August 28, 2008
Posted: 09:15 PM ET
Sources tell CNN's John King more than 90,000 people may be in Invesco Field to witness Sen. Obama's acceptance speech.
Sources tell CNN's John King more than 90,000 people may be in Invesco Field to witness Sen. Obama's acceptance speech.

DENVER (CNN) – The McCain campaign has suggested Sen. Barack Obama is little more than a substance-less celebrity. The size of the crowd gathered to watch Obama formally accept his party’s nomination may do little to dispel that line of attack.

“They will have more than 85,000 people, perhaps more than 90,000 people, in this stadium by the time Barack Obama speaks,” Chief National Correspondent John King said Thursday evening. “There is a concern that the Obama campaign may have issued as many as 20,000 more tickets for this event” than the stadium can hold.

Local authorities are working with the Secret Service to get as many people into the stadium as possible. But there is a concern that several thousand people could be turned away.

In addition to the tens of thousands present in Invesco Field, millions of Americans across the country will be watching Obama on television and online.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention


Linda of Atlanta   August 29th, 2008 2:19 am ET

Obama is clearly a man of substance. Any suggestion to the contrary is just tripe! I guess moderation doesn't apply to CNN analyst because this King commentary should have been blocked! It has no substance!

Curliss   August 29th, 2008 1:47 am ET

McCain is more down to earth … Obama is too high rolling, and willing to ganble with america's future. We need stability, and ONLY McCain can bring that. Perhaps, Obama in 2012/2016 ?

Texan   August 29th, 2008 1:40 am ET

Looked dump those

Texan   August 29th, 2008 1:39 am ET

It was not necessary at all.

arlene, CA   August 29th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Awesome, Just wonderful. I loved it. A Strong Leader, ready to take on John McCain. Barack Obama /Joe Biden 08-12

rosy1   August 29th, 2008 12:58 am ET

latinos for OBAMA 08

Michael   August 29th, 2008 12:46 am ET

If McCain even thought he could fill the Vikings Stadium he would. Instead is having the typical velvet rope Republican convention. The Republicans want the vote of the everyman, they just don't want to rub elbows with them.

cliff   August 29th, 2008 12:38 am ET

The most amazing inspired moment to hear senator obama's speech.
It is not the influence of his legacy to black people or historical moment, but the history of his path, and line of struggle to success.
When i look at a young and black guy to have gain so much respect from both black and white, with so much media attention powerful connections, I look at the life of young and middle age people like us, realizes the options and opportunities there for any one to be like barack obama. I'm a young fellow with a college degree, making a low income hopping dead end jobs, and made some wrong decisions due to the fact that sometimes it is not the mistakes people keep repeating it is the circumstances to cause the repeated mistakes. This is not an excuse of defending wrong mistakes, but past experienced of wrong choices that we have made that labels some of us to this day. Tonight the moment still lingers of the speech barrack obama delivers. It meant there's room for all colors race or ethnic background, age differences that truly there is room for positive choices to lead ones life into success, wealth, powerful, education and media attention. A proud family of that of obama's tonight have earned the biggest moment in history in a biggest way not only in the united states but around the world. Inspired by the moment of a black presidential candidate's speech, it was clear that a speech like that from a young black candidate could change the lives of young black men around the world and has changed one. I believe not only for political reasons but higher motivations. Its really a change no matter if he wins or not he shows education, determination, confident, hard work no matter your color age there can be a way and possibly change.

Nick FL   August 29th, 2008 12:25 am ET

This was an historic night. Its a shame republicans are too divided to acknowledge what just occured. Instead they tear down a remarkable political figure who carried on his shoulders every african american who sacrificed in the past. Typical no-care repubs.

Obama/Biden
Obama/Biden
Clinton/Bayh
Clinton/Bayh

carl   August 29th, 2008 12:24 am ET

BARACK OBAMA
THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE'S

GO OBAMA GO 2008

CAN'T WAIT TILL YOUR ELECTED.
GO OBAMA 2008……….

carl   August 29th, 2008 12:21 am ET

Barack obama gave a great speech , he will make a great president.

can't wait to vote for him in nov,

bush has been one of the worst president's we've ever had.
mccain is just like bush we don't need him .

we've had enough. enough is enough.

go obama 2008 gooooooo obama go go go og go go go 2008
all the way tho the white house.

so sad what our country has become   August 29th, 2008 12:00 am ET

Stop relying on government to solve our problems. Give to your brothers and sisters through your church, communities, and local organizations. Sen. Obama is not going to solve our problems. He is opposed to diverse solutions for a diverse nation. He only wants to centralize everything in Washington — thousands of miles away.

Madge Velasquez   August 28th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Thanks for the most wonderful coverage of the Democratic Convention. I think the USA has a great respect for all the wonderful speeches. It made us feel like they were just part of our family. The stadium was so beautiful and so exciting. Is there a way we can get a DVD for the whole convention.. OBAMA IS WHAT WE NEED!

Thank you,
Madge Velasquez

J.P.   August 28th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

Frightening, whether it's a Democrat or Republican… regardless of the message, it's reminiscent of Nuremburg.

Griff   August 28th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

Pack?? Wolf Pack for Obama… The Compulsive Liar!!!

Geri   August 28th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Its really a pity that all that money was spent on this convention when so many people are hungry and homeless. You have to practice what you preach.

Cynthia   August 28th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

Plain and simple those who can do.

Annette, Washington, DC   August 28th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

From what I saw, he just may have done just that! Go Obama/Biden

pcb   August 28th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Mike quit being jealous. You sound like a loser who always whine about something. I think its a good thing that American people admire and respect a candidate for president.

The news team announced earlier that McCain's team had to bus in people from other towns just to fill up the high school gym for Friday's announcement of his VP. How inspiring is he?

sandy   August 28th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Go Obama…hey i changed from Hillary…we can do this. Yes we can!!!

pcb   August 28th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

To Obama Drama:
Your comments speak volumes of the type of person that you are…Nothing
How do you know what Obama has or has not done for his 1/2 brother? Obama just met his brother for the first time recently. Why don't you focus on what you do for your family and friends!!!

Paula   August 28th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I'm from Chicago and has been a Chicagoan for many years. Obama has brought Change to Chicago and will bring change to the world. He has fought for the rights of the everyday citizen since he has been working in the Chicago area. He believe in equality for everyone—whites, blacks, asians, latinos, lesbians, gays, old, young, veterans….EVERYONE!

I have not had to wait because he has delivered. He will deliver as President of The United States of America.

Vote OBAMA for CHANGE!!!!!

Florida Daryl   August 28th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

@Obama Drama— That would be great!
Hopefully McCain will let us see Bridget, his adopted daughter (I never see her)

Steve A. , New Braunfels , Texas   August 28th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

More than 90 thousand? I wish I could have been one of them, I will not watch the RNC convention of lie's and dispair.

Seanm   August 28th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

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!

Raul   August 28th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Great speech and like he said " it's not about ME, its about YOU"
We need a change

debkansas   August 28th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

All I can say is, what a circus. What a waste of taxpayers money.

Peggy   August 28th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

All show and no substance!! Over the top. It's going to be hard to vote for him – and I very well might NOT.

DRH   August 28th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

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

US SOLDIER   August 28th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

McCain may get 9 people at his rally.

pete   August 28th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

lets see McCain pack a house that full. People don't want to hear him speak on television why would they waste time to hear him in public. He is a puppet. So what he served in the war. Many Americans served and died for the same cause. Does that make him special. I think not.

dad&daughterbloggers   August 28th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

I think its awesome if ere'body votes that is watching this dude make history he will win hands up and down and all around. McCain only gets about 5,000 or less at his convention u do the math who gonna win OBAMA or McCain. UUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!:) Obama duhh IF you have read other stuff ive written u can tell i luv me some Barack. and i hope that his family is safe and nobody tries to hurt them or him so who are u gonna vote for……..McCain ummmmmmmmm WRONG its all 'bout OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA i think im done now, hope you read every bit of this blog cuz i want you to vote fooooooorrrrrrrr………… BBBBBBBBBBAAAAARRRRRRAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKOOOOOOOBBBBBBBBAAAAAAMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAA:):):):):):):):):):)

Mike   August 28th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

I think I'd prefer Al Gore. *He* has both substance and a track record.

Wake-up, kiddies, and crack your history books. There have been plenty smooth-talkers in politics in the past, and precious few of them led anywhere but to tragedy.

soloobama08   August 28th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

Obama Drama   August 28th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Has Obama invited his half-bro Geroge Obama from Kenya ??

That would be great.

Joe   August 28th, 2008 10:10 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

Willy   August 28th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

About the size of the unemployment rate in Colorado

maria   August 28th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

If these people care about America the way they say they do…….they would be packing in and donating and supporting the victims of KATRiNA.

THEY NEED OUR HELP

Denise   August 28th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Obama packs a stadium with 90,000 excited souls, McBush cannot even pack 10 into his! hahahahaha

Franky   August 28th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

At least I see my boy bringing people together, I wish I could see that at the RNC….

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