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HMT-MI — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:22:20 GMT

Huckabee smiles sweetly-----but he has the devil in his eyes---another sleazy evangelist---another George Bush with a better grasp of English.As for Mccain and we are winning in Iraq---he needs to follow the news today---senility has evaorated his brain.

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Simon, IA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:23:34 GMT

Polls polls polls.
So busy are the trolls.
As the voter mulls.
And the pollster bulls.
It's time for America to stand up and elect a Margeret Thatcher and an Indira Gandhi.

Both women were strong willed. Both were blamed as too calculating by their own country men. Both were elected when the country needed a change in direction. And both delivered and changed their country around for good for generations to come.

If anyone knows anything about how democracy helped Britain and India with Thatcher and Indira, they will know the characters of Hillary as a person/individual matches them.

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:27:13 GMT

It's time for America to stand up and elect a Margeret Thatcher and an Indira Gandhi.

Both women were strong willed. Both were blamed as too calculating by their own country men. Both were elected when the country needed a change in direction. And both delivered and changed their country around for good for generations to come.

If anyone knows anything about how democracy helped Britain and India with Thatcher and Indira, they will know the characters of Hillary as a person/individual matches them.

Simon, IA (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:23 AM)

You are comparing Clinton's potential leadership to that of Thatcher's of England and Gandhi's of India?

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Grace, Ny — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:27:49 GMT

Huckabee and Obama continue to lead in Iowa according to a new Strategic Vision (R) poll which will be released tomorrow. On the Democratic side, Obama leads with 33% of the vote and Clinton and Edwards are statistically tied for second with 25% and 24%. Biden and Richardson each received 4%.

Ramussen now has him in the lead in NH 31 to 28

Let's see is that outside the margin of error for IA...must be that 1% that cares about a Oprah endorsement vs the 44% who care about what Bill thinks...LOL

The dirt will now start to fly....the debate tommorrow will be ugly

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Kelli, Michigan — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:29:33 GMT

Too many polls. The closer it gets to the start of the primaries, the less I believe them. No one really knows the questions asked. Or people who answer will actually show up to vote. And since Iowa has notoriously low turnout, time will tell. Maybe it's not good for Obama to be leading going in. And at the end of the day, people might NOT go with the person who is the most likable if they don't think that person really has a chance in the general election. I do think chances are Hillary will lose Iowa, her lead was never that big anyway. But I don't believe it's as close in New Hampshire as polls say. So I think there will be some surprises either way. But polls grow less meaningful as we get closer to the primaries. Look at Howard Dean. He was expected to win, but he lost BIG time in Iowa. Obama now has the lead in Iowa, so who knows what will happen.

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Steve, Chicago, IL — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:33:47 GMT

Simon,

comparing Hillary to Thatcher might not be the best way to encourage Democratic primary voters to cast their lot for Clinton.

Although personally I think it's a pretty apt comparison. They are both right-wing warmongers with a penchant for fascism.

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:33:53 GMT

Now we need Edwards to pull another 5% or 6% from Hillary to make this a horse race !!

Wishful thinking by First Read last week ....

That was Hillary's high water mark alst week....
That crooked little soap opera is slowly fading.......

someone to rule us
someone to fool us
We want you crooked Hillary

someone to beat us
someone to cheat us
We want you crooked Hillary

Hillary Clinton, for business as usual....
warts, scandals and all......

TURN THE PAGE !
HONESTY COUNTS !
INTEGRITY COUNTS !

Obama/Edwards '08

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Lloyd B. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:36:26 GMT

It's time for America to stand up and elect a Margeret Thatcher and an Indira Gandhi.

******

I like Margeret Thatcher and Indira Gandhi. I know them as good people. But you Ms. Clinton are no Margeret Thatcher or Indira Gandhi.

Hillary is more in line with Tammy Faye Baker.

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diane — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:37:53 GMT

Obama is also leading in SC and now in NH where Clinton held a 20+ point lead a month ago.
No wonder she is starting to go on heavy attack again him.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:38:00 GMT

You know, it is true that all of these polls are all over the place. But to me it seems that an awful lot of them show Senator Obama surging.

P.S. Simon I like your pollster poem - very cool!

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Sharon — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:38:41 GMT

There is a revolution taking place in this country. People everywhere are standing up to say that we have had enough of the same old politics as usual. We have had enough of divisiveness, manipulation, going behing closed doors to make decisions, calling in favors, and pandering to lobbies.

We've had enough and the polls are just beginning to register this sentiment.

We want an open government, and an honest president. The tides have turned and a new generation will lead the way.

Obama '08

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Dot, Illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:38:46 GMT

Forgive me, but I would like to re-visit a story that got very little notice yesterday. (Yesterday was a difficult day for posting on this site.) The story said in effect, that the Iraq war was not such a dominant issue with voters as it once was. I find that suprising but it has caused me to wonder if the American people feel the same about the war in Afghanistan and/or the search for Bin Laden? News reports show the Talaiban making significant inroads back into south Pakisthan, so I wonder what will happen to the US war effort there? Over the last few weeks, I haven't heard this war discusssed much by the candidates, so could any of you fill me in on which candidates have outlined proposals for dealing with Afghanistan and what those policies are?

Are we still trying to find the head of Al Quaida? AN, I would think that the large amount of opium grown(legal or othrwise) in Afghanistan alone makes that area a concern of US. Comments welcomed!

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TEC-Spring-Tx — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:42:57 GMT

The local news print this morning had a good point about Iowa. It has not alwasy been a predictor of the presidental election.

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kmnecole, st louis, mo — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:43:32 GMT

hey, grace- just saw the poll on RCP for New Hampshire- what great numbers and what great news.

SO O O O FIRED UP!!!

-numbers are *just barely* withing margin of error- which is +/-3.5%

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Wayne, Silver Spring, MD — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:43:39 GMT

The numbers are insignificant, but the trend is surely palpable! I think this new poll is such a slap on Penn's face. He was talking about trends... and now there are polls to back up the trend!

Obama has the momentum and he'll win decisively.

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:49:46 GMT

This race will turn on electability. There is no doubt in my mind.

Obama can't win. Democrats don't think he can win. Look at the numbers.

Even if Iowa or Iowa and New Hampshire go the starry eyed dreamer route, I believe other states will be much more pragmatic down the line.

Also one note about polling. Polling may be almost meaningless at this point. It is the Holiday season. Women are out shopping for thier families gifts. Working women are working OT at their 2nd job - the seasonal Department Store job that they take this time of year to help pay for Christmas.

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:50:13 GMT

Are we still trying to find the head of Al Quaida? AN, I would think that the large amount of opium grown(legal or othrwise) in Afghanistan alone makes that area a concern of US. Comments welcomed!

Dot, Illinois (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:38 AM)

I'm not really sure how much we were actually trying in the first place. That is part of the reason for the unequaled failure of the Bush Presidency. The "Uniter", instead of uniting us - and the world - to go after the bastard that pulled off 9/11 right under our noses, "Decided" to divide us by going into Iraq to get those nasty WMDs that only existed in Dick Cheney's mind. Now one half the country hates the other half and most of the world hates all of us. "Mission Accomplished"

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John Doe — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:55:20 GMT

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:59:15 GMT

Dot, Illinois: '... if the American people feel the same about the war in Afghanistan and/or the search for Bin Laden?...'

Dot, the war in Iraq distracted America from locating it's REAL Enemy..... Hillary Clinton !!

;-)

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Chuck, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:00:24 GMT

One question for Senator Clinton supporters...will you support Senator Obama if he becomes the party nominee?

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Chuck, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:01:19 GMT

One question for Senator Clinton supporters...will you support Senator Obama if he becomes the party nominee?

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Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:03:28 GMT

These lastest polls have been uplifting! Maybe, just maybe, we will have a Giuliani/Clinton/Romney-free general election campaign, and the bitter, phoney BS that goes with them. C'mon America, this is not a beauty pageant or a popularity contest. Let's start listening to what the candidates are saying and consider how their ideologies and actions will impact our nation and the world, and let our thinking go beyond the I-me-mine mentality that has overrun our land. The blue state/red state mindset has resulted in nothing more than paralyzing divisiveness for almost two decades. Who could posssibly want more of this? As far as I'm concerned, McCain, Huckabee, Edwards, Obama, Biden, and Dodd all deserve a listen. Iowa and New Hampshire, we count on you to look past the allure of the campaign money machines and vote with your hearts and minds!

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s woods Amsterdam — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:04:29 GMT

In reference to the Clinton-Thatcher comparison, I doubt that Hillary has Thatcher's balls. If she did, she wouldn't be looking over her shoulder so much to see if she offends someone.

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Freeman Female Dallas, Tx — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:08:14 GMT

I said it before and I will say it again.

I will NOT support Clinton if she wins the nomination.

The only way she will get my support or a vote.

Is If that nominate the Romney or Rudy as the Repulican Redcoat.

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Yiannis, Baltimore — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:10:06 GMT

Wow, Simon I don't think you are doing Hillary any favors by calling Thatcher.

Indira Gandhi never matched her father's or brother's potential

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Ron T., ny — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:14:05 GMT

Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324

You are writing in a reasonable and un-partisan manner. You need to leave this blog immediately

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Kristian O — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:14:27 GMT

Hillary's worst dream is coming to past. Momentum has turned and she has no clue how to make the onslaught go away. As for this big states theory that she can withstand the early gashes that appear inevitable, I've got doubts that such thinking is plausible. Time will tell.

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Bee — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:14:32 GMT

This race will turn on electability. There is no doubt in my mind.

Obama can't win. Democrats don't think he can win. Look at the numbers.

--------------------------------------------------

Is that Clinton's new strategy? Please quit the talking point and let us face the challenges of our nation. I am tired of fear and i am hopeful for the nation.

I guess the Obama-Oprah show is working in New Hampshire...

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Kevin, Houston, Texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:16:28 GMT

Hillary and Obama will go at it during tommorrow's debate. Edwards will stick to policy/vision, leading him to a Jan. 3rd win.

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John Doe 2 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:18:41 GMT

Hillary like Indira! That might be a good comparison after all. Indira imposed emergency law in India and jailed opponents. Ruined the economy and led her party to its first electoral defeat. Good path to follow!!

____________

My great grandfather was one of those "opponents" that she took it out on. He was backed the opposition candidate so she nationalized the whole textile industry. I'm not a fan.

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:24:34 GMT

Amen S woods. I didn't want to touch that Clinton Thatcher comparison--but let's be honest Hillary Clinton is NO Margaret Thatcher!!

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Dot, Illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:25:21 GMT

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Mo — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:26:58 GMT

You need to include past poll results from Strategic Vision in Wisconsin to get a better sense of the momentum Obama has. The last time SV polled Wisconsin in September, Clinton was at 44 and Obama was at 22. This means Obama has gained 7 points and Clinton has lost 8 points since they last polled the state.

http://strategicvision.biz/political/wisconsin_poll_091907.htm

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James, Washington, D.C. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:31:22 GMT

Dickie Flatts:

You tell us to "look at the numbers" with regard to electability in the general (I have, by the way — Edwards leads, Obama is in second, and Clinton is way behind), then denounce polls as meaningless. Anything else you'd like to try to grab onto on the sinking ship?

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--NSMSNBC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:32:58 GMT

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a flip-flopper ... no, it's just me. Polls still, in some weird twist of fate, both such and blow, but they do become more important as we near Iowa! With under a month to go, I think it is possible to put more stock in polls as a predictor.

Dot--I think the popular thinking among the American people, is that occupying Afghanistan is not unjust--like Iraq. I would hope, we’d do some positive stuff and good will in the country. I would bet regardless of candidate, we will have involvement in Afghanistan and the Pakistan border, perhaps. I would almost bet a greater involvement by a Democratic President, because they won't be bogged down in Iraq, which the Republicans 'claim' to feel is central to the war on terror. Bottom line, short of Kucinich, I think we will stay there. But as you see, voters and bloggers just don’t care about Afghanistan as an up-front issue. I’m willing to accept that everything I just typed may be wrong, it’s just my impression, I’d be happy for anyone to correct me.

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A VOTER — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:33:16 GMT

THIS POLL IS WHAT IT IS A "FARCE". MSNBC FOR THE LAST 3-4 WEEKS HAVE BEEN PUTTING IN ONLY NEGATIVES ON HILLARY.IT'S "BIAS" REPORTING.WHAT IS TIM RUSSERT FEEDING YOU INFORMATION? GIVE ME A BREAK, THIS IS HOG WASH.I WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA THE DRUG USER AND WILL NOT VOTE. AND BELIEVE ME THERE IS "ALOT" OF PEOPLE WHO FELL THIS WAY.GOOD BUY AND GOOD LUCK !

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M, Saint Paul, Minn. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:37:27 GMT

A quick note to people still pushing the "electability" meme:

Remember 2004? Kerry was seen as the most electable, and he was trounced (compared to Gore). Swift-boating can only go so far, and personally, having remembered that time, I don't know of anyone who changed their vote because of that tripe.

Instead, it was simply a rally cry that solidified an even more solidified Republican base.

Since it looks like the Republicans might not even have a nominee this summer, can we go ahead and put these "electability" concerns to bed? Personally, electability, when applied to Barack Obama, seems to me to be code for racism.

Truman wasn't seen as "electable" in 1948.

Reagan wasn't seen as electable in 1980.

Clinton wasn't seen as electable in 1992.

Can we go ahead and stop with that tripe already? I think it is quite obvious that conventional wisdom is completely full of sh%#!!!

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Bob from NC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:40:00 GMT

Obama will win in Iowa, NH and SC. Then, the "national" poll number will follow, which right now are based primarily on name recognition.
Honestly, I don't think Bill really wants Hillary to win. As long as he gets some sort of top job at the UN, he'll feel relavent.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:41:07 GMT

I thought polls didn't matter? Oh wait...that's right. Polls that show Hillary ahead don't matter; polls that show Obama with a lead are gospel.

Moving right along...

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Ron, TX — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:42:06 GMT

No one cares about drug use. Hillary is just flailing and screaming over nothing. Bill smoked pot. Hillary probably smoked pot with him, it was the 70s. She lies all the time, so who knows if she's telling the truth. Bush smoked pot, snorted cocaine routinely, even had a DWI... no one cares.

I know one thing- I just LOVE watching all these bitter disgusting Clintonites on here screaming and throwing dirty mud every which way trying to see what they can make stick. They make up all kinds of absolute garbage and are filled with so much hate. America is sick of it. Partisan fighting has to stop. It's time for REAL CHANGE.

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John Q. Pollster, LA, CA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:44:35 GMT

There are just too many polls... 38% of Americans know that based on the poll of how the polls are doing. Please check back for the results of the 9:30, 11:15, and 12:45 polls today.
If you cannot wait, please feel free to conduct your own poll about anything and just add any +/- percentage to it that you wish... I recommend 12%.

Just never forget that we are talking about politicians playing politicts and news reporters with 24 hours of programming to fill every day. If there is no story, just make one out of nearly nothing and phrase it as gospel truth.

P.S. When the dust settles, Hillary will be the next President like it of not.

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:46:41 GMT

Citizen J
Thank you for the response. In some ways I feel the war in Afghanistan has become the forgotten war. If our soldiers leave Iraq, will they come home from Afghanistan too--or will forces in Afghanistan be strengthened---have any of the candiates addressed these concerns and I missed their proposals? Would like to read their views. If Afghanistan again becomes a safe haven for Bidn Laden, what do we Americans do? Do we still want to bring him to justice?

Dot, Illinois (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:25 AM)

Dot,

Even more than being forgotten, I think the war in Afghanistan has become - and I hate to say it - a technicality. I'm not really a conspiracy nut, so I think that we really did originally intend to go in there with purpose. Now, as I said, I think it's a mere technicality. Yeah, we have troops there, but it's not enough to effectively search for bin Laden.

We have something like 1/7th of the troops in Afghanistan as we do in Iraq. Was bin Laden really 1/7th as important as toppling Saddam Hussein, who really was a stablizing force in the region? I personally don't believe that. Yes, he was a ruthless dictator, but there are many of those we don't seem to care much about. On the other hand, bin Laden was responsible for thousands of American deaths ON OUR SOIL. I think he should have been our first priority.

I think the candidates' proposals for Afghanistan is really intertwined with their Iraq proposals. I've heard from several candidates about a "Middle East peacekeeping force". And I've heard Obama say several times that we have been distracted by Iraq from the real war (in Afghanistan). Other than that, I don't know what else to tell you other than visiting their web sites.

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Ken, Arizona — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:47:34 GMT

Hillary Clinton is the ultimate political whore, and would say anything to turn a few votes here and there....she would sell her entire family to the Chinese if she could become President. It's all about her, and not about her "fellow Americans."

Aren't Americans tired of the Bush-Clinton Aristocracy?

Enough already with these people. Please save America, and vote for anybody but a Bush or Clinton.

From the late 1980s, they and their Illuminati Agenda of a One World Order have dictated events in this country.

Please elect someone else....anybody else.

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--nsmsnbc — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:47:42 GMT

Chuck, NY: Hillary is, um, okay. I will acknowledge that she is not terrible and not the she-devil, but she will not automatically have my vote. On the other hand still, she will not automatically lose my vote. I just feel that Obama both literally and figuratively stands head and shoulders above Clinton. I strongly feel that he is the best man for the job. It depends on who the Republicans nominate, what the candidates say, and what is the position of our country next year--likely crap.

Look, I don't know who will win the nominations of either party, but I do strongly feel that the Democrats will take the Presidency next year (probably in a close, polarized election), whoever runs. I argue it too, but I say screw electability and vote for the best!

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bucj, Columbia South Carolina — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:49:43 GMT

Well, I will say this to all. George Bush is really making it easy for Obama, and a nightmare for Hillary Rodham who?

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Wannabe Political Hack — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:50:39 GMT

The reality is that a vote for Obama or Huckabee is a wasted vote. The country is not even ready for an african-american nor do they want a baptist minister or a priest or rabbi for that matter. The final tickets in progress seem to be Clinton/Richardson and Guilani/Thompson. Regretably, if a democrat does win the vote, stand by for an expanded welfare state with more billions in taxes to pay for it---but, I do favor a health plan to cover all american citizens not just the current 50 millon plus on medicaid that have never paid any premiums for health coverage. As always, remember to work harder and make more money because millions of people who receive welfare benefits (SSI/medicaid/food stamps/public housing with free utilities/rental assistance vouchers/etc.)depend on you.

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David Samuel, NY, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:52:31 GMT

My biggest problem with Hillary is that I DO NOT TRUST HER. I want to know about whats in those files in her husband's library; her cozyiness with the drugs and insurance companies and the effectiveness of her health plan if (God forbid) she becomes POTUS; her fuzzy relationship with Norman SHU; and what did she do to be crowned the most experienced candidate? If she is, then how should one describe Joe Biden, Dodd, and Richardson?
Americans must never allow themselves to be fooled by these two con artist- Hill and Bill. Its time to turn the page in America's politics.
OBAMA 08!

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:53:00 GMT

The way this thing is dragging out, we might all need drugs by the end of this madness....

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Sharon L, Litchfield Pk, AZ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:53:50 GMT

Obama is not ready for the Presidency. He won't even salute the flag and people want him for president? I think not. This is one Democrat who will vote the other way if by some chance he is nominated and that is what the Republican Party is hoping for.Mark my words and I'm an old lady with savvy! I remember when a certain young man from Mass. wanted to get nominated in the 50's. As young as I was I knew he wasn't ready at the time and I gave my 100% full support when he did run.As for the people rallying around Obama just because of Oprah shame, shame, shame on you. Don't you have brains? Try using your head for something other than a hat rack!

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Dot, Illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:54:26 GMT

NSMSNBC

For some reason, the fact that voters and bloggers just don't care about Afghanistan as an up-front issue really bothers me. If all of this warfare started as a result of 9/11 why have we stopped caring about capturing who was responsible? I never agreed with the invasion of Iraq, but I thought trying to root out and capture Bin Laden was a worth while goal. Our troops are still fighting there, aren't they? But you are right in saying that the fight in Afghanistan seems to have become a non-issue that the candidates seldome address. If we are really concerned about fighting terrorism, though, shouldn't we continue the hunt for the "top" terrorist? I don't like the fact that a large portion of southern Afghanistan is again falling under Taliban control and the illegal production of opium (and millions of dollars that product generates) seems to be viritually unchecked. Are we to a certain extent winning the battle in Iraq but losing the war on terror?

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Conductor — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:55:00 GMT

People get ready there is a train coming...
Its picking up passengers coast to coast...
faith is the key to get the disels humming... (as Obama supporter have known)

You don't need a ticket just get onboard...

Obama 08

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:00:51 GMT

A lot will ride on the debate tomorrow night. I don't think that there will be any punches held. Obama will have to unleash his best and that will be to differentiate his position from that of Senator Clinton's, on the war. This is still the most important issue that separates them and the issue that shows the difference in judgment when approaching foreign affairs. He, Kucinich and Paul are the only candidates running who can make claim to being against this imperialistic incursion into Iraq since 2002. Without a doubt, it is the most important issue to many of us and I appreciate Dot's protest that the issue seems to have been waylaid by the MSM. I'm sure team Hillary appreciates that.

John Edwards will help to smash Hillary about her ties to corporate interests. Certainly these allegiances will compromise her as an effective spokesperson for the average American (even though she claims to have been working for the common American for thirty five years - or as soon as she got out of law school).

Experience is a non-starter for her since she has no more (and even much less than some running for the nomination - Biden, Dodd, Richardson, Kucinich) than her primary contenders and in fact has less experience in elected office than Obama. He certainly has passed more important legislation in the Illinois State Legislature, in terms of health care and criminal justice, than Hillary has come close to accomplishing in the U.S. Senate. In any case, her 'great experience' led her to vote three times to support Bush's war effort in the Middle East so quite frankly what good is touting experience in terms of time spent, if you've been asleep at the wheel.

Finally, the electability issue smacks of racism to me. People who wouldn't vote for Obama because he is black wouldn't be very likely to vote for a woman anyway. Also something tells me that all of those people for whom those issues would be a consideration, belong to the party of intollerence, namely the Republicans (who have will have a choice between Neanderthals or Austalopithicus types on their side - oh wait they don't believe in evolution do they?) This election will turn on the vote of independents (as do all elections) and I'm sure that they will vote for competency, integrity and hope. To me that spells Barack Obama.
Obama '08

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Stone Stopper — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:04:58 GMT

If you eliminated every candidate from eligibility for public office based on drug use or any other indescretion of youth, there would be 3 folks on capitol hill. Those who are so sanctimonious about such things, are typically the same ones patting their feet in the Minnesota airport men's room. To those who want a candidate without blemish or stain...go find Jesus, and see if he's dumb enough to jump into this race.

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Rick,ky — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:20:13 GMT

The Establishment is so PISSED off at Barack for continuing the Awakening of N0V-2006. Damn him for giving the American voter the chance to take back this country before the Establishment can recklessly piss away all that this country stood for for over 200 years.The Establishment, thru there backing of Hillary has tryed & tryed to shake this man from the Voter's. So far. he has SMACKED them down every step of the way.He has already shown US, YOU KNOW THE VOTER'S, he has what it takes to be POTUS.Beware Barack, do NOT let your guard down for 1 second, We, the Voter's are depending on YOU to be OUR leader against the Good Ole Boys club. STAY STRONG, BE KEEN, we will be your defense as You continue the Offensive against the Establishment.

Dickie Flats & all the other Hillary supporter's, get ready, for an Ass-Whooping, there is No stopping this thing. Get on board!!!!!!!!!

" DELUSIONAL THINKING BY COMMON SENSE AMERICAN'S IS OVER

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Greg Texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:33:01 GMT

Go from your home state because they really don't want you, use your last name to succede in an election that was against nobody and now run for president, wow, only in america

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:33:14 GMT

Hillary is more in line with Tammy Faye Baker.
Lloyd B. (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:36 AM)

I agree 100%.I WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA THE DRUG USER AND WILL NOT VOTE. AND BELIEVE ME THERE IS "ALOT" OF PEOPLE WHO FELL THIS WAY.GOOD BUY AND GOOD LUCK !
A VOTER (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:33 AM)

Bush used drugs & alcohol and then went AWOL when it came to going to war. Bill Clinton used drugs and
he says he didn`t inhale (yeah right!)& was an adulterer.
So I guess you didn`t vote for them either.

At least he was honest enough to bring it up himself and not hide this fact.
Try getting this kind of honesty from HRC,
NO Way will she ever admit that Bill did any of that.

Go Obama 08'

I will vote for you.

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Doug, San Diego — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:41:52 GMT

When is the Dumond pardon story going to break on the MSM? I've seen it all over this blog and many others, but it doesn't seem to be getting any traction on cable news. He pushed the parole of a serial rapist who went on to rape again and murder! All because the Clinton-haters in his party think that rape is okay or didn't happen or was a liberal conspiracy, if it's a distant cousin of Bill's that gets raped. This is beyond disgusting, and insanely hypocritical coming from a "man of god". Do we really want to elect another psycho who takes his orders from a burning bush in the White House rose garden? Come on, people, lets keep the leadership of our country at least semi-sane!

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S.K.M. Mass — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:44:57 GMT

YES, YES, and YES!
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that Obama has spent more time in elected office than Hillary.
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that his healthcare policy is not only more American(since you still have a choice), but more responsible(as it focuses on lowering the cost).
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that Hillary's corporate ties are not just "mud being slung at her."
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that an African-American will never become president SO LONG as people keep saying an African-American can never get elected.
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that Obama will take this country back and deliver it to us, the American people. I'll take a community activist over a member of Wal-Mart's board ANYDAY.
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that YES, we CAN have honesty and candor in politics so long as we allow it.
I'm so glad that people are finally realizing that we don't have to be Anti-Republican or Anti-Democrat, that we not only don't need, but CAN'T AFFORD another president that only leads Red America or Blue America.

We need an AMERICAN first, not a Democrat or Republican first. We need someone who has been proven to be able to effectively reach across the isle with an olive branch and not a pitch fork. We need someone who can not only deal with lobbyists, but someone who has PROVEN themselves to be able to give them a run for their money.
We need someone who can talk WITH us, not TO us.

Barack Obama, '08. Are you fired up?

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:46:31 GMT

Sharon,

Please don't buy into this nonsense that Obama is not patriotic. It is almost as ridiculous as the rumors that he is a Muslim. Obama didn't have his hand over his heart during the Star Bangled Banner not the pledge of allegiance. It turns out that it you are supposed to for the national anthem, but I didn't know that. And I think there are a lot of Americans that don't know that considering the years of sporting event experiences I've had. Obama has answered the call to serve his country in elected office and is a patriot.

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Bob in Denver — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:47:07 GMT

A Brown University economist recently concluded that Iowa voters are 20 times more influential than voters in later primaries. A victory for Obama in Iowa will set the dominos falling. Today's NY Times has a front page article about how pathetic the Clinton Iowa campaign has been. She's desperately trying to play catch-up and it's just too late.
I'm leaving on Friday for Western Iowa to help the Obama campaign. This is really fun.
Obama/Webb '08

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:50:22 GMT

Dot,

Obama has been clear that Afghanistan and Bin Laden would be the priority for him. So much so that he has taken heat for his comments that were meant to amp up the pressure on Pakistan. I am reading between the lines, but it was clear then that he saw that we shouldn't be so cozy with Musharaff. And events over the last month, have proven him correct.

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karlos — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:51:51 GMT

iowa, get ready for the new surge. i've got my MOJO working! that's a contraction for MORE JOE biden. most everybody's ignored him so far cause he doesn't have enough monet to compete with top tier but he's on the move with ads now! he isn't a bought special interest candidate because he's got no money so how could he be? he's not controled by poll cause he voted for funding the ied safe vehicles for troops bill without an extraction date which cost him in the polls. he just a straight shooter and the most experienced candidate in foreign affairs, the domain of presidential influence! the MOJO is coming so switch from your lightweights to a real candidate, JOE BIDEN.

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Daniel, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:54:13 GMT

A poll of New Hampshire now has Obama leading... and I'm not talking about the WMUR survey: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/12/early-state-polls-obama-has-lead-in-new.html

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Rick, Ws, NC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:00:27 GMT

Is it over yet? Have the two parties managed to nominate two crummy candidates beholden to everyone but real Americans...trust me, it can be your baby obama or billary or huck or rudy and they will all pander to narrow slices of their respective parties to our detriment...

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DownUnder, Perth, AUS — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:01:46 GMT

As an "outsider", I find your election process very intriguing. The world looks up to the democracy of the U.S. and wonders why the best person for the job is seldom realistically considered. From the outside looking in, the most qualified candidate based on overall performance would be Mr. Romney, but it appears that his faith is an issue. I say if a faith molds individuals to have integrity and to be hardworking and successful, all the more power to it. However, that faith is only the foundation and doesn't dictate the direction a person takes. If Mr. Romney has even a chance to duplicate his success at literally saving the Olympics for you, or his track record in business and as a Governor, then your country would be hard pressed to find a better President. But again, we notice it is seldom the best person for the job that matters, but, to coin a phrase from your dialect, the most "politically correct" one. Good luck to you regardless who you choose... the world is interested and is watching.

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Patrick, Huntington Station, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:04:34 GMT

How can anyone in their right mind support the bible beating evolution denying homophobe that is tax hike Paster Mike! He has no real education except for bible study at a non-accredited school, and has pardoned/commuted more convicts as governor of Arkansas than his 3 predecessors combined! His health care solution is to quarantine infected people to lepper-type colonies, and he's so wrong on the immigration issue. He fully supports the IRaq war despite the vast majority of us who don't, and he would otherwise turn this nation into an Iran-style theocracy. If elected, women, better get fitted for the christian equivalent of a berka, a house dress mumu.

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Dot, Illinois — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:05:11 GMT

Kelly

Thanks for response. You are the second blogger to point out Senator Obama's comments, which are a plus on his side for me.

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Jade — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:14:40 GMT

I think the multiple polls show the fluidity in the race. National polls -- which reflect to a greater degree a candidate's name recognition and not a belief in or support of his or positions -- don't mean much at this point. The key is in the individual states, and there Sen. Obama is surging.

It's time we thank the Clintons for their service in the 1990s and remind them we've already crossed the bridge to the 21st century and don't need to go back to cross it again. In 2008, we need someone different at the helm. And after the failures of the Republicans to take us anywhere productive -- except to a costly war, a confused economy, divisive immigration policy, No Child Left Behind (aka the "rapture of education)," torture as national policy, the failures of Katrina and FEMA, you get the idea -- we need to make a drastic change and try something and someone different. Hillary Clinton is not different, just more of the same. That's why Senator Barack Obama is the choice this year.

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

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S.K.M. Mass — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:15:30 GMT

DownUnder,
Mitt Romney was my governor for four years.
He IS a good Christian, he DID save the Olympics, and he DID do great in business.
However, his own undoing came by his own hands.. or rather, his own lips. His opinion on many positions have changed DRAMATICALLY, as in.. a complete 180 turn. That's why he won't win.

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Duke L, Baldwin, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:27:50 GMT

A vote for Hillary is a vote for Bill. Who will be running the country? And we certainly don't need to define "IS" in this scenario! On the other hand, Obama brings a fresh new "lens" to examine our problems for real time solutions.

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:29:36 GMT

From Campaign Diaries:

'...Early-state polls: Obama has a lead in New Hampshire

Every politico who has been following the race knows how shocking that headline is. Obama has a lead in a New Hampshire poll. But before commenting any further, let's go to the polls. First, we get contrasting polls in the Iowa Democratic race.

Rasmussen has Clinton at 29%, followed by Obama at 26% and Edwards at 22%. Richardson is at 7%.
Two weeks ago, it was Clinton at 27%, Obama at 25%, and Edwards at 22%.
Other interesting internals: Among voters certain they will vote, Obama leads 27% to Clinton's 26%. Among voters who are certain of their choice, Clinton is ahead 31% to Obama's 25% and Edwards's 21%.
But the bad news for Clinton: When asked for their second choice, Richardson, Biden, Dodd and Kucinich backers choose Edwards by 29%, Obama by 24% and Clinton by 15%.

But Strategic Vision has very different numbers: Obama is at 33%, with Clinton at 12% and Edwards at 24%. A week ago, it was 32-25-25.
Among Republican, strategic Vision shows Romney within striking distance, as Huckabee is ahead 30% to 25% with Thompson at 13% and Giuliani at 10%.
Then, we get two polls from New Hampshire -- including one for the GOP:

In Rasmussen's poll, Obama is on top 31% to 28%, with Edwards at 17%. Richardson is at 8%. In the last NH poll, Clinton still had a 7% lead -- though that was her first single-digits lead.
Meanwhile, a CNN poll has Clinton at 31% and Obama at 30%. In the last survey, it was 36% to 22%, a huge change in a mere few weeks.

Among Republicans, CNN has some numbers: Romney holds on at 32%, followed by Giuliani and MCCain at 19%. Huckabee fails to catch fire here, still at 9%.
Finally, South Carolina:

SUSA released a South Carolina poll last night and it has Clinton collapsing here as well: She leads 44% to 40%, with Edwards at 11%. A month ago, it was 47% to 33%.
The Iowa polls are contradictory, and we already knew the state was a complete toss-up in which most anything can happen -- though congrats for Obama for an 8% lead which I believe is the largest he's ever had in the state. But what a catastrophe in New Hampshire (and, to a lesser degree, in South Carolina, where she had as big, though less consistent, of a lead)! (courtesy of Pollster.com's New Hampshire poll listings) since a May Zogby poll in which Obama was up 24-23. Since then, Clinton spent 4 months rising to a very consistent 20+ lead... only to see it slowly evaporate over the past 6 weeks: all polls we had seen over the past 14 days had her down to single-digits, and now the race is a complete toss-up.

If the race stabilizes a bit now (and can we really expect Clinton to slide more at this point?), it basically means that the winner of Iowa will carry New Hampshire. Except, of course, if Edwards triumphs in the caucuses, because then it's anyone's guess what is going on in New Hampshire. Forget any talk of a Clinton firewall, there is no more of that. Perhaps Florida will be one, but no one will compete there -- so Clinton cannot just win in that state and be content. She will have to fight for the win in every single state, and if she starts losing in Iowa she could very well find herself in a hole before she even realizes it....;

Hillary is TOAST !!

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Tiffany Portland, Oregon — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:44:27 GMT

The way this thing is dragging out, we might all need drugs by the end of this madness....
jerry/corpus christi texas (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:53 AM)

I couldn't agree more!

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:58:23 GMT

Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC: '...This race will turn on electability. There is no doubt in my mind....'

The most electable candidate will probably win Iowa !!
The most electable candidate will probably win NS and SC !!

I wonder who that will be ??
Any idea, Dickie ??

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:27:58 GMT

I would like to know if this was a voter only poll, or if it included people who are underage, or otherwise ineligible to participate in the caucuses. Either way, I doubt if 600 people can accurately reflect the pulse of an entire state. Itlooks like shoddy research work to me.
The main issues with regard to who should be the Democratic Nominee are; a)qualifications & experience b) connectivity to the Base of Democratic voters and the core values of the Democratic party, and c)electability.
Hillary scores higher than Obama in all three catagories.
Obama supporters are trying to sell Democrats on the idea of his experience in elected office, and the notion that he passed "healthcare reform" in Illinois.
However, Obama's experience in public office comes from within the Illinois State Senate. (9 years) One can hardly compare that to Hillary's 7 years in The United States Senate, during the most tumultuous period in the last 40 years.
Furthermore, Obama's healthcare initiative in Illinois did not, unto itself, assure coverage for anyone. All the measure did was to call for the establishment of studies, and task forces to look into the Illinois "healthcare system." The findings and conclusions of which were not due until the middle of this year. If you "google" 'Healthcare Justice Act' it will confirm what I am saying here.
The war in Iraq continues to be an issue.
On the other hand, those who scream loudest about not voting to authorize the use of force in Iraq (Obama, Kucinich, Paul), come from areas of the country that watched 911 on TV.
Hillary represents the victims of 911, their families, aned the people who lived through it. She had, and still has a contitutional obligation to jealously represent her constituency, and to do what is right to protect them.
We were all sold a bill of goods in Iraq, as were both Republicans & Democrats in congress.
The issue now is, how to get our people home, safely and without handing the region back over to extremist Islamic interests who could/would use it as a staging area for international terrorism.
Hillary has a plan to bring our troops home, while leaving behind only enough to secure American Embassies and Consulates, and enough to act as a light response force if needed.
The idea that we're going to bring home a division per month, until all of our troops are out, may not be realistic if we intend to maintain diplomatic relations and to trade with Iraq when the war is over.
Additionally, the issue of who should actually be choosing The Democratic Nominee has come up over the course of the last few days. It would seem as though so called "independents," who ditched the Democratic Party in favor of Nader and Cobb in the last two national elections, are the biggest group who support Obama.
Independents should not be choosing our candidate for us. WE should be choosing our candidate, and we should be doing so according to how closely within the parameters of core Democratic values each candidate fits.
If independents want a candidate, they can run one on their own.....just as they did in 2000 and 2004.
The last thing I want to bring up here is the issue of race. I see the Oprah-ma crowd is getting a little itchy, and has "telegraphed" their intention to throw the race card down whenever the going gets tough.
We've already been called "racists" either tacitly, or overtly for questioning Oprah's motivations in supporting Obama.
The next thing is, that we are going to be called racists if we don't vote for Obama.
Calling someone a racist, isn't going to make them vote for your candidate. In fact it is highly likely to work against the parties or individuals who do it.
I hate to see elections polarized in that fashion. I don't think we should be voting for or against anyone on the basis of race, color creed, religion, national origin or sex.
But, that's where this thing is headed, and it's the very reason why Obama shouldn't be the party's nominee. That sort of divisive tactic will alienate crossover voters and cost us the election at the national level.
I'm sure their will be some commentary in response to my post. I just hope that it's civil and politely tempered, instead of the usual vitriolic, hateful, and vicious attacks we get from Obama supporters.
Thank You For Your Time

HILLARY 2008! ***Experience Counts***

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:53:59 GMT

Hey J Merle! I read (all of) your post. I guess we will just have to agree to disagree. I respect your passionate defense of your candidate though - she just doesn't inspire me.

P.S. I really don't think Senator Obama's race will be a major issue in the campaign. Either voters will like his message and vote for him or they won't. Either way, I don't think it will be solely because of his race.

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Obama the Muslim! — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:13:53 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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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:34:16 GMT

Obama the Muslim! (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:13 PM)

Interesting reading indeed. And you believe this to be factual?

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:48:50 GMT

".....P.S. I really don't think Senator Obama's race will be a major issue in the campaign. Either voters will like his message and vote for him or they won't. Either way, I don't think it will be solely because of his race.
Nashville_fan (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:53 PM)....."

It won't be an issue unless Obama supporters play the race card, and make it an issue. (Which is already happening now)

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:51:06 GMT

Obama The Muslim....
Your post is reprehensible, and should be withdrawn from the board.
Hey First Read, where was the "screening" on that one?

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CitizenJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:57:17 GMT

Obama The Muslim....
Your post is reprehensible, and should be withdrawn from the board.
Hey First Read, where was the "screening" on that one?

J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY (Sent Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:51 PM)

We finally agree on something. I knew it would happen someday.

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ace p washington, d.c. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:05:50 GMT

as an independent i have made up my mind.
president-michael douglas
v. president-denzel washington
sec. of state-will smith
sec. of defense-brad pitt
sec. of health-christie brinkley
u.n. ambassador-george clooney
cheif of staff-jennifer lopez

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ace p washington, d.c. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:36:55 GMT

i don't subscribe to the faith that my parents had me be a part as a child. i don't think a person religous history applies until that person has become an adult and has made that choice upon adulthood. if that was a valid point that merit attention then so would saying i wanted to be president in the kindergarden.

i think obama has a bigger problem. that is not being lured into being negative as a response to what the clinton campaign is going to try in these last few weeks.

i like how john edwards is laid back being cool.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:03:08 GMT

I have to assume that the biography of Obama's life, recounted above, was written as political satire because it was just so utterly ridiculous. It had to be a joke. And funny it was. I suppose that it could have been played on Fox news or Rush Limbaugh.
Obama '08

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:14:38 GMT

J. Merle wrote: "It won't be an issue unless Obama supporters play the race card, and make it an issue. (Which is already happening now)"

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Strange that you would say that since you seem to bring up Senator Obama's race in almost all of your posts. ;)

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Joi Davies — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:01:57 GMT

THIS GUY NEVER TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING...MOVE ON! VOTE FOR ANYONE ELSE!

"Barack Obama continues his hard-edged, negative campaign - against his own staff. Passing blame down to anonymous staff ranks has become something of a tic for Obama. Obama pointed the finger at unidentified campaign schedulers when he had to address a New Hampshire firefighters union by telephone, instead of meeting with them in person. Obama told the gathering. "My staff had scheduled things and “they” couldn't wiggle out if it. And after media attention turned to the "Hillary Clinton Obama's campaign was producing bogus research memos/statements about Clinton's such as lies about having ties to the Indian-American community, Obama called the "unnecessarily caustic" document a "dumb mistake on our campaign's part" HE STARTED THE LIES AND NEGATIVE POLITICS…A former cocaine junkie and muslim. WE DO NOT WANT THIS GUY LEADING OUR GREAT COUNTRY; MAYBE LEAD HARPO PRODUCTIONS, SINCE HES OPRAHS DREAM…

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eric chattanooga, tn — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:23:29 GMT

Did you notice how Ron Paul, the only candidate NOT already owned by corporate America, was conveniently left off the ballot. Whoops...

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eNews Reference — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:35:21 GMT

I think Obama is neck and neck with Clinton and Edwards in Iowa. Edwards is smiling because voters tend to say they are in support of an Afro American Candidate, but when the curtain is closed behind them they vote for someone else... http://www.enewsreference.wordpress.com