November 4, 2008
Posted: 03:47 PM ET
Voters checked in a Philadelphia polling place Tuesday.
Voters checked in a Philadelphia polling place Tuesday.

(CNN) — A man wearing what appeared to be a black outfit with a beret and holding a nightstick was asked by police to leave a polling location in Philadelphia Tuesday, according to Philadelphia County Board of Elections Supervisor, Bill Rubin.

Rubin says the man left without incident. He says another man wearing similar attire had a poll watcher certificate and was allowed to remain at the polling site at 1221 Fairmont Avenue.

A video posted on Youtube, by electionjournal.org, shows two men standing several feet in front of the entrance to Guild House West, the polling location for the 4th Division of Ward 14 in Philadelphia. The cameraman in the video asks a man with a nightstick who he's with and the man responds, "I'm security." The cameraman later says "I think it might be a little bit intimidating that you have a stick in your hand."

Rubin says local election rules state a person cannot be within 10 to 15 feet of the entrance to a polling place unless that person is voting, is a poll worker, or has a poll watcher certificate.

Rubin says anyone practicing voter intimidation outside that 10 to 15 foot perimeter could pose a public safety issue and would be handled by the police.

Cathie Abookire, a spokewoman for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, says the office is not investigating the matter, calling it a "non-incident." Abookire says, "We have had no complaints from any voters that they have been intimidated."

Filed under: Pennsylvania • Philadelphia • Voter Problems


Voter Intimidation Allowed To Happen - TideFans.com   May 29th, 2009 11:16 am ET

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anonymous one   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

If you were looking at Fox news, you would see the video of this very person intimidating potential voters. CNN probably has a copy of the video, but refuse to show it because the socialist may realize what they are voting for. I suppose he will be a member of Obama's new US police force he is gonna fund. KGB

United Socialist of North America

USNA here we come!-

big poppy   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

$250,000 ?
Because I have a conscience and I'm smart enough to spend my own money and don't need some corrupt politician to spend it for me and I don't feel I'm ENTITLED to anything just because I was born in this country and I choose to work for what I get…that's why I'm a Republican.

Obama/Biden   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

To
30 YEAR OLD REPUBLICAN MOM

What do you have to say for such statements from your Republican party…this is the problem, McCain and Palin had created such a division….remember, when one finger is being pointed at us, the other "4″ is pointing back at YOU

47yo male for McCain November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is clearly a member of the black panthers. This is the way blacks function. They know no better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

War Eagle 0222   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Philadelphia is a joke. The Democrats there have made vote fraud and voter intimidation a fine art. How many times have do we hear the Democrats talk about voter suppression from Republicans and yet they never, ever, provide any evidence of it. Now we have video evidence of Democrat voter suppression and the Dems are just fine with that because it helps Obamessiah. By the way, didn't hear any Republicans saying there will be riots if McCain loses, but maybe we need to look into that.

Michael   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Time for people to think. McCain 08

elvera   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

My greatest fear is that McCain campaign will commit another crime and will still the election. I am so nervous that I cannot even watch TV.
We do not need a ‘fighter’, we need a leader.
How come so many McCain/Palin supporters did not realize that the entire McCain/Palin campaign is a scam? Fake maverick – McCain; fake reformer – Palin; even fake plumber – Joe (actually, he is Joe the Con Artist). McCain is anti-intellectual, erratic, arrogant, and delusional. And Palin…? How in the world she was elected a governor? She is a pathetic liar and a blockhead!
Elvera in Texas

kevin   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Its pretty sad that it took these two idiots to finally bring out the Republicans racist ideology.
OBAMA 08

Louis in MN   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

We don't know if they belong to the Panthers, but one thing I do know for sure is that if a member of the Klan showed up in their garb, it would be a huge problem. Unfortunately, organizations like the Panthers and NAACP has masked separatism as equal rights. I'm all for equal rights, but let's keep some equality in there. It's really just separatism. Very sad.

pooty   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

BLACK PANTHERS IN BERETS! i JUST LOVE CATS!

Dee - VA   November 4th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

GO OBAMA/BIDEN '08

NavyGirl82   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Why is it "OK" for intimidating Black Panther Gang Members to stand in front of the door where people go to vote?
And to think they are baring weapons. Where is the police presence in Philadelphia??

Was independant, but now McCain 2008   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I guess I could scream cheating or stealing the election by the democrats along with the violations of ACORN, but then I would sound like a democrat when they say the Republicans stole the 2004 election or anything that goes wrong this election is the Republicans that are trying to steal the election again.

Get over it people. No one stole any election. The democrats lost in 2004!!! No ones stealing 2008 even with ACORN and whatever people are saying in Philly.

Whomever wins, wins and I will support although I may not agree. I am proud to have voted for McCain because I believe more in line with his stance on the issues more than Obama's.

For all of you who seems to believe that because I don't believe the same way you do that I am uninformed, ignorant, etc. it only shows your the wealth of your ignorance that you could possibly think you know what's best for everyone.

I also find it comical and insane that Bill and Hilary Clinton talks about getting us out of 8 years of mistakes by the Republican party when he is the one that created the banking fiasco by forcing banks to loan money to those that could not qualify for loans on their own. I cringe everytime I think about more of the same from Obama and the Democratic party.

Will   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

If that was a white guy carrying a night stick in front of a polling place the DEMS would be screaming at the top of their lungs……

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, AMERICA WILL HAVE A NEW DIRECTION AFTER TODAY, WE WILL HAVE A LEADER WHO CARES FOR ALL AMERICA, NOT JUST PARTS OF IT. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

gail   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

black panther? before the news makes a call like that, get the story straight just another example of trying to make Obama the boogie man. I voted for Obama and im proud of it, I believe in his policies and I thought he ran a decent uplifting campaign, as a white grandma I am appalled at sarah Palin she does not represent me as a women, she is vile and evil with every hateful word that she has used

David in red neck Texas where the hill billys roam   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Sure would be nice to go vomit after the election tonight and discard that last eight years of FAILED HUMAN BEHAVIOR

Leslie   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I was told at my polling place this morning in Missouri that I would not be allowed to vote until I turned my "Hillary" T-shirt inside out – paying homage to what could have been ;) after being yelled at for several minutes while I simply refused, the poll worker called her supervisor over who told me that I could keep my shirt on and proceed to vote…Hillary isn't even a candidate. My 15 year old daughter who was there with me was proud that I stood my ground….It was beyond ridiculous!

Magenta   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

All the FOX News fear-mongers need to pack there bags and head for Canada – there is new hope for America coming…and all us bleeding heart liberals will be left to re-create a country that works towards peace and a future for ALL of humanity

Obama Mama in Acadiana   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

There was no mention fo race. I also pictured some half-witted guy who's watched Taxi Driver one time too many ("You talkin' da me?!). Race never entered my head. This is a scary place and will get scarier if we don't unify. Only 1 team on the ballot can do that. Vote Obama/Biden 2008! God bless America!

Hope-a-Dope   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

So the Clinton News Network reports what appears to be a democratic irregularity and the neo-coms start spewing anti-republican garbage as if they had anything to do with it. That's rich.

Maybe the media will try to come back to the center after their shameful pro-Obama campaign coverage. I doubt it though.

Samantha   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

We should all keep in mind that AMERICA was founded on CHRISTIAN MORALS AND VIEWS. Now we have a man running for office who find our national anthem OFFENSIVE and our pledge of allegiance disgraceful…..WHAT ABOUT THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE DIED SO YOU CAN THINK THAT WAY!! MCCAIN/PALIN 2009

vahe   November 4th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

cant waith to see mccain lose…. Mccain is a crook thats what i can tell to Americans

today..   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I am an African-American woman, I would like to say that no matter what happens, I want to thank EVERYBODY and thank God for letting Barack Obama get this far!

This election is a healing moment in this country and I just want to let you all know how thankful I am.

Regardless of who you are, what race you are, we are all Americans and I'm very proud to be a citizen of this country.

God bless America's spirit and hope. Let us wake tommorrow as Americans UNITED.

S. Boatman   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Black Panthers? Do They Even Exist Anymore? Ha Ha. . . . Be Afraid Mccain Supporters! . . . Or The Big Bad Black Panthers Will Beat You With Their Sticks! Ha Ha! You Better Not Try To Vote Mccain Supporters! The Black Panthers Are Watching You! Ha Ha!

nick   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

AMERICA IS IN TROUBLE

Laura (American abroad)   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Come on, CNN. Call this what it really is. A non-incident? I in no way think Obama had anything to do with this or that he would condone this but I'm tired of being called a racist because I don't think he is qualified.

Voter intimidation is wrong no matter who is doing it. It should never be dismissed or called a "non incident". That was America's past. I'd hate to think we've learned anything at all. Calling it a "non-incident" is an insult to everyone, no matter what race or party they are.

Dee   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 ALL THE WAY !!!
I don't want no McSANE in the White House !
You Go Barack, I am praying 4 you and your family ! I know God will do the right thing !

logic   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

did we forget about the skins heads this past week?? atleast this poser didn't threaten to kill mccain who is one blood drop away from a being with god. face the facts america is still racisit im an educated multiracial man and im ready for change Obama/Biden 08-16 Clinton 16-24 lets go democrats

Archie C. Williams   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

30 YEAR OLD REPUBLICAN MOM..yes lets get real.. and get Bush and that nut chenney out of office. He should be put in jail for war crimes. There is something wrong with your mine if your think this nut is ok. What a low life we had as president..Time to turn over a new and great page in American Histroy. A Great day to be an American.. …..search your inner self and be real.

Kris   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

To: 47 year old male for McCain: You are a prime example of what is wrong with this country. Also….grow up! (From: 59 year old white female for Obama)

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If Obama is elected, i hope he survives. I've heard people say he may be "killed by his own".

I voted for him though. Can't stand GI John it that Alaskan retard

I Like Cats   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

They are Black Panthers CNN!!!!

Danielle   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I hope the media doesn't make this out to be more than it is. You have a wanna be robocop on the loose which was handled by the people who should be handling idiots breaking the law. Move along – nothing more to see.

Obama-Biden 08'   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

There is voting issues in every election. Does the GOP really want to talk about rigged elections. The repulicans and these right wing good ol boys who think the sky is falling just because someone who does represent the Red party and doesn't look just like they do is going to be the next President of the United States of America. They have already proven that as long as your on the right side of fence then they will vote for you. Hince "Sarah Palin".

SIMP   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If this was an incident trying to discourage white votes by having a person there that looked like a black panther, that would be ashame. Obama is going to fight for all of us not just the africian americans, he has said it many times. Obama does not want division, we have a lot of healing and wounds to heal as of now. Obama will be president for ALL the people not just one or two groups. Let unite the nation not continue to divide it.

Obama/Biden

Ernie Colorado   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I can't wait until electrical bills/taxes/gas etc. go up… DEPRESSION on the way, History doesn't lie… Elect your tax and spend DEM…. It's not new, fresh, or change…….. Just the second coming of Jimmy Carter (Oh, with less experience)…..

Yeah! Go Obama!

Philadelphia Resident   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Facts of the matter:

1) This incident involved 2 men at one polling place in North Philly, a predominantly black neighborhood.

2) The man who was asked to leave is C-R-A-Z-Y. He's a local celebrity nutjob.

3) The police took care of it within 20 minutes.

4) No voters were intimidated or turned away.

5) End of story.

Sue   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

"what appeared to be a black outfit with a beret and holding a nightstick "

APPEARED? There is video of this, and it was perfectly clear. What's this about "fear from the right wing?" (see comments) A large man standing there w/ a nightstick? I didn't see him carrying a McCain sign. And another comment here saying "no one was intimidated?" The police were called by a voter who felt intimidated, genius. Maybe the Philly DA's office hasn't received a complaint, but I know I wouldn't be calling the DA's office to complain if I'm being intimidated. I wouldn't even know who to call at the DA's office. But everyone knows 911. I'd call the police, which is what the intimidated people did. DUH… Of course the DA's office would call it a "non-incident." The police took care of it, and the man left w/o incident. No doubt the large man w/ the nightstick would try to turn it around and call himself the victim. I wouldn't be surprised if he hasn't claimed that already.

Jay   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I just watched the video on You Tube. Regardless of who you're voting for, no one should be allowed to carry a night-stick and claim that they are security at a voting location unless they actually are law enforcement or a security company. The actions of not one, but two individuals dressed up like this could definitely be perceived as intimidation. Watch the video for yourself, then you can make your own conclusion.

meek   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Black Panthers! They don't exist anymore. If they did there presence would be known through out this election.
There is no need to fear the black man because the white man will always find a way to cheat, still, and lie to
Keep him down.

Reasoned1955   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Cynthia…Do the research. There's photos of the incident on the web.

T California   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Obama supporters exercising voter intimidation. Obama supporters writing blogs supporting it. Borderline stupidity.

Obar   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

They WERE black men. Fox news is reporting it and showing video…maybe you should fact check first.

AnnaKatherine   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Give me a break people… both parties have their crazy, unstable, questionable supporters – if one can even prove this man is a DEMOCRAT! I saw a photo from Halloween – a man dressed as the GRAND WIZARD of the KKK with a rope around a woman’s neck whose face was painted black – and pinned to his costume was a MCCAIN/PALIN button. Dare I say this is representative of EVERYONE supporting McCain? So tell me, "Marie from Ohio" — what's more indicative of a "SAD DAY FOR AMERICA".

And let me add — I am a white woman, registered republican who voted for OBAMA!

TJ   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Stop the hatred America. It is doing no one any good. It is our duty as citizens of this great nation, when the votes have been counted, and the electoral votes awarded, to support the winning candidate as our next President. I cast my vote fo the candidate I prefer with the full understanding that if he is not the winner, I must accept and support the will of my fellow Americans. That is what makes this nation great and that is what will keep this nation great. Unless of course, we the people decide to allow the divisiveness to continue beyond the election and into the next four years. Our enemies around the world would love nothing more…Please America, it is time to come together and honor the gift that our forefathers gave us – all of us.

47yo in Indiana   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

all of you angry dems and repubs -chill out and act like Americans…remember we all have a country to love and build for our kids so drop the partisan anger and just act like freaking adults already

truthfulman   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

if Obama wins there will be violence and riots from the silent majority. People will not stand for Marxism!

believer   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

a king????? you MUST be referring to Jesus, he is the only KING!!!!

Damion K. Miles   November 4th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

From the looks of these comments, it appears as if there are a lot of White people out there that are afraid of Black people. The guys standing outside this polling station are not Black Panthers. There is one trait, out of many, that is not race specific…..ignorance. No one likes an ignorant person unless they, themselves, are ignorant.
This is a day that will be lawded in American History whether Barack Obama wins this election or not.
Fear is one thing that Americans cannot afford to have at this time. I hope that those of us that are not supporting Barack Obama will support him after this day is done. Because, people, whether you like it or not., after today, he will be referred to around the world as…..Mr. President.

victor   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

GET OVER IT

MarkK   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

For all the conservative Christians out there who have been praying for McCain to win…. Tomorrow you will know whom God chose. God is neither a Republican or a Democrat. God is wise, just, kind and loving.

big poppy   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

"a new KING?" That's exactly the problem! Any person who believes in Jesus would never write that! There's only one KING!
God truly help us!

One nation under God.   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

It is pretty sad to read the comments, that grown people post on these topics, its always a fight, always an arguement, and though this is "the land of the free", I believe so many abuse their right to freedom of speech; to the point where their verbage and thoughts are illiterate. We are suppose to come together as a country and try and fix and change things that have progressed over generations. Whether your for obama-biden or mccain-palin, its about how our country is ran, for generations to come, It should not be about insignificant things like race or teenage pregnancies….Ignorance is one hell of a thing and I hope and pray that regardless of who our next Commander in Chief is, that we as Americans can work on whho we are as people and individuals and support that person in making our nation better…Good luck to both candidates and the Lord be with us all.

Mickie   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This is what 8 years of the neo-con rule has done, turned us all against each other rather than making them take any responsibility for the mess we are in. Stop acting like lambs and use your mind for a change.

Giovanni   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

You could have mentioned this guy was a black panther…

From TX   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

If you won't get united, we'll force you to unite.

Bishop D.E. Robinson   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

so I'm a racist if I don't vote for Obama? I think it's racist to vote for someone just because they are of a certain skin color. People should make decisions on the content of their character. Don't degrade Obama by giving him the "guilty" vote. Vote for him (or not in my case) because he is the best person for the job.

Also, this story is bogus–if a man was removed from a polling place, it is not a story–if a black panther was removed, it is a story. By reporting the story and not calling the man a black panter kind of defeats the purpose of runnnig the story.

obamamama   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

47 yo for mccain: Because of people like you, racism is still alive. Stupidity!! I am a WHITE female, voted for Obama and will be very proud of our country when we elect a black president. It shows that biggots and haters like you are fading into the past and stand alone in your evil ways!

steve   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Look at the video, it's not just "a stick". It is a night stick like the police or military use. Both african american men, with military style clothing, boots,berets and attitudes. Looked intimidating to me. The one with the stick was asked to leave by the police.

Dan   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

" A man wearing what appeared to be a black outfit with a beret and holding a nightstick. " ?

Why don't you just call him what he was CNN? He was a "Black Panther" trying to "intimidate the vote".

RealityKing   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

When is the self-annointed "best team in politics" going to start giving Americans unfiltered truth over coverups, misrepresentation, glossovers and outright liberal fabrications? Obviously journalistic integrity is now dead at CNN.

Bennie   November 4th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

why is everyone jumping on the black panther thing? I agree with an earlier poster where I pictured a white ex marine psycho.

Aimee   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

GO OBAMA!!!!!

Real Life   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

In Pittsburg Obama had tens of thousands of election-day votes. BEFORE the polls opened. Across the country reports of people asking elderly people if they really want to vote. Military votes being lost.

The only thing missing from this picture is an ACORN soup kitchen and Michelle Obama doling out other people's pie.

Billions of dollars of corporate funding, hype and hyperbole, and old-school Chicago strong arm politics have done it. Kenya's Native Son has eveything going for him. America, however, is doomed.

Angel Chico   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Are we forgetting these last horrible eight years? Come on! America needs a facelift. We should represent power, change, all that is hip, new, and diverse. Let's gift our great America a new shield of proudness and true meaning of democracy, that will eventually burst out and shine though all our american people. Let's puddle up our streets with tears of joy and let those same tears wipe out the fire from the evil of our minds. America the Great must be born again! Peace and Love. Vote for Obama. Thanks!

slickingdom in N.J.   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

For:
47yo male for McCain

What do yo call 450 years of oppression and another 150 years
of segregation and discrimination ? I'd call it UNGODLY IGNORANCE !
This is how YOUR PEOPLE RAISED YOU TO FUNCTION !!!

Obam/Biden '08/'12

Make your voice heard   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

R~u~serious???? Like they said I too can't wait for this election to be over… I just pray One day this country can look past people skin color and FOCUS on what really matters!! Just VOTE!!!

indianapolis   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

These ridiculous comments from the right are the perfect demonstration of a lack of intelligence. Period.

Ram, Minneapolis   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

A man in black outfit, eh? Why was he not frisked? He might still be an innocent bystander. Given the highly charged atmosphere of a polling booth, it seemed prudent to chase him away, although he might come back or go to a different location to foment trouble, maybe.

Craig   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

A stick? God and Guns rule the day!

Obama 08

Fan   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Please vote for obama please please please

Fed Up   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

newsflash…

If you don't make over 250,000 a year YOU ARE NOT A REPUBLICAN!

I am sick of these pretenders…

Go OBAMA/BIDEN GO!

Royce in KY   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Have any of you heard of unity. Everything these days is overstated and misunderstood. Joe the plumber is doing what any of you would do, taking advantage of the opportunity that Obama gave him. McCain put the poor smuck on center stage by dropping his name 20 plus times during the debate. But the truth is, if Obama had ignored him and not given him the time of day none of us would know his name. Now about the idiot with the stick lock him up. I don't care what his race is he has no business at the polling place with a stick. What appears to black outfit…are the observers color blind. It doesn't matter what color his outfit. If he is not a sworn officer in an official police uniform and on duty he shouldn't be there with any sort of weapon period.

Jon   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

I cannot wait for Obama to WIN so we can hear all the conservative talk show hosts make up stories on how/why they lost….I am so tired of Limbaugh and his rhetoric … GO OBAMA/BIDEN !!!!!

50 States Blue   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

47yo male for McCain or should I say 17…grow up!

Take your racist commnets to Fox News. Just like that crazy girl in Pittsburgh who blamed Obama supporters when it is not true..get a life and deal with it, you man is LOSING and will loose BIG!

Holly   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Having Joe the Plumber and Hank Williams Jr. as endorsements really didn't help. They were GROSS.

arnie   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

isn't it time to squash all the racial stuff and get back to BASICS..the US economy
something drastic gonna have to happen!!!!

Doc   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wake up! This is clearly a Black Panther weilding a nightstick. See the footage yourself on youtube or foxnews. No big deal right? Wrong!

Stacey   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Pardon me, but this looks like a predominantly minority neighborhood (not a white face in the pic). It seems to me as if the misguided folks who were providing "security" were there to fend off anyone stopping people from voting and not trying to keep anyone away. As for Black Panthers, when's the last time you heard ANYTHING from them?

Let your voice be heard and VOTE!

Nader4us   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

U have to love seeing people of color in the their mid 50's and above getting out to vote for the first time….gimmie a break

Lisa   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

If you earn less than $250,000 (that would be 95% of America for the mathematically challenged, Obama is your man.

American   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It's sad how partisan this country has come. Racist slurs and caustic remarks are not supposed to be part of a presidential election. Instead of bashing the opposition, support your own side. Elections have become a place to tear people down, why not make them more positive events, wihout the hateful comments and slurs?

Kevin   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Now another Democrat President and Congress will lay the groundwork for the next 9-11. History teaches harsh lessons.

VETERAN FOR OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Black panthers
kKK

its all THE SAME!
now what?

George   November 4th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Notice how in this report they never use the words Black Panthers. CNN, MSNBC, and the rest of the elite media who sold journalism to Barck Obama will do anything to spin the stories so it wont look unfavorable for Obama.

Wicked in MN   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Maybe it was Samuel L. Jackson

No !@#%^!&@* Snakes '08

Voice of Reason   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I watched the clips – these two goons were clearly tryingt o intimidate SOMEONE. Who? i have no idea. But most likely they succeeded in intimidating little old ladies who were going in to vote.

Now c'mon. I dont care what their background is – that is rediculous.

Whether it's the Black Panthers in Philly, or some Neo-Nazi in rural Idaho. There's no room for this nonsense.

If your ideas cant stand on their own merit and win the hearts and minds of the people, then that's the fault of the ideology, not the voters. Trying to sway the election through force or intimidation or voter supression or any similar tactic is Banana Republic stuff – it has no place in our fair, free country.

Geez people, just get out there and vote your conscience – and leave the name-calling and intimidation to the pundits and PACs (who we can thankfully all feel free to ignore).

Steven E   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This is America and the human race.
Millions of people are involved. There is bound to be a fews nuts!

Jay T.   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Why I am still surprised at how slimy the Republicans are and to what extent they'll go? Vote them out of office!

Worried mom??   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Worried mom…your ignorance is only eclipsed by the fact that somehow, some way, you managed to use a computer today.

James   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This country is filled with so much hate and anger. To those who can only make racist and ignorant comments, move over! Your day has come!!!

47yo male for McCain   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The person that makes up a democrat is a sick individual. What's right for them is not right for the rest of the people.

Hils   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Honestly, "Black Panthers?" So, you see a weirdo dressed like a mime, and you think it's a member of a long-defunct political organization trolling a precinct predicted to favor Obama heavily and trying to intimidate white voters who are themselves likely to vote for Obama? Ha. How about, it's just some loony guy who wants to look like he's hardcore.

Now, if there were some actual panthers prowling around the polling place, going "rrraowr" and scaring people away, that would be a problem. No argument here.

me   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

To God be the glory for the great thing he is doing!!!!!!!!!!!!

L in DC   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Okay, just to set the record straight for the ignorant with their heads burried in the sand. The Black Panthers do exist, they have re-organized and call themselves the "New Black Panther Party." They are listed as a Security Threat Group (read: GANG) in federal prison. They are just as militant and dangerous now as before, and are actively engaged in illegal activity (read: ORGANIZED CRIME).

Although nothing in this articles indicates the men in black outfits and berets were Black Panthers, so this whole discussion is silly. Maybe they were just fashion victims, or that is all they had in their closets. Likewise, the article fails to address the purpose for them being there. Nice journalism, did you think to possibly ASK them, CNN? Report news, or gossip? How about some investigative journalism instead of just tabloid headlines?

diamond   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The economy is fallen , but neither one of them is Our Saviour.

Mike   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The video says it all, they were standing in front of the doors, slapping the nightstick in his hand..CNN is a joke ..if it was 2 white guys this would be front page stuff no bias tho right??? liers!

McCain 08!

ryan GOBAMA!!!!   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

To 47 y/o male for McCain… Thanks for highlighting the problem with this country. Stupid people making stupid guesses. Where did it say that the man was African American? Thank you for letting the whole world see how stupid you are.

People like you need to be moved to North Korea, so you can have no rights at all.

Dictionary   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

ObamaVoter states "I think Jeb Bush should be deatined while all this is going on right now". What does the word "deatined" mean? Please elaborate.

Pete   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I'd rather have a that guy than a Repub in any shape, form or size.

tt   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

once again 47yr old man for McCain it really shows how McCain voters Think!!!!!! No wonder you are voting for McCain.

Betsy   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

To Renita, why is it anymore racist to vote for a white man, yet voting for a black man isn't?? How about each person vote for the candidate who'se ideologies reflect your own and let the race chips fall where they may? Your post was very racist and lacks logic.

AMY WILSON   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This comment is for the racist man who said "black people don't know any better that is so untrue. You know why because a black man is the president of United States!!!!! Obama 08!!!!!!

Lorianne Lynch   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I don't know if he was a Black Panther or not, but if he was so what? Why is that intimidating and why would white voters leave? If a Klan member or skin head was outside my polling place I would still walk right past and cast my vote. Some of the posters here are alarmist nuts.

Ayisha   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If all it takes is a person still wearing their Halloween costume to scare you away from the polls then that says a lot about YOU not about the election.

No matter who you are voting for, nothing should stop you from having your voice heard. Contrary to popular belief, this is not just about electing a new president. There isn't just one item on the ballot!! What about education, legislating marraige, taxes, etc. Open your eyes people! Vote on what is happening in your backyard as well.

pam Eugene OR   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Heavens no, Why should someone dressed in all black with a nightstick intimidate anyone?
I don;t care which side he is for. He should put the stick away!
This is America…not some third world country!

Cdub   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Beret, huh? He must have been some "Frenchy"?

I swear, there is a certain group that is scared of everything and pushes that fear to everyone.

It looks like their fear-tactics didn't work so well this time.

So, was that guy Huey Newton or one of the extras from "Forrest Gump"?

Darrin From IL   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

47yo male for McCain – This is not how blacks functions. Just like the KKK, Skin Heads and Neo Nazis do not reflect all White Americans, the Black Panters do not represent or reflect every African American.
Voter intimidation should not be tolerated by ANY one. In addition, this guy or the Black Panthers are trying to use this to bring attention to THEMSELVES.

Please keep your racist comments to yourself

bill   November 4th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I voted today , at my kids elementary school Gym. As in past elections there were "poll watchers" that sat with the check in folks to make sure all voters were on the roles. OK. But the difference this year is that there was another democratic poll watcher, a young man that was pacing the line for the machines eyeballing everyone at the distance of about a foot. I asked him what he was doing and he said just making sure everythings done right.

Hey Dems, if you win congrats, but now that the evil Bush is gone, open your eyes. Intimidation, depressing opposing views are things I know most of you dont agree with, dont allow it to be a tool and turn a blind eye by giving your party over to the extreme likes of Obama, Pelosi, and Reid.

Lets agree there are certain limits all Americans believe make up the core of our noation, and they are not open for negotiationin whatever "fundamental change" Barack wishes to sweep in.

Besides Iraq and regulation reform for businesses ot prevent fraud waste and abuse. What is so broken about this countries system now that Bush is gone?

You can not unite or heal form the extreme. As the ruling Party, , we all expect some swing left, that is fine. But we have always been a nation that governs "between the 40s " and most still identify themselves as at least somewhat conservative. Do not allow extremists to define your party, demand they stay tethered to the basic truths of this country.

Free speech, loyal opposition, self reliance and a govt working for the people, not a people working for the govt.

God Bless Us all

Average Joe   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Renita writes: Shame on any racist casting a vote against a black man for president … I wonder how you feel about those few million who will vote for Obama based soley on the basis that he IS a black man?

VETERAN FOR OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

a 47yr old is very ignorant, there is no HOPE for you old man.
Go back to your KKK roots !

Legal Voter Plano, TX   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I don't care if Satan himself was at the door of the polling place-I will cast my vote.

Leon   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Come on people, no matter who you are voting for or what race you are these comments sound like they are coming out of you azzes.

manda   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

just because you vote mcain doesn't make you racist. most of the people voting today, have never botherd to vote, and are only doing it today, to vote for "the black man"

Kyle   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Almost time for us to blast Palin back to to Alaska!

Jason   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

"They know no better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

With this statement, it seems pretty obvious as to "who know no's" better!

Debbie   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

RE: Bruce's quote:
Prejudice and racism exists all over the USA, not just in the South. There is prejudice against all races and sexes. If we do not educated our children about this problem it will always exist. Yes I do live in the south, and yes I am sure there is a chapter of the KKK around somewhere, but that does not mean that I am, or everyone in the south, is a member of this awful group.

Bruce wrote:
" November 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET
Well at least they are out in the openand have been handled…not like those in white sheets in south that hide and intimadate ,,,yes the Klan still exists in the south,,,and intimadates…."

fran the bricklayer   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I sympathize with joe the plumber. For a working man/women its harder to keep up with taxes. Especially when a gallon of milk cost more then a gallon of gas. American people are always complaining about the cost of luxuries in life rather then the true nessecities. With food prices up how can an out of work family pay for nessecities that have doubled in two years when their pay has remained stagnent? the taxes can wiat! Besides $1200 in back taxes and an $1100 hospital bill left unpaid are small problems compared to the debt aquired by the average American as of late.

Cynthia from California   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

When the media neglects to mention the race of the person- that means it was a WHITE person. If they had been BLACK men, that would've been stated.

tired   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

The last writer is how idiots function. Keep making us proud.

Go Sarah Go!   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Marcy, when you spell "Plumber" as "Plummer", then I know you're another ignorant democrat who didn't live through the Carter Democrat fiasco of 18 percent interest rates!

Vote for your choice   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Everyone should practice their right to vote whoever they want. But, racist would still be a racist by making stupid comments about race.
Exercise your right and vote whoever you think is right for the job.

db.in.tx   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

to:

4sure November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

The least educated voters will finally vote this year, and they will make an uneducated decision. God have mercy on this country.

i hear ya, too bad it took skin color to get them out to vote.

CNN is in bed with Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

How about 2 white men in sheets and hoods – how is this any different?

maria   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

"47yo male for McCain" Your comment is about as ignorant as it gets. If I recall it was the KKK intimidating blacks way back when. I guess that's just how white people act? No. There are ignorant groups of people, like you, everywhere. No one felt intimidated, maybe because there was no intimidation going on.

Mo'Kelly   November 4th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

The least educated voters will finally vote this year, and they will make an uneducated decision. God have mercy on this country.
___________

Oh really? I thought the "least educated" voted Bush in…TWICE.

God IS having mercy on this country…otherwise we would've been destroyed long ago.

ready for a change   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

AND THIS IS WHY 72 YEAR OLD MEN HAVE 32 YEAR OLD WIVES
DON'T MAKE IT A RACIST THINK PLEASE BECAUSE IT CAN GET UGLY REAL UGLY

hometowndemocrat   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

47 yo man for McCain…

Pretty tough words while your hiding behind your computer keyboard. Bet you wouldn't even come close to having the courage to say that to someones face.

Tamara from NC   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

What is the big deal? Blacks have voted for White politicians for years but now whites are running scared when there is a real possiblity that a black man will hold one of the highest political offices in the United States. Comne on people, we all need to unite and turn this country around….

zo   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Go to youtube and click on the most discussed videos and see the CNN story. The guy was taken away by the police… there was an interview with a voter who they tried to to intimdate.

I'm a McCain voter but let's get real.. it's not like Obama told the Black Panters (or any similar gang) to do that.

It's the idiots of our country that make us all look bad. KKK, Panthers, Guests on Jerry Springer, or any New England Patriots fan ;)

Disgusted   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

"THIS IS THE WAY BLACKS FUNCTION"??????

Dear lord, I'm a white woman, and *I'M* offended. Go back into your hole, cretin. it's people like you voting that take this country down…..

me and my two cents   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING!

GET OUT THERE AND VOTE NOW!

IF YOU DON'T VOTE, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS!

DO YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY AND VOTE NOW!

MAYBE THAT GENTLEMAN DRESSED IN BLACK WILL GO HOME AND CHANGE AND RETURN TO CAST HIS VOTE! WE'RE ALL ENTITLED!

Independent but Leaning   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Clearly the Republicans are at it again. Right.

Jessica   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The kkk still exists too again has nothing to do with the election!

Elizabeth   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

4sure wrote:
The least educated voters will finally vote this year, and they will make an uneducated decision. God have mercy on this country.
////////////////////
Uneducated only for Obama? I think not.
My husband is a nuclear engineer and I worked a technical position (with high-level security) prior to my job going to India. Apparently we have no problem in this country sending sensitive high tech jobs overseas.
We have both voted for Obama along with many well-educated Republicans we know.
I believe that all Americans deserve the right to vote whether they are supporting my candidate or not. That is why so many have died for this right. It is not a matter of educated vs. uneducated or black vs white.
Your sentiments for sure tell me the kind of person you are, and that kind of person is exactly what is wrong with our country.

April   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Best comment ever made by someone for McCain.
"Why is anyone thinking this Country is in financial turmoil"? "Only 4 out of 10 people are being affected adversely by this economy". "That's only 4 percent"…….really? that's not 40 percent? Hmmmmm….scary!

Obama all the way!

T   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The problem is that everyone believes the news way to much. Let's start thinking for our selves for a change. All I have heard from Obama is that he is bringing change?? What change?? Come on people let's look at the true facts instead of believing everything that the news is teling you!!

F. THOMAS CAIN   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The Democratic Party has always been the most corrupt Party, dating back to it's conception. If you know anything of history and how they have stolen elections by voting "early and often". Study 1960 election where Joe Kennedy used his old collegues in the mob in Chicago and Lyndon Johnson's Texas machine to steal the election for John Kennedy. This year with the media, Hollywood,ACORN and Rainbow Coalition and other 527 organizations, McCain has no chance!

MN for Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

TO Mike in MN….
Please move to Alaska. We don't want your bigoted beliefs in MN anymore.

Tyrone   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

If you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. What a disgrace that the Black Panthers are allowed to spread this kind of racism. But, we'll overlook it because white folk is supposed to feel bad about being white.

dp   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I fear for the country to live under the extreme Liberal, socialist views of the Obama camp. It is scary to see all these voters come out of hiding without a clue as to what the issues. GOD BLESS America and I pray America gets it right for our children and country

our youth   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

so the "least educated finally will vote this year", does that mean that in 2004, the most educated voted and still picked Bush?

Obama is the Messiah   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

It's amazing the skepticism when it is against your party, and the acceptance when it is for your party. Wake up.. Vote the new Messiah into office to begin the end of times!

Jason   November 4th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Come on, have back bone people, walk right through the guy and vote. I dont care for whom, just do your civc duty and be proud. The only intimidation that goes on is because YOU the voter allow it to happen. I am so sick and tired of the hate speech that has gone on in this country since 2000. Yes, Bush has been a horrible President, but today it all changes and which ever direction you go Dem, or GOP hold your head high knowing that you took part in the democratic proccess and deal with the results. The 2000 election has changed politics and elections for the rest of our lives unless we stop this hate. I love this country, but this hate is making us the laughing stock of the world.

God Bless America

mb   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If you vote for Obama then you are doomed to hell becuse that is where the country will be going

New President   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Vote fo me. I should be the new president.

topflyer   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

My question is a valid one. Does anyone know what obama means by a Civilian National Security Force?

IA guy   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Wrote in Hillary today and proud of it. Neither McCain or Obama deserve the presidency. McCain is too old and Obama is a lier.

Babu   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

This is democracy. I am a republican voted for Obama but I respect others who are for McCain/Palin for their own personal reasons. Thanks

OhioForObama   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

It's comments like, "They don't know any better" is why I am thrilled we are about to have a black president. I am a white southerner in my mid-thirties and have had to listen to that racist crap my entire life. Obama is the best thing to happen to this country since JFK and Clinton. I am honored that this man is an American and about to represent us to the world. Say what you want but economics trump color any day of the week. Just look at the polling numbers.

Tim   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

To 47 year old voter for McCain:
I don't recall anything in the article saying the man was black.
You can stop with the racism and fear tactics. The election is over.
Save it 2012 when your cronies run for office again. You people have destroyed this country. I vote the republican party be banned and disbanded as the nazis were in Germany.

Michael   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

It looks as if Ohio, Florida, and Colorado will be deciding this election. What is interesting is, if the people are really suffering in these states, why is it that they are electing to stick with what got them where they are today? They are electing four more years of the same.

Sammy   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I will remain skeptical about the nature of the incident until things are checked out. If the other guy does have a legit reason to be there someone must have given him the paperwork. The reason I will remain skeptical… considering its only been a few hours… are things like how during the first few hours of the Oklahoma City bombing everyone said Islamics did it. Of course it turned out to be a white guy.

As for some of the posters here…. get off the racist comments you make. All you do is play into the stereotypes that say why groups such as the Black Panthers exist in the first place.

stupid dems   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

What magical thing is obama gonna do when he gets elected in, he can't even do half the things he says its a bunch of hype to get people who don't know anything to vote for him

josh in boise   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

just because someone was standing there doesn't mean he was anything. the story doesn't even say he was a black man. get off it…. a couple of you were right though…. non-story.

and quit drinking the non mentioned brand name high sugar drinks(dont want to cross copyrights) both candidates have major problems and it is a sad state in american politics when these are the choices we are left with. i hate elections when i have to vote for the lesser of two evils. i cant stand either of them and i dont think either one has americas best interests at heart.

Disappointed   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Look up "Liberal" in the thesaurus and here is what you get: Open minded, Broadminded, Moderate, Noninterventionist, Free thinking,
Tolerant, Generous

I am PROUD to be called a liberal, as I believe that this is what represents FREEDOM! Go Obama, us "Libs" are behind you 100%!!!

nick   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I really dont mind that a black man is running for president , but what erks me is that with all the allegations that have been thrown at obama , why hasnt thier been any security checks or pollygraphs given to obama , i mean for a man like him running for president why is he getting away with this , i know if i was getting a job with homeland security or nsa , they would have done a back ground search on me , its not fair

Mark   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hopefully some of the swing voters hear this "tip of the iceberg story" about the Black Panthers security and make the only credible choice – McCain!!

Steve   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

David, if Obama wins will you promise to try and learn to form an understandable sentence?

Matt in Toronto   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Its real sad to see that in the year 2008 race can cause such a division in a country. If only we could simply choose a leader for their vision for the country and not some preconceived notion that they will govern to benefit a particular race. A man born to black and white parents, raised by white grandparents is simply going to govern to appease black voters? I know that race is not an American problem but rather exists around the world. My hope is that Americans, who believe that they set the standard and the world follows suit (and are probably correct in this belief), can actually set an example that the rest of the world can follow… what a wonderful world it would be it we were all just friends and neighbors and not black, white, hispanic. Fantasy? Wishful thinking? You did land a man on the moon.

canadian for Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

No where in this article does it say that the person was black…
Who cares, nothing happened and he "left without incident"… for the rest of the world's peace of mind, let's hope the Democrats prevail today!!

jude   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

"The least educated voters will finally vote this year, and they will make an uneducated decision. God have mercy on this country." <— Didn't this happen in 00 and 04?

James in NJ   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I just wanted to say that I was at my polling station at 6AM and I voted for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. There were twenty people in front of me and each one was happy, hopeful, and even cheered as they left saying "Change is sweet!".

It feels good to be a part of history!

If you haven't yet go vote for Obama!

Citizen Twain   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I am white and I voted for OBAMA. Why would they try to drive away White Voters? We are voting for OBAMA in enormous numbers. This is just another scare tactic by the right wing. GO LIBERALS, we may be crazy, but we're gonna WIN!

Archie C. Williams   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

47yo male for McCain, you must be a nut, or someone that was just let out of a back room that has been there for 45 years..Man you are stupied.

Roger Sizemore   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't find any mention of the beret-wearing suspect's race.

Linnae   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

These comments are disgusting. I'm sure you start plenty of sentences with "I'm not racist, but…"

CB   November 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Everyone is fighting… Whoever did that was indeed stupid. I dont think intimidation factor is going to swing people one way or the other. Both candidates are good, but I happen to agree more with one over the other. For the Republicans bashing Obama, you guys did a mighty fine job the past 8 years havent you? Im sure either candidate will be better than the M.I.A. president we have right now.

obama supporter   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is just the type of thing that responsible jouralist should not be reporting. No one was hurt or arrested, it's a non-story that if blown out of proportion could make some people stay home instead of getting out to vote.

Hold On Change Is Coming   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Lee from FL….they can't keep it clean. The repubs are losing big time and they just can't take it. Sarah Palin, Joe the Plumber?!!? Is that the best they have? Boy are we the biggest jokes abroad. Now the logon and read this thread and others like it…..I defy anyone say racism is not still alive on both sides here.

It is my belief that McShames sticking it to the party one last time for not supporting him and his ideas over the years. NO one in their right mind would do what he has during this campaign. My niece who's a freshman in high school could have ran a better campaign that this.

Too bad sooo sad. But hold on change is coming….don’t worry about a thing.

K   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

CNN, it's called the Black Panthers and it's called a nightstick, a WEAPON!!! Try something new, like reporting the TRUTH!

CNN continues it's pathetic 24/7 promotion of Barack Obama. Journalism died in 2008. CNN helped bury it.

VOTE TODAY FOR A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, JOHN MCCAIN!

Giacomo M   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This Republicans sucked our country too long. It's really time for a change in many ways. McCain won't make it because the white house isn't wheel chair proof…HAHAHAH!! But on the other hand we want 'ABLACK MAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE' That's the change this country needs.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Riiiiggghhhtt…. all you people saying "non-story"/"non-issue":

I'm just SURE if it were a white guy wearing white robes (but hey! no "official" KKK insignia ANYWHERE, so he must not be!) and carrying an axe handle or nightstick or whatever, you'd have the EXACT same opinion. Riiiigggghhhhhht…….

Or if it were a white guy with a shaved head wearing green military-looking attire reminiscent of Nazi uniforms (but no actual Swastika visible) doing it, same thing…

I'm sure you'd all just be saying "oh its just a guy standing there, only loons would be threatened by it…"… sure ya would. Hypocrites.

Chris in CO   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I'm tired of the FEAR tactics we've been accustomed to over the last eight years since 9/11 for any GOD fearing child we know not to fear any man go out and vote for your choice that's the beauty of this democracy and great country we've come a long way since the civil rights era and there is still tons of work to be done be proud that we're making history this day!!!!! GOD bless

ready for a change   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

america it is time for a change and the time is now.. get out and vote for obama/biden. nothing left to say. HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Lina C.   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

There was a booth set up for children to vote in Radcliff, KY. Seeing the number of young children waitng to vote during the 2.5 hour wait, was the most beautiful sign of hope; for this country anyone could witness; can't wait to read the outcome in tomorrow's paper.

Karen   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

OMG are you people for real or just freaking out because someone else suggested it???? Wow – I must be a Black Panther because ask anyone where I work – most days I'm wearing black. Guess my laptop bag could stand in for a night stick so it is good I voted by mail so I don't get accused of intimidating Republicans….

I think that McCain is just delusional – his behavior over the last few months would certainly bear that out and Palin just needs to GO HOME to Alaska with her secessionist husband and LEAVE US ALONE.

hometowndemocrat   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I voted this morning in California and there were no lines at all.

I would like to thank all of the people across the country I am seeing on the news that are standing in long lines to cast their vote. Thank you for giving your time for the good of our country. You are true Americans no matter where you live………don't let anybody tell you differently!

OBAMA 08!

bob bradley   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

ha- leaving out the black panther part and describing someone as a man in a black outfit and beret, that;s just as ridiculous as omitting that someone is in the kkk and just saying " man in a white sheet".

tedious898   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

47yo male for McCain November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is clearly a member of the black panthers. This is the way blacks function. They know no better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
****************
These are the remarks of a complete reck tum. I wish these people would get psychological help before logging on

NJ   November 4th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Get these Fear Mongering Leftist Liberals out of this Country.

Dont Fall for the Black outfits, Beret and Nightstick-

Stand up to them and vote for the War Hero not the Socialist/Marxist/Communists

VOTE MCCAIN….

Alan The Anarchist   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

There is nothing in the article to indicate that the nut job was a Black Panther or a White Supremist.

It accomplishes nothing, but hurting your credibility, to try and lay blame with so little information provided.

All of the negative remarks made here in these comments at the expense of the Democratic Party only hurt McCain – Palin's chances of being elected.

Your time would be better spent constructively suggesting ways to improve our country, instead of pointing fingers and incredulously laying blame.

jj   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

just curious about the voter fraud. Ya know college kids voting in their college state and voting absentee ballots in their home state. How is that going to be resolved and stopped or cross checked to make sure we have an honest election, too many of the last ones have been a mess. They need to take at least 2 days and cross check the SS#'s of all the voters to stop the fraud.

AMY   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

MY GOSH…THERE ARE SOME HATEFUL WHITE PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG….

AND I AM WHITE…NO WONDER THIS COUNTRY INIS IN THE STATE IT IS IN…..

AND GUESS WHAT YOU HATERS…I VOTED HANDS DOWN FOR OBAMA!!!!

charlotte   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I resent being called a low life scum just because I am a Democrat. There are low life scum in every party, every social/economic level, etc. Grow up–politicians call each other names — must we continue and perpetuate this nonsense???

NO MORE TAXES   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Joey and Jarvis the dude probably thought it was a crack house.

cu buff   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

sketchy man standing there. It doesnt say that he was saying things to people, no threats, and he left when they told him to leave without a fight. I am not seeing why this is a big deal. He was a man standing there incase something happened, he was protecting the people. He just happened to have bad fashion choices.

Liberals Unite   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

@sarah — They did kick him out. That's what wrong with you people…you read only a little and we know what a little knowledge is……..a republican (dangerous).

Texas Lady   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I'm going home early and locking my doors and staying there. I'm terrified of what's going to happen next.

Intimidation against other races is not allowed, but if a white woman feels intimidated, then it's fine and can be ignored.

KC from Philly   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Wow, 47yo male for McCain, you are ignorant.

KayStar   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Why is it that we have a difficult time staying focused? This man didn't say he was black, white, or other. Why is it that it always has to be a black man? Even if it was, why is it that McCain's people couldn't have hired him? Think about it, why put a black guard with a stick at a black polling place? Stay focused!! Our country is in a mess and you worry about someone who the police didn't give a second thought to.

Justin   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Wow. One black guy with a stick in one polling place negates YEARS of voter intimidation from the Rethugs? I don't think so…

Voice of Reason   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

1) The man left WITHOUT incident when asked to leave by the police. 2) Nobody said the man was intimidating or threatening anyone. The news cameraman suggested to him that some people might see him in that light. So you sick right wingers, who are crying that this is a Black Panther —-oooh! scary!!— up to no good… Sit down! (In the spirit of national unity, however, I'm inviting you all to my place tonight, for dinner. I'm serving Sour Grapes Salad, a main course of Crow, and Humble Pie for dessert. RSVP)

vlad   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

He in fact, was black. Personal friends of mine told me he was hitting the stick against his hand and calling for "An end to white supremacy."

Instead of fighting the terrorists, elect someone who supports them!

ed   November 4th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

vic why not they they shoveh OBAMA down our throats day and night.

LouAnn   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hmm, looks like the unfiltered video didn't make it through the filter.

You can find the video on Y o u T u b e. It's called "Security patrols stationed at polling places in Philly."

That way, you can determine for yourselves without the media filter.

Jessica   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Sounds like the republicans on this page are intimidated by a strong black candidate and he doesn't have a night stick! Everyone has radicals Obama has this guy and McCain has Paulin! None of this has anything to do with Obama's Success tonight! American's are not ignorant just republicans!

david   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Go Obama. These comments are obviously from the same people that voted Bush into office and that all that's what the next four will bring if the McCain is voted in

Renita   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I believe that we should vote for a person who ran a good campaign, told us what he believed in and what he wanted to do for our country and to unite this divided world. I believe in Barack and all that he has told us and how much he loves the United States of America, I have read his plan and it is best for me and I will be voting for him and for change, in McCains own words he voted with Bush 90% of the time more than his republican colleges but when he campaigned for President all of a sudden he was different than bush, he has the same beliefs and that will not change. Palin was picked so that all of women would vote for him because no matter what our beliefs were just because she is a woman and poor Hilllary didn't get the nomination we would turn to him, anyone who would vote for McCain because Hillary didn't get the nomination was not voting for change in our politics and belief in policy change but simply because she was a woman, how sad. I am a vote for Obama and I am very informed and watched every debate and read every word of each of their plans and if half the people voting today did that, it would be a landslide for Obama for sure. Shame on any racist casting a vote against a black man for president.

ZELDA   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

" what appears to be a black outfit and beret"..that's it–I have tuned into cnn for the last time. Change is what we need and that means changing what is being put before our eyes and ears. This election season as been like watching The Stepford Wives.

Harris   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

It funny…any and all issues happen up north. In Tennessee, we respect each others opinion and right to vote. Plus, we are not intimidated very easily.

Joe Plumber   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

The country is screwed. Obama sucks and you will all realize it very soon.

Tony SFL   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Are you sure it wasn't Carl Rove?

True Blue Ohio   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

And if he was a Black Panther, so what. That's not beside the point. He was in violation of the rules. And having the night stick was inappropriate.

Elnene   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Usual Republican Fear-mongering

Musicpromo Glandale Ca   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Yea not a story…. When ask to leave he did. But pleae watch fax news and see what they are doing with this no story. They have carl rove saying all kind of crap… Who said this guy was a black panther anyway? Maybe he just likes black cloths.

Stephen R   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Perhaps an introduction to the new civillian militant force Obama has promised? Anyone study 20th century history? Wake up. See the video and listen to the dialog before you smite your keyboards.

manda   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

this is so sad. if a member of the klan, were to show up at a poll, just for " security" the NAACP would be there so fast it would make your head spin, and he WOULD have got arrested. So who really has the double standard??

VA Commonwealth   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Sam, the double standard is the Republican way. That's why I switched and am now a registered Democrat.

MN for Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

47yo male for McCain: "This is the way blacks function".

Wow, now THAT'S a ringing endorsement for Obama if I've ever heard one. Thanks, 47 year old male for McCain! Keep up those comments and make sure to take a picture of yourself when you open the paper tomorrow and see Obama raising his arms in victory. That picture would be priceless!

Stefanie, Texas   November 4th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I just went and watched the video on Youtube. You didn't catch this guy intimidating anyone. The cops apparently made him leave and let the other guy who didn't have a stick stay because he was a poll worker. This sounds like a non-story to me. No voter suppression here.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

its funny how neither one of the canidates ever looked in the camera and said +i love you to all americans.

stupid dems   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

So after four years and obama does a crap job of fixing our problems now without even doing anything about his new goals all you idiots will be complaing when he loses that they rigged the election, very sorry but you can have the popular vote and still lose an election. Don't try to talk about things you have no idea about

Ms. F   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Wow. Some of these racial comments are disturbing..

I can't believe people are that ignorant and narrow minded. Its so sad in this day and age for both blacks and white.

Jeff C   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I can promise you that Barack Obama would not condone this type of attire at a Polling Location. The fact that we are about to Elect the First Black President is proof that there is No Need for organizations like the Black Panthers. This election has even the playing field and there will be alot of Black Americans walking around with their head held high… Rightfully so, they have come along way in the last 60 years.

ZANE   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

it was truly amazing how low the Republicans stooped this election. John McCain, Sarah Palin , Ted Stevens, and Elizabeth Dole, all, I hope get their just desserts tonight …..out the door!

tedious898   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Stay cool Americans. This is our time! People just need to vote and lets all give them that chance.

Forget the political banter at this point. If you missed an opportunity to bash the opposing side this late in the game….come back in 4 years .

OK……? Now let's get the current administration packed and the place prepared for the next team.

Thanks for Playin…I LOVE AMERICA…HOW BOUT YOU?

Pat   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I read this entire article. Nowhere did it say this was a black person, nor did it mention that the person was a Democrat. With the type of campaign that John McCain and the RNC and Republican PAC have been running, it would not surprise me to find out, probably days from now, that this was a Republican ploy, trying to scare the public. In the beginning, I had a great deal of respect for Senator McCain. After the way he has sold out, and permitted these horrible commercials to run, trying to scare the American people, I am ashamed to think I ever thought he was a good guy. I talk to Republican friends every day who early voted for Obama because they are so ashamed of the behavior of their party, and of the outrageous comments that anonymous Republicans have made on the internet blogs. You can bet that most of the "stories out there" are fabricated. FYI, I am not African American, just a citizen who is shocked at what I have seen happening during this presidential campaign.

Greg   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

8 years ago, I commented that Bush would be our worst president in my lifetime (42 years) and was lambasted by those who loved him. I was called unpatriotic and all kinds of crap. My concerns were that Bush was too far to the right, idealistic with no common sense, and very unitelligent, among other things.

In most cases, I hate to say "I told you so", but its really too bad that I was right in this case. Our country is in such terrible condition and anyone with any sense could see it coming from the time he was running in 2000. Its going to take decades to fix his debacle.

Its about time people finally realize that it takes some common sense and intelligence to govern.

Tim in Seattle   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

And, judging by the posts below, the far right finally show their racist colors…these guys are the fundamental problem with this nation…thanks for finally showing us who you REALLY are…

Connie- Minnesota   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

OMG. I just read through all of the comments. It's not the man in the beret who scares me it's some of you folks. Go Obama/Biden.

MarkK   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

McCain will win! The polls are all wrong because of the Bradley effect. You'll see after we get the tally back from our computer systems that are manufactured by the same big corporations that have made me good $$ off the war. McCain will win – for America! For my permanent 7.5% tax on all the money I make in the stock market. Too bad for you suckers that have to work for a living.

Shaun   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Seriously! Are we so media hungry that this even rates a STORY? The media is just hyping things up so they can keep you tuned to this web site and /or station.

Chi4Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

To: "47yo male for McCain November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET"

Your comments sicken me. You sir exemplify what is "wrong" with America.

JLH   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Sorry folks….they were NOT hired to "protect" anyone. They were hired by Republicans to intimidate and scare away poor voters. The GOP is a VERY conniving, unethical organization…don't put ANYTHING past them!

Me   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Racism is alive and well in our country. It is very sad, and you are all to be pitied. Read the story. There is no proof they were affiliated with that organization.

Hammer   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

His name is JOE THE BLACK PANTHER. The media has just found out he owes back taxes and isn't a licensed Clubber

In the middle   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Get that guy out of there!!!

This is what gives us a bad name!

Jeff   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I think CNN has done a great job covering the election. They exposed Hillary for the power-grabbing shrew she is and the closet racist Bill Clinton is. CNN has also pointed the way to exposing McCain as a washed-up old has-been with archaic ideas that belong in the 20th Century.

CNN is the leader of progressive ideas and weeds out the GOP view for the bunk that it is.

Thank you CNN,

Please keep up the good work, and remember, the hard work is just beginning. Obama will need the same help from CNN in his presidency that you selfishly gave during his candidacy

I have nothing but praise and adoration for CNN in elevating Obama to the presidency. WE NEED OBAMA

Boomer   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Goodbye Caribou Barbie! Begone vile plumber! Back to the senate McCain! President elect Obama! Free at last!

Philly Phanatic   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Maybe he was a Phillies baseball player……we did win the World Series you know…

Delroy   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Only idiots vote Republican

converned   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

CNN scares me, to me you are biased and against the average, decent American. If you dislike America so much, why don't you locate to the middle east where there is a big need for people like you guys. Seems like you are trying to bite the hand that feeds you: America. Are you sure you do not work for the ACLU?

ThatOne   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Where is the vidio CNN. Put it up. The one I saw showed no intimidation. Come on. Put up or shut up. What about Fox News stalking William Ayers going to vote. Come on. Throw it all out there. How about all that voter registration material all over I-4 in Florida last night. Where is that story? How about Tim Robbins not being on the voter rolls in NYC after voting in the same precinct for 10 years. Come on, where are those stories? What can't fit it in? Gotta show that Joe the Plumber? Get real. Where oh where is there any real news stations. Ted Turner, get back to your baby and fix it! Please.

really?   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Come on CNN, your bias is showing again. Video of this incident is already all over the internet. Maybe you are upset because Fox scooped you. For everyone else, it was two black males, one with a nightstick. They were wearing Black Panther uniforms. They got into the face of the Fox reporter and some guy with a video camera. The police got rid of one of them. Come on CNN, report it right or do not bother.

Sean   November 4th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

All of you republicans that stuck "W" in office and completely screwed over the rest of the country can now sit back and watch as we put the United States back on track. Keep your rude comments to yourself, because quite frankly the rest of the world is sick of it. You had 8 years to better this country and failed miserably in doing so. It's just really coincidental that we havent heard a peep out of "W" in this election. McCain is no different. Just take a look around at the ecomomy, the wars, unemployment…..how could you even consider another bush/McCain. Go Obama!!!

Jurbs   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I decided who I would vote for once I heard that a terrorist group was quoted saying, "We hope and pray that Obama is elected as President." I'd rather vote for McCain- a man who refused to leave a POW camp until all 25 of his guys were rescued first. The guy knows how to fight a war- he can lead this country through the one we're in now. Regardless of who is voted into office- I just hope and pray that God places the right person into the role of President.

Frank   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Notice:They didnt show pictures of the men in their Black Panther uniforms…

Teresa   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Maybe he lost his mind and thought that today is still Halloween.

nobama   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why does this story not say who the man was representing. The Black Panthers.

Steve   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Oh wow. A trick from the Right Wing? Yeah that makes sense. We sent this guy out there to talk about how the white supremacy will end and a black man will be in office. That should get people voting for McCain.

Idiot.

Frankie   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Video's online. My link didn't post. You can search. The keywords are "Security patrols stationed at polling places in Philly" …

anyway, you can watch and draw your own conclusions.

Al-O-bama   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I saw this incident on TV at lunch, and it was surreal. First, the guy with the night stick, baton, whatever…what is he doing there unless he's trying to intimidate people, even if it is a Obama neighborhood. Glad the police got him out of there. Then the second guy, the legitimate poll-watcher, just sounded stupid telling the reporter they couldn't be there. The police were called on the news team, and it was determined that of course they have a right to be there, as much as a legitimate poll-watcher does. But on the other side of this, this isn't the radical 60s. Yes, there are still people who keep the 'Blank Panther' ideology alive, but the Black Panthers are a non-entity today, even if some official group does still exist. They're not out threatening voters, or setting off bombs. It's a stupid and horrible way to make a point during one of the most historic elections in America's history, but they have the right to do it. I can't stand these Panther-wannabes any more than I can stand the stupid wannabe-Klan hicks that are still extant here in Alabama. Funny how they think their causes are so different, when they're exactly the same. Racism does terrible things to feeble minds…

Hawk   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

He had probably just come from a World Series celebration. LOL

Kristy   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I agree with Pat! Hitler's rise to power came to a nation at a time when it was down – unpopular with the rest of the world for insighting a war and in the midst of a huge economic crisis. Sound familiar?

That nation was promised change, and boy did they get it! Be discerning, my fellow Americans, or lose your freedom… even to wear black and carry a big stick near a polling place…

Obama Voter   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Everybody!!!! Shut up and watch the election. God has already chosen the winner so deal with it. If it is a problem with who wins, move out of the country. If you are making $250,000 a year, you can afford it. Everyone else should be voting for Obama and giving him a chance. The world has proved in this election that if you have any percentage of black blood in your body, you are black. It kills me to know that some people will only vote for McCain because they don't want to see this big of a change. Most of you McCain voters are struggling with these high taxes and always will because you are selfish and racist. If you never succeed in life, blame yourself.

Obar   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I have seen Black Panthers before, and this guy sure was wearing the "uniform" as was his friend who is still at the polling place. You are naive if you think this was not an attempt to intimidate voters. If this had been a skinhead in Georgia, I gurantee it woud not be considered a "non-story".

NO MORE TAXES   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

For all of the white men of European descent, fear not my brothers for we have the ultimate power!! Its called our check books. Because the minute I feel like I'm getting screwed by this Country and the president I will make sure I lower my taxes through either lower productivity of creative accouting practices. Its easy to render a snake harmless, just chop off its head.

topflyer   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

What did obama mean by "CIVILIAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCE"? Is that anything like the blalck panther standing guard at the Philidelphia polling place?

student of change   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I honestly think that the man should hav been arrested if he really was intimidating voters. Everyone has a right to vote and have their own oppinions but either way it shouldn't have to be a race issue… Wat happened to the land of the free…people seriously

sbrezzz   November 4th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Previous post:

Pat November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

"We never questioned Bush for 8 years? Look what we got. Anyone who raises questions is shouted down (notice how the pundits overtalk their guests when they don"t agree?)

I think Sara is a fine young lady – serving our country is getting harder and harder to do – especially when you don't go with the mainstream.

Remember Hitler's rise to power – and beware."

Hitler?!?!?!?!?!?!

WHAT exactly are you saying Pat?

Proud to be American   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Thank you CNN for tracking these issues and keeping us up to date. We have learn that we are not going to let any votes get surppresed and with you keeping and eye on this Every American that votes voice will be heard… that is my prayer!

God Bless America

************************ Obama and Biden 2008 ******************* <== had to put that plug in (smile) now if you have not go and Barrack the vote!

Joe   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Why are you so afraid of saying they were BLACK PANTHERS?!

proud army and navy mom   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

The black panters were disbanned years ago.

There goes the undereducated repugs again trying to make something out of nothing.

Lest you forget the skinheads threatening to kill black people in TN last week. They were the real threats, these were a couple of citizens trying to do their job not to intimidate anyone.

Zess   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

All you guys need to do is go and get NWA's album Fear of a Black Planet. That will sum it all up in a nutshell. IT IS SAD! REALLY REALLY SAD.

sweetpea   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

i think this is so sad, if the klan were at a poll, just for "secrurity", well my god, the NAACP would be there so fast, it would make your head spin, and he WOULD have got arrested. So who really gets the double standard????

Obama2008   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Vote for obama we dont need another 4 years of bush. Mccain voted with bush 90% of the time. Save ur families from being murdered in the war. Vote for: obama

Mike   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

A "black outfit and beret"? GIVE ME A BREAK – THATS THE BLACK PANTHERS. Im sure if a guy showed up in a white hood and white robe, they would definitely be calling him a member of the KKK and it would take up the entire front page of the web site.

Tim from Colorado   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

BTW….I am a VETERAN and a Democrat voting for MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND PROUD OF IT. It's not about voting to fullfill a dead mans dream! It should be Country First!!!!!!!! You crazy Liberals are all Obamabots following the Messiah around like sheep. NOT ME!!! GO USA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LBW   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I just voted a little while ago. There was no security there. The only police personel were in line to vote. A stick is a weapon. That person had no place there other than to vote.

Jackie in Colorado   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I hope Elizabeth Dole gets her just desserts. Vote her out the door tonight!

anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

more like fear from the left wing, its like the bombardment of bias media always supporting Obama/Biden.

leo   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I don't think that "scare tactics" would be necessary in this neighborhood. It houses all different types of people. A very Diverse group of people who are likely to be voting Obama/Biden. It is probably someone that is taking it too far. A crazy person.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Vote for Ameica, LIP? Not sure you can make an informed decision when you can't even spell the name of our country correctly.

Donna   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

To Veteran for McCain – if McCain was so concerned for the veterans he would have made that his number one committment to correct the system while in the senate. He would have fought to have the best for the veterans, but instead he fought for the best for himself. He uses his captivity to play on Americans sympathy. If he had really done anything for the veteran system then they would not have found the medical facilities in such awful condition. If he had helped all veterans and seen to it that they were provided the best health care, paid tuition, better salaries, etc. then I would be on his side, but if you really think about it what has he done while in office, but be a yes man for Bush? He says he will take care of the veterans, well he does not have to president to do that, he can do it now as a senator.

Jo-Ann..New York   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

HELLO YOU PEOPLE…

NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!

THE BLACK PANTHERS ARE NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE, AND FOR YEARS…..ANYTHING TO CAUSE CONTROVERSY!!!!

YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GROW UP…HAVEN'T YOU HAD ENOUGH OF FEAR MONGERING FROM THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN….

THIS BLACK WHITE THING IS REALLY GETTING ON MY NERVES…

I NEVER SAW THIS IN ANY OTHER ELECTION..WHY…CAUSE THIS TIME WE HAVE BI-RACIAL CANDIDATE….IS THIS THE 21ST CENTURY OR ARE WE BACK IN THE 1950′S!!!

Mike   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Ever hear of the Guardian Angels?

Tory   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

GO MAac and Sarah …. I hope for a repeat of 04. I hope the pols as wrong now as the ywere then ., but wait the media reports the polls, we know who the media wants in office… it could be anybodys' game boys and girls … don't open your wine yet.

Ron   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I find it interesting that there is no mention in your online coverage that the man with the night stick was dressed in black panther garb. Had the man been dressed in a white hood I submit that you coverage would have been much different.

Gayla   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The Black Panthers have just as much right as the KKK to place their vote as long as they are not verbaly attacking people and are being respectful, their dress attire should not matter.
I am a white female and do not for any reason believe that they were there to intimidate white people as was said a few remarks back.

Thank you

mb   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Did you expect anything less from someone in PA they are trying to scare everyone into voting for Obama Not for me I want someone that knows something about the Military and he wasn't in it so there you go

Simon   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Ahh this is what happens with Obama-Mania. This is only the beginning.

Former_republican   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

You've got to be kidding! The black panthers doesn't exist. The fact that he left without incident may mean that he didn't really want to make any trouble but possibly waiting there in case trouble were to start by a McCain supporter. But seriously, it does look intimidating.

karen raleigh   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

why dont they ask for id in raleigh, nc

MISS_TX   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I THINK PEOPLE ARE IGNORANT FOR THE THINGS THEY DO……WHO WOULD HONESTLY GET SCARED INTO VOTING FOR MCCAIN I AM PRAYING THAT BARACK OBAMA WINS SO FINALLY WE AS BLACK PEOPLE CAN FINALLY MAKE HISTORY THIS IS WHAT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR FAUGHT FOR AS WELL AS MALCOLM X AND TODAY IS FINALLY OUR DAY

Bishop D.E. Robinson   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

What's with the censors—they were BLACK PANTERS

Dan the Man   November 4th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Beret?…I bet he's just a wannabe artist…

but unlike CNN, let's review the facts:

"appears to be a black outfit"
"beret"
a camera man
someone says "I think it might be a little bit intimidating that you have a stick in your hand."
diverse area of town…

hmmmm…is this CNN or Cinemax?

bob   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Remember Hitler's rise to power? Good grief.

Voter intimidation? No one reported any. This is so a non-issue.

This isn't an isolated incident? Because "there are stories out there that it is happening elsewhere"?

Halloween was last week–did you paranoids forget???

Joe from Philadelphia   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Not my polling place, but I don't live far from there in downtown Philly. We really don't have Black Panthers. Lots of other dumb racist African American groups (I'm called a white devil on the street a few times per year) – but no Black Panthers. Sounds like a legitimate poll watcher got a little carried away, taking his role more seriously than he should – and brought along a friend who also mistakenly thought poll watching was supposed to be confrontational.

ITdawg   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Wait…how do we know the race of the intimidator? That wasn't mentioned. It just said he was wearing black. And perhaps he was there to protect not intimidate. We have been inundated with stories about pollster bullies. Maybe they were softcore vigilantes. That's right, I said softcore.

kara   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

As a first time voter, I sure learned alot from this election. I saw exactly what the Republican Party was capable of. They are so full of anger and hate. I doubt I will ever beable to look at a Republican candidate without thinging of what they were in this election.

Betsy   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Was trying to tune into CNN to see if they give impartial election coverage. You were doing fine until that ridiculously skewed interview with Joe the Plumber. He is not a fraud, only asked a candidate a question, which thrust him into the spotlight. The interviewer intentionally misconstrued what Joe was saying and put contentenous words in his mouth, which Joe didn't even say. What is hard to understand about the principle of fair taxation, not pitting one group against another? Raising taxes for one group and then giving 'rebates' to others, some of whom don't even work, is Socialistic. No question about it. Nobody needs higher taxes right now, cut government spending. CNN could have a mix of viewers instead of just liberals if they were balanced in their reporting.

Steve   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

A new king is coming regardless there Joey D.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Previous post:

Pat November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

"We never questioned Bush for 8 years? Look what we got. Anyone who raises questions is shouted down (notice how the pundits overtalk their guests when they don"t agree?)

I think Sara is a fine young lady – serving our country is getting harder and harder to do – especially when you don't go with the mainstream.

Remember Hitler's rise to power – and beware."

Hitler?!?!?!?!?!?!?! What exact are you saying Pat?

gorn by any other name   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

This is what the official person on the scene has to say:

" Cathie Abookire, a spokewoman for the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, says the office is not investigating the matter, calling it a "non-incident." Abookire says, "We have had no complaints from any voters that they have been intimidated." "

Seems to me we ought to listen to the person on the scene with official responsibility, who is saying this is a non-story.

Or, we can listen to the flaming rightwingnuts as they dissemble in fear and agony.

JackH   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

It's probably one of Michael Moore's security guards. The fat slob must be trying to vote again.

obama's yo mama   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I ridicule Obama and don't get posted yet your blog is full of nasty McCain comments. I wonder who CNN would like to see win this election?

Chi4Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Black Man with a nightstick = "Crazy Black Panter trying to intimidate white America".

Why is this story such a big deal in the media; and on you tube??
Here we go again with more fear mongering.

angel   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

what about those of us who are educated and want to work for a living., rather than take a handout from the government, lets vote McCain and Palin. socialization of health care is not the answer to our problem.

LIP   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I'll try again to leave a little bit of trivia.
They are making (?) sacrifices in Kenya right now to insure that Obama wins. It's back to the stone age for us folks.
Please get out and vote and stop this path to madness.

Enlightened 1   November 4th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Wow, you people are INSANE! It was an idiot who didn't do anything to anyone. Let's blow it completely out of proportion and say he was a nazi, YEAH, a nazi sent back through time to crush America with a Go$#amn nightstick! My gosh, take it down a notch people, you are all ranting like bunch of moronic howler monkeys.

JLH   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

ACTUALLY they're a private (mercenary) security firm, much like Blackwater. I was listening to Ed Shultz on the radio and he was talking about how the GOP is hiring these very shady Republican-owned firms to "monitor" the polls. Really, they're only there to intimidate voters. Do you see the lengths through with the GOP will go to supress the poor and/or minority vote all to maintain power? This Republican Party is a mere shell of its former self. They're a sad, sick bunch.

Mark   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

"PROTECT OUR VOTERS, BE SAFE. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN" If that is what you think, then why are you voting for Obama & Biden. You should be voting for McCain and Palin if you want protection and safety.

yo lip   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Yo Lip, Don't give me no Lip!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

sandee in Portland   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

The guy was probably a republican. Seriously, if this was really a black panther initimidating voters, he would have been removed by the police or asked to leave. Two of them were dressed the same; one was asked to leave, the other was left alone. How you dress does not determine who or what you are or believe in. Give it a rest, people. If there's ever been a party who practices deception, it is the republicans.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

CNN – I copied a hateful comment from Rick and changed the word democrat to the word republican and you wouldn't even put it in moderation.

Guess we've always known you're for the old white, wealthy idiot.

Juan   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Hey PA Law. The black panthers don't exist as an organized group anymore? Better lay off the kool-aid and come to Dallas. The bp's are occasionally on the news around here and they carry shotgun's, not nightsticks.

bill from AT   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I hope everyone is enjoying the circus. Soon you might get some bread. Regardless of who is elected nothing will change. This is a game to keep everyone divided.

Donna   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Where in the story did it say this was a black man? It said he was wearing a black outfit.

VOTE OBAMA '08-stilltime left   November 4th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

GO VOTE FOR THE REALEST- OBAMA/BIDEN 08 THERE'S STILL TIME ;-)

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I'm praying for an Obama win.
And, at the same time, I don't like anything that can be deemed voter suppression or voter intimidation. Like
the misleading phone calls that tell people that if they show up to vote they'll be arrested OR
the flyer which says because of heavy turnout, Reps should vote Tuesday, Nov 4 and Dems should vote Nov 5. Funny, when do Indies vote?

So, that kind of stuff bothers me. I think Obama will win, and we don't want anything that will taint that likely victory.

Danny Keton   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

It doesn't matter if you're a black panther, white panther, yellow panther, or red — any color of a panther cannot withstand another 4 years of the last 8.

John from STL   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Black Panther? Chicago – style? You can't be serious?…One guy stands out there in a black colored outfit with a stick and you call it the BP party? WOW you are really paranoid…Barack is a new era for us and our country vs McCain represents more of the same type of politics…his campaighn showed that again and again. Perhaps you should take a moment to follow the rest of us into a new era…we are better people than that…Cmon Noah – rise above your ignorance or at least try…and Joe the plumber should shut up…his taxes actually go down under Baracks plan…he and Noah are brothers from a differant mother…

Greg   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

This past summer in Philadelphia there was a Black Panther rally against Obama because of his mixed ethnicity. The Black Panthers don't believe he is "pure" enough and took to the streets to protest against him. The chance of this being the Black Panthers is not that outrageous.

Stopbeingsoscared   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I guess that no one bothered to read: Abookire says, "We have had no complaints from any voters that they have been intimidated."

I hardly think that the boogeyman is out to get us, people.

Gloria Filerino   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Paranoia runs deep for all you losing Mccainn voters .shows he and sarah love Fear ,they got you all scared ! War hawks have a way of doing that Chaney and his lying banditts .some ole GOP LIES.

Que Quedas   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I voted Obama…..and man a feel better

Archie C. Williams   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Lee, don't be a fool. If the Black Panthers still exist the news will insure every person in the world know about them. But skin heads exits, neo nazis still exist, and they don't hide, they are all over the place including other organizations that are nothing but hate groups. If you know your true history. You will know the Black Panthers only existed in their own neighborhood to protect them from some cops that were raping women and controlling black neighborhoods. If they went out of their neighborhood they would have been killed..Man think about it, this was in the 60's and early 70's. Where were they going to go except to protect their own neighborhood from low lifes like you. Again but the KKK and others were all over the place and still is. Why not mention them MAN. Whats wrong with you.

Frankie   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hmm, looks like the unfiltered video didn't make it through the filter.

You can find the video on Y o u T u b e. It's called "Security patrols stationed at polling places in Philly."

That way, you can determine for yourselves without the media filter.

kfadams   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Gee….last time I looked, the only people I saw carrying night sticks were old white guys in sheets. What's wrong Republicans? You can dish it out, but you can't take it when someone else carries a stick? Have you ever considered the fact that he IS security?

Awful lot of racists jumping to conclusions. Guilty concience?

Thank you CNN   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Thank you CNN, this story was getting out of hand, I thought a whole gang of AA were standing out side the polling area beating up white people, hollering black panther! black panther!
I believe people are making things up by the hour on today.

please   November 4th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Jimmy –
first who cares?
Second, if you bother to do any research instead of just spewing right wing crap, ACORN is required by law (yes required by law) and one more time, REQUIRED BY LAW to submit ALL (all) one more time ALL voter registration forms submitted to their organization. It is not their place to pull out fraudulent registrations, that is against the law. What they do is pull the ones they believe need to be questioned and flag those for the state to look at. That is all they can do.

Seriously dude, get a life.

wb   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Joe was arrested for being a plumber in disguise after halloween.

Peter (CA)   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

@ Rick 3:54

No, Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and Wolfowitz are Republicans.

CNN NEVER Posts My Posts...wonder why!   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I saw the video online of this episode. It's obvious this guy is a Black Panther! I am very scared of what will happen if Obama wins. I am even more scared of what will happen if anything were to happen to Obama. I mean, just look at this guy and read this story!!!

Just out of curiouslty, I would like all people who read this post to truthfully answer this question: If you're so in favor of equality and change as your reasons for voting for Obama, then what is your position on gay marriage? How can you be for equality and change and not want to allow fellow citizens the rights everyone else enjoys? Answer – you're all hypocrites! Especially all the pastors and preachers out there who preach about equality, but seek to deny it to all people who wish to legally marry the person they love.

Humor   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

BO08 spells boob. Seems appropriate.

Bill   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Anonymous November 4th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

You need to leave joe the plumber alone

You could do a crying rant and send to Youtube, like "Leave Britney Spears alone" or you could recognize that "Joe" was nothing but a G.O.P. plant, that hates paying ANY taxes (e.g. 1300 tax lean on his home), has no intention whatsoever of buying his bosses plumbing business, (doesn't even have a license, or belong to the union as he has claimed). And from recent interview is a racist and a Semite rouser, to the point were even Fox news had to recant his idiotic claims! Leave Joe the Phony alone, I don't think so!

Concerned American   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Typical conservatives, scaring voters away by intimidation. The Republicans haven't won the presidential election fairly the last two elections and here they are trying to steal it again.

Ken   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Yes, this is all much ado about nothing.

Imagine the blood curdling howls from the left had two Klansmen been standing outside a polling place in Alabama.

Sure, no controversy at all. Pot, meet kettle.

Sadly, is is just a taste of what criticizing Obama will get you under his administration.

Make sure your papers are in order folks!

Joey D   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Go back to your caves neo cons, a new King is coming!

47yo male for McCain   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This is clearly a member of the black panthers. This is the way blacks function. They know no better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Henry   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

They will do anything they can to take your eye off the prize.

Get out and VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden 2008

4sure   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

The least educated voters will finally vote this year, and they will make an uneducated decision. God have mercy on this country.

Jarvis   November 4th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Black Panther?!? And here I was imagining a burly white guy that looked like a Marine, intimidating voters of color. There are a lot more white guys intimidating latinos and asians with threats of deportation than there are people of color scaring away white voters.

slickingdom in N.J.   November 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Another ATTENTION SEEKER that's what I call him. A black outfit and
beret doesn't qualify a person to be a black panther. It's about their
ideologies and philosophy . Let's get on with casting our votes and
shutting down that McCain machine.

Obama/Biden '08/'12

Two Guys   November 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Hardly a ground swell. Two self appointed overseers trying to be more than they are.

Jeff Ryan   November 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The article NEVER mentioned the man was a Black man. The article never mentioned race at all! He wore what appeared to be black clothes. This is another typical GOP offshoot dirty trick. Read "how to rig an election".

Darlis   November 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

How would these gentlemen know which white voters were supporting Obama, which millions are of course or he wouldn't have a chance of getting elected? So why would they want to intimidate white voters as you suggest? Doesn't make much sense does it?

Leigh   November 4th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Why will CNN not acknowledge it was a Black Panther? Seriously.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

That's your modern-day republican party…..every low-life scourge of society is a republican. Certainly not your father's GOP

irish   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I guess all you Obama supporters will be roiting in the streets when your man doesn't win.

VA democrat   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

In Indiana, two election watchers were ejected because they were only challenging the right to vote of democratic voters. At George Mason University in VA, 35,000 students, faculty and staff received a fake (though quite authentic looking) email from the provost of the university saying that election day had been moved to Nov. 5 (similar to stories about official looking flyers directing democrats to vote on the 5th). Since students at Mason tilt heavily to Obama, it seems likely a republican sympathized was behind this fake email, as they like were behind the incidents in the tidewater area of VA.

Look, I support Obama but I think all incidents of voter intimidation or suppression are deplorable. But you McCain supporters out there: please don't imply that only democrats do these things.

Judith   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I want to keep my God, my country and my money. They can have their "change." People are upset because people are only seeing what they WANT to see. God bless the U.S.A.

like nobody's business   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Exercise your 2nd Amendment right – a man with a beret and a nightstick ? Good luck.

Geraldine   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

How is it that Fox News identified the 2 black men involved in the incident in Philadelphia as "Black Panthers" and CNN leaves that information out? Free Press, Huh?

FeministForFairness   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

TE SAP, go see the video yourself. Don't just say "no one mentioned race…etc. The two men in question are in Black Panther uniforms and they are both African American. They don't seem crazy, but let's be honest, wearing a para-military type uniform and weilding a night stick is pretty intimidating.

Poll volunteers should not be allowed to cajole, intimidate or advertise for their preferred candidate. All of that is unfair and intimidation. The second fellow should be asked to change his attire or leave.

Valerie-N.C.   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

the election is about who will be the best for our country not about critizing the candidates. That's childish, GROW UP!!!!! If you are old enough to vote than you should know right from wrong. I hope none of you guys have children because I hate to see what you are teaching them. RACISM and STUPIDITY!!!

Nick   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

A nightstick?! LOL! I guess Black Panthers can't get a concealed carry permit like I have. Intimidation proof- courtesy of Glock…

Kristen   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

There are reports of potential riots in Ohio. I can tell you I sincerely have an issue with a man who will not touch a bible or even look at the flag furing the pledge, running our country. Is this truely something an american would do? There will be nothing but problems if OBama/Biden win this election.

Inohio   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

You would not believe the email I am getting from the McCain campaign today claiming that the polling process is under siege by members of the Black Panthers. Even when Obama wins, as he is going to, the Republicans are going to whine and cry and try to claim foul all the way. Funny how those "irregularities" were just fine when they helped George Bush get into the White House, though. Can't they just admit that their guy LOST???

dew   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

This is getting ridiculous! Too much chaff,….make it simple and just consider that one candidate actually respects the sanctity of life and one doesn't. I believe this says more about these two men than anything else. Please, choose life.

Jeff   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

In columbus, ohio, there are talks of riots wether obama wins or loses. Black or white, can't we all just act like adults.

Charlene Peterman   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I just watched a interview with one of your hosts (didn't get his name) at 3:50 Eastern Time. He was questioning "Joe" the plummer. He asked his question, Joe answered, and he began taking the answer and turning it into something completely different than what Joe said. He was rude and insulting to Joe. Joe kept his head and tried to answer all the questions. The host even began to insult Joe. What kind of an interview is this! I have always watched CNN (pretty much exclusively) up until this election. You (CNN) have not been fair and/or balanced in your reporting. It is a sad day when this is all we (the public) have in the way of news reporting. We depend on the media to give us ALL the news from ALL sides. You (CNN) are failing in that respect. I am ashamed that our (this nation) media has stooped to this low. We do have freedom of speech in this country but the news media is expected to be fair and unbiased except when it is stated up front that this is a commentary and not the news. I was so upset with the way "Joe" was treated, I felt I needed to state my views. A citizen should feel free to ask questions and state his opinion without being treated in this way. He is just an average citizen. What kind of president is this setting if we become affraid to ask a question because of how we will be treated. The canidates should be asked any questions that show us their positions, state their records, and mostly show us their character. Positions will change due to the times but their character is most important. Thank you for listening.
Concerned American Citizen,
Charlene Peterman

Carrie Pa   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Vote Obama/Biden!

Jules   November 4th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

'When McCain predicts his own victory he calls it "being enthusiastic, being fired up" etc. etc…When Obama has an election night rally, McCain critizes him for being pretentitious…Sounds like double standard to me '.

Amen.

PRAYING for a DEM VICTORY!! OBAMA 08!!

david   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

more fear from the right wing.

Sarah   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

What would happen if a white man in all white carring a hood showed up. he would be thrown out with no questions ask.

worriedmom   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

saw the incident on utube . Why doesn't CNN say what they really ar. Black Panthers and swinging a nightstick claiming to be security when they were asked. This is what I feared would start happening. Now don't get me wrong there are a lot of good people in this country but it is gonna be the thugs that take control! Thanks a lot, Liberals!!!!!

Joey   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Are you seriously trying to get people to think that Black Panthers are intimidating white voters just because the news reports someone in dark clothes is standing near a polling place? That's reaching even for you old school racists. No one benefits from that kind of rediculousness

USA Voter   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

McCain supporters– don't be intimidated. You have same privilege as the Obama supporters. Stay in line until you cast your vote. You'll reap the benefits tomorrow.

Tara   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

OBAMA ALL THE WAY.

Steve from Florida   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I am originally from North Philadelphia. There is nothing unusual about someone carrying a stick there….chill out people!…maybe the guy had a problem with walking….believe me, if there were a problem 50 would have handled it…

Butters   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I can't wait for this election to be over. Not because I particularly like either candidate, I just want all this junk to be done with. Life will go on either way, as it always does. Whoever wins will not honor half of their campaign promises. Both will do some things right and some things wrong. Both will inherit a heck of a lot of problems that they won't be able to fix. People will hopefully stop constantly living through politicians and arguing with each other. And a lot of voters will be dissipointed.

kinglywarrior   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Why are people saying it is "Black Panthers"? How do those two guys even KNOW who it is they are supposed to be keeping out or "securing"??
What it was, was two randomly dumb people looking ot be important or make the news…sorta like Joe the Pumber.

pssss   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

You still have time to vote, please do so and know that McCain is looking out for you!

We Are All Real Americans   November 4th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Let the guy with the certificate stay, sans nightstick. I don't care who he is or what group he belongs to, if he is certified he belongs there. otherwise, they need to hit the road. Keep it honest!

4sure   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I just hope people are happy once Obama is elected. Communism will not be fun. That is why I am moving to Canada. It is a joke. Yes Bush was bad, but lets not throw common sense out the window just to get something different. I am probably one of the few black people that will not be voting for Obama. I care more about the president then just what skin color is. I will Hillary was a candidate so we could get Bill back in the White House. Oh well, hello Toronto.

Dawn   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I voted and nothing had happened, and I do live in Pennsylvania. Remember the robo-calls about the Republicans vote tuesday the 4th and the democrats vote wednesday the 5th.. I have not heard anything about the Black Panther's in years…The GOP has been very good in deception.

By law no one is allowed to intimidate anyone, if they move quietly? Then it may not be the Black Panthers.

Obama/Biden08/12

jason barnegat,nj   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Are you kidding me? CNN why don't you report the fact that this was a BLACK PANTHER???? What is wrong with you people. SHOW AMERICA THE PICTURE OF THE BLACK PANTHER STANDING THERE WITH A NIGHT STICK!!!! I don't understand what your problem with reporting the truth is. There is also a picture of this "security" person giving the camera person the middle finger!!! What is going on with your integrity. PLEASE, I've tried posting numerous different times and my comments are never posted. Please have just a smidge of decency and allow this comment to be posted.

Joe   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I like how the CNN article calls them "wearing black outfits"? How PC is that? Call them what they are "Black Panthers". If the KKK was out intimidating voters you guys at CNN would be all over them but since CNN is in bed with the democrats they water it down.

joe   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

obama landslide 321 electoral votes,.. it truly is a great day in America

Jessica   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I had on a black outfit when I voted this morning. I'm a law abiding, hard working citizen. If I weren't missing the beret, would I also be the target of all this hatred talk? Be reasonable citizens, not sore losers. Obama '08

Please Vote Today   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

See, if more law-abiding citizens owned firearms and applied for concealed weapons permits, thugs like this would not come out of the wood-work.

"Thug" applies to people in black suits as well as white hoods.

No matter who you vote for, you should be allowed to do so without fear.

brian   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

PS- These guys were wearing an emblem on their chest that actually said: "New Black Panthers"…so how much more evidence do you need. C'mon CNN tell it like it is…."a man wearing a dark outfit"–HAHAHA…

nanapas   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The lack of intelligence by our registered voters is one scary thought! How can people so completely brainwashed or braindead?!?!? Wake up people! Do you truly keep your heads up your butt all the way through election day?!?!? Get real and get out and vote for the true American who deserves to win and represent America…McCain!! Not the one that refuses to salute the flag and wants to change the constitution! Good grief!!!

Marva   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I am much more concerned about reports that, in Virginia, voters may be illegally turned away because of malfunctioning voting equipment OR illegally being handed provisional ballots!

This is serious! We flaunt our "right" to vote … want to spread "democracy" around the world … yet, minority groups – specifically registered Democrats – ALWAYS seem to fall victim to "malfunctioning voting equipment", a shortage of paper ballots, or otherwise prevented from voting! Republicans wait in the shadows to challenge the validity of votes when their candidate(s) isn't doing well, but, as long as the Democrats can't vote, the Republicans are quiet!

Regardless of who wins this time around, Americans concerned with the preservation of their fundamental right to cast a vote for the candidate of their choosing, should organize and begin ensuring, first, that the electoral vote is abolished and, thereafter, ensuring that the voting process ACROSS THE NATION is uniform … whether ballots be paper or electronic w/paper trail .. the process itself should be uniform throughout the nation!

Jim   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

"Intimidating"? No, try ridiculous. Some Guardian Angel wannabe with a bit of a complex trying to fool himself into thinking that he has some authority … for a day.

Then tomorrow, it's back to stocking shelves at Target fantasizing about that cop job that never was…

Bill Thompson   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

He'll never admit it, but John McCain should have dumped Sarah.

CHANGE YOU CAN WAIT FOR   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

OBOY THE LIBERAL BLOGGER NAZI'S HAVE ARRIVED, JUST WAIT YOU ARE GOING TO GET LIBERALS ACROSS THE BOARD. I'M A DEMOCRAT BUT ONE PARTY RULE- RECIEPT FOR DISASTER ON THE HORIZON, WAIT TILL 2010 WHEN THE FULL IMPACT OF LIBERALISUM TAKES EFFECT. NO MONEY FOR BAILOUTS AND NO GOOD NEWS. ALL THOUGH JUST THINK WE WON'T BE CUSSING GW., IT WILL BE BO YOU SUCK THATS CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN, HA HA HA NOW ITS THE LIBERALS TURN .

Alex   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Watch the video in youtube and you decide…

kendrick   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Whomever this man was needs to sit himself down. What are you doing? What security do you need to have? This is a polling place there is nothing going on but casting votes. With cameras everywhere I am sure no one is willing to do anything stupid there. Now what could happen is votes not being counted for, people not given correct ballots, or complete ballots. Those things occur in the building not outside. So again I ask what the hell are you doing? Please go sit down and stop making a fool of yourself, and give no reason to have your race "whatever it may be" made a fool of even though they will not think of it aimed at them but America will.

4sure   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I just hope people are happy once Obama is elected. Communism will not be fun. That is why I am moving to Canada. It is a joke. Yes Bush was bad, but lets not throw common sense out the window just to get something different. I am probably one of the few black people that will not be voting for Obama. I care more about the president then just what skin color is. I will Hillary was a candidate so we could get Bill back in the White House. Oh well, hello Toronto.

jim   November 4th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The real question is, how fashionable were these so called "berets"?

Al Heskett   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

What a crock. "A man…wearing a black outfit.."…the fellow that called the police was a poll watcher, who described the "man wearing the black outfit" and told reporters and police what the man said and did. You can see what he reported on FOX.

Let's not report anything derisive about people who need to be reported about CNN.

It will be more of the same after this election and for a very long time to come.

CNN is so chicken. What hypocrites.

USA USA USA   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I wonder how many Xanax's McCain took today hahahahah ….

We need change, McCain, Bush and the Republican gang bangers sucked this country dry ….. what a scam …..

GO Obama!

NS from PA   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

GO OBAMA/BIDEN! Praying for a BO victory in PA!!!!

robert   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

it is too bad the man was not arrested.

Steelerfan   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

watch the youtube video. I think white racists would do this type of crap to scare black voters. In PA, I would not be suprised. I hate racism. -

White mama for Obama

PC 11   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

haha that guy would not have wanted to try to scare me away hahaha

Thomas   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

So now anyone wearing black and a beret is a black panther?! Get real. The key is "We have had no complaints from any voters that they have been intimidated." So all you republican idiots can stop claiming racism, intimidation (which none of you can spell correctly), or asking for him to be arrested (no crime was committed).

If you had focused all this energy on finding a decent candidate then maybe you wouldn't be in such a position of desperation right now.

ROSE   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

WE NEED TO SEE A BIG CHANGES WITH HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND NEED TO SEE HELP FOR THE CHILDREN THAT ARE IN SCHOOL MY SON NEED THE HELP

worriedmom   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Saw the video on drudgereport.com and yes it is very intimitading! They were Black Panthers outside the door and the guy was swinging a nightstick stating he was security. This is exactly what I have been fearing! This was in Philadelphia. And we are accused of being racists because we vote for McCain! Amazing!! Well you will get what you wanted!

jAYjAY   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

It's good this is pointed out. How many votes did this stop?

how many votes have been supressed by …..machines flipping votes…….not enough machines?………….organized misinformation?………purging votors from rolls?………….
why are all the voting machine malfunctions in major (black/hispanic) districts?

Rose   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Go John & Sarah !!!!

Steve   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

See…..

Voter supression is not just a GOP tactic, sadly it has become all to commonplace in general.

This honestly makes me wonder what Obama supporters are going to do in the unlikely event he does lose.

A Republican voting for Obamba   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Sarah Palin…Why is her medical records not an issue? What is the vice-presidential candidate trying to hide? She claims that Obama is hiding things…She might want to clean out her own closet. I am surprised that the media is not all over this…a letter from a doctor is acceptable to the media…not to me!

vote OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

OMG…are you serious?
ummmmm…i have on all black today…does that make me a threat, or a black panther?
Some of you are ridiculous…and need to be ousted along with that coo-coo Palin to your own island, where you can all live in a fantasy land together!

so so sad!

Stphdys   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Noah you don't have a clue to about any thing in Chicago because if you did you would know that Obama is not connected to the machine. In fact many of the machine poweres weren't going to support him until Hillary was removed. You need to research instead of reciting some thing some one told you. You need to grow up and learn to thing for your self. Please don't vote for Obama we don't need your vote. People that have a box of hair for brains are a waste of time, and it's time to move on.

mccain's affirmative action pick   November 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

idiots!

winner   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Fox news is currently running this story as a black panther that was intimidating voters.

JAYNE   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I look for alot of voting machines to malfunction especially in key battleground states. It's the last cheat card left to play by the Republicans. And play it they will.
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

ciara mc crory   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

i agree wholeheartedly

Are we in Russia?   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Americans have come along way… we fear no one! answer for no ones sins. Land of the free!!! never more proud, than today. I voted for the best man for the Job . (Obama/Biden ) The world will watch us rise high and gain the respect we lost.

Tim from Colorado   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Vote NO for OBAMA – bin – BIDEN. They will sell their souls along with the USA and they will spread your wealth. I want to decide who gets my wealth and how much. Obama has SO MANY questionable friends…..WHY???? He is not even a US citizen!!!!!!!!!!

VOTE MCCAIN / PALIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryan   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

That will also be the scene for the public "union votes" for employees of small companies. Vote for the union or you will be wearing this nightstick!

PG   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

The reason I rarely visit CCN is due to the un-educated Republican fools that post here. The ignorance these people spread is mind boggling. See ya I'm outa here.

rebmtb   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I agree with anonymous from wisconsin!!!! Nothing happened.

People need to vote for the right reason not color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

voting for a change!! also praying for an obama victory from Wisconsin

Brian Raben   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I am just laughing at some of the idiotic comments made on here. You left wing morons are actually trying to justify guys holding sticks yelling people at the door when they are trying to vote.

Ill bet your not upset to hear that voter officials in places like Dayton Ohio are telling Elderly that voted for McCain that they should change their mind before turning their ballot in.

What I dont understand is the left wing whackos out there that want Obama to be elected, and cant even mention anything factual about why they are voting for him other than the fact he says he is a democrat, when is actually a commuist.

TN4McCain   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

He shouldn't have been that close to the entrance without proper ID. We are supposed to represent fair elections around the world and you know this was meant as intimidation…plain and simple. But remember this:
Rev. Martin Niemoeller, a German Lutheran pastor who was arrested by the Gestapo in 1938 wrote, “In Germany, the Nazis first came for the communists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a communist. Then they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists and I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one left to speak for me.”

Billie   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

What;s wrong republicans? Can't take a taste of your own medicine??!?!?!?

I have on my car "Vote for Obama" and I caught a guy trying to rub off "Obama." So….some black guy scared you in Philly??? Your party's legislation has been terrifying people for years!

I agree, this is not a story….nor is this a clean fight…

vf   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

It doesn't matter who the man was or what he wanted to be claimed as,what matters is he was asked to leave and he left without incident,so basically no one was intimidated or let it bother them that he was there,people still wwent in and voted,and for all you racist people leaving your disgusting remarks you all really need to get a life and just accept that america is fed up with this crap from the republicans and we all need a change!!!!

DYVINE   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN 08′ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I CAN'T WAIT… TIME FOR BUSH TO PACK UP AND HEAD OUT!!!!!!!!

DYVINE

sammy   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

just who are people praying to when they pray for an obama vote? Are they sacrafising chickens and bulls too? (this has been reported as standard Obama family practice in Kenya)

If I wanted to be a socialist I'd move to Europe.

If America elects Barack Obama, where can a real American go to live in a land that is free, a land that treats all equally…. a land that doesn't murder 1.2 million of its own babies every year?

sammy

Amanda   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

You know, I am reading through these comments and realizing how thankful I am that the McCain voters are the ones with brains… It is so obvious that the ones pointing fingers at other and calling them "racist" are the only ones making race an issue (Obama voters)- as most always. We do not fear black men in berets with nightsticks – we only fear that this country could possibly be run by a group of people just like the Obama voters – ludacris and ill-informed… bring it on Barack Castro!!!!!!!

Chi4Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Umm,
So this is what the Republicans have been complaining about all day???

One nut case in Philly, does not constitute Voter Disenfranchisement by the entire Democratic party.

topflyer   November 4th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

What does Obama mean by "civilian national security force"? Is it anything like the black panthers encountered at a polling place in PA?

Joe   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Obama respected the Kitty Hawk '03 venture while McCain ran into 5.5 years trouble as Hanoi POW. Troubles continue in Watts, but Newark has rebounded since the latter 1900's. May all of us vote to keep the rose from falling off the bloom.

GO McCain!   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Well if the Panthers can intimidate people then bring on the Klan! The last thing this country needs is for Obama to be president.

Not liking either candidate   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Castro's campaign motto was : TIME FOR CHANGE

Maria   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I just love how it took CNN hours to even report this, and Fox had it over 3 hours ago. I'll put money on this story not even APPEARING on the MSNBC website.

I see a pattern emerging here – kick off reporters of newspapers who don't support you, put in people from Ebony magazine, bring out the Black Panthers, dig up lies about a normal man who DARED to ask you an unscripted question.

Welcome to the Obama-Nation.

ILS SC   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

That's your modern-day democrat party…..every low-life scourge of society is a democrat. Certainly not your father's democrat party.

Yes Rick another pearl penned by a Republican. Your party has done more damage to this country then we will have time to repair. Try not to cry to hard when ole' cranky pants gets his A$$ kickeed on national tv…….

Karl   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Relax folks! It'll soon all be over: no more Mac Attacks or that sickening feeling that goes with it, no more Airheads giving us geography lesson about her state. And freedom! Freedom from eight years of darkness. Come what may, it can only get better.

Michelle   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Those repubs are such a violent group of people. It would not surprise me if that were a McCain supporter.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Rick Sanchez was a real jerk to JOE the plumber. His finances does not prohibit him from asking a hypothetical question to Senator Obama. Is this what we are going to have if Obama is president that a citizen cant ask a question without being ostracized or a news station is boycotted because they ask a tough question. Rick is cuban and maybe he should remenber that his folks live through that at home.Now i know why i dont routinely watch cnn

Peggi   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

come on CNN…intelligent people are SICK of Joe the plumber. I am sure there are much better stories to report.

Stephanie   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

It's time for a change America….GO OBAMA!!!!

Dennis   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I was on the bus with this guy this A.M. He is one of the leaders from the new "black panther movement". Also keep in mind that he doesn't support Obama (he actually hates him) and he doesn't support McCain (because he is white). I asked the guy this morning while on the bus if he had voted for McCain..He looked at me with the look of death and told me to "get the **** out of his face"…LOL

James   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Just another story to fuel the fear-mongers. This election is going to get sorted out, and the landslide that is to come will come, and America will be better for it. The Party the runs the country down is getting voted out. Just as it has always been and should be. People are calling Obama such a radical, but he's so more moderate and stable than anything the Republicans have put out in the last 10 years or more.

RC   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

That is a bit much. Leave the black outfit , beret and nightstick at home. Voting is supposed to peacefull.

Dave   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

RE: PA Law: Black Panthers don't exist as an organization anymore? Funny how they turned up, as a organization, in the Duke rape case, marching, ARMED in the streets. Next you'll tell me that the KKK doesn't still exist as an organization. Since I am color blind, I see no difference between the KKK and the Black Panthers at this point.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Just call the dude what he is——British Petroleum!!!

Tre'   November 4th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Great, I'm glad they were there. I looked at the YouTube video and there was a guy whereing a white shirt (probably KKK) who was probably intimidating black voters. We need to get out and take up our own arms like this brother. If I see any supppression, I'd do like this man and get me a knight stick to fight back.

jim   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

this is what the people are in for and they cant even grasp it…..this is going to be the biggest scare in american history….they think there layoffs now,you wait…..

30-m-PA-voted McCain   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Several news sources note these were black panther members. When one man approached the black panthers one of the black panthers said, "a black man will win no matter what, " and, "we're tired of white supremacy." Isn't that nice? I guess we can look forward to more of this if Obama is president (sigh).

Carol   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

""We have had no complaints from any voters that they have been intimidated." sic

———————————————————————————–

The only people making claims of Black Panthers and complaining are McCain supporters from several states away.

No one mentioned race and the description of the one person could be anything. Really grasping at straws aren't you?

Cory   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Where did the terrorist Black Panther get poll observer paperwork? Did the Democrats hire them?

Tom Woolf   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Pat – I'm not sure if I should suggest you get of whatever drugs you are on, or that you take your prescribed medication…

Tom from Texas   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

"THIS IS GOOD SECURITY WORK, PROTECT OUR VOTERS, BE SAFE. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN"

^^^^^That is scary. This is not security it is intentioanl intimidation!!! Completely unAmerican and completely deplorable. I don't care whose party their from…..that's just sickening.

Milly   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The fix has been in on this Election for 2 years . George Soris Bought and paid for it.

Nicole   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

GO McCAIN/PALIN!!! We need someone to actually help our country not hinder it and make it a joke! They are what they are and it just shows where we are headed if NOBAMA is elected!

Sherri   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The mexican newspaper that predicted that "Obama Wins" got it right.
And as far as the democrat party of our fathers goes, get a life, my father was a die hard democrate, dixiecrate and he would be proud to see Obama win, in fact he predicted it over a year and half ago, before he died! Put that in you pipe and smoke it!

Ben   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

What's the big deal? A black man standing around and people got scared – yeah he probably was a Black Panther. Even us liberals think those guys are a bit wacky.

Read the story – the police were called and the man was asked to leave without incident. Nobody reported feeling threatened and the man has left. This isn't evidence of a grand "Black Conspiracy" to steal the election – there are just as many reports of black voter intimidation in other parts of the country.

These stories are going to come out but they're ISOLATED incidents that should and will be handled by local law enforcement. They aren't indicative of *either* party trying to "steal" the election – just misguided folks who are worried about their voting rights or who think that they're somehow "helping" their side.

brian   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Go to philly.com for the real story. These guys are known/public members of the "new black panther party" in philadelphia. Its ridiculous that CNN won't tell the truth…THEY'RE BLACK PANTHERS

Nicole   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

GO McCAIN/PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

steve   November 4th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Would you please stop calling Senator Obama an African American! He is half white and half African. Would that not qualifies him as a mixed! I am very surprise and helas frustrated how many times some of the news anchors keep referring Senator Obama as the first African American to run for GOP. We all know that his mother and grandparents are white! Are they ever going to stop using the AA word mentioning of OBAMA?

MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

There is going to be so many, many things going on with this election.
I WILL NOT vote for Obama. However, people need to leave everyone alone. This whole process from start with these two candidates has been a real mess. Nastyness from both sides,. The media have ruined this whole thing and have not been fair to the Rep. Its all one sided. These new organizations needed to stay out of it all and just report the news. PERIOD

McCain in PA   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

All the cars with McCain bumber stickers were keyed today at my polling place in PA … several were leaving when they saw what was happening. The poll workers just told me to "vote at my own risk"

Stacy from Loudoun County VA   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Good job, voter intimidation on either side is not welcomed or tolerated. So for all you people claiming that these are "Obama's Henchmen" or whatever, shame on you for race-baiting and for those saying "what are you afraid?" shame on you too! Now, go Senator Obama and Senator Biden!

Philly Gal   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I'm from Philly, and there are no Black Panthers here. Get a grip, folks. The DA said it was a "non-incident" and no one was intimidated. The world is not coming to an end. You're getting a little overwrought. Not good for the heart.

brian   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Blessed are the cheese makers..!

Russ   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Guys…. Nowhere in this article does it say that he is a Black man.

Matt   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Quit soft selling it CNN. The man in the beret with a nightstick was a Plack Panther. Have some standard of journalistic integrity and not try and cover up who he was and what he was doing.

Jeanne   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Maybe it was someone who wanted to sabotage the voting machines.

Stop Tax Exemption Fraud   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hey Jimmy – why is the Catholic Church donating money for any political reason? That violates the Church's tax exempt status. If Churches want to get political and impact public policy then lets put all their property on the tax roll and use the money to balance the deficit.

Jessica   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

OH PLEASE GUYS!!! This is a single crazy guy! The Black Panthers have not been an active force since the civil rights movement. Don't believe the hype!

Mike in Columbus, Ohio   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Why would Democrats be trying to scare away voters in a mostly Democratic neighborhood?

pleeeaseee   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

How do you know this wasn't someone from the McCain team? It doesn't say whether this person was for any particular group. Stop stereo-tpying people!

Patrick   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

What in the name of Sears Portrait studio hell kind of ignorant comments are these?! It was reported there was a man in black (like the old "Suspense" radio broadcasts) – not a black man!!

James   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

CNN,

What appears to be a man in black clothing etc? COME ON YOU LIBERAL MORONS. He is a black panther and he is there to intimidate people that are not of "color". I think CNN is racist.

Renee   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

What a mess the Republicans have become.

Dealt, Lisbon   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Much more intimidating (and I'm thousands of miles away) is McCain saying that "We never give up (thump) We will win (cough, stump, stump)." Even if he loses he won't go away???

missouri   November 4th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

this is ridiculous. people should be able to vote without people like this intimidating them. there needs to be more control over situations like this and in my opinion they should have standards as to what these voting poll watchers and workers wear when they are doing this- come on- this is important. dress respectfully and respect other people's opinion without trying to intimidate them to vote your way.

Little white girl   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I have some black clothes and a black beret. Does that mean that I'm a Black Panther too?
Some of you people on here are ridiculous.

Praying for an Obama/Biden victory tonight!!

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Men in black with berets and night sticks……I'm voting for McCain !

This stinks, but....   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Hey guys, trying to intimidate voters really stinks, but remember…

in Virginia, Republicans were caught handing out official-looking fliers saying that (due to large turnout) Democrats are supposed to vote on Wednesday, instead of today.

You don't need a nightstick to disenfranchise voters.

Also, this is one small incident in a sea of optimism and positivity.

Concerned Voter   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

So first a CNN reporter posted saying a Black Panther member, then it gets changed. I guess the CNN editors finally caught a glimpse of the article – and we know that the CNN editors can't have anything posted that might in any way hurt their precious candidate.

Beak   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Well get used to it.

Brooks   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Obamavoter- I'm an Obama supporter too, but come on man. Do some reading. Jeb hasn't been Gov. of Florida for a while now. Please stop making us look bad think/read before you type. Now lets get back to making history. This is going to me an amazing day.

fj in PA   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Pleaseee this is such rare incident, don't act like all obama supporters sit outside polling places with sticks to imtimidate people. You all are clinging to anything you can get to justify why john mccain is going to lose. Pack it up and get over yourselves. Then get the hell out of the white house, president obama is comingt through!

Sonixfan   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Jimmy can't spell…

Roger   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Look out America!!! If NOBAMA gets it, Hang on to your wallet!

Waterlewd in TX   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

CNN should change there slogan to "Every little problem gets magnified here. CNN."

Kristin   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Not this time!!! Fired up and ready to go for CHANGE!!! They can use all the intimidation they want but it will not stop destiny!

Obama/Biden08

Jeffrey   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Someone here said to leave Joe the Plumber alone? He just voluntarily spoke to CNN today. He's as much of a media hound as the rest of the crooked GOP. Thank God they're going away for the next 4-8 years after today. Let 'em take Joe and Palin with them.

J from NY   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Very Odd. But my vote goes for Nader/Gonzalez 08

Lady Mac   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

the video is on youtube…go see for yourself

Paul DObro   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

owww a black man with a stick, RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN

fear no more
Obama 08

Patriot   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

This election has disintegrated into a circus where the issue is the first black president or the oldest president. My question still is where is Obama's experience to lead on the world stage? The president is commander in chief of the armed forces…from where does Obama draw his experitise from? McCain's record in this area speaks for itself. This is not a popularity contest…if it was elect Robin Williams and we all can get a good laugh. But this is serious business with our next 4 years at stake. The world looks to the US for leadership and this is in jeopardy if we elect the president with no concern for his foreign affairs experience.

Joseph   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

The thing that gets me is obama voters will celebrate with some md20/20 and crack tonight and tomorrow they still wake up black so let them celebrate one thing. They'll soon realized that they been dissed and start calling bama uncle tom in 2 years when alls they get from him is a bigger piece of govt cheeze.

Rob   November 4th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

There's your change for ya. If Barry can't bring it in with the dead vote and people voting multiple times, just bring in a couple thugs to threaten people.

Nero fiddled while Rome fell. Barry will be dancing in Chicago with Oprah and Diddy while America falls.

P.S. Chicago can say goodbye to the Olympics. They'll be rioting if Barry steals the election, but even more rioting if enough sensible people vote and tell the Failed One he's nothing but hot air.

obamaisafraud   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

You can clearly see the "BLACK PANTHER" uniform, medalion and beret in the video. You can also see the night stick and the menacing tone in the video.

I WANT TO KNOW WHY IT'S NOT ON T.V. & AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE CNN!!!!!!!

If this was anti-McCain you would have a crew and it would be non-stop until the FBI and Homeland security were all over it.

independent for Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I just saw the video on Fox News, umm exactly on Fox News. Who cares Republicans did it last 2 elections. Democrats turn. Just push them out of the way. simple as that.

Kelly Joyner, Warner Robins, GA   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I think he was a Republican trying to make Dems look bad. This story is all over Fox News as BLACK PANTHER INTIMIDATION. I read it about 3 hours ago.

Peter (CA)   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

No place for this behavior on Election Day.

No place for voter suppression of any kind. (And yeah, all those flyers telling Democrats to vote tomorrow are not just a joke).

McCain Palin   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Quit suppressing our votes. Vote McCain Palin, a team that won't foster socialism, invite illegal immigrants, provide socialized medicine, raise your taxes, or sit down with outlaw regimes.
Only McCain Palin!

pm   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

prob no worse then the bs the gop will pull this time around

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, VOTE A STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC TICKET!   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It did say one of them had a certificate and that made him legit even if he was "barring" the door.

Sounds, to me like some F@@k the News ploy.

Obviously, the DA felt the same way.

Jill   November 4th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

That stupid Joe the Plumber really thinks he's going to be the next John Wayne. What an idiot he is.

GlenR   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Stop whining McCain supporters! One guy at one polling place is nothing compared to the phony 'you'll be arrested for parking tickets when you vote' and all the other sleazy tactics the GOP uses every election. Your phony martyrdom is silly.

Elizabeth--a military wife for CHANGE!   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I can't wait for tomorrow morning when I can wake up knowing we will have a president who will bring change. I can't believe all the misinformation and downright lies that are being spread to uneducated/uninformed voters out there. Stop being afraid! CHANGE is a beautiful thing! Let's rebuild America.

Avraham Clemintz   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Come on! Get it right . . . the guy was a Black Panther there to intimidate white voters . . . the liberal media including CNN is sooooooooo sleazy

Kate   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

CNN cannot be trusted to report on Obama. It blatantly ignored this story all day long and it was the biggest "voter problem" of the day that CNN asked its viewers to report. So if it is scrary, threatening Black Panthers blocking a voting entrance, that is not problem enough for CNN? The bias is absolutely unbelievable.

Allan G.   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

For the elections of 2012, Obama will have it like the unions want it, no secret ballot. You either vote for me, or get tossed. At least you won't have to worry about a guy with a stick, the military will be watching. Obama will then get 100% of the vote just like Sadam Hussein got in his last election. I wonder what country will eventually come to our rescue.

thomas bentley   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

GO Obama..Beat MCCan't

lisa   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

o please give me a break Obama will be in the house!!

Phil in KC   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I'm very concerned and disappointed by the various under-handed or intimidating actions I've been reading about today. I'm sure these are a minority, but they put a question mark over the election if the vote is close. These text messages and fliers that have been handed out telling Democrats to vote tomorrow, for example – how many elderly or gullible will be fooled into thinking that is real? Could that be enough to create a different outcome in those states and, consequently, in the election? This is being pooh-pooh'ed, but I think it's a very real threat. The culprits need to be tracked down and prosecuted. Make an example of them and it won't happen again.

Mark   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

McCain sucks i hope he doesnt win this country will be headed down the hole even worse if that war monger takes over

Hillary supporter for obama   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

LET'S BE POSITIVE NOW!

NOBAMA   November 4th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Kep it clean. They were right to kick this morone out, what does he think this is a militant meeting……There's so many crazies out there…

nicci   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Since when do they need "security" where people are going to cast their votes?? This was clearly done to intimidate voters, also how can anyone say that this is not about race?????? Why is it that when you say that you are voting for McCain you are a racist? People are voting for Obama based on his race, there are tons of people that have no clue about any of his views on ANYTHING, they are voting based on race and race alone. I would love to see a black president one day but this man is not the right one. He is absolutely the wrong man for the job. He couldn't even make ONE state better, how is he supposed to better the country????

GO McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Open your eyes and be fair…no matter what side you are on. Noah would not be saying such malicious things if all of the candidates were white. When will people like you get it, we might make some progress in race relations. Stop the ignorance and do something to fix the problems instead of contributing to them!

Tiff of lithia springs   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Did the guys say that they were black panthers.

Tony you are just makin' things up. Obviously a Palin fan. Spewing devisiveness and oppositions.

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

GO OBAMA!

Nan in NV   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Neither McCain nor Obama have anything to do with the actual voting process. If you have a problem with that, including security, do something constructive for once and contact your state's official election committee or your Secretary of State.

Micah   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I recently visited Kentucky. Factories had closed and I saw alot of depressed areas with McCain/Palin signs in front yards. I guess things airen't be that bad, afterall, the people are sticking with what got them where they are today.
GO OBAMA!

Nick   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

It is a non issue. The man left without incident. His counterpart displayed proper paperwork. It's security, making sure nothing goes wrong, and there are no outbursts if something does go wrong beyond the control of the poll workers.

Here there were people watching polls that some voters questioned why they were their, obviously never voting before and not knowing that some people may abuse their poll worker position, and thus a poll watcher is there to keep everything on the up and up.

KLEE   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

hmmm…….not just a lot of noise sounds like to me…..i don't have enough information to go on but it seems like some of the respondants on this page are pushing the "FEAR" button "AGAIN" – go back to your cave – we don't want you lurking out hear with your baseless accusations.

Houston Boy   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

A black man at a polling location? How outrageous. He even left when he was asked to. On top of that, nobody felt intimidated – this must be some conspiracy by Dems.

Hillary supporter for obama   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Millions have voted early with no incident— why not mention that, a positive twist instead of a negative one!!!!

Be positive about today—- millions of people, young and old and first timers are voting today, it's really amazing!

ObamaVoter   November 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Thank you PA LAW!!!!

Jeff   November 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

We do not need another bogus election like we have had in the past. To protect people's vote is the most important right we still have!

Vote OBAMA-BIDEN for a change in the right direction so we do not have same same old BS!

Jude   November 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Its very interesting how most (the majority) of these election problem are "only" in the battleground states. I wonder why is that? I wonder if the GOP has anything to do with that? Is this voter suppression?

Hey, we don't even know if these guys were black according to this report and some are calling them "black panthers"? Voter intimidation is bad but it isn't as bad as voter disfranchisement…like what the GOP is doing…sending out those "jokes" about voting Nov. 5. Not sending out some people's ballots.

2 thugs scaring people doesn't measure up to the deceit and fraud put up by GOP.

ADC   November 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

You'll always have a few idiots out there that think they can intimidate people just by looking "scary". Anyone who observes these morons outside their polling area should mimic their behavior by standing at least 15 feet away from them dressed like Sarah Palin in fatigues and holding a dead moose head in they're hands. Talk about BOO!

B16   November 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Yes, ice fishing. She's quite good at it. Last time out she caught over 200 pounds of ice. She almost drowned her whole family when she tried to fry it.

mb   November 4th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

You actually need to see the tape. That reporter could have walked in and done what he needed to do. The reporter started it and the guy just wasn't going to back up, bow his head , and say yes suh.
The reporter asked who he was and the man in turrn asked hime who he was. A republican reporter just starting something.

C from MT   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Why didn't CNN report that electionjournal.org is in the tank for McCain? One glance at their YouTube postings makes that crystal clear. Can't win an election fairly, I guess you try to steal one.

j in mich   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

black panther?!? i didn't see him giving out free breakfast.

Purple Florida   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

I love how none of the people that were calling this news story "fake" in previous ticker posts are as quick to comment in this particular thread.

Republicans arent the only ones that use dirty tricks…..think otherwise and you may find yourself in their exact same position in 4 to 8 years.

LIP   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

There is still a couple of hours left to vote along the east coast. Your votes can still make a difference. Let's stop this madness and vote for Ameica and McCain/Palin

Texas for Obama   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

There should be no tolerance for voter intimidation. With that said, you can't say that two nutcases acting independently at one polling location equals wide-spread voter intimidation.

I suspect that Faux News was all over this story. They probably made an attempt to link the two men to the Obama campaign. So predictable.

Trevor   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

It's amazing to see how the people suffering in key battleground states stuck with what got them where they are today. Just desserts may be coming their way.

Anthony   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Fact of the matter is – that is a a mostly black neighborhood in Philly. What was he trying to do? Scare away McCain supporters? McCain would be lucky to get 10 votes in that section of the city…

Voter scare tactics and misinformation are despicable and shouldn't be tolerated.

I'm glad the police intervened.

Obama / Biden '08

ARE YOU KIDDING CNN?   November 4th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Other news outlets are reporting the real news. This man is a member of the black panthers who was intimidating elderly people. After he was escorted out he came right back. Likely still there now. How biased can cnn be?

JT   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

There are radicals everywhere. Quite the hate-talk people.

Everyone should vote. Everyone should be safe.

ONE COUNTRY. We're together in this.

Dj   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

It's too for the scare tactics… The video shown on FIX news shows that the situation is being blown out of proportion.

Texas Democrat   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Come on! Please your vote is needed let no one keep you from doing what others have trying to do. Please get out there and make a voice for tomorrow. Don't let it be said that you wasted this precious time. Now get up and do it: "BARACK THE VOTE, DON'T DROP THE VOTE BACK, BARACK THE VOTE, DON'T TIP THE VOTE OVER!"

YES WE CAN!!!!!!! BARACK THE VOTE

Mike from MN   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

This must be a prelude to our new Civilian Security Force Mr. Obama is mentioning. What a disaster you Democrats have brought upon us. Shame on you all for supporting this Marxist twit.

Griff   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

You never like my Questions CNN. I came to this part of the World, for a Better Life for my Kids, and their Kids to come. The USA have had it all for so long, and they want to throw it all away because None/Productive Entities, want to ruin what they will never have.. Can't have because therir interst is in other area's…

mms   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

hey baby daddy where did it say he was black? what story were you reading?

Looking at the stock market today...   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

So glad this will end soon…

Interesting that the stock markets world wide and in the US are going up today… What message is that? Who are they expecting to win Obama or McCain? Obama has the poll edge. Seems like the financial markets are thinking an Obama win is a positive.

Vote!!!!

Mrs.L   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

ONCE AGAIN FOR YOU WHO ARE IGNORANT

KNOW THAT WEARING BLACK DOES NOT
I REPEAT
DOES NOT MAKE YOU A BLACK PANTHER

JUST AS WEARING ALL WHITE DOES NOT
I REPEAT
DOES NOT MAKE YOU A MEMBER OF THE KKK

GET A GRIP PEOPLE

THESE IGNORANT REMARKS BURN ME UP

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

YES WE CAN! (and apparently) YES WE WILL!

Roby   November 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

It is probably Joe the Plumber with a Plunger in his hand.

Blue in Red AZ   November 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

one last thing….this question is for all you Faux News followers coming over to CNN to rant & rave for your Politician…. what makes you so sure those people were voting for McCain??? just because their white they must be voting for him??? LOL… You CRAZY Repubs…. so stuck in your racist thinking ways! You guys are funny….really you are! :)

Marc PDX   November 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I thought Dems were against intimidation and monitoring of citizens???

Sherri   November 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Really, it is amazing to me that he would go that far….. oh that's right he went all the way to Alaska to find Palin – go figure

Obama/Biden 08/12

ines   November 4th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

It is never usually a great idea to promote the obscure.

This is not an idea of how things are going in most all the polling places. We need EVERYONE to exercise their RIGHT to vote. Why would you want to intimidate anyone from going to their polling place?

ObamaVoter   November 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Go Obama/Biden 08. At least you are not jumping the gun like McCain. He really thinks he is going to win at the end. (yea if they cheat for the 3rd time) I think Jeb Bush should be deatined while all this is going on right now

TESAP; SAVANNAH, GA   November 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

UMMM BLACK PANTHERS DON'T CARRY NIGHTSTICKS………. AND NO ONE MENTIONED RACE… LETS JUST CALL THEM WHAT THEY ARE…….. CRAZY…………..

AND SO DID ANYONE CALL THE REAL SECURITY OR POLICE????

PA Law   November 4th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

One nut doesn't make for a Black Panther group. …and, catch up with the times. The Black Panters don't even exist as an organized group anymore.

PS: Lived in Philly for years, still live/work in the area. 12th & Fairmount is a diverse neighborhood…hippies, yuppies, minorities, etc. It's Obama country. Who was he there to intimidate? There is a half-way house/shelter nearby…think he ventured out. Non-story.

independent   November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Black Panthers still exist. I thought they only existed in the 60's and 70's. Who are they trying to intimidate, African American, Latinos or Whites.? Good get rid of that guy.

Pat   November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

We never questioned Bush for 8 years? Look what we got. Anyone who raises questions is shouted down (notice how the pundits overtalk their guests when they don"t agree?)

I think Sara is a fine young lady – serving our country is getting harder and harder to do – especially when you don't go with the mainstream.

Remember Hitler's rise to power – and beware.

Jeff Brown   November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

OOOOOH, the GOP sore losers are scared of the black man in a beret!

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Ooooooo-
Scary men in berets.

More evidence this country is going socialist like the French.

C'mon. No one was intimidated. No one was arrested. Non-story unless you are one of the many fearful folks, scared into voting for McCain.

Praying for Obama Victory in WI

BO08

Jeff   November 4th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I agree with Tony's comment…using language like "men wearing what appeared to be a black outfit with a beret and holding a nightstick" and not including the phrase "Black Panther" is obviously intentional and very transparent. Of course, we don't KNOW that the guy was actually a BP, so maybe it's a libel issue.

bruce   November 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Well at least they are out in the openand have been handled…not like those in white sheets in south that hide and intimadate ,,,yes the Klan still exists in the south,,,and intimadates….

jimmy   November 4th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAS STOPPED GIVING FUNDS TO THE ACORN ORGANIZATION ACCUSED OF SUBMITTING FRAUDULENT
VOTER REGISTRATION FORM WITH NAMES OF PERSONS WRITTEN BY ONE PERSON AND FICTITIOUS NAMES, DAED PEOPLE'S NAMES, FELONS, IN ADDITION TO PAYING PEOPLE TO
REGISTER AND VOTE FOR A CERATIN CANDIDATE.

Veteran for McCain   November 4th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Crazy LIBS. Don't try and oppress our votes!!!! Let's go McCain there is still time to win this thing!!!!

paulie_nj   November 4th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Come on CNN, a man who "appeared" to be wearing a black outfit with a beret holding a night stick"? Are you blind? Why don't you just state the obvious instead of beating aroiund the bush. The man was a member of the Black Panthers and was there to scare away white voters, period. He should have been arrested!!!

Blue in Red AZ   November 4th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

This type of incident is not needed nor welcome from EITHER side Republican or Democrat! EVERYONE deserves to cast their vote for their canidate of choice even if they are making the wrong choice by voting for McCain/Palin

vic   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

CNN was doing a great job of covering the election today….until…they started talking about joe the plumber. GOOD GRIEF! This man is nothing but a liar (he's not a real plumber) and does not even pay his taxes! Why give him any air time ot credibility at all? You insult yourself and your viewers by shoving this man down our throats.
ENOUGH ALREADY!

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Want to give our country to obama???????? Well, this is just the tip of the iceberg!

Marchelle   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Is anybody really surprised by this type of incident? Such a shame.

marie - ohio   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

why should we think any different. I'm sure the district attorney's office is like the new channels………………………LIBERALS and voting for Obama. Sad day for America.

Rick   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

That's your modern-day democrat party…..every low-life scourge of society is a democrat. Certainly not your father's democrat party.

Jude   November 4th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

So much for those GOP claiming "Black Panther" charges!!!

SH   November 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I get the distinct feeling that with all the time spent in the days and weeks leading up to today advertising the "CNN vote help line", that CNN is ignoring incidents like this and pretending that all problems are created by the Republicans.

JB   November 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Nothing fuels the conspiracy theorists and rabid partisans like the 24 hour news cycle.

from the sound of it everywhere, confirmation bias is in full swing.

Marcy   November 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Joe the plummer's arguments do not make sense. He started all the trouble and he can't back anything up. He can not buy a business and does not understand what it means to him if he votes Republican. But what he cares about is not voting for a black man.

Noah   November 4th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

What did you expect? These thugs are resorting to the old school "Chicago-style" politics of voter intimidation. That is perfectly suited for a presidential race that features a Chicago politician. Obama should have cast his vote in philly, he would have felt right at home with these digusting tactics

Baby Daddy   November 4th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

But I thought only white male racists practiced voter intimidation?

Sam   November 4th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

When McCain predicts his own victory he calls it "being enthusiastic, being fired up" etc. etc…When Obama has an election night rally, McCain critizes him for being pretentitious…Sounds like double standard to me :-)

Anonymous   November 4th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

You need to leave joe the plumber alone

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   November 4th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

THIS IS GOOD SECURITY WORK, PROTECT OUR VOTERS, BE SAFE. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

Jen Canada   November 4th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

It's like watching a third world country go through the election process. Seriously, things have got to change.

Gorbashov - Long Beach, Ca.   November 4th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

This isn't an isolated incident. There are stories out there that it is happening elsewhere.

CNN pls. follow up with this story!!!

Tony   November 4th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

A "black outfit and beret"? C'mon, CNN. Just call them what they are: Black Panthers.

Lee from FL   November 4th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

i agree…lets keep it clean

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