This is not a road the Dems want to go down - many already believe Mr. Obama has an inflated ego and this goes to far - and furthermore, it is a TERRIBLE analogy.

Yes, Jesus was a community organizer, but of the heavenly kingdom - anybody who knows anything about what Jesus preached knows that Jesus always said that his kingdom was not of this world. To say Jesus was a community organizer really misses the whole point of Jesus' ministry - in fact the fact that he WAS NOT AN EARTHLY community organizer is why Jesus was not popular with those who were looking for a Messiah to change things on this earth - when questioned about the unfairness of taxes, Jesus said - "Give to Cesear what is Cesaer's" - Many theologians have argued that it was Judas' disappointment that Jesus was not trying to get the Romans out of Jerusalem that led him to his betrayl.

Please to Dems, you have never invoked the name of Jesus in your campaigns before, don't start now

Careful. Conservatives get really upset if you point out that Jesus is perhaps not a member of the GOP or any political party.

Or that maybe, just maybe, Jesus would not have laughed along with the 80%+ white audience as they mocked community organizing for a poor neighborhood where most people were of color.

I am so happy that someone has defended the community organizers.
When Miss Barbie starts to tell what she really did in Alaska–I mean the TRUTH —not HALF TRUTHS—we can all see where she is coming from. NOT GOOD!! Watch the video of her speaking at the Wasilla church and have a good look. This speech was written by HER—Not Bush's speech writer. It gives a better perspective of who this woman REALLY is!! SCARY!! I think her viewpoint is OLD AS MOSES!!!—-It takes a woman to know a woman, and THIS WOMAN will vote OBAMA/BIDEN

Right on, Rep. Cohen! Republicans couldn't care less about helping anyone or having "community spirit" and seeing us all as one large "community." They are all about special interests and their own agendas. Palin comes off way too smug for someone who probably has moose head and antlers hanging on her office wall in the Governor's house of Alaska. Real responsibility, indeed, Ms. Mayor cum Governor…try having power or influence that you don't abuse.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!

Comparing Obama to Jesus would be like comparing someone who gave a quarter to a homeless person to Mother Theresa!!

Diana - another typical repuglican, don't listen to the facts and just attack. Obama didn't call him self Jesus, in fact no one did not even the man who they are speaking about in this article. They are saying Jesus was a community organizer, it is a noble profession. What part of that do you have a problem with?

It seems ignorant to me for a Democrat to say. Granted most have never heard of this guy, but to say Jesus was a community organizer is nuts. Jesus came claiming he was the creator of this world. Republicans could have a ball with this quote. This dude needs to shut up.

And Sarah Palin as Mayor of Wasilla, population roughly only 8000, she left the town with over $22 Million Debt. Didn't think we'd find that out, Sarah?

He's not the messiah! And I ought to know, since I've followed a few!

Democrats have dangerously lost perspective. There's nothing special about Obama except that he excels in self-promotion. Other than that, there's no evidence that he has to offer demonstrating that he can deliver on his promises. He hasn't changed Illinois, he has taken a stand on anything politically risky, and he hasn't showed any real desire to work with Republicans because he's too liberal. He was a poor choice for the Democrats and they would realize that had they not been drinking the Kool-Aid.

Back off!! Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth, and The Life; no man cometh to the Father but by Me." He was more than a community organizer. Hey, you black baptists, you know better than this, that Obama is not/could never be anywhere close to our Savior.

As an independent, meaning, not tied to a party for the sake of a party, but rather drawn more to the energy and character of a campaign, I get the impression the Republican partying is devolving; and so much so that I would think they need to find a new party name.

I would encourage everyone to stay informed –and not just through media. There is a lot of misinformation be touted as truth now. There are those who would say just about anything to get your vote.
Please be discerning. THis is a critical time and we're all responsiblefor the choices we make.

Peace

Why are people blaming this on the Republicans? This story isn't about what a Republican did. This story is about how dilusional the Democrats are regarding Obama. Wake up Americans, this man is not Jesus. This man is a fraud and a crook. Wake up, stand up and fight with the people that will lead this country to greatness!

NOBAMA=NO Jesus

I'm Jewish, I don't believe in Jesus and I certainly don't believe in Barack Obama.

He didn't compare him to Jesus; he repeated a t-shirt slogan.

Honestly, CNN.

The republicans are hysterical fools. We need a calm leader, not McCain and Palin.

why is it Obama can criticize gov Palin for being a mayor of a small town in Alaska, but she can't draw a comparison, of him being an organiser. she obviously did more for her little town than sen. Obama did for the community he worked in or for the whole state of Illinois for that mater

comparing obama to Jesus is ridiculous and outraged.Jesus,the Son of God is not to be played with.no one can be compare to Jesus.I know that obama think that he is the Savior of the world and he can change water to wine!!!!! Houton Texas

As silly as it is to compare Obama to Jesus, the linking of Palin to Pontius Pilate is outrageous. I've heard this smug quip from several Obama supporters recently and am tired of it. Yes, let's use absurd analogies to make our politcal cases, so how about this one:
Who else was able to move crowds to ecstasy in Berlin?

I think Jesus was also prolife. Doesn't seem the "One" is in that camp. I also thought Jesus taught moral standards and service to others. The "One" does not do that either.
The "One" is for the "One", not the people, but the people can be easily fooled by a good speaker. Think about the 20th Century and the great orators who lead to much suffering. Listen to the "One" speak without a teleprompter and all you will hear is," um, um, ah, let me be clear, wait uh minute, um, well I know McCain is like Bush. That was the question right? ","BTW as proof I am an agent of change I have voted with my party 100% of the time. McCain doesn't even vote with the republicans this often. "

Obama never attempted to deify himself in any way, and often reminds us that he's far from perfect.

Part of what you're seeing is that the American people are so desperate to free ourselves from the Republican tyranny of the last eight years that some will dehumanize Obama as the one who can save us.

I don't fall for that. But, believe me, I pray every day that God uses Obama to free us from this GOP stupidity.

CNN please print this.

This doesn't help. It just feeds into the Republican machine and will make the Conservative base more scared of Obama.

CNN, come on! This article was no where near Democrats comparing Barack to Jesus.

White female voters UNITE! Don't fall for the misleading headlines from CNN. A majority of white women DO NOT support McCain - that poll only took into account 1,012 voters - that does NOT make it a National lead for McBush - ooops, I mean McCain.

Tell the truth CNN!

More useless sidetracking from the new tabloid press that used to be a news source. Thanks, CNN.

Love it, Love it , Love it.
True, Trrue, True.

Jesus came to seek & save the lost & call sinners to repentance.
Jesus Condemed sin & fought & spoke out against it- Obama is the opposite.

Despite the McCain camps lies about Obama's accomplishment he has a many in a short period of time. McCain and Palin are the biggest HYPOCRITES I've ever seen. The Republicans should be ashamed of them but instead stick up for their lies and just repeat them.

Some of Senator Obama's accomplishments in the Illinois Senate:

Introduced legislation reforming ethics and health care laws.
Sponsored a law increasing tax credits for low-income workers, negotiated welfare reform, and promoted increased subsidies for childcare.
Obama supported Republican Governor Ryan's payday loan regulations and predatory mortgage lending regulations aimed at averting home foreclosures
Sponsored a bill to monitor racial profiling.
Voted on over 3000 bills. Voting present is a common practice in the Illinois Senate if you want to keep the bill alive to make some corrections. He only voted present less than 1% of the time.

US Senate:
Introduced "Lugar–Obama," which expanded the Nunn–Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons
Co sponsored the "Coburn–Obama Transparency Act," which authorized the a web portal to make congress spending public information.
Introduced follow-up legislation: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008.
Sponsored legislation requiring nuclear plant owners to notify state and local authorities of radioactive leaks.
Co-sponsored the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, which was signed into law in September 2007.
Introduced the Iraq War De-Escalation Act of 2007.
Sponsored the "Iran Sanctions Enabling Act"
Co-sponsored legislation to reduce risks of nuclear terrorism.
Sponsored an amendment to provide one year of job protection for family members caring for soldiers with combat-related injuries.

These are just some of Obama’s accomplishments in his short career. Where are the Fact Checks and Snopes on these Republican smears and false rumors which are coming directly from the McCain campaign itself?

I can not believe this….my party picked the worst candidate since 1776 and this butt calls him Jesus. First he was compared to JFK and when the public rejected this they tried to say he was a messiah now JESUS…give me a break he is more like Satan than Jesus. He lies, he sneaks, he uses people and they think that is Jesus….I knew my party had gone nuts, by again snatching defeat out of certain victory NOW GOODNESS I KNOW IT…..

This is getting sick…….

How about the false prophet?

Also, CNN why do you report this s—?

CNN..Please drop this article. Enough is Enough

What would Obama do????

Nothing, then talk about it.

CNN and MSM please pay attention to what really matters. Which is the McCain team is lying to the American people and mocking us. We're a bunch of 'whiners.' CNN and MSM have been nothing but lap dogs to McCain for god knows how long. PLEASE WAKE UP AMERICA!

LIPSTICK ON PIGS, OBAMA IS JESUS. I CAN ONLY ASK WHAT IS THE MEDIA DOING THE COUNTRY IS FIGHTING TWO OR IS IT NOW THREE WARS, WE ARE A DEBT TO THE TUNE OF 9 TRILLION AND THE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS ARE A JOKE.
IT MAY BE A SLOW NEWS DAY BUT NOT A SLOW DAY FOR A COUNTRY HEADING IN SO MANY WRONG DIRECTIONS.
SOME ONE NEEDS TO GET REAL.

Silly, silly, silly….

This is laughable…I am staring to liken Republicans to some crazy cousin Larry. Ok, the bottom line here folks: If you are a Republican you are a racist. Plain and simple because your views exclude everyone who is non anglo American. Look at all these Republican bloogers on townhall.com All of them are racist thats for sure. Republicans do not want a man or woman of any color than White in the White House. I KNOW FOR A FACT CARL ROVE IS A RACIST.

Steve don’t worry you are coming home
Now we know what you are doing in DC
When you were at home gas price went down
Obama ignored Tennessee

Mc Cain 08/ Palin 08

loosen up people, A litle bit or reading your bible and a prayer will help you understand more about Jesus.Most of you just say what you head from your drug Paster and child molester wake up people.

Pathetic bunch. Karl Rove and swift boat tactics won't work this time. Stick to the issues! Its the ECONOMY stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is Cohen's perception. Don't blame Obama. Obama knows who he is.

You know I was through with Palin as soon as she open her condescending mouth to say those words to me it only confirmed that she too was so very out of touch with people outside of the rural communities she is accustomed to. Now a community leader in her small hometown may not be of much use, but those in the cities are most valuable, they are often the only BRIDGE most people in need have to gov. leaders. So for her to let those words roll from her lip said a whole lot, in fact all that I need to know to know she does not reflect me or mine.

I find her to be rude and very very very arrogant and oh did I mention a liar!

People are already starting to see through her as I knew they would just as soon as that shine got scuffed up! Many of the women at those rallies did not fully understand her stance on abortion and women rights, they did not understand that she shares McShame's when it comes issues they themselves found important, they were only caught up in the hype of her being a woman, Well she is worst than McShame when it comes to woman's choice, she says never not even in rape or incest at least McShame is willing to be more flexible! THIS WOMAN WILL HAVE YOUR DAUGHTERS DYING IN THE BACK ALLIES FROM THE USE OF COAT HANGERS. THERE ARE SOME OF YOU THAT REMEMBER WHAT I MEAN, BUT FOR THOSE THAT DON'T BEFORE ABORTIONS WHERE LEGAL THAT'S HOW ALOT OF WOMEN DIED, THEY BLEED TO DEATH THIS WAY!

What the hell, CNN? One congressman makes a comment that Jesus and Obama had one thing in common and it's news-worthy to you?!? I am so d@!* sick of you trying to fan the flames and make this election close so you can boost your ratings!

Was it Obama that made this comparison? NO. That would have been news-worthy.

Was it Jesus that made this comparison? NO. That would have been really news-worthy.

Anyone else that's not related to the campaigns making a comment like this IS NOT NEWS-WORTHY! It's just your FOX News-like propoganda machine trying to make the news instead of reporting real news!

WOW, Now OBAMA is just like Jesus, God's Son and our Savior. Sorry DEMS he still doesn't get my vote. NOBAMA Keep The Change!

Christians unite behind Chuck Baldwin for president.

Baldwin for President in 2008.

What kind of story is this!! C'mon CNN, why don't you do some real, honest-to-goodness jounalism. I know it would be a change for you, but try it anyway. The American people will appreciate stories that deal with REAL issues….not BS like this! Oh….I forgot, journalist just say what they are told to say….like puppets…LOL!! Wimps!

Obama or any other person on this earth should not be compared to Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Saviour and no person can compete with that. Obama needs to follow Jesus' lead though and think before speaking…the blunder on "This Week" on Sunday, not saying no offense to the current VP candidate when lipstick on a pig was said, etc.

Another McCain hypocrisy — isn't this the man who claims to support national community service as part of his "Country First" agenda? So he is belittling Obama's ACTUAL community service, which he left corporate law for?

I don't care if your a community organizer getting paid or a volunteer not getting paid, it was nothing but rude of Sarah Palin to demean that job and all it stands for, helping other people in their time of need. To insinuate that that was an unworthly job or position just goes to show how warped she is in her thinking and doesn't really care about other people only herself and what fame she can get out of it.

Dang……………just sealed Obama's fate. I hope he is ready to lose.

DO NOT INSULT!!!!!!!

This guy knows nothing about what Jesus' mission on earth was nor does he know anything about Pontius Pilate, who actually was a VERY poweful and intelligent man. If he studied Roman history before he stuck his foot in his mouth, he would have known this. It is safe to conclude that he knows nothing about what is best for this country either.

Was Obama hired by a church organization to organize church leaders to develop programs for their communities. That is what some of the faith based initiatives are doing. Working with the poor, providing services for them, and leaving when your time is done. This is what social action or ministries do. It is something that christians have been taught to do. Apparently someone is making a joke about christianity in the name of it.

All the McCain camp is doing is creating diversions to keep from discussing the issues. I hope that the peolpe are smart enough to see through the smut that the McCain camp is putting out and will really listen to the issues and decide accordingly. Because in the end, the Obamas, McCain's and all others who have money will be fine - the ones that need to be concerned of those who are living from paycheck to paycheck.

to HCheng - Is this newsworthy?PUH-LEASE!
Is whether Palin can be a mom and VP news worthy? Is lipstick on any dog newsworthy?
There is NOTHING news worthy going on with the Candidates for Pres and VP right now. That's why these stories are controlling the headlines. Grow up!!!

Obama campaign can’t afford to get into the gutter politics with these professional dirt bags. Ignore her.

The republican party is shameful to the American people. First of Mccain and Sarah where are your flag pins. Second How come Sarah isnt going to be at the 9-11 deal tommorow, Was this another task of God? I suppose the Mccain people are real busy writing up the questions that Sarah is to be asked in the vice presidential debate. We all know that she isnt smart enough to answer the questions on her own. We all know that Cindy has enough money to buy off this election for John. All you guys who are so hot and want to get in bed with Sarah, you know John will have the first chance. You are all so worried about Johns age and you are hoping he will kick off so Sarah can get in there. Just remember Johns Mother is 96 so he might be around for a while.

Obama's community organizing was a selfless thing to do for his country.
It was "country first". McCain's deceptive, phony campaign is lying to the American people. Is that "country first?" Is that "honor"?

NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN-PALIN

I think I saw people saying these lines the day after Palin's convention speech.

I'm a little confused as to what Pontius Pilate has to do with anything, as I recall he offered the people the chance to free Jesus and they shouted for Barabbas instead and told him to crucify Jesus. So Pilate was hardly evil or bad, he was just an administrator, it was the people who ultimately decided Jesus' fate.

You should be ashamed. Cohen's point was clearly that community organizing is something noble and good and therefore it shouldn't be denegrated. His point was not that Obama is just like Jesus, which your article implies.

You might as well as well say that anyone pointing out that Norm Abram from New Yankee Workshop is a carpenter and that Jesus was a carpenter is saying "Norm Abram is just like Jesus." To come to that conclusion one must have zero analytical skills.

C'mon CNN, do your job.

Now I've heard it all.

Barack Obama and JC were both community organizers.

What are the democrats going to come out with next? That John McCain and Hitler were both political prisoners?

It is so obvious that the Obama campaign is completely lost.

Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.

I think it is silly to compare Obama to Jesus as well. I love the fact that when Giuliani said that he was a community organizer that Republicans laughed. Of course they would laugh because they don't give a crap about the community or helping the disadvantaged or regular citizens f this country, they just want to hold on to all of their ridiculous gobbs of money and control people socially and financially. If they win in November this country isgoing down the toilet.

Given the Rep. Cohen probably hasn't studied the New Testament in detail, his comment reflects his error. Pontius Pilate was correctly referred to as a governor, but he did not condemn Jesus Christ. In fact, his quote was, "I find no fault in Him."

This is rich. A Democrat makes an idiotic comment and you all excoriate Republican. Where's the logic? I don't link the comment to Obama. He, nor his people, said it. But neither did a Rebublican. How can Republicans be faulted here. Get some objectivity, people.

How can we be sitting here discussing someone's stupid analogy when there is a real election with real issues going on! We should all grow up and act like adults because all this name calling is just taking the credibility of the nation wide election to a new low! Don't we need to turn our focus away from what new insult the parties are coming up with and look at the economy… the war… anything that will actually continue to be important beyond November 4, 2008???

Once again, Karl Rove style name calling vs. proposals of substance…got to keep that NeoCon gravy train rolling at the expense of America once again it seems. Mavericks indeed.

ha…this line was started on the internet…by bloggers just like us!!! We made it everyone! I just can't believe a politician used this line. It was meant to be a joke!!!

Amen!

McCain is the devil!!!!

But Jesus never made any sexist slurs about "Pigs in lipstick". At least not that I remember reading about.

Its rediculous to compare any man to Jesus let alone a 1st term senator from Illinois. Plus Jesus wasn't a community organizer to begin with.

Oh lord. I mean, O Bama and all his O DRAMA
Even Nancy Pelosi said, "God sent Obama to us"
Well, it must be true if the Virgin Millionairess says it is so !

It's not the first time he's been compared to Jesus. He loves it.

Be very careful you Obama lovers. He is not what he seems. It's an act.

I'm an Obama supporter, but come on - he's NOT Jesus.

Oh ..Oh.., watch Rush Limbaugh & Sean Comedian-Hannity latch on this!!!!!

To ALL PUMAs and CLINTON so-called supporters…. If Obama PICKED Hillary - it would have been over a long time ago. DON'T YOU THINK THE NASTY REPUBLICANS had a plan for Hillary too!!! Could YOU imagine the media - they would have been VETTING Bill and Hillary just as they are VETTING PA'IN…. So YOU should STOP saying it would have been better if Obama picked Hillary!!!

Furthermore, the REPUBS are a very Racist, Bigot, Nasty Bunch and the Media plays with them because the REPUBS own them too and it shows!!!!

My defense against the REPUBS is to get people REGISTERED to VOTE and if all the DEMS come out and VOTE - YOU ARE DONE!!!! All of the POLLS and the PUNDITS will be left "scratching" their heads.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008-2016

Jesus told us to vote for Obama!

(if Repubs think that's crazy, consider this — Palin's pastor said Jesus told us to go to Iraq and vote against Kerry!)

Jesus, The Christ, was not a community organizer you idiots! I can't believe ANYONE can even suggest that lunacy. But on the other hand, this comes from the democrats side. I doubt Obama would claim any connection to this idea, if he is truly a Christian. In fact, if he wants any respect from the people, he would publicly put down such talk. If the CNN thinks this a talking point, they have sunken even further down the scale than they already were.

WOW. This is what I call being desperate!!! Compare Obama with Jesus? That is a blasphemy. Jesus is God and Savior. One day Obama’s and Steve Cohen’s knees will bow before him and they will have a lot of explaining to do specially about all the unburned children they agreed to abort.

Right now Obama is running scared! He is starting to realize how big of a mistake he made by choosing Biden over Hillary Clinton for his VP.

Also, I am sure that the "Super Delegates" are what a mistake it was to support Obama instead of Hillary Clinton. Also about pushing Obama to put Hillary Clinton on the ticket.

Now the Democrat Party WILL NOT take back the White House in November.

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter that is voting for McCain.Palin this election and when Hillary Clinton runs for President in 2012.

McCain/Palin 2008

Hillary Clinton 2012

Can we please stop mixing church and state??? We need to understand that religion is a right and NO ONE has the right to compare a human being to Jesus whether right or wrong. Regardless of your comparisions or criticsism, the religion aspect needs to be kept out of these campaigns. PERIOD!

A graduate from Harvard who has refused lucrative salies to become a community organiser is a believer in Jesus, a believer in helping your brother, and a leader who belives in getting communities to work together to solve their problems and a president who will unite Americans to address real issues we are facing: housing crisis (McCain doesnot know the number of houses he has, meanwhile we are facing foreclosures of our single house), political failures, 2 wars, economic downturn. God save America from McPalin.

CNN do you ever listen to anything the republicans say? All the tickers are dems and Obama. My goodness with all the gaffs and misspeaks and blunders that McCain makes, if I didn't know better I would think you're AFRAID to publish anything about him or Palin. Here's your MO. Monitor what the dems say. Wait for McCain to make it gossip and place it on the ticker. This is sillyness. Oh and if Obama counteracts then you have to see if Obama's comments will stick. Also, McCain said he would make this campaign about personalities and that's exactly what you are doing. Obama talks about issues. Well Americans don't have personality problems they have healthcare, energy, economic, environmental, wage, problems. And this is what needs to be addressed. I, for one, will be happy when you finally begin focusing on what's not been discussed instead of all this nonsense.

Read where he didn't join the service because the war in Viet Nam was already over……….what happened to Desert Storm that wasn't over. demoncrats are liars and then try to tell a completely different story

Not that I am supporting one side or the other but my opinion is I don't think it is in the best interests of the Democrats to be comparing Obama to Jesus. its pretty obvious that the Republicans are joking, but if the Democrats try to act serious about it the issue is going to turn a lot of people off. I should remind everyone about the polling that took place after the 2004 election. Kerry lost because of moral/religious reasons. The left might not care about it but getting sacrilegious is not a wise political move I would think if you are on the platform of uniting the country. As a Christian you try to follow Christ but you can never say that you should vote for someone because they are do what Christ did.

When Obama is compared to Jesus, this makes headlines, even the statement from Cohen, gimme a break.

When Palin tells that it is Gods will, this becomes negetive and people question her ability.. Come on.. CNN we expected better from you.

One other note : Campbell browns No bias no bull : Rumor emails they get only for Palin not for any one else such as another candidate Biden. Last night Rumors were SO biased it didn't have any substance.

Godo luck Liberal Media. you will have Obama in WH but after that??

YOU"VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! NO WAY NO HOW IS he ANYWHERE NEAR BEING "Jesus like"
That statement is pure unadulterated blasphamny. The first commandment is states quite clearly who JESUS IS . So do ALL the rest. Obama should read our BIBLE not the muslim one.
The United States of America is a CHRISTIAN country first, last and ALWAYS.
We will NOT adhere to any blasphmous relegions or beliefs by ANYONE seeking to turn our GREAT COUNTRY into a third world nation to be under the thumb of some crazay yahoo.

We will VOTE in an experienced, patriotic christian candidate who is a PROUD AMERICAN
McCain/ Palin '08

One of the McCain people were belittling Obama's community organizer work when a member of the opposing side reminded them that Martin Luther King was also a community organizer. It was the first time I've seen one of these McCain people speechless. They didn't know what to say after that.

Obama is not Jesus. Obama is not similar to Jesus. Obama and Jesus both inspired their communities to do the right thing. The similarity ends there, and that is a reach at best.

Obama wasn't referring to Palin when he mentioned "lipstick on a pig".
This is a commonly used phrase in the business world, meaning even if you dress something up, it still is what it is. As Shakespeare said, "Methinks they doth protest too much". That means, if Palin is outraged that Obama called her a lipsticked pig, she must be wondering herself if she is not exactly that.

Palin is cute. She is photogenic. She is aggressive. She is terminally stupid. If she becomes VP, the world won't listen to her when she shouts "SEXIST!!!!" They'll stomp her politically. Go home Sarah. The PTA needs you.

Cody September 10th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Okay Dems, you have the right idea, but you are screwing this up. Don't compare Obama to Jesus. Instead, attack Palin and McCain for belittling the profession of Jesus. It is a subtle distinction, but one they will seize upon. You open yourselves up for misinterpretation too easily.
Im no bible expert I beleieve JC's profession was a carpenter, or someone who works with his hand. Must have missed the verse were JC was organizing people to vote.

Well… That's not helpful.

Obama couldn't be reached for comment b/c he is too busy fundraising and not campaigning.

LOL…the only comparison I see between Obama and Jesus was they both hung around undesirables, yes. However, Jesus expected to see a change of heart to moral goodness and love of ALL mankind, not just those that was on his side. Those that did not want to change left our Lord and Savior. Obama sure has a lot of controversial figures that seem to think thier bahavior is fully acceptable, Jeremiah Wright, Ayers, Oprah and her new age religion/cult just to name a few (Oprah I must say I am shocked and saddened) And lets not forget the MSNBC News Staff.
Scary to me!

I think it's important he is making a comparison to Jesus being a community organizer, not 'the one'. Some right wing nuts will get it confused of course, but that's simply how they are, confused.

CNN, this article has no relevance. Where are the articles about issues? Articles like these only fuel the fire and are detrimental to everyone. Focus on what's important - the issues!

mccain and palin are the biggest joke in the history of american elections, I have never seen such liars and distortions of truth since thelast rovian election by dubya and lord chenader. The GOP are scared because they know the real change is coming and soon they know they are going to be out of power. Yes we the people have made up our minds we are sitting back and waiting until 11/4, then you will see like the primaries the largest number of democrats in history come out and rip power away from the GOP and give it to Obama and Biden, where the power belongs with us. Where we can help the people. Get out your check books GOP ers its payback time. The middle clas is rising up and demanding that we the people are heard. Obama/ Biden, and Clinton will be there and alot of other brilliant democrats this is our time lets take back our country…

who does the country need right now…?

OBAMA/Biden……..is……Preacher/and his Who..? or…

MCCAIN/Palin,,,,,,,is Captain/and his crew…..who will work for you.

AMERICA GO FOR LEADERSHIP…………………….!!!!!

cnn>>>NOT ALREADY SAID…FIRST TIME POSTED,,PRINT

Republicans - I've had enough of you lying and bullying your way into giving money away to the rich. Tax rates on the wealthy are already much lower than they were under Ronald Reagan and McCain thinks another 10% tax cut on them is great. On the other hand people struggling and making less than $120,000 a year will get a tax increase in the form of taxation of health benefits from employers. Obama will give a much needed and REAL tax cut to people who need it.

These polls are ridiculous. No one should believe that the republicans have a lead. Only a self-deceiving wacko would vote for McCain/Palin. We need practical solutions, not make believe McCain economics.

Anyone heard of Martin Luther King Jr the preacher from Georgia. He got a nobel prize for being a community organizer. And the movement spread and we got CHANGE in America!

And let the church say AMEN!

Look at the strong reaction by people supporting my party. They have so little to be excited about, that they are latching onto a factual comment like this, completely missing the point and the implicit irony of the current Republican behavior, and trying to whip up a storm.

Just goes to show you that while the Democrat policies are more closely aligned with most mainstream voters, the radical Republicans keep getting elected over and over (sadly) by appealing to the power of human stupidity. And judging on the comments here, there is a big block of people to go after.

Think about it.

Jesus was NOT a community organizer
in any way shape or fashion.

Matthew 25. 35-40

35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,
36 naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.'
37 Then the righteous 16 will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?
38 When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?
39 When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'
40 And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.'

This sounds more like marching orders for a community organizer to me.

It has become abundantly clear that the Republicans think that both the constitution, the ten commandments, and the teachings of Jesus are "quaint"

They have become quite comfortable with lying, killing, and adultering. These must be the "small town values" that they so fondly speak of.

CNN do you people read this comments every time you people make all this post. I always see most of the people maybe about 90% all the time say the same thing, enough is enough. Lets force this liars to get real, Obama has been always clear to the people. MacCain you got to stop with your lies and if your Pit-bull is not able to take the heat dump her you got a good record doing that to women.

Well, this takes the cake for sure. Obama being compared to Jesus by a Jewish person. What a hoot. A south side politician from Chicago being compaed to Jesus is really over the top. CNN you have out done yourself!! Well I guess we better all vote for Obama then or suffer the rath of God. I wonder what God thinks about Obama's politicial views??? LOL LOL LOL LOL

Hillary supporter for McCain/Palin

Jesus???….maybe Karl Marx.

I thought liberals didn't believe in God (Jesus) / religion….only an agrarian communist society.

That's it! It's officially over! When Obama's OWN PARTY is comparing him to Jesus, the race has been lost…And you won't hear Obama stading up to vehemently deny this - BECAUSE HE BELIEVES IT HIMSELF!!!

I know Jesus, and Mr.O is no Jesus

The Obamabots can believe Obama is reincarnated Einstein, he still hasn't proven to be qualified to lead our country - he lacks ethical and moral judgment and no way represents who I am.

I would vote for anyone over Obama, even Bush.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12
Where's the BEEF?
NO BEEF, NOBAMA!

I never met Jesus…..for all I know Jesus is made up. I do know that Obama is real and that he is here and he is trying to change the world for the better in the present day and the Devils also know as the republicans and Palin herself are going to do anything to crucify Obama.

Please CNN. Please. Thousands of people have lost jobs, homes, businesses and lives. ENOUGH ! Please cover the issues. Tell the people whether women may have to return to back alley abortions. Tell us what the candidates say will be the kind of education we can expect for our children and grandchildren; health care; wars; diplomacy; conservation and energy. This is story tells us nothing except that many Christians say that they are doing the work of Jesus when they work to help others.

With all due respect to my chosen people, Steve Cohen is a shmuck.

Compares? Don't you guys write for a living?

Keep on working hard Obama, The republicains can't even talk about the issues.

Obama/Biden

I guess if Obama is like Jesus republicans won't have to worry. The Dems havn't been in touch with Jesus for years!

I agree with Cody. Don't compare Obama to Jesus. Instead, attack Palin and McCain for belittling the profession of Jesus. It is a subtle distinction, but one the Republicans will seize upon.

REDICULOUS HEADLINE!!! TOTALLY MISSED THIS GUY'S POINT. FIX IT!

GOD asked HIS Children to be CHRIST like.

It is my goal as Christian to seek the likeness of CHRIST.

JESUS was a Community Organizer as the Bible tells us.
He was not an elected official, yet he went to Jerusalem, Judea, Nazareth, Capernaum, Samaria doing good to people.

We as a Nation should be enccouraging our youth to get involved in community organizer and NOT mocked the basic idea of just and fair humanity.

GOD Bless you all

YET ANOTHER DISTRACTION!

Does anyone care that the economy is tanking and the only response is government bailout for corporations and CEOs who were getting million dollar Christmas bonuses ON TOP of the tax cuts that Dumbya amd his clone McSame want to make permanent?

REPORT THE NEWS! THIS IS CRAP!

Noone on this planet can even come close to being compared to jesus!

here we go again! i thought this "descending from the heavens" stuff was squashed. it does not help Obama at all to have this image put on him and the Repugs will only use it against him. and i thought Jesus was a carpenter.

Whatever Obama is called, he is THE ONE, this country with out Obama will be the same exact chaos it is right now, think with the head, do the right choice…, Obama 08.

Enlightened Voter September 10th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

"Reputhuglicans don't know about community organizing, they have never given of themselves. IT takes an enlightened soul to give and volunteer yourself and of course the repugs are anything but"

You are an idiot, nothing like painting with a broad brush.

This is exactly I hate this media & Democrats. They are nuts. Obama has no record to stand on & discuss, all he can do his TALK TALK TALK…

who does the country need right now…?

OBAMA/Biden……..is……Preacher/and his Who..? or…

MCCAIN/Palin,,,,,,,is Captain/and his crew…..who will work for you.

AMERICA GO FOR LEADERSHIP…………………….!!!!!!

Yesterday Karen Huges (George W's campaign manager) and Mary Matalin (George 41's campaign manager) both changed the subject when the question of "change" came up. These are two smart women who know that their candidate is NOT the change agent.

The fox in the hen house can say he's an agent of change, but he's still a fox.

McCain will lose big time, because George Bush is THE WORST PRESIDENT IN MODERN HISTORY. That is a fact, and it's not going away, no matter how hard they try to change the subject.

Sorry GOP, you're going down.

Obama/Biden 08

How would Obama look wearing Palin's lipstick?

Obama's supporters are a group of extrem people with terrible color lipstick on them.

Obama had the chance to go to Wall Street and make hundreds of thousands of dollars….

Yet he chose to take an executive leadership role in his community to help those less fortunate get the same opportunity that Obama got…

That's leadership.

Stick with the issues. Please.

WOW is all I can say

This was a comment on a blog called Mudflats the day following Palin's speech, which then was picked up as a convenient zinger and linked around the blogosphere.

Obviously politicians are reading the same blogs as everybody else, and now this guy makes it mainstream news.

This election will forever change the way media covers a presidential race.

Palin is the new GOP go get em barracuda like Tom DeLay was the GOP's Hammer, do anything to beat down the everyday average $50 dollar shoe/working boot wearing American.

CNN………Please post McCains original statement that he made about Hillary concerning "Lips on a pig" a year ago.

He made the EXACT same statement about Hillary…..and now he wants to make an issue of this. McCain is a joke.

It is a complete insult to all Christians throughout the world to compare Obama to the Savior. Please.

OK. Let's be consistent. Bill Clinton was a governor. Jimmy Carter was a governor. Ronald Reagan was a governor. Oh, and aren't there democratic governors in our US of A today? Maybe that wasn't such a witty, clever comment afterall. He just indicted all who hold the 'evil' office of governor.

He wasn't comparing Obama to Jesus, he was lightheartedly calling the GOP out on their hypocrisy. It would be refreshing if CNN would do the same.

CNN is showig a real face now

The last time we elected a governor from a large state to one of the two highest offices in the country, it was George W. Bush of Texas. Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas with 1/34th the population. If you liked what George Bush did for the country, you'll love what John McCain (with Sarah Palin at this side) will do for the next four years because their policies will be more of the same.

Oh please. Lets keep religion where it belongs..in our hearts and personal and daily life..not in politics.

ls I think you better pay more attention to what Obama is saying and the rest of the democrats …I'm an inde[pendent voting republican because of the way you are carring on about Palin ..its real shamefull imagine… if he acts like this during stress he'll never make it 375 days a year

THE GOP ARE ACTING like ELITISTS? They snub their nose at Barack Obama's work with the needy of this land.

John and Cindy McCain don't have a clue what it's like to walk in Barak Obama's shoes or any other needy person's shoes in this country because they grew up with a silver spoon in their mouth.

As for Rudy the adultress and abuser - the fact the allowed him to run for the GOP leadership and also speak at their convention speaks volumes.

WILL THE REAL JOHN MCCAIN PLEASE STAND UP.

THE ONE THAT WILL PUT US IN MORE WARS BECAUSE OF HIS LACK OF INTELLIGENCE, STUBBORN STREAK AND TEMPER. NO DOUBT IN MY MIND HE WILL BRING BACK TO DRAFT AND THAT'S THE SCARIEST VERSION OF THE MANY FACES OF JOHN MCCAIN.

and all I can say is….

AMEN!

While I agree that the line about community organizers by Palin and co. was just plain ignorant and distasteful, I don't think Democratic politicians need to go around throwing Jesus into the mix.

I may be blindly optimistic — but I am hoping the American people are seeing this time around the type of dishonorable campaign that McCain is running.

So, let's not give them any fodder. Even though Steve Cohen is technically right, you know the Karl Rove clones will make this into some religious frenzy or something.

OH Lord…is this the book of revelations??????????

Please just wake me up when the debates begin. Clearly nothing of substance will be covered here until then.

The Repugnants will use just about anything that's positive of Obama and twist it to make him negative because they can not break him down mentally. The Repugs are so disgusting. It's know wonder why other country's hate us because of the Repugs way of doing things.

The word "Obama" is soon going to be a metaphor for all things clueless, manipulated, and ego-driven….

I noticed the candidates moving their mouths in the video clips today; almost like they were actually talking about ISSUES THIS COUNTRY FACES right now!!!!
I can't be sure because all the 'media' is 'reporting' is more nonsense!
Did anyone notice that the federal government had to TAKE OVER THE HOME MORTGAGE INDUSTRY BECAUSE IT FAILED???
I know that pales in comparasion to IMPORTANT issues like cosmetics and farm animals!!

Why is it funny when it is the McCain camp saying these things and putting down Obama's past work and community service and laughing about it ,but let a Dem defend him and it is headlines saying he is comparing him to Jesus. Come on folks you cannot have it both ways . Mock him but when he is defended the McCain camp puts their spin on it . Just remember what goes 'round comes 'round. The Bible teaches do unto others …but somehow the low road taken by the GOP convention is not showing any Biblical teaching … Religious Right ? perhaps Religious Wrong would be more approprate.

Yawn! CNN is turning into a joke, the equivalent of tabloid press with all this coverage of side distractions while America's real problems grow!

Everyone needs to relax and stop drinking the kool-aid. Take a look at the factcheck website before believing everything you read on the internet or blogs. If any of you think that Obama is above everything bad about politicians you have drank the kool-aid. He is a politician, he lies, he will do anything to get elected. So does McCain. For the most part, all the ads are distortions of the opposite sides record. Get a clue and do a little research.

There should be more statements coming out of the Obama campaign in support of community organizers. A community organizer will never get a standing applause as they walk into a room as a politician will, they will never be on CSPAN or CNN … these people do it because they believe in doing something right. I say we applaud them, and condemn the Repubs for making light of these amazing people - be them their opponent or not.

Obama fatique.

MCCAIN/PALIN 08.

I'm voting for Obama/Biden, but Rep. Cohen is obviously a loon!

Slow newsday at the CNN headquarters, methinks. This isn't the first time someone has mentioned that Jesus was a community organizer.

I've witnessed the Ticker site go to hell over this election cycle. Perhaps you should hand over the production to people with a little more journalistic objectivity, like your colleagues over at CNN International.

Both McCain and Obama are just men. Full of flaws. Some just bigger than others.

Jesus was not a "community organizer". He was and is the Son of God, God incarnate. People should be careful making any comparison between a politician and Jesus Christ.

ENOUGH: CNN commentators are constantly complaining that candidates should speak about the issues. You don't t report what Obama is saying about topics like education because you can't balance with McCain's policies because he doesn't have any.

This blog has reached the height of idiocy that the media is fueling. The comment does not compare Obama to Jesus; it compares community organizers as doing the work that Jesus did when he was on earth. Period!!!

Why don't you look at Palin's experience as mayor of the town: debt free when she arrived; she left it 22 million in debt

She had to hire a manager at 60 000 a year because she was unable to run a town of 7 000 by herself.

She hired a Washington lobbyist to get over 22 million dollars in earmarks!!

This is the record she wants to run on??

Why he is making these statements on the House floor?
Jesus? Community Organizer? Obama like Jesus? This may be the most ridiculous line of thought yet in this campaign.

It is official. Obama is our Messiah.

Until CNN sticks to the CORE ISSUES I am no longer going to read here. This election is far too important to be bothered with this frivolous mess. I will not be taken in by seductive titles such as "Dem Compares Obama to Jesus" any more! This is not journalism, rather sensationalism. I hope others will join me in doing this.

Obama/Biden 08)

McCain and the lipstick pig comment of Obamas is just outlandishly stupid. GROW UP McCain!! ITs not Kindergarden anymore!!

Shows just how small trivial crap they will bring if they are elected!!

That is the last thing Obama needs. Keep those comments to yourself. But it is valid to point out that reaching out to help people find jobs and improve their lives and community is doing god's work.

The Republicans laughing and mocking community service is a joke itself and shows you where their priorities lie.

My god is Rush Limbaugh,he has a golden microphone,and I believe everything he says,and he believes Jesus was a Liberal.

… only a MIRACLE can save Obama now.

The poor guy missed the Democrat talking points. The Messiah comparisons were supposed to stop after the convention. He was supposed to switch to Greek god comparisons.

To be honest, I think both Political Parties and their Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees need to grow up.

What does it say about the future of your country when all your candidates who are in a position to make some really ground breaking and much needed changes to their country spend all their time engaging in school ground name calling and insults?

There's no focus here and all this amounts to right now is a "My Daddy is bigger then your daddy" campaign.

They should all be ashamed of themselves.

Any ordinary man compared to Jesus is a joke and your an ordinary man or woman, so ur a joke.

"Prejudice and small mindedness" aren't the problem. Lack of experience and qualifications are. I would love to vote for Obama in 5 to 10 years, but he has yet to prove he has the capabilities to be president and commander-in-chief.

To the religious idiot who suggested we cant compare ordinary man to Jesus.. Yes u can!! People strive to be like Jesus, to intiate actions based on what Jesus would do. Jesus was a community organizer. So shut up.

What’s the difference between George W. Bush and Sarah Palin? Lipstick.

shame on both parties. this is turning both parties off with all the negative comments. wake up before it's to late for both parties.

Let's see, now…a Democrat makes this statement, and somehow it's another "Republican lie?" Nice preview of what life will be like in the Obama-states.

This is a new low. No, Barack always thought he was Jesus anyway.

Cohen's the man

McCain would rather win an election, than tell you the truth.

There are medications out there for people to take when they believe themselves to be Jesus Christ.

Ignorant at best!

This one of the stupid'sthing a person can make. Jesus was a community organizer. Why couldn't be like Barack Obama. GO OBAMA

CNN is dumb… they focus on nonsense and sensationalist news! Where are the issues? Both candidates had rallies today, where is the report on the content from those instead of a headline to try to grab people's attention but has no real relevance to what's important in this election.

Bologna.

CNN, THIS IS NEWS??? YOU GUYS SUCK!!!

Not even original,you can buy the t-shirt on Cafe Press.

What's up with this?

Just like Jesus except Jesus walks on Water ….. Barack walks well ABOVE the water.

Hey, CherryStrawberry! This is a DEMOCRAT, not the Republicans.