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Delegate update: Obama snags 1 more

Posted: Sunday, May 11, 2008 3:41 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
Obama has pulled within two of taking the lead in what was once Clinton's formidable superdelegate lead in the NBC News count. Today, the Illinois senator picked up the endorsement of California superdelegate Crystal Strait, a Young Democrats of America board member.

Strait is the first superdelegate to endorse this Sunday, but is Obama's sixth pick up this weekend. Clinton gained one yesterday, but lost two for a net of negative one in the NBC News count.

The NBC NEWS delegate counts:
PLEDGED: Obama 1,590, Clinton 1,426
SUPERS: Clinton 276.5, Obama 275
TOTAL: Obama 1,865, Clinton 1,702.5

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I am so happy to see other people think the way I do Hillary clinton is a high up on her horse ignorant woman forget the fact that she is white but I do not trust her people say that regardless if obama does not win that they would still support hillary . SORRY but how can I vote for someone that I can't trust I wwould not put my own country through that its plain wrong  she a manipulative liar and obama keeps it real oh by the way that racial comment that she tried to use to promote her self very bad idea she knows that alot of african american are not on her corner now not only they are not on her corner but they will probubly never be . I love Barack Obama he inspired me and I will be sticking by him this will probably be my first and only vote any election.
Why is it that MSNBC has the most delegates for Clinton than several other major news organizations that I have checked online. The last time I checked, no one had Clinton reaching 1700. The only two sites that I found to agree were Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. As of yesterday they both had Clinton at 1684. Several others that I checked had her between the two previously mentioned numbers. Just curious as to why MSNBC is higher than everyone else when there is ongoing reporting of superdelegates switching from Clinton to Obama.
I can say that Obama seems to have swayed a lot of people in the past few days because he has been more than gracious towards senator Clinton. I admire his ability not to go negative. I also think that Clinton has run a long campaign and will come out to support senator Obama in the GE. We are going to put aside our differences and win. As much negativity Clinton has tossed out, she has been a formidable opponent and has done Obama a great favor by preparing him to go against McCain. She also should not be forgotten--I am sure that senator Obama will recognize her qualities as a fighter when he earns the nomination.
HEY MCCAIN GUESS WHAT! NOW AM PROUD! TO BE A AMERCAN
Like the majority of comments, I too support Obama and watch in dismay as Hillary pretends to be the true hero of the white working class, and the only Democrat they will support. She is the new great white hope. The past 44 contests, most of which were won by Obama, prove otherwise. She and her campaign staff will probably continue to flirt with this racist message right up to the convention in Denver.  All of us who witness the bitter endgame of Bill and Hillary will realize how bad they really are for the Democratic party. The more they self destruct, the better off we will be in the contest against McCain.
HUSSEIN OBAMA


I have felt for sometime now that Obama is the one person
that 'Frightens Me'. I believe the Bible
has warned us that 'A man will come from the East that will be
charismatic in nature and have proposed solutions
for all our problems and
his rhetoric will attract will many supporters!'

When will our pathetic
Nation quit turning their back on God and understand that this man is 'A
Muslim'....First, Last and always....and we are AT WAR with the Muslim Nation,
whether our bleeding-heart, secular, Liberal friends believe it or not.
This man fits every description from the
Bible of the 'Anti-Christ'!

I'm just glad to know that there are others that are
frightened by this man!

Semper
Fidelis, Chuck

'Saepius Exertus, Semper Fidelis, Frater
Infinitas' 'Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever'
- United States Marines -


Who is Barack Obama?

Very interesting and something that should be considered in your
choice.

If you do not ever forward anything else, please forward this
to all your contacts...this is very scary to think of what lies ahead of us
here in our own United States...better heed this and pray about it and share
it.

http://snopes.com ' confirms this is factual.

Check for yourself.


Who is Barack Obama?

Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was
born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from
Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita ,
Kansas.

Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii.

When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to
Kenya. His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from
Indonesia.

When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to
Indonesia.
Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta.
He also spent two years in a Catholic school.

Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a
Muslim. He is quick to point out that, 'He
was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic
school.'

Obama's political handlers are
attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical.

Obama's
introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this
influence was temporary at best. In reality, the
senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the
divorce, and never again had any direct influence
over his son's education.

Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann
Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam.
Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta

Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the
Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world.
Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major
public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he
was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran.

Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he
show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag
and slouches. Do you want someone like this as your
PRESIDENT?

Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected
presidential candidacy.

The Muslims have said they plan on destroying
the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level
- through the President of the United States, one of their own!

Please
forward to everyone you know. Would you want this man leading our
country?...... NOT ME!!!


West Virginia voters would do well to vote in such a way as to retire Hillary's campaign for her own good.

I have nothing left for Hillary but sympathy.  Her "hard working White Americans..." statement just gave me the chills.

Am I the only one he has a feeling that Hillary is exhibiting signs of some type of breakdown?  Why is she spending $6.4 million dollars of Chelsea's inheritance in this way?  Why won't her husband and those around her bring her to the reality of this thing?  

Instead of campaigning, I would like to see Hillary take a good week off and return with a more healthy approach to how she can best regain, as a former First Lady, dignity and grace.
I would not have agreed with the sentiments expressed by most bloggers than I do.
Obama is a gift the US will give beyond her borders, he appeals to all without a pinch of doubt.
He remains a candidate of choice anywhere in the world, certainly this is the person the US needs for its image world over.
Hillary Clinton is an audacious dreamer, a feminists, an ilitist,past Barry Goldwater Republician who marched against the Vietnam war while attending college at Wellesley and not only smoked pot but inhaled.  She has mislead the American people into believing she is the victim.  please West Virgina do research before you vote for her.  She has attacked Senator Obama on everything from who he went to school with to his preacher. Have you heard him bring any of the above out about her? Read the book Klein wrote about her before you vote please.
Role Model for Children – Obama

One month ago on national televsion Obama gave the 'finger' to Hillary and smugly laughed about it with his audience. Is this type of malicious immaturity our children should learn: lack of tolerance, vengeance and the bully mentality? After that one event, besides the mindless and uneducated, how could anyone seriously consider this Obama for any office?

Also, Obama's state-senate candidacy was launched at Weather Underground bombers Ayers house in 1995. Ayer who advocates the violent destruction of America may have much more to do with promoting Obama than we know. The organization MoveOn has aggressively intimidated delegates to vote for Obama and to shun Hillary and is likely closely connected with Ayers. Ayers finally got his bomb - Obama.

Obama also rigged his election to become senator by unfairly disqualifying his opponents. He did this by meticulously finding fault with each of the other candidates signed petitions until each of the contenders had to drop out, Obama was the last one standing, there was no election. This was another finger gesture towards the American public by Obama.

If this isn't enough, look at Obama's affiliations:
Wright
Meeks
Ayers
Abongo "Roy" Obama
Rashid Khalidi
Robert Malley
Hamas
McPeaks
Rezko
Auchi
And the list goes on...

This may be the time of the Anti-Christ, but do you want to be on the list of people who voted for him?
It is so encouraging to read these supportive comments.  I do so wish Hilary Clinton would show courage and pull out of the race and get behind Obama.  That would prove she is the person of character she claims to be. I have never been so excited about an American presidency as I am about the prospect of Barak Obama becoming president in November 08.  I just wish all Democrats would get behind him NOW and not pull the party asunder.  I am certain, when he wins the nomination that many (if not all) Clinton supporters will get behind him but then she needs to encourage this
Go Obama!!  I am a 70 year year old woman and have seen and heard a lot of candidates for President through the years but have never been so enthuiastic about a candidate until Obama.

Obama represents everything good about the American people.  He is ethical, compassionate, honest, and has the integrity to show the American people and the rest of the world our government can be trusted. Obama will speak honestly to the American people to restore their confidence and they will know he is listening to their concerns and the Government is working for them. He will work to repair our economy and end the war in Iraq. Obama will repair the damage George Bush has done. These are the things I know to be true.  Go Obama!
Remember Obama is Not Black,Not white he's represents the LEADER OF UNIVERSAL STAGE to help Trouble USA so we American all are Bless,lucky to get gifts from God....
I can understand Clinton not wanting to quit because of the last 6 upcoming primaries.But she really needs to stop playing the race card, and belittling Sen. Obama whom she maybe having to campaign for once all this is said and done. I think Clinton is having a hard time dealing with she lost to a an unknown,when she was very well known at the beginning of this, wheather for good or bad.
Why doesn't your main political page reflect the current number of superdelegates that Obama has? It is still behind what you yourself says he has.
As the race drift to the finishin line, i see across a section of Republicans that shares Obama's philosophy---Obamacans---waiting to cross over. I can also see Obamas Democratic supporters---Obamacrats---extending their arms of fellowship to the Hillary's camp to face the Republicans who, patently, has no agenda nor philosophy in the entire campaign process.
As the race drift to the finishin line, i see across a section of Republicans that shares Obama's philosophy---Obamacans---waiting to cross over. I can also see Obamas Democratic supporters---Obamacrats---extending their arms of fellowship to the Hillary's camp to face the Republicans who, patently, has no agenda nor philosophy in the entire campaign process.
Chris M. we know that your from PA and once was a police. I must have been nuts to think you are a fair guy! Even you know that Hill is a sore loser and it's tiring hearing from her and honestly you guys to. The only reason I'm watching right now is because there is nothing most days on TV. It is so sadd how really bad most news people are. Joe and you are acting the same. Pat B. has been like bad and a analyst, yea!
Tired OLD men, can we please just get the news, we know how you guys really feel.
This is comedy video that is not very respectful of what Sen Clinton is doing now.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=B6Lstkiexhc

So, next WV and then Kentucky.  You know, those 2 states that Hillary said people are dumb and racist, that is why they vote for her? I am willing to bet that a lot of people didnt get that. It doesn't surprise me how she can get away with that.  Y'all created that monster, now you have to live with it.
The Obama Super-delegate gains will override the miniumally important WV delegates.....drip, drip, drip. As many editorials have indicated recently...the Clintons have become embarrassing and damaging to the Democratic Party. Hillary can not only NOT be the candidate, she will not be a real Party leader. Good riddance.
I am a 69 yr old, Utah white woman who supports Obama. He is a once in a lifetime leader, with vision, who will get us out of this morass in Iraq. (Just think if it takes 2 years after next Jan.20th that makes it 2011 before we are out of Iraq) Does anyone really want to be in this country longer than 2011? They have been fighting for 1500 years, they are a tribal society, and we are not going to change their minds by occupying their country. Let them figure it out themselves. We do not want to spend anymore of our precious treasure and money on people who want us out of their country. Obama will surround himself with the best,most brillant minds about how to get us out of Iraq. They will come to a consensus and in conjunction with the military generals, we will begin a phased withdrawal. (Like I said, Obama uses his brain.) Then we can finish the war in Afganistan and then let these countries take care of themselves,and we can work on our own problems. Invest in our schools, teachers, infrastructure, college educations and all the things necessary to be able to lift up our heads again in the world after the disaster of the George Bush/Dick Cheney years. (A third term of that mess! No thanks! McBush wants to stay there forever, and I don't want a man of 72 with his SHORT FUSE HAVE HIS FINGER ON A NUCLEAR WEAPON BUTTON.(Ask his former staffers about his temper!) John McCain would have us in a war with Iran--before we could bat an eyelash. And the young people, especially the women of Iran love America. They hate the mullahs who dictate their lives. Be informed, people. It's important--probably the most important election in our lifetime--and in my 69 years I've seen a few! God Bless America and God Bless Obama
Superdelegates didn't buy Hillary's electability claim. Why is she waiting for to quit? I can't wait seeing Obama debating McCain.
Very well said Terry!!!!!  I agree.


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