<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx</link><description>
The Columbia State's headline: “Democratic debate: At each other's throats.”Subhead: “Clinton, Obama in bitter debate as primary looms.” “At times the debate, held at the Palace Theatre, threatened to spin out of control as the smoldering dispute between</description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)</generator><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597890</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:29:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597890</guid><dc:creator>Aaron's place</dc:creator><description>Tremendous insight JJJ! &amp;nbsp;Take it to the Clintons for Americans' sake!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597900</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:31:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597900</guid><dc:creator>Melissa,Mpls</dc:creator><description>I have a friend who moved to Mpls 5 years ago and, She won't vote for Obama. I found this interesting that she didn't feel he helped her in anyway. &amp;nbsp;Of course now knowing he likes to vote present I understand. GO CLINTON OR EDWARDS</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597913</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597913</guid><dc:creator>Chris Penn</dc:creator><description>The anti Clinton folks are out full force with lies and distortions against them. The Clintons are the toughest and smartest politicians who will be able to stand up to the rightwing nuts and swiftboaters. Obama is just another nicey, nicey guy who will be crucified by the repubs and dems will lose yet again if he gets the nomination.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597918</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:36:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597918</guid><dc:creator>Kirk Watson, Houston Texas</dc:creator><description>If by &amp;quot;methodically aggressive&amp;quot;, you mean &amp;quot;telling outright lies&amp;quot;, then yes, the Clintoons are being &amp;quot;methodically aggressive&amp;quot;.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597929</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:42:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597929</guid><dc:creator>CitizenJ</dc:creator><description>I have a friend who moved to Mpls 5 years ago and, She won't vote for Obama. I found this interesting that she didn't feel he helped her in anyway. &amp;nbsp;Of course now knowing he likes to vote present I understand. GO CLINTON OR EDWARDS &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Melissa,Mpls (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:31 AM)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are you saying you don't think you can find one person who doesn't feel they were helped at all by Senator Clinton? Or Senator Edwards? Or any other politician ever elected to office? Sounds like a rather weak justification for the fact you don't want to vote for Obama in the first place.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597933</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:43:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597933</guid><dc:creator>Len Charles, Tampa Fl</dc:creator><description>The idea of a shadow presidency is extremely troubling. It is obvious that Bill Clinton would be the real power with Hillary just used as a prop of his. Bill Clinton lied to us many, many times when he was President. Can you imagine how much he'd lie to us as a shadow President?</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597937</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:45:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597937</guid><dc:creator>Ron, TX</dc:creator><description>Obama got it right during the debate. &amp;nbsp;The Clintons are not being factually accurate and truthful. &amp;nbsp;This type of politics has got to end. &amp;nbsp;We must move beyond partisan postering and fighting. &amp;nbsp;Obama is our only hope.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597945</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:47:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597945</guid><dc:creator>Shadow, Hamden, CT</dc:creator><description>Melissa - Barack Obama was a state Senator in Illinois and is the US Senator from Illinois, not Minessota, which should explain why he was not able to represent the constituents of Minneapolis.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris - If you could say that before about Obama, you certainly can't after last night's debate; he knocked Hillary's head off when she attacked him.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597957</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:50:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597957</guid><dc:creator>DCortez, Houston, Texas</dc:creator><description>Chris says:&lt;br&gt;The anti Clinton folks are out full force with lies and distortions against them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Dear Chris,&lt;br&gt;Bill and Hillary don't need anyone's help when it comes to distorting the truth.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597959</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:51:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597959</guid><dc:creator>joe     clayton GA</dc:creator><description>To melissa,Mpls I find it odd that you two think Clinton or Edwards will be better for the country. Do you two want another Clinton in the White House? Whats wrong with you two? Clinton has done nothing for this country and she sure in the hell has not helped the American People. She wants to be the first female women in the White house. Thats her claim to fame. She is over bearing, a liar and not what she appears to be. Any woman who is supposed to be this strong person has to have her husband to defend her is not a leader. You will have him putting her in a spot alot for no reason. She is not the leader of the free world. Can't wait to watch the republicans rip her to shreads in the general elections.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597960</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:51:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597960</guid><dc:creator>NH</dc:creator><description>Obama really showed the American people that he can stand up to the Clinton's. &amp;nbsp;The media, press, and supporters on Hillary are saying that Obama was not so nice last evening. &amp;nbsp;He has the right to stand up to the Clinton's, and prove to America that he would be the better choice for president. &amp;nbsp;The clinton's really showed their true colors. &amp;nbsp;Obama is clearly for all &amp;quot;Americans&amp;quot;, no matter what your race is. &amp;nbsp;He does not feed in to racism. Go Obama!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597968</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:53:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597968</guid><dc:creator>bc Indiana</dc:creator><description>It's a shame that Obama's observation on Reagan and the subsequent out of context attack on him reveal a simple truth about this campaign:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Partisan politics over basic intelligence; zealotry over thought. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Being a president should be about embracing good ideas for the benefit of all Americans NOT pushing partisan ideology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597970</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:53:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597970</guid><dc:creator>Diogenes</dc:creator><description>FACT CHECK: Obama, His Contributor Rezko, the Slum Landlord Business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;by truthteller2007, Tue Jan 22, 2008 at 01:10:49 AM EST&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton engaged in a heated exchange over Obama's work for a certain Rezko during tonight's CNN-Congressional Black Caucus debate. &amp;nbsp;An assessment of their statements reveals that Barack Obama misrepresented the work he performed for Rezko, who Hillary Clinton correctly characterized as a &amp;quot;slum landlord&amp;quot; who is also one of Barack Obama's &amp;quot;contributors.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;Clinton, however, neglected to mention that Rezko is presently under federal indictment for fraudulent schemes involving government officials and government funds. &amp;nbsp;Because this fact check is limited to statements uttered during the debate, it will not explore Rezko's involvement in the questionable scheme whereby Obama purchased his Chicago mansion.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597975</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:54:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597975</guid><dc:creator>fortuna, Houston, TX</dc:creator><description>Why can't the MSM get it right? &amp;nbsp;Obama wasn't talking over Clinton. &amp;nbsp;He waited politely for her to finish. &amp;nbsp;When it was his turn to speak, SHE TALKED OVER HIM, not the other way around. &amp;nbsp;She is a rude, nasty person. &amp;nbsp;I considered voting for her at one time. &amp;nbsp;I will not do so now. &amp;nbsp;If she is the Democratic candidate, I may not vote at all. &amp;nbsp;Or I may pray for an independent candidate to run. &amp;nbsp;Her performance last night was shameful.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597992</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:57:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597992</guid><dc:creator>Susan, MA</dc:creator><description>We've got an economy in real trouble. &amp;nbsp;John Edwards saw this months ago and began talking about it. &amp;nbsp;After last night's debate do we really want Hillary of Barack at the helm? &amp;nbsp;And for that matter--- could their behavior which is so damaging disable Democrats from winning the general election? &amp;nbsp;How could they think last night's debate was a chance to settle scores? &amp;nbsp;Shouldn't they have spent the time talking about what they'll do for Americans who face such tough challenges these days? &amp;nbsp;Save the opposition research for press releases not for prime time television. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT JOHN EDWARDS. </description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#597996</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:58:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:597996</guid><dc:creator>Phyliss R. Wright</dc:creator><description>I am going to vote for Obama, because I can see through the smoke screen that the Clintons are putting up. &amp;nbsp;Hillary Clinton appears to have a sense of entitlement and is riding on her husbands coat tails.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598014</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:02:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598014</guid><dc:creator>Sonya, Miami, Florida</dc:creator><description>I'm what you could call an &amp;quot;OBAMA REPUBLICAN&amp;quot;. &amp;nbsp;If he wins the nomination, then I'll vote Democrat this year.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If Hillary gets it, I'll just stay home.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598015</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:03:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598015</guid><dc:creator>stunned GA</dc:creator><description>I'm not sure Obama and Edwards won as much as it was apparent Hillary lost. &amp;nbsp;It is hard to crawl off a broom and look presidential. &amp;nbsp;She reinforced her status as Bill's surregate with her somewhat hysterical &amp;quot;He's not here...&amp;quot;. &amp;nbsp;Of course he was not there; it would be illegal, and besides I'm fairly sure he was probably tired after spending days alternating between race-baiting and pandering to the humble masses. &amp;nbsp;I'm sure his presence and actions were in part responsible for Atlanta's Black ministers' endorsement of Huckabee. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &amp;nbsp;If Bill stays out there stumping around until November there will be no need for us to even field a candidate, any republican would win. &amp;nbsp;I think African-Americans (and women) have finally relized we do not owe 'Mr. Bill' another vote. &amp;nbsp;He did nothing for us before and there ain't no reason to think he's gonna let his missus do different.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; &amp;nbsp;Hillary, you defended Bill far beyond reasonability when he was sporting around with his women and now you are defending him while he's tearing out the heart of the party. &amp;nbsp;Get it together girl. &amp;nbsp;You let him make you the fool once and now you are doing it again. &amp;nbsp;Anybody as easily used as you is not presidential but pathetic.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598017</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:03:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598017</guid><dc:creator>RuthieM</dc:creator><description>The only 'presidential' candidate last night on that stage was Barack Obama. &amp;nbsp;He handled Clinton magnificently, who acted like a desperate cat. &amp;nbsp;Obama threw it at her and caught it back and threw it back again. &amp;nbsp;It's about time, and it was terrific! &amp;nbsp;Go Obama! &amp;nbsp;OBAMA '08!!!!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598020</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:04:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598020</guid><dc:creator>Robert, Orlando</dc:creator><description>As much as we would like the issues to determine the eventual nominee it really appears that personality IS the determining factor as to which candidate would best be able to unite the country and successfully push through a progressive agenda. It is becoming more apparent that that candidate would be Barack Obama. Hillary (with substantial help from Bill) has taken on the familiar role of being the divider while Obama has tried to reach out to a wider audience. That was never more apparrent than in last night's debate. John Edwards once again showed his superior debating skills but has spent too much of his campaign speaking about the &amp;quot;two America's&amp;quot;, which by definition is a devisive issue. With the emergence of Bill Clinton as the &amp;quot;bad cop&amp;quot; the public is reminded once again of the negatives of the first Clinton administration, and what the future hold for a second. I think that Obama appeared more presidential than Hillary last night and I am getting closer to deciding who I will vote for in next week's Florida primary. Regardless of who is the eventual nominee I will support the Democrat in the general election, but I am really getting turned off by the Clinton campaign, especially Bill's comments, as I fear this could seriously hurt her chances to win in November. Kudos to Obama for standing up against the Clinton attack machine last night. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598029</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:06:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598029</guid><dc:creator>tired of hiliary, Chicago, IL</dc:creator><description>People need to be mindful of all the political games that are played--the Clintons are not new to the game. It is a strategy to put Bill out front in an attempt to gain votes for HRC. We must keep in mind that Bill is NOT a candidate--just playing one on TV :-}. The strategy is to pull as many votes from Barack as possible. IF and I do mean IF HRC wins--the Republicans are going to have a field day with her and Bill. I do believe that he would be forced to play a much lesser role at that stage. &amp;nbsp;Have no misconceptions, Bill is out front and center to divide the African-American vote. BE smart, a vote for Hiliary is not a vote for Bill. </description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598030</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:06:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598030</guid><dc:creator>Kelly (from Pittsburgh)</dc:creator><description>Once again the MSM is trying to distort what happened in the debate. &amp;nbsp;Obama called the Clintons out for all the lies they have been telling and challenged them to stick to the issues that Americans care about.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bill and Hillary are an embarrassment to American politics. &amp;nbsp;And Edwards was discraceful in joining in on the present votes criticism. &amp;nbsp;This has long been documented as standard practice and tactics in the Illinois legislature. &amp;nbsp;I mean don't these people read any news. &amp;nbsp;Out of 4000 times he voted present 130 times due to legal issues with the bill and as part of a Democratic endorsed strategy. &amp;nbsp;Continuing this debunked critcism is typical of the desperate mud the Clinton's have been slinging, but I thought John Edwards was a better man than that.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In summary, Obama responded to the slander and swiftboating the Clintons have been engaged in. &amp;nbsp;Illuminating the divisive Washington politician that is Hillary's true voice. &amp;nbsp;He also made a solid arguement that he is the most electable and the most prepared to lead the country in a better direction. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;He won, for pundits to spin it any other way is ridiculous.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598036</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:07:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598036</guid><dc:creator>John M</dc:creator><description>As a registered democrat, I find my choice in the general election to be shaped quickly. &amp;nbsp;The Clinton machine's attempts to &amp;quot;swiftboat&amp;quot; Obama are certainly not helping their image of being honest and trustworthy. &amp;nbsp;If Obama does not win the party nomination, I may end up switching to the McCain camp- I simply won't stand for all of this Clinton spin; they are dividers, not uniters.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598037</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:08:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598037</guid><dc:creator>Phyliss R. Wright</dc:creator><description>I am going to vote for Obama, because I can see through the smoke screen that the Clintons are putting up. &amp;nbsp;Hillary Clinton appears to have a sense of entitlement and is riding on her husbands coat tails.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598046</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:10:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598046</guid><dc:creator>RGO, California </dc:creator><description>The Clintons are dead on about Obama's claim on the Iraq war. He claims he has always been against it and that may be so in the speech he gave but when you look at his senate voting record (which is open to the public), he has supported that war just like Hillary ... Furthermore, Obama DID say that &amp;quot;the republicans were the party of ideas for the last 10-15 years &amp;quot;...I suggest you go to &amp;quot;youtube&amp;quot; ...it's on tape ... If Obama wants to be president .. Obama needs to fess up .. If you think the Clintons are hard on him .... the GOP will eat him alive. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598047</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:10:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598047</guid><dc:creator>Jim Creamer, Grand Rapids, MI</dc:creator><description>I am truly disappointed in President Bill's behavior. The need of the Clintons to be dishonest about Obama's record, surrogates bringing the race card, all points to more hate and polarazation in November. They are alienating blacks and independents as well as moderates in their own party.That will bring defeat in November. If she can't win on ideas and facts, why is she running? Is it all about her? Bill? &amp;nbsp;Don't we count?&lt;br&gt; &amp;nbsp;An Obama nomination will energize and bring out voters in November, a Clinton nomination will cause people to sit home.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598049</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598049</guid><dc:creator>jerry/corpus christi texas</dc:creator><description>And he brought up Bill Clinton's campaign surrogate role by chiding, I can't tell who I'm running against sometimes.’”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It's funny sometimes, but now Bill has had to jump into the game to help his wife. &amp;nbsp;is this what we really want from a President??????&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The anti Clinton folks are out full force with lies and distortions against them.&lt;br&gt;Chris Penn (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:35 AM)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;LOL....&lt;br&gt;I think the lies finally caught up with the Clinton's when Bill said &amp;quot;I did not have sex with that woman&amp;quot;.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598059</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:13:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598059</guid><dc:creator>mimi</dc:creator><description>Edwards won the debate, but the news media does not want to see this. They actually want to see a first black or first woman elected. This is more news worthy to them. Anything for ratings!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598067</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:15:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598067</guid><dc:creator>Mary</dc:creator><description>Don't forget...there is a &amp;quot;VAST RIGHT-WING CONSPIRICY&amp;quot;...I'm sure the Clintons will blame EVERYTHING on that...</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598077</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:19:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598077</guid><dc:creator>antique grandma</dc:creator><description>Dear Mr. Penn,&lt;br&gt; &amp;nbsp; I work, pay taxes, raised children who honorable contribute to this society. What I am not is a rightwing NUT WHAT I AM IS AN AMERICAN who's uncle was shot on a beach in Normandy, France and a father who was shot at in Pear Harbor on a day of infamany. &amp;nbsp;What I rresent is this campagin to convice that republicans are somehow less American than liberals and I resent that!! </description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598084</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:21:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598084</guid><dc:creator>Stacy, Virginia</dc:creator><description>Clinton might win the battle and be the Democratic nominee but in that case the Republicans will win the war. &amp;nbsp;It will be another dirty general election and Clinton might even win...but she will not pick up seats in the house or Senate to get her agenda passed. &amp;nbsp;I voted for John Kerry even though I didn't like him because I am a Democrat. &amp;nbsp;I will not vote for Clinton under any circumstances because I am sick of their type of politics. &amp;nbsp;Just what we need...four more years of investigations and accusations of &amp;quot;a Vast Right wing conspiracy&amp;quot;. &amp;nbsp;Plus as much as I liked Bill Clinton and defended him when he was in the White House; I am tired. &amp;nbsp;Tired of the sleeze factor that he brings.&lt;br&gt;Go Obama or Go McCain or Guiliani</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598093</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:24:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598093</guid><dc:creator>Jane, Cary, NC</dc:creator><description>It was a great debate. I think Obama was very effective in pointing out Bill's role. Seemed to really get to Hillary - she was not appealing at all, even getting booed at one point!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I want to make one other point. The Clintons - and some GOP pundits like Pat Buchanan - are trying to &amp;quot;marginalize&amp;quot; Obama as the &amp;quot;Black candidate.&amp;quot; I just heard Buchanan say Obama has been &amp;quot;GHETTOIZED!!&amp;quot; This is absurd!! OBAMA WON BY TEN POINTS OVER HILLARY IN IOWA WHICH IS 98% WHITE!!! He did very well in mostly white NH and Nevada. In a General Election against the GOP, Obama will win his current white supporters, like me, as well as most of the Hillary and Edwards' white backers. And in South Carolina, Bill has raised the stakes as to which campaign can appeal to the large African-American population there by saying he - Bill - will personally go door-to-door to win their votes. The Clintons are extremely popular with the African-American community - wasn't Bill possibly - (depending on his dancing ability!!) - the 1st Black president?? This contest should not be diminished by the pundits. You have two campaigns who are both extremely popular with the Black community. It will be telling to see who can win their vote. And, again, don't fall for this &amp;quot;marginalization&amp;quot; tactic by the Clintons and people like Pat Buchanan. OBAMA WON &amp;nbsp;IOWA 39% to Hillary's 29% - a midwestern state which is 98% WHITE!! &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598113</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:30:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598113</guid><dc:creator>Russ    Wells, Maine</dc:creator><description>Hillary came with her own agenda, and obama surprised her. &amp;nbsp;She got what she deserved, and all her yrs of servicd has not changed all the issues and the concerns of the American people are still there so as far as im concerned its politcs as usual and people just dont seem to get it...your getting to hear what you wanted to hear 35yrs ago and going to be another 4 of same politics..Wake up either this is the yr we do something or we are going to get what we deserve. &amp;nbsp; screwed!!!!!Independents unite.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598117</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:32:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598117</guid><dc:creator>Sara Treaster, Mesa, AZ</dc:creator><description>All the bickering (childish drama)is wasting voters valuable time. The USA has So Many serious concerns facing us right now. Try Really listening to John Edwards. HE came up with plans and the other two have been copying and riding on his platform for months now. (Check records/reports from last summer) Who will roll up their sleeves and dig in their heels to fight for a better USA? Do your homework before you go to the polls!! Barack is not for real! Great speaker, but short on action. We can't afford that kind of leader, especially now!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598121</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:33:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598121</guid><dc:creator>Dave, Evergreen CO</dc:creator><description>The Clinton's have been lying to the American people for 16 years.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598139</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:40:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598139</guid><dc:creator>nelly shah, baltimore, md</dc:creator><description>I don't think there are alot of people who doubt the smartness and toughness of the clintons. But I know that there are alot of people who doubt their morals and ethics; thats all. It is too much to ask from us to forget the last 2 years of clinton's presidency!!!! we want to trust our president this time. Obama got it all for me.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598142</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:41:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598142</guid><dc:creator>Jason Mathis, Glen Ellyn, Illinois</dc:creator><description>I'm from Illinois, and Senator Obama was a breath of fresh air in our legislature. &amp;nbsp;Not only that, but he did a lot of good. &amp;nbsp;Those of you who are complaining about his 139 &amp;quot;present&amp;quot; votes, consider that those represent only 3.4% of his 4,000+ votes during his eight years, and that they generally were to defer a bill until technical issues within it could be fixed. &amp;nbsp;Also, actually check out his record to see what he sponsored before you throw his name around in the mud. &amp;nbsp;He did a great deal of good in Illinois, he's done a great deal of good in the US Senate, and he will do a great deal of good in the White House. &amp;nbsp;Hillary already had her chance in there and failed...big time. &amp;nbsp;Anyone else find it funny that she touted her &amp;quot;health care experience&amp;quot; last night?</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598153</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:47:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598153</guid><dc:creator>Padma Thakrar, glen Ellyn, Illinois</dc:creator><description>Obama would be good as Hillary's Vice Presidner-no Jokes. &amp;nbsp;He could learn alot from her and prepare for the presidency after 8 more years.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598173</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:51:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598173</guid><dc:creator>MG, St. Louis, Mo.</dc:creator><description>The Clintons bring on most of their problems themselves by playing dirty, muddying the waters and then they give us their innocent act. &amp;nbsp;This is why Bill's administration has not and will not go down as a positive and transforming one in history. &amp;nbsp;Democrats need to get some vision and stop looking at the small picture which gives them small ideas.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598185</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:54:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598185</guid><dc:creator>Sarah, Vienna, VA</dc:creator><description>Just heard Pat Buchanan say on MSNBC that Obama has been &amp;quot;ghettoized!&amp;quot; This is part of the attempt by him and the Clintons and others to try and place Obama in a box as the &amp;quot;Black candidate.&amp;quot; It won't work. People do not have such short memories as to have forgotten that Obama won BIG in VERY WHITE IOWA just three weeks ago! He beat Mrs. Clinton by 10 points in a state that is almost 100% white! And he did very well in New Hampshire and Nevada which are predominantly white. I am a white woman who proudly supports Barack Obama. Why? Because I think he has the best chance to effect real change in our partisan, gridlocked government. Race and gender should not be factors in determining who we support. And this overt attempt by Buchanan and the Clintons to try and marginalize Obama will backfire.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598192</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598192</guid><dc:creator>Indygirl, Piketon, Ohio</dc:creator><description>Edwards - 1st&lt;br&gt;Clinton - 2nd&lt;br&gt;Obama - 3rd (he was horrible)</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598209</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:00:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598209</guid><dc:creator>Mary, Las Vegas, NV</dc:creator><description>I only saw the video clip of thre debate from last night on here. However, it seems to me that Obama is the one questioning, attacking the Clintons every move. Bill and Hillary are one of the most loved and hated political figures in the Nation. He is going to really overstep it one of these days and soon. The question of Bill's involvement in the primaries does not belong in these debates. It seems Obama would rather talk about that than the issues that are really important.Eventually, his mudslinging will only cost him the nomination. The fact that Edwards backed Hillary up on Obama's voting shows that Hillary is not lying. Hillary is the best choice. The only viable candidate that can turn this Nation around. She's got clout!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598218</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:03:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598218</guid><dc:creator>Heffron  Austin Mn</dc:creator><description>Hey, Hillary is running for the highest office in the world. you bet she has to be tough. Antone who thinks they can do better than her than had better be willing to get in the mud and fight.I am proud of her.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598222</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:05:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598222</guid><dc:creator>ken</dc:creator><description>Obama, for heaven sake, needs to learn how to debate. Instead of whining like a five year old. Rudely not letting others to respond to his childish accusations. He Brings Different type of politics my butt. I liked Obama because i thought he would bring about &amp;quot;change&amp;quot;, instead he's just another Washington politician with a loud rhetoric without action. &amp;nbsp; </description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598225</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:06:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598225</guid><dc:creator>George Hoffman, Lexington, Ky.</dc:creator><description>We need only to recall that Bill Clinton lied to the American people and lied under oath when he was president. He is a congenital liar and will say anything, do anything, towin an election. It is a shame that Obama has to endure such folly, but that's how the Clintons play. They keep the competitors on the defensive with a barrage of misinterpretations mischaracterations and outright lies. Why anyone would want these people back in the White House is a mystery. It would be Hillary AND Bill every step of the way. He lost a Democratic majority for us in his presidency and the Clintons will blow the Democratic advantages if they get into power again. They are brutes with no ethical or moral basis on which to operate.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598259</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:13:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598259</guid><dc:creator>Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA</dc:creator><description>The Clintons have an integrity deficit, and even most of their supporters don't try to pretend otherwise.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598276</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:18:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598276</guid><dc:creator>Shelley Hilton, Providence, Rhode Island</dc:creator><description>First Read - why are you guys so slow in posting comments? Nothing since 9:36AM?? How is this possible?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Wanted to say I thought Obama was fantastic last night. Stood up to the Clintons. Made it very obvious to everyone that Bill is running for a third term for himself. Good for Obama.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And, First Read, please post everything between 9:36AM and now, 11:15AM. </description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598291</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:22:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598291</guid><dc:creator>Scott, Ft. Lauderdale, FL</dc:creator><description>Just to clarify, his having placed over 4000 votes in the state legislature. &amp;nbsp;He voted &amp;quot;Present&amp;quot; about 150 times. &amp;nbsp;This is COMMON in the Illionis state legislature. &amp;nbsp;Please learn how things work before writing a candidate off for nonsense. &amp;nbsp;Though, this is probably just what you are using as your crutch ...</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598301</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:23:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598301</guid><dc:creator>Brian Providence, RI</dc:creator><description>The Clinton strategy of hurling more accusations than can be responded to in the time alotted is smart. &amp;nbsp;The misuse of information that is not common knowledge (eg, present is a common vote in Illinois legislature, the Chicago Tribune's editorial staff always leans conservative) is just plain brilliant. &amp;nbsp;But Bill and Hil are showing they are willing to tear the party apart like a blood ravaged bear in order to win the nomination and let me tell you that's just plain stupid. &amp;nbsp;There are plenty of stubborn Americans willing to suffer through any republican administration just to punish them and the fact is I'm becoming one of them.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598310</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598310</guid><dc:creator>TEC-spring-TX</dc:creator><description>The debate needs to shift focus. The real and present danger is the economy and our dependence on foreign oil. &amp;nbsp;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598332</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:29:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598332</guid><dc:creator>joyce, Galloway  New Jersey</dc:creator><description>Mr. Nice Guy Obama!!!&lt;br&gt; Why is he so intimidated by his competitor. &amp;nbsp;He seems to be so fixated on the former President Bill Clinton. &amp;nbsp;I dont hear Senator Clinton attacking Michelle Obama. &amp;nbsp;Senator Clinton is downed because she is highly qualified, experienced, a woman of character who will make a great President the world will come to respect. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598335</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:30:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598335</guid><dc:creator>Gladys Roure Tallhassee, Florida</dc:creator><description>Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has proven that she can tough it out, take the mudslinging, and dish it out like the rest of the boys. She is still by FAR the most experienced and VIABLE candidate. She's a proven LEADER, and she will from day one lead our Nation in the right direction. Go HILLARY ! &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;gladys</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598340</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:31:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598340</guid><dc:creator>TWalker, Montgomery, Alabama</dc:creator><description>Vote for John Edwards. His message is about improving life for all Americans. Americans should unite behind his positive vision of what we have been and who we are in out best moments.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598373</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:37:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598373</guid><dc:creator>Robert, Burleson, Tx.</dc:creator><description>It's about time some one took it to Hillary and Bill for their complete lies and the way they manipulte the press.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598383</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:40:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598383</guid><dc:creator>Binish Jacob, Ft lauderdale, FL</dc:creator><description>I don't think Obama can compete against the clintons. The personal attacks on each other wouldn't help both of them. I think clinton and Edwards attack on &amp;nbsp;Obama's votes of &amp;quot;PRESENT&amp;quot; on issues and his healtcare plan have done lots of damage to his campaign. He could win S Caroline, but It's too hard for him to win other states. He is still unknown to most Americans and too new to trust. In fact, We had economic prosperity and the world respected us during the Clinton era. However, we have lost millions of jobs, respect in the world, the economy is in danger of overheating amid rising inflationary pressure since 2000. We are facing a record trade and budget deficit!</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#598386</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:40:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:598386</guid><dc:creator>Don ,Nevada</dc:creator><description>John Kerry got crucified by the repubs and so will Obama. Clinton is our only chance.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#599001</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:09:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:599001</guid><dc:creator>Domenico Montanaro</dc:creator><description>We are no longer accepting comments on this post.</description></item><item><title>Last night's debate</title><link>http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/22/597849.aspx#599452</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:58:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:599452</guid><dc:creator>Anna in Texas</dc:creator><description>I would hope that any husband would support his wife and help her accomplish her goals no matter what they were. &amp;nbsp;Bill even said to Barbara Walters on 20/20 he would help her if he needed to. He said he would do the Easter Egg hunt too. &amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No matter how anyone puts it, if Hillary is our next president it will rewrite history and I will still admire her for her accomplishemnts. She's been through a lot publicly in both her profssional and personal life I think we need a president that is &amp;nbsp; aggressive, rude and talks over people. &amp;nbsp;That's what it takes to get the job done. &amp;nbsp;We need a shark not a minnow. A strong leader who stands up for herself in our time of crisis. It's time for a change.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All politicans lie and cheat that's what they do. Barack and Hillary are equally guilty. What about JFK, he was having affairs, also remember this &amp;quot;Read my lips, no new taxes.&amp;quot; &amp;nbsp;Look at Nixon and Watergate, and then there's our beloved Regan and the Iran Contra scandal. question is, who is more suited to run the country? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>