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Chuck, NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:17:52 GMT

Please take a moment to think about what I propose. We have now seen Senator Obama side-by-side with Richardson, Todd and Edwards. Is it easy to see any of these three as his proposed VP? Stop the Hillary for VP talk…not going to happen. Here is another suggestion for VP that I really like, Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Right now she is only 2 steps from the Presidency, why not move up one spot?

Who would be better at pushing Obama’s legislation proposals through Congress? She has extensive experience with national security, foreign policy, and is supposed to be more up-to-date on intelligence than any others mentioned. She wouldn’t be like Darth Cheney and become the true power behind the throne, but more like the final sounding board on direction.

Politically, the GOP has already tried to attack her and failed. In the eyes of many she is more closely his equal in stature than anyone except HRC; and that is a non-starter. Even though her home district is in SF, her roots are in east coast democratic politics. She is probably more capable of drawing in the HRC ‘primary crowd’ of blue collar whites than anyone. She has withstood the challenge of the Clinton team threats, and she can work in consonance with Senator Reid for Senate issues. Why not move up the first woman to smash the glass ceiling?

All of this is a pipe dream if she wishes to remain Speaker of the House. But I can picture them together, and together they can deliver on many changes. What do you think?

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Davide Dade, Denver CO — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:42 GMT

It hasn't hit them yet, but the moderate Democrats, by far the majority in the party, now have a bought and paid for by George Soros dyed in the wool extreme left wing inexperienced first term Senator from an extremely liberal state as their leader. Four words: Good luck with that.

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the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:21:43 GMT

*** Just asking: Speaking of McCain, will news that Cindy McCain sold off at least $2 million she held in funds with investments in Sudan businesses end up spurring new requests to see her tax records?
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It won't get any play in the media. Right now, the only keywords that MSM outlets are interested in are "Barack Obama", "Hillary Clinton", "Jeremiah Wright", "John Edwards" and "Democratic Slugfest".

It would be nice if there was some focus on the McCain campaign - I'm starting to actually feel bad for the guy.

He's like the little kid on the outside of the circle of kids picking teams. He's jumping up and down saying, "Look at me guys! Pick me!"

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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America for Obama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:21:59 GMT

Yes! It now Obama’s party! Obama in 2008! This is very inspiring!

I love being an American! Obama in 08!

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Young Democrat — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:22:22 GMT

A firstread blogger asked that Obama supporters list FIVE things Senator Obama has accomplished. Well, here's ELEVEN:

1. Obama has ELEVEN years of Senate experience to Hillary's EIGHT. He was in the Illinois state senate for 8 years and has been in the U.S. senate since January 2005. In the state senate he sponsored 780 bills, of which 280 were signed into law. In the U.S. senate he has sponsored about 152 bills and resolutions, and cosponsored about 427.

2. He worked as a community organizer in Chicago, making $13 an hour, helping thousands of people who had lost manufacturing jobs get back on their feet (jobs, health care, housing). He also helped register 150,000 voters.

3. Obama sponsored the Health Care Justice Act in 2004, which "encourages Illinois to implement a health care plan that provides access to a full range of preventive, acute and long-term health care services."

4. He sponsored a 2003 bill that expanded KidCare and FamilyCare, health insurance programs for low-income families in Illinois which led to more than 150,000 additional people receiving health insurance through these programs.

5. He introduced a bill that required that police officers tape interrogations. This bill passed in the Senate 58-0. The Governor who originally opposed this bill, signed it into law.

6. He increased the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50.

7. Obama cosponsored Secure Orderly Immigration Act by John
McCain. It passed 62-36.

8. He Worked with republican senator Lugar to expand and author a
program to locate & dismantle stray Russian WMD's left over
from the cold war after the disbanding of the USSR.

9. In the first two weeks of the 110th Congress, Senator Obama helped lead the Senate to pass the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act a comprehensive ethics and lobbying reform bill, by a 96-2 vote. This landmark bill was signed into law by the President in September 2007. The final bill that the Congress passed closely mirrored and drew key provisions in a bill that Senators Obama and Senator Feingold introduced in January 2007 to establish a "gold standard" for reform

10. He toured Kuwait, Jordan, Israel, Palestinian territories and told
Palestinian Authority Abbas that the United States would never recognize
Hamas leaders until they renounced mission to attack Israel.

11. As an Illinois State Senator, he helped pass the state's first major ethics reform bill in 25 years.

Would you like me to go on? Oh and here's an 11th accomplishment: He beat the Clintons! Not just Hillary, but all three of the Clintons. The Clinton brand is VERY powerful. They have been on the political scene for decades. Everyone is a familiar with them; they have strong ties with a whole host of Democratic leaders and many states as well. I mean, they were Preisdent and First Lady for 8 years! Obama was not really well-known outside of Illinois until 2004. Yet he has managed to run a better campaign than them and has beat them. That's HUGE.

People shouldn't take the candidates and the media at their word. Go to the candidates' Senate Web sites and their campaign Web sites and READ what they have done and plan to do. INFORM YOURSELF.

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Unga Bunga Binga Banga, Binga Banga Bunga — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:22:30 GMT

"...the Democratic Party is now becoming Barack Obama’s party, no matter what happened in West Virginia and might happen next week in Kentucky. ....."

Of course it is!...Because that's the way you turds in the media have been reporting it all along; Obama-good, Clinton-bad.
"...While that moment might not have been a turning point, per se, since it happened at the very outset, it signaled that it would be Obama -- and not Clinton -- dictating the pace of the race. ..."

Oh, bull****!
If Obama robbed a bank you'd say "he did it with style" and then show us a poll that says 52% of Americans think he should rob another one.
You're all full of crap.

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Terry Kane, Big Rapids Michigan — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:22:39 GMT

Obama thinks Hamas has a point. Thus the Jewish vote will go to McCain. That means Florida is a sure win for McCain, and New York becomes a little more in play. On the other hand, Michigan, with it's high population of Muslims, swings a bit back to Obama.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:18 GMT

Does Ellen Malcolm believe that women must somehow lock step behind Senator Clinton or any other woman who might run for President in the future?

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KT, Tennessee — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:22 GMT

Who responded to the "all call" in South Dakota when a women's right to choose was under direct threat?
Obama.
Where was Hillary Clinton?
MIA
NARAL & Kate Michelman understand that Barack Obama has been and remains a great defender of women's civil & reproductive rights who has always responded to this communities needs and requests. To include tactical voting in the Illinois State House.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:36 GMT

Speaking of McCain, will news that Cindy McCain sold off at least $2 million she held in funds with investments in Sudan businesses end up spurring new requests to see her tax records?

I don't remember Teresa Heinz Kerry releasing her tax records in 2004, so this is a non issue. Her husband is running for president, not her.

President Bush is right. Obama talking to Iran would be just about the same as us talking Hitler out of invading Poland. Would just make them look bigger and they would in turn take bigger risks. We can't afford that with a soft guy like Obama.

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JeanWNY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:53 GMT

Keep up the good work Pres. Bush, you can not fail to help McSame with that kind of Nazi rhetoric! If the GOP has a prayer in November they will do what ever they have to, perhaps they can send Bush back to Crawford and the golf course.

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Unga Bunga Binga Banga, Binga Banga Bunga — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:25:25 GMT

.....and when you're done propagandizing Hillary as an axe murderer, you'll start in on McCain, won't you?
Of course you will, because you're the "objective" media.
Yeah, right.
Joseph Goebbles would be proud of you.

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Wayne — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:25:58 GMT

Obama's superdelegate count is 289.5. Try to keep up Chuck.

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CB, Hadley, NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:27:52 GMT

Every time Bush makes a speech I cringe. Can't we keep him locked away with some lego's somewhere for the rest of his term? maybe he needs to go play some Golf.

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Go Obama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:28:10 GMT

I don't understand ppl who say they won't vote for Obama if he gets the nomination, are you voting for obama's supporters or Obama? Are you voting for or against the Iraq war, are you voting for or against roe vs. wade, are you voting for or against a guy (McCain) who has repeatedly said he knows nothing about the economy? Please put aside the pettiness and think about you and your future before casting your vote in the fall.

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juan,ft lauderdale, fl — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:28:51 GMT

It seems that what goes around comes around ie., the Gop bashing Kerry's rich wife now we have McCain's rich wife who refuses to release her tax returns.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:29:02 GMT

The march of winners:

Chris Dodd

Bill Richardson

John Edwards

Next?

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True American — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:29:40 GMT

She won WV and the MSM makes a bigger deal about it than it is. What does she get?. 1 superdelegate and Obama 4.5 + Edwards' endorsement.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:30:17 GMT

Memo to George W. Bush:

Given your Quixotic Quest in Iraq and your inability to bring Osama bin Laden to justice and your apathy towards your boss, the American people, and your statement that your sacrifice for your country during this time was "giving up golf"...

...WE FIND YOUR STANCE AS THE MORAL AUTHORITY ON HOW TO DEAL WITH RADICALS AS LAUGHABLE.

Go back to the ranch...the sooner the better.

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Mox — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:31:49 GMT

you guys are to much. Prob a wzaste of time only few regulars allowed to post but what the heck. Obama says West Virginia not important and his team says according to him that Hawaii and Alaska not important either. Just the 57 states he has been to and the one more on his list. That wont be Kentucky either I guess. what a guy you all got there. Keep putting down people cause you will have each other to cry to later.Sweetie never got her ans either. Not the first time this has been caught just dont get the coverage of his booboos.One factory he ask a woman if he needed to kiss her to get that Hillary button replaced with an Obama. He sure is sexist and full of himself. Never to fear Hillary people we will unite after this and it wont be with Obama the Man!!

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feeling better in ne — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:32:02 GMT

Yes, it is now Obama's party.

The work can now begin in earnest to heal and bring this great nation together.

Obama for America

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sotiredofignorance — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:32:11 GMT

Wait a minute...since when does Emily's list speak for all women and all Democrats? Does that mean the my son, who was recently out protesting an anti-choice organization telling lies on his college campus, should have sat home?

We need both men and women involved in the pro-choice campaign. If you stop men from participating, you will lose.

I did not know that Emily's list was made up of such shallow people.

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OneOleMan — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:32:35 GMT

George Bush's remarks comparing Obama and appeasing any of our enemies is typical Georgia Bush. I seem to remember his insisting for weeks and months that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. As has been said many times if his lips are moving while he's talking you know he's lying.

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Liz in SD — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:33:07 GMT

Even Clinton's NEW MATH won't help her now. Close your eyes and pretend Obama is making the ridiculous arguments HRC is making on how she's winning the popular vote--the MSM wouldn't even give it ink!!!

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pmorlan, Louisville, KY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:33:58 GMT

May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

I am outraged that our President would make such an inflammatory statement like he did today especially while he was on foreign soil. John McCain needs to condemn this statement ASAP.

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TJK, Hunt Valley, MD — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:00 GMT

The implication that the Obama campaign calculatedly sabotaged Hillary's evening news interviews by MSNBC's Mika B. sounds absolutely silly and portrays this event as an attack on Hillary instead of what it really is: good campaign strategy. If anything this should demonstrate why Obama is the stronger candidate because he continues to collect support in spite of the "kitchen sink" efforts. He has run a superior campaign to the Clinton debacle. They may have good candidate, and she might have been the presumptive nominee up until the voting began, but good candidate, or not, this campaign has been a disaster. No one needs to attack Hillary because her campaign continues to fail on its own cynicism.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:14 GMT

Obamans don't handle victory well at all~

The anti-Hillary personal tone of FIRST Read is disgusting, especially comments critical of West Virginia voters for voting almost 3-to-1 for Hillary. W.Va. voters are voters, just like any voters.

Because of the smug condescension of Obamans, many Hillary supporters (17 million) will vote McCain in November.

As a Hillary supporter, I will gladly return the favor to Obamans by voting McCain in November~

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Michelle Zee — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:49 GMT

Bush who...spare us!

I find it hard to believe in 2008, we are celebrating uneducated folk and bigotry. Even more grave are the people proud of that status.

How grueling and disappointing it is to say, these people are voting for Clinton, because they are too lazy to find out the facts and too stupid to realize times have changed. What does this say about Clinton?

NARAL did what was best for their organization. What is this feminist crap...it needs to end. I am all for women rights, but just because a "woman" is running for president, doing more of the running her campaign into a ditch is not supportive of the ideals of feminism.

Women above all else, need standards, and Clinton curtails any sound judgment of approving her behavior to speak for many women in this society. I find her actions appalling and shame on any woman who supports it.

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1/19/09 Can't Come Soon Enough — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:13 GMT

Bush's ham-handed response mentioned above is deplorable both in its tone and its implication. For one, comparing Iran's leader to Bin Laden is a stretch at best.

Second, comparing any of them to Hitler is simply ludicrous. (leave it to Bush to continually 'Godwin' the terror issues)

Third, it takes some gall to mock the diplomatic intentions of any aspiring American leader, regardless of party, when you have shunned every chance at meaningful dialogue with leaders other than your lapdog puppets, and have instead turned to bombs as your microphone of choice.

In the words of Olbermann... SHUT THE HELL UP!!!

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:23 GMT

The attacks against Obama as a weak muslim lovoing terrorist negotiator has already begun.

Once again, thanks to the Obamabots, you handed us Dems a loser candidate. Can we say, Dukakis? No wait, Mondale!

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SANDRA — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:57 GMT

WOW! PRESIDENT BUSH HAD THE NERVE TO PUT DOWN SEN OBAMA WHILE ON A WORLD TOUR WITH LAURA SEEING THE WORLD .DANCING AND LAUGHING HAVING A GOOD OLD TIME ON THE TAX PAYERS. THE SOLDERS ARE DYING THE PEOPLE ARE NOT ABLE TO BUY GAS AND FOOD LOSING THEIR HOME .GIVE ME A BREAK.P.S PLEASE DON'T START ANOTHER BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE WHITE HOUSE OBAMA HAS ENOUGH TO DO ONCE YOU GET THERE.

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Texas — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:37:20 GMT

Where will Michelle Obama be?

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CB, Hadley, NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:37:25 GMT

Yes it is! Let's put on the boogie shoes and do the happy dance! A new tune is being played in America!

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New Independent — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:38:10 GMT

I don't see why you would have to be female to care or even represent female rights. That's like saying you have to be black to care or represent black rights?!?

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PR, Renton, Washington — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:38:57 GMT

RE: Bush's comment - the Republicans are scared - hahaha

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LB, Virginia — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:39:21 GMT

Well I for one am disappointed with Emily's List and their hysterical outburst on NARAL. Emily's list endorsed their candidate well before the end of the race yet they are angry NARAL chose to do the same? Emily's arm of the Feminist and ProChoice movement and those women in Congress who are outraged are giving feminism a bad name. Are we going to be thrown back to the days when the F word was feminism and we were depcited as man-hating, unshaved arm pit crazies with no room for men in our lives? Feminism is all about inclusion and broadening our base, not exclusion because of gender! Feminists fought hard for equality, and for men also to be champions of women's rights. So here we have an extraordinary candidate, a child of mixed race, raised by a single mother, with strong women in his life, who has always championed women's rights, who just happens to be male and Emily's List and her cohorts have a problem with that? I am a feminist in my 50s and have raised my boys with the principles of fairness and equality. I would hope that if they someday chose to serve the public good, they would not be spurned by the likes of Emily's List people! Hillary should come out immediately and respond that NARAL has a right to endorse anyone they want! Why can't these women understand that there are many feminists who have trouble with Hillary as the nominee?

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Ron, TX — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:39:36 GMT

Why won't anyone in the media SAY IT?! Emily's List ENDORSED CLINTON in January. That makes their entire statement (that you shouldn't endorse someone with 3 weeks left) one of the most hilariously hypocritical statements in recent months. Emily's List is basically saying "it's ok that we endorsed Hillary in January, but it's disgusting and disrespectful that NARAL would back -a man-"

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:40:02 GMT

George Bush - foreign policy scholar - NOT!

Emily's list - enough with the "girl power gang" routine - you don't OWN reproductive rights - and neither does Senator Clinton.

I'm so tired of "the Clintons" and their supporters acting like the godfathers (and godmothers) of Democratic politics. Everyone does not have to bow and scrape before them. Everyting is NOT about them. You'd think they would have figured that out - over HALF the party is "Judas" by now - get a clue!

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BigHurt, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:40:12 GMT

Where is the outrage when a sitting President campaigns against his rival party while in a foreign land? Heck, if the Dixie Chicks got hammered for slamming W while not in the United States you would certainly think W would be in for the same treatment! But no...he gets a pass...as usual! The media mentions W's comments but that is about it...the media won't hold him accountable for any of his poor decisions of which there are MANY!

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Walt, Ohio — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:40:28 GMT

It is clear Cindy McCain needs to release her tax returns; undoubtedly there are other questionable and quite frankly nefarious financial dealings that rival her Sudanese blood money profiteering. There is also the perception of illegal contributions to the McCain campaign through hidden sources (private jet use, personal "loans" at favorable rates).
Given the history of McCain's staff is infested with lobbyists for disturbing entities (military junta of Burma, others), a full disclosure of all of the McCain's financial dealings is mandatory.
The McCain family financial impropriety is gravely troubling; it is clear his senate tenure has been bought by PAC's, lobbyists, and shady influence peddlers. We must not let the White House be owned by McCain's band of profiteering cronies; and his wife's disturbing business interests.

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MSierra, SF — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:40:45 GMT

'...What yesterday signaled, more than anything else, was that the Democratic Party is now becoming Barack Obama’s party,...'

It's about time !!
It's time to get away from the lies and corruption of the Clinton Adminsitration

It's time to get away from the 'DLC' insider politics of serving the corporate interest: NAFTA, WTO, media de-regulation, financial industry de-regulation...

Clinton and Gore were part of the DLC establishment, dedicated to moving the party away from public interests and in the direction of corporate interests

ENOUGH OF THESE CROOKS !!

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jus sayin — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:41:57 GMT

yes mccant says he can win the iraq war in 4 years next he will say he can elimnate the countrys debt in 4 years also cure cancer and last but not least in 4 years he will solve the mystery of life. who says alzheimers isn't fun.

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Sick & Tired of LIES and CORRUPTION, Sick & Tired of Obama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:42:10 GMT

Well, if this is Obama's party, then I guess it aint mine anymore.
32 years I have belonged to the Democratic Party. I've never voted Republican in any national election.
But I'm going to do it this time if he's the nominee.
Wanna' know why?
Because the media, and the party treated Hillary like filth for no good reason other than to promote their newly created golden boy.
Because, the Obama people used race and race baiting as an issue where it didn't exist.
Because, Obama has 3 years in the U.S. Senate and isn't qualified to be President.
Because, Barack Obama associates with domestic terrorists like William Ayers, indicted political racketeers like Tony Rezko, and bigoted cult leaders like Jeremiah Wright.....THEN turns around and refuses to recognize the American flag AND says he'll negotiate with terrorists and communists UNCONDITIONALLY. And the media treats this like its not an issue. UNBELIEVABLE!
Because my party has left me and is about to nominate the most liberal-leftist-socialistic moron it could possibly find. Someone who'll set the party back another 10 years when he gets his ass kicked in November.
I would urge EACH and EVERY Hillary supporter to show your disgust and disdain with the Democratic Party, and with the media (including the three JERKS who run this website) by voting AGAINST Obama in the fall.
Time for a change indeed....it's time for Blue Dogs to tell the media and the independent whackos who are trying to take over our party to go straight to hell!

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Lana, California — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:42:55 GMT

Emily's List response to NARAL's endorsement of Senator Obama is bogus. I guess it was OK for them to endorse Senator Clinton before the primaries even started but NOT OK for NARAL to endorse anyone but Clinton at any time? I'd also like to know these women in Congress who wrote this letter so that I can give them a piece of my independent mind.

As a late 40's age woman, this attitude is exactly why women of my generation have abandoned "traditional" so-called feminist organizations like Emily's List and NOW, because they have not moved with the times and recognized and accepted that there ARE men that are as passionately in tune with our equality also. They've gotten just bad as "some men" in their thirst for power at any cost.

Strong, independently thinking white woman for Obama.

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campdog — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:37 GMT

On the other hand.....

If Clinton goes into Kentucky and stomps Obama again like she did in West Virginia with a record turn out and overwhelming numbers it will send a chilling message to the Party.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:38 GMT

"Warmonger" Bush and his policy of pre-emptive war is the problem that keeps the Muslim peoples radicalized against us. His appeasement of the Isreali terrorism of Palestinians is what needs to be stopped.

About two or three weeks ago I saw a news report on BBC America World News showing a bunch of hard core Jews coming into a Palestinian woman's land and stealing her land and house away from her because they said that that woman's land was promised to them by their bible and god. The Army made a half hearted attempt to chase them away as did some liberal Jews but in the end the Army pulled out and the hard core Jews came back in greater numbers and just stole this poor woman's land and house.

Until we stop Isreal from abusing the Palestinians in Gaza by cutting off their water and fuel will we ever get the Gaza faction to the negotiating table and to stop firing rockets at Isreal.

Only Barack Obama sees the real problem of outright prejudice against the Palestinians that has been the hallmark of the failed "Cowboy" Bush diplomacy. Hamas is not just a terrorist organization it's also a political organization elected by the very same democratic political process they were asked to perform. We must recognize the political arm of Hamas as a legitimate negotiating partner and then we may actually make some progress towards achieving real peace for Isreal and the rest of the world.

Go Obama 08/12!

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California Indy — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:38 GMT

This NARAL/Emily's List blowup is remarkable. In essence, the Emily's List people are calling NARAL traitors because they DARED to not play along with identity-group politics and because they DARED to look at the math instead of dancing along blissfully on the other side of the looking glass.

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jane-pa — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:45:01 GMT

Hahaha you guys keep trying!!! Now is it now?? Ans. NO!!

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Jamil - Dearborn, MI — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:46:51 GMT

Bush should heed Olbermann's advice and "shut the hell up!" Jan. 2009 can't come soon enough. Bush doesn't want to talk to anyone - he wants people to be paranoid and he will just attack any country who dares to as much as say anything he may not like.

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OMGBANANAS, blue-haired like Mrs. Homer. — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47:19 GMT

Sending the message that the race is over? News flash, it is. Obama has the lead locked up in delegates and popular vote, and he won't struggle to get the 140 supers he needs. Come on, you need 300. 300! Is not possible!

Dear George,

I realize I should technically address you as "Mr. President" but you are intellectually inferior so I will decline the correct address. I'm just writing to say that you have no room to criticize anyone on politics, much less politics concerning the Middle East. You are a perfect example of why parents should not tell kids that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up.

Thanks for $4.00 gas,

OMGBANANAS

P.S. It's nuclear. Not nukuler, nuclear. When used in a sentence: Iraq did not have nuclear weapons.

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MSierra, SF — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47:24 GMT

Who's REALLY ELECTABLE ?

The Leader or the Crook ?
Barack Obama or the 'white (female) Al Sharpton' ?

'...just because Obama loses a voting bloc in a
primary does not mean he will lose the same group in
the general election. The Democratic base is going to
vote for the Democratic nominee...'

From Politico.com:

'...The Obama campaign has three answers to this:
First, just because Obama loses a voting bloc in a
primary does not mean he will lose the same group in
the general election. The Democratic base is going to
vote for the Democratic nominee no matter who it is.
And among general election voters, Obama aides say,
Obama is doing just fine. (And, besides, no Democratic
president since Lyndon Johnson has won the white vote,
anyway.)

“Put your brains back in your head and look at the
national polls instead of local, primary polls,” a
senior Obama aide told me Tuesday in a phone
interview. “In national polls, we win every income
group against John McCain except those people making
$100,000-plus, where we lose by one point, which is a
tie.

“Among white, non-college voters, McCain leads Obama
52-40 and he leads Clinton 52-44. A four-point
difference between us and Clinton, well within the
margin of error.

“Overall in head-to-head matchups, we are beating
McCain by more than she is. And, most importantly, we
are winning independents 51-42 against McCain, and
Clinton loses independents 49-46 against McCain. Se we
are plus nine among independents and she is minus
three.”

Obama’s second argument is that the slicing and dicing
of the electorate into neat little groups misses what
he is about: He is unifying figure. He represents
change, he says, and he will attract the votes of
people who want change, regardless of the neat boxes
that pollsters put them in...'

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Bill(Hussein) Jones — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:47:25 GMT

2013...4.5 more years of families being killed..
If the far right is needed by McShame to win this election...where is the meaning, thou shalt not kill..doesn't this apply to all people...left, right anybody.
Keeping this fuse burning surely sends the proper message to world, as well as, our children...
OH Yeah...what if all over again..

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O'mackforObama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:49:02 GMT

Brilliant bit of politics! And note that the O'camp does it without slaming the clintons, in fact heaping praise on them while stealing the thunder and controlling the news.
The O'camp does it without pandering or telling lies. Wow, take a lesson Billery! Yes we can do politics without your methods!
Take a lesson Billery... We can do politics without taking the money from special interests!
Take a lesson all you in Washington... We are coming!
Yes we are and Yes we can!!
Yes we can!!!!

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:49:26 GMT

How to Lose an Election You Were Meant to Win 101:

First, nominate the most inexperienced candidate ever.
Second, nominate a candidate with an America Hater pastor.
Third, nominate a candidate who wants to engage in 1939 Pre-WWII Appeasment with terrorists and nations who sponsor terrorists.
Fourth, nominate a candidate who can't win big states in primaries.
Fifth, nominate a candidate who's wife hasn't been proud of America until her husband started winning primaries.
And Sixth....nominate Barak Obama.

First thoughts: Now Obama's party?

A LIFELONG DEMOCRAT & MILITARY VET WHO REFUSES TO BE PIMPED OUT — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:49:36 GMT

MSNBC, NBC, and First Read are all full of crap.
You aren't journalists.
You are Obama whores.
Why don't you just admit it.

First thoughts: Now Obama's party?

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:51:19 GMT

The real turning point was when John Edwards quit the race and allowed Obama to take on Clinton head to head. Clinton failed to score her knockout punch on February 5th and then Obama went on a tear winning a dozen contests in a row. That turned Hillary from inevitable winner into the inevitable loser as her poorly run campaign was not ready for post February 5th hard campaigning.

Let's face it Hillary ran a poorly strategized campaign with the wrong message and poor use of her initial financial advantage. They also failed to understand and react to the early indications that Obama was raising some serious money.

When looking at how brilliantly Obama and his team ran his campaign we can see a new genius team at work that can change the electoratal map the way Clinton couldn't. The Obama team is the best team for sending "Warmonger" McCain into political retirement, where all Reagan foot soldiers belong.

Go Obama 08/12!

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Hail to the Chief, Obama — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:51:21 GMT

I SO hope that Edwards can help pull a Kentucky upset. Or even a squeaker. Either would be awesome.

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Geoff — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:51:42 GMT

Also remember that if Florida would count, John Edwards will receive some delegates there as well(he was in the race and on the ballot when Florida voted). Chances are good that these delegates too would go to Obama

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Erin Flynn, Rockvegas, FL — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:52:22 GMT

This primary season is just so much fun! Obama 08!

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BJ — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:52:31 GMT

Bring on those superdelegates and we're done spending money for these deClinters...

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Molly — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:07 GMT

AND THIS was to UNITE us - The arrogance and mean spirited timing of this "endorsement" is the exact reason WHY that will NEVER happen. Edwards coming out does zero for obama - should/could of came out before WV - might of helped with that "working class" vote - this was all the steal the BIG WIN from Hillary. It would be a smart political move - BUT
we ALL thought that obama was above all that - he is to be the candidate of CHANGE - guess NOT!!
Same ole BS - all very staged just for SHOW.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:10 GMT

"Secret" Cindy McCain shares the same love of secrecy that has been the hallmark of the nontransparent government of "Tyrants" Bush/Cheney. Her desire to keep her tax returns out of the public eye is sure proof that she has something nefarious to hide.

Go Obama 08/12!

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Bev, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:13 GMT

Good for NAARAL! As a women (64, white, UAW retiree) I was appalled by Clinton's use of the race card in WV. As an activist in the women's movement of te 60's we never saw our freedom and equality as different from that of minorities. We always talked about how if folks can divide us and pit us against one another than none of us would be free. Women wake up! Our unity with each other, all races, gender/life style, nationalities, and religions depends on understanding what the union movement has always know. United we stand, divided we fall! For shame Hillary, I'm sticking with Obama!

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We Need A New President - Fast — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:13 GMT

Per NBC’s John Yang, President Bush used his speech to the Israeli Knesset this morning to inject himself into the 2008 presidential race with a swipe at Obama's call for diplomatic engagement with Iran. First, Bush equated Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with Hamas, Hezbollah and Osama bin Laden. Then: "Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. We have heard this foolish delusion before. As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what is is -- the false comfort of appeasement."
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How is it possible that the President of the United States can utter these words. Absolutely disgraceful.

President Bush, go back to Texas and put on your holster and play with your friends.

This is the real world, not cowboys and indians for goodness sakes.

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Margaret, Columbus, Ohio — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:54 GMT

Wolf Blitzer's CNN interview with Hillary was not buried. It was shown while the Edward's announcement was imminent and it was finished before that.

FOX didn't care about the Edwards announcement much.

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Joe TN — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:55:14 GMT

I don't understand why everyone is so sure Clinton voters will vote for Obama. I am a conservative, who normally votes for a Democrat, at least in the last 2 elections. I am a converted Republican, because of the job President Clinton did. I will probably not vote for Senator Obama in the general election. Not because he is a black man, but because I don't think he is honest. Anyone who votes present as many times as he has is hiding something he doesn't want us to know. It is cowardly thing to do, and it tells me he's a straightforward person. He eats dinners with one of the biggest racists in America, in the form of Reverend Wright. At the same time he is trying to sell me on how he is like me and will fight for me in Washington. I'm not sure I want the change he has in store for my country, I just want my country back the way it was when Bill Clinton was in office. I know what that is like and it was nice, that's why I voted for Hillary in the primary. I can't picture the change Obama has for America, because all he has said is we can come together. I know some people will read this and call me a racist. That's not true, it's got nothing to do with his skin color. My problem is with his past and his affiliations. My problem with Reverend Wright has nothing to do with the color of his skin; it's with his mouth. He has a right to say what he wants, and Obama has the right to befriend the very people who promote what he is supposedly against. That's not racism on my part. I'm not going to feel ashamed to vote for a white candidate for the reasons I have mentioned. It really does bother me that blacks are voting for him +90% of the time. That's the most racist statement made in this election. I know not all of them are voting for him because he is black, but I know a lot of them are. That is the only demographic in America voting on that kind of margin. If we really want to change America, then it must come from everyone. I've heard how appalling it is that 22% of the voters in West Virginal did not vote for him and race was an issue. They didn't take the time to get to know him, and I concede that is appalling. On the other hand I think it is even more appalling that the black population is overwhelming supporting their candidate by 90% margin. That's appalling and hypocritical of the some of them. I know there are some people who think Hillary is more qualified, yet voted for Obama because he is black, and shame on you. So we still have a lot of ground to cover on the race issue, but only time will bring us together. Someone please help me understand how this is ok. I am old enough to know to judge people by their actions and not their words. It's easy to get up and give a speech, it's another thing to live by it. Obama's actions just haven't been a good reflection of what he has been saying. So this leads me to believe he is saying what it takes to get him elected, so he can continue to act like he's been acting. Don't even get me started on the things his wife has said and the anti-white-American anger that woman is harboring.

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:55:41 GMT

First off, yes, it IS Obama's party now; it doesn't matter what the lady in the pantsuit says anymore.
As for Bush's swipe his cowboy lack of diplomacy has sure worked in the Middle East, hasn't it---it's so much more peaceful a region than the day he took office! As for Mccain's fantasy promises, he's definitely outdone "a chicken in every pot"! But we can't win in Iraq, Iraq won't be stable or particularly democratic, energy independence can't be gotten by kowtowing to Big Energy, and accessibility to healthcare can't be gotten with anything other than a national healthcare program...and the economy will not imporve while the rich get tax breaks and subsidies and we spend zillions a month on the continuing war in Iraq. In other words, Mccain is fantasizing and asking America to accept his fantasies as reality.
And, yes, we need to see Cindi's tax returns.

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RENEA,PLYMOUTH,MI — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:56:18 GMT

BUSH IS A MORON!

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Kay Sullivan, Westfield, IN — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:56:55 GMT

I was one of John Edwards biggest supporters! I contributed money to his campaign in 2004 (I had never contributed to a campaign before) and supposed him in 2008. After he dropped out, I errored on the side of experience and decided to support Hillary.

I am shocked about how he handled his Obama endorsement. He certainly had a right to do so but the timing AND the way in which he did it was so calculating and very hurtful – not only to Hillary but to her supporters! I thought he would remain neutral until all the States had voted but I guess I gave him too much credit. Hmmm, was his decision a self serving one??

After all her hard work, he didn’t give Hillary 24 hours to enjoy her victory in West Virginia. He nailed her the very next day – a real stab in the back. Shame on him! And the way he did it. If he had casually walked onto his own front yard in his polo shirt and jeans and made his announcement there, it would have been dignified and classy. But to cunningly fly to Michigan and make a surprise appearance on stage with Obama in front of thousands was so devious, so tasteless. I can certainly understand Obama asking him to do so but John could have said no - not now. If either of these guys think John’s announcement is going to unite the country now, they’re so wrong. It’s only made a delicate situation worse. Did you hear their adoring audience boo Hillary’s name last night? We Hillary supporters who once enthusiastically supported John feel even more disenfranchised now.

Bottom line, I truly thought he was one of the few good ones in politics but evidently I mistook his smooth, Southern charm.

John Edwards broke my heart yesterday.

First thoughts: Now Obama's party?

Margaret, Columbus, Ohio — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:58:47 GMT

Yes, Obama will almost certainly reach 2026 by May 21 or even sooner. But that means nothing for the race. Ron Paul is still active against John McCain. Hillary (and Obama) will let remaining voters have their say - it's just democratic... which the "get out now Hillary" crowd don't seem to understand or care about. Perhaps they should vote for McCain and 4 more years of Fascism.

First thoughts: Now Obama's party?

Brother Odd — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:59:21 GMT

The democratic party has now officially lost to the republicans. Looks like four more of McBush. I guess all the high educated elitist just never learn. They put Bush back in after seeing where he was headed in his first term.

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Mi — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:59:25 GMT

Shame on you Emily's list for keep trying to
destroy the democratic party..it's over for Hillary

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not this time — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:59:51 GMT

About Obama's wearing a flag lapel pin--I don't care if he wears a diamond encrusted, emerald embedded, ruby draped broach. What I do care about is the economy, the war, and healthcare.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:44 GMT

That was a political masterstroke the way Obama stepped on Hillary's taped news stories for last night's news shows. I just love the way he timed it to steal her thunder and give his supporters a real thrill. What a great team Obama and Edwards would make!

Thanks again to John Edwards for supporting Obama. I was worried he'd go for Clinton and that she thought she had his 18 pledged delegates in hand to pull out as a last minute cavalry charge to save her with the supers. Well that hope is gone for her and now it's just watching the clock run out so we can all unite behind the winning Obama campaign team.

Go Obama 08/12!

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Carol Jacksonville. Florida — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:01:30 GMT

No, the Democratic Party has not become Obama's party. I think many women are now evaluating their place in this party. Hillary has won nearly 50% of the popular vote, yet is getting no respect from the men in charge. I have been insulted by the media treatment of Hillary since she began her campaign. I feel sadness for women today.

Michelle Obama and Oprah do not represent me--I can figure out what book to read--Oprah. I certainly would not raise my children in that hateful church--Michelle.

If John McCain selects a woman as his running mate, I will certainly take a long, thoughtful look. I feel betrayed by John Edwards turning away from universal health care.

I do not want Hillary as Vice President. I would prefer her to remain in the Senate--give her Harry Reid's job as Senate Majority Leader

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Don't Burn that Bra, Bird in Hand, PA — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:02:57 GMT

Emily's List idiotic outburst yesterday is a prime example of an organization in decline. Like the WV "hard working, white voters", they look only at the past and fear. The younger generation is moving on. NARL sees the handwriting on the wall and knows if McCain is President that three Sumpeme Court Justices will be named in his first term.

If Emily's List wants women to go back to clandestine abortions at great risk to themselves and their providers, they just did the best thing they could. Shame on them and the Congressional female "whiners" that joined them. It's 2008 not 1992 ladies. Get real! Hillary's going nowhere.

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Bull the Dog — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:03:29 GMT

President Bush is a phony politician of the century...
Chuck, I really beleive that in order to address the problem of Iran and eliminate Hamas, isolationist diplomacy should be taken off the table and replaced with engagement diplomacy. Yes, Hamas is a terrorist group, but for the sake of peace, you have to engage your enemy.. Simply trying to isolate "roge states" or giving them meaningless labels like 'axis of evil' that can only enrage them further rather than endear them and send them a signal that we want peace, not imperialism will create a sense of defenseless and mistrust.
Don't forget that Reagan's confrontational policies toward the Soviet did not bring down the Soviet Union; it was internal pressure coupled by external pressure, including Reagan's policies. The Soviet Union collapsed because its leaders acknowledged they could not pursue communist and hardline policies, not because of Reagan. The same can be said of Hamas and Iran -- that if we continue to pressure them and not engage them, they will only increase their defense resoruces and be less inclined to listen to the world.

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sharyn viel, creswell, oregon — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:03:33 GMT

geez chuck: you underwhelmed us with the numbers. while i will be thrilled when sen.obama finally does receive the democratic nomination for president, it will make me furious, on principle only, if hillary is given the MI and FL delegates. she agreed to the rules of the DNC not counting these delegates at the beginning of the race and she acknowledged these rules before the NH primary. wasn't it bill himself who use to talk about "working hard and playing by the rules?" well, this is what sen.obama has done in running this campaign; not to mention his entire life - he studied hard, he disciplined and motivated himself to get a good education then he paid back as a community organizer. and for all this, he has been called elitist and out of touch. obama08

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Zekiel — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:04:14 GMT

I'll tell ya what. This election is starting to get a little scary. Everyday, John McSame is looking more and more like a worthy advisary. I don't say this because I support the man. Far from it. I am only trying to see the obvious.
From what I can gather, McCain (fine, I'll call him by his correct name) talks a smooth game and with his recent talk about ending the war in 4 years, that adds up to be a mighty big promise. But will the American people bite? Will they be so charmed and influnced by the color of his skin (and I am still talking about McCain, here)that he draws enough interest? And the reason I bring up the color of McCain's skin (mind you, I am a white, 31 years old)is because race is obviously going to be a big influence this year. Especially for those racists who will never vote for the black man. And by the way, Obama IS half-white. Democrats: McCain is a dangerous old man.
I bring up these concerns because we are facing a different election. The democratic nominee is likely to be Obama, (I'm right behind you, buddy) but because race has been infected into this contest, I fear what trully lies in our hearts as Americans...and I hope most of you can overcome it.
Hillary herself has said she would support the democrats no matter what.
Obama supporters: You can bet we are going to need them. We are going to need every last dem to get back the House.
The stakes have never been higher, nor have our morals ever faced a greater challenge.
The challenge of unity.
I implore the american people to take a hard good look at Barack. Take the time to educate yourself on his policies.
You will find he is more than capable of leading our country in the right direction, but he is facing a difficult challenge, and he can't do this on his own.
In the end, the American people must come to their own decissions. I just hope they realize this opportunity of greatness.
This opportunity we have with Obama.
This opportunity to better the country.

GO DEMS/08

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Houston — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:05:29 GMT

Jerry [[President Bush is right. Obama talking to Iran would be just about the same as us talking Hitler out of invading Poland.]]

Since Iran hasn't threatened to invade anyone, Duhbya's analogy to Hitler not very appropriate. And no, they never threatened to whipe Israel off the map. That's just another neocon lie to get us into another foolish war. Their president Ahmadinejad did say that the Israeli regime would fall (as all governments eventually do), but not that Iran was going to do the pushing.

[[Would just make them look bigger and they would in turn take bigger risks. We can't afford that with a soft guy like Obama.]]

We can't afford another soft-headed guy like McCain right after all the catastrophes resulting from having a similar idiot as president for the past 8 years.

And, by the way, McCain ought to ask his pal convicted felon G. Gordon Liddy how much the Iranians are like Hitler. Liddy is a big fan of Adolph's, so he ought to know.

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John W. McCain — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:06:28 GMT

I hope B-B-B-B-B-Bush keeps talking! Best thing ever for Democrats in Nov.

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Linda. Boston, MA — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:07:49 GMT

Bush's comments were incredibly inappropriate! First of all, you do NOT make those types of statements on foreign soil. Second of all, that he would make the statement a day after Israel 60th is so opportunistic and disrespectful.

But I'm glad he did it, because the more Bush argues against Obama on the same points that McCain does, the more it connects the two and reminds people that McCain is just Bush v2.0.