Obama camp downplaying expectations

Grace Adams, Hickory, N.C. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:11:53 GMT

Please join in on the conversation. Major Town Hall meeting "tonight" 9 p.m. e.s.t. on Hallmark channel or go to hillaryclinton.com

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Phillip West, San Francisco, Ca. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:15:05 GMT

Now it's time to check this out. Tonight on the Hallmark channel or go to hillaryclinton.com, for the National Town Meeting. 9 p.m.-- e.s.t.

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MM — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:15:17 GMT

Why is Obama gaining ground? Because he rambles incessantly about change without discussing what he proposes to change, other than to work with republicans? Because the media tells voters that he is the candidate of chage, wihtout even asking what he proposes to change? Why won't Hillary's campaign critic him for this? It is as if everyone is afraid to ask him to provide substance. Why?

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Jeff, Austin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:15:40 GMT

Hard to believe they need to play this card, when all the momentum is on their side.

Sen. Barack Obama has erased Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead among Democrats nationally, according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll out Monday. The two are in a virtual tie, with Obama at 49 percent and Clinton at 46 percent.

The survey represents a dramatic turnaround in the race from a few months ago when Clinton had a significant edge over Obama.

With 1681 delegates up for grab, what Candidate do you believe will accumulate the most delegates on Super Tuesday?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1693

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Geoff in BRooklyn — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:17:10 GMT

IT IS WORTH REMEMBERING that even though an Obama upset now seems possible (and even exciting to some of us in the media) it would STILL be a HUGE upset. Even the fact that he is CLOSE to Hilary post-Feb 5th would be a HUGE achievement. COmpare it to what McCain achieved in 2000, or Bradley in 2000, or Jerry Brown in his underdog battles. Obama's success should be measured against those more analogous struggles of the up-and-comer vs. the establishment, presumptive nominee. If Obama remains close after Feb 5th, then the battle continues. IF he wins CA and/or has MORE delegates than Hilary, then she will likely have to drop out. What would be her argument to stay in? Thus, even if she holds onto CA and wins a bare majority of delegates she is STILL haning on by a thread. 2% more Obama votes in NH and she'd already be gone. My two cents...

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iowan — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:18:20 GMT

Uh, sorry, I don't get the Grandma channel. If it ain't been said already, it's not gonna be said at 9 tonite.

With apologies to my mom, who I welcome to watch the channel. My vote, and my kids', will cancel hers plus two.

HRC needs to step aside with dignity. See Edwards, John. Also, look for his endorsement Wednesday.

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John in la — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:19:40 GMT

HELLO! what about the absentee ballots? alot of people have been casting their votes since december!

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Al, KS — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:22:52 GMT

Only the most political diehards will watch the delgate race...sad to say. Most people who watch the race tomorrow night, will watch for the checkmarks as each state is declared for one candidate or the other. The perception of the true winner will be based on media reports tomorrow night and in the days following. Headlines such as "Clinton Wins California" will have a much bigger impact than "Clinton and Obama Tie In Delegates in California". Remember Nevada? Clinton won the total vote, Obama won the delegate count. Nowhere have I heard that Obama won Nevada...but in reality he did. If the media can hold off, and reserve their comments (biased one way or the other) citing the delegate count instead of the total vote, then maybe we will know the true winner, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Sarah — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:56:09 GMT

"Why won't Hillary's campaign critic him for this? It is as if everyone is afraid to ask him to provide substance. Why?"

As opposed to Hillary Clinton claiming she has 35 years of experience? The woman is 60 years old. Subtract 35 and you realize her "35 years of experience" begins when she was 25 and in law school!

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Chuck Bttar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:57:22 GMT

Obama as the change canidate-----with Ole Ted Kennedy by his side???? Strange!!! 100 + "present" votes as a state senator, when you are elected to vote on bills....stand for something.....he was smart...no scrutiny of his record.....Simply NOT READY

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John, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:01:37 GMT

There is a movement in this country - its best to get on board now, but if you want to wait a few more weeks, that's cool too. This is a very important election; it's about taking back the white house and establishing a new United States of America, where party lines and state colors don't exist. Where political polarization and discouraging voter turnout are things of the past. If you'd like a candidate who can reach out to Republicans as fellow Americans, not partisan opponents, look no further than Barack Obama - a new America. Change happens, out with the old and in with the new... America that is! <--- this from a kid who grew up in the backwoods of the south with a Nascar dad.

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Blaine — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:04:20 GMT

Obama will win California tomorrow. Don't know about the mail-ins, but he wins tomorrow by at least 6 pts.

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gene britton — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:08:06 GMT

It looks like Clinton wins tomorrow. She will pick up a 1000 delegates and with the previous number and the super delegates she will be within a hand full , which we will take care of that when Texas, Ohio and Pa. vote and we will take her over the mark.

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Tasha, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:08:13 GMT

Wow, is that the sound of defeat! The Obama camp is trying to lower expectations as Hillary will be the winner tomorrow.

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Tom, Fairfield, CT — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:09:48 GMT

I'll say it now first: even if Barack Obama pulls off a huge upset and gains MORE delegates than Hillary tomorrow, this race is far from over. It is just one gaffe or smoking gun (on either campaign's part) away from a total reversal.

Check out the blog Power to the People to talk some more.

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MG, St. Louis, Mo. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:10:47 GMT

Hey MM and all the rest of you who say he has no plans. Go to Obama's web site and see all his detailed proposale many of which have been announced long before Clintons. Also where have you been...haven't you been listening to every debate and read every article that states that the differences in Obama's and Clinton's proposals are very close to eachother. Please do your homework before you spout your untrue generalizations!

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Voice of Reason — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:10:59 GMT

Remember, it's all about November.

A vote for Hillary = a vote for McCain. If Hillary is the nominee, McCain is president. Why? She simply cannot get the Independent or Swing voters. Too much baggage, fair or not.

Obama, on the other hand, has wide, crossover appeal and can get those coveted Independent and swing voters -- which are necessary and key to a White House victory.

Vote Obama in your primary or caucus if you want something other than the same ol' Republicanism for another four years.

Think. Think November strategy. Vote Obama.

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Wm., Schererville, IN — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:19:20 GMT

This is starting to sound more and more like the Clean Gene people of 1968, who decided to sit out, and gave us Nixon. Be careful what you wish for. Don't pretend that somehow Obama is so cloaked in virtue, that his nomination will heal all wounds and a larger, more energized party will emerge. The fight is still in Ohio and Florida. Dems already get 90 percent of the AA vote, and that still isn't enough to carry southern states.

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Nick W. St. Louis, MO — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:20:30 GMT

I'm sorry; I'm reading a post by "MM" saying Obama hasn't said how he will get change - that is not true. How cynical are people these days when the word change, which means something new and/or a shift in conventional thinking, becomes something he has to prove he can do and how? Isn’t any new president change? That is why Hillary isn’t attacking him for this, because she understands that even if she isn’t elected, when Bush leaves office there will be change! How can we ignore the definition of the word and make it a political talking point? When I watched him stump the other day he mentioned several ways in which he would make change including a plan to eliminate the income tax for seniors who make a certain amount of money (I don't remember the figure so I won't pretend to), he will give students who do some form of community service a 4000 dollar tax credit every year they are enrolled, he will leave Iraq in a safe and organized way, he will create a universal healthcare plan by the end of his first term, he'd be the first black president, he'd talk with foreign leaders friendly or not, and he has said he would eliminate the Bush tax cuts for the rich. I could continue on with plenty more examples of change but I don’t think I have to. Any candidate on the democratic side and even republican side will bring forth some form of change so that argument has to fall short. If you have any questions on his issues and how he plans to address then why don’t you do some of your own research? The information is out there on how he plans to implement change AND WE WILL GET THE CHANGE WE WANT WHEN WE TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE!

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Kevin B, PA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:22:02 GMT

Hey! Don't knock the Hallmark channel! I'm a 34 year old male that happens to be a closet "Little House" fan. The Hallmark Channel is the only station that I can find it on.

Honestly, I don't see this event helping her in any way. The only people that will tune in are people that are already voting for her. It doesn't have the same appeal as seeing a candidate in person. Even I would go listen to her speak if she was in my area, just out of couriousity. However, I would travel several hours to go see Obama speak.

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Ollie McMillan, Sammamish WA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:22:14 GMT

Can I ask for a clarification on something? this quote from your post "That said, after playing with the delegate math a bit, a 100-delegate difference might be setting the bar a little too low." does this infer that you believe he is being too optomistic? or overly optomistic? I'm just confused as to the "bar being set too low".

Also, I believe Barack is our best hope for a win in November. I agree with most that say Hillary will do one unfortunate thing, unite the Republican party. Barack takes from the middle and they will have a hard time fighting him.

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Barbara, Elk Grove, CA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:22:26 GMT

Obama pulling in the larger number of delegates after Super Tuesday will be a big blow for the Clinton campaign. But even if he does not, just the mere impart of the two running in this race makes for good television and for debatable conversations. More young people are tunning into the election talks. A woman and a Black man running for the highest office, and either could be the Democratic nomination is history in our life time. The question, however, is where will they rank should either of them take the nomination and run up against a McCain? I don't think either will have a major hurdle against anyone but McCain on the Republican side. Could the long-awaited upset be upset by the Republican nominee? Great possibility there?

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hilary, Newport, RI — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:22:53 GMT

I don't understand why commentators don't correct either Hillary or her campaign workers when she says she "won" Michigan. They let those statements pass. Why did her name remain on the ballot when both Edwards and Obama took theirs off and respected the Party's decision? With none of them allowed to campaign either in Michigan or in Florida, those votes are totally flawed. And Hillary is on record as agreeing that those primaries should not part of the picture - that is before NH.

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Vincent in KC — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:27:59 GMT

Ok I will get in trouble with the under 30 crowd for this but here goes. It is best for Obama to look like he is behind in the polls. If the youth vote thinks they need to show up to win they will. In N.H. they figured he had it won and did not come out in numbers like in Iowa or S.C.. If they think he has it won they go to the bars instead of the booth. Remember they are a very hard group to poll so their numbers are not reflected well.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:36:06 GMT

Vincent in KC (Sent Monday, February 04, 2008 4:27 PM)

Hey, Youth Vote! (who ever the hell that is) Read this guys post and know which candidate's campaign considers you to be naive slackers that they are hoping to God they don't have to worry about. It's yours to take.

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kj, Dallas, TX — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:39:02 GMT

If you really want to know what this movement is about, then check out the UCLA rally for Sen. Obama that aired on yesterday (If c-span isn't repeating it, then go to You Tube). We Americans are tired of lies, scandals, corruption, lobbyists, and big business taking advantage of the middle-class and the poor. Sen. Obama is a brilliant, strong, and brave man with policies that will work for the American people for a change. We're no longer interested in politicians who are only in it for themselves and the lobbyists. We (the American people) are taking our country back! OBAMA, 2008- YES WE CAN!!!!

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Raul Ibanez Oklahoma city OK — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:40:43 GMT

I agree with Vincent in KC. The current youn voters need be nudged into the voting booth by way of thinking there vote is necessary for thier candidate to win other wise they will simply assume it is won a find something else to do with thier time. With that being said if you are reading this and feel like I do that the only way the Democratic party will win in November is for Obama to win the primary please vote...no excuses.

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Dave Ludwig, Nogales Arizona — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:41:11 GMT

Let me make a prediction. Hillary will win by about 500 to 600 delegates. Even if her margin is that great, the media will spin it as a great Obama victory because he was up against the mighty Clinton political machine. Every time I turn on Chris Mathews, I give another 10 bucks to Hillary. --Shad0w

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Eric, NY, NY — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:42:01 GMT

SurveyUSA numbers showing much different race.

24 hours till votes are counted in the California Democratic Primary, Hillary Clinton appears to fend-off a late charge from Barack Obama, 53% Clinton, 41% Obama, according to SurveyUSA's 12th pre-primary tracking poll. Other pollsters show the contest closer. In SurveyUSA's last 3 tracking polls, Obama had led among men. At the wire, the two are tied. For 9 months, Clinton has led among women, at one point by 50 points. At the wire, she leads by 23. Obama leads for the first time in the San Francisco Bay Area. But Clinton dominates in greater Los Angeles, and maintains smaller leads in the Inland Empire and Central Valley. Among voters under age 50, Clinton leads by 6. Among voters 50+, Clinton leads by 21. Clinton leads by 5 among white voters, but overpowers Obama among Latinos. Obama leads 4:1 among black voters, but there are materially fewer blacks in California than Latinos. Clinton leads among Democrats. Obama leads among Independents.

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teddi, Norwalk, CT — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:46:09 GMT

Well the just released Survey USA poll has Obama down by double digits and Clinton had a 12 point lead in those who had already voted early--a good sign. Why don't you mention that?

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cheryl,az — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:55:06 GMT

This underdog status Obama is trying to play just isn't going to work. All the media covers him 24/7 and pushing him with all the momentum and tied with her so how is that the underdog. Get real. Obama supporters jumped on Hillary for Bill campaigning for her but Obama has all his endorser everywhere campaigning for him to get media coverage and that is ok. Can't he do it on his own as you demand of Hillary!!!

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Peter M, Toronto, Ontario — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:56:37 GMT

Hillary does not represent change and is not to be trusted. She is the establishment candidate who was supposed to be crowned to preserve status quo. All you, young voters, do not be complacent. Every call you make matters. Every vote you cast counts. Only you can help Obama get us back our country. Go and vote tomorrow. Talk to family, a friend, or a relative. We are up against a well-oiled and mean machine.

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DON'T VOTE FOR HUSSEIN, Commonsense, USA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:58:38 GMT

MM is spot on here! Obama supporters are sheep! They hear buzzwords like 'hope' and 'change', a few cheapshots at Bush and/or Hillary, rattle off the same phrases and slogans and all the sheep are like lemmings of the cliff! He has a great formula, eloquently can states the problems of America today, gets people energized without even them knowing what for! The voting record is very troubling! Can someone please ask him WHY HE VOTED TO EXTEND THE PATRIOT ACT? But he hardly votes on anything else. He is a fraud! It is not that I support Hillary however, I would rather be water-boarded than vote for Obama!

ANYONE BUT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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HP Boston — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:00:45 GMT

Old McCain is so beatable it is laughable. He will a
a joke as the McPresident, would need a no doze pill each afternoon.

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Malik Low — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:02:29 GMT

Can anyone tell me why it sounds like Hillary all of the sudden wants the Florida vote to be counted, when she had agreed along with the other democratic candidates that they would strip Florida of it delegates

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Stacy Johnson, California — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:07:48 GMT

Dems, Indies and Undecideds:

A vote for Hillary = a vote for McCain.

Hillary as nominee = a McCain White House.

Why? Fair or not, Hillary has too much "Billary" baggage to win in the General Election.

It's really November that counts. So, if you don't want another four years of a Republican presidency, vote for Obama. His appeal is crosscultural and crossparty. Hillary's appeal is Democrat only -- which is not enough to win the White House. Period.

Obama 08!

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J of Ark — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:07:49 GMT

I say if Obama can't mop up on Feb. 5th with all the accolades, Hollywooood, Ted-express, bazillions of $$$, and a kiss-up press - then he is by all accounts a very weak candidate. He should beat Hillary by 10% across the board - or get out of the race.

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Doug, San Diego — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:11:14 GMT

CA Independents take note: The CA Democratic Party allows you to vote in their primary (the GOP does not) but you must REQUEST A DEMOCRATIC BALLOT at your polling place. If you do not request the Dem ballot, you will receive a generic one with just state and local propositions on it, no presidential primary ballot.

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Cliff Baker — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:23:54 GMT

Senator Obama said about having to be right right on day one as well as ready. Talk is cheap. Actions mean louder than words.

My question to Obama supporter, what makes you think that Obama "will be right on day one as well as ready" considering the fact that Senator Obama admitted that his dealing with the corrupt slum landlord in Chicago was a "BONE HEAD" one? And considering Senator Obama LACK OF EXPERIECE, one would think that he would make more "BONE HEAD" decisions.

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Alice Fried, Alameda, CA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:27:52 GMT

I hope you are wrong about youth voters, Vincent. Because I am banking on them. They are the reason I like Obama. He has gotten them willing to take the challenge, pick up our country and move it forward with economic and social justice and peace. I'm hoping that with an Obama win, some youth will be inspired to enter politics and take on some of their elders in Congress. That will be change. Change we can count on. So please young voters, go to the polls. Vote. And vote for Obama. Our future depends on it.

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Jim, Carbondale, IL — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:36:40 GMT

Go Obama!
We can do this!

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James Brown , Eugene , Oregon — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:45:06 GMT

YOU CAN'T EVEN SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR CLINTONS TOWN HALL MEETING UNLESS YOUR ONE OF HER SUPPORTERS AND JOIN HER WEB SITE.

THIS WOMAN IS A JOKE !

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john M — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:52:14 GMT

LETS ASK Senator Obama about Nuclear leaks for the EXelon Corp and how much money he received.
read NY Times today!!! Wow caught!!!!

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justanotherdummycrat, Norwich, NY — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:52:26 GMT

why is obama going to pull the upset tomorrow?...because of hard work and good campaigning about the real issues that affect many americans....plus, he doesn't have any skeletons in his closet like the clintons do....the repukes would crawl through broken glass to vote against hillary;...they don't know how to handle obama

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judith, burbank, ca — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:53:44 GMT

I agree that Obama probably stands a better chance of winning in November. Personally I just can't get past Hillary's support for the invasion or Iraq--som that's why I'm almost certain to vote for Obama.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:54:05 GMT

Good memo. Actually I'm surprised the Obama campaign is "lowering" expectations to being with a hundred. Lowering expectations is campaigning 101, and you never want to give a too-high lowering. I know things have tightened, but the Obama campaign must be looking at some different numbers than the rest of us have seen.

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Mary J — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:54:16 GMT

In regards to Michigan and Florida
No one took their names off. All just agreed to not
campaign there.
Therefore no delegates but yes a winner!!! Hillary Clinton!

Read the exelon article..All should read!!!

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:55:48 GMT

I am amazed by anyone who says Barack Obama is lacking in substance. If anyone truly believes this, I urge you to visit barackobama.com and read some of his well developed ( well thought out ) and I might add brilliant plans for solving problems in this country.

I know that when voters hear Senator Obama they understand what this movement is and they overwhelmingly give him their support. It is simply a matter of time. If super Tuesday were next week, I have no doubt that Senator Obama would win everywhere. As it is, it is remarkable that in one week, the Senator has communicated his message to enough people to be this close.

I hope that he will be our next President, because without him, I fear we are in trouble. Even with him, the problems that face us are huge. I strongly feel that corny as it sounds, "United we stand, divided we fall"-- only with Senator Obama do we have the possibility of that unity.

I also ask that people posting stop knocking republicans. and independents who are supporting Senator Obama. I am one of those independents and I am also an American who would like to see our Country with a transparent President, who follows the Constitution, does not evoke executive privilege at every opportunity and brings us into the debate by broadcasting important hearings (i.e. health care) on c-span so we can be involved and see exactly who the elected officials are who are trying to steal our country for special interests.

Yes we can!

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Theresa Felts, St. Petersburg, Fl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:01:37 GMT

September 26 2004 Obama staes his support for attacking Iran and Pakistan...but he was opposed to the War on Terrorism from the beginning??? For 9 years he worked as an attorney (through a firm) that handeled shady dealings involving Antion Reznick, an Illinios slumlord; He also accepted donations from and allowed fundraisers to be hosted by Resnick, along with being involved in a very questionable real estate transaction with Reznick's wife and the purchase of his (Obama's) current home(hello...$300,000 under market value during the real estate boom!!), and he says he is the candidate that will help take back the White House and lead us into the future? Then there is the Infant Born Alive bill, which he voted against as a state Senator. This bill was not an attempt to limit abortion rights, but rather an attempt to protect babies born alive as the result of abortion. He claimed he would have voted yeah had the wording been the same as the bill's at the Federal level...yet it was. Why did he vote against a bill that would, if nothing else, help these babies at least pass without pain? Is that an example of his character, his leadership, where he wants to take this country? I say no thanks. I will take John McCain or Hillary Clinton gratefully, any day of the week, over Obama. God help us if he gets elected.

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Jennifer,Arroyo Grande,Ca — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:28:16 GMT

You can thank the media non stop love fest for Obama in gaining in the polls. Most people don't take the time to look at each of the candidates, they just listen to the sound bites and commercials.
Hillary is the best to be president period. Wait until the man behind the curtain comes out and the great Obama is not the wizard his feable minded followers thought he was.
Again the most quailfied is going to made fun of and put down because she is not the charismatic, double taking, race baiting, fraud Obama.

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Louis, Atlanta, Georgia — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:36:13 GMT

What it comes down to for Dems is simple.

Despite the back-and-forth between the candidates, there is basically zero policy difference between Hillary and Obama. Either will represent the party tenets well in the general election, and both are a huge improvement on Bush.

But, fair or not, the right wing hates Clinton and all she stands for. And while I think their characterization of her is unfair, the bottom line formula:

Barack vs. McCain = election becomes about the past versus future, referendum on the War, and a battle for the independents, which Barack would win.

Hilary vs. McCain = election becomes a referendum on the Clintons, and while Republicans won't like voting for McCain, they will come out in droves to vote AGAINST Hillary. McCain trumps Hillary on experience and grabs the independents to win.

So any Democrat who wants to see Republicans in the White House for another 4 years, feel free to support Hillary.

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Anthony, Yuba Ctiy Ca — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:52:52 GMT

Now is the time for take back the white house, I know that if Hillary is the Nomination the Democrats will lose the white house,hard core Republican don't like her and if they think that there will be a other clinton in the white house they will come out and vote aganist her, but Obama can bring the I/R to the his side and that is the only way that we will take back are House. I hope very body understands the meaning of Change. We can't go back, A Vote for Obama is a Vote for the Furture...

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WILLIAM ABBOTT — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:10:11 GMT

IDONT THINK THIS WILL BE SHOWNBUT IF OBAMA IS A KENNEDY THEN MAYBE HE WILL GET DRUNK AND DRIVE CAR IN THE WATER AND KILLHIS GIRLFRIEND LIKE TED KENNEDY DID AND MAYBE HE WILL HAVE A MOVIE STAR THAT HE IS SEEING LIKE BOB AND JOHN DID WITH MARYLIN MONROE AND A LOT WAS SAID THAT THEY HAD HER DONE IN AND I WAS AKENNEDY PERSON TIL TED CAME OUT FOR OBAMA AND ITOOK A GOOD LOOK AT WHAT THE KENNEDYS HAVE DONE AND IT SCARES ME IF OBAMA IS LIKE THEM

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Marshall — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:43:01 GMT

In Colorado we will caucus tomorrow night, the republicans have ten locations here in Littleton, the democrats have only one. There will be masses of people at Euclid Middle School tomorrow, and I believe that Obama will carry the day!

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denice busche — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:34:10 GMT

please vote for barack!

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M Kone, London, United Kingdom — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:36:45 GMT

Why won't the media take on board the Clinton White House records!? The records may well contain information that would give voters insight into both her political philosophy and character. Since she is running for the highest office in the US,Voters have the right to expect the releasing of everythings possible about her records subject to national security.
They could relate to her role (if any) in such scandals as TRAVELGATE and the Marc Rich pardon, plus policy disputes over health care, Welfare reform and Social security. This is reminiscent of Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign, when he refused torelease his tax records prior to 1980. That disclosure cutoff date was no accident. As the American people learned only after that election, 1978 and 1979 were the tax years when the Clintons reported income on her miraculous and highly embarrassing trades in cattle futures.The archives and records should be given access if she has nothing to hide, before it is too late. What are the Obama camps waiting to attack her dodgy past records? M kone.

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Bev, Basking Ridge, New Jersey — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:07:06 GMT

When the time comes to pull the lever in the privacy of the voting booth, I'm wondering how many white male dems, who say they'll vote for Obama or Clinton, will actually opt for McCain?

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tmw, br, la — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:15:32 GMT

Dems won't get 90 percent of the AA vote if Hillary is the nominee. Not saying that she can't win without it, but the Clinton campaign has alienate AA voters. There are no longer a guarantee for the Dems.

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Steve, PA Democrat — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:25:20 GMT

I truly believe that Barack Obama is on his way to the nomination. He is READY on Day 1 and more importantly RIGHT on Day 1. I am not sure what will happen tomorrow. I think at worst it is going to be a draw, especially in delegates.

I think he has a chance to win CA. My only concern is in early voters which are going to trend towards HRC.

The momentum is his and it is going to take him a win tomorrow, win the nomination, and win the presidency.

He inspires me to be better and make CHANGE.

OBAMA 08!!

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Dem in Chicago — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:36:28 GMT

The comment below is EXACTLY why I'm voting Obama tomorrow. Clinton supporters you HAVE to think about November. Obviously a good part of her criticism is totally unfair and unwarranted, but it's there. And getting a dem in the White House is the MOST important thing, more important than Hillary's and her supporters' ambitions. Obama would win in Nov, Hillary might win, might lose in Nov. Why take that chance??!! Vote Obama.

"Remember, it's all about November.

A vote for Hillary = a vote for McCain. If Hillary is the nominee, McCain is president. Why? She simply cannot get the Independent or Swing voters. Too much baggage, fair or not.

Obama, on the other hand, has wide, crossover appeal and can get those coveted Independent and swing voters -- which are necessary and key to a White House victory.

Vote Obama in your primary or caucus if you want something other than the same ol' Republicanism for another four years.

Think. Think November strategy. Vote Obama."

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jj — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:55:31 GMT

DOWNPLAY OBAMA' EXPECTATIONS???

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jj — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:21 GMT

OBAMA WINS us loses. . CLINTONS win US loses-AND NO INTERNET to bail the narcissist out this time.

McCAIN IS SCARY STUPID. . .

MORMONS don't spend half their services slamming the Pope-because they don't need CATHOLICS like PROTESTANTS DO.

VOTE FOR MITT. Bright and liberals/con born agains DON'T LIKE HIM!!!

Obama camp downplaying expectations

jj — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:02:33 GMT

I WAS ONCE Catholic and found this BORN AGAIN CHURCH to my 'so as not to brag' liking.

I WAS NEVER CATHOLIC-and found the MORMON CHURCH. . .

vote for MITT.

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Mary, Fresno, California — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:34:55 GMT

How sad, I was watching a room full of Democrats on the Hannity and Colmes show and when the Obama supporters were asked by Hannity what accomplishment Obama had, not one was able to answer. The majority of people voting for Obama are a bunch of followers. Most don’t know what he has done. Everyone mentions he is a good speaker and that he inspires people.... What? Sorry, but our country needs much more that inspiration. But then again when the same group of people were asked who had the most experience they all voted for Hillary. I don’t get it, what do these people need to hear to realize that the best candidate is Hillary.

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Knowsbetter, SF, CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:54:11 GMT

Miss Hilaryous, Newport RI, get your facts straight, I know it's hard after listening to Obama's no-facts speeches, but the fact that Obama and Edwards were not on the MICH ballot was THEIR DOING, Their names were on the FL. ballot! MMMMMmmmmmmmm.....HRC WON BOTH, GET OVER IT

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Chris Elias, Durham, NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:54:10 GMT

Baaarack Obbaaaamaaaa!!
Baaraack Obaaaammmaaa!!
I'm just trying the written equivalent of Stevie Wonder's rendition :)
Now the whole of America (other than Clintonites - which sounds like Kryptonite) knows who to sing and vote for!

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Salifu Nuhu Ghana west Africa — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:41:25 GMT

The increasing popularity and strength of Obama Acroos the state is a clear indication something joyful n beautiful is about to happen to the people of American n even beyond.i have a very deep conviction that Obama will emeerge victorious by the close of the day. Go Obama Go for Victory Go for gold

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Steven Shaw, Pensacola, Florida — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:23:49 GMT

I am just sick and tired of the Clinton's and Bush's. And to top it all off, Hillary was in lock step with W in the Iraq invasion. To me, Hillary represents the old way of thing in the Democratic party. A thinking that says that a Democrat must be just a tough going to war as a Republican. Although Hillary is smart--there is no doubt about that--still she is divisive. I can not see but four more years of gridlock in Washington if she is re-elected as president--uups!--must have been thinking of Bill.

Obama camp downplaying expectations

Steven Shaw, Pensacola, Florida — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:28:17 GMT

I think that this is a smart strategy by the Obama campaign. People generally like rooting for the underdog. If Obama can keep his supporters thinking that every vote counts, then they will show up. He has younger supporters than Hillary. These people don't have as much free time as Hillary's older voter. So, Obama must get them to make the sacrifice and go vote.

Obama camp downplaying expectations

PY, New Milford, CT — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:21:07 GMT

Doesn't Matter who wins today, MSNBC and alike will spin it for Obama anyways. He does not have to do it. Most prominent of them will be Mika, Joe , Chris ..etc..... Yeah right !! Place for Politics.. Should be place for Obama news