Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain shared his love of the band, ABBA; he says that although ABBA has enjoyed unparalleled success, people still view their fans as tasteless.

Former President Bill Clinton is still focused on making his mark in the 2008 presidential election. Although his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, lost the race for the Democratic Party nomination, Bill is eager to get a Democrat in the White House this November.

Clinton has thrown his support behind Senator Barack Obama; some suspect that the move may be a ploy to bolster Hillary’s bid for the vice-presidential spot. Others wonder whether Bill’s involvement will hurt Obama’s odds, since he was perceived as a distraction during his wife’s campaign.

Yesterday’s show, which Michelle Obama co-hosted, went extremely well. Some viewers anticipated conflicts among the hosts; in fact, all of the women were able to share their varied opinions.

Mrs. Obama joined the hosts, and spoke about her roles as the wife of presumptive presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Mrs. Obama admitted that she did not want her husband to enter the ugly business of politics initially, but changed her opinion once she considered the kind of life and leadership she wants for her family and fellow citizens.

Should Senator Obama win the presidential election, the Obama daughters, Sasha and Malia, would become the youngest children in the White House since the Kennedy administration. Still, Mrs. Obama says that her girls keep her grounded, as she sees her primary role as a parent, not a politician.

The family-oriented nature of the Obama campaign was bolstered by Barack Obama’s Father’s Day speech, in which he called on fathers to take responsibility for their families and children. Although he cited larger societal factors that contribute to parental absences, Obama also called on individuals to be accountable to their loved ones.

Michelle Obama, wife of presumptive presidential nominee Barack Obama, co-hosted The View this morning.

The discussion began with questions about an infamous sound bite that detractors claim demonstrated a lack of commitment to the United States. Mrs. Obama reaffirmed her pride in the country, saying that her story, which includes her family’s ability to send her to Princeton, would not be possible elsewhere. She says that she has anewfound pride in the political process, which is due to an increase in engagement across demographics.

Obama did acknowledge the need for politicians to be cognizant of speaking in public in this media age; she says that she takes cues from First Lady Laura Bush, who she describes as a calm and rational figure, who never adds fuel to a fire.

Be sure to watch The View tomorrow, June 18, as Michelle Obama joins the ladies in co-hosting the entire show.

In April, Cindy McCain helped co-host the show; Michelle Obama will follow her this week as the second time the wife of a presidential hopeful shares the stage on The View. Viewers can anticipate answers to questions about her husband’s political stances and plans, as well as insights into her life as the candidate’s spouse.

Senator Barack Obama’s historic run for the presidency has raised questions about race in the United States; one issue of note is the ongoing debate about whether Senator Obama will truly be the first black president of the country.

Because Obama has a white mother and was raised by her family, some claim that the Senator is not black, or at least not black enough; Obama, however, has always identified as such, and is forcing many people to reconsider what being black in the United States actually means.

Diddy, the popular rapper whose real name is Sean Combs, has posted a video online pledging his support for Senator Barack Obama’s run for the presidency.

Aside from garnering allegiance to the Senator, the video will likely engage a younger voting demographic and encourage interest in the presidential race.

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are both left-handed, as 60% of American presidents have been. Studies suggest that southpaws tend to be more expansive and integrative thinkers, as opposed to righties, who appear more detail-oriented.

Senator Hillary Clinton dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination last Saturday and has thrown her support behind Senator Barack Obama.

The move may allay some fears harbored by pundits who worry that Senator Obama has not received enough support from working-class white voters.

Senator Clinton’s support has not waned despite her concession, either. As Gloria Steinem suggested on CNN this morning, “men are liked when they win; women are liked when they lose.”

News reports suggest that Caroline Kennedy is part of the team that will help select Obama’s running mate.

The View’s co-hosts speculate that having a Kennedy as part of a presidential campaign effort will boost morale and interest, though Senator Obama has already received an endorsement from Senator Ted Kennedy.

Some candidates have been named as possibilities to run on the ticket, but the question everyone is asking is whether Senator Clinton will be the chosen one.

After days of uncertainty following the primary elections in South Dakota and Montana, news of Senator Clinton’s plans have become more definite. Apparently, Clinton will officially concede the nomination to Senator Obama on Friday, and will make a follow-up speech on Saturday in Washington DC.

Some wonder why Clinton did not step out of the race earlier, in order to unify the party. Joy suggests that one reason that the Senator from New York didn’t already drop out is because Clinton is still deeply in debt, and needs to garner more financial support.

Whoopi didn’t like Senator Clinton’s speech after the results of the primary elections were announced last night; she felt that Clinton was speaking about herself, not about the country.

The co-hosts also wonder how Hillary Clinton could hold out hope for being named vice-president if she can’t  publicly support Barack Obama and the Democratic Party.

After Senator Obama received the required number of delegates, Sherri felt proud to be able to tell her son for the first time that he could be president.

Early in the show, the co-hosts read the Associated Press report that Senator Hillary Clinton would concede once Senator Obama gets the 2118 required delegates after tonight’s primary elections. Shortly afterwards, campaign officials called The View to disconfirm the story; apparently, Clinton has no plans to concede this evening.

The final two primary elections in South Dakota and Montana will determine the number of delegates awarded to each candidate, which will in turn decide who receives the Democratic Party nomination.

Senator Barack Obama has parted ways with Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, saying that he feels as though the church is suffering from the attention his campaign has brought.

After controversial comments by Reverend Jeremiah Wright, a guest sermon last week by Reverend Michael Pfleger did not help matters. Pfleger made racist and sexist comments while delivering a politically charged talk, during which he imitated Obama’s opponent, Senator Hillary Clinton.

Senator Obama is forging ahead, as he has nearly amassed the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination, while Senator Clinton attempts to convince superdelegates that she is the candidate of choice in some regions.

Today brings two more primaries for the Democratic Party; voters in Kentucky and Oregon will have the opportunity to cast their ballots and help select the Democratic presidential candidate.

Though many have counted Senator Clinton out of the race, two solid wins today may help her state her case for the nomination; pundits, however, claim that although Kentucky is thought to be Clinton territory already, Oregon will likely go to Senator Obama, giving him enough votes to become the nominee.

The ladies of The View wonder what voters who don’t contribute to potentially history-making wins will tell the next generation.

On the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel, President George Bush’s comments about appeasement seemed like an odd political attack directed toward presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Speaking to the Knesset in Jerusalem, Bush suggested that entering discussions with Iran would be similar to Poland’s Nazi appeasement policies during World War II. Joy crtiticzed Bush’s own political reasons for talks with North Korea and Al Qaida, and suggested that his refusal to speak with leaders of other nations is jeopardizing the United States.

Although subsequent reports have claimed that Bush’s report was not directed toward Senator Obama, the Senator has said that Bush’s attack was unwarranted and misguided.

Following on the heels of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright scandals, the Republican party has now created a commercial that has aired in Tennessee using the words of Michelle Obama to discredit Senator Barack Obama. By saying that she was “proud of [her] country” for the first time in her adult life Mrs. Obama drew the ire of those who felt that she was not patriotic enough.

On Good Morning America, Senator Obama responded to the Tennessee GOP, saying that those responsible for the ad should “lay off [his] wife” and should refrain from resorting to campaign tactics that smeared his family.