Why are they so happy? Obama doesn't even give them the time of day! Once he is president, if he wins he sure won't have any time for them. If he cared anything about them would they be living in poverty? His own grandmother....but yeah, he cares so much.

Cindy...Ga.

This political event transends even boarders of a nation to give hope to not only the people of the U.S. but those around the world.
This event tells all nationalities that if the people are not only heard but actually listened to then the color of skin, the political party you belong to, and the nation you support ,,,,can overcome adversities and create a future that is bright and full of hope.

I'm a 14 year old girl who really hope BRACK OBAMA wins but not because
he's black because he can make a big difference in America and i believes in him

I think this is a great report. Well........maybe not so much for the bull.
But everyone has a tradition .
I know everyone I know will be watching the results.................
I am praying Obama/Biden will win for '08.

From Kenya to America, from Kogelo Village to Columbus, Ohio and from Hawaii to Chicago, the Obama Presidential nomination and campaign regardless of outcome proves that the world is integrally connected and that this century is the century of globalism.

Reconciliation-From the shores of Africa to the shores of the United States of America-a prayer answered from those whose blood, tears and lives were forever changed because of man’s inhumanity to man and the need to control.

Today, with the help of the Almighty, a child born of this union will bridge the gap and the healing will begin. No more can we go back to yesterday but instead look to the future.

United we stand, divided we fall.

His own half-brother says Obama is "home bred." So, where was Obama born?

Cindy, why do you think his family lives in poverty? They seem to be living decently.
how do you know Obama doesn't give them the time of day?
all assumptions.

In response to Cindy from Georgia: I didn't see anything about the article or from the pictures that indicate that his family in Kenya is living in poverty. I admit, I haven't really been following his Kenyan family's story, but just because they don't live like us in a too big house or with lots of un-necessary material things, doesn't mean that they are poor. They are obviously richer in spirit than you as they choose to be happy about an event that may have no direct impact on their lives.

this is not just about kenyans and that small village in kogelo, its a sign of things to happen world over and especially in the United States..... united in the cause is what counts, home bred or not.....

I am amused by the comment from Cindy in Ga. There are thousands of Americans who have roots and families in other lands and who don't have contact with them. My cousins choose to live in tropical mountains under conditions that amaze me. Yet, they don't begrudge me whatever material success I have acquired nor do they envy me. The few times I've been able to visit them and live with them, not as a tourist in a hotel, I have witnessed the many blessings they have in their lives also. About four decades ago, one aunt left the mountains and went to the city. Then she left the island for a while but returned again. She is now a retired educator who received a doctorate while sisters and cousins remained laborers or housewives. We are all proud of her but also happy with our own roads taken. There is no one-size-fits-all in cultures and families. I understand the feelings expressed by Obama's distant family. He may not have been born among them, but he is still family and they are proud.

... and they'll all show up at the border seeking refugee status.

Peggy, even McCain has given up...let it go

He was in the womb of his "white" American mother for nine months!!!

It really doesn't matter who wins, now does it? Whatever the outcome,
we will all be subject to changes. I'll just be glad when it's all over,
I'm sick of TV slams, it's the same every election. Just once, I would
love to see candidates be honest about the changes they say they will make, and tell you HOW they will make them instead of concentrating on slamming their opponents. When candidates act this foolishly
trying to get votes, doesn't it make you wonder what kind of leader
they will be????

Peggy and Cindy:

After you finish voting, go to the nearest library and check out both of Obama's books and actually read them. He can tell you, in his own words, about his birth and his family. Nothing second hand, but, true and factual information, as well as his perspective on things.

Who knows? You all might learn something and be pleasantly surprised.

To Cindy,
Mr. Obama's family has expressed their desire to remain living as they do. His grandmother is not interested in his money. They are happy with their lives. Just because he's not giving handouts does not mean he doesn't care.

Cindy – Obama can't "take care" of his extended family in Kenya, he DOES care but he barely knows them. He went there as an adult, had he never visited them they would barely know he existed. Besides, who does he support, his fathers 2nd or 3rd wife? All their kids too? How soon does that get into supporting people he knows so little about that anything they do reflects on him I can see the headlines now, "Obama supports polygamy!"

I was born in Kenya and the culture there is TOTALLY different. For one thing by Kenyan standards they are not living in poverty, there is nothing shameful about living in a hut! The extended family there is structured differently than here, and is enormous. Here an uncle is your mother or father's brother, there it's anyone loosely related that is older than you, and so on.

It's a compelling story but meaningless in the big picture. Say somebody from your town got a Nobel Prize, or your cousin married Prince William of England, wouldn't there be a celebration in your town?

Like that.

i know in my heart Obama is the change we need to move this country in a different direction!!!!!!!!!

God help us all.......

I think that Obama is goin to be a good presedent. He know what people needs and he will save us all.

To Peggy: stop the madness!! The man was born in Hawaii. Petty Peggy.

Oh Peggy, just stop the hate and move on who cares right about now? Go Obama/Biden 08

peggy do you want video of his birth, the hawaiian clerk produced his certified copy of his birth certificate. enough alread!!! If you want to split hairs mccain was born in panama on a military base. I thought "history in the making" said it beautifully. America wake up and lets all walk into the twenty first century.
p.s. i feel sorry for the bull

Listen Peggy...you're reaching honey...let it go! He was born in Hawaii. He has family from another country...so do alot of Americans...doesn't make them any less American...just let it go!

Peggy: Obama was born in Hawaii and FYI Mc Cain was born in Panama, on a military base. Does it really matter? And to Cindy, his family members ARE happy and proud and perhaps like the way in which they live–you are projecting your standards and assume that the amount of money they make dictates their happiness.

How typical people suspect Obama's birth place, patriotism, loyalty to your country, etc. Not everyone's family came over on the Mayflower. Is it because he's black that these questions are constantly asked? So what if his family background is Kenyan? Aren't you a melting pot of a country? If he were white with a Scottish background would you question his loyalty to Scotland?

I find some people who don't have a multi-cultural background to be a lot more narrow-minded in world views.

Barack was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Cindy .... just because they don't live like you, doesn't mean they live in poverty. That is such a typically North American comment. I bet they have less debt than you, and are at least as happy.

Obama was born in Hawaii. And even if he was born in Africa, as the son of an American citizen he is automatically a citizen at birth.

To cindy from GA...

You must remember Obama only saw his Dad once when he was 9 or 10. He cares about the family that raised him. This folks are relatives not family. I am the father of 2 adopted children...my kids are my family....and their birth mother and her family and just distant relatives. So do not pass judgement on that is very narrow minded and very republican.

In response to Cindy, only small minded people would respond in a small minded manner. They have every reason to be happy. Have you ever traveled to Africa? Do you know anything about African culture? Do you know what makes them happy? You can have all of the wealth in the world and still live an unhappy and miserable life. What matters most is your foundation. Maybe you should visit Africa and you too may come to understand why they are happy.