Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 6/17/08
Anderson is back.
Tonight, a wall of water with no place to go but down the Mississippi and only about two dozen levees along the way to contain it. Each and every one of them is in danger of giving way like the one near Gulfport, Illinois did today. Dan Simon is there with the latest.
Randi Kaye has an up close look at Michelle Obama’s image makeover. Does she have what it takes to be a first lady? What impact will she have on the campaign?
Dana Bash is on the trail today with a look at the fight between McCain and Obama over energy and the war on terror. Who won? We’ll find out from the best political team on television.
Erica Hill has an update on story we brought you last week. It’s about Samuel Israel, a hedge fund manager, convicted of defrauding investors out of nearly 500 million dollars. He was supposed to start a 20-year prison sentence last week but he never showed up, though his car was found abandoned on a bridge with the words “suicide is painless” scrawled on the side. Authorities weren't sure if he killed himself or went on the run. Tonight, they have their answer.
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Get some rest, Anderson!
Great show and great blogs!!!
Come on Anderson I just knew you could change a tire-haha. Don't blame you, I play the dumb girl routine when I have a flat.
P.S. Jackie O also forbade and pictures of her smoking...
That so Awesome of you!! Anderson!!!! I love the shot!!!
We still love you Anderson – even if you can't change a tire.
Sitting still while others fix the flat tire..Smart..Good program Anderson and Erica.
Give him a break, Erica...Anderson doesn't need a car in NYC 😉
You shouldn't be teasing Dr. Gupta! Thumbs up on the tire changing, Anderson! Thanks for a thought-provoking show. Good night!
Good night Anderson, Erica, Gary, and everyone! See all of you tomorrow! Get some rest Anderson!
glad you are back in 1 piece Anderson, good luck catchin up on all that sleep
good night Erica, Megan & all blogger
Great show tonight Anderson. Glad you are back. See you all tomorrow night.
Good Tuesday evening. I guess the shot of the day proves one thing..Dr. Gupta doesn't need to hit the balance beam tryouts, anytime soon. Night all
Hi there Erica/Anderson
I enjoy your show... first time on your blog.
Interesting conversation on Michelle Obama... I like Michelle Obama and dont feel that she's held to higher stand. She comes across as REAL!
As far as being the possible first family... they seem like a refreshing CHANGE!
Susan – North Haven, CT June 17th, 2008 10:36 pm ET
Michelle Obama is NO JACKIE O.
and she never will be.
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You got that right, Susan! Because Michelle Obama is Michelle Obama..... Not to mention her own woman with a mind, ideas and career of her own, unlike Jackie O, who I did admire, who didn't find those things for herself until after her losses.
Good night Anderson, Erica, Bloggers!!!!
Have a good night!! Sleep Tight!!!!! 🙂
And welcome back Anderson!!!
See you on Thursday!!!!
oh a blopper reel....fantastic.
This hour was so great it just flew by. Great show Anderson and Erica
Great blogging with everyone. Have a great hump day!!!!
Wow, fast show tonight! Go get some sleep Anderson! Your show is just not the same without you! Nite all.
Thank you for an entertaining show this evening. Good night.
To Anderson Cooper – Thank you for pointing out that Michelle said "REALLY proud".
Good show tonight. AC, great to have you back in the studio. Get some rest.
The blog party is over for tonight...
Erica, I think the only reason people pay attention to a spouse is because it says something about the judgment of the person doing the choosing. The selection of a life partner is one of the most important choices anyone can make.
Saying that, I don't think first ladies have much influence.
JoAnn, Ohio>
Unfortunately, the reality of a makeover, doesn't reflect reality. (I agree with you.)
I knew that guy wasnt dead. I knew it. Hes too smart for that. He loves to be in control and have the freedom to do as he pleases. He has to have money somewhere hidden. He helped the feds to keep tabs on them while he was busy planning his getaway.
Well, good night bloggers, Anderson and Erica see you tomorrow night. Have a good night all
yes let's decide by buying cola's LOL
Oh my gosh!!!!
That is so horrible!!! he stole all $5 million from something!!!! what was he thinking????????/ I hope he will go to jail! good job Erica!
The mighty MIssissippi , how can anyone hold it back?
Night all....get some rest Anderson!!
Cindy...Ga.
so obviously fake what a convenient time to decide to kill oneself and leave no evidence
For me it is important to see that Barack Obama treats his wife as an equal. I feel they have a great deal of respect for one another. It seems like an intelligent, caring relationship and I think she is a great role model for those two girls.