CNN

Louisiana hasn't been mentioned at all – mainly because it's a predominantly Republican state... But I would LOVE to see Obama come to Baton Rouge or New Orleans! There's more voters here pulling for him than he, McCain and the media might think... OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Palin missed her calling. She might want a career in acting. She is definitely not a politician. Maybe in showbiz, she can get away with an abuse of power.
I would rather see Tina Fey.

Alright Dems and everyone else who is looking toward the future, lets put a man in office who is more concerned with U.S. and not A.I.G.

"OBAMA 08" People can try to hit u in many ways but with god as ur sheild they can't touch u at all. Its already in the works! America wants and need change. )

I will be so glad when this election is over and Obama is our next president. I am tired of all the hate from the McSame/Palin ticket. It is just sour grapes.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 and '12

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VOTE EARLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She didn't do anything at all. She might as well have not been on in the first place.

Wow 100,000 and 75,000 in the same day.

Palin Was On Saturday Night Live And She Sucked!

Palin on SNL
Game over.
She could not even say 'Live from NY...' Coreectly.
Boring. She was not funy at all.

And McCain isn't, Edmund?

He's the Bomb-Diggidy! (He's So Cool)!

Poor, poor Obama Lemmings. Snap out of the hypnotic trance and come to your senses...Obama is a liar and a cheat.

McCain/Palin 2008!!!!!!!

That's the sum total of your reporting on a speech before 75,000 people in Kansas City, Mo???? Pathetic reporting.Did some one just decide to phone in the first 30 seconds of the speech.

I HAVE THE SAME FEELINGS ABOUT LOU DOBBS AS "gg" AND " BULLDOG". HE'S NO INDEPENDANT. HE'S A CLOSET RACIST, REPUBLICAN. WITH HIS SNEAKY CHESHIRE CAT SMILE. WHAT A PHONY, AND A COWARD.

A vote for John McCain is a vote for the Wealthiest 5% of America!

Wake up and vote for yourselves, People!

I will be so glad when this election is over...
Obama/Biden 2008

PALIN is not funny because she thinks she is better than other people. She came across as very stuck up tonight.

Great crowds, but I worked the phone banks for Obama today and it feels great.

I think Lou Dobbs should go work at Fox News! I turn off my TV when he comes on.

I was at this rally. What a fantastic night for KC and for America. Go Obama!

obama is awesome

nobama he is a liar...

I do not trust McCain he is a backstabber and smear attacker and so is his female witch. She sounds like a parrot saying ditto ditto ditto.

I hope McCains keeps up his smear attacks, the landslide will be even more impressive and Obama will be president.

Just let them smear.

I endorse John McCain

Way to go Missouri! The Show Me State showed them today, baby! Obama/Biden 08

I Endorse John McCain. To make up for the biased news network that over publishes Obama.

The Jayhawks comment was because folks in KC are closer to Kansas (the Jayhawks) than they are to Missouri, which is clear across the state. Then again, they also follow UMKC, which isn't D1 in football.

Let's get out and vote Obama/Biden for the Whitehouse that's the right choice!

i have just watched an absolutely disgusting display of racism attending a McCain rally in Pennsylvania..it makes me sick! these are the type of people he is attracting..May God bless America!!!

UNITED ON NOV. 4TH, DEMS, THERE.. WILL... BE.. A ..LANDSLIDE!!!!!

I went to the Kansas City rally. There was so many people and such a diversity. It was wonderful seeing that many coming together.
Obama Biden 08

It smearing when it comes toMcCain against Obama eventhough there are many evidences but it's politics when it comes to Obama's attacks against McCain.

He was referring to the fact that there are many Kansas Jayhawk fans in Kansas City who could care less about a Missouri football game at Texas – due to the high animosity between MU and KU fans.

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood!

OBAMA is the President the USA and the world desperately needs

Scott + Norfolk = you are wrong

(unless, of course, you make over $250,000 per year).

Try getting the facts and not just spouting out right wing talking points that have been proven false.

Obama/Biden = HOPE, UNITY that we can believe in.

This is for: Rick October 18th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Please give us a break!

jo the working parent

" when obama broke his PLEDGE on campaign finance he showed us all that he is MORE OF THE SAME "

It was never a " pledge ". He never signed anything. More lies by McCain. I for one am glad that he took this route. His money is coming from people like me who believe in him. He needs money so that he can fight the tactics used by McCain/Palin. He and future Democrat candidates have to make sure that they are never Swift Boated again.
McCain is just mad because he cannot believe how much people want this man elected.

I made it out to the rally today in KC. It was extremely inspiring to see that many people come out to hear a man they believe in speak for 30 minutes.

Obama 08!

I was there and it was truly an electrifying experience.

So not funny.

I could tell SNL doesn't like her very much as they didn't give her anything to work with..

OR

Palin's just not funny.

Maybe both.

Jayhawks? They are playing the Longhorns. Luckily, keeping your teams straight is not a qualification for being president.

I use to really respect and admire Lou Dobbs. He is not a independent, but actually a closet racist republican. when you look at CNN, clearly he is biased. I wish he not hide behind the intelligence and integrity of my fellow independents. I am still undecided and will not concede to he and others using the same unfair tactics the Senator McCain in desperation is using. I feel sorry for him and Gov. but not for LOU. Seantor McCain and others are just trying to win.
Lou let them win don't undermine your credibility .

SARAH AND JOHN GOOOOO HOMEEEEEE NOWWWWWW !!!!!!!!

Calling Obama a socialist is just another desperate move for Sarah Palin and John McCain... their time is up. Also, for all the racist republicans, they should stop showing the world how ignorant they really are!

"That’s right, Missouri – John McCain is so out of touch with the struggles you are facing that he must be the first politician in history to call a tax cut for working people 'welfare.'"

Nice line.

Obama/Biden 08

A president we can be proud to represent this great country.......... Senator Obama, soon to be President Obama

The only way the Democrats are going to bring people together is by everyone paying more taxes.Are people really so stupid that they "believe" Obama can raise taxes on businesses ,and everyone isn't going to pay them?

Obama/Biden working the people

mccain has ties to Saddam, his transition chief aided saddam through lobbying efforts

Lou Dobbs is a closet Republican. His show spews hate and anger to anyone opposite his views. Obama should NEVER hold an interview with him. After the Situation Room, I just switch the channel.

Democracts, please get out and vote!!!!!!!!!!!!! I already voted!!!

OBAMA 08!!!

MCcain to a nursing home after the election is over!!

Palin to change diapers in Alaska!!

GO OBAMA! Even McCain is focusing on Obama. Why you thinks he talks about Obama soo much? Two people can disagree on issues without attacking one another. And as far as PALIN....what a joke?

150,000 in St. Louis

Obama is a thoughtful person we can trust; also very intelligent and wise, who knows how to gather expert people around him and is willing to listen to them.
OBAMA = COUNTRY FIRST MAN
GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD SAVE AMERICA
OBAMA WILL WIN THIS ELECTION.

I am voting for McCain-Palin!

Hey Ed that money Obama has is most from the little people so lots of little people has vested on him. Not like McGrumpy that sold himself to the right wing political party to get elected. Now he is calling Obama socialist.....how low he is going to get. He is do maverick that loves to call people names so so diplomatic.....

To those so called republicans are you so blind that you dont see your wallet empty because of 8 years of waste and deficits courtesy of your party. Do Joe the plummer got rick the last time I check were old Bushies buddies who got rich.

Can McGrumpy run a less smear campaign?

I love the turn outs at the Obama rallies today 100,000 in St. Louis and 75,000 in Kansas City...amazing!! I really can't handle hearing all these lies from McCain supporters in these blogs and from McCain/Palin themselves. Obama is not raising taxes, unlike the McCain supporters we are informed about our politician's policies. Obama/Biden '08 the only real hope for change.

I really get a kick out of the Philadelphia Inquirer saying McCain can work across party lines. I 'd love to see that after the filthy campaign he has run against the Democrats. He's called them traitors, socialist, and terrorist. Yes my friend he can really work across party lines. What a crock Philiadelphia Inquirer.

McCain is a war hero, but...

the man is crazy and does not have any control over himself. Almost anything could set him off.

The most dangerous thing would be to make him president...

Actually..

Sarah Palin is scarier.

John McCain-a loose canon that will make our country fall apart further. More than Bush ever did.

Truly a gifted speaker, but doesn't negate the fact he supports the murder of unborn children...if you have a conscience it should be screaming like an alarm as you step into the voting booth. Before you punch that chad, remember that God will call you into account for every idle word (Matthew 12:36) every thought (Ezekiel 11:5) as well as every vote you'll ever cast in your life. God Bless.

Smearing a candidate is "saying and doing whatever it takes". Suggesting he is a socialist is "saying and doing whatever it takes". Suspending your campaign (publicly) and rushing to D.C. (well, after a quick interview, of course) is "saying and doing whatever it takes". Repeating the same, to be nice, errors about a candidate even when they have been repeatedly debunked is "saying and doing whatever it takes". Being respectful to those who took the time to come see you? Common decency – akin to that common sense approach that Senator Obama has on health care. Saying that you will give a refundable credit when it will go directly to the health insurance companies and not your own pocket – "saying and doing whatever it takes".

Show us YOUR plan, Senator McCain, Governor Palin. Don't suggest that parts of the country are more pro-American than others... Go back to your fundamentals. Actual, real, honest straight talk and a respectful campaign. Or is it too late for that?

John McCain continues deceiving the voters with lies.
Sarah Palin keeps her Baby boy wih no shoes or socks.
what a team!

fonse

Why is it that when someone is articulate and speaks clearly with intelligence he is called smooth talking, intimating that he is likened to the type of person who in days of old would be the "snake oil" salesman? But the running mate who rambles on and makes no sense is "just a plain talkin' kind of person. I wonder what those leaders of foreign countries would have to say about someone who uses such terms as "you betcha" , "wanna" and "gonna".

I love how Lou Dobbs and his counterpart love to brag about the "polls" tightening but only cite one poll and don't explain what it really means. That Gallup polls show a "traditional likely voters" poll as a 2 point advantage for Obama. But this new poll is only a week old. If you actually look at today's Gallup poll among all of the registered voters Obama is still up by 8 points. But no, Dobbs and other talking heads want to make it appear that these polls are closing in fast. They are doing it only because of their own self interests, money. They need to create news just like the politicians put spins on things and Lou Dobbs and these other spinners are no better than the politicians they constantly rip on.

In response to the ticker about the Tampa Tribune supporting McCain... I live in Tampa Bay and everyone here knows the Tampa Tribune sucks... We all read the St Petersburg Times.

I was there. Obama is a very smart man. It will be nice to smart President for a CHANGE. Missouri is now a blue state.

Obama 08

It's simply beautiful to see...

A big part of my family lives in kansas, they're voting for Obama! Tx will go 50 to 40 for mccain.

Senator Obama is definitely a change agent. It's awesome to see the number of people of all races he has inspired with his message of hope for a better America. Obama/Biden '08

when obama broke his PLEDGE on campaign finance he showed us all that he is MORE OF THE SAME – obama is dramatically breaking the all time spending record currently held by george bush and his fingerprints are all over the housing mess which is amazing because he has only been in this business such a short time – his "policy" is simply old liberal ideas wrapped in a young package and NOTHING more – he actually plans to tax most everyone who works (eventually) but so many believe his falsehoods anyway – because of the charming package – however, there is a MUCH better choice and THIS IS NOT OVER – MCCAIN/PALIN 2008

The truth of character is in the pudding!

Obama+Biden=Higer Taxes,

I live in the South, and people around here are very loyal. They're loyal to their sports teams when they are losing, and they look after each other in bad times. Unfortunately, many of them are also loyal to their political party to the point that they make excuses for ineptness and bad behavior, or don't even bother to learn anything about who is running before they vote. I hope they realize there is a difference between games and real life before we end up with an elderly, unhealthy man and a crazy, unqualified woman in office.

It's pronounced "Mizzou", not "Missou".

ed, you are so stupid i feel sorry for you.

How can you call yourself a reporter and not at least mention that there were 75,000 people there?

HEY EDMUND, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT OBAMA TO DO,.. INSULT THE FANS? SOME OF YOU REPUBLICANS SURE ARE SOUR.

Funny, Conservative papers across the Nation are endorsing Obama, & CNN trumpets McCain's "key endorsement" singular. You (CNN) want so bad for this to remain a horse race to the bitter end. It's NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! Obama/ Biden YES WE WILL!!!

75000 people, there was no concert beforehand or anything like that, Obama pulled in that many BY HIMSELF. Eat it McLame! Even Failin Palin hasn't pulled in that many in one sitting during her best time.

At least he does not go to each city and claim to worship their team. I have heard that done by a pol before. Cannot say it was McBush.

I was there today and it was a good feeling to see all the support and history in the making in Kansas City. I even learned my neighbor and I are on the same side. Obama/Biden "08

The chrisma and ability that shine on Obama is in contrast to McCain, who at his best always seems inept and dire. America and the world need Obama/Biden

Could it be, Edmund, that he's a personable guy, and not a grumpy old man?

Ayers wife worked at the same law firm that Obama did his internship. Does CNN know of any relationship between Dohrn and Obama during this internship? Have they looked into it? Isnt this the same firm Obama met his wife, Michelle? Did she have connections to this woman, Dohrn? Americans deserve the right to fair reporting.

SPORTSWISE: HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!!

POLITICALWISE: ALL OF USA EQUALS YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

That's right. It will take all of us. Don't hate on Republicans. We may need to put the lying, cheating and stealing ones in their place, but truth be told we have some of them in the Democratic Party as wel.

Let's put in the work to get Obama elected, celebrate a little and then get back to work repairing the damage and moving this country forward. All of us will have a role, even those who are rabid McCain supporters right now.

I kinda like the Ron Paul crew although Paul himself is a bit extreme.

Man, This guy knows alittle something about everything!!!!

Sarah and John dont forget to take notes

Grow up Alvin

Obama is one of us. Go Obama!

Obama is truly about bringing people together! I cannot waiiiiiiiiiiit till Nov 4th. God the day could not come any sooner.
Obama/Biden

175,000 people.
2 events.
1 day.

OBAMA-BIDEN 08

"So you all can go home". Give me a break. I'm from W.Va. and I don't like people making fun of the way some people talk in the south. Grow up. But if you can't respect our country then why should I think you would respect real Americans.

Barack Obama will say and do whatever it takes to get elected. Plain and simple. He is not an agent of Change. He is your typical politician, See through the thin veil, guys.

Glad to see Obama hasn't stooped to the smearing that is all McCain/Palin seem to do. Go Obama-your character trumps theirs any day!

Well done Obama... well done!

A thoughtful politican.
Obama 08

What a waste of space!

It is amazing to see how many Americans are really ready to make a "Change." Today the GateWay City gave him 100,000+ and The City of Fountains dashed in another 75k+. The peoples voices have trumpheted off the great hills sides of the Rockies and rolled across the plains of Kansas. Change is coming.

I am so proud of you Obama, you have been running a very successful campaign, and I know that you are the one to lead our America to prosperity and get us out of this MESS that Bush & McCain put us in. Please America wake up and go out there and VOTE early, VOTE early, and VOTE Obama.

Keep up the good work Barack! change the world for us next year.Please!!!

CNN has played a major role in putting this facist in the White House.

Darn he's good!

In ya face McCain!

Obama wants the country to THINK? that all those people were there to hear HIM??????????? Dream on......We're not STUPID! You are, Obama, for planning such an event!

He is conciderate of everyone. I like that.

That is My pick for Pres!! He does put the America first, even for the die hard sport supporters! Thanks for always showing us what you are made of!

Pandering backfires on Mr. Slick

Oh my god. this is like Nazi Germany circa 1938. Zeig Heil Barry!!!!

Obama is such a joke. He's just desperately trying to get votes.

More people are running away from McCain/Palin than are supporting him.......todays rally for Obama in St. Louis says it all............when have you ever seen a rally that big for McCain and Palin.........the robo calls the "Joe the Plumber" and all the hoop tee do about ACORN and trying to drag Obama through the mud with their nasty ads and speechs about Ayer's. What is his saying "I'd rather lose an election than lose a War"............I think it is more like " I would rather lose my honor than lose and election"...........

Barack Obama will say and do whatever it takes to get elected. Plain and simple. He is not an agent of Change. He is your typical politician, See through the thin veil, guys.

Only people in Floriduh care who the Tampa Tribune picks.
McLoser will still be a guest at Obama's inauguration.

If I did not have to work today, I would have gone to see Barack. I would choose listening to the next President of the United States over sports any day!

Yeah, he definitely doesn't want to get in the middle of that rivalry.

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!

OBAMA '08!!

"THAT ONE" is a really smart guy. The race for President is important to all of us and the economy has many stressed out today. One big source of relief to that stress is the big game and he knows that. Smart man. He is well organized and I believe he will organize this mess we are in so we can all come out of it in due time. While he is a great organizer, we are the ones that will have to work with him to get it done. He cannot do it all himself. I hope people realize that.

100,000 in St. Louis and 75,000 in K.C. All in all, a pretty good day.

1 sports flub for Obama... 99,999,999,999,999 lies/insults/attacks for McShame & his Lipstick girl

If you think the economy is bad now if Nobama is elected president you will see the stock market tank!!!!

I was there. 75,000 people AT LEAST! And that doesn't include the several thousands who could not have got in given the space in the venue and the immense line outside. Amazing. Jayhawks or Missou – on one thing Kansas City was clear on this gorgeous evening. Eight years is ENOUGH! We're with Barack!
Yes We Can!

I was there! Wow! People everywhere! Let's see, 100,000 in St. Louis and 75,000 in KC! Not bad for a "Red" State.

this man will bring peace in the world.

It was amazing to see this man in person and to hear him speak. It was worth the wait!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

People take heed!!! YOU MUST vote early if posible. Election day itself will be a very busy day at the polls. Do not believe the polls. WE NEED EVERY VOTE, EVERY VOTE.

I told my mom that she needs to pretend that she is killing a snake, dont stop hitting it until it stops moving!

Obama/Biden 08

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, THEY WII BE THEIR FOR ALL OUR TEAMS. THEY'VE GOT THE WINNING BALL.

he's great!

Is CNN the new surrogates for McCain. After all the support and endorsements Obama has garnered all CNN can muster is a few mentions here and there on this blog. Palin and McCain lies and smears Obama and they lead their CNN politics page almost every day. CNN must like ugly.

100,000 at the Obama rally in Missouri and no coverage by CNN.

All ia about being smart and well calculative.

Obama will certainly do well as president.

Period!

Diplomacy...something we desperately need after the last 8 years! Way to go Barack

I'm so proud of you Obama. It's a shame John McCain couldn't run a more decent campaign. But he's out of touch and Palin has run away with his campaign and he doesn't know how to stop her. She's out of control and he's gotten in over his head with her.

Thank you for running a dignified campaign and for giving all of us a example of how to carry ourselves.

No matter what happens on Nov. 4th – you are my PRESIDENT!!!!!!

Wow 75K people follwoing Obama around. ST Loius and Kansas are not far. Just a matter of a bus ride.

Just got home from the rally...
YES, WE CAN!

I was among them, it was great to hear president Obama.

Wow! 100,000 in St. Louis and then later in the day 75,000 in KC! I have a feeling that Red Missouri will turn Blue on Nov. 4.

Obama drew in one day the amount of people it takes McCain and Palin both nearly two weeks to draw! In a state that voted for Bush in both 2000 and 2004!

While I'm heeding Obama's and Biden's warnings not to get too confident, it's at moments like these that I get a sense that we're not going to see just a simple victory on Election Day, but a major landslide.

And not a moment too soon.

Jeez, CNN! Proofread (or vocabulary check), anybody? A 'marquis' is the title for a member of the aristocracy. I suppose you're looking for 'marquee'....

He's trying to bring everyone together as Americans.

The other (RNC group) is trying to divide.

Obama/Biden '08

GO BAMA, GO BAMA, GO BAMA, GO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA IS A PRESIDENT FOR POOR. MILLIONAIRE McCAIN IS FOR 5% (RICH PEOPLE). YOU DECIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant move Sen. Obama....gotta hand it to YOU. At least you can definitely multi-tasks, unlike John McCain who can't seem to talk and think at the same time. Let's NOT even put him anywhere near a "crisis" because he'll just "suspend" his campaign to do absolutely nothing.