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Craig Sieben, Chicago, Illinois — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:49:39 GMT

Obama is coming on strong in these three states, and could well win given his current trajectory. He will breakthrough in January based on how people view his candidacy as pulling ALL Americans together to grapple with our mutual challenges outside of the Red State / Blue State or Left / Right dynamic. Obama's life experience has given him this key insight, and it is the experience that really matters. This is the main reason he will win the Democratic Nomination and then win in a landslide in November 08. And he'll have a mandate for change in a number of key areas, something we haven't given our recent Presidents. Most importantly, it is something we want to give to the right candidate who we view as honest, forthright and capable.

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Publius McPeters — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:50:50 GMT

Personally, I am most sick of the misrepresentation of Hillarious Clinton's & all of these Democratic frontrunners positions on Healthcare. it seems that numbers are more important to them than quality of care... This is because, very simply, they are looking at the wrong numbers. While "universal coverage" indeed should be a goal, it should rather be the goal of the government to control & regulate the price of healthcare to all Americans... That can ONLY be done with a form of, (hold your breath, now, Republifascists,) Socialized Medical Care. Otherwise, costs just keep going up, both to the actual American consumer, & to the business' which are forced to provide them, and money keeps flowing into the pockets (at even greater rates, if you might believe this) than ms. clinton might like to admit...

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Bob, DC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:54:04 GMT

The SC event today is going to be huge! It is beginning to take on a carnival-like atmosphere. The weather is perfect, the people are hyped, the news media is all over it and by all accounts the turnout is going to be tremendous! This is great news for the Obama campaign and great news for America.

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avraam jack, alexandria,va — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:03:46 GMT

-----CLINTON SLEEZE FATIGUE WILL INVIGORATE GOP, DISPIRIT DEMOCRATS AND SINK DEMOCRATIC TICKET-----

-----EDWARDS/RICHARDSON TO WIN-----

It is possible that Senator Clinton is the best candidate. However, even though many may like the policies that Senator Clinton proposes, they should also consider her record, just as Senator Clinton insists.
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The last Clinton Administration, when faced with the fact that protection rackets where assaulting, torturing and murdering people with poison and radiation, chose to avoid its responsibilities to incarcerate the criminals and to protect the citizenry.
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Instead, they made a deal with the criminal gang stalker protection rackets to leave them alone and to consequently abandon the citizenry.
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Do we want a President who sells out the citizenry for votes?
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Do we want a President who sends a "crime does pay" message to society?
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Would you vote for a President who signed nonaggression deals with the KKKlan or the Nazi party? Gangs that torture with poison and radiation are much like the KKKlan and Nazi Party.
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We do not need a sellout President. We need a principled leader President.
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If you are one of the few who do not know what the above refers to, do a web search for “gang stalking” to see the tip of the dirtberg. Please do it before you decide to reply to my post. Here let me make it easy for you: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22gang+stalking%22.
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Fact not fiction / az — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:04:54 GMT

Obama didn't pull a white rabbit out of the hat!! It was a wrecking ball! YES,, OPRAH will be Obama's wrecking crew. Ms.Oprah will make the Clinton's camp look like chimps of a lost world. Obama and Oprah, the Two O's and was it wise to bring her on board? Well it has the Clinton camp now looking like fools!

Clinton's first mistake, she mouth off and stated she didn't need any support from Hollywood. Now if that wasn't pure conjecture, like who are all those donaters and their thousands billary ended up with?? Just how many more are going to be exposed for dirty money """BILLARY"""??????

Well, It will come down to Mr. G or Mr. H from the other side, You see the Clintons blew it already and America is not ready for gender or black rule, maybe next decade!

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tom richards — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:24:41 GMT

who cares. why do i say this? because hillary dillary can never win. she lacks charisma.

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Dean, Duluth, MN — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:26:04 GMT

Great information and analysis Mr. Todd. You do a very good job explaining this and I really believe you provide some of the best commentary on the current political scene. I'm a dem through and through, but Obama is so inspiring to me. I spent some time in Germany, and it is so sad to see that they want to believe in an America that is a leader once again. Wherever we went, the story was the same. They said they love the Americans, but they don't love our politics right now - they all said they are able to separate the two. I believe Obama can vastly improve our standing in the International community, and for that he has my vote!

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diane — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:41:31 GMT

i am looking at the whites in SC. many would mistake it for whites not supporting a black man. I don't think this is true. I believe the whites are looking more for experience and national security than change in that state.
The South is much more conservative and more military and national security than any other region.
Whites there probably think Obama is inexperienced. and they have this pounded into their belief on him by Clinton and the media. Many are not aware that Obama has more experience than clinton. 11 years in elected office vs. her 7.
I never thought the election was about race or gender. Maybe alittle in that women would break for HRC. But, it is simply not that big a deal for people. and for those who it is, they tend to be Bush republicans.
I remember at Obama's announcement standing in the freezing cold and agreeing with him that it is generational and it's time to pass the torch. Boomers have proven they cannot govern well.

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Bob Taylor, OCean Grove NJ — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:49:29 GMT

Ms. Clinton is history. Through all of 2007, she ran the Democratic race as if she was the inevitable nominee for her party. She attempted to stay above the fray, talked and generalities, and even went so far during a debate to say that the reason people are picking on her was that she was "winning". Her campaign manager went even further to say in November that if the election were held [then], that Ms. Clinton would win.

No more. Hillary now is dropping like a stone in the polls. She's been caught in several messy predicaments, most of her own doing. She looks unsure, un-confident, and lately just plain desperate. Having husband Bill around trying to plug up the dike has been more harmful then helpful. Bill's ego seems to get in the way of who he is trying to help. He talks more about himself then her does his wife.

Additionally, Hillary herself has gone negative. Her campaign has been caught staging town hall meetings, having her campaign team show up as plants at Republican debates, and has sent out e-mails claiming Obama is Muslim. Hillary, for someone with high negatives anyway, will probably be getting over 50% negative ratings in the polls. No candidate can win with those kinds of negatives.

Ms. Clinton "rock star" persona is now history. She now is starting to look just another candidate with a lot of baggage that needs to be explained.

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David G. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:50:26 GMT

Very interesting... But other polls have Obama in the lead in those states... but it does make for interesting, and perhaps exciting contests... Just hope the Hillary Wonks don't try to spin her lead according to you into something it's not. D.

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wilma san diego california — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:05:59 GMT

americans not yet ready for a black president, period.

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Tom — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:08:45 GMT

NBC....I dont trust this.

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LT San Francisco, CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:09:48 GMT

I wish someone would specifically address the major media and Hillary's pass at not being specific on answers regarding, i.e. driver's licenses for illegal aliens. A hard and fast answer is needed, and the press's inability to find the stomach for insisting on it is another story.

EXACTLY why this police officer put down the gun and picked up his musical instruments--making America's only politically edgy music CD @

www.conservativemusiconline.com

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Mohammad Islam, Richardson, Tx — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:17:31 GMT

No matter what people say in Primary, but in real election, there is no chance for black Barak Obama in majority of whites country. Just remember the last Tennessee's senate race, I was thinking Mr. Ford was way more qualified than the white dude, but he could not win because in South, they will never vote for black president in America now, may be in future but not now. I think Hillary still has a shots to win presidency.

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Mohammad Islam, Richardson, Tx — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:18:10 GMT

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Andrew in Bangkok, Thailand — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:22:04 GMT

I wonder how accurate these polls are...
I'm sure that since Hill brought her daughter and mother on the trail there should be quite a surge for her in Iowa because her campaign is all about bringing a 'buddy'. Really, is there a better reason to vote for Hill than that her mom is willing to be her buddy? And Hill is really bringing her 'A' game with that nebulous criticism of Obama's health care plan. And what about that whole 'it takes a Clinton to clean up after a Bush' campaign slogan. It's really crazy, it's like people won't acknowledge she's inevitable...

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Jack Stark, Washington D.C. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:27:28 GMT

Whatever. They're just Democrats. Hardly worth the time and effort. Did you guys get paid for this?

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J MAR WILMINGTON NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:27:40 GMT

RON PAUL 2008! ! ! ! POLLS ARE SKEWED, NEXT TIME YOU HEAR ONE HANG UP.

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Fred Pine — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:27:49 GMT

Anyone but Hitlery will be fine. She has entirely to much baggage and the republithugs will crush her in a general election. Go Obama!

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Brian, Enfield, Ct — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:29:59 GMT

I knew from the start that the Democratic primary would be a tougher race than then Republican one because the candidates are much higher quality.

In the Democratic party, they don't use religion to bait a huge segment of the base. New Hampshire is going to be the most fascinating primary state to me because they allow independent voters to participate in the process. This action will help Obama the most for the Democrats (unless Edwards wins) and Ron Paul.

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Darrel, Chicago IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:32:20 GMT

Out of all those "black women who have gone with Bill", how many were willing participants, and how many were forced into it by sexual and power abuse, and/or rape?

We need THIS back in the white house?

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N White, Corbn, Ky — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:33:49 GMT

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N White, Corbn, Ky — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:38:23 GMT

Clinton has the experience of knowing how to appease the public in speach and the knowledge of how to hide untruths. Obama is very flavorable in swaying the public because he has not been in Washington long enough to learn all the tricks, or has he. I think change will override experience.

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Brett Champion, Alexandria, Virginia — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:39:22 GMT

But what do the national polls indicate? Iowa and New Hampshire have long since stopped being influential states in the nominating process. With the advent of the 24-hour news channel and the internet, it seems unlikely that very many people, who would be inclined to vote in a primary, don't already know who Clinton, Edwards, and Obama are.

The function that Iowans and New Hampshirites used to have within the nominating system was they were the folks who got to really know the candidates, so that, if you did well or won in either state and you didn't have a national profile at the time, you gained automatic credibility and would start to get noticed in the rest of the country. Now, I doubt an Iowa or New Hampshire win gets a candidate even 1 point in the following contests, because the candidates are already known throughout the country.

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chris, franklin, Tn. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:42:20 GMT

Will the Clinton's please go away.
It's just the same bunch of crap with these politicos.
God have mercy on us. The people of these United States.
We can do better than this !
HELP !!!!!!!!!

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Shirley Mellecker - New Port Richey, FL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:52:48 GMT

Typical of NBC. Polling story covers Democrats race. Not a line about Republican polling. Demonstrates the NBC agenda to only cover Hilary/Obama/Edwards stats. For shame.

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Anderson, Savoy, IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:55:46 GMT

Will be curious to see if/how Obama's Oprah tour will affect the next set of polls coming out of the three early states.

Also, this poll shows that all you have to do to win the experience polling is repeatedly claim that you have experience. Biden, Dodd, and Richardson should be leading this, yet Clinton's "35 years" apparently holds up over real experience.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:56:55 GMT

Clinton has an advantage in that older voters are more reliable than younger voters (at least have been in the past), but Obama has an advantage in campaign style and likeability.

Anyone got a coin to flip?

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Susan, KC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:57:26 GMT

What a sad field of Democrats and Republicans we have before us.

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Other Brother Darrell — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:17:51 GMT

Competition is a good thing in politics, especially when we have such a large crowd of mediocre candidates. Competition will hopefully result in the best choice prevailing, after a tough vetting process. We'll see, though. I'm sure things will only get nastier from this point forward.

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John Barnett — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:22:10 GMT

I'm shocked anyone believes MSPMS (MSNBC), the organization associated with the Network that refused to thank the troops for their service.

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Middle Road — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:28:11 GMT

Where were the Kucinich and Gravel stats?

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PulSamsara — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:31:15 GMT

People are beginning to realize that they would like to see an end to the nepotism. Hillary's spouse was the President. That does not make her any more qualified than George W's wife or Margaret Thatcher's husband for that matter. America is not a monarchy... we are a representative democracy. It's time we started acting like one.
Being married to the boss...
failing at enacting health care initiatives...
carpet bagging into a weak senate race post...
and giving Bush the green light to invade IRAQ...
do not qualify one as experienced.

It's time to WAKE UP America...

- so Rise and Shine.

Obama 2008.

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Barry Knapp, Fresno Ca — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:31:16 GMT

If Clinton is considered the least honest and least trustworthy, Why then would you individuals vote for her? Obama is considered honest and wants change in the government. He will choose members of his office that have the same values that he does and with that we might have a chance of becomming a country that the rest of the world respects again.

I would still like to see a republican in office, but we can see the writing on the wall. It's not gonna happen.

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ray — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:34:43 GMT

Kucinich and Ron Paul will join together and run as a ticket that all Americans can get behind. That is my prediction.

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Yiannis, Baltimore — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:38:21 GMT

If she is seen as untrustworthy by the democrats the how is she EVER going to win the general?

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Susie Smart, Selma, AL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:39:48 GMT

<< No matter what people say in Primary, but in real election, there is no chance for black Barak Obama in majority of whites country. Just remember the last Tennessee's senate race, I was thinking Mr. Ford was way more qualified than the white dude, but he could not win because in South, they will never vote for black president in America now, may be in future but not now. I think Hillary still has a shots to win presidency. >>

I'm white and in the deep south and would happily vote for the black/white man/woman I felt was the best candidate. I won't vote for Obama because of his stance on illegal immigration and I won't vote for Hillary because I don't believe a word that comes out of that woman's mouth. If they were running, I WOULD seriously consider voting for Colin Powell or Condie Rice, depending on their views. Not all whites feel there is no place for a black man or a woman in the White House.

One thing I will say is that Hillary, Bill and Obama seemed to forget that there are WHITES that live in Selma. They completely ignored us while they were here. I'm sure that lost both of them some votes!

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Don DeVan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:43:47 GMT

NBC is just an arm of the Democrat far left and therefore can't be trusted with any of this. Note their lack of similar coverage of Republican candidates. They don't have any on their rolladex!

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Richard, Durham, NH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:48:11 GMT

What a mess... When will they figure out that EVERYONE on both sides is really running against George Bush and his catastrophic presidency?

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coolio — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:53:43 GMT

The argument that the country will not vote for a black president is tiresome. You can keep your republican vote.

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Benton Bain, Potrerillos, Panama — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:56:43 GMT

A Democrat as Commander in Chief???
Do you remember during the 2004 election when the Democrats relentlessly mocked President George Bush for only serving as a pilot in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War versus the Democrats' hero Comrade Senator John Kerry who did not receive a honorable discharge in 1972 but an administrative substitute from peanuts Carter when he was president
in 1978??? Do you remember???
The Democrats at that time claimed that since the President of the United States is Commander-In-Chief and may need to go to war, it was morally unacceptable to send us into battle and that only someone who had served under combat conditions and got three questionable "purple hearts" and a Silver Star with a "Combat V" designation which in the entire history of the Navy, no Silver Star has ever been awarded with "Combat V", was eligible to be
Commander-In-Chief!!!
Okay, which Democrat candidate for Commander-In-Chief for 2008, qualifies based on the Democrat standard that they set for the 2004 election???
1. Sen. Clinton stealing Whitehouse souvenirs & silverware upon leaving the Whitehouse but not prosecuted??? She asked for a list of things the
military needed to protect against casualties and then voted against the appropriations bill??? Her character assassination attack against Gen. David Petraeus calling him a liar before he even testified before Congress??? Her $$$ backing by felons Soros, & chinese Hsu, Johnnie Chung, Charlie Trie, other Comrade donators for their cause. She pandered for the illegal vote through drivers license for those that have criminally invaded our country.
2. Sen. Obama says he would invade or bomb nuclear power Pakistan, our ally against terrorists, to show that he is tough on Muslim terrorists??? Or he says
that genocide is no excuse for intervention???
3. Edwards the pacifist king of the lawsuit lawyers
that got rich off suing doctors and now says he would force 800,000 active physicians to give 300,000,000 Americans a physical every year??? Remember his Godly "We will stop juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's,
Alzheimer's and other debilitating diseases"??? Now it is "College for Everyone."
All these Democrats want to be Commander-In-Chief, but then want to give this responsibility to the corrupt anti-American United Nations.
None of these Democrat presidential candidates have served in the military and these character assassination attacks against our present
"voluntary military" is NOT going to make the USA any safer!!! Once the Democrats become Commander-In-Chief there will be a mass exodus from the voluntary military and once again we will need the draft as the
Democrats have all ready talked about !!!
So, how does the above qualify these Democrat candidates to be our Commander-in-Chief that is responsible to: protect our borders, prevent
terrorist or other enemy attacks and retaliate when attacked, and protect us from criminals???

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Billy Brent; Austin. TX — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:04:27 GMT

NBC an arm of the "far left." Guy, you probably think the earth is 4,000 years old, too. NBC is not only an arm but IS General Electric (GE doesn't just make kitchen appliances). You are truly an idiot.

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Jim Getten, Vale, Oregon — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:09:02 GMT

As Carl Rove said, "Hillary is fatally flawed". Like him or not, he's right. Google Ron Paul and let your common sense guide you. Americans can take their country back from multi-national corporations that own our elected leaders. It just takes courage and staying involved.

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John M, San Diego, CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:09:18 GMT

Mohammad, Harold Ford Jr. did just as well as other democrats in 2006, that is 6% better than the vote for Bush in the state in 2004. It just wasn't enough to win in a solidly red state. And he was not hit by the 15% lie, a historic phenomenon where black candidates underperform their polling numbers at the booth; he finished exactly where aggregate polls had shown him.

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TheMadKing — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:11:27 GMT

I am so tired of all this "America isn't ready to vote for a black or female President" crap. This isn't Iran or Nazi Germany, contrary to popular liberal left-wing opinion. The American public is EXTREMELY well-informed on the candidates and the issues, and race and gender have NOTHING to do with it.

There are PLENTY of great Americans of ALL races and creeds that I would vote for, but Hillary and Obama are not among them. Of course, as a Republican I am quite biased on this, POLITICALLY! I would gladly vote for Elizabeth Dole, or Colin Powell, or even Condolleezza Rice, all of whom have valuable and extensive experience in government affairs and ALL of whom I would trust to serve responsibly in the office.

As for Hillary, I will not vote for her because a. she plainly stated "we will take from you for the common good," as if government isn't taking enough at all levels already, and b. She squirmed during the debate on drivers' licenses for illegals. I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her.

My main concern vis-a-vis Obama is based on experience, not race. Edwards is white, but I wouldn't vote that pretty-boy shyster lawyer who proclaimed the disabled will "rise up out of their wheelchairs and walk" if he is elected into office for dog catcher, never mind President.

The ONLY Democrat I would even consider electing to the Presidency is Joe Lieberman, if he hadn't been driven out of the party for not being sufficiently radical or anti-Bush, that is.

And therein lies the rub. At least there are SOME Republican candidates with moderate or liberal views. Name me one Democrat who ISN'T in the extreme left KOS/MoveOn.ogr tank. That is NOT where the majority of Americans are, or the direction they want to go.

And that is why Rudy Giuliani (most likely) will be our next president, not because he's white or male. So I guess we can start getting ready for four or eight years of Giuliani Derangement Syndrome, soon to be known as GDS. Can't wait!

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R. King NH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:11:31 GMT

Hillary Clinton is very much respected in the world community - our world neighborhs see her as a champion of women's and childrens' rights and needs - Hillary does represent change with experience - her election would send a signal to the world that the "cowboy foreign policy of Bush" is coming to an end - unfortunately Obama and Opra are pretending that electing Hillary is only replacing Bush with her, "Bush Light" that call her - I understand their tactic but it is dishonest at its core- with all Obama's talk of unity,Obama is trying to get there on the disengenious campaign of trashing Hillary Clinton's motives for running for president - the nature of beginnings tells the essesnse of a journey and how ironic it is that Obama and Oprah paint their opposition as synical when his campaign is the most synical of all at its core. It is very sad. "

OBAMA IS NOT THE ANSWER!
It is proven over and over in his short time as a senator that Obama doesn't have the nerve to take on tough issues. He continues to avoid voting on abortion and Iran! Seeking a trillion-dollar tax hike and raising the retirement age for Social Security!!!! Is not in favor of a health care plan to cover all children rich or poor. DON’T WASTE YOUR VOTE! Take a look at his public tenure in the Illinois Legislature, where lawmakers can vote "present! Instead of yes or no on a bill. Obama, votes “present" on SEVEN ABORTION MEASURES!!!! Unbelievable! (If you can believe that), The President can't vote 'present.' Nor pick and choose which challenges he will face. This guy is afraid to make ANY decisions. Americans will not sell out this great country for a TV talk show host!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR VOTE ON OBAMA he cannot win in the general election. I vote for him is a vote for the Republican Party
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It was wonderful to see all three generation with Mrs. Clinton, that’s the kind of support we woman need in this mans world, which is currently a mess! Shame on Oprah! Who put woman back 50years… Madame President of the United States…it's an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman's potential has no limitations," "Hillary Clinton has already proven to a generation of women that there are no limits for success. She is driven by her passion for public service and her belief in the enormous potential of our country. Smart, capable and strong in her convictions, Hillary has transcended the dictates of what is thought to be possible for our time.
"Hillary is a powerful voice for change as we find our country at an important crossroads. Under her leadership, our country will regain its respect within the global community. She will prioritize issues of global climate change, universal healthcare and rebuilding a strong economy. After 8 long years, the public will once again have faith in their government.
"Another former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote, 'In government, in business, and in the professions there may be a day when women will be looked upon as persons. We are, however, far from that day as yet.' More than 50 years later 'that day' is now upon us…and Hillary Clinton is ready to shatter through that glass ceiling for all women."
SHAME ON YOU OPRAH!
VOTE FOR CLINTON

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Bee — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:16:32 GMT

Finally, the MSM are waking up to the era of change. I have said it several times that Hillary Clinton is the worst candidate that Democratic Party can present. If they present her, they can kiss the election good bye. Even the hard core Republicans sees Obama differently – My neighbor that listens to Rush Limbghou every day thinks Obama is a unique man that can reach across the party line.

How can a right person with his senses pass on Obama? He is authentic, smart, trustworthy, speak the truth and offer him self for service even when he could have made millions in Wall Street.

I am hoping Democratic Party makes the right decision by electing Obama.

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john phillip sousa, pine mtn ga — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:31:22 GMT

Does any Republican remember who was president when 9/11 happened? Who was protecting our country that day?

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sara, fl — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:33:53 GMT

what you are still not considering about the blacks is that underneath their skin they still hate the whites for what happened to them. it is instilled in them from birth. just look around you at the interaction many blacks exhibit toward whites. once the pandering stops and obama could be elected, watch his turnaround.

never forget that his mother is an atheist and his father and stepfather were right wing muslins during the formative years of obama's life. that is imbedded in his psyche. don't be taken in.

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Mike, Laguna Beach, CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:34:09 GMT

"America is not ready for a BLACK President-Period" Well, based upon the last WHITE PRESIDENT, we can't afford NOT TO HAVE Mr. OBAMA. Really, don't you people hear how truly STUPID you sound? This is how we ended up in Iraq. The reason things don't change is because the American people can't. They would rather see their sons and daughters DIE in a foriegn country just to fulfill some corporate vision of what WE need. Last time I checked I just bought a gallon of gas. I din't make abuck off it! Those of us with above average IQ's get very frustrated with the majority of the inbred, backwood, cousin lovin' hillbilly, redneck philosophy about what can or can't be. You truly disgust me.

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Sherry Wilks, Hobbs, NM — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:40:48 GMT

Democrats have just as much to offer this country as do Republicans. Some do not seem to realize that there are many democratic families who have democratic loved ones serving in the military too.
We need to stop dividing ourselves and start coming together. There is so much work to be done to restore our standing on the national stage and to repair the damage done in our own country. When you cast your vote for president, do it based on what will be best for the country as a whole, not what will strengthen your own party. I happen to believe that Barack Obama and John Edwards both have good ideas and the desire to take us forward as a nation. No matter who the President turns out to be, that person will not be able to fix everything.We all need to let go of the past and move forward. We do ourselves no good when we indulge in hatred. I am talking to Benton Bain. You have miss quoted so many facts in your letter and the hatred is palpable when I read it. I could correct your statements but I doubt it would change your mind, so I will save my breath. I only hope that most Americans are living in the present and trying to do something to help the country.

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disgusted — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:46:59 GMT

Diane says the race is not about race or gender but is generational. Anyone over 45 OUT, anyone 18-44 IN.
Yeah, yeah, we old worthless Baby Boomers also remember in the late '60's when they said we should not trust anyone over 30. Yes, we've heard that old line before, Diane. It was NOT true now. It was just immaturity lack of experience talking then as it is now.

diane, what other nuggets of insight do you have for us today?

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Democraticjack, Colonial Beach, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:49:22 GMT

First off, let me remind the non-boomers that without us "old" people, you would not be watching those HDTV's and listening to your ubiquitous iPods or driving a car with airbags.
Secondly, I love Barak, but his supporters scare the hell of me. They sound like they are voting, not for President, but for the second coming of Jesus. I guess if Bill Clinton was the first black President, then Obama could be the first black Jesus.....

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Mike, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:54:55 GMT

Hillary gets elected for 8 years, then Jeb Bush gets his 8 years and then Roger Clinton gets 8 years and so on as nauseum. Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton - ...

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disgusted — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:55:03 GMT

Darrell,
I had to read your comment three times before I could believe what you are saying.

You are saying that black women who support Bill Clinton are not willing participants but are being forced into it by sexual abuse and rape???????????????

Surely that is not what you meant to say. No sane person would spew such craziness.

If I have misunderstood your comment, tell us exactly what you meant.

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disgusted — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:55:09 GMT

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lassiter — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:55:40 GMT

Please, can somebody explain to me , what is Hillary's experience? Being first Lady, or being in cohoots with all the corruption of the Bill Clinton's White House. For Heavens" sake, Biden and Dodd have years of experience, Why are they not running on the top positions?. Anybody would be better than Hillary!

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Sherry Wilks, Hobbs, NM — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:56:33 GMT

Hillary Clinton is not the only chose for Democrats. John Edwards and Barack Obama are both wonderful candidates with fresh ideas to take the country forward. Obviously no one can fix everything that is broken in this country but I think either one of those two would make a real change for the better. If we as Americans will allow ourselves to let go of the past and make an effort to reach out to one another, We will see immediate positive changes in the situation. Why is it necassary to compare degrees of service and sacrifice. Let us just be grateful and supportive of those who step forward and dare to try!

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James, Belvidere, IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:56:41 GMT

Iowa - Obama
NH- Obama or Cinton
Nevada - Clinton
South Carolina - Obama
Illinois - Obama
California - Clinton
New York - Clinton

If all of these states went today I think it would look like this. Hopefully If obama win Iowa and NH that Clinton will not win the states I have mentioned.

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DMark, Las Vegas, NV — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:02:58 GMT

When all is said and done, I, like most Democrats, will gladly vote for whoever wins the primary.
The goal is to get the Bush stink out of the White House and it will take at least 8 years to try to clean up the mess he got us into.
As a white dude over 50, I intend to vote for Obama in the Nevada Caucus - but will be quite happy if any of the other candidates win instead. It is a good field of candidates - the GOP should be so lucky.

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Jane — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:04:10 GMT

Hillary Clinton is NOT seen untrustworthy by all Democrats only the Obama supporters who used this negative Repuboican talking point.

Obama uses Republican talking points regularly against his fellow candidates especially Hillary because she is the one to beat.

Unfortunately some Democrats have bought in to his negative campaign sleeze. Axlerod was shocked that the sleezy boring info about Hillary didn't catch on earlier in the camnpaign so he had to go in a new direction...she's not trustworthy, Twisting the facts and her words.

UNTRUSTWORTHY Let's check into Obama's record.

As a woman, I could NEVER NEVER vote for someone who was untrustworthy enough to not vote for women's rights and try to hid behind it by saying he was just doing it to give political cover to others.

Obama was not there when we women needed him. He's not there on health care for us. He's not there on Social Security for us.

Obama is not trustworthy when it comes to women's issues. I will not vote for him.

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Willard IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:14:21 GMT

Obama goes negative on Hillary with Republican talking points. Does he really care if this ends up benefiting the Republicans in '08?

This seems to be mostly about Obama's huge ego and his blind ambition.

And when we end up with a Republican president, against all odds it seemed a few months ago, many of we Democrats will lay the blame at the feet of the ambitious Mr. Obama and we will remember him in any election for years to come. If Obama does not win this time, Democrats will remember him using Republican talking points to trash a fellow candidate who was strong and positive until he started his negative sleeze.

Because of Mr. Obama's blinf ambition, I will not vote for him in'08 and I will never vote for him in any future election. And the sad thing is, I would have supported him in the future. But as most of the people I know say, "Never Obama, we know him now and he is not for the Democratic party just for HIMSELF."

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June Cardiff - Iowa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:17:27 GMT

Obama is NOT honest. Just look at the way he attacked Paul Krugman. Google Obama Krugman and read about it.

Obama is trying to win the Presidency by deceiving voters.

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Keith Volquardsen Des Moines Iowa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:20:16 GMT

In The Year Rome Fell

In the year Rome fell the masses cheered
From a lonely place I watched her burn
In my prison cell the worst was feared
As they swept her ash into history's urn

Her golden age had long since past
Her fleet of proud ships dashed & shattered
Taunt lines that held them strong and fast
Were blurred and frayed, the sails tattered

With moral sextants misaligned
They sailed to rock and petty sea
Truth's hull integrity declined
Rushed in filth and debauchery

As Senator's of place and station
With pockets lined and glad hand grin
Watched Empire walls with strong foundation
Now crumbled, cracked, fall from within

In the year Rome fell, no lessons learned
No voice to warn from dungeon floor
With history changed, and pages burned
The fall of Rome begins once more

Keith L. Volquardsen

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Kent L, NY, NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:20:32 GMT

Forget polls, what about blimps? Now Ron Paul has air superiority (along with idea superiority). Unfortunately it took segregationist Governor Wallace to reveal the truth that “there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between” Republicans and Democrats. The Democrats willingly went along with the War in Iraq, suspension of Habeas Corpus, detaining protesters, banning books like “America Deceived’ from Amazon, stealing private lands (Kelo decision), warrant-less wiretapping and refusing to investigate 9/11 properly. They are both guilty of treason.
Support Dr. Ron Paul and save this great nation.
Last link (before Google Books bends to gov’t Will and drops the title):
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=0-595-38523-0

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John Jay — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:25:30 GMT

LT Obviously you have been out of the country sincer Halloween and the MSNBC "debate".

So let me catch you up. Your comment and complaint was that the media does not have the stomach for insisting that Hillary Clinton give an answer to the questionn of driver's liscenses for illegals.

If you had been in the USA at the time you might have listened to the November debate sponsored by CNN.
When asked if she was for giving liscense to illegals she said NO. She did not try to wiggle around like Mr. Obama did in that debate with a yes no maybe answer. SHE SAID NO.

Mr. Obama finally after prodding from the moderator said, Yes he was for giving driver's liscense to illegals. The confusing thing is that recently Mr. Obama stated that he was not for allowing illegal people to work in the USA.

So, Illegals can drive but not work. Makes a lot of sense to must of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SusieQsie — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:30:26 GMT

>>1. Sen. Clinton stealing Whitehouse souvenirs & silverware upon leaving the Whitehouse but not prosecuted??? <<

Oh, that's right! Well, cheer up! If elected, barf, maybe she'll put it back! LOL

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Anyone but Obama — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:31:32 GMT

Barak Obama has a vision for our country...it secretly involves his giant ego and blind ambition...just as he did in Illinois.

Where is he when the people need him? He misses votes in the state senate or votes Pass or Present and hides out and misses votes in the US Senate.

Barak is not there when we need him. He is not there for women. He can usually be found secretly manipulating and fueling his ego and blind ambition.

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JOHN MASON,CHICAGO,ILLINOIS — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:39:57 GMT

OBAMA IS A LOSER.OPRAH SHOULD BE TAKING CARE OF THOSE ABUSED CHILDREN IN HER SCHOOL,INSTEAD OF PLAYING POLITICS.BOTH OF THEM WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET SOME PRESS.LETS TALK MORALS OBAMA AND OPRAH.

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MH, NYC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:40:51 GMT

MSNBC: post your polling methods, please! Obama is surely the favorite of cell phone only households, which make up more than 25 percent of the population, and yet are STILL being excluded from opinion polling samples!!!!

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Kentucky — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:41:14 GMT

I don't support Obama because he is a sleaze ball politician. The fact that he is trying to discredit Paul Krugman of all people for correctly stating the obvious flaws in his Republicanized approach to social security and healthcare is really offputting to me.

Definitely, I would have to agree with the Edwards/ Clinton overlap. Now, as much as a sleaze as John Edwards is, I find him more palatable than BO and I am an HRC supporter. JE is a much better option than Giuiliani or Huckabee. The other thing, JE can actually win the general election. True, Obama can carry every state that John Kerry carried (except New Jersey and Pennsylvania if Rudi is the nominee). But, that's it and it is not enough to win the presidency. As soon as Pat Robertson starts telling the evangelicals that Obama is a Muslim, Obama will not be able to pull Ohio or any swing state.

Now, I know Obama desperately does not want to be labeled a Muslim at the expense of insulting the Muslim community. As an aside, this is not very progressive and it is insulting to his Muslim grandparents. However, and the larger point, I live in Northern KY and I have spoken with several Kentuckians and Ohioans that have said Obama is a Muslim plant, Democrats mind you. As an Obama detractor, I have even said "well I don't like his policies and I think he is a shady, Chicago-style politician, but he is not a Muslim." "No," they always reply, "I don't care if he is a Christian now. Once a Muslim always a Muslim."

Like I said, I like HRC (Biden would be my 2nd choice). But, we could lose this election Dems. If it comes down to it, I think JE is more palatable and could actually win.

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John Clarence — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:50:33 GMT

Just where have the people been for the last seven years that don't want a Clinton presidentcy? This has been the worst administration in the last 100 years and it will take another twenty years to get the country back to where it was. Obama dosen't have a chance of being elected if nominated as about 25 percent say they will vote for him, but they won't.
So another republican administration gets in. The common misconception is that the american voters are smart. So how come the country is in the shape its in?

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DemocratPartyisEvil, Rural, Ohio — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:02:54 GMT

hillary? obamas? that slick edwards? gimmea break. give me four more years of good odld goerge doubleyou bush anytday. he is teh best presdietn ever and i think his spine of steel and his sword of iron shoudl smite the world of its terrarrist.

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Darryl — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:03:21 GMT

i'm going to link this at www.obamawall.com

go obama

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Mike, Louisville, KY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:21:11 GMT

Obama's message of new faces, fresh ideas, and outside the beltway approaches to solving problems, domestic or international, is nothing more that a re-iteration of what George Bush ran on in the past two presidential elections. I was fooled once...I will not be fooled again.

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Enrique S, Miami, FL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:23:04 GMT

I think America is slowly realizing that no matter who they vote for it is NOT going to be the same old families in power. AMERICANS want change. I would never have voted for JESSE JACKSON for president. But I am pretty close to deciding on BARACK OBAMA. I have had enough of the past. Bring on the future. Please.

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Nolff, Greenville, SC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:23:10 GMT

Dear Chuck Todd, Why did you have to bring up race on South Carolina and not the other states? Whenever the media mentions South Carolina you guys bring up race like people here are still picking cotton or in the Ku Klux Klan, which could be further from the truth.

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Nashville_fan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:25:52 GMT

Does "America is not ready for a black president" really translate into "I'm not ready for a black president"? Just curious - because there are alot of folks worried about "America" on this point.

I'm ready for a competent President.

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Domenico Montanaro — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:39:05 GMT

Don DeVan and Shirley Mellecker,
Thank you for your comments and for participating in the forum, as always.
Please see our analyses of the Republican polling in the early states here: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/12/09/506450.aspx and http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/12/09/506448.aspx

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Peter Courtenay Stephens — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:43:07 GMT

It is important, but, not in the best interests of this country, It's Constitution, Sovereignty and personal liberty that any of the top tier candidates from the criminal class gets elected. The repulsives and democraps are the problem and the sooner the American people get up off their knees and throw these bums out of office the better off this country will be. The only candidate that actually would clean out the cancerous infestation in Washington is Ron Paul.
All the rest just represent business as usual and the status quo, which means more of the same corruption, dishonesty and loss of freedom.

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Frank Bartlett — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:56:33 GMT

After reading these comments it becomes clear why the United States is slipping in status in the world. It seems that there are a lot of people that live in some kind of vacuum and refuse to acknowledge the reality that exists around them. They replace thoughtful comment with simplistic name calling and repeating ridicules innuendo apparently thinking that if you repeat something from talk radio others will believe it.

Let is examine the so-called baggage that Hillary is supposed to be struggling with. She is a twice elected Senator with a high approval rating in her home state. While being First Lady she had to deal with her very popular unfaithful husband whose behavior should not reflect on her. She raised their child doing a magnificent job and managed to keep her marriage together under horrendous circumstances. Something that the vast majority of Americans seem unable to accomplish. She and her husband went through what was possibly the most scrutinized 8 years of any Presidency in our history. Her tormentors spent millions of dollars attempting to uncover some dirt that they could use to attack her husband with and the best they could come up with was him getting a blow-job in the oval office.

The rest of the world watched in disbelief as the self-righteous Republicans, one after another marched up to the podium and made complete jackasses of themselves. Bill’s approval ratings climbed into the high sixty percentage points while the Republicans put on their impeachment circus.

Hillary has been tested and she has dealt with everything that her opponents could throw at her and she is still standing. Her intelligence is unquestionable and her experience is vast and pertinent to the Presidency. Eight years in the White house along with her excellent education and time in the Senate has toughened her for the demanding job of leading our country. She is respected around the world and her election to the Presidency would receive overwhelming approval from the entire world. Our image would be reversed to that of respect and dignity overnight.

The other candidates are worthy competitors but non has the recognition, popularity, or preparedness as dose Hillary. Our country as well as the rest of the world is at a crucial point in history with possibly the very survival of our species hanging in the balance. So we must put aside our petty differences and make a decision that places the well being of both our country and the rest of the world in the forefront of who we place this tremendous burden on when we elect the next President.

Hillary is ready to be President and the country is ready for Hillary.

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Frank Bartlett, Boulder City, Nevada — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:58:38 GMT

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Susie — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:05:19 GMT

I am amazed at how many people commenting here are racists. Having lived through the 60's and living in California where we don't really focus on race, I am disappointed that so many are still as uneducated and ignorant as to judge someone by the color of their skin. Obama is my candidate and I don't care what color he is, it is his message that I am supporting. Those of you still living in the past need to move on and make an effort to be color blind and judge people on their message not the color of their skin.

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J, Good Topeka, KS — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:05:28 GMT

I trust NBC like I trust the Clintons.
I'll vote for Obama or the Clintons when there's a gun to my head.
Wait a minute, no not even then...
I'm starting to think Ron Paul IS the best candidate or Duncan Hunter or Tom Tancrado still like Fred Thompson though.
A long way to go till Nov. '08.

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Dennis D — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:06:32 GMT

Bottom Line

Of ALL Presidential Candidates from EITHER party the 3 with the LEAST Experience LEAD the DEM PARTY.
Hillary, Obama and Edwards are by far the Least Experienced. Dem voters are clueless.

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Michael Spears, Charlottesville, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:16:36 GMT

If you liked the Iraq war and are ready for a newer, broader war in the Middle East, be sure to vote for an MSM candidate.
Otherwise, vote Ron Paul for PEACE!!!
He voted against the war EVERY TIME it came up for a vote. His record on taxes is as good.
www.RonPaul2008.com

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George C. Spense — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:37:14 GMT

I'm sick of the bottom line Obama matra.

IF YOU ARE OPPOSED TO OBAMA YOU MUST BE A RACIST.

That's demeaning and disgusting. I'm not voting for Obama because he is black. I'm not voting for him because I think he is wrong on Health care, wrong on Social security, and wrong on his negative holier than thou attacks on the other candidates.

I'm not voting for Obama because he is not there for women when they need him. He voted "present" or pass in the Illinois senate for women's rights tries to twist out of it by saying he was playing politics and providing cover for other senators. NO THE TRUTH IS HE WAS NOT THERE FOR WOMEN WHEN THEY NEEDED HIM.

Now do any of those reasons for why I'd never vote for Obama have to do with his being black.

The more you Obama people throw that racial slur at any of us who do not support him, the more many many many of us decide NOT to vote for him.

I'm sick of Obama, his wife, and his campaign playing the race card.

Deal in issues not slime, Obama people

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Ken Detroit, Michigan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:49:44 GMT

My concern is Mr.Obama always says that he has a "New vision for American people" but he is not telling and explaing to American people that what kind of vision he has for american people but Mrs.Clinton is always explaing american people about health care which She had tried to bring univesal health care for every americans.

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Ken, Detroit, Michigan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:53:01 GMT

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John Letts, Chicago, IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:16:54 GMT

The Republicans are salivating to run against Hillary. Those of you who support her are blind to the intense hatred she inspires among not just those in the GOP, but many, many independents and Democrats of both genders who see her for what she is -- a totally unprincipled person who will say anything and do anything (including sticking with a serial adulterer for decades) just to achieve her life's ambition of being President. However unhappy or dispirited the Republicans become at who they end up nominating, or however much some of them may not agree with his proposals or background, they will all come together and turn out in droves to defeat Hillary. And those of us who are Democrats may not have the ability to hold our noses tightly enough to vote for HRC, who gave George W. Bush a blank check not once, but twice, and is cozy as can be with corporate interests. Nominating Hillary may feel good, but it will result in the Bush policies continuing under a Republican successor.

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Nancy Scarbrough, Austin, Texas — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:27:11 GMT

I watched Tim Russert give Mayor Giuliani a very hard time on his Sunday show and I wondered why he was so easy on Sen. Obama when he appeared on his show.
It is hard to respect Russert and Chris Mathews when they are so biased.
Mathews is the worst because he cannot control his hatred for the Clintons. Most people are tired of his dishonest agenda. Maybe that is why his ratings are so low.
The reporters like to say they go after the front runners, but I have not seen them go after Sen. Obama. I understand the GOP is collecting a lot of dishonest dealings concerning Obama. Chicago is noted for its dishonest political machine.
I don't know what Obama plans are on health insurance, Social Security and the economy. He has been very vague and the press lets him get away with it because they like him. They liked George Bush and look what a bad president he has turned out to be.
So, do the country a favor and be fair and honest in your reporting.
I also think if the press says it is wrong for Sen. Clinton to use the gender card it is wrong for the Obamas to use the race card. Both Senator and Mrs. Obama have used the race card in a number of speeches.

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Jean Taylor — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:27:31 GMT

I'm almost sixty and female and I'm going with the best candidate for these times and that would be OBAMA.

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Dennis,nyc,ny — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:43:52 GMT

Hillary will appoint more Ruth Ginbergs to the Supreme Court

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Thomas D. Vann, Castle Rock CO — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:45:19 GMT

After reading these post's I sure hope the Republicans win. The vast majority of the Democrats writing seem to be paranoid loons. Let's keep the country in the hands of adults.

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tmoore — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:50:36 GMT

well, I am 70, and I will not vote for a candidate that is still on training wheels. This is a very big country , and we do have a myriad of problems.On the job training is not what we need at this time, or at any other time

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Kathryn — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:37:11 GMT

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A RED-NECK WHEN: You think America is not ready for a black president. Who cares what color his skin is? All I care about is the chance he is giving our country to heal the wounds inflicted on it by the Bush administration the past 7 years. Our country has lost much of the respect it had world wide because of GW, we need someone who wants to take us in a different direction with calm intelligence. That is not Hillary and surly not Rudy.

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Idi, Boston, Ma — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:51:43 GMT

Someone please tell me how Hillary Clinton represents change?
Enough of the Clinton's and the Bush's, its time for anyone but a member of either one of these two families to be POTUS.
I am a Republican and I actually like Obama, at least I can watch him on the television and not want to vomit in my mouth unlike when I see Hillary on the screen. I can't believe everyone doesn't see straight thru Hill's smug, pompous, I deserve this because I stayed with that laying skirt chaser, louse of a husband of mine.
I don't think democrats are the smartest people on the planet but I don't believe they are stupid either. I believe dem's do have some principals and morals and at least a vote for Obama assures the party that they can look at themselves in the mirror the day after election day and not hate themselves.

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PulSamsara — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:02:19 GMT

No thanks mama - I'm for Obama !

Obama 2008.

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mike, laguna beach, ca — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:17:20 GMT

tmoore... With any luck you'll be dead like your brain before the election. God willing

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Glenn, Greensboro, NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:20:31 GMT

Let me get this right: Bush is SUCH a disaster and white therefore we can't afford NOT to elect Obama?!?!??
HAHAHAHA!
Great logic there!
Mike from Laguna Beach spouts every bit of liberal nonsense in one short paragraph!
Amazing.
I bet Mike from Laguna has never even lived in the South, yet is such an expert in us em hillbilly type folks! Yeeeehawww!

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gxb -- cincinnati indiana — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:20:41 GMT

They are all just liberals and have the same basic values:
Increase taxes
Increase dependence on government
Eliminate personal freedoms (the ones that really matter)
Increase power to marginal groups.
Create a basic 'guilt' at being american
Create a Venezuela model in the northern hemisphere
Eliminate personal choice
Protect the liberal 'elite' from all of their new rules

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PulSamsara — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:25:10 GMT

No thanks mama - I'm for Obama !

Obama 2008.

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rob — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:44:44 GMT

HILLARY IS TOAST!!! KINDERGARTEN COP BUSTED!!!

HRC is going, going, going, back to the politics of personal destruction, attempting to destroy the democrats brightest and best politician. Why would anyone want to go back to the scandals,(her best friends husband took $1,000 in commodities investment and returned to her $100,000 - she appointed her friend as chairman of PBS) - and to many other scandals to mention.

HRC - is a lousy politician, her experience is that of a wife, sort of like the husband of Margaret Thatcher.... and she has never run anything bigger than a Senate office -

These National polls are nothing more than name recognition and women naturally thinking a women in the white house would be a good thing. Now that people are tuning in - they are clearly tuning out - Kindergate is the single dumbest political error of our generation!!!!!!

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:47:55 GMT

Somebody has to be making up these posts. They are just too funny to be real. Misinformation, half-truths, racism... all stages of human evolution here.
Can't wait till everyone catches up. Maybe we can have a real discussion.
Obama '08

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Dean, Sanford, NC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:55:47 GMT

Gee, is there only one party running for president?

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Sarah Sawyer, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:03:39 GMT

that's the clunkiest headline I've ever read.
Maybe, "Clinton should worry about more than Iowa"
or
"Clinton's worries grow past Iowa"
or
SOMETHING, ANYTHING

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Myron — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:20:01 GMT

I can't wait to vote against Hillary.

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Checkmoot — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:23:26 GMT

How anyone can compare the resumes of Clinton and Richardson and say that Clinton has more experience is mind boggling. Clinton, Senator. Richardson, Congressman, U.N. Ambassador, Ambassador to Iraq, highly successful Governor. Richardson is by far the most qualified of any of the candidates of eother party. Unfortunately he is not tall, slender and handsome, nor is he rich. Politics today is a beauty contest and the richest one, with the most money, is going to be our leader. Competance and honesty ? Forget it.

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Bob, New York City — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:25:52 GMT

I'm voting for Hillary because American is not ready for a black president.

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RobJ, Spartnburg, SC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:26:11 GMT

Mike judging by all the name calling you did to southerners, maybe you fit your descriptions better than your tageted audience.

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Tom Drago, North Augusta, South Carolina — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:45:12 GMT

To Susie Smart; don't feel bad, the dems all come down here to South Carolina, shuck and jive in a black church, tell us what a bunch of rednecks and goons we are because of the Confederate flag and then haul butt. Mother Hillary can't draw flies without Billy boy appearing first, Oprah+Obama=0, and little Johnny Hairdo will sue al-Qeada out of existance (after he sues all of our doctors and hospitals out of existance)These people are all left overs from the Soviet Union they will destroy our economy with their socialist plans. ANY Republican is a better choice than this bunch!

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jorge, santa cruz, ca — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:11:42 GMT

I can't believe people are voting for obama primarily because opera supports him. Thais absurd! The media should not decide who we pick! Hillary all the way for 2008!!!!!!!!!

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Christy Roach, Bedford, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:20:48 GMT

Sousa,
You ask who was guarding The US on 9/11? Why our military that had been made substantially smaller due to Clinton, that's who! Wonder why our budget was so good then, then so high after 9/11? So we could right-size National Security - that's why, you genius!

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Jon Doe Seattle Washington — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:25:46 GMT

Publius McPeters:

Please read Hayek "The Road To Serfdom." Fascists are communists that support nationalism. They favor big governments that intrude into the lives of citizens. Therefore, a socialized medicine plan would be something fascists would support.

By contrast, liberals (with a lower case l) believe that the government only has the ability to secure natural rights: life, liberty and property. Socialized Medicine does not fall under one of those categories, and actually involves stealing property from the productive members of society (i.e. the rich) and giving it to the unproductive members of society (i.e. the poor.) Republicans come much closer to being liberal than to being communist or fascist. Thus, calling someone a Republifascist does little more than display your ignorance concerning the history of political philosophy.

If socialized medicine worked well, Rich Canadians wouldn't come to the United States for health care. Markets always work better than government control. Always.

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Bruce, Aurora, CO — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:39:21 GMT

Obama is articulate and Kennedyesque, but his thoughts on health care do not impress me. This is an extremely important issue, with 47 million Americans in dire need of health care access. John Edward's approach to this challege appears to be one of reasonable compromise with the powerful insurance lobby. (Remember, he has been a formidable opponent against these companies in court.) Clinton had her chance. misjudged the "con" in the conservative insurance lobby and was defeated because of it.
I would also like to mention that I have doubts concerning the accuracy/validity of the major media polls taken recently. My experience with other numerous polls taken (although possibly non-scientific) have shown Edwards and Kucinich much higher than Clinton and Obama.

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Paula Jensen, Post Falls, Idaho — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:51:30 GMT

I am so tired of male reporters and their sexism. Chuck Todd, political director of MSNBC continues to try and persuade voters to vote for Obama instead of Clinton with his constant negative portrayal of her. I only grow in admiration for Hillary with having to deal with the male dominant media. If he were fair, he would comment on her strengths as well, plus he should point out Obama's shortcomings. This Democratic race should not be about Oprah's opinion and celebrity. I have stopped watching Chris Matthew's due to his sexist bias. And I will no longer renew my Newsweek subscription for its continual slanted views as well. I am a big fan of Joe Biden and am convinced through the constant trashing of Hillary, she has an inner strength that this country needs. Our country is regressing into the dark ages by not recognizing her value. Women over in Iraq are experiencing a devalued position as well with the male dominance Shia empowerment. Men who degrade women do not want to share power with them. They want to rule over them. Women wake up!
Paula

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Howard Ino, Orlando, FL — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:01:20 GMT

Mr: Publius McPeters...

Your assumption is that there are vast profit margins scammed by corporations, as opposed to waste, inefficiency and skimming by bureaucrats.

The truth of the matter is:

1.
-Competition forces efficiency.
-Socialism (monopoly) has no outside pressure for efficiency.

2.
-Competition forces customer focus.
-Socialism (monopoly) had no need for customer focus.

3.
-Competition drives innovation as a competitive advantage.
- Socialism (monopoly) has no drive for innovation.

The truth is (available in any companies prospectus) that corporate margins are tight because of COMPETITION! Government bureaucrats have NO motivation to reduce costs.

Perhaps you don't understand that corruption in corporations places a company in a non-competitive posture, (IE: Enron... BTW... Enron flourished during Clinton's tenure and was busted during the Bush administration.)

Furthermore, corruption in Big government is rampant... IE: the MULTI MULTI BILLION DOLLAR "Food for oil" debacle at the UN!

Kind sir, your "Socialized Medicine" solution is rife with governmental waste and beaucratic skimming, absent innovation and loaded with fraud.

The USSR proved this in a micro and macro environment:
1. Rationed healthcare
2. Marginilized healthcare
3. Non-existant research and development

Mr. McPeters, your model promises less and lower quality medical care, higher costs and minimal innovation (provable by all external models... Canada, England, Scandanavia, France, Germany and China). BTW, I have visited and witnessed all of the above!

Mr. McPeters, Perhaps you should get out of your cycle of hate, study a little Keynesian economics, realaze that America and it's people really are a good lot, and...

grow up!

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VKC Canton, Michigan — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:08:29 GMT

Let's remember those who voted for Bush and put him into the White House. The cowboy was liked and people thought he was honest. Okay, open your eyes and see what he did for America. Stop bashing H.Clinton because she isn't liked by everyone-She will have to clean up his mess, and restore America! We need another 8 years of the Clintons. Look how America was when Bill was our leader? I want to feel safe, secure and happy again. H.Clinton will lift us up again.

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Rich, Melissa, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:24:18 GMT

Clinton will sink the party....Edwards will not have enough money to compete....We got to get smart about this....Obama is the man who can get it done!....Encourage the others to drop out and endorse him ASAP...

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Douglas, Pasadena CA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:26:54 GMT

The Mason Dixon poll is a far left poll. Intrade gives you the most accurate forecast. If it makes his supporters feel good, have at it. But Obama has zero chance. Add to how far behind he is, there's two debates coming up in one week. He's gotten killed in every debate thus far. Obama is weak sauce.

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Rich, Melissa, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:32:08 GMT

Sara,

Thank you for the purely racist and ignorant rant...Your words do more for OBAMA than a million dollars....You do not scare people from Obama, you scare people away from you and your Republicans...

I know a lot of so called "Christians" that hang George W photos in their living rooms, and think of him as god's chosen one. If this is true, then God wants to kill the Republican Party. Bush has been the best thing for the Democratic party since FDR and JFK.

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MeByTheSea — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:33:06 GMT

I want a change. I want intelligence, honesty, the ability to bring opposites to common ground to actually get something accomplished. I want someone who has more 'reality moments' than 'senior moments', I want a president I'm not ashamed of, I want America to be great again, I want Barak Obama.

And those of you that keep citing experience... go look at old lifers in prison, they all had experience, it didn't make them smart. Age does not equate with wisdom - it could, it can, but often doesn't.

And for those that say we aren't ready for a woman, or black, or younger... YOU may not be ready because YOU cannot envision nor embrace change, because you live in fear - thankfully that is not true of most of America. I believe America is ready for Intelligence, Integrity, and Change in the White House - no matter what package it presents itself in.

If those of us who are not trapped in fear and falsehoods actually vote, we'll have what America needs and deserves - President Obama!

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Ron Paul, POTUS — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:33:55 GMT

What's funny is we say we want Hillary to win and were against Obama, and on the other hand we say we want Obama to win and that we wouldn't vote for Hillary. So after the primary and either one of them is the nominee are we still going to vote for them? If we don't want Hillary and she is the nominee are we going to vote for her to be president? If Obama is the nominee are we going to vote for him to be president?

All the candidates are messed up, it is finally time to elect a third party nominee. Ron Paul Ron Paul Ron Paul

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Proud eagle — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:59:48 GMT

I watch the news alot. I can't recall any major ist attacks against the US in the last 7 years. I can't recall any Mexican children that don't deserve an education. I don't recall $80K children screaming "I need a doctor". I don't recall any lack of black participation in our country's govenment. I don't recall the All VOLUNTEER ARMY needing more/better troops. Or maybe I just missed it. Or, maybe we're doing OK afterall. Go Mike!

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Sergio, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:32:06 GMT

From this side of the Atlantic, your political debates look like Bevis & Butthead, a cartoon comedy!On the other hand you guy's seem to be in an "Oligarchy". The Kennedys, the Clintons, the Bushes...and a 2 party system, can it be called a democracy?

Isn't it time that America should be represented politicaly by a much wider spectrum of political paries with new ideas and policies, that would truly reflect the melting pot that is the USA?

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Dennis, Rochester Hills, MI — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:20:43 GMT

O'bama may be a handsome, youthful, looking photogenic man, but he is not ready for prime time. His comments about social security taxes and lack of a plan for universal health care are two issues where he shows his inability to close the deal.

He may be well spoken, but the GOP must be salivating at the thought of an Obama candidacy. Hillary Clinton has been through the wars, and is by far best candidate.

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Mike, Laguna Beach, CA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:58:31 GMT

To Glen from Greensboro, YOUR wrong! Just happen to have homes in Savannah,GA,, Bay St. Louis, MS and New Orleans, LA (where I happen to be writing from right now. So, yep I have lived in the South and probably have experienced more of the SOUTH than YOU! Don't let Laguna Beach fool you! Everybody does not live paycheck to paycheck. So YeeeeHaw back at you

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Kate, Boston, MA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:40:34 GMT

I've been reading these comments from all of you and realize that most of you are uninformed OR you are looking at presidential hopefuls as celebrities instead of trying to work out for yourselves who is best qualified to run the free world, given its current messy state.
There are two wars going on costing American lives. These wars are also costing us our social security budget. Social Security will be bankrupt in just eight years unless we turn it around.
I run a business and have not been able to afford health insurance for 10 years. This is obviously a problem I'd like remedied.
America's reputation around the world is now mud, thanks to the current administration. If you don't care about this FACT, did it ever occur to you that the national security of this country DEPENDS on that fact?
FORGET gender, charisma and race. Who's QUALIFIED to fix these overwhelming problems on this scale? My money is on Hillary. Obama almost had me but I can forsee him being steamrolled in Washington just like the current sockpuppet, George Bush.
I'm voting for Hillary.

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kate, boston, ma — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:07:54 GMT

I really have to comment on the Oprah/Obama show that went through the states. I am surprised that Oprah would, for the first time in her life, rally for a presidential hopeful and then decides to get behind Obama! This floors me especially from a WOMAN who made her BILLIONS off the backs of other WOMEN!! Who says this isn't a "race" race? Oprah, I'm ashamed of you and can't believe that you sold out women. What a sham!!

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mike, laguna beach, ca — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:14:17 GMT

Kate, get a man and a life! Hillary isno woman.I don't know what she is. But she's no woman. You can vote for anyone you choose, but no matter how hard you try, you can't justify aq vote for Hillary. It is obvious that you are a victim of what you accuse everyone else of. Barbara Bush is a women too-would you vote for her? I did'nt think so.

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Dean Etter ,Eugene,Oregon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:53:03 GMT

Have any of you looked at Ron Paul? Seems he has a lot to offer for any American. You just can't be better than the constitution of the united States of America when electing a president.

Nobody in either party represents his oath of office and has followed the Constitution they take on intering office, or lived up to that oath with the exception of this Congressman for 20 years.

He has a 100% score for following the Constitution.

He does not just talk, he walks the walk. As Americans we are to elect people --not partys.

If we are looking for moral people and somebody who is for America first the rest of these clowns are not the people to vote for.

Picking the best of what is put out there to vote for is no longer choice--it is called manipulation.

I just want honest Americans to look at the man and ask yourself what America is about. If he is not the man I would be hard pressed to find a better one to represent this country.

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

I will vote for him just for his unrelenting stand for the Constitution i have also sworn to protect against all threats--and it is under threat!

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Staci, Houston, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:06:19 GMT

For the woman above who posted the lengthy appeal to women voters on behalf of HRC and the attack on Oprah for supporting Obama:

Supporting a candidate for the sake of having a female president is sexist. I, too, look forward to the day when we have a president who is a woman. However, I will not vote for Hillary just because she is a woman. That would be as sexist as NOT voting for her because she is a woman.

Hillary is smart and capable and committed. I respect those things about her. But those things aren't enough.
She lacks the power to inspire cooperation and build consensus. I ask you: What good is the office if no one will take your call?

Yes, it's all very romantic. Someday, a woman will take the oath and my daughter will have an excellent role model in the White House. But today, my daughter has an excellent role model at Our House. She has a mother who examines the candidates and votes on the quality of the individual, not on his or her sex or race.

God bless us all. Disagreements aside, we're paying attention.

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Dean Etter ,Eugene,Oregon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:19:27 GMT

Obama, Hillary, only needs people to look at the past.

Obama--???is he what he was raised--or what he claims to be.
Hillary--want some health care Clinton---who will be the looser--and who will be the winner?

Who pays for it? Think her and Bills 25 million will get put in the pool to support it?? Or will us old runny nose grunts have to foot the bill?

Will we be another Canada who has to go to Mexico because the free health care is no longer a option in the Unied States, if we do not care to wait in line untill we are dead.

Free sounds good untill you wake up to the idea that somebody will have to pay for it some where down the road.

I would rather vote for somebody who represents America--not somebody who will say whatever it takes to get my vote and go the other way after they are in office. Show me the only one who has lived up to his sworn oath of office--that is the only thing that counts--otherwise what is the purpose of the oath of office? If Americans do not understand where their god Given inailenable rights come from. They need to read the decleration of indepenance and Constitution.

Otherwise you are urinating into the wind.

We are Americans first--lets vote like we are!

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Dean Etter ,Eugene,Oregon — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:38:32 GMT

Women need to stop supporting their gender and elect a president. Hillary is the opposition to anything American that I can point at.

Her And Bill pretty much wore out their welcome mat,
with the blue dress, Ron brown and Vince Foster as well as the rest of the people that layed down their lives to protect their leader--Involetary of course!

Best wake up to what went down in the 8 years of terror that they produced.

"The average age of the world's greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, those nations always progressed through the following sequence:
1. From bondage to spiritual faith;
2. From spiritual faith to great courage;
3. From courage to liberty;
4. From liberty to abundance;
5. From abundance to complacency;
6. From complacency to apathy;
7. From apathy to dependence;
8. From dependence back into bondage"
Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, points out some interesting facts concerning the 2000 Presidential election:
Number of States won by: Gore: 19; Bush: 29
Square miles of land won by: Gore: 580,000; Bush: 2,427,000
Population of counties won by: Gore: 127 million; Bush: 143 million
Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by: Gore: 13.2; Bush: 2.1

Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory Bush won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of this great country. Gore's territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in government-owned tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..."

Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.

If Congress grants amnesty and citizenship to twenty-million criminal invaders called illegals and they vote, then we can say good-bye to the USA in fewer than five years."

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ Vote wise get somebody that represents America--voting is a obligation to being American--Don't blow it.

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Dean Etter ,Eugene,Oregon — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:07:03 GMT

Giuliani ????? what in the??? Nobody look at (Loose Change 2nd addition)??? this man needs to be in jail--not running for President.

Look at the main stream news at ground Zero on 9/11--anybody with a brain can see what is taking place? Brand me a conspiracy nut--I do not care--but do not blame me of being blind.

The proof is in the news coverage of that day.

No body that is American wants to belive their lieing eyes it seems.

People need to be brave enough to look for truth no matter what they feel. I served 8 years of the Viet Nam experiance and believed I was doing my job even when Americans spat on my uniform and me for doing it.

Now I turn the other cheek and understand we need those hippys that spat on me today. And wonder where they are! LBJ and the people in power had control of
us. We were the puppets of their war crimes without any say to killing Americans for Banker greed.

I now have the ability to Vote them out and put somebody in that represents the Constitution and the Life time oath I took to defend the Constitution against all threats Foreign AND domestic.

I invite all Americans to look at who I would pick and decide for themselves--It would be the only candidate who has kept his oath to the Constitution of the United States of America. http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Like Jesus I challenge you to find fault with this man and his run for president in 2008.
He be the man!

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Fred, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:20:09 GMT

I'm not voting for ANY of them -- I'm voting either Republican or third-party, depending on who the GOP candidate is, and I do NOT trust the Demo(n)crats!

Hillary is just as corrupt as, if not more so than, EX-President Clinton (I do NOT refer to Slick Willie as a "former" president -- the label is too nice for him). I believe that Bill Clinton's selling of our country's military secrets played a key role in how we wound up being attacked on 9/11/01. GOD HELP US if Hillary gets elected!

As someone else pointed out, Obama's wishy-washy voting record on controversial issues should raise a few red flags. Such a person is clearly unfit for leadership. To vote for Obama would be like voting for a second term for Jimmy Carter.

And Edwards is nothing but a pacifist for trial lawyers. Given that he too has no backbone, he too is unfit for leadership.

In the GOP camp, there are some I would vote for and others I wouldn't. I will vote third-party if Romney, Giuliani, or McCain got the nomination, as they are nothing but RINOs -- Republicans In Name Only. To me, Mike Huckabee is the best man for the job, although if Ron Paul were to get the nomination, he's another one I would definitely vote for, too. But I consider Mike Huckabee to be the BEST candidate for president.

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Shefali, Austin, Texas — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:43:52 GMT

I am an independent. Right now, in the Dem party, my favorites are Richardson and Obama. I am not all that excited about the GOP except for perhaps McCain, though I think Rudy was great during 9/11.

If the Dems want someone with experience, Biden or Richardson are the best choices. They have the most experience, and Richardson is a successful governor. If the Dems want someone who is an agent of change, then Obama is the best bet. He comes across as optimistic, thoughtful, and seems to have integrity. I don't think he's ever cheated on his wife, so there won't be any distracting drama during his administration.

If Obama is the Dem candidate, I'll vote for him no matter who the GOP candidate is. I'll vote for Richardson unless the GOP candidate is McCain. I also respect Biden, though I probably wouldn't vote for him. However, if Hillary is the Dem candidate, I will definitely vote GOP. I just don't trust her at all. I got so sick of the Clintons in the White House and I don't want them back.

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Betty Bo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:04:50 GMT

well lookie here it is again..hillaryclinton.com

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Asall, Pompano, Florida — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:06:57 GMT

I agree with Mike from Laguna that America is not ready for a black president. If he wins the nomination, that will give republicans to win the presidency. Period. We americans are very ignorant. Twice they voted for Bush, what have we gained?

Only embarrasment, nobody in the world trust America now.

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Carole O, Providence, RI — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:20:58 GMT

I am amazed at the negative attitudes toward candidates within ones own party. I believe Hillary is the best candidate. I don't dislike Obama or any of the others for that matter. I don't think Obama is ready to be president. I am put off by Oprah attempting to influence a presidential election. Are you kidding? Hopefully most of us are voting because we have made some attempt to think about the consequences of our vote. Clearly people did not in the last election.

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lilith lars ,Berwyn ,illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:36:53 GMT

i used to watch ophra shows everyday but now i stopped watching it shame on you ophra be neutral and help hilary instead

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lilith lars ,Berwyn ,illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:37:01 GMT

i used to watch ophra shows everyday but now i stopped watching it shame on you ophra be neutral and help hilary instead

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Yo Mamma, Arizona — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:50:55 GMT

RE: Obama, votes “present" on SEVEN ABORTION MEASURES!!!! Unbelievable!

Here is a revolutionary thought for you... perhaps Mr. Obama doesn't personally believe in abortion (he is a Christian), yet still casts his vote in favor of majority rule minority rights.

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End The Division, AZ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:38:47 GMT

Amazing to me that we Democrats have complained for the last 7 years, among other things, of the division created by the Bushecons. Putting the "reasons" of the divide aside, we all can agree that the divide in itself, was largely to blame for some of the issues we are facing today.
With that said, why would we as Democrats choose the most polarizing figure in our field as our Nominee? Is this going to be a "you screwed us, now we're screwing you" kind of nominee? Because thats what Hillary being our nominee would be. Another 4 years of divide.
We want to walk into office in Jan. 09 with a political divide ALREADY IN PLACE? Ask yourselves, is thats what best for AMERICA?
I believe the type of divide created by the Clinton administration was not good for AMERICA. I didnt personally care about his affair, but that divide hurt US as a country. When casting your vote, place the needs of this country first.

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Aminah Carroll, West Virginia, former long time New Yorker — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:50:45 GMT

It worries me that the poll questions are asinine. There is not one substantive question about issues and values it is all about spin and perception which is influenced heavily in acpaitalist country by spin.
fortunately honest citizens are able to choose between honest bcandidates, the necessity is having a choice that inclues honest stespeople instead of solely ambitious political egoists.

anywya my concern is that the Billaries and their media connections are setting up these carefully constructed polls in which Billary always wins even by a small margin, by craft and stealth. And that the Billary camp is poised to spin the results of the primary which may have been already sold to the Clintons camp, by claiming that even a small margin of victory shows that Billary is unbeatable which si not only bullshit but very scary. If Giuliani or Clinton II take over the WHite House our nation is doomed for real. Nepotism, influence peddling, and polarization will rive our country while the rich and comfortable upper middle class blame the poor and and the poor and working classes including lower and stressed middle implode.
i pray to God that we actually ahve an election and primary season that produces two excellent candidates with intelligence, honesty, accontability, candor, courage and capability as welll as in fvaor of campaign finace reform in order to restpre and renwew our democracy.

otherwise we are going to blow apart from within.
the epidemic of violence that si sweeping our nation is the syptom of a far more serious malaise: loss of a functioning partipatory democracy and its replace ment by a sick and degnerate plutocracy; the destruction fo soical democracya nd its replacement by nascent facism adn a police state riddled with corrupt police; and the demoralization and dysfunction fo teh working class who ahve become poor and impotent ans search in white supremacy and other violent movements such as gangs for a way to extert mastery and ahve autonomy (buying power) in a plutocracy.

we have Obama , character and courage and capability who may be the best prepared to lead us forward together a a nation. let's hope that he is able to get a fair chance to do so and not sold out by the effete and cynical and power-mad rich dengerates who now run the nation, and this war.

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Patrick, Plano TX — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:56:45 GMT

It always makes me laugh when MSNBC and CNN get accused of being biased in favor of Hillary Clinton. The people that say this always fail to acknowledge articles like these.

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Ellen, Kansas City, MO — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:04:54 GMT

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Ellen, Kansas City, MO — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:11:29 GMT

I have failed to understand during this entire campaign how Hillary has so much experience. Being the First Lady for 8 years really does not translate into experience. She is unelectable against almost any Republican and those people in the know understand that. I'm sure the Republicans want her as the candidate so come election time they can retain the White House. The Clintons have had their time in the White House; it is time to move on. If Democrates are not savy enough to have Edwards running so we have a good chance to win the presidency, then we get what we deserve.

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J pickthorn, Tampa, Florida — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:39:47 GMT

Why does a celebreity endorsement mean that a canidit is now the one we should chose. Do those of you who chose to vote for a canadiate based on who endorses them the true measure of what they have to offer. Heck, hasn't Oprah had several books she has selected for her book club been nothing, but misrepresentations and distortion of truth? Why can't she possibily be doing the same thing here. Picking the wrong book. Oprah has fallen on the color card and has chosen to play it rather than gender. Look at the problems with her school, because she acts decisively when this happens makes her not responsible? Everyone wants to hold the canadiates to an impossible code of correctness. I am not so concerned if they screw up (I expect that. Their human)what I am concerned about is how quickly they right the ship and move on. We can continue to lay in the tar pits and muck around trying to fix things or we can rise out from them and return this great country to it's proper place. We have let a President and his administration bring us down so far in the eyes of the World community that it is going to take an experienced politician to lead us back on top. Barack Obama hasn't aquired those skills yet and having Oprah tell me he is ready is a joke. I have always wondered why the average citizen would vote Republican when they only see us as the ones to carry the load for the privilaged ones. Then it came to me the reason is people want to be represented with those they wish they were, but weren't. They wanted to feel as if they belonged in the class of the wealthy. Wake up America and support what your are and where you are. Maybe if you had done this all along we wouldn't be facing a trillion dollar debt, young men and women dying not for our freedom, but for money and oil. I have prayed daily for President Bush. Not, to help lead us thru this mess, but to forgive him for creating it. The very truth of the matter is this. We American's as a lot are stupid and ignorant. We want to be told by someone else who is best for us. We have to put out literature that can be read at 8th grade level or we will miss many. We do chose not to look at fact, but accept promises. Proof is in the pudding as they say. We need a seasoned canadiate to navigate the troubled waters ahead, not a newbie who has the endorsement of famous entertainer. American's make the next President your choice, do the research, read about your canadiate and see what is said from both sides about them. If your looking for perfection then you need to wait for the second coming before you vote. Forgive my spelling errors I was to lazy to check the dictionary. One last thing...MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. I believe in those things and should you not that is your choice, but allow me to celebrate my Christmas's and New Years the way I want. I will also defend your right to celebrate yours the way you chose.

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Louis, Phoenix, Az. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:43:08 GMT

If Obama can get Biden to drop and throw his support behind him that can and will turn the tide, he could really settle things I think by annoucing Biden as his VP should he be nominated. It takes care of the experience issue, provides very solid foreign policy positioning and creates a solid as granite ticket that the Reps can't win against.

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Rob, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:41:37 GMT

It's all how you spin it folks! If First Read were pro Clinton instead of biased towards Obama their headline would read something like this: DESPITE OPRAH'S STAR POWER AND CONSTANT ATTACKS AGAINST HILLARY, OBAMA UNABLE TO PULL AHEAD. Or OBAMA SHOULD WORRY THAT HIS SURGE HAS STALLED OR POLL NUMBERS INDICATE THAT OBAMA NOT ENJOYING A SURGE LIKE REPUBLICAN COUNTERPART HUKABEE. First Read, would any of these headlines work just as well if you were not always trying to portray Clinton in a negative light?

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Jan, Clearwater, Fl — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:12:05 GMT

I like all three of the front runners, each for different reasons. Why does anyone want to be President? Hillary has been fighting the cause all of her grown life. From college on. Obviously she has had a heart for the people and I do not think she would let us down. Aside from that, I just am afraid that Obama would not win the general election. I beleive that the reason you get the impression that she is not being truthful is that any one can say "I will do this or that" but I beleive with her experience she is trying to be painfully truthful. The President has to work with the Congress. Knowing congress as she does, I am sure that she knows what to expect from them. That is called experience. There has to be give and take to get anything done. We don't have a kingdom or dictatorship here.I heard what she said about the driver's licences for illegals, she only said she understood why the Governor wanted that and it was not to be the same as our driver's license. How about if you were injured by an illegal? What recourse would you have? Are you really listening or are you too prejudiced to hear? I like Edwards as well, but I wish he could really accomplish what he is espousing. But there will still be republicans in congress. So what do you think?

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Ellison — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:35:13 GMT

All these lies from Hilary folks trying to fighten americans with fear of the South not voting for a black man. get it right, this is false and scaremongering.

Obama is extremely popular in the south. Read the polls elsewhere apart from SC.

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Larry Wilmington, n.c. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:53:38 GMT

To all of you looking for change be careful you might get what you wish for...Remember GEORGE W. BUSH?..a no experenced do nothing that promised change?..well he changed things alright...now i'm afraid to fall asleep...wondering what tomorrow brings...Better stick with someone that knows something and with a good advisor...GO HILLARY!!!!

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tony sacco,cape charles, va — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:29:49 GMT

Wilma is right, a Black running would be a gift to the Republicans.

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bbz, Sellersville, PA — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:55:01 GMT

Let's get honest everybody. The only democratic candidate that will be able to withstand the right- wing smear tactics is Hillary Clinton and she has proven that. There is nothing left for the republicans to assualt her on - they have used all their ammo against her - But if Obama is the democratic presidential nominee - God have Mercy on him - because his character will be assaulted by the republicans and I don't think he's ready for the attacks and he will probably crumble under the pressure assuring another victory for the republicans. Obama is exactly who the republicans want to run against. Hillary can win and has proven that she can stand up to the assaults from the right and she is the only candidate that the republicans are afraid of running against.

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Don Prince, Lexington, SC — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:02:21 GMT

I don't believe I could vote for Clinton or Obama because I don't believe either one represents the working middle class people in this country. I'm tired of having a president that's bought and paid for by corporations and special interest groups. If the Democratic Party nominated Clinton or Obama as their presidential candidate, then I'm afraid we may have another 4 or 8 years of middle class destruction. I live in South Carolina and voted for George W. Bush the first time and have been extremely disappointed with the results.

I believe an Edwards/Richardson Democratic ticket would have a good chance of beating any of the Republican combinations. Clinton's triangulation and negative rating makes her non-electable, and Obama’s lack of experience would become fodder for the Republican big guns!

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TONY VALENTIN SHERMAN, TX — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:16:49 GMT

wHY IS NO REPORTER ASKING HILLERY QUESTIONS THAT SHE WILL HAVE TO ANSWER,SHE AVOIDS ALL THAT HAS SUBSTANCE.AND SHE EGNORES THE CHRISTIAN VOTE.... WAKE UP PEOPLE

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Jon Kinzler, Phoenix, AAZ. — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:31:48 GMT

Hillary is dishonest, but so was Bill and he was a great president. Her real problem is that she lacks even a tenth of the charisma that her hubby has; that is her deepest flaw. Americans will elect a complete puddinghead if he (or she) is a likable puddinghead. Which, really, is how we can explain away the last eight years.

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Jon H — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:55:03 GMT

With the number of number and scope of the problems that the US now faces, I pity the next president. There are massive underfunded goverment programs to the tune of 40 trillion dollars. Private pensions have been intentionally underfunded since the 90's. Healthcare cost increased will make rationing unaviodable in the near future. Peak oil production has arrived and future shortages will be real. The costs associated with global warming will be huge. Businesses will close because they of costs associated with reducing emissions. Costs of preparing for severe weather and raising sea levels will bankrupt cities. The consequences of the trade imbalance will finally come due. Republican or Democrat, the next president will be remembered as the first to rule over the US as a nation in decline.

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frank Sparks decatur, al — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:59:12 GMT

America is not ready to take a chance on another ex druggie, and alcoholic president such as we have hadd for the past 7 years, and look at what it has got us, we neen Experince in that office, and who better to give it that Hillary and Bill Clinton yes two for the price of one, and we dont need oprs telling this country who we need for president, she is so giving to the country with the money that she has made here that she had to go to africa to build a school, kids here wasnt good enough for her.as far as Barack Obama, and his republican pals Karl Rove, and his cousin Dick Cheney, i am sure they are giving him all the help he need, cant you listen to his speeches and know where they come from, electing him would just be putting another republican in office, thats why they are trying to make people think they want to run agains her, trying to brain wash people into voting for Obama because the republicans know thats the only democrat that they CAN beat, and it dont matter if they dont they wili still have a republican in office,wake up america, and listen to the biased news media every thing that Hillary does its all bad no matter what , but what Obama does no matter what its all good, wake uo and think before you give this country away again.

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frank Sparks decatur, al — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:19:45 GMT

Well it sounds like a lot of people are willing to lead this country down the road to destruction, well you older retire,s had better look for a country to go to if OBAMA get elected, with his cousin Dick Cheney and the biased news media they will take it on down with the oil companys, so just go ahead and elect OBAMA and tell me what has Hillary Clinton ever done for anyone not to trust her, and tell me when this country was in as good of shape as it was in when Bill Clinton left office, all the way back to FDR was president, we was out of debt and had a surplus, now we are in debt and still going, and you think a balck man that was raised in Kenya that knows nothing about this country can do anything to help us,your nuts, all he is, is a republican pawn, you IDIOTS.

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lincoln allen, Yonkers NY — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:05:49 GMT

Am I the only bright person in the house? Cant you see that the republicans are pushing Obama ?
They are wishing and hoping that he will win.

Wake up, read wetween the lines.

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Ellis B. Kingman, Az. — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:50:45 GMT

All the polls I have seen indicate we have a long way to go to get past prejudice and racism. Polls show Clinton gets 3/4 of womens votes and Obama gets 3/4 of the black vote, and I thought it was only white men who are prejudice. Point: Oprah clarified she has voted for both democrats and republicans in the past, but until Obama has never campaigned for any candidate. Point: Hillary claims she is the one who can best unite the country, but in a recent speach to an all women audience she spoke of how her years at an all women college prepared her to compete against men and further the cause of women. If we truely want to rise above prejudice and racism we must elect someone that has shown themselves to be above such things, someone who is campaigning for the whole of America and does not pander to specific groups or sell their souls to special interest lobbyist. And the only such candidate that comes to mind is John Edwards, the candidate for all common folks against corporate lobbyist who purchase our representatives loyalty in order to get them to work against us. Anyone who takes lobbyist money to finance their campaigns is disingenuous about the notion of uniting.

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Jim Smith — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:04:33 GMT

I now agree with the growing viewer disastifaction on the bias that MSNBC is applying to Hillary Clinton.
It is becoming a joke to watch. Chris Matthews might as well marry Barrack Obama he is so infatuated with him. With the exception on Obermann., the rest of your achors are on a Hillary Witch hunt and it cannot be covered over. It simply is laughable, and this comes from an Non American WHO DOESN'T VOTE BUT IS VERY CAPABLE OF OBSERVING THE HATE MONGERING BEING INSITUTED AND LED BY MATTHEWS and others. I will bet ya that this woman becomes the next President which will be far better than what you gave the world the last two times you voted. By the way, why dont you talk more about why you cant even get of a fair vote still and you people still do not know how to run an election. Maybe you should ask a contry like anada how to do it. They get thier results fair and non faudulent everytime expediately.Your hate for Hillary is coverving all your faces very clearly and if she wins this station will be the first to say that you all supported her.Keep up the joke, it will be funny to watch all of you choking on crow very shortly.

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Frank Sparks Decatur.al — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:14:56 GMT

Hillary Clinton the best for this country
After reading these comments it becomes clear why the United States is slipping in status in the world. It seems that there are a lot of people that live in some kind of vacuum and refuse to acknowledge the reality that exists around them. They replace thoughtful comment with simplistic name calling and repeating ridicules innuendo apparently thinking that if you repeat something from talk radio others will believe it.

Let is examine the so-called baggage that Hillary is supposed to be struggling with. She is a twice elected Senator with a high approval rating in her home state. While being First Lady she had to deal with her very popular unfaithful husband whose behavior should not reflect on her. She raised their child doing a magnificent job and managed to keep her marriage together under horrendous circumstances. Something that the vast majority of Americans seem unable to accomplish. She and her husband went through what was possibly the most scrutinized 8 years of any Presidency in our history. Her tormentors spent millions of dollars attempting to uncover some dirt that they could use to attack her husband with and the best they could come up with was him getting a blow-job in the oval office.

The rest of the world watched in disbelief as the self-righteous Republicans, one after another marched up to the podium and made complete jackasses of themselves. Bill’s approval ratings climbed into the high sixty percentage points while the Republicans put on their impeachment circus.

Hillary has been tested and she has dealt with everything that her opponents could throw at her and she is still standing. Her intelligence is unquestionable and her experience is vast and pertinent to the Presidency. Eight years in the White house along with her excellent education and time in the Senate has toughened her for the demanding job of leading our country. She is respected around the world and her election to the Presidency would receive overwhelming approval from the entire world. Our image would be reversed to that of respect and dignity overnight.

The other candidates are worthy competitors but non has the recognition, popularity, or preparedness as dose Hillary. Our country as well as the rest of the world is at a crucial point in history with possibly the very survival of our species hanging in the balance. So we must put aside our petty differences and make a decision that places the well being of both our country and the rest of the world in the forefront of who we place this tremendous burden on when we elect the next President.

Hillary is ready to be President and the country is ready for Hillary.

Frank

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Frank sparks — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:21:03 GMT

Well i see that a lot of you have been watching the political biasd CNN, we have 80% none blacks in this country, and 20% blacks, and if you dont think you rear will cath He;;, just vote for OBAMA the muslim, self admitted druggie, so i see you like both, if you cant listen to him speak, and tell his drug use has caused a speach imparment, then you are not right, votes for OBAMA, and his very Raceist opry, man you people are sick, i guess if OBAMA was elected, if you dont like what he does you better not say nothing, are you will be discreminating againt him, so you better keep that mouth closed, and you opinions to your self no more free speach, or you will be a raciest.

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Betty D. Johnston,RI — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:12:22 GMT

Smarten up ladies!!! Lets really show we have come a long way . Elect Hillary .. we get the cream of the crop. Finally stop all woman from taking a back seat. We are the stronger sex regarding everything.. Lets continue to prove it!!!!