: ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket without conceding her own defeat.
"America, this is our moment," the 46-year-old senator and one-time community organizer said in his first appearance as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting. "This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past."
Clinton praised Obama warmly in an appearance before supporters in New York, although she neither acknowledged his victory in their grueling marathon nor offered a concession of any sort.
Instead, she said she was committed to a unified party and would spend the next few days determining "how to move forward with the best interests of our country and our party guiding my way."
Obama's victory set up a five-month campaign with Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, a race between a first-term Senate opponent of the Iraq War and a 71-year-old former Vietnam prisoner of war and staunch supporter of the current U.S. military mission.
And both men seemed eager to begin.
McCain spoke first, in New Orleans, and he accused his younger rival of voting "to deny funds to the soldiers who have done a brilliant and brave job" in Iraq." Americans, he added, should be concerned about the judgment of a presidential candidate who has not traveled to Iraq yet "says he's ready to talk, in person and without conditions, with tyrants from Havana to Pyongyang."
McCain agreed with Obama that the presidential race would focus on change. "But the choice is between the right change and the wrong change, between going forward and going backward," he said.
Obama responded quickly, pausing in his own speech long enough to praise Clinton for "her strength, her courage and her commitment to the causes that brought us here tonight."
As for his general election rival, he said, "It's not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush 95 percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year. It's not change when he offers four more years of Bush economic policies that have failed to create well-paying jobs. ... And it's not change when he promises to continue a policy in Iraq that asks everything of our brave young men and women in uniform and nothing of Iraqi politicians."
In a symbolic move, Obama spoke in the same hall where McCain will accept the Republican nomination at his party's convention in September. Campaign officials, citing the local fire marshal, put the crowd at 17,000 inside the eXcel Energy Center, plus another 15,000 outside.
McCain addressed a smaller crowd by design, an estimated 600 in his audience and another 600 outside.
One campaign began as another was ending.
Clinton won South Dakota on the final night of the primary season; Obama took Montana.
As is his custom, he placed a call to the former first lady to congratulate her on her victory. He left a message on her voicemail asking for a call back, said Linda Douglass a senior campaign adviser.
Only 31 delegates were at stake in the two states on the night's ballot, the final few among the thousands that once drew Obama, Clinton and six other Democratic candidates into the campaign to replace Bush and become the nation's 44th president.
Obama sealed his nomination, according to The Associated Press tally, based on primary elections, state Democratic caucuses and support from party "superdelegates." It takes 2,118 delegates to clinch the nomination at the convention in Denver this summer, and Obama had 2,151 by the AP count.
Obama, a first-term senator who was virtually unknown on the national stage four years ago, defeated Clinton, the former first lady and one-time campaign front-runner, in a 17-month marathon for the Democratic nomination.
His victory had been widely assumed for weeks. But Clinton's declaration of interest in becoming his ticketmate was wholly unexpected.
She expressed it in a conference call with her state's congressional delegation after Rep. Nydia Velazquez, predicted Obama would have great difficulty winning the support of Hispanics and other voting blocs unless the former first lady was on the ticket.
"I am open to it" if it would help the party's prospects in November, Clinton replied, according to participants who spoke on condition of anonymity because the call was private.
Clinton's comments raised anew the prospect of what many Democrats have called a "Dream Ticket" that would put a black man and a woman on the same ballot, but Obama's aides were noncommittal. "We're not in the presidential phase here. We're going to close out the nominating fight and then we'll consider that," David Axelrod, Obama's top strategist, told reporters aboard the candidate's plane en route to Minnesota.
McCain's criticism of Obama referred to a vote last year in which the Illinois senator came out against legislation paying for the Iraq war because it did not include a timetable for withdrawing troops. At the time, Obama said the funding would give President Bush "a blank check to continue down this same, disastrous path."
Obama previously had opposed a deadline for troop withdrawal, but shifted position under pressure from the Democratic Party's liberal wing as he maneuvered for support in advance of the primaries.
The young Illinois senator's success in winning the nomination amounted to a victory of hope over experience, earned across an enervating 56 primaries and caucuses that tested the political skills and human endurance of all involved.
Obama stood for change. Clinton was the candidate of experience, ready, she said, to serve in the Oval Office from Day One.
Together, they drew record turnouts in primary after primary - more than 34 million voters in all, independents and Republicans as well as Democrats.
Yet the race between a black man and a woman exposed deep racial and gender divisions within the party.
Obama drew strength from blacks, and from the younger, more liberal and wealthier voters in many states. Clinton was preferred by older, more downscale voters, and women, of course.
Personality issues rose and receded through the campaign:
Clinton's husband, the former president, campaigned tirelessly for her but sometimes became an issue himself, to her detriment.
And Obama struggled to minimize the damage caused by the incendiary rhetoric of his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, an issue likely to be raised anew by Republicans in the fall campaign.
Obama's triumph was fashioned on prodigious fundraising, meticulous organizing and his theme of change aimed at an electorate opposed to the Iraq war and worried about the economy - all harnessed to his own gifts as an inspirational speaker.
With her husband's two White House terms as a backdrop, Clinton campaigned for months as the candidate of experience, a former first lady and second-term senator ready to be commander in chief.
But after a year on the campaign trail, Obama won the kickoff Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3, and the freshman senator became a political phenomenon.
"We came together as Democrats, as Republicans and independents, to stand up and say we are one nation, we are one people and our time for change has come," he said that night of victory in Des Moines.
As the strongest female presidential candidate in history, Clinton drew large, enthusiastic audiences. Yet Obama's were bigger. One audience, in Dallas, famously cheered when he blew his nose on stage; a crowd of 75,000 turned out in Portland, Ore., the weekend before the state's May 20 primary.
The former first lady countered Obama's Iowa victory with an upset five days later in New Hampshire that set the stage for a campaign marathon as competitive as any in the past generation.
"Over the last week I listened to you, and in the process I found my own voice," she told supporters who had saved her candidacy from an early demise.
In defeat, Obama's aides concluded they had committed a cardinal sin of New Hampshire politics, forsaking small, intimate events in favor of speeches to large audiences inviting them to ratify Iowa's choice.
It was not a mistake they made again - which helped explain Obama's later outings to bowling alleys, backyard basketball courts and American Legion halls in the heartland.
Clinton conceded nothing, memorably knocking back a shot of Crown Royal whiskey at a bar in Indiana, recalling that her grandfather had taught her to use a shotgun, and driving in a pickup to a gas station in South Bend, Ind., to emphasize her support for a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax.
As other rivals fell away in winter, Obama and Clinton traded victories on Super Tuesday, the Feb. 5 series of primaries and caucuses across 21 states and American Samoa that once seemed likely to settle the nomination.
But Clinton had a problem that Obama exploited, and he scored a coup she could not answer.
Pressed for cash, the former first lady ran noncompetitive campaigns in several Super Tuesday caucus states, allowing her rival to run up his delegate totals.
Merely by surviving Super Tuesday, Obama exceeded expectations. But he did more than survive, emerging with a lead in delegates that he never relinquished, and he proceeded to run off a string of 11 straight
MTO, why wasn't this story the first thing that I saw when I came to your website? We are making history today with the first black presidential democratic nominee and you all are talking about some married NBA player who may or may not be having an affair. You all have got to do better. That tacky story was more important than this to you?
The thing I like most about Obama is the he is NEUTRAL check these facts out:
1) He is not apart of a "family" (meaning he's not a King, Jackson, etc.
2) He is not apart of any fraternity (Martin was an Alpha, Jesse Jackson is a Que)
3) He is not a reverend or minister (many of "our" leaders come from the church, it's not a bad thing, but it can limit you in terms of when you are trying to reach out to those who don't have the religious beliefs as you.)
Obama is a fresh breath of air from what we in the black community are accustomed to in terms of our leadership! I still think it's pretty sad how many of the "old guard" have not come out to openly support him, as I think they should, but I think that's due to jealousy, because this man has done in only little close to year, but what many of them only dreamed the could do in all of there years of "service"..way to go brother Obama!
Yeah I am so excited for BARACK OBAMA and for AMERICA in general. People was always telling me he's not gonna win he has no chance against Hillary Clinton, but look at him now. I had a conversation with someone today who said that he will not go far after this there is too many racist people out there that is true...BUT WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU NO MAN CAN TAKE AWAY!! BARACK OBAMA Stay strong and I am with you 100% so are millions of other people.
I wasn't on board with Obama at the beginning but seeing how he kept his dignity when his race and religion was being attacked impressed me.
Whereas Hilary made more and more desperate attempts to get white folks to vote for her, Obama kept his cool...And kept it moving. I'm glad a lot of white people didn't fall for her tactics like a lot of rednecks and hispanics did.
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V-sa: Obama's father is Kenyan, and he is American. That would make him African-American.
People need to stop looking at conspiracy theories, and victimhood, and start looking at the real reasons to vote for Obama. It is important to vote for Obama because: 1) the next president will be selecting up to 3 Supreme Court justices. If McCain wins, he has promised to select conservative judges. If this happens say good-bye to: reproductive rights, civil rights, pro-criminal justice rights, etc. It will be the first time in a long time where we would have an conservative majority in the court. We can just say good-bye to the gains of the civil rights movement if this happens. 2) Iraq War: self-explanatory. 3) Healthcare: self-explanatory. 4) Tax breaks for the middle class, instead of for people in the top 1%. 5) US Foreign relations: other world leaders have already expressed interest in Obama. US could again become a world leader, rather than a world punchline. 6) Appointment of Attorney General and other officials. This would result in a policy *** for federal prosecution: less or no death penalty sought, a Civil Rights division that actually functions, different focus in the war against drugs, etc. 7) Hispanics have been beneficiaries of civil rights advancement for blacks. Voting for McCain is voting against your interests because of 1-6. 8) Change the climate in Washington. More transparency and accountability is always a good thing. 9) Economic policies that benefit the majority, rather than the rich minority. Blacks and Hispanics are always disportionately affected by the exploitation of the rich minority, e.g. sub-prime credit crisis. Regulation of the creditors, and affirmative measures by the government could have prevented many of this nation's current economic problems.
These are the reasons to vote for Obama. Naysayers who feel the need to highlight that the situation for blacks (and Hispanics) won't magically change by electing Obama should do more research. The situation can and will get worse if McCain is elected. Blacks will get even poorer, there will be Supreme Court justices who are pro-prosecution and anti-defendant allowing for more police misconduct and abuse, blacks will be funneled into the Iraq War to die, poor black women will face even greater difficulty in getting abortions if they choose to terminate a pregnancy, smart black youth will be unable to promote diveristy in colleges because of restrictions on affirmative action, etc. etc. All this applies to Hispanics as well. Get a clue, people. Your future depends on your vote!
V-SA... If Obama is not black because of his middle name being Muslim, than what is your last name? Guarantee you have your ancestors white slave masters last name, like Johnson, Thompson, Jones and so on. I guess if you don't have an African name, you are not really black as well. At least Obama name represents his African culture. He obviously has somewhere down the line Muslim in his family tree. If he does, than so what? What is so wrong with being Muslim? If being Muslim is so wrong, so is being black-as we are all stereotyped. Get your mind right. Obama is the underdog and despite everything, he is breaking so many barriers and doing it with grace and dignity, not being spiteful like Hilary, who is obviously in denial.
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok people we dont have it in the bag until EACH AND EVERYONE OF US GOES OUT AND MAKES OUR VOTE AND VOICE HEARD!!!!!! THIS IS A PROUD MOMMENT AND 45 YRS FROM THE DAY ON THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON WILL BE THE DAY THAT HE IS OFFICIALLY NOMINATED. LETS STAND TOGETHER AND SHOW THIS COUNTRY WE COUNT AND ARE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS ITS BEEN TOO LONG AND WE HAVE BEEN BEATEN DOWN TOO LONG. STAND UP!!!!!
*SMH* The only time black people were against a white woman was when Barak was running against Hillary as president, and now that it's finishe dback to the "I love Becky" episodes *smh*
Now it's great to see a black person, or a blakc couple in the big house or potentially being in the big house for a change but what will it really mean?
I see we as black people are getting excited and happy, but we've yet tp even work on things in our community yet.
The crime, the war of the genders (black man against black woman)low marriage rates.
Even when the brotha was in the race I still saw us bashing each othe rlike racist prejudice non-blacks, and now we want to preach black power?
We can't have this mentallity "Oh in your face white America", when a few weeks ago I seen people on here defending whitey. We can have this pro-black metallity only when a black man is running for president.
Having Obama in the office will not make our community/race do a 360, and we think all is good in the neighborhood.
We still have ways to go, we still are divided as a unit and a race, if we can fix those gaps then him being president will mean something instead of us thinkign this is a get back at the white man or woman.
We need to get it together before we get too excited.
@ V-sa Flag post Jesus christ...why are all the black people being singles out to vote. Obama isnt even black...barack heussein obama? Seriously, his heritage is based on the fact that he has african american features, yet, that doesnt make him black people are people thats all there is to it. --------------- MANNNNN WHY I ASK WHY ARE U SO STUPID? THE MAN IS BLACK. U NEED TO READ BOOKS MORE OR U SHOULD HAVE STAY AWAKE IN SCIENCE CLASS AND BIOLOGY. DOESN'T MATTER IF THE FATHER IS BLACK AND MOM WHITE OR VICE VERSA THE BLACK GENE DOMINATE. BLACK IS THE ESSENCE OF ALL COLORS. POINT IS THE MAN JUST MADE HISTORY AND ALL YOU CAN SAY IS THIS ***. GET THE FU.CK OTTA HERE AND STOP BEING A HOUSE *** SPEAKIN FOR YOUR MASTER.
CONGRATS ON OBAMA AND I LOOOOOVVVVE THE "*** TO *** GANGSTA DAP" HIM AND THE WIFEY DID ON STAGE BEFORE HE SPOKE. THAT WAS GANGSTA!
I MUST ADMIT, WATCHING OBAMA ELOQUENTLY AND AGGRESSIVELY SPEAK LAST *** MADE ME WANNA RUN OUTSIDE AND *** JOY TO THE WORLD! THE MAN WAS MOVING AND HIS SPEECH, TO ME, COMPARED TO THAT OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AT THE MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE MAN'S WORDS WERE POWERFUL AND THOUGHT INVOKING.
I AM PROUD THAT HE IS ABLE TO STAND AND REPRESENT A NEEDED CHANGE IN AMERICA, AND YES, I DONT CARE IF HE WERE 1% BLACK, HE REPRESENTS A PORTION OF ME, A PORTION OF ME THAT MANY PEOPLE BEFORE ME FOUGHT FOR. I KNOW MANY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS ARE JUMPING FOR JOY IN THEIR GRAVE AS THIS IS WHAT THEY HOPED FOR!
I WISH HIM ALL THE CONTINUED SUCCESS AND REGARDLESS AS TO IF HE BECOMES THE PRESIDENT OR NOT, HE HAS ALREADY CHANGED THE STATE OF A NATION ONCE THOUGHT TO NEVER BE ABLE TO EVEN TO EVEN BE THOUGHT OF TO BE RUN BY A PERSON OF COLOR (SINCE SOME OF YOU SAY HE ISNT BLACK LOL)
MTO, i know that this is a gossip site, but you could break away from nba player cheating on black wife with white girl. will be a lot more like that before November. Move the Obama story to the top.
I was so moved last *** watching him command the stage where John McSame will hold his convention.
Did anyone realize that on the *** of the official nomination, it will also be the 45th anniversary of Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream Speech?'
We all need to take a page from him and Michelle and conduct ourselves with such dignity!
PRAISE GOD!
Yeah MTO - why is this NOT THE TOP STORY.
Who cares about an ADULTEROUS, LYING MAN with character flaws.
When we have HISTORY being made.
THAT SHOULD BE THE LEAD STORY. A POSTIVE STORY ABOUT A BLACK MAN trying to do something --- versus a negative story about a Black Man and his *** comings.
SHAME ON YOU MTO
OMG...I've been crying for two days off the announcement of his nomination...I'm truly blessed and inspired to be witnessing this huge accomplishment from a Black man...we've come a long way from slavery to being entreprenuers, billionaires and now the covet American dream, PRESIDENT!!
Martin Luther King would be proud, because I know the Black community is.
I'm asking all Obama supporters to please keep him and his family in your prayers!!!
This is huge yall!!!! I'm so proud of Barack!!!
the older generation of black men and women who marched and had sit in's , and were beat up by police ..not allowed to vote , black panther party movement....all the ones who were lynched and not allowed to use the same bathroom or go to public schools with white children
can now rejoice ...we have hope ..change is going to come ...keep it 100....barack in 08
and i agree with "sxycpa" this should have been the top story mto get your heads out your a s s
black people 1 white people 1,0000,0000 were catching up
Obama 08!!! Like the other millions of people in the US, I'm such a proud supporter! I am curious as to how the majority of the Latin race will vote now; because they surely didn't want him to win this one...but, what w/e!!
Time to show them and the rest of America what he's about!! I've always been and will remain behind Obama 110%!!!
I applaud Obama on the momentous victory, but at the same time I AM SO MAD!
That lowlife *** Hillary Clinton didn't have the decency to concede the race last ***! Talkin about "I'm not making any decisions ***." *** the voters made the decision for you!! You will NOT be the Democratic Nominee for President in 2008! She's such a witch! I swear she may be my state's junior senator but I will NEVER vote for her again. She has burned bridges with the black and brown community and some of the white community too for all that she and her minions have done. Shame on you Hillary ***!! LOL
PEOPLE STILL DON'T SEE IT...THIS NEWS IS SAD FOR ME. IN THESE LAST DAYS I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT WHAT RACE A PERSON IS, I WANT SOMEONE TO WIN THAT WILL DO GOOD. OBAMA IS TOOOOOOOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IM TELLING YALL! IF HE WERE TO BECOME PRESIDENT EVERYTHING WILL LOOK GOOD AND BE GREAT FOR A *** PERIOD OF TIME AND BOOM BIRTH PAINS WILL KICK IN. i WANT TO BELIEVE HE'LL BE THE BEST PREZ BUT *** IT'S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT, BLACK FOLKS IN MY OPINION SEE COLOR AND ARE TRYING TO GET SOMETHING TAN IN OFFICE. DIDN'T IT SAY IN REVELATIONS THAT THE WORLD WOULD BEGIN TO LOVE THIS PERSON, PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE CAMPAIGNING AND GOING CRAZY OVER HIM, COME ON YALL WAKE UP WE'RE IN THE LAST DAYS SERIOUSLY!!!!
I am soooo HAPPY for Barack!
Hell yea, he won that ***...Hands Down!
I swear he better not make, Hillary oh raciest ugly ***, VICE PRESIDENT?!
I would be so *** at his ***.
Hillary, aint nothing but a sneaky *** bytch. Who clearly can't be trusted. I don't know who's the sneakiest, her or that bytch who testified against my man R.Kelly.
Barack, don't trust that blue eye devil!
Work out Barrak! This is a great time for ALL AMERICANS. If we can turn the USA into what she promises us all that it can be, perhaps the world can follow suit. This is a great time in our History.
But I gotta say this...I love the pic MT. That "soul" power high five is what's up. Sisters, please take note how great an example Michelle is to what it means to support your man, be his strength, and to walk "with" him.
Brothas...we can be President after all. But, can't be anything without the love and support of our greatest assest...our greatest resource...Black Women.
Our country needs us...our community needs us...our families need us!!!!
I gotta say this too Black people... this is NOT a time to be like ..."ahh haa" up in the face of out WHITE brothas and sistas. It took the love and support of MILLIONS of white people to get this done. Now is the time to put down the shackles of the past and ALL of us embrace the new and become truely the UNITED STATES...of America.
YOU KNOW IT'S NOT JUST THE FACT HE'S BLACK IT'S ABOUT WHO IS GOING TO GET US OUT OF THIS MESS BUSH HAS US IN. BUT THE FACT THAT HE HAS BLACK IN HIM IS JUST GREAT AND IS ICING ON THE CAKE IF MCAIN WINS THERE IS NO CHANGE GOING TO HAPPEN CAUSE HE BELIVES EVERYTHING BUSH IS DOING IS GREAT SO PEOPLE GET YOUR FRIENDS TOGATHER WHITE,BALCK,ASIAN AND SO ON AND GO VOTE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT JUST BLACK PEOPLE THAT MADE THIS HAPPEN. START TALKING TO PEOPLE MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND ABOUT OBAMA AND GET THOSE VOTES
First of all, I just have to say that I am so overwhelmed with this moment in history, that I am still teary-eyed. I am just too proud of this man, and I know that Martin Luther King is truly smiling down on this man and This moment.
Second of all, I hope I don't offend anyone, but I must say that, [in my opinion] Ms. Clinton truly disrespected not only Senator Obama, but all African Americans, by not congratulating us on this momentous occasion, and if I were behind her campaign prior to last ***, as an African American, I would no longer be. I am truly disappointed that this woman, whom I thought had a little bit of class [left], could not take the high road and congratulate this gentleman on this occasion. And THEN SHE HAS THE NERVE to "maybe" in interested in appearing on his ticket. HOW DARE SHE!!! I am truly appalled by her actions, and I hope the Senator sees her for what she is.
I've been a supporter from the begining, I've contributed to his campaign. I even have an Obama 200 Tshirt.
If only civil rights activist from the 50's and 60's could be here, like Martin Luther King and Medgar Evers could be here now.
Just don't select Hillary for VP, she wont have your back. She still wonts to be president by any means necessary.
Yo he smashed it last *** and this morning at the AIPEC conference!!!!I hate how they try to marginalize him as just a great orator!!! Puc Rome was built buy oration. You can't speak unless you can think- case and point George Bush!!! Anyway this dude is my hero!!!the only way they can stop him now is PURE UNADULTERATED LIEING AND RACISM....and the cool thing is the whole world is watching and will judge. And lastly, he does not need Hillary Clinton!! I mean *** when are they going to give this man his credit???!!! HE CAN WIN WITHOUT HER!!!! God bless America!!! Obama 08 baby!!
Obama is a class act. He was gracious enough to congratulate Hillary on her win in South Dakota and her campaign in general and he even praised her for more minutes than she deserved. He also praised that old goat McCain on his service to our country although he mentioned that McCain would not do the same for him. However, Hillary spent a full minute acknowledging Obama's win in Montana and stopped there. She did not acknowledge defeat or the fact that Obama is the Democratic Party's Nominee. She is not gracious and she's definitely a sore loser. In my opinion the super delegates were well informed regarding her record and arrogant stately decorum which is why they abandoned her in support of Obama. She is a cut throat type of person and she will not stop at perpetuating party division to suit her desire for a higher public office. Hillary is self serving and NOT for the people as she has fooled others outside of NY into thinking she is!
*** it's over...move the hell on!
FOR ALL THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS LET'S PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS........IF YOU'RE TALKING THE OBAMA TALK, THEN WALK THE OBAMA WALK.....
WITH THAT SAID I CHALLENGE YOU TO VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST HIM IN THIS HISTORICAL PATH TO BECOMING THE FIRST AF. AMER PRESIDENT. LAST *** I SIGNED UP AT BARACKOBAMA.COM FOR EMAILS AND TO VOLUNTEER.
WE ALL HAVE TO DO OUR PART TO MAKE SURE CHANGE IS NOT ONLY A DREAM BUT A REALITY. SIGN UP TODAY, & DONATE.....
WE ARE THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD, WE SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON THE WAY WE LOOK & WE LOOK *** GOOD. SO DONATE A COUPLE OF DOLLARS TO THE BARACK CAMPAIGN.
Beauty and No Brains!!!!Don't just talk out yo azz some of us no what's up!!!!I mean giving him money is cool but you apparently didn't know that Obama is up to his ears in money!!! what we need to do is get out and vote in November!!!God has given that more money than the media and any of the candidate can believe. Did you think he was struggling just because he is.....need i say black?!!!
Congratulations Obama. Thank your *** for Rev. Jackson, Sr from 1984 & 1988 and his rules to get democratic proportional representation.
He needs to thank the eggheads, youth, and especially 88% to 92% of the black vote in VA, DC, MD and the remaining southern states.
NOW, Obamaites, the test comes. Can your support translate to the GENERAL ELECTION AND WIN PRESIDENCY OF USA.
I bet you $5 it does not.
Congrtulations to an intelligent man who has this country and it's people's best interest at heart.He...being a black man is secondary at best. At this time I would rather take a chance on a newbie *** up (what have we got to lose when we've lost it all already) than a bunch of "experienced" *** up! May God Have Mercy on all us!
I hope he makes it, too. It's important for Americans to know that a black person can suck as much at the job as a white person can. Obama's policies will put the economy in worse shape than it is now. Hopefully, all who adore this man will start looking at him critically, but I don't think they will. He will the first president that no one can criticize.
@bitai...I'd rather glorify a possible change than watch a coked up *** up that can't put 2 sentences together represent this country. They are liars, murderers, thieves, and believe you me Obama can be scrutinized and criticized just like any other person in office....stop hatin and appreciate, congratulate, congregate and make a *** change!
@ SOONYIO @Noel11 *** did congratulate obama and her crowd she was speaking to. and before anybody jumps on me i give credit to people even if i don't like them but she did give him congratulations ------------------ I'M SORRY BUT SHE DIDN'T. SHE SAID CONGRATULATIONS FOR A GREAT RACE, BUT SHE NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT THAT HE'S THE NOMINEE AND THAT HE GOT THE WORDS FROM HILLARY CAMP " THE MAGIC NUMBER" THE MAN NEEDED 2118 AND SOME REPORTS ARE SAYING HE ENDED UP WITH 2159.5. THEY SAID NO CANIDATE EVER DID THAT. SO NO SHE DID NOT AND SHE SHOULD HAVE CONCEDED BUT SHE'S ALL ABOUT THE CLINTONS AND IT WAS SAD TO WATCH HER SPEAK.
I am very proud of Senator Obama and his accomplishment. I think that we must all do him a huge favor and leave race out of this. He has tried to run a campaign on change, so I think everyone needs to think about how to change our mindset. I was most proud to be an American when I saw his speech, and every race supported this man, because he is the best candidate, and not his skin color. I see so many people on here caught up in Black this and White that, try going to another country and you will see, you are an American first.
GOD COVER PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY WITH YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD AND PLEASE LET NO! WEAPON FORM AGAINST HIM PROSPER..AMEN
GOD COVER PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY WITH YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD AND PLEASE LET NO! WEAPON FORM AGAINST HIM PROSPER..AMEN
GOD COVER PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY WITH YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD AND PLEASE LET NO! WEAPON FORM AGAINST HIM PROSPER..AMEN
GOD COVER PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY WITH YOUR PRECIOUS BLOOD AND PLEASE LET NO! WEAPON FORM AGAINST HIM PROSPER..AMEN
YES!!! I cried real tears last *** as I listened to Obama's speech! I am SOOOOOOOOO happy that I was just beaming all day! You Go Obama
And to the little girl who said Obama is not black because he has a muslim last name: Obama's father is from Kenya, so yes sweetie, he is black. AND, there are several black people with roots in Islam. Although my mother has converted to Christianity, she grew up Muslim and has a muslim name, her last name is Muhammad and trust me, she is 100% black.
P.S. Michelle Obama STAY sharp! LOL!
We all need to stand for Mr. Obama and help in any way we can to make this become reality. It's not even about him becoming the first black president...what's more imporant is our african american children. For them to know anything is possible if you work hard enough for it. We can all play an important part in this by going to his web site @ WWW.BARACKOBAMA.COM and donating whatever you can afford to his campaign. Even $1.00, $5.00 or $25.00 can make all the difference. For those who don't have a credit card you can send in a donation to the address:
OBAMA FOR AMERICA P.O. BOX 802798 CHICAGO, IL 60680
LET'S PULL TOGETHER AND SHOW THE WORLD...WE DO STICK TOGETHER FOR ONE ANOTHER.
@ QytetheQT
What the heck is wrong with you. So you going to go with the anti-christ mess now. Can I ask you a question.....why is that the first ETHNIC (since some of you don't like calling him black) person to secure the nomination be the anti-christ? I mean listen to yourself. He is a man, he has made mistakes, he has had controversy behind him so why would you say he is too good to be true?
Next, I know that many of us are voting for him because is BLACK and charismatic. However, I think race is more of a factor because so many tried to discourage us. So many said he couldn't win this or win that because of his race and his name. So many put more weight on the white and latino vote and not ours. So in essence, America as a whole made this nomination about race not just Black people.
Next,the last days and the Revelation is written honey. No matter who we vote for and what political party wins...it is coming. All we can do as individuals is make sure we are living right so that we secure our souls in Heaven. We cannot rewrite the Bible by voting for Hillary or McCain, so please go sit down somewhere. In the meantime, I will pray for you!
YES WE CAN!!!!! OBAMA '08!
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What a wonderful speech he gave. For those who feel he's just an orator, the majority of this country is feeling down right now. Taxes are at an all time high, people are losing their jobs and homes and if someone can come along and give us speeches with hope of a brighter tomorrow, so be it.
If Obama doesn't get elected he still made history.
I waited and let Obama prove himself. His policies are no more good or worse than Bush or McCain. With an experienced cabinet, he can make decisions to change this country.
people please stop thinking he is here to save the black race. he is running for the president of AMERICA not the liberation of just blacks. he never said he was our savyor please free your minds and save yourselfs. he has inspired an entire generation of young people who now know that they don't have to do crimes to be a viable member in america. he already made history and the white house is a plus. he has my vote bacause he is change america needs.............and not because he is black.
the black vote counts but it takes more than just black america to put him in this position.
Hillary... b-tch... it's OVER!!! I hope to God Obama doesn't pick her to be VP. At first I was ok with it, but last *** just drove it HOME for me. She is NOT the one. She HATES the fact that she lost to a black man, just like that white pastor said. I would love for him to choose Edwards. OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!
@ newnew82 I love the fact that there's going to be a black president BUT I BET NONE OF YOU KNOW THAT HE IS GEORGE BUSH COUSIN " INVESTIGATE, CHECK HIS BACKGROUND AND DON'T BE SO HAPPY BECAUSE WE ARE STILL NEARING THE END NOT THE BEGINNING ---------------
*** *** UP U DIDN'T INVESTIGATE *** EVERYONE HEARD THIS ABOUT ALL THE CANIDATES MONTHS AGO BEING 3RD OR DISTANT COUSINS TO BRAD PITT ETC SO *** UP AND STOP HATING. AGAIN U DIDN'T INVESTIGATE *** SO STOP ACTING LIKE U READING BOOKS AND *** AND EVERYONE ELSE JUST DUMB.
V-sa ive got your back and trooper you should have awake in biology class color and genes are 2 different things half of his genetic makeup is white so he is not a black man. dominate skin tone doesnt make you black. most of the people are stupid as hell saying that this clown is black. white folks never call a half white and black person white only dumb negroes think they are black i see a lot of white features in his *** those big *** ears that white man body shape of his face etc. let me break it down simplier if you breed a pit *** to a german shephard will the puppies be pure *** pups because they resemble a the *** or are they mutts because they are mix breed answer for you dummies they are mutts and cant register them as either breed just like him he is a human mutt of the worst kind black and white. so negroes if you are waiting for the first black president you gonna have to wait a little longer or continue to be ignorant just bescause a law written by rascist white men saying that if you have 1/4 black blood in you you black does not mean its true. im not voting for a half [EXPLETIVE] and calling him the first black president im not that stupid and every person he dealt with in the past thats pro black he wanna distance himself from now classic uncle tom
Good afternoon Daisy Dookes!
We should all be inspired by the strength of the First Family!
I love the tap on the behind he gave Michelle! :) That's a true brotha!
She looked very regal in her purple...a beautiful statement for all sistas. This is the First family going forward to the White House, which originally belonged to us anyway. HA HA
OURSTORY IN THE MAKING!!!
Also for those stating that we are in the last days? You're absolutely right! We are in the last days of death and destruction by the hands of those who wish to destroy our home, Earth! If we join our energy together for greatness, we will prevail.
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Barack will not pick Hillary as VP. This man is intelligent to understand her politics. He is wise enough to see a USURPER when he sees one. As one commentator correctly stated "If Barack picks her as VP, he had better hire a FOOD TASTER"...If he was pressured into picking her, he will be going against his whole platform for CHANGE.
Hillary has been a representive and a recipient of the same washington political agenda that he is trying to move the country forward from. This will send a bad message to HIS supporters who voted for him because of his desire to change politics as we know it. This is his moment to establish HIMSELF as a power player who lead a flagship campaign to inspire that change and break from the politcal neo-con machine. Will he do it alone..of course not..
Like he's stated before, Change happens from the bottom up...that means US.. We the people of the United States of America..it begins with us! ...........
Hillary's speach was all about "I"... What does Hillary want to do...well "I" want to do this for "my" 17 million supporters... and "I" want to do this as "my" vision...
The last time I checked...there were 350 million people in this country...what is her plan for for all Americans...not just her and her "supporters"...(HINT HINT)
If she has a desire to move the party forward. She and her "supporters" should get behind a new agenda for washington government...that is her responsibility...to her party and her supporters...
I commission Barack to choose Gov. Bill Richardson from New Mexico...He knows the Clinton supporters...Clinton won his state.
He can also help him gain the Hispanic vote. Hispanics are a key part of the American fabric now and in the future..He needs those votes. Also Bill Richardson is just as passionate a speaker as Barack is...and he was one of the only Democratic nominees to officialy point out Barack's Character...not just his skin color.
VIVA OBAMA '08!
@bolio
Please *** up. How ignorant do you sound? Anyone with any dang on since knows that majority of black people in America have all types of ancestry and that includes white. Even you probabaly have some Irish or German descent way up your family line. That goes for many white people too. So if you are slow and bored enough to try to break every BLACK person apart to see how much white/other they have in them...you need to find some hobbies because your life sounds really boring. And please don't compare humans to dogs.
*** *** UP U DIDN'T INVESTIGATE *** EVERYONE HEARD THIS ABOUT ALL THE CANIDATES MONTHS AGO BEING 3RD OR DISTANT COUSINS TO BRAD PITT ETC SO *** UP AND STOP HATING. AGAIN U DIDN'T INVESTIGATE *** SO STOP ACTING LIKE U READING BOOKS AND *** AND EVERYONE ELSE JUST DUMB
@TROPPER *** YOUR DUMB *** UP NICCA THAT AIN'T PUT YOUR REAL PICTURE ON HERE BTYCH!! NOR WAS I HATING YOU PUNK ***!! I KNEW SOMEONE STUPID WAS GOING TO RESPOND!!! bTYCH I GOT A MIND AND THAT'S WHAT IT'S FOR TO SPEAK WHAT I FEEL HOE SO SIT DOWN SOME WHERE!!!
P.S.
I love the fact that there's going to be a black president BUT I BET NONE OF YOU KNOW THAT HE IS GEORGE BUSH COUSIN " INVESTIGATE, CHECK HIS BACKGROUND AND DON'T BE SO HAPPY BECAUSE WE ARE STILL NEARING THE END NOT THE BEGINNING AND I STILL MEAN THAT *** BTYCH!!!
we can talk.... about how black someone is but he has *** enough to create change in the way ignorant people think. he does what most of us are scared to do, most people tell you it is impossible to do something because they are scared to do it. not because its not possible but because THEY can't do it so they say.
if you are born in america you have more than black in your family but you were not claimed by your slave masters family. we are all *** children of america.
@SEXXY YOU WANT SOME TOO HOE, *** I NEVER DID SAY I READ ANYTHING FIRST AND MUST I SAY THE *** AGAIN *** I GOT A MIND AND THAT'S WHAT IT'S FOR TO SPEAK ON HOW I FEEL DIRTY BYTCH!!! I CAN'T STRESS THIS *** ENOUGH *** ALL YA'LL WHO DISAGREE WITH ME CUZ I REALLY DON'T GIVE A *** GO AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK, STUDY, BATHE YOUR KIDS AND FEED THEM LITTLE RUGRATS, SUCK SOME ***, SUCK SOME *** , DO SOMETHIN' BYTCHES!!!
CAN YOU BLACK PEOPLE STOP THE BLATANT DISRESPECT TOWARDS EACH OTHER ON JUST ONE POST?!!!!
CONGRATS TO OBAMA! TO MANY PEOPLE SUFFERING NOW AND WE NEED HIM IN THE WHITE HOUSE PRONTO! HE'S SHOWN EXCELLENT JUDGEMENT AND HIS CAMP HAS EXECUTED VERY WELL THUS FAR. I REALLY BELIEVE HE IS GOING TO TRY AND HELP BRING ABOUT CHANGE FOR T HE PEOPLE.
I KNOW IT WILL BE HARD FOR HIM. HE HAS MANY CORPORATIONS, RACISTS, EGO'S, POWERHEADS TO RUN UP AGAINST BUT IF WE THE PEOPLE GIVE HIM SUPPORT, PATIENCE AND ALSO HELP TO DRIVE THAT CHANGE THINGS CAN INDEED CHANGE I KNOW THEY CAN!
START WITH YOUR VOTE! ARE YOU REGISTERED? IF NOT SHAME ON YOU! AND GO TO REGISTER. DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POLICIES THAT DON'T SUPPORT US. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION AND REGISTER TO VOTE AND GET INVOLVED IN THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PROCESS! KNOW WHAT OBAMA HAS AND HAS NOT DONE. THE SAME FOR MCCAIN AND ANYONE ELSE ASKING FOR YOUR VOTE.
BE RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE!
GO OBAM[SPAM][SPAM]!!!!
I am just so proud at this moment. Congratulations to the Obama family, the milestone you all have reached is remarkable. I am so elated to see that the intelligent Mr. Obama has the courage to run this race, and I for one intend to do my part and vote to make sure he gets in the office where he is clearly needed.
OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08
Lmao ! First of all its funny how all the people just voteing for him because he's black now im not racist or anything like that .. but obama is ganna *** the whole world up if you do your research you might find that you rather have MCcAIN win this one .. unless you want earth to be hell and all of us to be the goverments little puppets im voteing for MCcAIN all the way *** obama this *** ass aint *** !!! plus MCcAIN is more experienced then obama tryin to come in and act like he know *** and all you black ppl like omg a black person is that really all you see? thats he's black .. because he really aint no good .
I LOVE the picture. Says a thousand words about this couple!
Now if people could stop focussing on his race (or even our own race), it will be an easy win against McCain, no matter who Obama chooses as his Vice President running mate.
The only reason he began to loose support (as even George Stephonopolis (sp?) said), was because (mainly) middle aged and senior white voters don't trust him. That mistrust came as a direct result of the Trinity controversies. He lost their support because of race issues that are not yet resolved in this country.
So, again, let's stop focussing on race (especially since so many think that that's all there is to Obama) and start focussing on what this country needs to heal on multiple levels.
And since I believe the economy, race relations, and violence need to be the first issues tackled head on, I'm vowing to push 10 times harder for Obama now in this general election!
But whatever you do people, STAY FOCUSSED!!!
Too many allowed themselves to be distracted in the primaries...
Oh, one more thing before I go..
The man can't be held responsible for what the media suggests, other candidates say, what ministers and priests say. So why do some people hold him accountable for what SOME other Black people say?
I read a post a while ago where someone said they weren't voting for Obama mainly because his supporters were so mean.
Who cares? Get it together, people. And stop worrying about what the next man or woman does. The question is "What will YOU do?" And then, "Why?"
Good ***!!!
@hizwifey08 What planet are you living on, when you have to decide rather you will spend your last dollars on food or gas that's hell on earth and your boy bush is responsible for that. And as far as voting for Obama only because he's black so what if some are doing that.
Yahoo News wrote: 6/4/08 Before he can win the White House, he must cope with a daunting finding: One in seven white voters of his own party said in exit polls that race was important in choosing their candidate. Of that group, not only did two-thirds vote for Clinton, but nearly six in 10 said they would rather vote for McCain in November or stay home than support Obama.
Does that make you feel better that some whites are doing it to. Now maybe it's more acceptable in your eyes.
Do the *** thing Obama
sigma diva i have a dog smarter than your dumb *** i cant help it i dont fall for hype and half [EXPLETIVE] i dont sleep with enemy like a lot of dumb negroes if the truth hurts dont blame me if you are half white you are a mutt. im very well educated and there is no white in me might be a little bit something else in the brown family but not white *** most our ancestors were in the field yanking cotton i dont think they be praising a half black and white house *** like obama its not hate its the truth its a lot of weak *** negroes on this site and im not one and the only part of history he is is to get more biology classes in schools because we have a lot of dummies who think a half white man is black so make up as many excuse as you like you dont have atrue black man running for president sucker and 2SEXXY you name should ***
This week make sure you purchase a copy of Newsweek Magazine with Mrs. Michelle Obama on the cover. I am VERY proud to see this beautiful, intelligent, African American woman on the cover of this internationally renowned magazine. PURCHASE a copy of this publication. Make your voice and dollar count by making the newsstand sales of this issue surpass, not only their projected sales but make history. We have to continue to tell the media that WE DO PURCHASE and READ magazines featuring People of Color on their covers and this is a POSITIVE thing to do, not only for the 'political correctness' of it, but because our presence 'Moves the proverbial needle' and sells product ( and not just CD's, Movies, Liquor, and Clothes).
Every day we are bombarded with images of African American women NAKED and DEGRADED.. We have sent images around the world that shows Black Women as objects and mindless subjects for men's pleasure. So it's a GREAT balance of TRUTH to have Mrs. Obama standing strong, powerful, and WITH A SMILE on the COVER of NEWSWEEK. Support this issue with your DOLLARS and let this media company know...GOOD JOB!!!!!
"BOY FELLAS" she's giving obama the "I'M GON GIVE YOU SOME HEAAAAD LOOK",cause when a black man, have any kinda power,"***"is not a problem,can "I" get a amen,WWW.INDYGROW.COM click on REAL TALK RADIO then click on my picture, listen to my new songs,tell me what you think,then leave a comment,peace.
Obama speech was very inspiring. I thought it was very nice of him to acknowledge Hillary the way he did. He praised her for hard work. I dont think Hillary would have done the same had she won the nomination. I also like how the reporters on CNN compared him to Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King,Jr.
I'm proud of my man Barack Obama!! It's going to be quite historical as he would be the first "EVER" Black man to be president of the United States. I look forward to seeing what he's going to do for our country in the next 4 years. I think the White House should change it's term to the "Black House". We waited a long time to see this day finally come. Hats off to Obama!
I love Barack....I remember when he walked through the doors of our church and took the mike......We couldnt even sit down we were just so in awe over his intelligence and how articulate he will always be.......History has been made!!!!!! See you in November.....
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@ hiszwifey08
Lmao ! First of all its funny how all the people just voteing for him because he's black now im not racist or anything like that .. but obama is ganna [EXPLETIVE] the whole world up if you do your research you might find that you rather have MCcAIN win this one .. unless you want earth to be hell and all of us to be the goverments little puppets im voteing for MCcAIN all the way
Where the *** is your planet resting? Why do we want a 85 year old *** that's gonna die in about another year to be our prez? The majority of the world is of color and considers the white man to be the devil. Be glad that Obama is trying to save yo dumb crackazoid azz because when sh!t hits the fan white folks better be on the first rocket smokin' to Mars. That's why scientists are trying to find a way to live out there because they know what's coming! White people will soon be extinct just like dinosaurs! if not be prepared for yall to be slaves. What goes around comes back around again!
newnew82 is the worst kind "suks white men diks"! Sorry excuse for a human being!
@BOLIO
As far as my intelligence doll, it can't be insulted. I have a Master's Degree in Business. And by the way I graduated with honors.
Next, I don't feel like entertaining you anymore. I *** have wasted my time in the first place. Ignorance can't be cured. Anywho, there is no need to debate....OBAMA is already the democratic nominee. :-)
Have a wonderful day Bolio! OBAMA '08! YES WE CAN AND YES WE DID!!!!
I JUST LOVE MY LIFE!!!
@ susanoo, I agree with you. Latinos never support Black people at all. There are a couple of exceptions, but on the whole they never do. They try to act like they are with us when it comes to hip hop music and saying the word ***. But when they have immigration marches all of a sudden they want to bring up the Civil Rights movement. Obama did poorly with Latinos in California (Mexicans) and Puerto Rico. I expect Mexicans not to support him, but all the Puerto Ricans on the East Coast that act like they are cool with Blacks really *** me off when they show their true colors!!
looking at your name your probally one one of those dumb *** sorority *** that didnt have any self esteem and enjoyed being told what to do to fit in. a masters in business is great but everybody knows that after the B.A you are just buying the degrees you dont learn ***. my problem with obama is that ignorant black folks wanna call a half white man black and with all that so call education you have how can you be so dumb to call him black i *** to believe you have one of those bought and paid for online degrees i dont give a *** who you vote for he is not gonna win any way and by the way i just built a home that you can stick that little apartment,townhouse or home inside of and I dont have a masters im a Cisco CCSP Engineer and if not making near a 100k stop talking *** a about your education. loving life too
It seems like this picture has alot of people stirring:
From Y.ahoo A Presidential ***-Bump "It's been a marathon. No, scratch that. It's been an ultra marathon, this race for the Democratic nomination. So it's no wonder that when Barack Obama finally claimed the right to represent his party, he couldn't help but cut loose and celebrate with his wife, Michelle.
But instead of the expected hug and kiss on the cheek, the couple shared the "***-bump heard 'round the world." The exuberant gesture sparked big interest in the Buzz. Searches on "obama *** bump" soared across the country as major news outlets replayed and analyzed the moment. Several articles, including this one from the New York Daily News, explained that many folks found the bump a charming reminder that, as Senator Obama puts it, despite all the hoopla and stress, he and his wife still "do silly things."
Of course, no one would dare presume that a simple ***-bump will elevate Senator Obama to the White House. But an article from New York Magazine speculates that the knocking of knuckles may go a long way toward proving that the aspiring commander-in-chief is actually kind of hip. When was the last time you could say that about a presidential candidate and keep a straight face?"
I'M GLAD THAT HE WILL BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE BUT I WON'T BE HAPPY OR EXCITED UNTIL HE'S STANDING UP THERE IN JANUARY WITH ONE HAND IN THE AIR AND THE OTHER HAND ON A BIBLE TAKING THE PRESIDENTIAL OATH. I MEAN RIGHT NOW, WHAT IS THERE TO BE EXCITED ABOUT? TO ME IT'S LIKE GETTING TO THE SUPER BOWL. IT'S NO FUN UNLESS YOU WIN, PERIOD!
