Charlie Gibson's Blogging

I AM SICK AND TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT THE NEEDY/DISGRUNTLED HILLARY SUPPORTERS. THE WOMAN THEY INTERVIEWED (LAST NIGHT/TUESDAY) AFTER HILLARY SPOKE WAS PATHETIC; "I USED TO BE THE ONE WHO DROVE MY FAMILY TO VOTE, NOW THEY WILL PROBALLY BE THE ONES TO TAKE ME TO THE POLLS. HE WILL HAVE TO PROVE TO ME HE HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO BE PRESIDENT!" GIVE ME A BREAK! HOW COULD SHE EVEN CALL HERSELF A DEMOCRAT. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HILLARY'S SPEAK, SHE STOLE THE SHOW-AS WAS EXPECTED.HILLARY CLINTON WOULD NEVER SPEAK ON TV ABOUT NOT VOTING BECAUSE SHE LOST THE NOMINATION.

@ Rusty4011: Look, I'm not one of the partisan commenters on this blog. I don't care who you vote for. But please be careful not to spread misinformation.

Obama was born in the U.S. He's presented his birth certificate multiple times. It's been examined by reporters from Newsweek.

The folks conducting the lawsuit are trying to smear him with swiftboat politics.

I told myself if he did not pick hillary for running mate that I will not vote. I guess I'll save so gas

May, I agree with you, Michelle and Barrack seem to think pretty highly or their ability to transform the world into what it "should" be. Two questions come to mind. #1 What kind of experience at the executive level makes Obama qualified to be the Chief Executive of the most powerful Nation in the world? From what I have seen of Obama's executive experience as documented at the Dem convention, none. #2 Most people are not sure they want a President intent on transforming the "world" much less the US into a world as it "should be".

Beleive me there is nothing to be angry about Hillary was the better choice that the plain truth.

Charlie,

I have always liked and admired your coverage of the news, however I have been disappointed in the negative tenor of the convention coverage. It's not just ABC news, but it seems that the media is obsessed with the controversy with the Clintons rather than the convention as a whole. I know it must be frustrating only having only little more than 1 hour per night to cover everything, but it might be better to show more of the speeches and less commentary over political infighting that has little to do with the issues. At the very least I hope you all are at least as harsh during the Republican convention.

@ Carol Roche: I don't understand. One of the reasons Hillary had such a tough time was that people put her up against a double standard, insisting that she be tough, but then criticizing her for not being "feminine enough."

So if that frustrates you - and I'm assuming it does, given your implied support for Hillary - why make the same sort of argument against Obama, saying he's not Afro-American enough? He's certainly had to deal with the stereotypes that come with his skin color, just as Hillary had dealt with the prejudices that came with her gender. If a double standard is ugly in one case, why is it any less disgusting in the other?

I guess every can make there own puppet on a sting or call it there own transformation they created that person called Obama, go pull his strings now.

The convention has been dissapointing to date, with the exception of Hilary's speech. And yes, it does seem as though she is campaigning to obtain a position in the Obama administration - if that ever comes to pass. However, I have to disagree with George S. and state that I do question Hilary's sincerity regarding her support for Obama. I believe that she is "going along" with the program of the Dems in order not to raise any more eyebrows. A deal has been struck, so to speak, and she is reading her script and saying her lines. I do believe that she is faithful to her Democratic ideals, just not to Obama. In addition, let's face it - she has made more news and become more of a focus in this convention than Obama himself! Think about it - why will she be in Toledo for Obama's speech? Because it's too tough being there tonight, and seeing someone else take the place she once lobbied the American people for. Obama has a lot of ground to gain if he wants to win the election in November so he better start working fast. People won't forget Hilary anytime soon, and he has to overcome that.

Clinton is still angry and he is NOT for Obama and going to have a hard time hiding this.Clinton ----BILLY is a has been he is a jerk and should not have even been invited to speakkkkkkk His wife is twice the person he is....She lost and it is over she has to do this for him for she would NEVER stand a chance again if she didn't....

Charlie,
Normally I am one of you biggest fans. I TiVo your broadcast everyday so that if I get home late I can still watch. Tonight however, was not your best showing. If I wanted to watch the roll call I would watch CNN, Fox, or PBS. If you wanted to listen to each state vote, and speak of the greatness of their particular state a special report would have been prudent. Instead ABC decided to focus strictly on the convention during the World News broadcast. Another option is to allocate more than an hour for the convention later in the evening.
I hope that tomorrow, even though later the same night the first black Presidential nominee will speak, ABC's World News actually focuses on the World (or even national) news.

Charlie:
We have loved you on air for many of the years of your career. Although we love you we are not so sure about ABC news. Did they or you report the comment from Lou Dobbs commenting about his new colleagues are in tank in favor of Obama? Or how about the on air comment from Mr. Brokaw at NBC about the most recent poll showed Obama 6 point ahead of Mr. McCain when in fact the most recent polls show McCain ahead as you know. We the loyal viewers love your newscast but tell us all the stories, especially when a competitor or two get it right and wrong so to speak.

Tell us the truth and let us decide rather than favoring Mr. Obama. remember contrary to popular media spin, many of us do not think George W. Bush has been a lousy President. It takes courage to stand up against the media and constant harranging by the other party. I'd say he's done OK having those factions clearly and totally against anything he does.

Maybe it's Bush's fault that Hillary did not make it?

Best regards,

DH

Hey Charlie – What happened to the reporter who was arrested during Brian Ross’s piece on Wednesday night? I can’t believe the policeman put his hands around his neck.

gary | Aug 27, 2008 6:52:28 PM

Why shouldn't Michelle and Barrack seem to think pretty highly or their ability to transform the world into what it "should" be. Every one who has ever been in their place thought the same thing. Don't even get me started with Mr.Bill he thinks he is the air that everyone breathe.

Sorry guys. It's Bill that is reported will not be in attendance for Obama's speech. Like I said, she may have to stick to the plan, but hey - he was already Mr. President!

Charlie,

I love to watch you on GMA and I still love watching you on ABC News every night.

Charlie....so glad you are continuing the blog. I have looked forward to the post all day. I too have read all of the responses each day....very interesting.

I think the response that caught my attention the most has been the one where someone has decided not to vote because their personal choice was not selected for VP. I'm honestly not trying to be judgmental, but an attitude like this is disturbing to me. My favorite candidate isn't even on either ticket, but I'm still proud enough of my vote to use it on election day.

Our nation is so great and even when we do not agree with this decision or that decision made by our government, we still owe our nation, our children, and our fellow Americans our vote.

I'm not only proud but blessed to live in a country where we are given this right. My ancestors, including my father, sacrificed and fought too hard for this nation for me to throw that part of my rights away.

Looking forward to tomorrow's article....

Charlie -

As a former ABC NEWS producer who worked with you and spent many a day staking out a story just like Asa Eslocker, I too urge you to keep the producer arrest story in the news..What happened to the first amendment?

Jane Bartnett
ABC NEWS WASH Alum

Extremely happy to be able to tell you how much I enjoy you and value your opinion on all newscasts.

As professional reporters,I hope you and your colleagues treat both nominated candidates equally.