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Joe Condo, McLean, VA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:37:01 GMT

New Rasmussen poll in CA has Obama within 3 points of Clinton -- basically a tie, given the margin of error. Other straws in the wind for Super Tuesday: Obama and Clinton are tied in CT, and he has come up fast to within 6 in MA. All these polls follow Omaba's SC victory but precede Edwards's dropping out, but there's definitely a trend here.

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tom from Princeton NJ — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:38:04 GMT

I want to vote Demo. I really do... But, can the Donkey make it any more difficult? Really, Obama?!?! Hillary?!?! This is the best you have...

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Just a Thought from a 30-something "child" — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:55:15 GMT

J. Merle, Frankie, Patty, and others,
Quite frankly, I must say I was amazed to read the immature and hateful commentary you stooped to yesterday. It's so ironic that you love to throw around "childish" and "immature" epithets when your own posts echo the emotional level of a two-year-old. You may not like it that everyone doesn't think precisely like you but that does not mean they're "immature." Your posts betray your hate and your patronizing attitude. It'd be nice if we could all elevate our rhetoric a bit.

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Democrat Bob — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:03:11 GMT

I don't know what changed but Sen. Obama and his campaign has taken a real nasty turn.

Let's get back to talking about Health Care and the Economy - not the negative attacks that I heard from him at his Denver event.

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Independent in CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:25:16 GMT

Some people feel Obama needs to be more able to take what the Republican's would throw at him in a fall contest. When Edwards left he mentioned something about being tough enough to get the White house - some feel this refers to Obama - since he has often taken the high road and not responded to charges - a tactic that has meant the end of the road for past Democratic campaigns.

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Feb. 5th Past vs. Future — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:27:06 GMT

Feb. 5th will be the most important day in my generations history.

We can choose to change the way things have been and select Obama. Or stick with the status quo and take the Clinton's.

I feel McCain wins the general against the Clinton's because of his crossover appeal.

Obama beats McCain for the same reason and Iraq!

No Clinton Dynasty!!!

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juan,ft lauderdale, fl — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:34:37 GMT

Tom from Princeton N.J.-Are you kidding me? You want to vote Democratic but seriously questioning HRC and/or Obama. The GOP is offering someone who questions evolution, a rich businessman born privileged along with a dad who was governor, and a 72 y/o so-called straight-talker/maverick who will continue to bankrupt us into oblivion inorder to continue to fight a war that is based solely on corporate/U.S CONTROL OF OIL reserves in the middleeast so we can continue to drive our SUV'S. The Gop has given us nothing but massive debt whereby the Chinese are holding our bank notes, recession, grumbling infrastructures, Afganistan slowly but surely returning to Taliban control and a nuclear Pakistan in shambles. It should be a no-brainer Tom on what party to vote for.

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Independent in Missouri — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:36:55 GMT

As an Independent I wanted to vote for the Democrate this year. however, I can not vote for a co-President of the Clintons. Bill has shown his true colors of running Hillary when it gets bad. He may have backed off this week but only for a while as well as the press is back to being nice to him. I will vote for either Obama or McCain. Let's hope one of them gets to the final 2.

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:49:31 GMT

I will vote for either Obama or McCain. Let's hope one of them gets to the final 2.
Independent in Missouri (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 10:36 AM)
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You should read the post immediately above your post for the answer to your quandary. Juan makes an excellant point and case for any democrat who feels that if Obama is not the nominee, they will vote republican.

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Anthony — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:49:42 GMT

We as Democrats must stick together, Even though I am a Obama supporter I would still vote for Hillary if she won the nomination. We just can't afford another republican in office right now. It isnt amazing that the republicans are fighting over the surge in Irag and how it is working and how they plan to keep spending there. Think about it. they lead us to a war that should have never been fought. Let us as Democrats stop fighting each other. I like the Clintons but I am worried about them not been able to get anything done because of the fact the republicans hate them so much. They have always said that the republicans have a conspiracy against them. It is just tooooooo much bad blood

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TEC-SPRING-TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:59:10 GMT

juan,ft lauderdale, fl, the goal is to continue to drive that bug SUV at any cost and despite grumbling infrastructures. The bigger SUV the better because you can cross rivers without a bridge.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:01:56 GMT

Anydoby notice a TREND ?
It's called MOMENTUM
Thank you Ted Kennedy !!

California Democratic Primary
Tuesday, February 5 | Delegates at Stake: 370

Polling Data
Poll Date Sample Clinton Obama Edwards Spread
Rasmussen 01/29 - 01/29 LV 43 40 9 Clinton +3.0
SurveyUSA 01/27 - 01/27 LV 49 38 9 Clinton +11.0
Pol/CNN/LAT 01/23-01/27 LV 49 32 14 Clinton +17.0
USA Tod/Gallup 01/23-01/26 47 35 10 Clinton +12.0
Field 01/14-01/20 LV 39 27 10 Clinton +12.0
PPIC 01/13-01/20 543 LV 43 28 11 Clinton +15.0

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Nancy Kaplan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:05:05 GMT

Could we please stop referring to Super Tuesday as Tsunami Tuesday? It was just two years ago this past December 26 that a REAL tsunami killed more than 200,000 people in shoreline areas bordering the Indian Ocean. I feel it trivializes that immense human tragedy (in what I'm sad to say is a very typical self-absorbed American way) to use the word "tsunami" as a supposedly clever tagline for a presidential primary, even given the large number of states that are holding their primaries on the same day. I vote to return to the phrase "Super Tuesday" ASAP.

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justanotherdummycrat, Tout Creek, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:05:56 GMT

new sienna poll lists clinton with a 17 point edge in CA and icreasing her CT lead to 16 as well as a 21 point edge in MA and beleive it or not clinton is behind by 2 pts in obama's home state of Ill. all of these polls are pre-edwards removing himself from the race which certainly bodes well for clinton sopporters...stay tuned for any increases in these numbers as we move closer to tuesday

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Susan, MASS — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:07:42 GMT

Of course the Boston Globe is liberal...they are not going to say anything good about Romney.

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niceguyeddy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:13:00 GMT

the bottom line is this people obama-kennedy-kerry loses to mccain no matter who the VP is....the only candidate who comes close to clinton is romney and he's not gonna make it anyway.....if you want a dem in the whitehouse then come down off of your high horses and vote clinton so we can start rebuilding this country again...all of obama's racial tactics are starting to get old and the american people are seeing through that stuff now watch the polls people!!!

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Leslie, Lawrenceburg, Indiana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:16:27 GMT

To Tom from Princeton - Is that the best you have?

No, the best we have is John Edwards but since he is not a woman or a minority he didn't have a chance in hell. (No, I am not a racist and I am a woman) John Edwards "suspended" his campaign. I sure wish he'd come back because he was and still is the best candidate for the Democratic Party and this country.

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Lynne, LR,AR — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:18:39 GMT

ONE OF THE MANY REASONS NOT TO VOTE FOR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.
ARTICLES FROM YESTERDAY FROM THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE -REZCO AND HIS BUDDY OBAMA -

Here are some more articles regarding Obama and Rezco
from the Chicago Tribune - John Kass 1/30/08
FOR BETTER OR WORSE, REZKO STARS IN OBAMA PRODUCTION-
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-kass_30jan30,0,6143989.column

Oh and here is another one from Eric Zorn- BARACK OBAMA GIVES THE TONY REZKO STORY THE LIFE IT HAS
Eric Zorn - January 31, 2008
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-zorn_31jan31,0,6228393.column

Obama supporters this stuff is today and recent and has not yet been explained but the Tribune is on the story, just read it for yourself.
Don't you think the Clinton Campaign knows every thing about this Rezco stuff that is out there to know at this time - Yes I hope it does get brought up again tonight-Senator Clinton will eat his lunch - This is about Obama and Rezco.
Bill Clintons Foundation is about just that HIS CLINTON FOUNDATION - and he did nothing wrong anyway,THAT IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT, He raises millions and millions for the poor and underpriveleged and that is exactly how he does it, but it is not about Senator Clinton- Different story here with Obama and Rezco.
Obama is a crooked politician from Chicago with a lot of baggage not to mention a house practically paid for by favors to the now "Jailed Rezco" who is a member of the "Nation of Islam" as is Louis Farrakhan who Obama's racist church supports.
The Tribune reporters are all over this - just read it for yourself and Obama will be exposed.

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thomas, FLA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:24:26 GMT

Joe Condo - The CNN/politico poll has Clinton up by 17% in California.
What about that - She is still ahead in an average of all the polls by almost 12%

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Joshua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:25:42 GMT

California means nothing compared to the total combination of states whether they vote for Clinton or Obama, who ever gets the most votes, and it's not contested by closeness of delegates that person should leave the race. Personally though Mr. Obama does not represent me. He speaks in generalities and has no substance to be credible, he has no experience just Oprah on his back feeding him money. Just because you can speak well and your black doesn't constitute you should be the Democratic nominee. You have to have ideals, morals and conviction and most importantly a real plan to fix the state of the economy and our foreighn policy nightmare. May the best man or women win the nomination.

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obamawatch, LA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:29:41 GMT

Can we really elect a President who will be our commander in chief who refuses to wear an American flag lapel pin because his patriotism is shown in his ideas? What's that?! Senator Obama refused to wear one which is shared in an interview with ABC News. Sorry, but if it's such a little thing, why doesn't he pin one on? I'll have problems voting for Senator Obama.

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Chris Portland, OR — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:30:07 GMT

"Feb. 5th will be the most important day in my generations history. "

It sure is, so you better not blow it by voting for inexperience and self-righteousness!! REAL change comes with the 1st feamle president!

Hillary '08

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Josh, Harleysville, PA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:30:22 GMT

This whole idea of a two party system is fundamentally broken. We Americans are getting only two choices for President each year and both of those choices are relatively the same. We need to change the way we elect out President, we need to stop disfranchising state's by taking there delegates. i.e. Florida & Michigan

We seriously need real change and need to stop being force feed rejects from Washington.

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Joshua, Pennsylvania — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:33:43 GMT

Obama is a known and admitted drug user, do we need this kind of person as a role model in Washington, aren't we all tired of morally corrupt politician's

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j fl — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:47:27 GMT

If you want to see the different polls from all the polling places, all averaged together, look on realclearpolitics. And NO, Obama is not that close to Hillary in California or Connecticut. She still has a double digit lead in most states except Illinois and Georgia.

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pat huntington ny — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:51:06 GMT

I am voting for Hillary in NY's primary. But if Obama is the nominee, I am voting for him. I am a loyal Democrat and will not jump ship and vote for sleezy repuke. Any one who does that will get what they deserve if the repuke does in fact win in November...and what will they get..it's too scary to type in the post.

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Nema, Washington DC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:52:46 GMT

Everyone backing Clinton seems to be missing the elephant in the room: Clinton is a gamble for the general election. Obama is not. What Obama does that Clinton does not is bring traditional red states into play for the Democratic party. The dems are going to win CA and NY no matter who's running. Obama can and will be competitive in traditional red states like, for instance, Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana and Missouri. Clinton will not win these states - with her, we are looking at a repeat of how the electoral process worked out in 2000 and 2004.

If Clinton is nominated, she'll be the unifying force for the Republican party. Obama has played his politics MUCH smarter. And, as a final note, John McCain beats Hilary Clinton in EVERY national poll conducted thus far. Obama beats McCain in one poll and is tied with McCain in the recent Wall Street Journal Poll - which, by no coincidence, has McCain beating Clinton in the general.

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He'sgoingdown, USA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:54:19 GMT

ROMNEY, GO AFTER MCCAIN! NEVER ALLOW HIM TO TALK OVER THE TOP OF YOU. MCCAIN IS SO COCKY RIGHT NOW, HE'S ONE STEP AWAY FROM TRIPPING OVER HIS INFLATED EGO. THE COMMENTATOR SAID HE CAME IN WITH A FULL HEAD OF STEAM! HIS HEAD IS FULL OF HOT AIR THAT'S FOR SURE! MCCAIN IS SO STUPID AND SPEAKS SOOOO SLOWLY BECAUSE HE CAN'T THINK OF WORDS TO SAY! ROMNEY FINISH HIM OFF AND TEAR HIS DISHONEST LIBERAL PERSONALITY APART FOR THE REST OF US. EXPOSE HIS SLIMY TRAITS. DRIVE HIM TO REGISTER AS THE DEMOCRAT HE REALLY IS. HE'S SUCH A SLEEZEBAG. READING THE NEWS TODAY AND LISTENING TO THE NEWS, THE TIDE HAS TURNED ON HIM. HIS ARROGANT ATTITUDE LAST NIGHT TURNED MOST EVERYBODY AGAINST HIM. THEY'RE SORRY THEY VOTED FOR HIM! THIS ELECTION'S NOT OVER YET. MCCAIN PUT HIMSELF IN THE COFFIN LAST NIGHT. NAIL IT SHUT FOR HIM MITT!

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justanotherdummycrat, Trout Creek, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:56:53 GMT

hey joe condo obama won't even carry illinois... with the margin for error she's actually ahead in the latest strathern poll, so what does that tell you? there is actually a real trend here and with the edwards exit the obama-kennedy-kerry group is floundering...time for a new strategy?? wait and see what the edwards fallout brings....could be ugly tuesday landslides!!!

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Chicago — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:08:22 GMT

Just to let you know...I find it hard to get to "First Read" from the MSNBC homepage. When I type in the search box, it takes me to unrelated links. Sometimes, it's faster to go to an outside blog (Huff Post, Politico, etc.) and find the "first read" story there. Other than that-- keep up the good work.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:25:59 GMT

Billary, be afraid
be VERY AFRAID

From Campaign Diaries:

In Connecticut, in Clinton's backyard, a Rasmussen poll shows Clinton and Obama tied at 40%. The poll was entirely conducted on Sunday, the day after Obama's SC victory, and it has John Edwards at 11%. Clinton can hardly afford to lose one of the states of the Tri-State Area, so she better pay special attention to Connecticut. No previous poll confirms that this primary is heading towards a toss-up, but it fits with the narrative of Obama's rise....'

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j fl — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:27:21 GMT

Im going to vote for the candidate who is the most thoughtful and intelligent, the toughest but also has the ability to be flexible,the candidate who will fight for democratic issues and beliefs AND the person who has the biggest b---- to beat the republican attack machine...that would be Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:32:37 GMT

Joshua, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: '...Just because you can speak well and your black doesn't constitute you should be the Democratic nominee...'

Another typical Clinton supporter

Just because your (sic) black, huh ?
Beautical...

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The Mirror — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:34:59 GMT

Joshua,
Just because you're a woman doesn't mean you should be the Democratic nominee.

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Anne, Chester, NJ — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:38:42 GMT

How could Kerry back Obama without Obama unbundling himself from George Haywood, Jared Abbruzzese, AVI Pharma, Swift Boat Supporters,...

Obama's senate website still posts his work on avian flu in 2005 at the time he owned AVI pharma stock bought by an investment manager suggested by George Haywood who also invested in AVI. And he doesn't explain how avian flu became an Illinois issue, or how he came to realize he needed to sell these investments.

But trust his judgment to lead our country!

You need to earn our trust in your judgment Barack.

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Voice of Reason — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:39:51 GMT

DEMOCRATS:

Please THINK -- a vote for Hillary = a vote for Mc Cain. Why? Hillary CANNOT BEAN MC CAIN in the general election. Fair or unfair, she simply carries too much baggage to attract Independents and Undecided voters. Plus she motivates Evangelicals to vote, which they may not be as likely to do otherwise.

Obama attracts swing voters and Independents. DEMOCRATS WILL NOT TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE WITHOUT SWING AND INDEPENDENT VOTERS. If Dems want to win, they MUST VOTE FOR OBAMA. Think. Think. Think.

Dem victory '08 with Obama. It's the only way.

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:52:54 GMT

Hillary will win California! Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

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Sharon stone — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:59:26 GMT

Barack Hussein Obama is not who you people think he is. A man of great speech and charisma. There are many that do not trust him, but its not politically correct to admit it.

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Chris Penn — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:17:31 GMT

joe condo buddy, you cant look at just one poll-rassmusen, all others put her on average 12% ahead.sorry.

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Independent in CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:18:42 GMT

Lynne, LR,AR (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:18 AM)

Lynne - what is the Deal with Using Obama's middle name? You don't like him some of us do - move on - you are boring us!

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Chris Penn — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:19:52 GMT

Obama will win only four states for sure-Iowa and SC(already won), Illinois and Georgia. Thats all folks.

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California Insider, California — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:21:36 GMT

I think people need to understand certain elements of California before they start making these grand statments about Obama's entry into the state. (Disclosure, im a Clinton supporter. GO HILLARY!)

First, CA started voting a while back, first in December with Ballots to Service Members and then Absentee Ballots in early January. This was when Clinton's lead was much higher and the proportion of Californian's who vote Absentee is decently is high that it has definately benefited her more than Obama.

Also, i think a lot of people overestimate Ted's endorsement, with resepct to the Latino community here. The problem with their strategy is that the Obama campaign seems to want to use Ted to gain Latino support. But this wont work terribly well because the younger latino groups don't really know Ted's historical significance as an icon. They may know of John and Robert but dont necessarily understand the significance outside of what they may have been told in school and by parents. I dont think Ted's endorsement will help the campaign much there. Further, the Latinos who do understand Ted and the Kennedy name are the older groups who are already strong Clinton supporters, so i doubt there will be strong movement there.

Additionaly, the Democrats in CA's vast Central Valley are far less liberal than the rest of California. They are likely to be more turned away from Obama's leftist stance on issues and more comfortable with Clinton's.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:31:13 GMT

It's kind of embarrassing that Barack only has one shady friend for his detracters to harp on, compared to the buckets load of shady crooks all the other candidates have in their pasts. Gee, is Barack crooked enough to be an American President?

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Laura Bodine, San Diego,CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:48:43 GMT

Dear American,
Wake up! This election is a horrible mess. It should not be about a woman president, a black president, an old war hero or religon. It should be about what America needs and needs NOW! Someone to lead and manage this country. Help get our jobs back,our paychecks,get jobs back in America...on our soil. Make it affordable for companies to do business HERE! I lost a 20 year job with a bankrupt airline..my retirement and health benefits. If we wait any longer to fix things...many others will too. We need to stop using cheap foreign labor...figure out how to make America work again. This is no small job people. We do need a manager for this country...the man for the job is Mitt Romney. Sorry if you don't feel the same way...but right now you better think quick and fast. Why should it matter who the Kennedy's endorse or any other endorsement from some official. They have money and I guarentee they will still have a job. Will you? Will you be able to keep your home? Buy fuel? Feed your kids? Pets? It happenesd to me real fast...it hurts. The media is a mess. Educate yourself on the issues that need to be dealt with now...or we're in for a real bad ride into the future.

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Sara, Williamsburg, VA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:29:38 GMT

Just saw a LA reporter on MSNBC say that he was told that "internal polls" in CA show an even race between Obama and Hillary!! WOW!! If this swing to Obama continues for the next five days, it will be a great night for us Obama fans!!

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Montana in Montana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:01:09 GMT

I am voting democrat no matter what, but I am still on the fence about which candidate I would like to see get it. I have always been a Clinton supporter and I think that Hillery could get it done. (If the republicans will allow it, like a previous post said...bad blood and all.) There is something about Obama that I have always liked, even when no one knew who he was I was a fan. (And it isn't just because we both like the same football team..joke people don't get riled up.) I like that he is liberal and has the right idea on many policies, it is time that we have someone young, fresh, and INTELLIGENT leading this country. I just hope that whoever gets the nominee kicks the *&$# out of the republicans.

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Faith — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:09:38 GMT

Democrat Bob, you can not believe everything you hear!

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Brenda Boston, MA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:33:01 GMT

Wow! This explains alot...Rupert Murdoch, controlling shareholder of the News Corp, owner of the NY post and Fox News endorsed Obama. Apparently he endorsed Bush and Reagan too?

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Antonio, Boston MA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:46 GMT

The real question if you are a democrat is this: Can Obama win the general election if he is nominated as the democratic presedential nominee. Because if there is any doubt that he can, hiliary should be the choice of every democratic voter. The thing is for bad or worse we know what the clintons are about, I like Obama, but I am not sure what he really has to offer, thus I go with the devil I know, instead of the one i am unsure about.