I hope everything is well and the cancer is all gone, will keep you in my .

Anderson,
I watched Obama's speech and although it was a good one I still find it hard to believe him about the Wright mess. It seems hard for me to believe that he doesn't hold any of the things Wright says to heart. Guess time will tell.

I am really looking forward to seeing your time with Obama. Maybe it'll clear up some doubts about him.

Sorry to hear about your cancer. Hopefully you will fully recover and be OK. Please take care of yourself.

C-Ya tonight!!

Cynthia, Covington, Ga.

I hope you are recovering well from your surgery. Anderson, Obama has still to answer the question why he did not remove himself from a church that espouses anti-American and hate mongering. Would you please get an answer to this question? Yes, he gave another speech yesterday, whether you consider it an artful speech, it was just that, another speech. In view of his mentor of 20 years statements and his wife's statements about this great country, the American people deserve to know why he stayed with this church and did not ever say to his Pastor "This is wrong!". Clearly this speaks to Obama's judgment – something he likes to tout as being superior to Senator Clinton. Let's not forget that he lied to the American people when he said prior to this speech that he had in fact never heard personally such remarks from his pastor. He lied to the American people when he said Tony Rezko was just a contributor like any other contributor. He, in fact, was more. He gave over $250,000 to Obama's campaign and Obama clearly had a close relationship with this indicted criminal. He lied to the American people when he originally said that no one in his campaign had spoken to top Canadian officials about NAFTA after his debate with Senator Clinton. Integrity, honesty, judgment, and character do matter when electing the next President of the United States of America. The news media needs to do its job and find out what else we don't know about Obama. The Republicans sure will. Thank you.

I hope you are ok Anderson and you are in my prayers.

Anderson I am looking forward to hearing your report from the Obama campaign trail tonight.

I hope your surgery was a success. You should have said you got into it with Charlie, had to show him the "gun show". I'm just kidding around. It is good to know you are taking care of yourself. We want you around for a long time

I wish you well Anderson; can't wait to get on the road with Obama.

Will the real Barack Obama please standup.
My Momma always told me
"You are judged by the company you keep" AND
"Birds of a feather flock together" AND
"Where there's smoke, there's fire"
She also told me to "Judge not lest ye be judged"
So I am waiting for the other shoe to fall.

While your with Obama please ask him why only chose to address
race in his speech. Also ask him why he threw his white grandmother under the bus to save his beloved Rev. Wright. I
would like to know why he ignored the issue of the Reverand's
hate for America and jews etc.
He said the Rev was well respected , loved and very influential in
his community and across the county. This makes me ask this.
Because the Rev. is a powrful and influential man is that why you
chose to sit and listen to his racist sermons instead of walking
out or speaking out against his racist and hateful rants against
America and Americans? Did you feel he could help you in your
political career? I can't decide if this makes him an opportunist or a
hypocrite. I'm guessing it makes him both.
How telling also he didn't give any credit to the white mother and grandmother and white relatives any credit for shaping him into the
man he is today , he only credited his influential racist pastor.

First I hope you are doing well. I hope you heal quickly.

Hopefully the media and all of us will let the political process play out fairly for Sen. Obama. If we are honest we all have someone that we have associated with that has said things that we don't agree with, that is America. People are being hypocritical in their judgment of Pastor Wright and Sen. Obama. It is my hope that we can move forward in a fair and just manner.

Angela

Anderson,

There are downsides for sure for those of us who are real fair skinned, even with the use of sunblock. I am sure that everything will go well for you.

I am so looking forward to the broadcast tonight and your interview with Barack. Everything Barack has said about his relationship with his pastor, his church, his community rings true to me. I have no lingering doubts or questions. I have sat through lots of different sermons as a regular church going Christian and as one commentator said last night, it is not that you get up and leave, but that you stay and work things out. Or to put it another way, don't throw the baby out with the bath water.

Charlotte D
Stockton CA

Anderson, I FULLY expect a flawless job from you in my home state.... or as good as you usually do. Unfortunately, the first big event in the state has to be a closed, invite-only speech. I am glad, however, that the focus is on the war. It is about time somebody gave the topic a little more recognition, especially since it has been a hot point for the past FIVE YEARS. He better have some hard evidence on what he is willing to do with the war, or his words will fall on deaf ears. Are you sure you didn't need the stitches after diving to catch Charlie Rose's new Macbook Air for him? I heard those things have been causing lots of black eyes lately...stinks about the skin condition, I have had four removed in the last year and all returned negative, so I wish you luck, I'm sure it will be the same. You are going to get lots of sympathy I'm sure, mainly from this blog.

I hope your questions are not made to fit Obama's answers. I think it is time we got the truth not a prepared speech. I don't think CNN should keep giving him free airtime. I feel this might be a bit bias. Lets hope you ask him about the other things he has yet to answer like the slumlord and lying about the amount donated. NAFTA when his adviser met with Canada. I hope you ask Hillary to come and talk on some of the issues that Americans are facing. Let us keep this race fair. BTW I hope Obama dont start whining about unfairness.

Anderson, I am a white, middle-aged, woman who worked hard for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and as a campaign manager, helped numerious women win seats in the House and Senate. I have deep love for the Clinton's but I tell you, this Barack Obama is something! He impresses me so much and at a time when we have overwhelming problems here and abroad – who else could possibly life us up, put us on a track of making our own destiny, and making other countries see how truly great we are – who else but Obama. I am at work at the Legislature but would have given anything to be in his presence (and yours) today in Fayetteville. Glad you are doing well.

You know they persecuted Jesus Christ, the Kennedy's, Martin Luther King, Malcom X for trying the make a change years later nothing has changed.

The attack on Obama on his religion is evidence that racial tensions still rate very high on America list of serious issues.

Mr.Cooper it was not a tough week for Barrack. It was a wonderful oppurtunity, a blessing in disguise for Barrack to present himself to the public. He did remarkably well. Great good publicity he badly needed. Yes, we now want to know what are his plans for Iraq, economy, health care etc. The sooner he starts addressing these issues with detail, the better it is for everybody. Now we need to make a choice , Obama or Clinton. McCain is not under consideration. We do not want the war to go beyond 1 year. This is the time we can give for planned withdrawl. We do not want Mr.Bush's policies to continue. Amen.

It's better to have a fight with Charlie Rose than Hillary Clinton. I'd like to echo Pat Buchannan's words on Don Imus's show this morning. Mr. Obama has been listening to Rev. Wright for twenty years now, so why hasn't Mr. Obama come forth about Rev. Wright, prior to the presidential campaign?

Whom else has Mr. Obama been listening to?

Is good to finally read one of your posts, even though this was a short one. I actually wanted to hear a bit more of candidate Barak Obama, and how it is to share some campaigning moments with him reported in your style (yeah, i am very fond of your writing style and Erica's).

I hope everything goes well with your health, take care of yourself.

God bless!

Looking forward to seeing you discussion with Obama. The questions about him and the Reverend Wright will no doubt come back to haunt him by the GOP should Obama get the nomination.

I hope that you are doing well after your surgery and that all remains well with you.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

All I can say is well done Barack. Everyone is upset b/c he didn’t disown his Pastor. Last week, the country was concerned that he was Muslim. Now, they are condemning him b/c of his pastor (I guess he is not Muslim anymore?). They are finding anyway to destroy him. And American wants to know if racism exists? No one brought up the fact that McCain is being endorsed by Rev. John Hagee. For those who don’t know him, he made derogatory remarks about homosexuals, Muslims, Black and Catholicism. But of course the media would not tell you about that. I wonder if Barack was Catholic, would they bring up the fact that Catholic priest have been molesting young boys for years and the Archdiocese pays the families “hush money” not to do public?

Dear Anderson, Barack, and all,

Any person who thinks that Barack Obama’s speech on Monday was an honest discourse on race relations in America is as daffy as Rev. Wright. It was a disingenuous, opportunistic rambling from an over-ambitious race baiter. All of you guilt mongering Obama apologists need to heal your own soul and stop worrying about mine. How this went from Wright's racist problem to being my (every one else but Wright's) problem is the worst kind of politics - and MSM is playing along.

We do need a great, open and honest look at racial issues that divide us – but that was no where close.

Rev. Wright is the one who needs healing here! Probably Obama too. As well as those of you who telling everyone "we'll see if the country has matured enough to handle this and elect Obama anyway" is just more insanity in shifting the issue – how about let's see how Wright and Obama will mature? Then we'll vote! Talk about politics as usual.

Wright says something stupid, and it's white America who has the problem? Go fool someone else, the media is good at that, because you're not fooling me.

We’re talking (at least we were) about Wright’s problem here, not mine. I've been working 40 years of my life to step out of this Racism stupidity – Now I'm getting lectured by Barack Obama on my racism? Perhaps he can focus on his racism before he points out everyone else's.

Good play to change the subject from "you" to "me" (kinda like that “all the good stuff he does” defense – like every megalomaniac in history used that one) but it only shows the audacity of dopes!

WHY are there lingering questions about this relationship with Rev. Wright?! Two soundbites have been played repeatedly. Obama has answered and reanswered and now given a speech to address the issue. WHAT more is there to say? Obama didn't make these remarks. The retiring pastor of his church did. What on earth else is there to discuss?! I'm worried about the increase in gas prices, the fledgling economy, my child's ability to get a good education, our safety in the face of extremists. I don't care what some 70 year old black preacher said to his congregation in a social justice gospel sermon. I'm worried about my family's future. Let's MOVE ON!!!

Hi Anderson,
Man! I hope you'll be alright, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. It must be quite scary, and shocking. Goodness.

Hi Anderson, My dad had skin cancer, not the serious type, and often had the spots removed. I am assuming yours is not the dangerous skin cancer. I look forward to your day with Obama. His speech last night was brillant. I am Canadian, wish I could help him out in the campaing, and more importantly, wish i could vote. The one thing that concerns me is the number of times your station plays a soundbite that is so divisive and derogatory. I think it was over the top the number of times it was played, and makes me think that CNN has a personal interest on influencing votors. However, having said that, I would like to say that I find you fair and unbiased. I find Wolf Blizer as a man who seems to enjoy stirring the pot, most often in an unfavorable way, be it against Hillary, Barack or McCain. I wonder how he sleeps at night.

Take care of yourself. I’ll keep you in my prayers. The fist fight would have been less scary I had two cancer scares in my 30’s (breast was the scariest), it ended up being nothing, but I was freaked in the interim. Like I said...

I hope Senator Obama can answer the questions I am now having about his ethics, his character judgement, and what his actual platform is. He’s still way too vague for my tastes. And I hope you get times like this with McCain and Clinton at some point. The voters should get full views of everyone in contention. It sounds like an action-packed day.

That sounds like an interesting show but I am a fan of AC360 so might be a little biased. Hopefully you were able to get some questions in regarding the economy and get more insight on the whole Rev Wright issue.

Yikes... skin cancer that is scary. You need to get yourself an argyle Yankees cap to keep the sun off your face. Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm not making light of the subject as obviously cancer (any cancer) is serious stuff.

Glad you will be back on the show tonight. Are you blogging live??

Wow! I remember when Anderson Cooper was appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show. He was commended for the way he delivered the real news in a most heroic manner and he was someone to be admired. But now his "man crush" for Obama makes him look out of touch with reality. First, he told us to ignore the Rev. Wright fiasco and look at the "real issues". Now he's following Obama around like a lovesick puppy. Will he be following Hillary Clinton too?

The presses feeding frenzy over this story both from the right and left is frankly insane. In all my years I have never seen the like with the possible exception of the Catholic controversy during the JFK run. Pastor Wright is controversial because you say so not because of the sound bites. Each American should ask themselves and search their souls for the answer to these questions.

1) Are your as proud of being an American as you were seven years ago?
2) Does it truely not matter to you that we have gone from being the shining beacon of freedom to the world to hated and feared?
3) Are you not enraged that we have a government so entreched in partisan politics that absolutely nothing gets done and one that is controlled by special interest groups who don't represent the best interests of Americans?

I do not DAMN America but I do DAMN those people in places of power who have promoted and aided in the dismantling and demoting of America on the world stage. If we truely seek to export Democracy, it needs to be one we can be proud of not one where rigged voting machines and a partisan Supreme Court determine the outcome of elections.

In my opinion the only way to stand up for America and (if I might borrow from Senator Obama) move towards a more perfect Democracy is to begin electing officals who share the vision.

Anderson,

Re: X-rated church

Please remind people that Barack's children were probably NOT exposed to Rev. Wright's sermons. They were in Sunday School or Youth Church. As a church musician, I'm certain that most churches
have age-appropriate worship services.

I'm really looking forward to tonight's show.

Hi Anderson,

I hope everything went well and that you're feeling ok. My thoughts are with you. Enjoy the crazy pace Senator Obama maintains, it should be a nice break for you.

Cheers,
Jennifer

My husband and I are, for better or for worse, 24/7 cable news junkies; but today, and maybe for the rest of the week, I am turning the TV off. Most of what I have heard in the media has it ALL WRONG about Obama's speech. For the first time in my over 50 years, I hear a man stand up and talk straight to us, speak what we know is true about ourselves and this country ... out here in the "real" world, everybody I talk to, from my mid-80's father who was voting for McCain until now, to my conservative Bush-voting friends, and including the people of all ages who were in a doctor's waiting room with me watching the speech, feels, as my father said, "Obama's speech is a perfect example of why he should be President."

But what do I hear from AC 360 last night? "Lingering questions." "What did he hear and when did he hear it."

Stop. please.

What controversy? The words came out of his minister mouth not Obama. I’m getting very tire hearing the media continue to speak, spin and play the video of the minister 24/7 and that includes CNN. Please listen to the video or tape in its entirety. Please stop contributing to this racial unrest! And people who said that they were in favor of Obama and now they’re changing their minds because of the video, you NEVER going vote for him any way. Obama made a wonderful speech yesterday regarding his personal and political matters.

Please stop the madness people! And Anderson, please take care under your left eye and tonight, wear one of your cool shades!

Rahni, Connecticut

I first saw you when you were doing your report during the Katrina crisis. You were up-front , honest, and real. It's disturbing the way the commentators and guests that have been on CNN lately with regard to Obama are so biased. I trust that you will present an unbiased and fair representation of the man.... from the actions and words that YOU observe... not what CNN thinks makes good news. Thanks

Dang, Anderson! Hope everything turns out okay, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Anderson,

Wish u to have a speedy recovery. Am looking forward to your show tonight.
Anderson, it is your show and so you have the right to cover and present whatever you want....but I just hope that you can honestly say that u r being objective and fair in your coverage. I am curious as to why u r spending the day with sen obama. ....? Will u be spending a similar day with Sen Clinton?

When the rev Wright scandal broke out...u offered sen Obama a chance to talk to u the same nite – which is okay , I guess BUT U WERE S"POSED to cover Bill clinton up close and personal. U bumped that off completely! We do have 2 candidates still in the race....! u gave a lot of time covering michelle obama on thursday and so how can u bump bill clinton completely.

Then on monday...the ticker indiacted all day that pres clinton was going to be featured all day and when ur show came up– u were not there and the feature on the president lasted about 3.5 minutes! that is all....!!!????

I may be accused of being a clinton supporter but am i wrong in what i say? And now u r spending the entire day with sen Obama?

Again - u hae the right to do what u want, but i hope u will be objective and fair minded irrespective of whom u like personally.

Anderson, only good thoughts for your recovery. Been there, two years out from major cancer surgery.

About that speech- as brilliant as it was, I believe it was about false equivalencies, the diluting of one position by equating it, falsely, with a lesser one. So Obama's Grandmother's skittishness about black men on the street (a fearful position famously shared once by Jesse Jackson) is portrayed as equivalent to stating as a fact that America created the AIDS virus to infect prople of color. Note that this particular position of Wright's is substantially unreported by many reviewers (e.g. USA today), because it is indefensible, even in an eccentric old uncle.
Does Obama share the view? I believe not. But turn this on its head and ask how we would react if any other presidential candidate had sat for 20 years in the pews before a man and with a congregation accepting of such hate-filled speech. Obama is a wonderous orator, a politician unlike any in history, if the totality of the man is taken in. But it is the politician in Hillary, George, John and Bill that we most dislike,and tolerate for the hope that their honest efforts to lead us as presidential contenders will overcome the political manuvering that brought them to the Office.
Up until now, Obama has gone far to portray himself as the most apolitical politician in decades. Up until now. But Wright is wrong, and there is no parsing that fact by comparing him to Obama's daffy, inconsequential, but well-loved relatives. That, unfortunately, is the politician in Obama coming to the forefront – and he has asked us to expect more from him. – Jay Campbell, JD

Speedy recovery Anderson. I am looking
forward to seeing 360 it should be interesting
in deed . Thank you for offering something
different . See if you can talk all of the
candidates into doing the same thing.
Hopefully Obama , Clinton and McCain will
be willing to sit down for a series of 1-0n-1's
with in depth interviews for us to hear their
own words about Iraq, the economy,
healthcare, etc without taking a swipe
at another candidate.

Congratulations on 360's exclusive with Obama! I missed the Clinton story the other night but heard it was good from my family.

May I give you some quick advice (unsolicted I know) on sun prevention? I have lived in FL for 30 years and I think my skin may be near the same fair skin as yours. Please consider SPF 50 clothing and a cap. My family and I have been using the clothing and hats for about 15 years. Solumbra is the only company in America that has FDA approval on their clothes. I know. Can we trust the FDA? That's another day. The clothing really does work.

Dr. Gupta did a segment on sun screen last year so I wrote down his list and brought it to my dermotologist. She confirmed that Dr. Gupta had the better ones on his list.

Continued good success!

The media’s constant attention on Senator Obama’s relationship with Reverend Wright is designed to divide this country. And this is not serving our country well. Last weekend our financial institutions almost brought our country to its knees, however the mainstream television media hardly talked about how the government bailed out Wall Street rather than bailing out homeowners. I believe the discussion of how the Bush administration decisions are tearing this country apart is much more important than the race baiting topic of Obama-Wright.
A few days ago in Philadelphia, a crack in a pillar that supported a major highway through that city brought traffic to a stand still. This is one of many examples of how our country’s infrastructure is crumbling. However, our current administration would rather repair the infrastructure of Iraq than our own U.S. of A. But the mainstream television media will not report on subjects like this with any intellectual depth. This again, is not serving our country well.
Last week Admiral Fallon resigned from the military rather than support Bush’s intent to take us to war with Iran. And a Pentagon report was released that stated there was no evidence of a link between Al Qaida and Saddam Hussein. This report proved that the Bush administration has lied to the American people about one of the reasons why we went to war with Iraq. But rather than covering these issues, the mainstream television media would rather divert our attention from these important issues by dividing our country over the subject of race.
I wish our mainstream television media would pattern their reporting after the BBC rather than the shallow sensational reporting that is going on in this country now. And in as far as the Obama-Wright debate goes – well I will use Proverbs 6:16-19 to put my comments into context. The later half of 6:19 applies to our current mainstream television media.
16. These six things doth the Lord hate; yea seven are an abomination unto him:
17. A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.
18. An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief.
19. A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

“Oh man” I thought CNN was showing a Harrison Ford US Presidency conspiracy movie the past 5 years.

Its real our Troops are dieing, some Coalition Troops are dieing, Iraq Civilians dieing (who knows this number?) and yes sometimes Insurgents (mostly created by us/they weren’t insurgents prior to war) are dieing. And we the tax payer allow this to happen. DIRTY HANDS.

PS: Not knocking the troops, they are doing a superb job. Sorry we keep you there. We know you’re dedicated to do what you are told to do.

My question, History has shown, everything the US military and or Business has a clear GOALs with timelines. In this war the goal of the war is TOP SECRET. What is completion or in President Bush’s statement “We will win this war”? Hmmmm The same words Senator John McCain use “We must and will WIN” Again what is Winning?

I thought Obama's speech was very eloquent and to the point. Now that that certain issue has been addressed, I hope that he will now move on to talk about the real problems that are facing American society. Enough time has been spent on his pastor's remarks- what really is there more to say? It's time to talk about more important things.

I look forward to tonight's show, it looks really interesting! Anderson, I hope you are recovering well. Surgery is not fun.

Anderson, I hope you are recovering well from your surgery. I look forward to seeing your piece on Obama on the program tonight.

Senator Obama must think we Americans are as gullible as some in our media as to be distracted by a call to a discussion of race in America. Hello! First things, things first, Senator. Let us discuss your appalling lack of judgement in your twenty year association with a racist, anti-American demagogue. Your "spiritual advisor" who claims our government invented AIDS and infected Black Americans with it to get rid of them. Your continuing lack of judgement in associating with this clown. If you cannot exercise sound judgement in this area of your life, you certainly have not demonstrated to this voter that you can excercise sound judgement as my President.

Hi Andy,

I think Obama's speech could be dubbed "Unification Document". It contains enough beef to appeal to all races in America. Listening to the various comments about the speech I realized that people will always believe in whatever they chose to believe irrespective. I think those who are 'still' peddling the notion that Obama, still have something to do with Rev. Wright are just being ridiculous. Obama, in several instances has repudiated, reject and denounce Rev. Wrights unfortunate outbust, yet some Americans cannot get over it, and holding Obama to it; meanwhile he wasn't the one who made such inflammatory statement. Permit me to say this is highly unfair and hypocratical on the part those peddling this rumor.
By the way, may I know whether Americans nowbelieve that Obama is trully "a Christian" andnot a Moslem as he said some time ago? Back then, some Americans didn't believe him. Now he's being punish for a statement his "chistian church Rev. minister made...Hypocracy @its highest order!. Finally, the Clintons are doing everything just to win ...this is not love for a country rather an 'overconsuming ambition'. Lets discuss issues concering America, and stop playing the race card...it won't work this time. Long live America, long live Obama.
thanks

I wonder if my mother said some of the things that Rev Wright said, if the people of America would expect me to disown her, or have nothing to do with her. I went to a black church (I am Seventh-day Adventist) where occassionaly the minister would give us his political views from the pulpit. Some ministers will do this if they felt the situation was grave enough, and while I did not see things in the same way or agreed with what he said, I never once thought to leave the church. The church gives you more than one person's opinion, and if we go to church with one political opinion, I doubt very much that we change our minds because of that opinion.

Obama was right in that if this was not a typical speech from Rev Wright, we do not trun our backs on him as a person.

If we don't watch it, this country will never get beyond our racial divides if we don't stand up and say enough. It starts with one; ME

Anderson....

I am Caucasian and I an NOT a racist.

I am stil angry over the remarks made by one Rev Wright. And I think it will cost Obama dearly in PA. I'm not a political pundit, but my guess, as a gal born in western PA, that the voters there will seriously take into consideration the remarks made by Rev Wright and Obama's reaction to them. Western PA is a rather conservative, working class part of the country and naturally many Dems there are more of Hillary's sort of demographic.

Are you or 360 planning to go to PA anytime soon?

why all the fuss.obama is still in the race. he has unbelivable courage.the words of his pastor are not his.at last this united states of america has someone who will discuss the issues as they really are.it has been to long . we are all guilty of living in america-without saying what is true about how people really feel.whites have been saying all these things about blacks for years. they have used the pen to deny citizens their rights.no one discussed that.as for hillary she can forget it. if the democratic party gives her the nomination.....we will support MCCain....therefore plunging this country to republican leadership.take that ...we are a country full of decit and hatred. it time to stop.tell all the news stations to repot hillary's involvement in white water and her taxes.now that comes from washington experience.who can she talk about.as for bill..he was not the president we thought he was.tell him next he will support chelsey for president.ha ha ha. Mad IN LOUISIANA

First I hope a speedy recovery for you Anderson and
WELCOME TO NORTH CAROLINA!
Secondly Obama is playing a race game whether he likes to admit it or not. Fayettville and Charlotte has a large Black population and that is where he is stopping to gain votes. WHY WAS HIS STOP AT FAYETTVILLE NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC???????????
Whole nation knows UNC and Duke universities so why did he not put those two universities as one of his stops. Younger generation are supporting him alot so it really surprised me that he decided not to come to UNC which has a student population close to 20000. I was a die hard follower of Obama but have decided to vote for Clinton.
First he said he had received 150,000 from Tony Rezko and now that has changed to$ 200,000 . He said he gave it/donated it . WHERE IS THE PROOF?.
He also said he did not hear any racially motivated sermon from Mr. Wright but now he says he did. SO WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN?
P.S. Do take care of yourself . Health is wealth

I wish you well Aderson. I would like to start by saying to both Fred and Kathie that this is the very criticism and remarks of this kind that has we as a people so divided no he did not throw his grandmother under a bus and he does not need to stand up to defend someone elses remarks or comments nor should he have to defend anyone's remarks we are all americans that have the same freedom and rights but it is crucified by the media when this happens. No one seems to have a problem with the remarks that has been made from Hillary's camp whether it was Bill or Geraldine who resigned no one has said to her why don't you speak out on those remarks, I will tell you why there is a hidden fear in america that still resides in many and use a situation like this to come out with their true feelings it has been that Obama will certainly get all of the black voters support and forgetting that this man is "BOTH BLACK AND WHITE" and not only african americans support him. I was very Proud of his speech and yes if it took him as Kathie says throw his grandmother under the bus to make a point of it is not about "RACE" for him but about healing for all americans regardless of "RACE"..........It is time to face all ISSUES and RACE / RACISM is one of them as well as the WAR,ECONOMY,EMPLOYMENT put these issues to rest and let Obama do what he is here to do and to help bring ALL RACES TOGETHER as a NATION NOT DIVIDED...... I don't always agree with my mother but i still love her.....The real man has already stood up that's the problem Fred.

I just watched the podcast of Obama's Iraq speech. It blew me away! I can't wait for your show tonight!

I think the politically correct thing to say is that Obama's speech was the best thing I've ever heard. But I didn't think so. It was just OK for me.

He admitted he lied, and the media glossed over this issue. However, he did confront the reality of race in this country, which I thought was brave and almost inspiring.

However, it ultimately felt like a guilt-trip if one decides to vote against Obama, which is unfair. People vote for whomever they want based on a myriad of reasons. Any reason to vote for or against Barack is valid. Because we all have ideas about how to perfect this nation.

Ultimately, I think his speech suggests that he is NOT ready yet to be president but will be someday.

Anderson, I'm very surprised to hear about your skin cancer and my prayers for your speedy recovery. Remember, health always comes first..... And thank you so much for your exclusive interview with Obama, and many thanks to CNN and its team. Here in 12:57A.M.(yawning ) I will be watching tonight. See you then....

The speech was a good speech. That said, my issue is an issue of a double standard. We are asked by the black community to be tolerant. Where was the tolerance when the Duke players were hung out to dry? Where was the tolerance in Jena when six bullies beat up a white kid who had nothing to do with the related incident? Where was the tolerance when Imus was fired and all those around him were being asked to apologize or resign? Where was the tolerance with Geraldine Ferraro? I've heard of no called apology from the black community for the very Rev. Wright's comments. If a white person had said the same things, they would be destroyed.

Anderson,

It's been a tough week for Barak Obama for sure. I worry that all these issues that crop up for each of the Democratic candidates just gives the McCain camp more ammunition for the general election. We need to get back on track and stay there.

Anderson, I've heard rumors of Charlie Rose's left hook! Seriously, I hope you feel better soon. I'm looking forward tonight's an insider view from the campaign trail.

Sheryn, NJ

Anderson I was wondering where you were. I figured you took a long weekend. I hope you are feeling ok now.

HI ANDERSON,
WISH YOU WELL AND TAKE CARE. CANT WAIT FOR YOUR SHOW TONITE.I AM SORRY TO SAY I THINK OBAMA HAS BEEN HURT BUY THIS THINK WITH HIS PASTOR. THE TRUTH IS ALWAYS THE BEST WAY TO GO TRYING TO HID THINKS NEVER WORKS. UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHINK MORE TO TELL US TONITE AND I HOPE YOU DO HE HAS LOST MY VOTE.

Anderson i wish you well and your in my prayers for a full recovery. I love the show and suport all your efforts to be fair in your work i hope you continue to do so in your coverage of this story. I do strongly feel obama has had a free ride for a year now from the press and now that his chickens came home to roost he feels he should continue on that ride. He can not use race as a way to hide from the facts that for 20 years he sat under a hate monger and with the presence of his own children and left them be influenced by all these lies about our own country. this is hard for me as an american to stomach. Now we see he went on television and lied in his first interviews and said he never heard these things then for fear of being called on it admitts he knew allo along about it and still stayed and defended this man . Please address it all aspecially about his children being brought up in a church filled with this message. thank you be blessed.

Anderson, Sorry to hear about your surgery but glad everything worked out and you're okay. Your left eye always looked puffier than your right and I remember you mentioned you had a growth. Glad you caught that early. Hope you're feeling better. Thanks for sharing.

Anderson,
Obama might not be MLK today but in the future history will make him that great black-american leader. his life and speeches will be study in school. today we would love to see him fall from grace. this is the reality of this country where born and bread black still don't belong. the media talked soo much about how france had not yet integrated its emmigrants / their children. what about us the American? where is the melting pot we are studying and teaching in the school classes. my soul is in pain.
Anna from Nebraska

Obama is a forgiving mad that is why his "HEART" is so big. That is the difference between he and a lot of other people. He can disagree and still be friends.

Anderson:

I am glad that everything went well with your surgery. My mom had a skin cancer removed from her face about ten years ago. She never had another problem again. Get some #50 sun block made just for you face.

I did not get to see Senator Obama's speech, only the snippets played on CNN. The parts that I saw were very moving and personal.
The speech reminded me of Robert Kennedy.

As a citizen of the United States, Rev. Wright has the freedom of speech to say what he wants, however he used that freedom to tarnish the very country giving him that freedom. Senator Obama stated that he does not agree with the statements made, but only when it was made public ( and became an issue ) did he addresss it.
He also spoke about this as a generational matter, but I would assume that many different generations were sitting in those pews.
What about all the children that heard these statements? Does that not just perpetuate the problems down the generational lines.

I look forward to your interview this evening with the Senator. I also look forward to your special on Iraq, which has now been moved to Thursday at 11:00PM.

Susan
Phoenixville,PA

I am a middle aged, Middle income white american male from the state of Alabama, where we all know that race has been and still is an issue even if people don't voice it. I will confess that in past elections I have voted republican. I believe that Ronald Regan was the best president this Country has had in my life time. However, given the track record of the current republican leaders I have been more than disapionted. This year I found my self listening to all the candidates more in depth than ever before. I was sure that Obama was the person who had the most to offer when it comes to bringing positive change in America until I heard his pastor making those hate speaches from the pulpit.
I my insides crenged as I heard those remarks over and over on TV, and I almost made the mistake of writing Obama off because of it. I decided to hear his remarks before making my final decision and I am glad I did.
The media has labled Obama as the African American Candidate, which he actually is. However, There is something very differant about Obama than most Americans. He is not white, nor is he black. He has a black father and a white mother. I bring this up because I never knew this until I heard him speak last evening. No doubt Barack Obama feels the pain of racism in ways that most people can not begin to understand. He hears remarks made by his white freinds and family aimed at the black side of himself and at the same time the blacks in his life are attacking his white side. If there has ever been a candidate who has the desire to bring about unity in this country it has to be Obama. I also believe that his mixed race opens the door to an understanding of this issue like few will ever have and at the same time gives him an avenue for crossing those deviders that no other candidate in history has ever posesed. While this is not the main issue we face as Americans today, this certainly is someting that still has a strangle hold on many Americans. I believe that before we can really achieve the American dream this is an issue that needs to be faced honestly and objectively and Barack Obama is the man to bring about the process for healing in America.

God Bless America, God bless Barack Obama, God help us all

First – best wishes for a speedy recovery from your surgery !

A day spent with the Obama campaign is probably a break from the usual 360 pace, I would imagine.

Polls are showing a very quick evaporation of his lead – I'm interested in knowing how 'team Obama' plans to address this. As well as the usual questions about the ecomony, foreign relations, global warming, etc., etc. – I hope the 'team 360' was able to get a true 'inside glimpse' of – hate to say it – this newest 'political machine'.

Take Care – be well – and keep up the terrific work!

I hope all is well with you. I am not going to lie I am one of the young voters that LOVES Barack Obama and I was wondering form your perspective at this point do you see that energy that Obama seems to have had is it continuing maybe even revitalized with the speech he gave on race. I personally thought his speech was remarkable filled with truths.

Michael from Califoirnia those are the issues of race today. You have been dealing with race issues for 40 years well that's what since 1968 well it is a hugely dynamic relationship in that time. The issue of race has to be discussed just as Obama has put it. My discussion of race is probbaly very different than yours since my perspective is very different as a young woman, and I think Obama is taking us in the direction we need to go when it comes to talking about race. He represents a new generation of all minorites we still have to overcome obstacles, but the anger and hatred isn't there with us (yes I lump him in my generation because he is the leadership I am looking for).

It was obvious that the media was doing nothing more, but to use race as an attack to discredit who I believe is a God-Fearing man. I wish that people would begin to educate themselves because without doing so, you miss the message and fail to interpret what the minister was saying.

Point # 1 Pastor Wright said, "God should Damn America" for what the United States have done. Lets not forget when the attacks of 911 occured, Micheal Moore pointed out some of the same things that this pastor has. So what is Michael Moore, intelligent?

Point # 2 Pastor Wright indicated that our government is the cause and or reason why so many blacks are infected with HIV/AIDS. Interesting point considering that it was our government that knowingly and intentionally injected black families with syphillis. Try pulling up articles about the "Tuskeegee Experient." Whether Black or White, it is important to understand history and why so many people have come to these same conclusions that Paster Wright has.

Point # 3 The last time I check, Corporate America was operated primarily by White people. I don't think this is racist at all, but rather a fact.

Lastly, I did not hear in Pastor Wright's sermon that he hated White people. I did not hear that he wanted his congregation to hate White people. I did not hear him say that we should lynch, hang, kill, oppress and suppress White people, like White people have done and continue to do to Blacks.

For all the people that listen to a "Ignorant " person like Rush Limbaugh who suggests to send a lynch party after Michelle Obama and to bloodie up Senator Obama, do you continue to watch the program? Yes, I thought so. Yet, I continue to see how "some" Whites continue to involve theirselves in matters that are baseless.

Did any of the same media outlets or commentators demand the credentials from the idiot we have as president currently? I believe that the answer will be no because not one person cared about what he did when he allowed those people that were victims of hurricane Katrina suffer. He did not apologize and severly punish the "White" men that dragged a "Black" man using a chain and drove down the highway killing him because of the color of his skin. And yes, Bush was governor at the time.

The bottom line is that before you judge someone, look at your history and the actions of others, the perhaps you could understand the reactions of others.

Dianna Thomas who strongly supports the views of someone that has a genuine, spirited heart...........................Go OBAMA

Anderson

When is Hillary going to get air time on your show? I see Obama is still getting more media time than her and also the media still seems to agree with everything he does from lying about NAFTA to how much was actually given to his campaign to lying to the media including you on Wright and then saying something totally different in his speech yesterday.
My mother tuned me into to you over a year ago, and I thought that you stood for the facts, but here lately you seem to be like all the other media and being bias. Hopefully tonights show does not go that way.
As for Obama, he is a great speaker... awful liar.... and does not deserve the nomination for President of the USA. He stood by a man that put down whites and blacks alike.

Robin
Columbus, Ohio

MODERATOR: Robin, we have made the same request to Sen. Clinton that we have made to Sen. Obama. We would like to spend a day on the campaign trail with her; we would like to get any time in any place for that matter. Sen. Clinton's staff continues to deny our request.

Anderson, I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I guess that "fatty deposit" was something more and I'm glad you had it checked out.

Can't wait to see you again on the program with Barack Obama!!

I have to say even though Wrights comments should not been at the pew pit, those comments are in the hearts and mins of many, like Obama said at the b-shops, kitchen tables, and even family one-on-ones. The real point is creating your own view, to make this a better place for all to live. We ALL are geting hit with the gas price surge, the milk price surging, jobs going overseas. This is the real issue, can the next president help the american people get healthcare, keep their homes, bring the troops home safely, surcure our borders? There are so many Rev Wrights out here in every color, and gender. People stop acting if though your fasmily or friends, even co-workers haven't made off beat remarks of another person of color, or reliegon different from yours. Let it go. Obama rose to the occasion as president hopeful should have. I will continue to support him. I was right from day one.

Anderson, hope everything went well with the cancer surgery. A question about Obama. On last week's program, didn't you ask him something about if he had ever been in church when Rev. Wright had a controversal sermon? I believe he said No. And now he's saying he has been in church during one of these sermons and didn't walk out.

Anderson,

I look forward to your report tonight. The more I learn about Barack Obama the man, the more I know he is the right person to be our President. The President should represent us and who better represents us than a man who understands and is willing to express his understanding of the race issue in this country.

Obama showed in his speech that this is not just a black issue nor is it just a white issue it is an American issue that has continued to flow under the surface and it is time we all started talking about it.

I too have a grandmother who says things that are inappropriate and in this day shocking, but she is also 97 years old. I understand where she comes from and where those opinions were formed. I don't accept her view of minorities and I would never use the speech she has used. I would also not disown her or love her any less because of what she has said. We learn from the errors of the past and how would we learn without being exposed to people like Rev. Wright, my grandmother, and others like them? Obama gets it and is willing to address it honestly. It is time to move forward.

Kim

Anderson, thanks for a great interview with Obama.
As far as democratic primary, it took them a long time to figure it out that they have been bamboozled. What a fake of a "bringing together candidate"....
By Obama....

Anderson,
Please continue to 'keep them honest'. Sen. Obama has lied about his association with Mr. Rezko and now about his pastor. Now the news says that the liberals are still supporting him. I am a liberal, and I am not. I am afraid that his wonderful speaking abilities are covering up even more.
Thank you, and love your show.

Hi Anderson Hope your surgery was a success–while Obama is a moveing, beautiful speaker, the speech itself does not ring true. Obama is so full of contradictions–He seems to say one thing one day then when there is a problem, say something else. I hope you confront him with some of these issues tonight. Also would like to know when Hillary is going to as much free air time–or is the media as bias as ever toward Obama?? TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF-enjoy your show.

Dear Anderson,

I am so sorry to hear about your surgery, but I am sure you’ll be as good as new in no time! I saw Charlie Rose last night discussing the Obama speech and I understand he got his injury trying to protect his precious laptop. I am sure that you would have done the same.

In regards to Obama’s speech, I am concerned that for almost twenty years as a parishioner at Trinity United Church of Christ Obama remained unaware of the anger Reverend Wright had against the United States and White people. If he remained unaware of Wright’s explosive feelings for all that time I am concerned that he will miss important issues as president, but on the other hand if he did know and did not confront the pastor or leave the church it suggests that on some level he accepts the radical opinions of Wright. Either way, his presence in the church during Reverend Wright’s sermons may have given legitimacy to the pastor’s words in the eyes of other parishioners. Also, I am concerned by the reaction of the parishioners on the DVD during Wright’s sermons.

Again, I am sorry to hear about your skin cancer. I’ll keep you in my prayers and I wish you only the very best.

Take care,
Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

senator obama is great at the speeches. but substance lacks..
he is raising legal issues as to not count the votes....anderson i find this unacceptable....he want us to over look his pastor speeches,...
he wants us to overlook that he did not hold a single committee meeting on afghanistan...he wants us to overlook Michelle Obama's lack of pride in the united states until 2008...and he wants us not to count the peoples votes in florida and michagan...i am registering independent. effective tomorrow... signed a very proud america fed up with politics as usual...

barry c

anderson, one more thing... why are you not in MI and FL fighting the battle on the voters behalf... the story is not about obama or clinton the story is about the voters..

Enough already! Stop with the Wright drama. We have real issues awaiting.

Don't judge an individual by whom their President, doctor, lawyer or Pastor may be. Although I don't like what Bush says, It doesn't make me leave America. Let's move on to......... the economy, wars,etc.

America, it is illegal to hold senator barak obama responsible for pastor jeremiah wright action and comments.

prove your self by taking him to the american supreme court.

can you?

Why is there not as much outrage for John McCain's
religous supporter John Hagee? McCain has accepted
Hagee's support and Hagee's comments on 9/11 and
the catholic church are just as inflammatory as Wright.
I realize there is a greater connection between Obama
and Wright but I have not seen the constant loop of
comments by Hagee as I have with Wright.

Im writing in regards to Obama's Race speech yesterday. I am an 18 year old black female who was proudly raised in perdominently white town. After Obama's Race speech it only increased my support for him. It showed me that he is willing to fight for his own personal conviction. In his speech you saw his immense understanding of the race issue that this country is still facing. He hit issues that not only concern black americans, but white america as well. Isnt that what we need in a President. Someone who is truly trying to unite the party and not trying to further there own personal agenda? I feel as though Hillary is a great canidate but I don't think the country needs a veteran politicians who knows how to play the game. Being that this campaign effects my generation more than anyone else I believe that Clinton is the way of the past and Obama is the future. The future consists of many people who are made up with all types of cultures and I just don't think Clinton is as diverse as she claims to be. I read someone's blog on Cnn that said Clinton should try to be the majority leader in the senate and Obama should be President. That is the best idea I have heard. If they both want to change the country as they say they do, this would be a marvellous idea. Ok well I have to finish writing a paper and you peeps have a good day.

We look forward to hearing what you learned while following Obama.

I think he handled the pastor issue well.

We can't agree with everything that everyone says.

If we ditched people when they had differing views, we would be a society of single entities, not attached to anyone or anything.

On your health, it must have been malignant if they chose to remove it. Green tea, Vitamin C, Proline and Lysine are a good combination to get rid of cancer (Dr. Rath – Epican Forte). The green tea and vitamin C remove the free radical damage and assist in cellular repair. Proline and Lysine (both amino acids) strengthen the collagen matrix so it can't metastisize. Keep Mineral powder on your skin as a barrier to the sun is you need to in order to keep skin cancer at bay. It is lightweight and not obvious, plus it is thalate free. Your ancestry is fair complected , like my daughter's and she requires a higher SPF until she gets a base tan.

Don't fret the stitches or the scar . Now, you will just look more rugged. Take care.

What Obama Knew, And What Obama DId...

Barack Obama knew Jerimiah Wright was a anti Semite.
He then decided to be married by him?

Barack Obama knew of Wrights racist anti American predilections.
He proceeded to choose that vile man to baptize his children?

He heard the absolute abhorrent rhetoric from his seat in the pews.
He continued to go back for 20 years?

He knew of the psychic illness that affects his church.
He not only did nothing about it, but supported it?

He was asked directly about it.
He lied?

Good morning Anderson,

Sorry to hear about your cancer bout, hope all is well, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as always. Anderson, I am very anxious to see your show tonight regarding Senator Obama, I think he has a lot of explaining to do regarding his relationship with Rev. Wright, c'mon give me a break, does he really believe that the American people are so naive to think that he and his wife attended this church for 20 years and not once did he ever hear this mans racist sermons. Yea right!

Anderson: Hope everything goes well with the skin cancer. Your the best thing on CNN.

Bev C., Town of Tonawanda, NY

I watched Obama's speech and was truly inspired. Martin had a dream and I believe that Barack has a vision. I truly respect what he had to say on the issue of race relations in this country. He has the ability to make you think about things in a different perspective. He gave white people insight into the anger Afro Americans may fill, but the also gave Afro-Americans insight into the resentment that white people are feeling. I am 41 years old and so I am not from the generation of Reverend Wright, but my mother is and some of the racism that she experienced I have never experienced. And some to the underlying racism I have experienced, my children will never experience. Just because you dont talk openly with other races about racism doesnt mean it is not there and that it will just go away. I totally disagree with the hurtful words that Reverend Wright used and found his delivery over the top, but he is not the only person expressing some of those views. There are other religious people and political people that have said some of the same things, but not in that nature. There are plenty of people that believe because of Americas foreign policy we have hurt and bullied other countries and it was just a matter of time, before someone attacked us. I am proud to be an American and 9/11 was the saddest day in my lifetime, but negative attitudes toward America and our policies contributed to that attack. It is time for America to show other countries that we are "one nation under God" and not just say we are. It is time to stand up for what is best for this country. I am tired of the same political slogans and promises year after year after year, and still things stay the same. It is time for something new and different. I am supporting Obama because I am ready for a change.

Anderson, I will keep you in my prayers.

Oh Anderson, i will keep you in my prayers, as far Obama, Its a shame a man is being judge by his pastor, no one agrees with everything their pastor say, and you do not leave the church because of that, if we did there would be no one in church.

Also his pastor is wrong, and black churches do not preach like he do.Black churches preach the word of God,and preach on the Holy Spirit. His pastor is and idiot and the people that follow him, do not have it all either. Please know, that black churches is not like his church.

Senator Obama gave a great speech on race yesterday. But why did he give that speech yesterday and not at the beginning of the campaign or a year ago or 3 years ago? This was a speech that was needed years ago, so we could have built upon it since. His speech, while important, was unfortunate. It was unfortunate because he was “forced” to give it. He is now fighting for his “political” future. His speech, while insightful, stunk of saving himself rather than society. His speech, while pertinent, comes at a time when he saw his campaign siding downward, along with public opinion. His speech, while eloquent, did not change the poor judgment he made by maintaining a relationship with Rev. Wright. Senator Obama tried to form parallels between his “white grandmother” and Rev. Wright. The difference is that his grandmother is his family and you cannot change that, while Rev. Wright was a choice. It was a choice on who he chose to be his personal “spiritual advisor”. After all the rhetoric of Rev. Wright that Senator Obama stated he knew about, but that he does not condone, he still chose Rev. Wright as his “spiritual advisor”. How does someone come to the conclusion to make someone his/her “spiritual advisor” when they preach intolerance and hate against other Americans and Country? There are not many things, other than maybe your wife or children, more personal to someone than their faith. Faith runs deep down in someone’s soul. It is who they are. To let someone in your life that is so divisive that has the influence of a “spiritual advisor” calls into question Senator Obama’s judgment, credibility, and integrity. Senator Obama has based his foreign policy campaign on his “judgment”, being right, as trumping Senators Clinton or McCain’s experience. President Bush has been criticized by some for his religious beliefs influencing him on making decisions. What is Senator Obama going to rely on to make decisions in the White House should he be elected President? What influences is he going to take to the job? These are questions that I believe many Americans are still struggling with. In many cases it is not the question of who we can trust to be President, it is who can we trust “most” to be President.

I feel that Senator Obama explained his relationship with his pastor eloquently, in his speech. It is one similar to a family member. His relationship is one that has developed over many years of interacting with his pastor on a personal level. Like in any family, you will hear or see family members say or do things you do not always agree with. But when the positive qualities out weigh the negative, the relationship is maintained. To do otherwise, would be like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. I admire Senator Obama for understanding that his pastor is human and remaining loyal to his positive qualities. It shows his loyalty and strength during adversity. It shows me that he will be loyal to those who depend on him when he becomes president. He knew the potential risk for standing up for what is right in a close political campaign and he still chose the high road. These are the type of qualities I am looking for in a presidential candidate.

Hi Anderson

Just want to wish you all the very best for a full recovery. I am sure you are being very well looked after.

Kind regards

Sarah

Anderson, please ask Mr.Obama to explain his response on Imus vs. minister Wright. He said “Imus wouldn’t be working for me” why the double standard?
Obama can’t even defend us from his minister let along terrorists?

I support John McCain and favor Barack Obama as the democratic nominee.

Obama's live speech today to end the war in Iraq on day one truly shows me he lacks experience to be commander in chief.

Does he think that terror will go away on day one also?

What about the "expert" commanders on the ground, does their opinion get overridden that easy?

Anderson, lets ask Obama about; why OBAMA STANDS BEHIND SPIRITAL ADVISOR WRIGHT!
“Wright is like an uncle you love and respect” This is a man who believes the U.S. government formulated the HIV virus to commit genocide against blacks and that it is also responsible for the 9/11 attacks.Rather than break ties with his demagogic, anti-American pastor, Barack Obama used a speech on race to excuse his behavior and sweep the controversy under the rug. Passing the buck is not very presidential. In a major speech Tuesday, Obama condemned the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's shocking verbal assaults against the U.S. dating back to 2001. but in April of last year, Obama was quick to demand Imus' ouster for making a racially insensitive remark.

How does Obama consider someone a Mentor and friend for 20 years and not know their hateful racist values and character?

I am so very tired of the naysayers. They are the ones who did not even listen to the speech. They already had their minds made up before one word came out. They are the ones who are not willing to put the negativity behind and move forward. They are the ones who could care less what they leave their children. This is the most important thing–get off your high horse and stop acting like you are sinless. You are not Jesus Christ and we are all full of sin. Obama acknowledges he is not perfect and neither are you. So stop with this crab in the barrell mentality. When one is almost to the top, the rest of the crabs are grabbing & pulling him/her back down. Let someone achieve something and be happy for that person. Show your children or any person that you can be a big and better person.

Hi Anderson, I'll be praying for you. I'm writting to tell you to use vitamin E cream after the stitches come out will help it not scare. I was in a car accident 3 years ago and the windshield shattered and some of it hit my face. I was a mess, but I used vitamin E cream and I have no scares. Thought I'd pass that info to you so you can get some and try it. And don't scratch it nomatter how much it itches.

Leonard, Obama is being held accountable for his own action and not Wright.
Lack of judgment, and ability to standup to someone who has no respect for this nation as a whole.
Obama must be accountable for his choices for the past 20 years.
Oh, lets not forget he lied.

People in America are so nasty and cruel; judgemental and always ready to execute somebody – and all live in glass houses and need to sit down and be quiet.

That's why we're in the mess we're in today; stop acting like you're so righteous. How quickly have we forgot about the bed sheets, the KKK and and hangings that my people suffered. Try living through 400 years of that and see how much anger you won't have when it's over.

Why should Obama disown his pastor; I don't see anybody disowning their people who wore those bed sheets, hung us from ropes and raped our women??

It'll be good to have you back Anderson. I hope you did get a lot of well-deserved rest and we all wish you a speedy recovery.

I was moved by Obama's speech. As he said he's not naive enough to think that 1 speech or 1 election cycle is going to cure all of society's problems regarding race. I think Barack has done all he can regarding Wright's comments. I personally was happy that he did not disown his pastor or his church. American who attend church know that the church is like an extension of your family.

It was a very honest and powerful speech. It really makes one think about the relationships in their life and how race has played a part in those relationships – whether they've been positive or negative experiences. I not only admire the way Barack can give a speech but I admire how he actually seems to reach deep within himself and try to search for answers so he can reach out to others. I wish Obama all the best. He truly is a unique individual who has so much to offer America. The neat part is that he actually believes "we" have more to offer to ourselves. Oh – the audacity to hope...

Dear Anderson.. I hope you are ok. I heard about the surgery.

Well, you are certainly giving a lot of time to this candidate..
But we know he lied. and is now trying to recover the derailed campaign and candidacy.

I hope you have a day with Hillary? That would be nice to see right on the heels of this.

By the way, I read this in one of the Blogs, and it captured what I was thinking, so I quote:
Obama’s speech yesterday in Philadelphia had a similar effect. He had been expected to dispel, once and for all, any question that he sympathized with the hateful, racist anti-Americanism of his pastor, Jeremiah A. Wright. Instead, he failed to break with Wright, and used the occasion to attack his political enemies and to revisit a frayed list of racial grievances. For Obama, this is the beginning of the end.
His supporters are crowing about what a triumph the speech was, how historic and how groundbreaking. The hype and hyperbole are a sign of the deep insecurity they rightly feel about what was revealed today. Senator Obama 1) did not apologize; 2) did not break with Wright; 3) did not provide a way forward. He did not quote the Bible even once—quite astonishing, given that religion is at the heart of this affair.

Here's my add: And he doesnt say the pledge of allegiance....

Anyway, be safe.. be well... and I hope to see you on Day with Hillary. Come to think of it, it would be far nicer to see you on CNN than Worlf Blitzer.. and of course Hillary!!!!

Thanks.

I heard Senator Obama's speech. I know it is hard for some people to believe, but unless you are black, you cannot know how hard it is in america to catch a break. Everywhere you go, people see you as a black person, regardless. That is why we try sooo hard to fit in. To dress nice, to have nice things, so that people notice those "things" instead of the color of our skin. You can not expect us to just forget about all the injustices that were done to us and our ancestors. We didnt make all that stuff up, it happened here in America. Now dont get me wrong, I would not want to live in any other country in the world, but it is very hard for blacks, especally black men/boys. Obama is lucky, in that he does have white family members. However, when people look at him, they dont see that he is half white, they see A BLACK MAN!!! Never mind he is a Harvard graduated, never mind he is a successful lawyer, never mind he is a US Senator, he is STILL just a BLACK MAN.

Hope you feel better.

Hi Anderson,

I love AC 360 and Obama. In fairness to Obama, it's important that you to end the endless loop regarding Rev. Right and focus on what Obama, as president, can do for the USA. TONITE, DARE TO BE DIFFERENT AND DISCUSS THE POSITIVE & NOT NEG.
Thanks
Karol

Anderson, I wish you all well, I had a similar surgery myself a few weeks ago.Mine was on the top of the nose.The doctor here in Ottawa, made a great job, and I am fine now.

I watched the entire Obama speech , also printed out the transcript , and read it again...to my opin ion it is a wonderful and courageus speech, with all the personal( electoral) risks that Obama took upon himself...he went on the fine line between finger pointing , znger and asking for regret and forgiveness.Most importantly he mentioned to all the racism is still embedded in our life, we need to face it, and continue to try and resove it.I pariase him for being so forceful in delivering such a speech.

one more thing...i thought we seperated church and state years ago, so why is this even an issue?

Looking forward to seeing your show with Senator Obama. I really cannot understand all of the fuss about what his former minister said. You do not dictate what other people say or do or think. This is still FREE America isn't it. Senator Obama has already said numerous times that he did not agree with it. If everyone walked away from a friend, family member and yes even walked out of Church because something was said we didn't agree with, it would take care of the obesity problem, cause there would be alot of walking. Let it go. Listen to his message. I know he still has my vote.

I hope you're doing well, Coop.

Take care of yourself.

Anderson:

I thought you've been off because you were headed for the middle east...wow, was I wrong. I'm glad to see you're up and around and hope you're feeling better.

Stitches or no stitches, you're still the best looking reporter in the business.

Take care of yourself.

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL

Will you please start asking Obama the tough questions rather than throwing him softballs? This country is in true crisis and our next leader must be more than a dynamic politician. Words are important but actions are critical. Months and months on the campaign trail and Obama has yet to show much substance. The fact that he demonstrated good judgement as an Illinois senator voicing his opposition to the Iraq war is fantastic but his lack of judgement associating with Rev Wright is more telling. I strongly doubt if Obama had been a U.S. Senator when Bush declared War against Iraq he would have had the political courage to vote against the war. He couldn't even stand up against his own church leader until he was forced to do so for political advantage.

"Be honest about what you see, get out of the way and let the story reveal itself". Anderson Cooper, I'm holding you to your word, tonight, I will be watching and I will make a judgment about your reporting, whether you practice what you preach. And I am not trying to be mean or rude, your words are powerful, and that's the way news reporting should unfold. You see, I believe the words we speak and adhere to form the basis of our character. When we speak and say one thing and our actions display the opposite, it causes confusion/////////dissonance/discord. So please lets not have anymore of that from the media on this subject of race and religion. Whatever questions were not answered for some people who are discontent because they feel Sen Obama did not distance himself enough, please direct them to him. This is now a personal matter between him and his former pastor. I want to hear more about the issues in this campaign, i.e. how are you going to revive the american economy, how soon can we realistically get out of Iraq? I expect an objective piece on Senator Obama and I personally don't like to hear reporters feelings about the matter. That's just me, because I'm a journalist myself and I strive to report the facts as objectively and unbiased as possible because I respect my audience enough to draw their own conclusions from the information I've presented. I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight. And by the way, I call myself a cancer thriver, not merely a survivor, and you are too!

Hello Anderson,

Greetings from a fan from the Netherlands, hope your recovery is swift and you remain in good health.

I thought it was great the other week, you were the only one raising critical questions about Reverend Wright in a direct head-to-head with Senator Obama. The overall tone has been very kind on him, even if he contradicts himself a lot.

I just wonder if his unifying speech on race didn't portray himself as purely the black candidate of race... polls in Pennsylvania shows, Hillary Clinton leads 56 – 30 now and his 9 point lead in North Carolina has vanished, just 44 – 43 now.

But before, he always marched in the states and closed the gap. Yet now it seems to be the other way around, and he might have lost his momentum, cause the workers in these states want concrete plans and solutions, Senator Clinton seems to offer.