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Chuck, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:29:39 GMT

Thank you America. I think you will be pleased with Barack Obama as your 44th President.

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cal — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:31:39 GMT

McCain doesnt have a chance against Obama.
Celebrate
BREAKING NEWS
Why Clinton Why
Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting
McCains New Problem
Electoral Maps for the general election

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Sue Cali — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:31:42 GMT

Obama/Biden 08!!! This is the ticket!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPev5sEdTjg (watch this promo!!!)

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MAV — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:34:02 GMT

obama is sucking up to Hillary because HE KNOW THAT HE WILL LOSE NOVEMBER UNLESS SHE BECOMES VP...AND MILLIONS ARE WAITING TO SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN..If he offers and she accepts....HE WILL BE PRESIDENT....but if does not....well enjoy the happiness while it last cause it will only be until November..

Have fun.. because REALITY WILL CATCH UP WITH YOU KOOLAID DRINKERS....HA HA HA!!!

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:37:24 GMT

Clinton still hasn't figured out this isn't about her.

I thought her address last night was just bizarre - no concession, no vow to continue, no purpose for it whatsoever, except to push the dumb website maybe in hope of duping yet a few more donors to relieve the debt.

She certainly isn't helping the party with this self indulgence, and she isn't helping her chances of being on the ticket (though I think most objective observers understand those chances were somewhere between slim and none). In effect, she guaranteed the 'none' part, because now if Obama were to pick her, it would look like he was pressured into it, and thus wouldn't look very presidential.

If Bill Clinton really believes she is the smartest person he knows, he needs to get out more.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:38:55 GMT

Barack finished the primary race with a great, inspiring speech. He ran the smartest primary campaign in history and will run a brilliant general election campaign this summer and fall.

It doesn't matter what "Classless" Hillary wants and it doesn't matter what she's says about the race because it's over regardless of what she says. The only thing for her now is to exit gracefully and respectfully. If she doesn't show Barack Obama the proper respect he has won and deserves then she doesn't deserve any respect from us Obama supporters.

It's way past time for "Classless" Hillary to show she cares about party unity and endorses Barack Obama. It's time to start exposing that "Phoney Baloney" McCain for the liar that he is.

Go Obama 08/12!

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Robert Moleski — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:39:41 GMT

Senator Clinton: Please tell us that you are not considering an independent candidacy during the general election. This would be a loser for the Democratic party. The party is poised to win super majority in both houses of Congress. You can help insure this or destroy it. Most importantly your independent candidacy would insure victory for John McCain; a loss for America

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Gail, TN — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:39:49 GMT

By the end of this campaign, even McCain will be voting for Obama!

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BJ, CA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:40:43 GMT

Does anyone know which delegate put Obama over the top?...I'd like to buy him or her a steak dinner...

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Democrat — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:41:37 GMT

You have two choices for president:

The first one has one of the longest lines of political experience in history. He is exceedingly popular in congress. He was a soldier who volunteered to defend the United States in the Navy.

The second one has no real political experience outside of Illinois. He is tall and lanky with big ears. He even lost a few of his first attempts at gaining political office. He is an excellent speechwriter and orator. He is a good attorney and has a successful law practice.

So which one would you choose?

This is a trick question because both were already Presidents of the United States. The first one is the 15th President of the United States, James Buchannan. He is the President who mired us in the Civil War by declaring the action illegal but doing nothing when the south decided to seceed from the Union. He is largely considered by historians as being the worst President in American history.

He was followed by the other man who became the 16th President of the United States: Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is credited with the end of slavery, the end of the Civil War, and unification of the nation. He became president at a dark time when our country was deeply divided over very polarizing issues. He had no experience in Washington prior to his Presidency. He is widely considered by historians as one of the best Presidents in American History.

Which one would you prefer as your President now? We have an almost identical choice before us today between Senator Obama and Senator McCain. Could you sleep well at night if you made the wrong choice?

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:04 GMT

McCain comparing his change to Obama's change? That's laughable. McCain has been in Washington for many years...he's the epitome of Washington establishment...the exact opposite of change.

As for Obama, I tip my hat to him and his supporters...well fought race, and I look forward to pulling the lever [yes, we still got those here in NY] for him in November.

As for Hillary, you are still my Senator, that's something to be grateful for, and I wish you luck on whatever future political endeavor you embark on. And, if Obama was a smart guy, he would pick you as his VP running mate, because you will deliver Ohio, PA and Florida for him, and with his strategy to take on the Southwest and other traditioanlly red states like VA, GA, and NC, he will win with an electoral college landslide, and an ultimate mandate for real change.

Obama/Clinton '08!

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America for Obama — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:05 GMT

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It's about time.

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jodi from jerzee — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:33 GMT

Congratulations to Barack Obama on winning the nomination! It was well deserved and earned.

He does not need Hillary Clinton to win in November. There are plenty of other qualified VP candidates who will serve his presidency better. I'm sure he has more sense than to really ask her sore loosing butt to be his VP.

Her speech last night was so full of resentment and unwillingness to acknowledge the obvious, it's ridiculous. I wish her the best. Maybe one day she will come to the realization. But whether she does or not, it's time for Obama to move on. We have got to take back the white house and address some of the issues that affect all hard-working Americans.

This is no longer about Clinton versus Obama. She lost and I'm GLAD SHE DID!!!

Obama '08!

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jacie, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:45 GMT

Good morning Domenico...great job.

As for the popular vote, unless you can count ALL the states and Guam, Virgin Island etc., there is no accurate count...if there was, Obama would be the winner - and congratulations to Sen. Obama on taking the high ground in his speech last night!

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A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:46 GMT

Hillary Clinton is nothing but a buzz-kill. Last night she proved how self absorbed and egotistical she really is. I couldn't believe it, nor could my 15 year old son. It was Senator Obama's night. I ended up switching to CNN, and was happy to hear everyone taking Lanny Davis to task regarding his petition to force Senator Obama to take Hillary as his VP. That decision should be up to Senator Obama, and he should not be forced into it.

CONGRATULATIONS SENATOR OBAMA, WE LOVE YOU!!!

OLDER WOMEN FOR OBAMA, 08

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:43:10 GMT

Robert Moleski (Sent Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:39 AM)

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I highly doubt she is thinking about an Independnet run for the White House. She's not stupid.

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fl dem — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:43:22 GMT

"If Clinton can help Obama with his Jewish problem"

Pundits keep saying this but I have seen no data to support it. . .just because Jewish voters have preferred Clinton in the primaries, doesn't mean that they will not vote for him against McCain.

Please provide support for this based on Obama/McCain match-ups. And compare that to what Kerry/Bush got.

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GOOBAMA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:43:31 GMT

BJ, the voters in SD put him over the top. When they started apportioning delegates from SD that's waht did it!

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All Hillary Supporters — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:44:30 GMT

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:38 AM)

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Your post calling Hillary "Classless" is not going to unify the party. You and others like you, need to stop your Hillary bashing...otherwise, you are a sore winner, and us Hillary supporters may decide to stay home in November.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:44:43 GMT

Hillary and her supporters need to get over themselves.

She lost, move on.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:44:59 GMT

*Ignoring Hillary Clinton*

Some much needed perspective:

Despite all the pundits wondering aloud "What is wrong with Obama?", the real question is not why the race is so close, but why is Barack Obama having any success at all?

The fact that Senator Barack Hussein Obama stood toe to toe with a former first lady and two term President and came out ahead is a great VICTORY, no matter what the final score is.

Finally, the simple fact is that She Who Shall Not Be Named is doing exactly what I knew she would - creating the illusion that she is being passed over for the Vice Presidency so she can deliver a final blow to the Obama candidacy. No candidate who was legitimately interested in the job would behave as she has. It is a despicable, yet predictable act - and it will not work.

Thank you Senator Obama for changing this country forever for the better. You have proven that dignity and insight can win out over misdirection and misinformation - and America is grateful.

Obama/Biden
'08/'12

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:45:44 GMT

Obama/Biden 08!!! This is the ticket!!

Sue Cali (Sent Wednesday, June 04, 2008 9:31 AM)
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If by ticket, you mean a ticket to a McCain presidency, you are right.

Obama/Clinton....that's the winning ticket!

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Tom McKaig, Horseheads, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:45:49 GMT

Dems pick up seats in the Senate and House and lose the White House again. McCain will have to deal with a Democratic majority just as Reagan did. Hopefully, he can get something done with a do-nothing Congress!

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Vince, Chesapeake, va — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:46:19 GMT

Thank you Chuck, Mark, and Domenico for your outstanding coverage and keen insight into the primaries. Your site is my "first read" every day and will continue through the general.

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Barbra — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:46:33 GMT

Mav: Thanks for the last 7 years of chaos and despair. Unless you are one of Bush's base (multi millionaire or have a lot of oil in your portfolio), then nothing has been done for you.

Between the war, Bush's lying to the American people, destroying the balanced economy that he had when he stole the election, he and his crowd need to be in jail.

And you still think that others are drinking KoolAid?!!! Look into the mirror and face reality.

Vote for Obama - the candidate running against McCain.

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MJ, VA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:01 GMT

To OBAMA:

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you for your eloquence, your speech last night was stellar. Thank you for taking the high road when your opponents do not. Thank you for choosing your words carefully, for being gracious, for speaking about the country and your desire to make positive change. Thank you for extending the olive branch and trying to unite the Democratic Party. You have done a magnificent job. Many many compliments to you!

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Ivan, Washington, DC — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:36 GMT

I am still shocked by the actions of Hillary Clinton yesterday.

She not only tries to steal Obama's moment by floating her interest in the VP slot but then gives a speech that was ungracious and defiant.

Why not congratulate Obama and offer her help and support?

Unreal.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:55 GMT

Obama must be mad to consider Hillary for anything. He has whipped her big time. She refuses to see the obvious and continues to tell people she is the better candidate when she has lost. Hillary lost because she underestimated Obama big time. If Hillary gets her chance, she will derail Obama. If Obama refuses to pick her for anything, it will derail him further.

Congrats to all the liberals that voted to keep the White House republican for the next four years. After Denver is burned to the ground in August, people will realize that liberalism is not the answer to the problems in our country. Common sense will always beat liberalism hands down.

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Michelle Zee — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:56 GMT

The biggest let down for her was the party leaders giving them the boot.

Albeit, the American people knows little about what happens in Washington. You don't get to the top as Clinton did without ruffling a lot of feathers and now they {the insiders} are getting pay back.

It's called sowing seeds, but it seems she sowed seeds of destruction and she got her seeds handed to her last night! Can you say flood of delegates to Obama; pretty remarkable.

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"Change we can believe in from a leader we believe in-Senator Obama" — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:58 GMT

"A leader we can believe in" that is incompetent and surly? NO NO NO! I think NOT! McCain is a leader we can be sure will never change anything about the bush policies. This is the RNC's show. He is just their puppet. " Change we can believe in from a leader we believe in - Senator Obama"

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mike ca — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:04 GMT

why doesnt maine and washington count?

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MAV — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:21 GMT

Mika, Chris Matthews, Kieth O, Chris Todd.....you can tell from your faces that Obama HAS ALOT OF WORK TO DO... ...and it is not as easy to convince America to believe that OBAMA WILL WILL EASILY IN NOVEMBER...

KARMA BABY...KARMA!! LOL..you all know obama will have trouble..

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:30 GMT

This isn't an upset. Obama led in delegates right from the very start and you, the mainstream media, cheerled for him all the way.
This is a sad, sad day for The Democratic Party, and an even sadder day for a media that has stopped covering news, and has actively engaged in creating it.

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"Change we can believe in from a leader we believe in-Senator Obama" — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:45 GMT

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Slott — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:48 GMT

To MAV, Wow it's true, Hillary really does pull in the UN-educated.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:48:58 GMT

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DEBATES BETWEEN OBAMA AND MCCAIN!

Obama will clean the floor with McCain during the debates.

Watch Obama's national percentages soar above McCains now that Obama is the presumptive Dem nominee.

Many Republicans will stay home and not vote in the GE. Mccain will never be able to achieve full support from his base.

Hillary suporters will come around to Obama. They will not want to take the chance with McCain and another 4 - 8 years of Republican BS. Or those McCain appointed Justices that would be dangerous to women's rights.

McCain's stump speeches that he knows best regarding Iraq wil not be accepted. The Amercian people wwant out of Iraq.

It is going to be interesting and frankly quite exciting to see the World's reaction to Obama winning the nomination and the Presidency. The World knows we still remain the only super-power and are to be reckoned with if necessary. But they will be jumping with joy that the US has finally elected a Presdient who wishes to build bridges across the Globe rather then burn them.

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David, Raleigh, NC — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:49:24 GMT

All the Republicans were saying in the '06 election "we'll win", then in the special congressional elections "we'll win", the fact is the GOP has overwhelmingly lost most elections even in GOP voting districts, and that will not change as long as America hates the GOP as much as they do now. So people who pretend that McCain has a chance to beat Obama are not looking at the numbers. These are the same people who are still waiting for Jesus to come back and get them, even after 2000 years and many failed prophecies "Jesus is coming next year". Don't expect the GOP to deal with reality anytime soon.

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Bev, los angeles, california — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:49:54 GMT

I SENT THIS MESSAGE TO HILLARYCLINTON.COM:

Please stop this! I am not proud of you today. I'm a 64 year old white women who was very active in the women's movement and I''m ashamed of you. Obama won and you did not even have the courtesy to congratulate the first African American nominee! I cannot accept you on the ticket after the way you acted. As gracious as Obama was to you, you slapped him and his supporters in the face. Grow up and maybe you can be a part of his administration or on the Supreme Court. But first, you had better come out strong for him or you and Bill will not have a legacy at all. Come on Hillary, you should be better than that!

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patrick, salina kansas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:49:59 GMT

i would like to see obama and clinton on the ticket! even though obama prevailed , clinton fought tooth and nail. i think they could turn this country around working together... turn it around for the better i mean

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LENI,MICHIGAN — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:01 GMT

TO ALL CLINTON SUPPORTERS: CHILL, ALL YOUR THREATS, STRONG ARM TACTICS WILL NOT WORK. CALM DOWN,COOL OFF, AND THEM REALLY THINK ABOUT THE GENERAL. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CONTINUE THIS WAR? DO YOU REALLY WANT ROE V. WADE OVERTURNED. DO YOU REALLY WANT A CONTINUATION OF THE LAST 8 YEARS? IF SO GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR MCWAR. IF YOU ARE DOING THIS OUT OF ANGER---- GROW-UP.

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Steve Roth, Seattle, WA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:08 GMT

>the problems with the GOP brand

As a recent NPR poll showed, their brand isn't their problem. It's their positions. In fact, Republicans who favor democratic positions and don't like Republican ones change their tune when they learn that a position is "Republican"--they go from 38% support to 66%! The opposite is true for Democrats and democratic policies.

http://trueconservative.typepad.com/trueconservative/2008/05/pubs-and-dems-brands-and-beliefs.html

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Gregor Jogn — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:18 GMT

It is horribly hard for the Clinton dynasty to imagine they were defeated in the name of change of Washington politics that have been devastating our families, international relations for decades! This was the decision of the American people but not friends and loyals. God bless America!

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Jolly in NYC — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:38 GMT

President Barack Obama, Destiny '08. You heard it hear first. I can't afford John McCain. The war, the economy, the Supreme Court. No thanks, the straight talk express is more of the same. No McSame for me.

I will take the intelligent, visionary Senator from Illinois with a nuanced economic plan and army of engaged citizens at his back.

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Wlifred of Ivanhoe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:49 GMT

Sen. Clinton continues her "scorched earth" policy to wreck the Democratic party's chances of winning in November. When, pray tell, will the timid Democratic Party leaders summon the courage to send this woman packing.

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trisha, ok — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:58 GMT

Hilary needs to stop been selfish and she needs to realize that it is not about her. she stole the moment from obama yesterday because he made history. she got some nerve a said from her email that "its her nigth"
she is looking for attention, media need to pay her no mind, maybe she is bipolar. she reall needs to get a psych eval.
Obama, do not put her on your ticket....she will destroy it in purpose. after last night, i don't trust her a bit. she is bitter old womana

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Concern Citizen, Chicago, IL — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:51:06 GMT

Before anybody switches to McCain ...

McCain divorced his first wife on her proverbial sickbed (a la the GOP's Hypocrite in Chief, the despicable Newt Gingrich). What kind of supposed war hero divorces the woman who waited for him to return from the war, and concealed her own life-threatening car crash injuries for his benefit? McCain married his current millionaire heiress beer-distributor wife, 17 years his junior, one month after dumping Carol Shepp McCain, who, as Sen. McCain so gallantly put it, "was on crutches and had gained quite a bit of weight."

"In his book, The Nightingale's Song, Robert Timberg chronicled McCain's post-Vietnam military assignments and some of his "adulterous" behavior leading to his divorce from Carol and marriage to Cindy Hensley. "

"While Executive Officer and later as Squadron Commander McCain used his authority to arrange frequent flights that allowed him to carouse with subordinates and "engage in extra-marital affairs." Such behavior was a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice rules against adultery and fraternization with subordinates... "

You can read the whole sad story here.

http://www.usvetdsp.com/mcaindiv.htm

I don't know how any woman could vote for this two timer and still look in the mirror every morning.

This time, instead of voting against abortion and gay marriage, and for prayer and guns (these issues will never go away) -- vote for your wallet , vote for the economy, vote for the environment, vote for jobs.

Vote Democratic 2008 -- don't let the corporations and their Republican stooges win again

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SBest, New York, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:51:37 GMT

Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks of uniting the party, but demonstrates devisivness in last nights speech. She doen't finally concede, she doesn't acknowledges Sen. Obama's victory, and she doesn't state where she stand at this point. So I ask, how is she uniting the democratic party?

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Zak, Port Smith , NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:21 GMT

Even in suppossed victory, Obama supporters STILL trash Hillary. I wouldn't vote for mr. Hope if you paid me, and I WAS a proud Democrat. I am now an independent. Not because Hillary lost cause frankly I dont care, but because my alleged party has become just like the Republican party, tear down those you don't like and worship those you do. simply not what I believe in.

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Bree in VA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:31 GMT

Sen. Obama isn't sucking up at all- he's being gracious and a gentleman. Something that Clinton is unable to do (even with her testicular fortitude).

So, she needs to find her integrity which we haven't seen since 1997, dust off her pantsuit, and do what she promised now that Michigan and Florida have been counted...

Acknowledge her defeat and support our Democratic Nominee, the Senator from Illinois, Barack Obama!

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New Independent — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:38 GMT

I still go crazy whenever the Clinton campaign says she won the popular vote!!! Why doesn't anyone ever speak up and say it's not true!!???

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Gail, TN — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:38 GMT

Welcome, Pat in Huntington, NY! Glad to have you on board the train to the White House!

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The Truth — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:39 GMT

Okay, you stated that he's sucking up to Hillary for what?... It's over for Hillary!!!! While she ran hard and nasty race you must begin to ask yourself a few questions:
1) Why would she want to be on a ticket with the "man" she stated that is not ready on day 1?
2) With the many splits of voters that she has made, why does she believe that she should get the position?
3) With Hillary as Vice President, where would Bill be in this issue?
4) Would there be a direction to remove him from office so she can assume the position?
5) Would Bill and Hillary overturn his direction since he would not be able to remove her from that position?
6) Why haven't she closed up her tent yet, is there something deceitful going on???
I do believe that there are other people within the U.S. that is just as good or better choices.....

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llrine2 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:42 GMT

Please votes fo misser obamamma @Obamamma.com

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laughaday — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:52:44 GMT

Okay ladies and gentlemen, when the overall worst president in the history of our republic congratulates Sen. Obama before his opponent does, you have hit the rock bottom of your integrity. Sen. Clinton is singlehandedly embarrassing the Democratic party to the point of her probable exclusion from all of the future of this election cycle. DISGRACE>

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Sandra, Tennessee — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:53:03 GMT

Thanks Chuck. Congratulations to Barack Obama. He ran a classy campaign & I look forward to the general election. HRC was ungracious and a disappointment last nite. She missed a golden opportunity to show some grace and unite the party. How sad that she still thinks it's all about her.

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Mike, PA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:53:18 GMT

Does anyone else, other than me, realize that Obama is promoting Socialism instead of Democracy? This guy is NOT the answer we need in this day and age. He doesn't place his hand over his heart during the pledge of allegance, his Pastor/Mentor does not believe in the same God as the rest of us Christians do. Oh yea, and no matter what he says, he was RAISED AS A MUSLIM! America, wake up! We do not need a Muslim, or as he says, A FORMER MUSLIM, running our country.

How can the rest of America not see what damage Obama can do to this GREAT country if he gets elected?

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Mike, Albany, Ny — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:21 GMT

The only thing that could stop Obama from becoming president would be if Hillary ran as his VP. Hillary has become a curse to the Democratic party. If he picks her for VP McCain will WIN BIG.

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Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:21 GMT

Hillary Clinton CANNOT be VP. Her attempt to undercut his victory by preempting his announcement with her own VP announcement proves that he would never be able to govern effectively. He would forever have to deal with her desire to be president.

Not to mention having to deal with Bill. Bill's claim that somehow Barack was to blame for the Vanity Fair article written by the husband of his press secretary is just a prime example of the Clinton's lack of ethics and morality.

And of course Hillary chose to make her speech in a dungeon with no access to the outside media. She obviously did not want her supporters to know that Barack had already received the required delegate.

Did she congratulate Barack on his win? Of course not. Her speech was all about ME Hillary Clinton

If Barack chooses her as his VP he does so at his own peril.

To me, and I certainly remember the Kennedy/Johnson administration, would be a repeat of the same.

I would put NOTHING past the Clinton's. After all it was HRC who brought up assassination issue as her reason for continuing her campaign.

Did she apologize to Barack? No. She apologized to the Kennedy's.

So who was she campaigning against? The Kennedy's

Hillary has proven to me that she is as morally and ethically corrupt as her husband.

I would hope one day to see a woman president just not HRC. Not even as VP.

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Czecho — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:36 GMT

After last nights speeches, all I can say is, if John "McClain" were running for president, the Republicans might have a chance. But John McCain?

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Jim — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:36 GMT

Clinton would NOT be a stronger candidate. Obama didn't go after her, not because there isn't anything there but that wasn't the race he ran. The Republicans would and they wrote the book on this. Bill/Hillary will have to explain a TON including their finances, money to his library, Middle East money. Every candidate says they are the stronger candidate but HRC would be hard pressed to get BO votes if she was won the primary.

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Margaret, Columbus, Ohio — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:38 GMT

McCain makes Gerald Ford look like Pericles.
Once can imagine that the telepromters had little margin notes that said "smile here"

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JD, FL — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:54:53 GMT

Please, please, please Hillary and your followers (white, female, under-educated, post-menopausal Appalachian bigots) SHUT UP & GO AWAY NOW. It's over!! You go Obama!!!

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Mox — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:13 GMT

good idea there I think an independant ticket would wrap this up.Glad I looked in today will contact her with this idea. Millions wont vote Obama and it would be kind of dem win.You people keep pushing and will spend a cold Nov. The least I hope from Hillary is suspension.See ya at convention guys keep putting out that vile. We were told couple months ago cannt take it waay from Blacks ok you got it have fun.She kept winning but Obama has to have it cause cannt disappoint the blacks. What a platform to run on. Hope the Repubs are as politically correct as us.

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Sherri, Charleston WV — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:14 GMT

C A in Tuscaloosa, I completely agree.....McCain cannot connect two cohesive sentences without a teleprompter or a Lieberman smack in front of him----if he doesn't know what he needs/wants to say by now, he truly is the Bush/RNC mouthpiece.

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matt — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:19 GMT

How much time does Obama and the Dem brass give Hillary to listen to her rabid following's rants on her website and decide "what she wants"? She needs to wrap this up by the weekend.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

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KJ, gulfport, FL — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:20 GMT

GO AMERICA, GO!!! I think Obama/Biden would be a great ticket!!!
If HRC is to get any respect at all now, she needs to congratulate Barack and bow out by the end of the week; if she doesn't, her reputation will suffer greatly!! It's called acceptance!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kenneth - Dallas, TX — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:24 GMT

Mav,

I have not seen any sucking up to Hillary by Obama. What mirrored ball are you looking through or where are you getting your resources? He is trying to bring the party back together after her selfish acts. Barack and his supporters believe in unity and division also we care about all that don't care about us.

Barack can win without her. I don't think he will pick her as his VP as she does not represent anything that his campaign stands for as she is "politics as usual." She is very smart but made some bad decisions.

It is very sad that on a historic day in our country, where people are uniting that someone would say something so divisive as your statement. I like Hillary but I think that this is what caused her the nomination, her negative attacks and being divisive.

We are being realistic and hopefully one day you will do the same. Wake up to reality, Barack has won regardless of what happens next. We will enjoy this victory with a nice glass of wine and not let someone like yourself lessen the celebration.

The party is over for Hillary and it makes me sad to say that it is her own fault. I hope she runs again by herself and not use her husband as a crutch and run a positive campaign.

Take care, God Bless and I wish you good health, great life and prosperity....

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Jack Aaron Smyth — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:25 GMT

It would be "Horrific" if Obama were to win the General Election. The supporters do not understand what they are supporting: Higher taxes, socialized government that runs healthcare/, an inexperianced hypocrit, and an unqualified leader. The USA needs:
John MCCain 2008-2012/

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rs — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:46 GMT

Hey Mav, Just because you're a racist doesn't mean America is -we've gotten way past that - take your rhetoric back to the Stone Age.
Sue from Cali - I like it! Love Biden and Obama both!
Now THERE'S a Dream Team!
Paul Miller from Va - I agree with you, very bizarre speech by Hillary. Time to take her football and go home. By her speech last night, she has now earned the official title of "pathetic." Hillary, sometimes reality sucks. Put on your big girl pants and deal with it.

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Dianne, Bogalusa, La — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:55:57 GMT

The winner of the primaries so far has been Chuck Todd.

McCain needs to rethink his comments about the DEM party chiefs selecting the nominee. Take a look at how McCain "won" Louisiana. The GOP held a caucus; the voters picked Huckabee; the GOP leaders awarded the state to McCain.

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BHargan — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:56:52 GMT

Obama did not WIN the democratic big wigs gave him the election. I will vote republican and urge all democrates that voted for Hillary to contact the Super delegates(ha ha) and tell them to vote for the candidate that the people wanted. Hillary got the popular vote but the powers want Obama and gave it to him. This is not going to unite but divide the democratic party the way they mistreated Hillary.

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mildred roswell nm — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:07 GMT

The first African American to win a nomination and hillary cant find the decency to congratulate him? she is disgusting.

I wish she would run as an independent this white working woman in her 50's is embarrassed that she is a Democrat. Clinton has gone off the deep end and she can take her so called feminist supporters suffering from racism and delusion with her.

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MAV — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:17 GMT

KEEP IT UP OBAMA SUPPORTERS.... so much for your hand to unite................

but then again if you keep up your elitism...you and your product will will feel hillarys supporters in november !!!

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Change? Change my @ss. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:26 GMT

"votes with George Bush 95% of the time"

What's sad is Mr. Obama could not beat John McCain in an upfront contest. Mr. McCain is a better Democrat!

But, he won't fight upfront. He will run his campaign against a weaker opponent. One he knows he can beat, George Bush. Well Mr. Obama your a bit of a coward.

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Nel-1 Bloomfield CT. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:29 GMT

When i watch sports espically championship games and a team loose its the hardest thing to do is go over and congradulate the winner. Hillary will not be Sen. Obama V.P. She dont have enough experience in common sence.

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Chad, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:42 GMT

Obama Supporters: Quickly, name one thing he has done in the Senate that is "stellar."

He's pomp and circumstance and nothing more--"we can change the world"? Really? By giving speeches you can just come in to Washington and declare a holiday and all the terrorists abroad will lay down their arms, inflations will fall, the dollar rises, and gas prices ease? Good luck.

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mel — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:45 GMT

Once again the democrats have put the weakest link up as the nominee. I guess they really want another republican in the white house.

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GB, Va — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:57:46 GMT

I also have a great fear that HRC will decide to run on an independent ticket, not becuase she thinks she can win, but it would open the door for her to run again in 4 years. She is selfish and would rather destroy the party than try to rebuild it. I think she is angry and bitter that "her" party no longer supports her and she is turning in circles trying to figure out what happened. And I can't beleive she has the nerve to even suggest being VP after the way she has treated Obama. I don't believe Obama will disappoint his support base by taking her though. He will, as usual, come up with a polite but firm way of dealing with her childish tantrum.

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llrine1 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:58:09 GMT

I don't beleive she is ,but if Hillary was weak too tag along with yhat holy man obammy,i would nwver mention her name in my home again much less vote for those unqualified geeks that have our country in such a mess now yhey have had control of yhr congresss for over two years now ,look at this crap were tn!

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llrine1 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:58:09 GMT

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vicente dallas texas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:58:32 GMT

it will be a sad day if obama wins who in there right mind can trust this guy that is friends with a known terriost. how could you anyone trust him

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BF — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:59:05 GMT

This campaign was Hillary's to lose. In fact she had my vote in the beginning. She was the celebrity front runner, but she brought along a lot of baggage (Bubba) and she made really bad mistakes.

America is awesome! No more McBush!

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Tante Jane — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:59:17 GMT

Hillary Clinton is in a dream. It's bad enough she is a poor loser but she also looks pretty silly to Woman voters. As the first woman possible president of US, she needs to end this with dignity. The Clintons are finish. I wish they would just go away and help Obama to the White House. Congratulations, Mr. Obama. We're all behind you. Keep inspiring us.

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jane-pa — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:59:35 GMT

smear and vile what a way to win the White House sure isnt with class like Hillary has.Obama had to announce he made it himself what brashness.His haveing his rally at(look at me i got to go here first)how the world is laughing at us. We will have 0 credability instead of low.Man just to appease the blacks we lose the White House. Hillary wont help you I still wouldnt vote Obama.

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marlon, hempstead, new york — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:59:37 GMT

clinton has no place on the ticket.. she is all wrong for obama.. this primary has single handly ruined the clinton legacy.. sorry pat, fellow long islander.. its not in the stars.. she is all wrong for the GE.

hagel, edwards, maybe even strickland or biden.. but no clinton near the ticket.

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Dan, Columbia, SC — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:59:50 GMT

McCain can'nt so we will have an Obama nation.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:16 GMT

Some thoughts...

1. Wouldn't it be funny if there were more people in St. Paul last night for Senator Obama's rally than will be there in September for the Republican Convention?

2. Senator McCain's speech was disgraceful last night. His "Uncle Fluffy" routine is getting old (pun intended) fast. Bottom line, he looked and sounded like a used car salesman last night.

3. What does Senator Clinton want? Contrary to reports, I don't think she wants to be Senator Obama's running mate and VP candidate.

4. Sorry, Clinton supporters, but Senator Obama's first "presidential" decision can not be to choose Senator Clinton as his running mate...and you know it. It would immediately indermine his credibility and authority as the nominee.

5. At least finally congratulated Senator Obama last night...there's a first. But beyond that, what was the point of last night's speech? She didn't acknowledge his victory last night and by saying she wouldn't make any "decisions" it's as if she's just sticking her fingers in her ears going, "LA LA LA LA LA, I'M NOT LISTENING TO YOU!"

6. Did anyone else catch Terry McAuliffe last night on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart? Hillarious! "So, I guess, the strategy is act deranged enough and they'll give you the country," Stewart asked.

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Bruce, Sugar Loaf, NY — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:25 GMT

I musat say taht I am glad this is all happening in my life time, the first African-American to have a more than 50/50 short at the Presidency of the United States. Just short of 50 years after Jim Crow. This is truly historic.

Obama '08

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Ed Smith, Houston, TX. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:35 GMT

Obama came out of the curupt Daily machine of Chicago and he is just another politician. He will say and do anything to be elected. He claims to be an instrument of political change but watch closely over the next 5 months and you will see just another politician trying to convince the gullible public to elect him to office. Our governmental system is truly broken but Obama is not going to fix it, he is just going to try to remake it to suite his needs.

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ann jones huntington wv — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:00 GMT

God help this country if Obama becomes president!!!!

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Jeri, Morgantown, WV — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:07 GMT

Greatest upset? Isnt that what the media pushed for all along. Obama needs to thank MSNBC, Fox and CNN for his nomination, not the voters. They basically laid out the carpet from their bias news coverage and handed it to Obama.

He does need Hillary's support and he knows it. Hillary won 18 million voters who will stay the course with her until she endorses or becomes part of his ticket. I would rather see her do something else...like hold his hand to the fire on issues. She will be formidable in his Presidency, whether she is on the ticket or not.

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Trish Cross, Garnder, KS — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:15 GMT

Please People - Get Over it.
Pres-Obama VP-Hillary

Stop fighting.
That is it.
Thank You the Trishter

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Sean, alifornia — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:17 GMT

As I really agree that Obama would definately need Clinton as his VP, Obama doesn't have to suck up to Clinton because he won the nominee. Clinton has to do her share by supporting the Democratic party. If she doesn't than what kind of leader is she if she takes it personal that he won!?

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Amy B Portland, ME — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:25 GMT

My computer at home is broken and my TV doesn't have cable, so I wasn't able to watch the speeches last night, but this morning, I bought the Portland Press Herald and I'm going to take it home and preserve it, headline: Triumphant Obama claims Nomination.

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Jim — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:43 GMT

NO HILLARY as VP... PLEASE don't do that to us Barack.

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David Blake, Virginia Beach — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:01:58 GMT

I am about as liberal as they get, but there is no way that Obama is ready to be President of our country. Even if my Hillary was in the VP slot, I couldn't vote for Obama. John McCain is the better choice this time and will get my vote. We need somebody with his experience to reach out and make the changes necessary. I have a good feeling that many educated Americans like me will see this too. I am praying that is the case!

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F3 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:02:04 GMT

Once again, Hillary showed us all that she's classless and pathetic. She's incapable of admitting defeat, to the point where she has to lie about the popular vote to claim victory. What a sad day for all those who have supported her, to realize they've been duped by a self centered egotist.

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KJ — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:02:21 GMT

"Coolaid drinkers"? You couldnt be any more brainwashed than hardcore Clinton supporters. I voted for Bill twice and liked Hillary in this election but she is not a good loser and she tried to skirt the rules in Florida and Michigan and people were afraid to make her stick to her word. That was a hug turn off for me.