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You got to be kidding me — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:36:30 GMT

IRAQI PRIMINISTER NOW ASKING IRAQI PARLEMENT "NOT" TO TAKE 1 MONTH VACATION/RECESS THIS AUGUST, WHILE US TROOPS DIE ON "THEIR" STREETS. DECISION ON THIS WITHIN DAYS, STAY TUNED.

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David, Chattanooga, Tn — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:37:04 GMT

My "crystal ball" sees the dem primary voters again nominating the wrong candidate as they have so many times. As it looks now Clinton is the big winner and the big loser in 08. Wake up folks. John Edwards is the ONLY DEM WHO CAN WIN IN 08.

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Gonzo-Gator — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:39:33 GMT

GoNzO-GaTe....it just will not go away.

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PATRIOT — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:44:19 GMT

BE AN INFORMED VOTER AND GO TO HILLARYCLINTON.COM, AND CONTINUE THE "DISCUSSION".

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diane — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:46:04 GMT

don't make too much about the poll. For one thing, you guys overlook the 30 percent of Obama. This shows a rise in his own polling.
I know msnbc is big into Hillary but, I just don't see her as the nominee. many women feel they have to support Clinton but, when it comes down to really deciding they will go with who they really like and alot of times it won't be Clinton. Obama and Edwards have strong and devoted support. Clinton has alot of soft support. And many recognize her and hear you guys touting her but, alot of her support is soft.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:47:46 GMT

You libs are so gullible. Hillary votes for the war, now she comes back as anti-war and now she is the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. I think we saw this in 2004 with John Kerry (I voted for the 87 million before I voted against the 87 million). Hillary changes her tune because she knows she can't get the far left of the party in step with her without coming out against the war. Hillary, a Little advice, when and If you are elected President, you can destroy this country all you want to. Until then, just sit there and let the military run the war. A better deal for you, you turn over the papers of the Rose law firm (you know the one's you said disappeared then showed up at the white house family residence) and maybe you can get the Pentagon's papers. I doubt they have a plan for defeat, we are not a nation of quitters (except if you are a democrat). She probably didn't even know what the heck Yucca Mountain was (she probably thought it was the sequel to Brokeback mountain) until over the weekend.

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Desmond — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:47:52 GMT

LUMOS!

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:49:09 GMT

First Read, where is the attention to this http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/19/AR2007071902625.html?hpid=topnews story? This is huge for two reasons. First, the White House wouldn't be working so hard to hide the US Attorneys matter if there weren't real dynomite in there. Secondly this is a true constitutional crisis of the highest magnitude. Bush is claiming a level of executive privilege not attempted Clinton, Reagan, not even Nixon! If neither the Congress nor the courts has oversight of the Administrative branch then truly he has the power to do whatever he wants.

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leon houston tx. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:50:19 GMT

David, I must disagree with you. Yes I think Edwards would win but I also think Richardson and perhaps Obama would also win.Out of those three I think any would be excellent candidates.

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Mark Murray — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:55:19 GMT

Hey John -- thanks for the note. We mentioned that article on Friday, I believe. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/07/20/279722.aspx

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MK,MO — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:02:47 GMT

"A cynic may simply claim she's winning the pander primary (don’t miss her tough words on Yucca Mountain), but is that a bad thing right now?" I don't believe you would have to be a "cynic" to think hillary is the supreme panderer, anyone who is not comatose can figure that one out

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Patriot — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:02:56 GMT

Hi there! Just remember to check it out hillaryclinton.com. G.W. "you" can look too.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:10:39 GMT

Jerry-libs are gullible so I guess repugs are just plain stupid, ignorant, misbegotten, arrogant, in denial, rascist, homophobes and arrogant.....If I left any adjectives out...Please by all means fill in the blanks------------------------------.

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JIrby, Colorado — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:10:40 GMT

I think the internet, and YouTube perform a democratizing service allowing the masses to weigh in on issues as in blogs, and to participate in mud wrestling as in YouTube. Any citizen who doesn't like what the Republican dirty tricks department has said about their candidate can create their own dirty trick and put it before the public. No minds will be changed, but it could be therapeutic for those who enjoy preaching to the choir. The political blog is good for getting the real news out there while the broadcast networks deal with propaganda and make believe news like the Elian Gonzales manufactured news of yore, and while the FOX propaganda factory plies its primary job of keeping the miseducated misinformed.
I'm with Feingold on the censure of Bush as long as we can later go in and impeach him, and I'm up for impeachment as long as we can later go in and throw him in the slammer where he belongs.
I think the Vitter story went back into the woodwork for two reasons: A. He is a Republican. If he had been a Democrat, it would still be making the headlines on Nov. '08. B. Lots of news has been put on the back burner so the American public can be kept informed on the really vital matter of the day - the Harry Potter phenomenon. It is unclear how long the media will see the need to keep us up to date on that front.

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Michael — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:17:46 GMT

Should America become a monarch? my gut feelings tells me heck NO - we should expect Jeff Bush to run for president in 2016 - US politics will therefore be relegated to a few privileged households and this is not good for our democracy which is highly respected in many countries.

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MK,MO — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:27:34 GMT

Is it true that romney isn't in the news today because he had to once again strap his dog to the roof for a little trip to the doggy psychotherapist? or did peta cut the tires down on the $1200 a week rolling face paint shack so that he couldn’t get his eyeliner or whatever installed today, Romney is a manly man ain’t he? I hope the mittster returns to first read soon so because he’s always good for a laugh.

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H P Boston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:31:25 GMT

Mark and Chuck,
Fred Kaplan has a great analysis in Slate Magazine of the insults, by the Pentagon, againt Senator Clinton inquiry about troops in Iraq.
I hope all the Senators in Congress take umbrage.
Anothe example of keeping Congress out of the loop, A big mistake.

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H P Boston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:33:05 GMT

Mark and Chuck,
Fred Kaplan has a great analysis in Slate Magazine of the insults, by the Pentagon, againt Senator Clinton's inquiry about troops in Iraq.
I hope all the Senators in Congress take umbrage.
Anothe example of keeping Congress out of the loop, A big mistake.

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nuanced — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:37:32 GMT

It is called a representative democracy as opposed to the term-limited dictatorship the Bushies prefer. This means that an elected official should reflect the wishes of the electorate EVEN if it conflicts with their personal beliefs. If the wishes of the people of the country change so should the policies of the elected officials. That doesn't mean that the candidate shouldn't try to educate and lead the people when they are mis-informed or not rising above their biases. It is not right for an elected official to impose their personal beliefs such as with Bush or Lieberman against the wishes of the electorate and call it a principled stand.

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Dee of VA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:38:26 GMT

We give the American public far too much credit in understanding the issues. I'm sure the same folks who support complete withdrawal but also support Hillary Clinton are the same Democrats polled earlier this month who they disagreed with the recent Supreme Court Decision on voluntary school integration, but also disagreed with using race as a criteria under any circumstances is assigning children to schools, which means they actually do agree with the Supreme Court Decision or are simply faking that they understand the issue. They are also probably the same Democrats who in another recent poll said they believed in mandatory carbon caps to curb global warming but didn't support the Kyoto protocol. I suspect they didn't know what the heck the Kyoto protocol is (it sounded foreign so they couldn't support), just like they don't know Hillary Clinton's position on ending the Iraq war. Hillary Clinton's base of support are women--who by every study don't read the news regularly or stay informed on issues at the rate of men. They are supporting her out of blind gender loyalty not a real understanding of the issues. Call it sexist, but it's the ugly truth.

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John B, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:50:27 GMT

Mark, sorry I missed it on Friday. I just feel this is an issue that's above the level of Republican/Democrat. If the executive is free to do whatever he wishes with no constraints then we can't complain if one day we find ourselves ruled by a dictator. On more of a "news of today" level, would the White House be working so hard to avoid airing the US Attorneys issue if there weren't something to hide? After all, if it's really as routine and proper as they claim it should stand the scrutiny. If the White House did everything right the Dems look like fools and the GOP benefits.

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Alan in Phx — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:51:15 GMT

The ratings for this taking points show will be less than Hardballs and that is very low. Unless actual unvarnished questions come through and that will not happen, this will be another waste of time.

The complete and immediate withdrawal crowd is delusional in that no where has she ever said that, proposed that or would do that. Even 100% of those people would not get you elected to dog cather.

Feingold is sailing in the same leaky boat as McCain as this is just more theater without substance.

Vitter, Vitter who? Dude if your going to use the service than man up when you get cought. Don't whine about sinning, say it was the best time you ever had. If you lose mamma over it than that is your fault, but don't hide under her skirt.

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Sierra, San Francisco — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:53:43 GMT

I agree with you, leon. ANY of those three would be a great choice for Democrats. A ticket with Both: Edwards/Obama, Obama/Richardson would be even better. It's still early. Hopefully the tide will turn for Democrats. Candidates chould be pointing out that Hillary was a pro-war candidate when that was politically convient, 'anti-war' when that is politcally expedient.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:55:11 GMT

You know, I think Jerry should join Bush at the ranch. He obviously needs a good long vacation, as he seems to be getting more insulting all the time. I just don't get the need to label everyone as liberal and conservative, and then declare that everyone in those groups is alike. My politics are more similar to my mother, who is a Republican, than they are to most Democrats I know. It's just ridiculous for Jerry (and others) to keep perpetuating these stereotypes about BOTH parties.

Furthermore, the Democrats don't want to quit anything. They want the quitters also known as the Iraqis to step up to the plate and handle THEIR civil war. They don't want our men and women dying to protect a people that refuse to protect themselves. Sounds like rational thinking to me.

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Rick Beaule', Indiana, PA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:58:48 GMT

Chuck and Mark, I believe you are missing several bits of data here. There were several polls that placd Obama as best at the NAACP Convention, and there was a poll in SC, I believe, that placed Obama as the winner of that debate. Now, polls to are as reliable as horoscopes, but yo ualso are not taking into consideration the fact that many of Obama's supporters use cell phones instead of landlines, and therefore cannot be polled. You also canot overlook the number of contributors to his campaign.

I'm not asking that you become Obama junkies. But it would be nice if you were a little more balanced, even if it comes at the cost of sounding less "newsy".

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Buzz — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:01:59 GMT

Juan- you forgot "HOLIER-THAN-THOU, ME-FIRST" pricks.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:08:43 GMT

Carrie-right on!The Jerry's of the world have this black/white, good vs evil and cro-magnum way of thinking and will never deviate from it. They will never compromise and admit that the Bushies have brought on such misery to millions of individuals...loyalty at all cost......sounds familiar?STARTS WITH A F.....

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Lynn, Millington — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:08:50 GMT

POLLS! POLLS! POLLS! If a poll where taken in during the David and Goliath fight, 99% of respondents would have chosen Goliath. Even as David picked up those five smooth stones. I don't understand how 390 out of what roughly a little over 1,000 people can rule the World! There was a poll of respondents that said Simpson would be found guilty of murdering two innocent human beings too.

I'm glad Senator Obama has his own internal polling because these Clinton based polling firms are only to make her look like she is the nominee.

The candidate that lives by the polls, candidacy will die by the polls.

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Jake in IL — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:11:35 GMT

The one thing that will lose this election for Democrats is nominating Hillary Clinton. Republicans will come out in droves to vote against her.

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jerri fan — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:14:10 GMT

jerri u da girl, go girl go

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HELLO ! — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:19:29 GMT

THE END OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, THANKS G.W. !

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IMPEACH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:21:57 GMT

Ya DEE Va we can barely keep up with your run on stentences. Too many big words. Please make it shorter and more concise. We can barely read, poor misinformed masses, poor ignorant sexist women.
I do not understand why they make us have babies, we
can't learn them nothing!

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Doug, San Diego CA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:23:54 GMT

Jerry, to be a quitter, as in "we aren't a nation of quitters", you first have to BEGIN something. How's the view from your chickenhawk's armchair? I just know there's a recruiter's office somewhere in Corpus Christi open today. Be all you can be, Jer.

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leon houston tx. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:25:07 GMT

Hey Sierra, to be honest I prefer Obama as a VP first just because I think his lack of Federal experience could be exploited, but in any event if he were the nominee I would welcome him as a breath of fresh air. I am not bashing Edwards I like him, but I think a better case could be made for Obama being the next Bobby Kennedy.

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Uncle Tom for the democrat party. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:03:55 GMT

We need more race baiting in America.

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Susan, Miami — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:06:18 GMT

Go Hillary! Kick some ass! You got the republicans squirming.

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:10:34 GMT

I like jirby's idea...yes, censure, but only if you impeach, yes, impeach, but only if you put BOTH Chimp and Face-Shooter in the slammer; and with the Plame thing, a case could be made for treason. Then put them in that Supermax facility with the Unabomber, the Shoe Bomber and the Abortion Clinics Bomber.Then, maybe we can all feel our Constitution is safe again.
As for Hillary, if she is nominated, the Dems will lose. But the Dems being Dems, they'll nominate her, and wonder why she lost. She's got too mucn baggage, and too many people who hate her. Let's nominate someone with a snowball's chance in hell, so we can finally get the country back on track...please?!?

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Not as stupid as you think, BushCo Associate — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:15:36 GMT

Dee: "I'm sure ...". You're wrong. That was easy.

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Mike, Lee NH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:21:11 GMT

Hilary does not have a chance, for many reasons. She is not a reliable thinker, has shown no consistancy of ideas, and the country will not accept a "first man" ( let alone a former president) in the White House. Regardess of the polls or debates all will change in six months. The Democrats are experiancing their last major election and they will lose again.

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Gary, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:24:09 GMT

Can't we all agree that Obama girl, Giuliani girl, etc. DON'T make politics "fun"? Why the media goes gah-gah over that junk is beyond me. It's not even cute or funny; it's weird.

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Bob Columbia Tn — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:44:39 GMT

This upcoming election is as simple as A.B.C.... Anyone But Clinton

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Larry Douglas, Comox, B.C., Canada — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:46:15 GMT

Well, a surprise that the Iraqi Senate is being asked not to take a break for a one month period, because U.S. troops are on the ground. I agree. Now if we could just get the U.S. government to think the same way, perhaps this mess could be resolved in a more timely manner.

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Olivia — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:48:54 GMT

I've a couple of ideas as to why the Vitter story has practically vanished from the headlines. First of all, being a GOP senator, he can do no wrong in the eyes of the corporate-run mainstream media. Were he a Democrat, you'd still be hearing and seeing news about him all over the place.

Secondly, because the corporate-run media wants to make the Bush Administration (and by extension, the GOP) look good, they don't want to remind Americans about how Bush bungled during Katrina and is continuing to bungle the aftermath by neglecting New Orleans and the rest of the storm zone. Because Vitter represents hard-hit Louisiana, which is still in a world of hurt nearly 2 years after Katrina, these loyal toadies of the Bushies want to let sleeping dogs lie. In fact, were the reports that Vitter had frequented a New Orleans bordello delved into more deeply by the media, it would make Americans think about what happened to 80% of New Orleans. The media are keeping mum on this story because of the fact that Vitter often hasn't been working with Sen. Landrieu on enacting legislation that would help Louisiana recover, and has thus been a traitor to his state. And because the media want to support the GOP they don't want to, by adding the pressure of daily coverage, push Vitter into resigning, because then Gov. Blanco would name a Democrat to replace him.

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IKNOW THE TRUTH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:51:46 GMT

Huckabee in '08 - Sit back and watch it happen, there's nothing you can do about it. The people are fed up with the deceit and rethoric from both sides of the aisle. The Right will prevail, because of sheer numbers. Again, write it down - Huckabee in '08. Why? because I Know The Truth.

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John Doe, The Peanut Gallery — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:53:34 GMT

I just can't get over the Hillary haters. I, personally, am leaning Obama at the moment. However, any candidate running for the Democratic nomination except for the fringe candidates can and will win in 2008. But let's limit ourselves to just Senator Clinton. 1) She will have a massive money advantage on who ever gets the nod for the GOP. 2) The GOP is completely lethargic about their candidates (last poll I saw had 60% wishing for more choices and "I don't know" was in the lead). 3) The country is so fed up with GOP we actually might be able to elect Kucinich on the grounds that he isn't a Republican.

Thanks again to everyone who helped to elect the shrub. It's because of his administration that the liberal progressives will be in charge for at least two more election cycles (possibly decades). We couldn't have achieved it without you!

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IKNOW THE TRUTH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:54:40 GMT

Huckabee in '08. Take it down because that's the way it's going to go down. People have had enough of the deceit and rhetoric from both sides of the aisle. The Right will prevail because of the sheer numbers once they all come together - and they will all come together behind the only candidate who doesn't duck and jive and who has more honest bones in his body that dishonest. Huckabee in '08, don't miss it, you heard it first here. Why? Because I KNOW THE TRUTH.

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oh yeah! — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:08:56 GMT

If you haven't been there yet ,there is still time...hillaryclinton.com , the information you will need to know about our next President.

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T. G. Cary, Dallas, TX — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:16:58 GMT

I'm not aware of anyone who is in favor of the Iraq war. The problem is how to and when to end it and not end up with the battleground in the USA. The Democratic nominee will likely be Hillary or Obama, but the best candidate is Richardson. He has a great resume and he doesn't have baggage.

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bb — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:17:23 GMT

Huckabee?? What a joke of a man.I know the truth must be on some kind of amphetamines. The truth will be hitting you REAL hard right between the eyes soon when Mr Huckster drops out of the race.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:19:03 GMT

Jim/Mike-So if it is down to Clinton and Gigolo Rudy and/or Flimflam Romney...I believe now what the polls are saying that 63% of people believe she's the next president;lesser of two; the majority of people are sick and tired of the Repugnants.

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ray cox — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:21:41 GMT

some of these messages contain such nonsense that the writers should never be allowed in public without their dunce cap on. bush lied about wmd and many other things. we have suspended habeas corpus. seems like all these so-called tough guys like cheney and wolfowitz have never even been through boot camp much less combat. also don't forget bush was awol in alabama. and as for the silly comments that everything is the iraquis fault, give me a break. we've blown the country apart, they don't have jobs, water, electricity, or any security. this war is about war profiteering and nothing else. bush's grandpappy was trading with the nazis until fdr put a stop to it. so the bush crime family has corruption in their dna, they can't help it.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:22:47 GMT

IKNOW THE TRUTH-You are living in la la land wherever that is. Huckabee has as much chance of winning as Gravel. Put that in your koolaid and drink it.

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Alex, Arlington, Virginia — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:27:25 GMT

PLEASE people read the credentials for NM Governor Bill Richardson. He has the experience that we need.

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Becky, IA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:33:29 GMT

oh yeah!, I have read all I need to know about our next President at barackobama.com.

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Zach Leicht, Kokomo, IN — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:37:52 GMT

Hillary can't win. Either can Obama or Edwards. Look at a map. None of these candidates can win more than the historically democratic coasts. But, look at Bill Richardson. His resume is more complete than all other candidates combined. He can win the south, midwest, and mountain west. He's A+ rated from the NRA. He's a blue-dog democrat that is pro-business and not near as left as any other democratic candidate. Really, if any current front-runner wins the primary, we'll end up with another door-knob Republican. High inflation. Personal freedoms taken away. A no-objective war. Come on, do we really want more of what we've had?

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Ted Eggle — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:39:50 GMT

> in Slate Magazine of the insults <

Slate huh? Wonder which position they took.

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Lucky Dog — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:50:44 GMT

Just remember to vote...hillaryclinton.com , it's free and it fun.

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Charlie K. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:55:00 GMT

I don't believe the Dems will settle for Hillary. Even worse than having her in the Oval Office is having Bill back in the White House. She'd be better off kicking him to the curb before the year is out. BTW, I'm to the left of the Democratic Party.

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Tom, Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:55:32 GMT

WOW, how has our country become so polarized.. How will we ever be able to get anything done if we can not respectfully disagree...I have been a democrat and I am now a republican and I do not think I have changed that much..
Bush has not done a great job but he is the President of the United States..
I do not want Hillary but if she becomes president then she will also deserve respect..
What this country needs is less confrontation and more cooperation

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Yiannis, Baltimore, MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:01:41 GMT

Clinton is strong with the most reliable democratic core, averagely educated women while she is also strong with african americans.

Obama needs to make in roads with these voters because even though his wave is considerable and impressive it's not likely enough.

The Obama camp is making a HUGE strategic mistake to allow Hillary to establish herself as an anti-war candidate. They are making the mistake Gore and Kerry made, they are allowing Hillary to define herself as an anti-war candidate.

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Tex Latin, Spring Grove, MN — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:06:01 GMT

"some of these messages contain such nonsense that the writers should never be allowed in public without their dunce cap on."

Just H P, Buzz, and juan. Skip by those postings, and things start to settle out.

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:06:57 GMT

John Doe and Juan: Hillary could run against Satan and the Republican Smear Machine would try to make her look more pernicious than Satan. AND they will wake up and energize what are now demoralized Republican conservatives to come out and vote in droves, make the election close enough to steal again. The LAST person we want running is Super-Baggage Hillary, the Woman Republicans Love To Hate.
Hillary is the Dem's poison pill in this race, and guys like Rove pray to their war gods every night that the Dems pick an easy target like Hilarity.

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:07:03 GMT

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keno — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:07:23 GMT

people seem angry that the dems voted to support the president declaring of war against iraq.But because this president ignoring his top generals(shenshecy 500000 troops to do the iraq war right) when the advice might have done some good as opposed to now (petraus telling the american people there is light at the end of the tunnel ,just like westmoreland in vietnam.Now we want a better plan all the diehards offer is disater if we leave disaster if we stayEither way we are divided when we should be united thank the president the leader of all americans for that cancer on our in the body politic

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kenn whitey o — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:15:42 GMT

Us white people should do all we can to right the racist america that we inherited from our fathers.you may not owe ablack person anything but you owe the black race a thank you for not rising up more than they have, watts ,detroit ,LA.Your going to bitch about favoritism the only reason things are like they are is favoritism,we didnt let the blacks vote we lynched them blew thier churhes up beat them when they asked for equality and you think you have given them enough White people will owe black till the end of time throw in the american indian too.the same way germans owe the jews forever we owe PAU UP AND SHUT UP

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Delmar Fairchild, Barron, Wisconsin — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:17:26 GMT

The Republican Party is still out there and stronger than ever. There will be a mass turn out to vote against Hilary if she is the nominee. Republicans just don't sound off as readily as do the Democrats. Hilary has a lot of hidden secrets that will come out with the "Swift Boat ads". She is not a nice person according to people who were in the White House with her and Bill.
If Ralph Nader gets into the fray, his votes will take away from Hilary. That is why she will turn more to the left this year so he doesn't enter. She will tell the people what they want to hear, but if she were to win, whatever is good for her and Bill's pocket books will be on the main menu and the Republicans will vote in a majority in congress to balance her out.
There may still be a strong Republican candidate out there that will win over Hilary hands down if he says what the Republican voters want to hear.
Anti-gun control
Anti Abortion
Lower Taxes
Less Government

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Lyn, Silver Spring MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:18:11 GMT

Chuck, She wouldn't get away with the PANDERING if the MSM didn't help. For those who keep pushing the Hillary site if you want to run up the HITS to the site keep going there yourself, we know all we need to know.

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HO DAM — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:35:04 GMT

The repuklicans did not vote in November for the repukes. They did not vote in great numbers. They really have their tails between their legs now!
The Democrat will be out in huge numbers as will the independents and the WOMEN! INDEPENDENT WOMEN!
WOMEN are the majority. VOTE EARLY VOTE OFTEN VOTE
HILLARY!!!!

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Clem Marbary — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:38:26 GMT

--> Hillary could run against Satan and the Republican Smear Machine would try to make her look more pernicious than Satan.

And, what's scary is that they'd be right.

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MK,MO — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:42:11 GMT

kenn whitey o / I don't owe anybody anything for what some else done in the past, get over it

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H P Boston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:43:30 GMT

Lyn You are misspelling.
It is not pandering...... P O L I T I C S!

MSM reports the polls and the scuttlebutt, we dig it, good job Chuck.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:47:10 GMT

Everybody talks about Obama and no experience, what experience does Hillary bring? Besides holiday decorating at the white house and making sure the furniture is dusted twice a day. Her Senate record couldn't get her elected street cleaner. Just what does she bring to the table?

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:58:16 GMT

The Republican Smear Machine will swiftboat Clinton, and the far-right Republican voters, now in a resentful doze, will awaken in vote in droves if Hillary runs. They'll make it a close enough election to steal again. Please, Dems, don't let the White House get away from us! Satan could be the Republican nominee and the far right would vote for him just to spite Hilarity. PLEASE don't make this mistake!

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:58:22 GMT

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IKNOW THE TRUTH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:02:53 GMT

Yo bb, pull your head out! I said the same thing about GW in '00 and '04. While the DemoRats were ordering champagne for Bore and Waffle-Boy, GW was kickin it and takin names. When Waffle-Boy lost in '04 you would have thought that the media was at a funeral or something because their 'boy got smacked. I don't need amphetamines to know the truth, and the truth is Huckabee in '08. McCain's a waffle-boy, Romney's a freak, Guiliani is really a Demorat on his 3rd or 4th wife, (I lose count)and Fred Thompson is too freakin old and frail. Write it down, you heard it first here, it's Huckabee in '08. So go ahead and stock up on Kleenex with ABC, CNN, NBC and the rest of the media because Billary, the Muslim wrapped in the flag and the rest of the DemoRats don't have a snow-ball's chance. Once the Right get's rolling, it can't and won't be stopped. Why? You should already know - because I KNOW THE TRUTH.

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Lyn, Silver Spring MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:03:41 GMT

HP Funny isn't it how so manyh people love and want Hillary if you believe the POLLS but no one except fat cats seem to give to her campaign. Wasn't that money machine she has suppose to run all over everyone? How did that work out for her? People give for a reason. Think about it?

They have always wanted to make it appear that she was inevitable. The only thing they have left is the polls with a little help from INfoUSA who owns two of them.

Lets see when all those people who support her so STRONGLY that they are willing to give of their Time and Money actually go to the polls.

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Just Me..and I'am Lucky — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:06:12 GMT

What do you mean you haven't been to Hillary's web site ? Get off you kester and go to hillaryclinton.com , you will be glad you did and remember I told you so.

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H P Boston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:30:48 GMT

Them Repuklican SMEAR Machines will SMEAR any Dem candidate. It is what they do, they work for the devil.
All the crap they smear on Senator Clinton has not stuck. It is old, old, dried up dirt that they have spun to death. Give it up!

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Houston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:38:40 GMT

I think all of the leading Dem candidates have their stengths and weaknesses, but I don't have any strong preference of one over the rest. I'm for any candidate who can win and bring the neo-con's reign of error to an end.

One of Hillary Clinton's strengths is that she'll respond immediately to smears just as she responded to the one thrown at her by the Pentagon political operative who attacked her for allegedly aiding the enemy. The worst thing about both Gore and Kerry was that they thought it was best not to dignify the lies told about them with responses. It was disastrous for both of them, since people viewed the non-responses as tacit admissions of guilt. Hillary, like her husband, will not make that mistake. I'd be happy to see Obama get the nomination, but I'm afraid he may be too nice a guy to deal effectively with the right wing fear-and-smear artists.

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Lyn, Silver Spring MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:40:15 GMT

HP, Are you really that __________. Why would they waste anything that they had on her or Bill now? If this is your logic ,I see why you support her.

Heaven save us from stupid voters, not bad or dump people, just stupid.

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J. Smith, Portland, OR — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:43:34 GMT

Chuck and Mark - Rick Beaule' of Indiana, PA has made a good point.

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Independent,Texas — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:52:34 GMT

I have no negative opinion of Sen. Clinton. That, however, means nothing when so many others DO have a negative opinion. These opinions may or may not be based on rational thinking but these opinions do exist.
(I was interested in someone's post that she is to the left of Mr. Clinton. Most other left-leaning blog sites denounce her as being an R dressed as a D since she was an R before she married - at least according to those bloggers, I haven't verified that.)

It is my oft stated opinion that any strong supporter (as opposed to passive supporter) of abortion as is Sen. Clinton will lose the general election. Added to that position, her strong negatives will make this much much much less than a sure thing.

I'm thinking Richardson but haven't decided. I still really like Ron Paul too but I understand how impossible that would be.

I really hope that I'm wrong and that we don't end up with someone who is actually George Bush in different clothing.

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Independent,Texas — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:52:35 GMT

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H P Boston — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:04:55 GMT

LYN well not as stupid as you seem to think.
I have a problem with stupid DUMP people too.
I sure wish I knew what they are saving up to spew on the Clintons. I sure wish I was as smart as you Lyn!

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Elliot F Lasky, Nashua, New Hampshire — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:12:57 GMT

I love to read what my fellow citizens are saying about Hillary Clinton, especially those who haven't even met her. Those of us in New Hampshire are fortunate that we can meet the candidates on many occasions and get to really know them. Believe me seeing is the real deal. Forget about how she is portrayed by the media, she is brilliant, warm and thourghly in command with all the issues we are now facing. After seeing almost all the candidates, I now believe she is the one person who is ready and cabable, from her first day in office, of getting the nation moving in the right direction and out of the mess Bush has gotten us into both at home and abroad. I invite all the skeptics to come to NH and witness first hand retail politics at its best.

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Tex Latin, Spring Grove, MN — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:28:43 GMT

-->>> HP, Are you really that __________.

-->> I have a problem with stupid DUMP people too.

So goes your proof.

Yes, the country would be much better off if we got rid of those stupid dump people.

HP, get some rehab.

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Lyn, Silver Spring MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:28:50 GMT

HP, Sorry about that, touche' "dumb". Don't worry you will find out soon enough IF she wins the primary. If however you really are interested in what will come, take off the "rose colored or Bill colored" glasses. It's bubbling under the surface. You don't have to be smart just observant, that is all.

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Jude Wiley — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:30:49 GMT

> I love to read what my fellow citizens are saying about Hillary Clinton, especially those who haven't even met her. Those of us in New Hampshire are fortunate that we can meet the candidates on many occasions and get to really know them. Believe me seeing is the real deal. Forget about how she is portrayed by the media, she is brilliant, warm and thourghly in command with all the issues we are now facing. After seeing almost all the candidates, I now believe she is the one person who is ready and cabable, from her first day in office, of getting the nation moving in the right direction and out of the mess Bush has gotten us into both at home and abroad. I invite all the skeptics to come to NH and witness first hand retail politics at its best. <

Paid for by the Hillary Clinton for President Committee.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:40:20 GMT

And how much money did you pay Jude? New Hampshire, where good booze and frank talk go together. Did Joe have any mixers this past weekend? Hillary Clinton has nothing in her records (senate, white house, or Rose law firm) that says she is even qualified to be president. She will be eaten alive by Rudy in a debate.

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Lyn, Silver Spring MD — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:44:08 GMT

Elliott, Don't need to...been there done that. That is the basis of my beliefs. Don't get me wrong, I was/am a huge Bill Clinton fan. Never cared for his wife, still don't. He is not a strong enough reason for me to vote for her.

She is the best example of everything I dislike about GWB. Simply being a democrat doesn't make it her or the actions right.

She is smart I will give you that, but what she will also represent is 4 more years of fighting and getting nothing done. With Hillary in the White House we will continue all that is bad and has been wrong with this country and the political system for over 10 years. She will never be accepted by over half of the country so we repeat the 90's all over again. Bill "bless is heart" is a wild card we never know what he will do.

The real question is, is it worth it? Is she the only smart Democrat? Is it Bill people are buying? If so what if something happens to him, what then? Right or wrong her whole campaign has been built around "what Bill did in the 90's". As Bill's theme song from the 90's said "yesterday's gone...don't stop thinking about tomorrow"

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David Nakov, Long Beach, CA — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:48:13 GMT

Yuo guilable and "be nice" and law abiding citesinry, non of the Dem. or Rep. candidates talk about restoring the Constitutional Republic, The IRS, the Federal Rezerve Board, policing the world, creating democracies but Ran Paul. Hear at least his message of what America can be what is has become. Everybody else is sameol sameol apealing to a fraction and not to the whole nation. Blacks rights, Gay rights, is all individual interests.

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MK,MO — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:51:31 GMT

hillary is a corporate owned entity, just like rudy , vote for edwards or ron paul they are the only 2 candidates that offer change

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Jesse's Girl — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:10:36 GMT

>> I have a problem with stupid DUMP people too. <<

I don't like dump people either. They smell bad.

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Harry Ross — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:13:56 GMT

stupid DUMP people too <<<<<

Is this another Democratic voting block?

Can we expect the Dump People debates soon?

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Lee Holmes — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:31:40 GMT

No problem John Doe.When our military is the size of Lichtensteins,and Sharia Law starts popping up all over America we will have you guys to thank.

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J. Smith, Portland, OR — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:55:08 GMT

Mrs. Clinton can't get elected on her own, so America sees Mr. Clinton campaigning at her side, cashing in on some of his social capital, and trying to get her into the Oval Office.

Regardless of what most polls say, Sen. Obama continues to be a real threat, so the Clinton campaign gurus brought Bill in earlier than planned to help bolster Hillary's sagging numbers.

Her gurus have also tried softening her image, tried 'rebranding' her for MidWest appeal, and have embedded manipulative phrases or words in her speeches. All the while hoping that voters won't notice her subtle efforts to 'make nice' to America.

Sen. Clinton's too much a part of the establishment, and represents an unpleasant past filled with scandals, questionable ethics, and abuses of power. She's politically calculating and doesn't possess good judgement.

In contrast, Sen. Obama's authentic, decent, intelligent, a good policy maker, truthful, and a unifier. He consistently demonstrates sound judgement and perception. America needs a fresh start with a leader who will lead us forward.

It's time for Sen. Obama. He's who America needs next.

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IKNOW THE TRUTH — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:56:57 GMT

HUCK-A-BEE!, HUCK-A-BEE!, HUCK-A-BEE! - January 20, 2009. You heard it here first, because I KNOW THE TRUTH. McCain is out of money and has waffled too many times, Romney is picking up where McCain left off, Guiliani is a closet DemoRat, and Fred can't make the jump from Law and Order. As far as the DemoRats, the only one with any sense is Richardson. However, his stumbling block will be immigration - "just let all the hermanos y hermanas in". Billary, no chance because the country's too polarized against her?, him?, whatever. And Obama, we're just not ready (and will never be) for a Muslim to be President - wonder what PAC organizations will be padding his pocketbook?!?!?! Besides, he's about as qualified as Jack In The Box. Listen to Huck on the issues, no duckin and jivin, no bs, just the facts ma'am. Circle the date, January 20, 2009 and write in "HUCK-A-BEE!" Remember, I KNOW THE TRUTH.

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Llamamama, Vancouver Wa — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:24:38 GMT

Richardson has the experience, the credentials, and he is willing to Negotiate with his enemies rather than immediately insult them and go to war against them. He has not said to "let all the hermanos in". Check it out. He has a reasonable plan for immigration. Check it out. He understands the average person. His money comes from the average voter, not the rich cats. Check him out!

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Marlene C. Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:31:42 GMT

Hillary is the ONE! And no, her supporters are not all women who don't read, and where is your written source for that BTW? As for Obama, I voted for him as Senator, except he's not doing such a great job because he's too busy running for President. Virtually no one I've talked with can say precisely WHY they support him, except he is a good speaker. WELL HOT DAMN! He has voted for every expense bill for the war, although he continues to say he's against the war. He's been given a free ride by the media and that is about the only reason he has so many supporters. If they really start to dig about in his background they will find out that his excuse for his relationship and financial dealings with indicted fundraiser Peter Roskow was that he was inexperienced with buying a house for the first time -- but he wants to hold the highest office in the country?? I think we've had enough"inexperience" in this position the last 7+ years. He'll be the AA Adlai Stevenson -- people pushed him into running before he was ready and he lost twice.

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Marlene C. Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:32:24 GMT

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Marlene C., Chicago, Illinois — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:39:10 GMT

It's time for Obama supporters to say exactly what it is about Obama and the issues, not about charisma blah, blah, blah -- makes him the better candidate. Do you know his voting record? Well, I do and he's voted yes for each and every war funding bill -- despite maintaining that he's against the war. What he's best at is telling people what he thinks they want to hear. All flash and no substance, and there will be a backlash when Oprah finally tells the truth, that she's supports him based on that one speech at the DNC. That and every time David Geffen opens his mouth is going to chill Obama's campaign.

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gary hayman oceanside, n.y. — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:40:41 GMT

HEIL BUSH!!

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Jeremiah, Springfield, Mo — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:49:10 GMT

Why can't we get answer time, like they have in england.

The president should be forced to answer questions without being allowed to back down or refusing to answer.

How about returning our civil rights that Bush stole during his two terms as dictator.

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Richard Shull, Firth, Idaho — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:51:27 GMT

Well, first thing is first. She dodges the question at hand, and like so many people not interested in the people, she spews stuff that is on her mind, not the mind of the citizen....period. Bad choice to vote for her. Homosexuality is wrong. If the glove doesnt fit, you must acquit.

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GrimmReality — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:53:53 GMT

Huckabee may or may not be suffering from mental retardation. Go ahead and nominate him! NONE of the DEms have shown me anything but lip service. WE ARE DOOMED!!!!

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Ty, ff, ca — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:57:36 GMT

Dee, I cannot believe you are actually crediting clinton's dem majority to blind, gender-following, uninformed women. Let's rewind to the 1950s, shall we. You would like that very much wouldn't you?

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Richard Shull, Firth, Idaho — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:57:41 GMT

And if she wins, can we have our furniture back in the white houise, and re imprison those felons freed by her hubby?

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Pax Clearwater,FL — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:09:00 GMT

I am eagerly awaiting the next Republican sex scandal. I am sure there is more to come. Ahhhhhh its just so lovely

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Tulip Tampa Fl — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:10:45 GMT

Oh HP time to watch O'Reilly and get your new talking points. Oh and be careful of the lesbian gangs

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Kevin Santa Rosa California — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:29:41 GMT

Kucinich may not have voted for the Iraq war, but more troops died under Clinton than Bush Jr. and he voted in favor of "Nation Building" and "Police Actions" that resulted in these deaths -- he is a hypocrite.

Our best bet is Dr. Ron Paul -- unfortunately the only way to get him on the RNC is if you decide that "right" over "might" is so important that you would be willing to register Republican to ensure he gets elected -- it's that important.

Peace

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Ida Brown — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:32:09 GMT

Who are any of us to think we know all of the answers any better than those in office? Why do we think there can be peace in the world, when our families can't even get along?

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sam, los angeles — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:40:15 GMT

wake up people. the war was a huge mistake. irakis were victimizied. americans are dying for no reason. it is a one man war. get this jerk out of office and replace him a moral president who value human life and feels the pain of the suffering. time for a change and democrats are the better of the two evils.

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Lee Holmes — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:00:23 GMT

Sam. Democrats got more Americans killed in the last century than have Republicans. For the best and worst reasons. The real fear,unarticluated by any of the Democrats at the debate tonight,[though Biden was clearly trying to get his shots in on the subject],is that no-one knows what the post-retreat Iraq will look like other than attempting to divine if the deaths will be in the hundreds of thousands or in the millions. Which is why Darfur has taken on a more interesting light as the Democrats,assuming these will be victorious in 08,will have more than one example of genocide to deal with. One appears to be regional[Darfur region]. The other,will expand to drag other nations into an ever-growing conflict which will again include the US.

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Andrew Rivera Portland Oregon — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:10:50 GMT

We are not a nation of cowards! GW wants to make everybody afraid(or should I say cowardly cons)but this nation was built on the backs of heroes not a bunch of George Bushes. Like my predecessors I say bring them on if they want to fight but I damn sure am not willing to get pulled into a suckers fight like we are now in. Only a spoiled rich kid would be stupid enough to walk into this calamity. It comes from not living in the real world and being pampered all of your life. We are Americans, not cowards that go into countries that we don't belong in.

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ethel — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:30:45 GMT

I am tired of them pushing Hillary. Obama did well tonight. The focus groups stated Obama did well. I need one question answered why is the media pushing Hillary. I always thought the media was supposed to be fair. This election they are proving anything but fair.

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Mike Lee NH — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:52:24 GMT

I fully believe the American people will wake up from their coma and realize that choosing a Democrat is a mistake of large proportion. This why: If you are complaining about the war now you will be angry as hell if a Dem gets in office, as they will not get any jobs done, as they have not so far in Congress, and they are the majority. If you are angry now about Health care, you will be even more so with a Dem, as they will take your tax money and give it to undeserving or the rich, which they have done for decades. Mad yet? If you vote a Democrat you will realize that your enthusiasm for change was only a reflection of a candidate to get you to vote for them. Continue to live in an illusion and the next 4 years will be a nightmare.