Clinton says she'll abide by pledge

Travis, Jacksonville, Fl. — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:31:26 GMT

Funny how all of those naive little Obama supporters said that Hillary was going to be the one campaigning in Florida first. Let me guess, since Barack Obama did it, and not Hillary, it's a completely fine move on his part right? Yeah, that would pretty much be the definition of hypocrisy.

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:34:23 GMT

You know, the whole "pledge" argument is baloney seeing as all the campaign ads are played on the news and online all the time. Florida is not another planet.

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kmnecole, st louis, mo — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:35:27 GMT

No disrespect First Read, but coverage appears to be pretty slanted today.

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HMT-MI — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:41:45 GMT

Hillary is damned if she does and damnded if she doesn't.The republicans did an excellent job on the Clintons for years.Their poop sticks when they throw it unk=like the ppedophiles,child molesters,treasons behavir of the plame outing,lying about the war and economy,etc.The neocons are too slippery for anything to stick to them even the truth.

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students at unf — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:43:30 GMT

Come to fla Hillary! We love you and will campaign for you!!

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Enough is Enough — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:53:56 GMT

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Ann, Hohenwald, TN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:54:38 GMT

Keep up the good work, Hillary. I have already voted for you. GO HILLARY

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Ron, TX — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:55:31 GMT

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Aaron, Saint Paul MN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:59:31 GMT

Hmmm... what about Hillary keeping her name on the ballot in Michigan!!!!

WHAT A HYPOCRITE!

Hillary whines about Obama ads reaching some markets in Florida, but she didn't say anything when she "won" Michigan!

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R Vallab — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:59:41 GMT

This woman is really turning a whole lot of people off, but I am sure that is the part of the strategy...that is, kill all the enthusiasm of the people who have never been involved in politics with same old, same old….the same old Rovian strategy.

I am sure the republicans are thanking their fortune as we speak as it looks more and more that Mrs Clinton will likely be their opponent this fall and with her coming with less than 40% enthusiastic Democratic supporters even makes it more good news for them.

The horror film of who had what (and who gave what)in the Oval office will come back into the television near all of us this fall, which is why I think the entire news media is rooting for her because the viewership will increase because of the replay of the junk news of the 90s.

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StanHarhut, Anchorage,Alaska — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:02:29 GMT

OBAMA, lets be honest with the American people. OBAMA surfaces in FEDERAL CORRUPTION case.If you feel as I do, pass it along. http://www.chicagosuntimes.com

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Aaron, Saint Paul MN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:05:01 GMT

she said, "I think on both sides, our surrogates are obviously out there advocating for each of us. But this is between us. This is who's on the ballot. This is who's presenting our case to the public."

If that's true, THEN WHY DID YOU IMPLY CREDIT FOR THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE 90'S, in last night's debate, when you had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with creating it!!

Hillary cannot have it both ways!!

Either she is running strictly as "FEMALE BILL CLINTON", or as Hillary Rodham Clinton....

pick one!

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Rosemary, California — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:07:28 GMT

Yeah, Right it is between her and Obama. I can see that statement as being untrue, as soon as it left her lips. Obama has to campaign against Bill. Bill has shown that he thinks he is the candidate. Hillary really is not, no matter how she protest.

Why all of the nasty attacks? She used a personal attack during the debates, even though none were thrown at her. Yet people see them as viable. I hope the electorate wakes up as to whether they really want to see Bill Clinton back in the White House for a 3rd, possibly 4th term. His being a spouse to help his wife is totally different from Michelle and Elizabeth. It is a little like Goliath and David, don't you think?

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Russ,,, wells Maine — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:14:31 GMT

I wouldnt take her word on any pledge she takes how about Lobysist not runining or taking position within your campaign or if elected your office....Dont give me the reponse you gave Obama well they may the best suited for the position and by that you mean there money that you and bill seem to be taking.....

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Lance, Keene, NH — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:26:59 GMT

How can anyone believe what Sen. Clinton says anymore? She left her name on the Michigan ballot when Sen. Obama and John Edwards pledged not to.

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David Missouri — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:28:10 GMT

Why is wrong for Obama to run national media which happens to also include Flordia. Shouldn't then all candidates not speak to national media because it will be broadcast in Flordia. Also, what happened in Michigan where the Clintons were the only Democrates who did not take their name off of the ballot.

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Outdone!!! — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:36:13 GMT

Clinton's are now engaged in typical dirty pool. I am so disappointed in the former President, and Hillary for their distortions, and flat out lies regarding a member of their own party. I am starting to see that Hillary can't stick to talking about what she will do or has done, cause she really hasn't done much at all. So much for bringing the party together...Hillary/Bill keep this up and win the nomination, many dems, and most indies will vote republican (if the nominee is Huckabee or McCain), or just stay home.

By the way, in Illinois, a "present" vote means perhaps with a few changes, I can support this. It gives the participants an idea as to whether a particular bill is on the right track or dead in the water.

Finally, Barack said that RR was a transformative president (Conservative Movement...TRUE), and the repub. party was SEEN as the party of ideas (NOT BETTER IDEAS HILLARY!!). Which was the friggin truth...thus 12 years of repub white house.

Keep this crap up, and we'll be repub in the white house for 4 more years.

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judesuper — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:36:34 GMT

After watching last night’s debate, does anyone really want the Clinton’s back in the White House? Hill or Bill it doesn’t matter because it’s all the same, yesterday’s news. She will do and say anything to be president, just as Bill will do and say anything to get back into the White House. I for one will be voting for Barack Obama in the primary. Should the Clinton’s win the primaries then I’ll be voting ABC. "Anybody but Clinton"

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Doug Yalom, NJ — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:45:25 GMT

Oh yea sure, Hillary is turning people off huh? Well then how come her poll numbers continue to go up and Obamas are going down in critical states. Hillary is kicking butt and shes tough and thats one of the things we need in our next leader. Obama can barely look at her during the debates-he's sooo intimidated by her and his own wife.

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robert james — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:46:20 GMT

you know hillary said in one of her comments and said obama is a african american and she ia a women we know she is a women she didn't want to say she was a white american women because even a white american women has more and is reconize above african american man and womens and hispanic male and female white american womens might be in the minorities as womens but they are on a standard higher than minorites women and mens

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Al, KS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:46:22 GMT

Florida will be voting for President. Last I heard it was a swing state and did not lose it's electoral votes. Jeez...grow up. Run on your record...your ideas...your vision...not by bashing the other guy.

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Keith, Jeff City, Mo — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:50:29 GMT

So she says it's important to be judged as an individual, it's "who's on the ballot" that counts...but I'm going to go raise money in California and Arizona while my husband(an ex-president) campaigns for me in South Carolina???

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wavey — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:52:54 GMT

Did Clinton abide by the pledge in Michigan? She was the only Dem candidate to put her name on the Michigan ballot. I do not recall that Clinton made an announcement regarding the MI pledge before the MI primary.

OBAMA WON THE SC DEBATE BECAUSE HE BROUGHT UP RELEVANT ISSUES OF INTEGRITY. OBAMA DID THE NATION A SERVICE BY ASKING THE QUESTION ABOUT THE NAME OF THE ACTUAL CLINTON CANDIDATE.

BILL IS RUNNING FOR A THIRD TERM AND THE CLINTONS ARE SHREDDING THE U.S.CONSTITUTION.

OBAMA SEES THE BILL ISSUE BETTER THAN A LOT OF US BECAUSE HE IS A PROFESSOR OF U.S. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

THANK YOU OBAMA FOR YOUR COURAGE TO SPEAK OUT ON THE CLINTONS' LATEST CONSTITUTIONAL SUBVERSON TRICK. THE LAST TIME THEY WERE IN OFFICE DURING BILL'S ESCAPADES.

FORTUNATELY, THIS TIME THEY HAVE NOT MADE IT BACK. HOPEFULLY, THE NATION WILL NOT HAVE TO FACE THAT PROSPECT AGAIN.

GO HOME CLINTONS AND LEAVE US IN PEACE!!

THANK YOU.

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ObamaRama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:53:41 GMT

She wasn't too worried about her pledge not to run in Michigan, where she was the only top democrat to appear on the ballot... She wasn't too worried about her pledge not to campaign in Florida to stop fundraising in Florida.

It's literally impossible to buy a national ad, and NOT have it run in every state. It's implausable to buy 100,000 local ad buys for every major metropolitan and suburban area across the United States.

Ron, TX (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:55 PM)

What a pathetic apologist and what a limp defense. What if it was Clinton? A hypocrite like you would be harping on it for WEEKS. Your guy is a wimp and your defense of his running ads A FREAKING WEEK after planting stories about how Clinton was going to violate the pledge is just more proof that Obama people are hypocritical and turn a blind eye to every misstatement, flip-flop and outright lie coming out of his campaign. Thank goodness we'll only have to put up with this crap for another couple of weeks...

"Is Hillary Clinton breaking her pledge not to campaign in Florida? Democratic rival Barack Obama raised the question - even though he insists Florida's vote won't matter - one day after a poll showed him 21 points behind in the state. An Obama campaign memo Tuesday pointed to "signs . . . that she may be planning to campaign in the state, inquiring about large venues and increased organizing activity."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4085316

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Obama camp suggests Clinton will break no-Florida pledge
By Sam Youngman
Posted: 01/15/08 06:18 PM [ET]

A spokesman for Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) presidential campaign sent out a memo Tuesday afternoon suggesting that rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) might violate her pledge not to campaign in Florida ahead of its Jan. 29 primary."

http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/obama-camp-suggests-clinton-will-break-no-florida-pledge-2008-01-15.html

and just for good measure...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAkIidChxic

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:53:49 GMT

Depends on what the meaning of "is" is.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:54:27 GMT

It is hard to believe that any union would be stupid enough to vote for Hillary Clinton after all the time she spent on the board of Wal-Mart. My team is just frothing at the mouth just waiting for her to discuss union issues.

Considering she is not really a union woman makes the idea of union's supporting Hillary more sillier.

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MG, St. Louis, Mo. — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:54:37 GMT

Saint Hillary has spoken and now we all must fall in line and believe her every word. Nothing comes out of this women's mouth that is not measured or calculated. It is impossible to buy National advertising and not include Florida, but that is not the point. The point is that the Clintons are the Carl Rove of the Democratics and it will be a better day when we are rid of them and they are off doing all their good privately so we do not have to listen to them pat themselves on their backs.

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Doles, Miami, FL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:59:16 GMT

"This woman is really turning a whole lot of people off, but I am sure that is the part of the strategy...that is, kill all the enthusiasm of the people who have never been involved in politics with same old, same old….the same old Rovian strategy."
I think you got a great point here although I wouldn't use the "This woman" quote to make the statement. I think we need some civility in the process. Having said that, I think that the strategy her camp is playing here is "winning at any cost". Now to some that might sound good but I would imagine the gridlock would continue and people would continue to be turned off.

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Debra Austin, Texas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:59:40 GMT

Good luck USA. This is what we have to look forward to after all the acrimony during Bill's years; the lack of leadership from the Bush cronies and now more. Just be prepared to read everyday in your papers how Bill or Hill got mad at either a Congressman, the media, or somebody else who didn't agree with them (sound like a current President?) and everyone is wrong or out to get them and the Republicans are the devil incarnate (although some may actually be). This is the noise of division, power, greed. If anyone thinks this is the politics that will get us a majority in Congress, I got a bridge to sell you in Arizona. And the poor will get poorer and the environment will become diritier and will have more soldiers killed because we couldn't get anything done. And Bill and Hill can sit in the White House talking about how it wasn't their fault.

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A. Arnold, Farmington, Missouri — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:01:30 GMT

Enough with the childish antics and get on with what is at stake here America

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Donald Weed, Sammamish, WA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:03:45 GMT

The problem for Hillary is that Obama has so much material to draw from that he can make fairly mild and legitimate jabs both at Hillary's own voting record and her husband's less successful policies, but when she chooses to pick at Obama's mistakes, there isn't a there there. Obama had a glittering overall record in Illinois, and has been enough in the limelight since coming to Washington that he's known to keep his nose meticulously clean. It's not productive to challenge his record, so Hillary comes off looking disingenuous. It's a no-win strategy.

That Hillary seems not to even perceive of another way, one that consistently takes the high road of receiving criticism in good grace and promising to deliver the fruits of learned experience, is what troubles me most greatly about her campaign. For all her wonkish detail about economic policies, her interactions consistently lower the quality of debate, and often insult my intelligence.

Mistakes will happen, but all the candidates and their spouses need to consistently strive for a high level of discourse, and that's not happening right now. As John Edwards noted last night, this is about so much more than the candidates, and we need to always keep that in mind.

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Linda R., Bloomington IN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:03:59 GMT

Funny.

I was in Iowa and heard Obama's stump speech, read his "Blueprint for Change" and heard his policies. What I hear now is the same as I heard then, with the exception of the Clinton Machine spin.

I am so glad he finally stood up and called her on the floor for the dirty tactics. It is difficult for him to stay a complete gentleman among the political barbs. It is kind of like trying to remember the man in the lake is trying to stop a leak while surrounded by alligators.

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Kaaren, Arrowhead Highlands, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:04:34 GMT

The way I see Hill as president is this: as usual with the Clintons, some huge controversy will come up, they will spend a lot of time denying said controversy, then, at a later time, will admit to a "little bit" of said controversy, and as usual, none of the important stuff will be done because they have spent so much time denying. CONTROVERSY, DENIAL, AND A LITTLE BIT OF ADMISSION. Is this what you want for four years. Not me, Go OBAMA and I am a republican. Hill is not the right woman for president.

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Barbara Absher — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:05:25 GMT

I am so glad to see a woman running. Men have had over 200 years. We have the greatest country but our economy is in deep trouble, and this war needs to stop. The president could put a freeze on gas prices. It has been done in the past, but our president is becoming richer every day.I am voting for Hillary. May God be with her.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:06:11 GMT

A press conference call just to attack Obama. Dispicable, and shows that although the press won't admit it, Obama trounced her in the debate. This Florida thing is ridiculous, but its clear to me why she is bringing it up. She doesn't want Obama running national ads which are geared towards Feb 5th states (not Florida which doesn't even count). That's because she is counting on uneducated and uniformed voters in those states voting for her based on name recognition. Heaven forbid, they would actually get to know who this Obama gut is before they cast their vote. The Clintons are a disgusting embarrassment.

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Kaaren, Arrowhead Highlands, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:07:19 GMT

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Faye Burnsville, MN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:07:48 GMT

Frankly, I'm ready for a change!!! If Hillary is elected it's like Bill having a third/fourth bite at the apple. I think it's time for a new direction!! Hillary is too political for me. I think every word that proceeds from her mouth has been calulated to fit in her career path. I have never trusted the woman. Good Luck to Obama and Edwards!!

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Patrina S.Hicks,Winston-Salem,North Carolina — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:08:04 GMT

First Read, I see a double standard in your reporting, Im white but something has bother me for a while, SC,50%AA,NH,98%white,Nevada lge population of latinos, If HRC dosen't when in SC it's because of the 50%AA votes,I guess you devalue their votes,NH that's fine they're white. RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE WHITE MEDIA!!!!!!!!! If i were the AA and HRC won the nomination i was mobilze and not vote at all

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Trudy Sanders, Bakersfield, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:08:11 GMT

Give me a break! We cannot as a nation let the Clintons back in the White House. It just seems so wrong. Haven't we seen this movie?

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:11:10 GMT

Its too funny. Clinton gets caught scheduling a large speaking venue in Miami. Obama places an ad buy on cable networks, which happen to show in Florida as well as everywhere else that gets those stations. And Clinton criticizes Obama on breaking the pledge.

Its jaw droppingly shameless.

Its like Clinton criticizing Obama for Rezko when she has far worse fundraising baggage. That's what the Clintons do. They just ignore the obvious and make loudmouthed attacks that are absolutely insulting to voters' intelligence.

Maybe enough Democrats will pretend not to notice so as to nominate her. But who here thinks independents would do the same?

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Toni, Wichita, KS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:11:18 GMT

The debate put me solidly behind Barack Obama for two reasons.
1. Clinton had repeatedly attacked Obama for considering 1 trillion dollar tax on "hard working Americans" to fund Social Security. Apparently, Clinton is opposed to “raising the cap” on Social Security payroll tax on wages over $97,000 (about 6% of the population makes over that amount). Hillary apparently thinks that the middle class can fund SS from 100% of their wages while those that make more, can fund SS on just 50%, 20% or .5% of their total income and still be eligible for full benefits. She thinks the burden should stay on the middle class.
2. Also, Hillary wants to mandate (or force) everyone to pay for health care. The thinking is that will drive the price down. What incentive is there for insurance companies to lower the price is everyone is force to buy it? Further, Obama would have kids going to college stay on their parent’s health care. Hillary would have kids after they turn age 18 (whether in college or not) buy their own. Their parents would still likely have to continue to pay for a family plan, but insurance companies would benefit with another paying customer at age 18.
For all her talk about how families are struggling with gas, education, heating, and food costs, she wants to increase the financial burden by adding a mandatory health cost too.
Some would call Hillary's attacks on Obama's stance on these issues as a way to deflect the real impact her own policies would have on the American people as politically artful. I'd call it a con job.

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Toni, Wichita, KS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:12:17 GMT

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Glad Carlson, Bemus Point, NY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:12:32 GMT

Mrs Clinton was a senator from NYS a few years ago... having lived there at the time,I noticed that she NEVER appeared there unless it was warm weather, never in the winter time, when we have our massive snow storms.I cannot remember ONE thing that she did for New York State, she will hopefully lose NYS in the upcoming election. We need some one who cares for us.
while she was serviing as THE New York State Senator....Will she be a "no show" if she becomes the US President, never being in the country.

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Rajiv P, New York, New York — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:21:49 GMT

The sanctity of Whithouse/country is at stake. We do not want Bill Clinton back there operating with a remote control. Support Obama

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Mark, Columbus, OH — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:21:56 GMT

Hillary revealed to the nation what an amateur Obama truly is on the national stage. He's not ready - he's not tested. And if he thinks the Clintons are ganging up on him - he's gonna get steamrolled by the Republicans in the fall.

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:22:38 GMT

There was NO personal attack by Hillary against Obama at the debate! He struck the first blow with his crack about the Walmart Board. Hillary mentioned Rezko the slumlord because Obama DID have a business relationship with him and even bought adjoining property with Rezko's wife! It's on the record, so HOW is that a personal attack??? Rezko was a campaign fundraiser for Obama, and even donated money to his campaign while some of Rezko's inner city tenants suffered with NO heat! The fact that Obama went back on his word about Florida does not bode well for the future either, if he can't even be honest about campaign ads! Also, all of his whining protests about Big Bad Bill Clinton are becoming QUITE pathetic...All Bill's done is talk about his RECORD! What does he think the GOP will do, play footsies??? Hillary For President!!!

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Mike, New York, New York — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:24:22 GMT

I remember Elizabeth Edwards taking a very active role on behalf of her husband, as well as Michelle Obama. Now, I ask you, why can't Bill Clinton do the same on behalf of his wife? Oh, I see, Obama supporters think this is not fair.
Also, Obama can question votes made by Clinton and Edwards, but takes exception when they do the same? Why does Obama seek a double standard? If that was coming from either Clinton or Edwards, this would be deemed racist. Come on, people. Wake up. You have to be thick-skinned to run for the Presidency of the United States. What do you think the Republicans will be firing at Obama if he wins the nomination?
Obama is clearly not ready yet, although with some seasoning he will be, but not at this time in history. Clinton is the best choice for President!

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Joan, San Francisco — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:24:48 GMT

The Billarys are turning off even core Dems with their nasty campaign tactics. They will do anything, including fracture the Democratic party just to win the nomination but then what...create too much bad blood within the Dems and see if people come out and actually vote if the Billary's get the nomination. I may just sit out this election because I've come to despise Hillary in the past 2 weeks.

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Travis, Lexington, KY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:26:41 GMT

Crucial question for HRC that, unfortunately, has to be buried all the way down here...How does she plan to continue courting the popular support of Hispanics, particularly in the SW, but not support an "amnesty" approach to the issue of immigration? Whether it's right or not is open for debate, but I think anything that so much as hints at amnesty is very, very unpopular with the broader American public right now. She can't have it both ways come general election time, so she'd probably be better served to settle this issue now rather than later.

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ObamaOrThirdParty2008 — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:27:14 GMT

Obama didn't lose. They each have 9 NH delagates and he has more delegates than her from Nevada. So.......

XXXXXXXXIT! Try Agian Hillary.

What Obama and many others are sick of , is your BOLD FACED LIES!

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ObamaRama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:29:18 GMT

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Illinois Indie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:29:26 GMT

It is funny that on CNN last night one of the anchors asked Gov. Dean (DNC Chair) does he think this nominating contest will be quick or long, and he said it depends on the winner of SC. While to anchor came back at Gov. Dean and said do you think this nominating contest will go all the way to the convention, and Dean said no it should end by April. Dean did come back and said that he hoped this fight doesn't go into the convention because that would leave eight weeks for the dems to stump across the country. In light of what happened at the CNN debate and the bickering between Clinton and Obama I think that likelihood of a really contentious convention will happen. For his part Dean will have to find a happy medium between Clinton and Obama, because he doesn't want a repeat of Humphrey/Kennedy and how the divisions within the Dem Party were so deep that turnout was depressed among certain groups, which resulted in Republican Presidents. I would like to know what would Dean do if this division hurts the chances of the party, and if so what he would do about it? Like it or not someone/group will be hurt, and that will affect turnout in the fall.

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ObamaRama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:29:27 GMT

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Dan Campbell, Oak Park — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:29:35 GMT

The delegates from Michigan DON'T COUNT in this race. Hillary left her name on our ballot to NOT disenfranchise Michigan voters (where the economy is the worst in the nation). Obama and Edwards were selfish (and insensitive) to remove their names simply because the delegates don't count. As a Michigan democrat, I am totally for Clinton - she's the only person with the intellect to steer the country in a new direction.

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MGP, NY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:30:27 GMT

Sigh. Obama is running an ad campaign that cannot delist the Florida or Michigan markets.

He has purchased NATIONAL advertising. That means all of the states, even the ones where they're not actively campaigning.

You cannot, I repeat, cannot purchase a national ad package and exclude certain states. You just can't do that.

Way to go Clintons, distorting yet again what the truth is.

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Susan, Dayton, OH — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:31:34 GMT

Why is it that so many Obama supporters think it's so terribly wrong for Bill to campaign for Hillary. I don't hear them complaining about Michelle Obama campaigning for her husband.

Also, I get so tired of the Obama campaign accusing the Clinton campaign of "playing the race card", when it is the Obama campaign spinning the words of the Clinton campaign to make their statements sound racist. Did everyone hear Obama last night when he said he would have to "see how well Bill Clinton dances before I can decide if he's a brother". Give me a break. You can't have it both ways, Obama. Quit playing games with the American people.

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Dan Campbell, Michigan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:31:51 GMT

Cathy: You hit the nail on the head !!! Thank god there are educated voters out there.

Hillary 08!!!!!!!

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Jack — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:40:17 GMT

Of course, Hillary fails to mention that Obama received permission to run National ads from the DNC.

The ads are not directed at Florida.

Yesterday, Hillary tried to use this as an excuse to break the pledge and go campaign in Florida.

Apparently, Howard Dean told her not so fast.

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Brian, Chicago, IL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:41:37 GMT

Hillary will abide by the pledge? What about that primary up in Michigan? She lost her right to criticize anyone about this issue.

Now if John Edwards wants to take a few shots, be my guest. Though, this is truly a pathetic elementary school attack.

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Waleeg, Philly, PA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:49:54 GMT

Obama is NOT campaigning in Florida. He has not been there and has no plans of going there. He is running ads on cable television that can be seen in Florida. This is exactly what he said the HRC campaign was doing in the debate. They take one peice of truth and present it in an unflattering light. I'll be glad when this sort of politics dies out with the HRC campaign.

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Cal, Chico, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:51:34 GMT

After Barack won in Iowa and gave that great speech this Clinton supporter went and gave him another look. I was very impressed and liked what I heard. Then I turned on the TV and saw all the mudslinging that the GOP candidates for doing against members of THEIR OWN PARTY and that brought me back to reality. Im sticking with Hillary because she is the one who will be able to stand up to that garbage and fight back. Some poster's have used words like "Rovian"...darn tootin! The Republicans are not going to play nice and the Democrats need a candidate who is tough and willing to fight back. So go get 'em Hil...Im behind you 100%.

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Harmony — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:59:14 GMT

So far Obama has been patient will Billary but I'm waiting for Obama to snap and call her out. There is so much that he can throw back at her. I think he's waiting for just the right moment - then POW! Hillary will have a hissy fit! Her talking points will fail her. It will be a riot! Can't wait.

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Sharon — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:02:32 GMT

She thinks the party will unite behind whomever is the nominee? That is a terrible miscalculation on her part. I've already notified Howard Dean of my intent to leave the party if she is the nominee.

I will never vote for her/Bill, and I will leave the party if she is nominated. Her behavior (and Bill's) over the last several months do not represent me in any way. If she is nominated, I will vote against her.

She has got to be kidding. Does she have any clue as to the backlash she is facing if she is nominated?

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Eileen, Georgetown, TX — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:02:33 GMT

DOESN'T ALL THIS MAKE ANY GOOD DEM SICK? WE'RE BLOWING IT!

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Harmony — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:10:02 GMT

"Did everyone hear Obama last night when he said he would have to "see how well Bill Clinton dances before I can decide if he's a brother". Give me a break"

It was a joke - Obama has a great sense of humor! Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

I can't wait for Obama to be president so we can enjoy his sense of humor. Lighten up!

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MN mom — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:10:46 GMT

fact...all of the candidates SIGNED an agreement not to campaign there. gee, the other candidates are clever enough to find ways to campaign nationally witout those adds in florida. so I hear all these excuses why its okay for O'bama to break his word...but the fact remains he is breaking his word. I don't care who else has done what...THEY are all taken to task for it, why should O'bama be? Fair is fair. If it had been Hillary doing it, the press would be all over it and her, like always. Quit giving the man a pass and allowing him to get away with just as dirty politics all the while he pretends to be of such high morals. give me a break. the republicans will tear him apart.

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Lievin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:14:27 GMT

Will the US elect a whining President.. Is the heat too much for Obama in the Kitchen already?.. maybe he should get out.. Everywhere i turn.. it is Obama crying foul because Bill Clinton is campaining for Hilary.. what is that about, what does Obama expect.. What does Obama think the Republican will do to him.. Has he not heard of the Swift Boat ad the last time around..

He is currently hiding his middle name wait till the Republicans start airing commercials calling him Barack Hussein Osama

McCain has been waiting for years to become President.. there won't be any punch held during the General Election.. that kitchen is going to be hot.. so if Obama can't take the small heat being started under him now.. he may have to be the first Nominee to abandon the Campain because the Republican Machine will come after him.. no hold barred anything will go..The rhetoric of the Primary campaign will be a thing of the past..and the soft citicism now from Hilary will be pleasant souvenirs

Please Obama you want to be president be ready to fight.. stop whining.. This is the guy when he thougth the nomination was a shoe in.. mumbled..arrogantly said " You are nice enough Hilary.."

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Tom Davis, NT, NY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:23:52 GMT

Its so interesting to read the hatred and hypocrisy of those who detest Hillary Clinton. I have never seen anything like it- . You are not being objective or fair in the least. I watched the same debate. Obama started it and everyone gets upset when she responds? Come on people. As far as Michigan/Florida thing- what Clinton said is she will not campaign in Florida- thats what the DNC mandated. Nothing states that your name cant be on a ballot- you receive no delegates regardless. Obama is a great talker- but there is no substance. The poor guy looks like a deer caught in headlights. How anyone can think he is smarter-stronger than Clinton is beyond me. She is a brilliant-tough woman and we should all feel proud that she could one day be president. BE FAIR and OBJECTIVE people...stop your petty hatred. Its really tiresome

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P. C., Anchorage, AK — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:23:59 GMT

"What Obama and many others are sick of , is your BOLD FACED LIES! "
ObamaOrThirdParty2008

Whose lies? Name some verifiable lies that she's spoke. What is hilarious is that every 4 years, we go through this same mess. A couple people spending millions of dollars to get a job that will only pay them 1.6 million total. They'll poke, jab, and yell at the others, and promise things that everyone will forget by the time it's all done.

Nobody truly knows what the candidate will do once in the White House. It's a big house filled with advisors and knee jerk reactions to the everyday things that happen in this world.

As for Bill, I think he did a heck of a job. Did some stupid stuff morally, but the country was a lot better off than it was in '91.

I predicted that within our current president's first 2 years in office, someone would try to off him, or we would be attacked...well...we were attacked. And we went to war, which seems to be the running theme with Republicans if you look at the history of the Presidency.

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michael — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:54:05 GMT

All the fakes scandals made up about the Clinton's. Why no outrage over Tony Rezko. Obama was robbing the people he claimed to help. Also, hillary was on the board of walmart in the late 80's. Obama was just out of law school. Obama lied about his relationship with Tony Rezko last night. Why don't you people look at the lives hillary has helped save?

I was a strong Biden supporter but check this out.www.thehillaryIknow.com

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ObamaRama — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:58:21 GMT

Of course, Hillary fails to mention that Obama received permission to run National ads from the DNC.
Jack (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:40 PM)

Where did you see that? Where's the link? More BS from the hypocrites of the Obama-Nation...

There is no link because it isn't true

Here's his BS from RIGHT here on the 15th

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/15/580733.aspx

Here's the Google page "dnc approves Obama florida ads"

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=GGGL%2CGGGL%3A2006-22%2CGGGL%3Aen&resnum=0&oe=UTF-8&um=1&resnum=0&q=dnc+approves+obama+florida+ads&sa=N&tab=nw

Go ahead, prove your point, if it isn't total BS. I DARE you. Enough with you Obama-Nation HYPOCRITES.

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Joseph P. Dorchack Bolingbrook, IL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:31:50 GMT

If Hillary Clinton actually believes that the party will unite around her candidacy in November she's even more delusional that I thought. She lies about her opponents, she sends a self-admitted perjurer out to lie about her opponents, and then she expects us all to roll over and play dead. John McCain may not be everything I'd hope for in a President of the United States, but he's a darn sight better than an habitual liar and political sophist!

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Robert Billett, Sacramento, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:08:19 GMT

Once again we can see that the Clintons will do and say anything to win. The press gives them a free ride. Hillary has lied and lied and the media refuses to call her on them. Hillary was the only democrat to leave her name on the Michigan ballot. As for Bill Clinton, he is a disgrace to all former presidents. If not for a Republican congress Bill Clinton would not have accomplished anything.

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gene britton — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:11:10 GMT

Anyone who saw the debate last night and thought that Obama won, was either drunk or in a coma, because Hillary did everything but take him over her knee and give him a good spanking. He could not explain his own health care plan, he could not explain all his "present" votes in the Ill. senate, he could not explain his votes to fund the war,etc. etc. etc. Now you Clinton haters explain all the away.

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Chaunda,Indianapolis — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:17:15 GMT

It is funny how everybody is citing how Hillary kept her name on the ballot in Michigan when both Edwards and St Obama both tried to get their names back on the ballot there. No one told them to take their names off in the first place.

It's also telling that none of you Obama supporter will call your candidate on running ads in Florida. What abouthis promise.

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Dee/Tucson — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:39:05 GMT

What is with you stupid Democrats? Not too long ago all you could do was rant what a great President Clinton was and how great the country was going under him. Now all you do is waste your time slamming and tearing both Clintons down. This is probably going to come back to haunt you big time. I see another Republican administration coming up as Obama will not be able to win the General Election and possibly not even Clinton because of the Democrats fighting and bitterness.

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thomas bastone — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:49:07 GMT

OBAMA 08; otherwise ABC = Anyone But Clintons

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SMARY MAN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:49:50 GMT

tell her to kiss off BUSH shes a low life thief and a cover up for murder where are her papers thesis and rose law firm papers covering up their drug cartel

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Mike, Longmont Colorado — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:17:35 GMT

I'm a life-long Democrat - having voted for Mondale, Dukakis, Clinton, Gore and Kerry. But I am totally convinced that if Hillary wins the nomination with her scorched earth politics, the country will continue down the path of alienation of the electorate, pandering to our social factions, and the corresponding inability to meaninfully address our country's problems. I, a moderate Democrat, will vote for McCain over Hillary. Though I disagree with his policies, at least I know he will lead with integrity and transparancy. Hillary will finish the job that Reagan, Bush I, Bill and Bush II started - tearing our body politic limb from limb in a crass and cynical effort to grab and retain power. Shame on them.

Go Obama Go!

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ride on this — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:25:49 GMT

Pledge is to spew her Washington self serving paper hanging lies, conjecture and negative propaganda. We have seen the failure in her role as a senator, her roll of objection with negative resolve.

Pledge is to destroy the American morals

Pledge to convert America to a socialist state

pledge to invent more masking of priority issues

Pledge to be a more negative Washington self serving paper hanger

Position is not to serve, but to self serve!

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Youth Voter, USA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:30:39 GMT

Of course she'll abide by the pledge. She's winning in FL. When things are good, we see statesmanlike Hillary. It's easy to be gracious when the sun is shining. People's true colors emerge when it gets cloudy. And man did we see some nasty things after Iowa; the old Clinton/Rove playbook got dusted off and America got more of the same.
Enough is Enough (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1:53 PM)

You mean Obama's true colors are showing now since he broke the pledge he made? If politicians like Obama talk/pledge something but do something else, should we believe such a politcian?

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Vince Way — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:35:34 GMT

Please quit refering to Hillary having her name on the ballot in Michigan. The Dems agreed not to campaign in MI. They did not say anything about not having their name on the ballot. The punishment for MI was to deny the state from getting any of the campaign money. The other candidates were too stupid to know what they agreed to.

You Hillary haters write like Republicans.

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go away HRC ! — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:46:17 GMT

Well, I hope she keeps running her flapping painted lips. America is seeing the pure self serving paper hanger cut her throat! Lies conjecture and scandal, that's her experience, immoral lies, all this we have heard.

Nothing but nothing A Washington self serving paper hanger that is the record. The only reason she in this race """Gender"" "" self serving agenda "" Its no wonder the secret has to protect her!!!

Obama has too much at stake here, He should get right in her face and not back down. She does not have the guts to stand on two feet, and to hell with this sobbing act. She dosen't have the back bone nor the experience to be elected, Nor is she qualified.

The promises and hollow lies, That is what she has been giving for the past six years in the failed congress.. She has been tripped some many times!!!!

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HDike, Brockton, MA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:05:19 GMT

I GUESS PLAYBOY BILL CLINTON CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK TO HIS WHITE HOUSE OR PENTHOUSE IS IT?

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NinaK — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:10:46 GMT

"I just think that there's a lot of commentary about this that is really missing the point. You know, we are presenting ourselves as individuals, not as categories, not as fulfilling certain kinds of expectations. We are individuals and we come with our life histories, our experiences and I think that is exciting and that doesn't mean that we're going to step back and not criticize each other."
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Yes, Hillary, please tell us of the drug trafficking in Mena, Arkansas; tell us of the drug money laundering through the Rose Firm where you and Vince Foster worked; tell us how two young boys were murdered then placed on the railraod tracks and the deaths were attributed to a train running over them; tell us about the many people that had testified or were going to testify who were shot or stabbed to death, tell us about the many others who also testified and were to testify who met their deaths in freak accidents. Tell us about White Water, your Tyson Futures, Whitewater, Filegate, Travelgate, allegations of rape & sexual harassment against Bill both in Ark and in the White House. Tell us about Monica. Tell us what happened to Vince Foster; tell us about all the lies you and Bill told, tell us how you deceived us, tell us of your coverups and investigations, etc. etc. etc. Tell us about the Lincoln Bedroom, and tell us what all you stole from the White House when you left. I'm sure Americans want to know all of these things. Also, tell us how you took dirty money from Mr. HSU and others. We're waiting. :):)

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NinaK — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:49:36 GMT

There certainly are a lot of Obama haters here as well, calling him all kinds of names and belittling him. A nearly 50 year old man taking advantage of a 21 year old intern is hardly stupid stuff morally. What if she had been your daughter, would you still feel the same? The Clintons both carry a lot of baggage, scandals, more scandals, lies, spins, coverups, more scandals, lies, spins coverups. Lincoln Bed Room, theft of White House Belongings when they left, etc. Remember Bill Clinton coming into the world's livingrooms pointing and stabbing his finger at us proclaiming "I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN -- MS LEWINSKY!" His sexual DNA was on her dress. He still kept lying until the dress was tested. Hillary blamed the "Right Wing Conspiracy". Bill is getting to an elderly man but guess he still likes cigars. As far as Bill goes, he is making an ass out of himself. To bring up issues is okay, but to personally attack Senator Obama is NOT okay, and that is what he has been doing. I have concluded the Clintons are afraid Senator Obama will win the nomination and they simply won't stand for it...they keep throwing manufactured dirt out there hoping something will stick. You know what? Senator Obama has more honesty, dignity, leadership skills, oratory skills, and excellent judgement. In 2002, while not in the US Senate, called to a T what would happen if we went to war in IRAQ. Hillary VOTED for "Authority to use Military Force in Iraq" VERY POOR JUDGEMENT!!! She now says, she voted for diplomacy, OR to send the inspectors into Iraq. The name of the bill is clear: USE OF MILITARY FORCE = WAR. Use of military force is not diplomacy and its not sending inspectors into that country. USE OF MILITARY FORCE IS WAR!! Is she going to start a war with Iran or North Korea for diplomacy?? She then voted to name the Iran Military forces as Terrorists. Since we are fighting a war on terror, is she going to attack the Iran Military Forces? VERY POOR JUDEMENT AGAIN. Is this what we want in our President and Commander and Chief?? POOR JUDGEMENT??? No thanks. I want a President and Command and Chief with GOOD JUDGEMENT, THAT WOULD BE SENATOR OBAMA. He has the gifted ability to look into the future, to think before he acts, and to make the right decisions the first time. He doesn't act without thought or wait to see how others are voting or what might or might no be politically correct. He goes with what is best for America and I think he will make a wonderful, dedicated, and HONEST President and Commander and Chief. Go Obama 08!!! We are behind you!!

IN THE END, GOOD ALWEAYS OVERCOMES EVIL

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Ex Obama Supporter, USA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:07:30 GMT

Commentators often point to Obama and Clinton's identical votes against US supreme court justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito as an example of their alignment. But the two have split on other nominees chosen by George Bush, whose habit of appointing industry allies and personal friends has been bitterly criticised by Democrats.

Obama voted alongside 83 colleagues to pave the way for confirmation of Bush interior secretary Dirk Kempthorne. Clinton supported a failed attempt to defeat Kempthorne, who earned a 1% lifetime score on environmental policy from the League of Conservation Voters.

Clinton also opposed the appointment of George Casey, who spent three difficult years as chief US commander in Iraq, as army chief of staff. The former first lady revealed her decision after publicly challenging Casey to explain a Pentagon audit that found US troops lacking in equipment needed for combat and training of Iraqi recruits.

"I believe that our soldiers deserve the very best we can offer for their protection; therefore I voted to oppose general Casey's nomination," Clinton said before the vote one year ago. A website maintained by her campaign still calls Casey "one of the chief architects of the war".

John McCain, who some Democrats anticipate will be the Republican nominee, joined Clinton and a dozen others in voting no. Obama, by contrast, signed off on Casey's bid.

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What does this tell you about Obama? Is he Bush-lite more?

Obama's voting record shows he is more Bush-lite.

Sighs, I fell for his lies.

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Hard-Core Democrat, IL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:39:53 GMT

NO CLINTON DYNASTY. Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton. No Way! Not for me. Not my vote! This is not good for America on so many levels! I am a hard-core Democrat that has voted many times before, and I will NEVER VOTE FOR HILLARY!