August 28, 2008
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The stage is set for Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democrats' 2008 presidential nominee.
The stage is set for Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democrats' 2008 presidential nominee.

(CNN) — The Temple of Obama. Barackopolis. Egobama.

The descriptions of the transformation of Denver's Invesco Field peppered the Republican blogosphere hours before Barack Obama was set to address a dancing, jubilant crowd of 76,000 supporters on the Democratic National Convention's final night.

Designed by Emmy Award-winning entertainment behemoths, the set has spectacular columns, concert lighting, JumboTrons and rising royal blue circular stairs — an arena where warm-up acts such Will.i.am and Sheryl Crow looked right at home. Stevie Wonder led the crowd in a sing-a-long, "Bah-hah-rack-O-bama!"

Watch: GOP calling Obama's stage 'Barackopolis'

The conservative online magazine The American Thinker remarked that the stage made use of the "basic stagecraft of visual illusion."

"He has 300 foreign policy advisers — and for his convention speech, a football stadium equipped with a movie set that looks like a Greek temple," nationally syndicated radio host Rush Limbaugh wrote on his blog Thursday. "He claims to be the one that 'we have been waiting for,' and he can lower the seas and promise and deliver universal love simply by showing up."

"The polls are overestimating Obama, just as he is overestimating himself," Limbaugh said.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention


MikeH   August 29th, 2008 1:38 am ET

Rush Limbaugh has escaped prosecution for going to several doctors to obtain Oxycontin prescriptions only because Republicans have protected him.

Limbaugh is a practicing drug addict, and is a disgusting fatbody. He is the quintessential Republican.

OH PUH-LEASE!   August 29th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Columns?!?!?! 2 wars, lousy healthcare, education is suffereing, and too many other problems to count and they are gong on about COLUMNS?!?!?! Give me a break.

Flo   August 29th, 2008 12:59 am ET

The Democrats had more people lined up outside Mile High Stadium than the Repubs have been able to drum up for any of their events…Jealousy is a GREEN EYED MONSTER!!!

Oh, and unless the Republicans don't plan on having any stagecraft at the Minnesota Convention, I expect we'll be hearing more murming and complaining about the source and amount of money spent …OR will we get more of the double standard?

only fools for McCain.   August 29th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Rush you are such an empty vessel. Empty vessels like you will believe you and your hate spitting venom.
ASK THE REAL JOHN MCCAIN TO SHOW UP,
Marverick?
Deserting father?
Cheating husband?
Excellent flip flopper?
Confused leadership?
Stupid policies?
Childish tatics?
Degenerate brain cells?
fears jiggling of keys?
Where are you John McCain,
come out the closet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moe, NY   August 29th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Say your goodbyes republicans and neocons…you are finished at last. I believe Americans are going to take their country back from the corrupt republicans and the hypercritical do as I say, not as I do neocons. Good ridence. NO HOW. NO WAY. NO McCAIN. As for Limbaugh…chill out…take a couple more pills!

independent   August 29th, 2008 12:44 am ET

im surprised they didnt have putin there, he also does not like mcain.

bobby   August 29th, 2008 12:40 am ET

limbaugh should STFU

Bill Louis   August 29th, 2008 12:37 am ET

Oh, here we go again Republicans once again talking about something that just does not matter.

Nash   August 29th, 2008 12:31 am ET

I am watching CNN, and let me tell you, the republicans who are speaking are clearly trying to down play what Obama said. They are the reason we are in this mess. The are so ignorant that they want the same, because it is they who are gaining when the rest of us are suffering. As Obama said "we can not take a 10% chance on Mccain". COme on pppl, the man voted 90% with bush. What makes ppl believe that he will be different. The Republicans must accept their mistakes and let the democrats clean up the mess. The first bush came in, clinton cleanend up. The second bush came in and made a big mess, now its Obama and our turn as democrats to come in clean it all up. He proposed 29 policies and the republicans are talking about how they are false "how will you pay for that". End the war in Iraq and invest in the economy. The Iraqis are gaining and the Americans are losing out. Why waist money on a war that we were lied to about. Bring our troops home and lets fix the mess bush/mccain+cheney+disaster have brought to the nation. Republicans count your days, we are moving into the white house. Stop using fear so we can talk about real issues. Mccain knows that using fear is the only way they can win. They did it b4 and they will do it again. We young ppl are going to change things and take back the white house with obama/biden. 4 more months b4 we move in. Bush pack your things coz Obama will b moving in soon rather that later.

pnorback   August 29th, 2008 12:26 am ET

Remember folks, it's America…Barack Obams can do what he wants…just like all of us…and that includes set design.

John from LA   August 29th, 2008 12:25 am ET

This was shameful for the DNC to promote this nonsense-and the bots who say-the Reps are jeleous-please grow up-this isn't Jr. High School-we are electing a president-"Not an American Idol" contestant.

His campaign team-a bunch of snot nosed kids-who still live at home, mommy and daddy still pay for their cell phone bill, credit cards and go on job interviews with them-This is the future of America!-the entitlement generation!

And if they live on their own-mommy and daddy bought the condo or pay their rent!

The Bu   August 29th, 2008 12:20 am ET

Jealousy gets you nowhere. Just because McCain can't draw a crowd like the Democrats, don't be mad. Just because people fall asleep when he speaks, it's okay. You'll have your chance this week to beat the look of the previous convention. Hopefully, you rise to the occasion, but, honestly, I don't think you can.

Obama/Biden '08-'16

Liv   August 29th, 2008 12:20 am ET

too much -sign of low self esteem needed to be boosted all the time, no matter what is the cost of. It had to cost a lot of money - people are hungry, poor - they could use the money….and it was not even good looking stage, it was terrible.

Inutah   August 29th, 2008 12:08 am ET

Rush needs to back to his playpen……he epitomizes all the character flaws we teach our children not to have. I still can believe that people find him credible.

Clinton/McCain   August 29th, 2008 12:08 am ET

This man makes me sick. It's always about him. We will remember in November. Obama WILL lose this election.

Elephant in PA For OBAMA !!   August 29th, 2008 12:08 am ET

John McDumb ,… Qualifications : Admiral father, grandfather and a sugardaddy beer father-in-law

Not qualified to enter the Naval Academy
Not qualified to remain in the Naval Academy … 100 demerits plus Known as McNasty and a party boy and ran with the fast ladies
Not qualified to graduate from the Naval Academy … 5th from the bottom of 930
Not qualified to enter flight school … would not study
Not qualified to fyy a plane … downed 5 planes
USS Forestal … hotdog Johnnie caused fire & 160 to die
Didn't know how to fly and eject … caused his own injury, 2 arms & 1 leg to brake
Known to make 32 propaganda tapes in Viet Nam
Known to be with prostitutes while in Viet Nam, and Jane Fonda
Ran on his 1st wife when released from Viet Nam
Ran with 3 Lady Lobbiest while married to his 2nd wife
Would not allow Viet Nam MIA/POW records released to protect himself from shame
Only understands war … not economics, jobs, energy, etc..
It's all in writting, just look it up
Not qualified to be MY President !!!

Cynthia   August 28th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

I heard that Senator McCain is going to have to bus people in to fill the place for the announcement of his VP pick. Now you understand why they say what Senator Obama did was too much. Those that can do and those who can't complain and say negative things about it. The truth is the truth.

Willy   August 28th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

The Obama Hot Air Express has landed.

Annette, Washington, DC   August 28th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

The conservatives are just jealous. A very childish response from them.

Josh from Georgia   August 28th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

"All a bit much"
Sounds like jealousy to me.

SEDI   August 28th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

WHEN I AM READING THESE E-MAIL.I SEEMS TO ME THAT WE ARE SO POOR IN POLITIC AND ALL THEY DO TO GET YOUR VOTE.WE
HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL AND NOT TO GET TRAPPED TO SPEECHES ON BOTH SIDE.WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO SPEND SO MUCH MONEY WHEN PEOPLE HAVE NO FOOD ON THEIR TABEL.
WAS NOT THAT REALLY AGAINST THE SPEECHES BARACK MADE.
WITH ALL THIS SURE HE LOST MY VOTE.AND I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR REPUBLICAN.

Willcnnpostthis?   August 28th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

Republicans wish they could draw such a large crowd

Ari   August 28th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

THIS ARIZONAN BACKS OBAMA/BIDEN ALL THE WAY. NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN.

sb   August 28th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Ahh, the Republicans are just jealous.

Art Michaelson   August 28th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

limbaugh is (to coin a phrase) Full of BUSH-POOP

George Garrett   August 28th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

Wle have an empty suit, an empty head and an empty platform, so let' us build a spectacular stage to display them.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 28th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

SIMPLE—-MINDED!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

texas democrat   August 28th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

what whiners! okay mccain show us that you can do the same! I saw on the news the republicans could not give away 10,000 tickets. green with envy.

Mary   August 28th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Jealous, jealous… Wow the step is too high for McSame.

Mark   August 28th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Why are the GOP most popular pundits always convicted felons (Rush Limbaugh, Gordon Liddy, ect)?

I guess the Republican party is the party of criminals.

sam   August 28th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

A beautiful stage, an enthusiastic crowd, a wonderful speech. Nothing wrong there. We have seen the future and it is bright. Forget about all of those jealous, nasty guys. They belong in the past.

Sue   August 28th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Sounds like GOP sour grapes to me…

Kerri from Texas   August 28th, 2008 11:27 pm ET

Great speech. Very happy that our country has come this far. No color, just issues.
I am now waiting to hear how he is going to accomplish all of these things.

Billy J   August 28th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

They can say what they want. Obama was not my first choice, but as I watch him and what he has started among some of the non-political and dis-enchanted conservatives and I listen to him speak not only of dreams but the specifics to get there, I am converted. And that stadium was a great idea. Only someone with the ideas, charisma AND people working for him, could make it work, and he did.

I am happier tonite about this countries future than I have been in a long time. Let the work begin.

Tim   August 28th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

I simply don't understand why Rush Limbaugh has a problem with Obama having "300″ foreign policy advisors. Isn't it a good thing to get as much advice from as many people as possible? Perhaps if Bush had done the same for the last 8 years, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in all over the world right now.

oh, and sarah1 - no. the conventions are funded by the parties through party fundraising. Although your tax money is going to pay for both parties' convention security - about $100 million.

Brent   August 28th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

I can't believe these idot's that think Obama is really going to change things. Its the young people that will suffer. The young medium income tax payers is where he will really get his tax increases from.

Texas Straight Talker   August 28th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

The title of this truly CRACKS ME UP!

OBAMA/BIDEN/USA ALL THE WAY

Tom   August 28th, 2008 11:19 pm ET

The set works great in the location it needs to serve. The backdrop part looks good behind the speaker, the big screens give better views to many of the 80,000 in the crowd (80,000!), and the columns fit the architecture of Washington, which is where this is all leading. The Rethuglicans will pick at anything other than an actual issue, because they know they can't win on those.

jim   August 28th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Well sure looked like Bill and Hillary missed the dog and pony show of all time. Wonder what they know that the rest of us don't ?

I Know the Answer   August 28th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

OK, I've about had enough of all of this "columns are elitist" stuff. I know the repubs have been waging a war on science and US history, but do they also know nothing of world history? Columns were designed to create structures larger than life, not for the glory of man, but for the glory of gods. So man would be humble before the gods. And before you deride me for paganism for referring to gods… Columns were also used by the architect of the plaza before St Peters in Rome (the Vatican) in part to embrace those visiting the basilica, but also to emphasize man's size in relation to Almighty God.

In contrast, the pyramid like structure McCain will be speaking from (as I heard it described by some commentator on TV) is the ultimate show of hubris. Pyramids were used to enable the Pharaohs, god-like in life and gods in death, to ascend to their rightful place in the stars.

So who shows more hubris? The man humble before God? Or the man who believes he's like a god?

Ernie   August 28th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Larry, They probably don't want to.

David W.   August 28th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Way2much, You got it just right. Thanks

karen   August 28th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

Poor Rush. Get over yourself.

David   August 28th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Franky, I think you have had too much to drink.

DRH   August 28th, 2008 11:05 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

GeeMac   August 28th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Conservatives can't touch what happened tonight. All they can do is pick on is the set and the transformation of the Invesco Field….GIMMEABREAK! and what a laugh!!!!!

If the conservatives had real candidates that could competet they could come up with something better than that…..

annoyed   August 28th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

i don't really care how extravagant the stage is for Barack, I simply don't like his policies. And his policies are not "new"…they are the policies of the Clintons that cost the democrats the senate and house in '94.

just watch…Obama will try to implement his policies, economy will tank (along with the housing slump) and Republicans will recontrol the legislature in 2010.

and I hope Bobby Jindal will run for president one day. He's got the stuff of a good president. and he's not white or even half white!!

Tyler in Raleigh   August 28th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

HAVE YOU SEEN WASHINGTON DC?????

This is the same style in DC and many of our state capitals. What, we should put him in front of a cardboard shack?? Then they would dismiss him as not "presidential" enough.

I guess when you can not fight on the issues, you fight on the scenery.

Fran Says   August 28th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

The Republicans can only wish for the enthusiasm and purpose the Democrats have in this election year. Their jokes and slams show they cannot COMPETE!!

They have settled on creating the PUMA's and Happy Hour Pity-Parties!

Move over! You had your chance and you blew it!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012!!

Marie/Michigan   August 28th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

love Rush–he tells it like it is.

Joshua College Station Texas   August 28th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

They're jealous.

sarah1   August 28th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

btw, are my tax dollars paying for this crap?

Jay   August 28th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

I've heard petty bickering from the Republicans before, but their comments about the set in the Mile High Stadium are outrageous. Me thinks I sense some jealousy.

Laura   August 28th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Well, Rush Limbaugh has proven himself every day what a ridiculous pig that he is. I wish the place held more people so I could have gotten a ticket! Republicans have nothing - so they have to bash the great things about Barack.

One who can inspire so many is the one we have been waiting for. We are Americans and all of our brothers and sisters across the world love Barack too. Let's get back to being a leader — as Clinton said - by the power of our example - not the example of our power.

go Barack! so far so good! :)

Jeff, South Bend, IN   August 28th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

And Rush is a pill popping, crooked thief taking advantage of stupid people using tactics of fear and division. So what?

Ron   August 28th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

The columns represent America. I.E White House, Supreme Court, the Lincoln Memorial. How petty to complain about the backdrop of the event

sarah1   August 28th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

the set designers in charge of the temple also did sets for brittany spears. seriously.

Hillary Your Are the Woman!!!   August 28th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

I am NOT a Republican and I think that this is such a show! I am not voting for "Celebrity". Where will that get us? The columns = fall of Rome = USA . Wow! At least they have it right - Rome/USA is falling! And BHO will take us there! Beware!!!!

Humble can be a good thing and BHO is not humble! Maybe he needs a bit of humble pie!!!

Cupper   August 28th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

You clearly haven’t traveled to Washington DC. If you had actually ever gone to the seat of our federal government, guess what you see? Columns! I know. WIld! "God Like"!

Know why? Because most of our federal buildings were designed in an architectural style called…Greek Revival. Which means, you know, lots of columns. Like the ones in the front and back of the White House–where Obama will reside in January.

And the ones in front of the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King gave a speech in which he said these words:

" I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

Obama will take the stage, designed symbolically to be reminiscent of the city from where he will be leading this country, and the site of one of the most stirring orations in our history (is this too nuanced for conservative brains?)

It's OK…hopefully some day you will "get it".

-Scupper

Hillary Your Are the Woman!!!   August 28th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

I am NOT a Republican, I think this is a very pompous show! HUMBLE

Big Kev   August 28th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Man. these Republicans are such haters..

Who would want McCain after what we have seen of Barack and his Organization   August 28th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Hurrah, hurrah… Obama and the Democrat does it BIGGER and BETTER… This is what you can expect when they take over the White
House… EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT HATERS. This is just the START
of GREATER things to come AMERICA>…

Mike   August 28th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Just yesterday a friend of mine, who's about as tuned-out of politics as you can get, forwarded me a pic of the stage set. "Good grief," he added, "are they nominating a candidate, or Caesar? The only thing that's missing is a laurel wreath."

The people at the DNC might want to listen to my friend, as, I suspect, the way *he* saw it was pretty much the way a whole bunch of other people out in the general populace saw it, as well.
:P

'Ware, the ides of November….

danana   August 28th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Ummm… GWB was standing in front of flags & columns for his 2004 acceptance speech.

Republicans might want to look in the mirror a little bit.

Washington   August 28th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

That stage looks almost miniscule in the midst of 85,000 people,
I think it looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

windrider   August 28th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Whine and moan, cry and complain, that's all the Republicans have to say? I'm so sick of their obvious jealousy and petulance and pouting. I guess they'll do anything to run away from the abysmal wreck that the GOP has foisted on America for the last eight years. Vote for McCain 'cause he's not popular, people don't like him, nobody knows him, vote for McCain 'cause he's dull and boring. Sheesh!

Realist   August 28th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

The GOP worships Reagan… and he wasn't a celebrity?!?!?

Get over your envy for a candidate who can lead.

maria   August 28th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

As a Democrat…..I feel it was too much money wasted on appearance. Kind of like the lady that piles on too much jewelry or makeup and doesn't let you enjoy who they really are.

I also would have preferred to see ALLT HIS MONEY used for something more beneficial and lasting…..like the VICTIMS OF KATRINA.

We need to stop being so vane and start focusing on the things that really matter.

Joe T.   August 28th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

If the Republican party was a person, Rush Limbaugh would be it's anus!

Mike   August 28th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

"Why should anyone listen to the conservatives, they overwhelmingly voted for the dumbest president on record."

Nope. Sorry, Sarah, but one heck of a lot of us wanted Cap'n McCain back in 2000. Mostly, because we *knew* what lightweights Cheney and Monkey Boy were. Heck, I still have my old 'McCain 2000′ bumper sticker.

Unfortunately, the bloody Bible-thumpers down in South Carolina couldn't see past their blue noses to give us the chance.
:'(

No Hillary = No Obama   August 28th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

A bit much? And they called Hillary a narcissistic person - can you set the stage for such a narcissistic display as Obama has done. He gives the word new meaning.

R.Walker   August 28th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Part one of our "Dog & Pony Show Democracy" is almost over, what real choice do we have, ??

Both candidates (and parties) are so far into the pockets of corporate America that it makes NO difference who gets elected.
Exxon,GE etc are running the country and all this blather from both sides is just a sham to make us think we STILL live in an real Democracy.

Truly disgusted.

chitowngal07   August 28th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Why would anyone expect anything less from the man who thinks and acts as if he were "King"?????

No Way!!!!
NO How!!!!!
NO OBAMA!!!!
****REGARDLESS OF WHAT OPRAH THINKS*****

JK   August 28th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

What do you want a little platform??? Wouldnt that look cheap in that big of a stadium???????

susie   August 28th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Is Obama's brother, who lives in a hut, in Denver?

Josh   August 28th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

They seem to be forgetting the stage that President Bush accepted the nomination on four years ago.

Franky   August 28th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

All I wanna say is don't mess with the liberals……..they will take over us….as a matter of fact, we got numbers!! LOL!!! And boy, I cried when I seen it, LOL!!

Lisa   August 28th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Oh please, why do they even care? They can do whatever they want at their convention. Its not like anything is being stole from them.

Bianca Battistini   August 28th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Go for it Barak…we are all behind you from back here in Sherbrooke, quebec, Canada….

ron   August 28th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

tonight obama as put his stamp on the country so welcome to the UNITED STATES OF AFRICAN AMERICA

John from LA   August 28th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

YA THINK!!!!-This is a joke!

Soldiergal   August 28th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Have they not looked at photos of W's acceptance set in 2000? Let's get real…

Mark Demo   August 28th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

In late breaking news Plush Limbaugh has critical things to say about a Democrat!!!!

In other news, scientists, citing unconfirmed sources, are now predicting the sun will continue to rise for "the immediate future." Stay tuned!

Sherry for Obama   August 28th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Boy the republican party are sure a bunch of whiners…….

They are so jealous of Obama

They know they have a old senile candidate for their party.

I kind of feel sorry for them………………NOT!

DBH   August 28th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Zeus will be speaking tonight.

Justin Clark   August 28th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

The Greeks not only invented pillars, but democracy. Repubs aren't really interested in either, evidently.

Elle   August 28th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Ashley,

On Obama's YouTube channel he has over 73,000 subscribers, almost the same number of people who bought tickets to hear him speak at Mile High Stadium.

McCain has over 13,000 subscribers on his YouTube page, about the same number his people are trying to drum up for his vice president announcement tomorrow.

Could you spend (CNN) time on the number of young voters and the impact they will have on this election?

larry   August 28th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

If the republicans could pull an event like this off, they would. The problem is they can't . So they act petty. It sounds like they are jealous.

New Yorker   August 28th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Designed by Emmy Award-winning entertainment behemoths, the set has spectacular columns, concert lighting, JumboTrons and rising royal blue circular stairs — an arena where warm-up acts such Will.i.am and Sheryl Crow looked right at home. Stevie Wonder led the crowd in a sing-a-long, "Bah-hah-rack-O-bama!" AND HE GETS ANNOYED AT BEING CALLED A CELEBRITY? THIS GUY IS REDICULOUS !!!!

Deb   August 28th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Yeah, saw McCain nice commercial but also his nasty ones tonight also. Don't think for a minute that he is playing nice today and back at em tomorrow.

On positive note, this thing tonight is awesome! Tonight is the first high school football game of the season and I don't miss them but tonight I stayed home to watch this historic event.

Isabel   August 28th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

The fact that these blowhards are wasting so much time complaining about a stage design is hilarious. It just makes them look even more ridiculous than usual and just proves that they have nothing of substance to stand on. With all the problems this country is facing, are they talking about the issues and how their candidate plans to solve problems? No, they are complaining about the appearance of a stage for crying out loud. It looks fine, and more importantly, WHO CARES???? What's next, critiquing Obama's lunch choices, his gym schedule . . . oh, I forgot, been there, done that.

April in Texas   August 28th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Geeez!!! Sounds like someones jealous. Bush had columns as had others in the past. You could always have your own set up however you want it. Maybe its how many people are interested in Obama that your jealous of and that you only have yourself to fault for. I proudly will cast my vote for Obama as he is ready to lead and make America prosper once again….

Obama/Biden 08

Denise   August 28th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

If that is all the GOP have to say, Obama is doing a beautiful job!

Way2Much   August 28th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

This whole stadium set up is what Obama wants but it's not necessary. When speaking to people about losing jobs, housing and savings, he spends the party doners money this way. I also question why did he went to Germany and how it was paid for.

I will not watch his speech because the circus atmosphere has detracted from what this is supposed to be about. He doesn't seem to be he says he is.

His ego has gotten the best of him and we don't need 4 more years of and egomanic. Actually the Dems should stop making reference to McCain being like Bush because it's starting to look like Obama is more like him.

Chris @ ASU   August 28th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Wow, this is honestly the most pathetic attempt by the republican party to make Obama seem less American, I have seen yet. Wouldn't it make more sense that the so called "temple" is actually modeled more after the buildings in, I don't know, Washington D.C.?

A. P. Johnson   August 28th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

For me the columns represents the unity of all. Remember several days ago the olympic in China. Remember Greece (the columns).

Matt MC   August 28th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

It's great that conservatives have taken up an interest in landscaping and interior decorating…they'll be needing new jobs soon…

P.S. I hope they get paid the same as those migrant workers they are always complaining about…

Craig A Texas Democrat   August 28th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Sounds like someone is jealous to me. I heard that the repubs cant fill 10000 seats for their shindig. Oh well im sure there will be plenty of senior citizens there trying to stay up after bingo.

SC from Boston   August 28th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Limbaugh is such a has been! I am sick of hearing his big mouth flap away! I love how the republican's best shot is attacking the stage which Obama will speak on…..grow up. Also from what I have seen it appears to me the stage represents the White House.

Liz T   August 28th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

The ugly green monster rears its head. The republicans only wish they could attract this kind of audience. All they can do is disparage. But they are looking at AMERICA out there in Mile-High Stadium. Not their base.

Nevada dude   August 28th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

it figures the Republican idiots cannot see how the set alludes to the Lincoln Memorial, MLK's speech, Lincoln's place in history as the emancipator of african american slaves, as well as his place as the uniter of the country after the civil war. the symbolism resonates deep, deep into the soul: FREEDOM. LOVE. PEACE.

its not surprising the symbolism went way over the Republicans' heads. all they see is a temple, not surprisingly. perhaps they think themselves dieties? let me say clearly you guys are not. you are fools.

Enough!!!   August 28th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Bush had a similar setup. You Republicans are some typical, jealous, racist behind, hell-bent fools if you think we can't see thru your hypocrisy..this is a replica of the Lincoln Memorial as you well know.

Dayahka   August 28th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Instead of constant rudeness and putting people down, how about some constructive ideas from the Republicans?

James from bk/LI   August 28th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

they are complaining about the colum being to much, but they think it's ok to give mccain a third term and give billions to the oil companies.

Sammy   August 28th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Sure its spectacle. So what? Conventions have always been about image in addition to everything else. Besides… America loves spectacle in a big way and if the republicans are smart they will do something similar at their convention. Considering how badly beaten the republican image is right now they can use all the help they can get.

aileen mucangi minnesota   August 28th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Call him anything but he will win.

Sara   August 28th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Let the Rush Limbaugh worshipers just go away. Is he a meaningful person in our lives?

waiting …..

There you go - not relevant what that drug-addict thinks.

Go Obama/Biden '08

Joseph   August 28th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I love how Lim-bowel is offered for the 'word' of conservatives.

agnes   August 28th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Oh, bitter, bitter Rush. McCain can't even bribe people to go to his "event" tomorrow in Ohio. The Republicans fail to understand that this movement is bottom up. Can't bottle the energy and enthusiasm for Obama!

Don   August 28th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Rush who????

Sara   August 28th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

They're jealous - they can't even draw 70,000 gnats at a picnic.

Go Obama/Biden '08

Sarah   August 28th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Why should anyone listen to the conservatives, they overwhelmingly voted for the dumbest president on record. Limbaugh is all Bush all the time. I take that pundit with a grain of salt.

When you can't beat someone with sound reasoning you just throw silly unfounded statements.

Bishop John and Catherine Chapman   August 28th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

We are two Canadians with intimate ties with the United States watching carefully the Democratic Convention filled with excitement, and delighted and proud of our closest neigbour and dear friends.

Bishop John & Catherine Chapman
Episcopal/Anglican Diocese of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario

Regular   August 28th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I think I'd rather have Barackopolis and the dems

Than the shame disgrace and disgust of Guantanamo bay and the Republicans

zina   August 28th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Republicans use columns ALLTHE TIME! See photos of GW Bush and McCain for proof. This attack is ridiculous.

LOL   August 28th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Well, we know what happened to the Roman Empire!

OMG   August 28th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

If ANYONE can attract the attention, the support, the $$s and maintain the intellectual and forthrightness that Obama has done,he gets my vote.

Being a rock star doesn't make you any lesser a candidate for President, than being a war hero makes you a more credible candidate for President.

Look at the policies, promises, dedication and hard work put into this campaign. This is not the campaign of a 'self-loving rock star'……this is a campaign of a seriously committed, dedicated, and incredibly devoted and energetic leader.

He's there for me, and I'll be there for him.

NoMcSame   August 28th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

They have nothing to do but hate. The White House has columns and many of the other buildings around Washington and the country has columns. The plantations down south has them and many houses that are in our towns and cities. I have gone to many churches and seen columns in them. They can't talk about ISSUES at all because they are on the wrong side of most of them. The republican party is WEAK and the tricks are OLD so they have nothing else to talk about. The republicans have an OLD DRIED UP OLD man running for president of this country and the people don't want him. Ronald the Raygun could not come out of the grave to help McSame win this thing.
OBAMA08

Franky   August 28th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

You know, thank god I'm still here. Plus, the boys are taking too long, I don't got enough time.

But tell Rush and his peeps don't worry. One day Jesus will come as a messiah and cure us all. Plus, isn't he ready for Senator McCain's pick?? I'm sure he can agree that his pick is gonna "raise the seas", huh? LOL!!!!

Man, the boys better hurry up!!

Patricia   August 28th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

… I think I just spit up in my mouth I am so revolted with the republican party and their swift boat politics…..

Blah Blah Blah…… .Rush Limbaugh!

Donna   August 28th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Is this Rush Limbaugh the pill-popping addict??? Yeah his opinion is matters a lot…I'm quite sure that if McCain were half as popular as Obama, they'd be doing the same thing!!

Jealousy isn't a pretty color on anyone!!!

DA   August 28th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Please they are just mad they didn't think of it. LOL….

Patricia   August 28th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Rush Limbaugh…. he who is about entertainment…. NOT TRUTH! Or so he told Larry King during Bush's campaign. He spews vicious lies and obscene attacks…. even worse than McCain, if I do say so myself. We should listen to him? Let the ignorant follow that piedpiper….. right off the nearest cliff like the sheep that they are!

Obama is the future….. Limbaugh, Bush, Cheney, and McCain are the past right along with Reagan. We are ready for a change… not more of the same.

Linda31   August 28th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

So disappointed in CNN for eating up the GOP talking points.

dennis from chicago   August 28th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

reminds me of something michael jackson would do all fling and bing and no substance……..been wondering what happened to that wedgewood blue o bama seal went………did you see the AIR FORCE FLY OVER…….or was that an albastross or should we say a swan bird…….song

Joe   August 28th, 2008 9:13 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

CT Voter   August 28th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

It's to represent washington, lincoln, etc, what the hell is the big deal? My god, they will criticize ANYTHING, it's all a bit much yeah no SH_T IT'S OVER 80-90K PEOPLE IN THERE!!!

GEEZUS THESE REPUBLICANS WILL NIPPICK ANNNNYYYTHING TO STAY CLEAR OF THE REAL ISSUES. WHAT GARBAGE!

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