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Kansas governor to endorse Obama

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 11:33 AM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Chuck Todd
NBC News has confirmed that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who gave the Democratic response at last night's State of the Union, will endorse Obama today in Kansas.

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No Obama (Children Shouldn't be President),
I laugh at your small-minded ignorance.  I am a white male in my mid-thirties who has no respect for people over 50 who are supporting Hillary Clinton because she has "experience."  Why?  She has gotten almost nothing done in her "35 years."  I know you don't like to hear it but it's a FACT, jack.   It's deliciously ironic that the very ones who should be mature and intelligent enough to see through the spin are the very ones calling others childish.  Hillary is going to win and win huge on Feb 5.  She has massive establishment support, $100 million of lobbyist money, and the most extensive campaign infrastructure in history.  She has the most popular President in the Democratic party over the last 50 years as her husband (and millions of people voting for her because they want to give HIM a 3rd term).

It's a shame more "older" Americans are so trapped by nostalgia they can no longer look forward.  It's as if they keep hearing Bruce Springsteen playing "Glory Days."
This endorsement from Gov. Sebelius is significant in that she has the perspective of a governor in a red state. She knows very well that having Hillary Clinton on the ballot in November will play right into the hands of the Republicans.

Whether it's fair or not, Hillary Clinton is not liked by a large percentage of American voters. We can't risk having Mitt Romney or John McCain winning on account of Hillary's high negative ratings.
Howard Fineman, Chris Matthews and Tim Russert (the boys club), completely tried to trash Hillary in one of those debates...and it backfired as I recall. So much for believing Mr Fineman. Hillary will be our nominee because she has bigger balls than any of the above and bigger than Obama or Edwards for that matter.
The media, not John Edwards, is the real "king maker" of Obama.
Julio: '...Obama is very eloquent and sounds good, but he does not has the experience for the job. It's simple as that....'

Julio, Ted Kennedy says Obama DOES HAVE THE EXPERIENCE

Who do you think knows, Julio ? You or Ted Kennedy ?

See you 'down by the school yard'
With all the democrat bashing here, you would think this was the FOX News Blog.  Go Obama. Go Democrats.
An American,
That was NOT Sierra in SF (I think she goes over the top too quite frankly).  What I posted are facts that will be used in horrid detail by the Republican Party in the general election.  The problem is that they ARE FACTS.  

But, your response is typical.  You CAN'T address the issues so you lash out with your hatred and slam the person that brought up an issue that is serious and should be considered by voters in our primary.  What a joke you are.   Get out from under your rock and open your eyes instead of blindly marching behind the Clintons asking them what you should think and say.
Rob, you are making my point about the polls.  There are alot of undecided voters everywhere.  The polls don't mean alot in my opinion.  I think this is going to come down to super delegates.  I also think that it is unfortunate that so many democratic politicians are waiting until after super tuesday to take a side.  It is as if they want to make sure they support the winner regardless of who it is.  I give credit to anybody that has stuck their neck out for Edwards, Clinton, or Obama.  That shows the type of courage and conviction that we need from our leaders.  The waiting game is so political and we should demand more.  I am happy that a Democrat will be our next President, and even though some people say that they won't vote if their candidate is not chosen...that will change when there is a call to action by the runners up in this race.
i am not a hillary supporter. i don't think any of the candidates should be lied upon like some of you are doing. it shouldn't matter if a person is a woman or man, black or white, nor hispanic or asian when it comes to supporting a candidate. the rezko thing has been investigated thouroughly. there is nothing illegal there. what happened with bill in the white house is long gone. let it rest. obama isn't inexperienced as some of you find the need to convince yourself he is. he has policies if you really want to read them instead of just spew ignorant hate. hillary isn't as cold as some would like to believe either. the clinton's adhere to a type of politics that have influenced the political landscape at the expense of unity for years. it is the type of thing we need to get away from. if hillary is a feminist she needs to run her campaign herself and not let bill be the headline. if kennedy is betrayiong the women's movement then what is hillary doing by not being strong enough to stand up on her own? how can she be a shining example for women such as my daughter if she needs bill to even be in the race. to me hillary's dependence on bill clinton is a type of betrayal to the feminist movement.
Just want to pass this comment on. Sums it up quite well.
"This whole country needs to hear the truth about the Clintons and stop tip toeing around it. Bill and Hillary have already had 8 years ... and yes, the economy did well, partly because of their work and partly because of what happened in Sililcon Valley. But they had 8 years to pass health care reform, and failed ... had 8 years to reform immigration, and failed ... had 8 years improve the long term condition of Social Security and Medicare, and failed ... Had 8 years to really do something about America's failing schools, and failed ... had 8 years to put in place an energy plan that would lead us to energy independence, and failed. They passed all these unsolved problems on to President Bush just like Bush and Reagan passed them on to them and just like Bush II is goiing to pass them on once again. Instead of solving these problems, the Clintons got bogged down in scandal after scandal and the situation with Lewinski that completely distracted them from their real responsibility. They had their chance ... they had 8 YEARS! It's time to turn the page and move on. It's time to stop the politics of destroying the other side. It's time to pay attention and acknowledge why half the country has such an unfavorable opinion of the Clintons. HALF THE COUNTTRY! These people are not our enemies, they are our neighbors, our co-workers our fellow Americans and many of them absolutely can't stand the Clintons. It's time for real change, not 4 more years of what the country already rejected back in 2000."


B Martin, Fremont, CA (Sent Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:33 PM)

WELL WRITTEN & SAID..................AMEN!!!

GO OBAMA '08
evry governor, senator, some congressmen and congresswomen and various state officials count as superdelegates. if hillary, obama and edwards didn't get these endorsements then they may as well not campaign.
I would like to ask, how many of you had the "experience" when you got your first job? Or other new jobs?  Hillary's experience in government office is FIVE years as Senator of New York, THAT'S IT! The rest of her claimed experience is VAGUE and CONVOLUTED. Hillary brings the WRONG experience (Scandals and corruption). Mr. Obama has EIGHT years as an Illinois Senator and THREE years as a US Senator for Illinois.  He bringS to us the RIGHT experience.

And what's all this whining by the Clintonistas about Hillary not getting so much press time?  The media and the press are probably tired of reporting on all her (and Bill's) lies, distortions, mudslinging, and slash-and-burn tactics.  Actually, the less we hear about the Clintons, the better.  They are corrupt, hungry for POWER, and selfish trolls.  
well duh -- how else will she get to be on the ticket as VP nominee?
These paid campaign posters need to GO AWAY!
That's a nice endorsement for Obama. Gotta love those red state Democratic governors. They've proven they can survive co-existing with the other party.
WHAT A MAJOR ENDORSEMENT .WHY COULDNT BARACK GET HER ON HIS TEAM .
Okay, I'm biased. I grew up in Kansas and Chicago area, now live in Hawaii. To me, that makes Barrack Obama practically family. I'm over the moon about his candidacy. Can't wait for our caucus, even though past Super Tuesday, I think we'll matter, and we'd love to be the state that puts his delegate count over the top. In Hawaii,  and certainly at Punahou where he graduated, is a spirit of giving back to the community. Some may disagree with his philosophy or prefer another candidate but no one here doubts his sincerity.
I was a republican and now I have lost my mind and I am going to vote for the most liberal agenda I can find oppisite of what I believed in the last 15 years and vote for surrender in IRAQ and social spending yea JOE SARBORUGH IS VOTING FOR OBAMA nad dont let him tell you he's not.
AND IF THAT JACKASS GORE HAD LISTENED TO CLINTON AND NOT LIE BERMAN he would have been president the next 8 years but we all know how that turned out thank you RALPH NADER
JOE SCARBORO AND MIZCA endorse obama TUCKER CARlton says vote for obama CHRIS MATTHEWS ENDPORSES OBAMA YOU FEEL BETTER NOW MSNBC FAIR AND BALANCED

Yes Kenn I do feel better.  It shows me that they have intelligent people working for them.  All polls have shown that the more educated a voter is the more likely they are to vote for Barrack Obama.
Maybe it is because we actually think and reason rather than being fed Clinton bull.  But you keep on drinking the kool-aid.  
DITTO to everything B Martin said.  I lived in AR when Bill was Governor & we were quite glad to get rid of them.  If people knew the filth & corruption behind this couple... they are ruthless & will go to ANY lengths to get what they want.  It boggles my mind that anyone supports them!!! They are full of lies & deceit... Wake up people... How stupid are we going to be?  AGAIN? It is time for something TOTALLY NEW... They had their chance & failed miserably!  If Hillary is the nominee (which I pray she is not) I will vote for ANYONE running against her.  
Hillary still holds a 17 point lead in CA, plus double-digit leads in NY, NJ, and in this morning's new poll, in Missouri as well.  Tell me how Obama wins this nomination with Clinton so highly favored in the Feb 5th primaries.  He will probably win Georgia and Alabama, for exactly the same reason he won South Carolina.  But the rest of the country doesn't have that kind of demographic, and he's not winning across the country.  I just don't see how it changes in 7 days, barring some incredible blunder by Clinton in the debate in LA on Thursday night.

It will be a tough battle for Senator Obama but thanks to DNC rule the delgates are split along percentages.  It is how HRC won Nevada but lost in the delgate count there.  It also will depend on SuperDelgates and John Edwards.  Edwards truly can be a Kingmaker because he can sway his delegates to go one way or the other.  So if Obama keeps things tight, more Super delegates come out of the shadows for Obama and Edwards delgates swing to Obama then Super Tuesday will not decide the nominee as it has in the past.  Look for Obama to take chunks of NY, CA, and other states which will keep him competitve. Also the more time people have to get to know Obama the more they support him.  The convention will also decide a lot based on who the Repulbican nominee is, if they have one.  If McCain is the nominee then most superdelegates know HRC can't beat him so they will support Obama even if they previously supportted HRC.  A brokered convention will be fascinating no matter how it breaks down.
The only people who have a hope of my vote this November are (in alpha order) McCain, Obama. I've voted both parties in the past, and I'm leaning Dem. this time.

I could care less about what their personal policies are at this point. Either one will have to work with congress to get things done. I think if a Dem wins, Lieberman gives the senate to the GOP (imagine that vs Hillary).

Here's the secret. I believe both are capable of working with political opposition to comprimise and actually PASS legislation on important issues.

How many landmark bills have passed in the last 28 years? Not enough.
America,

Here's what I think.

There are more people in the middle than on the left or right.

Elections that split tha nation are nailbiters. The person who unites that middle wins in a land slide.
I have always felt that Hillary's campaign was all about her. ME...ME...ME. Vote for me b/c I am Hillary and I deserve the nomination. And can you imagine Bill wandering about the White House looking for something or someone to do? And when did we start electing couples to the run the country? Whose ideas will be brought forward, Bill's or Hillary's? Will we ever know? Scary stuff..  GO OBAMA
DITTO to everything B Martin said.  I lived in AR when Bill was Governor & we were quite glad to get rid of them.  If people knew the filth & corruption behind this couple... they are ruthless & will go to ANY lengths to get what they want.  It boggles my mind that anyone supports them!!! They are full of lies & deceit... Wake up people... How stupid are we going to be?  AGAIN? It is time for something TOTALLY NEW... They had their chance & failed miserably!  If Hillary is the nominee (which I pray she is not) I will vote for ANYONE running against her.  
MF, VA
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Thank you MF.  I have viewed "THE CLINTON CHRONICLES" audio on the internet.  The Clintons are criminals:  Cocaine trafficking, money laundering, sexual exploitation of 100+ women by Bill, drugging and raping of young girls by Bill, the many deaths of people who testified and those who were scheduled to testify against Bill and minions.  All the people who were shot in the back of the head (Just like Vince Foster) whose deaths were attibuted to suicide.  How about the man that was shot in the back of the head, decapitated, and thrown on a pile of trash..the coroner ruled that a suicide as well.  Not to mention the many who met their demise in freak accidents.   Bill Clinton and his top tier of minions ran a corrupt, drug-dealing, money-laundering interprise while he was atty general and governor of Arkansas. Looks like his was also involved in prostitution. Hillary was in the middle of all of that as well.  Also of note, Bill Clinton was a cocaine user well into his forties.  

EVERYONE MUST VIEW "THE CLINTON CHRONICLES" audio.

FYI: No Obama (Children shouldn't be president)


Just for the record, Obama is older than JFK or Bill Clinton were when they became President.

Perhaps, his youthful appearance is representative of the soon to be passing of the old to the new, the past to the future.

Recognize the fact...A change IS gonna come!!!
OH, YES IT IS!!!
Has anyone watched the Democratic response to the State of the Union speech?  Sebelius looked like a corpse, talked like a corpse, put me to sleep.  If I'm Obama, I'd be worried about such useless endorsements.


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