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Bill and Hillary max out for Obama

Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008 2:48 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC's Chuck Todd
A day after Obama wrote a $4,600 check to Hillary Clinton, First Read has learned Bill and Hillary Clinton have returned the favor, donating the maximum to the Illinois senator's campaign, a Clinton spokesperson says.

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Kathy (Sent Friday, June 27, 2008 4:08 PM)

Not a big fan of McCain, but he'll get my vote--more trustworthy--- and a safer bet.At least he does not pander for votes.

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Not pander for votes....does a gas tax holiday qualify? How about drilling for oil that won't do a thing for 10 or more years and will only have a "psycholgical effect" (McCains words). How about a game show gimmick....300 million for the best car battery. Does America get to vote off the losers each week.  Voted against enviromental legislations for years.  Now he's Mr. Greenjeans. He has done nothing but pander. Even on the war he's changed his position or been continually wrong. Trustworthy?

By the way, voting for President should not be a "bet".  It should be based on knowlege of positions and FACTS avout a candidate.  Not smears and not lies.


He will never get a cent from me or any other Hillary supporter that I know. That would be a huge waste of money, as he will never be elected POTUS.

P.U.M.A.!!!!!!!!
I am getting so tired of Chris Matthews asking three questions in rapid fire and not waiting for the "guest" to answer the first question before another question is asked.
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What I hate is his habit of pausing after what appears to be a "throw' to the guest and, as soon as that guest begins to speak, Chris starts yammering again. He just loves the sound of his own voice. His opinions, while sometimes interesting, aren't that inciteful for the most part.

Also, I am so tired of Pat Buchanan. He is described as an MSNBC analyist, but he is so biased his comments are seldom on target.
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While I rarely subscribe to his political views, Buchanan is, at least, honest about what he thinks (without spin). What he does offer is often an interesting analysis and a generally fair perspective on general ideas concerning political strategy. When listening to him, it is helpful to understand who he is and and where he is coming from. He carries with him the sensibility of another era. Personally, I like my information with lots of fair perspectives. I like to have my opinions challenged with ideas that I may not agree with. It helps remind me that I don't have a monopoly on the truth. Far from it.
Obama '08
If John gives Mary $4,600, and Mary gives John $4,600, but no product changes hands, isn't that money laundering? In the case of Obama, Clinton it's just a wash. And, if they do team up, they'll only cancel each other out; but what's Hillary got to lose? It'll be interesting to watch: http://theseedsof9-11.com              
Alan, NJ,

You ask me how has McCain not earned a Hillary supporter's vote, and then try to prove your point by commenting on the slight differences between Hillary's, and Obama's healthcare plans, respectively. However, you offered no facts that support any reasons to have faith in McCain's healthcare solution. I can't blame you however, as McCain's plan would be a nightmarish disaster should he ever get the chance to visit his uncaring, ineptitude upon us with it.

The plan that my family now enjoys, as a benefit from employment, which covers everything including doctor visits, surgery, and hospitalizations, etc., with a 5.00 co-pay for prescriptions only, which could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits annually; (as in the year my husband went through 2 cancer surgeries), would be reduced to a 5,000 deduction under McCain's brilliantly generous plan!

So again I say, McCain has not earned a Hillary supporter's vote. Of course you can give it to him if you so choose. But I believe you will be left holding the proverbial bag, my friend.

Nothing against Obama – it’s just that NOBODY (except Bill) can compare with Hillary Clinton.  

The media (particularly MSNBC and scary/crazy Keith Olbermann) vastly underestimated the depth and degree of her support (18 Million)

They were too busy trying to get Obama elected to see clearly.


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