Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Lyn — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:19:54 GMT

I wonder if that HIGH AA turnout would have happened to support someone who was trying to "diss" Mrs Clinton?

What the media fails to report is that Hillary can't win with just 8% support among AA. The democrats have NEVER carried the white vote not even Bill Clinton. It was the AA vote that put him over the top. She would NEVER get it. Not now. So if we have to lose 9 and I don't believe we will)I would rather win with him at the top of the ticket vs Hillary. Further more down ballot stands a better chance with a high AA turnout. Democrats could lose the House if AA don't show up. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. The SD know this, that is why they are going with him. She can be President of WV and Bill can be her VP.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Louis, Missouri — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:20:12 GMT

Congratulations Childers!! The Republicans please continue to use the Obama/Wright commercial and maybe we can be rid more of you. Also, keep having Cheney show up to these elections to remind people how they are worse off today then they were 7 1/2 years ago. Better yet, send a representative of the oil companies to every district. That will definitely help the cause.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Marcus, Washington DC — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:20:15 GMT

Why is everything now "mostly white" or "blue collar white workers". We are focusing on race rather than issues. The media keep saying "blue collar white", what African Americans don't work. Sen. Clinton victory last night was based on race and in her own words "Shame on You" How can she be happy because people voted for her just because of race.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Lisa, New Britain, CT grateful for NEW KITTENS for Obama — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:20:23 GMT

Wow, not that the Dems should get complacent, but there appear to be LOTS OF WAYS the Dems can win this year. Hooray for that.

Congrats to the Mississippi Dems and our newest Rep.!

Obama for our best future!

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Keith, PA — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:22:33 GMT

It's great that Republican attempts to play the race card have back fired. The move energized black voters against the Republican and I suspect it doesn't have the desired effect on Republicans. They probably feel embarassed about the ads because they see their party offers negativity instead of a positive vision. Republicans would be better off dropping the negativity and trying to find a positive message.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Pete - Albany, NY — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:23:16 GMT

Twice in as many weeks the GOP has tried and failed to hold seats in their own strongholds by attempting to nail Senator Obama to the democratic candidates.

What say you now of "unelectable" and does this not demonstrate the folly of any argument that he would hurt down the ballot?

The GOP as a brand name is toxic right now and they are in deep doo-doo come November.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

the Pajama Pundit — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:16 GMT

*sniff, sniff*

What is that I smell? It smells like.... it smells like...

A big storm of change a-comin'!

Republicans are in BIG trouble this fall. The 2006 mid-terms were nothing compared to what's coming down the pike this year.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Steve A Jonesboro IN — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:54:13 GMT

Thank you Mississippi 1st district!

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

thats a fact jack — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:56:04 GMT

Nov 08 dems will sweep to victory in house, senate and white house and then America and the world will begin to heal after 8 years of bush/cheney/mccain and repubs raping and pillaging.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Eric, Salinas, CA — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:56:34 GMT

Score that 3 special election victories for Barack Obama's coattails and zero for "Warmonger" McCain. Just a preview of why Obama is the right candidate to lead our party back into the White House.

Go Obama 08/12!

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

bob merker sarasota fl. — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:27 GMT

this what i was talking about....the intense dislike of republicans and how bad these last 7 years have been will overide the racial issue and obama will win

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Diane from Illinois — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:05:18 GMT

YEAH! Another Democrat unseats a Republican! Do you feel it? Do you really feel it? A change is coming! A change from "old" politics to "new politics! A change from "for the rich" to "for the people". A change brought about by Senator Obama! YES WE CAN! Congratulations Travis Childers! (My district ousted the long held Republican seat of Dennis Hastert in Illinois to Bill Foster, a Democrat, so I know of what I speak!!!)

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Ron, Indiana — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:12:05 GMT

Question: Will Childres become a superdelegate and does that change the count from 2025 to 2026? Since Obama supported him, I assume he will support Obama.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Carrie — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:18:58 GMT

Sometimes it's the right thing to pay someone off to just go away. I did the same thing with an ex-husband and that's all it took.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

Steve Bonser, Santa Barbara, Calif. — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:19:48 GMT

While its great that the GOP's hateful and dishonest campaigning tactics are finally beginning to be seen for what they are across the country, it is still sad and disturbing that 46% of voters anywhere are still willing to buy the Republican party's act. Folks, the only thing to do after two terms of the worst administration in memory, and two rigged general elections, is to stay home or vote for Democrats until this country is rescued from bankruptcy, corruption and fear.

Down the ballot: 'A devastating blow'

fletc3her, Seattle, Washington — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:22:59 GMT

Watching election coverage I hear the country being divided into smaller and smaller demographics in an attempt to find trends. The simple divisions of black and white voters, religion, economic status, education, rural and urban, have given way to discussions of who "white Catholic women in urban areas" voted for, who "white working class men in rural areas" voted for. If you use a fine grained enough filter you can prove anything from election results. The reality is that the analysts are looking for a demographic group they can use to promote a narrative rather than analyzing real trends with an unbiased eye.