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Rob — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:12:09 GMT

OOOOOOOBAMA is on fire!!!!!!!!!!!

Oprah is a genius - the real firewall is in South Carolina and belongs to OBAMA - HRC is going to get less than a third of the male vote, less than half the female affinity vote, and OBAMA is going to get 85% of the black affinity vote in SC and it will be time for Dandy Don Merideth to sing turn out the lights.

Nepotism in America is a non starter!

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Sara, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:16:13 GMT

It's great to have internet & heat again! Senator Biden is the candidate of experience and credibility.

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Gunner, Mason City, Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:20:55 GMT

Hmmmmmmm---let's see: The Oprah-Effect is waning, the Rep Field is engaged in nasty in-fighting, and the Economy is Job #1. And people--get this straight: THIS ELECTION IS GLOBAL--AND THE ONE CANDIDATE THAT CAN STAND TOE TO TOE WITH EVERY DICTATOR AND THUG THREATENING YOUR FAMILY FROM AROUND THE GLOBE IS THE ONE WEARING HEELS! You don't have to like her, but she's the one that THEY fear and respect. She's a tough broad, but she's got my vote! Think about it.....

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Abraham, SF, CA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:24:08 GMT

Let Mark Penn spin the number. Its remind me of Rove the Maths theory, Mr. Penn will wake up the 4 th and understand that the American people decide for themeselve not the Rovian MATH. Fire up and Ready to GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OBAMA 08

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Chas Michaels, Ames Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:43:54 GMT

No one has ever lost Iowa and NH, and went on to win their parties nomination. Hillary will not be the exception. History has shown that the national polls at this time are meaningless.

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Scott,PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:45:35 GMT

Should we elect the most capable candidate out there? Should we not elect Biden? Should expertise, experience and results be the deciding factor?

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Delaware Republican — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:46:05 GMT

Biden is all about Biden. Look & see what he's done for Delaware!

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cms — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:52:47 GMT

The Clinton people also were a sieve to the media. Here we go again, more leaking...

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Scott,PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:53:22 GMT

Gunner, why Clinton as opposed to Biden? Who actually has proven he can stand up to worldwide thugs? Remebmer when he stood face to face with Milosevic and called him a thug? A war criminal? BIDEN is the consumate world leader we need in the White house. They know him and deal with him. Did Musharaf or Bhutto call Clinton? No, they called on Biden, even before Bush. If this election is global and a test to world leaders, then you must admit that Biden is the better candidate. He doesn't tout his resume....he works it.

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Scott, PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:56:20 GMT

Del Rep.
I live 5 minutes outside of Deleware near Philly. I have many friends and family that live all over the state andI've never eally heard anything bad about it. I do know that I do all my christmas shopping there. What have you done for Delaware?

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sonya, atlanta, ga — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:58:32 GMT

So much for the polls that said Oprah wouldn't have an effect.

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karlos — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:26:04 GMT

remember the phrase "it's the economy stupid"! that phrase is now "it's the war and the economy stupid"! you can't seperate the two as the projected $2.4 trill over 10 years and flood down effect costs on gas and impact that has on retail economy attack the family budget. you must elect a president to handle the war and foreign affairs or the economy continues in a downward spiral! that candidate is joe biden. he's the most experienced and competent in that area and is the domain of the president. domestic policy of immigration,budget,health care will be hammered out by congress and its committees and with a trifecta [house,senate,pres.]the demo agenda will pass in some form including most of these candidates positions. foreign affairs is not a party decision a bush has demonstrated and can be directed by the president. while the other candidates trot out their celebs biden relies on his own celebs, the candidates themselves! THEIR CHORUS OF "JOE'S RIGHT" on iraq, pakistan, and the way to end the war is his celeb endorsement! take them at their word and elect the source of their praise, joe biden. p;ut on our own surge to combat bush and gop by raising biden up in the polls to whop ass in 08'. vote joe biden.

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Dirk S. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:28:39 GMT

Ask some of the people in Iowa what's going on and you'll get a different story. Obama is all hype here. For every blogger he picks up he his losing 2 folks who will actually go to the caucus. The consensus among vets here is that he is weak and the Republicans will smack him around mercilessly. If you liked Dukakis and Kerry in the general, then you will absolutely LOVE Obama. Clinton has peaked and the movement is all toward Edwards and Biden, with B-Rich fading fast.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:31:17 GMT

Don't get all excited about numbers, they are abstracts after all.
When the voting comes the music is over and the humm of the process will drive the engine faster. YEHAH.

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cg, princeton, NJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:31:39 GMT

Expertise is inspirational for me! Go Biden! Place Third or a close-Fourth in Iowa and this race will turn!

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raf — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:44:57 GMT

joebiden.com

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Vbrumbley Delmar,Delaware — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:49:16 GMT

DeRepublican:
You consistently make this same statement. Well I live in Delaware also, and here are just a few of the things he has done for us working with Carper:2.5 million to construct runway and taxiway for the Delaware Air Park in Dover,
3 million for the Indian River Inlet Bridge
2 million for turnpike improvements along I-95 and Sr-1,1 million to help the state purchase new full-sized buses for transit service in NC County.1 million for the University of Delaware's fuel cell hybrid bus program ;275,000 for Delaware's Job Access and Reverse Commuter Grant Program to help welfare recipients get to work,250,000 to construct a new Easter Seals Facility in Georgetown to address the urgent need for expanded services for children and adults with disabilities,250,000 for the expansion of
the Beebe Medical Center's School of Nursing to accomodate additional students,200,000 to expand St. Michael's School and Nursery to provide space needed to serve up to 35% more infants and preschoolers and 50% more children for Kindergarten and summer camp.

All of this in just one Bill. I could go on for weeks ,but your name explains it all. Delaware has re-elected Joe for all these years because he is good for Delaware. 35 years speaks for itself. Either come up with a republican who can do better and beat him or SHUT UP!!

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diane — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:51:55 GMT

while Obama is winning in the state polling, the press is all aglow about some national polls and keeps touting them on tv. One newcaster just called it the 'clinton comeback'. Can you believe how the press is just so excited when the proof is in the early state polling that tells a different story.
Like my husband said, 'amazing what a little money will do'

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V brumbley Delmar, Delaware — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:52:59 GMT

DeRepub: Delaware is a great place to live,raise a family and retire.

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Gunner, MC, Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:05:28 GMT

Scott in PA--I do not disagree with you regarding Biden's foreign policy expertise. IMO Joe would be an EXTRORDINARY Sec. of State, where he would be MOST effective--backed up by a tough administration that advocates for strong diplomacy. But I do maintain that HRC is the most broadly experienced for both domestic and global issues. My hope is that she surrounds herself with wise well-reasoned persons and utilizes them where they can each have the most impact. I would support Richardson as well for some appointment, and perhaps even Edwards. But at this point I will still caucus for HRC.

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--NSMSNBC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:06:27 GMT

"Mrs. Clinton has begun displaying a level of personal interest in the details of the campaign here that is unusual for even a presidential candidate named Clinton ..."
--Sounds like somebody's learning to micromanage. Seriously though, too much management is not a good thing. I've seen numerous people, outside the political spectrum, do such, and they all burn out or operate burned out. I hope H.R. Clinton doesn't burn out.

"Mrs. Clinton’s advisers said they would continue at least some form of attack on Mr. Obama ..."
--They are worried, they should be, and there is nothing wrong with 'attacking' Sen. Obama. Look, neither Clinton anticipated Sen. Obama's smash success for the nomination, he entered the race seemingly out of nowhere (A F. Thompson success story--people wanted B.H. Obama to run). But she has a significant opp. research department (Obama has one too), and now is the time H.R. Clinton's campaign will start to leak such to the media--the silly questionnaire for one. I, for one, won't campaign about what will appear as a media bias against Obama, because it's good to test him, and I know he can and will take anything a Clinton has to throw at him!

"And part of the reason why I think we've done well historically is that I'm using a language that I think is more in tune with the American people, which says, I'm not going to demonize you because you disagree with me, that I don't think the Democrats have a monopoly on wisdom."
--This is the Sen. B.H. Obama that I liked. The Obama that has Democratic views, but can be tough on Democrats. My first impression of him, was hearing him saying that Democrats have to be tough and stand tall, both true (though, has he really done that in the Senate?). I think he will do that as President, though. Clearly, he also understands that everybody has good points: left, right and middle; and I really like that. Finally, he does use his language in such a way that is appealing for a wider base. FR did the "can you tell Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton statements apart" awhile back. Everybody I saw got it right, for a variety of reasons, mine was the language. Sen. Obama speaks more of national security and bringing the country together, not how much Pres. Bush has failed and Bush has. Some of his rivals seem to more enjoy talking down of the views Republicans and Republican supporters, Obama doesn't. And that is why he will be 'ObamaIs44'.

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csh, IL — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:15:42 GMT

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Kato in Des Moines — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:16:39 GMT

I'm voting for Biden because I want a President who is smarter than his secretary of state.

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Bee, NH — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:25:36 GMT

Except the media are blind to what happened in Manchester, NH on Sunday. I am pretty sure the Clinton would like to have Oprah in their camp but they don't.

Like i said on Monday, there is nobody that wasn't moved by Obama on that day. I don't think the press captured the moment in their reporting but CNN polls that just came out nailed it.

How can you choose Hillary over Obama? That is just impossible to do. In the midst of all odds, folks defiled the weather; ditch Patriot game and showed up for the rally. Guess what happen? They were not disappointed as they leave.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:29:24 GMT

Gunner:

What has Hillary done that makes her more broadly experienced in domestic and global issues than Biden is?

I like Hillary a lot, and I think she has a lot of excellent qualities that would serve her well as president. However, if you match her up against Biden on experience - foreign or domestic - he wins hands down. He wins hands down against her and every other candidate in the field - Democrat or Republican.

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Ron, TX — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:37:29 GMT

Hillary is leading Obama by 30% in the ABC national poll - that is a HUGE margin. So how come Obama hasn't caught up nationally as Huckabee has - after months of campaigning, heavy spending and endless publicity, he reamains well behind Hillary nationally.

csh, IL (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:15 AM)
===

Real Clear Politics. Go to the website. That poll with Clinton 30% above Obama is obviously bologne. The current average is around 17%. Mark Penn isn't fooling anyone. Clinton didn't jump from 10% above Obama nationally in some polls to 30% overnight. Nothing happened. Obama still isn't Muslim. No one cares that he smoked marijuana the correct way (as opposed to Clinton, who 'didn't inhale'). The numbers didn't change. Just an outlier...

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MR — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:42:58 GMT

Check out this video of Hillary shaking hands after an event... she has the elementary school aged group so excited.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/12/12/obama.newhampshire/#cnnSTCVideo

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Leslie, Georgia — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:53:09 GMT

I'm with you Carrie!

Vote Biden '08!

Come on Iowa. Help him out. Caucus, caucus, caucus! He needs you.

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MR — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:05:03 GMT

First Read please correct this comment "Clinton's lead is now just one point, 31%-30%"...

Clinton lost her lead and is now tied with Obama.
or Obama now tied for lead in NH.

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JK, Raleigh, NC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:20:37 GMT

I write this having voted for Bill twice. Will Gunner or any other Hillary lover please tell me how being a former first lady with "35 years -- as an advocate for children and families, as a citizen-activist" makes anyone qualified to be President of the United States. Maybe she could run for President of the Girl Scouts of America... maybe. I wish all the Hillary lovers would just admit that they are voting for Hillary because of her gender and that they want to see a woman in the White House. How short sighted! She would be absolutely aweful. And now the real Hillary is coming out... desperate, ruthless, mean as a snake. She would eat a baby to become the first woman President of the US. Ambition is good, but blind obsession is NOT what this country needs, especially after 8 years of Bush. I don't have anything against a woman becoming President (it will happen one day) but, please, not Hillary. She will be eaten alive when the Republicans get ahold of her. And if she does manage to win, get used to 4 years of 51% vs. 49% nasty, gridlock. No thanks!

We can do much better. Open your eyes, people, Joe Biden is right in front of you. He is the right person at the right time for the job.

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Jason — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:27:46 GMT

Obama is the clear leader amongst these calculating politicians. Hillary, please..... the last thing we need is more of the same....flip flopping, backtracking, fearmongering, idiocy. Clinton go away. Voting for her just because you want a woman president is very short-sighted.

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Jason — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:29:42 GMT

Whta experience does HRC have on any of these issues? Did I miss something?

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Al, KS — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:31:50 GMT

The national pools are meaningless...I know that's been said before...but it's so true. Only 3 polls, IA, NH, SC have any meaning at this point. Does anyone think that this will be more than a 2 person race by Feb 5th? If Edwards has not bowed out be Feb 5th, he will at least be completely marginalized. The national polls will become important when they reflect only 2 choices. At this point it might be wise to do a poll with just Hillary and Obama.

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Scott, PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:34:48 GMT

Gunner,
Kato nailed it. To Clinton supporters: please ask yourself why someone who is better qualified as SoS is not better qualified as President. Biden, including his 35 years in the senate dealing with domestic issues directly, will know how to direct his staff from day 1, not have his staff direct him like HRC and other front runners. This, btw, is what got Bush in trouble. Let's vote for what we know, let's not hope that we're voting for good cabinet appointments to help out KNOWN shortfalls.

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:37:26 GMT

The more I hear about Biden, I MUST admit the more I like him. I truly wish he had the money and organizations that Clinton and Obama have. I think any democratic administration would be wise to tap him for Sec. of State.

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InsuranceTeaseDOTcom, Davis, CA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:45:30 GMT

Our man may be behind the rest, but his stance on issues is the right stance. He is principled, and honest. He has demonstrated with his congressional vote over and over that he will do what he believes is right, not just what is popular. I cannot vote for Hillary, Edwards, Obama, to say nothing about the Republican candidates, because they have all voted both for the war in Iraq and to continue funding it, yet now they talk out of the other side of their mouths. I will vote for Dennis Kucinich in 2008. Any other choice, Republican or Democrat will mean nothing in terms of change for America. Vote Kucinich

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:55:00 GMT

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,948057-1,00.html

That is the link to a story about Kucinich.....
One of America's worst Mayors.....
And you liberal idiots want him as president???????

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Patrick, Huntington Station, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:09:23 GMT

No one has ever lost Iowa and NH, and went on to win their parties nomination. Hillary will not be the exception. History has shown that the national polls at this time are meaningless.
Chas Michaels, Ames Iowa (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 9:43 AM)

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While that may be true, the difference this time around is that unlike prior years, we have a super-duper primary tuesday when a vast majority of the primary votes will be cast on the same day. So, that might change things.

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Bruce, NV — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:41:27 GMT

I would vote for Joe Biden.

Except for this "he marveled over mozzarella sticks, spaghetti, and Coke at a Mason City sports bar".

Coke, at a sports bar? Sorry Joe.

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David, Glendale, CA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:48:05 GMT

OK jerry/corpus christi texas, I guess you voted for George Bush and you will vote for Clinton as well. Kucinich is the best person to change the country, the problem is that there are people like you who get spoon fed and can never understand what is right for themselves. I hope we can all relize that this election is fixed for Clinton to win. Please vote for Kucinich!!! and make a change.

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Kato in Des Moines — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:01:43 GMT

Some Americans still don't get it after seven years of incompetence. We are voting for the President of the United States; we are not voting for who you would most like to drink beers with in a sports bar.

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Toml — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:10:03 GMT

Joe Biden is the most qualified person to be President period.

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Nick, Clifton Park, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:15:09 GMT

Wow, if the Democrats nominate anyone other than Richardson then they are selling their chances at victory to the Republicans. As usual, we can't trust Democrats to nominate their own best candidate, or even second best (Edwards). It's always someone with no chance at winning a general election, such as Kerry, Obama, or Hillary. When will the party wake up?

Guess I'll just have to hope Ron Paul wins the GOP nod.

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Andrew Lietzow Des Moines, IA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:30:58 GMT

Iowans are going to send a very clear signal to the rest of the country on January 3rd - Senator Barack Obama is just as ready, willing, and able to lead as was Abraham Lincoln, FDR, and JFK -- and he has a clear vision for America that will get us back on track. And here is a good makeup for an Obama Administration:
Biden - Sec'y of Defense
Clinton - Sec'y of Education
Edwards - Attorney General
Richardson - Sec'y of State
Dodd - Sec'y of HUD
Kucinich - Sec'y of the Dept of Peace
Gravel - a Senator for Alaska, again

The qualifications to be President are that they win the most votes in the Electoral College, period. Let the American people decide, not the Clinton political machine, or the MSM. It's time for "Change We Can Believe In"!

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:35:52 GMT

OK jerry/corpus christi texas, I guess you voted for George Bush and you will vote for Clinton as well. Kucinich is the best person to change the country,

David in Glendale.....

yes I voted for President Bush.....
Would rather jump off a bridge then vote for Hillary..
I've met Dennis Kucinich.......
wondered why he kept looking at the sky while he was talking to me....Looking for UFO's maybe????

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:37:36 GMT

To Clinton supporters: please ask yourself why someone who is better qualified as SoS is not better qualified as President. Biden, including his 35 years in the senate dealing with domestic issues directly, will know how to direct his staff from day 1, not have his staff direct him like HRC and other front runners. This, btw, is what got Bush in trouble. Let's vote for what we know, let's not hope that we're voting for good cabinet appointments to help out KNOWN shortfalls.
Scott, PA (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:34 PM)

Why not ask that question to Obama or Edwards supporters as well? I hope you are not suggesting that Biden's qualifications are superior only to Hillary, and not to Obama and Edwards.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:38:43 GMT

Bruce:

What should he have been drinking? What drink, in your estimation, qualifies one to be the president?

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:57:04 GMT

What should he have been drinking? What drink, in your estimation, qualifies one to be the president?

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 3:38 PM)

Carrie,

CHERRY Coke, of course. Can't beat it.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:44:32 GMT

Boooo J! I do NOT like Cherry Coke. Coke Zero, maybe. Diet Coke, definitely. Maybe even go a little crazy and have me a Dr. Pepper. But not Cherry Coke if I can help it. :)

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:49:31 GMT

Boooo J! I do NOT like Cherry Coke. Coke Zero, maybe. Diet Coke, definitely. Maybe even go a little crazy and have me a Dr. Pepper. But not Cherry Coke if I can help it. :)

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:44 PM)

Come on! Cherry Coke is my favorite! Sometimes I'll settle for Cherry Pepsi, but only because it makes me feel "Wild" (haha). Dr. Pepper is okay too. But there's a big drop off after Cherry Coke. You gotta love cherry!

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Scott, PA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:54:10 GMT

It's diet Dr. Pepper for me and I agree, the question certainly pertains to all front-runners. None are as qualified as Biden.

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:59:15 GMT

It's diet Dr. Pepper for me and I agree, the question certainly pertains to all front-runners. None are as qualified as Biden.

Scott, PA (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:54 PM)

There is no way Diet Dr. Pepper tastes more like regular Dr. Pepper. It sounds like pandering to me. They say one thing, but they taste like another.

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Molly, Iowa City — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:01:32 GMT

No one has ever lost Iowa and NH, and went on to win their parties nomination. Hillary will not be the exception. History has shown that the national polls at this time are meaningless.

Chas Michaels, Ames Iowa

History lesson here, does the name William Jefferson Clinton ring a bell? Try 1992. Now Bill didn't actively campaign in Iowa in 1992, and Hillary "is no Bill Clinton", but Bill Clinton did lose Iowa and NH and won the nomination.

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sick of obama lies — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:04:18 GMT

INTERESTING READING! THANKS Tell Oprah ...OBAMA'S BACKGROUND CHECK !!!!!! I am surprised that you have not done your homework. We checked this out on "snopes.com". It is factual. Check for yourself. Probable U.S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein
Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHIEST from Wichita, Kansas. Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii. When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya . His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia.? When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocated to Indonesia. Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a Catholic school. Obama t akes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school." Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that he is no longer Muslim. Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's education. Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta . Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, as all of our other public officials, but instead the Koran. Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy. The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest evel - through the President of the United States, one of their own!!!!

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seattledave — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:08:00 GMT

Jerry, that article was written in 1978.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:27:05 GMT

Scott, did you know that Diet Dr. Pepper tastes more like the original? :)

I'm glad you clarified the experience thing. Of the top tier, Edwards clearly has the least amount of "public service" experience, if we want to term it that way. If we restrict "public service" to mean years in office, then Hillary is has 7, Edwards had 6 and Obama has 10 (counting his time in the IL Senate). That means between the 3 of them, they have over a decade less experience than Biden has himself.

This is, of course, assuming that years served are as important as what was accomplished during that time. But I think Biden holds his own in that area as well.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:28:49 GMT

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Sara, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:33:39 GMT

On April 13, 2005 Senator Biden voted against spending 36 million to build an additional Detention facility at Guantanamo. (Byrd Amendment 367) Senator’s Clinton, Dodd, and Obama all voted to build the additional prison in Guantanamo. In 2005 Biden called for the closing of Guantanamo, none of the other candidates (except Dennis) joined Biden in calling for the closing of Guantanamo until 2007. By that time Powell was calling for its closure. Talk about political courage!

While the "top three" candidates demonstrated toughness on Iran, Biden spoke rationally. During the MSNBC debate on April 26th Biden said Iran represents a long-term, rather than an immediate threat.

More than once Senator’s Clinton, Edwards and Obama stated: “all military options were on the table against Iran”. On 3/2/07 Obama said Iran was “a threat to all of us.” In January, Edwards said: “Iran is serious about its threats”. In her 9/26/07 press release justifying her vote declaring Iran’s military a terrorist organization, Clinton said: “The Revolutionary Guards are deeply involved in Iran's nuclear program …”

While other candidates were talking tough, Biden repeatedly insisted intelligence shows Iran’s not on the verge of building a nuclear weapon, but is a decade away.

Biden not only voted against the ill-advised Iranian resolution, Biden was the only candidate to publicly speak out against the resolution prior to the Senate vote. Others released statements after the vote.

During the November 15th CNN debate, Biden revealed he told President Bush that if Bush takes us to war against Iran, without Congressional approval, Biden will call for his impeachment. This was weeks before the recent NIE confirmed Iran doesn’t pose an immediate threat.

Despite Clinton, Dodd and Obama having equal access to intelligence information, only Biden appears to understand the intelligence information.

During the October 30th debate when other's took turns chastising Senator Clinton for her voting in favor of Kyl-Lieberman.

Senator Biden explained even without possibly misuse of the resolution by Bush, the resolution was wrong, because words have consequences. Among other negative consequences Senator Biden listed was that the resolution drives moderates in Pakistan and Afghanistan underground, and puts Karzai and Musharraf in jeopardy. Four days later instability in Pakistan worsened and Musharraf declares martial law. During the 10/30 debate only Biden connected the dots.

Two days after declaring martial law, and prior to any contact with the Bush administration, Musharraf called Senator Biden. (as Bhutto had already done) During their telephone call, Senator Biden warned Musharraf if he didn’t take off his military uniform, and hold free elections by January, as chairman of the Foreign Relations committee, he would urge the Senate to stop supplying Pakistan F-16s and P3s. Senator Biden then briefed the Deputy Secretary of State on the conversation. Musharraf has now stepped down as head of the military, action he promised the Bush administration he would take for months, but failed to follow through with the promise until after Senator Biden warned him of the consequences.

The idea that any candidate comes close to Biden in foreign policy is a joke!

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:39:58 GMT

J:

I think Wild Cherry Pepsi is EVIL and not even in the same league as Cherry Coke, even though I think Cherry Coke is inferior to many other drinks that one might consume.

I think all candidates should be asked this question tomorrow at the debate/forum. Do you suppose we can pull that off?

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:28 PM)

If history is any guide, then we are guaranteed a ridiculous final question. I think this one is as good as any. In fact, I wish I would have submitted this via YouTube earlier in the year. Damn. Well, there is always 2012.

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Terry Green, East Hartford, CT — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:19:05 GMT

dead wrong. bill clinton LOST to tom harkin in iowa in 1992 and bill clinton LOST the nh primary in 1992 to paul tsongas and still won the white house in 1992. get your history right.

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skeptical1 — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:15:55 GMT

Jerry/Corpus Christi Texas...
Here's an update to that very old article you linked to. In 1978, the people of Cleveland were ready to lynch Kucinich. Actually, THEY were the morons.

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skeptical1 — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:16:17 GMT

Jerry/Corpus Christi Texas...
Here's an update to that very old article you linked to. In 1978, the people of Cleveland were ready to lynch Kucinich. Actually, THEY were the morons.
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0123-04.htm

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:32:03 GMT

Joe Biden voted for the incursion into Iraq and against the Levin-Reed amendment. For all of his experience, he did not vote against this resolution with twenty-four much wiser senators, even after the NIE cast serious doubt on the presence of WMD. There were others who read this report and had the wisdom and judgment to recognize this war for the lunacy that it was to be.

Then, Biden unlike twenty-three other senators, voted against Levin-Reed amendment and the rejection of this amendment ceded Congressional power for oversight, concerning the advance to war, to this moronic president. Where's the wisdom? Where's the judgment from experience? (and I like Joe Biden but this kind of behavior doesn't warrant the reward of the presidency. Need I comment on Hillary?)

Yes, I know that the overwhelming feeling of 80% of Americans, at that time, was for a rush to war, but this was a time when we needed real leadership. Biden, Clinton and Edwards voted for this war (only Edwards has apologized and acknowledged the mistake that it was).

Barack, running for re-election to the Illinois State Senate, went against the political tide and made a stirring speech in October 2002 against the war and predicted accurately the consequences of such foolishness. Pull up the speech on the internet, it will knock your socks off.

So, it isn't the quantity of time spent on a job, it's the intelligence and judgment that you exhibit. This speech by Barack Obama is what first drew me to him and as time has gone on, his behavior and statements of policy have further convinced me that he has what it takes to be a great president.

Barack Obama '08-the next president of the United States of America, that's what I'm talkin' about!

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M. Speilburg — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:05:35 GMT

In oprahbamas 1995 book he is a self proclaimed cocaine "junkie" he isn’t that old, how long ago? Is he still using? I also agree that smoking pot isn’t that bad, but cocaine is another story! Bad example for the first black candidate, guess Oprah didn’t read that either...or does she now support cocaine use? No way would we vote for cocaine using muslin to lead this great country...

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John in D.C. — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:11:00 GMT

Encouraged to see the groundswell for the wisest choice -- Biden. It's not too late, no matter what big media tells you.

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Jessse — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:47:25 GMT

Hmm, apparently the word "new" has been adopted by corporate whore in both parties. Bill Clinton called his corporate party stooges "New Democrats", and Bush is a "Neo (latin for new) Conservative". Aside from genitals, IQ score, and a national health care plan, what's the difference between "New Democrat" Hillary, and "Neo Conservative", Bush? Neither supports peaceful solutions to global conflict, both support the prison industrial complex and the so called "war on drugs", neither supports a move from corrupt corporatocracy to a healthy democracy, neither addresses the fact that our standard of living has been declining for 30 years (including under Bill), both support the "Free Trade" deals that are the main reason our standard of living is in decline, and neither has paid more than lip service to our evaporating civil rights or declared outright opposition to all forms of torture (Hillary says she's opposed to torture as a "policy", but not that she opposes the use of torture outside policy. Exactly the same as Bush!). If you want someone who will continue endless imperialist wars, further entrench corporate power in politics, continue the shredding of the constitution and bill of rights, but who can do it all more efficiently then Bush, and with free medical drugs on the side, than vote for Hillary. But, I'm voting for Kucinich. This country needs more then free drugs, it needs a god damned revolution.

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Mary Finneran, Cairo NY — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:01:51 GMT

Regarding Hillary, with all the oil money she gets, she can wield some power, but haven't we had enough of that kind of corporate power?

Who is getting the most money from big oil?

Hillary Clinton is third, just behind Giuliani ans Romney.

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=E01

The whole story:

http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/347/oil-politics.html