First Thoughts: Did HRC stay too long?

Chuck, NY — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:29:52 GMT

How can Hillary believe at this point she can steal the nomination away from Barack? Isn’t she toast by now? Does anybody still think she has a hope of becoming the VP nominee? I don’t. I keep touting Speaker Nancy Pelosi for VP nominee. I would not take any current Senator as the VP choice in order to maintain a majority position in the Senate. Governors Richardson and Sebelius are often mentioned, and I could live with either. I like Richardson because he will be great at bringing home Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and possibly Texas. Yes Texas. I think the Lone Star state is in play this year. You can have Ohio and Florida (PA and MI will go for Obama). I’ll take the west plus Texas.

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Just Wondering — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:11 GMT

When is Hillary Clinton going to apologize (a real apology not a “if you misinterpreted what I said too bad for you”) to the Obama family. 5 days later and still nothing. She really is a monster.

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britt, CA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:32:12 GMT

I cant wait to see their VP choices I hope McCain picks before Obama so Obama knows what hes going up against

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Bob From McLean, VA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:32:47 GMT

Heck yes Clinton has stayed too long. All she has accomplished is to get her name added to the list when historians debate who the most vile political figure of the twentieth century was: Nixon, Karl Rove, or Hillary Clinton.

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thats a fact jack — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:33:39 GMT

yes mccant would rather have Americans fighting and dieing in unnecessary wars than getting a good education and getting good jobs, now thats a platform to run on.

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Michael Huppman (Folsom, PA) — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:34:46 GMT

It's not a question of staying in or not. It is a question of honor, dignity, and respect in running for the highest governmental position in the United States. To that end, Senator Clinton has failed miserably. My only hope is that she hasn't done irreparable damage to the democrats, creating a situation whereby John McCain comes away in November, and continues to push the Bush policies.

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Ron, TX — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:36:24 GMT

Puerto Rico doesn't even vote in the General Election does it?

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GOPer4Obama — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:36:35 GMT

Chuck and Domenico: Regarding your comment this morning on MSNBC (which is repeated in this piece) that Clinton's supporters don't blame Obama, but Obama's supporters are angry at the Clintons, I'd like to know how this squares with the polls. As you know, they have consistently shown that Clinton's voters are less likely to back Obama in the general than his voters are to back her. This seems contradictory in light of this statement.

Could you please clarify this in a follow-up post? Thanks!

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John Doe — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:36:47 GMT

For your information.....It is NOT over. OBama can't win either, neither will get to the number needed without the suprer delegates.

I think Obama should step down for the good of the country.
He and his wife are so anti american he will never be elected in Nov.
I hope how soon Carl Rove releases the tape of Michelle Obama at WRights church snarling about all of us "Whiteys"

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John Doe — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:37:56 GMT

I cant wait to see their VP choices I hope McCain picks before Obama so Obama knows what hes going up against
britt, CA (Sent Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:32 AM)

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Yeah OBama is a follower NOT a leader. He couldn't do or say anything untill after HIllary did.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton has to face the fact that she assassinated her credibility long ago.

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TR — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:38:24 GMT

More stupid Hillary hit pieces from the Obama News Network. Its not Hillary who needs Obama but the other way around. This lifelong Democrat would rather bath in manure than vote for Obama and I NEVER will!

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Ted, Boston, MA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:38:26 GMT

Here's an important piece of advice: If it looks like it's going to be McCain/Palin anyway (and that should be a "no brainer" for Team McCain), McCain should announce NOW or VERY SOON, rather than later towards the convention. There's currently a growing chorus for Obama/Hillary (as VP) ticket (in fact the Dems are likely aware of the Palin phenomenon). If the GOP waits while movement for Hillary as VP grows -- even worse until after it is solidified that Hillary will/could be VP pick -- selecting Palin will be portrayed by Dems/liberal media more as a reaction by GOP selecting its own female (overshawdoing Palin's own remarkable assets), rather than McCain taking the lead on this. Selecting Palin now or early (contrary to the punditocracy) will mean McCain will be seen as driving the course of this campaign overwhelmingly, and the DEMS will be seen as merely reacting. And, there's absoultely no down-side to this because even if Hillary is a no-go as VP for Obama, the GOP gains by acting early. McCain the maverick. Palin the maverick. Do it now!

There's no reason, and actually substantial negative, in McCain waiting to see what the Dems do first insofar as his picking Palin as VP, because, no matter who Obama picks, Palin is by far (and I mean far) the best pick for McCain and the GOP, especially in this time of GOP woes. The GOP can be seen as the party of real 'change' (albeit I hate that mantra, change, change, bla bla), while not really having to change from GOP core conservative values, which Palin more than represents.

In light of the current oil/energy situation, as well as the disaffected female Hillary voters situation, and growing focus on McCain's age and health, Palin is more than perfect -- now.

(Perhaps Team McCain is already on to this.)

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jackieblu morris — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:39:08 GMT

Hillary is like having family come to stay; family comming to stay w/ you is like fish, it really stinks after a few days... Now she's back to the poor me routine, close to a primary ofcourse. People were telling huckbee to get out too, it has nothing to do with gender, it's time hillary aka Hillarbee.
Jacxie

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Ivan, Washington, DC — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:39:10 GMT

Sadly, I believe the Clintons will take this fight to the convention. If that means possibly destroying the party's chances in Fall, that means little to them.

It is all about them.

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sotiredofignorance — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:39:50 GMT

Welcome back First Read:

Clair McCaskell has been an excellent surrogate, but would be hit with the inexperienced charge. Richardson, Daschle, and Nunn would be excellent choices. Pelosi comes across as too cold. Biden? Maybe, but he can be a bit of a loose cannon. One of the Virginia politicans, Webb, Kaine, Warner.

To MSNBC: I can finally watch First Read, leave your panel as it exists right now. That show is greatly improved now that Joe's sophomoric discourse is absent.

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Walt, Ohio — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:09 GMT

Time to be pragmatic Hillary supporters. After reading some of the pro-Hillary posts over the past two weeks, there seems to be an underlying theme of either advancing the popular vote argument, the electoral vote argument, the electability argument, or "Obama stole the election". The fact remains that Hillary started with the most money, the best campaign infrastructure, the most superdelegates and the most support by party insiders. Despite the claim of so much support, she finds herself, through her own incompetence, to be $20 million in debt, behind in superdelegates, pledged delegates, and popular vote. (If you want to count Florida, fine. Michigan was not a fair election. And you cannot ignore caucus states).
The fact remains she is behind and not likely to win. Those are the facts.
Now how do Hillary supporters change the outcome? Threatening to vote for McCain is a non-starter. If these threats are perceived to have an effect on the election, and Obama loses, Hillary can forget about 2012, or even her senate seat. It is ludicrous to think the Reagan Democrats, the so-called white working class will support Hillary over McCain. By your own protestation, you've complained of rampant sexism; what makes you think those white working class Appalachian voters will embrace white woman over a white man? If they won't embrace Obama because of their biases (according to your argument) the chance of them supporting a woman over a man is equally far-fetched.
The next argument is the disaffected woman voters who feel "their chance" was stolen from them; so they will make a protest vote for McCain or not vote to "punish" the party. Say hello to inequalities of job salary, overturning Roe v Wade, tax rebates for the wealthy, and any political influence the Clintons have. Is that what you want? Really?
There is one viable option that will advance the cause of Hillary; but this must occur quickly. Assuming for a moment that everyone who voted for Hillary in the primary season is a true Hillary supporter (a HUGE assumption) then an internet push to get those Hillary voters to donate at least $2 per person will eliminate her campaign debt. With the strident views of these posters, that minimal financial support should be easy.
Anything short of that will brand this "advance Hillary, protest Obama" movement as just a cynical attempt by a minority of delusional Hillary fanatics, not to be taken seriously and thus ignored as we gear up for the general election.

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Linda. Boston, MA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:26 GMT

"Anyway, McCain offered to travel with Obama to Iraq. It would be an interesting decision if the two did travel together."
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McCain is in no position to be offering to "educate" anyone on Iraq. He's completely clueless without his lifeline, Lieberman, whispering corrections in his ear.

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John Doe — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:40 GMT

When is Hillary Clinton going to apologize (a real apology not a “if you misinterpreted what I said too bad for you”) to the Obama family. 5 days later and still nothing. She really is a monster.
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When is Obama and Michelle going to apologize for the things they've said and?

Michelle calling us mean, and not being preoud if American untill her husband ran for president.

Obama for "STILL" being friends with a known U.S. terrorist, Ayers.
Obama for saying we small town people are racist against people who "look like us"

The OBama's are the monsters.

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:44:18 GMT

Memo to Senator Hillary Clinton:

Perpetual victimhood is not Presidential.

Respect is earned, and you have worked diligently to lose mine. Your disrespect and dismissal of Senator Obama, and his supporters, has been constant, and your belligerent management style is ineffective and irritating.

Regardless of all the threats from you, your husband, and your supporters, you are indeed reaping what you have sown.

Your repeated inability to take any responsibilty for your actions is very sad and counterproductive. The thought of four more years of you and your husband passing the buck and blaming others for your mistakes is frankly depressing.

America does not owe you or your husband anything. You have been priviledged to command the stage for as long as you have, and you have truly abused that priviledge during this campaign. You have shown yourself to be a petty, vindictive, and self destructive figure. And for that you have nobody to blame but yourself.

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Geoff in Brooklyn — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:45:21 GMT

MSNBC: Two quick things: (1) what about the additional PLEO delegate Obama picked up over the weekend in Alaska? (see demconwatch); (2) something interesting to note: Has anybody noticed the cool thing Obama pulled off the past few days? Although he only spent 1 day in Puerto Rico, he spent two days before that whooing FLA hispanics, and then Monday in NM. That's 4 out of 5 days with heavy spanish language news coverage (with one day off to substitute for Kennedy at Wesleyan) that will help him do some virtual campaigning in PR and at the same time get national press for visiting swing states like FLA and NM. Pretty good.

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Michelle Zee — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:45:44 GMT

Britt, I hope McBush picks first too. I just don't see how the Republicans pulls this off this year.

The only way they can is if the Dems don't unite.

McBush tough on a foreign policy that is a disaster.
How does the media say this is his strong part?

Someone needs to sit him down and stop him from screaming at the teleprompter.

If he is so darn tough on Military Policy, why did he not sign the GI Bill? People are idiots for voting for him. How can he be a veteran and not support a veteran bill?

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Pete - Albany, NY — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Agreed...the Clinton Campaign would be in better position had they suspended the campaign especially after the RFK moment which landed like a turd in a punchbowl. So, what's the argument...I'm in it because the other guy might die?

Look, I'm not going to be stupid enough to suggest that she's advocating assassination but you just don't go there.

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Nice try, McFlipflop...if you close the fundraisers to the press maybe they won't think you're getting all buddy-buddy with Dub!

Yeah, that ought to work!

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Tired Dem. OKC — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:03 GMT

NOTICE!!! Hillary Clinton is DONE.
Anything she does is a complete waste of time at this point. She can only further degrade a political future when she returns to the Senate.
Personally I would love to see her AND her husband pack up the truck and head back to Arkansas.
I dont have anything against women, womanizers, or hillbillies in general.
The fact is the pall the Clintons have left on the White House and politics in general will hang like a dark cloud over the Democratic Party for years to come.
Please, please, please.... go home.

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Cindy Lou, TX — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:19 GMT

I do think Hillary has stayed too long, although she can't see that and might never take responsibility for what she's done to the party. Her litany of gaffes ("hardworking whites" and "assassination") in the past few weeks have probably permanently divided the party. Unfortunately, responsibility for those gaffes is unfairly being placed on Obama, and Hillary's supporters have pledged not to vote for him. As Hillary has done nothing to renounce and reject those sentiments, Obama goes into the general election having to find a way to win without white female voters.

I hope at some point MSNBC will examine DNC leadership--or lack thereof--this primary season. Its lack of leadership has allowed the campaign to drag on in ways from which the party will never recover. It should not allow Hillary to seek to change the sanctions on FL and MI, for example, as her arguments have already made representatives of those states throw down the gauntlet against voting for Democrats in November.

Really, this is all just so sad. Hillary's spin will be self-aggrandizing, of course, but history will show that the Democrats lost when Hillary took a rule-or-ruin approach to her final days in the Democratic Primary.

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MSierra, SF — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:45 GMT

The answer: YES, YES, YES !!

'...They are known, in brief, as: Monica Lewinsky, Paula Jones, Gennifer Flowers, Whitewater, the White House travel office firings, White House coffees and Lincoln bedroom stays for donors, FBI background files on Republicans, missing documents and the presidential pardon of a fugitive friend....'

From MSNBC:

'...Is the era of big Clintons set to end?

Soon, there may be no Clinton running for president or about to

updated 2:13 a.m. PT, Tues., May. 27, 2008

WASHINGTON - There's been a Clinton running for the White House or living in it for approximately forever.

Bill, it could be said, was born to run. Running became Hillary's destiny, too.

One quarter of Americans have never known life without a Clinton trying for or having the presidency. Millions have gone from diapers to diplomas in the time of the Clintons.

When Hillary Rodham Clinton finally exits the 2008 Democratic presidential race, she will end a decades-long, power-couple streak of unique political energy, savvy ideas, colossal policy flops and raw ambition dressed in pants suits and briefs, not boxers.

"Every day is an adventure," Bill said cheerfully at the start of it all. And how.

By now, the Clintons have been assigned mystical qualities of perseverance. The notion that the adventure is over is almost beyond comprehension.

"I never quit," she says. "I never give up."

Making history
Even in defeat, Hillary Clinton has made history as the first woman favored for a major party presidential nomination — the first with a real shot at the presidency.

She's gotten more than 17 million votes in her own right this year, enticingly close to the number won by Barack Obama, who is making history, too, because he's black.

With her cachet, not to mention her job in the Senate, Clinton won't drift far from the nation's consciousness. (Nor is Bill likely to get out of the country's face.)

"Whatever else you might say about them, they have contributed to substantive dialogue and policy," says Mary Matalin, a Clinton-era Republican strategist. "Hats off to them substantively.

"They're really kind of giants in this world."

In the 2012 and 2016 presidential campaign years, Hillary Clinton, now 60, will still be younger than the Republican candidate, John McCain, is now. Meantime, she could become a powerhouse senator in the manner of the stricken Edward M. Kennedy. Or a Supreme Court justice. Or Obama's running mate.

Soon, though, there will be no Clinton running for president or about to. Imagine that.

Clinton I
Dial back to Bill Clinton's two terms and a few big achievements and various smaller ones stand out: unsurpassed economic growth, a balanced budget, welfare reform, free trade, a Middle East peace agreement, gun control, more money for police on the street, the first Cabinet without white men in the majority.

Here was a man who could wear people out talking about the fine points of policy while owning up to his choice of underwear.

Another legacy was the transcendent His and Hers failure: universal health care. The complex, secretively drawn plan to achieve that goal was sent to and killed by a Democratic Congress, no less.

And there were the scandals, His and Hers.

They are known, in brief, as: Monica Lewinsky, Paula Jones, Gennifer Flowers, Whitewater, the White House travel office firings, White House coffees and Lincoln bedroom stays for donors, FBI background files on Republicans, missing documents and the presidential pardon of a fugitive friend.

The episodes involving women were his. Most of the others were theirs or hers.

Scene from a 'funeral'
In January 2001, shortly before George W. Bush was sworn in, some of the Clintons' fiercest critics from the right gathered in a Washington hotel to feast on filet mignon, salmon and sour grapes.

"It's our way of celebrating the fumigation of Washington," said L. Brent Bozell III, host of the "funeral" for the Clinton years.

"I've never seen a back I've found more attractive," said Robert Bork, the scuttled Supreme Court nominee, meaning Bill Clinton's back when he left town.

Bozell amended the Lord's Prayer to say of Mrs. Clinton: "Her socialist agenda got runneth over." And the Rev. Jerry Falwell gave the invocation, thanking God "a new wind is blowing."

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Lisa, New Britain, CT 06053 Obama our NEXT President — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:45 GMT

Clinton's BEST CASE is winning the battle and loosing the war. And SHE may think WE are irrational, but we have the math on our side and think she is clearly delusional (and power-hungry, Machiavellian, dishonest, untrustworthy, inconsistent, scary, two-faced, and a few other things).

She tried every which way to win, and hasn't found the way yet. She lost me when she made her path to win--trying to make Obama unelectable. She lost me then and she's never getting me back. And it has nothing to do with her gender either.

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ELM in Florida — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:48:04 GMT

Our former President Bill Clinton indicated yesterday 'Hillary or no democrat'. If she drives the last nail and takes it to the convention, it will be truly sad.

DNC is financially broke (only $4mil cash on hand) Hillary is even more broke. Is Obama is the only one who can manage his finances and campaign?

Can anyone help Barack to put this circus to bed so he can get on with the real campaign issues?

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garyd, amherst, nh — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:48:23 GMT

In the movie Solient Green starring Charlton Heston people survived by unknowingly eating other "processed people" In Solient Clinton.... Hillary is knowingly eating "brain processed" people in order to survive. It is also unbelievable but then again truly believable considering the source that Hillary is hoping for that "long shot" that would mortally remove her opponent. Makes me wonder about her supporters. It would be a deathwish for Obama to bring her on board as VP.

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Blake, Seattle, WA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:48:29 GMT

Yes, HRC stayed in too long. Her last flap will cost her more than the presidency.
A Dissertation on Disillusionment: http://blakeneven.blogspot.com

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Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:48:30 GMT

Yes, this vile hack stayed in too long, surrounded herself with the scum of the earth (Penn, Green, her husband, etc.) and demonstrated that nothing is beneath her in her quest to get the nomination (playing the people of W. Va. and Kentucky like a banjo, making wildly impossible promises to the people of Puerto Rico). Obama/McCain offers us a choice for something we have not had for many years - a presidential election between two decent candidates, with a hope of honest dialog on the issues. Bye Hillary, don't forget to take all those NY elitist advisors of yours with you.

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Ron Indiana — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:50:55 GMT

A well written First Read!! Days off do help!!. So much to respond to...So a comment or two about what "Turn the Page" means.
1. Bill should tell Hillary, "It's time to go home now, the party is over."
2. MSNBC will dismiss their bigoted and racist, Pat Buchanan.
3. McOld will pick Romney and straight talk will become flip-flop talk.
4. Obama will pass over Hillary for the VP and take his time picking a running mate. There are so many to pick from.
5. Obama will end the war.
Again, well written First read.

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Lisa, New Britain, CT 06053 Obama our NEXT President — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:50:59 GMT

Let's see, will you be waiting for a Dem nominee to debut the Dem. bracket ????? ROFL

I think its just been a bit distracting for Obama in the past few days...he did engage (appropriately) with McCain around the time of the GI bill vote and on the appeasement comments before that. But he also has filled in for Ted (at Wesleyan) and is still primary-campaigning in the three remaining venues. Plus he has Clinton still as a spoiler. Actually both Clintons. So I suspect he may just need to regroup. There is still time to engage McCain on other issues before Nov.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:03 GMT

MSNBC is much more pro-Obama than FOX ever was pro-Bush.

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Jean Doe — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:03 GMT

"And that's the rub: At some point for her political future, she has to win back the support of Obama's supporters."

Are you serious? She has her own supporters and the elitist is going to need them if he's going to be president. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain. hee hee November will be fun - GO WAR HEROS!!!

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Stacey, St. Louis — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:24 GMT

Wow, I can't believe the hate filled posts from Obamanation. This is Obama he hasn't won this thing by a landslide you know. There has been too much finger pointing and whining on the part of the Obama campaign. Can you imagine how the Obama campaing would be acting if they were slightly behind like Hillary? I highly doubt Obamanation would step down without recounts in Florida and Michigan if they were in Clinton's shoes. The Obama camp would be outraged at the DNC and the whining would be at an all time high if the tables were turned. So back off and let the process play itself out. And your right I don't think Clinton supporters are mad at Obama, but we are tired of the anger from fanatical Obama supporters and his campaign staff.

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Lisa, New Britain, CT 06053 Obama our NEXT President — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:28 GMT

All of you can hold your breath waiting for HRC's apology. I refuse to turn "blue" for her (and there's an irony in that turn of phrase, I was thinking respiratory blue) as CLINTONS DON'T APOLOGIZE. Being a Clinton means never having to say you're sorry.

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Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:40 GMT

John Doe,

Just once, can you present an intelligent argument to support your laughable conclusions?

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Bob in Charlotte, NC — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:53:51 GMT

Hillary is as detestible as ever. I hope her big mouth finally eliminated her from any vice presidential consideration. She is pure, unadulterated evil.

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Susan — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:53:55 GMT

Who would think that Obama and McCain going to Iraq at the same time is a good idea? Oh I don't know, maybe Hillary. She's the only one I can think of who would support the idea.

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infogiant, austin, tx — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:54:33 GMT

Hillary will stay until her hard working supporters work a little harder to pay off her $31 million of debt. After her family vacation in Puerto Rico, a state that can't even vote in November, they're going to have to work a little harder.

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/clinton-begs-superdelegates-to-allow-her-to-stay-in-the-race/

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/2008/05/23/clinton-mentions-a-possible-assassination-as-a-reason-to-stay-in-the-race/

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BJ, CA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:56:04 GMT

to long?....fighting makes her look more like what she is...power mad....she could careless about the Democratic Party;the people...Power is the need and fighting for it is the only solution...Kinda reminds me of a lunatic....
Where is the love?

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N.E BodybutHillary — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:57:36 GMT

Yes, rather than help bolster her political party, Hillary has opted to continue a vanity campaign.

As Barack Obama's popularity has continualy increased through his campaign, Hillary has lost many of her supporters due to her and Bill Clinton's unacceptable remarks.

Hillary can not lay claim to being the stronger candidate at this stage.

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gmhussein, Jupiter, Fl — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:57:43 GMT

JOhn Doe, you must be one of those small minded trolls
who keep popping up here with hatred in your heart.

All you try to do is stir the pot, go vote for McCain, you and others of your ilk deserve each other.

If you grew up black in this country as Michelle did, its a good bet, with your mind set, you'd be a lot more bitter. For the first time since RFK was murdered, I too, am proud to be an American.... a white over sixty female supporter of Obama.

How dare you call them monsters!!

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Carla Delray Beach, FL — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:58:44 GMT

Obama took a lot of heat over his "bitter" remarks. So why is everyone in the press giving HRC the benefit of the doubt in invoking the RFK assassination? Chalking it up to her being "tired". She is tired! And she was also tired when she lied about being under sniper fire in Bosnia and making up the story of the woman giving birth and later dying because the hospital refused to treat her because she didn't have healthcare.

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Anthony, ATL GA — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:58:54 GMT

John Doe (Sent Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:43 AM)

When is Obama and Michelle going to apologize for the things they've said and?

Michelle calling us mean, and not being preoud if American untill her husband ran for president.

Obama for "STILL" being friends with a known U.S. terrorist, Ayers.
Obama for saying we small town people are racist against people who "look like us"

The OBama's are the monsters.
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This from someone who doesn't have the sack to identfy himself/herself.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:59:19 GMT

I doubt Hillary Clinton will get the nomination and when she returns to the Senate, it doesn't sound like she will have to do in the Senate either.

Congrats to the Syracuse Lacrosse team for winning the men's NCAA championship......
Another thing to add to Hillary Clinton's experience list.....

Obama's biggest problem right now is his wife; she just looks as mean and nasty as Hillary does.....

Obama's tax policies means that a couple making over $100,000 a year will have to pay $5160 a year extra in taxes. So much for the economy in the Obama White House. Obama can never hide the fact that he is just another typical tax and spend liberal.

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Patrick, Indianapolis — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:59:22 GMT

EAT IT John Doe!!!

Neither Obama nor Clinton can win without the SD's but there is NO WAY Clinton will win over enough SD's for the nomination so yes, the nomination is over. Hillary Clinton is by far the single most vile humanoid ever to walk the planet. She is an absolute embarassment to the human race.

Also, go ahead an continue to perpetuate lies about Obama (i.e. Michelle not being proud of America, Obama being a Muslim, Obama supporting Bill Ayers, etc.). At least Obama didn't advocate for the assassination of a major presidential candidate.

Hillary Clinton should not only drop out now, she should quit her Senate seat as well. She is an absolute embarassment.

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Campdog — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:59:25 GMT

Just how close does a primary election have to be to justify holding the last primary in the series?

Has Clinton stayed too long?....how absurd. It is quite likely that when the chips all come to rest she will actuall have teh popular vote lead and the passage of time will have established significant demographic patterns.

Obama will be the nominee because Centrist Democrats like me have been ignored as we are not like the proverbial squeeking wheels. That will change and when we vote for the centrist candidate, John McCain in droves.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:00:23 GMT

Don't worry we won't let "Bush Hugger" McCain get away with hiding from the media when he campaigns or fundraises with "Warmonger" Bush in secret. Just goes to show that the Double Talk Express is full of bull when it comes to saying he would be a more open and transparent President. That's nothing but more pandering lies.

Personally I find it so hilarious that "Warmonger" Bush can't campaign or fundraise in public. It is so satisfying to know he's Enemy Number 1 to the majority of voters in this country.

Go Obama 08/12!

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donna — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:00:36 GMT

FIRST THOUGHTS: DID HRC STAY TOO LONG?

No brainer there.

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Houston — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:00:39 GMT

[[McCain was respectful to Webb while explaining his problem with the measure (it would entice soldiers to leave the military earlier than necessary).]]

McCain is beneath contempt. He now claims that nobody can criticize anything he says about the military unless they are veterans, ignoring the years he spent kissing up to draft-dodger G. W. Bush and Chicken-Dick Cheney.

[[But you can say this: No one can accuse McCain of trying to do what's political expedient -- something McCain himself continues to bring up when talking about this bill.]]

You've gotta be kidding. Everything Flipper McFlop does is politically expedient. For instance, he changes his position on immigration depending on whether the audience is rabid rightwing xenophobes or business executive who like cheap immigrant labor.

And he was for lobbyists working for his campaign before he was against it, which only happened when some of them were exposed to have lobbied for dictators and terrorists.

But do go on promoting the bogus myth that he's some sort of "maverick." Manufacturing and selling myths is what the news media is good at.

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Linda S., Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:02:32 GMT

She didn't apologize foranything - she stated she regretted the way people took her comments - not that she regretted making them. Also - what is w/ Bill's "cover-up" comments?? Who are the "they" to whom he keeps referring? Nothing like a vague intra-party conspiracy theory to build that Party unity. Obama was here in NM this week-end with our Governor, Bill Richardson.Richardson would be a great VP choice - a Westerner, a asset in securing the Hispanic vote, second-to-none in foreign policy experience and he has the cojones to stand up to the CLinton entitlement machine. Obama - Richardson on November!

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Lisa, New Britain, CT 06053 Obama our NEXT President — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:04:08 GMT

GOPer4Obama,

You asked about the polls in which Clinton voters said they wouldn't vote for Obama. Its pretty clear that while some are truly angry or not supportive of Obama as a candidate, many are just taking out various anger on him. I have stated on a number of occasions (seeing polls like this or seeing comments from Clinton supporters spewing negativity to Obama)...what exactly has he done to YOU? He didn't disenfranchise FL and Mich., he doesn't control the media, he HAS the right to run for office.

The ire toward Obama is disproportionate, you are right. I would argue that people are taking out a lot of anger on him and that the Clintons have been the leaders in that regard. Bill Clinton talks about how others' have treated HRC, let's talk about how the Clintons have treated Obama, who I guess is raining on their parade.

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grable — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:04:26 GMT

who is the 27% that approves of Bush?

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joe Oklahoma city Okla. — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:04:55 GMT

Dear John Doe, you are hateful and unrealistic, looking through eyes of distainment,for Sen.Obama. the fact are that he has ran a better race than Sen. Clinton, and the public is tired of the Clintons Gaffs, and stupid Statements IE they ganged up on her, lied on her, ECT. just tired of it. I for one never thought that i would ever feel this way toward the Clitons, who i voted for twice, and stood by them during his impeachment, and this is how they return the favor to their supporter, its shameful, selfish

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evie — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:05:04 GMT

"Did Clinton stay in too long?" I can't believe you're asking that question with a straight face. Are you really that out of touch with reality? Clinton (both of them) long, long ago irreparably destroyed my support and admiration for them, and I know many, many others who feel the same way.

While you're considering the obvious, you may want to note that those of us who now loathe the Clintons more than we ever thought possible are also the ones who stood by them for years and years -- who defended them with friends and family against Republican attacks and were first in the group of Americans who said out loud that Clinton should not be removed from office.

Most of us started this campaign supporting Obama but enormously respectful of Clinton and more than happy to vote for her if our preferred candidate lost. To say that their behavior in this primary was shocking -- indeed, paradigm-shifting -- is an enormous understatement. I feel as if I never knew them at all.

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donna — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:05:54 GMT

It is reprehensible that the Clinton campaign is attempting to flip the script, by blaming her latest boiling in hot water on Obama. She filled the cauldron, climbed inside, and turned the heat on herself.

His campaign was more than gracious, and understanding. He could have had her head, but showed Hillary extraordinary mercy.

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Tue, 27 May 2008 14:06:09 GMT

HILLARY HAS RUINED HER FUTURE CHANCES --- THANKFULLY.

Hillary has destroyed all her future chances to run for a national office and that is good.

Hopefully --- her "Race-Baiting Tactics" and "Gross Selfishness" will put an end to the Clintons in Politics.

P.S. HILLARY IS ALSO A PATHOLOGICAL LIAR.
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James Tn — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:06:46 GMT

Hillary stay to long and I hear that her Dignity keeps calling asking her when it can come back home.......Now Altogether now

Repeat after me:

"GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT OBAMA"

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:06:59 GMT

G,I John,or is it antiG.I John,As the Bush admin,helping run the Bombers campaign,this has been LiL'Bushies fight also,bomber needs the soldiers to fight for LiL'bushies OIL friends,A hundred years of protecting the oil while our troups keep taking the losses.Thats why he dose not support the Webb bill,they need to retain what they have or start the draft.Bomber keeps talking, but the same bush B.s keeps comming from his mouth.

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Linda S., Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:07:08 GMT

Stacey - they don't have to whine -- they are ahead. Hillary gives whining lessons - look at the bogus sexism charges ( undoing nearly 50 years of work of true feminists), the bogus cover-up theory and her bogus posulations that she just needs more time - well time is nearly up and she is nearly 200 delegates behind - sounds like you are whining. Independents for Obama

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Art — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:08:12 GMT

Watch your back, Obama. Hillary will get you. nothing she says can be dismissed, no matter how she "apologizes."

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Elizabeth, Poughkeepsie, New York — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:08:37 GMT

I notice that McCain is starting to sound like Hillary in his approach to Obama -- challenging/inviting him to do things together, getting self-righteous in his self-defense. It didn't work for Hillary, and Obama seems more an more serene and dismissive. McCain is going to come off as the angry old codger more and more, and Obama the calm cool and collected and IN CONTROL. McCain needs another tactic if he's gonna have any chance in the fall. Hillary underestimated Obama, now McCain is. Not a smart move.

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tired of mindless ranting, atlanta, ga — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:08:38 GMT

John Doe - man, do you have nothing better to do today than spew whatever dark stuff rolls around in your head? Barack and Michelle Obama are not anti-American. Get over yourself.

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Stunned ! — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:09:21 GMT

Not only has she stayed too, long but her actions and words are harming this newbies perception on politics. I'm hanging in there for Obama, but Hillary makes me want to go to mars!