I thought Obama was magnificent on The View today!!!

[againes654]

He is so captivating! Whoopi asked him what would be the first 3 things he would do if he were elected.

1. Call all national security advisers together to draw up plans to responsibly start removing troops from Iraq.

2. Make health care available to all Americans.

3. Evaluate the energy crisis.

He also handled Elisabeth with ease as he handles all problems. He will make an amazing President!!!

[Coexist]

1. he is so level-headed

he does not shy away from his 'enemies'.

[Blue_Roses]

2. Awesome interview!!!!

:bounce:

[2rth2pwr]

3. {Swooon}

[againes654]

9. Let me ask you a question that I am sure you won't answer

I listed actual policy that he said. How is that swooning?? How is that drinking kool aid? The 3 things that I listed are important to me, and this country, and he addressed them. Why do you have a problem with that?

[The Wielding Truth]

11. Post doesn't say it was sarcastic. I can see anyone

swooning over a candidate that is actually making sense and saying what we need to hear. Change and open government? {swoon}

[2rth2pwr]

12. And he's so handsome!

[cliffordu]

17. Don't you need to go to therapy for that

compulsive pastorbation issue??

[2rth2pwr]

21. The instinct for unity is strong with this one.

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[Justitia]

4. He did great & everyone was very responsive to him. It was a rare good day to watch "The View". nt

[Cha]

23. Whoopi is for hilary so was

Whoopi neutral and I take it she didn't swoon? :)

[Justitia]

48. Whoopi did have a weird expression the whole time. I had trouble reading it.

I'd like to say "neutral", but that wasn't really it either.

It was an inscrutable look, but not so interesting as one would care what she was thinking.

LOL - I've probably just over-analyzed it, I'd say just chalk it up to Whoopi Weirdness.

[ecstatic]

52. I think it's that look someone has while realizing they're on the wrong side

Monday morning she will be switching to Obama.

[helderheid]

53. That's how I read her expression as well.

[Cha]

66. Thanks, appreciate that

analysis! Maybe she was thinking, "why did I ever change my mind?" :think:

[dkf]

5. Evaluate the energy crisis...thank GOD!

And please please no short term solutions and no oil bashing.

If we really want to screw big oil, convert to solar and other renewables. That is the only solution.

[Oleladylib]

6. Wow..my endorsement for Elizabeth's replacement...finally!

[SammyWinstonJack]

29. ...

:spray:

[Cant trust em]

7. Maybe this will get him some of the women's vote.

If he could pull in another 10% off of Hillary's lead in this demographic it would give him a couple of points in the primary.

[Blue_Roses]

8. it will definitely help...

:)

[burythehatchet]

13. He's not running against Hillary. He's running against Muckain

We need to focus on reality instead of this fantasy, media created tight race.

[Cant trust em]

16. For the time being, he's running against both

but I do understand your point.

[bagimin]

10. "He's just too good to be true"...

so said my wife after View telecast.

[The Wielding Truth]

14. He let's you believe again. Doesn't he?

[2rth2pwr]

15. When did you come to Obama?

[merh]

18. Jealous much?

:rofl:

[SammyWinstonJack]

30. Actually no he doesn't.

:shrug:

[againes654]

42. Why?

Do you care to explain why? I am curious why someone as conservative as Elisabeth can see good in Obama, but some Democrats don't? Do you have a reason?

[The Wielding Truth]

51. How much time have you given to studying him and his record?

It is a steady work for improvement and government cohesiveness. I know he was not my first or even second choice, but maybe he should have been. He reaches towards a place we what a leader to reach. He isn't just in our corner or theirs, he sees no corners. He seems to seek the best way for all of us.

If I'm wrong and I'm taking a chance, I'd rather chance what I know about Obama than what I know about McCain.

You don't have to love him. He will be our employee not our spouse. I think he can do the job. He's not in this alone, and that's another thing I like. He takes us into our own government. He's not afraid of Democracy and he's responsible enough to not scare off the RW's fear of Socialism.


He's got more charm and consistency than Hillary and he can out cool and outwit McCain. He is still growing and has not yet jaded or corrupted.

He might yet impress you, if you consider his potential and stop making him jump through hoops. In the bigger picture < compared to anything in the * mold he is # near perfect.

[Cant trust em]

20. sadly, that's why some criticize him

He's too good. Too perfect. Sooner or later the bubble will pop. That's why I support a more boring, uninspiring candidate.

What crap.

[Cha]

25. Yeah, but Obama says he's not perfect and

he's not. Someone at work told me weeks ago when we were discussing .."He's not perfect!" I said, "SO!"

[Cant trust em]

32. It's amazing to me that people will vote against him just because of anti-hype

It's like not specifically not listening to the Beatles because they're the most popular band ever.

[Cha]

38. The Beatles...and it turns out

they were and are humanoids like everyone else. ;)

[knixphan]

74. perfect analogy.

[Cha]

24. That's 'cause we haven't had

anything that good in a long time. I felt and still feel that way about Dean, Kerry, and Gore..to name a few brilliant Progressives.

[Oleladylib]

55. That should be of concern-in today's politics.

[City Lights]

19. I thought so too.

I was very impressed with him today and believe he'll be an outstanding president.

[Cha]

27. Hey, No Surrender!

Is there anything that Whoopi or elizabeth said to him that you can recall? :hi:

[City Lights]

44. Hiya, zidzi!

Others in this thread have done a good job of summarizing. You probably have heard by now that Barbara made some comment about him being sexy. Elisabeth brought up taxes and he reiterated that he wants to roll back Bush's tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Sherri (I think that's her name - I'm not a regular viewer of The View) made some comment to Barbara about this affecting her.

The Wright issue was discussed. He asked Elisabeth how she would like it if the only impression people had of her was a 30-second clip of the 5 stupidest things she's ever said. :rofl:

Someone asked him if Michelle would sit in on policy meetings. He said she wouldn't and that her focus would be their own children, and most likely, other children's issues.

They also said they wanted him to come on again, to which he said he would. He also said they should invite Michelle on cause she'd dish the dirt with them.

It really was great and I hope to catch a repeat somewhere. :hi:

[Cha]

68. Thanks, No Surrender! I'm at

work still and didn't get any of that good stuff you just revealed:D

:hi: Priceless!

[ClayZ]

79. Your wish is my command!

Obama on the View today!

Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPTl4s_xIDY

Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1P1F064gIs


Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1P1F064gIs

[Cha]

22. I was truely wondering how

Obama would handle hasslebeck. I knew it would be with ease but I was hoping she wouldn't get all "Threw his Grandmother under the bus" on him like she said in the past as reported on DU.

Any juicy details for us work rats?

[merh]

26. She kept trying to throw out the right wing talking points and

to get all indignant. He calmly responded to the points, I have to find a the video, I could have sworn she said at the end that she would be campaigning for him. Now don't quote me, but I think she did, I think he won her over. I could be wrong - I'm going to find the video and watch it again.

[Cha]

28. You're sweet, merh!

And yes, Give Peas A Chance!

[DevonRex]

31. I heard it too!!!

You're quite right. She DID say that. I'm still wandering around in a daze. Good LORD, all my fundamental beliefs just went up in smoke when she said that. Up is down. Down is up. Elizabeth is smart.

[woolldog]

50. Hasselback was joking, people.

She's not going to vote for O

[Oleladylib]

57. not for a minute smart....dumb, dumb, dumber than ds!

[againes654]

34. Sherri said that she

was for Hillary until she heard the race speech, and when she heard that she switched over to him, and now she was ready to leave the view to campaign for him, Elisabeth said she would too. You heard right!!!

[Oleladylib]

58. Lord, Elizabeth to leave the View for any reason would be great.

[my3boyz]

45. She did say it but she was JOKING...Elizabeth is

a Sean Hannity fan. She spews his warped views daily. She is not going to vote for Obama let alone campaign for him. She will be talking bad about him on Monday morning.

[DevonRex]

49. I'm not so sure...

She said she really loved his convention speech in 2004 and that she had thought then that Obama was someone she could get behind. But we shall see, huh?

[Whisp]

64. thats what I thought I heard too

Elizabeth campaigning for him. ???

but there was a lot of overtalk and I couldn't be sure.
would really like to re-see this.

[merh]

67. check the political video forums, the links to the interview

(in 3 parts) are posted there.

[againes654]

33. Elisabeth

questioned him on the Wright issue, but it was obvious that was all she had on him. She said that when he spoke about one America an the DNC, "she was one repuke that was for him" I was shocked.

[Cha]

36. I'm in shock

too!

[Oleladylib]

56. Don't count on it...Mc"Cane" will court her...she'll be at the convention.

[cyndensco]

70. She said she was intrigued by him after his 2004 speech

but after learning he sat in the rev. Wright's church for the last 20 years, she does not believe he meant what he said.

She asked him the question about taxes. He said he doesn't like to pay taxes either, that democrats have a (false) reputation of liking to increase taxes, and, in order to combat the large deficit, he would likely turn back the tax cuts the wealthy have received. She jumped in and said, "Oh, so you will INCREASE taxes!!!" I think she wants that sound bite hannity's show.

He handled her perfectly, all in all.

[angie_love]

75. shes honestly lying, she was against him and bashing him way before Wright came out

She called him an "obamanation" or some shit like that. And she was getting worked up trying to hit him with her Wright questions. Shes a fuckin douche.

[malik flavors]

35. Is there video of this yet?

[merh]

40. go here

http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/video

[merh]

47. they are being posted in the political video forums now

the youtube videos of his appearance.

[DarbyUSMC]

37. When John Kennedy appeared on the Jack Paar show,

Paar had told his wife and daughter, who were back stage, that they weren't to say anything to anyone about anything that was ever discussed at home, re: the political candidates that year (1960). He went on to say that he and his wife were registered Republicans but on the other hand his friendship with the Kennedy's, especially with Bobby, was well known and who they would vote for would be a private matter. After that show Paar went back stage and his wife and daughter were both wearing Kennedy buttons. He started objecting and Miriam said "He put them on us!" Paar told this story to Ethel and Bobby on a night shortly before the election when they were on his show and I have it on an audio tape. I was 16 years old that November and had a reel to reel tape recorder that I put in front of the TV to capture programs like that, not knowing the historical value they would have one day, especially in view of the tragedies.

My point, and I do have one, is that I wouldn't be surprised, no matter how much she talks up McCain, that Ms. Elisabeth will actually vote for Sen. Obama when she see them side by side. He has "it". We've been waiting for someone with "it", eh?

[againes654]

41. Well it would surprise me, but

I can see that. She did seem to be somewhat impressed with him. Other than the Wright issue, I don't see much that she has a problem with him on. Hillary on the other hand, she just doesn't like the Clintons at all.

[VolcanoJen]

46. Cool story, Darby!!

Thank you for that!

[Flyfish]

39. Kool-aid can have that effect.

[againes654]

43. Unless you plan to explain why you think this post

has anything to do with kool aid, please go to another post!!

[Oleladylib]

60. People that are ready to walk off the cliff because of a speech...

drink the purple kool aid..just like the Jim Jones clan! That's it!

[againes654]

63. You are over the line

Jim Jones clan????? Are you freaking serious??? I said nothing about a speech. I talked about ACTUAL ISSUES. Screw off!!!!

[Oleladylib]

72. Have a good, good evening..!

[shaniqua6392]

59. Considering how goofy those women are....

I thought he did an awesome job.

[Oleladylib]

61. Did they all talk at once...as usual???

[Whisp]

65. they did that before Obama was on

but were attentive when he spoke.

that overtalking one another is one reason I don't watch the show, can't hear anything.

[NDambi]

62. He was brilliant!!!!

[cyndensco]

71. So PRESIDENTIAL!

[knixphan]

69. Barack = Master of the High Road.

[Bensthename]

76. Haha. yup, that's what he said. And he does it well.

[Kaylee]

73. I just watched the video on the ABC website.

He did a great job. Every time I listen to this man speak, I become more and more impressed.

[angie_love]

77. I thought he did great! talked about substantive issues and showed a great sense of humor

[Life Long Dem]

78. He was great! Two woman switched to Obama from Hillary!!!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Obama+the+view&search_sort=video_date_uploaded