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Nashville_fan — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:06:04 GMT

lol

Why do I not believe this poll? I dunno! :)

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Dean Marvin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:15:37 GMT

Clinton opened a double digit lead in Iowa last week too. What happened to that lead?

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Mark G. Atl., Ga. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:15:54 GMT

I used to respect John McCain until I saw his latest campaign ad:http://thepage.time.com/2008/01/01/mccain-media-darling-again-plays-terror-card-against-romney/

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Joyce Vaughan Byars — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:19:51 GMT

CAN'T ANYONE BE TRUTHFUL ANYMORE? I AM INCENSED AND INSULTED TO THINK THAT THE BRAIN-DEAD MEDIA THINKS THAT "WE THE PEOPLE" ARE BUYING INTO THIS LIBERAL GARBAGE!!! GET A LIFE WHILE YOU CAN OR YOU MAY BE GETTING ANOTHER COUNTRY RUNNING THINGS IF THERE IS ANYTHING LEFT!!!

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Russ Wells, Maine — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:23:26 GMT

Here we go again Cut out the Polls Your are discouraging voters and completley eliminating other canadates because the are not as popular or have the big pay off bucks from the interest groups..I am and independent and havent even decided yet Hopefully someone else may come into the picture, Im not set on any of these rich long time politicians who keep prominsing the same and giving ous nothing.....The press loves it because they get there money and there popular recognition from all the politics...If the majority of the people accept the way things are now you will get 4 more yrs of the same...Knock off the polls and lets see what happens....wont be done you wont get your recognition......Fed up

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Cory, San Diego, CA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:34:52 GMT

You mean the McCain-Feingold, help Sen. Kennedy try to get anmesty for illegal immigrants, Gang of 14, Keating 5, oppose Bush’s tax cuts, questionable mental stability John McCain?

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Greg Kelly, Brentwood, NH — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:38:40 GMT

Not surprising. McCain is on a roll here in NH. We've finally worked out that Romney is a fake while McCain offers something authentic and honest, even if we don't always agree.

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csh, IL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Clinton opened a double digit lead in Iowa last week too. What happened to that lead? Dean

Dear Dean - Hillary has held a double digit lead over Obama in teh national polls since January - why haven't those numbers changes?

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:44:53 GMT

This is an outlier !!
(Paid for by Mark Penn ?)

It must be the same pollsters who decided Hillary was ahead by 14% in Iowa

Was it a 'push poll' ?

Obama/Edwards '08

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csh, IL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Bet Chris Matthews will not report Hillary's 14% NH lead on Hardball.

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DAVID ANDERS PHARR,TX. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:57:58 GMT

THANK GOD HUCKABEE is doing poor in this state. It would bring the wrong message if these liberal gay nuts, that don't prosecute child molesters, liked him. This is a good state for the perverted Clintons

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DAVID ANDERS PHARR,TX. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:01:35 GMT

WHO CARES ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE, THESE PEOPLE ARE A DISGRACE TO AMERICA.

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HMT-MI — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:01:37 GMT

None of these media polls convince me of what will actually happen---I think the media think much more of themselves and their predictions than the public that will do the voting.McCain and Romney are too much like Bush----love those wars and want to pull more of our americans into their military---I will give mccain the guts to have his child in the military---but romney and his pampered sons make me gag----his sons serving this country by getting him elected is one the most insulting remarks ever made by someone that wants to be c o c.He insulted our troops and their families by this insensitive remark.How can he be trusted with those 2 blabbering mouths he has.Flip-flop is too mild a description for this a--hole.

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Randy Jordan Concord, NH — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:05:05 GMT

Are you serious??? McCain is a mean-spirited, cranky old man who is trying to live off his past. My dad is a well-decorated Vietnam vet - but that isn't enough qualification to elect him to office.

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William Thomas, New Hampshire — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:07:24 GMT

John McCain has no chance nationwide - or to win the election if he went against one of the top 3 democrats. I'm not wasting my vote on someone as devisive as he would be.

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Brad Kovaleski Concord, New Hampshire — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:11:28 GMT

McCain's best days are WAY behind him... We'll be wasting our vote AND making our state look ridiculous if we vote for this angry old man and his confusing idea on immigration.

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JoshuasGrandma, Columbia, SC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:14:05 GMT

People tend to forget how old and tired McCain is-he'll be 72 by election time; that's older than Reagan, and face lifts don't help his failing memory. I don't think we want yet another elderly puppet who can't remember if he supports birth control or not.

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Rufus Gibbons, DC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:17:31 GMT

McCain will say or do anything to become president because like Nixon he "will win the war". When asked if he would accept help from Karl Rove who circulated stories about him collaborating with the North Vietnamese for better treatment his comment was "I m a forgiving man". So if he becomes president be ready for four more years of "We've turned the corner in Iraq and we must fight them over there or they will come over here". Bush has turned the corner so many times it made him dizzy.

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Patrice C. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:20:13 GMT

Women, a vote for Hillary is a vote for yourself and your daughters. The glass ceiling must be broken and the time is now. If not now it might be another decade or two, don't wait for our time is now! Hillary '08 President, a woman president, caucus for her, go to your primaries and vote for her, our time to wait and be second class is over, our time is now!

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Roger Freeman (Seattle) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:22:35 GMT

I'm so sick of polls and politicians that go negative and lie to the American people. When are we going to stop this archaic process of electing presidents?

Huckabee and Romney are both liars and are no better then Hilary. Obama is concerned about making payments on his $1.6 MILLION dollar home in Chicago, yea his wife shops at Target?

I'm voting for FRED THOMPSON... HE may not be perfect but he's honest and a real REPUBLICAN.... WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

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Armand F. Turnbull, Hope Mills, North Carolina. — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:23:20 GMT

Who is realy ahead and who is going to win Iowa is still up for grabs. So why all the polls? The folks in Iowa will change thier mind right down to the night of caucus. The situation is fluid and it is quite evident with the see saw lead of the top tier candidates.

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george williams minneapolis, MN — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:25:16 GMT

With all due respect to Mr.Obama I think he is in over his head. I am african-american voter who has been voting democrat since the age of 18, and I'm not voting for him. He is a rookie in a veteran's game. and we need now, more than ever, a veteran politican (democrat or republican) to get us out of this mess. I will vote for Hillary. However, If he sealed the democratic nomination our best hope for getting us out of this mess will be Rudy Guiliani.
and I will be voting for Mr. Guiliani

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Stan Harhut, Anchorage, Aalaska — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Chris and Tim (mr. Disgusting and mr. Devious) ARE drowning in their tears as OBAMA is down on this poll. As I stated before the brave and proud laugh last. OBAMA is a pipe dream. Regards from a Polish American, Roman Catholic who migrated from the coal fields of Pennslyvania to Chicago to Alaska. Been many times as a delegate to Democratic National Conventions. Smile mr. Disgusting and mr. Devious ........Please have mr. Sourman your frequent guest on Heartball report this.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:30:50 GMT

Ahhhh A new year!

Kind of like a football game......

Clinton comes in as the number one seed.....
She slips and turns and screws up and now her lead has dwindled.....
Edwards is trying to go to a run and shoot offense...
He is gaining....
Obama is going to a "three yards and a cloud of dust" offense....

It is back and forth....
there is two minutes left in the game....
Who will have the gumption to pull ahead?

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Michael, FL — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:40:52 GMT

McCain 08!

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Concerned Citizen, IA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:58:28 GMT

Csh from Illinois - You are very smart. I agree with all of your posts and also George Williams from Mn.
You are very right but please do not think of voting for Rudy. There are 3 candidates that can harm our country if they should be elected, Obama, Huckabee and
Guiliani. Obama and Huckabee are incapable and inexperienced and Guiliani is a crook with a lot of baggage what with all of the women, lying and cheating in his life.
I am a Democrat and I support Hilary however I could live with some of the others but not those 3 guys. Bloomberg has said he would get in if Huckabee, Obama or Edwards were to be nominated. Don't know much about him but he also indicated that he would pick Chuck Hagel, Senator from Neb. for running mate. Though Chuck has been a Repub, he has been against the war and has opposed Bush on many issues and he is very seasoned, so I feel he is very smart and would be good for our country.
I appreciate folks such as you two are that have some sense. I suspect there are many millions more like you and I here in our country than those other people who post obscene and obnoxious comments here and on other blogs.
God bless our country and God Bless Bill and Hilary Clinton. They are both Christians.

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JOHN,JACOBS,CHICAGO,ILLINOIS — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:08:04 GMT

SEATOR HILLARY CLINTON IS GOING TO MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT.

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Gabe-From Las Vegas...For Real Not a Iowa pretender — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:13:27 GMT

Hey Concerned Citizen from Ioww....Yeah right from Iowa. Do the clintons pay you staffers to do this post??? LOL hillarious. Nice try though

Obama, Edwards , Ron Paul, Dodd, Biden are only ones I would consider. They may ont have all the answers, but at least they wont claim to like your candidate...pending on who they are talking to LOL

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Amy B Portland, Me — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:16:28 GMT

We have to ask ourselves: what difference does it make who the President is? Does a President really change the direction of America, and if so how? How would our domestic and foreign policies look differently under each candidate as President? What personal qualities ill the next President need to successfully implement change?

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Prasad, Chapel Hill, NC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:26:02 GMT

Interim Results: Leadership Intelligences of Presidential Candidates Survey
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Here's an interim analysis of the results of this first-of-its-kind, by-invitation only survey which is still ongoing. It ranks the candidates on the basis of 5 leadership intelligences (explained below). The results are proving to be both insightful and interesting.
If you'd like to participate in a similar survey that is open to the public, please visit:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CVDmCfy5onWirBylihce0A_3d_3d
The only condition is that you should not be associated with any candidate's campaign, officially or unofficially.

The results so far
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(Percentage score reflects how many respondents ranked the candidate “High” or “Very High” in each leadership intelligence category; Other categories are “Average”, “Low”, and “Very Low”)

General insights
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1. In every leadership intelligence, the top Democrat fares better than the top Republican
2. Significant percentages of respondents said they did not know enough of Dodd to assess
3. Clinton is ranked significantly better than Obama in Analytical and Operational LSmarts, is on par with him in Communicative LSmarts, and is ranked a little below him in Inventive LSmarts; Obama is ranked significantly higher than Clinton in Ethical LSmarts.
4. Edwards is ranked surprisingly low in 4 out of 5 intelligences, being above the crowd only in Ethical LSmarts.

Details
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Analytical LSmarts (ability to respond to new situations requiring analysis)
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Republicans: McCain 71.5%; Giuliani: 71.4%; Romney: 65.6%
Democrats: Clinton: 76.1%; Biden: 75%
Surprise Finding: Low rankings for Huckabee (14.3), Obama (57.2%), and Edwards (55%)

Operational LSmarts (ability to respond to surprise crises in operations)
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Republicans: Giuliani: 73.7%; McCain: 71.5%; Romney: 50%
Democrats: Clinton: 78.9%
Surprise Finding: Huckabee: 10.5%; Romney: 50%; Obama: 52.6%; Edwards: 47.4%

Inventive LSmarts (ability to set a vision)
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Republicans: Ron Paul: 64.7%
Democrats: Obama: 75%; Clinton: 70%; Biden: 63.2%
Surprise Finding: Edwards only 47.4%; Every Republican other than Ron Paul rated less than 50%

Communicative LSmarts (ability to respond to new situations using communication skills)
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Republicans: Ron Paul: 61.1%; Romney: 57.9%; Huckabee: 55.6% Giuliani: 52.7%
Democrats: Obama: 79%; Clinton: 78.9%
Surprise Finding: Edwards only 55.6%; Obama same as Clinton; McCain: only 28.6%

Ethical LSmarts (ability to understand the ethical dimensions of a new issue or perceive the ethical standpoints of others)
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Republicans: McCain: 57.2%
Democrats: Obama: 63.1%; Edwards: 55.6%; Clinton: 47.4%
Surprise Finding: Republicans rate VERY low (Giuliani: 21%; Romney: 26.3%; Huckabee: 33.4%)
Other Democrats don’t fare much better (Kuchinich: 27.8%; Richardson: 31.6%; Biden: 38.9%)

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Marbw — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:30:46 GMT

New Hampshire the 'LIVE FREE OR DIE' state supporting candidates(HRC & JRE) offering them MANDATED health insurance like the one left by Mitt Romney in Massachusetts(yea riiiight).
Did I read that right. They poll 250 people? Are you sure those numbers weren't switched with ARG. LOL

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:49:39 GMT

Hillary is the only candidate with the vision and the strength to take our country in a new and better direction. As a woman, she cares about our needs and about the lives of our sons and daughters in the military. She has enough experience to lead our great nation back to being a superpower, and she did a helluva lot more than "drink tea with ambassadors" as Obama shamefully and incorrectly stated...Hillary will proudly serve as our First Woman President!!!!

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Brad — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:53:14 GMT

A vote for a flip flopper like mitt romney is a vote for clinton they have to much garbage on mitt romney if you are a strong republican we need to get someone that is elect able.

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Concerned Citizen, Sioux City, IA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:58:02 GMT

Gabe from Las Vegas. Glad there aren't many people such as you around to vote in elections. You probably don't vote either, just make a lot of noise.
Biden,Dodd and Edwards would be alright too with me but not Obama and not Ron Paul. Obama is really scary.
I am told that Louis Farracon is tied to his church the whatever United Church of Christ name that Obama claims to be a member of. Obama is just plain dangerous and wait and see he will not be the Democratic nominee. Too many people in this country with clout and judgement to let that happen. I too would rather see a Republican in office, not just any Republican but one such as Romney even though he is a Mormon, than
Obama who has Muslim roots. Romney at least is seasoned and proven politcally and Obama is a "Novice" just out of the Illinois Senate with lots of questions and baggage.
As I said Obama, Huckabee and Guiliani are dangerous,
all of them, however Ron Paul, Kucinich and Gravel are
really not even qualified to be running and none have any kind of chance of winning. I doubt Huckabee and Guiliani do either but Obama has some possibility and that is way too scary.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:59:30 GMT

Once Obama wins in Iowa, he will gain ten points in NH and this will be coupled with not only a decay in support for HRC but a further migration of indies (who want to participate in a 'sizzler') to vote in the Democratic primary. Obama will win Iowa with 38% and NH with 40%. S.C. will be close to 45% for Obama. Those are my predictions.
Obama '08

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Scott — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:00:21 GMT

Like Obama, when polls are favor him, they will say first read is great, when polls are low, they will say why they need to put an article like this.
Hillary's supporters back her when polls are low, and back her when polls are high. This site is considered Obama's because 24/7 there will be "attack" take place to those don't agree with or don't plan to vote Obama. I 'd rather they comment with logic, not the languages hurting people.

Concerned Citizen, IA,
I totally agree ! But the sad reality is, so far, including some young voters, college students, are so fooled and fed by these 3 and believe what they said now are always what they said in the past. The president job is not just making some speech, throw some lines. These 2 did not go through any "storms""thouderstors". Bloomberg is sharp to notice that, especially in Iowa. Like someone mentioned in a different blog, even insiders know Obama don't have a chance facing Republicans. Well, to me, honestly, I never trust him. He will never deliver the real hope and real change this country needs. He IS INEXPERINCED. IT SHOWS TOO MANY TIMES AND HE CAN'T HANDLE THIS NATION.

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Maryann — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:16 GMT

Obama's supporters should realized that they are chasing and cheering an empty shallow image. This guy has nothing to offer, except some speech.

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garrett, seattle — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:15:50 GMT

"Hillary has held a double digit lead over Obama in teh national polls since January - why haven't those numbers changes?"
csh, IL

...They haven't changed because the candidates aren't running a NATIONAL campaign yet. That's why all national polls these days are a joke. If you looked at Iowa and NH polls before any campaigning took place Hillary was ahead by 20 points, too. It's just name recognition.

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garrett, seattle — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:20:55 GMT

"Obama's supporters should realized that they are chasing and cheering an empty shallow image. This guy has nothing to offer, except some speech."
Maryann

You believe that? Have you read his proposals? (Economic, health care..) He's offering them. And they aren't speeches. And they aren't written with image in mind. He is our one opportunity to have a president that not only has solid ideas, but has the ability to work across the isle and get them done.

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Gene Raleigh, NC — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:21:31 GMT

It'll be interesting when McCain is forced to submit his campaign funds for the 4th quarter. "Best funding since July." What !? Hahahha!

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Can you completely trust the Media — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:03:30 GMT

Keep at look out for David Shuster, I watched him this morning giving his assessment of the Iowa Polls that has Obama leading; he basically dismissed the polls as not being authentic but excepted the same polls the had John McCain moving up. He shows why you can't completely trust the media... Maybe if David Shuster attended someone else's campaign besides John Edwards' then he probably wouldn't come off as so BIAS..

His distain of Senator Obama is apparent

Obama supporters stay strong the are gunning for this man.....

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Amy B Portland, Me — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:04:29 GMT

Hillary doesn't inspire people to see issues her way. She is not persuasive unless you already agree with her. A good President brings people around to his point of view. Obama has that ability to persuade because you get the feeling, unlike with Bush, that Obama is willing to consider a different point of view. He can see the merits of an opposing argument, and that makes him that much more persuasive in the long run. He would make a great President because he is a synthesizer, a communicator, and a visionary.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:13:04 GMT

I love how any poll that has Hillary ahead or increasing her lead just MUST be inaccurate, but any poll that shows Obama ahead or increasing his lead MUST be totally correct.

I've said all along tha, generally speaking, polls are more or less worthless largely because they can be too easily manipulated. I stand by that, no matter who the poll de jour shows being in the lead.

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Philip A. Byler, Huntington, New York — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:34:13 GMT

You can disbelieve polls all you want. But what I understand from people to whom I have spoken in New Hampshire, John McCain is definitely on the rise and just may have pulled ahead of Mitt Romney.

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RobK, Seattle, Wash — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:40:52 GMT

A vote for Hillary is a vote for Republicans.

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Keith — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:01:02 GMT

Polls schmols. One can find a poll or survey to address ANY point of view. They are meaningless. McCain sold his political soul to the Bushes years ago. While I admire many things about the man, he is clearly perpetually angry in the unrighteous anger sense. I wouldn't personally want to see such an angry man as leader of the free world. Some public flashes of his temper are scary.

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Sarah, Vienna, VA — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:41:08 GMT

The reason people believe the Des Moines Register poll is because this last pre-caucus poll is considered the "gold standard" of Iowa Caucus polls, with an amazing accuracy rating. As an example, they were able to nail the 2004 surprise Kerry/Edwards/Dean finish. If Barack Obama has a seven point lead - well outside the margin of error - in THIS well regarded poll, it is a very strong indicator that he will win. As to this other poll in NH, all of the pundits like Chuck Todd, David Shuster, Chris Matthews, Howard Fineman, etc. have consistently said that all bets are off AFTER Iowa. In other words, whoever wins in Iowa will get a big boost in the polls. So they have said from day one that any poll in another state taken right before Iowa isn't very reliable.

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Julie, Madison, Wisconsin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:54:29 GMT

I have to agree with the above poster who said David Shuster is overtly biased against Obama and biased in favor of Edwards. It is soooo... obvious. And unprofessional. He slants every single story to Edwards' - and sometimes Clinton's - advantage. But never, ever does he report in a fair way about Barack Obama. Even my husband, who doesn't watch MSNBC nearly as much as I do, asked me today after a report by Shuster "Why does this guy not like Obama?" He has lost all credibility with me. I just want reporting to be fair. And David Shuster is not being fair.

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Average Joe, Hot Springs, AR — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:00:15 GMT

Hillary and Bill must not be allowed back in the White House. Bill is all about the game. He loves politics for its own sweet sake. Hillary is all about the power. If she wins, God help this country and I give Bill a five year life expectancy...provided he helps her win a second term.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:24:30 GMT

Sarah, Vienna, VA (Sent Tuesday, January 01, 2008 5:41 PM)

I will agree that the DMR poll is traditionally the gold standard. This year, however, they are counting on a huge turnout from Independents and, to a lesser extent, Republicans. Will they show up? No one knows. Same thing for the first-time caucus-goers.

It would be outstanding, no matter what the results, if the DMR, along with party officials and county auditors, are right and turnout sets record highs. I'm just a little skeptical that it will actually happen.

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:26:15 GMT

So funny how so many posters on here try to use fear to influence people's vote. It's not working folks. It only convinces me that you don't have much to say about your own candidate.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:35:42 GMT

Nashville_fan (Sent Tuesday, January 01, 2008 6:26 PM)

Does that hold true for those who claim that electing Hillary would send our country directly to Hell?

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Robert kellogg, Charlotte, North Carolina — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:05:54 GMT

I hate to burst the bubble of those who dream of a president working hand in hand with the republicans and the sun is shineing all day long. Give me a break. What we need is not a kinder gentler democrat ( that didnt work last time with Kerry ), what we need is a kick but get it done, tested and no hold barred leader. Her name is Hillary clinton. All other votes for democratic nominees is a vote for the republican party. Wake up from your slumber democrats and start thinking with your heads. Time is running out. A democratic president is going to have to fight for every inch of legislation they pass. Do you want "Johnny come lately " Obama or "Mean Jo Green" Edwards? I think I'll settle for hard working and all ready been through the ringer Clinton.

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Sarah, Vienna, VA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:12:11 GMT

Carrie, Eastern Iowa - I heard, on CSPAN, the woman who conducted the poll for the Des Moines Register, both this year, and in 2004. Her name is Anne Seltzer and apparently she and her polling company are highly, highly respected in political circles. I didn't catch every word of the interview (have children who were in and out, talking!), but I did hear her say that they had very reliable lists of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents whom they polled. If, say, an Independent said they were very likely to caucus for Obama - or Edwards - or whomever they chose - that person would be counted as that person's supporter. She said the demograhics were 35-54 year olds were big Obama supporters, as were women under 35.(didn't hear about men<35!) Women over 55 favored Hillary and men over 55 preferred Edwards. She gave a number as to how many Independents caucused in 2004 - (this is when my children were talking!)- but I think she said 45%. (but don't hold me to that!) She said enthusiasm was very, very high this year among Democrats and Independents - not as much for Republicans. She said there were going to be a very high number of first time caucus goers for all three Democratic candidates. I will say this - she seemed extremely confident in her numbers! She said they even polled using some cell phones where they were able to track down college students to see if they would be back in time to caucus. She said one thing that really struck me - that they looked deep inside the numbers to see if there was any way that either Hillary or Edwards could beat Obama - and they didn't really see any realistic way that that could happen. I'm an Obama supporter, so naturally, I'm very, very pleased with these results! The good news is that we'll all know for sure in about 48+ hours!!

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Robert kellogg, Charlotte, North Carolina — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:20:18 GMT

Dreaming and hopeing is nice. The only problem with dreams is that sooner or later you wake up. I am a realist. This world and our country is a crazy mixed up mess. I dont want to wake up from the dream to find an even bigger mess. I want my president to be a work horse grounded in reality with no freshman angst. We need a leader who can start makeing the changes needed right off and not spend the first 6 months getting aquainted with Washington and building relationships. I want a lot, but this election is important and baggage and all Hillary Clinton is the most qualified and best suited to send the republicans packing. Come on America, get your heads out of the sand and vote in the here and now, not in never never land.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 01:57:10 GMT

Just to avoid the title of plagiarist I have to clarify my predictions concerning the final numbers in the Iowa, NH and SC primaries. The actual final numbers (as accurate or inaccurate as they may be) are my own predictions but in re-reading the post, I realized that I didn't give proper credit for the first part of my post. It was actually a paraphrasing of a commentary that I had heard on one of the talking head shows; I don't remember from whom it originated. I strongly agreed with the analysis but didn't mean to take it as my own. Sorry, for any misconception that I may have allowed to occur. I guess that it was just too easy for me to adopt some pearl that I had heard. Mea culpa.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:04:13 GMT

She said one thing that really struck me - that they looked deep inside the numbers to see if there was any way that either Hillary or Edwards could beat Obama - and they didn't really see any realistic way that that could happen.
Sarah, Vienna, VA (Sent Tuesday, January 01, 2008 8:12 PM)

I'm not saying the poll is unreliable - it may very well be. But as someone who actually lives in Iowa, I think it is incredibly short-sighted for ANYONE to say there is "no way" for Edwards or Clinton (or anyone else for that matter) to win. There are still a lot of undecided people, even in that DMR poll.

No one polled me, either. Nor did they poll anyone in my family. A poll shows trends - nothing more, nothing less. The trend definitely favors Obama, but it is by no means a sure thing for anyone at this point.

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John smart, Los angeles, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:45:12 GMT

I certainly hope New Hampshire Democrats have come to their senses. As for polls in Iowa. Clinton is ahead in 4 of the 5 most recent ones. Whatever happens in Iowa I certainly hope NH puts the brakes on the Obama runaway train...wreck...

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Ken, San Diego, CA — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:48:15 GMT

Hillary is not as eloquent a speaker as Obama (prepared speeches, that is). Certainly, she's not as fiery as John Edwards. Frankly, I can't remember when eloquence or fire ever got anything really accomplished. Pragmatism is the way to go, and the only really pragmatic candidate is Hillary. She'll get things done, in an organized and methodical fashion (which is really what this country needs after the disorganization and mismanagement of the Bush administration).

Personally, I think Obama is an interesting candidate for a lot of people NOT because of his "change" mantra, but rather because Bush is so incredibly inarticulate whereas Obama is so articulate (again, especially with his canned speeches). I think we in America are longing to hear a thoughtful and articulate leader. Folks, Obama gives a good speech, but Hillary gives a good one as well. She is articulate and smart. She will inspire as does Obama, maybe not with rhetoric, but with actions. Just imagine our strong, female president standing up to the likes of world-wide dictators, standing up to the UN, standing up to a wayside Congress. If you are looking for inspiration, she'll give it. To this date in the campaign, the BEST speech I have heard from any candidate has been Hillary's "Invisible" speech (Obama's JJ Diner speech was a close second). Give the lady a chance....she'll make us proud, again.

Poll: Clinton, McCain lead in NH

Dean, Waterbury, CT — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:25:31 GMT

MSNBC is OVERTLY biased against Hillary Clinton and I'll wager Chris Matthews and the Hardball crowd won't be talking about a Clinton surge in New Hampshire however they will beat the RIGGED Des Moines Register poll to death. (overemphasizes Independents). GO HILLARY!!!

Poll: Clinton, McCain lead in NH

Blake, Denver, Colorado — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:40:22 GMT

To all those who say Obama is just a good talker, with no depth, no real plans... you haven't been listening. You're probably like those post-debate analyst who talk about "how" the candidates performed rather than "what" they said.

Poll: Clinton, McCain lead in NH

Mike, Fargo, ND — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:47:03 GMT

Hillary is by far the toughest, most articulate, most capable candidate on either side. It is just a matter of time; and I do anticipate a landslide in November.
Go Hill!
Clinton/Bayh 2008

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Aidan, Dublin Ireland — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:29:44 GMT

I am speaking as an external observer. I live in Ireland where media coverage is unbiased towards any candidates. I have spent many years in america and have seen interest groups and vested interests manipulate your country especially middle america. The bush administration should never have been elected (a monkey for vested interest groups) and has made a mockery of your nation internationally. Your domestic and international policy needs to be addressed. The best candidate you have for election undoubtedly is Hillary Clinton. Her reputation internationally is exceptional both as senator and when first lady. As Obama would like you to believe she visited countries for tea with leaders which was not the case. Bill and Hillary were instrumental parts in the peace talks in Northern Ireland for one and used diplomacy as the key to solving conflict situations internationally where possible. She was more qualified to run for office than Bill and while you may not agree that she is charismatic - she is the best leader to improve social change in the states and international relations. I sincerely hope you back Hillary. She is the only candidate with the ability to adopt change, lead and stabilise global security - by putting a respectable, articulate and well regarded figure in charge of your nation and restore the damage done by the bush administration.

Poll: Clinton, McCain lead in NH

Todd Folk, Kutztown, PA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:22:21 GMT

What I seem to be noticing the more I look into the political ideals of people is they really dont look into the candidates that much. I mean some come up with great ideas, but ideas (if implimented) cost money, and while many, infact almost all, candidates have tons of "ideas" and ways to spend your money none of them are coming up with ways to save your money. Our recent budget is 2.87 trillion dollars (please correct me as I may be slightly off). That comes to about $90,000 spent every second. but we dont pull in that much in taxes. So a tax hike is inevetible. So while every candidate say "I will produce change" only one I have heard and researched has outlined a way to save money, Ron Paul. Now I am not trying to come across as one of the "Ron Paul Fanatics", but the man has some really legitimate points. He is the only one really giving an honest economic picture. I just heard Edwards speech last night after the Iowa caucus say we are the richest country in the world, and practically every candidate would agree...especially democrats. Truth be told, we are technically the poorest. We have the highest national debt of all countries and while it may seem that we have alot the cast majority of people in America carry more debt than assests. But Americans dont want to hear the truth. The want to be spoon-fed lies of "everything is ok". Wake up please, it is my generation that is going to suffer an American economic downfall. We need to get or budget underwraps. We need to stop more than just the Iraq war, we need to stop our "police the world" mentality. We didnt do if for decades and our lifestyle was never compromised. So seriously look into your candidates true platform...view their voting record. I have on every candidate and quite honestly have found a firm backing in Ron Paul. You say he cant win...I say he can if enough people decide to listen. (And for the record for your who say he is an isolationist, learn to read and comprehend...that arguement is really childish. Isolationism is when you refrain from the global community at large...he wants a non-intervention policy...aka dont send our military into comflicts unless they did something to directly provoke us (like bombing pearl harbor)...he follows the ideal of Thomas Jefferson "Make allies with no one, trade partners with all."

Please RESEARCH all candidates before you pick, dont live in ignorance. God Bless. Go Ron Paul.
Thank you

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B. Hall, Raleigh, NC — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:49:14 GMT

Experience, experience, experience...give me a break! Bush had experience, but not common sense and look at where that has gotten us! The lying moron made a international fool out of us. Hillary needs to stop flip flopping her stance, make up your mind and stop catering to the agenda of those you are speaking to at that time! As far as Guiliani goes, don't get me started. I was totally done with him when I found out he married his own cousin...how disgusting!

Obama/Edwards '08

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Adam Rosebrock — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:44:26 GMT

I don't think Clinton ever had a double digit lead in Iowa. It was pretty much always within the margin of error.

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JCROMAN — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:50:01 GMT

LATINOS FOR OBAMA '08

Poll: Clinton, McCain lead in NH

Mathew, columbia,sc — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:38:30 GMT

When voting i look at the resume of the candidates because President of USA is a Job people a huge JOB. i look for people who have been there, one needs some Experience to take a responsible action, that’s why we train navy seals with stimulated storms!

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Barbara Levine, Houston, TX — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:22:56 GMT

I love Hardball and watch everyday, I think Chris is the most fare minded anchor on TV, except when it comes to Hillary Clinton. Why is Chris Matthews so biased against Clinton. I'm watching the New Hampshire returns and Nora clearly reported that the exit polls showed over 50% of the voters made up there minds before Iowa. So why does he keep saying Clinton got a sympathy vote from showing her emotions, which took place well afterwards.

By the way, when she got emotional it was because she was talking about her love of country and wanting to help the country. Chris is reporting that she broke up because she lost Iowa. Chris please set your bias on the shelf and try to be objective.