May 2, 2008
Posted: 10:15 AM ET

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It's granny versus granny in this clip from American Morning.

(CNN) – Even though the high turnout among young voters may be getting a lot of attention this primary season, senior citizens also have strong feelings about the long, tight nomination race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

In this clip from American Morning, watch Jean Weiss, an Obama supporter made famous by Obama’s offer to make her his No. 2 on the Democratic ticket, as she faces off against Clinton supporter Margaret O’Brien.

Filed under: American Morning • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


April 25, 2008
Posted: 09:00 AM ET
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Watch those guys that were behind Obama.

(CNN) — The Internet has been abuzz since Sen. Barack Obama gave his concession speech Tuesday after losing the Pennsylvania Democratic primary to rival Sen. Hillary Clinton.  But, all  the talk hasn't been about anything said by Obama.  Instead, the attention has been focused on the three young men who were behind Obama wearing Abercrombie and Fitch t-shirts.

Watch John Roberts and Kyra Phillips interview "the Abercrombie guys" in this clip from American Morning.

Related video: Watch Jeanne Moos's Aber-Obama and Fitch

Filed under: American Morning • Barack Obama • Pennsylvania


January 3, 2008
Posted: 10:15 AM ET
 Watch Bill Richardson on American Morning Thursday.

Watch Bill Richardson on American Morning Thursday.

(CNN) — Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson touted his own foreign policy experience Thursday morning while diminishing that of his democratic rivals.

“I’m the one that is the most consistent,” says Richardson. The Iraq war “is the fundamental issue here in Iowa and so all of these candidates are now shifting to my position.”

Watch the entire interview with American Morning’s John Roberts.

–CNN's Emily Sherman

Filed under: American Morning • Bill Richardson • Iraq • Presidential Candidates


November 24, 2007
Posted: 08:02 AM ET

Watch Mark Halperin discuss the presidential candidates with American Morning's John Roberts.

(CNN) — As we head into the holiday season, Time Magazine political analyst Mark Halperin has a few suggested additions for the wish lists of the top presidential contenders.

With Republicans, fellow Democrats and certain segments of the media all coming after New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, Halperin thinks she should wish for a “suit of armor.”

“She’s the most likely next president of the United States, but she needs a hard shell for the next few weeks,” said Halperin in an interview with CNN’s John Roberts.

Halperin went on to say that Sen. Barack Obama needs “magic fairy dust” for a victory in one of the next Democratic debates in order to show voters that he is a better candidate than Sen. Clinton. As for John Edwards, he needs to hope that Sens. Clinton and Obama “knock each other out” in order for him to sneak up and win the nomination.

Halperin recommended a puppy for Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani. “When the times get tough….he wants people to think of him as a soft and cuddly guy,” said Halperin. Lastly, Halperin suggested that former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee should wish for “hard cash” in order to maintain a competitive edge against “guys with tens of millions dollars.”

– CNN’s Emily Sherman

Filed under: American Morning • Presidential Candidates


November 21, 2007
Posted: 11:20 AM ET

Watch former Ambassador Wilson's interview with John Roberts.

(CNN) — The revelation by a former White House spokesman that President Bush and Vice President Cheney were "involved" in the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson's identity shows how the White House "closed ranks" to protect themselves, her husband, Joe Wilson, said Wednesday.

The information — from an upcoming book by Scott McClellan — also shows how important it was to the administration to commute the sentence of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Wilson said on CNN's "American Morning."

"I think it now makes it very clear the extent to which the vice president was involved, which, of course, then makes it very clear how important to the vice president the commutation of Mr. Libby's sentence was," the former U.S. ambassador said.

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Filed under: American Morning • CIA Leak • CIA leak trial • Dick Cheney • President Bush • Scooter Libby • Valerie Plame


November 20, 2007
Posted: 11:05 AM ET

Fran Townsend spoke with John Roberts Tuesday on CNN's American Morning.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend warned Tuesday that terrorists could launch an attack against the U.S. in 2008, and noted that the Bush administration is already putting in place a plan to ensure there is a smooth transfer of power following the elections.

Townsend told CNN’s John Roberts that there is no “specific threat” the U.S. has picked up, but noted there were attacks in Spain and England around elections in those countries.

“We know that Al Qaeda views these periods as being a particularly vulnerable period,” she said on CNN’s ‘American Morning.’ “We don't have any specific information, but given our experience and what we know, I believe we've got a real obligation to prepare for that transition between the election and the inauguration in a special way.”

Townsend offered this warning as she prepares to leave her job counseling President Bush on homeland security matters.

Related video: Watch Townsend in The Situation Room Monday

– CNN’s Emily Sherman

Filed under: American Morning



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