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Jae,NH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:28:57 GMT

cherry picking polls is such sucky jounalism.

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avraam jack, alexandria,va — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:02:43 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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Kelly, NH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:11:13 GMT

Clintonites in full force today, as Hillary, her mom, and daughter, parade around acting 'authentic and grande' (in non-Hillary political speak, planned and paraded and scripted) to try and combat the massive force that is Oprah.

Difference between Hillary and Oprah: Hillary asks women to vote for her because she's a woman. Oprah asks women to vote for someone based on their own thoughts and opinions.

Which one is a greater trumpet for women's rights? Well it depends if you trust a woman that made it on her own or trust a woman who only made it into politics attached to a man's hip.

It's no longer 1970. Women deserve to have their thoughts and opinions respected just as much as their sex. Suggesting that a vote for a woman purely because she's a woman objectifies her into political pornography. A strong woman, telling us all how to think and what to do. Suggesting that a vote (or not voting) for a woman because she has the best ideas (or the worst ideas), that transcends sexism and puts woman on an equal plane. Telling women to think for themselves, THAT is TRULY magnificent.

I know I can think for MY self. And guess what? Women have the RIGHT to vote and the RIGHT to form their own opinions. And for me, Obama has the answers.

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Christopher Thurow — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:18:51 GMT

More "revisionist journalism" from MSNBC. I guess Ron Paul dropped out of the race? It never ceases to amaze me that these "news" organizations arbitrarily omit undesirable information. You know: Like the fact Ron Paul leads several of these candidates in several of these polls. Congrats folks.....congrats.

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Rufus Gibbons, DC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:21:13 GMT

THEN HERE'S TO THE CITY OF BOSTON
THE HOME OF THE BEAN AND THE COD
WHERE ROMNEY SPEAKS NOT TO HUCKABEE
AND HUCKABEE SPEAKS ONLY TO GOD

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diane — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:25:34 GMT

Nevada's polls is what shocked me. I knew clinton was slipping in the other early states. Her 20 point lead vanished in nh and she is tied in SC with her now much lower than Obama in African American support there.
But, Nevada is like Clinton country. The state's political machine is an extension of the clinton machine and she has always been far ahead of anyone. There simply was no contest there.
Now we see her with a mere 8 point lead and falling.
And Oprah is not even going there to campaign. lol.
this poll is the one showing that Obama has the momentum and is becoming a force to roll over clinton.
Very nice.

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Oscar — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:29:02 GMT

Huckabee is for real. He is climbing everywhere, including Michigan, where one poll has him leading. If he can keep the momentum going for another week or so, Christmas will freeze people in, and he will win the Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, and S. Carolina, and the Florida.

Then super tuesday, where he will take more than he looks like he could take today.

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Tony, Cincinnati, OH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:33:00 GMT

Mike Huckabee will save you tons a money if you elect him as President

Benefits you will receive if you vote for Mike Huckabee:

1. He will eliminate the IRS
a. You can take home 100% of your pay.
b. Government reduces spending by $50m/yr
c. Companies return from overseas outsourcing.
d. More jobs become available in America.

2. He will switch to alternative fuels in 10 years.
a. Middle East feels the pressure, drops oil prices.
b. Gas prices drop like a rock saving you thousands.
c. Middle East cracks down on terrorists very hard.
d. The environment improves making air cleaner.

Whether you are Democrat, Republican or in between Independant, all of you would want these benefits. Mike Huckabee is the ONLY canididate willing to make these changes.

Do not let all the other canidates, media and naysayers of negative politics get in the way of you receiving these huge benefits. It's only possible if you vote for Mike Huckabee.

http://www.mikehuckabee.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODnQnbhJJkY#GU5U2spHI_4

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open slather — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:21:26 GMT

Wow.

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Mary — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:30:32 GMT

Clinton's campaign is faltering...

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/09/news/letter.php?page=1

However, within the past week, Obama's lead has gained ground.

The Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll released a week ago showed he had a slight edge over Clinton, with 28 percent of likely Democratic caucusgoers over her 25 percent and Edwards' 23 percent.

A Newsweek poll released a few days later showed Obama with a 6-point lead over Clinton.

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BSR, Buffalo, NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:44:16 GMT

Mike Huckabee's rise should be no surprise. The GOP race has been so fluid up to this point precisely because voters have been unsatisfied with their choices. The only thing that held Huckabee back from the very beginning was the early annointing of the "frontrunners" by media elites (such as yourselves) and the unfair classification of Huckabee as "second tier." All the voters had to see was that Huckabee was a viable option...and once he proved that the avalanche began. Mark my words, the avalanche has only just begun. It will extend far beyond just evangelicals and, ultimately in the general election, Huckabee will prove to have the ability to draw in moderate Democrats and independents a way that would make Reagan jealous.

Nominating Huckabee WILL result in an landslide victory for the GOP in 2008, regardless of who the opponent is.

Mark it down.

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Yanni, Washingfton, D.C. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:49:33 GMT

Clearly, the momentum is trending Obama...Clinton's got her work cut out but it's not yet time to hit that panic button...

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:52:37 GMT

Cool numbers. I wonder what happens on the Democratic side when the Oprah effect trickles down into poll numbers.

Personally I'm not expecting too much, as endorsements rarely translate into too many votes. But then we've seen reports of how these rallies have been adding new volunteers, etc. Plus they continue the buzz, which currently has Obama moving the right direction, so we'll see.

I heard someone on TV saying Edwards is still the candidate to beat in Iowa, as his long entrenched organization is worth about 10 points above where its polling. I suppose the thinking is that his supporters will be more reliable on caucus night.

My guess is if he finishes second or lower, he'll throw in the towel before New Hampshire. If he wins by a few points, he won't, but the top level guys in the campaign will know its most likely over. At that point, South Carolina will either keep him going or bring his withdrawal from the race.

The thing is Edwards has very little chance of being president, but his decision whether or not to hang in there through Tsunami Tuesday may well determine who the next president will be.

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PulSamsara — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:11:40 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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Patrick R — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:20:38 GMT

If you all could actually publish the complete poll numbers instead of your selective and amateurish interpretation of them, that would be great. Thanks.

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zak, ny, ny — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:22:28 GMT

uhh, hgasn't Hillary been a Senator for 7 years now, on the Armed Services comittee. I don't think that's JUST being someones wife as you put it.

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Verner Robinson — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:23:29 GMT

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eNews Reference — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:31:03 GMT

I think you have to look at the candidate who has the surge down the stretch. Obama's team is very sharp and poised to do well in Iowa... http://www.enewsreference.wordpress.com

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newliberal — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:42:33 GMT

This poses a problem for Chris Matthews and all fo the MSM. The storyline was supposed to be Obama going PAST Hillary in Iowa, leading, and catching up nationwide.

But oh those stubborn facts...

This shows Hillary weathering 6 weeks of attacks from all sides and still leading in Iowa, and everywhere else. If only by a few points.

There hasn't been 1 positive statement or stoy made by "pundits" or newscasters about Hillary since the debate 6 weeks ago.

She truly is incredible. She is showing strength.

The Iowa numbers are confounding everyone. I suspect someone will release another Iowa poll. QUICK.

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Dan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:44:27 GMT

John Edwards is the best canidate with a REAL chance to win against the republicans. He has the highest percentage of second choice voters in Iowa as well.

John Edwards 2008!!

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Tiger, Queens, NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:02:47 GMT

Let get real here. America is not ready to vote Obama in eventhough he is the ideal candidate for the job. I used to live in the south which qualifies me to see through Americans' way of thinking ....it's pitty that such a qualified fella will be denied to serve just because he was born in a certain color. Count the number of colored CEOs vs the other race....see where I'm coming from? You can beat the drums all you want but the country still far behind when it comes to equality...By the way, I have to applaud Bush for Rice and Powell....if Clinton was to ticket with Obama and they won....the next Obama will have a solid chance...For those who like fantansy you can disagree, I'm telling it as it's. America is NOT ready!! A country where residential demographics are so distinct like America? Yeah right!

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S.K.M. MA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:03:42 GMT

A word about Hillary's and Edward's health care proposal;

What makes their plan universal is that it FORCES everyone to buy health care from private companies. The best the poor can hope for in this situation is that the price of health care would drop drasically.

It probably won't.

I'm from Massachusetts. Mitt Romney pushed that SAME plan on us, and costs have barely gone down. This is America, we should have a CHOICE about purchasing health care.. especially when it costs so much.

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Michael D. Hafer, Fort Wayne, Indiana — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:03:55 GMT

Obama/Edwards 2008! Time for the new guard to ascend and the old Washington establishment to whither away!

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Bee — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:26:03 GMT

Oprah hit a home run yesterday and for folks that think this election is going to be politics as usual should reconsider their stance.

It is time for change and this country need a new era of leadership. We want someone that can unite us around one common purpose and destiny. Obama all the way baby.

Obama’08

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R. King — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:47:06 GMT

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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Dee Anna Roberts , Green Bay Wisconsin (Go Packers!) — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:49:35 GMT

Where are all the Obama supporters right now ?

Right Here! Join Us

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post_group/ObamaHQ/CN2s

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Nick, Alameda, Ca. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:52:21 GMT

Yes, go to Mike Huckabee's site and read his stand on taxes and health care. If that doesn't scare you into voting for someone else I don't know what will.

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Austin Jahner, Brewster, NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:02:05 GMT

These polls are rigged and ridiculous. When they call they don't mention Senator Ron Paul, but they give a 6th option called "ANY OTHER CANDIDATE." Well DO THE MATH! There is 25% MISSING FROM THE IOWA POLL!!! I WONDER WHO GOT THAT 25%?!?! No body believes that you are at all credible for reporting these polls as news.

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HadEnough — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:04:16 GMT

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Marc, Asheville NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:08:38 GMT

I'm a Democrat and the "ideal" ticket would be Clinton-Obama. But I'm also very pragmatic. The odds of a black or woman winning in this society are rather slim. In a close race a difference of one or two percentage points can be the deciding factor. It only takes one or two people out of every 100 who would normally vote democratic but would not for a black or women to mean the difference. Symbolism doesn't count worth sh** if you don't win. My wife who is from a small town in Illinois was the one who broke me away from the "anyone who wouldn't vote for a black or woman wouldn't vote democratic anyway" illusion. Her dad who died in 1994 was a democrat because he always was. He was also a racist who used the "N" word all the time. He would have never voted for a black or woman. As I said it only takes 1 or two per 100. Besides, there is a reason the last two Democratic presidents were from the south. I support Edwards as the best chance to win. He can hold together the traditional blue states and then needs only one or two from the south and we have it. (He should take Richardson as VP for the same reasoning.)
(A side story. Back in the mid 70's when my wife and I were just dating she was going to Florida on vaction with her parents. She was afraid she would not come back "tan enough". I told her she would come back so dark her dad would be prejudiced against her. She told me later her mom thought it was funny. Her dad didn't like it at all (;-).)

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i l d — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:14:02 GMT

any one exceept Hillary!!!!

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i l d — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:16:02 GMT

any one exceept Hillary!!!!

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Ron Fielder — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:19:12 GMT

American do not need Oprah to make informed decisions.
It is funny that Obama is nothing without Oprah lifting him up.
I really do not give much to Oprah's show or her opinion. All she does is go with the wind. I really do hope the america is not the Oprah's audience as she is as bad as a mullah in Iran - when it comes to force feeding her idea's. My 2 cents

But me being a republican can be so happy with this -Hillery will be a good tough intelect that is unbeatable. But Obama is very similar to Dubya and any one like Dubya is beatable in this election. Go Republicans...

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Jerry S — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:21:05 GMT

C'mon people, haven't you had enough of celebrities. The only reason why Hillary is popular is because she is a woman, not because of her ability to run this NATION, she has not run anything even as a Senator. She will bring with her Clintonian baggage, the remants of Bill's presidency and all the rightwing hatred of the republicans and evangelicals, Oh my, he lied about a sexual encounter, the country will die in shame. As for Obama, still wet behind the ears being a democrat he might know where Mexico is located. He doesn't have the same credentials for the presidency as Gorge W. Bush. Bush was a govenor, he ran one of the largest states in the nation. He totally screwed it up just like he screwed up all of his business ventures and finally our international reputation as a country that other nations should follow. The only nations who follow the US now are those that believe in torture, inprisonment without trial or representation and those that believe in a repressive society, you know like the ones we are currently at war at or led by dictators. Obama has no experience but talks a lot of bull crap. A Black celebrity Endorsed by a black celebrity who in all actuality most likely supports him because he is black. This nation needs real leadership not bull and smoke like Obama and Hillary are spewing. We need Edwards. Listen and read his campaign promises, if you do more than likely you will vote for Edwards.

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Russell Wells, Maine — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:27:45 GMT

unfortunaley my general feeling is that when i read some of the comments i get the feeling they are the support of there party canadate and they have a tendency of giving information best for there canadate. Again i urge undecided and independent voter not to support any of the canadates until we are sure we have the best canadate for president/ at this time my general feeling is that four of the stop are not and we have to find someone who will support ordinary hard working people....dont let there dollars fool you..promise havent changed delivery Has Independents let get united and control the outcome.

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Joe, Houston, Texas — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:51:31 GMT

AMERICA IS TOO RACIST TO VOTE FOR OBAMA AND TOO SEXIST TO VOTE FOR A WOMAN!!!!

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Mariann Pepitone — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:01:02 GMT

How could Obama give an opinion when he can't think At age 10 he probably couldn't spell especially foreign policy. That was the best joke of the year. I hope Hillary comes out with another one. As far as Hillary introducing her family, that's the difference between her and Obama. Obama comes from a broken up home, and has lived here, there and everywhere. He's had some home life. And when you are boozing and taking drugs you have no life. That must have affected him because he certainly don't know how to make campaign speeches. He needed Oprah to do that for him. Is she running for VP? Of course she wants the job. Why do you think she's campaigning for him. She would have to take over because he's too dumb to become president. College didn't do a thing for him. They pushed him thru to get rid of him that's why his brains are in this butt and he don't know what window to throw thm out of.

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melodymg snohomish, wa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:06:38 GMT

obama is not presidential material. the republicans want obama. They know they cant beat hillary. wake up people! We need someone who can lead from day 1. not a realative of bush and cheney. and certainly not someone who pretends to know things he doesnt.

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T. X. Peccini, registered expat voter in Nicosia, Cyprus — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:07:54 GMT

Cheers to 'newliberal' for bringing up one interpretation of the poll. The manufactured horse race of the Iowa primary is so silly. Clinton is getting her lickings all around but what I can't understand is all the vitriol towards the senator from New York. There are no attacks on Obama to the same effect because he simply has not achieved enough to inspire so much criticism. This is totally unlike the 1960 election where Kennedy was narrowly elected to reflect the changes that had already taken place in society after eight years of the Eisenhower status quo. Conversely, Bush tried to bring the country back to the Eisenhower years. GWB was a disaster in every sense and the person who wins next November will not be chosen to reflect monumental changes in society. Instead, the President-elect will have been elected for one simple reason: to restore our country's dignity and premiership, socially and economically. What is truly MAGNIFICENT is that we as voters have some truly great candidates and thus, some fantastic choices who are all polite as hell and don't 'tell' any voter what to do. All three are earning whatever support they have, vote by vote. Clinton, Obama, and Edwards are all competent but the choice ultimately comes down to what this country NEEDS now and which candidate can FIX these problems. It is early in the process STILL and we democratic voters are feeling idealistic, now resulting in the tightening of the race. Yet, as the season wears on, voters will begin to watch ever more closely. This isn't over by any means for ANYONE and there is a long road ahead for all. We are a part of this process, too! Enough with the vitriolic attacks! I dare all of the bloggers here to actually focus on 'issues' instead of resorting to vacant sarcasm and pointless criticism. We have enough Ann Coulters already! Isn't this what we ask the candidates to do?
Don't count Edwards out just yet, but he really should have been running as the incumbent VP! His time has passed, through not fault of his own. I see Obama as most vulnerable due to his relative inexperience. History is not ready for him, though his time may come again. Since we cannot have all three, my vote is for Clinton. Why? Regardless of her gender, I am confident in her ability to provide leadership. Clinton does not pander to the partisan base. She fosters inclusivity and I particularly admire her self-awareness, which brings conviction along with an understanding and respect for the opposite viewpoint. It ranks high that her Republican colleagues have very kind words for her, when she once was derided by these same people as the man-hating lesbian anti-Christ that some still choose to believe. She is not that and hardly anything close to that caricature. Simply put, Clinton is going to get the job done and can lead our citizenry to a better and more peaceful future. There is no doubt on my behalf.

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Doug — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:12:21 GMT

Go Huckabee!!

If elected, he will:

1) Have mandatory creation science tuaght in every classroom;

2) Have all gays moved into concentration camps. Those with AIDS will be quietly euthanized;

3) Repeal the 1st Amendment to the Constitution and impose laws making church attendance mandatory - no LDS, Catholic or liberal Protestant churches permitted. Southern Baptist churches will be the only acceptable variety. Synagogues, Mosques, Hindu Temples and Buddhist shrines will be burned;

4) Prohibit alchoholic consumption, smoking, dancing and consorting with those who do;

5) Repeal all gun registration and background check laws in the U.S. and give tax credits to those who own semi-automatic rifles;

6) Declare himself "Pastor-in-Chief".

Huckabee in '08!

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Erik — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:22:21 GMT

If Mike Huckabee is President, he'll tax your rent money. Do you pay rent? Add 23% every month. Want a haircut? Add 23%. Think gas prices are bad? Add 23%. Buying Christmas gifts online? Add 23%.

Get a home mortage tax credit now? Not under Huckabee. Child credit? Not under Huckabee. Charitable tax credit? Not under Huckabee.

Doing away with the income tax might sound great, but the devil is in the details. Spend money and Huckabee's taxes will bleed you dry.

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Porgy — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:23:14 GMT

correction melodymg. Republicans WANT hillary because enough people hate her that they'll be able to mobilize the GOP and she'll lose. Trust me, if she wins the democratic nomination, the next president of the united states will be a republican.

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Russell Wells, Maine — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:34:49 GMT

I bet if there were no poll statistics the outcome would be different as the poll convince some voters that the outcome is already decided. The media is the biggest fault. And a vast majority of voters wont vote.

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Sarah, Vienna, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:36:01 GMT

I am a certifiable political junkie - and I have this very strong gut feeling that Obama is unstoppable! It's not just the enormous crowds yesterday and today with Oprah. It's also the sense of true panic coming from the Clinton campaign, as evidenced by their "kindergarten-gate" fiasco last week, and Bill's misstep about how long he has been against the Iraq war, etc. The Clinton group, I'm sure, has access to much more detailed "internal" numbers in Iowa and New Hampshire, and they are obviously in a state of distress. I love it! I think Obama is the best Democratic candidate. Hillary will energize the Republicans like no one else. Plus, I just don't "get" all of this talk about her vast experience! She was First Lady, but fumbled her one overt government assignment of fixing the health care crisis. She has not distinguished herself in the Senate, except for her stands with George Bush on both Iraq and Iran. If she weren't married to Bill, she wouldn't be in this race. I wish a woman who has made it on her own merits were running - someone like Dianne Feinstein. With Barack Obama, however, you have someone who has served in both the state and national governments, as well as in the Chicago community. He is a brilliant former Constitutional law professor. He had the good sense and courage to oppose the war in Iraq when that was not the popular decision to make. And he is the type of healing personality that this country needs - not someone like Hillary, who is very polarizing. I read here that Abraham Lincoln had about the same experience as Obama has had. What if people in 1860 had discounted him because they didn't think he was ready? We are ready for Barack Obama to become our next president!

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Russell Wells, Maine — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:36:15 GMT

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David — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:59:36 GMT

Please consider this:

-If you want "In God we trust" taken off our currency.

-If you want corruption and big money to rule the country.

-If you want your children/grandchildren to grow up in a country without a chance unless they are born into money.

-If you want to believe in lies and flip flops.

-If you want adultry to lead as an example for all the
young people to set the goals to.

-If you want someone who never went to public schools.

-If you want someone who had to work hard for what
they have earned.

-If you want someone who has multi million dollar bank
accounts just because of their family name.

-If you want someone who don't know what it is like to
mow their own lawn.

Then don't vote for Mike Huckabee!!!

As for me and my family we want honesty and christian values to be seen in our goverment. Also to me the wealthy guys in the race have nothing in common with the average poor/middle class person. They have no idea what it is to have to decide wheater to buy groceries or try to skim by with what you have so you can buy gas to get to work, or let some bills go for a month so you can buy gifts for your children. I feel Mike Huckabee knows where/how these things affect the poor/middle class in this country. I hope all can look past all the big money ads to put Mike down so they can keep there power trip over the rest of us. Would it really be that bad to have a president who has some compassion, morals, feelings and open minded policy for the people? So in 08 vote Huckabee for a better america lets put the people first again and not big business.

VOTE MIKE HUCKABEE!!!!!!!!

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abdi W — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:47:49 GMT

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Frederick, Queens, NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:23:38 GMT

Some correct me if I'm dillusional....

I've heard that the majority of the crowd who attended the O factor in SC.was Black. That also among the
White voters who attended, many appeared more reserved about openly embracing
Obama because of Oprah or that Oprah would in anyway influence their vote.
However, some attendees said that they were definitely more open to
Obama because of Oprah's endorsement...Great!

I also heard that Obama urged the crowd to believe that a black man could be president, however,even those who have endorsed Obama have said that Black voters will be convinced of his viability in a general election if he can win the (majority-white states )of Iowa and New Hampshire...Earlier I wrote a peace to this effect and it was not posted here.....from my southern experience like most of my counterparts are saying ...this is gonna be a daunting task for Mr. O to overcome....If America is not ready for a female president, common sense tells me that it's next to impossible for southerners that I've known for years to trust Mr. O on face value.

In a nutshell, if worst was to come to it, America would choose a female first over before seriously considering a minority candidate...you can take that to the BANK.

Now having bet you on that, let me address the reason for the crowds around Obama, first of all the young man is very intelligent. Remember though...we had similar candidates before....remember John K? He surely was more intelligent than what America chose over him. Biden has more data than and experience in the Dem pack ....do you agree?
Nader ii more articulate than your average president....they have all been sidelined....

The only thing that has helped Obama other than his wisedom is the timing. After such a frustrating white house....we're all craving for change....Obama chose the right campaign theme at the time when all Americans are wary of keeping the course.

The second reason why people like to hang around him is the Dinero factor.....his campaign is not finacially lame at all....I've never seen a rich person without company. However ....I've seen people divorce campaigns in heart bit the moment the check book runs out of blank pages.

So ....not sure the crowd around Mr.O is legit....cause at the end of the day....the "other" factors will win his followers votes when they get in the voting booths.

What needs to happen:

H and O need to fordge a ticket, and that's a winning Ticket ...like it or not. Which will bring in O as the VP...if they stay in for 8 years...and they excute...that's a big IF...then O will have the chance to run on his own then..By that time America will have had Obama, Powell, Rice, Sharpton not to mention JJ and Nelson Mandera...to look back to and start seriously considering taking the risk of handing the keys to the White house to a minority.

What's your take?

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Rufus Gibbons, DC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:32:48 GMT

As a Clinton supporter I say VOTE HUCKABEE I am sure the country is waiting for another religious zealot to continue the crusade against the Saracens. Richard the lionhearted tried it in the eleventh century and failed. One good thing could come of it if God got tired of seeing the poor being the cannon fodder and whispered in Huck's ear he might reinstate the draft.

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Fabien,Montreal, Canada — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:53:28 GMT

Two words "Chuck" "Norris".Mike H. for president and Chuck Norris for the Secretary of Immigration.

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PulSamsara — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:54:45 GMT

No thanks mama - I'm for Obama !

Obama 2008.

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Marcus, Dallas, TX. — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:02:09 GMT

Frederick "good ole boy" from Queens, My take is that you're about as big a racist as I've seen! The "statement" isn't that America isn't ready for a "minority President", the fact is YOU aren't ready!!!!! As for those "southerners that I've known for years" statement you made, birds of a feather flock together and until you and your "southerners" wake up and start living life outside of the 1960' Mississippi, life will continue to be pretty darn hard for America!

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lane filler, spartanburg, sc — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:16:54 GMT

Anyone interested in what Huckabee is really like face to face should
try
this funny (but it actually happened) column:
http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/02/title_14

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Gerald Williams — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:34:36 GMT

The closeness of Iowa proves that MSNBC and Mason Dixon is NOT rigging anything. Obama has big MO Everywhere, now that the Clinton inevitability is being lifted. If you want to talk bias, watch the Clinton Network News (CNN) or FOX which now is coming out FOR Hillary because Fox is now afraid Obama might win - which means a Democrat in the White House.
Please look closely at the Iowa poll (MOE=5%) because 59% of those sampled were women (helps Hillary) and 66% of those sampled were over age 50 (also helps Hillary). There is NO WAY Iowans will let Hillary win and the Actual caucus turnout will favor Obama, as well as the Undecided and <15% candidates. I am white and over 50 and can cite over 20 reasons why Obama has a better chance to defeat the Republican. The most obvious reason is that there are LOTS of recent Polls that show how unpopular Hillary is among Independents compared to Obama.
The reason you are not seeing more Obama participation here is that we are too busy watching Oprah and giving more money. South Carolina is now Obama country and the Jan. 26 victory will move the Obama Phenomenom into overdrive.

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Sean — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:17:49 GMT

Kelly, NH - Hillary isn't asking people to vote for her because she is a woman...and you are kidding yourself if you think Bill's success had nothing to do with the woman that was attached to his hip. As bright as he is - he pales in comparison to her. She didn't go to one of the best colleges in the country because of him. Just because you don't like her -- doesn't mean you should act like a know it all and tell us what she is asking people to do or telling people how to think - seems like that has been left to you.

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Simon, IA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:30:15 GMT

This OBAMA SURGE is REALLY a SURPRISE ! As an EDWARDS supporter,I must now RECONSIDER OBAMA as a SERIOUS CANDITATE ! Some of the remarks by MS.OPRAH WINFREY regarding doing the SAME THINGS and EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT,really hit home ! I for one want to get AWAY FROM A LOBBYIST RUN & PAID ROR GOVERNMENT !
OBAMA MAY BE THE TICKET OUT !!
Verner Robinson (Sent Sunday, December 09, 2007 12:23 PM)

Obama took lobbyist money till he declared he is standing for President to come across as holier than you. Dont listen to lies, check his PAC funding on Election Commission website. Obama has PAC funding. What does that mean?

It means he takes money from lobbyist indirectly.

Think, read, understand politics, dont be a fool who can be lied to.

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Rich, Melissa, TX — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:18:34 GMT

Obama is the only chance the Democrats have at winning!...Clinton will inspire the Neo-cons to come and vote....Edwards will be broke....Vote OBAMA....encourage the others to drop out and endorse him....

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BubbaDownsouth — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:40:43 GMT

David said
"Please consider this:

-If you want "In God we trust" taken off our currency.

-If you want corruption and big money to rule the country.

-If you want your children/grandchildren to grow up in a country without a chance unless they are born into money.

-If you want to believe in lies and flip flops.

-If you want adultry to lead as an example for all the
young people to set the goals to.

-If you want someone who never went to public schools.

-If you want someone who had to work hard for what
they have earned.

-If you want someone who has multi million dollar bank
accounts just because of their family name.

-If you want someone who don't know what it is like to
mow their own lawn.

Then don't vote for Mike Huckabee!!!

As for me and my family we want honesty and christian values to be seen in our goverment. Also to me the wealthy guys in the race have nothing in common with the average poor/middle class person. They have no idea what it is to have to decide wheater to buy groceries or try to skim by with what you have so you can buy gas to get to work, or let some bills go for a month so you can buy gifts for your children. I feel Mike Huckabee knows where/how these things affect the poor/middle class in this country. I hope all can look past all the big money ads to put Mike down so they can keep there power trip over the rest of us. Would it really be that bad to have a president who has some compassion, morals, feelings and open minded policy for the people? So in 08 vote Huckabee for a better america lets put the people first again and not big business.

VOTE MIKE HUCKABEE!!!!!!!! "

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David, you are mistaken.

There have been several Democratic and Republican Presidents and none of them have taken "In God We Trust" off the currency. Why would one start now?

"If you want corruption and big money to rule the country?"
Remember, Congressmen Bob Ney and "Duke" Cunningham were Republicans.

"If you want your children/grandchildren to grow up in a country without a chance unless they are born into money"
Where in the heck did you get this idea? The Republicans have turned budget surpluses into budget deficits over the last 7 years.

"If you want to believe in lies and flip flops"
The flip-flop king is Romney, a Republican.

"If you want adultry to lead as an example for all the
young people to set the goals to"
Again, The adulterer was the Louisiana Republican David Vitter.

"If you want someone who has multi million dollar bank
accounts just because of their family name"
Romney again.

"If you want someone who don't know what it is like to
mow their own lawn"
Romney again. Heck, he didn't even bother to use American citizens as the labor.

David said
"Please consider this:

-If you want "In God we trust" taken off our currency.

-If you want corruption and big money to rule the country.

-If you want your children/grandchildren to grow up in a country without a chance unless they are born into money.

-If you want to believe in lies and flip flops.

-If you want adultry to lead as an example for all the
young people to set the goals to.

-If you want someone who never went to public schools.

-If you want someone who had to work hard for what
they have earned.

-If you want someone who has multi million dollar bank
accounts just because of their family name.

-If you want someone who don't know what it is like to
mow their own lawn.

Then don't vote for Mike Huckabee!!!

As for me and my family we want honesty and christian values to be seen in our goverment. Also to me the wealthy guys in the race have nothing in common with the average poor/middle class person. They have no idea what it is to have to decide wheater to buy groceries or try to skim by with what you have so you can buy gas to get to work, or let some bills go for a month so you can buy gifts for your children. I feel Mike Huckabee knows where/how these things affect the poor/middle class in this country. I hope all can look past all the big money ads to put Mike down so they can keep there power trip over the rest of us. Would it really be that bad to have a president who has some compassion, morals, feelings and open minded policy for the people? So in 08 vote Huckabee for a better america lets put the people first again and not big business.

VOTE MIKE HUCKABEE!!!!!!!! "

David, you are mistaken.

There have been several Democratic and Republican Presidents and none of them have taken "In God We Trust" off the currency. Why would one start now?

"If you want corruption and big money to rule the country?"
Remember, Congressmen Bob Ney and "Duke" Cunningham were Republicans.

"If you want your children/grandchildren to grow up in a country without a chance unless they are born into money"
Where in the heck did you get this idea? The Republicans have turned budget surpluses into budget deficits over the last 7 years.

"If you want to believe in lies and flip flops"
The flip-flop king is Romney, a Republican.

"If you want adultry to lead as an example for all the
young people to set the goals to"
Again, The adulterer was the Louisiana Republican David Vitter.

"If you want someone who has multi million dollar bank
accounts just because of their family name"
Romney again.

"If you want someone who don't know what it is like to
mow their own lawn"
Romney again. Heck, he didn't even bother to use American citizens as the labor.

"They have no idea what it is to have to decide wheater to buy groceries or try to skim by with what you have so you can buy gas to get to work, or let some bills go for a month so you can buy gifts for your children."

Let me guess, you have been voting For Bush and the Republicans and now you are in the poorhouse.
Try voting for another party.
What has Huckabee said he would do to help you? I haven't heard squat on the real issues, like jobs or healthcare. He said jobs are going overseas and if you would lose a bunch of weight, you wouldn't need healthcare.

LMAO.

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clyde shabazz, detroit,mi — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:00:57 GMT

listen folks.... i just left the cbsnews.com forum & the post on that site about obama are about as vile & hateful as you can get.... as a american male of black descent, the "nerve", of some of "the cowards post"!!!!

i "expect", the flat out "racism" from the "neo con" controlled, "military & c.i.a.","white male right wing azz wipe's/chicken hawk's", like bush/cheney/guiliani!!!!

but some of the "crap", coming from the "so called", "centrist demorats", like supporters of hillary/liberman is "just as offensive"!!!!

example: 1 azz wipe stated & i quote!!!

"why is oprah endorsing a politician after 21 yrs of not endorsing a candidate"??? "the reason they said is because of barack's race"!!!!!

aint that a crock of "bullcrap"!!!!

hillary has "high profile blacks", like "magic johnson", supporting her with fundraisers & logistics!!!!

is anybody accusing "barbara streisand & rob reiner of "white racism", because they are backing hillary instead of barack???

repuke racism(republican) & demorat bigotry(democratic) must be smashed for all "progressive", peace loving people!!!!

wake up amerikkka!!!! you have lost your soul!!!

NO DRAMA WITH OBAMA IN 2008!!!!

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greg opelika alabama — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:21:58 GMT

obama what a name sounds like a terriost name . i think he is a sleeper cell . no doubt . would you want a sleeper cell in the white house .i think obma is a terriost who will drive a plane into your mortgaged house .

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Dolores Fleming — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:23:39 GMT

Obama NO.A black President No.There is no way in hell that this country will vote for a black as president and he is also a big liar.He hasn't even been a senator for a year and already has missed voting on issues 90% of the time.He has said that while he was in New York he lived in a tenament where there was a dead man on the fire escape and would watch while White people bought there dogs to do there jobs and that he got a job with a law firm and that he even had a secratary.he wrote thayt in the book he wrote.All lies.Be sides he is the most inexperiece person ever he condems Hillary who has been up in WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE AND A SENATOR A HELL OF A LOT LONGER THAN he has.

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Tim Kelley, St. Paul MN — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:26:30 GMT

Governor Huckabee has 10 1/2 years of experience as Governor-more executive experience than ANY of the others- he also has PROVEN he can get the JOB done buy providing heathcare for kids, while cutting taxes in other areas. He is not tied to the Bush cronies and people and all the Media & big wig GOP money boys are angry because he is upsettting the apple cart- with virtually no money- We have said the whole time it is David(Huckabee) vs. Goliath (Corporate GOP and Hillary)...and he has the Philistines on the run!!!!!!

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Bonnie NYC — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:54:06 GMT

It's refreshing that Hillary has to work for this nomination which I sincerely hope she doesn't get. She had virtually no opposition in her NY races and now she thought she could coast right in. Sorry Dragon Lady it's not going to work this time.You will be beat this timearound. Chelsea and Mom are going to make you look any better than we already see you as and that is a scary, cold, CALCULATING, DISGENUOUS PHONY. AMEN.....

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David Anders Pharr,Tx. — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:34:58 GMT

I am so thankful for Mike Huckabee as it seems like most other Americans are also. This election is over and thank God Mike will be our president. The sun will shine on America again with him directing it. You athesists, soldier haters, and hardcore liberals that hate this country, along with that lady that stole the whitehouse furniture should just shut up and get a life. Even your moderate democrats, blacks and hispanics will vote for Mike Huckabee.

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Free Thinking American — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:30:32 GMT

I have to re-post these from earlier .....

"More "revisionist journalism" from MSNBC. I guess Ron
Paul dropped out of the race? It never ceases to amaze me that these "news" organizations arbitrarily omit undesirable information. You know: Like the fact Ron Paul leads several of these candidates in several of these polls."

"These polls are rigged and ridiculous. When they call they don't mention Senator Ron Paul, but they give a 6th option called "ANY OTHER CANDIDATE." Well DO THE MATH! There is 25% MISSING FROM THE IOWA POLL!!! I WONDER WHO GOT THAT 25%?!?! No body believes that you are at all credible for reporting these polls as news."

Now for My Opinion....
"These polls REALLY ARE rigged. It's high drama being manufactured by the media. The fact that they ALWAYS leave out Ron Paul in their "news" and "polls" is testament to that.

Ron Paul has raised more money, from REAL PEOPLE, everyday Joe's, our soldiers overseas, every walk of life, than any other candidate on either side of the political fence. He has Democrats and Libertarians switching parties to Republican just so they can vote for him. He's the only Republican that appeals to both sides. And all those "other candidate" categories on the polls are more than likely Ron Paul supporters.

Stop chattering about what the media wants you to chatter and argue about (racism, sexism, ageism and every other 'ism) and forget THEIR "front runners". Don't let the media control you. Start thinking for yourself and READ what Ron Paul says on his website -- http://www.ronpaul2008.com/ -- and look at all his experience and his stellar record. He's got it all. VOTE RON PAUL!!!!

Then for fun, check out the best Ron Paul song recently Featured on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6A7Iggebm4

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Shawn, Fresno, Ca — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:16:10 GMT

It is nice to see that MSNBC has taken it upon itself to direct the election and personaly eliminate Ron Paul.

To the restof the people who left a comment: dont let this stop you from squabling over a different name and the same options. Who needs a political process that is free from corporate censorship

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USC Trojans, HB, CA — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:47:45 GMT

Huckabee has told South Carolina voters that he supports the confederate flag and supports South Carolina flying the confederate flag. Does that mean that he supports slavery, racism, and the southern United States suceeding from the northern United States. How does he get away with saying these things. He has so many radical beliefs. He has supports a quarantine of people with AIDS (reguardless of how they contracted it or if they are little kids), criticizes people for their religious beliefs, claims to be the new Christian leader, wants to ammend the constitution to what he thinks God's will is, and now supports the confederate flag. I don't know how he is still one of the main contenders for the republican presidential primary. I just hope people see him for who he really is. A minister running for President with radical beliefs.