(CNN) - Is Obama ditching his signature fist bump?
According to Tuesday's press pool report, the Illinois senator refused to bump fists with a boy as he was touring the Eastside Community Ministry in Zanesville, Ohio.
As the boy outstretched his first, Obama said no and added, "If I start that ..."
His voice then trailed off.
The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate popularized the move last month when he and his wife Michelle bumped fists on the night he formally captured the party's presidential nomination.
Watch: The famous fist bump
Video of the duo fist bumping became widely popular on the internet, leading the Washington Post to declare it “the first bump heard ‘round the world.'”
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This is a non-issue. is it a slow news day?
Again, an arrogant snob.,,, dissing a little boy. Yeah that will get you votes Nobama.
PUMA
Slow "news" day.
Is there something that Barack Obama doesn't flip flop and back off of? The man is a puppet for the media.
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HUSSEIN OBOMBMA IS A JOKE!
What a shame that the anti Obama idiots have to take something so innocent that young folks do, like the fist bump. And try to make it a controversial issue. Want controversy? How about a ruined economy. How about a foolish war with no end? How about five dollar a gallon gas?
Good! Let's just stick to the issues at hand people!!!
Why in this country when a Black man succed they want him to start acting like a White man. That is so stange about that " bump"? Sometimes people don' t have anything to talk about. I guess it is more appropriate in the White America to do "two thumbs up"
This is news? Really? Crazy? I've never heard of such a thing? He did what? Really? Oh my!
Not really any news.
Up there with, Obama yawned.
Obama coughed.
Obama burped and
Obama smiled.
What is he, a newborn? Just about.
My girlfriend cited the fist bump as a reason not to trust Obama.
I need a new girlfriend.
R U SERIOUS??? c'mon CNN, gimme a break-how 'bout you TARS start reporting on some real news. Geez
And another one gets thrown under the bus.
dang- I thought it was a first bump in the polls. Fist bump? All this tell me I have been reading too much political stuff and should be enjoying summer instead..
When did you turn into a tabloid? These are truly pathetic stories, CNN. First it's the shirt off some woman's back and now this. I can't count the number of ridiculous, frivolous acts you've reported on regarding Obama. Thank God this man is not as superficial and juvenile as your reporters are. Sure, we love Obama but we are interested in the real, substantial and significant stories, not this fluff. Get back to reporting the news!
How the hell is this news?
...because it's unprofessional. This isn't the hood.
Oh my gad... .please! stop with this crap...this and particularly the flag pin crap meaning your patriotic. You seriously..... seriously have to face the responsibility that your useless information is taken for real. Cover the civilian deaths in Iraq... 600K plus...... your torturing of prisoners and the worlds perspective on that...... things with substance to better the public. You really must feel like entertainment television with no guilt. I mean really... what is Lou Dobbs going to wear a fist on his suit now?
People have been doing this for years not to give each other the flu.But to say no to a kid is just selfish, Obama only cares about himself and no one else and especially not to a kid who wanted to be cool. Even Bush is nicer than that. How low can you go. This blog is all Obama does cnn mean the Cult News Network, Is there any other political news about anything or anyone else.
That's Rude!!!
Fist bumper and proud. Full stop.
I don't think Obama popularized the fist bump. He killed it. When people saw him do it, they realized how lame it was.
It may be lame if he overdoes it... but I think it can be an opportunity to have a special connection with people. I think the bump is a good idea.
Though the scrutiny he has to go through it might not be.
Who knows
This cannot seriously be news... in fact, this isn't even political. It's a story about a guy who didn't fist bump some kid.
It is a shame that he has to do this, so many people twist and turn simple innocent things into something ugly and distasteful, then the media perpetuates it by beating it into the ground. So sad, I thought it was cute and reflected how tightly united Obama and Michelle are.
His greetings aren't even consistent! Why cant people see through him?
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!
Come on CNN. Love the network but we need real issue to discuss.
Fist bump doesn't help at the gas pump. (economy)
Fist bump doesn't help a woman with a cancerous lump. (health care)
Fist bump doesn't help people who live in the slump (Katrina victims)
Give Americans credit that we care about REAL ISSUES and not fist bump nor a lapel pin.
Obama 08'
"popularized the move"?!!
huh?
the fist bump has been around for years!
just ask howie mandel.
next thing the msm is going to credit to BHO is creating the Earth in six days and resting on the seventh.
puhleeze!
–rd84
Be yourself. Don't get too concerned with what is "politically advisable" or not. You said you were above that.
Nooooo, don't ditch the fist bump! It gave Barack and Michelle character as a husband/wife team, and that's a big advantage for them. The Obamas have a happy, loving, and functional relationship, which sets them apart from the unsettlingly vitriolic McCain "family" dynamic. Honestly, I don't see how anybody could look at John and Cindy and consider that a family. But I digress.
Anyway, I loved the fist bump and the degree of closeness and mutual respect and appreciation it communicated. It was like Barack telling his wife "Hey, good job, you helped me get here." Michelle is a strong woman as well as a powerful entity in her husband's campaign. I prefer that dynamic – in which the president and first lady are complementary personalities – rather than the way McCain treats his wife like a grinning, bleached-blond set piece.
Fist bumps? Calling people "homeys"?
Obama is simply not Presidential.
Who.
Cares.
Barack, if you are responding to every little "bump" in the road like this....
Fox runs one "terrorist fist jab" segment and you back off?
I'm an ardent Obama supporter, but gimme a break. Show some balls buddy.
While this gesture may be appropriate for a sports or gang venue, it hardly seems appropriate for the possible 1st lady to be doing this. It seems very common and undignified. This woman and man may represent our country to foreign dignitaries in the future–is this how they plan to greet them??
I think he should have done it, we need a President that isn't about the same ole, same ole. This is truly the reason a lot of younger voters have not be interested in politics because most politicians don't represent them.
Oh, for pete's sake, what is the big deal? The guy has to be paranoid now over what was most probably just a sign of affection, a "right on" or "good for us" move with his wife on stage? Does anyone remember the Wonder Twins Super Powers and how they were activated? The same move! No big deal...Barack should not have to worry about that...the paranoid people who called that a "terrorist fist bump" either don't get out much or have forgotten the importance of symbolic gestures between couples. Our future President should not have to worry himself about such a trivial matter.
OBAMA '08 $ '12!
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?
Obama, I was lovin your style. What's up?
This is what you consider news? Childish...
It's understandable that he doesn't want to start some sort of trendy way of greeting someone, but it sure is better than having people hug each other the way most do now. Let's get rid of the hugs and maybe find some other way of greeting.
Ok... I think Obama is great.. but this media coverage of the most irrelevant things is just getting ridiculous. I'm just waiting for a news headline titled "Obama eats a sandwich".
But of course, I know that even a news headline about a sandwich would send idiots like Brian Knoxville, Puff, Vig, and all the other PUMAs talking about how he's flip flopped about liking pastrami, so why is he eating a turkey sandwich... and how that shows that he's not fit to be the president
Lord knows some right wing nut will figure out that there is some secret meaning behind the fist bump and we can't have that!!!
Besides on the left we know the secret meaning and we are not telling!!!
Stay Tuned, he should be eating dinner soon...
Senator Barack Hussein Obama is going to live to regret his refusal to connect with the young man who wanted a "bump" from him. It is no different from a handshake and definitely more sanitary.
If I were that child, or if that child were mine, my support of Senator Barack Hussein Obama would have immediately ended with his rejection of connection with a "bump."
Senator Barack Hussein Obama demonstrated once again his Elitist attitude by his actions.
Vote for a real person, Vote McCain.
good lord, not only is it news, but its a actual political topic?
i fear for the future of our nation, beware the mccain high five, its a sign of pure evil.
Okay, we have really entered silly season as Obama would say. He needs to continue to be himself and how awful , that poor kid probably just wanted to meet him. Again, get over yourself and be yourself. That's coming from one of his supporters.
That is not 'Obama's signature fist bump. So he has nothing to ditch.
Fist bumping has been around a long time.
Was this something to really write about?
Boy CNN this should be on the front pages, above the fold, of every newspaper in the country....NOT!!!!!!!!
Maybe he just did not want to have to do it with a number of folks as he had a schedule to keep.
Why don't you stick with the news instead of BS stories of absolutely no valaue!!!!
I dare you to approve this!
COME ON YOU PEOLPE DON'T HAVE THING TO TALK ABOUT WHAT ABOUT THAT BUMP ON McCAIN HEAD LETS TALK ABOUT THAT AND GET OUT ABAMA YOU NO WHAT
phony.
Logo = Bad idea... Obama Changes it...
Fist Bump = Bad Idea Obama Changes it...
Now I know what he means about Change... His handlers are making him change again...
Nader 08
Wow, this is pretty stupid. I'm a huge Obama supporter and all, but really? This is the latest news on the race? Wow. And I can't believe people on this board are going to try to tie this into the race (like the guy above me ^^^^^^) and prove "this is why Obama is inexperienced. He doesn't know how to shake a hand." Get a life.
Que the 200 or so man-hating lesbians and bitter old ninnies who constitute the PUMAs.
It is too bad that Barack has to act like this, but in this age of the Republicans making lapel pins being more important than real patriotism, symbolism matters. Get into office and he can fist pump all he wants to.
This must be a "joke", I thought only kids bumped fist, but everything that Obama says or does is reported by the Wsahington Post as something "earth shaking" . . Just think, its possible that this imature person might become President of the United States. It al,ost makes me to want to throw up.
I voted against Bush bith times would have voted Hillary without thinking. Barack gave me pause because I new McCain was a more center Rep. and Barack is a lefty and I hate the left of my party. They continue to give us the type of untested candidate that wilts on the national stage. Not fist bumping a child because of some minor thoughts of negativity of appearance shows again it is about pandering not policy with this guy. Nothing is worse than a lefty except a pandering lefty
Really?...no i mean Really? no CNN you have to be joking with this one...i want you to do a story about free trade and how Americans are loosing their jobs, or how Cindy McCains Budweiser is cutting the jobs of thousands of workers, Black's terror statement and why he is still on Mccain's staff or Lieberman for his inflammatory comments or if McCain really didn't pay taxes on his 4 of 7 homes, and what about Keating 5 how much meat is on those bones he did an OJ on that one, what about the $69,100.00 McCain took from the swift boat people he once disparage, any word from Carol McCain yet?
A fist bump? i am more interested in McCain not knowing about Economy, i mean 58% of us feel it is a number one issue, how about the bill he spoonsored that he flip flopped on...CNN what about that? how about McCain's top ad visors being lobbyist, is that a news story for you or what?
fist bump...that's almost as rich as Cindy and John..hahahaha
GOOD!
There will probably be the usual posts slamming CNN for covering trivialities. These people conveniently ignore the fact that you cover the important stuff as well, and that they're not required to read things that don't interest them.
Personally, I like that you cover the lighter side of the campaign as well. This viewer says keep it up!
I wish they would dump the handlers. They're losing some of the spirit.
I guess it was not Presidential enough. I thought it was the bump of dirty politics at work.
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter July 1st, 2008 7:25 pm ET
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!
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Name one policy that John McCain and Hillary Clinton agree on. Oh, wait, you cant. Why, because they agree on nothing. So, if you were truly a Clinton supporter( which I highly doubt), then there really is no explanation of how you supported Clinton, and now back McCain. They have absolutly nothing in common, except for the color of their skin.
Why is it o.k. for him to fist bump Michelle obama but not the little kid fro Ohio? By the way, Obama has two daughters, is Michelle his baby momma?
No need to drop the fist bump Obama. Please stop dropping stuff just because a few idiots see something wrong with it.
I hope to one day be able to do the fist bump with Obama. BUT OBAMA, STOP BEING SCARED AND SO POLITICAL!!! YOU ARE STARTING TO UPSET ME ESPECIALLY WITH THE KEITH ELLISON ISSUE!!!!!
WE HAVE TO HAVE NO FEAR OF STEREOTYPE AND HATE!!!!! WE HAVE TO BE BRAVE.. AND OBAMA YOU HAVE BEEN BRAVE... BUT STEP IT UP... DONT LET THE IDIOTS TAKE AWAY OUR FIST BUMP BECAUSE NEXT THEY WILL TAKE OUR SLOGAN "YES WE CAN"
OBAMA/CLINTON 08
Yeah what's the big deal about fist bumps? I don't get it, the fist bump has been around for 15 years at least. Just because Obama is popular and generates a lot of YouTube hits doesn't mean this is any signficant event or story.
Barack Obama did the correct thing when the opportunity presented itself. He correctly instructed a young man how to properly greet another. We shake hands. It's a universal jesture of good will. Fist bumping between a husband and wife is ok. It was cute and funny. Now when approached by a youngster who wanted to fist bump him, Barack Obama did the right thing. He took the opportunity to instruct the fellow that it's not the right way to greet another.
Good call Barack.
It's pretty sad that he has been made to feel like he can't do this anymore. What kind of moron is offended by a fist bump?
This is just the media's way to try and disrespect and bring down the Obama's. While I must admit I would not do that-they were just being playful. They are allowed to have fun sometimes.
Pathetic that they told him to stop, more pathetic still that he listened.
We are analyzing a fist bump? Get a life. This is ridiculous.
Very sophmoric! I'm glad he's dumping it before the public dumps him.
It's just part of the job. Everything you do gets ridiculed and played over and over a thousand times on CNN and Fox. Every moment could turn into a sound bit or something goofy on Jay Leno.
They better leave those bump alone..........whats next with this stooges
No, the fist bump was great!! I guess it's only for special occasions and Michelle.
Although, I dont at all blame Obama. The conservative media machine has Obama too scared to blink right now. The conservative media is always looking for any little thing (even a fist bump) to spin and cast Obama in a negative light.
Fist bump might be spun as unpatriotic, or it symbolizes that he doesnt have any respect for McCain's military service, or it's a black culture thing that's meant to put down white people, or they've seen terrorists fist bump once.
Obama's no dummy, he knows he has an uphill battle and doesnt want to offer up any ammunition to conservatives.
I love the fist bump but understand what hes thinking
Not even original-it figures–nothing this man does or says is original.
I saw them do the fist bump ONE TIME....how on EARTH does that make it his signature?
And Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter....please get over it. No one is going to look at your tantrum vote and say....Awww...he's really upset, it must mean something...let's all change our vote to make him feel better.
Having watched this campaign from late last year . . in many ways I amused at the Obama campaign. Apparently, they think that the voters don't pay any attention (or have a very short attention span) to what the candidates said during the primaries. Obama's group continuously accused the Clinton campaign of pandering to the voters . . . It doesn't take a genius to see that is exactly what Obama is doing now (not that he didn't do any pandering before) as he makes statements that contradict those he said during the primary. Is he telling the truth? Who knows? I do know he has never answered the question as to why he remained a member of a black liberation church where the pastor preached hatred and racism for 20 years. Where is his judgment, where is his honesty, and what really are his core values? WHO KNOWS????? And he is going to change Washington????
His decision to "bump" or not to "bump" is not an issue...Iraq is, the economy is, the housing industry is, our position in the world is, global warming is, energy crisis is....grow up!
Now this is BIG news!!! Did he leave the kid hangin', or give him a little skin coverage at least?! Bring it CNN!!!!
You know it never cease to amaze me how trifling (no, wait. too cultural) how ignorant and simple minded people can be. I am an Obama supporter, but whether you support Obama, McCain or anyone else, please have enough sense to think for yourself and not allow ads, journalism, or any other source to manipulate you which ever way the wind blows from week to week. Please also use a little (not much) just a little common sense when it comes to analyzing what someone says. Lets stop allowing the media to manipulate and plant seeds that take anyone's words out of context. I would hope that we as adults could make that kind of decision on our own.
wow . . I didn't see Obama throwing kids under the bus too . . nah, I take that back . . I did.
the first bump was his signature move! really. it he wants to lose it, fine. but it's a testament to his ability to relate to the small things with young voters, even in small things.
but whatever. obama 08.
What kind of sillness that Obama woman trying to orove? Bumping hands or whatever....I thought she was educated at Harvard, why is she acting like...................
Oh for the love of Pete! This is not news! I want my twenty seconds back.
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter – What exactly is your vote based on? Because if you were voting on the issues, the things that matter, you'd never be swinging across the endless ideological divide from Clinton to McCain.
So now that he has the democrats in the bag, how republican will Obama try to portray himself as being? Will he start going to a Baptist church? Will he have his photo taken hunting (hopefully with the gun pointed away from him). Will be frown at an abortion clinic?
So who is Barack Obama? Whoever he needs to be to get 50% of the vote plus one, I'll bet.
So what kind of "new politician" is he supposed to be? Looks like the same old kind to me except that it seems he never stops campaigning for higher office long enough to do anything in the office he's just been elected into.
Gary of El Centro, Ca wrote:
"It's a pretty widely accepted and practiced custom already...."
One month does not a "custom" make. Time to ditch that ghetto crap.
Michelle looks at home doing it, but not BO, and he knows it.
hmm.. way to go, cnn. maybe report the news next time?
"Fist bumping" is not something new; it's something that is original; to the "Black experience" and the "Hood". It's not something, that's derogatory; in nature. It's a formal gesture among friends, that's all........nothing, to be afraid of America!
hahahahaha stupid news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Gary
Howie Mandel is a mysophobe (fear of germs). He refuses to shake hands so he does the fist bump instead.
To Clinton, no wait, McCain
Hopefully, if you were a strong Clinton supporter, you will eventually be able to get over your anger, sadness, frustration, and listen to Hillary and look into the issues. If you supported Hillary for her stand on issues, you can't seriously support McCain. If nothing else, honor Hillary by supporting the candidate she supports, despite the tremendous disappointment.
That poor kid. He was probably really disappointed that Obama refused to bump fists with him.
He throws the First Bump under the bus!!LMAO!!
Clinton/Mccain supporter, why don't you stop being brainwashed by Hannity and stop acting like you were ever a democrat in the first place, we all see right through you, cut the BS already!
No surprises here. Why would he ever dream of connecting with his constituents or their children. Again Super delegates reverse the theme and back clinton.
Ha !
Now the fist bump goes under the bus....
Lets see : grandma, Rev Wright, Clark, Trinity United Church...thats one big bus !
Dems, I understand that we do not have any choice but Obama but please lets not fool ourselves that he is a different kind of politician
why shouldn't the man be able to express his happiness and enthusiasm as he desires....come on.....
DON'T DUMP THE BUMP!
I'm a 62 year old white male, and even I do fist bumps!
Flip-flops even on the fist-bump?
I just fist bumped repeatedly with my kids. The little area between my knuckles is sore! I can see why he called it quits to public fist bumping. He'd look like Pop-Eye by inauguration if he kept that up!
Media-driven idiots love to pidgeon-hole. Best not to give them too much rope. In demeanor, Obama is the only truly presidential candidate I've seen in many years.
I thought it was cute! You could tell by how they looked at each other that they definitely care for eachother. It is what it is. I think they make a beautiful couple, and I enjoyed seeing that. Its time to quit taking everything out of perspective and making everything out to be terrible. Anymore in politics you have to watch what you say and how you say it, and its still torn apart and analyzed, looking for any little nuance. Let's get back to the issues, and leave the fist bump alone.
I feel saddened that Obama can't even fist bump a little kid, because we all know it will be blown out of proportion and the headlines will say, "Obama trying to enlist new terrorists." this is really getting old!
Wow, idiots in the press... um... lots of people do that morons!
As many people as I've noticed not washing their hands, after using rest rooms; I'd say fist bumps are pretty sanitary.
I wondered how long it would last whne Michelle did it on The View.
Can you see the First Lady bumping fists with Queen Elizibeth?
It's sad people have to analyze this mans every move. Pathetic.
To the former Clinton supporter who said, "Too bad he didn't know enough to knock it off on his own":
First off, McCain has handlers, and if you don't believe he needs them you are out of your mind (e.g., "Bomb bomb Iran.").
Second, just what exactly does Obama need to "knock off"? If it were anyone else there would be no uproar over the fist-bump. But because of his name and race it is suddenly a "terrorist fist jab!"
All of you people who are questioning Obama's faith and patriotism need to wake up and realize just how ridiculous you sound.
My husband "bumps fists" with his buddies – both black and white – my husband is white – and none of them ever thought it was a problem or a "statement".
An example of the subtle press coverage that intentionally undermines a candidate. If it were a human interest story then O.K., but this is absolutely ridiculous and smacks of tactics to engender responses similar to the first blogger here.
Too transparent......
CNN is a news organization.
Thank you folks, I'm here all weekend. Take my wife, please.
Don't start something unless you intend to............
What else will he stop doing to change himself into "everyman"?
With all of the important issues like Iraq, the economy, and health care, it's a good thing we're giving media attention to really important things like whether or not Obama does a fist bump. American politics are such a joke. It's the media's focus on this ridiculous kind of nonsense that helps cause people to overlook the issues that really matter. I normally don't go on long diatribes about the media, but I doubt 6 people not in the media would have ever thought twice about the incident had it not been reported. People are being told what they should care about...and it's not the important things.
I think the photo of the two of them is quite sweet.
This is News? The glorification of Obama is going to make people sick.
Stick to the real news and policies and please ask tough questions of these two.
No, Gary of El Centro, Ca, I never watched "Howie on Deal or No Deal." I watch C-Span myself.
Who cares????? Issues, people, Issues.... Don't you just love it though? Me and my family have been doing that for years.
Obama 08
How rude can you get?
ENOUGH with the fist bump already...
Un freaking believable. Are people that ignorant that you have forced a person to let go of an extremely common -both in black and in truth more so white culture – form of greeting? I'm upset Obama would stop doing it under the pressures of the media but the truth is, he has no choice with the ridiculous amount of scrutiny he is under. It's getting hard to be proud of the people in my country.
WHO CARES! Good lord, CNN – stop reporting on such insignificant rubbish. Crap like this is the reason Americans are becoming dumber by the second.
"popularized the move" ??? Who ever posted this story is so far out of touch with the world, its amazing they can report the news. Just talk to Howie from deal or no deal or go to any college bar or frat house and your see fist bumps flying around like their going out of style. This act of greeting someone is main stay for most of the American youth. The list goes on of situations the fist bump is used for.
Great reporting can't wait to see your next story. it should be about some famous person patting someone on the back and how everyone is doing it now. What a joke.
CNN "world wide leader in news", yeah right.
Oh just fist bump with the kid. go to a mosque. don't worry about the people who make all sorts of judgments on you Barack, you're going to win! Who, at this stage in the game asks themselves "Is Obama a muslim?" or "what is this fist bump? Some sort of terrorist code?"? I'll tell you who, people who have been living under a rock with their fingers in their ears. In essence Mr. Obama, the uneducated, the elderly, and the republicans.
If you're gonna try to appeal for those votes, I think it's important he give a wink and a nod to his base. We're educated, but we've been burned before, so don't be surprised if his core voters are once bitten twice shy. He's supposed to represent a new kind of politics, but taking these precautions are not new.
-Roger from Aurora IL
Now I'm very upset that he did not do the fist bump. I'm a white woman who thought that the fist bump gesture between Barack and Michelle was very special. I thought it was a very special moment that they shared and it to me looked like a sign of UNITY between the two. My husband and I have been doing the fist bump for over two decades. That is something that we also share. There is no reason that Barack should change who he is or what he does to please anyone. He needs to be his own. I guess that is the only thing that I dislike about Obama because it seems as if he changes who he is just to not cause controversy. I feel that he doesn't need to change who he is. I'm upset about this and I think I'm may not go out and vote because he Flip Flops on too many issues!
Sorry Mr obama i will not shake your hand or offer my fist to you because you are not trustworthy. You offer people the change but all i see in you is a regular politician trying to get elected at any cost.
Thank you
it's so funny watching white people monitor the "fist bump phenomenon"
No...he doesn't want anyone to stereotype the fist bump as something blacks do.
I don't get it. Why not just give the little boy a fist bump?
wow slooooooooooooooow news day
Please give Senator Obama a break! May be he is not comfortable doing that with everybody. Michelle was the one who iniate the fist bump, and her husband can not turn her down in front of million of people. I don't believe he was rude because he refused to fist bump the boy. He just don't want to start something he is not comfortable with.
Is this couple from south side chicago aping the terrorist. Please get a signature style of your own and do not xerox the terrorist. They terrorist will be thrilled at our presidential nominees behaviour for xeroxing their actions, values and culture.
I'm so tired of bitter Clinton supporters clogging up these message boards. Get over it already. If you'd rather vote for a republican just because your candidate didn't receive enough delegate support to win the nomination, rather than a party with views which match yours (and you cannot honestly say that Clinton and McCain have the same views) then you're an ignorant person who isn't worthy of the ability to vote.
I know that the fist bump is minor but the major issue here is FLIP FLOPPING on issues rather it is fist bumping or major issues! Things like this tick me off. I'm not voting for McCain and I'm may not vote for OBAMA over this. I know it may be minor to some but it is something major too me.
Much to do about nothing; how about reporting a real story that matters, like the lunatics in the WH?
This has got to be one of the dumbest questions posed.... ever.....
And by the way... in the black community, its called DAP...
been around as a celebratory gesture for maybe 20 years now, in sports...
so its NOT "his" signature "fist bump"... again..... just stupid.
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter = complete idiot....
He shouldn't sweat the small stuff a fist bump is just a fist bump, nothing sinister about it.
Yet another attempt to cover up his true self...can't this guy be consistent on anything????
Ha, he keeps changing...who is this guy?
Understandable and respectable. Imagine facing a crowd of outreached waving fists. He can resurrect it on the historic day he becomes PRESIDENT
He's probably dumping it because the media and a few "uninformed" people acted like they had NEVER seen it done before...they need to get out more...not to mention the fools that think it's a "black" thing and makes a big deal about them being too black...poor fools!!!!
Looks like Obama stoled that from somebody else TOO!...How much hand holding are we going do ? I want 2 new nominees...I do not like McCain's stance on Women's Rights and I do not like Obama in general. Obama lacks experience in so many things ...WAKE-UP AMERICA George W Bush was suppose to be the candidate of CHANGE!!!!!
Speech writers to tell him how to talk and what to say
Advisors (tutors) to correct him everytime he mishandles policy issues
Clothing and make-up do-overs for MO becuase she doesn't know how to dress
All this equals unprepared for the position of POTUS.
Why not? He has already ditched his pastor/friend, church, and Grandmother becaused they caused a little flack. He stands for nothing!
The insanity of a culture that is so completely bored..that a fist bump becomes newsworthy. What next?...after a while, he'll be afraid to hug his kids or blow his nose.
I don't think it is that he is over it but if he had started doing it in a crowd everyone would have wanted a fist bump.
Mccain Cant Give A Fist Bump Because He Would Fracture His Wrist! And Your Questionable War Record Does Not Qualify You To Be President!
i kinda like the bump its cool in a different kind of way its fresh it should stay
He didn't make it popular, people have been doing it for decades. The only reason he isn't doing it now is because the news media is so ridiculous that they make a story out of nothing.
As trivial as it may seem this action disturbs me.
Is he his own man, influenced by his generation as much as everything else he has experienced?
Or is he just another politician doing whatever it takes by morphing his actions, his positions, image and words to get into the oval office?
Hussein is just changing from his normal self to something that he isn't to get votes. What a phony
Good grief, CNN! How about the issues?
What does Barack plan to do (besides give speeches written by a pool of 20 writers) and HOW specifically does he plan to accomplish his goals?
I have watched the children in my neighborhood fist bumping for about the last two years or so........white, black, Hispanic and Asian.
How sad.........this man has been criticized like no other, and for what?
Pitiful!!!!
DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!
Obama looks more and more ridiculous each day.
Obama has an excuse for every occasion. Too bad the fist bump with the kid would make more sense then the fist bump with the wife.
I am not a big fan of obama, but he wasnt the first person to do a fist bump.
Obama, I do not know who your new handlers are, but you need to relax, if you like the fist bump then fist bump. You do not have to get rid of every single part of you for Americans to understand who you are and what you stand for. Be yourself, be honest and stand up for what you believe in and the issues. This is what the American people want. Do not play to these tired Republican, Karl Rove games of letting them define you. Only you can define you.
Obama 08
He shouldn't have left the poor kid hanging. But there's gotta be better things to talk about than whether or not Obama still fist bumps.
I think it was an incredibly stupid thing to do for a presidential candidate and potential first lady. I noticed at the time that Michelle instigated it that first time, that he didn't respond for a bit, then bumped fists with her. I think he didn't think it was anything to do at the time. And she then tried to make it a big thing, by bumping fists on "the View" where it again looked silly.
The poor things need something sensible to do, instead of trying to start a silly "fad" that has been around a long time for teens,etc.
I wonder if he will stop saying " Lets Give It Up for" now to. LOL
BUMP ALL YOU WANT TO MR. PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY!
Thank you, Obama. Now I know he's the man for the job.
good morning america news crew does the bump every day
nothoing wrong with it
This is important
Maybe Howie could be the VP.
He already knows some of the moves...
MICHELE OBAMA ====== NOT FIRST LADY MATERIAL
NO HILLARY ON THE TICKET NO VOTES FROM ME AND MY FAMILY,
FORGET ABOUT IT !!!
According to Fox News it was a terrorist fist bump so i understand why obama would want to ditch it.
So they can't find or talk about anything else, so they choose the fist
bump, amazing!!!!!!
Um, Gary, I know you probably have been immersed most of your young life in a television culture, but the office of the Presidency is typically a thing of great respect and not some TV show. I would prefer to have a leader, not a pop icon.
Please Wolf don't make an issue of this.It was Michele who started
it in a show of affection.
Agree. Lose the ghetto symbolism.
oboma do not change a thing. stay the person that you are.
Obama popularized fist bumping? You have got to be kidding me, do you people live under a rock? have you seen any form of media like TV perhaps in the last ten years?
oh my god! another terrorist fist jab? noooooo!
republicans are stupid.
Good, now maybe the media will stop acting like Obama invented this.
CNN is really showing how old they are. Did Obama really "popularize" the fist bump? I'm 25, and I know it's been around, and "popular" for at least ten years. Off the top of my head- watch "Any Given Sunday" with Jamie Foxx where the interviewer asks for Jamie to "pound the love, dawg". Why was this fist bump news? Did old people really know nothing about "pounding"?
I agree with Gary, no need to dump something because of someone on Fox. She got fired anyhow I think. Never could figure out why they had her on in the first place, wasn't that attractive. Sometimes she said stuff that was so off track , I wanted to throw something through the TV at her . I really do not know why I watch Fox either. And while I am at it , did not see anything wrong with General Clark statement either. We got them running scared . I am the Kid and I approve this message. Peace out.
Oh I guess now, Senator Obama has thrown the fist bump under the bus along with campaign finance reform, his new patriotic logo, Reverend Wright, his grandmother, etc!
Does he really stand for anything?
Democrats for McCain!
no big deal folks, the fist bump tween OB and his wife is THEIR business, get life Clinton/McCain person....life goes on with or without you, and/or a fist bump.
This fist bump is for Mr. and Mrs. Obama, something they share together.
Doesn't make me think less of him either way. I don't think fist pounding or handshaking makes anyone less official. Nobody shakes hands at arms' length anymore, but we don't accuse them of that.
OK I am by no means an Obama supporter, but why is a fist bump a big deal? I mean athletes do it, friends do it, heck my dad and I do it when we get to play golf once a year. To me Obama quitting that is just another example of how he hids who he is and tries to just appease people for their vote. He is proving he is a phony more and more every day.
Obama has absolutely no experience to be President, but he's a heck of fist bumper. He should keep it up!!!!
Congrats, the Repugs have made this non story into a story evidently, anything to draw attention away from the real issues. Their mushroom approach (keep 'em in the dark and feed 'em crap) to the American people is amazing. What's more amazing is most American people don't see through it.
He should keep doing it! It shows a much needed authenticity in a campaign that is starting to look way too Hollywoodish!
Wow, how many soldiers died today. What were there names? How many people lost their jobs this week? How many people are getting foreclosures?
Oh wait, the way Obama greets or doesn't greet his supporters is much more important than anything thing that actually effects people's lives.
...Who cares? Fist bumps *hopefully* don't factor into most people's decision in November.
Obama left the boy hang'n, jJust like he'll do to America..
Was the country sleeping for the past decade?
People have been "fist-bumping" for a LONG time now. There really are 2 Americas
There is an old saying. You dont dtrust a man who laughs and you dont trust a woman who cries. Go figure!!!!!!!
Talk about the power of the right-wing media! They tell the clueless white midwestern tract-house retirees who are the only people on the planet who don't know what a dap is that it's a "terrorist fist bump" and suddenly it's a big magilla.
Why do people seem to need cultural sameness – even blandness – to be comfortable with candidates? The Bush administration should be enough to put us of Wonderbread candidates forever! I don't know how anyone can even consider following him up with McCain. No texture, no flavor, no substance – but boy is he American and white!
Wonder how that would go over with Vladimir Putin.....lol!
The thing I like best lately is his new favorite word, "inartful". How noncommittal.........
“Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
I think that there are security considerations as well. I'm sure that Secret Service detail would prefer to see open hands. I suspect that he will still "fist bump" those that he is in close contact with. On the whole, though, this is much ado about nothing. My best wishes to both Obama and McCain.
Of all the things to cave on. What the heck?! It's no different than a high-five. Toughen up Obama. This makes you look beyond weak.
Obama all the way to the Presidency.
How rude of Obama to reject this poor boy! He was probably counseled by his advisors against fist-bumping and, as in his usual form, "nixed" the gesture in order to increase is electability. It's what he did with Rev. Wright and his church (and no black church for him in the future, he says because voters won't understand), because Rev. Wright called him what he is: a politician who will say anything to get votes.
I wish Obama wouldn't give in to right-wing jerks who think there's something insidious about a fist bump. Everyone does it, even little boys!
Speaking of right-wing jerks – hey clinton/McCain, anyone who would move from Clinton to McCain needs more than "handlers," they need a straightjacket!
I've been fist-bumping with scores of OBAMA supporters since that happened. We have a chance to elect a REAL PERSON for President! YES WE CAN!
Geez, enough of this shallow "journalism" CNN. When was the last time you actually ran a substantive story on the candidates that wasn't about personalities, polls or surrogate sniping???
Another Flip-Flop. What a loser. HAHAHA!
Oh, come ON! Does Obama need to draw so much attention to each time he tacks to the center for the general election?
Barack: You don't need to change your ways in response to each ludicrous rumor email on the Internet! Here, just because some idiot calls it the "terrorist fist bump" (or was it Jon Stewart saying it to make a point about the ridiculous nature of the life these rumors take on?) doesn't mean you have to react by running away from it.
These may seem like trivial things, but the way you suddenly started wearing flag lapel pins all the time after discounting (correctly) their importance, and now things like this, you aren't winning any points in the "strength of your convictions" and "being your own man" departments.
Anyone who wouldn't have voted for you because of your fist bumps, wasn't going to vote for you, anyways!
So sad that this was made such a big deal by people that the man can't give a fist bump ( or dap ) to a little boy, Because the media and crazy people have made it such a big deal, and totally would rather focus on things of this nature rather than real issues it is very sad indeed.
YES, THAT WAS A FAMOUS BUMP. IT WAS NOT SPONTANEOUS. NOTHING THE OBAMAS DO IS SPONTANEOUS. YOU COULD TELL BY WAY THAT MICHELLE LOOKED IT WAS REHEARSED AND PLANNED. JUST LIKE HIS PLANTED HECKLERS AT McCAIN'S SPEECH, JUST LIKE THE PLANT IN SC WHO AGITATED BILL CLINTON. HE HAS GOOD CAMPAIGN MANAGERS THEY KNOW BECAUSE BILL TAUGHT THEM. THERE IS NOTHING SO FAR OBAMA HAS DONE ALL BY HIMSELF. FOR ALL YOU ALPHA AND OMEGA SAYERS YOU SHOULD BOW YOU HEADS IN SHAME TO COMPARE THIS IDIOT TO GOD. OH MY. WHERE IS AMERICA HEADED.
Hey,
I just feel OBAMA campaign is becoming WAYYYY too accomodating for dominant cultural values. Isn't change about Shaking it up and opening up new forms of communication styles? I love Obama but he can't do this ANYMORE. (it may not be serious to some, but this is becoming a trend of this campaign, which can bleed over into other issues.)
1) I don't care if he does a back flip let alone a fist bump, he's not getting my vote.
2) Obama is a media spectacle and marketing package.
Don't dump the fist bump... nothin' wrong with it
Can you imagine Richard Nixon giving a high-5?
Probably not.
Can you imagine Dubya giving one?
Yes, you've seen it on the news.
I don't need to explain that further.
WHO CARES??
Still not voting for him unless he puts Hill on the ticket!
First, he flip flops on fist bumping. Second, he throws another thing under the bus. Third, he runs to the standard handshake middle leaving his stunned liberal fist bumpering base in the dust.
How rude of Obama to reject this poor boy! He was probably counseled by his advisors against fist-bumping and, as is his usual form, "ditched" the gesture in order to increase his electability. It's what he did with Rev. Wright and his church (and no black church for him in the future, he says because voters won't understand), because Rev. Wright called him what he is: a politician who will say anything to get votes.
Newsworthy?
Not!
Fist bumping became widely popular for WHO??? Because as far as I can remember fist bumping is nothing NEW!!! It's is OLD just like bushes chest bump! I mean come on get serious people!!!
How about "Obama Refuses Fist Bump with a Child"? Isn't that the kind of headline you used when Chelsea wouldn't give an interview.
The skewing of news and headlines by CNN is sickening.
shame one cnn. I can't believe that makes news. You don't have anything else to report
this fist bump saga itself says how useless the media is.
*sigh* I can't believe this. The right is so demonizing him...
The non story of them all.
And to the "Clinton" supporters that are going McCain....Wow you really missed her point.
I'm still waiting to hear a satisfactory explanation, based in truth and with actual evidence, of how a willingness to perform the fist bump serves as an indication of terrorist sympathies on one's part. Anyone who thinks he/she knows can also add an explanation of how Barack and Michelle Obama's fist bump is different than the fist bumps that professional athletes and ordinary people do every day. I'm sure I'll be waiting for a long, long time.
In Texas we call that "taters" or "biscuits."
Obama refused a young boy's attempt at the equivalent of a handshake?
Obama is so elitist, and without any interest in the people.
Can you imagine dissing a child?!
obama and michelle were so cute when they did that, it made them seem real
I've been fist bumping since I was in 6th grade (1996). How is this news?
Dear Lord,
are we seriously picking our presidents on who fist bumps?
This country is in trouble!
It was a sweet moment between Barack and Michelle. If he is expected to now do it with everyone, it loses the "specialness" that it had that special night.
What is so unpresidential about a fist bump? Is it too "cultural" for Americans to accept? I make a point to fist bump at least one person a day. I love the Bump! He needs to do it more.
It's too bad that Obama has to watch every little gesture he does because it might come off looking too ( black). McCain does things that bother me like saying (my friends) every time he starts a sentence
I think the fist bump really became popular because Howie Mandel greets players on 'Deal or No Deal' that way.
It is a shame to see both of the mainstream, carbon copy candidates do this. It is just Obama's turn to show that he is NOT a man of the people, but the people are too stupid to realize it.
This is actually considered "news"? No wonder the country is in the shape it is in. This will be another election, like those past, when the issues are not discussed, and ridiculous gossip and trash will overwhelm the media. The "terrorist secret fist bump", as Fox News called it! Good grief.
Slow news day?
Sorry, but Michele is just down right fugly.
Where has everybody been? That's been the new high-five around here for months!
How rude can you get? This poor kid.
People need to seriously get a handle on what is really serious in this election . . .
big clue, it isn't a friendly jab or bump or hand-grab between two people.
Seriously, talk about insulting. Is this what the US is known for these days . . . this is the rallying point of conern?
I find it hard to trust, read, or even listen to anything that comes out of the mouth of a bitter Hillary has been fan.
I’m a Former Republican because I don’t like that fact that the GOP has run our country into the ground and that they took us to war based on a LIE. But people like you are the worst kind of follower. You are like spoiled kids who can’t see the big picture all you care about is the fact that you did not get your way, and you will try to sabotage everything just because you are mad. You don’t care about Hillary at all you did not stand with her at all; you did not support her AT ALL. Because she is supporting her party. So if you now support McCain cool, but know this, it is not always about you, it is a bout the good of the whole. And you are a 2faced back stabber….
What really gets me is how this even became an issue in the first place.
Yeah, what a wimp... I do that to my coworker when I'm gonna leave for the day...
As I said earlier about the Wes Clark comments, I'm still an Obama supporter, but boy are his "people" trying to extract all genuine facets of his personality–all in a not so veiled effort to make him more appealing to mainstream America. First, he's wearing the flag pin more, then he hurriedly denounces the General's remarks, and now he's abandoned the fist bump. If he starts haning out with Chuck Norris, we're all in trouble...
Barack, we know you're a Christian and an American. You excite people because you're a fresh breath of air on the political scene. Stop trying to be Hillary or McCain.
Sorry Obama supporters. Listen to your master!! The fist bump is played out amongst the Black population.
Stop trippin, thats been a symbolic gesture in the black community since time.
McCain will try to spin this and say "he was for the fist bump and now he is against it". Of course Hillary would've tried to say that she first did the fist bump while shooting a rifle with her grandfather behind the shed he built in PA and then later did it with Chelsea when they ran from sniper fire.......man am I glad she is OUT!!
Wow... the Clinton turned McCain supporters are just vicious...
Is this really news? Is there really nothing else worthwhile to report?
It's a Black militant thing and it is not presidential at all.
But B. Hussein didn't get that until now.
He's a little slow.
please find something good to report
Give me a break, the economy is in the toilet, the country is trillions of dollars in debt, borders are being over-run, jobs are leaving our shores, over 4 thousand lives lost, not to mention casualties...but wait, the nation is worried about how a husband and wife show reserved affection in public.
Worry about trying to stop and repair the damage the Bush Administration has done instead of this pointless tit for tat garbage.
Also, explain to me how The "President" is not going to pay any type of consequences for his actions. Why is he going to get a pension instead of impeachment hearing?
A fist bump between a couple is the least of the nations issues.
Oh, no...please Barack...don't start running scared on us now. Anyone with half a brain knows the fist bump thing is completely innocent. Your image of being "down to earth" will begin to crumble if you stop acting like yourself. Don't fall into the trap of being a "regular" politician....you're better than that!!! The more you become a traditional (a.k.a.: boring, reserved, afraid to stand up for your true beliefs) politician, the less you distinguish yourself from John McCain.
Who cares. This is another lame republican attempt to distract from the real issues. If he has to avoid the 'terrorist fist jab', it's because YOU PEOPLE ARE STUPID and won't pay attention to stuff that matters. Enjoy your political theater, fools.
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter
Operation chaos isn't working. We all know a wingnut when we see one.
What a stupid story.
Anything to put his mug in the news, sorry CNN your allegiance is showing and your objectivity is nonexistent. You call this news worthy?
Your constant posting of blogs that use foul and insulting language focused at McCain is also a blatant sign of your support for Hussein Obama.
Shameful that this is or was ever news.
They really have run out of things to go after Barack on. And some say he hasn't been vetted. Ha!
I'll just sit back and wait for the landslide. Sorry McSAME. Not this time.
He should keep it up. It helps keep him distinguished from the Clintons, the McCains, and the rest of the cardboard-cutout candidates.
And how does refusing to do it once imply that he is ditching it completely?
Just another Obama flip-flop!
this is seriously pathetic. Slow news day?
Who cares if he does do a fist bump? Seriously are we that worried about that?
I mean we elect a guy for eight years who can barely speak or act presidential on a daily basis, but we are more concerned about a fist bump. Some people need to get a life....
Barack Obama likes to have fun, exercise, enjoy his family, laugh, enjoy life and be normal.. The fist bump is fun. Gary is right, Howie Mandel has done that since Deal or No Deal has been on.
Barack is concerned about the future, gas prices, jobs, housing and bringing our wonderful miltary home.
The other candidate only has the past. That why he is still living there. He has no future.
Howid does it because he has a phobia against germs. What's Obama's excuse? I remember when black fists meant something completely different.
Somebody needs to tell Obama that it's okay to stop tacking to the right on every little thing....
I can't believe people are focusing on a harmless little show of affection. And "Clinton, no wait.." get a grip. Grow up.
Can you BLAME THE MAN?? ANYTHING he does that is not ABSOLUTLY Vanilla makes him look like a GANGBANGER< TERRORIST or any other paranoid BS the Racist Media wants to push on him.
Obama is turning into just another Washington sissy. Ooh, can't do that. Somebody will get mad. Ooh, can't use that seal. Somebody might object. Blah blah
Why are there stories like this on Obama and not McCain?
I'd like to "get to know" McCain a little better – mostly because he just sounds like a dumb, angry old man that thinks he deserves everything because he was a POW. Surely there's more to him??
Obama '08
Actually the Butt Slap after the Fist Bump was more presidential. Does he call Michelle "Sweetie?"
This is truly the most stupid thing I've ever seen as news. Who frickin cares
Simplest way to get over this issue, if it is one, is for him to do the fist bump again. Maybe with Hillary.
Oh good grief, gimme a break stop worry about what Fox Noise will make out of it Obama!
It's DAP! Fist bump sounds so corny. We've been giving dap for years. Come on folks.
only the media can make an issue out of doing a fist bump, and then make an issue out of not doing a fist bump...
and by the way "signature fist bump" is stupider (I know that's not a word but this article is worthy) the fist bump is about two minutes from going the way of the high-five because it's about as lame as barbed-wire armband tattoos
Is there NOTHING too insignificant for CNN to air?
Perhaps CNN stands for:
Completely
Nonexistant
News
I suppose now the Republicans and Clinton supporters for McCain will call him out for flip-flopping on the fist bump?!
Militantism isn't as bad as pure contempt of our constitution by endorsing Bush's faith based initiative. McCain suddenly looks so much more responsible. I guess it's four more years of a crappy economy for the bottom 98%. Voting for Obama now would constitute treason. I thought he was a constitutional law professor. What gives?
How sad that Barack Obama and his wife cannot show emotion and celebrate after a well deserved victory. The GOP are so desperate and terrified that they have to resort to transforming an innocent gesture into something evil. Unfortunately, I guess Obama has to be on guard at all times.
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter July 1st, 2008 7:25 pm ET
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!
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No, YOU'RE the one in need of handling! I'm insulted that you would even say that kind of disrespectful crap!
Kay, touching story. Now can we focus on the issues, CNN?
I work at a hospital and research shows that Obama and his wife are being very health-conscious...fist bumping is becoming very popular because it is less infectious than shaking hands. lol Ü
HEY FOLKS, THE FIST PUMP IS ONLY FOR HIS MICHELLE.
I think Obama should avoid doing things which raise questions about his mainstream acceptability to the electorate.
Come on now! Give us some real news! Our manObama has better trademarks than a fist bump!
It's a shame he has to drop something as silly as that just because he knows how people will spin it (Terrorist Fist Jab). Just proof of how many people live in this country that aren't open minded enough to let people be who they are without judging and jumping to narrow minded conclusions and misconceptions based in race.
Funny name = Terrorist
Thanks for that one Fox News
The Obama fist bump, the raised clenched fist of senator Ann Duplessis (D) Louisiana after her bill to double her salary is nothing more or less than throwing "Malcom X" in our face. Saluting the Rev. Wright, praising the terrorist William Ayers. They won't stop. So you better start planning how to counter the surge or it will swollow you.
People, let us remember that it was Barack's decision to start the fist-bumping in the first place, and he is just as much at liberty to call an end to it as he sees fit. Besides, he knows the sick GOP would photograph him fist-bumping the kid, and use it in an add claiming "BHO attacks little kids, whereas McCain loves kids."
And to think McCain would show his love of kids by lowering the draft age to 3 (the age where toddlers can walk and hold gun-like objects)
A fist bump with the leaders of Iran may start a holy war I think
You have got to be kidding me. Is this really news worthy? Was it a slow day in our nation that this actually made it on to a supposedly respectable news agency's web apge like CNN? I'm clicking over to ABC News.. this is just too much!
It's too bad that so many people don't want our candidates to be human. I say keep the fist bump, and ignore the idiots who think that it's somehow not "presidential."
You guys keep on talking. I am an Obama supporter and I strongly agree with Gen.Clark. It don't seem like I will be out the Navy for long because I will end up getting recalled for the Iran war that is next. Are my fellow citizens in the United States so foolish to not realize that the government is eyeing Iran next, KNOWING our military is already torn and broken down already? You people talk so much garbage, you all will be right beside me in UNIFORM when I get recalled, because I know for a FACT, that if we go to war with Iran due to the unstable GOP idiots that only care about their OWN cash, THERE WILL BE A DRAFT, YOU JUST WAIT!!!!!!!! You PUMA people, you just go on ahead and vote for McCain, and your children 18 years and older, as well as you if you are in the age range, you will be my shipmate for sure. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE!!! THIS IS NO TIME FOR FOOLISH PRIDE!!!!! That "Free Trade" crap that McCain is touting, you know why he is pushing for it???!!! Because he is going to need some countries to "back" us and let us borrow money from when we go to Iran because the United States will be BROKE!!!!! So you people go ahead and vote for McCain and those countries will practially own the United States and we will end begging England to take control of our country again, the very country we fought for, but our governement will be so run down there will be no other option, so go ahead and vote for him, I will be waiting for you guys on the messdecks.
hmm...i'm a 35 year old white woman, my family and i do the fist bump all the time.....no different than a high five or a thumbs up. It's a shame, nobody can be themselves thesedays, because somebody always has something to say. For all the great things that are this country, it's hypocrisy can be absolutely disgusting a lot of the time.
This is probably the least informative article I have ever read in my life! But it is about Obama so CNN will put it up!
I equate the press coverage of B.O. to a bad pop song. There is no substance or originality to the song but its catchy; It gets played on the radio so much that you can't get it out of you head!!!!
Vote Independent if you REALLY want change!
I'd prefer "President Obama" to "King McCain".
What was the name of that corrupt king in "Robin Hood"? King John? The one who levied insane taxes and could give a crap less about the plight of the peoples?
"If I start that … somebody's gonna get hurt"
This is just one of multiple instances where he's acting more and more like all the other politicians..where's the change in that?
Ha...so I suppose that walking bag of bones cadaver McCain looks presidential??? We can't look any worse than GWB has already made us.
I'm on the fence on this one.
On one hand, I love the fist pump. It takes the ambiguity out of certain hand shaking situations, and is nearly impossible to screw up.
On the other hand, a hand shake is much more formal and respectful when among strangers.
On an unrelated note, "the FIRST bump heard..."?
Please read over your stories more carefully before sending them out, CNN.
Obama DID NOT invent the fist bump. The fist bump was going before Obama started to run.
Yes...Howie does it on deal or No Deal. To Obama, I say, NO DEAL!!!!
It doesn't matter to me if he fist bumps or not.
I'm looking for someone to shake-up Washington, and he's the only one who can do it.
I LOVE YOU OBAMA,YOU ARE A VERY RESPECTFUL PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Obama, you are running scared. First, you can't be seen with muslims. Now, you can't fist bump.
GET A BACKBONE!!!!
Perhaps that is Barack's and Michelle's special "thing" that they do with each other. Totally understandable.
That is just too bad. I loved it when he and his wife did it.... showed, to me anyway, that they have a very good, close relationship and, more importantly, that they are in this together. Too bad and so sad that the nitpickers and rumor mongers had to make a big deal out of it.
Howie?
Germs?
There's no need to devalue his uniqueness just because others may not be as young or fearless as he is. He shouldn't always have to play to the lowest common denominator, we've been doing that for 8 years.
Your going to tell me a fist pump makes someone non presidential??? Boy or boy you bitter Clinton supporters really need a reality check.
It is stupid and riduculous on Deal No Deal and it is especially ridiculous looking when a "supposed" ridiculous presidential candidate and his ridiculous wife do it. NAUSEATING!
There's nothing wrong with the bump. Unfortunately, Barack keeps changing and trying to look conservative or "presidential" for old bitter conservatives who won't vote for him anyway because he's black. Bump away!
Peace ~ from Portland Oregon
Free Cascadia!
HOW ABOUT A COMMENT FROM THE REVERANDS SHARPTON AND WRIGHT ABOUT THE INFAMOUS FIST BUMP?
Negative people (McCain followers) will use any petty thing to discredit Obama.. any little thing.
I don't see why this is newsworthy, actually...
He didn't bump a kid's fist. So what?
Gezzzzzzzzzz...i got everyone doing in church now..I think it's actually a good idea..less germs.....i'm going to keep fist bumping..and think of him everytime.
CNN you have gone over the TOP! I like many others have fled your site and station because of your fake headlines. You deliberately misquote Obama about Clarke to try and make it look like he has dimissed him as some kind of nutcase. It is sad to see the place we all once depended on for REAL news has sold out.
To me it was ridiculous on Deal or No Deal. But, to Obama and his wife..I say, "NO DEAL!!!!"
There once was a man named McCain
who got beat by a guy with NO brain.
While McCain lay in a cell
Bush partied like HELL
on whiskey, cars, girls and cocaine.
That's right don't give them more to talk about, keep in the the family.
YOU ARE PRESIDENTIAL! You have been blessed to lead our great nation. Take nothing for granted, be ye humble and you'll go far!
"Is Obama ditching his signature fist bump?" How is this his "signature"? I've only seen him do it once.
Bump it up, that is extremely presidential and would play well with the Queen of England. Barack Husseim Obama '08
What's the big deal? Stick with the issues, CNN!
Obama '08
Oh, I love BO and his wife. They are like Jackie and Jack. They are wonderful
If you look at the video – yes, again – his wife initiated the bump. Totally unfitting of the presumptive nominee. I believe he is ditching it because it may appear too black?
Clinton '12
Shame on Mr. Obama! Give the boy daps for Pete's sake! And what the heck is this "fist bump" or "fist jabbing" that the media calls it? Mr. Obama and his wife gave each other daps, or what some call a pound. It's an endearing gesture, usually among black males, that has existed for centuries. America just has to get used to a president that gives daps every now and then...We've put up with George Bush's antics for this long, I'd figured we'd be numb by now!
That's funny (but unfortunately a little sad for the boy)....but it's true....once you start doing it with EVERYBODY it's gonna lose the specialness and cuteness that is shared between he and Michelle.
Plus, who wants to have to fist bump everyone? Good grief....it's hard enough shaking hands.
....so for you people that thinks it's a secret co
I only fist bump my boyfriend, no one else. And it's usually when we're just driving in the car and not even talking......he just puts his fist up....and i meet it.
No words needed....it's an "i love you" thing for us.
Will every gesture be questioned? Americans have been fist bumping for years. Critics complain that he's not a conventional candidate, then they complain that he's not conventional enough. He started off being an attractive candidate because he's different yet everyone wants to make him fit into molds of the past. There are few things about his candidacy that are like the past. Let it go!!!!!
I enjoyed seeing the fist bump. It gave us a little insight into the relationship of Barack and Michelle. It showed that he's not stiff and that it's okay to have fun as the intended president. It was light moment, that's all.
As usual if you don't support Obama you don't get your blogs posted. But you all can keep preaching to the choir, your bias is showing.
I SUPPOSE WHEN HE MEETS WITH THE LEADER OF IRAN AND OTHER TERRORIST STATES THEY WILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE HIM THE FIST BUMP-REAL PRESIDENTIAL OBAMA!! DEFEAT ANOTHER HUSSIAN ELECT JOHN MCCAIN!!!
Ok, c'mon now, are we going to wind up with the same candidate? First the campaign funding, then the flag pin, now this? Don't make this guy into a caricature of himself, please! John McCain starting to look like the real reformer here. You guys are playing scared in the fourth quarter when you should be going deep to increase the lead . . . if there's still a lead.
Be real,
T
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.
Oh God please help us ! What did we ever do to deserve this fraud???
I love the fist bump!! Don't let the necons dictate to you!!
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.
we've got bigger fish to fry in this country..hard to imagine more wasteful use of writing
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.
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......
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'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.
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 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
Why is this news?
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
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.
Just be yourself and do the darn bump already.
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.
"The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate popularized the move..."
What?
That has been around and popular for some time.
thats what i mean when i say he is talking white
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?
Who cares! Is this really news worthy?
Snore.......
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.
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?
who the hell cares, lets talk about issues CNN!!!!!!
fist bumps are cool, young and new, unlike John Mccain.
VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great story CNN...You suck!!
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
The fist means Black Power. Its not white enough.
THE TRUE BARACK OBAMA IS NOW COMING FORWARD. HE HAS NO FEELINGS. WHAT A DISGRACE.
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.
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!
DID AN OBAMA SPOKESMAN SAY THIS...? IS THIS REALLY NEWS...?
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....
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
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!
CNN, please email me when you plan on resuming news journalism.
great move on BO part.
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.
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.
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..............
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.
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.
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?
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
Why is this news????
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.
fist bump? it's called daps, ok
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.
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.
What's the big deal? The "fist bump" in widely used, acknowledged and accepted in many US communities. Get over your pompous selves!!!
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!"
"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.
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?
Correction on my commetn that's he shouldn't have to stop it..............................
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.
smart move, its not very presidential...what next 'high five' putin?
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.
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 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.
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.
Yeah, is there a point to this?
how petty can people be.....
This isn't news.
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.
I love the fist bump. It's like..........I'm ready.........Let's do this! Take it to the next level.
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.
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.
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
tabloid journalism...
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.
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.......
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".
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?
CNN . .why is this news???
How about a story on something meaningful rather than this nonsense.
This is crap..not news...anything else to report??? Very weak CNN.
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.
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
dont be a sell out now obama
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.
Good Grief! I suppose this type of thing qualifies him for president.
VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM; VOTE McCAIN!!!!
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!
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.
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.
True, why give the pundit sewage more gruel to chew on!!
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.
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.
why does the press make such a big deal out of the dumbest things. Seriously, who cares!
Are y serious with this story CNN? Please tell me aston kutcher wrote this article, becuz this is a joke
That should be 'his family thing'.
"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.
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!
must have been a slow news day....to report this "fist bump thingy"
Is there nothing sacred? This belonged to THEM! I say keep it in the act.
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.
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*
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***....
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.
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.
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.
so few comments. If the article were about Hillary, I would not have time to read all the comments.
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"..
geeez!
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.
How come no one mentions that fact that he also patted her on the butt?
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!
Did B.O. learn that fist thing in his NFL days?
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?
What is wrong with this country? Why is this news?
Why is this news? Does this really matter to *anybody*?
These two are the biggest phoneys to be from the DNC
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.
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.
No more Terrorist Fist Jab? What will FOX news talk about now?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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".
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 ?
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.
How pitiful. Can the Republicans think of anything better?
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
No more appeasement; vote for McCain.
So he left a little boy hangin' ..... What a pompous jerk
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.
Fist Bump? I believe you mean "terrorist fist jab". FAUX news sure can be funny sometimes.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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!!!
I think we ought to dump more than the bump. VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE, WISDOM, PROVEN PATRIOTISM, NO YELLA BELLY; VOTE McCAIN 2008
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
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....
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...
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.
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.
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...
This is news? Really? Issues and solid reporting, please. If anyone can recall what that means...
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?
is this even a real story...there is not even a full quote
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.
NEWSFLASH – Obama started the High Five and is now charging people who do it.
CNN – Is this really news?
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
what kind of a gesture is that? Whatever NObama camp comes up with is a big joke....
I love how the joke he was making is lost on people..
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.
Kerry '04.
Obama doesent fistbump with white kids, he will lose his street credentials.... (HEAVY SARCASM... but its funny..)
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.
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.
Mr. Obama, could you please use that Fist on McCain's half operating weak brain...
OBAMA (2008 -16)
Who Cares!!!!!!
What is his problem?? Get the nomination and become an idiot??
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
It is not his friggin "signature fist bump". He did it once for Christ's sake. The media must be on crack...
I agree, no need to dump the bump. Breaks through all that pretentious garbage that leads to imperial presidencies.......
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?
it's a couple thing I guess...
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.
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.
"Clinton,no, wait McCain Supporter"
You are a moron!
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?
WHY IS THIS NEWS?!
Where do you think the staff got the idea?
CNN, please report real news. It is that slow a news day ?
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!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for saying to the boy even though you do not mean any insult.
The media was waiting for another bashing.
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.
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*
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.
It's called a 'tater' not a fistbump, Gimme some tater -
He is showind his true colors.
Hope he loses.
just your typical politican obama is
HE IS A SNOB
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.
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!
THANK GOODNESS!! FIST BUMPING IS A "HOOD" VERY MALE GESTURE-TOTALLY UNFITTING FOR ANY WOMAN, LET ALONE A CANDIDATE FOR FIRST LADY.
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.
This is not news....
Obama has been put on a leash.
This is worthless...
I love you Barack! The Hope for Tomorrow and Today! The fist bump was a moment of genuine affection and I loved it!
People have been fist bumping for years..... Good grief, the Obamas did not invent it any more than Gore invented the internet.
Yea right, like we need Flavor Flav in the White House. Elect Obama and this is what you will get.
Queue the Obama isn't fit to be president because he wouldn't do a simple fist bump nonsense....
This guy will do anything to get elected
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.
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.
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.
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.
Absolutley Repulsive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And discusting for this Country. Great job HOBO, keep showing your colors!!!!!!!!
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.
Give me a break. Didn't your folks see the President at the USAF Academy graduation? Running chest bumps, and arm curling.
Please watch the fist bump Obama, the extreme right will somehow link that to some liberal terrorist act!!! Obama 2008.
No!
Keep it!
It's fun and human. Let the critics blow it out their... well... you know.
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.
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
OK CNN do you really need to reach that far for a story on Obama?
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.
Thanks CNN for another awesome story!
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?
Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter:
Whereas other people didn't know enough to realize they'd lost.
This is news?
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What!? A bump and no grind?
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 .
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.
Racists, burn in hell.
Uh...I think Howie Mandel should get credit where credit is due, not Urkel.
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"
Obama is a joke. Congratulations DNC You really messed up and gave us the weakest candidate. Can't answer questions and reads prepared speeches.
whats the problem with my comment.. Too much truth for one day??
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.
maybe someone can fist bump him out of the nomination.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
good copy editing. i think they said "the fist bump heard 'round the world" NOT "the FIRST bump" duh
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.
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....
Thanks to conservatives and FOX News anchors we must all follow the PC-approved methods for greeting one another. No more fist-bumps...
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.
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!
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
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.
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).
It is absurd to observe or suggest that Obama started the fist bump. Athletes have been doing it before Obama.
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???
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.
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!
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.
Will you PLEASE have some journalistic integrity and not report completely irrelevant crap like this?
Worth a shot.
He doesn't want to seem black so he is going to knock off the hip handshake
So hot!!!
It's Ghetto.....
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!!!!!!!
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.
I thought it was so cool-The bump showed his youthfullness.
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.
He is 100% unelectable.
He will NEVER be president of this country.
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.
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*
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 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 ...
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.
Who cares , BO will spin the crap out of it anyway
two words for Obama: roll over
I never liked it, but whatever–they're still a cute couple.
You guys at CNN are soooooo...you know what.
Stop this nonsense. If you have nothing to talk about you should just shut up.
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.
He must be in California. The second report after this one says there is a tiolet trained monkey on the loose.
I cannot take seriously a PRESIDENTIAL candidate who fist bumps.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.........
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.
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.
Don't people get tired of hating on Obama all the time. Please, it's getting old....
That's too bad.
The future president Obama should be out there fist bumping all comers.
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.
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.
so what if that is something michelle and barack do to eachother maybe it means something between them two please this blog is stupid
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...
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?
It's not a fist bump. It's called a pound.
Michelle is the star of that fist bump photo with her pouty lip and strong right arm. Barrack should be so lucky.
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!
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.
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!
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!
NO MORE FIST BUMP??? That's it, I've had enough. I'm voting for Mccain.
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?
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...
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?
Such negativity over a fist bump. Geez, people, get a life.
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.
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!
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.
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.
I'm an avid Obama supporter, but seriously, does this qualify as important news? Come on, CNN, give us something legitimate.
Is this a news today? What is this to do with politics? CNN better find some good news finders and writters!
well that proves it - he is a terrorist, gay muslim. i knew it.
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.
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??
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.
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!
Will you idiots stfu and go back to PUMA PAC, or Hillary.corny or wherever the hell it is you brainless fools sleaze from
How about the chest bump?
splitnation
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.
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
What's really Good Mr. Obama? I think you have way to many Clinton folks on your team stripping your Character....
Obama .....what a jerk.
Poor Kid
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!
Next up, Brittany gets fatter! Give me a break CNN, you're reaching for it now.
What's he afraid of? Why is he dumping it?
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...<<<<=??????
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.
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.
What's he afraid of? Why is he dumping it?
What is he trying to hide now?
Is THIS what he calls "Change"?
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.
OBAMA 08
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.
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).
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Obama's call it what it really is: TERRIOST FIST JAB
Have a little fun, Senator. Don't lose your joy and spontaneity in the course of campaigning.
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.
Tiny issue but I love it.
Obama 08
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!
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.
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 ?
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.
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!!
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.
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.
This just in: No one cares!
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 is the real obama LOL check it out yo...
http://policulture.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/barack-obama-bling-bling-25322.jpg
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.
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.
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"?
You said it Denise!
Any other time-worthy news available??
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.
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.
Will the real John McCain please stand up?
Mr. Pot meet Mr. Kettle.
well maybe it is a good idea.. sure wouldn't want fox noise to call the little kid a terrorist..
That's just sad that he left that little boy hanging
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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 ?
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.
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.
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 ?
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
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.
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.
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.
How is that his signature? He did it one time with his wife...one time.
Thank you for this hard hitting piece of investigative 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/
come on cnn, get some real news. What happened to Journalism?
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.
Vote Republican! Four more years as bad as the last eight and we'll finally be able to have the revolution.
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?
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.
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.
This deserves a Pulitzer.
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..
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.
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...
WHOOOOO CCAAARREESSSS????? Can you pleaseeee lower my gas bill, grocery bill, heating bill??? Does this news help our situation CNN????
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sack up Obama! Nothing wrong with the fist bump
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.
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.
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.
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. ........
Oh yeah...that fist bumping business is noted in the Bible and designates the Antichrist. Praise Jebus.
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?
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."
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.
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.
Really who cares..It's just a non issue.
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.
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.
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.
I think Barry ought to start doing the bump (the orginal hip bump) with supporters. That would increase his cool factor considerably.
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!
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.
What these "news" don't say is that he stll hugged the kid...
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.
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.
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...
Obama's handlers have started grooming him. They have turned him into a conventional candidate for president. Waht happened to change?
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.
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
Looks like a terrorist fist jab to me. Why wouldnt it be? Especially "on the night he formally captured the party's presidential nomination."
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.
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.
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???
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.
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.
NON-ISSUE!!! drop it already...
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.
All haters of Obama can go to hell or hung themselves..............LOL
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!!
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 !!!
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.
Ohio does'nt support You!
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..
It's "renege", not "renig", TJ. And I have to wonder if you knew that already.
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.
I see the racists are alive and well this morning. Get over it. Either support the candidate or go back to your caves.
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 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
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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!
Is this another type of gang sign??? Not professional....Being professional all the time for the world to see is important.
What does Obama and lower primates have in common? "Fist bumping". No kidding.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
WHO ARE THE REAL BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA? THE KEEP TRYING TO CHANGE THEMSELVES TO GET ELECTED!!!
THEY CALL THIS FRAUD AND LIES!!!!
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
BARACK IS A FRAUD WHO WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED!!!!
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.
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.
"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..
who cares. fist dap..had shake...what ever. On with the General. Obama 2008!
Obama is just like all the other politicians. He can't stand on his own.
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.
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.
BO is just proving he's just another politician.
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.
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.
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!
Clinton supporters are a joke, like the repuglicans.
pumas are a joke, like mccain
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!!!!
Really? Is this really a story? I think not.
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..
I like to be behind one of these fist punch and put some power behind it and knock a few people out.
That a boy Obama, way to let a little kid hanging. Kids don't matter cause they can't vote anyway I guess.
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.
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!!!!!
THIS IS NOT NEWS.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Obama is slowly melting away.
Don't say we didn't warn you...
Go Hillary
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!
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.
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!
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
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 …
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.
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.
thank god the Clintons are fading away. They've shown their true colors (white, red(neck), and yellow).
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.
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.
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.
As usual CNN, as usual!
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.
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
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!
Don't ditch the fist bump!!!
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!!!!
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.
How incredibly relevant!
Thanks CNN!
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
This is really silly ,but thats all they have is sillyness and lies (yes Obama can)!!!!!!
Look at that picture-makes me want to puke.
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.
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.
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????
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.
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.
Just another desperate ploy for republicans to use since they have nothing promising to offer from thier side.
I think you guys are reading a bit too much into this....slow news day?
que immage makeover?
what a WIMP. he can't even show some spine about THIS?
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!!!
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".
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."
just more free add time for obama. is this really news
SHAME ON WES CLARK!
yeah yeah, critic is the greatest, he is totally right!
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.
will some one here report some real news for a change ?
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.
Nah, I think he ought to fist bump everyone he meets. Don't be scared, Barack.
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!!!
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.
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!
What would happen if McBush tried the fist bump. He would probably tip over. Bump this fist.
Oh, come ON. Are you kidding!? THIS is news, too?
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).
terrorist fist bump
did i miss something, when was it called that
You fist bump with people you know. You shake hands with people you don't know.
Don't they look totally stupid in that picture!! Oh, they are!!
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!
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.
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
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.......
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.
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!!!
BORING CNN YAWN.......
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?
Watch your typo, guys.
The last statement should read: "the fist bump heard ...", not "the first bump..."
Is Obama that easily influenced and / or wishy-washy. Obama – McCain, whatever, we are screwed another 4 years.
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.
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!
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!
STOP TALKING ABOUT STUPID NONSENSE, CNN.
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.
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.
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.
The stupid media and white people live for small staff and gasp. Slow news day CNN ha.
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.
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
Oh God.....here comes the "Fist Bump" speech!
CNN just has to have a way to keep Obama the top story!!
why is this news?
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.
"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.
Guess everyone will be fist-bumping under that bus with Obama's reve, grandma, former campaign manager, principles, etc.
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.
Whats the big deal...who cares you cover everything except that which is important...
Guess he dropped it once someone realized that the fist bumped was actually a mildly disguised Black Panther salute.
Another flip-flop from obama – anyone surprised?
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.
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.
I, for one, would have liked to have seen B.O. and his wife bump HEADS. LOL
GO MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The media makes a big deal about everything. In the African American community this is no big deal.
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
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.
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.
It's unfortunate how the ridiculousness of the press (and especially fox news) can affect something like this.
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.
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.
Great, yet another Democrat candidate who fights on the defensive.
He nixed it because it makes him seem TOO black. As if Dr. Wright hasn't accomplished that fact already.
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 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.
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.
As a long time Hillary supporter, November can not get here fast enough for me to vote for McCain!
If he does continue with that he will look like a presidential candidate!
I am with him on this one!
"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.
Once again, he stands by nothing he does! What a pathetic excuse for a candidate for POTUS
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!
no dignity for presidential material in this sort of flip gesture.
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?
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!!!!
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!
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.
Bill should have fist bumped his head.
Obama and the fist bump are fads that rise quickly and then fade away...
Man, that's bogus! You gotta show some love to the shorties. Show em some paw, show em some paw! LOL!
What is the difference between a hand shake and a pound?
Nothing, when your left hanging...
Interesting that neither of the comments I submitted earlier this morning have been posted.
CNN – All Obama..ALL The time! Give me a break.
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!
Politics has reached a new low.
Give me a break. This is not important at all. Can we refocus on the real issues of the election. Thank you.
Finally, real news.
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
Many of the comments here sadden me as much as the acts of politicians. Come on people. Exercise some discipline in your speech.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I agree. Ditch it. It is stupid and a turn off to older voters.
I hope he at least shook the kid's hand!
ITS A FIST BUMP PEOPLE........... ALICE ALL THIS ANGER OVER A FIST BUMP............. LET'S GET REAL, PEOPLE..........
BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE.......................
I support Senator Obama but really, why is this an issue? Is this really news?
Yes We Will
Obama 08'
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!!!!
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, you are sad and pathetic and it's very upsetting that you would stoop to such reporting. What is this even news.
According to Fixed (Fox) News, the fist bump is considered a terrorist fist jab. Unbelievable!
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....
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.
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?
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?
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"?
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.
"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.
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?
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?.
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...
"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.
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.
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?
Not Relevant whatsoever!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Okay..why is this important? Will it help me pay my mortgage, and obtain affordable health insurance?
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)
Bumpity, bump, bump, bumpity, bump, bump...look at Frosty go.
Good Lord, the silly season is indeed upon us!
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.......
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.
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...........
for the Record its called the pound or giving daps... fist bumps??
LMAO!!!!
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.
now the fist bump has been thrown under the bus.
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!
Something so simple and innocent has been trashed and slimed. Way to go!
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.
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.
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!!!
I so totally agree with Janet , Ohio and Alice in Florida.
He should have put his fist in her mouth......
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...
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.
Figures why nothing ever gets done in this country. This is the type of crap we talk about.
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.
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.
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?
I don't understand why this is newsworthy? What happened to news reporting on issues? CNN you are failing the public.
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 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.
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!
Ha! Obama has been changing his mind on a lot of things lately....read: Flip-Flop!!
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.
Wow are'nt they just the coolest!!!!
YES WE CAN AND WE WILL VOTE NOBAMA
PUMA (PAC)
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.
I meant to correct that typo – "fist" not "first" as I copied from above.
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.
"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.
How old are these people doing fist bumps??????????? Are they adults????????????????
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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!!!
The "bump" is stupid and pretentious. Obama is smart to stop doing it.
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.
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 "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.
since when is a common fist bump someone's signature move?
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?
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.
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.
"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!)
Just another issue that would be a non issue if it wasn't Barack who did it. Double standard!
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.
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!
The first fist bump with Michelle was a cute moment but put it away now. It's not presidential.
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!
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?
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 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?
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
James Carville, how much money did you get from BO to respond to this article? Do you have to split your take with Hillary?
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
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..................................