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Kym — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:17:32 GMT

Congratulations to Senator Clinton but I must admit I am still impressed with Obama, weeks ago they had him 20pts behind, for him to come in second and a very close second, in itself is a big thing for me. So congratulations to Senator Obama as well!!!

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Marbw — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:18:52 GMT

How often does the exit or any other polls differ so drastically from the vote counts? Someone mentioned Diebold upthread. I have also noticed some new machines in my polling place(made me uneasy).
Assuming that the actual votes were accurate, I never truly trusted these polls showing Barack Obama ahead by 10-13 points. NH was and is McCain/Clinton country. It was a red state until recently.
The Shaheens still have clout there.
The media started talking about 'comeback kid' a while back.
Bill Clinton's stranglehold on my Democratic party will be its ultimate destruction. He cost us congressional seats during the 90's, and will continue to do so. Democrats get this knee-jerk 'DEFEND THE CLINTONS' reaction everytime they are perceived to be under fire(I know because I was like that until this campaign cycle).
The Clinton's were already popular among Dem women, but I truly believe that the 'tearing' up put her over the top. The media(and some bloggers) mocking her afterward gave her the extra sympathy votes.
Bill Clinton's comments about risking(tinge of his Sister Soulja moment) helped her in NH. It will be her demise in states with AA population(esp during the general election). Black people are watching the Clintons. They are listening to his CODED comments(fairy tale/naive/rookie/drug dealer). I have heard AA calls on CSPAN, where this just might swing some vote to Repub(especially if it end up being Huckabee who did attract over 40% AA votes in Arkansas).
Although Barack Obama is and will not play that card, others have and will.
Finally, the ROCK STAR label by the media made me cringe. It played into the Clinton's fluff meme. They constantly mention Dean(youth vote) and Barack in the same breath. Some on other blogs do the same thing.
Barack Obama speaks to all age groups. The ironic thing is that it was Barack Obama's community 'get out the vote project' during the 90's that delivered Illinois for Bill Clinton's election. I guess Obama was not so naive when he and Clinton travelled together.
UNLESS SHE(GOD FORBID) GETS AN INFUSION OF NEW VOTERS IN THE GENERAL, SAY HELLO REPUB PRESIDENT(AA will go for Huckabee). IF HER CAMPAIGN KEEPS THIS CRAP UP(ATTACKING BARACK OBAMA)her prospects are getting slimmer and slimmer.

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David Evans, — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:25:43 GMT

What serious analysis of the polling and tracking numbers is being conducted? Brokaw's hypothesis that the New Hampshire voters were voting for more time for further deliberation is absurd. Voters vote for or against something, not for more time for others to make up their minds. There must be something in the numbers, exit polling, etc., that can explain the surprising outcome. For example, how many new registrations for first time voters were recorded in the days leading up to the primary? I am not not necessarily suggesting fraud, only that there must surely be a rational explanation for the uniform inaccuracy of the polling.

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beau seamus — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:26:00 GMT

TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR MANY OF US. I DON'T KNOW HILLARY, BUT SOMEHOW SHE KNOWS MANY OF US. 'GOODHEARTED WOMAN' by BOXCAR WILLIE. LISTEN TO IT BEFORE YOU COMMENT.

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cris, fort worth texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:26:39 GMT

Well....am I going to be a southern mamma for Obama...or part of the army behind the first woman?

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Jack Whitaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:26:42 GMT

I watched with both amazement and disappointment last night when Chuck Todd played the race card in explaining why Obama didn't win and why the pundits called it wrong. Come on, the reason Clinton won was becaue the independents broke to McCain and Clinton, not McCain and Obama, plus she held the base and pulled in most of the women. For Todd to play the race card is despicable, and smears the good reputation of the people of New Hampshire. He should be fired.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:27:47 GMT

Just a small point: Obama and Edwards did not gang up on Senator Clinton - John Edwards tried to ally himself with Senator Obama's message of change by attacking Senator Clinton. Big difference.

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Vivian Fauntleroy, Largo, MD — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:32:28 GMT

Ms. Clinton, on more than one occasion, made much about the double standard she preceived being applied to her as opposed to Obama and Edwards. So tell this 70-year old African American woman who marched for civil and women's rights why its all right for Ms. Clinton to play the gender card, teary-eyed and all. Had Mr. Obama played the race card in any way, shape, form or fashion, he would have been roundly excoriated and lost standing as a viable candidate.

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Beachdog, Coasting — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:32:37 GMT

"Her face is cracked from smiling,
All the fears that she's been hiding,
And it seems pretty soon ev'rybody's gonna know.
And her voice is sore from shouting,
Cheering winners who are losing,
And she worries if their days are few
And soon they'll have to go." -Led Zeppelin, 1970

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Louis — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:38:12 GMT

It's 8:15 in the morning and as I sit here today about watching the news of last night and today I find myself at the American people and their to refusal to be pigeonholed by the pollsters, the commentators and many people here on this blog.

It comes down to this.....NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING.....The folks here who support Barack Obama....I can respect that completely-the man is brillant, eloquent and someone who can look to the future.

For the Hillary Clinton supporters you have a woman will can stand with with him in many respects. And spite of what has been about here she is not a robot....we have all had people like her in our families-the ones that never show emotion in public

Many of you don't like her for whatever reason....but if she wins she's ours. Same with Barack Obama....there are folks who don't like him as well...same rule applies if he wins.

But I give them both credit for ONE MAJOR THING-they have awakened the Democratic party and its supporters and that is HOW we can and will win this election. You see the crowds for both of them-youth and idealism CAN combine with wisdom and experince.

That is what we MUST strive to do in the days and months to come. For whoever wins the nomination the other candidate's supporters CAN NOT & MUST NOT on the fence anymore.

There can't any boo-hooing of any kind.....We have to stand together because if we don't guys like Rush will be right with thier comments of "we can't support our own-how do we expect them right to run the country."

The bottom line here,folks is this......We get a Democratic president in 2008 and a Democratic Congress or we watch the Reps roll again....because don't be fooled here. They can win.

I'm a black male and a Democrat-have been one all my life;.....and no matter who we support in 2008....there is one thing for sure.

We have to stand with them. No matter who they are. And who knows - they might surprise you when they get into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:40:07 GMT

Obama got the two biggest unions in Nevada to back him up. Hillary's team has confessed to giving Obama South Carolina.....

This is going to be a long fight to the end...

At some point, Hillary will have another moment where she will have to decide if it is worth it to continue the campaign...

But something tells me she won't have a New Hampshire to bail her out...

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SHIRLEY METCALF LOWELL, AR. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:42:48 GMT

I am theilled to know the people of N.H. voted with their heads. I think they realized they were voting for a president. Not the most popular kid in class.
BUT
Chriss Matthew's is such a poor looser he is playing the race card, which is totally unfair.
AND
Did you all hear? He thinks the white voters lied in N.H.
He said they spoke with a forked-tongue (sick).

The voters lied and C. mathew's cried

msnbc isn't all bad!!!
Norh O'donnel (probably misspelled-sorry)
gave a real good break down on why voters chose Hillary. She didn't spin a yarn. Good for her.

THANK YOU
sHIRLEY

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Sandy Rademaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:43:01 GMT

Looks like Hillary's tearful Oparah moment outdid Obama's real Oparah moments.

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Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:46:46 GMT

Stand up America, it's your country ! hillaryclinton.com

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HP Boston — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:48:52 GMT

OH MY GOD.... you people are still try to analyze this to death with exit POLLS. Give it up, very few to no one ever tells a poll what they think or who they voted for.

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Ed Southampton Mass. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:54:50 GMT

A moist I and Bill to win over the ladies.Just as I had read the voters favor status quo and as the Clintons dip into social security again those who voted for them will have the teary eye when retirement comes and they have to keep working to pay for their manditory health insurance.I advise you to check now that medicare is not free.

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Charles, New York — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:00:29 GMT

It appears that deciet and defimation continue to be what works in American politics; last night hope succumbed to more of the same. It is a very sad day for America.

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chris thomas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:01:54 GMT

I sat in utter disbelief, not at the outcome of the New Hampshire vote, but at the utter lack of insight brought forth by the pundits on MSNBC and other cable news outlets after the vote on Tuesday nite. I believe the polling by Zogby, Gallup, Marist and others were correct on Monday nite. However, Hillary's victory was forged on the network morning news shows and cable news outlets on Tuesday morning. All of these shows featured repeated prime morning segments showing Hillary's emotional moment, and personal interviews where she was able to attack Obama's lack of experience and flip flopping with no counter arguments made. In addition, there were segments featuring Bill Clinton's emotional diatribe infatically dismissing any legitimacy to Barack Obama's qualifications and experience to be president, again with no counter arguments presented. Nora Odonnel presented exit poll data that showed, Hillary got 71 percent of the vote from people who thought experience was most important. Whereas Obama got 5 percent. This disparity is very significant and was not indicated to this extent prior to Tuesday's vote. It was only during exit polling the day of the vote, was this disparity revealed. Moreover, Hillary captured an overwhelming amount of the women vote because of repeated news segments showing her emotional breakdown and personal attacks from pundits. Again, this indicates the effectiveness of the news segments that were aired Tuesday morning and all day on the cable news shows. The Obama campaign made a terrible error in not anticipating this would happen on election day, by not having Barack and his people available for counter arguments.

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Todd, Vicksburg, Mich. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:03:40 GMT

Thank God the New Hampshire voters are smart!! All Barack Obama says in his speeches is:
Change, Change, Change, Change, Hope, Hope, Hope, Hope, Change, Change, Hope, Hope, Dr. King, Change, Change, Change, Hope, Hope, Hope, Fired up, Ready to go!
It's going to take more than a motivational speech to get me to jump on that bandwagon! At least Hillary is covering all the issues in her speeches! She's ready to Lead!! Change will automatically come unless Mitt Romney gets voted in! I'm voting for Experience with PROVEN results!!

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steven — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:11:01 GMT

I think we should not inject race, or racial bias into this process. I am an african american who believes that strongly. Barack Obama enjoys tremendous support from all AMERICANS.

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jaysin Ulysses Willis; sebastian. FL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:12:42 GMT

Again women did rally behind Clinton here and it is a race based on popularity. That is what electing a president is. Vote fror the person who has the chance to beat the guy I do not like, not the one that can do teh right thing when in office. That is why most persons do not vote for third party canidates. You guys are kidding yourself thinking Clinton is the best, look at NYS. Since she has been there is has gone down hill. I never thought I would see NY get so bad. Now you want her to run the country, and I thought we wanted something better then what we have now.

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Looking for the Truth — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:13:16 GMT

Hey, hey, hoe, hoe who's laughing now. I guess the voters decided that the Media wasn't going to be the ones who decided for the people. No experience and a simple word "change" along with no one asking exactly what that means or what is he really for may be good enough for the media, but the people aren't going to let this guy go unchallenged. It’s about time someone said “where’s the beef”, and wait “I’m not letting an immature generation who base their unrealistic view of the world through the Colbert Report or John Stewart show decide the fate of this great country. PS - Chris Matthews sucks.

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Donald Newton — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:21:16 GMT

As a democrat I try and vote for the best person for the job. Barack Obama keeps saying he was against the war in Iraq as a state senator. So was I as a disabled veteran. Does that make me a foreign policy leader. "NO" So why does he keep saying it. In my best judgement Hillary Clinton is the only democrat canidate out there that could step in as commander in chief. Remember George Bush all he has was 4 years as govenor and look what has happened to the world. Always beware of young men who makes false promises and cant back them up. I havent heard yet what his plan is for the middle class and the poor but Edwards and him keeps talking about it. Yes people might like him and Oprah Winfey campaigned for him but does that make him smart in foreign policy or recession that is fixing to hit this country."NO" He may have the gift of gab but dont be fooled by wolves in sheeps clothing. So Im saying vote with your mind and not with your heart and you will vote for Hillary Clinton or we may wind up in worse trouble than we are already in.

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Craig Thomas, Murphy, TX — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:24:04 GMT

The bottom line is that Hillary Clinton won, Barack O'Bama came in a close second. Why this happened is because of the way New Hampshire Democrats voted. The "reasons" for this result can be over-analyzed and scrutinized forever. But it won't make a difference. Chris Matthews and most of the people in the media are incompetent fools. They seem to treat the viewing publics as if we are idiots. I am not swayed by anything they say, I try to use critical analysis before believing anything the press says. I think either Clinton or O'Bama would be good for our country. I believe both are honorable individuals who would do the best they can as President. A ticket with both candidates would be amazing. The reality of it is, whoever is elected President, must work within the laws and realities of the Unitied States. The last 7 years of the Bush Administration's total disregard for the rule of law and the Constitution's balance of power edit can not go on. Clinton/OBama in '08 (or OBama/Clinton)

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Roz Miller, Nursing instructor San Diego, CA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:27:46 GMT

Obama is a brilliant man with a Phd, 8 years in the state senate, civil rights lawyer, a teacher of the Constitution and at least 20 years of living in various cultures and countries helping people to better their lives. We have the finest man in the country with the knowledge and strength to take on this battle to fix the mess our country is in. When he shows his face in the rest of the world THEY will know we made a change and our future and dignity is in the right new hands. They will respect what we say. If we send the same old faces with the same old adgendas out into the world to fix the mess we will find ourselves sitting in that mess for 4 or 8 more years. America wake up--all human beings are 99.9% exactly alike. Science proves it. The color of the skin has nothing to do with the brain inside the head or the heart. That is upbringing, culture, and stupidity. This is 2008--please look to the future of our country or we will be sending thousands more of our children to an early death. We cannot make war any longer. These old men and women who approve war for the young (not their children just ours) just so they can get richer are not entitled to the power and beauty of our country or the life we could have living in peace with others in the world. The idea that you can kill people to force democracy on them is ludacrious and no one is going to change to be like us with the example we are putting forth as a democracy in this way. Wake up! Wake up before it is too late.

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Dave C, New York, NY — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:28:39 GMT

The enormous different between polling estimates and final results in yesterday's NJ primary leaves me with two questions. First ... earlier in the day, I believe it was David Schuster that reported a Clinton rally was full of people brought in from out of state, and that the parking lot was full of cars with out-of-state license-plates. Where were these people on primary day?

Second ... it was reported that some polling locations were running out of ballots, and didn't have enough ballots for the number of expected voters. What efforts were made to ensure those participating in this primary were legally allowed to participate?

While increased voter turnout is healthy for democracy, I hope that a close look is taken into whether these two events were in any way connected.

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Betty McDuffie, Longwood, FL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:29:55 GMT

I am a registered Independent and has always been a strong Hillary supporter;I voted for Bill Clinton twice ...but after his personal attacks against Obama when things seemed to be going against Hillary leads me to revisit my choices.

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matt jamison rahway nj — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:30:52 GMT

IT"S THE VOICE STUPID
Okay, Obama found the visionay voice thing with the "been to the mountain speach" and probably voted "present" up there. Huckabee found the burning Xmas tree minus the Mormon Tabenical Choir. McCain found Gillagan escapes war island and gets beautiful Ginger.And now Ladies and Gentleman ..Hillary . yet again discovers the wife beatin and cheatin tied to the rail tracks by those bad bad men as the foil guys and Thanks Chris for the rope HA!. Yes, Elizabeth I know your chemo is real but your husband's haircut$ have blunted your wheel chair testimony. So Anyway,America let the best Emotional candidate win. Its brillant and its works,

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Phallus Maximus, SLC, UT — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:31:53 GMT

Ha did anyone see 'The Simpsons' last sunday? Lol They did a great Dennis Kucinich gag

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Julie Harris — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Hmmm, a blond woman cries and gets her way. Gee, never heard of such a thing. I have seen that all of my life. Pity.

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Enrique, Chicago, IL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:36:30 GMT

Hillary remains a highly polarizing figure. Not only does the American electorate have strong feelings about her, but Democratic voters are not convinced about her chances of winning a general election. Should the voters of NV and SC risk sending her to the general election? I wouldn't take that chance.

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Dcortez, Houston, Texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:37:43 GMT

Hillary is heavy on the "hope" and light on the "experience" in my view. She has worked for nothing. All has been given to her by Bill. Where would she be without him and all of "his" hard work.

I'm beginning to think "independant" is code word for a naive and gullible simpleton.

One good lie from Romney and one good cry from Hillary went a long way in swaying our friends from NH.

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Steve Kennedy Belmont Ms. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:39:58 GMT

Folks I haven't read all the postings but I can tell you if they did not talk about Evangelical women they failed to tell the whole story. The reason Barak won in Iowa was that Evangelical women are not going to pull the lever for Hillary. They can not accept a women in charge. It is contrary to their beliefs. New Hampshire has a tiny poplulation of Evangelical women. They do not struggle with a vote for Hillary. Watch what happens as the race moves back into states where Evangelical women make up a larger population. Hillary has to have Florida and California for a chance. She will lose in Texas. Watch South Carolina. It should be good indicator

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Remo Gwaldabi Edwardsville, IL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:41:30 GMT

Polls are about as accurate as the weather forecasts..generally good, but sometimes horribly wrong with dramatic consequence. Lesson here is use your head..make your own decisions by talking with real people you actually know to make your choices and to hell with the pundits.

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Sue - Texas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:41:31 GMT

Is there one piece of legislation in the last two years that has Obama's name on it? What did he sponsor? What did he bring to the floor over his signature? In Illinois, why did he make so many "present" votes? What happened to voting your beliefs?

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J, Alfieri, Plymouth Mass — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:42:32 GMT

What the results in NH prove is that the endless speculation and predictions by media pundits and political analysts is a big, giant waste of air time and paper. These purveyors of conventional wisdom do a running play-by-play based on a game that exists only in their own heads by reading, sometimes dubious, polls like tea leaves.

Yet, even now, they continue, after being proven to be the frauds they are, reading more polls and speculating about what (or what piece of soundbite, video, did we show - Dean scream, Hillary tearing up) might have changed the voters' minds from what the wise pundits thought they were thinking to how they voted. Maybe the voters did not change their minds. Maybe the pundits had no clue what they were thinking. Thanks, New Hampshire. I don't like all your choices, but at least they are yours. I hope voters in the remaining primary states make up their minds without paying any attention to those who are making big money turning our democratic process into a game show.

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Joe, TN — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:46:28 GMT

Barack Obama… please… how could any American actually vote for someone educated from the ground up outside of the United States??? don't underestimate the power of a child's upbringing before age 12 and it's impact on the way the view things their whole life... he's not even patriotic enough to salute the flag when the National Anthem is playing… the next time you attend an event where the National Anthem is played look around and count the few people who do not salute the flag… the Flag represents every ancestor you and I have who have lost their life for that Flag… Mr Oh-Bomba may be a great person, but his childhood and lack of patriotism, make me question what his real agenda would be if elected to the White House… I'm sure change is a good word to use… I'm just not sure what kind of change it would be… I am not sure who I am voting for… I like Clinton and Huckabee, both are leaders who will lead this country forward… but I know I am not voting for Oh-Bomba, Thompson, McCain, Romney, or the cross-dressing New Yorker…

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John Koehler — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:51:43 GMT

Hillary is a big cry baby and her yelling about all her experience makes me sick. I'm a democrat that will support Obama, Edwards or Richardson, but never that witch.

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John Koehler — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:52:03 GMT

Hillary is a big cry baby and her yelling about all her experience makes me sick. I'm a democrat that will support Obama, Edwards or Richardson, but never that witch.

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Suzy Patil , FranklinPark, N.J — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:52:52 GMT

Congrats! N.H.voters for voting your hearts &mind and not be influenced by the news media. The American people stand to lose big time if the news folks start to push one candicate over the others. MSNBC is guilty of this. Chris Mathews should be ashamed of himself, he is now trying to bring the race card into the picture, it helps no one candicate. Please American voters, don't be swayed by insinuating messages by anyone. You have a great voting system, let it run it's course, and may the best man or woman win. GOOD LUCK!,

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Annette — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:54:27 GMT

I think Obama has are interrest at heart. Its time for change. WE as pepole we need someone in there who will do the job the right way!

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Lance-SF — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:54:32 GMT

Is anyone else puzzled that the candidate of extensive experience and accomplishments has only now "found her voice"?

And is there any doubt that if something else goes wrong in her campaign, that voice will change yet again?
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Mark, S - NC

I must say that this is an intriguing take on it that no doubt has validity. I watched the "tear event" a couple of times and was genuinely moved by it; it "felt" quite sincere and authentic.... then we go back to a known history of "plants".... and you see the possibilities. Then we go to the "iron my pants" incidents..... and again we remember a history of "plants".... and again the rabid abortion protesters at Obama's event.... and yes, back to recent history.

I honestly am not coming down on one side of this or the other but, I do feel strongly enough about it to voice the doubts formed by the above thought processes and Mark S' contentions/questions above. I am an Obama supporter till the end but, I do also admire much of who Senator Clinton is ideologically and am prepared to support her so, this is not outright Clinton-bashing.... But, I do see it as a valid possiblity; that all of this was staged to fire up the women vote. The results last night are so suddenly at such great odds not only with Iowa's results but, also with what several polls were saying in the days immediately preceeding the vote.

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Kirit, Detroit, MI — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:54:34 GMT

No it was not tears! It was getting the already decided Democrats out to vote in large numbers that made it for Clinton. Pundits are again giving too much to emotions and dramatics.

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S.K.M. Mass — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:59:39 GMT

What Barack Obama needs to do,
First and foremost, use New Hampshire. Polls made people arrogant and convinced that Obama would win no matter if a thousnad people show up or not. Unfortunately, many thousands figured it was not necessary to show up. I'm talking to you, my fellow youngings!
Secondly, fight back with that counter-punch. The Clinton camp continues to throw weak jab after weak jab every day. Hit back, defend yourself but don't demean yourself. Don't let them throw mailers all over New Hampshire criticizing you on abortion and taxes. Don't let them claim you weren't always against the war, which was a fairytale in and of itself. Don't let two of her surrogates claim in two days that you are commonly compared to JFK and RFK while saying in the same sentence, "but they were shot and killed." Don't let them compare you to Bush while Hillary brings up the possibility of you not being ready for a terrorist attack that she predicts will happen on the day you take office.
Third, don't be afraid to distance yourself from John Edwards. He sent women to Hillary because of what he said after Teargate.
Fourth, don't be afraid to point a finger at the media. They only discussed the first half of the Teargate video, not the second half when she was choking up while saying everyone but her is not only wrong but not ready. They portrayed the NH debate as being a tag-team attack from you and Edwards against Hillary, even though only Edwards and Hillary were attacking anyone.
Fifth, keep up everything else that you're doing.

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Merry, Bellingham WA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:05:48 GMT

Joe from TN: America's ignorance speaks. Let's hope that isn't the majority or we will see Zero change.

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Althusius, Dallas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:06:13 GMT

Chris Mathews on Morning Joe called the voters in New Hampshire liars and racists because Hilary won. It is becoming abundantly clear that voting should be restricted to journalists, political pundits and the Israel lobby.

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Debbie Duluth, Minnesota — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:08:44 GMT

I watched your coverage of the election last evening. It was amazing to me that some of your announcers were puzzled by the response to Hillary Clinton’s show of emotion. Hopefully you can pass this along to Chris Matthews who appeared particularly clueless.

For the past 20 years Hillary Clinton has been in the national media. She has shown strength beyond compare almost to the point of being unreal to other American women. While we all admire her for this, we also needed to see that she is somehow human like the rest of us. The media makes it ridiculously hard for any woman to be herself. All professional and career women know that the rules for us are different than the rules for men given the same circumstances. We are supposed to never let our emotions show. Therein lies the subtle discrimination in this country which has existed for years. It is ok to be a business woman as long as you follow the men’s rules. It is not acceptable to be a “human” in business and especially not in politics. The women of New Hampshire are sending a message to Hillary and to America. It is ok to be yourself. We will support you as yourself and not just as what the media thinks you should be – that is why she found her voice yesterday, that is why she won and that is why some of the press has such a hard time figuring it out.

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THE UNADULTERATED TRUTH — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:14:40 GMT

Good win for Sen. Clinton. Mostly because we cannot crown the nominee based upon the votes of 1% of the electorate, and it was good to see you ARE human. The debate needs to continue, and when all is said and done, the people need to galvanize behind the nominee. I am highly dissapointed in my favorite president to date with comments like "the biggest fairy tale he's ever seen." when describing the Obama campaign. Mr. President, it is no bigger fairy tale than when you ran in 1992, support your wife, but shame on you for not showing any more class than that. John Edwards, hang in there and keep the debate honest.

On to the Republicans...
John McCain is the only qualified republican running. Unfortunately, old enough to die of very natural causes before the end of his first term. Check his running mate carefully, as they will be slightly closer than a heartbeat away.
Huckabee is a nice guy, but not sure about his overall ability.
Fred Thompson...somebody please check for a pulse.
Ron Paul....Ridalin my friend....Ridalin. Actually has some solid stances, but comes off way too squirrely..gives people the willies.
Mitt Romney...The biggest PHONEY ever!!!
Rudi Guliani... has NO platform other than he was mayor of a city that got attacked on 911. Guess Marion Barry would be a good candidate on that premise. What a JOKE!

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Chris Nashville TN — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:46:17 GMT

Dear Women:
I am concerned with reports that women are voting for Hillary just because they are supporting a women. As a woman this concerns me greatly. This is no time for women to gather on a gender race. This is OUR COUNTRY! Women fought to have the right to vote and it is our OBLIGATION to respect their sacfifice. Not only am I a woman but a divorced women with 3 children. To those women who are in my shoes tell me how Ms. Clinton can support us or know what it is like to have to choose between food, gas or healthcare. Even if you have healthcare the co-payments add up. Most of the canidates don't know what its like to be without money, without a father, or to be a single parent. Barack Obama knows. He has small children that have to inherit this country too. I know as a Veteran how important Iraq is, what it is like to be away from loved ones. Soldiers care more about their families being taking care of while they are deployed and being able to come home and support them when they are relieved of their duties. I can't believe all their sacrifice and deaths don't deserve for all AMERICANS to take the RESPONSIBILITY OF VOTING SERIOUSLY! Please America, this is no JOKE for any of us. Don't vote Gender Wars, Don't vote against someone because of the color of their skin. In the military were taught we all bleed red. We are one no matter the color of our skin. To leave no one behind. Eveyone talks about the Iraq war but are blind to the big picture. We do need CHANGE We do need to BELIEVE that our COUNTRY can regein the awesome POWER it once had. THIS IS NO TIME NOT TO UNITE AS AMERICANS TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR COUNTRY OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES AND OUR WORLDS ENVIRONMENT! If we should have learned anything from 911 it is that tears are clear and blood is red and every American shed both on September 11 and that same UNITY must take place again!

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Gordon Brewer, Santa Barbara, California — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:47:46 GMT

I support Edwards but I could vote for any of the Democratic candidates, and even some Republicans. I got caught up in the excitement of the Obama wave but then I was unexpectedly overcome with generational sorrow when it looked like Obama for certain. I'm two months older than Hillary and it is painful to imagine our generation turning over the reins with George Bush as the last best leader we had to offer. I'd like us to leave the world a bit better than we found it.

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julie hogle, pulaski ny — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:49:06 GMT

Women must sit at the table...on (and of) thier own accomplishments. Women must go head-to-head with male opponents to prove their ability, skills, and knowledge; no tears, no sympathy, no "stop picking on her" mentality...I am sadly discouraged. Can anyone say Christine Todd-Whitman, Barbara Boxer or Olympia Snow? A Clinton victory means nothing-it's all about her and it's all about Bill. As a New Yorker, I have seen Clinton in action and believe me it wasn't for waitresses and single Moms. She's a corporate guru and will placate any millionaire at taxpayers expense to advance her place in His-story. Her "new voice" is a facade...I don't remember her cracking when Monica came into the picture - that moment should of been the time for heartfelt mourning - her husband was willing to jeopardize his CHILD'S and America's stability for what...not much. Does America really need the re-run....now? Let's not have amnesia now...NAFTA anyone?

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michael mccann, Santa barbara, Cal. — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:56:53 GMT

Billary's (that is not a typo-he is the one who will again run this country if he gets his wife elected-do we want more Monica's in the oval office?)victory speech says it all: "I found my voice yesterday". I thought she was the experienced candidate? If she is so experienced, why is she still trying to find a "voice"? The answer is irrefutable: she will adopt whatever "voice" she thinks will get her elected. That is not leadership-that is pure political opportunism and power mongering. She flip flops from the "experienced" candidate to the "change" candidate after losing in Iowa. That is what has been wrong with our politial system for so long, and will continue if she is elected.

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Sara, Hillsboro — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:58:47 GMT

Just because Sen. Clinton is a woman doesnt mean she deserves to be President. That seems to be the only thing that can be addressed, Even in NH I dont believe she showed great promise to be a good candidate for President. Sen. Obama on the other hand is the exact opposit.

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k, seattle, wa — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:59:19 GMT

i'm a mamma for obama too but i do love hillary as well and i'm okay with her getting NH because it shows people are listening and voting with their heads. not only that but i know a lot of women, older women even more want to see a women president and that is playing a role here as it should. this is an exciting election and i think it's great but i hope my man gets the nom in the end because i think he can bring us together as a country more than she will be able too unfortunately because a lot of republicans don't like her a LOT and i worry that could be a problem in the final race. we can't afford another republican president this time around and one thing obama is wonderful at is reaching across the aisles. i'm hearing and reading over and over again how many independents and republicans like obama and are willing to vote for him. thats HUGE and exactly what we need in this country at this time. i will say i don't like how the clintons have gotten negative and nasty even though and i hope that this win will help them realize that is why she got it and will refrain more from that. lets discuss issues and lets start discussing more what they will DO and i mean lets see some real details from these candidates; they are both too smart to not really show us so i hope that is what we'll start seeing more of. but congrats to hillary and hey; obama didn't lose by much thats for sure so its nice to see that it isn't over by a long shot. fun times are ahead for those of us really enjoying the game!! :) i will say i thought the moment was real too so i'm not gonna get in that it was a fake planned tears thing by the way; i just don't want to think that she's that calculating if she ends up being our nominee in the end

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Cheryl, Hudson, NH — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:02:45 GMT

Just because you are in a position of potentially great power, to show emotion does not make you weak, it makes you human. Mrs. Clinton showing emotion does not lessen her integrity, her character, he intelligence, or her drive to change things for the better in this country. If anything, I would say it greatens her integrity and character. I'm sure past presidents and hopefuls alike had to hold back their emotions during campaigns, "State of the Union" addresses, etc. Maybe they even showed a tiny bit of emotion and let their guard down a little also. At times, that is quite evident by the inflection in their voice and body language. They are only human too. So, its okay for a man to show a little emotion, but not a woman?? Come on. I think she was 100% sincere in her emotions and I respect her for being able to be "human" in front of the country and media. She had honest emotions there and I feel that they match the honesty in her character. Also, it shows that she is genuinely concerned about the state of affairs in this country and not just faking it. Us women can fake lots of things ... but concerning our emotions ... you can't fake those and they come from the heart. Kudos to you Hillary, for having concern and a heart.

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k, seattle, wa — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:03:53 GMT

i wanted to say that i wasn't happy with some of obamas comments today on the Today show though. he needs to really not get political on us now and play to his strenghts; which are, speaking common sense to the voters and really come out with some details things he's gonna do to show that the experience thing don't matter.

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Greg, New Hampshire — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:05:18 GMT

Some of you may ask, "if Obama has experience, why isn't he defending himself?" How do you defend yourself as a minority without being falsely accused in the eyes of america for one thing or another? Sometimes it is best to do NOTHING than to be tried trying to escape another. The honest question that EVERY american should ask themselves at this point is; If a black man opens his mouth to defend is intelligence, how many americans will be willing to judge, accuse and condemn him? How many are truly willing to listen? How many Americans will still try to be fair in their heart and views of him? How many americans will not hold any form of bias against him? How many americans will be just as candid as they want to be seen?

If you can say that you would be sincere in all these cases, then why not let him know that! Why not truly break down the barriers and let him know that we are truly willing to be fair, honest and not see color? For this, I can understand why he chooses his words and actions wisely. There is so much nonesense going around that it is unbelieveable. Singled out by Hillary and slung through the mud. I give him this; he never disrepected her position, never insulted her intelligence or experience and never shown any form of major disregard for Hillary. What has she done in return accept try to demean him (even with the use of lies). Why haven't she done this to Edwards? Or, McCain? or any of the other candidates that is still running neck and neck? What is it about Obama? She denies his changes or calls them lies! Even though some of the most credible news papers and sources have confirmed that Obama HAS pushed bills through legislature, she continues to dwell on "inexperience" as though he is stupid or has never been successful with a bill.. I think he has already won in my eyes because he is holding good composure with all of this discriminating mud slinging that obviously is pointed RIGHT at HIM!! And still, he hasn't demonstrated one bit of slander in return for what she has thrown out.

Experience? What experience? Judge her by her own law... The universal health care bill is still open because she never had what it takes to get THAT job done! Of all the people that has PROVEN she lacks experience; tell it to the person that holds a defeated bill. Hillary Clinton... Such nerve trying to undermind someone else while true failure sits in the palm of her OWN hands.... To claim she has "skills" on the basis of her husband being a former President is basically saying that she gets the seat without having to fight and earn it like the rest of the candidates! If the american people are willing to persecute Obama, then they should be no less aggressive to Hillary or any one of the other candidates!

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B. Turner, Neosho, Missoouri — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:08:48 GMT

Look people. I'm registered as an independant, but as a lower middle class citizen all my life who has worked since the age of 13, I'm sick to death of the Republicans. The money party. The only times in my 57 years my family has even come CLOSE to doing better than breaking even was when a Democrat was in office.

I think this country is ready for change all right. STOP the lobbyists; STOP the lying; STOP the spending for things that don't help the backbone of this country..;STOP the unfair tax loopholes & let everyone pay 10% of their gross BEFORE all the loopholes; STOP sending our jobs overseas; STOP the corruption in Washington;GET the government back to the PEOPLE who elect the leaders.

Anyone can say they're for change. We're all for change, because the system's not working. The rich keep getting richer, and people like me never get past living from paycheck to paycheck. Trouble is, rich people don't know what that feels like. They CAN'T understand something they've never experienced. It's time for whoever gets elected to listen to the MAJORITY's problems.

I think Obama's heart is in the right place, but I don't think he has the clout to bring on the change he talks about. And as much as I hate to bring this up, I fear for the man's life. There are still zealous white supremecists in this country who will try to "remove" him...then what?

Give me Hillary..she's got the moxie to get us back on track. She's got the experience. She's got the HEART to hear what we say. Let's let a woman try, folks. Look at the mess men have gotten us into.

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The Faux Haligonian, Maine — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:08:55 GMT

Over the past two presidential elections, all I've seen is lies and deceit from aged candidates and party nominees, all of whom have "experience". "Experience" in what? Lying to the American People? We're humans, that means that we learn from mistakes, but these "experienced" presidential candidates haven't. Seeing as all we see are hollow promises that never happen. I'm a young voter, I'm still trying to put myself through college, why should I vote for the people who have been throwing away money that could help me, and MY generation through college. I have yet to see education come to forefront here, and its getting sickening to see the same ole' faces getting the same ole' cheering from the same OLD crowd.

If any presidential candidates or their campaign parties are reading this, consider what I'm about to say. You say you want a bright future for America, then look at its' younger generation, I have yet to see anything that benefits us in your campaigns. Foreign Policy? We haven't had one since the "Containment Doctrine" we used on the Soviet Union in the Cold War. Teddy Roosevelt's "walk softly with a big stick" doesn't work here, the "natives" aren't afraid of us anymore. In essence, the decisions that haven't been made, are already hurting us, those decisions could've been made by some of the candidates that are running now. Why should I listen to someone who has "experience" and only says their going to make our "future brighter".

How can people call Barack Obama "inexperienced" when he has a PH.D. Is he "inexperienced" because he hasn't been infected with the "experience" of being able lie and to deceive people properly. Which is a stained plague that has blurred everybody's visions of how our democratic system works.

If someone promises change, that is new, I'll take their word over someone who hasn't made the change I'd like to see. I respect each and every candidate, but I'm not going to vote for someone who has had their shot in Washington, and has not produced viable evidence of making a brighter future for this country, and my generation, I'm sure as heck not going to vote for them.

I've seen the "experienced" politicians tear this country to pieces for almost half of my life as a citizen of the United States. Kleenex would go out of business if we brought back the founding fathers, to see what this country has fallen into, they would spend the entire time sobbing at its' state. I'd rather see someone get a shot, who I know won't embarass this country abroad and at home, who is "inexperienced" at the lies and deceit that I've seen this country fall for, for almost two decades. Call my generation ignorant of the American past, I'm a history major, I take fact and fact only. And I don't like what I see.

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Mike Frazier — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:13:20 GMT

Believing in America, working together, bridging the political divide for the good of everyone ... These are noble and wonderful aspirations. But you also need a plan -- and, more than just a plan, you need to know how to make your plan happen.

And this is what Barack does not do. He enunciates the dream, he stirs the heart, with exceptional skill. But when we ask "How?" he changes the subject.

It's not enough to thrill your audience into waves of euphoria. It's not enough to get them all stirred up and then simply hope that a direction will magically appear in which to channel all that energy. You need more than the dream; you need a vision. And you also need to know how to make that vision reality.

There's a word that describes what Barack is doing pretty well. It's a bit crude, but it's accurate. And that word is "Obasm." Very exciting for a while; but not much to build a relationship on.

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Judy Stein, Chestertown, New York — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:14:32 GMT

Congratulations both to the voters in New Hampshire for showing that they have minds of their own and don't need to rely upon the spin of policical pundits and more importantly to Hillary Clinton, who stayed in the fight and managed to dodge the "slings and arrows". I look forward to continued success for the Clinton campaign and real change in this country.

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John, los angeles — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:21:47 GMT

All obama talks about is change, but it is full of empty promises. GOOD THING VOTERS HAVE A MIND!! and did not vote for the "popular jock in school."

Go Hillary!

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Greg, NH — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:24:01 GMT

Hi Debbie of Minnesota:
I don't exactly agree with you. I don't want to bring christian beliefs into this but, men and women were NOT exactly created the same. Everyone has emotions however, emotions can easily be the condemnation of a person if not dealt with correctly. I think men tend to understand that emotions are the vulnerability to a lack of control. It is okay to be emotional as long as they are within a controlable paremeter. Sometimes our emotions can get the best of us that we lose perspective of what is right and what is wrong. Like the mud slinging, targeting Obama, the panic and desperation. These are signs of emotions spiraling out of control!

AS a man myself and understanding how sometimes what appears as innocent people can become killers is because there is an emotion or emotions that was not effectively dealt with. Hillary had good composure until the defeat of Iowa. She based her emotions on a material uncertainty. A gesture that is uncommon in men. Even if we seem to be confident (never let them see you sweat) that doesn't mean that we are NOT a bit fearful. It is just a matter of keeping a sense of control over emotions. Look at this in return; imagine ALL of the pressure Obama must be under to be the first African-American running for the presidency. Imagine the relief he must have felt with the first victory (something like wow, the american people HAVE eliminated differences and actually accept the possibility of having a minority leader). Then, there came the defeat of New Hampshire. This could have gone several ways; he could have lost control of all his emotions and started mud slinging like Hillary or, as a diplomat, dealt with the possibilities up front and still congratulated her respectfully on the end. I think men realize and deal with certainty and uncertainty differently than women and this plays a major role in how we deal with things realistically on the end. I commend him for keeping it all together! He is a true gentleman, a good competitor (not a sore loser) and shows good diplomacy. There is no way he can lose even if he doesn't make the oval office. There is always a good way and bad way to get to where you are going; I am glad he chose the honest way... Either way, as a minority, he is going to win no matter what. And it doesn't seem to look like he is going to sacrifice his honesty and dignity just for power and the white house.

Way to go Obama! Show the world that you will be a diplomatic winner no matter what!

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Sherry Nussbaum, M.D., TX — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:31:13 GMT

I did some calculations this a.m....Obama won 123 counties and Clinton won 105 and one remains undecided with 0% of that county reported to date. Why does this make Hillary the "come back" candidate? The margin of victory for Clinton remained between 2%-3% (a substantial difference from the 9% win of Obama over Clinton in Iowa). The boring and absurd pundits and polls show only that Americans are smarter than either. We will vote with our hearts and minds. It is not a bad thing that the Democratic race was not won last night by a definitive win for Obama (although I am a very committed supporter of Obama) but rather encouraging that we will continue to see the issues discussed in more depth and to analyze who WE want to go to Washington.

A word to Clinton, please do not "use" us again by crying. Even we who support Obama "felt sorry" for you. But is this really how you want Americans to feel about you? Do you want to win votes by displaying such "despair" at any prospect now or in the future of a possible loss? You are a strong woman, show it. Don't demean yourself or us by "tearing up" about not getting what you want (or believe is your "right" after so many years in office) by crying for it. I understand that the stress of campaigning as well as not foreseeing that Obama is such a formidable opponent is frustrating, exhausting, and probably (at least it might be for me) humiliating. Even so, we want your thoughts about the issues expressed not your emotions, or at least not just your emotions. Try to be yourself and it will carry you much further than changing with the winds.

Now a word for Obama. Keep up the same kind of campaign you started and continue to demonstrate. You are inspiring and refreshing. We are listening. We are supporting you. We are donating to you. Your "losing" speech was just as beautifully honest, sincere, and eloquent as your "victory" speech. You are the "real" thing and I and many others are not discouraged by NH.

For all the candidates, a note that we Americans do not like "stump" speeches. We have heard them often now. We want to hear your voices and ideas. I know that there are always "slogans" and "themes" that all the candidates make as the "hallmarks" of their campaigns but they are somewhat distracting. This is especially true when the media and pundits keep using them to try to persuade voters whether "change" or "experience" matters most. What matters most is the issues and the difficulties that lie ahead for us and the next President. All candidates should speak from their hearts about these ISSUES and not about each other (except as it relates to the issues that we all face now and certainly will continue to face in the future). I quite frankly do not understand why anyone would want to take up the burdensome mantle that surely will rest on the shoulders of the next President but I am grateful that there are very qualified and smart candidates willing to do so!!

May the best person win, then all of America will win!!!

Sherry (Arlington, TX)

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Jimmy CHICAGO IL — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:34:07 GMT

So for those touting Hill's experience, what is it? She has been senator for 2 more years than Obama.(her only elected office) What else? A failed healthcare bill while her hubby was prez? It must have been her experience that led her to triangulate/calculate that it wouldn't look too good for her presidential ambitions if she voted against the to fight in Iraq. Hence her "bountiful" experience, or lack of judgement, led her to NOT read the NIE that refuted the reasoning for going to Iraq in the first place.

I'll take Obama's "lack of experience" over Hill's "experience" any day of the week.

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Greg, NH — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:43:00 GMT

to: S.K.M. - Mass.
I agree with your phrase "don't be afraid." Obama demonstrates a certain type of diplomacy in his character. As a successful minority myself, I know this feeling especially when you have done so much to climb to heights in this world to have it all stripped away from a misconception. That is a tough risk to take. This is america and we should be at the point that everyone can speak freely without being wrongfully judged or condemned but is that necessarily true? Look at the direct attacks from Hillary... They were belittling and demeaning. I know if I were Obama, I would have felt a bit insulted. In the place of all democracy but being stiffed by the media for not sharing pertinent information then, to be belittled as though I am an idiot by a candidate; wow! I don't know how I would have taken any of this! To me, all of it is farthest from democracy than any sitaution I have ever experienced!

Then there is the reality; being belittled by a person that claims to have "experience" but never once held the title of the United States President. How does one have experience while never doing the job? Somehow, Hillary has put herself egotistically above the rest! In the process of trying to tell the world she has 35 years experience at whatever she still hasn't defined, she is doing at the expense of making an absolute mockery of others! To me, this isn't presidential material!

To succeed at something means that it should be done without being at the expense of others; morally, ethically or otherwise. That isn't the case here; Hillary's victory came at a great cost, she repeatedly discredited and demeaned Obama!

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M Scott, Western MA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:46:49 GMT

Thanks to everyone who mentioned Chris Matthews and others of his ilk who are the ones really living in fairy land. Word is they've been hexed by the mythical lord of media hacks who has hardwired their brains to spin a candidates tearful moment, a haggard facial expression, or an unfortunate verbal misstep into pundits gold. Get out!!!George Stephanopoulas while you can!!! Its fools gold and will eventually disintegrate when exposed to the air all the rest of us breathe.

Well, at least these pundits all seem to enjoy themselves enormously roaming around in their media world, thinking that the rest of us vote on the basis of their sound bitten insight. At least they have jobs, health care, retirement plans, and money to buy food and gas so as not to distract them from capitalizing on the excitement and fun.

I, on the other hand, am the voter, the single parent, middle class, unemployed, temporarily uninsured, mother of a child with a chronic illness voter. You can be sure I'll vote for my candidate, who ideally cries inside or even visibly for others, and is moved to take action on behalf of people who are honestly attempting to support their families, stay healthy, and participate in life in a positive way.

Its not that the pundits don't understand this, but so many have seemingly ignore responsible and well researched journalism in favor of the "in your face" glib commentary. It lacks respect for the sensibilities and preferences of many, albeit not all of the viewers.

Lets give all the candidates and their families equal time, equal respect for putting themselves out there, and equal credit for participating in the democratic process.
No one is stopping any voter from doing their own homework, but in doing so, we need good, reasoned, and balanced information from those who speak to us every day in the media.

like, Diogenes

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David L. Tampa Florida (BORN IN MASS) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:03:35 GMT

Did anyone notice the HIge philospohical difference between republicans and democrats? While the USA is going into recession the rep talk of the WAR, how we exit etc. At least the dems spoke about helth care, the environment and a little on the economy. Was I the only one that saw that? Yes, N.H went with the underdog!The big papers ripping Hillary were too much! Negative reporting is NOT a way of life in N.E! Look at Romney! We need to vote the facts! WE need a democrat! SIGNED AN INDEPENDENT! I Challenge anyone to prove to me a republican can CHANGE AMERICA!

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Steve G, Santa Cruz, CA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:30:53 GMT

This is an upset for the media and pundits not Obama and Clinton; twice now. NH was a win by only 3%, which is hardly a "stunning victory" and neither campaign manager will be resting for quite a while. This is "stunning loss" for those in the business of predicting elections. Before Iowa they said, "Hilary will walk away with the nomination;" After, "she is going to loose by double digits in NH." After NH, "a stunning victory." The press is believing its own press.

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REC Altoona, PA — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:47:05 GMT

I was 15 when JFK left Hyannis for Dem Convention - and then there was Bobby - he was our hope for a better life and that was dashed.

This is the first time in so many years that there have been any signs of hope and peace - I will vote Democrat regardless, even though I do have a lot of respect for John McCain. However, I prefer Obama and Edwards - maybe as a team - I am not comfortable with Hillary and I don't know why really.

When we need to be meeting with other leaders, I want it to be someone who can talk and walk at the same time, has dignity and class, and listens - I have been so embarrassed these past 7 years that I can't stand to watch our Pres represent us......

So my vote right now is for Obama and/or Edwards

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Dumbfounded in Des Moines — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:59:53 GMT

Vivian in Maryland,
Thanks for giving voice to what so many of us are wondering this morning.

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Tracy, Los Angeles — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:12:18 GMT

Steve Kennedy you are exactly right when you mention the lack of evangelical women in New Hampshire as compared to Iowa playing a key role in Senator Clinton's victory - and I'm one of her supporters. I grew up in Oklahoma and I know all too well how evangelical women there abhore having a strong woman in charge of anything. It always baffled me but I can't deny that I saw instances of it repeatedly. Hillary Clinton will not win any state that has a strong majority of evangelical women...but that doesn't mean that, should she be the Democrats' candidate, she's going to lose the race; any state that has a strong evangelical population won't vote Democrat regardless - they've been too brainwashed at this point to vote Republican no matter what, mainly over such social issues as abortion and gay rights. So, to heck with them. All Hillary has to do is win the same states that John Kerry won plus either Ohio or one of the states that went to GWB in 2004 by the slimmest of margins and she's the next President of the United States.

I wonder if Chris Matthews can stop making sexist comments about HRC long enough to actually analyze the lack of evangelical vote as a factor in her victory? Nah...

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Kathie Porter, POrtland, OR — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:40:06 GMT

Joe, your statement that Obama is "not even patriotic enough to salute the flag when the National Anthem is playing" is kind of misleading...Maybe it's different in Tennessee but I put my hand over my heart when I pledge Alliegence; I sing when I hear the National Anthem. If I don't sing, I stand with my arms at my side to show respect.
There are all kinds of lies (swiftboating) going around abut Obama right now. I encourage everyone to go to Snopes.com, enter Obama in the search engine and read the truth.
Let's debate positions and not engage in character assinations.

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Dianna Southern Idaho — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:43:35 GMT

Ok people its time to wake up and look at your life. Do you allow television to run your life?Don't get me wrong its a great invention and useful tool but it's just that a tool. A tool to give us information to help us make a decision for our own concerns.

This has been a problem since the first televised election. You need to vote for your beliefs and the candidate that potrays values closest to yours, has the closest ideals for the future of our country.

Stop following like a bunch of sheep and vote your own minds.
Its no secret that all of the news teams have a bias for one party or another. listen to them but dont follow them. You have brains and hearts, you have been educated to think for your selves. If we all vote for ourselves and the candidate we believe in then our country will remain strong.

Who ever wins this nomination for president I salute you. You have the strength and courage to do a job many people have opinions about but do nothing to actually support it.
It is definetly time fo change for all of us. Stand united as a country but be individual enaough to make your choice, not a chice that has been determined for you by a news group.
Here is a novel idea how about a ticket with a 1 person from each party and they have to work together for what bests for all of us neither of them have more power than the other. and the same for the vice spot.

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Ernestine Morris New Straitsville Ohio — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:47:39 GMT

I can't believe that the polls got the numbers so wrong between Mr. Obama and H. Clinton in NH. Some of them people have been doing it as long as I can remember and I am 62 yrs old. I believe that people are like me and tired of Bush, Clinton, Bush, politics and want something new. So what realy happened in NH. I have always voted republican but am voting for Mr. Obama this time.

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Florence S James, Upper Marlboro MD — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:45:30 GMT

I was a Clinton supporter when Bill Clinton ran for office and will always give him credit for a job well done (despite his personal indiscretions). But, eight years of Clintons are enough!!! It is time for them to move on. I was convinced of this when I watched Bill's manic tirade against Obama and what he described as a "fairy tale". He has been truly ugly and has become a constant distraction to his wife's campaign. He lends credence to the view that he is looking for a back door to a third term in the White House. Unfortunately, a vote for Hillary is tantamount to a vote for Bill and another Co-Presidency. She stresses experience (some of which is of questionable relevence), but I believe Obama has shown that he has the judgement to surround himself with persons who can provide whaterver expertise is needed to enable him to make good decisions. He is in tune with the ordinary people who make up most of this nation, and knew instinctively that the young people needed to get involved in determining their future. The Clinton's need to go. It is time for a change.

NH Results (D)

voter, az — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:40:48 GMT

Hillary can't win with the media. If she doesn't show emotion she's cold and hard. If she shows emotion it shows weakness. Then they say she won because she cried. Get real. Then it was because of race. Nobody commented on the fact Obama won in Iowa because they never put a women in a government position. They have no women in their states elected offices. They need to get with 21st century. Never heard one person mention this when Hillary lost. Should of been noted when Edwards came in 2nd in Iowa but third in New Hampshire. When will Iowa break glass ceiling with women?