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Is the Whitehouse big enough to hold Obama's ego? I have never been their but imagine it may need to have another wing added.

I was very skeptical up to this point of Obama. I am and always will be a Hillary supporter but all I can say is WOW! FANTASTIC SPEECH! WE WITNESSED ONE OF THE GREAT SPEECHES OF ALL TIME!

On a very personal level, Barack Obama reaching the White House would make me extremely proud to be an American.

It would wipe clear a bad taste from my mouth. A bad taste that arrived with "Shock and Awe", and American's torturing Iraqis in Sadam's prison, and the Vice President's Office outting a CIA agent for political gain, and a government looking the other way while New Orleans drowned.

I grew up believing that America truly was the best country on earth. And while we had issues and disagreements...we were ideologically correct and a beacon of hope for the world. I never questioned that during President Reagan, Bush I, or Clinton.

George W Bush made me question that belief...

President Barack Obama will restore that belief, and November 4 can't come soon enough.

Absolutely the most powerful political speech ever! God bless you Barack Obama! I can hardly wait till November 4th to cast my vote with pride and honor to elect you the next president of the United States! Amazing convention, amazing speehes, but most of all the most amazing candidate. Obama touched on everything and everyone. I am proud to be a supporter of Obama! Let's go on now and lets not stop until we reach the steps of the white house!

Wow! I can't imagine much more to say to describe his speech.

I was very impressed. I now believe without a doubt who I will vote for.

Tonight made me so proud to be a Democrat. He laid out perfectly why I believe in the Democratic platform.

-Tax credits for college
-Expanded GI Bill
-Fully funding the VA
-Keeping jobs in America
-Taking the battle to Afghanistan...you know, the country that houses the terrorists who actually attacked us
-Energy independence

Nice job Obama!

Obama said that John McCain is a member of the old Republican guard. You know, the traditional belief that you are on your own in this world.

But then he went on to say that his understands the need for government because of his family.., his Grandfather, who came back after WWII and re-educated himself on the GI bill. His Mother, who worked and struggled, on her own, to give him a good education. And his Grandmother, who "taught him the meaning of hard work" and "how to surive on his own". Huh!? What!!?? But , but, aren't those the very same old traditional values that John McCain represents..?

Is Obama saying that he no longer believes what he was taught as a child? Or that he understands old traditional values??

90 percent of votes in Senate are unanimous.

FACT

Close to 90 percent of the senate votes on things that are fluff and don't mean much.

ALL senate votes are 90 percent the same.

FACTS

THINK AMERICA

Use a clear head and check up on 'facts' yourself. Do your own research and don't take anything for truth till you check it for yourself.

You don't even have to believe me about this stat about the senate (its OK I am not running for anything) check it for yourself on an unbiased web site (one that is not opinion based, a dry gov site even)

Think for yourselves and remember McCain and Obama are working for themselves to get elected THATS IT its their job right now and goal and like all that came before them they will say anything to get elected and say elected.

Think clearly check facts yourself don't be drawn in to the hype (of eaither side)

Then vote in Nov for the person you want not who may be the most hated or most loved.

i am a supporter of obama he moves, inspires, and touches me in his speeches and enthusisiam. however i do wonder why polticians choose born in the usa as a support song it is against america and and it treated vets, everyone has gottn it wrong since regan

It appears some people have already counted the ballots. Wasn't that what Daily did in Chicago in 1960? Perhaps we can count Chicago again.

Denial could be rife amongst some Republicans but not me. America will not be suffocated yet again by mediocrity. Change is on the way.

Obama-Biden 2008

That was a great speech. I have usually voted Republican but this time I'm voting for Obama.

its sad you people all still consider yourself democrat or republican. Why not consider yourself a citizen of the United States for once. Last time I checked being either or didn't make you any better or more patriotic, just more ignorant to the true reality that is the harsh grip of poor leadership and lack luster politics that is a so called "America". Set your party bickering aside for once and focus on true change for the advancement of true patriotism, the reconstruction of a now tarnished nation.

I for one will not be taking a 10% chance on change. Yet a 100% chance on freedom, and the reform that we as a country we have been stripped for the past 20 years.

NO WAY NO HOW NO MCSTAIN!! About the only thing Bush can be thanked for is showing us. That politicians are not our saviors!! WE MUST CHANGE and not accept the same old thing!! anyone in favor of Mcstain. Stop being lazy and welcome to the new America!!!

This was the speech Obama needed to give. As a canadian, I have a somewhat outside view of the American election, and I felt he tackled all the points he needed to. While it wasn't his most motivating speech, he tackled all of his weaknesses, showed his strengths, and displayed why he will be the next President of the United States of America.

no home run...

I never expected so much meat in an acceptance speech.

Lot's of Promises & McCain Bashing. Sounds like old time Politics to me. I'm wondering how Obama's going to fulfill all these Promises in 4 short years–if he even gets the chance. Oh yea, with the help of old Washington Politics & Joe Biden!! Hillary Will Be Back!!

Sounds like a preacher or a football coach before the big game in his style. In substance he trashes every free market solution and offers no alternative. In some cases he speaks of goals with no plan to get there. Other goals have government as the solution. Government is not the solution to the problem. Government is the problem. Is he too young to remember the Regan/Bush/Clinton years. He advaocates a return to pre-Regan philosophy of government. Sorry. Been there done that. Just a pep rally for a return to the Carter years. While his showing was poor, I still want to hear McCain before I decide.

Former Clinton voter here. Obama's speech was tough, intelligent, direct, and moving. I intended to vote for him before tonight; now, I can't wait.

Aside: If you want to watch events such as this convention, ignore the 24-hour channels and switch to C-SPAN. You will find no nattering idiots whose "commentary" directly contradicts what you are seeing and hearing; whose "analysis" is shallow and irrelevant; and whose excessive screen time means you don't get to hear speakers like Barney Smith.

Did Obama explain it to you republicans and swing voters clearly, or are you guys going to let South Africa shame you all. Don’t let the color of his skin or his name stop you from doing what is RIGHT. We need change!!!!!!!! We the people to from one union, it’s about US!!!!!!!! TRUTH!!!!!! Vote Democrat

Viewing the comments posted. I can tell who the Republicans are. They are the ones who hate the government think, write and talk devisive and hate mongering. The best they can do against Obama is say he is a celebrity. Well I I I I want to say McCain is definitely no celebrity and he does not deserve my vote because he was a POW. I am thankful for his service however that is not the reason I or anyone should vote for his tired old hateful ideas and political tom foolery. So you hate mongers while we who truly love this country preach love and unity keep up the same old tired divisive politics and those sleeping giants will wake you up.

4500 Words!! It will be a lot more than that with all of the I's, ah's, umn's and the other sounds he makes. Glad I will miss it.

David:

I like Obama and I will vote for him. But the speech is too long for the 21st century reader and rambles way too much. He has moments of clarity and power than it veers off in the SUV off into across the prairies. Also, to be honest, I'm a little bothered by the chanting rally which to this Boomer, echoes eerily other types of rallies in Europe circa 1939.

I will vote for Obama. But this is too over the top and too all over the place to keep me on the screen. I would have preferred something more cogent, more personal more intimate.

For all you haters, he confirms, this is "about you".

Why is it so long? He has a lot to say that so many of you say you needed to hear so don't complain when he puts it ALL out there for you. Don't complain because he wanted to share this event with as many people he could. Don't complain because he wants to see your lives better than they are now.

He has confirmed for me again and again why I support him whole heartedly flaws and all.

of course Barack can give a speech. but this is really a snoozer. Hillary gave a much better speech. And I totally agree with the posters above...this I....I....I...me...me....me is out of control. I hate to agree with David Brooks and other conservatives about the messianic overtones. But they have a point. I heard Obama on NPR saying we need to learn more about him. I say, he needs to learn more about us.

I'm surprised CNN hasn't given yet another state to obama, Minnesota, which has him winning by 6-10%.
He's going to win.

David Gergen, You have gone out of your mind. I respected you a lot in the beginning of this election year, when I respected your views. But today you are like others such as Gloria Borger or Whats the name of that woman who is anchor of 8pm show at CNN.
Please don't spoil your reputation for a person who can not be a good president of this great nation.

He's not done yet and I'm blown away and so proud to have Barack Obama as my future President of the United States! YES WE CAN ELECT HIM! AND WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No matter how much he outline his plans for changing American in DETAILS the haters still keep saying they don/t know what his plans are? You must all dumb and deaf. Just like you all keep saying that no one knows who Barack i/ He is a relative new comer.. give us a break. People all over the World must be laughing at America. Barack has been out during the primaries for over 18 months talking you the people. He has tell you his entire life story. He has recounted his plans in detail. Also it is online, for those of you who can read. It is there. Stop using excuses to be ingnorat. It making us sick.

HEY OBAMA – IT's ABOUT US – NOT ABOUT YOU

McCain WILL NOT WIN THIS ELECTION!!! Sorry to break it ya Repugs!!!

OBAMA/ BIDEN 2008!!!!

Wonder who wrote that for him. Its funny as I sit here watching all these people-its like they are hooked and it really does not look like a political event but more of a circus act. Except for the stage-it reflects obummers arrogance. LOL. Pride always comes before the fall so I have learned....McCain will win this election

Obama telling them what they want to hear. This guy knows how to work a crowd – I wish he would stop saying "I', "I', "I" – try and keep count – somebody count how many times he says "I" -

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA We must all pledge to help him to keeps these promises he can't do it alone just like you pledge to change I pledge to help and not stand and wait for you to do it!!!
OBAMA 08 let's go

OH MY GOSH. What an Obama-centric video – all these self-references, all these "I"'s, "me's" – oh my, what have we here. I have never seen such an extravagant self-indulgence. This man exploits the Bush failings – any moron can do that – to pump himself up and promote himself. Notice after accepting the nomination by again referencing himself and his wife, he hails the Clinton's – because he knows without them he's nothing more than a talker. Oh my gosh – I still can't believe how self-centered he is.

Instead of having people buy his book, he should give it to us because we are on the verge of change..so give us the book to support you as President!!

Regrets but I have to respond to Thalia – Fan Loves Hillary...or any other Hillary turn-to-McCain turncoat:

....I supported Hillary but she didn't run the progressive and organized campaign that Obama did and couldn't raise the money. IT"S TIME TO MOVE ON! ....if you can't move on and plan to retreat to the Repubs and vote McCain ....then it wasn't about Hillary after all.....go ahead ....

If you are dumb enough to go with a party that has no regard for a FEMALE'S right to choose.....the Republican party is what you deserve.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Tom in Delaware...Obama is the racist and I quote from his speech: "I get it. I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. I don't fit the typical pedigree, and I haven't spent my career in the halls of Washington."

Obama playing the race card YET again.

Sick of this empty suit. Sick of how political opportunism has pushed a novice to the presidency. I am sick of this spectacle, of this "bombastic" (using some of the words of BO personal friend/family – the racist reverend Wright) display of a bunch of inflated air, wrapped in arrogance and in the promise of empty words.
No I reject the notion of a "learn on the job" kind of presidency.
You are all fools to fall prey once again for the "likable" guy.

America good luck

Don't censor me again CNN

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I'll never in my life figure out how ANY American can prefer a war-mongering old man over this Constitutional Scholar. He is so articulate and he THINKS !!

People ridicule him because he pauses to think. He HAS NOT memorized a bunch of answers that he speaks no matter what – he THINKS before he responds.

Obama/Biden '08

No more distraction let me watch the speech please:):)....CNN

He is the one. He is what this country needs to make people care. The people of this country have gotten so tired of the same old people and same old talk. The hatefulness of the Republican party praying on the poor with fear tactics. I know he want let us down. God is walking with him and will protect him because he is what we need.

There will be points lost because of race; Many more than any poll taken to date can possibly reflect, and here's why:

50% of people called for a poll will hang-up the phone. They don't possess the tolerance to take a poll.

Of those people there is also a far greater level a racial intolerance than there is in the group that is willing to take the poll in the first place.

Those racist people do, however, cast votes during the general election. I don't know how many there are, but I do suspect that it is a sizeable amount throught the country to have a powerful impact on the election.

This entire issue is treated like the elephant standing in the livingroom. Everybody knows it's there, but no one dares bring it up in conversation.

I beleive that untalked about factor will sway this election. The polls will never reflect their opinions, and they themselves will not come out and publicly proclaim their position because of it's unacceptabilty in society.

We'll know for sure on November 4th.

If all the polls show this race as a tie and it ends up being a McCain landslide, then this explanation will prove to be true.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA !!!!!!

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay !!!!!!

What a self-centered person.

ALL men and women of good faith must rise up for a change enough is enough. Gop and all blood suckers must go!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a challenge to Humanity!, no doubt.
ALL the lies, ALL the spining, all the blood spill, ALL THE KILLING MUST COMES TO AN END., ALL the war mongers must be stop and put to their place.
"Whatever goes up must come down" The time is here!
RISE UP, RISE UP, RISE UP TO HUMANINITY.
No going back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!now or never

It is time to cover the event. The talking heads can talk without being seen. Let things happen as they are planned to. The people will make their own minds.

Let's get real, McCain has not talked about anything in all the ads he has spent money on. For Obama, like that old song, "If you don't know me by now, you will never never know me." It is time to hit McCain on the issues. No more of trying to get America to know him. All McCain talks about is being a POW. Yeah we get it. What else you got McLame. Obama is what this country need right here right now.

Let me guess. It says Obama good, McCain bad.

I agree with Barney Smith. That;s why I won't vote for Obama.
McKinney '08

I'll never in my life figure out how ANY American can prefer a war-mongering old man over this Constitutional Scholar. He is so articulate and he THINKS !!

People ridicule him because he pauses to think. He HAS NOT memorized a bunch of answers that he speaks no matter what – he THINKS before he responds.

Obama/Biden '08

Obama and his buddies have captured this nomination by dumping Hillary. This is a FACT, and will go in history books.

I still remember the primaries how he failed to recognize President Clinton's work and efforts made for African-Americans, and labelled Prez Clinton a racist.

Opportunist as Obama is, he himself made failed judgement all his life, and now again by picking old Washington politican Biden thinking Biden will help, but I do not think so.

I see the FIXED news copter over ROVE's house!!!!!!! Oh no....

I just read thru Obama's speech and it's good. Everyone keeps asking for Obama to give specifics on what and how he will handle the issues. I have yet to hear those specifics from John McCain – oh wait he doesn't need to because his term will be a contuation of the Bush administration.

Give the speech a chance, reading thru it it is good – a little long – but good.

Come on Northwood, it's filled to capacity. People mingle, bathroom breaks, etc. The line to get in was 6 miles long of human beings. The happy place is packed!!! Don't be a downer, that's not healthy.

I think it is CRAP that the media gets advance copies of speeches.

And sometimes the media tells us what is in it.

At the moment I change channels.

I have heard many comments about how the Brack Obama speech in Berlin was a problem in his polling.

My question is:

What is BAD about watching 200,000 Europeans waving American Flags at an event??

It shows Europeans are thirsty for American leadership!

Why so long?..Granted the Senator is a great orator.....but doesn't he know people have to go to work in the morning?

It was good to see the Democrats honor our retired generals.

Thank you for your service to our country Mr. Gergen

One of the best orators of our time

David,
With the exception of Clintons, democrats lack message; they always need hand holding, and they seek support through conversations of race, gender etc.

I am a long life democrat but not anymore. Democrats, even after watching convention, are simply not convincing to me UNLESS its clintons sending the messages.

I am a republican forever.

Harvey from OH

off topic...David Gergen is one of only two people I consider to be qualified to fill the shoes of our beloved Tim Russert. Despite his position as a democratic strategist, he gives objective commentary and critiques of every aspect about which he is questioned.

John King would be my second pick for the same reasons.

BET CNN DOES A BETTER JOB NEXT WEEK FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE THAT ARE COMPLAINING – I STILL WON'T BE WATCHING THEM. THEY SUCK

People say that Obama is a great orator, and say it as if it were a bad thing...
A LEADER is someone that can give others HOPE
a LEADER is someone that inspire others to invest in a cause higher than themselves.
a LEADER is someone that can make folks BELIEVE in coming together
a true LEADER pulls people to him/her out of love, not fear.
If that means Barack is a celebrity too, then it's a good thing.

I see nothing but fear and doubt from John McCain- experienced as he is in Washington politics, I do not trust him to run our country.

I was a Hillary supporter, I am anxious to hear his speech. He is going to have to knock it out of the park to compare to Hillary.

That being said, I will vote for him

CNN IS OWNED BY A REPUBLICAN

Why isn't CNN acknowledging the "ordinary" Americans who just told their stories on stage? They were very inspirational...

Yawn.....

Did you HEAR Al Gore? Talk about ripping a new cavity in Senator McCain and the Republican party!

I THAT OBAMA IS GOING TO WIN BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THE CITIZENS WANT HIM TO WIN AND BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

I have read a preview on the site, i think he has done a very difficult job, why?

Because the media have kept saying he is not specific, but he has been more specific than the other candidate, eg, i have never heard McCain talk about education... its unfortunate, most unfortunate

Thanks David!! I love CNN!! Especially Anderson!!!!

FOR GOD'S SAKE. I AM WATCHING THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION AND INSTEAD OF COVERING THE CONVENTION YOU SHOW TALKING HEADS TRYING TO MAKE AIR TIME.
YOU DID NOT COVER THE COMMENTS OF THE GENERALS. YOU DID NOT COVER THE COMMENTS FROM THE PEOPLE WHO SPOKE FROM THEIR HEARTS.

I AM NOW WATCHING CSPAN AND I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU HAVE FAILED OUR COUNTY.

WAKE UP AND COVER WHAT IS IMPORTANT.

KARL KLEEMAN

who cares what you anal-ists think?

WE THE PEOPLE WILL MAKE UP OUR OWN MINDS !!!!!!!

CSPAN WON'T CUT IN LIKE YOU RUDE PEOPLE DO.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK FOR US

Can CNN please stop distorting this event...in just one segement you claim 90,000 people in attendence and that the place is packed...as you span empty seats with your cover..You are making this event less by strecthing the truth because you have nothing worthy to say yet..Just let it happen. We are not stupid.

Wow. Those "real people" testimonials were more effective than any of the politicians speeches I've seen tonight. They felt very real, and very convincing. Any one else think so? Very Oprah, in that they were confessional, person, and heart felt (except maybe the teacher, who seemed more like a politician). Too bad they didn't run those in the 10PM hour instead of Dick Durbin. Would be better programming.

Well...I might as well just watch it because I don't know where the boys are at. Man forget that!

Is cool David. I'm just gonna be here now, I ain't gonna let them in now, LOL!!

David,
People may be dissappointed with the speech. I just got done reading the transcript. If he sticks to it, they will NOT get the close-up of his stances on issues. They must buy his book next week to get the close-up of his issues. Smart tactic, as is the running of his whole entire campaign with internet based strategies.

David...is that warm and fuzzy feeling about to come ??

Are they actually playing "Born in the U.S.A." at the convention, or is it added in the broadcast for those of us at home? Cause if it's played at the convention...wow....

If you've ever listened to the lyrics, you'll know it's about the less-than-warm welcome Vietnam war vets got upon returning home...not very appropriate, considering Obama's opponent.

is prob going to be the same thing he is always saying

all this people will not go to the polls in november

an McCain will Win

an Hillary will be Back to save us in 2012