Proud to be a Wisconsinite this morning!  Go Barak!

This is a set up for all you obama fans.If he wins the nomination, things such as saluting the flag, ties to controversial muslin and other things. Just you watch

This money haul is actually instructive...we keep hearing how democrats are the party of the disenfranchised and downtrodden but those people  seem to have money to contribute to obamas campaign ...when is the media going to start pushing this guy a little on his funding and total lack of a record to pick on?

The whole congratulating thing is silly, but I think it's dumb for Clinton not to acknowledge ANY of her defeats.

It just makes her look like she's in a bubble of her own, refusing to admit mistakes, refusing to admit anything is wrong. Strangely reminds me of Bush and Iraq during the early days.

She could do herself a favor and appear more realistic.

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I'd just like to congratulate the media, Barack Obama and the Republican Party for demonstrating that you can fool all of the people some of the time.

It has been increasingly apparent to me as an outsider what has happened in this election.

Firstly, the media have been absolutely appalling in their cheerleading of Obama.  Fundamental questions about his character, for example his relationship with Rezko, are left unanswered. So-called analysts don't analyse his policies but instead sit in awe of his plagiarised rhetoric.  I listened to his speech this morning and felt the need for the sick bucket - how many clichés can this man get into one speech?

Secondly, it is quite clear that Obama has taken advantage of the caucus system to manoeuvre himself into the position he is in the first place.  Caucuses are not a democratic way of electing a candidate.  They disenfranchise those who have family and work commitments.  They are dominated by the fanatical who bully and guilt-trip individuals into voting for their candidate.   They are an affront to democracy.

Lastly, we have the Republicans, who must be laughing up their sleeves at how they have managed to get Obama as the democratic candidate.  It does not take an idiot to work out that, with the Republican contest tied up at the beginning of February, many Republicans have voted for Obama because they know that he is the easier candidate to beat come November.  That is not wishful thinking but the reality that the GOP will have no inhibitions about tearing Obama's character and policies to shreds.  They won't adopt a kid gloves strategy that the press have done so far.

I seriously believe that if Obama does become the democratic candidate then we are in danger of seeing a humiliation of the Democratic candidate not seen since McGovern.

If that does happen I believe there will be a root and branch reform of the nomination process within the Democratic Party.  What we have seen here is how the system can be manipulated and that the failsafe of Superdelegates does not work.  

My own view is that the Democratic candidate should be selected by Democratic Party members only, on a one member, one vote basis, nationwide without any Superdelegates.  At least then there would be no argument about who was the real choice of the Democratic Party.  The present system gives some individuals too much power, and some states too much power.  Another advantage of such a ballot would be an end to this nonsense of republicans/independents deciding the Democratic candidate.  It would also mean that candidates would have to campaign nationwide for every single vote not just in "states that matter".

It might also be a damn sight less expensive to run as a candidate as the campaign would be over a much shorter timescale than at present.

First Clinton and now McCain are engaged in attack ad's aimed at Obama. Don't eithr of them realize that the old ways of doing business in Washington are coming to an end? The vast majority of Americans are tired of the same old rhetoric and the same old tactics form career politicians and want real change, Obama gives them the best chance for that. Clinton and McCain should also realize that the ageing population of Baby Boomers and the Status Que are no longer in the control or the majority voting block. Obama stands for everything that they don't, energy, strength, vitality, and real change. And the race card that the Clinton camp played has had the opposite intended effect. People are now more willing to talk openly and confont the race issue. The number don't lie, Obama has garnered more white votes than black votes. Oh my how the times are a changing.

Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama - that would be a nightmare for John McCain now wouldn't it?  Let John's nightmare begin and the American dream come true.

Its all over. So long Billary. the 16 years we've had with you have been filled with lies, sex, and triangulation. Thanks for the memories

Congratulations to Obama. Your organizational skills, communication skills and political savvy exhibited in this campaign have been awesome.

And the next time either Hillary or McCain attack your comments of hope and change you might want to tell the voters in your speeches and meetings with them that therefore, indirectly, Hillary and McCain are attacking the American people for wishing to display hope and a desire for change. McCain stated we needed change at the beginning of his speeech last night and then lambast you for speaking of change. Did I miss something here. This is going to be a long crueling and very disappointing general election for McCain.          

Frank in MO,

How are you going to cast your vote for Obama in two weeks if Missouri held its primary on Super Tuesday two weeks ago?

Anyway, I'm supporting Barack also, and I have a good feeling about OH and TX.  I just hope the superdelegates choose responsibly at the convention.  The American people should pick the Democratic nominee, and we are making that choice clearer and clearer every day.

Clinton shouldn't go on the attack....  I think she should take a look at her options and team up with Obama. We have two great people running for president.  Both have great ideas for change. So why NOT??

I think this is a new America. And it symbolise a new World. It is a dream of the hopeful to keep believing that that which was assume as impossible is possible. America has shown again why it is great. I think after this election the world will stand up and applude America. I would love an Obama/Hilary team. It is the best to come to the world right now.
Long live USA.

"Time for change", CJ, or more of the same?

Obama on experience

During the first - 8 - eight years of his elected service he
sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced:

233 regarding healthcare reform,

125 on poverty and public assistance,

112 crime fighting bills,

97 economic bills,

60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,

21 ethics reform bills,

15 gun control,

6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and
co-sponsored another 427. These included

**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law,

**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons
Threat Reduction Act, - became law,

**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,

**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law,

**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In
committee, and many more.

In all, since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890
bills and co-sponsored another 1096.

An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no record
according to some who would prefer that this comparison not be made
public.

He's not just a talker.
He's a doer.

I like the fact that Barack reiterated strongly, for the dense among us, the fact that change comes from each one of us, and that he wants to inspire us, albeit from the White House, to work, to make the changes necessary in our own communities, to change Washington, America and the world, for the better.

this country is long over do for showing the world that we are a true democratic country obamas time is now this countrys time is now.

For the 10th election in a row the candidate more qualified to be president won. The longer people have a chance to compare the Real Hillary with the Real Obama, the more they see that Obama will be a better president.

The truth shall be reveiled in 2009. Thou speak the words in 2008-let 2009 reveil the words.

HILLARY is the candidate that we need NOW!!. Obama is a great guy BUT UNEXPERIENCED. Our country, our economy, our homes, our jobs, our health care system  is in deep, deep trouble right now. We don't need someone who will HOPE for change and inspired us with just Words...we need some one who KNOWS and WILL MAKE THESE CHANGES FOR A BETTER AND ONCE AGAIN PROUD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

If Obama makes it to the White House, a lot can be
said on way he talks. Their are three words that I
feel describe him in his speeches. Obama talks with honesty, preciseness, and truthfulness.

Clinton is counting the days until George Bush is out of the White House.  Apparently, she is offended by all of the corruption in the Bush administration.

I am still trying to figure that one out.  Can any Hillary supporters out there help me with this?

Obama has to be the choice.  Hillary scares me.  Is she running or are the Clinton's trying to put their former administration back in?  She and McCain keep emphasising their experience in Washington as a necessary qualification for being President.  I seem to remember that Bill Clinton had no such experience and neither did Reagan.  That argument doen't hold water.  McCain would be OK, but if he lets the ultra conservative dictate his platform, we will have a Democrat in the Whitehouse.  The Conservatives need to get behind McCain for him to have a chance.  The right-wing conservatism of the past 8 years is far out of step with the will and expectations of the common people.  Look who they are voting for.

We've had 12 years of a Bush and 8 years of a Clinton. Isn't it time to get some new blood in the White House? For those who criticise Senator Obama for lack of experience, I suggest you look at the legacy of this Bush. All of his "experience" got us to this point. I'll take my chances on a relatively unknown who may have new ideas, a fresher perspective and yes, THE AUDACITY OF HOPE.

Kudos to every of the aspirants both of the democrats and the republican.
But i don't think the general world will accept all this accusations and counter accusations from this aspirants.Every body knows Sen. Obama is a good candidiate that is going to make the best of all american number one citizens.
Not only the american,but also the entire world is tired of war here and there,all we need now is peace from the north,to south,west and east of the world and anybody that is going to promote that is whom we all want as the president.
We all knows that Mrs H R Clinton is a box of experience but we need a heart that can stand the experience and likewise,Sen. Obama is not strange to experience too.So let Mrs Clinton be following him, even up to the general election day as a running mate.I know she will be a good american vice-president.

I have always tried to be and Independant, but over that past 8 years, Bush's actions and how he's raped the ecomomy and abused the Constitution to achive wealth for him and his friends has lead me to become a Democrat.  I feel like most Americans I have spoken with...I think a Obama/Clinton ticket is a winner.  I don't care for the attack ads and comments coming from Clinton, it makes her look petty and a sore loser.  Her recent comments and attacks have helped many undecided voters vote for Obama...so far she's been the best thing to happen to the Obama campain.

As far as the Republicans go, I find it ironic that they can say they are for the economy, when thier Commander in Chief is a leading cause.  They talk about looking in to the cost of fuel and the oil companies taking advantage of the American People, but if memory serves, don't the Bush family sit on the boards of some oil companies?..Why not reduce the Federal taxes on fuel...that should bring the price down....it's just amazing that at the start of the Irac war, they price went up and we were told it was due to projected shortages...then when those shortages din't occur, the price stayed around over $3 a gallon...could it be they figured out we would still have to but gas, so why not keep it there?
I don't think I have the answers to our problems, but i know Bush and the Republican party has done nothing to address them and know they wants us to give them another shot?  I don't think I can afford another 4 years of Republican rule.

I love how everyone criticizes Clinton. Do we not realize that Obama in his own State did not vote for at least 100 various bills. He wasn't even present. His answer for that was that the bill changed and he did not support it. Then why not vote NO, instead of not showing. Yup, I want a President who does not take a stand on every issue. Face it. Clinton may not be a prize winner but she at least will make a decision based on the information she has and whether its wrong or right, at least she votes.

 Chris Matthews of Hardball fame just doesn't GET it I have seen him 2x "drill" Obama supporters on naming a piece of legislation that Obama was involved in.  To us "ordinary" voters...it DOESN'T matter!  I want a strong leader, an inspiring leader, a leader with ideas...Hilary, with all her experience has NOT made one part of MY life better!! NO, Chris, it DOESN'T matter!!!!

obama does not have the experince that clinton has. the words are beautiful to hear now, remember you have the congress to deal with when passing bills. they all do. words do not promise the people anything, the record while in office will show results, not words in a race for presdient..

Congratulations Obama, well tried Hillary. This is a learning curve you both will never forget. Irrespective of what some may say Obama is ready to lead and ready from day one. The whole world is watching and hoping and praying that Obama has legal title to the White House come 2009.Like myself many believe he is the glue necessary to not only unite Americans but also the world. His blood runs both ways so we all can claim a part of him. Hillary you made a big mistake putting all your eggs in Ohio and Texas baskets. The Obama momentum is earth shaking and the vibration alone will crack and break many of those eggs! In fact at this point I could not concede Ohio and Texas to your camp and Obama has not gone into high gear as yet in both states. The more offensive you get the more supporters will be turned off from you. You are in a catch 22 but this is politics and Obama being the person he is will offer you an olive branch to run as vice president on his ticket. Please take the job Hillary. Together you both will be unstoppable and will make America proud.

The media has ran this race!!! People sitting in front of their televisions NOT watching debates but listening to what positive remark the media has to say about Obama and what negative remark about Hillary...Buyers remorse will certainly be in the days to come

This hasn't just been 10 wins in a row, it's been 10 blowouts in a row.  Check out these margins:
Sure, he’s won 10 in a row, but by how much:

Contest margin of victory
Louisiana 21%
Nebraska 36%
Washington 37%
US Virgin Islands 81%
Maine 19%
Virginia 29%
Washington DC 51%
Maryland 23%
Wisconsin 17%
Hawaii 52%

Spin that

This hasn't just been 10 wins in a row, it's been 10 blowouts in a row.  Check out these margins:
Sure, he’s won 10 in a row, but by how much:

Contest margin of victory
Louisiana 21%
Nebraska 36%
Washington 37%
US Virgin Islands 81%
Maine 19%
Virginia 29%
Washington DC 51%
Maryland 23%
Wisconsin 17%
Hawaii 52%

Spin that

Why should Clinton concede?
Independents and Republicans are giving him victories in Democratic caucuses and primaries. Half of them won't vote for him come November, and the other half are Ralph Nader pond scum who helped Bush get *S*elected in 2000.
I hope Democratic Super Delegates do the right thing, and nominate Hillary. Obama is the choice of independents and he will lose to McCain in November.
By the way, I hear that guy, Lawrence, is taking a polygraph test on the 26th of February. Whathappens if he passes?
Stay tuned Obamaniacs.....

I think the MSNBC commentors missed a big point last night. It sounded like they reached the conclusion that because Clinton lost Wisconsin by only 15% rather than the 25% she lost by in Maryland, that the attack ads must have worked and she will probably continue with them.
Wouldn't the fact that African-Americans make up about 50% of Maryland's population and only about 11% of Wisconsin's offer a better explanation for Clinton's "improved" margin of loss?
I don't understand how anyone could attribute her "improvement" to the attack ads when the exit polls showed most voters thought the ads were unfair.

The more I see and hear from the Clintons, the more likely I would be to vote for someone else (Ralph Nader, where are you?) if she wins the nomination. Mr. Clinton, especially, irks me. He shouldn"t be out there campaigning like some kind of hero.  Let's remember, if it hadn't been for his stupidities and lies, Al Gore would probably have been elected and we wouldn't have had the nightmare of the past 8 years.

People talk of the lack of experience that Obama has. If I read correctly in school there were a few other people that had never governed a country  before,brought people together with words of hope and change. Led only by the ideals of prosperity for all. OUR FOUNDING FATHERS did a pretty good job. This is like an AMERICAN REVOLUTION and will go down in history as such. Its time for a new way of thinking....I'll give Obama a chance...The "old experienced" people had there chance and led us to the brink of destruction.

It is now time for Hillary to throw in the towel and join hands with Obama for the victory of the democrates in november.

We the people need Clinton to win. I thank that Obama
is in with the rich and they can push him over with
money look at the money.


I cast my vote for Clinton in may

I can tell you the real reason Obama did so well in Wisconsin last night, unless MSNBC does not post this. In an open primary, Republicans can register, same day, as a Democrat and vote - against Clinton. Since McCain has locked up the Republican nomination, there was no need to come out for him in numbers. Huckabee is only staying in to provide a distraction to this underlying strategy. Doesn't anyone find it odd that Hillary Clinton almost tripled McCain's vote totals. You can not tell me there is this much of a disparity in registered Dems vs Reps in the state of Wisconsin.
Obama's surrogates are smart to exploit this factor, in a quiet way, in order to secure the nomination and create a sense of momentum. This does not mean that Obama will have a mandate to the White House. In fact, this actually means the Republicans will be set to make a strong run against him, while Hillary Clinton inadvertently does their dirty work for them by fighting for the nomination. The only hope for the Dems is to consolidate forces:Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama in order to overwhelm the Republican strategy. Although I would concede this so-called dream ticket is highly unlikely because of the combative tone each campaign has taken. The liberal wing of the Democratic Party is so hungry for the White House, they will blindly follow the most attractive package put in front of them. This may be a tragic mistake.

It's time for a change; I'm so tired of Clinton's and McCain's childish attacks on Obama. When you look they are the only one's attacking. I don't see Obama attacking them they resort to attacks when they see Obama gaining more and more ground on this Presidential Nomination. The time is out for all those attacks and focus on winning primaries and getting elected,I applaud Obama for being a true leader and man not to stoop to low levels and focus on being the next President of The United States of America. Time for change after all these years look were we are as a society after doing it the other way now lets do it the right way.

Change is in the air.   Get ready Barack, the GOP is warming up for some serious attach ads.   Keep your wits everyone, cause change is a coming to Washington.

Shouldn't he have asked the Clinton supporter the same question.  After all they are touting her experience.  What has HRC accomplished in the Senate.  Oh yeah, she authorized the War.  She protected Credit Card companies.  What a grand republican legacy to be proud of.

Go Obama Go! You are absolutely right on the money; Mcain represents the short-sighted and failed policies of the past. He has nothing to offer except the politics of smear and fear. He talks of experience. let's face it; what kind of experience is that? Supporting an unpopular war without an exit strategy or failure to provide protective gears for our dedicated men and women in IRAG? There are two kinds of experience: the worst kind and the right kind. Obama represents the right kind and its an absolute time for hope and change we can believe in. Inspirational words are not empty slogans--they offer hope for people to believe in themselves again. For example, when President Reagan said: "Mr Gorbachev Tear Down This Wall," they were just words- they offered hope and change really happened; we are all living prove to the eventual outcome. Obama, you are free to use my line without any permission.

Really, the comments above are truly amazing and so refreshing. I feel I have nothing to add but to say that lets show the world, fellow americans that we are capable of being as intelligent, open minded and potically active as anyone else-unlike the impression the world has of us today.

Hurray for democracy!

20 years of Bush/Clinton is enough. We need a fresh approach that Obama will bring to the White House. Hillary is showing how desperate the situation is  with her continued attacks. Barak Obama does have experience and with his vision will inspire America to regain its standing in our own minds as well as the minds of the rest of the world. Ohio will show that the polls are not to be trusted. Obama will win in this state as well as in Texas. Obame '08

DON'T BE SURPRISED AMERICA!
I hope that the republican conspiracists/Skull and Bones don't launch a "plotted" terrorist attack to shift our focus from the issues on the home front. As we all know, the republicans SWEAR they're the ONLY ones that can handle our defense and foreign policy. Such an egregious act would help secure a win for McCain and keep Bush's agenda in full force.

WATCH OUT AND DON'T BE SURPRISED!

I have to say, if it comes down to Obama and MCain I will vote republican for the first time in my life. Our country is in no shape right now for "wanna be's". I can't beleive it has gotten so bad that we are willing to elect a president with very little experience just to rebel against our government. Its a shame that people actually beleive Obama can move the world with his hype and speeches. What looks good and sounds good is alot different than reality. We need someone that can not only play the game, but get things done at the same time, thats reality. I think Hillary is the best choice. Things would not get any worse, only better. She has respect among her fellow senators, whether they agree or not. She knows how to broker a deal with republicans to get things done. The thing that disturbs me the most is the mass amount of people coming out of the woodwork to vote for Obama now. People who never cared to vote before are being summoned to go vote for no other reason than helping him win. The people voting for Hillary and Mcain know why they are voting and why they are voting for their canidate, most are lifelong voters. I do think everyone who is able, should vote, but not just to get somebody elected for reasons other than being the best choice to run this country. This is'nt the Homecoming king up for grabs or a popularity contest, we're talking about THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. We need to be honest with ourselves and elect a proven leader, there is just NO time to screw around here. Electing Hillary is the best choice for this country, things will happen on her first day in office, not the third year of a four year term. I'm a male, union ironworker and Hillary has my vote.

So many of the attacks against Obama are full of blatant lies, childish finger-pointing, inconsistencies and hypocrisy.  McCain would say that Obama wants to go to war without discussion  . . . when Obama has been saying FROM THE START that he wants to negotiate always, to speak not only with our friends but with our enemies.  Clinton would say he's all words and no actions, but while she's busy pouting and trying to insult her opposition, Obama clearly outlined his plans in Texas and gave the American public a good clear view on what he is going to do and how.  So who is 'really' just words?  It certainly isn't Obama.

The only reason his rivals would attack his words is because they are honest, they are so much more than pleasing trappings.  He dares to speak the truth to those who might not like it, because unlike candidates such as Mrs. Clinton , he will NOT tell you what you WANT to hear, he will tell you what you NEED to hear.  He won't beggar for support and votes, he wants honest votes from honest people.  As he said in Texas, he told the car-makers in Detroit that they needed to change their ways, as he said in California to a room FULL of the wealthy, we need to give tax breaks to the less fortunate who really need it.  We have to do the right thing.

I cannot believe that anyone still believes Obama won't salute the flag, that he is some kind of Muslim extremist.  He and the reliable press have gone OUT OF THEIR way to prove what is and what is not the truth and they have done so.  What other candidate can say that?  Is anyone seriously going to believe a chain email sent by Obama's rivals over truths we have seen on video, truths we have seen in official documents?  Is that what some of us 'Americans' have been reduced to?  Accepting such gross and ignorant lies?

I say no.  I say that I am smarter than all that, I am an American and for the first time in a long time I think the rest of the world can come to love us as we should love ourselves.  I voted for Obama and encouraged all my friends and family to vote for him, and though he lost our state he still thanked those of us that did indeed vote for him.  I feel such pride in my fellow Americans now as I see them having the courage to vote for change.  Obama is right, do we want the same old kind of politics in Washington?  Should we have them 'boil all the hope' out of Obama (such a great line he had in Texas there)?  No, let us make the right choice, let us believe in the choice and make America the great country that she should be.  It will take work, hard work, from everyone of us . . .  but 'I' for one, am ready.  Obama  . . . all the way.

"This is a set up for all you obama fans.If he wins the nomination, things such as saluting the flag, ties to controversial muslin and other things. Just you watch"

CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIN!!!  And all this time I thought it was silk that was the trouble-making fabric!  

sorry, it just struck me as funny...


As for Hillary Clinton, her best bet would be to tell all of her supporters to shut up.  You guys make her sound pathetic, rude, and desperate.  She would be doing much better if it wasn't for all of her supporters antics and their inability to face the truth and reality (which the above quote demonstrates).  Like most Democrats, I love Bill Clinton. But that was the nineties!  Come on people!  It is the year 2008, and this country is acting like a 7th grade girls gym class with its cliques and hatreds.  Turning neighbors into outsiders and everyone wanting to be the top spoiled brat.  I am sick of that, just like I think most people are sick of it.  

Obama 08!  For the good of the country!

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