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Need to know — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:27:24 GMT

Who is Maureen Dowd?

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camie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:28:39 GMT

the clintons are even annoying after they leave. I dont see obama putting in a statement that the media was racist. I dont think the media was sexist, if thats the case then they were racists too, oh and they were also discriminating because of McCains age, also maybe we should include the fact that they favored Romney because of his hair.....please, the clintons are a joke.

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or
http://sensico2.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-blogs.html

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Janie Grantberg, Oak Ridge, TN — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:28:40 GMT

I don't care what Obama says, a woman should have the right to choose who she goes to bed with.

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New Indi — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:29:53 GMT

What? And I always thought Maureen was a big supporter of Clinton's.....

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Jasper Zeigler Jr - Montco Pennsylvania — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:31:34 GMT

Oh !!!! brother sexism spurred Hillary's loss. How about interpretations , publications and weighed down data knowledge as a cause that spurned Hillary's loss.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:31:49 GMT

Many had said all along that Hillary's claim to being ready day one for the Presidency was tainted by her inability to manage a large bureuacratic organization. If one is unable to make decisions quickly and with some authority they have no business running for President.

There is a happy medium to this skill. Even though one must be able to make decisions quickly and with some authority there is a very fine line that if crossed damages the end results. Without considering as quickly as possible all the information and facts before making a decision then one begins to shoot from the hip. And when one does that then their ability to lead is damaged by numerous errors some of which can be catastrophic. Hillary could not make decisions, McCain shoots from the hip, Obama evaluates, considers and then makes decisions. It is clear which of the three has the skill and leadership ability desired in the Presdiency.

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sotiredofignorance — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:32:13 GMT

The Clintons are absolutely disgraceful. Anyone could see that the problem with Senator Clinton's campaign was her sense of entitlement, and the attitude that the nomination was owed to her. For her to have screwed up her own campaign the way she did makes me grateful indeed that she did not win the nomination. We cannot afford four more years of sheer incompetence in that office.

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What_you_Selling — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:33:40 GMT

Thats it cirle the wagons Koombia,,,,Koombia

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Kristi, Texas — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:35:35 GMT

Once again, Hillary refuses to take responsibility for her own failings. If it was up to me she would have no place at the convention. She should not have a place at the grown ups table. By the way, I am a 44 year old single working mother. I never supported her. She continues to embarrass herself.

"A woman who wildly mismanages and bankrupts a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar campaign operation, and then blames sexism in society, will dampen the dreams of our daughters.’” I agree this is a much better statement for her.

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Shannon Charlotte, NC — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:46 GMT

Amen Ms. Dowd. The Clinton's are back stabbers and I won't rest easy until the convention is over. The Clinton's have never cared about this country, only their own political careers.

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Juan, Ft, Lauderdale, Fl — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:38:19 GMT

Hillary can you please show some class and dignity with you loss and stop your so-called cathartic garbage that your supporters need for you to be a spoiler. Please stick finger down throat. Talk about women scorn! You should have shown that towards Bill when he cheated on you. Face it you blew it and your and Bill egos can't take it. It simple throw your support 100% behind Obama. Stop your pathetic whining! Us Democrats need to be UNITED PERIOD!

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I will be so glad when it's November 5th! — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:39:03 GMT

This is not new...Maureen has been slamming Hillary ever since she started riding O-force One on a regular basis.Like so many journalists..she too has swallowed the Kool-aide.
I can only imagine what kind of nastiness surfaces on this blog today about Hillary and her supporters...

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Disgusted — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:39:24 GMT

I just knew it. She is still trying to sabotage Obama. What a piece of work the Clintons are.
Makes you wonder how much the GOP is paying them.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:39:39 GMT

‘A woman who wildly mismanages and bankrupts a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar campaign operation, and then blames sexism in society, will dampen the dreams of our daughters.’
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I've not been a fan of Dowd lately, but the last paragraph of this is SPOT ON. What a legacy, Hillary. Chelsea must be so proud.

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MI Chick — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:40:41 GMT

[‘A woman who wildly mismanages and bankrupts a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar campaign operation, and then blames sexism in society, will dampen the dreams of our daughters.’” ]

Amen.

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Michelle O. Chicagos East Side — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:40:51 GMT

Will all of you bitter old white women please stop blaming someone else for your gals fall? If it bothers you that much go vote for John Mccain and then explain to your daughters and granddaughters what clinton and mccain had in common besides race and age. Go ahead.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:40:54 GMT

Dowd really knows how to magnify a politician's weak spot until it completely overwhelms the rest of the picture. She is a cartoonist. I read her column today, and came away hating the Clintons, but I know there is more to them then their egotism. Give the Clintons a rest, its time to focus on re-building the country.

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Amy, Boston, MA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:44:09 GMT

Maureen Dowd's columns amount to nothing more than fluff. Fluff doesn't ouch.

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Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:44:37 GMT

So can we please stop talking about Hillary now?

This psuedo-controversy is quite over.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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Colleen, Ithaca, NY — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:45:21 GMT

Gotta' love Maureen Dowd - I think she nails the Clintons in this article. I hope Obama has something up his sleeve to make sure that Bill and Hillary don't run away with the convention...they could really hurt him..

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BJ, CA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:47:14 GMT

Truisms sometimes are best said now and reflected upon later as better judgment that saved us all.

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Jen, MI — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:47:15 GMT

Hillary's surrogates and a minority of her followers dampened the dreams of our daughters first and then Hillary bought it and fell in line. It makes me cringe with sadness.
Ferraro decided to re-fight the 60's and 70's instead of looking forward and building on what had already been accomplished. And now we have Hillary whining and trying to placate some has-been feminists who are still fighting the old battles not the new.
I am 56 years years old, consider myself a feminist. I have two grown daughters whose perspective is a result of earlier battles. They don't see a need to whine, blame men, burn their bra, jump up and down, scream or cry.
They realize there is still work to be done and believe in gender equality, racial equality and equal pay, but are willing to work for it rather than whine for it; stand next to men and learn from them in the work place and business world; work from within to balance work and family; network with other women and mothers to achieve their goals; be united and not divisive.
This is the new feminism..a new generation building on what was given them. This the 21st century ladies...stop looking back.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:48:42 GMT

That's the bottomline that not too many of the Clinton supporters seem to want to acknowledge. Clinton ran a bad campaign.

They mismanaged money, despite raising incredible amounts. They reportedly had no plans for a race still in doubt after Super Tuesday. They completely ignored states that weren't favorable to them for a while, which allowed expected losses to become huge landslide losses. And let's not forget their "message of the week" problems.

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:50:30 GMT

Okay, that's history, but how about McShame and his clueless management style.

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Bee — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:53:08 GMT

I am glad Maureen Dowd nailed the Clintons. I am happy she called them out on their BS. We don't want restoration of Clintons in Denver

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Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:54:57 GMT

Hilary got caught in the crossfire between warring factions in the Democratic Party-the Clintons and the Kennedys. This was supposed to be John Jr.'s year, but, tragically, he was killed. The Kennedy's were geared up to wrest control of the party from the wing that they consider too centrist, so they backed the Obama and coerced the super delegates into backing him for nominee. I don't believe that it is sexist, but a power struggle between conflicting agendas. However, I believe that the party will lose this election, because pulling left is a recipe for disaster, (see Nancy Pelosi refusing to hold a vote on drilling, and telling party members to blame it on her). The reality is that Obama is an empty suit, and, if God forbid, he gets elected, history books will include a chapter on what was once the Democratic party.

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MK,MO — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:10 GMT

Hillary Clinton and her self-absorbed husband are the reason Hillary lost, she did it to herself with her arrogant sense of entitlement and pompous elitist attitude, it showed through

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Bitter Old Rural White Woman with a Gun — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:55:44 GMT

Michell O. - "Will all of you bitter old white women please stop blaming someone else for your gals fall?"

No problem. We'll present our displeasure to you Obamanuts at the ballot box, when we vote for John McCain.

And, have a nice day.

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Shawn M. Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:23 GMT

"A woman who wildly mismanages and bankrupts a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar campaign operation, and then blames sexism in society, will dampen the dreams of our daughters.’”

Probably the most accurately written statement of the year, about Hilary.

I love how Hilary would say that Obama doesn't have the experience to lead, or have the ability to make a tough decision. Pretty much, if you want to know where Hilary's short comings are, just listen to all of her accusations about Obama, they reflect all of her weaknesses.

Maybe now, all of those angry Clinton supporters will see that it was her inability to take control of her campaign and the ability to make tough choices, and not the claims of sexism or the Obama campaign. Perhaps they should ask for their money back, I know I would if that was the Obama campaign.

I know who I want to answer the White House phone at 3 am, Barack Obama.

Obama/Biden 08/12

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:03:31 GMT

Brian, Cedar Hill, TX (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:50 AM)

Brian:

McCain has no management style. In order to have a style there has to be some type of outline or guideline as to what steps will be followed to manage a project or to make decisions. McCain shoots from the hip. Some may say well that is a form of management yet it is not. Management means to manage. Shooting from the hip manages nothing except to get the person who shoots from the hip into some serious trouble at some point.

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Diane from Illinois — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:06:02 GMT

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JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:06:55 GMT

Hillary Clinton is nuts!

Does she actually believe that if she somehow manages
to steal the rightful nomination from Obama, that his
own 18-million voters are going to support her?

She would suffer the biggest landslide loss since
LBJ mopped up the floor with Goldwater in '64.

This is one more bit of proof that this spoiled, whiny-brat couple are only out for themselves, and
nothing else. If they can't have it, they'll make
sure nobody else can have it, either!

But, just maybe this is what we actually need to be
finally and forever rid of The Clintons.

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Cindy Lou, TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:07:15 GMT

This is simply another reminder of why Obama can't put Hillary on the ticket. How inappropriate is it for her to focus AT THE CONVENTION on what happened to her campaign during the primaries? Obama has to do what he can to soothe Clinton supporters, but, my goodness, these concessions are going to give the MSM lots of fodder for denigrating Obama (as if the MSM needed more fodder).

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:08:14 GMT

Bitter Old Rural White Woman with a Gun (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:55 AM)

That's it Bitter. Take it out on Obama by giving the country another incompetent neo-con President in John McCain simply because you can't handle the truth. And the truth is, Hillary mismanaged her campaign terribl and partly as a result tha tshe thought she had the nomination sewed up prior to the beginning of the primaries. People like you remind me of those who always blame the neighbor kid for starting fights when in fact it was your own kid that starts them all the time. But as these parents who can't handle or face the truth, neither can you.

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Sarah, Escanaba MI — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:08:53 GMT

This is not a defense of Hillary Clinton. I remain an undecided Independent. But I think Obama was naive not to recognize the need to reach out to her supporters (not just her fundraisers) early on. May have made no difference in the end, but he should have made the effort to embrace them instead of just assuming they'd fall in line behind him. A lot of people have a lot of fond nostalgia for the Clinton years, scandals aside. Obama beat them, he could afford to be magnanimous and gracious.

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bb — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:10:10 GMT

Bitter Old Rural White Woman with a Gun,

Go ahead vote for your senile John mcCain

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Angie for Obama — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:10:26 GMT

‘A woman who wildly mismanages and bankrupts a quarter-of-a-billion-dollar campaign operation, and then blames sexism in society, will dampen the dreams of our daughters.’”

That quote sums it up quite nicely. All along I've wondered if Hillary can't even manage her campaign..and ends up tens of millions of dollars in debt....how can she run the country?????

And I still do not understand how it would be beneficial for her delegates to be seated at the convention...wouldnt that just be reopening an old wound for most of them?? Besides, she should be the one blamed for their bitterness towards Obama...she gave them false hope that she actually had a chance to win this thing and that it was a close race when in actuality she had lost months before the primaries ended.

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Michelle Zee, Bitter Woman with a Gun with Enough Sense NOT to Vote For McBush! — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:10:43 GMT

Bitter Old Rural White Woman with a Gun (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:55 AM)

Michelle won't be president, but again she is not running to be president, but McCain is.

BTW he left his crippled wife after she waited for him to return from Vietnam. If he can't stand beside her in her ordeal, how he is going to represent or stand up or by the American people?

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Lauri Smalls, Providence — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:13:53 GMT

Jen, MI - Thank You -- You've summed it up for me. I agree with you there's a change in the dynamic for women -- it is time to look forward and move forward -- just as African-American's can't continually blame racism for all the ills of our society - we as women cannot continue to blame sexism for our faults and mishaps -- we have to be poised to advance despite the obstacles and adversities - we have to shoulder the blame as well as take the credit - we have have to strip away excuses if we want to be valued for our character - we have to be determined to succeed - there's no other way. If I want to leave this world better for my daughter - I must show her how to overcome and take the licking and keep on ticking - Ms. Dowd's piece was very good - I am a 44 year old African American Woman - just an fyi

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FON — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:14:42 GMT

"bitter old white women" Michelle O. Chicagos East Side (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:40 AM)

888
Your comment is offensive. I see, tho, you have taken your name from Michelle Obama. That explains your crassness.

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John, MI — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:14:52 GMT

I just knew it. She is still trying to sabotage Obama. What a piece of work the Clintons are.
Makes you wonder how much the GOP is paying them.
Disgusted
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Its the Clintons...the GOP doesn't have to pay them, they feel they are above the world and do this on their own.

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RAF, Kentucky — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:18:18 GMT

Finally people are speaking out! Mrs. Clinton never showed the ability to use her brain and willpower which is what Maggie Thatcher so successful and still wear a skirt and carry a purse!Mrs. Clinton never demonstrated any ability to lead without using some sexism to back it up. No management skills, and no accounting skills. How could someone like that lead this country? There are many women out there who could lead. She is not the one.

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Robert, West Greenwich RI — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:22:39 GMT

Lets face it. The phone rang at 3 am, and Hillary was asleep.

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James, New Orleans — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:25:32 GMT

I remember reading the comments on this blog during the primaries and had no doubt that Hillary supporters would vote for McCain before Obama because they were all about Hillary winning and did not care about democrats. They would rather see McCain place 2 to 3 conservative supreme court justices who will strip them of their rights on the court than vote for a democrat. If McCain wins they will get what they deserve.

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The Real Truth!!! — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:26:18 GMT

Dear Bitter Old White Woman with a Gun,

We are tired of being pressured into having to listen to you nearly destroying this man because the rest of democrats did not want to here about "closing the deal" and Middle America…..They are not the only ones voting!!!! How did you think you made all people feel with your distasteful comments of a candidate that you could have join tickets with? Now you're (Hillarets) are upset because he will not select you and your ideals. Now you want to destroy his chance of winning. Well, I have good NEWS and some bad NEWS... The Good NEWS is HE is the candidate...the Bad News is you will not be on the ticket.....Now Go Home!!!!....Before she looses her Senate Seat!!!

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Beverly in Chicago — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:26:50 GMT

Who is Maureen Dowd?
Need to know (Sent Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:27 AM)
** **** ** ****
A columnist who wants grow hair on Obama’s chest.

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subgruvet, ok — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:27:14 GMT

Bill and Pillsbury doughgirl Hillie have had their time in the sun and man I wish they'd just fade away!

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Lyn — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:28:47 GMT

OUCH !!!!!!

but so true espically the part about how th media will react..right guys ( First Read) you can't help yourselves the Clinton's are catnip

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Sheryl, Houston TX — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:30:32 GMT

Why are we still talking about this, god the Clintons need to let this go I can’t believe we are still debating this Hillary lost get over it and unite this is crazy....Hillary ran a ugly campaign, it was very nasty towards Senator Obama and they gave McShame all his talking points!!!let’s not forget!!!! Enough already the Clintons should fall in line and unite and stop trying to force their way onto his ticket.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/drew-westen/catching-the-wrong-john-w_b_118064.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:33:22 GMT

I wholeheartedly agree with Ms. Dowd. I NEVER thought Hillary The Wronged Woman Who Stood By Her Man was a much of a feminist, anyway.

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R's for Obama — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:35:40 GMT

Figures. Did you expect anything less from the Clinton Camp. Your time is passed, the torch is moving on without you. It is ok. America is ready for a leader without the name of Bush or Clinton. Did you all know today that today as Americans we are all Georgians. John McCain said this yesterday in PA. Guess what John? I am an American and Georgia is not our problem. John And George need to stick to the problems they have created for our country rather than sticking our nose elsewhere right now.

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Carole, Ft. Lauderdale — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:39:03 GMT

I see Maureen Dowd, while very glib and clever, as an equal opportunity basher. While she used to be interesting to read for her political views, she has become the Jon Stewart of the NYT, which isn't a bad thing -- it's just that she doesn't belong in op-ed; she belongs in the entertainment section.

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TR — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:41:41 GMT

I have to once again reiterate to angry, anti Obama, Clinton supporters that it is rude to accuse those of us who support Obama of "drinking the Kool Aid". I support him and consider myself an informed voter. I am a single, middle class, white 37 year old female and have supported him since the beginning. Had Hillary won I would have also supported her since I support the Democratic platform. But keep in mind that as much support as she recieved... he recieved and this kind of behavior will not bode well for your candidate be it 2012 or further into the future. Do not assume that Hillary will be the next nominee. If Obama wins and has two full terms. The nominee will be his VP. If Obama has one disastrous term then chances are the winner (irregardless of nominee) will be a Republican. If McCain wins then who knows. But don't assume she will be the nominee. Time can do a lot of things and new faces could be on the horizon. Also, don't forget that if things go sour there may be a whole lot of people who will take your behavior out on Senator Clinton. Obama's supporters may just punish her for the behavior of a few zealots. So don't count your chickens... personally I'm all for Jim Webb next time around.

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MR — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:44:01 GMT

MICHELLE O

YOU AR SPOT ON!

LET THE NUTTY CLINTIONITES VOTE FOR MCCAIN...THESE WERE THE SAME NUMBSKULLS WHO VOTED FOR BUSH...TWICE...

THEY ARE JUST SHEEPEOPLE THAT ARE EASILY FED WITH SOUND BITES AND NASTY EMAIL LIES.

THEY WILL FIT WELL IN THE MCCAIN WHITEHOUSE!!!!!!!

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TIRED OF THE CLINTON ANTI DEMOCRATIC SUPPORTERS, PA!! — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:44:26 GMT

Do as you please BITTER OLD RURAL WHITE WOMAN WITH A GUN!! We're not afraid of you. In fact, I don't believe it's that many of you anyway.

If you wanted Obama to even consider putting Billary on the ticket, you all should have gotten together and paid off her debt. BUT I guess y'all didn't put your money where your mouth is so you really don't support BILLARY like you think!! How can someone with 18 million so called passionate supporters still be 20 million in debt. You mean you so-called loyal HILLARY supporters can't even donate a $1 to help your beloved candidate pay off her debt. That's SHAMEFUL!!

Go ahead and vote for McCain, all 20 of you and be a part of the losing team. WHO CARES because WE DON'T!! You can be a part of the OBAMA victory train or go our back in your backyard and shoot cans off of a tree stump or sleep with your first cousin. WE DON'T CARE ANYMORE!!

OBAMA 2008!! THE WORLD IS READY FOR CHANGE!!!!!!!