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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:50:44 GMT

Thank you, Domenico. Clinton has been by far the weakest of the three in most general election polling over the last year - by far. Democrats need to take the concept of getting a candidate to beat Republicans in the fall more seriously, because the consequences of another neoconservative Bush-like Presidency would be disasterous for the country. Obama would do the best in a general election. Edwards would also do very well. Clinton could win, certainly, but she might not. Why on earth take the risk? No one has a reasonable answer to that question.

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ki houston — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:50:46 GMT

duh , who did not know she was lieing when she said that . They just lie with such ease i believe people look pass these lies its the biger ones you need to report on . At this point i dont see how anyone can beleive any thing that comes out of the clintons mouth .

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kmnecole, st louis, mo — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:51:08 GMT

Just more truth stretching (lying)from the mouths of the Clintons. It's no surprise, after all, it is what they do best.

Obama '08

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Morgan Stans, San Jose Ca — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:53:25 GMT

Start from the premise that the Clintons are lying. Everything kind of falls into place if you use that fact as your starting point.

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Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:53:39 GMT

Ask slick Hilly about her husband's administration giving the Navy's oil reserves to Occidental Petroleum, a company that was headed by the Soviet and communist sympathizing Armand Hammer until 1990, NBC.

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Chaunda,Indiana — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:54:08 GMT

Come on there are like a zillion polls iut there and I have seen some citing Hillary beating everyone by higher margins than the other two candidates. I f the poll you took 8 minutes ageo doesn't say that, the one you take in 10 will. And it still will not be accurate.

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Enrique, Chicago, IL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:54:32 GMT

Having Hillary on the ballot in November makes it very likely that we'll be inaugurating a Republican on January 20, 2009.

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Brad Lincoln, NE — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:56:04 GMT

Can we REALLY trust these polls? How are these polls conducted? Do they just ask anybody the questions? Can we REALLY SERIOUSLY trust polls in this election?

OBAMA FOR REAL CHANGE IN AMERICA
OBAMA 2008

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David, Chattanooga, Tn — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:56:15 GMT

So, Edwards was right. Why is it that GE/NBC/MSNBC/First Read refuse to give Edwards his due.

EDWARDS 08

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:56:25 GMT

Thanks for the information...meaningless information. If NH proved anything...it is that these polls are meaningless.

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Matt, Lawrence KS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:57:46 GMT

I love all this Anti-Clinton on MSNBC...

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Michael D. Hafer, Fort Wayne, Indiana — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:58:26 GMT

Here's the tactic: Come to a debate, throw out a "statistic" or claim that you're more electable, knowing full well you are lying. It's all good, because 95% of the audience won't factcheck you. Politics of the Past 101.

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Rob — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:59:27 GMT

Hahaahahahahaahahahahahaha! thank you MSNBC you just made my day. Obama 08!

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Dave, Evergreen CO — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:25 GMT

A Clinton Lie? Say it ain't so!!

Next you'll tell me there isn't a Santa Claus.

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--NSMsnbc — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:48 GMT

To be fair, if I were a Democrat, I would vote my heart in this election and worry less about simply winning. They are all strong candidates (two more than the other) in a strong election position. These polls mean nothing, contrasting issues and stances is probably a better indicator.
--As I said, John Edwards 'purity' regarding special interests is not something that is a major issue outside the Democratic nomination. He is also the most liberal, which would not harm him in a general--not as much as the name Clinton though.
--Clinton's point about being the strongest due to national security is more valid. (In my opinion, that is perceived strength, and Obama's positions are just as good, if not better, but he's not as hawkish as Clinton--and apparently America perceives hawks as experienced for some reason).
--Obama is a more inclusive candidate, and that is his strength per chance to be elected.

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Brad Nebraska — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:00:55 GMT

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Rhoda — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:01:19 GMT

This wasn't the only lie she said. The mendacity of this campaign is beyond belief, and most voters won't fact check and will take the campaigns at their words unless the media intrudes and calls the campaigns out on these lies.

She knew everything from Rezko to the present votes to the war on Iraq was useless mud said with conviction to imply that there was something there, really. And when the former president gets in on the act, wow, that is a steep hill to climb.

Thank you for posting this. I already knew this but most don't, it'd be nice if the fact checks ran on the news tonight too.

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Bob, NY, NY — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:07:00 GMT

So let's fact check Sen. Obama. He says he only did about 5 hours of work at his law firm for the Rezko issues. What he leaves out is his close friendship with Rezko, the fact that Rezko was a major donor to Obama's campaigns and that he raised significant other monies for Obama, and that Obama bought land from him in a sweetheart land deal. This all while Rezko owned buildings were not providing heat to the poor and minorities and during when Rezko was under investigation.

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laurie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:07:36 GMT

good journalism like this- fact checking statements about polls showing which candidate is more electable-will help the best candidate win. Better, more honest campaigns depend on more thoughtful reporting.

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Susan, Osterville MA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:08:35 GMT

After last night's debate I wish somebody would do an Edwards match-up with McCain. It's time for an update. Ignoring Edwards is a cynical way of making sure he doesn't get considered.

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Debbie, Wisconsin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:10:03 GMT

Just more of the same, she tells the story the way she wants. To heck with the facts and to heck with the truth. She knows darn well that her supporters don't care, they just want a woman president.

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Eric, Indianapolis, IN — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:10:13 GMT

HRC is full of lies, distortions and she is clearly someone that divides the country. I would not vote for her in the November. Without Billy holding her hand, she probably would have lost New Hampshire and possibly Nevada. She has lost Iowa and she will lost in South Carolina.

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Chaunda — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:10:15 GMT

Lets see the article that fact checks Obama. Anyone? Anyone

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Ron, TX — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:12:26 GMT

Another bold-faced, no-doubt-about-it Clinton lie?

Just another example of why the Clinton's think THEY own America... It's government BY the people, FOR the people... notice it's not people for the government? Order is crucial. Barack Obama understands this.

Take government back! Stop the lies! Barack Obama has my vote.

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Maureen Smith, Gettysburg, PA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:12:41 GMT

To me Hellary Clinton is the democratic version of George W. Bush and I will never vote for her no matter how many 3 point plans she has.

Obama 2008

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Nel — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:14:34 GMT

So on fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE DO A FACT CHECK ON REZKO

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Bee — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:15:40 GMT

Another Clinton's lie cut on tape. She is good at lieing and will say anything to get elected.

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:19:58 GMT

Delivering lies is easier than delivering results.

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BubbaDownSouth — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:20:13 GMT

How can we trust these polls?
These are the same ones that said Obama would win in New Hampshire and Nevada.

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Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:23:33 GMT

It costs $5,000 per state or $250,000 nationally not counting advertizing to run for President which, rules out the poor as running. People defend this by saying that it keeps unqualified people from running but, the Constitution only has limits on age and nationality. In the end, the supposedly pro-poor Democrats don't do anything to eliminate the filing fees. Period! Where's the pro-poor in eliminating them from politics? Unfortunately, fairness demands that I also criticize my fellow Republicans for the same thing as well. Wrong is wrong. If poor people can't run for President, then, the whole concept of representative democracy is denied. Shame on the Democrats and Republicans for this one. This story is about the Democrats so, let me ask NBC to ask them how pro-poor it is to not eliminate filing fees that keep the poor from running, NBC.

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Al, IL — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:24:00 GMT

I'm so happy all Obama's sad and bitter supporters can always find refuge on MSNBC.

Now, in no way am I implying that MSNBC always gives BO a MSM free ride, of course not!

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Jaqueline, Wilmingon, De — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:26:47 GMT

Obama lost last night. He needs to check his facts.

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James Brown , Eugene, Oregon — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:29:43 GMT

Clinton simply can not win in the General Election , she divides the country worse then Bush. She won't get the Indepebdent vote , and Dems will cross over to keep her out of the White House.

No matter how you cut it , Clinton is not ELECTABLE.

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Kelly Garrett — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:30:22 GMT

She could be refering to polls recent polls in Kansas and Virginia showing her with wider margins than over Republicans than her primary opponents.

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Bob Lewis — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:35:16 GMT

As I read Montanaro today, Jan. 22, he claims that the poll Edwards quotes to show he can wins by greater margins, was taken Jan. 6-9. Yet Montanaro states the poll is more than a month old. Since Montanaro hold Edwards to such high standards in his quotes, Montanaro should stop acting as if he understands numbers himself and retire from the business.

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along — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:36:31 GMT

"a CNN poll, which, by the way, as we pointed out last night, is a more than a month old. (It was conducted Jan. 6-9.)"

Maybe you mean Dec. 6-9?

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DLA ARK — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:36:56 GMT

IF HILLBILLY EVER TOLD THE TRUTH, LIGHTING WOULD STRIKE HER, THEY GOT AWAY WITH THAT BEFORE THE INTERNET BY WAY GOGGLE CLINTONS CHRONICLES.COM THEY MAKE AL CAPONE LOOK LIKE A SAINT FREE VIDEO THERE OR YOU CAN READ YOU WILL FAINT

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Mike, MD — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:37:01 GMT

Hurray!!!!for the Obama supporters. However, it will be a sad day for them after super Tuesday when Hillary beats Obama and Edward. Then the whole will then look closely at the republicans and decide no way they are making that mistake again with the republicans. Go Hillary!!!! The Presidency is yours!!

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Californian — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:38:46 GMT

Remember, folks... the Democratic nominee, he OR she, has to win every state won by Gore, PLUS ONE STATE. Look at the electoral map. Nevada will be a Democratic state this year, no question about it. That's one. Look at states like Virginia, where Mark Warner will be the Democratic nominee for US Senate, and where they elected a Democrat to the Senate in 2006. You can yell and scream all you want, but whether it's Hillary or Barack or John Edwards, the Democrats are huge favorites to win this election. No matter which candidate wins the GOP nomination, HE will be pandering to the right wing as usual, and he'll have to govern that way, too. And this country has had ENOUGH of pandering to the worst instincts of the far right after the last 7 years.

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mike, Dallas, TX — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:39:02 GMT

she also said "...my 35 years of experience in the White House.."

If you don't believe me play the tape.

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PollM, Dallas TX — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:41:55 GMT

Highest rated debate on cable news.

Sen. Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said Sen. Barack Obama had become frustrated by his losses in New Hampshire and Nevada, and she also accused her opponent of not backing up his words with action.

Obama responded quickly, saying Clinton was willing to "fudge the truth" in her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination.

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1612

Video

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vaschone — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:41:59 GMT

Like a company fronted by a minority to get a special bid, Hill will front Bill's third term.

And it's kinda creepy to hear him say he likes to see her fight Obams...

Hill's Gone Wild?

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Stacy, Virginia — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:42:45 GMT

I am a Democrat/independent and I will not vote for another Clinton. I am tired of the slash and burn politics they are so good at but do little for the Country. The Clinton's also bring nothing to the party. We need someone on the ticket that will increase the democratic majority in Congress. Hillary Clinton unifies the Republican Party, and if we nominate her we deserve to lose the White House.

GO OBAMA or GO McCain or even GO Guilianni

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Darrius, Arkansas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:42:48 GMT

I hope that all Democrats know that Hillary does worse than Obama in practically all general election polls.

I know it is hard to remember in the middle of all of this fighting, but Hillary Clinton is quite unelectable.

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Ed, San Antonio, Texas — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:49:02 GMT

I checked rankings a few days ago and I checked last night. It is ever changing. I'm not committed to Hillary or Obama but lean towards Clinton. I've never understood the rancor toward her and anyone who tries to convince me that Obama is a lamb will only convice me that they are fools. Is Obama more electable? It is a long way and lots more negative attacks before that will be proven. I'd be happy with eather candidate and don't understand why some reader/responders find denegration of a Democrat candidate helpful for an end-run win.

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Ron, La habra, California — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:50:12 GMT

WOW,
Clinton Honored As 'First Black President' at Black Caucus Dinner
By Marc Morano
CNSNews.com Senior Staff Writer
October 01, 2001

(CNSNews.com) - Former President Bill Clinton was honored as the nation's first black president Saturday at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Awards Dinner on in Washington, DC.

The chair of the all-Democratic caucus, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tex.), told the crowd that Clinton "took so many initiatives he made us think for a while we had elected the first black president."

Clinton, who has spoken at the caucus every year since his 1992 election, made reference to the September 11th terrorist attacks, saying that black Americans have seen these kinds of religious tactics before.

He described the terrorists' philosophy as "somebody who thinks that only people in their community count and we're not part of their community; that only their reading of the scripture counts and we don't read the way they do. We have been on the other end of that, and we say no, no, no."

Clinton said Arab Muslims and non-Arab Muslims who don't agree with the terrorists are considered apostates who have walked away from the faith. "And those of us who don't happen to fall in those categories are infidels and all of us are fair game."

"We have heard this story before. We want the America we see in this room tonight. We have come a long way from the time when people in our country thought it was all right to kill the innocent."

Clinton told CNSNews.com he was honored to be considered America's "first black president."

"I think it's a function of the work I have done, not just as president, but my whole public life to try to bridge the racial divide and the fact that even when I was a little boy I had friends who were African-American," he explained.

Clinton said that while he misses being president he has "a wonderful life now and I had the time that was allocated to me under the Constitution." He explained, "I have no regrets and I'm trying to go on and play a constructive role as a citizen now and I am quite happy with it."

He added, "I am happy in Harlem and I am honored to be thought of as the first black president."

Actress Vivica A. Fox gushed that President Clinton "spoke so wonderfully and made us African-Americans feel more a part of American society. I miss him so much."

Rep. John Lewis said Clinton "has the rare capacity of connecting with African- Americans. He understands the hopes and dreams and the frustration of African- Americans. We identify with him and he can identify with us."

Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) said, "God bless him, he got tonight what he really deserved, which is a thank you."

However Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said she has no idea what people mean when they talk about Clinton being "the first black president. "I don't know what that means. I don't know what that means," she commented as she walked away.

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boynLA, LA, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:50:45 GMT

Obama's Relationship With Alleged Fixer
By MIKE ROBINSON – 4 hours ago

CHICAGO (AP) — Real estate developer and fast-food magnate Antoin "Tony" Rezko spent years pouring thousands of dollars in campaign contributions into Barack Obama's climb from the Illinois legislature to Capitol Hill — and helped him raise tens of thousands more.

But these days Rezko is snared in a nasty political scandal and facing a federal corruption trial that begins next month. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton invoked his name and his "slum landlord business" in a debate with Obama on Monday. A plainly embarrassed Obama has been sending the campaign money to charity in an effort to distance himself from the Chicago businessman, including $41,000 over the weekend.

The Democratic presidential hopeful has also been forced to explain how Rezko got tangled in the purchase of the Obama family home and other ties to Rezko — some of them going back more than 15 years. If federal prosecutors are right, his ties to Rezko may even mean Obama's campaign unwittingly accepted money generated by illegal activities.

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boynLA, LA, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:54:31 GMT

just like she was 15 points behing Obama heading into NH, right? we all saw how that turned out. the media is so unabashedly pro-obama that it's sickening. they delight in reporting all the clinton scandals, but won't look into obama's connection w/ rezko with the same fervor. heaven forbid they tell the truth about their supposed golden boy.

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Kevin, SF, CA — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:54:35 GMT

The Clintons don't know how to "take one for the team." The number of Democrats they have alienated grows every day, but they don't care. All they have to do is stop being nasty and divisive, and all would be well. But then they'd see Obama become even more of a threat, and they just can't have that. So, they'd let the Dems burn in hell for a shot at the presidency rather than being good Democrats.

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KING OF SMARTS — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:56:25 GMT

I DARE ANY CLINTON SUPPORTER TO GO TO CLINTONS CHRONICLES.COM====READ OR WATCH VIDEO===ITS FREE AND COME BACK HERE AND POST ONE THING GOOD. YOU WILL BE SHOCKED OUT OF YOUR SHOES THE MEDIA HID THIS FOR YEARS

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Jane Doe, Coventry, CT — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:57:39 GMT

See now there's the problem- MSNBC put that out there like it's the truth. Except like New Hampshire, we know polls are flawed and gives us either a false sense of security or a flash of panic depending on who your voting for. We as Americans dems and republicans must not vote or be led to believe our candidate is a winner or a loser based on polls. Polls can come out anyway you want them to based on a number of factors- the biggest, the way its worded. Also who are they asking? I work in a company that employs more then 5,000 people, after New Hampshire we sent out an email asking that anyone who was ever asked to participate in one of these polls monitoring the race to let us know. Out of 900 people that responded- only one said they had ever been contacted to vote in an election based poll- so ask yourself- have you ever been called? And then decide what is real. Let's not forget all news group endorse one candidate or another- since I'm a dem its ok their tooting Obama's horn, I just don't believe its accurate and the way they prsent this story without the questions they asked- or what group was polled in what part of the country - too many factors unknown-that's why the candidates do their own polling and depend on their own numbers

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Mary — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:59:36 GMT

Start from the premise that the Clintons are lying. Everything kind of falls into place if you use that fact as your starting point.

Morgan Stans, San Jose Ca (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 5:53 PM

Boy! Well said!!

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John Alexander — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:19 GMT

Polls are not to be trusted I also saw many polls that put Hillary way ahead. Do not trust polls people,
they mean nothing at all this season.
It is funny how Obamas army will bring up Bill and his past when they want to make a negative point and then in the same breath ask why Bill is part of the strategy. Seems they have learned to use double speak very well. Can't blame your adversary for something you do also, makes your argument look dubious and you disingenuous.
Senator Obama will not last past SC unless he is ready to be more specific in what he would do as president, older voters have heard all the politcal rhetoric he is using before, he needs them to win. There are not enough young voters to carry him to the White House, Better be nice obamaites you could be the reason he will lose.
If he loses and you jump ship to vote for McCain, there is no great loss, you were never a real democrat anyway.

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Mark Thieme — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:05:11 GMT

Since I get all my information, ideas, diet, and beliefs from polls, this is very disturbing.

One hardly knows what to believe these days.

I do know that, according to Rasmussen, 78.8% of obese men between the ages of 40 and 70 living in New York City, claim to never experience extreme flatulence, except when reading polls.

Maybe they should cut back.

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no longer a MNBC reader — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:05:49 GMT

MSNBC seems to support Obama- this is the third time they stopped comments once they had a page full of negative comments directed toward Clinton, Edwards or the Republicans- HMMM

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Michael MN — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:06:25 GMT

If you want a Democratic President vote Obama. He is the only chance that we have in November!
McCain will BEAT Clinton(s) bad!

OBAMA 08

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FACTS / AZ — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:08:19 GMT

Being married to a A washington self serving paper hanger has shown HRC and that lying pervert are not going to be elected.

He keeps shooting her in the back ,, so the real power stepped out and told him Just openly to shut UP! " T.KENNEDY "

This gender, race side show circus has run out of pure reality.

IN THE CENTER RING:

NO EXPERIENCE!

A CONJECTURED LYING VOTING RECORD

A FAILED CONGRESS PERSSON

HIDDEN SELF SERVING AGENDA

HOLLOW AND FASLE PROMISE

UNQUALIFIED

THE OPENING ACT : ASSURING THE PUBLIC THEY ARE GOING TO GET NO CHANGE ONLY THE SAME FAILING PROCESS!

RING 2:

A FAILED HAS BEEN PAST PRESIDENT

A BALD FACE LIAR

A CHEAT

A SOCIALIST ORDER SUPPORTER

RING 3:

SUPPORTING:

A CLASS ACT JACKASS CLUB LED DYSFUNCTIONAL PARTY

This is open to those who would like to add a more described view to why America is being exposed to their negative!

Close the circus and run them out of town!

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gsirod, Des Moines, Iowa — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:10:38 GMT

We all know how accurate polls are!!! Depending on which day you look at them anyone could be winning or losing. It is good to see that we have a black man and a female in a position to be the next President of the United States. It says something about the American people. It makes me proud. Whoever wins the Democratic nomination will win the Presidency. The people of the United States (Democrat, Independent, and Republican) are equally being affected by the disastrous results of our current Republican Leaders in Washington. Look at gas prices, wall street, house foreclosures, etc. If McCain is the candidate who does and still supports the Iraq war, just remember that a barrel of gas was less than $30.00 a barrel before going in to Iraq. We all know what it is now! Personal attacks on a candidate will not cut it. Addressing the issues that affect Americans is what we are interested in. If the Republicans start attacking either of these candidates for items that are not related to the issues that affect change, The American people are smart enough to see through it.

It is time for change.

Like it or not our next President will be Hillary or Obama.

Lets look seriously at the differences these folks have on issues that affect the lives of every American. Who can we TRUST to get the job done.

After listening to the last debate, I question Obama's past record of evading important issues that should have been voted on. I do not want our
President to evade issues that affect the American people. I want action. Obama is not for healthcare that covers healthcare for all. Edwards and Hillary are. That concerns me because that tells me that
Obama is for healthcare for our children but not the Mother that takes care of them. Hillary worked for a WalMart's Board and Obama supported slum landlord people involved in illegal activity. I think there is a contrast to this between the two. Obama openly admits to drug use, kind of question that as an example for future generation. Obama didn't vote on over a hundred issues that could have affected the people of Illinois. Why??? I do not want a President that runs from responsibility.

I think these are differences involving issues that affect the American people are very important and the American need to know of them. Just what are we really getting for our vote?

As these differences in issues come out that tell us about the candidates that are factual, the American people will have to make a very important decision. Who is best suited for the Presidency, Hillary or Obama.

After all, we are selecting a person to run the most powerful nation in the world.

So whatever poll you come up with that best suits whoevers desires. It really does not matter. Americans are smart enough to vote on the issues, not what some random sample of a few suggest us to do...

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Bob Lewis — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:12:01 GMT

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kristoph, wa — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:15:58 GMT

You guys really need to be less biased...

Why don't we see any 'fact checking' on Rezko. Obama said he worked for him for 5 hours yet the man donated 150k+ to Obama, sold him some property at a discount, and Obama assisted him in getting lucrative government contracts.

Is that not every so slightly more important than if 'higher' means more than 2 points on a poll or two?

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Robin, Bolivar OH — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:15:58 GMT

Anyone that would vote for Monica Lewinsky's boyfriend's wife has had their head buried in the sand for the last 20 years. We'll all be speaking Chinese if she wins. And do you all not remember the press trying to elect Kerry just a few short years ago? They will lie about stats or just make up their own. Dan Rather should be in jail to this day for trying to throw an American election. I would vote for Stalin before Hillary. At least he'd be honest about wanting to destroy our way of life.

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Clem, Harrisburg, PA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:20:06 GMT

Something about Clinton worries me a lot. Her campaign seems so SLY. Not bad or anything..just so sly that i worry about their true intention. Obama seems like he truly want politics to change for the better. The same zeal the Clintons had in 1992 is what Obama has and for my vote, fresh new ideas and fresh faces has been historically good for this country. The Clintons now have powerful friends and interest that like i said her government will cater to these friends and since we are dumb enough to not notice, it will be OLD politics as usual. Let me ask everyone this question: WHY WOULD YOU RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT? your answer will help YOU make the right choice. Dont let any candidate pull a wool over your eyes and more importantly your inteligence.

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Tom in MA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:24:57 GMT

Are these the same polls that show Obama creaming Clinton in NH? Most of the figures also seem to be within any margin of error. I have little faith in polls anymore.

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Wilson, Seattle — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:28:47 GMT

You have to analyze the words when a Cliton is talking. Does "beat them higher than anybody else" even refer to the polls of hypothetical matchups? She may have been referring the fact that she beats them higher in the mountains or higher on the map. Can we even be sure of who "them" is? Watch for a campaign memo on this.

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Larry, Lafayette Indiana — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:28:47 GMT

Bill Clinton has been warned by 3 impartial Democrats that he's going to fracture the party.

Too late. Obama is my guy but I'd take McCain over Hillary in a second.

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Nancy Viano, Springfield, VA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:17:45 GMT

Even with next to zero coverage by supposedly impartial reporters, John Edwards is still in this race and should not be counted out at all. He's the Democrat who is absolutely electable next November. I know people who are strong Republicans who say that he is the only Democrat they'd consider voting for. I wish you would have included his poll numbers from the most recent polls. It's actually kind of amazing he's still standing when the media has been acting for months like the only candidates in the race for real are the celebrity firsts/major money makers/top of the hit parade chartbusters Hillary and Obama. It's a testament to Edwards' strong and principled message that when people actually hear what he has to say, they become more than willing to support him and work for him. EDWARDS 08, no matter what celebrity candidates the celebrity 'journalists' are trying to cram down our throats. I hope we Democrats wake up before the media manipulates things to such a point that we wind up with ANOTHER Republican in the White House.

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Eyzwidopn — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:24:09 GMT

Hillary Clinton salivates about fighting with the Republicans. She brags about waiting for them to attack her. That's an opinion based in fact.

With that said, how can anyone recognize the ineffectiveness of our government due to insane partisan bickering and believe that Hillary Clinton will be able to get anything done as POTUS with her mentality of demonizing Republicans? How in the world will she be able to carry Democrats in Congressional races across the country in to office with her brand of polarizing politics?

Wake up! Democrats can not win the WH with just Democrats and Hillary's rhetoric proves that we will see a continuation of the same type of "politics as usual" from not only the last 8 years, but the wars and hyper-distrust from the 90's if she is elected. Where's the attraction in that for Independents and Republicans disillusioned with their own party?

Obama offers the best hope to lead a unification of our country around healing our many divisions, achieving the big goals needed to move our nation forward domestically and internationally, and he has the proven legislative record and campaign success to show that he can draw Independents and Republicans to join in that goal.

Cynicism is not the answer, nor is hardened loyalty that diminishes if not outright ignores reality. We need that "working coalition" or else we'll sink deeper in to the depressive malaise that has effectively paralyzed our once great American spirit.

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Shayla Bakersfield CA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:31:14 GMT

To me Hilary's dubious qualifications are moot. She is simply too polarizing. I'm a Democrat and there's no way I am voting for her. I'll sit at home on election day if need be. If it's McCain vs Clinton I have to go with McCain. So far the GOP turnout is depressed. Let Hilary become the Democratic nominee, people will be lining up to register down the block to vote against her. Even Democrats realize that Hilary has the potential to lose the election. Bill's campaigning for her opens up the door to all kinda of attacks, some legit and some not. That's why I still can't believe they put him out there. It's almost like the Clintons are willing to screw the Democratic Party over to win the nomination. That's the conclusion I've come to and it saddens me. I've spent the last week saying " sit down and stop doing your wife's job!" every time I see him on TV. He's really damaged his legacy (whatever you may think of him) with the hijinks of the last week. If you have to call Al Sharpton's radio show to clarify what you said...you've messed up!

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BL, Cincinnati, OH — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:51:03 GMT

So whatever poll you come up with that best suits whoevers desires. It really does not matter. Americans are smart enough to vote on the issues, not what some random sample of a few suggest us to do...
gsirod, Des Moines, Iowa (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:10 PM)

Simply reading these comments show how very inaccurate your statement is. Nearly everyone here spins things to fit the nice little view they have of the world. You have any comment, situation, fact, etc and take 10 people and have them comment on it, and you'll get 10 different points of view, all of them adamant that they are correct and factual.

Take a look at how many people post comment after comment filled with obviously false information that they are believing as fact.

"A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it." - Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black.

And I believe Albert Einstein said it best...

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."

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Sean — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:52:50 GMT

Hypothetical match ups before the nominees have been chosen are a crock. I cannot believe the press continues to report on this.

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Mary, Decatur, GA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:53:03 GMT

Yes, and we all know how reliable polls are when it comes to a woman candidate. Don't count out the largest voting block in this country (women). We're often missed in the polling, but we vote.

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dft — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:09:25 GMT

If these silly foolish Dems don't shoot off their own foot first, any Democrat will beat the Republican. Fact checking is good, how about fact checking the charge made that Obama represented the slumlord in Chicago, accepted money for years from him, returning it only recently, and if such an important community organizer, why wasn't he aware of this person and his crimes? Just asking. But the media doesn't question the golden boy. Just want to destroy Bill and Hillary Clinton. Like I said just a bunch of foolish Dems.

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jenna — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:11:23 GMT

I ALWAYS loved MSNBC until i realized they were ANTI woman and ANTI certain canidates. You guys don't report the NEWS you make your own OPINIONS news and PUSH it. hardballs chris matthis is so bias against woman, especially Hillary and so is JOE ( good morning Joe) both NEVER miss an opportunity to SLAM the Clintons. What happened to REAL JOURNALISM??? Why is NO ONE disecting OBAMA?? So lop sided over there i have switched to watching CNN and Fox. You guys are an embarrassment to news reporters everywhere. Talk about Clintons, you all act like little boys who formed the "he man woman haters club". a discrace. won't watch MSNBC again. If i want to see NEWS reported instead of your biased OPINIONS i will go to CNN. thanks for the EYE OPENER.

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Carol, Stuart , FL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:40:01 GMT

I watched MSNBC last night 1/22/08 to see if the the Private Meeting between Clinton and Edwards in the Edwards Green room was reported. According to CNN it took place after the debate.
Here is the report:

Clinton, Edwards Hold Private Post-Debate Meeting

MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (CNN) — What were they talking about?
Hillary Clinton and John Edwards met privately backstage following a very contentious Democratic presidential debate in this coastal city, sources with both campaigns confirm to CNN.
The meeting took place in the Edwards campaign green room.
One of the sources said the meeting happened by chance and the conversation consisted of light chatter. The source added that Clinton did jokingly take a jab at Edwards about his beating up on her during the debate. In fact, the real fireworks were between Clinton and Barack Obama.
An Edwards source noted that it was not surprising the two senators met backstage.
"That happens back there,” said the source, who said it has happened “more often” with Obama. “It’s tight quarters – we’re all on top of each other.”
The question is — with only two weeks before Super Tuesday — what else was discussed?
Related: Clinton, Edwards team up on Obama at debate

end of report

Now could Hillary be asking Edwards to drop his campaign by promising him the Vice Presidency.

Does not seen out of the realm of possibility

The Clinton would do or say anything to win.

I am a Caucasian female over 50, college educated and I would NEVER vote for Hillary.
A Clinton name on the democratic ticket is an automatic vote, by me, for the Republican ticket

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StopwatchingMSNBC, Rochester, NY — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:41:28 GMT

I have yet to see one negative article about Obama in this entire race. No one is that perfect unless the media wants you to be. Right MSNBC? The bias against Hillary on MSNBC.com and TV is shameless.

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Use Your Heads Folks, Atlanta — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:41:38 GMT

Don't buy the hype, folks. The republicans are deathly afraid of Hillary, and judging by Obama's uneasiness in the debate on Mon, if Bill Clinton can get under his skin.. what will the republican swiftboaters do to him? Polls are fluid, I've seen others that have Hillary beating all the rethugs.

The media has a mission to kill Clinton's campaign. Ask yourself why? If she's the easiest to beat.. why would the corporate owned media want her out in the primaries.... Hummmm could it be because they'd rather run against Obama? Wouldn't they rather run against a junior senator with virtually no foreign policy experience who has a very liberal record? Think about it folks. Don't fall in the same ole trap, AGAIN.

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Annelise, Cincinnati, OH — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:41:49 GMT

Why is the CNN poll regarding Senator Edwards beating all the Republicans over a month old? Because CNN didn't include him in the most recent poll they conducted. You can't blame him from using a December poll (which he pointed out himself) if they don't include him in the more recent poll!

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Rick, WS, NC — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:44:49 GMT

some of you really need to get lives...a poll on some pretend matchup in 11 months is just pure speculation...the more immediate problem seems to be that both parties are being exposed for the danger they are to our democracy...demohacks are really having to confront their positions about race, class and sexism while the reprehensibles are tring to decide whether to nuke the non christian world, cut the tax rate to zero for everyone or rewrite the constitution in the eyes of the most loony of them...woohoo

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Rita Houston Texas — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:50:26 GMT

It is sad that the Clinton haters don't take a look at records....Clinton and Obama's. He is getting a free ride just like George W. Bush. No one looked at his record. He would never have been elected president had this happened. Why doesn't someone look at OBAMA's record in Illinois. 135 PRESENT votes, his relationship with Rezko, Money, his house, etc. Why did it take this weekend for OBAMA to return $41,000? Why did he not return his house?
Check OBAMA's facts. His response is always they are distorting my record. No evidence to support this.

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Maria Haywood,Corpus Christi, TX — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:54:30 GMT

I'm one woman who isn't voting for Hillary Clinton if she is nominated. I don't want the Clintons in the White House again. They can't handle the great power that comes with it. Just look at what happened in the second term of Bill Clinton's presidency. What makes people think that it won't be scandalous this time?
Go Obama 08 !

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Maria Haywood,Corpus Christi, TX — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:58:34 GMT

The Hillary Clinton website will not allow me to practice my freedom of speech. She does not allow any comment on her blog that might not make her look perfect. The Obama blog is open to all opinions. That's what this country is all about right?

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Shannon, Overland Park KS — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:01:49 GMT

I was pro-Clinton since Bill was president (I even bought Hillary’s book). Now I think they are both shady and will fabricate the truth to get her elected. If she gets the nomination, I will vote McCain (I have historically voted democratic). They need to quite making false attacks on Obama so that he is in a position to constantly defend himself. Let him share his ideas and the public can make decision based on those ideas. They lost my vote.

Go Obama!

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Maria Haywood,Corpus Christi, TX — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:02:00 GMT

What's the point of having a blog if people can't express their ideas. I can't believe that I have been sitting here trying to share my thought and they are not being posted.

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Microtek, Houston, TX — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:02:58 GMT

The pundits and the polls mean nothing. They are completely there for entertaining kids.

WKING UP PEOPLE. Let take a look back the result in NEW HAMPSHIRE and NEVADA. HILLARY IS THE WINNER. SHE WILL BE THE WINNWE ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

GO HILLARY!
HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT.

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BYRON HOLMES, WASHINGTON, DC — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:16:48 GMT

THEY HAD THE POLLS RIGHT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE THAT HILLARY WAS LOSING BY DOUBLE DIGITS AND IN NEVADA AND YOU SEEN/SHOW THE OUTCOME...PEOPLE WAKE UP THIS IS NOT ETCHED IN STONE OF HOW THE ELECTION SHOULD TURNED OUT...I WISH THEY WOULD STOP TAKING POLLS IT OFFSET HOW PEOPLE WOULD REALLY VOTE....AND EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT POLLS NUMBERS SO IT DEPENDS ON WHICH POLLS YOUR’E LOOKING AT...WHY ARE WE SO QUICK TO SAY PEOPLE ARE LYING WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE ALL THE FACTS...MOST OF THE PEOPLE ON HERE HATES HILLLARY, WHY I DON’T KNOW. AND YOU LIKE SOMEONE THAT THE MEDIA HAS NOT SCRUTINIZED WAIT TELL HIS (O-BAMA)DIRT COMES OUT AND HE (O-BAMA) WILL BE JUST LIKE THE REST...TARNISHED....MEDIA ARE PLAYIN WITH YOUR PSYCHE…

HILLARY BEEN THROUGH ALL OF THIS THAT IS WHY YA ARE HILLARY HATERS...GET OVER IT PEOPLE....

THAT IS WHY I VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!!!SOMEONE THAT BEEN THROUGH THE MUD AND SCANDALS AND SHE STILL RISE...

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ki houston — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:20:23 GMT

you people have lost your mind if you realy belive the media is showing obama favor. But i know you know that is not close to the truth but you figure since the media tried to play clinton as enevitable and it back fired , you figure if you say the media is for obama it would have the same effect. Problem is no one with a high school education would belive such nonsence.

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Ken Collins/Wagoner, Oklahoma — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:25:39 GMT

I am beginning to see that Slick Willy and Hillary may be stopped from their Venonous tactics!!
Please go to Clinton chronicles.com and see the truth about these jerks,
Bill Clinton just received 20 million from one of his crooked deals while he was in office.
He also got a hefty pay off for the nafta deal which cost a huge block of Americans to lose their jobs to
over-seas countries !!!

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Jon, Charlottesville, VA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:27:53 GMT

BILLARY IS IN TROUBLE. To be sure.

To bad the first serious woman candidate for president is really running to be co-president.

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ki houston — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:30:19 GMT

i know you clinton supporters dont want to talk about shady associates , Rezko has not been convicted of anything as of know . Shall we talk about mr shoe and all the other clinton people who are serving time as we speak, not to mention the ones that are not spending time in jail because they paid bill for there fredom . sure you want to go there.

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Ryan, Tampa, FL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:31:07 GMT

All the Hillary lovers on here who are now dismissing polls all of the sudden need to consider two things:

One: throughout the vast majority of the entire campaign, your candidate has been trumping polls as the "inevitable" candidate.

And secondly, this article is not saying anything about the polls other than the fact that Hillary flat out LIED ABOUT THEM with such ease at the debate.

You guys twist and distort the truth as easily as your candidate...

OBAMA '08

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Matt B. Baltimore — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:31:46 GMT

Why aren't Edwards numbers posted in these posts? You guys refuse to include him in the discussion, just like you did with Kucinich. The media DOES NOT need to decide who is best for America, or whom the front runners are and that is precisely what you're doing by excluding Edwards. Yesterday, the front page of this blog Edwards name appeared a paltry 7 times, Clinton appeared 48, and Obama 27.

Spread the news about the candidates around. I bet if Clinton was on Letterman last night you would have talked about it, same for Obama. Why not Edwards? Because he has a message that threatens corporations and is in-line with how most Americans think? He was the only one talking about the economy and how it was in trouble months ago.

News flash: no one cares about Hillary or Barack because they are doing what the Democrats do every election year; get a huge lead and in the months prior to election shoot themselves in the foot. This time it's because they can't stop arguing about everything. Who cares? Step above it. I know it brings ratings and page hits, but I am pretty sure everyone is sick of it by now and if they don't stop, we'll have another four years of Republicans in control.

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Todd — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:36:22 GMT

Actually there haven't been any true fact checks. Why isn't the media interested in the fact that Obama worked for a slumlord.

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Ryan, Tampa, FL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:38:47 GMT

Also, for the people who keep citing Hillary on the 130 present votes in the Illinois legislature: please do your own research on this. This was 130 out of over 4000 votes (3%), the majority of which were strategically planned and executed with other democrats and organizations such as planned parenthood. Please do not just spout the Clinton's lies as gospel...

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Dianna, Owasso, OK — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:39:31 GMT

Yes you can trust these polls. I am a Democrat living in Oklahoma a very Red state and I can tell you they want her to get the party nomination. They know they can beat her. Republicans from my state have said to me more than once they will vote for a Democrat this time around as long as it is not Hillary Clinton. She is wildly unliked beyond our party’s base. We need to wake up as a party and not hand this over to her if we want to reclaim the government and bring the nation back from its great divide.

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Tracey, South Bend, IN — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:42:17 GMT

Thanks Domenico!

Also Hillary folks- I keep telling you she cant win the general- and it seems a paper in her own state is endorsing Mr. Obama. PBefore you waster your vote on Hillary please check out a great endorsement article here by the New York Observer:

Mr. Obama stands the best chance of restoring the essential relationship between power and the American people. He is not flanked and blocked by an existing, entrenched power structure; his words are not muddied by layers of handlers; he still says what he means.

Mr. Obama would also be the most formidable Democrat in the general election. He has demonstrated a capacity to energize young people and attract new voters, and is the only candidate in the Democratic Party who attracts independents, who are the fastest-growing part of the electorate. His refusal to demonize the Republican Party as a right-wing attack machine will appeal to those independents as well as moderate Republicans

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Eddie, Jersey City, New Jersey — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:49:23 GMT

Seriously people. Here is a wake up call for everyone reading this. Hillary Clinton WILL be the nominee for the Democrats come this November. I give credit to Obama for running a tough campaign and giving the Clintons a run for their money, but come Super Tuesday with states like California, New York and New Jersey where there are the most delegates, Hillary leads by double digits. South Carolina and Illinois will not be enough for Obama to win the nomination. This race will come down to delegates and super delegates and they both favor Hillary. You can confirm all I say at the www.realclearpolitics.com website.

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Matt — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:50:57 GMT

Dianna is completely correct. All the Republicans, and the GOP heads, believe (correctly) they can beat her in a General Election. Karl Rove wants her to be the nominee, he's spoken on this before. An Obama/Edwards - Edwards/Obama ticket would be unbeatable.

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Dolores Fleming — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:52:22 GMT

I am for Hillary.Obama has been up in Washington scince 2006 yet he says he never got into Washington but he knew it needed a change.If he never got into Washington how in the hell would he know it needed a change.He said that if he was elected president he would surround himself with advisers.We already have a president that is surrouded by advisers.In other words he knows nothing.He even has all the people that helped Bill Clinton get electded working for him.Did you notice he even talks like Bush,he can,r speak a whole sentance.He says a couple of words and then says ah.I also believe he has an ear piece that tells him what to say.He can never rermember what he says.His adviser has said that Obama is a muslim but not a practicing one.The big muslim over in the mid east has said we will be attact from inside our own country.Another thing he doesn,t have the latinos be hind him and there are millions of them in our country.In wyoming several latinos and people from other countries took the oath and became citizens of this United statesI think That is great.

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Luke — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:41:55 GMT

Why are these candidates going along with Bush`s eco stimulous plan to stiff seniors living on Soc Sec? Nothing for them, but if you own a bus. you get up to $1,600, the benefits of the stimulous AND bus. tax breaks! Why not cash to seniors who really need it and will in fact spend it quickly on gas, clothes, heating, home repairs, etc?

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:51:23 GMT

Don't need these polls, just political common sense. Clinton would energize the GOP base like no other Democrat could, and her lack of trustworthiness will not appeal to independents. Tactically speaking, she is the worst candidate the Democrats could run.

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Kevin B, Eastern, PA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:07:44 GMT

Clinton supporters just don't seem to understand why many of us independents (I'm a registered Green) will not support a Clinton campaign. I can only speak for myself but I will tell you why. During the Clinton years the Democratic party went from mainly a grassroots party to a corporate party. They opened up the doors to the lobbyists and let the campaign cash flow in. What soon followed were things like NAFTA and the WTO. I have spent many years talking about how horrible the Clinton legacy was to the Democratic party and to liberals in general. How could I, even if I did succumb to the fear of another Republican administration, be true to my beliefs and support Hillary? It would go against everything I have been saying for the past 8+ years.

I did see a slight change in the party after the 2004 elections. Howard Dean began to nudge the party back to the left slightly. We now have some progressive voices speaking for the party and in leadership positions. I saw this, not only as sign that the Democrats have begun to reverse the Clinton legacy on the party but were also beginning to become the grassroots party they once were. That is why I am even paying attention to the primaries/caucuses this year. See Hillary supporters, we independents don't support your party with blind faith. Our trust and our votes need to be earned. We don't vote for the lesser of two evils, we don't vote along party lines. What we do is we vote with our hearts and our minds. We hold true to ourselves and don't let talking points alone or fear scare us from voting for what we think is right. What my heart and my mind is telling me is that by putting another Clinton in the Whitehouse I will be essentially be undoing all of the work (writing letters, talking to people, giving money) that I have done up to this point in trying to get the Democrats to once again be the party of progressive politics.

Clinton supporters should learn from the past, see the errors in their ways or be forced to repeat them.

Obama and/or Edwards in 08 or I'll be voting Green again.

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Jerry Miles Alton SC — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:42:12 GMT

Mrs. & Mrs. Obama have tried to use race as a defensive mechanism to deflect any criticism of Obama on any issue during the campaign. This strategy has begun to backfire both with demorcrates ordinary Americans. Is why you have obama crying foul last few days.
Why does Michele Obama constantly draw distinctions between white and black voters? I thought her husband's campaign was supposed to be color-blind. Thanks to educated researching voters. We are seeing that Michelle Obama is dragging her husband by the nose using RACE. Michelle Obama said that "as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot by "a white racist going to the gas station."black America needs to wake up, According to Mrs. Obama, her husband isn't polling better among African-Americans because blacks think "others" are better. I wonder: what would the reaction would be if a white Republican suggested that African-Americans didn't support black candidates because they doubted that blacks could do it and they believed that someone else "was better"? It gives [blacks] very little credit to suggest that the decision [not to support Obama] is based solely on a psychic lack of faith. No seems to recall Mrs. Obama campaigning for Michael Steele. I don’t recall her saying blacks must vote for Kenneth Blackwell because he’s black. I don’t recall her calling for support of Justice Clarence Thomas." She is optimistic about his chances in South Carolina primary because black will be first factor in that election. South Carolina has become a must-win state for Obama who has lost the essence of his candidacy as the first black man to run as himself. Even a win in hotly contested South Carolina on Saturday is seen as actually hurting Obama because watching blacks block vote for Obama and his wifes insistant racist remarks is triggering a white/minority backlash.

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Cliffon — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:11:06 GMT

Bush Clinton Bush Clinton Bush Clinton..........

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FED Up already! FL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:35:07 GMT

Dolores, are you kidding me on this? These issues are old and everyone has moved beyond that point!

What about spell check and ending sentences with proper endings? Pretty hard to understand what you are saying, the same as me trying to understand why you are supporting a woman, which clearly has no conscious?

That's why he can change Washington; are you there? Me either, but you don't have to go to Washington to know it is broken. Look around...things are not great and it will be less appealing when your candidate is there.

Not all Latinos are voting against Obama, are you serious on this? There are powerful Latinos in California and elsewhere for Obama, check your facts before you get on this thing!

I want some one to tell me...while Hillary is running around getting the Latino and African American vote; what about the caucasion vote? Hhhhuummm...I wonder...maybe because she feels it is rightfully given to her anyway and she doesn't have to work for it, because caucasion people automatically is in her corner. This lady and her husband are a piece of work, who needs this type of divide to conquer attitude? Wake up America, some people really work to get where they are and some are riding on what someone owe's them. Give me a freakin' break.

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Dianna, Owasso, Ok — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:37:33 GMT

Dolores I respectfully disagree with you on the Obama/Clinton combo. If my party wants the White House they need to not put her near the ticket. She unifies the Republican base like only one other person Bill Clinton. Here is the difference though she is not a good replacement. I liked Bill Clinton as a President & voted for him twice. I do not however like to entertain the thought of her being there. Should she win the nomination she will not get my vote under any circumstances I will most likely write in a candidate or abstain from voting. My vote is not given lightly and I think she is a mistake for our Party and a mistake for America.

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Art Viney — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:45:57 GMT

If i want to see NEWS reported instead of your biased OPINIONS i will go to CNN.

Good move. As CNN is widely regarded as the Clinton News Network, I'm sure you'll see lots of favorable Clinton / Clinton coverage, 24-7.

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Dave, St. Petersburg, FL — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:09:20 GMT

I want to echo what Shadow said, and add that this country has had 7 years of a large number of people loathing the president. Though many democrats don't understand why, Hillary is simply a divisive figure, hated by many.

I actually think it possible if not probable that conservatives are trying to push the image of her as a frontrunner in the media. They're hoping she's the one they get to face in the general election, because she'll be so much easier to rally and motivate opposing votes for than Obama or even Edwards.

Obama is the right choice this time. Or Edwards! Let Hillary remain a senator!

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Andrew, Allentown,PA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:51:26 GMT

"Lets see the article that fact checks Obama. Anyone? Anyone"

I'm sure "FACT CHECK" articles are produced as they are needed.(ie. As soon as either candidate is found to be less than factual in their statements.) In other words... Don't hold your breath.