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August 21, 2008
Beat 360° 08/21/2008
Posted: 05:58 PM ET

David M. Reisner
AC360° Digital Producer

Hey team, long time no speak! Ready for today’s Beat 360°?

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Here is ‘Beat 360°’ pic of the day:

Here we see Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill, talks about economy during a conference call in St. Louis, Mo. last month… but i thought we could have fun with it today, considering the Senator has to ‘make the call’ soon…

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573 Comments
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573 Comments
Amy, Chicago   August 21st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hey Joe…I know this can and string thing dosn’t work so well but I couldn’t find a secure line.

Ken, Chatsworth CA   August 21st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hello is this 976-VEEP? Who is on call tonight?

JC- Los Angeles   August 21st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

“I gave Countrywide all the documents they asked for, now get me that loan.”

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   August 21st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama’s making a 3am prank phonecall to McCain

john garden   August 21st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

but honey, mccain got to go on an oil rig.

Donna A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

What are you doing this weekend and are you free for the next four years?

Anne Shiland -- Birmingham, AL   August 21st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Is this 1-800-call-veep?

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   August 21st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

There has got to be a more subtle way to evesdrop!

Gabriel S, Vancouver, BC   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

“Yes, one chow mein and one fried rice. Could we get some extra fortune cookies, I’m running to be President.”

Connie McLauchlin Jr   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hello God, I need Help

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Sen. Obama is “Biden” his time before announcing his choice for VP.

Lorraine, Grass Valley, CA   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Uh-Huh . . . . uh-huh . . . yes ,dear. . . . uh-huh . . . and a pound of what ?. . . ok . . . yes, dear . . .uh-huh . . .um, they’re waiting for me . . .yes, dear . . .

Zachary, Snohomish, Washington   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Yes, I know it’s three in the morning. Yes, I know where my children are.

Rebecca, canada   August 21st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Sen. Obama: “I am not interested in purchasing your product and this number is on the National do not call list, please stop calling me!!!”

BarbieJo (Conway, SC)   August 21st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

“Hey Michelle…..How many houses do we own?”

dominic, toronto   August 21st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Yes, 3 party size pizza, have it delivered to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave on Jan 20, 2009

Danny Chubb, concord, nc   August 21st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I told you hillary isnt my running mate and book another trip too hawaii for me.

Wendy Ontario, Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hello Hillary, do you want to be my V.P? Call me back when you get in!

wendy zizmor new york ny   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

why can’t we have more than one vp?john mccain has 7 homes

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, I hit the wrong speed dial number. I meant to call Sen. Biden.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Yes, Hillary. I know you have the anti-Bosnian sniper vote locked up; but I’ve already decided on my VP.

jim Alden,ny   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Trust me. My ideas are a lot newer than this old phone.

Mark Hafley   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

You mean those phone solicitations AREN’T recorded!!!?

dominic, toronto   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Wake up Hillary! it’s 3am!

Mark   August 21st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

“Look Hillary, if you dump the chump you are it! I wouldn’t lie to ya, girlfriend!”

Mark S.
Sacramento, CA

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

No Rev. Wright. We don’t need you to kick off the convention with a prayer.

Wendy Ontario, Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

No Bill, I wasn’t asking you to be my V.P, is Hillary home?

Charles, Maryland   August 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

“No, I don’t think 3 a.m. is a good time to ask me if I’m happy with my long distance service.”

jim Alden,ny   August 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hello McCain……do you have prince Albert in a can?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:11 pm ET

It is 3 AM which VP candidate will answer the phone?

Anne Shiland -- Birmingham, AL   August 21st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Crisis Center? I NEED HELP!!!

Cindy   August 21st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

OK Hillary, I’ll make you a deal….

Cindy…Ga.

Wilson   August 21st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Listen! I got everything undercontrol here. What’s for dinner Hon?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

It is 3 AM, look Barack Obama will answer the phone.

Andrea Osborne   August 21st, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Uhm yes 1-900 psychic, who should I pick for a VP

Greg Myers Houston,Texas   August 21st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Can you deliver a VP with extra cheese in 30 minutes?

Wendy Ontario, Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Candy Crowley, stop calling me, I’m not telling you who my VP will be

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Yes, my refrigerator is running. Why do you ask?

David R. Vancouver, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

“Hi, Hillary? I’m gonna make your day!”

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

OK, tell John Edwards he can’t speak at the convention, even at 8 AM.

Shake Kalidistonia   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Honey, I am not coming home tonight. Transportation is too expensive.

Shake Kalidistonia
Spartanburg, SC

Mike - Scranton, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I’d make a choice for VP if Senator Biden would take me off hold.

Andrea Osborne   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Michelle, if I pick Hillary as a VP can you girls get along?

Wilson   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Honey, I’m coming home late tonight because there seems to be a line for presidential candidacy!

jim Alden,ny   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hello, Senator McCain?……… do you have Prince Albert in a can?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:14 pm ET

It is 3 AM, Hillary does answer the phone. Obama tells her she is not the VP choice.

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It is 3AM, Obama gets Hillary’s voice mail.

Mike Kingston Ontario   August 21st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Senatorr OBama calls his Pastor for divine intervention to help him choose his running mate.

Liz   August 21st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

“Hey Hillary, How are … Oh, yeah I’m looking for a VP… umm.. yeah you’re totally on my short list… really… oh I have to go I’ll talk to you soon,”

Liz
Davis California

Cindy   August 21st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Yep…I’m on hold just “Biden” my time before the BIG VP announcement!

Cindy…Ga.

Wendy Ontario, Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Yes Mrs. Kaine, I know your son Tim would make a wonderful VP but I really haven’t made my decision yet

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:16 pm ET

“Hi, Grandma? It’s me, Barack. I was wondering…. No, grandma, Barack… *sigh* B-A-R-A-C-K…..”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Just tell Bill Clinton that he can’t have any Hooters Girls escort him to the stage for his speach.

wendy zizmor new york ny   August 21st, 2008 6:16 pm ET

hilliary I am supposed to call you

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:17 pm ET

McCain aides make a not so subtle attempt to record Sen. Obamas phone conversation.

Helen   August 21st, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Yes, Pizza Hut, I would like to order a pizza with everything on it…

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:17 pm ET

“Hi, Hilliary? Hey listen, I need your help! ”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:17 pm ET

McCain aides make a not so subtle attempt to record Sen. Obama’s phone conversation.

Roweena D'Souza, Seattle   August 21st, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Father here I come before you a sinner; I am going to ask Hillary to me my VP!

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   August 21st, 2008 6:18 pm ET

“…it’s in a brown, green and yellow pattern and I want it on the floor of every room in the White House.”

dominic, toronto   August 21st, 2008 6:18 pm ET

obama calls for tech support when he didn’t know how to text his supporters with a land line phone.

Mark - Herndon, VA   August 21st, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Now honey, I already told you. We can’t afford 7 houses!

Mike, Syracuse, NY   August 21st, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Are you sure the Pope isn’t available to be my VP?

Mike - Scranton, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Hello? Information? Yeah, I’m trying to reach my brother in Kenya. Can you put me through?

Justin   August 21st, 2008 6:19 pm ET

“I would love to talk about that but I think someone is listening in”

Justin Kohler
Sherman Oaks CA, USA

Dee, New York   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

So Hillary, What are you doing for the next four years?

CAM from Yellowknife, NT Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

“Hello Hillary?
Small change of plans since we last talked.
Let me start by saying you are a great gal. (awkward pause)
It’s not you it’s me……..”

dominic, toronto   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

instead of texting, obama decides to call his supporters one-by-one to let them know who’s his VP pick.

Tim Beechler (Germantown Hills, IL)   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

by the look of these cheap chairs I’m on, it’s no wonder why the Cardinals are 8 games out of 1st place

wendy zizmor new york ny   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

alright oprah I will substitute for dr oz if you will be my vp

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

“John McCain is gaining on me. My popularity is slipping. What should I do?”

*pause*

“Got it. Thanks Bill!”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

BarbieJo (Conway, SC)   August 21st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

“Hey Anderson….It’s me, Obama. What would you think about being my VP? Pays not great, but I could sure use your well rounded (360°) personality!”

Brian Willis (Woodbridge, Va)   August 21st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Baby, Sweetheat, Darling… I am sorry, but I am going to have to pick Hilliary.

Steve, Bend OR   August 21st, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Even the world’s biggest celeberty has trouble trying to cancel an AOL account..

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Ok dear, I’ll pick up some milk on my way home.

Keith Parris, North Carolina   August 21st, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I’ll take a cheeseburger, fries, and a coke. Better yet, super size that. We may be at this all nite.

Presley   August 21st, 2008 6:23 pm ET

“Yes, I’d like to order one VP, a side of Mudslingin’ slaw and some Republican Crow Pie.”

Presley
Walled Lake, Michigan

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:24 pm ET

“You want to be the first to know when I announce my VP ? No prob… What’s your cell number? I’ll text you.”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:24 pm ET

What have I got on? Well, for starters I got my flag pin. If you know what I mean?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama phones Cokie Roberts, “Hawaii is in the United States.”

Jack Magestro from Wisconsin   August 21st, 2008 6:25 pm ET

“So, Bill could I sweeten the veep deal with a year’s worth of take-out from Taco Bell? I hear that’s popular in New Mexico.”"

Mike Kingston Ontario   August 21st, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hey Larry. Let me speak to the Donald when you’re through with him and his kids.You know the dude with the funny hair!

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Whoa… I misdialed. I didn’t mean to… HOW MUCH PER MINUTE?!!

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Shena   August 21st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

“Hillary, I changed my mind, I don’t want to be the President of the United States anymore”, “Maybe you could take over for me?”

Shena
Columbus, OH

Jack Magestro from Wisconsin   August 21st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

“No, if I appoint you VP, you don’t get to live in my multi-million dollar house in Chicago. You have to come to D.C.”

janis   August 21st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Yeah, I would like 2 large pepperoni pizzas and deliver them to my house. Huh, I don’t know which house….

Janis Johnson
Greenwood, MO

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Yes, I am happy with my long distance carrier.

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Obama-Bowie?!
Who is this, really?

Kaitlin, Laval, Canada   August 21st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

For the last time Hillary, I’ll make myself clear; My answer is “No”

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   August 21st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Barack calls Campbell Browm, “Campbell could I get one of those 360 t-shirts?”

Jack Magestro from Wisconsin   August 21st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

“Dominoes? Yes, I’d like to order a larger pepperoni with cheese, onions and pineapple.”

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Yeah, give a me a double sausage and cheese with thick crust, I have been dyin for a pizza for months!

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Your call is important to us. So leave a message and the next time Cindy and I happen to be staying at this house we’ll call you right back.

Forrest Thomasville, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:30 pm ET

No, this is not the McCain resident..

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Calm down Michelle, I’ll take out the garbage when I get home.

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Hey Anderson Cooper… wanna me my running mate?

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Nima Eslamieh, Mission Viejo, California   August 21st, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Barack Obama to Michelle Obama:
“Honey, I just saw the Paris Hilton video online! No, not that one….”

Beverly Stansfield Lindenhurst IL   August 21st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Why is no one paying attention while I make this timely call? perhaps it’s the cheap chairs and loooong phone cord.

Mike Kingston Ontario   August 21st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hi Oprah. I’ll subscribe to your Book of the Month Club if you’ll come for a run with me to the White House.

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hey Wesley, did you hear, Al Maliki who is directly alligned with Iran just told Bush there will be a time-line for withdrawal…Mine!

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Obama: Hello sweetheart my wife! missed you! thank you for calling me!
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Yeah, that’s right!
I need 15 pizzas with everything delivered to 7 different addresses.
The name is McCain. (he-he!)

Wilson   August 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Hello WhiteHouse, It’s 3:00am - this is Barrack: Is anybody there?

Diane Horne Lindenhurst, IL   August 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

To heck with The Pick I’m calling Michelle about this lovely carpet.

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

“Hey Erica Hill… Cooper turned me down, wanna be my running mate?”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:34 pm ET

HELLO, HILLARY…

jenny rome ga   August 21st, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I cannot tell you who I choose for VP. Sorry Michelle

jenny rome ga   August 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Girls please tell your mom I cannot tll her who my VP choice is.

Angela Frazier, Memphis TN   August 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

No, no Bill. I didn’t say stick by the phone! I was telling the waiter, steak well done!

Mike from Ohio   August 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

(talking with Bill Clinton) Bill, let me get this right, you will not smoke any cigars in the White House if I put Hillary on the ticket?

jenny rome ga   August 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

No Hillary you are not and never will be my choice for VP.

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Mrs Clinton? Oh, ok…thanks anyway….
Mr Biden?…that’s fine…thanks anyway…
Mr Bayh… I understand…thanks anyway…
Dominoes???

Rob Christensen, Iowa   August 21st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Musharraf? How did you get this number? No you are not the nominee!!

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Senator Obama,…..White courtesy phone,….
Senator Obama,….White courtesy phone….

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Obama: Hello Hillary? Will you running my mate on Saturday morning?
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Momma? I’m having one of those campaigns….

Jackie Davis   August 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

John thought i’d call you on a land line since you said you can’t use a cell phone

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Michelle, honey, I had to pick her.. but honey…

Morten Wieder   August 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Yes dear. You are right. But we can’t put me on the ballot as VP. But I do know you are the real president at home.

Adam Zizmor   August 21st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

that is how you want your president to answer the phone at 2 a.m. !

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hello Bill, uhh, Is Hillary there?

Susan Stansfield, Lindenhurst, IL   August 21st, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Wow,if I could only find a tie with this pattern picking my VP will be a snap.

Susan Snow   August 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

OK, Hillary, I’m going to need you for VP, but you have to keep Bill away somehow.

Mike Kingston Ontario   August 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Hey John, What’s this I hear that you don’t how many homes you have because you can’t find the ones on Hidden Valley Road.

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I’m telling you, I tried to find someone as old and dementia ridden as McCain but there ain’t nobody!

Raghava, CA   August 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Just because I could not stand up to the others to get you VP ticket, I am not a Girlie man Hillary!

Martha(from NashvilleTN)   August 21st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Are you sure? Is that your final answer?

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Sen. Obama is “Biden” his time before making his VP announcement.

Karen   August 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

“Yes, I’m a registered voter.” “Who am I going to vote for??!!” “Why couldn’t you have called last week!”

Karen, Flagstaff, Arizona

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

But you promised to send a cable guy here sometime between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Amy, Chicago   August 21st, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Uh oh - honey, all my picks for VP have more than one home - now what do I do???

Anirudh Kulkarni   August 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I don’t like the color of the carpet, so make sure you change it before the election

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:42 pm ET

“Oh Barack, it’s 4AM, I said 3AM…click.”

Donna Zuk Adley   August 21st, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I’m using the white phone because Hilary has a tap on the red phone.

Pete Pandit   August 21st, 2008 6:43 pm ET

From San Diego, CA.

I can answer the phone anytime, 9pm, 11pm, even 3am!

Adam Nadler   August 21st, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Calm down, kids. I’m fine. The “convention bump” is just an expression.

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Obama: What are you dong calling me at 3am? I tried to sleep now, please don’t call me.
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Dave Pinocci   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hey, Bill………Is Hillary there? I need her help to beat McCain!

Anirudh Kulkarni   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Okay Plouffe, I’ve chosen my vp. Vp #43 whoever that is.

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

MIchelle, honey, you know I’M not stupid enough to pick someone who’s only been two years in office or someone who actually co-authored the Iraq war resolution… come-on. Everyone knows either choice would mean certain defeat in November!

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Yes, that’s what I said, I am the Michael Phelps of Politics…gold baby gold!

Peter in PA   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Thanks for your offer, Bill… but I’ve actually already made up my mind.

Francesca Elm   August 21st, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Proof Obama is ready to answer the phone at 3 a.m. or any other time of the day.

Ruud, Kingston, JA.   August 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

John, for the last time, I have only one house, one wife, and yes, since yesterday one sunflower………..

Denny, Midland, Tx   August 21st, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Do you have Prince Albert in a CAN?

dave   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

George! I need that furiture back!

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I don’t have a clue yet…I was just saying that!

Brent, Gainesville, FL   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

“Better make that half-pepperoni, half Hawaiian…”

Louis Krasnovsky   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

How the (bleep) did I get on the TSA’s terrorist watch list?

Ingryd (Easley,SC)   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Hello, National Enquirer? Do I have a story for you!

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

“Hello….?? I can hear you breathing. What am I wearing? Huh? My stance? Larry Craig, are you messin’ with me?”

Bev Stansfield Lindenhurst, IL   August 21st, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Look John I thought I made it clear. You absolutely can ‘t be my veep if I win.

Megan- Louisville   August 21st, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Hello, Hillary? Yes, I’m calling to see if you’ll be my running mate. No, no… not THAT running mate. It might be nice for people see us jogging together… You know, to unify the party.

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:48 pm ET

….We are currently cuexperiencing heavy call volume. Average wait times are currently TWO…..HOURS….AND….FIF-TEEN….MIN-UTES.
………Hello you’ve reached the Microsoft Vista Helpline……We are currently experiencing heavy call……

Danny Chubb, concord, nc   August 21st, 2008 6:48 pm ET

I already told you Hilary, Bidens my running mate and no me and Bill arent campaigning together.

Ken Fitts - Hillsborough, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

“I told you not…..no honey I…..Seriously…..Yes dear, a gallon of milk and some Reeses cups

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

IS this the Psychic Hot Line? I need help picking a mate - no, a running mate. No, not to jog with, to run the country with. I thought you were supposed to be psychic!!

Laura, Lacey Washington   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I told you 15 minutes ago that I already have DISH Network

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Yes, Chuck Hagel’s office please!

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Have you got Prince Albert in a can?

Barack Obama   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Okay my comment for today’s Beat 360 is … oh wait

Dave Pinocci   August 21st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Hey Bill…..Is Hillary there? I need her to beat McCain!

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hello, Mr President - is your refrigerator running? It is….

Laura, Lacey Washington   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Do you have Prince Albert in a can?

kel (california)   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

No Hillary i wont even tell you who i pick as my VP.
CALIFORNIIA

Diane Horne Lindenhurst, IL   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hello hello is anybody out there. What am I the lonely guy?

Betty Ann , Nacogdoches,TX   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

What do you mean I sound “wired”? I’m just a Bi~den my time here. . .

Ken Fitts - Hillsborough, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Note to self, Install wireless phones

Shane, Las Vegas, Nevada   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Mayor Bloomberg’s office…Oh, one moment Mr. Obama!

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Sure, I’ll be happy to answer a few polling questions. Who would I vote for for President?….

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

” Listen, Dick, as a personal favor to me, could you go hunting this weekend with John McCain?”

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Obama: Hello Joe? Will you running my mate on Saturday morning?
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Pamina   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Press 1 for Hillary, Press 2 for Joe Biden, Press 3 for the White House!

Renato Pereira   August 21st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Look, I know Mr. Bush is wiretapping this call… It’s the economy stupid!

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 6:51 pm ET

“Hi Hillary? Sorry to be bothering you at 3 am….”

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Donna Zuk Adley -- Hamden, CT   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I’m using the white phone because Hilary has a tap on the red phone.

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Look, Oprah, i really appreciate all your support, but i will NOT pick Dr Phil as my vice president.

Betty Ann , Nacogdoches,TX   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

“Hello, Hillary? Sorry to wake you at 3 AM but, HELP!”

Denny, Midland, Tx   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Hillary..you got problems…i got problems…
but we don’t have any problems!

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

“Oh Barack, I know Bill has some “cigars in the closet”…but he’s not like that anymore.”

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Yes Senator McCain, the Olympics are just about over… but the fireworks are just about to start!

eddy (toronto, canada)   August 21st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Illinois Federal Penitentiary? Yes operator, please give a message to inmate Tony Rezko. The message is: “Just hang in there for five more months”.

Chance Fitts - Hillsborough, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Yes mom, I packed enough clean underwear…

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I know, God. I know I’m not the Chosen One, and I’ve asked him to stop running those ads. But, he just ignores me. Anything you can do?

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

….We are currently experiencing heavy call volume. Average wait times are currently TWO…..HOURS….AND….FIF-TEEN….MIN-UTES.
………Hello you’ve reached the Microsoft Vista Helpline……We are currently experiencing heavy call……

Lisa Abatemarco, Benson, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Hello? Hello? Can you hear me now? Joe, I’m begging you . . . NO I’m NOT breaking up, I’m on a land line!!!!

Mike Kingston Ontario   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Hey John. All that free air time you are getting on late night TV will make you a laughing stock and come back to haunt you at the polls.

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

What Senator McCain? You can’t find a Vice President either?

Cathy, Chandler, AZ   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

(White House Security) “I’m here in the Oval Office and I need to know where is all the furniture!”

Anirudh Kulkarni   August 21st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Hey Michelle,
Remember the Chinese takeout we had last night? Can you open the fortune cookie and find out the name on it?

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Yes, honey, daddy promises that if he’s elected president he’ll fix all Mr Bush’s messes. Yes, i’ll end the war. Yes, i’ll make it so people can buy gas and stay in their homes. Yes, i’ll make sure people can have jobs and go to good schools have health care and…Maybe i should just quit this after all…”

Ryan W, Los Angeles   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Obama- Hello?

McCain- Obama? Wow, you actually do answer the phone at 3am?

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

What do you mean you don’t deliver to this area, do you know who I am?

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Yes, I’ve got your number
My VP?… I need to make you mine
Hillary, don’t change your number
8 6 7-5 3 0 9

Megan- Louisville   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Yes, I understand something is happening in the world… Listen, can we talk about this later? It’s 3 a.m.

Sharon from Indy   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

A secure line to my VP selection? Thank goodness for land lines.

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Listen, this is my blue tie answer. If you wanted my red tie answer you should have called yesterday!

Amy, Chicago   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hello..Hello….is this Recorder of Deeds….did you get my name off those houses yet???

Nancy Scranton, Pa.   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

by the look at the lenght of that phone cord,Obama must be making a long distance call

Bill   August 21st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hey Anderson: Am I allowed to play “Beat 360?”

Chance Fitts - Hillsborough, NC   August 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

What’s that, you mean i have to have a security clearance for this job?

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

“Yes, yes, the carpet DOES match the drapes, and it’s not pretty.”

Nancy Scranton, Pa.   August 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Gramdma….. please tell McCain to stop picking on me ; (

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Get me Batman!

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hill, I know it’s 3 AM, but you told me it was never too late to call!

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hi, this is John McCain. I’d like to order 20,000 pizzas and i’d like them delievered to 7 different houses…

Tom, Everett, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

No, no, sir. This is NOT a sales call.
Sorry to bother you in the middle of dinner, Senator Biden.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   August 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Obama- Hey Hillary, who should I pick for VP?

Hillary- Obama? Must you call me at 3 am?

CAMERON COX   August 21st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Barack hates to be called on the carpet.

Cameron Cox,
Winnipeg, Canada

Mike, Rossville, GA   August 21st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Senator Obama searches for his VP through hypnosis.

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

“Maybe we can settle this VP choice with a spelling contest…and put potato on the top of the list.”

Susan, Tiburon CA   August 21st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Let’s do this scientifically. If Phelps beats Spitz’s record, I go with Biden, unless the US softball team loses, in which case I go with - -what’s his name? You know, the guy with the pretty green eyes.

Ed - Sidney, OH   August 21st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Hello, Crisis Center? I’m in need of a V.P. You see I told everyone I had picked one and…………………………………..

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 6:59 pm ET

So Scooter, what’s the spread on The Dream Team vs Argentina tomorrow?

Luwanna Guysville Ohio   August 21st, 2008 6:59 pm ET

“I ordered 75000 seats at the stadium not 7 or 5 green seats… come on!”

Luwanna Guysville Ohio

Lloyd in TX   August 21st, 2008 7:00 pm ET

In blatant appeal to older voters, Obama uses one of the last corded phones in America.

Ticin SD   August 21st, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Yup. Got it. Okay, okay.. I gotta go. Hanna Montana is getting to come on!

Ticin
San Diego, CA

Ruud, Kingston, JA.   August 21st, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Barack Obama demonstrates the latest model cell phone, the I-McCain, endorsed by T Bone Pickens.

Tom Geist--Lincoln,NE   August 21st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

AC360? Beat 360? This is Barack. Please, PLEASE don’t use my picture on your show tonight! OOOPS, nevermind…too late.

Claire   August 21st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Yes Hillary, you’re my pick…. to win the next season of Dancing with the Stars

Florida

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Obama on the Angel Connection Line:

…. Okay, so the next time McCain runs one of those ads, I want you to hit back hard with multicolored lightning bolts. Yeah. And, then let’s rain cats and dogs. Big ones, small ones. Yeah, literally. And, then, let’s carve a new Grand Canyon everywhere he wants to drill for oil. Yeah, that ought to get his attention! We’ll save the rest for later.

But, hey, I don’t want anybody hurt in this. So, be careful out there!

Andy Eschen   August 21st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Don’t worry! Bill won’t give us any trouble. I have him tied to a chair with the rest of this cord.

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Senator Obama volunteers his time on the “Stop Foreclosure Now” crisis hotline.

Ken (Albuquerque, New Mexico)   August 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Wait…let me get this straight. You ordered HOW MANY pizzas for the
Democratic National Convention? What part about Ethics Reform did you not get?

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

“And this is how we are going to CRUSH McCain. Uh oh. uh… Patriot Act… Land line….uh… Ixnay on the trategysay. What? Is my refrigerator running? Sorry, wrong number.” Click.

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Obama: Hello Pizza Hut? I want 2 ham and pineapple medium please? Thank you.
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Max   August 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Tell the REPUBLICAN machine to BACK the HECK off.

Louie Alvarez - Tucson, Az   August 21st, 2008 7:06 pm ET

What are you wearing?

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 7:07 pm ET

“No honey, I said I’m AT the Paris Hilton, for a conference..the actual hotel…they do have one you know.”

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I thought you told me this guy was declawed!

Ed - Sidney, OH   August 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Bill, It’s Barack again, STOP HANGING UP ON ME, and let me talk to Hillary!

Dave,Georgia   August 21st, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Obama:Hi Hillary?The National Polls is so close with McCain I cannot win this Election without you.

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

WHAT??
Anderson cooper’s on VACATION???
Doesnt he KNOW i’m about to announce my VP?? He’s coming back for THAT isnt he?? No? He wont be there tonight?? Well, why should i even BOTHER then??!!

Andrew Boston, MA   August 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I’ll have 50 pizzas. Can you please deliver those to the white house?…Thanks.

David Howard, San Jose CA   August 21st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

” Here’s the deal. You can be my VP only if you get your husband Bill to agree to be the US Ambassador in Uzbekistan.”

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

“Find out how many pair of shoes Cindy McCain owns.”

Pearl, Aurora CO.   August 21st, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Talking to Michelle

Yeah it’s a landline the Blackberry is bugged,
John McCain figured out how to use it……

Megan Dresslar   August 21st, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Obama: Hello Anderson? Can I talk you? I would like be guest host on AC360 program, when you take night off.
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Luwanna Guysville Ohio   August 21st, 2008 7:12 pm ET

“Yeah, there are only six chairs and I’m expecting 75000 people… so could you get somebody on that please”
Luwanna Guysville Ohio

Carnes   August 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

“Hillary, for the last time . . .”

Kevin C., Portland, OR   August 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

“Hello, Trump? There are seven houses that I need you to buy.”

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

“Do you choose to accept this mission…this recording tape will self-destruct in 5..4..3…”

BarbieJo (Conway, SC)   August 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

“No Ted, it has nothing to do with Chappaquiddick………..”

Ben, Backwoods, MS   August 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

“No, that’s one order of shrimp fried rice, one beef with broccoli, two sweet n sour chickens, and four egg rolls”

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Phone tag! You’re it!

Brian Willis (Woodbridge, Va)   August 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Michelle, i really need a cigarette!

Luwanna Guysville Ohio   August 21st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Yeah, I’m calling from the room where McCain will give his speech… I don’t think they are expecting a big turn-out…

Luwanna Guysville Ohio

Kami, Miami, FL   August 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Hey Michelle, I lost my cell phone and now, I can’t text!

Scott Shumaker, Auburn, CA   August 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

“Look-I realize it’s only $75 per night, but I’d like a bed and a TV….and I think someone may be eavesdropping….”

Herb from Moore, OK   August 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

No…. seriously…seriously…one of the houses had a moat…yeah a moat!

Ed - Sidney, OH   August 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Hello this is Barack Obama……….”CLICK”……Hello? Hello?

Heidi B   August 21st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Hey Hillary did you pick up my dry cleaning and the grocery’s that were on the list oh ya did you wash and detail my car ,well as soon as your done with those i got a whole new list for you then well talk about putting you and my VP list

Glenda   August 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Look Ohio, we’re not going to have that same old voting machine problem that we had 4 years ago, now are we? Glenda in Montana

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Senator Obama volunteers his time on the PUMA Survivor crisis hotline!

Brad - Toronto, Ontario, Canada   August 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Contrary to the McCain campaign’s insistence, Sen. Obama proves that he can operate a telephone, even at 3am.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   August 21st, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Obama- Hey Hill, I’ve chosen a VP candidate.

Hillary- Obama? It’s 3am. Stop calling me.

Don, WA   August 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

“Yes Alfred…to the Batcave!”

Herb from Moore, OK   August 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

What do you mean which address to deliver the Pizza to? I only have one address! McCain is that you?

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 7:18 pm ET

What do you mean, you tested the new voting booths for accuracy and i lost to McCain, Barr, Nader and Goofy by at least 300,000 votes??!!!

Chris, Flemington, NJ   August 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hi Bill, is Hillary there?

Roweena D'Souza, Seattle   August 21st, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Obama(thinking) why does this phone not have a speaker, my ears are having a blast.

Sure, Sure Bill!

Murdoch Philadelphia Suburbs   August 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

” Hey! How’s my V.P doing?! No, they can’t hear me Joe “

Dori in AZ   August 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Really, Dad, can you hold back on the storms and floods for awhile? That McCain camp is blaming ME!

Dan, Vermont   August 21st, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Now let me make sure I’ve gt this right. You’re asking if the election were held today, who would I vote for?

Melissa, Flemington, NJ   August 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, I wanted to apologize for calling you a whiner……..

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hello, Eliot Spitzer?? Look, ummm, could you get some of your friends from the website to go over to John McCain’s place and make sure the Enquirer is there….yeah, if i get to be president i can do pardons and stuff…

jenny Rome Ga   August 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

207 down only 240 to go. Hello Congressmen .This Barack Obama. Hello? Hello? Cold calling congressmen can be such a joy.

Becky, Shreveport   August 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

“I’m telling you, the St. Louis Arch is as tall as it is wide. Ask McCain, his grandson helped build it!”

William   August 21st, 2008 7:21 pm ET

“Hilary…Hilary…..I know it’s 3am….But do you want the job or not?”

Richard Dalke   August 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

“I’m practicing for my 3am call”

kimmy & dover, the wonder dog, fuller Dillsburg, PA   August 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Oh come on Oprah, with you as VP, we’d be unbeatable!!!

Glenda- Kalispell, Montana   August 21st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

So, exactly how many voting machines are down now? And do you guarantee they will be up and running in November? I can only deal with the problems i