is why I'm voting for McCain!! Not on the actual issues, but on fist-bumping. See, Obama can't make up his mind. Fist bump or no fist bump?

Well I, for one, will vote for someone with a consistent opinion on fist bumping: Hillary. She ran the smartest campaign I've ever seen and had the election STOLEN from her by the fist-bumping Obama! So now I'll vote McCain instead.

Nevermind that on all the important issues that I should care about, he is the polar opposite. Nevermind that Obama and Hillary ran on nearly identical platforms. I'm voting for McCain because I'm angry for no discernable reason and I lack the capability of rational thought.
Go McCain!!

I dont blame him, if he starts that he would have a terrable painful fist by the end of the day. Lets stick to the issues.

We never asked for the real Republicans to stand up as we already know who and what the real McBush stands for "More War 100 years more of it " a war monger no negotiations for Mc Bush actually just the third coming of another George Bush and the Bush record speaks for itself loud and clear OMG and they want more Bush after all this ?

Obviously, the bump did not deliver the bump in polls that he wanted. Hence, its early demise. It joins the heap of Obama discards such as Rev. Wright, views on NAFTA, hand gun bans, social security, welfare reform, meetings with leaders of rogue nations, initial thoughts on Bill Clinton. I've heard of politicians evolving to the center, the right or the left over the course of a career. Obama has perfected the instant evolution process, achieving remarkable metamorphoses in days. If he had started as a centrist and stuck with it, he would have my vote,hands down. The pandering to polls on just about everything should rule this guy out in November.

OBAMA IS NOT STABLE WITH ANYTHING. HE IS A FLIP-FLOPPER AND A WAFFLER. THE GUY IS A POLITICAL OPPORTUNIST BENT ON DOING ANYTHING, SAYING ANYTHING, LYING ANY WAY.. TO GET ELECTED. AND THE DUMB DEMOCRATS ARE SWALLOWING IT BIG TIME!

Tiny issue but I love it.

Obama 08

Popularized the fist bump? Where has the author lived for the last, oh, eight years? It's been just about everywhere. It's just a joke that the media are making such a big idea of an act as simple, and common, as a high-five.

Have a little fun, Senator. Don't lose your joy and spontaneity in the course of campaigning.

Obama's call it what it really is: TERRIOST FIST JAB

No need to turn the Senator into Arsenio hall. No trademark/signature moves thank you. Non-issue. Please continue reporting on why a gollon of gas cost more than a happy meal.

I totally understand what you mean Obama. If you sign one autograph, you have to sign every single one not to hurt anyones feelings. If you bump fist with one, you will be bumping fist forever. You are smart and we appreciate all you can do under this public microscope you are living in right now. GO Obama! You are the man!

With Fox News calling it a terrorist bump, I have to say someone out there will say it is some hidden "black" code or something stupid like that. And yes, there are people out there like that. They are called Bushies and still drive around with a W'08 bumper sticker on their car.

fist bumps are like high fives. stupid movements by people pretending to be hip.
they should go back to their garages with their model trains and pocket protectors.

OBAMA did the right thing this is stupid. the fact OBAMA did it on stage proves that he's a harvard square.

he and his wife are both ivy league elitist blacks.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter,
You've been posting the same thing over and over for weeks – you're not very clever – get a life!

Wow...I must be really missing something. Is OBAMA that great. I read the comments from all the news stories and think....this guy must truly be the second coming of Jesus. He can do no wrong and people love him.

Oh by the way, he comes from the same party that controls the Congress and Senate. It is very easy to lay blame on the President that has a lame duck Congress and Senate that will not push anything forward or help the people without fulfilling their own agenda.

Anyway, I am looking forward to the new Socialism where the governement gives everybody free things. Citizen or no citizen, it is FREE (paid for by all the hard working people of this country and given to all the lazy people).

I'm disappointed that Obama buckled on this just because Fake News called it a "terrorist fist bump". I still respect him, but he's been making too many concessions in recent weeks to appease the wack-jobs and appeal to moderates (none of whom care if you give a celebratory hand bump to your wife). Besides, if anything he didn't popularize this move, revived it; it was popular on the streets in the '70s.

OBAMA 08

Be who you are. Refuse to let the handlers shape your essence. Stand up for the right to speak honestly. General Clark did not say anything wrong about Senator McCain. He stated that military service alone does not qualify you for commander in chief. What is so wrong about that? I'm worried. It seems that the Republicans are succeeding in pushing buttons. Fight back by being true to yourself.

What's he afraid of? Why is he dumping it?
What is he trying to hide now?
Is THIS what he calls "Change"?

The "fist-bump" it neat and refreshingly unpretentious. Hope OBAMA continues to engage in it – never mind all those stuffy people who claim it is "unpresidential" (has somebody defined "presidential"?), who want to find fault with everything, who want to take the spontanaeity out of everything, who are just humourless.

Yo, some of you people seem very bitter! Why don't you relax and enjoy this history-making presidential election as it unfolds. This guy is the real deal. It's sad that he has to censor himself from fist-bumping. But it says a lot more about our society and it's hang-ups than it does about the candidate himself.

Look at how much fun was made of Hillary when she downed shots and beers with locals in, I believe it was, rural Pennsylvania. Or, recall how poorly it was received when she "remembered" that she ran for cover in Bosnia when she got off of her plane, only to subsequently see footage of herself receiving gifts from a little girl right there on the tarmac.

It's unfortunate, but these candidates are constantly under the microscope, and their detractors (or even the media) will use ANYTHING to get a leg up, improve ratings, or cast the candidate in a bad light.

So everybody just relax. You'd think twice about a lot of little things you might want to say or do too, if you were stuck in a fishbowl with EVERYBODY watching.

Peace Out.

Why is this News? when we have Servicemember dying daily on foriegn soil and the Cost of living in the US is out od sight......

So who Cares...<<<<=??????

What's he afraid of? Why is he dumping it?

Next up, Brittany gets fatter! Give me a break CNN, you're reaching for it now.

CNN. Why even bother with this ridiculous story? Fist bumping? Were your journalists in the office today twiddling their thumbs? Is this the best you could come up with? Give me a break! One word CNN. Relevance!

Obama .....what a jerk.

Poor Kid

What's really Good Mr. Obama? I think you have way to many Clinton folks on your team stripping your Character....

Finally, a CNN Ticker entry that actually elevates the political discourse of this election instead of sensationalizing inconsequential details while ignoring major issues and policy stances.
"The fist bump heard round the world"
Someday we'll be reading about it in history books.
After Obama loses of course, when he's revealed to be nothing more than an inconsistent Hollow Suit/Media Darling, who succeeded in creating the first election wherein the primary was decided by bad celebrity YouTube videos, lip-syncing sycophants and ill-informed Mellenials (of which I am one) who think the platform of Change, Hope and Belief is one which is grounded in reality, possibility, or trustworthiness.

Hopeful for believing in a change towards hope,

Aaron

A whole lot to do about nothing. Unfortunately the fist bump is actually old and really isn't meaning to be fadish more than it is sanitary. Shaking hands can be dirty depending on who hands your shaking. Some people don't wash there hands. Some cultures don't shake the hand you whip your butt with. Enough said.

How about the chest bump?

splitnation

Will you idiots stfu and go back to PUMA PAC, or Hillary.corny or wherever the hell it is you brainless fools sleaze from

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WILL HAVE HIS VACATION RANCH IN KENYA OVER HIS GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE. CAN YOU BELIEVE WE CAN ACTUALLY GET ANOTHER STATE BY JUST ELECTING OBAMA. KENYA WOULD BE THE 51ST STATE WHERE WORLD LEADER WILL BE HOSTED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AT HIS RANCH. FUNNY YAW!

He's a scary guy this Obama cat. He rolls and tumbles all the time in what he says he stands for, and then changes his mind, saying that was where he stood on the issue all the time.
He backs off FICA, a big issue for him in which he gave a speech a couple of months or so ago that he will fight to the end to stop the evil doers who invade our privacy rights and bring those telecommunication companies libal for their invasion of our privacy but no instead he says it was a good compromise last weekend when the House ruled to essentially give G. Bush exactly what he asked for, he doesn't support General Clark a 4 star General who headed the European Command in Europe and who is highly respected and won his war,and who is his surrogate, by throwing him under the bus to stand alone when it would have taken some guts for Obama to say, "that's right, I back General Clarke and he is right to say that McCain's being a POW doesn't give him presidential skills. But now, he just had a mind trip going on and was too worried that he would look like he was dissing McCain's Vietnam Vet status.
It's like Obama doesn't have a center of gravity inside of himself. Is he all head and ideas that constantly collide so that he can never know what he is going to do next? Doesn't he ever take a risk? Man, I don't trust him and I want to because I've been a Dem all of my life. He's a scary guy. I could go on and on about his philosophical changes of heart. I don't trust this guy to be our leader.

this is a race for being president of the united states of america, which used to mean something, and we are talking about a" fist bump." i dont even know what to say anymore, im disgusted at the process. i don't even know how you people argue about this crap everyday when none of it matters. who will make the country better in the next 4 years. mccain??? seriously??? i have yet to hear one good argument! knock off all the crap and vote for the person who at least is saying that things are set up wrong and washington isnt doing their job! at least then we have a chance. until then, companies and poloticians who represent those companies will run our country and represent us to the world. seriously??

It's a minefield out there. Every word, pause, micro-expression, action and reaction scrutinized. So why did Obama not have the common sense to refrain from trivializing his moment with the equivalent of slang?
The "fist bump" as it is called, may be interpreted to be anything from an "insider" greeting to a gang sign. It was completely inappropriate. Just another example of poor judgement.

well that proves it - he is a terrorist, gay muslim. i knew it.

Is this a news today? What is this to do with politics? CNN better find some good news finders and writters!

I'm an avid Obama supporter, but seriously, does this qualify as important news? Come on, CNN, give us something legitimate.

If these so called righteous Republicans thought it was so "strange", then why is their golden child, George Bush bumping fists. He bumped fist today with a little boy in the South.

Now that George is doing it, let's see what comments will be made. I'm sure it will be cool now and the Repubs will find a way to embrace it.

The movie Australia should be boycotted by all americans... why you ask because evertime an Australian calls an American a"Yank" which is short for "septic tank" as the "Aussie's " say all americans are full of sh#t. I have been here ten years with no way out and I have been abused at the hands of australian police and private citizens and furthermore News broadcasters like the ABC encourage anti american sentiment. Americans shouldn't visit Australia, they shouldn't support Australia Americans should treat Australians with total diregard and leave them in the outback they so fondly love.
If Obama wants to do something for America he should publicly denounce any relations between America and Australia. the amount of anti american sentiment bred by the Australian Government has grown in Australia since Kevin Rudd entered the Prime Ministers role. I shouldn't have to be afraid to say I am American but here in Australia I am.

Whatever! Back to the real news like people losing their homes and me trying to find them a rental because they've lost every dam thing!

That's interesting...when I saw the 'fist bump' live for the first time I wondered if these two are presidential enough. Will they respect the traditions of the White House? Are they trying too hard to appeal to the youth voter? I guess someone verbalized what many of us were thinking...I'm a youth voter and after seven years President Bush, I would prefer a true statesman representing our country...not a guy fist bumping leaders around the world.

Such negativity over a fist bump. Geez, people, get a life.

I can see your point, Barack, but I bet it takes less time than shaking a hand. If someone prefers to bump fists with you, why not?

I guess he thinks he invented that too.

What a phony.. steals speeches and mocks others as if he's superior. What a joke.

It is rather funny how they say those who support him overwhelmingly are very educated. I'm educated but I also have a keen sense of falsehoods and embellished persona's.

He's not for me at all. We lost the best choice in Hillary Clinton.

PUMA – no way for Obama...

Dear Sen. Obama,
I know campaigning is hard work, but please don't lose your joy and spontaneity along the way. You could have given the kid a thrill and shared a fist-bump. No one would think less of you, and if they did, so what?

NO MORE FIST BUMP??? That's it, I've had enough. I'm voting for Mccain.

What a shame– everything he does is examined under a microsope.
The man cannot naturally be himself. All of the youth in the world understood the fist bump was a visual of "we did it" YES WE CAN
All the old farts turned it into a terror sign. Some people are so pathetically out of step with the world they live in- so tired so xenophobic!

The fist bump, or the pound as it is akso known, is a cool way to greet and I understand that Howie Mandel of the television show Deal or No Deal also chooses this method of greeting due to his germ-phobic concerns.

I hope Barack continues it. It would be unfortunate if one of the most stupid and incompetent right wing talking heads in the media business, E.D. Hill of the Fox News Channel, could cause Barack to modify his coolness due to her outrageous, misguided comments after that prolific fist bump with Barack and his wife that night. Perhaps her frequent use blonde hair dye altered her DNA and affected her brain impulses to make such a comment linking the fist jab to terrorism–for those who missed it!

Somehow, I cannot come to terms with a "fist bumping' POTUS.
Then again I cannot seem to come to terms with Barack Obama...

Disenfranchised Hillary woman.

I'm finding it harder each day to get behind Obama.

EVERYTHING he does is based on politics - so obviously calculated.

Compared to Obama, McCain appears to be the candidate with the most CHARACTER. Never thought I would find myself thinking THAT about a Republican!

Michelle is the star of that fist bump photo with her pouty lip and strong right arm. Barrack should be so lucky.

It's not a fist bump. It's called a pound.

What's the matter Barry, not black enough? not white enough?
Is your deck out all of race cards?
Now you want to play joker's wild?

CNN gave the election to Obama.

Where is the likes of Bernard Shaw, Aaron Brown, Catherine Crier, etc.?

Fire Cafferty, Donna Brazille, Susan Malveaux, Anderson Cooper.

Keep: John King, Luo Dobbs–they may also keep Wolfe and Candy.

Go to your old self of reporting balanced news...

so what if that is something michelle and barack do to eachother maybe it means something between them two please this blog is stupid

Maybe you meant, "He will eventually reign on everything."

Who cares how he greets his wife & constituent children? This man's on his way to the top.

Whoops I must have typed fauxnews.com into my browser. I know CNN isnt reporting on a non-news story like this just like the initial "terrorist fist-jab" which was also not a story.

It would be nice to focus on things that actually matter in people's lives like maybe the war or the economy or education. Instead, we are constantly bombarded with whether Hilary and Obama had water or tea at their private meeting, whos flag pin was the largest and how Obama and Michelle wish each other luck. Congrats CNN for keeping us informed of useless nonsense.

That's too bad.

The future president Obama should be out there fist bumping all comers.

Don't people get tired of hating on Obama all the time. Please, it's getting old....

So he does a fist-bump w/ Jimmy Kimmel on national TV, his wife greets all the silly women of The View w/ a fist bump, but Sen. Obama now refuses the fist-bump greeting w/ a boy and leaves him hangin?? I guess someone told him it is no longer politically expedient. This man is incredible.

His voice trailed off huh? I bet it did.It's a kid! He could have humored the kid.

CNN...please start reporting the news.

LOL...........it's too bad the Idiot President we have now didn't nix...................."We Must Stay the Course"..........maybe if he did that we would had STAYED AWAY FROM A DEPRESSION................oh I forgot our Idiot Leader now calls it a Slow Down.........

Why is their coverage on this? If McCain stops saying "my friends..." during his speeches, will there be a news item on that, too? And he is not my friend!

Barack, don't put the kabosh on the fist bump. You only temporarily popularized it. If some people get jazzed behind it, that's their problem. You shouldn't have distanced yourself from Wesley Clark's statement either. He was spot on! Please, please be yourself, that's what we're buying.

Did you not see McCain's 'presidential' seal? TJ: nothing about Barack is pitiful. He is presidential since his convention speech of 2004. We will be very lucky to have him as our leader.

Yet another example of Obama having no real leadership capabilities, even when it comes to his own innoccous behavior. He is a totally scripted, focus-group tested candidate to the nth degree.

Let's dismiss these phoney baloney imposter candidates and get someone who is his own person!

I cannot take seriously a PRESIDENTIAL candidate who fist bumps.

He must be in California. The second report after this one says there is a tiolet trained monkey on the loose.

Why should he? All you angry people want to do, is make everything dirty and find fault. All you angry people get a life and quit being judgmental and opionated.

You guys at CNN are soooooo...you know what.

Stop this nonsense. If you have nothing to talk about you should just shut up.

I never liked it, but whatever–they're still a cute couple.

two words for Obama: roll over

Who cares , BO will spin the crap out of it anyway

Barack, keep the hand bump going. That's the price you pay for being famous. I'm sorry, but you have to own the hand bump from now on. Don't be afraid of it, enjoy it.

Obama is so ghetto ....This clinton supporter like millions of others are going help Mccain "bump" obama back to Chicago after November and "bump" Mccain into the whitehouse... obama is a phony ...

The caption over Michelle should read..."boy we really pulled one over on these buffoons....can you believe we're getting away with this?"

Obama has lost it. He was so great during the primaries, and ever since he won that he's been LAME. He's acting like Hillary now, doing anything and everything to get elected. Even if it's ridiculous. I don't like it.

Still, he's better than McCain. *sigh*

How effective can he be as President in dealing with world leaders when he can't even control his own advisers like Wesley Clark who was forced out of the military during the Clinton Administration.

He is 100% unelectable.
He will NEVER be president of this country.

Lol at all the comments. Obama is going to be President. It's a bad year for Republicans and Hillary Clinton can go back to New York and get off my TV.

I thought it was so cool-The bump showed his youthfullness.

If America wasn't so hypocritical politicians could actually show their real personality, but instead they are forced to play it straight. Everything they do is scrutinized as if there is a perfect person out there without any flaws.

What the heck? I'm hardly an Obama supporter but I have nothing against a fist bump. Do it, Barak! Stop trying to play both sides of the fence and stand for SOMETHING ALREADY! Even if it's just a darn fist bump.
STAND FOR SOMETHING, KERRY JR!!!!!!!

It's Ghetto.....

So hot!!!

He doesn't want to seem black so he is going to knock off the hip handshake

Will you PLEASE have some journalistic integrity and not report completely irrelevant crap like this?

Worth a shot.

Obama for president is already change our lives, country, the world, and our way of doing politic. Obama's wife is very smart, interligent, and beautiful. Therefore, we give it up for the brother.

This is a valid news issue. It goes far to show that Obama has no authenticity. What is wrong with the fist bump/jab? He stopped doing it because he is calculating enough to know that it does not enhance his image. He is willing to hide his true self to get elected. He has already lied about Rvv. Wright, NAFTA, troops withdrawal from Iraq, capital gains tax, public financing for his campaign – and he is not even president yet. Can you imagine how much longer this list would be if he is given 4 years in office? That is what happens when you vote for someone who has never had to take a position on any difficult position, and instead simply voted "present", and who then presents his ambivalence to the world as "judgment". That is a fairy tale!

Hope Obama will not take Kerry's soft looser's habits. Conservatives will throw dirt anyway, there is no reasons to pay attention to them. Their boss, the president's son, should be happy not to be in jail, why – not even being impeached yet.

Just another way for CNN to paint Obama in a negative light. How come CNN you're not talking about McCain's every move???? Because he is your darling, maybe and you're afraid to cover his gaffs???

It is absurd to observe or suggest that Obama started the fist bump. Athletes have been doing it before Obama.

It seems to me that America is in denial that a bi-racial candidate may become the next President of the United States. Never in my 40 year history as a political major have I witnessed total scrutiny of any candidate of the type of treatment that Barrack Obama is receiving. Watch the news media, papers, internet, etc.

Here is a test for you..... get a blank sheet of paper and write down all of the silly negatives that is being attached to Obama and compare them with McCain. Every step Obama makes or takes is analyzed. Uhmmm - and folks say it is not about race, but their hearts says otherwise (even conscientiously)

Now we got this stup issue about a hand bump.

Don't claim to be a Christian while being a hypocritical. And the worst part of all is that most Black American have never belittled Bush, Clinton, or any candidate like Obama is currently being treated.

A selection of candidate should be based on the issues, not on race - Black American having been doing this for years. So, I say to all other Americans, welcome to our world in choosing a candidate based on the issues impacting all Americans (in particular, the poor, women, and down trodden).

Thats the only bump he will have after he loses in November. Ofcourse he prefers to just bump michelle with his hand...would you want to kiss that rat woman lol. Or in his case........hmm well will see what october has instore there.

Go puma pac.

What a chicken little , I said it before , an I will repeat it again .
"HE IS NOT SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER " Maybe he should start over . By becoing a citizen of the USA. Learn the pledge. ( Noticed he has learned to wear a lapel pin.) Then quite FLIP FLOPPING .

Time he does all that it will be , year 2032.

NOOOOoooo Obama NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo

Don't you libbys worry, he'll come up with some other ghetto symbolic gesture. What an empty suit.... 110 lbs wet, with purple/blue lips. Just who your average white american needs representing them. Just go away already!

Just leave this man and his family alone! If you don't like him, don't vote for him. Get a Life! The man is one of the most decent powerful people out there. So sick of all the negative invalid comments about Obama.

Thanks to conservatives and FOX News anchors we must all follow the PC-approved methods for greeting one another. No more fist-bumps...

I'd like to know why everyone thinks Obama started this "fist bump" it's been around for YEARS!!! Stop giving the guy credit for everything! Hopefully Good Morning America gals will stop acting like fools by doing this as well.

Go HRC oops, I mean
Go McCain....

He should have done the bump. Had it been an adult or even a teenager, I could maybe see a more formal handshake, but it was a young boy. He could have sneaked it. Bill would have done the bump. hahahahahahahahaha.

good copy editing. i think they said "the fist bump heard 'round the world" NOT "the FIRST bump" duh

Fellows please give us all a break. Barack is essentially the ONLY choice for president. Put your hatred aside and give him a chance.

Do you REALLY want a warmonger like McCain who offers NO guarantee that he will even live long enough to complete his first term?? Not to mention his support of the 2 criminals in the white house now...
WMD lie will never be forgotten.

Is there nothing this man can do or say that does not go under the gaze ever commenting press. Can't we get on to something important? Like Britney Spears? America, get a grip. Let's just vote for Obama and hope this entire election nitpickiness ends.

A cute, private moment by a couple on the national airwaves and now people are attacking Obama because they just don't like him.

It's fine to not like Obama but the fist bump was cute and a lot better than the 5 minute french kiss of Gore and Tipper! lol

my husband and dont do it anymore either due to the fact thats it suddenly the "terrorist fist bump"..something we so commonly do everyday was tainted by the right and overused by the left

Barack IS BEING FOR REAL. You dumb a@#$# won't let him be himself because you are always nickpicking. Obama and his family are the most for real people and decent people who have ever been running for the White house. I have never in the history of this country, since I have been living, seen so many ignorant people always complaining about anyone. And Yes! it is because he happens to be a person of color. You dummies need to leave this man alone and concentrate on your candidate, Adulteror alzheimer McCain. Get off the internet and stop the soap opera mess.

maybe someone can fist bump him out of the nomination.

wow it hardly sounds like this was a serious, "uh, im sorry son, i just couldnt do that."

why is this being reported? seriously, i dont understand how humorless the news media is.

whats the problem with my comment.. Too much truth for one day??

Obama is a joke. Congratulations DNC You really messed up and gave us the weakest candidate. Can't answer questions and reads prepared speeches.

lol i feel bad for the little boy.

and stop trying to reintroduce yourself, you beat clinton which was unprecidented, so why change

o and from the Republican point of view, "Obama what an elitist. he wouldn't even show respect to a little boy"

Uh...I think Howie Mandel should get credit where credit is due, not Urkel.

Racists, burn in hell.

So, now this is his signature? Do you people reread what you've written? He's right. If he starts fist bumping, everyone will start sticking their fists out instead of their hands. That's when it becomes his signature. It is not. He also patted his Wife on the back. Do we expect everyone the turn their backs on him now. I think I've also seen him kiss her. Imagine.

You all are off base. The fist bump is done by 80% of the law students at my school. The possibility that it is a terrorist symbol is ridiculous. We all laugh about it. If we play that game, let's look at all the Bush and McCain–isms. McCain for example always says, "My friends" when he addresses crowds. Sometimes the crowds are not "friends" of America or friends of his. Should we tell him to stop? We finally have a man who is going to unite the nation. Obama is not just good for America, he is good for the world. So many countries hope we make the right decision and elect Obama. It is people who create these false stories about Obama that are taking away from our nationalism. We should be focusing on substantive issues. One of you made a comment that Obama is different one day to the next...Have seen MCCain? Wanted to ban drilling of more oil, now he changed his mind. Wanted to not take public campaign money, but he did (and now says Obama is wrong in HIS choices). He was for the war, then against the war, then wanted the war-and a surge. As far as Obama having the seal...I see Obama websites, stickers, advertisements, job postings....all I see is John McCain visiting Mexico. I respect John McCain as a war hero and American, but he should not be the President. Obama will be an excellent president. He is strong, but sensitive. Wise, but not stubborn. He is a good talker and a good listener. He cares for black and white, rich and poor...and the best idea of how he will do internationally...is that international polls show that other countries don't want McCain to win...they want America to pick Obama .

What!? A bump and no grind?

cnn you don't have no news today? what happen to the economy, the gas price, like that? I think you guys are sooooo obsesed of making Obama a bad person. Shame on you cnn.

GO OBAMA GO
OBAMA 08&12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is news?

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter:

Whereas other people didn't know enough to realize they'd lost.

It's too bad a black candidate has to deal with such harsh realisms. No white cadidate ever had to exercise such care in fear of appearing too white. Of course, it's only human also, to worry too much about "how things might look". Man, the historians are going to have a field day dissecting this presidential election. Ive never seen so much apoligizing for things by all the participants...Bill,Hilary, John, and Barrack. What the hell have we become as an electorate?

Thanks CNN for another awesome story!

No new news here. The word has always been that he hates working the rope line...will not sign autographs, etc. Nothing out of character, the guy is an elitist and does not have time for the little people.

What a shame the Democrats have put this jerk up as their nominee.

OK CNN do you really need to reach that far for a story on Obama?

A couple of things:

1) A fist pump/bump is really no big deal. It's an expression that none of you tight wads would understand and/or appreciate. It's hilarious how something outside of the "accepted norm" is somehow linked with terror or anything else confounded in macabre.

2) I'm a little disappointed that Barack didn't respond to the kid. Again, it's a generational thing that the elderly (yes, I chose my words wisely). The refreshing thing about Barack is that he connected with the youth and wasn't afraid to be who he is/was.

I'm a little disappointed, but not enough to vote McCain

Oh brother. Before this process is over with, people won't know who Obama is – this is just one more flip-flop. Restore Hillary Clinton's candidacy. Print her name in on the November ballot. Reject McCain and Obama.

No!

Keep it!

It's fun and human. Let the critics blow it out their... well... you know.

Please watch the fist bump Obama, the extreme right will somehow link that to some liberal terrorist act!!! Obama 2008.

Give me a break. Didn't your folks see the President at the USAF Academy graduation? Running chest bumps, and arm curling.

I don't get why this is even an issue that we're thinking (and writing) about when we are trying to elect a new president. Let's discuss issues....not how you say hello to your friends and family. Very weird to me.

Absolutley Repulsive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And discusting for this Country. Great job HOBO, keep showing your colors!!!!!!!!

Geez, Obama...it's Okay to be just a normal every day person that the people can relate to AND a presidential candidate – maybe even the president some day. If you can't respond to the kids (think "kissing babies) I'll not cast my vote in your direction...bummer Clinton's gone from the race.

Obama what is wrong with you? You are being overly careful these days. Why diss your supporters like that. Come on now – you are kinda getting on my nerves with all of this butt licking and repudating everything your surrogates say because John McCain wants you to. Just chill – I thought the fist bump was cool. Just my opinion.

So maybe Barack prefers to shake peoples hands, and wanted to retrun to the customary handshakes, why is this on the top of the political ticker.

I wnat to know what jobs McCain was promising to the Columbians, and to Mexico, while here at home people are losing their jobs.

I would not read too much into this... same with most stupid stories like "Obama ordered blueberry waffles – what can it mean?!" Obama also has a sense of manners etc... a fist bump should be between equals, like Barack and his wife, or two friends on equal footing. A little boy is not the equal of a presidential nominee, and the boy should be taught to extend a hand for a handshake.

This guy will do anything to get elected

Queue the Obama isn't fit to be president because he wouldn't do a simple fist bump nonsense....

Yea right, like we need Flavor Flav in the White House. Elect Obama and this is what you will get.

People have been fist bumping for years..... Good grief, the Obamas did not invent it any more than Gore invented the internet.

I love you Barack! The Hope for Tomorrow and Today! The fist bump was a moment of genuine affection and I loved it!

This is worthless...

Obama has been put on a leash.

This is not news....

I still don't get why Clinton supporters won't vote for Obama. Have you read the issues and noticed how similar Obama and Clinton are? Even both Clintons will agree to this statement. I am a Clinton supporter, but will gladly vote for Obama. Take heed. By switching to McCain, you're voting another "W" into office and when we're "bomb-bomb-bombing Iran" as McCain himself said, we'll be left figthing three wars and bringing the darkest days to America. Educate yourselves first on the issues and then decide.

THANK GOODNESS!! FIST BUMPING IS A "HOOD" VERY MALE GESTURE-TOTALLY UNFITTING FOR ANY WOMAN, LET ALONE A CANDIDATE FOR FIRST LADY.

Better ditch it, cause it's really complicated for some to wrap their minds around it.. It's been exhibited during sporting events over and over again,..all in a sudden, it's a terrorist 'fist-bump'?

Vote!

Ever notice a majority of the articles about Barak are about something irrelevant? (Fist bump, shirt off back, Obama girl, etc?) Me thinks he might lack substance or maybe he is so tightly controlled that the media has no real access....either way, not presidential qualities.

HE IS A SNOB

just your typical politican obama is

He is showind his true colors.

Hope he loses.

It's called a 'tater' not a fistbump, Gimme some tater -

I can't believe I am commenting on this, but here I go.

With gas prices , wars being fought, flooding, fires, people loosing their homes, jobs being lost, tornadoes, global warming, paying more for food.

What did people think when the famous kiss was seen on Oporah,

This man is from a younger generation and culture unlike WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant ) gentlemen who have held the position of President of the United State in the past.

I wounder if we will want to know if he pulls his toilet paper from the top or bottom? or if he puts the cap on the toothpaste, or does the wear briefs or boxers? or if he waits the full two minutes to rinse his mouth out with mouth wash and what brand of toothpaste?

This whole thing is cute.

Smart move on Obama's part. Why give the fools concerned with such silliness the ammo to start whining that he's leading young Americans astray by not setting a good example with a "proper", patriotic, firm, capitalist, All-American handshake.

*severly rolling eyes*

As a retired political consultant I can say with confidence that Obama was told, in no uncertain terms by the people he pays him to tell him things in no uncertain terms, that he had to knock that off. He's already got the votes of anyone who would fist-bump anyone else neatly sown up. What he needs is the polite-handshake and hat-tipping crowd.

Thank you for saying to the boy even though you do not mean any insult.
The media was waiting for another bashing.

What an arrogant cuss!!!! Tell this guy to get a life outside of DC and back in Illinois where he belongs. This kid thought he had 'made it' and the best Obama can do is disss the kid??? Just another politican and JUST WORDS!!! This is only the beginning America! If he is willing to diss a kid – just wait until he diss's all of us!!!!!!!!!!

CNN, please report real news. It is that slow a news day ?

Where do you think the staff got the idea?

WHY IS THIS NEWS?!

Who cares?

He will eventually renig on everything.

Good thing he nixed his phoney presidential nominee seal....that was pitiful.

Everyday a new position, a new image. Will the real Barack Obama please stand up?

"Clinton,no, wait McCain Supporter"

You are a moron!

am i the only one who thinks michelle obama looks just like omarosa?

except more spiteful and hate-filled towards others?

for someone who wrote a thesis whining about how she thought she'd never fit into society, she seems to be doing pretty well, huh??
woe is her.

Its called a "pound" and its been around for 17 years at the very least.

I am sure he doesn't want to have to salutate everyone that way, its something special for just him and his wife.

it's a couple thing I guess...

It'll take more than dropping the juvenile fist-bump to make Obama look more presidential. Of course, he tried copying the seal of the President of the United States and had to drop that too.

Ever wonder why the rest of the world likes Obama so much? He's the final step in the trivialization of the United States. The rest of the world can't wait to see the only remaining superpower reduced to their level, and Obama is their dream come true. Let's be honest : do the leaders and citizens of foreign countries want a strong U.S. president, or some lightweight they can ignore and push around?

I agree, no need to dump the bump. Breaks through all that pretentious garbage that leads to imperial presidencies.......

It is not his friggin "signature fist bump". He did it once for Christ's sake. The media must be on crack...

People need to get over the fist bump. Its the norm with the younger generation. My exhusband and I and all of his family used that all the time. I am a blonde hair blue eyed born and bred American Christian. I hard think that would make me a terrorist. Older people need to get with the times. Fist bump is in and I"m glad we'll have a president human enough to use it. I'm just sorry he has to quell a natural gesture for him and the younger generation just to appease old people.

That this garnered so much publicity is absolutely amazing. The fist bump is nothing new ... people have been doing it for a long time. But the love-struck media had to make a big deal of Obama doing it. He's either a) really smart to stop doing it, because he knows the foolish press will lose sight of what's really important and start talking about his hand gestures again, or b) really dumb to give up the guaranteed publicity. I'm not quite sure which it is ...

Pathetic...

First he runs as far to the left as he can to win the nomination...

Now we are seeing him run as far to the right to try and fool people to win the November election...

Im not fooled.

Obama is right to change his approach. That is what makes him unique. He doesn't let anything define who he is.

McCain can't come up with anything that is exciting. And believe me he is not presidential at all. He looks like a angry mean old man that hates everything.

I think McCain and Cindy might want to borrow Barak handlers. Their images are quite outdated.

What is his problem?? Get the nomination and become an idiot??

Who Cares!!!!!!

Mr. Obama, could you please use that Fist on McCain's half operating weak brain...
OBAMA (2008 -16)

The bump is endearing. Don't lose it. There is nothing un-presidential in it. It has a touch of humanity. It's even sexy when he knuckle-bumps his wife. We need the levity.

Obama is right, if he continues fist bumping, the republican media like FOX News, will focus and expand on it this not serious issue, making him look "Un-Presidential," while at the same time, focusing on serious issues for John McCain.

Obama is thinking ahead.

Obama doesent fistbump with white kids, he will lose his street credentials.... (HEAVY SARCASM... but its funny..)

Kerry '04.

Churchill's V for Victory during WW2; thumbs up anytime (meaning good job), gimmie 5 in sports and other competitions, and so on - all good symbols and nothing to fear. The fist-bump is just another symbol meaning well done and is nothing like the raised fists of the black Olympians in the days of "black is beautiful." People should take a deep breath and move on to something more serious like global warming or the decline of America.

I love how the joke he was making is lost on people..

what kind of a gesture is that? Whatever NObama camp comes up with is a big joke....

Aw c'mon CNN; I know ya love this guy but he really isn't the right man for the job if we want to protect this nation, but then, your not in it for that are you? I know you just can't handle my comments

NEWSFLASH – Obama started the High Five and is now charging people who do it.

CNN – Is this really news?

Ridiculous.... CNN Is obsessed with Obama. Where is the 'real' coverage of issues. CNN has become pathetic. This is just an indication of how Obama is not really his own person - but the result of groomers and handlers.

is this even a real story...there is not even a full quote

Aw c'mon CNN; I know ya love this guy but he really isn't the right man for the job if we want to protect this nation, but then, your not in it for that are you?

This is news? Really? Issues and solid reporting, please. If anyone can recall what that means...

OBAMA '08!!!

There! Is the liberal CNN filter satisfied now?
Once again I'm counting today's tickers and other than Obama's plan to spend my taxpayer dollars on religious groups, expanding the program that Bush already started, (criticized by the left when Bush did it, praised now that Obama wants to even expand it) I don't see any entry discussing any issues. It's about irrelevant campaign tactics or worse...

Has anyone ever watched a baseball game? Guess people would be happier if they hugged and kissed each other after every hit. I'm sorry but I am lost on the raucous on this one.

I'm not an Obama supporter, but I saw absolutely nothing wrong with the fist bumping. As a young Cacausion male, I find it to be an acceptable greeting that puts me at less exposure to germs.

The real shame here is that the man can't be himself without somebody trying to overanalyze everything he does. The fist bump has been around for YEARS and just because a presidential candidate does something that appeals to the YOUTH THAT SUPPORT HIM, the critics come out of the woodwork with all of the rhetoric about terrorism and gangs and such. GET REAL...and WAKE UP PEOPLE! Like Gary of El Centro said, it's everywhere...Howie, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, WWE, PGA...and it's not just because Obama and his wife did it!!! I guess if Clinton or McCain does the 'bump' it won't be a big deal huh? Look people, it's an action of casual respect to a person...not some terrorist or gang sign or some 'black' thing as some of you HATERS have put it...(HATER = FAKE DEMOCRAT = Clinton Supporter that turns to McCain because they don't want a black president – YES, WE KNOW YOUR REAL INTENT)...so get off your high horses and find something else to talk about...

This is news, Barack and Michelle's fist bump? Of course it is, why would CNN report about McCain not paying taxes on one of his seven homes for four years, that isn't news, but the fist bump is.

What a waste of white space....

though i find it annoying i also do not find it as something barack should stop. it is a bit "common" in the sense he is like us all.

Granted, i still will vote for McCain because of otther reasons. Hillary is sorely missed

I think we ought to dump more than the bump. VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE, WISDOM, PROVEN PATRIOTISM, NO YELLA BELLY; VOTE McCAIN 2008

Nothing cute or Presidential about it. Another attempt to exert some black pride. Howie, does it because he's obsessive compulsive, and won't touch anyone enough to shake their hand. The DNC, Left Wing Media, and Super Dummies, have done our nation a huge disservice. Unfortunately, now we have just a pathetic old man, and a racially challanged/confused, inexperienced rooky, to choose from. AMERICA UNITE! WRITE IN... HILL AND BILL! '08 WE KNOW THEY CAN! BECAUSE THEY HAVE BROUGHT OUR NATION BACK FROM EXACTLY THE SITUATION WE ARE NOW IN. IT'S A NO BRAINER...PLEASEEEE THINK ABOUT IT!!!

Primary Barack was a cool cat... now he's too centrist to dap? What a disappointment. I'll still vote for him but this is part of a pattern... and it's really sapping my enthusiasm. This is not the candidate that I voted for in the primary.

This is "news?"

Good God. You know, there are about 50 million voters out there insisting they don't know a thing about Obama's positions on the issues. How about some attention to remedying that?

So... why does Obama hold a copyright on the fist-bump according to CNN? Does Bush hold a copyright on walking and waving at supporters in turn?

How cheesy...fist bumping your wife on such an occasion?? This guy is all about trying to be cool but when you look under his charade you find a conflicted individual. I find nothing to agree with, with Barak Obama.

Woa! Are we completely out of things to say about Obama????

This is not news. This is "Entertainment tonight"! Lets focus on the issues, not the props.

Why nix it? Between him and his wife, I think it's cute. I hope people aren't insinuating that fist bumping is too "black" or "street" and are encouraging him to stop because of whatever subliminal message it might hold. Lame. This is 2008, people. And haters, get over yourselves, really.

Fist Bump? I believe you mean "terrorist fist jab". FAUX news sure can be funny sometimes.

How dumb is Obama? Now hes gone and made the idiotic thing an issue just like they wanted him to. Does he have a brain? Can he think on his own? Or is he going to run to the barber shop when far-right lunatics to critique his hair cut? Just plain stupid on Obamas part.

So he left a little boy hangin' ..... What a pompous jerk

No more appeasement; vote for McCain.

The "pound" or "Dap" has been around for several years now...well before they started calling it "the fist bump." It's no big deal really....just an acknowledgement. Why should Obama stop it?

Obama

How pitiful. Can the Republicans think of anything better?

Hey all you independent thinkers, do some research and look at the facts. Find out how many times Obama has not voted when he had the opportunity. Who is this man? Do you really know what his ideals are? Look at his history and the facts and THINK before you vote. Don't just follow the lemmings. You're are voting for more than prom king.

Anyone who has been alive at any point during the past 20 years or so would know that the 'fist bump' is pretty common – much like a 'high five' – ever play in or watch a sporting event ?

The person who coined this "move" the "fist bump" must have been in a nursing home for the last ten years. This has been called "the pound" or giving "a pound" and is a generally accepted salutation under this name. Calling it a fist pump is like calling a high five a "flat hand collision".

It's silly to run from each and every criticism. It allows the opposition to dictate your agenda. It's time for some trailblazing ideas, customs, and yes, demonstrations of solidarity.

Sorry, Athletes have been fist bumping for several years. Is this really news worthy? Let's have some news coverage on all the jobs being outsourced and gasoline prices increasing rather than Sen Obama's fist bumping or not or Sen McCain's military service. No wonder American's are dumbed down.

You have got to be kidding me. With all the problems this country faces, this not even an issue. I would have had more respect if he stuck by his guns and did his thing his way. This country is in a bad way if this is what makes news, please!

Why is this such an issue?

The fist bump is a common greeting/acknowledgement.... no big deal. I think that the reason for all of this press coverage is because the media is just now learning something new..... it must be tough to be in such a sheltered world... get out of your bubble Washington,DC Press!

No more Terrorist Fist Jab? What will FOX news talk about now?

Howie is a germaphobe, he won't shake hands with anybody.

Obama is being guided by a team that wants him to stay right down the middle. That is just what will kill him in the election. The voters will see through his facade and turn on him.

I'm glad he continues to flip/flop on issues in an effort to follow his handlers.

Makes it much easier to defeat him in November.

To the first post: There is little that Obama can do to look less "presidential" than Bush. But if you're willing to doom the nation because your candidate didn't win the nomination, go ahead and vote for McCain.

These two are the biggest phoneys to be from the DNC

Why is this news? Does this really matter to *anybody*?

What is wrong with this country? Why is this news?

A question for "Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter"... why the animosity? This isn't even a serious issue... Fist bump? Really? Your ex-candidate seems able to support the Democratic nominee... which of Obama's policies keep you from doing the same? Finally, do you truly believe that your comment contributes to the debate besides just making yourself feel a little better and look spiteful and childish to everyone else?

Did B.O. learn that fist thing in his NFL days?

Crap! Are you really serious about this election? Is this the kind of crap you want people to spend time on instead of raising serious issues for discussions? You guys a shame to this country!

How come no one mentions that fact that he also patted her on the butt?

Wow. You guys are really pathetic. No wonder our elected officials are reduced to this pathetic pandering. Please report on something that actually matters. Stories like this prove while U.S. news is a joke.

And by the way, he didn't invent that "fist jab". Its called a "dap" and has been around for years you freaking morons.

geeez!

I guess he doesn't need people calling it a "Terrorist Fist Jab" Even thought there are pictures of the First Bush doing it with a tennis player. Also Al Pachino does it in Oceans Thirteen. But with BO it's a "Terrorist Fist Jab"..

so few comments. If the article were about Hillary, I would not have time to read all the comments.

O... we should vote Howie for president then. This isn't a game show. This is our children's future that Obama wants to flush Some can say smoking crack is widely accepted. Let him bump his way right out of the race... fine with me and the rest of the decent people in the country.

To: Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter-if you focus on such petty issues and ignore that fact that the next President will be responsible for adding the next Supreme Court Justice (or two or three), then you are truly not a Clinton supporter. Go ahead-Send our sons to war and tell our daughters they have no choice.

I guess he thought that might hurt him with the white vote and it would. But I think people would have overlooked that a lot more than when him and his wife performed the fist bump. I guess when you are trying to act like a white and get the vote you had better forget the fist bump. I am sure the other leaders of the other developed countrys really liked that gesture. I was trying to figure out a word to describe it and guess "Ghettiosh" is the best I can do.

It's all good. He's been doing the fist bump forever. He's tired now. It's the media that's so fascinated by it. It's been around forever.
Obama 08' &12'. ***fist bump***....

Really? Obama bumps a fist and it's equivalent to the shot heard round the round allusion (Revolutionary War). What is wrong with you people? Blindly following. And oh, he counts on it for sure. *sigh*

TO THE REPUBLICAN THAT FALSELY CLAIMS TO BE A CLINTON SUPPORTER PRESIDENT OBAMA SURE KNEW ENOUGH TO BEAT THE CLINTONS. AND AFTER THAT IM SURE MCCAIN DOESNT STAND A CHANCE. CHECK THE SWING STATE POLLS. AND STOP LYING ABOUT BEING A HILLARY SUPPORTER.

Is there nothing sacred? This belonged to THEM! I say keep it in the act.

must have been a slow news day....to report this "fist bump thingy"

It's obvious that Obama meant if he pounds one hand, or shakes one hand, he will have to shake hands for hours so there is no reason to start it up if he is in a hurry.

OBVIOUSLY!

"Clinton, no wait, McCain Supporter" I am curious why you and so many other Clinton supporters will vote for a candidate who is so different than her. I really cannot understand the reasoning. You support a candidate who is so different than McCain and then when she does not have the nomination you don't support the candidate who is the closest to her. Also when you say things like "making BO appear presidential" that can easily be taken as his natural appearance is not presidential...hmm, I think I realize now why you'd rather see McCain.

That should be 'his family thing'.

Are y serious with this story CNN? Please tell me aston kutcher wrote this article, becuz this is a joke

why does the press make such a big deal out of the dumbest things. Seriously, who cares!

Geez, the world is about to crash with multiple wars, global climate crisis, economic despair, and on and on.

And this is what the news coverage is about.

What is the freaking big deal here with the fist bump. We got more pressing issues at hand here and CNN is talking about fist bump. OMG!!!!!!!!
Talk to me about rising gas and food prices, jobs that are being outsourced... and you have the gall to post a POLITICAL TICKER ABOUT A FREAKING FIST BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm absolutely lost for words here..........................

Go Obama...The wind is against your back and the enemy stands before you, but we will still press on and in the end we will raise. Then maybe CNN will post something credible.

True, why give the pundit sewage more gruel to chew on!!

I'd like to see a presidential candidate with enough self confidence that modifying his behavior due to Fox News hit piece journalism would be repugnant to himself.

I feel bad for the guy, there are so many racists and low life swift boaters out there he has to be so careful about every little thing he does. Both candidates are decent people, both have strong points, and both have flaws, but let's focus on the issues. I personally feel that Obama is the best choice we have BETWEEN THE TWO CANDIDATES THAT WE HAVE, I fear that we will continue to spiral downwards under McCain's watch. Obama is not a muslim terrorist, and to the other extreme he is not the messiah ... he's a pretty intelligent and reasonable politician that again ... is the best choice we have. Reject him for his policies if you really want McCain, not because he is black, stupid lies that he is muslim and an activist, what he former minister said, something he or his wife mispoke about, and other ridiculous propaganda.

That's EXACTLY what I'm looking for from a president of the United States of America... gang bangers in my neighborhood do this all the time!

Good Grief! I suppose this type of thing qualifies him for president.
VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM; VOTE McCAIN!!!!

He had to drop the preacher, had to dis Wes Clark who said nothing inaccurate, and now he's got to drop one more bit of what makes him charming. Obama, we're losing the real you buddy. Don't lose what made us love you in the first place.

dont be a sell out now obama

theirs about half of bracken county isn't voting this yr. thats sad but they don't trust oboma and me i'm voting mccain oboma doesn't have enough experence to run are country mccain does he know's how to fight a good battle if he has to with the house and rep. and senators remember he is a pow so he know's how to handle himself so mccain in 08 go go mccain go go i'm behind you and i hope my friends and family change their minds befor nov. and vote mccain all the way

It is almost ludicrous that Senator Obama would send out Wesley Clark to defend his comments about Senator McCain.

It is just another smoke and mirror tactic by Senator Obama. He looks at his personal accomplishment resume, which is a single page compared to Senator McCain's "book" and decides to send Clark out to say McCain is running for "fighter pilot."

Senator Obama, stop these stupid tactics that worked in the Primary. You are in a General Election for President of the United States of America. Debate McCain, go to town hall meetings with him...then let "We" the People decide.

CNN, please stop the gossip column and vet the candidates.

This is crap..not news...anything else to report??? Very weak CNN.

How about a story on something meaningful rather than this nonsense.

CNN . .why is this news???

He cares about his image so much he won't even ease up around a child? The fist bump with his wife looked absurd and forced, but who cares if you humor a kid?

I personally thought that was the cutest fist bump. Usually, you see a bunch of guys watching a sporting event that does that or the "high five." When a man can do that with his wife that says: "not only is she is wife but also his friend".

are you kidding me? the fist bump is as much a terrorist message as i don't know what. i've been doing fist bumps with kids i've been coaching for 15 years. an example of over-reacting as i've ever seen!
lighten up.......

Gary, Howie Mandel does it because he has a neurosis about germs. Practiced custom? Sorry...I don't need my President fist bumping, raising the roof, etc. I just need him to be sincere, comfortable, natural...while being polished, professional, and well....Presidential. Fist bumping is not Presidential.

tabloid journalism...

Well, he's changed a number of policy stances, namely:

1. Standing firmly with the right wing on Israeli politics. He used to be very Palestinian friendly, but now I don't know what to think after his Jerusalem "undivided" speech.

2. He is far more supportive of Nafta and free trade **AFTER the Democratic primaries. He sure pulled a fast one on those blue collar workers in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

3. Support for retroactive immunity for telecommunication companies that provide customer information.

So, why not ditch the fist bump? Just another sign that he is alreay a changed man

FIST BUMP HEARD AROUND THE WORLD......

OH BROTHER..... I FEEL LIKE PUKING....TYPICAL MEDIA OBSESSIVE ADORATION FOR BO.

BRING BACK HILLARY FOR SUBSTANCE AND MATURITY. HILLARY FOR VP.

SI SE PUEDE CON HILLARY. VIVA HILLARY! TO NEW YORKERS: WRITE IN HER NAME IF SHE'S NOT SELECTED FOR VP.

War in Iraq, economy in recession, Bush and McCain wanting to attack Iran, problems on top of problems... And we are talking about a "fist bump"

CNN is a disgrace.

I love the fist bump. It's like..........I'm ready.........Let's do this! Take it to the next level.

GAH!!!

No! Obama, this has to stop! You are caving too much to McCain. If this keeps up you are going to compromise and pander yourself into oblivion.

Don't try to make yourself pleasing to the pundits, because you can't. They will just keep picking at till you are gone.

This isn't news.

how petty can people be.....

Yeah, is there a point to this?

Why is this news? This stuff is so irrelevant to me. Just as Gary stated above me, fist bumping is a harmless and widely accepted practice. People, there are much more critical issues that warrant our attention than this ridiculous babble about fist bumping.

I hope Obama realizes he needs to be himself. I think Americans can handle the fist bump after enduring almost 8 years of being given the finger by our current president.

my guess...
"If I start that.. then everyone will want me to do it."

and then he'd miss someone at some point, it would be seen as a slight, the media would be all "he doesn't like cancer patients? how dare he!", etc..

I do love CNN. It is a great news network. So take time to sort out what is really necessary to put on the CNN ticker. No meaning to start a thread just for the sake of starting a thread. Will America be safer by us knowing this request/refusal of fist bumping? Will the gas price be affordable if we know about it? Will Mugabe fail in Zimbabwe if we discuss this thread? Let's think about. Thanks.

smart move, its not very presidential...what next 'high five' putin?

we're staying home this july 4th cuz gas is too high, but by all means, cnn, do a story on obama's fist bump nuttiness.

Correction on my commetn that's he shouldn't have to stop it..............................

Oh Dumb CNN!!! There was a fist bump before the Obama's did it. Journalism is dead. God, why did you take Tim Russert away and leave us with CNN?

"If I start that …"

"I will have to fist bump everybody from here to kingdom come", or something to that effect, is obviously what he was saying.

I don't understand why this is so offensive to people. He should have to "stop it" for any reason. Poor little boy, how cool would it have been for him to tell his friends "Barack Obama gave me some dap!"

What's the big deal? The "fist bump" in widely used, acknowledged and accepted in many US communities. Get over your pompous selves!!!

Barack and Michelle were very natural and unihibited when they were doing the fist bump but unfortunately the media and the general public influenced by the media ,as usual , turned it into a hackneyed parody and a bad joke. Too bad, because they looked so nice and friendly to each other. They were definitely not just a stiff husband and a stiff wife of the same boring mold as McCain and his imperious wife whose name I can't even remember.

Why does the mainstream media act like this is some new phenomena invented by Obama? People have been "smashing the rock" in my neck of the woods for like the past 10 years ... I figured it was ubiquitous across the USA ...guess not.

fist bump? it's called daps, ok

July 15 everyone wear something Blue to show that we are proud of what Hillary accomplished in the run for presidency and even if you do not support Hillary to show that a women could do anything she wants to do.

Why is this news????

The fist bump isn't that big of a deal. Who cares if he does it or not. Get on with the real issues and important tasks.

Obama 08

I'm disappointed in Obama, he's just doin whatever it takes to win, starting to look like a political puppet already

whats wrong with the fist bump? why not be yourself?
somebody please explain to me whats wrong with the fist bump?
is it offensive?
is it a terroristic threat?
is it an insult?
or is it just too black for america?

Even this uptight white dude knows that the fist bump, while not something remotely approaching "presidential" in nature, is a greeting or gesture with relatively new, yet deep roots in American culture. Face it racists and geezers: like it or not, this is America's new direction.

Obama flipflops on fist bumps. Seems like a fist bump would be a very authenic way to connect with young people. This is exactly why he comes off as elitist, because there is no authentic Obama. Very sad.

To be fair McCain also missed his youth opportunity this week. Spencer Macke ,who earned Sen. John McCain's admiration for selling $4,000 worth of yellow ribbons to benefit troops abroad. So they offered to reward for the 6 year old and his 5 year old sister with a chance to ask the Republican presidential contender five questions. Spencer asker "Were you ever in a tank" reading from a notebook. "Did you ever use a M-16?" McCain answered he had never fired an M-16, the weapon of choice during his time in the Vietnam War, but he flew with a standard combat pistol. He said being president isn't like being a king because the executive, legislative and judicial branches are supposed to provide equal leadership. Piper asked "Is being the president like being a king?" and "What does the president do all day?" As for what the president does all day, McCain described meetings and foreign travel and how the president should work with Congress to resolve the mortgage loan crisis. McCain's answers were so over their heads that it made McCain seem really questionable in the parenting dept. Again, very sad.
The over all point is you need to meet your all your constituants where they are, not just ones you are pandering to.

I'd feel a whole lot better if he'd straighten out his position believeably on his muslim status and his I'm with them if it comes to that positions. They've complained so much about what they don't like about America, how about something they do like about America, like the free college educations, scholarships, special deals on house purchasing by politicians, special loan deals, etc., etc., etc..............

Senator Obama initially agreed to take part in a series of informal debates and then he changed his mind and says that he wants substantially less debates and he wants them more structured to the issues he feels that he is "stronger" on. He also stressed how he preferred to take part in public financing, but we know what happened when he saw how much money he could get...and I don't believe for a minute that no "special interests" are financing him.

Maybe he should dump his practice of misrepresenting his stances on the issues, then he would actually start earning a little bit of the trust that so many people have put in him.

Just another politician.

Obama, c'mon! Not to fist bump a kid? I think he is a little bit too concerned about what right-wingers think. The hell with them and what they think about the fist bump! Don't act based on the right wing psychos of this country because they are uptight. Relate to the people. Every great president had ways to relate to the people...Kissing babies is one of them. You are going to stop doing that because you're afraid that FOX and right-wingers are going to label it as 'Jihad'. This is just plain ridiculous.

great move on BO part.

CNN, please email me when you plan on resuming news journalism.

To anyone who pretends they were for Clinton before they were for McCain... admitting that you're a Republican must be a difficult thing to do, but it is also the first step toward your Recovery..

Ba-dump-bump!

it's a slam dunk got them fooled this time... now what//// votes 138 times present in the united states senate.. true leadership non commital......clinton 2012

it is stupid that people are trying to make news out of this. There's nothing wrong with the fist bump. There's nothing wrong with deciding not to do it with strangers. This and Clark and Clinton and even Powell – not so important. GET OVER IT, and let's talk about real issues, like how many soldiers are wound/injured in Iraq and exactly what progress Bush et al have really made, and whether we should negotiate or kill first, or whether we should rebuild our country's crumbling infrastructure....

DID AN OBAMA SPOKESMAN SAY THIS...? IS THIS REALLY NEWS...?

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter, you have always been a Republican. You don't fool anybody invoking Hillary's name. Everything you write is anti-Democrat. You should change your handle or change your message. You are in no way believable as a disaffected Democrat. Come on out of the Republican Party closet and stop Hating on Obama. You're just mad he is much, much, much smarter than you!

The fist bump is just an updated version of the high five. So why is everyone making such a big deal about it? If you don't want to vote for Obama then simply don't vote for him. But , please stop this ridiculous nit picking him to death. At first the question everyone was asking was he black enough and now it's seems as if he's being portrayed as being too black. As a you man it really makes me wonder if our country has moved above its troubled past.

THE TRUE BARACK OBAMA IS NOW COMING FORWARD. HE HAS NO FEELINGS. WHAT A DISGRACE.

The fist means Black Power. Its not white enough.

Oh what a shame....athletes, guys, & friends do it all the time...I see guys at the gym do it all the time...heck I do it to my husband when I'm trying to be cool or like one of the guys...and that was before the Obama's did it.....these wacko neoconseritives with their over analyzing and being out of touch with regular people, want everyone to be uptight just like them

Great story CNN...You suck!!

fist bumps are cool, young and new, unlike John Mccain.

VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

who the hell cares, lets talk about issues CNN!!!!!!

Shaking hands in large crowds is already tough on a politician's hands. Just imagine how beaten up their hands would be if they spent their time bumping fists with person after person in large crowds of people, day after day. The fist bump from the video was a genuine moment of warmth between two people who share great affection for each other, and it was nice of the boy to want to share such a gesture with Mr. Obama. But the candidate is right- if he starts doing fist bumps during his political tours, it could get out of hand. Now isn't there something more substantial to report on- poverty, crime, war?

I guess he has been told maybe it appears too "non something" that will make him appear not the type for Presidential material. Some body must have complained otherwise he wouldn't be stopping it. And to Gary – Howie on Deal or o Deal does a fist bump because he is absolutely paranoid about germs and will not shake hands or even touch anyone if he doesn't have to. The first bump is about as close as he will get to touching someone, other than when people come and grab him and he has no control over that.

Who cares! Is this really news worthy?

Snore.......

Who cares about a fist bump? How is that even news? Seriously, you all graduated from journalism school to chase the hard-hitting truth about a.....fist bump?

thats what i mean when i say he is talking white

"The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate popularized the move..."

What?

That has been around and popular for some time.

I think I've been doing the fist bump since 1988 or something.

It will be a shame if he stops, as the fist bump gives off the impression of laid-back youthful ease, qualities clearly lacking in our current constitution burning, tin horned dictator president.

Just be yourself and do the darn bump already.

This whole thing is ridiculous. My husband and I have been doing that now for over 8 years. Get a grip people. It's just a little unity love between husband and wife... or friends, or supporters.

Now this will falls in the "Why is this news" Category. It have much more important issues, to report on.... The "fist pound" is not news CNN.. Thank You

Why is this news?

obama is becoming to "cautious"!!!!

dont wear a flagpin/do wear one

dont be seen taking pictures with muslim women/do take one

do the fist bump/dont do the fist bump

what that tells me is that his "professional handlers"(people who seek jobs & positions of authority should he win)

are starting to make him "robotic to the american people"

MICHELLE YOU NEED TO GET YOUR HUSBAND'S "EVERYDAY REGULAR GUY" MINDSET BACK!!!!!

OTHERWISE HE IS GOING TO START TO TURN OFF HIS BASE OF PROGRESSIVE PEOPLE!!!!

BLACKS/ WHITES/HISPANICS/ASIANS & NATIVE AMERICANS!!!

WE ARE NOT LIKING WHAT WE ARE SEEING & HEARING THESE LAST THREE WEEKS!!!

OBAMA GET BACK TO YOUR PROGRESSIVE TALKING POINTS & STOP TRYING TO CATER TO THE SO CALLED CENTER/RIGHT!!!

OBAMA/RICHARDSON 08/12

Its not a "Fist Bump" its a "Pound it, Dawg". I have been doing this for years and Obama steals it! We'll see if he gets my vote!

Obama's afraid of Fox News labeling him a terrorist again. There's nothing wrong with "bumping fists" and there's everything wrong with being afraid of Faux News. Don't change who you were Obama because its scaring all of us who believe you're better than Bush and McCain.

this is absurd that this story has received so much media attention. can we please focus on the real issues that will affect America? How about health care for all? The environment? The war? I just dont see why the media is getting distracted (or even distracting citizens) with stories of actions that are simply different ways of shaking hands and greeting one another. This absurd coverage has no place in a presidential campaign. And the fist bump is used by millions in this country, go ask any teenager or twenty-something year old. It's not a big deal, and America doesn't care if Obama uses the fist bump or not.

And this is directly for to the media: it seems that you have the power to affect the direction that the candidates take their message. We expect more from you. Focus on the issues that matter and help steer the debate towards real concrete issues that we DO care about.

Obama, fist bump if you so choose..........the media made way too big a deal about this, athletes do it all the time. My co-workers and I do it all the time also as a greeting, we really need to get to what the real issues are for this country................the economy, gas prices and its influence on the economy, health care, our aging seniors, the strengthing of the american dollar, need I continue......

Is Barack Obama growing up? With all the seriousness of our society's ills, we need an adult in the white house not a teenager playing president. There are a whole lot of people around the world who will not understand the flippant attitude of this candidate and his "American Rapper " gestures.

I think Michelle put him up to it in St. Paul and he's figured out that he needs to DUMP THE BUMP.

we've got bigger fish to fry in this country..hard to imagine more wasteful use of writing

I really don't understand why the media made a big deal over this fist pumping. It is not like Obama made it up. It was "cool" a long time ago and Obama didn't make it cool.

I love the fist bump!! Don't let the necons dictate to you!!

Oh God please help us ! What did we ever do to deserve this fraud???

Too late man it's everywhere (and it's not like you started it)

I do wish you'd quit supporting this Faith Based Charity nonsense.
Separation of Church and state is at the core of our nation's success.