August 28, 2008
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CNN's Joe Johns reports that there are long lines to enter Invesco Field. (AP Photo)

DENVER (CNN) — There actually appear to be a couple of lines leading in different directiions to Invesco field. The line we walked has to be a couple miles long up to the point we are now. Some police officers told us it is six miles long, but it snakes and undulates, making it quite difficult to judge.

It moves rapidly across the Auraria Blvd overpass then slows down once you get to the other side, just a continuous stream of people walking across a bridge on the boulevard near here. From the way they are dressed really a collection of every type of person, from working class people in blue collar uniforms to men in suits and women in high heels.

It’s warm out, and people who aren't in the greatest shape are naturally huffing and puffing a bit. I taked to one guy who said this is a little like getting to the Super Bowl — which seems about right. That’s another national special security event, like the convention.

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Veteran for Obama   August 29th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Why Obama: A true Christian follows Christ. Men will let you down, but Christ never will. What do we know about his former church? Well, there are whites that go to that church, and that church does a lot for the community. They do not preach hatred, like evangelicals do. They do tell the unvarnished truth.

What is a church? A church is a body of followers. A preacher is not a priest! A preacher is just a messenger, and Bible itself tells all of us to test everything we hear according to the scriptures.

What is that saying EVANGELICALS???

We should listen, but we MUST confirm everything that is said. You follow no man blindly. SO UNDERSTANDING THIS, DO YOU NOW KNOW THAT A PREACHER IS JUST A SPEAKER. YOU FOLKS ACT OBAMA DOES NOT HAVE A MIND. THE REAL LEADER TO CHRIST IS CHRIST HIMSELF. AND PEOPLE GO TO CHURCH TO BE WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS.

Let me just speak from my own experience: Have I attended church and disagreed with what was said? ABSOLUTELY!!

This is what should worry you: Going to church and agreeing with everything that is said. If you do, then you my people are the sheep. The Bible specifically tells us not to do this.

Question for Evangelicals: Was JESUS CONTROVERSIAL??

Sue   August 29th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Oh yeah,
GOOOOOOOOOOOO Obama/Biden '08
This is gonna be an amazing Presidency.
I can't wait!!

GT in CA   August 28th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

People are really excited about the Democratic candidate. Too bad grandpappy McCain can't generate much excitement. Oh I forgot about the bikers in Sturgis when McCain served up Cindy for the Miss Buffalo Chip contest.

Willy   August 28th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Was this thr American Idol shot from last year?

Desmond Sequeira   August 28th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Wish I could have been in one of those lines!

Lisa   August 28th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

I have stood in those lines to see Obama and it was well worth the wait.

Silence Dogood   August 28th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

This is as crucial an election as that which preceded the Civil War.

Denise   August 28th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

I am jealous! Would love to have been there

Tim from Ohio   August 28th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Upon entering the stadium, all must bow down and confess their sins to Obama at his temple. Worshipping Obama like he's God is a sin.

Joe   August 28th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

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

LaShanda   August 28th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

McCain is dangerous for this country! His healthcare adviser says that the emergency room is health insurance. His economic adviser calls us whiners. He says that the economy is great! He doesn't know how many houses he owns. He didn't care about our troops in Afghanistan until Barack shed light on what they are facing. He didn't even show up to vote on the GI Bill!

No how! No way! No McCain!

KATHLEEN   August 28th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

They are dancing in the streets. Go Obama!!!! Hit the home run!
Bring it on home!!!!!

Veteran for Obama   August 28th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

David W: Ain't nobody idolizing Obama. You evangelicals wouldn't know Christ if he was right in front of you. You would probably stone him! Obama is just a righteous man. And people know it. But you wouldn't know what righteousness is, because you believe the darkness you're walking in is actually light.

How can we trust the judgement of anybody who actually believed that George Bush is a citizen of the Kingdom? How can we trust the judgement of people who believe it is OK to hate people? How can we trust the judgement of people who condemn others? I don't!!

You cats are working for Be'elzebub himself.

You evangelicals and Satan are on the same side. If you were a follower of Christ, you would know him and you would follow his example. Lies, death, destruction, corruption, are all tools of the devil and his followers. You need to repent! And while you're at it, PRAY for some understanding, because LORD KNOWS, YOU NEED IT.

KATHLEEN   August 28th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

John McCain is nervous? Oh yes, Rove is pandering to whoever
will listen on FOX right now!!!YOU KNOW, that nasty station. What will they talk about after
Obama wins. WHAT!!!!

Why Obama   August 28th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

What still worries me is the church he went to.

David W.   August 28th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

The Bible says Wide is the Gate and Broad is the way and MANY there be with go in thereat. Everything that is happening is suppose to be happening. Watch Out!

jp   August 28th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

And the lord said, he will come in false pretense and many will follow, but beware as the devil has many faces…… I recommend you check you facts on Obama Hussein before you shower him with praise. McCain is a true leader, not some fly by the night pick. We dont need to elect an african american to say we are past racisim.

Martha Hussein Baker for Barack   August 28th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

This is a proud day for all Americans. Finally, change we can believe in.

Congratulations, President Obama!!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

Bette   August 28th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Its not over, till the fat lady sings……………..McCain will win!!!

No Hillary = No Obama   August 28th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

This is nothing more than a game for Obama - one he desparately wants to win - his ego is on display all the time. No wonder he's having it at a sports arena - all it is is about sport. Obama's campagin feels so contrived - like his foreign tours. I am really beginning to wonder if Obama wasn't "annointed" by the Democratic party at the last convention when he wagged his gilded tongue. He's been given so much preferential treatment by the media and the Democratic party while Hillary was disrespected, disparaged and marginalized. I think the Democrats did not want her - so they promoted this inexperienced orator. It will be interesting to see if the facade comes crumbling down in November. No Obama, no way, no how and that includes his very ambitious wife.

Sara   August 28th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

YES WE CAN !!

Obama/Biden '08

We need to take our country back for US !!!!!

the Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   August 28th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

What a bunch of losers trying to fit in that stadium that is filled with star struck people from Hollywood.

Give me a break.

Obama is a loser he is risky as well

McCain you can pick Romney or Pawlenty either will do a better job than "Joe and the Hawaiian."

Didn't Joe say that Obama wasn't ready? If not I'll say it. He is risky and we don't want to gamble America on a roll of the dice.

Ted:Canada   August 28th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

McCain's people in Canada…

One of McCain's crew had a fund raiser here in Canada two weeks ago. The media here reported that in a country of 38 million people only 50 show up showed up for McCain despite atleast a few hundred thousand Americans who live in Canada.

Obama come here we will fill the Sky Dome 65,000

Another super bowl event…

John Smith   August 28th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Obama does not really need to give any great or small speech. If the American people such idiots as to vomit for McCain and keep the Bush policies for 4-8 more years, let them do so.

Obama does not need to convert or convince any American about his ability to lead and the need for change; it is American that needs a "thinking" leader and express the need for change!

Obama does not need to work hard for the votes of women, Blacks, and other minority groups; it is those groups that need Obama. Let them go ahead and vote for McCain. They will wake up to 4-8 more years of more "hardships," hate," and loss of basic rights with their new and experienced (and bitter) president in McCain.

AuntieK   August 28th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Will this country ever come together like it should? I believe that Obama will lead this Country to where it needs to be! Dr. Martin Luther King is smiling today.

GO OBAMA!

jeanette   August 28th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Thank you CNN for having fewer haters on your panel tonight.
Can't we at least have one night, this historic night, without all the hate spewing from some of your panel?

I love Wolf Blitzer and Jack Cafferty - can't you find more like them?

Anyway, thanks!

God Blessed America!

Debbie - Arkansas   August 28th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I'm afraid I'd be one of those'huffers and puffers' trying to make it through the line…I have a permanent back/nerve injury…oh but I think I might TRY to make it…might have to settle on a chair on somebody's lawn…maybe those people who are selling $60 parking spaces…would sell me a spot for a chair! Whatever, I know it's a night to remember for US…and that is U.S.!!!! God Bless!!

PKS   August 28th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Ana—Advise your family not to have such large family gatherings and your problem would be solved. I don't think it's against the law,though…..

AUC   August 28th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

My Dad and my Mom are watching from heaven right now and they are proud!!!!!! God is good and he will take care of His own. Get on board or get out of the way……..

God Bless America!!!

And God Bless Barack and Joe Biden 08/12

Sara   August 28th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Jenn - we're all Americans with a common purpose - to take our country back for US. We're not a cult. We are tired of the old white dictators keeping us down.

Obama/Biden '08

Peter of Oregon   August 28th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Us Americans love Barack Obama. He is a true leader. That's why we follow him.

McCain may have been a good soldier, but he's no leader.

fashionboyny   August 28th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

This man has a plan, and it seems that Bush/McCain is already using some of his ideas, i.e. Afghanistan, and wanting to be diplomatic now and talk to some of the leaders of rebellious nations!! People get real this man has vision and a purpose, unlike McCain, who continues to run negative ads. What is McCain's vision?

http://fashionboyny.wordpress.com/

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 28th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

I JUST TEXTED "DNC 62262″ AND WITHIN 15 MIN. RECEIVED A REPLY FROM OBAMA THANKING ME WHICH MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I'M RIGHT THERE. OBAMA ALL THE WAY.

Obama/Biden Good choice   August 28th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

It tickles me that alot of Republicans trying to fool someone into thinking that are angry democrats and threaten to vote for Mccain. We all know you are true republicans under false pretents. I use the name (Republican on the fence) just so I could get a comment on a page twice. So please no one cares that you are a Dem(REPUBLICAN)
claiming to be upset at someone trying to change the world. No one is acting like a messiah, but it tickles me to see the Mccain bunch is getting scared so the only thing they can do is lash out at us real democrats like their master Mccain. Remember One nation under God, Not One nation for the rich, One nation for the Poor, Not one nation for the blacks, Not One nation for the white, even though some might like that please people time is short.

Dean   August 28th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Beware the campaign staffers hammering away on their laptops! If you weren't informed, you would think all of these comments on the blogs are actually just involved citizens. The marketing mavens in the campaigns, and in the media have got you figured out America. You've been pwned!

Grandma   August 28th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Thsi certainly looks like one big security risk to me. Please don't tell me that Homeland Sec. has it all under control. I don't buy it.

Jenn   August 28th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

why are you all obsessed with how many people Obama can draw
I be more concerned with the cult like appeal he has

the show being put on turns my stomach, if he wants to be judge on merit this was not the way to go

Sara   August 28th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Wow - look at all those people waving flags and cheering –

Obama/Biden '08

(Watch CSPAN - no commercials)

sue   August 28th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

C-SPAN's showing the stadium right now, looks like one of those huge charity rock concerts. Seems like fun, the problem will be getting all those people to vote in November, and try to outnumber all the other voters who are 1. voting Republican, 2. voting against Obama because he's black, 3. voting against Obama because he isn't HIllary, and 4. voting against Obama because he didn't pick Hillary as VP.

I'm guessing the winner will be McCain, 65% - 35%.

40 years and waiting   August 28th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

The struggle will soon be over!

Sara   August 28th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Allan - Obama's a constitutional scholar - not some idiot like the one that wants to veto beer

Lovely in VA   August 28th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Do you think it is a coincidence that the line to get OUT of McCain's party will also be 6 miles long?? heheheeeeehhheeeeee……..

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   August 28th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hey McCain! This ain't no BINGO HALL!

A Woman In California For Obama   August 28th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Of course, only the very ignorant would chose not to be a part of such an historical event. I AM REALLY PROUD OF AMERICA tonight. History is being made and WE ARE ALL part of it. It's up to you how you roll with it.

Thank you.

Ryan, Salt Lake City   August 28th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Like the Super Bowl, it won't live up to the hype.

Lisa-Le   August 28th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I Love it I wish I could be there to witness Hstory in te making God Bless you President oops! Obama! Take back this country and Live the Dream baby.

Shelly   August 28th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I have to agree, I wish I was there as well.

This is history in the making.

Thank God for Obama !!!!

ALLAN USA   August 28th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

It's make me sick to watch this HOLYWOOD show . America need PRESIDENT, not rock star.

D&D   August 28th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I guess everyone on that long line wants to be part of history so that he/she can say on day "I was there"!

No Thanks, McCain!   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Just heard on CNN that the line to get into the stadium was SIX miles long! McCain would never get this enthusiasm!

JK   August 28th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

HAHAHA, and they cant fill McCains venue of 10,000 tomorrow they are busing people in from other areas. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Cant wait until November its going to be 375 plus.

Movement in the making!   August 28th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I am a Democrat… feeling real JAZZY right now….. McCain couldn't pull a crowd like this even if paid them all!

Sara   August 28th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

(Looks like the rain dance didn't work - HA)

Obama/Biden '08

Lou R   August 28th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

The slow and go will be well rewarded; tonight is a U.S. history making event. Hope rekindled!

EX -Democrat know for McCain   August 28th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I don't understand what wrong with you people , you care more about a big bad sick side show!!!! Obama has flip is lid folks!!! He is worry more about his place in history then the job!! I have cryed all day because your turning this into a sick side show of freaks. Im voting for McCain , I can't belive after forty years of being a democrat that my party has went out of the minds.

Jenn   August 28th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

oh boy we can all sing kum ba ya

David W.   August 28th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

It's a shame that this many people don't show up for Church instead of idolizing Obama.

Don   August 28th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!

ONE NATION, ONE PEOPLE!!!!

Ray from CA   August 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Six miles?
haha top that McCain

Sara   August 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I believe it's Aurora Blvd. he he he he

emmy   August 28th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

thanks Joe Johns for giving us a bird's eye view of what is happening…

Sara   August 28th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

It's a little more historical than a super bowl, but nice analogy.

Obama/Biden '08

Linda31   August 28th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Super Bowl of politics!!!!! I wish I was there!

McCain all the way!   August 28th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

McCain has SUPPORTERS. Obama has FOLLOWERS. That pretty much sums up why Obama and his crowd are dangerous for the future of this country.

Decisions based solely on emotion are always dangerous!

BK   August 28th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Waiting for the messiah. Everyone bow down. This is more like a circus.

ana   August 28th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Is it Legal? to have too many stupid people gathered in one place?

Sherry, Atlanta   August 28th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

A MOVEMENT TO RECAPTURE AMERICA. . .

EAT YOUR HEART OUT—-RRREEEPPPUUUBBBLLLIIICCCAAANNN"'SSS

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas   August 28th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

looks like a great place for a tailgate party,Obama 08,go———-

wiser   August 28th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

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

Democrats for McCain!

Julian, AZ   August 28th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

It shows that American are more excited on this Democratic train:the train of Change from Denver to Washinton D.C

If the Republicans can show case their electoral support in this way, they will not be paying millions for cynical ads just to attack OBAMA's obvious chance into history.

Robert Wooller from Bradford, England, UK   August 28th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Martin Luther King would be proud of you Barack!!!!!!!!!! We have waited over 40 years for this moment but African Americans have waited to be treated like equals for a lot longer, and hopefully under Barack's watch racism will finally come to an end.

independent for obama   August 28th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

i want your job, johns!

Denise   August 28th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Prune face cannot draw a crowd like this!

JIM...TX   August 28th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Nice to see so many REGULAR people going to the speech an not all politicians. Thats the difference between the Dems an Republicans. One(Dems) cares for the people the other uses them!

deroy   August 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

sheep be prepared to be shorn.

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