By Jennifer Parker

Oct 23, 2008 3:27pm

Obama Says Ailing Grandmother ‘Inundated’ With Well-Wishes

ABC News’ Robin Roberts reports: Barack Obama said his ailing grandmother has been "inundated" with get-well wishes from strangers since he announced that he is leaving the campaign trail for a day to spend time with her.

Obama is flying to Honolulu, Hawaii today to visit his grandmother Madelyn Dunham, 85, who is gravely ill.

"She has been inundated with phone calls and e-mails and flowers from total strangers who have read about her in my first book," Obama said in an interview airing Friday on "Good Morning America."

"And so maybe she is getting a sense of, of long-deserved recognition at — towards the end of her life," Obama told "GMA" in his last interview before leaving his campaign for over 36 hours.

Watch Barack Obama’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America" Friday at 7 a.m. EST

Obama’s grandmother is very ill and recently suffered a broken hip.

The Obama campaign has declined to specify the nature of her illness, but has said it is quite serious.

Dunham raised Obama during his teenage years in Hawaii while his mother worked in Indonesia.

Obama has spoken of her often during the campaign, most notably during a speech on race in March when he said he could no more disown Rev. Jeremiah Wright for his controversial comments than his grandmother. Obama has said his grandmother, who is white and from Kansas, "on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe."

Obama, who is leading McCain 54-43 in the latest ABC News/Washington Post daily tracking poll, is taking time off the campaign trail with just over a week to go before Election Day.

When asked about McCain’s remark today that Obama would "say anything to get elected," Obama argued his own campaign has been less negative.

"I don’t wanna get into a tit for tat with Senator McCain," Obama told Roberts, "I think it’s fair to say that if you look at the quality of our campaign and theirs, who’s been more consistent? Who has been more civil? Who’s talked about the issues as opposed to trying to attack people’s character? I think we get a pretty good grade."

User Comments

Classy as always. Congrats Senator Obama and best to your grandma.

Posted by: dem in chicago | October 23, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm

Yes, he is as classy as always. There’s a lot to admire about Obama. Best wishes to Grandma – hope she feels better soon.

Posted by: BJs65 | October 23, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm

dem in chicago,
I don’t know about classy as I am hesitant to believe politicians. However most people can clearly identify the more negative campaign in this series. It has clearly been the McCain’s. Well, I guess in a little over a week we’ll know the verdict as to whether this nation can reject the sleaziness.

Posted by: D | October 23, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Truly Obama will be a great leader. Prayers and best wishes for his granmother.

Posted by: Dave in VA - REAL VA! | October 23, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

I pray for you and your grandmother. You are one classy guy. Definitely Presidential material.

Posted by: seenitallx9 | October 23, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Get Well Soon Grandma!

Posted by: Angie | October 23, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Take care of GrandMa Barack!!!
Don’t even think about that clown McCain and that nitwit Palin.
Joe, Hillary, Michelle and Bill got your back.

Posted by: Order | October 23, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

Me ke aloha nui loa, Tutu!

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

Obama is dong the right thing by visiting his ailing grandmom. Obama has his priorities right, Family First! God bless you and may your grandmom have a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Sheila of New Jersey | October 23, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

Yes, classy as always. He has run his campaign effectively without stooping to personal attacks. The McCain campaign has become a joke. I hope the Obama’s enjoy the time they are going to spend with their family- and come back ready to take the election.

Posted by: bdids | October 23, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

As ever the honest, humble, class act.
Electing Barack Obama will be one of the proudest moments this country will ever experience.
Best to you and your Grandma!

Posted by: Amber - Obama Mama | October 23, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm

White Grandma? WHAT? Not cool.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Grandma did a good job raising that boy. He grew into an awesome man:-)

Posted by: Sarah Who? | October 23, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Yup Barack is a class act, and an inspiration. I hope your Grandma lives to see a dream come true. She is in me and my family prayers.

Posted by: tony | October 23, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm

Up with black, down with white. Takin it to the house!

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

This says more about his character and values than any distant past associations he may have had. He puts his campaign for President of the United States on hold, a week before the election, to be with his grandmother. Values? Those are values. They are seen in what you do. Good for him. I hope for all of our sakes this good man is our next President.

Posted by: Gail | October 23, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm

Get well soon America’s Grandma !!!

Posted by: ObamaFan | October 23, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Dear senator I wish youre grandmother a very speddy recovery and also the very best wishes in your campaign to become the next president of the United States Of America and i know that the next time i write to you i will be sending a personal congratulations to you as President.Desy.

Posted by: desy baker | October 23, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Mungu yupo, Barack!

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm

Get well soon Grandmom Dunham.
Senator Obama, I voted for you yesterday. :-)

Posted by: June in Oregon | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

That’s gonna be one proud Granma come January 20th.

Posted by: Mortimer Snerd | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Good story, except the Wright comment.
God speed to Baracks Grandmother. :-)
Vote Early.
Obama/Biden 08

Posted by: Mark in Florida | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Yes! Classy is as classy does! Sending aloha and best wishes to future President Obama (I like how that sounds) and his lovely Tutu!

Posted by: ekena | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

He’s a great example for all of us. Values, integrity, class, dignity, maturity. Thank you, Barack Obama, for your fine example.

Posted by: Mary for Obama | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

The McCain campaign is already stepping in it on this one. In an effort to change the subject on Palin’s $150,000 clothing and make-over expense durning an interview, Republican strategist Brad Blakeman said that the real outrage is Barack Obama “taking a 767 campaign plane to go visit Grandma.”

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

A huge stage is being constructed in Chicago’s Grant Park, where Obama hopes to declare victory . The Chicago Sun-Times reports the price tag of the fanfare has been pegged at $2 million, to be picked up by the Obama campaign. Mayor Richard Daley reportedly suggested Obama use a cheaper venue, but was turned down. Wonder how much he’ll spend on his outfit?

Posted by: not so rich anymore | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Senator Obama – You are a special person or should I say Blessed. My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. God Bless you and yours. I had a special Grandmother and there is nothing like that loving relationship. Keep the Faith

Posted by: B. Clark | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

Sarah Who [post 3:55] – WHAT’S UP???? calling Obama “boy”!!! Get out of here with that. We come to far for that. Come election day, things are going to change up in here.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm

He’s going to be gone 38 hours. What is he going to do kiss her goodbye. The plane trip is at least 10 hours back and forth. Is he taking a comercial flight.
She was in the hospital and he didn’t go see her. What is he teaching his children?

Posted by: Jane | October 23, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

not so rich anymore – I don’t know what he will spend on his “outfit” , but I do hope he gets his shoes
re-soled for the third time prior to the event since there are holes in them.

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

Got to love the Obama supporters:
‘B’ CARVED INTO 20-YEAR OLD WOMAN’S FACE… DEVELOPING…
SHOCK: MCCAIN VOLUNTEER ATTACKED AND MUTILATED IN PITTSBURGH

Posted by: Jane | October 23, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm

Palin now needs to go and meet her own grandpa – John McCain. They dont still seem to be on the same page

Posted by: Jake | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

Obama 2008. Gimme my check. Were gettin paid.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

Grandma Toot has raised a remarkable man and Senator Obama has shown his gratitude to her many times over. Our thoughts and prayers are for her and for the entire extended family. Grandma should be very proud of Barack and all his accomplishments and for her guidance in shaping the character of our next President. He is smart, inspiring, kind, compassionate, and a passionate defender of all people no matter who they are. We all owe Grandma a debt of gratitude.

Posted by: hope4theworld | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

Barack Obama demonstrates class and family values.
I prayed for him and for his Grandmother.
God bless you both.

Posted by: toomanypapers | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

You go Barack, Best thing you can do is see her, We got your back, I hope Grandma gets well to be able to see you become President

Posted by: Patty | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

Not so rich — you and Pailin spporters miss the point, as usual. We Obama-backers donate to his campaign for this. Caribou Barbie pretended to be all Wasila Walmart, but she’s as fake and hypocritical as Joe the Faux Plumber.

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm

I wish a speedy recovery to anyone hurt or sick & I really do hope she gets well soon, but why is this news??

Posted by: ???????? | October 23, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm

What a difference an Obama makes.
Thank you, sir.

Posted by: johnson | October 23, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm

Just wait, before you know it McCain will be dragging some sick relative out of obscurity to run to their bedside. He’s been parroting Obama his entire campaign. Albeit two steps behind. Obama knows family values. It is proof of his character that he put his campaign on hold to visit his grandmother.

Posted by: Cynda P. | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

Do you really think it’s practical for Barack to get on a commercial flight to get home for an emergency at this point? Of course not. If McCain or Palin were in the same situation, they’d take a private jet, too. Get used to it, Brad Blakeman, in a few months, Barack will be taking Air Force One everywhere he needs to go.

Posted by: Kate in Lincoln Square | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

Obama Grandmama – Nation of Islam prays for you.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

I do feel bad that his grandma is sick, but wake up people. His main reasoning for going to Hawaii is to try to clear up the birth certificate scandal. He could have visited her at any point, but how ironic that it comes on the heels of his truth about to be exposed less than two weeks before the election.

Posted by: todd wilson | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

What a bunch of BS. Now Obama is going after the sympathy vote. I wonder if his grandmother is really injured. If so, what great timing on her part. If it’s lagit then I wish her well. I just love the timing though what’s the next rabbit coming out of the hat going to be?

Posted by: political_critic | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

Jane and not so rich – perfect examples why McCain/Palin approval ratings are so low.

Posted by: ....... | October 23, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

SHOCK: MCCAIN VOLUNTEER ATTACKED AND MUTILATED IN PITTSBURGH
———-
Not shock: Republicans party is taking like the economy and soon will be history.

Posted by: FactCheck | October 23, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

Saint Obama

Posted by: deb | October 23, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

may Sen. Obama’s grandmother have a full and speedy recovery. Sen. Obama is “erratic,” “grandstanding,” and “political gimmick” for leaving the campaign trail, though.

Posted by: Obamacrat for McCain | October 23, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm

are the kiddies going to say goodbye to Granny? What about Michelle? I recall she did not visit her when they were vacationing in Hawaii a few months ago and Barry only saw her for a WHOLE HOUR. What a doting grandson he is. This whole trip stinks and is totally suspicious. He loves himself way too much to leave the bosom of his adoring groupies to tend to his “typical white” grandmother. I guess she never recovered from the throw under the bus.

Posted by: BabsNJ | October 23, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

> He could have visited her at any point
Was it also a convenience that she broke her hip a few days ago? Or do you suppose Obama has someone do that for him to make it “all look good”. You are a fool.

Posted by: FactCheck | October 23, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

For all you haters – everyone wants Obama as president. Even foreign countries, they don’t want McCain in there. Things are gonna change baby!

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

todd Wilson – Go do a little research on U.S. politician, Andy Martin – the man responsible for all this birth certificate garbage, among other things. Then see if your conscience will allow you to continue to post such nonsense.

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

DaShawn—nice try, but nobody’s buying your routine. You didn’t seriously think we real Obamanistas would fall for your rant, did you?
¡Obámanos!

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

This makes me miss my grandma…Sniff Sniff….I hope you get well soon G-Ma! :)

Posted by: Becky | October 23, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

Hope all is well with “Toot”. Don’t worry your supporters will take over the campaign for the next few hours while you attend to family business.
Obama in 08

Posted by: SwiftyPA | October 23, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

DaShawn—nice try, but nobody’s buying your routine. You didn’t seriously think we real Obamanistas would fall for your rant, did you?
¡Obámanos!

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

Did they ever uncover where he was really born at??

Posted by: ??????? | October 23, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

With the angel of DEATH in the room, maybe Obama will feel the chill of God and get off his high horse. FEAR the LORD….GOD is in control. It is not over says the Lord.

Posted by: Emma | October 23, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm

…………
I’m not sure about you but in my family when a family member is sick and sick enough to die, we go
immediaely not wait for 3 days and then have to fly for 10 hours and turn around and get back

Posted by: Jane | October 23, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

How is he going to be the 1st black pres?? He’s not black he’s mixed.

Posted by: Cindy | October 23, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm

Joe V – all I can say is you wish you were black! Sorry. Things are gonna change! Its about respect.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

McCain supporters – How exactly are your disrespectful comments regarding a mans gravely ill grandmother going to help your candidate in any way?

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

Don’t you all think it is rather odd that this Grandmother, who Obama refers to many times as the most important person in his life, there is not one recent picture of her? Why does the campaign release of pic of her and Obama from 25 years ago? How odd is that?
And, why has she been sequestered and quaranteened for the past 2 years? Why has nobody seen her, why won’t she talk to anyone? My grandmother has osteoporosis, and she is very active. In fact, treatment of osteoporosis includes sunlight and weight bearing activities.
If Obama is keeping granny confined to her apartment to protect his secrets, then that is nothing short of elderly abuse.
I wish the best for Granny, if she is truly ill. But shame on Obama if that is what he is doing. God will punish in kind.

Posted by: liberati | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

MABUS – research that

Posted by: todd wilson | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

I pray his grandmother will start feeling much better really soon.

Posted by: amaryee | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

He keeps talking about going after stating 4 days ago that he was leaving his campaign ..HE’S STILL HERE !!!! If shes gravely ill whats he waiting for ???
Granny good luck…make him make up for the bashing he gave you and his mother in his books. You deserve better !!! Dont let him talk you into a photo op !!!

Posted by: jimbo | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

political critic…going after the sympathy vote, huh? Ever had a Grandma or Grandpa…ever heard about the elderly breaking their hips? Ever heard about how life threatening that is? Um huh…I see…you don’t know your Gma/Gpa, and even if you did you don’t care about em, or anyone else’s do ya? (In honor of Gov. Palin, she likes ya’s, and winks, and gotcha thingy’s)…you oughta read a little more then you wouldn’t post ignornant comments but thoughtful ones, like mine!

Posted by: Zellie | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

To get respect you must be respectable.

Posted by: ??????? | October 23, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

DaShawn—Nice try—for a 45-year-old white dude from Tennessee! REAL African-Americans and Obamanistas don’t sound anything like you. Back to Ebonics 101.

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

why is obama REALLY going to hawaii-perhaps to challenge his birth certificate-is the suspicion on many blogs.

Posted by: nevada | October 23, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm

Is this the same grandmother who Obama “threw under the bus” in his autobiography because she is white? If it is the same, then Obama’s visit is just for show. I guess he’ll do anything to win.

Posted by: tina | October 23, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

Classy act! Yes, indeed. The poll numbers and these comments give me an uplifted and encouraging opinion of the gen’l public. Hooray! I could say more but more people have already said all the good things I could think of about Barak Obama – and probably said them better than I. Again, Hooray!

Posted by: Doug Davis | October 23, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

Class Act for Sure. So Proud we finally have a decent, honorable man to vote for. Prayers be with you and Gramma Maddie and we’ll be early voting till you return. Safe and restful trip!

Posted by: fadedutopia | October 23, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

God bless you and all your family. A special prayer for the prompt recovery of your grandma.

Posted by: Raquel Castro | October 23, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm

obama visiting his ‘TYPICAL WHITE GRADMOTHER’ hmmmm!

Posted by: nevada | October 23, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm

The only picture I’ve seen looks as if it’s 20 years old.

Posted by: ?????? | October 23, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

DaShawn, if you’re black then I’m Osama bin Ladin. N’Sha’Alla.

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm

“Dashawn” = White, Racist, Middle-Aged, Mid-West Redneck with no class pretending to be a Black Man. Grown up you trailer trash! Go get a job!

Posted by: Iain | October 23, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

Yup Barack is a class act, and an inspiration. I hope your Grandma lives to see a dream come true. She is in me and my family prayers.
———
Get well soon America’s Grandma !!!
——–
Barack, am sure she will be with you when you are sworn in as our next President.
——–
God Bless the United States of America!

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

Zellie – Here is your sign you’re the one that’s a Liberal not me. As for the posting you obviously missed the message, but I understand that of most Liberals.

Posted by: political_critic | October 23, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

liberati
Obama said in his acceptance speech that his grandmother couldn’t be there because she could no longer travel. And from this you conclude “elder abuse?”
Are elections really that much of an excuse to suspend human decency?

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

“Dashawn”
I can swear with my life that you are not a black person. We can see you for what you actually are: a racist bigot masqurading behind your computer as a black person. But one thing you have to know is this: obama is going to win this election and your efforts to sow seeds of discord shall surely be in vain. TRUST ME ON THAT.

Posted by: themanwhosawtomorrow | October 23, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm

Joe V – stop with the race crap. Were here. Deal with it!

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

Best wishes to your grandma, senator Obama.You are a true, caring person and we admire you and your campaign from over the pond.Britain has always had a very special friendship with the folks of America and I for one would love to see you as president.
You have all the attributes to become one of the greatest, and respected presidents of our time and we wish you well.
I have every faith in the American people to see through all the mud slinging and smears that certain elements of the media have constantly thrown your way, and vote for you.
We can then watch as America regains it’s stature and respect throughout the world with president Barack Obama in the whitehouse.

Posted by: don in England | October 23, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

dashawn | Oct 23, 2008 4:06:30 PM – Obama would be bad for UK trade relations, only our socialist media and political elite want Obama. They have destroyed the UK’s economy and hope for recovery and want to see the USA go the same way.

Posted by: ViewFromTheUK | October 23, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

McCain can thank supporters like liberati for his upcoming loss in Florida.

Posted by: Grow Up | October 23, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

has she seen hussein’s birth cert anywhere by chance? folks are l@@kin’ for it….

Posted by: richard | October 23, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

I pray that your grandma get better soon..! I know she will soon celebrate with Barrack Obama as president of united states of america..!!!
Obama/Biden *08

Posted by: David | October 23, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm

That “Joe the Plumber” in Ohio does’nt even have a license and he’s behind in his taxes!! Please!!! McCain & Pallin, give me a Break!!
Obama is a CLASS ACT, intelligent, smart, educated, of good character and intergrity, the kind of President we need in the White House.
May God Bless him, his family & his grandmmother.

Posted by: Audrey | October 23, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

President elect Barack Obama is my hero and his Grandmother is a special lady because of her he has the character of a superb human being who is willing to bring America back to reality and peace to all nations. Best wishes to Toot and I hope she is still here on November 5, 2008 to see her Grandson become the next President of the United States, Barack Obama

Posted by: Lee Williams | October 23, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

DaShawn–See? Many in here see right through your Rovian tactics. They won’t work anymore.

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

I send out my prayers to Obamas Grandma, but this is someone that he had not seen for almost 2 years. That is his childrens great-grandma. They are both old enough to remember.
What kind of judgement is that for his own family?

Posted by: Jane | October 23, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

nevada…
really? He wants to challenge his own birth certificate? What a novel idea! ROFLMAO
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2008/jun/27/obamas-birth-certificate-part-ii/
and let’s all take a look at this crackpot’s bio shall we?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Martin_(U.S._politician)

Posted by: karen | October 23, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

Wacha waseme…watachoka! Obama atakuwa president in 2 weeks…poleni sana!

Posted by: jina | October 23, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm

‘B’ CARVED INTO 20-YEAR OLD WOMAN’S FACE… DEVELOPING…
SHOCK: MCCAIN VOLUNTEER ATTACKED AND MUTILATED IN PITTSBURGH
crass act Obama trying to prevent his typical white person racist grandma from spilling the beans.

Posted by: Nat Turner | October 23, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

tina
I’m having trouble keeping up with the lies. How was Obama supposed to have “thrown his grandmother under a bus?”
I realize we don’t know how she broke her hip, but I think he has a pretty good alibi!

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Does anyone else’s teeth rattle when Caribou Barbie talks in that screechy voice?

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

How low will the McCain camp stoop?? When asked about Palin’s wardrobe spending spreeGOP strategist ,Brad Blake, responded by pounding Obama for using his campaign plane to visit his seriously ill grandmother. How shameful….is there no decency left!!!

Posted by: Dee | October 23, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Dear “Already Voted”,
I have, too…very worthwhile wash.
Your use of the word “Love” is interesting. I’ve heard Obama use it at his rallies. His trip to Grandma’s is a self-less display of Love and his true character, thus, revealed. Sure speaks volumes in comparison to the smear, which has become the rights’ shallow platform. Have you not heard? Well that’s OK, soon you will see:
“Omnia vincit Amor” Yep…
“Love Conquers All!”

Posted by: Pat | October 23, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm

Honestly!! Some of the remarks are beyond belief. Is there something wrong with taking the facts as presented at face value until proven wrong??
I understand she fell and broke her hip a few days ago. Believe me, in a senior citizen that’s no laughing matter! I’ve heard other rumors about the state of her health, which I will not replay–but for a man as ambitious as Obama to take off this close to an election, it has to be a serious situation. (And no, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious!!)
And I understand it was her choice not to travel or move around much. Immobility can be a “killer” in senior citizens–and yet, you have to respect a person’s wishes, especially a senior citizen. So far as I’m concerned, anybody who reaches that age can have/do anything they want to–within reason. They’ve earned that right!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Obamas and his grandmother, as well as her care giver!! It’s a tough job.

Posted by: highplainswoman | October 23, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm

The hate felt in the hearts of so many Republicans is what is bringing them down this time. In the end, it will always take them down.

Posted by: Brant | October 23, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Can someone tell me — does it matter if Obama was born in Hawaii or not? He was born of an American mother which makes him American no matter where he was born. Is this correct?

Posted by: truthfairness | October 23, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Karen – Love the links. The crazies are in massive panic mode. I’ve been telling them to go do a little research on U.S. politician, Andy Martin – the man responsible for all this birth certificate garbage, among other things. Then see if their conscience will allow them to continue to post such nonsense.

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm

Good grief, you people are pitiful. Politicians go visit their relatives all the time without making it a campaign appearance. Obama must figure that this is a great way to get a few more suckers to open up their purse strings for him.
You guys don’t even know that you are being hoodwinked by the same tactics that evangelical preachers use to get their flocks to follow them. Obama’s a politics preacher and you guys are the congregation.

Posted by: mak | October 23, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

I have read some of these comments, and it’s sickening! ANY reference to race, or negativity regarding such a sensitive issue is disrespectful. The world would be a BORING place if we all agreed, so let’s be CLASSY like Obama and respectful. This WHITE grandmother is all he has left, and that’s really sad. Yes, Obama is of mixed race but the world views him as black. He is proud of BOTH races! I am African-American with four bi-racial nieces & nephews. Their WHITE grandparents do not care for them at all, and treats them poorly because their father is black. Yes, they are racist! (and not ashamed of it) My family has embraced them with open arms, and will always love them. I am so thankful that Obama was accepted by the WHITE side of his family without conditions. God Bless his grandma for helping to raise the future President of the United States. Hopefully she will hang in there until he is sworn in.

Posted by: Aminah | October 23, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

“I understand she fell and broke her hip a few days ago”
Then uyou don’t understand. “typical white person” was released for the hospital over a week ago. So why didn’t Obama go see her in the hospital or a few days ago???????????? Why did he wait until Andy Martin went to Hawaii?

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

We may only pray that Toot is able to hold on to see her grandson elected as president of this country. It would be the greatest tribute to her and this family that this special child broke all of the barriers placed in front of him to be elected leader of this country.

Posted by: NatFrankie | October 23, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

“Dashawn”
You’re a very poor act! You cannot even write as a black person. You don’t look real at all, just like your master mccain. Everybody sees through you. You have to devise another ploy, because your pretences are definitely not working.
I am not a black person but i can easily see through you. That would tell you how easy you are to read.

Posted by: themanwhosawtomorrow | October 23, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm

He had to get that one last interview in before he flew to his dying grandmother’s side, huh? And yeah, the 20-yr-old McCain volunteer who was mutilated, it’ll be her fault somehow.

Posted by: chelbell | October 23, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

“tina” + “jane” = ignorant, right wing trash more suited to the Third Reich than USA in 2008. “ViewfromtheUK” = member of the BNP and a card carrying skinhead who would follow Hitler into the fires of hell and probably voted for Thatcher!!!

Posted by: Iain | October 23, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

Funny, he never visited Granny much over the years, but with his citizenship and birth certificate in question, maybe he needs granny more than she needs him now.
By the way anyone see Naughty Obama mama nudie photos. Ann Dunham sure was unconventional for her day…
Can you imagine if there were nude photos of Gov. Palin’s mom? It would be National headlines.

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm

Andy Martin? You mean ANTHONY MARTIN TRIGONA, a known Illinois mental patient, who ran for president 4 times, who stated on one of his nomination forms that the purpose of his campaign was to “kill all the Jews”

Posted by: NatFrankie | October 23, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

Barack Obama might be the President in January but Madelyn Dunham made the President. Madelyn Dunham took the chanllenging youthful life of Barack and made it a success with sacrifice, love, and training. Bless you Madelyn for bringing us the man who is Barack Obama.

Posted by: Sanity Man | October 23, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm

Pat – The posters names are at the bottom. I do not know what you are talking about.

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

I can no more disown [Rev. Wright] than I can disown the black community. I can no more disown him than I can my white grandmother – a woman who helped raise me, a woman who sacrificed again and again for me, a woman who loves me as much as she loves anything in this world, but a woman who once confessed her fear of black men who passed by her on the street, and who on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe.”
Senator Barack Obama
A More Perfect Union Speech
What a way to stick it to grandma. and the typical white person remark the next day.

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

I can no more disown [Rev. Wright] than I can disown the black community. I can no more disown him than I can my white grandmother – a woman who helped raise me, a woman who sacrificed again and again for me, a woman who loves me as much as she loves anything in this world, but a woman who once confessed her fear of black men who passed by her on the street, and who on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe.”
Senator Barack Obama
A More Perfect Union Speech
What a way to stick it to grandma. and the typical white person remark the next day.

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | Oct 23, 2008 4:28:46 PM – Get some class. You’re disgusting. You are the rotten side of not only our country but of all humanity.

Posted by: Sanity Man | October 23, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

Things are seldom as they seem. Would the O-man have some other business in Hawaii? Enquiring minds want to know.

Posted by: jcarob | October 23, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

Jani–Are you Kikuyu? That’s really “poli sana”! Long live the Luo!
Richard—SYDNEY was born in the Panama so I wouldn’t press that issue too loudly.

Posted by: Joe V | October 23, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm

Ann Dunham sure was unconventional for her day
is that the white girl named Ann that Frank Marshall Davis messed around with?

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

If you want an original copy of Obama’s birth certificate go to the courthouse in Hawaii. If you are not willing to do that, shut up. Why would anyone run for the highest office in the land, knowing that they have a fake birth certificate.
Madelyn Dunham, his white grandmother, was featured in a recent campaign ad.
You people are stupid, always looking for a scandal. One has to wonder if racism isn’t involved.
Sick!!

Posted by: Rev. Ike | October 23, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

todd wilson, there is no birth certificate scandal. The certificate was released some months ago and was confirmed by the state of Hawaii to be a valid Hawaiian certificate. If that had not been the case, if there had been any problem with the certificate, you would have heard all about it back in June. Now, why don’t you make an appointment with your psychiatrist to have your meds adjusted?
Best wishes to Mrs. Dunham, and let’s hope that she will be able to enjoy election day and her grandson’s inauguration in reasonable health.

Posted by: Eleonora27 | October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Yes, NatFrankie – that Andy Martin! Who has also been labeled a ‘Vexatious Litigant”, denied acceptance to the Illinois Bar and was found to be the source of the completely false smears against Obama!

Posted by: Already Voted | October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Godspeed Senator Obama. We wish your grandmother all our blessings. “Toot” has become America’s Grandmother!
All your supporters will keep the campaign going. We will canvass and make phone calls to encourage and motivate the voters. I have already early voted for you. Travel safely.

Posted by: Elaine | October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

You have problems with race? Well welcome to my world all my life. Are you all surprised “we” can afford computers and can type? “Well Biff, let us all talk like we were raised on a golf course and eat bagels and cream cheese”. Get use to seeing a black man often.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

Wonder how old “Toot” feels about her daughters nudie photos all over the internet. The three of them look very vintage, probably in Hawaii and were found on a porn website.

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

NatFrankie and Duh-Shawn…dream on…
Obama will not win. See you at the race riots fellas.

Posted by: JoeGaffeMachine | October 23, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Dear Senator Obama, hope Tutu is going to get well enough to see her favorite grandson become President of the United States. Our best wishes are with you. Tell Grandma thanks for giving us such a greater uniter!!

Posted by: God's Speed | October 23, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

That Frank Marshall Davis was quite the socialist pervert wasn’t he?

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

Poor Grandma, spent the whole life taking care of his grandson and been thrown under the bus…

Posted by: Erbis | October 23, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm

Cynda P your comment is so funny! It is true:
Just wait, before you know it McCain will be dragging some sick relative out of obscurity to run to their bedside. He’s been parroting Obama his entire campaign. Albeit two steps behind. Obama knows family values. It is proof of his character that he put his campaign on hold to visit his grandmother.

Posted by: Ginny | October 23, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

Pat – your boy is worth millions. I think they could have figured out a way to comfortably and safely get her to travel and relocate to the mainland. Some people like to think Obama’s been keeping her hidden as she’s knows the truth.
Aminah – If he is so proud of BOTH races then why did he go to a white hating church for twenty years?

Posted by: todd wilson | October 23, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

Cynda P your comment is so funny! It is true:
Just wait, before you know it McCain will be dragging some sick relative out of obscurity to run to their bedside. He’s been parroting Obama his entire campaign. Albeit two steps behind. Obama knows family values. It is proof of his character that he put his campaign on hold to visit his grandmother.

Posted by: Ginny | October 23, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

Black Man robs and mutilates a white woman who has a McCain sticker on her car. WE WILL BE HEARD NOV 4

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm

President Obama, you are the man. What a fine job your mom and grandma did in raising you.
Pay no attention to the those who call themselves republicans as they know not what they are saying. I have never in my life seen such a large bunch of fools such as the republicans who blindly believe every thing that there party nuts tell them. They never question the truth of the statements that they spew forth.
Thank you President Obama in knowing that we democrats can think and cast a vote on our own.
I wish these republicans would follow my advice, which is: It’s better to keep your mouth shut and seem a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Posted by: democratic | October 23, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

The well wishis are nice, however, BHO is also there looking to resolve his Birth Certificate issue. There are posted images of a document (with no infant foot prints). In addition he has yet to provide an original document.

Posted by: Republic Defender | October 23, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

OK my names’s been hacked again it did not post:
Posted by: Sanity Man | Oct 23, 2008 4:31:08 PM
I wish ABC would fix this. I’m not posting for the rest of today.

Posted by: Sanity Man | October 23, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm

Obama spoke the truth about his Grandmother and that is the truth of many Grandparents who grew up in the segregated South or parts of this country. He did not throw her under the bus and based on what I know of her, she is very proud of him.
Go back and learn some history!

Posted by: Grow Up | October 23, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Madelyn Dunham currently suffers from severe osteoporosis and previously underwent both corneal transplant and hip replacement surgeries.
God Bless her…

Posted by: Rev. Ike | October 23, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Obama needs our love….abandoned by Kenyan daddy, abandoned by mommy for Indonesian step dad (both these guys Muslims, by the way)…BO has HUGE abandonment issues which turned him into the crowd loving egomaniac, me first kinda guy. Should have gone into acting.
Why was granny NEVER SEEN THE ENTIRE CAMPAIGN…not even a wave from her balcony? What gives?
McCain’s 96 year old mom rocks and is very visable. Seriously…she just recently broke her hip, why did we never see her for YEARS?
Why always the secrecy with Barack Hussein Obama’s family? where is Indonesian half sister?

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm

The punk calls me a racist in front of millions of people after all I did for the cold heartless creep. I have no grandson.

Posted by: Granny | October 23, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm

Here’s a GREAT way to support Senator Obama while he visits his grandmother…..
PLEASE start posting on at least 3 blogs, per day reminders to VOTE EARLY andABSENTEE VOTE. Refer them to Senator Obama’s website for their states guidelines regarding VOTE EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTE in their state. This is one of the best ways we can support Senator Obama THIS WEEK by maintaining his momentum.
If we hit big numbers THIS WEEK it will keep him in the news in a POSITIVE WAY.
http://www.barackobama.com/voters/
Let’s knock these EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTES out the park this week.
As the song goes, let’s give them something to talk about.

Posted by: ES | October 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

I tell ya: If I didn’t read history to know that how evil people were in the past, I would be astonished by the cold-hearted tones of some in here. Some of you sound just as your ancestors who would sleep with their slave maids in order to procreate more slaves. You have no hearts. You are despicable human beings. Can’t you understand that we cannot go back in time?
Either you accept the progres decent humans have made or you can kill yourselves (sorry about the tone) and get out of your miserable hatred. You are simply evil!

Posted by: D | October 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

As far as race goes for me, it just drives me nuts that everyone makes a big deal about the fact that he will be (if elected) the 1st African American pres. He is mixed, like most of us are. It would be like me calling myself a Native American, but I’m not I’m only PART Native American. I hate that color is used at all. I think it’s so over used. What happened to the UNITED States??? We aren’t united anymore.

Posted by: Cindy | October 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

geevill
I realize you think the election is important enough to suspend human decency, but if you go too far you may have trouble finding it again. I think calling Barack’s mother a slut is probably taking it too far.

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

Here’s a GREAT way to support Senator Obama while he visits his grandmother…..
PLEASE start posting on at least 3 blogs, per day reminders to VOTE EARLY and ABSENTEE VOTE. Refer them to Senator Obama’s website for their states guidelines regarding VOTE EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTE in their state. This is one of the best ways we can support Senator Obama THIS WEEK by maintaining his momentum.
If we hit big numbers THIS WEEK it will keep him in the news in a POSITIVE WAY.
Let’s knock these EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTES out the park this week.
As the song goes, let’s give them something to talk about.

Posted by: ES | October 23, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm

Dashawn: log off, you fool. We all know you’re a fake, trying to pretend you’re black and trying to feed into a stereotype. Get off this blog, you’re not even amusing anymore.

Posted by: GEM | October 23, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

I am more concerned about the young white woman who was savagely mutiliated by a black Obama supporter for merely supporting McCain.
Obama destroyed the reputation of his grandmother. He compared her to Wright. That is disgusting.

Posted by: geevill | October 23, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to his grandmother. I know she helped raise Obama and his half sister but why he called her a racist?Here is the ABC clip:
How Far Will Obama’s Kansas Roots Get Him?
Posted by JOHN DONVAN on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2:55:00 PM EDT
(http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/5050/story?id=6073058&page=1)
El Dorado attorney and Republican Steven Funk predicts at least a 55 to 45 victory margin for McCain in the area. After suggesting that Obama had “exploited” his family ties here, he accused Obama of later calling “his white grandmother a racist.” Funk is referring to a speech on race Obama delivered not long after his El Dorado visit, in which he acknowledged that his grandmother had used racial slurs.
Says Funk: Obama “pretty much threw her under the bus and I think that was regrettable statement on his part, [and] probably did not reflect her views or the views of people who live here either today or 40 or 50 years ago when she lived here.”

Posted by: never trust Obama | October 23, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

If Obama cared so much for granny, he should have changed churches 20 years ago…and gone to a mixed race church! Even Oprah knew better after a year…she didn’t want to lose viewers and dollars.
Obama knew Uncle Wright’s rants and chose to listen to his ideology….hate whitey, Jews and our Country.
NO BAMA, NO BIDEN

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

Do 2 wrongs make a right?? your sounding evil yourself, telling people to kill themselves?? Yikes.

Posted by: ???????? | October 23, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

My thoughts and prayers go out to his grandmother. I know she helped raise Obama and his half sister but why he called her a racist?Here is the ABC clip:
How Far Will Obama’s Kansas Roots Get Him?
Posted by JOHN DONVAN on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2:55:00 PM EDT
(http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/5050/story?id=6073058&page=1)
El Dorado attorney and Republican Steven Funk predicts at least a 55 to 45 victory margin for McCain in the area. After suggesting that Obama had “exploited” his family ties here, he accused Obama of later calling “his white grandmother a racist.” Funk is referring to a speech on race Obama delivered not long after his El Dorado visit, in which he acknowledged that his grandmother had used racial slurs.
Says Funk: Obama “pretty much threw her under the bus and I think that was regrettable statement on his part, [and] probably did not reflect her views or the views of people who live here either today or 40 or 50 years ago when she lived here.”

Posted by: never trust Obama | October 23, 2008, 4:46 pm 4:46 pm

I love Sen. Obama’s statement about Rev. Wirght and his grandmother. It shows that older Americans have had experiences concerning race that the younger generation knows nothing about. It shows how far we’ve come as a nation.
I’m so happy that Barack is a uniter, not a divider.
Which is more than I can say for some of you!

Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | October 23, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

We all got to go sometimes!!
McCain/Palin 08!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Joey | October 23, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

i wonder who paid for michelles make over/wardrobe?
BERG VS OBAMA describes the obama birth certificate issue.

Posted by: nevada | October 23, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

The “say anything, do anything to get elected” is vintage McCaint.
So opportunist McCaint is merely projecting his self-absorbed personality onto Obama.
Obama pursues the Presidency for the greater good.
McCaint pursues the Presidency out of personal ambition. His own self-centered words from his own book.

Posted by: Patriot | October 23, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

To the racist white guy pretending to be ‘Dashawn’, what you are doing is no different than blackface. Please shut up and let reasonable adults debate. You and your kind are a sickening stain on the face of America.
Everybody in here knows what you’re doing.

Posted by: USMC | October 23, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

Obama is so graceful, gentle and kind. Leadership is about these qualities. He isn’t macho like John McCain. Obama is just a real gentle spirit with class.
It certainly shows what a “real human being” is…..Family first
God Bless you Obama- our prayers are with you-don’t worry we will carry the work of campaigning for you this week-end. Wyoming folks are heading to Colorado this week-end to canvass for you. We are right behind you!!!!
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Posted by: Sophia | October 23, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm

geevil….where is the headline of the racial hate crime against a McCain supporter. My God, this country better get ready for more racism that we saw in the 60′s. And it’s going to be scarey when we all look at each other suspiciously on the streets…..kinda like old “Toot” did, as Obama told us she was frightened of the black man.

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm

Black to the future for real. Deal with it!

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

The fact that this blog has gone from well wishes to insults, shows America has a long way to go in race relations.
Heaven help us!

Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | October 23, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

McCain was born in the Panama Canal and does anyone say anything about that? I can see we have a lot of non-Christians.McCain has relatives in Mississippi that are black and his brother attended their reunion there but JMc won’t. There is proof that he has cousins that are black but he won’t admit it. Look it up. Why would his brother attend if it wasn’t so?

Posted by: mr | October 23, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

The fact that this blog has gone from well wishes to insults, shows America has a long way to go in race relations.
Heaven help us!

Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | October 23, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

did she break her hip after he threw her under the bus? I hoep th elady is okay, but as for him this is a stunt. He has to many bad issues to deal with and he is ready to snap so he is going to go get babyed from the press for a few days…oh wait he has been babyed by the press for 2 years. I think he should take Biden with him to or at least take the mic away.

Posted by: David, ny | October 23, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Only egomaniacs go into politics. People who really truly want to do good things do so via other means. Even if you start out “good” politics ruins you. Lies, hypocrisy, profligacy, opportunism, corruption, greed….the system is broken. The system stinks. Maybe 5 senators and 5 congressmen are “legitimate” people but….I don’t trust or believe any of them. Yeah, wasn’t John Edwards a good guy? I like some of the alternate party candidates OK, but again, no person with high principles and a sane brain wants to be president, period.
And Obama is not a good speaker, he says “uh” every other phrase.

Posted by: Lane | October 23, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

BHO is nothing doing anything special in visiting his grandmother. People all over this country visit ailing parents and grandparents. This is no more than more free advertising,last four days, for Obama. Good luck to his grandmother but none of us should get a pat on the back for being good children
In addition to all of the comments about bloggers believing all of the RNC BS you are again wrong. You are drinking the Kool Ad put our by your party not us.

Posted by: William | October 23, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm

Obama is going to win and all the sudden I’m the racist angry black guy. Stay tuned Nov 4. Get ready.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm

Obama is a good, decent man. I can’t wait for the fog of campaign smears to lift so that the whole country can see it.
A great example, the poster named ‘dashawn’, who is clearly a race-baiting troll. If you think McCain is the better candidate, get out there and try to convince people on the issues. I guarantee you’ll get further than sitting at home on your computer trying to stir up racial hatred.

Posted by: TD | October 23, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

Old white guy loses to black man. This is going to be funny.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

Only egomaniacs go into politics. People who really truly want to do good things do so via other means. Even if you start out “good” politics ruins you. Lies, hypocrisy, profligacy, opportunism, corruption, greed….the system is broken. The system stinks. Maybe 5 senators and 5 congressmen are “legitimate” people but….I don’t trust or believe any of them. Yeah, wasn’t John Edwards a good guy? I like some of the alternate party candidates OK, but again, no person with high principles and a sane brain wants to be president, period.
And Obama is not a good speaker, he says “uh” every other phrase.

Posted by: Lane | October 23, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

mr – uh, yeah the panama canal thing was brought up and mccain immediately provided a copy of his birth certificate and other records. all obama has to do is provide a valid copy and access to his records and this will all be over, but he won’t for some mysterious reason.

Posted by: todd wilson | October 23, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on
inside people.
He said, “My son, the battle is between 2 “wolves” inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,
self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority,
and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.”
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
“Which wolf wins?”
The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”
America – Obama – Biden ’08

Posted by: Feed the Good | October 23, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

maybe BHO wants to fix his birth certificate> (4) days ago all the news reported that his grandmother is amost dying or seriously ill. Why didn’t he go right away? We all can undertand that family comes first.
Here is the law suite:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Steve Marquis
Telephone Number:
Email Address: peoplesvoice@peoplespassions.org
Web site address: http://peoplespassions.org/peoplesvoice/peoplesvoice.html
Lawsuits Starting Across the Nation Proceeding to Avert Potential Constitutional Crisis, Possible Civil Unrest, and Confidence in Elections; Lawsuits are being filed in Eight States Seeking to Require Barack Obama to Provide Certification of Birth in U.S. or Be Removed as Presidential Candidate on State Ballots.
Seattle WA. 10/22/2008 — Lawsuits in eight states as of this writing– Hawaii, Washington, California, Florida, Georgia. Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut, are seeking judicial authority to force the certifying or decertifying of Senator Barack Obama’s qualification to run as a candidate for President as a natural born U.S. citizen. Previously, two lawsuits have failed to force the certifying documents from Obama.
Philip Berg’s months-long lawsuit in Federal Court in Philadelphia reached a dramatic plateau yesterday as Mr. Obama and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) failed to respond to the court that Mr. Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen and therefore not qualified to run for office of President of the U.S. They admitted to Obama’s non-qualification by their failure to respond to a 30-day court ordered discovery in which Obama and the DNC were ordered to answer a petition by Berg. Berg is a lifelong Democrat in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party who has sought to ratchet up the legal pressure as Obama and the DNC has continually delayed providing certifying documentation of Obama’s birth, which he claims to have been in Hawaii.
A lawsuit in Honolulu in the First District Court is seeking a court-order to open Obama’s secret birth records. Obama has thus far neglected a Freedom of Information request for the records at two hospitals in Hawaii. Lawsuits in Washington and Georgia are seeking state Superior Courts to force the states’ Secretary of State, as the chief state elections officer, to perform their state constitutional duties to require original certifying birth records from Mr. Obama that would verify his birth in Hawaii.
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution reads: “”No Person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.”
There are numerous allegations to Obama’s claim of natural birth in the U.S. on the web and in the media, all raising suspicion and doubt as to Obama’s actual place of birth and qualification to run for president. Some of the assertions to which Obama “admitted” on Berg’s suit are: he was born in Mombassa, Kenya in 1961 while his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was married to Barack Obama Sr., a Kenyan; when his mother, divorced from Obama Sr, moved to Indonesia and married Lolo Soetoro, an Indonesian, Obama was adopted by Soetoro and became an Indonesian citizen; while in Indonesia, Obama had his name changed to Barry Soetoro; Obama traveled to Pakistan in 1981 under an Indonesian passport when Pakistan was a no travel zone for Americans; Obama had “admitted” to receiving illegal contributions in his campaign for president. Additionally, there is an allegation that Obama’s Kenyan grandmother claims that Obama was born in Kenya; Muammar Gadhafi, leader of Libya, has publicly claimed that Obama was born in Kenya and studied in Muslim schools in Indonesia. Obama has also “admitted” to hold citizenship in another country (the U.S. Constitution forbids dual citizenship).
Non-partisan and independent reviews and examinations of Obama’s birth certificate as shown on his official website has evidence of tampering and in any case does not list any of the points of information commonly found which would make it traceable and verifiable such as hospital, doctor, size weight, foot prints etc.
Interestingly, all these state lawsuits would be dropped if Mr. Obama would simply provide the requested documents supporting his claim of being born in Hawaii.
Lawsuits in additional states are being added each day. For more information about each lawsuit, contact:

Posted by: Do we really know who and what BHO is? | October 23, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm

Barack Obama’s Birth Certificate:
http://fightthesmears.com/articles/5/birthcertificate

Posted by: Enough! | October 23, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

How dare Obama’s grandmother grab the spotlight from this election. Someone should sue her and teach her a lesson.

Posted by: steve | October 23, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm

Do we really know who and what BHO is? – well said!

Posted by: todd wilson | October 23, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm

I wonder if DNA tests are being setup with his Grandmother and with Barack Obama and Larry Sinclair regarding the sexual relationship they had in Chicago?

Posted by: john | October 23, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm

Woman Attacked At ATM, Assailant Carves Letter (B) Into Her Face. This is just coming out in the news from drudgereport.com & radio. Is Obama serious when he says his supporters are civil when they are carving initials of his name when they see that they are a McCain supporter??? Yeah right!

Posted by: mary | October 23, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm

I am more concerned about the young white woman who was savagely mutiliated by a black Obama supporter for merely supporting McCain.
____________________________________________
Violence is horrible no matter how it is packaged. Be careful about turning this into race issue.

Posted by: Use Your Brain | October 23, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Who and ‘what’ Barack Obama is???? You all should be ashamed of yourselves. Please try to be less hateful human beings.
He is a man, an intelligent and honest AMERICAN man at that, who’s running for president.
If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.

Posted by: Decency | October 23, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

Well said Decency.

Posted by: Use Your Brain | October 23, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm

Obama has always made his campaign into race. He used it on Bill and Hillary during the primary and tries to use McCain/Palin. It’s backfiring!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm

@Lane:
You should read David Brooks on Obama’s reading of Niebuhr, the christian philosopher. I think Obama has a very practical view of how his own political ambition (and personality) can be tied to the greater good. In particular, I was interested in the idea that, as a politician, you have to try to do as much good as possible as you are in the process of being corrupted. This could be an argument for seeking out younger, more idealistic leaders like O.

Posted by: TD | October 23, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm

I wonder if DNA tests are being setup with his Grandmother and with Barack Obama and Larry Sinclair regarding the sexual relationship they had in Chicago?

Posted by: john | October 23, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

PITTSBURGH — A 20-year-old woman who was robbed at an ATM in Bloomfield was also maimed by her attacker, police said.
Pittsburgh police spokeswoman Diane Richard tells Channel 4 Action News that the victim was robbed at knifepoint on Wednesday night outside of a Citizens Bank near Liberty Avenue and Pearl Street just before 9 p.m.
Richard said the robber took $60 from the woman, then became angry when he saw a McCain bumper sticker on the victim’s car. The attacker then punched and kicked the victim, before using the knife to scratch the letter “B” into her face, Richard said.
Richard said the woman refused medical treatment after the assault, which happened outside the view of the bank’s surveillance cameras.
The robber is described as a dark-skinned black man, 6 feet 4 inches tall, 200 pounds with a medium build, short black hair and brown eyes. The man was wearing dark colored jeans, a black undershirt and black shoes.
WoW!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

Obama doesnt have class he voted ‘no’ on a bill that would protect infants born ALIVE.
Get your info straight you blind Obama supporters
The Born Alive Infant Protection Act
No class at all
http://www.5thingsaboutobama.com

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm

If the story about the women who was robbed, whose face was carved, is proved true, what does it say?? That there is a dangerous malicious person out there who needs to be brought to justice.
The Obama campaign is very clear about maintaining integrity, decency and compassion in interactions with all people, no matter which side they stand on. You cannot say the same for the McCain campaign, which has been stuck in the mud with their hate-mired rants for quite a while now.

Posted by: Stop the Madness | October 23, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm

I feel bad for Obama being married to Michelle. No wonder he had a sexual relationship with Larry Sinclair.

Posted by: steve | October 23, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm

ty,
Babies born alive in Illinois are already protected by law, and were long before the bill you’re talking about. The bill that was proposed attempted to redefine abortion and could have overturned Roe v. Wade. That is what Obama objected to. He’s spoken about it at length and the majority of Obama supporters already know the truth about this. He never would put babies born alive in danger, and didn’t.

Posted by: To ty | October 23, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm

Is is true that Obama only pays minimum wage for his internet moles? Obviously they are not getting paid by the word.

Posted by: Deborah from Oklahoma | October 23, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm

I feel bad for Obama being married to Michelle. No wonder he had a sexual relationship with Larry Sinclair.
Posted by: steve | Oct 23, 2008 5:11:43 PM
Steve, I am appalled that you would post that. Are you saying that Michelle is so ugly that she would make a maggot go on a diet?

Posted by: john | October 23, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm

I’m trying to tell you that that this is not just the McCain support that are vicious but it’s also the Obama supporters that are vicious. Like I said before turn on the radio, look at the drudgereport online and you’ll find your facts. I’m sick and tired of the media potraying McCain supports that are always in the mud when it goes both ways!
a. Hillary
b. McCain
Never the O!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm

If the story about the women who was robbed, whose face was carved, is proved true, what does it say?? That there is a dangerous malicious person out there who needs to be brought to justice.
______________________________________________
The person does need to be brought to Justice, but the papers are reporting the woman refused medical treatment. It appears the “brutal mutilation” story is completely overblown for political purposes.

Posted by: Use Your Brain | October 23, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm

I know the bill passed, no thanks to Obama. He voted “no” on the bill and it had nothing to do with Roe V Wade. You can have your mis guided beliefs.
The fact is Obama decided that babies that survived abortions, shouldnt be given health care read the BILL and Obamas statements in congress.

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm

What will all these cut-and-paste trolls do come November 5?
You know what? There’s a reason we don’t read Drudge. Your hatefulness is not going to win this election, and is not going to serve you well in this life. Search for the story about the 2 wolves here in the comments.

Posted by: TD | October 23, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm

Obama – we got your back. Jesse, Oprah, Rangal, Colon Powell, Jeramiah and everyone. Can’t keep us down anymore.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm

I am a Native Hawaiian. In Hawai’i, we hold our parents and grandparents in high regards. It’s part of the Native Hawaiian tradition to treasure those who have nurtured us during our lifetime. It is considered the upmost right thing to do to honor and care for our parents and grandparents during their lifetime. What Sen. Obama is doing, in the eyes of all who were born in Hawai’i and of both Native Hawaiians and non-Native Hawaiians, the upmost CORRECT thing to do and that is to be at the side of the one who has meant the most to him in his lifetime to return the aloha or love. It is what one learns when you are born in Hawai’i. The ‘ohana or “family” is the most important central point in one’s life. Sen. Obama has not forgotten what he was born with in Hawai’i.
My prayers to Tutu Dunham and may God Bless the next President of the United States of America.

Posted by: Rev. Dennis Kamakahi | October 23, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm

“If a politician doesn’t even care about his family, how can he care about others…”
My brother, I am still living in a dusty hut after you met with me several times. Republicans have offered to send me money to mechanics school and to fix up my place.
Your dinner at the Waldorf Astoria (plates of lobsters, finest Iranian caviar, champagne) was worth more than I make in tens and tens of years of survival. Please can you help in any way?
Thank you my brother,
George

Posted by: George Hussein O | October 23, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm

I can’t believe these anti-Obama comments. When did America become infested with such toxic ill will? Where has our kindness and decency gone? Please remember that when you make evil comments, online or not, they reflect the darkness of your soul. Please for yourself if not for others, attempt to represent the best part of yourself in your words and actions, and not the worst.
Also, let’s please remember that the topic of this blog post is Barack Obama’s ailing grandmother. Let’s not tarnish the plight of this elderly woman with ugly talk.
Thank you.

Posted by: Horrified | October 23, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm

Feel better Grandma! Obama is a great man – we are so lucky to have him running for President. We deserve (and NEED) someone like Obama after 8 years of GW! Obama/Biden ’08/12

Posted by: Anna B | October 23, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm

The born alive act was testified by the nurse that brought the bill into act. Obama is on audio and the bill doesn’t say nothing in regards to Roe vs Wade. This is what Obama only wants you to think. Get your facts straight. Obama was one of the few that opposed this born alive act!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm

Real Voter Fraud in Ohio!
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien said the 13 registrations will be revoked and the five votes that were already cast will be cancelled. O’Brien credited Palestra for bringing this case to light.
source: http://palestra.net/blogs/read/17606

Posted by: Joe | October 23, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

Dear Senator Obama:
I send you my best wishes for your Grandmother and the election. You have shown yourself to be of extreme character and integrity during this campaign. I believe that you will prevail. I believe you offer us the best hope for the future. I realize, as I am sure you do, that making changes will not be easy. The nice folks in this country say they want change, they say they want you to led the fight for change. But change is not just something that we talk about and do– change really is more about ourselves then our objects. This nation is great–but we must somehow look ourselves in the mirror and take a critical look at who we are as a people and where we want to go. Now, our values are rooted deeply in our processions and and materialism. But you as president will need to remind the people that in addition to “going shopping” they have a direct responsibility in the course this nation will follow during the next half century. I sometimes think that people will continue to believe that they cast their ballot and then expect you–or whoever to fix everything. I hope you will somehow redefine citizenship from what is now to something that will give us a direct stake in the nations future.
We need that level of ownership. Best regards.

Posted by: jrc903 | October 23, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

To Ty
Actually read the Bill and then tell me it’s about Roe V Wade. It’s on the internet you can find it very easy.
Maybe for once you should try thinking for yourself and doing some research, instead of swallowing everything Obama says.

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm

Do we really know…
That is a very long post and mostly garbage.
As a constitional historian I can tell you that A 3 S 1 only states that you have to be born an American citizen, not pysically in the USA. All the things about his being out of the country are just right wing paranoia based on nothing. The idea is just pathetic but not nearly as pathetic as those who actaully believe it…

Posted by: Pete | October 23, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm

John post at 5:14 – WHAT??? Michelle is the portrait of beauty. I guess “whitey” thinks she looks like a gorrilla or something. Get ready for Nov 4, change is here!!!

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm

Your dinner at the Waldorf Astoria (plates of lobsters, finest Iranian caviar, champagne) was worth more than I make in tens and tens of years of survival. Please can you help in any way?
_________________________________________
From the NY Post:
October 21, 2008 –
THE source who told us last week about Michelle Obama getting lobster and caviar delivered to her room at the Waldorf-Astoria must have been under the influence of a mind-altering drug. She was not even staying at the Waldorf. We regret the mistake, and our former source is going to regret it, too. Bread and water would be too good for such disinformation.

Posted by: Stop the Lies | October 23, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm

Senator Obama, you have no idea how many fans you have in Canada. God bless you with more strength and our best wishes to your loving grandmother. Please make America what it once was again.

Posted by: SB | October 23, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm

john,
You’re black inside with hate.
Michelle is a beautiful woman. I’m sorry you can’t see that.

Posted by: to john | October 23, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm

Obama’s pastor of 20 years said God D**n America, there is a video of him saying that.
How are you Obama koolaid drinkers going to explain that ?
Did the mean ole Republicans make him say those things.
http://www.5thingsaboutobama.com

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm

Granny, your grandson is gay.

Posted by: kafi | October 23, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm

George Hussein O
Just in case you are interested in the real story:
1. Barack has met his half-brother George only once, very briefly.
2. George has said he is doing fine and doesn’t want anyone’s help.
3. The Waldorf-Astoria story has already been retracted by the NY Post.

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

I am more concerned about the young white woman who was savagely mutiliated by a black Obama supporter for merely supporting McCain.
___________________________________________
Richard said the woman refused medical treatment after the assault, which happened outside the view of the bank’s surveillance cameras.

Posted by: Stop the Lies | October 23, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm

john,
You’re black inside with hate.
Michelle is a beautiful woman. I’m sorry you can’t see that.
Posted by: to john | Oct 23, 2008 5:22:51 PM
Really? You think so?
Because I generated that post in just that manner, to elicit the response from you that I received, in response to the hateful comments I have read all over this site about Gov. Palin.
Funny how it doesnt quite seem the same when it is your girl getting pasted with negativity.
I love it.

Posted by: kafi | October 23, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

Dont blindly support Obama
get the facts http://www.5thingsaboutobama.com

Posted by: ty | October 23, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

ty – watch the videos from Pastor Kroon, Pastor Muthee and Rev Hagee and get back to us……..

Posted by: ALready Voted | October 23, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

The first few comments were so nice, and there ya go! His grandmother is ill! Who cares if he took his plane there?!? Obama or McCain will not be sitting next to you on your next American Airlines flight! o yea, and the attack on the “McCain supporter” how is that relevant to this story? She believes she was attacked because she had a McCain/Palin sticker on her car! that is speculation! it is horrible, but come on people! Republicans, pretty petty!!

Posted by: urjokinright | October 23, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

to Mary
If you are indeed interested in the truth, and not just smearing Barack, please read his response to the accusations about the ‘born alive’ bill:
http://fightthesmears.com/articles/15/wildaccusations

Posted by: to Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

If you already don’t know please go to noquaterusa.net
This website is for all of us Democrats that are not voting for Obama. This website is only generated to tell the truth about Obama and who he really is. Spread the word since these other networks are in the tank for Obama.
By the way, Drudgereport is a website that tells the truth of the facts even if it means bad news against McCain and Obama. Go on its website you dummys to get your actual news!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Obama’s grandmother, Mrs. Madelyn Dunham!!
You raised a fine, gracious, compassionate and intelligent man.
Thank you!

Posted by: sisterdearest09 | October 23, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

ty
Yes, Wright said those three words, which was wrong. But he wasn’t calling on God to d@mn America. The point he was trying to make was very different.
Oh, and by the way, Wright is not running for President. And his words were condemned by everyone who is.

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm

I think she should reach room temperature already. Enough suspense.

Posted by: kafi | October 23, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

Yes, I do think so. And as you’re going about trying to incite hate, as you’ve admitted, I know so.
This blog is about Barack Obama’s seriously ill grandmother. Please go elsewhere with your ugliness, or better yet, turn over a new leaf.

Posted by: to john | October 23, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

Oh you want me to go to the Obama smears attack website that he created? LOL! Thanks but no thanks!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

Whitey thinks we all look like gorillas. Michelle is beautiful black woman. Old white guys don’t understand.

Posted by: dashawn | October 23, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

New Florida Poll: Obama 49, McCain 42
Obama is outside the margin of error.
You only have to look as far as the comments from the McCain supporters on this Blog to know why so many people are turned off by McCain/Palin.

Posted by: ALready Voted | October 23, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

I love black women.. they are so beautiful. Truly stunning.

Posted by: kafi | October 23, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

if you support Barack Obama and wish his grandmother well, please pray for them.
There is so much hate looking to envelop this country right now, we need to beat it back with prayers; forceful, meaningful prayers.
Even if you have never prayed before in your life, please put your hands together and with all the good in your heart, and might in your soul, pray for Toot, and pray for Barack to take his role at the forefront of our democracy. For him to be well, and do well, be a great president, and for him and his family to be safe throughout the next four years.

Posted by: Prayers for Barack and Toot | October 23, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm

yes, i believe he referred to her as racist in his book?

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm

Im not a republican! I’m a Hillary supporter that supports McCain. Just because the news dont want to mention all of us that would never vote for Obama doesn’t mean that we can’t speak the truth about OBama! Oh, & don’t go out saying that I’m racist or a sell out because I’m a proud 1/2 Hispanic/black!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

I am so disgusted! The man, (whether it be Barack or John’s), grandmother is ill! This election is making Republicans look so pathetic..Who cares if the man took his plane, Do you honestly think you’d see Barack or John sitting across the aisle from you on your next American Airlines flight? get real! He has the election in the bag people, (i know you’re sour about it) he can afford a few days with the woman who helped raise him…I cannot wait till this is said and done. Obama/Biden 08″

Posted by: urjokinright | October 23, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

Busy news day…Naughty Obama mama nudie pictures everywhere and 20 year old woman is held up and beaten by an Obama supporter in Pittsburg.
But Barry flys to granny who he hasn’t made time to see for years (except the one week he took off and Hillary stumped for him all over). Very suspicious.
He never cared enough about his mother when she was dying in a hospital alone, and they were not speaking.
Must need granny’s signature on something.

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

kafi: “I love black women.. they are so beautiful. Truly stunning.”
I love white women. they’re so beautiful. Truly stunning.
Fair is fair, eh?

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

What airline is Obama flying? OH, He is flying in his giant Private BOEING 767???
That tells you what Obama is made of. Pure Hypocrite!!!

Posted by: Bill | October 23, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm

All Americans are wishing Sen. Obamas grandmother the best and hoping for her speedy recovery and ability to see her grandson make history in November.

Posted by: Concerned American | October 23, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm

What are you afraid of, Mary? Are you afraid of Barack’s website, afraid to read what he says, afraid to hear it from the horse’s mouth?
If you were to accuse someone of something awful that made them seem like a murderer, would you look to that person for their defense, or would you ask someone else what they thought of that person’s defense?
This election is bringing people to examine their souls and their selves. Mary, you need to be fair or face the ugly fact that you are not.

Posted by: to Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm

Get well soon Mrs. Dunham and may God bless you.
Have a safe trip Senator Obama. Your priorities are in order and we look forward to your return.

Posted by: independent | October 23, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

Mary – You can be whatever you want to be, but today on this Blog – it’s classless.

Posted by: ALready Voted | October 23, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

God’s speed!! May God bless your grandmother and I hope she lives to see you as the next president of the USA

Posted by: Petal | October 23, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

He is a true gentleman Best wishes to him and his grandmother.

Posted by: Sharonklim | October 23, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

if you support Barack Obama and wish his grandmother well, please pray for them.
There is so much hate looking to envelop this country right now, we need to beat it back with prayers; forceful, meaningful prayers.
Even if you have never prayed before in your life, please put your hands together and with all the good in your heart, and might in your soul, pray for Toot, and pray for Barack to take his role at the forefront of our democracy. For him to be well, and do well, be a great president, and for him and his family to be safe throughout the next four years.

Posted by: Prayers for Barack and Toot | October 23, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm

kafi: “I love black women.. they are so beautiful. Truly stunning.”
I love white women. they’re so beautiful. Truly stunning.
Fair is fair, eh?
Posted by: msa123 | Oct 23, 2008 5:36:57 PM
Actually you are correct.. I also love white women, they are truly stunning.

Posted by: kafi | October 23, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm

Most Americans could care less about Obama’s grandmother. You people are living in a dream cloud and drinking too much kool aid.

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm

Way to go Mary….I am a Hillary supporter for McCain too, and they don’t give us much news lately….but hell hath no fury like a woman scorned and WE WILL REMEMBER IN THE VOTING BOOTH HOW THEY TREATED HILLARY AND HOW THEY ARE NOT TREATING GOV. PALIN.
I was for McCain no matter who he picked as VP.
Neither of these two women ran with terriorists, criminals or racists. Obama will have a Wright and a Farrakhan in our White House…NO WAY, NO BAMA, NO BIDEN.
HILL SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm

The problem with those of you who was voting Hillary and now McCain, just admit it, it is not his policies, it can’t be because Hillary and Obama’s are the same. The reason you wanted Hillary was because she was a woman, plan and simple. He have built up this hate for Obama no matter what his policies are. You just can’t look at him because he feel he took it from Hillary. I know, I was there. But, Let me tell you this, voting McCain is not going to give you Hillary, it will however give you 4 more years of Bush or worse. You need to go into Obamas site and study his policies and really give him a second look, you and your family deserve better than McCain.

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm

I MEANT HOW THEY ARE “NOW” TREATING GOV. PALIN.

Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 23, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm

obama to visit his “typical white person grandma’ ya right more like he is in a panic over his vault birth certificate issue or lack of that is.

Posted by: nevada | October 23, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm

This is the grandmother that he threw under the bus! I only wish his grandmother well since she is truly not sick but broke her hip. He basically went to Hawaii because he doesn’t want to submit an original certified birth certificate. Also, if she was really sick, Michelle and the girls would have gone with him! Mark my words the October surprise will be coming to you all Obama supporters! By the way, Hispanics haven’t voted in Florida which they are dominating the state and believe me that the % is higher for McCain. I have a lot of family there and they tell me that all of the Cubanos are definately voting for MCCain. So hold on to your seats. You might of cheated your way during the primaries but your not getting your way. By the way, the new polls have now Obama and McCain to a tie. Get your facts straight on todays news!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm

I hope she lives long enough to see his inauguration as the next president of the united states.

Posted by: Kgh | October 23, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm

I love all women and men. They are truly stunning.
Please remember that as you are on here, as you are in every moment, is as you are. Evil can’t hide behind the internet, as it can’t hide anywhere.
God always sees and hears you.

Posted by: to msa123 | October 23, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm

Your not classy just because you vist your grandmother. Your trash if you don’t. Your not the pres. yet, so it’s fine to get on a normal plane. Again I hope for a speedy recover for his grandmother, but I’d feel the same about anyone sick or hurting. This is not a big deal.

Posted by: Cindy | October 23, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm

DASHAWN: You are a RACIST, BIGOT. YOU ARE A VERY SICK PERSON AND VERY POOR EXCUSE FOR A HUMAN BEING. YOU SHOULD GET HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE YOU HURT YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHO THIS GUY IS PLEASE SEE THAT HE GETS TREATMENT AS SOON POSSIBLE!

Posted by: WISDOM FIRST | October 23, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm

Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider: WHAT an insult to Hillary to put her in the same paragraph with Palin. Palin is beyond Stupid and I am a woman. Hillary is smart and knows her job… Palin is just down right stupid and scary.

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm

Please pray for his grandmother to be in good health and spirts, if she is called to GOD…Then its GODS will…BE BLESSED PRESIDENT OBAMA…YOU WILL SERVE OUR COUNTRY PROUD…

Posted by: The Saint | October 23, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm

I hope you know that John McCain is against equal pay for women, that he voted against the Violence Against Women Act, and that his running mate made rape victims pay for their own rape kits. She also didn’t adequately fund domestic abuse centers in a state that has one of the worse if not the worst rape rate in the nation.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden might be male, but they are the true choice for those of us who support womens’ rights and look for the next president to level the playing field for the female gender, which now makes up a majority (51%) of the American population!!

Posted by: To Women for Hillary and McCain | October 23, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm

Obama is a fine grandchild, a devoted husband and loving father. This is the family value we can identify with. Leading by example. As hard as it is now, I’m looking forward to brighter days ahead. God bless America.

Posted by: Heather, NC | October 23, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

Mr.President Obama – I pray that your grandmother will regain her health and have enough strength to ride with you in Airforce-One at least one time. I was raised under similar circumstances in the adjoining state of Kansas which is Missouri during WWII so I can imagine the guts it took for her to raise you in the environment of that time. God Bless you and your Grandmother. SEMPER FI.

Posted by: Al Clark III | October 23, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

Yeah… classy people call their grandmother racist and then make sure the world knows that they are going to visit her when she’s sick. He is so laughing you and your goopy posts.

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm

Republic Defender: You are referring to a Hospital Certificate with the newborn’s footprint after horror stories of babies being mixed up. In Texas, it is not acceptable as an official Birth Certificate which is issued by the Texas Department of Health. I have just checked two such original documents. The official and only acceptable Birth Certificate lists only the child’s name, date of birth, place of birth, father’s name, mother’s name and the date the birth was filed and has a seal on it. Texans with children born in this State can verify my statement. Hawaii seems to have the same straightforward official birth certificate as compared to a Hospital Certificate.

Posted by: KiwiTrici | October 23, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm

First of all, its just not how they treated Hillary and Bill its the Pelosi along with Read! I’m so sick of those in Congress which have dominated within the last couple of years. Once they took over, our economy has gone into the ground. They have been spending like crazy! Why do you think that Bill was successful in his years? Do you think it was just because of him? No, you have to give credit where its due. During his years we had Republicans in congress during his years. I hate how the DNC didn’t step in when there was fraud in the caucusus during the primary. They already had in mind who they wanted & didn’t care what the people wanted. Hillary won fair and square the popular vote despite the fraud that went on. So, yes, Im a bitter woman that clings to my guns and religion!
Hillary supporter for McCain!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm

Okay I have had enough of these crazy comments. The kids didn’t need to go because they don’t need the last memory of their grandmother, to see her down and severly sick.
I don’t think that Barack is kidding about the whole situation, because most african-american families know better than to play like that. Family is very important and we know that we only get one grandmother. And if she is anything like my grandmother, than she holds a special spot in the family.

Posted by: MAKE SOME SENSE | October 23, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm

Obama is traveling on one of the campaign airplanes to Hawaii, at the expense of Democratic donors, to visit granny!
I thinks this trumps Palin’s clothes budget!

Posted by: tina | October 23, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm

Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider, YOU ARE A HATER, STOP YOUR HATE MONGERING AS IT IS NOT DOING YOU OR ANYONE ELSE WHO SUPPORTS SUCH TRASH ANY GOOD

Posted by: Petal | October 23, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm

That’s so funny about Obama for WOMEN! LOL! MCCain pays .18Cents more to his (female) campainers! Obama doesn’t! Get your facts straight. Oh, and that story about Palin (rapist kits) was debunked from CNN, CBS & ABC. Once again get your facts straight!

Posted by: Mary | October 23, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm

During his term in office, Bush has vetoed 11 bills. Only one of those were when Republicans were in control of Congress.
People like Mary who vote for purely irrational reasons are one of the reasons we have Bush in office in the first place. If McCain truly put Country first, he would not have picked Palin as his runningmate simply to try and pick up voters like Mary.
This year, we are placing a moratorium on ignorance, and the people are speaking in record numbers.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/108043/Candidate-Support-Education.aspx

Posted by: Concerned American | October 23, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm

I donated to Obama and I have no problem with him using my money to go visit his sick grandma. After I read this story on another site, I donated more.
At least it is not on Palins clothes, or McCain taking an emergency helicopter to get to Letterman. You want waste I don’t think the Repugs want to go there.

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

MCCAIN WAS NO WAR HERO.
ALL THE RECORDS SHOW HE WAS A BAD MILITARY
MAN, BUT A GOOD PRISONER.
HAS ANYONE REALIZED THAT UNDER THE UCMJ
(UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE) THAT HIS AFFAIR DURING HIS FIRST MARRIAGE QUALIFIES HIM FOR A “COURT MARTIAL”.
YET HE ALWAYS CLAIMS TO BE A “MILTARY MAN”.
JUST USE THAT TO COUNTER AGAINST THOSE THAT SPOUT HIS MILITARY “RECORD”.

Posted by: Levi | October 23, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

Levi: So true, his POWs called him “Songbird” because he talked and our men got shot down and killed. He is no hero, what he is, is a empty suite.

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm

Haoli la hanau Toots. You did a wonderful job raising a beautiful man. All this opala people are writing is just that, Rubbish!!!

Posted by: tutuku | October 23, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

to Obama’s Grandma: get well soon!

Posted by: nikki | October 23, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

Imagine when that octogenarian Granny Dunham in her weak health watches those horrible reports like the bear with a bullet in his head and a Obama campaign sign around its face. Little wonder she is in the hospital.

Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

Our hearts & prayers go out to Senator Obama & his dear,sweet Grandma.My wife & myself feel we owe Grandma a tremendous debt of gratitude for the wonderful job she did in raising Barack;So,best wishes to Grandma & we sincerely hope that she starts feeling better soon.Senator Obama has his priorities in order by putting his campaign on hold while he visits his sick Grandma.Those good family values are important to all of us & shows good character;Senator Obama is going to be the best President America has ever had in it’s 232 years of history;He demonstrates the best of FDR,Kennedy & Lincoln.Make no mistake about it….HE is “THE ONE”!!!

Posted by: Kerry Rothschild | October 23, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm

Who’s paying for your trip?

Posted by: Flagirl001 | October 23, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm

Levi: McCain does not support veterans. He has consistently voted against veterans and has a rating of D by veterans groups. His fellow POW’s in Nam called him SONGBIRD because he ratted out classified flight paths to the enemy which enabled them to shoot down our bombers, all the while receiveing preferential treatment by the enemy.

Posted by: becky | October 23, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

No, in fact the rape kits story was confirmed by CNN and the rest of the news networks. I doubt that your name is Mary, because if you were a woman you’d follow the facts on womens’ issues more closely.
Here’s the CNN story: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/21/palin.rape.exams/

Posted by: to Mary | October 23, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

I am so proud to be a supporter of Obama and Biden! You are both people of great integrity. Thanks for giving the American people an opportunity to elect you both to serve our nation!

Posted by: jmb | October 23, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with Barak Obama and his Grandmother Dunham. May her health improve. God give her the Strength to see him become Our Next President of the U.S. How proud she must be of him. And, how Blessed he is to have been raised by such a loving and giving person.

Posted by: TR | October 23, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm

Hmmm..Hawaii..running interference on your birth certifcate Barack??

Posted by: bobboggle | October 23, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm

Grandma best wishhes. Good days and times are head of you. Thanks for raising such a descent man for America. You are not gone yet. You live to see January 20th and more days to see the fruit of your sacrifice. I wish you well.

Posted by: Collins Agya Yaw Yeboa Siakwan | October 23, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm

I remember was grandma – 88 at the time – began internal hemorhaging. I was on the opposite coast and I was in a project at work that I did not ABSOLUTELY have to be there for but it was my baby and I was racked with guilt while I stayed for three days to push it thru (I did stay in touch via phone) when I was able to fly back thank gawd grandma hadn’t – yet – slipped into coma.
I think back, and am kinda haunted by, those three days I didn’t head back and HAD she slipped into coma…..

Posted by: archie_leach | October 23, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm

Barack has proven himself to be an honorable and true gentleman – he offers the kind of calm, intelligent, inspired leadership that we sorely need . . . God willing,he will make a maginificent President. My thoughts and prayers are with his Grandmother, with Barack and his whole family – Godspeed!

Posted by: leeley | October 23, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm

President Obama and Vice-President Biden – my Heavenly Father I never thought it would be possible and this old woman would live to see the day when I could honestly say my vote means as much to me for these two men as it does to the nation. I was born in 1925 and come Tuesday a week I will put on my Sunday best, pick up my cane and proudly walk to the poll – crying all the way and all the way back with pride, joy and happiness. I know what it means to be a Grandma with loving grandchildren and the next President of the United States is setting a great example. I feel like shouting !

Posted by: OnTheGloryRoad | October 23, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm

ohhhh gosh lol!! guys look at the ridiculous comments mcain voters are putting to fool you guys!!! lol you guys are so desperate its funny!!! good thing obama supporters are SMARTER to fall for that!! lol

Posted by: Linda | October 23, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm

DeShawn(or whatever your name is), using a black name to create fear is not working. What you fail to understand is we see straight through you, and know you are NOT black. African American don’t speak like that anymore..not even in the ghetto, you’ve been outed..
McCain followers will do anything to cause division in this country, there is enough going on already why would you want to add racial divison…I’m sure Barrack can pay for his own trip..
Our prayers are with you and your Grandmother!! Be blessed!

Posted by: Nova | October 23, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

ohhhh gosh lol!! guys look at the ridiculous comments mcain voters are putting to fool you guys!!! lol you guys are so desperate its funny!!! good thing obama supporters are SMARTER to fall for that!! lol

Posted by: Linda | October 23, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

DeShawn(or whatever your name is), using a black name to create fear is not working. What you fail to understand is we see straight through you, and know you are NOT black. African American don’t speak like that anymore..not even in the ghetto, you’ve been outed..
McCain followers will do anything to cause division in this country, there is enough going on already why would you want to add racial divison…I’m sure Barrack can pay for his own trip..
Our prayers are with you and your Grandmother!! Be blessed!

Posted by: Nova | October 23, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

IF GRANNY REALLY IS SICK!!!!I wish her a speedy recovery. But for Obama to all of a sudden run to her side after she has been released from the hospitl seems not on the up and up!Does that surprise us though, he has lied so many times, who knows when he is telling the truth. He is like the little boy that cried wolf one to many times!!!!!And Michelle’s not going with him? What’s up with that, probably because the lady is White!!!

Posted by: countrygirl_74 | October 23, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm

it is very sad to read these comments supposely by adults. Your talking about a family members life. How can you be so closed minded? its obivously the way you were raised with little to no class. Many of you ask where is Obama’s birth certificate? Do your research! It seems that your primary focus is on Obama. He is not 100% black. He’s mixed like most of you. He is a well educated man who is a working america and pays his taxes. Who cares what joe the plummer has to say. He doesnt even own a company. He hasnt even paid his taxes. For all you closed minded people. Research McCain. Find the truth about him. Dont be scared. Just pretend you have to do a check up to see if your well or have something wrong.
At first i wasnt sure who i wanted to vote for, Obama? McCain? I DID MY RESEARCH! Which i was suprised that mccain has more things that are hidden than obama which he is out in the open because he is half african.
May “GOD” open your eyes and show you the way to the truth and not Ignorance.

Posted by: JENnyV | October 23, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Grandma, best wishes. I’ll be honest with you, I was once for McCain. Then all this smear campaign. And theres an idiot poster named Mary who says shes going to vote for McCain instead of Obama because a black man attacked a white woman. You act if Obama was the one who caused the violence. Nobody can force someone what to do and what not to do. Obama didnt tell the guy to go attack McCain voters. It was one irresponsible adult who also is an idiot. But then again, You, Mary, are just an equal idiot. People are judging Obama on things he did not do. This is why some Americans are disgraceful, prejudging people on things they did not do. Like that old lady in Minnesota, calling Obama an Arab. Ok yeah? Stereotyping because you heard something and his middle name is Hussein. It shows that if McCain wins, this country hasnt grown past the 1960′s when segregration still existed.

Posted by: Eric Bass | October 23, 2008, 6:34 pm 6:34 pm

blessings Obama,I pray everday for you and your family,specifically today for your grandmother,I pray that she would live to see how God has blessed the fruits of her labor ie the values that He gave her that she has passed on to you that you have shared with your family and community.Blessings over and over again and always remember your humble but rich beginnings.

Posted by: joan | October 23, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm

blessings Obama,I pray everday for you and your family,specifically today for your grandmother,I pray that she would live to see how God has blessed the fruits of her labor ie the values that He gave her that she has passed on to you that you have shared with your family and community.Blessings over and over again and always remember your humble but rich beginnings.

Posted by: joan | October 23, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm

OBAMA “HAS” TO TAKE THAT JET BECAUSE HE HAS TO TOW ALONG THE SECRET SERVICE.
THEY WILL NOT TRAVEL ON A PUBLIC FLIGHT.
BESIDES, HE HAS ENOUGH MONEY HIMSELF…
AND ENOUGH FRIENDS (OPRAH, ETC…) THAT WOULD HELP PAY FOR OR REIMBURSE HIS CAMPAIGN TO PAY FOR THIS TRIP.

Posted by: Levi | October 23, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm

OBAMA “HAS” TO TAKE THAT JET BECAUSE HE HAS TO TOW ALONG THE SECRET SERVICE.
THEY WILL NOT TRAVEL ON A PUBLIC FLIGHT.
BESIDES, HE HAS ENOUGH MONEY HIMSELF…
AND ENOUGH FRIENDS (OPRAH, ETC…) THAT WOULD HELP PAY FOR OR REIMBURSE HIS CAMPAIGN TO PAY FOR THIS TRIP.

Posted by: Levi | October 23, 2008, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm

WHY HASN’T OBAMA PRODUCED THE BIRTH RECORDS, MEDICAL RECORDS, COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS….SEE U-TUBE. AJ

Posted by: A. J. SCHMITT | October 23, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

Why will Obama not give proof that he is indeed a US Citizen? He was born in Kenya, How can he run for president if he is NOT a Citizen?
This case was filed Oct. 15,2008
Berg v Obama case # 2:08-cv-04083-RBS
US District Court for the Eastern District of Penn.
If he applied for a Federal job, he prob would not be given security clearance. Do we want this man controlling our Military, IRS and other agencies of goverment ? Let america decide.

Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

The author could have quoted a MORE recent quote from Barack about his grandmother – from the Convention. Why use that one?
To John: You are full of filthy slanderous lies.
The the birth certificate people: YOU are FOOLISH. I hope you all waste your money on frivilous and idiotic lawsuits!
To Toot, may love surround you in your last days… May GOD bless you. Thank you for giving us Barack – a man with integrity.

Posted by: Independant American Woman | October 23, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm

Dashawn: No matter how old Barack or any man for that matter gets, they will always be a boy to the one who raised them. It’s a ‘mom’ thing, you wouldn’t understand. Hope all goes well with his Grandmother.

Posted by: Catherine | October 23, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Obama visited with his grandmother regularly and made more visits in Aug of this summer between campaigns. SO get off that “he hasn’[t] visited his grandmother crap. HE HAS AND DOES! TO SENATOR SOON TO be PRESIDENT… I wish her well, and wish you the best. You are a statesmen, a true gentleman, a strong leader, brilliant, strong, non-waivering,diplomatic, and a great strategist. I admire you. I feel honored to vote for you and assist your clear path to the white house!!!

Posted by: GOOBAMAGO | October 23, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm

I am so proud that my candidate has his priorities straight. Regardless of the consequences pro or con (and I suspect they are minimal either way), I am very glad he is flying to his grandmother’s side.
My feeling at such times is simple: She was there for him, now it is time to be there for her.
Our thoughts and admiration are with you, Mrs. Dunham.

Posted by: Fairfax Voter | October 23, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm

Best wishes to Barack’s grandmother. She certainly deserves all the flowers and best wishes from the public – she raised a boy to become a good man. She has much to be proud of. My hat goes off to Obama for leaving his campaign to be at his grandmothers side. I hope The United States does the right thing by him on Nov. 4th. Our country need him at this moment in time. Peace.

Posted by: Mary Stewart | October 23, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm

Didn’t his grandmother say “that she was so proud of him,” and “that she was there in the delivery room in Kenya?” I guess only the tapes under this new lawsuit will tell all.

Posted by: deviant3 | October 23, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm

Get Well Toot!
Obama makes regular visits to his grandmother, and visited with her regularly in AUG this year between campaigns. NBC just showed photos and reported this again tonight. So get off the stupid stuff about his not having seen her in two years. WRONG! Blessings to you Obama, your grandmother. You are a class act. Diplomatic, strong leadership skills, you are your own man, strong, fearless, dedicated, soldier for change. I am honored to see you as our next president. Honored. Leave John McCain and his side kick Six Pack in the dust.

Posted by: jaMar | October 23, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

Dear Barrack,
Your “Tutu” is in our prayers along with you and the rest of your family. God Bless and I hope she’s able to hang in there to see the final results.
Ms. Barbara Corbeil
of Maine

Posted by: Barbara Corbeil | October 23, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm

My heart certainly goes out to BHO in this time of need. His grandma broke her hip well over a week ago and he’s finally going to visit her, but not taking wife and kids. Wonder if he’ll stay longer than the ONE hour he spent (again alone) when he and the family vacationed in Hawaii in August? Wonder if he’s trying to get brownie points or if he’s running scared over the very recent investigation in Hawaii over his birth certificate to see if he’s eligible to be president. Guess we’ll see….

Posted by: Jen | October 23, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Get Well Toot!
Obama makes regular visits to his grandmother, and visited with her regularly in AUG this year between campaigns. NBC just showed photos and reported this again tonight. So get off the stupid stuff about his not having seen her in two years. WRONG! Blessings to you Obama, your grandmother. You are a class act. Diplomatic, strong leadership skills, you are your own man, strong, fearless, dedicated, soldier for change. I am honored to see you as our next president. Honored. Leave John McCain and his side kick Six Pack in the dust.

Posted by: jaMar | October 23, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

May God be with you “Toot”. Thank you for shaping the man we see before us today. You, your daughter, and your husband shaped this remarkable man who, I know, will change our country and our world.

Posted by: Cheryl | October 23, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm

GOD Bless our Next president, Grandma, best wishes.
For those who criticizes Obama and question his birth place, you should no that McCain was born in Central America, en Panamá check wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_mccain#Early_life_and_military_career.2C_1936.E2.80.931
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I know there are many people who are frustrated and carries a lot of anger, and shame because they voted for Bush the dumbest president in the history of USA….but you don’t have to live with that there is a solution for your problem, vote Democrat, common we still have room for you. I after all you sill want to vote for McCain ” I am sorry for your loss” you can not always get what you want it. (Rollings Stones)
I’ll be back!!!

Posted by: NewLector | October 23, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm

May God be with you “Toot”. Thank you for shaping the man we see before us today. You, your daughter, and your husband shaped this remarkable man who, I know, will change our country and our world.

Posted by: Cheryl | October 23, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm

Mary wrote:
“Im not a republican! I’m a Hillary supporter that supports McCain. Just because the news dont want to mention all of us that would never vote for Obama doesn’t mean that we can’t speak the truth about OBama! Oh, & don’t go out saying that I’m racist or a sell out because I’m a proud 1/2 Hispanic/black!”
Damn Mary, give it up. Hillary just did not run a good campaign. She ran on the assumption that she would be crowned the candidate by Super Tuesday. It didn’t happen. Hillary is a great person and had she been the nominee, I would have voted for her, but she isn’t. She probably never will be (Her own words). She IS intellegent enough to know that she can get the work she wanted done by working with an Obama administration. It is clear that you were not voting for Hillary because of her stand on the issues, you were only voting for her because she was a woman. No one that truly believed in what Hillary stood for could support John McCain. Stop lying to others, as well as yourself.
Ok, enough with trying to reason with those unable to reason for themselves.
God bless your grandmother Barack, I wish her a speedy recovery so she can watch you being sworn in as President.

Posted by: JohnInTexas | October 23, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm

What a sicko family tree…… Mom rejects Obama and dumps him with the Grandparents. Obama throws the Grandmother under the bus. Now she breaks her hip and she’s a death’s door. The circle of life. What ever happened to the brother in Kenya living on $1 a month? Does Obama think we can all live on $1 a month? Start stocking up on soup.

Posted by: Glad BO is Showing Up | October 23, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm

With Love The Pryors
Hurry back Mr. President.

Posted by: t.v.eddie | October 23, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

Gimme a break! You people are such LEMMINGS calling his grandmother by his pet name or whatever the frig! This country is full of FOLLOWERS! Get the facts….

Posted by: L.W. Loons | October 23, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

Did anybody check the birth certificate of Arnold Swartzeneggar? Really check him out? Must have, he’s a governor now after being an actor. Come on folks, get off of this hate, stop the hate! Did anybody check out Sarah Palin’s direct ties with Alaska Independence Party, which is anti American and Secessionist views? Is she still being investigated for Troopergate/
Does she know what Precondition is and what the Vice President can and can not do and are limited to per the Constitution? What is John McCain’s plans for taxes this week? What is his platform this week? It changes ever two weeks? Is Palin ready to be the Vice President? Can John McCain handle the rigors and complexities this nations faces, and what are his solutions for the economic collapse? Those are the questions that need to be asked. Not stupid ridiculous questions about Obama’s birth certificate. Has John McCain released a new read able medical record? Has Palin released her medical records? Get Off of the Hate Train!!! Look at this nation, and realize that Palin (wink wink) and McCain are WRONG! They both lack the tools to even start trying to fix this nation!

Posted by: JaMar | October 23, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm

Posted by: T. Stuart | October 23, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

Wishing Barack’s grandmother the best. This is someone whose worked hard to do what’s right not only for her country but her family.
She is a honorable women who didn’t allow the COLOR of someone’s skin dictate her love for them.
I applaud this woman and EVERYTHING she’s done.

Posted by: Lisa | October 23, 2008, 7:32 pm 7:32 pm

Glad to see Obama recognizing that family comes first.

Posted by: BaxterJ | October 23, 2008, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm

So many people launching horrible personal attacks against anyone who is running. This has been going on for ages. How quickly we lose sight on what is important. People, don’t look at color, age, gender, etc. We have to look at the issues and choose the better person for the job. No one is really qualified for the presidency except for a former president! We are in crisis mode and we are all going to suffer. Choose the person that best suits your needs and stay away from personal attacks!
Obama/Biden 2008!

Posted by: Luna | October 23, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm

Here is a copy of this birth certificate from Hawaii…you bunch of morons!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/06/obama-birth.html

Posted by: Cheryl | October 23, 2008, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm

This is a perfect publicity state if it was not a serious illness. I hope she does better, but this is drama will push obama over the edge.

Posted by: Sam | October 23, 2008, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm

Obama is a fraud. “Righteous wind” and “rhetorical flourish” and “I need to visit my poor sick grandma”?! LOL And his followers say: Awwww, what a class act. He’s a politician folks! LOL LOL

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm

Jane, what awful and disgusting remarks. Have you no decency, madame? President Obama. Get used to it.

Posted by: AK | October 23, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm

Cheryl, obviously these people do not understand the law of children born to American citizens. Do some kind of reading people!
Obamania!!

Posted by: Luna | October 23, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm

This has to be said. I do not beleive anything that comes out of the mouth of the Obama campaign. He could be using his grandmother’s illness, so that he can get sympathy from the whole country. Obama will do anything, anything to win the presidency.

Posted by: anotherperspective1 | October 23, 2008, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm

My prayers are with Obama’s grandmother. I hope she lives to see him elected as President of the USA. I have admired him after his speech at the Democratic National Convention. He has poise and style not common in politicans. (And his beautiful wife shops for clothes at the GAP!!!)

Posted by: White Female Senior | October 23, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

If Obama’s grandmother is gravely ill, why did he wait 3 days to go see her? If my granny was that sick, I’d be on the first plane to go see her.

Posted by: Shelley | October 23, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm

Didn’t he call his grandmother a racist in his book? Why did he even bring that up about the woman who practically raised him? Anyhow, the event he described wasn’t even racism. Now he’s got a halo over his head for going to see her when she broke her hip – announcing it to the world to hear of course!! Do you think we had to know that information, like we’d miss him for 24 hours?! LOL LOL

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm

AXJ of Hawaii welcomes Obama back to Hawaii and prays that he can clear up the issue of his birth certificate once and for all. If he doesn’t he will have to resign. Why has he not taken his wife and children with him?

Posted by: AXJ | October 23, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm

anotherperspective1
It “has to be said?”
Why would you ever accuse someone of such a thing, and what would it matter if it were true?

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 7:52 pm 7:52 pm

So his grandmother is not dying afterall? A little bit of sympathy vote never hurts, eh? I guess he didn’t take Rev. Wright to give her her last rites… Na ja…

Posted by: Frederik | October 23, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Steve Marquis
Telephone Number: 425-698-7084
Email Address: peoplesvoice@peoplespassions.org
Web site address: http://peoplespassions.org/peoplesvoice/peoplesvoice.html
Lawsuits Starting Across the Nation Proceeding to Avert Potential Constitutional Crisis, Possible Civil Unrest, and Confidence in Elections; Lawsuits are being filed in Eight States Seeking to Require Barack Obama to Provide Certification of Birth in U.S. or Be Removed as Presidential Candidate on State Ballots.
Seattle WA. 10/22/2008 � Lawsuits in eight states as of this writing� Hawaii, Washington, California, Florida, Georgia. Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut, are seeking judicial authority to force the certifying or decertifying of Senator Barack Obama’s qualification to run as a candidate for President as a natural born U.S. citizen. Previously, two lawsuits have failed to force the certifying documents from Obama.
Philip Berg’s months-long lawsuit in Federal Court in Philadelphia reached a dramatic plateau yesterday as Mr. Obama and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) failed to respond to the court that Mr. Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen and therefore not qualified to run for office of President of the U.S. They admitted to Obama’s non-qualification by their failure to respond to a 30-day court ordered discovery in which Obama and the DNC were ordered to answer a petition by Berg. Berg is a lifelong Democrat in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party who has sought to ratchet up the legal pressure as Obama and the DNC has continually delayed providing certifying documentation of Obama’s birth, which he claims to have been in Hawaii.
A lawsuit in Honolulu in the First District Court is seeking a court-order to open Obama’s secret birth records. Obama has thus far neglected a Freedom of Information request for the records at two hospitals in Hawaii. Lawsuits in Washington and Georgia are seeking state Superior Courts to force the states’ Secretary of State, as the chief state elections officer, to perform their state constitutional duties to require original certifying birth records from Mr. Obama that would verify his birth in Hawaii.
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution reads: “”No Person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.”
There are numerous allegations to Obama’s claim of natural birth in the U.S. on the web and in the media, all raising suspicion and doubt as to Obama’s actual place of birth and qualification to run for president. Some of the assertions to which Obama “admitted” on Berg’s suit are: he was born in Mombassa, Kenya in 1961 while his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was married to Barack Obama Sr., a Kenyan; when his mother, divorced from Obama Sr, moved to Indonesia and married Lolo Soetoro, an Indonesian, Obama was adopted by Soetoro and became an Indonesian citizen; while in Indonesia, Obama had his name changed to Barry Soetoro; Obama traveled to Pakistan in 1981 under an Indonesian passport when Pakistan was a no travel zone for Americans; Obama had “admitted” to receiving illegal contributions in his campaign for president. Additionally, there is an allegation that Obama’s Kenyan grandmother claims that Obama was born in Kenya; Muammar Gadhafi, leader of Libya, has publicly claimed that Obama was born in Kenya and studied in Muslim schools in Indonesia. Obama has also “admitted” to hold citizenship in another country (the U.S. Constitution forbids dual citizenship).
Non-partisan and independent reviews and examinations of Obama’s birth certificate as shown on his official website has evidence of tampering and in any case does not list any of the points of information commonly found which would make it traceable and verifiable such as hospital, doctor, size weight, foot prints etc.
Interestingly, all these state lawsuits would be dropped if Mr. Obama would simply provide the requested documents supporting his claim of being born in Hawaii.
Lawsuits in additional states are being added each day. For more information about each lawsuit, contact:
(HI) Andy Martin at email: AndyMart20@aol.com
(WA) Steve Marquis email: peoplesvoice@peoplespassions.org ; website: http://www.peoplespassion.org
(CA) David Archbold email darchbo1@gmail.com
(GA) Tom Terry email: kingdommatters@gmail.com
(PA) Philip Berg email: philjberg@obamacrimes.com ; website: http://www.obamacrimes.com
(NY) Dan Smith email: Dansmith1954@aol.com
I thought Obama went to visit a sick grandmother. Maybe it is he that is sick.
Spin your web of lies Obama and get tangle in every thread.

Posted by: Warlock | October 23, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

msa123
No, he did not call his grandmother a racist.
And yes, I think if the frontrunner for the Presidency suddenly disappeared for 2 days right before the election, people would probably notice.

Posted by: jock59801 | October 23, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

Shelley: He waited because he wanted to make sure everyone knew he was going first of all. He had to announce it to the WORLD. And, then everyone could send her cards and well wishes and he could say she was inundated with cards and well wishes which would make everyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside which is his game. It works, based on what I see here! LOL

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

It will be a great national tragedy if this nation fails to elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. He is a person of quality and integrity. Before voting each American should listen to their heart and not their head or the latest poll. Choose OBAMA. In your heart you know he’s right for America!

Posted by: robert gibson | October 23, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Steve Marquis
Telephone Number: 425-698-7084
Email Address: peoplesvoice@peoplespassions.org
Web site address: http://peoplespassions.org/peoplesvoice/peoplesvoice.html
Lawsuits Starting Across the Nation Proceeding to Avert Potential Constitutional Crisis, Possible Civil Unrest, and Confidence in Elections; Lawsuits are being filed in Eight States Seeking to Require Barack Obama to Provide Certification of Birth in U.S. or Be Removed as Presidential Candidate on State Ballots.
Seattle WA. 10/22/2008 � Lawsuits in eight states as of this writing� Hawaii, Washington, California, Florida, Georgia. Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut, are seeking judicial authority to force the certifying or decertifying of Senator Barack Obama’s qualification to run as a candidate for President as a natural born U.S. citizen. Previously, two lawsuits have failed to force the certifying documents from Obama.
Philip Berg’s months-long lawsuit in Federal Court in Philadelphia reached a dramatic plateau yesterday as Mr. Obama and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) failed to respond to the court that Mr. Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen and therefore not qualified to run for office of President of the U.S. They admitted to Obama’s non-qualification by their failure to respond to a 30-day court ordered discovery in which Obama and the DNC were ordered to answer a petition by Berg. Berg is a lifelong Democrat in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party who has sought to ratchet up the legal pressure as Obama and the DNC has continually delayed providing certifying documentation of Obama’s birth, which he claims to have been in Hawaii.
A lawsuit in Honolulu in the First District Court is seeking a court-order to open Obama’s secret birth records. Obama has thus far neglected a Freedom of Information request for the records at two hospitals in Hawaii. Lawsuits in Washington and Georgia are seeking state Superior Courts to force the states’ Secretary of State, as the chief state elections officer, to perform their state constitutional duties to require original certifying birth records from Mr. Obama that would verify his birth in Hawaii.
Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution reads: “”No Person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States.”
There are numerous allegations to Obama’s claim of natural birth in the U.S. on the web and in the media, all raising suspicion and doubt as to Obama’s actual place of birth and qualification to run for president. Some of the assertions to which Obama “admitted” on Berg’s suit are: he was born in Mombassa, Kenya in 1961 while his mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was married to Barack Obama Sr., a Kenyan; when his mother, divorced from Obama Sr, moved to Indonesia and married Lolo Soetoro, an Indonesian, Obama was adopted by Soetoro and became an Indonesian citizen; while in Indonesia, Obama had his name changed to Barry Soetoro; Obama traveled to Pakistan in 1981 under an Indonesian passport when Pakistan was a no travel zone for Americans; Obama had “admitted” to receiving illegal contributions in his campaign for president. Additionally, there is an allegation that Obama’s Kenyan grandmother claims that Obama was born in Kenya; Muammar Gadhafi, leader of Libya, has publicly claimed that Obama was born in Kenya and studied in Muslim schools in Indonesia. Obama has also “admitted” to hold citizenship in another country (the U.S. Constitution forbids dual citizenship).
Non-partisan and independent reviews and examinations of Obama’s birth certificate as shown on his official website has evidence of tampering and in any case does not list any of the points of information commonly found which would make it traceable and verifiable such as hospital, doctor, size weight, foot prints etc.
Interestingly, all these state lawsuits would be dropped if Mr. Obama would simply provide the requested documents supporting his claim of being born in Hawaii.
Lawsuits in additional states are being added each day. For more information about each lawsuit, contact:
(HI) Andy Martin at email: AndyMart20@aol.com
(WA) Steve Marquis email: peoplesvoice@peoplespassions.org ; website: http://www.peoplespassion.org
(CA) David Archbold email darchbo1@gmail.com
(GA) Tom Terry email: kingdommatters@gmail.com
(PA) Philip Berg email: philjberg@obamacrimes.com ; website: http://www.obamacrimes.com
(NY) Dan Smith email: Dansmith1954@aol.com
I thought Obama went to visit a sick grandmother. Maybe it is he that is sick.
Spin your web of lies Obama and get tangle in every thread.

Posted by: Warlock | October 23, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm

Best wishes to Obama’s grandmother Madelyn Dunham

Posted by: Rev. Ike | October 23, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm

True gentleman????? This is the guy who admits he didn’t pay a visit of his ailing mother in her last days because of his ego! So please people spare me of fake sentimentality.

Posted by: Frederik | October 23, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm

Instead of all the insults, practice saying “President OBAMA!”

Posted by: Lucky Lucy | October 23, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

Best wishes Grandma!… I hope it’s not too serious but if it is, I hope she lives to see her son become President Of The United States Of America!! We love you Obama’s!!

Posted by: earthisnotflat | October 23, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

Jock: Oh, that’s right. Barack Obama called his grandmother a “typical white person” in a radio interview in March 2008. And he said:”I can no more disown [Jeremiah Wright] than I can my white grandmother – a woman who helped raise me, a woman who sacrificed again and again for me, a woman who loves me as much as she loves anything in this world, but a woman who once confessed her fear of black men who passed by her on the street, and who on more than one occasion has uttered racial or ethnic stereotypes that made me cringe.”
It is so apparent that Obama, instead of trying to be the uniter he claims to be, is instead using race, and trying to manipulate the minds of Americans before the elections.
Now he’s making a point to go visit his white grandma. Just another political stunt…. but believe what you will. Ignorance must be bliss.

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm

To Warlock Witch…
Obama’s birth certificate is on the Internet. Google it!

Posted by: Lucky Lucy | October 23, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm

You people are evil…
Use your energy to for something else. It’s not working here.

Posted by: Lucky Lucy | October 23, 2008, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm

AXJ – I’m sure he’d rather have his daughters remember her as she was in August when they last visited. And Michelle is staying in states to fill in on the campaign stops he was suppose to do.
I am a registered Republican who cast my vote for Obama on Tuesday. And, I have to say, I’ve never been so embarrassed of my party and their actions.
Again, Obama and family…I pray for Toot’s health. She has to be here for November 4th!

Posted by: Cheryl | October 23, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm

They must be weeding out the “christen” neo-con calls and e-mails for her death.

Posted by: GOPsucks | October 23, 2008, 8:03 pm 8:03 pm

Jehovah Rophe (God the Healer) is Madelyn Dunham’s Maker and Healer. He sent forth his word and healed them [ Madelyn Dunham ]…- Psalm 107:20
Surely he took up our [ Madelyn Dunham ] infirmities and carried our [ Madelyn Dunham ] sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our [ Madelyn Dunham ] transgressions, he was crushed for our [ Madelyn Dunham ] iniquities; the punishment that brought us [ Madelyn Dunham ] peace was upon him, and by his wounds we [ Madelyn Dunham ]are [ is ] healed.- Isaiah 53:4-6
I pray that you [ Madelyn Dunham ] may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you [ Madelyn Dunham ], even as your soul is getting along well. – 3 John 1:2
Jehovah Jireh (God the Provider) is Madelyn Dunham’s Maker and Provider. And my [ Madelyn Dunham ] God will meet all your [ Madelyn Dunham ] needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19
Sen. Obama God is our [ your, your mother, sister and all of your family's ] refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 , so may He grant you mercy, grace, and strength at this and all times.
May Mrs. Dunham get well to see Barack elected president on Nov. 4 and inaugurated on 1/20/08 as this nation’s next Commander-in-Chief !
Amen.

Posted by: Barack Obama IS Our 44th president ! | October 23, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm

Hey, the McCain campaign’s latest check bounced, am I supposed to keep spreading their lies for NOTHING?

Posted by: geevil | October 23, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm

Obama stated that if elected he would enact budget cuts in the range of tens of billions of dollars, stop investing in “unproven” missile defense systems, not “weaponize” space, “slow development of Future Combat Systems,” and work towards eliminating all nuclear weapons. Obama favors ending development of new nuclear weapons, reducing the current U.S. nuclear stockpile, enacting a global ban on production of fissile material, and seeking negotiations with Russia in order to take ICBMs off high alert status.
We are so screwed if he gets in. How could people vote for someone who says he is going to go this route?

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm

I can’t believe this crap, not only do they expect me to be a GOP whore, but they expect me to do it for free. Man, Davis suckered me big time.

Posted by: geevil | October 23, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm

Joe V – stop with the race crap. Were here. Deal with it!
Posted by: dashawn | Oct 23, 2008 4:19:16 PM
Nice to see that this is NOT about race???
Get real and get a hold on the facts of life!!!
With most blacks, this IS about race but few will admit it!!!

Posted by: tom albright | October 23, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm

Hello, President Obama
I am a supporter from California. I am praying for your grandmother’s speedy recovery. My grandmother raised me too, I understand your love for her.
Best Wishes

Posted by: SD | October 23, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm

Forget all the crap I’m been spreading about Obama, I’ve always meant to vote for him, but it was a job. The GOP offered me money to blog pro-McCain, I never thought they would stiff me.

Posted by: geevil | October 23, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm

All I can say is Whaaaooo, overwhelming indeed. I knew he has class, he’s doing everything just how I would do it. He is my son.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm

First of all, both hospitals and the courthouse are resisting Federal subpeonas for his birth certificate,as we speak…His two websites are showing certificates of live birth,NOT a birth certificate….What a coincidence that he has to go to hawaii now…If his grandmother was deathly ill why wouldnt his wife and daughters be going with him…. HE WAS BORN IN KENYA AND NEVER DECLARED AN AMERICAN BORN ABROAD IS WHY……..

Posted by: chad | October 23, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm

PLUS he would look like a scumbag if he didn’t go. So he really had no choice. You people don’t have to act like he walked on water across the ocean to Hawaii to see his grandma. Get a life.

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

God Damn McCain
God Damn the GOP

Posted by: geevil | October 23, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

ERRRTTTTTTT

Posted by: chad | October 23, 2008, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm

The Obama birth certificate on the web was issued in the year 2007. Obama is more than 1-year-old. Google it!

Posted by: Warlock | October 23, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm

It is amazing to see these desperate neoGop comments popping up regarding this feel good story about Obama visiting his sick tutu(grandma). The Obama family was in Hawaii for a week in August and visited with Toots often. There are recent photos available of her if you really searched and she has been kept out of the public eye because of her health at her own request. A grandson honoring his elder’s wishes. Our hopes and wishes go out to the Obama family and to tutu Dunham for speedy recovery.

Posted by: hilodave | October 23, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm

Carl Rove under citizen’s arrest. lol
Best wishes to you Obama and your grandmother

Posted by: what667 | October 23, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm

Chad deserves our sympathy guys. For he is ill, very ill.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm

Dear Grandma,
Get well soon! Thanks for raising a great man for this country.

Posted by: leighg1 | October 23, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm

You racist pigs will do anything. Leave Barack Obama alone. If it were your grandmother you’d do the same thing. He is an admired person, well respected and plan on doing something about this country that others have tried and failed. God Bless Barack and his family and his grandmother.

Posted by: gigi | October 23, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm

The Obama birth certificate on the web was issued in 2007. That makes Barack Obama a 1-year-old.
Spin your web of lies Obama and get tangle in every thread.

Posted by: Warlock | October 23, 2008, 8:18 pm 8:18 pm

Thanks to his father for his gift to America. He came here and planted this seed for us.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm

Obama is up to his political tricks, again. He could spend weeks with his grandma after the election.
The truth is, Obama is going to Hawaii regarding his 15 lawsuits pretaining to his lack of “natural-born” citizenship status documents. He has appointments with a two state officials regarding his citizenship documents. If the federal judge rules he must produce the three documents, he could be disqualified.
Obama has refused to produce:
1. A “vault” version (certified copy of his “original” long version)
Birth Certificate
2. A certified copy of Certification of Citizenship;
3. A Certified copy of Oath of Allegiance
Why won’t Obama produce the federal court ordered documents?

Posted by: Ollie | October 23, 2008, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm

For those who seem to think that Mrs. Dunham hasn’t been supporting her grandson, they should try looking back through some of the historical ads. She has been in them indicating that she supports Senator Obama.
Our local news reporters here in Hawaii are doing a bit of a better job than the national news in reporting on Mrs. Dunham’s health issues. Apparently she is the one who has asked that a lot of the information be kept private. She has had many severe health issues over the years to the point where she does not even go out to her formerly regular bridge games any longer. I’m sure that the Senator (and hopefully next President) discussed the timing of his visit with both his sister and his grandmother before making the decision as to when the visit would occur.
As for his sister Maya not being involved (per one poster a bit ago), she has been an active participant who has taken time away from her teaching position to campaign both locally and on the mainland for her brother, and done a very good job of it as well. She has much of Senator Obama’s graciousness and eloquence, which is a tribute to the way they were raised. She gives a lot of credit for her success to her older brother as well since he was the dominant male figure in her life for many years.
As for those who don’t believe that the Obama family spent time with Mrs. Dunham during their visit in August, once again they need to check the local news reports. They visited her frequently during that time in order to give the children some time to become better acquainted with their great-grandmother.
As someone who puts “ohana” first, I believe that Senator Obama has shown what a good individual Mrs. Dunham helped to raise. My prayers and thoughts are with them both in this time of extreme stress for the entire family!

Posted by: Maui Girl | October 23, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm

We take care of our elders as should be the case. Obama is again demonstrating leadership. Not taking time to visit grandma would be selfish.

Posted by: Victor | October 23, 2008, 8:23 pm 8:23 pm

She gravely ill and he waited how many days to go to her?? Gimme a break!! If the man really cared for her, he would’ve jumped on his plane upon hanging up the phone. And where is Michelle?? And the girls?? You call this classy, STOP DRINKING KOOL-AID PEOPLE!

Posted by: Lil | October 23, 2008, 8:23 pm 8:23 pm

First of all, both hospitals and the courthouse are resisting Federal subpeonas for his birth certificate,as we speak…His two websites are showing certificates of live birth,NOT a birth certificate….What a coincidence that he has to go to hawaii now…If his grandmother was deathly ill why wouldnt his wife and daughters be going with him…. HE WAS BORN IN KENYA AND NEVER DECLARED AN AMERICAN BORN ABROAD IS WHY……..
Posted by: chad
**************************
Chad, you have a serious compulsive anal retentive
mindset into fantasies. Please get yourself some
psychological help soon, before they place you
in a straight jacket.

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm

I did not support Obama in the beginning but now see that he will be a very good president. He deserves our support.

Posted by: j | October 23, 2008, 8:25 pm 8:25 pm

To all republican snakes and haters-
May God bless you and heal your tortured souls- Amen

Posted by: seemstome | October 23, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

We WILL see, Mr.Obama would have simply produced it by now as would you and i or any other person who was really a US citizen!!!!! No one would let something like this become an issue if there WERE really a document to PRODUCE!!!!!!

Posted by: chad | October 23, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

A CLASS ACT Obama and Grandma!
Best wishes, get well soon!

Posted by: M | October 23, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

Are GOP wingnuts still clinging to the “fake birth certificate” memo?? LMAO!!! Oh, that’s priceless.
Best wishes to Grandma Dunham, rest assured that your grandson WILL be the next President of the United States.

Posted by: Lynne | October 23, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

Michelle is one ugly ass, angry militant racist gorilla, dontcha think?
ugggghh, go back to Kenya b*tch!

Posted by: MONKEY HOUSE | October 23, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

Michelle is one ugly ass, angry militant racist gorilla, dontcha think?
ugggghh, go back to Kenya b*tch!

Posted by: MONKEY HOUSE | October 23, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm

Dear Grandma,
I hope you recover soon!!!
You can take great pride in the man that you have raised.

Posted by: Melissa Doyle | October 23, 2008, 8:34 pm 8:34 pm

Best wishes to the Obama family…wishing Grandma the best.

Posted by: Miranda | October 23, 2008, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm

Psych!
I can’t support a phony who takes four days to visit hs alleged dying last relative and has to schedule a softball love fest with black media supporter Robin Roberts.

Posted by: j | October 23, 2008, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm

MY WIFEY WAS JUST TRYING TO SAY, SHE WOULD ONLY BE PROUD OF AMERICA IF GOOD OLE BUCKY WAS ELECTED PREZ. NOW DON’T BOTHER ME ASKING ABOUT ISSUES ANYMORE. (yes but mister president, it’s time for the State of the Union Address). WELL, JUST RUN THAT HOPE AND CHANGE CAMPAIGN SPEECH BY THOSE SUCKERS AGAIN.

Posted by: . | October 23, 2008, 8:36 pm 8:36 pm

McCain keeps listing his endorsements from GOP secs. of state. He forgot that Colin Powell is GOP. Not only that, he is Colin Powell.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:36 pm 8:36 pm

What a fake!
After the election, Obama could spend weeks with his grandma. Obama spent less than an hour, while on his one-week vacation, with grandma last June.
Obama is in Hawaii because of his numerous lawsuits about his non-existent natural born citizenship. As it stands, Obama is an illegal alien and a citizen of Indonesia.
This will be Obama’s October surprise!

Posted by: Joe | October 23, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

Obama is a jackass, as so is every close minded, liberal fool that backs him. Then again, most of them don’t have jobs, or if they do, they are minimum wage jobs, so naturally they would support someone like Obama who wants to distribute the income from those who do work and bust their ass, to those who don’t.

Posted by: oprah | October 23, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

My homie Colin Powell said he had “joy” that fellow black man Obama was a candidate for President earlier this year. Powell supports a black brother nothing more nothing less.

Posted by: j | October 23, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

I so hope Barack has the chance to read these. Definitley, all the best for/to Grandma. She and your family are in my prayers.
I’ve so wanted to THANK YOU for LEADING this wonderful country. I’m retired USN, female, 50, so by the numbers, I ‘should’ be supporting McCain. Not so, not at all.
We, as a country SOOOOOO need Obama/Biden.
All the best, and prayers for you, your family AND our country.

Posted by: USN for Obama | October 23, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm

Also, Colin Powell is the only former sec. of state who was also Chairman JC, who was also a 4 star general. WHo decisively won his war in 1990 and brought our troops home in time for Christmas. Who knows a good leader when he sees one in Obama

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm

Nobody is perfect, but without a doubt Obama is ‘A’ plus and McCain is ‘C’. Obama lives in the present and has a vision for the future. McCain lives in the past when he came out as hero from Vietnam. McCain has admitted that he supported Bush for 90 percent of the votes. Now he dissociates from him because Bush has failed and his policies have been a flop. I am sure he would have bragged as his own achievement if Bush had succeeded and his policies had been succesful. I think Obama is an independent thinker. He proved it when he met General Petreus (READ TIME). I think it is not likely that a leader who has been funded by special interest would not serve the desires of the special interest. obama’s fundings have piled up from ordianry people. Obama is an over achiever. He has recently proved his superior skills by running two succesful campaigns. He has also rallied red and blue states towards a common vision, which shows his superior leadership skill. It is very unusual for a democrat candidate to rally red states towards a common vision or a republican to rally behind him blue states. It shows he has superior leadership skills. He is very inclusive. He never polarizes. McCain always try to diminish him. Obama talks about issues and his vision mainly and gives rebuttal to attacks. He never dismishes on his own.
I wish his grandma quick recovery.

Posted by: Perflead | October 23, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

Funny how ABC left out the rest of the remark Obama made about his grandmother that just about every white person considers a racist comment: She’a “typical white.”

Posted by: Deacon John M. Bresnahan | October 23, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

True gentleman????? This is the guy who admits he didn’t pay a visit of his ailing mother in her last days because of his ego! So please people spare me of fake sentimentality.
Posted by: Frederik |
***********************
typical nonsense from our Re-PUBIC-an
critics

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm

@ geevil
Your left of center on the paid blogger issue. McCain has no paid bloggers. Obama has about 275, as noted by his campaign records.
If your blogging for Obama, at least be up-front about this.

Posted by: gerald | October 23, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm

Goodfellow–now remind me again is Colin Powell African American???

Posted by: amazed801 | October 23, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm

It’s amazing how this brings up the good on people. From the more than 20 or so postings that I read, I haven’t seen any giving a bad review to Obama and praising his opponent.
I too hope for his grandmother to live long enough to see his son become the President of the United States. If this happens, I’ll be so proud for her. Although I speak for myself, I am sure that many many many people are thinking the same thing. We all wish you the best to you because you brought the best to your grandson.

Posted by: Good comments | October 23, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm

did she find his birth certificate

Posted by: James Bowen | October 23, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

Goodluck, Barack.
We wish Grandma a the quickest recovery; she is in our prayers and so are you. The good Lord who put her here on earth has a good plan for her. Congratulations Grandma, for work well done.
Dr. Musila.

Posted by: Dr. Andrew David Musila | October 23, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

Prayers go out to “Toot” and the Obama family. Sympathy to all the Obama haters. WAKE UP!!!!!

Posted by: George | October 23, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

Colin Powell endorsed bush because he thought bush would be smart like his father Bush. Supprise, supprise. Notice the uppercase-lowercase play.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm

Obama should stay with grandmother, he will get the news from the judge any day now.
Obama has failed the qualifications to be president, he is not a natural-born citizen.
Obama, born in Kenya, became a citizen of Indonesia – when he was adopted by his step-father. All of the records are in the various lawsuits against Obama, all over the country, including Hawaii. When Obama was adopted and became a citizen of Indonesia, he lost his natural-born citizenship.
google: CIVIL ACTION NO: 08-cv- 04083

Posted by: Darlene | October 23, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm

What a fake!
After the election, Obama could spend weeks with his grandma. Obama spent less than an hour, while on his one-week vacation, with grandma last June.
Obama is in Hawaii because of his numerous lawsuits about his non-existent natural born citizenship. As it stands, Obama is an illegal alien and a citizen of Indonesia.
This will be Obama’s October surprise!
Posted by: Joe
**********************
Look everyone, it’s Joe the Plumber!!
Interesting account with the title plumber. After all,
we had Nixons White House Plumbers. Ironic isn’t it
that G.Gordon Liddy, a good friend of McCain was
one of those plumbers. Apples don’t fall far from
the tree do they.

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm

When our day comes to meet our end, may there be those out there who can call us “whore” “tool” “nobody” for the sake of trashing our grandchildren. May we all be so lucky to live to see our grandchildren being deviled and spat on. May we all be so lucky.
Get class America. We are better than this. Period.

Posted by: j in denver | October 23, 2008, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm

Talk about racists! Those Obamas and their cult following are the worst. But worse of all I won’t vote for a drug addict who has gay sex in the back of a limo.
I’ll never vote for that jerk, especially because of his idiot supporters on here.

Posted by: lou | October 23, 2008, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm

Trust the Republican to bring up race in the middle of a discussion about anything. Race is everything to you guys. It makes your little miserable lives bearable.
Yes, Colin Powell is African American with a perfect record of leadership. Now here comes another African American with great leadership qualities. Keep looking at his color and you’ll miss the lecture.

Posted by: Goodfellow | October 23, 2008, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm

DAMN IT, WILL YOU TELL THEM TO WAIT A MINUTE? I NEED TO FINISH MY SMOKE IN THIS HEAR BATHROOM IN THE WHITEYHOUSE, I’LL BE RIGHT UP THERE FOR THAT MEETING IN A MINUTE! OH TELL MY KIDS TO QUIT SWINGING FROM THE CHANDELIERS TOO! AND DON’T LET ANYONE IN THE LINCOLN BEDROOM, WE ARE HAVING A CRACK PARTY AND GAY SEX!

Posted by: BUCKY NOBAMA | October 23, 2008, 9:09 pm 9:09 pm

yep, and then we’ve got his kids swinging on the chandeliers in the White House, while he’s doing coke and sneaking cigs in the bathroom before a meeting. And the revival of affirmitive action, slave reparations and all kinds of horrors.

Posted by: t | October 23, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm

The Messiah must follow the U S Constitution to be elected.
Obama must meet the Qualifications specified for the United States Office of the President, which is he must be
a “natural born” citizen. Unfortunately, Obama is not a “natural born” citizen. Just to name one of the problems, Obama lost his U.S. citizenship when his mother married an
Indonesian citizen and relocated herself and Obama to Indonesia wherein Obama’s mother naturalized in Indonesia and Obama followed her naturalization, as he was a minor and in the custody of his mother. Obama failed to take the oath of allegiance when he turned eighteen (18) years to regain his United States Citizenship, as a “naturalized” citizen.
I wounder if Obama’s grandma knows the truth?

Posted by: Jeannie | October 23, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm

Obama is a jackass, as so is every close minded, liberal fool that backs him. Then again, most of them don’t have jobs, or if they do, they are minimum wage jobs, so naturally they would support someone like Obama who wants to distribute the income from those who do work and bust their ass, to those who don’t.
Posted by: oprah
************************
Oprah, are you still leaving your sunglasses on
at night. The majority of working people like
myself have no idea what you are whining about.
I am giving the present administration a grade F
for his sluggish response to any disaster that
happened in the past 8 years!. And his coat tail
partner McCain a D- (extra credit for holding his
72 YO bladder for the 90 minute debates)

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm

DAMN IT, WILL YOU TELL THEM TO WAIT A MINUTE? I NEED TO FINISH MY SMOKE IN THIS HEAR BATHROOM IN THE WHITEYHOUSE, I’LL BE RIGHT UP THERE FOR THAT MEETING IN A MINUTE! OH TELL MY KIDS TO QUIT SWINGING FROM THE CHANDELIERS TOO! AND DON’T LET ANYONE IN THE LINCOLN BEDROOM, WE ARE HAVING A CRACK PARTY AND GAY SEX!
Posted by: BUCKY NOBAMA
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Hey WOW, where did you get those tapes of
Bush’s wild parties at the white house?

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 9:22 pm 9:22 pm

GAG me!!! Obama wants sympathy points while making everyone think he cares about his old grannie. He makes me sick with his theatrics.
He is so arrogant he is already planning his victory party in Chicago.

Posted by: ml | October 23, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm

Obama wants sympathy points for acting like he cares about his sick old grannie that he threw UNDER THE BUS LAST SUMMER!
You all are low class journalists at best – you call this news???
Obama will be trouble for this country.. just like Biden says “mark my words”.
You all will get just what you deserve for voting Obama. He will bring trouble to this country like never before.

Posted by: ml | October 23, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm

Barack Obama is a wonderful human being! I realized this man was presidential material after hearing him speak at the
DNC in 2004. It was apparent this man was no ordinary man. I can’t wait for election day, even though I have already voted.
Prayers go out to Mr. Obama’s Grandmother and entire family.

Posted by: D in Cincinnati | October 23, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm

Barack Obama is a wonderful human being! I realized this man was presidential material after hearing him speak at the
DNC in 2004. It was apparent this man was no ordinary man. I can’t wait for election day, even though I have already voted.
Prayers go out to Mr. Obama’s Grandmother and entire family.

Posted by: D in Cincinnati | October 23, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm

Dashawn…you’re a racist. Or else you work for McCain and are trying to scare people.
Spacerook1…McCain was born in Panama

Posted by: susan | October 23, 2008, 9:29 pm 9:29 pm

@ geevil
Your left of center on the paid blogger issue. McCain has no paid bloggers. Obama has about 275, as noted by his campaign records.
If your blogging for Obama, at least be up-front about this.
Posted by: gerald
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Soooo gerald, you didn’t know they got paid?
McCain is not as transparent in his expenditures.
All this time, your buddies were pocketing your
share of the money, telling you to volunteer.
HA HA HA HA!

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm

I see you all have not lost your fight :
GOOD! Because we have a lot to do. You! (the American people) are going to have to take back control of your elected government at every level, and set your government back on the right path of service to you, and the greater good of the World.
Barack Obama and the democrats are your best hope of doing that now. Tell your family, friends, and everyone you know to support them as best they can. Because the Bush McCain vote fraud, vote cheating, vote buying, vote manipulation machine is already hard at work to cheat you again. And we all know what a disaster that has been the past 8 years of Bush McCain.
Barack Obama and the democrats will need all the power you can give them at every level of government (Federal, State, County, and local City elected governments). Obama and the democrats will have an enormous mess to fix for the American people, and the rest of the World. A mess caused by the corrupt Bush McCain administration.
You see, starting back in 2000, and before 911, it was mostly the Republican governors, Republican legislatures, and county elected Republican officials that conspired with the corrupt Bush McCain administration to raise college, and university tuitions by the fastest, and highest rate increases in American history. Some state tuitions went up by as much as a WHOPPING! 30% in one year.
The reason the Bush McCain administration did this was to force struggling working class kids into the military to pay for the sudden jump in tuition. Which was forced on them by the corrupt Bush McCain administration, and their corrupt Republican Governors, and republican controlled state legislatures.
See, Bush McCain had plans to get us into all these immoral, foolish, criminal, and unnecessary wars from the start. So they could use these wars to seize power, and later to get reelected. But, for their evil plan to work they needed more volunteer soldiers struggling to pay for an education whose blood they could spill to help them seize more power. Remember Bush McCain’s “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!” theatrics.
The exploitation, and lost lives of these finest Americans is despicable, disgusting, immoral, corrupt and criminal. And it makes me SICK, and ANGRY!
You will have to vote for Obama, and the democrats in overwhelming numbers to overcome the Bush McCain vote fraud machine. Vote early if you can. Then help your fellow Americans cast their votes now, and on through election day. Vote for Obama, and the democrats like your life, and the lives of your loved ones depends on it. Because it does. You will not survive 4 more years of “Let Them Eat Cake” Bush McCain, and their republican allies.
Just look at the mess we have now.
You can fix this mess with your votes for Obama, and the democrats. And REMEMBER, no matter which of us may stumble or fall, the rest of you must continue to surge forward for Barack Obama, and the democrats, and for your-selves most of all. The children, and the World are counting on us.
It’s in your hands now. And I know you will get it done.
God bless all of you.
JACK SMITH – WORKING CLASS… :-)

Posted by: jacksmith | October 23, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm

Why is everything always a conspiracy with McCain supporters?
All they have left is to make up and promote ‘rumours’ and ‘possibilites’ and ‘things look fishy…”
Give it up already. There are no facts for your nutbar conspiracies or they’d have shown up in the past year or two. It’s over, done deal.

Posted by: sarah | October 23, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm

Dashawn…you’re a racist. Or else you work for McCain and are trying to scare people.
Spacerook1…McCain was born in Panama
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Seems they can’t find McCains birth certificate.
The engraved stone tablet was used in
building of the panama canal.

Posted by: spacerook1 | October 23, 2008, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm

Michelle Obama first lady……ROFL thats funny more like first charcter in the Planet of the Apes” NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT, SHE DOES HAVE A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO ZERA! BUT NOWHERE NEAR THE SCRUPLES! MICHELLE SHOULD BE BANISHED FROM THE USA.

Posted by: GORILLAS R US | October 23, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm

Notice how the vast majority of snide comments by McCain fans on forums are written by people who make frequent spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
LACK OF EDUCATION explains a lot of these nutbar beliefs and comments.
Don’t worry, Obama will dramatically fix our broken education system.

Posted by: Lexicon | October 23, 2008, 9:45 pm 9:45 pm

My best wishes to the future 1st Grandma

Posted by: sueg48 | October 23, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm

lol. A lot of Obama haters in the house tonight!!!! You suckers just can’t stand it, can ya??

Posted by: The Oracle | October 23, 2008, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

My prayers are with you Barack and your grandmother Toot that she survives to see you win the POTUS on Nov. 4.
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I can’t believe some of these comments on this blog. There really are cold, cynical people on the McCain campaign. If this was McCain’s mother, I’m positive that Obama supporters would send our well wishes.
All this birth cert stuff is outrageous. He already showed it long ago and you can’t run for POTUS without proof.
The only candidate that is erratic is John McCain. If he had any decency or honor, he would publicly send his well wishes to Obama and his family. But no, he is so self-centered along with some of his supporters, that they will do anything and say anything with vitrol to win an election. Not this year and not this time. We want a classy President, not a trashy one!

Posted by: Kate | October 23, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm

My prayers are with you Barack and your grandmother Toot that she survives to see you win the POTUS on Nov. 4.
=======================================
I can’t believe some of these comments on this blog. There really are cold, cynical people on the McCain campaign. If this was McCain’s mother, I’m positive that Obama supporters would send our well wishes.
All this birth cert stuff is outrageous. He already showed it long ago and you can’t run for POTUS without proof.
The only candidate that is erratic is John McCain. If he had any decency or honor, he would publicly send his well wishes to Obama and his family. But no, he is so self-centered along with some of his supporters, that they will do anything and say anything with vitrol to win an election. Not this year and not this time. We want a classy President, not a trashy one!

Posted by: Kate | October 23, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

Dear Tutu, God bless you. Hapa has always been respected in Hawaii. The States could learn to be kinder to others, more respectful to all. Enjoy coming to Hawaii for goodness that you feel there. Spread ALOHA, love, caring, kindness, goodness. All this is taught from our Kupunas, like Barrack’s Tutu. It shows in your attitude who you really are. Mahalo, ahui hou malama pono

Posted by: Aunty Zee | October 23, 2008, 10:05 pm 10:05 pm

Dear Tutu, God bless you. Hapa has always been respected in Hawaii. The States could learn to be kinder to others, more respectful to all. Enjoy coming to Hawaii for goodness that you feel there. Spread ALOHA, love, caring, kindness, goodness. All this is taught from our Kupunas, like Barrack’s Tutu. It shows in your attitude who you really are. Mahalo, ahui hou malama pono

Posted by: Aunty Zee | October 23, 2008, 10:05 pm 10:05 pm

I know Barack Obama’s Grandma will be so proud when November 4th is over and done. No doubt, she is proud of Barack anyway, but oh boy, the history-making event, the positive change this country will begin on November 5th, and the chance for better lives, It is so exciting. Thank you for raising a good man. My thoughts and prayers go out to Grandma and the rest of the Obama family.

Posted by: Debbie McLaughlin | October 23, 2008, 10:09 pm 10:09 pm

You honor all Americans when you honor your ailing elder. We intend for her to recover completely with ease and comfort and joy. May she be with you as you are inaugurated January 20 as acknowledgement of having raised an exceptional human being. Her 85 years of wisdom are welcome through your wise leadership now for America. May Madelyn breathe many more years of happiness with her great-granddaughters. First Grandma Barack needs you now. Be well!

Posted by: Kat Haber | October 23, 2008, 10:09 pm 10:09 pm

May God give Madelyn Dunham a complete healing.

Posted by: Joel Miller | October 23, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm

Um, liberati there are recent pictures of his grandmother. She was even in one of his earlier ad commercials during the democratic primary season. Toot simply did not want so much attention drawn on her. So she has pretty much stayed out of the media spotlight to avoid getting cannibalized by right wing fascists like the most of the GOP are turning out to be.
Also, for all of you really pathetic individuals who seem to insinuate that Obama’s grandmother is not really ill and that the trip is fabricated to win votes then you all are seriously ill and in need of some help- because I have a feeling that if you’re not just plain old ignorant, you’re sociopaths. -And the man is running for the most important job in the world right now and at risk of a serious Bradley Effect if he doesn’t stay on the campaign trail and rally up the voters.
Staying by someone’s side proves nothing of love if your actions are not sincere. Besides if that person is understanding and you keep that person in your heart then nothing is ever lost and your feelings are translatable to that person. To me, I think that’s all that matters. Obama doesn’t need to explain that to anyone. Respect his privacy that much.
Toot I wish you the best of health and that you may live to see your grandson inaugurated. I wish you cheerful moments in the White House and more time with you great-grands. Hang in there!

Posted by: Maya Gaines | October 23, 2008, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm

Is this the white grandmother who Obama through under the Bus

Posted by: Ron | October 23, 2008, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm

This birth certificate thing is way out of hand. Chad–do you even know that “Certificate of Live Birth” IS a birth certificate? Certified birth certificates are not kept by hospitals, they are kept by state/county offices. Anytime a person needs a copy of their birth certificate, they can request one from the appropiate office. Warlock, 2007 (seen printed on the reserve side) is the date the CERTIFICATE was printed by the state of Hawaii–not the date of Senator Obama’s birth.
When I applied for a passport a few years ago, I took my original copy of my hospital birth certificate (with its pretty gold seal and my infant footprints on it) to the Post Office. That hospital birth certificate is not a legal document–it is just a pretty memento. (Don’t believe me, call you local post office and see if they will accept a birth certificate issued by a hosptial for a passport.) I had to request a certificed copy of my birth certificate from the vital records office of my birth state. Besides my birth date, it had the date that the state printed that certificate. That is what the US government considers legal proof of birth in this country.
Senator Obama has produced copies of his LEGAL birth certificate. If this was a fake, it would have come out long before now. As for the lawsuit in Hawaii, there is no reason for Obama to go to Hawaii to deal with that–the legal briefs have been filed and much of this is in the hands of the judge to rule on. Parts of the lawsuit are just laughable. One of the “proofs” that Berg uses to make his case is the difference inthe hospital name used in the Wikipedia English edition and the Wikipedia Italian edition!

Posted by: Cindy | October 23, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm

Are you people for real?! Are you alright?? Why not set just up a shrine in your home for Toot? Look at yourselves! You’re getting goofy and sentimental about someone’s grandmother. You sound like a bunch of women! Oh, I guess it is a bunch of women posting here… Obama is one smart dude!
“Toot I wish you the best of health and that you may live to see your grandson inaugurated. I wish you cheerful moments in the White House and more time with you great-grands. Hang in there!”
“May God give Madelyn Dunham a complete healing.”
“Dear Tutu, God bless you. Hapa has always been respected in Hawaii. The States could learn to be kinder to others, more respectful to all. Enjoy coming to Hawaii for goodness that you feel there. Spread ALOHA, love, caring, kindness, goodness. All this is taught from our Kupunas, like Barrack’s Tutu.”

Posted by: msa123 | October 23, 2008, 10:32 pm 10:32 pm

Blakeman’s comments crossed a line. He went beyond just being absurd to seemingly making light of the fact that Obama’s grandmother is seriously ill. His remarks are unacceptable.
So…I did something constructive and I invite you to join me:
Barack Obama’s grandmother, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, remains gravely ill as I type this. She is just days away from her 86th birthday (Oct. 26). With her birthday in mind, I would like to ask everyone to donate $8.60, or any multiple of $8.60, to the Obama-Biden campaign, right now!
Visit:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/EightDollarsSixtyCents
You will send a little message to Mr. Blakeman, and, far more importantly, make a donation specifically in honor of Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, a remarkable woman.
Thanks again:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/EightDollarsSixtyCents
PLEASE COPY AND PASS THIS ON TO FRIENDS — THANKS!

Posted by: EightDollarsSixtyCents | October 23, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm

Get well soon, Mrs. Dunham. We’re all praying for you.

Posted by: winnie47 | October 23, 2008, 10:41 pm 10:41 pm

IF Obama was born in Hawaii as he says, then maybe he will pick up his vault copy of his birth certificate while he is there. Then he can answer the lawsuits against him to produce documents proving his eligibility to be president.
He could make the lawsuits go away by simply producing the documents to prove he is a natural born citizen. He has refused to do so. What is he hiding?

Posted by: deca | October 23, 2008, 10:41 pm 10:41 pm

As a person born to an American, even overseas, that child has American citizenship just as if he was born in the US. Even if his mother gave up her American citizenship, Obama should have retained his, even though he was a child. He should not have had to take an oath of allegiance when he turned 18. At the very least he would have had “dual citizenship” meaning that at 18 he would have had to choose one country over the other. The fact that he is running for president means that he chose US citizenship over Indonesian.
And as far at the church that he belonged to: The United Church of Christ is not a “racist church” like some people seem to think. I know this because I also belong to the UCC. The unfortunate fact is that Rev. Wright turned out to be more racist than people seemed to realize in that congregation. He probably wasn’t showing it as much as he did after Obama started running for the presidency. The motto of the United Church of Christ is “That they may all be one”, a quote from one of the letters of Paul or Peter after Christ died. I’m sorry I can’t cite the exact chapter and verse at this moment.
BTW: I’ve already voted since WA sends out its ballots early. We vote by mail where I live.

Posted by: Mostly Democrat | October 23, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm

Isn’t it amazing how many Repukes will take an old woman’s health problems as an opportunity to spread hate? There’s a special place in Hell for people like you.

Posted by: winnie47 | October 23, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

Cool, Classy, intelligent, I have so much respect and love for you, Obama and I have no doubt you direct out country and the world to better and brighter future!!! …and all the best wishes to your grand mother. She should very very very proud to have raised such brilliant guy!!!

Posted by: Teddy A | October 23, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

Sending our warmest alohas to Barack, Tutu Madeleine and family. Lean on each other for strength, and know that so many of us are behind you all the way. Me ke aloha pumehana, Anne and John Harrison, Honolulu

Posted by: Anne Harrison | October 23, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

Barack. Our love and get-well to Tutu. Remind her she has to stick around to visit your new home and celebrate your achievement of uniting a fractious land ruled by tyrants with clue.Perhaps relaying this will make her live a little longer.

Posted by: Larry Grub | October 23, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

God bless and keep you and your grandma safe..may God heal her and I pray that she is able to see you become the first black president of the United States. Remember “God is in Control.”

Posted by: dog55 | October 23, 2008, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm

Why not have the DNC buy you a mink bedspread for $100,000 dollars like sarah would get for little “Trig” short for “Trigger” like in gun ?????

Posted by: Ethan | October 23, 2008, 11:19 pm 11:19 pm

Is anyone curious about his birth certificate? Seems he is dodging this issue.

Posted by: Brad | October 23, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm

We have some very sick people in America, this Election is bringing out all the bigots like, msa who has a lot of time on his hand. He is so angry that Obama is going to be his President that he picks at something that will make sense to a three year old. If Grandma is sick msa you go visit her it is that simple! President Obama is a gentleman, oops, did I say, President? well, we are saying merry christmas,so why not give my pick his title. MSA needs to read the books and stop talking what he doesn’t know.

Posted by: Ann | October 23, 2008, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm

First of all, he didn’t “rush” or “dash” or any other adjective you might want to use. She was in the hospital last week and this trip for today was planned three day ago. The way you are all talking about his grandmother, you would think she gave birth to each one of you. You never even heard of the woman until just recently.

Posted by: gail | October 23, 2008, 11:57 pm 11:57 pm

Hey B. Clark, I think you misread the other comment where the commentor used the word ‘boy’ to describe Obama, it was cleary a comment of endearment (read the post at 3:55) that was refering to the grandmother raising a fine ‘boy’.
I think that we have come so far, that many people in many areas of the country are unaware of the derogitory uses of the terms ‘boy’ and ‘uncle’.
This is a good thing.

Posted by: Bob | October 24, 2008, 12:02 am 12:02 am

Mr. Obama had my vote from the moment I heard him speak in NYC. His voice is sincere, and I trust he wants to represent the will, and best interest of the people.

Posted by: Ahda | October 24, 2008, 12:38 am 12:38 am

Wishing grandma the speediest recovery ever.We got your and Joe’s back meanwhile.Palin and her grandpa McCAIN should meanwhile swallow the bitter pie of having to deal with a true son of America.
Solomon,
Atlanta,GA

Posted by: SOLOMON NGUGI | October 24, 2008, 12:50 am 12:50 am

obama is what america needs.i believe voters will do the right thing come november 4 and may god bless tutu to see the boy she helped raise become president.god bless obama and god bess america..

Posted by: otieno | October 24, 2008, 1:01 am 1:01 am

mungu abariki barraka..

Posted by: otieno | October 24, 2008, 1:08 am 1:08 am

To Barack Obama,
My heartfelt wishes for the best for your beloved grandmother, your family and you.
May love and peace be with you all.
By the way, I voted for you today.

Posted by: June West | October 24, 2008, 1:45 am 1:45 am

Obama is the lowest of low lifes to use his grandma like this.
Everything he does is for one reason. To gain votes.
And if you stupid fools believe otherwise, you’re a bunch of brainwashed idiots.

Posted by: . | October 24, 2008, 2:21 am 2:21 am

Prayers for a speedy recovery to Mrs. Dunham. May God Bless her and help her to be in Washington on January 20, 2009 to see the result of her hardwork and dedication.

Posted by: floridavoter4Obama | October 24, 2008, 3:45 am 3:45 am

I work wich an aid agency abroad and the world has finally started to smile at us,as the case was before the last eight years.They say Americans are passionate people who hate suffering and war.
If Mccain wins I come back home as will most of my colleagues.I posted my vote for an ideal president wednesday.

Posted by: Randolf | October 24, 2008, 4:40 am 4:40 am

Sen. Obama’s birth certificate can be seen online (just Google Obama Birth Certificate). It shows the senator was born at 7:24 PM on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Even if he were born overseas, which he was not, US law would still make him a US citizen because one of his parents, in this case his mother, was a US citizen. This was true in the case of Sen. Obama’s half-sister, Maya Sotoro-Ng, who was born in Indonesia. Let’s stop the nonsense about the senator going to Hawaii to “fix” his birth certificate.

Posted by: Tom the Man | October 24, 2008, 5:05 am 5:05 am

Folks who are making negative comments about Barack visiting his grandmother have no respect for elders. Cut the crap. Well wishes for your grandmother Senator. As an indigenous person of the Western hemisphere we respect our elders and know the blessing from giving them the honor they deserve.

Posted by: quiet warrior, vi | October 24, 2008, 5:59 am 5:59 am

blessings to you tutu. hope barack’s visit brings a smile to your face and comforts you. mahalo for raising such an amazing man. win or lose this november 4th, he has changed the nation and the world already. we are all the better for it.

Posted by: wvg | October 24, 2008, 6:13 am 6:13 am

I just saw the interview in Good Morning America. Obama is his usual self, and my prayers go with him for his beloved grandmother. Thanks, Robin, for the warning that next interview is with McSame. I will do something more useful, instead of watching that,like taking out the garbage…

Posted by: Arrecho | October 24, 2008, 7:16 am 7:16 am

Tom the Man — right on and well said. If Obama were not a native-born American citizen don’t you think the McCain campaign would have made something of it before now? McCain himself was born in the Panama Canal Zone.
With two wars on and the world in financial crisis, the desperate right wing are worried about the fact that Obama was born in HAWAII? Give me a break.

Posted by: Ernest Adams | October 24, 2008, 7:43 am 7:43 am

first let me say get well granny so that you can be there when your grandson is sworn in and make history as the FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT!
second to dashawn what you said about “white grandma” thats NOT COOL! you had so many off the wall posts none of which makes sense-sounds like you took a page from the pit bull and her nonsense! to jane not all obama supporters are like that nutjob that assaulted that woman (prayers out to her)so by your saying that are you like the mcsame supporters and their hatred at rallies? so lets get real about this ok? and to ?????? the reason this is news is because this is about the next presidents mother but if it was about if something happened to mcsames mother would it then be newsworthy to you? so please get a grip and to fact check you are the fool!
personally i won’t be surprised if something does happen to someone in mcsames family so he can get some sympathy. as underhanded as he is i wouldn’t be shocked if it didn’t happen the day before election day!
again best wishes granny!
obama/biden08
are the fool

Posted by: terryswifey | October 24, 2008, 8:31 am 8:31 am

I meant grandmother in my response to ?????? not mother!

Posted by: terryswifey | October 24, 2008, 8:33 am 8:33 am

The spirit of the Lord is heavy upon me today. I pray for you and your family daily. You and your entire family are such classy people and definitely presidential material. Continue to stay focused and God will take you all the way. Speedy recovery to grandma!

Posted by: Wanda Moody | October 24, 2008, 8:44 am 8:44 am

Dashawn, everyone can see through your stupid trolling. Crawl back to your meth lab.

Posted by: raj | October 24, 2008, 9:04 am 9:04 am

RE: The McCain Supporter Attacked Story
It sickens me to see irresponsible reports that suggest this woman was attacked merely for supporting McCain, and by “an Obama supporter.” Read the actual news story: The woman was attacked by a CRIMINAL who ROBBED her at an ATM. And the “mutilation” on her face was so minor she refused treatment — apparently she was just scratched. By the mugger/criminal.
Was the mugger actually enraged by the McCain sticker on her car? Or did he really react because McCain’s supporters have become identified with the sort of HATE and RACISM evidenced at McCain/Palin rallys and on this message board???
Whatever the case: This was not a case of an “Obama supporter” attacking a “McCain supporter,” but of a criminal attacking and robbing somebody at an ATM. The fact that certain press folks and Republicans are trying to spin this to reflect on Obama is SICK and DISGUSTING and is the reason why so many good people are in a hurry to disassociate themselves from the current hatefest that is the GOP.

Posted by: Sue P. | October 24, 2008, 9:11 am 9:11 am

OOPS! Update on McCain Supporter Story
Looking more and more like the woman MADE THIS UP and possibly scratched the “B” on her face herself or with the help of a friend. The “he attacked me because I’m a McCain supporter” story wasn’t in original crime report and the woman waited FOUR HOURS after mugging, plus the B is scratched upside down/backwards.
I hope they put this faker in jail.

Posted by: Sue P. | October 24, 2008, 9:18 am 9:18 am

yeah….I am wishing and praying and with tears of care that Obama and his grandma have a precious visit. Hope even more.
Anyone who is thinking otherwise, needs to do some soul searching and seek HIM, the Father.
God bless you caring people. I wish blessing to you “interesting” unhappy folk who just need to find out what makes you smile and know Who is the reason for the Sunshine.

Posted by: Obamaallthewaytodc | October 24, 2008, 9:27 am 9:27 am

Blessings and prayers for Grandma TooT.
Blessings for her granddaughter who takes care of her also.
Blessings for Obama who knows what family means.
And blessing to Michelle and the doll babies and Hillary, Joe, Bill – yah you got his back. I am proud to be an American because of this love and dedication!

Posted by: Obamaallthewaytodc | October 24, 2008, 9:29 am 9:29 am

Grandma, get well soon!! You are about to witness history like you never imagined. Your hard work and love has paid off.

Posted by: Rita | October 24, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am

Mrs. Dunham please accept my families wishes for your improved health.
We are all so proud of your grandson. So many Americans believe he will be the next President of the United States of America. You raised a fine man and America has and will continue to benefit from his guidance. God speed in your recovery.
May you be watching November 4th when your grandson, Barack Obama becomes President.

Posted by: Claudette Siar | October 24, 2008, 10:00 am 10:00 am

BLESSED are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. BLESSED are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with his whole heart. I am saying this to all they who believe in the creator who had made the heaven and the earth. JUDGE not that he be JUDGE. I RETURNED and saw under the sun, that this race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of UNDERSTANDING, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. WOE unto to them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed; why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Posted by: damali jones | October 24, 2008, 10:08 am 10:08 am

Mrs. Dunham:
Thank you for raising such an inspiring man with Kansas values, reaching for the stars through difficulty, feet firmly planted on the ground. I wish you recovery if possible and peace and comfort if not.

Posted by: CS in MO but from KS | October 24, 2008, 10:17 am 10:17 am

Never take for granted the time you have left with your grandmother. Good for you, Sen. (hopefully soon-to-be President!) Obama. I hope this time you get to spend with her is precious to you, and I applaud her efforts in raising such a good man.

Posted by: KPris22 | October 24, 2008, 10:21 am 10:21 am

Well wishes to your beleoved Toot!
I hope she is able to see her grandson be inaugurated in January.
I also hope that Republican strategist Brad Blakeman rots in a molded room someday, for his insensitive comments!
No one says anything when the super wealthy like Bill Gates, or Warren Buffett, fly in their private jets for less important reasons!
Watch him try to back-pedal & clean that one up today on the news…
What nerve does he or anyone else have for judging Barack for seeing about his Grandmother!!!
Godspeed to Barack his family,& his beloved Toot.
We WILL witness history and a new America on Nov 4th!

Posted by: Mizzy | October 24, 2008, 10:44 am 10:44 am

I HOPE YOUR GRANDMITHER IS ALIVE TO SEE YOU IN THE WHITE HOUSE I PRAY,

Posted by: JANINE | October 24, 2008, 11:01 am 11:01 am

Best wishes to Sen. Obama and Family. Our prayers are for Tutu to mend and be well, and for the Senator in this time of emotional heartache.
For all the McCain supporters, who feel the need to be ugly, disrespectful, and hatemongering– How dare you. The Republican Party is made up of what likes to refer to itself as the Moral Majority. Where exactly do you park those moral during a campaign? Do you leave them on the church pews when you leave on Sunday morning in an effort to save your place? I repeatedly see your representatives lie, distort and twist the truth, use angry divisive words and phrases, and completely disrespect and degrade anyone or organization that stands against your agendas. Now I see many of you using this blog of well wished to further the degradation.
I am a Christian, I believe that what ever you do should be done with Christ and his teachings it your heart and your life. Where is he in yours? I have no issue with bringing up actual true questions about both political candidates, but lets be honest, respectful, and dignified in our doing so. As for the McCain/Palin ticket…, she scares the living daylights out of me. She has her own ideas of what the position and its duties entail, and they are not the same as described by the Constitution. Separation of Church and State are an imperative unless we all intend to be worshiping in the same manner, i.e., either all Catholic, all Protestants, or there are several other choices… think long, think hard, about where we are going. I am a Baptist, and I respect and recognize others religious beliefs, I intend to keep being a Baptist Christian, if we eliminate to any degree the separation of Church and State, that right, that one thing —so important to so many of us, will be in jeopardy.
Obama/Biden for President/VP
And let’s Ditch the Mitch in Kentucky

Posted by: Grannie from Kentucky | October 24, 2008, 11:03 am 11:03 am

Prayers for Obama’s Grandmother-Get Well…
I think that his character is a testament to his upbringing and is something to be admired.
Imagine Dr. Martin Luther King, smiling down on our country, with pride and elation as we look toward a future that is resided over by not only a black man…but a black/white man. What more could you ask for than the best of both worlds…..Bless you Mr. Obama for changing the world…

Posted by: Sherri | October 24, 2008, 12:16 pm 12:16 pm

How is he going to be the 1st black pres?? He’s not black he’s mixed.
Posted by: Cindy | Oct 23, 2008
This is the USA (Cindy) past and present…you’re either black or white. It’s hard trying to change the racial rules now…remember any % of African blood made you black through out our history. That’s why we love Obama because he wants everyone to grow together as Americans.
Be proud of all Americans.

Posted by: Iggy | October 24, 2008, 12:27 pm 12:27 pm

This is the USA (Cindy) past and present…you’re either black or white. It’s hard trying to change the racial rules now…remember any % of African blood made you black through out our history. That’s why we love Obama because he wants everyone to grow together as Americans.
Be proud of all Americans.
Posted by: Iggy | Oct 24, 2008 12:27:56 PM
Iggy-very well said.

Posted by: Sherri | October 24, 2008, 12:32 pm 12:32 pm

After the race debate poisoning the presidential campaign, Barack visit to his ailing Gran Ma’ should be a reminder to the bigots about his white heritage as well. Are we in the 21st Century or still in the 19th?
Tutu, I sincerely wishing you to see your grand son to become president…

Posted by: PV from Thailand | October 24, 2008, 12:32 pm 12:32 pm

From my family to yours all of are thoughts and prayers are with you! Remember we are out here fighting to do whats right and get Obama elected! What ever you did Grandma you should be proud of the man you help raise, a true leader and someone that Americans are inspired by and look up to. Get well and remember that you were a big part of changing our country for the better!!

Posted by: Melinda | October 24, 2008, 12:53 pm 12:53 pm

Senator, God Bless you, and your grandmother. We’re praying for her, and for your victory, and your strength.
Thank you, Senator, for the hope that we’re feeling for the first time in many many years.

Posted by: Leslie | October 24, 2008, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

Senator Obama, Michelle, and the girls; my prayers remain with you and your family throughout this journey. Especially now, when you take time out to spend precious time with your grandmother I pray for you. It is refreshing to see how much you and Michelle love each other and your family. Thank God that you are a man of strong family values. Our country will be blessed to have you at the helm.

Posted by: Ann (Texas) | October 24, 2008, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm

1.Hawaii became a state in 1959.
2.Barack Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961.
3.He is US Citizen. He did not loose his citizenship as a minor moving with his American mother to Indonesia.
4. Were he not a citizen, he would never have been sworn into the US Senate .
5.Obama’s bi raciality makes a great contribution to the American fabric. What’s the problem?

Posted by: Marcel Leroy | October 24, 2008, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm

Obama is the lowest of low lifes to use his grandma like this.
Everything he does is for one reason. To gain votes.
And if you stupid fools believe otherwise, you’re a bunch of brainwashed idiots.

Posted by: . | October 24, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

Get well soon, Toot. You and your grandson are in my thoughts.

Posted by: PiedType | October 24, 2008, 1:22 pm 1:22 pm

Michelle is one ugly ass, angry militant racist gorilla, dontcha think?
ugggghh, go back to Kenya b*tch!

Posted by: MONKEY HOUSE | October 24, 2008, 1:23 pm 1:23 pm

Oh Yeah Mr.Obama is so classy! he would never be negative! LOL He doesn’t have to, he has all the liberal media and talk show hosts to do all the negativity for him! Another Slick Willy Clinton if you ask me! Where is your medical records Mr.Obama? Or does just a letter from some doctor only count for DemHocrats’s?

Posted by: Swever | October 24, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

Assuming Toot’s illness is not a campaign ploy, may she recover and live to see election day.

Posted by: Sheryl | October 24, 2008, 1:24 pm 1:24 pm

LET ME REPEAT THIS FOR YOU BRAINWASHED IDIOTS.
OBAMA IS THE LOWEST OF LOW LIFES TO USE HIS GRANDMA LIKE THIS.
EVERYTHING HE DOES IS FOR ONE REASON, TO GAIN VOTES.
AND IF YOU STUPID FOOLS BELIEVE OTHERWISE, YOU’RE A BUNCH OF BRAINWASHED IDIOTS!

Posted by: . | October 24, 2008, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm

hey, is that the same granny he threw under the bus this summer?
the same Obammy that Biden said was not ready to be pres about that same time?
hmmmmmmm.
careful who you vote for kool aid kids.

Posted by: pop | October 24, 2008, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm

Thank you for taking time to spend with your Grandmother at this special time in her life and significant point in your life. You will be Blessed for doing so. Quite frankly, I would be disappointed in you if you didn’t do this. I pray she will be able to see you take the Oath of Office as President of the United States of America. I watched Michelle speak in Ohio earlier today, and you have a magnificient surrogate. She was awesome! I’m looking forward to celebrating the VICTORY on November 4th.
My Prayers are with you, your Grandmother, and your entire family.

Posted by: Virginia | October 24, 2008, 1:41 pm 1:41 pm

Lets canonize Obama for being so great to visit the grandmother that he first trashed. As he reaches across all races why doesn’t Michelle EVER go to gandmas house now or when he was here in Hawaii. Maybe it’s just racist to say anything bad about Obama. What about longevity issues like his mother dying early – or associations with people like Rezko. The best things that ever happened for Obama were Bush and the “follower” press.

Posted by: ahi | October 24, 2008, 1:53 pm 1:53 pm

We are praying for you and for your grandmother. Praying for your election and praying that your grandmother will be able to see the results of how she raised a wonderful grandson/man. President of the United States.

Posted by: Marlene Pearson | October 24, 2008, 1:57 pm 1:57 pm

Michelle is one ugly ass, angry militant racist gorilla, dontcha think?
ugggghh, go back to Kenya b*tch!
Our Sarah and her grandpa are going to whip the jug-eared commie’s ass

Posted by: OBAMMY BYE BYE | October 24, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm

Obama, we’re praying for you, to
NOT COME BACK!
BETTER YET, TAKE YOUR UGLY ASS MILITANT GORILLA RACIST WIFE WITH YOU AND MOVE BACK TO KENYA WITH ALL YOUR RADICAL FRIENDS!

Posted by: NOBAMA O8 | October 24, 2008, 2:12 pm 2:12 pm

God Bless Barack Obama’s Grandmama in this time of her life, and I can only pray that she does live to see the fruit of her labor, when her grandson becomes the next President of the United States of America.

Posted by: Shaundi "Obama Mama" Meissner | October 24, 2008, 2:17 pm 2:17 pm

I forgot is this the same woman that Obama called “a typical white woman”? because she would cross the street to avoid a large crowd of black teenagers.
http://conservusa.proboards80.com/

Posted by: truthinamerica | October 24, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm

Hmm, why is Obama running to Hawaii at the very time he is being sued in court over question of his American citizenship (he has claimed he was born in Hawaii but there is proof to the contrary) Perhaps going to cover up loose ends? There’s no other explanation for dropping everything so close to election day. If his grandmother was so gravely ill then why would he not take his wife and daughters with him to visit their great grandma one last time? You people are such koolaid drinkers, and do you really think such an “ill” woman is hanging out by the computer reading all the email Obama says she’s getting? I doubt she even has a computer.

Posted by: Intheright | October 24, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

Senator Obama and Future President Obama,
In every situation you have been presented with, you have held yourself with such dignity and peace. We finally can elect a president who can be a real role model for ourselves and our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Posted by: MB | October 24, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm

Why isn’t the entire family visiting Toot given her reported condition?

Posted by: Rupert | October 24, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm

I find it really strange that Obama when referring to his ailing grandma repeats the same lines from his book and convention. Is Obama not able to think, talk outside the box of rehearsed speeches even about his own grandma at a time like this?

Posted by: Galwednesday | October 24, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm

To elect Obama would be my prayers answered. He is the best, regardless of ethnicity, I can’t wait to be proud of the USA leader.

Posted by: Carole | October 24, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm

I wonder how much gas was wasted taking a private 767 vs. flying a smaller plane or commercial flight? I’m glad he went, but wished he would recognize the harm to the environment and cost to his donors.

Posted by: Omar | October 24, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

why is everyone on this blog so negative to people they have never met? You have to know by now there are two side to every story. The media will put a spin on any story to make it look good for whatever side they are on. Neither one of these men are out to do harm to the american people. There is never any one great answer to our economic and governmental problems but we try to do the best that we can. Someone can punch holes in every solution to our troubles that we come up with. There is no reason to think that McCain or Obama are stupid men just because you don’t agree with what they are saying. Most of the Americn people can’t see that there is no answer for health care that is perfect. Someone will always be unhappy with the solution. You have to know the whole problem to find the solution. We just need to do the best we can and not dislike people we don’t know because there take on a situation is different than yours.

Posted by: AMERICA | October 24, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm

To those of you criticizing Obama for taking his private 767… if your parent (and remember that he was raised by this woman, and both his biological parents are dead…this is ALL he has left) was gravely ill and you had the opportunity to avoid the hassles and headaches of commercial flying (given that it’s a 9 hour flight to Hawaii) and could get there on your terms….you know you would do it too.
It’s pretty disgusting how hateful many of you could me. Many of you who probably claim to be moral and Christian. You ought to feel ashamed. It doesn’t matter what your politics are, common decency and compassion are more important.

Posted by: Lourdes | October 24, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm

Senator Obama is our promise to a better USA for Americans and also for every other human being on the planet. It is time for America to shine as she once did so long ago. Senator Obama is that promise. May your Grandmother heal from her illness and be able to stand proudly next to you when you are elected as our next President. You have my vote Senator Obama.

Posted by: Sharon | October 24, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

I wish that Obama’s grandma will recover soon. The good news is that at the time that the media announced that Obama will be visiting her in Hawaii grandma was doing much better, in fact she had alreadt been released form the hospital. We all wish her well.
Now, why Obama has been hiding from the media what was wrong with his grandma? What was the big secret in her case? We all heard what was wrong with Mrs, Reagan, we all hear constant reports by the media about other people of interest. Why is Obama so tight-lipped about her illness?
Somehow, I have the feeling that perhaps grandma was not feeling well, they took her to the hospital to have herself checked out and they released her.
Obama stops his campaign, travels to Hawaii to see grandma DAYS AFTER she was released from the hospital.
Somehow, the Obama secrecy about his grandma’s cause of illness and his after the fact trip to Hawaii makes me suspicious that all this is perhaps Obama “theatrics” as usual.
Perhaps, this Obama attention grabbing “theatrics” is an attempt by Obama to shift the media’s attention and change the discussion from “Ayers”, “Joe The Plumber” and “Gird your loins, man” to… “Obama suspends campaining to visit his ill grandma”.
Obama may in fact a great ACTOR.
Having said that, I wish that both Senator Obama and his grandmother are always in good health.

Posted by: Natasha | October 24, 2008, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm

Obama the magic negro is going to prison.
I’m Tony Rezko and I approve this message

Posted by: Rezko | October 24, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm

Obama is the lowest of low lifes to use his grandma like this.
Everything he does is for one reason. To gain votes.
And if you stupid fools believe otherwise, you’re a bunch of brainwashed idiots.

Posted by: . | October 24, 2008, 6:35 pm 6:35 pm

“To those of you criticizing Obama for taking his private 767… if your parent (and remember that he was raised by this woman, and both his biological parents are dead…this is ALL he has left)”
WRONG! HE HAS YOU, THE LEFT. AND THE MUSLIM LEFT.
IT’S NOT LIKE HE HAS NOTHING “LEFT” HE HAS EVERYTHING “LEFT”.
TAKE THAT UGLY GORILLA WIFE OF HIS BACK TO KENYA WHERE SHE BELONGS!

Posted by: GORILLAS | October 24, 2008, 6:38 pm 6:38 pm

“Senator Obama is our promise to a better USA for Americans and also for every other human being on the planet.”
YEAH RIGHT, TELL ME THAT WHEN YOU’RE LIVING IN A TENT UNDER THE COMRADE OBAMA MARXIST REGIME.

Posted by: GORILLAS | October 24, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm

Obama is faking it to try to gain sympathy you idiots.

Posted by: k | October 24, 2008, 6:44 pm 6:44 pm

God Bless you Barrack & Family Grandma’s are usually nicer than everyone else. God bless her speedy recovery May her live long to see your swearing in January. 09.

Posted by: Raymond | October 24, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm

The do called “mutilated” woman came back and recanted. She has admitted that she lied.

Posted by: Mirthing | October 24, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

MY WIFEY WAS JUST TRYING TO SAY, SHE WOULD ONLY BE PROUD OF AMERICA IF GOOD OLE BUCKY WAS ELECTED PREZ. NOW DON’T BOTHER ME ASKING ABOUT ISSUES ANYMORE. (yes but mister president, it’s time for the State of the Union Address). WELL, JUST RUN THAT HOPE AND CHANGE CAMPAIGN SPEECH BY THOSE SUCKERS AGAIN.

Posted by: . | October 24, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

What’s wrong with half of you people writing? I can’t believe what I’m reading. Our candidate went to visit his elderly, ill grandmother before a hectic week and then the election and half of you are sounding like an animation out of a halloween horror movie with your hate. No wonder America is in such a terrible place, when some of the citizens are such hate mongers. Wake up and ask GOD to help you find where the love has been hidden in your soul. Remember the last commandment, “love your neighbor as you love yourself”. Ever hear of that? I guess not. We are so fortunate to have a young, caring, intelligent man that cares about you and me that will be our next President of the U.S.A. God speed healing to “Grandma” and may God heal your hateful hearts. This bashing has to stop, as it doesn’t say much for the human race! Spend some loving moments with Grandma as most of us have your back.

Posted by: Eileen Sutton | October 24, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

YEAH RIGHT EILEEN, IF IT WAS HILLARY’S OR PALINS GRANDMA YOU OBOTS WOULD SAY ROT IN HELL.
YOU FREAKIN ASSHOLES!

Posted by: WHACK THE OBAMMY! | October 24, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Wishing you well Grandma Toot! You are a beautiful lady. You raised a young boy into a great man who will be leading our country soon. Thank you for instilling the wonderful values, determination, compassion & love that Barack now harbors within. God’s love light & healing hands be with you. You are in our prayers. And finally……
OBAMA ’08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: MonaLisa Harrill | October 24, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm

THAT A$$HOLE COMES TO SEE ME NOW, HE NEVER CARED ABOUT ME.
HE’S ONLY FOR HIMSELF.

Posted by: GRANNY TOOT | October 24, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm

It’s all just an act!! Wake up America–I can’t believe how many dumb people are in this country falling for this ANTI-AMERICAN, SOCIALIST BS!!! Pick out your sun hat because he’s gonna have all your white asses down south picking cotton!!!

Posted by: Tired of Lies | October 24, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm

was Biden inferring that Obama will get whacked?
like JFK?

Posted by: WHACK THE OBAMMY? | October 24, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm

Michelle Obama first lady……ROFL thats funny more like first charcter in the Planet of the Apes” NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT, SHE DOES HAVE A STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO ZERA! BUT NOWHERE NEAR THE SCRUPLES! MICHELLE SHOULD BE BANISHED FROM THE USA.

Posted by: GRANNY TOOT | October 24, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

In response to Brant’s comment (posted October 23, 2008)
Right on Brant!!! I’m right there with you! The truth hurts & people rebel.
Sorry McCain/Palin backers!! ;O(

Posted by: MonaLisa Harrill | October 24, 2008, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm

Comment to Granny Toot, you must of been raised during the great lets hate all creatures that are beautiful and not ugly in mind like you. You deserve to live the life you dish out to others you know not personally. Shame on you! May this country not be viewed as people as un-educated in their thinking as you are. God Bless Obama and his family.

Posted by: Grammy Love | October 24, 2008, 9:08 pm 9:08 pm

My family’s prays are with you Grammy Obama , don’t let go , JOB made a come back , you got to be here to rejoice in the victory of your grand son . What a beauty to see your handy work being portrayed through him in his qualities , and a heart for helping others , we also Love Love First lady Obama .GOD BLESS you Grand ma .
Get well soon

Posted by: Carlene/Caribbean connection | October 24, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm

A family is built on its foundation ..Your Grandmother is yours ! You show me your value as a family man. You did what is right ! Family first !! Wishing you both all the best. I’d be honored to call you President ! God Bless You both !

Posted by: Judy | October 24, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm

My family and i want to wish Grand ma tot all the best , we want her to remember Job in the Bible he never gave up at the end he recieved a double portion of everything , we pray you will be forever young . I want you to be around to rejoice in the victory of looking at your grand son being President of the USA and his beautiful wife First lady Obama who we love dearly she compliments The President . Mr. President Obama this word is for you Use Palsm 91 and remember this GOD Exalts the Humble and this whole election i can say was ordained by GOD . You remind me of David , their was so many more of his brothers to choose from but GOD spicifically choose David , I annoint you now in the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit AMEN meaning ( It Is So ) . Step out and fear not for GOD is with you .We saw the Toilet thrown at you , we saw the torpodo targeted you and nothing could shake you , You stand Presidencial , Classy and Exqusite , don’t shift , do NOT look left nor right , keep looking stright ahead .
GOD BLESS
This is your time , you were chosen and no one can touch you , you are covered under the blood of Jesus Christ .

Posted by: Carlene/Caribbean connection | October 24, 2008, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm

To our next president of the U.S.A. My family and I thank God for the values, respect, and love your grandmother has helped to teach you. To your Wife,your two beautiful children and to you our thoughts and prayers are with you.This is one of those types of choices you will have to make as president and you showed us you can do it. God Bless you

Posted by: robert baker | October 24, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm

My heart goes out to the Obama family in their time of sadness at the graveness of Barack’s grandmother’s illness. I keep you in my prayers and continue to hope that you will remain the man your grandmother envisioned you to be. You’re already there within yourself…now, and soon it will be time for you to show America what it means to be American again. I, for one, am so proud of you, and your grandmother will be watching you from heaven as you guide this country back to the honorable place it used to be. God’s speed for you and your family.

Posted by: Dee | October 24, 2008, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm

God Bless you Sen. Barack, may he cover you, grandma, and the entire family in his Precious Blood. Praying that he will give her strength, and grace, and mercy allow her to see the Grace of God, as he place the USA on a new course for change. Be encouraged, and keep your hand in God’s hand, seek him for guidance as he is with you, and America, we are one, black, white. yellow. May God have mercy on America. God bless America. Looking forward to change, A MOVE OF GOD IS ON THE WAY.

Posted by: Joan U | October 24, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm

President Obama We are from Ohio my wife is working daily 40 plus hours a week with the AFL-CIO,and the Amalgamated Transit Union(A.T.U) in Dayton and we worked With your Campaign for your rally at fifth third field. It makes us very proud to know that we are supporting someone with the true american values(The Family). Looks like to me you have already brought a new look to washington one of respect and values. From our family to yours May God Bless You, our next president

Posted by: robert baker | October 24, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

YOu mean praise Allah and may Obamas’ muslim faith bring him peace and hope at this time of grave illness.

Posted by: Nancy | October 24, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm

Obama is the lowest of low lifes to use his grandma like this.
Everything he does is for one reason. To gain votes.
And if you stupid fools believe otherwise, you’re a bunch of brainwashed idiots.

Posted by: . | October 25, 2008, 1:38 am 1:38 am

November 4th is for your Toot and now our Toot and all those who came before her.
Love, Jo
Daughter of a slave,
great granddaughter of two slave owners.

Posted by: Jo | October 25, 2008, 3:50 am 3:50 am

dashawn,
Shame on you for your harsh remarks at this time!
So what if the plane trip is 10 hours.
Shame on you!

Posted by: allie | October 25, 2008, 7:34 am 7:34 am

I can’t believe that some of you people would stoop so low to get your point accross the things you are saying are of those of no respect and lack of Brains for any self respecting human being. Why if you are so against Obama and his family do you not leave your name for us to see who you are, what are you afraid of? Yes some of you have left names but for god sake this is a site to honor a sick woman who has raised a great man. We are not brainwashed take a look in the mirror tou are the ones that sound like your words came out of someones mouth on the radio!! To be so ignorant in a time when our country needs a great man and you can’t look passed the color of his skin you are the the fools. I am sure from all of us on this site do not judge us for what we believe you are just mad because we are right and we are proud to be on Obamas side. Again Obama I hope your grandmother is doing well and our prayers are with you!!!

Posted by: Melinda | October 25, 2008, 7:45 am 7:45 am

I have stopped watching ABC news and Good Morning America because you are NOT fair and balanced. Start bringing the true facts out about Mr. Obama. He is a slick character and all you people do is hand feed him baby food. You are a disgrace and an insult to the naive television audiances around the globe. All his talks are filled with platitudes and he has no real substance on how he will fix our economy. And get off the Sarah Palin unjustified attacks. How much has Mr. Obama spent on his campaign. Do you ever question his Mrs. on her expenditures. What a Joke. All one sided.

Posted by: Lucille DiBiase | October 25, 2008, 12:32 pm 12:32 pm

Thank God that Senator Obama was blessed to have two sets of Grandparents. They nutured and watched him grow-up to be the person that he is today. I have so much hope for all of us under his leadershi.
I pray that both sets of his grandparents live to see him and the outcome of this historical election.

Posted by: Patricia McGhee | October 25, 2008, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm

“I have stopped watching ABC news and Good Morning America because you are NOT fair and balanced. Start bringing the true facts out about Mr. Obama. He is a slick character and all you people do is hand feed him baby food. You are a disgrace and an insult to the naive television audiances around the globe. All his talks are filled with platitudes and he has no real substance on how he will fix our economy. And get off the Sarah Palin unjustified attacks. How much has Mr. Obama spent on his campaign. Do you ever question his Mrs. on her expenditures. What a Joke. All one sided.”
ABSOLUTELY LUCILLE! FOR THAT AND MANY OTHER RELATED REASONS, I AND MY FRIENDS VOTED AGAINST OBAMA YESTERDAY, HERE IN THE GREAT STATE OF MICHIGAN, ALSO IN TENNESSEE AND FLORIDA!
THANK YOU FOR BEING A VOICE OF REASON!

Posted by: rallph | October 25, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm

Lucille, it’s so blatantly obvious that CNN and MSNBC are pro Obama and trying to influence and throw the election to him.
I quit watching both stations a while ago, totally sickening.
I can’t believe this is happening in America.
some of those clowns, Olberman, Matthews, Roland Martin, Campbell Brown should be fired.

Posted by: rallph | October 25, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm

I truely wish the best for Grandma but I suspect the broken hip is from when Obama threw her under the bus regarding her racist view being a typical white woman.

Posted by: Dave | October 27, 2008, 12:04 am 12:04 am

I don’t really agree with Obama’s socialist agenda, but (thanks to the work of Barney Frank and other socialists in congress) there is no longer much wealth for him to spread. On the other hand, his campaign has been run brilliantly. If Obama can manipulate congress like he manipulates the media and the public, he should be able to get a lot accomplished.

Posted by: Paul | October 27, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm

I hope his grandmother is well.
Check this website out. It simply asks Obama to provide evidence of his elgibility to run for president. The petition goes to all your congress members:
http://www.rallycongress.com/constitutional-qualification/1244/stop-obama-constitutional-crisis
Pass the word. We need answers before the election. I am an Independent and believe that we should stick to the constitution. In the future, it can be amended to allow Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger to run.

Posted by: Kristi Lozano | October 28, 2008, 11:18 pm 11:18 pm

MAY GOD BLESS SENATOR OBAMA, AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. GET WELL, GRANDMOTHER DUNHAM!!!
SINCERELY,
THE PHINISEE’S FAMILY

Posted by: Blaine Phinisee | October 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm

MAY GOD BLESS SENATOR OBAMA, AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. GET WELL, GRANDMOTHER DUNHAM!!!
SINCERELY,
THE PHINISEE’S FAMILY

Posted by: Blaine Phinisee | October 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm

Rest in peace, Mrs. Dunham. You have raised a president, and taught him well.

Posted by: ruth g | November 3, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm

All of you cynical, negative republican fearmongerers should be ashamed of yourselves. The comments made about Obama visiting his dying grandmother were heartless. God rest her soul as she looks down on her dear grandson as he wins the presidency. You all will learn what we Obama supporters already know as you see what a great president Obama will be. Mark my words.

Posted by: ObamaKittyMama | November 4, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am

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