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Marihelen — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:46 GMT

Oh jeez. Can we please have a reality check? The desired outcome of Hillary supporters is not going to happen without blowing up the party. The writing is not just on the wall, but on the floors, the ceiling and in every book in the library.

Can we please just stop suspending reality? Hillary can't win the nomination without blowing up the party and she can't win the election if she does blow up the party. At this point, it doesn't matter which camp you're in, it only matters if you live in a reality-based world.

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Paula, Maine — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:53 GMT

We don't care who the people want, who the people voted for.

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Robert W, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:54:58 GMT

Go against the people and your own process of picking a candidate and the Democratic party will be viewed as corrupt. McCain will win. Dems in both houses will be done.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:06 GMT

Just more lies from the Hillary "Republican" Clinton gang to try to steal the nomination from the rightful winner, Barack Obama. If she were so damned electable then why hasn't she already won the Democratic Primary? She has to cry to the supers to save her from her own incompetent lying campaign.

Just another reason for the supers to get some courage and end this primary charade before she hurts our presumptive nominee and helps her ally panderer McCain.

Go Obama 08/12!

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nancy, los angeles, ca — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:07 GMT

you guys need to catch up with ABC News:

Obama Takes Lead in Superdelegate Tally
Hillary Clinton Will Meet With Financial Backers Next Week
By JAKE TAPPER
May 9, 2008 —

Sen. Barack Obama moved into the lead today in the last category that Sen. Hillary Clinton had claimed to have an edge -- support among the Democratic Party's superdelegates.

The Illinois Democrat grabbed the superdelegate lead thanks to a switch by New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne and an endorsement from previously uncommitted Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon.

Those two votes gave Obama a 267-266 lead over Clinton. That is a huge shift since the days when Clinton boasted about a 60-plus vote lead among the party's pros back on Super Tuesday.

Clinton Fights On, Obama Focuses on McCain
While the New York Democrat is refusing to concede defeat and is hoping a victory in Tuesday's West Virginia primary will keep her dwindling hopes alive, Obama is starting to focus instead on his Republican opponent John McCain.

ABC News' senior political correspondent George Stephanopoulos reported on "Good Morning America" that Obama's team is considering using some of his campaign cash to fund ads against the Arizona senator.

His camp is also planning to announce a 50-state registration rally this weekend, a tactic geared to a November election rather than the remaining Democratic primaries.

The rest of the Democratic Party, however, is struggling with how to end Clinton's challenge and worries that a last-ditch effort by Clinton could be damaging to Obama.

They were particularly unnerved by Clinton's comments earlier this week that appeared to be racially insensitive or racially calculated when she said, "Sen. Obama's support among working, hardworking Americans, white Americans, is weakening again."

"This is exactly the kind of talk that is going to make superdelegates nervous," Stephanopoulos said. "Most of the uncommitted superdelegates and party leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are willing to forgo pressuring her to get out of the race as long as the rhetoric stays in tact."

Panetta Calls for Clinton to Concede
Former top Clinton administration aide Leon Panetta told KGO TV in San Francisco, "It's pretty clear unless there's a bolt of lightning, Barack Obama is likely to win the Democratic nomination. She's put up a good fight and put up a good race, but I think there's a time now where she needs to concede and unify the party."

If Clinton decides to fight on, Panetta advised that she "should remain on issues, they shouldn't engage in personal attacks. & Whether the winner wins will depend an awful lot on how the loser loses."

There are indications that Clinton is taking a hard look at her options. She has scheduled a meeting Wednesday -- the day after the West Virginia primary -- with her campaign's major financial backers at her Washington mansion.

Stephanopoulos said there was also "lots of very quiet waltzing behind the scenes with intermediaries representing Sens. Clinton and Obama" to engineer a "dream ticket" with Clinton as Obama's vice president.

"I should say there's an expectation that Sen. Obama is reluctant to go down this road for a host of reasons, but others are making the case this is the most powerful ticket for the Democratic Party," Stephanopoulos reported.

For many Democrats, however, Conan O'Brien had it right.

In discussing the states where the two candidates were favored, the comedian quipped, "Hillary is favored in the state of denial."

ABC News' Karen Travers contributed to this report.

Copyright © 2008 ABC News Internet Ventures

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Tracy Walters. — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:10 GMT

Well, la dee, da. No kidding and welcome to the party. They, like many Democrats, see the weaknesses in Obama, and these people are not pleased with their standard bearer being Obama.

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Roxie, Nashville, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:29 GMT

WHAT A JOKE! 20 NOBODIES OUT OF THE 435 MEMBERS IN CONGRESS! NO SENATORS, HILLARY'S COHORTS, SUPPORT THIS RIDICULOUS PLEA! I'M SURE THAT THE OTHER SUPER DELEGATES GOT A GOOD LAUGH...

DESPERATION IS SO NOT ATTRACTIVE!

OBAMA/SEBELIUS, EDWARDS, RICHARDSON...ANYONE BUT CLINTON! '08

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Jon, Indy — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:57 GMT

A few "dead-enders."

Seriously, if this is the case, why is she behind in every conceiveable metric? Some of which her supporters created?

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Tony, GA — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:32 GMT

She did not have the vision to run an effective campaign.

She did not have the skills to properly manage either her campaign finances or strategy.

She does not have the commitment of the large majority of pledged delegates to the convention.

She has become a divisive figure, now at the highest levels of the party.

The party may seek to circumvent the will of the people, but this WILL destroy the party.

The republicans are now rejoicing!

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:35 GMT

'...ABC
OBAMA 267
CLINTON 265...'

Hillary Bo Peep....
Has lost her sheep...
And doesn't know where to find them ....

Ding dong the WITCH IS DEAD

From Huff Post:

'...Obama Now Takes The Lead in Superdelegates Too

ABC News' Karen Travers Reports: For the first time this campaign season, Barack Obama has surpassed Hillary Clinton's support among superdelegates, according to the ABC News delegate estimate.

Sen. Obama, D-Ill., picked up two superdelegates this morning giving him a new metric to tout in addition to his current commanding leads in pledged delegates, popular votes, states won, and money raised.

Rep. Donald Payne, D-N.J., switched his endorsement from Clinton to Obama and Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., endorsed Obama. DeFazio was previously uncommitted.

With these endorsements, Obama has the support of 267 superdelegates and Clinton has 265 superdelegates.

Every news organization's superdelegate count is a little different because it is an imperfect science. Since October 2007, the Political Unit has continuously reached out to the nearly 800 superdelegates to determine their candidate preference. We also reach out regularly to the Obama and Clinton campaigns for their superdelegate lists and work to confirm any that they include on their lists.

Clinton’s advantage among superdelegates was once massive and has been dwindling steadily since Super Tuesday, when she was ahead by over 60 superdelegates.

Clinton’s institutional support from within the Democratic Party allowed her to build a commanding lead in superdelegates over Obama in the early part of this nomination battle.

Despite several rough weeks on the campaign trail, Obama has maintained momentum in picking up superdelegates. Obama has outpaced Clinton at every marker of this campaign since Super Tuesday -- after the controversial comments of Rev. Wright came out, after Clinton’s big win in Pennsylvania and after the Indiana and North Carolina primaries.

Below are the superdelegate tallies, as of this morning, from other news organizations:

ABC
OBAMA 267
CLINTON 265

CBS
CLINTON 271
OBAMA 261

CNN
CLINTON 268
OBAMA 258

NBC
CLINTON 274
OBAMA 260

AP
CLINTON 271
OBAMA 256

New York Times
CLINTON 263
OBAMA 258

Politico
CLINTON 268.5
OBAMA 260

Washington Post (uses AP statistics)
CLINTON 271
OBAMA 256

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Bob, Illinois — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:38 GMT

16 members of Congress. That's it? There are like 206 Dems in Congress. That's like 8% of Congressional Dems who released the letter supporting Hillary. Hardly impressive.

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Benjamin — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:40 GMT

What a bunch of idiots. What is the point of repeating it now ? IT IS OVER !

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Obama 08 — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:43 GMT

If HRC is supposedly the "best" then why isn't she winning?

Why is Obama blowing her away?

Nice try Wasserman and CO.

Good to now that all of these so called "leaders", all of these elected officials that signed this letter are willing to over turn the will of the voters and steal the nomination away from the person that EARNED IT.

Too bad that it isn't going to work.

MORE DELEGATES.
MORE VOTES.
MORE STATES.
PLAYS BY THE RULES.
DOESN'T WANT TO OBLITERATE ANYONE.
HAS ALREADY WON THIS NOMINATION.

Obama 08

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Susan in IN — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:57 GMT

I live in Indiana and everyone that I have talked to that voted for Hillary did so because they wanted McCain to win in November. How does that make a person the stronger choice?

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Keven, West Virgina, Its not all white in W. Virgina — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:59 GMT

SHE IN IT FOR HERSELF!

HILLARY HAS TURNED REALLLLLY SELFISH LATELY.. I DONT EVEN THINK WE WANT HER BACK IN 2012..

ITS OVER AND SHE SHOULD BE HELPING HER PARTY INSTEAD OF DISSING THE NOMINEE> TALK ABOUT A SORE LOOOSER!

Seriously. Its time to Unite. If Hillary wont ask you, Then let this democrat BEGG it of you.

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Jay, The Batcave — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:00 GMT

These, I assume, are already delcared Superdelegates?

If she steals this nomination I swear to god I'm gathering my family up and moving to Australia.

Obama '08

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sf. lc, la — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:10 GMT

read the letter. note: paid for by hrc!

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Keven, West Virgina, Its not all white in W. Virgina — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:42 GMT

Yep... I see the change she's talking about. Selfish Change.

Obama 08

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souzan, alexandria, VA — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:03 GMT

All one could say shame of the Democrat to let that goes out. And I think all the Afro-Americans and no catholic should teach them a lesson this coming election if they push Hillary against the well of the people.

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Brent Hall — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:29 GMT

Oh, this does the party SO much good. We who really desire someone besides McCain in the White House really appreciate the itellectual, intestinal fortitude, not to mention LEADERSHIP, these people are showing. Why don't they care enough about the USA to see it's just worsening things to STILL try to get the nomination for Hillary. Be MEN & WOMEN, and let's go forward. You people are gravely disappointing.....gravely.

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Cory (SC) — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:46 GMT

Wow, now the Congress is going to try and steal it too? Man, this election cycle just gets better and better!

http://www.politivine.com

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Dottie, Swarthmore, PA — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:58:52 GMT

Members of Congress can write as many letters as they want. Nothing is going to change, Senator Obama is going to be the nominee. Yesterday in West Virginia, Senator Clinton & Chelsea were heckeled & booed. When is President Clinton going to tell her it is over? Let her leave with her dignity intact.

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KT, Tennessee — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:11 GMT

The march out of the closet and into the light of day continues for the Hillarycrats.
For these "leaders" it is ok if Obama wants to unify the red states & the blue states, just as long as Hillary can lead the white states.
Again, Obama provides the background for the white stars to shine.
The age of the modern Dixiecrat has arrived and the party of civil rights remains silent.

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:24 GMT

Yeah !!

After 16 years of dishonesty and lies...
After 16 years of scandals and cover ups...
After 16 years of corruption and incompetence...

The American people want: MORE OF THE SAME !!

Someone to rule us...
Someone to foll us...
Someone to cheat us...
Someone to beat us...

We want crooked Clintons....

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Greg Chicago — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:31 GMT

you are not helping I want a Democratic White House and you are not helping stop with the divisive letter

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Lisa, New Britain, CT...decisively for Obama — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:49 GMT

My first reaction (upon not reading the letter) was a big fat resounding RIP (hearing the sound of the Democratic party being torn in half) and I thought, there goes the election.

My second reaction (upon clicking on the letter), was seeing that only sixteen congresspeople signed it.

That's fine. I have no problem with them declaring their continuing support for Clinton. We know she HAS party support. Barack Obama has gotten sixteen NEW Congressional superdelegate endorsements since (hmmm, thinking) maybe around two weeks ago (someone can check it they want to).

Support is fine, tearing the party in half...not so good.

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KD — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:59:53 GMT

She could only get 16 people to sign it? Last gasps of a dying campaign.

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GRAND THEFT BY MANIPULATION OF THE RULES .. — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:02 GMT

The DNC’s ‘Rules Committee’ offers Hillary a significant advantage --- 13 of its members have openly endorsed her, and just 8 are declared Obama backers.

EXAMPLE: (One Committee Chairman is Alexis Herman, Labor secretary under President Clinton; another member is Harold Ickes, the top advisor to Hillary’s campaign who is in-charge of stealing superdelegates; and, another is a member of the Michigan DNC.)

The ‘Rules Committee’ has wide latitude concerning Florida and Michigan. It could uphold the rules and punishment it and both candidates agreed to initially, or it could --- seat the entire delegation from each state, split the delegations in half, or even seat all of the super delegates but only some of the elected delegates.

This is the REAL REASON Hillary is staying in the race. Hillary fully expects that the ‘Rules Committee’ with its almost 2-to-1 ratio of declared Hillary-to-Obama supporters will go along with whatever she wants regarding Florida & Michigan delegates. She believes, and probably rightly so, that the ‘Rules Committee’ will seat as many of the delegates from Florida & Michigan as Hillary needs to obtain the 2025 delegates needed to win the nomination.

IT WILL BE GRAND THEFT BY MANIPULATION OF THE RULES COMMITTEE.
____________________________________________________________

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:14 GMT

Rick Larsen, Super Delegate from WA State, announced today for Barack!

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Delores Rose-Kennedy in Teneesee — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:28 GMT

Those congressional people are using their heads. I didn't see my congressman's name on the list, I am sad to say.

Hillary will be best for American. She has real plans not just rhetoric.

Don't just HOPE for CHANGE vote for it. Vote Hillary.

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thomas — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:42 GMT

Several members of Congress, actually means, about 3.

Hillary's layed the whip on their backs. She's still thrashing about. I am past seeing her as sad. This has become comical.

As I think about it, she floated the veep idea, the day after Texas, and Ohio.

She is just recycling all of her old arguments.

This is Hillary's death rattle, on steroids.

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Paula, Maine — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:48 GMT

I just checked to see if either or our representatives (who are both up for reelection in the fall) signed that letter. If she is allowed to overturn the choice of the people watch out.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy in Teneesee — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:00:56 GMT

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Ken Mesle - Highland, Illinois — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:17 GMT

Rigth the candidate with highest negatives is the strongest candidate. The candidate that is perceived as dishonest is the strongest candidate. Keep it up Hillary...Destroy the party. You can't bully your way to the nomination. The Rodham crime syndicate should go home to NY, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, etc. Where did she come from again.

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Tony, GA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:20 GMT

Interesting...No one from MI. joined in on this fiasco?

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Harris, Miami, FL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:23 GMT

This is GARBAGE. Some believe that John Edwards or Sen. Dodd would be stronger than BOTH Hillary or Barack, does that mean we should vote for them instead of the nominee. The point is these committed SDs' mere opinion of Hillary superiority is worthless. There are rules to abide by and Obama played by the rules. The democracy has spoken. How knows? It can very well be true that Hillary is the stronger candidate and Obama can lose in November, but that's not how democracies work.

Here's a newsflash: Clinton can lose in November too. It's not like she was subject to much criticism since she left the White House in 2000. She's got her "Reverend RWright" dirt that hasn't been poured through because she has not been the frontrunner since February 5.

And besides, if Clinton is the stronger candidate, why is she losing?

These SDs should be ashamed of themselves. They should fall in line and make sure that Obama wins in November, instead of trying to sabotage his candidacy for Hillary's sake.

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steve lynchburg,va — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:33 GMT

I suppose these people supported Hillary's efforts to pull the wool over the voters eyes with her sniper fire and gas tax pandering

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SAL in Texas — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:36 GMT

So, basically, these representatives want the SDs to ignore the voters and delegates and just hand the nomniation to Clinton becasue she wants it? Let's remember that these are long-time Clinton supporters who are over a barrel now because they backed the wrong horse. If Clinton doesn't succeed, and if they don't sacrifice themselves to at least try to make that happen, who's coattails will they ride? Not Obama's, that's for sure. There will be no more "machine". As a Texan, I can tell you Gene Green's support means very little in this state. And has anyone seen the performances of Stephanie Tubbs-Jones on CNN? She is as hostile as she is delusional about anything Clinton. I think we're seeing Clinton scraping the bottom of the barrel here. And besides, these are not "new" voices for her. As Obama continues to add SDs and wrap up the nomination, support for Clinton is eroding more and more each day.

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GW, Vancouver, Canada — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:37 GMT

i assume these are already superdelegates committed to Clinton. You should have noted that in your report. No surprise as you seem to be run by the Clinton campaign

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Jan, Elyria, OH — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:01:55 GMT

That's horrible! She fails to even TIE in popular vote, pledged delegates, AND number of states won! Yet she continues to fight to "disenfranchise" the millions who voted for & STEAL the nomination from Obama!

After all is said & done by the Clinton regime, SHE will lose the Novemeber election because of not being able to draw Obama voters, the Black vote, and many of the "intelligently-undereducated" due to her her "win at ANY cost" style of republican dirt-tactics.

What goes around, COMES around, Clinton bunch!!! The Air surrounding her is chokinly thick from all of the bad karma that she's pumping out & she WILL have to face up to at some point!!!

Looks like I WILL have to move to Canada before January '09!!! God help us all...

Thanks, greedy people...Thanks alot.

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ya know — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:32 GMT

Obama needs to annotate names and ensure he recognizes these personnel during his terms as Prez.

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Obama and Rutgers Football in 08' New Brunswick, NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:37 GMT

Yawn..

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Lisa, New Britain, CT...decisively for Obama — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:37 GMT

One more thing, on Indiana (and normally I wouldn't quibble but this is not a normal year), you might want to take a look at the later Indiana numbers, seems like the win was a bit narrower than thought. I saw it down to 11,000 and by less than 1% (someone linked to the official State numbers)...I mean a wins a win, but...

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jeffery daniels evanston IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:42 GMT

oha yea!! the strongest, please give me a dam break, hill the REP'S already have 1200 pages of crap on your ass, she will make the ticket stronger!! ok if they are dumb enough delieve that, i have a house in the middle of lake michigan for sale!!!

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Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:56 GMT

So, are you saying she's just got the endorsement of 16 new members of Congress? If these are just her supporters, big deal!

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JOHN HANCOCK, BOSTON,MA. — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:02:58 GMT

NO QUESTION ABOUT IF HILLARY IS NOMINEE..THE DEMOCRATS WIN "BIG". IF OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE..DEMOCRATS LOSE "BIG" TIME AND "BLOW" THE ELECTION..JUST WHAT THE REPUBLICANS HAD PLANNED.

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MR — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:05 GMT

More divisive politics from Hillary and her "BITTER" friends

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Tim, NWI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:29 GMT

I am so sick of lies, half-truths, and innuendo that not only Clinton needs to go but anyone still pushing for her needs to go as well. Lead, Follow, or get the hell out of the way! It's time to unite and not only elect Obama but take more seats away from Rebubbalicans.

Clinton might win but her coattails are short and will get even shorter in four years. Don't forget Bill kept the White House but lost the majority and NOTHING got done. Wake up and pay attention!

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colene, new york, new york — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:32 GMT

What a crock!

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Thomas, Louisiana — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:50 GMT

This is true, Obama is more of a liability in the GE against McCain, most of the states that he won in the primaries with large black populations are solid red states, and although most southern states have large black populations that favor Obama the vast majority of the total population are staunch republicans. Democrats need to decide if they want a feel good story or to win the White House, sometimes you can't have both.

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Vera,Oak Grove, Missouri — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:53 GMT

I can not believe I voted for Ike Skelton.
4th district in Mo. Skelton, you can expect an email from me today.

Also was this a way just to get us to go HillaryClinton.com website? So the campaign can say it has had a bunch of hits today.

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James, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Ahhhh hog wash, these people are already supporting hillary and means nothing at this point... Nice try though.... Try coming up with a different stratigy

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steven — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:02 GMT

Just go ahead and overturn the will of the people.

The race doesn't start now. The race has been going on.
Obama winning in pledged delegates, winning in popular vote, winning in momentum on superdelegates (90 down to less than 10 difference), and 2 to 1 won more contests.

You as Americans have every right to your opinion, you don't have any right to overturn the will of the people.

Hillary has every right to continue the race, the superdelegates are supposed to end this, that is their job, and do it now.

If she is going to bring in these people its time for the fence sitting superdelegates to finish this race

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Jayne, Midlothian, VA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:04 GMT

Texas is a swing state? Ridiculous, just like this letter.

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:15 GMT

Oh dear, please tell me that Clinton has more than 16 supporters out of a Congress of 435. My, oh my, dear oh my. Seriously though, 16 out of 435 is not that many (pretty desparate). Sounds to me like some of the Supers supporting Hillary are hedging!

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ticket wept — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:23 GMT

The top of the ticket could'nt hold Hillary, and all of her old, and new baggage.

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Michelle, Indiana — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:36 GMT

Hmm I find that interesting as more people have voted for Senator Obama, more states have gone to Senator Obama, more pledged delegates have gone to Senator Obama, and more fundraising dollars from the average Americans, like myself, have gone to Senator Obama. How does that prove she's more electable and would do better in the General Election?

Maybe I'm just not getting it, but many of the areas she has won in this Primary season would still go for the Democratic candidate. If she does her job after she finally sees the writing on the wall, they will support Senator Obama in the General. The only way I can see that they won't do that is for her to keep dividing the party and telling people he can't win. She's only damaging the Democratic Party and HOPEFULLY her own political future.

I realize she wants desparately to be coronated, but the numbers are against her. Her scorched earth tactics aren't helping - they are only hurting at this point. Someone please give her a dose of reality!

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Tom — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:39 GMT

Chuck...really we care about this because...what? The only thing that keeps Hillary in this race is the MSM PRETENDING she has a shot by sending out this garbage.

BTW if they think she is so strong why don't they pony up some money and when she FINALLY GETS OUT, I'm sure they will be willing to pay off this massive debt that she has. Wouldn't surprise me if some of the money is owed to them.

Aso Obama has a new SD you havn't posted:

The public workers' union chief there, a superdelegate, goes with his union and endorses Obama,

Thanks

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LB, Virginia — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:41 GMT

They are all her hacks. I suggest we make a list and check it twice. If they are still on there in a week, we need to work for their defeat. Don't think for one minute that if Hillary loses, she won't work for Barack's defeat and the defeat of anyone who supported him. SHAMELESS!!!

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Janice - Glenwood, IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:04:57 GMT

Well, isn't that nice???!!! Sorry, Hillary Huckabee, this won't work, either.
OBAMA '08

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Emily, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:05:00 GMT

I do not want Hillary as my Senator any longer. I can't beleive i spent all those years defending the Clintons.

The WSJ is right... the progressive democrats have finally agreed to IMPEACH the Clintons.

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Maggie, VT — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:05:52 GMT

Wow!!!!! Unbelieveable!!!!!

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Woman who would NEVER vote for Hillary — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:05:52 GMT

This letter is offensive. Her supporters even have the gall to tout her win in Florida which was not even a contest. Senator Obama did not campaign there and there is no way of knowing if she would have really won there if had been given a chance to meet Floridians face to face.

Basically what they are saying is it does not matter who the PEOPLE have voted for, it is up to us to overturn their decision and give HRC the coronation she deserves WITHOUT earning it!

I am sorry, but Senator Obama has had one heck of an uphill fight from the very beginning. He has run a remarkable campaign. Very strategic and worked it from the ground up, not just EXPECTING the nomination to be handed to him. HE HAS WORKED FOR IT AND EARNED IT!

I am saddened that HRC is feeling bad for herself and is now using RACE and her supporters to try and somehow take this nomination away from Senator Obama. Doesn't she realize that are many AA, hard working white women and men, hispanics, orientals, etc., who have supported Senator Obama, and if she were to somehow wrest the nomination away from him, we would seriously have to consider why we should vote for her at all?? I am not saying we would vote for McSame. His policies are a continuation of the Bush years. But there ARE many of us who would just NOT vote.

She can't win without the rest of us. She CAN'T win with just the hard-working, blue-collar white workers she so ardently favors right now because they are the people currently still voting for her.

This is a joke and an embarrassment. Please stop the madness! There is damage being done here! Get a clue, HRC. You have lost to the better candidate who - from the start - campaigned in ALL of the states, for ALL Americans and didn't take the nomination for granted.

Obama '08

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Susan, Missouri — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:06:05 GMT

I wonder how much there endorsement cost?? They probably got paid a little bonus for the letter. Keep going Hillary, you make yourself look far worse than I ever thought you were.

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Shannon S — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:06:14 GMT

Chuck, Are these people already committed to her as super delegates? Thanks for clarification.

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iowan — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:06:31 GMT

Does her mother also endorse her, Chuck?

Go ahead, take Friday off for real, man. You do deserve it.

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Andress — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:06:51 GMT

Hillary has no stregnth left. Fools--who do they think they are writing such a pathetic and cowardly letter. This is just sad.

Hillary is no so low, so pathetic, that she is trying to use race to help her win more votes--that is utterly pathetic and horrible. Were are her values? What happened to her morals? People are people, that is Obama's views. Too bad, Hillary Clinton has so lost her soul in this contest. I feel sorry for the wretch, who only talent now seems to be to scorch the earth with her venom. She should be stumping for Obama now instead of waisting precious time and money.

Perhaps she is just trying to get some money back. Maybe she owes a lot more money to other people than we can possible find out.

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Dan, NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:06:57 GMT

"We Democrats are justifiably proud of both of our candidates, and if Senator Obama is our Party’s nominee, we will enthusiastically support him. But our responsibility is not to choose simply to support the eventual nominee; it is to help select the nominee who is best for our party and best for our country. Our choice is clear: Hillary Clinton is that candidate."

I couldn't agree more. It's unfortunate how the media, the bloggers and the mudsling blinded people. She truly can get this country back in shape. I hope she's given that chance. We deserve it.

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Achilles, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:02 GMT

This is not helpful when the nominee will be Barack Obama. Hopefully the remaining superdelegates will jump on board when he locks up the majority of elected delegates on May 20th. Do these undeclared supers really know how much they are hurting the party on a daily basis by not declaring for Obama?

Do you know where we stand on undeclared (elected) supers where Obama won the district vs. Hillary? The only (somewhat) reasonable argument I can see a super supporting her at this point is she won that particular district -

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Thatcher — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:10 GMT

Oh - come on - let's look at where these guys are from. Of the 16 "signatures" on the letter -

3 are from NY - where either Democrat would win
3 are from TX - where both Democrats pull about the same support against John McCain in recent polls about the General
2 are from FL - Where Clinton MUST to win but Obama has shown a different path to victory against McCain
1 from each NV, PA - where they both perform statistically as well as the other against McCain
1 from TN - where both are losing "big" to McCain
1 from OR - where Obama outperforms Clinton against McCain

So it's only the remaining 4 - 2 in AR, 1 in MO, 1 in OH where they are actually in states that currently would give Hillary an advantage over Obama.

What about Obama's support in CO, HI, IA, MN, OR (you know, where 1 signer is from), WA? (48 EV) Those offer you a path that differs from Clinton's ... and gets him as far ahead as Clinton's AR, MO, OH (37 EV).

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Ed, Chicago, IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:15 GMT

This letter reminds me of that scene in "A Few Good Men" where Lt. Sam Weinberg (Kevin Pollack) is making fun of Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore) for trying to get the judge to reconsider her objection:

"I strenuously object?" Is that how it works? Hm? "Objection, your Honor." "Overruled" "No, no. I STRENUOUSLY object." "Oh. You strenuously object. Then I'll take some time and reconsider."

It is one thing to show your allegiance to a candidate, but to continue to do so when the writing is on the wall does everything to encourage war within the democratic party. Urging superdelagates to overturn the will of the voters is just plain wrong and the American citizens of the districts that these Congress Members represent should be ashamed to have elected such people as "US Representatives".

Doesn't anybody see??? These people are asking superdelagates to overturn the will of the voters!!! These people are a disgrace and should be removed from their posts IMMEDIATELY!

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ujw — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:31 GMT

"On the first question, Hillary has shown she can win the all-important battleground states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida even while being outspent."

How did Obama outspend Clinton in Florida when neither campaigned there?

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Jay, Indiana — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:37 GMT

Kind of like how John Kerry was the strongest Democrat to run in 2004.

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Dave, NY, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:07:42 GMT

I guess that unless you are a white guy from a big state your vote doesn't mean anything. What happened to the Democracy argument? So we want to count FL and MI and if we still come up short, overturn it anyway? I think that if these people win their next elections their seat should be given to another democrat who is "better" suited to represent their district.

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Noel — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:08:13 GMT

Please the race is over!!!! MSNBC you corporate stooges cant change the outcome. Hillary is a liar andis probably lying about leaving the race after May 20th. She is vindictive and selfish.

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ron — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:08:27 GMT

so basically these people are saying they will overturn the will of all voter's. Exactly what the dem party does not need. If it happens they will lose, big time come November. Also they can forget re-election themselves there will be a outcry of removal of these so called elected members of congress

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SHIRLEY NW,AR. — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:08:58 GMT

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So over Hillary — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:09:13 GMT

Wow - this letter just inspired me to donate for the first time to the campaign of Barack Obama. I respect Senator Clinton's right to continue to campaign, but once again, she and her supporters have chosen the low road. Her divisive comments of yesterday eliminated any remaining respect I had for her or her campaign.

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BettiH. Indiananpolis, IN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:09:21 GMT

These fools will stop at nothing to steal the nomination from Obama. The fits and tandrums this fool is throwing and these people are trying to appease her so she won't be mad or order someone else's death is ridiculous.I would love to see these people children. The most ill-mannered snobish little brats the USA has to offer. Get over it...SHE LOST.

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Frank, Chicago, IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:09:45 GMT

Sorry, you DIDN'T convince me. So...

Frank
Chicago
Obama '08

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Turning Blue in CO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:04 GMT

Just think of this like a trip to the movies. The movie has ended. The plot has long unfolded as the hero of the film came from nowhere and rolled off a string of victories to win the day. We now look forward to the sequel which is coming out this fall. Sure, there were a few dangling subplots that didn’t get answered (MI and FL), but overall this first-time director really put together a good flick.

Usually it’s time to go when the credits roll. But we understand Hillkabee sticking around for a bit because sometimes they’ll show some clips during the first half of the credits. I personally think my native state’s primary (Pennsylvania) was quite a funny outtake, and provided me with a chuckle as I was reminded once again why I moved away.

But now the outtakes of NC and IN have been shown, and the little globe is scrolling up the screen as we speak. It’s now time to clean up the theater and move on to the next movie. Sure, you can sit there until they raise the house lights, but at that point you are just in the way for the cleaning crew.

Now, if some of you want to threaten to go see some horror flick this fall (Terror from the Bushes III), more power to you. Just don’t come complaining to us when you realize that you got the same plot as the last time.

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jmc,wa — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:30 GMT

I feel so sorry for her. She should quit while she can. What will she do just wait until the lights go out and leave with her tail beyween her legs? Today it could look like her choice.
Take the high road---vote Obama

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Jenn Texas — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:39 GMT

How can she be the strongest at the top of the ticket if could not win?

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Andress — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:42 GMT

Don't be stupid. Just listen to her. She will scorch the earth, killing, burning, and "OBLITERATING" everything in her path. She has always acted the part of the spoiled child. We all know what happens when a spoiled child does not get her way--a tantrum.

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TR — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:46 GMT

It's sad really.....Even Rasmussen is stopping the primary polling<P>
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

With this in mind, Rasmussen Reports will soon end our daily tracking of the Democratic race and focus exclusively on the general election competition between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. Barring something totally unforeseen, that is the choice American voters will have before them in November. While we have not firmly decided upon a final day for tracking the Democratic race, it is coming soon.

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None — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:48 GMT

the people say otherwise.

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Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:54 GMT

I suggest democrats peruse Peggy Noonan's latest commentary regarding the democratic contest. I will vote for Obama should he be the candidate because I believe he is a unique talent, but my allegiance to the democratic party entire is null and void. It is an incompetent and feckless hodgepodge.

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Sharon Smith, Portland, OR — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:57 GMT

These folks should say goodbye to their careers, I'm thinking. Not only is a Hillary nomination all but impossible, Hillary's comments yesterday are beginning to penetrate--she's trying to divide the Democratic party on a racial basis to bring the superdelegates to her side.

Coming out for her like these folks have can't help but align them with her comments. As I say, bad career move.

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Janice - Glenwood, IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:10:57 GMT

Well, isn't that special???!!!

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Olufemi, Knoxville, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:03 GMT

This is absolutely nonsense and a desparate action on the part of sen. Clinton and whoever the advisers are. Are they saying a delegate lead of more than 150 should be ignored? If she was, strongest why couldn't she win the primary? I believe it high time democrats came together and stop all these childish games, rally around the candidacy of Sen. Obama and face the republicans.

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rmh — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:12 GMT

It's too bad that the majority of voters, states, pledged delegates, and now superdelegates think Obama would be the strongest candidate. Haven't these people heard? That's how democracy works.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:47 GMT

Every lost cause has its champions.

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Awesome!! Go Hillary!!! — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:48 GMT

Finally, the True Democratic party wakes up.

No more Kool-aid please.

Awesome!! Go Hillary!!!

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Tim, South Lyon, MI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:11:57 GMT

If this is to try and convince supers to vote for her let me phrase it the way she would probably like it worded. "So even though it's pretty much over, and Sen. Obama would have to, quoting a news article, punch a baby to lose this thing, please keep this going as long as possible and kill our party's chances in the fall. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
President... ur Senator Clinton"

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end-it-now — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Too few, too late.

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mom — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:12:21 GMT

The only top of a ticket that Hillary will ever see, had it's holes punched in 2004. She should have had the guts to run then. She was too cowardly, and calculating, to contest an incumbent Presidential race.

Hillary's grab for the Presidency has been woefully misguided from the first seeds of it's inception, back in Wellesy.

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the Pajama Pundit — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:12:52 GMT

Oh give me a friggin' break. Obama is going to be the nominee. It's time to unite the party and get in line behind him. Wake up people.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:13:17 GMT

The 5 Stages Of Grief:

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

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Honky Against Billary, Visalia CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:13:22 GMT

Elections have consequences. You Billary supporters can get a complimentary box of tissues to cry in along with some other parting gifts at the courtesy desk. Thanks for playing.

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CS, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:13:55 GMT

Yeah, and The Patriots were the better team on paper but the Giants won the Superbowl. She has lost on the field. It is over and they look more silly by the day.

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Marcus — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:14:32 GMT

where's charlie rangel?

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Big Hurt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:19 GMT

What are those people thinking? I don't mind saying they support her...but to say "she is the strongest candidate for the Democrats to have at the top of the ticket" is laughable and hurtful! Don't they know this race is over? How does this help bring unity to the Democratic Party?

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Lana, California — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:25 GMT

Dear Fellow Democrats,

Please override the will of voters in over 30 states and territories (so far), tell the new and energized base to kiss off and vote for a bitter, old, white woman who thinks she was born queen and is entitteled to her throne.

Signed,

The Easter Bunny and his pal, John "Bushie" McCain

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David Kolva, MD Oswego/Syracuse, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:41 GMT

Hillary ran out of advertising money, so she now relies on websites to cary "ads" such as these.

It is interesting to see that there are only 3 New York State Representatives on this list, all of whose districts are suburban, Upstate, and non-minority based.

The other 20 New York State Democratic Representatives are too smart to sign on to such a blatant pandering ad-letter. It is remarkable that Hillary couldn't convince this set of Congresspersons, the one that she has the most direct influence over.

Now if Charlie Rangel, or the other New York City Congresspersons had signed on, then it would mean something, and would be news-worthy.

Hillary Clinton is now history. Unfortunately, like a wounded beast, she is at her most deadly now.

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:15:51 GMT

As to Superdelegates, my math suggests that he only needs about 72 and she needs about 207, and I gave Hillary 60-40 wins in WV, KY and PR.

My projected numbers were as follows.

11 17 WV
20 31 KY
29 23 OR
22 33 PR
9 7 MT
8 7 SD

Math, it is what it is.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:16:14 GMT

Maybe First Read needs to add a couple more hamsters to the wheel, to keep the power going?

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Amy B Portland, ME — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:16:49 GMT

silly rabbits.

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Lauri Smalls, Providence, RI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:03 GMT

Well, I am assuming these supporters either didn't hear her remarks or they don't care how those remarks have affected millions of us democrats. Should she be able to wrangle the nomination away from Senator Obama, I am sure she'd loose the support of those of us who were characterized as "Egg-heads and African-Americans". Also, these supporters might want to consider their own polical futures - because how do you come back from supporting a candidate who feels, thinks and speaks like that?

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Linda. Boston, MA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:06 GMT

So a dozen of the people who were already supporting her are writing a letter to tell everyone what we already know they think. That's powerful.

BREAKING: Obama's delegates have just released a statement saying that they will vote for him at the convention! His own delegates! Voting for HIM! This is big, people, big!!!

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Selina — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:25 GMT

Wow! Thanks crappy congress for disregarding what a great portion of the American people want. Once again you show that you as our elected officials do not care about our needs or wants. Keep up the good work!

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Lisa, Ar — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:26 GMT

What!!! Hell No. If she were the strongest she would be the closest to winning this nomination. This is a bit phony and I will not vote if my vote is overturned. This is crap!!!!

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Terry, Great Plains — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:31 GMT

What a bunch of spineless people. Good luck in the fall with little African American support independents flooding to McCain and the Blue collar workers moving to McCain.

Thanks for Democracy in action Democrats.

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MK,MO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:32 GMT

take that letter the good congressmen wrote and & $6.75 and starbucks will give you a cup of coffee, even though obama has the nomination by any sane persons logic your persistence in saying otherwise is un-matched and becoming somewhat pathetic

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:40 GMT

It doesn't matter what you think. The people have spoken, and we want Obama more than we want Clinton. It doesn't matter who you elites think is strongest to win, we want who is clearly the best person for our country. Clinton might be stronger at fighting the old style politic fight, but that's not what we want. So deal with it. Go against the will of the majority at your own peril.

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Tim Wells, Arlington, Va — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:42 GMT

Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic. It's time to end this feeble nonsense and unite behind the candidate who won the popular vote, won the most states, and won the most delegates. That candidate was not Hillary Clinton.

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Jill De — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:18:16 GMT

I am getting the feeling that this whole thing is going to tear this party in 2 and if that happens Sen. McCain will be president! It will be a very sad day in History if the SDs overturn the pledged delegate lead and give it to Sen. Clinton - We can all say Bye Bye democracy if that happens!

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Carol, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:18:21 GMT

They are absolutely right...when was the last time a far left wing liberal was President of the United States? Never!!

Senator Obama does not represent the majority of Americans...so at the top of the ticket he will be a abysmal failure...then it will be four more years of Republicans!!

Wake up!!!

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mervin columbus Oh — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:18:38 GMT

It appears to me the Clinton Campaign is sending a clear message that they are not going ANYWHERE.

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dan — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:18:55 GMT

ah, most of those Member's listed do not come from Swing districts. Their states maybe, but not their districts. If Broward and Miami-Dade become Swing districts in FL, so too will D.C. and the Upper West Side.

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Andresss — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:19:16 GMT

In regards to Indiana: Rush L. Won It For Hillary.

Exit Polls stated the 7-9 percent who voted for Hillary were Rush Lim. chaos fanatics.

The Republicans want Hillary to Win,,,They are afraid of Obama.

Obama is cutting into their base.

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Kris STL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:19:51 GMT

So no matter who won and played by all the rules to get there, let's give it to Hillary b/c that is who the party insiders want. Something tells me the dems are gonna snake it away from obam. He will lse KY @WV and they will use that to give it to hillary. So when the people revolt in the streets we know who to blame.
J MCain will make it to the WH b/c the dems will give it to Hillary and lots of people will be turned off and not vote or some how Obama will get it rightly, but in the mean time Hillary will make sure racist, white voters will be completely turned away from the idea of an Obama candidacy. B/c we all know if she can't have it no Dem will.

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Dave in AL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:19:53 GMT

Oh wow. Several members of Congress. I'm so impressed. Would those happen to be hardworking white congress-folk or some other kind?

Well, if you don't have enough votes, you gotta claim something, however insignificant.

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Walt, Ohio — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:22 GMT

Pretty sad commentary, when elected Democratic officials in this letter tacitly agree with Hillary's brazen pronouncement of yesterday. Obama has legitimately won the most delegates, the most primaries, and the most votes; yet these few "officials" declare that they know what's best?
There's an old saying:"money talks, BS walks". Where is Hillary's money support? There is a crazy film producer that "threatened" Pelosi to withhold support from the DNC. So what. Obama has 1.5 million FINANCIAL supporters. Where's Hillary's support? If her candidacy was so viable, why can't she raise money?
Why haven't the "blue collar" supporters she pandered to come to her rescue in the form of DOLLARS? Why haven't all the supporters who claim they will vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't win support her with MONEY? Surely, if there enough of you out there, Hillary would be able to pay her bills.
No, the bottom line is that the authors of this letter are trying to pander to the worst of us; the part of us who succumbs to fear mongering and code words. this is an effort to anoint Hillary with a nomination she hasn't won and doesn't deserve. Their letter may be from a misguided sense of loyalty; or fear of retribution from the Clintons.
These elected Democratic officials should realize what the rest of us do: the primary season is over. Job one is to end the Republican domination and defeat Bush/McCain/Cheney/Halliburton. Continuing to attempt to prop up Clinton based on the code words "swing state voters" (translation: white males) is divisive and will lead to McCain winning in the fall.
Maybe you all don't care; perhaps you will maintain your favors and perks from the Clinton/McCain/Bush lobbyist/PAC/Donor circus. But for the American people who are not "connected"; we will not be so fortunate.
Oh and get a clue. Hillary WILL NOT win in 2012 either. We have long memories, and WILL remember how you all have tried to screw a candidate out of a legitimate win by the basest form of fear mongering and entitlement.

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Bud, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:32 GMT

As Bill would say, this is a "fairy tale." The candidate with far and away the highest negative ratings, who's thrown the most mud, who has squandered the biggest lead and has run a campaign that often didn't even know what the rules were is NOT the best one to lead the ticket.

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turnip — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:32 GMT

16 Members of the House who have no future politcal ambition and have been promised seven figure jobs as curators at the Clinton library.

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Pam G, a Catholic, white middle class suburban female who is not for Hillary — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:46 GMT

Talk about Testicular Fortitude. This is a very ballsy move on her part as well as the ridiculous 16 who dared sign this letter and send it on her behalf. What has the Clinton's promised them?

I was truly hoping that Hillary would take the high road and think of the democratic party. Now I really do believe that this has been about her and Bill redeeming their names in the White House.

If she really cared about us white working middles class Americans; she would show some class and remove herself. Stop trying to divide the country by race, you are no better than Rev. Wright Mrs. Clinton!

This infuriates me! Shame on her!

Stop treating her with kid gloves democrats and bring this to an end! Come out, come out wherever you are superdelegates.

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Bob P, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:47 GMT

Yeah screw the people who vote we know what's best for them, sounds almost like Bush and the Republicans doesn't it.

Independent white voter, former Republican

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Patrick, Indianapolis — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:20:47 GMT

Are you kidding me? This woman is certifiably insane and is a complete lunatic. If the argument these morons is expressing is true, then why even have primaries? Why even have people vote of at the end of the day the party will choose who they wanted in the end anyway? Basically Clinton is saying that NO votes should count. She is an utter embarassement to humanity.

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Hardworking American, not in the superior white race — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Amazing how all the rep's on the list were from states she won. Except may be one person on the list. What a joke?

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BosnianSniper — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:30 GMT

Who cares what they believe? These are likely gullible en ough fools that believe in the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus also. This little letter will get its due respect from the Democrats that receive it (circular file 13 for this piece of toilet paper). The majority has spoken, and Clinton hasn't a leg to stand on.

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KP, California — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:59 GMT

Yawn. If there were 200 of them I'd be more impressed.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:24 GMT

Hillary's demeanor is very disconcerting. I'm not being sarcastic at all, it concerns very much. I think it was so traumatic for her not being the nominee after Feb 5, she's tried everything, gone in debt and still losing. I seriously believe she's developed some sort of Traumatic Sress Disorder, coupled with her already arrogant and entitled attitude. Supers, please be kind and end this. This John Edwards wish-wash shows exactly why he didn't do any better than he did. Rick Larsen, WA State super, announced today for Obama!!

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Michael Britton, Buda, Texas — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:54 GMT

And the lemmings start jumping off the cliff....

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Beth, Denton, TX — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:23:03 GMT

This letter is sad and desperate. It ignores the fact that Hilary is running against Obama in a primary, not a general election. It also ignores the fact that Obama has won the popular vote and the most pledged delegates so far. Finally, it is extremely short-sighted. If the nomination is given to Clinton, new Democratic voters, many of whom are part of the younger generation, will be disenfranchised for years to come. I myself, though middle-aged (43), am a newly registered Democrat. I will be completely disgusted with the DNC if they ignore the people's choice and choose Clinton. If Hilary should win on her own merits, then I can support her. But if the SD's and party loyalists finagle her nomination, I will vote for McCain or stay home.

OBAMA '08!!!

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Pander, Picayune MS — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:23:33 GMT

I only really recognize one of them, and that was due to how annoying she was during an interview on msnbc about seating FL delegates.

Otherwise, this is a fine call for support that is destined to break into the top-50 at the Smithsonian Institute of Useless Gestures. There's an orchard somewhere missing its cherry-pickers.

Do they honestly want to make the argument that a Clinton will help with down-ballot races, especially after the mid-90s?

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Chris, Massachusetts — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:23:36 GMT

Debbie Wasserman Schulz? Co-chair of the DCCC Red to Blue program, who won't even campaign against Republicans in Florida because they are her friends? She's barely a Democrat. Who cares what she thinks.

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rosie, crestview, fl — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:09 GMT

All Clintonistas. They should be ashamed of themselves by keeping this race going when they know she has lost.

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Sandra, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:16 GMT

So, her already committed Superdelegates are endorsing her? What's that got to do with the price of tea in China?

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NObama-MI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:23 GMT

for all those that have been so enamored with Obama please go to NO Quarter---it is written by the forgotten people in the Rezko-Obama slum dwelling projects.Yeah he would be a great president LOL

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:36 GMT

I wonder if this letter was written before or after Hillary's 'working, hard working, white voters' comment. Hillary claims that she can unite this country. Is that comment more evidence to support that notion? Doubtful.
Obama '08

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40 years in the DemNPL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:24:47 GMT

In my conservative, very white and rural state, the most rural in the nation, Obama polls 23 points better than Clinton in head-to-head matchups with McCain. With him at the top of the ticket, our state Senate will flip to Democrat-NPL control. With Clinton at the top, Democrats here would run for cover.

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:26:03 GMT

This is the bottem of the pit for those that signed this letter,washinton insiders that the hillbillys have done favors for and are now calling in there owesees.The back room bunch.She was ahead in pennsylvania by 25 points won by 9,told a lie about the canada wink,wink,and blamed Obama.Has resorted to race-baiting on her white people only count.So a few state govs.have used there machine to help the hillbillysPenn,Ohio.Indaina, come to mind,but remember that the Govs,of two of those states are being questioned in the Peter Paul campaign fraud case,along with her campaign manager Terry McCuliff,along with Slick and There daughter,I have heard that this case is a bigger cover-up then watergate,we will see this fall when the trial starts.She has very high negative numbers and most people don't trust her or have the same morals as the hillairs.Sounds like they had the fear of GOD put to them,I can here the knees.

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Concerned-Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:26:13 GMT

This sounds like a bunch of Democrats that are only concerned about their own futures and not the future of America or the Democratic Party.....They think their opinion about what the American people need is more important that the overwhelming support and votes that Barack Obama has recieved.

Unless, these people knows something concrete that would hurt Barack Obama's chance..then this letter is pure non-sense. IF they know something that we the people don't know other than their opinions..then they need to share it NOW and let the American people understand why they are so defiante to the American's people will. This is no game..our way of life is at stake and they really need to get serious and stop trying to back-door the will of the American people

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tony — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:26:57 GMT

A drowning man or woman catches at straws. Senator Obama is the only candidate to begin to change the status quo in Washington. It's time for New politics. If you representatives can't see beyond the same o, same o, ways of getting elected then later for you. Your plea is more self aggrandisement than love of party or country. After Old mas is time for New politics.

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james Lawton, OK — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:17 GMT

this is a clear example of reps looking out for there own interest instead of the interest of the people as well as the interest of the party. These reps should be looking for a way for obama to get those so called swing states instead of a way to get hrc on the top of the ticket. It seems to me that they are trying to get BO to take the VP role in an election he has clearly won. if this is not the greatest example of what the dem party is supposed to be against then i dont know what is. As dems we are supposed to be pushing aginst the stereotypes that say because bo is half AA he cannot win the GE in these swing states and if we appoint hillary because of that fact we are not only letting each other down we are sending a message to the world that nothing has changed as far as discremination goes and nothing will change. lets put this primary to bed and if people are still worried about the swing states lets make HRC the VP candidate since you think she can get those states why not as VP. Lets be fair!!

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Doles, Miami, FL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:29 GMT

So, what are these people trying to accomplish here? Are we watching the same thing? Do they know something we don't? How is she going to win this thing? This is a democracy, for crying out loud. This is 2008, not 1968. They don't truly believe they superdelegates can turn this thing around, do they? I mean, this is ridiculous. I blame it all on the superdelegates. Man, why do people keep electing democrats? After all, they have no spines. All they care about is them getting elected, right? Come on you people, take a stand!

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Tim Rivers, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:28:51 GMT

Let's do the math (because its obvious that the Clinton campaign is a tad lacking in their math skills):

The Clinton campaign hails this as a letter from "several members of Congress" and there are 16 names listed on the letter.

There are 435 members of the House of Representatives so 16 of those members would constitute 3.6% of Congress. That is hardly a majority of Congress that is openly behind Sen. Clinton. It does however represent yet another distortion of the facts from the Clinton campaign.

Go Obama!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:30:19 GMT

THANK GOD FOR SOMEONE WITH A CLEAR VISION TO SEE THE OBVIOUS TRUTH IN CONGRESS. I WAS BEGINNING TO LOOSE FAITH IN OUR SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
I THINK HILLARY IS SMART WELL INFORMED ON ALL OF THE ISSUES. IN FACT TRY TO STUMP HER ON ANY SUBJECT.
BUT SHE HAS SHOWN SHE IS STRONG ENOUGH FOR JUST ABOUT ANY JOB,
AND SHE IS A (GIRL)
SHIRLEY NW,AR. (Sent Friday, May 09, 2008 11:08 AM)

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Wow, thanks Shirley.

I was about to continue my support for Senator Obama until you pointed out that Senator Clinton was a girl.

Yeah, that changed everything.

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SN in MN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:30:43 GMT

If the Dem party does the sensible thing and throws Obama overboard, there will be a rush of moderates voting for the electable, legitimate candidate, Sen Clinton. Obama and his rabid fans are the epitome of why the Dems keep losing national elections.

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Judy in AZ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:31:07 GMT

Note that the letter is paid for by Hillary's campaign. Also, please note that the majority of democratic voters do not agree. They voted for a change, hope and a new way of conducting the politics of our country. The voters have started a true grassroots movement. And the results of the primaries are not remotely related to the national election,as the letter erroneously implies. As a 61 year old, rural, working class, white, female and life long democrat, I implore her to give it up and accept defeat graciously. The party needs to be unified for the national election.

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Ray Clearfield UT — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:02 GMT

If only she did have the "vision, skills and commitment to make the changes our country needs."

If so her vision would provide the insight that only through some sort of back-room shady deal does she have any chance of becoming the ticket leader. Of course no one has ever claimed a Clinton is not familiar with that process.

Correct use of her skills should lead her to find a graceful exit from the mess she now finds herself in. This would be a benefit to both the party and to the future viability of the Clinton brand. This impacts her future as well as that of her husbands.

Invoking her commitment to the needs of our country is a little too late on many issuses such as the war, and a far cry too short. After all she has had eight years as a resident of the White House and a numer of years in the Senate to push through a Universal Health Care program with little headway accomplished. When a compromise was offered which would have been a start to use as a building block or cornerstone of a future program she showed her commitment by not accepting or supporting it. Seems that the adage to "learn to crawl before walking" had no meaning to her search for power and placement.

This comes from a "White", "retired", "less than 35K a year", "Vietnam Veteran", "Purple Heart Recepient" who is no longer whispering.

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Ed G — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:41 GMT

Just like that quote from the movie a Few Good Men.

Sam: I strenuously object? Is that how it works? Objection. Overruled. No, no, no, no, I strenuously object. Oh, well if you strenuously object, let me take a moment to reconsider.

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MK,MO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:32:59 GMT

look from the onset of this nomination cycle hillary clinton has always had the highest negatives, she is the most polarizing political candidate alive today and all the spin and b.s. that can be spewed forth is not going to change that, the fact of the matter is the republicans have always wanted to run against hillary for two distinct reasons,

1) they have always believed they can beat hillary in the general election

2) even if she won the general election she is owned by the same corporate interests that own the repub candidate so it would be business as usual anyway

and that my friends are the cold hard facts like it or not

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Matthew, Newark NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:02 GMT

Who do these Clinton people think they are???!! First they've continually race baited and now they impugn the rules??!! I'm beginning to think the mantra of the democratic party of equality & fairness is just TALK. And I feel that these congressmen are implicitly giving the race assertions of Hillary yesterday (incredulously) LEGS!! What is wrong with the Democrats?? Favors done over the years by the Clintons trump the good and the will of the COUNTRY!?? These guys are implicitly placing this whole so called "white working class" voter bloc on a pedestal, as if to say that THIS GROUP which they again, frustratingly assume to be monolithic, is MORE IMPORTANT than, Blacks, Latinos, College and Degree bearing people of all Colors and religions, as well as countless other creeds and colors who ALL VOTE DEMOCRATIC. Don't these guys realize that by following Hillary down this path is sure to DOOM the party to APATHY by the above mentioned groups for YEARS TO COME??? The message is very clear: White people won't vote for a black guy. WHAT KIND OF THING IS THAT FOR THEM TO SAY??? Never mind that by even daring to write and distribute this "letter" is bigotedly Impugning the integrity of Mr. Obama, who (since we have very short memories let me remind the media) has NEVER disrespected Clinton on such a personal level, and has shown INCREDIBLE RESTRAINT in the face of previous attempts by her side of the same . . . at great cost (It Cost him Ohio and Texas because he wouldn't hit her back). WHAT IS GOING ON?? Why is she even given a platform for this sort of BS??!!! Will you guys POST THIS!?

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Zak-Pitts — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:04 GMT

No doubt Hillary is the best candidate to beat McCain in the general election, she's the one who can win states like Ohio and Florida crucial for the nomination of our next President, this election is about the future of our nation, is about who is most qualified to secure our borders and turn our economy back to work again, is about ending the Irak war and winning the war in Afghanistan, is about our country who is losing ground to Europe and China, the stakes are high to leave this election to Obama someone with little experience and who as Senator has a record of voting with the Republicans (energy bill as exemple) and being intimidated by the same Republicans.

With Obama as the democrat nominee for the general election, we might wake up November 5, 2008 with a 3rd term for George Bush, then there is nobody to blame but ourselves.

DEMOCRATS WAKE UP BEFORE IS TOO LATE!!!!

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MK,MO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:07 GMT

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Colby, NM — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:22 GMT

IF this is overturned we should all petition NOT to Vote for Hillary. It is our voices and they need to be heard. Maybe we the voters of the US should start our own letter to the Supers and Clinton to tell her if she gets the Supers to overturn OUR votes, we will not vote McCain, we will not vote at all!!!!!!!!!!!LETS START A PETITION NOW!!!!!

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SN in MN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:41 GMT

Caucuses are not a legitimate way of selecting candidates. Period.

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John, McCain, The White House — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:54 GMT

Wow - this letter just inspired me to donate for the first time to the campaign of Barack Obama.

______________________________________

PLEASE KEEP DONATING TO OBAMA. HE NEEDS ALL HELP HE CAN GET TO PAY CLINTON'S BILLS.

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millie, Nashville — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:33:57 GMT

It's over. In my opinion Hillary blew it. She did not capitalize on the fact that she's a woman. She never really got women fired up, ya know. She also didn't talk enough about how good the economy was back when her husband was president. Also Bill hurt her campaign as much as he helped.. all along the way pointing his finger at people telling them what to do.

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Holli, Oklahoma City, OK — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:07 GMT

Um, these legislators were already supporting Hillary before Indiana and North Carolina. Nothing will change though. The reality for Clinton is that she is almost out of metrics to suggest and there is no way that the superdelegates are going to alienate the Obama supporters that have shown up time and time againt to vote for him for Hillary's sake. Here is the fallacy in the Clinton argument: if Obama wins the nomination, no matter how disappointed initially most Clinton supporters are, they will realize that he actually won alot of contests and legitimately has a claim to the nomination. And I know that some say that they will not vote for him, I truly believe that as the season progresses and they are faced with 4 more years, they will swing back to Obama. However, if Clinton wins and Obama is ahead by the legitimate metrics, many of his supporters will believe that she "stole" the election from him and while they may not vote for McCain, they may decide to stay home. I don't see Clinton quitting any time soon, but I have always seen her as a realist. She'll drop out but it will be on her own time and after she has hit all of the points that she wants to continue with her reign on the Democratic party.

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Ade, Memphis — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:17 GMT

And so what? If Hillary is the strongest candidate she should be in Obama's position now. If Hillary is the strongest candidate, then her campaign should not be in debt while Obama's campaign is so rich that he can pay off her debt. WHY DO WE NEED PRIMARY AND CAUCUS ELECTIONS IF ALL YOU NEED TO BE NOMINATED IS A USELESS LETTER FROM SOME SHORT-SIGHTED REPS.

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Patrick, Houston, TX — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:33 GMT

Shirley from AR shouted...

I THINK HILLARY IS SMART WELL INFORMED ON ALL OF THE ISSUES. IN FACT TRY TO STUMP HER ON ANY SUBJECT

-----------------------------------------------

Um, Okay. Senator Clinton can you identify by name any credible economist who thinks your gas tax holiday proposal make good economic sense?

That was easy.

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Debra Comer, West Yorkshire, UK — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:35 GMT

Sixteen Democratic House members. That's out of how many? Big whoop.

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Disappointed in the Heartland — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:57 GMT

Isn't it time to leave the superdelegates and electorial college behind? Let the PEOPLE'S VOICE BE HEARD!! If the popular vote had held any weight,Gore would have been in the White House. When is an election of the people, by the people and for the people really going to happen in this country????

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Jeff Q., Denver, CO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:35:01 GMT

Again, Hillary supporters seem to have some magical logic that equates winning a state in the primary with victory in the general election. McCain won the Republican primary by a much larger victory than Clinton..so shouldn't their logic say that he has the better chance to win in November.

Once again, the Clinton campaign redefines what the metric for winning should be. When they were up in delegates, it was all about the delegates. When she was trailing in delegates, it was all about momentum. When lead in delegates and contests won, it was all about the populare vote. When it became apparent that Clinton couldn't catch up in the popular vote, it is now all about electability. Let's see what is next...perhaps they will argue that only caucus states they won should count, since those were obviously the only ones that were fair. Maybe they'll argue that superdelegates should only count those hard-working, white americans that she recently suggested were the most important demographic to consider.

Give me a break. Denver was supposed to be HC's coronation...unfortunately for her, millions of Americans thought otherwise!

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Matt, New York, NY — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:35:28 GMT

Go Hillary!

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Pete, Trenton, NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:35:59 GMT

Hillary Dillary Dock...the time has run-out on the Clock !

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Mitch Ogulewicz — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:36:39 GMT

It is OVER!!!!!

Barack Obama took a lesson right out of Ronald Reagan's playbook.

As Reagan spent the Soviet Union into bankruptcy, with the arms build up. Obama forced Hillary to spend funds in Pennsylvania on the media, which left her broke.

In other words, run a quality campaign, raised the money from us "little people" and make her spend, spend, spend the little she had.

Her and her teams arrogance help to defeat her.

It's time to turn the page.

GO Barack!!!!!!!

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Susan, Nashville, TN — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:41:30 GMT

and people wonder why women get such a bad rap in the business world and politics where men dominate things? You can't be part of the boys club if you blow it up, use a scorched earth policy...hell hath no fury....

Need I say more?

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DNC,Washington — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:41:36 GMT

16 People signing it? Sounds like a nice dinner party. Probably paid for by her campain. Wonder who paid for it?

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Tony, Madison, Wisconsin — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:41:45 GMT

Thanks for listing 16 people who obiviously don't give a crap about the democratic party. If they actually succeed in giving Hillary the nomination you might as well give McCain the presidency right now.

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Obama Realist — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:41:46 GMT

Wow, 16 signatures!

Way to go, MSNBC. This is *completely* newsworthy.

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Anne Baltimore MD — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:41:53 GMT

Not the best candidate in my eyes based on her bandwagon support of the gas tax holiday and basically telling renownd economists that they don't know what they are talking about. Although I do recognize what a political powerhouse she has built over the past years (even decades), I still feel that she will say and do anything, instead of doing what is right. I am also worried about her ability to compromise based on her strong opinion on issues, especially her health care plan, which I feel is so important to get some kind of resolution to. Plus, comments like "obliterate Iran" are very damaging, and I question her ability to use discretion in the heat of the moment. I guess at this point in my life (early thirties), I realize that we all have to take responsibility for making this country a better place. And I feel like the other candidate has basically called society to this test. Whereas Hillary feels like she can fix everything herself without anyone's help. I feel like the former message is the direction this country needs to move in.

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Ivan, Washington, DC — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:42:26 GMT

Way to go with that letter!!!

Down with the will of the people!!!

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Philip — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:42:35 GMT

It's interesting that Hillary wants the superdelegates to overturn the will of the people, cause it's a mathematical improbability that she'd overtake Obama in pledged delegates or popular vote. The DNC is not very democratic if this is something that even COULD happen.

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Jack Hussein Donovan, Cedar Rapids, IA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:43:11 GMT

Did Stephanie Tubbs Jones graduate college? Just wondering how to account for her demographic.

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JB NC — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:43:20 GMT

I support and defend their right to write and send the letter. How could you not? That's why this is a great country. But to suggest that HRC's victory in Pennsylvania was some kind of wake-up call is just ridiculous! Who needed to be woken up to the fact that she was going to win PA? The fact that she didn't win by more than 9.1% was more of a wake-up call, in my mind. Why is nobody talking about the voters that she has lost? In every state in which the two candidates have campaigned, she has steadily lost ground to Obama. He has eroded her support levels nationwide. And what about the damage she's done to her support among African American voters? You can't be the Democratic nominee and win without support from the African American population.

We all know that there are people who will never vote for Obama -- let's call them what they are: certain women, certain white folks, most seniors, racists, and that absurd group of people who will say they believe he's a Muslim, no matter what. But, let's face it, all the rest of the thoughtful, enlightened, patriotic, hopeful (sorry) people in these states could be won by Obama if she were not in the race.

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Linda, Grand Rapids, MI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:44:59 GMT

Shame on the Clintons and shame on these 16 people who signed this letter, or did they really draft and sign it? I do believe now that Clinton does not have the interest of the United States of America in mind, but only herself!

Clintons are not what they used to be! Or, maybe my eyes have been opened.

It's time to come together and back Barack Obama!

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Deninge Sims, San Leandro, California — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:03 GMT

What a nice letter. However, I would be very disappointed that after the people of America have spoken that the nomination will still go to Clinton.

Its time to turn the page....

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RN, Evergreen CO — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:58 GMT

Thank you for providing the names who signed this letter. I think we should all write/call/stop them on the street and inundate them with our protests of this ridiculous position. Obama will be the nominee by all measures. These Democrats need to unite and support the nominee. Enough! Go away Hillary!

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tony — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:59 GMT

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Reid, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:00 GMT

Amazing that elected members of Congress are either so blindly delusional or mathematically challenged that they still believe that Hillart can win. Maybe that is why Washington is so screwed up. They can't do simple math or accapt reality. Really scary that these idiots are in out government.

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Dan, Madison, WI — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:26 GMT

Hillary has lost touch with the real world.

How stupid does she think Americans are?

She was only able to get a 16 Representatives out of hundreds to sign this letter.

This very letter proves she has lost support of the Representatives.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:28 GMT

Clinton is clearly trying to divide the party & not even John Edwards will stand up for the party.

I'm going to max out my donation to Obama. I can persuade a few friends to do the same.

This is just wrong.

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Shel, SLC UT — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:55 GMT

Wow!! 16 supporters. Well, that settles it. We should throw out the Democratic process that got Bill Clinton elected and listen to these SIXTEEN people. Obviously, they're smarter and less biased than the MILLIONS of voters who made their decision.

Good thing none are from my state. I don't like this crap and I vote.

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Angelica — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:46:56 GMT

Is this letter for real? Please. Somebody tell me that I have lost my mind because I cannot believe this is reality.

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Pat New York — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:02 GMT

At some point this just get's embarrassing.... HRC-- the fat lady has sung so leave the stage. The way that you get the nomination is to WIN it! You did not so it's over.... this is sad and all of these congresspersons should be on the "hit" list to get taken out of office.

Sad, Sad, Sad... we know that HRC holds on even when reality is against her.... look at her and the adulterer Bill...... sad.... she needs counseling.

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Pat New York — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:14 GMT

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Cross in Margate, FL — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:14 GMT

Ok, so I'm a republican who is voting for Obama, and I post my comments here almost daily when I see something that makes me laugh. Yesterday, I wasnt laughing when Hillary said that only white working people vote for her and not Obama, implying that all white people are racist (Im not white by the way) and therefore they wont vote for him. Usually, democrats say these things about republicans, and I feel insulted, but to hear this from Hillary, was, well, disgusting. The fact that her "supporters" dont acknowledge this as race baiting, is even more disgusting. Now we know who the "real" racists are. Today I am laughing because these "supporters" make no sense whatsoever. She can win in Novemeber, even though she cant win now? If one of my kids said something stupid like that, I would have sent them to a summer long timeout. It's not fun, trust me, my Dad grounded me for a whole year when I was 11. Go Obama! I'm still gonna vote for republicans on everything else.

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Susan L., Redmond, WA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:18 GMT

That's nice that they think that. They should all go join the Republican Party if they think it's appropriate at this time to slam the party's nominee, Barack Obama, like that. They're acting like Republicans. Not a one of them will ever see a dime from me. I'm just happy none of my state's elected representatives chose to go along with this party-killing strategy of the letter-writers.

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Pat New York — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:22 GMT

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Muddy Waters — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:25 GMT

I didn't know Marion Berry(AR-1)(crack smoking mayor of DC) moved to AR. Funny, I'm just joking. But seriously they need to stop kidding themselves it's over. Let's unite the party. Obama 08

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Margaret Yeager Hubbard Ohio — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:28 GMT

If Obama become the Democratic nomination I will have to break down and join my Republican friends! McCain for President!!!!!!!!! Obama will be another Bush term not McCain!!!!!!! White people if Obama is elected better be ready to sit in the back of the bus!!!!!!!!!

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Pat New York — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:47:34 GMT

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Kimmer — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:49:45 GMT

Oh my goodness, this letter and approach just makes me laugh. Doesn't she embody the quintesential definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results?

Now, she IS trying different tactics each and every time she opens her mouth, yet she's using the exact same strategy - tear down and divide to get her way - yet it keeps resulting in the SAME FACT - Obama is going to win the nomination. And thank goodness for that.

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Tim K, Hunt Valley, MD — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:49:59 GMT

Thank goodness none of my representatives are signing on to this divisive disgrace to the party. Any argument that this will make Democrats stronger is outrageously deceitful and reprehensible. These representatives should be ashamed of joining in such spurious tactics.

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Max Pride, padova Italy — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:04 GMT

I hope the congress men will use this letter like a toilet paper. They are toast like her, shame on them.

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Art, San Diego — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:50:55 GMT

Dear Obama supporters: I concede that your candidate has won. He will be the Democratic Party's nominee for President this year. I presume that you actually want to win in November instead of just feeling good that he was the nominee. I want to win. I don't want four more years of a Republican administration. Here's the thing...now is the time for magnanimity in victory. I know you know what that means...you're all so smart, you have to know. Are you wise enought to realize that you too have to become gracious, to adopt a conciliatory tone instead of a combative one? Obama cannot win in November without Clinton supporters like me. Please stop your rhetoric that would drive us away.

Peace.

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Jackie DE — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:51:29 GMT

She really is in a fantasy land!!! As for her playing nice until June, don't bet the 'farm'...she will do anything to get what she wants...and it looks like she wants to crater the party!! Too bad...and this is from one of the 'white, seniors' she supposedly has in her pocket!

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Heidi in Houston — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:11 GMT

I think I know what HRC is doing here. She's no longer "in it to win it". She's staying in to annoy the crap out of as many voters as possible so we'll all turn off the news and lose interest. Following Hillary logic, if we ignore the process, we'll all end up voting for McCain in the Fall if we had any doubts whatsoever about Barack Obama at this point. She wants voters to tune out now that she's no longer viable so we can learn nothing more from the relatively new candidate.

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Jim Fuhse — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:44 GMT

I really thought for once that race would not become an issue. I thought that this was a once in a lifetime candidate that might finally bring us together. I was more convinced after his remarkable speech on race in Philadelphia. I expected quiet Republican whispering behind the scenses. What I didn't expect is that someone I used to admire would seek to destroy the one hope that most of us have. I was so naive. I so used to hold the Clintons on a pedastal. No more.

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Skeptic — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:53:47 GMT

I can absolutely understand their position.
It seems to me that Hillary Clinton sees herself as trying to save the democratic party from themselves: despite her statements, she really does not believe that Barack Obama can win.

And, honestly, I can see why she would make that claim from many, many voters who I've conversed with and I'm sure have conversed with her. There are so many lifelong Democrats who think Obama's "scary," who don't trust him after being in Wright's church, who have prejudices based on their belief he's too liberal or his middle name, or are deeply offended by the bitter comments. And they'd vote for McCain over Obama if Hillary's not the nominee.

As unfair and to an extent bigoted as some of these views may be, dismissing them or demeaning them or disregarding them is absolutely counterproductive. Instead of complaining about how divisive these arguments are and all that, the Obama campaign would be better served by making better overtures and taking more noticeable and more sincere steps to healing the wounds and fears created.

They say they're all about thinking outside the box: let's see it in this instance, because Hillary is right about this: the importance of these voters as well can not be undermined or understated.

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Geoff, Piedmont, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:54:30 GMT

If you don't believe in democracy, how can you represent the people? It is now clear that Clinton supporters do not have any argument left that the people have given her this nomination. I encourage everybody to remember every name on this letter and if ever you have the opportunity, vote against them.

I am officially withdrawing my membership in the Democratic Party. If this many of their members can decide that it is okay to put their own concerns over the will of the voters, this party is not what I thought I signed up for when I was 18 years old. From now on, no voting for lousy candidates just to be a good democrat. No more lesser of two evils. If a candidate wants my vote they will need to inspire me.

I will be voting for Obama in November. Its the Democratic (sic) Party's choice whether that is as their representative or as a write in.

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Richard, fort Worth, TX — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:54:38 GMT

There is a much bigger fight in the Democratic Party than which way the delegates vote.
Can the leader in delegates beat John McCain, that is the REAL QUESITION/

The Black Votes could care less; they just want Obama to win, simply because he is Black.

If you are going to have Super Delegates, then I would have to assume that you have given them the power to elect the person most likely to win the Office.

If they are not going to do that, then get rid of them.

If John McCain wins the Office, then the whole Party has totally screwed up!

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JimbObama, Poulsbo, WA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:59:20 GMT

Wow! I'm unimpressed. That and about 70% of the popular vote in the upcoming elections will do the trick.

How can someone who had as much publicity and name recognition argue that she is the most electable?

If she was the most electable her campaign wouldn't be in the red because more people would be donating to her cause.

If she was the most experienced she wouldn't have surrounded herself with idiots who thought that the primaries were winner take all.

If she was the most electable, she would have had her coronation wrapped up a long time ago. When this long, drawn out primary began - she was the front runner. Who was the one that couldn't deliver the knock out punch or close the deal?

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C. Niklaus, San Jose, CA — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:59:46 GMT

Stronger at the top of the ticket? She had her chance to earn that position and failed. The people, otherwise known as the voters,say otherwise. Obama leads by almost a million votes in the popular vote catagory, has won three times as many states and is ahead in the all important delegate count. For these so called super delegates to try and override the obvious will of the people smacks of a banana republic. We are a democracy where the will of the people is supposed to rule. I can't beleive these sore losers would do somethhing like this. What they are really saying is I don't care what the voters have said, my superior judgment trumps the will of the people. Talk about elitism! The saving grace of this is these people will be up for re-election and my guess is the people will throw them out, and there will be no super delegates to save them. They will have to live by the will of the people.

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Independent Voter, FL — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:36 GMT

I am a Floridian. All I had to see was the name
Debbie Wasserman Schultz. That was the whole story in a NUT shell. Ms Schultz is not from my district, Thank GOD. So I have no input as far as voting for her goes.

But if I did she would NEVER get my vote.

And for Hillary I am a WHITE woman who would NEVER vote for you or any Clinton for that matter ever again

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AP from IL — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:49 GMT

I'm all for Hillary playing out the rest of the states as long as she does it with some class and dignity but her desperation is becoming embarrassing for her. It's really not all about her.

She had a better shot than anyone else to win this thing fair and square and her campaign blew it. Now she is looking for every possible angle to keep it going. It is obvious that she cares more about her own ambition than the good of the party or the good of the country for that matter. Anyone willing to throw the election to McCain so that Hillary has another shot in 4 years is not a true Democrat.

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Debbie, Ewing, NJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:59 GMT

The people who signed the letter forgot to say also what's best for them. My question is if only the so called battle ground states matter (Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida) then why are the other 48 states voting? THis really amazes me. The people (from almost all of the states) have chosen Obama and the delegates are trying to throw the election. Why don't we just put McCain in office now. Why wait until Nov? Because that's what's going to happen if they steal the nomination. What makes Hillary so more qualified to beat McCain? Her mouth? Yeah she's a good debater, but she's also a good liar, she's not committed to the party, not submissive to authority, I almost wonder how she got this far in politics.

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MT, Ozark MO — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:01:13 GMT

Ike Skelton can kiss his political aspirations goodbye in Missouri.

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jed — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:24 GMT

Hillary is a sore loser. She has never lost before, not even her husband to any of those women she called "bimbos".

And as women, we want this woman to represent us, when she has so little respect for her fellow women. Would we want any of our naive daughters to be treated the way the Clintons threw Monica Lewinsky under the bus?

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jed — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:43 GMT

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LJ — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT

This is so funny and desperate! Hillary, please take your rag tag bunch of goons and exit, no one wants you as President of anything. Wait a minute, maybe these people who are listed can pay off Hillary's campaign debt instead of Obama! They shouldn't have a problem paying Hillary 20-30 million dollars since they're such devoted followers, right?

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LStewart — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:06:17 GMT

Here is a simple fact - Hillary Lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You people simply must be so stupid that you cannot comprehend reality. She lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now.....get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gus — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:49:34 GMT

I find it hypocritical that the same representatives from Florida that are touting "disenfranchisement" are signing a letter to over-throw the will of the American people who are making thier case for Obama.
Is there anyone out there besides Obama that has a reasonable sense for integrity.

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PJ, Cincy, OH — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:51:45 GMT

This "for the good of the party" crap is based on half-truths and arises from a mindset of democrats that see themselves more like parents of children then elected representatives.

Each name on this letter deserves to be voted out of office. How DARE you tell your electorate what they should want in a President. The voters have spoken. They want Barack Obama.

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Julie in VT — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:52:42 GMT

Pathetic! Disgusting! Shameful! GOD I'm glad I'm not a Democrat!

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Branka — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:53:15 GMT

Hillary is only hope!!!!!!!!!!

Go HIllary !!!!!!!!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please post!~

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Jeanie Levesque, Springfield, Vermont — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:25:20 GMT

One really has to ask: is Clinton in such a bubble that she doesn't see herself as others see her? Know thyself! The comments about working white voters, I mean hard-working white voters, really went over the line- spoken by someone with blinders on, who has no idea how desperate she sounds. Spoken like a dictator, not a true leader! I would say, " how sad", under normal circumstances, but in this case I have to say, how stupid, and, how insulting! By the way, I'm a hard-working -older white woman-making way less than 40,000. a year who was supporting Obama before he was even running!

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lbrillante, boulder, CO — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:25:25 GMT

I am not surprised by the letter but completely disagree because I think it will be best for the democratic party that Senator Clinton NOT appear on the 'ticket' at all. She is not fully vetted. We need a VP that will work well as a team with Senator Obama and that will not give the GOP a daily free for all for attacking and keeping the media in a uproar. The Clintons on the ticket in ANY way will unify a frayed republican party. Bill and Hillary do not belong in the white house again.
We are ready for serious changes in Washington.
I really wanted to see Edwards on the ticket because I could see the two of them rolling up their sleeves and setting some serious changes in motion. He may have reasons related to his wife's health for not wanting the job. But Clinton is the last person we should have on our ticket.

CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!
OBAMA '08

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Jack Hussein Donovan — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:27:02 GMT

How many of the 16 are college graduates? Just wondering, since she's the candidate of the "less well educated".