Andy he went over as a Senator. McCain has been asking when he was going to go to Iraq. Iraq and Afganistan was paid for by our tax dollars as he went over as some sort of committee the rest was paid by his campaign. But, McCain did the same thing after he was nominated. There is an article in March of this year when he was in London finishing up his European trip. You cannot condemn Obama for Going if McCain has already Gone. McCain's memory must be failing if he does not now remember that he keep critizising Obama for not going and now is critizising him for going even though he did the same thing. The only difference is that Obama had people waiting outside to get a glimps of him and McCain had people outside protesting.

This election will be decided on a handful of issues. Where does your guy stand on these? Roe v. Wade, Universal Health Care, Iraq, Taxes, the Economy, Energy .

I waiting to see how many people will vote against their own interests in order to keep Obama out of the White House. We will get what we deserve.

Karzai looked more relaxed than I've seen him in years. Al Maliki agrees with Obama's time line. Shimon Perez praised him and said the future belongs to the young. The King Abdullah personally drove Obama to the airport. 200,000 Germans came out to hear him waving American flags. Sarkozy says Obama is his buddy. Brown is polite (he's Bush's boy) but Parliament and Londoners are as excited as everyone else.

The tour can only help. It's OK with me that the world likes us again.

Obama 08!

"From an undecided, observant position, I think this whole trip of Obama's just goes to show how extremely arrogant he is." … " I give a thumbs up to McCain for staying at home and being focused on domestic issues, as well as keeping his compsoure during the disgusting bias of our mainstream news."

Spare us Brad, undecided and observant? I think not. Why not be honest? You're obviously pro-McCain, just admit it. I don't know about your being observant either, McCain did not focus on domestic issues — all he consistently talked about was the "SURGE" and whether it has "succeeded" or maybe it is "succeeding", whether it started before or after the Anbar Awakening, etc., etc., — he really wasn't very clear about all of this.

Also, if you believe McCain kept his composure then you set the bar low. For any thinking individual, McCain came across as very juvenile.
He & his compaign constantly complained about Senator Obama's trip overseas, conveniently forgetting, or hoping the American public would, that he continously taunted Obama prior to him making the trip. And let's all not forget, McCain made several overseas trips after securing his nomination AND also gave speeches while abroad. If I recall correctly, all the media commentaries were about how "presidential" he was looking while the Democrats were still "battling it out." No comments about McCain being "presumptious", "arrogant" or "cocky."

The amount of media coverage is NOT what's relevant, it's the TYPE of coverage.

I'm pro-Obama and very, very proud of the confident and exceptionally composed candidate I support … and I'm not even a Democrat!

Steve,
America is half messed up, it's just the way it is.

Brad, Strong:

Obama already said he's going there as a senator (citizen of US), the way that he received in Europe doesn't label him 'presumptuous winner'. Obama already also said that having better relations abroad improves conditions at home.

Andy,

as far as I know, a US senator IS an American citizen.

McCain is a good candidate, he has his strengths and people should truly considerate what each can provide for the US. Obama is far from perfect but what he has done in Europe is a positive thing. There are so many contradictory people in America that it just boggles my mind.

Brad July 26th, 2008 2:04 pm ET
From an undecided, observant position, I think this whole trip of Obama's just goes to show how extremely arrogant he is. How dare this man prance around other countries speaking and acting as though he is already the President of the United States. In this country, we vote people into office. Until this guy gets the majority vote, and the votes of the electoral college, he ought to stay here at home and focus on domestic issues. To act as though he owns the presidency is disrespectful towards our election system, and is a symbolic "spit in the face" to American voters.

I give a thumbs up to McCain for staying at home and being focused on domestic issues, as well as keeping his compsoure during the disgusting bias of our mainstream news. I can't wait to see these two debate it out in the months to come.

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This is a big pile of cowflop. I don't know if you bothered to notice, but John McCain has been to all of the same places and more, and giving speeches in all those places, all during this campaign season.

Instead of whining about "acting and prancing" as if he is already the president (in my mind, your words don't fall very far short of calling him "uppity" but I'll leave that alone), why don't you give us some real evidence of it? Did he introduce himself to even a single person overseas as the current president?

One thing you are obviously ignorant of is the fact that he went on this trip at least in part because he was criticized by the McCain campaign for not having gone.

Finally, don't give us this garbage about this trip being a "spit in the face" to American voters. You yourself are "acting and prancing" as if you speak for the entire country, and that is certainly not the case. You are just a single blogger with your own opinion, and that's it. Don't get all "uppity" and pretend otherwise.

Obama tried to develop foreign policy credentials in a whirl-wind trip around Europe and the Middle East. I don't think it worked.

While there he did what he does best….being a rock star Americal Idol slick Chicago politician who uses a teleprompter exceedingly well while speaking to large crowds. He never says anything of substance, but he sure does say nothing in a most beautiful manner! Better he should to go Hollywood!

Personally, the only place I can see any foreign policy from Obsama taking us is……right into the dumper!

Was for Hillary, now for McCain!

PUMA

It will be such a change to have a president who has both intellectual cred as well as community organizing, hands-on cred.

I can't remember having that combination. Being intelligent is certainly not the only criteria for being president, but it is abundantly clear that McCain doesn't hold a candle in that department. I don't think McCain is stupid, far from it. He's just not at that level.

No Obama,

The world problem also includes us, the next President needs to be a part of the world leaders. It would have been premature had you gone while still running for the Democratic nod, but you needed to go now as the next possible leader. Repubs can't have it both ways, if you don't go, your international credentials are questioned, if you do, your domestic care for the U.S. comes into question. We need a leader flexible enough to handle both, we can't drill our way out, according to T. Boone Pickens, how can we question the leading oil-man in this country?

The housing crisis ship has left port, and oil profits will still be sought after by the oil companies, unless you're the one buying all these barrels, I don't see the connection to you and high gas prices the new McCain add implies….

So no, I don't see how including America with the rest of the world can be seen as a negative….the world was made part of our economy years ago by all of our corporations, we need a leader to try to get us on board.

Barack, you think that you are now prime minister of Britain and waving out from No. 10 Downing Street. Have a life. You have a long way to go. Vote John McCain

Your supporters are behind you all of the way!

All posters spewing their hatred about Obama need to be outed for voting Bushy in to office, not one term but two terms.

Stupid
Ignorant
Greedy
Republican Trolls

Idiot.

He went as a presidential candidate. If he had not been a candidate, he wouldn't have gone. However, the first part of the trip was paid by the government as a fact-finding and meet & greet session. That's what he did. Talk to leaders, talk to troops, talk to commanders. The second part of the trip was campaign financed, so he added a speech to the people of Europe and the world addressing his view of foreign relations. That was the candidate who as a candidate is nothing more than a citizen.

Get it?

Sorry, the ignorance is bringing out my mean streak.

Hey Brad,
didnt Mccain just come back from visiting Central American countries? Would you call that prancing around? Didnt Mccain suggest Barack needed to take this trip? Decide, make up your mind. it cant be both ways.

There is a presidential vaccum that needs to be filled and Obama has to fill it.

Obama 08/12.

Does everyone criticizing Obama here remember that McCain made an identical foreign tour back in Spring? Cognitive dissonance is a powerful thing, I guess.

Obama took a rest instead of visiting our wounded soldiers. Ofcourse, had he been able to take the lights and cameras with him, he would have found time to visit with them. Those soldiers are the true Americans and the very first people Obama should have concerned himself with, but it did not get him a photo shoot so he didn't give them one minute of his time. This is the leader John McCain is, nothing would have kept McCain or Hillary from visiting those troops.

Obama is to arrogant for the American people. We want a leader not someone grandstanding and reading prepared speeches. The debates will tell the story. UUUH UH UH. Obama is an empty suit. Obamas numbers are dropping as people realize Obama is nothing more than an actor. I would hate to think what would happen if we were attacked and Obama was president. UH UH UH.

Um, Brad, why are you giving McCain a thumbs up "for staying at home and being focused on domestic issues?" McCain has been globetrotting quite a bit himself this year, visiting some of the same countries Obama has. Of course, when McCain did it, nobody here or abroad really cares, but he did do it.

Let;'s face it, Obama captures the attention of the world, no matter if you're liberal or conservative. It's not like more right-wing media sources trumpeted McCain's successes this past week. Even they realize that criticizing Obama is a better news story than anything good that McCain does.

Having trouble reading, Brad? Look at the article. McCain has made several overseas trips this year since locking up his nomination, and he repeatedly criticized Obama for NOT visiting Iraq. Why is it OK for McCain to travel abroad, but not Obama?

Now, I ask you………………………What did this "tour" really accomplish? More speeches, more maybes, and more pander; to the "pacifying Europeans", no less…………………..

Why are maccain people dusturbed? we know that they are frustrated knowing very well that Obama is rock star wherever he goes around the globe. I hope Maccain keeps his words by not fumbling here and there. Obama all the way!

Lisa – Isn't all about winning the election for John McCain also? Your comments are always so ridiculous.

Brad – Where were these words from you when John McCain was doing EXACTLY the same thing when he clinched his party's presumed nomination?

All you haters really need to think about what you are saying before you post. There are a lot of contradictions here that are really funny.

Keep in mind that even though Obama was in other countries, it was by no means any form of a vacation. Vacations mean that you are relaxing and getting away from it all which is nowhere near what he was doing.

The world is watching and the world leaders need to know who they may be dealing with over the next 4-8 years. Keep in mind that domestic issues are NOT the only things our president has to worry about.

Lisa – of course it is about him winning. What else would it be about??? This is an election.

Brad – McCain also took a tour around the world after he locked up the election. This is nothing new, so why knock Obama?

- The trip to the middle east was paid by tax payers and the trip to Europe by his campaign. They served two different purposes.

to steve: are you talking from experience,"inbreed" or are you one of those know it alls. He is not our President and pray to God he never is. McCain served our country and all Americans should be proud of him, he gave his life for our country, did the 'inbreeds, or even did you give yourself for America, I think you are the total fool for talking the way you and so many others do, have you forgotten who fought for our country. Hessin Obama never gave a minute to defend our country, you and those like you are you crazy for wanting him for President. I would rather vote Republican then vote for someone that says his an American and have his fingers crossed the whole time he says he is, hoping no one will figure him out. Just what inbreeds are you talking about and just what country is Hessin Obama from

McCain/Hillary for President 2008

Your solo performance on the world scene is all it takes you to the White House.

What a shame it will be if this hurts him.

This small tour has proven how greatly this country has missed the mark on international relations. And how the world has missed it, too.

Obama – you are up in polls. Your accomplishment in 8 days will put you in the white house. That is the Only poll you need.

to Brad your an idiot like all Republican yes men, Mcbutthead whined he need to go on trip now he's arrogant for going. You people are the most stupid people alive all Mcbutt wants is war and crap he knows he is told old to have to deal with later. I thought Americans were smart but i learned they are dumb petty and don't deserve to lead anybody let alone the rest of the world. You are Jealous that no one likes Mcain and that is the truth and as far as these stupid polls i know over 150k people and none of them have participated in any of these bull@%&# polls so i have no idea where these folks get their numbers. But i will tell you in November you will learn how far down the totem poll Mcbutt really is….See you on the oother side

Trying again………….
People are making it sound as if Obama was out of the country for a month or something. He was gone for a week. Just a week. And as he pointed out, McCain has done something similar after he received his party nomination. Why should this be any different?

strong,
Obama's trip was not paid for by the taxpayers.

Yes you are right; it hurts because we don't want a Rock Star to be our President. Of course they like your rock band and what you offered them because they're not here in US to deal with it. They just open their eyes and wait to see if you can do what you promise them.

Brad said,

"From an undecided, observant position, I think this whole trip of Obama's just goes to show how extremely arrogant he is. How dare this man prance around other countries speaking and acting as though he is already the President of the United States. In this country, we vote people into office. Until this guy gets the majority vote, and the votes of the electoral college, he ought to stay here at home and focus on domestic issues. To act as though he owns the presidency is disrespectful towards our election system, and is a symbolic "spit in the face" to American voters.

I give a thumbs up to McCain for staying at home and being focused on domestic issues, as well as keeping his compsoure during the disgusting bias of our mainstream news. I can't wait to see these two debate it out in the months to come."

Brad, Obama repeatedly said he is there as a citizen, why do morons like you only see things the way you want to, not the way they are?

AND, McCain did NOT spend his week "being focused on domestic issues" he spent his entire week attacking Obama, very scurrilously I might add, used the word SURGE waaaaaay too many times to count and did and said NOTHING to further his own positions.

McCain will not help put America back on its good standing with the rest of the world nor get your own country back on track. Canada for one, who opted out of the Iraq war because our thoughts were EXACTLY the same as those held by Obama. We would only feel more distanced from America if McCain were elected.

Brad…

I don't understand the brilliant ignorance of Repubs like you. McCain did the same right after he became the presumptive nominee. In fact he has been badgering Obama into going for sometime now.

And now that Obama has being embraced by the entire planet (200k in Berlin – are you kidding me??) You guys want to call him arrogant? You want to give a thumbs up to McCain for staying home?

Are you even paying attention to what is going on?

WOW ?!?

At any rate
Obama 08′

It is absolutely true that Obama lacks judgment for the most difficult job in the world. He can't even decide on his own what's best for him, never mind the country as whole. I am quoting, "He [McCain] was telling me [Obama] I was supposed to take this trip. He suggested it and thought it was a good idea." Why couldn't Obama determine on his own if this trip "was a good idea?" Instead, he waited for McCain to suggest it to him? It just doesn't make sense. If you want to be a President of the United States, Obama, take charge, show us some leadership. At this point in time Obama lacks these very vital characteristics.

If Obama hadn't used the race card and trashed Americans while he was there then he might have done better.

I guess that we are still those bitter Americans clinging to our guns and religion in his eyes.

Obama, the obfuscating, arrogant, egomaniac is a talented actor in his "all about me" drama.

But, he is also the most nauseating, arrogant, egomaniac that has ever disgraced the political scene.

This former Democrat will not vote for a phony, media-created American-idol-myth. Never Obama!

I will vote for a genuine American hero. McCain 08!

Brad 2:04
I doubt that you are undecided. You sound very much like you are voting McCain. If not you would admit that McCain has already made several global trips. That is why he baited Obama to go.
The republican are just jealous that Obama was so well received and the world loved him. They hoped and prayed that Barack would would gaff as badly as McCain does.
Obama 08 for America and hope for the world

Obama is a true leader and has worked extremely hard throughout his campaign. No one in the world can take his accomplishments away from him. Your ignorant statements can never go against his record.

Regardless of what happens – whether McCain becomes president or Obama, I am proud of Obama for all the hard work and inspiration he has spreaded through the black community and throughout the every community in our great country. Obama will be recorded in history as running the best campaign in the USA. He has represented our country well, and we should be so proud that so many countries around the world admire us.

Look at all the people in the countries around the world who showed up to see Obama. How many of us in the United States know about what is going on in Europe elections? However, the world admires us enough to keep up with what we are doing. This country that we live in is truly blessed, and we should be so proud that we represent freedom, unity, and peace for all.

I am an African-American who loves the United States of America. This is my country, this is your country, and I am proud of our nations leaders. Barack Obama has proven he can hang with the best.

Thanks Obama for representing our great country!!!!!!!

Yep, it proved Obama to be as inept, naive, and inexperienced in foreign relations as many of us knew he was. That's gotta hurt.

Wait an american president, workig and respecting other opinions…….omg is this actually happening?

The differences between Senator McCain's trips to other countries and Senator Obama's trip are:
1) the press coverage
2) Senator Obama giving campaign speeches on foreign soil – saying things like he represents the US when he has not been elected
3) Senator Obama giving press conferences with foreign leaders when he has not been elected

Item 1 needs to be rectified by the media – we need both candidates covered so that we can make an informed choice in November

Item 2 & 3 demonstrate arrogance on the part of a candidate and may actually be in violation of the US Constitution – he is making foreign policy, which the Constitution explicitly states IS ONLY the job of the President and his appointed representatives……

actually brad, you don't seem undecided at all and the fact of the matter is according to CNN, Obama is not using any federal funds. he is using his own funds he has raised. Mccain is the one who has decided to use federal funds. Not only that, McCain has already made the same trips after the primaries just that Obama has waited to do it and that the press don't care what the geezer has to say. Do you really want more of the same or someone who can motivate and move millions and millions of people not just at home but across the world? I understand that McCain worked the american dream by being born into it and marrying rich (the second time) and i suppose there is a certain demographic that really enjoys that but the rest of us hard working americans relate with the one who worked hard up to it. and has been in the business of helping people. The low down dirty people instead of the big business and Corporations, and if we as a first world country is to survive this peak oil age. We're going to need someone who represents the rest of us.

McCain is the pot that tried to call the kettle black since he did some fundraising in both Canada and Columbia.

What is going on here? I submitted two comments about McCain and his whining about being left out and they disappear when I hit "Submit Comment"?

Censorship of comments critical of McCain? Looks that way!

Senator Obama hits a home run and checks the foreign policy box on this trip. That leaves Senator McCain with whinning as his strongest suit.

Well isn't that some thing, Obama and McCain are virtually tied in the polls and Senator Clinton yes Hillary Rodham Clinton is leading John McCain by 8 points, according to Rasmussen ,as you may all know she dropped out over a month ago, what does that say about Obama?… the DNC is in some deep doo doo come November!

To Brad:

Like McCain did not go to Mexico and Canada. Get you facts straight before speaking out.

Obama you will be alright. You have a first rate team, unlike McC's. Get you some rest, recover from your jet lag (been there done that). Spend some time with your family.

I find Obama one of the more ingratiating politicians – always trying to curry favor through one means or the other. This guy is so over rated and over blown thanks to the media, 7 years of George Bush and sexism.

Brad, I think the word you're looking for is "uppity". Your true colors are showing.

You know McCain was just in Canada and Columbia giving speeches just last month, right? The difference : Nobody cared.

McCain GOADED Obama into this trip. He took it and was wildly successful, now you want to complain. Wow.

Obama 08′

Brad, you are NOT unbiased!

Obama is right to go abroad. Most of the trip was as part of a congressional delegation. He IS on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, after all.

There are a vast number of issues that affect everyone in the world. The pollution China creates drifts to L. A. and the air we pollute is breathed by those elsewhere.

As long as we share the world's resources of air and water with others, as well as terrorist/nuclear proliferation threats, interacting with other countries is essential. These things ARE domestic issues as well. Obama is taking the holistic, long view.

Are You Kidding Me? It Bothers me that, Barack Obama has been affiliated with the Muslim faith in his past. It bothers me even more that according to the Muslim faith we are all infidels that are good for nothing except to kill in as many numbers as possible, can you say 9/11, It bothers me even more that John McCain, has promised us another 100 years of war, or until the people that fight us in the middle east surrender. With these two immense choices for our President, what are we supoosed to do? We basically have two choices. (A) fight another hundred years of war. (B) Turn our government over to a man that will not swear on the Bible when he takes the oath of office

Poor McCain. He keeps forgetting things. Should we stop calling them "Senior Moments" and start calling them "McCain Monents"?

Brad: Come on, Dude. Your grandpa told him to go and I bet at that moment your attitude was symbiotic with McCain's. Now, the trip is done, it was successful and now he's an arrogant jerk for going. You need to get your head out of the middle east sand, "my friend."

Yo Brad up above, have you not been watching the news?? When has John McBush been talking about the economy, gas prices, the problems facing this nation? He's obviously obsessed about the war, the surge, and Obama. Do you really believe John McCain understands the problems we face in this economy? The saying used to be "The Republicans throw the party, the Democratics pay for it"!! I still think that is appropriate today. OBAMA 08!

It going down hill for Obama, the American People not the European select the president and that is John McCain. He already losing ground on the polls. The American people have already notice that Obama is a fruad, a fake, flip flops and NOT ready to be Commander in Chief. If President Bush approval Rating is at a all time Low the Congress and the Senate which is a 9% is worse!!! The DEM in congress is so Badddddddd that Obama has no chance. That is right Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and the Dem Congress are worse!!!!!!!! just ask the AMERICAN People not European!!!

Latinos for McCain!!!

And I agree, a BO/HRC ticket is unstoppable.
Cover the entire Dem base and they are licked.

And the Clintons have tons of good advice to offer anyway.
they have first hand experience in cleaningupafterbush.

he will NEVER have my vote

Why is it that Mr. McShame can visit other countries during the democratic primaries, strongly suggests that his Democratic opponent do the same, and then criticize Senator Obama for it.

Let's face it folks, Senator Obama was going to be criticized for going on this trip regardless. As for the polls results in certain states getting closer, people in this country will swallow what McShame is saying no matter how bad his foreign policies (McSurge, timely withdrawal from Iraqi, win…win…win) and his sudden domestic expertise on the economy seems to be.

If Barack Obama loses this election, it will only be because people in this country can't bring themselves to vote for a black candidate (he's Muslim, too far to the left, he's arrogant, or he's elitist), even when this country knows that he's the best candidate to improve conditions in this country.

uh Brad….did you miss the fact John McCain did the same thing earlier this year? I swear people can be so out of touch with the news!!! That is why the media should point out that JOHN MCCAIN DID THE SAME THING!!!

Lisa: You just dont' get it, do you?

The Republicans have had 10+ years to saturate media, polling organizations and voting equipment manufacturers with their secret, and not-so-secret operatives (e.g. Diebold, Wall Street Journal,). Polls at this point are being corrupted by these operative in every way untraceable to suppress or distort presentation of opinion contrary to their intent.

Obama has a mostly terrific international tour (I think the Berlin speech was too much of a circus), while McCain stumbles repeatedly, is caught lying about the surge, and has his essay rejected by a newspaper that endorses his candidacy. Yet the polls show nothing.

Ignore Opinion Polls for now, and MAKE SURE voting machines are not set up to delete valid Democratic votes and manufacture false Republican votes, as happened in Florida in 2000.

Well, Obama almost pulled it off. Right up until the point when he dissed the wounded troops he was fooling the world. He showed his true colors though. When told that the rules of the hospital visit would limit his party to 2-3 aides, no press, and no campaign officials, he cancels. If he couldn't have his photo op he couldn't be bothered. Instead he went to a gym. What vermin. He is unfit to command our troops. Then we hear at least 3 different stories why he decided not to go.

Throughout this entire election process, Barack has always been an upbeat, positive force. On the other hand, John McCain is always bitter, always tearing his opponents down rather than tell us why he can better. All he can talk about is war. Frankly, I'm sick and tired of war. I want to get this country back to its' former self. I want to hear good things, not bad.
Listen to Obama. You will never hear him throw insults al John McCain. Personally, I think he gives McCain too mcuh credit for something he did 40 years ago. And what did McCain do? Sat in a jail cell for five years and made 32 propoganda films for the enemy. My true hero's are the men in Vietnam who refused to make any propoganda films and died because of it..McCain they says he gave the names of offensive lineman from football teams in answer to who were in his squardron. He keeps saying a different team, depending on who asks him what he really said. Again, my true hero would be the man who only gave their name, rank and serial number and told the enemy to stuff it.

This is funny…

"How dare this man prance around other countries speaking like he was president. He should stay home."

And sad.

How ignorant does one really have to be? Going on a fact finding mission, introducing himself and getting a feel for what it will be like in the real job is wrong?

Have you ever had a job offer that was not flipping burgers? When you are going for ANY position of substance you always come in a few times, learn about and speak with the people you will be working with, get a feel for what it is going to be like if and when the day comes.

That is called being prudent, thorough and prepared. It allows you to formulate a better plan. It allows you to inform people who ask, what it will be like when you begin.

Obama is a star, get over it. He has an exciting persona, people want to see and here him. And when they do, they like him and what he represents. That is not a flaw. It is real and it is not going to change weather he wins or loses the election. Nothing that he said during this trip was disrespectful to anyone, and especially the American voter. On the contrary it should be showing you that he IS respectful by how he represented you, an american citizen, who needs to work with the world. You should be very proud of his conduct and the reaction to it.

The world is sick of cowboy George and his posse. They are boorish, ignorant, arrogant, disrespectful and do not in any way represent the views of most americans.

Peace.

The tour may hurt you back home in America, but not as much as your arrogance parading around, as if, you were already the president.

Did Obama break the Logan Act? Stay tuned to FoxNews for updates on this violation.

Why in the world should this trip hurt him. I mean will the media give me a break!!! McCain went overseas and it wasn't a big deal so, why is it such a big deal when the BLACK MAN goes!!! YEAH I'M PLAYING THE CARD THAT NOBODY WANTS TO ADMIT IS BEING PLAYED UNDER THE TABLE WHEN IT COMES TO OBAMA!!! I'm so sick of this crap and how the media and the GOP are trying to play this!!! Obama trip overseas was a hit and good for this country as a whole!!! So folks give it a rest!!!

He is back from his excellent adventure!

300 advisors and telepromters can't be wrong!

Obama/Edwards 2008!

Whoops!

Big Ole Congratulations to President Obama. I am from Canada and I am exntremely proud of this young leader. We here have been watching this man represent American with such grace, dignity, gentleness. He is a wonderful gift to America and the World. I beg all You who cannot see beyond the color of his skin to give him a chance. You have more to gain than lose. If America let this opportunity to elect this outstanding man as President failed because of race it would be a terrible thing. This man should be judge by the strength of his character and not the color of his skin. To all you Puma people please, please stop the hate. Lets bring your country and the World together. Yes you can.

Willy: He is in the state of "Absolute Satisfaction" As everything went perfect for him. All McCain can do is whine. Pretty soon, people are just going to get sick of hearing McCain put him down all the time. McCain needs to move on and tell us in more detail exactly how he will win the war. He said on an interview when asked how that he couldn't tell us as that would let the enemy know what he has planned. "TOP SECRET" B…S…

THANK YOU BARACK, YOU'VE SHOWN THE ENTIRE WORLD JUST WHAT AMERICA IS MADE OF, NOT JUST BLACK, WHITE,JEWS, CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, JUST AMERICANS.

The only things trying to hurt Obama are; Republicans, PUMA (poor uneducated miserable adults) and the media. But, guess what!! NOT THIS TIME!! LMAO The real Revolution will not be televised.

THANK YOU SENATOR OBAMA WELL DONE OVERSEA WHEN YOU ARE ELECTED MAYBE I CAN TRAVEL BACK OVER EUROPE AND NOT HEAR BAD THINGS ABOUT AMERICA. REST UP AND I HOPE YOU ALL THE BEST

This man insults the black people the world over. He does not represent me as a world citizen. White America should be ashamed of oppressing the brightest, gifted black people of the world when they speak the truth. I'm not an Obama fan either.

this article at least made mention that mcCain too took a trip to Europe, Mexico, Columbia, made a major speech in Canada. Many of the media repeat the Republican talking points without rebutting the half-truths and obfuscations.

From an undecided, observant position, I think this whole trip of Obama's just goes to show how extremely arrogant he is. How dare this man prance around other countries speaking and acting as though he is already the President of the United States. In this country, we vote people into office. Until this guy gets the majority vote, and the votes of the electoral college, he ought to stay here at home and focus on domestic issues. To act as though he owns the presidency is disrespectful towards our election system, and is a symbolic "spit in the face" to American voters.

I copied and I second – I will vote Obama – but what bothers me the most is he is acting like he is the president and he is not – mostly he has not been nomitated offically – Hope this works out like powers in play hope – he will be PUPPET make no mistake just like bush – just by the Dems – For goodness sake he is younger than me and I am close to 50 – and have more experience

Let me get this straight: McCain's campaign at one time had a clock indicating how long it had been since Obama had visited Iraq, and now they complain that he's visited Iraq?

I think Obama's trip helped him. It demonstrated an ability to meet with foreign leaders in a well-received manner, which can only help rebuild our relations if he should become president. It may have strengthened his credentials for some Americans if the latest bump in polls are any indication, but the fact that Obama would remain humble and cautious makes it more respectful. Here's praying for his safe return home.

Obama '08

The only reason McCain is complaining about Obama's trip,
but after Obama's trip played out so well McCain started
complaining.The crowds the goodwill of each country he visited
if elected President he will spread goodwill from the United States
as should be.We are a great country and we should show the
world what we are ,we can and will will work with other countries
on world problems.Here again McCain should get all his ducks in line
and campaign as he wants and quit spitting out sound bites and
nervous laughs when he says something.

I think the tour went splendidly, and definitely in Obama's favor. Hence mcCain's "feeling left out", especially after he was the one yelling the loudest that Obama needed to go. That was McCain who kept almost daring him to go, right?

Someone had to do what Bush should have been doing. We are not elite and exempt from havoc coming upon us just because we are the USA. Many Americans need to understand that concept. Building healthy relationships with others is needed because we should not have to take on all of the drama of the world.

USA need to handle the high amounts of controversy that is still plaguing this country; like RACE for example.

Obama's trip abroad was not a distraction nor a "premature victory lap." His trip was entirely appropriate for his campaign because it gave the American people valuable insights on how Obama would relate to foreign leaders and carry out foreign policy – essential parts of the President's job! Except for die-hard GOP critics, Americans now have a high comfort level and are giving Obama high marks for his foreign policy expertise.

Barack Obama will be just fine. He will get his rating back up.
People love him..
He will do just fine getting back into the campaign arena.

Denver, here we come!

It does not matter what Obama does, the right will find a reason to complain about it so they can avoid talking about the issues.

If this very successful tour hurt Obama in anyway it would be a shame and a testimony to the uphill battle he has in front of him with some of the inbreed in his own country. How could anyone not be proud of how he represents his country unlike McSurge who seem to have a bit of a problem remembering where he is and who are the conflict parties in Iraq. Without Liberman and the other moron that travels with him all the time he would look like a total fool and incompetent..Just like George.

The problem at home is that the majority of Americans are too stupid to look past the Republican criticisms. Why are the Republicans complaining? Because they thought he would be a failure. Yet the exact opposite happened. Those people who do not like him, will never like the possibility of a peaceful America where our civil liberties are upheld. He has totally eliminated the 1 complaint the Republicans had against him…so what can they criticize now? That he isn't giving the American people enough attention? Sad.

From an undecided, observant position, I think this whole trip of Obama's just goes to show how extremely arrogant he is. How dare this man prance around other countries speaking and acting as though he is already the President of the United States. In this country, we vote people into office. Until this guy gets the majority vote, and the votes of the electoral college, he ought to stay here at home and focus on domestic issues. To act as though he owns the presidency is disrespectful towards our election system, and is a symbolic "spit in the face" to American voters.

I give a thumbs up to McCain for staying at home and being focused on domestic issues, as well as keeping his compsoure during the disgusting bias of our mainstream news. I can't wait to see these two debate it out in the months to come.

Anyone who would knock him for this trip is a fool. HELLO….Wake up people. Our relationships with other countries have been strained for years now. We have been looked at not as a beacon of peace but as a bully and arrogant. We need this moment in which Barack gave us so that we can build the trust and honor we once held in this world. What the h–l is wrong with that? If you don't like Obama that is fine but don't just criticise him for the sake of. We need a leader like him and you all know it. So lets not be foolish, lets be real in our critique of Obama. Even if you are not voting for him you can still be man (woman) enough to say that he would be good for building up our image in the world.

Why all this globe-trotting during a presidential campaign/election? Obama should have enough on his plate here at home.

Cynically, all this travelling could be a quasi-vacation for him, all paid for by the taxpayer. You're welcome.

I bet he's wondering with state he's in today.

Personally, I think that the polls will rise up higher again after his overseas tour. All the opposition could do was prattle and tattle and spin, while Obama attended to the matters at hand. The majority of us can see right through this.

Rest awhile Senator Obama. Thank you for representing us well!

I'm so impressed at how Barack Obama handles the most difficult questions and how he analyzes everything with such grace and expertise.

I'm also impressed at how he seems to have a handle on just about every issue facing my American friends and relatives as well as those of us that love the USA but live abroad.

America desperately needs Obama now! I shudder to think what four more years like the last eight would do to this country if McCain were president.

I think McCain forgot about the whole "telling Obama he was supposed to take this trip" part. He's been having quite a few of those special moments lately where he just forgets little details of information. Like the fact that Czechoslovakia hasn't been a country since 1993 or that Pakistan does not in fact border Iraq. I'm sure what he lacks in basic facts and common knowledge he can make up for in "experience," just like President Bushy.

It's past your bedtime Johnny! Eat your prunes and we'll tuck you in!

wah wah waaaaaah

Once again, everything is always about him winning the election!

yes we can mr ob,so glad your making it .please take haliary as vp there wounld be no way to stop them them those pair ob hrc

Did Obama go to Europe as a citizen or a Senator? He cannot pick and choose as he sees fit.

a very smart man indeed, thinks before he speaks, now that's great leadership in my opinion, i don't see why people don't see that, he not flippant or arrogant just smart. people cant seem to understand that, they just look for any reason not to except that but truth be told they just wont except that an black man can be a president of the United States so they find excuses as to why they wont vote for him. we need a change. we need to become the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA again not the DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA because that's what we've become like some would like to keep us.

It will not hurt you. Most Americans want to see that their leader can both envision and execute that vision. We would also like to see America returned to the former level of global prestige before the Bush adminstration's cowboy and "bring 'em on" diplomacy.

I don't think it will hurt him at all. The only thing McCain did all week was complain he did not talk about anything related to the economy of substance. He whined and complained about what Obama was doing. So, no, Obama will be able to come back and pick up where he left off. Hopefully he can stay on message, and make McCain look even weaker, and more insecure as he continues to attack Obama.

This "tour" is just a political, stagecrafted stunt to make him look good. Well, looking good and DOING good are two different things.

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!

This man should not be "politicking" abroad. There are many issues here at home that need to be addressed and he has flipped on all of them!

So….

TIME FOR A ROLL CALL at the Convention!

AND JOHN McCAIN HAS THE WEEK-END OFF AS USUAL!

I REALLY THINK BARACK SHOULD TAKE SOME TIME OFF, EVEN A LONG WEEK-END WOULD HELP HIM TO REJUVENATE.

"Throughout his eight-country trip Obama sought to distance himself from his battle with Sen. John McCain and focus on foreign affairs."

That's actually the right thing to do. You don't have to worry about us here in the states. This wasn't for us, it was the communication and relationship we have. Me personally, I didn't see it that way for us. I didn't see it as a way to try and get votes over here. I seen it as a way to express companionship and friendship within our allies. And plus, he had fun over there! He talked with leaders, he rode a mercedes 600(which is cool by the way), gave a BIG speech at Berlin(which I'm certain the people over there appreciated), talked to the King of Jordan about policy, etc. This trip wasn't about whether he would get votes or not, it was about building trust and honesty among allies. But most importantly, it was about communication. And by the way, one of my favorite questions that Larry(King) asked my boy was "Will you ever visit Iraq?" And guess what? He did already!! Not just him alone, he went with Hagel and Reed. How well could that have been?? To me personally, that's important….

As for Senator McCain………..all I wanna say that his own boy(Hagel) called him out….

Boo Hoo Obama. Set the stage for failure and reap whatever sympathy support you can muster…..very original !!

BHO should stay over in Europe with the rest of the spineless, liberal radicals.

SENATOR OBAMA stop acting as if you do not know that you will be criticized no matter what you do. You are an African Amerian, who have to be 3 times as good, for some that still would not be enough. So be you and follow God's lead you will be fine

You Had A Very Successful Trip! Now Its Time To Come Home And Slam Mccain! He Has Been Talking Trash The Entire Time You Were Gone!

THOU ANNOINTEST THINE HEAD WITH OIL, YOUR CUP RUNNETH OVER, SURELY HE WILL HEAR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS, EVEN THE ONE YOU LEFT IN THE WALLL,,,,, LET NO EVIL BEFALL OBAMA,,, ARE MY PRAYERS… A SHIELD AROUND YOU, TO GUIDE YOU, A ROCK ON WHICH YOU SHALL STAND…

I am more disgusted than ever with Barack Obama for his shameless appeal to empty headedness that he made in his European tour with great sounding but shallow and meaningless rhetoric. This man is clearly all image and no substance. The choice this November between him and John McCain makes me want to puke.

PS,
Hagee and parsley are great American leaders who should speak for my campaign

For those who prefer honesty, a surge is a flash flood. All Petreus and McCain did, with bribe money to terrorists, was build a dam; a dam that will one day burst!
By WHAT measure is the splurge a succes? Is the War over, are American troops coming home. How long before McCain calls for another splurge??? (One a year for 100 years!?)
When the splurge is shown to be a failure, and it will be, with renewed violence, McCain will say he 'predicted' it.
He's the biggest flop flipper in the history of the world.
McCain "the Iraq war will quick and decisive with low casualties"
MCain "anybody who thought it would a short road was a fool"
McCain "The surge allowed for the awakening"
McCain "because the awakening was the start of the surge"
McCain "troop levels are down after the surge"
McCain "potentially"
McCain "I agree and don't agree with the Bush tax cuts"
McCain "I agree and don't agree with offshore drilling"
McCain "I agree and don't agree with gay marriage" < Google it
McCain "I, 'finally' agree with the King holiday in Arizona but not Nationally' "I gave up information to the Cong because I had heard of pow's dieing" "I didn't know my daddy recommended me for a bravery medal"
"When I am president I will bend Russia and China to my will" <Google it
McCain to NAACP "Obama is a wonderful fellow"
as soon as he left the building "Obama will say anyhing to win"
What a panderer!

Maybe Obama should stay out of the country. He seems to want to help everyone with the exception of the American people.

If Obama expects to win in November, he will need to have Hillary Clinton on the ticket. Other wise, McCain will end up winning in November and be our next President. I just happened to be one of the Clinton voters that plans on voting for McCain unless Obama puts Hillary Clinton on the ticket.

Obama/Clinton 2008

well it wont change we all know that mccain is a loser.

why are you tossing all my comments?i'm not typing them,again.so bye,now,i'm going to FOX NEWS to blog.u guys suck!

Yes We Can!! I admire you for not smearing McCain though he has made a daily task of doing so to you. I believe God is on your side and you know what the Bible says;

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

I pray you become the next president of the United States of America.

Nah. Your overseas trip was great. It showed what an excellent statesman you are . It also demonstrated to the world that there is an American leader that wants to work with our allies overseas and not thumb their nose at them . And it is ok if McSurge feels a bit left out. He should be.

You still have my vote and support, Mr.President. OBAMA 08

Connie from Indiana

Hey Senator Obama, you did great with your trip just as I predict that you will with your presidency and as president come january 2009. you cannot pay too much attention to those who are cranky and jealous because they are not getting enough attention. you are the future and for the future, not the past, for this country.

This trip sure didn't make me feel insecure about my vote for Obama. I think this trip was important to prove that he can meet with foreign leaders to discuss world problems that affect us all. Climate change, the economy and war affects us all whether you want to believe it or not. The world is watching this election cycle with anticipation and hoping that Americans will step up to the plate and vote against the status quo which is so obvious with the McCain campaign.

Senator Obama's trip and enthusiastic reception from international leaders, as well as the response from citizens of the countries visited proved that people around the world are as ready for change in American politics as the people of the United States are. Obama is the candidate to lead the country in that new direction.

Some have cynically referred to Sen. Obama as the messiah. I say Sen. Barack Obama must be God sent to have appeared at this critical time when this country and the world urgently need CLEAR, SMART, SELFLESS leadership.

God bless Sen. Obama and his family. God also bless Sen. Mccain and all the voters to NOT stand in the way of history.

CNN is so lost in the '90s.

Obama's trip hardly 'hurts' him. Rather, it solidifies his image as the one US politician who can stand as a 21st century world leader and project the best America has to offer.

We are an intertwined global society. It's about time a pol treated the world like it is and celebrate the fact we can work together with other countries to solve problems rather than recklessly pretend we can make it on our own.

You are not a 10.. Just a dreamer again…

Obama's trip isn't about to hurt him in the U.S. Most Americans are too stupid to realize he's been out of the country.

Unbelievable.

"Vital to giving a sense of where an Obama administration might take" U.S. foreign policy? More empty spin.

He knows as well as you or I that nothing serious transpired on this trip. Just photo-ops, and the groundwork established for him to be able to claim he's been to these places.

Where an Obama administration WILL take us: more spin while he learns on the job and American citizens suffer through the serious problems we have.

And yes, he has been the same guy throughout this process–a lying, spinning, devious Mr. Cool, fooling a lot of the people into thinking he's different, when in actuality he's WORSE than many other politicians.

Ick.

McCain is going to be openly critical of virtually every move Obama makes, so why even worry about what he thinks of the trip? The cold reality is that after 8 years of the worst president in the history of our country, our standing in the world is at what must now be close to a historic low.

The next president is going to have a phenomenal task ahead of him if we are to regain any credibility in international affairs, and yet McCain and his campaign have the gall to mock Obama for trying to gather information enough to make informed decisions.

I know the concept of "informed decisions" is lost on McCain and Bush, evidenced by the mess they've made of our country in the last 8 years, but please . . . if you want better press coverage, voice better ideas to attract attention, enough of this whining already.

A vote for McCain is simply a vote for Bush's third term. . .

Good job MR OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

It was all for photo ops and not for anything else. Sen. Barry Obama may be able to "talk a good talk" but he can't walk any kind of walk. Why won't he show us his official birth certificate? Why won't he allow his "white folk" grandmother to be interviewed? He has no advice for European leaders but he had a million dollars and lots of advice for his Kenya cousin, Raila Odinga, who got his political position in Kenya by threatening riots (funded by Sen. Obama's money??? WHERE did the money come from? Sen. Obama's political donations or his own earnings?)

Sen. Barry Obama has distanced himself from the American Voter. He is aloof, elitist, conceited, and self-absorbed. The world does not revolve around Barry Dunham Soetoro Obama, the man who may not even BE a United States citizen eligible for the Presidency of the USofA.

Where's Barry Dunham Soetoro Obama's certified Birth Certificate? (We've already seen the fraudulent one on his website.)

McCain '08

What is good for the goose…
McCain talks out of both sides of his mouth and the only thing that comes out is whining. McCain is green with envy and it shows more every day.

Barack Obama has the potential to be the most effective President the United States has ever produced. If a trip abroad is too much for the American public to swallow, then this country does not have any right to call itself a "world leader".

In my humble opinion, both the Clinton and McCain campaigns relied/rely upon racism as their primary means of defeating Senator Obama. As an American, I rejected Senator Clinton's bid for President primarily because her campaign seemed to embrace racists (whom she did not "reject and denounce"). This is also one of many reasons I reject John McCain and his outdated mish-mash of ideas; not to mention his sense of reality. Personally, I have more trust in George W. Bush's wacky judgement abilities than I would in John McCain's, which is not saying much on any level.

America will make a bold statement this November. Are we a nation of racists whom are hell bent on preserving the systems of social, economic and political oppression which have crippled this nation and removed us from being viewed as legitimate players internationally ? Or, are we ready and willing to join the rest of the world in the 21st century.

The choice is your America – progress or suffer the consequences.

Strictly Obama 08

You've got my support, Obama. We need real change in this country, not more crap from oil-friendly "good ole boys."

i thought it was a great tour and i'm sure obamas supporters are quite happy.his numbers will gradually grow as mccain campaigns only on the "success of the surge".they are so stuck on iraq and its oil,that they are dropping the ball in afghanistan,which has nothing,but poppies .

If he "felt the trip was vital to giving a sense of where an Obama administration might take” U.S. foreign policy" then he should have actually SAID something about his foreign policy plans instead of making flowery speaches and trying to paint himself as the presumptive President.

Presumptous, arrogant egomainiac. Prancing around the world as if he is King. Where's Hillary when we need her? At the very least, she would know how to conduct herself as the nominee. What a mistake, choosing this snob over a person of substance, Does anyone know what he plans to try to do to fix our problems over here on THIS side of the world? I think not because he just keeps screaming "Change we can belive in" and all the little sheep go slobbering after him. What a disgrace!

only the ignorant, small-world americans will see visiting foreign countries as a negative. obama's actions and words are EXACTLY what a REAL president should do, especially now!!

people, please dont let 8 years of a baboon for president lower your expectations, mccain does not have what it takes to be the leader of our country NOW—-he's too old, cranky, pro-war and will send YOUR kids to his wars, and his mind is definitely slipping! america—and the world—–deserves better!

Hope you have a safe trip home Senator Obama. You are so right in your answers to McCain's criticisms. IMHO, McCain has become a mean, nasty, pathetic little man. He has made some very unforgivable statements against Senator Obama, which never should have been made. I thought Senator McCain had promised to run a clean campaign, but all he is doing is taking low blow, cheap shots at Senator Obama.

I look forward to Senator Obama getting back, and getting back to the subject that should be front and center, THE ECONOMY here in the US. Somehow, McCain has made "THE SURGE, THE SURGE" the centerpiece of this campaign. While I do believe that Iraq is in the top three concerns of US citizens, the economy is right now the number 1 concern. We need to get back to the main issues.

Obama/Biden, 08

The difference, Sen. Obama, is that you got all the attention and MCain did not – it's called jealousy and childish behavior, though McCan't is no child, just acts like one. Don't worry Senator Obama, we here at home are very proud of you and happy at your return home.

The trip will not hurt Obama in my opinion. The people who want a third Bush term will be upset. The people who know his true intentions will be happy and know he is trying to do the right thing repairing the damage done by Bush. After all, McCain used his buddy George Bush to go around the same areas bashing on Obama. All we hear from McCain is bashing on Obama. I have yet to hear any real explanation of how he will accomplish his plans. Obama has a page on his site spelling out everything. Obama is the real leader and I will vote for him.

OMG! I thought I would never see the day where an African-American man would be accused of being "too presidential".

My we have come a long way.

Pre-trip McCain: He (Obama) is not presidential enough.

Post-trip McCain: He (Obama) is too presidential.

Sen. McCain, make up your mind, which is it? Please go find a cloud to yell at!

In some ways Senator Obama's trip abroad will help protect him, literally, in this campaign.

Based on how well he was received on the WORLD STAGE … after having been taunted by McCain to make these trips … Senator Obama has broad and growing international appeal.

God forbid, any intentional harm be directed his way, I think now the world community would rally behind him and/or his vision for America and her place in the community of nations.

More importatnly, the domestic community would drive his focus on changing the way Washington works, changing the tone & tenor of the political debate, changing the rancor in the halls of Congress, to successful completion.

He is too popular to silence through nefarious means. The storm clouds of the Bush era are clearing. There's a new sun rising.

I simply love this man. He has done America proud. He has all my daughter's (20ish) friends enthralled in politics. We know he may make mistakes along the way but we appreciate his clear thinking, his real understanding of just how complicated the world really is and his superb intellect. We are prepared to work and sacrifice for him. He makes us all want to be better Americans.

Might Hurt? Only on Fox and that doesn't count.

That`s what it takes, not more but not less.

I don't think so, Sir you have made us very proud

The difference is the media either is ignored by McCain camp when he's going around selling what's left of our economy to Columbia, Canada, Mexico, or he's ignored by his 'Base. Hence, whatever move Obama makes, heck if he sneezes, the media must analyst it to death and use the usual Republican talking point…..God forbid just reporting the news might be construed as being Pro-Obama.

I enjoy reading about Obama's humbleness, its because he doesn't think he has it won that made him beat Clinton machine and will ultimately beat McCain and Right Wing whiners.

No worries Obama – McCain will complain about anything (i.e. whether you go or not… even if he recommended it. Same with the military hospital visit)

He seems less strong every day and spends more time critiqueing you than he does telling us about where he will take us.

It's so refreshing to see a presidential aspirant demonstrate the reflective side of himself. While intelligent educated people will find this aspect of Barrack impressive, I know in my heart that for many ,this kind of thing does not resonate with them. This years' election is a struggle for the hearts and soul of America. It will define what kind of eople we are. For example, are we the kind of people who judge the wisdom of pre-emptive invasions of soverign nations based soley on whether it succeds or not….or might we weigh other factors in our considerations????

mcWAR is a toothless bull dog.Nothing will hurt you.

This may hurt Obama, but it shouldn't. He looked very presidential… and showed us that the rest of the world wants to love America again, and just might if we elect the right candidate. Besides, McCain put him up to the task. Unfortunately for him, Obama did better than expected. Now the Republicans are whining that he is outside the country neglecting the issues here at home. Sounds like a desperate political ploy to me…

Beware of false gods! Barry's arrogance is unacceptable, especially for someone who brings so little experience to the table. PUMA

People are making it sound as if Obama was out of the country for a month or something. He was gone for a week. Just a week. And as he pointed out, McCain has done something similar after he received his party nomination. Why should this be any different?

No Mr. Obama, you did the right thing and it wont hurt you in any way. You will have a warm welcome back home
OBAMA (2008 -16)

seems there is some kind of blackmail the media is falling for here including CNN. why are you not mentioning the hypocrisy of Mccain whinning about Obama's trip and popularity. Mccain went on these trips too and gave speeches so why are you all attacking Obama for doing far well than Mccain. American should start thinking and looking at things surgically.

Great!! Very articulate. God has already answered your prayer and has given you the wisdom to do what is right and just! You will represent America well!!!

i question his loyalty….is he an American citizen, don't demand American to work with its allies. I question, is he repersenting America or someone else.

Obama: Special guy "WELCOME HOME" MISSION SUCCESS ACCOMPLISHED

As an outsider and having spent 39 days cycling from Halifax, N.S. to Miami, Florida I can truly say that I understand more about America then many Americans do. In the north I camped in the forest and in the south I camped behind churches. America is a very compartmentalized society, if the American people really understood some of the problems that exist in their society they would hold their government more accountable and vote in a democrat or independent from now until 2020. Reducing the size of government and spending on a large scale is a pipe dream, do you think these millions of people with their cushy jobs will just walk away with a smile on their faces. You can make your government more accountable and more efficient and that's a fact. Whether Americans care enough is another question. Mccain won't wreck the USA if he gets into power. Although if he bombed Iran he could wreck the USA's reputation. Mccain will most likely just create more gridlock and nothing important will get done. Obama on the other hand is a National Treasure, young, talented, inspiring and of mixed race; he's the candidate of 2024 who travelled back in time to 2008. I wonder if America is ready ?

Obama looked presidential throughout the trip. He had no major gaffs, policy misteps, or episoedes of poor representation of America.

The people who support him will feel that the trip was great and affirmed their belief in him.

The people who don't like him will continue to say he's arrogant, presumptious, etc. and not have anything positive to say about the essence of his visit but will continue to attack him personally.

And by the way,

Ronald Reagan also said he was a citizen of the world when he spoke in Europe. Obama said he was an American first and then a world citizen.

How anyone could be opposed to elevating our standing with our world allies is beyond me.

Obama has clearly shown the US that he will be a major player in foreign affairs–something we have not seen since Bush took office.

Neo-cons, right-wingers and Xenophones WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?

Forget about what John McCain has said because it all backfired on him. McCain's just whinning and people here at home are sick of his constant whinning. McCain knows only one word "surge" and who cares.

It was nice for once in a while to see people outside of the US waiving the American flag instead of burning it. I haven't seen that type of foreign enthusiasm for the US in years. I think Obama has done a great service for America by meeting with these heads of states. It's obvious this is just a glimpse of what is to come with the international community finally warming back up to the USA. We were once the Nation of choice that everyone looked up to, to set the standard for freedom and morality. I think we lost that in the last eight years. Nice work Barack. Thanks for taking the lead.

Former USMC, Republican voting for Barack Obama

Obama has been propelled to notoriety by the biased media. He speaks well, but says nothing. If Europe likes him so much, let them keep him.

Dont worry Obama we see when you go overseas that people waive American flags when McPhony goes overseas people waive protest banners. We dont want this murderer to be our president,

We as americans got to stop picking at the little things about Obama and look at whats really important. The time has come when we as americans will be able to travel anywhere in the world and feel loved by everyone, we got to stop this childish way of thinking this is our best bet.

No you shouldn't be hurt.
Because you are in a dame if you do and dame if you don't. case
If America votes for McCain we will be licking our wounds for another
4 to 8 years.
Some of the things you do the GOP always seems to go along.
I guess McMcain will now hop on the plane and do what you did.

NO MAN, IT DIDN'T HURT YOU A BIT.

IN FACT, INT MADE CLEAR HOW RIGHT WE ARE.

AND THAT ENGLISH OF YOUR'S IS JUST AWESOME.

MUCH PROUD OF YOU !!!

Goodness gracious me. obama finally got something correct. The asinine picture of him with crowds of Germans side by side of McCain with several people in a supermarker and making fun.

HEY GOOD OLD BOYS WHO HATE WOMEN….remember this all those celeb seekers in Germany well heck they can't vote. But the ones who surround McCain…well they can. You are darn right his "rock star" tour is hurting him. People want substance not fluff. And fluff is all obama is giving people on top of his changing of his mind constantly.

I love how McCain went on and on about how Obama needs to go to Iraq, and then Obama goes to Iraq and McCain complains that Obama went to Iraq. Yeah, that someone I want in a commander-in-chief.

I think it might be a couple of things: first, he has taken a dip in the polls especailly in Ohio, but he has a bit of a bounce in the polls as well after the extensive coverage. Once he gets back into the states, he has to get to the battleground states and name is VP choice before the convention. Then the VP and Obama can concentrate on the battleground states the the states most liikley to pick off. I think Gov. Tim Kainie of VA is a no brainer, take those states Kerry won and add Virgina, he wins even if he lose's Fla and Ohio. So prepare for the worst case sceniro and hope to pick off states like CO, NH, and maybe even Indiana. BO needs to seal the deal at the convention and force Mclame to unforced errors and make him spend time and money in those red states to defend them after he can only spend the $85 mil on the general campaign.

Four things I got out of this trip:
1) Obama is quite at home with European socialist ideals. (check out how well it's working over there)
2) The media loves Obama
3) Obama is not as proud of America as I am, choosing to recite the things he thinks America has to work on, not mentioning much of anything about what makes this country the best one in the world (yes I truly believe that)
4) Obama's campaign is based far too heavily on marketing as he chooses to go work out instead of visit wounded troops after the Pentagon weighs in and tells him it can't be a political event.

I *heart* Obama.

No, this trip has NOT hurt him. It has made him look graceful, intelligent, confident, and engaged; he looks like he is enjoying learning as much as he can about things, and we welcome that. He is so inspiring ! For the Repugs who criticize him: what exactly is wrong with wanting to be inspired by a leader ? Isn't that what leadership is about ? Inspiring people ?
Obama is just what we need at this critical time.

t's truly amazing to sit back and watch this charade of what you you call fair reporting. The next time, McWar… Bomb… Bomb Iran asks Obama to admit the surge is working, you guys should ask him to first admit the war was a mistake. Had there not been this war, that should have never been waged, the idea of a so called surge would have been unnecessary. You ought to hold McCain to the same third degree 24/7 scrutiny you have held Obama to, by pointing out his numerous gaffes and nonsensical statements!!

Obama 08,12

No Obama!

Just because the mainstream media has been trying to make it true doesn't mean it is, the American people are proud of you!

Obama 08′

MCCAIN CAMP A BUNCH OF OLD WHINERS GO TO SLEEP ALREADY

I've never seen anyone with so much hubris. I thought Bush believed himself to be the King of the Universe but I believe we've actually found someone worse. Ugh, I could puke.

McCain '08 Clinton '12

The tour only confirmed the fears of Republicans watching you hit those 3-pointers, cheered by our troops, comforatble and smiling with digniaries and reaching out to a crowd of 200,000.

I would expect about a 4-6 point bounce instead.

We love you Obama, God Bless you, God Bless America we need you as president yesterday.

i wouldnt worry abount pollsright now. the more mccain babbles the more he proves hes out of touch with reality. (surge,surge etc) if people liked the bush era all they have to do is vote for mr senile and nothing will change. except for maybe a extra side benefit of another
war or two.

I am sure that it will hurt,Obama.
You are acting like you are already the president,but guess what you aren't. If I can do anything about you not becoming the presiden I will.

This is the 133 Lobbyist hounding the media to make Obama's trip an issue. Mccain for weeks was on the stump and all of his surrogates were attacking Obama for not traveling to Iraq and had a time clock of the last time Obama went to Iraq. Now that he's traveling abroad and meeting with foreign leaders which has been a great success, the Mccain campaign can't do anything else but complain and Whinning about the media coverage. Mccain is just angry because Obama up staged him all week while Mccain was on attack mode an thrown off of his message because of Obama's success and warm welcome with crowds of adoring fans, and anxious leaders hoping for an Obama administration. Mccain hasn't done anything with his week were he had the whole country to him self but attack Obama for his success and it made him look unsure of himself and frustrated which doesn't look presidential at all. I think Americans are proud of Obama trip abroad because atleast we wouldn't have an unpopular president like Bush who foreigner burn the flag instead of wave it. Mccain is just angry and frustrated and thats all he shown this week and that is a shame.

Healing fences with the world was important. McSame even encouraged Obama to go to Iraq and once he did, got his panties all in a bunch because Maliki agreed with Obama's timetable to re-deploy troops. Fixing the destruction to the US economy of waging a senseless war will take the help of our allies.

Senator Obama…We progressive American's understand that we need World support in order to meet the challenges that face us today. Your position of (1) FAIR TRADE, and not FREE TRADE (2) Energy Problem (3) Global Warming (4) War on Terror. Unfortunately, A huge number of American's can't see beyond the NOSE ON THEIR FACE. Thank you for your vision.

I'd think this is temporary harm for a long term good. It will be forgotten in October and it steels him against the charges of a lack of foreign policy experience. McCain can't say both that he has no foreign policy experience and that he portrays himself as a citizen of the world. It won't stop his surrogates from doing just that, but it's less likely to stick.

Thank you Obama for calling McCain out on this. Keep it up.

Yes, Obama has gone too far, he has crossed so many lines with his campaign. He is going around undermining our president, taking his campaign overseas, as if he's running for president of the world. This guy is arrogant. And he's a jerk. Oh! And, his numbers are going down and McCain's are going up! I like that!

McCain 08!

The only reason there would be any problems back home is because of Mc Cain and the rest of hte GOP spreading lies and hate in our country these nasty people whom refer to themselves as republicans make me sick! they are not a true republican. Republicans do not use hate and fear to divide people into following a certain path it is plain sick Regan is probably rolling over in his grave!

Another attempt to lower the bar on what we can expect of politicians. Obama's "worrying" over Americans being mad at him (what a crock!) is designed to get the Obama cultists to rush to his defense, thereby eliciting more praise, more loyalty and more pandering.

What a creep this guy is. He knows how to out-Rove Rove himself. Is this good for the American people?

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON'T WORRY MR. OBAMA, THE VETS HAVE YOUR BACK….COME HOME SOON…..

Go Obama! He did a fabulous job on this trip, and it is important to strengthen our relationships with our foreign allies. Obama should see a boost in his polls for having such a strong trip, and avoiding the gaffes, whining complaints and outrageous attacks that McCain indulged in all week. Go Obama!

Obama's tour was amazing…. ( must have been dissappointing for all those waiting with baited breath for him to blunder.)…… Americans should be very proud of him….and if not…..they are jealous and narrow minded. Congratulations Barack Obama.

You mean your one-week vacation abroad that was supposed to make you a foreign policy expert? That tour?

McCain-Romney 2008

…sad but probably true about a country that professes to be the leader of the western world….here's hoping Obama is wrong and we see aboost in the polls nest week…although recent polling indicate a =5 and =6 for him although CNN's so called poll of polls doesn't indicate this.

Obama is actually up 4.8 nationally in the RealClear Politics polling which doesn't cherry pick which polls to include in its averaging.

Give Mc Cain a break , he may not fit to be President of the US but he is entitled at his age to be cantankerous.

Advice to Obama and his campaign:

Bring up the OIL SPILL that ruined mcCANE's photo op!!!! It will take all of the wind out of his argument to drill offshore!!!! Do not let this piece of golden luck get away!!!!

Sen. Obama has nothing to worry about. Both the Gallup and Zogby polls show that he is starting to widen his long-standing lead over McSame. In fact, if the election were held today, Sen. Obama would win with 273 electoral votes (it takes 270 electoral votes to win the Presidency). Of course, the MSM will down play this news, and even report that McSame is holding his own, because they don't want the American People to get the idea that the election is over with Sen. Obama the clear winner. If that happened, they would lose viewers and readers, and their advertising revenue would drop. But, sooner or later, and probably sooner, the American People, especially the large majority that favors Sen. Obama, will realize that this is the true situation.

Nope, not me! It makes me respect him MORE now than ever. If the world embraces him it says a lot about whom we should be choosing! If one person says he's good, so what.. but the WORLD is embracing him!! Unity!!

A vote for McCain is a vote for Bush!

PUMA = PUKAH (People United Killing American Hopes)

FACT: PUMA founder has donated $500 to John McCain but donated NOTHING to Gore or Kerry in the past 2 elections!!!!!! Who in the world gives $500 to a REPUBLICAN and than CLAIMS to be a Democrat???!!!

If your tour abroad hurts your campaign here in the US, then those American's that think ill of your trip are blind and stupid for buying into McCains egotistical, and childish retoric. McCain insisted on you taking this trip, yet he makes ugly remarks when you do all because he felt slighted by the press. McCain has leveled some pretty harsh chages during this trip. The fist of which that Obama would rather loos the war for political gain. He also completely messed up the surge by confusing it with the Counterinsurgency by equating them to be one in the same. Then he states "HE" knows how to catch Bin Laden, yet Bin Laden still roams the mountains of Afganistan and Pakistan if that is even where he is! So dont worry, Mr McCain has made enough egotistical and political gaff remarks while you were gone to give you some major breathing room.

Has anyone noitced that while Obama is away on this Foreign trip trying to restore America's tarnished reputation in the World, the McSame Camp has gone into overdrive with the Kitchen sink/ Mud slinging/ Rove strategy. It really must be true that "when the cat is away the rats come out to play".

This guy is certainly pompus and arrogant.

Has he actually accomplished anything or does he just give alot of nice speeches?

I'm especially offended that he removed the american flag from his plane and replaced it with his O'bama logo.

If he's President are we expected to say the pledge of allegiance to that?

Don't worry sir….We'll be fine, its all-good….

The biased news medias and die hard Republicans will most certainly try and diminish Obama's tour. Fortunately the sensible and honest people of both America and the rest of the world see it as a beacon of hope for the future.

The plain truth is if the majority of American citizens can logically figure out where they stand both domestically and internationally then they will recognize the importance of electing Obama.

If Americans don't think things can get any worse then they should put some serious thought into what is going on around them. Remember the bigger you are the harder you fall!

I think Obama might be right especially with idiots that think that bush is a good president or people that are dumb enough to think that mccain would be a good president. Its time we elect a president that has a brain, Its time to elect Obama!!!!!

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

What a lightweight. He spent 1 week abroad and said nothing, then thinks that anyone has an idea of where an Obama administration may go in foreign policy! Obama doesn't even know. His foreign policy will be based on what is most popular with the Europeans and the Arabs.

Prosecute Howard Dean for fraud!

Yeah so better go back home straight!!!!!!!!!

No question about it. Obama thinks he is the king of the world. Why worry about Illinois or the USA he is the king of the world.

Isn't that a little like the last leader of the third reich?

Amazing the similarities. Both had thugs around them. And both preached a hope message.

Now bam wants to unilaterally attack not only Pakistan but also Iran. This is a war monger of the third kind. Watch this guy, soldiers. He is a neo warrior with no experience.

This trip will definitely help him in the long run. Seeing him being so positively embraced abroad will definitely weigh in on peoples minds as they try to make a decision.

No, no–your trip was great!!! You demonstrated what a great leader you are. Stay positive and keep your message coming. McCain has nothing but complaints, every sentence starts out with "Senator Obama………..blah blah in a condescending voice and then ends with that strange smile. He gives me the creeps!!!!!

Don't worry Senator Obama, the majority of us Americans are really proud of you. It is so sad that you have to fight the bush administration, the pentagon and some of the media.

Good news is that you have an 'Republicans for Obama' office in Indiana and we are proud of that. Hope you really get some rest!

i am not a huge obama supporter, but i am glad he went over there to appear global, unlike bush.

VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ITS OK…COME HOME .BE SAFE AND LETS GIVE MCCAIN A RUN FOR HIS MONEY.

THIS WEEK HE'S WHINNYING LIKE A PUP AND COMPLAINS HE'S NOT GETTING ANY ATTN

IM A REPUBLICAN AND I'M VOTING DEM

TO MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS STAY HOME 8 YEARS WAS ENOUGH!!!!

EXACTLY! McCain challenges him to go. He goes. It backfires in McCain's face and now he's whining. You go Obama! You have shown us that you are very competent and able to handle yourself on a world stage. You will bring dignity back to our country in the world's eyes. McCain will do the opposite.

Obama the hypocrit continues to pander. Pander to the foriegn press, pander to the american press and pander to anyone that is in fornt of him at that moment.
This is the gout that thought at 18.5 cent gas tax vacation was pandering when Hillary wanted it. He makes her look like a saint!

He is so arrogant. How come he didn't give his big speech in German?

Ha CNN you still show your bias ways by not reporting that Obama wanted to meet with the Queen but she refused him saying that he was "no one of importance". This story aired on BBC, funny how the BBC has no problem showing these types of things but you shy away from them. Time to end your love affair with Obama CNN. Time to go back to the unbias media of the past if you can. Or are your lips super glued to Obama's backside?

I doubt the CNN mods will post this since CNN can't take the heat, and hates to be proven wrong. But I dare you mods to post this anyway.

Have a nice day

The world is yearning for leadership from the US. Obviously, the current cowboy diplomacy just isn't their cup of tea. The world is ready to accept Obama as the new leader of the free world… and so are the intelligent voters of the good ole' USA.

Welcome Back OBAMA,
We miss you!!!

I was wondering, does John McCain get the same trip with all the same stops BEFORE the election? I am 43 years old, and have follwed every campaign since the '76 Ford re-election campaign that my grandmother worked on.

I have never seen a candidate do this BEFORE elected until now. I voted for Bill Clinton in '92 and '96; while he was drawing crowds like this in the United States. I don't remember him taking such a taxpayer sponsored trip overseas before he was president. If Obama went under the guise of his committee work on foreign affairs, it's the first serious work he's one as his three years as a senator on this committe.

Senator obama i dont think this tour hurt you people have to realize we live in a global economy, We have to work with other leaders across in diplomatic ways it effects the whole world I am very proud of you and i will be very proud when you become president,We dont need anymore my way or the highway president and when i saw mccain on cnn with wolf he sooo much reminded me of bush with his comment about malaki THAT HE WONT DEMAND A TIMETABLE FOR TROOPS thats just like bush STUBBORN it will be all mccains way thats not good no leaders in other countries will not want to deal with us and hate us even more than now!!!!

Welcome back r. President,
Now it's time to finish off what's left of the Old Surger

Anyone remember the DOWNING STREET MEMOS?

Obama, your tour didn't hurt you. Respect for you has grown. And international influence, like it or not, does have an impact on the way American business will lean in its support of you. US business is interwoven with the world. The American people saw you as presidential. Something we want to see. The "cowboyism" of Bush and the "1970's military industrial complex" of McCain are antequated American images.

It is time to let the next generation lead. Specifially, you!

No it did not! The trip was good and it will be worth it when the conventions begin! I'm very glad the Senator Obama took the time to go, loved the pictures. He is ready to be President, but I already knew that before he went. I'm ready to vote!
Senator Obama for president of the United States of America! Yea!

Most people want America to be friends with the rest of the world. It seems the GOP doesn't give a crap. The GOP is what most would refer to as isolationism. Just a reminder, we live in a global economy in 2008. Reagan believed we need friends all over the world but the current GOP doesn't seem to care. Obama was a great inspiration showing that America can once again have friends that Bush and Cheney have bullied for the last 7 years. McCain seems to agree with Bush and Cheney. We don't need another bully which McCain has proved to be.

Obama/Edwards in 2008!

Whoops!

Seems CNN missed that story.

Suprised?

OBAMA 08!!!

I don't think it will hurt too much. Especially since Senator McCain did nothing but whine and attack while you were away.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

I like Obama but do think he may have made the trip a bit too long. The more annoying thing is how McCain is whining and making up rumors about VP choices to try to get attention back to himself.

The only way it could hurt you at home is that the people who are on another planet don't understand that you are trying to help our foreign relations..HOW could this hurt you?? I don't get the fact that people would be put off by this. Like Obama said, the whole world affects us back home, economy included.

Americans will not be fooled by an adoring press. We will not support someone with so little experience. The press can keep pushing him on us but the voters will not elect him. We are not electing an American Idol. We are electing a president, which is more than a popularity contest.

Also, the last time I checked Europeans could not vote in US elections.

We will choose experience, judgment, and a genuine hero over a zero every time!

Democrats for McCain!

Well, I would think it wouldnt hurt at all with What America saw with How the world reacted with Obama. Which was amazing. They want him, America needs him. Now McSame is crying because he doesnt get attention! He his a hippocrit! Blah! If anything it showed me how badly the country needs him, because our foreign affairs would greatly improve, and we would get help with fighting the war on terror which is in Afghanistan, NOT Iraq. If anything he has improved in my eyes, and It will be a Democratic November! Obama 08

Actually, the thing that may hurt him most at home is his own party. If people like Kucinich keep on about demonizing George Bush and threatening impeachment, I may well switch allegiance from Obama to John McCain.

He will now come back to the US and acutall talk about the economy. Somtheing that McCain was suppose to do all week. The funny thing is that Obam's taken over the debate on foreign policy and now he will hammer away on the economy next week. McCain will be left to complain and attack Obama's economic postions next week which will really make him sem out of touch. Obama's got McCain on the ropes.