August 4, 2008
Posted: August 4th, 2008 05:20 PM ET

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Obama turned 47 on Monday.
Obama turned 47 on Monday.

BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) -–Barack Obama turned 47 on Monday but it’s just another four-state day on the campaign trail for the Illinois senator with a morning speech in Michigan followed by an afternoon fundraiser in Boston.

But he won’t be getting a present today.

On Sunday night, Obama’s trip director Marvin Nicholson was getting out of a yellow taxi at his hotel in Chicago with his laundry and Obama’s present in the trunk. As he was greeted by hotel staff, the cab driver drove away with both the clean clothes and the present still in the trunk. The gift, which the campaign won’t reveal, was from senior adviser Robert Gibbs, bodyman Reggie Love and Nicholson.

Nicholson has been calling Chicago taxi companies trying to track the present down. If it’s any consolation to Obama, Harry Connick Jr. will sing him ‘Happy Birthday’ at the fundraiser, the Boston Globe reports.

Obama celebrated the day with his wife and daughters at a barbecue with friends in the Chicago suburbs on Sunday, his first full day off the trail in weeks. And the crowds at Obama’s rallies have been singing him ‘Happy Birthday’ for the past several days.

The Illinois senator often jokes about his rapidly graying hair, telling Florida voters on Friday, “I’ve been getting gray since this campaign has started. When I started this campaign, everybody called me a young man. They’re not calling me that anymore.”

In the battleground state of Michigan on Monday, Obama told the crowd that he couldn’t think of a better place to spend his birthday than Lansing.

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Pat   August 4th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I would like to Wish You a Happy Birthday Senator Obama but for some reason the powers that be seem to find fault with that wish!!
But I'll try again. I know your day will be Special and the Year Ahead will Bring Much Success both on a personal and National level! 47 CHEERS!. Leo's are the Best Leaders,Achievers, and Humanitarians.

ben   August 4th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I think some of you "moderators" are throwing some of your own comments into the blog section just to stimulate interest into what amounts to a composit of nonsence anyway. Either that or you have some Onion writers kick in a few, because nobody could write such stupid stuff with out trying to bring laughter to the few inteligent people who read these ridiculous comments

Sebastian   August 4th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I love it how someone 25 years out of college and approaching 50 years old .... when the minimum age for president .. per the Constituion ... is 35 years old, is DERISIVELY referred to as a "young man" by McCain, Lieberman and other GOP'ers.

Obama is a middle aged, solid, intellectually sharp, charismatic, strategic thinking leader.

His best days are ahead of him and I want the entire United States to benefit from them.

John McCain's best days are behind him. That's straight talk....

Venus   August 4th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Happy Birthday Bam!

Your birthday is 2-days before mine! No wonder I like you!

May you be blessed with many more wonderful years!

Now... please beat the hell out of McSame!

A house divided   August 4th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Hey CNN try posting this:

How twisted can you be in your hunger and quest for power that you must paint an ex president of your own party a racist in order to win?

obamaforyourmama   August 4th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

This is an interesting article to post in the Political Ticker...but oh well!

Happy B-day Future prez!

Concerned   August 4th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

So, I see the staff are as inexperienced as the boss..

I can only imagine what is to come ??

That's Reality   August 4th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

47 but still not enough experience to be president. Vote McCain 2008; we can't afford having a rookie for president.

Independant Thinker   August 4th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Yah, and he is still wet behind the ears.

Grant   August 4th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Happy Birthday Sir,

May your next four be in the White House!

Matt   August 4th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeee

S

beverly   August 4th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENATOR OBAMA, NEXT YEAR YOU WILL CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY IN THE WHITE HOUSE 2009.

Peter E   August 4th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

And the number of relevant articles about actual political issues today? Zero... again...

Breeze   August 4th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Barack! :)

Peter E   August 4th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Why is this an article? What news value does it have?

QG   August 4th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Happy birthday BO... Bought a new tire gauge today!

annie   August 4th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Hope osama's birthday is as happy as he made the wounded soldiers in Germany. Whoops I forgot he couldn't take cameras and all the news crews so he didn't visit them. brackie is such a JOKE!

AMN   August 4th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Happy birthday, Barack Obama!

scott winter haven   August 4th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Please help me support Obama by filling in the below.

Please give me five things he has accomplished that qualify him to be President. To make it fair please do not use George Bush, John McCain or any reference to the republicians. I'm simply looking for his creditials to be the President. Giving a good speech, reading from a telepromptor, or that fact that he is Africian American (Half) do not count.

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If your head is starting to hurt just drink somemore Kool-Aid for temporary relief.

Muj   August 4th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

If i were you, BO – i would be going through recent listings on Ebay!

Marie in California   August 4th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Soooo.....aren't there more newsworthy things to report than this?

Why doesn't Obama give the country a birthday present on his birth date.....and just drop out of the presidential race!

If not Hillary, then McCain!

PUMA

PE   August 4th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Happy Birthday Barack!!!! Next year we will celebrate in the WH.

Barbara Blair Desoto Texas   August 4th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Happy Birthday Obama keep making McCain look bad on T.V.I love it hope you had a wonderful Birthday.

Breaker   August 4th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Thats what u think Griff.

If Republicans are no racists, then Obama will win ealsely!
with no problems at all.

The world dont want McCain only those who making money on Bush
on failed Bush politivs.

J.C.   August 4th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Obama!
But ...
If Obama insists on tapping strategic oil reserve to wean higher gas prices, he hasn't seen a real crisis yet.

bruce   August 4th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

happy 47th mr president

Donna from Colorado Springs   August 4th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

For Gods sake, Nobody tell John McStupid that today is Obamas birthday, or he will find a way to attack, ridicule and turn this day into just another round of volleys from the McStupid attack camp. He isn't capable of saying anything of substance, just put downs and insults. I just can't believe that his derisive attacks seem to be working. Are the people of this country so stupid as to buy into this yet again? Didn't they learn anything from the last two elections? This is just more of Bush, McStupid style. Why does this country allow the republican party to continually backbite, attack and flat out lie about any democrat running for office?They whine about the economy, housing,gas,food prices and everything else that is wrong, but they accept whatever McStupid says as gospel. I'm about to give up on politics for good!

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   August 4th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!

TO SIR, WITH LOVE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. OBAMA!!!!
KEEP PLAYING BASKETBALL–GREATEST GAME ON EARTH!!!!
(well, besides football, go Dallas Cowboys!!!)

MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.

PEOPLE, LETS LOVE ONE ANOTHER: MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR.

OBAMA 08/12

Ted   August 4th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Happy birthday Barack!

sue calgary   August 4th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Happy Birthday Obama! May God give you strength as you take on this Herculean task of seeking election to become the President of the US!!!

Paris   August 4th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

This is news why????????????????????

RJ, CA   August 4th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

I told you bloggers weeks ago that it looks as though Obama's "makeup artists" are "greying" his hair to make him look more "experienced." Sure enough - it is happening - more with each photo. IF it weren't so, Obama woudn't be making a comment about it to "dispel" the rumor. More phoney baloney Obama.

And now Michelle wants to chair a group of military wives. So what, exactly, does Michelle know about the lives of military wives? Bet you this, though: That "group" will consist of CAREFULLY CHOSEN WOMEN FOR OBAMA - NO ONE ELSE!

Brenda   August 4th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY ... busy working in one of your Virginia offices, and it's a JOY!

Obama for President

Ms Teena   August 4th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Lisa.

You must be sleeping today. I have not heard any of your negative remarks...

Thanks,

Jan   August 4th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

What a stupid article. Who cares.. obama needs to grow up... Like we really need him to lead our country.

Ms Teena   August 4th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Happy Birthday..

God Bless, and Good Luck

A house divided   August 4th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

How twisted can you be in your hunger and quest for power that you must paint an ex president of your own party a racist in order to win?

gary   August 4th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

TAI. YOU ALL ACT LIKE HE IS PRESIDENT NOW , JUST LIKE HE DOES. WHAT A JOKE. OBAMA IS NOTHING BUT A CON MAN AND A MEDIA CLOWN. HE WOULDN'T EVEN GO SEE WOUNDED SOLDIERS UNLESS MEDIA FOLLOWED HIM. AMERICA DESERVES WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

Ladytee   August 4th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Happy Birthday Senator Obama..

Yep, age one ages you do get wiser, I had a birthday last month...and I must say I do feel a bit wiser.

Good Luck to you on your road to the White House,

Good Bless!

Ms. Tina

Marty, FL   August 4th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Senator Obama! You have made me proud to support your positive leadership in this election.

Pat in Cali   August 4th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Senator Obama!!!

Informed Voter   August 4th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

Shawn   August 4th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

The Rev. Jesse Jackson jumping out of a cake with a pair of scissors would be a good present for Barry Hussein.

Christian, Tampa FL   August 4th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Oh, boo... I hope they find the present. For my birthday, which is November 8, I'd like to be celebrating an Obama victory. Please, America, grant my birthday wish.

Former g.o.p.   August 4th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Happy Birthday to the man who will put an end to the g.o.p give-a-away
to big oil in return for campaign contributions.
McCain turns 72 soon and Exxon is planning big bash.

Tim from Ohio   August 4th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Now let's just see him walk on water...

cindy   August 4th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Happy birthday Mr Obama

Chris, American in London   August 4th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

How many of you Obama haters on here are just plain jealous of how good this man looks for 47?
I wonder...
Sit your fat bellies in front of your t.v.'s, whine about how everyone else is causing your problems and get ready for the "kool aide" drinkers to run the show, cause it's a hapnin. Why don't you put some more rebel flags up over the highways and drill in your own brains for oil.
YOU TRY AND MOCK OBAMA ON HIS BIRTHDAY, IT JUST MAKES HIM & US STRONGER.

Barrack the vote 08!!!!!!

Boye   August 4th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Barack. Here's hoping for many more.

Jeff Brown   August 4th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Happy Birthday Mr. President!!!!!

Bob (NC)   August 4th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Obama supporters are blasting McCain for comparing Obama to Paris Hilton but Obama compared himself to Paris Hilton...

A February 24, 2005, Washington Post article begins:

There's nothing exotic or complicated about how phenoms are made in Washington, and, more to the point, how they are broken.

"Andy Warhol said we all get our 15 minutes of fame," says Barack Obama. "I've already had an hour and a half. I mean, I'm so overexposed, I'm making Paris Hilton look like a recluse."

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   August 4th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Next year you will be in the White House celebrating your birthday....Not this knucklehead John McSame who can't remember a thing from yesterday just like his cousin George Dubya!

Larry and Barry   August 4th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Oh no that's a bad omen! Does this mean he's still the one?

Christopher, Madison, WI   August 4th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Why is it that the republicans can't spell or use proper English grammar?
The party of idiots!

Ann   August 4th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

No wishes for Obama the cheater..

Chris11   August 4th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

It's not the only thing he is gonna lose!

B   August 4th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Happy birthday Mr. B. , Let's see, that makes you 30 years younger than John Mccain. Like the song goes, Only the young survive.

Bill
Tampa

Indiana Bob   August 4th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

A great birthday present would be giving Obama enough personal accountability to accept responsibility for his own actions. But according to Obama there are three types of people in this country: Blacks, others who support Obama, and everyone else is a racist.

Sounds pretty hateful and divisive to me.

PUMA - Vote McCain

Obama Mama 08   August 4th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Senator Obama,
Have a wonderful birthday and get some REST. Next year this time I'll be singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT!

Obama & whomever you are comfortable with 08 & 12!

obama is unfit to be president of this country   August 4th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

CNN is a disgrace, just like their boy, bam-bam. Like someone really cares about this crap.

Puffy   August 4th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Happy birthday OB 47 will be good for u, we will make history for u !

A Woman In California For Obama   August 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I bet McWar wishes he were 47.

Happy Birthday!

jason   August 4th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christiane from Germany   August 4th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Barack Obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless you and your Family. I hope you become the next President of the USA.
I hope they will find your Present.

Reasonable Observer   August 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Even missing laundry is newsworthy went it is attached to Obama.... AMAZING!

Irv Squaviston   August 4th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

They'll never be able to find his common sense or respect for the country, so just give him a new Crackberry to send love notes to Scarlett and be done with it.

kry   August 4th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.PRESIDENT!!

victorhill   August 4th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

But who's really out of touch?

The Bush administration estimates that expanded offshore drilling could increase oil production by 200,000 barrels per day by 2030. We use about 20 million barrels per day, so that would meet about 1% of our demand two decades from now. Meanwhile, efficiency experts say that keeping tires inflated can improve gas mileage by 3%, and regular maintenance can add another 4%. Many drivers already follow their advice, but if everyone else did, we could reduce demand several percentage points immediately. In other words: Obama is right.

wilfred   August 4th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Looks like B.O.'s staff is as competent as he is , what a joke.

MK, Apex NC   August 4th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Happy Birthday to Obama.

Yupik1   August 4th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Of course CNN (Corporate News Network) would wait to post Happy Birthday Barack until they could find something negative to say about it. McCain probaby had someone in his staff steal his present. Post that CNN!

NOBAMA   August 4th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Why don't we just go ahead and make August 4th a national holiday to celebrate the birth of our savior?

Vig   August 4th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

This campaign is becoming more hapless by the day.

Barack the Tele-promp-ter Messiah   August 4th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I didn't realize deities actually counted the years since their birth. Was there room at the inn or were you forced to sleep in a manger?

Don't worry about the present, Obama-claus... You've promised presents to every man, woman and child in the nation! And the special present you'll give to businesses and successful Americans alike, is "the tab."

Errrr   August 4th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

And losing a present is news... why?

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   August 4th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

"Maybe they can give him one of McCains tire pressure gauges?"

you're right, that would be truly hilarious!!! since that whole thing blew up in mccain's face-ONCE AGAIN-when it was shown that having the proper air pressure in your tires absolutely DOES help!!! dam those pesky little facts, they ALWAYS ruin your point!!!

Robert   August 4th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Stupid does as Stupid is.......what a joke! Should be trust any of these people with the Presidency?? NOT!

tigerakabj   August 4th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

My present (donation of $47) is on the way. Make McSame wimper and whine. Maybe we can get an all-out explosive tantrum by November with 80 million watching. Keep up the good work.

Obama/Sebelius 2008/2012.

Rick   August 4th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

give him a tire gauge to fix the economy

Ramus   August 4th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Happy Birthday.
Number 4 seem to be your lucky number.
Your daughter born on July 4 (Independence day-talk about patriotism, eat your heart out McIdiot),
you on August4 and in three months,
Nov,4- you are the president of the USA.
God bless you. Take a day off. You are working so hard.

Abbey   August 4th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Great, this guy can't even keep track of a BD present. Is he going to be a part of the WH staff?

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   August 4th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT!!!!

young and intelligent-now THAT is going to be a WONDERFUL change for this country.

the old white men have done enough damage over the decades and have MORE than proven themselves to be greedy and incompetent! it's time for a young, progressive america!

CMhinsley   August 4th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

OB, has to really be careful what he says in this new year of his birthday. Everything he says is coming back to bite him, it was amazing when it was him who mentioned Paris Hilton, when being interviewed by Andy Warhol, i.e. "I mean i'm so over exposed, I'm making Paris Hilton look like a recluse. He is sooooo full of himself. Happy Birthday Mr. Nobama.....

Selah Brown   August 4th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Happy Birthday to a great thinker, and a great campaign.

Thanks.

Willy   August 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Whoopie! I am sure the media will shower you with gifts oh great one!

Adrenalyn   August 4th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Happy Birthday B. Hussein Obama

Now, where is proof that you registered for the selective service 29 years ago when you turned 18 ?

Also, are you going to report all the gifts you are getting ?
Like the billions in dollars worth of free campaign ads from the mainstream media ?

Griff   August 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

So CNN bring two, so-called Expert's. They are both Biased to Obama, and againt John McCain... Check- Mate! I always said CNN is Pro-Obama...

Laidetea   August 4th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Barack Obama

clarity   August 4th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Happy Birthday Barack Obama!!!!

The Lady   August 4th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Happy Birthday President Obama.

Stanley Lehto Washington   August 4th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Happy birthday to the next president !!!!
Yelm Wa

Wake up America   August 4th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Your present should be brains for sexist Hillary supporters!

Lisa   August 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

47 going on 15!

Proud Sista   August 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Happy Birthday!!!

Trays ~

Walter   August 4th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Who want's to spend a birthday in Lansing, Michigan? Johnstown, PA is a far better choice.

VOICE OF REASON   August 4th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I HOPE HE FINDS THE PRESENT BEFORE HE HAS TO ISSUE A STATEMENT THAT WHAT HE HAD MEANT TO SAY WAS THAT THE PRESENT WASNT REALLY MISSING IN THE FIRST PLACE HE HAD BEEN MISINFORMED ABOUT THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF THE PRESENT AND ITS A NON ISSUE ANYHOW SO NO REAL FLIP FLOP INTENDED. GO AHEAD AND SAY IT NOW TO SAVE ANOTHER BERNIE CHRIS OR LUDA MAC MOMENT. LOL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, SENATOR OBAMA!   August 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Happy Birthday to you Senator Obama! We love and support you and pray that you have many more years, filled with wonderful memories and Blessings!

Fordy   August 4th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Happy Birthday Senator. Your birthday present will be delivered on November 4th.

Raymond Duke   August 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Not only would he be the youngest he would be the most liberal in the history of the united states. But I don't think he will ever get that distinction. The more the people of the united states hear this man and sees how much of a phony he is the more the glow fades. He will get most of the black vote because he is black and probably most of the extreme left wing liberal votes of the democrats but I don't think too many others will be voting for him. The democrats might want to win but I don't think they are prepared to pay the price with Obama. Especially conservative democrats and any female democrat women after him brushing off Hillary Clinton as Annie Oakely and her 18 million voters and after having his friend the rapper make him a song calling her an irrevelant BI@@H. I don't know about other people but I cannot swallow my pride and let this man, his wife , friends and followers call me an uneducated racist religous gun-toting nut , Whitey cracker and show me with his actions that my wife and daughters or not as good as men and should be treated as servants to men. I do not know how much pride these other women have but my wife and two daughters have enough to say they can take four more years with McCain and wait for Hillarys re-run.

Lou R   August 4th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

A year older, a year wiser for Obama; for McCain the opposite appears to be true-turns 72 later this month and running one of the dumbest campaigns in recent history.

Christie, PA   August 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SENATOR OBAMA!!! May God Bless him with many, many, many more. And, will somebody please find that present!

And to all of you haters, who don't care that it's Senator Obama's Birthday, WHY ARE YOU READING THIS ARTICLE?! Everyone above the ground will have a birthday, including John McCain. So, if you want folks to be nice to McCain on his birthday...........................

John from LA   August 4th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

WHO CARES!!!! although Denise's comment is a Hoot! and Tai-he is not the president!

Obama = Carter the 2nd   August 4th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

There's nothing exotic or complicated about how phenoms are made in Washington, and, more to the point, how they are broken.

"Andy Warhol said we all get our 15 minutes of fame," says Barack Obama. "I've already had an hour and a half. I mean, I'm so overexposed, I'm making Paris Hilton look like a recluse."

Arrey-njock.   August 4th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Happy birthday Mr. Obama, I wish u the best. Cheer.

Cliff   August 4th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Hell, No, Griff!!!!! We don't want to have to go through his foolishness and vanity again!!!!!!

DeeJam - Los Angeles   August 4th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

This is a useless article to read.

Justin Athens OH   August 4th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Happy Birthday Barack.. Please lead our country with respect and reasonability.
OBAMA 08-16

young voter for obama   August 4th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

HAPPY B DAY BARACK. JOHN MCCAIN IS OLD ENOUGH TO BE YOUR DADDY.

ber6964   August 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

And people say he's too young LOL!!

Barbara - Atlanta   August 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...and may you have many more!!!

sarah   August 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

happy birthday, obama.

Marsha Boone   August 4th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

To the future President of the United States of America,

Happy Birthday!

Keep your head up high, always have God on your side and don't stoop as low as McCain.

Have a wonderful day!!

Booney

OHIO   August 4th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARACK!

WE NEED YOU!

loribee   August 4th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Barack!

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   August 4th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Happy Birthday Senator Obama!!!

I contributed my $47 to your campaign today!!!

Obama/Biden, or Clinton, 08

andy rodriguez   August 4th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

May your next B-Day be in the White House!! Yes We Can!!

KS   August 4th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Many Happy Returns of the Day, Senetor OBAMA – soon to be the POTUS.

Edith Arkansas   August 4th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Happy,Happy Birthday Presidential Candidate Barack Obama and many,many more. One would think Senator John McCainwould of let up at least one day not picking at Obama on his Birthday but I obviously McCain is too bigger dictator not to pick at Obama at any time. Today McCain picking at the Presidential Candidate stating his compromise on the proability of supporting the Offshore lift is no more than political ploy But McCain did the same thing on the oil lift on offshore so he is also pandering a political ploy. The other is McCain is dictating to Barack Obama to dictate to the congress to come back from vacation to settle the energy crisis when he, McCain has been in congress the better of 26 years why he didn't do his tough thing on the energy problem before now plus he has missed 150 voting sessions this year and added he would come of the campaign trail if the congress come back. All McCain know how to do is pick at Obama attacking every thing Obama do or say. What a hateful dictator. McCain why haven't you did something about the energy problem in all your 26 years before now, now that you are running for President of the United States. McCain act as though no one have the right to change their mind except him Mr. God!!!!!!

linda from South Dakota   August 4th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

those who are bein cynical,, omg stop it and grow up,,,,stop acting like mccain,,, if you want chg ,, obamas the man ,,, if you want the same then mccain is your man ,,,you decide i have and obama has my vote for usre,,,

deji from nigeria   August 4th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

have a smashing bday!

California Gold   August 4th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Later this month when McCain turn 135 the local fire department will issue an emergency temporary restraining order preventing him from lighting all those candles due to the fire hazard.

Jessie   August 4th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Just to clear that up with the GOP.

Barack will be my next president.

Thank you, and good night.

Happy Birthday, Barack

California Gold   August 4th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Happy Birthday Senator Obama!

Kathy, WA   August 4th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

He's not a Messiah
He's not a Savior
He's not the Second Coming
And he's not Moses

He is a Democrat
A Public Servant
A Great American
And our Future President

Thanks Barack,
Happy Birthday

Stephen in Red Bluff   August 4th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

During today's (8/4) "Situation Room"–right at the 3:35 p.m. PDT mark–Wolf, as he was breaking for commercial, teased us with the following:

"A campaign surprise! One voting bloc defecting from the candidate most experts would expect them to be backing..."

But, that was it. He never came back to the story. To whom was Wolf referring?

Linda31   August 4th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Happy Birthday OBAMA!!!! What a way to celebrate your birthday....talking about sound ideas for the future of this country!!!

TOM   August 4th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

THAT GRIFF IS AN ANGRY MAN.

OlgaT   August 4th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Happy Birthday Mr. Borack Obama, Wishing you well and may God Bless you always..
Keep up the good work Mr. President .

Terry   August 4th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

If the economy was better the cab driver would have returned the gifts !!

S. Denice   August 4th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Happy Birthday Sir President:

Take some time to pray, thanking God for keeping you another year. Take time to rest and relax with your beautiful family. Take time to reflect on the coming months. You will be handed your present in November when you become the President-Elect of the United States of America!!

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emmanuel C.   August 4th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

hey, obama wat's poppin? i'll love to have you here with me in nigeria so as to celebrate your bday with your nigerian based supporters. happy bday boy.

Chandira   August 4th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Harry Connick Jr isn't as much fun as Marilyn Monroe.. ;-)

Happy Birthday (Future) Mr President...

ignore the name   August 4th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

forgive me the name is still stuck in primary mode just ignore it. we are moving forward into the real election

charles   August 4th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

we raised over $400 for your campaign and over $1000 has been pledged... That comes the night of the dinner party. We are here for you, because you are here for us.

happy bday!

Latina for obama(NJ)   August 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Happy birthday mr President!! and many more in the White House!

Scott L   August 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Typical of this group...hope they don't leave any nuclear secrets in the cab!

Kim   August 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

This happened in Chicago? Ha, that stuff was already sold before she even called the cab company. Happy Birthday nonetheless.

who cares about billary   August 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

happy b-day Senator have a good one and God bless on on the trail. stay positive and keep swinging at the nonissues that Mccain keeps dishing out instead of the real issues.

James   August 4th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

'BLACK IN AMERICA'? 'SO WHAT!
how about 'caucasion in america AND DEALING WITH INGNORANT FOREIGNERS AND BLACK PEOPLE THAT SHOULD BE IN THEIR HOMELAND? tHEY CAN HELP TO BUILD THEIR OWN COUNTRY! tHIS COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE aFRICAN aMERICA NEVER IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS! bE HUMBLE, BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE AND THE MANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO EVERY AMERICAN. Stop bringing both negative and whatever positive attention to yourselves , because this will be your failure! You do not see any other ethnic group crying for attention about a month or where they came from ,trials and tribulations! Just live in peace,please! Teach your children manners,etc!

MLH   August 4th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Hope you get a chance to enjoy the day, Senator. I am looking forward to the day we can call you President.

Tejano   August 4th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The three Wisemen, Gore, Kerry, and Kennedy will show up at your door and bring you their gifts. Come November you get my Texas
Boot and be sent back to Chicago and the Hood.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   August 4th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Going to donate nother 100.00 Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Tonya in Houston   August 4th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

It's official, the media has OBAMANIA!!! They will report on anything!!!

Martha Hussein Baker for Barack   August 4th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Happy Birthday to our future president! Many happy returns...

OBAMA '08

Jacob Ugoya   August 4th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Happy birthday Barack. As you dominate the world headlines, so shall you dominate the White House come November 2008 as your birthday gift in area

Valarie, MN   August 4th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Happy Birthday Barack, still can't stand Hillary. Don't make her your VP, please don't.

Robert Wooller, West Yorkshire England   August 4th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Obama, we need you next year!!!

ericmiami   August 4th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Happy birthday, Mr. President! We need you.

ObamaDaFool   August 4th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Good thing he surrounds himself with such intelligent people!

hahahahahaha

P, CA   August 4th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Hey, CNN, do a short one on T. Boone Pickens' kind words (and I don't mean that sarcastically, he seriously had KIND WORDS) about Obama's energy plan... all those bloggers who were saying that Obama should be mentioning Pickens more got their wish... here is the quote:
I’m strongly encouraged by Senator Obama’s speech on America’s energy future. Foreign oil is killing our economy and putting our nation at risk. When I started this campaign my goal was to make this the biggest issue in the coming election and the top priority to be addressed in the first hundred days of the next administration. This issue is clearly moving up in the priority of political debate; Senator Obama’s statement is an indication that is what is indeed happening. I will continue to push this as a priority for the rest of the year."

Obama 08   August 4th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Gee, a 47 yr. old brillant candidate who can change our country's direction and get our prestige back in the world community or a soon to be 72 yr. old who only has ridiculous campaign ads to his credit...should be a no brainer.

zeia   August 4th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I'd really fire Marvin, if I were Obama...but I know that you are really too nice a guy to do that.

Darlene   August 4th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Dear Hillary supporters:

I don't want any VP who brags about how she hasn't pumped gas in years. I'm so over Hillary–I hope she has some place to go during the convention.

Obama 08

Sheri   August 4th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Happy Birthday Mr. Obama. Hope you have a good one. You're (1) in a million. Thank you for being my favorite candidate.

Ian   August 4th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

So anyway, where's my free gas?

Jacie - San Leandro, Ca   August 4th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Happy Birthday Senator Obama,

my present will be in November 4th along with donations to your campaign.

Matt, PA   August 4th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Harry Connick, Jr. is going to sing "Happy Birthday" to Obama? Oh, he's such a man of the people...

redneckjohn - texas   August 4th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

where are the haters...i would think they come out in a full force.....happy bday obamarica.....

Franky   August 4th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

You know, I almost forgot my boy's birthday. After all the anger and frustration, I didn't even think about it. But to be honest, he didn't mention one thing about it. It just shows that there are some important stuff going on.

Don't worry Barack, we would throw a party for you! Just let us kow when.....as for Senator McCain, I guess we'll throw one for him as well when his B-day comes up.

By the way, I just wanna make a quick comment on something that I read...

"But who's really out of touch? The Bush administration estimates that expanded offshore drilling could increase oil production by 200,000 barrels per day by 2030. We use about 20 million barrels per day, so that would meet about 1% of our demand two decades from now. Meanwhile, efficiency experts say that keeping tires inflated can improve gas mileage by 3%, and regular maintenance can add another 4%. Many drivers already follow their advice, but if everyone else did, we could reduce demand several percentage points immediately. In other words: Obama is right."

Well, Duh!!! LOL!!!! Oh my.......do I love this country or what...

jd   August 4th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT TO BE.

zeia   August 4th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Happy Birth day ma bo...may you have many more...Mr President!!

Rebuplican for Obama!   August 4th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I just sent you another $500!!

Happy Birthday Sir!

Chuck, Montgomery, AL   August 4th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Happy Birthday President Barack Obama !!!!!

We're with you in AL and all across the world. Stay on point.

Don't Hate, Celebrate   August 4th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Golly Barack haters, you can't even wish the man a happy birthday. You're definitely with the right candidate–Mr. McGrouch.

Obama 08

grandma   August 4th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Senator and many many more let get it. I know McCain is old and confused in one add he call you empty celebrity and in another add he call you to best leader in Jewish religion. I know and all your party knows you are #1 leader in all the ways

arlene, CA   August 4th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday Barack Obama.& may all your wishes come true. Especially this coming Nov/08. We love you in CA, the latest polls shows you leading by double digits, like 24-25 points. Great News! Obama for President 08

Sharon, MD   August 4th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

If the present is returned, it will have to be checked by the Secret Service before they give it to Barack. It's sad but true.

Obama 08

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   August 4th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Happy birithday MR. President

wake up   August 4th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

the real story is...how many LOBBYIST are running McCain's campaign. i noticed CNN you wont post my comments about that long list of LOBBYIST running Mccains camp...why? because you have some of them like Nancy Pfotenhauer? man it is funny the double standards the MSM play. scrutiny for Obama, get out of jail free card for McCain...i noticed too how you are calling Obamas new ad an attack ad...if Obama were to talk about the USS Forrestal 7/29/67 may be you would be right

ShirleyY - Seattle   August 4th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OBAMA WITH YOUR FINE SELF. TAKE TIME OFF AND CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY, ONCE YOU BECOME PRESIDENT YOU WONT REMEMBER YOUR BIRTHDAY, BECAUSE YOU WILL BE WORKING HARD FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

YOU AR SO FINE, MCCAIN IS JEALOUS, THIS IS WHY HE IS HATING ON OBAMA.

Aurelia Dean   August 4th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I am back on the Barack band wagon! Barack in '08!!!

Live Free or Vote For McCain   August 4th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I've got a crush on you...sweetie pie

Obama 08

Chuck   August 4th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Wonder if it was a box full of stolen Hillary caucus votes?

PUMA!!!

edw   August 4th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OBAMA

Jerry, Florida   August 4th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Note to Senator Nobama's campaign: You are going to loose more than just his DOB present. Note To Senator Nobama: Learn to respect your opposition and especially the will and political smarts of the American voters.

Bayou Joe   August 4th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

47, 74 what's the difference he's going to lose anyway. Why doesn't he give the Democratic party a real present, withdraw from the race and give the party a chance to win with Hillary.

Blinded bythe light....   August 4th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Let's hope that they keep loosing things...

Mike   August 4th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Really, who is David Brooks?

David Brooks is a party hack who wraps up Republican talking points in all the intellectual respectability that a regular op-ed gig at the NYT can give him. "Who really is Barack Obama?" is a question that has been heard on the lips of every good and faithful servant of the Republican Party for several weeks. Brooks should be ashamed of trotting out this tired little show-pony when it should have been melted down for glue long ago.

Clinton/McCain   August 4th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I certainly DO NOT wish this man a happy birthday.

November Gift Is Better   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

That's okay Senator, we'll have a better gift for you in November.

Obama 08

vicki   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Happy B-day Barack. We love you and our present to you its OUR VOTE for you in November..

bill for barack   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Mr. President.
Watching you win the election in November will be an even greater present for the American people than it will for you.

al   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

************************************************

REPUBLICAN BASTARDS. THEY'LL DO ANYTHING.

Henry   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Thank you Nicki,
Thank you for this, Mr. Palermo. There is no mystery over "who Obama is." His life is an open book – two open books in fact – and he is quite possibly the most carefully examined candidate in the history of US electoral history. If David Brooks doesn't know him by now, the fault lies with Mr. Brooks, and not with Senator Obama.

David Brooks is the smiling face of modern conservatism. He likes to present himself to his readers and viewers as a fair and open-minded sort of fellow, a bright young man with an attractive line in historically-grounded optimism. But really, who is David Brooks?

raheen PA   August 4th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Obama08

Kudos   August 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Kudos to Ann Dunham for having a great American kid.

Obama 08

Shane   August 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BO

Lynn   August 4th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Yipes we share the same birthday. My present to him is to vote for McCain.

Alan   August 4th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Please stop a man called Romney from destroying Social Security.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 4th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

All of America will celebrate with you, come NOV. 4 & 5, 2008!

Happy Birthday

Sylvia   August 4th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Your present is the support and vote you will get in november that will result in a win. McCain will be history. He is history right now as far as I'm concern.

Ian MacIsaac   August 4th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Don't worry, We the People will give you a nice present this November. ;)

As Stevie Can Say   August 4th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Happy Birthday...happy birthday to ya......

Obama 08

Goodson   August 4th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

McCain is wishing he's 47, sorry not anymore, those days are gone, you wasted yours cheating on your first wife with Cindi, now you both are holy evangelicals from the bible belt, GOLDDIGGER HYPOCRITES

Celebration   August 4th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hey Barack, Happy B-Day,

You will have a HUGE birthday present in November.

Obama 08

PUMA 4 HILL   August 4th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

That should be fine with him since he doesn't give his daughers any presents on their B-Days.....

what a MORON.... GAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGg me

Griff   August 4th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Borack Obama. The Guy with a Hard-Drive for a Brain. Down[-Loads every other day, from his "Black-Mentor's".. They feed him, but the World has it's own way, of dealing with a Virus. Nature protects...

Celebration   August 4th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Whoop there he is......happy birthday, Senator.

Xango   August 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Happy Birthday
Feliz Cumpleanos
Bon Anniversaire
Bonna Natale

Mr. President may you always be blessed,
dont worry about the haters and morons,

good always triumph over evil

Obama 08, 12

Happy B-D BO   August 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Denise,

That's right and he will live in a White House.

Obama 08

Lorna, NY   August 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Happy Birthday Mr.President!

Ken   August 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Who really cares that the biggest "Flip-Flopper" has a birthday. Let us get real about all of this. Our country is going further down the tubes and Obama unless he puts Clinton on the ticket, will end up losing the race.

Obama has changed his mind on so many things that it is pure stupid on how he is acting, Arrogant and stupid!

David Goldman for OBAMA   August 4th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

AND ALL YOUR DAYS TO COME.

Griffanity   August 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Dear Griff,

Better an empty box, than an empty head, you peabrain.

R. Bolick   August 4th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Wiser with age? I am not sure that this pertains to this man! This man is a total idiot. You can already see this man flip flopping on issues and sides if you are following things closely. One more recent example of this would be that he is now wanting all delegates seated from FL. and MI. Hmm .... was afraid to have this done when Hillary was still in the race but now that he has the nomination he is all for it. You people need to wise up and realize that this is not the man we need for President nor is this an article that really needs to be posted. Who cares about his birthday!

Dameun Strange   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Wait! He's 47. Didn't Jesus die at 33...looks like that pokes a whole in the whole RNC's Messiah claim. Speaking of which...didn't W say that he was called by god to lead the free world...sound like a messiah claim to me.

Go Obama '08!!!!

a southern bell for OBAMA   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTH DAY TO THE MOST BELOVED

PRESIDENT(soon) THIS NATION HAS EVER HAD.

A CANUCK   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Haaaaappy Birthdaaaaay Mr Future President
Haaaaappy Birthdaaaay to yuuuuuuuo.
Your biggest present won't arrive until November !!!!!

Tracy, Chicago, IL   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Ok, I'm an Obama supporter but why is this news?

Two Cents Fro Fred   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Thanks Fred C Dobbs, we will take your two cents for Barack's campaign.

Happy B-Day Barack

Cathy   August 4th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Happy Birthday Barack...!!!

Obama '08!!!!

"Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it." Obama 95   August 4th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

They can't make it a national religious holiday until he's done with politics... you know... the whole church and state thing!

Happy Barackbirthday   August 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Darling youuuuuuuuuuuu send me.....I know youuuuuuuuu send me, honest you do...honest you do, honest you do....

Happy Birthday Senator
Anna & Family

JohnS   August 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to the LORD for such a bright President!!!!
America will be again accepted and respected as the leader of the West after the desastrous cowboy years of Bush/McCain

OBAMA 2008 – 2016

Khal Houston,Texas   August 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Happy Birthday Mr. Young President O'Bama....

james   August 4th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Happy B-Day President Obama

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   August 4th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

HAPPY BIRTH DAY TO YOU.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

DON'T WORRY WILL GIVE YOU A PRESENT IN NOVEMBER.

Joe   August 4th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Happy B-day BO
Next Year it will be PBO!

Leah DiMarco, Texas   August 4th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Happy 47th Birthday!

Donations of $47 will be pouring into your campaign today!

And our votes will be coming your way in November :)

Nia Hussein- Phoenix, AZ   August 4th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Queue Homer Simpson "DOH!!!!"

biffington, biff   August 4th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

From the government's own website on fuel economy:

"You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer."

If you figure an average of 15,000 miles per year per person (again, govt. figures) and an average of 25 miles per gallon (arbitrary) then an increase of 3.3 percent would most likely be more than 815,000 barrels

Deb, Allentown, PA   August 4th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Happy Birthday BO. My birthday gift was a contribution to your campaign today.

Honestlady   August 4th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Happy Birthday...XOXO!!!!!

Keith Wills   August 4th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Good grief enough is enough. Could CNN at least make an attempt to cover 25% as many stories about the other candidate(s). But good grief we put a story about a birthday for the media king and can't at least find something nice to say about McCain? Why don't we just skip the election and just let the media pick the winner now. They seemed to have picked Obama before he even ran for office.

Shannon   August 4th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

What's Obama's position on things today, he changes sides so often it's hard to keep up. Fast Eddy another year older, yippee!

Lawrence for barack   August 4th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT!!!!!!

Brain   August 4th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Happy B-day Mr. President. 47 is good for America and Americans!

James   August 4th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

here come the hate posts . . . . . .

aliou FL   August 4th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Don't worry Barry. You will have plenty of presents tonight. we are holding fund raising from 8 pm today to replace your presents.

Fred C Dobbs   August 4th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

And why to I give two cents about this "article"?

tai   August 4th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Happy biiiirrthhhdaaay Mr. Presidenttttt

Denise   August 4th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Forty-seven years ago, Barack Obama was born in a manger.

linda from South Dakota   August 4th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Happy Birthday to you barack,, just remember you get wiser with age,, and keep up the great work,, you are oon the right path,, let mccain sweat a bit,, hes nuthun to worry about,, hes too bizzy complainin, and lying,,, and comin up with false stories,,, go obama,, goo, yes we can !!!!!!!08

Griff   August 4th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Happy Birthday. Mr, Borack Obama.. You will get your Present in November..."An Empty Box" this time I'm afraid. Try again in four years...

James   August 4th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

This really is kind of a silly article to post for comments.

Obama 08, 12

"Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it." Obama 95   August 4th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Maybe they can give him one of McCains tire pressure gauges?

Or maybe a thought that didn't come from a teleprompter?

Over and Out   August 4th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Happy Birthday BO!!!

I'm saving your present for November, but I'm no good at keeping it a secret: It's my vote!!

Obama '08

Happy Bday Barack   August 4th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Take time out for yourself, then....

Get back:

"On the road again, going places that you've never been...seeing faces that you've never seen before...I can't wait til you go back....on the road again....

Alison, FL   August 4th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

That really sucks! I hope they find it but the cabbie probably kept it for himself!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   August 4th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Here comes the Obama bashers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, GO

Andrew   August 4th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Happy Birthday, Senator. Have a wonderful time, and come back swinging in the morning.

Obama 08

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