Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Sean — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:24:43 GMT

I am a bit surprised he is doing this: citing hypothetical match ups - makes me wonder why he is grasping for straws at this point.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

George — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:26:22 GMT

“I beat Giuliani, I beat McCain, I beat Romney, I beat Thompson, I beat Huckabee, I beat ‘em all…..YEEEAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!”

It’s his Howard Dean moment.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Mark G. Atl., Ga. — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:28:04 GMT

Edwards voted for the bankruptcy bill and Hillary was the only Senate no show for the vote. And those two claim to be for the middle class? Edwards can't win anything but a miracle in Iowa and half the voters and a third of the democrats hate Hillary. Obama is right. He is the ONLY electable nominee.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

RKA, IL — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:28:06 GMT

I think Al Gore is somewhere looking at Obama and thinking that this is what it is like when a progressive candidate is not afraid to "Let it rip." Obama is closing strong, aggressive, and forceful. Even though I am a firm supporter, every day I am more and more impressed by his willingness to aggressively speak his mind, to stand up for himself like he will for American, to disagree without benig disagreeable. The man is on fire.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

John M., San Diego, CA — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:38:14 GMT

Iowa caucusgoers concerned about electability should look at the poll averages (realclearpolitics.com) along with the recent polls Obama cites. In the averages, Obama does 4 points better vs. Giuilani than Clinton (who is only +2), 5 points better vs. McCain (Clinton: -5!!!), 6 points better vs. Huckabee, and 7 points better vs. Romney. I can't believe democrats would knowingly shoot ourselves in the foot so badly.

As for Edwards, Obama does ~2 points better vs. Giuliani and ~2 points worse against the other three - all within the margin of error. However, Edwards has accepted federal matching funds and his campaign would be unable to spend money countering republican attacks between Feb. 5 and the nominating convention in August. It would come down to the DNC and 527's to fight alone for those seven months with no coordination with the campaign. That is a very, very dangerous place to be in.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Dickie Flatts@yahoo.com — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:38:37 GMT

Any of the Democrats can cherry pick various head to head polling that shows them beating the Republicans. I have seen polls where Clinton did best. I have seen polls where Edwards does best.

The problem for OBama is you look at the head to head in various states it shows there are certain key swing states where he consistantly underperforms against all Republicans .... OH and PA come to mind. NJ isn't great from his either in the blue state side of things.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

MM, Denver, CO — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:40:55 GMT

Obama is absolutely right. This Republican supports him. No other candidate has such broad support. In sharp contrast, likely 50% of this country will show up just to vote against Hillary Clinton if she ends up in the general election. So advice to Democrats - be smart, pick a winner this time, not someone who has been sitting on your Democratic pantry shelves over the last 15 years gathering the mold of corruption and scandal.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Barbara Hutchinson — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:43:54 GMT

The only authentic candidate who speaks the truth. The time for calculating, shrill political animals has come and gone. Sorry Hillary. It is time for you to head back to the Senate.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

rick,ky — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:48:42 GMT

Democrats had better think & choose Wisely if we Sincerely want to win the Whitehouse.Just selecting a candidate to represent our side, will Not automatically give the Whitehouse to us. But, if we choose a candidate that already has a Negative of close to 50%, we will be playing catchup. I'm sure in your everyday lives, you would'nt choose any project knowing that the odds were already close to 50% against YOU.The Supreme Court is the Big prize & only the POTUS is the one who names them.Remember back in 2000, how important the Supreme court was? It effectively Cancelled all votes by a 5-4 margin. Choose Wisely DEmocrats!

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Mike< Iowa — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:49:36 GMT

The Obama campaign is showing a clear sign of panic! I still don't know how he's going to bring change. Obama is asking us all to trust him...he will bring change! but how can you trust a person without any record or solid experience on issues? I want to know the really answer to that, where is his platform, what really records he has on the big issues? He likes to criticizes everyone and always brings back "his track record." Track record on what for God sake! It really shows immaturity as a leader or he's just to clever of a politician trying to score big with the Presidency while avoiding the big answers, always avoiding confrontations and using his political godfathers to pushing him to the top quickly. Now, lately he's all over the place, crying out loud and attacking everyone. Does anyone know what happened to Obama's campaign of hope? Lately, all he's doing is whining and going negative complaining about the 527s groups. He himself has 527 groups already promoting his campaign in California, Nevada, etc. He's up for a big surprise in Iowa and elsewehre, the majority of people that now is paying attention to the candidates is not buying is celebrity campaign. Wasn't he mocking before Kennedy for being to old, the Clintons for being the 90s, Edwards for not having enough money to compete, etc.etc. Why he's panicking now? I sense a sign of desperation, it seems very clear that his campaign or he started getting really nervous when the people started focusing on the issues.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Mary — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 23:53:04 GMT

Wow, looks like Obama is really losing it! His ego is getting bigger and bigger, not only he is the messenger of change and holier than thu; but now he really thinks he is the most electable one. Go figures!
Now, lately he's all over the place, crying out loud and attacking everyone. Does anyone know what happened to Obama's campaign of hope? Lately, all he's doing is whining and going negative.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

S.K.M. Mass — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:10:14 GMT

Barack Obama entered this race and has done INCREDIBLE fundraising from so many people. A lot of small donations. He's got people believing, he's got broad appeal, and with the kind of support he can raise from everyday men and women he can maintain a war chest that'll be more than enough for him to take on the GOP. Let's not forget, control of the Senate is up for grabs. A lot more Republicans are up for reelection than Democrats, the DP is foolish if they don't spend a lot of money to win those Senate seats and gain an actual majority in the Senate.
Now's not the time for Edwards and 527's, or his use of taxpayer money to fund a campaign. Now's not the time for HRC's corporations or partianship. We need to be Americans again and reduce our bickering to a productive level.
Obama '08

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Tom, Newport Beach, CA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:12:32 GMT

Obama is right. I am a republican and have never voted for a democrat in the past. But I'm willing to vote for him if he is nominated by the democrats this time if Thompson does not get the nomination.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Edmonsky, Sacramento, CA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:13:20 GMT

I am always astounded why journalists like Aswini Anburajan and Mark Murray cannot report news like neutral journalists. Somebody has gone scouring every obscure quarters to unearch what must have been mischiveously thought to be Obama’s inconsistencies on death penalty, gun control, and healthcare in the 90’s. Obama has stated categorically that he did not see nor fill out the questionaire in question but was done by a member of his staff without his consent. Journalists that are worth their calling should investigate Obama’s voting records on these issues, his many opinion papers and interviews on these subjects to reconcile them with the content of the questionaire. Anybody who is independent minded would have known that Obama does not answer questions both in written and oral interviews in categorical “yes” and “no” but more elaborate and nuanced.

There is nothing wrong for a person to change his or her views on any subject. But the reason for doing so must carry commensurate, logical weight to warrant changing such views. People are concerned with those who change their views due to expediencies and calculations that depicts political opportunism.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Rita Morgan-Robinson Oregonia, Ohio 45054 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:15:43 GMT

I am a very liberal Democrat and have voted that way for 41 years. However, I will not vote for Hillary or Obama under no circumstances. Obama has no experience what company or state has he run. On a tough problem he avoids it. Yes , he was against the war but if he had to vote he would have voted present or not at all. Your past is an indication of your present. Tough votes he avoids such as the vote on Iranian army as terrorists. When he ran as senator he didn't run against anyone who had an standing. He has been pronounced a saint as some of his followers claim. Now, no one has said the thing that is the elephant in the room and he is black. If Ford from Tennessee could not become senator and the tactics they used against him. The same will be used in the elections. Hispanics at least in Ohio do not like Africans-Americans and are very perjudice. This country is prejudiced still. His name will be on the ballot and voting for a person to lead the country with a Muslim sounding name will make many people not vote for him. Ford was a very good representative but that prejudice showed up in his election. As for Hillary the negatives are too high. Bill will be a liability. His women, white water, health care fiasco, her billing records, the secretcy of his administration and so on. If the early states picks either one I will be forced to vote for a third party candidate or Republican depending on who they chose, Ohio will not be Democratic if either one is on the ticket. We have to stop choosing candidates who the Republicans want to run against. McCain would eat Barack up in a debate and expereience in foreign affairs do matter. He has not served in the military. What if we are attack again it will guarantee a Republican president. He would excel as a Superan Court Justice but he has lived a privilege life and does not know the hard life most of us endure. He can go across the aisle and get agreements. Why isn't he doing it now. Because he can't. No one gives up their power for the poor and middle class because Barack wants them too. This is an indications of being inexperience. It is laughable. As for Hillary the experience that she has came from her husband and what he allowed her to have.
How dare anyone compare Barack with Bobbie or Jack Kennedy. People have forgotten the problems they had when they were alive. Death made their memories better than the reality they were living. He is no Jack Kennedy. The parallels are not similiar. As far as his judgment. If Barack was so against the war why didn't you hear about it? It was because he knew that the climate of the period would not get him elected if he persued it. Hillary and Barack talks the talk however, they do not walk it

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

diane — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:22:44 GMT

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Stuart Hameroff, Tucson, Arizona — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:27:56 GMT

Obama is the smartest, most honest candidate. He is stong on domestic issues, was correct on Iraq and called long ago for action in Pakistan/Afghanistan to root out the Al Qaida stronghold. I like Edwards, Hillary and the other Dems, but Obama stands above them in my view.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Chris, Manchester, NH — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:30:06 GMT

Obama for President. When all the other candidates had the chance to do something what did they do? Now Obama is in this race because he wants to restore our credibility in the world(damaged by Washington), because he believes the country needs to be united to solve the Health Care that is broken now and even when Clinton was president. Hillary can't change the way politic works in Washington because the experience she is claiming to be a master of is the Washington experience.
Can the guy asking about Obama experience tell me what he has gained from Clinton experience (something real)? except her vote for the Iraq war, poll driven answers and not fight the special interests in Washington.
Our nation needs Obama, the man without Washington experience but with life experience and judgment to lead.
Obama 08'

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Rita Morgan-Robinson Oregonia, Ohio 45054 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:32:53 GMT

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Ava — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:34:56 GMT

Iowa Independent predicts that Obama will win the Iowa caucus.

http://iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=220655B2DD6B57BE03B1D2301074C524?diaryId=1732

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Fasteddie, Houma — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:35:00 GMT

Regardless if Senator Obama wins Iowa or not, I am proud of the way he is closing. Just the thought of this country moving in the right direction under his leadership, brings brief joy. When he becomes the next President of this country it will be a great day for all americans.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Rita Morgan-Robinson Oregonia, Ohio 45054 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:35:19 GMT

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Andrea, Plano, TX — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:35:54 GMT

Obama is correct. He is definitely the most electable of all of the Democrats. The latest Zogby poll showed him as the only Democrat who beat every single Republican candidate. And Obama is also right about Hillary's negatives. There have been polls showing that as many as 50% say they could NEVER vote for her under any circumstance! We Democrats really want to win this election. It would be sheer folly to nominate someone like Hillary who has such high negatives before the general election campaign has even begun. If you listen to Republicans like Pat Buchanan and Joe Scarborough, and GOP-leaning commentators like Craig Crawford, they are openly hoping that the Democrats nominate Hillary. And Edwards is not as electable as Obama, either. He couldn't even help Kerry win his own home state of North Carolina in 2004. Democrats, we have an inspirational, brilliant man who can take us to victory. Caucus and vote for Barack Obama!!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Sheila Bradley — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:40:49 GMT

America has asked for an honest, smart, and fair politician. I think we have that in Barack Obama. It is unrealistic to believe that Big Business is not going to be involved in policy making. Right now the problem seems to be they are doing what's best for their bottom line which most often is not good for the American people. We need a president who is willing to balance the needs of the American people with the needs of american businesses. You can't go from one extreme to the other as Edwards' rhetoric suggests he would do. Although I believe if elected he'd probably be more in line with what Obama is SAYING he would do. Hillary has disappointed me. I know she is as strong and smart as Barack but her win by any means necessary approach is too disturbing. America is a strong and hopeful country that is not living up to our potential. We need Barack Obama. I think he can bring statesmanship back to the White House, dust off the constitution and hang it for all to be proud of again, and inspire World Leaders to be partners with the United States in the War on Terror. But hey, that's just me.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Lance, SF — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:40:53 GMT

Panic? People are seeing Barack's aggressive stance in these final days of the Iowa campaign as "panic"? That a joke.... this man is running strong and straight and telling like it is, sticking to the facts. THAT is what the primary is all about... you have to draw distinctions and show where you best your opponents.

And his point about Senator Clinton entering a general election with approximately 50% of the country lined up solidly against her is absolutely valid and everyone who cannot fathom any of the current slate of Republican candidates being innaugurated next January, should give that some serious thought before your cast your primary or caucus vote.

The momement is now America... believe in this man. Listen to this man. Watch this man. He is real and his candidacy alone embodies CHANGE....

FIRED UP! GO IOWA GO!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

jonathan, Austin, TX — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:42:08 GMT

according to a cnn poll taken december 10, he loses to Mcain...sorry barak. No dice on this one.

Plus I doubt you could win in the key battle ground states like Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Iowa, Penn and all the others. You are to vulnerable on a lot of issues. And lets face it, race is still a huge issue in America. Dont believe it? Look what happened in Jenna. Ill vote for you in the general, hell Ill probably try to work for you. But you wont win, which will suck because we will have another 4 or 8 years of bush part duex.

Who can win in the south where the battle will be won? Edwards. Because he is the only democrat that has. He is the only dem who excites Texas Democrats and others around the country. We are only 5 seats away from taking back the Texas House. We NEED a southern Dem to take it all home.

Historically Southern Democrats have won in the past 50 years. In fact, of the past dems who have held the office only JFK was from the North East and he only won because of the south. The fights are not in New York or Illinois...but in places in the South or states with large southern influences (see ohio)

Give us Obama...we lose. Give us clinton...we lose and probably lose the senate and house. Give us Edwards and you will see the south rise and the dems will take back the country.

Now I am not saying, as some of you might infer, that he will sweep the south. Hardly, the south is still a republican strong hold. But he will help win key states and help us take some much needed seats in some key districts. (TX-10 is one that I live in)

So in terms of electablity...sorry a snoody harvard yard kid will never beat a plucky kid from north carolina, or any southern state for that matter.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Mmic, Williamsport, Pa — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:00:14 GMT

"Dickie Flatts@yahoo.com":
'The problem for OBama is you look at the head to head in various states it shows there are certain key swing states where he consistantly underperforms against all Republicans .... OH and PA come to mind.'

Mr Flatts,

As a middle-aged white man from the middle of no-where, Pa., let me tell you, Sen. Obama's support is wider and deeper than you might think, even before the electorate en masse, tunes into the debate. One of the dangerous things that the Il. senator had dared to do, is make sense. Things that make sense are an easy sell in pragmatically-minded America. And I dare say, most of the country is pragmatic. They've lost a certain enthusiasm and hope, but they are pragmatic. The conversion to faith in something that they can effect and a willingess to vote that faith, is not the long-haul that most pundits and pollsters think it is. If every-day Americans have the opportunity to participate in a movement that will ensure their viability in the nation, in the world, in the American Dream, they will stand up and fight for it. We can be smarter than this. We can be strong. We can be united. I think that Senators Obama, McCain, Biden and Dodd are all excellent candidates who bring a staggering array of talents to the table. I believe that Sen. Obama would be the best to bring them all together and direct our purpose as a nation.

We can no longer be told that the situation we have managed to get ourselves into in the world requires no particular action on our part other than going out and shopping, which fewer and fewer of us seem to be able to do. We must be willing to seize the initiative of realizing that we must sacrifice, we must be diligent, we must be efficient. But most of all, in order to accomplish any of this, we must be united, as Americans. Let's do what we can to put some aggressive ideas on the table, invite debate, and with government help, work to spread wealth unfettered by institutionalized greed.

Just my $.02,

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

JBH, Louisville, KY — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:04:50 GMT

I have read with a bit of amusement that certain people feel that "Barack Hussein Obama has been sent by the Almighty in answer to the prayers of the American people." Let me know when HE WALKS ON WATER and then, perhaps, I'll give some consideration to him getting my vote. Until then, I'll stick to sanity and reality and HILLARY CLINTON.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Scott, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:11:52 GMT

Right on Obama. He is the only electable one of the top three. People hate Hilary with a passion and it will energize the Republican base to beat a woman such as she. He is a much better candidate than any other running and it would be a Godsend for America if he were to be elected.

Picture this, the United States of America elects a half black man by the name of Barack Hussein Obama, our allies would double overnight and we could achieve the unachievable with this movement.

Man I am hyped at this possibilty for our future!!!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

RobK, Seattle, Wash — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:13:17 GMT

Only Obama can win the General Election.

Edwards has nothing to offer.

Clinton...she may get 28% of the vote. Independents will never vote for her.

All you racist bastards are just hiding behind the no-experience mantra. Face it, you do not want a half-black man to be Prez. Not to mention, most of you Hillary supporters are Republicans, salivating at the opportunity for your Repub candidate to run against her.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Scott — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:40:50 GMT

Obama totally lost here. He doesn't talk right, he doesn't anwser questions straight, it seems that something is also going wrong inside. I do know from some blogs, his supporters now are quiet, some changed minds.
If you can not even handle what is going on now, how can you deal with the unpredicted events down the road ? I hope by now he realized one thing: A speech guy is not good enough to take president job.

By the way, I noticed some posts here complain about first read's report. Wow, just think how Hillary went through with all the attacks on her. Obama never walks to the frontline. He was pushed to the frontline. Smooth all the way. Now voters finally have chance to realize that HE IS INEXPERINCED.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

nadeem, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:41:00 GMT

The experience card has never played well in the general election.

If you go back 50 years here how they stack up.

Bush 42 beats a more experienced Kerry
Bush 42 beats a more experienced Gore
Clinton beats a more experienced Dole
Clinton beats a more experienced Bush 41
Bush 41 beats a less experienced Dukakis
Reagan the less experienced candidate wins twice in a row
Carter beats a more experienced Ford
Nixon wins on experience over experience of Johnson
Kennedy beats a more experienced Nixon.

Time and time again the American public choose a candidate with personality over experience.

If this is any indication a vote for Hillary means trouble, a vote for Obama means a vote for a winner in the general.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

jstipich, perry, ohio — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:43:00 GMT

Hillary had her chance in the '90's. She failed at health care. John Edwards had his chance in 2004. He failed all of us. Go Obama '08 !!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Sarah, Vienna, VA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:47:43 GMT

diane, I saw the same CSPAN show that your husband did and the person said they think Obama could win as much as 40%!! I am a huge Obama supporter, and was thrilled to hear this! (though I know this was just one person's prediction!) Don't forget to watch Obama on Meet the Press tomorrow - he and Huckabee are the guests!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Cathy, Upstate NY — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:01:55 GMT

Obama is a little boy pretending to be a grown-up. He has NO foreign policy experience and now he's threatening that it's "now or never". Guess what??? It's never....Hilary For President!!!!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Karen, Muscatine,Iowa — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:05:17 GMT

I was in the front row to listen to Obama on Friday night in Muscatine, Iowa. Former Five Star Air Force General Tony McPeak was there. General McPeak is a man who has first hand dealt with Presidents as part of Joint Chief of Staffs, and his views on Obama's ability to lead best was voiced with intelligence. Could any of the Demoratic candidates lead "better" than Bush, of course but Obama is the BEST qualified to lead. In the past, I have given my business card to other campaigns & indicated I would like to talk to either the candidate or a representative further about housing issues. I work for HUD Low Income Housing. When I gave it to Obama I figured it would go unanswered like the others. I received a phone call a week later & the gentleman from his staff asked me more about what I do & my views. That impressed me. Then he went a step further, he asked me if I could send him a resume, & would I consider joining a group on policies for housing? Wow. Now I am really intrigued about this candidate & his staff. Then, I started my involvement with the policy group. Let me tell you, this group is from all over the US, & very impressive ideas but in proposals for Obama & staff to help them understand housing needs from the grass roots up. NOT from the officials from HUD down. If he is doing this for housing, I can guarantee he is doing it for numerous important issues. I was hooked. I then volunteered my home for out of state volunteers to come. I hosted a former diplomat - what a rush to be such a part of an organization that can inspire such diverse individuals to come together to work for something important.Let me explain what I heard on Friday night. I heard positive messages & not attacks. If someone asked me a direct question on about another candidate, I would answer it as honestly as I could. And that is exactly what he did when asked about electability. Why can't he weigh the pros and cons of what the other candidates brings to the table or not like everyone else, just because he is one of the candidates? It is difficult for me to understand that there is a problem with someone being confident, not holier than though and big ego? I would want someone as president who wanted to the job & felt confident to do the job. If Obama is willing to take the time to have someone from Iowa on a housing committee, to have some very smart dedicated staff, to win the approval of five star generals, & yes, Oprah,(which I personally believe she did a wonderful job at keeping the emphasis on Obama not herself during her speech, I witnessed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) then I can see this man finding the right staff to help him in his presidency. To close, as a volunteer, there was a group photo op on Friday. He had already been to many events for the day and it is after 10:00 pm but not only did he take the time but he was relaxed as he rested his arm on my shoulder as he stood behind me -not rigid - just confident & pleased with our support & time. This election is SO important not only for me as a babyboomer but my daughter a former cancer patient who is finishing college this spring. This is for her future, and your children's future. Personally, I like hope and believe we need a new type of change.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Jonesy, Pa — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:31:46 GMT

Thats a good point Rita (above) made about hispanics being less likely to vote for Obama. When people bring up his race and wonder if people will vote for a black for president, you automatically think of white people, but he may have a much greater problem with hispanic voters. Thats an issue nobody has discussed at all. That may explain why he lags Hillary in big states like Ohio and elsewhere.

I really think Obama is unelectable. For that reason and becuase he has no epxerience. People will figure they can vote for him next time. He has a very liberal record too, and he hasnt tried to moderate that during the primaries, like Hillary has. He would be a sitting duck for republicans in the general election.

Hillary isnt exactly a gereat candidate either. But she has the potential to get a unusually large turnout from women voters, and I think she will at least come close to winning if she doesnt win outright. Bill Buckley agrees. Last night on Charlie Rose he predicted Hillary would be the next president. Conservatives dont like her, but they respect her intelligence and common sense, thats why they think she can win.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

SF — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:43:17 GMT

Edwards is the only candidate the Republicans are afraid of.. wonder why that is? Maybe he's the only candidate who's walking the talk... the only candidate with the courage to create the change America needs the most.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Kevin Landover, MD — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:51:05 GMT

1. Obama polls as the ONLY Candidate that beats ALL Republicans in a General Election match up.

2. Edwards has NO money to compete in the primary even if he won Iowa.

3. Hillary is hated by half the Country at the start of a General Election contest. She will motivate and bring out EVERY Republican, Independent and Democrat that already despise her. To vote against her and she WILL lose the General Election to a Republican.

If this were football we would pick the BEST Quarterback to WIN the SEASON & SUPERBOWL and match up data supports that he can BEAT ALL the opponents.

We would not pick a quarterback based on he has a family member who once played for the team or that he could win us just ONE game.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Andrea, Pensacola FL — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:03:34 GMT

The bottom line is Obama has the best ground game, raised the most money and gets more people at his events -- put that all together and that says he has the most support.

No matter what any one any where says -- we are are playing a waiting game until the first votes are counted.

But if I was placing a bet -- I'd bet on a win for Obama in Iowa!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

PulSamsara — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:06:35 GMT

America is a Democracy - We are not a Monarchy.
Wiser folks than us - saw to it long ago, that we be fortunate enough to realize this life blessing.
Nepotism may be fine for the old-corner-store but it will only serve to fail us again -as it has, most resoundingly, for the entirety of this millennium.

Voting for the worst policy decision in our life times does not make one 'experienced'. It -IS- high time America elected a woman as commander-in-chief. When a self made woman of conviction and talent stands up and demonstrates the character that can stand as an example for us all - we should stand behind her - with conviction and fortitude. Hillary Clinton is not that woman. She is the spouse of a former and popular President. In a nation, 300 million strong, are we to believe that the person most suited to be the President just happens to be related to the last President ?!
Are we really to believe this is the case ?
Will we make this mistake, again ?

Barack Obama has the strength and certitude to take America in a new and positive direction - a direction that our evolving nation - being formed all around us all as we pass through our daily lives - very much is in need of. There really is an immediacy of the 'now' that we all share. We truly must begin to think big again and to face the immense challenges before us in brave and selfless ways again - like those people in the old faded photographs on our walls did - for us. It really is time to wake up again America. The time is, most certainly, now.

Barack Obama for President of the United States of America.

It's time for America to Rise and Shine again.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

KLA, Indianapolis IN — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:14:12 GMT

I hear a lot of talk about Obama's lack of 'experience'. I'd like to hear some talk of the records of those candidates with 'experience'. How have they helped you as an American in terms of domestic issues that you deal with? How has the foreign policy 'experience' helped with American foreign policy and the standing of the USA in the eyes of the rest of the world? Jumping on bandwagons is easy but thinking beyond the bandwagons is essential!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

justwaitandsee — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:15:44 GMT

Seriously, are you truly an American...? You would rather sacrifice the Soul of this Country just to spread your ridiculous hatred of Senator Obam. You would rather see this country destroyed not because you don't believe in the things that Senator Barack Obama is saying but because it is Senator Barack Obama who is saying it.

They are many Rich Politician who want to scare you with WAR.... They want you to be preoccupy because they want you to make same mistake a 3rd time....And if you do, mark my words, you think you are struggling now, it will become far worst than anything you can ever imagine.

Look at your politician.... Have you ever wondered how much they are worth financially.... I believe Senator Obama is probably the poorest of the group. He had every opportunity to make millions but it was his choice to stay and fight for the middle class and the poor.

And let me tell you if you elect Senator Clinton.... She will not look out for you she will only it make it worst for you.... She will take this Country deeper into a hole And then turn around and blame it on George Bush Administration's past mistakes....She voted for the war but blamed George Bush for it's failures... when his failures could not exist without her support.

And then soon you will one day come face to face with your deepest fear, the true meaning of poverty.... It will not just touch one of us it will touch all of us....And then your chance is lost.....Senator Obama will be only that, Senator Obama...You won't have the opportunity for 4 more years to repair the mistake you've made. We are at war but it's not with the world.....It is the Middle Class and the Poor against the Richest of the Rich. So I say, Republicans, Democrats and Independent who fits in the category of the less fortunate, make a choice, and think very hard at the choices you make because once you make it can not be undone...

Subtract yourselves from the propaganda....And ask the questions

How does your savings account look (many saving accounts no longer exists because many are living pay check to pay check)
Has the amount you pay for in gas taken away the type of food you buy (many are getting real familiar with TOP RAMEN)
How about the cost of housing (Now I don't own a home but come this January my rent will be rising to the cost of what a mortgage would be)
How about your health Insurance.... Well my employer just eliminated vision from our Healthcare Plan..... But they did give us the choice of purchasing it separately......Along with eliminating our vision they also increased the amount of premium we must pay for health care to and extra $50.00 making my monthly cost in Health Insurance balloon to $350 a month....
How about the price of Groceries (Well That has me struggling also)
Will you have money to send your children to college?
And with every cost of living on the rise the one thing that is excluded is how much we are bringing home from work. What we make to survive on is at stand still, while everything we need to survice it rising at impossible prices to pay for.
And I pretty sure that they are many many more questions that could be added on to this list
(The Richest of the Rich will have no problem answering any of the questions I have listed above with the highest of dignity.... Why many Americans are left to suffer)
So, Once again I say to subtract yourselves from the propaganda.....And ask the true hard to come to terms with questions......

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Edmonsky, Sacramento, CA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:18:44 GMT

It is very difficult for some people to understand how tough a candidate Senator Obama is. In 5-days, Hilary is going to understand. James Carville has been operating from the background and l read somewhere that he will be moving down to Iowa. This is battle royal.

It is amazing that some people think that Obama is complaining about 527’s out of desperation. No, that is Obama’s style to turn an opponents advantage into liability. Senator Obama has perfected political strategy of jujutsu. Senator Obama is using 527’s to define Edward as a hypocrite that is two faced and Hilary beholden with decadence in Washington.

Any intuitive observer who has followed this Iowa campaign closely would instantly realized that Obama is going to win. From beginning Senator Obama knew what to do and how to get to the end point and started to build ground game that is extensive with depth from Spring through Summer and Fall. Most people believed that Obama would go the way of Howard Dean and that investing in young people would be a mistake. All the pollings to date do not represent the reality on the ground. Nobody is polling Independents or Republicans or highschol seniors who are going to caucus for Obama on Jan. 3. That represents the coefficient of security for Obama in this Iowa caucus.

Rita Morgan-Robinson has concluded that Ford lost senatorial election in Tennessee due to racial prejudice. I beg to disagree. Ford lost to Corker with less than 3% points and that goes to show that race was not a factor. Ford lost because of missteps that were avoidable and it was exploited by his opponent. Ford claimed that Corker’s campaign were making derogatory statements against his family and crashed into Corker’s press conference and protrays himself as immature and impulsive. His opponent exploited that misstep of immaturity and tied it into Ford being irresponsible bachelor who is more interested in partying and womanizing. It was equivalent to what Lazio did by invading Hilary Clinton’s space during New York senatorial debate and Hilary exploited it by playing victim of sexism. An aside, Hilary tried to play the same game after she botched the Philadelphia debate claiming that boys were ganging on her but public disagreed that the issue was not sexism but character flaws of double-speak.

Race is not going to be a hinderance for Obama in this campaign but a huge advantage. Senator Obama transcends race and never a hostage to racial politics. Obama is brilliant, humble, likeable and exudes graceful behavior laced with congenial temperament. Obama is a very tough candidate to beat and time will tell.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Paul, Leesburg, Virginia — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:20:24 GMT

I am a life long Republican, but given the state of our nation, the environment, and our detiorating reputation around the globe brought on by this past administration, I'm seriously considering moving my support to the Democratic side.

Based on what I know to be true about the three democratic front runners (Obama, Clinton, and Edwards) Obama seems the most electable. I understand the arguement about inexperience but history has proven that inexperienced candidates can and do win very frequently. Outside of the hypocritical 527 issues with Edwards, and the constant politicing of Clinton who's changed her stance on a number of issues many times in the past several months, Obama seems to be the only candidate that picked a platform to run on and has stuck to it. I am willing to look past the 'present' and 'absentee' no-votes on some issues (even major ones) simply because there is clear evidence in most cases that 'present' votes in Illnois are not abnormal when a particular piece of legislation contains articles that are unacceptable however, as a whole, the legislation is sound. In a presidential situation, those 'present' votes become line item vetoes. With respect to the 'absentee' non-votes on some issues in the Senate, I think Obama has stepped up and stated his position clearly on those issues and has not waivered from those positions, even when under great pressure to do so.

Obama also seems to be the candidate with the subjective 'likability' factor that is severely lacking in the Clinton and Edwards camp.

I'm certain that this post could be much longer if I took the time to cover the principles of my own personal decision in much greater detail, but from one life long, upper class Republican (annual income greater than 250K per year), if Obama gets the democratic nomination he will most likely have my support in the 2008 election.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Simon, IA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:31:09 GMT

Obama is coming on strong.
My husband was watching cspan today and someone they interviewed in Iowa alluded to an Obama win. The guy said he thinks he will win by a large margin.
Also, a look at his web site and you will see they totally revamped the whole site. 5 days before the caucus.
I'm a supporter but, I personally feel nervous and will keep feeling that way until after Iowa. However,
They know something in the Obama camp
diane (Sent Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:22 PM)

Calm down. Dont stress. Obama wont make it, you know it and I know it. On electoral votes state by state, he can not carry Democrats.

Most of the Obama online suporters in here are Republicans like Mike M Denver, Sierra aka BigOldtexan, Bee, etc.

Get behind Hillary and make the country strong again.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

OhioMom — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:32:35 GMT

Obama is cherry-picking poll results (a single poll, actually, from Zogby). RealClearPolitics.com lists all the polls from the past six months, and John Edwards is the only Democrat who consistently beats every Republican. He even beats McCain (the toughest in head-to-head match-ups) by an average of 3.7%. (The latest Fox News poll has Obama losing to McCain by 4%; they average out in a tie.) In 2004 an aide to Karl Rove admitted to Newsweek that John Edwards was the one Democrat they weren't sure Bush could beat, and a few weeks ago a Republican strategist told MSNBC that his party would be "happy with either Obama or Clinton" because they were beatable. "Edwards is the one who scares me," said John Feeheny. "He's a southern democrat, and they're the ones who win."

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

laurie, st. paul — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:51:22 GMT

Obama is not only the candidate with the best judgement and most integrity, he is also the most electable. Nearly every attack by Clinton and Edwards has been deflected and often backfired on the person making it. If there were skeletons they would have been found and used by now. Attacks against his race or religion will not be effective. Obama is the best candidate to win the election and to govern for the next 8 years. His inclusive rhetoric is exactly what's needed to create a governing majority.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

OhioMom — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:03:06 GMT

John Edwards has "different positions" than he did four years ago? This from the neo-populist who's been stealing Edwards' lines about the Maytag plant?

Politifact.com (similar to FactCheck.org, for those who like truth with your politics) gave a FALSE rating to Obama's claim that Edwards' populism is newfound. Here's a sample: "News reports from his 1998 race show Edwards was described as a populist early on, running as 'the people’s senator' and saying he would help fight powerful interests like the insurance lobby ... We give Obama a False ruling on his remark that Edwards came to populism recently ... Edwards has consistently raised issues of economic inequality his entire political career."

Funny how Obama doesn't mention his own votes in favor of free trade, nor Edwards' opposition to NAFTA, CAFTA, etc. (The China Favored Nation status is different; it contains regulations the Bush administration hasn't enforced.) Obama also doesn't mention Edwards' Senate work on a patients' right bill and campaign finance reform, and he may not understand that "the" bankruptcy bill Edwards voted for wasn't the harsh law the Republicans passed a couple of years ago, after Edwards had left office. He doesn't mention Edwards' Center for Poverty Research, or his College for Everyone program (which provides scholarships for students in a rural county of North Carolina, and which he wants to take nationally). Then there's all that pesky lobby and PAC money Edwards has never taken. Not one dime.

If Johnny weren't a gentleman, maybe he'd point out the FEC figures released October 29, 2007 ... Guess which two senators received the most money from HMO lobbyists during the 2007-08 election cycle? 1) Hillary Clinton and 2) Barack Obama.
http://www.opensecrets.org/industries/summary.asp?Ind=H03&recipdetail=M&sortorder=U&Cycle=2008

True healthcare reform? Only with Edwards.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Kathy, Salt Lake City, UT — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:06:24 GMT

I admit I am confused about whether to vote for Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. Obama has great style and is a gentle man, and tough when he absolutely needs to be. He lacks experience, but he is not a woman. (I am a woman and I believe women in this country are less believable by our voters than men.) Any mistake Hillary made or makes will be overblown and accepted as, well, she's not as good because she is a woman---("Yeah, what did you expect!??" when a mistake is made. The respect is not the same.) Men are forgiven quickly and business goes on. I like Hillary, but I don't think America is ready to vote a woman into office. I like Obama and like his heart and style, it may be enough to win over the other nations of whom we need support desperately and a little redemption. Hillary, though, has a vast amount of experience and support from Bill, who was exceptional!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Mary Blu — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:17:40 GMT

7 out of 10 of my republican friends said they would vote for Obama. Need I say more?

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Opa2 — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:18:43 GMT

The guy is nuts! Other than Kuchini he is the least electable of the bunch with Hillary a close second. Most electable? Joe Biden!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

zac, Salt Lake City, UT — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:28:33 GMT

I was a republican, now I am an independent, just because I cannot handle politics anymore. But I will vote for Obama come the day, just cause I do not want Hilary to win the nomination

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

voter Mesa, Az — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:37:09 GMT

Obama hopes he will win because his wife won't let him run again. Right this is who I want for President!I guess she will tell him how to do his job too. They are both the 2 most arrogant people I have ever seen.The speech the 2 of them gave was like a threat to vote for him now or never. Get real. I vote never.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Lilly, Lansing, MI — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:40:55 GMT

All are just WORDS. Yes, they are very appealing, but they are just words. Too much unknown there and it is too risk to give someone our heart based on just the words. Cool down and think. This is the country's future we are talking about. He may be a great leader, but he needs to show his capacity by his actions, but not just his attractive words. Lilly, MI.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

ahmed — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:04:28 GMT

Let's set a few things straight. Most Dems think that all of the Dems and leaning Independents will automatically vote for the nominee regardless. Nothing could be further from the truth. As many people won't vote for Obama as won't vote for Hillary. And let's not forget that this guy has yet to take a punch...period. Hillary jabbed him one time at one of the debates and he was off for 3 days.

But the worst thing about Obama is he is running the most cynical campaign ever. All of the hopeful rhetoric and messianic poses in the advertising is now giving way to the girlish sniping from Mr. "New Kind of Politics." He doesn't help anyone down the ticket....something he shrugs off while talking about his new kind of politics.

If he wins, in a squeaker with no coattails, he will give th Republicans more of what they want than Pelosi and Reid have. But he will still be the first Black President...which is the goal for him. What he does after he's sworn in doesn't matter much to him.

Support a guy who wants to accomplish something other than getting elected like BHO and HRC. Dodd isn't moving, and Biden is a plagiarist, so Edwards is the guy.

I won't support Obama or anyone who supports him.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Don, SF — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:07:21 GMT

The Republicans want Obama as the nominee because they are just waiting to exploit his race, his Muslim father, and his juvenile record. Don't think they won't.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:43:21 GMT

Republicans will do to Obama what they did to Harold Ford.

It doesn't matter Obama is losing Iowa. More so by the day.

3 ads in 2 days? That spells trouble for Obama with a capital 'T'.

They are either message testing via phone, or focus group testing and not getting responses they like.

They are in a tailspin, they rush a new ad up only to find it isn't pushing the right buttons and they try again.

Obama has to feel like he is running in his barefeet in sand, as Edwards and Clinton sprint away from him in their Nikes on hard pavement.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Natekng, Los Angeles,Ca — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:10:11 GMT

A vote for Obama is a wasted vote. He can out-do MTV with all the Hollywood hype & spin on his website, and try to make himself out to be the next JFK, but in reality, he doesn’t have the gravitas, or the power to lead the world’s only super power. Besides, a guy name Barack Hussein Osama has as much chance of becoming President of the United States, as a guy name Hitler would ever have becoming the leader of Austria or Germany. It's never going to happen in a nation of sound-bites, so don't waste your votes.

One day, a more qualified, truly African-American brother will become president, but it’s never going to be Barack … because he is white at the core.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Kathy — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:10:36 GMT

It's true that Obama comes out better in the polls against any Republican candidate. I can't figure out why Hillary is claiming she is more electable when he clearly does better in the polls. She just thinks she is owed the presidency for some reason. Maybe for putting up with Bill as a husband all those years. I don't want another stupid president like Bush and I don't want another soap opera like the Clinton administration. I have confidence that Obama’s intelligence and judgment will prove him to be the best choice for president.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

SDM,Florida — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:21:15 GMT

Obama is right in what he's saying. I am an independant who supports him, but I know a lot of Republicans who like him also and see him as the best choice. The people I know and myself will never vote for Clinton. How she even gets the amount of support she has is beyond me. She claims experience, ok then Laura Bush is qualified to be president. Being in the senate and being wrong on important votes shouldn't give anayone the confidence she'll get it right in the future. Edwards did nothing in the senate to fight corporations or lobbyists, so why should anyone think he'll do it in the future?

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

ivys — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:21:49 GMT

My brotherS and sisters , Obama is the guy to look for. And I can bet that he will be the nominee for the democratic party

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Katharine T. — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:47:21 GMT

Edwards supporters complain that he doesn't get enough media attention but to the extent he does get attention, he'll go down in the polls. Whats the percentage of the public that knows he just built a 28,000 sq. ft. house? Probably not 10%. That kind of stuff is poison.

40% will get out and vote just to stop Clinton so she only has 60% of the electorate to campaign to and the Republican candidate only needs to carve out less than a fifth of that; if he gets a quarter of it, its a landslide Republican win. God willing, they'll get out in the primaries to stop her and end the suspense.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Goliath T., Joice, Iowa — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:47:26 GMT

I'm a democrat--and proud of it. I will vote for the democratic nominee in November. All of the candidates are well-reasoned, well-intentioned individuals--each with strengths and weaknesses.
That being said--the world stage is a few breaths away from imploding, and I listen to what each candidate is saying and I've got to tell ya---Senator Clinton has presented herself in a manner that I believe is most in-touch with the larger implications and global positioning. Cup of tea or not, the lady was prescient in her concerns regarding Pakistan. And as much as I abhor the war, I agree that though her decision to support the war was "ill-advised" she is right to never apoloize. Courage means never having to say your sorry! She is the one I will caucus for. HRC is the toughest, most prepared of the lot!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Steve — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:54:15 GMT

Whatever ... We the people vote for JOHN EDWARDS.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

KWH, CA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:23:40 GMT

Wake up you Obama loving sychophants, he can never be elected president of the United States. He does not represent the common man. He went to a posh high school in Hawaii and Harvard. His history prior to this election has shown him to be a corporate lackey and supported by his Harvard elitist friends. He does not represent the common man. If he did, he would have received more endorsements from Unions. He crys about the 527s because they are funded by Union dollars. His attacks against 527s are an attack against the working men and women in the unions themselves. You Obama lovers look at him and think becuase he is black he had a tough life. Wake up! Did he work through high school and college in a mill town? No-- he was using dope on the beaches of Hawaii and living the high life at Harvard. He does not represent the common man. The only one who represents the common man is John Edwards. Obama is a darling of corporate America and Harvard elitists.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Joe, San Francisco, Cali — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:15:27 GMT

Obama isn't afraid to cite the statistics we care about, and he isn't lying. As much as Edwards and Clinton supporters hate it, Obama is the most electable Democrat. He has the support, he has the record, it's time to stand up. Let's not watch Huckabee, Romney, or Giuliani take the White House again. Let's vote for a candidate who will win the general election.

Obama '08

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Blondshag — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:09:31 GMT

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Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Jim Eugene, Oregon — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:09:10 GMT

I am an independent that has always voted Democrat.I have followed this campain very very closely , and i do know one thing for sure...........I would cross party lines to vote against Hillary Clinton.The more i have seen of her , the less i trust her , and the less i like her,i see her as a very Dishonest person that doesn't know how to give a simple straight answer to ANYTHING.

Obama is without a doubt the best option for the Democrats , and i really think he is the only one that has a very good chance of winning the White House.

Edwards just doesn't have what it takes to go all the way , and we already know that to be true from the last time. But i would vote for Edwards if he was to be the nominee.

If Hillary Clinton does get the nomination this country will have a record voter turn out to keep her out of the White House , and there will be countless people crossing party lines to stop her.

I have never voted Republican in my life , but i surely will this time if Clinton wins the nomination.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Feduo — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:45:04 GMT

Are we talking of Obama who proudly refers to his grandmother living in a hut in Kenya while promoting family values and fighting poverty.Is this the arrogant self serving politician that thinks he will get a piece of the Republican vote? Peddle your snake oil to the Democrats they tend to believe in the tooth fairy and such things as your and Clinton silliness.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Andrew Lietzow, Des Moines IA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:52:56 GMT

We've been at this winnowing process for nearly a year and we still have people thinking Hillary has more experience to run the Executive Branch than the other candidates, supposedly because she's spent more time in the White House? She's had a couple extra years as a Senator; doing what? What major legislative work has she authored, in seven years.

Many of we Dems would love to see a woman President, that's not the issue. What is at issue is that two years after her husband won the Presidency, we lost control of Congress, and we didn't get it back for 12 years. Then, about 6.5 years into the 8, he loses all common sense and the Republicans have a hay day, dragging we Dems through the muck. They catch Bill in a lie, drag him through an impeachment process where he narrowly escapes (by a mere 5 votes in the Senate), or he would have been run out of town on a rail. Now Hillary claims some kind of superior experience because she was his wife during THIS time? That she even stayed his wife shows begs the question of why, but that's not even the point -- the point is she saying that these 8 years of helping to plan dinners, pick the color of the drapes, and work for two years on a health care initiative that failed gives her "Presidential experience" is like my wife saying she knows how to sell Real Estate because we've been married for 8 years, or me manage associations. That is outright goofy! Of all 5 Dem candidates, she is the LEAST likely to win the general election!

Dems -- if you loved that impeachment process, remember that the Repubs would like to finish it -- on Hillary. She energizes their base. If she wins the nomination, kiss the Oval Office good-bye for four more years. To think otherwise is to remain, in a word, ignorant of the facts. Kind of a Bush-light. Obama & Edwards points, and they are right.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Rose, Washington, DC — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:37:34 GMT

Talk is cheap. Show me the money. What has Obama done? I can not believe that we Democrats would throw our support on a wish and a prayer - or HOPE! I'm listening. Convince me. I think Republicans would love to see Obama as the Democratic candidate. They will mop the floor with him during the election campaign. Why? Because Republicans are organized and they support their own. Democrats are too wishy-washy. If we don't like the choices, we just stay homw on election day. We will give the Republicans exactly what they want. As soon as the going gets tough, we turn tail and run. I'm sorry. I'm not wasting my vote on someone who spent his only year in the senate running for president. What record? He has none.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

TS — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:19:20 GMT

Barrack Obama will be electable if he can serve the Senate he was elected to do at least for one term and establish a record of achievement. His considered to have honesty and integrity because he can talk well and portray others as worse than him? To some of us he comes across as phony given his too many 'present' votes, skipping the vote on Iran and being silent about it until he was sure how the wind was blowing (after all he had sponsored similar legislation himself) and just not doing his Senate duties fully(missing many of his Veteran sub committee votes). If you want to assure another 4 years of Republican rule in the foot steps of George W vote for Mr Obama in this primary!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

TS, Howell, NJ — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:19:51 GMT

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Andrew, New York — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:52:23 GMT

Perhaps (and hopefully) I'm just being overly cynical, but I believe if Obama ends up the nominee, he'd better hope things are going well overseas in November '08, as otherwise, the GOP nominee can easily play the fear, or better yet, "this guy has no foreign policy experience" card. Unlike Hillary, who has put herself in such centrist, cautious position that she can veer pro-war/anti-war as she wishes; politics as usual, but ultimately, it's pitch-perfect thinking for the generals.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Jim, Woodridge, Illinois — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:54:35 GMT

Here is why he should be President: He brings people together. You will not get legislation passed by the U.S. Congress when half the country cannot stand you. That is Hillary's greatest problem. We need a leader who can reconcile people's differences to address substantive problems. I'm proudly voting for an African American candidate who bridges the racial divide. May the citizens of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and the rest of the nation join me.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

AC, Boston MA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:58:59 GMT

To the poster who keeps saying Obama did not vote or he voted 'present' I ask you, is a president required to vote on anything? No, he VETOS!!! At this ponit Obama is making a case for his electability at the general election not for democratic nomination.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Charlotte, Kentucky — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:06:24 GMT

To Rita Morgan,
The question you should ask yourself at this point is what do you think of him as a person? Does he appeal to non-democrats as well? That is what you should be thinking as a democrat going in to vote. You agree that he was against the war yet you cite that he would have voted for it if he were in the Senate at the time? What do you really want as a democrat?
I thought democrats were 'against' the war or is that just a meaningless posturing? Is that why your colleagues in the Senate and House keep giving Bush what he wants to continue this war? What are your personal convictions of any issue? The republicans are winning o the issue of the war why? CONVICTIONS!!
What about you, o democrat?

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

AC, Boston MA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:08:08 GMT

Rita Morgan,
You did not hear about it because he was an unknown at the time when the war was a popular choice.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Celticfire, Erin, WI — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:09:15 GMT

As a lifelong dem and sometime student of history I find many of the above remarks to be surprising at least. Having worked for two very progressive U.S. Senators I certainly recognize the double talk we get from Sen. Clinton and her entire campaign. Let's look one more time at her experience:

Arkansas: disconcerting years in the practice of law
First Lady to Govenor Bill Clinton

Washington DC: First Lady to President Bill Clinton
Portfolio: Universal Health Care (the next time she talks about the scars she has to show for her efforts in this regard...someone needs to remind her that the Nation is still suffering from scars she inflicted on all of us and the damage she inflicted on this important cause -- Hillary set this cause back 14 to 15 years at the very least. Is this truly the kind of experience we are looking for in our next President?

I have said it before and I'll say it again: If you are looking to send a steak back to the White House kitchen...then talk to Hillary! Or if you need to better understand the protocals of serving tea to visiting foreign heads of state or decorate the White House for Christmas...then Hillary is your girl!

This nation is desperately in need of inspiring leadership and vision; this nation is aching for leadership which will bring the parties back to the table to work collectively to advance the interests of this nation and the world; this nation stands in need of a president who will truly lead us into this yet new century with dignity and grace. We need Barack Obama!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Akilah, Seattle, WA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:10:59 GMT

I had the opportunity to hear Senator Obama in Seattle on December 11. I've been to a number of political events in my time, but at the Generation Obama concert, his speech was electrifying. When he said that when he was President, the first thing that he would do is go to the United Nations and say, "America's Back", that was the first time in a Long time that I was proud to be an American.

The differences between Obama, Clinton and Edwards on policy are not materially significant in comparision to the general divide between the parties on policy; however, what Obama brings to the table is an ability to inspire everyone -- Democrat, Republican and Independent -- to come together and solve the big issues our country faces at the beginning of this 21st century.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Adam , Pittsburgh, PA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:21:37 GMT

Rita,

Don't believe the Clinton message on Obama.

As a member of the minority party of the Senate for six of his eight years, Obama accomplished the following:

* He expanded healthcare to include 154,000 people in Illinois (including 70,000 children which was an additional 20,000 over the previous plan)
* Legislation mandating videotaping of homicide interrogations
* A law to monitor racial profiling by requiring police to record the race of drivers they stopped
* A welfare reform law
* An earned-income-tax-credit law for working-poor families
* Death penalty reform that passed unanimously
* Worked with both Democrats and Republicans in drafting successful legislation on ethics and health care reform
* Promoted increased subsidies for child care
* During his last two years in the majority, he sponsored 780 bills, 280 of which became law

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While in the US Senate Obama has worked on the following legislation:

* Lugar-Obama, a bill that expands the Nunn-Lugar cooperative threat reduction concept to conventional weapons, including shoulder-fired missiles and anti-personnel mines
* "Coburn-Obama Transparency Act" provides for a web site, managed by the Office of Management and Budget, listing all organizations receiving Federal funds from 2007 onward, and providing breakdowns by the agency allocating the funds, the dollar amount given, and the purpose of the grant or contract
* "Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act," which had his name on it as the first sponsor
* “Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007” with Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) in strengthening restrictions on travel in corporate jets to Senators
* An amendment to the “2008 Defense Authorization Act” with Kit Bond (R-MO) adding safeguards for personality disorder military discharges, and calling for a review by the Government Accounting Office following reports that the procedure had been used inappropriately to reduce government costs
* "Iran Sanctions Enabling Act" supporting divestment of state pension funds from Iran's oil and gas industry,
* Legislation to prevent nuclear terrorism with Chuck Hagel (R-NE)
* Senate amendment to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to provide one year of job protection for family members caring for soldiers with combat-related injuries
* Reintroduced the “Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act” helping veterans transition from the DOD health system to the VA system by extending the window in which new veterans can get mental health care from two years to five years.
* Authored “Sheltering All Veterans Everywhere Act (SAVE Act)” to strengthen and expand federal homeless veteran programs that serve over 100,000 homeless veterans annually
* Led the fight on "Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act", which has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate Judiciary Committee, will enable investigations into deceptive and fraudulent practices

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Adam , Pittsburgh, PA — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:31:11 GMT

Fellow Democrats,

Pragmatics:

1) Hillary has a consistent 50% negative rating

2) A negative rating is an indicator of of two things: how well you are known and how much people like you. Once set, negative ratings are very very hard to change.

3) Many, many polls show string dislike for Hillary among persons of every party

Please don't throw your vote away to nostalgia.

Pragmatics, pragmatics, pragmatics.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Rufus Gibbons, DC — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:04:38 GMT

Tom Newport Beach I have heard the expression "Damned by faint praise" all my life your post for Obama is a good example he is good but not as good as Fred Thompson.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Tony Wickenburg, AZ — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:38:02 GMT

I just watched Barack on Meet the Press this Morning , and the Message was " New , Fresh " , and I really liked the part where he said he would Run the Lobbyists and Special Interest Groups out the Door on a Rail , and Get the Policy of Whats Good for the Majority back in the Business of the American People , so for Me thats better than hearing Hillary Clinton say she was all For talking Lobbyist Money , and didn't see a problem there . Thats means More of the Same Double Standard In Washington , The same old Cave-in methods , thats the Experience the Clintons are talking about , and by the way did they get the " S " on the Clintons new stationary thats says , " Presidents Clintons " this time , because I heard on Meet the Press this Morning Bill Clinton talking on the Charlie Rose show , and it sounded like he was Touting his and Hillarys presidency experience back in the 1990s as better than a roll of the dies on Barack , and I was wondering if we are going to be getting that " Double Standard Stationary " again if the Presidences Clintons get back in again ????
America needs a New Direction in Washington , not the same Lobbyists in bed with the same Politicians over and Over , if the American Dream has a chance to survive. how many were living the dream back in 1999 and 2000 ???? as the Dot Com Bubble went down , but did it effect any of those who are running for President today ????? I wonder if the Special Interest and Lobbyist Groups lost their livings during that time , that basically was a Booking Cooking going on that lasted just long enough for the Presidences Clintons to get out of Washington before the market collapsed in 2001

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

BarackObamaWillWinIowa! — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:09:47 GMT

Rita Morgan-Robinson Oregonia, Ohio 45054

You posted that three times. Do you think if you click your heels, your OPINION becomes fact?

Geeez

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

john smith dallas tx — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:18:20 GMT

Obama is the candidate that can bring true change, he is honest and fresh it is time for a new direction. Hillary is too calculating, being a former first lady doesnt make more qualified just as being the wife of a doctor doesnt make you a doctor

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Frank Gill, Portland,OR — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:29:07 GMT

Somehow I'm reminded of the 1960 campain for the Dems nomination for president. The candidates were
Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey, Lyndon Johnson,
Ross Barnett, Pat Brown, Wayne Morse, Stuart Symington and John Kenedy; to mention a few. As I
remember it was the guy with the least experience and the most vision that won. Support Obama!

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Jonathan, Austin, TX — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:50:57 GMT

where are these polls that show Obama the only one beating all the republicans.

Cnn did a poll that showed him in statistical ties with almost all of them and a dead heat with Mcain.

Sorry yall, Edwards is it. Face facts and dont believe the hype

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Louis Nardozi, Chesapeake VA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:39:56 GMT

The dollar slid across the board on Friday as data showing a 9 percent decline in sales of new U.S. homes last month heightened concern about the economy, putting the greenback on track for its worst week in more than a year.
The housing report, which was weaker than economists had expected, also bolstered the case for more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2008. Earlier this week, the S&P/Case-Shiller index showed a record decline in U.S. home prices in October.

This is what's happening to YOUR house. All the 'money' and 'equity' you though you had saved - eliminated! The equtiy through falling house prices - and the money because we are DEBASING OUR CURRENCY. That low fed rate you're reading about gets created by printing money and lending it to people. With more money, the money YOU have is worth LESS. So your money is worth less and your property is worth less - where can you turn to keep ahead of inflation? I think you BETTER turn to Dr. Paul. He's the ONLY one running that has a HOPE of being able to deal with this.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Shais, Curacao,Netherlands Antilles — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:31:19 GMT

Given the present state of the United States, the "Inconvenienth Truth" of our global environment ('the Global Warming problem')and detiorating reputation Worldwide of the American Adminstration, is voting for Obama the best choice that posible can be. The argument about his inexperience is not valid. Obama has more experience now, than when Bill Clinton was ellected in 1992.

Question 1: Will be a difference between a Bill and a Hillary Clinton's administration? I think none. In those days Hillary has always been the 'back-office' of Bill's administration. She has always been the invisable director behind the skirts, besides the moments of Bill's 'inappropriated relationship' with 'Monica Lewinsky'in office. This became know as the 'Lewinksy Scandal'.

Question 2: Does Hillary gone save Washington of Scandals? I don't think so. Should I named the complete row of scandals, for example 'White Water'? I don't think so. Voting for Hillary is getting the same of Bill Clinton past Adminstrations with one big difference, Hillary will be this time at the 'front-office' and not at the 'back-office'. In other words, they are 'trading places' or they make a comeback of the past. Is this what the USA and the World is waiting for? I don't think so.

Vote Obama for President of USA
It's really time for Real Change.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Big Al from Chicago — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:17:26 GMT

People outside Chicago don't see what a typical sleazy Chicago Democrat Barack Hussein Rezkobama is. Obama is corrupt and has taken money from numerous special interests. Rezmar Corp, New Kenwood LLC, the insurance lobby, sweetheart stock deals in SkyTerra and AVI Biopharma, on and on... Look it up!
I have spent my whole life in Chicago, the most corrupt city in the most corrupt county (Cook) in America. Barrack Hussein Rezkobama is a bought and paid for crooked Chicago Democrat. If Rezkobama is so honest let him come clean about the $200000+ in donations from indicted Chicago slumlord Antoin "Tony" Rezko. In June 2005, Obama bought a mansion on the South Side for $1.65 million,$300,000 less than the asking price. On the same day, Rezko's wife, Rita Rezko, bought the vacant lot next door from the same seller. The owner had listed the properties for sale together. He sold the house to Obama for $300,000 below the asking price but got his asking price on the lot from Rezko's wife.

Last year, Rita Rezko sold a strip of that vacant lot to Obama for $104,500 -- a deal Obama later apologized for, acknowledging that people might think he got a favor from Rezko. Obama called the episode "boneheaded" and a "mistake." So much for your "brilliant" Obama, and this is the man you want with his finger on the nuclear button!

Obama claims he worked as a community organizer but here is what he really did- Rezko's New Kenwood LLC got letters of support from Obama, who represented a nearby Senate district. "I am writing in support of the New Kenwood LLC's proposal to build a ninety-seven unit apartment building at 48th and Cottage Grove for senior citizens," Obama wrote in separate letters, each dated Oct. 28, 1998, to city and state housing officials. "This project will provide much needed housing for Fourth Ward citizens." At the time he wrote the letters, Obama was also a lawyer with Miner Barnhill & Galland, the law firm Davis formerly headed. Among the firm's clients were several companies owned by Davis and Rezko (Rezmar Corporation, look it up!). Davis and Rezko hired Daley & George, the law firm of the Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's brother Michael, to help them get $3.1 million from bonds issued by the city of Chicago. Rezko and Davis paid the city $1 for the land and spent more than $100,000 to clean it up, including the removal of an underground storage tank. Some tainted land was left behind, but state environmental officials approved construction after Rezko and Davis agreed to cover the polluted areas with parking lots, sidewalks or three feet of dirt, records show. You see how Rezkobama is deeply concerned about the environment! The $14.6 million Cottage View Terrace was funded entirely by city, state and federal taxpayers. The project included $855,000 in development fees for New Kenwood. Records don't show how Davis and Rezko split the money. Davis owned 51 percent of New Kenwood, Rezko 49 percent, according to the records. For more details look it up in the Chicago Sun Times newspaper!

Barack Hussein Rezkobama wrote letters to city and state officials supporting his political patron Tony Rezko's successful bid to get more than $14 million from taxpayers to build apartments for senior citizens. The deal included $855,000 in development fees for Rezko and his partner, Allison S. Davis, Obama's former boss, according to records from the project, which was four blocks outside Obama's state Senate district. Obama's letters, written nearly nine years ago, for the first time show the Democratic presidential hopeful did a political favor for Rezko -- a longtime friend, campaign fund-raiser and client of the law firm where Obama worked -- who was indicted last fall on federal charges that accuse him of demanding kickbacks from companies seeking state business under Illinois Democratic Governor Blagojevich. In addition to a land deal, Sen. Barack Obama's ties to indicted dealmaker Antoin "Tony" Rezko include an internship the senator provided the son of a contributor at the request of Rezko, an Obama spokesman confirmed Saturday. John Aramanda served as an intern for Obama in 2005, said Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs. His father is Joseph Aramanda, a Rezko business associate who was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in a federal corruption case against Rezko. Aramanda has contributed $11,500 to Obama since 2000, Gibbs said.

The Democrats bemoan the high cost of healthcare and claim it is due to the greed of insurance and pharmaceutical firms, then perhaps Barrack Hussein Rezkobama can explain how the University of Chicago Hospitals can afford to pay Michelle Obama a $316,962-a-year position as vice president for community and external affairs. I guess you can't run a hospital without a VP of Community Affairs and those jobs require at least $300K+ salary. Perhaps this would be better spent on patient care! The U of C Hospitals are right in Obama's Hyde Park neighborhood, how convenient! Who got Michelle Obama the job? Did Tony Rezko pull some strings?

WAKE UP! The Democrats are left-wing socialists. Democrats like to cry about stolen elections because they are the experts on that subject- there has not been a Republican mayor of Chicago for over 80 years! That is not the will of the people, that is one party rule where pawns on bloated patronage payrolls owe their jobs to the Democrats!

Vote Early and Vote Often!

Big Al

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Caroline, Dallas, TX — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:42:52 GMT

Obama is absolutely NOT electable. His Muslim heritage is the reason.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Daniel, Honolulu — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:07:32 GMT

In terms of electability in November, Obama has a huge advantage over Hillary. In theory, she would probably be a decent president, but she is far too polarizing to ever win a general election. If Hillary is having this much trouble against her Democratic opponents, it does not bode well for her fortunes in an election where she will facing a huge smear campaign that Republicans are itching to unload on her if she's on the ballot. It's fascinating how the Republican candidates love to mention Hillary as a way of turning out voters but they will seldom speak Obama's name. You could argue that she's more of a lightning rod than abortion or gay marriage.

For a party that is having difficulty mobilizing their base, the GOP's job would become much easier if Hillary were the Democratic nominee. Even if the pro-life "family values" Christian voters have reservations about the Republican nominee (whoever it may be), they would show up in droves just to vote against her. However, if Obama is on the ballot in November, many of the anti-Hillary conservatives will simply stay home and complain about what the world is coming to. Many Democratic voters are either unaware of this or they are so loyal to Clinton that they turn a blind eye to her general election weaknesses.

Anyone whose had any exposure to conservative political circles knows that a huge chunk of the country has hated Hillary for decades and they always will regardless of what she has done or said since her husband left office. Obama has far less baggage and GOP smear campaign fodder. Some Christian conservatives are genuinely intrigued by him because he seems more authentic and coherent when talking about his faith as opposed to Hillary who sounds mechanical and pre-programmed whenever she tries to discuss anything related to religion.

The GOP candidates won't admit it, but they strongly prefer to run against Hillary. She's an easy target and their best hope to keep the White House in Republican hands until 2012. You'll have a hard time finding any religious conservative over 35 who could be persuaded vote for Hillary. However, many of them have still not made up their minds about Obama which opens up the possibility for him to win their support in a long election season.

Bottom line: Clinton could still get the nomination, but she can't win in November. Obama's biggest challenge is beating Hillary in the primaries, but if he does, Obama has the chance to unite the country in favor of true change and win the general election comfortably.

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Joseph, Miami Florida — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:57:53 GMT

I don't know what it is, but I just don't think people can connnect with Hillary. There is no doubt she is an intelligent woman, but she comes off too scripted and too ingenuine. I want to give her a fair chance, but something just doesnt sit well with me. She is too polarizing and I dont think we can take that chance in the general election...

Obama says he's the most electable Democrat

Dorothy Jane Trainer — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:43:54 GMT

I AM a staunch Republican. BUT if Obama wins (and I HOPE he does) he WILL get my vote.