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Randy Ewart (SC) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:40:46 GMT

I'm a democrat watching the analysis on MSNBC and have to say I freakin love Buchanan. He makes points with which I often disagree but he's not nasty and doesn't take himself too seriously.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:41:11 GMT

I thought the Iowa victory speech was better - in fact, I thought that was the best political speech I had ever seen. But this one was pretty good, too.

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Steve Smith, Monmouth, Oregon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:41:20 GMT

Please America. No more dynasties. No Bushes. No Clintons. Elect a leader with over twenty years of experience at bringing real change to people's lives -- who, while also lifting us up, realizes that pragmatic solutions are what's required. Elect a leader devoted faithfully to his wife. Elect a leader that can bring young people into politics. Elect a leader willing to reach across the aisle, rather than one who doesn't want to raise false hopes. Turn the page on the poltics of the past and the belief that it doesn't matter if it's right, only that it works. Turn the page. Vote hope for a change. Obama '08.

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Jason, Wilmette, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:47:00 GMT

Barack Obama is simply the best. His vision for the country inspires and gives hope. He is the best nominee of the democratic party - able to unite a broad coalition of Americans for change.

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Michael, MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:47:15 GMT

YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA 08

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Opal Rogers, Baltimore MD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:47:29 GMT

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:50:17 GMT

Great Speech!

Did a classy job (if you can do that in politics) of slapping (exposing) Billary in the face. Glad he kept the high road and didn't lose his cool, even when he looked like a wuss.

I love Obama's and Huckabee's vertical politics.

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Enrique, Chicago, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:52:12 GMT

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ron gafner beaver dam,wisc. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:53:03 GMT

great results!! let us remember the main purpose is to get rid of bush and his corp. cronies,lies and take back control of the government for all the people and get back the respect of the rest of the world. only then can we work with our allies for a realistic peace!! we do not need ant more corp. welfare!!!

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Wil, London, Englad — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:53:11 GMT

I don't seem to understand what's actually wrong with Americans. Why is the color of a person skin a big issue? All you talk about is black, white...Can't you see that the Clintons are determine to do whatever is in their power to win this election at all cost so that they maintain their influence and preserve their interest in Washington in order to satisfy their appetite? This race isn't about change, healthcare or the economy for the Clintons, but it's purely about them, the trinity of self..Me, Myself and My Dog. In Obama at least you have all nations of AMERICA..whites, blacks, yellow and red..someone who is able to unite all of you and bring a new kind of leadership to only not America but the rest of the world because he comes with no excess baggage. Why do you think Obama is doing well across of sections of Americans, both educated and uneducated? because these ones can see through the box. Stop being silly, vote to save America.

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Victor Bond — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:53:41 GMT

NEXT.
Now, for a dose of common-sense, politico-racial reality.
These are the Titanic Tuesday states (including Democrats Abroad and American Samoa):
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas. Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Democrats Abroad, American Samoa.
Take a good look at that list.
Which do you think will generate a "Barack the Black Candidate" white voter backlash from his overwhelming victory in South Carolina, where is seems he is winning about 25% of the white vote?
Maybe Alabama, but 25% of Alabama's electorate is black anyway, 91% of which voted for Kerry in 2004. If Obama gets the same racial breakdown here that he got in South Carolina, he's looking at 40-45% of the vote, with Edwards still in, making it extremely difficult for the Clintons to prevail.
Tennessee? Maybe... but the Ford debacle is still fresh in many mouths, many of whom will come out and vote this time.
Arkansas? Sure... give them Arkansas.
Georgia? Maybe... but the New South lives here, more than anyplace else. There may actually be a white voter backlash here against the CLINTONS for their transparent race-baiting.
Speaking of which, irony of ironies, the Hispanic vote may loom as the Clintons' only bulwark against Obamomentum in the Southwest and California, but California is the ultimate media battleground, and Obama will play well there. Further, the under-rated Native American electorate is resonating with him as well. It's also hard to estimate the impact of the Red State endorsements that Obama has already received, but they won't hurt. And early endorsement season is far from over... Caroline Kennedy just endorsed.
Aside from what I know about politics, people and polling, I have actually lived in or spent significant time in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
I suggest that the Clintons count their Super Delegate blessings each night... while they can.

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Adam, Urbana, IL — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:56:49 GMT

It was a brilliant speech, and I agree with you completely.

Actually, on that note, Mr. Todd thanks for coming back to sanity! For the past week, the legitimacy you and the other talking heads on MSNBC have really lost a lot of my respect. You literally took one poll (MSNBC-Mason-Dixon), performed with the smallest sample size of all of the recent SC polls, and hypothesized that Obama had become Jesse Jackson. I'm glad tonight you were proved wrong.

MSNBC's coverage is usually quite reasoned and accurate, but the credence you have given to certain polls (even if its in your own name) raises significant questions regarding your loyalty to scientific analysis. Instead of having Buchanan and co. claim Obama has become Jackson redux for 3 days straight, how about trying looking at more than one poll? www.pollster.com is a great place to start to prevent from making such huge mistakes again...

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NanD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:58:53 GMT

This man will indeed unite our nation in a way no one else can at this moment in time!

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Rick,ky — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:00:35 GMT

Congratz to Barack Obama on this resounding Victory.With 25% of the caucasion vote (29% caucasion Male's)Barack showed he's able to form a coalition for a Democratic Victory in Novemeber. I would also like to state, that, the DNC should take NOTICE of a key constituency that OVERWHELMINGLY showed the Clinton's just how Pissed they are. Result's of Nv & SC show, 8 out of 10 African American voter's voting for Barack, whereas before they were split.African American's are Severely pissed at the Clinton campaign, with good reason.Over 150,000 came out to vote today, twice as many as 2004.The Clinton's will NOT recover this vote any time soon. REMEMBER NOVEMBER DEMOCRATS!

Barack Obama for President!!!!!!!!

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DG, Minneapolis, MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:02:01 GMT

Great recap of his speech. Really captured the feeling of it.

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Joe-NV — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:02:27 GMT

Maybe I'm not looking in the right place...but I've heard a lot about this victory speech but I am unable to find it. Anyone have an idea?

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justthinkinoutloud — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:04:43 GMT

After watching Obama's speech tonight, I must say this man brought a tear to this old man tonight. I have not heard anything that powerfull since JFK. I know that he is the only one that can unite this country to all pull together for one common purpose. I caucused for Obama in the Nevada Caucus, and was proud to do so, but after this speech I am even more convinced. Who else on either side would gove a speech trying to unite republicans and democrats, blacks and latino's and asiasns and native americans. All I hear from the republicans is only people of faith need apply, and the rest of the democratic field is playing to a narrow spectrum of the electorate. GO OBAMA, GO

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Will, Lilburn, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:22:52 GMT

Hey Todd, do a spell check!

Barack - Right On Day One!

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justthinkinoutloud — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:23:39 GMT

I would like to buy South Carolina an ice cold beer, Thank you South Carolina!!!!

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Pat Riley, Boston, MA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:24:06 GMT

More important than the momentum Senator Obama will take from his win in South Carolina tonight, is the dynamic of answering attacks from the Clinton campaign (and the bickering that followed) with a resounding victory across demographic lines. The senator can now bang the drum of change, of vision, of inspiration, of policy and ideas without having to engage the Clintons in mud-throwing. With the win, he can effectively close that chapter of the campaign and rise above it...which is his best strength. The win and the speech that followed could not have better positioned him as we head towards February 5th.

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Sue — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:29:34 GMT

Obama give us all a chance to come back together as a nation and move forward, away for the politics of fear the Bush administration gives us. Hillary offers us more of the same, she polarizes the nation, and there will be no healing with her. I hope that Obama can now just ignore the lies and half truths of the Clinton campaign and emphasize his message of hope and bringing us all together for our common good.

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Cheerio — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:31:00 GMT

Joe--you can find Obama's speech on his website www.barackobama.com It's right there on the home page, you can watch the video and also read the text of the speech.

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Robert Vincent Allen, Cocoa, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:31:56 GMT

I was for Edwards until tonight and now I must say that I believe that Obama is the one, the candidate that I have been waiting for since 1963. I am a white male over 50 and he is the only person in the presidential race this cycle that is verbalizing what I honestly believe that America need to get back to where the country needs to be and should be for those of us that believe in America and what it stands for. Please, please, please let all true Americans stop, listen, and follow their hearts so that they can support a politician that cares more about America then their personal ambitions.
Barack Obama for President!

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James, Wichita, KS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:32:08 GMT

I can not think of too many great people that can show such charisma repeatedly time and time again. Watching the "typical politician" Republican candidates in their debate really showed how different this candidate is from them. Obama will make a great president and bring a new invigorated spirit to our country.

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Steve, Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:35:40 GMT

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Kevin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:37:42 GMT

Wow, I am amazed, so far not one troll! This really is a turning point. Although by the time this post is puttin, there will probably be a lot of trolls by then. COngrats to Barack Obama!! He's our next and only HOPE!!!!

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great!! — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:39:18 GMT

A president like my father, this is great. No one can compare Obama to him more than his daughter can!

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Sangram Mohite, Phoenixville, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:44:11 GMT

Barack is a gifted orator, and has been delivered 3 superb speeches. Today's speech was different from the earlier 2 speeches, in that he wanted to stand out against the low level politics deployed by the Clintons. By bringing that out, he could reinforce the message of hope and change; not only against the current White House, but also against the brand of politics the Clintons stand for. Today hope and an urge for change trumped experience in S.C., and Obama was quick to pounce on this and make that as the central point in this election. He has tried to cleverly link experience with Washington politics, and wants to position himself as a person with new ideas and a fresh outlook who can change Washington politics.
It was a bad night for the Clintons, and they are down, but surely not out. The "Billary" campaign will be back with full force, and the stage is wonderfully set for an historic Super Tuesday Battle!

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Roland Madore, Fort Collins, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:45:46 GMT

This retired English teacher in Fort Collins, Colorado says HOORAY for Obama! This is my kind of leader. What an inspiring, uplifting speech. The Clintons don't play by ANY rules, plus they're using a playbook from the past. Obama has the good character and judgment to lead us to a better future here at home, plus HE IS the true internationalist for today's world. Let's turn the page with Him, America! And thank you Caroline Kennedy. You are so right on!

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Nashville_fan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:48:33 GMT

You know, for all that I have typed over the past weeks about this campaign, tonight I am speechless. Senator Obama said it all.

Obama '08

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Interesting, Columbia, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:50:32 GMT

Congratulations to Obama. Blacks (over 80%) voted for pride for him and carried him. He needed it with the loss to Clinton in NV, NH. Now, the real test begins. Can Obama really rally those other races and establish Democratic structures (e.g. lobbyists) who he says in his speech he wants to remove? It is a risky campaign because it is pitting the old v. younger generation at one another. Also, he has a hispanic constituents who are leery of a guy they have no clue who is or where he came from. I spoke to someone who resides in Illinois and they have no clue who this guy is or what he did. Makes it very interesting that people like Bennett (who thinks aborting all black babies would reduce crime) would support Obama. Other Republicans are on board. Very interesting why Republicans want Obama to run and not the Clintons. Something speaks to that. They know something that can bring him down. We shall see. Just fishy.

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Jan, Austin, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:51:18 GMT

I was stunned by the cynicism of Pat Buchannan. The more he advocates for the Clintons and diminishes
Barak Obama, the more votes will go to Obama. He couldn't even acknowledge the unprecedented election and related it to the same as Jesse Jackson. He is supposed to be knowledgable on American politics?
I will not be able to watch this man any longer.

Finally, what I noticed as a sidenote is the love and respect that is sincere between Barack and Michelle Obama. She was by his side tonight supporting him, but more importantly she was beside him in Nevada supporting him more. Where was Bill tonight? Not with Hillary. The Clintons are a power couple with power as the goal. The Obamas are one heart with
a dream bigger than power.

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Jeff, Austin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:54:04 GMT

Not sure what this victory means.

Almost 55% of the total voters in South Carolina were African American, 80% of those voted for Obama.

45% of the voters in South Carolina were Non African American about 22% vote for Obama.

Not sure those are results he was hoping for.

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1640

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Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:55:56 GMT

Lol!
Kevin, sorry do disappoint you. But all Hillary fans are waiting for Super Tuesday. Tonight is your victory. and you still manage to spew hate. it's ok. with 25% of white vote he'll surely 'win" on Super Tuesday. Enjoys while it last. ha-ha

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Jason, Chicago — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:56:40 GMT

Another great speech tonight. I'm a 33 year old white man and I've never felt chills or tears in my eyes listening to a politician give a speech until Obama. It's ridiculous. I just hope Obama wins because I don't think I can take four/eight years of Clinton after the last eight of Bush. We MUST turn the page.

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Interesting (Columbia, MO) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:03:03 GMT

To Jan:

Michele Obama is not President Clinton. Second she is a black woman. I seriously doubt she is going to step away from him right now. This is Obama's first time running and they needed S.C. so they were together supporting each other and campaigning.

20 states are at stake on Feb. 5. Obama is running ads, but the Clintons as a team will be actually visiting all of these states along with ads. Obama in S.C. is going to be entirely different than reaching all 20 states. So, we shall see how his strategy works. One thing that is for sure, the more a candidate spends time and utilize the "super star" power in their own way, seems to ensure more pull of delegates and votes. That is the message from everything happening from IA (with Obama having Oprah), NH (Clintons pairing and answering tough questions, NV (Clintons pairing and answering tough questions) and SC (Obama making rounds in S.C. by himself with his wife more than Hillary)

Voters want the personal touch and want voters to pay attention to them because they want to be the ones to decide. Not media, but them. That is the lesson for all candidates.

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SharonAustinTX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:06:20 GMT

I think MCNBC and other media should print Caroline Kennedy's letter endorsing Obama. Reference to it is found in tiny print on the political page of the New York Times website. They endorse the Clintons.

It's worth reading ... an intelligent comparison of Obama to her Father. She is an incredible lady.

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Barry Bell Toronto Canada — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:07:19 GMT

Half a million cases of Ice Cold Canadian beer coming SC's way for each of you showing up and hopefully making a huge difference for the whole world.

Now will the rest of America awake from the long slumber?

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minneapolis — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:07:34 GMT

great spech a man america needed
obama for america
obama 08

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Felix Littleton CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:12:15 GMT

Amazing! I thought I'd find far more negative remarks denigrating Obama's win in S. Carolina. How wonderful to find all this affirmation of a candidate so clearly superior to to the small, mean spirited, selfish, destructive Clintons. 295 of white males in a primary in South Carolina against two white candidates is a perfectly respectable non-Jesse Jackson showing!

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Fatiya MPLS — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:23:01 GMT

congratulation to Obama what great speech!
Yes, America are ready for change!!!

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Deb Peters, Albany NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:23:58 GMT

I'm thrilled with the Obama win and am thrilled that I possibly won't have to vote Republican in November. After the last week there is no possible way I could vote for Hillary.

BTW, I am a white 40 something New Yorker and I haven't met one person yet who says they will vote for Hillary, so I wouldn't be surprised if she wins NY too.

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TG Williams KC, MO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:34:07 GMT

I was in the Edwards Camp, and I've been watching this race closely, I've defended Obama many times on this site, but I have to say, I'm going to have to jump off Edwards' wagon and jump onto Obama's.

Every word from his mouth moves me to tears for what we once had . . . I'm from Kansas, the former home of Liberal Republicans, where the only engineering and archtitectural, and veterinary graduate colleges existed for minorities, -where segregation was challenged, and where women first got the right to vote. Liberal Republicans no longer exist, and that's why we're trending Democratic in ever increasing numbers.

Obama can win Kansas, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Iowa, and the rest of the Bull Moose Republican strongholds. The West is Obama's, so long as Democrats believe.

I became a Democrat after Iran-Contra -What went on there should sicken any American who believes in America. I voted for Clinton, because he was not involved -then he took away any economic reason for voting for the Dems. -All that was left were social issues, and the Dems lost the West.

Obama is the only candidate who can win back America.

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Fatiya minneapolis — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:37:51 GMT

I thought Bill was a great leader this nation produced yet more to come from Obama overcoming clinton's
A great speaker of his time unite we stand Obama is a future for United state of America Obama 08!

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Kenneth — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:39:25 GMT

Obama reminds me of the JFK indeed, which, if you've studied American history, accomplished very little and was an average president at best. But at least JFK was inspiring. Obama is similar: a great show horse.

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kennedy john — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:40:04 GMT

men this is great moment in american history.man his speech left me speechless ,i mean i'm white male 34 years and i know which speech comes from the heart and not.you see he didn't read it from a paper ,he was just talking..very brilliant,and he got 34%of the white votes..obama 08

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Edwards 08 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:46:10 GMT

Overall, Clinton has 249 delegates, followed by Obama with 167 and Edwards with 58. (MSNBC likes to leave out the full delegate count)

and even 80% of the black vote doesn't equal 76% of the white vote along with 75% of the latino vote (and their numbers are much greater).
so enjoy your victory O'bama's "brothas" (oh, but when he said that, he wasn't injecting race in to the election)
It might have won him SC, but it will lose him more in the end.

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Paul, Austin TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:46:50 GMT

Did anyone else notice that, when Bill Clinton spoke tonight, he referred to "our" campaign and the fact that "we" now have the opportunity to campaign in all of the Super Tuesday states? He really wants this as badly, if not worse, than Hillary. As much as I appreciated all he did as President, I'm not sure I'm ready for four or eight more years of the "Bill and Hillary show." Someone really needs to explore what Bill's role in a Hillary presidency will be.

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Amanda in Montana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:51:04 GMT

Thank you South Carolina!!
Thank you Caroline Kennedy!!
Thank you God!!
When I was a young girl, I didn't know why the most religious people I knew had framed portraits of John F. Kennedy in their homes.
Now I know. Now I understand. Now I have hope.

I am in Montana. We love Barack here. It is a very
white state with a significant native American population. Obama is the uniter.

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John Maple, Georgia — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:53:31 GMT

I specifically waited for his speech and it was worth it. It was inspiring, true and exactly what Americans are wanting to hear. I hope he does not take the bait from Billy anymore, it is not worth wallowing in the Clinton slime.

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Chris Portland, OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:54:54 GMT

Wow. I didn't realize how easy it was for Americans to stop using their brains just by hearing a pretty speech (that's a rerun by the way - ses "Uniter not a Divider/Compassionate Conservative" Bush).
Obama is alot of talk, and no experience. It'd really be a shame if we finally get the youth vote out, and they vote Obama into the general election, as he'll be eating alive by the GOP.

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Mary, Carlisle, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:55:17 GMT

In November of 2006 I watched a young Senator from Illinois give a victory speech on his win in the US Senate. I had not heard him speak at the Convention in 2004, but this one speech led me to say out loud to myself - who is this man and why isn't he running for presiden?! I am so excited about every success - having been so totally turned off to politics for the last 8 years (I have been a political junkie since elementary school - have a BA in political science and masters in public policy but considered ourselves without an 'elected' president for 4 years, and still unable to read about or listen to much about politics for the next 4 - just too darn depressing!) I had predicted Barack would take the country by storm, but hadn't factored in dirty politics by Hill and Bill. now that that may be largely behind us, I can't wait for each primary. And let me add my thanks to Caroline - very bold, I'm sure done after consultation with Uncle Teddy, and running on the same page as the Times endorsement of Hillary (at least online, currently) which offers a lot of positives about Barack. This 49 year old white female can't wait to cast my vote for Obama1

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John Kerry — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:58:00 GMT

"Interesting" - is certainly transparent. Wrap up an attack on Obama in "congratulations" burrito. Didnt you get the memo - the sly attacks on the other candidates dont work anymore. The Clintons are busy dusting off their nice and decent facade, you better get on board.

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Chris, Portland, OR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:58:13 GMT

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davide — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:59:55 GMT

Buchannan is a strict partisan. He is a part of the Republican machine. he knows that Barack will be a much more formidable candidate, so he is touting Clinton. Buchannan can put on a costume, but under it all he is a bigot and has always been. The bigots are busy sending out "Obama is a muslim" e-mail and "he don`t pledge allegience" BS ...but..the more educated and open minded Americans will prevail. We never got to see JFK proceed to greatness, I hope to God, we will see Obama reach fruition. One country, one choice ! BARACK OBAMA !

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Rhett — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:01:55 GMT

GO OOOOBBBBBAAAAMMMMAAA!! So inspiring and so much hope. We Americans want unity, not this divisiveness that the Clintons are trying to recycle from 2000 and 2004.

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sonya, atlanta, ga — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:04:03 GMT

"Out of many we are one", brillant. Bravo, Obama, Bravo!

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Jim, Globe, AZ — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:14:47 GMT

Which Presidential Candidate is most ELECTABLE...and has the potential for a landslide victory in November? OBAMA

Which Candidate can GOVERN with a true MANDATE...and thus can tackle the really big challenges of our time? OBAMA

Which Candidate possesses the LEADERSHIP skills & style that can inspire a nation? OBAMA

Which Candidate articulates a VISION, demonstrates the INTELLECT, reflects the CHARACTER, exercises the JUDGMENT ... and offers the distinct possibility of becoming a TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER? OBAMA

Spread the word my blogger friends.

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Jim, Santa Cruz — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:19:11 GMT

First, Obama gave a great speech, he is really getting his chops up. I thought Hillary's voice was very strained in Tennessee as she tried to manage damage control in the wake of this thumping. I had thought she would have had a better speech ready to counter Obama's victory. He is much cooler under pressure than she is. And on MSNBC Pat Buchanan did seem a little pissed off that so much was being made of the Obama victory - probably because he recognizes that Obama is becoming a phenomenon. And then Pat talked about the race problems in prisons between the Latinos and blacks, as if that is going to be a problem for Obama. The Latinos will vote for Obama, Pat, except maybe the Cubans in Florida. And by the way, why do people say Obama is black?

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Derrick charlotte nc — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:20:13 GMT

loved his speech i held back tears, very moving

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Kevin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:25:55 GMT

An interesting statistic the media failed to analyze tonight: 155K more african americans voted in this year's primary. Obama was getting approximately 80% of the african american vote and a large percentage of first-time voters, meaning that Obama likely got over 80% of those additional african american votes. Combine this with Obama's curiously similar margin of victory--154K votes--and this means that, contrary to Joe Scarborough's commentary and the "headline" in the NY Times, Obama really did win because of black voters, not white and black voters. Without the additional turn out of 155K african american voters, this race would have been a near tie.

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Jason, Monterey CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:35:33 GMT

Current Air Force officer and veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan and Gulf War... patiently waiting for Commander-in-Chief Obama!

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Jose Maldonado Montclair,Ca. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:38:01 GMT

I lived the years of JFK,RFK,MLK,Cesar Chaves.I hear,I see,I say.SI SE PUEDE.

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Jim, Oregon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:50:40 GMT

I was thrilled with Barack's win tonight in S.C. and was incredibly proud of the people of that state who rose above a past of division and racial mistrust to do something really great for themselves and the rest of the country! I am nearly 62 at the leading edge of the baby boom and began working for Democratic candidates in 1964 (when Hillary was a Goldwater girl)and just once, I want a candidate and president who inspires us again. Thanks Obama and the good people of South Carolina!

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Samuel, London, England — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:00:15 GMT

Congats to OOOBAAAMMMAAA!!! He is transcending all this criticism as he is a man capable of understanding that whatever the cynism and criticism, his sight is on the white house "Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must be first overcome" S.J.

A message fot the cynics... "A new idea is first CONDEMNED as ridiculous, and then dismissed as trivial, until finally it becomes what everybody know" and that is the way OOOOBBBBAAAAMMMMAAA is headed !!!!!

Good luck and GOD BLESS OBAMA!

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Vivienne Williams Thompson — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:02:43 GMT

Tonight, I was very proud of a man, who sees beyond the present to what is possible if we only believe. I am a Jamaican and have followed the primaries daily. This is a new day for America and American Politics. As a specialist in international politics and international relations I have never before seen the likes of Barack Obama. I am totally mesmersised and filled with awe at his oratorical skills and his ability to appeal to the truest ideals in all of us, no matter what country one is from. I am truly happy I am alive to see this day. I would caution all of us however, who desire a new and better way to be vigilant. Do not rest utill victory is complete, until Obama is in the White House. I have always been an admirer of the Clintons and Bill in PARTICULAR because I thought that he was brilliant and non-judgemental. That he was able to see a man/woman based on the substance of one's character. I no longer believe that and this makes me sad. How can one who has had so much going for Him and a Statesman of such high repute, allow the desire for power to destroy what he worked so hard to build. What credibility now remains for this former President on the International scene. How can He regain the respect of His colleages and the credibility and not least, the legitimacy to be able to garner support for Countries in this Hemisphere and the African Continent. Will be still believe that He cares for those who are not of his ilk or dare I say skin? I just don't know. Maybe there is someone out there who does.

I believe American can; Do you!!!

Jamlink

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Kathleen from Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:34:35 GMT

WOW! I am blown away by tonight! It's hard to put into words, but I am SO proud of the South Carolina people for seeing through the lies and dirty trick tactics of the Clintons, and seeing Barck Obama for who he is: an honest politician with integrity, intelligence, a vision & the ability to unite us. I am so proud of the South Carolina people for not making this election about gender or race, but about the character of the candidate we want to lead us. As a life long Democrat, I never thought in my lifetime we would have another President who would inspire us to greatness as JFK did. Now Caroline is going to endorse him! Perfect! We worked very hard in Iowa to get Barack's message out...always in a positive, respectful manner (it was a mantra of our one paid campaign worker, and all over the office: Respect!)So please, if you are from a Feb 5 state, please take alittle time to go to your Obama office or call the state organizer and volunteer a few hours. Barack continues to make this campaign about us, not him. I agree with Robert in Florida that Obama cares more about America than personal ambitions. After college, he went to work as a community organizer, not a corporate lawyer! I hope Steve from Iowa is right: Let's get it right this time, America!

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Judy, Salem Oregon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:40:31 GMT

I truly believe the electorate is focused on change. Obama is the only candidate with that genuine message. There is no way Hillary can be the candidate of change ever. Stick a fork in her, she's done.

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Call It As I See It, Los Angeles — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:06:24 GMT

As someone who grew up in SC but left the state long ago, I had hoped it had finally given up its racist attitudes. Apparently it hasn't, but this time the racists aren't white. Over 80% of Black voters voted against Hillary because she is not black. I wish those black voters, when they were celebrating MLK only a few days ago, had bothered to learn something about the man, especially his statement that we should judge a man on the content of his character not the color of his skin. What a shame.

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Drew, Las Vegas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:34:10 GMT

Barrack DID win SC because he's black. Sorry, but it's the truth. Maybe not all his voters voted because of that, but you don't attract 78% of the black vote being a black candidate based on ideals alone. Sorry, but it's time to deal with reality. Jackson won SC also. Clinton had a more diverse field.

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Claudette, Southwest, England — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:49:13 GMT

Wil, London, England wrote:I don't seem to understand what's actually wrong with Americans. Why is the color of a person skin a big issue?" I'm a Yank who lives in the southwest of England...I could try to explain it to you but this isn't the forum for that. And you're right, Hilary is a nothing more than a power hungry shrew.

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William J McCorkle — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:52:15 GMT

Kudos to South Carolina, the state that gave Senator Obama a mandate tonight, telling the Clinton's we don't want to go "Back to the Future."

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Doug Unger — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:56:06 GMT

On to Super Tuesday and out West on the Obama-Express: "The San Francisco Chronicle" endorses Barrack Obama on its Sunday-after-South-Carolina editorial page!

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Dwayne D. Williams, Tyler, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:01:48 GMT

Barack Obama is something special. In 43 years of voting, I have never seen an honest polition. That is until now, Barack Obama is just what this country needs, someone who can bring real change to the white House and do so by bring people together.

God Bless Barack Obama

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David, Las Vegas, NV — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:02:35 GMT

I am writing to urge Clinton and Edwards supporters to at least take another look at Obama. Too many people, unfortunately, have become committed to their choices, and bickering between the campaigns has caused people to harden their positions. Obama is broadening the base of the Democratic party by bringing in independents and young people. Democrats need to take notice of this. We have lost the past two elections by small margins, and if McCain is the Republican nominee, he will attract a large number of independents. Unfortunately, Clinton could have some problems with attracting independents voters since she has high negatives (not an opinion, an objective fact born out by several polls). Obama has shown that he can compete, and will be in a stronger position to counter McCain because of his opposition to the war.

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Donald Weed, Sammamish, WA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:25:07 GMT

Great speech by Obama. Even better, I think, was his speech in Atlanta last Sunday. You can watch it on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf0x_TpDris.

Is everyone finally beginning to see that this guy is special? As mentioned above, Heart. There are a lot of capable people around -- Dick Cheney is capable -- but once you're sure they're capable, you need Heart.

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David - Portland Oregon — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:21:31 GMT

We DO need a strong family in the White House. The family is the core of everything. Family values MATTER.

When I look at the Obama family, and the Clinton family, and look at their family values... it's obvious.

Remember that Family Values got Bush an election. Obama is very strong on family values - just look at his family. Obviously a strong TRUE relationship here. Not a public one like you see with the Clintons/Bushes and their dry peck of a kiss.

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Steve Jennette Grand Rapids, MI — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:31:48 GMT

5:15 am est. I fell asleep last night, a 54 year old white guy, born in Georgia and raised with a single mother who honestly thought the "N" word was just what you called "them". I had just listened to Mr Obama's victory speech and was, literally, giddy to think how, in such a short time, we have come from the days (not so long ago) when blatant and/or subtle racism was the accepted norm, to when a man of color can move a nation to believe in itself again. After Watergate. After Contragate. After The Blue Dress. And perhaps, worst of all, after Mr Bush's WMD lies that led to the deaths of so many innocent people in Iraq (not to mention our own brave men and women). I was still "high" this morning (ok, maybe it is the second cup of coffee kicking in), thinking about the healing Mr Obama can bring to our country, and how he can make us once again be recognized as that "shining example" of hope by the rest of the world. Mr Buchanan (whom I used to think was moderately fair and reasonably intelligent) proved he is more like my mother than I would like to believe. I hope his ilk (I love my mom, but not all her beliefs) is slowly driven from the air waves, and that EVERYONE has a great Sunday, filled with the optimism that Mr Obama has given me, on a cold snowy Michigan day, about what my country can once again be, to our citizens and the rest of the world. YES WE CAN!!!!!!

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NinaK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:33:36 GMT

I am overjoyed with Senator Obama's extraordinary win in South Carolina today! Thank you citizens of South Carolina!! Caroline, thank you for your awesome endorsement of Senator Obama for President!! It means so much to us who were there during President John F. Kennedy's Presidency. I was 19 and in the U.S. Army at the time. It is true, a portion of our spirit within us died along with President Kennedy on that fateful day. He was such an energetic and for the people President. I'll never forget his famous words, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

I believe President Kennedy is so very proud of his daughter and is smiling down upon her (and all of us) with joy for recognizing a true leader in Senator Obama. Both men are such eloquent speakers. I remember getting goosebumps when President Kennedy gave his speeches, I get those goosebumps today listening to Senator Obama. Both men are powerful! You know, there is a world of difference in being powerful and wanting power; Senator Obama proved that today in South Carolina. Congratulations, Senator Obama! I am looking forward to you becoming our next President!!
YES WE CAN!! FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!! YES WE CAN!!

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Brian, Missoula, Montana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:45:24 GMT

An astounding speech from a man who seems to me more and more astounding each day. I've been on the fence, but I am definitely lilting.

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BE!, Dubuque, IA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:52:03 GMT

It is a mark of our fetish with imMEDIAcy that most comments and the blog itself stress the African American vote in SC and do not take note of both Iowa and Nevada where Euro American voters, including rural voters, heard Senator Obama's message and responded significantly, and in Iowa resoundingly.
Will the mediacrats finally end their drum of racial division and focus on issues? Not so long as the mediatrics of divisiveness generate buzz for their breathless (and increasingly senseless) utterances.
Please, its about the issues sweetheart!

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NinaK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:53:09 GMT

{all competing for the Democratic nomination and would have to come together in the general election.}

The Democratic party will be split for years after this priamry is done. Even if Barack "wins" enough delegates, you just know the Clintons will never give up. They'll take it to court if need be.
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Opal Rogers. If the Clintons go so far as taking Mr. Obamas's nomination to court, they would defy the will of "WE, THE PEOPLE". The court would throw their case out right away. But you are absolutely correct, they'll do ANYTHING to get to the White House.

I just enetered another post in which I said, in referring to President John F. Kennedy and Mr. Brack Obama: "Both men are powerful. You know, there is a world of difference in being powerful and wanting power." And this is so true, Mr. Obama proved that today in South Carolina and again tonight in his speech after he was declared the winner.

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David, New Wilmington, PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:10:52 GMT

"Yes We Can" reminds me of "Si Se Puede" (It Can be Done" -- a chant that I first heard in Mexico as the country rooted for its national soccer team in the world cup. It is the mantra for many Latino causes now. Is Obama consciously tapping into that? Smart move.

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Julie W. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:17:11 GMT

Best Speech Ever! Innovative, Reformative and Forward Looking. Don't like Pat Buchanan. Negative, stifles the spirit, may be a bit racist - old out worn behaviour that are gladly dying out!

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Murray Johnson, Whitefish, Montana — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:26:30 GMT

Hillary got spanked in South Carolina, but they still have that superweapon, Bill Clinton, the reigning Olympic and world-record holding liar. He lied to a whole nation on network televsion and he lied (perjured himself) before a grand jury ... more than once ! No wonder the American electorate have such a great respect for him.

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Jesse Korkpan Essex, Maryland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:21:04 GMT

The First president for the Melting-Pot is Barack Obama. Korkpan, Essex MD

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NEC, Washington, DC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:24:31 GMT

Way to go Barack!!!

Fire Up!!!

Ready To Go!!!

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Rollin Smith, Miami, Florida — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:36:17 GMT

I love this. I love to see the possibilities of what we can be shine through. Some people who don't know the possibilities of how truly great we can be as one refuse to acknowledge it. Don't be blind to the greatness we can be as one, don't be the smotherer of the bright flame of hope, If you don't first believe, you will never try to realize. Open you eyes and see what this country can be. We have been dragged through the mud around the world. We have been divided from within and without. Let us again be one America working together. Like that we can restore this country to the greatness and eminence it once had, and will have again.

The candidate with that vision is Barack Obama. I do support him. Look at our past and you see that it takes such vision and changes in ideas to move forward.

God bless America. God bless this country. God bless my fellow citizens, you each and every one, and God bless Barack Obama. Give this man the strength and support to help us all make this vision of a return to American greatness a reality.

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Rufus Gibbons — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:41:46 GMT

I congratulate the Obama supporters and Senator Obama on the win in SC and as I have said before I will support him with contributions and my vote if he makes it to the finish line. Now for one more comment Senator Obama made a a bigoted statement in SC when he said you must choose between your gender and your race. He apologized when Senator Clinton called him on it and said it came out wrong. How could he have rephrased it?

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Tel aviv — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:09:22 GMT

short memory is what is killing you.
Obama won Iowa (95% white) did he become the white candidate for the black people no, he came close second in NH (over 90% white) did he become the white candidate. The democratic party gets 90% of the black vote is the Dem-party the THEM party. come on people... the clintons are the kind of white people they teach about in school books the kind that use "divide and conquer" to rule over natives. they injected race in to the SC because they thought that is the southern way to win against Obama. if was shameless. Obama got 45% of the Nevada vote is nevada 45% black.Obama is a senator from (Ill) i dont think that that sate is majority black. they are insulting your intelligence, read Alters (newsweek).

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Dave, MD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:19:56 GMT

The people of South Carolina have said that they will not put up with negative ad campaigning and especially the interjection of race. The Clintons have been so spoiled with support in reference to the democratic base that they just assumed it would be the same this go round. They learned the hard way in South Carolina. More important than anything is that they have learned that America has changed since the 90's and black & whites are not as seperate as they had assumed. If nothing else the Bush\Cheney era has caused americans to SMARTEN UP! You can't just say something like "Jesse Jackson" won in S.C. too and think people are going to buy it. Attempting to marginalize Obama's win only makes the Clintons look like sore losers. BTW why is he running against the Clinton's and not Hillary?

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BRACKA LAUDERHILL,FLA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:25:48 GMT

GREAT JOB, SAY IT L-O-U-D, IAM OBAMA AND PROUD.

Y-E-S, WE CAN.

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KING OF SMEAR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:26:33 GMT

JUSTTHINKOUTLOUD-----YOU CANT BUY BEER WITH FOODSTAMPS AND DEMS DONT WORK SO HOW CAN YOU BUY EVERYONE A BEER?

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Pam, Boone, Iowa — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:27:46 GMT

I was a precinct captain for Senator Obama in Iowa and met the Obamas and listened to the Senator in person six times. His speeches are always good. When he's speaking off the stump you really find that he has sound policies for America and he is focused on the same issues (with more detail) that he addressed in his magnificent victory speech in South Carolina. He is the real deal, as my 77-year-old,white,republican,father-in-law describes him. He can pull us together. Obama '08!!!!

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DJ, North Berwick, Maine — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:47:07 GMT

This raised in Georgia now living in Maine white 49 year old female was originally for Biden but once he was out and I started watching Obama and went in person to hear him in NH, there was no turning back.

He is what America so badly needs in every way - too many to list. And my husband, republican turned independent by the "today's" republicans, raised in Albany, NY, lived in Connecticut 5 years, Georgia 12 years and now in Maine is for Obama. My sister, raised in Georgia, lived most of her adult life in San Francisco (extremely liberal 58 years old) is for Obama. He really does transend gender, age, race, and party.

It's funny the "race" card has been played without hardly mention of the "gender" card. This shows the type of campaign the Obama camp is running that they have not turned this into a race about "gender" as the Clintons and their supporters have about race. Now if the media would just stop making it about race! It's like the tired old divisive issues the republicans keep harping on (turnover roe vs wade, no equal rights for gays, etc.) - I truly believe we as a country have moved past these things in most regions, not all but most, and now somehow we have to get the media to do the same.

I have always respected the Clintons, admired Bill Clinton, and never thought I would see the day where I wouldn't, but I've seen that day now. It has been shameless, the win-at-any-cost campaigning the Clintons and their supporters have done. It's sad that Obama is trying so hard to bring this nation together, to stop the old divisive ways that want to creep into our elections and government, but assumed it wouldn't happen until the general election, but has happened instead within our own party, the democrats who are suppose to be the party of "all" the people, and then for it to come from one of the most respected men in the democratic party. It will be a sad day if this divisive campaigning wins in the end.

So now moving forward, the endorsements next week I hope will start coming in, first Carolyn, is Ted next? Oh if we could only hope for Gore's endorsement? and what about Biden? I recieved an email a couple of days ago from him (one of the first since he pulled out of the race) and it was forwarding an article that had been written regarding the very likelyhood he could be chosen to be in the next democratic adminsitration - the cabinet, secretary of state maybe, or vice-president to Obama. The article was interesting that it never mentioned Clinton but mentioned Obama a couple of times. And interesting as well that he's sending out the article to his past supporters - maybe an endorsement is coming. Obama/Biden - now for me that would be a ticket hard to beat.

Yes. We. Can.

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D Andrews, Charlotte, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:48:49 GMT

Obama, the sleazy soutside Chicago politician will slander the Clintons and allude to them as liars. He will also keep over $ 100,000 of Rzko's xleazy money and not admit to it .

Obama isn't different. He is sleazier than most.

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Lesley, Baltimore, MD — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:48:55 GMT

I'm in the grips of a feeling I haven't had in at least 8 years: pride in my country. Let's come together people!
Go Obama!

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Kay Shafer, Tustin, Ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:52:16 GMT

I just want to answer Interesting, Columbia, Mo. as to why the Republicans are in Obama's corner more than the Clintons. I think it is because they realize that Hillary's win would be history making. Never in the history of the United States has a married couple both served as President. Not even close. They do not want to give this to Clinton, because they all know how badly he wants it. For Clinton this would be the coup de grace. Billy boy could gloat over all of his enemies! And for this and many more reasons I do not want them to win!

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Laurie Smith, Greenwich, CT — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:58:46 GMT

When are the powers that be in the Democratic Party going to get the message???? They are the ones keeping the Clintons afloat and dividing their own (now mine too thanks to Barack!) party. I know this is probably a stupid question, but I've never cared enough to ask before. Why are super delegates assigned already??? Can this change?This isn't a board game, it's the future of our country. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to vote for someone I truly believe in for the first time in my 48 years! Obama '08!!

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John Alexander — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:01:23 GMT

Congratulations to Senator Obama. it was a good win that he needed.
But to throw some cold water into the thread, it is still a very open contest, I think super tuesday will be very interesting.
I have just learned on this thread that if I don't Support senator Obama that my new designation is a troll. I enjoy these people that say we can come together and then throw out names at the oposition in the party.
You are learning to play politics good because there will be no change, the rhetoric will change, always does but the infighting, manipulation, back door deals and the power of money will always be a part of the process.
I just read a book that talked about how contensious the election was during Lincolns first run.
A sothern editor of the time had an interesting opinion about SC, he said that "South Carolina was too small to be a country and too big to be an insane asylum".
This election is hardly a dirty one, but when you are in the middle of it it seems that it is, why, because so many do not read history.
I hope that with new interest in politics that people will stay involved long after the winner gets in the White House, I am afraid that once it is over that many of you fired up people will go back to being uninvolved, if you want to keep the power of your vote stay involved, that is all.

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Eric, Indianapolis, IN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:04:21 GMT

A great speech and a great victory!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

Obama '08

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Emerald Falcon, Colorado Springs, CO — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:20:36 GMT

Based on the upcoming retirement of the Baby Boom Generation it is time for American to pass the baton to fresh leadership; to the next generation. The Baby Boom Generation has given us many successes as a Nation, however, too it has given us many defeats such as less respect in the World, a level of morality that is bringing about a City of Atlantis type demise to be carried out by Generation X'ers and beyond, and have taken the dollar and politics to a new low. It has been and continues to be the Baby Boom Generation that taunts us with race and gender, the very two things they have used continuously to divide this great Nation. Unfortunately, a Clinton presidency, and soley due to Bill Clinton, would move us backwards instead of forward. We would return to the politics of revenge, for he has not forgotten those who tried to take him down. And Republicans would not join to support Hillary because of Bill. BOGO (Buy One Get One) free is not always a good thing. An Obama-Edwards ticket is the future. It's a sure thing for capturing all demographics...male, female, red, brown, yellow, black, white, young and old. That ticket is gold.

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MLN, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:21:16 GMT

I agree with Jan from Austin, TX that The Obamas symbolizes love and hope, which people NEED right now. We have an economy that is devastating, violence that is echoing throughout the nation, and people getting more tired due to working two jobs to survive. The values of family unity, loving each other, and basic morals of self-love and living life is diminishing. However, The Obamas, the community, and the "Change - We Believe In” or "Yes, We Can" messages that are repeatedly said give us a sense of hope that life can change and become better. When people are in despair and cling to the last thing they can hold onto, which is hope then they will and, at the end, victory will come to the ones who are genuinely patient and loving.

We must continue the fight against the Republicans and have a Democratic president!

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Nathan, Atlanta GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:24:43 GMT

Man, dude needs to give up. the winner in SC had 200,000 more votes, and the only county he won was where he was born. before he embraces himself much further, b/c if he loses which he probably will after running for the second time, how is he going to run after Obama or Hillary

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It is time, Seattle — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:31:59 GMT

I know color does not matter because I would not have voted for Jesse or Sharpton. I lived in Europe a number of years back and what I remember most is how negatively we are perceived by other nations. I remember turning to my husband and whispering 'I thought people liked us' - at that point and until now I was not so proud to be an American. I know people that chose to live abroad rather than come back and live here in the US. I feel so bad for people around the world we have hurt with our politics. The world looks at us as money hungry bullies. This can change.

Don't get caught up in negativity. All of the candidates are qualified but BARACK HAS MORE of what we need RIGHT NOW.

This is it. History in the making. Finally someone we can all count on to lead us to a new UNITED States of America. We all want it and he knows it. Remember race, religion, sex - none of that matters. Feel good about standing behind a man that wants this as much as we all do. Together - YES WE CAN!!

Vote OBAMA!!

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Jason St. Louis — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:37:29 GMT

I don’t see how anyone can say race is not playing into this. Look at the exit polls.. Given an alternative, blacks vote for their own unanimously… While whites have racism pushed down their throats continuously, what type of message does this send? Seems like the problem goes both ways??? Why does no one talk about that? I think that if Obama were white, he would be pulling the same as Edwards. There is a clear double standard in this race. Obama can say or do anything and gets a free pass from the press because everyone is nervous about criticizing him. I also feel that there are a lot of folks out there that resent this ’special’ treatment and will cross over and vote republican in protest (if Obama wins the nomination). One final thing, when is someone going to start asking Obama what “change” he is referring to??? I’m telling you, where is the media on this one!!! He’s criticizing Clinton for suggesting that he belly up and start talking specifics about all this change… Does no one else see through this crap???

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Gabriel, Evanston, Illinois — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:51:57 GMT

One really great thing about Barack is that he is an amazing orator. Any politician can get his supporters pumped up, but Barack Obama can speak out to people and inspire them to action for change. Hillary Clinton ain't got nothin' on that. w00t Barack 08!

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Sierra, CA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Obama is winning just because of Clinton hatred. The moment Clinton is not there, media wont have anything to hate against and will turn for Obama. And all the independents and Republicans will go back and show their true colors.

If you see, the people in SC voted out of anger against Clinton.

God Bless America.

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Plano, TX — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:02:25 GMT

I thought that nobody would say what WIL, LONDON says.. Why are Americans so concerned about race, cast, creed and gender. Why? Heck, even India is much better - There are no blacks in India.. or white or yellow .. They had a "black cloured so called low caste dude" as President - and nobody called him black - They had a woman as prime minister and she was better than any man on any given day. America is the forefront of democracy or is it really? It's just a duo-poly of two very stong, very rich parties. No one else can get to start another one - and in the past 300 odd years, only a white male has ruled! Hurrah for freedom! What freedom, when you have to pay 1500$ annually for 80% Health insurance and pay the deductible of 1000$. Or pay $400 per month for car insurance if you are below 25.. America Runs on money and only money.. If you don't have the dough, you don't have freedom. And Mr. GWB is trying to export this democracy! Ha!

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Annette, Reidsville, NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:03:55 GMT

Congratulations to Obama. I have been following his campaign and I am most impressed. I agreee the Clintons are power hungry and that is it. Do we really want Bill Clinton back in office. We have already seen that he is running his wifes campaign more than she is. Surely everyon must see that should she win this election he would run her office more than she would. Please people The Clinton are power and money hungry only. It is truly time for a change.
Race is not an issue. I am a single white female, older woman, and I have no problems with Barack Obama as a president. I think he has a good vision for this country.

It is time to show Hillary, that her power hungry status is not wanted. Let's give this truly gifted person our support through and through on this campaign as he continues. I know I will in my on primary when it reaches here.

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Cris, Fort Worth Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:24:12 GMT

For those questioning race in the south....I'm a White Southern Mama for Obama!! And I got grandma onboard too!! I want my Bumpersticker!!!

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Kathryn Sullivan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:29:59 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, you have just witnessed the power of the press. It was not Bill Clinton, nor Hillary Clinton, nor Barack Obama who turned South Carolina'a primary into a racial food fight. It was clearly the media who decided to "juice up" the race with cherry picking sound bites and sugesting they were racial slurs. Be aware of what actually happened in South Carolina. It won't happen again!
BTW, it is not partisan, they are doing it to the Republicans also, remember the sound bite with Huckabee "saying" he wanted to change the constitution to match the bible? He said no such thing...........pay attention.

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tiredofignorance MN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:30:38 GMT

I'm a white 55 year old homemaker, mom of grown kids. I will caucus for Senator Obama on Feb 5. and will be proud to do so. His victory speech last night was uplifting. Caroline Kennedy has it exactly right. I remember her father, and how he brought hope to America. This is our chance to get things right again, regain our respect from nations of the world. We can't go backwards yet again.

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ynw, ME — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:16 GMT

What's going on with MSNBC?? This whole Pat Buchanan rhetoric is promoting Clinton and it is depressing. Listen to Tim Russet or someone with more credibility -- this is so upsetting.

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Tina Salina, Kansas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:46:55 GMT

One thing has become very obvious recently about the Clintons. They are very divisive and polarizing, even in their own party. We Americans will always be faced with Republicans and their 'right wing' agenda and the Democrats and their 'left wing' agenda. Neither side is willing to compromise or find real solutions to the many problems facing 'normal Americans.' It is obvious that the Clintons will have no success in getting the democratic agenda moved forward because their opponents will recoil against their efforts because the Clintons mentality is: "It's my way or the highway." That gets nothing accomplished. We need a unifier that works with opponents to find common ground and solutions. Also, what's the deal with Bill giving the first concession speech for the Clintons? I know he's not a dem nominee. I hope Americans are increasingly aware of his role in Hillary's race. She can't win her own battles so she calls on Bill to do the 'dirty work' for her. I think we need a president that can stand on her/his own two feet and battle it out with opponents--not rely on her husband. This is not empowering to women. I won't even discuss their 'disgusting' attempts to paint Obama as the 'black candidate'--because it's not working. Most of his supporters in my hometown are white and middle aged. Take that Billary. I'm with Mitt Romney on one thing--Bill Clinton in the Whitehouse with all that spare time and nothing to do is a very scary thought. Parents around the country should pull their kids out of the "intern programs" in Wahington. Obama is the only candidate that will unify the country or get anything accomplished in Washington.

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Laura Derr Southport NC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:48:52 GMT

Living next to South Carolina the press down here kept over and over covering the "black angle", the Black man, the black..whatever !! Yes it mattered - and when you question his past or his record then they start screaming not fair, not fair your picking on him....A black congressional leader went so far as to "caution" the clinton campaign to watch it!! What are you hiding? Quit Whining...this is the world stage ... wakeup. The press is giving him a pass whatever happened to objective reporting?

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Tracy, Los Angeles — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:03:38 GMT

Obama is an empty suit with a silver tongue on whom the media have attached themselves with evangelical abandon. What has he done? What accomplishments has he had? What ARE these new ideas he keeps talking about? And why does NO ONE in the media ask him the hard questions? I am sick of it. This guy is Chauncey Gardener from BEING THERE -- a blank slate who says just enough for people to think he is their inspiration but nothing too specific so questions will be asked. If he's the candidate in the general election the GOP will have a field day ripping him apart.

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Alise, Tifton, GA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:04:55 GMT

The Corporate Owned Media has dumbed down the Britney/Jerry Springer electorate to the point of electing a candidate high on hope and low on substance.
For informed Democrats, Obama is nothing but a con with soaring rhetoric - assisted by the media giving him a pass from the gitgo.
Oh - and Dems endorsing him - sure love those donations from lobbyists - and Obama is their boy!

Obama/Rezko08

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Margaret, NYC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:06:55 GMT

Jesse Jackson campaigned on SUBSTANCE - not hope.
However, the Corporate Owned Media gladly promotes the "hope" candidate - in the media's pocket.

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Margaret, NYC — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:10:46 GMT

Empty suit candidates provide a valuable service to the electorate by dumbing them down more.
Obama supporters should hope Edwards stays in the race so that Oblahma will have some material to copy.

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Leye, Richmond, Va — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:32:54 GMT

I am a Hillary fan. But I have to commend Obama. He ran a very good race and deserved the victory. Kudos and congrats.
I just hope all the negative attacks will stop and that all sides will focus on the issues.

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Lynne, LR,AR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:33:19 GMT

O.K. Posters count me as a troll if you must but a South Carolina win by 80% of the black voters for Obama is really not what America is about. South Carolina is a black state, not a red state or a blue state but a black state.
The black community is a very hostile community with a chip on their shoulder and that is why Obama won.He is part of a "racist Church" and he does have ties with Tony Rezco (great piece out today in the Tribune about that)
S.C. is also a very small state in a very large country so I totally credit the win to the black man running for president due to 80% of the Black Voters.
I also ask you "what did President Kennedy do for our Country other than cheat constantly on his wife with Marily Monroe and others just like her?
Ted Kennedy probably will not endorse but if he does, he is totally not respected by hardly anyone except the far left extremists - His biggest accomplishment is the drowning of Mary Jo Kopeckne at Chappaquidick.
Obama is not the candidate we need in the White House, winning South Carolina by a huge black vote won't get him there either. Jessie Jackson did win South Carolina in 1984 and 1988 - He won 11 primaries in all but he did not make it to the White House, neither will Obama.

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Lynne, LR,AR — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:33:50 GMT

Obama cheered to victory in S.C.

Arlington, VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:34:17 GMT

Guess who is standing at the other end of this historic moment in American politics. The Clintons. What an irony!

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Paul — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:44:45 GMT

I feel very sad for Bill Clinton. When we talk of statemanship, we mean statemanship. He lost my respect, as an african American, when he played the race card. I have always thought that he understood the african american point of view--to be accepted as one within the american dream. I was wrong in some sense because he understood it quite well but he will use it as a weapon to divide us so that he can always be claimed as a messiah in the community. Mr Bill Clinton, you are not one of us but one who new us and will divide us when necessary. American is moving on.The future belongs to the young. The old way of doing things is changing for the new. May American rise above and be the beacon of freedom for all. Vote for anyone but let it be the one that will take us to the promise land. Not the Clintons --they are too old and tired. I will vote for Chelsea Clinton instead.

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Janelle, Cedar Rapids, IA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:49:52 GMT

The only reason Pat Buchanan is for Hillary is b/c he KNOWS, as the rest of the Republican party does, that she will cause the Democratic party to become even more fractured and polarized and that the "anti-Hillary" backlash will certainly put a Republican back in the White House again in November. Wake up, America! It's time for a change and no more politics as usual!

I was so proud to see South Carolina join Iowa in supporting Barack Obama!

Obama '08

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M Block, Sonoma, Ca. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:51:03 GMT

Every time I listen to Obama I hear a President in the true sense of the word. JFK would be proud. Clinton is still in the OLD BOYS CAMP and Edwards whines about everything. Keep that in mind the next time you watch their speeches. Go with God Obama for he sits on your right shoulder.

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TrueThis — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:55:40 GMT

It was too funny last night when one of the analysis said that Pat Buchanan likes to "Lock n Load" LOL. I'm a Democrate and I really like Pat because I don't thhink that he believe what he's saying sometime. Even Rush Limbaugh said he couldn't figure out if Pat was actually a Republican or a Liberal.

He knows that the Republican have a better chance beating the Democratics if Billary is the nominee.

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Solomon, Arlington, VA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:00:19 GMT

MSNBC needs to get rid of that old gizzard, Pat Buchanan, and half-baked political director, Chuck Todd, if it wants to remain relevant in American politics. Pat Buchanan thinks this is the old times when he could send his sometimes coded and sometimes overt racial messages to incite "white backlash" (the political equivalent of Interahamwe) against any non-white politician. Someone needs to tell him that Barack Doesn't need the votes of any segment of our society that can't think for itself, even if it means not being the president of America forever.

Senator Obama transcends the usual low-class, sectarian politics of this country that Pat and his ilk dominated and defined for the past 300 years the result of which is an empire in a distress.

MSNBC and its affiliates should either get inline with the new America or risk being tossed to the dustbin of history along with political dinosaurs like Pat Buchanan.

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GO DEMS! — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:07:23 GMT

Bill Clinton would love for us to believe that Barack won SC because he's black.

I'd like to think that Barack won SC because the voters of SC want to take this great nation of ours in a new direction.
Enrique, Chicago, IL (Sent Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:52 PM)

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Dream on! It was definitely ABLACK OBAMA that won SC.
Wonderful to see the voters of SC support the Dem party in such huge numbers. Inspiring! We will need all Dems to vote in all the states, drown the rebukes in votes for a new Democratic WH!! Mmm an old McCain and a young Obama?

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Thomas, Fla — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:09:08 GMT

Jesse Jackson received 64% of the vote in South Carolina in 1988. Obama gets just 55% of the vote?Jesse did better than Obama - Oh and Jesse also loved his wife and kids but had a mistress and a child with her out of Wedlock. I don't recall that he made it to the White house either.
Obama is Jesse, Act number II.

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Desiree, NY — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:13:05 GMT

Randy Ewart (SC)I agree with you. I love Pat Buchanan, I think he should have his own show.

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HP Boston — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:13:15 GMT

What a speech. The Clintons know the only way they can compete is to drag him into the gutter. Thankfully, I think America is starting to wake up to what they are doing. Maybe, just maybe, the country will get it right for once.
Steve, Iowa (Sent Saturday, January 26, 2008 11:35 PM
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Steve THE MEDIA is dragging all to the gutter, it is where they live! They have done nothing but sexist commentary and racial inuendo from the get go, pay attention. If you take politics out of the gutter what fun and how much money could they make? It is entertainment and a profit game! Drugs, sex and Media, the American entertainment news rhetoric.

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Mary, Theodosia, Missouri — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:33:35 GMT

I have voted republican for years, but voted only for the man not the party. I am signing up to vote Democratic this time because I would like to see Obama win. At first I was not but as I read all the mudd slung at him, it made me start looking at the man and what he stands for. I believe he will try to unite all cultures in our country and this is good.As only in uniting our people no matter what culture they are from into one nation under God will we be strong again. I am 78 years old, he has my vote and I talk to all I know and give them sites to look up for theirselfs. I believe he will be able to unite our country as well as have other counties respect.

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SadStateOfAffairs — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:42:47 GMT

Excellent Job Democrats! What a great showing for Barack. Now is the time to scrutinize the canidates. Who can accomplish the tasks ahead? I have long been a Clinton fan. Still am. However, when Barack emerged as a viable canidate I took him to heart. He's inspiring, brillant, articulate, fresh and a walking contradiction. He's black. He's white. Muslim schooling. Catholic schooling. Law professor. Politician. Does this give him a better insight into the diverse lives of Americans? Or does his diversity make it impossible to make decisions? I know I certainly do not have enough history on Barack to make the most important decision an American can make. Which is honoring a canidate with our vote. He brings us promises of hope, change, dreams and unity. I did not see unity in South Carolina. I saw a great divide.

But who is he really? Do we know yet? Probably for me, in watching him navigate the difficult political landscape, it came down to one issue. His inability to make a very difficult decision. A vote on whether or not to define the Iranian Republican Gaurd as a Terrorist Organization. He voted "present" which is his right to do. It was a complicated vote and politically explosive. It was a defining moment for me. I don't want a politician who is unable/unwilling to make the hard decisions. If you make a wrong decision, it can be corrected. If you make the right decision you can build on it. If you make no decision, you neither move forward nor backward. So, my question is, "how can you bring about change when you refuse to take a stand"? Making no decicions is in my view....cowardly. When those decisions involve our men and women fighting in Iraq it is crucial that our politicians do everything they can to protect them. So, this non-vote by Barack was pivitol in my assesment of him. I enjoy watching Barack. But, I want to watch him for a few more years. Let him get seasoned. Get comfortable with him. I hope my .02 of input is taken with an open mind. In this volitale world we now live in, I know I am not willing to place my faith in "hopes and dreams and promises of a new tomorrow". I want realities, proven track records and someone who has demonstrated the ability to take stances even when they are not popular. Yes, I am a Clinton fan to be sure. They have done great things for America. Life was good, peaceful under their stewardship. I'm just not willing to "roll the dice" and "hope and dream" that things will change. I will save that for another day.

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Darren Moore, Georgia — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:50:12 GMT

Ted Kennedy is going to endorse Barack. Notice the trend of establishment Democrats going to Obama.
1) Obama is bringing back the Democratic hope and inspiration.
2)Clintons have been making enemies even in the Democratic party for years. Obama is smart to stick to his message about unity, because these guys are all about divisiveness.

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FELISA CHATTANOOGA TN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:55:52 GMT

even if the clintons manage to win the nomination, they will losed the race if they continue with their racist tactics

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Michael Magrisi, Henderson, NV — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:33:13 GMT

The man is a brilliant beacon of hope and inspiration not for red states or blue states, but the UNITED STATES - This man is a TRUE uniter. Absolutely moved to tears, yelling at the TV screen like I'm watching a football game when he spoke last night. I am 44, white and middle class - and have never been so inspired to get involved. If Hillary wins, we will simply remain in the bitter partisanship culture that has rendered our government powerless to address so many important issues - GO BARACK....

YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!

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Wendy PA — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:36:54 GMT

A great president needs to be able to do more than give a great speech and give everyone the chills.

Think carefully before you vote. Once it's cast, you can't take it back.

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Heartlight 3, Maui, Hawaii — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:41:36 GMT

I don't know if anyone has noticed, but what is happening in Washington is a political situation where if one party has an idea, the other party does whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't happen. What Obama is talking about is bringing both sides together to consider ideas and policies and come up with something that both sides can get behind. That is what he means by old politics and new politics and bringing people together. That is his talent and if you look behind the rhetoric and spin, that is what he has been doing. All of you that are so vocal about all the things that are wrong with him, if you look you'll see that when he talks to people, they want to come together and make things happen. People need to be willing to work together or we will never recover from the polarization and gridlock that politics has become these last 15 years or so. I remember when it wasn't like this. It needs to change or we will lose our democracy and our standing in the world. If we give him a chance, Obama might just be able to inspire and direct that change.

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P. Walker, Memphis, TN — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:46:09 GMT

Barack Obama is a candidate that speaks to what he is for.
The rest speak to what they are against.
Barack Obama tells us it is O.K. to believe.
The rest tell us it is all a fairy tale.
Barack Obama tells each of us to stop pointing our fingers and to get busy as individuals putting the "I Can" back into American, so we as a nation united can stand shoulder to shoulder and say; "Yes, We Can!".
The rest tell us that to be American we must continue to point our fingers at one another and further the gridlock that is killing our nation.
Barack Obama is the future of our United States of America.
The rest is the continuation of the division and polarization of the communities and states that are part of a nation.
The folks in the countryside have heard the message.
It is time the cynics in the cities heard it as well.
We can only hope that cynicism does not prevail in this era when the politics of old can give way to the politics of the future.
Divide, disillusion & defeat. That is what the rest want to provide us.
It is time for the era of courage, commitment, candor & competence that is the campaign of Barack Obama.
It is time for Barack Obama.

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Masood Beg , Michigan — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:48:52 GMT

I waited for Obama's victory speech and was really moved. If Americans give him a chance then there is a possibility of change which will make America the country people love and respect all over world.

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Chris, San Jose, Ca — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:02:01 GMT

As a 55 year old white woman, I never envisioned a time when I would turn my back on the first viable female candidate for presidency. Obama has turned my head since the first interview I heard and I have been a huge supporter since. I started working at his local headquarters, sport a bumper sticker and am doing everything I can to spread the word. I have not believed in a politician like this since I supported Robert Kennedy, way back

Go Obama!!!

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Joe Brown — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:23:21 GMT

Obama is not inspiring to me. He complained of racism and yet lived in Hawaii where he would have or should have or does know that racism against white schoolchildren is widespread.

He is playing the race card.

Asians are subject to racism by blacks when they are alone or outnumbered.

Please think carefully about race when you vote.
Signed,
An Asian

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JT, Texas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:34:10 GMT

Emerald Falcon,

Edwards for VP? Lets see, he couldn't carry the state in which he was born, and in the prior general election he couldn't carry the state in which he lived. I would suggest Obama look in another direction.

Jason - St. Louis,

I agree, I would love to see what is in that pie in the sky before I take a bite of it!

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NinaK — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:01:56 GMT

Y'all do realize that Obama is not the Second Coming, and that he's just a politician, right?
Don't let your emotions leave your brain behind. Clinton is the best choice we've had in the last three elections, hands down, and has the opportunity to lead this great nation with more than just over-the-top speech.
Chris, Portland, OR
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Did I miss something in the last THREE elections in which "Hillary is the best choice"? I don't recall Hillary running against any candidates in ANY of the last three elections. Let's see, it was, Bill Clinton for a second term (did Hillary run against Bill?), George W. Bush (last two elections). Hillary is a candidate now and she definitely is NOT the best choice. She has NO class, integrity, honesty, or good judgement, and is definitely NOT a leader. Bill and Hillary are big liars; they distort things, they use slash-and-burn tactics and are a disgrace to our democratic process and our nation.

Some overwhelming difference between Mr. Obama and Hillary (Bill) Clinton are:

Mr. Obama not only delivers a powerful speech of unity and hope, HE IS POWERFUL!

Hillary and Bill) deliver devisive, mean-spirited speeches and WANT POWER!

The Clintons critized Mr. Obama when he said, what if President Kennedy had looked at the moon and said, no, it too far, we cannot put men on the moon. And again, when he talked about Martin Luther King, what if MLK had said during the civil rights movement, no, all of you go home, we cannot do this. The Clintons said Mr. Obama should be ashamed of himself for comparing himself to these two great men. (When in fact, that is NOT what Mr. Obama did). Now we have Caroline Kennedy endorsing Mr. Obama with her awesome and, yes, POWERFUL" words, "A PRESIDENT LIKE MY FATHER". Caroline is President Kennedy's daughter and she recognizes the likenesses between her dad and Mr. Obama. Who best to make that distinction? Thank you Caroline!!

I believe Hillary and Bill just lost the votes of American citizens ages 60+.

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!! YES, WE CAN!! OBAMA 08!!