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Texas Star, Housto, TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:15:04 GMT

Hillary just does not "get it".

She is done...stick a fork in her.

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:15:40 GMT

I still don't understand why they are saying she was in 3rd place in Iowa, when she was awarded the 2d largest number of Iowa delegate, 17, behind Obama's 18. And, insofar as popular vote counts [and we know it doesn't], she was only .3% behind Edwards, hardly a definitive defeat for her, unlike what happened to the repukes in their caucus.

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K., Austin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:18:41 GMT

she went on, saying that the New Hampshire primary process does not leave voters “disenfranchised,” in the same way Iowa’s late-night caucusing process does -

There you go...the divisive first family. "take responsibility" then go on to blame the process or someone else in the next breath.

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Ron, TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:19:38 GMT

"I was never a frontrunner of any significance in Iowa; "

So what's her excuse for tanking from 20+ over Obama in New Hampshire to 5 over (tied/margin of error)?

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ava — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:26:44 GMT

Andy Merten - If she's still delivering the old excuses (and some new ones), she's not taking responsiblity for anything.

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Marc, NY, NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:27:41 GMT

Note to Hillary: democrats and independents (such as myself) want REAL CHANGE. We've had 16 yrs of Clinton-Bush (8 painful Bush yrs...) and we want to move on. Please step aside and bake a fresh batch of cookies for Obama. Cheers.

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Sane in UT — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:31:04 GMT

Pat,It is because she was third place. They are referring to popular vote as you point out. The delegate vote simple makes her a loser. The delegate vote selects a winner and if you do not win second place translates to nothing. The statistical significance of popular is note worthy because it may show a trend for Hillary or others in that state if they and not the Iowa primary winner makes it to the general election. Get out of New York once in a while there is a whole world outside of your democratic borough. It is a long way from over even for Hillary.

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Michael — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:33:39 GMT

She finished less than a 1% behind Edwards plus got more Delegates. Edwards will attack her now. Also, she has more than 100 delegates more than Obama already.

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Nashville_fan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:36:05 GMT

Not only did Senator Clinton not appeal to the youth vote, she and her surrogates actively tried to suppress the youth vote by saying that out-of-state Iowa students shouldn't exercise their right to vote. Not a smart strategy in hindsight, huh?

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Jane Smith, Concord, NH — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:40:22 GMT

Just wait and watch. NH will be a different story.

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Mrs. Clinton — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:45:23 GMT

"Shoot, do you think I was in this to win?"

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John, Upstate NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:46:20 GMT

I'm not sure I get all the hype here. Mr. Obama got less than 1000 votes in a caucus. How does that swing momentum? Why is this real news? I don't hear any message here. I would wait for a more sizable sample of voters before I would make any conclusion.

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ffeineandsugar, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:48:31 GMT

All together now.... "WAAAAAAAAHHHH!"

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Camerone, Iowa — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:50:28 GMT

I am a female nurse and I know there were thousands of us that could not go to the caucuses last night because we had to work the evening shift(unlike the stay at home cookie baking oprah watching women who made to the caucus and voted againts a woman). And our votes would have gone to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
I hope New Hampshire women will not let us working women down like the Iowans did. Pls stand up for us in New Hampshire. Thank You

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Charlie K., Bronx, NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:50:29 GMT

Might I suggest that those of us who are Hillary constituents send her an email requesting that she exit the race now, thereby saving herself further embarrassment, and allowing Obama to carry the progressive torch forward. Bill and Hillary: you're standing in the way of true progress.

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Scott, Nashville — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:50:57 GMT

So Iowa "disenfranchises" voters now that she isn't trying to get people to caucus for her? Where was that statement in the weeks leading up to the event?

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C.L. Conway, Woodbury, CT — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:54:49 GMT

The Hillary Haters have taken a big toll ... and left America with the scary possibility of having an untried, inexperienced (though very nice and quite the spirited spinner) fellow as president for the next 4 years. Oh, America ... Your men AND women are as backward when it comes to women as any provincial Bedouin...

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jstip — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:55:05 GMT

"I was never frontrunner" ... typical Clinton spin. This is why she is done. Obama inspires. Go

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Chuck, San D — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:55:45 GMT

k.,,, your kind that confuses excuses with facts really belong in the bushleague column.

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Andrew, New York — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:57:09 GMT

Ron, the most recent New Hampshire poll in fact has Clinton up by 12%. I for one am actually thinking Obama's win will not catapult him to an easy win in the Granite State, but rather bring the race into an intense dead heat. Clinton needs to secure the majority of Democrats, young and old; Obama needs to make sure the Independents flock his way (and not to John McCain in the GOP race), and if he can get the majority of Democrats (which he did, by 1% last night) again, he should secure it. But, I think New Hampshire might be far closer than some pundits are suggesting, and keep in mind there's a NH debate this Saturday that could help/hurt Clinton/Obama.

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Patrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:57:29 GMT

Simple minded Mitt Romney thought he could flip flop and spend wildly to win in Iowa and probably hasn't learned a thing. The press now needs to engage real Q & A with affable but alos simple minded Huckabee to get his specific vision of what he would do with the most powerful office in the world.
The same goes for Obama--he like sthe sound of his own voice but has not been pressed for specifics and has been allowed a certain honeymoon period with the press he doesn't deserve. If the pundits actually beleive this countries voters will elect any black man the pundits are clueless. Sadly America will not vote for a black over a white no matter how great a leader the black one is or where he stands on the issues. The republicans would love to see Obama nominated by the Democrats and many of them went to Democrat caucuses in Iowa and inflated his numbers beyond any reality. Iowa republicans that voted fro Bush twice and raised their hand for Obama in the Democrat caucuses are setting the Democrats up. They have no intention on actually voting for any Democrat in a bona fide election. GET REAL!!

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Mati, WA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:57:39 GMT

I followed on C-span the caucus in a Des Moines precint. In the beginning, based on the number of participants Clinton got about 20% of votes, Obama 33%, Edwards about 30% and the other 17% were divided between Biden and Richardson. The last 2 groups couldn't make a deal to create a viable group and most went to Obama. In the end, out of 6 delegates, Obama got 3 (50%), Edwards 2 (33%) and Clinton 1 (17%). She was clearly ripped of votes in this Des Moines precint. Also, Edwards and Obama supporters were in comparable numbers in the beginning, but the deal from Biden/Richardson was for Obama not Edwards. I don't say Clinton was expected to win in Iowa (although I wish she did), but objectively, Edwards could win.

the whole process is prehistoric. You should see them counting and losing track.

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Patrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:58:44 GMT

The Democrats are crazy if they nominate un-electable Obama.

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Chad from Iowa — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:59:53 GMT

Don't worry libocrats, I think you'll still get your girl as the nominee. I certainly hope so. Of the top three, she's the only one the Repubs stand a chance at beating in '08. Go Hillary! Go McCain!!!

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dianne, Susanville, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:01:57 GMT

What I saw on MSNBC this morning was Hillary and Mitt looking absolutely shell shocked that they did not win,despite what Hillary said. Mitt seemed just amazed that he had to admit to winning "silver medal" in Iowa but would "get the gold in NH".
I think the candidate pool for both parties is poor; on the Republican side you have a bunch of rich old white mem with old messages and on the Democratic side you have Hillary and Barack and then pretty much rich old men with old messages. Early on I did like Richardson because of his foreign policy experience, but then all the mud slinging and no real plans for the future. I dont think anyone knows what it is to have experience to be President unless you are running for a second term!!! even Hillary!

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Maddog, Charlotte NC — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:03:13 GMT

Hey New Hampshire voters guess what the Clintons are going to say about you after an Obama win? The same unflattering remarks they are saying about Iowa voters right now.

The Clintons will minimize your vote and say a small state really does not matter. What mattes is Feb 5th. Do America a favor and send Hillary and Bill a message that today is a new day and people want real change and phony slogans and gutter politics.

Hey Billary...blaming the process and not the candidate is a losing position.

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Bee — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:06:03 GMT

Another way of lowering expectation from Hillary's campaign...who in their right mind will believe Hillary Clinton? I am a young voters and i am going to be casting my vote against Hillary Clinton in the NH primary.

The last time i checked, Mark Penn insulted the young voters during the JJ dinner in IA. I guess the only thing that change is .... Hillary's loss. I am pretty sure the young voters are not buying what Hillary is selling.

As a young voter my self, i'll be voting my hope and aspiration rather than voting for status quo.

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Cory, Waco, TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:07:03 GMT

People are never satisfied. Hillary in the lead; Hillary behind; Hillary standing up; Hillary keeping quiet.

It seems that no matter what she does Chris Matthews and other talking heads cannot stand her. His argument that 66% of people last night were voting against her is possibly one of the dumbest things he has said; Yes at that point 66% of people were not voting for her, however, 66% of the people were also not voting for the other two as well.

And they say the media is liberal...

Most of the people that hate her so passionately have no real basis for their hatred. If you have a logical and rational reason then good. But, if all you can spout is hate and biased comments about her voice, etc. then keep your stupidity to yourself -- we don't need any more of it in the world.

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C.A., Ohio — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:07:07 GMT

She's insulting the young voters by thinking 5 days of courting will make a difference. We aren't stupid, we've been paying attention to the race and courting us for 5 days before the primary is not going to make a difference to the NH outcome. So what? We didn't matter until we showed up for Obama, now we're worth a little lipservice?

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C Gibson — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:07:26 GMT

Oh, she forgot a special interest... the youth vote. So now she will pander to young people and try to sway them by targeting "presents" to hand them when elected. The problem is that she fails to realize, they are not concerned about creating opportunities for young people. They are concerned about the overall future of our country. She just does not get that this election is not about the typical handing out of presents to special interests.

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Rob, Phoenix, AZ — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:13:52 GMT

Doesn't any body feel a little bit dirty yet piling up on Clinton? She lost and she gave a very gracious defeat speech last night. I am amazed at how much the media and public have put Clinton in a box that she can't say ANYTHING without being attacked. Clinton lost and she is analyzing her campaign from ALL SIDES. Had Clinton got the pass by the press and media that Obama got she would have won. Never in my life have I seen the media circle their wagons around one candidate while pointing their slings and arrows at the other guy (or gal in this case).

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Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:14:01 GMT

I keep looking for new polling numbers in N.H. All the polls I see were taken BEFORE last night's caucus. If anyone could send any kind of link with any new polling on N.H. it would be great.

On Hillary....I had several of her supporters call me today to make phone calls. I really feel that she blew it -- not with the young people, but with negative campaigning and trying to keep the same old rhetoric...US against THEM.

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richard g marsh sr — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:14:12 GMT

im so sorry that the folks out there canot see the real winner there last-night she;s had 35 yrs under her belt. open your eyes people.

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Steve — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:14:30 GMT

HILLARY!! HILLARY!! She's a class act. Loved her concession speech. I will still support her in CA. However, based on the resounding results last night, I truly don't think she should be the nominee. Republicans and Indies would NEVER vote for her (as well as some Dems.)

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CitizenJ — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:15:21 GMT

Were we expecting anyone else to take responsibility? She is the candidate after all.

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richard g marsh sr — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:16:02 GMT

take your time i have the time to wait for your ansure

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David, SoCal — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:16:40 GMT

Everyday it becomes more apparent that Hillary is a whiney brat who can't believe she isn't getting her way. She'd better get her act together before she gets to my state or my vote will go the other way. And she has a lot of ground to make up in my opinion...

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Keith, San Francisco, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:18:49 GMT

She came in third Pat (barely). Edwards edged her out by about .5% in the state delegate count. However she wants to spend this, she put the time, effort, money and organization into Iowa and lost. And since no one is reporting this fact, I'll bring it up: she just lost her first contested election.

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David, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:19:53 GMT

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G.St Ames San Diego CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:21:12 GMT

Less than 24 hours has passed before Hillary starts blasting the Iowa Caucus as disenfranchising working people etc.At least this time she did not blame the "vast right-wing conspiracy". The Clinton think they are entitled to the Presidency. It's always someone else's fault.

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Erika Ku, Higland, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:21:32 GMT

It shows that Clinton after all is not all that popular, despite the press wants us to believe. "She is ready to lead" I am not convinced.

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Mike, IA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:22:33 GMT

What do people mean when they say "Hillary just doesn't get it"

You don't think she should still be campaigning? You would have her drop out after losing one caucus?

I'm just confused as to what you're objecting to...

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:22:47 GMT

She is complaining about Iowa disenfranchising voters now. And if she were to lose New Hampshire, will she complain about that primary allowing too many voters in?

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KL Cranberry Township, PA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:30:20 GMT

71% of the Democratic Caucus in Iowa went for someone else. The Democrats better think about that when discussing the General Election and who can win.

Hillary cannot win the South, even though she hails from a southern state she is considered a liberal from the North.

No the best chance for the Democrats are Obama or Edwards.

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jef — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:39:00 GMT

Grow up. Why isnt it possible to have a mature and down to earth discussion without Obama
fans going pcb fantatics in their way of writing ?
Newsweek just reportet that the nation's unemployment rate rose to its highest level since November 2005, and you folks are just interested in word bashing..

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johnnyraygun — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:41:46 GMT

She doesn't appeal to young people. For that matter she doesn't appeal to the majority of Americans. We are tired to what she insists on representing. She can take her p.r. firm ceo's Wolfson and Penn with her. Lip stick on a pig can only look so beautiful.

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DAVID ANDERS TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:43:06 GMT

DID YOU SEE CIGAR BILL AT HER SPEECH, I THINK BY THE LOOK ON HIS FACE HE REALIZED HIS SLEAZY LIFE IS KILLING HER AL GORE GOT AS CLOSE AS YOU COULD GET AND HE DIDNT WANT A CLINTON AROUND

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DAVID ANDERS TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:46:43 GMT

PAT FROM NEW YORK----DO YOU NOT HAVE ANY MORALS---CAN YOU READ---HAVE YOU READ CLINTONS SCANDALS.COM AND PARDONS.COM AND NO HILLARY.COM GO READ AND IF YOU STILL SUPPORT A CLINTON OF ANY KIND, GO SEE A SHRINK

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Mary Sweeney, San Diego, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:48:53 GMT

Stop bashing Hillary! Hillary Clinton is one of the smartest, most dedicated public servants in this country and has dedicated her entire career life to public service. The truth is that we would be fortunate - as a nation - to have ANY of the Democratic contenders in the Oval office.

Please stay open-minded and let the REST of US VOTE on 2/5 before everyone lets a relative few caucus goers in Iowa decide the entire election for the rest of us.

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Rick, Tulsa, OK — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:52:33 GMT

Come on people! Does some moronic political process in remote Iowa REALLY represent the masses of our country. I don't think the caucuses historically have had much significance of predicting the party's nominations...and likely will not in 2008!

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Asad — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:56:25 GMT

OK, Iowans that voted for Clinton: she wants you to know that it's your State's fault that she lost. All she wanted was elderly women to come caucus for her so she could sail smoothly to the Presidency (that we owe her). Instead, your State let all these young college types come and steal what was rightfully her's. And what's worse is that at the last minute, your State moved the caucus to the evening, so the evening-shift workers (whom Clinton was basing her winning strategy on) could not come caucus for her. It's all your State's fault. I hope you are sorry.

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Jimmy CHICAGO IL — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:56:57 GMT

Barack Hussein Obama: the audacity of inexperience. Come on folks, this is a Presidential election. This guy has no record! Please, let's vote for a President to do a JOB, and not a prom king to give nice speeches that make us feel good.
David, CA (Sent Friday, January 04, 2008 3:19 PM)
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Dave I'm with you, let's vote in someone so divisive, so hated by the opposing party, that nothing will get done.

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MK,MO — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:58:24 GMT

look, the fact still remains hillary nor obama can win the general election, and never could, the press has kept this little fact well suppressed because of their contempt for edwards, but make no mistake edwards is the only dem that can win the general election despite his lack of novelty status

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Ron M. — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:58:54 GMT

Why is it that we have decided that the people of Iowa or New Hampshire will determine who our next president is? I don't plan to vote for any of the Iowa top three Democrat candidates or the top Republican candidates. Our system needs to change or we need a viable third party that truly takes a bipartisan approach to the challenges confronting our nation.

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Charlie K., Bronx, NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:00:04 GMT

Mrs. Clinton, do you really want to stand in the way of Obama's destined role as the most viable presidential candidate of color in history? Please step aside, and give Barack his time in the limelight. You've had yours.

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victor, Bloomfield NJ — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:01:05 GMT

People are entitle to say whatever they want, to me this election in IOWA represents just that, the first election of many more to come. A wise candidate will not get overconfident over this first winning. There are 49 more states to cast their votes, people specially in the MEDIA like to use these events to create controversy and over-exagerate things for their own benefits & ratings. Whatever happened to impartial-consious-reponsible and independent reporters in our country?

I am still confident in Senator Clinton that will win the democratic nomination and then the race for the white house against the corrupted Republicans.
My family and I can't wait for february to cast our vote for her.
Hang tough Senator Clinton, we are with you all-of-the way to the white house.

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cherie - Arizona — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:02:27 GMT

One Caucaus win does not make a President...! The so-called loss by Ms. Clinton was only by fractions.. She is still the front runner. Mr. Obama makes an impressive candidate, but the country needs someone that is tough enough to win the general election and Mrs. Clinton is that person. This is not a popularity contest.

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Ed — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:03:08 GMT

Hillary just doesn't get it! The nation is tired of the 28 years of Bush and Clinton in the WH. They want somebody who doesn't have a last name of Bush or Clinton. She keeps on talking about experience and being ready on day 1, but the Constitution only states that one has to be 35 years old and an American Citizen. Becoming President is a life altering experience and nothing is going to prepare someone for that experience. HC needs to stop talking about that experience stuff and simply focus on issues.

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David, Lincoln, Rhode Island — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:05:47 GMT

As an independent in a blue state that requires the voter to go into the booth to make the decision vs. holding up their hands – and counting them twice if you were watching the coverage last night. I wouldn’t give too much credence to last night’s results.

Come on folks – the country is on a downward spiral, the number of foreign allies that would have supported the US has been squandered, let’s make sure we elect someone male or female that can fix the problem along with a Congress/Senate that’s willing to do the right thing for the US and not for themselves.

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Eric — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:06:49 GMT

David, YOU dont get it! Being the President is a unique experiene all its own, rembember Bill Clinton???

Personally I am sick and tired to the Clintons trying to use that phrase and people like you buying into it!

No ONE, Has the Experince to be Commander In Chief of the Worlds most powerful country! No one, not even the VP, has to bear the responsibility of sending Marines, and Soldiers,to their death!

Most every president since George Washington has little experience being commander and Chief.

Look, I used to like the Clinton's as well! but isnt ridiculous to think that one family or another has a right to be the C.I.C.? And goind negative to sell their candidacy should tell you how legitimate and desperate for power they are!

I smoked MJ when I was younger, SO WHAT! We all made mistakes, but here's the kicker, he had the nerver to admit it up front, in a book, before he ran! Good Man!

BTW I Like Barak Hussein Obama, invoking his middle name does not make him Sadam, so give up and stop acting like a spoiled little replublican!

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nadeem, Canada — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:07:05 GMT

A Clinton taking responsibility.

"I did not have sexual relations with that Caucus"

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Bill, California — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:07:22 GMT

HRC may be ready to lead but Americans of all stripes do not want her as their leader.

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TheDonald — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:11:53 GMT

I thought all the institution support will catapult her into the Oval Office. To bad she still does not get it, maybe it will be clearer to her on Tuesday because there will not any more excuse to pull.

She will fade completly like candle in the wind come tuesday.....

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S.K.M. Mass — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:13:22 GMT

David of California,
It's sad that people like you support any member of the Democratic Party. Barack Hussein Obama is Senator Obama's name. We all know this. Why do so many of Obama's critics bring up his middle name? To promote fear, to encourage intolerance, to try and blindfold people with irrationality.
As for this notion you raise of Senator Obama having no record, there is simply no truth in that. He worked as a community organizer in Illinois, he managed to be the first black head of the Harvard Law Review, he became a civil rights attorney, he was a state senator for eight years in which he made important changes that are very well documented, he's been in the U.S. Senate for two years, and he did this without any family connections(I.E. a spouse who is also a former president). He did all of that on his own.

What did Hillary do?

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Eric — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:13:29 GMT

Who posted that LAME you Tube video, "Dont Mess With Hill"? Is that supposed to be their to the Obama Girl?
Sorry but once again she fell short! The lyrics, are Lame and the setup stinks!

Let's Face it on Face Book, Hillary is gone! I am a life long Democrat, but if she wins the nomination, I am certainly voting republican! So one said it best earlier in the post:

"The Clinton's think they are entitled to the Presidency. It's always someone else's fault."

FIRE HER!

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Kasey Stingle — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:17:29 GMT

It aint' over, until it's over ! Bring it on..........hillaryclinton.com

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david is a whiny loser — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:19:19 GMT

david-- sorry buddy but the majority of a president's "job" is to inspire the country and his cabinet, etc. to get things done and set the agenda.

obama is smart and talented. that's two things our current president is not.

go obama

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Ray Brooks — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:20:01 GMT

PLEASE JOIN THE CONVERSATION, HILLARYCLINTON.COM

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Bruce, Northumberland, England — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:20:05 GMT

Hills will bounce back!

Go get 'em!

Love from all your supporters in the UK.

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Dan Campbell — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:22:25 GMT

I hope Clinton wins NH. I like Barack Obama, but am deeply concerned that once the media and pundits "do in" Hillary (which has so obviously been the case), Obama does not have the expertise, the record - nor the credentials to sustain a win.

I love that he has excited the youth - but I think many of the young voters lack the understanding of what the 'attack machine' is going to do with thier new mesiah. Hillary has survived these attacks because she has the brains AND the brawn.

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Ralph, Mexico, NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:23:14 GMT

Pat makes an important point, nominations are decided by delegates. Both Obama and Clinton have the funds to contend all the way through the primary calendar. This is a good thing because while both have much to offer most of the country hasn’t been paying close attention. Let’s wait until the Wednesday after Super Tuesday to see whose toast. It may be that the good folks in Pennsylvania will have a say in this after all.

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JohnLY, Austin, TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:25:33 GMT

Please let's be real...if the kids with no experience want to fix my bike it is ok but not for my car. If you want to lead to change you to know where the changes need to make not just big word 'Channge' with empty basket... I just don't buy the politian no experience at all...please remember it election not the polical movement...

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JON, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:25:36 GMT

Iowa doesn't matter to anyone. Iowa's top pick has never become president. The top 3 are virtually tied and there's 49 more states to go... so niave.

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Chris, Seattle, WA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:26:01 GMT

Hillary really needs to blame her advisors. She's qualified and everyone knows that, but they have done nothing to address our real concerns. Will she govern all of america and not alienate those who didn't vote for her (like Bush has done)?
Obama is at least paying lip service to the idea of unity, and he's the only one talking about working with all Americans.
Also the whole experience issue is so overcooked. Hillary has exactly the same official experience as Obama, time spent as a senator. Busybodying in the white house behind Bill's back and botching up a healthcare plan is not presidential experience.
I have no beef with Hillary, I think she has the skills to be president. However I don't think she has the wisdom to make the most effective use of those skills. Obama has shown uncanny empathy and far-sightedness and those are the skills that matter most in the presidency. A president who can think past the politics of the moment and make decisions that benefit the nation more than himself.
I think Obama is capable of selflessness, but I can't see Clinton being that way.

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Robert Houston, TX — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:26:24 GMT

It is a fact that no woman has ever won anything major in the history of the state of Iowa- period! You can love or hate Hillary- it doesn't matter! No woman has ever been elected Gov, to the Senate or the House of Reps from Iowa.

That helps explain the huge difference in the margin of victory amongst men for Obama. I actually welcome Obama winning for the Dems as I think he will lose big time.

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Emma King, Ogema, MN — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:29:13 GMT

Hooray for Hillary!

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Darrell Jordan, Chrlottesville VA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:30:33 GMT

Ok the corn belt has spoken and did so sort of corny like, I really do not like Hillary but I do like her politics, read her book still did not like her, but I do know that she can do the job much better than anyone else out there and I have never voted the democrat ticket in my life. DJ56

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V Kennedy — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:30:45 GMT

Although Mr Obama has had the opportunity to be placed; (and I use the term loosly)in the running for President of the United States, let us review his track record of personal choices, I thought this is what you do when you are considering the choice for President! You look at experience, education, family values, and how this all comes into play as a candidate for the Presidency. It is not about who gets through to just the young or the older citizens,
it's about who will keep there word.

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Jcamp1@bellsouth.net — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:30:47 GMT

Just like the Clinton's, push ahead and hope everyone is stupid just like before because they could not possibly be wrong.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Jay Winkler — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:37:53 GMT

...I was hoping that hag Hillary would win because it would ensure 4 more years of Republican dominance. There is no way in hell she would ever win the election. We need to send all the democrats back to Mexico

Clinton's taking responsibility

Linda Altman, Clearlake, CA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:38:35 GMT

A small thing that has no direct bearing on Iowa--this article refers to "Mrs." Clinton and "Mr." everybody else. This woman is a senator and a viable candidate for the Democratic nomination. Why is she given a title that flags her marital status?

Clinton's taking responsibility

Paul, NY, NY — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:39:17 GMT

Response to Eric:

<<I smoked MJ when I was younger, SO WHAT! We all made mistakes, but here's the kicker, he had the nerver to admit it up front, in a book, before he ran! Good Man!

BTW I Like Barak Hussein Obama, invoking his middle name does not make him Sadam, so give up and stop acting like a spoiled little replublican!

Eric (Sent Friday, January 04, 2008 4:06 PM)>>

I suggest you pick up your old college habit as you appear to becoming unhinged. I don't know why you assume David, Lincoln RI is a Republican???!!

I have been a Democrat my entire life and will either not vote for President at all or will vote for a Republican if Obama is the Democratic nominee. I - along with a great many others - are not swayed by fluff and rhetoric. This man has been given a free pass for the past year! If he does become the nominee - God forbid - I am going to relish in how the Republican machine will chew him up and spit him out like the corn in Iowa.

I would rather take my chances with another Republican than throw the country directly in the gutter by electing Obama.

DEMOCRAT TO REPUBLICAN IN 24 HOURS

Clinton's taking responsibility

Lura, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:43:42 GMT

Okay, first Read, you've covered what Clinton has been doing today and also Obama, but why isn't there any coverage of Edwards' events. You know he did come in second, behing Obama but ahead of Clinton. Where is your objective reporting.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Mitch, DE — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:45:34 GMT

MK,MO you are exactly right. its why I want Hill to win the Dem nomination, so the republicans can retain the executive branch, and there will continue to be gridlock. in case no one has noticed, whenever the executive and legislature agree, IT COSTS US ALL MONEY!

Clinton's taking responsibility

Dante — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:47:24 GMT

I would rather take my chances with another Republican than throw the country directly in the gutter by electing Obama.

DEMOCRAT TO REPUBLICAN IN 24 HOURS

Paul, NY, NY (Sent Friday, January 04, 2008 4:39 PM)

It seems like you are in the minority with this view.

Barack the vote!!!

www.barackobama.com

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Deb, Dallas (no joke) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:49:28 GMT

for Hillary to claim she is a "change agent" is like saying GWB is. Changing from Dem to Rep and back isn't change - it's just changing home field advantage in the same ol' game that gets nothing accomplished and creates division. I want a LEADER who is willing to change the game altogether.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Em's London, England — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:50:35 GMT

Here in the UK we had a woman PM and she is still respected in this country as a woman that could do the job well. I believe Hilary can do the job and do it well too.

Good Luck from here in the UK.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Nancy Benson, Los Angeles, Calif. — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:51:18 GMT

Hillary Clinton is the best possible choice to lead us in the right direction. Change in Obama's speeches could also be change for the worse. We need someone who is tested to lead this country away from the Bush debacle. I think she will be a wonderful president and advocate for all Americans

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Rogene Stryker, Albuquerque, N.M. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:33:22 GMT

After reading all of the uproar, blather and bias exhibited in most of the above comments, I read the bios of each candidate on their own web pages. It was very instructive and I recommend others do the same. Let's get serious. I am interested in the candidate with the broadest life time experience. I want to know whether the candidate knows what he/she doesn't know; has shown a readiness to cope with bad surprises; can get up to speed quickly; has contacts around the world readily in place for negotiation when needed and, as they evaluate in school,can get along with a wide range of " others ". I have a candidate in mind for each party as I am truly independent. I'm watching the bandwagons but not going to get on one until my vote is called for. Watching, reading and waiting is not for sissies.
RGS, New Mexico

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Rogene Stryker, Albuquerque, N.M. — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:33:55 GMT

Clinton's taking responsibility

CJ — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:35:05 GMT

FYI if memory serves me, in the Iowa Democratic Caucus, in a non-incumbent year, the winner has gone on to be the nominee in '72, 76, 84, '00 and '04. The only non-incumbent years where the nominee didn't win in Iowa were '88 and '92. So the Iowa Caucus is a good hargbinger of who the nominee will be. But, the only Democratic Caucus winner to win the November election in a non-incumbent year was Jimmy Carter in '76. Go Dems!!

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Travis, Chicago — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:40:22 GMT

All I say is this, I am an African American, 17 yr. old male and I am supporting Hillary Clinton. I am a resident of Illinois and I have seen more of Obama than probably anyone else. He is an outstanding politician, but he is inexperienced. We have to realize that. I don't really understand where the hate for her comes from. I listen to kids my age, who know nothing nor remember anything from the past Clinto admin. bash her. When I ask them why, they can't give me a real reason. They take their lead from small soundbites from the media and they really don't try and learn about her. They are caught up in the Obama fad. I would love to see a black president, but I think many people don't realize that we are on the verge of a recession, the mess of the illegal war in Iraq, the possible political breakdown of the Middle East, and many domestic problems that plague our country. I don't want someone who is not experienced in administrating and leading. He only served in the State Senate and 3 years in the U.S. Senate.

I ask those who are on this board attacking her: how are we helping our party by doing what the republicans are already going to do in the General? A lot of people say that her and her husband have always turned to negative attacks against their enemies.....what politician hasn't? Obama said at the beginning of his campaign that he would not use negative attacks. He has reneged on that promise as well. We have to fairly judge by the SAME STANDARDS. Whoever the nominee is we will support, but we weaken our party by the ridiculous attacking. But New Hampshire is Hillary's! I hope she wins and wins BIG!!! I'm ready for experience that fosters change.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Travis, Chicago — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:08:30 GMT

Another thing people forget is that this whole "change" agenda is a bit naive on Obama's part. People need to realize that despite all of the "change" rhetoric, if Obama is elected president, he still had to conform to the Washington system. He will be utterly destroyed politically if he walks into the Oval Office talking about, "I'm going to change this place around...a total 360!" It won't happen. I always wonder what change he is going to bring. I say this because he uses this phrase to differentiate himself from Sen. Clinton. They have a voting record that is almost 95% the same. What change can he bring? They are all talking about the same issues with very similar solutions....so I don't get it.

People are caught up in his speaking ability and not substance. People attack Hillary for not being specific when she talks about her policy but Obama rarely goes into detail about his policy and all he has to do is say change and he gets a standing ovation. This honeymoon period will not last when he heads to Washington to deal with "them" (the Washington Establishment)

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Brian Willaims, Dothan, Alabama — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:54:33 GMT

Ok everyone. Hillary is clearly the only person who can do this. Once people engage with their head as well as their heart, they will see that she has been around, doing what she does so well, for a really long time. She has been fighting for change her whole life. She truly cares about people and their problems, way beyond the elegant, positive Tony Robbins inspired lipservice provided by Obama. The media needs to stop giving him a pass and investigate what he has really DONE, and what he has actually voted for.

Clinton's taking responsibility

Bob Orland — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:16:00 GMT

Wow - someone in Hillary's campaign has been busy posting here this morning. You getting a little nervous are you?

Clinton's taking responsibility

DesertStormVet, IL — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:06:56 GMT

In response to Travis from Chicago:
When you grow up and are able to see thing's in the "BIG" picture then you will understand. If you support Hillary and believe in her "experience" then tell me just what has she done that has given her so much experience? The answer is she can't give detail's because she hasn't got the proof of good judgement that comes with that experience. Everything that she mention's is vague and brief becausethe detail's are locked up in the Clinton Library so no one can see it until after the election's are done, conveniently! Don't you find this very questionable on her part? If you wanted to brag about all of your experience wouldn't you show proof of it and let everyone see it for themselves? She can't because it isn't there to work in her favor. Negative, close-minded thinking is how this country got in this situation with President Bush. The people are letting their voice be heard that we don't want the "status quo" anymore and change will happen.