CNN

I am a former military spouse (dependent) ,who throughly enjoyed my time in the military family. That time was bittersweet at retirement time when I was informed by my state that I would have to "buy" the eight years of teaching service (overseas) with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools, if I wanted it to count monetarily.

Thank you Michelle, for remembering the military families. The many sacrifices that are being made by these families continue to remain unknown or unvalued.

Are you people serious Obama is the number one choice for presidant just because McCain was a POW doesnt mean he is ENTITLED to the presidancy we need someone who will stabelize this ecomomy and be a presidant for the people

how can ppl say that if they want socialism and the govt overseeing everythin we do vote for barack. umm how about the PATRIOT ACT?? with that legistation, we gave away our freedon of privavy. i guess people forgot about the wiretapping??banks can give the govt our financial history...how about leakin out our own cia agent, rove ignoring the congress subpeanos...im more scared of the rupugs abusin their power...

PUMA'S......IF YOU SUPPORT HILLARY SO MUCH...HOW IS IT FOR YOU TO SAY THAT YOU SUPPORT HER ALL THE WAY AND WHEN SHE ASK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT YOU DON'T GIVE IT HER. YOU PUMA'S ARE CONTRADICTING YOURSELVES. HILLARY IS COUNTING ON YOU ALL TO SUPPORT HER AND YOU ALL ARE TURNING YOUR BACK ON HER. YOU PUMA'S ARE NOT DEMOCRATS.......YOU'RE FAKE LIKE MCCAIN AND HIS WIFE CINDY.

I AM A DIE HARD DEMOCRAT TO THE CORE....I AM WITH MY PARTY WHETHER WE WIN OR LOSE.

Puma moving on....thank you and welcome! Bring your friends too!

I was very impressed with Michelle Obama the other night. She may not be the "lady" that Laura Bush is (the only decent person in this administration) but she is an incredible "woman".

BJ....like you, I, too, am so much better off financially now than 8 years ago because I have been able to move up. BUT, I am concerned as to what will happen to this country as we have used up most of our good will around the world. I am concerned that our energy choices will make life more difficult in the future unless we move off of oil now. I am more concerned than ever for the safety of my family on the road, at school, and even in the mall. And, frankly, like most Americans we are a serious medical illness away from losing everything, even with more insurance than I ever thought a human being could buy.

I am not hearing any of the answers to my questions coming from the McCain camp. The responses there will not help 90% of the population of this country. Obama is giving me the answers. What answers? Just check out all of the stuff out there. It's public information. And it is country before party. I am going to get past the mess the DNC made because it is about moving this country forward.

Obama/Biden 08

GET THIS JOKE AND A SHAME DEMOCRAT OUT AND BRING BACK HILLARY!!!

HILLARY FOR PRES.

NO ONE WANTS A USA HATER FOR PRES ANYWAY

Attention these are not PUMA's who are posting that they are moving on. These are Obama minions. Be aware. Same people who said Florida and Michigan were moving on.
PUMA's are not going away. Country before party.
PUMA FOR McCain.

yes i have been a democrat all my life BUT theres a big PROBLEM HERE brok could have won for sure BUT MICHELLE RUNS HER HUSBAND LIKE A PUPIT SHE DIDINT LIKE HILLARY SO THEY WENT WITH ANOTHER THAT WILL LOOSE THE ELECTION FOR OBAMA IF IM RIGHT IT WILL SERVE THEM RIGHT HILLARY IS A VERY SMART WELL LOVED BY ALL AMERICANS

I can't stand Michelle since she made the "first time proud" comment....but i was moved by how hard her poor dad worked his whole life. Too bad he can't be in line for the Oval office.
Kathryn Amherst, MA

As a democrat I will never vote for Obama...

As much as I have watched her it seems like her eyes and her big beauitful smile are not saying the same thing. So often she looks like she is in pain. Does she have back or some other kind of cronic pain problems?

So glad to see that voters are realizing that the MEDIA is creating all of this disruption in the democratic party. Watch next week when the Republicans have their convention. I guarantee you the stories and coverage will be just the opposite of the madness we are hearing and reading here!

pdx mcgee; In answer to your question-not Obama's fault–fault of the DNC themelves who blind-sided Hillary. Dean, Pelosi and those super delegates who decided they wanted Obama over Hillary did a
hatchet job (very nicely with back-handed compliments???and power play).

Hillary had "paid her dues" in respect to government service by being
First Lady of Arkansas, then First Lady of USA and was well on her
way with her platform in place for her run for President. My question is why, when his platform as he has so many times stated, the same or similar to Hillary's, place his name on the ticket. Does it sound
like it was for the DNC or self gratification. In all fairness, I feel
without the help to him from the DNC and their fiasco re the Florida and Michigan, Hilllary would now be the presumptive nominee.

So, because of the action of the DNC, I will take my chances on 4 years with McCain (who is younger than I am) and hopefully, the DNC willl have learned their lesson the hard way and will back the most
capable person,Hillary, and hopefully, I will be around to help vote her in as President.

Michelle Obama is incredible.. In fact, the Obama's as a whole are just an incredible family, I wouldn't want anyone else to reside in the White House, they're a perfect fit. Her speech was amazing, and nearly brought me to tears..
OBAMA '08

What is McCain and Cindy doing for the troops besides sending them to war? When the last time they sent care packages to the troops and listened to their concerns? Michelle Obama is the best.

All I can say is that actions speak louder than words. I don't see much in Michelle. Being an engaging and articulate speaker doesn't truly reflect character.

Michelle will make a great first lady. She is smart, beautiful and a great speaker. Can't wait to have her in the Whitehouse.

Michelle Obama may well turn out to be one of the most truly productive first ladies ever – like Eleanor Roosevelt!

To all those Hillarists who claim that Obama was nasty to her - can you name one Obama primary commercial the Republicans could use against Hillary? A single one? If not, how about moving on now?

Nice to hear something positive for a change.

I never thought so before, but Michelle's hot!

I dont know about anyone else but Im tired of paying $16 for a few pounds of ground beef. $8 bucks for a pack of chicken. I am soooo tired of going to the store for my kids favorite ceral and pay 5 to 6 dollars for one box. This economy sucks and everyone is suffering. We need to get thes silly republicans out of the white house NOW.

I like Michelle and I believe her. I staunchly supported Hillary and now am strongly supporting Obama. I hope that the Democrats start realizing that the value of their votes is to determine the future of this country, not just who ends up in the White House. Obama and McCain diagree strongly on the policies and the voters need to decide who they will support and all those hillary supporters who plan to not vote at all, please remember a no vote by a democrat is a vote for McCain.

Seems like a nice gal.

Obama not only ran a better campaign but he played by the rules from the get go. the "i Want hillary" whiners are either Republican in disguise or spoiled brats who think they should get what they want only because they want it. They better find another planet to move to if they want to live in that kind of world.

It would be refreshing to have another intelligent, articulate, and focused First Lady in the White House. Michelle Obama would be a wonderful successor to Laura Bush. I never voted for Mr. Bush (either one) but admire and have great respect for Mrs. Laura Bush. I became a supporter of hers after 9/11 and how she talked to American parents about how this impacted our children and how to work with them. She was sincere, candid and has always been tactful. A wonderful role model. Plus she loves Scotties.

McCain has served and earned his right! Hillary has served and EARNED her right. Obama stole for his....

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.

"Not better then Hillary… I love Hillary and I will never vote for Obama because he had been unfair with Hillary…"

Okay, I have to ask this because it is driving me nuts: Will one of you responders who believe that it is Obama's fault that HC didn't win the nomination PLEASE tell me what he did? Run a better campaign perhaps?

Michelle will make a great first lady, just as Hillary was. Hillary made an excellent speech. I fully agree it is not her or Obama that is important, it is the progress, economy and people of America who come first. Let us all unite. I have no doubt that Hillary will play a major role in the White House policies even though she will not be living there. God be with them all.

So many white people are jealous of Michelle Obama. Just admit it. She is educated, poised, intelligent, beautiful, articulate, married to a man who has not cheated on her and left call girls behind, or sick wives on their death beds, or screwed interns in the oval office, or chosen to bring pill heads into the oval office, she has bright, beautiful daughters, she is accomplished in her own right and is a very confident American woman. I can understand the jealousy and the hatred. So many of you must pale in comparison. Your statements about her have nothing to do with her as a person, they reflect your own inadequacies. I truly understand...it must be great to be Michelle...and suck to be you...

Having made some less-than-desirable comments about our country, here's hoping Michelle shoots off her mouth a little more. She is not likeable.

She is so smart and ellegant

thank you PUMA Moving ON ... let's all go kick some butt in November and see about getting this country back on track!!!!!!!

I'm off to MSNBC where the real news coverage is!

If you would like to actually hear the rest of the speakers at the convention tune into C-SPAN.

Avoid the nonsense of Anderson and Carville, and especially the old gray dinosaur (mare) Blitzer. Yuck. Can he look any scarier?

I'm off to MSNBC!

CNN Post THIS!

Cindy MCCain will be the next First Lady. She is all and more of what Michelle is and actually goes out and DOES good work for the community and world. Not just talking about it like the Dems do.

No she won't be the policy person, Maybe Cindy McCain will be.

CNN, why aren't you posting my comments?

"Not better then Hillary… I love Hillary and I will never vote for Obama because he had been unfair with Hillary…"

Life is unfair, get over it and Hillary should get over it too, it's not about her and it's not about her husband...get Obama in the White House.....

A Republican for Obama!!

"Michelle Obama is another rich women"

Cindy McCain is one of the wealthiest women in America.

What is your point?

I shouldn't be told to visit his website….it should be very clear…but it is not.

How lazy can you get? And exactly what has McCain spelled out, it should be very clear? POW POW POW? That is pretty clear

WELL i AM CERTAINLY GLAD TO KNOW THAT MORE ATTENTION WILL BE PLAYED ON MILITARY FAMILIES, THEY REALLY, REALLY NEED AND DESERVE THIS. I LIVE IN A MILITARY COMMUNITY, MY HUSBAND RETIRED FROM MILITARY SERVICE AFTER SERVING 20 YEARS, SO I AM IN CONTACT WITH THEM AND AM AWARE OF THEIR NEEDS AND CONCERNS. I KNOW OF MANY SPOSES HAVING NERVOUS BREAKDOWNS WHILE THEIR LOVE ONES ARE AWAY, CHILDREN SUFFERING;TEENS ACTING OUT, EVEN YOUNGER CHILDREN HAVING DEPRESSIONS, SERVICE MEMBERS HAVINFG DEPRESSIONS BEFORE AND AFTER THEY DEPLOY AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS MARRIAGES BREAKING DOWN.

FORT CAMPBELL KY
HOME OF THE SCREAMING EAGLES / 101ST DIVISION

Yeah, I can see Cindy McCain giving a speech like Michelle's...NOT! There are too many people suffering in this country–working Americans who cannot afford health insurance, mortgages, food, and gas. Voting for McCain will seal our fate as the most regressive, backward looking of the industrialized countries. Don't take my word for it. Search and review where the U.S. stands in the world on standard of living (and remember that GDP includes ALL spending–including for the war) and then look at the U.S. ranking for the Human Development Index. We are not anywhere near the top any longer. We have a terrible healthcare system, which underserves and overcharges, our education system is in the toilet, and we have disinvested from renewable energy in favor of Big Oil. We can thank George Bush and all his Republican cronies like John McCain for that. Republican administration means Robin Hood in reverse. If you want more of the same for FOUR years, cast your vote for McCain.

So much more love in the room today! YIPPEEEE! Other than a handful of angry (obviously McCain) supporters posting as democrats and spewing hate, the rest of us seem to be dialed in to the convention, the conversation and the future of our AWESOME party of change. And thanks CNN for FINALLY posting something positive about the Obamas...it's about time. You aren't going to recapture any of your viewers who have fled to MSNBC if you don't get back on top of your game and start paying attention to what we, the public, are really talking about.

Until now I had no idea the word "liberal" was an insult

Like Michelle or not Like Barack or not, we need to stand together as Democrats, Hilary lost get over it, she still can be President til 2012

Wow... it's like Brad an Agenlina...

OH... swoon... swoon...

Michelle Obama is going to be an exceptional First Lady!!!

Michelle Obama is an incredible woman. I deeply admire her principles, her intelligence, her accomplishments, her vision, her love.

Look in your own eyes Former 4:01 and see your eyes they look just like McSame/McBush searching for war more war ,surge another war monger in WWII .

Michelle Obama is another rich women who now wants to buy the Presidence for her not experienced husband. Once a person has power they are all the same...POOR RICH LITTLE WOMAN

she is not going to be a First Lady either

ok, let see if she now help her un-experienced husban Obama to win the White House... my vote is for McCain...

DEAR FRIENDS:
WOMANS RIGHTS! SAVE THE CHILD GIRL OR BOY!

VOTE JOHN MCCAIN! FAITH ALL OVER AMERICA!

hillary showed mrs. obama how to give a speech. the dnc force fed us obama, and now the exodus to register independent is beginning. mccain 08, hillary 2012, nobama!

Public servant my arse!! What make Michelle Obama any different than the rest of us wives, mothers, and daughters? NOTHING. It's going to take more than a woman telling me she loves her family for me to buy into the scheme. We all love our families...what else have you got?

What EXACTLY does Obama intend to do to CHANGE everything? He tells the American people what we need but NEVER have I heard any substance to back up what he says. How does he plan to do what??? I shouldn't be told to visit his website....it should be very clear...but it is not.

Michelle Obama did a great job of speaking...she enunciated and was clear and concise...typical training any attorney receives. But her message did nothing for me...I understand the point was to show how they are just like the rest of us...and I see that....so, maybe I should just nominate my neighbor for president! I need a little more sustance!

Nobama! Not for this single mom, college grad!

please dont vote mccain

Hillary supporter here who is now a YES WE CAN supporter. Lets do this together!Enough with the crap already. We lost, so lets do as she asked.....support BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!

Michelle isn't a policy person. I'm not quite sure what she is. She's out of her league, I know that. She was upstaged by Hillary Clinton. Michelle is mean spirited, not very First Lady like at all. Clinton, on the other hand IS a former First Lady!!! Ha, ha, ha!

Love you Hillary, but sorry, I cannot in good faith support Obama to clean up Bush's mess. He really has no record of accomplishment that tells me he's the guy for the job.

Is Michelle's "make over" complete yet??? I noticed some hostility in her eyes while Hillary was speaking. I truly believe it is because of her that Hillary was not added to the ticket. Obama and Biden are to the LEFT of LEFT. Hard-working middle Americans will not have it. No more taxes; we can hardly survive now, and it sure isn't just a Republican President's fault. What has Congress been doing for Americans for the past 8 years!!!!

Obama is the second coming of....JC..NO, NOT THAT JC, JIMMY CARTER. HE IS A LEFTIST AND IF YOU CHECK OUT HIS LIST OF FRIENDS GOING BACK TO WHEN HE WAS STARTING HIS POLITICAL CAREER, IT AUGHT TO MAKE YOUR HAIR STAND UP. HE IS ONE OF THE MOST LIBERAL POLITICIANS CURRENTLY IN EXISTENCE. PLEASE DO NOT VOTE FOR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

So now are voting for a president because his wife is a good orator and attractive? This just proves, Obama is a celebrity and he has no substance.

America has a surprise in store for McCain and I hope he will be able to get over it. Obama has a reputation of making history and dealt blow but, that just the moment.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Michelle Obama is such a great lady. She's amazing, and she seems really kindhearted and warm.

The Obama's are very good people, i trust them 100%

OOOHHHH.

You know the right wingers can't stand the fact that they can't rail against her like they did Hilliary. They want her to say she wants to be involved in policy so they can say "No one elected her president. How dare she. See this is why you should hate her."

But it's not like it matters what she says or doesn't say. They are going to label her and insult her anyway. It's what they do.

Good for you Michelle. We don't need another first lady trying to dictate policy as wehad in the 90's.

Mrs. Obama is a wonderful person and a great America.

She was on the zone Tuesday night. I am proud of her.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

thanks for coming around PUMA'S

NOW LET WORK TOGETHER TO GET EVEREYONE TO SAY THAT ON FILM AND OVER THE PHONE IF POLLED.

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

The republicans didn't want McCain 8 years ago, 4 years ago, and We don't want him NOW!

finally a 'good' article for cnn.

Attention these are not PUMA's who are posting that they are moving on. These are Obama minions. Be aware. Same people who said Florida and Michigan were moving on.

I like her!

I cannot and will not support the Obamas. Same old political tactics of Washington, just much thinner resumes!

PUMA alive and well.

McCain '08.

the dems are so quick to accuse repubilans of hate speak. yet all of the hate is coming from other dems. republicans are just replaying videos that dems already made themselves. much like dogs you shouldn't crap where you sleep. your candidate can't unify the party let alone the country.

Only Texans, senile senior citizens and a few others blinded by ignorance would still cling to the idea that Democrats equal communism. However having your government led by those with a conflict of interest based on connections with big oil and defense contracts equals the American dream our forefathers laid out? Please get a clue. Checks and balances are the genius of The United States government. A vote for Obama/Biden is the check we need to write in order to regain balance and recover from the damage our great country has endured over the last 8 years.

Thanks you Hillary for that wonderful heart warming speech, that's why I loved you so much. You are the epitome of grace and strength for all of us that wanted to see you in the White House. I will do what you ask and vote for Barack Obama in November, but you will always be first in my heart.

The bottom line here is, if you want a socialist America where the government controls everything that you can and can't do, vote Obama. If you want a free America where you have a choice, vote McCain. Personally, I am voting McCain.

I also want to apologize personally to anyone I had ripped on. It's been an emotial race and I have always treasured the Clintons. You tend to fiercely protect those you love, ya know? Bill Clinton was the candidate of change and I was the youth generation that helped to get him elected – 19 years old!

Lets respect our candidates and the party, but most importantly each other. America needs us right now...the democrats must heal this country once more. Nobody believes in that more than Hillary after watching her speech and I believe in her and her message.

Obama '08/Hillary '16

She seems angry and ready to blame other's for her mistakes. The victim stance the was spewed at her church.

I am amazed that when a conservative tells the truth it's hate.
Analyze what she has said over the last year...It's down right scary.
McCain is a RINO, Republican In Name Only. The lesser of 2 evils is McCain...now that is sad.

Of course she's not a policy person, she's not a politician. I don't recall First Lady Clinton being a policy person and she turned out just fine.

Obama/Biden 08

Mrs. Obama is not June Clever.

PUMA moving on... August 27th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

As angry as I've been about the treatment of Hillary by Obama's supporters.
As angry as I've been about the DNC selecting our candidate for us.
As angry as I've been about the media's treatment of Hillary, I'll vote for Obama.
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Thank you...

To Puma moving on...

I thank you for seeing we are not as different as the MSM people claim us to be. Logically if the roles were reversed, I would probably vote for Clinton.. I am sure I wouldnt like it but we can not afford 4 more years and my children do deserve better. The Clinton years were not good for my family but the last 8 years have been a disaster.

Obama/Biden 08

I'll say it now as I told my wife yesterday. Michelle is a better speaker than Barack. Last night Hillary was a better speaker than Bill. The genuiness of emotion from both of them exceeds their husbands.

Hillary was really done a disservice by her campaign team in not letter her just be herself more. Barack is facing the same risk against McCain. Biden will be himself and that will help.

Why the mis-quote CNN?

She said she is not "the" policy person.

Oh, that wasn't inflammatory enough for CNN, huh?

What a stupid, ignorant bunch this so-called news source is.

Please, people. Let's stop accessing this site and all move over to MSNBC.com or anyplace else where we can get some REAL news!

CNN, I am soo surprised that you're actually posting something nice about the Obama family. You've been in McCain's corner for the longest time, avoiding every bit of revealing press and scandals about McCain.

Please report the news without bias and give BOTH candidates equal treatment. You've been hard on Obama 10 times more than on McCain.

"PUMA moving on" Thank you, as Hillary said it's not about her, it's about the bigger picture of getting us out from under the Republicans.
We can't "cut off our nose to spite our face. Senator Clinton is no smart than Senator Obama, they both are intelligent wel accomplished individuals in thier own rights, that would make great presidents. Okay, so this time the African Americans got the nod, but those cracks we made are about to break through.

So for now Obama/Biden 08

I don't think Michelle Obama emoted very much when Hillary was performing her great speech for her husband. She seemed very cold. I don't see any sense of generous smile from her face. I do not believe she made the case for Obama either.

Biden, Obama, a pair of great talker ...

I will never vote for Obama...

PUMA moving on.... Thank you and welcome! We need more like you!

Obama/Biden 08!

Michelle spoke from the heart! She was amazing!
Hillary did what she had to do to save her political life.

DEMS UNITE TO FIGHT THE EVIL EMPIRE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love her, great first lady, give me a break. PUKE.......

I was not going to vote to Hilliary if she had gotten the nomination for the democratic party, but I will vote for her if she runs for President again. She was awesome last night. All women should be very proud of her whether your are democrat or republican.

I am a registered republican but will vote democratic this year. My wallet is getting very empty. Can't afford to go with the rich anymore because I am just getting poorer and they have done nothing – nothing in the last 8 years except get us in a mess.

PUMA!

McCain 08
Hillary 2012, 2016

Sorry ... Obama is no JFK.

PUMA!

McCain 08
Hillaery 2012, 2016

Nooooooooooooooooooooo Michelle

Train your children up, and continue to teach them values, and principles, so they too can be future presidents... God bless you Michelle.

I MUST ADD. . .IT'S GREAT FEELING TO SEE MICHELLE OBAMA, TRYING TO HELP OUR MILITARY FAMILIES. SHE HAS PLACED COUNTRY FIRST (UNLIKE CINDY MCCAIN. . .FLYING OFF TO GEORGIA).

TAKING CARE OF HOME (AMERICA) FIRST. . .THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! THIS NEEDS TO A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AMERICA!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Puma moving on, that's the ticket. And with that attitude, we can look forward to counting down the next 4 months for Sidekick John.
Sorry, I don't usually tag Senator McCain in any way other than Senator McCain, but I just thought that the sidekick was clever.

Kelby, I saw a picture of her walking into a restaurant and the dress she had on was "backless." I'm telling you, all of my friends were growling at the tv for her.

She seems to be that new age woman – smart, sexy, funny, firm.
I bet if asked, and she kind of alluded to it here, she'd say GOD comes first in her life, then her husband, and then her children. At least that's how the bible dictates it should go.
However, all of us likely go children, GOD and then spouse. Which is why many of us have such screwed up families.

GOD bless this process and protect all participants and their families.
Obama, we need you to win this thing, so bring home the last lap of the relay race tomorrow night. I expect Bill and Joe to keep pushing out in front this evening.

I don't think Michelle Obama emoted very much when Hillary was performing her great speech for her husband. She seemed very cold. I don't see any sense of generous smile from her face. I do not believe she made the case for Obama either.

I don't trust McCain. I trust Obama. But ... too bad I DO NOT TRUST Obama's EXPERIENCE. I believe it's very risky to elect someone who can only talk great but have no experience in foreign policies, in domestic affairs ...

Biden, Obama, a pair of great talker ...

Michelle Obama is such a gracious, lady and can I add smart too. She would make a great first lady. She's not trying to tell her husband or anybody in his administration what to do. She's just trying to be a loving and adoring wife to her husand and children. What's wrong with that?

Is Michele is so postive FREE college would be great for America? She didn't realize she contradicted herself when she was talking about her Dad telling us how hard it was with his MS that his only reason for living was to put her and her brother through college.
Does that mean if the gov't had paid for FREE college he wouldn't have had a reason for living? You can't give things away and expect those people to treat it the same way as if they worked real hard for it . In many ways Michele's father's struggle gave her the character she has today without it who knows where she would of wound up? My point if you get it for free and you didn't work hard for it, will you appreciate it the same way?

Funny that the Hillary supporters alsways comment on Obama supporters having drunk the "koolaid". What is it that CNN and the Hillary diehards are drinking or smoking??Unbelievable.

One poster said we owe Hillary supporters an apology. I believe some do. I don't, but some do. I'll apologize anyway because if that's what people need to focus on our collective future instead of past wounds – so be it.

We can disagree as to why Hillary is not the nominee. We can acknowledge that sexism and media bias have always been a reality, just as racism is. We can acknowledge that Hillary would have made a fine president (which Barack has said, but we can't seem to get out of the Clinton camp).

Hillary was right last night. This is not about our petty bickering or the hurt feelings on either side. We need to stop WASTING OUR TIME justifying our pain and FOCUS on what the AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED FROM US.

To all my gloating young Obama supperters – FOCUS. The primary is OVER. We have an election to win and a country to turn around. That will take all our effort arm in arm.

FIRST – to the "puma moving on"- thank you for thinking long and hard, and for supporting your beliefs. welcome aboard!

SECOND – how can you not love michelle obama? She would be the most "real" first lady in history – methinks. She's truly an American Mother, Daughter, and Wife, as she said in her speech. She truly represents the values that most of us (non rich folk) hold dear.

OBAMA / BIDEN!!!

I had alot of respect for Hillary till I heard her speach. If she drooled over Obama any more I was expecting a towel to be handed to her. People are so determined to get a Democrat in office they don't care who it is and with this country trying so hard to prove they aren't racist they are going to try and put a man in office who hasn't proven he can do a dang thing but vote present. I will be voting McCain. I can atleast trust him. I feel sorry for the people who will go to great lengths to ruin this country with a man who will not do anything for this country but run it into the ground or give it away to other countries.

she seems very elegant and poised. Media! pl. don't try to put every little thing does and says under the microscope.

M. OBAMA HAS ALREADY TAKEN OVER AS FIRST LADY,SHE HAS
BIDEN IN TOW AND IF THE NEWS IS CORRECT SHE IS THE ONE
WHO IS HANDLING BARACKS AFFAIRS. THAT IS NOT MEANT TO BE A SLAM. I THINK SHE IS MORE ORGANIZED THAN BARRACK
IS. HE REALLY NEEDS A KEEPER THAT IS CLOSE TO HIM. THE
KENNEDYS HAD THEIR LAST MOMENT OF GLORY AGAIN,WITH
OBAMA BEING THE CROWNING JEWEL. SO MUCH FOR CHANGE.
A NEW ERA BEGINS,MAYBE! IN NOV. THE PEOPLE DECIDE, OR IS IT THE
THE DELAGATES. ITS HARD TO KNOW WHO REALLY IS IN CHARGE IN OUR TIME. NOT THE VOTER FOR SURE! GOOD LUCK
TO ALL VOTERS,HOPE WE GET WHO WE DESERVE. NOT SO
SURE ABOUT THAT-WHO DO WE DESERVE? NAM VET NH

Michelle wouldn't be surprised by the challenges faced by military families if her husband had bothered to serve. And please Obama supporters, please don't attempt to tell us that being a community organizer was equivalent service. You're home with your family every night, and the odds are pretty good when you leave for work in the morning, that you'll be coming home in one piece that night.

You think!

Clilnton and McCain are the real deal. Barack and Michelle are a figment of David Axelrod's imagination.

michelle is a very honest modest person and she will be a great first lady.love you

Hmmm,
Michelle Obama – A strong, intelligent, and successful attorney who worked her way up the ladder from the bottom.

OR

Cindy McCain – A Multi million dollar beer hereiss who never had to work a hard day in her life.

America the choice is your's for first lady.

It's time to unite behind Obama and send the Republicans home.

Ignore the posts from PUMAs and Republican's out to cause trouble and the slanted media articles being used to inflame the division to keep their ratings up.

After listening to Hillary's Speech last night I am saddened that she is not the Nominee I am convinced she is better suited to be the President of the USA what a waste of unparallel talent.

She's cool. I like her

No, she's certainly not a policy person. I wonder if she has a brain in her head.

She may not be a policy person... BUT she certainly IS Baracks's police person... she was checking out Hillary during her speech like night like she was on speech patrol!!!

It's going to take a lot more than speeches from Barack, Biden, and Michelle to move me. I want to see some substance!

And don't even try and tell me I will suffer 4 more years of Bush... THAT doesn't move me, because financially, the last 8 years were good... so move me with something that bodes well for the people!

Finally, a Michelle, who will truly re-define the role of "first lady."

we find michelle very attractive

I was impressed with both Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Obama when they gave their speeches.

That aside, there are thousands and thousands of people of a certain ethnic persuasion who are not registered to vote. It would be great if churches, for example, would "reach and touch" those who fall into that category. They know who they are. If successful, this would presidential bid would be NO CONTEST.

They think we need them to acknowledge women's achivement. Ha Ha, we the clever and responsible women will not vote for your innadequate candidate.
McCain Democrat

She is a smart, warm-hearted woman with the potential to do great things for this country. Also note shes not THE policy maker....

And what experience does she have internationally and here in the United States? Legal experience? That really doesn't help in terms of domestic issues that we are facing. We'll be dealt with double-talk and non-committal responses which is typical lawyers do. I'd prefer someone that has corporate experience or business experience.

"And I was surprised at the challenges they face...." Where the heck have you been Michelle? Military families have always faced hard times, emotional times and nonsupportive times (remember the Vietnam War era?????). Jeez you consider yourself ready to be First Lady? I don't think so....

I would say the heading should read, "Not a polite person"! The daggers she shot Hillary last night were disgusting. I hope and pray that he (the useless one) and his wife (the disgusting one) never see the inside of the White House.

Michelle is bright and articulate. But guess what...

MCCAIN WAS A POW!

Who cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As an undecided voter there is nothing she can say that will make me vote for BO. He needs to tell me what he will do as president that will convince me to vote for him.

I love Michelle!!!

now that is a First Lady

not looking out for hersefl interests like we know whoooo

Obama Biden 08 12

A wonderful lady! I ask all americans to never question a mother's patriotism. Mothers sacrafice, struggle, love and hope on behalf of their children. No one has the right to criticize them. There are a number of people that feel attacking their mom...well, dems fightin words! And with good reason.

So lay off the moms. This includes Ms. McCain.

Thank you, "PUMA moving on." I can't say how much your comment means to me, and to us all. Let's work together and kick McCain back to Arizona.

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. Should be: Hillary for President and Obama for VP. This would give Obama the experience that at present he totally lacks.

CNN is comming back to what I have admired to be all these years. reporting the news and no talking drum for GOP/DEMs or who else otherwise. This way ordinary folks like myself can choose for them themselves.

Thank you CNN

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...and that is hard for me to say! I've personally fought with some of you in here.

Just don't ask me to start chanting, deal?

If that is true about her role as a mother then why does she have her kids out there. On 2 magazine covers in September and the little show on Monday night. Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton did not have their young children out there in the public eye. Teenagers I would understand but not young children. Unbelievable

Good! I hope she keeps it this way...................she is the biggest "negative" I think Sen. Obama has in the election. First wives may be better seen and not heard – this is the ONLY thing Bush has going for him at this point.

Just what experience does Hillary have being president ????????????

Just what experience does she have at making foreign policy ?????????

Oh yea, she was first lady and not an elected official so therefor not allowed in the meetings. That's where her experience comes from.

Good one Puma idiots !!

To "PUMA moving on...":

Thanks for "coming home" back to the Democratic party. Obama is not perfect. And he will make mistakes as President.

However, anything is better than another 4 years of the Bush administration.

Ahhh yes, the party healing has begun.

Democrats unitied, '08, forever...

It's about time Obama is doing something for the troops. All we ever heard from them was they were against the war. So was I but I supported them.

Yes, Sen. Clinton was right it is not about us but about American, so I will vote for Sen. McCain who has the experience.

The Most hateful comments have come from Obama supporters. Hateful to the Clintons and the McCain. You have helped turn me off the Obama's

Yes, it is time for us to move on, it can be done, when we look at this economy, war, foreclosure, gas, grocery prices we definitely don't want four more years of GWB.

We have fought with each other Obama/Clinton let's show the Rep how it is done.

The Obama/Biden and Clinton's.

God Bless America.

jorge lopez August 27th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Not better then Hillary… I love Hillary and I will never vote for Obama because he had been unfair with Hillary…
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What do you mean Obama was unfair with Hillary? If you 're going to make accusations like that, give me a valid example. You CANNOT because what you say is a made up lie. Just be honest in your reason for not wanting to vote for him, if it is not his race then tell us what he did to her. NOT his supporters, but what did OBAMA do to Hillary to make you hate him? Hillary has moved on and told you it is not about her but about our country, why can't you?

That's right, because a house divided cannot stand! Let's take back the White House. TAKE THAT, GOP!!!!

DEMOCRATS WILL ROCK YOU!!!

Anonymous August 27th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

NONSENSE!
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What a well thought-out, nuanced response, supported with examples and relayed in such an eloquent and thought-provoking way. Well done.

Michelle Obama is going to make a wonderful first lady. She is smart , beautiful and has REAL family values.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

People like Sherry and other Obamabots arrogance is breathless. The man hasn't even won this election yet, hasn't even been officially nominated yet and you're putting Obama/Biden 12. We are still having a vote in this country.

she's a great example

PUMA moving on: yes, we Obama supporters really appreciated her speech. it was gracious, genuine, and made fab points. lets get together and beat mccain in november

Michelle Obama would make a great First Lady... of some third-world country where the government controls everything.

PUMA moving on... I respect you! We need a Democrat back in the WH!

DEMOCRATS 08! JOEBAMA!

Way to go Michelle. Not a policy maker, but a public servant working with families and the families of our service men and women.

Hey Obama supporters…show the haters some luv. Because for them to hate only means that we're doing something right!!

I luv all you Obama haters

And by the way, Obama is older than Bill Clinton, JFK, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ulysses S. Grant were when they became president.

Again, luv you haters

GO democrats 08′

...love to hate me/motivate me!!!

After her speech Monday night, I would think she would be the voice of reason and relief.

not a policy person? neither is her husband. they have a lot in common.

why have there been like 30 articles in the ticker today all about the sham dog and pony show DNC convention and nobama? isn't there anything worthwhile going on in the world of politics?

Not better then Hillary... I love Hillary and I will never vote for Obama because he had been unfair with Hillary...

PUMA MOVING ON....

GOD BLESS YOU.... I'M WITH YOU!

I was very impressed with the content and the presentation. She will be an excellent first-lady.

I was a Hillary supporter but now it's time to step up to the plate and end the Republican domination. They have created a mess and now the Dems need to clean it up.

Unbelievable nonsense!

I read when she worked for the hospital in Chicago one of her jobs was to steer uninsured people to other hospitals as reported by her local newspaper.

NONSENSE!

Did I ever mention that Michelle Obama is hott? I meant to do that. and I mean to express that opinion again.
MICHELLE OBAMA IS HOTT!!! Grrrr baby! GRRRRR!!!!

Great lady!!!!!

A real person...gracious, intelligent, great speaker, supportive wife and nurturing mother. She'll make a fabulous first lady!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Don't you just love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, a first lady people can really relate to.

It's worth noting that the title of this article is misquoted – "not a policy person" has a vastly different meaning than the correct "not the policy person" given the context. Thank you.

No how, no way...NO OBAMA!

Ya, ok..........

As angry as I've been about the treatment of Hillary by Obama's supporters.
As angry as I've been about the DNC selecting our candidate for us.
As angry as I've been about the media's treatment of Hillary, I'll vote for Obama.

Hillary was absolutely right; it's not about us or them, it's about America's future. We need to return to the good times of the Clinton Administration and I believe Obama (with some help) can get us there with Hillary at his side.

I hope you haters really appreciate what Hillary has done here...completely self-less. I think some of you owe her and us an apology. I think Carville said it best: "Politics is kind of like a family. You fight and make up." I'm ready to make-up here folks..

The college vote will break the tie. What ever is left of Puma and you republicans can spew as much hate as you would like, it will just motivate more college students like me to come out in November. We will break the tie, we will come out full force, I've never voted before in my life and just called my town hall to be sure i am registered, I now know where to go come November and I can't wait!

A FIRST LADY THAT MOST AMERICAN'S WILL LIKE AND RESPECT! REAL VALUES

THE OBAMA'S/THE BIDEN'S '08-'12

Michelle Obama would make an great first lady!!

Ok, here come the Republican haters with their personal attacks.

WOW!! A Positive Obama article? This is the first one CNN has posted on this ticker all week.