Charles Meets Barack

[simmad0wnn0w]

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[razor005]

I think people are getting Obama wrong. They are thinking just because he isnt white means he will mess us up. Even though I'm not a big supporter of either Obama or McCain this video is heart warming. Obama if you win I congratulate you if not, At least you tried. I hope this man lives the rest of his life in happiness. All the way to his last breath.

[AtomicPeace]

What a wonderful Video...

What a lovely and wonderful Man... Charles...

[EddyxMob]

So Touching

T_T

*Applauding*

Go Obama! May This Man Help you To Your Victory.

[KyndestKid]

This is why I love this country... truly inspiring video!!!

Vote Obama/Biden 08 "Change your Fate!"

[matashby]

Thank you Charles!

We have always been a beacon of hope, justice and prosperity for all other Nations. Black,White,Asian,Afghans (like me)and etc, make up this BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

[AnGelBabY920]

awesome video. touched my heart.

OBAMA 08! ;D

[ghall88]

What ever happened to people wanting to better themselves, instead of blaming everyone else for their problems, the government is not the end all tell all, the only way the government survives is by taking money from us by force, or threats of jail time. They are supposed to abide by the constitution of the United States, not by promising everything under the sun, that they never deliver on including democrats and republicans. Why do you think when we retire their wont be Social Security.

[aliayson]

I'll take Charles over "Joe the Plumber" any day.... What an inspirational video!

[Schmidtaa23]

i helped work my school election today and obama was winning by double!!!! for the first set of ballots i counted steven colbert (write in) was beating mccain

15 Obmama

2 McCain

3 Colbert

YES WE CAN!!!!!!

[ryansarmstrong]

dude it was a school election. he was winning at my school too. but we can't even start to think of this as a win yet.

[denisamurtich]

This made me cry. Obama brings hope to all of us.

Obama '08

[Realizalize]

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[Dedzig]

Well said, craigerz13. No party has a monopoly on hope, just as no party has cornered the market on patriotism. I hope all of us work together to make our country even greater than it is now. What a beautiful video.

[7aint9]

Nice to see an older gentlemen actualy give some credit to the youth of today.

I like the ying and yang of the US elections..postivity and hope from the Democrats in contrast to negativity and fear from the Republicans. Thats how it appears from Britain anyways....

[Kentuckyhorse1]

Now he's what I call a proper American.

[fairywings03]

What a sweet man. He certainly did deserve to win and share his feelings with everyone here too. :) He is very inspirational indeed!

[gee1189]

He made me cry...He's so humble and seems soo sweet...My goodness married 69 years...I hope obama wins

[TEPAstudios]

wow

hes better than the McCains supporters who shout stuff at rallies that is dissapointing to see any person scream

[RebelFleetCommander]

United We Stand!

This time it won't be for war. We're going to do it Charles!

[explizidace]

Mr. Alexander, I SALUTE YOU.

[explizidace]

Cheers mate.

[nailsdeb]

Wow! this man has a pure heart...very inspiring.

[Spitoonery]

Charles, you are amazing. I'm still crying!!

[trishy47]

This honestly made me cry, he's not only thinking about what Obama could do for him, but what he could do for the future. I was deeply moved by this video, and I'm glad he got to meet Obama.

Vote For Change, Vote For OBAMA!

[chokletdream]

me too...he's such a sweet man

[castillokw]

I like Charles, I'm glad he got to meet Obama. I certainly hope Obama wins, we need to make sure that everyone who registered will actually vote!

[chokletdream]

Me To!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA '08

[wolfy2424]

I would love to meet Charles and hang out with him on a regular basis

[xxalectoxx]

Obama ftw!

[FlahMorf]

Go obama!

[mranonam]

2:07 breaks my heart. God bless that man.

[FattKidd]

Charles for Sec. of State!!!

[lordsted]

I loved this clip because it transcends color. I think it focuses on what is underneath our exterior & just shows the heart of a human being.

[wikum3]

Get the week off work, off school - this election is too important. Knock on doors, make calls, raise money, volunteer - become part of history.

[rrrobotic]

Mr Alexander, you rock, and I salute you.

[TOAF1981]

Wow, is it really so hopeful to see such beauty like this with Charles attitude to spread across the US, and then the world - no, I don't think so. That's what Obama can achieve - he can be a focal point of people coming together, if only they want it, and will try for it. The Audacity of Hope, indeed.

[mizzoufan4life]

wow charles is a good inspiring person i hope obama wins imgoin to vote for him and god bless you charles and this video was good it made me hink about what this video was about wow go obama 08 poresident of usa

[Svetsarkirurgen]

This is one of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen.

[Casiowerk]

Wow. Stirring.

I've never felt so moved by a campaign video.

[anoriolko]

Great man, great American.

[skinnydaddyjoe]

Obama 08

[guracha200]

Obama looks more like Mandela than dick cheney.

[EbonyRoseCT]

What a wonderful opportunity - for both men! Charles reminds me of my uncle...god bless him, and god bless Obama!

[kathysena]

Charles made me smile and he made me cry. What a wonderful video. What a beautiful man.

[SpecialDara09]

This is a wonderful video I enjoy watching. Very moving, positive and full of love. Instead of the negative crap I heard about this man (Obama), I hope this will light some people up. God Bless Charles. Thank you for giving us the hope we need.

[LordEndu]

I vote thumbs up for Obama!

[MyLegendarySelf]

It's so ironic how all he talked about is young people, the great grandkids/grandkids, the future generations.. as an Obama supporter!

I can't stand it. It sends chills through me. How can this nice old man be so oblivious to reality? =/

[paisano1999]

Well Put To3b:

What an inspiration this man is! He's grieving for his wife, he knows he has less days in front of him than behind him and he is volunteering his time and energy to unite our country and he is filled with praise for the young people!

[princeword]

Go Charles!!!!

[TheCrimsonBlur]

A wonderful man. :)

[susanamelia]

what a beautiful person.i'd like to win the raffle to meet him.he shows the best of the best.mcbush and pals have made this campaign about as ugly as possible..this is the other side. wonderful.thanks george.

[ashleyjamesdoran]

dang, makes me wish i was american so i could vote. goodluck obama, you have this aussies support, and thats saying somthing.

[michazel1973]

Charles is great...

[sweetbabylost]

what an extraordinary man!

[majica1000]

Amazing

[majica1000]

Great!!!

[kilthmal]

Yet another slimy personal attack ad by Barack Hussein Obama...

[nanfarm]

Charles is an inspiration! How amazing that he is on YouTube after growing up during the Great Depression, when folks sat around the RADIO to get their news. We should be listening to our elders - they know stuff!

[codenamedgm]

That's a blessing that he get's to see and be apart of something great!

OBAMA08

[justshanna]

This is REAL man!!!

[medog12]

WOW! VERY MOVING!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

[Cannook]

Canada here : What a lovely video . Obama 08 .

Canada loves Obama.

[dragonbug69]

and this is why im voting obama and admire him and what he stands for. you see inspirational stories like this coming from obamas camp. then you look at mccain and palin and all you see is smears, attacks, and racist redneck idiots. There hasnt been ONE single inspirational vid of mccain and palin. or at least to my knowledge. Obama 08

[rodrigues0000]

a beautiful man! so happy he won the ticket.

Go Obama!!!

[MiniSlash18]

obama08

[saelaird]

Greetings from the UK!

Hope Obama wins.

[wwwaptunecom]

I'm al the plumber!

and i can't see russia from my house

[sabordepr069]

l hope obama wins

[bonescrub]

I'm sorry I disagree, this country is headed in the wrong direction, neither Obama or McCain will change that. I really wish we could have a strong third party candidate. Something like Theodore Roosevelt with the Bull Moose Party, But yet again I was forced to vote for the lesser of two evils and chose McCain.

[proudjagwife74]

Aww what a sweet man. This made me cry :(

[creamysmoothie]

What a lovely man! he seems so sweet! i wish i could do something for him n make him happy, his wife passing must have really hurt him. Glad he found something to push forward to!

[AbbiNixdorf]

At least I haven't been brainwashed yet ^_^ *waits for the fanatical left to vote thumbs down*

[Crjeno1]

Polls are not going to help Obama/Biden win.

You need to get out and VOTE.

The worst of America which include the racists, paranoid, Bush supporters will be out in numbers to vote for McCain and 'LOL PALIN LOL'. The Bush/McCain Economy has failed.

It is up to you to turn this nation around. WE NEED CHANGE. We need Obama to lead Americans and LEAD THE WORLD. The World needs our leadership, Obama is well liked in the world and are looking toward us.

A vote for Obama is a vote for America.

[photocrazed]

That was so touching. It's people like Charles that make the world go round, and if he thinks Obama is the man for the job, then you KNOW he's the man for the job.

Obama/Biden/Charles - 08 :)

[ridergirl952]

Wow. Pretty powerful stuff. Good work, Charles!

[sleepylyeye18]

GOD BLESS YOU CHARLIE

[Ivy94F]

This was very touching. Loved Charles. Hope to see more videos like this. Reminds us all what this election is supposed to be about.

[strohbi85]

Wow, my god... This guy is soo touching! And you can see its the good people Obama is able to reach... The people with a clear heart!

[Skyman46]

Nice man and an inspiration...Obama 08...

[MWIENT]

10-30-2008

My name is Ricardo Wilson, and I salute you Charles. I will do my part to carry on with your message. United we stand, devided we fall.  Long live Charles Boulder

[perlandsson1]

Hello from Sweden. Hope Obama Wins! Good luck!

[rdrakken]

All I can say after seeing this is, God bless people like charles.

[saltandsavor]

I've known men like this all my life. It makes my heart full to see him have the opportunity to witness the changes actually taking place in America today.

[nmcnmb]

He speaks a lot of truth.

Especially about the young people being our future.

Of course of I find that fact to be quite disconcerting..

but true none the less.

[Hammer4life]

Excellent video made about an excellent man.

Barrack should be proud to have someone like this guy behind him!!

[trommelbiel]

69 years of marriage. May go let mine last even half of this. Amen.

[europa312]

Bless Charles :)

[chonnyman]

awesome story!

[Ciarra87]

You really don't find ppl like him..He's been married for 69 yrs thats a blessing .... Make sure you go out and vote Obama 08

[thatch]

greetings from the UK, I hope you guys pick Obama!

[nikolaasbs]

This is so warm :D

[dorkydevil]

i see so many positive things from the obama campagin

[carlymurderface]

I can honestly say that this was one of the most moving things I have ever seen. Charles seems like a wonderful human being.

[valmeister]

oh god. first the barack special on tv earier, and now this... what are you guys trying to do, cry us all out?

seriously though, i am so happy for this man, that he'll be able to see the first black president elected next tuesday :)

[obasky007]

i wept,too emotional for me. ''he's the same person like d one on tv''.

[obasky007]

i wept,too emotional for me

[JackNelson9]

That was great!!! Two great men get to meet each other. Very touching!

[0tdot0]

i wish could vote for obama but i cant as im from england but please every americain vote for him his a better change for you all and the rest of the world.

OBAMA 08

[DarkTidesInc]

Charles, I swear to you I will do everything in my power to keep bring this country back.

[DerKleineMaximilian]

It's amazing to see whats going on in the united states. finally!!!

[ItWasntForever]

1922? that guy lived through alot...i wish i can get to see those many years.

Obama08

[fluxapocolypse]

how grateful we should be that we live in these times. this man moved me.

[amoergosum3]

...beautiful

[accounthub]

God Bless that man

[Mithrandil1990]

wow, he just lost his wife. A person he lived and loved for 69 years and he is still able to volunteer and everything.

We from sweden would like to see Obama as president :) The whole world will be affected by this election.

[wien1080]

This is the America I knew and missed so much during these past 8 years of Bush and neo-conservatism ... I can only hope that Nov. 4 will see the Bush era come to a conclusive end and a new era of hope, caring and wisdom enter into American politics again.

[diiineh]

Americans, you are not just voting for yourselves, and your own futures. But also for the rest of the world, REMEBER that!! Every American is voting for the other 5,7 billion people in Europe, Africa, North & South America, Asia and even In Australia!! STOP BEING SELFISH!! VOTE- if not for your own good, then for me! IT COUNTS!!!

[bwsclothing]

keep doingwhat youre doin charles

obama 08

[hashoff69]

Obama has done more to divide the US than no one in it's hist.,except Abe freed the slaves,He has accused Bush and the Rep's of everything..But Obama has spent more time running for Pres than he has in the senate. He ignored the concerns of people like MCcain and voted against efforts to stop what Fanny and Fredy have don bring this country to it's knees

[fokGoogol]

Thank you, Charles ... You inspire me.

[fokGoogol]

Charles ... Thanks man!

Never be sad ... you'll be back.

[2ip]

i think im gonna puke

[mielLeilani]

What a fantastic human being. We need more people like Charles in this world.

[stevedizzle007]

What a great story, Really hope Obama wins.

[jemcay]

charles for president! haha

[casablancko]

wow, that man is amazing!

the ending is so touching

[rustydeathpipe]

Greetings from New Zealand! GO OBAMA!

[anku6]

Charles is such a beautiful person. The whole world is praying for Obama Win and mark my words he will have a landslide win.

[godricsheiress1]

Oh, boy. That's a tearjerker (tears rolling down).

See here, the choice is easy. HOPE over hate! I really want to give Charles a hug!

[avantgardener1]

Oh my god I want to give that man a hug.

[buthidae]

An incredible video.

November 4 is going to be the start of something big.

[JwebGuru]

The next time anyone tries to tell me there is no such thing as a purely good person, I will point them to this video.

[joe973]

Charles made my day, now I am going to bed happier and even more hopeful.

Obama08

[s9576202]

I live in Boulder and know Charles... what a sweet man.... him meeting Obama..... just perfect. Brought a tear.

[Tohkeeoh7]

God bless Charles. Thanks for this.

[pickledouche]

aww what a great man

[mannybido]

Even though i am not an American Citizen, i leave in America, and i know what's best for America, Barack Obama, is the President that not only America needs, but the Whole Wide World requires in order to bring the change we've being needing for the last 8 years. God Bless Barack Obama. God Bless America.

Now let me continue crying....

[shokkk1]

amen

[redsoxfan1]

I want to give Charles a hug, what an awesome person.

[somethingnothing96]

This man is an inspiration to us all.

[whyamipsycho]

Someone nominate this guy for CNN Heroes.

[hellobluemoon]

:D YAY :D

[JonMuckyMuck]

Anytime i see an ad i try not to let it move me, I try to make every decision an intelligent one and not go on emotion...saying that, i was already voting for obama....and this is the one ad that made me FEEL, not think, that i was making the right decision...

god bless charles.

[jigz141]

less wrinkles than mccain god bless charles

[asterismxx]

So touching. It will be so great for him to see Obama win <3

[valentin0078]

When he said "my old people are dying off..." he got teary eyed...and so did we admit it.

[giantpeniz]

This proves my theory that old timers don't watch closely and read between the lines of elections... they see Obama say UNITED and CHANGE and most old timers are captured in love at first site..

[jakyll]

CANADA BEGS YOU TO VOTE FOR Obama.

[zztoproadster]

His heart is in the right place, but for the wrong candidate. Seems like a really good guy.

[dmal1421]

my ass

[dmal1421]

obama the uniter

[cherylxo]

That actually moved me to tears...what an inspiration

[Brawn]

hey obama channel, just open the comments.. you're doing more harm to yourselves than good..

[omidimo]

The future is in our hands... lets make Charles proud.

[lp4ju]

what a wonderful man, I had tears in my eyes when he became a bit emotional...but his work shows how Obama is bringing individuals from all aspects of life together...

[steveocanevo]

deep.

[jkennedyk]

I don't care who you support, Charles is the man!

[EtownBuggie]

With a tear rolling down my cheek, I thank whoever posted this vedeo.

[cmroche10]

this guy is an inspiration. if only there were more people like him in the world

[viper5dn]

Absolutely inspiring. He represents everything good about the Colorado that I am from.

[thynke]

Holy Bejeezus! I stumbled onto this video after surfing for about an hor (not on youtube) - in other words, imagine how many sites i'd been to and something finally led me here.

What can i say, wow! what a video. you are amazing and God do i pray that Obama wins.

We need it so badly :-)

[Vistamister]

... but YOU are here now, Charles, and YOU have made a difference and are an inspiration. In my 40's, I am moved to see people like you and older, some twice my age, still engaged and volunteering. Thank you for your strength to give in the shadow of the loss of your wife. God Bless you and let's keep working for and Obama victory on November 4, and a better future for our country.

[zxa105]

God Bless you Charles for being an inspiration to us all. I am man but I can't stop crying every time I watch this video.

[aubreyhart]

very touching! i would like to meet this man! I feel such compassion for him. I hope he stays with us a lot longer than he thinks people like him last forever! thank you for your support and volunteering your time for such a great cause! lucky you! you got to meet OBAMA, what an honor! good luck Charles

[dsligon2004]

Just wait to this charles experiences Obamas healthcare plan... Naaa he's to old, government coverage DENIED. Come on people WAKE UP!!!

[sparklietrix]

Charles is a treasure to humanity, a real gem.

[renaren04]

im crying

go obama

p.s all you see at mccain rallies are people sayin barack hussein and muslim and terrorist they are so negative thats why mcain and palin do not need to be our leaders

[renaren04]

im sittin here cryin

people need to see barack really wants to make a diffrence america please join me i already voted please vote for barack lets make this country great again

[TurpinBrothers]

wow,im not a obama supporter, but i have respect for charles :)

[swawandoo]

wow this guy is my hero now. after all the crap he must have gone through in the 50's, 60's, it's crazy he can be that positive/uplifting. sweet.

[holystrawberry]

for videos like this i love youtube...beautiful*

[Luckys25]

omg this had me in tears.I cant wait for Obama to win. Yes we can.

[GagnezTV]

You can tell when people are being genuine - I'm truly touched and hopeful...

-G

"All I Ever Wanted Was To Do RIght (Riiight)"

[MrSuperboiii]

It's time for us to unite as a Country!

God Bless Barack Obama and Joe Biden

And God Bless The United States Of America!

[whyamipsycho]

Someone list Charles for CNN Heroes!

[lateralus011]

He mentions FDR. Has any president brought as much change as him? He pulled the country out of the great depression with his new deal. He created so many government run organizations that created jobs and helped our nation. Many of them are still around today for example social security. there's an idea give people who can't work money to help them pay their bills. McCain/Palin call that socialism. no wonder Charles is voting Obama. it's not socalism, its relief for struggling people.

Obama '08

[LemonSparkles]

(((((tears))))))

What an amazing man!

[sugarhoneyicetea11]

I'm praying to God that his man wins.

I'm praying harder that nothing happens to him when he does.

[ramiakin]

This is a very, very inspiring, moving video. Mr. Charles touched our hearts!!!!

[garybetz]

This is what is so great about Barack Obama is that he inspires the best in us. Charles himself is such a lovely man. I hope that Charles will be able to attend the inauguration as well. I myself will put up money to get him to Washington to attend.

I am praying for Senator Obama to win. He is the greatest American statesman since Abraham Lincoln.

"Bliss it was in that dawn to be alive, and to be young was very heaven." Wordsworth

[lateralus011]

If any man deserved to meet Senator Obama it was him. He's seen so much history over the years and so much change, and he's volunteering and voting for more. Truly an inspiration it makes me want to meet him. We need to see more of this man when he's around and I hope he's around longer than four or five more years because we need people like him.

[octagonbaby]

This is what America is suppposed to be about.

[trwnbt16]

*sigh* how can you not love that.

Republicans for Obama '08

[charleslawlesss]

Charles makes me want to vote for Obama.

[angrynintendonerd24]

Obama all the way

[MVX12]

i actually cried by the end

[gizurix]

Wow, this guy rocks!

Voting isn't enough got to donate money or make phone calls to swing states.

I believe is the most important election of my life time.

[GODJOEY111]

Man speaks from the heart.