August 27, 2008
Posted: 12:05 PM ET

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Unity appears to be the Democrats' chief objective this week.
Unity appears to be the Democrats' chief objective this week.

DENVER, Colorado (CNN) — Think of the convention as a family budget: Over four days, you have to make tough decisions about how to allocate your resources — in this case balancing the competing needs of unifying the party, more thoroughly introducing Barack Obama, and making the case against Republican John McCain.

So far, there is a mix of "spending" on all three of those goals, but the amount of resources dedicated to unity is telling.

The Obama forces contend, probably with good reason, that those in the convention hall will leave Denver united. But with polls still showing a high percentage of Clinton voters either backing McCain or declaring themselves undecided, the Denver investment in unity is aimed at winning back those watching at home who wanted a different outcome here.

Top Obama aide David Plouffe says there are many reasons to be hopeful despite polls showing essentially a dead heat.

"We have more room to grow," is Plouffe's take. By that, he means McCain has the support of most Republicans already locked up, and that in camp Obama's view, most of the "available" voters out there are either Democrats still not at peace with Obama as their leader and, again in the Obama camp's view, independents who side with Democrats on most of the big issues.

There is ample polling data to back Plouffe's take.

But those same polls show lingering doubt about Obama's values and experience to serve as commander-in-chief.

Given those challenges, Scott Reed, who managed Bob Dole's unsuccessful campaign in 1996, looks at the Democratic convention at the halfway mark and says: "They are spending a LOT of capital on unity."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • John King


Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan   August 27th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

THOSE WITH EXPERINCE IN WARS, ANGER, TEMPER, WEALTH, SO?
THOSE WITH JUGDEMENT YES!

OBAMA HAS A CLEAR HEAD, NOT ANGRY, NON JUDGEMENTAL, NO TEMPER, HAS A HEART FOR HIS PEOPLE AND COUNTRY AND CAN COMMUNICATE WITH KNOWLDGE AND BRAINS.
HE ALSO WILL CONFRONT AND COMMUNICATE UNLIKE MCWAR WHO WILL DESTROY AND DEFEAT FIRST.
IT IS TIME FOR PEACE AND CHANGE WE ALL DESERVE

susan from nebraska   August 27th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The Democratic party is divided, and there is a lot of fighting within this group that wants to lead our country. If they can't get along with each other, how do they expect to promote a bipartisan atmosphere in Washington?

Obanana Hussein Binladin   August 27th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

All the Clinton supporters should fall in line and vote for Obama regardless of how they feel. The DNC is forcing everyone to get on the Obama cult bandwagon whether they like it or not. That is the democratic way.

sharon walker   August 27th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

HALF WAY TO ?

republicans are a joke   August 27th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Those of you who were going to vote for Hillary and Now Mccain . Remember us Obama supporters will remember this . What gets me ticked off is you can't open your eyes enough to see that the republicans are all smiles about what they are doing to us . If Barack loses in 2008 I will promise you Hillary will lose in 2012 .

We will remember
We will remember
We will remember ……………

Jose Cardenal   August 27th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

OBama is for the people
McCain is for the lobbyist who pay him .

Vote for change,

CUBANOS PARA OBAMA !

Denise   August 27th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Obama has a 100 point lead as far as the Electoral College Votes. Nuf said

anonymouys   August 27th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

we are not going to unify the party if you do forget the clinton poste no more article about the clinton cnn thats how we are going to unify the party

MWBuster   August 27th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I’ll vote for Obama for two reasons: First, because I don’t want another four years of GOP mendacity and dirty play. I mean, all politicians play dirty pool, but the GOP has taken it to heights of destructively selfish divisiveness and cronyism not seen since the days of the Teapot Dome scandal (refresh yourself on the details of that particular point in history – scary resemblance to Bush/Cheney and Big Oil/Haliburton). Second, because Hillary asked me to.
Interception24 – like Obama didn’t change his message? Since winning the primaries his message of change has been about changing his message on public campaign financing, telecom immunity in the FISA bill, gun control, NAFTA, “tuning” his Iraq troop pull out position, etc.. He has made an OJ Simpson-like dash to the middle that makes Hillary look like a picture of political purity.
You Obama-bots yourselves are feeding the divide with all the disparaging remarks to Hillary supporters who are reluctant to abandon true hope of change and drink the Obama kool-ade like a bunch of unquestioning lemmings. I would say you need to man up to the fact that HILLARY WAS RIGHT: the issue has always been electability, and electability is based on having the substance to stand up to the GOP attack dog machine. Obama is all about “change”, which is meaningless without substance, and substance is what Hillary is all about. So get over yourselves and accept some difference of opinion.
We’ll vote for the second-best democratic candidate, pray he doesn’t wreck it so badly that we can continue to put a democrat in the White house and a majority in the legislature.

JM From MD   August 27th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

THOSE CLINTON SUPPORTERS WHO WILL VOTE FOR MCAIN WILL DO SO BECAUSE THEY CANNOT COME TO TERMS WITH VOTING FOR A BLACK MAN . THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY. THEY WOULD RATHER AMERICA DETERIORATE AND WAIT FOR A WHITE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE! ITS THAT SIMPLE.

beevee   August 27th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I am tired of the CNN polls showing all the time McCain ahead in every aspect. How true are they and if true why is McCain's camp is still resorting to the negative ad campaign. CNN are you with the GOP?

jimmy   August 27th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

FORGET FOR A MOMENT WHO THE SUPPORTERS OF HILLARY CLINTON WILL VOTE FOR IN NOVEMBER. HILLARY HAS CAUGHT THE DEEP HEARTED FEELINGS AND LOVE OF NOT ONLY HER SUPPORTERS BUT OF AMERICAN WOMEN YOUNG AND OLD
SHE HAS RAISED THE HOPES OF WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THAT STIRRING SPEECH LAST NIGHT, WHICH WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A LONG TIME. SHE ROSE TO NEW
HEIGHTS OF A GRACIOUS AND UNSELFISH DEVOTION TO OUR COUNTRY AND TO HER PARTY. PEOPLE FROM BOTH PARTIES NOW QUESTION WHY SHE WAS NOT CHOSEN AS THE BEST VP CHOICE FOR OBAMA . THE NOVEMEBER ELECTION WILL TELL.

Adam   August 27th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

During the primaries, Clinton and Obama beat on each other. That's what you do in a primary, you try to win. Their supporters said negative things about both candidates. Everyone was upset and mean and it was a dirty mess, but that is over now. It is in the past and unless we can learn to put things behind us we will NEVER move forward.

As for Bill Clinton's thing about someone you agree with 100% of the time but can't deliver, why are people using that to say he meant "Vote for McCain!"? Do you honestly believe that Bill Clinton would tell people to vote for McCain? If so then you seriously need to rethink your world-view a bit because it is rather skewed from reality.

If I were Hillary I would be rather upset that the people who claim to support me and follow me were not listening to me at all. She is practically begging for them to please support Obama and get a Democrat into the White House. She knows that McCain is not the answer and I'll bet she feels deeply wounded and betrayed by those who think that voting McCain is somehow a vote for Hillary.

She and Obama have both said on so many occasions that they agree almost 100% on the issues, so the reason that Hillary's supporters won't vote for him has nothing to do with issues, but the person. I'm sorry that rude things were said during the primaries. I'm sorry that some people were hurt or offended, but it is in the past and no amount of complaining or or apologizing will change what happened. It is simply a fact of history now. But if we as Democrats (and i say this as a life long Republican) do not unite, and unite now, then we will be stuck with another 4, and possibly 8, years of the same stuff. How many of you are really willing to risk that simply because you're upset about how things went or what was said?

United we stand, divided we fall. Right now, we're falling, and falling hard. Time to stand up and cry with a mighty voice as one that we will not stand for the same crap we've taken for nearly a decade. Time to let those who make broken policies hear our voice shake Washington DC to the foundations.

Yes we can, and indeed yes we will IF we unite. Otherwise we should just all go home and let the Republican attacks succeed in making us look like fools as they divide and conquer us.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ARE AGENTS FROM HELL   August 27th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

TOO MUCH TIME AND EFFORT IS BEING WAISTED ON THESE ATTENTION GRABBING, SO CALLED HILLARY SUPPORTERS.

Vincent   August 27th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

McCain wasn't good enough in 2000 when you all elected G.W. to be your pick. Now he is. Why is that? Because he is seven years OLDER? Is it because he is wiser? Or is it because you all want things to stay the same.
How dare you want to take us down, yet again with you and how dare you to want the same for your children and grandchildren.

John in Ohio   August 27th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

"An unconditional roll call or we walk!"

You gotta talk Hillary into wanting something she doesn't want.

So, basically, you have to force your opinion on her and force her to do what you want her to do, regardless of what she wants.

Pig.

CM   August 27th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

"Judgment over Experience'

You hit the nail on the head there.

Another poster mentioned the Goldwater warmonger connection. Well that's another angle that hasn't been brought up enough. McCain is a big fan and disciple of Goldwater. If you doubt that then look around for the article on each candidate's office.

I'm sorry for those who think McCain is a leader and has the experience required to lead this country. He got beat out for the nomination in 2000 when he was a 'maverick' by the worst president in US history and now he's exactly like him when you look at the voting records and policies.

The country cannot handle any more mismanagement. Those who think they will survive 4 more years of the same or that McCain will be better than Bush are fooling themselves.

kate   August 27th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Too much of Clintons!

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   August 27th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

people at the convention are talking about how the clinton supporters and obama supporters are having a great time, eating and partying together. there are VERY FEW clinton supporters who will vote for mccain.

and we all know the PUMAs are just the silly racist non-thinkers obeying their master's orders!! they are NOT hillary supporters, they are just the fools who voted for her in the primary for operation chaos! there's no need to acknowledge them in any legitimate way!

NotFallingInLine.org   August 27th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

How interesting the turns of events were on the 21th of August and none of the major news outlets noted it.
John McCain has touted his foreign Policy experience and awareness from the beginning of his campaigning while at the same time tried to categorize Senator Obama as inexperienced and lacked judgment.
John McCain has also touted Senator Obama as an elitist.
John McCain self-admittedly stated he knew very little about the economy.
John McCain called Senator Obama inexperienced because of Obama’s reaction to the Georgian crisis.
John McCain has stated that he is a maverick and fights against Washington insiders.
Well on 21 August 2008 John McCain failed on all of his points.
John McCain has been calling Senator Obama irresponsible about Obama’s willingness to set a timetable for US troop removal in Iraq. On 21 August 2008 the Bush administration along with the Iraqi government has signed the first phased timetable agreement for US troop removal of Iraq. John McCain is now 100% wrong in his position to continue fighting a war that both America and Iraq wants to end.
Also on 21 August 2008, the US military has issued a notification that there will be 11,000 more troops sent to Afghanistan. This is the follow-up to Senator Obama’s push for troop increase in Afghanistan that he has been making for months. This also follows John McCain’s error in judgment that Afghanistan did not need any help. A supplemental note to that is John McCain stated Senator Obama was wrong for wanting to curtail troops from Iraq to Afghanistan because the US had plenty of available force to deploy to Afghanistan. However, the top military official Admiral Mullen stated that the military had no spare troops to deploy anywhere. Once again John McCain is wrong.
John McCain has been trying to label Senator Obama as an elitist. Senator Obama has one home (which he purchased at a sweet deal that some find questionable – 1.5 million estimated current value). John McCain has at least seven homes of which he did not know about (estimated total current value of 13 million dollars). John McCain jokingly said (so he wants us to believe) that in America you are rich when you make at least 5 million dollars. Senator Obama said 250,000 dollars per income is a good start, the national average income hovers around 31,000 per year. So now who is the elitist?
During the start of the Russian-Georgian conflict, John McCain came out publicly with a detailed counter attack strategy for the Russian aggression in Georgia. Senator Obama stated his position and left it there. John McCain accused Senator Obama of being out of touch in America’s foreign policies because he did not attack Russia. Well John McCain forgot he was not the President of the US when he made his bullish statements, then the Georgian President called him out but John McCain did nothing. Whose judgment was best, Obama who allowed the President of the US to do the President’s job, or John McCain who made promises he could not support?
John McCain on the economy – John McCain touts that he has fought big oil his entire career. It seems that every other day he is posing and campaigning in an oil field, on an oil rig, or an oil platform. John McCain talks about drilling now, even after admitting that the best scenario is improved psychological confidence (and 200,000 barrels per day added to the global pool in five to ten years). Even if we increase the supply by 5 million barrels per day, oil will still be sold at market price.
John McCain still fails to rid his campaign of the lobbyists he claims to have fought for the last 26 years as a public servant (a very loose use of this description). The once favorable label of maverick has long left John McCain. The only thing maverick about him is that he has more Bush cronies in his camp than Bush originally had.
After all these failures of John McCain, one has to ask himself what can John McCain for America. Anyone seriously considering voting for John McCain needs to ask himself why. Is it because Senator Obama is that bad or is John McCain that safe?

Edward   August 27th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I just spoke to a friend who had a year of tense interaction when her father nearly disowned her for not supporting Goldwater in '64.

Her father is now firmly against McCain for his sell out to the Bush crowd and will be voting for Barack Obama.

The country has come a long way since '64.

Obama/Biden   August 27th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

of Bush liking will bring more threat to our country. Obama/Biden ticket is very strong on national security and Biden as well as Obama is well respected around the world. Obama has better judgment on every single issues that we need on a president than mccain. That is why we must vote Democratic this November to prevent a second 9/11 and have someone who is ready for what ever decission to defend our national security in case of any plot.
Do not listen to the republican scare tactics and believe anything they have to say. The republican is the party we as voters should stay away from this November. They have done enough to our country and the economy and we cannot afford for more years of economic disasters and begging China to lend us money.

Larry   August 27th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Obama should be nervous…a rock star with no achievement trying to get into the White House. sad…

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   August 27th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

BUSH/MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

BUSH/MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

BUSH/MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

BUSH/MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

BUSH/MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

John in Ohio   August 27th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Bush had executive experience as execution-happy governor of Texas. He won election and re-election by a wide margin.

Bush had experience running his own business. He started Arbusto Energy, an oil exploration company. He was a managing general partner for 5 years.

Bush and Cheney each had years and years of "experience" before they entered the White House.

See what experience does?

18,000,000 plus the disenfranchised   August 27th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

An unconditional roll call or we walk! PUMA's

DJ Los Angeles   August 27th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

I think these so-called die hard Clinton supporters that claim to be either voting for McCain or not voting at all are all being paid by the GOP.

It is so obvious that the GOP, Rush Limbaugh and their cronies are behind all the talk about so called divisiveness. Who knew? Limbaugh only had a formal program called Operation Chaos to do just that.

Of course CNN hunts down the one fanatical supporter out of thousands on the floor and tries to make it look like they are all like that. Ridiculous

tony   August 27th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

There's something going on in Denver—!!
If it wasn't on every channel and again stuffing Democrats & Obama down our throat–I wouldn't care—
Same for the Twin Cities—Repubs–
If Hillary and Joe Biden both think he's not ready to lead –Thats good enough for me—
The ratings suck !!
Fox got the Best–Who Cares !!
I've made my choice ( Relatively easy One )
Maybe Barack will have the "wii game" and everyone can have a guitar and play along–on Thursday ( Biggest JOKE )

Wendy   August 27th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Having McCain constantly insulting world learders & threaten them with "jokes" about bombing their countries isn't going to make anyone safer. He would rather start multiple wars then win an election. YIKES! McCain can you spell d i p l o m a c y?

tom   August 27th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

We continued to dwell on the idea that Obama has no experience but when Bill Clinton ran for office they said the same thing. We have to ask ourselves as Americans do we really trust McCain not to lead us to another war with all the so call experience that he has?

Is this what we really want by not rallying around Obama?

jesse   August 27th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

why is the news media,keep trying to put a wedge between pres.clinton and sen.obama,sure he pres.clinton is disapointed thesen.clinton didn't win the nomination,and he has a rigjt to be.after she faught so hard.and for news to keep bringing it up only makes matters worst.sometimes it is wise to just let somethig play itself out.

Steve - southern Illinois   August 27th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Here's an idea for foreign policy…

Having the world hate us doesn't make us safer.

Elect Obama/Biden 08!

jeanette   August 27th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

We are making history tonight! God Bless American and the Democratic Party!!
We will take our country back – we will end the war mongering – the fear mongering – the hate mongering – the race baiting – and the bitterness heaped on us from the past 8 years of the Bush/Cheney Republican administration.

We are the United Democrats of America!!
Vote Smart – Obama-Biden '08!

Travis   August 27th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Can't wait for McWar to nominate his #2…he has no-one to pick

from so he's shaking in his DEPENDS

I'm sure..NO POSITIVE..Barak will be the next PRESIDENT ….so

save your money like Billary DIDN'T DO and say "UNCLE"

Phyllis/ PA   August 27th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

First, Hillary did not loose in the primaries. Neither she OR Obama got enough delegates. It was the super delegates (lead by Ted Kennedy, and the DNC) who made Obama, their puppet, the nominee.) As such it is Obama, the "unifier", who is responsible to bring the party together. Hillary has gone above and beyond doing his job. Enough already. Even the media, who has spent years bashing Hillary, finally recognize that Hillary has done more than any other previous candidate to support a nominee.

The country lost when it did not get Hillary as president

nicole   August 27th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

AS A black woman, I was very ashamed of the delegate cnn interviewed after Hillary's speech. Why we she not vote, does she have kids, does she want a better country for her and her family, does she want better paying jobs? IF THE ANSWER IS NO THAN VOTE FOR MCCAIN. Hopefully this delegate will comes to her sences.

jim   August 27th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

A three day bounce for Obama since yesterday in the gallup poll which was completed before Clintons speech…Gee McCNN why can't McCain close the deal;(sarcasm)

aware   August 27th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Democratic Unity can't happen this time! The DNC and the media have guaranteed that!

I doubt Obama's values and experience to serve as commander-in-chief. He equivocates, obfuscates, prevaricates and has demonstrated a total lack of judgment! :)

Hillary Clinton is the woman who should be president but a weak, losing, novice, Obama, was pulled over the finish line.

I will note vote for Obama!

This former democrat will vote for John McCain 08! He is a strong, honest man of integrity and authenticity who, like Hillary Clinton, is in touch with mainstream America! :)

R.J.S.B.E.   August 27th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Going to try to post a third time before I complain about the censorship situation. Seriously, CNN, how is this offensive or objectionable content?

I have only two things to say to all the voters and 'blog posters.

1.) Don't rely on what others tell you, actually investigate your candidate. If you don't take the time to find out what your candidate actually stands for, then it is your fault if you end up voting for someone who is not what you wanted. Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, it is up to you to vote for who you believe to be right for you.

2.) Learn to spell and use proper grammar, please. The 'blog posts are making my eyes bleed with the plethora of mistakes I see each day.

Steve - southern Illinois   August 27th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Someone said previously that if Obama loses it won't be Hillary's fault then stated that he is writing her in in November.

You're right. If Obama loses it won't be Hillary's fault. It will be because selfish people like yourself care more about not getting what you wanted than voting on the issues and picking a president that will take us out of the mess we're in now. It won't just be Obama who loses. It will be America going farther down the drain. So be sure and pat yourself on the back as you flush your children's future down the toilet.

Dem   August 27th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

It seems like all the decisiveness is coming from alot of Obama suppoerters. Stop making Hillary the scapegoat.
The RNC would've used anyones comments on their ads to show there's a 'rift' between BC & BHO. Do you all not remember the 'read my lips' commercials.
If Obama doesn't win in Nov, it won't be anybody's fault but his own.
Who votes for whomever and for whatever reason is their choice.
If Obama can't unite the DNC, what makes you think he can do anything for AMerica while president? And yes it's his job to unite it. He is the president elect, he says he has the expierence to turn around America and iniate 'change'. Well put up or shut up.
Stop looking for everyone else to 'bail' you out of your problems. IE, Hillary with the unity, Biden with Foreign policy.

ex-Republican for Obama   August 27th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

McCain has refused to admit that starting the war in Iraq which he voted for, was a mistake. He has a volatile temper. He lacks the temperament and judgment to lead.

Obama '08

SS Memphis   August 27th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I’m get so tired of this “not qualified to be president”, “no executive experience”. Look, there is no job that can truly qualify you to lead the free world. There is no leader of the free Western Hemisphere you do first; nothing can prepare you for this job period. America tried the average Joe approach for the last eight years; let’s try the smartest guy in room approach. I think the smartest guy in the room is most likely the Columbia graduate, the magna cum laude Harvard Law graduate, Harvard Law Editor guy.
Why would anyone even consider voting Republican unless….
Einstein- Insanity is doing the same over and over again and expecting a different result.

Republican traitors   August 27th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I just wanted to post this to the Repugnants who are leaving the party to vote for the demos, how do you call yourself Republicans when you are fence stradlers. Its either you are or not. What are you doing now hiding behind Michelle's skirt. Truth is Truth

Reality Queen   August 27th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I would like to see the candidates take a test, too. Test Obama on History and then you'll know why he thinks sitting down with Ahmadinejad is good thinking. Obviously he hasn't learned anything about WWll.

Judgement over Experience   August 27th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Mike in AZ – George Bush already trashed the bill of rights with his Patriot Act bill which mccain voted for. Obama is a Constitutional Law Scholar so he knows the Constitution much better than your boy mccain and definitely yourself. Your argument is weak. Just be honest and say you can't vote for him for whatever reason but don't just lie. And to the moron that says they don't know what Obama stands for, go to BarackObama.com and there are hundreds of pages of his proposed policy plans. You also need to get a life. We all know what mccain stands for, he makes it clear in every speech – drill, surge, Iraq, POW, drill, surge Iraq, POW, drill, surge, Iraq, POW. Now that's real experience! …NOT!

ObamaAllTheWay   August 27th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

My fellow Democrats I urge you to watch the conveniton At C-span so you can juge for your self. CNN and FoxNews like to see themselves instead of reporting the event.

Concerned Citizen   August 27th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I switched over, too, from CNN coverage to MSNBC and PBS – the reason I'm watching is to actually HEAR the speeches. The CNN commentators can't seem to keep their mouths shut for a minute and show a little respect.

It's amazing how much more you see and learn by actually being allowed to SEE AND HEAR the convention. No wonder the CNN commentators have so many digs and questions about what the Dems are accomplishing – they haven't heard HALF of it!

Tim   August 27th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Can anyone explain why CNN is giving McLoser free campaign time on their Political Ticker? Why is there always a link to his latest commercials? He doesn’t need to spend much money when he can get free advertising!!!! CNN, you need to clean your act up, it’s beyond looking bad and fringing on unacceptable behavior.

4 THE CONSTITUTION   August 27th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

All of you who are sick of CNN trying to divide the the Democrats (for the GOP) and sell hype and spin, rather than report the news-PLEASE go to the bottom of this page and push the CONTACT button! Tell CNN what you think of their-ANYTHING but BAISED NEWS.

Rob   August 27th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I am no longer angry…Thank you Hillary for your great speech. You convinced THIS Rob.

Obama/Biden 2008

Rob

Cercatore   August 27th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I thought Hillary's speech last night was absolutely fantastic. She delivered the message that all Democrats needed to hear to finally unite behind Barack Obama.

And after reading the many anti-Obama posts on this blog, I'm even more pleased. Hillary's speech must have scared the crap out of the Republicans because it seems McCain got his blogging corps out quickly this morning to pose as Hillary supporters and stir up trouble.

I mean really, you McCain-iacs…could you be any more transparent? Your postings make you look like caricatures of human beings. I think I even detected Limbaugh in there somewhere.

To all of you Republicans out there posing as angry Democrats on this blog: your days are numbered. You've got 4 more months. Cherish them.

Obama '08. No more mistakes.

Anton   August 27th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Obama is not Hillary…that's the problem

ObamaAllTheWay   August 27th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Clinton: No way No how No Mccain
Barack Obama is my candidate, and he must be our
president.
Clinton: If you believe on my Agenda vote for Obama
Clinton: I am a proud American and a proud supporter of Barack
Obama
Clinton: Bring on the unity
Clinton: My friends, it is time to take back the country we love
Clinton: Bush/Mccain Awfuly same hard to set apart
Long live for the Democratic party and God bless America

Not sleeping at the switch   August 27th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Now it is time for all of the people PRETENDING to be Hillary supporters to just go away and stop acting like they are not simply just Obama Haters looking for an excuse to spread hate. Posting all of your Hillary or else tripe is just noise now and your VERY small and Penniless group no longer has any say or influence in this race any longer.

Still some will continue to flail about and yell at the rising sun looking really desperate to get attention in their childish rants. These people were NEVER supporters of Hillary or any other Candidate in the first place.

William Spivey   August 27th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I can not afford any more Republican economics. I'm going broke. If I have to lose it, I would rather pay higher taxes than just let it go downstream with the Republicans. Health, Housing, Education, Poverty, War are all in bad shape due to the Republicans being in office for the last 8 years. Wake up America, let's quit being idiots. If the Democrats are wrong, then we can get them out in 4 years. If you vote Republican we want be here in 4 years.

New Yorker   August 27th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Thank you CNN for posting my comment.

Paul C.   August 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

There is a great deal of reluctance for white voters to vote for a (half) black candidate.
A great many will vote for McBush strictly because he is a white male and they only feel comfortable with this type. It will be a miracle of biblical proportion if Obama actually does win.

Trent   August 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

You know what really bothers me about this campaign is that the republicans have decided to become the review panel for all presidential job applicants. What gives Rudy Guiliani the right to determine who is ready to lead AND what is that magic formula. He was a MAYOR!!! What has Mitt “Out of Touch” Romney (if you don’t think he is out of touch, youtube “Mitt Romney Who let the dogs out”) accomplished? I think he has too much experience because he was a governor!! It’s a joke! All of these politicians scream bloody murder when someone who is a “regular joe” comes to the forefront. (note: obviously Obama is not a regular joe, but in terms of presidential elections and net worth, he is the closest to a regular joe that we have had in quite some time, and heck, he nominated another “regular Joe” for the VP…literally) Anyway, why is lack of “experience” a negative. All it takes is someone rational. Shoot…I could do it. We act like that 3 AM phone call is not going to be followed by a whole bunch of discussion with a whole bunch of people that are smarter on the issues that the president it. It is just another example of the GOP campaign of fear, and I really hope this country does not fall for it again!!!

Dean in Florida   August 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Obama has shown his ineptitude by selecting Biden as V.P.

Hirut Kidane-Mariam   August 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I can not wait for a debate between, Obama and Mccain, about foreign affair. Belive me Obama can win.
Do not underestimate the knowledge of every day people about foreign
relations.

kind regards,
Hirut

vic nashville,Tn   August 27th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

DNC made wrong investment choosing Obama as candidate
Last night Hillary speech was presidential
Obama doesn’t carry Hillary is ideas
DNC didn’t treat Hillary good
Only way to teach lesson to DNC vote for Mc Cain
Mc Cain is not a G.W.Bush
DNC try to paint Mc Cain same as Bush that is not true
May be Bush and Obama are the same
Life long democrat and Hillary strong supporter will vote for Mc Cain
Hillary 2012 /Mc Cain2008

NickNas   August 27th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

These polls are a joke. wanna know how to tell? Call EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE you know on EARTH, ask them have THEY been polled by ANY of these national pollsters and see.

There is going to be a HUGE surprise in November. Remember when Barack was 30 points behind Hillary??

Polls sell NEWSPAPERS and TV Commercials.

John B. From New Hampshire   August 27th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

big dog, read his tax proposal on his website. stop buying in to the GOP attacks with no base facts to support them!!

Rob   August 27th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

i am still angry… thanks hillary for all your nice words, but you didnt convince me.

McCain 08

Rob

Test the PREZ   August 27th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I would like to see McSame and Obama take a written exam to see who is the smartest. We have to take test to get jobs so why don't they? At least let them take a high school exit exam or the SAT to see if their brains are still working on all cylinders. Anybody can talk a good game but I would like to see them put on the spot so that we don't wind up with another president like George Bush.

Let's TEST them to see just what they know. Let's see how they handle the three R's. Test the PREZ.

hello   August 27th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Mark my word all media analysis are millionaires they wanted to keep their tax break given by Republican, they pushed and back a weak candidate Obama in primary and now they pulling his leg to elect John McCain.
And by election time gas price will be below $3, manipulated by Big oil to elect republican

Julie-Washington State   August 27th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I thought Hillary did a great job. I did not support her but she gave a wonderful speech. I think she did what she needed to do. I thought she was sincere and truly wants Obama in the White House.
I do think however that CNN is missing half the convention by their constant chatter and stirring the pot. I took another bloggers advice and watched PBS…what a difference. There I saw a Republican Mayor on stage endorsing Obama. I heard so much more than I did on Monday when I watched CNN. I kept changing back to see if maybe you were showing some of these good speeches.
Nope. Just bla…bla…bla!

Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan   August 27th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

It is really sad that we "Americans" show our true colors.We talk against everything that we should stand for "freedom" , the right to pick and choose who we want as our leader.Some of the people writting on these blogs are the same people that carry a Bible in one hand and have a rope,sheet and a large cross in their truck too burn,hang and pray that you die slowly so as to give them a bigger thrill.They are sad human beings. The native americans suffered at the hand of these same people ancestors. Grown up people and lead by example.

Mike, FL   August 27th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

God forbid should McCain win, I don't know how the country can afford another 4 more disastorous years under Republican.

Mike, Syracuse NY   August 27th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

As Bill Clinton so aptly put it yesterday, you can vote for someone you agree with 100% of the time but can't deliver (Obama) ot vote for someone you agree with less who can deliver (McCain). The ability to lead is the #1 requirement of the President. Issues come second. McCain is a proven leader, Obama is a wanna be.

Steve - southern Illinois   August 27th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Don't ya love people who won't vote for Obama because 'there's just something about him?' (Gee I wonder what it could be?) And you know they are in the group who gave us eight years of the worst president in history and put us in the abyss we're in now.

Rob Kole   August 27th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Lets see if Obama's speach can match what Hilliary did last night. If he loses the election (which I think he will) there can be no pointing at Hillary for not supporting him at the convention. Going to write her name in for president.

Great Analysis   August 27th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary IS GREAT!! I know she's not liked by so many people, but I don't understand WHY. Some OBAMA supporters say we DON"T NEED HER, but I beg the diffrence, she don't need you. OBAMA definitely need her and Bill regardless how you feel about them or what you may think about them, they are needed to support the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. OBAMA knows that. What do you think would've happen if neither of them would've spoken at the Convention. So for the sake of the Democratic Party and OBAMA, we should treat them like human beings.

Dont mix sports with politics   August 27th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Barkley did a wrong thing mixing Sports with Politics , and calling Clinton supporters "idiots"….

This guys behaved like a moron, must have adhered to the unsaid rule for sportsmen to keeping quiet. I will turn off my TV if I ever see him on any game. Period.

Democrat for McCain.

Willow, in Iowa   August 27th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I am 56 years old. I well remember my Mom watching political speeches on TV and commenting that Goldwater was a war monger and would have us in WWIII within months. She worried and fretted over that for several months (during the cold war, remember?)

McCain is that same kind of war monger as Goldwater. They see no one but enemies, they don't want to use any diplomacy, they want to push the button and see what happens. I fear for our country if McCain gets into office as POTUS.

Obama wants to be diplomatic, be friendly, trying to join together for everyone's good. Not only in our country, but worldwide. That doesn't take experience, that takes common sense and good judgment. And Obama has that judgment, McCain does not.

LaShanda   August 27th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

The Democrats voted for Bill Clinton who had very little experience. He was one of our best presidents after JFK, who ALSO had little experience. You can have forty years of experience and still do a f'ed up job!

Neutralizer   August 27th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Obambi hve already lost in general election before first vote is being cast. Many Clinton supporters won't be there in Thursday to do rah rah for Obambi. Bruce Springsteen and Bo Jovi will not hold a concert in Invesco before Obambi deliver his speech in his "Ancient Greek Temple." Platitudes has an end, rhetoric has an end, egoccentrism and narcissism is the downfalf of Obambi. What a shame! A young man full of "hope and change", an EMPTY SUIT AND ANOTHER BUSH!

Not fooled and not scared   August 27th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

These puma folks and disgruntled hillary posters are frauds – they're paid mccain posters tryin' to stir stuff up.

Anyone that supported hillary would not support mccain – or they're not voting based on issues. On the issues, mccain doesn't cut it.

The spammers are out in full force – pay them no mind.

Xango 08 & 12   August 27th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She continues to make it about her and bill,
this is terrible, and these people will never let it go, they are setting the stage for chelsea
i thougth the use was over with the dynasties and kings and queens, and thought this happned only in Latin America and in places like Asia and some arab kingdoms.

it is pathetic even the DNC is afraid of the clintons

LET IT GO

NO MORE CLINTONS

the pumas are like the clintons, like the republicans

LISTEN to LIMBAUGH
HE SAID A REPUBLICAN ALWAYS A REPUBLICAN SHE IS TOTALLY JUST THAT
SHE IS HELPING THE REPBULICANS SO MUCH SHE STILL HAS NOT SAID THAT OBAMA CAN LEAD
SO THERE YOU HAVE IT, DOEST NOT MATTER HOW CNN SPIN IT
SHE DID NOT SAY IT

Mike in AZ   August 27th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I was an Edwards supporter before he dropped out, then voted for Hillary. Nothing Hillary says can make me vote for Obama though. He's too radical for me. I'm not a big fan of McCain but he won't throw the 2nd Amendment under the bus, and will invest in nuclear power.

Obama still doesn't have any details on his web site on how he'll make America better, and his comments about firearms owners leave his position open to grave doubt. I think about what Obama said about the 2nd Amendment and try to imagine how Democratic party enthusiasts would react if someone changed a few words — something like — "Of course the Constitution guarantees the right to vote but that right is of course subject to reasonable restrictions and is responsive to local communities needs." I don't like people who are selective about which of the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights are worthy of protection.

So I'm voting for McCain. I can live with more lousy management for 4 years; in contrast, trashing the Bill of Rights tends to have longer lasting effects and the damage is harder to undo.

Ted   August 27th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Governor Scweitzer is my hero! I love this guy….he is soooooo good. His charm, his wit, his smile and his intense connection. This guy is very good. And to crown it all, he was so right!

Danny   August 27th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

And Giuliani has the nerves to complain about who Obama to choose when he could not even win a primary.
Republicans have no message for Americans except the attack message and I am wondering what they will do after they use all the attack messages and have nothing more.
Why do you think its taking them this long time to select a running mate? No good person left in the party.

Mary from Kentucky   August 27th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Lovable liberal is right. McCains 35 yrs experienced is all the wrong kind. Its obama or Clinton or me, before Mcain . LoL

Richard   August 27th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

PUMA . . . . . Hillary supporter for McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson   August 27th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I don't understand the quote "inexperience of Obama" when Bush was only govener for 6 years, and the legislature was only in session for 3 of those years. Talk about no experience!

ginchinchili   August 27th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

If Biden was at the top of the ticket the Democrats would be leading in the polls throughout this campaign and would never have to look back. It would have made great sense because it would have allowed Obama to acquire the experience he is lacking from the best there is, Joe Biden. But Democrats continue to prove their penchant for choosing candidate that only appeal to Democrats and ultimately lose.

This race shouldn't even be close, but Obama is very liberal and very inexperienced whereas McCain is a moderate with a wealth of experience. I'm happy and sorry for Joe Biden. Unfortunately, I can't cast a vote for Obama because he's failed to convince me that he's up to the job. The only weapon he has to convince anyone is his mouth, but no track record to speak of. I need proof, not just the self-serving word of a hyper-ambitious lawyer.

New Yorker   August 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

To all of you who keep referring to McCain as McSame, I hope he does have the same foreign affairs policy as President Bush; we haven't had another terrorist attack on this soil since 9/11 and that one was brought on by the spineless, foolish appeasement policies of the previous Democratic Presidents. Liberals need to face the facts. Their high hopes of reasoning with terrorist supporting dictators helped to get us in the predicament we're in today.

McSAME 2008 !!!

Souza   August 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

OK CNN why are you publishing my comments.
I put is 2 well before permalink and they are not there.
Pick and choose as you see fit?

Republicans for Obama   August 27th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

McCain has put forth no agenda other than showering lies upon Obama. This is the Bush strategy. Since you have nothing yourself, you take the best qualities of your opponents and then spread lies about them. Remember Kerry? The war hero. We simply made up lies that made his strength a liability. And Here we go again! McCain is copying word for word from this playbook…and its working. But I personally can no longer support this type of mismanagement of my country. I want a leader with values, beliefs and conviction. Not a divorced liar who will do or say anything to be president. I may not agree 100% with Obama, but I respect him and the campaign he is running. That is the type of integrity and honor that the position of President of the United States deserves.

Kelby from Houston, TX   August 27th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

It is so sad that polls have become un reliable. I have an idea. My debate coach taght me something that I think we should all remember K. I. S. S. and it stands for Keep It Simple, Sir (stupid) Why don't you do your own polling CNN? Righ there in the Quick vote section. Just put Obama or McCain. Don't try to ask alot of question on issues, Just who are you going to vote for America? Obama or McCain. No undecided. The people who are undecided at this point are not listening or they are really ignorant.

Do you think you can handle that? that would end alot of your pointless divisive speculation

BigDogg   August 27th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Once people (even democrats) realize that all of Obama's entitlement programs will cause THEIR taxes to go sky high…no one will vote for him.
NO OBAMA.

Kool-Aid-Drinking   August 27th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Note to PUMAS: You heard Hillary, I don't think I need to say more.

However, as a precaution here is what many college age kids are saying out there.

"if you screw this up, we can do the same in 4 or 8 years. so PICK YOUR POISON"

Mikey   August 27th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

HAMMER MCCAIN !
HAMMER THE REPUBLICANS !

McCain did not have the judgment to see that invading Iraq was both wrong and stupid.
McCain will continue the Bush economic plan.
McCain's energy plan relies too much on oil and not enough on reducing consumption – long term problem will remain.
$10 trillion National Debt. $7.7 trillion incurred by last 4 Republican presidents.
McCain voted against alternative energy 25 times.
McCain has not supported military funding – only voted for 1 of last 7 war funding bills and did not support New GI Bill.
Veterans groups and current troops support Obama over McCain.
McCain voted against equal pay for women.
McCain voted against MLK holiday and actively campaigned against it.
McCain has shirked his duties in the Senate for over 2 years – much longer than he has been campaigning.
McCain cannot handle the rigors of the campaign trail, taking time off every week. POTUS is 24 hour a day 365 day a year job.
McCain will continue arrogant, bullying foreign policy that is serving to isolate the U.S. Russia and China held joint maneuvers for the first time ever because we are now perceived as a threat. Bush and McCain are dangerous!
McCain says we may need to renew the draft. With him as President, that will probably be true.
McCain does not, by his own admission, understand the economy.

Anyone need more reasons. I could go on and on!

The Truth   August 27th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Wow when your choice of who you pick for VP is the source of your running for President is your strong point. Kinda feel sorry for Obama, he is not the one. I am afraid he is just a little fish and will be swollowed up by bigger fish out there, and not even Biden will be able to help him, seeing how Biden is seen as the BIG FISH of the campaign. Get it together Demos. Who did you say was running for President?

Fritz   August 27th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Hillary gave a very impressive speech last night. One thing that I do not believe CNN is reporting on is that many of Clinton's supporters said that they would be voting for McCain in the election even if Clinton won the nomination (think Operation Rush Limbaugh). I am not sure whether these should be considered Clinton supporters who have an issue with Obama. Obama and Clinton are almost identical in platform. McCain and Clinton differ like night and day in platform.
As Hillary herself said last night, "Are you for me? Or are you for what I believe in and stand for" (slight paraphrase). For those who are for what she believes in, you really should look at Barack Obama and you will see he is very similar to Clinton.
For those who were part of Rush Limbaugh's operation, you were not a Clinton supporter to begin with. You can drop the charade.

RealityKing   August 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Think of the convention as a family budget??

HELLO! Our pitiful 110th Congress hasn't been able to balance the budget. In fact, it has almost tripled in the short time that these very same liberal convention goes have been in control!!

Get a grib CNN, your best political team is now the butt of objective observer's jokes..

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

You can tell the gop is in trouble when they have the bottom of the barrell politicians making the rounds. (McCain, Romney, etc.)
These men would have no chance 4, 8, 12 years ago. Why? because they are unlikeable and not good politicians. Now they are trying to fool americans into thinking that they are "good" politicians. But like I said they are the bottom of the barrell rejects. Maybe in 4, 8 years we can get some real gop politicians running.

Vegas   August 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Vet. 4 Obama

I agree… I can't believe Biden did all those things!

lovable liberal   August 27th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

McCain means four more years of Republican failure. He's experienced all right, but his experience for the last 35 years is all the wrong kind.

Marie in Ohio   August 27th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I have made tough choices. I choose to kick the Republicans out of office. I choose to pull the lever for a man who embodies what America is all about. It is one thing to disagree about politics, it is another to mock, hate and lie to get a vote!

I have not let the media/corporations manipulate me into falling for the 5th grade antics of John McCain, or the fear and warmongering he has used in this campaign! It is one thing to attack your opponent with facts, it is totally a different thing to attack your opponent with lies!

Unfortunately, with what Bush has done to the republican brand, they can only run on divisiveness, lies and scare tactics. It is kind of sad to think that they are advocating this crap when we have so many things to accomplish!

Here's to a better America. Here's to a better economy. Here's to our future!

JUAN C AR LOS   August 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

T O U G H——-T O ———C O N V I N C E———-P U B L I C————-

A B O U T———O B A M A ' S———–R E A D I N E S S

Test the PREZ   August 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I would like to see McSame and Obama take a written exam to see who is the smartest. We have to take test to get jobs so why don't they? At least let them take a high school exit exam or the SAT to see if their brains are still working on all cylinders. Anybody can talk a good game but I would like to see them put on the spot so that we don't wind up with another president like George Bush.

Let TEST them to see just what they know. Let's see how they handle the three R's. Test the PREZ.

Jose in Idaho   August 27th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Unity should be the greatest investment. If Democrats had united for Gore or for Kerry, things would be different. The biggest losses were the 5 percent Nader democrats, or the -Soccer to Security- moms, or the 44 percent "viva Bush" Latinos etc. If Democrats stick together this time, its a blowout.

m gilbert   August 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

if experience has led us for the last eight years a fifth grader will do better, if people rather live four more years like the last eight good luck

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   August 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Why is that you ask Republicans about how the Dem convention is going? Duh! What do you expect them to say?!?

Christy   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a coward for ducking the leadership concerns of Obama. Bill continues to divide the party with comments made about experience of 2 candidates. And, the media is preying on the few who are still "angry billary supprters". Polls show nothing – they do not account for the millions of newly resgistered voters who WILL vote for Barack in November NOR do they account for the millions of independents who are struggling to gas up and pay bills. CNN, you are obviously biased against the republicans – your coverage proves it. However, you need to CREATE news is proven daily considering the never ending hype given to the unity issue. Billary will never truely support Obama. But guess what. WHO CARES. True democrats and independents and republicans who are sick of seeing big corps get richer will make the difference in November.

Oregon here   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Being on the West coast, I have to jump on here early to respond. on the "polls", PLEASE give us the demagraphics, you know, ave age, income, 1st time voter, etc… This way, we (the PEOPLE) can make a more informed decision.
Another thing that I would address here is that perhaps not "doing" so well (or so whoever says), this could actually work to Obama's favor as this will encourage more people to actually vote this year.
Biden is a great choice, the repubs would have hit us whether or not Hillary was on the ticket.
Let's talk about all of the "Free" advertising placement that McCain has gotten of late….. you figure that one out.
Lastly, I would like to say that I, like many others, am tuning in to CSPAN, I want to hear what is being said at the convention, NOT the MSM's spin on what they want me to believe.
Dare ya to post CNN.
Obama/Biden 08

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Informal poll for McCain voters:

On a scale from 1 to 10,
with 1 being 100% for McCain and everything he stands for -
and 10 being 100% anti-Obama (I'd vote for a cow flop over Obama etc)

Why are you voting for McCain?

No rhetorical swipes at Obama's character, experience etc, just a number.

And since most of you are easily confused, if you are both, then the answer is 5. Understand?

The Other Campaign Strategist @ 115th & Amsterdam   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Here is the CHECKMATE move for the Obama Team

….. on the Monday morning following the Republican convention

Obama, Biden, Clinton, Richardson & Hagel participate in an announcement where they roll out the starting five

At President …. Barack Obama
At VP …. Joe Biden
At Secretary of State … Bill Richardson
At Secretary of Defense … Chuck Hagel or Jack Reid
At Secretary of Health & Human Services …. Hillary Clinton.

The Chief Executive is a manager. This move will show how well Obama picks key leaders for his team.

The timing will anihilate any bounce from the GOP convention.

The inclusion of Clinton in a key role on the subject that matters most to her should excite her and her supporters.

The inclusion of Richardson in this key role leverages his experience … and should excite voters in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado … and in general, appeal to latino voters.

This is change we can believe in. No one HAS EVER done this before the election. It demonstrates that with Obama, it won't be business as usual.

6965 El Camino Real
105 – 5 _ _
92009

Steve - southern Illinois   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

The reports I've heard indicate that the Democrats aren't getting any bounce in the polls as a result of Biden VP pick and the convention. I am very afraid we may end up with John McCain because a bunch of Hillary Clinton supporters apparently care more about not getting what they wanted than they care about what's best for America. So sad!

Shontelle Crawford   August 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

As an African American female who has supported Hillary from day one, was very energized and enthusiastic about Hillary's speech. I also watch all the interviews and feel the CNN or any other media outlet did not elaborate on what Charles Barley was speaking to. Yes, we are the United States of America, but there still is this great divide among different races of people. All we have to do is look and the justice and educational systems here in America. yes, I love America, because where else can I speak my mind and not be killed for doing so. But,i believe it is time that we as "one nation" deal with this travesty, because if we do not we will fall like the great "walls of Jericho' and the "Roman Empire". Like Barkley stated that there are still people in our great country would never vote for a African American whether he/she be qualified or not.

Tom - Cary, NC   August 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

No matter how much you perfume the pig, it is still a pig. Obama and Biden have two things in common. They have never been right on a foreign affairs issue…. and they believe that voters are stupid enough to forget that.

Jos/TN   August 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

the GOP talk about Obama's foreign policy experience, according to what i seeing today, nobody has any, McCain is to old to be elected president, he is a former POW, which means he failed at is combat mission, i got nothing against age, but the presidency age cutoff should be sixty-five, the job is to demanding, furhtermore airline pilots are forced to retire, due to age, think about it

Lou   August 27th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Leaders of the Democratic Party, including the Obama camp, must have been pulling out their hair after watching Hillary's amazing speech and the electrifying reception she received. Hillary rocks! As a Hillary supporter, I watched her speech with tears rolling from my eyes. Tears not only of appreciation of her speech but tears of deep regret for losing the opportunity to make her our next president. Through her speech, she showed friends and foes alike how a brilliant and capable president she would have become for this great nation. The injustice that the democratic party committed against Hillary and her supporters will never be forgotten. Hillary, I love you! For the first time in my life, I will be voting for a republican in November. Yes, McCain looks much better, capable, trustworthy, experienced, and honorable than Barack Obama. I will wait Hillary's run in 2012. McCain 2008. Hillary 2012/2016.

Vet. 4 Obama   August 27th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I will continue to post until your bias news allows an opinion based on facts that is against McCain.

MY FRIENDS, I SUPPORTED THE IRAQ WAR AND HAVE THE MONEY TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, I SUPPORT OF SHORE OIL DRILLING SO I CAN DROP YOUR GAS AT THE PUMP PRICE BY .02 CENTS IN TEN YEARS AND I HAVE THE MONEY FROM BIG OIL TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, I SUPPORTED THE SURGE IN A COUTRY THAT WILL BE FIGHTING A THOUSAND YEARS FROM NOW AND I HAVE THE BODY BAGS AND MONEY TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, I HAVE NOT SUPPORTED OUR VETS. AND I HAVE THE VOTING RECORD TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, I HAVE NOT SUPPORTED WOMENS RIGHTS AND THE PUMA’S DON’T CARE AND I HAVE THE VOTING RECORD AND POLLS TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, I SUPPORT THE BUSH AGENDA 95% OF THE TIME AND WILL CONTINUE THE SAME BECAUSE YOU ARE IN A MENTIAL RECESSION AND I HAVE THE VOTING RECORD TO PROVE IT.

MY FRIENDS, AND FINALLY, I HAVE NO PLATFORM SO I WILL CONTINUE TO DIEFLECT YOUR ATTENTION TO OBAMA SO THAT YOU WON’T NOTICE AND I HAVE THE EMPTY CAMPAIN TO PROVE IT.

THANK YOU FOR GARUNTEEING THAT THE RICH GET RICHER (WHICH IS ME AND MY FRIENDS) AND THE POOR GET POORER FOR 4 MORE YEARS!
AND THIS ELECTION WILL PROVE IT!!!!

Vegas   August 27th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Unity Unity Unity….

Yawn…

Nothing about fixing problems?

McCain is Bush…

Yawn…

Nothing about fixing problems?

America is ready for change…

Yawn…

Nothing about fixing problems?

All talk, no plan (exept higher taxes which hurts buisness and emplyment)… The DNC is questioning their choice… they've made a grave error in picking this team… and last night… they realized it!

Democrats for McCain   August 27th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Obama is not qualified to be President. Biden is but he's a two-time Presidential primary loser. McCain is experienced and the man for the job. I'm a Democrat voting for McCain… and I'm not the only one.
P.S. I have never voted Republican ever. This will be my first time.
I can't wait! Obama is not qualified… just like George Bush wasn't qualified. I didn't vote for Bush and I'm not voting for Obama.

Bulldog   August 27th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Under McCain the rich with get richer and the poor will get poorer. Plain and simple.

Under Obama the average American will have more opportunities to better themselves.

Obama will tear down obstacles that the GOP has put up over the last 8 years while McCain will only add more obstacles.

v.a.   August 27th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

yes, because you can reeeeeeeeeeally get an accurate post-clinton-knocking-people's-socks-off poll in 12 hours.

take this off the ticker. it's useless.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Now that we've spent all this time with Unity, how about doing what the Reptilicans are going to be doing all next week: ATTACK MCSAME and his embrace [literally] of DUMBYA and his failed policies…

roz   August 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

What time will Bill Clinton's speech take place tonight…aug 27?

No Way. No How. NO McCAIN!!   August 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Let's RALLY during McCain's speech! (in New York, Atlanta, LA, and Chicago)

Turn around his 'celebrity' attack on Obama (a concept that he will use at the convention ad nauseam), by having celebrities perform and speak on the issues. Let's use the celebrity angle to our advantage…

Take cameratime away from McCain when he makes his speech!

Stephanie   August 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

When the democrats quit putting up far left liberals as their candidates, They might win an election.. It's only been two years since they crowned Nancy Pelosi, and I doubt she will be voted back in when another election comes around…

Judgement over Experience   August 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I am a white male who served 10 years in the military, grew up in a conservative three generation Republican, christian household and both my parents were hard working blue collar workers who both worked up until their 80's. I am 40 years old and have two teenage children of my own and am struggling to make ends meet. I have to vote my conscience so I have to vote for Obama because my parents would turn over in their graves if they knew that this non caring, warmonger, for the rich only john mccain was the republican candidate for 2008. Thank God they are not alive to see what a sham their party has become because it would surely kill them. Mom and Pop, don't worry I will do the right thing and vote for Obama.

Voting on Democratic Issues   August 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

So, are you saying that the idea of party unity is off the wall? I don't think so. I think they are playing their cards exactly how they need to be.

Veterans For Obama/Biden   August 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Its time people woke up and read what McCain actually stands for. its scary, dagerously so! If you love this country and what to secure a better future for it and our children. Please VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN.

This election is critical. Don't buy into McCain's lies, we literaly can't afford it!

Rudy NYC   August 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Good call, John. Carville is wrong because the convention is not unfolding in the way he thought it should.

Proud to be American   August 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

The only poll that matters is in November when we vote Obama in office – regardless of what ever no American with common sense will vote for McSame …,

KJ, GA   August 27th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I am hopeful that the democratic party will unite. The diehard Hillary supporers need to be real with themselves. The goo dod the country is the keep the party united, not vote fore MCain out of spite, for that's all that would be.

Master Yoda   August 27th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Over, I wish january was already here and this would be.

Interception24   August 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What I think is so funny about Hillary supporters who say that they are voting McCain is…won't they need us Obama supporters to help elect her if she indeed tries to run again?

I have never seen such selfishness in my life. Clinton supporters would rather vote for McCain because they know where he stands?!? He stands for everything Hillary didn't! Are you people nuts? You say that you don't like how the Obama supporters treated you…Boo Hoo. We're not running for president. Maybe we didn't like how Hillary bashed Obama all through the primaries so there was NO WAY he could have chosen her as VP. 5 seconds after he picked Biden, the republicans started running ads against Obama with Hillary in them bashing him during the primaries.

Wake up America. Hillary did nothing but change her message through the primaries, pander for votes, lie about sniper attacks, and not give enough people a reason to vote for her. That is why she lost. I wanted so bad to like her, but she did nothing but attack, attack, and attack. Does she have the better resume than Obama? Sure. But, that does not mean she deserves the job, Character has just as much to do with it as experience. Barack Obama gives me hope for the future…that we can look past our failures of the past and see better days ahead. He's a very smart man and seems to care very much about his fellow man and woman.

If the Clinton supporters vote for McCain now and he wins, you just dug your own grave…for all of us. Think about the next four years and what will happen while you wait for the next election. If she runs again, you will need the more than 18 million Obama supporters to help you out this time. You are creating a civil war within our own party for no reason. Please, I beg you, think about what you are doing.

Rena   August 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

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Hillary gave a wonderful speech. Where you listening? She made a profound statement or rather asked voters a serious question. Did you vote for her or your the welfare of this country and the interest of those who are suffering at the hands of the likes of Bush and McCain? Please grow up!

If experience held such great power as many of you are claiming; then why are we in the state we are in? I mean isn't Bush suppose to be so experience? I mean what is it that McCain has that makes him so experienced? What ? Him being a POW? Not so, my husband has served this country for now 25 years and has been to every war within the past 16 yrs and on some 2-3 rotations and has done an excellent jobs in leading our soldiers; but that doesn't make him have excellent leadership to lead this country; though I think he would do better than Obama and McCain and especially Bush. So please get off that trip of NO experience, it hasn't done anything for us in the past 8 years. I've seen our children make better decisions then what our leaders of this country has.

I want change and something more refreshing than the juke we have had in the past eight years. I want a future not only for me but for my children and their children. With the likes of McCain they will have no future. So I say thanks to all you idiots who is voting out of emotions because your candidate didn't win rather than with your adult judgement to vote on issues for our future. Thanks for hurting our nation as a hold and destroying our children lives. You people are so brilliant until you are ignorant. It's your kind that need to be taken off the face of the earth. Some example our children have!!!!!

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