Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

kate, los angeles, ca, usa — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:21:00 GMT

He sounds so good - please God let him be honest, not just a politician

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

John E. Sweeney, Springfield, VA — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:22:55 GMT

I am amazed that college age students did not ask Sen. Obama how he would ensure the continued viability of the social security and Medicare benefits that they are paying for but being told won't be available for them.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Jon Shutt — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:23:48 GMT

After watching Chris Matthews interview Senator Obama today, I believe that MSNBC should think of changing the show's name from "Hardball" to "T-Ball". The only thing that Mr. Matthews didn't do was wear a "Change" button.

I was really surprised and sad to see someone as smart as Mr. Matthews be so taken with someone so much as he was today. It was very close to watching an old rerun of the "Dating Game" The only questioned that wasn't asked is what number his mother plays when she goes to Vegas.
You are far too good to act like this and claim to be a news show that will ask the hard questions.

Jon Shutt

Tampa, Fl

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

JJ — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:25:03 GMT

Obama could have paused to take a picture with that Fan. Senator Clinton would have and anyone who is in the public eye knows that you stop take the picture and just say thank you. The people make you, without them you are nothing, so goes Obama.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

P. Ruhl Fort Collins, CO — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:27:50 GMT

Brilliant answers again from Sen. Obama. He really is refreshing to watch. I loved the jab at the cable news networks. With that kind of poise he will have no trouble gaining the votes for 2008! Go 'Bama!

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Joe Kelly, Philadelphia, Pa — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:32:04 GMT

Senator Barack Obama just demonstrated his complete hypocrisy in front of the future of this country @ my sister's alma mater, West Chester State University. A male student asked him if he supported gay marriage. He said he did not; but supported civil unions. Chris Matthews astutely asked him, "is that not discrimination then?". Barack simply, like the typical politician that he claims not to be, sidestepped the question and repeated his belief that states should support civil unions. Basically, "Separate but equal" is not good enough for blacks, but it IS good enough for gays. Gee, it sure sounds like Senator Obama has been listening and agreeing with his pastor more than he admits. Shame on him. Deep down, he is cowardly and phony - but puts up a good front.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Jim Blalock — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:34:12 GMT

Is it just me....or is Mr. Obama wearing blue eye liner?

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

demos,salt lake city, utah — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:37:04 GMT

That's what a president looks like. Chuck i heard some of your pundits say that Barack should have said that he would shoot the planes... what a nut he is! I hope that the question gets directed at him and weigh how he would respond.
Obama 08.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

James Cricks, Holmdel, New Jersey — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:38:14 GMT

Please comment why Mr. Matthews does not play hardball with Obama and does not interrupt him and push him for a direct answers as he does all others on his program. I am interested in your comments.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Stephen R. Kunz — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:39:31 GMT

Students should ask Obama how he plans to limit their liability to pay for social security and medicare.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Megan, Whidbey Island, WA — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:43:34 GMT

A guy can't answer questions more frankly than he does. Obama is the most authentic politician I have ever seen and I can't wait to vote for him in November.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Duane Dunn Renton, Washington — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:44:05 GMT

Obama "IS THE MAN"....what a great president he will make..

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Kathy Pressey Illinois — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:39:10 GMT

I agree with Duane Obama is the man. I'm a 58 year old white woman, and I think he is the best I've seen since JFK

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Dr. C, Mpls. Mn — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:39:31 GMT

Chris; As discussed at the college bowl today, When a crisis happens at 2:00am and the phone rings in the President's bedroom, there will be a cadre of military specialist waiting downstairs in the war room to discuss the issue. Indeed, the phone may ring but it will be to have the President get up, get dressed and go to join those who are briging the problem. It's an insult to say that the President will be called on the Red phone to discuss the problem in the bedroom ALONE. The RED phone is NOt in the President's bedroom. It's in the WAR room. So, the answer is, if the phone rings it will NOT be in the bedroom, and some 30 people or so will have discussed the conversation BEFORE it reaches the bedroom of the President. It's a question put by someone who doesn't know what happens at 3:00am in the bedroom of the President. AND I don't mean any disrespect. NEVER is the President expected to wake up and answer a phone call in bed from the Russians.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:42:13 GMT

What a discriminatory, hypocritical response Obama yields on gay marriage. Of course this is SEPARATE BUT EQUAL. SHAME ON YOU Barack Obama for your viewpoint - esp. being a minority - how dare you take a SBE viewpoint?

When are we going to get out of the Stone Age?

The sad thing, is I like this man on most other points, and I like the spirit of his supporting rights, but I'm very angry at his not supporting full fledge marriage.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

maria, los angeles, california — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:50:41 GMT

Reading some of the posts here leaves me amazed at the ignorance of some of you folks. Worrying about blue eye-liner and whether he should have taken a picture with someone. Is this the barometer you use to judge a candidate. If so, this country will continue to spiral deeper in the toilet it has already found itself in after 8 years of Bush.

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Patrizia, Astoria, NY — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:51:44 GMT

I think Obama will be a much better president than we think. There are things he cannot talk about or agree about because he will not be elected but once elected he will get to gay marriage as well! I am confident about it, I have faith in him and in his vision! sure you can say that is hypocricy, but sometime to change things you have to get to the top, untill then there is not that much you can do! We really should give him a chance, come on people you gave that idiot of George Bush 8 years of chances and you will not give this guy the opportunity to create a better future? I have never voted for anyone because I always taught it was all baloni, but Obama, I would trust him with my life! I just know he will do the right thing!

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Ralph West Linn OR — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:52:48 GMT

Once again, he has done an outstanding job answering questions and connecting with the people. He will wow this country in the debates of the general election up against McCain. It's almost not fair.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Jeanette Koontz, Clarksburg, WV — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:53:09 GMT

I am a Obama supporter & I like your college tours. Very informative. I am very concerned about one thing. With all the conservatives not for McCain, and now all the news shows calling him the PRESUMPTIVE republican nominee;I wonder, what if after he picks his vice-pres. they say McCain isn't well enough to run, or some excuse, they throw him out & run the VP for Pres.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Susan Tong, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:57:19 GMT

I'm surprised at the petty responses. I didn't hear B. Obama talk about snipers and having to run from the plane to the car. In other words, I recognized no lies which is what I hear from the other candidate's mouth on a daily basis.... I might add.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Geoff Lane, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:11:44 GMT

He asked if he was tough enough to take on the right, the difference in his and Clinton's exit from Iraq, a topic he has taken considerable heat over, and he asked him why he didn't walk out of that church.

I thought, given the time restraints, Obama gave straight answers to all his questions and went into as much detail as possible. I am very unbiased, and I have to say I walked away feeling good about his answers.

I think because we have so rarely seen an honest, upright politician (maybe never) it seems odd to finally see one. Maybe..just maybe Obama is what he seems to be, a pretty decent guy who sees issues other politicians wouldn't tough, and he wants to take them on.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Megan, Woodstock,Vermont — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:20:59 GMT

We've watched Barack Obama in the debates, we've seen him speak from a podium. Tonight, thanks to Chris Matthews,we've had a chance to have a unhurried conversation with him. I was impressed with the detail with which Obama answered every question. I could see his intelligence,his principles, his statesmanship and his humanity. My respect for Obama's leadership soars with every encounter with him. I hope very much you will air this show again. It was newsworthy.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Stephen Kunz — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:23:35 GMT

Ask Obama what issue of importance did he try to reach across the aisle to solve.(97% liberal voting stance)

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Deborah E., Atlanta, GA — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:27:14 GMT

Great answers from a candidate who seems really authentic. I'm a 55 year old white woman born and bred in Alabama who remembers shaking George Wallace's hand when I was a Brownie visiting the Executive Mansion in Montgomery with my troop. I was a liberal hippie as a young adult, but somehow became a conservative Republican who voted for George Bush both times. Even though I'm concerned about some of Obama's positions - I really am part of the "religious right," - this guy is so cool. I LOVED his speech on race. I've never heard anything so real from a politician. I have tremendous respect for John McCain who reflects more of my own beliefs, but - dang it, - some mysterious force might just force me to vote for Obama.

But would I vote for Hillary? Never in a million years.

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Jan Bourdelle, Nazareth, PA — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:34:24 GMT

Good interview: showed many sides of the man. But why are we putting so much emphasis on Rev. Wright who is so distantly related to Obama. Wright is not part of his family anymore than my pastor is of mine. Christians have trouble following all the rules in the bible - let alone also following all the views of our X-pastors. By the way, let's talk about issues directly involving candidates like lying to crowds about Bosnia. Thank you for a good job, Chris!

Hardball College Tour: Sen. Barack Obama

Linda P, Colerain, North Carolina — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:39:22 GMT

I think Senator Obama excelled in his interview today, just as he always does. He answered every question very intelligent and honest, in my opinion. I like him. I hope he wins the election.