Comments on: The ball is in Obama’s court http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Dave http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275830 Dave Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:49:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275830 It is interesting to see the democrats attack the GOP. And yet, has the democratic congress done anything lately? I don't think so! It is interesting to see the democrats attack the GOP. And yet, has the democratic congress done anything lately?

I don't think so!

]]> By: Peter http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275785 Peter Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:10:06 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275785 Obama is by far a better speaker than Hillary and even Bill Clinton. Besides that, he is more intelligent than either and has a natural ability to inspire people with not only his words but his body language. The Clintons have attested to his power influence and as good as their speeches were, I guarantee Obama will deliver not only the best speech of this convention, but with the venue and the significance of this event, this speech will be remembered as the most dramatic and world changing speeches in history. i wish I could be there. Obama is by far a better speaker than Hillary and even Bill Clinton. Besides that, he is more intelligent than either and has a natural ability to inspire people with not only his words but his body language. The Clintons have attested to his power influence and as good as their speeches were, I guarantee Obama will deliver not only the best speech of this convention, but with the venue and the significance of this event, this speech will be remembered as the most dramatic and world changing speeches in history.
i wish I could be there.

]]> By: twiggy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275757 twiggy Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:22:32 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275757 did barak obama actually do anything to you? did he make a case against women? i would think not, he is married to a very beautiful and intelligent woman. so you must be part of the clinton supporters she spoke to when she asked ;did you vote for me or the veterans or the middle class family struggleing to make ends meet. you voted for hilliary ,not the people she represent not the american people whose lives she wants to make better. you and the 25% who are voting for mccain are caught up on a person not the issues. you don't have substance your all fluff. children threaten and have temper tantrums not adults, what are you teaching your children? i was upset with hilliary and bill i did not believe they were acting in the best interest of the party, i thought the roll call was a way of them gaining more momentum to showcase themselves, but i was wrong the roll call was wonderful it was poetic it was a gesture of unity as a matter of fact it should be done each election cycle. and i have moved on .please move on your acting like women scorned not the professionals you should be. obama/biden clinton/clinton 2008 a united party did barak obama actually do anything to you? did he make a case against women? i would think not, he is married to a very beautiful and intelligent woman. so you must be part of the clinton supporters she spoke to when she asked ;did you vote for me or the veterans or the middle class family struggleing to make ends meet. you voted for hilliary ,not the people she represent not the american people whose lives she wants to make better. you and the 25% who are voting for mccain are caught up on a person not the issues. you don't have substance your all fluff. children threaten and have temper tantrums not adults, what are you teaching your children?
i was upset with hilliary and bill i did not believe they were acting in the best interest of the party, i thought the roll call was a way of them gaining more momentum to showcase themselves, but i was wrong the roll call was wonderful it was poetic it was a gesture of unity as a matter of fact it should be done each election cycle. and i have moved on .please move on your acting like women scorned not the professionals you should be. obama/biden clinton/clinton 2008
a united party

]]> By: Pat W http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275746 Pat W Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:58:42 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275746 I am a disappointed Hillary supporter who last night decided I will vote for Obama in Nov. My freind who watched the days events with me has also decided to vote for Obama. That's 2 of the 25% that are now solidly in the Obama column because the Clintons asked us to. I just hope that he will deserve it. Beware of all your bad mouthing of the Clintons. It could backfire into the Obama Administration. The achievement for his supporters won't be fulfilled just because he wins the election. He has to be a good president. That could be difficult if he continues to alinated millions of people and doesn't deliver on his promises. It would not help to have the entire rebublican party against him as well as 18 million others who know someone else that may have done better watching his every move. Want some slack, lay off the Clintons. You beat her now leave them alone. I am a disappointed Hillary supporter who last night decided I will vote for Obama in Nov. My freind who watched the days events with me has also decided to vote for Obama. That's 2 of the 25% that are now solidly in the Obama column because the Clintons asked us to. I just hope that he will deserve it. Beware of all your bad mouthing of the Clintons. It could backfire into the Obama Administration. The achievement for his supporters won't be fulfilled just because he wins the election. He has to be a good president. That could be difficult if he continues to alinated millions of people and doesn't deliver on his promises. It would not help to have the entire rebublican party against him as well as 18 million others who know someone else that may have done better watching his every move. Want some slack, lay off the Clintons. You beat her now leave them alone.

]]> By: jrq La Habra, Ca. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275739 jrq La Habra, Ca. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:48:46 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275739 Hillary Clinton asking us to re-assess our values? Oh, come on! How can anyone forget Bill and Monica? Hillary and the rumors of her bulling White House staff? Hillary and her many back stabbing friends. I'll stop here since the list of sham knows no boundaries for the Clintons! Hillary Clinton asking us to re-assess our values? Oh, come on! How
can anyone forget Bill and Monica? Hillary and the rumors of her bulling White House staff? Hillary and her many back stabbing friends. I'll stop here since the list of sham knows no boundaries
for the Clintons!

]]> By: William A http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275665 William A Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:09:16 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275665 I don't know how anyone could feel anything but respect and admiration for Hillary Clinton. She's been a staunch supporter of Human Rights her whole life and has made many American lives brighter, happier.and more rewarding. Bill is also a humanitarian who has given much of himself to help the less fortunate. Yet, they receive more criticism than gratitude. Not from me. I applaud them for their many years of service to their Nation and it's people. Many considered to be Great Americans have done a great deal less for others but were richly rewarded. I hope Barack Obama will also change these injustices and people who give of themselves like the Clintons will be appreciated instead of victimized for their good works. I don't know how anyone could feel anything but respect and admiration for Hillary Clinton. She's been a staunch supporter of Human Rights her whole life and has made many American lives brighter, happier.and more rewarding. Bill is also a humanitarian who has given much of himself to help the less fortunate. Yet, they receive more criticism than gratitude. Not from me. I applaud them for their many years of service to their Nation and it's people. Many considered to be Great Americans have done a great deal less for others but were richly rewarded. I hope Barack Obama will also change these injustices and people who give of themselves like the Clintons will be appreciated instead of victimized for their good works.

]]> By: Jeff in Los Angeles http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275636 Jeff in Los Angeles Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:34:59 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275636 JC in Los Angeles. You really need to get over it. Hillary is not going to be your nominee. You made one particular comment that sounds awfully familiar: "Obama is like so many leaders today in corporate America that are hand selected and pushed all the way up line until they reach the summit and then run the company into the ground." You are right on this statement, but the name you mention is all wrong. This is exactly what George W Bush did, NOT Obama. Bush went from failed business man to Governor of a do nothing state. Bush was the chosen one of his party, and handed the election from the Supreme Court. HE'S run this country into the ground. Obama on the other hand has worked hard from a child to now. He is a Law School graduate, he has helped many folks in Chicago who were out of work. He spent years in the Illinois state legislature, helped to pass laws that made life better for people in Illinois. He then became a US Senator, and has passed bi-partisan legislation. He Then ran a masterful campaign and is just months away from being elected President of the United States. How can you say someone who ran such a good campaign as he did is not ready to run the country, when we gave someone with no successful experience 8 years to run this country into the ground. By the way, up until a month ago or so, I was a supporter and voter for Hillary Clinton. I've gotten over it, can you? JC in Los Angeles. You really need to get over it. Hillary is not going to be your nominee.

You made one particular comment that sounds awfully familiar:

"Obama is like so many leaders today in corporate America that are hand selected and pushed all the way up line until they reach the summit and then run the company into the ground."

You are right on this statement, but the name you mention is all wrong. This is exactly what George W Bush did, NOT Obama. Bush went from failed business man to Governor of a do nothing state. Bush was the chosen one of his party, and handed the election from the Supreme Court. HE'S run this country into the ground.

Obama on the other hand has worked hard from a child to now. He is a Law School graduate, he has helped many folks in Chicago who were out of work. He spent years in the Illinois state legislature, helped to pass laws that made life better for people in Illinois. He then became a US Senator, and has passed bi-partisan legislation. He Then ran a masterful campaign and is just months away from being elected President of the United States. How can you say someone who ran such a good campaign as he did is not ready to run the country, when we gave someone with no successful experience 8 years to run this country into the ground.

By the way, up until a month ago or so, I was a supporter and voter for Hillary Clinton. I've gotten over it, can you?

]]> By: Gigi http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275632 Gigi Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:27:10 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275632 In this major political race for the commander in chief to run our country and the future of Americans in all walks of life, my vote is on Obama and Biden. I have heard so many mixed views and negative comments about Obama not being "THE ONE" to tun this country. I would like to know if one who is running for the president of the US has to be made from a special mold? It is said that Obama is not strong enough, he is not experienced. Was Bush experienced to be the president, was his father, was Ronald Regan? How about Clinton? How about, John Adams for that matter? How about Hillary? Is there a special school one has to attend to be qualified and exoerienced enough to become the "cut above" candidate for president'? Obama is in the political arena ,but he did not attend Presidents School, nor did the ones mentioned above. I BELIEVE he is ready to run this country. Just how much experience does a candidate need to show the non-believers that he is READY TO RUN THIS COUNTRY AND MAKE A CHANGE? Obama and Biden are the deciples of change for ALL people, not just the rich. In this major political race for the commander in chief to run our country and the future of Americans in all walks of life, my vote is on Obama and Biden.

I have heard so many mixed views and negative comments about Obama not being "THE ONE" to tun this country.

I would like to know if one who is running for the president of the US has to be made from a special mold?

It is said that Obama is not strong enough, he is not experienced. Was Bush experienced to be the president, was his father, was Ronald Regan? How about Clinton? How about, John Adams for that matter? How about Hillary? Is there a special school one has to attend to be qualified and exoerienced enough to become the "cut above" candidate for president'?

Obama is in the political arena ,but he did not attend Presidents School, nor did the ones mentioned above. I BELIEVE he is ready to run this country. Just how much experience does a candidate need to show the non-believers that he is READY TO RUN THIS COUNTRY AND MAKE A CHANGE?

Obama and Biden are the deciples of change for ALL people, not just the rich.

]]> By: Sharen W, Illinois http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275627 Sharen W, Illinois Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:21:11 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275627 I have never become politically active before this election. I have been a supporter of Barack Obama and I am one of the 2million supporters for his campaign. I think it is time for the news media to start letting the American voters make our own decisions. I'm not sure where you get your "polls" but all you have to do is look at the crowds, the enthusiasm, and the new generation of voters and Obama/Biden will win by a landslide. Obama may not have the "experience" but Biden does. They are going to be a winning team.!!!! I have never become politically active before this election. I have been a supporter of Barack Obama and I am one of the 2million supporters for his campaign. I think it is time for the news media to start letting the American voters make our own decisions.
I'm not sure where you get your "polls" but all you have to do is look at the crowds, the enthusiasm, and the new generation of voters and Obama/Biden will win by a landslide.
Obama may not have the "experience" but Biden does. They are going to be a winning team.!!!!

]]> By: deb in az http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275598 deb in az Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:55:54 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275598 yes the ball is in his court now.......i think with the event that he is having tomorrow at the stadium is going to turn a lot of people off though.......people already think he is arrogant and now they are going to know it for a fact....he will not get my vote in november......his accomplishments are? gosh i cant think of a thing....... yes the ball is in his court now.......i think with the event that he is having tomorrow at the stadium is going to turn a lot of people off though.......people already think he is arrogant and now they are going to know it for a fact....he will not get my vote in november......his accomplishments are? gosh i cant think of a thing.......

]]> By: Bob http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275585 Bob Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:48:05 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275585 I can not vote for Obama. I well not vote for president this year!! I am a ClintonDemocrat forever!!! (California) I can not vote for Obama. I well not vote for president this year!! I am a ClintonDemocrat forever!!! (California)

]]> By: Vicki in Missouri http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275584 Vicki in Missouri Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:47:47 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275584 I think Bill Clinton really shed a lot of light on the issues tonight. It was like getting a peek at what really goes on in Washington. Kudo's to you Bill! I think Bill Clinton really shed a lot of light on the issues tonight. It was like getting a peek at what really goes on in Washington. Kudo's to you Bill!

]]> By: carrieinSterling, Va http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275459 carrieinSterling, Va Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:19:17 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275459 I agree. I think it's ridiculous the standard that Hillary has been held to. Obama and his supporters and many pundits seemed to have transfered to Hillary the responsibility of "selling" Obama to her supporters. That's Obama's job. Hillary has been gracious and Obama has been arogant. In my view a candidate that needs his VP to make him a credible commander-in-chief-and his opponent to convince her supporters that Obama shares her values and agenda is weak. My mother and daughter both wanted to vote for Hillary-and because of them -I came to respect her. We are all voting for McCain.There is no doubt he is qualified to be president. I agree. I think it's ridiculous the standard that Hillary has been held to. Obama and his supporters and many pundits seemed to have transfered to Hillary the responsibility of "selling" Obama to her supporters. That's Obama's job. Hillary has been gracious and Obama has been arogant. In my view a candidate that needs his VP to make him a credible commander-in-chief-and his opponent to convince her supporters that Obama shares her values and agenda is weak. My mother and daughter both wanted to vote for Hillary-and because of them -I came to respect her. We are all voting for McCain.There is no doubt he is qualified to be president.

]]> By: mary http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275424 mary Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:53:05 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275424 Hillary Clinton was electrifying last night. She proved that she is presidential in thinking and in inspiring others to think beyond themselves to work harder for a better tomorrow. And she is even cleverer with her razor sharp wit. (Which I believe is why some men find her an uncomfortable choice). But none-the-less, I am tired of people making it Hillary's responsibiity to unite the party. I watched with interest as the one Hillary Supporter stated in clear and concise points after Hillart's Speech why she was now so sad for America and the Democratic Party she used to believe in, so much so that she may sit this election out. Hillary speech just made it more evident that (a) she should have won the Democartic Primaries and (b) short of being the democartic nominee for presidnet - when Barack Obama was given the best and brightest VP pick on a platter with Hillary willing to forgive his negative attacks on her to work with him as a VP - he skipped choosing the best candidate for the party, and if Obama now cannot put aside his own ego for the potential greater good of the country and his democratic party, what does that say about his selfishness in making judgement calls as a potential president. Hillary Clinton was electrifying last night. She proved that she is presidential in thinking and in inspiring others to think beyond themselves to work harder for a better tomorrow. And she is even cleverer with her razor sharp wit. (Which I believe is why some men find her an uncomfortable choice).

But none-the-less, I am tired of people making it Hillary's responsibiity to unite the party. I watched with interest as the one Hillary Supporter stated in clear and concise points after Hillart's Speech why she was now so sad for America and the Democratic Party she used to believe in, so much so that she may sit this election out. Hillary speech just made it more evident that (a) she should have won the Democartic Primaries and (b) short of being the democartic nominee for presidnet – when Barack Obama was given the best and brightest VP pick on a platter with Hillary willing to forgive his negative attacks on her to work with him as a VP – he skipped choosing the best candidate for the party, and if Obama now cannot put aside his own ego for the potential greater good of the country and his democratic party, what does that say about his selfishness in making judgement calls as a potential president.

]]> By: Annie Kate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275412 Annie Kate Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:42:51 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275412 I can't help but think that if Hillary had made speeches like the one she made last night during the primary campaign that she would be the nominee today. I hope that one day in the future she will be the nominee and win the Presidency. But I have no doubt that until then, if ever, Hillary will continue to be a very hard working legislator whose goal is to make life better for everyone in the US - she may do the country more service in this manner than anyone could ever do as President. <a href="http://anniekatec.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Annie Kate</a> Birmingham AL I can't help but think that if Hillary had made speeches like the one she made last night during the primary campaign that she would be the nominee today. I hope that one day in the future she will be the nominee and win the Presidency. But I have no doubt that until then, if ever, Hillary will continue to be a very hard working legislator whose goal is to make life better for everyone in the US – she may do the country more service in this manner than anyone could ever do as President.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

]]> By: Cynthia http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275258 Cynthia Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:58:01 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275258 I really wish at some point the Hilliary Clinton supporters would just let go. Senator Clinton lost - the election was not taken from her. Maybe we need to start a 10 Step Program for Hilliary Supporters: (1) the first step to getting past is accepting the reaility of it. I really hope that you all can do that for your own sake. Senator Clinton is going to be fine, no matter who wins, but will you? I really wish at some point the Hilliary Clinton supporters would just let go. Senator Clinton lost – the election was not taken from her. Maybe we need to start a 10 Step Program for Hilliary Supporters: (1) the first step to getting past is accepting the reaility of it. I really hope that you all can do that for your own sake. Senator Clinton is going to be fine, no matter who wins, but will you?

]]> By: Melissa, Los Angeles http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275257 Melissa, Los Angeles Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:57:23 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275257 I'm baffled by why the 25% would rather vote for McCain then Obama. The only differences between Obama and Hillary was the gender and race. They pretty much have the same views on the war, healthcare, economy and even illegal "immigration" (I chose Hillary because she wasn't as lax with the illegals as Obama wants to be). Are these 25% cutting off their noses to spite their face because Hillary didn't get the nomination? I'm baffled by why the 25% would rather vote for McCain then Obama. The only differences between Obama and Hillary was the gender and race. They pretty much have the same views on the war, healthcare, economy and even illegal "immigration" (I chose Hillary because she wasn't as lax with the illegals as Obama wants to be). Are these 25% cutting off their noses to spite their face because Hillary didn't get the nomination?

]]> By: Glen Martin http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275241 Glen Martin Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:47:17 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275241 Today, We have turned a page in the book of life. We have over come for now, but we still have a way to go. I know this, I live in Canada now but I grew up in Mississippi, I'm 55yrs now I know what it like to ask why of my own mother, why I could not hold the hand of the one person I loved and was my only light in my young life of 10yrs old, why did my friend have to go threw the back door and I threw the frount, I Lefe my famly In 1970 and never came back just because no one ever told me why, why, Thank God for Sen. Obama And please help Us to Know Why... Today, We have turned a page in the book of life. We have over come for now, but we still have a way to go.
I know this, I live in Canada now but I grew up in Mississippi, I'm 55yrs now I know what it like to ask why of my own mother, why I could not hold the hand of the one person I loved and was my only light in my young life of 10yrs old, why did my friend have to go threw the back door and I threw the frount, I Lefe my famly In 1970 and never came back just because no one ever told me why, why,

Thank God for Sen. Obama
And please help Us to Know Why...

]]> By: stacy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275237 stacy Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:42:24 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275237 I can not stop crying, my tears are of joy. I though that I would never see this day. I have study america history, with all that was done to Afro-american I never tought I would see this day. I wish my dear Morther was here to see this. I now feel that I have a voice to be herad. This has made me more aware that it is my duty to go back to college andd finish. I now know that it is hope and with hope their is a dream. I can not stop crying, my tears are of joy. I though that I would never see this day. I have study america history, with all that was done to Afro-american I never tought I would see this day. I wish my dear Morther was here to see this. I now feel that I have a voice to be herad. This has made me more aware that it is my duty to go back to college andd finish. I now know that it is hope and with hope their is a dream.

]]> By: Dennis http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/27/the-ball-is-on-obama%e2%80%99s-court/comment-page-1/#comment-275223 Dennis Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:33:05 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=6812#comment-275223 @.JC-Los Angeles. The Peter Principle? @.JC-Los Angeles. The Peter Principle?

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