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From NBC's Chuck ToddMy friends at Hardball ask me to keep tabs on the AFSCME forum and share my extraneous thoughts as these folks were speaking. Here you go -- random thoughts from the morning so far. First off, what a great show. Forums are usually</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229638</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:14:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229638</guid><dc:creator>Ravine Force, Kissimmee, FL</dc:creator><description>Chuck; perhaps the debates should be re-thought and an open forum format instituted so that we, the voters, can fully appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. For example; it is Hillary's lack of commitment (clear answer) to a subject that really pulls me away from her candidacy. </description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229648</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:18:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229648</guid><dc:creator>Russell in Maryland</dc:creator><description>Chuck's comments seem to say a lot about what's been bothering people about the so-called debate format, it doesn't allow candidates, especially lower tier, to shine on their own merits.</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229662</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:24:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229662</guid><dc:creator>Aidyn, NY,NY</dc:creator><description>I am glad Clinton took control again!!</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229663</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:26:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229663</guid><dc:creator>rob boston</dc:creator><description>Hey Chuck, thanks for the update and understand the quick nature, BUT a little more meat when you update. &amp;nbsp;What exactly did Richardson say of substance that connected so well? &amp;nbsp;How can he import that energy to his debate performances? &amp;nbsp;What was Obama's Humphrey line anyway? &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229679</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:32:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229679</guid><dc:creator>Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa</dc:creator><description>I guess people still think Kucinich is fifteen.</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229706</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:49:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229706</guid><dc:creator>Zack, St. Paul, MN</dc:creator><description>As a Minnesotan, I am curious about the Hubert Humphrey line. &amp;nbsp;What was it? &amp;nbsp;Did Obama take a shot at HHH?</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#229727</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:03:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:229727</guid><dc:creator>jerry/corpus christi texas</dc:creator><description>Hillary won't go into Scooter Libby because of Bill Clinton and his pardoning of Marc Rich. &amp;nbsp;very smart move I must admit on Hillary's part.</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#230137</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:56:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:230137</guid><dc:creator>Susan Hass, Merrill, WI</dc:creator><description>Kucinich IS more in sync with the &amp;quot;rank and file&amp;quot; than any other deomocratic candidate, (IMHO). If the media would just give him a chance and let him talk, people would begin to realize that he is saying what is in their hearts, and has the guts to do what needs to be done to finally turn this country around.</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#230193</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:29:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:230193</guid><dc:creator>Roy Rustomji, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA</dc:creator><description>I am a Canadian political junkie and I think that Ron Paul is the most honest candidate for 2008 Presidential Elections.&lt;br&gt;JMHO.&lt;br&gt;Roy001</description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#230295</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:23:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:230295</guid><dc:creator>Christine Hamm, Albuquerque, NM</dc:creator><description>Dennis Kucinich should be president. He's brillant. He knows the facts. He knows the problems. He's got solutions for everything and a Bill to back it up. Sadly, Dennis gets minimal coverage &amp;amp; loads of disrespect by media personalties. So, Chuck, you're in a position to change things; please, do something already! &amp;nbsp;Push the truthseeker &amp;amp; peacemaker to center front at 1) the next debate, 2) your very next &amp;quot;who's on top&amp;quot; story; 3) Who should be getting the coverage &amp;amp; who's not. Enlighten and educate everyone. Dennis Kucinich for President of the United States of America. </description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#230299</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:27:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:230299</guid><dc:creator>Christine Hamm, Albuquerque, NM</dc:creator><description>Dennis Kucinich should be president. He's brillant. He knows the facts. He knows the problems. He's got solutions for everything and a Bill to back it up. Sadly, Dennis gets minimal coverage &amp;amp; loads of disrespect by media personalties. So, Chuck, you're in a position to change things; please, do something already! &amp;nbsp;Push the truthseeker &amp;amp; peacemaker to center front at 1) the next debate, 2) your very next &amp;quot;who's on top&amp;quot; story; 3) Who should be getting the coverage &amp;amp; who's not. Enlighten and educate everyone. Dennis Kucinich for President of the United States of America. </description></item><item><title>Chuck's thoughts on the forum</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/06/19/229593.aspx#230367</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:53:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:230367</guid><dc:creator>Russell in Maryland</dc:creator><description>jerry, you may be right. &amp;nbsp;It did puzzle me.</description></item></channel></rss>