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jeff — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:13:13 GMT

LOL. 56 and 70 don't add up, FIRSTREAD. do your math. the total you can have is 100%.

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Bob, NY, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:16:49 GMT

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Chris Portland, OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:17:08 GMT

Great job MSNBC. Obama plays the race card, then pins it on Hillary, and you bought it. Shame on you!

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Bob — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:17:37 GMT

Can someone please explain why the primarys are not shown online live anymore?

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Chris — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:20:07 GMT

I am a Democrat. But based on what I read and saw about the campaigns in Nevada and South Carolina, I cannot, in good conscience, vote for Hillary Clinton -- even if she becomes my party's nominee for President. Will President and Mrs. Clinton say anything to get reelected? How low will they go to get back in power? It's very sad.

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Robert Nelson — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:20:18 GMT

Sen Clinton still can reclaim her dignity. She must call in the race card that her campaign dealt. She can get beyond it if she tones her campaign down.

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Helen Garner-Poole — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:20:20 GMT

I predict Obama will go on to win Illinois. And that's about it for him.

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Paula, New York, New York — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:20:48 GMT

I am african american and i know the real questions is inside the numbers. If Obama does not get a high percentage of white votes.........he will be called the black candidate. It was the Clinton strategy to attach the label to him. It was a strategy they employed for Super Tuesday impact. How Lee Atwater of them...

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Chuck Perrodin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:21:13 GMT

Thank you for reporting that Obama is PROJECTED to win. USA Today simply say he has won citing no votes or projections.

I hate shoddy journalism.

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Rick Hitchcock — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:22:42 GMT

Pat Buchanan is a Nixon Southern Strategy believer -- divide and keep race in front of everyone. Why is he a commentator on your network? Why do you let him dominate the argument?

He is entitled to his argument, but it needs to be recognized for the 60's race politics that it is.

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slowville,tenn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:05 GMT

Go Billery

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TUck,Realityvile,KS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:06 GMT

Obama won by playing the race card, but he just lost the national.

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Wheels460 Salt Lake City UT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:28 GMT

Monica Lewinsky's boyfriend should stay out of politics he is just helping his "wife" to get at some young interns. We have had enough scandals from the Billary Bunch to last us a lifetime. Lets work together and change this country before we are a poverty stricken ex-super power.

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Stu — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:35 GMT

LOL Jeff, they don't need to add up. People can think both were treated unfairly. Do the thinking!

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Sander, Zoetermeer, The Netherlands — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:45 GMT

yo jeff if you don't understand what the text says, don't comment. Its two different questions. So it would make 56% yes and 44% no for Obama and 70% yes and 30% no for Hillary. Jeez.

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Ian — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:46 GMT

Keep wagging that finger Bill!

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Sue — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:56 GMT

Jeff, you can think BOTH sides unfairly attacked.

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pepe — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:23:57 GMT

unless it was two different polls asking the same question from two different points of view....

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karlos, NYC NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:24:10 GMT

umm those are two different polls... duh!

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Jason — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:24:31 GMT

It doesn't have to add up to 100%

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Pat — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:24:47 GMT

Jeff, they're two separate questions i.e. 1. Do you think Obama unfairly attacked Clinton? and 2. Do you think Clinton unfairly attacked Obama? So 56 and 70 are OK.

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Jon Ogden — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:24:50 GMT

Yo, Jeff - 70% of blacks; 56 % of whites.

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Michael — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:25:19 GMT

LOL. 56 and 70 don't add up, FIRSTREAD. do your math. the total you can have is 100%.

This guy obviously doesn't know what he's talking about. The results mean that out of 100 people 70 thought clinton was unfair. Of those same 100, 56 also said that Obama was unfair. (Some people thought both were unfair in their attacks.)

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Terri Patanus, Rogers AR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:13 GMT

I am originally from SC and I think you all are disallusioned when you think it is not a black/white issue with the the primary. Think about this if it is not a black white issue what was the black percentage of vote that went to EDWARDS vs OBAMA.

Think again it is

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Jonathan Stickles, Redmond, Washington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:26 GMT

"X attacked Y unfairly" and "Y attacked X unfairly" are not mutually exclusive. I support Barack Obama, but I agree with both statements. I certainly think Clinton was by far the most aggressive and most unfair of the two, but just because Obama is "my guy" doesn't mean I didn't see him take a couple of cheap shots as they went down the line.

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mute — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:34 GMT

80% of Obama votes are african american

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Donald — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:37 GMT

Wrong. The percentages don't have to add up to 100%, that just means 14% of the people thought both unfairly attacked the other.

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Pat South Carolina, USA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:38 GMT

Jeff, they're two separate questions i.e. 1. Do you think Obama unfairly attacked Clinton? and 2. Do you think Clinton unfairly attacked Obama? So 56 and 70 are OK.

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Ethan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:26:55 GMT

Two different questions brainiac the responses are completely independent.

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Michael — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:27:15 GMT

Jeff, people can think both unfairly attacked one another, learn some statistics

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Brian louisville kentucky — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:27:27 GMT

Jeff? Check read slower. Those numbers aren't meant to be added up. Cheers to Obama for winning large percentages in ever category.

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Rob — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:27:32 GMT

His numbers dont need to add up, Jeff. Theres no math involved. Some people, including myself, merely thought both candidates treated eachother unfairly. Its really not that hard a concept to wrap your head around.

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David, New York, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:27:49 GMT

Jeff: A little "math" could tell you that the total can be up to 200% if (a) there were two different questions (one about Obama, one about Clinton) or (b) if there was one question and one of the answers was that both candidates were unfair to each other (which is clearly how many people felt).

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Benton — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:27:58 GMT

Karlos, why are you so rude dude?

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Jess — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:15 GMT

Jeff-those are 2 questions for 2 different polls.

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Fred — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:24 GMT

I notice you left out part of the AP story on the exit polls. Please consider this quote: "Roughly four out of five voters would be satisfied if Clinton or Obama wins the Democratic nomination."

This seems to contradict the big story MSNBC has been pushing all week that there is a racial divide.

Yet you do not mention it. Probably because it does not fit in with the story line that the press is pushing.

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Bill, NY,NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:29 GMT

Bob,NY,NY

Please keep spouting that line. Bill Clinton used it tonight too and the more it's said, the more angry both African Americans and those who aren't blindly tied to the Clinton bandwagon of all colors will get. Clinton, who is supposedly the friend of blacks, spat in their eye with that comment.

Keep repeating it. It will really help your cause.

And, just so you have your facts straight, it was a primary this year and that was a caucus.

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Rose, Tulsa, OK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:32 GMT

Doesn't take a genius to figure out what is going to happen on Feb. 5. Bill is a genius.
GO HILLARY!!!

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Joe, Lexington, KY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:28:35 GMT

Would this even be a race for Obama if his competitors last name was not Clinton.

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Michael — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:29:02 GMT

How sad. MLK will be rolling in his grave today.

Apparently, the blacks (and I'm black) do not understand what it means to judge a candidate by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.

I'm proud of the white voters of SC.

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Terri Patanus, Rogers, SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:29:12 GMT

A vote for OBAMA is a vote for the Replubican Party.
He can not win against McCain therefor they will win. Now you know how ignorant.

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Joe Williams, New Orleans, LA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:29:18 GMT

The Clintons are playing the dirties politics I've seen in my lifetime. They are showing that their so friendly association with African-American's is a joke. They are trying to split the White backer for change who was leaning for Mr. Obama. Shame on them and america.

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scrivens,xenia,ohio — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:30:32 GMT

It's on now..We are fired up an ready togo in Ohio!

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The News Reporter — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:30:51 GMT

Paula in New York:

Good news. In final day polling, Barack was getting 10% of the white vote. Projections based on exit polls tonight show him at 24%. HUGE.

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allen, boston, ma — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:31:03 GMT

i own't vote for clinton if she wins either. i hope obama runs third party if clinton steals this! draft bloomberg or something, and send the clintons out of the white house forever

no more bushes and no more clintons!

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Matt — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:31:41 GMT

Obama cannot win many of the states needed by a democratic challenger, i.e. Pennslyvania, Virginia, and Florida. Why can't the general Democratic voters understand this?

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Russ, Moberly, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:31:56 GMT

I know it's been said, but Jeff... get a clue. If I am the only person polled and I am first asked, "Were Clintons attacks against Obama unfair" and I say "yes", then I am asked "Were Obama's attacks against Clinton unfair", then 100% thought one way and 100% thought the other.

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Shirley, Charleston, West Virginia — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:32:07 GMT

This is ludicrous! How can someone be projected to win with 0% of the precincts reporting? We all know how accurate exit polls are!

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Michele, NJ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:32:32 GMT

I am so sick of the way the media has been reporting on this race. He said. She said. Who cares?? I want to know where they stand on the issues I care about most.

Yes we know Obama is black. Yes we know that Hillary is a white woman. SO WHAT. What I care about is who I think is best for the job. This race has become all about black vs white. Shame on America and shame on the media for fanning the flames.

The election should not be about the first black president or the first woman president. IT should be about who can lead us.

I finally made my decision tonight who to vote for. It will be Hillary all the way. She has the experience, the intelligence and the fortitude to bring America back to where it should be. God Bless America

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Phil — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:32:43 GMT

56 and 70 don't add up? that's because African Americans and white folks are different constituencies, each with their own 100 percent. Unfortunately, it is this kind of misunderstanding of numbers and anything else that gets us the kind of leaders like GW. Woe is us!!!

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Laura, San Diego CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:32:47 GMT

I have lost almost all respect for MSNBC and all there commentators. I just heard Tim Russert say the vote outcome in South Carolina will be a mandate for the rest of the country. What a crock of bull! South Carolina is the deep south. Nothing like the blue states in the west or northeast. Obama could have 100 percent of the vote there but I guarantee you that the state doesn't speak for California, New York etc. The media says that it was the Clintons that injected race into this battle but they are mistaken. It was Obama supporters that cried racism when Hillary praised President Johnson on his actions for civil rights. I'm tired of Obama whining and crying and playing the victim...he will never get my vote! The Clintons didn't bring race into the campaign and the media needs to get their facts straight. Oh wait...the media hasn't cared about facts for a long time, they care about sensationalism...my bad!

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David Jamaal Kelsey — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:33:00 GMT

You go out of your way to point out how many black and white voters thought Hillary unfairly attacked Obama. Why don't you mention how many white voters thought Obama unfairly attacked Hillary?

More biased anti-Clinton reporting from the First Read team. What a joke.

Nobody talks about how Obama's campaign blamed Hillary for Bhutto's death, or played the Katrina card against her after NH, or released a memo playing the race card about Bill Clinton's fairy tale comments. No wonder Hillary gets blamed for it all.

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Michael Charlotte , NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:33:23 GMT

I, too, am a lifelong Democrat and will vote for McCain or Huckabee over Clinton. I haven't trusted her since her fake cry. That was my 'Reality Check'!

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Wally — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:33:31 GMT

In South Carolina today,

Obama won 50% of all white voters under the age of 30.

Obama won 29% of all white votes under the age of 50.

Obama won 25% of all the white votes.

Don't tell me this man has no broad appeal.

This is 2008, the Clintons Southern Strategy just won't work in 2008.

AMERICA UNITE!!!

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Susan Keller, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:34:22 GMT

That's cool if black people want to overwelmingly support a black canidate just becasue he is black, then I will never support a black canidate and I will encourage every white person I know not to either, just becasue I am not black!

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Charles, Atlanta, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:34:29 GMT

This shows Hillary cannot win in the South. We already saw she cannot win in the Midwest. So what is the strategy that makes her the most likely to win in November?? How can she win the White House when Southerners and Midwesterners are so anxious to vote against her?? You cannot win on NY, NJ, and CA alone!

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Melvin Chapel Hill, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:34:31 GMT

Jesse Jackson did win this SC. Al Sharpton did not. Nor will Alan Keyes.

Everyone but Edwards recieved diverse demographic support.

Lets keep that in mind. This is not about race, nor gender. Now we as a nation can get back to the issues and take each candidate as an individual.

America '08

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Steve, Tulsa Oklahoma — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:34:39 GMT

You better sit this one out Jeff - sounds like the concepts are a little too much for you. These are two separate questions that could each have upto 100% affirmed responses.

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ReallyRick, Dallas, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:01 GMT

I certainly hope that Bill learned his lesson from his time in South Carolina and radically changes the way he campaigns for his spouse.

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Mike K, Denver — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:16 GMT

Obama was projected to only have 10% of the White vote. He went over 20%. When you add that to the AA vote, he will be strong in all states as long as he can pull in those types of numbers. Edwards is ruining this so-called coronation for Hillary as he is taking a lot of the White vote from her. Take a look at the exit polls coming out. If he does that, HE for sure will play King Maker at the convention. I can't, in good conscience, see him giving in to the Clintons.

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Werner, Sacramento Calif — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:21 GMT

Bill and Hillary are not worthy of being in the White House. America deserves a President and mate who have integrity and will make people proud. They are America's role model to the world. The Clinton's offer nothing in this regard.

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Chris Portland, OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:37 GMT

It's hilarious to see how many people bought the phony argument that the Clinton's ran a more negative campaign than Obama. You got suckered by the anti-Clinton media!
It'll be a heck of a hangover for ya if Obama wins the nomination, as he'll get crushed in the general.
I understand the emotional ppeal of a guy who can deliver a good speech, but Hillary is the rational choice. Use your heads, America!!!!

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N Aragon, Denver, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:38 GMT

I heard on CNN & Fox that John Edwards got the majority of the white vote. This is extremely important come Nov 2008. Why is MSNBC not exploring and commenting on this aspect?

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marl — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:42 GMT

hrc is holdinga town hall in nashville, tonite?

It will be her and the crickets-but it would suggest that she sees the 'southern strategy' that bill used, being turned on her.

Is she trying to dig in at TN?

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John — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:49 GMT

Jeff said:

"LOL. 56 and 70 don't add up, FIRSTREAD. do your math. the total you can have is 100%"

That is because some people said that they BOTH attacked unfairly. They weren't asked who attacked first, which would have beenan "either/or" question.

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K Doe, River City, IOWA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:35:52 GMT

It is Obama who has been using race to get votes. Obama winning South Carolina(or for that matter Alabama, Mississippi, etc) is no BIG surprise. It does not mean a thing. They have stated he won Iowa and that Iowa is a WHITE state. UH, I have lived in Iowa for over 40 years and believe me it is NOT a white state. The bigger cities are 40% black, if not more! That (mainly white) may have been true in the 1950's and '60's but is no longer the case! If, by chance, he convinces the whole country to back him for the Democrats..I will change to the Republican side and give them MY VOTE (no matter who their candidate is). So will a LOT of other Democrats!

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MDS Scottsdale, Arizona — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:36:25 GMT

Helen Garner-Poole, did your husband cheat on you too?

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Betty, Maysville, KY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:36:31 GMT

Hey Jeff,
A person can have the opinion that both have been attacking unfairly, hence the 70-56% not adding up to 100% LOL.

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t.f. Change Now,tn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:36:42 GMT

Wheels, I agree.But with the fools we have in Wasington (both parties) we are doomed. Who ever the new prez is will not be able to do much. unless we get the old fools out of washington. they only think of what is good for the party and the rich. not what is good or needs to be done for the working man and country. I say out with the old fools,It's time for a change>NOW!!!!!

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Tom Bowman, Denver, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:36:47 GMT

I hope that people are finally seeing the Clintons for what they are. Mrs. Clinton plays all the cards she can, before NH there wasn't a mention of race. The Clintons masterfully employed the race card both covertly and overtly. The Clintons whole schtick is divide and conquer. Maybe just maybe America will catch on.....this is really a de facto 3rd term, but the media hasn't noticed. Wonder why?

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DG, Minneapolis, MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:36:48 GMT

Jeff - those were two different poll questions.

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Kathy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:37:30 GMT

Obama got a good percentage of white votes in SC, looks like most people are sick of Bill's dirty politics.

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Betty, Orlando FL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:37:54 GMT

Bottom line .... the Clintoons cannot control the Internet. Yahoo. People can find out ALL about those two, especially the young voters who were too young to care when all the Clintoon shenanigans happened.

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Brady — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:38:02 GMT

LOL Jeff must be a Republican. They can't balance a budget and they can't understand basic math in political surveys either.

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Jim — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:38:59 GMT

I despair at the idea of Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton inasmuch that the same negativity and divisions will continue. Senator Obama represents hope and a positive new direction, particularly at a time where we need young people to become more involved in the shaping of this country as the 21 century unfolds. Senator Clinton has enjoyed the national stage for 16 years. It's time for the next generation to take the mantle.

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Gus Christian — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:06 GMT

If Clinton WINS, we all Lose!! We don't need her and her ideas to make us more of a welfare country.

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Paul, Raleigh NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:20 GMT

Obama is not a Black canditate or White conditate or Brown or Latino Canditate. Stop thinking like that. These kind of thinking as americans we do not have before sep 2001.

These terrorists not only attacked 2 Buildings, they affected to some extend our good thought process.

We need a president who talks about hope to americans and healing..

America needs a new directions towards real prosperity and happiness.

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Jerry Morete — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:25 GMT

Obama had to show he could put up a fight and he got a little muddy in the process, but lets be clear - the Clinton's used and will use the politics of divisiveness just like the Republicans did for many years. short term results at the People's expense. I'll never vote for Hillary after this.

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Steve A Jonesboro IN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:30 GMT

As a life long Democrat, regardless of the math on percentages and everything else, I think the dems just handed the election to the repubs-again.

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derose williams, Tampa Fl — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:34 GMT

I would love to ask Sen Obama to rise above the "Billary" mud and show class

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PJ, Houston, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:45 GMT

I could never vote for the Clintons again, they constantly distorted the truth. I've had enough lies from our current President, I don't need more lies from the Clintons. Besides, are we so pathetic that we can only elect the Bushes and Clintons to run our country! When are we going to wake up and take control again.

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Curtis, Hudson, New York — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:39:57 GMT

I forgot that Jesse Jackson won the S.C. primary, way back when. Enough said! This primary is a sideshow, even if people's concerns matter in this state-- I want a real "change", and (I would not have expected this!) it is by going with Hillary. I'm in New York, and she's got my vote. God Bless!

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Gus, WPB, Fla — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:09 GMT

If Clinton WINS, we all Lose!! We don't need her and her ideas to make us more of a welfare country.

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Thompson, Chicago, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:16 GMT

How can you possibly project a winner with 2% of the results in? Come on, now.

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Jerry, Palo Alto, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:42 GMT

A vote for Clinton, Obama, McCain or Guiliani is a vote for amnesty for 16-18 million illegal aliens. They still all support it, but keep their rhetoric down unless they are talking to Mexican groups like Clinton did last week. She said "there is no such thing as an illegal woman" and later include men when she talked to a group of Mexicans in Los Angeles. So be ready to pay more taxes since every illegal family uses ~20,000$ more in sevices (education, health care at emergency rooms, incarceration, etc.) than they pay in taxes. The country has really gone to hell in the last 20 years and the pathetic group of canidates running for president is a perfect example of that.

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Observing — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:51 GMT

Watching and noting...., how one might celebrate that in the SC race "race" does not appear to be the primary issue among white voters, unfortunately, the same cannot be accessed from Afro-Americans. The question arises, is this lack of spread among Afro-Americans by such voting actions, now creating a more "race" oriented election as a consequence?

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russ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:56 GMT

I am a black white gay straight conservative liberal, so I am qualified to say...

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Jean — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:40:56 GMT

Obviously, Obama is going to win big in SC. But the really great news for him is that he took 25% of the white vote against two strong white candidates. Amazing. The press had been reporting all week that he would get only 10%. And don't forget that he also got 82% of the black vote. If he hadn't been running, it was Clinton who would have gotten close to 80% of the black vote. Edwards only got 1% of the black vote! He needs to get out and let Clinton and Obama fight it out.

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Dan, Raleigh, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:41:26 GMT

Bob,

Yes, Jackson won in South Carolina in '83. And Gary Hart won the New Hampshire primary in '83 (as Hillary did this year). Gary eventually lost to Mondale. Mondale, of course, lost the general election. Don't let the Clinton spin fool you.

Obama is a candidate who can cross the partisan divide. Hillary (and Bill) can't seem to get past the battles they fought during their 8 years in the White House.

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Annette, St. Augustine, FL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:41:47 GMT

Your coverage has been appalling! It appears you attempt to shape the outcome of the election. Today is an election day and you have spent so much air time making derogatory remarks about the Hillary Clinton. The statements on how she may not be able to handle the presidency and her husband may step in to do the job have gone way too far. It’s border line sexist. How pitiful that your coverage has stooped to such low level of integrity. All of the candidate’s spouses have been speaking up for and have engaged in good cop bad cop tactics. Where is your unbiased factual coverage??

Obama doesn’t need his wife because he has the full press doing the work for him. What is going to happen when you abandon him if he gets the nomination. You have engaged in a race based reporting to the detriment of Obama, Hillary, Edwards and the public. Instead of letting each of the candidates state their case for the presidency. What an embarrassment! This not a horse race.

Your Commentators have engaged is so much speculation and rhetoric about a conflict on race, that it has created this ground swell in minds of the general public. YOU have planted the seeds of this racial polarization. Congratulations, the only reason it has become so magnified, is because you the press have promoted it. I have been a long time consistent viewer of MSNBC, and you have currently made it very difficult to keep from turning the channel.

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Mary Crestor — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:41:51 GMT

Why does everyone say that Mrs Clinton unfairly attached Mr. Obama. When at the first debate Mr. Obama & Mr. Edward both attack Mrs. Clinton.I believe the public sh get the facts straight. If they both did not pick on Mr. Clinton we would not be faced with the negative remarks being made on both side. The media does not help matters by making this more a race issue. I was raise when someone attack you, you have a right to defent yourself.

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Chris C — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:41:58 GMT

Hillary Clinton's nasty and unfair hardball with Obama is why I'm switching my vote to Obama. I really get tired of the politics of personal destruction. Obama takes the high road and Hillary the low road. The problem is, when it comes time to fighting the republicans, I'm not sure Obama can fight back half as effectively as Hillary. If I sound confused or conflicted, I guess I am. But right now I'm just angry at Hillary for being so low with some of her comments and that cynical radio ad that was completely off base about Obama.

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Erica, Cincinnati, OH — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:42:22 GMT

I am constantly amazed at how supporters of each candidate freely post pot shots. Although it is very entertaining, do you think myself or others will be swayed by your opininons? Most American's have already made up their mind who they will support. The truth of the matter is we all need to start thinking who we will vote for if the candidate we support is not nominated.

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JK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:42:51 GMT

Hillary isn't running for President, she is just putting Bill back in.

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Jeremy, Hartsville, SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:42:53 GMT

As someone actually from South Carolina, I think it's sick that white voters were ignored during this entire primary. What about us? What are you going to do for us, Obama? Forget us?

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Joan Robedeau — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:42:59 GMT

I'm so sick of the media talking about the "race" card. They started it and they are sticking to it. I am a white female and I find their comments tacky to say the least. Why don't they stick to the issuses rather than race or gender. I haven't found one network that talks about issues. Joanie

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Pete, Seattle, WA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Clintons=Evil clowns.

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John Greverson, New Orleans, LA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:43:06 GMT

Clinton may have lost playing the race card in South Carolina, but she knows it will pay off in the whiter areas. Clinton knows that a large number of white Americans are just not going to vote for a black for President if she just keeps them thinking about it.

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Steve Dandy, Cascade, Maryland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:43:47 GMT

This is perhaps the most critical election in America's history, simply because of the threats America faces - at home and around the world.
As I see it none - repeat NONE - of the leading candidates from either party will be up to those challenges we will face in the coming years.

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Lisa in New Jersey — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:45:41 GMT

If you want any change in this country vote for Hillary. Go with experience because I do not believe Obamawill get it done....Take that to the bank.

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Greg Neubeck. Lynn Haven, FL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:45:58 GMT

Clinton's Obama strategy:

Having meticulously planned their coveted return to the White House for several years now, the Clintons will certainly not exit the scene with grace or dignity. This is the political duo that honed "The Politics Of Personal Destruction" into an artform; and, most certainly will not tolerate, who is in their mind, the "upstart Obama" to derail Hillary's pre-choreographed coronation.
With regards Slick's comments on Obama's Iraq record; and, the draft dodger's false accusation of flip flopping on the Iraq issue against Obama: It was actually Hillary who was the serial flip-flopper on this issue. Obama to his credit, as a matter of conscience, refused to deny American troops the funding for the bullets and equipment that they required to survive in ongoing combat. Hillary, on the other hand, with no such compelling principles, was one of only two U.S. Senators who voted to deny funding for essential equipments for our troops who they had "previously" voted to commit to lethal combat. A despicable breach of trust with the young men and women laying their lives on the line in defense of our Nation. Obama made the classical rookie error of not responding to Slick's false accusation, which he could have easily turned to Hillary's well deserved detriment
Barrack and his supporters best be prepared for the "Political Lynching" that will rival anything previously witnessed in Presidential politics. Further, the Clinton's methodical playing of the "Race Card" will promote a permanent schism between the Black and Hispanic communities. Despicable, and destructive to any semblence of National cohesion painfully achieved.
Slick and Hilla-the-Hun, the Perpetual Victim, have repeatedly demonstrated a vicious mud-slinger demeanor that is unprecedented whenever their political dynasty has been threatened in the past. Just ask anyone of their innumerable victims.

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Jenn Muren, Barberton, Oh — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:46:16 GMT

Wasn't this expected? I don't consider it a 'big' win for Obama...He lost almost 80% of the white vote..Clearly he doesn't bring people together which is what he is claiming. I simply don't trust him.

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Bob Bruman, Oakland, California — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:46:27 GMT

Slick Hill and Bill have not won yet! Everyone I know is moving away from them...we already have a liar in the White House...no one wants a repeat of that and no one wants war...at least here in California we don't. Hillary is pro-war and supports the military machine as much as any neocon!

This slick way these Clintons have played the race card is genius if you want to win and will do anything to win! THEY WILL! They have shown their hand.

Now they will dismiss Obama's victory as a "black" victory in a "black" state. Anyone who doesn't think the Clinton devised playing the race card after losing Iowa is naive. They played it and they will continue to play it and dupe Afro-Americans and White America all at the same time...they don't care...they just want to win and will lie to do so, they will divide and conquer OR WHATEVER they need to do to win...and when they are in power they will go to the middle-conservative position and betray their electorate over and over. War will continue, the government will continue to play lackey to the corporations who will own the politicians and we the people will get ours...indeed we will get our royal screwing! You can bet on that.

No thanks Bill! No thanks Hillary. I have a greater dream of America, many of us still do. We have not forgotten Martin's dream! Obama is that dream.

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Jeffrey E. Salzberg — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:46:53 GMT

I have lost all respect for the Clintons.

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anna, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:46:57 GMT

Once again the Media was able to play the race card and SC bought it. Obama will not win in the national election. He does not have the experience it takes to run a country. GO HILLARY!!

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Ned — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:47:05 GMT

Whoa! Clinton Slugfest versus Obama O-thentic. Slugfest loses and politics in America may never be the same again.

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ike — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:47:51 GMT

Jeff, we will all ignore what you just said.

OMG!

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Dwight, Rio de Janeiro — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:47:58 GMT

The funny thing is, Hillary got all the race stuff started when she said LBJ did civil rights, implying that MLK just talked.

Apparently Hillary thinks its easier to organize a million or so poor folks from throughout the East Coast for a march on Washington than to pass equal rights legislation after a million people have graciously and loquaciously asked for it.

The real story there: only a wonk, with no vision, would bother to make the technical case of elevating LBJ in response to another person's praise for MLK.

Hillary is a wonk, with wonk's instincts.

Her flaw wasn't one of race baiting. Her flaw was one of the understanding of leadership, and it's importance to America.

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Robert G, Richardson, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:48:57 GMT

Did anyone but me think that the campainging by Bill was just kind of sad? People with massive egos never know when to quit. Go home and stay home Bill - you have experienced the ultimate American Dream so move on with your life. Besides, for once Bill should put his country before himself. A victory by Hillary will only bring more of the same rancor - the distrust and hatred is already in place. Give us someone who can work with both parties Democrats.

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Jason, L.A. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:49:01 GMT

I didn't want to believe this race was about race, but if the african-american community wanted to prove it tonight, they did a fantastic job! You can't play the race card and then not take responsibility for it. Blindly voting for the guy/gal that is the same skin color as you is proof enough, and the numbers don't lie...the african-american community is doing just that.

Talk about the pot calling...

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David, Evanston, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:50:10 GMT

As someone who leans conservative, I hope Hillary wins because I think Barack will be much more difficult to beat (although I think John McCain is the only Republican who can win). Bill has essentially provided the Republicans with all of their sounds bites to use against Hillary. And if Hillary couldn't control him in Arkansas or the White House (Jennifer/Monica etc) and she says she can't control him when he's campaigning, who in their right mind thinks she's going to control him when he's back in the White House? The irony of it is now the Clinton's sound like they're talking about a "Vast Left Wing Conspiracy"...but you look at the list of the prominent Democrats and prominent newspapers who have rebuked or criticized the Clinton's for their tactics against Barack (who I genuinely respect and like even though I disagree with his policies) and you will see the Democrats being in a very tough spot of having to embrace a candidate who has shown that the Clinton's have not changed their ways...and I think Clinton fatigue is already starting to show in their own party. Go Hillary!

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WWE — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:50:13 GMT

I don't like the Clintons, but this doesn't bode well for America. If you challenge Obama on any idea, it's "race." That does not speak well for the voters of SC, who can't seem to tell an attack on an idea, and the damn race card.

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david, bronx, ny — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:50:14 GMT

Jeff, one person can think both were unfairly attacked. 51% thought Obama Only. that number PLUS 25% more thought Clinton Only or As Well.

LOL indeed.

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t.f. Change Now,tn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:50:39 GMT

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Kaycee, Phila PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:03 GMT

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL WHY IT IS A PROBLEM FOR Sen OBAMA TO GET A LARGE % OF THE BLACK VOTE? BUT ITS NOT A PROBLEM FOR HIM TO GET A HIGH % OF THE WHITE VOTE? PLEASE TELL ME IF I AM WRONG BUT, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY GETS OVER 80% OF BLACK VOTERS ANY WAY...

WHAT % OF THE BLACK VOTE DID BILL CLINTON, AL GORE AND JOHN KERRY GET OVER LAST 4 ELECTIONS?

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Mike — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:03 GMT

"Great job MSNBC. Obama plays the race card, then pins it on Hillary, and you bought it. Shame on you!"

Are you joking? The Clintons brought up the race card to try and marginalize Obama's support from whites when they brought up MLK out of no where and said it took a president to sign the Civil Rights Act. Obama basically said "no comment" and then suddenly a bunch of Clinton supporters came out and blasted Obama for playing the race card.

It's pretty obvious to anyone who has been really paying attention that the Clintons have been engaging in dirty politics. Whatever it takes to win.

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Larry in Houston — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:14 GMT

Matt:

You might check the demographics on the votes in Iowa and, now, South Carolina. Obama, in my opinion, has a great opportunity to attract the Independent and unhappy Republican vote, both white and black. I believe the Republican's are salivating at an opportunity to run against Hillary - you know they are. Hillary has her supporters but she has many who not only dislike her, many hate her. That might be very difficult to overcome.

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Jack, Palo Alto, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:41 GMT

For Phil and Jeff. You guys don't understand elementary set theory. The two groups are not, repeat not, mutually exclusive! That means some voters believed both candidates unfairly attacked each other!

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michael, chicago — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:51 GMT

Bush - Clinton - Bush - Clinton?

Didn't this country recently fight a Revolutionary War to defeat this very kind of dynastic tyranny?

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R Truth, SE, Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:51:59 GMT

Hillary has MORE experience and more of a plan to get America back onto the right path. Obama may win S.Carolina. May even win Illinois, Alabama and Mississippi. But there are quite a few other states to win and I do not think he will get the job done. More importantly, I do not think he can get the job done of getting America back onto its feet. He will be more focused on helping the black population-and only people BORN in Africa can claim to be African-American! (not predujiced.. just facts!)

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Paul — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:52:04 GMT

hey shirley... actually, the exit polls are normally very accurate. There are always exceptions, but the pollsters are, generally speaking, amazing at what they do. To answer your question about how they can project Obama the winner with 0% of the vote in, it's because the exit poll numbers make it overwhelmingly clear that he won. And all the networks saw the exit polls before the polls closed at 7PM EST. All you really have to look at in an exit poll is the male/female numbers... all the other questions are just icing on the cake and essentially sub-categories of male/female.

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Dean — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:52:26 GMT

I believe the writing in this piece confirms what many have thought all along- Hillary is evil, and will calculate endlessly and ruthlessly to get back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Mike Winona MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:52:32 GMT

You guys at MSNBC including you TIM russert keep saying Clintons played the race card when in actuality it was OBAMA that played it the most because he only spoke in front of predominately black audiences and spoke about race on numerous occassions in SC. So you should be ashamed of yourselves for even suggesting it was all Hillary. Personally I think it was mainly OBAMA and hillary tried to stay away from it. Start talking about the issues and not about the negative campaigning MSNBC. YOu are starting to sound like a bunch of Bush and republican lovers.

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Hal, KS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:52:42 GMT

Shame on those who say that Obama could not win the national election. The polls have shown clearly that as people get to know him better they are more likely to support him as I have (I'm white). And shame on the press for pumping the race issue.

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anna, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:52:56 GMT

I hope that Obama does not get elected. America needs to wake up. Obaman is a sheep in wolf clothing. As a democrat, I would rather vote for McCain then him.

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Jerry Jackson, Manassas VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:08 GMT

The last submitter (Phil) needs to study statistics. Saying the Clintons and Obama each attacked unfairly doesn't have to equal 100%. Its the percentage that answered each of two separate questions. It is possible for one person to say yes when asked if Clinton attacked unfairly and then to say yes when next asked if Obama did.....

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Jeffrey E. Salzberg — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:09 GMT

I didn't care when the Clintons were lying and cheating when fighting with Republicans but I didn't think they would turn on their own party like they did. I have learned the Clintons are the problem, not the Republicans.

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Big P, Outer Banks, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:10 GMT

I so much wanted to vote Democrat this election. However, Barack is too liberal and Hillary is a phoney. Lets all hope The conservatives can accept Rommney

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M. J. F. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:16 GMT

Hillary Clinton did not lose in SC. She was outnumbered and I can't wait for Super Tuesday. Also, the media coverage on MSNBC is the worst I have ever seen. The media called the race card at the very beginning when they said SC is mostly African American.
Your programs are worse than Fox New. You try to play with peoples heads and tell them who to vote for and pretend you are just covering the race. You are losing many viewers. I know I will not watch anymore

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Marcia Nampa ID — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:42 GMT

This is not about being Black or White it is about getting elected, having power and priveledge. Lee Attwater showed the way of dirty polotics in The Carolina's and every polotician since has used his methods. How sad is this. Does anyone really want to help us...So when the general votes comes out write in a candidate that is worthy. I actually have not seen any yet.One day, but not yet, this will all change. That is all we can hope for.

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Stefan Nilsson, Stockholm, Sweden — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:53:59 GMT

As a European following American politics and once an admirer of Bill Clinton - he was a very good president - I am very disappointed of the development during the last month of the campaign. Until the middle of December we have seen a remarkable clean campaign, from all democratic candidates. But since then it has been awful - and it´s the Clinton campaign which is to blame...

Hillary and Bill have baffled me with their negativity. Hillary has talked more and more about why Obama should not become president while Obama has tried to continue to talk about why he believes he is best candidate. Hillary has been delivering increasingly aggressive and untrue, accusations.

Personally I believe Barack Obama would be a really transforming president, with an incomparable potential to change the view of USA in the world. I also think he would create more unity in USA than any other candidate could and (as a consecuence) deliver a lot of important reforms concerning, for example, health care and energy independence and improve the economy.

The last two weeks have shown what USA would get too much of in a new Clinton presidency - political spinn and a lot of dishonesty. USA need a person with the right character for these difficult times. I believe Barack Obama is that person.

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Jared P, San Diego, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:54:07 GMT

Neither camp is abusing the race issue but the Clintons have refused to distance themselves from their supporters who do so. Not that they have to, but how hard would it be if they wanted to? The Clintons play by insinuation and innuendo. They're slick, and they think they'll win on race, dynasty, and fear of change. What a weak way to enter the next 4-8 years, especially after these last 8! Nobody owns my party. Not even the Clintons.

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Jackie — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:54:37 GMT

Bottom line,,, it is what happens when it is time to vote.. plain and simple.. all the complaining in the world won't change that.This country is not ready for a black president, sorry to say, but we are much more accepting of women now,,, that is it in a nut shell... McCain is too old and he will get the nod for republicans and Hillary for democrats and we will have another Clinton in the white house and that is the how I see it coming down..

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GP OCALA FL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:55:09 GMT

THROW THEM A CURVE--PUT A BLACK WOMAN IN THEN LET THEM DECIDE!! DUH

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Robert A — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:55:32 GMT

Bill Clinton is obviously running for president. It reminds me of how Governor Wallace of Alabama put his wife up to running for governor of Alabama because her term limit was up. In that case the poor woman was dying of cancer. He is making Hilary look like 21st Century Bill. It cheapens and insults her capabilities.

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Morgan McKinnie, Warren, Michigan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:56:17 GMT

Finally - people are being to understand........ unfortuately - we as American want to ready, but we are not. Yes, the economic is a important issue, but if we're bombed back to the stone age - it won't matter. While - we are in this frenzy - the terrorist are planning. With that said - A vote for Obama is a vote for the Republican party - that field is weak ............ so America wake up..... a put a viable candidate in place because we are going to need a strong leader...

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Sara, Santa Rosa, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:56:32 GMT

Because of this campaign, not only will I vote for Obama, but I will simply not vote at all if Billery is the Democratic candidate. Her politics and tactics are flatly disreputable and she sounds canned in her speeches. But with Obama, I have never felt more hope for civil liberties in America to finally come to fruition, given his outstanding record which I've spent weeks now examining.

I'm glad she showed how sleazy her politics are, enough to lose another white middle aged Democratic woman with kids from California who voted for her husband the first time around! Hallelujah, I have seen the light.

Obama represents an unprecedented moment in American history where we might finally bridge bipartisanship, implement diplomacy and humanism, and find a way to reinstate a healthy middle class. Moreover, we might find a deeper level of interpersonal tolerance to heal what has truly wounded the American Dream of equality for all.

And I trust him. I see a real human being. For those who are still undecided, look into his issues and who supports him. I have never felt so passionately about any candidate and am the sort of person who is more analytical than intuitive, so when I started checking out whether his politics fit mine, I was simply overwhelmed!

Let this victory continue and may my state of California similarly recognize not only the promise but the actual change that Obama will bring as President.

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Yvette. Brentwood, TN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:56:41 GMT

Folk, let's look at the issues, not gender or color of skin. Vote using your brain. Do we need a change in America?

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ROY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:57:10 GMT

THE CLINTONS ARE PLAYING GOOD COP - BAD COP. BILL ATTACKS, AND HILLARY SAYS "IT WASN'T ME". WHAT'S REALLY FUNNY IS THE CLINTONS START THE ATTACKS, AND THEN ACCUSE OBAMA OF DIRTY POLITICS AND "PANICKING". OBVIOUSLY, IT'S THE CLINTONS THAT ARE PANICKING. TO QUOTE BILL "GIVE ME A BREAK".

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iowan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:57:17 GMT

Um, okay, this 'race card' wins for Obama? Explain Iowa.

We saw the entire cast of characters (including both Clintons), up close and personal, with and without advertising, for six months or more. Edwards shrill populism wore thin, as did Clintons' pompous entitlement---and you can't change character in 30 days..perception, maybe.

It's not race. Clintons, et al, are what we are all voting to change. BTW, Slick Willie's economic results were quite dependent upon a Republican congress which was elected and voted his party out of power after two years of seeing failed Clinton self-entitlements. The whatever numbered amendment eliminating more than two terms was enacted for good reason.

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DKM — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:57:23 GMT

ps clinton got a higher percentage of black voters than obama got white voters. doesnt anybody understand the significance of that moving foward?

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Moses — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:57:31 GMT

As a white conservative male I find all of this Hillaryious. Every night I listen to blacks saying they're going to vote for Obama because he's black and women say they're going to vote for Hillary because she's a woman and this is all perfectly fine. Then election after election I get accused by the democrats of being the angry white racist sexist male! I'm sure I'm the reason why Obama won in a state that's 99% white as well! Glad the democrats are finally getting a helping heaping of their own medicine for a change and I pray they realize how stupid they've all been sounding to those of us on the right for all these years. As a white conservative male I have never once in my entire life based my vote on someone's race or gender I base my vote on someone's political views not their skin color or genitalia! I just wish the same could be said for the other side and the proof is now laid before us. If the Clintons really believed in affirmative action they should let the black man have a chance. After all they're both unequally qualified in this race! LOL

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Tom J, San Jose CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:21 GMT

Chuck Todd: When is the national media going to start covering John Edwards?

I wonder how much national media Obama & Clinton get over Edwards? I thought the press was for equal time, but I guess not.

Monday's debate was the best of example how Obama/Clinton get more media attention; I watched that debate and John Edwards WON hands down, despite all the petty bickering between Obama and Clinton, but to hear all the pundints immediately after the debate you'd thought Edwards wasn't even there!

Why is the media trying to muscle Edwards out of the race?

C'mon you guys in the media, I know you know that Edwards deserves at least a little media attention.

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R Fort Walla Walla Wa. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:22 GMT

The Republicans will win if this race business continues. Obama was just as guilty as Clinton if not more so. He started the personal attacks but sure doesn't like it when he is attacked in return. I respected Obama alot more before he started attacking the Clintons.

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D Denver, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:26 GMT

I think we all need to wake up and realize that Hillary nor Barack will probabbly win if McCain is the Republican candidate. We need to all get behind John Edwards. He is the only one that has a chance. Maybe Obama can be the VP for now.

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Joan, NYC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:28 GMT

Serves them right.

If Hillary wants to be president, maybe she should make the case herself, by herself, on her terms.

If she can't do that, she hasn't earned it. She can't use Bill as a crutch when the going gets tough.

Bill should be put on a leash.

Seriously, shut that guy up!

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Jeff G., Oreland, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:48 GMT

I'm a white guy from Pennsylvania, just a few years younger than Obama. I've given Obama $$$ and he's got my vote come April (when we hold our primary) and November. To me, he represents everything that's good about America - an optimistic, can-do spirit. He's a clean break w/the past.

But if Hillary's the nominee? I'll vote third party or, if the Republicans nominate McCain, vote GOP - I may not agree w/him, but he's an honorable person. Why not Hillary? To me, she and her husband represent everything that's wrong with politics - they'll say and do anything to win. Democrats need remember that Bill Clinton ruled more as Republican Lite - need I say NAFTA, GATT and the "welfare reform"? More importantly: the failure to get bin Laden after the 1998 embassy bombings in Africa and the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. They can give all of the excuses they want, but that's all they are - excuses. And there's no forgiveness, at least from me, for them. (Read Steve Coll's Ghost Wars or Lawrence Wright's Looming Tower.)

Much has been made of Barack's saying Iraq was a mistake, but not enough on the reason why: we took our eye off the ball (Afghanistan and bin Laden). He's said, more than once, that the Afghanistan War was and remains a righteous war - and that we'd send troops into Pakistan, if need be, to get bin Laden. To me, that means everything.

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Will — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:58:55 GMT

The same old Clinton garbage," lets' not have politics of destruction",but when she found herself down, she went on a destructive attack. Wake up people, you want change? You won't get it with either Clinton. All you'll get are the same old lies,shifting the blame on someone else, oh and by the way, has any one asked her what other countries are financing her run for office? Has any one seen her resume? When us in the real world apply for a job, we can't just say we have 35 yaers of experianc. We have to state fact, and employment history, we don't get that with Hillary. I'm an independant conservative, and I like Obama. Wake America!

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yd, arlington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:11 GMT

someone said:
"The Clintons are playing the dirties politics I've seen in my lifetime."

where were you 4 years ago with the swiftboating?
where were you when bush slashed and burned mccain in sc?

they're throwing obama softballs, what do you think is going to happen if he wins the nomination?

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Paula, Opelousas, LA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:31 GMT

Are there any African American democrats that would vote against Obama?

Just curious? Please speak up...

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john doe fayeteville, nc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:42 GMT

Obama is America, period.

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Heather, Aspen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:48 GMT

Jeff, 56 & 70 don't add up to 100, because they are two separate questions...

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David Holmes, San Luis Obispo, Calif/ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:51 GMT

The math could add up, as some may have felt that both were attacking unfairly (as they probably were!)

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Charlene Boston, MA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:59:51 GMT

Dear, Phil, and and the formentioned Jeff, grow a brain, please do you really not get polls?! I mean come on Jeff how many people above have already explained this to you. And Phil, "different constituencies, each with their own 100 percent"...where the hell did you get that from?!
clearly there is ONE SAMPLE POPULATION that this poll was conducting on, and CLEARLY you can vote for bothn ways (ie having been treating the other candidate badly). This is NOT a MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE polling (ie by voting that CLinton acted poorly, does not exclude that a person wouldnt think the obama acted poorly). For future, please people if you do not understand polls or statistics, don't comment on them.

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Annie, CT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:01 GMT

I'm an upper middle class white female democrat voting for Obama. This is not about race. This is about who is going to unite this country. The Clintons continue to run a divisive campaign and their win at all cost mentality is wearing thin. Obama's message of giving the government back to the people is long overdue. "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.."

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lame — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:03 GMT

you all need to stop baggin on Jeff. If you want to argue...argue about something relevant other than percentages.

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Will Milwaukee, WI — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:20 GMT

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Patricia Evans, Denver CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:21 GMT

Congratulations to Obama and his campaign. Good will always prevail!

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j smilely clinton,ky — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:22 GMT

Vote for the Clinton family. the family is the way to go......> you gota love those Clintons..

Just think The united Clinton states.

The sound of it just rings like a church bell.

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Raymond Tarpley Jr. Seattle, Washington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:29 GMT

The win in South Carolina was "another" show of "real change" that American's want! Obama has not one time been the one slinging "accusations", he has though needed to rebuke those accusations. I believe he will win the Democratic nomination base on his platform of a "new" government in which we work together to "have a say" in how this country is governed, not the dictatorship we have currently! The Clinton's started these accusations, and everyone "with a brain" clearly sees this! As I have said before.....you are either part of the "solution" or part of the "problem"......choose wisely...for a better America!

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KEITH...JERSEY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:00:44 GMT

AS I READ THE DIFFRENT COMMENTS, IT IS AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE AS RACIST AS CAN BE SOMEHOW JUST DO NOT GET IT. OBAMA CAN AND WILL WIN THE DEMOC. PRIMARY AND THE ONLY CHOICE WILL BE EITHER 4 MORE YEARS OF REPUBL. MISERY OR REAL CHANGE. THE FACTS ARE THAT HILL AND BILL NEED TO STOP THE BS AND TAKE THIS ONE ON THE CHIN FOR THE GOOD OF THE COUNTRY.

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Brian Peterson, Denver CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:02 GMT

the numbers don't have to add up because it is apples and oranges. They asked separate questions, not a question of "whom do you think attacked whom unfairly?--you must pick one or the other" It was asked that way. They simply asked 2 different questions: 1) Do you think Obama unfairly attacked Clinton? Yes or no?
2) Do you think Clinton unfarily attacked Obama? Yes or no?

Its all stupid because people think that polling numbers are actual news. And people allow their opinion of a candidate become swayed becuase of polls. Did people learn nothing from Bill and W. in the White House? Those guys live on the polls. Bill insisted on being with the wind and W. insisted on stubbornly going against it. Vote for a candidate that is truly independent, people!

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High On Change — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:03 GMT

Face it Clinton supporters. Obama is the next president. The white vote looks to be split 3 ways and Edwards is a native son. The Clintons played every dirty trick they could think of in this state and lost big time. The statistics speak for themselves. Hillary can't win solely on the votes of age 50+ women.

Obama had to win big here to make it count and he did. His message is the future not the past. His weapon is inspiration not desperation. Bring on Super Tuesday. America is about to speak.

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J. Alejandro, Grand Rapids, MI — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:12 GMT

Chris Portland, OR. You fell for the oldest Clinton trick in the book. It was the other way around and almost every major editorial and pundint in the country have laid the use of surrogates at the feet of the Clintons.

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D, Denver, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:19 GMT

The Media needs to give equal time to ALL candidates!!

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Phil, Indianapolis, IN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:33 GMT

Jeff - You are correct. 56 and 70 do not add up to 100. Congratulations on passing 3rd grade math. But some people may think they BOTH unfairly attacked each other.

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henry, dallas, tx — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:40 GMT

Shame Bill, shame Hillary. To paint the young hope as a Black president. For years we heard Republicans decribing you as the dirtiest couples in American history and I was thinking that was because they are in the other side of the political specturem. Now, however, you clintonians revealed your true nature. I am a domocrat if HRC wins the nomination I will vote for republican in the general election.

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Robert A Washington DC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:02:31 GMT

Obama is the better candidate for America in an international sense. People in the world have long hated our government but loved our people. However if we keep on electing the same old corrupt people be they democrat or republican they are going to put us in bed with our imperialistic warlock government. It is time for the Baby boomers to pass the baton and I am a baby boomer saying this. I loved the Clintons but their time is up.

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Pat - Topeka Kansas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:02:36 GMT

Michael, I'm white and I'm just as proud of the black voters in SC for voting for the candidate that speaks to the future and to hope. Hopefully, this country is finally growing up and realizing that there is really not that much difference between whites and blacks other than their skin color. They saw that their candidate was being baited with lies and distortions and handled himself well, not getting angry but sticking up for himself and staying on message! This is beginning to feel like the America I have always hoped for ... GO AMERICA!

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Allen, ND — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:02:39 GMT

The only bad part of the coverage so far is Keith Olbermann. He just does not have a clue about fair coverage. He was a lousy sports commentator and an even lousier political commentator. He just rose about his abilities.

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chris, greenville sc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:03:27 GMT

omg obama is black? i thought he both a black parent and a white parent and didn't his father abandon him?

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Korion — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:03:34 GMT

Our country is in trouble and new leadership is needed in the White House and Congress. Race nor gender need be the central issues on the voters minds since neither will fix our country's economic woes, bring American jobs back, stabilize our housing markets or keep our returning Vets from killing themselves.

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Chris, Palm Beach County, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:03:49 GMT

Think about this; who stands to gain if Obama is labeled the "black candidate"? Obbiously, the answer is Senator Clinton. Senator Obama would not want that perception even if it gave him some short term benefit in the SC primary. The Clintons purposely used their surrogates to label Obama as the black, ex-drug using, out of the ghetto candidate. They care more about their power than they do anything else, and they are not worthy of any American's vote for any office. Their scheme is hatched and the damage has been done to the first candidate in a generation to inspire Americans from different class, color, gender, and political backgrounds.

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Rob, Lake Mills WI — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:04 GMT

This is a huge win for ALL of us...even the Hillary backers, even if they don't feel it now.

Think of it folks. This ENDS the bickering and personal attacks and we can get back to focusing on the issues and vision and HOPE. No one DARE attack another candidate after this drubbing!

Hillary supporters would rahter discuss issues...would they not? Well...they better. 68% of whites say that Barack Obama was treated UNFAIRLY by the Clintons.

Come on Hillary supporters...let's all be happy about the new direction of OUR campaign!!

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Janet, SLC, UT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:05 GMT

Obama and Edwards in 2008--real change, fresh perspectives, from the status quo. Straight talkers I like, regardless of gender, ethnicity.

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barbara, charleston, sc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:17 GMT

Oh my gosh! I dont get it either. How can Obama win the SC primary when only 8% of the total votes have been counted? and if I were Obama, I would be asking myself if I really won based on my message or based on the color of my skin? I would not want to have to question the real motives of the African Amercian voter in SC. I might not like what I hear.

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phyllis — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:31 GMT

I think the election became about race when Oprah got into it.I don't think Bill or Hillary did anything wrong.I'm tired of the media attacking them.It should be about the best person,not race or gender.I like Hillary and so do all my family and friends.

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Valori, near Chicago — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:45 GMT

I used to be a huge fan of MSNBC. I liked Chris Matthews, watched him religiously, but lately all I want to do is puke. Everyone is miscasting what everyone says. Jesse Jackson Jr (Obama supporter) came out the morning after NH loss and he said Katrina 15 times in I swear 3 minutes, accused Hillary of "crying about her appearance/looks" and not caring about victims of Katrina enough to cry over them. That was what brought race in it, it showed how poor a loser Obama is, and somehow responding to racism charges (being accused of fixing votes even!) is her playing the race card? Come on. If she wasn't a woman, and he wasn't half-black all their bickering and disputes would be regular politics. The republicans are behaving much worse but they aren't accused of being dirty because they are all white. The PRESS is making this an issue, the PRESS is the one who is who blowing everything out of proportion, and I for one say screw pollsters, a vote is private, and I hang up on all of them.

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Glenn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:04:52 GMT

I see some of you are still following the clinton line. Follow that line and see Blacks stay away from the polls in November. I for one will never vote for clinton. As for bill being the First Black Pres., you have lost that title in SPADES.

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Adam, Trenton, Missouri — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:05:42 GMT

I'm not voting for hillary or Obama they are not backing up none of us The only way i would vote for either of them if they where a christian and neither of them are so I'm supporting a person who will fit that role we need to be a country that is a christian nation and not ran by a woman or Obama I'm a christian and the Dem. Don't play fair at all sorry

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MARY ANN ROCHE, ANCRAM, NEW YORK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:05:44 GMT

New Yorkers Love Hillary - we loved Bill too, those of us who were not interested in his PERSONAL business realized what he accomplished for our country, I belive Hillary, although faced with by far the largest political mess in the history of our great country, will get us back on track, with dignity and integrity. I am a woman, and when my ethics and integrity are attacked at every turn by the opposing side, or in this case, candidate, I would come back just as agressively as Hillary, especially if I were in the position of trying to save this great nation from the mess a MAN put it in! It IS time for change, I pray that the women of this country will see that and act accordingly. GO HILLARY!!!

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Isaac, Raleigh, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:05:48 GMT

jeff, there were 2 questions asked. that's why the numbers don't add up to 100. noob.

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Ike,Lake Oswego,OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:06:47 GMT

When the Barrett report comes out Clintons are over and done with. Democrats are better off selecting Obama with Edwards as a running mate.

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jef — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:07:08 GMT

MSM and Obama camp litterally made a hitjob on Bill.
Anyone who knows the Clintons and have seen their record in helping out in the african american community knows this...
But sure, any critisism on their hero Obama, is labeled racial.

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james sharp — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:07:12 GMT

Congrats to Obama on winning South Carolina (remember, however, that Jesse Jackson won the state twice, but look where he got). Sen. Obama will not have 50% black voters in any of the upcoming primaries. Rather, he will face a significant number of Hispanic voters in several states, who will almost certainly vote for Clinton in large numbers. I have said all along that Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee; despite S.C., I remain firm in that prediction.
Hemersam
Garland, Texas

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anna, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:07:44 GMT

The media is so anti Clinton that it is hard to watch anything anymore. I am also tired of the "race" talk. It is not the candidates to blame, but the media...Hillary is the best person for the job, and the American people will soon realize who to vote for.

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tammy leapge 2623 east 6th street superior, wi 54880 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:14 GMT

Seems everyone is off track. Who cares about black and white.. I dont. What i do care about is who will take this country back. And clean up the mess in the white house. Bring our men and women home now not 4 yrs from now. Im sick of it, Can anyone of the canidates PLEASE STAND UP. Talk about what really maders.

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Maggie McKewon, Boston, MA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:15 GMT

I am astonished at the turnout for Obama. He may be just what we need to keep another sleazy politician running the White House again, along with her husband.

The Clintons will stop at nothing to regain their power, so I hope Obama looks out for stray cars streaming by, maybe even a suicide bomber or two.

Seriously, though, Obama did a great job in his debates, and is a perfect counterpoint to the Power at all Costs (even her dignity), Hillary. I have no doubt that if it's Obama vs. McCain, the old septauginarian won't get 45% of the vote.

Way to Go!!!

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William, El Paso, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:25 GMT

Hillary Clintonis a loathesome person. We will get a look at what she is made of when she loses in the primaries. I've already seen a clip of her when it became very clear that she would lose in the SC primary. What a prideful person she is! And there is nothing she has to be proud of!

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Kelly, Rock Hill, SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:28 GMT

Michael, as a white woman voter in SC who voted for Obama today, I AM proud of what I did. All of you who are writing such horrible things about Obama, and bringing up the race card, are simply ignorant bigots. You are terrified of the possibility of an intelligent (first and foremost) African-American man running this country. Obama NEVER brought up the race card, ever. He's not Jesse Jackson. It was Clinton that brought it up. Terri in SC, you must be young and not remember how vilified Hillary was when she proposed the healthcare plan when Bill was in office. There are old, decrepid Republicans who will crawl out of their graves to vote against Clinton. All of this aside, you need to sit back and realize that the Clintons are just like the Bush dynasty. In fact, didn't old lady Bush call Clinton "just like one of her sons"?? Hhmmm....think hard about that vote. Obama is our only hope. I do not look at him, or any other candidate, by race or gender. I look at Obama as a strong, intelligent, articulate leader . . . the type of leader we need.

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Child's play, my dear, just child's play, Red Wing, MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:52 GMT

Speaking about Osammygoodytwoshoes and Overthehillary, one hundred percent of nothing...is still nothing. Still, with South Carolina serving as red hankerchief in the child's game of "Steal the Bacon"...let's all sit back and enjoy the snarking, back stabbing, blood letting, and other coliseum sports as these two not-so-glad-iators rip one another's hams. Oh, what fun this is! And one more thing...the shyster ambulance chaser is in need of CPR and a subclavian shunt. Do you wonder why no ambulances will answer the call? It's called karma, baby. Sweet!

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K Mac, St. Petersburg Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:09:23 GMT

More than 50% of the turnout was African American and ovevr 80% of African Americans voted for Obama. Lets us also remember that Jesse Jackson won South Carolina and a lot of other southern states in 1984 and 1988.

Bob NY NY..
those were caucuses that Jesse Jackson won.. Primaries are a completely different thing from caucuses..Obama received 47% of young "white voters" age 18-29 (the next generation, which is more than Clinton) and overall about 24% of "white voters" in general..there was a three way split between Clinton, Obama and Edwards (who actually received the most "white votes") .. so you should do your research before you comment..

Thanks!

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Dorothy Kincaid, Alcoa, TN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:09:38 GMT

Nora you are so biased against HILLARY. What is your problem? Would you be a little bit jealous?

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Terry, Austin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:09:44 GMT

Its very interesting to watch a candidate whose message is allegedly about change, unity, and hope that has spent so much time incongruent with himself all week long by focusing on direct attacks of his opponents, spreading negativity (fear, uncertainty, doubt...just like the republicans do), mud slinging, and yet still wins South Carolina. Amazing at the double standard here...he gets a pass and the other candidates don't. He complains about others misrepresnting the truth but provides no actual specifics....and the media doesn't ask for specifics or follow up on his inability to take resonsibility for his actions/behavior. This guy is like teflon and is starting to look more like George W. If you like the current president the you will love Obama!

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jeff — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:10:11 GMT

Gee, people!
Take some placebo, please!
I'm not that stupid as not to know statistics, student t's, mean average, standard deviation, etc. However, this poll numbers still don't add up.
if FIRSTREAD plainly stated that one poll is for blacks, and the other is for white it would make sense. However, they say 56% of those voting so far (READ FOR YOURSELVES) blamed Obama, then who are the other people? all black? well, state the data, let us digest it. peace

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Joe Schmoe, USA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:10:43 GMT

yd, arlington

thank you! can we have a reality check as to what dirty politics really is

pushpolling suggesting that mccain had black child in SC like bush did? that is dirty

this race thing was created by the media, also the vast majority of these black voters will support clinton, period

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Brandon, Dallas, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:11:44 GMT

Sorry, Jeff. That's not the way polling works. The numbers frequently don't add up to 100%. In this instance a voter could have indicated they thought both Obama and Clinton were taking unfair jabs at each other. It is simply that of the 100% of the voters polled, more thought Clinton was unfair to Obama than the other way around.

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Bob Clinton, nohart, sc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:11:48 GMT

go Clintons.

We want Billary for priz.

Vote for a change vote the family ticket. :-)

GO FAMILY GO !!! VOTE FOR THE FAMILY !!!

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Jack, Palo Alto, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:12:23 GMT

Actually, I suspect the Clintons have made a monster error! Their tactics have alienated the Black vote, which was leaning towards Clinton previously! Talk about foot in mouth? Now Clinton will suffer wherever there are significant numbers of Black voters. And I don't believe Clinton will get any reward from whites due to this boob, the 68% shows that clearly. If deliberate, it was a major mistake which could cost her the nomination. Playing racist politics in Dem primaries makes no sense at all. I'm astounded by the crudeness of such a ploy! I reckon Bill is a loose cannon, and his wife will pay for it.

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Todd L Harvey — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:47:06 GMT

Jeff,I thought your comment was a bit agressive at first but after reading what everyone has to say about it wow.Everyone that blasted ole Jeff there and judged him (yes all of you)need to check yourself.It was a statement so while your busy judging Jeff why dont you take a momment and look at yourself.There has to be alot going on that you might want to check in your life if you are so petty that instead of comments that are election based we bash the heck out of little ole Jeff.And by the way Jeff they call it freedom of speach if I were you i'd post the same thing again after all noone will ever prove your statemnet wrong the way they worded it is a variable and therefore unprovable by science and i don't think god really cares one way or the other.

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Joe, Amherst VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:47:56 GMT

Jeff: Good thing you aren't running this thing. Read what is said before you comment.

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Mary, Virginia — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:08 GMT

It seems this election is being based solely on race and sex. As to HRC's experience, what being first lady? That does NOT count. Neither Obama nor Clinton have enough gov't experience to be president. As to Bill Clinton, wasn't 8 years of his and Hillary's lies enough for this country?
I am so fed up with the race and sex issue. I cannot vote for someone because he is black, I cannot vote for someone because they are female. Those who are basing their vote due to race or feminism for the most important office in the free world should be ashamed.

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Stan, Illinois — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:09 GMT

It's so sad to see the Clintons pandering to the African-American community. And worse still to see that some of them are still self-indulgent enough to buy it. Fortunately, for the future of the African-Americans in this country, enough are ready to move on and remove race from the equasion, as it should be. To see the African-American community come out and support Obama in spite of practically being threatened by Bill Clinton is a step in the right direction IMO. Well done, I say.

Now hopefully everyone can finally see the Clintons for what they are. Politically motivated and power hungry. Win at all costs, even if that means tossing aside the African-American community as a "non-issue" the way they have.

It's so obvious what they are doing, it's pathetic. Pander to them if they are on their side, but dismiss them if they aren't. Ridiculous that the Clintons would think we would buy it.

Oh, and I'm not African-American. But I can sure see what's going on, and it's embarassing.

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Daniel, Cypress California — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:23 GMT

let's just hope that our next President & elected officials begin to FOCUS on US & not the rest of the world. Race or gender are petty in a discussion. We all bleed the same color & breathe the same air. Wake up people!

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Pat Smith, Anadarko, OK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:28 GMT

"In the exit polls, we asked voters in this primary if the candidates were attacking each other unfairly. Fifty-six percent of those voting so far think Obama attacked Clinton unfairly, and while that is a high number, more people thought Clinton unfairly attacked Obama -- 70%."
Seems to me the journalist(s)are not quite making themselves clear; "Polls": just how many "polls" were there and what exactly were the questions?
Is this the role of journalist?

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andy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:46 GMT

I had two jars. One jar had 10 green candies, one had 10 blue candies. I reached into each one with opposite hands, and ate 3 of the green ones and 5 of the blue ones.....soooo, 70% of the green ones were left in the jar, and 50% of the blue ones....Jeff....do you see now....please? Adding the percentages is meaningless...120% (70+50) or whatever. Oh.....and go Obama

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Ryan W — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:48:53 GMT

Bob from NY don't distort the facts. Jesse Jackson did not win in SC in a primary. It was a caucus. HUGE difference. A primary is real voters.

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Alex — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:49:06 GMT

Why would you guys want to vote for Billery???
Didn't the Clintons mess it up the first time around????!!

Why can't we all just get along?!?!

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Mike Holland, Springfield, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:49:18 GMT

I'm a rep. but to the dems, Obama would have a better chance against the Rep Nom., who-ever it would be. There are too many anti-Clinton voters, don't no why the dem's haven't figured this out yet. Just ask any Rep. who they would want to win. Good for Obama in SC hope he can improve on the Feb. 5 states.

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J Baustian, San Diego, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:49:22 GMT

Jess wrote: "Please consider this quote: "Roughly four out of five voters would be satisfied if Clinton or Obama wins the Democratic nomination."

That means 1 in 5 will be dissatisfied, so potentially could vote for a Republican, an independent, or will not vote. We already knew that Hillary's unfavorable rating was about 50% -- her only chance is to drive up the negatives for her opponent(s). Right now it's time to drive up Obama's negatives, whatever it takes.

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Johnny — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:49:42 GMT

Some of you are so stuck in your hang-ups about black people that you're making the claim that Obama was the one to play the race card in South Carolina. Wake up! I was supporting Hillary out of the two until the Clintons did everything in their power to make sure the media referred to Obama as the "black" candidate. Obama didn't play the race card at all. He was defending himself. Do any of you even know that the person who raised Obama was his white mother? Ahh, but he's just another Jessie Jackson, right? One of those black power people, right? Are you really that easy to manipulate? I'm now voting for Obama. I've had enough of the Clintons.

Also, some of you are killing me on the math. A certain percentage of blacks and a certain percentage of whites does not add up to 100%. Go back to school for the country's sake. Good lord.

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Mike — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:49:56 GMT

If Obama has a problem with the so called dirty politics of the primary, how would he handle the dirty tricks of the republicans? Or more to the point, how would he handle the Russians or the North Koreans? We have to look beyond the primaries!

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Kim Torres, Huntsville Alabama — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:50:03 GMT

The good ole boy system will finally be put to sleep...George Bush will go down in history as a trailblazer because of his incompetence... he made it possible for a black man and a white woman to run for president!!!

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Kyle Ithaca NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:50:22 GMT

They are two separate questions Jeff, they dont have to add up to 100%.

I guess reading trumps math in this case.

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Seattle, Wa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:51:10 GMT

Obama is playing the race card. Every African American will vote for him just because he is black--thank God those black States are generally republican based.
Hillary 08

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Jon, Iowa City, IA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:51:18 GMT

I know we've all got short term memories here, but Obama won Iowa as well, a state that is over 90% White. His message is appealing, and it is disturbing that so much of the discussion surrounding this campaign has turned to issues of race.

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Michelle — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:52:58 GMT

Interesting that several people have suggested that Obama can't win the national election. I don't see how Clinton can. She has managed to polarize the Democratic party. Just imagine how she will divide the nation. I think we will all be crying if she wins the nomination.

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Penny — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:54:37 GMT

I'm white and from northern new york, sick of clintons... No color here,,Go Obama!!

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Bruno Miramontez, Sani Diego, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:54:52 GMT

All of you should rethink how you look at polictics! Firstly, the first paragraph is poorly written. It reflects completely someone thinking his thought outloud without regards to how it reads or if it will misdirect the public! Oh wait that's what journalism is all about. Most definitely the copy editor is on vacation to allow an opening paragraph to be so unclear. Now for you "informed voters". The only people playing the race card are the journalists, pollsters, and YOU. Asking the question and printing the result of "what group voted most for whom" is the true card playing! It should not matter how gender, age, race, orientation, etc. The only count that matters was the final tally! The only people considered with these results are the card players! So play away hypocrites!

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j bortoni, houston, texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:54:54 GMT

What? No gracious cincession speech by the Clintons?
Typical, no-class performance. Win and crow, lose and blow.

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SEATTLE,WA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:55:02 GMT

BARACK OBAMA WILL NEVER BEAT MCCAIN---EVEN IF YOUR HEART LAYS WITH BARACK IT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY--THE ONLY ONE THE CAN SQUASH THE REPUBLICAN AGENDA IN CLINTON--SHE CAN DOWN AND DIRTY.
PLEASE DON'T VOTE FOR THE FLUFFY CANDIDATE OBAMA.

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M. L. Tucker — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:55:07 GMT

I really hate to say it, but there is not a single candidate still in the race that is fit to be Presiden of the United States.Except maybe Romney Which one of the cadidates really care about the nation, their to busy attacking each other, rather attacking the problems we are now facing

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John Boez,Boston — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:55:54 GMT

Do you remember when Jesse Jackson ran for president?He carried many states in the South,he also carried Vermont and New Mexico. Blacks supported and voted for him in numbers never seen before,as well as many whites.He was a major source of black pride.Is history repeating itself?

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Eric, St. Peters MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:55:56 GMT

Let me get this right - Bill Clinton brings up Obama's voting record and speeches he gives about the Iraq war through the years and points out his inconsistencies, call his current stance a "Fairy tale", Obama's thugs and instantly take a hyper sensitive view, takes Clinton out of context, bring up the "race" card and now it's Clinton who brought up the "race" issue. The media needs to start using critical thinking skills.

Let Barrack Hussein win the nomination. He will lose in a landslide. As a life long democrat I'm ashamed and sickened by the Obama people in this race. If McCain and Obama win the nomination I will cast my first republican vote in 30 years.

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Jean Burford, Rusk, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:56:54 GMT

I can't believe Hilly didn't win, she and Bill had all the "we can steal this one covered" wonder what happened???? Please folks- we don't have much left of this country lets try to save that by keeping the Clintons from destroying that little bit left after their first go around.

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David C. Helms, Connellsville, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:56:54 GMT

I am a longtime Democrat. I will never vote for any person who is named in Federal Grand Jury indictments as "a un-indicted co-conspirator." Un-indicted co-conspirator translate to mean; involved in the crime but we don't have enough evidence for conviction. To answer your counter arguments, those Federal Grand Juries indicted fourteen(14) people. The Justice Department lawyers successfully convicted twelve of those indicted.

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Erik, MD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:56:54 GMT

I love those who seek to demonize President Clinton and Senator Clinton with name-calling and prognostications of how bad off we will all be under another Clinton administration. These folks must be Bush supporters who think we are better off now than we were under Clinton. The big difference between Bill and Hillary is that she will be a better president. She is smarter, less impulsive and has learned from 8 years of sitting next to one of the most effective Democrats in decades.

And as far as race goes, Obama was the first to invoke Dr. King and then the press and a few African American pundits blew it into more than it should have ever been as an issue. And if any candidate can run during most of the first year solely on their objection to the war and never be asked by the press how their view has evolved over time (based on many public statements that differ from that original view), then yes, that is a bit of a fairy tale to say the position has never evolved. How does that have anything to do with race? Finally, it is much harder for a woman to get to the top than an African American male. Men have ruled this country and men of all color have had the vote longer than women...look it up.

Hillary may not win a popularity contest against Barack, but she will win the nomination (since we are electing a president, not a prom king/queen), and she will win in November.

By the way, she is called Hillary while all the others are listed by their last names...seems like a gender thing to me. Go Senator Clinton!

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Cathy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:20 GMT

Barak Obama DID NOT play the race card. Hillary played it first by saying LBJ not MLK brought about black rights. Interesting that a strong popular president, JFK could not get Voting Rights Act passed. It was only after Martin Luther King and the out cry that followed blacks being beated on the 6 o'clock news that LBJ was able to pass the Voting Rights Act. Clinton(s) tried to diminish MLK and Barak.

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Lou — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:25 GMT

Obama played the race card, not Hillary. "Clinton unfairly attacking Obama" does NOT have anything to do with race, but the Obama supporters quickly labeled it that. What a shame. The Clintons would have done nothing differently had their main opponent been green, white, or purple. Twisting their words (or even allowing his supporters to do it) to look racially motivated is divisive, not "unifying".

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Don Simpson, Venice, Fl — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:32 GMT

Question #1: Did Obama attack Clinton unfairly?

Question #2: Did Clinton attack Obama unfairly?

2 seperate questions..so YOU do the math...again

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Adam, Las Vegas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:33 GMT

Also, I'd like to know when any news agency will actually do some "fair" reporting. How about Obama's family ties to the Kenyan opposition leader. Raila Odinga wants to install an oppressive rule in Kenya. Also a lot of the people in Kenya are convinced that if Obama is elected President, then the US will be sending lots of aid and other assistance to them (wonder where they got this idea). This is not what our country and economy needs. We need the issues at home to be focused on and our troops brought home before anything else is done anywhere else. I could seriously see him sending our troops to fight there because his family could be in danger, or worse becasue he could have a chance to put the tribe his family is part of into power. Every vote needs to be heard to ensure that this does not happen. Wake up people, the only change he is going to make is where our troops get killed.

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j. russell, Albuquerrque, NM — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:37 GMT

Has anyone thought about the real reason Mr. Rove left the White House so early?

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Thayne Lowe, Phoenix, Ariz — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:01:38 GMT

I am independent and consider myself progressive. I am excited about Obama. A month ago, I would have been happy with Hillary. Now (I can hardly believe it) if it was between McCain and Hillary, I'd probably go McCain. Hillary's started to remind me of Cheney.

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Glenn, St. Louis, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:02:10 GMT

Just read these posts. The handwriting is on the wall. The GOP did their level best to hand the White House to the DEMs and the DEMs can't put forth a qualified (experienced and trustworthy) candiate that the general voting public will vote for. DEMs better vote in the GOP primaries from here on out to be sure the best person available gets the nomination. The GOP race is still up in the air. Who is best on the GOP side?

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AJ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:02:35 GMT

Chances Hillary’s nomination gives GOP Prez victory due to “Mark Green” effect – Increasing daily (Note: Mark Green is the European Jewish Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor, who trashed Reverend Sharpton to beat in him in the primary; then lost the election to the Republican candidate. He lost because Blacks, who are the largest Democratic voter pool in the 80% declared Democratic electorate city, refused to vote for him in protest against his treatment of Reverend Sharpton. Who was the Republican candidate? Democrat turned Republican, Mike Bloomberg)

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ANN,VIDOR,TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:02:46 GMT

IT IS A SHAME IT HAS TO BE ABOUT RACE AND NOT THE REAL ISSUES,LIKE WHO IS THE BEST PERSON TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.

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Adrian, Wake Forest, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:02:59 GMT

Uhhh, Terri from SC, not even a vote for McCain himself is a vote for the Republican Party.

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Karen Henk, Warrenville, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:03:57 GMT

Adam, you must be getting your news from bulk emails. Both Clinton and Obama are Christians - and if you are going to cherry pick and start judging whether they are Christian enough for you, then you might as well go re-join the Huckabee forum you must have just left.

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annie phelps — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Go Jack,

This is exactly what I was thinking... If you attack your base, and then you attack your base's choice...who are you?

We need to be very afraid of a couple who think they can brow-beat the nation into voting for them....simply because, IT'S THEM. We need a new direction, we need a pure voice that leads us all into the opportunity to re-unite our position in the international world. NO COWBOYS....NO BULLYS... NO BULL.....

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Elizabeth Hankle, Pasadena, Maryland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:04:35 GMT

I think the media kept up the race issue and not Bill and Hillary CLINTON! when I watch the news it looks like the media wants OBAMA to be the candidate! I thought the media is supposed to be nuetral and not take sides!It seems that the media picks the nominee for the presidency but I think it is the voters pick the president and not the MEDIA! If Obama cannot face the criticism from others then he should not run for the presidency. finally, the media should stay out of the race issue and stop bringing up the issue all the time, and let the americans voters elect their president.

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Marc, NY, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:05:07 GMT

Bill and Hill seriously miscalculated the Dems. in SC. South Carolinians are not as cynical as the Clintons had hoped. Hillary: better run on important issues (ie, jobs, foreign policy, budget deficit, Bush disasters, etc.) and leave the race baiting at home.

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Lilly, Atlanta, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:05:38 GMT

I am an undecided democrat. Until recently I was excited by Barack Obama's campaign. Now I am bothered by the fact that anytime senator Obama's record is challenged he compains that he is being "ridiculed" or "minimized": code words for racism. I believe senator Obama is playing the race card and that will ruin his campaign and seriously damage the democratic party.

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Paul, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:05:50 GMT

Phil if you think Hilary has experience then I have a golden gate for sale. She only is in her second term as a Congressman. Barack Obama is in his first term and has state experience. Edwards and McCain have them both beat with experience. I am from Illinois and white. Hillary was from here and from a well to do suburb. She has no clue on what people who make just enough to make it through the year. All politicians are crooked. The media loves a candidate and embelished them, so vote for who you want and think will make a difference. Not the same old song and dance. Well I vote this way and now I change my mind because the media told me so!!!

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arlan cohen, pasadena, california — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:06:02 GMT

This is the report on MSNBC:

"Clinton campaign strategists denied any intentional effort to stir the racial debate. But they said they believe the fallout has had the effect of branding Obama as "the black candidate," a tag that could hurt him outside the South."

What were you saying about Barack playing the race card?
Sounds like the Clintons will stop at nothing

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Tom — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:06:05 GMT

Jeff, you really need to develop your brain.

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Luise Perenne , Fountain Valley, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:06:15 GMT

When Senator Obama won the Iowa caucus there was hope that the Democratic Party had finally moved into the 21st Century. When Senator Clinton there seemed great hope for the ancient gender bias fading away. The campaign started getting nasty in Nevada (mostly because Bill Clinton ran off at the mouth). Then things turned into a mud-wallow in S.Carolina.
I say a blight on both their strategies. Come Super Tuesday I'm seriouisly thinking of voting for John Edwards.

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ap calc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:06:29 GMT

Obama has no chance in the rest of the nation- California, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, etc - definitely Clinton country.

Although the networks and commentators are worshipping at the church of Barack - most of the nation is not.

He is a Republican in sheep's clothing.

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John Boez,Boston,massachusetts — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:07:05 GMT

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Joe, Pittsburgh, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:07:25 GMT

As good as Teddy Roosevelt was as President, when he tried to come back in the Bull Moose party he soon found that the country had moved on and left him behind. So it is with the Clintons. The 90's are gone. The Clintons need to, like old soldiers, just fade away.

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Clayton — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:07:39 GMT

I nominate Jeff for president because of his superior math skills...and they think we can't compete with the Japanese. Pshaw.

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Joe Scheri 211 W. 6th. St. Spring Valley,Il. 61362 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:08:02 GMT

Lets face the facts people, our government runs on money.Until we stop the flow of money to our politicians, the American people aren't going to get anything.Except of course for a lot of empty promises when there's an election.Do you actually think our government is going to listen to us when the American people have no lobbiest representing us?After all the money we pay them isn't even tax free.The first candidate NOT to take lobby money gets my vote and I don't care if there black,white,man,woman or primate.I mean why are we even paying them in the first place!

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David Wisconsin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:08:19 GMT

I am also a Democrat and so are my family members. They have never ever voted for a Republican but talking today if Clinton is up against Mcain we all may vote for Mcain

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John, San B'do, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:09:09 GMT

Do the Bushes and clintons have the monopoly on US presidencies? I am sure the country can do better than that an elect a president with fresh ideas and policies that will reddem US in the eyes of the world.

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B. Jackson — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:09:16 GMT

The only candidate still in this race with a record of voting against the war, protecting the dollar, voting against the Patriot Act or opposing illegal immigration is Ron Paul. He is not getting the corporate mulit-million dollar bump that Hillary and Obama are either. Vote for hope and change. Vote for Ron Paul!

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Bill Fischer — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:09:24 GMT

I guess that I am just out of date, 81 years old and I
cannot understand why everyone is so crazy to get a
Muslim elected as president of the United states knowing well what the muslim religion states. We will
destroy all people that do not believe as we do. Just
remember that Obama refused to salute the flag or take
his oath of office as americans have always done. Hand Placed on the Bible!!! Not on the Koran. Thank
you for letting me expalin why I think this country is
done!!!!!

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AJ, Neptune, NJ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:09:25 GMT

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Paul Scranton, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:09:56 GMT

When are you all going to face the fact that Hillery is going to be your next president ! Like it or not !

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mchulotok — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:10:44 GMT

Obama wins in a rout.....YEEESSS!!

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Mona Marie — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:10:48 GMT

"The Clintons" already had their eight years in the Office of the President of the United States....Why are we allowing this when the 22nd amendment, limited a president to be in the White House for more than 2 terms. (The Clinton's are husband and wife same ..same?)? Passed by Congress March 21, 1947. Ratified February 27, 1951. Thanks!

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Robert Hays, Westbury, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:11:32 GMT

I don't believe either candidate has used race as a weapon. I think they have made comments that have been taken out of context by the other side, and each side has accused the other of playing the race card to score political points.... I'm a white guy who supported Kucinich until he bowed out. Now I am for Obama 100%. But I'll vote for whoever the nominee is over any Republican..........

Folks.. give Jeff a break. He's probably got it by now that he didn't read the poll question correctly..

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Sam Stife — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:12:39 GMT

The Clintons have and are the most corrupt politicians in 100 years. From illegal campaign money (bribes) from overseas to accuseing others for what the Clintons are doing. We have had enough of Clintons and there scandals. Remember over 60 people fled the US to avoid investigations into the Clinton campaign funding!

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Merlin, Seattle, WA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:13:42 GMT

Clinton is in trouble now. SC was a complete thrashing for her. A rout. Obama's command of the AA vote is a big plus for him. And he also pulled a significant % of white votes too. Those who believe the Clintons' race card will win are 100% wrong! the so-called reactionary white vote, where it exists, will vote solidly GOP, not Dem! And, having lost the AA vote all across the US, Clinton also has to face the loss of significant votes to John Edwards, mostly white ones. Edwards could put Barack into the Dem nomination, and a great thing it would be too. The Clintons are yesterdays people.

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WILLIAM KYLE MYRTLE BEACH,SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:13:43 GMT

I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH HILLARY HATERS AS THE NETWORKS,IT APPEARS THEY LOVE TO SEE CLINTON LOSE;EX. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS NIGHT AND LAST WEEK. THE RACE CARD WAS PLAYED BY BOTH SIDES AND ALWAYS IS,EXCEPT YOU GUYS LOVE TO PLAY IT AGAINST EACH OTHER.VERY DISAPPOINTED IN YOUR COVERAGE

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John, Missouri — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:13:46 GMT

ore than 50% of the turnout was African American and ovevr 80% of African Americans voted for Obama. Lets us also remember that Jesse Jackson won South Carolina and a lot of other southern states in 1984 and 1988.
Bob, NY, NY (Sent Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:16 PM)

Also, remember that Iowa has only 2% blacks and OBAMA won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John, Missouri

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Dee Gee — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:14:10 GMT

The only race cards are being played by the media...how many blacks are voting for who...how many whites are voting for who....????? If thats not racism, then what is?

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Bob, NY, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:14:51 GMT

I am from the caribbean, and black as black can be, but I am certain that Obama will not get my vote and that of thousands of other US citizens from the Caribbean. I can't be that backwards to think that I should vote for a man because he happens to be black. As caribbean people we are far more intelligent than that. Hilary gets my vote

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Bill Depp — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:15:28 GMT

Obama won a black state--BIG NEWS! Jesse Jackson won this state!!!!! --50 Cent would probably beat Hillary while smoking a crack pipe...Do you really think that blacks are voting on the issues?

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De Smith, Raleigh, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:15:43 GMT

did i hear a commentator say today, Obama is gaining ground or benifits from being black, Well when was the last time any person made progress from being black if so I think it would be about time African Americans support some one of their own race, thats the biggest problem among the race is not supporting each other, its time for People of Color to support each other whats wrong with it , since the beginning of time Whites have supported whites , and benefited from being white. No one ever says a word about the privy to be white.

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Joe Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:15:53 GMT

Let's just be honest this country is still and always be a raciest country no matter how much people try to hide it the truth always comes out. Then we see apology's for the true deep down hate that is always going to be there. If anyone out there thinks that it isn't a part of our culture they are lying.

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Nick New London, Ct. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:16:22 GMT

Jeff, Your parents were smoking pot when you were conceived, weren't they.

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Marc, NY, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:16:33 GMT

Erik from MD: "I love those who seek to demonize President Clinton and Senator Clinton with name-calling and prognostications of how bad off we will all be under another Clinton administration. These folks must be Bush supporters"

Hey Erik, 'folks' such as myself who want to move on from 20 years (yes, count them!! 20 years!!) of Bush-Clinton-Bush are not 'Bush supporters' as you so intelligently conclude. As a registered white independent (yes, white and independent!! shocking.) I just want to move on to a candidate with a fresher perspective. And by the way Erik, I voted for Hillary for the Senate. So, cool it with the gender baiting along with the race baiting accusations. I want change from the stale and old. period.

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Mildred — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:17:49 GMT

If Obama becomes the front runner for the Democratic Party then the Republicans will win the Presidency. Don't forget that 50% of the population is Republican, all of whom are the party loyalist. They will remain loyal to their base, unlike the democrats. Also the Latinos, who make up the next big chunk of the democratic pollution, will not vote for an African American. So the last remaining minority will in the end be the last joke. Minorities you can kiss you free government benefits (handouts), Ta-Ta. If you think Barrack will come to rescue you, think again.

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Gary Hansen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:18:20 GMT

You want another conservative in the white house....then nominate Obama. Two words,,,Willie Horton!!! The Repubs can't believe their good fortune. You think Hillary is playing the "race" card,that's a laugh.Wait until the fall!! You are the same idiots that buy all these cheap foreign goods that are destroying us. You can't figure that out either.

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John, Missouri — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:18:42 GMT

80% of Obama votes are african american
mute (Sent Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:26 PM

80% of Obama's votes were WHITE in IOWA!!!

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Sharon, Elkhart, Indiana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:18:45 GMT

I've voted Republican for the past 30 years, but will vote for Obama if he becomes the Democratic candidate.
If Hillary wins, I'll vote for ANY Republican before I would vote for her.

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Sholanda Williams, Detroit Michigan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:19:14 GMT

I don't understand why African Americans continue to support the party of slavery, the KKK, and hate crimes. Doesn't anybody remember that MLK was republican? Stop paying attention to your city and religious leaders who are getting paid off to tell you how to vote! Be proud and learn your history!

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dave — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:19:16 GMT

Jeff is a moron, the numbers relate to 2 seperate questions genius

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Tahir Murtaza, Austin, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:19:25 GMT

Just wait for Super Tuseday Feb 5. Hillary all the way. Who introduced the race factor? Wasn't it Jesse who said earlier on that Barack is not black enough.GO HILLARY GO.

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ps — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:20:10 GMT

It's the race card, stupid!

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John, Missouri — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:20:12 GMT

80% of Obama votes are african american
mute (Sent Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:26 PM

80% of Obama's votes were WHITE in IOWA!!!

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Frank, Tampa, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:20:47 GMT

For all of you who think race can play a part in the presidency, you got to be kidding yourself. Whether the president is black or white doesnt make any difference on how things will be dealt with in the White House. The government will do what they always do and do what they want to do and screw the voters and americans. The President wont be able to do crap and if he/she does it will not be in our(Americans) best interest.

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4 The Best Candidate, Washington, DC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:21:05 GMT

In 2008, I cannot believe that people are so ignorant. How did Obama play the race card???? Fact, he is partially African-American! And so what...Fact: He's the best candidate! It's so unfortunate that people still hold on to their biases and prejudices, and cannot merely support Obama because he is the BEST candidate. Let go of the age old biases, prejudices, and ignorance, and vote for the best candidate, the one for change: Obama!

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Joe, Fla — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:21:21 GMT

Is no one concerned that the most educated and influential country in the world and the champion of demoncracy will be led by 2 familes for nearly 3 decades. May be the world should look to Argentina or Pakistan as the model of democracy in these countries they two believe that leadership of a country is a family inheritance that can be passed on, by way of a two party system that claims to represent democracy.

The Global leadership of the US has been because of it's people not it's President. Please US citizens take back your Presidency do not allow it to become a family tradition. 8 year froms now after Hillary it will be Jeb. This is scary!!!

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Georgie Bethesda MD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:21:55 GMT

O.K.. Billery is a fake. Raise taxes and spend more money. Like that's what we need. Get real. We are poor people, stop taking from us!!And the lies need to stop, please.

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Nancy Drews — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:22:13 GMT

I am so tired of this race issue. What is it? if someone has a drop of African American blood they are branded as black? Obama is BI-RACIAL! Both black and white! Tell it like it is. And who cares? Black, white, yellow, red, man, woman or? Let us look at a candidates qualifications and get off this gender, race kick and that is for the media!!!

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Marc, NY, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:22:16 GMT

ML Tucker: "I really hate to say it, but there is not a single candidate still in the race that is fit to be Presiden of the United States.Except maybe Romney" Romney!!?? puh-leaze. This guy has switched views more times than Bush changed excuses for being in Iraq. He is more fit being an extra at HBO's 'Big Love' than being President....

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Manuel , Miami, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:22:27 GMT

Bill used the word fairy tale and stated that MLK needed LBJ to bring the civil rights victory into legislation. THAT is racist to say???
If so, just wait until the republicans, who had the nerve to swift boat 2 war heroes (Kerry and McCain) get a hold of his record. That is when we will see real racism.

Shame on Obama and the press making the Clintons out to be racists. There are lots of valid reasons to dislike the Clintons but if you falsely accuse them of racism, many white and hispanic voters will not feel welcome in the Obama campaign.

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mLindberg, Arkansas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:23:23 GMT

So what! Obama got SC thanks to the black vote! He will not win come Super Tuesday! He is winning the black vote because 99% of the blacks are voting for him because he is BLACK, they don't care how he stand on the issues or his experience, he's black and that is all that matters to them!

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Judy Bruce, Keller, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:23:54 GMT

Obama cannot win in the general election. He has been given a free ride by the press for so long that when he was called on some things he and his surrogates started pulling the race card. I have seen Michele Obama giving speeches and playing the race card. Yet they blamed the Clintons. They distorted everything Bill said and claimed it was racist. If Obama cannot stand up to the Clintons, how will he stand up to the Republicans who are licking their chops at the many things they can swift-boat him on. It does not matter if it is true or not. Just think about what they did to a war hero like John Kerry. Barack Hussein Obama will be slammed by the Republicans. Beware Democrats - you are falling for the very candidate that they want to run against. Most of us have received the emails saying Obama went to a Muslim school (I believe these to be false, but will people in the general election believe them?) Hillary is mine and my husband's girl!

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Scott, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:24:37 GMT

I'm a Republican - not that I fully support what they do, but this whole thing about race is ridiculous. Hillary Clinton did start this ball rolling, and look at how well it is working. The Clinton's got the ball rolling on the whole race issue to make an effort to divide people. I'm sorry but you have to vote for the best person regardless of race - in fact race is not at all an issue for me. Religion perhaps, but not race.

It this case, they are both socialists borderline communists, so I won't support either one.

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lonesome moderate — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:25:18 GMT

How in the world did Obama play the race card? The people who accused HRC of playing exploiting race were a bunch of white liberals and journalists, not Obama or (so far as I know) any other black person. They knew perfectly well that, if they said that she was playing on race to get votes, they would be automatically perceived by many whites as doing the same themselves, and that this was a game they couldn't win.

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Phyllis, Portsmouth, Ohio — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:25:52 GMT

I am leaning toward Hillary. There is just something about putting Obama in office that scares me. The man really doesn't have the experience needed to be our next president.

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Helena, Fairbanks, Alaska — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:26:01 GMT

Without a doubt, this has been the most exciting presidential campaign in my life. I've never seen Americans get so fired up over presidential politics, not like the way this one has.

Long live democracy!

Americans should remember that we're not only citizens of this nation, but also citizens of the world . . . our current administration has, literally, put this country in a world of hurt, both internally and externally. My vote's going to the person who can undo the damage caused within the last 8 years, to the person who can best rally ALL of the American people, and propel this nation into a new direction.

I am a woman; I am black; I am registered as an Independent. This election poses some real tough decisions for me. I haven't cast my ballot yet, but so far my vote's going to Obama. From the bottom of my heart I believe he'll actually *listen* to the diversity of interests in this incredibly diverse nation, and arrive at solutions we can all live with and prosper from.

My second choice is for McCain. I have utmost respect in the man's integrity, although I don't always agree with him. He'll figure out an honorable way for us to get the heck out of Iraq. And regarding domestic policy, I expect whatever solutions he'll arrive at will be fair.

My third choice is for the Clintons. Washington politics is quite the monster, but between the two of them, they've got enough smarts and experience to be a force to contend with. It will be the both of them - Billary - but then again, I have no doubt George H. had tremendous influence on George W.

I'm a woman, black, and Independent. For me, it's Obama, McCain, then Billary. At this point, the American people are sending a *strong* message to Washington for change . . . whoever ends up winning the general election, Democrat or Republican, this person, this person's administration, and Congress will have to listen to the American people's imperative for change.

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Ababacar — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:26:33 GMT

I'm an African American and I found America way behing the respect of human dignity and social well fare. I think on the twenty first century no one should condone a politic of race and I think it is still tolerated by the majority of American.

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Chuck, Wilkes Barre, Penna. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:26:34 GMT

Michele, what experience are you talking about? First Lady who spent time during critical conferences shopping with othet first ladies. What fortitude? crying on the campaign when things weren't going her way?
The Clinton's are just cheap politicians and they are proving it every day. Bill really looks presidential now doesn't he

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John Not Indianaplois, IN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:26:59 GMT

Here is the real issue regarding candidate character:
Hillary belongs in the big house (prison), not the White House for the things she did then covered up in Aakansas and was never tried for in court. Obama's a mystery man. His primary flaw -- he is not qualified to lead this country. He would still be an obscure Illinois representative had his predicesor not been indited and resigned from the Senate. Too many unanswered questions about him: Was he sworn in to the Senate with his hand on the Koran or not. Does he salute the US flag or not. Why doesn't the media do the nation a favor and present an expose of his life and his past (including his training in Indonesia at an militant Islamic school)(photos of him wearing the Muslim head wrap etc) - enlighten the masses of AMerica so we know who he really is.

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John Koller, Ocala, FL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:27:06 GMT

Does anyone think it is poetic justice that Hillary should be so soundly defeated on the aniversary of her husband's declaration "I did not have sex with that woman!"
The biggest question now is what woman was he talking about!
Thank goodness not all our democratic candidates are liars like the Clintons!

I just wish our Florida votes counted in the delegate count!

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B. Williams, St. Louis, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:27:29 GMT

A vote for the Clinton girl is a vote for business to continue as usual. Bill Clinton and the Bushes are very good friends. Shortly everyone will know how the American people have been deceived. This country is broke.

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David, Los Angeles — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:35:33 GMT

Ok, so if Obama faces John McCain in November get ready to see the classic republican national security campaign Bush used to 86 Kerry. McCain is going to rip Obama's heart out and serve it to him on a silver platter. Adlai Stevenson vs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Is our collective memory so bad or has the Obama camp just Madison Avenued us like they do with toothpaste?

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Kathryn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:35:35 GMT

Hilary Clinton showed why she shouldn't be President of the United States with how she and her husband played the race card and used bullying tactics against Barack Obama. If she becomes President God help us.

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Mark — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:35:54 GMT

Jeff, I think you mis-read what was reported. They said that 74% of all the Black people voting and 68% of all the White people voting. They were counting percentages of the two separately, not together.

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Gary Hansen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:36:35 GMT

To MDS of Scottadale, AZ....get a clue!!! Maybe these past seven years in trendy Scottsdale has insulated you to what is going on in the "real" world.Your cheap and overused(get over it already)shot at the Clinton's pales just a LITTLE compared to the LIES of GW. Where is your outrage over that??? We deserve four more years of conservative republican rule because of jokes like you!!

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charles highland ny — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:37:10 GMT

do some background research on obama like i did he would get 0 votes

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Jyoti, Mumbai, India. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:38:00 GMT

@Michele, NJ. You are absolutely right. The question should be who can lead America.

I am an Indian and yesterday I was watching cnn and wondering; isn’t this open racism? Talking/ splitting voters as black and white and discussing how blacks voted/ how whites voted? The US media is segregating people on the lines of skin color?

I don't understand much of the US presidential election’s procedure but from an Indian perspective I do know that democracies/ nations survive & flourish when we vote for a person, for his/ her ability to lead the nations, not their religious inclinations.(We are all browns so we fight over religions:))

Emotions do play a role in any form of election, be it taking sides during a game or supporting a favorite movie for Oscars.

But, when it comes to deciding a leader, people should- and they DO look- at qualities of the leader. But Electronic Media (another name for “morons”) doesn’t portray this. All they do is sensationalize trifle things. That’s why TV was called “idiot box”. So are its pundits.

@ Jeff. I too was puzzled over 56% & 70%. Being a non-American I couldn’t “intuitively” guess that the writer was talking about two different questions. Had I been the Editor, I would have pulled up the writer for not writing clear sentence and taking it for granted that every reader will understand what is being talked about.

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Tony Rogers, Chesapeake, VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:38:08 GMT

I wouldn't worry about Obama during the rest of the primary process. Hillary tried an old trick by bringing out her husband to try and confuse the issues by injecting race into the election. That's why she was in California when he first stated making the racial comments. It didn't work.

Now for the rest of the primary process we get to hear about the issues. Obama has no reason to race bait and Clinton(s) know it won't work either.

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AKA Lou Too — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:38:45 GMT

For those of you trying to figure out why 70 + 56 don't add up to 100, the questions aren't mutually exclusive. (yeah if you didn't know that's what it was, you'll probably need to look it up)

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mike tacoma washington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:39:13 GMT

always great to see that the easily duped public is full of comment and ready to vote please think a little for yourself. lose the non issues of what gender, color, who cried, and all the other bull the media seems to be newsworthy and make and intelligent decision on who you believe can do the job

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Glen, Atlanta, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:39:39 GMT

Sad but all that vote for Hillary will be an anti-black vote...you can read it in their post...what experience does Hillary have...constant forgiving Bill for going after every women he met along the way...6 yrs as a US Senator? Obama has state and federal experience...

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Lowell in Chicago — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:39:51 GMT

Okay people I think Jeff gets the idea now!!!!! Anyhow, why are you people making such a big deal about Obama receiving such a large percentage of the black vote? The democracts always receive a large amount of the black vote. Furthermore, maybe they think he is the most qualified for the job and oh, he happens to be black. HRC is no more qualified than Obama!!!! My vote goes to Obama!!!!

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Bob, Westford, VT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:40:01 GMT

I'm a life-long Democrat, and I've decided not to vote for the Clintons if Obama loses. I'm tired of their old-style, gradualist, vision-lacking, win-at-any-cost politics. I'm not going to waste another vote taking the side of that sort of power-hungry cynicism--no matter what the consequences are. Let Romney appoint the next justices. Let all the poisons in the mud hatch out. I'm voting FOR someone this time, or else not voting. I'm through voting against people.

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flagal — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:40:09 GMT

Awww poor Jeff!!!

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Gary, Erie, Pa. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:40:53 GMT

I'm a Democrat who wants to move away from the the Clintons' soap opera. Billery plays the race card and then act as if they had nothing to do with it. How Clintonesque. You want four years of that? Not me. Go Obama.

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dg, Des Moines, Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:41:30 GMT

It seems that Hillary is the strongest one to stand up to the Republicans in an election and in the White House and trully change America for the better. She knows where we have been and where we need to go. She is strong willed, tough, intelligent, has a record of positive change for Americans and she has the knowledge of how to do this through her vast experience.

Obama is the one that will say anything to get elected. Repeatedly said false statements about his background on single payor health insurance in the last debate. Said he does not support the war but each and everytime an issue came up concerning funding the war he supported each time. If one is against the war, wouldn't it be common sense to not support funding it. We could keep going on the different issues in which Obama has made statements that were not true. Everyone knows he made false statements, but no one has the guts to address it with him except Hillary. She does it in defense of herself of accusations against her by Obama and it becomes a race issue. Have you heard anything negative from the Press about Obama attacking Hillary. No - of course not.

Are women just an easy target for men and the press. Give me a break. Hillary says anything slightly off the record and she is tore apart by the press and other people in the nation. Are women just easier to pick on or is the Media afraid to exploit Obama because of his color. If anyone says anything against what Obama says then it seems to be a race issue. The Press is worse than anyone in doing this.

Is this election about race or are we trying to get the best candidate that will trully take action to change this country in a positive direction? The press needs to stop protecting Obama and treat both candidates the same. That is what both candidates should be standing for. Both have been the victim of discrimination throughout there lifetime and it is time for change. Hillary stayed out of SC for half the time that Obama was campaigning. She wants to address the concerns of the entire nation, not just one state. If Hillary would have focused all of her attention on just a few that live in SC as Obama did, then the vote count would have been entirely different. I am proud to see a Woman of such strength focus on the issues that address all of America, not just a select few.

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myra dameron landrum south carolina — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:42:09 GMT

I SUPPORT HILARY ALL THE WAY,I FEEL SHE CAN RUN OUR
COUNTRY,AND SHE IS JUST WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW,A STRONG,COMPETENT,TAKE CHARGE,LEADER!!!!!
MYRA DAMERON
SOUTH CAROLINA

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WarmPieGuy, Illinois — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:42:41 GMT

In reality anyone without the last name Bush will be great come 2009! Don't let the door hit you in the butt George!

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Chris — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:43:37 GMT

The win today by Mr. Obama proves that this race will go down to the wire. At the moment statistics are showing Obama has a higher electability than Clinton. America must realize that it doesn't matter who wins Obama/Clinton, as long as we get a Democrat in the White House. As far as making decisions in the White House... all decision making is done by their advisors, so that throws the experience ticket out of the window and besides let's not forget, we have lots of experience in the White House now.....CASE CLOSED!!!!!

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AK madman — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:44:00 GMT

I am an independent who is sitting on the fence. The Clinton dirty politics of attacking the person and not addressing the issue do nothing for me

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sandrasporter miami florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:44:14 GMT

Obama is another Jimmy Carter and as much as I like him now he was a very bad President. I want someone who can get us out of this mess. I think a woman would do just fine. I'm looking for someone who cares about all of us not just a select group.

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Bill — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:44:25 GMT

Umm not so fast on the 80% African-Americans voted for him. White vote was a little higher for him than projected. Analysis had him only getting 21-23%, but it’s looking more like 25%-28%

Obama and Clinton need to be careful it could turn out being who blew it the worse with racial issues rather than who is the best candidate.

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Jay Seattle,Wa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:44:31 GMT

In the end I have a hard time believing white people will vote for a Black candidate...this will show the true climate of race in America today.

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Dan Good, Maryland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:45:35 GMT

Michele, NJ - Please tell me what "Experience" Hillary Clinton has. I am so sick of hearing that. She has not been involved or presented any major legislation, she has never governed a city, township, or a state, and she was the wife of a president whose duties putting together functions. The most you can say for her is that she is another lawyer like 60% of the polititians in Wahsingtion right now... yeah she would fit in real well. So when someone says Hillery has experience I would really like them to clarify exactly what they mean. What amazes me is even the media has given her a pass on this one....

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Sarah, Chicago, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:27:03 GMT

I sincerely believe in my heart that Hillary is the most ready to lead this country. I absolutely want to see Obama in office... as Veep. Or, has President in 2012.

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Tammy J. Jordan, New Orleans, LA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:27:15 GMT

It doesn't matter who wins in South Carolina as there are no delegates being awarded to the candidates. All the polls actually show is that Obama has won the popular vote among the black voters. He did not carry the popular vote of any other ethnic group. This is very limited and should be a warning to the rest of the Democratic party.
Many need to consider how and if he can truly represent all Americans and not just one group. So far he has not proven this to me. The President of the United States is supposed to be able to represent all of us.
Hillary Clinton's record speaks for itself as for representing all ehtnic groups and walks of life.

Also, has anyone really noticed that it considered ok for a black American to play the race card, but if a caucasian does, they are considered a racist? This is a sad commentary on our society today when this seems to be true, especially in the south.

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Julio : LA, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:27:22 GMT

The question of race and/or gender, and voting for or against race or gender is complete ignorance. Obama is the smarter candidate no matter what color he is, or if his name sounds like Osama, and all the other nonsense people focus on. Americans ought to be ashamed of themselves to be concerned about race or gender in the 21st century; get an education people. I'm hispanic, proud of it, but smart enough to know the best candidate is Obama, period.

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Mary Peters — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:27:28 GMT

It appears to me that President Clinton is not letting Senator Clinton be the candidate. He is acting just like the typical husband - trying to run things. She needs to talk to him privately and tell him to shut his mouth - she is a big girl and can take care of the campaign herself.

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Liz Levy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:27:46 GMT

some people evidently thought BOTH were attacking each other unfairly, hence the over-lap, JEFF

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Dishonest Republican, MS NBC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:28:24 GMT

Is MSNBC a place for dishonest Replubicans to mislead people or what? Shame on you!

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Russ Wells, Maine — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:31:03 GMT

im white and i havent voted yet but i would support Obama proudly....

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Barbara, Atlanta,Ga — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:31:44 GMT

What experience dose Hillary Have? She was the wife… First lady! She is a two term Senator. Her experience really showed up with that failed health care she tried to push thru on her Husbands watch. She was not savvy enough to partner and work with the Republicans to get something rather than nothing done. People change we have to work together this country is neither a socialist nor conservative. We are a blend with each having strong and weak points how can we agree. Where can we give up some of our wants to take some of the other sides wants to get something done? Or do we want more of the same? Congress has done nothing in the last 8 years except bicker along party lines. If you are true believers in the Democratic mantra than why do you feel Obama can not bet a Republican candidate? Are you judging on bases of his skin? We Democrats seem to have the biggest problem with race and gender not the Republicans. Notice they are way ahead on appointing people of color and women to positions of power based on their ability not gender or color.

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Candy, Henderson NV — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:31:59 GMT

MSNBC, Norah O'Donnell, Keith Olberman, Chris Matthews, I have been a fan of MSNBC and specifically, Hardball, for many years now. But your coverage of the Democratic primary candidates in the last few months has so disturbed me that I am on the verge of looking to other networks for my "news." You and the typical MSNBC contributors and guests pick apart every element of Hillary Clinton's campaign, drawing inferences that are both irresponsible and unfair, while your coverage of Barack Obama borders on willful blindness. We get it! You all believe in him! But that's not your job, and your preference for him is becoming disturbingly obvious.

In your coverage of the "race card," who played it, who it benefits and all that, you make no mention of Barack's powerful identification as a black man, eg, that he has been attends an historic black church, lives in a predominantly black neighborhood and chose a black spouse. His identification is important! Nor do you examine how his intonation in front of a black crowd changes to emphasize his blackness. Oprah has never endorsed a candidate and has now endorsed Obama, and you say nothing of how that could affect people's perception of his race. A close follower of Oprah could tell you that she has become increasingly focused on black issues, and you should at least have examined the possibility that Oprah's endorsement infused race into the contest long ago. Lastly, where is your coverage of the fact that blacks are voting for Obama in staggering percentages? To a viewer, these things, as well as the comments out of the Clintons, play a role in defining Obama, his blackness, and his candidacy.

I beg of you to analyze Obama and his rhetoric, campaign and life choices with the same high level of scrutiny you use when you cover Hillary.

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V for Vendetta, Phoenix, AZ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:32:47 GMT

The future of Democratic party is now hobbling. One scenario that seems very plausible is Obama & his supporters (Kennedy, Kerry etc..) splintering the party and forming a new Democratic party with its base being 60% of democrats who are college graduates, 80% of African American men & and 50% of African American women.
Hillary Clinton gets the following composition: 60% of democrats who are not college graduates, 90% of Hispanic & Asian democrats, 50% of African American women, 30% of democrats who are college graduates.

Final highly likely presidential race will be the following:
Republican Party: Romney for Pres with Rudy as VP
Democratic Party: Hillary for Pres with either Charles Rangel or John Edwards as VP
New Democractic Party: Obama for Pres with Bloomberg or Kerry as VP

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Sabrina, Arkansas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:33:05 GMT

This isn't rocket science. Obama simply just wants to be the first African American president and African Americans will help him get there. It is a race issue, quit pretending it isn't. Unfortunately people do vote on account of race and it showed it South Carolina.

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bla bal — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:34:11 GMT

Jeffy - bad news 623% of those who responed think you are a moron. Additionally, those who didn't respond, of that group 345% think you are a moron.

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John, FLA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:34:49 GMT

How will Americans who claim to still have the right to be the most influential country in the world defend democracy when it has created a 3 decade long dynasty held by two families. Will anyone take America seriously after this? America has lost world leadership in education, baseball & basketball please keep it in Democracy. Demonstrate to the world the at Party leadership do not decide who is President but you the people. When "W" first won most thought Hilary as President was unthinkable. Now listen to us, what has changed? Nothing except the plan that was assemble long ago is being facilitated by the American people. 8 years from now Jeb BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. But first the next Clinton must get her turn. Who knows after Jeb's 8 years it may be time for Chelsea she is sure active on the campaign trail.

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Deland Brooks Greensboro NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:34:58 GMT

Billary,Obama,Bushes, and McClain.Doesn't matter a bit to working Americans.The professional politico's have stripped the US of it's Heritage,it's Manufacturing and it's ability to provide for the people who work and pay the tax that supports this nation.They have given big business everything they asked for and now those same businesses are about to have the facts come home.Whatever manufacturing is sent to China(Or anywhere else)will be reverse engineered and compete with the people who put it there to begin with.The lack of Immigration control(Big business likes this,it keeps labor rates low) will put pressure on the service sector which is already stressed by the manufacturing moves.Think about this "A third World Country is a country with no middle class"

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Mira, Alabama — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:36:24 GMT

I'm sooooooo sick of the Clintons. BOTH OF THEM. God help our country if Hillary gets elected. I'm Republician but I hate party votes. I vote who I think will do the best job. I'm tired of the black verus White and first woman for President or first black President. Forget the color and the sex of each. Look at the PERSON. I'm still not sure who I will vote for but it WILL NOT BE HILLARY. I pray to GOD FOR GUIDANCE to who I need to cast my vote for.

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J. K. Seattle, WA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:36:38 GMT

GO OBAMA, he definitely has my vote...I was so happy to see him take SC, and I know there is still a very long way to go....People say he won because of the race issue, but I don't think so! I am female, 48, and half asian, half white. The Clinton's have definitely turned me into an Obama Fan! If Hillary wins the nomination, I will vote Republican...This is definitely not about race or gender for me, although it totally is for the Clinton's. When Bill made the comment about Jesse winning SC, implying that it was racial, it made my decision. Originally I would have been happy to see a woman in the Whitehouse, and still would be, but not her!

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Liz, Jennings, Louisiana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:36:51 GMT

So Hillary needs to be President because she's a woman? I don't think so. Hillary & Bill are pulling out the same out tired politics from the first 8 years, not to mention we will see the same old tired in fighting that we saw the first go round with them, nothing has or will change with those two, they are power hungry and will take down whoever they have to to get what they want. Ask all of their victims, oh wait some of them are dead.

I'm not voting based on gender, I'm not voting based on race. I'm not voting for whomever a union has decided should be President or who the Governor of my state thinks or who the newspaper thinks, or the media thinks should be president. I'm voting for the best person for the job as I think everyone should do. It irritates me to no end to hear someone say I'm voting the way my union wants me to, or because she's a woman or because he's black (ummm and he's half white btw), use your brains, do your research and vote accordingly.

I'm a white, conservative republican female, but I have to say that if the anyone but McCain wins the Republican nomination, I'm voting for Obama if he wins the nomination. I was hesitant at first about Obama, but as I've watched him and listened to him, I like him more. I don't agree completely with everything but if not McCain, then Obama. But Billary will not ever get my vote.

If Billary or any of the other Republicans win the nomination, I will more than likely just stay home in November.

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Jim, Decatur, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:37:48 GMT

Myra,
Your support for Hillary isn't worth the blog it's printed on. All of your home state of SC's delegates just went to Obama.

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Mikky, Hercules, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:37:49 GMT

Fearing defeat in NH, Hillary cried to evoke sympathy of a woman under stress, while Bill started the dirty politics that he is used to, but will accuse the Rebulican of doing. Shows that the Clintons are driven by ambition and have no scrupples. In Nevada, they played the latinos against the blacks. In SC, they play white v black and, in a suttle way, (so called) black leaders against blacks. All to get Hillary to win. I am very happy that people are now seeing the clintons for what they really are. Bill hs lost my respect.

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Jess Boulder Colorado — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:38:40 GMT

All Honkie Hillary has is ambition. She cannot lie her way out of being dumb enough to swallow Bush's lies and vote for war. And not read the evidence before making the most important vote a senator can make, voting for war that has killed hundreds of thousands and blown a trillion dollars and made the USA the enemy of most countries. Sorry, but that is not a qualification to lead our country. She's got ambition but no ability.

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Debra Craig, Moreno Valley, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:39:19 GMT

Even though I appreciate how Bill Clinton handled our nation's economy, I'm sorry, but our country was not built with idea of having political dynasties. NO MORE BUSHES...NO MORE CLINTONS! Enough is enough. How can anyone be for Hillary Clinton aka Bill Clinton. I'm a registered Republican and since my party chooses to be ignorant when it comes to Ron Paul, Barack is the next best thing for waking up from our 8 year nightmare called George Bush.

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Chuck, Scranton, Pa. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:44:28 GMT

MSNBC you do a great job covering elections. However, for the life of me I cannot understand Why, with all of the excellent talent you have, you put Keith Olberman as your point man. He has absolutely no clue what "objectivity" is.

Bring back Chris Mathews! Keith still thinks he is a clown for ESPN. Even when he does SNF he stinks and believes every comment must have a punch line.

The rest of your talent (Russert, Brokaw, Gregory) must cringe to hear his comments.

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Mary Bolin, Spartanburg, SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:45:09 GMT

I would like to see the press would lose the "race spin." Please remember that Barack's mother is a white woman who he was raised by. Obviously, people don't remember this because of the color of his skin. But at this point, Americans need to pull together, see through not only color or sex, but ALL the dirty tactics used to persuade them and be able to make up their own minds on who is the best candidate to help affect change in America.

And I must refute the comment that someone made that Obama could never beat McCain. Wake up - Democrats are coming out in record numbers and I believe that comment is awfully assuming as we are ready for change. Democrats will be coming out in record numbers on Super Tuesday and in November as well. As a South Carolinian, I am so proud that an expected 350,000 voters turned out to be over 500,000 today and I think the country should be prepared to see this trend continue.

PS - Caroline Kennedy endorsed Obama today, comparing him to her father. What better compliment could he have received?

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Robert, Portland, OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:45:21 GMT

I wonder if Bill will have a position for Hillary in his new administration?
It's Obama or bust folks...

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abs Los Angeles, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:46:47 GMT

obama if nominated will have a very hard time winning against a male white republican candidate. hillary will have more chances to give it a shot, but being a female candidate will also be handicapped.

the only candidate who can beat a white male republican candidate is a white male democratic or independent candidate. Obama is winning in some primaries because either his supporters don't realize that he will have an uphill battle to get to the white house or they simply want another republican to replace Bush in the White HOuse.

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Dreamaker, Alabama — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:48:13 GMT

I'm African American. I am a Democrat. I like both Hillary and Obama. I really don't care which one wins. The are both very intelligent and both fit the bill for President. Both are an improvement over Bush. I still don't know who I will vote for in the primary on Super Tuesday, but I know that I will vote a Democrat for President. I think the both Hillary and Obama should tone down the rhetoric attacking each other, and use it to emphasize their individual strenths and to show the weaknesses of the Republican slate of candidates.

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Jane — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:49:02 GMT

The Muslms want Barach Muhammed Obama to win because he was born with their blood kinship in him.

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Judi in Minneapolis, MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:50:04 GMT

TO DAVID IN LA: Speaking of collective memory, Eisenhower was from another time when the US did not torture and we only went to war as a LAST RESORT. This is a different time and place. McCain is the man I worked for and gave money to in 2000. With all his flipping in order to please the right wing-nuts and BUSH, I can barely stand him anymore. This INDEPENDENT has lost a lot of respect for Bill Clinton too, though I surely appreciate what we had THEN.

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Donald Harless, Richland, Washington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:50:14 GMT

I am surprised at most of the comments. Everyone attacking poor Jeff. I thought this was on the primary and what the canidates stood for. Then you voted for the person you agreed the most with. It seems more agree with Obama in SC. Everyone else will have to wait their turn and decide.

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Sharifa Ruther Glen, Va 22546 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:51:17 GMT

Jenn Muren, Barberton, Oh,

You dont trust Obama but you trust slick willy and Hillary w/ their white water affair, Bills affairs, and accusation against Bill for rape. This is ironic!

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anonymous — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:51:48 GMT

'Fifty-six percent of those voting so far think Obama attacked Clinton unfairly, and while that is a high number, more people thought Clinton unfairly attacked Obama -- 70%.'

Hey Phil and Jeff; especially Phil: read the initial thread again. It said 56 percent of those voting (it didn't indicate who was white or black) It then said
more people thought Clinton attacked Obama 70 percent.

The constitutencies Phil, are those who voted and those who ?? (information unknown as to whether they voted or not voted or were white or black)of the 70 percent number it could included all 56 percent of those who thought Obama acted badly or a partial percentage who did but voted for Obama anyway.

Actually the statement itself was written badly. It said nothing with regards the voting. It was just random numbers tossed out that said nothing.

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Steve007 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:51:53 GMT

Bill was effective. Osama is now "the black candidate" and only pulled 22% of white Dems (note: looks a twitch higher due to 26 % of white independents).

Moreover, it isn't Waspy whites whose votes they are garnering through their strategy. Hispanics are 16% of California voters (blacks only 8%), to pick just one state, and they won't vote (broadly speaking) for a black guy. (See Nevada, por ejemplo). Osama is now "the black guy".

Nasty. But effective. Jesse Jackson won SC too in '84, as Bill Clinton reminds us. Two black guys. And that's how the Clintons have positioned Osama.

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Jerry, Dallas, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:52:58 GMT

I don't necessarily agree with the Clintons tactics, but I don't think it was one sided either, I personally am still trying to make up my mind, but according I think MSNBC more than anyone else has injected race into the campaign, they make me feel like I would be racist if I voted for the white guy,or girl, but act like it is perfectly natural for a black population to vote for the black guy at a rate of 80%, if that's not voting based on the color of one's skin rather than the content of their character, what is?

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marcia cormier — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:53:50 GMT

I read a blog on the internet that Hillary Clinton is considering Nancy Pelosi as her vice presidential running mate. That would be a strong ticket. Nancy is a leader, and has a knack for getting things done. It's obvious that neither of these women is afraid to stand up and speak their considerable minds against the Republican pandering to big business. Leave it to Hillary to break the glass ceiling with an all-woman ticket. Go Hillary!

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allen c. cookeville tn. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:54:20 GMT

its great to see bill and hilliary stadagy work. oboma wanted the 81% of the south caroline africaamerican vote and he got it but now that america know it hilliary time for the rest of the votes . but a word to the wise are you better know then you was in the clinton aria. and you better think of you vote know could be your demise later in your community. go hilliary. and thank to msnbc for the push of the racial card tim and chris and you personal indorsments

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Leonard Barber Sharpsville Indiana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:55:22 GMT

I have been a Democrat all my 60 years, if Obama wins Democratic nod for president I will vote Repulican.

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David, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:55:47 GMT

How anyone in NY can vote for Hillary is beyond me.
I also think that the next person who claims Hillary has the experience to be president should have their vote taken away. Did I miss her previous stint as president? Being the wife of a president does not give you presidential experience.

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NIcole — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:56:27 GMT

Amen, Michele from NJ! Nicely said!

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Steven NH — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:58:30 GMT

Proud to be white europeen,and now the obama and his voters make me vote for Clinton.Looks like its a matter of race not a vote for president.

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katmarie CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:58:45 GMT

I don't get it... why is it a black vs white issue when Obama is 50% white and 50% black???

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the beast!! colorado — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:58:51 GMT

I think O'bama would be a bad cantidate for this country. He will sink it lower than Bush already has

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Diamond, Salters, South Carolina — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:59:26 GMT

Get off of Jeff's case. It has been explained to him. Most are responding to who is being unfair, Clinton or Obama. Prehaps you have been unfair to Jeff. We don't have to belittle him! And we wonder why politics are the way they are!!

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jj — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:00:17 GMT

It's MITT vs whoever-UNLESS born agains throw DOBBS in.

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Tony Jackovich, Round Pond, Maine — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:00:25 GMT

Obama has a great future, but not this time around. He
has to prove himself. The real worry here is the people who would vote for him this time around. These are people who have inflated expectations and are listening to words and promises. Words and promises that the mania, panic and crashes will chew and spit out and leave the USA in worse shape than the last Great Depression, Unless we have a leader who has at
least some experience. America can't afford promises.
Especially from someone who just changed into long
pants from nappies. One day...we'll vote for you Obama
but not this time. Prove it...and then let that be its own promise. America is not a tinker-toy. You young
voters don't know what it was like during that last
Great Depression. It ain't pretty.

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Sharifa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:00:50 GMT

Obama got 50% of the white vote from the ages of 18-29.

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wayne brown, north lauderdale florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:00:54 GMT

yes patronise him. I will be convince when whites in american think differently about blacks for now they are patronising him to prove a point. I dont know obama. I know hillary and so i vote hillary.

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Edna Fusilier, Maurice, LA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:01:00 GMT

It's the economy stupid. Dems need to get off the race issue and stick to what concerns the middle class like me. Come on Dems, give me something more than rhetoric and hype.

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Nivek — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:01:31 GMT

Give me a break CNN...the bottom line is that Obama got a majority of the black vote, Hillary got most of the rest and Edwards got very little. Hillary and Edwards combined got nearly 80% of the White vote and Obama got the remaining 20%. How can you say Obama the vote was not along racial lines. 20% white and nearly 80% black is not a broad base. And no...he can not beat McCain or Romney...not in the middle of the country and not on the coasts.

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Chuck, Diamondhead, MS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:01:50 GMT

I'm very tired of everyone with one-dimensional thinking. It is clear that NEITHER side has the correct answer all the time on all issues.

I'll give my vote to the candidate that will articulate the truth: the majority wants liberal ideals (freedom, justice, compassion) to be pursued by conservative means (pragmatically, efficiently, with a clear eye to good-old common sense.)

I'll probably end up voting for Obama, McCain or Huckabee based on which one best matches that golden balance between the extremes.

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Kemprad — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:02:22 GMT

50% of voters were African American. Obama got 80% of that vote which means he got 40% of the total vote through African Americans. It means he only got a total of 15% from others. It is his campaign playing the race card. None of what the Clintons told before and after NH were racist but Obama sympathizers exploited those comments to deliver a SC win playing the race card

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Lynnette Terrien, Waukegan, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:04:06 GMT

Go Barack, I am soooo proud of you. No Whitewater, no indictments, no Special Prosecutors. Tony Resko, (raspberry) so what, everyone in Chicago knows Tony. Barack is the man who can bring this country together, unite us as one. Strong family values, grassroots ideals. Take another look, all of you, you will be surprised at his record and abilities. I am an OBAMA MAMA (copyrighted)

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john, san diego,ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:04:25 GMT

I would like to believe that barrack is that transformative figure BUT his record ,his official record does not show that and 2 years of being a senator,KNOWING he was going to run does not show Prove anything..race has nothing to do with any opinion I have but it seems he is all to willing to play it especially in SC ...if you didn't watch that last debate he made the walmrt acusation before hillary brought up rezco....also to be accusing the clintons of being not a tune to the black people is the amazing developement ...if anyone lifted the black people it has been the clintons so I say that is a fine thank you....I have always said be careful for what you wish for you just might get it .....at this time in our history we need to make history but gambling on someone who says all the right things but may not be able to back it up.....be careful

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jane doe NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:05:10 GMT

obama is a motivational speaker. let us look at who will be the best choice for this country. The black voters in SC does not count , let them live in ignorance. Hillary 08

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jan in atlanta ga — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:05:32 GMT

I personally believe that everyone is so caught up in the black v woman thing that no one is paying attention to the real issues here. America needs a strong morally good person who can get this country out of the biggest mess it has ever been in. I think we need to forget Obama and Clinton and pay attention to John Edwards and really listen to what he has to say. He is not out there slinging mud and trying to make it a race thing, he is honestly trying to address the issues at hand most importantly I believe he wants to really help middle class America (who usually never gets it) and make this a proud nation again...

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lee — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:06:53 GMT

I went to a Hillary rally in phoenix and Hillary did not mention any of the other canidates. she was right on the message.Wake up America the media wants this to be a fight between Hillary and Obama. My Republican friends want Obama to win, they say if he wins the Republicans will win in November. I'd love to have the good times we had when Clinton was in office. We had good paying jobs and we were at peace.
We had a balanced budget. I think Hillary knows how to get it done.

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Bill Smith, Albany, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:08:20 GMT

Obama played the race card and it paid off in Black America. However, it is backfiring in White America and he will regret his dirty tactics on February 5th. Outside of the media, only young and dumb college kids and black voters are buying his pep rally candidacy.

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allen c. cookeville tn. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:09:30 GMT

great job on you 2nd place in s.c. hilliary know oboma done in the rest and john look a lot better as vice president oboma started the race game and now america know. to bad that america wont talk about the oil developement in the mountain wind ,solar build the fence in at board of mexico and finally corn and bean product for our energy problem. go hilliary. all this will bring prices down and start saving our resourses what you say all you candiates

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Jim Lindstrom, Kiron, Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:10:26 GMT

I don't get this African American thing, either you are American or you are from some other country. Maybe I should be a Swede-American???????

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Robert G., Lakewood, CA. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:11:16 GMT

I'm wondering if female African American voters feel it's more important to have a WOMAN in office, or an African American?

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turner,la,ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:11:31 GMT

jeff the same person can think both candidates unfair thus the numbers

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Jon, Bakersfield, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:11:53 GMT

Blind people! I know this article is about only 2 candidates, but there are others still in the race. Both Billery and Obama are socialists- can anyone else see that? THIS nation is NOT a socialist nation- (in case you didn't realize that). Look at the issues people- the issues!! Where is this country headed? Well, if either of these candidates are elected, say goodbye to the super power we now live in today. America will be a weak, poor, sad nation. And if you think that's a good thing, you're free to hop on a plane and move to France or some other pansy country- where you belong!

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D. Young — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:11:59 GMT

Obama won because black people are going to only vote for a black person when they can and thats that. It is called racism when either color does it. To say that Obama is the better candidate is a joke because they both beleive the exact same thing. If Obama was white and female he would be Hilary.

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Danisha Campbell, Portland, Oregon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:12:18 GMT

Hey, guys and gals. Thanks for reading. I am ashamed of the media thinking that they can shutout a candidate by not covering him (Edwards). Too much hype about Obama and Hillary. You have a great candidate in Edwards. Don't let the media make up your mind for you.

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Rockon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:14:19 GMT

This shouldn't surprise anyone. Just look at the majority of the population in South Carolina. It's far from being over just look at the social makeup in the south.

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Bruce, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:14:19 GMT

The headline for the 2008 presidential election will be how the media changed this election. Lets face it the closer the vote the better for the networks. This is a for profit business and the networks will do anything to make big profits. Why does the news look more and more like the tabloids. News shoould cover the issues not the squabbles.

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GREG..CINCINNATI, OHIO the HOME of the CINTI REDS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:14:56 GMT

At this time in our HISTORY, our GREAT COUNTRY is in DIRE NEED of an infusion of NEW DIRECTION,ENERGY & an UPLIFTING SPIRIT of "YES WE CAN" CONFIDENCE that both the BUSHES & CLINTONS have SO CLEARLY demonstrated they DO NOT have..WE have now endured a GENERATION of their COMBINED INEPTITUDES..Therefore, whatever our FINAL DECISION IS, let's be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that the BUSHes, the CLINTONs, & MONICA LEWINSKY are FOREVER DENIED ACCESS to the our SACRED WHITE HOUSE

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Julia- Hagerstown,Md. 21740 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:15:01 GMT

Here it is in 'simple " language, Hillary (i.e., the clintons) want back in the white house.Obama wants a shot at it and McCain is "salivating" at the very thought as well, but very few "real" ideas have been presented by these folks! I say, "No More Clintons or Bush's EVER in the White House again! Please voters, we need real change and Hillary & McCain are not it!
JAM

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Blair — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:15:16 GMT

I am certainly not going to vote for a candidate for the Presidency of the US and for the Leader of the Freeworld who cries because they are behind in a primary! It's frankly unbelievable Clinton is getting this many votes ...

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mary, anderson SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:16:33 GMT

way too represent the south SC reguardless of who wins in john edwards words "we were heard"

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GREG..CINCINNATI, OHIO the HOME of the CINTI REDS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:18:05 GMT

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john,san diego,ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:18:22 GMT

Yes it is true there is something about MSNBC and their seemingly biased coverage of the clintons do they forget that bill presided over some very heady times not only for wall street but main street also the blacks of today finally saw the light a little better under bill....what bill inherited was a country that had had it with the democrats in the congress...he did an UNBELIEVABLE job despite the fact that he had to deal with the republican congress for the final six years ...also remeber the budget was balanced ...with a surplus ...and we understood international finance A LOT better than what we have now,also obama might be ready later but now it is acrap shoot and I am not so sure that we have the time to ROLL THE DICE

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Ronald, Philadelphia, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:19:36 GMT

I would be satisfied with Hillary or Obama but if they keep bickering, this democrat will vote for McCain. Most of the time, the Republicans stand for the wrong thing but at least they stand together

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Sonia White, Columbus GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:22:53 GMT

Michele,NJ thank God at least one American who is commenting, has displayed some high-level cognitive skills.Thumbs up for your comment

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beam, Athens, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:26:01 GMT

I believe Hillery has the experience required to be president and work with the republican and democratic congress, resolve issues regarding the economy, and world peace. In my opinion Oboma does not have the experience and ability to do this. All I have heard from him is "so called inspirational rants", and motivational rants to incite those who are weak enough to follow anyone who has no ability to deliver on empty promises. Frankly he reminds me of Hitler. Maybe someone should give him a church to preach in, before he hurts someone or maybe Anthony Robbings might show him how to make some money in motivational speaking to those who want or need it. Based on my review of actions and voting in congress, he should get out of politics.

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jd — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:26:53 GMT

walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Barbara Walters, Connie Chung, and all the professional media people we had in the past never endorsed a canidate and made a circus of a presidential debate they were the true professionals. All you blogers say you were a supporter of Hillary but, are now for Obama a lying. You never supported her. You are just as bad as the media the fact of the matter is a lot of white people are not going to vote for a black they are just too afraid to admit it. Many admit it in private.

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marie, fl — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:27:14 GMT

I am black and would never be so narrow minded to vote for someone based on color, Obama does not have a chance in hell to get my vote. We need a pres that can help us out of the mud that we are in. Obama is a motivational speaker and should work with Oprah on her shopw

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polly — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:30:20 GMT

I'M sick of the whole thing

Please just get on with some decent politics. You'd think they were freshmen campaining for class president. they are both acting so child-like.We need an adult who cares for the middle class and for the seniors who have worked so hard to keep our america a safe and a place God would keep blessing us. Politics has become corrupt and sinful.

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Carlygirl, Salt Lake City, UT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:31:29 GMT

When the US citizens elected the "President from Hope, Arkansas" the political machine made fun of the Clintons because they didn't have "beltway experience"...translation "they'll be meat for the political grinder.

In many ways the "hope" of Arkansas fell prey to the prophecy.

I don't think the Clinton's had any idea how evil and cruel "beltway politics" could be. After all the Clinton's weren't "blue bloods" and members of "Skull and Bones" clubs, etc. They didn't have the "dis"advantage of generations of corrupt affluence. The son of an alcoholic, absent father and working class nurse, Bill Clinton was the American Dream. He made it to the big house....and it almost cost him his life...some of the Clinton political team from Arkansas didn't make it ....some literally did not survive the experience.

Under unimaginable pressure and corruption Bill allowed old demons from his blue collar past to whisper in his ear.... he disappointed a lot of people; none more than his wife and daughter ~
His mistake cost him personally but it didn't send American soldiers to war and death ~

Hillary has taken the punches and on occasion she has politically "punched back" ....good...she has learned the process.... She continued to run for public office and serve the citizens of this county.

The political machine ground her husband in the dirt ~ Bill Clinton was a brillant scholar and statesman and a morally flawed individual (as many of us would be under similar circumstances). I'm sure Hillary had her say behind closed doors and they chose to work it out. As with most moral failures I think they should be discussed and settled behind closed doors. The publicity of such actions benefit no one.

Wars and the decision to send American soldiers into foreign lands in harms way for oil is another issue.....these decisions should NOT be made behind closed doors. WE have no right to take or give land that does not belong to the United States.

The consequence of moral personal failure is painful The consequence of moral national failure is death!

We cannot send inexperience to Washington.

I'm voting for the proven candidate in the race: Hillary Clinton (and having Bill and Chelsea on the sideline cheering her on would be a good thing).

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Tom — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:31:31 GMT

I am so sick of it always becoming a race issue that seems to be the most concerning factor. We all need to look at the big picture and try to make a choice based on where this great country of ours is headed. Hillary and Bill Clinton are playing the only way they know how to play, and that's in the dirt, they know that playing field well, very well. G-- save our country.

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E. Chisum — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:33:56 GMT

OBAMA is a canidate for all americans. Last I checked African americans are only 29% of the vote in SC. (which is why they have never had a black govenor or senator. It is the state of Strom Thurmond) That being said exit polls showed Obama winning majorities across nearly all demographic groups -- including women, who made up about 60 percent of the electorate. Wake up! The Clinton Dynasty will have to wait for eight years to be continued.

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vickie, puyallup, wa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:35:25 GMT

to me, the coverage of these two candidates reveal one of america's weakness. friends, we're in 2009. why do it still have to be about black vs white. by now, don't you think both should be the best of friends. we've been through so much together. let's all just pick the best of the best, leave race out of it. the media don't need to report that obama got the "black" vote, orthat clinton got the "white" vote. the world already have a negative view of america. do we really want to keep giving them ammunition that we can not get along and that we hold on to grudges? any candidate that have a sincere message of hope and major change will have my vote, whether black, white, tan, or a horse of a different color. p.s. I am black!

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Jack, Omaha, NE — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:38:23 GMT

I am a 55-year old white male and have mostly voted republican since I was 21.

I will change this year and vote in my state's primary for Barack Obama. Given I live in Nebraska where it is about 70% republican, I feel a bit as though I am throwing my vote away. Guess what? I don't care.

Folks, we must have a dramatic change in the direction this country is going, and I strongly believe that Hillary Rodham Clinton offers no new policies much different than what we are already experiencing from the career politicians we seem to keep sending year after year back to Washington, D.C., and at the same time, expecting things will change.

Wake-up America, before it's too late. Put your gender and race blinders on and do the right thing for this great country of ours.

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james cash — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:09:11 GMT

I would like to know if anyone remembers that there is anther candidate out there who seems to be forgotten. Lets give John Edwards a little credit and thought here. He seems to be more in touch with the American people than anyone else running in this race to the White House..Has everyone forgotten that Barack Obama has a muslin background????How many of these candidates actually know how much a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk costs or better yet a gallon of gas these days..We already have a commander in chief who has lied over and over to the American public.. We need better than Obama or Clinton somebody please start listening to the forgotten candidate out there. Edwards makes sense if people would just forget and get over all the hype and media attention with Obama and Clinton.. Let us as the american voter really get concerned with the problems at hand really research these people and what they believe not who did what years ago lets worry about right now and the future.

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NinaK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:11:01 GMT

Senator Obama took the ENTIRE State of South Carolina, except for Mertle Beach County which went to Clinton. Two small counties went to Edwards. I have never before seen an entire state covered in blue (for Obama) with a little corner in green (Mertle Beach) for Hillary, and two tiny blocks in lighter blue for Mr. Edwards. This was definitely a breath-taking win for Senator Obama! 55% of the vote went to Mr. Obama, 27% to Mrs. Clinton and 19% to Mr. Edwards. So far, Hillary's wins have been by 2-3% points in NH and NE. Mr Obama wholloped her with an amazing 27% lead!!!

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beth, norfolk,va — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:11:19 GMT

Kudos to Mr. Obama! Let's move on, let it be about who can get out of this trauma the Bush's and Clintons
have put us as Americans in... Billy had his chance, we're not about to let Hillary in to be his puppet again...we didn't forget about Monica.

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confused, SC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:13:07 GMT

i don't understand you people voted bill clinton in office then voted him out for serving one of his dear country(wom)men and now you want him back in office because putting hillary in there would be just like putting him in...make your darn mind up

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Peter — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:16:05 GMT

I'm a conservative Republican and I think Obama is a very good option for change in our political structure. I'm sick of race being brought up by everybody. Race has nothing to do with competence! Obama has a clean message of hope and is inspiring. God bless him!

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NinaK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:18:13 GMT

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Lionel, Patterson, Ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:19:27 GMT

I think that Obama can win the primaries and the general election, because of his ability to bring people together of all races and interests. Also, for the following reasons to name a few:

1) Obama has been able to bring in new and younger
votes more then any other candidate (including
clinton and Edwards combine in some cases), and
get them to vote for him which allow him to win
Iowa (which is a mostly white state). These
votes are Whites, Hispanics, and other races
besides African Americans, and that makes him a
candidate for all the people in American.

2) Obama can bring more African Americans (if you
want to make that case) into the voting boothes
such as an increase of 50 % or higher which will
help him get delegates that are equal to or a
small different in delegates than clinton, and
even win most of the southern states.

3) Obama can get the independents, and some
republicans, the crossover votes more then
Clinton or Edwards, which are the voters that
may decided the election.

Although, super tuesday may be hard for him to do well due to the following reasons to name a few:

1) The negative campaigning by the clintons.
2) The time to campaign well in the super tuesday
states.
3) The need to improve his debating skills.

If clinton wins the primary, she may not win the general election, because of the strenghs Obama has, but clinton does not have, like things stated above.

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Harry Hansen — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:33:52 GMT

Did the RNC pick these Demo. candidates?? It would appear so. Now that the numbers are in, it shows Obama got 80% of the black vote{nothing to do with race, of course}, which with a 55% black voting majority, translates to roughly 44% of his total, with Clinton and Edwards dividing 75% of the white vote. I just love the political correctness crap, where we pretend race won't play a role this fall, if Obama is the Dem. nominee. Well,we have all heard this one.....birds of a feather flock together....the blacks proved it tonight in SC....and whites will run to the repubs. in the fall, for the very same reason. Hillary, if nominated, will bring all of her baggage, deserved and otherwise, and meet the same fate. Blacks will dislike her for being victorious over their "great black hope" and sit on their hands. White men will run their insecure butts to the GOP, god forbid a woman in power....so there you have it, whoever comes out of the GOP convention will win the presidency....and the nation slides deeper into the abyss....good news over the horizon though....China will soon be exporting cars here...LOL...My god, we so deserve the whipping that is in store for us.

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JMW, Snellville, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:42:39 GMT

Hey Jeff, maybe YOU ought to read the test too.
56% and 70% don't have to make 100% as expressed here because some of those who thought A attacked B unfairly can also think that B attacked A unfairly i.e. that both parties were unfair in their attacks on the other.

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looking for REAL CHANGE — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:45:44 GMT

I guess as a woman I am shocked that Hillary Clinton is woman we chose to honor. I have a 3 year old daughter and I don't want her looking at Hillary as a role model. Obama makes a lot of sense in so many ways and if anyone thinks Hillary can beat the Republicans look at the National Polls that show every Republican beats her. I hope women wise up and see her for the fraud she is; boy I am not to surprised Bill is a turn coat either. Everyone seems so shocked that he spat in the African Americans face; geez he spits in his only families face all time. How many times did he cheat, lie etc. I have lost count. I have had enough liars, manipulators & cheats in the White House it is time for REAL CHANGE..

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Norm Reynolds, Charleston, West Virginia — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:45:46 GMT

After 25 years,I switched from being a registered Republican to a registered Democrat after the Republicans nominated George W. Bush. As a Democrat, I would vote for Ron Paul before I would vote for Hillary Clintion (more of the same brand of politics). The Republicans want to run against Hillary for President, it's the only chance they have of staying in the White House. Obama is the only choice for change and the Republicans are scared to death of him as he has the potential of uniting all races and genders to come together again as the "UNITED" States of America. Obama is our only choice unless we want to see politics as usual in Washington and across this nation...YES WE CAN!