August 11, 2008
Posted: August 11th, 2008 09:28 AM ET

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The Democratic Convention will be held at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.
The Democratic Convention will be held at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

(CNN)—The Democratic National Convention Committee unveiled the four nightly themes of the Democratic convention Monday.

Kansas Gov. and Democratic National Convention Committee co-chair Kathleen Sebelius announced in a Monday conference call with reporters that the convention is being termed “America’s Town Hall” - individuals will be able to submit questions by e-mail or Web video. Those questions may be answered by one of the convention’s speakers.

On Monday, Michelle Obama will kick-start the convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado with a “One Nation” speech emphasizing unity. Tuesday’s agenda - “Renewing America’s Promise” - will feature Senator Hillary Clinton.

On Wednesday, Obama’s vice presidential pick will deliver his or her acceptance speech – and former President Bill Clinton will address the gathering - as the focus turns to “Securing America’s Future,” and a salute to the nation’s veterans.

Listen: Democrats lay out their convention plans on a conference call with reporters

On Thursday, Obama will officially accept his party’s nomination in front of more than 60,000 spectators at Invesco Field at Mile High. The familiar theme: his campaign slogan, “Change You Can Believe In.”

In 2004, Obama—then a relatively unknown candidate for U.S. Senate - was catapulted into the limelight when he delivered the keynote address at the Democratic Convention in Boston.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton • Michelle Obama


robert New York   August 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary Clinton I LOVE you ! No matter what you do, I am by yourside as your friend.
If there is no you with Obama, then I will vote for McCain.
18 million voters can't be wrong. lets see if the DNC understands us 18 Million.
Hillary the right choice. Hang in there girl.

Kelby in Houston   August 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

"McCain '08 for Hillary '12" ROTFLMAO! It's the lack of logic that is funny. It is the shear insanity and madness of thought like this that is utterly depressing.
The phrase, "McCain '08 for Hillary '12", says "I am willing to sacrifice the good of the country because my favorite person did not win."
I believe it's the party, the platform, the people, not the person. We want the economy fixed, universal health care, and to get out of Iraq. What do you want? huh? Other than having Hillary be president, what do want this nation to accomplish? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
All you hear about Obama is him touting a plan. He's got numbers and ideas and McCain has ignorance and insults. AND YOU WANT THIS MAN TO HAVE CONTROL OF THE COUNTRY FOR 4 YEARS?

Reality check #1   August 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Unity? The democratic party knows nothing about unity, unless it is in the sense of a band of criminals selecting the nominee , not allowing voters to elect one. This is not the democratic party I joined many years ago. The democratic party has tarnished itself this year and no amount of polishing will scrub their deeds away. The democratic party plotted and conspired to select their nominee and lost millions of voters by doing so. Our voices were stolen and we were robbed of our votes. Angry? Yes, indeed. Democracy has been given a new meaning and it is not what our forefathers intended.

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   August 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

CNN'S moderators are at it again!
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They just ZAPPED MY COMMENT!

They really have NO RESPECT FOR OTHERS!

It is back to HUFF PO'S BLOGS FOR ME!

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   August 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Lots of luck with the unity nonsense!

If you think filling a stadium with 60-75 thousand gawkers is going to anything other than energize Republican voters, you don't get it.

Zelda   August 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

“Her hesitancy and habit of avoiding hard choices exacted a price that eventually sank her chances at the presidency.” Joshua Green

So glad Hillary lost! Do we want someone like this to be president?

Gail AL.   August 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I cannot believe that we are about to elect, Barack Hussien Obama to be the democratic nommiee. Someone who has no expericence, at such a crucial time in our country. Our country is heading for a diaster, he is an empty suit, he can't deliver,and doesn't know how. His racist wife is not fit to be our first lady. Her views are coming straight from Rev. Wright's play book, and so is his. PEOPLE WAKE UP BEFORE IT'S TO LATE.

lynda   August 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

How do i get on Obama's list for support? E me please. Thnx!

Alice Brinkley   August 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Unity, ha! Hillary will try to beat Obama at the convention, just watch and see. Personally, I will not watch any of that convention, all electronic and contrived. Truth and experience are not part of the democrat thinking any longer - bad for the dems.

Willow, from Iowa   August 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I have read that HRC is talking behind Obama's back about how much stronger she is and how much easier she could win the election. Hillary, I knew you couldn't do it.

Luis in Miami   August 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

oh yes we will all be singing KUMBAYA!!! as prescribed by DR. DEAN.

I imagine that all the Hillary hate posting are from republicans... I can't imagine the Obama Supporters trying to win in November without the base of the party.

The damage was done by the DNC and how they went about picking BO. I am for one not united yet and I do not think I will.

Paul   August 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

United? Us Democrats? You nasty, arrogant, condescending BO supporters will find out in November just how united the DNC has managed to make the party.

Luckyj   August 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Alice in Fl. You sound so, so angry!! A bunch of whinny kids. Why don't you let out a loud yell, jump up and down. Now take a deep breath, you will feel better. Really, get over Hillary. Its people like you who divide this country.

Confused by Ignorance   August 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Alice in Florida-

You're ignorant, bottom line. What have you accomplished in life? Did you go to Harvard law? Do you even have a successfuly career? I think not, since you're voting for John McCain, thinking that somehow the real world will let Hillary run again in 2012. Ignorant and Delusional. Hate will get you nowhere.

My Friends, let me tell you   August 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I will unite our country if it takes me more wars to do.

RufusVonDufus   August 11th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Unity in the Democrat Party is three things: funny, funnier, funniest! There will never be unity as long as people like Hillary and Billybob Clinton and Howard Wolfson are around attempting to stir the pot. There will be more unity between the different warring factions in the middle east than in the Dem Party. If you could gather enough b alls to tell the Clintons, NO , make the Clintons stop the trouble making then you might have some unity in the party. Until then, FUNNY, FUNNIER, FUNNIEST!

Confused by Ignorance   August 11th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

proud army and navy mom-

maybe he should start by praying for you. I can smell the hate from here. You're probably middle-aged too aren't you? Grow up! Don't you have a life?

Confused by Ignorance   August 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

And you Clinton supporters who are so mad that she supposedly got cheated, explain to me why she still has campaign debt? There's 18 million of you right? Why don't you give her a few dollars, since you're so die hard.

Lesley   August 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Wouldn't it be a hoot if Obama picked Bill Clinton as his running mate?

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   August 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I am so tired of hearing Barack and Hillary supporters going back and forth!!!! Hillary lost – get over it. Barack won – stop gloating. While we are at each others throats, McFool is sitting back laughing at us. Time for us to get our act together before we lose another election!!!

BJ, Texas   August 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Unity in the democratic party? You read all these hateful rhetoric towards their own (Clintons). I think they should bring in the Rev. Wright to mediate this Lib chaos.

Lisa M   August 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

If Hillary's followers manage to create more trouble, which 3rd party?

Leper Colony of Pariah Hill   August 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Sweetie:

Even after Senator Obama becomes President of the United States

You will still deserve to lose your home, your job, your retirement and your healthcare.

Mike in Ohio   August 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Which night is "Nancy Polosi step on the American public and grind them into the dirt night " ?
The refusal of the Democrats to allow drilling in the gulf and Alaska just convinced me that they do not care about the people of the United States, only their political agenda.
Enough with the Democrats – vote Republican or Libertarian or whatever else is on your ballot ! Idiots !

M&M   August 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

It is the ignorance on these blogs that gave us Bush twice !

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   August 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

So I read in another article (which CNN closed for comments early) that if Edwards had been exposed earlier Clinton would have won Iowa. My comment is:

I thought caucuses didn't count! But I guess they only count when they are convenient for Clinton.

McCain sucks and his supporters are uneducated trust-funders!

TX for OBAMA   August 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I hope we outsource our Presidential Election every 4 years. Let some smart people in China and India figure out who our President should be for us. We sure seem to be doing a terrible job of it, and I am sick of being led by these Idiots that the majority of us have found for us.
Look at this Election so far – There is no business McCain should even be this close.

OBAMA ‘08

Mike, TX   August 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The most devisive man will hold a service on unity. He wants the party to unify in praising him.

The only individual who won the nomination was Hillary Clinton. This convention is a farse trying to legitimize a fraud who acted in a theft of the democratic ideals.

Linda from Prescott AZ   August 11th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

and indeed let us unite. Barack Obama is our Presidential Candidate. We've all heard enough about HIllary's hurt feelings and Bills fit, let's just do what needs to be done and get our man into the white house.

Hana   August 11th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I agree with TonyInKentucky regarding PUMAs. They have more in common with Rush Limbaugh than they do with the Democratic Party. PUMAs are the most hateful, intolerant people you'll ever meet. With that in mind, one understands why they claim they'll vote for McCain.

Terry From GA   August 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Are we all Democrats or what? I'll say this again to all of Hillary's supporters and the PUMA's out there. Is the ultimate goal to get a Dem back in the white house? Are you willing to support Barack in Nov 2008? If the answer is "Yes", I strongly believe Hillary would receive the same support if she ran in 2012 from Barack's supporters. The bottom line is that support goes both ways in 2008 and 2012.

Peggy - TX   August 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Alice in Florida

Your comments twist the truth severely and your hatred is real, but the source of your anger is not explained by your comments. However, your support for Hillary and then McCain, the Reference to her Pastor, and your emphasis on “Big Mouth Racist” make you sound like an angry Racist yourself, If this is not the case, then I suggest you think about what you want to get across before you start your public rant on the blogs.

The Dems will be better, stronger when your type goes back to the Republican Party where you came from.

George   August 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

CNN never post my comments for whatever reason!!!! Probably too much pro Obama language!!

To the PUMAS: If Obama looses because PUMA subverts the election or Hillary Clinton's lukewarm support, there is no way in hell she will EVER be elected to any office in this country muchless the presidency!!! She is a Senator here in NYC! Trust me on that!!!!

You guys are blindsided by your dissappointment, frustration, anger – mixed with racism and in some cases reverse sexism and will do what ever it takes to get satisfaction even if you send the rest of the country to hell. This evil won't last!!! It will destroy those who carry it and it will also destroy those for whom it is spewed - namely – the Clintons.

curly   August 11th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Obama will be a disaster, how did the Democrats pick him? Aghhhhhh!
Hillary has the strength and experience to lead, Obama is full of boastful air, just talk.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   August 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Unity? Hillary supporters, please don't forget the treatment she got during the primary. If Obama wins, she will not be able to run again until 2016. If he loses, she can run again in 2012.

Watch and See   August 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

No Clinton on ticket = No vote

No Obama!

Marie from SC   August 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Why in heaven's name is Michelle "For the first time I'm proud of my country" giving the opening speech?

Was a Hill supporter, now a McCain supporter.

Obama-Junkie, IL   August 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Interesting...CNN reports on this convention theme but not Obama's nomination speech in the 75,000 seat Denver stadium sold out in 24hr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lili, FL   August 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

UNITY!!!!

This from a man that called Republicans (50 million registered) ignorant? Who trashed his Democratic opponents?

Amazing people still support BO!!!

NoBama 08

cheryl (RETIRED VETS FOR OBAMA)   August 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I am so excited at the possibility of change in America, life is too short to continue on the path division. God bless America! Obama 08

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

People who use strong words such as hate really don't hold a high opinion of themselves so they just transfer it to someone else. Personally, I don't need to devalue someone else to value myself. I support Obama but I don't use hate for John McCain to express my opinion of him. Most people are ignored when they don't have the proper vocabulary to express themselves, they are looked upon as ignorant.

proud army and navy mom   August 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Is the Rev. Wright opening with a prayer?

proud army and navy mom   August 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I just got my 'Text Message" it appears that John Edwards is Obamas babies DA DA

Neutral   August 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Obambi will LOSE in General Election against McCain, When Obambi use the RACE CARD against President Bill Clinton and Hillary, the AMERICAN PEOPLE knew Obambi is WRONG for AMERICA.

It would take YEARS for the DEMOCRAP to recover, they've lost the FAITH of the people for FAIR ELECTION. Obambi cheated, intimidated, threatened voters with riot if he's not the nominee. Obambi DESTROYED the BASE of his OWN PARTY.

GoMcCain08   August 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The only thing Obama is uniting are half the democrats and all the republicans who will be voting in unity against him in November.

NO MORE EMPTY SUIT PRESIDENTS!!!!! ONE WAS ENOUGH!!!

john l.a.   August 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

This will be similar to the 1960 convention, fastforward 48 years with
the technology, nominee age wise, vp selection a southern selectee,
nomination acceptance speech on a football stadium field, november
4, 2008 election results will be the only difference, OBAMA LANDSLIDES McCAIN! "We will not have JOHN to kick around anymore".

Neutral   August 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

LOL!!!!

I'm not a DEMOCRAP YA FOOLS!!!!!!!!

I'm NOT a REPUBLICAN!!!!!!

I'M LIBERTARIAN!!!!!!!!

TEXAS TRAIL DOG WONT HUNT!   August 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Now more then ever we need a scand free candidate. After Edwards surfaced doubt about politians, the Clintons would make us wonder what will Bill do in the WH when Hillary is in there. Who needs the drama when we could have Obama: a good family man.

Sweetie   August 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

We are not a "United" Party. FAR FAR From IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Lifelong Democrat would be in the streets protesting in Denver if she had the vacation time and physical strengths to show her absolute disgust!

Instead I will for sure NOT TUNE in MONDAY NIGHT TO HEAR a HORRIBLE WOMEN PRETEND SHES NOT!

McCain 08

ERNIE HUGHES, JR.   August 11th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I REALLY THINK THAT SENATOR OBAMA SHOULD PICK
HILLARY CLINTON AS HIS RUNNING MATE, I WANT TO
SEE THE DEMOCRATS REALLY SWEEP THIS ELECTION
NATIONWIDE AND I CAN THINK OF NO BETTER WAY
THAN THIS TO DO IT. WITH THE POPULARITY OF THE
CLINTON'S WHO BETTER TO BE ON THE TICKET. IF
THIS GETS ANYWHERE OF MEANS ANYTHING, I THINK
SENATOR OBAMA SHOULD PICK HILLARY AS VP

Irma in North Carolina   August 11th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Every one better hopes that Obama wins, or we will have more years of Bush white house upon us. I hope Hillary is sincere about suporting Obama, but it scares me that she will start something at the convention. And with Willy giving a speech i cant imagine him prising Obama as we all know that he has a lot of hate in him yet that his wife didnt win. Any if there any of the puma suporters should be banned from Denver during this convention. Cause they are just a bunch of racits. How much do they really care for Hillary? How come they have not paid off her debt that she owes. If they care her for her the way they say her debt should be gone by now.

Enough!!!   August 11th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

People, get used to the fact that Senator Obama is a qualified candidate for the Presidential Oval Office. He is more than qualified. I don't know which one is hated worse, his intelligence or his skin color.
I don't have to play a race card. That card has already been dealt all the way back to the so-called founding fathers. Right now, it is the actuality card. African Americans have always been capable of leading. Look at all of the success of the empires throughout history led by people of color, most of which has been deleted from history text. By the way, alot of what Rev Wright said is actually true, it was just the timing of it and the desire to use it to destroy Obama. Unfortunately alot of people will not believe it until it is too late, then they will call to remembrance what they actually ridiculed earlier.

M. Winners, Mesa, AZ   August 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Boy, this story sure has gotten a lot of negative responses from the bigots, racists, PUMAs and other "fear, smear, mock and lie" crowds. Must be that Obama and the Dems are on the right track as far as the country's mood goes.
Time for a change and we're going to get it so deal with it you repug, neocon flamethrowers and go back under your rocks where you came from...

Tel It Like It Is   August 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Obama is a CHARLATAN, people

Frank   August 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

So when will Farahkhan speak? Will it be before or after Michelle Obama? They better compare notes to make sure they don't say the same things!!!!! Dems are toast for ever; what we need is a "new" party not a broken unified one!!!!

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 11th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hmm, a town hall meeting. I wonder where they got that idea?

California Gold   August 11th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I would rather vote for a energetic, youthful candidate with intelligence and diplomacy skills than an old worn out has been who is dumb as a box of rocks and claims he has experience. I'll take smart and skill over dumb and old with hollow claims of experience. We're already in a mess because of dumb and stupid. Stupid has no chance of getting past stupid.

Sweetie   August 11th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

We are not a "United" Party. FAR FAR From IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Lifelong Democrat would be in the streets protesting in Denver if she had the vacation time and physical strengths to show her absolute disgust!

Instead I will for sure NOT TUNE in MONDAY NIGHT TO HEAR a HOORIBLE WOMEN PRETEND SHES NOT!

McCain 08

Right Turn   August 11th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Democratic convention = A bunch of socialist liberal loons in one place! If I lived in Denver, I think I'd go on vacation that week! If Michelle opens it up, people will change the channel in the first minute, ha!

JD   August 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Patience Obamanation; all non-believers will be gathered and re-educated until unity is achieved.

TonyInKentucky   August 11th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

No one has a problem with Hillary's supporters the vast majority are good Democrats but the PUMA types aren't Democrats and certainly don't support democratic ideals.

How many times have we heard these folks use the term "liberal media"? Why do many seem to have an affinity to Romney? Why have they been "life long democrats" but have not an inkling of our primary process? Why do they spit the word "liberal" like it's poison?

These people are idiot Republicans that are desperate to keep the White House by any means they can invent.

Sorry guys you're fakes. Real Democrats don't hat liberals. Real are Democrats are liberals. Even the DLC types are social liberals.

PUMA=FAKE

Rush is on, tune on in and get your orders and thoughts for the day.

ken   August 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

OBAMA is very creative.
Texting his VP choice; running a Campaign like never before.

This is the kind of person we need to rebuild this country

Shari, NY   August 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

CHANGE YOU CAN’T AVOID:

In forty years, minorities will become the majority when they make up two-thirds of the U.S. population (see latest census report for projections). Latinos will continue to multiply and other ethnic groups will contribute too while Caucasian birth rate will trend downward due to lifestyle choices.

Learning Spanish (or any foreign language for that matter) is no laughing matter. We need a mindset change or our grandchildren will weep, wail and gnash their teeth if they fail to compete in an evolving global market.

Win or lose, Sen Obama’s phenomenal accomplishments thus far is only a PRECURSOR to the transition which lies ahead.

Dave, Illinois   August 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The convention will demonstrate that the Democratic party has been hijacked by the lunitic FAR-LEFT. Watch CSPAN for an unvarnished look at what the party has become. Witness the bizarre extreme hateful behavior which is now commonplace in this Dean-inspired leadership. Heck, just read the comments on these bloggs.

lowman.ka   August 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

OBAMA = SOCIALISM

dd   August 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Democrats come together what a JOKE, Dems should have thought about that when they choose Golden Boy.
This is one Democrat that will not vote for Obama the FRAUD.
Democrats for McCain

Zeb   August 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

PUMA!!!! Let's put Clinton's name in the roll call and then we'll talk "unity"! Barry Hussein Obama oughtta step up and admit that he didn't win, he was selected, then maybe healing can begin.

NObama! McCain '08 Clinton '12

Mike - Texas   August 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Boy, this seems like a lot of unity!!!!!

Obama supporters talking about;

1) putting a muszzle on all of the Clinton supporters
2) all of Hillary's demented supporters
3) excluding Hillary's supporters

And that was just the 1st few comments, and I'm sure more will follow.

It is not like Obama wasn't being devisive and driving a wedge in the party, playing the RACE card against Bill and Hillary the way that he did.

It should be an interesting convention.

What!!!   August 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The "unity" is a joke and it just makes it easier for John McCain. Thanks and God Bless America!

checkthisout   August 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

And JEREMIAH WRIGHT will speak on Thursday.....................

Lisa   August 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

NUETRAL- You have got to be kidding. Change your name to anything but that!!!! "he try to use it to McCain!!!!!! You are bright that is all gotta say!!!!!!!!

sandy   August 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This man will not win, i think he will loose big! He will not win unless Hillary is on the ticket, he can not even debate for pete sakes. He has no experience, this country is in a mess, for God sakes we need a strong person. Nothing to do with color, but he will not win on experience. This is no time to pick the janitor to do a CEO job for goodness sakes.Woman and elserly will never vote for him.

My Friends, let me tell you   August 11th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

If Hillary had known Edwards was cheating she surely would have ratted him out herself.

Concerned democrat   August 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Neutral August 11th, 2008 11:35 am ET wrote:

What unity? Obambi divided the party during primary by using race card, he try to use it to McCain, it didn't work; BLOWBACK IS A BIATCH!

Neutral – how do you sound. The Clinton's divided the party and continue to divide the party. We are suppose to go into this Convention united and you've got the old Clinton supporters calling themselves still not united. ARE YOU PEOPLE TRUE DEMOCRATS? I am so tired of your divisive anger. So what your personal choice did not win. If you are so devoted to Hillary did you help pay off her debt. Did you put your money where your mouth is? I bet not. The real issue is being a democrat and for you to vote for the DEMOCRAT NOMINEE!!! Grow up and support your party with unity and stop all of this bickering because your personal candidate did not win. Enough is enough!!!!

Michele, Oregon   August 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

READ POST FROM CHRIS from NY! Very good!

I also feel that Bill will come around. He is an intelligent man, will be in the spotlight at the convention and will use the podium to hammer UNITY home!

OBAMA '08

Silence Dogood   August 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I hope Obama and his thugs do not succeed in hiding the protests in the street. A large number of Dems are unhappy no matter what the lie of the day is.

Look for alternative news. Check out the 3rd party candidates. Listen to the street.

Chris from NY – great comment but Obama says "there is no division" – be afraid of that cold mentality.

Greggy V   August 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

For the Hillary shouldn't even be there! poster:

Glad that you see it that way, you make it easy not to go and vote for Obama... Obviously, with that kind of attitude, he does not need me.

Peter   August 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

what a great convention we'll have!

obama 08

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   August 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

When are you all going to show the clip about McCain saying at a townhall meeting earlier this year "……. and we will never have to go to war for oil again……."

Please show that cliip over and over. We got all of Obama's stuff over and over for months. Georgia has pipelines going thru it – that's why the repukes are so interested. Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil

Fair and balanced should mean fair in ALL ways.

Obama '08

RSR   August 11th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

WOW...Michelle "I Hate Whitey" Obama is going to kick-off Monday with a speech...how about she read her college thesis paper for all America to hear. That should REALLY get things going!!! And if I sound 'Bitter', thats because... "I'm busy clinging to my religion and guns"!!!
NO OBAMA...EVER.

ron   August 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

this unity seems like pre civil war to me.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   August 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I can't wait!

bea   August 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

What unity?????

The left wing leadership of the party should have thought of the consequences of gaming the system.

There is a significant percentage of Democrats who will NOT vote for Obama.

What goes around, comes around........

Peter   August 11th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Unity is what matters now. It's time for maturity and working together.

We have a chance to change this country's direction; it would be a shame to let petty bickering get in the way.

Veteran for Obama   August 11th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

If Edwards cost Clinton the nomination then why did all of his delegates go to Obama? The Clinonites who are still acting like children should just shut up and go vote for McCain. Obama will still blow him away.

Erika, KS   August 11th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

It's most certainly NOT about UNITY!
When will you Obama idiots get it? He hasn't united anyone or anything. He's not the best qualified candidate. Period. Sorry, I'm not jumping on this sinking bandwagon.

NG in DC   August 11th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Word just out on the street ....Obama camp is leaking that the Unity ticket will soon be announced via text and email - to all Obama AND CLINTON supporters ... here it comes:

Obama/Clinton
Unite 2008-16

Montana is Obama Country   August 11th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Hey CNN.. you should report on the guy who is wheeling a cart with Obama written on the sides .. moving his cart from Divide, Montana to Unity, New Hapshire..

Go Bob Johnson.... Yes,,,YOU,,,Can...

Texan for Progression   August 11th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Great point Chris from NY. My hat is off to Hillary and her supporters who recognize that, PER THEIR SET OF STANDARDS, Barack is the second best option. However, ANY Dem who can't see the big picture (that picture being bigger than any candidate) is a liability to the party, and the country needs the Dem party at this juncture. Therefore, if the leader of the party (who survived an election where the rules were altered in favor of his opponent) disgusts you to the point that you lose sight of that bigger picture, accept this as a formal invitation to leave the party or better yet, the country. Either way, America will be the better for it.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   August 11th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I HOPE PEOPLE PUT FEELINGS ASIDE FOR UNITY................ WHEN I SAY PEOPLE I MEAN THE CLINTONITES............ IF THEY DO SHOW UP AND CAUSE A DISTRESS I THINK BILL AND HILL SHOULD BE BANNED FROM SPEAKING...................

I AM HOPEFUL PEOPLE WILL UNITE.... VERY HOPEFUL............

ladyc   August 11th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Together we stand divide we fall obama don"t need us to make life easy we need to stand together and realize that the country is not about what color a person should be to make a different Every day working people need to think about where the country going and about our children and make a different for our children

All god children is the same OBama go to the bathroom just like any other man so why be so hard on him because the lord made him

Black

DR. YES   August 11th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

when the clintons are gone there will be unity.until then they will keep creating divisions.

Bob (NC)   August 11th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

How can Michelle Obama give a speech about "One Nation" when she was seen bashing white people in a video?

One speech on one day cannot make up for her honest feelings every other day of the year.

But I'm sure the media will lavish over her speech as the greatest thing since Jackie Kennedy.

McCain Proves Himself Never to Be Ready   August 11th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

The Democratic party will be unified and support Obama. There are always a few lose political fanatics running amok in every party – as evidenced in a few of these posts. So they are expected. But the large number of new Democratic registrants well exceed the unaffiliated.

People are having an extraordinary hard time under Republican rule, and will vote with a vengance on issues.

Anyone but these 2   August 11th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I'm an independent, but I must say that the Obama supporters seem full of hate, and they seem to be dividing the party. Like little children, they call Clinton supporters names ("sore loser," "idiots," "crybabies," "demented," etc.), while the Clinton people seem to simply point out that they feel unfairly treated. To non-involved objective observers like myself, it is clear that Obama is the divider. His supporters should at least pretend to be better people, if they want to get the independent votes. Currently I'm leaning towards Nader, just because the Obama Dems are so nasty. They act like Republicans, and I'm not going to support that kind of hateful behavior.

Northern Michigan   August 11th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I am concerned that our country too afraid to be hopeful, optimistic, or forward looking. McCain is using negative tactics to frighten and stump for the familiar, the "safe..." I am counting on my fellow Americans to have faith beyond their fears. If what we're doing doesn't work, only voting for more of it is the definition of insanity. I am still an Obama supporter.

p.s. McCain's newest wife is a mutli-millionaire - he can hardly appreciate the "needs" of his country(wo)men.

Lisa   August 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

The Democrates will lose without Hillary!! PERIOD!!

Caroline, Kentucky   August 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Unity is a good thing. I cannot wait until Obama is elected because the party will be more united with him in charge. People always point to his likability as some sort of flaw, when in reality, people like him bring others together. When I see him, I smile. He makes me happy.

Filipina   August 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Looking forward to the convention of DEM it will be good.

TN FOR OBAMA   August 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Look for African-Americans ON stage AND in the audience at the DEMS' Conference.

A few weeks later.....look for African-Americans ON stage and NONE to be found in the audience at the REPUKE's Conference.

Kent   August 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I have my airline ticket and I will be there. I missed the "I Have A Dream Speech" because I was a child. But I will be at this one, you'd better believe it.

Obama 08

WOW - Cedar Hill, TX   August 11th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Obama we are praying for you daily. This is your time. God has blessed you and he will keep you.

People talk about not know who "obama" is, but guess what God knows who you are and that is why you have come so far. Keep your head up and stay focused on the prize "GOD" and he will see you to the White House in Jan 08.... God Bless you and the family...

John   August 11th, 2008 11:57 am ET

How can anyone vote for this dolt when he keeps fueling division in this country?

He can't even unite the party, let alone the country.

Vote for McCain, for a real United States in '08!

Tess   August 11th, 2008 11:55 am ET

"Americans already accepted Obama"???? Yeah right!!!! Hold your breath Mr. know-it- all!

This self-centered candidate is acting like Mr. President despite the fact that he could not get half of Democrat votes in the party primary election. Millions of Hillary supporters like me will not vote for him. Republicans won’t vote for him. You guys is just PATHETIC!

Alice in Florida   August 11th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Michelle – who wrote a hate-filled thesis on America – will deliver an address called "One Nation?" Which one nation? The one she called a "mean country" and wasn't proud of until her husband ran for office? The "one nation" that her formerly beloved pastor cursed? That nation? What a joke! What qualifies Mrs. Big Mouth Racist to speak at the convention? Besides, I thought Barack has been hiding her due to her big mouth saying stupid stuff....

Or is it the one nation that her husband has divided?

McCain '08 for Hillary '12

AJ   August 11th, 2008 11:53 am ET

i hope they make obama walk around in a bullet-proof box. we can't lose him now. we need him. all these crazies out here would/will go to any length to keep him from being president.

aaa   August 11th, 2008 11:53 am ET

unite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kick all the reoublican crooks out!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike in MN   August 11th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Should be quite a show of unity with Hillary supportes all screaming for her and shouting down Obama. Should be quite a show for all of America to see.

Also I see Obama is going to announce his VP via email.
Can't blame him, there really is no one qualified. He must be really embarrased. I would not want to show my face either if I was him.

Should be a slam dunk for McCain in 08.!

Ian   August 11th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Feigned unity inside...cheated Clinton supporters outside.

It should be entertaining.

mike   August 11th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Yes, we, Americans already accepted him. Yes we need change for better life; united strong nation.

Chris from NY   August 11th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Unity doesn't mean we will always agree on same thing. It means that we may have to agree sometimes to disagree but with same purpose in mind. And that's to win. We may not all agree on how we got to where we are but the primary purpose in this election is for the Democrats to win back the white house. Any one that's not working with us on this front must be working against us. And that's disunity.

Susan   August 11th, 2008 11:39 am ET

If Bill Clinton would act his age, and quite acting like a baby, the unity of the Dems would not be an issue. Hillary has moved on, so how about it Bill, are you ready to grow up yet?

Kurt C.   August 11th, 2008 11:37 am ET

They're unified in trying to sell our country out.

Lose the Zero
Vote for the Hero

David Goldman for OBAMA   August 11th, 2008 11:37 am ET

THAN THEY BETTER PUT A MUZZLE ON CLINTON'S IDIOTS.

THEY ALL SOUND ALIKE, IF WE DID THIS, IF WE DID THAT.

IT'S OVER. IT'S DONE. GET OVER IT. WE DON'T WANT TO

HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU ABOUT IT AGAIN.

Neutral   August 11th, 2008 11:35 am ET

What unity? Obambi divided the party during primary by using race card, he try to use it to McCain, it didn't work; BLOWBACK IS A BIATCH!

Hillary shouldn't even be there!   August 11th, 2008 11:34 am ET

There won't be none If hillary and her demented supporters have anything to do with it. Don't you puma/pac babes hate that you can't blame her debt or poor campaign management on Barack?? And yet you want her to run your country! It would be laughable if it weren't so pathetic.

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