What he said in California last week was stupid.

But -- damn -- THAT speech was really, truly first rate. Really good! If he can turn this debacle around to his advantage the way that clip suggest he might just be able to do ... well, I will be much more than amazed.

Incredible stuff. Just unbelievable.

I DO NOT AGREE WITH EVERYTHING OBAMA
BELIEVE, BUT HE IS IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE,
AND SEN. CLINTON AND SEN. IS NOT. POOR
PEOPLE AND MIDDLE CLASS, ARE VERY BITTER. NO JOBS, GAS PRICES BEING PUT OUT OF THIER HOMES. HELLO!!

"First of all, lets all just take a pill and chill out until we find out what context this was said in, if it was really said at all. And if it was, I am from Pennsylvania, and I agree with him.
I know a heck of a lot of people who are bitter about a lot of things from lack of jobs, low salaries, poor or no health care. Yes, some of us are bitter thanks to George W. Bush. And I know some people who have turned bitter enough to have done things they later regretted in frustration. Truck drivers in PA are thinking about throwing in the towel and leaving their trucks sitting right where they are. I don't know about you but that sounds a bit on the bitter side to me.
So if you aren't from Pennsylvania, just shut up because you have no right to speak for us. And if you are from Pennsylvania and you don't agree with Senator Obama, then you must be a doctor or lawyer pulling in $100,000 a year or more. "

Politics is a horrible way to have to live. I give all these politicians lots of kudos for putting their stuff out there. Obama's words weren't the best choice of words, but this is not a major issue. I have greater things I am concerned about. Read the cover of Time this week about Obama's mother. Now that is something folks.

from swimming freestyle:

Barack Obama is a remarkably eloquent man and turning into a remarkably capable politician. But if the Senator believes it's smart to insult voters from a state critical to your success, he's hit one of the worst false notes yet in his campaign.

Yeah, I know what his campaign said, and that may have been what he meant. But a sophisticated candidate doesn't refer to voters in language that can be construed as derogatory or insulting. Obama asserted Pennsylvania voters are bitter and so simple and lacking in maturity and intelligence that they address their frustration by clinging to primitive and reactionary crutches rather than addressing their problems in constructive ways.

It's divisive. And not the way to attract the voters you need most.

He is right on and he knows what we are going through ,he can relate to us the other two are so far above us they have no clue.....He listens and understands what people are saying.
Great and Thank you.................

I'm so glad he said it. Go Obama!

I live in the midwest. We all talk about the same things that Obama said last week. Many people acknowledge that the bitterness and looking to religion and worrying about their guns, ect., is a substitute for the helplessness in our lives as jobs leave.
A few years ago 3 of the major factories left for Mexico and China out of 4. Mental Health facilities were packed because of the depression from the fall out.
A year later the 4th left for Mexico.
There is nothing to replace them except for minimum wage retail.
We are not stupid. We know what is happening and why. And we know full well that people look for comfort and distractions to deal.
The only thing I don't understand is why people would turn to the Clintons, who are responsible for the jobs leaving in the first place along with the republicans.
So, yeah, Obama is right and on target to begin with.
To trash him for saying what we all say ourselves is ridiculous.

I read this posts from his supporters saying things like "oooo, Obama is right", and "ooo, he is so in touch with the people", and I want to gag! This Obama has lied repeatedly, and now he has made more condescending comments to the good people of Penn. And you want to accept this? And he is trying to squirm out of this the way he usually does, by saying "oh, that's not what I meant", and then trying to change the subject. How can you be so gullible to fall for this mans koolaid, how??????

It's one thing to simply react to a problem or to an emotion or to frustration, but it's quite another to understand it's roots!
Barack understands the underlying causes of anger, frustration, and resentment. And only someone who understands can bring about a lasting change!

So like I said we realy didn't hear or know what he said he put down working class people and guess what they know just what he saying.

I live in Pennsylvania and think that Obama's intended message is accurate - Pennsylvanians are frustrated about loss of jobs, the economy,etc. HOWEVER, as a politician, he should know to use different words to make his point. Pennsylvanians are frustrated, and rightfully so, but not bitter. I think his choice of the word "bitter" is insulting to hard working blue collar Pennsylvanians. I find it to be indeed an elitist choice of words.

The puppet candidate strikes again! Will the real Obama please stand up? Oh, that was the real Obama at the chardonnay tasting in California last week..better do a speech to fix the real Obama that came out. That was the real Obama sitting in the pews listening to his dear friend Rev. Wright, no problem, Obama will make a grand wonderful speech on race and America will forget that Obama is a bitter radical left wing small town hater.

I want to see how he makes this all about Hillary .Lets see if it stays in the news night and day like they do to Hillary .

Bishop, guess what. this is not about Hillary.
Believe it or not, not everything is about Hillary.

People who think Obama is not rich ( you all are mistaken)

He made cloe to $1M last year and will easily make $3M this year with 2 books selling great.

Also he lives in a $1M plus mansion. Thanks to Rezko

His pastor too got a $1.6M mansion for retirement. I think he is the one who preached hatred and said US does not take care of poor ... He is so poort. YOU RIGHT.

Obama will end up to be one of the richest politician in history when he reaches Hillary's age.

So do not be jealous about Hillary.

Again, this is not about Hillary.
Yes, the Obama's made money from his books.
But, so did others who wrote books.

Nature abhors a vacuum! That's the one thing Hillary just doesn't understand. There can only be 1 Clinton (that was Bill). Bill is a brilliant man, but I'm sorry to say that Hillary is just not Bill!

Hillary has completely lost it! McCain is a confused man! What I find astonishing and reflective of out of touch mode with the American people is their attack on Obama for being bold and courageous enough to acknowledge the obvious. Hillary must be too in touch with the people with her $109 million income. McCain must be in touch with Americans who are losing their homes and dreams to foreclosures when he offers a hands-off solution to what is obviously the biggest economic and moral crisis of this decade. Americans are more embittered by the political silliness that politicizes the true state of their affairs. I am bitter and if there is any American who is not bitter, he/she must be part of the reason for my bitterness. GO OBAMA!

From PA (born and raised) now living in IN....
Barack hit this one out of the park!

And I don't believe the people of PA (we're not that complicated) are offended by TRUTH!
The true elitist are the ones that jumped on the remark to put it through the negative spin cycle.

I'm extremely fortunate in my situation, and I thank God every day, however, I have family and friends NOT so fortunate, and YES, they're bitter and frustrated. Enjoying life has become a struggle. BUT....you can't take away their religion and you can't take away their guns!

If the good folks in Pennsylvania won't bring this home, we in Indiana will!!