Awsome!!! Ohhhhh !! Aaaahhh !!
What an idiot !! who is he trying to impress ???
If ability to text is all that it needs to be President ..
Hey .. sign me up not only can I text .. I can take a decision and stick to it unlike certain 'flip floppers'
How bout going to the moon and running the country from there???
GRTBR !!
Look it up if you dont know what it means

Mccain 08 ..
HRC 2012 & 2016

You ridiculous kids. If you are so great with technology, you would already know you can email the President at any time.If you think the emails go directly to the President, you had better start using your head for something other than a hat rack. As for using google earth to find out what is going on around the world (such as Georgia, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.), the government only allows you to see what they want you to see. Don't you think the terrorists would be using google earth to see troop movements, strategies, etc. if it could do what you think? My GOD, the younger generation is so darn stupid. Is this the so-called intelligence of the educated Obama supporter? GOD help us!

Gimmick. If he wins, get ready for four years of gimmicks. All icing, no cake.

Obama is NOTHING without Clinton, he don't have a chance! That would be the worst decision of his life not choosing her!

What a great idea! I'm 68 and I can't wait ! ! !

Obama '08-'16

I was a little reluctant when I found out about the text announcement on facebook, but now thanks to the comments I'm definitely signing up! Obama's supporters should be the first to know about his choice–it shows where his priorities are. It's a really cool idea and shows that we have could have a president who puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to technology.

As to the older people or those suffering from the digital divide–I'm sure plenty of media reporters will be receiving the text, and will alert the America mainstream accordingly to Obama's choice!

WOW - did he lose his teleprompter?

Only 12.8% of the American population is over 65, Tom. A lot of those not only have computers but have e-mail. McCain's in another era.

Hey - that's not fair - Cindy will have to inform McWarmonger who Obama's running mate will be.

McWarmonger is too old and stupid to learn about the latest technology.

Obama '08

If ,If, If, It's time to stop the would have, could have,conservation. TIME TO MOVE ON!!!!

McCain is using morse code to announce his pick.

And to all the trolls, he will be making an official announcement, this is just to inform his supporters at the same time the decision is leaked to the press. Why should the media be the first to know? It's called being engaged with the American people. Some of us like to know what's going on.

this is for Mr. Brooke in PA
i guess you are not living in our time?
so text message now is for rock star. what is yoru problem grow up

That email better have the name of Hillary, or I will tear my hair out !

The truth is that while we must respect the generations who come before us without engaging the next generation democracy dies.

Thus his plan is not a sign of immaturity, but a sign of savvy and strategy.

What has Sen. Obama done in his life? He was editor of the Harvard Law Review, voted "present" the most in the Illinois State Senate, and won the U.S. Senate seat as a result of scandals committed by the other candidates. This man is running for President of the United States! Who cares if he (his campaign) is texting his choice? It can't make up for his lack of experience.

That just means McCain won't find out for 100 years. He still doesn't know how to work a computer or as he calls it (WONDER BOX)

Olga - you spelled stupid incorrectly. Ironic….

Obama is the best, I really hope he wins!

Good job Senator Obama! People first, that's the way it goes and it should be. The McBush regime kept on using the old style of politics, lies and out of touch. Obama for a new direction and a change we can believe in.

This is so innovative and shows that Obama can flex his technological muscle! I've signed up and have sent the message to all of my friends to sign up as well. I can't wait until I get that text.

OBAMA 08!

This is a, look at me move. We will not know anything until after the olympics. This is just for getting the media to talk about him.

All you Mccain bloggers give it a rest just say you dont like him becuase he is black and will take away your tax breaks and really shake up Washington. thats why you fear him and thats why he WILL be elected. You people make me sick get informed and get a life

OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/ANYONE 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chip said 'I heard that McCain is announcing his choice via carrier pigeon and life alert monitors'

LOL x 1,000,000

I guess Tom Wms has not been to a computer store. There are many older people buying computer accessories. Obama is not operating in the 1960's format like Old MacDonald. Would some one tell McStupid that the cold war ended. Obama is the best choice to take us into the future. Old MacDonald is the best choice to take us back twenty years. Go Go Go GOBAMA '08/12

chip 'I heard that McCain is announcing his choice via carrier pigeon and life alert monitors'

LOL x 1,000,000

I believe Senator Kerry did this same thing when he was about to name his runningmate, but I do like the idea.

Plus, this adds to the connect names that Senator Obama's people can hope will be contributors to his campaign.

Yeah BABY! Sen. Obama has proven that he us internet SAVVY and uses one of the MOST important tool in the most brilliant way!

This just goes to show how OLD and TIRED John McCain is, he doesn't even KNOW HOW to use the internet. He's still living in the ICE AGE when it comes to technology. How can you expect to be our next President when you are still living in the past WHITE HAIR DUDE.

Obama/Hillary = nightmare ticket

Obama/Reed, Obama/Richardson, Obama/a good Governor
will do.

Gimmick. Is he text messaging the President of Georgia and Russia to help resolve the international crisis that has evolved these past three days?

All the Republican bloggers just can not stand that old John McCain will never be a 21 century President. Out with the old ideas and in with the new!! LOL

I've got the rock star, trendy message, some how about experience?

Obama/Clinton or NOOBAMA

What, and give up the chance to deliver another meaningless speech?

ObamaFatigue has set in and the celebrity is resorting to gimmicks like this to stay relevant.

Sad.

NObama '08

What is a text message? I'll vote for McCain, because he speaks to me through good old fashion television. Although I heard that I will lose my TV signal in 2009. Do I need to buy new rabbit ears?

I already have been a member of Obama mobile. I texted back to them once I got this text…."So, that's when you will announce Evan Bayh?"

I got a text back saying, "Thanks for your submission to Obama mobile…. Keep that on the HUSH "

Obama/Bayh 08, means Obama will win "Bayh" 8 points In my book.

Lame…

Somebody needs to inform Obama that the 12-15 year old texters are not able to vote.

Isn't this similar to how you vote for American Idol?????

..and Obama wants to try to ditch the 'Celebrity' tag?

John from New York:

SUURRRE he's gonna read YOUR emails! Be careful you don't overexpose yourself to any screen radiation while you sit there awaiting your answers to your infinite list of liberal suggestions, questions, and gimme' listings.

Actually, this sounds like Obama's way of showing he is technologically savvy and able to maneuver in the 21st Century….as opposed to the old man who can't even log on to "watch the internets".

When so many of the problems we face will be solved only through the use of new and developing technology, Obama showing he is technologically literate and appreciative of the power of the internet is a plus in my book. Technophobes like McCain will be at least three steps behind in grasping the possibilities to solve energy and other problems, and we don't have time for dinosaurs to play catch up.

Just do it, even if you have to use smoke signals!

This is a lovely gesture. As an Obama financial contributor both online and by mail, I will relish getting that email.

So when will McCain find out? A few days later?

pick Hillary if you want to win by a landslide!

is this a feeble attempt at showing his superiority in using technology or is it just that announcing a VP in person to pay that person proper respect is just not that important to Mr. hollywood. after all it is much more important to have the media announce that Michelle will be making a speech at the convention wouldn't want to share her thunder would we.so what is the message here as sen. obama become that aloof that his subordinates are reduced to text. and we the voters are reduced to what

hello… Media gave him presidancy by keeping John Edward in the race.he better select Hillary otherwise he will lose this election.
shame on you CNN,MSNBC.
To:Hello…… Media gave him presidancy by keeping John Edward in the Race??? .you should say no to DRUGS!!! Goodbye IDIOT

Oh, brother! What an arrogant fool. He wants to get more people to sign on to his campaign website so he can claim more 'supporters' not understanding many of them will be non-supporters wanting to know who the rock star chooses as his back-up singer. This guy is a joke. If you won't drink the kool-aid, you will visit my website.

McCAIN would do this but he can't see the screen and doesn't know how to text

We love John McCain,but then again we may be insane.

Go Obama……thank you for makeing your supporters first to know with out any speen to it.

John from New York: If you honestly believe that if Obama becomes president and you send him an email he will "be accessable" and read it you are fooling yourself. A low, low, low level staffer may read it and send a "response" but whoever ends up President will be too busy running the nation to sit down and read and respond to email from evetone who sends one. Get a clue.

Mccain will be the last person to find about Obama's VP. because he doesn't know how to use Text or e-mail.

Obama is going to text his VP choice to his followers. Sounds right, since Obama get's his experience from YouTube and his policy from Google.

are we supposed to be impressed? he wants our email addresses to beg for funding. he won't get a penny from me.

It's funny that people actually wants Obama to win and have no idea of his policies. That's the American people at its best!!!

Montana, Oregon, North Carolina, Alaska … These are the same states that voted for Bush. Should we really trust their judgement?

Obama

Great strategedy! Everyday I hear from the media what you need to do or aren't doing. Everyday, you up the annie on them. Its time for folkes to realize that some qualities are innate, and nothing can shut down hope and a leader that has shown so far that he can deliver change.
I believe this country can and will do better under the leadership of OBAma

My question still remains, what does Mccaine need to do besides come up with juvenile ads that focus on people who weren't going to vote for barack anyway. When is Mccaine going to talk about issues.

OBAMA 08

MCcain will use telegram

Third try:

Oh, yes. I always choose a president on "coolness" and ability to text message.

After all, that is so important for the 3:00 AM call.

This is nothing but a publicity stunt to get people to sign up for his e-mails so that he can pretend his campaign has more support than it really does. I have ALWAYS voted Democrat in my life, but now I am re-thinking my options.

It is OFFICIAL!! I just received word from the Obama Camp that Hillary Clinton has been chosen for VP!!! Staff close to Obama have told me that Obama will announce Hillary Clinton as his running mate. Obama supporters feel that Clinton is needed to bring togeather the Democratic Party to Win the Presidental Office come November! Lets Give it up to Obama/Clinton 08″

Oh, please Tom. People that don't get email will find out that evening on the news. And you look ridiculous using the internet to whine about this.

well, just hope it aint crybaby billary

Obama wants his supporters to be the first to get the info. Afterall they brought him to were he is today.

Will you hire a 72 year old to run a large corporation?

Uh, people, he said "text message AND EMAIL." Some of you think this is playing to young people only? Did you miss the part about "email"? My 73 year old grandmother has been on email for 10 years.

thats a great way to show who you reallly care about. All poor and many avarage american and the older people all are able to get text messages………..

brenda - Mccain has proven that it DOESN"T take experience to run this country but sound judgement which Obama has an abundance of.

Finally! A presidential candidate of the 21st century!

Has McSame learned how to use the internets yet? The man can't send an e-mail but I'm supposed to trust him to lead our country into the future? I thought jokes were supposed to be funny…

Is McCain going to use a carrier pigeon?

Once again CNN censors my comment without even reading it.

Hello! Why are you vetting ME? I have broken NO forum rules ever!

Why don't you spend time vetting Obama? That is your job.

Obama desperate. This is what Obamadoes best, snek,lie and twist the facts for his purpose only.

HEY: "Obama's got no experience" What planet are you from? How's everything on the Planet Marigold?. Text messaging is the way of the
future.

His announcement via text message to all his supporters proves that each of us in our tiny towns across America are a part of his compaign and that he is accountable to us……….the people!! What a fresh idea!!!

OBAMA ROCKS!

he'll "text" his supporters — and screw the rest of us with his elitist ways…."pay me money" was the message of this email spam ….

Hillary Clinton better be the name he punches into to his little i-phone if he hopes to win ..maybe I'll text my vote for Clinton in November…

I love this! I bet the only thing McCain has googled is Cindy when he was cheating on his first wife!
OBAMA '08

Another ploy by the Nobama campaign to disquise the fact that they are pushing a novice, know nothing, inexpierinced, arrogant liar.
I am sick and tired of this clown. Go back to Chicago where you belong.

heh, funny. Younger voters are very enthusiastic but will they vote? I have younger people working for me who say that they'll vote online. What!?! Misinformed.

another says he would never wait in line. Come Tuesday, when faced with lines and inconvenience, the Obama base will go play Rockband or Guitar Hero instead

From UPI.com: “The possibility of war erupting Friday between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway republic of South Ossetia threatens key oil transit routes, analysts say”. I think Mr. McCain should use Google Earth to zoom in on this area – there might be trouble ahead.

wow!!!! this is our next president for sure, he's fresh and full of new ideas. vote obama08 and 12

Well, this is interesting on two points. One, McCain does not use technology such as email, blackberry, etc, and using this method of notification accentuates that fact. Two, it is going to get a lot more people to sign up for his listserve emails, which means they will be getting a lot of other relevant information about Obama (as well as solicitations for contributions). Very interesting choice. This is another one of many reasons I am excited about Obama's presidential campaign - always one step ahead of everyone else.

Just another way Obama is making changes to the way things are done.

Obama: "Rock-star", "cool", "hip". My, my. All this means is that he is not even wanting to be relevant to millions of Americans who do not consider the internet to be their life's bloodline, like older Americans for instance which is the bulk of our society.

From UPI.com: “The possibility of war erupting Friday between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway republic of South Ossetia threatens key oil transit routes, analysts say”. I think Mr. McCain should use Google Earth to zoom in on this area to get a grip on things. If the war escalate, guess what??

Talk about stupid and trendy…..maybe there is something to that McCain/Paris Hilton Ad. Kathryn Amherst MA

This is Obama & team for america. vote for the best.

Obama endorses and utilizes new technology, super! McCain is still in the horse and buggy era.

What a freaking joke. This man has made a complete mockery of running for the highest office in the land.

Why doesn't he just write it in a sandbox or put it on one of those airplane banners. Ridiculous. We're elected a President not a rock star.

Anne Coulter,are you out here blogging again using all these names?

I guess ole' McLame ain't gonna know who Obama's VP pick is for quite some time since he's just now getting to know that we have this new fangled thing called "the internets"…

I think it's great. We've been with him since the beginning and they've always given us (his supporters) a heads-up on important information via text and email. I was excited when I got my text and email yesterday. Can't wait to read who he picks.

I want to make one more comment about this. I complained that the two candidates were being too soft, but I must give Obama credit for one thing: He uses the Internet!

This whole idea of giving me the scoop by email or text message makes me think that Obama will be a very "accessible" President of the United States, meaning, he will probably read my emails if I have a concern or a complaint.

I don't think I can say the same for McCain.

I wonder how many stupid overgrown children will kill themselves texting back and forth about this idiot, while driving

Obama is such a drama queen.

I heard that McCain is announcing his choice via carrier pigeon and life alert monitors.

crap. total crap.

and i thought bush was bad with responsibility….

Whatever. Another indicator that he is one cool dude. A great junior senator who needs to watch out for Illinois' best interests, not to be the leader of the free world . . . yet.

OBAMA '16 and '20

Since I had this question myself:
How do you sign up to receive the notification by text message?
You can text VP to 62262 to receive a text message on your mobile phone.

Google "barack obama text message VP sign up" and it will come up as the first result.

McMellanoma can not hold a candle to this guy.

Hey guys and gals, get your tire gauge out and check your tires. Obama has some hot air to blow into the tires. His plan for reducing gas prices.

Gotta laugh at that. And also him.

He is risky, has a funny name and has no resume.

Obama is a loser, a flip flopper and can't be trusted.

Hussein Obama is as green as the July Corn in the midwest. Nice to look at, but not ready for prime time.

I was against Hillary for VP before I was for it.

Pick Hillary, Barack. A current Washington Post poll shows 87% of Repubicans are still backing Insane McCain. Barack tries to reach out to them & all they're interested in are their lying smears.

They don't care so why should we? Pick Hillary & make them eat crow the way they made the world eat it the past 8 years.

Cell phones are cheaper than land lines. It's the land lines nobody can afford.
Anyway, I am looking forward to receiving the announcement by e-mail.
Still hoping it's Biden.

God forbid it be Bayh

I need to throw up!! Change what? He won't say. His colleagues for many decades acknowledge that he will not be pinned down to answer anything. Change how things are done in Washington? The basic plan is prescribed by the Constitution. An old campaign gimmick and I can't believe so many people are falling for it

This is great, I'm already signed up and I like that he wanted to find a unique way to let his supproters find out first.

Mccain, could never be innovative, he's to archaic!

Oh no…I will be checking my e-mail and text messages every hour now

Obama '08

So lets see…..Obama is going to text supporters who his Vp choice is….Is this really news? I am sure ATT will be thrilled. surely he has ATT he is so super cool he must have an Iphone…..

Shocking, the kool-aid drinkers think this is just so cool.

Great idea!! And I hope Sen. Obama is enjoying quality time/ vacation with his beautiful family!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Glad to see ageism is still alive among the Dems. If Obama is so hip and for the people, why is he scared to debate Nader who is the only person on the ballot in the majority of the states and the ONLY one who refuses to take corporate cash? Obama for the people, give me a break. Take a look at the sponsors of the convention.

Once again, his campaign makes another big mistake. The youth and inexperience factor is shining through. By doing a hot dog move like this one, he's going to lose those critical votes he will need in November.
Let me guess, the bright one who figured this one out was the same idiot who put an all too familiar Presidential Seal behind him during a speech.
Obama, here's a piece of advice for you: hire less marketing wannabes and more with actual political campaign experience. Idiot!

He does nothing to dispell our doubts about his ability to lead the country.

Did he send a text to Putin this weekend also???

This shows Sen. Obama's readiness for issues facing the world in this century as opposed to Sen. Mcain, who seems better ready for issues from the last two century.
I had doubts before, but now I'm all for Obama!!!
It's about the future!!!!

I have signed up I think that is a brilliant idea, those that don't agree with what he's doing are McCain supporters and they are really too old to understand e-mail and computers like him nor do they want change so they might as well get use to it, It's a new sheriff in town.

Obama/08

This is news???

I think Obama goes out of his way to exclude and downplay the importance of older voters. What am I saying, someone who can walk on water doesn't need the largest most reliable voting block to come out for him.

I will like having a President that is current with electronic trends and understands that the world information forum has changed. He and his staff obviously understand this evolution. McCain's has never sent an email once in his very long life; if he doesn't understand the emergence of a new electronic communication age how does he intend to respond to a blackberry emergency????

Hey McBush — Would you please let your campaign knows when you get the email from Obama?

Opss….sorry, I forgot you don't know how to use a computer.

Republican for Obama 08.

"You have helped build this movement from the bottom up, and Barack wants you to be the first to know his choice."

Yeah, the bowel movement.

Whoop-ti-do!

Just more hype.

Middle America, do you really want this fool running this country and having control over your money? I think not.

It's all George Bush's fault, that osama is using text messaging.

All liberal blabber mouths to your starting blocks!!! This special olympic event is about to start!!! CAUTION: Be careful that you don't trip over your lower lips when BO fires the shot, you anti-Hill maggots!!!

The comma in the last sentence is misplaced.

Loving it. This is just great. Obama is the man of the times. No matter how much they attack him, or tell untruths, it is great to seem him keep his cool. I have learned so much from watching Obama, that positive changes have already occurred. Thanks Obama

OBAMA O8 and beyond

Will JM use the Google? Wonder what his computer logon/PW is…..formermaverick/iluvbotoxcindy?

Sign of the times. Obama thinks the delivery of the news will shroud his most likely poor choice. And you want to vote for this fool?

What a screwball - that is probably how he will lead - by text message standing in a big stadium - get real people - this is what we have to look forward to - games - only they get bigger!!!!

I think people really need to look into obama's campaign committee and find out who's pulling his strings (besides moveon.org) and where the money is really coming from. This country is being set up big time. obama is very dangerous. I don't trust him at all.

If these comments, dripping age and gender discrimination, from Obama supporters are any indication of the candidate himself then the U.S. is in serious trouble should Obama be elected. Discrimination, race, age or gender, has no place in any election yet the Obama campaign supports and promotes all three.

I wonder if Obama is going to pick Jeremiah Wright, his 20 year friend and mentor.

(WITHOUT PREJUDICE)

BARACK OBAMA AN AMERICAN PRODUCT?

According to the Federal Trade Commission, a "MADE IN U.S.A." product specifies that "All, or, Virtually All" the product has been made in the U.S.A. That is, all significant parts, processing and labour that go into the product must be of U.S. origin. Products should not contain any, or only negligible, foreign content. Does having a U.S. mother and a non-U.S. citizen father not render Senator Obama a fifty-percent natural born U.S. product?

Serge Crespy,
Collingwood, Ontario

I'm reading this for the fun of these whacko comments today. Like "hello" — the media gave Obama the presidency by keeping Edwards in the race and he better make Hillary V.P. or he'll lose???

What are you smoking?

It's about time someone announced their choice for VP. Why are these two candidates tippy-toeing around each other?

Come out and fight!

so will cnn tell McCain who obama's running mate is?

BIg Deal ! So he is going to send out an e-mail. What's all the hype about? Both of these campaigns send out frequent e-mails. This is nothing great.

Wow, that will sure help him connect with rural Americans…

Mc Cain will announce is via "Telegram"

Olga , This is how you spell stupid, stupid! I guess this is an ok idea but it seems like it will be leaving a lot of older people out and Im not sure if they will appreciate being thrown under the bus. Some will see this as arrogance again.

IF ITIS NOT HILLIARY HE COULD WRITE HIS VP CHOICE ON THE MOON AND HE WOULD STILL LOSE I AGREE WITHTHE ABOVE THE CLINTONS HAVE SOMETHING UP THEIR SLEEVE

Notmcsame:
you are absolutely correct. I have seen that same report.
Bill and Mark Penn wanted to try to paing Sen Obama as un-american, but old girl's team vetoed the idea. The republicans have gotten the report, probably from Bill and are running with it. What makes this so funny is that they think anybody with a brain will believe it.

To the dead-enders(hillary's puma=republicans) you all are morons. You will probably believe anything negative. So now John Edwards in the reason why old girl lost.

The fact the Hillary is a low-down lying loser didn't have anything to do with this, right.

Wow ! How very professional and Presidential !
He's too young and inexperienced.
James J
Milwaukee Wi

Let's be respectful of John McCain's age in these bloggs.

That doesn't mean it can not be discussed in a relevant way but let's not turn off those older Americans that agree that Barack is the better choice for America in the 21st century.

We can be sure that, by Barack Obama simply being himself [playing b-ball and using current technology ... like texting supporters on important decisions like this] the distinctions between he and McCain will be clear. McCain's best days are behind him.

Now McCain may copy this just like he's copied other things Obama has done, [like positions he has taken in Iraq and Afghanistan] , but the American public won't view John as genuine if he does.

If he's elected, will he be posting his State of the Union address on YouTube instead of on live TV?

It's still coming after the convention and my prediction is still Evan Bayh as the "safe" choice. Not sure if this email thing works. I'm sure the press conference will now be in a neutral state (Illinois) and be seconds after the text/email announcement. No real news here. Move on.

Are you kidding me? using text proves Obama too young to be taken seriously….get with it …do you know how many young adults use text?
I think this is a tremendous opportunity to make an announcement.
I take him serious, and think he will be fantastic for our nation!

This is good jab at McCain's illiteracy when it comes to technology.Good one without directly saying it.Obama 08.

Obviously he does not want Media Coverage for the VP.
That says a lot about his ego.
He wants to be the one and only Celebrity………………….

olga:
I would be very careful who you call stupid especially when you do not even spell the word correctly. You might consider investing in a spellchecker program or a dictionary. If you are going to call the American people stupid you need to at least show you have some intelligence and misspelling a simple word like "stupid" doesn't exactly so intelligence much past the second grade.

Sorry but I spend a lot of money on my education and I take great exception to someone calling me stupid. Especially when they cannot even spell the word correctly or give me any basis in fact for their accusation.

Obama is a Hollywood fool. This Diva of a man just can't help looking for new ways to give his VAST and SKEWED media following another excuse to stand in bewilderment of this empty suit.

I would be ashamed if Hillary accepted any part of this hollow ticket, beside a hollow man..

HONESTLY………. "HELLO SAYS THE MEDIA GAVE HIM HIS PRESIDANCY (LEARN TO SPELL 'HELLO') BY KEEPING JOHN EDWARDS RUNNING……." ARE YOU NUTS?

The media DID NOT 'give' Sen. Obama the presidency! ORDINARY PEOPLE LIKE MY HUSBAND, OUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, MANY NEIGHBORS……. ETC.,……….. WE VOTED FOR SEN. OBAMA BECAUSE WE WANT CHANGE!

We do not want politics as usual! The politics of the GOP AND McCain! The fear-hate-divisive politics, that have torn our nation apart.

We do not want the politics that ALLOWS BUSH/CHENEY/MCCAIN TO INVADE THE SOVEREIGN NATION OF IRAQ (THEY NEVER ATTACKED US!)…………. AND we don't have the right to say ONE thing to Russia as it attacks Georgia!

We don't want a continuation of WAR! McCain told us very clearly who he is when he 'sang'………"BOMB……….BOMB……….BOMB IRAN"

We don't want our nation to continue to slip into greater DEBT, THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS DOUBLED DURING THE GOP/BUSH/CHENEY TENURE TO………$10 TRILLION!

We don't want to continue to be imprisoned by BIG OIL……..BUT NEED A LEADER WHO WILL INSPIRE AND DIRECT OUR NATION INTO A FUTURE WITHOUT FOREIGN OIL.

We do not want the failed policies of the Bush/Cheney/McCain years! McCain has been in Congress for 26 years……… and NOT much has changed. We are still in BED WITH BIG OIL. ASK YOURSELVES WHY IS WE NEED OIL…… BIG OIL IS NOT DRILLING ON ITS OVER A MILLION ACRES??????????

I could go on, but I hope that this answers you "Hello"…… you need to do some reading up on what each of the candidates stand for.

And with ALL the EXPERIENCE MCCAIN HAS, HE BELIEVED THE LIES OF BUSH/CHENEY TO GO TO WAR IN IRAQ…….. A WAR THAT HAS COST US BILLIONS ($1.38 A DAY!) AND ……..COST US THE PRECIOUS LIVES OF OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS! I SAY NO………NO!
TO MORE OF THE SAME WITH MCCAIN!

i agree with all of you who have the wisdom and common sence to see that obama is playing to the youth of the nation and to no one else. it shows that he is still too young and too inexperienced to take this job seriously. he knows that he can fool the children but he cant fool the adults. life is agme to many of our youth today. im betting that the more experienced citizens takje the youth to task by voting for mccain. we need to remind the youth that they dont have what it takes to survive in this world, that knowledge comes with age and eventual experience.

How awesome is this….
OBAMA '08
DX in TX

Just another marketing scam by a campaign built on them.

Obama and hopefully Bill Richardson 2008!!!!

He has more experience than any other politician in my book!!

It better be only three letters…HRC!!!

Oh, how precious. "I want you cult members to know before anybody."

You can't be serious!

I think I heard that McCain is going to use either telegraph or carrier pigeon to announce his running mate.

Obama is 47, but the mentally 47 yr old is like a 30 yrs old these days mentally and emtionally, and it shows via is text VP.
Physically we might be younger, however simply not grown up for a long times these days.
What a mess he'd make of our USA.
Janet J
Minneapolis, Mn

WOW, this is news!! What a moron. No wonder the world is sick of hearing about him. Can we get a news bulletin next time he goes to the bathroom please?

Once again Obama is out of touch with the American people. He's only in tune with the rich and the young.

Hillary 08!

Another great reason to vote OBAMA. The future is here guys (OGNE/57S) embrace it nor not. I signed up. GO OBAMA.

Good point ME. Your right. With the technology we have today, and the technology we are facing in the future, Obama will understand the concept of such technology that is needed to improve and change the way things are done now.

As for McCain, how will he have any impact on our future by using new technology if he has no knowledge of what we have today. The computer for example. McCain doesn't know how to use a computer. If he can't understand something as simple as using a computer, how is McCain going to face the bigger challenges of new technologies?

Via text or email?
This isn't American Idol. Nice job not being a celebraty Obama.

I'm sure the Vice Presidential candidate is going to feel real good about himself by being announced through text messages and emails.

He's not doing this because it's a great way to announce one's pick, he's doing it to look "cool" and sucker in more ignorant youths. You're being used young and hip America. Good thing you don't tend to show up at the voting booth.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

If we are so STUPID…how come you can't spell STUPID??????????

What's next? Announcing his cabinet on his facebook page? Obama needs to grow up.

Such an elite way to communicate! Don't stoop to the television, radio and newspapers employed by the common, boorish proletariat!

Be it Hillary Clinton he will win….but don't think Obama has the common sense to realize that.
So he can text, so can our 4 yr old granddaughter.
McCAin does not like texting, or computers - that's his business, he's an executive "worker" type, not the vacationer (first Caribeean and now Hawwai) or arrogant "history has been waiting for me" type of commnet..Obama lost me when he made arrogant statement…that's a Bush type attitude.
When I thought it over, Obama has had One Million in Pork Billion PER DAY since in Congress (One million to his wife's Office in Chicago), and he has flipflopped so much he has lost some 10% come Nov…not to speak of his good buddies Ayers the Terrorist and Jeremiah Wright the Lybian lover. BOTH OBAMA AND WRIGHT ARE HALF WHITE TOO……kinda nutty folks !
I wish Colin Powell would run…he's the best out there now.
Jack Carlson
Seattle Wa

Barack O'blah-blah cannot choose any VP running mate that will make up for his total lack of experience to do this job.

International experience ZERO
military experience ZERO
national experience ZERO
Terrorism experience ZERO
Foreign Policy experience ZERO
Economic experience ZERO

Come on folks, America can do better than this. Heck, my 8 year old knows how to text e-mails.

anyone but Hillary! Also Obama's campaign is really about the people and for the people. No repuglican behind the scenes stuff here. And CD - you are soooo right!!

Is this serious? Text messaging/emailing an important decision like this is, for lack of a better word, stupid! If elected, will he send his State of the Union speeches via text messaging/email. In my opinion, this is simply pandering to what one author calls "the dumbest generation"

To be taken seriously as a presidential candidate, perhaps Obama should begin acting like one.

Another point — I agree with the poster who inferred the Clintons are up to no good. I agree. Obama should be afraid, very afraid, of the Clintons.

Does anyone really believe Obama is any more tech savy than McCain? I sure Obama's staff is more so than McCain's staff, but not the man himself. He's pushing 50, that's ancient for MySpace and texting your BFFs.

Don't believe the hype.

OBAMA IS ARROGANT.

This Democrat will not vote for Nobama.

Hillary 2008

You have to admit, that is pretty cool =]

He can text all he wants, the guy is still bad for this country as is McCain. Can anyone who supports him give me 5 things that he has said that will improve our bottom line? His why to save us and the earth is tax us to death. Remember anything that's implemented will be paid for by the people who pay taxes. Taxing big oil is a joke, big oil will raise prices and cut production if he does. By the way why is he going after big oil who paid ninty billion in taxes in the past year which is more than the next 30 largest corporations combined? People because he makes you feel is no reason to vote for him.

It figures. No teleprompter is required. Read it carefully, he'll probably stutter the message.

Nobama is the biggest mistake "We The People" have come up with since Peanut brain Carter. 1 step forward and 3 steps back. But can all those muslem terrorists be wrong? They sure have sent a lot of campaign money to "their" choice.

Very interesting and smart…Obama is definitely breaking the old rules of how presidential campaigns are run.

Obama and his campaign realize the power of the Internet and information technology age in this presidential campaign far more than any presidential candidate in history.

The response will be first to us Obama-supporters and then the mainstream media will jump into a frenzy to report the VP selection results. Obama will have the blogosphere at full attention followed by the mainstream media.

Obama in 08!

You people make me sick, you would follow this guy off a cliff. I guess John Edward's isn't the same guy he knew when he endorsed him. This guy is the kiss of death - I hope he picks Sebelius (old gray haired woman) and that will send all Hillary supporters out the door! This country is in TROUBLE!

How exclusionary. Obama is running for President of what? The select few? So the rest of the country needs to get the news how? Obama for President of Some of the people!

In response, McCain has announced that he will be releasing his VP announcement via carrier pigeon…but only after his afternoon nap.

To his supporters? So they are the only people who deserve to know? If Obama doesn't announce it first to the country at large — then he is acting like a idiot and alienating everyone who doesn't get that message. But no matter what — if he doesn't have Hillary on the ticket he doesn't get my vote.

are you serious……is this the obama way….texting his fans……and leaving the rest behind….not everyone is hip………

NOw we find out if he the maturity & judgement to pick Hillary or follow the McGovern route with Party regulars.

to "Obama's got no experience"

Actually Obama has the RIGHT experience. You clearly don't understand the way the world is changing. His embracing of new ways to reach more people and not relying on traditional, out dated, MSM methods, shows his willingness to take educated risks to help foment change. Exactly the opposite of the last 8 years.

Its amazing how people are spinning this as negative. You're on a board posting comments, and then you chastize a candidate for using new media CORRECTLY.

America,can you see where this election is going? You want change? You are not going to get what you expect from this joker. You know in your heart this man is saying whatever it takes to get your vote. He is not to be trusted.

I'm tickled pink that Obama is using the latest technology, even tho I'm not savy! He's providing us with REAL CHANGE in many ways. That's what we want. I sure hope he doesn't spoil it by having Hillary on that message or any other woman. We need a sure fire better half not anothger Cheney! Contrary to what is being said, he doesn't NEED Hilary. He needs someone who will be 100% with him, which I don't think she is.

This is a very effective strategy, particularly appealing to those of the younger generation whose day-to-day operations are technologically driven. As an issues-driven voter, rather than a "party" voter, I believe this may add a nail in the coffin in regards to the age-gap this presidential election. Most Americans, as myself, want a president who will outlive his term in office!

Obama '08

It had better be Joe Biden or Hillary if he expects to win in November. If not, I hope the loss of the presidency and the guilt for losing the White House, yet again, eat away at him for the rest of his life.

I hope that McCain has enough computer literacy to access the results.

Thanks Obama. Can't Wait.

Also Love Your "Hands" Ad.

How lame is this the change Obama is proposing texting who your running mate is.

Announcing a major decision via text message???Another example proving Obama is still too young to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate.

Just don't let it be Billary. PLEASE. She went out of her way to try to say that Obama is not one of them. That he is not a real American and does not have white American values what ever that is. McSame is using her notes to play the same game. Obama loves his wife and does not cheat on her like Bill did. American values? Obama is with the same woman that he swore to love before GOD and man and is still holding true. McSame ran out on his sick wife and remarried before the divorce ink dried. American Values?
Pick the best person Mr.Obama. I know that you will.
Obama08

If everyone in America is broke how can they have cell phones let alone text message plans……..Oh wait just because you cant afford you mortgage or gas doesnt mean you shouldnt have a cell phone, cable and plasma tv.

its nice to feel like your a part of something good,regardless of the endless attacks by republicans.

Has McCain learned what "google is yet?"

We know he doesn't know how to E mai….probably doesn't even know what "text messaging" is!!!!!

I guess McCain won't get the news as he isn't up-to-date with computers and technology.

The announcement should be made to his supporters first. The Presidential debates should only be held on C-Span. Any involvement of corp. news media is a bias slant against Obama. Afterall, he wants to change how business is done in Washington and CBS/NBC does not. These news outlets are beholding to their shareholders. Not the American people. John McCain is their corp. man.

Brilliant. This is why Obama will win. Embraces technology and the future, not for its own sake, but with a secondary motivation: get more people signed up at his site, and then utilize them to get him elected.

Hes obeying a primary motivator of generating leads– give something, get something. He gives you early info, you sign up to help him. Smart marketing.

McCain will probably announce via telegraph.

i signed up for it last night. he must plan on sending the emails out at the same time the announcement is made. otherwise, it will be out before obama is ready

Obama/Bayh 2008. Go Obama! No more republicans. We need change, and democrats are better with the economy. GO GO GOBAMA

I signed up. Can't wait.

Obama needs to be very careful at this point. Hillary has something up her sleeve about the convention.

Obama's VP selection should be Paris Hilton. That would be a great ticket.

Obama - Hilton - 08

Secretary of State: Britney Spears

Real change.

I think this is a great move for Obama, sending out emails and texts to reveal the VP. Everyone has been complaining about how much airtime Obama is getting and this would be a great way to still get the information he wants across while keeping his face off TV for a little bit.

It looks like McWar will have to "computer savvy" real quick, to find out

who Obama "THE NEXT PRESIDENT" will pick for his VP.

Get your " computer 101″ in quick old man.

The suspense builds..Will be watching for my email. Good choice to let ardent supporters know first.

A side note - I saw an Obama registration table set up in 105-degree sun this weekend in a dirt parking - in a very impoverished area I visited. People were lined up to register like their life depended on it (& it probably does). Excellent job - Obama volunteers and supporters too!!!!!!