Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Dave, Sunny Cal — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:19:26 GMT

Oh great. Hillary lost an endorsement so she'll probably cry to get more sympathy votes.

What happened to her being able to take one on the chin and still come back fighting? It's personal, not poiltical?!? What's that about? I think it her feeling of entitlement that somehow she deserves the whitehouse because she is a Clinton.

I wonder which facial tissue will be the official tissue of the whitehouse should she win? I'm betting it will probably be the Kleenex with Aloe in a box with the American Flag on the side.

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:19:50 GMT

Obama promised to serve his full first Senate term.

He also seem to suggest that his being a 1st. term junior Senator didn't qualify him to be President.

He thought the question - would he run for Prez in '08 - was a "silly" question.

Obama in the Sun-Times:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20041104/ai_n12566462

Obama telling Russert he wasn't running:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15304689/page/3/

Now the over eager Chicago pol argue he has a different kind of "experience".

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Banko — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:20:20 GMT

Yes OBAMA can tranform not only this Nation but also the World.
Bush-Clinton, Bush-Clinton, Bush-Clinton is an encouragement to all Monarchies,Dynasties and Dictators around the world.
Wake up America and answer the call as you've done in the past. Can the world still count or look up to America for Leadership? Please, America remember you're the last hope of the underprivilege around the world. Please make us believe in you again.

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Kelly Marchant, Dayton OH — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:21:36 GMT

This again shows everyone how much of a farce Kerry was in 2004. The "I was for it - before I was against it" candidate flip-flops again. Kerry had never even heard of Obama four years ago, and now he picks Obama instead of the guy he thought should be the VP? Democrats are like that though, always doing things for the moment rather then planning for the long term. Edwards was Kerry's running mate simply to try and win a southern state, not that Edwards had anything else to add to the ticket. Just like with Clinton and Gore, you could tell Kerry didn't much like Edwards, and Edwards felt the same about Kerry. We were lucky to have those two lose in 2004.

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:22:47 GMT

I agree whole heartedly with Senator Kerry - I couldn't have said it any better myself . . . and I have tried! :)

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Grace — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:23:17 GMT

Day 10.. todate Obama has raised 10.5 million dollars over a million a day not counting fund raisers...Hillary 1.5 million with 5 million PROMISED...whats that Promised?..if they wanted to give it why didn't they...more of Terry M spinning.

According to Van in Oct they had already raised close to 100 million and would raise 100% more than Obama in Q4. Seems that number is turning out to be only 2 million more.

Better hurry and catch up Van the money is rolling in. Crying may have got her one victory...but that dog won't hunt twice. The CWU in Nevada is going to bust her bad and well SC.......

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:25:12 GMT

From Rassmussen Reports.com:

'...Election 2008: South Carolina Democratic Primary
South Carolina: No Bounce for Clinton in the Palmetto State
Thursday, January 10, 2008

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in South Carolina shows Barack Obama continuing to hold a double digit-lead over Hillary Clinton in the January 26th Primary Election. The survey, conducted the night after Clinton’s stunning victory in New Hampshire, shows no bounce for the victor.

In fact, there is virtually no change in the numbers at all.
It’s Obama 42% Clinton 30%. John Edwards attracts 15% of the vote,...'

Slick Wille has made many friends in the Black community
He's been smearing Obama...
Hillary has been distorting Obama's record

Let's see the results in SC for the 'Queen of Mean' ....

National Tracking from RassmussenReports.com:

'...Daily Presidential Tracking Poll
Thursday, January 10, 2008
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows Mike Huckabee still narrowly on top in the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination. It’s Huckabee 22%, John McCain 18%, Mitt Romney 18%, Fred Thompson 10%, and Rudy Giuliani at 10%.Ron Paul attracts 4% support (see recent daily numbers).

In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, it’s now
Clinton 34%, Barack Obama 33% and John Edwards 15% (see recent daily numbers).
Those numbers reflect a two-point gain for Clinton, a two-point gain for Obama, and a four-point decline for Edwards....'

No Frontrunner in the Democratic race
No 'inevitable' candidate

'Big Firls Don't Cry' the Four Seasons
'Lonely Teardrops' Jackie Wilson

Hillary 'Lonely Teardrops' Clinton !!!

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Rick,ky — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:28:58 GMT

Look at all the Hillary supporter's whinning over this Endorsement.Someone call the WAAAAAAAAAAaaambulance!!!!The sympathy vote went over well in New Hampshire, deny if you want, i don't think it will work again. Women are smarter than that.
Now let's review a few thing's about Hillary. She lived on Arkansas taxpayer's for 12 year's as 1st lady there.She lived off of American taxpayer's for 8 years as America's 1st lady. She has lived off of New York Taxpayer's for the last 7 year's. She's a Welfare case, Plain & simple.Can you Hillary supporter's deny this FACT? Has she Not lived off of Taxpayer's for 27 year's & counting?
I AM TOTALLY DISGUSTED WITH HILLARY USING FEAR TO SCARE UP VOTES.75% of Democrats Polled in New Hampshire said they Feared a terrorist attack. This after a campaign appearance on Monday.Can you Deny this Fact?

Let's Not forget that ONLY 15 American's have lost thier lives so far this year in Iraq. A useless War That Hillary voted for! She & her Husband are disgusting!!!!

Let's Not Forget that she stood beside Bill when he LIED to America & the World about Sex.She called it a Right Wing conspiracy, Knowing full well, they were Both LYING. Get this bunch out of American Politic's, today is Not to soon.

Barack Obama for President!!!!!!!!!!

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Walter Mason, Salt Lake City, Utah — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:29:18 GMT

Ok, How this for President Obama:

Vice President: Joe Bidden
Secretary of State: Condi Rice
Secretary of Defense: Colin Powell
Attorney General: John Edwards
National Security Adviser: John Kerry
Environmental Protection Agency: Al Gore
Secretary of the Treasury: Warren Buffet

This would be an awesome dream team, they would take no prisoners.

Walter Mason
Salt Lake City, Utah

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David, Oak Ridge, TN — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:35:08 GMT

"Hillary" The Movie
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8U35BSG0&show_article=1

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:36:58 GMT

One empty suit endorsing another...

Hate to say it, but even Hillary is better than Obama.

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Rick,ky — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:40:24 GMT

Rasmussen released a new poll from South Carolina, taken entirely post-New Hampshire. Obama maintains his lead from a few days ago, so no bounce or movement at all for Clinton who still trails her rival:

Obama gets 42% to Clinton's 30% and Edwards's 15%.
I believe Rasmussen did not supply the breakdown of the African-American vote which is truly the test going forward into this election. The black vote has massively moved towards Obama over the past three-four weeks and that will make it very hard for Clinton to even move close here unless she finds a way to start reversing that trend.

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kim w Chicago,Il — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:42:26 GMT

I just want to wish Sen. Obama much success,and let him know that his hometown is all for him. Rock On!

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Kevin, NY, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:43:27 GMT

I watched on TV and cringed - John Kerry has not improved his public speaking at all! What was Obama thinking? Oh yeah, that's right - he's got to get some credentials from that Washington establishment he is so eager to change.

And to invoke Martin Luther King??? That is a slap in the face to the King family. I doubt Obama's youth spent surfing in Hawaii gives him any insight into what Dr. King had to endure.

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D A TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:46:12 GMT

THE DEMOCRATS DONT GET IT, THEY CANT WIN WITH ANYYONE, TILL THEY GET SOME MORALS, QUIT HOPING FOR US TO LOSE THE WAR, AND SHOWING CONTEMPT FOR OUR MILITARY.

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John Alexander,Edinboro,PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:50:25 GMT

More of nothing, Kerry used his time to spout nothing, Obama as Jefferson, PLEASEEEEEE! Jefferson was a man of ideas, after looking at Obamas web site I have nothing to base my voting for him, SUBSTANCE, IDEAS and real issues will be the reason many americans vote this year. Seven years of symbolism over substance has been our problem, can't vote for someone that does not support REAL change. Obama will not get my vote, PERIOD!

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American Voter — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:51:29 GMT

Swift boat Kerry has got to be the ultimate kiss of death! Obama should run from him!

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Margaret, NYC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:52:49 GMT

OMG! another sucker fell for Obama's "unity" crap.
Obama can't even bring senate Democrats together - and he endorsed warmonger Lieberman and turned his back on anti-war Lamont.
Lieberman has now endorsed McCain.
Oh yeah - that's bringing us all together!

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ace-an independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:56:35 GMT

i believe this to be true. the desire to work together brings better results than the partisan politics that would happen if hillary gets into the white house. the gop will not work with hillary. it will be the reverse of the dem's working with bush. just more fighting and polarization.

this is what i think the dnc establishment is looking at.

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Rob, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:12:39 GMT

I know politicians shouldn't confuse me, but John Kerry still does. Four years ago he chose John Edwards as his running mate, telling the nation that Edwards was best qualified to step into the presidency should Kerry be unable to finish his term. Now he tells us Edwards isn't? Politics -- er, politicians -- sure strange.

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Jon S, Chicago, IL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:17:16 GMT

Kerry is also a Super Delegate, which means one more delegate to Obama at the convention!

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Sean — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:18:29 GMT

About 90% of comments locally in Boston are that the Kerry endorsement is a big negative for Obama.

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:19:21 GMT

Before everyone on this board who supports a different [Democratic] candidate starts to dump on the endorser and begins to associate Sen. Obama with a campaign that has already lost 4 years ago, remember that we are all in the end supposed to be Proud Democrats. After all, Sen. Kerry is an elder statesman in our party. The goal is to win the White House and to actually have the power to govern instead of being obstructed at every turn by Mr. Bush's Rubberstamp Republican Brigade. I strongly believe Sen. Obama is our best chance. Some of you fellow Democrats may have a different opinion and that is good because we all have that freedom here in America.

I have been a long time reader of these posts and I would like to offer a challenge to a few of you (especially Van, Dickie Flatts, J. Merle Stanley, Bee, Carrie, and Sierra). Before tearing down all of our candidates with your posts I would like to ask that you say something positive about the opposition.

I'll be the first to start.
I believe that Sen. Clinton is highly intelligent and truly is concerned with the welfare of our young people.

I believe that Sen. Edwards has true conviction and for him this race is personal and maybe his time away from Washington has truly opened his eyes to the everyday struggle.

I believe that Sen. Obama has shown the judgment, class, and the ability to create a broad-based coalition that will be able to make a positive change for America.

All of our candidates have strengths and weaknesses but I feel that Sen. Obama would be the best president. All of you people shouldn't have a problem with saying something positive about the other Democratic candidates. You are Democrats (aren't you?) or are you some Republicans in disguise.

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just a thought — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:19:27 GMT

I honestly think that Kerry endorsement will be mor helpful to Edwards than Obama. Kerry does not fit withObama anti-washington (outsider) appeal and his change message of turning the page.

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Yiannis, Baltimore — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:20:08 GMT

He has to close Clinton out. She has a chance to re-invent herself, he must needle her and tie her, respectfully, to the status quo.

The most infuriating exit poll stat of the campaign is that Hillary won the vote as "someone who cares about us". Obama needs to close the deal with beer democrats.

HTF can he allow the establishment candidate to win over "nanny-state democrats".

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CRS Delray Beach ,Florida — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:20:25 GMT

Truth does not need any boasting as it stands on it's own not needing futher searching ... this is what I see in Mr. Obama and hopefully he will be able to remain strong in his convictions of Truth and lead his country into a better position for the sake of his fellowman and planet earth. He is annointed and that is undeniable.

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Dickie Flatts, charlotte, NC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:22:27 GMT

Did Obama have any words of encouragement for his indicted friend Tony Rezko? He and Tony were pretty tight back in Chicago. It must break Obama's heart to see the poor guy looking at hard time in the slam.

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Seth Kramer, Kalamazoo, Michigan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:24:10 GMT

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Dante — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:32:53 GMT

I'm supporting Senator Barack Obama in his race for the presidency because he is in a unique position to reach across party lines and unite our country,” said Senator Johnson. “The problem with Washington has become the increasingly partisan nature that produces more roadblocks than results. I believe Senator Obama is a candidate of change who will bridge the partisan divide and deliver progress for our nation.

“While we are very fortunate to have a field of candidates running for President who are qualified, capable and smart, Senator Obama has already proven he can win in the heartland and has great appeal to rural Americans. As a red state Senator fighting for common ground, I look forward to working with a President who is more concerned with good ideas than partisan bickering, and I believe Senator Obama is that person,” added Johnson.

“Senator Johnson has worked with Democrats, Republicans and independents to get things done throughout his decades of service to South Dakota, and I’m honored to have his endorsement,” said Senator Barack Obama. “Tim Johnson is an inspiration to his colleagues and constituents, a leader who has fought on in the face of adversity. Senator Johnson knows that after years of division, Americans are ready to unite around a common purpose so that we can bring change the challenges they face in their communities everyday."

Senator Tim Johnson has served the people of South Dakota since 1978 when he was elected to the State House. He’s a strong champion of fiscal responsibility and the agricultural community, and he serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Budget Committee, the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Indian Affairs Committee. Johnson also chaired the Select Committee on Ethics in 2006.

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DAVID ANDERS , PHARR, TX. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:38:40 GMT

IF THE STUPID DEMS THINK THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO JOIN THEM IN KILLING BABIES, PRAYING FOR US TO LOSE WAR, PRAYING FOR THE DEATH OF OUR SOLDIERS AT FUNERALS, BECOMING ANTI-CHRIST, GOING ON WELFARE, LETTING OUR KIDS FORM GANGS TO MURDER AND ROB, LETTING ILLEGALS VOTE FOR FOOD STAMPS AND SOCIAL SERVCES, CALL BILL CLINTON A ROCKSTAR INSTEAD OF A PERVERT, THINK ITS OK FOR HILLARY TO TAKE DRUG AND CRIMINAL MONEY FOR BILL S PARDONS

YOU ARE CRAZY

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CK, chicago — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:45:37 GMT

Our President has the ability to inspire us as a nation into action or to divide us apart into inaction. For the last 8 years we've seen the latter. What we need to ask ourselves, is that what do we want out of the next 4 to 8 years.
While I think Hillary Clinton does an (overall) okay job as a Senator, her Presidency would be littered with nothing but stalled plans and divisive politics and costly mistakes that I don't feel the country can handle at this point.
Most historians will agree that Obama's rhetoric matches that of the likes of Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR and Kennedy. Great men that inspired a nation to enact change for the betterment of all. Great Presidents who had ambitious goals, who clung to hope and who achieved success by inspiring America to act. That is why I am voting for Obama. I don't like people to crush my hopes and dreams, like clinton and her false hopes comment. her lack of faith in the american people to persevere in times of trouble, i.e. hope, quite frankly disturbs me. Don't tell us to have false hopes, your job as president would be to give us hope not squash it right in front of us.
What's she gonna do next, address the nations 5 year olds to tell them santa clause isn't real?

Hillary Who?

Obama 08

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:52:47 GMT

"It also allows Obama to show that major Democratic leaders nationally are not flocking to Clinton's campaign, slightly undercutting any momentum coming out of her win in New Hampshire."

So in the last two days, Obama won as many delegates as Clinton, raised more money than her, received more major endorsements, and has seen his lead in South Carolina and his tie for the lead nationally uneffected. I'd say undercutting Clinton's momentum coming out of New Hampshire would be one way to put it.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:58:57 GMT

'...Kerry said that the keys to real leadership are judgment and character -- the two words the Obama campaign has said sets their candidate apart. He pointed to the Iraq war, which he had supported but now opposes, and said Obama had been right about it all along...'

'Judgement and character' those are two qualities that set Obama apart from Hillary

Obama had the judgement to oppose the Iraq war FROM THE BEGINNING
Try to spin that Slick Willie ... YOU CAN'T

As for character.....
Look at ALL the scandals bubbling around the Clintons
It's WASN'T a 'vast right wing conspiracy'
He really did have sex with 'that woman'

Eat your heart out, Hillary
You just don't have it....
You never did....

Eat your heart out, Hillary .....

'Lonley Teardrops' Jackie Wilson

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Rep0X — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:02:44 GMT

When Sen. Clinton announced her bid for the presidency, I was a bid fired up! but then Obama came along and proved himself... I support Obama more than I ever supported Hillary. Hillary's supporters or Obama's few haters like to throw jabs at the senator, implying that he is all rhetoric, and no substance, but in my humble opinion, Hillary is -along with Huckabee- the candidate with the lack of substance.

Let's say the NH results were genuine; How did Hillary win? She got the sympathy vote... There's no doubt about that...

Hillary's tears;

Some people claimed that the emotional display was real, and some claim that it was fake. I am NOT surprised with the current "revelations" of Obama's fraud connections. That's what we would expect of the Clintons' fraudulent spin machine...

What everyone should ask themselves is this;

What's worse? Hillary FAKING emotional display, or Hillary SHOWING genuine emotional display?

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justwaitandsee — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:03:25 GMT

Ok, How this for President Obama:

Vice President: Joe Bidden
Secretary of State: Condi Rice (NOT)
Secretary of Defense: Colin Powell
Attorney General: John Edwards
National Security Adviser: John Kerry
Environmental Protection Agency: Al Gore
Secretary of the Treasury: Warren Buffet

This would be an awesome dream team, they would take no prisoners.

Walter Mason
Salt Lake City, Utah

Walter Mason, Salt Lake City, Utah (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 3:29 PM)

_________________

Almost

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MJL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:06:56 GMT

I can't stomach Obama.. or Kerry for that matter. I wish the people of this country would stop caving for the media and celebrity bull.... , vote for someone who has the experience to run THIS COUNTRY. Obama is desperate and Kerry is a traitor. Hopefully the 90% negative attention this will bring to Obama's campaign will be a reality check. You all are asking for it. You wanted Bush.. you got nothing but trouble. Instant repeat with Obama.

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MJL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:10:16 GMT

Did it ever occur to the media loving, celebrity following, stupid American people.. that Obama could be a plant? Open thy eyes people. VOTE FOR AN AMERICAN.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:12:20 GMT

Sean: '...About 90% of comments locally in Boston are that the Kerry endorsement is a big negative for Obama...'

Sean, try sneaking out of Clinton campaign Hqs.
Are you being held hostage ?

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MJL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:12:42 GMT

Obama transform our nation? Into what, muslims?

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Rob, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:15:34 GMT

I'd like to commend C.K. Steele (above) for his comments about the entire Democratic field of candidates. I happen to be "for" on candidate more than another, and as a registered Democrat in Nevada, will be at the caucus on Jan. 19 to stand for that candidate. However, no matter which of the remaining candidates wins the nomination, I'll be solidly behind him OR her in the general election campaign, and would expect that all of us who have been so thoroughly disgusted by the last 7 years of the Bush administration would say the same thing. Obama, Clinton and Edwards ALL stand for change, and each of them would take us light years away from the blunders of "W". Let's remember, folks, that we're engaged in a positive process to select the BEST candidate. Some of you sound like the Republicans who trashed Kerry in 2004!!! Wake up and be proud that you're not having to choose from the likes of Huckabee, Romney, Guiliani , etc.!!!!

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ace-an independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:24:21 GMT

very good point rob

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Micah, Harrisburg, PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:24:31 GMT

Does anyone think that Kerry endorsed Obama just so he could be considered as a key player in his Administration, pending his nomination of the Democratic Party? (AKA Potential VP Running Mate or other cabinet member?)

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:24:48 GMT

Thank you Rob. That's the spirit! Us Democrats need to keep our eyes on the prize.

You are absolutely correct about the sorry group that the Republicans have to choose from. That can even be seen in their lack of voter enthusiasm and the surge of enthusiasm in the Democratic contest. I just pray that we don't mess it up this time.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:28:57 GMT

It amazes me how people who thought just four years ago that John Kerry should be president now are willing to call him all sorts of silly names.

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Rob, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:29:29 GMT

If I may be so bold as to challenge Mr. Anders (above)... those who support a woman's right to make her own reproductive decisions are not in favor of "killing babies" -- we're just in favor of letting ALL women make their own choices, and not just those women wealthy enough to jet off to Europe to have their abortions in secret, which is exactly what was happening with wealthy Republican women before Roe v. Wade was decided by the Supreme Court. Nor are we in favor of "losing a war" -- we simply recognize the undeniable truth that George Bush got us into a war he cannot win, at a cost this nation cannot afford, both in lives and in money. As for the rest of your nonsensical ravings, I'd suggest you take a big dose of reality, and face the stark truth that the Republican leadership you defend so fiercely has sold you down the river, and the rest of us right along with you. In my view, sir, YOU are the crazy one.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:30:24 GMT

Dickie Flatts, charlotte: '...pretty tight back in Chicago. It must break Obama's heart to see the poor guy looking at hard time in the slam....'

Kinda like Bill and Hillary with Norman Hsu (or Webster Hubbell or Peter Paul)
Bill introduced Norman Hsu as 'my good friend, Norman'
That sounds close
Norman was a HillRaiser (and a hell raiser) for Hillary He raised $850,000 fpr Hillary this time around.
Did Hillary send him any message during his sentencing ?

Hillary must be eating her heart out about Kerry

Imagine a fellow Senator choosing Obama instead of Hillary
Why was that, Dickie ?

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:39:43 GMT

Rob, Los Angeles, CA: '...I'd like to commend C.K. Steele...'

Obama, Clinton and Edwards ALL stand for change, and each of them would take us light years away from the blunders of "W". Let's remember, folks, that we're engaged in a positive process to select the BEST candidate....'

Points well taken
I have to admit ANY of ours would be better than the Republicans
But, it is hard to say something nice about the other side when I feel Obama is being smeared and his words are being twisted....

Good points by both of you
Thanks

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kmnecole, st louis, mo — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:44:23 GMT

This is hilarious- Kerry will hurt Obama?

Now, just how many people voted for this 'hurter-just 4 years ago?

Can't be too bad then, now can he?

Obama '08 - because YES WE CAN

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:45:11 GMT

MJL - just out of curiosity, who are you supporting?

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PollM, Dallas TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:48:33 GMT

In your opinion are Congressional Endorsements 'Overrated'?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1494

.

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Sane in Ut — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:53:07 GMT

Rob, Los Angeles, CA , Kerry was trashed because that is what he offered. Put up someone good and not so very trashable and they will get through. Do you really believe that the democratic party has done less trashing of republicans? It is the sad truth that if you run for president your past will be a factor. Kerry used his past as a selling point and got caught making up. It seems mean but both parties pursue it to the same degree. Some just see it is as more negative when the other party has more to work with.

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Robin, AB, Canada. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:53:20 GMT

It is people like MJL above who have ignorantnly and blindly voted to make America an evil empire.

America was a cool place until the last decade.

Let us restore the cool, people.

Yes we can. Think.

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Angie, Charleston SC — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:01:38 GMT

Okay so I was weirded out that Kerry left out "will be". But I looked at Hotline On Call, and they have: "Barack Obama can be, will be and should be the next president of the United States." Who's got the right quote?
Seth Kramer, Kalamazoo, Michigan (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 4:24 PM)

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just to clarify, I was there today at the rally and he DID say "will be". right when i read the quote I noticed that they left that out. silly reporters.

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Rick,ky — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:02:45 GMT

All these post saying saying this endorsement is a bad thing for Barack, voted for John Kerry.Irony, Huh!!!It's kinda like Hillary dissing the Iowa voter's after her loss there.Real Democrats, My ASS.

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Jan — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:05:59 GMT

Oh, Kim W-speak for yourself when you say that Chicago supports Obama-I'm from a Chicago suburb, and I do no such thing. He is supposed to be our State Senator, got sworn in, gets a paycheck from Illinois, and hasn't been a Senator for one day becuase he's been too busy running for President. Didn't carry out his campaign promises to Illinois, and won't carry out his promises (whatever they may be because nobody knows)to this country. Better check out his Senate record -he's hardly ever there and he has missed 80% of the votes since September. Oh, sure, here's another paycheck, Mr. Hussein Obama. Let us taxpayers sign it for you. He thinks he's a rock star, so I think we should just vote for Jon Bon Jovi for President - then we'll get someone who cares more about this country. Oprah Winfrey, the rich and famous supports Osama Obama because of a certain color, and it's NOT the Color Purple. And who the heck cares what John Kerry thinks???? PU-LL-eeeeeeeeeeeeeze, he's just another loser with a rich wife, lots of ketchup and a bad hairdo. So, my vote goes to Hillary Clinton, the only viable candidate with true experience and a heart that cares about this country, and by the way, also came from the State of Illinois and a suburb of Chicago.

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Kato in Des Moines — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:06:45 GMT

I'm with CK Steele in Florida and Rob in Los Angeles. Let's leave the trash talking and demonizing to people like David Anders and Jerry from Corpus Cristi. We stand less of a chance of uniting this country and turning things around in January 2009, if we can't be civil to each other within our own party right now.

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Jacque, Boise, Idaho — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:17:11 GMT

Obama is not qualified. I will not vote for him. John Kerry is pathetic. And if the economy continues to tank, we will need a president that can do something about it. I am not sure ANY of the Democratic candidates are qualified for that.

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Steve, Los Angeles — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:25:44 GMT

I don't think the Clintons are too shaken up about this one.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Jay Martin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:38:09 GMT

For much too long the national media has tried to tell us who we want ( usually before we have voted). The democratic race is a three person race not a one or two person race suggested by the national media. An endorsement by Kerry may actually hurt more than help.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Jay Martin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:38:10 GMT

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Holly M., Chicago, IL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:38:28 GMT

Well, being from Illinois and from Chicago I can tell you that I will NOT be supporting Obama for President, at least not this time. He does inspire by his speech, but that is where it stops. He lacks any substance and has no real plan, just listen to him even when he debates against the other candidates. When he was pressed last weekend on real issues,he just sat there looking like a deer caught in the headlights before he could respond. Then he deflected the original question...smooth. NOT!

Senator Clinton may not be as likable, bur she will be effective her first year and her first term, that is what this country needs right now, someone that can lead immediately.

Senator Clinton has articulated in detail her position on every major issue and also described how she would execute such a plan. Where is Obama's? Dunno? It's being formulated and written ...hopefully.

Take heed, there is a lot of talk right now concerning a recession and if that comes to fruition you had better hope that we have a leader like Sen. Clinton in the office instead of someone doing their orientation.

Go Hillary, Nobama here!

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Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Jess — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:47:09 GMT

First off, I'd like to congratulate all the republican and democratic candidates on their participation in the NH primaries and their shared willingness to hopefully run a "clean campaign". Many voters, including myself are turned off by negative campaigning. There appears to be one theme of this presidential race that isn't being considered nearly enough and is critically important..For better or worse, right or wrong, most other countries of the world are watching this race with much curiousity and interest. The majority of countries around the world are going to respond much more positively to the united states electing a person of color with a name like Obama. So much so in fact that 'who we choose as president from day one will automatically start having implications around the world'. Even before our next president signs their first bill into law. Our pick for president shows the rest of the world where we're at within this country. It's a general barometer of the ideals and values we represent to the rest of the world as a people, as Americans. Are all Americans bad people because of our current president? Absolutely not. However, people of the world may have a tendency to associate the qualities of the current administration with the qualities of the common American. I've become disheartened over these past few years by our sinking reputation within the rest of the world. It tarnishes my soul as an American. As a nation, I know we are capable of far greater acheivements and global contributions than what we have given the rest of the world these past few years. If for one second we could get out of the "me,me" mentality, we would start actively considering our next president for the future stability of the world, not just for the insular stability of America. And the early reviews are already in..many countries have reported around the globe that they are jubilant at the prospect that Americans would vote for a black man. It shows the rest of the world that Americans are still capable of redemption within global society. Foreign media markets have far less praise for the campaign successes of ANY of the other candidates running in the election(republican or democrat) Which leads me to my conclusion-Change comes from within, but it can also comes from abroad, in the form of softening the harsh views many people of the world have about the United States of America. Obviously, we're living in a time of questionable security and seemingly insurmountable fear that other people and nations intend to cause us great harm. There is no better way to mend the injustices of the past done to other countries (including the Islamic world) than by the US electing a president that will visibly send the strongest shockwave signals from day one. This person is Barack Obama. Think about it, think about this presidential race not just from within the eyes of our own country as Americans but from the eyes of the rest of the world, who are looking in on us. They're wondering to themselves, "What are Americans really all about? What will they show us to PROVE they are not just a bunch of mindless followers of the broken status quo/failing paradigm? I really do not know who will get elected and so I won't make a prediction. What I do know is that an old paradigm is slowly dying-kicking and screaming as it refuses to concede its power. A new paradigm is approaching, and has been gaining strength within this country since the civil rights movement. Case and point? Regardless of what I think, this new paradigm is unstoppable and is exemplified in the candidate Barack Obama. If he DOESN'T win, you can be rest assured that candidates like him will keep showing up with greater frequency and intensity in the near future, until eventually, our old way of doing things and looking at the world will eventually succumb to a new model. This is a model of equity, peace, understanding, and the breakdown of socially accepted institutions (the necessity of marriage as an example) And it's not just America who is questioning itself trying to re-evaluate, re-establish, and re-integrate a new understanding and meaning within the world. I argue it has been happening all over the world in greater intensity in the last 50 years and will only intensify in the years to come. We can try and hold on to the way things use to be, but that way will no longer work in the future. I believe the time of status quo career politicians is already in its final death throes. Sure, I like to be part of the winning team, but I also know there is no going back to the way things used to be...even if I wanted to. Let's show the rest of the world that we can lead by example-the trail of new beginnings and unprecedented global understanding and compassion. We can do it. I know we can.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

sharon walker, Folsom, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:48:35 GMT

Dear Friends:
Reflective of our society are the arts and museums and our respect for the past. Today in the visual on MSN, Obama was photographed with more african americans surrounding him in one photo and some caucasian, The Kerry and almost all are caucsian. Witness this deception!

In this he has mooned the unionworkers, the average Americans and all races. This nation is made up on men and woman and citizens of all ages, races, nationalities, sexual beings and all eligible citizens get out the vote.
More families and women and men and children are lossing their homes and jobs while the Central and South American truckers want in this nation for our jobs. While they also do not come forth to defend this nation. The cost is accumulating and in accounting first in is being put out. I say citizens of the USA first. I say get out the vote every eligible and able bodies American Citizen. Get your absentee vote in if you are not certain of your schedule or the weather. Your job and home could be next.
God help us!!!! Amen.
Sally Sue says come on honey smoker or not get out and vote it is that important our men and women are out their for your and for me. I am a proud American.
Puff Puff me to honey a real d--m proud American.
Get me those instructions for an absentee vote.
surely you can do it. Love ya all!!!! Bye ! Bye!!
Talk to you soon. Watch here and on the MSN.
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AMEN.
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Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

nadeem, Canada — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:49:26 GMT

What people think of Kerry is irrelevant.

What helps Obama with all these endorsements is access to democratic mailing lists and fundraising.

People don't vote because of endorsements, they vote because they like the candidate (problem for Hillary) and support their ideas.

Obama can now get his ideas out to another 4-5 million people unfettered by the Hillary spin machine or the media.

He can also raise more money from these people.

Hillary is raising money from the same old new york, wall street and washington insiders - nothing grass roots about that.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Janine, MA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:50:03 GMT

Who cares what this loser thinks? It's John Kerry. He is an absolute laughing stock even in his home state.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Francis Crosby, Columbus Georgia — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:50:04 GMT

OMG!!

Kerry lost the general election, and it was a whopping big time loss, in terms of actual votes cast. Obama, is not doing himself any favors by hugging Kerry, on stage, and tying himself to elements of the past, of whom, both "lost," which includes, the "begging" Edwards. This just might be one of those "Election Defining Moments," that could seriously dampen down his agent of change mantra. By allowing Democrats as well as Republicans, to punch holes in his not so new (but somehow seemingly fresh to many) political philosophy of change. Obama's mantra of change and a uniter, has been effective, but it's Achilles tendon is believability.... Embracing "failed" political elements of the past, is the first real blunder I have seen of the Obama camp. Of course no man is an Island, or woman either, for that matter. But at this point, Obama seems to be cultivating the "exact same" baggage that the Clinton camp has wisely started to jettison. We have all heard the saying and please, I am only "speaking figuratively" here.. that "one man's trash is another man's treasure." But "failed" past baggage, can only be worse... than "winning" past baggage. This is a big mistake for Obama and camp, I am really surprised they didn't see it...

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:54:09 GMT

Kerry is a distinguished Senator and veteran. So I think people should stop saying nasty things about him.

As for being part of the establishment and also supporting Obama... Obama's message is that we need a coalition of Americans to come together and get the country back on track. So why can't John Kerry be one of those politicians who are on board to end the partisan divide?

As for entrenched Republicans and Democrats who continously point out the different issues that can't be compromised on, Obama's point of view is that there are a lot of issues that the lajority of Americans do agree on. He wants to focus on those, and stop playing to special interests and stop focusing on only the issues that we are furthest apart on.

About the "beer drinking Dems". The true shame is that of the three candidates running, pro-corporate Hillary represents hard-working, low-income workers the least. Unfortunately, in the politics for less educated and less informed, the Clinton name goes a long way.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Rosemary, California — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:19:53 GMT

It is very disheartening to hear all of the nasty comments about a Senator like John Kerry who was a war hero and served his country in a war with a lot of similarities to Iraq to hear people call him a loser. He went when he did not have to.

Kerry lost the the Presidential contest because not enough of us were willing to give him our votes in deference to a man who knew nothing much about the Middle East or the world and let the Karl Roves of the party parse and separate this country and scare us to death about the Terrorist were going to kill us in our beds. The Mainstream Media constantly bought up the Swiftboaters even though they knew it was all lies. You should be slamming ourselves for being the real losers. I think that possibly a President Kerry would have gotten us out of the War by now.

So for some of these commenters to call him a loser is to also paint yourselves as losers for voting for Bush in the first place. I think all of our men and women who serve in the military are the losers to be fighting a war of choice by old men who have nothing to lose but retire to the farm and the leave the fortunes they have amassed at the expense of the middleclass and their children and the poor fighting this WAR to their flaky children.

With Kerry, giving his endorsement to Obama is his way of saying I want to give him a chance, before the Clinton Machine sucks all of the air out of the room with their belief of entitlement, so maybe, just maybe we will have a choice. As far as John Edwards is concerned why waste an endorsement. So far Edwards has not shown any traction.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

NinaK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:42:23 GMT

I think what we have here are people who do NOT educate themselves on the election process nor on the candidates. They spew poison about people and things they know nothing about. All you Hillary lovers need to go to the web and key in "The Clinton Chronicles" and go to the library and check out "The Case Against Hillary Clinton" by Peggy Noonan. Try to be brave and wipe the Clinton cobwebs off your eyes and take a look at the REAL Clintons.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Rev. Royce Honeycutt, Sumter SC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:43:45 GMT

Interesting headline choice for Kerry Endorsement of Obama, now we know why Bin-Ladin endorsed Kerry over Bush in the 2004 race. Do not be suprised if Barack Hussien Obama tries to put Bush on trail in the the World Court for killing Sadam Hussien. Would you feel safe if Obama and John Kerry are put in charge of America next January 20th? I do not want to hear any of the Democrats complain when prayer is put back in school and our children are forced to pray to Mohamid over Jesus!

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

Rev. Royce Honeycutt Sumter SC — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:44:40 GMT

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

NinaK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:10:50 GMT

I think what we have here are people who do NOT educate themselves on the election process nor on the candidates. They spew poison about people and things they know nothing about. All you Hillary lovers need to go to the web and key in "The Clinton Chronicles" for the video, and go to the library and check out "The Case Against Hillary Clinton" by Peggy Noonan. Try to be brave and wipe the Clinton cobwebs off your eyes and take a look at the REAL Clintons.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

ninaK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:17:28 GMT

Rev Royce Honeycutt. You call yourself a reverend???? you are an uncontrolled bigot of the worst kind. Go hide behind your preacher's pulpit and ask the Lord for his forgiveness and to rid you of your bigotry and evil thinking!!!!! And you have the gall to use Jesus' name after what you'e written; you are dispicable.

Kerry says Obama can 'transform' nation

A.C. Polvino, Annapolis Md. — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:18 GMT

Senator Kerry's endorsement, as to timing, confirms me that I was correct to vote for President Bush in 2004. Loyalty, Senator, and good manners are integral aspects of open, honest and respectful political debate. By the timing of your endorsement of Sen. Obama, you have demonstrated that you have none of these qualities.

In 2004, Sen. Edwards loyally took the second spot on the ticket and, to the degree that he did not share each and every value in perfect policy harmony with Sen. Kerry, muted his differences in public and accepted the leadership of the head of the ticket. He was a loyal number two. That loyalty does not require Sen.Kerry to respond by endorsing Sen. Edwards in 2008. Sen. Kerry is properly free to endorse and campaign for any candidate or none.

But ask yourself, what has Senator Obama done so spectacularly, since prior to the Iowa caucus, to suddenly inspire the junior Senator from Massachusetts to announce his support in Senator Edwards, very backyard on the eve of the South Carolina primary?

Manners, Senator Kerry, would seem to require that at the very least you not insult your loyal former running mate in his own home. Had you made such an endorsement before Iowa or even before New Hampshire, when it might have well been worth a few thousand vote to Sen. Obama, no ill-will could have been attributed to you. Had you otherwise waited until after the South Carolina primary, again, no one could speak ill of you.

To have endorsed Sen. Obama at the precise time and place and in the exact words you used was the act of a petty, petulant, vindictive prig, the disreputable boy who, when not allowed to pitch, took his ball and went home, ruining everyone else's game.

Senator, as a dyed-in-the-wool, gun-toting, brow ridged, knuckle dragging neanderthal Republican, let me tell you that if you can't beat George W. Bush during the most unpopular war in American history, you don't deserve to be president. Your party's other elders and sages undoubtedly let you know that your best chance at promotion is now to wait until Sen. Kennedy either dies or retires, thereby making you the Senior Senator from Massachusetts. By endorsing Sen. Obama in the way that you did you have demonstrated that you are a rude, disloyal person very likely to forget every act of support others have offered you when the next better deal comes along. I couldn't help wondering, seeing your arm around Sen. Obama's shoulder, whether he had body armor under his shirt to turn away the knife you will likely stick in his back just as soon as it may seem to profit you.