August 28, 2008
Posted: 07:29 PM ET

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Watch critics are hitting Obama hard for this stage. CNN's Jessica Yellin reports.

DENVER (CNN) — Camp Obama is stinging over Republican barbs that the stage tonight, surrounded by thousands of spectators, is "the Temple of Obama."

His campaign manager came out to say GOP has it all wrong — that Obama wanted as many people as possible to be involved in this night because the election is about them. I think. Also gave some hard sell on how to get involved. Obama-ites are all over the place, passing out volunteer cards.

Filed under: Candy Crowley • Democratic National Convention


no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Mr. Kevin, Get a little more information and understand why this is appalling. A few 101 courses in aesthetics should help you out. Yes, it is understood that it is a rendition of the Lincoln Memorial. The outrage is its, scale, fakery and gaudiness in a time when ecology and economics are a main strive so we can help Americans out of their demise of a wasteful pop culture industry. It is not only wasteful for our resources but for out minds.

James In Oregon   August 28th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

They just don't get it . ( The People ) are taking there country back , Obama's Campaign has always been about ( THE PEOPLE ).

dibbu   August 28th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

so democrats are comparing obama to MLK? hmm… what exactly has this obama fellow achieved? shame.

Tex Ann   August 28th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Obama needs to get the chip off his shoulder.
If he can't handle the barbs of this campaign, then maybe he shouldn't be the one running. Is he going to whine every time someone says something "mean" about him?

Al Harris   August 28th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Check it out, it is the WHITE HOUSE
not a grecian temple
what grecian temple has windows?

Cheryl   August 28th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Some of these bloggers really have a problem with the fact that Obama gives people hope. McCain gives them nothing but recycled Geo. Bush reterick. Don't you people realize that America wants more? We've been lied to about the war or our reason to be in it. We've watched Geo. Bush grandstand for 8 yrs. He doesn't even think that the economy is a problem????? In fact, it's because of Rep. thinking that we are all so despirate for some change. Get a grip people, the Rep. party wants people to just blindly follow them again.

To: Kevin-Jonesboro   August 28th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Kevin, what do you expect from people slow enough to support McCain. McCain doesn't even know his countries or how many homes he has. You expect them to know about the Lincoln Memorial. They have no curiosity and lack intelligence. That's the problem.

Chuck   August 28th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Obama can have a temple in Denver, McCain will take D.C.!!!

nick, houston   August 28th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I think that it's funny when many people on here criticize Obama without actually seeing the stage or set up at invesco. And you call the Obama followers sheep? Keep on thinking what you're told to think.

Bryce   August 28th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Does anyone else think that Bill Richardson is speaking tonight in front of the larger crowd because had he spoken on one of the other nights in front of the many Clinton supporters, he would have been noticeably booed? Now, their boos should be drowned out by the larger, more pro-Obama crowd.

Envy and jealousy raises it's ugly head.   August 28th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I understand your pain, whereever Obama goes he can pull a crowd, every city, stadium, Europe, etc. You ain't seen nothing yet. It will be wonderful to once again have a President that the WORLD loves. President Clinton was the last one. Focus, if you can McCain, maybe you'll learn something - my friend.

Obama & Biden - A change we can believe in

BJ   August 28th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Obama supporters keep saying that he is registering hordes of people to vote…

I read in the LA Times that the Obama camp is going around registering African American criminals that have not yet been sentenced, and convicts that have just been released after serving their sentence. This is being done primarily in the southern states.

Anti-Negativity   August 28th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

it is so so sad that people would result to petty insults and accuse of Obama of having an ego and setting up a "messianic temple" when all he is doing is embracing CHANGE and all of the AMERICANS who support him.

seriously the haters need to wake up! Think about your futures, the futures of your children, and the future of this country!

No way, No how, No McCain!

Obama/Biden '08/12

Eileen   August 28th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Sorry I can not be happy for the democrat party. I can not understand everyone praising the Clintons for eight years of jobs, economy,and lowering the defficent, and then turning around and voting in a man that sit in an ANTI AMERICAN CHURCH for twenty years. To me a word spoken against the Americans or listening to it for twenty years , then put him in the white house is beyond me. I can't get past it, I can't see how those who voted for him can. Now we sit back and watch the Clinton's take him to the WHite House. What a shame.

Ha Ha   August 28th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I wouldn't worry about it. McCain and his supporters know that McCain could not fill a children's playground. They're just jealous.

Obama & Biden 08 & 12

P.S. Thank you Bill!!!

Bob Tracy   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Let's see, the set looks a lot like most of the building's in our nation's capitol. And exactly what is it in that that the Republicans object to? The fact they may no longer hold the keys come November?

BJ   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Obama's set tonight with the columns and all, is like the presidential seal he featured for a day, which was ridiculed even by Obama supporters.

Portions of his speech which has been released is like all the other speeches his surrogates gave last night!

Clearly, he has been "outspeeched" by Bill Clinton!!!

Mocabo   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I can't believe how completely ignorant and foolish you Obama bashers sound. WAKE UP. You mock the thousands of us who are inspired and ready to act. And then you say he isn't a good leader.

Homework time— go read a definition of "leader." — def. a person who rules, guides, or inspires others to act voluntarily.

Is that not proof of Obama's leadership qualities?

WAKE UP.

susan   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Talking about the poor. All the money they spent on this convention could be well spent on the poor people. They spent so much money on this one event when millions are dying without food and water. This is nothing more than a dirty politic and self serving,

Joe Reed   August 28th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

The funny thing is George W. Bush had a stage bigger than this when he accepted in 2004. The media bias is all over the place during this campaign, the only one that has it right is MSNBC.

PETER IGNAGNI   August 28th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

JOHN THE ADULTERER,ENEMY COLLABORATER, FRIEND OF BANK SWINDLERCHARLES KEATING—' KEATING 5 ' SENATORS, DUMMY AT NAVAL ACADEMY, LOST 5 JETS IN 7 YEARS….JUST AS SMART AS GEORGE W. BUSH……..PHONY WAR HERO……GET IT ???

Ron L   August 28th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

All Hillary supporters, get the ANGER out of your HEART, the TEARS out of your EYES and realize that any difference between Hillary and Obama when it come to policy is PAPER THIN… You are all HYPOCRITES, you SWEAR you love and respect Hillary and even though she has told you over 5 times that it would be FOOLISH to vote for McCain, you won't even listen to her…..GROW UP….AND QUIT FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELVES….IT IS PATHETIC and SELFISH..

NY Dem   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

McBUSH and his croonies WISH they could bring Americans together like this. I am watching the event right now and this is just beautiful. THIS is the America of the 21st century!!

The republicans don't understand that this is about THE PEOPLE. That is why Obama chose this type of venue, so that EVERY DAY PEOPLE could participate! It's wonderful!

Truth   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

The stage reminds me of the Lincoln Memorial…

TonyinKentucky   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Are the stupid, evil, lying, hypocritical, let them eat cake partisans whining again.

Remember, there was not a peep four years ago when Dubya accepted his nomination on a set that was a mix of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise, The Parthenon, and The Oval Office.

NOT A PEEP!

Now something much simpler and borrowing from The Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials is offensive.

Republicans…stupid, evil, or recovering.

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

Theresa   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

If all McCain's camp has to complain about is the set decor then Obama must be on to something. McCain's camp has been nothing but hypocritical throughout this campaign. This is one of the most critical election years in recent history, the American people deserve more than set critiques.

Biffington, Biff   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I wonder if those screaming about a politician reading words from a teleprompter realize

SPEAKING IS HOW INTELLIGENT PEOPLE COMMUNICATE…

what…. will Cue-card-mccain have his acceptance memorized…

NOT

David W.   August 28th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

You folks are scary.

Biffington, Biff   August 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

YOU WILL NOT SEE THE DEMOCRATS FOCUS ON THE PAST TONITE…

you will see the take a moment of recognition and honor it…

but THIS IS ABOUT THE FUTURE!

Brent   August 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

People are so stupid…the setting is paying tribute to MLK's speech at the Lincoln Memorial. I love how the hacks in the media just repeat pointless campaign talking points.

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Wendy Canada, The argument is not coming from a Republican. CHANGE? well then why housed in a FAKERY of the Past? What we are supposed to go to Las Vegas for Change?

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   August 28th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

For all of the ignorant people out there repeating the GOP venom about the "Temple of Obama", here is a little lesson in American national monuments!!! The facade was designed to look like the Lincoln Memorial…you know as in President Abe Lincoln of the United States!!! The same place where MLK gave his "I Have A Dream" speech! Instead of remaining ignorant and just repeating the words of others, let's take a moment to find out the facts for yourself!!!

Dave in Indy   August 28th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Did anyone actually look at the set? It isn't a Greek temple. It's the same pillars used all over the monuments in Washington. Take a look around Washington before bashing the set.

KC   August 28th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Is the GOP that afraid the American people are watching a dream unfold. Let's be real people this is a dream of MLK that one day all people will be able to stand togeter for a common cause. Remember, the bible says you only need faith a small as a mustard seed. I challenge all those who have doughts to step out on faith and hope. Faith to carry you though and remember for this to become a reality it will take the village.

PUMA's for Obama   August 28th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

How dumb to get on this as if having a background is such a big deal. This is why I'm changing my mind. I just can't take anymore of the Republican nonsense. I'm watching it right now and it looks really good, though I do wonder about the people behind the stage and what they can see. Still, it brings a little interior design to a completely outside area.

Jane Brooks   August 28th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

The Democratic National Convention has been taken over by Wolf and Anderson. Instead of us being able to watch the speakers that we choose we instead are watching paid comintary. We in Ohio would have loved to have watched our Govenor Strickland speak, not men who are telling us what they want us to think.

Leah   August 28th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Just an observation about the set. My impression is that it is the Washington Mall - Lincoln/Washington Memorial - in a tribute to MLK Jr. But, I guess if you have never visited our capitol, you wouldn't recognize the historic backdrop. Pity.

Donald   August 28th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I am a Democrate that will vote Repoblican this year.We have people loosing there homes,can't afford gas to get to work,no health insurance and he has the addosity to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to put on what I consider to be a civil rights rally for all the people who are struggling to make ends meat to see.He is way to inexperienced to be President,be real what has he really done to deserve to be in the White house?

Vivian   August 28th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

The republicans are "haters." They wish they could command this kind of support.

OBAMA&BIDEN 2008   August 28th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

GO OBAMA, WE WILL TAKE THIS WOOHOO!!! STOP CRYING REPUBS!

Jo Eloise White   August 28th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Would somebody please let the Hillary Clinton supporters know that a vote for Barack is a vote for Hillary. Soon to be President Barack Obama is a very smart man and he knows a very smart woman when he sees her. So I’m 100% sure that he will work very closely with her to accomplish the goals that they both have set. So say it loud and say it proud, A VOTE FOR BARACK IS A VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!!

Jo Eloise White

70 year old   August 28th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

What is with this no one to vote for.

cnn why are you letting so meny comments by one and none by others. You are showing your prefrences.

Wait till sponsers start pulling thier adds.

Barb   August 28th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

It has always been about Obama. It has never been about the people.
If Obama is ever President , do you really think he will listen too anyone including the voters.

Wolf   August 28th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

GOP sounds right to me…..this is just a clue as to how Obama would spend our money if he got into office!!!!! What an egotistical arrogant cuss! He should go back to Chicago as soon as he get the loss in November!

Art Michaelson   August 28th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Tonight is the best most recent example of that 200 + year evolutionary experiment in DEMOCRACY for the PEOPLE and BY THE PEOPLE..The founding fathers in their revolutionary democratic ideas of political freedom for all and not for the few. Government serves the common man and not the monied few. For the last eight years I was not as proud of my country as I used to be. Today I am experiencing HISTORY. A fullfilment of the American Dream. to borrow a phrase ONE GIANT STEP FOR MANKIND. Let us hope and pray he can bring America back to its former greatness. Maybe once again I can travel in foreign countries and be proud to wear the AMERICAN FLAG on my lapel. Art (Cincinnati).

JOHN   August 28th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

LET'S SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE CRY WHEN MCLAME ACCEPTS THE GOP NOD AT THE GOP WAKE. LMAO.

A Woman In California For Obama   August 28th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Since CNN closed its comments page so quick on McCain's congratulations to Obama I will comment here:

I was always taught to say thank you to a compliment so thank you Senator but why didn't you pick up the phone and congratulate him personally as you did with Hillary and Joe Biden. Makes you wonder? For that I say-you are a "small person."

Go Obama/Biden.

Last night I really enjoyed Joe Biden's and John Kerry's speeches. Great job! Didn't hear Bill's.

Slash Firestorm   August 28th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

It is nothing but jealousy, pure and simple. 45 years after Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech, Barack Obama is bringing us all together. All McCain and his lackeys can do is try to drive us apart.

After the people I've seen and the speeches I've heard in the past few days, the Republican cruelty has been exposed for what it is. This is our dream, and it will not be taken from us by the agents of the past.

ENOUGH!!   August 28th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

To Proud American: The Republicans are haters? I'm a Dem and I can't stand all the folks on here who say stuff like that and won't admit to being haters themselves.

You guys are the worst. So evil to anyone who doesn't believe exactly what you believe whether they're Hillary supporters or McCain supporters.

You're a bad example of a true Democrat.

Makes me wish I had someone else to vote for.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 28th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

IT'S TRUELY A SAD DAY IN AMERICA. . .WHEN YOU FEEL THE NEED, TO LOWER YOUR STANDARDS—DEALING WITH THE GUTTER OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY!

THANK GOD FOR THE INTELLIGENCE OF BARACK OBAMA. . .

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

annie   August 28th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Hey Chris - if the dnc was for the people they would have let the candidate win that the people voted for instead of selecting their own phony, egotistical candidate. If the dnc was for the people, they would take all this wasted money for a roman colliseum to further BO ego and given it to health research, charity, anything that benefited humanity and not just one arrorgant idiot.

kennywest   August 28th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

This isn't worth a comment. Whats more important is how short McCain is.

Bob Stephens   August 28th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

It is amazing that the McSame campaign cannot seem to come up with one positive thing about their candidate, and only is able to insult their opponent in their ads. How anyone would vote for someone that runs a campaign like this, is beyond my understanding.

wiser   August 28th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Stagecraft and fluff with no experience that is what Senator Obama represents.

Democrats for McCain!

Politicalmom   August 28th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

You know the Obama team really should have seen this coming. The republican bloggers have been all over this "obamessiah" thing for ages. So why do they keep perpetuating this?

Justin in CA   August 28th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

It is sad any news source outside of fixed news would even comment on this. CNN continues to flush all its respectability down the proverbial toilet.

Tyler   August 28th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

This is a perfect example of what has gone so wrong with the Democratic party. The Dems have become the quintessential dogs that are all bark and no bite. Instead of some elaborate stage they should spend more time on the substance of their message. "We aren't George Bush" is not a viable platform. This is why they keep losing. Take the hint!!!

Sara   August 28th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

The Rush Limbaugh worshipers and Rovian McBush crews seem to be working overtime tonight on here - HA.

This is not a funeral to be held in a small parlor in the twin cities - this is a celebration of having a constitutional scholar, an intellect, a very thoughtful person, running to be our president.

NO MORE OAFS - we want our nation back, and that will take an intelligent leader that wants the best FOR US.

Obama/Biden '08

Sure whatever GOP   August 28th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

We should all be positive, this is definitely history in the making,, 45 years later, something I never thought I would see in my lifetime, so many Americans from all corners of our nation who are not bigoted or prejudiced, but instead caring citizens and willing to make America a respected nation who pays it's own bills, creates it's own jobs and produces sons like Barak Obama, a destined leader who the rest of the world has so much respect for.

Joseph   August 28th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I'm sorry, where were the complaints about the temple to Bush when he paraded around his set 4 years ago?

And 40 years ago today, Martin Luther King Jr stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which as I recall has some pretty impressive columns as well.

My understanding was this stage was a visual reference to that historic event.

But for those deciding entire presidential elections on such trivial matters, go for it. The rest of us are focused on the challenges our nation must face.

NoBamaEVER   August 28th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

For some one who is "all about the regular people" he sure spends money like a selfish rich boy. Boy-Dems are the most gullable doops!
Nobama will make as much change as the Dem Congress-all talk no action.

No wonder he declined debates with McCain-it's all in the game plan. LOSER!

Beck was right on spot with his comentary!

Go McCain!

A Literate Person   August 28th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

So, it's a bad thing when Obama attracts enormous crowds, but it's perfectly fine for McCain's camp to continually publicize how hard they are working to get a record turnout (all of 15,000 people, which they apparently think is an impressive number)? Hypocrisy…the McCain way.

And will someone please let the posters on this site know that TYPING—IN—THIS—MANNER—ONLY—MAKES—THE—REST—OF—US—THINK—YOU'RE—AN—IDIOT.

ritgar   August 28th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I love it - "hateorade". How desperate are they getting now - beating up on the stage! What's next, the color of the campaign busses? The whiny old GOP can complain all they want about the venue, the Obama generation gets it (and I'm an old rocker - I get it, too!) They are just mad that they will need to listen to all of the Minneapolis/St Paul Airport jokes next week, featuring another of their great GOP leaders! Tap your foot guys.

Doug in Seattle   August 28th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Come on people. It's just a stage. How about paying attention to the message for a change.

John From Illinois   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Slap some robes on Obama and add some fire in the background and he will look like Nero. That would be fitting since he promotes socialism. What a pathetic joke. This may be worse than that phony BS roll call vote yesterday.

Donna Mansfield, Everett, Washington   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Mr. Obama wants to include AS MANY PEOPLE as he possibly can - and what better way to do it!!! I will be working hard these next few months to re-direct our country to "we the people" - away from "you the ones who think you are all-powerful and who have led our country into the mire".

Colo Sprgs, CO   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

McCain is 95% Bush. Are you satisfied with the last 7 years? $4 Billion in tax cuts for Big Oil. McCain was eating birthday cake with Bush when Katrina hit in 2005. Will he do the same when Gustav hits this year? McCain cares nothing for the American people. Get on board and do the right thing. ELECT BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

RSB   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I think announcing anything today would be an insult to people acknowledging MLK's speech and history being made by having a woman and a minority campaigning for a federal position. Making any announcement would show what kind of American he is. If you're trying to get women and minority voters, may not be a good idea.

James   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

It's nice to know you are regurgitating Hannity's talking points about "apollo Obama" Juan Carlos.

Anyone with common sense and simple honesty knows that if Obama helped an old lady across the street and carried her groceries home for her, the Right would accuse him of trying to look like a boyscout or some other superficial accusation.

Obama is real and does want the best for America, even for those white, hispanic, asian, etc. people who insist upon disparaging his character and purpose.

The stadium speech is something the Republicans and the Right are so envious of that all they can do is mischaracterize it. John McCain couldn't get 70,000 people to show up and watch him hula hoop a ring of fire.

Julian, AZ   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Yes OBAMA is highly valued and deserves to show his support in everyway possible.

That will send a message to all foreign countries that AMERICANS are fully behind him- they will listen when he aims to reshape American image in global matters. And that's what counts!

dem in hawaii   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

What on earth is wrong with being popular?

Ronald Reagan was a celebrity,
John Kennedy was a celebrity,
Bill Clinton was a celebrity,
Heck, even George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower were all celebrities in their time…

Sometimes the American people seem to know more than the pundits and party leaders and ad salesmen…it's called democracy.:)

Tom   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Candy Crowley often seems to have a "tone" when talking about the Democrats. How about reminding her about the supposed objectivity of the journalist?

Tim, Hershey,PA   August 28th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I saw the set on TV this morning. It sure seems to me that if they are trying to project Obama as the next EMPORER, their doing a fine job.

It looks like Mt. Olympus and I think it will backfire.

Stop drinking the kool-aid people. He's all about pageantry and NO
substance.

I think I'll say my prayers before I clean my guns. VOTE McCain!!!

FRED Atlanta, GA   August 28th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Those that are HATING seem to FORGET that BUSH had a simular back ground and his convention in 2004 but you didn't have a problem with that! Lets just see how the RNC top this then talk all you want which I honestly believe you won't have much to say. Looks like that rain that you PRAYED for you shall receive.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!

OBIDEN!!!!

Lars Sundkvist   August 28th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I have been growing increasingly hopeful that the Democrats might have a chance, that we are finally coming together with some strong messages, that we might be able to truly reverse the horrible damage done to the U.S. by Bush/Cheney and GOP policies/reactions over the past eight years.

But the set for tonight is hideous. Please explain it tonight, somehow, at the convention–that it is to symbolize democracy, the capitol, etc., so that others don't keep on running with other theories and nasty comments. Even if those were the intentions, i.e., symbolizing origins of democracy and/or the U.S. Capitol, it is still hideous.

I have fear that the hopes I expressed above will be smashed by tonight's set. God forbid there is a technical problem and one of the columns falls over.

DNC–PLEASE, OH PLEASE DISMANTLE THE SET RIGHT NOW–LAST MINUTE! PLEASE!

Polly DeLange, Cleveland, Oh   August 28th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

The GOP and their boy McWAAA act like a bunch of uninformed, unengaged, blank minded fools talking about other people because they are to puckered up to get an idea of their own. THIS IS OUR TIME! THIS IS OUR YEAR! If we want to have a party good for us! God knows it's about time we are inspired and engaged by a party, supporting a candidate that has what it takes to get it done! - synergyzone, cleveland, Ohio

paulc   August 28th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Jealousy is an ugly emotion.
The Repugs complain if Barack is too popular, his crowd is too big….etc.
Since when has popularity been a deficiency?
I'm sure that if McCain could draw a large crowd they would bray that it was because he was the right choice…

Earl   August 28th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Can Blitzer shut his mouth long enough so we can hear the speech?

Saladin   August 28th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

The more i read and see Mr.Glen McBeck's opinion, i become certain that your nothing more then the same tool that helped elect Bush for two terms and is now working over time to get George McCain in the white house. After all McCain is the right guy for a Muti Millionaire like you but for ordinary folks such as my self Obama not only brings Hope of Change but most of all Brings a New way of Thinking. Unlike you Sir, his views are much more in line with mines and the young generation such as my self who will and are shaping the future of this Nation.

You know its all a matter of time before Obama Takes Office and then soon we will have "real" control over the Congress. Then when this nation will proper under his Presidency Respected Fools such as your self wont have much to say.

Let time be my Witness!

Wendy Canada   August 28th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

McCain & the Conservatives obviously don't understand the new way of doing things. Obama is registering more new voters & involving the people in this campaign through large events & the internet, it is one of the reasons he will win. Those stuck in the past can't possibly move the country forward, they can't even bring their campaign into this century. McCain's just ticked off cause he can't get a crowd that wants to listen to his tired old rhetoric.

a commonwealth resident   August 28th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

ok i think it's a good thing that obama is at a position he is at because it gives the black people a reason to stop the bafoonary that the other people of america are keeping their foots on their necks to hold them down. but i really dislike how every time the black people see an individual in a powerful position they find away to compare them to martin luther the king or other so called important black leaders. yes it's true that amaerica has come along way but this is not the time to focus on the past but the time to focus on change and the future of this land……

Hail to the False Prophet!   August 28th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

McCain and his supporters get it! Obama has a messianic complex in that he thinks he's "fated" to be President. He's the American version of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

God help us if he's elected by the foolish sheep who follow him!

Lesley   August 28th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Candy had me going until the words I think and then some snide remarks. This is why I am starting to watch C-SPAN and PBS. News without opinions from correspondents. And CNN/Fox do not play all of the speeches, just what they consider to be the relevant ones, and then spend the rest of the time talking among themselves. Will they ever report without creating news in the process? Probably not.

Stacey Decker   August 28th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Once again this shows Obama's elitism and anyone who does not believe this is abolutely arrogant and messianic is just another one of his "sheeple." Just because he reads well from a teleprompter doesn't mean he is competent or heroic. THINK FOR YOURSELVES!!!
I will never vote democratic again!!!!

Pam   August 28th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I smell a strong odor in the air. It's a grand mixture of FEAR and JEALOUSY! McCain would sell his mother (and we all know what a momma's boy he is) to get this kind of attention from the GOP. He has labeled Obama with so many different titles, he has become the Rona Barrett of DC. Grow up McCain. I am sure your own lapdogs have something nice prepared for you at the GOP convention …..oh you say they don't? Well sucks to be you doesn't it!

Dem   August 28th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

You mean McCain just wants to do the "same old thing"?? SHOCKING!!

No way he'll pull this country out of the hole that's been dug!

psittacines   August 28th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Nothing wrong with a bit of showmanship…its a CONVENTION, you twits…just like all those other conventions that go on every year in this country….a celebration and a chance to have jugglers and entertainment and speeches and dancing and music and people having a GOOD TIME…

Oops, I forgot, the right wing of the GOP does not approve of having a good time:):):)

Tom in MD   August 28th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

"I think"? Come on, Obama himself was crystal clear on that last night when he said he wanted as many people as possible to be a part of the occasion. "Obama-ites"?? Way to sneak in some subtle support for idea that Obama's supporters are some kind of mindless cult.

Seriously, it's bad enough that most of the "news" here is a bombardment of spin/bias from the hordes of CNN analysts that are at least honestly labelled as Republican/Conservative. It shouldn't be so apparent from a supposedly non-partisan "CNN Senior Political Correspondent."

Robert Wooller from Bradford, England, UK   August 28th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Oh, I wouldn't like to be McCain at the moment. I bet he is pooing his pants, not knowing what Obama will say about him and Bush.

Mike   August 28th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

John McCain got wits. Barack Obama got nothing clever to defend himself with except silly questions like "how many houses do you have".

Go John McCain

Cynthia   August 28th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

That is so true. There are even watch parties across the country. The McCain camp might want to take a lesson and learn rather than being negative.

Clinton/McCain   August 28th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

It's all about him. He's got such an ego.

David   August 28th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Mr. Obama,
Talk is cheap!
As a child I was taught that a man can be measured by those whose company he keeps.

indiana   August 28th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Just like the MCCan'ts—attack the man and his popularity—do not talk of the issues and the GOP's plan.

Heck, Ronald Reagan was popular,
John Kennedy was popular,
Bill Clinton was popular,
Even George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt were all "celebrities" in their time…

Why the heck is that such a thing to be criticized? :)

Sometimes the American people seem to know more than the party leaders and ad salesmen. It's called democracy…

Too Popular?   August 28th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Huh? Since when is it negative to be a well liked and popular guy?

Hey don't vote for him people generally like what he says and what he does but really he's a bad person…

Come on its like saying don't hire that person he's too good of a worker lol

Obama Biden 08 and 12!!!

Linda31   August 28th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The GOP wishes it knew how to involved the American people. They have missed the point from the beginning. Obama is successful BECAUSE he involves the American people!

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I always voted with the Democrats but they have gone bonkers. .
BIG Caesar’s PALACE DORIC COLUMNS_Thank goodness someone else noticed the gaudy ostentatious set for Obama. As clichéd as he, the Caesar’s Palace like Doric columns rage with the idiocy of his cult like campaign. The over doneness of their fakery, their counterfeit, their bogusness, matches the use of a football set for his crazed spectators. Another sign that the right and left unconscious imaging machines have blurred, merged into the display the spectator will rapture in tonight as they do with the poverty of Hollywood movies, not the intelligence of cinema that would critique this. No change, simply quicksand for the idiocy of America. It is so depressing.

David   August 28th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

The GOP - the party of no ideas, and the party of distraction.

CNN loves McCain   August 28th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I'm sure it t looks like a temple compared to the lake of fire McCain will be speaking from.

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

THE SET MEANS EVERYTHING when you are spending millions of dollars to convince voters. If you use exaggerated fakery, it symbolizes the reality it stands for and that is a fake puppet Obama, Mr. Cliché.

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Las Vegas moved to Denver? From the McMansions that broke America in territory as well as the idiotic side of Hollywood, both take up too much space in the minds of the uniformed spectator. Obama, don’t you need to keep your hubris in some kind of check? Locking yourself in the gaudiness of capitalism is not change and it is surely not ecological. You will look like a LITTERBUG under those too big forged columns.

Proud American   August 28th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Republican are nothing more than haters. Stop drinking that "Haterade" GOP! Lead, follow or get outta the way. Its already proven the Republicans cant lead so go back into your caves… Vampires.

Linda from Denver   August 28th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Are you kidding me with this? If Republicans thought they could EVER have a candidate as popular and relevant as Obama they'd do exactly the same thing. Their consistent hypocrisy makes me ill.

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

. How is Gore going to stand under that mess of fakery and speak about the ecology? Even if he jokes about because they have been tipped off by now it will not work. I am sure the speech writers are scurrying to make a joke of the set.

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

It is not just Republicans screaming about this. I have only voted Democratic for over 25 years. The set is going to lose the election. Axelrod and all in control should be immediately fired. Dean and Brazile you also know you are in for it because you are bonkers. Hillary could have helped Obama as she did last night. You made her lose. She would have taken Obama as her VP and you would have had 16 years. Now it will be McCain for 4 and Powell for 8. GOOD Luck but you have all gone MAD.

Chris   August 28th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

The GOP doesn't understand… for them, people exist for the GOP, where as the DNC exists for the people.

Spin, smears and making fun of something they don't understand… no wonder so many countries hate us right now.

Dem in Utah   August 28th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

If the only thing McCain still has on Obama is that he's popular, this should be a quick and decisive election. Do I sense some jealousy, Senator McCain?

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