John McCain won't be our next president. He brings out the worst in this country. He's brought out the racism in you for example. Calling him Barack Osama is blatantly racist and would never be said if he wasn't half-black. There is no other way you can connect him to Osama except through the clouded lens of racism or in a sick attempt at a joke.
Boring speech, but it's somewhat nice to see someone who doesn't speak in political language and posture. Regardless, thumbs up for the endorsement of a good candidate.
Excellent. Sounds like the city of Missoula, and its mayor are progressive!
Let's hope that Tuesdays vote in N.Carolina and Indiana shows that the US really wants change, and not more of the same ole' song and dance from McCain and McSame in a yellow pantsuit.
Thanks for turning the ear of the nation toward important parts of the world like Montana, where people are honest and true, and as down to earth as a person can get. It is refreshing, and invigorating to hear someone so strong come out of the shadows to engage the mighty gears of this nation into the grooves of a better kind of positive change.
Hillary seems profoundly evil! Whereas Barack seems reasonably good. The more i watch them campaign, the more it seems that way to me. i think Hillary is planning on cashing in, because that is what career politicians do. She is probably thinking 100 billion maybe 200 billion. Military bases named after her. Battle axes er ships.
I hate to burst all you Democrats bubble but McCain will be the next president. Simply do the math. After Clinton and Obama get done bashing each other through the summer, one of the two will get the nomination. 26% of Clintons supports will be so pissed off at Obama that they will vote for McCain. No Republicans are going to vote for either Democrat. Thank You Hillary for not giving up and keep going after Obama.
i live two hours away from missoula, and let me tell you the state of montana never gets any focus or emphasis from political candidates and people were going crazy when Barack decided to come here it was awesome.
The next President? McCain was not there. Engen is an idiot. I live near Missoula. He can't fit in the hybrid car they city had so they had to buy him a bigger car. He won't buy power for the city because he believes there is a magic power source somewhere. The streets of Missoula are pathetic. We have about 3 or 4 streets that don't dead-end. And they are making more dead ends. They built barriers down Orange so that cross traffic could not cross. Turned four lanes into two on Broadway. Idiot.
A great leader brings himself to the level of the people and see what the people see, hear what the people hear, and feel what the people feel. What a great mayor, he's so cool and a very down-to-earth kind of guy.
Obama is nothing more than a spin doctor. No realistic plans; no idea about what it'll take to fix the country. He has absolutely no record of legislatural experience, and for 20yrs has sat and listened to Rev Wright spout off all that hate against whites and America... and apparantly agreed with it or he would have left.
He's a wannabe rock star with a bunch of wide eyed groupies following him blindly. A pied piper for idiots. He talks the talk but can't walk the walk. He'll destroy the U.S.
Stingray, you say "fix the country" and i assume your republican/conservative, let me ask you who broke america? Think about it. By the way people that post their political views on youtube are either single-older guys or college kids that aren't experiencing what they should be (drugs and alcohol). Here's to you patriot.
I agree with, except for what you said about Rev. Wright. There is no reason to say that he hates America. He merely states that our government is beyond corrupt and we, as a country, have lost our way.
Wow!!! and you are...? what do you do for a living? it's very appearent that you are hopeless and "bitter!" Do u actually think Bush was so experienced? I don't want to insult you because everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but please open your eyes and take a look of whats's been happening to this country...accross all racial boundries...everyone is feeling the poor mismanagement of the past ineffective administrations! That's real talk!
"Looking back at Kennedy, his success, his most important quality was judgment. Obama has judgment," Sorensen said. "More than any other president since Kennedy, Obama's lived abroad and knows how other countries see the United States." - Mr. Sorenson top aide and speechwriter for President Kennedy.
Clinton campaign manager lobbying for Columbian Free Trade Deal. Clinton signs free trade deals. What happened to the health care plan she promised Americans when her husband was president. WAKE UP AMERICA
Uh oh, I guess James Carville is going to call the Mayor a traitor now.
And why is Hillary still in the race? I thought losers were supposed to drop out. Ah well, if she wants to continue to make a fool out of herself, who are we to argue?
Great speech. Heartfelt. As if John Candy were still alive and living in Montana. Good to heare the Mayor and people of Missoula are joining this groundbreaking camoaign for Obama!
Nice job John. Once again you did Hellgate High and the rest of Missoula proud. I worked the crowd outside registering voters the energy exceeded to the Rolling Stones concert.
I have never step in Missoula(I hope I am spelling it right, my apols if I'm not)... I do feel the need to identify with Missoula, as a Latino that is just trying to make this Good Old USA better. Vote for OB! Do it now! Your mark is to be a part of History! I am a Missoulian too! Gracias. Victor - Latino - US ARMY Veteran
It's all fine and good that everyone likes Obama, but nothing will happen unless each and every Obama supporter goes to Barack's website, register, and volunteer some time and effort. This week the big push is calling and registering potential Obama voters in Indiana. Give an hour out of your weekend. Yes, We Can.
Dang. I wish I knew he was going to be there. I would have told my mother and my brother to go see him talk. I wish still lived there so I could have seen him talk. Maybe I'll get the chance next time he passes through Minnesota. Anyway, Go Obama! And Go Griz!
I feel even better now about moving to Missoula! Good bye South, hello people with a working brain!
WAKeele 3 years ago
this guys is a fuckin' loser, sure knows how to suck up to barack Osama
I dont know why everyone wastes their time, McCain will be our next president! Thank God for it too!!
duncan1482 3 years ago
John McCain won't be our next president. He brings out the worst in this country. He's brought out the racism in you for example. Calling him Barack Osama is blatantly racist and would never be said if he wasn't half-black. There is no other way you can connect him to Osama except through the clouded lens of racism or in a sick attempt at a joke.
makemebreakme 3 years ago 2
not a time for cynics.....but then for whom ? simplemindedness?!
segits 3 years ago
3 cheers for Missoula, MT
yogagirl53 3 years ago 9
MY LIFE FOR OBAMA!!!
sm2142 3 years ago
Boring speech, but it's somewhat nice to see someone who doesn't speak in political language and posture. Regardless, thumbs up for the endorsement of a good candidate.
Turtleproof 3 years ago
Excellent. Sounds like the city of Missoula, and its mayor are progressive!
Let's hope that Tuesdays vote in N.Carolina and Indiana shows that the US really wants change, and not more of the same ole' song and dance from McCain and McSame in a yellow pantsuit.
spookytom 3 years ago
Thanks for turning the ear of the nation toward important parts of the world like Montana, where people are honest and true, and as down to earth as a person can get. It is refreshing, and invigorating to hear someone so strong come out of the shadows to engage the mighty gears of this nation into the grooves of a better kind of positive change.
SergioMomarsh 3 years ago
Hillary seems profoundly evil! Whereas Barack seems reasonably good. The more i watch them campaign, the more it seems that way to me. i think Hillary is planning on cashing in, because that is what career politicians do. She is probably thinking 100 billion maybe 200 billion. Military bases named after her. Battle axes er ships.
hypnofan35 3 years ago
Obama/Missoula, MT Mayor 08!!!
black84 3 years ago
Briliasnt ther is hope for change in the WORLD as well we all NEED OBAMA.
A WELL WISHER FROM BRITAIN
nbm34 3 years ago
I hate to burst all you Democrats bubble but McCain will be the next president. Simply do the math. After Clinton and Obama get done bashing each other through the summer, one of the two will get the nomination. 26% of Clintons supports will be so pissed off at Obama that they will vote for McCain. No Republicans are going to vote for either Democrat. Thank You Hillary for not giving up and keep going after Obama.
zzot2 3 years ago
GO OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!1
lbjfanbigups 3 years ago
"This is a time 4 President Barack Obama."
Go Obama'08
4progres 3 years ago
i live two hours away from missoula, and let me tell you the state of montana never gets any focus or emphasis from political candidates and people were going crazy when Barack decided to come here it was awesome.
rdakin87 3 years ago
Missoula is the nut capital of the country. There are more cults here per capita than anywhere else. Yeah, Obama would fit right in.
1980PintoMan 3 years ago
The next President? McCain was not there. Engen is an idiot. I live near Missoula. He can't fit in the hybrid car they city had so they had to buy him a bigger car. He won't buy power for the city because he believes there is a magic power source somewhere. The streets of Missoula are pathetic. We have about 3 or 4 streets that don't dead-end. And they are making more dead ends. They built barriers down Orange so that cross traffic could not cross. Turned four lanes into two on Broadway. Idiot.
1980PintoMan 3 years ago
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008 !!!
wallstreet9110 3 years ago
"frankly I think the cat is the leak" :D
gr8
miu88 3 years ago
Hopefully Obama/Richardson
bobeatsfood04 3 years ago
Id like to say that the good people of Missoula seem to have elected a terrific mayor. And also that I have evidence it was the cat. ;)
clwaltz 3 years ago
A great leader brings himself to the level of the people and see what the people see, hear what the people hear, and feel what the people feel. What a great mayor, he's so cool and a very down-to-earth kind of guy.
Obama 08. Yes We Can!
4885027 3 years ago
Obama/Dodd. Obama/Daschle, Obama/Casey, Obama/Dean, Obama/Pelosi......
Obama '08!
nebaioth 3 years ago 5
"Obama/Pelosi"
Please, tell me that you were joking. Pelosi is a traitor.
RandleEl11 3 years ago
BACON!!!!!
1Gaumer 3 years ago
Wow, I want to move to Missoula! What a great mayor!
Obama 2008/2012!
fumewhore 3 years ago 6
Obama is nothing more than a spin doctor. No realistic plans; no idea about what it'll take to fix the country. He has absolutely no record of legislatural experience, and for 20yrs has sat and listened to Rev Wright spout off all that hate against whites and America... and apparantly agreed with it or he would have left.
He's a wannabe rock star with a bunch of wide eyed groupies following him blindly. A pied piper for idiots. He talks the talk but can't walk the walk. He'll destroy the U.S.
stingray615 3 years ago
Same statement again sir?
clwaltz 3 years ago
consider the strengh of U.S. It is already destroyed. Obama is trying to restore it.
beiyuan82 3 years ago
Stingray, you say "fix the country" and i assume your republican/conservative, let me ask you who broke america? Think about it. By the way people that post their political views on youtube are either single-older guys or college kids that aren't experiencing what they should be (drugs and alcohol). Here's to you patriot.
mjthorg 3 years ago
I agree with, except for what you said about Rev. Wright. There is no reason to say that he hates America. He merely states that our government is beyond corrupt and we, as a country, have lost our way.
RandleEl11 3 years ago
les souprt barak subama!! hes betr thn god!!
stingray615 3 years ago
Wow!!! and you are...? what do you do for a living? it's very appearent that you are hopeless and "bitter!" Do u actually think Bush was so experienced? I don't want to insult you because everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but please open your eyes and take a look of whats's been happening to this country...accross all racial boundries...everyone is feeling the poor mismanagement of the past ineffective administrations! That's real talk!
brooks146 3 years ago
Stingray, you say "fix America" (and i assume your republican/conservative) let me ask, who broke America? Think about it.
mjthorg 3 years ago
i luv it
SOSOMEE 3 years ago
Disgrace to the state, id say disgrace to the city, but the horrible planning and management is a big enough disgrace.
VLordofWarV 3 years ago
Why don't you move to another state?
4885027 3 years ago
This is simple guy.
oblongatta 3 years ago 6
What a cool guy! I would like to see more of him, he seems like a very interesting speaker...
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA! ! ! !
seancook206 3 years ago 7
I kinda liked this guy!! Missoula should be proud to have such a cool guy as the mayor!!
farzadfn 3 years ago 7
No way! OBAMA/RICHARDSON!!!
FeudFan76 3 years ago
Funny - Barack is probably the first president to go to Missoula!
aros1985 3 years ago 7
All Love from the Calfionia coast.
"This is not a time for cynics, this is a time for hope..."
Mr. Mayor, respect and congratulations on the right endorsement!
dbeeja9 3 years ago 7
Respect Mr.Engen,
Missoula has a fine Mayor.
germans4obama 3 years ago 7
that was incredible......Western Montana is the GREATEST place on earth!
nick9979 3 years ago 6
"Looking back at Kennedy, his success, his most important quality was judgment. Obama has judgment," Sorensen said. "More than any other president since Kennedy, Obama's lived abroad and knows how other countries see the United States." - Mr. Sorenson top aide and speechwriter for President Kennedy.
Inverba 3 years ago 3
Coolest mayor!
macflyfilm 3 years ago 6
is missoula a cool place to live? i've done a lot of business with missoulians and they all seem like great people.
stag7882004 3 years ago 3
Make the VP that guy.
TopGearMusic 3 years ago 5
Let's go. More please.
philchacko 3 years ago 7
good guy for mayor. great speech
Streetslogic 3 years ago 10
Simple words from the heart! Great.
charlesf 3 years ago 3
Congratulations Missoula , Montana , from a Western Canadian, former Albertan / BC ! Go Obama 08 !!
lovestohappen 3 years ago 3
He is a pretty funny guy.
ObamainMissoula 3 years ago 6
my post did not post. i love real folks! much love from NYC.
dihi548 3 years ago
i love real folks!!
dihi548 3 years ago 5
YES WE CAN! TOGETHER WE CAN!
skyler81501 3 years ago 4
missoula is awesome
Lemmiwinks26 3 years ago
Missoula rocks!
mstax 3 years ago 7
YES YOU HAVE TO
michiokaku 3 years ago
I LOVE Missoula, MT!
Montana for Obama!
msg241 3 years ago
Missoula may be the nicest/coolest/friendliest place I have ever been.
stignasty 3 years ago
OBAMA!!!!
lilsquirt789 3 years ago 8
I'm so proud of the mayor for putting patriotism above all else.
caryt2u 3 years ago
obama '08
i cant wait to vote!!!!!!!!!november
bxjagal 3 years ago
I wish he was my mayor. Awesome stuff.
turnthepageobama08 3 years ago
Clinton campaign manager lobbying for Columbian Free Trade Deal. Clinton signs free trade deals. What happened to the health care plan she promised Americans when her husband was president. WAKE UP AMERICA
serenityblues 3 years ago 6
Lets restore the White House and save America!!
Obama '08 :-)
skynet000001 3 years ago 9
awesome, go obama go
leonidasmujahid 3 years ago 6
MISSOULA, MT has a cool Mayor
nebaioth 3 years ago 14
How sweet!!!!!!!!!
olya02 3 years ago 6
He looks like he is about to cry
darinnn 3 years ago
That's my mayor!
icdreamer15 3 years ago
Obama '08 Take back the White House for us the people.
skynet000001 3 years ago
It seems that everyone is endorsing Barack Obama for President of the United States.
Yes we can !!
newyorkfish 3 years ago
He's getting a lot of support, that's for sure.
mike50333 3 years ago
OBAMA 08!!!
billionaireby16 3 years ago
G.W. Bush Has messed America up so bad that we are ready for ANYTHING DIFFERENT! Obama has Class and a Spark about him, kinda reminds you of JFK...
thamisterman 3 years ago
Thank you John Engen!
Uh oh, I guess James Carville is going to call the Mayor a traitor now.
And why is Hillary still in the race? I thought losers were supposed to drop out. Ah well, if she wants to continue to make a fool out of herself, who are we to argue?
FeudFan76 3 years ago 15
Great speech. Heartfelt. As if John Candy were still alive and living in Montana. Good to heare the Mayor and people of Missoula are joining this groundbreaking camoaign for Obama!
mickeybuckle 3 years ago
Good Job, Mayor!
We Albertans love to visit your state. Your endorsement makes it that much easier. Happy to spend our ca$h in your state.
gibthekid 3 years ago
Had no idea Missoula, Montana had such an awesome Mayor! He's very charismatic.
Missoula please support Obama for President!
nebaioth 3 years ago
That has to be the coolest mayor on the face of the earth (:
whb 3 years ago
Nice job John. Once again you did Hellgate High and the rest of Missoula proud. I worked the crowd outside registering voters the energy exceeded to the Rolling Stones concert.
Barack, you and your family are welcome back.
Peace
lbrown1956 3 years ago
I love Montana and Obama! Vote for Obama 08!
We all hate the war in Iraq!
sasdrago 3 years ago
It was just awe inspiring to watch a man with such conviction talk to the people.
I say talk because he didnt have notes or somone feeding him lines from a teleprompter, it was just honest spoken truth!!
nicepunkrocker 3 years ago 17
nicepunkrocker: Um, he did have notes. But I like his sense of humor and glad he endorsed Obama. Like the people in the audience. A happy bunch.
alyceclover 3 years ago 4
Oh I should have been more clear on that, I meant Obama! But the mayor gave a great speech as well!
nicepunkrocker 3 years ago 3
I love MT lol. Obama is the man. He's the change we've all been waiting for. Obama! Obama! Obama!
Fun4all2424 3 years ago
I'm with John, love Missoula ,MT.. go
hajqbvii 3 years ago
when's the last time u heard somebody endorse hillary??
i can't remember lol
Obama '08-'15
Azzifizzle 3 years ago 29
I think Bill Clinton was the last person who endorsed her.
AntiChrist67 3 years ago 4
did he?
lol
Azzifizzle 3 years ago
your the best barack obama.
0Humanity0 3 years ago
This guy is funny and wise...
kwestyunz 3 years ago
too bad he didn't memorize his speech.
itfigures 3 years ago
Woot! I saw that speech! Go Obama!
ssiapbilha 3 years ago
more cool stuff!
THUMBCEO 3 years ago
Obama 08!
no27484 3 years ago
I can imagine this guy was a nervous wreck preparing for this.
celestialnubian 3 years ago
Thank you Missoula, Obama + Missoula = better future
hardddisk 3 years ago
VOTE OBAMA 08!!!
Xenomorph121 3 years ago
obama will give us international credibility.
he is the best stand up person in america right now to represent us.
oldrainn 3 years ago
Obama is the right man at the right time!!!!
joshua3000000 3 years ago 34
This is the ONLY city in Montana that will support Obama.
move2montana 3 years ago
Much love to everybody up there in Montana!
brandondet 3 years ago
This is what being human is all about,,,thank you sir!!
doubletalk911 3 years ago
I've been to Missoula, it's a great town - I see the mayor you've got reflects that!
Luckilius 3 years ago
Thank you Mayor Engen! Awesome intro!
Cali4Obama 3 years ago
A moment in history that Missoula will not forget!
Obama for President 2008!
EclipseJKF 3 years ago
Big friendly giant!
gotohellpunk 3 years ago
GO8AMA!!!
lemotoftheweek 3 years ago
Obama in Missoula - Utopia realized.
mtharpist 3 years ago
i wonder if Hank was there????
B1ueCadet3 3 years ago
What a cool guy. Wish he were my mayor!
whosoever 3 years ago
Obama rocks.
teeftaller7 3 years ago
I have never step in Missoula(I hope I am spelling it right, my apols if I'm not)... I do feel the need to identify with Missoula, as a Latino that is just trying to make this Good Old USA better. Vote for OB! Do it now! Your mark is to be a part of History! I am a Missoulian too! Gracias. Victor - Latino - US ARMY Veteran
funlovelatino 3 years ago
Obama we love you!
BellaBKNY 3 years ago
Barack & Roll, Missoula!
johnminh01 3 years ago
Gotta love the mayor's opening of "Hi, I'm John and I work for the city."
Down-to-earth Mayor introducing our down-to- earth candidate....doesn't get much simpler than that.
marshallgetto 3 years ago
Yes we can from Texas.
mha985 3 years ago
Gotta love our Mayor's style! Thanks for posting!
stalliec 3 years ago
Is this guy a superdelegate?
AntiChrist67 3 years ago 15
Thats funny hahha
killerfilms08 3 years ago
What about the pre-planned crash ?("Depression" not recession)......
Strikeaction7 3 years ago
Not a superdelegate, but mayors are important because they typically have powerful voter turn-out machines.
camipco 3 years ago
hell no
lbokcalf 3 years ago
Yes.
loki1033 3 years ago
He is mayor
DereckLamar 3 years ago 18
Is this guy a superdelegate though?
Midd 3 years ago
so does that mean he is or isnt a super?
CHISA123454321 3 years ago
He is a superdelegate.
kontheven2 3 years ago
I dont think that he is a superdeleate...
fireashes 3 years ago
Nope - just an awesome mayor of an awesome town!
bluejungas 3 years ago 4
Obama for 08 !
toa2323 3 years ago
Thank You Mayor!!!!!
Obama 2008!
themightylex 3 years ago
Missoula's home to my favorite band, Silkworm. This is another reason to love Missoula!
mistermxyztplk 3 years ago
I've been to Missoula. It's a cool part of Montana.
johnPhilos 3 years ago
Love the Missoulian joke.
blogswarm 3 years ago
Aww big cuddle bear mayor, lol. I wonder who our mayor in NYC (bloomberg) will endorse.
Boobalopbop 3 years ago
wow...Montana rocks!!!
zbjordan23 3 years ago
Missoula rocks! OBAMA'08
FL4BarackObama08 3 years ago
It's all fine and good that everyone likes Obama, but nothing will happen unless each and every Obama supporter goes to Barack's website, register, and volunteer some time and effort. This week the big push is calling and registering potential Obama voters in Indiana. Give an hour out of your weekend. Yes, We Can.
moalboalfilmsociety 3 years ago
Obama baby!!!!
younggrumpy 3 years ago
LOl that Mayor is cool !
FlowJazz 3 years ago
Obama are a rocks!
Every One is going to support Obama
How cool is that
AshrafBile 3 years ago 48
What power does Obama have that makes a guy big as this man break into tears? Obama must be that man!
IG2HI 3 years ago
Hey Missoulians!
Your mayor rocks and he shows judgment in endorsing Obama!
The cat was the leak :-)
Obama '08
outragious007 3 years ago
Oh! Yeah, it is a real good day!!!
Obama 4 change!!!
We love you!
4progres 3 years ago
It's all about doing the right things instead of doing things right!!!
Go Barack go... he is the right man!!!
cosmopolite67 3 years ago 68
Here you are Montana, did you ever been to Montana. Great state. Love you.
Obama 08
Madadaal 3 years ago
Obama 08
masericha1 3 years ago
Thank you, Mayor. You are great. I loved your endorsement.
Chancie56 3 years ago
Missoula rocks!
Obama rocks!
We'll all be rockin' come next January!
dharmick 3 years ago 76
thank u mayor.
larich1216 3 years ago
A lot of smart people in Missoula, Montana!
vallejoelgrande 3 years ago 75
Yes, there are a lot of smart people in Montana! And they support Senator Obama!
midnitefragrance 3 years ago
Obama was amazing today speaking at the Adams Center. Thank you for coming to Missoula!
inferno1712 3 years ago
GOBAMA. O8AMA.
barry06 3 years ago
OBAMA 08! GO MONTANA!
osiris33 3 years ago
Why the heck aren't ANY of my comments showing up?
dragoninu1999 3 years ago
His speech was not that powerful. But it was touching.
Hollywood1127 3 years ago
I was there! Lead us to where we're supposed to be, Barack.
grburch 3 years ago
yes it's a great day.
cosmlayla 3 years ago
Cool and worthy introduction!!!
Obama'08.
We love you.
4progres 3 years ago
I was there. It was awesome.
Obama 2008.
dragoninu1999 3 years ago
Dang. I wish I knew he was going to be there. I would have told my mother and my brother to go see him talk. I wish still lived there so I could have seen him talk. Maybe I'll get the chance next time he passes through Minnesota. Anyway, Go Obama! And Go Griz!
Phloid82 3 years ago
I was there. I believe!
Obama 08!
dragoninu1999 3 years ago
thanks john
southernfried08 3 years ago
I was just there and it was amazing!!!
YES WE CAN
Obama 08
nicepunkrocker 3 years ago
Another endorsement!
Gondeath 3 years ago
Of course he will! :)
KassianGunsch 3 years ago
One day at a time Obama. We are all watching, the entire world. Its yours!
gizmo2020 3 years ago
Thank you mayor of Missoula, MT. Yes we can!!