Comments on: 360° Interview with Michelle Obama on Wright controversy

By: Leeann

Leeann — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:04:16 +0000

I believe we are sisters and brothers according to Gods word. so why are we fighting one another? We are one large family of color, so why are we keeping up this nonsense? We should pray for our country, which happen to be the riches country on the planet, yet we are poor, we are losing our homes, our jobs, gas prices are terrible, people are homeless, and so many other things are going on, so we have some serious problems. God is in charge he is watching over all of us. I really do not think he is pleased whith what he sees. We need to quit.
Support whom ever you please, please stop the nonsense. As a nation we should come together and work for the betterment of our country. What kind of examples are setting for our children and grand children? We are a people of color so what, if any of us is stuck with a stick pin when we bleed what color is the blood? Answer red. We should show more love toward each other and stop saying and doing things to hurt each other. Be blessed

By: Kenneth L Barnett

Kenneth L Barnett — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:54:56 +0000

I would like to see M(s) Caroline Kennedy as Obama's running mate they make a good team. America needs a good team " A" team. They can make a change and they both do care about the American People.
If anyone one know what America is about it's Caroline Kennedy; She at a early age leaned what life was about and this Country. Obama does not need Hillary as his running mate she would only pull his Presidency DOWN!

By: Lisa from MD

Lisa from MD — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:54:54 +0000

Religous fanatics lost the democrates the last election. I don't want anyone in the Whitehouse that belongs to a church where a pastor preaches hate in the name of Jesus Christ.

By: Venel

Venel — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:52:07 +0000

I think that super delegates should go on Clinton side to give her the nomination because Obama cant win with his pastor's controversy. This is the best chance democrats have to win the election this year. if Obama is the nominee, GOP will run national ad with Obama's former pastor that will cause him the election. I like the man. unfortunately, i don't think he can win. Republican machine will destroy Obama. I just love the Clinton machine Vs. the Republican machine a little bit better.

By: Annie F Kuriki-Klinger

Annie F Kuriki-Klinger — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:52:06 +0000

It appears that CNN is providing a lot of air time for the Obama campaign to seek damage control in the Rev. Wright issue. Why didn't you give equal time to the Clinton campaign when it was accused of pulling the race card?

By: connie

connie — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:51:57 +0000

Every time Obama is caught up in something he transfers the blame to someone else. Like a child!. He has alot of people who support him in this. I think some of the pundits actually believe Hillary should defend Obama. She isn't allowed even to campaign against him. The truth is, people should stop making excuses for Obama. He shares the same views as his pastor. He would have denounced his pastor earlier, but knew it would hurt him in the black community. He didn't get angry about what his pastor said until he said something about him. He denounced his pastor when it hurt him with the white voters who were supporting him. And Michelle acts as if she is put out, because her husband is running for president. In her interview tonight she was put out, because she and her husband had to answer to the American people about their actions.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:50:37 +0000

I think Obama made a big mistake in distancing himself from Wright. He is doing exactly what Wright said, "Being a politician!" I am Asian and I think whatever Wright said about this nation, religion, race is 100% correct. Those that regard his speech correct but still want him to keep quiet know some people are not ready for honest talk. They fear Wright's honesty may hurt Obama's chances.

Years from now when we look back at Wright's speech, we'll realize what he said was right. America was not ready. I was going to vote for Obama knowing he had a good and honest preacher, but now I despise Obama for being an opportunist! He is willing to sell the man that has been a big influence in his life, in order to be a politician. Who knows what else he is willing to do in order to keep his position. He should have stood by Wright and tell Americans to listen to Wright, because Wright is honest!

A very disappointed supporter, Jennifer

By: jen

jen — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:48:24 +0000

What a beautiful and intelligent women. I will be proud when theyre playing with theyre new puppy on the whitehouse lawn. Hillary you dream of having the class this woman does, Its a wonder only the intelligent people back Barack. The Clintons get the dumb ones to believe They dodge sniper fire when A child Is handing them a flower.

By: Rhonda Davis

Rhonda Davis — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:48:05 +0000

thank you for the interview. this is the hope we are looking for...change and hope fpr he future through the Obama story and vision...nice piece and thank you CNN...finally

By: Joel O'Connell

Joel O'Connell — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:47:57 +0000

This is an example of free press for Obama...So Obama get caught with the Rev incident and leave it to the press to bail out the Obamas. First, Obama's response...understandingly...but to put Michelle and Carolyn Kennedy on together...so long for an unbiased press.

By: Deb McAll

Deb McAll — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:46:59 +0000

I never thought I would ever favor Fox over CNN or MSNBC, but lately your bias and half-truths are disgusting. Both are Obama campaign headquarters. You people need to be trained by ABC on how to conduct a debate! The interview tonight with Hillary Clinton on Fox was outstanding! Sorry, as much as you tried, I marked Obama off the list of potential candidates in the early debates for his lack of articulating his platform. He was too busy degrading the other candidates. Likewise, Michelle Obama showed her true ilk in an earlier interview. Both appear to have a chip on their shoulders. American is not ready for divisive individuals like them! John Edwards was a much better candidate with true passion, a better track record of working for people and donating to the less fortunate. I was so upset when I found Obama up to his dirty trick publishing a negative pamphlet about Edwards in Iowa! Fox is fair and unbiased.

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:44:57 +0000

Michelle Obama is touting the familar line of “my husband is the under dog.” She wants us to feel sorry for them and to vote for him even though we are learning more bad things about them everyday! This is a couple that has sat in church and listened to the hatred and anti-white sentiment from Obama’s mentor and pastor for the last 20 years and they give all of their charity donations to organizations that help minorities only. This is a couple that is for Black America not all Americans. Whatever you think about Hillary Clinton and her staying with a husband that has had affairs outside of their marriage (I personally think she is a bigger person than I because I would have tar and feathered him on the front lawn of the White House) I have never doubted for one minute that Hillary wants anything other than to help all children and all Americans. Hillary wants all people in our country to have affordable health care, a house they can afford, a good paying job, and healthy chidren.

By: Kathy Priester

Kathy Priester — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:44:16 +0000

Let's let this story die. Let's get back to fixing America, and not the personal politics of denominational religion.

By: Patrice Archuleta

Patrice Archuleta — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:41:15 +0000

I completely agree with TESAP
You have the next First Lady in your company and you ask such trival questions!!
I am so happy she lead you to higher ground!!!
I really wish you folks in the media would stop "talking down" to
ME AMERICA.
I'd like your job! I'd ask better questions! And I would certainly be more respectful! And get off the soap opera dialog and get down to what we want to know about.
How much does your boss pay you to NOT ASK the big questions ?? Come on, tell me!!
ABOUT:
WAR
Economy
Education
Vets coming home mentally damaged with no medical care!!
Get real, will you please!
There may be hope for you,
P

By: Janet Max

Janet Max — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:40:28 +0000

I am concerned that there is far too little discussion of the economic challenges that America faces, and they are only going to get worse over the next few years.

Our national debt is over NINE TRILLION DOLLARS. We need to vet the presidential candidates and their policy teams to determine who will be best able to lead us as we confront this and other challenges, such as a crumbling infrastructure, poverty, and a war that has had devastating impact on our county and Iraq. We need to let these candidates be frank about what we need to do.

Instead, we obsess over flag pins, ministers, and sniper fire, and we tear apart every word anyone connected with the campaign utters, just looking for a reason to dismiss them and hate them. The media has a responsibility to help examine the issues that are critically important to our future, but instead they feed the beast that demands inflammatory superficialities. Americans, demand substance in the coverage of this campaign!

By: KEN in NC

KEN in NC — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:40:08 +0000

I agree with you Kasha and Jana Brown you have herd their response on the Rev Wright issue so live with it. It is all that needs to be said. Each and every person in this party cannot be given responses until the responses satisfy them. You have to have some faith and confidence. I know that is hard to do on the heals of the bush administration but you have got to try.

By: Char

Char — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:38:22 +0000

I think Michelle spoke open and honestly. I really believe that America has been looking for a reason to tear this man down from day one. I'm saddened by hateful comments I read on the blogs as well as well as the divison that has happened to the democratic party. After the way that this has been handled, I cannot in good conscious vote for Hillary if she is the nominee. I have always been a fan of the Clinton family but you see the "true colors" of an individual when they are faced with adversity. Hillary has shown that she wants this at all cost.

Her personal business with her husband was "her personal business" Obama's personal business with his pastor is "his personal business".

I will be voting Republican in the fall and I will encourage everyone I know to do the same.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:37:43 +0000

How can an interview with Michelle Obama not ask her if she wished she said never said a few weeks ago ( quote ) " I was never proud to be an American until recently "

If someone at CNN can't ask that in a sit down interview with Michelle Obama, then you can be assured some other reporter will ask her to elaborate on that statement that Michelle Obama made.

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:36:24 +0000

Can some of the earlier primary states get a revote? We're starting a petition for one.

By: oglesby

oglesby — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:35:48 +0000

What about the issues folks? Aren't there things people say, even in our familes that we don't agree with But still they are family...do their opinions reflect your belief?