Obama to speak at Democratic convention!

[wndycty]

Kerry just said so live on CNN! He is speaking at the Rainbow P.U.S.H. conference. . .CNN is on the only one carrying it live.

[Walt Starr]

1. EXCELLENT!!!!!

Obama is a future president!

[IrateCitizen]

2. If we're ready for a black President, he's a perfect candidate

I just posted a thread on this very subject today, but unfortunately it sank like a stone.

He's able to push progressive values and policies without being tied to old-fashioned liberalism, and more importantly he's able to relate to diverse groups of people -- from white suburbanites to inner-city blacks -- in a manner that they understand.

He's a rising star, to be certain!

[lovedems]

4. He is a pure professional.

His responses to the Ryan sex scandal and the camera incident were terrific. Instead of playing politics, he commented that he just wanted to discuss the issues. He was polite and went on with his business.

I agree, he is a rising star.

[JI7]

7. if Kerry picks an old vp, maybe he can replace them with obama in 2nd term

[k in IA]

3. Awesome. I wonder if they are going to get Ron Reagan also.

[theboss]

5. I loved him on "The Apprentice"

Wait... that was someone else.

I have no idea who this person is, but he's developed quite a fan club today.

[IrateCitizen]

8. Barack Obama -- the next US Senator from IL

I'd urge you to check him out, as he is truly a rising star.

[JI7]

6. i hope cspan shows the whole thing later on today

[goclark]

9. When will he be on CNN!! I love him!

Yes, yes, yes.
Can't wait!
My TIVO and VCR are not working.