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Students at UNF — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:16:12 GMT

Hillary will be our next president-for 8 yrs. She will be even better than her husband. Go Hillary!

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diane — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:28:31 GMT

Do not overestimate Clinton. You guys are so anxious for a Hillary coronation you are overplaying your hand. it is the middle of Sept. You expect instant impact. This is a marathon and no one is going to jump just because you guys are bored.
Do not underestimate Obama or Edwards. there is plenty going on under the radar and nothing is going to happen right this instant.
If the 24 cycle demands so much, why doesn't the media do something like doing indepth looks at issues and the candidates instead of snap snap.

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Grace, NY — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:40:15 GMT

Dann also watches local Iowa TV so you don't have to. On Friday's edition of Iowa Press (Midwestern cousin of MTP -- a TV bible for newbie Iowa politicos and reporters), it was clear that the CW among the long-time gurus is that Hillary Clinton is in a solid place here in the state. The Register's Yepsen said that Edwards is "kind of flat," and we already know how he feels about Barack Obama from his "big loser" column last week. The AP's Mike Glover also made the somewhat

And I would trust YOUR analysis WHY......

How confident is Clinton? She's missing far fewer Senate votes than Obama.

Maybe its because she is OLD ( traveling gets to you after awhile)

How confident is Clinton? She's missing far fewer Senate votes than Obama.

Nothing new he stated it long ago. he has always said "they had a seat at the table just not all the chairs"

In addition, Sunday’s Columbia State says it “stands by its reporting as accurate” that Jesse Jackson said Obama was “acting like he’s white” because of a tepid response to the “Jena Six” case. The paper wraps what its coverage with what it calls “The Jesse Jackson fallout.”

I've always been curious, If Jackson said this why NO one else has come forward to say they heard it too!!!

I prefer to listen and read ( and corrected your slanted analysis) for myself. Thank you very much.

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Times UP / AZ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:55:50 GMT

By the time election day gets here, the old hag will be a worn out Washington Paper Hanging hag. We are already sick Of her , wait till you start pukeing on your keep board!

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Jack, Concord, NH — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:03:24 GMT

Like the Tortoise and the Hare. Speed breeds blinded ambition. The slow and steady win the race. Never doubt the obvious. Clinton is a fad, and she will fade away eventually. Don't overestimate 'over confidence', it is sure sign of failure.

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Susan, Miami — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:07:48 GMT

Seems to me Hillary is growing stronger as her attacks increase, just like her husband. She was quite impressive during her interviews and is intelligent and tough and sounds ready to run our country to me. Shes one of those folks that is powerful, yet openminded and doesn't take crap from anybody. Can't wait til election day.

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Crystal — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:08:19 GMT

You are doing a great injustice to count out Senator Obama. Obama is a very smart, charismatic individual who has been consistent in this race.I was a Clinton supporter but with her vote on that, on top of her mimicking the healthcare policy of Edwards and Obama, her continually changing her mind to fit her audience, it is really get ridiculous.
I don't really know what ideas she has b/c she just says what people want to hear!! And her branding her experience, if she is counting being first lady and being privy to her husbands ideas then heck, I guess we need to hold off and wait for Monica Lewinsky's entry to the race b/c looks to me like he shared more information with her than he did his wife.

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American Voter — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:21:03 GMT

The Clinton's were scum bags then & they're scum bags still.

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Susan, Miami — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:22:42 GMT

Obama is a great person but is not ready to take on the viciousness of the republican smear machine. Sad, but true and that is our political situation now, thanks to the repubs. Vote democratic.

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CitizenJ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:28:58 GMT

"I think I've proven that I not only can survive them but surpass them."

I thought the Republicans beat her in the 90s. Maybe she meant the fact that she got elected to the Senate in a blue state with the last name of Clinton. That really showed those nasty Republicans. Or maybe she meant all of the key legislation she has passed in the Senate.

Side note: I wonder how many people there are out there who aren't really paying attention and hear that Clinton is running and think that it is Bill who is running again. They have to be out there, I know it.

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Aslam, Corona, California — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:31:06 GMT

I think clinton will be better choice pluse she will have support from bill clinton not like BUSH and BUSH we had. Its hard to say he is real man with his giggle :P
Aslam
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Blue state baby — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:33:17 GMT

I second what Susan just said! (10:22)

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Straight up /AZ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:40:49 GMT

Vote Democratic would be like going to a circus. The clowns with their red noses caused from getting too close to the real ass while kissing ass, white faces caused from being a professional liar, big shoes , a sign of empty ego, baggy clothes, used to hide their Washington Paper Hanging self serving agenda's.

Well , bring on the Elephants, there is the same shit again.

Is the a leader who wants the office of the President??? Step foward!!!!!!

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JohnG — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:46:03 GMT

AMC- ANYONE BUT CLINTON, but not obama

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Christine, Columbia, MD — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:50:13 GMT

Obama is my choice!! I am so sick of hearing about Hillary. I think the press are over-estimating her popularity because they want to see a showdown between Hillary and the Republican candidate. We need better press coverage with less spin from everyone. Obama can bring this country together. That is what we need. No more polarizing figures who will divide and keep dividing this country. Go Obama.

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AOWaytogoOhio — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:50:38 GMT

I think its don't UNDERESTIMATE Clinton is what you wanted to say. The Clintons must never be underestimated. Thats what drives the repubs out of their skulls.

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Straight ? AZ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:56:49 GMT

What has the Past taught us About the Clintons.

He was a small town hick, a perverted sick sexual addict, kissed who ever's ass which would move him up the chain, A trained liar ""good for his ego".

She was what? and today what? She does ride the coat tails of those who have alwways scorned what America is. She has so much Hidden agenda , no one knows what will come out of those baggy suits she wares, and it realy is meaningless to console your my over how stupid act to a fad. In today and gone tomorrow. Her candle burned out when she teamed with a dog and a liar..

But isn't that what Washington Paper Hangers have for a resume???

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desmoines democrat — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:57:30 GMT

David Yepsen is held up by the national media as Iowa's all knowing political sage. Yepsen, is employed by the state's most respected and largest newspaper, but his political prognosticating record is nothing to brag about. In the early summer of 04 he wrote several columns that Iowa was safe for Kerry, that Bush shouldn't waste his time campaigning in the state because he had no chance etc. Guess what Bush won Iowa. Until very close to the 06 election he (and many others) thought Jim Nussle would be Iowa's next Governor. Nussle lost to Culver by over 100,000 votes. In 04 he did not hedge his bets and say a Kerry upset was possible (not likely- he didn't predict it) until after the Register's poll released two days before the caucus. And after Kerry trounced Dean and Gephardt, and Edwards finished a strong second, Yepsen was the first to claim that the reason Dean and Gephardt did poorly was because Iowans rejected their late negative campaign attacks. There was no basis for that opinion, it was his guess (and a poor one at that) and the national media hung on to it as gospel. It had no basis in fact. And it is now the "official reason" for the down fall of Dean and Gephardt in Iowa! In 04 (and again today)the media believed the Iowa polls, even though they should have known you can't predict caucus results based upon polling random registered Democrats, because of the inherent problems in obtaining a proper polling sample in a caucus versus a primary or general election. Yepsen failed to notice prior to the caucus how few Gephardt supporters in 88 were supporting him in 04. That should have been a major warning that his support in Iowa was weak. It went unnoticed by the "God of Iowa politics". The real story behind Gephardt's Iowa showing is in his failure to retain a large segment of his 88 supporters. (we aren't just talking about a few people, were talking about people with leadership positions in his 88 campaign) Gephardt had little support among Iowa caucus goers, because he was the wars biggest cheerleader. That was his problem, and it existed through out the race, not something that was just discovered by us in December of 03. He polled well because of name recognition (which is what happens when your polling sample is of random registered Democrats which includes up to 80% non-caucus going democrats), and because he is well liked, but activist knew he helped draft, and push through the war resolution, he was seen as in bed with the WH. His pro- war ads hurt him more than any negative ad against him, or that he launched. Activists ( a large % of caucus goers) weren't supporting him at any time in the campaign. Dean was never the front runner he was built up to be. He had the largest number of committed supporters until late December, when undecided caucus goers started to decide. But what Yepsen failed to understand (and the national media because they buy into Yepsen as the expert)is that Dean's support did not grow in any measurable amount from August on. Why when he was getting so much coverage (close to Clinton coverage today)did he not gain additional support. If you asked his volunteers from the fall of 03 you'd find out there was a large amount of(almost overwhelming)"anyone but Dean" sentiment among caucus goers. (similar to the ABC factor today "anyone but Clinton") They had rejected Dean (long before the negative ads), but hadn't decided between the remaining candidates.

It is possible that Clinton could win Iowa, I wouldn't place any money on it. It is just as likely that she could do no better than Gephardt did in 04 (4th) but I wouldn't put money on that. I would be willing to bet a months wage that she finishes between those two places.

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rey navarrao, stockton calif. — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:00:16 GMT

Oh, Crystal whoever you are, I'm not sure what's your breakfast but you must be one of those whose brain that was affected by o-zone layer. You're disgusted. If you would like to express comments and do it in a professional way. I bet you had more degrading experience.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:01:22 GMT

I saw Hillary Clinton interviewed by FOX's Chris Wallace on YouTube. She was incredibly persuasive in that interview, bright, strong, articulate, a real leader. I could see her as President. Funny how a hostile interviewer can bring out the best in a candidate. (Don't get mad. I can also see Obama, Edwards, Dodd, Biden and Richardson as President!)Go Dems!

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Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:01:47 GMT

Straightup so make up your mind already and get off the stinken fence. who is it you are leaning toward voting?quit crying and make up your mind.

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Risa Caerdwe;; — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:04:41 GMT

I love you Mrs. Clinton!!!!

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csh, IL — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:09:09 GMT

Diane – Do not overestimate Hillary? The ground is littered with people who underestimated her – remember how we were told repeatedly that she could never be elected to a US senate seat from a state she never lived in?

My favorite post from the haters is the one identifying Hillary as a “fad”. She’s been the most famous woman in the world for continuous 15 years – hardly a “fad” by any definition.

She will be the nominee and anyone who underestimates how strong and smart she will be as our candidate obviously knows little about her and her history.

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Kwame, Brooklyn, New York — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:13:25 GMT

I greatly respect Sen. Clinton, I am from Brooklyn and have watched her career from a far, I believe that for the times in which we live today we need a President that can build a new majority in the House as well as the Senate. The Clintons do a fabulous job of getting themselves elected, but have a proven track record of losing the congress. These next two election in 08 and in 2010 are two important to us to allow the Clintons to set us up for failure again. After all it was becuase of their mis-deeds that we lost the congress in 94, we cant let that happen again.

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Kendell Roberts — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:16:05 GMT

Amy - I saw Hillary Clinton interviewed by FOX's Chris Wallace on YouTube. She was incredibly persuasive in that interview, bright, strong, articulate, a real leader.

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Did Hillary keep shaking her head throughout the interview and cackle with laughter when asked about her vote to approve the war?

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Crystal Chandelier — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:19:22 GMT

Crystal // I guess we need to hold off and wait for Monica Lewinsky's entry to the race b/c looks to me like he shared more information with her than he did his wife. //

Seems you are not aware that Bill Clinton is not running for President. It is Hillary.

Also, I believe the Republicans have the market cornered on sex. See former Rep.Mark Foley, former Rep. Kolbe, Sen. David Vitter, Sen. Larry Craig and of course Rev. Ted Haggard
They also have the market covered on sleaze. See Jack Abramoff, Randy “Duke” Cunningham and Sen. Ted Stevens.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:43:18 GMT

Sometimes I wonder how some people on here would respond if, for 15+ years, nearly every single move they made and word they uttered was critiqued by the press, by the politicians and by the public. How would you respond if your private marital troubles became fodder for the tabloids? How would you respond if each and every one of your personal accomplishments were challenged, over and over? How would you respond if your character was assassinated in print, day after day, month after month, year after year?

I doubt many people would have responded with as much grace as Hillary has. I don't know if she is the best candidate for president, but I know one thing for sure - Hillary is a fighter, and she is as tough as they come. She's had to be.

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Dennis Chave Phoenix, Arizona — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:46:57 GMT

Hillary is a winner and they(the republicans) cant stand it that the Democrats have a politician that can complete a whole sentence. Could you imagine another 4 years with W. Or any other out of touch ignorant Republican. Get it grip this time America vote for intelligence with intelligence.

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H P Boston — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:48:08 GMT

Great post Crystal and crystal clear.
WOW Senator Clinton was awesome this weekend.
Even David Brooks the repuke reporter was impressed he said she was Presidential, he said it 5 times!!!!

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Dennis Chavez Phoenix, Arizona — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:49:47 GMT

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Reg Delano — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:03:33 GMT

I am dismayed that the serious reflections of Senator Clinto were reduced to the mindless mantra which have served to vilify her. I would have wished for a measured response to what she actually said and refutations based upon public documents from the Congress or a gaff which she might have made on the stump. Short of that,the litany of comments appearing in your article are simply unfortunate remarks wanting for substance.

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MK,MO — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:07:29 GMT

csh, IL / you say clinton is 'strong and smart' but most people think she comes across as disingenuous and dishonest, I don't believe most people hate hillary they just see her for what she is and believe better choices are available

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j qberry herndon, wv — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:21:58 GMT

If Hillary can't keep her own man faithful and then lies for him when confronted over his sex escapades, why would anyone think she would be able to have loyalty from her staff, cabinet, or anyone else....and would she also lie to protect them????PLEASE.....learn how to keep your 'ol man's weapon where it should be before you think you can be in charge of our military!

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j qberry herndon, wv — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:22:36 GMT

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Robert, Concord, NH — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:28:20 GMT

Those who say they want a "CLINTON" back in the White House are either naive, blind, or forgetful. Those who don't see that she has no business experiance, nothing more than a coat-tail to hang on to, and a self righteous indulgant dream of illusionary lies made from huge errors in judgement better get their head on straight. You got time, just do it.

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bb — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:41:25 GMT

No, MK you are the one being dishonest. You hate her for being a strong female. Fess up. Disengenuous and dishonest? I think not.

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F StLouis — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:44:42 GMT

So it sounds like the little woman Hillary is scaring the crapola out of the many insecure and "Im ascared of girls cuz I'll get cooties" crowd- dem and independent and repub males in the USA.

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Becky Alvarez Atlanta Georgia — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:47:55 GMT

I wish folks would get off the "lobbiest money" train. If more people would watch C-Span and not other so called news networks, they would see that there are hundreds of "lobbiest's" that work for issues that affect millions of Americans' like affordable healthcare, consumer protections from dangerous foods to lead based paints on kids toys. All lobbiests are not fighting for the same things. I agree that they all have too much access to Congress with ability for person to person meetings but I would wager that every American has benefited in the last 30 years from some lobbying group. As for the sincerity of Ms. Clinton explaining her vote for the authorization to go to war. Memories seem to be lacking here...does anyone beside me remember the talk of "mushroom clouds" by everyone including Ms. Rice, Mr. Cheney, Mr. Bush as often and publicly as was possible. Those messges being delivered by the administration scared the bejesus out of me, having lived in Tampa (SAC Command) during the Cuban Missle Crisis. We would have4 been a first strike city. I would've voted the same way given the info
given to Congress.

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Kaiser Edmond, Riverdale, GA — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:55:04 GMT

Until she says the magic words, "The vote to give the President the authority to attack Iraq was a mistake", she will not get my vote, my wife's vote, my three daughter's vote, my two son's vote (yes they are all over the age of 18), their spouse's votes, and anybody else that I can influence, family members, Booster Club where I serve as president, city-wide youth football league where I serve as VP, Sunday School Men's Class that I teach, etc. In the mean time it's Obama. And Edwards is my second choice. The reality is that while she leads in polls, the majority of her support is lukewarm. Which means when we get into the thick of things funny things can and will happen. If she is the nominee it is likely to hurt our chances to maintain/increase control of Congress. The Clintons are divisive and we will have to replay all the "Stuff" we went through in the nineties. Sorry, Ain't drinking the Kool-Aid yet.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:57:33 GMT

MK - I disagree. I think most people's image of Hillary is based on the consistent criticism she has received for the last 15 years. I know many people who are quick to say Hillary is a bitch and Hillary is this or that, but when pressed to give specifics, they can't. I'm not sure people put aside their preconceived notions of what Hillary is about and actually judge her on who she is now and what she offers now, rather than who she was when she first entered the White House.

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bardonaut, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:59:32 GMT

This Democrat will never under any circumstances vote for Hillary. Who she is running against is irrelevant; with all due respect to Mr. Obama, Hillary is Bush III not Bush-lite.

The current popularity of Hillary among Democrats proves only one thing: that Democrats continue to be addicted to losing. Maybe nominating Edwards scares Democrats because watching the public overwhelmingly elect a Dem with HUGE coattails would force us to confront our own failed philosophy of a moronic American public.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:01:24 GMT

Kendall: "Did Hillary keep shaking her head throughout the interview and cackle with laughter when asked about her vote to approve the war?"

No, but she did answer his questions about her vote in a manner I found acceptable. You want to hold Hillary Clinton, first term Democratic Senator and wife of Republican hated Bill accountable for not being able to stop George Bush and the accendant Republicans? I was at a pre-invasion protest rally and I was surrounded by young people and very old people in tie-dye and Birkenstocks, but no middle class guys in suits or ladies in heels. The American people need to own up to the authoritarian streak that caused them to support Bush. Hillary would have been committing political hari kari to vote against the war; remember Dean? And how's Kuscinach doing in the polls?

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Pat, Huntington, NY — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:15:25 GMT

To all the knee-jerking Hillary-haters posting to this blogg, I have one thing to say: "There you go again!" -R. Reagan, pres. debates with J. Carter.

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Bee — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:29:48 GMT

Democrats will be making the biggest mistake of their life if they nominate Clinton. It seems most HRC supporter are so infactuated with the name "Clinton". Can't you guys think for a moment by your self instead of listening to buch of pundicts.

This alone is a winning formula for the republican Bush-Clinton-Clinton-Bush-Bush- ????. If you democrats think this won't play out in the general election, think again.

If she win the nomination(which i doubt), the republican candidate will beat her 100%. This is no UK, Spain and France where monarchy rules. This is United State of America. I want to be free from Bush-Clinton Dynasty.

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Sierra, SF — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:30:07 GMT

Dennis Chavez: '..Could you imagine another 4 years with W. Or any other out of touch ignorant Republican......'

Dennis, that's what you'll get if you vote for Hillary !!
Hillary and her husband are 'Republican lite'.
They support NAFTA, 'free trade' (sic), out sourcing, WTO and sending our jobs overseas.

We can do better, Dennis !!

Hillary is well programmed.
But, she's apparently afraid to take unfiltered questions in Iowa.
Why is that, Dennis ?
What is she afraid of ?
This sounds like a Bush/Rove technique, doesn't it, Dennis ?

Obama/Edwards '08
TURN THE PAGE

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David Jacobson, Durham North Carolina — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:31:57 GMT

It is becoming increasingly clear that Hilary is the Democrat's only reasonable choice for the general election. Obama's problem is lack of experience. The reality of that problem has become apparent several times during the campaign. As he has struggled to improve his position, Edwards has increasingly looked like a demagogue. Hilary has needed to make some compromises with the left. But increasingly she looks like someone who can lead the country.

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floyd harvey, los angeles,ca — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:41:45 GMT

MSNBC is a BIAS network. They are a PRO-Hiliary network. Just look how they report. She was chewed up and exposed on the Meet The Press interview. They brought things that no other Hiliary Pundent has. They exposed her for not only being for the WAR but for voting against any legislation that would have prevented this in the beginning. She also lied when she said she voted to CONDEMN Move-on.org. She also invested in Contractors in Iraq and stoped once she decided to run for President to avoid a conflict in interest. (This is the SAME WAR that she was against.) You have to do more research before you vote. If you go by MSNBC or CNN, you will be sorry. They are NO better than FOX. In regard to the polls, they are false. Most of these polls, both DEM and REP, do not include all the candidates. When they call, they give you a limited selection. This is why RON PAUL, Dennis K. and other barely register national yet win most the the debates and straw polls. I will bring this up as a question on the YOU-TUBE debate, but it is a shame. This is the type of Democracy that we are trying to imposed on other countries? IT's time to WAKE UP.

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Kristian O — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:56:50 GMT

If it's true that the SEIU Dems gave the nod to Edwards in a straw poll following last weeks audition, then that is bad news for Hillary and Obama. The more you try to suppress, the more tenacious they become and harder to deny. Watch out folks. The Clintonistas pushed the panic button and hit all the talk shows because of the Hsu Scandal. Not even God can convince me to the contrary.

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Susan King, Mount Prospect, IL — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:57:12 GMT

Extremely proud of Senator Clinton, and looking forward to calling her Madame President. She is a trailblazer for women everywhere. Her confidence visibly grows each day. How exciting to be living in these interesting times when I woman will finally be elected President. Also I will take no small amount of delight at watching RWW's heads explode when Bill moves back into the White House.

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John S, Pocatello, Idaho — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:59:02 GMT

I am so "done" with both parties. I don't want spin from either side. I want evidence-based government with reasoned, unemotional, transparent decisionmaking. Check out http://www.policyhub.gov.uk/downloads/JerryLeeLecture1202041.pdf. It just might be possible!!!

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Andy, Des Moines, IA — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:59:45 GMT

I believe that if we Democrats give Mrs. Clinton the nomination she will win. However, I think this is only because the Republicans and (more importantly)GW are hated so much. I don't think she can win again in 2012. So if we Democrats are satisfied with only four years in the White House she's a sure bet. I want real change. America wants real change. Hillary is not change. She is nothing but the same old thing. She can't even come up with her own Healthcare plan and who knows where she stands on troop levels in Iraq. Lets think beyond the here and now. Let's stop buying the pandoring by the same people. And lets remeber that the "god 'ol days" of the 90's will never come back like some people wish just because there is another Pres. Clinton. If Clinton gets '08, prepare for Jeb in '12.

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Gerry Merritt — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:07:51 GMT

It does appear that Hillary Clinton is on her way to the Democratic nomination and an eight-year say at the White House as the President. It is in no part a small thing that George Bush has so wonderfully and skillfully torpedoed his own presidency that has placed Hillary on the glide path she is on today. The skills and abilities that we need are the ones Hillary is displaying: a keen understanding of the modern US polity and an ability to get along with the US public, from both red and blue states. Bush has made so many careless errors and has so completely undermined the legitimate need for security for US interest in the world that it does appear that even the ‘military-industrial complex’ is now supporting Hillary Clinton for president. What a change from just a few years ago when the GOP was the stalwart of corporate world domination; now the wife of the man who brought the world NAFTA is poised to become the most powerful person on the planet.

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Scott Nicholson, Seattle, Wa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:07:53 GMT

To those who vehemently dislike Sen. Hillary Clinton(or hatred towards anyone for that matter): In my experience of examining myself and others, emotional reactionary responses have more to with yourself than the person you're reacting to. It seems to me that this hatred transcends her and reflects some sort of anger, perhaps a legitimate anger. If you discover and analyze this anger, you can resolve it in a more productive and just way. I mean, who wants to be angry all the time.

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Fartleks — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:08:01 GMT

Hillary Clinton is the next President of the United States. Period! The vile comments made about her are generally (not always) from misogynist individuals who would NEVER vote for a woman anyway. I'm a male voter living in the South and Hillary has crushed her competition in each debate - and she's getting stronger every day. Come Jan 2009 we will all say - MADAME PRESIDENT! I love it!

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jjg, ms — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:08:42 GMT

jqberry - "keep her own man faithful" ???

What cave did you just crawl out of? How is she in any way responsible for his actions? If you were a decent individual - regardless of political leanings - you would feel sad for what was most likely a very embarrassing, sad and traumatic time.

Shameful and ignorant.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:12:57 GMT

jqberry - So when your spouse cheats on you, is it okay for me to come over and point fingers at you? Thank you for once again demonstrating the idiocy underlying much of the negative sentiment towards Hillary.

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Walter Ryder,Oakdale,NY — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:15:12 GMT

If Hillary is so savy why didn't she get rid of Bill before deciding to run?He is still a major obstacle.I perish the thought of him being back in the White House.Wally

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ed klein — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:15:18 GMT

Are you MAN enough to vote for a woman for Pres.?

(But i would like her to stop the "faith talk."
Religious belief is not
a requirement for office.)

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:18:32 GMT

Kristian - What exactly is the problem with Hillary going on the talk show circuit this weekend? Was it illegal? Was it improper? Was she violating someone else's rights? I don't get it. Even if it was damage control, so what? Damage control is as natural to all of these people as breathing is. You don't get far in politics without knowing how to spin.

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bb — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:24:18 GMT

Hillary will kick ass on election day and all the repubs and women haters will burst into flames! Oh the fireworks!

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ed klein — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:28:46 GMT

Are you MAN enough to vote for a woman for Pres.?

(But i would like her to stop the "faith talk."
Religious belief is not
a requirement for office.)

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R. Ione, Alabama — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:47:43 GMT

I really don't understand all the hoopla surrounding HRC. It was bad enough when her husband was elected to two terms - now to have her in the WH w/him behind the scenes? Come on people wake up! This country has a two party system: politicians and voters. Make a difference vote smart. Look at their history, experience and the way they voted. Don't believe what you hear on television - it's all twisted to the politics of who pays the most for the ads.

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H P Boston — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:01:46 GMT

Brilliant! Senator Clinton was absolutely outstanding on every talk show this Sunday.
She is thoughtful, articulate and totally knowledgeable about domestic and foreign circumstances.
She is our next President. If only that would happen tomorrow the world would rejoice.
Every Democrat should thank their lucky stars that she is able and willing to serve a country that has so humiliated her. She has lived in a gold fish bowl for years and still has survived. The lies and made up stories that did not have any basis in fact are not hers. If there are real Democrats out there that can not vote for her so be it. She does not need your vilification only your silence. Please do not vote for anyone as you are to far gone and will believe lies and are to lazy to seek truth. Hillary is not responsible for any ones actions only her own.
Trolls and stupid people please do not vote. We had enough stupid people responsible for the killer in the WH now, look what you did you airheads, NEVER vote again.

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Lyndon — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:03:38 GMT

Thank God, a president who can restore honesty and integrity to the White House, after 8 years of lies, war for oil, blood-stained Halliburton,"I don't recall" Gonzales, etc.

Give me a hot affair any day over this bunch of scum.

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H P Boston — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:07:09 GMT

Kristian not to worry there is no God. Take a look see at the WH and a trip to Iraq. There is hell on earth but you are shit out luck in the God department!
Oh and the goodness of man..real short supply there also.

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Yaksa, Richland, WA — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:10:01 GMT

I would NEVER vote for Hillary. If no other reason - she openly scorned all of the US Military personnel assigned to the White House while she and her husband occupied the building. She even went so far as to demand that Military personnel not wear uniforms around her. Her total lack of respect for this country and those who serve to defend it is sickening.

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Kris, Maine — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:20:57 GMT

Hillary and Bill! They were great in the 90's and they'll be even better this time.

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What's she done? — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:23:53 GMT

In two posts Carrie, Eastern Iowa wrote
"Hillary is a fighter, and she is as tough as they come. She's had to be." &
"I know many people who are quick to say Hillary is a bitch and Hillary is this or that, but when pressed to give specifics, they can't. "

I agree many people hate her are irrational. The qualities listed as reasons they hate Hillary, she shares with Condi, or Liddy Dole, who most Hillary haters love.

I agree most Hillary hate is unfair. But what I don't understand either is blind love or devotion to her. All these posts, for months from so many of her supporters who say she's the most experienced, she's most qualified, she's most intelligent (I doubt that, she's the only Democratic candidate who flunked the DC bar exam, I'm sure its hard, and I don't question she's intelligent, but I don't think she'd smarter than the rest of the Democratic field), and yet they never support those statements.

1. what makes Hillary so strong? I'm not saying she isn't, but whats the basis for the statement.
2. What is her experience, specifically? I agree she's been in the Senate 6 years 8 months, and was First lady, but if you count the first lady, what did she accomplish as 1st lady. The only thing she tried to accomplish, health care reform, she failed miserably, and cost Democrats the House and Senate in 04.
3. Please name one major, or even minor legislative accomplishment of Hillary's in the Senate. Not a bill that she signed on as a co-sponsor, unless she was an original co-sponsor, and actually worked to get it passed.

If someone can please actually provide a legitimate basis to support Hillary as the most experienced, qualified I will re-think my opposition to her as the Democratic nominee, and work hard to try and elect her.

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Carol Fasano — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:24:26 GMT

Hillary is the frontrunner because she is the BEST, MOST QUALIFIED, MOST BRILLIANT, MOST EXPERIENCED OF ALL THE OTHER CANDIDATES!!! Hillary will not only win the nomination but she will be our next president! Our FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT!!!!! Hillary is the first former First Lady to hold public office and she will be the first woman to break that glass ceiling and FINALLY a woman will be the President of the United States of America!!!

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maggie — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:48:53 GMT

It's really great that she is spending all new york tax payers money that she get for being a senator, by ignoring NY while she runs for president! I wish I could get paid like that. How many of us know of jobs where we can get a couple hundred thousand for a job that we don't show up for cause we are cruising the country! Obviously she knew she was going to run for President so why waste our time begging for senate votes?

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Franco — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:16:04 GMT

The up-shod of this story is that she appeared and said really nothing. Fielded questions but answered none of them.
And for this ability she should be elected President??? I can dig up any number of corpses from any number of cemeteries across the United States who can perform equally as well.

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Leonard Stewart, Bowie,MD — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:21:24 GMT

This may sound a bit premature.. but there is a lot of ground to cover between now and the New Hampshire primaries and the Iwo cacuses, and I think it too early to handicap the horse race yet. Clinton, Obama, and Edwards all have flaws, and they have good points as well. What it comes down too, (I think at least) is the vision for the future that each envisions, and I have yet to see one. Now perhaps I have not been studying this as mush as I should, but it seems that Obama is taking more about vision than Clinton. Edwards is kind of in the middle. I will be interested if we have a debate where the issues of the day (race, crime, gasoline and oil) and how a change in direction under their leadership may or may not impact them, and in turn the country. Such an exchange would not only refreshing, it might shed some light on the differences that each candidate hopes to institute to get us from wht sad state of ntional discourse we are in. Oh by the way, I favor Obama st this time, but my mind is still open. I just know we have GOT to da better than what we have now

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Kim, California — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:23:38 GMT

Are we really ready for a post menopausal woman to be the leader of America??? Its not the right time to put a woman in office, sorry it is the truth....

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Regence Contractor, Austin, TX — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:28:45 GMT

Why do the Republicans hate the Clintons so much? They spent millions of dollars of public money to persecute the Clintons over a private land deal in Arkansas. They say President Bill Clinton is a sex addict or whatever, but they are totally silent about their own people's DEVIANT sexual behavior (boys, restrooms, etc). I, too, thought that Hilary Clinton was very Presidential in her apprearances. While her opponents make jokes about Bill Clinton being the "first lady". They keep on bringing up the MoveOn ad about "Betray Us", but have been totally silent about the totally false and malicious "Swift Boat" attacks on Kerry, even though they paid a fine of approximately $300,000 to the FEC. Do we want the country to be run by the petty, negative Republicans?

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End This War — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:42:35 GMT

You know by this being later in september, this really doesn`t mean that she will be president.
This is still 2007, just like J. Kerry they ( the Repukes) mat elect her just to let her fall. HRC will not be president. She gets more media coverage than all the other candidates, I guess cause she`s a woman. They are pushing her on the American people, HRC this HRC that..........What I don`t get is why are some you not seeing that she is just a Repuke in drag/Democrats clothing, feeding more lies to the American people. She flip flops all over the place, can`t make up her mind unless someone says something that she likes that when it becomes her idea.
Please this woman can`t make a decision with if you gave her only one choice.

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

David Jacobson

Obama/Edwards '08
TURN THE PAGE

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Franco; Illinois — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:47:46 GMT

So lets see...She appeared on all these outlets, said nothing of substance; fielded numerous questions, but answered none of them directly.
And for this she should be elected President??? I can dig any number of corpses, from any number of cemeteries across the United States who can perform equally as well!

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Al / Huntington — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:48:57 GMT

If the American people actually believe that Hillary Clinton is the best we can do for President than we deserve all the criticism that we get from other countries. She is by no stretch of the imagination ready or capable of running this country. If history repeats itself what kind of scandal will she get involved in. What we need now is a strong and moral person who can lead with only one agenda on his mind, to make this country stronger than it ever was. A few too many dead friends behind her and Bill for my taste.

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Dan — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:13:09 GMT

Dear Floyd, I think you've lost your mind !!! Hillary handled herself very well with Tim Russert on Sunday.

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Cal. Chico, CA — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:19:55 GMT

I watched a lot of the Hillary coverage on Sunday and I have to say I am very impressed. She is smart, articulate, and running a strong mainstream campaign. After 8 years of The Beverly Hillbillies in the White House it's nice to actually hear from someone who has a clue. I think she'll make a great president.

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Robert, Union City, NJ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:22:34 GMT

j q berry: Your cracking me up man. The idea that a woman is responsible for her husbands philandering is ludicrous. I bet you think that rape victims are women who "asked for it".

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Mike, Detroit, Mich. — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:23:53 GMT

Crystal (no address given): You're funny! I like it! You say you're a former Hillary supporter in your first para, then you bring up Lewinsky in the next! Written like a true astroturfer! Piece of advice: if you want people to think you were swayed by her voting, don't suddenly throw in something a long-time Republican would say. Stick to today's Hillary-bashing script.

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Linda S, Bedminster, NJ — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:32:19 GMT

I am so offended by women who want to say they are proud of Hillary because she is such a strong woman. She is an opportunist and a dissembler. She changed her name from Rodham to Clinton and back so many times it made me dizzy. It just depended on what face she thought would get her or Bill the votes. She and Bill have lowered the standard for honor and truth and for respect to the office of presidency, to the military and to the public. Her meddling in health care without even a willingness to have any physician on her advisory committe is what derailed a health care system that was much stronger then than now. Her input lead to Medicare ruling that have forced the closing of the majority of the charity and public hospitals that once provided excellent care despite your ability to pay. Her self serving cynicism means that she has no loyalty to the country, its people or the military. Anyone who actually listens to what she says rather than cheering at the rhetoric will notice she contradicts herself depending on what serves her. Her dishonesty is exceeded only by her gall. If she is the president we deserve God help us. If she is to represent women I am ashamed.

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john doa, Sunnyside, Wa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:49:01 GMT

I am fed up with all those critics who are trying(but not succeding)to put the Clinton's down, After all former President Clinton was alot better president than Bush, even with all his defects (and tell me who doesn't have any?) he was much better than the one we have now! My vote is still for Hilary 100% and I know she will be one hell-of-a- presidenta!!!

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Franco; Illinois — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:56:26 GMT

All the talk today has been about free-speech and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's invitation to Coumbia University.

HERE'S A FREESPEECH PEARL FROM HRC-LAND: Early this summer, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign for president learned that the men’s magazine GQ was working on a story the campaign was sure to hate: an account of infighting in Hillaryland.

So Clinton’s aides pulled a page from the book of Hollywood publicists and offered GQ a stark choice: Kill the piece, or lose access to planned celebrity coverboy Bill Clinton. GQ capitulated ---SOURCE: politico.com

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Susan King, Mount Prospect, IL — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:58:35 GMT

I commented on this article earlier today and came back to read additional comments. There is no doubt about it; we are the most politically polarized we have been in our country's history, and combine that with a lot of people who are terrified of a female President, and blammo, here's what you get: Very polarized comments. Some intelligent; others just insulting. And as I read the comments I chuckled because it's so obvious those commenters who said "I would never vote for her" and made rude personal attacks about Hillary would never vote for a democrat anyway. Big deal. It's pretty much the same whereever you read out there on the internet.

The only question is whether conservatives would sooner vote for a candidate who doesn't represent their values (such as Guiliani or McCain or Thompson) purely in a desperate effort to defeat Hillary Clinton. Casting aside their deep deep concerns about premarital sex, extramarital sex, gay sex, upsidedown sex, etc. I think if value voters DO flipflop and vote for someone with an unsavory past and non-conservative beliefs, then lose either way. It's going to be very difficult for conservatives. They have no one to blame for the debacle but George. The accidental, failure president.

Go Hillary.

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Thomas Whitehead, Clinton, CT — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:02:26 GMT

How much does gravedigging pay these days, Franco? Did bush's tax cuts make you rich? Satisfied with the price of gas driving to and from the cemeteries? Got enough money to put food on your family? Was one of those corpses you buried a family member killed needlessly in Iraq?

Open your mind to the mere possibility that ANYONE other than George Bush will be a welcome relief. Male or female. All politicians spin, male or female. Open your mind. Think.

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William W - Salem, Oregon — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:57:26 GMT

All of the so called front runners are just more of the same. Do you think Hillary would give up the power that Bush seized since coming to power? You might want to take a look back at her husband's record. Do you think Rudy would return our freedoms? You are deluding yourselves.

Ron Paul is the only candidate in either party who has any intention of shrinking the government and returning liberty to the people of America.

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John McLeod Boise Idaho — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:40:23 GMT

Something that Hilary is that no one seems to be mentioning is globalist. Yes she is a democrat and a globalist, if she is to become president it will fall to her to hand over the bankrupt United States to the UN Security Councel and they can decide how to operate the country. New World Order, unelected, controlled by money.

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JP Alexander — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:56:10 GMT

What is the real, true motive, the real driver for wanting to lead the US?

What makes people like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama work tirelessly for years on end to try and achieve this position?

Is Hillary in particular possessed with wanting the role? Isn't there any other reality for her in this world? Everything she does and has done seems to be for only one purpose and one purpose alone: to rule the most powerful nation on Earth.

Whatever the case may be I ask that you please consider, question, probe, explore, seek, ponder, discuss, debate and examine the motives these people have for wanting to rule your lives; for wanting to make decisions on your behalf, to manage your industries, your defense, your internal and international relationships, to steer you through what may potentially be the most challenging four years of your lives.

You need only look back at the past decade to see just how complex a world you have inherited and that this complexity is only increasing each and every day.

The next person to lead you will need to understand this complexity and help you navigate beyond it to calmer waters.

Whatever you may think, feel or do: VOTE and get everyone else you know to VOTE.

The next election has got to be an all for one and one for all effort. You don’t want another ’close call’. It has got to be unanimous and unequivocal.

As you know, the future is pretty much anyone’s guess and if it’s anything like the past seven, you’ll want to choose wisely.

Try to accept the others’ choice of candidate and not comment on their decision as that should not be of your concern. You should only focus on what you want and who you want to represent your thoughts and feelings.

Try and remember that in the grand scheme of things, everyone has a part to play and everyone can make a difference.

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Louise W Smith, Kansas City — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:29:12 GMT

Republicans keep up the great work of freeping the polls and keeping Hillary C. on the Democratec Patry TOP of the list.

If you need more info on how to vote in phone and internet polls for hillary, there's good infromation on many cuonservative websites.

We must MUST MUST have hillary as they're nominee you guys. Keep her on the top of there polls cuz they must vote her as they're nominee!!!!!

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Bob Miller — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:28:50 GMT

No more clintons:We do not need nor want any more of thier lieing,stealing white house membrobelia, crooked deals, Hillarys nasty vulgar mouth to the staff. This woman wants to be a dictater and wants to control every move of the American people whle taxing us to the bone.

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Mark, Epping NH — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:44:03 GMT

Today Clinton offers no big ideas, no crusading causes -- her own tacit admission, no evidence of bravery in the service of a larger ideal. Instead, her Senate record is an assemblage of many, many small gains. Her real accomplishment in the Senate has been to rehabilitate the image and political career of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Impressive though that has been in its particulars, it makes for a rather thin claim on the presidency. Senator Clinton has plenty to talk about, but she doesn''t have much to say. So she wins the Dem side, where is the surprise there! No brainer. She isn''t going to win the Presidency, and that''s a no brainer, too.

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JP Alexander — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:59:16 GMT