August 24, 2008
Posted: 02:42 PM ET

DENVER, Colorado (CNN) — Call it the battle of rallies.

Barack Obama campaign sources told CNN's Gloria Borger and Jessica Yellin that Obama and his running mate, Joe Biden, will have their first post-convention joint rally Friday, likely in Pennsylvania.

That's the day after Obama gives his presidential nomination acceptance speech, wrapping up the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

And it's also the same day that John McCain is expected to hold a rally in Dayton, Ohio. The conventional wisdom is that the Ohio event could be the first public appearance of McCain and his yet to-be-named running mate.

Obama sources say the joint appearance by Obama and Biden could be a good way to counter-program the Republicans.

They also said that one state Biden will be visiting frequently is Florida.

Sources also tell CNN that the presidential nomination roll call will take place on Wednesday from late afternoon into early evening.

Both Obama and Hillary Clinton's names will be on the roll call of delegates.

And CNN also hears that director Steven Spielberg is making a video that will air on Wednesday night at the convention hall at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

The video is about military veterans, and fits with the convention's theme of the night, which is a salute to veterans.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Joe Biden • John McCain


jo   August 24th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I don't care if you like Obama or not. Please do not vote for McCain.
McCain may not be a bad guy. Obviously he has shown perseverance and strength as a POW. However, he has the same key problems that W. Bush has. He is not well educated and he is lacking culture and depth.

George W. came in with the same problems. An entertaining, likeable guy, who screwed the whole country with his ignorance, stubborness, and lack of foresight.

I live out of the country currently. People often ask me, do I really believe the U.S. could possibly elect McCain after 8 years of Bush and all of the struggles we have had.

Please give me a reason not to respond, "Don't underestimate the stupidity of the American people."

Vietnam Vet   August 24th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

John McCain and I are both Vietnam vets. That not withstanding, I am still going to vote for Obama. When I told an elderly neighbor of my decision (He is a Democrat), he started bad-mouthing Biden. I swear! Obama could have gotten jesus christ to be his VP and some of these disgruntled malcontent Hillary suporters would STILL complain and insist they are voting for McCain.

Anthony   August 24th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Lets stop being so stubborn fellow Democrats! Hillary was a great candidate, but she isn't the Democratic nominee… Obama is! Lets not be so thick headed and dumbfounded that you feel like you can't vote for Obama because you were a Hillary supporter. Obama and Hillary had pretty much the same political views, and Joe Biden is well known for fighting for womens rights. Its time to come together and remember how you feel about Bush!. MCCain was with him 95% of the time.

mook   August 24th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

As a canadian democrat it boggles the mind that Clinton's supporters
would consider voting in a big buisness, pro war candidate as McCain has stated to be. I have to questions to these people? Do you believe Joeseph Biden is against women's rights?And secondly, Do you think McCain is sypathetic to those same beliefs you admire Clinton for?.
On a different note, Every single reply by a republican sounds like a Bush/McCain television ad, it's amazing.

James   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I am so inspired by an Obama/Biden ticket. The democrats will unite by Friday and it's only pestimistic attitudes from those who aren't going to vote for the ticket anyway who are hating. I had my doubts about Obama as well but only because of the Russian situation. With Biden at his side my doubts are removed. This is the best ticket I've seen any party put together in my lifetime. Don't get me wrong, I like McCain….I like him for his service to our country and I like him as a straight-talker but he has made TOO many compromises to the right wing of his party. It was shoot from the hip McCain that I supported in 2000. I don't know this McCain. He will, however, do wonderfully well as a voice of check and minuses when Obama is in office.

BLESSEDNTX   August 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

As a woman I KNOW that the choice of abortion is personal and it shouldn't be the DECIDING factor of who you choose for president. My GOD, my religious belief and my personal decision to bring or not bring a child into this world should not be POLITICAL.

I look forward to the day when this issue will not be a platform in politics. It's personal and it is between the woman and her GOD.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Robert   August 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

All these people that is upset about Hillary didn't get the #1 or #2 spot… Need to get over it and join up with Obama to take out McCain… Because if McCain win its over for women rights.. Plus 2012 if Obama doesn't win. Hillary would not win and She would go down as the person that cause Obama to lose because of greed….

Obama/Biden 08

Greg FL.   August 24th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Give it a break will ya. WE GET IT. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT HE OR ANYONE ELSE SAYS.Great for you. Enjoy the loss of womens rights when Roe V Wade is over turned. Enjoy sending your kids off to die in another war, compliments of the GOP. Enjoy paying 5 dollars or more for gas. Enjoy the value of your house going down like the Titanic. Enjoy the economy compliments of a man who knows nothing about economics. Enjoy all that McCain will bring, just because your candidate ran a bad campaign and lost.

Belle2   August 24th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Obama doesn't know how to play fair. The media has always been in love with him. He needs no dirty tricks to get their attention.

Pat J.   August 24th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Sidenote I would rather live in a struggling economy than see women pierce jesus heart with the abortion issue. Life begins at contraception and Obama doesn't have the intelligence to relize that. If Obama was serious about "change" he should change his position on abortion and protect the unprotected. I beleive that every child born is a gift from God.

tedious898   August 24th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Obama supporters…you are wonderful people. Its obvious you look at "Character" …not color, race, ethnicity or gender. I wish you and your families continued blessings and that this country will facilitate the realization of your dreams.

Bob   August 24th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Here is how well you can trust what you see on CNN. They're talking about Obama's "elitism" on Lou Dobbs posting a Republican talking point about how he "just vacationed on a private beach in Hawaii." Well as everything else you see on Lou Dobbs, take it with a grain of salt.

Apart from the fact that Obama was committing the elitist act of taking his kids to visit their grandmother who happens to live there (I'm sure in far, far from a mansion). Um, there are no private beaches in Hawaii, as the crack CNN news team should know. And they harp on media bias?

Moderate and Balanced   August 24th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Typical Liberal antics. They salute the veterans…not the military as they should be doing. That's because they think they can exploit the veterans who are hurt and they know more than 90 percent of active duty military wouldn't vote democrat to save their life. To be fighting a war and having people at home protesting your mission…disgusting. BUT…it's okay to exploit the veterans who are hurt or disgruntled I guess. Anything for "the cause". It's been bad enough putting up with Pelosi and Reid (and their millions invested in alternative energy stock while we all suffer paying $4.00 a gallon gas)…Let's hope we don't return to the dark years again when we ignore terrorism and they waltz right in and blow us up because the Democrats are playing with interns and throwing money at lobbyist "causes" with my tax money.

JOHN   August 24th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

WE NEED MORE THAN A GOOD SOLDIER WAS A GREAT LINE. WE ALSO NEED MORE THAN A POW, MORE THAN A MAVRICK, MORE THAN A MAN WHO SUFFERS FROM P.T.S.D.

rev.bodhi   August 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

looks like the "operation chaos" troops are at it again and cnn is giving them a voice?

Dan   August 24th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Pat J., McCain said life starts at conception, not contraception. You go on and vote for him though, don't need ya, don't want ya!!

CM   August 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Griff, you may be living out in the middle of nowhere in FL. Where I'm from (Miramar) and where I work (Miami) there isn't a McCain supporter to be had.

Of course I do work with intellectuals and people paid to think so that may be it. You may want to try that sometime.

JOHN   August 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

MCCAIN KNOW HOW TO WIN WARS, SO HE SAID, BUT HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW MANY HOUSES HE OWNS. LMAO.

Larry   August 24th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

PUMAs are republicans, this is a continuation of operation Chaos.

Greg FL.   August 24th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Give it a break will ya. WEGET IT. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT HE OR ANYONE ELSE SAYS.Great for you. Enjoy the loss of womens rights when Roe V Wade is over turned. Enjoy sending your kids off to die in another war, compliments of the GOP. Enjoy paying 5 dollars or more for gas. Enjoy the value of your house going down like the Titanic. Enjoy the economy compliments of a man who knows nothing about economics. Enjoy all that McCain will bring, just becuase your candidate ran a bad campaign and lost.

Go Obama!   August 24th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

GRIFF…learn how to spell before you malign someone. The word you need is you're (which is you are) and not your. DUMB!!!

Karen - Missouri   August 24th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Ah yes, the media tries to do some kind of spin on this too? Jeez…I seriously doubt Obama and Biden need to plan THEIR rallies around McCain's schedule.. Obama and Biden will WIN. If Insane McCain would win this country really WOULD be in disaster mode.

Kenneth M.   August 24th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Good ridence to bad rubish. I hope Obama wins but I will be happy with McCain for 4 years. Then Obama can run again in 2012.

Gobama   August 24th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Michael Holland – what about shady John McCain and the Keating Five scandals? Resko is nothing

Independent   August 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Yeah ellen, Is Obama was white he would win by a landslide. If's don't matter

larry   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Griff, how many house(s) do you own?, hey folks lets get it right this time, we need the guy who feel what we feel, not a guy that can't remember how fleets of cars or jets they own. I am a HRC fan, but as she had advised, i will support BHO, because i am a trully democrate, and will vote for who HRC wants me to vote for, if we must enjoy President Clinton gains of the 90s, then lets rally round the democrate and put our differences behind. Remember, if u are truly a Democrate, the Republican will only use u and dump you, just like what the president Bush did in 2004. Hey Democrates lets be smart this time to get it right. the media is over playing this matter against Obama, no apology to CNN.

Tre, New Virginia-D   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Virginia Loves Business, Virginia Loves Biden, Virginia Loves Obama.
California Loves Business, California Loves Biden, California Loves Obama.
On the East and West coasts, both states are experiencing a boom in respect to the rest of this country. Unless you are in the Republican stronghold of Texas, or its brother Alaska, The latter two regions are strengthening in spite of the economy, so the question you should yourself is where do you live? Cause chances are anywhere else your losing. Vote Democrat if you miss your money, vote Republican if it doesn't matter. Virginia will still be fine, thanks to our new Democratic government structure.

Thats what I love to see.
Obama 08

Repulicans from Texas for Obama   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Obaha-Biden will win in a landslide on Nov. Jon Makain is qualified to serve is Walmart as a greeter. Oh, and he is perfectly qualified because he was a POW for 5 years. Wasn't Makain one of the keating 5? Without out him, they'd been called the Keating 4.

Papi   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Everybody needs to hear what they are saying. Because Hillary did not get pick you will go to the enemy. How stupid is that. Hillary people wants a Dem in office so they will pick McCain now that tells me the Hillary supporters are dumb. So go put a Republican in office and all the dreams that Hillary had for you will go on deaf ears.

Graham   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

ELLE: If McCain were prochoice he would win by a landslide

If Obama was white he would win by a landslide

David Green   August 24th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Mr. Justice Stevens is 88. Madame Justice Ginsburg is battling cancer. If either of them dies or resigns, Roe v. Wade is dead.

DON'T DO THIS TO MY THREE DAUGHTERS!! DON'T DO THIS TO YOUR OWN DAUGHTERS!!

DemocratsUnite   August 24th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Pat J. – would u rather have the killings of innocent soldiers?

Reggie   August 24th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

To Wiser, WILL YOU SHUT UP?

SOLDIER (COMBAT VETERAN) FOR OBAMA

Brenda   August 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

In wich house McSame will watch november 4th election? Is anybody have the answer.
Thank you

robert nike   August 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Obama is no doubt,a true genius.What America need at this time is a true genius and not just a celebrity.This chance should not be allowed to slip away because of some selfish interest.

DemocratsUnite   August 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Great points D-nelson

no one to vote for   August 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

EGOBAMA is out of his league now, why is ego smirks are so sorry to watch. His own doubt about what is happening is surging his supremacy. The DOUBT CLOUD than now hovers over the Pepsi Center will burst by Thursday.

Imaging that no one picked up the sexism in Biden's speech yesterday. He introduced his wife as downright gorgeous, but it was a problem that she was a doctor. The gaff was glaring and what was more glaring, no one picked it up. They also did not pick up the Bush like speak, like we are going to smoke them out. Obama said, "he states down dictators" when speaking of Biden. Yikes that no one notices such horrifying language.

OBAMA   August 24th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

McCain paints Obama as a "celebrity"… he has never been in a Hollywood movie – John McCain had a cameo in Wedding Crashers. Hypocrites have ruined the White House, dont elect another. Democrats for McCain should be ashamed, Benedict Arnolds. Also Clinton supporters, if you were smart you would take the Democrat because McCain will not listen or let Hillary into his cabinet

Sharon   August 24th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hey all you Hillary and McLame supporters on this blog: Stop being such a "nation of whiners!|"

Pat J.   August 24th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Please think morally for a second here I am an independent and not sure who 2 vote for, one major issue for me is abortion and I am a religious Catholic. Knowing that Obama is Pro-Choice in supporting the killing of innocent babies, if he can't make a simple decision in deciding whether murder is legit, I frankly don't care how he is on other issues. His response in the saddleback church forum was very poor and McCain response is correct in saying life begins at contraception. I am not that fond of McCain but I am leaning his way.

It's like Democrats are saying we will kill all innocent children so can we can be rich. I personally accept Jesus commandment in in saying thou shall not commit murder. I won't vote for the killing of innocent babies so that we can live in a richly economy.

no one to vote for   August 24th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

It is amazing to see the blatant shameless stagecrafting and narrative making in this political cycle. No one knows the danger of it. EGOBAMA is casted as well as Biden by the ruthless really right wing left wing Geffen Oprah team. Yikes. The psychological sickness of the left and right is more frightening than the entire archive of horror films. Where oh where are we headed?

nganenu   August 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Dear Barck and Joe,
Please do go to PA. Fight tooth for tooth. Don't let MacBush take over the momentum you will, I am certain, have. Obama 08.
Nganenu

urban   August 24th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

hey Guys McCain is officially a groupie, All he does is talk about everybody else but himself. He went from P.O.W TO Maverick to Groupie.
Its obvious they did not learn from the dem's primary. OBAMA-BIDEN 08

McDrill   August 24th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fight the dirt with a dirt. republican crooks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more Pumas people unite we should take out the Bush fraud family/Mccain fraud family

Marcus Barnes   August 24th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Marie in California…..as an African American I find your remarks racist and in poor judgement. For those reading this post, you can judge for yourself. It's no accident that educated people across this country have supported Obama by wide margins. That's because we research and find TRUTH for ourselves rather than depending on CNN or FOX NEWS for the sound bit.

The definition of "Supidity" is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Many Americans voted for Bush not once but twice, and now people complain about the state of our union. Futhermore, angry Clinton supporters have the audacity to support a man who even Clinton says will continue the Bush dotrine. If your un-happy stay home or vote for Nadar or something. But, for your kid's future, don't pull that lever for McCain!!!

Ron democrat turned independent   August 24th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

HEY D NELSON

do you realise that obama could not qualify as a VP candidate because of his inexperience and his past. and everybody is concerned about Biden. IRONIC ISN'T IT

Paul C.   August 24th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

It is encouraging to see that the Democrats are beginning to play Republican politics. Unfortunately, politics is a contact sport and cannot be played timidly.

Obama Nation   August 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

'Sore losers Nation' Unite against Obama!!!!!

Ramesh Shrestha   August 24th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Shut up, you Repubs.

Ron democrat turned independent   August 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Biden as already made it plain that his word is not to be trusted where gain is in the mix. Floridians are politically informed and are not easily taken in

Laurival   August 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

ME IN FL: It might be a good time to go back and refresh yourself with geometry – if Hillary supporters in FL did a "complete 360 degrees turn around" in their support, they would still be supporting Hillary, if not the Democratic party.

Proud NON-RACIST American: Thank you for calling down Marie in California, however, if people vote out of the ignorance of racism, the consequences will not be theirs alone. The consequences will fall on the entire nation and the generations to come.

Kal: You've hit the nail on the head. Don't vote for petty reasons: vote for the person you feel will support your views and way of life in the government.

>>>>>>>>>>>>   August 24th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Griff are you my teacher at live oak.

Priscilla California   August 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Ok America, now is the time to show we've had enough of the MacBush twins. If you are satisfied with worrying about your mortage, property tax, your child/children' college fund, food and gas prices, then vote for McCain because everything will stay the same. But, if you want
to restore the quality of life that we all deserve then Obama/Biden is the correct choice. For all of you who want revenge for Hillarys' loss
need to grow up. She lost get over it and move on. Resentment takes years off your life, is she worth it? OBAMA/BIDEN '08/'12

D Nelson   August 24th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

The Democratic convention is moot, people.

This is how it will go (Hillary has basically said this weeks ago)

Hillary will get her votes from her supporting delegates. Obama will get his votes from from delegates supporting him. Superdelegates will vote putting Obama over the top. Then Hillary will give Obama all her votes. Obama wins by a united party.

Then we can all move forward to beat McCain in November. And we know this will happen because

1. No true Hillary supporter will vote for McCain. He is against everything she is for, and for everything she is against. While Obama and Hillary agree on every issue (one reason she wouldn't make a good VP pick for Obama).

2. McCain has no diplomatic skill (essential for a President), lacks economic skills and a good economic plan, no education plan, no environmental plan, a really bad energy plan, and will ensure a extremist Supreme Court that will overturn Roe v Wade (along with many of our civil liberties)

3. People will come to realize that they were fooled by Bush… twice, and now McCain is doing the same thing.

4) Age doesn't matter. Shoot – even Bill Clinton was younger than Obama when he became president.

and 5) The issue of "Experience" is a red herring. It is a non-issue, because no candidate ever has experience when entering the presidency. Being in the senate is a completely different job than being president (the former writes the laws – the latter enforces the laws). The best "experience" is being governor of a state (executive position for state govt. – next step up is executive position for national govt.). But that doesn't seem to make much difference. Look at Bush – governor of TX before becoming worst president ever. Teddy Roosevelt – 1 term in House, youngest president ever – and excellent president. Lincoln – pretty much the same. "Experience" matters about as much as hair color.

Jenny   August 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Loyalty.. geeez you are dumb.. Biden handles that in the main committee.

Cynthia   August 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I think it is great that they plan to hit the ground running to bring the Democratic Party together and win the White House back and get this country back on track. We cannot afford 4 more years of Bush/McCain.

banderson   August 24th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I certainly hope all democrats and independents are smarter than they are being led to believe. John McCain and his campaign could care less about Senator Clinton and you can be sure they are enjoying the discord in the Democratic party.

Aaron CHRISTNER   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

August 24th, 2008 6:02 pm ET
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Media driven campaign just like 2000 and 2004 you think we would learn our lesson. That is why my fellow Democrats, WE take this in our own hands. It is time for the 21st Century new deal. Look at this country Jobs oversea’ a, housing marketing fallen apart, 9 banks have closed this year alone History repeats ITSELF. Go to this convention and put the man in charge that can fix this. AL GORE PLEASE I ASK YOU TO PUT HIS NAME ON THE FLOOR!!!! Let’s broker this convention and start the 21st Century new deal with a President that can handle it that is Al Gore. So let’s make a stand AL GORE, JOE BIDEN TO RUN THIS COUNTRY!! Thanks Barrack for getting the party here, We will take for here, that is want needs to be said this week.AL GORE JOE BIDEN 2008!!!!

Not an Idiot   August 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Why do people keep crying about Hillary? She can run again next time, so how is this such a big deal? If you loved her so much, maybe you should've volunteered and got more people to vote for her in the primaries, and then you wouldn't be crying about it now. Blame yourself, not Obama.

If you think for a second that not voting or voting McCain will somehow even the score, then you're an idiot. Do you really think Hillary would have picked Obama as her running mate? Absolutely not. So why did she deserve it? Seriously, you have no control over any of that, so why bother complaining about it?

The choice is clear between Obama and McCain when it comes to political issues, so why not focus on those things because putting one of those two in the oval office is the only thing you can control at this point. Plus, who's to say that Obama won't ask Hillary to fill a cabinet role? McCain definitely won't be doing that.

Just my 2 cents.

DEMOCRAT: For the Open Minded   August 24th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I personally can't figure out why anyone could possibly vote republican. It seriously boggles my mind! The republican party is supposed to be a "Small government" party, yet the policies they have enacted in the last half century are so completely opposite to that. A true republican party would Focus 90% or there energy on national security measures and let its citizens worship, and live as they please. Now it seems the republican party just wants to nit-pick and regulate everything they possibly can. First, Abortion, It cannot be banned or outlawed, for several reasons.

1.) Abortions will happen banned or not. In the time before Roe vs. Wade, getting an abortion had to be done in secret. Without licensed physicians to do them they are dangerous and were the cause of many deaths. If the republican party gets its way, we will return to a pre Roe vs. Wade era.

2.) How is it right for a single group to choose weather or not a woman who wants an abortion has the right to have one. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN ABORTION….DON'T HAVE ONE.

3.) LIVE YOU VALUES…DON'T REGULATE THEM!!!!

4.) If this is the one issue that determines who you vote for….DON'T VOTE!!! You need to look at the bigger issues like the economy, health care, environment, and national security.

This republican party has also gotten into the whole "spreading freedom" BS. I agree that certain things need to be done for our national security, but Freedom spreading…come on!

Lastly. Taxes. In order for our country to survive, we need taxes. Taxes are the only way of funding Everything that makes our country great. Republicans have it so backwards with there tax cuts for the rich. The rich can afford to pay the extra taxes, middle and lower America can't. Why not give tax breaks directly to middle and lower America, instead of giving the tax cuts to the rich and expecting a trickle down. To me this is a huge moral failure and it just seems that republicans are just watching out for there own and not focusing on whats actually right for America. They are closed minded and afraid of anyone or anything that doesn't directly correlate with there own views and beliefs. Pretty soon they are going to start trying to regulate what religions we can and cannot believe.

By the way, I don't agree with every last little policy position that democrats believe in. But I do agree with most most of them because I am able to get educated on issues, have common sense, and I have an open mind. I personally wouldn't even care if the president was a sadist you know why….because it doesn't matter!!!!

Get the facts, have an open mind, use common sense, VOTE DEMOCRAT

Erika, KS   August 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I am not worried about Roe v Wade being overturned. Women, collectively are a force to be reckoned with. Precedence has been set forth on this private issue. I'm tired of it being a political issue. It will not be overturned. What will the government do, in an already over-crowded jail system, start jailing doctors and women? I don't think so.

Don't buy into this fear by the DNC that R v W will be overturned. It's not going to happen.

Proud American   August 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Lets get Rockin!!
Obama/ Biden '08

Prpud American   August 24th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Lets roll up our sleeves an get busy putting America right again. No more Republican BS.
Obama/ Biden '08

Mary from Kentucky   August 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

What kind of experience do McCain have? Being a POW ?

He has't been a president neither has Obama so it must be some other reason why certain people don't like Obama.
Clinton and Bush was not experience before they become President.

Answer that.

sonya   August 24th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

if any of you are looking for perfection, Jesus has not returned. lets use wisdom in making decisions. Hillary supporters should approach the decision with a little more maturity. There are winners and losers. the same concept that you teach your children to be a team player should apply. If you look at the condition of the nation, we dont have time to cry over spilled milk. Get on board. Vote for the best candidate. But stop crying. you are giving women a bad name!!!!!!!!

rexx   August 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Yes the "voice of change" has picked a VP for his ticket lol. Anyone tell Obama that Biden has been in Washington since Obama was12? lol Biden is an insider's insider and is just as elitist as Obama. He was first elected tot the Senate when NIXON was President. Vietnam still had US soldiers lol.

steve   August 24th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Thank you Olivia for some commen sense around here. We (as a country) voted for bush 2x , can we be that stupiid to keep the republicans in power. I sure as hell hope not !!!

Tom, Housotn, TX   August 24th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I never voted for Republicans but this year the Democratic party forced me to vote for Republican. True Democratic candidate was forced out of office by democrats themselves.

Red To Blue   August 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

This is going to be hilarious watching the brilliant Obama man-handle the vacant McMansion on stage. THEN, add Biden to the mix and poof! The Repubs are running scared. Biden was the LAST person the repubs wanted Obama to pick because they knew it would devastate their chances. Sit back and enjoy the show America. This is what it looks like when competence takes back the Whitehouse!

Orlando   August 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The Obama rally should be held in New Orleans. I don't think its smart for McCain to announce his VP on the anniversary of Katrina. Especially since there are photographs of McCain and Bush celebrating his birthday while the city was drowning.

Tina   August 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Great leaders have the ability to examine their history, take from it, the things that are valuable , and interject new ideas and methods of operation. I f you still try to play your music on the 8 track tape player(Mccaine) instead of the CD(Obama, you will never hear the message and move forward. Dont fall for the okie doe the republicans have pulled about experience. Experience that is outdated wont work in the 21 century. Be a thinker!!
Go Barack

interesting   August 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

PA has a problem for Obama/Biden(President)?

Rendell knows something is wrong for THE ONE camp.

jFA   August 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

P ay
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Help retire my primary campaign debt. As a private citizen seeking to serve my country, my public campaign debt should not be hung around my neck as a private expenditure I alone am saddled with.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com

Kal   August 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Vote on the issues people.

Your comments make it seem like a student council election. Forget the sound bites and character elimination please.

I feel like you all study various cars before you buy much more than the presidents before you vote. Please please, read the plans on the candidates websites and vote on the issues.

Ron   August 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

All we need to know is that John McCain voted with Bush 95% of the time!!

Michael Holland   August 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

And one more thing, honestly, please step away from the Pro-Choice issue, it is getting old!!! Even the original designer of the Roe V Wade fiasco now realizes that is was a mistake. It will be overturned in good time. Killing is killing, go ahead and have the child and give it up for adoption. Many couples(man and a woman only) really want a child. Abortion, has made it too easy to have pre-marital sex, sex at too young an age……etc. HOWEVER, let me state that abortion does have a place in medicine and the only one would be incest or rape where there is conception!

Oil makes us sick   August 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Proud NON-RACIST….

Explain how Marie's comments are in any way racist? More likely she was referring to his "superstar" persona and a sense of entitlement that some believe Obama has shown.

While I concede that some people are voting purely for skin color, to go and say that Obama will lose only because of racism is (sorry for lack of a better word) ignorant. Give Americans some credit. Many people find his policies Ultraleft. Others are concerned with his many people he has aligned himself with, and question his judgement. Many see thru his "ums", "ahs" and so called "nuances" ultimately finding that he dodges questions and doesn't really answer with truthes or specifics. I really believe that people are taking issue with the man, his policies, and his character, and not so much the color of his skin.
Unfortunately, those of you who really believe he is the only choice, are unable to comprehend why others may not choose him as a candidate. Therefore, we (non Obama supporters must be racist).

I am from Chicago, in the center of C(r)ook County. Illinois is littered with awful politicians that fleece us everyday. Obama learned from them, and Dick Durbin and Oprah unleashed him on the USA. Imagine a Congress AND a President beholdant to Trial lawyers, environmentalists, and moveon.org. I am scared of what Obama, Pelosi and Reid will do to this country.
I am Hispanic. I am aware of all of both candidates policies and I have an opinion on their character. I am voting for McCain because of his policies and character, not because of his skin color.

carolflowery   August 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

can we get anymore hollywood, like they have morals

Crow   August 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

HRC supporters holding on a grudge need to let it go. Get over it. It's over. You would really want McSame over Obama because HRC isn't on the ticket? Gimme a break!

The differences between HRC and Obama are small in comparison to Obama vs McCain or HRC vs McCain.

Support your party and let's start making the right changes NOW, not 4 years from now. Or be selfish and act like spoiled children casting your votes for McCain or refusing to vote at all. You call Obama elitist yet McCain doesn't even remember how many homes he owns. You may look at Edwards in disgust for adultery, yet you neglect to realize that McCain did the exact same thing.

Stop your whining and try to make a difference that will help this country, not hurt it.

Michael Holland   August 24th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

1. McCain will rip Obama apart in the upcoming debates. We saw how uncomfortable he feels with just HC blasting him. The old lion will show the inexperienced cub just what it really takes.

2. Yes, McCain is not Pro-Choice but the supreme court will take care of that issue in the future so McCains' stand on the issue is moote.

3. Obama has waaaaayyyyyy too much baggage(Ayers, Wright, Black Theology), no way he outruns those issues even if McCain had a faile d first marriage, that still doe not come close to Obamas ties to some really shady people.

4. Now we see every step that Obama takes the McCain campaign puts truth into the equation and makes Obama look bad. Momentum is on McCains side. I guess Obama should have taken a longer vacation during world crisis or even better, just stay on vacation like the congress has been doing. Shame on you Obama! Vote McCain!!!

5. Vote McCain, he is gong ot win anyway so after it is over you can actually feel like your vote counted!!!

Dan   August 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Democrats be reasonable…McMansions embraces Bush and Chaney. He will hug them at the GOP convention. He will appoint judges that love conservative values. I know many Democrats wanted Hillary, but she's voting for Obama/Biden even though she lost. Suck it up and do the right thing. Clinton/Warner 2016.

Obama/Biden 2008

drno2   August 24th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What is very difficult for me to comprehend is:

Why in the world, would someone wish to experience four or eight more years of what we have already endured? Which by the way, has affected every last American living in these United States, in the worse possible way…foreclosures, high food prices, higher gas prices, job loses, the almighty dollar dwindling, wars. The list goes on and on. Our country is in dire straits. It is TIME for us to turn the bad around for the good!

A Concerned Senior Citizen

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Clinton/Warner 2016…until then Democrats need to win!
Obama Biden 08

Loyalty23   August 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Afghanistan Hearings

The ad starts by saying Obama "never held a single Senate hearing on Afghanistan," which is literally true. Obama, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's subcommittee on European Affairs, hasn't held any Afghanistan hearings. The full Senate Foreign Relations Committee, however, has held three hearings on Afghanistan during the past two years, and Obama attended one of them.

McCain's ad fails to mention that his own record is no better. Although he's the highest ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, he missed all seven of the hearings that his panel held on Afghanistan during the same two years, according to ABCNews.com. (We looked through the transcripts of the hearings from Federal News Service to confirm ABC's report, and we found statements that showed McCain was not present at two of the hearings, statements from other senators speaking on McCain's behalf at two more hearings, and no mention of McCain whatsoever at the other three.)

Anonymous   August 24th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Hillary lost; get over it. If you vote for McMansions then your a lost Democrat anyway. He embraces Bush and Chaney and your voting for him….losers!

Go and Hate No MORE!!!   August 24th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

To-Griff – You may puyt your Bid in, Mr Obama. But your Out-Voted, in Florida…….Here take this $1.00 ……donate toward HRC Debt …Replace the HATRED by showing some Love !!

Katrina   August 24th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Not only will McCain nominate judges to overturn Roe vs. Wade, he thinks taking the pill or using an IUD is abortion.* Any woman who considers voting for that man better be in menopause….

*asked at the Saddleback Forum when human life AND HUMAN RIGHTS begin, he said "at conception." Neither pill nor IUD prevent conception.

Peter (CA)   August 24th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Subvert Sen. McCain's moment?? McCain picked the day after the convention ends to subvert Obama and limit his post-convention "bounce".
Why shouldn't Obama do the favor back to McCain. This is Obama's week and next week is McCain's week but the Republicans don't play fair and don't give everyone their due.
Politics is dirtier than ever thanks to the Republicans (Bush, Cheney, Rove, Fred Brown, Corsi, Ralph Reed, etc.).

derrick   August 24th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Based on what I have seen from the McCain supporters, my eyes are now open to the reasons why Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, the presidents of Iran and North Korea boast of millions of supporters.

To put it simply, hate is in the genes.

Olivia   August 24th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Let's put all the drama behind us and move on to elect what is best for the country. I will not vote for McCain because how he treated is first wife and because he has the worst record on voting for women issues.

America's future is more important than our own little frustration.

Hillary Supporter   August 24th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Now lets hear from all the Obama supporters who say that he is not just another politician. This is a perfect example of his B.S.. He is just like Howard Dean.

MCCAIN 08

David   August 24th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Put everything aside but the truth. For the face of America do you want an adulterous liar and thief(Keating Five0 who tells you every day that he will put America first but lied to God when he said I will love and cherish my wife and forsake all others. When it came to crunch time John McCain put himself first. Is that who you want to represent you own the world stage? Do you really want an adulter and adulteress in the White House?

Califorina Girl   August 24th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

55 electoral votes. McCain, McSame can't stand a chance here, and probably not most places either.

TO In Florida   August 24th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

ME In Florida, I second the motion; BIDEN STAY HOME.

Remy   August 24th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Biden created panic in the Republican camp! But Obama/Biden team will win in November landslide!

Phyllis/ PA   August 24th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Did parent not sacrifice and send the offs springs to think for themselves?
Apparently the kids are not doing this. These college students are shooting themselves in the foot.

When they graduate they probably will not have a job. They will still have a source of income. Why? The U.S. will spend so much time "talking" to our enemies that we will not be prepared for any attack.

Result! You young college folks can expected to be drafted.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   August 24th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Just because someone grew up in a state does not mean they know anything about that states current problems. I have family still in Ohio (birth place) who keep me up to date about the state and California (Spent 12 years of my youth as a military dependent) I have a son living there so I have some idea of how things are going there. Biden has not said anything about family still in Pennsylvania so how would he know about the situation there.

ANN   August 24th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

OF COURSE, THE GOP IS RUNNING ADS ABOUT WHY OBAMA DIDN'T CHOOSE HILIARY. IT IS QUITE APPARENT THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO GET HILIARY'S VOTERS THAT ARE UNDECIDED BY BEING POSITIVE ABOUT HILIARY; DO THEY REALLY THINK WE ARE THAT STUPID THAT WE WILL FALL FOR SUCH NONSENSE?
BARACK HAS MADE A DECISION THAT I WILL BACK ALL THE WAY WITH JOE BIDEN AND I WISH THEM THE BEST.

Pat   August 24th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I'd hold off on that speech Barack. It appears the anti-Barack of the Democratic Party have another plan to ensure the candidate of their choice gets into the White House. It appears they don't care whether the means of doing so are above or below the integrity board or what Americans think or feel. Your too honest, dedicated and intelligent for this party Barack. Go Independent and let them pound sand.

Herman in LA   August 24th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hillary will be Secretary of state and take Condi Rice place so calm down all of you PUMA fools and non Obama supporters she will have a place in his administration.

Sike just joking

marta   August 24th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Any democrat, who is a true pro choice Hillary supporter, will be sorry they voted for MCCain. His commitment to overturn Roe V Wade can become reality. It is not unlikely that in his term a new justice will be named to the Supreme Court. All of you Hillary supporters who vote Mccain out of spite will be sorry when the U.S. takes steps backwards that will affect your daughters and granddaughters.

Meena   August 24th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama & Biden are coming out strong and us Democrats are too! We're sick of the way America is going and we"re going to fight to get it back.

linda from South Dakota   August 24th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

my my my do we have some sore people in america,,,,, wow,,,, thank god for blogs,,,,,, get your anger out and be done with it,, its time to pull together here and vote as you will,,,,, its things like this(blogs) that really tear up people and america,,,, we have freedom of choice SO vote for who ever you want,, BUt remember what you say here shows "your true colors",,,, my votes goin to obama/biden,,, one lady here stated that she would like to see a woman persident , but it has to be the right one, hillary isnt the righ tone and of course she has this "Man" who thinks he knows everything behind her(bill), its time bill stands back and lets it be,, hes very angrynow and thank god hillary isnt president or she would have fun keepin bill in line,,,, clintons<< get over it already

Phyllis/ PA   August 24th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama picked Bedin because of his big drop in the polls. This made the DNC elders very nervous. Obama's lack of experience was now showing and then, Geogia, put too much frosting of the cake.
Consequently, the DNC and party elders had to pull the "strings of their puppet" and picked Bedin. He may have national security experience BUT Biden sure does shoot down the message of change!
Now what is the reason for supporting a person with zero experience?

Hillary for president. If the super delegates do what they are suppose to and vote what is best for the party, then they will vote for Hillary.

Thomas L. Mullins   August 24th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

"Democrats for McCain". If you are for McCain are you really a Democrat. What is it that he stands for that fits with what Democrats support? I just don't get this line of thinking.

Proud NON-RACIST American   August 24th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

PLEASE CNN, PLEASE POST THIS….

Marie in California: That was the most underhanded Racist statement I have ever heard. If Barack Obama does not win the election it will not be because he is inexperienced, it will not because McCain will be considered better it will be because of people like yourself who have chosen to place their racist views before what is best for this country.

Please, people, vote for the person who is best able to lead America for the next 4 to 8 years, the person who best able to help YOUR economic interest. Not some desire to preserve some form of racial superiority or to have the first Black President.

If you vote any other way, the consequences will be YOURS and YOURS alone.

Republicans for Obama   August 24th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Religious conservatives will not support Mitt Romney you dont know where he stands on anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

jeanette from Charlotte   August 24th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Senators Obama and Biden need to campaign as hard and fast as possible.
The republican attack machine has already geared up and the Democratic Party best be prepared.

Republicans for Obama   August 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I can't wait to cast my vote for Obama in November. Obama is everything religious conservatives have been waiting for a Democrat that is not ashame to be a Christian, and Joe Biden is a great choice for VP a moderate Dem that can take and deliver a punch.

Obama/Biden '08

Noeh   August 24th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I'm with Lucy and I am also a middle aged woman who would love to see a woman in the White House ( not HRC however). If the Hillary voters go for McCain and he should win, we will all pay the price. Roe v. Wade will be turned into confetti by the end of JM's first day in office. He would make conservative picks for the Supreme Court which would affect generations of people. Don't cut your noses off to spite your faces. Obama needs a compatible VP. Hillary and and Obama: not a good match. Biden and Obama is a great match. Think bigger. Vote better.
Obama Biden 08′

Kevin in Flordia (This Election must be about us!)   August 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I was a Hillary "true" Democratic supporter. I don't believe she wanted to be Vice-President. Besides she's about 4 points ahead of McCain without any negative push back from the Republicans. I know Obama could not put her on his ticket. The Republicans are mad he did not fall into that trap of picking Hillary as his VP, no matter how bad people wanted it.

The Republicans plan very well. They want us to be divided so nothing gets done in Washington. They want to win. They want to win with a "Maverick" of a man like John McCain that does not know- How many houses he has? How he has voted on key votes? How the economy works? – The said thing is people will vote for this guy that does not understand much because he feels bad for Hillary (Yea Right!).

On top of all that he would be 80-Years old during his second term in office. How stupid can we be for even thinking to vote someone like him who supports Bush 95% of the time and does not vote the other 5% of the time- he should have support Bush.

Frankly, WE the people that work hard everyday are not that stupid and we will come around to Obama….Obama is not great but he smart and can be President. We just need time and a vision from Obama that makes us look at him as a leader. He is and will give that, IT STARTED WITH PICKING JOE BIDEN. I was afraid he did not have the experience, but this ticket is well more experienced than any other.

Listen, Hillary Clinton was able to go on vacation this year. She can afford to pay $4,5, maybe $6 dollars for gas. She can wake up on Nov 5 2008 with any President and be fine or leave the country. All of them can. We can't. This election is not about her it’s got to be about us. This is our time Democrats stop the stupid fighting, hold your nose and vote for the guy that will not be 80-years out of touch when he done.

Hillary will have her chance in 2016. Obama has already planed this out.

Inquirer   August 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

What with the way things are, anyone considering voting Republican this year just doesn't know when to close the outhouse door.

Chris   August 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This Hillary thing is so dumb and PUMA's are backed by Republicans.

Think about how videos will come out against Hillary and Obama from the republicans of things that Hillary accused Obama of. Even with one comment from Biden, GOP has playing that over and over. Think about everything that Hillary said and did during the nomination. I mean, Republican would have videos every week up to the elections of Hillary throwing kitchen sink at Obama. How will that help democrats? Hillary messed it up and she knows it and republicans are trying to exploit it.

McCain is toast. Everyone knows that. A lot of independents have made up their minds to support Obama/Biden after yesterday.

jimmy   August 24th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

FURTHER, EVEN PRESIDENT BUSH WHO HAS THUS FAR THE LOWEST PRESIDENTIAL RATINGS IN MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY AT LEAST ENLISTED AND SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVES. AND OBAMA HAS NO SUCH RECORD OF SERVICE IN THE MILITARY

Boomer   August 24th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

As a Canadian I am appalled by the childish sniping that goes on in these blogs while the economy, the war, the environment, the gas crisis, and other IMPORTANT issues are rarely discussed. Hillary Clinton's supporters seem particularly childish. I wanted her to win, but she didn't. Game over. Voting for McCain is irrational and totally against what Hillary stands for. We are going to have an election up here soon and I hope we throw the Conservatives (like Republicans) out . I hope you do the same.

Brian   August 24th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Could we all just unify Dems? Hillary didn't win. You need to get over it.

Or…

I know, all of you who are just upset that she didn't win could just…I don't know, vote for the guy who doesn't share your political ideals.

Because we all know that's a really good idea. Democrats who vote for four more years of Bush-like policies are only hurting themselves.

Grow up people.

jimmy   August 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

AMERICANS COMPARE MCCAIN AND OBAMA.
1. MCCAIN : SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE FRONTLINES OF WAR.
2. MCCAIN HAS A SON SERVING IN THE WAR IN IRAQ.
3. MCCAIN REFUSED TO AN EARLY RELEASE FROM A POW CAMP IN CONSIDERATION FOR HS FELLOW POW'S

1.OBAMA NEVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY
2. OBAMA NEVER EVEN VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE IN ANY OF THE BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCE RESERVES
3. OBAMA GOT HIS TRAINING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE BY OUTFOXING AND ELIMINATING HIS OPPONENTS
4. OBAMA'S OPPOSITION TO THE IRAQ WAR WAS BECAUSE HE DIDNT WANT ANY PART OF MILITARY SERVICE.

NOW AMERICANS MUST TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT BOTH CANDIDATES AND DECIDE WHO IS A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT
AND DESERVES TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

Gerri   August 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The only elitist is McCain. I should know. I live in AZ, and he has done nothing, NOTHING for this state. Let him go back to one of his many, many expensive homes, and retire. He is not going to win this election no matter whom he choses as a running mate!

Generation X   August 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The McCain camp will only get about 50 people to attend. lol

Kendall   August 24th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I guess people forgot the picture of America, Joe Biden everyone knows is the man, McCain praised but as politics go thier going to bring up his past, can't wait til Biden throws the whole Keating this at McCain.
If you think that this is not the Dream Team, or the best thing to happen to America in decades then your either closed minded or coming out of a coma, or living under a rock, America needs this, it will put us on a new course and politician that are in school now will see a correct way to run a country

ALLAN USA   August 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

No HRC ====NO OBAMA.

William, from Cali!   August 24th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Now that the second phase of this political soap opera – "a run for the oval office", has finally started to unfold…………. with the addition of "several more shady characters", and " even more slanted media side-shows"………………..How does one, make an "intelligent choice"?

janeann   August 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

So much for "new politics". This plan to subvert Senator McCain's
moment is not only "old politics"; it is petty and ungentlemanly.
Senator Obama is not so different, just more ambiguous in his
positions, more ruthless in his politics and less prepared for the
office he seeks.

bernard mahoney   August 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

john mcain does not hold ralleys infact they hold his meetings in telephone boxex . i wish the media would pick up on this why does the democrat obama fill huge statiums and mcain couldent fill a stadium if they wanted two . so the media spins it its beciuse mcain likes small meetings . lairs thats the republican spin thats all .i notice obama back out to a 6 point lead now , obama is timeing things just right thr democrats dont want to peek now thats wht they are holding their amo a while yet god knows there is lots of amo like tourture , concentration camps ie gitmo those un american things like that . this republican party is facist to its vary core. let them have it obama/biden 08.

Tony   August 24th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Joe Biden

ELITE

WASHINGTON INSIDER

PLAGIARISM

TEMPER

You wonder why this did not do anything fro NOBAMA??????

McCain's Military Records Haven't Been Thoroughly Vetted   August 24th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Lucy: I agree!!

adam   August 24th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I believe thats great. We needed an attack dog, visicous to any body that tries to attack obama. I like it alot. PUMA and GOPer BS will not influence my independant vote. The resume creds that biden brings is alot better than McCain or PUMA riff raff could ever propagate.

Independants for a better political landscape.

Obama/Biden 08/12/16/20

CA of Obama   August 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

OBAMA-Biden will win… We all know who will be best for the US. McCain is out of touch.

ME IN FL   August 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Griff, I agree with you, could not have said it better.

Mom for Obama, do you really live in Florida???? Wake up girl!!! Open your eyes and ears, we had REPS that were voting for HRC and now there has been a complete 360 degrees turn around, the same REPS voting for Mc Cain + DEMS voting for McCain. Remember that NOBAMA was never a favorite in FL and will never be, so Biden stay home!

Kman, we are much smarter than what you credit us for, we can see that NOBAMA is NOGOOD for this country. He is egotistical, looks after his own interests, no judgement, no experience, arrogant, elitist……… If you think that his flip flopping is change, then good for you!!!!! But he doesn't fool us!!

Robert   August 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Republicans claim to hold the moral high ground on character and yet, they are the first to attack their opponent’s character with ruthless abandon at the very expense of their own. So all you Republican bloggers who try to be come off as Hillary supporters, you have really defined the supreme hypocrisy of your party and the depth of your sickness. Look at your own character before you attack someone else’s character.

NoMccain   August 24th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Counter program!? Don't worry… Rage Against the Machine is playing across the river, and thousands of protesters are scheduled to be out in the twin cities' streets – it's going to be off the hook!

LRO   August 24th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Before angry Hillary Democrats vote for McCain, please take the time to review his record. If you care about pro-choice, womens' and civil rights, Supreme Court justices, Iraq, Iran and the economy, and other important issues, you won't go near McCain. Be angry if you want, but be smart. Voting McCain so he can rub YOUR nose in it if HE wins gets YOU what??

Trang, Fremont, CA   August 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Now that Senator Obama has chosen Senator Biden as VP, I want to see both of them out there. I am excited, both for Obama and Biden. It has been a long time since I am excited about any political candidate, not to say the money that I have contributed to the campaign. Heck, I am hopeful that a politicican can bring about change this time around, provided he has the ground people working in their local community, and with Obama's strategy, it might just work this time around. Rather than just complaining when a politician can't bring change, play your part in history. Obama has the ground network to make this possible. And if there isn't one in your community, create one in your community, and you being the leader. You can be the voice for your local community. Obama wants to hear from you. Obama website has the tools for this. Play your part in history, and when you look back, you'll be happy to remember you've done all you can to turn this country around when it faces troubled times.

Debbie   August 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

To all of the Clinton Supporters……..I would watch how you act……sooner or later Clinton will want to run again….paybacks are hell.

Check Mate   August 24th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

The Democrats will checkmate the GOP the day after their convention with a earth shaking announcement about the election.

Colin Powell to tell Mc Cain to stop trading on his name.

Alan   August 24th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

It is amazing to me how so many otherwise smart people can be fooled by one such as Obama. He has lied, not to me, but to his own supporters how many times now. Let's see – Iraq, NAFTA, oil drilling, and the list goes on. His lies on these positions hurt the people that support him. It doesn't matter what he does, you people explain it away and keep on loving him. Wise up! The only change he wants is a change of address and he will say anything and do anything to get it!!

Sailor in VA   August 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Why do people think that Sen. Clinton is owed something? She lost now fall into ranks or get out the way.

Obama/Biden: America's best HOPE!

Ndalio   August 24th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

McCain has memory problems……. is arrogant!!!

MC LAME   August 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Obama haters are the type of people who are secretly afraid their girlfriends or boyfriends are attracted to them anymore. They harbor jealousy and competition towards strangers and are fearful of people they perceive as inspiring and lucid.

GO ON AND TRY TO VOTE THE BEER SWILLING common man into office and see what happens!

we have not had a president on our intellectual and spiritual level recently except GW BUSH, and that went well, having Alfred E Newman run the country with Darth Cheney.

WAKE UP and get with the future.

aware   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Biden/Obama – both arrogant, one stammers and one babbles!

The Obama ticket is the mean machine without credibility! Both guys have at least two stated views per issue. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! :)

But, the divisive, sexist, racist movement inspired by Obama that spawns hate and extreme anger is a huge problem for America!

Obama never! :(

Don't waste your vote! Vote for McCain 08 and Hillary Clinton 2012! :)

Obama   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I don't know how some foolish guys are going to vote for McCain for 4 more years of Bush Policy… Shame on You!
Obama is the best choice for USA and everyone deep in the heart knows that!
McCain is just the scum of the earth as are other Republicans!

an independent   August 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

those hillary supporters are so stupid and unpatriotic. they cling to hillary more than America. they are so pathetic and racist

mama4obama   August 24th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Im just thrilled to see that we finally have 2 people who are ready and able to lead this country out of hell. Obama knows that this will be a team effort and he is surrounding himself with the best of the best. I have no doubt that Hillary will be in a high ranking position that will allow her to utilize her talents wisely. If we stick together nothing can stop us from reaching our goals.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Education is Important   August 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

People who spell put "puyt" and you're "your" shouldn't vote. Leave this one up to the folks that know what's going on buddy.

Hillary Clinton   August 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Is Obama eligible to run for president based on citizenship laws?

ex-Republican for Obama   August 24th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

That's it – rain on McWar's parade.

lucy   August 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I am a middle age woman and wish to see woman in a White House, but it needs to be a right one. Those Hillary's suporters who decided to vote for McCain because Hillary was not nominated, seemd to act very childlish or maby they have never been a true democrats in first place.

Robin Naresh   August 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

McCain uses POW past to hide his real face – adulterous, liar, opportunistic and stubborn

A.J. in Fla   August 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Two Liberal, Radical Socialist and Welfare lovers "B.S. artists" equal
Republican victory in November by 53% of he popular vote. Get used to it.

On the other hand shoud the " mother of all miracles" put the Great Impostor and his Charlatan VP choice in gthe Whitre House, it is time call the "spade a spade" and let it be known that Ted Kennedy ( we pray for his full recovery ), the San Francisco values lover Ms. Nancy Pelosi, the lovable senator from Las Vegas Mr. Reid, the senartor from the disgraced Vermont "The Pedophilia State " Mr. Lehy and a host of morally and corrupted politicians have been in power and in fact manipulated the political process longer or for as long as Mr. Obama is alive are not going to tolerate his Socialist/Communistic agenda to take root as they know that the ramificatios will be very grave and by forcing Mr. Biden to the VP post will they have the opportunity to monitor Mr. Obama and in fact have total control over his actions. As an example there is very little diffrence between the Mr.Busch/ Mr. Chenney combo as with Mr.Obama/Mr.Biden situation, in fact neither Mr.Bush nor Mr. Obama are really Presidedntial material and need someone to push the buttons for them with the help of the some of the morally corrupted media individuals and other pundits.

This is the sad state of our polical process.

Linda   August 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

This a great ticket. I believe that Joe Biden and his entire family will work and support Barack Obama.

I am a lifelong republican mom of 3 who is fired up and ready to go for Barack. I donate, support in every way that I can. We cannot afford 4 more years of this, seeing our hard earned equity dry up, the terrible economic mess and image problem we have, I encourage every-one to work as hard as they can. YES WE CAN and please remember what's at stake. You guys are all great.

DT   August 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I f the votes are re-instated for Fla. and Mich. I thinh Obama should bow out or get kicked out.

McBush - McLies - McElitist - McWorldWar 3   August 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Florida for Obama!!!

Hillary suppoerts that can swallor their pride – for Obama!

James Carville   August 24th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I WANT ONLY YOUR VOTERS, I DON"T WANT YOUR DEBT.

White Man in Florida   August 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Folrida, Florida, Florida. Watch Obama- biden take florida. We are not fools. This year we will not fall prey to negative campaigning. White people are not scared of Obama. We love the guy thats why he will win florida. Watch and see.

KMAN   August 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Griff, I believe you may be right … Florida is a mecca for stupidity!

wiser   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Senator Obama's first decision was his vice president. Senator Obama blew his chance to unify the democrats.

If he can’t unify his own party, how can he hope to unify the nation?

Senator Obama is not experienced enough nor does he have the requisite judgment to lead this nation.

Democrats for McCain!

Beth   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Bad choice..for women's voice

Mom for Obama   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

We canl't wait to see Biden here in Florida. Obama's first executive decision was brilliant.

Lydia   August 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Griff, Don't count your blessings too early.

Marie in California   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Are they going to re-name the Pepsi Center and call it the Kool-Aid Center…..just for Obama?

NOBAMA!

Raymond Duke   August 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It does not matter to me what the democrats do. After the stuff they pulled on Hillary Clinton my vote and three others in this house is for John McCain. By the way as rich as John mcCain and his wife are I would hope that he might own his major home , some vacation homes and some investment properties. We make less than 150,000 a year and we own our major home and two vacation homes. It is called hard work and responsibility. Welfare just don't cut it.

s.positive   August 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Let the parrots carry on doing what they do best, make noise while Obama Biden heads on to the white house…

Dan, TX   August 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Does anyone know how much of a tax cut I'd get over this year under Obama's tax plan or McCain's tax plan. Let's say I make $70,000 a year and my wife makes $40,000 a year. They both say I'll get a tax break, but roughly how much?

Patrice E.   August 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Regradless of the negative postings I see on this board, Obama still has my support. Obama is a good man with a good heart. He ran a good campaign, even when the Clintons (whom I still have love and respect) decided to go extreme negative on him, he still took the high road didn't go negative as he could have.

My grandmother has always told me that God knows and sees a person's true heart, and they will get blessed because of it. Althougth, I was hurt by the behavior of the Clintons and the Clinton supporters, I still hope and pray that both Obama camp and Clinton camp can find common ground on the issues. I love Hillary Clinton as if she was my family, and as a woman, I am proud of her and would have supported/sent money to her (which I have been doing on her website to help pay off her debt) if she was the nominee. I love Barack Obama as if he was family and I support/send him money

If McCain gets into office, he will lead this country into WW3. So please, I beg you all, let's stop the fighting.

Bryce   August 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I hope hillary supporters will stop whining after she gets beat.

Stephen   August 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

cool……..

Jean   August 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Florida doesn't want to wallow in four more years either. We need Obama and Biden NOW, but we will have wait until January.

jimmy   August 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

VOTE FOR MORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING , CLEAN COAL TECHNOLOGY, BIODIESEL, SOLAR AND WIND POWER, CUCLEAR POWER PLANTS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ALL MCCAIN INITIATIVES . VOTE MCCAIN ALL THE WAY .VOTE PELOSI AND OBAMA OUT.

obama/not biden '08   August 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

biden will be of no help

Bryce   August 24th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I hope that after her name is put in nomination, and she gets beat, people will stop whining about Hillary being treated unfairly.

BK   August 24th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Obama has already told PA. what he thinks about them, clinging to their guns and Bibles. Bitter Bitter people. I hope they remember that at the polls in Nov. What an arrogant elitist.

ellen   August 24th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

If McCain were prochoice he would win by a landslide

Latinos for Obama/Biden   August 24th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

IT'S CALLED KARMA!

Sue in MI   August 24th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Go Hillary! This man and his campaign have done nothing but say they respect you, and shown nothing but disrespect. Do they think we are stupid? Unless he makes an announcement of you receiving a top level Cabinet position between now and Wed., I say the delegates who are for Hillary should vote that way, and if it throws the convention into chaos, they are getting what they asked for, and what they deserve. What was he thinking? What, he's afraid of another strong woman? Afraid of Bill and his years of experience? Bill should be Treasury Sec., and Hill Health and Human Services, if not Sec. of State.

I am rapidly seeing the PUMA point of view.

RJ, CA   August 24th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Geeze! Biden is older than dirt! And he's a part of the "same old" Washington polictics. (Well, isn't he, McCain bashers?)

Allison- Mclean, Va   August 24th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Whatever puppet John McCain picks will surely want to put the interests of big corporations over the interests of average Americans. I'm guessing McCain's VP will support tax breaks for oil companies making record profits and more tax breaks for companies that ship our jobs over seas.

It will also be someone who wants to continue paying billions to stay in Iraq for an unlimited amount of time. In other words, someone equally as cold hearted as McCain who is okay continuing to let American soldiers die in order to save face for president Bush and "prove" a political point.

Mr C   August 24th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

The idea of a GOP rally is already boring. Having it on the same day O'Biden (Obama/Biden) is rallying in PA, is gonna be a huge mistake.

Barack Obama Supporter   August 24th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Very , very Wise!!! While Barack and BIden's appearance will not garner the same interest as McCain Selecting his running mate, it will take the spotlight off the day being totally about McCain the way this Saturday belonged all to Obama/Biden Furthermore, if the two are able to hit McCain hard on this day with catchy one liners and challenging his positong, McCain's coverage will be constantly interlaced with the comments of Biden and Obama. I can imagine now McCain has selected… as his running mate… Now let's here what Obama and Biden stated on the campaign trail.

The timing is impeccable. One may not like Obama; however, very few can deny the perfection in which he has managed his campaign. And, you have to wonder, if he manages his campaign such forethought and tenacity chances are he will manage the country the same way.

I sincerely hope that the American people move past their reservations with Barack. I mean sure he no experience being president, but then NOOOO president ever, I mean ever, had experience being president before he was president.

Marge   August 24th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Ohhh PLEASE!!!!!! You can't speak for Florida (((Griff)))!!! Stop showing your ignorance!!!!

Linda of Atlanta   August 24th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Florida had better wake up! You have had one tragedy after the other. Do you think the Republicans will respond any better to your needs than they did to New Orleans, especially since the nation's financial plight is worse now than it was in 2005? You better try to get a government that works for regular people instead of being malicious. Don't forget that the Bible says if you dig one hole, you'd better dig two-one for the person you hate and one for you!

Natasha in tally   August 24th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I say BRAVO!!! You have my florida vote.

Randy   August 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Go Obama!

Having their post-convention rally the same day that McBush is having his is perfect. Obama's campaign folk are so organized and very creative. I loved the 3am VP announcement. Eat that Hillary.

Scott   August 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hey griff, how can you tell? Learn to count yet?

ran   August 24th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Good.

ANGIE   August 24th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

PA IS FOR OBAMA/ BIDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ken, LA California   August 24th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

We all know that whoever MacWar picks as his VP will be a puppet on a string, MaCDraft only believes in a military command structure , a Master Slave relationship, and with his temper we will have so many wars, as we wait for China and India to take over as economic super-powers. These guys are morons who want to bring the American Empire down, we will not let them, vote for Obama/Biden to save our great empire.

Hillary Clinton   August 24th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Sen. Joe Biden, Obama's VP choice, is already attemting to portray Sen. McCain as another George Bush.

After four decades in Washington, if Joe Biden is an agent of change, John McCain ia a freakin' revolutionary.

:-)

David from Ohio   August 24th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Funny, because McCain has not chance of winning Dayton given the last eight years of Bush and the Ohio GOP ignoring the big cities in Ohio.

Juan from Spain   August 24th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Lets vote for OBAMA and unite ourselves in the fight against terrorism.
The talibans are much stronger today than they were 2 years ago and MCSHAME wants to continue the fight for big oil companies in Iraq. American and European soldiers in Afeghanistan deserve our prayes
MCSHAME = America alone in the World

WORLD FOR OBAMA 08

BOOTSTOMPER   August 24th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

GOP = GRAND OLD and PATHETIC!

Travis-N   August 24th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Can't wait for November!! Actually it's pretty sad how elections make me extremely excited. Ehh.

Griff   August 24th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

You may puyt your Bid in, Mr Obama. But your Out-Voted, in Florida…

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