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July 11, 2008
Beat 360° 07/11/08
Posted: 10:20 AM ET

David M. Reisner
AC360° Digital Producer

What’s up everybody! It’s time for ‘Beat 360°!’ (It’s web-only tonight, but I couldn’t leave you without a Friday challenge!)

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Here is the ‘Beat 360°’ pic of the day: We went into the archives…

A June 4, 2007 file photo shows Sen. Barack Obama, laughing after saying goodbye to Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflected left, after Obama addressed the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s annual conference breakfast in Rosemont, Ill.

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489 Comments
Dee, New York   July 11th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Two men with high aspirations, one reflecting.

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Jesse, you’re nuts! I’m not talking down to black men
by telling them to get a pair !

Doug - Rowlett, TX   July 11th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Can I get it or should I just continue riding you coat tails??

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 11th, 2008 10:43 am ET

First Bill Cosby, and now this guy. What’s next?

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

“Oh no he didn’t just diss me!!!”

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Must control impulse to kill…must control impulse to kill.

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Jesse Jackson’s image fades as he gives Barack a test tickle.

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Frenemies to the bitter end!!!

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 11th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Not to worry, he’ll never go anywhere.

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 10:49 am ET

“You so crazy! You know you’re still my Boo!”

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Thanks, Jesse! I had a ball hanging out with you!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 11th, 2008 10:49 am ET

“Wait ’til I get in the car, Jesse…you’re gonna get my nuts caught in the door”

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 10:50 am ET

“You play bad cop and I’ll play good”

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 10:52 am ET

“Punk, don’t make me call Al Sharpton on ya”

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Jesse Jackson reflects on his waning influence
as Barack pushes on, “balls to the wall”.

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Jesse, c’mon! You really didn’t know what those mountain oysters were that they served you for breakfast ?

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 11:04 am ET

“Sorry Jesse, no more room. Maybe McCain has enough room on the ‘Straight Talk Express’ to give you a lift!”

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Man am I having a great day first Jessie, Now Phil Gramm. Sometimes I just love being me.

Ron in Waco, TX   July 11th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Barack, I’m serious. You better store away some influential friends like a squirrel stores nuts for the winter. You’ll need them later.

Bill - Tennessee   July 11th, 2008 11:11 am ET

“Staring in my rearview mirror as another one gets thrown under the bus”.

Tom   July 11th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Jackson: Keep smilin’ you S.O.B. I’ll get you someday.

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Some days, I just love being me. First Jesse. Then Phil Gramm and now Mccain and viagragate. Lord I love days like these.

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Jessie Jackson casts a forlorn look as the future rides off into the sunset and the White House.

Steve in Ontario   July 11th, 2008 11:21 am ET

After some reflection, Obama puts Rev Jackson behind him.

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Jessie Jackson is left behind as the Obama band wagon rolls on.

Andrew - WV   July 11th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Rah Rah Ree Kick ‘Em In The Knee!!! Rah Rah Ruts, Kick ‘Em in uhhhh.. the Other Knee!!!

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Yeah, the bag of mixed nuts was great, now maybe Jessie will get a pair.

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 11th, 2008 11:25 am ET

“Get in the car , Jesse…I can’t hear what you’re saying when you are out there talking down to me!”

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 11th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Hillary, He loved the Nutcraker. Great idea.

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 11th, 2008 11:36 am ET

With the Secret Service protecting the nuts, Jackson goes for Obama’s back.

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 11th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Jackson lives up to his reputation as a backstabber.

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 11th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Damn!!! Right to the hilt and he’s still smiling!!!???

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 11th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Obama proves he’s “the Teflon Candidate” when Jackson’s blade snaps.

Karen - Hampstead, MD   July 11th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Jesse, to himself, “Why did he just laugh when I tried to fist bump him?”

Pearl   July 11th, 2008 11:44 am ET

This was the first time Jessie tried to grab Barack’s private parts.
Barack said “dude you missed, then drives away laughing,
as Jessie stands holding a fist full of nothing.

Denver,Colorado

kel (california)   July 11th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Jesse you are just jealous of me because I am about to be the next priesidednt

Louie Alvarez - Tucson, Az   July 11th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I always enjoy seeing the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In the rear-view mirror, that is.

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 11th, 2008 11:47 am ET

You would have been on the back of this bus if it wasn’t for ME.

carmen   July 11th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Jesse, it would be a lot easier to perform the operation if you faced me

Tony   July 11th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hee, hee, that coffee I spiked with laxative should be “PUSHing” Jesse and the Coalition any second now!

Jefferson, Louisiana

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Obama laughing after snatching the “torch” from Jesse Jackson.

Bob Fraze Massillon OH   July 11th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Sorry, Jess…I called shotgun.

Dezz Lewis   July 11th, 2008 11:55 am ET

He really thought he had a chance in ‘84!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kel (california)   July 11th, 2008 11:55 am ET

No Jesse you cant be my VP either

Dan Sample   July 11th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Out with the old, and in with the new!

Avni   July 11th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Obama telling Jesse to grow a pair and stop complaining about the rain…

Tahsin from Toronto, Canada   July 11th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Jesse Jackson: “That’s right Barry, you best get in there before I do something!”
Barack Obama: (singing) “Can’t touch this…na na na na!”

Fred - Wanaque, NJ   July 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Obama: HaHaHa - I just stiffed Jesse on that breakfast bill and stuffed the check in his collar - HaHaHa!!!

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Obama can’t contain his laughter after encountering Jesse Jackson’s huge ego.

Lee   July 11th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Jesse seen with vengeance in his eyes.

Lee,Madison,AL

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

All that remains of Jesse Jackson is a reflection of the man he used to be.

Ian Campbell   July 11th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Jesse Jackson to Obama: “Sorry Barack . . . but after 8 LONG years of Bush, we just can’t afford another nut back in the White House!”

Lee,AL   July 11th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Jesse feels that he got ripped for apologizing to Obama.

Lee,AL   July 11th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama laugh off the insult that Jesse made.

Michael Lane   July 11th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Images in the glass may be closer than they appear.

Mike Tremblett, Calgary Canada   July 11th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Senator Obama after hearing a Lorena Bobbitt joke from Rev. Jackson.

Jamie from San Francisco   July 11th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Reflection of the past, reality of the future

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Hey Barack, I only said that because I want you to be the first black president AND the first female president.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Do your worst Jackson……I’ve been wearing a bullet proof cup since I was twelve.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

“Was it just me or was Obama acting white”

Jannie Williams   July 11th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Barack, I’m serious! I want to be your VP!

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 11th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Stay off the bus, it’s my turn!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Mirror mirror on the wall, who makes the dumbest comments of them all.

JC- Los Angeles   July 11th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

A cordial chat behind bulletproof glass

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 11th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

“Jesse, I call shot gun…I’ll flip -flop positions with you later”

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

“Now there goes someone who doesn’t talk down to black people”
-Jesse Jackson

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

What are you laughing at Barack…..I’m serious, I’ll do it….. I did it to my dog last week!

Sandy Jay, Newfoundland, Canada   July 11th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Et tu, Jesse?

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

“He’s no John Edwards, but he did a good job”

Andre Wiggins   July 11th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Jesse Jackson:
Obama, you come in here and take my thunder. Who do you think you are?

Barack Obama:
Ah, ah, ah…Jesse take a back seat and let me show you how we do things now.

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

In another edition of surrogate Hide n Seek, Obama drops Rev Jackson off on the side of the road and tells him to count to 1 billion before coming to the campaign

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Good one Jesse….I guess that will make ME the first female president.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Mirror mirror on the wall, am I the dumbest of them all?

John Waytena, East Lansing MI   July 11th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Stop Jesse! That tickles.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Jesse, don’t pee on my wheels, then tell me it’s raining.

Stephen, Washington D.C.   July 11th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

If you were me, you’d do things very different. That’s why you’re not me.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Hey “Bro” Me and Hillary gotta go.

OBAMA BACKER   July 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Jesse… I was joking when I said you’ve open a lot of doors for a lot of people in your time, but none of them were for me!!!

Joe Clark P.A.

Dave in Alpharetta GA   July 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Guess who’s in the driver seat now?

Olen Ely   July 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

“I’ll have the last laugh, just like Lorena.”

Mehran   July 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Obama: Jesse I don’t know if you will ever reflect me , but it seems like I will be moving on.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Obama laughing after telling Jackson that one day he will have to pass his “torch” to him just like Oprah to Tyra Banks.

Jeffrey, Leominster, Massachusetts   July 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Jesse Jackson- Can I get a spot in your campaign?
Obama- You’re nuts!!

Sheri Velarde   July 11th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

If only had had glanced behind, then I would have known to expect a stab in the back.

Mark Shephard, Forest Ont, Canada   July 11th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

The joke really wasn’t that funny Barack

Sheri Velarde   July 11th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

The universe has a way of showing you who will stab you in the back.

Sheri V
NM

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

“Widow, window, on the car, who’s the righteous one by far ?”

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Jackson follows Obama to his car to make sure he accepts his apology for “cutting” him off in the doorway.

Sheri Velarde   July 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Paris and Nicole, move over, there is a new set of “frienemies”.

Logan, Indiana   July 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Are you stabbing me in the back?!?!

Max   July 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Jesus … what did that MORON say NOW????

vince nizzardi   July 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Let’s see……now where did I put that knife?

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Obama laughing after telling Jackson he is “responsible” for his own ride home.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Barack, is that a “Pat Boone” CD your listening to?

Brian, New Jersey   July 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Jesse, if you cut off my nuts, will I be the first African American Woman President?

Mae Calvadores, Winnipeg, MB Canada   July 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

did I say “cut”? I mean “pound”!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Sorry about what I said Barack….I guess I went a little “nuts”.

Jeffrey, Leominster, Massachusetts   July 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Jesse Jackson is mad because he wished he was in Obama’s position.

Chris, Miami FL   July 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Is this guy still staring at me? He must be nuts!

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Sure Jesse, I’ll get you Oprah’s autograph.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

That’s “Mr Boo” To you.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Rev. Jackson “reflects” on the comments he made.

Doug - Rowlett, TX   July 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

As I reflect, I only wish I could be more like you.

Greg in Toronto   July 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Come on Barack, stop foolin’ ! Let me ride up front with you.

Zainab ( Zan-ub)   July 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

“See my muscle Barack this is how I get revenge for you talkin’ bout them African men!”

Aaron-Hawesville,KY   July 11th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

HaHa.Jesse oughta’ know I don’t have any nuts.Why else would I be trying to please everyone by flip-flopping.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Ever have that feeling, “Someone” is watching your every move?

AG, Rochester Hills, MI   July 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

“Sorry Rev. No more seats, catch a taxi”.

Marc, FL   July 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

… cuts or nuts? Wish I could understand what he’s saying half of the time.

vince nizzardi   July 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hmmm, now where did I put my sheeps clothing outfit?

AG, Rochester Hills, MI   July 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

“Is he nuts…Anything I say seem funny to him”.

vince nizzardi   July 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I wonder if this glass is bullet proof?

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Obama laughing after Jackson asks to be on his short list for VP.

AG, Rochester Hills, MI   July 11th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

“Let me give you the number to my Doctor, couple of BOTOX and you will will look as good as me”.

Jim Singh, La Mesa   July 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

“Nuts, there’s no more room in the car for you Jessie”

vince nizzardi   July 11th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

“No seat ?, no problem, I’ll just run behind the car!

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 11th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Remember Barrack ,Your just like a squirrel trying to get a nut!

Adam T. San Antonio, TX   July 11th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Behind every smiling man is a man frowning, waiting for a chance to stab you in the back, wishing he could smile too :) ) (notice Mr. Jackson’s fist in the reflection).

Steve (Raleigh, NC)   July 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Jesse: “Barack, am I a disgrace to America?”

Barack: “Yes.”

Erin , fonthill ontario canada   July 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Jesse Jackson reflects on the remarks he made about Obama talking down to black people and Obama laughs it off.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

“On reflection, I shouldn’t have said that…”

Jetaime   July 11th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Jesse thinking: “If I only had my cleavers on me”.

Ben Oliver, Athens, GA   July 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Obama-Jackson ‘08, huh? That’s a good one Jesse!

Michelle , fonthill ontario canada   July 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Another reverend that Obama has to distance himself from.

Michael in Illinois   July 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

One imagine is real the other is not…you choose.

Barbara, Portland, OR   July 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

You still don’t get it Jesse, its not the “hammer” its called the “nug”.

Don Esposito - Coconut Creek, FL   July 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

“Do I really take you seriously? Jesse, you crack me up”

Suzy - Edmonton, AB, Canada   July 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama’s laughing at Jesse Jackson’s attempt to give him moral and spiritual advice.

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL   July 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Barack just recently felt the regret of not putting Jesse Jackson in the trunk when he had the chance.

peggy mozdzierz apache junction, az   July 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Man, he’s tring to chance everything I wish I had he nuts!

Anjali (Cincinnati, OH)   July 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Jesse, the whisperer! sometimes what meets the ears is just a reflection of one’s true character!

Cherrell Brown   July 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Jesse Jackson throwing up a violent fist at Senator Obama when he believed the cameras to be turned away, little did he know that his reflection could still be seen.

Cherrell Brown
Laurinburg, NC

Ryan - Boise, ID   July 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Obama reacts to his daughter’s idea of making “U Can’t Touch This” his new campaign theme song…

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Obama and Jesse Jackson renact the Video of the song”Somebody’sWatching me for a parody on you tube.

Chris - Cedar Falls, Iowa   July 11th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I love the old ‘lock the door before he gets in trick’!!! Now keep driving.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 11th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

“Barack, powerful you have become, the dark side I sense in you…”

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Barack, it’d be nuts not to let me on that bus.

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Jesse Jackson :”Suddenly I see This is where I want to be ,Suddenly I see ,This who I want to be !

Kyle Huntingdon Valley, PA   July 11th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

The Reverend Jesse Jackson was found here reflecting upon how shiny Barack Obama’s car was. Obama thought he was nuts!

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Barack. If you don’t let me on that bus, you can forget about having me as a running mate.

Angela Krieger, Virginia   July 11th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

“I coulda beena contender”

Angela Krieger, Virginia   July 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The Dream vs. The Hope

Angela Krieger, Virginia   July 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Oh please Jesse, we can see right through you.

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

When I said I wanted to run along side you in your campaign, This isn’t what I meant. Stop laughing.

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

When I said I wanted to run along side you in your campaign, I thought I could do it from inside the bus.

Tiara, Columbia, SC   July 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Jesse doesn’t know it now, but I just took his nuts.

Ian Campbell   July 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Jesse Jackson to Obama: “Sorry Barack . . . but after 8 LONG years of Bush, we just can’t afford another nut back in the White House!”

Toronto, ON Canada

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

The torch passes to the younger generation, family jewels intact.

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Jesse: “Can I come along?”

Harold Scott   July 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Jesse, What is not correct about asking men to be men. If this is
talking down, we need more of it.

Andrew Halverson Wisconsin   July 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s annual conference breakfast was great now off to CNN to have an invterview with anderson copper

Lee Overstreet   July 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

What? You had my dog neutered???

Lee, Tuscaloosa, AL

Frank Pagani- pittsburgh PA   July 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

since when cant you open your own door?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Hey Jesse! Need a lift to “Crazy Land.”

Dale R From Delaware   July 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Oh, NOW I get it! The same as downtown! That’s priceless!!

Frank Pagani- pittsburgh PA   July 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

umm, this is the Clinton’s car.

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama seen leaving moments after Jackson pitched him his 2008 campaign slogan: “Republicans are nuts… Let’s cut ‘em off.”

Zack   July 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Drive, drive, drive, he’s goin nuts.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Just give me a wash, with a rag wipe and light wax.

Jon - Melbourne, FL   July 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Jesse, you left your mic on again!

Todd Harshman   July 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I got your back.

Mary   July 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

he doesn’t know, I’ve already had them cut off

Gina - Lancaster, PA   July 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Reverend Jackson slowly pulls his knife out of Obama’s back .

Juju in Philly   July 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

I see ya becoming President before me, so I brought my knife to stab you in the back.

Garphil J Marietta (GA)   July 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Why does barack get to speak at the conference, he didn’t make any organization

Manoj, Ridgeland, MS   July 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

If you really want some nuts, Jesse, I can arrange them after I am the president !

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 11th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Jesse Jackson reflecting on his life in a moment”If I could save time in a bottle the first thing that I’d lke to do .

Debra Sauce, Thibodaux, La   July 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Mine are bigger than yours. Who’s on the outside looking in. I’ll call from the White House.

Craig Powell   July 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Wow! Those Fun House mirrors are really scary!!!

Roberto Belardo   July 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Running mate? Are you serious?

sam   July 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

oh! so now he is laughing down too..

Gabriel S, Vancouver, BC   July 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

J: Sure, I’m standing and you’re sitting, but how does it feel feel to be talked down to?
B: Ha, I want to cut your nuts off.

Doug - Denver, CO   July 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Obama cracks up as Jackson deadpans another joke about Tickle-Me-Elmo.

Bob Borquez, Nashville TN   July 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama: “Move away from the vehicle Jesse”
Jesse: “It’s just a metaphor Barak; come on out I won’t hurt you”.

Rob from San Jose, Ca   July 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

He who laughs last, laughs BEST!

Gwendy Robinson   July 11th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Wait! that suppose to be in the front not in the window!

Tammy, Berlin, Germany   July 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Don’t worry bro’ I got your back.

Jacqueline K, Augusta, GA   July 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Hahaha! Rev. you may want to cut mine off, but you’ve just handed me yours!

Lloyd in TX   July 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Good bye old man.

Jim- Bishop, Calif   July 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Jessie- If You had done YOUR job from the Pulpit over the last several years,I wouldn’t have to be doing YOUR job on the Campain trail now!!!.

Lloyd in TX   July 11th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Thanks for bringing the car around Jesse.
But you missed a spot. Ha-Ha-Ha!

Derek - Charleston, WV   July 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Jesse Jackson entertaining all with his squirrel impersonation.

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Silly Jesse, nuts are for squirrels

Dennis ... TX   July 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

“Can you believe it? JJ wants to be VP!!”

Beatriz Duran   July 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Sure Jesse, I’ll give you a ride in the Air Force One, sure.

Monterrey-Mexico

Angie   July 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Obama laughs off Jackson’s ballsy remark.

Angie
Knoxville, TN

Janna   July 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

You’ve never heard of a fist bump? What’s so funny? I’m starting to wonder about you, Barack….

Ryan W, Los Angeles   July 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Look out Obama!!!!! He has a knife!!!!!

Andrew, Elk Grove, CA   July 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

“No Jesse, these are my Planters Nuts, I need them for the car ride.”

Ryan W, Los Angeles   July 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Stop Laughing Barack. I wasn’t joking, I’m gonna get you!!!!

Brad, Duncansville, PA   July 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

wow, barak, nice car… did oprah give that to you or something?

Michele/ Henderson, NV   July 11th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

I’am laughing all the way into the white House Jesse !!!
Stick n Stones……..

Mike, Georgia   July 11th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Please Obama, I am sorry, let me clean your shoes

Charles, San Francisco   July 11th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Jessie — Keep hope alive, My hope brother. Barack — OK Jessie OK.

l hank   July 11th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

After talking with Hilary, I suddenly started thinking about squirrels. Where am I?

Frank in Charlotte, NC   July 11th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama: “And you thought “you” were going to be President of the United States!”

Lisa, Missouri   July 11th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

No, No Jesse, you can’t come along I must only associate with winners!
Jesse’s bubble moment reply- I really would like to be in his shoes.

Myrock, Atlanta, GA   July 11th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

What’s that… Your reflections are getting the best of you? Hold my door while I take the front seat…

l hank, houston, tx   July 11th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

After talking with Hillary, I suddenly started thinking about squirrels, Where am I? What generation is this?

Ishani,CA   July 11th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Oh! c’mon, Barack! once in a while, I had to say something to stay in the spotlight…..

Heather Spokane, WA   July 11th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Why does he get all the breaks?

Stacy - Houston TX   July 11th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Rev. Jackson laughs while Senator Obama is looking, but glares at him when he is not…

Theodore   July 11th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

No really Jesse, I got this…

James B - Los Angeles, CA   July 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Watch your back Barack!

Travis Watson   July 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Jesse to Obama….” uh, can I get your autograph?”

Caycee, Hawaii   July 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Who said you could take my seat on the bus?

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Looking back now , I never pictured Jesse,as a racist .

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 11th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

“Mirror, mirror on this car,
who’s the real nut in this war?.”

Stacy - Houston TX   July 11th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Obama laughs hysterically as Jackson apologizes, AGAIN… and Jackson get furious at Obama for no reason, AGAIN.

Larry   July 11th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

LOL Jesse, I’ll see If I can get you a real job.

Gina - Lancaster, PA   July 11th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

An irrelevant past vs. a promising future

dominic, toronto   July 11th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

is that the textbook example of backstabbing?

James B - Los Angeles, CA   July 11th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Just another supporter Obama will have to put behind him.

Steve Rose   July 11th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Jesse ponders “sadly, I’ve been cut to a mere reflection of my former self”.

Steve Rose
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Gerry Forseth....Oshkosh, Wi   July 11th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Humor has nothing to do with power , it’s all in the delivery !

Mikey P From L.A.   July 11th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

hahaha, Jesse, that knife in my back tickles.

Thea   July 11th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

At least you can ’see’ me stabbing you in the back.

Ginett   July 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

A foul-mouth reverend glazing into the future.

Thea   July 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Wait a minute … your speeches about absentee fathers is a reflection on me!

Anna - Las Vegas   July 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

When you leave me in the desert, at least untie me first.

Thea   July 11th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

At least you can ’see’ me stabbing you in the back.

Charlotte, NC

Thea   July 11th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Wait a minute … your speeches about absentee fathers is a reflection on me!

Charlotte, NC

Ben Backwoods, MS   July 11th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

“Quick, let’s get out of here before he realizes he’s stuck in the middle of no where and I have his wallet”

Ricky Gonzales, Bryan TX   July 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

There is this other game I know, Put your foot in the door this time.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Obama reacts as Jesse Jackson tries to give him a fist bump.

Javariyya (Jav-air-ia) CANADA   July 11th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Wait! Don’t sit down Barack! I don’t like “talking DOWN to black people.”

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 11th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Im laughing because his parting words to me were , Senator, never order White Bread in public .

Anna - chicago ,il   July 11th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Obama reacts as Jackson tries to give him a fist bump.

Ginett, Ft. Lauderdale, FL   July 11th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I wonder if he knows….

Tim, Manton,Michigan   July 11th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Having a hard time reflecting his true image, Rev.Jackson has to keep his PRIVATE issues to himself.

john   July 11th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

hahaha…….DRIVE!

Laura, Lacey Washington   July 11th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Jackson reflects on the future of Equanomics

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 11th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I could’nt help laughing back then because talking to Reverened Jackson in person , is like talking to Daffy Duck drinking a Slurpee .

John Casnig   July 11th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I got your back, Obama!

John Casnig
Kingston, Ontario

Mustapha, Dallas, TX   July 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Obama takes cammand; Jesse fiddles while Rome burns

Keith T-San Diego, CA   July 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

An everyday occurance at Hertz rent-a-car’s Capital Hill location.

Mustapha, Dallas, TX   July 11th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Black History in the Making: Past and Future

john, Nebraska   July 11th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

barack?…..unlock the doors man!

John Casnig   July 11th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Guess who’s behind me?! Well, it’s either Mac The Knife or Jesse Jackson!

John Casnig
Kingston, Ontario

Brian - Cedar Rapids, IA   July 11th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Barack - quit talking about fathered children born to unwed mothers, I see my own reflection, and I am not smiling.

Tim, Manton,Michigan   July 11th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

A true ” Profile of Courage”, only Obama dares to put his trust in a man of the cloth who carries a dagger in his hand.

Susan   July 11th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

JACKSON - “please please please, ah come on Barack - I could be VP. ”
OBAMA - HAHAHA Jesse old man, you don’t have the ‘nuts’ to be VP!

JP   July 11th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Jesse - No I’m serious….you might want to see a doctor soon - you’re looking a little squirrelly….

Bob, Grand Rapids, Mi.   July 11th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Jesse, you are soo “in back of the bus”

Mike, Cedar Rapids Iowa   July 11th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

C’mon Obama! Just two more feet to the left!

Thomas of Newport   July 11th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Obama: Jesse you are NOT on this bus!
Jesse: Step off the bus and I will give you a fist sandwich.

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 11th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

I was laughing because I had just told him that the ‘ Rainbow Push Coalition”could be interperted as a Gay Rights support organization . He didn’t laugh .

Megan Dresslar   July 11th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Jesse! you stop talking me…… you will be drop my campaign! you will not going ride with me on the bus, Please apology to all black people!
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Gail, Huntingdon Valley, PA   July 11th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

And the point you’re trying to make is?…making the ground near Ebenezer Baptist Church quiver.

Ashley, Florida   July 11th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Rev. Jesse Jackson confused by Obama’s reaction to his crude remark.

Darian Wright   July 11th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Keep hope alive! Remember that I popularized the hope theme Obama and don’t you forget that!

Matthew, Philadelphia PA   July 11th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Jesse looks on thinking. At least no one can hear him going nuts!

Darian Wright   July 11th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Out with the old, in with the new.

Stephanie   July 11th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Watch your back!

Dan - Ronkonkoma, NY   July 11th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Barack, I wanted to run along side you in the ‘08 campaign, not your bus.

Ken Brown, St. Louis, Missouri   July 11th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Barack giggles and leaves after letting Jesse know, “Michelle’s got’em already”.

Harold Mott   July 11th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

God, why him and not me?

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 11th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Jesse Jackson imitating Anderson Cooper.

Tracey - Boston, MA   July 11th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

“I know that fool ain’t laughing at me!”

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

He had just told me an Arafat joke in his best Arabic voice . Now that was funny , and i didn’t even get the joke .

Victoria from Homestead, Florida   July 11th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Now who`s reflecting upon their actions?

Sukanya, Sherwood, Oregon   July 11th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hmm…this might be a good angle to backstab from.

nerakami, Miami   July 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

the fear of anonymity in Jesse’s eyes…..

Priceless !

James Bourne - LA, CA   July 11th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Just remember Barack, I didn’t have anyone like myself to deal with when I ran.

Todd in State College, Pa.   July 11th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hey Barack, I called shotgun.

People Paula   July 11th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

“That’s it, Barack, just 2 more inches to the left….”

Mike, Cedar Rapids Iowa   July 11th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Obama thinking…(Damn this is funny, but Ibetter let him back in before he really gets mad!)

Holly from Indianapolis (IN)   July 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Unlike Jesse, the media has left Barack intact.

Paul Deacon   July 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Will I ever see you again?

SJ in McAllen, TX   July 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Fess up Jess, you made a mess.

Trina   July 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hey, Barack! That’s my seat! You can’t take my “seat” without my permission, just like there’s no change of guards unless and until I say so.

Shreveport, Louisiana

Jennifer NC   July 11th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama finds Jesse Jackson’s thoughts on what he should be saying about Black Americans completely laughable.

Don, WA   July 11th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

One day Jesse Jackson looked at his reflection…and regretably saw who he really was.

Angie Nantz   July 11th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Come on Jesse, get on board!

Richmond W., Rowland Hts., CA   July 11th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

2 Men - nuts about politics.

Alheli ("Ala-Lee") Picazo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada   July 11th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Jesse Jackson pushes Obama forward with his words of support on the outside, but his reflection reveals his hidden desire to try and hold him back…

Richmond W., Rowland Hts., CA   July 11th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Mirror, Mirror on the Car - who’s the nuttiest of them all?

Betty   July 11th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Now Jesse, stop talking down to me!

Paul Deacon   July 11th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Will I ever see you again?
Paul Deacon
Winnipeg, Canada

Christie, Vancouver BC Canada   July 11th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Jesse reflects on what could have been

Sarah, Canterbury - UK   July 11th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

In the words of the great Michael Jackson song ” I’m looking at the man in the mirror”

Michael Grohs, St. Pete Beach, FL   July 11th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

“Damn, I look good. Oh, wait. That’s not me.”

Pete, N.J.   July 11th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

” Oh hey Jess, one more thing haha…in early July I want you to say something really weird about me, it’ll make great press, bit don’t over do it ok?…nothing too nutty…Thanks man, I can count on you. “

Nora Boehm   July 11th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

“I’m refuse to pass the torch to you, Obama…….we’ll see about that”

Hollis   July 11th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

You think my raised fist indicates solidarity and strength, but really
I want to sock you in the head.

Don, WA   July 11th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

“Let me introduce myself Jesse, I am your ghostly spirit you see in front of you…call me Ego…you keep me very busy…BUT YOU LOOK GOOD! And I’m here to tell yah that you need to hit this guy Barak below the belt…aint “NUTT’IN” to it man.

Alheli ("Al