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Obama Accepts Democratic Presidential Nod Save Email Print
Posted: 9:50 PM Aug 28, 2008
Last Updated: 11:44 PM Aug 28, 2008
Reporter: Dave Jordan

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Some 84,000 people packed Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High to see Barack Obama make history.

The Illinois senator has become the first African American to accept the presidential nomination of a major political party.

Local officials say the stadium held more than its normal capacity for Denver Bronco football games because many extra seats were placed on the field.

There were constant flashes throughout the stadium from those
trying to get a visual record of the event.

When Obama's speech concluded, pyrotechnics spewed from the rear
of the podium. Streamers dropped on Obama, his family and running
mate Joe Biden and his wife, who joined him in waving to the crowd.

Obama says the nation has had enough of "broken politics" and "the failed policies of George W. Bush."

Obama promised to cut taxes for nearly all working-class
families, end the war in Iraq and break America's dependence on
Mideast oil within a decade.

He also attempted to link his criticism of President Bush to
John McCain. He said McCain is worthy of respect for his service to
the nation, but that when it comes to the problems of working
people, McCain "just doesn't get it."

He said electing McCain would mean four more years of the last
eight and that he welcomes a debate on the issues.

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Posted by: No Ebonics Here Location: Not The Projects on Aug 29, 2008 at 02:35 PM
@@@, it's "sorry about YOUR luck".

Posted by: Yes We Can! on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Red State- There is no irony to see. I said, and I believe, that Obama is an exception to the poverty rule. Are there other people who are poor yet make it in this country? Absolutely! Is that the norm? Not even close. I am really happy that you seem to have overcome your background of poverty. I wish that all children were able to do that. I believe that Obama will equip more people to be able to rise above. I believe that he will give all children a good education. I'm from Washington Co. too. Do you think that the children that live here have the same chance that those from other parts of this country have? Obama wants to give the impoverished in OUR county the same things that children five counties over have. McCain's only goal is to keep the war in Iraq going and to sleep with big businesses. Do you have anything invested in either of those things?

Posted by: Question Location: NC on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:09 AM
How is Mr. Obama the first African-American? Isn't his Mother white?

Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on Aug 29, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Where were his college days on the video??? The "Great Gadsby" strikes again. Just like Jimmy Carter, soaring rhetoric and no substance. Jimmy Carter disdained the military and ruined it. Obama feels the same way. With no national security you have no economic security. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

Posted by: Red State Location: Washington Co. on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:43 AM
YWC - Do you not see the irony in your own post? Obama was born into a poor family without political connections. In what way was he any different than any other poor child in this country? Raised partially by a single mother, mostly by older grandparents, no father in the home, hapless youth, he used drugs, so on and on. Unfortunately that describes a large percentage of children from poor families. He is not the exception to some illusionary rule. He is simply proof of what this country has to offer, if only we try. Exagerrated yes. Not everyone who tries hard is going to make it as far as he has, but we can certainly overcome the inconvenience of simply being poor. I speak from experience. Not many people grew up more poor than I did. I'm not a nominee for President, but have managed to live a good and prosperous life by faith, hard work, determination, and refusal to accept less of myself. My children have the advantage of seeing that work ethic. It's a matter of priorities.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Having come from a poor family..what? You mean I had no opportunity to go to school and even college? What country are you from? I worked hard and paid for my own college. I worked two jobs while in college and graduated. I give money now to my parents and brothers so they can afford groceries. Obama gives nothing to his half brother, fact. Trust me, I get it, you don't. There are plenty of opportunities for African Americans, trust me, just ask.

Posted by: Red State Location: Washington Co. on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:25 AM
VBush - you hit the nail on the head. Obama is a contradiction unto himself. I give him his props on making history. His nomination proves we're not the racist country that many still want us to be. In his speech last night, he said that his single mother raised him on food stamps in order to continue her education, but still managed to send him to the best schools in the country on scholarships. Then in the next breath said he wouldn't allow this country to be a place where every child didn't have that opportunity. Well, his parents were not special or well connected or rich and he had the opportunity. Some of his statements and promises last night were preposterous. He said he would eliminate programs that didn't work. When has a Democrat EVER eliminated a govt. program? Sure, we can agree on AK-47s, but what about handguns? That's what he wants to ban, or used to before he changed his position ot match SCOTUS. The rhetoric is proven dishonest when you know the facts. TBC...

Posted by: Rob Location: NC on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:22 AM
I believe that last nights nausating ego trip in Denver was actually the coronation of King Barrack and High Holy Priestess Queen Michelle.

Posted by: @@@ Location: NC on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:07 AM
To Dave, NO you wish he would have declined the nomination, sorry about YOU luck.

Posted by: Yes We Can! on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:32 AM
When people are born into poverty they aren't always given the opportunities that Obama was given. He realizes that he is the exception to the rule and he is appreciative of that. Without the help of a country united, children born into poor families don't stand a chance. If you (general) don't think that that's your problem then you (general) just don't get it.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Not only can he enunciate but he reads from the teleprompter like a pro. Obama, save our country, we don't pay enough for taxes and will pay more, yes, gas can be higher, give us higher prices, we like arab fuel, let the gays get married and wreck the family, its OK, we don't believe in god, take god off our coins and currencey, its just not fair to muslems. Get it? This is the real liberal party. Don't be misguided. Oh, McCain is old and 4 more years of Bush....paaaleasse

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Aug 29, 2008 at 07:41 AM
In Obama's speech last night and Biden's the night before both were very similar in their contradictions. They both put up videos and pronounced themselves as coming from meager backgrounds of hard work, toughness, and self reliance, yet as in typical liberal fashion followed up with more of the 'nanny state' mantra. We will take care of you, blah blah blah. Why don't they get it? The very principals that they claim they were raised under are eliminated with the policies they propose to put into play. I believe that Obama does care, but it is Obama that "doesn't get it".

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 07:19 AM
If you think times are tough now, you ain't seen nothing yet, if obama gets elected.

Posted by: plain truth Location: greenville on Aug 29, 2008 at 06:47 AM
When will these liberal media outlets start reporting the news fairly? This is like the propaganda left over from the cold war.

Posted by: Mike Location: Edenton on Aug 29, 2008 at 05:26 AM
It will be interesting to see if the media will give McCain and the Republican Convention as much attention and hoopla as they have thier poster child, Obama and friends.

Posted by: love obama on Aug 29, 2008 at 05:24 AM
What a dynamic DNC. I watched most of the early evening on PBS, and there was very good coverage, as well as positive comments. It has been nice to watch and share a part of history with my teenagers. It gives us hope for at least the next 2 years as they are in high school and college. I don't know how anyone could not have taken something positve, unless ignorance of what Bush has done to the GOP. The democratic party will bring America together (except those so ignorant to not see we need change and bring hope). Unless you are rich, or with no children to raise, maybe some are doing well and have not been affected by the horrible economy, but our family has...and we need to see a better America for tomorrow.

Posted by: Rob Location: Nc on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Change is coming. Believe it. Be careful what you wish for.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Legrande; That was an excellent description of Mathews and Olberman! I could actually picture those two boobs even if I had never had the displeasure.

Posted by: Vet4Obama Location: Greenville on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:16 AM
WITN, instead of horribly 'interpreting' Obama's speech, how about you post it and let the people read it for themselves? It was a great speech that clearly defines the issues he stands for.

Posted by: Dave Location: Greenville on Aug 29, 2008 at 12:04 AM
He accepted? Huh, I was sure that he would have declined the nomination.

Posted by: Steve Location: Kinston on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:46 PM
I listened intently to Obama's acceptance speech. I was impressed with the substance and the ideas he put forth to make America a greater nation. Then I remembered that he was rated the most liberal senator(in his first term, no less)in the Federal government. I may be crazy, but I am not stupid. I know that politicians will promise you the moon and steal your wallet. The most liberal ones are usually the biggest thieves. I came back quickly to my senses.

Posted by: Gary Location: Edenton on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Well it is official now. The democratic party has lost what little bit of mind they had.

POST EDITED


Posted by: LeGrande Location: Washington on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Brokaw has been the best covering the convention. Last of the old guard that still does it right. Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman look like two guys that played slots all night at a strip bar, slept in their clothes, and are sobering up while waiting for the waitress at Denny's to give them menus...there's lots of intelligent conversation to be made at political events...you just have to want to be intelligent instead of self absorbed. This convention had been one "dog faced boy" shy of a freak show. Let's hope the Republicans get it and the media backs up a bit.

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