October 9, 2008
Posted: 06:55 PM ET

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The Obama campaign has previously run a two-minute commercial; today it announced has purchased 30-minute blocks of time on the broadcast networks.
The Obama campaign has previously run a two-minute commercial; today it announced has purchased 30-minute blocks of time on the broadcast networks.

(CNN) – Barack Obama is buying 30 minutes of airtime on the major television networks just days before the presidential election, the Obama campaign confirms.

Sources with the Obama campaign say half hour blocks have been purchased on Wednesday, October 29 on CBS and NBC.  The campaign is also in negotiations with Fox, though that day will conflict with the World Series if there is a game 6.

The buy was first reported by the Hollywood reporter earlier Thursday.

Evan Tracey of Campaign Media Analysis Group, CNN's consultant on ad spending, said it was unclear how much the blocs of air would cost, but noted 30 seconds alone in primetime usually runs between $80,000 and $125,000.

"This is a big platform, this is a big megaphone, the interest level is clearly there and people will watch," Tracey said.

Filed under: Barack Obama


E.R. Lopez, South Texas   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Can we say "Checkmate"? Oh yeah–that's one step ahead of everybody–that's why he's our man!!

OBAMA, the Leader, the HOPE, the Change   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Taking America for the American People.

Just sent $200.00 to the OBAMA campaign.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 - 2016

Liz   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Nancy, you typify the Obama supporter; one who listens to a bunch of empty words. Everyone goes ga ga over Obamer, whether he's in a debate, or at a campaign event, yet all he does is speak in vicious circles, never saying anything of substance. I finally realized that he's figured he can speak a bunch of fancy sounding words, act as if he knows what he's talking about, and fool people like you. I never fully realized how many ignorant Americans there were until Barry hit the scene.

Chris, IL   October 9th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

My gut said that this is too much. But I felt the same way about accepting the nomination and it was really well-done. He won't hog the stage.

virginia   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Oh great what we need is another hollywood junkie with his own tv station and now another 30 minutes, next I know there will be nothing else on tv. Maybe Opra or Joy will get him his own tv show, if so I'll have to throw out the tv.

Gary   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Good strategy hopefully all of the non beleivers will see Obama right canidate for this awful mess we are all in after they watch this. I'm sure it will be all positive unlike his opponet. Mcain and Palin are so disgusting I hope people wake up!!

Obama2008

Sarah So NJ   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The six states seem to be in violation of federal law in two ways.

Some are removing voters from the rolls within 90 days of a federal election, which is not allowed except when voters die, notify the authorities that they have moved out of state, or have been declared unfit to vote.

job   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Let the Moose chips fall where they may

J.D.   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

People, do you realize that the Dow has lost about 40% of it's value in the last year? I just checked my 401K and it's down $25,000. I came to work today and while I tolled away like a good productive American worker, I LOST $3,000. This is serious.

And I just don't think John "My wife is worth $100 million" McCain gets it. I'll vote for the guy with one house, one car and who just paid off his student loans recently. I gotta think he feels the hurt a little more like I do.

Bravado in Boston   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

This is great. He needs to tell the closed-minded, fool-hearty, voters who have only three teeth and a fat butt, that

a) He is not Muslim, but respects ALL religions (since that is the reason our country was founded)

b) He is NOT elitist - having only one house, one wife, one car, unlike the three-wife totin'competitor how married-for-money (is HE the sugar daddy?)

c) He wants WHAT IS BEST for you and me.

Now, educate yourselves, get some dental implants, put down your guns, dress out your moose, carry it back to your wood-fired poo-little-shak, and PAY ATTENTION!

DEMOCRATS ARE TAKING GOVERNMENT BACK!

Good luck Obama!

Ms Gunn   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Jon   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Way to go bear. Fuel the racism and bigotry.

Thurman   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Throughout history, when humankind would sufffer from famine,depression,opression,and world wars,destiny would always bring forth a man or woman of greatness. Barrack is that one. I can understand why Macane rants and raves when he debates Obama. Its because hes in the presence of greatness and he knows it.

HouseDiva   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

why are these people who are Hillary supporters being so stupid?

do they have a brain to realize that Barack Obama will have a better position than VP for Hillary in his cabinet???

cecil   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

bear I Hope You Gave!

Palin She's Melting, Time For Her To Head Back To Her "AIP" Pals!

They Have A Flag Burning, Coming Up Very Soon!

Yeah   October 9th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I've never felt this much energy in politics. Obama is exactly the cure this country needs from the last 8 years. How can anyone not be excited?

D'Ann   October 9th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

It is so hard to believe that people can allow themselves to still like McPalin admin. right now they are acting like little kids who got their lollypops stolen. Could they be acting like children any more then they are? Grow up and take a loss like an adult. Palin all your "new" news is old news you were not even a thought when it was already brought to everyone attention. GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 08

Alex   October 9th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Yes, bear, all cheesecloth must send money.

If you're going to slander a candidate, at least spell the slander correctly.

ines   October 9th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Excellent! Obama has run a very admirable campaign. Looking forward to it.

Check out the few minute documentary 'The McCain-Palin Mob' on yt. Very interesting.

Boomer   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hillary Democrat is undoubtedly not a Democrat at all and has never been for Hillary. Obama would win by a landslide if only women were voting! For many years the Republicans have outspent the Democrats and now that it is the other way around they are crying foul. The McCain campaign has turned to hatred and racism in a last attempt to win. Hillary supporters would never support a ticket with Palin on it. She is the antithesis to Hillary.

ohio   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

it shows how much this guy wants to get the country back togather. obama 08!!!!!!!

John   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

It should not be necessary. It is weird that it might be, This is a clarity such as is not seen in less than 3 generations. I'm currently 2nd in four still living, and the older I get the more I feel in touch with those who went before us. I had ancestors on both sides at Hastings in 1066. And 1776, And 1861. This is another big one.
And it should be a done deal. John McCain was honorable, but has lost it all. Palin should have never been pulled into this world-stage we live on. Barak Obama is the future we all hope will come to be.

Jill   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I am simply thrilled that Barack Obama is doing so well in the polls, I am positive he will win this election. My husband and I have had an Obama sign in our front window since January, we have also loved Biden since seeing and hearing from him in the primary debates, and couldn't be happier with Obama's outstanding campaign and his selection of a running mate. Brian and I were very early supporters of Clinton, tentative of course at first until we heard from all of the candidates, and quickly became supporters of Obama believing him to have the best chance at becoming president over the Republicans and also because he represented our beliefs the most closely. Had Hillary Clinton become the Democratic nominee we would have fully supported her and volunteered for her and I hope one day we have another brilliant, strong woman like her run for president and win on record, intelligence and judgment, not that I think it's too late for her to do many more great things for this country. I am proud to be a Democrat this year, with the many wonderful candidates we had to choose from I constantly felt and still feel bad for staunch Republicans, what a sad selection they had to choose from….so bad some of them got excited about the terrible choice of Palin as their VP nominee.

Voice   October 9th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I'm glad to see him using all those millions on promoting his message by trying to reach as many citizens as possible!!!

What a steady hand!

Obama/Biden '08

How can this be?   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Propaganda. It is pathetic when someone can 'buy' an election. We are becoming a communist country.

Ty   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

As an employer I would rather hire a straight A graduate from Harvard than a D student in the military. Wake up people and come to terms with it McCain is not the man for the job in any way, shape or form. I feel like I'm surrounded by a bunch of idiots when you defend this idiocracy. GO OBAMA GO!!!!!

Lisa Vilen   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Go, Obama! Go!

AJ   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

His first choice for VP, OJ, will be in his cell watching intently.

AZ Senior   October 9th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Wonderful! But I have already "early voted" for that one.

MacInOhio   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Maybe Senator Obama can articulate in his 30-minute infomercial, why I should vote for him. If he was a caucasion man, his name was Barry Obama (Barack Obama used this name while attending school) and he had no leadership experience except for two years as a community organizer and 190 days as a US Senator, would he even have the nomination of his political party?

tomorrows promise   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Good job Obama!

Iraq veteran for Obama   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

GOBAMA..He's already on the dish network channel down here in central Florida, 24/7 around the clock. The station is named, OBAMA.

GA for Obama   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

It`s great! This is my President!!!!

Obama 08

Roy   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I hate to be blunt, but White Americans are screwed if Nobama is elected.

DAVID BISHOP   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

CHANGE IS COMING –MCCAIN GO HOME- YOU DONT EVEN MAKE SENSE AND YOU THE ONE RUNNING FOR VP- GO BACK TO ALASKA AND STAY THERE. CHANGE IS COMING !!!!!

LoughtoN   October 9th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

As long as he doesn't buy a 30minute time slot on ESPN I am fine with it. Spew more nonsense Obama you liar!

Paula Lesko   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Obscene use of funds at a time when Americans are being savaged by lavish spending and poor judgment in so many economic sectors. Obama has no specific plan to address this crisis, and now has compounded his lack of leadership with a lack of judgment. Shame on Barack Obama and all of those who would support this move!

Juelz   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Innovative is an understatement. How can anyone doubt no stone will be left unturned [in terms of making America great again] when he becomes President.

Kentucky   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

What would it be like if we gave Palin 30 minutes of air time? The answer is on Saturday night live TONIGHT!

Ronnie in Gregory, TX   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Very smart move–I am sure that the Republicans know now that if they were planning the "lie to end all lies" at the last debate next week, they can forget it!!

Ruth   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Right on!!! Obama is the only candidate that's able to think these things through. McCourageless couldn't handle 30 minutes of addressing the issues to the American people.

Robert   October 9th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

What an ego.
MCCAIN/PALIN '08

dsinger   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

bear….you're an idiot….go back to Alaska…

Tim   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

The best thing he could do with 30 minutes of airtime is to put McCain and Palin on live TV and let us all watch them implode.

Former Hillary supporter   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Good news, should be something interesting I'm sure. Obama is smart, intelligent, and presidential. He will make good use of the time to further communicate his message. He will show the undecideds just how smart, intelligent and presidential he is. I can't wait for Election Day, so this country can start healing.

jayeandvic   October 9th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I'll definitely watch!!!

Mac Wood   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

"That One" is the one.

Brett in NC   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Will his terrorist friends outside the U.S. be able to watch?

MD in CT   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I would hope that those who want Clinton in 2012 would vote Democratic this year or there will be nothing for Hillary to govern. A Republican President with a Democratic Congress will get nothing done…just like the last 2 years. Think clearly before you let your disappointment about Clinton this year overwhelm your clear thinking.

Lenise   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

That is amazing! I can't wait!! I am going to host a watch party for all my family and friends to come and watch. He is so inspiring….I finally believe we will have a President with a global vision about where this wonderful country will go!

Racist Rep.   October 9th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Man, this guy is good I want to hate him so bad but I love him so much, he is white too black people can't have all the credit for this great leader. I wonder if he is my cousin or something, no I'm not smart enough. Now , I don't feel racist no more, and Rev. Wright was right, man I love JayZ, Tupac, Young Jeezy,etc. Black people are great remember they came from the richest country in the world, and survived everything this country has put them through. It feels good to show some love, because at the end of the day blacks always showed me love.

Vernon   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

This is awesome. Shows capability of complete control and interest of the problems which problem America. People want to hear, so this is what Obama will do: Talk to the American people. As Biden said, folks… this will be the most important election in your lifetime. Choose now which way you want this country to go. It has been too far right for too long. Greatest debt we have ever seen.

Coming November 4, 2008…

'That One' will be elected the next President of the United States.

Obama-Biden '08

Bill in Oregon   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama's resources are not unlimited. Let's make sure he and Joe Biden have our limited resources to stage a finish to this race which will overwelm the opposition. Don't forget the Democrats running for the House and Senate. With out them in the congress, President Obama will have "holes in his bucket" while he tries to carry our water.

Very Impressed--yeah, right!   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

He earned this money at the Barbara Streisand fundraiser, or no, maybe it was the Bruce Springsteen Concert…..no, I'm sorry, it was the Madonna concert last night while she was flipping off people supporting Palin. I'll tell you, Obama is aligned with some pretty impressive people, huh? Even guys that like to blow up buildings and stuff. I understand Obama just released a one minute add talking about how he used to go fishing with his grandfather. Just the kind of information I've been looking for. People WAKE UP!!! Anyone who is ignorant and stupid enough to vote for this man is being extremely reckless with your privlege to vote. This is a man that has no experience, started politically in Chicago with honorable men like the Strogers and Ayers, has questionable ties to the Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Scandal, changes his mind everyday, doesn't stand for anything, AND has never initiated ANYTHING during his time in the Senate. He stands for change??

ALL LIBERALS WILL BE WATCHING THE 30 MINUTE Obama "Brainwash America"

Brett in NC   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Finally, a reason to not watch TV - Maybe I'll go for a run.

Michael   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I think this is a great idea. Maybe he can have average Americans on with him so that he can talk with them and show that he understands their issues and talk about how he plans to address them. You know - get away from the Washington politics and get into what America wants and needs.

I have all the issues that I feel are important and why I am choosing Obama up on a web site I created — obama.jjamm.com. Feel free to check it out

David   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

We will be a prosperous nation if and when Obama runs this country the way he has run his campaign.

FormerAlaskanFemale   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Wether people want to admit it or not, there is something very unique about this man. He has strategically galvinized a nation, particularly the young people. This a movement! Similar to the history making Civil Rights Movement. Some people may not understand it yet, but hey, it took people a while to understand the significance of MLK and the Civil Rights Movement too.

Obama/Biden '08
The Change Movement!

Obama for President   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

To the supposedly "Hillary Democrat"– if you really were a Hillary Democrat, you'd be doing what she is asking you to do– now vote for Obama!

New Day   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Here is one more reason why Obama should be president. While every organization in the country going down the tubes, Obama's campaign has so much money, it can pretty much buy any amount of air time it wants.

Carole   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Good. Meanwhile I am sure the 'double standard' race card will come out. If it were McCain, way cool (The man who has 9 homes and wife with a $300,000 dress on.) But if Obama, elite stuckup, yada yada. Who married one 'educated' woman!

bear   October 9th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

All muslin must support Obama and give money.

Jack   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Obama is a Radical FRAUD - he has too many "friends" who seem to be corrupt.

Yes, I care about the economy, health care, the war - AND
ACORN!!!!!

Karol   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I don't believe CBS or NBC will charge him a dime…. they are in his pocket. I say let him have it - it will be worth watching him do down when he can't deliver on what he is promising.

blue in a red state   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Phil, you will put down your 10.00 to see their movies but don;t like how they spend said money once it's theirs, and you forgot that McCain went to Hollywood and shook his moneymaker the week before the last hollywood Obama fund raiser.

Voice of Reason = Obama/Biden   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

This is a smart use of contributor funds. I so wish I could contribute to his campaign, but as a Canadian, it's against the law. All I can do is pray that the American people will vote for BHO.

noel   October 9th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Great…another Hitler wannabe. Talk about arrogant.

Emmanuel   October 9th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

As John McCain keep whinning, lying, manipulating and running out of time, Barack Obama shines with confidence.Obama is the only future hope me and my family have-his plans are clear and positive. In this Economic downturn, we need a stable leader with a clear vision not an erratic leader like John McCain.

Emmanuel

From Florida

DB - Colorado   October 9th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

How incredibly progressive is this!!!

Finally smart leadership not afraid to talk to the American people!!!

GO OBAMA-BIDEN!!! On the 20 yard line; not far to go now!!!

J. Huck   October 9th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I rather be "The One" than "The Old One", you know why Barack Obama is purchasing 30 mins prime time network time because…

HE CAN! So you repugs, get over it.

YES WE CAN CHANGE THIS COUNTRY!

cj123   October 9th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Hey Houston: What is so good about small government? That's what got us into the mess we're in now–the false belief that government intervention is bad for the economy. Now because of our screw-ups, my tax dollars are being spent to bail out wall street–but not me or my family. I'm 41 and my retirement plan is in the tank. By the time I'm 65, I won't have retirement OR social security because of the screw-ups of folks like McCain and their generation. It's about time my generation had one of it's own in the office.

And Hillary Democrat–please tell me what more experience Hillary has than Obama? In the senate a couple more years? She is certainly preferable to her husband, but she ran a really dirty campaign

Marge   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

With all those illegal contributions from the US and the upwards of 3 million he has gotten from overseas, why not. He has the crooked money, I guess he might as well use it. AND PEOPLE WANT THIS PERSON TO BE PRESIDENT. He makes bush look like a choir boy.

Texan4Hillary   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

why not? he's seems to be buying everything else…the media, the sanctity of voting, teh election.

he and his campaign makes me sick. after he flew people from WA state into Texas to run the precinct caucuses I knew why he did so well at the caucuses. We had his people running our causus and counting our votes. then at the county convention his campaign protested and said the precinct alignment was unfair and had his people realign the precincts (in his favor) His dirty underhanded politics litterly make me want to hurl

college kids, gang mambers, and dope smoking hippies choosing our next president…wonderful

Molly   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Sorry obama - you cannot BUY this election. The American people are SMART - YOU can play innocent and your corrupt campaign can spin the TRUTH - BUT - we will find out.
Ayres, Rev. Wright, Rezko, Raines - ACORN - all corrupt guys that
obama does NOT know!!!!!

wannabeobamagirl   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hillary Democrat, please don't call yourself a "Democrat". if you are supporting McCain you do not hold the values and goals of the Democratic party therefore do not deserve the affiliation. Please change your party and hold your breath for Hillary. She lost. Accept it and move on.

Noemi in Los Angeles   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Can't wait !!!

Obama/Biden 08, 12

Brent   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I can’t wait till Nov 4th when Obama wins the election. I can’t wait to see John McCain’s face. He will probably get angry and pitch a fit like the silver spoon fed rich person he and Cindy are. McCain’s Campaign has even turned conservatives to Obama. Every time I hear McCain talk he is complaining. He has nothing better to do now but hold Anti Obama rallies. Obama will be the next president! If you want to ever see Social Security, economic progress, clean reliable energy (wind Power Natural Gas) and real change in Washington vote Obama! WE CANT AFFORD 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH

Obama 08!

Vince -- California   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Excellent Move !!! OBAMA/BIDEN '08

AZ Dem for McCain   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

With 30 minutes of air time, maybe Obama can better explain to the American people his longtime relationships with Bill Ayers, Rev Wright, ACORN. And just why he believes he has the character, judgement and true leadership qualities to be our president with little senate experience?

repub 4 obama   October 9th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

IM VOTING FOR THAT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gloria   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I will gladly donate another $100 to help fund this effort!!

Nobama Never   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Eleanor, take your blinders off and get the peanut butter out of your ears.

first time voter OBAMA/BIDEN 08!   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

&& i know mccain is pissed now lmao

Closely Watching   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

THAT ONE has proven again and again how media and technologically savvy his campaign has been. THAT ONE's campaign has spent their money wisely and prudently, and that is why THAT ONE is going to go straight to the White House.

THAT ONE '08~REAL change we can believe in.

liloleme   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

oh, i'm excited, too! think I just peed, a little!

CAW in MD   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Okay MI girl, here's a post about the proposal. If Obama can use that time to illustrate, simply and effectively, his economic and energy plans, and to show how all his proposals relate together, a la Ross Perot, then it will be a terrific use of his time. If he takes 30 minutes to rehash his speeches and attacks, then it will be a terrible idea and could cost him the election.

Considering the campaign he has run so far, I would bet on the former, if I had any money left… :-)

jimmy   October 9th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

AMERICAN VOTERS , MOST OF THEM MAKE THEIR FINAL DECISION IN THE VOTING BOOTH..
BARRING THE NEW REVELATIONS OF VOTER FRAUD ALREADY OCCURING IN SOME STATES …NEVADA FOR EXAMPLE WHERE,
THE FBI HAS GOTTEN HOLD OF MULTIPLE VOTING PAPERS/REGISTRATIONS BY ONE PERSON MAKING THAT PERSON TO VOTE TEN TIMES . THAT SAME PERSON HAD MULTIPLE ADDRESSES AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.
THE ANOMALY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND THE ORGANIZATION " ACORN" IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A SOURCE . IF TRUE , AND IF FOUND TO BE NATIONWIDE, IT WILL CREATE THE BIGGEST CHAOS IN OUR
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Vorhese   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I love reading the jealous and spiteful comments from the neo-cons. It will be sweet sweet music if Obama is elected.

Randy   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Like it or not people Obama is going to win so I guess i am voting for him as for McCain if he was the only one running I wouldn't vote for him it would be like voting for Bush again and we don't need anymore of that.

K. Rayner   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Canada is watching your election and cheering for Obama. May God's grace continue to shine on him.

Obamanator   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Glad to hear that Obama is going this route…A change for America…A change for the future.

Obama/Biden 2008

Bobby   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

We hear to much of his smooth talk already. This would be pure torture and turn alot of people off!

Ben   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I hope he'll have all of his anti-American, racist, domestic terrorist friends available to speak as well.

Ms Lou   October 9th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

What a brilliant move by the Obama campaign to purchase air time. Always steps ahead of McCain. Obama is brilliant, cool and remains focused on the issues - a true statesman. McCain is a mean spirited failure of a politician. An angry old man who has lost control. It is definitely reflected in his campaign rallies. These rallies have morphed into angry mobs screaming insults, racial slurs. It would not shock me to see a cross burning there!

Lyle   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

It is one thing to mislead the American public in a debate or media sound-bites, but it is quite another for Mr. Obama to stretch his machinations and fabrications into a thirty minute info-mercial. If Mr. Obama and his campaign wish to continue his media free-ride, less exposure is probably the key. We have heard it all before and this sort of egotistical spectacle will only make him look even more cartoonish. He thinks very highly of himself, doesn’t he.

Ms. DO   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

There are sick minds who can't see a higher power working with this election! Obama has been chosen to lead this country and interact Globally for all people!! he has my Vote!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who is Sarah Palin anyway?   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

So much for not providing details on things.

Imagine if McCain and Palin had to fill five minutes with anything but canned speeches.

McCain=Bush   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I will be sending Obama 100.00 towards his air time. Mccain and palin are shamful people who have the nerve to call themselves christians!!!!! The republicans are desperate and will not even stop their supporters from yelling "terrorist" and "kill him" at their rallies. That is absolutely disgusting.

positivityworks   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

First off, there are still SOME bigoted people, primarily older white people, who can not seem to get past the way things used to be. Sorry to inform them, but we ARE NOT going back to the days of Jim Crow of the segregated south! So get over it , grow up, or get gone! As a young African-American male, I have not seen or experience much racism directly. But, that doesn't mean that I have seen some of it. I absolutely refuse to go through the racial mess that my parents or grandparents went through. I shouldn’t have to! Our generation is one that is trying to get past all of the ugly things from our past in America. This ugly past is shared by whites, blacks, brown, and every one in between. Whites and Blacks are now standing hand in hand to resolve our issues of race that have plagued this country. Barack Obama has given, not just Blacks, but ALL people the hope that we need in order to press forward from the days of old here in America. The racism and bigotry has got to stop. The fact that there are people who will not vote for a black man just because of his skin color is not a reflection of America, but a reflection on THAT PERSON'S IGNORANCE and HATRED. Believe it or not, the old generation that continues to think in these negative ways, along with continuing to breed this negativity in the current generation, are slowly and surely dieing off and leaving this world. God will no longer stand for it. The American people as a whole will no longer stand for it! Barack Obama gives SO many people hope. Just listen to the songs that many artists and stars have written about him. They are inspiring and heart felt. Do you hear any beautiful, inspirational songs about John McCain? No! You hear this country-sounding, “Raisin' McCain” garbage that, even in its delivery, has a negative tone. So, to the racist whites AND blacks AND brown folk out there, you are going to have to get over it. Barack Obama WILL BE our next president of the United States. The good-ol-boy mentality and its regime that has been primarily dominated by the older whites is DEAD. News to the older generation of racist (white) folks: YOU DON'T OWN AMERICA ANY MORE! And for the ones that continue to harp on Obama's name, if you read your CHRISTIAN bible (as many of them claim to be Christians yet they hate their own brother and sister of different races) they would know that the word BARACK means PRAISE!!! The name literally means PRAISE! Praise to God. Praise to the God of our nation and the God of the World, the father of Jesus Christ! So, as you read this, yes there may be some typos…if that's all you can find, then the point has gone over your head and you REFUSE to change or become enlightened by your own choice. However, if you continue to refuse, you will surely get LEFT BEHIND as the rest of us in America will continue to move forward with a leader who gives us hope, who has vision, and who has been ordained and chosen by God for such a time as this. And to bash this post FURTHER displays your ignorance…and every tongue that rises up against the truth shall be condemned. Don't believe it? Go read the book. My love is for EVERY person. We share a commonality that stretches past us being Americans. We are human beings. We are God’s children. Barack Obama…THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! Has a great ring to it!

Cynthia - Arkansas   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I hear some really dumb remarks made here in Arkansas. "They just haven't heard enough from either of them". It's only been 19 months! Anyway, I watched Obama's TV time and it's great. Obama has used his resources wisely. Just like he will lead this country! I have given more to this campaign, than all the others combined. This is the most important elections every held. If McShame get in the White House, there will be nothing left of this country. He want to cut social security and medicare/medicaid. These people don't have enough to even buy proper food of medicine. SHAME ON HIM! He doesn't have a clue how the real people live in this country. It is just too scary to imagine.

PLEASE HELP SAVE THE COUNTRY! VOTE OBAMA/ BIDEN- (The smart ones)

Hurricane Shirley   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Very good idea to purchase the air time. I don't know how long his campaign has had this planned, but it's a good follow-up to the fear/smear tactics his opponents have employed recently.

Lance   October 9th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Cool! Is he going to spill the beans about how he wrote a paper in law school arguing that whitey should pay reparations to blacks? Or how his mentor Jeremiah Wright is an anti-semite? Or how he frequently chummed around with Rashid Khalidi, a devout anti-semite?

I like black folks, but not radical ones who hate whitey.

JakeT   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Looks like he's putting all of the illegal foreign donations to good use?

Smitty   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Great, all of the clueless Nobama supporters need to make sure they have bibs on hand to catch their drooling.

docrock,tx   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

This will send shockwaves throughout the McCain election machine.I personally applaud the man for timing and nerve.Let the zealots and Klansmen attend rallies all day long,because the truth will hurt the liars.Dig it America!!!

jim   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

DIRTY MONEY–ILLEGAL CONTRIBUTIONS–VOTER FRAUD–WHY??

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

While McCain is grousing about earmarks like Captain Queeg going on about missing strawberries–

while George W. Bush, the MBA President, is hiding under his desk and wondering how he can get a golden parachute and land back on his ranch in Crawford–

while even Grover Norquist and Dick Cheney are thinking maybe the country wouldn't be in such a mess if they'd paid some taxes and invested in the country instead of trying to hoard it all for themselves and their families–

Barack Obama, instead of resting on his lead, shows the courage to step forward and face the American people in these difficult times.

Rather Presidential, don't you think?

No Country for Old Men   October 9th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Finally, something worth turning my t.v. on for!

Wise move. Use the media to your advantage Obama. May you convince many more of the brainwashed right that there is something better.

jp,michigan   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

30 minutes enough time to be forthright!

THAT'S WAY TOO LONG   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I CAN BARELY STAND HIM FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS

Nicole in Ga   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

LOL it cracks me up to see someone actually say they are rooting for McCain 2008 and Hillary 2012. These two candidates are totally opposite from one another on EVERYTHING. It's like saying I am against abortion in 2008 but will be for it in 2012. Sometimes my eyes can't believe the things I read out of people's mouths.

Lovely in VA   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Phil - Would you put your life on the line every single time you walked out your front door for career acheivement?

Gnomepark   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Great! This will give him time to go into more detail on what he wants to do and how he is gonna do it.

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State!!!

John   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama turns down campaign financing so that Hollywood can fund his campaign. The country is in a financial crisis and he chooses to waste money on TV airtime. How can people view this as a positive move. It shows, in my opinion, a mismanagement of funds and hopefully the American public will see through it. Obama is all about grandstanding and being the center of attention. I truly feel sorry for all the people voting for Obama simply because they think he will be able to enact all of his programs next year. Please wake up from your instant gratification fantasy soon. There will be no tax cuts next year.

ChrisParks, Buffalo NY   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Only once in a lifetime do we see someone who can lead on the level we are witnessing … I am willing to do my part to help the United States of America. Are you willing to do yours? Then stop resisting and let's get to work!! First things first. Onward and upwards towards election day!!

Obama/Biden '08/'12
Biden/Richardson '12/'16

Griff   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Your money is not safe in the USA… Hide it under you Pillow… It is still in American D0llars…. You have to invest in Canada…. America… oBAMA """""""CAN'T TOUCH IT HERE""""…

Rob   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Fantastic Mr President. I will be watching.

Natasha in tally   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I am so proud of Barack Hussenin Obama. I say his middle name out respect for a man who had no choice in his name or color. He has ran the most well organized campagin. A campgain that can stick to the issues and win the poeple's heart. John McCain is running the sleaziest campagin I've seen. He claims to be a war hero but when I look at him, all I see is a coward. A coward who can't look a man in the eyes and tell him to his face what he REALLY thinks about him. A coward who would hide behind a womens skirt too do his dirty work. A coward whose second wife has shown no better JUDGEMENT during this election, than he did by leaving his first wife for her. I do not believe that John McCain thinks that Barack is a terrorist. I think that the people running his campgain has convinced him that that is what it takes to win. The fact that he can't take control of his own campgain makes him the biggest COWARD of all.

Obama 08/12

alexa   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I wouldn't waste a half hour watching him. A half hour of lies.

jp,michigan   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

30 minutes, that's enough time to come clean about all his Chicago/Illinois allies. Why Obama is so secretive about his days at Colmbia and Harvard University? Why he hide his thesis from both schools? Why his campaign tried to hide the $800,000 they gave ACRON to register voters?

Zip it!   October 9th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Shut up Phil.

Your negativity is annoying.

"That One"/Biden - 08

AirDiva for OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I'm sure he'll use this time wisely to inform all of you who still has doubts as to who he is. So please listen carefully, because I'm sure he's tired of explaining

And to all of you who still don't know……
He's Barack Obama b**ch!!!!

Focus on what matters to the American People   October 9th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Taking back the United States of America for the people.
The LAND of the FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Exciting.
I have sent $200.00 today to the OBAMA campaign.

Cynthia; Bham   October 9th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

He will need it to clear up all of the negative things that McCain and Palin are putting out there to frighten people, especically women, who they seem think can't think on their own.

Bill, ca   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Yes, Obama should and will change this nation.

Because this nation needs changes.

Nothing will change with McSame thats a fact. All his talks are in desperation and to swing votes.

Everyone knows that.

Go Obama / Biden 08

Latino for Obama-Biden   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

This country deserves a great President..this country deserves Obama!

Nicole in Ga   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

LOL it cracks me up to see someone actually say they are rooting for McCain 2008 and Hillary 2012. These two candidates are totally opposite from one another on EVERYTHING. It's like saying I am against abortion in 2008 but will be for it in 2012. Sometimes my eyes can't believe the things I read out of people's mouths.

bigdog2012   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Go to Google
Type John McCain Traitor and see what you find out:soldiers that break under torture are just normal men who could not take the pain.John McCain is no Hero

John from LA   October 9th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Who does this man think he is-GOD!!!!-get a grip!!!

California Gold   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

That's great news! This is history in the making.

Black Barbershop   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

The man knows what he's doing ! Time to tighten the screws down. This is the kind of leadership we need to bring this country and world together. GO OBAMA !!!

anonymous   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

October Surprise??

Phil   October 9th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

one more thing…no one believes the people who say "i'm a Dem and keeping my options open" you're not a Dem, you're a Republican in sheep's clothing

cecil   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Follow The Yellow Brick Road McCain!

Palin She's Melting, Time For Her To Head Back To Her "AIP" Pals!

They Have A Flag Burning, Coming Up Very Soon!

Ohio for Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

My husband and I both will be voting Democrat this year. Anyone who cannot see through McCain and Palin's lies are just beyond hope. We just hope the majority of Americans see the same.

Steve   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I think that is a brilliant move. To be able to spend 30 minutes with the american public without a 1 or 2 minute time limit is exactly what the campaign needs to do. He can explain himself on every subject without Mccain snickering in the background. Obama wants to be president and that's the difference.

JOfromATLforObamaBiden   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

IT IS AMAZING TO SEE ALL THE NEW IDEAS THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN HAS BROUGHT TO THIS ELECTION..FROM THE DATABASE THAT HOLDS MILLIONS OF NAMES OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS, TO THE WAY THE VOLUNTEERS ARE OUT REGISTERING PEOPLE…AND NOW THIS. NO ONE CAN SAY THAT OBAMA IS NOT HIP.

I THINK THIS IS GREAT…NEW IDEAS IS WHAT WE NEED. OUT WITH THE OLD INCLUDING MCCAIN, IN WITH THE NEW.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Lisa   October 9th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I wonder if McCain will blow his budget trying to keep up with Obama? What a great Tactic Obama is using or is it a strategy?

Phil   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

good move…the more he speaks the more people start to think(that didn't already) that this man is ready to be President.

YAY   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

FINALLY a reasonable and personable way to spend campaign dollars! Regardless of your political affiliation, it's nice to see money being spent on TV spots that aren't simply smear campaigns ( I hope).

republicans hate america   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

This is so funny this is driving the hillbillies nuts. They can not come up with any good ideas but yee hawing their Palin Klan rallies

sola   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

"That one" is smart and will be our next President

Sick o da spin   October 9th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Must-not see TV

Arnie   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Fact Check about McCain: He really needs to be evaluated by a Psychiatrist. I saw him on tv last night during one of his campaign rally and remember he like to say " To my fellow Americans" instead he said "To my fellow PRISONERS". FLASHBACKS IN VIETNAM. As a Gulf War Veteran myself, I can see that McCain clearly suffers from PTSD! thus resulting to his ERRATIC BEHAVIOR, changing his mind quickly without even thinking or forgetting the things he just said(sign of DEMENTIA). Does his own party notice that! PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP HIM? He's 72 years old and I really feel SORRY for him.

cecil   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Follow The Yellow Brick Road McCain!

Palin She's Melting, Time For Her To Head Back To The "AIP" Pals!

Sieg Heil Sarah   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Sarah and sidekick McNasty are getting close to inciting to riot.

Hoku   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I think it is important to those who are not sure of who Obama is. If those voters are unsure of Obama when they go to the voting booth, they'll either vote for McCain or a 3rd party. I don't think it matters if Fox carries his 30 minute spot, since Fox news fans are predominantly conservatives.

Daniel   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I think this might hurt him. If this happens during game 6 of the world series he might not get people to watch. Also 30 minutes will cause some people will just turn it off. Also 30 minutes can allow people to think about what he is saying and that could be bad for him.

Jon   October 9th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

McCain campaign:
holy … smokes!!

Mike, Texas   October 9th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

While Obama is winning, McCain is trying to figure out what the heck is a planetarium overhead projector.

McCain…here is a hint..it is not the overhead projector used at your elementary school..lol.

one4truth   October 9th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Great! Let me mark that on my calendar so I can schedule a nap during that time!

Regina   October 9th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Why not donate the money it costs for those adds??? Our country is suffering and he's spending 10's of 1000's of dollars on ads… Both candidates are spending money that our country could use in other areas. Also, has the president or any of our leaders thought about taking a pay cut????

Tony   October 9th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

All you pathetic white supremacists, racists, KKK members, etc.

Prepare yourselves for 8 years of Obama / Biden.

Deal with it losers!

Jim   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

This is wonderful news! I will send Senator Obama another $100 . The more the "joe six pack" and general public can see the clarity and sincerety with which this man speaks the better.
It is clear with McCain 's extremely erratic behavior, ie first seen in choosing Sarah Palin, in contrast to Senator Obama's more presidental demanor the better.
Thanks for the Good News!!!
Jim O

Jose   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I find this very energizing. I have never seen a major candidate purchase such a large block of time. I'm excited and anxious to see how it will be used.

I think this is a good move. Regardless of what happens between now and then, if Obama can get on TV a few nights before the election and just talk to America, it will allow everyone to see him. I also think it shows that he wants to be transparent. I hope Obama becomes a president who regularly addresses the nation to keep the citizens up to date on information, not just one who addresses the nation for bad news.

The only thing will be that the day of these block we will see some wild things coming from the McCain campaign. Which will only play negatively I think. So this is win win for Obama.

Jim   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Ugh. Now I have to find something to do for half an hour on that day, other than watch tv.

Houston   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I can't stand McCain. But both candidates are horrible. For things that matter to honest, moral, hard working people who believe in small government and therefore the true American dream, Obama is a mistake.

Eleanor   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Too bad McCain and Palin were not this democratic
I hope that McCain and Palin realize they need to step up and be *leaders* and denounce this anger in the crowds instigated the last few days by Palin and continuing today and then the media plays it up too!!
Need I remind people we are talking about a black man here
who could easily be targeted by some kook out there
this is a beautiful family we are talking about here
Like michelle Obama said last night people can disagree without being disagreeable and bitter
They both need to grow up and denounce this anger
All it takes is one angry person to get a crowd riled up
I seen that in Ed Henrys piece on the situation room

Janine   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

I think this is great. It gives a chance for people that don't know much about him and are still shaky to genuinely find out more about who he is.

Laidetea   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

This is good timing for him to have bought his own airtime spot. This will give him a chance for people to see what he's all about the people first/economy. He has ran his campaign politically sharp.

Obama/Biden 08

VA will go BLUE!!!!!!!!!   October 9th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Funny, even FOX thinks that McCain is gonna lose. The ship is sinking republicans, jump off!!!!

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Meanwhile, McCain continues to attack Obama personally! Finally realising that attack mode is all he has left.. He cant win on issues!

Pathetic!!

Obama is the only candidate with his feet firmly on the ground!

HOUSE   October 9th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Doesn't "Hillary Now and McCain in 2012″ mean you're not confident enough to re-elect McCain, and admitting to it, 4 years before the next election?

O/B for Change   October 9th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I hear people throw out the experience argument and to that I say…

No president ever operates in a vacuum….he surrounds himself with advisors. All I need to know is how good are the people from whom he seeks advice. Experience is not as important as judgment…look at their campaigns….who is getting the best advice?

Texas for Obama   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I support Obama big time, but I am afraid that McCain and the GOP will do three things in response to this.

1. They will say its a shame that Obama has unlimited money to buy
the presidency.
2. They will have a fundraiser to combat what Obama is trying to do.
3. After raising enough money, the GOP will do the same thing and
say they had "no choice."

I think this idea is both brilliant and risky.

Presley   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

McCain has substance…lol. Ok.. Let's talk who has No Credentials..ummm..Palin maybe. American voters need to step out of their comfort zone just a little and look at what's going on in the world right now. We need Change! We need something different!! McCain is not Change. It's all about OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rosemarie   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

GO BARACK!!!

Perusing-Through   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership

Susan   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Brilliant. I'll take "That One" and the Democratic Party over the latent racism and corporate pandering of the Republican party ANY DAY.

Obama-Biden 2008.

Rob   October 9th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Barack Obama is crazy! Out of his mind crazy genius!

Allan   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Obama will use the time to help America grow more comfortable with the next President of the US. He will be leading all of us - Democrats, Republicans and Independents - and will start the process of healing the wounds that have been opened by the hateful rhetoric of John Sidney McCain III and Sarah Louise Heath Palin.

Pericles   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Nancy. Barack Obama is not going to change this country. You are. I am and anyone else will who will be responsible for themselves. Why does everyone want a god head to change the world?

jonny   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

If Canadians could donate to US candidates I would send a nice big fat check to Obama.

The world is doomed if McCain wins.

harvey   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

My own personal campaign among registered voters revealed that most voters with common sense vote Obama regardless of party lines. Only the republican base surrounded with hate (see fox news) and non-intellectual seem to attach to King dumb and Queen. dumber, respectively, McCain and Palin.

Russ   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

We need someone with a steady hand, someone who understands the economy, and someone that doesn't sell out the country to BIG BUSINESS. That someone seems to be Barack Obama!

tuff Col. Oh   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I'M VOTING FOR THAT ONE HE'S A MAN WITH A PLAN

ShirleyY - Seattle   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I LOVE OBAMA, HE IS A WISE MAN. TELL DAVID GERGEN TO APOLOGIZE, HE WAS ON CNN YESTERDAY SAYING HOW HE IS PROUD OF MCCAIN AND PALIN NOT BRINGING UP AYERS AND RACE, I WAS LAUGHING, I SAID TO MYSELF DAVID, JUST WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN. DAVID APOLOGIZE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FOR YOUR STATEMENT.

Avenue A   October 9th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Dr. HRC Wilson, how can you support McCain after supporting Hillary? McCain was the one who made a disgusting joke, "Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father." at a GOP fundraiser. Google it, look it up, fact check it. I would never be able to support someone who insults a child. Wake up and smell the coffee.

Mick   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Fiscal responsibility has to be a top priority so the issue is forever taken away from Republicans leaving them with only national security fear mongering as their last bastion of "strength". Do the right thing Democrats so we can finally crush this plague that has used our flag as a shield and club against all opposition.

Spirit of America   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

So the White House really is for sale to the highest bidder and biggest spender on corporate media. This is change?

Jess   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

awesome ! Our next president!

Einar A. Elsner   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

This is a smart move! Obama will use 30 minute spots to tell us why he is the most qualified candidate to lead our nation in these tumultuous times. I will watch for sure.

Burt   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

For sale: White house on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Michael Lewis   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I mean he used my idea!

King   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Whoohoo…and 'that one' ends it with a slam dunk!! How estatic! Go Obama

Moe, NY   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Smart move on Obama's part, but that is not surprising. Can't wait to watch!

Sandy   October 9th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hillary not now maybe later and McCain never ever. Community Organizer is just what we need as whole. Obama Has stuck the nail in the Wall and the hammer will seal the deal.

dtk   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Obama caries more human race than most of us. and also he is smart and human well educated American. the world is better off with Obama, America is Lucky to raise Obama specially in this difficult time.

True Democrat   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Great news! Obama/Biden all the way!!!

American Vet   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Put a chart of Obama in the polls next to the Dow,s performance???

look out capital gains tax on the way. Stuff your money under the mattress.

Obama, Acorn, B. Frank is the cause of our economic mess! CLEARLY

aliousalam No Mcbush   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Phil, it's my money tool. Not wallstreet or hollywood.

tlw   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Dear Obama, 30 minutes is a long time - use it effectively and wise. And by all means, please do not stoop to the level of the McCain camp. You're better than that. Keep it real, and during your 30 minutes, speak to me in layman's tems that I can understand. You're almost there……keep hope alive!!

Allen in Hartwell, GA   October 9th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Why isn't anyone talking about the mob atmosphere at McCain/Palin campaign rallys? After being incited by McCain and Palin, the mobs surrounding them appear ready to get a rope and lynch Obama!

This has to be the nastiest, most unAmerican campaign I've ever seen. Aren't there laws against inciting riots? These two and their supporters are threatening to destroy this country, and the media seems happy to urge them on.

Big Pimpin'   October 9th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hillary Democrat - u r an idiot

Kristina   October 9th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Just ignore those whiners over at the McCain campaign and all their lock step followers!

I am so happy he is doing this…

It's President THAT ONE to you Mr. Senator!

hehehehehe

BT   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Looking forward to listening to a man with vision!

A white Republican voting for Obama!   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Smart move, Obama! Address our problems! Let everyone know who you are, what you stand for, and how you will help this country. People want to hear from you. I just donated another 25 dollars to your campaign. God Bless you all!

Obama 08   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

To Hillary Democrat & others that feel the same way. You go home and keep quiet because nobody wants to hear or needs to hear what you have to say!!!!

Larry   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Wow. All my contributions to the campaign in the first 3 seconds. lol.

Independent but Leaning   October 9th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

That's right Barry, go over the top… your middle-eastern connections must really be "donating" a lot to your campaign… I wonder how you'll repay the debt? Just what we need- a President personally indebted to the middle east.