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Jos — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:39:37 GMT

Somebody may be building a looser, to make sure the WH is kept in the wrong hands. Watch out AMERICA!!!!

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ace-an independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:43:54 GMT

the kneecapping will soon begin. bill was just getting started in n.h. i hope hrc turns him loose. it will result in a big backfire.

the establishment is taking notice. this is a fight between two heavyweight contenders. the superdelegates are in play. this has to worry the clinton camapign. to have senators and unions coming out for obama is going to make it easier for others to step forward.

it was reported that the clinton campaign was on the phone for a long time trying to persuade the culinary union to support them. they turned the clinton's down and supported obama. this is going to be a slugfest.

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DJ, Philadelphia — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:48:02 GMT

The Repubicans of the Congress and Senate will chew Obama up and spit him out. HA!
'...bridge the partisan divide...' Laughable.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:48:05 GMT

Thanks Tim Johnson; between you and Tom Daschle I love SD. My Dad was stationed in Mitchell during the second World War. I don't think that's where I got my name, but who knows?

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fact check — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:50:26 GMT

Trying very hard to change the storyline

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EE — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:53:22 GMT

Obama is the underdog to watch.He gets the endorsements of two senators within 2 days. Clinton wrapped up Bills acolades.

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BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:54:17 GMT

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Peter, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:56:24 GMT

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sharon walker, Folsom, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:01:10 GMT

Dear Friends:
Sally Sue looked at her husband after reading this and he yawned, " So what? "
Amen.

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Ken Collins/Wagoner,Oklahoma — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:03:00 GMT

I was watching MSNBC this afternoon and here we go, the first thing in the discussion was how Kerry would hurt Sen. Obama.
If Sen. Obama wins this Presidential bid it won't be because of the prejudice shown by MSNBC, Chuck Todd and the rest of the gang !!!
God Help us all !!!

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Enrique, Chicago, IL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:08:13 GMT

It's becoming increasingly clear that elected Democrats do not believe that Hillary can win in a general election. She would not be able to draw in the needed moderates and independents to defeat a Republican.

I was a big fan of Bill Clinton in the 90s, but it's time to move this country forward.

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Obama '80, Hollywood CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:15:31 GMT

Thank You Sen. John Kerry and Sen. Tim Johnson for endorsing Obama for president. Calling-calling Al Gore and Sen. Ted Kennedy???

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Jay Link, Chicago, IL — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:15:48 GMT

2 Senators for Obama.... Hillary already has 10 endorsements and many more coming

Hillary's Senate endorsements include:

* Indiana Senator Evan Bayh
* Washington Senator Maria Cantwell
* California Senator Dianne Feinstein
* Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye
* New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez
* Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski
* Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor
* New York Senator Charles Schumer
* Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow
* Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

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Paul, NY, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:19:19 GMT

You mean THE Tim Johnson????

.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........

First John Kerry, now Tim Johnson - boy he's really racking up those sterling endorsments.......anything to try and change the dialogue from New Hampshire.

No matter - it'll be forgotton before Morning Joe....

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:19:44 GMT

Bionic Woman: Guess what? There are women, like the woman who consented to marry me, who don't vote by gender. They vote because of the quality of the candidate. It's my wife who got me to recognize the qualities of Barack Obama because of his strong opposition to the war. Don't reduce all women to your level of superficiality.
Obama '08

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ace-an independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:19:52 GMT

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Pat, Boston, MA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:20:01 GMT

To anyone who may be working in the Obama campaign and reads this -

A friend of mine who has worked in campaigns at a very high level since the 1970's worked as a volunteer in Rochester, NH on Tuesday for Senator Obama. It was his impression that while Obama is running an excellent campaign, he didn't think the campaign did a good job of "closing the deal" in New Hampshire.

There were hardly any Obama campaign volunteers outside of the polls assisting voters, yet Clinton had tons of volunteers at his polling site.

There was also a lot of complaining about the number of telephone calls people were getting from Obama's campaign, and very little house to house get out the vote campaigning.

I hope this isn't a problem as we all move forward to do our best to elect Senator Obama.

On the positive side, he said it was an extraordinary site to see and meet people from all across the country, including California, Oregon, etc., in New Hampshire supporting Barack Obama.

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Quinn Clements — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:21:53 GMT

Odd. Bill Clinton just endorsed Obama.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:25:52 GMT

Welcome aboard, Sen Johnson. Now prepare to be called silly names, lol.

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Paul — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:26:11 GMT

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This woman is against Hillary Clinton — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:26:12 GMT

You know what - all these bozos are doing is making us women mad. If the good old boys keep this up, it is going to be women against the men. I'm not going to have it. They are stupid too. As far as most people are concerned, Kerry is a non-entity. The Culinary Union is second to the Gaming Industry. Guess who is more important?
BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 4:54 PM)

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Well BionicWoman, I don't share you beliefs...

What was really sad about the women’s vote in New Hampshire was that it was based on emotion and not logic.

It was emotions that lead us into the wrong war…And now it’s logic wanting us to get out…

I am so very surprised and disappointed with some of the women's from New Hampshire, once again you allowed yourselves to be manipulated by emotions… So you voted for the Clintons to be are next President because Hillary cried? This is so sad so sad…. You felt like the men were ganging up on her and because she could not handled it and broke down in a manipulated cry…..You voted for her....So you don't take your country seriously....This is not only about "YOUR" emotions, this is about everything.....

If your healthcare cost continued to rise, will you accept the cost and turned the other way when Hillary CRIES
If are soldier are not pulled from this war in Iraq ---- will you continue to let them suffer and die when Hillary CRIES
When you gas cost continued to rise - will you then say, the cost is worth it because Hillary CRIES
When you lose your home because your mortgage has become difficult to pay---- will you be okay going homeless because Hillary CRIES
When your income stays at a stand still, while every other cost rises ----- will you be okay with your family suffering because Hillary CRIES
When you can't afford to send your child to college even though the Clintons sent their daughter to Oxford University in England --- Will you then say, it's more important for their daughter to have the best education because Hillary CRIES

So tell me women of New Hampshire what do you think is going to happen if she makes it to the general election….Are you going to continue to vote on emotions…..What are you going to do if the Clintons win the presidency and once again we are bombarded with investigation after investigation and nothing in the country is getting done because her personality is so divisive that everyone roots against her.....

You essentially are giving up everything because you based your decision on emotion and not logic.....And will jeopardize us from taking our country by doing so.....

The rest of the women of America rise up and be recognized..... Let show the rest of the world that this common thinking only lies in New Hampshire..... Let show the rest of America that it is are family and welling being that comes first and not the sympathy will feel for Hillary because she CRIED.....

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Abraham — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:30:29 GMT

PEOPLE, President OBAMA said that WE CAN, I JUST VOTED BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN SAN FRANCISCO. I DID MY PART AND ASK EACH ONE OF YOU TO DO THE SAME.
OBAMA 08.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:31:56 GMT

Pat - I'm sure all campaigns are doing their after-action reports and incorporating those kinds of lessons learned in their future plans. Interesting post; thanks for putting that up.

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Sane in Ut — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:33:08 GMT

There will be more. There are plenty of people in the Senate who are just as sick as we are of the petty, divisive politics of the past. They wanted to see if Obama was for real, I can understand that. Now things will get interesting.
Peter, San Francisco, CA (Sent

If they wanted to cross the petty divide they would indorse a republican. How does one party endorsing another member of their party cross a divide. The idea that only a member of one party could fix the rift and that the other party could never do it is just more of the same old divide. It cracks me up when any politician spouts off with this drivle. They all believe that their party is flawless and the middle of the road is when the other party comes around to their way of thinking. That is why general elections are a 50/50 split that will not change.

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Rich, Vidalia, GA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:40:50 GMT

How exactly do you bridge divides like these?

On the one side "Stay the course in Iraq" ... on the other "Bring the troops home".

On the one side "Extend tax cuts" ... on the other "Repeal tax cuts"

On the one side "Close off the borders" ... on the other "Support immigrant populations"

On the one side "Keep US energy corporations competitive" ... on the other "Reduce carbon emissions"

On the one side "Raise the minimum wage" ... on the other "Incentivize entrepreneurship"

On the one side "Reduce government spending" ... on the other "Increase government spending"

These aren't bridgeable divides, these are polar opposites. The incoming President won't be able to tackle these issues without coming down on one side or the other - he'll need to do more than be merely "present" in the White House...

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Matt LaFortune — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:41:20 GMT

Agreed. No one wants a "looser," though I'm not sure exactly what that implies. Perhaps Jos meant "loser," however I have no idea how two completely different individuals such as George W. Bush and Barack Obama could be classified as such (especially if Obama wins the general election, making that 3 presidential elections won between the two candidates). If you're going to disagree with a person, try to sound intelligent.

Watch out America, indeed.

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:41:29 GMT

Paul: We can change the direction of the party without making the old commanders walk the plank. It's flattering to Obama that they support his new command. That's what being a real leader is all about. Don't be so strident. Change can be accomplished without bloodletting.
Obama '08

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Chris, Lexington KY — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:42:46 GMT

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Jessica, Wisconsin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:45:44 GMT

Bionicwoman,
Obama has plenty of women supporting him. Ok so now everytime a women supports Hillary we should immediately assume it is because she is a women. Our country is better than this. Stop already.

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American Voter — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:46:40 GMT

I thought Kerry & Johnson were the entrenched losers that Sen. Obama was running against???

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justwaitandsee — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:48:20 GMT

Hillary's Senate endorsements include:

* Indiana Senator Evan Bayh
* Washington Senator Maria Cantwell
* California Senator Dianne Feinstein
* Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye
* New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez
* Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski
* Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor
* New York Senator Charles Schumer
* Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow
* Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Jay Link, Chicago, IL (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:15 PM)

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And why are these people important...They are not the powerful ones...with the exception of New York Senator Charles Schumer, and sometimes he can demonstrate not having a back bone....(ATTORNEY GENERAL)

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Jim Parker, Odessa, Texas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:49:00 GMT

Loving it, anything to keep a Republican in the White House.

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Jim Parker, Odessa, Texas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:50:13 GMT

Great, anything to keep a Republican in the White House.

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PLB — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:55:14 GMT

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:55:27 GMT

California Senator Dianne Feinst is a TOTAL WASTE !
She voted for:
the Iraq War, war against Iran, Atty Gen Mukasey, amnesty for telecom companies......

Yesterday, 10 Senators for Clinton and 0 for Obama
Today: 10 Senators for Clinton and 2 for Obama

The odds are getting better
and you can keep Feinstein !!

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CitizenJ — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:55:37 GMT

This makes no sense......He's an agent of change but you are all looking for him to get endorsements from the entrenched establishment, i.e. Kerry, Kennedy.

So you Obama supporters want the change, but you want to use the people already entrenched in Washington to try to give him some street credentials. Give me a freakin' break!

You Obama-maniacs are just as hypocritical as your candidate. Whatever it takes to get him into the WH.

Why not give his best friend Tony Rezko a call and see if he can campaign for him from prison?? This is gonna be a fun summer watching the Emperor's clothes being torn away!

Paul (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:26 PM)

I hate to burst your bubble, Paul, but I believe EVERY Democratic candidate is running on change. And last I checked (and it has even been reported as a point of pride by some Clinton supporters), Sen. Clinton has more endorsements by the "entrenched establishment" than Obama.

So, by your own reasoning, doesn't that make YOU as hypocritical as YOUR candidate?

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patty arnold — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:00:25 GMT

I spent the entire day at a n.c. - v.a. hospital. In the waiting room.! as my husband was being seen. The general conversation was a eye opener. Black vets think that obama is the sun and the moon. white vets were not happy and whispered about the room was; if he wins it then i will have to vote for the other guy. the republicans must love this.are they financing him as a strategy so they win ? ? ?

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Allan Beilke, Grey Eagle, MN — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:01:33 GMT

I think Paul hit it on the head: If you're about change, why rely on the old establishment hacks. If I were Obama, I'd distance myself from Kerry, Kennedy and Gore, who are all established losers. Seems like a kiss of death.

Same could be said for Hillary aligning herself so closely with her infamous hubby, Bill. Does she think we've all forgotten what an embarassment he was to the office of President?

Too bad the best qualified candidates - Biden, Richardson and Dodd - couldn't hang in there longer.

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Obama Girls Unite! — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:04:27 GMT

Woman against Hillary, thanks for the post. I supported the Clintons in the 90's but now I think it's time for them to go. Unfortunately, I think they will do anything to maintain control. Forget splittig the country. I think they're willing to tear apart the Democratic party if it comes to that.

What did Hillary say in her tearful remarks? She doesn't want to see us go backwards? People, that's exactly where she wants to go.

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janette norton, amarillo, tx — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:04:51 GMT

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Russ Wells, Maine — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:08:22 GMT

I wouldnt get to excited about Kerry endorsement I voted for him as a last option but i dont think this means a hill of Beans...My suggestion to Obama is to continue on with what your message is...I havent voted yet or decided,But you have that shot that many of ous independents are willing go give you. We want change not a lot of this old regime who all of a sudden seem to see the light, that they are part of the Change they have raped the American people with corruption, theft, lies, porkbarrelling., and it goe on. They have the best benefits that they American would like to have after all we pay for it but have no say...Change im for it. Dont give me a hand out but give me a chance.

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Michael Gomez, Ridgefield Park,New Jersey — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:10:03 GMT

Not only women, but intelligent, well-informed voters - men or women, should vote for Hillary Clinton. This is not a religious sermon or pop rally. This is an election for the most powerful office on the planet. Remember, international experience, and separation of church and state should be the main priorities. These are some of the reasons we are having problems with our government. It is okay to believe in something and be inspired, but do not enforce your beliefs on my freedom of choice and speech.
Obama, at this stage in his career, would be nothing more than a puppet and would constantly flip-flop if he were to get into the White House, in order to appear to be working across party lines - exactly what Republicans would use to their advantage against the Democrats and middle-class America, then Obama would receive the blame. Don't be foolish once again. Vote for Hillary. Once she straightens out the current mess in the White House, maybe 8 years from now consider an "experienced" Obama to take over the reigns and bring the factions together. Priorities are important.
First, we need a candidate to show some fight and take it to the Republican Party in order to take America back, then, and only then, can there be some type of reconciliation.
Do not get fooled by the Neo-cons again.

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IllinoisnIndy — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:10:25 GMT

Obama agent of change? Thats a dream and we know that very well in Illinois. Where he has been since we elected him to the US Senate? Now we know...he have been running for the Presidency to bring there the Illinois and Chicago machine. That's what will change the Texas Bush machine for the Illinois Delay, Madigan, Strogger, Jackson, and other machine!

It's easy to talk about change when the same old machine is endorsing you and the big powers are pouring the bulk of the money to get you elected! Thats a change anyone can make!

As a resident of Illinois I have long been disgusted with the "under the table" corruption that runs RAMPANT here. What disgusts me even more is that when blatant evidence is exposed, the accused individual always finds a way to "make it go away". Chicago Mayor Daley is the chief source of most of the corruption in the state ("Operation Silver Shovel", etc.), but somehow he's always able to walk away with his hands clean. Oh, by the way, he's a big Obama supporter. Also, Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (and current Illinois Democratic Party Chairman) was under investigation by the Feds. No problem. He and the Illinois Democratic Machine got Madigan's daughter elected Attorney General of Illinois. Gee, what ever happened to that investigation...........As far as the Rezko case, Obama is not the only one having a connection to Rezko. Rezko was a fundraiser and close friend of the current governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich - a governor who is also being investigated by the Feds for his own corrupt practices. (Ironically, Blagojevich came to power by vowing to clean up the corruption created by Republican Governor George Ryan.)Those of you who still aren't convinced that Barack Obama is yet another cog in the Illinois corruption machine should look up the Todd Stroger Cook County Board election scandal. Barack Obama unabashedly threw his full support to Todd Stroger despite the dubious way Stroger even got to become a cadidate. Why would Obama even endorse such shennanigans? I don't have enough time to go into this one, but trust me, it's a beauty. Look it up!Whether Obama himself is corrupt is yet to be determined, but his associations do cause alarm. Are these the same associations that would follow him to the White House? Obama is not "squeeky clean". We in Illinois know better.I will close by saying that I am not a Republican. I am not a Democrat. I have been forced into cynical independency from Illinois polititians that continue to disappoint.
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Renee Gaud, Atlantic City, New Jersey — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:10:51 GMT

I am constantly annoyed by women who think male endorsements for Obama are only gender based. This line of thinking - when noticed by men - gives the appearance women can't LOGICALLY choose a candidate, instead opting to use anger and imagined gender attacks as their basis.

Is this who the Hillary supporters are? I should hope not!

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jasmine orlando, florida — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:12:27 GMT

I am so disgusted by the fact that older, educated women in NH voted for Hillary because she cried. If this is the way people vote in this country for their emotionalism and not for the policies and beliefs the candidates hold; then GOD Have mercy! A glaring fact about women breaking under pressure(she broke down because she thought she was losing to Barack)itself shows that the presidency requires grit and toughness which she proves she is lacking and unable to handle her emotions. Wake up America! and do the right thing this time.You were wrong two times in the past for electing Bush based on your emotions. Please vote this time on logic and have audacity to HOPE for a new and peaceful future where our children will be safe in the real sense!

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:20:32 GMT

Please Democrats- don't resort to voting based upon race or gender. We are better than that. Obama may have lost those votes because they were soft to begin with. And quite frabkly he has never been negative or ganged up on Hillary (the same can not be said for her or John Edwards). Obama can't control the presses' exuberance that she might be out of the race. And the press reacted that way not because she is a woman, but because they have never liked how her campaign treats the press. And they love a ratings getting story. The best thing we all can do, is make an informed vote based independently from the media.

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Lynne, Little Rock, Arkansas — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:20:45 GMT

Today something very good for Hillary Clinton happened to me in a very busy upscale part of Little Rock. I have a Hillary 08 Bumper sticker on my car.
I am a white woman in my 40's. I had stopped at a light and alongside me pulled up a new SUV with a good looking thirtyish black chick driving it. She rolled her window down and was trying to get my attention. I pushed the button and rolled my passenger side window down to see what she wanted. She said quote" Where did you get your bumper sticker"? I told her to go to Hillaryclinton.com and she said great.
I truly believe Hillary can unite the country but I do not believe many African Americans want him as president. He is arrogant and uppity and part white and that is not appealing to many in the black community. I don't want him because he is such a "Novice". You think we got a mess with George, Inexperienced Bush, just elect Obama and we will have an even worse mess. I read an article today that said we are all waiting to see if he is Jimmy Carter or JFK. My bet is Jimmy Carter.

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Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:20:45 GMT

It is good news that many progressive senior statesmen and women are aligning themselves with Obama. For the kind of change we wish to occur to actually happen, we will need the support of all progressives. They are lining up behind Obama, to follow, not in front of him to lead. Obama will lead if we are willing to follow.

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Michael D. Hafer, Fort Wayne, Indiana — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:22:18 GMT

"BionicWoman" - You're the only one playing the gender card here. If women line up behind Clinton just because she is a woman, then those women are blinded by their gender. Millions of women are going to vote for both Clinton and Obama. Stop with this gender bs.

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Obama supporter — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:23:52 GMT

Pat from Boston,

I volunteered in NH and agree with your friends statements about the GOTV effort. I was a novice and I could see problems.

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Adam, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:27:57 GMT

A South Dakota Democrat wants one thing: down-ticket help from the presidential candidate. A red state is rough, but it's only rougher with Hillary as the figurehead. It's the smart choice for him.

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Michael D. Hafer, Fort Wayne, Indiana — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:28:17 GMT

Paul - Obama gaining endorsements from Kerry and others like him is important because they will have a seat at the table, whether you or John Edwards like it or not. As much as I love John Edwards, Obama has my support exactly because he gets endorsements from ALL quarters. Obama will be the President of the United States and of the American people, not just the President of whoever has Paul's stamp of approval. This is all well within Obama's campaign message.

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Super Independent — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:31:35 GMT

why is this looked at as against women? it would be saying that people vote for barack because he is half white and half black. why must this go down hill into a gender fight? i think that is so far off base. i would hope we all are better than to think like that.

isn't this about support of the candidate you believe in, not gender or race? if that is the only reason that a person is voting then they have missed the boat all together.

that is ignorant. to me that is as bad as someone saying hillary won in new hampshire because she was white and barack is black. i won't believe that kind of ugliness and i won't vote for someone because they are a woman or man.

that is utterly ridiculous and insulting to suggest to someone that should be their reason to vote. i hope we all are more intelligent than that to stoop that low.
ace-an independent (Sent Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:19 PM)
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I totally agree with your point... I am a woman... I am Super Independent…. There is nothing more satisfying than to receive something you deserve because you deserve it. Not because you feel it’s time.

I tell my daughter all the time….When you make it to the top…. I want you to make it not because you’re beautiful, not because you are a woman but because you are smart and deserving to be there......

As women, we should never want anything handed to us…. It takes the complete meaning away…..

We should keep that in mine when we vote for symbols that are not base with logic

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Peter, San Francisco, CA — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:32:19 GMT

"This makes no sense......He's an agent of change but you are all looking for him to get endorsements from the entrenched establishment, i.e. Kerry, Kennedy."

You seem to be mistaking Obama for somebody else. Even an elected official who has been in office for years can realize that the system is broken, and can become part of the solution. If they are sincere, they are welcome to join the campaign. This isn't a purge, it's about unity. I'm really not sure why the Clinton folks find it so hard to understand that.

BTW, Obama doesn't have a Kennedy endorsement. Yet.

(Side Note: it also isn't 2 to Hillary's 10. It's 6 to 10, and I suspect that will even up soon.)

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Richard Doby — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:38:47 GMT

As a Black Republican I fully support Obama and respect his approach of bringing America together. Go Obama! Colorado, lets get behind CHANGE, and make it happen.

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nadeem, Canada — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:38:54 GMT

BionicWomon,

The reason Obama is getting support is that he transcends the divisive politics you just bloged about.

It is not about:
Man vs. Woman
Black vs. White
Red State vs. Blue State

It is about the UNITED states. Man, Woman, Black, White, Democrat, Republican, Independent. All standing united, united for change that will end the political divide.

Obama has had many opportunities to criticize Hillary. He could go after her for failed healthcare in the 90s, or for her flip flop on education, but he doesn't because he stands for a different type of politics. One that rises above these issues and unites america. This is the reason many women are supporting him. Unlike Hillary who constantly brings up her gender, Obama never brings up is race or plays the race card. Hillary playing the gender card was offensive to most women i know, it set women back as opposed to moving them forward as equals.

OBAMA '08

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Laura, Colorado — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:39:16 GMT

Yeah, where is Ted Kennedy when you need him? With the Kerry endorsement in place and announced in South Carolina (SERIOUSLY??? Kerry in S.C.? Are the Obama people brain dead?) all we need is Chapaquidik Ted to come out and endorse Obama. Yeah, that won't give the Republicans any ammo...

Hillary Clinton has more experience, better endorsements and is the only candidate who a sane, rational Democrat would vote for (other than Edwards but, he's toast).

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Fred C. Dobbs, Sierra Madre, New Mexico — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:43:37 GMT

John Kerry - didn't he lose the 2004 election! I was for the war before I was against the war. I was for Obama befoe I was against Obama. And Bill Bradley - he didn't get the nick name dollar bill for nothing. Didn't he lose in the primaries! And Tim Johnson - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I see that Harry Reid's son is supporting/working for Hillary Clinton in Nevada.

Hillary Clinton has taken a beating from Chris Matthews and the media and is still standing. That's one tough lady!

Obama has been referred to a souffle by George Will: pretty and pleasing, but mostly air and apt to collapse if jostled. Senator Souffle who voted "present" over 125 times, now that's change?

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AW, Houston, TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:56:32 GMT

To This woman is against Hillary Clinton,
First of all we are in Iraq because we are fighting a war against terror. Just because Obama thinks he can make friends with terrorist and negotate away your freedom, that's not going to make that change.

Second, the reason why health care is high is because the congress mandated to hospitals that they were to treat all the illegals for free, not even considering that it takes medicine, nurses, and supplies to run a hospital, all these things cost money and when the cost of the doctor's who care for them is now being done for free, then that drives up the cost to consumers.

The reason why oil is up is because your liberal friends won't allow us to drill on our own soil which will drive the cost of oil way down, but since liberals are morons when it comes to economics, this is the B.S. we get those of us who are consumers end up suffering the most.

If you sign a mortgage contract a can't pay your house note, that is not the President's fault, that responsibility lies with you. It is the president who is using our tax dollars to bail people out of their mortgage loans because they didn't take the time to understand fully what they were doing, but to sit there and blame the president or the current administration for you signing your name to the dotted line, is ridiculous.

If you can't send you kid to college than you should have planned better for their future, to sit here and think that it's the governments job or tax payers responsibility to send your child to college doesn't make any sense. You should have a more prominent role in your child's life and take effective measures to ensure that they have a future.

Just another tip: It's the demand for oil that drives up the costs, not who the president is.

Geess people pick up an economics books and read it sometime.

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This woman is ALSO against Hillary Clinton, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:08:15 GMT

To "This woman is against Hillary Clinton" - Thank you so much. As a woman I was irritated beyond belief that Hillary cried. i wanted to throw my TV out on the street. It made me dislike her even more than I already did. If she hadn't thought she was going to get her cookies tossed in New Hampshire you wouldn't have seen a tear. That was strategy as we can see the Clinton camp plays dirty. Is this what we want in the White House? A spoiled brat? I too was a huge fan of President Clinton - even after he cheated on Hillary. But he needs to pack up his wife and her Kleenex and go home. We need a new direction and let me tell you something "shugas" SHE AIN'T IT!

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Denny, Alaska — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:10:09 GMT

Work to take your party back, Dems! Get behind Barry and restore the legacy of the party of FDR.

If you nominate Her Hillaryness, I guarantee you'll wander in the political desert for another four years.

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gerry Los Angeles, California — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:58:23 GMT

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motombi wolete — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:04:37 GMT

First BUSH then CLINTON then BUSH and another clinton?and it's not that she has exceptional skills.Comon AMERICA this is the land of great minds we can smell the machine oil from a distance.FIRST the lesser of the Bushes and now i can not believe we are considering the lesser of the Clintons.what have we become.hope we can all see beyond the two piece monarchy and vote OBAMA in.WE MUST FIGHT FOR BETTER.WE MUST VOTE OBAMA.GO OBAMA the only SMART choise for PRESIDENT.

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Joe, Chicago, IL — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:04:48 GMT

Joe from Chicago,
Barack Obama is the REAL DEAL. He has spent 11 years in elected public office, to Hillary's 6. He is genuinely concerned about our country and ALL of its citizens, black, white, latino, asian, indian, etc...
I am sure that Hillary is genuinely concerned as well. She and Bill, however, will do and say anything to get back into office. She desperately wants the power and it showed in New Hampshire. Hats off to her, she rounded up the confused elderly women and the troubled high school dropouts to vote for her in NH. She would do well in Chicago too, getting the homeless bums to come vote in exchange for some hooch. We need a leader that can unite ALL of Us and the Clintons simply will deepen the divide.She is probably the most divisive candidate for president that I have ever witnessed. Sorry Hillary-ites it's not going to happen for you this time. Thank you all for your time... Thank you President Obama for your service! OBAMA 08

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DA, Camp Pendleton, CA — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:05:52 GMT

Okay are you Smarter than a 9yr old? My Grandchild of 9 yrs was watching the N.H. primary when Sen. Clinton won and we listened to her victory speech. I asked my 9yr old grandchild what did she think about Sen. Clinton. My 9yr. grandchild said that she does not like Sen. Clinton because she cries and to her Presidents don't cry and need to be tough. She also stated that Sen. Clinton does not seem like a person anyone can trust. Sometimes children can see things we don't at times. I vote for the 9yr old.

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Chuck K, Buffalo, NY — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:10:07 GMT

It's funny how the bickering in this thread is what Obama speaks against.

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autowx — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:34:53 GMT

Kerry's on-the-ground-knowledgeable operatives have joined Obama's team. The same group of 2004 losers that will guarantee an Obama loss. Hillary should feel fortunate!

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Ruth Pool — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:35:04 GMT

I agree with "This Woman is Against Hillary" -- she is absolutely right on, and hopefully women and every other American in other states see through Hillary's acting. You missed one, though -- What happens when terrorists strike again in our country because the Clintons eradicate our military and intelligence agencies which they almost accomplished in Bill's term? ... will we just say, "Not to worry, we live in a terrible world, because Hillary CRIES!!!

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DFulmore — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:36:15 GMT

Lynne, it goes to show that some of us have not moved past the whole color thing and that what will keep this country living in the shadows of the past. Why couldn't she just be a person asking about your bumper sticker. This is about our country not a bumper sticker, a country that is suffering from higher gas pricess, low wages, unemployment and a war that is breaking the backs of every hard working American not matter what color to fund. This is not a woman thing or a color thing this is a people thing who is going to do the job to get us out of this mess we are in. Hillary voted for this war we are in how many more will she vote for and how many more of our children will be lost, Hillary voted for the raise in Health Care we now endure that she promoted back when Bill Clinton was President and then she say I learned from my mistake then but how many people had to bear that mistake? How many? It is not about a woman or color thing it is about saving this Nation. So peel your sticker and replace it with who will save our Nation?
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Today something very good for Hillary Clinton happened to me in a very busy upscale part of Little Rock. I have a Hillary 08 Bumper sticker on my car.
I am a white woman in my 40's. I had stopped at a light and alongside me pulled up a new SUV with a good looking thirtyish black chick driving it. She rolled her window down and was trying to get my attention. I pushed the button and rolled my passenger side window down to see what she wanted. She said quote" Where did you get your bumper sticker"? I told her to go to Hillaryclinton.com and she said great.
I truly believe Hillary can unite the country but I do not believe many African Americans want him as president. He is arrogant and uppity and part white and that is not appealing to many in the black community. I don't want him because he is such a "Novice". You think we got a mess with George, Inexperienced Bush, just elect Obama and we will have an even worse mess. I read an article today that said we are all waiting to see if he is Jimmy Carter or JFK. My bet is Jimmy Carter.

Lynne, Little Rock, Arkansas

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SLT, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:38:09 GMT

I am a woman, I would love to vote for a woman for president. JUST NOT HILLARY!!

"Do you mind?!? You're messing up the coronation!"
http://blog.al.com/stantis/2007/12/messing_up_the_coronation.html

If you really look at it, she is an anti-feminist. The only reason she's even here is because she stood by her cheatin' man. They feed off of each other.

I would vote for a qualified woman who got the job on her own merits, NOT because her husband had the job first and gave it to her when he was done.

She has just as much experience as Obama. BOTH are junior senators. Neither has held the office of POTUS. Besides, Thomas Jefferson was 33 when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Martin Luther King was 26 when he led the Montgomery Boycott, Cesar Chavez was 35 when he co-founded the United Farm Workers. Even Mother Theresa was 38 when she heeded the call to help people in poverty.

Now, tell my why Barack Obama is too young to be president again??

He can't do any worse than BUSH-CLINTON-BUSH have done!!

I'm an OBAMA mama!!! OBAMA '08!!

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sue — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:53:50 GMT

For a person who just lost a primary, Obama sure is getting a lot of endorsements.

The Kerry endorsement also provided him with access to Kerry's list of 3 MILLION donors. Also, I just received an email from the Obama camp indicating that the day AFTER he lost NH, his website was flooded with 20,000 donations - the most ever for them in a single day - and that they have received over 83,000 donations in total in the first nine days of 2008.

Looks like Obama will have all the money he needs to fight this thing out on super tuesday.

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NinaK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:58:22 GMT

Lyne from Little Rock wrote: Today something very good for Hillary Clinton happened to me in a very busy upscale part of Little Rock. I have a Hillary 08 Bumper sticker on my car. I am a white woman in my 40's. I had stopped at a light and alongside me pulled up a new SUV with a good looking thirtyish black chick driving it. She rolled her window down and was trying to get my attention. I pushed the button and rolled my passenger side window down to see what she wanted. She said quote" Where did you get your bumper sticker"? I told her to go to Hillaryclinton.com and she said great.
I truly believe Hillary can unite the country but I do not believe many African Americans want him as president. He is arrogant and uppity and part white and that is not appealing to many in the black community. I don't want him because he is such a "Novice". You think we got a mess with George, Inexperienced Bush, just elect Obama and we will have an even worse mess. I read an article today that said we are all waiting to see if he is Jimmy Carter or JFK. My bet is Jimmy Carter.

Geeze, talk about discrimination in full bloom!! You talk about yourself as a white WOMAN and to the other lady as a black CHICK. You then go on to berate Mr. Obama for being part white and that the black community does not like that. Why don't you speak for yourself? YOU do not like Mr. Obama because he is part black. You are projecting your own feelings upon the black community. How do you know how the black community feel? Because you feel as you do, does that mean the black community does to because he is part white?? You are the epitomy of discrimination. I went to school in Arkansas when discrimination was still at its highest levels and I saw it first hand. It was not pretty!! Guess people like you in Arkansas still harbor hate toward blacks. This is 2007, get over your prjudices and grow up!!!
And I say Mr. Obama is a combination of John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, and Abraham Lincoln.

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CE — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:05:09 GMT

I don't know still who I will vote for, but Hillary's crying did affect me in a very profound way. Not because she is a woman but becuase I saw her as human for the first time. No doubt, she is a master debater but I've always wondered if she wanted to win the debate or make a difference. I think she is good at hiding her feelings but I don't think she can act.
janette norton, amarillo, tx

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Janet, She affected me too. It was truly genuine emotion about HER predicament, and what she said immediately after was quite telling. If she had shed a tear over the soilders she voted to send into Iraq, that would have been a little different. I was a Clinton supporter too.

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NinaK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:07:33 GMT

Lynne in Little Rock wrote: I am a white woman in my 40's. I had stopped at a light and alongside me pulled up a new SUV with a good looking thirtyish black chick driving it. I truly believe Hillary can unite the country but I do not believe many African Americans want him as president. He is arrogant and uppity and part white and that is not appealing to many in the black community. I don't want him because he is such a "Novice". Lynn, you are the epitomy of discrimination in full bloom. You describe yourself as a white WOMAN and describe the young lady as a black CHICK. Then you berate Mr. Obama for being part white and how the black community doesn't like that. It's you, Lynne, who does not like Mr. Obama being part black. You are nothing but a bigot!! I say Mr Obama is a combination of Abe Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Bobby Kennedy!!!

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Sam Shaw, Houston, TX — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:10:14 GMT

Looks like Hillary has the hyperpartisan Democrat woman age 40+ vote wrapped up. Too bad that won't translate to one single state in November.

As far as all the endorsements Hillary has - the Clinton machine isn't called "machine" for nothing. It grinds people up and spits them out. As soon as Obama starts showing the possibility that he could beat Hillary for the nomination, people are all too anxious to ditch Hillary. Fear only works when you can convince others that you have the power to back your threats up, and Hillary will be back to the Senate next January where she can't do any real harm.

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Eric, NY, NY — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:11:23 GMT

77 Years of establishment and DC mentality endorsed Obama today. He says he is the candidate of change. I love how no one in the media is asking questions or voicing how inconsistent this is.

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susie from sumwhere — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:26:43 GMT

Please Democrats, nominate someone besides obama(no experience)and look where no experience bush got us, Billary, rather have a blind dog, Edwards(who Knows)This may be the one year I sit out the elections altogether. help America,somebody sensible run.

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CE — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:31:02 GMT

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Gino Shahan Jamison, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:36:49 GMT

If we always do......What we've always done.....We will always get....what we've alway gotten......It's time for a change.

((((((OBAMA 08)))))))

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CE — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:43:53 GMT

I bet you, All these people who are againts our next
President, who ahappened to be a woman, are all the same people who hate the Clintons ever since Bill became President of the U.S.. Just watch & see if in
November, 2008 all of you Clinton haters will have a big shock in your lives. Sorry!
gerry Los Angeles, California

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Give me a break! I voted for Bill twice, as did my wife, and started out backing her. Her campaign saw fit to resort to politics of personal destruction and turned me off along with a substantial number of Dems. If you want to fool yourself into thinking everyone who is opposed to her is sexist or a member of a vast conspiracy of haters go right ahead.

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CE — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:07:44 GMT

Bill Clinton won twice with less than 50% of the vote. I voted for him both times and stood by him through that little problem he had with Congress. I want to see a democrat in the WH with a working majority on Capital Hill. Clinton, never had any ability to get other dems elected and Hillary's high negatives tell me she will not have any coat tails either. In fact, based on the early republican debates she is their best hope to energize the party.

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Lisa in Oklahoma City — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:16:37 GMT

Could we at least get the facts straight? She didn't cry. She got a little bit emotional. Everyone is treating this like she had a nervous breakdown.

No, she started talking about what the race means to her and she choked up a little, showing that it MEANT A LOT to her.

Kind of like Romney and Bill Clinton tear up to show people they care about certain issues.

This article is from Dec 19th, weeks before Clinton cried:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22329566/

It talks about male politicians, specifically Romney, getting emotional, and goes on to conclude that Hillary Clinton would be crucified for it.

A few weeks later, Clinton gets a little verklempt and suddenly the media is painting it like she's bawling her eyes out and tearing at her hair.

And you -- all of you -- who are taking that as a sign of weakness from a female candidate (when from a male candidate it's a sign of his deep compassionate commitment to the American People) are being inexcusably sexist. I've yet to see a man say that Romney's made him ashamed of his gender over getting mist-eyed. So you "women against Clinton" need to drop this tears issue and focus on something real. (There's plenty to dislike, actually. You just have to look at what she has to say about her policies to find it. I know, I know. Research about the candidate! Unheard of in a Presidential Election!)

More time has been spent on Clinton's nonexistent tears than on the entire GOP field in the past week. I am disgusted beyond belief with this double-standard.

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Lisa in Oklahoma City — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:20:57 GMT

And did someone just seriously call Obama "uppity" on this thread? Please tell me that was a parody of a racist and not a serious comment.

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Brit — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:34:48 GMT

I cannot for the life of me understand why some women would allow themselves to be swayed by tears in this election. This is about who should be president of the United States, not about being turned down in the try-outs for cheerleader. How on earth people could be led into voting for Clinton out of womanly empathy, or out of pity is beyond me - and I am a woman close to Clinton's age.

Barack Obama is the best candidate in this race, regardless of race, sex, color, or what someone prefers for breakfast. America faces a huge challenge. Never have I known a developed country so divided. The people of this nation need to be united in a common hope, for without that unity, it will not rise to meet its challenges, nor will its people be able to make the sacrifices necessary to survive the 21st Century. Obama brings hope. Not only to jaded people in my age group, but more importantly, to those young people who will be tomorrow's leaders.

Let's stop making this a gender thing. We don't have time for distractions. There is a nation to put back on track.

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Another one woman against Hillary Clinton — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:08:26 GMT

Everyone who is against Hillary Clinton because she cried, copy and past and add a number....

1...Am I against Hillary, and totally agree with these coments:What was really sad about the women’s vote in New Hampshire was that it was based on emotion and not logic.

It was emotions that lead us into the wrong war…And now it’s logic wanting us to get out…

I am so very surprised and disappointed with some of the women's from New Hampshire , once again you allowed yourselves to be manipulated by emotions… So you voted for the Clintons to be are next President because Hillary cried? This is so sad so sad…. You felt like the men were ganging up on her and because she could not handled it and broke down in a manipulated cry…..You voted for her....So you don't take your country seriously....This is not only about "YOUR" emotions, this is about everything.....

• If your healthcare cost continued to rise, will you accept the cost and turned the other way when Hillary CRIES

• If are soldier are not pulled from this war in Iraq ---- will you continue to let them suffer and die when Hillary CRIES

• When your gas cost continued to rise - will you then say, the cost is worth it because Hillary CRIES

• When you lose your home because your mortgage has become difficult to pay---- will you be okay going homeless because Hillary CRIES

• When your income stays at a stand still, while every other cost rises ----- will you be okay with your family suffering because Hillary CRIES

• When you can't afford to send your child to college even though the Clintons sent their daughter to Oxford University in England (VERY EXPENSES)--- Will you then say, it's more important for their daughter to have the best education because Hillary CRIES

So tell me women of New Hampshire what do you think is going to happen if she makes it to the general election….Are you going to continue to vote on emotions…..What are you going to do if the Clintons win the presidency and once again we are bombarded with investigation after investigation and nothing in the country is getting done because her personality is so divisive that everyone roots against her.....

You essentially are giving up everything because you based your decision on emotion and not logic.....And will jeopardize us from taking our country back by doing so.....

The rest of the women of America rise up and be recognize..... Let show the rest of the world that this common thinking only lies in New Hampshire .....

Let show the rest of America that it is are families and welling being that comes first and not the sympathy will feel for Hillary because she CRIED.....

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Cynthia Hubbard, Cortlandt Manor, New York — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:14:16 GMT

I was a long time Hilary Clinton supporter until I saw how really nasty and vicious she and her husband really are. Obama is trying to heal and unite while the Clintons, their rabid supporters (i.e., Bob Johnson) and the media continue to rile up and divide Americans. Please let us decide without interjecting your combined hatred. Obama appears to have opened up his life for our review, and it is apparent that he also experiences that process called "evolving from a stupid child to a mature and responsible human being." We should all be proud of showing the world that we have so many candidates from different political parties, backgrounds, classes, gender, reglisions while conducting ourselves with dignity and fair play.