those of you criticizing the Obamas for having their kids at the convention are the same ones who would be asking "what are they hiding?" if they didn't have their kids there.

AWW SO CUTE HOW THEY THOUGHT OF THE JONAS BROTHERS!! JUST RANDOM LOL!!!

Cute alert!

If you don't like Obama, fine, but who the hell has a problem with a 10 and 7 year old? Some of you are seriously heartless people if you are attacking Obama's daughters.

I would love to see your daugther raise an Child that is ADD and His or her father has been gone seven months of the year for the last four years and you grand child is only seven.We are to teach him that His Dad is defending a country that sames to have a problem supporting a Man that is the same raceas his dad. It appears that it is still ok for us to serve but do not even think about leading.

Wow, are you Repubs and PUMAs nasty, bitter, vindictive people. You should all be terribly ashamed of yourself.

Granted, this is not news. It's cute, and that's all. But the vitriol which you display really makes me fear for the future of this country.

Well that's it! Anyone who would let their children listen to the Jonas Brothers is not getting my vote! And Miley Cyrus is ugly and sounds like a man!

Nice family. I can't wait till they are in the Whitehouse. We are going to get our country back. Good times are a coming. Be not afraid people,Obama will do us all proud.

i know this is the day for woman, but as a democrat i love condelezza rice, president bush has been on a vacation. but condi has been running the country she's a woman that im proud of to. i love mrs obama as well. my daughter, and granddaughters, neices and daughter in laws can look up to not just hillary..but all the woman who have gave of themselves so much service to this wonderful country of ours.

why we have to see how O. talks to his kids, why these cute little ones are being exploited again? They did not show any better relationship than millions of parents and kids have together. And, I bet there are better families than this one, and worse too. Nothing extraordinary on this family. If it would be, they would not show off this much. Even stars do not publish their kids this much.
I would not do this to my kids.

For sake of your kids, stop using them in politics, on stage. They are still little, and do not even know what to do, what is it about. Let them enjoy their childhood, stop using them. This is not reality show, this is politics.

Why even put this here, CNN?

It just gives the right-wingers more time to spew hate. Who needs to see that directed at anyone's family?
I guess next week we'll see these stories about McCain's mom.

I am a middle age woman and I am tired of hearing about these sour old women who are still harping about Hillary Clinton and still not over it on her loss. GET OVER IT!!! They seem to fit the profile of single older woman who probably are divorced and hate men. They need to not be sour anymore and move forward

the republicans can say all they want it wont work this time obama going to win landslide

I was reading about another article where some McLame supporters were talking about how much experience Mc Cain has over Obama….But they never say what kind of experience. Could it be experience in failing to secure a nomination for commander in chief. Could it be experience in failed marriage. Could it be experience as a POW which should help us alot in the current war and future ones. Experience in healthcare, economy,home forclosures,etc.

The experience excuse is no longer valid since Obama has Biden's 35 years of government and foreign policy.

What the peanut gallery republicans don't realize is that Obama has a better staff than McWar. People that are well organized and very capable of handling the current issues that we are faced with. When I look at Mc Shame, I think of JibJab.com

I agree with Charles. CNN is pro McCain, aleast the ones in charge at CNN are. Most other media outlets practice more fairminded reporting so they probably won't print this.

When Chelsea made appearances with HRC, it was pimping her out, with the Obamas it's soooooo cute. Remember, we never even heard Chelsea speak until she was 27 yrs. old. The Obamas give a 7 yr old the mic.

Why aren't you using John Roberts on night time prime convention coverage? He is much better than most of you, has years of convention experience, and is on a first name basis with Joe Biden and many Washington insiders. Are you afraid that he will show the rest of you up?

apparently the kids are smarter than dad they heard him say he was in St. Louis when he was in Kansas City.

What a beautiful family!

My Ultimate last Comment to CNN. Bless you! You tried to get it right… But? Did you…

I believe I have more in common with Michelle Obama than i do Hillary. I am a first generation college graduate of immigrant parents. My parents were both factory workers who worked hard to put their children through college. I used to like the Clintons ( along time ago) but no more. Thye have their own agendas and forget abt everyone else. No Clinton in 08, 12 or any other time ever! They have brought about enough disgrace, disrespectfulness, and lies to last a lifetime.

This a fluff article meant to point out the single mindedness of our youth during what is a tumultuous time to us grown-ups, and some of you DISGUSTING people have to nerve to attack two little girls?!?!?!

I truly hope God never blessed you with children of your own. I pray for them if they have to have parents like you who are called to raise them to be upstanding decent citizens. Wouldn"t be surprised if they have no respect for you at all!

GROW UP!!

Obama had all the momentum and insted of swallowing
his pride and chosen Hillary the elitist in him got in the way
and that we cannot forgive.

whiners get a life

I just cant believe how mean and nasty some people can be….this might not be news but is refreshing and positive in the midst of so much negativity from the mccain campaign

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-12

Most of the people post on the forum are reidculous. They are a nice family. You may disagree with his policies but you can deny this is close connected family.

As for the people claiming CNN is pro Obama has to be more honest with themselves. There is only two stations [tv or radio] that are left leaning which is MSNBC and Air America. Cnn is right of center. There may be more talk about obama but a lot more negative topics.

I mean is there really a riff between hillary and barack. Maybe, but cnn makes it sound like this is the issue in the campaign. Every time McCain opens his mouth it never gets covered.

I hardly ever see CNN talk about his awful veteran voting record and the ratings he gets from all the veteran organizations. I never see them talk about all the horrible jokes he tells about rape and bombin iran. I never see them talking about the fact that he came back from the POW camp and left his wife who was in a terrible car accident and then married a younger rich woman hmmm

CNN never talks about McCains energy policy where he gives a prize for someone to develop a car battery but doesnt say that who will invest millions of dollars to win that prize and that most money given to research is for the resarch and not for the end product.

IF CNN wanted to be pro obama they could…..trust me there would be a lot of ammo

I've come to the conclusion that truely most americans are racist, sadistic and just plain inhumane. Say what you will about Barack and Michelle, but to condemn sending little girls to the moon like that narcisstic tool "Marge Hibbing Mn" said, is just pathetic and cowardly. Why why why are you picking on young and innocent children for God's sakes? Whats wrong with you people? Disgusting. People like this just show how simple minded and inferior they are. They act like they're so tough behind a computer screen. Pathetic..

What a wonderful family!

The girls are sooo cute..and so is dad lol

HILLARY CLINTON WILL GET THE MOST ATTENTION AT THE CONVENTION HALL AS WE WILL SEE TONIGHT.
THANKFULLY HER LOYAL SUPPORTERS WILL BE UNITED BEHIND HER NO MATTER WHAT SHE SAYS ABOUT SUPPORTING OBAMA. HILLARY'S HEART IS WITH HER SUPPORTERS ALL THE WAY TO THE NEXT ELECTION IN 2012.

can we talk about the issues please????

Will never never vote for Obama and I do really want this time around Democrat loss. I will never register again as Dem. MaCain should thank others for wining my vote. Joke Obama and joke America.

Start thinking America … do you know the only thing we are exporting from this country is only Weapon.

didn't Obama say he wasn't going to exploit his children anymore, didn't Hillary Clinton get told she was pimping Chelsea out. What is the difference here, and once again Obama says one thing and does another.

CNN does not just report politics. CNN tries to creat politics!

Best political team, yeah right.

I stopped watching you guys long time ago. C-SPAN is much better.

Your ratings are going down!

These girls are dolls and stole the convention last night.

Reading these comments one wouldn't think that there is an upcoming election at a very crucial time in America.
Obama's kid's are without question very cute but do they really have to be part of the political campaign.?
I find Obama extremely immature and inexperienced and Biden will not be able to fill that void .
What really is Obama's message now , running on change won't do the trick anymore , he has changed his mind too often , or perhaps that is what he meant.

Some people on here complain about everything. If the kids didn't come in stage they would probably say that Michelle was neglecting them.

Didn't Hillary and Bill expose Chelsea to the political campaign trail early on? She turned out ok.

You guys are just a bunch of whiners, hoping that McCain wins and saying it enough so that you can believe yourself. The old man is past his prime and not fit to be president.

For all of those who have made negative comments about this, I can only say how pathetic can you get? It just proves that you can not even acknowledge a wonderful speech and a warm family portrait. Too bad there isn't a Whiners Anonymous, because you all need a meeting. You define immature bitterness.

here is a reality check to the people who are using the latest gallup Poll to say McCain is winning.

That poll is based on the 2004 election and who voted. That doesnt include the newly registered voters. Hence the millions who are left out of the poll. If you do a little bit of math , your pea size brain would register the fact that this would mean McCains lead is non existent. He'll lose by 10 points!

Very nice post "Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter". Obama supporters make me sick to my stomach whenever they open they mouths, but they are just following their chosen one – he is a great example to them.

By the way people: Did you hear Bill Clinton is voting McCain in November?

Go McCain!!!

Awesome kids and awesome family. If you have something bad to say about the Obama children, then you need therapy. Really – you're a very bad person deep down inside. Angry. Depressed. Pathetic.

Cute — my girls would probably agree!!!

I thought Obama was not going to "USE" his daughters again. Well they are on the cover of two magazines for September. I guess this another flip. If he did not want his family criticize he should not put them out there. They should have only been there for his speech on Thursday. He is unbelievable even using his young beautiful daughters for political gain.

polls show people are tired mccain

I am so sick of hearing Obama's name, and how do you know they
did a great job raising their kids? ARE YOU GOING TO SAY THAT WHEN THEY ARE OLDER AND GET CAUGHT SNIFFING GLUE
AND HANGING ON THE STREETS.The whole family needs to go away.

Lets see, Ive counted more than 10 people who are full of hate. Poor babies. Did you lose an election or something?

Marge Hibbing Mn August 26th, 2008 5:30 pm ET wrote:

It would be soooooooooooo nice if we could send the obama girls on a long trip maybe to the moon and have obama attached to them…wouldn't that be wonderful…I am so sick of the name obama obama I almost puke when I hear it.

This is pure evil. Why would you write something about these innocent girls. There is obviously a lot of hate in your heart. Please keep idiotic statements like this to yourself.

Hey you nuts – aren't you glad chelsea has never been seen on tv?

the youngest Obama girl is ugly

Only to Idiots. Think this Is FUN!!! They, "The Kids have to live long After "Barack OBama" and "His LIes"…. HIs Lies!!!! Not the Kids….
You Blaim Hillary….. Wake up….

PBS has better coverage – you can actually hear about something other than clinton clinton clinton clinton

CNN is glitter and glitz and spin

PBS is fair and unbiased

Polls are showing that people are getting tired of OBAMA..

Suprise, please. This had been reported by everyone for weeks that he was going to do this.

This is off subject but McCain is up +2 in the just released Gallup tracking poll 8/23-8/25. They are tied in the 2 other most recent polls.
Obama is supposed to get a bump up during the convention, but is falling instead. Is this HRC people bailing?

To Obama's supporters will not forget,

How sad that the Clinton's have to stoop so LOW to incur the favor of B. Hussein Obama's robots. Perhaps she could run as Republican?

Party unity?…my foot.

John and Cindy McCain have given to children all over the world. John McCain's son is serving in Iraq right now. The McCain's have adopted a child and saved her life and given her every opportunity. She is with them right now.

Obama has done none of these things. How dare you say John McCain has no love for small children? Who do you think you are?

And if the love of "small children" is your idea of what makes a good president, we're all in big trouble. Obama uses his kids like props -= just the way he uses everyone else. It's all about HIM.

I prefer the Jonas Brothers over "Daddy" too. Smart Kids. Go Ahead Marge, but do you think that is far enough??

I enjoyed this article CNN. I disagree with these haters who think this is not newsworthy. The fact that Obama is just a regular family man and not some secret muslim terrorist celebrity is, surprisingly, news to many people. I appreciate CNN setting the record straight.

Haha, some of you are taking this way too seriously. It's a lighthearted little anecdote about a nice family (and a preference many parents might relate to). That's all. It's not news, but it's also clearly not written in a negative way at all. Lighten up people, it's just meant to be FUNNY!

When is CNN going to put the same microscope on McCain and his wife that they have on Obama and his wife? I believe that most Americans know more about Obama and his wife than they do about McCain and his. I've noticed this trend for months, not just during the convention. Every possible negative/weak aspect has been raised about Obama and all I've heard about McCain is that he has 7 houses.
What does McCain have to prove during the election? What does he bring to the table that may be different than the previous 8 years of Bush. Sit back and watch yourselves one day.

Catherine

CNN sucks.

I would never thought anything negative could be said about Michele Obama's speech or her children. The speech was fantastic and inspirational. I was tearing up while she speaking. The children were absolutely adorable. As the previous poster mentioned…Hillary will need Obama supporters in 2012 and when that happens I certainly will turn the other and the millions other Obama supporters. You all crucified the Clintons when he was having his cigar smoked in the white house and disrespecting his wife and embarrasing her. Yes, that is someone I want leading the country a person who accepts her husband disrespect. Yeah a great role model for women!!!

I just read the posted comments- I want the kool-aid concession stand for the Obama-bots!
These kids were raised well? How do you know?
This family is so adorable? Oh please!
They seem OK- Michelle seems OK, but I am not voting for the best family portrait to run the country. If I was the McCain's are far more photogenic.

If you have a beef, Take it out on the parents. Don't attack those kids. They are just kids being kids, they wanted to see the Jonas Brothers, so does every other little girl in America. Get over it.

I am glad CNN showed this. It proves that even in the future First Family, they share the principles and excitment towards everything a normal family would.

Obama-Biden 2008

unless of course you don't know how many houses you have…then go for McBush.

Obama made a bad decision in choosing Biden as his veep. If he really wanted to make sure he would become president he should have picked the Jonas Bros as his vice presidents. Who doesn't love the Jonas Brothers or Obama right?

He!!!!!!! They!!!!!! Chose to use these poor LIttle Toto's… Him The Idiot Obama! Would y6ou put your Kids on Display like this????????

I thought Obama said he regretted having his daughter's involved in the campaign and would not do it again. Since that comment, we have been the daughters several times, including People Magazine (Why do people think Obama is a celebrity again?), at campaign "picnics," and now at the convention.

I think the best reason to vote for someone for President is that they have cute kids.

Obama daughters are too cute. McCain has no love for small children. McCain is attacking Obama's kids in his new attack ad calling Obama's girls "Brats".

I would never casts my vote for McCain nor any GOP leader.

With all the nasty negatives of the 19+ months and all the horrid ads, etc., what a refreshing moment. No it's not news, but what's wrong with a little bit of sunshine.

yes…. yessss… all of you dark-siders…..

let the hate flow through you….. yessssss

YOUR JOURNEY TO THE DARK SIDE IS ALMOST COMPLETE!

YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY- OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES…EVEN HIS OWN DAUGHTERS AREN'T THAT IMPRESSED WITH HIM!

These children are young, innocent and refreshing. Let's keep them out of your nasty political remarks. They don't deserve it.

TO: Marge Hibbing Mn August 26th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

It would be soooooooooooo nice if we could send the obama girls on a long trip maybe to the moon and have obama attached to them…wouldn't that be wonderful…I am so sick of the name obama obama I almost puke when I hear it.

MARGE, GO BACK TO YOUR DIRTY, HOT TRAILER WHERE YOU BELONG. America does not need your ignorance.

Geez, some of the folks commenting here are really a waste of carbon and oxygen.

Quit picking on children, for crying out loud.

i want to be adopted by them.i need some moral character adjustments.

IN READING SOME OF THESE POST. . .ONE CAN UNDERSTAND A COMMENT THAT "PEOPLE ARE MEAN"

MICHELLE OBAMA IS RIGHT!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

This looks like Obama Propaganda. What the cute little girls said. Fact is Michelle was rehearsed and made up. A lot of work went into her over the summer. "just one of the neighbors." Right. One who only likes America for what's in it for HER. One who has been as abrasive as they come, despite her Ivy League pedigree.

A lot of people might make it if they had affirmative action – like a generation of women who did it without such help. I don't admire her. She's taken from others, then rejected America. Now that she sees something in it for her, she's bbaaaaccckkkkk…………..pretending to have suffered and worked and made sacrifices. So have millions of Americans, and nobody picked up their tab on the way out.

cnn, you are a disgrace to the profession of journalism. You are the reason this country is in such mess. Do you think this is news???

HOW SWEET!

THEIR BEAUTIFUL PLAYFUL LITTLE GIRLS, GOOD JOB BARACK AND MICHELLE,

What a cute story. This is actually refreshing to read

CNN continues to censor comments from some posters. This forum is a joke.

and this has become the most respected news program in the world; are you serious?
CNN is the new FAUX NEWS!

I would vote for a Jonas brother before I would vote
for Obama.

Smann, if this was McCNN, this news would not be on here…

It seems to me that a lot of generated comments about CNN being pro-McCain is quite wrong…. the media, including CNN is Pro-Obama as seen through constant news and tidbits about him.

What a beautiful family!!

Obama '08!!

Okay, I read Obama's book and agreed with it, I saw him in person and was thrilled, when I heard that he payed off his student loans just last year I thought he is a lot like me. But as a father of two young girls when I read that they prefered the Jonas Brothers to seeing their dad I reached the point where I am at one with the Senator from Illinois and I can't wait til we are the President

Brainless people will attack little children. Rep. party you have no limit!

2024 Omalia Obama for President yeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

At this rate McCain only has to show up on Election Day. I wonder if "1000 ways to win and then lose an election before it starts" is trademarked yet?

I hope we all realize that McCain's maverick image has gone missing. He looks like the same guy, but this McCain is a sell-out. He has sold everything that he used to stand for in order to win the presidency.

If he has sold himself out, believe that it would be no problem for him to sell the American people out too.

I think the media is overstating a lot of issues and therefore spreading propaganda.The Democratic party is united, the media is dividing the party.As much as we all love Hillary Clinton, you must understand that Obama is the nominee and he won it fairly.You the media acts as though a favour was given to him.The media must stop corrupting peoples' mind.

The vast majority of you make me depressed for the future of this planet. You are ignorant and pathetic in your attempts to put down the future president of this country.

Hey CNN ask McCain about his statements about the girls?

Why does he parade his daughters around and put them on People magazine cover, yet he tells everyone they are off limits? What a hypocrite!

What about George Obama!!!!!!!!! He should include his half blood brother in all of this…too bad he dissed him.

These girls are adorable.

Wow..you are so cruel. This was a cute moment and just exemplified what a great family they are. It never ceases to amaze me how mean people can be. They cannot see past their hate and misery to smile at something heartwarming and wholesome. Sad state of affairs….

Leave the kid's alone.

Whatever!! Losers always have something to complain about. These are just innocent kids having a good time.

I have to admit, those little girls got me smiling and laughing. Yelling in the microphone, "I love you, daddy". Very real, very warm, very American.

Beautiful kids, beautiful parents perfect for the next President of the USA.

These "girls who will have everything their parents didn't" sure do expect alot. Obviously they are just as spoiled as any other rich kids. "Is it the Jonas Brothers?" Indeed!

Would they be better leaders, hmm? Like them the little girls. Herh herh herh.

CNN you are really becoming a Tabolid news media and it's going to hurt you in the long run. I think you can do better than that. It's nice they wanted the Jonas brothers but am sorry this is not news and most definately should not even be in the politics section. Please do a better job. Thank you.

This was the most akward part of the whole thing Monday. They missed their queues and their dad did not know which city he was in. How sad.

idoit

Steve TX 34 August 26th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Where are all the libs complaining that this is not news!!

We're not complaining because it's obvious that this isn't news you dumb ****.

Somehow the Jonas Brothers and the Obama girls seem more sincere than Mr. & Mrs. Obama!

Who cares? This is not news.

Their youngest daughter is a little fire cracker. LOL!

A beautiful family.

Thank you CNN.

That did it, I am voting for Obama.

I am so glad that we have such a reputable NEWS organization that we can trust and believe in.

Well, when you're 7 or 10, your priorities don't always align with your parents'.

Oh brother! I did not think anything negative could be said about two adorable little girls………. why don't you far-right-hate-mongers get a life?

omg out of that's going on CNN that's what you're posting?

I can't get over how adorable this family is.

Who the heck cares?

Where are all the libs complaining that this is not news!!

Is this news? McCNN lying low

It was the most annoying use of his kids in front of the camera yet. Obama loves his face on the big screen ….sweetie.

These girls are so cute and adorable……….Barack and Michelle did a GREAT job as parents. Obama/Biden will be GREAT for America too.

It would be soooooooooooo nice if we could send the obama girls on a long trip maybe to the moon and have obama attached to them…wouldn't that be wonderful…I am so sick of the name obama obama I almost puke when I hear it.

Well…. they do have more experience than their Father…

You PUMAs need to realize that what goes around comes around – you want to destroy's Obama's chances for this election so that Hillary can run in 2012? I hope you realize that she will then need Obama's supporters on board as well – and what are Obama supporters going to do? We're gonna remember exactaly what you are doing now – Hillary will never be nominated because for how you are all acting towards Obama. You are trying to help and support Clinton but all you are doing is destroying any chances she will have to run for president again.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 & 12