(CNN) – Michelle Obama received a phone call after her widely praised speech Monday night - from Hillary Clinton.
The Obama campaign confirms the New York senator reached out to Mrs. Obama after her primetime address to the Democratic convention. The two did not connect, but Clinton left a message.
Clinton will address the convention herself in a highly anticipated speech Tuesday night.
From CNN Politics
© 2011 Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
| Advertising practices | Advertise with us | About us | Contact us | Work for us | Help
Sounds like Hillary has gotten over NOT becoming the nominee and is looking towards 2012.
Pity her so-called "supporters" can't.
And what was she going to say or ask? 3:00am?
Look for Hillary to give a blockbuster guarantee that she will not run in 2012 as we will have an incumbent president who will be running for a second term. She will redeem her legacy yet. Watch.
Hillary / Michelle 2016
Geeezz
Now we get blog posts about "possibly" news worthy voice mails?
Chris–where were you at–bar hopping?? Is this really all you could come up with on that huge expense account? I'd keep my resume fresh O.K. buddy.
Don't return the message Michelle. I mean really, what's the point?
Bridge Building is a two way street..
Thanks for coming together for America, the economy and to end the war responsibly..
Obama/Biden... 2008, 2012
I will bet my last dollar, Michelle Obama would never have called Clinton if the tables were turned, but then again your talking about
night and day.
How nice, now will she just go somewhere, Clintont that is!
C A L L--B L O C K I N G--F E A T U R E ? ? ?
Michelle is outstanding! I think everyone was touched. Glad that Hillary was gracious.
It's called coming together, unity people. Wake up!
for all you Hillary supporters who are voting mcshame....geez; you've just destroyed all that Hillary worked for in her life – healthcare; roe vs. wade; a woman's right to fair & equal pay. u name it!
and guess what; it's going to backfire in 2012!
mcshame will remain POTUS for another 8yrs!!!!!!
NOT THIS DEMOCRAT – I'M FOR HILLARYY, BUT NOW 200% FOR OBAMA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last Nights Convention openning was very positive and upbeat. It went very well despite the whinning comments of Carville the Troll who stammered about how the Dems should use the negative attack style of McRove.
Hillary probably realizes that Michelle has now staked a claim to be the next First Lady with the stature to run for President.
I'm sorry, but CNN, is this really...REALLY...worth putting in the ticker? A missed call? Is this really worth your time or mine?
And people wonder why I watch the BBC to get election coverage.
CNN,
Why do you keep the 3 am ticker at the top of the list?????
I think that Michelle Obama's mention of Hillary Clinton was a great acknowledgment of her historic bid to be president of the united states. As much as I hear about people who hate Hillary Clinton I cannot help but to admire and respect her. She has always worked hard for THE PEOPLE and her party.
I hope that the message she left for Michelle Obama was a positive one.
I hope the Hillary and her supporters are well recieved at the Convention tonight
I hope that this message of unity resonates with all of the members Democratic party so that we may move forward in taking the other half of the Senate and the Presdiency.
There is hope for the future...if you believe.
OBAMA '08 DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER...
BECAUSE OUR IDEAS ARE BETTER
This is what she said, She said how stupid the PUMA people are and how hurt she was that her people are all mouth but when it came down to supporting her by giving her money they all turned their backs on her. She also said that she takes back everything that she said about Obama and how she wishes her husband loved her like Obama loves his wife. Billary will cleaned up everything and then she get her respect and will be called Hillary again. Now we will all work together to beat down the republicans and kick George out of the White House so that Obama can move in for the next 16 yrs because after his 8 Mrs. Obama will have to do her 8. What a beautiful world.
Obama08
This people has no shame! they will say or do anything to get elected. McCain, You have no shame. But the american people is smarter than what you think we are and we will prove it in November.
That's a positive start. I hope those PUMA's are paying attention. This is what you call party unity.
It must have truly been painful for Hillary to leave a vociemail message.....however,no pain, no gain.
GOOD NEWS!!!!! LETS STOP THE DRAMA!!!! PUMA'S GO AWAY!!! U ARE NOT DOING THIS FOR HRC. U ARE DOING IT BECAUSE YOU ARE BITTER YOU DIDN'T GET YOUR WAY!!!
OBAMA 2008 AND BEYOND!!!
Michelle Obama's speech was the greatest!
Screen your calls much MOMO?
I have a lot of respect for the clinton's, I just can't fathom how some voter's that would want Clinton in the white house now choose to vote for the polar opposite. I hope they get what they deserve though, rising healthcare, rising gas price's, it's the democrats that ensure these coverage's, it's thanks to the democrats that our kids can have affordable health insurance, put Mccain in office and watch him veto any chance of good prospect for our kids future because of blind hatred towards a good man.
nicely done hill, you are proving why we love you, progress and people first, ego second. both of you wonderful women convinced me!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!
Very nice gesture.
I wonder if Michelle Obama had the decency to call her back.
was it at 3:00 AM
Please I wonder what criticism the Obama haters will say about this
This is the real HIllary, not the one that the media likes to make into a monster. She has been doing everything she has been asked and more. I am proud to have voted for her and will be proud to vote for the Obamas in November!
WONDERFUL! I think it's the MEDIA that's playing up all these "contention" gossip TRASH...
It's the media who is fueling the fire and wants to START some mess.
I don't see the MEDIA calling OUT John McCain for his "kitchen sink" strategy like they did Hillary Clinton. WHY is that?
WHY isn't the MEDIA calling OUT JOHN McCAIN and slamming him about using the SAME kitchen sink dirty tactics????
HUMMMMM????
CNN: what you trying to do?
There will never be unity. It is not the Clinton style.
However, luckily, it does not matter a bit.
The Clintons are all over. All over.
By the way, Michelle Obama could one day become the first
female President. Now that would be progress.
Michelle is highly intellegent and can run rings around Mc Cain and his staff. Let the games begin!
Good for Hillary, I hope her avid supprters recognize this as part unity and we can come together, stop this "I am a democrat and I will vote for McCain!" crap
Hillary,
One of the best thing you can do to unify the party tonight in your speech is to denounce and condemn the advertisement launched by republican John McCain showing one of your supporter going to vote John McCain in the November elections.
Two very strong women. Exactly what i want my girl to see.
I just don't get it. Republicans used abortion, gay marriage, and immigration to get to the White House 8 and 4 years ago. Did they do anything about it, HECK NO! So, what is it with these evangelicals? Does being a Christian preclude independent thought?
For those women who want to vote for McCain – please go ahead – and watch the rights of women dissipate.
For those in the Military who want to vote for McCain, I hope you are ready to be sent off to war with Russia, because McCain is itching to start war with Russia – He has said all Americans are Georgians.
For those who have fallen under economic hardship, You want to vote for McCain? You ain't seen hardship yet.
Michelle gave a very inspirational speech and her brother was just a dear. To all the cable news anchors who complained that there was so much wasted time: I got tired of wasting my time trying to hear speakers at the podium over your constant yakking. I switched to public television where I could actually HEAR Nancy Pelosi, Claire McCaskill, etc. Maybe tonight you should pay attention to what's begin said on the floor before you criticize it. DUH!
typical begavior from the obama's and their elitist beliefs. keep it up and you will lose BIG!!!!
CLINTON 2012!!!
The two have never connected..
Safe to say Mrs. Clinton left a pleasant message and did not expect Michelle Obama to be quietly sitting by the telephone waiting for phone calls on the opening night of the Democrat Party Convention where her husband will be nominated by the party to run for President. No call blocking. No snub. Mrs. Obama was probably busy with party leaders, party elders, typical convention demands, her children, her mother, etc. Let's not create an issue over a voicemail message.
This is moving in the right direction. I've heard it said that Clinton has been campaigning but it appears as if it were more of a polotonic endorsement of a candidate. I would remind those that feel Senator Clinton's approach is mild it should be noted that Senator Clinton is not a fire and brimstone with trumphet blairing speaker. She is the type of person that you need to listen intently to what she says not rely on the highs and low's of the infliction or tone of her voice.
We will be united, we will be in control of the congress and the White House and we will have progress.
YES WE CAN
OB N 08
Obama/Biden in 08
Aww what wrong Hill feeling guilty that yout given the Repbu fire for they attacks.
A lot can be done when people are united. A house divided against itself will certainly not stand.
Hillary the BIGGER person!!!!! She will out perform everyone at the convention.
Hillary 2012
These two women should run together in 2016. I don't care who's on top of the ticket, I'll vote for it. I swear. Two strong women. It might intimidate some people, but no worries. America has come a long, long way.
Sure, Michelle would not answer the phone. She hates Senator Clinton. Remember, Obama said at the church forum that his wife is his #One Advisor. Make sense why Hillary didn't get the VP spot.
Awesome!!!
OBAMA 08
WAY TO GO HILLARY...TERRY MCAULIFFE WAS A FANTASTIC MANAGER-I REALLY DO NOT KNOW WHERE HILLARY GOT MARK PENN FROM!!!!
That is great! Now she needs to reach out to her supporters and get them to reason the damage they are doing to the party, nation and the Clintons name.
This is moving in the right direction. I've heard it said that Clinton has been campaigning but it appears as if it were more of a platonic endorsement of a candidate. I would remind those that feel Senator Clinton's approach is mild it should be noted that Senator Clinton is not a fire and brimstone with trumpets blaring speaker. She is the type of person that you need to listen intently to what she says not rely on the highs and low's of the infliction or tone of her voice.
We will be united, we will be in control of the congress and the White House and we will have progress.
YES WE CAN
OB N 08
Obama/Biden in 08
If America is to buy the whole unity BS, then Obama will also be selling swamp land in Florida, really ?let's concider the lack of real substance in the same old speech anout a better America from Michelle Obama, he smile seemed so forced as she uttered Hillary's name , can we forget the previous speeches" down on America theme" she recited over and over across America? NO , hope , ? Change , better opportunity? sounds like a broken record , try selling that to Obama's half brother George living in poverty in shanty town remember him? bet you won't post this ...
Maritza
I thought that it was a wonderfully written and given speech!
Hellooo, why hasn't she called her back already????? Doesn't matter! I LOVE HILLARY! AND BILL and i know she will address us tonight her voters, has much as i admire her, i cannot and will not vote for a democrat president this time, it just isn't right! i and millions of other Hillary voters know that with Bush out! McCain will do his best to make things better, has time goes by and i listen to him, i know in my heart he deeply cares about us and will try and make things better for us! EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM DO COUNT! WE MUST HOLD ON TO THAT! And it's not about being a loyal democrat, if somethings are wrong they are wrong. OBAMA IS NOT THE ONE! Hillary we will be there for you in 2012 see you then!
eeeek, scary photo of Michelle
I like the call blocking feature. HRC you have done enough to destroy the Democrats. Have your speech and get the hell out of our lives. BTW don't forget to take your donkey with you.
Thank you CNN for your totally crappy coverage of the Democratic convention. The night was spend critizing the convention itself and fanning the fires of the Hillary supporters. James Carville is worthless and should be replaced on your team. It's obvious where his support lies, and it's not in Senator Obama.
CNN is turning into Fox News – all hype and melodrama, and no real news.
Michelle Obama has been vilified since day one, and that she finally has a chance to let america see the real her is a great thing.
Yes, the first night of the convention is spent getting to know the Obama family, it's not a night of tough talking speeches, it's a night that is much needed to let america see the Obama family.
The press has had a hand in basically destroying the Obama family in america's eyes, and now the press is destroying the convention.
Shame on you, CNN. Shame on you.
I find it hilarious that Obama goons keep complaining about the republican ads and how Clintons and their supporters are behaving!!
Since WHEN has this election been about logic or fairness!!. If it were Obama, with as long a resume as the toilet paper roll in my bathroom WOULD NOT have been the democratic nominee. Never in the history of mankind has so much been obtained by a man with so little to offer!!
As for Michelle Obama not answring the call:
Once a Beach always a Beach!!
That was indeed a very inspiring ~ and thought provoking speech given by Mrs. Obama...and I can appreciate the humility that was required to place the call. May God bless this nation...and root out all hatred, hostility and bitterness. It high time for a change...and for Americans to cast meaningful votes.
Ofcourse Senator Clinton called her to congratulate her on her terrific speech and for her kind words. One word people-RATINGS! This rivalry between the Obama/Clinton camps is being dramatically embellished. Don't fall for the hype. We believe the same things in terms of policy. DEMOCRATS UNITE!
Michelle obama still has that edge of arrogance, as beautiful as their children are, it has tranferred to them, children being seen "NOT HEARD". naturally say "hi" to their dad but it went to far.
Chose to ignore her eh? Yet they feel entitled to have Hillary corral her supporters.
People want her to say more than "Support Obama". What??
People want her out of the spotlight but people want her to do more to help Obama win. You tell her voters to go away because they're not real Democrats (if they're not automatons who have the right to vote as they please) and that you don't need them. Then you blame Hillary for not doing enough to convince her voters.
You either want her in or not. But you want your cake and eat it too. So which is it? You denounce her 3 a.m. ad because it shows the weakness in Obama. Then you tell her she should be ashamed and go away. But you want her to stump for Obama to forcer her voters to go his way.
If this was his convention, he could have DEMANDED that she, Chelsea or Bill NOT be in it at all, – just the has-been Kennedy's and Oprah. But you know what? You need her. The DNC could have just said we don't need you anymore. Just stay away. But they knew they couldn't.
So you need her. You need her voters. News flash! If the DNC and Obama tells her to just stay away, I believe she will. But let's be honest. They need her to heal. We get it. She lost. But she had absolutely no obligation to do anything more than step aside. The other Democratic presidential candidates aren't doing as much as she is when she doesn't have to.
So which is it? It was a primary fight and Obama came up on top. He takes the nomination. But he also has to take responsibility for the aftermath and it's up to him to fix what happened. All is fair in love, war and politics. Hillary doesn't need to do anything more than she already has. If Obama was really that strong a candidate, he should be able to bring everyone together no matter how bad the aftermath, right?
But love or hate the Clintons, you need them.
Well that is enough to make anyone barf. Senator Clinton was absolutely right when she said "Senator McCain has a lifetime of experience that he will bring to the White House. And, Senator Obama has a speech he gave in 2002." Why is she sucking up to Mr. and Mrs. Hubris now? I was a supporter of Senator Clinton but am rethinking my position now. I think the flip flop on Obama is hypocritical. I am a lifelong Democrat who will be sitting home in November. I will not cast one vote for a Democrat this campaign season. The way the DNC and Democratic leadership sheparded Obama to the top of the ticket is disgraceful. Now I'm going to sit back and watch them send in the clowns.
I will admit that I have posted several negative comments aimed not so much at Senator Clinton but more at her supporters who seem willing to throw everything she, as a Democrat, stands for aside out of spite. I want to apologize to Senator Clinton for attacking her supporters, and indirectly her, and effective today I will refrain from any more negative posts.
Tony is right. It's about unity, healing and, most importantly, putting this government back into the hands of the Democrats-and I have been just as guilty as anyone for my divisive comments. I am sure Senator Clinton will be offered a top level position on his staff should Senator Obama win, one that could effectively highlight her talents better than that of Veep.
PUMAs, you do what you feel is right in your hearts and I will respect whatever that decision may be. If you feel that this country will be better served by John McCain in the driver's seat then Senator Obama, this is, after all, America and you have the inherent right to make that choice. But in the last few days I have seen what appears to be a heartfelt attempt by Senator Clinton to heal the rifts, and I respect her for that. She has proven to be a better person than I originally gave her credit for.
Democrats '08~one united party willing to work for change.
I'd be interested in knowing if Mrs. Obama had the decency to call her back.
I'm guessing no.
I will say it agian Hillary will do the right thing that helps Democrats to take over the white house, she is a wise and intellegent woman I have a trust on her.
Debby:
you obviously didn't hear Michelle Obama's speech last night. If you had LISTENED to her speech you would not question the woman's DECENCY.
Dems '08
STOP THE HATE
Good job Hillary.
Shame on Pumas
When all is said and done, we the American people must choose our leaders who we think are competent to guide us today and protect the resources and lives of the next generation. That protection has to be something greater than just military strength, but economical and educational strength. What good is having a powerful army while your people starve and fall behind the rest of the world? All the other countries are striving to improve themselves. America is the only country striving to preserve itself. The main problem with this is that while everyone else moves forward, we stay behind. I will vote for what makes us stronger.
Clinton: Is your refrigerator runnig????
Michelle: Click!
Last night I was VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED with CNN. They didn't evern cover Nacy Pelosi, Barack's sister or other regualr citizens giving their speeches. I watched it on C-Span. Luckily my mom called & asked if I was watching is sister speak & I said, I don't see her on CNN & she told me turn it on C-Span I was able to watch a small portion of what she said. CNN is so biased. I will be watching coverage on some other station because they totally turned me off last night. But on a happier note, Michelles's speech was awsome, moving, & powerful. I pray that Obama win's the election. And to all you Hillary supporters..as far as I'm concerned, you are not a real democrat if you are going to vote for McCain just because she didn't win the nomination. Most of you are probably republican's who switched parties to vote for her in the primaries anyway. Sellouts!!!!!!
Michelle, you rock ; you make me proud to be a woman. Hillary, its time for you to let your followers know its time to move on and mean it. There is no reason why you and Michelle can't join hands together . Both of you are brillant, great moms and wifes. Its time to work together and make Barack Obama the next President.. Hillary, I have alot of respect for you, don't destroy this last chance to take the Dem.Party back.
Hillary is the best. It took courage to call the American hating elitist Michelle Obama. It takes alot to have to pretend that Obama is a better candidate. Most women understand that they are more qualified and yet the "man" gets to apply for the job that they are not qualified for nor should even be this close to achieving.
Bravo to Hillary and her supporters!! Keep talking and remember a vote for McCain is against the cheating lying scheming back-stabbing Obama's.
Let's unite against Obama and put a real american hero in office so that Hillary can run again in 2012!!!!!!!!!
Michelle speech last night was great.
Most people don't seem to realized that most of Clinton's supporters have already gone over to Obama. Those that have not are the Rush Limbaugh "Operation Chaos" pseudo-Clinton supporters. If Clinton had won, they were not going to vote for her because they were "plants" to try to defeat her. They are now causing a disturbance in Denver because Rush has told them to do so. They are not true Clinton supporters.
She was probably asking for money.
Hillary is being very gracious.
By the way, Rasmussen reports a 3-point drop for Barry.
I don't think very many people are "highly anticipating" any of Senator Clinton's speeches.
Clinton supporters need to "WAKE UP & SMELL THE COFFEE!!!"
It was a good fight, but Obama won.
Clinton supporters are commiting political suicide for Hillary & they fail to realize SHE STILL HAS A FUTURE IN POLITICS which they are ruinning for her "right now!!"
ESPECIALLY THE PUMA ORGANIZATION!!!! YOU ARE DESTROYING YOUR OWN CANDIDATE'S FUTURE IN POLITICS!!! duh!!!!
That's what I'm talking about! Party Unity!!!!!!
I guess CNN does not like my comments.
LETS STOP THE BASHING LETS STOP THE HE SAID SHE SAID DEMS TIME TO UNITE AND UNITE NOW LETS HELP THE CLINTONS AND THE OBAMAS THEIR TRYING LET HIS SUPPORTERS HER SUPPORTES UNITE NOW AND DEFEAT MCCAIN IN THE FALL AT THE END OF THE DAY WE ALL KNOW WE CANT AFFORD ANOTHER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UNITE UNITE LETS GET BARACK OBAMA ELECTED!!!!!!!!!
forgot to MENTION
MICHELLE HIT IT OUT OF THE BALL PARK!!!!!!!
Michelle, you were eloquent and hit on all key points without sounding contrived . You and your family touched me so much that I was moved to tears. Your daughters are too cute. I can't wait for to see you and your beautiful family in the White House.
P.S. Let the haters do what they do best. Fairminded people throughout the world who respect intelligence, woman with integrity and vision love the Obama's.
Obama 08 & 12,
Michele 2016!
Hillary, stay away from these people. They are losers!
Time to come together!!!
Great speech by Michelle and nice of Hillary to call her.
Now, we need to stop watching CNN- they are the ones spreading rumors and lies and trying to create trouble and controversy. They have NOTHING to report!!!
The only question Wolf Blitzer asks delegates, govenors or pundits is about Hillary supporters feeling bad. I will be emailing CNN about how poor they did last night!
The supposed coverage of the convention last night was horrible. I will be watching Jim Lehrer from now on.
CNN didn't even show half of the speakers!!! They just kept talking and talking and talking about the same old rhetoric!! How is that reporting?
Then they were complaining that *nobody said this or somebody should've said that*. Meanwhile, some of the stuff was being said- but they were yapping so dang much, they missed it!!
Great news coverage, really great CNN!!!!!
I think I can find the same coverage in TMZ.com.
I love America ! For the First time in my life I am proud to be an American. Do you think we beleive you, Michelle you will say anhting to get him elected
That's was nice of Hillary. What a gal! Soon she will be speaking
to the new "first lady." But then again, Hillary spoke well of McCain
during the primaries. Whose side is she really on????
Well done Hillary. Just as Michelle reached out to Laura Bush, I am sure she will do the same with Hillary. I honestly believe both sides of the campaign run will work together well and soon.
The party can say what they want to, we have listened, we have heard. We are women who had confidence in Clinton and now we are woman who have confidence in McCain.
You are selling an inferiour ticket and any one who has any commonsense and will not fall for the rhetoric you keep spewing already knows it.
146 days in the Senate.
Degrades America overseas.
Pays his female workers less than McCain.
Has no public accomplishments.
Has no record of being bi-partisan.
45% death tax over 3.5 mil is our American dream.
Voted for Bush oil policy.
Dems ignored Bush when he called for comprehensive energy policies, claiming no supply issues. What about the new global demand.
Obamas policies want goverment to enforce restrictions and limitations on the people.
I may sound like a republican, but I'm just a democrat with something to loose.
McCain will not change Roe vs Wade because it won't happen.
McCain is Green.
McCain is a leader we can be confident going forward with.
McCain is going to give Americans better access to Healthcare and will conclude the war in the way that we need to.
CNN's coverage of the Democratic Convention was completely lacking. It seemed like you guys were covering yourselves, not the convention. I wanted to see and hear more of the speeches, and not more of the same old rhetoric from the same old journalists. I can make my own decisions about what was important and what was not if you would have shown it. Instead, viewers only heard your take on the events. For your coverage of the first night of the convention, you guys get an "F." I had to go to the DNC website to watch live coverage without all the CNN crappy opinions.
ALL NEGATIVE COMMENTS POSTED ABOUT MICHELLE OR HILLARY ARE THE WORKS OF REPUBLICANS. DON'T LET THEM STEAL OUR THUNDER THEY KNOW THEY CAN'T WIN. REPUBLICANS ARE LEAVING THEIR PARTY AND JOINING DEMOCRATS BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT MORE OF THE SAME IN JOHN MCSHAME.
Hillary said to Michelle'I loved the color of your dress so I went and bought a suit set just like it".
Dont trust the billarys, they will NOT and I repeat they will NOT take an AA young man who is not an elitist for president
she still did not recognize or voiced SHE LOST
becareful of the clintons
they are not trustworthy.
JOHN MCCAINS TAX PLAN: GIVE TAX BREAKS TO THE RICH AND UHHHH MAYBE THEY CREATE ON OR TO MORE POSITION IN THE WORK FORCE ..UHMMMM SENATOR WE DID THAT THE LAST 7 1/2 YEARS ...
I guess if the Obama's won't make amends then Hillary will have to do it (to help the Obamas ?!)...
The speeches were great – the talking heads that are "the news" are getting more and more STUPID daily. You listening CNN? You are like Jr. High kids with your commentary.
Such a shame, Hillary should be the nominee. I respect her more and more.
Hillary puts others first, shame Michelle couldn't do the same and answer her call.
Thank you Hillary. Lets continue to unify the party, everyone come on board for the future of our children and our families. Lets stop the bickering and fighting and coem together for a better America.
PUMA's please realize what is at stake here...........I bet Hillary will have a great positon in Obamas cabinet, I hope she will be a supreme court justice!!!
This is news?
I think that was the gracious thing to do. And I'm sure Michelle was busy with the convention and her precious little girls or she would have answered.
The people that think the worst are the ones that have the worst feelings about THEMSELVES.
We don't need the PUMA negativity. We have to take back our country or it may be lost forever in WW 3 because of the warmonger.
Obama/Biden '08
I have to put this on the blog somewhere
Have anyone seen or heard about the New Attack Ad John McCain just put out about the 2 Obama kids now thats really hitting low, you do not bother anyones kids especially when they are small like that, I believe sence he do not have anyone with any intellegents leading him all this will come back to bite him back.
Obama 08
Man, those two women are so smart, tough, and inspirational....I hope to see them work together in the upcoming Obama administration.
To the PUMAS – please understand that by voting McCain you are voting against Hillary's life work.
Obama/Biden 08 – but I'd like to see Hillary as Secretary of State!!!
Last night I was VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED with CNN. They didn't even cover Nancy Pelosi, Barack's sister or other regualr citizens giving their speeches. I watched it on C-Span. Luckily my mom called & asked if I was watching is sister speak & I said, I don't see her on CNN & she told me turn it on C-Span I was able to watch a small portion of what she said. CNN is so biased. I will be watching coverage on some other station because they totally turned me off last night. But on a happier note, Michelles's speech was awsome, moving, & powerful. I pray that Obama win's the election. And to all you Hillary supporters..as far as I'm concerned, you are not a real democrat if you are going to vote for McCain just because she didn't win the nomination. Most of you are probably republican's who switched parties to vote for her in the primaries anyway. Sellouts!!!!!!
I switched to PBS last night too – we've seen enough of the CNN staff analyzing endlessly over non-news items. David Gergen is the only reason I'll check out CNN during the convention.
I could hardly hold back the tears watching Michelle Obama's story of hardship, struggle and misery. It was truly an Oscar winning perfomance. I loved the bit about Barak always keeps his word, well tell that to John McCain on public financing of election campaigns. The bit about a new age of politics of hope not fear, so her husband didn't release and post off leaflets to people in Ohio showing rusty closed gates and empty factories to frighten Clinton supporters.
As a Hillary supporter, I was impressed and moved by Michelle's speech. It was genuine and does a lot to move toward closure. While I can't help to think what might have been, as a supporter of Clinton and the Democratic ideals, the best way to honor Clinton and her life long service, is to trust her judgment and follow her lead on the journey toward a place called UNITY.
Gracious and magnanimous. That's our girl!
She most likely calling her to thank her for such a wonderful speech and for the recognition she gave Clinton. I hope to GOD Bill will get over himself and man up to do the right thing.
Michelle cannot return calls? Very rude!
Well done Hillary.
Michelle was probably still at the DNC or was leaving it when the call came in.
Democrats please do not the GOP use us or divide our party... This Is Our Party- Our Time To Shine!!!
NO MORE GOP- Destroying our lives....
No matter what the Clintons do the media will still blame Hillary and Bill if Obama loses this election. I can't bare watching any of the news programs anymore. I loved watching The SituationRoom with Wolfe-but now there are just too many pundits. All saying the same negative things. I am black and I am tired of the bias reporting by all the media.. I understand that they need a story. I wish they would stop the speculations and just report the facts. Not what they think will happen, may happen, want to happen, or might happen.
How sweet of her????????
Hillary ... please take John "did you know I was a POW" McCain apart tonight ... it should be easy as he is a fraud constantly draping himself in his shop-warn POW cloak. We are all sick to death of hearing about his one noteable lifetime event, which of course means absolutely nothing in the scheme of things.
"widely praised" ???? By who? CNN? Typical. It was panned by nearly everyone else. Trying to nicen up the ice queen, I didnt buy it. No one else with a pulse did either.
I
Its seems as if the media is obsessed with promoting the republican agenda of dividing the democratic party by constantly harping on the Hillary Clinton supporters more than Obama's historic candidacy. Are the media;including the "left wing media" really rooting for a Mccain win, or is it just for the sake of ratings.
All you Obamabots and PUMAs, time to get together. The Dems cannot win without unity. A house divided cannot stand. Wake up people, get over your emotions and start using your head.
No negative comments are not posted by Republicans! I am democrat and don't like Michele or her husband and at this moment do not plan to vote for her husband.
Michelle speech was not the greatest – PLEASE! Caroline speech was better!
I thought Mrs. Obama's speaech was touching, moving and gracious to everyone including Sen. Clinton. I saw that as a positive step. Look we need the Clinton's they are the most sucessful power couple the democrats have had in over 40 years. so lets unite and let's take back the white house.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the DNC convention yesterday. Clinton has made it clear that she is standing behind Obama and the Dems. I will stand behind Obama too now that she has officially confirmed that she is not running for president.
Obama/Biden/Clinton 08
So, "Democrat for McCain", when you say that McCain will not change Roe v Wade, are you saying that McCain is a liar? Because I remember him saying that it would be a top priority appointing the most conservative judges to overturn Roe v Wade. Or was McCain just pandering to the religious right like Bush did, with no intention of keeping his promise?
Also, the only way that "McCain is Green" is if you mean that is green with envy of Obama's popularity. The only way his energy policy is green is if he's recently discovered green oil.
to Dem Unite – we would unite as long as Hillary is shown respect for the 18 million votes she received.
I watched it all on Public TV so I was actually able to hear the presenters and thought they all did well. Gave me hope for our country. I am ready for unity. We need to get united, there is too much at stake. I would expect a gracious professionalism from both Hillary and Michelle and think we need to leave all the negative speculation to junior high kids and reality tv drama queens.
Obama/Biden in 08
Don't you see. Hill is going to ask Michelle to be her running mate in 2012!
BUB
The media is making a circus out this........they are greatly exaggerating the PUMAs. Many of the "PUMAs" are just Republicans trying to hijack the election and the media is allowing them to do it.
I think the two of them are very similar. Strong successful women in thier own right. I hope they do become friends in the futre.
Remember Michelle is the angry, petulant figure who, during the primary campaign, said that she would "have to think long and hard before she could vote for Hillary Clinton". During the last few months when Michelle has been silent and barely visable, she has been undergoing an image make-over. She is now a product of all that slick training and the speech she read from the teleprompter was completely scripted for her and rehearsed repeatedly to make sure she could "sell" her new image. She is still the same angry woman we met a year ago, just repackaged to sell.
Please "upon further review", get a life! This is why so many Hillary Clinton supporters can't get behind Barack Obama. The people in his camp and his followers are etremely mean spirited and can't just take a simple 'reach out' from Sen Clinton as anything other than genuine and anything other than gracious. You all go on the attack.
Kudos to the speech. If it was solely based on Michelle Obama's speech I would vote for Barack Obama. Not yet though. And kudos to Hillary Clinton for taking the high road.
Some where out there the media is trying to paint the Clintons as HORRIBLE people. Nice way to UNITE the party.
Hillary needed to call. Michelle Obama gave one of the most moving speeches ever and said some very nice things about her.
MO / BO '08 / '12
There will be unity believe it or not. Hillary will make sure of that. Stop listening to the repugs trying to steer you in the direction of an outburst from her. The PUMAS that are not coming over are republicans. Its a setup.
pumas make me sick. so unamerican, gross
Democrat for McCain "I may sound like a republican, but I'm just a democrat with something to loose."
_____________________________________________________
1. The word is LOSE!!
2. If you have confidence in Clinton, then you are betraying her by voting for McCain. Comparing policies to policies, Obama and Clinton are virtually identical. It's like Coke and Pepsi (slight differences, but still cola). If you don't like Obama's plan and policies, you weren't really a Clinton Supporter. You were just voting for her because of who she is and what she is.
I COMMEND YOU, HILLARY. AND I HOPE YOU CONTINUE WITH THIS POSITIVE MESSAGE!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12
Nice progress!
Obama/Biden '08
I agree with Chipster's comments (above). CNN's coverage was completely lacking. I went to the DNC website to get "true" live coverage of the convention speakers. You guys talk too much!
Good grief. We're already campaigning for Michelle Obama in '16? Can we please get through this election first?
Michelle gave a good speech, but it is JUST a speech that she practiced over and over and then read from a teleprompter. (words that someone else wrote)
Michelle and Barry: Mr. and Mrs. Teleprompter with cute kids that they exploit and deny it later.
The fact remains that Barack is still too green for the White House.
The choice of Biden as VP magnifies that.
Hillary gets it. Too bad the stupid PUMAs don't...
Astoundingly important news. Hillary knows how to use a telephone. And this is relevant HOW?
Two phenomenal women! It was very gracious of Hillary to call to congratulate Michelle on such a moving and thoughtful speech. Both of these women are great examples for our daughters and our sons. May we all manage to follow their unity lead.
McCain's reasoning for 7+ houses is because he was a POW and didn't have a place of his own while he was.
Dear Hillary Supporters,
For those of you full of so much hate and ignorance, believe that if she decides to run in 2012 or any other year, she will need Obama's supporters.
Throughout this campaign so many people were claiming they didn't know the Obama's. I didn't know him either; the point is you don't want to know them. Ignoranance can be overcame. This is a free country and Obama made his choice and the best man won both times. If Hillary would have won, Obama would not have been on the ticket. So, get a life and get over it. When Obama wins whether you like him or not he will still be your President and represent everyone.
PUMA = JUDAS
IF NOT HILLARY THEN MCCAIN = JUDAS
Hillary a true First Lady.
Michelle . . . NOT!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T-TRUST-HILLARY!
SHE-WILL-PRETEND-THAT-SHE-IS--SUPPORTING-OBAMA-SO--SHE-WOULD--NOT-BE-BLAMED-AT-THE-END.
IF–OBAMA-LOSES-IT-WILL-BE-ONLY-HILLARY'S-FAULT!
The first day of the convention was well done. The message was what it was planned to be and what everybody perceived.
Now we can all be overly critical and tear the best laid plans to pieces, and we can all also offer supportive, diplomatic suggestions.
What I do not understand is, Why was Democratic Strategist, James Carville even in the picture since he was so critical. And I couldn't believe Anderson was right there with him. What the heck were they thinking or not.
Why would a Democratic Strategist openly piss on the parade, if he is a Democratic Party Supporter? Maybe he and Anderson will be all praise when they see Hillary tonight.
Michelle rocks! Purely inspirational! What a lady!
Hillary is trying to connect the two supporters!! Another reason why she is the best that we have~~~
Michelle's speech was excellent.! She and Barrack are good people. Hillary should have been recognized for her accomplishment and Michelle was sensitive to that.
Great!
What, so now Michelle Obama is snubbing Hillary Clinton by not taking her phone call? NOT a good move. The Obamas are getting awfully cocky especially for being so new to the political arena.
Clinton calls Michelle Obama....what?
never barak obama puma
did you fall out of bed at 3:00am and hit your head ?
Hillary will announce that she will not be running in 2012 tonight.
Is it possible that Hillary is damaged goods?
How much damage has the "pumas" and their buds done to Hillary?
I sincerely doubt that I could vote for someone who has generated as much spite and hatred by losing.
I am an Obama supporter. I never supported Hillary, I don't like her and I don't trust her.
HOWEVER – in the past few weeks I have opened my eyes to the true media bias against Hillary. I never really saw it before, because I was in agreement with most of the criticism of her , but now I realize how blatently one-sided the coverage has been.
It's not Obama's fault, but this truly is an Obama love-fest by the media. It's getting sickening. Maybe I could just listen to the speeches at the convention, then turn it off when the commentary comes on.
This comment board proves that die-hard Clinton supporters are a truly hateful group of people.
They probably didn't even listen to Michelle's speech, and have they been able to answer every single call that comes on their cell phone?
How was Michelle supposed to know it was Hillary calling? Unless she had Hillary's number programmed in.
its not surprising that the GOP is using the cheapest possible tactics.
3 AM call to McCain? LOL. Good luck finding him awake at 11 PM. if someone does manage to wake him up, he will be startled and go "omg, bomb? which country should we invade now?"
Thousands of lives lost in Iraq so these republicans can add more money to their retirement funds.
Just remember this before you vote republican -
Your tax $$ -> Iraq -> Halliburton -> GOP.
sung to Amy winehouse:
They tried to get me to vote democrat; I said NO, NO, NO
They tried to get me to vote republican; I said NO, NO, NO
The two parties here they have to GO, GO, GO!!
VOTE FOR LIBERTY!! BARR '08 http://www.lp.org
Please CNN, try posting something logically asking for unity in this country, instead of trying to stir the pot and create more ratings……
Michelle gave a very strong and compelling speech last night. As someone who knows his father went through much of the same things her father did, but never showed the aches and pains he had from working the physical labor he did right up until his last day, I respect what she said. I can also closely relate to what she said about him and about the only thing on his mind during all of that was hope for his children. He had a tough life, working sick days a week for years in a factory, but would often tell me, somehow with a smile every time, that everything he did in life was worth it if he could be sure his children would have a better life then he had. That's part of the American dream. The heart and courage of this country and it's people.
As for Hillary, Irespect her for what she did, and what she's accomplished. That's what everyone in here should do. In the same breath, for those that are still angry with her not winning, the hatred gets yourself, and this country, no where. It only hurts all of us more and creates tension for so many people. For those that make negative comments toward her still, because you have never supported her, you do nothing but create tension between many people in this country also. The words of anger and hatred drive a spike between people in this country regardless of who you support (democratic, republican, independent, male, female, purple, green, etc.). We need to all be adults about this and remember that the people that all of this effects is our neighbors, our families, and ourselves. This is a time when so many of us have economic hardships that we must overcome. We all have a global competitive society that creates so many tensions within, and between, communities outside of this wonderful country. Yet, for some reason we as Americans continue to fight our own citizens and neighbors from within. We continue to raise animosity, anger, jealousy, and hatred toward one another and it continues to make us loose ground, and respect, in this world.
To everyone who is saying 'Hillary 2012' or 'Hillary 2016', and I respect that regardless of who I support, but if you ruin the election for Barack Obama this time around, it can be confidently said that she will have an amazingly difficult, possibly impossible, time being able to garner the needed votes next time the runs. Regardless of what may be right, there will be many people angry with her. Obama had 18+ million voters also and Hillary can not afford to disenfranchise those voters for any presidential campaign she may have in the future (the same as he can't disenfranchise her supporters).
Voting on revenge does NOTHING to help this country with the terrible state it's currently in, and her supporters will loose many of the political battles/stands they believe in if McCain wins because of their votes in November. You want to vote for someone who has almost all polar opposite beliefs then Clinton praised and believed in when she was running? You want to loose all of those battles, without even having a chance to fight them, with McCain in office. Did you really believe in what she said, she fought for, and she believed in, or did you believe in some idealogical image of her in office without any of what was behind it?
All that being said, anyone can understand a person being upset because their candidate did not win, but with some time for a breather and to think you must remember that some things are bigger then anyone of us individually. Remember if you vote for McCain you throw away the believes of Hillary, the 18 million that supported her, Obama and the 18 million that supported him, and hurt the future of this country. Are you willing to let your bitterness harm those many people (those close to you, those you believed in, those you love, etc.) and their beliefs?
Stop insulting Hillary by refusing to support Barack Obama.
The issues that Hillary Clinton has worked so tirelessly for–expanded access to healthcare, a woman's right to choose, the restoration of America's standing in the world–have been just as tirelessly opposed by John McCain and the GOP. If you refuse to support Obama in November you are standing in opposition to Hillary and thwarting her lifetime of hard work.
What's more, you will irreversibly damage her entire future. At BEST, Hillary will be seen as powerless and unable exercise leadership in regard to her supporters. At WORST, she will be seen as conniving to sabotage her own party at the most crucial political moment in a generation. Either way, her career will be over.
Could you live with that?
I would ask Hillary if reverand Hagee knows tropical storm Gustaf is going to exact vengence on the RED STATES for backing McCain.
I cannot believe that this country fell for Obama' who has no real experience all I can figure is must be his "carisma" that got him this far.
Hillary has knowledge, experience and substance. I am in mourning for my country. Unfortunatlly I am not alone and McCain will probably get elected.
BREAKING NEWS: Hillary left Michelle a message!
Seriously?
You people are unreal. You just cannot accept that there are Democrats that are not buying what the Obamas are selling. You have to make up nasty comments, call anyone who disagrees with you unintelligent (typically with lots of typos in your post...) and other insulting remarks. Gee. I wonder why those of use who have questions about things like – oh – the fact that Hillary would have had the nom had Dean seated the full Florida delegation back when he should have instead of now????
There are PLENTY of lifelong registered Democrats who don't agree with the Obamas and your insulting childish behaivor is not going to change that. You are the ones who need to grow up with your really overused "yes we can" rhetoric. You remind me of other large groups of people rallying around charismatic speakers on the basis of their speaking ability.
Michelle was disingenous, particularly in her comment about Hillary given Michelle flat out stated she WOULD NOT vote for HIllary if she won the nomination. Yeah – that's party unit for you! Try hypocrisy.
Please CNN, try posting something logically asking for unity in this country, instead of trying to stir the pot and create more ratings……
Michelle gave a very strong and compelling speech last night. As someone who knows his father went through much of the same things her father did, but never showed the aches and pains he had from working the physical labor he did right up until his last day, I respect what she said. I can also closely relate to what she said about him and about the only thing on his mind during all of that was hope for his children. He had a tough life, working six days a week for years in a factory, but would often tell me, somehow with a smile every time, that everything he did in life was worth it if he could be sure his children would have a better life then he had. That's part of the American dream. The heart and courage of this country and it's people.
As for Hillary, Irespect her for what she did, and what she's accomplished. That's what everyone in here should do. In the same breath, for those that are still angry with her not winning, the hatred gets yourself, and this country, no where. It only hurts all of us more and creates tension for so many people. For those that make negative comments toward her still, because you have never supported her, you do nothing but create tension between many people in this country also. The words of anger and hatred drive a spike between people in this country regardless of who you support (democratic, republican, independent, male, female, purple, green, etc.). We need to all be adults about this and remember that the people that all of this effects is our neighbors, our families, and ourselves. This is a time when so many of us have economic hardships that we must overcome. We all have a global competitive society that creates so many tensions within, and between, communities outside of this wonderful country. Yet, for some reason we as Americans continue to fight our own citizens and neighbors from within. We continue to raise animosity, anger, jealousy, and hatred toward one another and it continues to make us loose ground, and respect, in this world.
To everyone who is saying 'Hillary 2012' or 'Hillary 2016', and I respect that regardless of who I support, but if you ruin the election for Barack Obama this time around, it can be confidently said that she will have an amazingly difficult, possibly impossible, time being able to garner the needed votes next time the runs. Regardless of what may be right, there will be many people angry with her. Obama had 18+ million voters also and Hillary can not afford to disenfranchise those voters for any presidential campaign she may have in the future (the same as he can't disenfranchise her supporters).
Voting on revenge does NOTHING to help this country with the terrible state it's currently in, and her supporters will loose many of the political battles/stands they believe in if McCain wins because of their votes in November. You want to vote for someone who has almost all polar opposite beliefs then Clinton praised and believed in when she was running? You want to loose all of those battles, without even having a chance to fight them, with McCain in office. Did you really believe in what she said, she fought for, and she believed in, or did you believe in some idealogical image of her in office without any of what was behind it?
All that being said, anyone can understand a person being upset because their candidate did not win, but with some time for a breather and to think you must remember that some things are bigger then anyone of us individually. Remember if you vote for McCain you throw away the believes of Hillary, the 18 million that supported her, Obama and the 18 million that supported him, and hurt the future of this country. Are you willing to let your bitterness harm those many people (those close to you, those you believed in, those you love, etc.) and their beliefs?
To those Obama maniacs who are bashing Hillary supporters...
We don't like Obama. He is not deserving of the job of President of the US. He can be a governor, senator but you got to have a RECORD that we can look at to run for the biggest job in the nation. Sorry we believe that McCain is more worthy.
I wish that they would show more of the PUMAs on interviews as they look like such totally clueless idiots each time.
Notably, all the PUMAs are "nobodies" in the sense of being anybody within the Democratic Party, and I'm sure by Friday they will all have hitched up their trailers, stocked up on smokes, and headed back to the boonies from whence they came.
I'm so EXCITED!!!
And I just can't HIDE IT!!
I'm about to lose control and I think I LIKE IT!!!
So Let's GO OBAMA!!
With your sidekick BIDEN!!!
We need CHANGE you can BELIEVE IN – and no one can DENY IT!!!
OBAMA / BIDEN – 2008-2016!!! YES WE CAN!!
Thanks Hillary – I know you will ROCK THE STADIUM tonight too... YOU MUST!!!
I was glad to see Ted Kennedy and hear him speak. I don`t understand it when people continue to say they don`t know enough about the Obamas. I know what the problem is and you do to . He`s BLACK. GET OVER IT. He`s as intellegent as most people. If their skin was white there would not be a problem. This is 2008 act like it . I`m a senior citizen and I`m tired of the way we have to live While the rich get richer.Prices are rising but our pensions stay the same.Buy food or medicine. can`t do both.