Anderson,
UMM…are you sure that you aren’t just taking the oxygen just to get high!? I mean you did say you liked that sorta thing? LOL

I can’t wait until tonight to hear what Hillary has to say. I think that she will blow every one else away!

I hope that Gustav isn’t extremely bad and that it definitely doesn’t hit in NOLA! That’s the last thing that they need!

Have fun but please get some rest Coop!

Cindy…Ga.

Hits of oxygen… That’s pretty intense isn’t it.
Watched cnn coverage of convention yesterday, ready to see Anderson back on show today. Looking forward to normal show again tonight.

Speaking of watching speeches …

Bob Casey = boring. His speech is too rushed. This is just an embarrassment.

As an ardent Barack supporter, I was disappointed in last night’s convention but it has hit a LOW point tonight with this speech by Bob Casey Jr.

Anderson, take it easy on the oxygen…LOL!!! Hopefully the Gulf Coast will be safe from this new storm.

CNN’s coverage of the convention has been great and I’ve enjoyed watching it.

Punchy isn’t always a bad thing. And oxygen is a lot healthier than other things I can think of people pass around.

I dunno. I think years of watching conventions while growing up (Dems with Mom and Republicans with Dad-election time was always a hoot in our house) have just left me burned out and cynical about the process. Someone gets in. Nothing really earth shattering changes. Maybe my expectations for elected officials were always too high. Not waiting for the world to reignite or America to suddenly become perfect after November no matter who wins. Just voting for the one who will help us stay safe for another four years and supports all life being sacred from conception to death.

Meanwhile, this storm really is a bit too freaky. One track has it hitting where I live in St. Mary Parish (eeks). God knows New Orleans can’t handle a major storm yet. Here’s praying for it not to come our way. All I know is after last time, I’m outta here if it’s major in any way.

Oxygen? Needed for the political, fresh breath of an election, no doubt. Somehow, I think if you guys were below sea level, a convention would still wear the socks off the average soul. High altitude sickness? Pepsi hits the spot..

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Seems to me that most of these speakers keep repeating the same stuff over and over ie; John McCain has agreed with President Bush 90% of the time. Don’t these people have anything new to say? And no I don’t want to hear about who owns the most houses. I’m really trying to hear the message hear and so far I’m not sure that there’s been one that tells me what kind of President Obama would be. So far I’ve gotten more out of James Carvill than any of the speakers. Sad huh.

Anderson,
a hit of oxygen and it made you laugh! Just had a flashback to my college days! Love the fact that you’re right down on the floor amongst the masses! It must be somewhat chaotic but as usual the greatest political team takes it all in stride and makes the reporting look so easy…I pray the storm that is brewing stays out of New Orleans’ path!

Anderson,
Hi! It’s great to see you on air.
Your coverage of the convention has been fascinating so far. I don’t mind the less interesting speeches and so forth with the analysis being continual.
I look forward to Hillary Clinton’s speech later.

Hi Anderson,
For the first time I am paying attention to these conventions.
I’m amazed at the circus Americans produce around their politics! In my home country, politicians are mainly about politics. Very little attention is paid to what surrounds their political lives, compared to their American counterparts.
These conventions are just one big commercial for a party. To me, it’s bla bla bla…. they’re beating their drums and slapping their backs, and it all sounds the same after a while. Is this supposed to sway swing voters in one or the other direction?
It’s as rehearsed and scripted like a Broadway show, and I don’t see the value in it.
I’m jet lagged and have to get up very early tomorrow, but I’ll try to stay up for Hillary. But if she sounds just as boring as everybody else I’ll say night-night, and get some hours of sleep.

I hope N.O. will stay safe…..now there’s a story that deserves some attention.

Anderson,

I cannot really appreciate the convention excitement that you have been describing these past couple of days. I guess you just have to be there to be impressed by the convention process. To me it is nothing more than preaching to the choir; a hand picked choir.

It is difficult to get caught up in a gathering where multimillionaires lie about understanding day-to-day struggles of the average citizen. I find their words hollow and dishonest. Coming from a privileged background, I don’t expect you to understand what I am talking about, but this election will have a profound impact on my life and those of other middle and lower class citizens of this country. To the privileged it is about making history, to everyone else it is survival.

I have been anxiously watching the path of Gustav and I have thought about the anniversary of Katrina coming up. Let’s hope for the best.

Jo Ann
North Royalton, Ohio

I’ve been thinking the same thing, Anderson. That storms looks to be on course for a direct hit on the Gulf Coast–right as the Republican convention gets underway. That cannot help but conjure up images of Katrina. I hope for the sake of the people on the Gulf Coast (and my dear friend who recently moved to New Orleans) that this doesn’t turn into a monster storm. As for the Republican party, I want this country to be reminded of their failures because I want them out power for a good long time to come. But not at the expense of people’s lives and property. I’m watching NOAA very closely and wishing this storm could go some direction that wouldn’t cause it to make landfall.

Hi All! Happy Convention!

I am enjoying the speeches tonight. You all can’t say they aren’t on fire now. They seem Fired Up and Ready to Go!

Funny you should mention the storm and the Katrina. Guess whose book I picked up over the weekend.

God Bless Ya, AC. I think that I have some form of ADD. I can’t handle watching most of this convention. I will give it the college try tonight, but I have been channel surfing. Thank goodness I can watch CNN for the Cliff Notes! Love you guys, but make sure you get some sleep!

Hi Anderson, I’m watching the convention right now and can’t wait to hear from Hillary. As her supporter from Day One, I think her speech will the the most important one this week yet, even more than Obama’s. Thanks for blogging again today. OK…gotta go and look at the TV…

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

Hillary will now do the right thing and endorse Obama however for me HIllary was the best democrate and as a woman working in financial markets in NY Clinton deserved the nomination in my opinion. I agree that there is racial bias in this country however there is also gender bias and it is still there.

Hm…. “Hits of oxygen.’ ‘He handed me a small steel cylinder and said “try it.” Isn’t that how “THEY” usually do it? Get you started. Just punchy, huh? How do you know that there isn’t something else in that “small steel cylinder?” LOL!

Don’t take too much O2 - The whole point of having the democratic convention in “The Mile High City” is so everyone is a little “Blue”.

Hi Anderson:
Glad you blogged again. Punchy? Well, you don’t appear on TV to be punchy but then the night is still young. Day 2 started out to be exciting with the whole “girl power” deal and the 88th. anniversary of Women’s Suffrage, then it got boring. I believe the pressure is on for Hillary to save the day. Waiting with bated breath…

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Well, how about that Anderson. What a great speech by Hillary! She said right off the bat that all Democrats should unite, whether we voted for her or Obama. She didn’t waste any time in saying this at all. I loved that! I also loved when she said “No way, no how, no Mccain” for her supporters who vowed to vote for him out of spite, just because she didn’t become the nominee. After hearing her moving and powerful speech, I have no doubt that all Democrats who watched her tonight will be united in supporting Obama. I am so proud of her! Thanks, Anderson. Have a great night.

Lilibeth
Edmonds, Washington

Well if everyone is doing it, why not.

It’s good for us, we get Cooper Duper candidness, I’m all for that.

♥ attacks for the 360crew!

XXO from Michigan

With the Exception of Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy, the DNC has been a great let down, I have heard notinhg from the speakers that would make me vote for Obama, I was for Hillary and now I am for McCain.

Good night! Party safe, Anderson, and remember, just say no! It works. Trust me. LOL!

Is it inappropriate to ask who’s going to pay for universal healthcare, just “the rich”, or equally across the tax bracket board? I’m disappointed my question wasn’t posted or addressed.

Anderson:
I just watched Hillary Clinton’s speech. It woke up the sleepy Democratic Convention.

I agree that the Mile High City may be affecting you. A little oxygen here, a little oxygen there….

Tthe last women interviewed was amazing!! this is real political emotion and represents how strong people feel about the need for change!! She was Awesome!!!

CNN:

I like your team and your coverage. I just saw the speech of Hillary Clinton and the support she gave to unite the democratic party. It was just ABSOLUTELY inappropriate to interview a delegate right after the speech who is a Clinto supporter who then stipulated that she might not vote in November at all! Is that representative reporting? That is just disappointing drama-oriented journalism that puts gas into the fire of partisanship. I am very disappointed!

I am not sold on HRC’s speech. I enjoyed your candid interview with Delegate Mills after the speech. I too share Mill’s concerns.

Shame on CNN for airing that angry woman after Hillary’s phenomenal speech. She moved and motivated the crowd and challenged every one of her supporters to think long and hard about the reasons why they supported her and what their duty is in November and just as some of her supporters were trying to take the first step of accepting Obama, they got slapped in the face with that negativity. For some one like me who walked away from the speech full of energy and motivation, my sails were quickly flattened by that woman’s comments. I think CNN should hold some responsibility for controlling this type of negative news.

I just finished watching the Hillary delegate. That was really touching. I thought that Hillary was very presidential and did take the high road and do what her party needed her to do. I also don’t think Senator Biden could compete with her. What a great speech for an independent to hear. Have a great night.

Hi Guys, Great coverage by the way!
Just saw a commercial from the McCain camp about how Hiliary doesnt support Obama….. How Ironic that this commerical air’d after her speach….. Oh by the way….. He endorsed it!!! Thats just too funny!
James
Watching the race from Canada! EH!

Campbell is right on the money - Hillary did not address whether BO is in fact ready/able to lead - she stopped short of saying BO is ready & able to take the helm & that he is the best choice for president (given the available options). why did she not go the whole 9 yards????

Anderson,
I am so disappointed at the choice you made to allow the black lady to take 10 minutes whining because she is hurt Hillary is not to be President. How she gave her Presidential speech. How much experience counts. Why didn’t you give equal time to another supporter who decided to vote for Obama as well. Seems like you are trying to de-rail the convention. But why so much negative coverage? Give both view points. You are my favorite CNN Host.

Wow! Great speech by Hillary.

I’m an Independent/Republican; who had an ear to Hillary. I didn’t support her husband. I wouldn’t say I was definately going to vote for her; but I was listening, and very much considering her a front runner for my vote.

Her speech tonight was one of the most impactful I’ve seen. I don’t agree with 100% of her views; but her words this evening absolutely proved to me that this citizen would have made a fine President. More than ever, she has exposed Obama’s weaknesses and inexperience.

How ironic.

I thought Hillary done a great job bring the party together,so why did you spending so much time covering one lady that didn’t get Hillary’s message? She stated she wasn’t going to vote and kept bring up experience and how Obama does’t have any. Shame on you! Cover the many other democrates that united tonite.

Why is everyone being so personal here?
You should vote for what a person stands for as an individual and not let emotions get mixed when the future of America is at stake …..

Why don’t people think about basic American democratic principles….
Unless we change the direction we are headed , we will not be able to survive this century…

And this is what exactly Hillary is asking us to do ……

I think Hillary Clinton is an outstanding public servant. I truly regret that I ever said anything negative about her. I just don’t get how anyone who claims to support her could now not vote for what she believes in. Sad!

Oxygen is the best! Mother Nature’s high. You need to do this so you don’t get altitude sickness.

I just heard a new update on the storm. They say the waters are at 90 degrees temperature, which is fuel for that storm. They expect it to get to a category 3 hurricane when it hits the Gulf Coast. I live in Texas. I live 5 minutes away from the water. It’s a scary situation. More than anything, I think is seeing the response of the government for Katrina that scares me more than the hurricane. It is a weird feeling having this worry, for days, that a wind and water could all of the sudden take away everything that you have worked for. One minute is there, the next minute is gone. I have some people very close to my heart who live in NOLA (New Orleans, LA) and Katrina marked a crossing point in their lives. It is amazing in some way to see how everything now is “before Katrina”, “after Katrina”. During a conversation you can hear those words coming out of more than 1 person’s mouth. All these thoughts come to “they can’t take another hit by a hurricane again, they just can’t”. Every time a hurricane is forecasted to come their way I think of that. Lets hope nature gives them a break this time.

P.S: Are you writing a new book after finishing Planet in Peril… if not, you should consider it.

Vicky, TX

Better pass that Oxygen over to Larry King!

Just kidding Larry! We love ya!!

Hi Anderson,

I’ve been enjoying what little levity you and the Best Political Team on TV have interjected into the convention coverage so far (my favorite was hearing about the “fisticuffs” between John King and David Gergen). The whole thing just seems surreal…

On the other hand, Gustav seems a little too real. Do you see yourself heading back into storm coverage? It’s been so long, and I’m not sure it’s an “Anchor” thing to do. Still, I hope so, because it means so much to us when you do it.

Susan Lemarie, Fairfax, VA

Hello Anderson:

Sorry bud, but you should have taken another hit before deciding to let Suzanne give the crazed Hillary supporter (who apparently either missed Hillary’s speech or the message in it) her couple minutes of fame. Hillary nailed it, if you’re voting for McCain or not voting because I’m not the nominee, you better examine your heart.

My wife had a better analysis than all of your pundits. Hillary’s speech was by a woman, about women, and for women, especially her female supporters. She never mentioned her father and only mentioned her husband once.

Anderson Cooper please let the American People know that being Commander in Chief of the Military is just a small fraction of a job the President of the Unted States has in front of him. That the economy is what will keep the military funded to do its job. With a economy as bad as ours is at this time a future President needs to fix it and quit wasting tax money on a war that is killing our economy.

Hi Anderson
As A young obama fan, Hillary had a fantastic speech.its crazy how that super delagate after the speech just destoyed the whole message Hillary said.About Unity

Hillary tonight was not only a class act she is a class act that few will ever be able to emulate, let alone surpass! Hillary cares deeply about her party, her Nation and most of all it’s people. She always has and always will. The one consolation is that although she won’t be President she will still be with us and for us fighting to the end! Hillary you are “Simply the Best” and One That Is Above the Rest!

Anderson, take care of yourself. You’ve got two more days of the convention, but so far it has been great to watch the best political team on TV. I can’t tell you how much I love Paul, David and Donna, along with the rest of the team.

If you’re back in NYC next week, maybe I’ll bump into you when I’m back in NYC for a visit.

Certainly hoping for the best for the storm to miss New Orleans.

Chelsea looked so beautiful, as an angel, grace, manners -all. Bill was as usually great, handsome. And Hillary? She was just great, looked beautiful, her speech was wonderful, her strength and brilliance excellent, her grace, class, poise.
Just wonderful family.
It is a shame that she is not the nominee, she definitely would be excellent president. She did deserve the nomination.

I agree with you Anderson: There were some fantastic, inspiring speeches across the board. Take a hit of 02 if you need to, just keep your balanced reporting down the middles.

I knew I would vote for Barack Obama the day after he opened his campaign. I thought Hillary did as well as could be expected tonight, but it went on and on and on. With regard to those Hillary supporters who still say that they will vote for McCain before they vote for Barack; that’s what this country is all about. We are free to make our own choices. But we also have to live with the ramifications of those choices. If Barack looses this election, those Hillary people turned McCain people have to look at themselves and admit that they played a big role in that.

Hi Anderson…Seems like we’re constantly trying find a balance between keeping up with our political rituals, like conventions and scripted speeches, and managing real life, which by the way, doesn’t stop for any of it. Watching a storm head for the Gulf and holding my breath for the people in it’s path is a crazy reminder of just how deeply those silly political rituals can touch our lives. The outcome of this election will effect our country’s ability to respond to a natural disaster in the future. I don’t live on the coast, but if I did, I think I’d feel better about the hurricane season if I knew it would wait for January! Assuming that is, that Obama would be there to help me through it!

Go to bed! LOL!

DeAnna

Hi Anderson,
Run the tape on Hilary Rosen’s comments about Senator Clinton’s speech. Did she really mean to say that Senator Clinton’s speech was encouraging people to vote for John Mccain? Or was that a Freudian slip?

1) Good job!
2) After Hillary’s speech at the convention tonight, I was very interested in hearing commentary from “the best political team yadda yadda” … but the blaring noise (crowd and music) in the background made it nearly impossible to follow what the CNN commentators were saying. I know you want the exciting flavor and atmosphere of the convention to shine through, but viewers like me watch CNN instead of C-SPAN to hear your commentary. Please get your producers to work on a solution to reduce the background noise or pull y’all out of the mayhem so we can listen to what you have to say. Otherwise, I might as well go back to boring—but audible—C-SPAN.

Thanks!

Anderson,
I thought your ‘getting high thing’ was the gas in the dentist’s office. lol.
Anyhow, be careful, because you are doing a great job!
Hopefully, NOLA & her already devastated people will be spared.
You have seemed a little more something this evening…..lol.
Take care & keep up the good work—keep them honest–can you do that in this case??!!

Hey Anderson

I have a question. I have been watching the late replay of your show.

Can you explain to me what the pundits mean when they say about Hillary, “She is a democrat with a capital “D”?”
I also heard someone refer to someone else as a democrat with a small “d”.

What does that mean?

Thanks and I love your show!

Troy from Dallas, TX

Awww Anderson, good to hear from you! Watching the convention madness sure is fun from across the pond (albeit very late in the evening). I hope the storm avoids the land.

All the best to you!

That’s so funny. You got high on oxygen.
But what a thought. If higher oxygen intake=laughter=happiness…
you may have just reveal one of the secrets of life?
My friends and I were discussing about this not long ago about the apparent benefits of oxygen ‘hits’.
What does ‘punchy’ means? Friendly, harmless punches?
As for the presidential race…the whole world is waiting with great interest. Who will be the next President of the United States of America?
Thanks for the lightening things up, occasionally.

Um…my first comment got posted but now its gone. That’s puzzling.

I hope the storm doesn’t go to New Orleans. Katrina was enough. If it does though I hope its weak and not much storm surge and the levees hold.

Hillary Clinton’s speech was amazing tonight. I have never seen her speak so well and so passionately. Michelle Obama seemed to like it too from her smiles. I hope this means that peace is made between the Clintons and the Obama supporters.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Hi Anderson,
Mm Punchy i watch the show from London so as you can imagine because of the time difference i need more than oxygen.
Anyway i find the DNC very interesting,im a big Donna B fan.

Hi Anderson,

Why Obama did not appear on screen immediately after Hillary speech to great her and her supporters after an exceptional speech?

This is a big moment he lost to get Hillary and her supporters.

Is Obama really wanted to reach Hillary supporters?

After reading about your experience at the convention I guess political news is not your niche after all. Don’t be cynical and appreciate the opportunity to cover the DNC and RNC conventions. Whether you realize it or not you are making history Anderson.

Anderson:

Great to see you back on the blog today!

Are you sure that was not ”laughing gas” in that canister,or ah…something mixed in there?

I am enjoying all the DNC convention coverage this week.

I hope that NOLA or the Gulf Coast is spared from the storm,that is the LAST thing they need.

My thoughts are with all the people there in the days ahead, especially as the 3rd anniversary of Katrina is this week….
and we should all never forget what happened there,from the natural,to the man made disasters,mismanagement by governments at every level,and, just one mistake after another.

But,it is their spirit I admire,in the face of that tragedy.

Anderson,I hope you get to broadcast from NOLA again soon.

Take care of yourself.

Anderson, you are so cool! The oxygen must have helped because you did a great job last night. Thank you for keeping an eye on Gustav. After watching your coverage of Katrina, no one wants Gustav to take a similar path. You are loved by many.

Hi Anderson
Nice to hear from you again on the blog.Wow 2 days in a row your setting a record ! It’s really exciting to see all the convention happenings and speeches Hillarys’s was greeat last night al though i wish she was on the ticket instead of Biden it could have united the democratic party and really proved that instead of all this talk of unity put thier money whre thier mouth is and show it.
Well it’s day 3 and counting i hope you are not too botherd by all that noise inthe background when trying to conduct interviews it must be annoying oh well thaks for your post .

I love your show you’re the best

Have a great day!
Michelle

The altitude from the Colorado Rockies does cause a H20 breathing exercise once in awhile. The CNN slogan “The Best Political Team” all did a good job covering the DNC convention. Anderson you did a good job too. You should realize you are making history Anderson. The convention coverage next week for the RNC should be interesting.

Anderson…. prayers abound for the people in the path of the storm. If you dont need the oxygen Anderson, can you find John McCain and give him some please? LOL He can drill for oil all he wants… the question we all have to consider is even if they drilled for more oil, does North America have anymore refining capacity?? My understanding is that it takes 10 years to build a refinery, and to my knowledge there are no new refineries being built in North America. So how is it that “drilling” is the answer? Give him oxygen Anderson, and perhaps a copy of this post…. i would be interested to muse over his answer.

Hey Anderson
Wish you a verry nice day from far away in germany.i think you enjoy this
“game”of election.But you dont forget the poeple tragedy in new orleans
you still a wold watcher and remberer.

The oxygen story is just too funny, kind of like inhaling helium?

I was so impressed that President Carter presented a video about New Orleans the other night, reminding people of the continuing suffering and struggle there. Wished that he would also have spoken in person as well… government has failed the people there on so many levels. It’s really touching and encouraging to see all the volunteers, from all over the world, who have reached out to help the people of New Orleans. It’s really important that we don’t forget them. I’m always anxiously watching news of hurricanes that enter the Gulf, and it’s not that I wish for such storms to bring tragedy to another area, but It seems that it would be just too much for another hurricane to hit New Orleans. Was in the process of doing something for new friends in New Orleans in recognition of the third anniversary, but think I’ll wait to see what happens with this storm…

Hey Anderson,
for me as a german this us election is not soooooo very interesting,that i watch it in midnight.i like the way of your journalist,but even for me as a german i fell that you show your own oppinion to much.its kind of sad for me.never mind.

Anderson,

Get some rest

While we love seeing you here in New Orleans (visiting Frenchman St.), we certainly don’t want to see you here for Gustav coverage.

Those of us that have fought with the systems (goverment), rebuilt our lives and live in very sparsely habitated neighborhoods and still continue to wear a smile on our face REALLY appreciate the worry and concern that you have for us.

New Orleanians are resilient people, let’s just hope we don’t have to be resilient once again.

Thank you!

Gretchen, New Orleans, LA

Hi Anderson,

…some believe taking oxygen is supposed to slow down the aging process… or prevent headaches…? You choose….

Caught Hillary’s charismatic speech this morning (HKT) - only the second time I’ve heard her speak live in front of a large audience - a great speaker! As an observer… I would think the speech she gave would have plugged some of the holes appearing in Obama’s campaign….

Hey AC, we had been talking at work last night(yes we are the NIGHT shift)about New Orleans and worried about”GUS”-I can’t believe the city is still such a mess……All other poilitcal items aside(terrorism,war,foreclosures,recession,etc.) that alone should prove to AMERICANS that Bush/Cheney/Republicans don’t care about the people. How can ANYONE not believe that after seeing N.O.??? I don’t get it-don’t get it at all….can anyone explain this to me? and make me believe it. To me to be a republican means Katrina mess can happen anywhere in this country and no one in the government will care-oops unless you live in a white community-I truly believe this…and I am a white middle class educated woman-who owns her own home and helps to support her parents.

Totally with you on New Orleans!!!!! I am holding my breath, pass the oxygen, and saying many prayers for all the people there and that the storm will go to the sea and be gone!

Anderson,

Nice to see you blog, hits of oxygen? huh.. that explaines some of the dingy commentary,( not you of course) , never you Anderson, Are they handing out bottles of Benadryl at the convention as well ?, I watched some parts and my ,how incredibly boring , it seems to have no direction the speeches given by various democrate guest speakers lack that fire, excitement, after seeing too many people wearing crazy hats , missing the beat to the funky music , ahhh it was all to much sillyness, but what can you expect from the democrats, Hillary built some momentum then kinda fizzled, she gave the mandatory endorsement though, mandatory.

Maritza

Hi Anderson,
I never really got into these conventions before, but this one in particular is interesting to me. When I saw people dancing, I wanted to be there. Everyone there works really hard and you need to have fun so it’s easy to get punchy , I know I do.

To be honest, day1 really didn’t impress me except for Michelle O’bama’s speech which was very moving. Last night was great, I really liked Brian Schweitzer’s speech and especially Hillary Clinton’s. I can’t wait for Bill Clinton’s speech, should be interesting.

Linda D. Trenton, NJ

I was upset because I was watching the interesting debate after Hilary’ speech between you and all Cnn political team, when Cnn International world news interupted it..I watched this political show so different from the boring italian politicians!! What really surprised me was one of the commercial…China….we really need american and european politicians able to fight for human rights,”planet in peril” with China, Russia…Oxygen it’s a vacation in Italy or in Croatia…Good night and good luck for the next working days.
Carlotta

Hi Anderson,
I’ve been watching the convention coverage, it’s interesting to watch all the excitemet and emotions. I’ll be watching again tonight. I particularly liked Kennedy’s speech, what a speech; you could see his passion. The oxygen thing sounds different. Pure oxygen has to be pretty good for you I’d assume. Keep our fingers crossed that the storm doesn’t hit Louisiana again. Anyway, hope you have a good day, see you later.

Hey Anderson,
Normally I don’t have anything to complain about from the “best political team on television”; but I too thought it was a little much to have to hear delegate Mills say she might not even vote. While I know I wouldn’t have been happy if Barack wasn’t the nominee, I would never consider not voting. No matter if you “conected” with the candidate or not. If you are a delegate for the democratic party, to me it would go without saying that you would at least vote in November. She mentioned that she couldn’t “connect” with Barack. Maybe she should visit Barack’s website, read what he’s about, listen to him speak….maybe then she will find her connection. I truly hope she does.
Hillary was awesome, Schweitzer was great…can’t wait to hear Bill!

Everyone in the Gulf is in my thoughts…..I just can’t imagine what they must be going through at the thought of this possibly happening again. God bless NOLA!!

Oh and Anderson….I hear Oxygen is a gateway drug….be careful!!

Anderson ….
I have to say that there is nowhere else I want to get the new from on this campaign or any other issue than the best team on television ! You all are amazing. Even though, Donna won’t let you be her “Boo” , I love her insight. LOL !
Hillary said all the right things. She was great. I have been a self proclaimed Obamaniac since he gave the long ago keynote. And delegate Mills… It seems to me, at least common sense tells me if a person was truly a Hillary supporter, even though disappointed she is not the candidate, they would put their trust in her and back whomever she is backing. I would trust Barack if the situation were reversed. No, I wouldn’t be happy about it, but I would do the right thing for the party and for the country. I hope Ms Mills will make the effort to know more about Barack and that regardless of whether she ‘connects’, I pray she does the best thing and what her beloved Hillary asked her to do.
My prayers are with NOLA and everyonein the path of this latest storm.
Take care and breathe deep !!!
Marta Lynn

Dear Anderson,

Did that cylinder have oxygen or laughing gas?? the fact that you kept laughing all the time. I think yesterday, Hillary in orange was a blast! Don’t you think so?
Yes like you, I hope Mr. Gustav(the storm) doesn’t go down on New Orleans this year. I hope NOLA gets her act together this time and is well prepared ahead of time, but I hope and pray she’s not touched by the storm.
Looking forward to seeing you tonight at the other arena. While the other channels keep their podcasts busy. So which tie is it this time Anderson?

Four years ago this Labor Day weekend I watched as Hurricane Frances bared down on Florida. I was with my in-laws in small town Oklahoma with spotty cell coverage and CNN was, at times, my only connection to news on my parents near Orlando, weary from Hurricane Charley a few weeks before.

Three years ago this weekend I watched the unbelievable aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on CNN.

I think of the families that must be dreading the upcoming holiday either for fear of the present danger or recalling the still too fresh memories of hardships past.

I sincerely hope I am not watching a disaster unfold in the US on TV again this year. My prayers are with those who have already been affected by Gustav and others who are watching and waiting.

Sounds like inhaling from a helium balloon would be just as fun.

Whether you are in Denver or facing Gustav, its all hot air lets hope the conference has more substance than the storm.

Hi Anderson,

Last night, after Hillary’s speech, the panel was talking about Hurricane Gustav. While I know that your main priority is to report to your direct audience (i.e., US), I was impressed with your larger world view in mentioning that Gustav, at that moment, was hitting Hispaniola and had caused deaths (at current count more than 20). Any tropical system–not just hurricanes–has the potential to cause wide-spread devastation and scores of deaths on this island, particularly in Haiti. I thank you for shining a bit of light on us!

I also wish the best (meaning no hurricane hit!) to the people on the Gulf Coast of the US… I have extended family and good friends there (New Orleans and Mississippi) and want to see them remain safe.

Holly Bembridge
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Uh, Anderson, that might not be oxygen…are you sure it’s not nitrous oxide? Scoring a little something from the dentist, huh? What else is John Roberts passing around?

Just kidding. I’ve been watching your coverage, you are doing a fantastic job, of course. Hillary finally rose to the occassion. If she had spoken with that kind of determination last year, I would have voted for her in the primary. It’s interesting to see how the candidates have grown and progressed. What if the delegates voted her as the candidate despite her support of Obama? Will history be made?

I’ll keep watching.

Francesca

Hi Anderson,

Clearly in spite of your long hours on the job, it is awesome to see that you are still having fun. Come on, let’s face it, when you are dog tired and you get punchy. those are some of the best times in life. With your well honed sense of humor I can just imagine. Heh heh.

You guys are doing a wonderful job and I thank fyou for taking us along for the ride. Appreciate the behind the scenes commentary. I just have one favor….can you send some of that CNN brew? I could sure use one.

Frankly I am waiting with baited breath to see how this all goes down. With the economy a mess and things going nuts in the workplace, I can see more clearly than ever how much we do need change in this counrty. Monday I became a victim of this mess. I found out that my offcice is closing. In a month I will be unemployed.

All of my life I have been very serious about elections and politics; now I will be even more so. Hopng for the best!

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you there and all of those in the path of the hurricane. Lord, I pray that it misses NOLA.

Thanks Anderson. Keep up the good work and have some fun too! Shake a tail feather! Dance with Donna., I dare ya!

Hey Anderson

Wow, that’s a long day. Hope you have some time to enjoy the mountains before you go on to the Minneapolis.

The excitement there must be unbelievable. There seems to be an electricity in the air when you are in the center of a live event such as this or even a political rally.

I’m fighting cynicism big time. I don’t understand how delegates are giving their votes to Obama when Hillary Clinton won the state. I was watching the roll call and Massachusetts gave the majority of their votes to Obama. Hillary’s speech was moving and reinforced my feeling that they picked the wrong candidate; at least they could have made her the vp. Some are criticising Anne Price-Mills for saying she may not vote. People don’t understand that although your right to vote is important, some people feel who they are voting for is even more important. If you really believe in someone, you can’t be expected to just give your vote away when you don’t think that other person is right for the job. I thought Hillary’s speech was great, but it was Ms Price-Mills who brought tears to my eyes. She was eloquent and expressed feelings that I share. I’m looking forward to President Clinton’s speech tonight.

By the way, how do you guys sit there so long without being stiff and sore at the end of the broadcast? They should give you more comfortable chairs!

Hi there,
WOW, great interview with Ray Nagin. Finally got him to talk huh? Way to go. It was fun to watch your interview, long time coming. Hopefully, the hurricane will veer off course and weaken. We’ll see what happens. Good night, see you later.

I would rather have a level headed communicator like Barack Obama as the commander-in-chief than someone like John McCain who is considered very HOT-HEADED.
How come you, Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer or David Gherkin do not mention this to inform the people of America.

You’re not going a very good job of “keeping them honest”, Anderson. There are hot spots of violence, people being arrested(some for seemingly ridiculous things), and at this very moment, police in riot gear “boxing in” a large group of protesters…and where is the media coverage of this? No where. Not on national news, not on local news, not on AM radio…its a virtual media black out. Its actually amusing how people are trying to make it seem like this thing is going off without a hitch, but its not. I’m actually really disappointed in CNN.

Dissent is patriotic.

-M
Denver, Colorado

Oh PS- you should tell your employees walking around Denver in CNN shirts not to be jerks to people on the street. We have to live here. You guys are guests. And it makes the whole network look bad.

AC, just got done watching the show here in in So. Cal. Great as usual. The thought of Wolf Blitzer in a band is more than I need to know!! You have a great way of making people feel comfortable. I remember the coal mine tragedy a few years back. I remember how impressed I was with your interview of the women who thought everyone was alive and then to find out the oppossite!! OMG, that was horrible! You’re compassion and professionalism was, and still is, above reproach. Our family are big fans, from me (4 to my daughters, 18, 13, 9 and 7 (yes her too!) to my son who is 16. Keep up the great work.
David F
San Clemente

Good luck in LA. I know you love covering the danger spots, but be careful, my friend.

Dear Anderson,

I pray that New Orleans has a positive future.

I thank you for all the stupendous reports you’ve done and will do.

Sincerely,

Lisa L
Sydney, Australia

Dear Anderson,

Today is the anniversary of Martin Luther KIng Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Aug.28th and Barack Obama is officially going to accept his nomination. What a great co-incidence. I loved Michelle Obama’s speech the other day, it was candid, frank, simple and to the point and reached the heart. I thought you also thought the same about her speech.
Mr.Blitzer should get an Olympic medallion for his marathon newscasting at the DNC. I loved your azure tie Anderson. So what’s it going to be today?? Looking forward to seeing you today Anderson and also listening in on Obama’s speech. Take care now.