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Lue ohio — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:25:17 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPev5sEdTjg&feature=related

Making Hope and History rhyme.......
Obama/Biden 08!!!!!

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Chuck, Ny — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:27:08 GMT

Sudden thoughts and second thoughts

Right now, it is hard to be excited. I have had an Obama magnetic sticker stolen off the back of my truck, an Obama yard sign destroyed, and I get bombarded with anti-Obama jokes/cartoons at work and home. Can Americans be so dumb to vote for McCain and let the GOP steal the WH again? I sure hope Barack rocks next week in Denver and we get re-energized.

Why do so many Americans believe Barack is not patriotic? I mean really, I bet those who believe this have no idea what patriotism is anyway. Hypocrites and morons rule the day I guess.

Why is everyone saying this election is a referendum on Obama? Isn’t this election a referendum on us?

Do you feel as I do that the Clinton’s will surprise us next week in a very positive way? I honestly believe there are better feelings between Hillary and Barack than people think.

Will the polls be different in the fall after all of the young voters get back into college? Are minorities being under counted right now because it is summer? The sheer number of voters throughout the DEM primaries have not vanished.

Are you happy or sad that Obama is showing signs of attacking, and the ads and rhetoric is getting more acerbic? Sure it is a natural impulse to want to defend ones self, but do we want to lower ourselves to their level?

Why do we always hear that people are tired of negative campaigning, yet we are so dumb and mesmerized to dwell on them like a junkie? All you hear is that people are fed up with the way things are, yet they fall for the same old fear-smear-attack campaigns of the GOP. When will people wake up and realize the GOP & McCain have nothing? Nothing!!! What part of another 4 years of the same old crap don’t you understand America?

Is everyone standing by to receive their text message or email for Obama’s VP announcement? I am.

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the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:28:20 GMT

55% say they don't identify with Obama's values and background (just 18% of them say that about McCain); and 65% say they are uncomfortable with Obama as president (only 36% believe that about McCain).
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Translation: 55% say they don't identify with Obama's skin color; and 65% say they are uncomfortable with a black man as president.

I know, I've got a few of these folks in my family/town. Unbelievable.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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Pat, Boston, MA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:28:37 GMT

I don't know, is it possible, just possible, that people in this country would let Senator Obama have his week during the Convention?

Hillary Clinton lost because she had no control over her campaign people. She lost. And the so-called lost opportunity of her being the first woman president is ridiculous. We have had women in high office positions for many years, including the Supreme Court. It's only natural to assume that we would elect a woman some day as our president.

This just wasn't the year, for many many different reasons. And neither sexism nor the media played a role in her defeat.

To pull this kind of **** next week is deplorable. We have an opportunity FINALLY to elect an intelligent, thoughtful individual as our next president. Someone who doesn't want to go around the world acting like some macho maniac, bombing innocent people. Peace. He wants peace. Don't we all?

For goodness sakes, for once stop being so self-centered, immature and selfish. Think about the country and its future. John McCain is no better than GWB.

Try actually paying attention to the polls and then listen to McCain when he speaks. Instead of yourselves. This self-pity stuff from grown adults at this point in the election - please, let it go or just stay home.

Unbelievable.

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Hamberg-er — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:29:08 GMT

Looking at the lineup of the Dem convention, just who exactly won the Democratic nomination? If the convention schedule and speakers are any indication, it's Hillary!

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BJ, CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:29:47 GMT

Does anyone start to think that Hillary plays right into the GOP card game?
Somebody keeps scratch'n the rash...stop the rash by stop'n the (b)itch'n...

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Jen,MI — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:31:22 GMT

Hey Chuck,
What's the take on McCain's Town Hall yesterday in New Mexico? I want to know what his campaign's response is to the dialogue regarding reinstating the draft.
Apparently the main stream media doesn't see this as an issue.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:31:26 GMT

"Even after she ended her presidential bid back in June, perhaps we should have guessed that this presidential contest (or at least the convention) was still going to be about the Clintons..."

Rachel Maddow predicted this BEFORE her drop out.

PS. You can't bi*ch about Experience or lack there of and then complain about lobbyists. Obama's position is far more transparent - they must no longer be registered and cannot lobby during an Obama administration. McCain actively maintains relationships with Schuneman (sp?), Black, Grimm (oops Gramm) and all of the Bush 'usual suspects'.

Please people, NO BUSH 3RD TERM.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:32:32 GMT

"McCain is on vacation in Sedona, AZ though the weekend..." they had to put him out to pasture before he said something really stupid, again.

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banko — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:33:02 GMT

McCain : I Totally Agree Wth Bush On The Transcendent Issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY-iTyN7c0A&eurl

McCain Bush "I Think I Love You" John McSame - Captions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCPigpYTmAw&eurl

John McCain's Neverending War in Iraq (2002-present)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOCeQDHUTw8&eurl

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linda in nc — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:33:39 GMT

chuck you gave us nothing new today, are you still sleeping? this is yesterdays news

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Fight Hillary Fight — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:34:29 GMT

Denver is going to have to get out the riot gear. When these old lady Hillary supporters start rampaging the convention, the wimpy Obama supporters will be huddled up in the corners of the convention center bleating out for their mommies.

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sotiredofignorance — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:35:26 GMT

It defies credulity that ANYONE considers a Lieberman pick for VP to be a statement from McCain that he is anti-Bush policies. Lieberman practically swoons with excitement when he kisses up to Shrub.

Are you serious First Read? I can see where McCain would think he was doing something clever, since he truly doesn't get what this race is about, but for you to say it? Come on.

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Brian M De — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:36:17 GMT

First Read Get on this one why dont you. McCain told a person in a town hall meeting that he agreed 100% to he statement. Which included the need to reinstate the draft to support his future conflicts. So to all of you angry Clinton fans.Are you willing to let McWar send our children to hell in a hand basket just to spite Obama and his supporters because we did not vote for HRC. If that is logical then I am a penguin. This thing yall are holding on to is a sickness at this point. They both had over 18 million voters, she was just out performed. Crying foul is one thing screwing the nation is another.

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Captain Kirk — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:37:17 GMT

A lot of these people being polled are Kucinich supporters, and they believe 100% in UFOs. They'd vote for Barack, but the tinfoil they put on their heads will make them forget just when the election is. Instead, they'll just stay home and watch Star Trek reruns.

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Matt, Idaho — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:37:36 GMT

Seriously, who here is planning to vote for McCain, now that he has admitted that he wants to reinstate the DRAFT?!

20 August, Las Crucas, NM Town Hall:
GUEST: If we don't re-enact the draft, I don't think we'll have anyone to chase Bin Laden to the gates of Hell.

SEN JOHN MCCAIN: Ma'am let me say that I don't disagree with anything you have said, and thank you.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3msRsdt6bWY

He is terrifying.

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birdman, ny — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:38:04 GMT

BUYERS' REMORSE!!!
~~~PUMA~~~
THAT'S RIGHT!!!
If the "lightweight" doesn't step aside & let "Momma" take over...it IS all over!

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Blade — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:39:07 GMT

I have become so tired of the Clinton's always trying to be the center of attention. I have lost so much respect for them lately. This isn't about Clinton vs Obama, or Clinton supporters vs Obama suporters. It IS about the Democrats taking back control of the White House, plain and simple. Anyone who was a Hillary supporter and is refusing to vote for Obama, or worse, vote for McCain instead, is not a Democrat thet we need in our party. That's just being selfish and inconsiderate to the entire party and all the Americans who are fighting this Republican oppression of the middle class everyday.

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:28 GMT

"but the biggest reason why this race remains close in this Dem-leaning political environment is because of Obama’s inability to close the deal with some of Clinton’s supporters. "
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*sigh*

If the American people could just clear away the clutter for a moment, and think about what is really going on here.

This election is about the American people versus the corporate-political establisment.

Barack Obama is simply a REPRESENTATIVE of the people.

You don't have to like him or agree with him on everything.

You just have to hope like hell that his candidacy can break the strangle hold of lobbyists and corrupt politicians on our government.

Don't get distracted - the Obama candidacy is historic not because he is brown.

It is historic because his candidacy would not be possible without a TREMENDOUS grass roots effort - for the first time in American history - PEOPLE are DIRECTLY financing a campaign. That alone is one of the greatest accomplishments of our generation.

Barack Obama will put OUR INTERESTS ahead of CORPORATE INTERESTS.

Enough of elected American governments telling the people "so".

Time to take our government back.

Obama '08

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Walt, Rogersville, MO — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:31 GMT

And this is one Southern white boy who badly wants to vote for Obama - but he just looked absolutely weak when he rolled over for the Clintons. Is he going to let Putin push him around too? Or what about members of his own party - Pelosi? That would be a problem for me. Still if he picks anyone but Hilary for VP, I'll probably hold my nose and vote for him. He's got to get some backbone, otherwise he's toast.

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Jen Sumners, St. Louis — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:41:02 GMT

"McCain is on vacation in Sedona, AZ though the weekend..." they had to put him out to pasture before he said something really stupid, again.

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:32 AM)

All that "stupid stuff" McCain has been saying got him a solid lead over the Boy Wonder. And what a thrashing McCain gave Obama at Warrens little get together last Saturday. Of course morals and ethics aren't the Democrats or Obama's strong suit, so maybe Barack will do better next time.

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Diane from Illinois — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:41:05 GMT

Hopefully after next week's convention we can FINALLY put the "It's all about Hillary" saga to bed. Once again, the Clinton's will whine, pout, support, (but not really) their way into the national spotlight. I am so sick of Bill Clinton and his lack of support for Senator Obama. The only reason I will even listen to his speech is to hear how supportive we can expect him to be. We'll be able to tell, not only by the words, but by the "tone" in which they are spoken. These two (Bill & Hillary) need to go far, far away and let the Party heal and get behind the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, once and for all. If Hillary is thinking about 2012 right now, she can forget about my support then, too. I will never vote for another Clinton for any office they seek.

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BJ, CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:41:38 GMT

This just in John McCain panders to all voters pride and character... He knows how to make that judgment better than you will ever know...

News Flash: John McCain is finally forgiven for being a POW in North Vietnam....everyone lives happily ever after...John picks new career...used car sells man..Asked why he did this...he responds by saying ..the old gas guzzlers are as good as the new ones...in his judgment....burp...

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cjr chicago — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:42:12 GMT

Oh great - Hillary She and bill are pathetic. If her supporters decide to vote for mccain - then I would consider them guilty of treason. McCain will send our young men and women to war after war and anyone who votes for McCain will have to bear that responsibility.

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tess, ny, ny — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:42:49 GMT

I hope that Obama gets the necessary bump in the polls with his VP selection and the convention and that the Clintons, whether for party unity or their own benefit, behave themselves.
I also hope that the Obama campaign starts hammering away at some of Mc Cain's outrageous policies. I saw the CNN bio on his last night and apparently he was a slacker in school and a hot head. Do we need another one of those in the White House after 8 years of an overgrown frat boy?

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:43:08 GMT

Right now, it is hard to be excited. I have had an Obama magnetic sticker stolen off the back of my truck, an Obama yard sign destroyed, and I get bombarded with anti-Obama jokes/cartoons at work and home. Can Americans be so dumb to vote for McCain and let the GOP steal the WH again? I sure hope Barack rocks next week in Denver and we get re-energized.

Well, Duh Chuck, look where you live? I can imagine the same thing happening if you were in Illinois and Hillary was the leader of the libs. You can get all that stuff replaced for a $1000 donation to Obama. I see you can still get tickets on Obama's website for his little Denver party at Mile High for a $1000 donation, even though he says it's free!!!! And I did not know you had to pay for those little signs you stick in your yard for $8. Priceless!!!!!!

Did Biden get those bagels at Dunkin' Donuts????LOL
His friend the Indian must give him a great deal.

Of course Republicans are coming home. Now that we see the only "change" that Obama talks about is the change in your pocket after he raises everyone's taxes, we figure it is the kind of "Change" we don't need.

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PUT UP OR SHUT UP!!! — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:43:33 GMT

PLEASE MAKE HILL & BILLY go away!!!

Plus if you all love her so much, why haven't all 18 million of you "cracks" given a dollar to dig her out of the wasteful debt she dug herself in (while trying to assinate Mr. Obama's character). PUT UP OR SHUT UP!!!

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Suburban Mom paying attention, IL — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:44:07 GMT

You know, amid all of the hoopla about McCain "closing the gap" in polling, one fact is begging to be discussed:

Why can't McCain get to 45%?

He's had the best couple of weeks(?) he could hope for, yet he can't break out of the low 40s. When will we hear the pundits wondering "Why can't McCain get above 45%?"

Oh, right. We won't hear that from the self-appointed rah-rah squad. Horseraces being the goal and all...

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Rick, NC — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:44:34 GMT

The biggest flip flopper on the lobbyist issue is McBush...he has spent years railing against special interests and then we find out his campaign is littered with lobbyists for foreign governments...hardly American or patriotic if you ask me...I don't think foreigners have a right to be heard by our congress...we do

The Straight Talk Express got derailed and became the Stray Talk Express...

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:44:51 GMT

Note to Chuck Todd:

I saw you last night on Countdown on Keith Olberman making excuses for John McCain about his agreeing with the lady in the town hall about the draft.

Chuck, would it be too much to ask to let John McCain make his own excuses? Can we just let the candidate explain HIMSELF, just this once?

How is it that disgruntled Clinton supporters trumps John McCain expressing support for the draft? Which seems more newsworthy? What is really going on at First Read?

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matt — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:46:46 GMT

Add those 11% of Hillary stalwarts to Obama's tally and he has a good lead over McCain. Whether his campaign likes it or not, those Hillary voters will make or break this election.

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

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Kim W, Virginia Beach, VA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:47:25 GMT

If Obama is truly starting to trail and McCain will beat him hand over fist as you MSM and your bogus pollsters will have us believe, then why were people camped out and lined up to see Obama in Chesapeake, VA? This area is military/Republican central..Or so it seemed until this year. I just really don't think it is as close as you all want it to be and it's sad that you are not doing your job as MSM. You are deluding the American public and putting a bug in their ear over who they "should" vote for.

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Brian, Cedar Hill, TX — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:05 GMT

Why is it no surprise that FR didn't even mention that war-monster McShame wants to kill more of our sons and daughters by reinstating a draft to start more wars and continue the ones his mentor started?

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Biased — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:47 GMT

I love the fact that anyone who isn’t enamored with Obama is obviously racist in the eyes of the vast majority on this blog.
I even heard on the radio a liberal commentator say that if you say you have issues with his experience obviously your using that as cover for your raciest attitude. (This is my cliff notes liberal to English translation obviously this will make me a raciest.)

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Ron Indiana — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:51 GMT

Chuck NY--I appreciate your comments...keep writing.

I believe this will be hand-to-hand combat in the trenches in order for Barack to win. Barack has more hands, but McCain has more Archie Bunkers. If we want Obama, clear your calendars and give the campaign 6 ti 8 hours per week.

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Mr. Eko — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:48:52 GMT

Obama hasn't really given the Clinton's anything. I can't imagine Hillary NOT speaking - regardless of who the nominee ended up being. Does anyone really think that, if Edwards, Biden, Richardson, Dodd, or anyone else won that Hillary still wouldn't have a speaking spot?

And the same goes for Bill - he would be speaking regardless of who the nominee was. The only thing Obama did was let them go through with the roll call. But even that will likely backfire on Hillary, because since she dropped out, many delegates just switched over to Obama. Meaning, when they count the votes, she'll get FEWER votes than she had right when she dropped out - it will just make Obama's victory seem that much bigger.

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Patrick, Indianapolis — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:49:02 GMT

I have been saying it for the past month. This election is already over and SENILE OLD MCFLIPFLOP "Mush-Head" will win and win huge. Barack Obama had such a great opportunity to become the next president but ever since the primaries, he has run by far the most inept presidential campaign in history. Obama doesn't have a judgement problem he has a "John McCain lies about everything" problem yet Obama refused to fight and lets the lies settle as truths. It is now too late for Obama. This election is OVER and Mush-Head will win. Just remember this when Mush-Head reinstates the draft and starts another war around the world.

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JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:50:22 GMT

Every single time I see or hear Hillary Clinto, I feel
like a snake has just crawled across my foot.

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lyn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:50:32 GMT

You guys just won't let the "Clinton BS" die will you. Has it ever occurred to you SAGEs that if Hillary had got the nomination the number of Obama supporters at the point who would not be backing her would be greater? Espically the way she would have had to win it. At least 70% of the AA vote would be gone. Please explain how she would win? Right now Obama supporters are being generous when asked, what do they have to lose?

Question why didn't your pollster ask what the numbers would be with Obama vs Romney? Think about it?

Chuck I heard you say racism played no part...maybe but I suspect that many of these people would not vote for Obama even if Hillary was on the ticket. BTW 1 point or 100 points come Nov. a win is a win ask GWB in 2000.

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Sean — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:50:50 GMT

If Obama picks Windbag/Hairplugger/plagiarizer Biden, it is over. McCain will be president. Why on earth would he pick someone that was a 3rd tier candidate at best?

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class Warrior, D.C. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:51:31 GMT

1.) My "first thoughts" are NEVER about Hillary, unless I wake up ill. Her crazoid feminista friends can do what they like, it won't matter.
2.)Did anybody really doubt that old, grumbling Repigs would "come home", especially to the old, very white "Great Grandfather in Washington"?
3.)They're coming home, but not with enthusiasm. They're voting AGAINST (tho black one) and not FOR the savior of the American way of life, as they did with Reagan and Bush. Given crummy weather, will these half-hearteds really bother to go out, as opposed to the younger Daily Kos-sters, who are fired up about their guy?
4.) Mclame is still a Bush clone, even if he has Lie-berman, another Bush cheerleader, tag along with him. And the voters know it; that's why he hasn't been able to change the "Bush Clone" perception this summer. And it'll bite him in the keester come November, especially when voters consider how deeply his pee-pee is in the pocket of every fat-cat lobby in D.C.

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BJ, CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:52:44 GMT

Anyone see the difference here...

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John McCain....It's more then just the Presidency...
It's a chance to lead the country in war..
George had his war I want mine too...
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Barack Obama... we've got things to change..help me and we can do it...believe and this country will change for all Americans...
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Huge Difference..

Obama'08

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:52:48 GMT

All the poll shows is that the 21% of Hillary's supporters who say they'll vote for "Bush Hugger" McCain aren't paying attention and aren't all there mentally. These fools aren't real Democrats and would rather jump on the "Racists 'R Us" Express.

It'sa time to take back our government from "Lobbyist Lover" McCain and his gang of lobbyist terrorists who have done more to wreck our democracy than any third rate third world terrorist group. Thanks Phil Gramm for wrecking the banking system with your deregulation and for lobbying on behalf of that Swiss fraud bank UBS to keep the rich and greedy protected from paying taxes by hiding their money from government scrutiny.

Only Barack Obama can save the middle class from the lobbyist vultures of the Lobbyist Express!

Go Obama 08/12!

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katiec Pekin Il — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:53:46 GMT

Although I do not trust the Clintons, think they
realize for any future considerations, must play
within the unspoken rules. I certainly hope so.
They have already done too much damage to Obama
and the Democratic party by their negative
campaigning.
And, anyone who says they are a Democrat and voting
for Mccain is so full of it they don't even deserve
recognition.

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subgruvet, ok — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:54:32 GMT

Brian in Cedar Hill....I'll second that statement. McBlinky can't be trusted. Oh, big oil, top of the line corporate execs sure they want the sell-out and the religious right seems to be buying his schtick but the guy is gonzo. I can't wait for the debates. I just hope they do a body search on the old man to make sure he isn't wearing com equip like his buddy Bush did.

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Tess, Boston, MA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:55:07 GMT

I am thinking more than ever now that Barack needs to put Hillary on the ticket. She is the only candidate that could create incredible excitement - that the Dems could overshadow the Republicans' convention. In an already pivotal and historical race - it would be a solidifying move to help Barack win in November!

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banko — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:55:51 GMT

John McCain is a War Monger no question about it. He keep saying " I hate wars, I know how to win wars".
John McCain's Greatest Hits w/ Video
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/6/10/14255/2989/509/533434

Rewriting History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTwqqfS505c&eurl

John McCain's Neverending War in Iraq (2002-present)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOCeQDHUTw8&eurl

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Jim, Santa Cruz — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:55:54 GMT

How any American could stomach Joe Lieberman as our president in the event McCain would hypothetically need to step aside is beyond me. And how anyone could consider McCain as physically and mentally fit enough for the job now is equally puzzling.

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Ron Indiana — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:56:03 GMT

jery/corpus christi texas

Don't be dumb!!!

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Hillary the Destined — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:56:12 GMT

Yes it's all about me.

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Reality!!!!, Houston TX — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:57:15 GMT

It is so sad to say however the reality is if he was 100% white he would be crushing McCain…We should all wake up and come to terms with this reality he will make a great president (change we all need) in this great nation of ours..McCain is not the answer we need we all know that!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/18/cafferty.mccain/index.html

http://www.military.com/opinion/0,15202,164859_1,00.html

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The public needs to know!!! — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:57:38 GMT

McCain wants a draft:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/20/mccain-on-bringing-back-d_n_120178.html

And the media has a responsibility to report it!!!

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Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:58:45 GMT

The Clinton voters will eventually come home.

Barack really needs to highlight McCain's use of 'HillaryCare'.

The DNC or some 527 needs to remind Clinton voters of the 'Janet Reno is Chelsea Clinton's father' joke.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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Dorothy, Illinois — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:59:06 GMT

Not a good idea to give Senator Hillary Clinton so much time in the spotlight at the convention. The Democrats are simply providing fuel to rev up all those anti-Hillary sentiments that are out there; she will again become something to rally against for for the "anybody but Hillary" voters.

This will probably hurt, not help Senator Obama's chances in November.

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Houston — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

One of the most striking things in this current tightening of the race is that it’s come without McCain addressing his own weaknesses.
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McCain doens't have to address his weaknesses because the corporate media keeps covering for him. The most ridiculous example was when they all downplayed McCain's gaffe about Shia Iran training Sunni Al Qaeda, proving that his "foreign policy expetise" is a thin veneer manufactured by the media to cover McCain's profound ignorance and lack of intellectual curiosiity.

I heard Chuck Todd tell Keith Olbermann that he'd give McCain the "benefit of the doubt" over his apparent agreement with a woman at his townhall meeting that we need to have a new military draft. The media almost always gives this doubtful character the benefit of the doubt while they nitpick everything Obama says.

BTW: McCain LIED when he denied he'd attacked Obama's patriotism, but I did find it interesting that he did drop the smear about how Obama would lose a war to win an election. At least Obama got McCain to back off of that piece of garbage.

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:08 GMT

Obamabots, wake and smell the coffee, because its Hillary, and its strong! If she's not the VP pick for Obama, he's sealed his defeat in the Fall.

Sorry, but if you've been around these elections as long as I have, you would know this. You are probably all as naive as your candidate.

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banko — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:01:56 GMT

Dazed and Confused. John McCain Says He Needs More Sleep.
From the left….Talking Points Memo has compiled a low-lites video of Sen. John McCain,
R-Ariz, appearing "dazed and confused" on the stump -- though it's what Brit Hume called a "senior moment," not cannabis, that Democrats suggest is at play. Watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWX5u69hmzY&eurl

Republicans Suck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66COez-8jpk&eurl

McCain - Unfit To Lead (final version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oot9IbQxrl

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tom — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:02:04 GMT

Also, the party ID split in this poll between Dems and GOPers was just nine points, a low for the last year.

So admit it the polls were cooked. As I suspected. Preious polls you used a greater ratio of democrats to Republican Wh?

10 You could initially inflat Obama's numbers so you could later tout that the polls were closing and he was losing ground

2) You wanted to change the ratio to accomplish the same as 1.

So was the ratio right then or now?

BTW the contest is only about the Clinton's because you want it that way. Why else would you poll Clinton vs McCain. She is not and will not be the nominee. Why didn't you match up other Republicans?

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arsben jennings, fort wayne, indiana — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:03:43 GMT

i totally disagree with your polls and your analysis of your polls. hispanics and latinos overwhelmingly support barack and he is ahead among this group of voters 30-40%, among african americans he is getting 92% of their vote, among asians in this country he is getting an overwhelming support especailly chinese japanese and koreans, among middle easterns in this country muslims and arabs he is getting overwhelming support, among jews he is getting overwhelming support and is beating mccain between 10-20% points among this group, among working class white americans he is leading by a large percentage plus his campaign has registered millions of new voters especially young people on college campuses which will not show up on nobody's radar screen that are taking polls. if the election where held today obama would win by a close landslide without hillary clinton he does not need her or her supporters he has the game covered without her and her supporters. how can obama be leading in the electoral college among red and blue states by an overwhelming number and be behind in the polls thats ridiculous and absurd and doesn't make sense.

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Charlotte, Oneida NY — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:04:15 GMT

McCain is on vacation in Sedona, AZ though the weekend..." they had to put him out to pasture before he said something really stupid, again.

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:32 AM)
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Right-they need to put out to pasture a guy who, in an absolutely impossible climate for a Republican, is pulling even with the guy who couldn't possibly lose. Face it Dems-you nominated the wrong person.

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:05:32 GMT

"The candidates may truly believe that lobbyists are part of the problem in Washington, but they both have exposed themselves to major cynicism by the press -- and eventually by the voters -- because of how frequent lobbyists pop up on behalf of both candidates"
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This is the most transparent load of BS I have ever seen.

You WILL NOT be permitted to equate the McCain campaigns COMPLETE AND UTTER DOMINATION by PAID campaign staff that were LOBBYISTS five minutes ago to the unpaid head of the Israel affairs wing (or whatever) working with Senator Obama.

This is about LOBBYIST MONEY and YOU KNOW IT!

STOP trying to COVER UP for JOHN MCCAIN!

John McCain is BOUGHT AND PAID for by FOREIGN COUNTRIES for GODS SAKE! He is LOBBYING for GEORGIA right now!

Where is that list of all the lobbyists working for John McCain's campaign and who they've worked for and what they got paid, like you did for the ONE former lobbyist you dug up who is an UNPAID for Senator Obama yesterday?

Regardless of what happens in this campaign, MEDIA REFORM is coming . . . this propaganda is getting out of hand.

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susan in Austin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:05:59 GMT

2 thoughts this morning...

one, re: those that 1) hate Bush, 2) hate where the country is headed, 3) believe McCain will CONTINUE DOWN THIS PATH, and yet 4) will vote for him anyway?

add it up. there's only one reason these people won't vote Obama. it's the ELEPHANT in the room, but god forbid anybody point it out for fear of accusations of playing a certain 'card'...

you know how when your dog pees on the carpet, and you find it and drag him over to point it out, and he keeps his head all averted and his eyes rolled back, like "if i don't look at it, it's not there!"

yeah, it's like that. and there ain't a d@mn thing Obama can do about it. i just pray there's fewer of 'them' than i think...

second point...

hey young people...DRAFT! DRAFT! DRAFT! McCain 'doesn't disagree' that he may have to reinstate the draft to fight the bazillion wars he wants to drag this country into. DRAFT! DRAFT! DRAFT!

seriously...if that doesn't motivate you, nothing will.

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Gayla E. Smith, Sylvania, OH — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:06:38 GMT

I have said all along, the Clintons need their own country. The Clintoncrats would follow them to the ends of the earth. Both of the Clintons have so much unopened baggage that I feel it would be very scary for Mr. Obama to even consider Mrs. Clinton (or whatever she is going by these days) as a VP. Let the Clintoncrats vote elsewhere...we as democrats would be relieved to be rid of them. Let's get on with it already!

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C. Matthews - NYC — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:06:52 GMT

Every single time I see or hear Hillary Clinto, I feel like a snake has just crawled across my foot.

JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA

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Does it send a tingle up your leg?

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candomarty, Chicago — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:07:16 GMT

From Chuck Ny: "Why is everyone saying this election is a referendum on Obama? Isn’t this election a referendum on us?"

Brilliantly said (as was the rest of your terrific post)! This election is a matter of national life and death, and Obama means the former and McCain the latter.

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RuthMayerCantonOH — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:07:31 GMT

I've been a registered Democrat for 50 years and support Hillary - I still think she would have made a great President and still may in my lifetime. I like her very much on a personal level but most of all I agree with most of her stances (except the war)- certainly economically.

I do feel there were some very relevant issues with the media and DNC that were not fair BUT and this is a big BUT I do not feel that Obama instigated most of these issues. Was he the beneficiary of them- YES, but so would have been anyone else that was um...'helped' a bit.

Does that mean that I have to find a reason to hate this candidate- and go against the Democratic pricipals I hold dear?

Well my fellow ladies over a certain age out there- tell you what- I tried, but there would be no way I could ever support THAT Platform (go actually read it)
Or that Candidate views and record especially on Woman issues are horrendous. His personal life reminds me a bit of my ex and i'll tell you this he and I are within 7 months of each other in age (he's older) I'm in great shape- buy the stamina, the occasional metal mistakes etc- there's no way.

Obama was not my first or would have been even my second but for a TRUE DEMOCRAT with even 1/2 a conscience- HE is the only reasonable and resposible choice for us and more importantly for our Grand children.

Thank you and God bless

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Christine, Hadley — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:07:52 GMT

My heart is breaking for our Nation. The fact that McCain is so close in the polls tells me that we are a nation of idiots. This man wouldn't do everything in his power to prevent further war, he is already rattling sabres at Iran and Russia. Our military is overstretched and underfunded. He would have to reinstate the draft to send troops into any additional conflict that may arise. He's basically already indicated that to be factual based on his townhall meeting yesterday. As a woman I have never seen him support any legislation that is in MY best ineterst and his 26 years in Washington haven't shown me that his interests extend beyond his own political ambitions. Is Obama a risk? Sure...but I can't see how he could possibly be worse than what we've had for the last 8 years or worse than McCain continuing down the same road we've been on. I'd rather take a chance that he actually WILL put my interests ahead of Corporations and will start focusing on fixing things here at home instead of doing for everyone else's country first. If Clinton doesn't start keeping her promise to do everything in her power to see him elected she can kiss her Senate position here in NY good-bye.

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Steven, Highlands Ranch, CO — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:11:34 GMT

Hmm, no mention of McCain agreeing with a woman at his town hall meeting yesterday that instituting the draft is the only way to keep our military ready...

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Gayla E. Smith, Sylvania, OH — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:11:47 GMT

First thoughts: All about Hillary

bev — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:12:11 GMT

Todd used to like you but you have lst it. Not one of your blogs mention that McCain wants to bring back the draft. Is this hard for you to do? Is McCAin giving you $$$ to keep the gaffe quiet? Polls are wrong , who do they talk to?, I'm 46 white female and I will not vote for McCain. Obama 08