Just out of curiosity, Obama is a United States Congressman, so why would he have to employ 4 staffers to talk with Congressman he should be able to pick up the phone and talk too? This has never been done in the history of Presidential elections and is the most moronic thing I have ever heard. On a second note the Messiah of "Change" and "Unity" did remark that he would talk with "Democratic" Congressman right? Where is all that "Unity" we have been hearing about.

Its so funny that only some women and gay men are still upset over Billary not getting the nod.

osamas biggest accomplishments have been voting "present" …Is that a 'change' or is it a decision problem ???

you McShame people are tooo much! He can not remember what day it is let alone who is standing right next to him. Are you mad that he can not fill up a stadium with anybody?

Thanks for the good laugh, Phantom of the Oprah.

' Obama is young but he is smart and accomplished'.

I think this poster meant to say a-come-polished!

But the shiny polish is starting to wear off the Obama

' Obama is young but he is smart and accomplished'.

I think this poster meant to say a-come-polished!

But the shiny polish is starting to wear off the Obama.

Could we actually have an Executive who works with Congress? What a concept!

It’s interesting to see how some of the supporters of Sen. Obama who are senators and professors speak of their candidate with great confident. They sound like they’ve known him personally for a very long time. Yet those who really should know Sen. Obama (for a very long time) they are not able to speak about him publicly.

The senators who support Barack Obama know their candidate for two years or so. Sen. Obama's experience and not being tested in the political world is no issues to them. He flip-flops. He makes bad explanations or no explanations about himself. He quite often makes promises which he cannot keep. He is untested. He is unknown.

Voter intimidation and suppression, the DNC really did it this time (not in some other continent).

Whether Barack Obama is going to be selected (not elected) at the Denver convention or Sen. Clinton elected, there will be a lasting effect on the Democratic Party and that should be a good thing.

Anti-Americans for Obama!!!

SCUM OVER DEMOCRATIC PARTY, PLEDGE DELEGATES AND SUPERDELEGATES ARE TRYING TO VOTE FOR -VP OF THEIR CHOISE IN ORDER TO SECURE THE PARTY UNITY BEFORE BECAME TOO LATE.///

OBAMA IS A LOSER…..THROUGH AND THROUGH. NOTHING WILL HELP HIM. HE'S NOT QUALIFIED TO BE IN THIS ELECTION. WHY IS THIS MAN IN THIS CAMPAIGN? OBAMA DOESN'T BELONG IN THE CAMPAIGN…….HE'S TOTALLY AND LITERALLY INEXPERIENED AND UNSAVY ABOUT POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT.

Obama is starting to sway my vote. He has gone from a leftist liberal to a more moderate conservative liberal in just 5 weeks…true change…

McCain campaign=1974 Ford Maverick bucket of bolts.

Obama campaign=RED BARCHETTA.

Organize, organize and more organize, Obama is the man!!!! This is the first time in along time we have seen this. Obama is Organizing at the federal level, state and municipal this is how your turn a country around. Where's McCain, cuddle up with lobbyist who don't understand politics is local.

Better days are coming Vote Obama 08!!!!!!!

And to the Voter - who is doing McCain's paid senate job while he's running all over campaigning? Maybe it's Bush, because he sure isn't doing his own job.

Way To Go Obama!

You forgot McWinner!!!

Mccain Is Running A Campaign Full Of Special Interest! Obama Is Running A Campaign By The People For The People!

Obama Is Running An Excellent Campaign! This Is A Preview Of How He Would Run The Country! Mccain Is Running His Campaign Poorly! This Is A Preview Of How He Would Run The Country!

Dear Susie - the answer is both and what's wrong with that? JFK had the same appeal to people and he prevented WW III over the Cuban missile crisis in case you are too young to know about that. Being appealing and also human doesn't mean that you don't have the intelligence, foresight, patriotism, and all the right stuff to do the job right.

To Claudia AZ

The only bus we'll be jumping on is the one to Denver to protest.

I guess you don't appreciate my song…. CNN Obama….

Mccain Lacks The Judgement To Be President!

aware, if you paid attention, it is the people who want to see him. sorry to you for being a McCain supporter and cant get to a small town meeting with him..
glad for your second phrase, thats exactly why McCain is not going to be in office… he could not even win over Bush in first place, and he have had months to put his campaign together to battle the democratic winner, and it is now he is doing it, after Obama have put his together…

Do you even know where McCain is on any issues other then war in Iraq ??

Now keep your wise knowledge to yourself and hide under your rock

Phil Proud Republican from MA , look in the mirror and get a glance of hatred and stupidity

some of you made some comments that really made me think
1) Carlos- you are right people talk about Dr. Rev. Wright saying his is this and that…buut have those people listened to Wright's sermon or just the sound bites? and did he say anythings that was not true? hmmm
2) unknown-the dem congress inherited the mess that the repubs have made in the last 10 years. there has been record filibusters in the house this year.
just food for thought.
WHY WONT JOHN MCCAIN RELEASE HIS MILITARY RECORD? WHY ARE HIS ADDS ALL ATTACKING OBAMA INSTEAD OF TELLING US WHAT HIS PLATFORM IS?

He's on his way to nowhere, and is bound to get there soon.
Should he take the Freeway, and head straight for the Moon…

i wonder what is going to happen in the debates mccain wont have liberman there whispering in his ear when he doesnt know what he talking about thats gonna be funny cant wait for the debates!!!

McLieberman" the right elbow man " McGraham "the left elbow man " just another crook and Lieberman is the shadow guy but you better watch out McLieberman you fallow so closely you will smother if McBush stops .LOL and wouldn't we like to see that one.?
Just looking at Lieberman and McShame is to much for one day what a silly looking pair and who is leading these two ? it makes you feel like a trip back in time they been here so long!

Obama for Prez!!!

The Hillary ladies, etc. are getting very tiresome. Get over it. Either get on the bus or stay home because this bus is leaving the station. Or perhaps you would rather cut off your nose to spite your face?

Are we voting for a rock star or a president?

Aware…America is not paying for Obamas stadium speech you dodo. His supporters who are sick and tired of the atrocities the Republicans have bestowed on America these past 8 years are paying! We don't need or want another 4 years of all the lying, cheating and disdane that party is so full of.

To Phil Proud Republican from MA
I’m a former Republican, and I know how you feel, all you need to do is take a deep breath and let go. Judging by your post you are a very angry person, and I feel you pain, it is ok to tell the ones who hurt you how you feel, you don’t owe the GOP anything, after all they don’t have our best interest at heart. Trust me it is ok you will feel a lot better. Just say it very slow…..”President Obama” once you say it you will set yourself free and the republican monkey will be off your back!

We are coming together for a clean sweep.

The Bush Cheney, Repubs and Mcain deserve what coming at them.

Specially after the last 8 years.

Landslide Obama.

Obama 08 & 12.

To Phil Proud Republican from MA - Clearly you have to done your research or even picked up a book. I am surprised that you were able to drag your knuckles off the ground to type. If you would look at the issues alone you will find that McCain is not going to do a thing to improve our country. Whether it is the economy, foreign policy, or our view around the world. You are a very small minded individual and if you choose to vote based on fake views of an individual rather than the issues you deserve everything you get…….you idiot!!!!!

Oh Phil, temper tantrums are not good. Well okay, kick, scream, and fall on the floor, if you must. You're allowed, but when you're through—realize the facts. Obama will be your next president.

McLies

McShame

McWar

Mc anti-economics

McGrampa

McCan't use a computer

McPanderer

McBush

SUBSTANCE OVER FEAR MONGERS!
Obama 2008 + 20012

Sounds like a man with a plan.

Obama 08, I can't wait to go to Denver.

Has your boy given up his citizenship to Kenya yet?

He sure knows how to keep himself in the news. Good for him. A lot of visibility into his campaign. Shows us that we'll have a lot of visibility into his presidency. He's accomplished so month in the month since he sewed up the nomination. So much more than McCain has done in the 4 months since he became the Presumptive Nominee.

Hey Alice, PUMA PAC, have you sent in your contributions to the debt relief fund? If not, perhaps that would be a wiser use of your time.

Shouldn't McCain be stomping Obama with his "experience" and superior "judgement"? Great job Obama

If Bush beat McCain two times, does that mean Bush > McCain?

hmmm

way to go obama !! The republicans are just mad because obama's campain is being run with excellence. I hope this continues when he is the president. Obama will not be surprised like Kerry was in 2004 and this is why all the McCain supporters are upset and know that McCain has no chance.

Lots of you say that Obama is acting like a superstar rockstar or movie star. Isn't that a good thing? The president should be the star of the country !!

Sorry Jim from IL

Obama is only the presumptive, the only person i'll be lining up with is Hill & Bill.

To all those who write with such hatred against Obama, my guess is that you supported the administration that brought us the last 8 years. If you are pleased with where the country is, then just support John McCain and save the rest of us your neurotic rants.

Hey Sharon, sweetie - your cupcake, Hillary, never planned past super tuesday so stop saying Obama stole her ideas. She is too busy trying to figure out how to get out of debt from poorly managing her campaign finances. Too bad you can't blame that on Obama, huh?

Senator Obama can be trusted in his professional judgments as well as his personal judgments. His core values are out there for all to see. I have both trust and respect for Senator Obama. He has been very presidential during his political career and during this campaign. His level headedness and his good judgment will win this election.

Looks like a great cast of losers. You rock BHO!

Obama didn't sign up with the Selective Service. Wonder if he's paid his 250$ thousand fine yet. No wonder Webb refuses to be his v.p.
He'll have to settle for someone who is OLD and not running for office again. They don't have a political future to ruin. Bad enough he would ruin this country.
McCain 08

No wonder Webb decided not to be considered as Obama's VP running mate. Quick - who was George McGovern's VP choice??

Obama Making Gains in Red States
By Taegan Goddard | July 7, 2008 8:35 AM | Permalink | Comments (4)

According to recent polls, Sen. Barack Obama is doing extremely well in states that have voted Republican in recent presidential elections.

Montana: Bush won by 11 points in 2004, Obama leading McCain by 5 points
Colorado: Bush +4, Obama +5
Virginia: Bush +8, Obama +2
New Mexico: Bush +1, Obama +3
Florida: Bush +5, Obama +2
Indiana: Bush +20, Obama +1
Georgia: Bush +16, McCain +1
Mississippi: Bush +20, McCain +4
Alaska: Bush +26, McCain +4
North Carolina: Bush +13, McCain +4

Obama has run a good campaign thus far, surrounding himself with a high quality team of advisors and people that can get the job done. This bodes well for how he would govern if elected. What a welcome change from the Bush/Republican leadership (or lack there of).

That feeling is right, we the exceedingly dissatisfied Democrats will turn out to be the new 'Reagan Democrats' and the rest will be history for DNC. I am a life long Democrat and a Gulf war vet, but sick in my stomach the way your man Obama runs the primary. McCain for November. Hillary 2012!

Voter " I want to know who pays for people!! I guess you wrote this in Capital letters which insinuates you are shouting!

Your answer is NOT THE TAXPAYERS!! Remember Obama opted out of the public finance so his campaign supporters are paying for it. Which we have no problem doing. As long as we have the best verses mccain, who uses public finance and have a lot of warmongers on his staff and you are paying for it.

Go get UM! Obama

So the presumptuous selectee wants a congressional liaison team to help him communicate with Democratic members of congress? Maybe if he had done any real work in the short time that he's been a Democratic member of congress, he would be able to communicate with them himself.
Thank you Senator Webb, a Democratic member of congress, for being the latest to blow off calls to become the selectee's running mate.
Hi PUMA PAC people!

Obama's organizational skills are to be admired. His campaign is run like a fine tuned machines - while all the wheels have fallen off the old Double Talk Express.

If Obama runs this country like he's run his campaign, we'll be alright.

Funny how Obama is using an outdated phone that looks like it was strung out at the last second and placed on a seat…..while he holds a Blackberry at the same time.

Obama the multitasker!

He has my support. I am over 40!

Give it up Obama! Also forget the big stadium. Do you really think Americans should pay for your egomania?

America is getting to know all about you! We need a leader in the White house not a flip-flopping, obfuscating, arrogant beyond belief neophyte!

McCain 08 - the only wise choice!

IT WILL TAKE 20 HOUR DAYS, BUT

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MANAGE THIS

NATION OUT OF THE CRAP HOLE WE ARE IN.

Hey Barack Hows Diane Watson doing these days, Particuliarly after you disregarded Clinton supporters at the Congressional Black Caucus meeting by stating Hillary supporters "need to just get over it"
She seemed to take some offense to that . hmm wonder why.

OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE MOST BELOVED

PRESIDENT OF THE US OF A, OF ALL TIME.

LORD KNOWS WE CAN USE HIM.

I'm so glad voters like Phil from MA know what's good for my country. I'm so glad they were willing to kill 4000 of our soldiers for personal gain and have millions of people lose their homes because of short sighted greed. I'm glad he knows he can do so well without gas in our cars or food in our stomachs. I'm glad he knows that the key to national security is to sell as much of your homeland as possible to foreign countries and pollute the rest. Good job, behind you 100% Phil because you are so patriotic. Send me your recipe for flag pin cake.

Alice in Florida July 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

There are a ton of people on both sides of the aisle that have/will reject any notion of being VP and it's not because of the candidate as you would like to believe. Many don't won't to go through all of the vetting and scrutiny that it takes to get on the ticket and some like the job that their in. VP of the Untied States is a pretty big undertaking. Its not like someone's inviting you to an al-expense paid trip to Hawaii.

Obama is becoming a movie star with directors and producers. The whole thing is a farce. Dump Obama.

sharon.not scary at all.a necessary change.it was hillary who took obama's ideas,and mccain who takes hillary's.you are republican anyway,so why dont you go to fox,and join them in twisting the truth there.we're tired of hearing your empty rhetoric.

Smart move Senator Obama.
These people will watch your back and keep you informed.

GO FIGURE, A PRESIDENT WHO ACTUALLY TALKS TO

CONGRESS WITHOUT A SUBPOENA, VERY GOOD START.

Phil Proud Republican from MA - you are so ghetto minded, it's no wonder you're a republican. And be careful about the evil you wish against Obama, karma has a way of returning, ten fold.

organization of this campaign is overwhelming compared to republican lobbyist party.they and their supporters are ridiculous.

I HOPE IT HELPS, BUT WHAT COULD HELP THE MOST IS ADDING CLINTON ALREADY, I'M GETTING THE FEELING THAT OTHER CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE STILL WITH MCCAIN AND WILL KEEP THIS TILL NOVEMBER 4 SO OBAMA YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND PUT PRESSURE IN YOUR CAMPAIGN.

UNITED WE'RE STRONGER

OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014

NO TO "BUSH II" (MCCAIN), NO TO MR. WAR, MR. DEATH, MR. OOPS I BUMP MY HEAD A LOT, YOU ARE "WAR-SICK" BEACAUSE OF VIETNAM, YOU CAN'T BE PRESIDENT!

He is running a brilliant campaign! If he manages our country like he has his campaign, America will be great again. He is proactive and trying to get things done. he will work for America!

Get your team together Barack. Very good.

Wipe the floor w/McCain. Obama 2008!

What can I say? I listen to his speech today on CNN and again taking Hillary's ideas and making them his own. I guess Reid and Pelosi will be waiting by the phone for him to call to let them know what they should be doing daily. He already running the DNC and guess now all of the Democratic Party. Scary isn't it.

LOL - he is gonna need all the help he can get - he is really SO wet behind those big flappy ears, but maybe they'll refuse him too, just like Webb did (and I certainly wouldn't blame them)

PUMA PAC

OBAMA IS SO VERY SMART. THIS IS HIS FIRST TIME CAMPAIGNING FOR PRESIDENT AND HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY SUCCESSFUL IN PUTTING TOGETHER HIS SUPPORTERS. THIS IS JOHN MCCAIN'S SECOND TIME CAMPAIGNING FOR PRESIDENT AND LOOK HOW DISORGANIZED HIS CAMPAIGN IS. IF "EXPERIENCE" IS WHAT JOHN MCCAIN TOUTS, HE NEEDS TO TAKE A LOOK AT HIMSELF BEFORE HE EVER USES THAT WORD AGAIN. VOTE OBAMA.

Also, why does every single move that Obama makes have to be scrutinized by the media? Who's on McCain's committee? You guys refuse to even report the fact that Phil Gramm is on McCain's economic committee and he had a big hand in causiing the mortgage meltdown while lobbying for UBS and his wife help construct the Enron Loophole which aids in having gas go up. Shame on you CNN.

Obama is a tool. He is not fit to be the president. he shouldnt even be a leader in this country. Go back to the hole you came from with your unpatriotic wife. You are a coward and have no clue what you are doing. To bad democrats are too stupid to know whats better for them and the country. Obama you are a loser

A bunch of nobodies. Who are these people? We taxpayers are paying them to do the job their job titles indicate.

Ae they coming off the government payroll here and onto Barack's payroll or the DNC payroll?

It's one thing to have members of Congress running all over the country trying to get nominated on our dime, it's quite another to go into individual staff offices and pick off staffers.

I WANT TO KNOW WHO PAYS FOR THESE PEOPLE!!

This just in McCain announces his liaison to Big Oil lobbyist… his team includes Black, Gramm and Rove…Hahahahhahahaha

I guess now the McCain camp will research all of these names to find one spot on their record and then attack Obama for it. Mark my words. One of them will have once been 30 days late on a mortgage and it will be another McCain produced firestorm that the media will eat up.

Great job here. Obama is a man of action! Hillary supporters are seeing that Hillary is the new Obama girl and they need to get over the past and line-up with their new leader (Obama the man).