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Obama on "Ellen"
February 28, 2008 6:18 AM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illi., taped an interview with the talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres from a campaign stop in Duncanville, Texas.
Ellen reminded Obama of their joint on-air boogie in October, to which Obama chalked up to a good luck charm of sorts, "We were kind of in a slump until I was dancing on the show – my poll numbers skyrocketed after that."
Obama gave an update on kicking his habit of smoking, confirming that he has been successful thus far. "I've been chewing on this Nicorette, which tastes like you’re chewing on ground pepper – but it does help."
Ellen asked Obama what his first day in the White House would be like – if he were to win the nomination and then the general election.
"Well for of all I think I'll just go into the Oval Office and sit at the desk and say, 'Wow, this is really cool,'" Obama joked.
The Senator then got serious and gave his stock answer – that he'd call in the join chefs of staff to start talking about getting troops out of Iraq in a safe way.
Obama's interview – which will air Thursday morning – comes just three days after Ellen made a cameo appearance, via satellite, at a Hillary Clinton fundraiser in DC.
The Obama campaign said that the timing is not at all linked – that Obama's interview had been on the books for awhile.
February 28, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (43)
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Yeah, the Ellen boogie session did do it. That combined with the 1st Obama Girl video. Took him from a <20% candidate like Edwards to rockstar status.
Posted by: ROB | Feb 28, 2008 7:29:32 AM
SAM DONALSON WHO WANTS YOU TO GO FRIST SHOWED thats HOW SUPIT HE IS, PROVES IT HOW THE MIDIA COVERAGE IS. GOING TWO THE OTHER SIDE AND GMC SHAME ON YOU THIS MORNING I WILL NOT BE TIVO YOUR SHOW NOW HOW FUNNY IS THAT IF E1 START TO TUNE YOU OUT......... JOYCE T
Posted by: joyce | Feb 28, 2008 7:38:08 AM
Obama 2008
From the 1st. Time we saw Obama play his role--we saw the real thru his struggles which brought a glow of promise to our soul..
This man who came from seem like nothing at all--has made his way to America to heed the call..
The call to become what he was born for--that is the president of the US and so much more.
In 2004 Obama gave us a taste at the Democratic Convention--as he spoke proudly to the nation..
He let Us see what a real democrat should be--as he spoke so personal, I felt he was only speaking to me..
As I looked and listen that day I saw a light--a light that beamed change so bright..
The world saw something different than we have today--saw a strength filling our ears with a hope of change someday..
Everyone saw and heard--as Obama spoke the world leaned on every word..
When Obama came to the end of what he had to say--Democrats were not the only ones who felt, finally a man who thinks the right way..
We felt that this humble man had brought to politics, something new--and if he’d run for President a lot of positive changing, he would do..
But there are a lot of changes to be done--right now this second the congress needs to be won..
We need to get some Democrats that will work more than 3 days a week--we need to vote those self serving Republicans from their seats..
Send some congresspersons that don’t mind walking the halls--that don’t mind serving the voter, carrying the political ball..
Its time to make some changes scream them loud--don’t get lost in your own political crowd..
Republicans remember why we voted for you--or soon you will be getting your just dues..
Even your own people want you to change the way you serve Us--its harsh, unfair, selfish, and rough..
Its time for a change in this United States--
By; Patricia 10/23/06--4am
Posted by: Patricia Robinson | Feb 28, 2008 7:52:16 AM
OBAMA's struggles? He has had privelige compared to us....
Anyhow, Ellen strongly supports HILLARY as I do.
Posted by: maria | Feb 28, 2008 8:26:17 AM
Looks like Obama is making the celebribty rounds - how ridiculous! SNL, Ellen, Entertainment Tonight - really this reminds me of groupies flocking to their graven image not informed voters looking at a serious Presidential candidate.
Posted by: Crandall | Feb 28, 2008 8:51:30 AM
Dont hate the playa hate the game...
Obama '08
Posted by: chris | Feb 28, 2008 8:56:44 AM
well now that Mccain has Bloomberg behind him he is going to kick your guys but why do you think mccain is also wanting to back out of public money this is who the MSM has wanted and who we will have for a president
Blooberg is not running for president becuse Hillary is so far behind.So if you think Obamais going to be president think again. The republicans know how to close rank that is why they get the office more then the democrat's I guess Obama listened to the losers backing him . To bad he couldn,t wait his turn.
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 28, 2008 9:22:50 AM
If Hillary is defeated is will be because of sexism, raceism and the medias appetite for sensationalism. The media has been beating up on Hillary for 16 years with personal insults and adding an insulting spin to everything she says and does. The media has forgotten how to be real journalists and how to do investigative journalism. They are ignoring Obama's crappy voting record in Illinois, voting present instead of yes or no. He didn't vote to stop strip joints and bars from locating near schools. He did a crappy job of trying to protect citizens from a neuclear power plant in Illinois(his state) and he tried to blame Hillary for voting for his bill that he wrote. HELLO! He has all the media, the majority of blacks(who have forgotten the people who have helped them in the past-what a slap in the face), the Kennedy machine trying to resurrect itself on the coat tails of Obama, stolen speeches,circulations of false accusations in the mail against Hillary for just some of the goings on. For this Michelle Obama says she is finally proud to be an American. Well, guess what, this makes me ashamed to be an American.
Posted by: Bobbie | Feb 28, 2008 9:26:05 AM
I think its time for a revolution
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 28, 2008 9:28:04 AM
MCCain is going to be our next President Obama can,t beat the republican machine now that they believe Hillary is out they will join ranks you will see MSM loves MCCain they hate the Clinton's cause they believe Clinton took the office from Bush sr. polls do you really believe that 70% of us wanted the Iraq war. and were behind Bush a movement is not going to get us the white house unless we can drag that movement to the white house .
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 28, 2008 9:43:27 AM
Yeah, sexism is what took her 30+ point in the polls and made it disappear over a matter of months. Give me a break.
Obama's plans are as detailed as Hillary's, if not more so. He's been in elected office longer than she has. He's accomplished more significant things in the US Senate over a shorter period of time. And he's running a pro-level campaign while she's stuck in AAA.
Posted by: Jake | Feb 28, 2008 9:46:48 AM
Wow.. you Hillary supporters sound really hateful! It's funny, you guys are out spent, out maneuvered, and out campaigned, and as a consequence now she's practically out of the race. Why? because while Obama supporters were coalescing around a common purpose, CHANGE, HRC supporters where being hate mongers, divisive to the Democratic party, femenist activists, lacking in judgement, lacking in planning, lacking in authenticity and lacking in theme. Just the sheer arrogance of Mark Penn and the campaign makes you know what kind of Presidency she would have. Just read the blogs... you guys are STILL hateful of Obama, even though you're down11 contests... meanwhile Obama and his grassroots supporters like me show gracefulness to our opponents. Haven't you guys learned anything??? Anyway... God bless America!
OBAMA '08
Posted by: ThyWillBeDone | Feb 28, 2008 9:49:32 AM
Hillary is a joke, a really dirty and disgusting one too
Posted by: chris | Feb 28, 2008 9:54:54 AM
She will still be a senator all you people that disgrace Hillary disgrace me"
Your like a baby that still coughs inside the womb
I see fear of something you can't see "
The darkness from within your mother"who you think should be at home with you"
When it is time to let her lead"
Please step out of her it is time to grow"
Up Children"!
Posted by: richard sievert | Feb 28, 2008 10:12:20 AM
>>>>HELLO! He has all the media, the majority of blacks(who have forgotten the people who have helped them in the past-what a slap in the face),<<<
Excuse me? Who slapped whom? Who helped whom? ------ Bill Clinton with his 40+% 'mandate' would never have made it out of Arkansas without the active, very steady support of the black community. Actually Clinton couldn't do much of substance for that group of voters while in office (large Rep. majority after his first two years) but the Clintons did give respect and recognition, which counts for a lot. But then, when the first cracks in that support came after Sen. Obama started seeming more viable, the Clintons tossed the entire community under the bus .. playing the race card, diminishing a very viable black candidate, and starting with the first of their many "oh, but those votes don't count." If Hillary and Bill had continued to give respect, I think the vote percentages would have been quite different for her, at least among the older voters (as has been true for other voting blocks). I'm white by the way, but have worked with and in the black community in various parts of the nation. As much as any of this can be generalized, I'd say that those voters are far, far more loyal than many other sub-groups. But, for unfortunately good reason, they are also very quick to recognize falsity, being used, and being demeaned. It's the Clintons who did the slapping.
Posted by: Elizabeth | Feb 28, 2008 10:13:53 AM
How'd that Republican machine do in 2006?
Also Bloomberg left the Republican party and is now an independent, so we have no idea who he will support (probably neither). It should also be noted that Obama and Bloomberg had lunch a couple months ago.
Posted by: Greg | Feb 28, 2008 10:15:56 AM
MCCain will be supported by Bloomberg and Chris ad Andrea and washington watch and see
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 28, 2008 11:05:15 AM
Well at least Hillary isnt trying to get on Oprah and I hope she never does !! Figures Obama would horn in on Ellen after the Hillary incident.
Here is some basic math Nominate Obama after knocking out Hillary== equals obama vs McCain ==equals McCain wins because Obama doesn't have the experience or knowledge to lead the free world. The media has helped create him and ultimately it will dismantle him after he botches a few situations. Just remember then that you all helped to get this "Golden Boy" elected.
Posted by: jimbo | Feb 28, 2008 12:20:22 PM
Hillary isn't trying to get on Oprah? What does she have against Oprah?
Think before you talk. Don't become the reason why Hillary deserves to lose. Although she does, with or without ranting supporters like you.
Notice how Obama is a unifier by being friendly with Ellen whose stunt supposedly gave Hillary a boost. And your words, "Hillary isnt trying to get on Oprah". The latter's leadership in unifying people, or lack of, is reflected fully in your rant.
Posted by: Ted | Feb 28, 2008 1:08:58 PM
I am a hillary supporter voting for mccain if she looses the nomination.
Posted by: stella | Feb 28, 2008 1:56:04 PM
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