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Margaret, NYC — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:48:28 GMT

Man! those gimmicky Obama Girl and Mafia videos are paying off for Obama and Hillary.
Thankfully though, Iowa voters aren't distracted by shiny new objects and candidates peddling sex and guns.
John Edwards is the only candidate providing real substantive solutions for the issues facing our country.

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lupercal — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:29:23 GMT

that's right. Obama's got game.

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tibwa — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:42:07 GMT

Churk: what is your intention with the title of this article? Why you target Obama? C'mon, you just try to fight someone to read your nonsence article. I guess you got me. But I beleive you can do a little bit better.

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Bee — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:58:56 GMT

Finally, it seems you guys are getting it. Organization is the key to winning election. Since Uninon leaders decided to be irresponsible in endorsing Clinton, i guess Obama can use other alternative.

Organization is the key to victory.

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Lioness, Washington DC — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:51:08 GMT

Ms. Dann, you write:

"At last month's Harkin Steak Fry, the road to the Indianola balloon field was wallpapered with logos, and HillaryWorld was the hands-down winner of the visual contest."

That is not so. From both pictures and testimony, I know that at least half of the signs waved were for Obama and the other half were for all of the other candidates combined.

In addition, these were "walking" signs. I mean to say that Obama held a pre-event rally, after which rally attendants marched over to where the steak fry was taking place. They could be seen in a massive line walking along a dirt road.

Please check this information out and post a correction.

Thank you.

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Pi — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:57:38 GMT

"the road to the Indianola balloon field was wallpapered with logos, and HillaryWorld was the hands-down winner of the visual contest."

I think it was widely known that Hillary's campaign violated the law by placing signs on peoples private property and landowners were seen tearing down her signs because they were never asked if they could put them there in the first place.

Good Game, Hillary O.o

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Ify — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:01:49 GMT

Chuckie and Mark, I am getting sick and tried of you guys reporting false information when it comes to Mr. Obama. I know you want Queen bee Hillary to win. But hey guys, report thr FACTS FACTS.......

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Nosrap — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:22:05 GMT

Todd, for you to knowingly make the false claim that "HillaryWorld was the hands-down winner of the visual contest" at the Harkin Steak Fry, is dishonest, deceitful, and irresponsible. This type of false reporting does more damage to our democracy and voting process than if you just in prevented people from entering the voting booth itself.

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diane — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:29:25 GMT

I agree with Ify. You falsely report Hillary has the best signs, ect. Not when half of them were taken out by the people who's property they were posted on.
Maybe you guys were too busy looking for how you could spin yrrr grrrrlllll to sound perfect and wonderful that you missed the parade of 3,000 obamaniacs marching down the dirt road with Barack Obama at the lead complete with marching band.
No matter how you try to spin it on here or on the air at msnbc with the brain dead pundits, you cannot keep trying to put lipstick on that pig, Hillary.
Even with Blackwater Penn fudging the polls the people won't play that game this election.

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MaryR Iowa City, Iowa — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:49:37 GMT

It was well stated in all reputable media sources immediately following the Harkin Steak Fry, that Senator Obama's ground support was impressive and clearly evident in the overwhelming number of people attending the event to show their suppport on his behalf. It was also made clear that the visible presence of the other candidate's supporters paled in comparison to Senator Obama's. Breaking the "rules" by placing signs in unauthorized locations leading up to the event location does not constitute strength...it simply presents a crude display of underhanded tactics and is embarrassing.

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Dave, Cheverly,MD — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:51:09 GMT

Iowa is important to ALL candidates. Although Obama will still WIN Iowa, It is NOT a do or die Win for Obama. The media (initially) and his camp have always said that Edwards is formidable there (ONLY in IOWA) and Obama or Clinton could be second.
Seems Obamas plan has always been to engage in a long battle though FEB 5th & beyond. Meaning he could be second in IOWA, 1st in NH, 1st in SC, 1st in Nevada, 1st in CA etc..
The Media is now just trying to find something, or make up some scenario to say he is losing.
But if your reading this, then you already know this to be true as you are an intelligent thinker who READS. Obama is doing the RIGHT thing by having unprecedented ground staff to get to those NON-READING let the media tell me what to think in a 2 second sound bite folks in America. Obama 08!

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vanreuter, NY NY — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:53:03 GMT

Great news in the Des Moines register!

Clinton takes lead for Democrats
BY THOMAS BEAUMONT AND JONATHAN ROOS
REGISTER STAFF WRITERS
Copyright 2007, Des Moines Register and Tribune Company

October 6, 2007

Hillary Clinton has climbed into first place in a new Des Moines Register poll of Iowans expected to participate in the state’s Democratic presidential caucuses, with John Edwards and Barack Obama both in striking distance.

The Iowa Poll shows 29 percent of likely caucusgoers preferring Clinton, a New York senator, an improvement from the Register’s most recent poll in May.

Edwards, a former North Carolina senator, was the choice of 23 percent in the new poll, slipping from the top spot since the May survey to nearly even with Obama.

Obama, an Illinois senator, was at 22 percent , virtually unchanged from May.

It's another sign that Hillary's pulling away from the field in Iowa.

Van

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Markie Bee — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:48:29 GMT

One or two people with a heavy sledge hammer could have put all those Hillary signs on private property. So what? Are you implying that one Hillary supporter each put one Hillary sign into the ground? It's awfully hard to mistake the football length line of supporters who marched with Obama to the steak fry. Any other candidate have that kind of turnout? Didn't think so. And stop with the endorsement crap. It's about as meaningless as a "national" polls that talk to 1,400 of the possible 150 million voters. The only polls that matter - well, to people who aren't in the media looking for another easy poll story instead of real legwork - are exit polls. Obama will turn his people out to vote. You can bet on that. It's all about the grassroots baby and we're growing and growing. 08bama08!!!

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Freda Drew — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:03:03 GMT

Obama has nothing to do with the Obama girl ads. It sounds like someone is trying to do what they did to Ford from Tennessee. It sounds racial to me, but I think this one is just to get that lady publicity. I'm for Obama!

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Jean, Hays, Kansas — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:15:33 GMT

It made national news that Obama had at least half of the supporters at the Harkin Steak Fry as well as the overwhelming sound of a rally for Obama alone. Get real and avoid the spin, thanks. There is a reason he has so much money to use and is thrilling the world with a hopeful, yet substantive message. Discover THAT and you will be reporting something.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:25:39 GMT

Maybe if Obama put the flag pin back on and decided to be a REAL AMERICAN again, maybe he would have a chance.

But hiding behind his wife's skirt and showing how anti-American he is won't get him any further then the White House tour....

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Arshad, Newburgh, NY — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:27:16 GMT

In my eyes, MSM's behavior against Obama campaign is no surprise. A few things in play behind the scene.

Rupert Murdoch, News Corp chairman arranged a fund raiser during last summer for Clinton. Here is a profile of him:

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Rupert Murdoch, head of the world's largest media empire, has used his influential position to push an ideological agenda closely associated with U.S. neoconservatives. During the lead up to the U.S. invasion of and war in Iraq, the editors of Murdoch's 175 media holdings vociferously supported President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair's pro-war campaign. One British newspaper opined: "You have got to admit that Rupert Murdoch is one canny press tycoon because he has an unerring ability to choose editors across the world who think just like him. How else can we explain the extraordinary unity of thought in his newspaper empire about the need to make war on Iraq? After an exhaustive survey of the highest-selling and most influential papers across the world owned by Murdoch's News Corporation, it is clear that all are singing from the same hymn sheet. Some are bellicose baritone soloists who relish the fight. Some prefer a less strident, if more subtle, role in the chorus. But none, whether fortissimo or pianissimo, has dared to croon the anti-war tune. Their master's voice has never been questioned" (Guardian, February 17, 2003).

Said Murdoch of the war, "The greatest thing to come out of this for the world economy, if you could put it that way, would be $20 a barrel for oil. That's bigger than any tax cut in any country" (Guardian, February 11, 2003).

Columbia Journalism Review: 'Murdoch uses his diverse holdings ... to promote his own financial interests at the expense of real news gathering, legal and regulatory rules, and journalistic ethics. He wields his media as instruments of influence with politicians who can aid him, and savages his competitors in his news columns. If ever someone demonstrated the dangers of mass power being concentrated in few hands, it would be Murdoch.'"

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This neocon probably knows that people will switch to democrats this time but he needs someone to continue Bush's policy and choose Hillary as his candidate.

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Arshad, Newburgh, NY — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:28:05 GMT

The second aspect is the extreme influence and control of Jews in US financial and media landscape. They want the current failed US foreign policy to continue in middle east and in other muslim countries. The want to maintain a broken relationship between western and Islamic world.

If you observe Senator Joe Lieberman, you will find evidence. Senator Lieberman, a jew, is THE strongest supporter of Iraq war outside Republican party. He was defeated by Ned Lamont in CT senate democratic primary. Yet he was able to get elected as an independent defeating democratic nominee. I don't believe he supports this war to protect US interest in middle east but to protect Israel's interest. If this war continues for another 10 years and one senator continue supporting this war, it will be Senator Lieberman. Last week in senate, who sponsored the bill to declare Iran's Republican Guard a terrorist organization (a ground work for invasion in Iran). Senator Lieberman. Now out of all Democratic presidential candidate, who supported that Bill? Hillary Clinton. So again, Jews can influence and have been influencing US foreign policy through the power of money and media. They find Clinton as the politician who will serve their purpose as good as Bush-Cheney administration. When Senator Obama talks about a fundamental change in US foreign policy, when he envision a world free from nuclear weapons, when he propose to win hearts and minds of Islamic world by diplocamy and understandings, I believe it stands against Jewish agenda of middle east. So they are using the power of money and media to stand against Obama. I don't think it has much to do with Chuck Todd or Chris Mathews or Wolf Blitzer. These decisions have been made well above them and they are just executing the missions. So again, these are not happening by incidence but a well planned strategy is in place here.

What need to happen now is American people need to do their homework, do their own research instead of relying on these media outlet with a dark mission and become the ultimate decider of the outcome of this election. In order for democracy to work, we need a responsible media and enlightened electorate. In the absence of a responsible MSM, it' even much more on electorate's own judgment and understanding. It's a difficult task for Obama campaign but not impossible.

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Beverly Hamilton, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:51:21 GMT

I see where Senator Biden is doing a lot of grassroots campaigning. He doesn't care if his message goes to a diner for lunch, a person's living room for snacks, and just a sit down at a party he attended with about 12 people. I'm sure the voters look at this in a way that makes him accessible to the average worker. I like him, have always liked him and I'm also proud of the adverts he has there. Why not quit the beauty contest and go for the best man for the job?

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Marbw — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:52:13 GMT

Not only did the H Clinton campaign plaster signs on ppl property without their permission, they also placed them on peoples cars at a campaign rally. Ppl were not pleased. Maybe this is how they got her poll #s(by counting the signs that they could not give away). Iowans are smart ppl and should reject that kind of nonsense. Next time you talk to Terry McAuliffe(bankrupted the DNC), ask him how pitching his schtick to Obama supporters went(LOL).

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Peter, NewYork — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:02:10 GMT

• Top 10 Reasons Not To Vote For Hillary Clinton
1. Hillary Clinton has the wrong kind of experience to lead this great Republic.
2. Hillary Clinton lacks the right judgment to be president of the free world. For example she voted for the Iraq war. (Hillary authorized the war and argued on a senate floor that her vote was based on her "experience" in the Whitehouse)
3. Hillary Clinton is a candidate for the big corporations and not the American people
4. Hillary Clinton is a faux agent of change and lacks integrity (She gives a sense of business as usual, DLC corporatist and concealment. (Remember: she said in Chicago that we shouldn’t always say what we think...also remember the GQ magazine story that her campaign pushed to kill?)
5. Hillary Clinton believes that it is naïve and irresponsible to be willing to talk to our adversaries. So does this make the Great Ronald Reagan or the Great President stupid for talking with the Soviets (Remember: If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, "You are wrong." This method works every time, and if you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies" - Moshey Dayan.
6. Hillary Clinton will not end the war in Iraq. Remember she has refused to apologize for her vote or even call it a mistake. Just imagine what she will do as President.
7. A vote for Hillary Clinton will be a vote for the lesser of the two evils come November of 2008. (That is Republicans Vs Democrats) You don’t want that in your conscience when you have a choice now to vote for Barack Obama as the Democratic Nominee
8. Hillary Clinton takes money from lobbyists and PAC and has refused to stop taking money from lobbyist when her rivals like John Edwards and Barack Obama do not.
9. Hillary Clinton clearly failed to pass a universal health care bill and she is bound to fail again.
10. Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton...th at’s not change...Some things got to change! Give Senator Obama a chance

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Isaac O — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:49:24 GMT

Seek the truth. and the truth shall make you free, says the LORD.
Report the truth, and you shall go home free of sleepness night. Let the truth be told, any Democratic presidential candidate for president will beat any Republican mominee in 2008. The press should report news as they come into play and let God's annointed win the race and win the whitehouse 2008.
remember we are still paying for the skewed news of the last elections.

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Peter, M — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:52:06 GMT

Anyone who did not see those Obama signs at the Harkin steak fry needs real help. Anyone who thinks HRC was even a contender, is in lala land. Even Edwards who has all, but moved his family to Iowa for the last six years was shocked by the sheer strength of Obama supporters. wake up people, there is an Obama tsunami building.

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KAJ, Kansas City, Missouri — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 13:58:27 GMT

I understand HRC is not doing very well in Iowa. She has a lot of noise -- but not a lot of ears.

Hopefully, Barack Obama can continue to show DEMOCRATS his prowess.

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Chima, York, PA — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:55:47 GMT

Hahahaha...another anti-Obama article from Chuck Todd...what else is new? This is from the same Chuck Todd who was bashing Obama for not "attacking Hillary" during the last debate and saying that Obama did not have the same energy. Mr Chuck Todd seemed to forget that HE himself in the pre-debate panel with Chris Matthews said that Obama was sick with the flu.

Keep it up, Chuck...we're on to you, but keep it up.

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Jill Doe — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:55:53 GMT

I am against anyone who has been bought and paid for by corporate giants who donate bundles. It is time to look beyond tactics, window dressings, and hypnotic suggestions. We need to take the time to understand and think about the ideas and actions of the candidates. Are they trustworthy? Have they done what they said they would? Have they done something that is good for the future of our nation? Take the time to read what Dennis Kucinich has to say and don't let the our presidency be bought yet again!!!

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HMT-MI — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:31:08 GMT

Chuck has never been fair and accurate in his reporting

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Heidi Ho, Wisconsin — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:58:20 GMT

I drove from Wisconsin to the Harkin Steak Fry in Iowa and can personally attest to the FACT that Obama's support was absolutely the visual winner. I'm so tired of the media's Hillary slant. Is she paying you all? Has she promised all reporters a spot on her cabinet? Where is objectivity in all of this? Obama's supporters work so hard to overcome all of this by showing their support, making donations, making NOISE, being vigilant, diligent, and loyal. At some point, you all are going to have to stop and pay attention to millions of voices calling for change.

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Des O'Dwyer, Roscommon, IRELAND — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:44:53 GMT

Joe Biden is getting stronger in Iowa. Iowans want an honest straight talking candidate who doesn't say the popular thing but promises to do the right thing. Plus he is the only candidate with a political PlanForIraq.com. Don't mind Mr. Obama's "Audacity of Hope" try Biden's "Audacity of Thirty Years Experience"! - www.IrishForJoe.ORG

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Angel, San Diego, California — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:49:56 GMT

I love this. The media can't pull the wool over people's eyes. MSNBC and CNN ought to be ashamed of themselves for trying to shove Hillary down our throats.

Sheeze, it's like watching FOX!

Obama 2008!

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Fred Port Aransas Texas — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:55:07 GMT

um.. Margret, "candidates peddling sex and guns"? The Obama girl video is not connected to the Obama campaign whatsoever. Have a look at the "Issues" page at Obama's site, if it's substance you want.

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Mark, Des Moines — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:08:32 GMT

"Obama and Biden share the silver medal at ten apiece. Biden's success in tallying support from the statehouse is due largely...."

Just once I'd like it if you would provide support for your comments. If the reasons you attributed to Biden's 10 endorsements were accurate, why have endorsements continued, and not been early endorsements. If they were a result of years of close relationships, and the fact that he helped candidates fund raise last summer (06)these ten endorsements would not have been spread out over the last 6 months, but would have been early endorsements. But the 10th one was within the last 10 days.

One reason Biden continues to pick up legislative endorsements is because the local legislators know the race is wide open.(why else endorse in late September) What is more interesting than Biden being tied for second in endorsements is that he's the only candidate to have received any endorsements in August and September. Clinton and Obama have not received any additional endorsements since July, despite the media depicting her as inevitable.

An even bigger story is the pressure Bill Clinton has put on local politicians to endorse Hillary. Richard Wolffe writes about it on Newsweek's website in an honest but damaging article about the presure Bill has applied to Iowa officials to endorse Hillary. Given there is not one member of the Democratic House or Senate who hasn't been asked by Bill several times in person, or by phone, to support Hillary, the fact that 20 of them have endorsed Biden or Obama makes their endorsements that much more remarkable.

"Of course, the signs aren't meaningless either."

Actually they are. How stupid do you think Iowans are, gee I was going to vote for candidate A, but B has more signs, or bigger signs, so I'll vote for B! Sign's don't vote, more importantly a big story was never reported regarding Hillary's signs in Indianola for the Harkin's steak fry. Most of Hillary's signs were placed on public property (Highway right of way land, etc., which violates most local ordinances) However her campaign also put signs all over the place on private property without the owners permission. That would be bad enough, however some of her staff apparently lack any common sense, they actually put large Clinton signs at numerous churches on a Sunday! Not only does this violate the law. More than one Minister and members of congregations were upset to arrive at their place of worship to find church property (the land not the building) with numerous Clinton signs. Several Churches contacted the police/sheriff prompting the local sheriff to go to ball field to find a Clinton campaign representative. They were ordered to immediately take any sign they placed on church property, and informed that they had violated the law by placing political signs on Church property, and angered a lot of people.

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Bob, Denver — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:37:32 GMT

Finally, you've focused on the real election taking place - Iowa ground organization. National polls, flag lapel pins, endorsements by George McGovern, etc. are nothing compared to the organization Obama has established in Iowa. And, as you note, it's only going to get larger. Obama is going to win Iowa and will take that victory to New Hampshire, then South Carolina and Nevada which will propel him to Feb. 5. I can say that here in Denver, Obama has a paid staff and has already held large caucus organizational meetings with hundreds of supporters. We'll be ready to ride the Iowa momentum to a win in Colorado. Keep your eye on the real race -- the Iowa ground game.

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Wes Rackley, Conway, Arkansas — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:50:40 GMT

I agree with most of the proceeding comments. This is what we are here to change in 2008. Keep up the good work folks they can run but they can't hide.

Obama08!

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Leslie, Georgia — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:57:28 GMT

Biden is the best candidate. Hopefully his legislative endorsers will do some significant legwork for him and his staff. He is doing well in South Carolina, which is key.

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End This War — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:27:55 GMT

OBAMA HAS DEFIED EXPECTATIONS AT EVERY TURN OBAMA/EDWARSD '08.

Don't nominate someone that doesn't have a chance in the general election.
END 15 YEARS OF DARKNESS AND CORRUPTION
NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

Best Ticket: OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

Obama can bring this country together. This is what we need. No more polarizing figures who will divide and keep dividing this country.
I still don't understand how 8 years of being First Lady counts as "experience
It still amazes me that after all this time so far, that Chuck, Mark & Domenico still have their collective heads so far up Hillary's rearend, they can't Fathom the idea Barack is coming. He outraises her, outpolles her (the ones she does'nt control that is)& still no Good news to report from this bunch.

NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

Best Ticket: OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

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Jesse, Arlington, VA — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:33:44 GMT

If people cared to look beyond the top three, they would see the experienced Governor Bill Richardson fighting his way up from the margain of error into a solid fourth place. With 15 years in Congress, UN Ambassador, Energy Secretary and Governor, not to mention is numerous trips as international diplomat, there is no doubt that he is the most experienced. And anyone worried about his electability in a general election need only look back one year. In New Mexico, a state that voted for Bush in 2004, Richardson was reelected with 69% of the vote, a record for the state, including 40% of the Republican vote. A United States with Bill Richardson as it's President would return to it's place as a leader in the world, not a bully.

Experience. Change. Richardson '08

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Bruce, NV — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:58:21 GMT

Good lord, what a bunch of chuckleheads. A pro-Obama article, about how he's got the bodies on the ground, and you people claim MSNBC is against you. Nearly as bad as the paulnuts.

Meanwhile, we get Arshad spewing the same old antisemitic tripe, again just like the paulnuts.