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k. austin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:40:01 GMT

Over/under on the number of lawsuits filed over today’s voting? I think 5 total. 4 from Clinton and one from Obama. Obama will sue just to prove to the democrats he is just as capable of trying to get the rules changed after a vote as Billary is. It’s important to show the base you can steal an election while trying to look like the victim.

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adam/nyc — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:47:16 GMT

V O T E

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Lynette, NYC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:51:20 GMT

I voted at 705 am There were some lines already...

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Rick,ky — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:51:31 GMT

America, whoever your candidate is, GET OUT & VOTE.
I'm going to see my Grand Baby's today. I'll read all the Nonsense sometime tonight.

Good Luck to all.

Barack Obama for President!!!!

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:51:32 GMT

Gobama!

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L. Jackson Topeka KS — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:52:52 GMT

Get out and VOTE!!!!

Obama '08!!!!!

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Nicholas Beaudrot, Seattle, WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:54:25 GMT

No, no, no, no, no. If Clinton wins CA/NJ/CT, it doesn't defy the polls. It's close in all those states, yes, but Clinton is for the most part ahead. It would not defy anyone's expectatins.

In addition, the Reuters/CSPAN/Zogby polls undercount women and/or overcount men.

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Mark S, NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:56:05 GMT

I have to clarify a point I noticed reiterated falsely on several of these threads yesterday, regarding Clinton's health care plan.

Many Clinton supporters seem to hear the words "universal coverage" and immediately imagine a European/Canadian-style single-payer system. There were several comments on these boards yesterday to the effect of, "If Europe and/or Canada can afford it, why can't we, and Hillary will get us there."

That would be all well and good if that were actually what Hillary is proposing. It's not. She is proposing an expansion of our current health care system by forcing every single person in this country to buy health care, whether they can afford it or not. If someone chooses not to buy health care for whatever reason (this is still a free country, as I recall), she hinted that she may be willing to garnish their wages.

Not only is this a decidedly bad idea both substantively and politically, it is also inherently anti-democratic and extremely timid. If Hillary wanted to go out on a limb and support a government-run single-payer health system, she would probably have a lot of support for that, albeit not a lot of institutional support. She recognizes, of course, that it would take a lot of political clout to get something like that through congress. So she says "universal", knowing that many democrats will automatically think "free health care for all".

The worst part? Her plan will by definition be the most harshly punitive to the most vulnerable in our society: the poor, the disenfranchised, and the lower middle class. Ridiculous, and contrary to every principle of the Democratic party.

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jaycee, Ventura, California — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:59:05 GMT

To all the women of my boomer generation who are torn by this decision, please consider this. If Hillary’s quest for the nomination ends with the unexpected rise of this silver-tongued young upstart, we can all be proud of the strength of her candidacy. At this point nobody can deny that she was fully accepted by the American people as a legitimate contender for the top office in the land. She has already cleared the path for women who decide to run in the future.

If she manages to beat Obama now, Hillary drives a stake through the heart of a dream beginning to take hold of the public imagination. A diverse spectrum of America sees in Barack’s candidacy the hope that we can bridge the gulf that has divided our country since we all came of age. We can’t expect to then convert these dreamers to our vision of managerial expertise and the paying of dues and waiting your turn in time to turn them out and win an election.

If Hillary loses in November, (and she will lose) think about what that does to the chances of women seeking their party’s nomination in the future. If Hillary couldn’t win with all the built in advantages that come with having a husband who happened to be a two-term president, then why should the party take a risk on another woman in the future, particularly one without all the advantages Hillary enjoys? If we get behind Obama now, it’s win-win. We can safely say that all the barriers of race and gender have been shattered and future candidates can rise to the top based solely on ability. Isn’t that what we have been working for all these years?

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:01:23 GMT

All I kone is that I love my country, and I want waht's best for it.
That's why I am voting for Hillary today!
GET OUT AND VOTE AMERICA!

GO HILLARY, 2008!

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:02:46 GMT

I have not been as nervous and excited about elections in a long time. It seems to come down to the power of women's vote as well as Hispanic's for Clinton and Independants and 18-30 for Obama. It's going to be a late night folks!

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Frank, South Hampton, NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:06:16 GMT

Go Go Go Hillary! - Obama and Hillary had put out a great week of campaining and I hold up much respect for both candidates. We all have our differences of opinions - so let's just root for our own candidate and stop knocking the others. Go Hillary!

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Ed G — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:07:17 GMT

Vote.
Follow your heart.
Believe in yourself.
Believe in our future.

Obama '08

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Holden Masters — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:07:43 GMT

This is Hillary's last day on the campaign trail. After today, she'll get the rest she deserves.

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Seth, Georgia — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:07:59 GMT

The reason I'm voting for Romney: When the topic of the economy comes up in the White House, I want our President to be the smartes person in the room. That person is Mitt Romney.

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Bob Wheeler, Mendon, NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:09:49 GMT

New York State...get out and vote the Carpet Bagger back to Arkansas. Remember her promise to us? "I won't use my position as a senator from New York as a stepping stone to the Whitehouse."

Vote Obama08

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sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:11:53 GMT

100 New York Feminists Endorse Barack Obama

The Clinton 'house of cards' is collasping...
Was it all just a scam to get Bill his THIRD TERM ?

'...Those endorsing Obama include longtime peace
activist Cora Weiss; Katha Pollitt, columnist for The
Nation; Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times writer
Margo Jefferson; award-winning women's rights
historians Alice Kessler Harris and Linda Gordon;
Barbara Weinstein, president of the American
Historical Association, and Ellen P. Chapnick, Dean
for Social Justice Initiatives at Columbia Law School.
Susan Sarandon and Francis Fox Piven signed on
Monday...'

'...This group joins other prominent feminist leaders
who have turned against Hillary and endorsed Obama,
including Kate Michelman, president for 20 years of
NARAL Pro-Choice America, the country's leading
reproductive rights group, and Ellen Bravo, former
director of 9to5, the National Association of Working
Women...'

'...Jon Wiener

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Joan, Burlington, Vt — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:12:07 GMT

Hillary all the way - do not be swayed by the rich and famous - remember they are the rich and famous. I don't need them to make up my mind - i can think for myself..I vote for Hillary, inspiration and prespiration together. GO HILLARY!

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Mark, Columbus, OH — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:13:41 GMT

MSNBC wants Obama to win.

Chirs Matthews wants Obama to win.

'Nuff said.

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sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:13:47 GMT

'...Zogby shows Obama has stormed to a stunning 13% lead, 49% to 36%. Just yesterday, Obama was up 46% to 40%...'

From Campaigm Diaries:

'...2.05.2008
In final Super Tuesday polls, California is all over the place

After SUSA's massive wave of polls comforted Clinton supporters earlier today, we knew that the next batch of surveys could only bring some good news to Obama supporters. And Zogby's third and last day of tracking polls confirms that pollsters are very divided in what to expect in the Democratic race. Their Republican results are much more consistent, suggesting that the Democratic primary is still very fluid with many people still making up their mind.

And with that let's review the latest numbers from Zogby, and first off California where two polls show widely different numbers.

Zogby shows Obama has stormed to a stunning 13% lead, 49% to 36%. Just yesterday, Obama was up 46% to 40%, so he had some very good single nights Sunday and Monday. Zogby explains that he progressed among Hispanic voters and women, two key Clinton constituencies.
Among Republicans, Romney remains stable, leading 40% to 33% for McCain with Huckabee at 12%.

That California's polls are all over the place is confirmed by SUSA's second California poll of the day. They supplemented the poll they had this afternoon with numbers from Monday night and found Clinton up 52% to 42%. Clinton's advantage among Latinos is a large 67% to 31%. The key to Clinton's good numbers here lies in the fact that more than a third of the electorate have already voted, and they indicate having chosen Clinton by 17%. Obama will need to have a big day tomorrow to offset that.
SUSA shows Romney facing the same problem: SUSA explains that conservatives are now racing to vote Romney (who has tripled his support among conservatives in three weeks) but Romney will have to offset his disadvantage among early voters who are locked in for McCain by 6%. Overall, Romney has pulled into a tie, 39% to 38%. In the poll released this afternoon, Romney was down 39-36...'

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USC Students for better stuff — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:18:45 GMT

Yes, let's vote for the community activist from Chicago and part-time junior Senator. He can lead us through any community type activites we may have in the future. Oh, he is for change and yes we can do what ever it is he's going to do. After all some actresses and liberal far-left typical Washington crowd people are supporting him. And most of all I like his general speeches about general stuff. I almost forgot, he's a civil rights attorney who will free the muslims from Getmo.

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Bruce, Madison, Wisconsin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:20:21 GMT

Vote OBAMA!

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Bob - NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:20:25 GMT

I find it rather amusing that the Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee is siding with John McCain, who has had numerous failed marriages with children that are not very close. McCain even had an illegitimate child with a Bangladesh woman while he was married to one of his previous wives, which he later adopted.

Mitt Romney is the absolute candidate for President without doubt.

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kincaid, Alcoa, TN — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:21:11 GMT

Hillary is not just the most qualified candidate, she is also the smartest, on both sides.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:21:16 GMT

Please make a correction - Washington's Democratic caucus is February 9. The official primary on Feb 19 means nothing - it is a beauty pageant.

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sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:21:20 GMT

From Campaign Diaries:

'...The second state from which we have more than one poll is New Jersey:

First, Zogby has Clinton rising to a slight lead, 46% to 41%, after being stuck in a tie at 43% last night.
Rasmussen finds a similar margin in New Jersey, showing Clinton coming in 49% to 43%. Rasmussen's poll is still an improvement for Obama who trailed 49% to 37% a few days ago, suggesting that undecideds are breaking his way.
Zogby's other polls are less surprising and less unexpected, albeit the Missouri numbers are interesting:

The Missouri Dem race is in a toss-up, with Obama up 45% to 42%, a slight downturn from yesterday's 5% lead...'

Have a FUN ELECTION !

Obama '08

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Kathryn in Bham — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:21:34 GMT

Another side note on 'Universal Healthcare'...

One of the greatest things about this country is that we have the freedom of choice. We have competition amongst our goods/services providers that allow us to have the best-of-the-best, the most cutting edge, innovative technology. That is true even in healthcare. Can you imagine not having the choice of whether to go to a particular doctor for, say, orthopedic surgery, because a)the wait would be years upon years or b)because like many other things in recent years, the doctors all practice out of other countries because they get paid better elsewhere? That is what would happen if we did not have a system of CHOICE with our healthcare.

The current system, where insurance companies and networks dictate our decisions is wrong. However, taking away the competition factor where doctors/scientists strive for a new and innovative definition of excellence would only hurt US, the patient. Also of importance - Canadians, Europeans, etc...come to our country to have medical procedures done - BECAUSE we have the best of the best, and because although our system is VERY FLAWED - it creates a level of excellence that is higher than in other places.

Did you know that what is considered a birth defect and a flaw in a child in say, China, is corrected by an outpatient procedure in our country? Did you know that part of what drives up the cost of healthcare is the fact that we have so many regulations and mandates that are expensive (but necessary) in order to provide top-rated healthcare?

When you talk about universal healthcare, which sounds like an awesome opportunity to provide everyone with treatment for whatever ailments they have, you should look further into what it would do to this country - the long term effects and the implications it has for our future.

We need reform - change and hope - but we have to find a way to incorporate the American way of life into all of the issues of today, especially the ones that we are depending on to carry us in to the future!

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Dr. Brad Burke, Maricopa, AZ — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:23:49 GMT

Dear NBC/MSNBC:

URGENT MESSAGE

The Clinton camp (surrogates) is at it again with slanderous late statements about Sen. Obama's record on reproductive rights.

THIS IS THE SAME DIRTY TRICKS THE CAMPAIGN USED THE DAY BEFORE NEW HAMPSHIRE. BUT BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE SO DISGUSTED, THEY ARE NOW USING A SURROGATE ORGANIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THIS PATENTLY FALSE AND LIBELOUS INFORMATION THROUGH THE INTERNET INSTEAD OF THE FLIERS THEY USED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The TRUTH is that Sen. has a 100% score on women's rights (abortion).

This is the very dirty politics that I and other Americans are sick and tired of. I'm extremely upset when politicians win because of dirty politics rather than voting on truth.

PLEASE EXPOSE THIS STORY BEFORE MOST PEOPLE GO TO THE POLLS. THE VALIDITY OF TODAY'S PRIMARY DEPENDS ON IT.

Sincerely,

Dr. Brad Burke
Maricopa, AZ

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MK,MO — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:10 GMT

Mark S, NC / it is also worth noting hillary's alleged healthcare plan was crafted with direct input from the insurance and pharmaceutical companies that are bankrolling her campaign, if you look at the few concrete details of her plan you will find it is all about making money for her lobbyist friends, and it will make that money on the backs of the american citizen, it's much more a healthcare tax than a healthcare plan, it is an absolute lie to call this farce ‘universal healthcare’, unfortunately no one seems to care, may they get what they deserve

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Independent in CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:26 GMT

As the sun comes up in California everyone I have talked to this morning is excited for today....I still have some undecided's in my office to try and sway.

Who ever you are voting for - let your voice be heard today - get out and VOTE!!! This is the Liberty Part in Life Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness....Probably the most important election since 1968....It's a great day to be an American!

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John, San Diego — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:52 GMT

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:25:22 GMT

Mark S of N.C- I am in the hlthcare field working daily for pt's/member's behalf. Considering that 42 millions Americans have no insurance and use the emergency rooms to deal with their medical issues resulting in astronomical costs for everyone in closing of trauma units across the country. We have to remove profits from it because if you saw Sicko it is right on (except the Cuba segment). Hmo's raking record profits for their CEO'S/Shareholders while middle class Americans decides between food and/or meds to keep them well. Please spare me the jingoism of Socialism while our country lags other industrialized countries in terms of lifespan and the greedy corporate king makers along with their corrupt politicians. I hear horror stories everyday from pts and their families about why they were rejected when they thought they had coverage. The status quo is not acceptable.

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HILLARY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:25:44 GMT

GOOD MORNING AMERICA ! IT'S A SUPER DUPER TUESDAY..BRING IT ON !

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sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:26:25 GMT

'..."He acts like this is an entitlement," said the Michigan Democrat. "How could anyone be challenging him and his wife?" ...'

From Huffington Post:

'...Sam Stein
The Huffington Post

Conyers: Bill Clinton "Can't Contain Himself" On Trail
February 4, 2008 08:03 PM

Rep. John Conyers, the powerful chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a supporter of Sen. Barack Obama, levied harsh words for Bill Clinton, saying the former president "can't contain himself" on the campaign trail.

"He acts like this is an entitlement," said the Michigan Democrat. "How could anyone be challenging him and his wife?" It is hard for us to remember that that was exactly the age he was when he ran for president. He was 46, the same age [as Obama]. And he was considered an upstart."

Conyers has spent much of the past week campaigning for Obama, and he called the primary battle one of the most pitched and emotional he'd ever seen. In a phone interview with the Huffington Post, he dismissed the notion -- raised in last Thursday's CNN Democratic debate -- that either of the candidates would be willing to server as the other's vice president.

"I started off thinking this is the way we would resolve it," the congressman said. "But I think they both generally see themselves as presidential material and not people working underneath or subservient to the other. You know the vice president thing as Clinton and Gore taught us doesn't always work out too well."...'

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BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:27:01 GMT

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Fred C Dobbs, Sierra Madre, N.M. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:28:14 GMT

This election will cost MSNBC its share of viewers on the basis of their dishonest coverage.

It's the smae every day - never a bad word to say about obama or a good word to say about Clinton.

It's upsidedown at MSNBC - even in states where she wins but not by a big margin she is seen as the loser.
I have given up on Matthews and Carlson and now find the "humor" of Keith to be nausiating.

What does this say about past Democratic losers - Al Gore's running mate is campaigning for John McCain!
Ted Kennedy hasn't this much attention since he ran around with a "neckbrace" after leaving Mary Jo Kopechne to drown.

Hillary Clinton is a proven winner and perhaps that is why so many Democrats will vote for Obama - they love a loser! Like lemmings running off the cliff!

Hillary Clinton - a better health care plan and a better plan for the economy! And, a better plan to get us out of Iraq!

I voted for Hillary clinton last month and will do so again in November 2008!

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Jeff, Austin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:30:22 GMT

The Democratic race is thus flirting with a dangerous competition between inequalities to correct or injustices to repair. The risk is that by dividing the electorate of their party, the two candidates could cause fractures that the one who is nominated cannot repair.

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1700

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Eric, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:31:34 GMT

The only real candidate, the only one that stands for meaningful improvements is Ron Paul. Obama and Hillary? Please, they stand for the same failed socialist policies of the past. Mitt or John? Nah, both will say anything to get elected as they have no core values. Ron Paul is the only candidate that does not pander, lie, or mislead. He states his opinion without spin. Basically he is the only honest candidate running and he has earned our vote.

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Mark S, NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:33:20 GMT

Juan, ft lauderdale,fl

I couldn't agree with you more. I did see "Sicko", and I would support a single-payer system. That's not what Hillary is proposing. Please read my prior post again more carefully for clarification. I just don't want democrats to get suckered in by talk of "universal healthcare", dreaming of a single-payer system, when they're not getting anything of the kind. If anything, I think, Hillary's plan will make things worse for the poorest of the poor. Obama has the right focus: make health care affordable for all, reduce costs and provide subsidies, so that anyone who wants to have health care can afford it.

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Edward S. Scottsdale, AZ. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:33:59 GMT

If there is any candidate who will divide the Democrats it is Obama. He makes John McCain look very promising.

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Robert Houston, TX — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:34:43 GMT

ZOGBY PUTS ANTI-CLINTON BIAS ON THE LINE. Zogby's love affair with Obama is well known- he didn't even conduct polls in states that Clinton is far ahead- like Oklahoma or Tenn! Nor does he mention the surprising fact that Hillary has surged in Alabama- nope- but he makes HUGE play about the double digit Obama lead in Georgia. Then you have Survey USA with Clinton up 10 in California- Zogby has Obama up 10! In Missouru, Survey USA has a huge Clinton surge- she is up by 11, BUT Zogby has Obama up by 3!!! What is up with Massachusetts?????????? Obama has almost every major endorcement in the state-as well as the Gov and Kennedy machines-yet he is down 12 points- why isnt the media looking at Mass as a signal for how much the Kennedy endorcement meant????? The biggest fraud is that fool Lund on Fox- his discredited staged focus groups are still being used by that station to pimp a conservative agenda- so much for fair and balanced- what a laugh.

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sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:34:55 GMT

From Huffington Post:

MoveOn Endorses Obama
NEDRA PICKLER | February 1, 2008 06:10 PM EST |

LOS ANGELES — Barack Obama picked up the endorsement
of a leading anti-war group Friday and said Democratic
presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton still has
not adequately explained her vote to go into Iraq.

Obama told reporters in a news conference that, even
though Clinton explains how she would like to end the
war, her explanation for her vote leading into the war
is disingenuous. He said his opposition against the
war from the start will make him the stronger rival to
Republican front-runner and war backer John McCain in
the general election.

Obama's long-standing opposition to the war helped him
pick up the backing of MoveOn.org, a liberal network
which counts 3.2 million members and decided to
support him by a vote of 70 percent to 30 percent for
Clinton. The group said Friday that it has 1.7 million
members in the 22 states scheduled to vote in the race
Tuesday, and it would immediately begin a campaign to
get them behind Obama.

Obama also picked up the support of a large union in
California which had endorsed rival John Edwards, who
dropped out of the race this week.

Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey was returning to the campaign
trail in support of her friend Obama. The talk show
hostess planned to hold a rally with Obama's wife,
Michelle, and Caroline Kennedy on Sunday in Los
Angeles. Winfrey held massive rallies for Obama in
December in the early voting states of Iowa, New
Hampshire and South Carolina.

MoveOn.org executive director Eli Pariser said the
country needs a president to end the war, provide
universal health care, address climate change, restore
America's standing in the world and "change business
as usual in Washington." In his statement, Pariser
thanked all the other candidates who ran in the
Democratic primary for their contributions to the
race.

Obama criticized Clinton's answer during a debate
Thursday night when she was asked why she voted
against a 2002 amendment offered by Sen. Carl Levin,
D-Mich. The amendment would have given weapons
inspectors more time in Iraq and required President
Bush to first obtain U.N. approval before using force.
Clinton argued that a vote for the Levin amendment
would have subordinated U.S. authority in Iraq to the
U.N. Security Council and called it a troublesome
precedent.

She reiterated her explanation of the 2002 vote to
give Bush authority to use military force to oust
Saddam Hussein. But she added, "If I had known then
what I know now, I never would have given President
Bush the authority. It was a sincere vote based on my
assessment at the time and what I believed he would do
with the authority he was given. He abused that
authority; he misused that authority."

She declined to say the vote was a mistake. Obama
criticized her explanation in his news conference, the
third he's held this week leading into the Super
Tuesday contests. Clinton holds a lead in the polling
in most of those states.

"I think there continues to be a suggestion that it
was not a vote for war, and I thought that her
explanation with respect to the Levin amendment was
inaccurate," Obama said. "Anyone who looks at the
Levin amendment knows that we were not ceding
sovereignty in some fashion to the United Nations."

Responding to Obama Friday, Clinton spokesman Phil
Singer said Obama's early opposition to the war was
not borne out by his actions in the Senate.

"The reality is that once he got sworn in, he
explicitly called for keeping troops in Iraq and
opposed a timeline for withdrawal, only changing his
position when he became a candidate for the White
House," Singer said.

In Sacramento, one of California's largest unions, the
Service Employees International Union', decided to
throw its support to Obama. The 650,000-member union's
backing could help Obama cut into Clinton's lead in
California polls of Democratic base voters, many of
whom are union members. The SEIU includes city, county
and state workers, as well as in-home support and
health care workers.

Union officials will urge their members to vote for
Obama but do not plan to do a wider get-out-the-vote
effort.

Obama was also endorsed Friday by the New York
City-based Transport Workers Union, which also had
originally sided with Edwards. "With Senator Edwards
out of the race, our officers found it an easy
decision to lend our support to the Obama campaign,"
said union president James C. Little. The
200,000-member Transport Workers Union is the first
national AFL-CIO-affiliated union to endorse Obama.

Obama said he has spoken to former presidential
candidate Bill Richardson about getting his
endorsement.

"We have no plans of receiving an endorsement, but I
would love to be pleasantly surprised," he said.

The New Mexico governor has spoken to former President
Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Obama and Massachusetts Sen.
Edward Kennedy, who endorsed Obama on Monday.
Richardson was unclear on whether he would made an
endorsement before Democratic caucuses in his state
Tuesday.

"I asked all my supporters in New Mexico to make their
own choice, but don't be guided by me. And I mean
that. I think we have a good selection of candidates,"
he said.

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Kathryn in Bham — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:35:23 GMT

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Al - CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:39:28 GMT

For the Repubicans amongst us - if you want a liberal (equal to Billary) that is an old ex-military man with a hot temper, zero business experience, and just more Washington, then you should vote for McCain. But if you want a conservative with excellent business experience that knows how to get things done, then you should vote for Mitt Romney.

MITT ROMNEY will make an excellent President!

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Jim , Oregon — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:39:41 GMT

Obama could very well shock the world today. America is sick of a House divided and a do nothing congress and lets face it...........thats what Clinton has to offer this country.

TURN THE PAGE
OBAMA 08

YES WE CAN

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:40:33 GMT

Is something big happening today?

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mike b, long beach CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:42:16 GMT

everyone is talking about CA now so thank arnold for moving us up.
dont believe the polls
get out and vote if you want your guy or gal to win

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obamawatch, LA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Well MSNBC, we'll leave it to you as usual to tell us who won and who will be our next President. We don't have to guess, watching your election coverage so far this year. But I'll be watching CNN tonight. I've had enough of the Obama News Network. Clinton, no matter if she wins the popular vote or delegate vote tonight will every be declared anything but a loser by your commentators and Obama only the winner. The fix is in.

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Doc, Monroe WV — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:45:02 GMT

Eliminating celebrities from politics is akin to keeping fatties from restaurants (or pigs from a trough); it can't be done but should be, both morally and ethically (and medically).

"Corn-row, Split-tail, or War Veteran for Commander- in-Chief?"

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Doc WV — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:46:43 GMT

Hussein, Rodham, or Big, Bad, John?

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:46:48 GMT

This is Obama's record on Abortion....

* Voted against banning partial birth abortion. (Oct 2007)
* Stem cells hold promise to cure 70 major diseases. (Aug 2007)
* Trust women to make own decisions on partial-birth abortion. (Apr 2007)
* Extend presumption of good faith to abortion protesters. (Oct 2006)
* Constitution is a living document; no strict constructionism. (Oct 2006)
* Pass the Stem Cell Research Bill. (Jun 2004)
* Protect a woman's right to choose. (May 2004)
* Supports Roe v. Wade. (Jul 1998)
* Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
* Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
* Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:46:57 GMT

kincaid, Alcoa, TN:'...Hillary is not just the most qualified candidate, she is also the smartest, on both sides...'

If she's so SMART....
WHY DID SHE VOTE FOR THE IRAQ WAR ?
WHY DIN'T SHE READ THE National Intelligence Estimate

WHY didn't she learn from her mistakes ?
Seh voted FOR Kyl/Lieberman !!

Hillary Clinton, 15 years of dishonesty, scandal and divisiveness

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Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:47:05 GMT

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Not this woman, OH — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:48:02 GMT

I, like everyone I know, voted by mail-in ballot a couple of weeks ago. California and Arizona may already be decided. I am a Hillary fan. As a middle-aged woman who struggled under the weight of the oppression of my time, it is empowering to watch one woman do what millions of us could not. Hillary has taken a beating. She has been bashed and vitrolized and assaulted. She represents the lives of many of us. Her beating will scare many young girls and women from attempting their dreams - lest they be bashed as well. It is important that Hillary succeed to send a message that we can overcome. It is important to teach young women not to listen to men who promise them the stars and the moon. The promises we make to ourselves are the only promises that matter and each time one of us survives a beating, the bullies will beat a little less until we are able to stop the beatings all together. Viva la Hillary!!!
BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ (Sent Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:27 AM)

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Hillary is hardly the champion of women. Nearly all her experience and success is from riding the coat tails of a man (her husband).

If you really want a champion for women, find one that did it on their own, without a powerful husband pulling strings and helping with connections.

There are plenty of champions for women out there... Hillary is not one of them.

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MK,MO — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:49:43 GMT

BionicWoman, Tucson, AZ / please spare us the 'I am women hear me roar' spiel, sadly some females will vote for hillary just for sexist reasons even though they know hillary is nothing more than a power hungry elitist who can't even relate to the average citizen. hillary offers no change, just more of the same

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Bill C. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:53:46 GMT

IT'S NOT TO LATE, CHECK IT OUT..hillaryclinton.com .

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Larry Jones — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:55:05 GMT

Hillary = Substance and Experience
Obama = Speeches and Inexperience.

Gee, who should Dems vote for today? Isn't obvious? Hillary 2008!

However, I will gladly pull the lever for Obama should he be the Dem nominee in November because I am above all a loyal Democrat!

GO DEMOCRATS 2008!

Pat Huntington NY

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The wishy-washy-ness of the Democrats is striking. So you'll have no trouble voting for "Speeches and Inexperience"?

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Jacques, Houston Texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:56:26 GMT

Im here in texas watching closely. I was republican for many years but am now going to vote for Obama, almost all my friends here are doing the same, the movement he has is amazing

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k. austin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:56:54 GMT

all the hand wringing from democrats over Gonzales firing justice dept attorneys for not pursuing voter fraud is going to come back to bite you in the butt.

When stuff like that is directed at the other side you want to marginalize it as not a big deal. I doubt any of you will feel that way after today. Cheating is cheating and in razor thin elections it's just not acceptable.

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Craig Clevidence — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:58:10 GMT

It is astounding to me that Senator Clinton has gotten this far in the campaign without ever being directly address if she is considering the ex-president Bill as her running mate. Many people when first entertaining this idea immediately assume that this is not possible because of constitutional presidential term limits. This is not the case. Please Google Bill Clinton, Vice President and you will see that most legal scholars say it is possible for Bill to be Hillary's running mate. Does anyone think that this is not occurred to Bill? Now I don't think this is any deep conspiracy and as most would assume this would be the case be facto in any event the matter who was vice president and it makes sense for the Clinton campaign not to reveal this amazingly unpredictable revelation unless there is a make-or-break point in the campaign prior to the nomination. What I think this is evidence of is the lack of responsible journalism in the media. The deference that is given to both of the Democratic candidates is breathtaking. Only once in the debates has anyone made reference to perhaps the biggest political setback the Democrats have faced in the last decades. In that case Monaco Wednesdays' name nor the concept of impeachment was both left out to soften the question when Russert asked Hillary what her worst moment was. That is of course the Monica nightmare that no one seems to want to remember or at least be brave enough to bring up . It is certainly revisionist history to say that the Clintons were elected to clean up after George H. W. Bush, when it is historical the obvious that George W. Bush was elected to clean up after the Clintons. The Clinton presidency did great service to the Democrats by creating a legacy of comparative fiscal responsibility, but they were also responsible for Al Gore's lost which is been an amazingly critical historical turning point in American politics. Someone please ask if Bill is going to be de facto vice-president or de jure prior to the end of the primary process!

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HP Boston — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:59:44 GMT

All I know is that I love my country, and I want what's best for it.
That's why I am voting for Hillary today!
GET OUT AND VOTE AMERICA!

GO HILLARY, 2008!
J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY (Sent Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:01 AM)

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My Hillary vote has been cast! I am driving this afternoon taking voters for Hillary to the polls. Its raining here and I have already driven as many as 22 this AM. Well many more to transport J. Merle, I am seeing a great turnout of all voters! I live in a NW suburb in Middlesex County and we are Hillary voters.

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Charles Napper — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:59:47 GMT

Hillary needs women like BionicWoman. She needs someone to step on to avoid getting her feet wet in the puddles.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:00:09 GMT

Barack the Vote!!!!!!

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Mike, Chicago, IL — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:02:42 GMT

No matter who you vote for - Get out there and do it people! Think about people who have no rights.

Obama 08

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jkk — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:04:17 GMT

I very rarely respond on these posts and never respond negatively to someone else's opinion but I'm sorry - here goes! Jaycee - that is the biggest piece of crap comment I have ever read. I also am a boomer and I do not consider myself a women's libber. BUT, this is just one more example of where woman are to step asside for the "greater good" and listen to the wisdom of someone "smarter" to lead us. Enough! You and no one else will tell us how to vote and what is "best" for us. According to your theory, the same can be said of Obama - he has come farther than any African American and deserves much credit for that. So why not vote for Hillary - it will be a win-win - with Obama coming so far, Hillary winning the nomination the glass ceiling has been broken. Isn't this your way of thinking????? It is people like you that will drive women to vote for Hillary simply because she is a woman - people like you whether conciously or subconsciously hold women back. NO MORE!!!!!!!

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Kathryn in Bham — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:04:27 GMT

It is important to note a few things now that Super Tuesday has arrived.
First, we all desire change. I believe that every president in the history of our great progressive nation has stood on the desire and vision of change. I find it incredibly encouraging that today, at this point in history, we are all unified in the assumption and desire for a much needed change.

The greatest accomplishment of the day is that we have a nation united in this desire and inspired enough to realize that what makes this country great – what makes us America – is that we each have the power and responsibility to be a part of that change. It is not the person who occupies the White House who will create change for all of us. We are a nation ‘by the people, for the people’…that means we are in control of our destiny. That is the very freedom this country was founded on. The change that occurs does so as we all become responsible for our own decisions, for our own consequences. When we each realize that in order to change our ‘system’ we must become an active part of it we will have realized what it truly is to be American.
That is the great accomplishment of this day, Super Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008!

Huckabee for President, 08

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Chuck Seattle WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:04:48 GMT

Actually you are wrong about WA State. Our caucuses are this Saturday, the Feb. 9. The primary on Feb. 19 are only a beauty contest for the dems. And only give half the delegates for the GOP.

Very confusing!

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Robert Houston — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:04:52 GMT

Sierra in SF- Who cares? Why would you repost an entire H Post news story that was already available for anybody who cares that MoveOn.Org endorced Obama? Seriously? Do you have an opinion, or do you just copy and paste articles? Do people who support Clinton post the press release from the Gov of PA? Or the Gov of Ohio who endorced her? Everybody can play that game- as for the people who say 'Billary'- you are retarded.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:08:32 GMT

Her beating will scare many young girls and women from attempting their dreams

Only a dumb liberal would say that.....

It is important that Hillary succeed to send a message that we can overcome.

Overcome what?????
Did you just come out of your 60 year coma or what???

It is important to teach young women not to listen to men who promise them the stars and the moon.

But, yet, they still do up to this day.....Brittney Spears would be the most excellent example of how a young woman should NOT act....

Trying to figure out how Hillary Clinton is a champion of women is like Bill Bellichick trying to figure out how he lost to the New Jersey Giants Sunday.

Some of you gals out there really need to take a long hard look at your lives and stop trying to believe that someone on a white horse is going to come and deliver you from whatever evil is invading your minds.
Hillary Clinton is not the answer.

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Robert Houston — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:08:59 GMT

To Jaycee in California- you said; 'If Hillary loses in November, (and she will lose) think about what that does to the chances of women seeking their party’s nomination in the future'............LOL IF HILLARY WINS THE SAME STATES THAT THE TOAD KERRY DID WITH HIS HORRIBLE CAMPAIGN- AS WELL AS OHIO- SHE WINS- SIMPLE AS THAT. UNLIKE THE TOAD KERRY AGAINST BUSH- HILLARY WOULD WIN ARKANSAS OVER MCCAIN- All this fluff about polls is idiotic- Guiliani was far ahead for a year and was a huge flop. McCain comes across horribly in debates- either Clinto or Obama would beat him- polls now mean nothing.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:11:33 GMT

My Hillary vote has been cast! I am driving this afternoon taking voters for Hillary to the polls. Its raining here and I have already driven as many as 22 this AM. Well many more to transport J. Merle, I am seeing a great turnout of all voters! I live in a NW suburb in Middlesex County and we are Hillary voters.

HP Boston (Sent Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:59 AM)

Are you going to be right beside them in the booth to ensure they vote for Hillary???????

And if they don't, are they going to have to walk home in the rain?????

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:12:59 GMT

Huckabee for President, 08

Kathryn in Bham (Sent Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:04 AM

When he surrenders later this evening, I hope your vote goes to Mitt Romney.

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Mari Helen, Nashville, TN — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:13:42 GMT

Impact of early voting -- I heard (don't know if it's correct) that roughly half the people in CA cast their vote early, before the shift to Obama.

It seems to me that regardless of what current polling is showing, there are a lot of people who probably decided early and have already voted. Even if they change their mind now, it's basically too late.

I think this is not good for Obama. Since I was originally for Edwards and now for Obama, I am worried about the effect of early voting.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:14:44 GMT

Hillary needs women like BionicWoman. She needs someone to step on to avoid getting her feet wet in the puddles.

Charles Napper (Sent Tuesday, February 05, 2008 10:59 AM)

Judging from the blogs on here the last few months, she could walk on their back to London and never get her feet wet.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:18:03 GMT

Mark S of N.C.- I apologize I reread your blog. I agree with you 100%. P.S. love your Smokey moutains, river rafting and Ashville.

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Russ Maine — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:19:29 GMT

gee you talk about Obama celebrity endorsements, but how about all those long time politicians for McCain who have brought this country to where it is now...A disaster, of money and greed and corrupt Washington, i think i would rather have the celebrities than politcs as usual

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Lynette, NYC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:20:49 GMT

Jaycee has been getting alot of play on this blog recently. She is obviously employing the same speech writer obama is. Its beautiful, eloquent, and poignant. But what are you really saying. When the dust settles, if Obama is the democratic nominee, when everyone realizes he doesnt have a clue, it will be too late.....

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Kathryn in Bham — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:24:34 GMT

Jerry,
The really great thing about the voting system where we have primaries and caucuses is that we can vote for who we think is the right choice. I do not agree with Mitt Romney on issues of importance to me...Iraq and the economy for HUGE starters. I also take issue with the fact that he has recently changed his position on other matters - I question the authenticity of his decision, as I believe he knew that his greatest support could be gathered from the 'conservative christian/right' group, but not without oposing abortion and gay rights.

I wish that more people were educated on the platform that Gov. Huckabee is running on. I think that he was unfairly dubbed as the preacher wannabe president instead of the visionary that he is. Nevertheless, I will cast my vote for him.

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Gigi Windsor CT — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:37:14 GMT

I think Hillary would make the best president at this time. She puts forth the best this country has to offer after the last 8 years of a bankrupt administration that has brought this country to its knees.

We do not need another pie in the sky dreamer. We need a doer and we need one now!!!!!

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Blue state baby — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:37:48 GMT

H P Boston, Good job, get as many as you can for Hillary. I will do the same in my state.

Vote Hillary '08

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Mark Thieme — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:42:00 GMT

Chuck Toddy?

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J Rudd, US — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:42:40 GMT

"Hillary is not just the most qualified candidate, she is also the smartest, on both sides."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Thanks for the laugh kincaid.

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:46:47 GMT

...And speaking of 1952, did anyone read the op-ed from Ike Eisenhauer's granddaughter, a Republican, supporting Obama, because, she said, the things her g'dad warned us about the "military-industrial comples" (his words, not some '60s radical's)have all come true under Bush, and only a really new thinker can fix the mess Bush has made. Good readin', folks!

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Orin Jenkins — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:47:40 GMT

I am driving this afternoon taking voters for Hillary to the polls.

HP Boston

All the people that I know are voting for Obama. And they know how to drive and own cars and stuff.

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jamie-iowa — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:48:22 GMT

MSNBC lost me some time ago. I will not watch the biased reporting from the Obama channel. Matthews loves Obama!! Go CNN and Hillary!!

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Rob, Lake Mills WI — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:48:48 GMT

Its not the race or gender of the Captain that best predicts the success of a ship's voyage. It is the navigated COURSE and the VISION of the Skipper that predicates the vessel's journey. There is only one candidate that has shown leadership and unity and an innate integrity that we need to command and guide our nation into a new age...that candidate is Barack Obama.

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Jerry Hater USA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:50:50 GMT

There goes Jerry again obsessing with all that is Hillary.....don't worry, no one is going to take away your Hillary dolls. You will still be able to play with them after she wins the nomination and becomes Madam President. We know, you are in love with her, secretly. You can't wait for her to win the nomination because that means one step closer to your dream come true - being ruled by Hillary Rodham Clinton!

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frank, macon, ga. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:52:39 GMT

1. I wouldn't vote for a Republican if you held a gun to my head, whhich might be the next thing they try.

2. I voted for the Clintons twice. That's enough.

GO OBAMA '08

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oBAMA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:52:40 GMT

NATIONAL POLLS SHOW THAT WITH 30 % OF THE VOTE IN, IT CLOSE.

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Sharon Stone — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:54:38 GMT

Barack Hussein Obama is such an elegant speaker.
Thats is only accomplishment and talent.
So lets make him president.

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Daniel, Seattle WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:55:51 GMT

Just an interesting FYI: the Democratic party in WA is actually electing delegates via the Caucus process this Saturday, Feb 10.

The primary on Feb 19 is a beauty contest.

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Ann, Chicago, IL — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:05:00 GMT

I was an Obama student in his classroom. I wouldn't vote for him.

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Lori, Ohio — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:08:12 GMT

I can't vote this round but go HILLARY!

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PB , Topeka KS — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:08:36 GMT

I think that the media is only covering what they want in order to get rating and not doing a service to the people like they are suppost to do. My Point. There is more than just McCain and Romney running in this race. Why is it that the other two have no coverage and yet Huckabee is third and running close behind but we can only focus on the two who can do nothing but talk about each other and not stick to the real issues of the people. I don't care about how much they uphold their record in the past, i want to know how they are going to be able to uphold this country. DO YOUR JOB and get back to the election as a whole and not just a select few.

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Michael Steinberg, Darien, Connecticut — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:11:14 GMT

Please support Hillary... so that we get a Republican back in office for another four years!!!

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Tara — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:12:29 GMT

I haven't voted yet today, but I can't wait! I just wanted to add my voice to the Obama supporters ;-)

OBAMA '08!

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cherri sandy utah — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:12:43 GMT

just be careful those voting for mitt, I'm from utah, not everything you see is to be believed!!

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Issa Bisso, Staten Island, New York — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:14:32 GMT

No matter what the big guys or girls from the East or big TV starlet say, you will shine as always. We trust America in your HANDS. As America was on Top at the time of president Bill it will be great at your time. Beat goliath HILLARY.

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Molly Maguire, Chautauqua, NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:14:39 GMT

This is our country, let's take it back. Make the "fairy tale" a resounding reality.

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jerry doctor — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:18:48 GMT

We need to gradually withdraw from Iraq over the next year. costing the country too much in terms of lives and money. We need a FLATTER tax code. Like Thompson's idea of 25% max. rate. make it for those earning 100,000 or more. 12.5% at 50K wage. 6.25 for 25 K. etc. Allow some mortgage interest deductions and some credit for kids. Send most of the illegals back to country of origin, and stop the "anchor babies." Ireland lets the kids decide at age 18 if they want Irish or other citizenship (kids born in Ireland and parents illegal). Ireland deports the illegals (parents and children). We need to let some of the illegals become citizens so they can pay REAL INCOME TAXES like the rest of us. PUT PEOPLE BACK TO WORK and get them off the welfare rolls! Deporting some of the illegals would free up some jobs that people on welfare could take! Build American industry and quit importing cheap goods from Mexico! Get rid of NAFTA! Jerry

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ace-independent — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:18:51 GMT

believe nothing coming from the polls. hillary is still the incumbent front runner. obama is surging and has a chance at causing the race to go on. the longer it goes on the better for obama. i wish they had let them campaign in michigan and florida. it would have been such a different story.

good luck to your candidates.

go obama

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Rory Portsmouth, NH — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:21:41 GMT

Who's it going to be? Clinton,or Borat? Nay, nay you say? Big Teddy K. by default

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Diane Miller, Hillsboro MO 63050 — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:48:51 GMT

Hillary is a great pollitian but no leader. She exposed her self by crying after the Iowa show down. With all her experience she did nothing for her own state of NY. After the Civil War the carpet baggers came from the north to exploit the souther people. This time everyone knew of the void in NY and the carpet bagger Hillary came up from the south moved her resident to NY so she could run for the job. Another transient carpet bagger.... A great political move but not a leader... or one that could be respected by foregin countries

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Sylvia, Los Angeles, Ca — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:48:55 GMT

VOTE FOR HILLARY FOR NO OTHER REASON THAN SHE SMARTER THAN ANYONE RUNNING!!!!!!!! AND SHE WILL LEAD THIS COUNTRY WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE.

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Nancy Overland Park, KS — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:48:56 GMT

No matter which candidate eventually wins, promises made during the campaign can only be achieved if the new president can effectively work with congress to bring about the results and change we would like to see. He or she cannot make good on the promises alone. We are fortunate to live in a country where each of us has the opportunity to go into a voting booth and make our choice. God Bless America!

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C. Stover — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:59:23 GMT

There is only one man out there that deserves to be a contender. Paul. He is the only one that said he will protect our U.S. Constitution. If he runs again, he will get my vote.

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Kibria Piku, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:00:05 GMT

I am sure, they are both energetic and will bring change. I will vote for Hillary because so, she can pick Obama as Vice President. That would be DREAM TEAM. No One can beat that.

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Ziedahn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:00:17 GMT

My hope is that the media will hold off with the final tallies until every state has their totals calculated. I am as anxious as anyone to know the results, but I don't think it is right to get ahead of the polls. Please do not pronounce the national winner until Alaska has finished, and yes, that means waiting until Midnight or later EST.

Obama '08

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Ashok T,Miami,Florida — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:00:39 GMT

Obama has a long road to trek on...brush aside ego and love for the country to agree to a Hillary/Obama ticket and take the country by storm and improve international relations...

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Barbara Nash, Florence, AL — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:02:07 GMT

I am a member of MoveOn. I did not receive a notice asking me whether or not I would participate in the supposed "poll". This was not a poll of the members. It was a convenience sample of a very small number of members. A true reflection of the members could have been gained only by asking each member her/his preference. It is really sad to me that MoveOn has taken such an action and that action is being touted as an endorsement. I have voted today after carefully weighing each candidate's programs and how they plan to lead the country if elected. I voted without input from MoveOn or any celebrity or sitting member of the United States Senate. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to make my own choices and will do so again in the general election in November.

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SP.....MIAMI///FLORIDA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:02:08 GMT

Obama.......SETTLE FOR A HILLARY/OBAMA TICKET FOR THE LOVE OF THE COUNTRY AND FOR BETTERING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS...

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Bob C. Carteret, NJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:03:12 GMT

Stop listening to polls none of them are reliable.They just doing this to excite the voters and to annoy the candidate especially if they don't favor them to win.

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lupe — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:03:23 GMT

Why so much vitriol from Obama's camp -- there's no need. Your candidate espouses unity, Hillary is a Democrat, she's on our side. Let's cheer-on both outstanding candidates.

Go Hillary!

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lupe — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:03:59 GMT

Why so much vitriol from Obama's camp -- there's no need. Your candidate espouses unity, Hillary is a Democrat, she's on our side. Let's cheer-on both outstanding candidates.

Go Hillary!

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lupe — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:03:59 GMT

Why so much vitriol from Obama's camp -- there's no need. Your candidate espouses unity, Hillary is a Democrat, she's on our side. Let's cheer-on both outstanding candidates.

Go Hillary!

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chuck, st louis, mo. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:05:53 GMT

Obama says he is the change candidate. Look who is supporting him almost all of the old guard of the Democrat's. Is this really a struggle of who is in charge of the Democrat's? Kennedy vs. Clinton?

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Gary, Columbia SC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:05:54 GMT

It's crazy how people keep going on about how inexperienced Senator Obama is, but they forget that John F. Kennedy was thought to be inexperienced and too young to be president. Now he is one of the most admired presidents in history!!

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Dana, Bellflower CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:06:45 GMT

Ba-rock the vote!

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Orlando /Arlington/VA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:08:06 GMT

Holden Masters / jaycee, Ventura, California / you both shut f....k..Republicans are voting for Obama because they know that Hillary will beat them, so use your head..Do you think that we're stupids, that Obama will bring all of us together?? yeah! right! It's a dream...Can Obama response, how did he buy a $2,000.000.000.0000000 million dollars house? he's not poor as he appears to be ok!!!!

Orlando

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Lee — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:08:12 GMT

I can only say one thing about Obama, can you say Jimmy Carter, because thats what you'll get.

Vote for Clinton

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Marylou De C. San Diego, CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:11:43 GMT

A Vote for Obama is a vote for Mccain.... Republican will win again... please wake up people.

The people of Utited State is not stupid.

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dad4ben, Wash St. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:12:15 GMT

At some point it would be nice if the major rally cry for Hillary (that she is so experienced) was refuted. Being the wife of a former President is not elected experience. I do not remember the ballot saying that Bill and his Wife are runniing for President. In my Official Washington State Voters Guide her elected experience is exactly one line. She has been a Senator for 7 years. That is it. While she would like to claim that she could "hit the ground running" that just isn't true. She has not been exposed to what the daily job entails. Most of the Presidential matters that Bill had on his plate including his daily schedule could not be discussed with Hillary by law. Occupying the White House and making First Lady PR appearances doesn't in any way qualify one to actually be President. When it comes to elected experience, Obama has actually served in Government longer. Ultimately, neither one really has much experience.
In the end, I want someone making decisions based on logic and hard facts. That person also needs to be a strong leader. The job of President takes a strong,decisive, rational person, not one that might break out in tears (as Hillary did in her Q&A a few weeks back).

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Ed Alaska — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:13:08 GMT

Obama is only gaining in the polls due to the bias news organizations such as MSNBC. The free press caused Jimmy Carter to lose against Reagen and is doing its best to see Hillary fall. The questions poosed to Hillary by the Today show this morning were hostile yet those asked to Osama Obama were a joke. MSNBC is a joke! Shame, shame, shame--you are just like FOX TV: FAKE.

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Mike Ryan , Spokane, WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:13:24 GMT

Hillary getting choaked up in the primaries?
Maybe its time to decide if she's emotionally stable enough to be President....I mean these are the primaries...what's she going to do under real pressure as a President in a real emergency?

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Robert Teeples — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:13:49 GMT

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Marylou De C. San Diego, CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:14:14 GMT

A Vote for Obama is a vote for Mccain.... Republican will win again... please wake up people.

The people of Utited State is not stupid.

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Hasan, New Canaan, Connecticut — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:15:20 GMT

Hi everyone!

I don't know why people are so worried about polls and results from other states. Just go and vote for the candidate who based on your judgement would lead our country well. As both Hillary and Obama said that anyone of us would be better than this current administration and whoever becomes the republican nominee...

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Colin, Grove City, PA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:15:29 GMT

And I thought the super bowl had some crazed fans...

I suppose I'll vote for the new guy, I only suspect he's a liar, but I know Billery and McCain are.

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Marlene, Charlotte NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:15:39 GMT

I would never argue with anyone that Hillary Clinton is smart - that's been the attraction for Bill. But Hillary is only politically smart, strategic for her own personal advancement and power hunger. Women that jump for Hillary simply on the basis that she's a woman and we need a woman in the White House are boarding the wrong boat. That's just crazy talk. Hillary is not a real woman, or real person for that matter. Save your enthusiasm for that female with genuine motivations and true leadership skills, not someone who will do anything to win. She will come along one day, and when she does I'll be first in line to vote for her.

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Mike Ryan , Spokane, WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:15:42 GMT

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JH, New Milford, NJ — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:17:04 GMT

Why does everyone assume that because I am a woman that I am going to vote for Hilary Clinton? I am not. Why do people think that because Hilary has a husband that was a former President that this makes her more "experienced." It does not. Why does everyone assume that white people will not vote for a man who is half black? They will. There are a lot of other assumptions out there, and I think the American people are going to prove all the political pundits wrong. People will vote for whomever they feel is the right person for the job. Don't ever let somebody else tell you how to vote. You go America!

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Yes we can — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:17:22 GMT

I don't know why the Clinton People are complaining so much about MSNBC when CNN is completly Clintoncentric. I have also noted in reading this string that the Hillary supporter's posts tend to be more acerbic and vitriolic than the Obamaites. Acting like that will only tear our party apart.Let's stick to the positions. Doc, you do not need to post comments like that, I realize that West virginia is not the most PC place on the planet but please put your typing fingers in a sock.

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shane, bristol, tn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:18:26 GMT

hillary clinton is what this country needs now and for years to come. what she has and will do for children, education, armed forces, health care and the general public is unbelievable. god bless that woman and her family. hillary, you will have my vote and my families vote and we thank you.

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PATRICIA OLIVARES — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:20:19 GMT

I'm surprised nonone has talked about the fact that Americans are giving their American given Right to vote and giving it to someone by the name of Barrack Hussein Obama... Sounds Muslim to me, a wolf in sheep's clothing. Come on America, wake up. Your inviting terrorist to come into our country with your eyes wide open.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Shoul be the next President of these United States of America NOT A MUSLIM RADICAL.

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Kristin, Northridge, Ca — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:22:58 GMT

i think its funny that people comment on Obama's use of star power when no one would give a hoot about Billary if it wasn't for her MAJOR use of star power which would be BILL CLINTON.

I just want to say that I never got what is was to be patriotic, to love a country or feel a need to vote until I heard Obama speek.

OBAMA 08!!!

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Old Blue Dog — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:23:31 GMT

Auto liability insurance has long been mandated in Texas, overall I think it works pretty well. You can't get a drivers license, register your car, or even have it inspected without proving your coverage. I think with a little tweaking for those that truely can't afford it, a mandated health care system could work too.

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mwebb. maryville tn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:23:41 GMT

I have a question please. will anyone answer me? Who will tell the love one of the fallen service men and woman that their sacrifice was for nothing? Who among you is so rightious that you can take from them the thought that it was for a just cause? Who will tell them they died in vain? Who will the mother her sones death was not honorable? Well that is exactly what you are saying every time you cry bring them home befor the job is finished. I agree we need to do something different, we need to quit playing demecrat, republican, they say i say b/s and just finish it. Then we can pull out with pride knowing we the job was done correctly. Preserving the memory of the fallen with the honor and pride so they strongly deserve. dont take that away, dont belittle there sacrifice.

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R.R. CALIF. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:29:27 GMT

MONICA LEWINSKI'S X-BOYFRIENDS WIFE FOR PRESIDENT

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Paul C. Deranleau, Tumwater, WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:29:30 GMT

When are we going to wake up?
Hillary spent eight years in the white house with an avowed agenda to fix health care, and did not succeed. Are we to believe that she is now capable of building consensus as President? On anything?
And her health plan sucks!

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mm, Seattle, WA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:30:12 GMT

If you come to Washington state on Feb 19 you'll be able to cover the primary which will determine half of our Republican delegation but you have completely missed the Democratic event which is THIS SATURDAY, February 9th!!!

(It's hard enough for us to keep track of the process without misleading information in the press. Perhaps you'd like to correct the error?)

Thanks

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Florinda A. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:30:32 GMT

I agree a vote for Obama is a vote for Mccain.If dont want to win the republican again vote for Hillary.

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conan, inglewood, california — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:54:05 GMT

Vote for HILARY CLINTON 2008 for all ASIANS

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ace-independent — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:57:21 GMT

hillary will absolutely galavanize the gop base. they will unite just to beat her.

with mccain's ability to attract independents and some young voters, the democrats only have one candidate that can attract the amount of young voters, independent voter's and crossover voter's to beat mccain in the general election.

exit pollls show that hillary's base is strictly democrats and a very small number of republican women that would vote for her.

if hillary would win the nomination for the democratic party, the republicans would win the white house.

these are facts based upon finalized exit polls people, not just an opinion.

think about electability if you want to get in the white house and stop convincing yourself to believe in what you would like to be.

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Michael D. Bodensteiner(Bodie) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:57:58 GMT

Why is the Democratic race evan considered close?
Take out the false reporting, the sloppy polling and
the real winner,Hillary Clinton stands shoulders above her pretentius opponent.

Go Hillary ---- Bodie.

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Shirley Patton Morganton,NC 28655 — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:58:03 GMT

I heard Hillarys answers on Health care last night, and no were in her answers did she emply wage garnishment. Thats the problem with the American people; they read between the lines to believe what they want to hear.
America GET OUT and VOTE. We live in a great country.
Lets keep it like our forefather founded it. Trusting in God. Remember one Nation Under GOD. Thats the only thing that will save the United States.
VOTE FOR HILLARY.

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Steve, Covington, Ohio — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:58:11 GMT

A dad in Ohio....McCain is 4 more years of Iraq..Can we afford that... $1000 deductable family health insurance at $475 a month, $3 gas, stagnant wages...need I say more? Hillary or Obama...Undecided but either one will be a breath of fresh air compared to W

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PhillyEagles4Life, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:58:52 GMT

Seth, the UNITED Stated of America is not limited to Massachusets alone. The fact that you can run a state does not mean you can run a country. The way things work in the west is different from the way it works in the east and the way it runs in the north is different from the way it runs from the south. The quicker you understand that the quicker you will know that when it comes to economy, Romney is NOT the smartest person in the room.

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Ramona Aguado Brooklyn,N.Y. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:59:21 GMT

I'm ready for big change.let a woman try for a change
Go Hillary Go!

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Michael D. Bodensteiner(Bodie Twin Falls, Idaho — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:59:48 GMT

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Sabina, Ft Laud, FL — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:59:50 GMT

Give me a break, Obama???? What are you thinking? He will get eaten alive in Washington. That is unless the Kennedy's are going to run his office for him. Think about that!!

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Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:01:36 GMT

O.K. I'm going to restate why it is important that Obama be nominated for president (I assume his nomination will be tantamount to his election).

Beyond his inspirational message, which is truly remarkable and which could turn out young voters and those previously uninvolved in the political process, in such great numbers, that prior polling may have absolutely no relevance (vis a vis Obama v. any Republican). In addition to this, Barack (unlike Hillary) was against this idiotic and criminal war from the beginning. As has been said, Hillary was one of the arsonists while Barack supported the firemen.

Now hear this! Barack Obama was against this war when it was unpopular to be against this war. He recognized this criminal act back in Oct. 2002, when Hillary was supporting this war. At that earlier time, a priori, he stated that this incursion would be a diversion from our hunt for Osama bin Ladin and the Taliban and would risk a chaotic situation, a quagmire in Iraq, from which, it would be next to impossible for us to be extricated.

In addition to this amazing foresight, he has a world view. It is a view that is at the same time, supportive of a strong (and wisely used) defense, while advocating a pro-active diplomatic approach. This concept may be the most significant change in American foreign policy in years. He seeks to alleviate tensions around the globe with his world view. I guarantee that this will be well received by the international community. It will be effective in diffusing the Islamic radicals by strengthening the position of the moderates.

This far sighted and far reaching approach will be instrumental in re-instating American leadership, both moral and real, in this new world order. I think his brave and creative approach to international relations, is head and shoulders above his competitor(s). BTW John McCain's brave and unfortunate years spent in the Hanoi Hilton, in no way confers upon him an expertise in international policy. His positions on both the war and the surge, evidence little understanding of the socio-political situation in Iraq or in other Islamic nations.

On other issues, well…look, we're all Democrats. We're the party that leads the social revolution. Domestically, we all support progressive measures that involve universal health care, equal rights for minorities, for women, for gays. We all support better education and job growth. We all should support reining in the power of the corporate elite (although, I think it's obvious that Mrs. Clinton's credentials in this area are nebulous). Essentially there's no argument here between the two of them.

So, all of the noise about social agendas is merely competition in rhetoric. But really, the one who can forge the coalition necessary to get these measures passed in the Congress, is Barack Obama. He is the consensus builder and has the best chance of moving this country in the progressive direction that we all would like to see. For this reason, I believe that it is Barack and not Hillary, who will be able to tackle the major problems that will face the new occupant of the Oval Office. He is the candidate of substance. He will be right from day one.

Barack has demonstrated intelligence, judgment, integrity and a charismatic exuberance that inspires people by making them feel good about their best qualities. He inspires Americans by helping them to realize all that is truly beautiful and honorable about being an American. This is a remarkable talent and we should recognize this. It would be a shame to miss this opportunity.

I know that we all have a personal allegiance to our particular candidate, so I can't, in all fairness, argue about my subjective reasons for strongly supporting Obama. However, I will say, that those of you who want to vote for Obama because he’s black and feel that this would be a revolutionary statement…get over it! Those of you who have been waiting your whole life for a woman president and therefore want Hillary…get over it! Those reasons are like buying a house because you like the draperies. We’re all in this together and there is too much at stake here to vote for someone as a vehicle by which to make a statement about your personal identity.

In terms of true substance, objectively speaking, there is only one distinctive feature that separates the two of them. And there's no argument about this...Obama was against this war from the beginning and Hillary made mistakes in judgment about this war, time and time again. She has repeatedly supported President Bush in this criminal endeavor. Keep this in mind when you make your choice on Super Tuesday.
Obama '08

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Larry Leedy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:02:05 GMT

I would rather vote for the obama girl then either of the Democratic canidates

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Tim — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:03:34 GMT

GOVERNOR HUCKABEE wins the Mountain Mama-West Virgina!!!!Woohoo!!!!! take that radio talk show hosts and liberal media that has TRIED to shut Governor Huckabee down- He took his case straight to the people and BEAT the Romney money machine...ina a state he wasn't even predicted to do well in...Maybe Romney should drop out of the race and stop taking votes from Huckabee!!!!!! 18 delegates for the real Governor...Congratualtions Governor Huckabee-YOU DESERVE IT!!!!

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d.bartels, new york. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:03:34 GMT

I htink Hillary is the best choice we have right now.Voting for Obama is like voting for John McCain. John McCabe is a carbon copy of President Bush. American is not ready for a black president. look at the economy right. We need someone Like Hillary. we should all support Hillary to win.

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Mike K Rochester NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:03:35 GMT

GOOOOOOOOOBAMA!!!!!!!! Hillary has done zero for New York state.....she said she wouldn't run for president (lie).....she stayed with a cheating husband (weak woman or calculated plan).....she is the status quo....time for a real change!!!!!!

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Sarah — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:04:04 GMT

Everyone speaks of Barak's inexperience. What exactly has Hillary done for the state of N.Y. in all her experienced years...and what about First lady. She had 8 years... She should have accomplishments that are a mile long but alas only mediocre achievements can she stake claim to...that's what happens politics as usual.

Obama '08

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Tim, St. Paul MN — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:05:10 GMT

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Kevin Leo, Jonesboro, GA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:06:57 GMT

As an able body male who wants healthcare for all, I totally oppose Hillary's government mandate to have coverage. i would gladly pay for coverage as it is MY choice! I would much rather support Barack's plan to mandate coverage for children while reducing the costs to make it affordable for all.

As far as voting, here in the Greater Atlanta area, we have been hearing reports from local radio and tv stations of problems with the electonic voting since the polls opened this morning. Hard to believe we are STILL having issues with this problem 8 years after the Florida debacle!

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carlitos,LA, ca — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:35:32 GMT

celebrity and democrat big dogs = NE pro bowlers
bill clinton = 1 ny pro bowler
sb winner = ny giants= hillary
just thinking of kinda jinks
barack was at MA this am

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B.J. Belt, Mt. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:36:05 GMT

I am hearing very little about immigration from any of the candidates. The answer to that question would help a lot of people decide who to vote for or against. Why is that question not asked?

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DemLemming — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:36:53 GMT

All I can say about Obama is WHERE IS THE BEEF? What has this guy done besides not show up to vote in the Senate. Nothing besides going to Harvard and talks a good game.

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Gobo — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:37:26 GMT

Wow what a beautiful set of candidates. We love them both. Obama inspires me to not just expect things from Gov't but to reach out to all Americans and work together to make OUR country stronger. I value that! Sign me up! OBAMA ROCKS!

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SHARON WALKER, FOLSOM, CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:38:04 GMT

NANO TECHS AT WORK IN THE TEMPLE AND IN THE VOTERS. THEY ARE HURTING ME AND YOU. AND OUR FAMILIES.
OR IS THAT THE MORMON NEW LEADER WHO DOES NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRIEST, A PRESIDENT AND/ OR A PROFIT OR PROPHET. BOY ARE WE IN TROUBLE IF ROMNEY IS ELECTED. A MORMON BOOK ABOUT A CULT AND A MAN WHO USED OTHERS IDEAS AND GOT SHOT FOR FALSE PROPHECIES. WELL THE NEW OLD FOOL IS AT IT HE DOES NOT KNOW THAT PRIESTS ARE NOT MARRIED. CELEBET.
OR BET ON OBAMA AND GET DRUNK HE PROFITS AND GETS MONEY AND INVESTS WITH CROOKS.

WHAT A PAIR TO LEAVE OUT.
Right Dear Friends:

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Kristi B, Oklahoma City, OK — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:39:01 GMT

Hillary 2008!!!

Go vote!!!

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Brad — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:39:02 GMT

I can hardly wait for Obama's healthcare plan too. Finally, I'll be able to drop my expensive coverage and confidentally be able to play the "I'll pay for it when I need it" game. It is going to save me thousands annually. By the way, the rest of you don't mind picking up my family's ER/hospital tab every now and then do you?

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Jonelle Melton — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:39:06 GMT

I felt so good voting in the Primary today. This is the third Presidential Election I have had the opportunity to vote in; and this is the first time I really feel like my vote will count and I can help to bring about change. Please vote!!!!

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gia — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:39:39 GMT

wow i cant believe people are commenting that blacks should be before women in office as a stance. blacks were freed long before women had any rights. does this mean that blacks should hold office first? what does ANY of that matter? just BEST CANDIDATE

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CLC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:40:25 GMT

Universal Healthcare is not a new concept. Massachusetts is doing it now on a state level. There is no docking of wages, so you tools who like to spout nonsense please educate yourself. If you do not have healthcare by a certain date, you do not get the income tax deduction. Someone has to pay for your ass when you walk into an emergency room with your hand out. People who are low income earners qualify for a plan which is based on income. PERIOD

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Jane Smythe, Boca Raton, Fl — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:43:53 GMT

Hillary - You Go Girl!! Any woman can/should and who doesn't get out and vote for her today should be ashamed of herself! Vote for her today and let a brilliant woman show the world how to do things well.

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Elaine, Chapel Hill NC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:45:29 GMT

Bionic Woman--Can't you see that Hillary is the perfect example of a woman who listened to a man who promised her the stars and the moon? Bill is trying to pay off now, but I hope that circumstances have nullified that promise. We need to look forward with Obama, not backward with the Clintons.

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Bill, Albany NY — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:45:45 GMT

You want some more info on the Hillary Care? Think about this, if her health care plan is offered then Ford, GM, and the rest no longer need to pay for their prior employees' health insurance, a cost that they have been balking about for ages.

Just food for thought, and the reasons why Detroit loves Hillary.

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Sarah Lane ,Greenville,SC — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:47:07 GMT

OBAMA 08!!!!

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Mark, Memphis,TN — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:47:13 GMT

YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN,YES WE CAN,YES WE CAN,YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!! I for one really hope Barack Obama does outstanding today. It would be a breath of fresh air to this country. I see more pluses if Barack Obama wins and a real chance for this country to heal. I'm tired of more of them same from the en-trinched politicians and yes Hillary is one of the entrinched by admitting to 35 years of experience which usually leads to corruption.

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Nicky, — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:48:26 GMT

While I am still undecided between Obama and Clinton,
I am saddened that he has allowed his campaign to resort to "Celebrity endorsement" in the hopes of obtaining votes. Surely, the man who can bring about change, realizes that the average american, dosen't care what celebs think and his dependence on them diminishes his credibility. Please stop and have some faith in the american people.

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Pat, Venice, California — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:34:33 GMT

Obama is "Pinkberry" for those who need something new and different...Pinkberry isn't new and different, it's just frozen yogurt...if Obama wins the Democratic nomination, I will, for the first time in 45 years, vote Republican...to those women who are voting for Obama, REMEMBER Black men got the vote before women...

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L4Hillary — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:38:54 GMT

GOOO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOOO HILLARY!!!!! THE MEDIA WILL NOT BRAINWASH ME!!!!

HILLARY 08

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PapaC, FL — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:31:15 GMT

I'm an independent businessman. I grew up poor and working hard on a small farm, I served our country in the US Army, then I took advantage of the Veteran's Education Assistance Program (VEAP) -- which has now morphed to the Montgomery GI Bill -- to attend college while working full-time on the night shift in a trauma center. I chose to accept no parental support in financing my college education so my younger brothers could have an easier road to travel. I now hold two Master's degrees, I own an investment firm that continues its rapid growth velocity despite the collapse of easy credit in the financial sector, and I employ a dozen forward thinking men & women who understand that price only becomes an issue in the absence of value. I employ people, provide benefits & security, and build wealth for those willing to work for it.

I have a problem with the "nanny state redistribution of wealth" vote gathering motif of the democrat candidates and the "I wish I was Reagan" vote seekers of the republicans. Each are parasites on the productive citizens of our nation, and I'm sickened by the punitive & confiscatory nature of our current tax code.

You liberals out there need to understand something -- the only way to insure long term success is to allow for the possiblilty of failure. You conservatives out there need to grow a brain -- McCain is a war hero, but he's parlayed his heroism into a lifetime of leeching from US taxpayers and he's more liberal than either hussein-obama or billery. Incidentally, obama's mama, a misguided liberal academic dreamer, raised him as a white single mother while his black muslim daddy abandoned them both. Is he black enough?

I don't care how much melanin hussein-obama's skin contains. I don't care about billary's reproductive anatomy. I don't care that the republicans have to invent reasons to call themselves conservative enough to deserve your vote. I do care that all of them are so busy interviewing for a job, that none of them have actually done one for years.

Nixon's staff believed in the political clout of "the silent majority". They were as right as he was wrong. We productive members of the American economy and way of life would very much like for you parasitic dreamers to get a REAL EDUCATION and actually PRODUCE something beyond bloviation before you think you're well informed enough to cast a ballot.

There was a stupid movie several years ago called "Working Girl" in which a supporting cast member told Melanie Griffeth's character that she could dance around in her underwear, but it wouldn't make her Madonna. In the same fashion, the exercise of your privilege to vote doesn't make you a citizen worthy of the way of life soldiers like me made possible for you unless you EDUCATE yourself beyond newsclips, blogs, and wishful thinking.

The world is at stake, folks -- it's important!

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mamorritt — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:31:35 GMT

I have wached msnbc for years. But the rose is off the bloom. Clinton can do no right and Obama can do no wrong. CNN has another viewer.

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Sue Johnson, Los Angeles, CA. — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:34:07 GMT

I am concerned about the fact that leaders of Middle Eastern nations will not respect Mrs. Clinton should she become our next President. In the Muslim dominated nations, women are not leaders and are not encouraged to step into the leadership arena if it means telling men what to do. How will Mrs. Clinton be able to put aside those centuries -old cultural customs of the Middle Eastern male dominated nations?

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Tom, Pomona CA — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:34:26 GMT

You liberals crack me up. Barack Hussein Obama? What has he ever done? I give him credit for being an engaging speaker but there is absolutely no substance to anything he says. Everyone is for some kind of "change". But what does this mean? Nothing but empty rhetoric...Change can also be bad, such that a bad situation could be made worse or a good situation made bad.

For instance "Universal Healthcare". If you can't afford it now just wait until it's "free". Dear liberals, nothing is free or universal. Nothing. Our medical system needs more market forces not less. And by the way, it is still the best in the world despite misleading data such as the U.S. having the 44th highest life expectancy. You compare apples and oranges when you look at countries like Sweden for example. They don't allow a flood of poor illegal aliens over their border many of which are in bad health when they get here bringing in all kinds of diseases. It is also true as a society the U.S. is obese, which lowers our life expectancy considerably but doesn't indict the quality of our health care. As far as I know in a free society, we can't force people to loose weight and excercise. Great Britain has universal care. The result-long waits for poor care. Now they are actually proposing "self care" because the system is imploding under the costs. Great, you have a serious problem and you have to diagnose and treat yourself? Canada has universal. Canadians flood over the borders to the U.S. to get the care they can't get in Canada. Cheaper Canadian drugs? This is only because they are a small market and are being subsidized by primarily U.S. pharmeceudical companies. I support reimportation because it will eventually drive their prices up to what they should already be paying. It will have little effect on our prices long term. I want drug companies to make money so they can invest in developing the next break through drug. As a country we should never penalize success like you liberals like doing. Politics of envy...

Someone said Hillary Clinton is the smartest and most qualified candidate. Please, she didn't even realize that Benazir Bhutto would run for a different office (Prime Minister) than President Musharraf. Dear Hillary, Pakistan is a muslim country with nuclear weapons and our supposed ally against terrorism. Many terrorist originate from Pakistan and OBL is probably hiding in a Pakistani cave somewhere. You might want to read up on their history and political system if you hope to be the U.S. president. Just a suggestion...but you can always learn "on the job", as you hypocritically suggested others would need to do. Give me a break...

You liberals should be very happy. It looks as if McCain will win the Republican primary. In this case you are garanteed a liberal in office.