Obama brings on Clinton policy director

We Won't Get Fooled Again! — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:09:58 GMT

Meet the new boss!

Same as the old boss!

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Midwest Mom, Illiana — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:12:17 GMT

I can't complain about women being visible in the campaign. I think it is important, as we move forward.

It would be interesting for FR to find out how many high-profile women are involved in the McCain campaign and do a comparison...

Aside from the political theatre, I think the 'behind the scenes' people are far more interesting.

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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:12:54 GMT

Glad to see that the Obama camp is cherry picking the best of the Clinton camp. From the bio in the article Ms. Barnes seems like a gem of a pick.

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Michelle Zee — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:18:08 GMT

This is just the beginning...we will be united and we the Democrats are on our way back to the WH!

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Marc in AnyTownUSA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:18:12 GMT

Ya gotta hand it to him... He's smart enough to know his own limitations and surround himself with knowledgeable people, regardless of which Dem they supported to begin with.

Do you think this will make any difference to the "Villagers"? I doubt it. Hope they can recover soon enough to feel good about what's happening here... I'd hate to leave them behind at this moment in History!

What a country!! (imo T. Russert)

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donna — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:19:52 GMT

Barnes sounds wonderful.

I appreciate Hillary looking out for her staff. She does'nt seem to want them out there twisting in the wind among the unemployed.

Good for Obama in letting bygones be bygones, and hiring Hillary's talented people, who have long paid their dues.

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Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:20:43 GMT

Once Melody Barnes, uses her outreach skills to civil rights, women’s health and reproductive rights, shape commercial law and religious liberties laws, and review executive branch and judicial appointments the Muslim lie can be debunked.

The embittered factions can be sought out by Melody Barnes too.
Sounds good.

GO Obama

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Drill Baby Drill — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:20:54 GMT

Wow that is so interesting!

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Kissing Bandit — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:22:03 GMT

I won't believe the Democrats are united until Hillary gives Barack a big wet one. And Michelle has to be right there when it happens.

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Gil Jeng, Hodges, WV — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:24:19 GMT

Hillary and Barack used the same bathroom today too. That's another sign from above they are united!

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Question Asked — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:30:18 GMT

Kissing Bandit writes: "I won't believe the Democrats are united until Hillary gives Barack a big wet one."

KB, just to clarify, you're talking about a kiss, right?

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Debra, Austin, Tx — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:30:20 GMT

The problem with Hillary Clinton is that she didn't teach her monied supporters how to act like grown ups. They are still pouting and fuming. THIS is where women take a hit. They can't play the game with the same dignity and readiness to be a good loser as has been done in the past. But then again, Bill-o is about as emotionally mature as Hillary's supporters. Maybe it's a baby boomer thing. "I won't grow up."

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G. Thomas Jones, Joplin, MO — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:33:30 GMT

The "We're United!" dog and pony show continues!

You just know both Hillary and Barack gag up their lunch when they get behind the scenes.

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Diane from Illinois — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:34:34 GMT

Hey donna,

Glad all is well! Hope you had a great family reunion.
Again, we missed your insight, so we're glad you're back!

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Chad, Salt Lake City Utah — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:34:42 GMT

You got to love healing. The world needs it, and I don't care who you are or who you support, the world needs some healing.

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Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:35:16 GMT

Kissing bandit, what do you think happened at Senator Feinstein's apartment? Okay, I'm just kidding.

Again, dude proves that he's comfortable enough to lead by bringing in smart people to help him.

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Obama '08 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:35:37 GMT

Kissing Bandit, and Gil,

I feel for your losers. We're on the winning team, and you're not. Hee hee hee!

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Peter G., CT — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:37:16 GMT

Silly Hillary. Women can't be President! What was she thinking?

Next they'll want to drive.

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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:38:09 GMT

Based on the update just posted....seems like the Obama camp needs someone who is good on research...when the campaign goes negative.

Is this change?

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Land'o Lakes — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:39:16 GMT

It's good they shipped Bill out of town for this one. One gets the feeling he's not coming back until Christmas. The man would have popped a gasket if he had to be around the Obamas.

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Stuff It Bro — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:43:27 GMT

Peter G, nice attempt at pissing off women. Not going to work anymore. You don't believe that and if you do, you're a neanderthal and represent only 1% of American men.

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Jason, Rochester Hills,MI — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:44:48 GMT

Both of these women will be answering to a LOYAL member of the Obama Campaign. Neither of them have been, nor should they be,allowed free reign on ANYTHING!

Much has been spoken by these two women this campaign season...one ought to always be quick to forgive...but forgetting is a sign of poor judgement.

F.Y. and in the EYE!

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Boobie Dee Donna — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:45:07 GMT

After Obama gets done hiring all the Clinton staff, maybe one of the debates could be between the Obama and Clintons staffers. Get your conflict resolution skills ready for that one.

Not only did Hill and Barack argue, now we'll treated to the staffers arguing.

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Just Me — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:46:12 GMT

A fool with a tool is still a fool... No matter who he brings to his team, he will still lose.

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Scott — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:47:36 GMT

Alan in NJ, in your last post, you mentioned that you will vote for experience. Fair enough. That's a good basis. However, I ask you this. Are you voting for experience based on a pre-defined number of years on the planet or experience that actually makes one smarter and more informed? You're going to cast your vote for a guy who FIVE YEARS after the invasion of Iraq DIDN"T KNOW the difference between the Sunnis and the Shiaas. It happened 4 times over 3 weeks so it wasn't an accident. That's like somebody coming to you, saying they're an expert on New York and New Jersey and then insisting that the Knicks are a New Jersey basketball team. Vote for that if you want, but don't call it experience.

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Kay P, Tempe AZ — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:52:30 GMT

Look - we're all grown ups here...or should be. The fact is that this is like the only child in a divorced family - both say the child is the most important thing in their lives, but only compromise will actually leave that child feeling like s/he is. This is America, folks. You can bitch and moan all you want about who 'won' the primaries - but it was exactly that - primaries. Now we are on to the big one - wresting the presidency from the GOP which we KNOW cheats and lies and scaremongers and buys its way into the White House, eve if that includes the Supreme Court. Are you nuts? Get over your little selves, this country is at stake.
As for the Move-On Baby ad - I know this has nothing to do with this but... - a baby born at the onset of the Iraqi war, is now 6, in 12 more years eligible for any sort of draft should we remain in Iraq just 20 more years. As someone who actually went through the Viet Nam war mothers then were afraid for the same thing, and it nearly came to pass.

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George, Chicago, IL — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:56:01 GMT

I was wondering when Hillary would join Barack. But what does America think about her being Vice President? Find out at http://www.votenic.com

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Debbie,Ewing,NJ — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:59:15 GMT

What is that saying, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

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Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:03:53 GMT

John McCain. Get ready to be beaten like a rented mule. All the different groups of people you and bush paid no attention to and mistreated like dogs are now going to unite and have their way. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

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P, CA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:17:42 GMT

CNN just posted this article that says McCain called Carter a "lousy president". Pretty strong words there, John-boy, especially since you support the view of the current prez who has a lower approval rating than Carter ever had.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/27/mccain-calls-carter-a-lousy-president/#comments

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NO OBAMA......NO OBAMA........NO OBAMA.........NO OBAMA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:24:01 GMT

The Unity Event did nothing to change my mind. I will vote for Mccain because I love the USA.

Obama is too risky by half.

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William, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:26:27 GMT

Hillary is the only one for VP, she earned it, and he needs her.

Obama/Clinton 08

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NO OBAMA......NO OBAMA........NO OBAMA.........NO OBAMA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:29:31 GMT

The Unity Event did nothing to change my mind. I will vote for Mccain because I love the USA.

Obama is too risky by half.

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Kathy — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:30:07 GMT

Like I've said all along, Clinton is the better choice
Obama panders and is weak on real policy issues.
Not a big fan of McCain, but will vote for him
over Obama and will wait another 4 years for
Clintons return.
Obama is a speech maker, he himself said at one
point that sometimes he gives a "pretty good one:
That's not leadership, that's not whom I trust.
Sorry Hillary can not do as you have asked...can
not-will not vote Obama.
Hope he loses big, then the DNC will throw him under the bus as they did you---but at least we will be rid
of him---let Chicago welcome back home thier favorite
son---we don't want him

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No McCain No McCain No McCain No Mcain — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:30:10 GMT

The automobile plant tour in Ohio did noting to change my mind. I will vote for Obama because I love the USA and the strong pillars of leadership required to sutain its strength.

McCain is too risky by a whole.

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No McCain No McCain No McCain No Mcain — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:30:28 GMT

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Peter G., CT — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:33:28 GMT

Stuff It Bro - First and foremost, I'm not your Bro. Second, I never thought women would "fall" for the statement, but apparently you believe they are that stupid enough to do so.

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Mark,Seattle — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:51:26 GMT

I wish I could buy into what Obama has said in Unity. Everything I have learned about him has made me think otherwise. I just don't trust Obama. I think he offers change (to what we don't know) that we cannot trust nor believe in. Obama is just not ready to be president and I feel the whole world is laughing at us for putting up such a man for such an important office.

This Hillocrat will vote McCain because he offers change we can believe in and live with.
NO OBAMA, NOT NOW, NOT EVER. (Sent Friday, June 27, 2008 2:08 PM
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See thats the problem right there. "I THINK he offers change". "I FEEL LIKE the whole world is laughing at us.
How about instead of hunches and feelings and guessing you actually inform yourself. Watch BBC news or another world news source. The entire world is looking at us to see if we truly are the progressive, problem solving democracy that we tout ourselves to be. There are millions of people in every foriegn country watching closely to see if we elect a man they overwhelmingly support or if we go for a continuation of bullying and failed policy.
Listen, go ahead and vote for whoever the hell you want but I don't understand why people come on here and say the same stupid things over and over without any facts to back them up. You don't seem to even read the posts. You just mindlessly type your opinion and post it.
Your wording says it all.

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Penny in Windsor — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:02:33 GMT

Who's bright idea was it to match Barack's tie to Hillary's pant suit? Fashion faux pas. Letterman's going to have a field day with that. I bet Michelle was not consulted. Go Obama!

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Mark Thieme — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:02:35 GMT

McCain is too risky and a tad too frisky. You'll see.

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Jean Los Angeles — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:06:46 GMT

This whole thing makes me feel sick, Obama had to buckle to every thing to look at the big picture. Now if the MEDIA WOULD JUST LET GO!!!!

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Richard, Washington State — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:07:48 GMT

Pacheck:

You must have a lot of bumper stickers on your car. Or is it your computer?

Computer rage. Yeah, that must explain it.

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DV, CA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:15:58 GMT

NOBAMA - Unity event wasnt ment for you since you wouldnt have voted for him in the first place. So, to be perfectly blunt, your opinion on the matter doesnt mean jack.

Just Me - Are you a betting person? ;)

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JoeBama08! — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:17:59 GMT

WOW!! I think it great he hired her, and she's pretty too! I sure do hope she helps make the little republican piggys all scream.....and then helps Obama laugh all the way to the White House.

How ya'll doin' in Unity???? Looking Good, Feelin' Fine!!!!

:)

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DV, CA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:22:42 GMT

Kathy -

Problem with bitterness is that is clouds common sense...of which you are a perfect example. Leadership is knowing yourself and gathering people to you to bolster those weaknesses. Hillary was not capable of this. She has to micromanage everything. She used friends and cronies and political contributors as staff and it bit her in the ass. Sound familiar? Maybe the name Bush rings a bell. If you want to vote for McCain, the I suggest you declare that you agree with his policies wholeheartedly and register as a Repub. Otherwise you are as you are seen here...a bitter hypocrit that really cant see past her own nose.

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Flander Anapolis Scranton, PA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:26:22 GMT

John McSame just told the people in Ohio how he constructed the G.I. Bill. This is the Webb bill that he has opposed from the start. He feels it is too "generous" to the soldiers. Either he is senile, stupid, or just too old to think. Perhaps it is all three mixed with that horrible temper of his

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Richard, Washington State — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:35:00 GMT

Pacheck:

Who, or what, are YOU going to have your way with?

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obama 08 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:39:17 GMT

The Unity Event did nothing to change my mind. I will vote for Mccain because I love the USA.

Obama is too risky by half.
NO OBAMA......NO OBAMA........NO OBAMA.........NO OBAMA (Sent Friday, June 27, 2008 4:29 PM)
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hahahahah

Seems to me that the one that is risky is McBush, the man that plans to keep all of GWB failed policy, the man that doesn't know the difference between Shiite and Sunni, the man that is promising to send us into World War III and reinstate the draft.

Seems to me like the risk is John McBush.

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janet — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:55:48 GMT

McCain does not have any experience, but is relying on America's sympathy as a hero. A smart country knows when to quit a foolish war. A dumb president and presidential candidate will say, I will never quit or we will never quit my friend, when our America is failing on all fronts. Myself, I'm looking forward to voting for a healthy, prosperous, working America. Not an America stuck in the quagmire of Iraq. Go Obama, Go Democrates!!!

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David, Boulder Creek, CA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:24:31 GMT

Kathy--and while you wait we will still be in Iraq and the Supreme Court will take all your rights away and the economy might be in a depression. Good job Kathy--vote against your interest because your bitter that is always a good choice.

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Nobama-MI — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:54:04 GMT

Senator Clinton makes Obama look like----well,Obama.Nothing there,even she did her best to paint a picture on his blankness.

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Nor-Cal Laney, Orangevale, California — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:01:09 GMT

"Obama is too risky by half."
- NO OBAMA......NO OBAMA - Friday, June 27, 2008

Oh yeah? Which 1/2 would that be? A physical half? In that case which color, the white side, or the black side?

Why not just be clear and outgoing with your pathetic try at subtle racism. With the information available, you should be ashamed.

As a white male in my late 20's, it frustrates me to no end how people of my generation can have these racist beliefs in this day and age. How? Why?

Grow up you pathetic archives of the past!

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BJ, CA — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:11:23 GMT

Clinton = SCOTUS...a real reality...
Listen close to Obama speech at Unity..
Every state for a long time influence...
Clues...

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PAM, MODESTO — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:44:27 GMT

To Kathy: You need to go to the DNC website. They are using a grassroots effort for the party. We will not take PAC money or money from Lobbyist. If the DNC has decided that yes, the American people are getting involved now all of us in 50 states; but that's okay - you can let McCain continue to be a puppet for the PAC and Lobbyist money.

I have donated to OBAMA and the DNC for the party. I would never vote for McCain - I have a conscience, then again even if McCain is awake and speaking, he appears unconscious. He's dipping into Cindy's vicoden. He is repeating all of Obama and Clinton's ideas...so that would mean he has no clue about what is going on in the world. So go ahead and waste your vote on McCain....you need to check out his economic advisor - he's a real IDIOT AND THEY ARE ALL MILLIONAIRES.....I don't see anything that would make me vote for McCain....absolutely nothing; and he's still supports NAFTA.....LIVE WITH THAT.

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Molly — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:46:03 GMT

Funny - I will NOT vote for obama because I love the USA and obama is NOT qualified to lead our country.
Obama is an Arrogant, Radical Fraud that will never be elected - and did I mention he is NOT qualified.
The Millions of Hillary supporters will NOT unite, support or VOTE for obama - for one reason - this guy is Not qualified!!!! Please - STOP telling us to fall in line - unite - or calling us racist - we will Vote for our country - McCain is a good 2nd choice.

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Willis, TX — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:29 GMT

Cherry picking the best -- ha, ha!

If they were so good...why did they lose?!

Obama's campaign beginning to look like an over-crowded row boat in the ocean -- lots of people, no direction!!

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D. Casey, Sebastopol CA — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:41:53 GMT

Let's hope Obama's approach to repairing the years of damage in this country like FDR and not Clinton (corporatism in the extreme). The similarities between the Great Depression and now are scary and it took a New Deal, with its investment in infrastructure and people to overcome it. Alternate, green energy and national service, national healthcare and education are key to our recovery.
I have faith in Obama to bring onboard the right people to tackle the daunting challenges we face to reverse the fascist corporatism of the Bush Regime.
Surely the American public can see that electing McCain is equivalent to sticking your ostrich head in the sand while the oil sheiks (and their Bush buddies) rob us blind.

McCain = Bush's Third Term. No thanks!

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Sag Harbor, NY — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:35:54 GMT

If John McCain wins in four years another 1000 or so men will have lost there life in a war that should have never been started. So each person that votes for him should have to face the Mothers and fathers of these men.

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Unity is Nursing a Grudge — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:45:52 GMT

HRC supporters, it is your choice to vote for McCain but please stop making excuses to justify the decision. Accept and respect the reality that Obama is the Democratic Nominee;

Stop behaving like a "Scorned Woman" that fails to accept the reality that her husband has left her for another woman; that is younger and much more beautiful.

Get Over It - stop the unwise self-destructive behavior.

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squintz, philly, pa — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:05:46 GMT

Yeah, and when you work for Mickey D's you don't talk about Whoppers on the job. Ooo! We're so confused by this stuff, FirstRead! Scandal!

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bob harrer,sr — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:09:09 GMT

Hill/Bill stillcannot realize they lost- Personally in my opinion, I would campaign as he did- for change. but obviously Hill is gunning for VP, thus she and Bill are enthusiastic about campaining. He probably will be the President and with those two around... they would not be helping OBAMA, but the Hill/Bill 2012