DUH! It was about painting the picture so even more of the media would fall in love with him, not about sheltering his girls.

If it were about that from the begining, they would have never been on tv, especially due to how young they are. Just a not smart move on his part. But the woman you all hate so much, Hillary flat out, boldy and directly said Chelsea was off limits as a topic of discussion…EVEN NOW as a grown woman. Hillary still protected her child.

McCain's children aren't PLASTERED all over the tv. Take a clue Obama. Man I can't wait for the rock-star status to leave this guy.

Don't regret the decision now.

Although I'm voting for McCain, I watched this interview and saw nothing wrong with it. His girls are very cute and well spoken for their ages. This whole process will change their lives, whether Obama wins or loses. We all know the media will use them whether they're in the spotlight or not.

I guess that's an oops. At least it is now. Strange he didn't think of that until after he's gotten the good press by 'displaying' his absolutely adorable children.

I don't believe he thinks it was a mistake at all. I think he knew exactly what he was doing. The reporter says the campaign asked for the interview. Sounds suspiciously well thought out.

Just another slick politician. I don't want to hear any more of his supporters talking about "Slick Willy". At least the Clintons didn't use their daughter when she was a child.

Tell me again who has the better judgement and moral character?

Comments here will always continue to be negative. Voters believe it or not want to know the candidates family. IT IS NOT A BIG DEAL. so he says he regrets having his family on TV. BIG DEAL! How about commenting on McCain joking killing Iranians by sending them cigarettes? Non Issue.. so is this one..

the same folks with the venom are consistent with the screen names.. you know who you. does not matter if he is walking with his kids in the park. you will find a way to add a negative comment. Ask yourself why every insignificant issue has to be over analyzed..

Oh.. I forgot you have no life..
Please post CNN along with the other gratuitous posts..

Obama has a well rounded family. In this day and age family is just a word used in the english language. Nomatter what Obama does there will be criticism even though this interview with the family was just a step back from the hard campaign. I thought it showed something about the family. If you are not going to vote for Obama thats your right. But lets stop placating the facad and just say you don't want a black man to be president. At least be honest because Mccain will give u everythingyou have had in the last 8 years so when its time vote for McCain because once he is in you won't have anything left but your vote

Obama 08

I don't hate the guy at all. Obama is the one who said he made an error in judgment by putting his kids out there. He also said he made similiar mistakes in regard to Rev. Wright, staying on at Trinity, wiretapping, lapel pins and most recently his stance on Iraq. I like the guy. One day he may be a great President, but not now. His inexperience and judgment is the 800 lb gorilla in the room.

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Speaking with CNN Tuesday, Menounos, the Access Hollywood reporter, said the campaign had reached out to the show for an interview and her only goal was to show the Obama family dynamic.
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I'm sorry Ms. Menounos but I don't exactly buy it that the campaign sought you out instead of the other way around. This family has been hounded for interviews and they relented with your outfit.

The "interview" seemingly [I haven't seen it] was benign enough so there is no issue there.

However, as a journalist, or whatever you consider yourself, it's time you and others like you stop word smything your comments to make yourselves look better than you are. In your comment, in a minor way, you are attempting to place an onus for the interview on someone other than yourself. You wanted this and pursued it. Just come clean.

WHat's the big deal?
They seemed like a regular, ol' family to me…
Precocious girls and two parents nervous every moment about what one of those girls might say!
Seemed like my family a bit… especially with the husband/dad wearing his 10 year old clothes when there are new ones hanging in the closet.

WHOOPS! My kids ended up on national TV!

Sending your two little girls out for a TV interview doesn't happen by accident. It's not something you "regret" 24-hours later, it's something you avoid beforehand.

What does this say about the capricious nature of his short-term judgement? What are the large scale implications should he become President?

Obama's children are cute but that doesn't mean anything.

Copy this into YouTube Search:
Obama's Iraq Problem: Change That Works For Him

Obama should regret his flip-flop.

Obama's Pimped out his little girls, but he regrets now that he's gotten all the publicity he can out of it.

Jeeze, I would've brought cheese if I had known there was going to be this much whine, Hillary supporters…

Barack for the vote.

lin lin July 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET wrote:

where u on mars in the 90s not to have witnessed the parading of chelsea clinton ????

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It's the koolaide talking. The Clintons were very careful about keeping Chelsea out of the spotlight and took a lot of heat for their decisions to put her best interest ahead of political gain - remember when they sent her to private school instead of the DC public schools? The media and pundits jumped all over them for not supporting the DC public schools.

He's got hindsight. He has judgment after making the decision. What a qualification for Pres.

Obama is such a great dad. This is the second "Obama daughters" story in two days. He obviously cares so much about his daughters that he's willing to use them to create an image of himself as warm and likeable.

You're likeable enough, Barack.

Well, not really.

We will not forgive you for what you did to our party.

NFIL Democrat

I thought it was a really cute interview and his daughters are adorable. I wouldn't expect this to be a regular thing but it was good to get to know Obama in a different way.

If Mr. Obama didn't wish to have his daughters on television, he should not allowed the interview to take place.

I find it very insincere that he took advantage of a photo-op and then claims he "regrets" his decision. This is the most precious thing he has in his life, his family. He chose to allow this to happen, now he's flopping on his decision to do so.

The more I hear from this gentleman, the more I realize he simply does not have anything in his life that is close to him that he hasn't "regretted". (look at his close relationship with the fine Reverend, who inspired, counseled, married, baptized his family for examples)

Insincere and a typical politician. When the polls disagree, he changes to fit the polls.

richard,

Good call? A little too late. We need a president who has good judgement, thinks fast and doesn't apologize the next day for bombing a country.

WELL SAID DOUGLAS. YOU SOME OF THIS FOLKS THINK THE WHEN THE PROTEST TO VOTE MACBUSH WE ARE GOING TO BE SCARED BUT WE NOT.BARACK IS THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

Obama——I don't think it's healthy and it's something that we'll be avoiding in the future," he said.—————THIS IS THE REASON WHY………….gary - OBAMA DID BECAUSE HE IS STUCK ON HIMSELF. HE WANTED HIS CHILDREN IN THE LIMELITE SO HE CAN SHOW EVERYONE WHAT A GREAT DAD HE IS. WHAT A JOKE…….the joke is on you GARY (IDIOT)
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Furthermore, it's funny how opponents of Obama are unwilling to recognize that he is indeed a good father and husband, as is evidence by this very interview. Spin it however you want to, but you have no legitmate claim otherwise. His children are obviously very well raised. A credit to him AND Michelle.

Many have ranted that we do not know much about Obama; this glimpse into his family life helps. His girls are exceptionally gorgeous, well spoken and appear to be grounded, normal kids. I hope that find their experiences as America’s Princesses over the next 8 years a positive one. I certainly understand not wanting to make a habit of pushing them into the spot light, but this one interview does not deserve any criticism.

I appreciate a man who can say "I am sorry, I was wrong." (Although I don't think this was a particullarly wrong decision, but maybe the girls have been bragging about it or something)

For the last eight years I don't think we've heard a single "I am sorry, I was wrong" for mistakes far bigger than putting kids in the limelight.

The 'haters' are not Dems, they're Republicans that are posing just to stir it up.

After seeing the interview with the Obama family, I'm even more impressed.

After 20 years, we have a FAITHFUL, DEVOTED family man who's also ARTICULATE and INTELLIGENT…

What a breath of fresh air!

-A Republican for CHANGE

Silly Democrats. Are you better off today than you were before Bush took office? If not, why go McCain way when Obama and Hillary are about 90% the same as far as how to initiate positive change. If we get McCain and things don't improve, remember you voted for McCain you silly democrat. Obama is human and good to see he has family just like many of us.

Seems like Senator Obama is having a lot of second thoughts lately. I wouldn't think Access Hollywood would be a presidential candidate's first choice for a family interview.

i respect sen obama for reflecting on the decisions that he makes.
it shows character and a high moral outlook.

His family is beautiful and well-spoken. I am honored that people of this caliber has volunteered to serve this country in the highest capacity. That is what patriotism looks like.

it's quite refreshing to have a person who will be in the White house that actually thinks and not plot like the current war criminals that are staying there.

It was a good move on Obamas part to show the American people that he's down to earth and is a family man. His daughters to me came across quite smart and not to mention adorable! It's a good move for him to keep them away from the media from here on. The attention was unexpected like he said.

The funny thing about this PUMA and Still for Hill garbage:

If she does get the opportunity to run again, I and many people I know will never give her any shot specifically because she has not addressed these yahoos.

So, just as you blame Obama supporters for making you feel the way you do, you are ensuring NO political future for your girl.

I know in NY, the tides have turned. Many are pretty upset with her, FOR DOING NOTHING FOR THE STATE.

She better get down on her knees and beg Obama for a job. She won't get re elected in NY.

Obama haters get over it. If these are the things he is going to second guess himself over we are in great shape.I am still waiting on the republicans and McCain to second guess the the slaughter of 4000 american lives.

I guess McCain should pimp out his sons to the media, oh wait they are serving in the military protecting Barack Huessien Obama's precious little family, without out John McCain ever mentioning a word about it to the media. What a joke this guy is becoming.

ANOTHER REASON I WONT VOTE FOR HIM, HE DOSENT THINK THROUGH HIS DECISIONS. I HATE TO THINK OF WHAT HE WOULD DO IN A SITUATION WHERE IT WAS CRITICAL TO OUR COUNTRY! NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES. HILARY SHIELDED HER DAUGHTER THRU THEIR ENTIRE POLITICAL CAREERS. A WISE CHOICE HILARY SHE TURNED OUT GREAT!

It was a wonderful interview, but Obama's right. I think that interview was enough for many of us to see how normal/non-political the Obama family is. They're average Americans.

Obama is an inexperienced politician and an inexperienced parent.
And not above using his children to manipulate people's emotions.
Very poor judgment. But probably effective with a certain group of people.

Many of you have exposed your ignorant, racist tendencies. Wether you support Obama or not, would it not be honest for you to simply say that you would vote for an untrained white monkey before ever voting for an intelligent half-black-half-white man who actually earned a college degree? How reprehensible are some of you to vote for this nation to continue to be led down hill before coming to terms with your racism?

The haters need to chil out.

Obama 08

Some of you, with your disdain for Obama, make some of the most ludicrous and illogical statements. Sad…

I think it was fine, but it made Obama realize that his kids would get too much media attention if he didn't stop now.

To Still for Hill and the rest of those who are unable to move forward: if you're "Still for Hill", why do you not support her in her support of Obama? If you're voting for McCain, you're not "still for Hill".

You have a choice in the fall to use your vote to support policies that your hero Hillary opposes or to use it to advance policies that Hillary Clinton supported and still does. If your beef is with Obama's lack of experience, you would have supported Joe Biden in the primary, as his experience tops Clinton's and Obama's put together. So that rationalization doesn't wash.

If you support Hillary Clinton, then recognize that McCain is the anti-Clinton and to elect him is to punish the country in so you can punish certain elements of the Democratic Party. It may make emotional sense to you, but so does bulemia to those who engage in it. Fight the Democratic Party by fighting the party, not by crashing the entire country into a brick wall. Sheesh.

Sorry "Ann"….Nate's right! You and your friend "Still for Hill" are counterproductive and we DON'T want you back! If you vote for John McCain simply because your candidate didn't win a primary ( which is the dumbest logic I've heard in a long while) then you deserve what you'll get from his 3rd Bush term!

I'm an Obama supporter and always have been, but if he would have lost the nomination, there's NO WAY I would have abandoned my party out of SPITE and voted for MCSAME!!! Let's see what the posts look like this time next year when gas is $7.00 a gallon.

Way to go "STILL FOR HILL"!!!

I think the interview was very nice and "light." but don't go overboard trying to prove to us that you are a 'typical family'. Don't do it for "Michelle damage control" purposes.

I think it is very good for children everywhere to see the Obama children from time to time.

Allowing his daughters (no matter how adorable) on stage is one thing, but to have an actual interview is another. That was indeed a stupid mistake. And Chelsea Clinton is a grown woman. Correct me if I'm wrong, but did any media actually interview her when her dad was in the White House - cause I've never seen an interview with the young Chelsea. And why does Michelle always have to say something stupid?

CNN seems to be miffed that they didn't get the interview. AC made sure to say yesterday that the interviewer was also a shampoo model- like that's relevant. I will take even this headline with a pinch of salt. I'm sure it was nothing dramatic.

ANOTHER POOR JUDGMENT CALL!!!

WHAT POOR JUDGMENT CALL WILL HE MAKE INVOLVING ANOTHER COUNTRY WHEN AND IF HE'S PRESIDENT?

Hillary was/is not the Democrats only choice - though I'm not sure those that would make such a statement were ever Democratic to begin with.

I don't think Obama has anything to regret. It was a good interview, and gave some connection to a good family. It showed his kids as well-brought-up, and his entire family as a good, solid family unit that anyone would be happy to be a part of. The presidency is not a royal reign. In theory, presidents and their families are common folk, and the American people should have some access to them. But considering the kooks out there, any public figure has to be careful about what kind of access is given to the family. Going forward, Obama should be very careful about who has access, and why. The media and Obama's enemies will twist the situation to their own advantage, and stalkers need very little information to become infatuated.

I thought the interview was cute. Unfortunately because Obama is now a pop star/idol, everything he does is scutinized to the 10th power. So he is right in not allowing any more interviews. The media will stomp all over him and his family as soon as they get a chance.

Just like the Muslim Americans who are complaining about Barack saying that he is not a Muslim. American Muslims are upset that Barack hasn't said that being a Muslim is ok.

Its always you are darned if you do and darned if you dont

-Proud ObamaBot!

ERICK-KS , JACK, MARGO, HRC3655- We don't need you and don't care who you vote for! Get over it. Stop crying and move to CANADA!

OBAMA / SEBELIUS -08!

Is this what Obama will say the day after every BAD desicion he makes? No thank you!

You guys are blinded by this guy. Hes like a Cult leader. Scary!

I saw the interview and I think it was adorable, they are some cute well behaved kids, what s taught at home spreads abroad they have done a wonderful job as parents, and I know President Obama will do a wonderful job running this country.

Bush has really really screwed this country up and some ignorant people want McSane to finish, I guess Bush didn't give them enough.

zwormo,

our country can't afford a President who admits to mistakes? Instead you're going to vote for one whose consistent decisions ARE mistakes?

interesting logic…

Jeez… Now he's flip-flopping on this? He really needs to stop second guessing all his decisions. Regrets are not very presidential until you are writing your memoirs. The moment was sweet and touching and an obvious boon for his campaign. He should have simply said, "It was an unexpected yet pleasant opportunity to introduce my family more to the American people, but I probably won't be doing it again any time soon out of Michelle's and my desire to protect our daughters from the media spotlight." Enough said.

HI HATERS, ALL OF YOU CAN SAY ALL YOU WANT ABOUT OBAMA HIS FAMILY IT IS THE SAME PEOPLE WHO ASK FOR SHOW HIS FARMILY FOR AMERICA TO GOT TO THEM ARE NOW TRYING TO SPIN THIS FOR WHATS IS NOT.STOP HATIN AND JOIN THE MOVEMENT.

OK - someone is lying - BHO says suddenly this thing cropped up and he didn't catch it quick enough.

the reporter says the family reached out to the show or an interview

- Let me guess who is lying - if he was surprised it got so much attention he couldn't empty a boot filled with water with the directions on the bottom.

"I think that we got carried away in the moment," Obama told NBC Wednesday morning. "We were having a birthday party and everybody was laughing, and suddenly this thing cropped up, and I didn't catch it quickly enough and I was surprised by the attention it got."

Speaking with CNN Tuesday, Menounos, the Access Hollywood reporter, said the campaign had reached out to the show for an interview and her only goal was to show the Obama family dynamic.

I thought the interview was great and refreshing. He's human! His family is delightful! The more we know about him, the better. I don't view this as a flip flop. One interview - good. More interviews - exploiting his children. I'm glad he realizes this. Obama 08

So if Obama doesn't have the experience, foresight and prudence to be on guard regarding his own family, how are we suppose to trust his judgment for running the country. Maybe he has a lot of good qualities, but he presently is too inexperienced in many aspects of life to be president. A side note, while I'm not necessarily a McCain fan, why has there been so much controversary if negative comments are made about Obama's race or Hillary's gender, but when negative comments are made about McCain's age no one seems to notice? (And no, I'm not a senior citizen.)

The girls are adorable! The interview was light and easy and showed that they are a normal everyday family. I understand Obama's stand on wanting to protect his girls from further exposure. Look at some of your verbal attacks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My goodness!
Making much a-do about nothing!

It ended up being a great interview that showed a normal, loving family that is raising two intelligent young girls - that is what those with an open mind (who bother to watch the interview) will see.

It must be hard for the family to be apart as much as it is given your and Michele's travel right now.

It was clear from the setting that you and your family were at some western-themed resort area. We all know that it was your eldest daughter's birthday on Friday.

As you run for president in this tabloid obsessed world ( TMZ -to- People -to- National Enquirer -to- CNN -to- Access Hollywood) you've constantly got cameras following you. It must be very frustrating and very difficult for you and your family. You have to be a gracious, yet ever vigiliant, subject for these leach-like reporters. I could see your pensiveness as the "interview" was going on with the kids.

You are doing the right thing Senator.

Good call Barack.. there are so may racist nut jobs out there.. let the kids be kids and live as normally as they can.They are absolutely
darling girls, very smart and very well behaved.
It is a difficult line to walk.. we want to know the Obama's.. then no it was a bad idea.. number one is the kids safety.. and the media is so cruel they could make them targets.. They are innocents I think the Obama's should keep them hidden.. for safety.

The interview was fine and the access to the girls was not over the top. The problem came when CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and every other media outlet broadcast this thing over and over and over and over like these kids had just disclosed the cure to cancer!

It was a little interview with kids talking about how their parents are kind of goofy. Cute and appropriate for kids! Our country is overly occupied with stars, atheletes, politicians, etc. That's what's over the top. I thought the interview was nice…and a side story to be seen once!

It's sad how everything is turned into a circus event!

It was good to see how the Obama family inter act. Great kids and it show what a great job he is doing at home. McSame left his wife to play house with barbie who spends more money in a month than most people see in a life time. McSame and his new barbie wife don't know what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck and some time have to go to those payday loans becasue they just can wait until their paycheck come. I can not believe how some people are trying to make this interveiw bad, but don't even mention that the McSames are spending big time money in a month times when most of us have to make a chose between food and filling up our car.

Why do we always have to be so critical about people when they do nice things? We need to check ourselves. I love the interview, it really was refreshing to see a happy family together. There is so little of that today in this country. God bless you Obama. Too many people do not understand what you stand for in this country.

GO OBAMA-08

Barack Obama needs a big stadium due to crowd of people who want to hear him speak. I'm getting very tire of those Hillary Clinton supporters whining about their lost. I was a Hillary Clinton supporter myself but I'm over the RELATIONSHIP!!! GET OVER IT!!! If you want to vote for McCain - DO SO!! And stop Whining!!!

Obama 2008!!

Rahni, Connecticut

As for Still for the Hill, it is pretty obvious to me that you are a Rush Limbaugh fanatic in Clinton clothing. Obama, Clinton and I, as well as millions of other Americans, will be working to build a better and brighter America. I hope you will eventually come to your senses and join us. No true Clinton supporter would be voting for John McCain who consistently votes against equal pay for women and is for continuation of the war in Iraq, not to mention the serious ramifications for the Supreme Court.

Typical…..

He throws out what he thinks will help him and if polls disagree or he comes under fire, he say opps…. I should not have done that. NOBAMA has NO EXPERIENCE TO LEAD.

I want a leader with a backbone. Someone who has a plan — not trial and error.

His judgement is lacking in every way, his plans and people he surrounds himself with.

He is a NOVELTY being used by the left. Sorry for him and us.

If you are a supporter of any other candidate than Barack Obama, you should probably give the CNN blogs over to the Obamabots so they can talk to themselves. That's why you haven't heard from me for awhile. There are other news websites that are more unbiased and filter out posts that are just plain nasty toward other blogers. My suggestion to all who are anti-Obama is to stop watching the CNN network and stop using the CNN website until they start reporting and posting unbiased and fair news. And until they stop posting attack type blogs from pro-Obama people against people like Freida, Still for Hill and Sharon Minnesota.

Boycott CNN who most likely won't post this!

margo wrote:

"He has socialist tendencies that are not compatible with this country."

Try telling that to "No Mccain or war!", who claims to be a Ron Paul supporter who's switching to BO. Can you say "schizo"?

They were adorable, but I do not think I would allow my small children to be interviewed. People can be nasty. I remember Chelsea and how the media were to her. She was going through that gawky period.

Sorry Barry, again this is either another quick as hell flip-flop or part of your campaigns STATED GOAL to REINVENT YOUR WIFE as to appear to be something she isn't, which is nice.

You don't have the simple fortitude to make any easy decisions and you want us to trust you to make the difficult ones?

I am writing this in English Barry just because you hate Americans that don't speak multiple languages, but I hope I don't appear to be bitter or clinging to guns or religoun or sounding like a typical white person.

McCain - Powell or Condi 2008

I wish some of you commentors could see how silly and small you sound- truly pathetic

And you're not changing any minds with your vitriol; all you're doing is illuminating your own prejudice-

Are you proud of yourselves? Really?

Does OBama just not realize how much publicity his family will receive if he becomes President? C'mon that's just a retarded statement. There's no way around that now, dude, you're "in the spotlight!"

WE thought the Obama girls were absolutely adorable !! How delightful to see such an ordinary American family running for President of this great country !!

Haters give it a rest. I saw the interview and I found his older daughter to be very articulate. I agree with his decision not to do it again in the future–and certainly don't hold his original decision against him.

Go Obama 08

Another change in position, huh? What other decisions will this man make that he'll regret after just one day?

Why is anyone surprised that a presidential candidate or president has a personal life. Is it a big deal? Obama rightfully has some reservations about this because he knows that right at this very moment Carl Rove is frothing at the mouth looking for some hate filled attack he can launch. McCain's minions too. I will be happy when this election is over,with a Dem in the white house, so I can go back to having my breakfast without being upset with yesterday's politics. My health will improve 100%.

All you anti Obama folks are just so full of hate it is pathetic!!!!!!

Flip Flopping again Obama. Nothing new.

PUMA!

Hillary was our only choice!

I really like to see confident kids and those kids were confident. There was nothing wrong with them being on T.V.

Another flip flop and exercise in poor judgment. If he can't make wise decisions about his own family, how can he be trusted with ours. I'm sure he's a great guy, but the stakes here are too high.

AS ALWAYS OBAMA ONLY CARES ABOUT VOTES. HE TRIES TO SAY HE IS ANOTHER JFK BUT THERE IS NO WAY HE WOULD HAVE PUT HIS CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC LIGHT. THERE IS NO WAY THAT CHILDREN SHOULD BE PUT IN THE MIX OF AN ELECTION OVER BEING JUST KIDS. LEAVE IT TO OBAMA TO FLIP FLOP ABOUT USING HIS KIDS. WAIT 10 MINUTES AND HE WILL CRY THAT THE PRESS DID THE WRING THING BY INTERVIEWING THE FAMILY. EVERY THING THAT GOES WRONGIS SOMEONE ELSES FAULT OR THEY MISQUOTED HIM. THE OBAMA'S HAVE SMART AND BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN AND THEY SHOULD STICK TO PARENTING AND LEAVE GOVERNING TO WHO KNOWS HOW.
DEMOCRATS FOR McCAIN

All of you lighten up! He did not do anything outside of showing who he really is and introducing America to who they really are. Folks - get ready, Obama will win - and more to the point it's in your best interest to vote for him. Forget talking points. The dems have a history of running things better than the Republicans. You know I'm right. Deal with it and vote the right way this time. 8 more years of crap! Come on and grow up. You got it wrong the two times in a row are you going to make it a third??????

Relax everyone,

Let the Obamas be….The Obamas are a high profile family that deserve a little lime light. Most of you Obama haters won't amount to half of what the obama's achieve in there life. His girls (Obama's Childern) handle them self well and in my option have more manners and values….so relax you bigots and haters!

I refuse to vote for Mccain and allow him to conutine the Bush crime family destruction of our great country.

Some of you commenters sound so utterly stupid. You act like Barack Obama has to be a perfect human being in order to run this country. HELLO! No one is perfect and if that were the case, the country would not be in financial and moral ruin right now. Babrack Obama has proven that he has good judgment, character, leadership and devotion to family skills that would bring a sense of morailty back to America. Any fool that would vote for John McCain and admit it is just that. A fool. For you racist, semi-racist and quasi-racist people, stop using stupid excuses for your non-support of Brack Obama. Stop being afraid to admit your real feelings. Beisdes you aren't fooling anyone anyway. We can all read right through your stupid excuses.

Mary in CT:

The "Junior" and "Senior" in the offical senator titles actually means nothing. Senior just means you've been there longer, it's doesn't mean you're smarter than the other senator.

With your "logic", Former Sen. Jesse Helms was smarter than the six other "junior" senators that served for NC with him between 1975 (that's when he became "senior" senator) and 2003 (his retirement). That includes John Edwards. If you think that, well, I really have nothing to say.
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I wish the media would just leave Obama alone for a little bit. His children on TV was fine, refreshing even. I think they did a good job, and although he shouldn't (and won't) have them as the face of his campaign, their presence in that interview was a genuinely lighthearted and sweet moment that the media/the opposition will be hard-pressed to skew reasonably. It was just an interview…and they didn't even talk about anything politics related really.

I think it was GREAT. It is wonderful to see what a close, loving
family they are. And how like the rest of us they are.
Of course, wouldn't want to do it all the time, but am
glad they did. Let's us know, with his well rounded family,
what a good president he will be.

Another bad judgment call. He is a loser… puppet put up by the old establishmen and pushed on us.

We will remember in November what the DNC did to Hillary and her supporters.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12

And it will get far worse than that.

Just look at all of the scrutiny that the Bush twins and Chelsea Clinton got over the years.

Obama has NO clue what he is doing to his daughters by running for president.

Just think of all of the Secret Service agents that will be following his kids around and keeping an eye on them for at least the next 8 or 9 years. Talk about lack of any sort of privacy!! I'm sure that they will grow to hate it.

Everyone in a uproar about Obama having his family on TV sound stupid to not vote for a person because of that. What has it got to do with ANY policies? Then you say is shows lack of judgement. Hmmm, how much lack of judgement does it take to support a war based on lies? How much judgement does it take to say "Bomb, Bomb, Iran", on national television? How much judgement does it take say "We could be in Iraq for 100 years"?

Wow, the things people are concerned about. No wonder this country is so screwed up. I always wondered how most powerful nations in history destroyed themselves from within. Now I see its from stupidity

I love how the McCain fanatics keep talking about Obama being stuck on himself.

I guess they've never really caught that crooked yellow teethed smile that McCain always has for his incredibly poor jokes. That's what you call a 100 million dollar ego.

Protect your daughters Obama, the rovian tactics of the extreme right leads them to the point that they cant reach bottom. No matter how low they get, they just grab another shovel to dig. They will somehow find a way to use them to attachk you and the dems.

Obama 08

P redictable Republicans
U ndercover
M asquerading
A s disgruntled Hillary supporters.

Evidently Obama did not realize that it would be picked up by every cable news outlet and run into the ground. It seemed that it was intended to be very casual and very limited. But last nite I saw 4 talking heads analyzing the tone of the interview and what the kids said . Boy did they look silly — the talking heads that is, not the kids. An unexpected and un-natural respnse by the media who glommed onto this "little" interview to fill out their programming and run their mouths. Good idea not to put the kids forward again– but for all the people who say they don't "know" Obama, it demonstrated a very happy, healthy family dynamic. I doubt that many people in that situation would be entirely comfortable with what their kids might say .

A beautiful family and such posed children. I perfectly understand his desire as a father to protect his children and shield them from the media glare, but I do enjoy that small glimpse into his inner life. The look of love and caring on his face when he is with his children, just increases my respect for the man. In the words of Malia, please America, "Vote for Daddy"

Obama has a REGRET! OMGosh! The world's coming to an end! The sky is falling! Gag me PLEASE!!! Obama = Osickening!!! Excuse me while I go barf!

It's nice to see something unscripted from a politician that doesn't always turn out as planned. Much better than the plastic people of the republican party.

I see nothing wrong with this
Its not like its going to happen on a daily basis
Besides it shows they are just a normal family like everyone else!!!
A beautiful family!!

I see a concerned father worried about "being on TV" going to his daughter's heads. Though they were sweet, polite, engaging children, he doesn't want or need "this" to become a habit.

That being said? What nice kids! As a producer I can tell you..the LAST thing you ever do is interview children–they are the unknown commodity that can DESTROY an image (or a shoot) in an instant…because kids are HONEST. LOL!

And as an American? I want a family–a real family–in the White House…you can keep McCain and his toaster-pastry-God-forbid I-admit-I'm-55-plastique trophy wife (the one he unceremoniously DUMPED his first wife for)…and while you're at it…KEEP the 8 years of Republican policies that have crippled this nation.

McCain and his family are what America was–and is–an America that's NOT working for us. The Obama's? They're what MIGHT be, if we can all work together again. No guarantees…but I'd rather bet on hope than on despair.

NOBAMA '08!

I doubt that he should be considered a "bad" person for letting the media interview his family, its a good way to show America a bit more about who his family is and how they operate and also makes for exposure on many stations. I think he feels like any father would feel, responsible, for any effect this may have on his children down the line, but currently I see no harm in it.

Everyone, reality check. He's going to be the next president of the United States. He has a family he obviously loves and cares about. Thats the real story. All Americans should be so lucky.

YES WE CAN!!!!

Talk about double standards! When Chelsea, who is 28, campaigned for her mother, the media (MSNBC) said the Clintons were pimping her out. Now, the Obamas set up an interview between their very young daughters and Access Hollywood and a chorus of "OH HOW CUTE" goes up. The kids are cute but no caring parent would want their child connected to Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan and Access Hollywood. Now he says it was a mistake, a spur of the moment bad judgment call. This was a political move; he wanted the voters to see his cute kids. He pimped those kids out and that was certainly poor judgment. They need to be sheltered from Obama's ego, as well as the media, especially the likes of Access Hollywood. We do not need judgment like this making appointments to the Supreme Court.

I was a little surprised when the Obama's made the decision to put their daughters in the spotlight like that. Wasn't their forte to decide anything like that. Although the interview was genuine, refreshing and I enjoyed it, I don't blame him for second guessing and regretting it. Their daughters don't need to be in the spotlight like that, especially how young they are.

George Bush NEVER regreted anything…………..See how messed up America is TODAY!

Ain't that the truth,,,,its refreshing to see a candidate who is not afraid to admit to a possible mistake. ( I know Ain't Ain't a word, but I like using it. )

He has my vote,,, I could be sorry down the road some day,,,but if anything is to be improved in government he is our only hope this election.

As for the turncoats,,,we don't need your kind back. Unless of course you want to help elect Obama to his second term:-)

"Our country can't afford to have a president that says woops i made a bad decision. "I think that we got carried away in the moment " comment won't work when you are the commander in chief."

Ha, just imagine how different a state our country would be in right now if the current administration ever reflected on its decisions long enough to realize how many bad ones its made.

To err is human.

So was it bad judgement or a poor decision Barrack? Either way, if an inconsequential decision like that sets you back then please help me understand how we can trust your judgement making decisions that affect the entire country?

Thought of the day — if Jack Ryan kept his intimate relations with his wife private, or Jim Oberweis won the Republican nomination or Peter Fitzgerald ran for a second term then Barrack Obama would still be an unknown state senator from Illinois. …we didn't want him here, but putting him in the Whitehouse is not the best way to get rid of him.

Good looking family!!!!!!! Have no regrets!!

still for hill we do not need your cheap vote,obama will win anyway.

People make mistakes … that is what it is to be human; even when you are Commander in Chief. The real test is how you deal with your mistakes.

And Margo, Obama isn't a 'socialist' … all he's saying is let's spend our taxes on the people of this country, the people who pay the taxes and make America what it is, rather than on an unending relentless war. It's all a matter of how we want to use our resources. Taking care of my fellow human being, keeping our roads, bridges, and public spaces repaired and working well is exactly what I want my taxes to do. What else is there?

STILL FOR HILL

If you are seriously considering a vote for McCain, I can't see how you can also think about coming back. Either you are for the party of all the people or you are not. I believe party for all the people is still in your blood. Why don't you just stay and vote with that party. As an Obama supporter, I would have felt the same if Obama did not get the nomination but I still would have voted for Hillary as the nominee. Please get over the emotion and vote for our future.

His daughters are so beautiful,It was refeshing to watch.

The family looked beautiful!!!!!!! Have no regrets!!!

For those who want to scrutinize Obama for this, your lives are very maundane at best. To even attempt to criticize him for something like this is ridiculous. Soldiers are dying over there and the presumptive republican candidate is threatening to keep this Iraq thing going for more years than we know is prudent. And your answer to this is to politically nitpick Obama for showing his kids on television? Let's count the mistakes of George W. as it pertains to deaths of soldiers for no real reason and the mistake that will be made by McCain when, if he wins, he doesn't fix this war travesty. The fact that he had his kids on tv pales in comparison to the real issues at hand. This issue is trivial garbage and you know it!

I thought the interview was very nice. The girls are very cute. He has a very nice family and it was nice to see them together like that. But I understand why he is regretting it. The interview has been shown on every network all over the place and there are probably alot of nasty comments being made on certain networks (I don't watch those networks so I don't know what they are saying). He probably wasn't prepared for the craziness that followed the airing of the interview. I understand that.

The interview was fine and far from "hard-hitting", but what did he THINK was gonna happen.

Get over it. It was Access Hollywood with Maria Menounos. She is hardly a cutting edge political reporter. It's not like they were drilled by Wolf Blitzer or Sean Hannity…

All that said…

McCAIN IN '08!!

margo ——Everything Obama is doing is scared. He has socialist tendencies that are not compatible with this country. Obama is not to be trusted……………TRUST IN GOD!!!……..THE question is not only Where do we stand…..BUT also Where are WE headed????

There is nothing wrong with regretting your actions. Everyone has at least one regret in their life (love, job, INVESTMENTS, purchase). I think we should be worried if Obama doesn't reevaluate his positions…like Dubya.

If GWB would have regretted or even second guessed some of his stupid mistakes, perhaps we wouldn't be in such a mess.

Haters give it a rest. I saw the interview and I found his older daughter to be quite ariticule. I agree with his decision not to do it again in the future–and certainly don't hold his original decision against him.

Go Obama 08

So now Obama is flipping a flop on his media spin?
Give me a break!
Nobama '08

Once again, the idea of having a President who can actually look at situations as they unfold and modify his ideas accordingly is refreshingly different. McCain changes his mind a lot, but only in response to polls. We need a President who can think, not one that lets the GOP do his thinking for him.

I thought it was a cute interview - I love the Obama family. People need to get over themselves, the Obama family is one to admire

There he goes playing both sides of the fence again.

Of course he knew what he was doing, garnering votes and sympathy from the "family" demographic. Now he want's the "protect the children" demographic too.

His handlers sure know how to play the game!!! And we all thought this was a NEW form of politics!!! HA HA.

PUMA!!!

DON'T GUESS IT OBAMA- THINK BEFORE YOU ACT,SAY OR DO…WORDS ARE LIKE SEEDS, THEY GROW IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF EVERY LISTENER, AND OUT OF THE HEART THE MOUTH SPEAKS…….YOUR WORDS ARE POWERFUL , AND CLEAR. KEEP THEM THAT WAY….GOOD WORDS GROW TALLER THAN BAD WEEDS….AND, THAT'S "CHANGE I CAN BELIEVE IN" OBAMA 2008 YOUR WORDS MUST BE FULL OF TRUTH !!! AND YOUR DAUGHTERS REFLECT WHAT HAS BEEN SEEDED INTO THEIR HEARTS…..

…someday, you'll be ready to be king…BUT NOT NOW OBAMA!!!
I'll be voting McCain, that is a hero and our next president!!!

Anything for a possible vote. How many more things are you going to regret, Obama? We disillusioned voters are filled with plenty of regret as well.

Your armor is shrinking! Like most other rock stars, you will fall.

the original report was that people worked hard to get this interview, and it was originally just Obama and Michelle the nthe girls just waltz in and kind of takin over, I personally appreciated the glimpse inside the family but he is being analyzed by everyone from political analyst to right wing media, it was his daughters b-day now it's a spectical, I can understand the regret.

Are the people that write on this blog grown ups. I don't believe they are this sounds more like children. I going to vote for McCain see ya back in 2012. What will the world be like in 2012? Tomorrow is not even promised so what if 2012 never comes? You are going to wait until 2012 and vote for Hillary what if she is not there to vote for what will you do then. You all are planning your life around one person I am so sorry for you all.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

To: Still For Hill

Give it a rest will you! Obama admits that exposing his daughters in this setting is not what he wants in the future so lets leave it at that. You're just a Hill-hypocrit is what you are. Where were you and the PUMAs when Hillary sincerely asked for help in paying down her campaign debt? How does your current attitude and you stated voted plans at all honor what Hillary stands for? You're just a Hill-hypocrit. The notion that Obama or his campaign should be made to suffer or be punished for the sexism in the media is not only ridiculous, but it patently unfair. What it also shows it that you were never for Hillary or what she stands for in the first place. You just did not like Obama and thats why you were supporting her. People like you and the PUMAs could care less about Hillary or you would do as she's doing everything we can to get Obama elected.

No one is saying you have to like Obama or that you have to vote for him. I just do not understand why you and the PUMAs feel the need to go out of your way to sabotage Obama's chances at winning in November. We get it already, you are not going to vote for him. But why go out of you way to sabotage him? Quit being a Hill-hypocrit with your divisive rhetoric and do something more constructive with your time.

Obama '08

If only George Bush and Dick Chaney had of second guess themselves before invading Iraq.

Haha all you Obama haters hate for such petty reasons. Oh his supporters on the blogs pick on me. Oh Rev Wright, oh someone helped him buy a house. His middle name is Hussein. Oh he presents no solutions. GO TO HIS WEBSITE!! IT IS ALL THERE!!! LOOK AT THE FACTS AND WHERE HE STANDS COMPARED TO MCCAIN!!! I hope all you still for Hill supporters are ready for the days of rusty coat hanger abortions, and a war with Iran.

Obama is either a "talk now, think later" type of guy, or an egomaniac. I doubt if he was as upset about the interview as he acts. He loves having the limelight. Sorry, but I don't want him in the White House. "Oops, is that missile aimed at Russia or the test range? I was just showing off. I didn't mean to hit the button"

JUDGEMENT you can believe in, indeed!!!!!!!
Out of Iraq in 16 months, my foot !!!!!
Ban the hand Guns, my foot !!!
Learn Spanish, my foot !!!

Isn't it refreshing to see a typical American family that might be in our White House in January. The whole Obama family including the cute little girls are getting my vote. I would love to have them as my next door neighbors.

Where's the burkas?

I don't see the Obama family as down to earth at all. I don't think they represent the average American, either. From what I have read, Obama and his wife don't know what it is like to have normal jobs, low income, etc. Despite the family image, I know that Obama is not for life issues and so he will not get my vote. I don't like McCain but I will vote for McCain to keep anti-life Obama out of office. He doesn't represent America to me and I honestly don't know what people see in him that would make him a good president. Most of his political votes were "non vote" scenarios so we don't even know where he stands on many issues.

For all you Obamatrons who think that this constant backtracking, flip flopping is a admirable quality, get your heads back on your shoulders and stop granting amnesty to BHO for everything he does, doesn't, does and doesn't say. He will do the same thing with whatever he does, doesn't, does and doesn't do. This man is hopeless. Even if he gets elected, by the grace of Allah, it will be one term.

Making much a-do about nothing!

Still for Hill has absolutely no interest in what's best for America. She/he doesn't care about universal health care, she/he doesn't care about lowering taxes, or ending the war in Iraq, or repairing our image in the world. All she/he cares about is Hillary Clinton and in the end Still for Hill doesn't care at all about the issues that Hillary Clinton stands for.

I'll agree that allowing his children to be interviewed was a momentary lack in judgement. But it in no way compares to the lack of judgement in voting for and supporting the continuation of the war in Iraq.

The Democrats should regret putting Barack on TV!

Keep the beautiful kids far and away from Sean Hannity and bigots. Wondering how evil looks like stay close to Sean Hannity and Karl Rove. That's true test of God's commandment "Thou shall love your enemies"

Nate I agree with you also.

Obama 08 Baby!

Access Hollywood; an adult show consisting of celebrity rumors and gossip! Guess you figure to get the kids in the spotlight now rather than later. You knew exactly what you were doing sir. Get the family out for the photo shoots whether it's in Montana or Access Hollywood. Look everyone, I'm a family man. Now will you forget about Wright, Farrakhan, and Rezko? Congratulations, not only are you a run of the mill politicain, but a cad as well.

Still for Hill,
Yes, my family and all my friends still go for Hill, NO OBAMA PLEASE!

I'm a lifelong Democrat, who was initially for Dennis Kucinich, but then switched to Obama after Super Tuesday. But now, after all his flips and outright lies, I'm starting to see him for the **gasp** politician that he really is. I absolutely cannot vote for Talking-Out-of-Both-Sides-of-His-Mouth-Obama.

You can't have it both ways, Senator. You can't put your kids on TV one day to exploit them to get support, and then the next day say, "Gee, maybe that was too much," to win the I'm-a-sensitive-papa cred, too.

So that's why I'm:

NADER '08

The interview was harmless and showed us a typical American family. Barak Obama and his wife are good parents and it showed. It was great to see the family interaction and it should not be a political issue, but I am sure the republicans and Fox will state otherwise.

I thought it was fine. I can't wait to see this family in the White House.

And having a daughter born on the 4th of July trumps wearing a flag pin!

I don't understand why the big deal about The Obamas making this interview. It's ridiculous that now Senator Obama has to backtrack and regret the interview. I just don't get it. There was nothing wrong with the interview. People in the media need to stop making such a big dieal out of everything. Yes, including CNN. I saw the news last night and all they talk about was about his interview. Start focusing of real issue and just leave this stuff alone. The interview was fine.

I dont blame him at all for regretting it, and Im sure if he could go back he would not let that happen again. But, that's Hollywood, at access.
Children should not be bothered with reporters period.

I personally do not see what the uproar is all about. While I do not think that they should do family interviews every week or so, it was nice seeing the Obamas interact as a family and seeing how well behaved the grls are. As a Black man, I looked at our next First Family with pride in how they all handled themselves and look forward to them representing the country for the next 8 years!!!

So all you Still for Hill/PUMA/anti Obama etc. . . people:

I CHALLENGE YOU. Give me specifics. How did Obama cheat? What awful thing did he do to HRC? What awful thing did the media do to HRC?

None of you give specifics. Why? Because nothing Obama did was cheating He played by the rules and won. Now you all don't like the rules. But, much to your crybaby disbelief, you cannot change teh rules after the fact.

Nothing Obama did to Hillary was awful. The racist thing was caused by Bill Clinton. The SC comment about "even Jesse could win SC", in effect saying black people even if they are unqualified can win SC. Race and gender was introduced by the Clintons.

Nothing was done to HRC by the media that was awful, unless she caused it. . . i.e. Bosnia snipergate, or, sniffle sniffle "sometimes ti gets so hard". The last presidential candidate that cried while running was out of the race within a week. If anything Hill got preferential treatment.

So there are my specific. I will bet alot no one is willint to be specific and actually identify these wrongs, because they don't exist. You all are just crybaby genderists. The same ones who are demanding Sebelius be VP, for no other reason other than her gender.

Feminists= genderists in pant suits

A nice change of pace in the summer presidential campaign season. If I were Obama, I too would keep my children out of the media and political spotlight, even the young ladies did a nice job of representing themselves.

Let's see if the McCain family follows suit with all the family members.

Shielding? At least one will graduate from high school while living in the White House, How are you going to "shield" them for the next 8 years? Some may not remember John and Caroline but I do and it is one of the aspects of JFK that endeared him to many. His family values were great when it came to his kids, as it would appear the Obama family's values are intact as well. No 7 year olds screaming 'Down with America' as many would have you believe she would do if she were given a public platform. Just a normal family whose Dad is running for the presidency.

scotty-it's not a raffle.people are not selected by a random drawing.they are chosen by their personal stories,regarding this campaign.you heard wrong.musy have been more republican smears that only work on idjits like you.

Poor judgement ….and then immediate regrets and second guessing his decisions. These are the characteristics of a very ungreat president.

What a mistake the Democratic party has made in selecting this inexperience nice guy or Mrs. Clinton.

NATE get over it obama is the norminee.

That interview was the most adorable thing since WALL-E. I understand that he doesn't want his daughters in the spotlight, but I think it will calm down voters who are concerned about his "family values."

to- zwormo—–Our country can't afford to have a president that says woops i made a bad decision. "I think that we got carried away in the moment " comment won't work when you are the commander in chief
…………That reminds me ..during a press conference BUSH wasn't aware that gas was $4.00 a gallon-HUH

Listen Americans, you are electing a president….not a "nice family"
Stop looking at the kids and the wife and look at the man who has no substance and no experience.

How wonderful to see the Obama family so relaxed, laidback, comfortable, happy and so "real." Malia and Sasha were wonderful. It will sure be a great pleasure for America to see these adorable girls growing up in the White House for the next eight years, along with their new puppy. God bless the Obama family.

They are a beautiful family and I enjoyed seeing the girls talk about how they loved mommy and daddy and being in the white house. I seen nothing wrong with the interview with the family.

Still for Hill….you can stay right where you are. Real true blue dems dont want you. As far as Obama..You guys are ok. You have some cute kids my friend. OBAMA 2008. OBAMA IS TRUE BLUE DEMOCRAT!

This guy will use anyone… Remember he threw his own grandmother under the bus when it was convenient…so watch out Kids.

I thought the interview was done in a "light-hearted" manner, the girls seemed to enjoy the moment and was tastefully done. It was nice to see what could be the First Family, in a relaxed atmoshpere where the subject matter was not politics. A refreshing change!

well what do you expect the MEDIA is every where on obama but fail to expose john mccain and his lies and flip flops i think the media gives john mccain FREE RIDES how about they lay off obama and start exposing john mccain and all his flip flops and how he called his wife the c word as well as laughed when someone called hillary a b

Hey CNN, how come there is nothing about Mccain campaign banning a sixty year old woman form attending his speech, only because she had a sign saying Mccain and Bush are the same. How come there is nothing on his bad interview on your own channel, where Mccain contradicted himself continuously on the economy.

Just try to be balanced. You won't but the effort will be noticed.

His daughters are cute and articulate, but shouldnt be put out for a dog and pony show. The interview was not bad, I actually enjoyed it and I am not a fan of his, but once you open that gate the girls will have no peace. Its funny how people think Obama can do no wrong. I was proud how Hillary and bill kept chelesa out of the spot light when she was younger even the media had feild day calling her hateful names, and Obama puts his young girls out there and people say its beautiful, Hillary has her GROWN daughter stomping for her for a couple of weeks a