Comments on: Amy Holmes: Obama hits right notes

By: Terry

Terry — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:38:10 +0000

Ronald Reagan was governor for quite a few years before running for president. Or don't they teach history in schools anymore!

However I have to say that yes it was a great speech but that don't mean anything. Considering people like you Amy Holmes and the rest of the media really don't give a flying hoot about anything.

Michelle Obama gave a so so speech however first impressions always the lasting one's.

I want to ask a 2 questions;

How many times is Michelle Obama going to re-introduce herself between now and Nov. ?

Why is it that I am always hearing from the media how we have to get to know Barack? The way I look at now if we haven't got to know him over the last year and half, then there must be a problem. And the problem isn't with the citizens of this country either!

By: Proud American

Proud American — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:37:09 +0000

Man I wish I would have been there!! Proud is an understatement right now!

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:34:58 +0000

I truly understand why this man is reminding us of why this is such a glorious and wonderful country. Not when you elect presidents to do things for us, but when we select leaders who giude us towards what we all need and want to do.

God Bless America!!!!!

Obama/Biden/Clinton/Gore/Republicans/Democrats/Independents/
Americans/The smartest and most hard working people in the world 08' and beyond.

By: ML - California

ML - California — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:34:32 +0000

Michelle Obama needs to lighten up! Her facial expressions on TV make her look mad. Is she? It appears that she has a lot to be thankful for, so why doesn't she show it?

By: Scott Tucson

Scott Tucson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:34:21 +0000

For a guy who sure do speak purty while in front of a telepronter, he does run scared at the thought of a townhall debate.

By: bjmaster

bjmaster — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:29:02 +0000

he wrote the entire speech himself...show me a republican ...bush?..laughable...mccain...duh...that can do the same

brilliant

By: Ken Deminick

Ken Deminick — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:27:59 +0000

IF BARACK OBAMA RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD HE WOULD WIN BY A LANDSIDE VICTORY!!!!

By: lou

lou — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:26:13 +0000

No longer will we buy your Fear. Obama 08

By: chuks

chuks — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:24:23 +0000

Well done Barak..give those republicans hell.....they aint seen nothing yet...

By: Peter of Oregon

Peter of Oregon — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:22:07 +0000

Barack Obama was enormously successful at all of the things you mentioned in this article. He was extremely clear and articulate and connected with Americans throughout his speech. He made his case very very well.

By: DRH

DRH — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:14:02 +0000

Honeybee58
I bet Obama will do better then George W. Bush, hell I know a president that has a 5th grade education from Columbian he is smarter then Bush, for example he has got his county off the dependence of foreign oil and George W. Bush and the republican’s wouldn’t even attempt to do something like this, because they wont be able to get their cut from BIG OIL .

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:05:13 +0000

He just nailed it. John McCain, bring it on!

By: Registered REPUBLICAN

Registered REPUBLICAN — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:51:49 +0000

The speech was amazing and poignant - Obama has the charisma, leadership, and integrity to be our Commander in Chief - the next president of the United States of America! We have a new HOPE - a new vision - American values and ideals - thank you OBAMA - and God Bless America and all the republicans that will now vote DEMOCRAT for this election! Republicans UNITE and convert!

By: David Harris

David Harris — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:50:51 +0000

The problem with people wanting an "experienced" candidate for President, is that we all kinds of "experienced" people in the House and Senate right now and they still can't work across the aisle to get anything done. Doesn't matter if they are Republican or Democrat. Personally I find John McCain doesn't have proper control of his temper to deal with our Allies as well as our enemies. He sees Iraq as the center of the War on Terror, which isn't the case. He also sees himself as being more like the average American, than Senator Obama who made 4.2 million dollars.. Its kinda hard for a man whose wife is worth 100's of millions of dollars to even come close to being an average American. I will agree that Senator Obama is younger and has less government experience than his opposition. But right now, we need someone with new ideas and not the same old Washington politician. To the older American's who prefer an older candidate, your time is up and its time for a new generation to take over and see if we can fix the problems, that your generation of politicians has caused.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:48:13 +0000

You know this was a great speech when all Obama's critics are stumbling as they come up with any intelligent response.

Excellent speech to kick off a campaign.
This speech changed the game.

Obama stepped up the the fight and drew a line in the sand challenging McCain – that all that petty Rove-style cheap shots are not going to be enough.

By: La Raza

La Raza — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:47:17 +0000

Obama supporters please ignore the haters and just keep the faith, it's almost over. McCain is being forced to cancel his convention and simply "pack it up." He is literally paying folks to attend his convention. My Hispanic cousin was offered $50 to attend on Monday. I simply can't believe it. That is why I don't believe the polls saying that this thing is close.

By: A M

A M — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:35:04 +0000

WOW – What an incredible speech!!! It had character, substance, hit all the issues – and brought them home.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:30:58 +0000

One question, the mess our country is in today, is it because of experience? If experience is the reason why Bush and Cheney has been so successful then perhaps we should vote for a novice because no one with or without experience can be worst that these two. McCain may have experience whatever the definition of experience is but, I question his cognitive skills or he seem to have a labile personality in that he is unpredictable. For some reason he thinks one answer is sufficient for a variety of questions. When he is evasive in answering questions is it because he does not know or is it because he can not remember. This question is much more serious to me than inexperience. One thing we know about Barack is he has surrounding himself with some brilliant folks. He has manage to outwit quite a few experienced candidates. So can we conclude that even though he may not have all of this experience McCain, Bush or Cheney his IQ is greater than the sum of the 3.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:30:14 +0000

Honeybee58:

Actually, as I understand it, Obama wrote his own speech tonight. It was glorious.

By: Scott of Sydney

Scott of Sydney — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:17 +0000

Great speech. Speaks to the world of what USA should be. I bet the Republicans were apprehensive at all those text messages.

By: GO BAMA

GO BAMA — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:02 +0000

enough with the life experience already-
there is such a thing as natural talent.

McCain has been around for 71 years and he still sux.

Cheney worked for Nixon and his experience merely turned him into Darth Cheney.

Let's give this country the new exciting push it needs....

get out of the rut guys!

obama/biden!

By: Slider

Slider — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:27:08 +0000

Obama said, "John McCain likes to say that he'll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell -- but he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives." Tell you what Barack, when John McCain takes the oath of office, his first act ought to be to conscript you into the Army, put a rifle in your hands, and order you to lead the charge into the cave. It'll be the first thing you've ever done for the armed services. Hell, why stop there; it'll be the first thing you've ever done for America. You can take your buddy, Ayers, too.

By: MAGNIFICENT SPEECH!!!

MAGNIFICENT SPEECH!!! — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:27:07 +0000

Senator Obama gave the most important speeche of his politicial career!! He hit all points WITH CLARITY AND PRECISION, and LAID OUT HIS POLICIES VERY CLEARLY. From the economy, foreign policy, education, and social security, to the TWO wars, our troops, terrorism, immigration, jobs leaving the U.S.A., government responsibiilty and our responsibility, international diplomacy, and last but NOT LEAST, how out of touch McCain really is with the economy and his lack of judgment, Senator Obama was spot on!!! "McCain's no maverick, he's a sidekick!!"

By: Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:26:21 +0000

Experience is overrated.

Sound judgement and temperament is what is most important.

George Bush had "experience".

By: Colleen Klug

Colleen Klug — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:22:50 +0000

I feel the faint stirrings of hope…we need Obama, Biden, Clinton(s), and everyone to keep the momentum going..and take back our country from the pillagers who have controlled it's future for too long…
go-bama!

By: sandra-california

sandra-california — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:19:21 +0000

NO WAY-NO HOW-NO OBAMA, READING A TELE A PROMTER, DOES NOT MAKE YOU READY TO LEAD!

By: rusty long

rusty long — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:16:53 +0000

Obama showed the country a lot tonight. Anyone who was not impressed with his speech were never going to be convinced anyway. But, Barack made his claim tonight, and basically offered America a real choice. Hope, against cynicism. Take your pick. I'll take hope any day. And to those who try to claim he was not specific, well, you were not even listening, were you.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:12:56 +0000

I am always impressed by how good he is with the teleprompter. That quick jolt from the left one to the right one has this intensity behind it. Really exiting, actually.

Hopefully he'll have a teleprompter with him at all times, though, or we might end up seeing who the man really is.

By: K of TX

K of TX — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:09:18 +0000

Although your article was a bit begrudging in your compliments for what was an obviously brilliant and excellently delivered speech, I do take into account that you are a Republican or right-leaning Independent. I thought this speech was the best he has given yet solely because it has nothing that his opposition can encroach upon with any credibility. Simply put, he showed he is able to vehemently disagree with John McCain WITHOUT demonizing him and debasing himself. Brilliant...

Obama/Biden '08

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:05:46 +0000

The haters got to get over themselves. They will always come up with some lame excuse won't they?

If you're still unsure, then watch the debates. But, then you have to make the choice. Seriously, who EVER has the experience to be President? Who is arrogant enough to believe that they know how to do that job? Obama has been in elected office longer than Bush was governor of Texas and, as someone has pointed out, longer than Reagan was governor of California.

He is smart, he ideas, and he knows how to draft the right people to make them work, Wow, someone who tries to make things work. I know that is a novel concept for the right-wingers but give it a chance.

By: Julie in California

Julie in California — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:03:10 +0000

Right on the money. Congratulations to all at CNN for your analysis on Obama's speech–it was indeed a masterpiece.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:01:23 +0000

Mccain is Bush! Just another war munger looking to take over more oil! And to do so he is using your money and your troops, and what do you get in return. You get to watch the big guys with the big money get tax breaks, you get to watch them get health care, and you get to watch them get any kind of education they want. It's funny that there are still some people that like to watch. Keep supporting Mccain and that's all you'll ever do, is just watch! I would have thought every American would want what the rich and elite have. Unless of course you are listed under the rich and elite. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! VOTE BARACK OBAMA!!

By: Raffi

Raffi — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0000

He did that and superbly. More power to him. We are in days of prosperty and health,

By: RRE

RRE — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:57:42 +0000

WAKE UP AMERICAN NO OBAMA PLEASE...THIS IS NOT OUR TIME..HILLARY IN 2012

By: RRE

RRE — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:56:02 +0000

the only change Obama bring is racism...because that is all he has... so figure it out America..we can not afford to have another Bush..Obama is another Bush but a different color... Hillary in 2012

By: Thanks, But No Thanks

Thanks, But No Thanks — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:45 +0000

Obama/Biden 08. To all the democrats/Obama supports, this is truly our moment to be proud of the democratic ticket for this 2008 election. He knocked it out of the park.... what a great week for the
Democrats.

YOU GO OBAMA/BIDEN !!!!!!!!!!

By: Fred

Fred — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:39 +0000

Not a right note with me. I still can't figure out how a half white, half black man can be considered an African American that is the first African American to be nominated to run for president on the Democratic Ticket.
Please explain this to me. White mother , Black father. How do you
compare this man to African American? How can you say this is a
historic moment? Were do you people come up with this. Yes a mixed
race man was nominated to run for president on the Democratic ticked, but he is know way African American.

By: Antoine

Antoine — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:37 +0000

Corrections to my last post:

In my first sentence, no should be on. In reference to the Little Rock comment, I was refering to the integration of the school system in Arkansas after Brown v. Board of Topeka. In my last statement, I am requesting that Griff keep his racist comments confined to the back quadrants of his tiny brain. Thanks.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:55:12 +0000

For the first time in my life, I have been following the political scene this year and I have been fascinated by the entire process. This has been a historical moment for all people but for some reason even the pundits can't leave the negative comments to experience the history that has unfold today. I think the problem we are having with all of this is that no one but Barack could see this outcome at the beginning of his journey. No one can believe he has been so masterful in running such an awesome campaign. One keep hearing about his lack of experience but for someone without experience has been able to out plan, out think, out organize, out smart, out raise all of the most experience. If his campaigning ability is any indication of how he will run our country I am on board. However, I am not convinced Barack will be successful in becoming our Next United States president because the reason folks are verbalizing for not supporting Barack is not the real he will not receive their votes. I pray that even though folks are not being honest publicly they will be honest with themselves. I would like to Congratulate Barack on a superb campaign and a job well done. Even if he does not become president it has been a wonderful day for AMERICA.

By: RRE

RRE — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:54:12 +0000

dont you love militant michelle ...she would be a great first lady..NOT... she would be the worst first lady in history..can you image...not me...go HILLARY in 2012

By: RRE

RRE — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:53:00 +0000

boring...his speech was boring...Hillary in 2012.

By: Honeybee58

Honeybee58 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:50:24 +0000

So we all know Obama has a talented speechwriter on his payroll. That's not news. Too bad he still cannot think "on his feet," i.e. in the debate–or real life–mode. The man does not have the life experience to be president.

By: Bill Charlotte, NC

Bill Charlotte, NC — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:50:02 +0000

The "we can only criticise and whine" republicans claim that Obama's set was too much. Are these the same people who were responsible for that elaborate green set when John mcsame was going to upstage Obama's victory speech a few months ago? If so, I can see why they would think anything beyond a few party ballons and duct tape would be too much.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:49:06 +0000

I like how they continually complain about Obama's "lack of experience." Cuz when I look into Barack Obama's past I see 7 years in the Illinois state senate and 3+ years in the US Senate. So over 10 years in politics. Now lets look at the poster boy of the republican party. Ronald Reagan was governor for 8 years in California. Before that he was an actor. AN ACTOR!!! You wanna talk about celebrities take a look at your own political hero, he literally was a "celebrity," and not the kind they've made Obama to be because they're so jealous of his popularity. It's petty and low, and the republican party is going to pay for their despicable campaign tactics in lost house/senate seats and, well, the presidency.

By: eric

eric — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:48:49 +0000

Of course, the only negative comment on here turns to racism to make his point. Thanks for showing us the true reason why the polls have been anywhere close. This was truly one of the greatest speeches of all political history. The thing is Obama has been delivering amazing speeches this whole time and he even topped himself. Students of American politics will be studying this speech for a long time to come. I have never been so emotionally and intellectually drawn into a campaign as I have with this one. Listen up all you seniors too old to get past a name and skin complexion. I'm 24, I pay your Social Security and Medicare through my taxes and I vote. It's about time you started listening to me.

By: DeeJam - Los Angeles

DeeJam - Los Angeles — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:47:53 +0000

It'll be so boring to watch the Republican convention. I'm going to watch anyway.

By: Hope LV,NV

Hope LV,NV — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:44:19 +0000

Barack Obama is a U.S. citizen unlike John McCain he was actually born in the USA.,not somewhere along the panama canal.
Sen. Obama knocked it out of the ballpark.
I think even naysayers will have to see through the hate and admit this was a great one.
United"08"

By: dorothy

dorothy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:42:30 +0000

Barack Obama, has been hitting the right notes for the last 18 months, but because so many people are Blind, Deaf, and Dumb, they would not hear or see the Truth hitting them in their own faces.
Remember, for eight (8) years ALL many of you have had is President George Bush, who is incompetent, and has not regard for anyone but himself, and John McCain, as his follower.

It take a person who is Visionary to see beyond the BULL!

Dorothy, OK

By: Nevada dude

Nevada dude — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:41:27 +0000

you cant say anymore you dont know Obama, his policies, his character. if you do its because you refuse to see. no wonder you blindly support MCan't.

Obama is ready. McLame will not know what hit him

By: mike

mike — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:39:05 +0000

Did anyone else notice the departure of the candidates off the stage to their "mansion" between the pillars? Talk about a visual image of the disconnect between the "candidate of the people" and the people themselves.