This really highlights the extremes of American politics. Two women in headscarves! Wow what a fright! How terrifying!! They should have been up there on the podium with him along with all of the other great varieties of American life.

Boris the Russian, Belgravia, United Kingdom

dale. how many terms did W serve as governor of texas? Wouldnt you say experience has let us down in a big way with him as president? Obama has strong leadership qualities and the potential to take America towards another direction, which she desperately needs!

tom ford, london,

Nothing New in The Western Front.

Yusuf Sami TURKER, London, England

When the public are so ill educated on foreign affairs like in US where 95% of the population have neve travelled outside US, one has to take measures such as this to avoid votes going the other way. As a Muslim I certainly am NOT offended.

Ali, London, UK

Antonio from Estepona is exactly right. And I wonder what Muslims are doing at a rally for a party that supports homosexual rights, abortion, and free and equal rights for women? Isn't that Haram or something?

Ron, Dallas, US

to KL

The moment Obama chose to be a Christian, he ceased to be a muslim. In Islam we use the term 'apostate' to describe such a person, i.e a non muslim. You are totally wrong, as any islamic scholar will tell you he cannot possibly be considered a Muslim, period.

akram, london,

To KL of Seatle - he may be born to a Muslim father but the moment he choses to be a Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jew etc he no longer remains a muslim as being a muslim (or indeed Christian etc) is all about BELIEF - and not blood lines. Any cleric or any religion will tell you that.

Terry, London, UK

All presidential candidates must support Israel or they wont be able to become president..... such is the power of the Jewish lobby in the USA.

Hence the reason for removing muslim women from thepodium.

Abdullah, Reading, UK

Obama is apostate. He didn't have a choice. His father was a muslim therefore he was born a muslim. But he was raised and professes to be a Christian. If so, why move the women out of shot?
Bad PR whichever way you cut it.

(The Real Fred, London, UK

New man, old politician.

Kevin Straw, Leicester,

Obama is the right person to lead our country back to the people. The republicans are starting to use their fear campaign as they did 4yrs ago to keep lying to us about the war. the republicans have no other ground to stand on, they have lost the trust of the people.

Bernadette Zuniga, Sacramento, united states

No foreign relations experience.
Has not even completed one senate term.
Wants to raise personal income taxes, lessen the amount one can tax defer for retirement, double capital gains taxes thus greatly reducing investment capital during an economic slow down, not too bright.

Dale, Pasadena, CA, United States

Let's not pussyfoot here: Obama doesn't want to be associated with Islam. Any Muslims who want to support him need to be smart enough not to be flouting their affiliation, and preoccupation, with their faith.

Antonio, Estepona, Spain

If Mr. Obama is the son of a Kenyan Muslim man, is he not, then, a Muslim under Sharia? You surely know this, so why do you call the rumour false? In the US, where we have freedom of religion, he's whatever he wants to be. But ask a few Islamic clerics their opinion and consider their replies.

KL, Seattle, US

Senator Obama and his family are the ideal first family and I will be proud again of our Presidency in America. He has a tough "row to hoe" after the mess of going to war in Iraq. I hope that the American people realize how outstanding he is and vote for him.

Sharon, Shippensburg, USA

Perhaps, he may have his own definition, and views of terrorism the Islamic countries may accept!

J. Mathew, London,

I am ashamed of what America is trying to do to a good man. They will not be satified until they can find a reason why not to elect Obama.
1. He's not black enough 2. he's too black. 3 he's muslim; 4. His christian church is too radical; 5. His wife is too aggressive
6. His wife is prejudice

gregori, Albuquerque, United States

Islamophobia?

jayil, london, uk

Boy oh boy, damned if you do and damned if you don't. I can just imagine the videos and comments that would show up on the internet proclaiming that Barack Obama is an Islamic mole - look who he associates with. So for the sake of expediency, you insult two young Muslim women. Everybody loses here.

Dave Reeves, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada