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Maryann, SD,CA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:28:11 GMT

So much for Obama supporters wanting to be postive. First Read is full of pages of insults for Clinton. Its ok for them to bash Clinton but when somebody says something about Obama they get called racist.I just hope people realize that as democrats we need each other to beat the Republicans. The republicans are just sitting back laughing and watch us self distruct.

Stop the insults because we need all democrats to stick together

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ME, Santa Ana, CA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:30:17 GMT

And her victory in CA is shrinking every day. It is now down to 9.3% (400,000) votes with 879,000 still to be counted.

These are mostly absentee ballots that were dropped-off at polling places on election day.

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:35:05 GMT

[ ...saying it was what she "always thought would happen."] from Day 1.
--Good thing people who disagreed with her
Day 1 overall plan of losing, like Mike Henry, are resigning from her campaign. That's the kind of Day 1 judgement we need. I'm mean, she's known this since 2006!
**I only pick on her, because I often get in trouble with the superlative.

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Brady, Norman, OK — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:36:14 GMT

What is this about freezing interest rates. Is that somehow a power granted to the President that I am unaware of? Not to mention what a ridiculous idea it is...

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Betty in Baltimore — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:36:20 GMT

Senator Clinton: All crass and no class.

Obama for President.

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Erick Relman, Portland, OR — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:36:49 GMT

You Go Girl!!! Beat him up - the country can't take another dumb President like Bush.....MY GOD have we learned nothing in 8 years???

Uniter = Divider. Change Washington? With Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Patrick Leahy? Please - we're not that stupid.

Hope? How about HELP!!!

I want a fighter for democratic values and that IS HILLARY CLINTON.....

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Ron, TX — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:37:05 GMT

Clinton suggested his margins had been expected, saying it was what she "always thought would happen."
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She expected to lose 10 states in a row by very large margins, so she just gave them up?!

Someone who supports Hillary, could you explain to me, for once, HOW she's going to "fight the tough battles" to get things done?

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Shtuey — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:37:13 GMT

If I were Senator Obama I wouldn't want to debate either. He might be asked (though unlikely since the moderators all throw him slow pitches) why a major facet of his plan for combatting climate change is to build nuclear power plants. It seems an odd choice considering that there is still no viable way to dispose of the waste. He must know this since he got on the Richardson and Clinton bandwagon (reluctantly) to come out against Yucca Mountain (at least when he got to Nevada). So why would someone like Barack Obama advocate nuclear energy?

Let me answer that one for you Barack: because, according to the LA Times, in 2007 (after you declared you wouldn't take lobbyist and PAC money) you took $160,000 from the Excelon Corp., which just so happens to be the nation's largest operator of nuclear power plants. You also took $1000 checks from John P. Novack (a representative of Excelon), and James Monk, the president of the Illinois Energy Association; a trade group that represents Commonwealth Edison, an Illinois based utility company which happens to be a wholly owned subsidiary of Excelon Corp.

Or maybe he doesn't want to talk about the California lobbyists for AT&T and United Airlines gave him $2300. Or maybe he doesn't want to talk about how he took a combined $170,000 from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup who, at the time of their contribution, had numerous issues pending in Washington. They also happened to spend $4.6 million on lobbying in 2006.

Or maybe he doesn't want to talk about the fact that at an Obama fundraiser in Tallahassee he took money from Florida statehouse lobbyists representing trial attorneys, the insurance industry, fast-food chains, and sugar cane growers. Now you Obamaphiles will no doubt say that Obama only said he wouldn't take money from FEDERAL lobbyists. Well, that only goes so far, as noted by the law firm Akerman Senterfitt. Members of that firm gave Obama $7000. On its website Akerman notes, as reported in the LA Times, that, "Akerman combines Tallahassee connections with, 'an involved federal political action committee' to provide its clients 'with an enviable level of access.'"

Obama is a liar and a fraud. His new motto is, "Change you CAN believe in." But it's obvious that Obama is really change you SHOULDN'T believe in.

Once again the American electorate is proving that it will believe whatever anyone says as long as they say it enough, and the media tells them it's okay to believe it. I would think that Americans would be outraged at a candidate who makes promises, but doesn't keep them; who says he's bringing hope and change, but is really just telling new lies and playing the same old games.

Thank you Obamaphiles for proving Ken Kesey's adage true: "In any given situation there are always going to be more dumb people than smart people."

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Dave, San Diego — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:40:35 GMT

GO HILLARY!!!

No Seriously Hillary... go... get out of here and make way for someone who will right the American ship that you and your generation have sent into a serious spin. You're old school tactics and empty promises are not welcome here.

Barack Obama is the right person for the job. Can't you see that the very thing you've been touting is the thing working hardest against you. You've been in "Washington" long enough to be one of them even thought the better part of that experience was not your doing but rather on the coat tails of your husband.

Don't drag this out any longer than it needs to be. Think about your party and think about the American people who want change.

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Democrat 101 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:41:04 GMT

Like President George Bush, Hillary Clinton will continue to make excuses in order to maintain her defiance of unfavorable circumstances and of the will of majority voters. A leader who remains so defiant and overly arrogant is one who is skilled in being a 'misleader' if elected.
Ms. Clinton's campaign tactics are very divisive at best. Her opponents may be able to paint her as a polarizing person who craves to fulfill her personal ambitions rather than offer herself as a good and frank stewardess of our nation.
Many foreigner continue to see America in negative terms because they see our leader (George Bush) as too arrogant to be dealt with diplomatically. The main reason that foreigners tend to dislike us Americans is because of the policies and tactics of our inefficient president. It is difficult to secure the trust of foreign leaders so thatwe can maintain a peaceful community of nations if our leader is perceived as arrogant and a 'misleader'.
We need a leader who freely admits mistakes and openly and frankly confronts reality, not someone who is deaf and blind to the realities of our 21st nation, as both Ms. Clinton and Bush are.

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Josh, Sacramento, CA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:41:32 GMT

Hillary is desperate, and trying to grasp at straws. She needs to drop out to unite the party, not drag it down with her. Even if she did steal the nomination by getting more superdelegates she will lose the general election. Obama can win Independents and Republicans, Hillary can't. End of story.

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John J. Jackson, Madison,Wi. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:41:58 GMT

#####URGENT####### WHY IS THE COMMERCIAL BELOW ABOUT CLINTON ASKING FOR THE DEBATE IN WISCONSIN NOT APPEARING ? IT WAS THERE EARLIER TODAY. 02/13/2008 5:38P.M. E.S.T.

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Muzhik — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:43:28 GMT

omg...she sounds soooooo desperate. maybe, once she loses the rest of the states, she'll just show up in Denver expecting the nomination anyway. and then she'll be the ultimate example of what her main constituency is - a manhating wallflower

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Rob, CA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:45:19 GMT

Hillary who?

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Zach, Tucson, Ariz — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:46:04 GMT

I was just wondering if anything that Clinton said in that was true. Clinton never thought that she would have to fight for this but now she finds out she has to and she realizes this when Obama has all the momentum.

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Zach, Tucson, Ariz — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:46:05 GMT

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OBAMA PREDITORY LENDERS FRIEND — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:47:39 GMT

When is anyone going to care about Obama getting his money from the Citicorp, JP Morgan and other huge preditory lenders. Come on America wake and smell the roses he rotten to the core.

Just what we need someone who thought 30% interest on credit cards was good.

Check the last debate with John Edwards, since he pointed out how Obama is in bed with them.

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Ryan, NY — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:47:51 GMT

I find it interesting that Hillary supporters are quick to comment how dumb Barack Obama supporters are, when he overwhelmingly attracts voters with higher levels of education.

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CitizenJ — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:48:15 GMT

So since she thought it would be tough to win some states in February, she just didn't try? Give me a break?

What does that say for what she is going to do to pass all of her proposals?

"Oh, I knew it would be tough so I'm just not going to do it."

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John - OH — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:49:16 GMT

Why does Hillary keep talking about which states Bill loss compared to her loosing them also. It looks like it is a vote for Bill is a vote for Hillary. Can't she stand on her own? Or is it true all her past jobs, boards, commissions, appointments are because of Bill. Where is her money coming from - those who contributed to Bill or having business deals with Bill? Where are her super Delegates coming from those who owe Bill from the past? Where is her experience coming from - Bill?

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Lance, SG, Missouri — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:50:28 GMT

Obama says he he is a new politician and then he gets the endorsement from the Old Guard patriach, Ted Kennedy. Obama says he will stand up the special interests and caves in to Exelon who rewrote completely his bill in the Senate. See the NY Times Article. Obama says there is a new day and he talks like the old politicians repeating platitudes and not talking about specific issues. He talks about wanting to lead this country and then 130 times in the Illinois Legislature he votes present to avoid confronting the tough issues. He wants to be open and then refuses to debate Hillary in Wisconsin. He invokes the race card in South Carolina and openly caters to blacks and then blames Bill Clinton for invoking the race card. I am a lifelong Democrat (although I never voted for Bill Clinton) but if Barack Hussein Obama is the nominee, I will vote for a man of integrity although I disagree with him on many issues, John McCain. Idealism is great, but talking specifics on the issues and being hypocrital about being against special interests and playing the race card is not.
We need leadership and integrity, not platitudes and a smile.

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Rusty B, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:57:53 GMT

The negativity that comes from Senator Barack Hussein Obama's supporters flabbergasts me! That energy needs to be directed towards the republican candidate! Don't forget that all of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters will be needed in order to win the Presidency! This will only cause dysfunction within the democratic party, and McCain will be plucking Obama's feathers like a Christmas goose during the main election should he win. Wise up everyone!

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flipflopwatch — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:02:20 GMT

Dave in SD, typical Obama statement. Yes, Hilary's been in Washington but so has Obama. Now somebody will come back and say "but not as long." But when questioning his experience people will say "but he's been a senator just like her." It's similar to Obama saying that MI and FL votes can't count because of "the rules." But, he wants to changes the rules re: super delegates. He pummeled HRC about drivers licenses for illegals but now he's suddenly FOR drivers licenses for illegals. When will all these starry-eyed people see, he's no different than the rest of them...a politician is a politician is a politician!!

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Perry Horne,Lancaster,S.C. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:06:09 GMT

if Hillary does not win big in Texas and Ohio she should realize that its over for her and drop out of the race and let the party unite for Obama. I wonder if she has the class to do this. She strikes me as being vengeful if she cant win.

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Tom Schlessinger, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:09:32 GMT

Hillary needs to wake up to the fact that she can attack Obama's lack of political experience all day long, but it won't overcome the fact that she is viewed as a candidate bought and paid for by the establishment. Obama's support comes from the fact that Americans know true change won't come from candidates 'owned' by lobbyist's and big business.

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mxed, San antonio, Texas — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:14:15 GMT

Fight hard, Hillary, and win! I've seen the JFK years. All talk! LBJ did the work! I saw the McGovern spin and excitment. He lost. Every time the Democrats vote on charism we do poorly. I don't trust Obama or his team. I want steady careful leadership. Not flash. I want careful withdrawal from Iraq. Not some kneejerk liberal reaction.

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jermell cartier los angeles ca — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:14:28 GMT

people people Demos stop the fighting they both have good ideals and they want to do good for the country I'm just scare the good o boys in the military will they listen to Hillary or our enemies abroad will they take her threats serious plus I'm tired of short men being president that short man complex

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Julie Nelson, Colton, Ca. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:15:57 GMT

I know people are drawn to Obama by his speeches but are people really listen or are they just moved by the movement? I just don't get it, at least with Hillary there is a plan and not just words. One more thing have the people read the Left Behind Series they might want to and then think about whats happening.

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Barbara Saxby, San Rafael, California — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:22:16 GMT

I think she is by far the best candidate to get work done. Barrack has charm and a big smile, but I don't think he has what it takes to meet the real challenges we face. You can all wish on a star and think politics in Washington are going to change when he gets in, but he has a lot to learn. She has navigated the system for years and has been successful. This is a really close race still and we all need to support who we like and then place nice as one big party at the end and take McCain down.

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JOE McCarthy PlyMOUTH Mn — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:32:40 GMT

We are hoping for a Change in america and OBAMACAN will be everywhere to appose the OLD GENERATION and give way to the new generation. Our Bridges are falling apart, our neighborhoods are going frombad to worse and we are spending all this money and our lives in Iraq. Give us a break. REpublicans for OBAMA

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JOE McCarthy PlyMOUTH Mn — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:33:24 GMT

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DT — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:34:34 GMT

Oh yeah, I'm sure that Hillary "always expected this to happen." As if. Just like her husband, she lies without giving it a second thought, even when there's no point to it, and nobody's going to believe her anyhow. And it just never stops.

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ksquals@uncc, Charlotte, NC — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:37:07 GMT

Clinton and her followers are all sore losers. The momentum is shifting and her campaign has no idea what to do. How many more debates do we need to see between the candidates, enough is enough. Let's send the HillBillarys back to Arkansas or New York, anywhere but the White House!!

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SUE HARPER — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:37:24 GMT

The media luvs obama they hate HILLARY.... so they give him a free pass... in the end when all the dirt comes out on him.... the media will look so stupid.....I STILL LUV HILLARY..... look everyone knows HILLARY. but know one knows THE REAL OBAMA, he knows we are in a bad economy and at war a time win the american people have given up hope..... and he plays on that....... thats all..... but oh well

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Evelyn Woodson — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:37:25 GMT

I am disappointed with Senator Clinton and the way in which she and her husband have conducted themselves during this campaign.
It seems too that Senator Clinton is a bit of a sore loser as she has failed to congradulate her opponent, Senator Obama, for his overwelming successes in the last two sets of wins.
Her flawed campaign and recent loses are indications that she is in trouble.
Perhaps this says something about her character, Perhaps too this is a sample of her inability to lead.

I am a 55 year old female from the state of Iowa.
I have been undecided until today. I will now support
Senator Obama because I believe he is the better candidate.

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Dave, Dallas, Texas — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:38:24 GMT

I'm an undecided voter, but the overly-smart media is pushing me towards voting for Clinton. Either the media thinks Americans are stupid that they will follow their lead, or...anyways, we need to hear specifics from Obama and not just rhetoric.
Clinton on the other hand has to show that she can bring people together.
If I were hiring a person, I would go get the one that can get the job done, and for that, you need experience and bringing people together.

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Susan, Redmond, WA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:39:29 GMT

Give it up, Hillary, please. For the sake of the party, pack it in and go home to New York.

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Matt K, Chicago, IL — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:39:35 GMT

To all Democrats:

Obama has clearly demonstrated that he can pull in core democrats, independents and even some Republicans into his fold.

With John McCain as the presumptive republican nominee, it is very clear that Obama stands a better chance of winning the general elections. He will cut McCain's support by pulling in those independents and Obamicans.

If Hilary becomes a nominee, she will polarize the voters to the point that the independents and the moderate republican will vote for McCain. Also, her nomination will really energize the conservative constituents who hate the Clintons. No wonder the republicans are salivating at the though of Hilary being the Democratic nominee.

BOTTOM LINE: If democrats badly need the white house then they MUST support Obama. Or else get ready for another 4-8 years of Republicans in the white house.

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Jim Royer Edmonds WA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:40:22 GMT

I heard from the other side today about rhetoric and blue skys - if you want platitudes vote for Obama - McCain is gonna eat him up and spit him out--Obama has a lot of issues from his church to his record(or lack of)..McCain should go with Rice - that would make for an interesting race (no pun intended)

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Donna, Auburn, CA — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:41:34 GMT

Hillary is not losing her votes in California..wishful thinking on your part! The media has done a good job of letting him get a free ride. The man is not telling truth about lobbyists. We are suppose to believe there is a difference between state and federal lobbyist!

California for Hillary!!!

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Tim Greene, Houston Texas — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:44:25 GMT

Comparing the quality of the two campaigns so far, I would say Barack Obama will be ready to be President on day one.

He sure has out planned Hillary's 35 years of experience.

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B from Alaska — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:45:00 GMT

Gee,
This woman is sick.
Power hundry.

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Tammy, D.C. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:45:39 GMT

Aww someone needs a nap. She's cranky when she's losing. So much for grace. She didn't even thank the people that voted for her, just go to the next state. YOU'RE WELCOME HILLARY!!
I made a huge mistake in voting for her. You use us then don't mention us. FORGET YOU TOO. Back to undecided for now. :(

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TH, Midwest — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:45:47 GMT

I'm confused. When was Hillary granted secret powers that allow her to freeze foreclosures prior to being elected?
It amazes me that voters would even listen to that kind of empty promise.
Shtuey, be careful about bringing up lobbyist and special interest money to bring down Obama, your candidate stays away from those issues for a reason.
On a lighter note, if Hillary thinks hanging her hat on the idea that losing 10 states in a row, firing staff, and running out of money have always been the cornerstones of her brilliant strategy, I would like to know what she's smokin' and are you willing to share?

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Andre Kazi — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:47:09 GMT

The only thing Hillary ever fought for was her marriage--after Monica. Everything else was handed to her on a silver platter thanks to Bill(good man.)

However, Obama--the fighter on the mean streets of Chicago--will probably fit into the US political scene better that Billary. What's she going to do when things get tough--cry? Oh she's already done that. Go Obama--be the legend!

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Carol, Long Valley NJ — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:47:16 GMT

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Dee Jackson, Columbia, TN — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:48:45 GMT

I think that it is important that Democrats remain united and try hard to stay away from personal attacks. Most of the comments on this board are very harsh toward Clinton. Yes, I am a supporter of Obama, but I do not wish to tear down Clinton in order to demonstrate this support. In many ways, I think the Clinton campaign is probably doing a better job at tearing itself down. Obama represents for many people a metaphysical change. I believe that most people who support Obama cannot readily identify a clear position that he holds. Moreover, this relative lack of "substance" may be a problem for Obama in a General Election. But, I am positive that he and his campaign managers are preparing to add more specifics and more aggressiveness to his positions and prospective policies. At any rate, I don't think many (if not most) Americans are really looking for a "specific" presidential candidate. For nearly 8 years we have been sagged with a President who has made this country less safe, less respected internationally, poorer, and riding the back of a proverbial societal downfall. Obama represents a major shift in the normative ideology of Washington, DC and American politics, in general. Both Clinton and McCain are establishment politicians, and even though I actually like both of them, I cannot envision much change coming from either of them due to the entrenched nature of your political backgrounds and related experience. I voted for Bush twice. I am truly sorry for my votes. I regret being seduced by fear. I will not fall victim to fear and despair again! I am not looking for a President with tons of Washington experience. I want someone who is fresh, idealistic, metaphysical, and transformational. This is why I support Obama. I believe that he will be a great President. A President must inspire hope and active participation in one's democracy. When I see young children behind Obama at his rallies, I see the possibility of hope for future generations. I may be wrong, but at this point in my thinking...what is there to lose?

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Rick — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:49:50 GMT

Hillary- Ask Obama how he thinks he can possibly safely lead us out of Iraq-- when he has NEVER been there?!! Also- at the time of the Iraq vote: Intelligence reports told us there were Weapons of Mass Destruction and Obama chose to vote AGAINST protecting America. Hillary- you are better poised to be a better national security leader. McCain, a war hero and veteran will crush Obama.

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NEED TO KNOW — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:51:19 GMT

MSNBC- Ask Obama how he possibly thinks he is able to safely lead us out of Iraq when he has NEVER been there.

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Eric Van B, Bakersfield, Ca — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:53:14 GMT

I heard that Hillary is working towards bringing back the monarchy. She has as much experience as Monica Lewinski. Monica at least has a degree from Oxford. Just because you lived in the White House doesn't mean you have what it takes to be President. It does mean that you have enough money to be a carpet bagger and buy a Senate seat. I pretty sure that Monica sucked as much knowledge out of Bill as humanly possible. More then Hillary ever has.

If we changed to a monarchy I am sure Bill would have died in office and Queen Hil would have taken over. I hate the arrogance of the Clintons. I wish they would go away.

As a Republican, I am impressed with Obama. He has stirred something in me that I haven't ever felt before. It is Hope.

I love it. Go gettem Obama...There are a bunch of us Republicans looking for hope.

Eric

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Earl, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:55:41 GMT

Could somebody tell me exactly what public elected position(s) Clinton has held besides her current one. I am trying to compare here public record against Obama.

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AJ — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:57:44 GMT

I am very surprized by the animosity in these blogs among the supporters. This is a great country that we live in and that gives us the right to disagree but we could do it in a civil manner.

The easy way 'Obama' can win is consistently state a clear fact - that both Hillary and Mcain…the most experienced candidates (does being adjacent to a president count) in the field have made monumental mistakes on national security 'Iraq'. Did all their years of experience lead them to that unmistakebly incorrect conclusion on the biggest policy decision in their lives. What gives that they will not make such monumentally naive mistakes again.

I like all 3 of them..but this is a clear difference that does not bode well for Hillary and Mcain

God bless America

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SDindependent — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:58:42 GMT

Freeze interest rates......... sounds like price freezing, when was the last time that idea worked...oh! I remember NIXON.

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Julian Pamplin, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:02:29 GMT

Hillary Clinton is a fighter. She is a genius. She is a person of principle. That is not hyperbole-none of it. Barack Obama is brilliant, accomplished, a visionary, capable of uniting the party and the country. All too, not hyperbole. Let us be glad to have such Dems poised to lead. I know I am.

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stephanie r from Middlesex, NJ — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:04:06 GMT

GO HILLARY!!! WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING. YOU HAVE MANY SUPPORTERS IN NEW JERSEY.

I LOVE THE WAY THE DEMOCRATS STICK TOGETHER AND TRY TO THROW YOU TO THE CURB. IF ANYTHING, THEY ARE RUINING ANY CHANCE TO CLOSE THE GAPS WITHIN THE PARTY. IT IS OBVIOUS TO SEASONED VOTERS THAT THE KENNEDYS, ET AL, RALLY AROUND OBAHAMA SO THEY CAN PULL HIS STRINGS. THEY ARE GIVING YOU A HARD TIME BECAUSE, UNLIKE OBAMA, YOU ARE NO ONE'S PUPPET.

WE ARE WITH YOU. GO GIRL!!!

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Lisa, Seattle, Wash — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:07:06 GMT

Of course Clinton want a debate . . . . .Haven't they already done this, many times I might add. The looser always want to debate over and over again so they can clarify/change their position. She thought this would happen all along, give me a break. She campaigned just as hard in some of those areas. Is that what she thinks the people want to hear?

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Roland Madore, Fort Collins, CO — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:08:07 GMT

The Clinton Machine math is so 20th century. Hillary and Bill have been just too damn dismissive of all those little caucus and primary states. Hillary couldn’t even thank all those who voted for her in Virgina, Maryland, and D.C. before she darted off to El Paso, TX. Then, rather than congratulate Barack Obama for his wins, as all second-place candidates always do, NOT EVEN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of anything?!? How rude!

Their entire attitude about all this makes them real losers in my book. Rather than just relying on the so-called big states and super delegates, they need to do the new 21st century math of Barack Obama. And, with all due respect, another lesson of this election cycle I hope Hillary supporters especially learn is that not only do we deserve the government we get, but also, part of the individual responsibility of citizens in a participatory democracy is to educate themselves on the important issues of our day rather than follow blindly as the lazy zombies we’ve become. As an English teacher, I always preached this to my students: “If you don’t think for yourselves, there’s always someone who will do it for you.” Again, wake up, America! Not just the Bush family, but the Clintons are also messing with your minds.

Barack Obama’s campaign is a wake-up-America movement built on a vision of the country we will become if we can rise above the old politics that parses us into separate groups and puts us as odds with one another. As a born-again boomer for Obama, a newly-retired teacher with 35 years of service to our nation’s kids, a parent, and a grandparent, I do not believe Hillary Clinton is the solution to our problems. Instead, she is part of the problem.

Only Barack Obama has the best set of skills to unify this country, rally the Congress to work together to bring about real change in all segments of our daily lives, and lead this country in a new direction with the right moral compass to change hearts here at home and all over the world.

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Dave Phoenix, AZ — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:10:03 GMT

Shtuey,

Do you really want to start comparing the lobbyist haul and/or ethical challenges of Obama and Clinton? That, my friend, is a sword you're grabbing by the blade. Unfortunately, my vote won't mean squat because McCain is "unlikely" to lose Arizona, but you should get off those HRC talking points pretty quick because there is not enough room (Norman Hsu, Rose Law Firm billing records, Papers for the Clinton Library to name a few) to go over Senator Clinton's lobbyist/donor/ethical challenges.

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Joyce, NY, NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:12:10 GMT

This one is really good - from LisaMpls

"Enough twisting of the facts, Sen. Obama.

Hillary has said numerous times that she would call for an end to the tax code incentives given to businesses that ship jobs overseas.
How does Barack plan to enforce his mandate that all children have healthcare? Go after wages? He hasn't even said. Why not??

In Wisconsin today, Barack proposed n plan to improve infrastructure and create green collar jobs, something Hillary has already done. I believe she even introduced a bill and has Senators co-sponsoring it, but I'm not positive. Anyways, to pay for this plan, Barack said the funds would come from ending the war in Iraq.

Is it possible to fund something by ending the war in Iraq? The budget that Bush proposes to Congress every year does not include funding for the war.
Ending the war means that we won't go farther into debt. Ending the war does not, however, mean that there will be extra cash on hand to pay for these programs.
In other words, if Barack were President, he would have to include these new programs in his proposed budget. There would be no reduction in spending in the budget to account for these new programs. Am I missing something?"

No you're not Lisa, it's Barack who does not yet understand what his advisers drew up for him to read.

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G Davis — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:13:07 GMT

The Clintons are largely irrelevant now and they can call for all the debates they want, just as Mike Huckabee can call for whatever he wants from McCain...that doesn't mean anyone will pay attention to them.

Hillary started as the inevitable nominee...she started with an ex-husband's legacy to help her...she started with 100 million dollars...

Despite all those advantages, she has managed to mess her campaign up to the point of irrelevance. It's eerily reminiscent of Bush and Katrina...all the impetus in the world and somehow manages to mess it up.

I don't want someone leading my country who is so inept as to completely destroy all the advantages she started with.

It shows how ill prepared she really is to run this country.

The Clintons will continue to fight of course...and they will have some wins along the way. In the process of that, I have seen who I will vote for as a Dem and what I'll do if the wrong candidate is nominated.

And I'll do it for my country. At least McCain is an honorable man.

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EmilyAnne, Lima, Ohio — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:13:08 GMT

Hillary Clinton keeps fighting the good fight. She may be down, but is never out.

That's one of the things I respect and like about her so much.

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mbot565 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:15:10 GMT

Hillary Clinton is "HONEST"? Really? Oh man either you've been living in a cave or it's just feel good to be in denial. The Clintons are mastered at parsing, that's why she doesn't take stands on anything.

Hillary in a solution business? Oh, with that "35 years" worth of experience?

Well, how that "35 years" worth of experience led her to:
1. Authorize the war in Iraq. She didn't even bother to read the NIE report. She did her own research & still came up with a wrong one. Oh..you can scream because she was lied to. No she wasn't! She knew exactly what's going to happen & she did it for political decision. How on earth 35 years of experience can justify a decision that says "Let's postpone taking Osama Bin Laden and take a detour & kill Saddam Hussein in Iraq instead & let the military officers police the civil wars."

2. For somebody who has 35 years of experience who's been in and out of campaigns from her husband's are still out funded by "inexperienced" candidate who doesn't even take PAC & federal lobbyists money to boot! Where that 35 years of experience go?

3. She said she led on Healthcare, well, she sure did. But what did she learn? She came out last with her healthcare plan & then have the nerve to copy John Edwards' plan & claimed it as her own? That's leadership?

4. She has 35 years of experience and can't stick with a message for her campaign? First, inevitable, experience, experience to change, ready to lead on day one, turn up the heat, did I leave anything?

5. She doesn't have a backbone of her own. Had to have Bill Clinton defending her, Oh Healthcare didn't work because of his fault not hers. Anything that's good on Bill Clinton presidency was because of Hillary, any failure was because of Bill. NICE..... She has to wait until he really screwed up to shut him up!! Well, I wish he's out there more screwing things up.

6. Her 35 years of experience led her to VOTE FOR No Child Left Behind.

7. Her 35 years of experience didn't make her learn from her husband's chinese donation scandal & had her own Norman Hsu's donation scandal. How come you don't learn?

8. People who haven't been paying attention from the beginning may fall for the crying 2 days before elections (not once, but twice!), but not me.

9. People who haven't been paying attention from the beginning may fall for the cackling based on poll, not me...

10. When you have to cackle & cry on purpose to get votes, that shows you don't have an ounce of authenticity in you and I'm sick of it!!!

11. Hillary Clinton & her campaign make fun of the young people and voters since before Iowa caucuses. They insulted them as people who only go to rallies & will never vote. Now that they know young people came out and vote, they kissed the youngens' asses.

That's WHY I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR THE CLINTONS!! NO LEADERSHIP whatsover.

If it comes down to McCain & Hillary in the general, this democrat will vote for McCain.

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Bass, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:16:55 GMT

"What is this about freezing interest rates. Is that somehow a power granted to the President that I am unaware of? Not to mention what a ridiculous idea it is..."

Indeed, it doesn't get more ridiculous than that. What about flippers and speculators? And who's going to help those defaulting on prime mortgages?

Hillary is making too many damn crazy promises: I'll halt foreclosure - I'll give healthcare to all Americans - I'll stop the Iraq war - I'll catch Osama in Afghanistan - I'll unite America... Jeeze!

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MN mom — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:26:24 GMT

Since you guys find it sooo terribly hard to put positive Clinton items on here, I'll do it for you...
btw, MSNBC people need to start acting like real journalists again rather than Obama campaigners! You've gone from being my favorite news channel to next to FOX on the bottom. (and I know I'm not alone)

Former Ohio Senator and astronaut John Glenn announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton today.

"With all of the challenges facing Ohio and America, we need a leader who can deliver real solutions on her first day in office," Senator Glenn said.

"Hillary Clinton will immediately go to work turning around our economy and rebuilding the middle class. She has the strength and experience to take on the Republicans in November and win Ohio and the White House."

Sen. Glenn was the third American to fly in space aboard the Friendship 7 in 1962, and received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1978. After retiring from NASA, Sen. Glenn served the people of Ohio in the United States Senate from 1974 to 1999, the longest tenure of any Ohio Senator in history.

He began his career as a Marine Corps and Air Force pilot, flying combat missions during World War II and later Korea.

"I am deeply honored to have the support of Senator Glenn, a true American hero," Clinton said. "With his help, we'll bring our message of change across Ohio."

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Aaron, Saint Paul, MN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:27:02 GMT

"I want to congratulate Sen. Obama on his recent victories and tell him to meet me in Texas,"

What a classless comment!
Is Hillary planning a shoot-out or a campaign?

At least lose with some class, Hillary... and stop trying to divide the party, just like you would divide the country if you won!!

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Chris Obura, Halifax, NS Canada — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:27:02 GMT

I am from Canada and I can say here that many people I know are excited for Obama. Personally I have nothing against Hillary, but if I were American I'd go for a fresh and invigorating young leader like Obama. I believe it has been proven time and again in history that older leaders are generally disconnected from the majority of the population. Fresh young leaders like Pierre Trudeau, Kennedy and Obama, bring out passion from the citizens. Hilary has been in Washington all this time, perhaps this is nothing to brag about since Washington is not known for its close ties with ordinary Americans. Take a chance Americans, I believe you will have made a truly wise choice in Obama.

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alma, sebastopol, ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:28:20 GMT

Why do we need another debate to hear the same over and over again? Hillary is full of anger and hate and it is transferring it to her followers. Women are smarter than that.

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Jackie, Milwaukee WI — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:28:58 GMT

Is this a DYNASTY thing going on? Because she wants to go to the White House NOW!!, not later. Just after Bush,so it's about the Bush and Clintons, Oh, I get it NOW!

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Larry Cleburne Texas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:32:45 GMT

we need more debates: Look around this RACE is all about RACE....same old tune, same old story. It is just a differant on a differant station this time.
Go, Hillary Go....you go to Bill!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kari Brown Garner North Carolina — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:34:59 GMT

Thinking of electing Billary is horrible.
Besides all her backstabbing with the help of that husband of her. What a joke do YOu really want Bill Clinton walking the halls of the White House again,
Would you want your children there...YIPES Does anyone remember the impreachment.....wakeup people

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john k. san mateo, ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:35:54 GMT

why should obama give hillary the free exposure of a debate. she wouldn't do it for him. besides, if i heard her say "freeze interest rates" live i'd probably have a heart attack from laughing. that would be a financial disaster and she knows it. she's just pandering for votes and that's why i don't trust her. she talks out of both sides of her mouth.

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Deann Mitchell — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:05:33 GMT

Anybody that votes the the clinton's are idiots. Do you really want Bill Clinton with his lying/cheating self back in the white house? How dumb can you be? Hispanics are even dumber to believe that the clintons care about you. You're minorities just like african americans. They need to get off their high horse like they are better than african americans and they are not. They have gang gangers, killers, and everything else that all the other races have. So why is it they think they are white? They never will be and will never be treated that way and who the hell wants to be white anyway? Vote Obama, because he is the better candidate, not because of anything else. Who the hell has experience to run a whole country anyway. How do you muster experience on your resume for that? You don't.

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R perry — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:07:15 GMT

wise up america-doesnt matter what side the fence your on--promises for solutions,bad mouthing between parties we all know whats wrong-how to fix things is another matter and can they? after 57 years on this earth i havent seen alot of progrss,i worry about this country. pick of the lesser evils , some choice! i nominate Dave Ramsey

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Vie Guyton, Chantilly, Virginia — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:07:44 GMT

O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! I am voting for the "mindset" of Obama. Clearly, he understands the voice and the cries of the American People obviously clamoring for "Change". It's the "mindset" that I feel is needed to accomplish the long and tedious journey ahead. and with that said....O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA!

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John Doe — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:07:46 GMT

Which candidate is best for America? The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gives Brack Obama the lowest rating of any of the three major contenders for the Presidency, behind Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator John Edwards.
Wake up America, look at the facts. I can't believe how this many people can be taken in by a man giving a pretty speech with no substance.

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ObamaCan, Alaska — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:08:38 GMT

It's gonna get dirty. The Clintons can't stand the fact that this intelligent young man is going to snatch the nomination from her greedy hands. She can complain all she wants to about Obama's plans...the fact is she won't get any of her plans through because so many people dispise her. I am a republican who will vote for Obama this year!

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PlayboyRonn, DC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:17:59 GMT

Wow Hillary is full of it, she expected to run away with the nomination but now she's in a dog fight.Hillary's flipflopping is getting out of hand as well and by the way I thought Obama had affordable health care for all US citizens which is not mandated like Clinton's plan.

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Paul A Trouve — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:23:27 GMT

Typical Hillary Clinton! Gives with one hand and takes back with another! Just hope that Obama can keep his winning streak going! Maybe the Dems are waking up to the reality of Hillary's high negatives!

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Lady Professor — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:24:27 GMT

The following information gathered from the Library of Congress on the Legislative experience Junior Senator Hillary Clinton and Junior Senator Barack Obama. Please Feel free to check these records for yourself and draw your own conclusion.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term, which is 6 years and another year campaigning, has authored and passed 20 twenty pieces of legislation in her term of six years into law. These bills can be found at (wwwhomas.loc.gov). Senator Clinton has passed.

(1) Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
(2) Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
(3) Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
(4) Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
(5) Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
(6) Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
(7) Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(8) Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(9) Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
(10) Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(11) Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(12) Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
(13) Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
(14) Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
(15) Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive.
(16) Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
(17) Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
(18) Assist landmine victims in other countries.
(19) Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
(20) Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

She has a nice list, but note that these are The Fact's straight from the Senate Record; Therefore, it is not made up.

Now, It is time to post Senator Obama's record from the Library of Congress.I have to mention that Senator Obama's list is too substantive, one is coalesced to categorize. Since its alot, remember you can go to the Library of Congress website, and check it out yourself, but I am just summarizing his first 8 months.

During Senator Obama's first 8 eight months of elected service he sponsored over 820 bills.

He introduced 233 bills regarding healthcare reform,
125 bills on poverty and public assistance,
112 bills on crime fighting,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
(1)the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 that became LAW,
(2)The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act that became LAW, (3)The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act that passed the Senate,
(4)The 2007 Government Ethics Bill that became LAW,
(5)The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill that is in committee just to name a few.

In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no legislative record. Read the facts and not emotion.

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nick t, tustin, ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:24:52 GMT

HRC wants more debates to avail herself of free air time, and also taking out Barack from the field where he is most effective. Let the current underdog chase the master dog's tail.... here boy.... here boy.... (or girl?).. looses the punch...lol

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:26:16 GMT

John J. Jackson, Madison,Wi. (Sent Wednesday, February 13, 2008 5:41 PM)
Take a breath and turn your capslock off John. No need to shout. It would be news if she WASN"T demanding debates. Candidates that are ahead talk to the voters. Candidates that are behind demand debates and talk to the hand. There have been a dozen debates and there are more scheduled that will be televised.
Catch your breath yet?

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Ed — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:29:52 GMT

Obama would be quite a change from the clown posse that has been running this country for the last 8yrs.
However, on the replblican side, it could have been alot worse if Romney or Huckabee won. Mccain, if he stands up for what he believes and doesnt bend over for the right should do ok as well

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Sherri Mesquite, Texas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:31:16 GMT

Joe Klein's piece in Time magazine "Inspiration vs Substance" had a cartoon like pic of Hillary carrying stacks and stacks of books and Obama flying over head in a super-suit writing "dream"...how the truth shines in this little scene! Obama wants the trophy where Hillary wants the JOB! Hard work is a stable of hers and even her detractors have said so. One reason she wins the debates, she's prepared. She's "ready"! The audacity of ego to run after only 18 months of hard work is insulting after a G.W. Bush white house! Expeience is what truly counts! "Right on day one"????Who can promise such a thing and be honest about it?! The most we can hope for is "ready on day one" and that she is America...Hillary '08

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Mary — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:32:26 GMT

Well, we now see that if there is a Clinton white house part II that it will be just like part I -- full of lies and half truths. She said that she expected this??? What--- she is the heir apparent and predicted that it would all be over after Super Tuesday.

I have always supported the Clintons--- President and Governor Clinton (elected) and the First Lady Clinton-- not elected to anything before the Senate. But these lies, half truths and politics as usual have totally turned me off. Additionally, as a woman- I don't want the first female president to get there because she was married to a former President. The truth is that Hilliary has "stood by her man" and now expects that America will give her the White House as a prize for sticking with a serial cheater and liar. There marriage is a sham and I cannot in good consciousness as a feminist support a woman that has allowed a man to demean her for over 40 years with adultery and lies. Further, I want women to stand on their own two feet--not on the shoulders of our husbands.

I believe that the impeachment was wrong; but that the moral fabric of the Clintons is corrupt. I believe that they will stop at nothing to regain power and that it has nothing to do with America vs. them.

The stance that Obama should--- "Meet me in Texas" is arrogant and dismissive of the rest of the country. Is Hilliary only going to be the President of the big states or is this still America? Also notice that she does not thank the people that did waste their votes on her in MD, DC, VA and the other states that she continues to lose. Will someone really please peel back and see the real intent.

I pray every night that Obama gets the nomination and moves this country forward as President. I ask that Americans that love America will join me in this prayer. This is not against Hilliary but for AMERICA and thus for the BEST candidate to lead this great country. Obama 2008--- Hope that is refreshing, brilliant and REAL!

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Jackie Hyman Waxhaw, NC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:34:48 GMT

What makes Obama the underdog? Is it becasue his Mom was an Atheist? or maybe because his Father and step-father were both Muslims?It acn't be because he went to private shcools as a youngster. or maybe because his Mom was a single parent for a minute between marriages?

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Jackie Hyman Waxhaw, NC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:35:53 GMT

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Bill Rhodes — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:04 GMT

I'd find it very helpful if you'd provide a total number of superdelegates pledged to each candidate.

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Dave, Chicago, IL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:21 GMT

Maryann, I totally agree with your assessment that it's okay to be critical of Hillary, but God forbid if the media are critical of an African American. There seems to be a double standard here that's very unfair. The media doesn't confront Obama on how he's going to "change" America; they just keep on reporting about a freshman senators' "dream" campaign based only on his catchphrases and charisma. We need EXPERIENCE, which Hillary will bring to the table. If Obama were to be the Democratic candidate (which won't happen, because the superdelegates/Washington faithful will not allow this to happen), we'd only see more of the same of what's been bringing this country down over the past eight years; Republican rule.

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T Damion, South Carolina — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:23 GMT

It i-s do or die time but not for Mrs. Clinton ... For Obama.

Her campaign has gone negative in Wi, if Obama is really from "Chicago Politics" ... He will call her out time after time. He will drag her through the mud. He will remind the citizens of these United States how "cut throat" and "U-n-d-e-r Accomplished" she really is. He will proclaim for sea to shining sea what her candidacy truly represents: The P-u-p-p-e-t Presidency.

No one wants to say it but everybody knows the only thing that qualifies Mrs. Clinton to "Lead" on Day-1 ... is that her h-u-s-b-a-n-d is a former President and H-E will be calling the shots. Absolutely Nothing in her 6-year Senate run indicates that she is anything more than a "follower". Nothing in her 8-yrs as First Lady indicates that she is anything more than: A legend in "her" own mind. If she does become the nominee and President ... it will be a "Failed Presidency". Even if there is a Democratic Senate/House majority she will still need to bring in Republicans to get her agenda through. Democratic Legislators will not be able to vote straight party on policy. They will h-a-v-e to vote the issues the way it will affect the districts and peope they represent. What might benefit a southern state may not be beneficial to the folks in California. On issue after issue she will have to bring in Republicans and Independents to gain a majority. She is a N-O-T a uniter! She is polarizing. For all the talk about the "Glory Years" of the Clintons ... In his 2nd term there was Grid Lock in Washington. The people who suffered for that was us. It really doesn't matter whose to blame. There was enough to go around. Mrs. Clinton did n-o-t-h-i-n-g in that time to help mend the atmosphere. She was a Major Contributor to it. If that is the Record of EXPERIENCE she is so proud of ... This nation is better off without her.

Obama may be shallow to many here but HE IS a LEADER. Real Leaders know that He/She does not have to be the best at what they do. They just have to surround themselves with GOOD PEOPLE who are good at what they do and then INSPIRE THEM to achieve their goals. If the Methods and JUDGEMENT he has used in this campaign is any indication of what an Obama Presidency would look like ... He is obviously the B-e-s-t Choice for this N-a-t-i-o-n and the Democratic Party.

He, himself, is smart. He has surrounded himself with Good People who are, obviouly, Good at what they do. They obviously think "Outside of the Box". They have S-y-s-t-e-m-a-t-i-c-a-l-l-y challenged, met, competed, and by a slim margin ... Overcome a Political Dynasty. I would think the only people who are too blind to see this are just that: Blind Loyalist. Obama is t-h-e Force that Must N-o-w be dealt with and not dismissed. Even without the nomination (which I believe he will have), he will have turned the "Establishment" on it's ear and become a Power Broker.

For all the 35-Years of Experience Mrs. Clinton talks about it has not benefited her enough in this campaign. Her l-a-c-k of v-i-s-i-o-n and that of her team has put her in this "dog-fight" for the nomination. Her sense of "Entitlement" and "Condescention" to parts of the electorate has put her in this position. She certainly has time to turn it around but over half way through this process her candidacy (considering the lofty position She once held) in hind sight has to be considered Suspect ... If not a Failure.

Is this a Look into what Her Presidency would look like?

Just My Opinion ...

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Rox,Scottsbluff,Ne. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:36 GMT

How can any mother or father endorse a man who admits he broke the law by doing blow and smoking pot. Where are the morals of this Country. Think about our children. What kind of example does this give them? Think people. S.Res.263 is devoted to fallen DEA and FBI agents that died in the line of duty. When you are voting for Obama maybe the person before you or after is a daughter,son,brother etc. of a fallen agent. How can you say that is okay. It is a felony. To brag about it is disgusting. To say it is okay is heartbreaking. Do you think he didn't buy his drugs from the guy on the corner that you roll your windows up when you see him. Or the dealer that robbed your home or carjacked you or stole you grandmothers purse. It is just not okay. It is illegal. Got it ILLEGAL. And he doesn't care if you know it cuz he's got game..If you got game to then vote for him. From now on everytime i see a women or man walking out and endorsing Obama I am going to think that he or she gots game. If ya know what I mean. There have been more lives taken by illegal drug use in the United States then were lost in 911 and all of Iraq. Your breakin my heart that you think his wholly er den dou attitude is what we need in this country. We need to hold our Presidents at a higher standard. Are you an American that supports the fact that everytime Obama bought drugs in the four years he said he did that it gave all those countries monies to use against us. Wake up.
Oh yea and for everyreason that Shtuey stated vote for anyone but Obama.

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R. Rodriguez — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:41:05 GMT

ok, all your political pundits who are writing for the sake of swaying people by your negativity, when you take the time to write a lengthy piece to attack hillary or obama..........I think...hmmmmm that message came from their campaign people

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Thurston, Las Vegas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:41:12 GMT

Obama talks about how he was a community organizer and it looks like he was a very good one. Just look at how well his campaign is organized and look at Hillary's, that should tell you something at well they will be organized in the Oval office and bring this country together. Look at the turmoil within the Clinton camp! They can't get anything together. Also look at how Hillary won't campaign in the so called small states because of the delegate count...you don't see Obama turning his back on the people from the smaller states. Is that what Hillary will do in Office, not worry about the people in the so called small states... don't let her pull the wool over your eyes....

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Sean, Springfield MA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:41:21 GMT

Are you people crazy? Do you want to pay more taxes? Don't you realize that Government is the PROBLEM, not the solution? Who the hell is going to pay for all the crap Obama wants to give to people? Did you ever ask youself that? If you have a job and are currently paying taxes, guess what? It's you! Now if you don't pay taxes, then I guess I can see why getting more free handouts sounds like such a good idea.

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Dave, Chicago, IL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:47:30 GMT

The people that support Obama are misguided due to their ignorance of the real issues at hand. If anyone can give me a logical reason as to why he should be our next President, please post it. No reatoric or catchpharses allowed, ONLY FACTS!

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A waste of tax dollars — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:51:27 GMT

HRC= here's real conjecture! Her gender card is depleted and she keeps slinging the low blows. Omama , stays the course and he will defeat the low life Washington self serving paper hanger by a large margin!

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MISSY MAPLE GROVE, MN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:51:45 GMT

If we are democrats does it really manner which Sentor wins? We should be more focus on stopping the Republic party from winning. I feel America has suffered enough, there are straving families all over America. Yes we need Medical, yes we need homes and jobs for our families. We also need our MEN AND WOMEN HOME FROM THE WAR!!!!!! The killing need to stop the War need to STOP. AMERICA NEEDS A President WHO CARES ABOUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. I AM FOR CHANGE!!!!

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Santiago Solis — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:52:23 GMT

Again, media giving Obama a pass, Clinton is the most qualified person to get this economy going again as it was when the Clintons were in office. Obama's rhetoric of change does not mean anything. He has the same advisors while advocating change from the person he's trying to change from???? Dont believe the hype or we will have another republican in the White house

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alison weil — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:53:25 GMT

Shutney:
Hillary Clinton has taken more money from Wall Street than all the candidates who ran for President (inc the ones who dropped out) put together.

Now as the Sen from NY - that makes sense that her constituency supports her - but that makes your comments about people who work for Goldman Sachs constributing to Sen Obama's campaign pretty silly.

Individuals give money to political candidates - that is not a PAC, that is not lobbying money -- it is individuals. John Edwards who was vehemently against PAC money got hundreds of millions from Lawyers (ABA) - again you would expect that as he was a practicing attorney -- but he could still rightfully claim he did not take any PAC money.

If you want to get irate and worked up about Sen Obama you need to find a better way --

the web site OPENSECRETS.org is a non partisan site with all campaign contributions for every candidate- below is the link for Hillary Clinton --

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/summary.asp?id=N00000019

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Wayne Duke — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:54:06 GMT

All of you HRC supporters and especially those in Texas and Ohio please go to the Wall Street Journal On Line and do a search for the article "The Clintons Terror Pardons" E-Mail the link to everyone you know. It shows the lengths that the Clintons will go to to gain votes. Warning if you are a police officer as I was you will be especially upset. I don't know why this article has not gotten more wide spread eposure by the news media. Please share with everyone you know.

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Elizabeth — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:55:42 GMT

Maryann-- You say >>> Its ok for them to bash Clinton but when somebody says something about Obama they get called racist.<<<<

Would you care to provide an example of that? I see a LOT of criticisms of Sen. Obama (like "liar and fraud" a few posts before this one) with no counter-charge of racism. In fact, I actually see a lot more shrill cries of sexism and mysoginy from Clinton supporters when someone criticizes her. --- To their credit, neither of the candidates themselves are falling back on these tired lines very often (and, for the record, Sen. Clinton has talked about her gender *many* more times than Sen. Obama has talked about his race). -------- Please quit just repeating and repeating these old, groundless accusations as if saying them 100 times will make them true. Anyway, it hardly supports your "be positive and we need to stick together" message.

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Joe Austin, TX — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:55:58 GMT

I just don't get the negativity between the supporters of either candidate. For a change we have two strong candidates who are pretty similar on the issues, and passionate about getting things done. They may have different strategies for achieving their goals, but that isn't worth this kind of infighting. In November, most of us are going to rally around the nominee. It would be a shame if the negativity in this primary season cost us the general election.

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Stacy, Virginia — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:56:29 GMT

A day late and a dollar short.

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Gus Acosta, Edgewood, Kentucky — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:57:31 GMT

Wow! Can you spin 8 defeats by large margins as what you expected to happen? To be blunt, when I was in the Army, a drill instructor explained excuses like this: Excuses are like assholes... everyone has one. Hillary battle on girl, but be honest with yourself and your supporters. You got whipped and admit to it.

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Carthage — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:59:18 GMT

Does it ever occur to the Clinton supporters that almost exactly half of the country really does not like them very much (even if they once did), and will turn out against her (GOP), break for McCain (indies) or even stay home (part of the dems that are realy sick and tired of the travelgate, fostergate, perjury, willey-gate, monicagate, missing billing records, pardons and linked (yet top secret) library donations, Saudi/Dubai/Kazakhstan deals, Lincoln bedroom and desk stories, conspiracies from the right, left, press..., victimhood, triangulation, compartmentalisation.... - so many thigs things that distracted the country while Al Quaida was building up. The Clintons divide the country and now the party - EVEN if she were to eke out a 50.01% win in Nov, she cannot "lead", as no GOP congressman who ever wants to get re-elected at home will be the one on record as having given her a win of any significance. So all these elaborate plans she is painstakingly laying out have no way of passing. Just look at her "leadership style" the one and only time she was trying to get something through - my-way-or-the-highway healthcare reform that was not to be, and we lost 8 years, got Ginrcih and then Bush....Sen Clintons many qualities seem untimately suited for the senate - I hope we can all agree that we need new leadership there.

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B Will, Stl. MO — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:04:53 GMT

Shtuey, I would like to address the campaign contributions that you cited on Obama some of those same people gave to your beloved Hillary. How do you explain Hillary and Bill Clinton's friendship with George Bush, Sr. I suppose you have never heard of the Bush-Clinton Foundation. See daddy Bush is really running the country and Hillary is their front girl. That is why they want her in office. So she can be their scapegoat for all the dishonest and fraudlent, deceptive things that they have done to the American people and of course she would not tell because her adultress husband would be jailed with them. A vote for you girl is business as usual. Why don't you know that. You appear to be a very smart guy. By the way McCain and Hillary are good friends. They once had a drinking match and for the record Hillary won.

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MVPSDAD — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:06:03 GMT

i just want to ask SHTUEY where he/se got all his info from? and if he/she could get HRC 2007 tax returns too?

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carl ellis ,norfolk,va. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:12:05 GMT

why are there so many times obama didn't vote in congress?

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Cross — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:13:04 GMT

Dear Hillary:

I applaud you for working on the title of your new book: "Obama has the audacity to hope, but I have the audacity to make demands cause my name is Rodham-Clinton". You know, the people in NH bought into those alligator tears you let out before your "wow, I actually won" speech. So now you want him to debate in a state where he is actually campaigning in, and you are not. In spanish we call that having big "cojones". I wouldnt mind voting for a woman to be president, you however, are not her. You dont inspire me to vote for a democrat. Obama has the Obamacans (I'm proud to call myself one), but you cant even come up with a cool name for republicans to relate to. So, dont go away mad Hillary, just go away. YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!

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Grey — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:13:28 GMT

Shtuey, smaller nuclear power are disposable...not large old one. Radiation is a natural phenomenon and little emission can be removed naturally than a large amount. So, Obama does think about what we do not have that work best for USA and not for the lobbyist and establishments.
Hillary is in 1990's and not 2000's...eewww! If she won presidency, she will not be able to pass any changes because Republican will FILLIBUSTER her policies.

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Nyambati Aori, Holly Hill Fl — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:15:03 GMT

Obama's persistent assertion that the current political battle is all about "the past versus the future," vehemently captures his unstopable crusade about "change" of the status quo. Following the recent support and developments, One can say that Obama is a man who has outgrown race, age, class, gender and 'cheap' yesterday politics of "who is who and with what"- of cheap loyalty. To many of us (particularly reformists), the return of Rodham Clinton to white House will appear as a domination of the Clinton and Bush Families over the rest of us for over three decades today, while the rise of Obama will be an injection of new blood to a perishing system, a ressurection of self identification on the part of American people and a New hope geared towards seeing sons and daughrters of this land starting afresh in believing in themselves!

By the way, What is so unique about the Bush and Clinton families and their prolonged stay in White House?

Let's all participate in ushering a new dispensasion. Let's open a new page, a new chapter and start in believing in ourselves once more!

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Grey — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:15:55 GMT

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Julio — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:17:20 GMT

I'm glad somebody picked up on this. What about this "freezing interest rates business?. I always thought the Federal Reserve Bank was autonomous, and free of political influence from the white house. Sounds like socialism to me... It just shows how desperate she is... saying anything, and hoping that illiterate people who don't understand separation of powers will vote for her. Pathetic...

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Rob Cooper, Philadelphia, Pa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:17:50 GMT

SHrillary wants universal health coverage by criminalising the uninsured and sending breadwinners to jail. Thanks but no thanks.

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Tony, Cleveland, OH — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:18:52 GMT

Come on people. Just calm down. Interesting exact history of Obama's acceptances of money. Are you on Sen. Clinton's research team? How does one become privy to all this information and how does one have enough time to research all of this? Or was it all pre-chewed information just being repeated or just maybe hear-say like the smear email chain that popped up a few weeks ago? Sen. Clinton is a good candidate, but at this time, may be too polarizing and could possibly be the only democratic candidate that could spoil the recent democratic trifecta. Polls show she's EVEN with McCain if it were a general election. That's pretty tough to do considering he's representing practically a continuance of Bush's regime.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:19:17 GMT

Rasmussen's daily national tracking poll shows Obama leading for the first time day, and by five points. That's a significant one-day jump.

The poll is a daily average of the previous three days. A big jump in one day is either an outlier or evidence of a numbers movement potentially significantly larger than the average shows - maybe as much as three times larger.

Not that national polls mean too much, and we've all seen that its the state by state voting results that build or kill momentum. But its interesting just the same. I'll be watching the coming days to see which this is - outlier or huge shift toward Obama. Well, suppose it could be something in between, and maybe that's the case here.

It has to be ominous though for the Clinton campaign, who will be anxiously waiting to see the answer to above question, as well as whether states coming up are showing any similar movement.

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nick winko, indianapolis, in — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:20:53 GMT

bleep blop im a robot lol

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M. Fitzgerald, Cordova, Tn — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:21:14 GMT

Why is it not ok to say race is not a factor in this presidental race? When, it is. We are seeing record turn out by African American voters all over the country. Is this the first time someone running for president has inspired the African American voters or are they voting for him because he is black? Is it the first time Oprah Winfrey has been inspired enough by a canidate to come out and support him? I know that that there are many other segments of the population voting for Obama and I think he would make a good canidate someday. However, RACE is an issue in this election.

I think the press has also contributed to all the hype around Obama. I don't think I have read one negative thing about him. They seem to find enough wrong with Hillary. You can't tell me the man is perfect. If he is the democratic canidate the republicans are going to rip him apart. When they start attacking him is the press going to excuse them of making racial statements?

I can't believe how many people get caught up in the "change" statement. Washington will never change, it is what it is, so get use to it.

If Obama is the the democratic canidate, I will either vote for McCain or not at all. Hillary is the right person for the job, but will not get it because of the "good old boy" network that will never let a women become president.

I am so sick of all the negative reporting against Hillary. The media will cost her this election.

My grandfather was once so unhappy with the canidates, he wrote in Mae West, maybe I'll write in Miley Cyrus, she seems to be really popular now.

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Joseph, East Meadow NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:22:30 GMT

Hillary is a liar. She is lying about his plan not addressing those issues.

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Eric, NY, NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:24:02 GMT

You talked today about Hillary going "negative" on Obama calling for debates in WI but you never mentioned Obama's mailer that falsely says Hillary called NAFTA a "boon". Why is that?

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Democrat from CT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:26:53 GMT

Let's face it. Neither candidate has the majority, which is why the delegate count is so close. As a Democrat, I will support whichever candidate wins the primary. Here is my fear: As McCain appears to be a shoe-in for the Republican party, it will be a presidential campaign where if Obama wins, it will be experience vs. change. After the problems with the current unexperienced (when winning the presidency)president, experience will win every time. Obama is charming, but if he ends up the candidate, despite his charisma, all of a sudden people are going to be very concerned about their choice. He may be more popular than McCain, but we have learned that it is about who can do the job rather than who is the most likeable. Obama has been in the senate for three short years. A major company wouldn't hire a 3 year rookie to be their CEO, nevermind run a country that is in the worst shape in years. I really believe that the only candidate able to face off with McCain (to compare apples and apples) is Clinton. This way we are comparing two candidates who have experience with issues. We don't want to end up with a candidate that everyone feels good about winning the primary and then the second thought is "What have we done?". As another blogger once said, if you were having major surgery, you would choose the most experienced surgeon, no matter how likeable the intern was. Obama would be a great VP candidate, where he could gain the experience that he needs to make a run for President at a later date. He is certainly young enough to gain experience and not be fast-tracked into a position he can't handle. Let's make a good decision and not end up with another Republican President, I don't know how much more this country can take.

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LYNNE — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:28:06 GMT

REMEMBER THE MEDIA PROMOTES WHOM THEY WANT...YOU SEE EVERYTIME YOU PULL UP INFORMATION TITLE CLINTON YOU SEE OBAMA'S PICTURE THIS I FIND TOTALLY ONE SIDED...AND THE MEDIA DOESNT WANT TO LAY OUT THE REAL FACTS....I BELIEVE THE MEDIA SHOULD STAY OUT OF POLITICS.

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Steve, Seattle — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:33:20 GMT

Normally, as a republican, I would find it pretty amusing to see the democrats so divided. Given that this election, the democrats have a candidate who can not just bring together the party, but alo draw in moderate republicans like myself, its dissapointing. I'm not gonna mention any names with that, but if you guys nominate HIM, he's got my vote against anybody the republicans could put up.

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Mo, New York, New Yrok — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:33:54 GMT

I'm glad she finally found the graciousness to acknowledge her opponents victory. I almost wouldn't be surprised to see her on an aircraft carrier with a 'mission accomplished' banner waiving the background.

Enough of this Bush-Clinton-Clinton-Bush-Bush business. Get us off the merry-go-round!

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harriet irby — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:36:27 GMT

Women are the majority. We are underrepresented in both parties.
Hillary has no class?? Come on, boys. She took it with class when Bill's nonsense exploded all over DC. Hillary raised a beautiful and well-centered daughter in spite of the fish bowl existence of public life.
Barack is a political phenomenon no doubt. But Hillary's got him in the experience category.
Hillary is well regarded in over seas especially in South Asia. A nice shift from " bring it on Bush ".

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Dora C, Searcy, AR — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:36:56 GMT

Go Hillary !!!!! You were born to be President and change what the republicans have done to this country.You have my total support. Obama needs to get dried behind the ears and learn from the best. He can't even develop his own ideas and plans. This entire election is not about CHANGE, it is about EXPERIENCE...and Obama's single term in the US Senate is certainly not enough for ANYONE to believe he can possibly do a better job in leading our nation than Hillary can. It is, after all, not about being President, but about being a leader.

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Tracy: Dayton, OH — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:39:10 GMT

Shtuey...You know there hasn't been a presidential candidate yet that has been able to deliver on everything they advocate for...it's not how our system works and you and everyone else know this.

Hillary is going to FREEZE interest rates? I don't think so. She's going to make Universal Healthcare...making it manditory for everyone to purchase it? What if they can't offord it? What if that money needs to go to buy school clothes or pay the heating bill that continue to rise, or gas to get to work? Well that will be too bad because $ is coming directly out of their meager paycheck for substandard healthcare coverage, which will still require a copay and a primary physician and a way to get to the doctor. In addition, one of those neccessities if not all of them will go unpaid. The kids, looks like they get to wear clothes that don't fit, the heating bill, might have to be cold, the job, looks like they might lose it. The good news is if they lose it, they will qualify for medical coverage, food stamps and maybe a check from the federal government as long as they haven't already used up the welfare options available to them (Bill's reform!).

I like the idea of everyone being covered, don't get me wrong, but Hillary's plan isn't the answer. Obama has a good idea to start with but until we get socialized medicine there will continue to be problems. We will never get socialized healthcare as long as pharmecutical and insurance companies continue to buy their way through our government.

I do believe that Obama offers a real change from the norm. I advocate for that and think it's long over due. Clinton and McCain are cut from the same business as usual politics and Obama is not! Don't get mad about that, get excited about it.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy, Murfreesboro, TN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:42:53 GMT

I hope NBC will take off the kid gloves they have used on Barack Hussein Obama. What about all the money he has taken from state lobbyist and from representatives of nuclear power companies. Call
BHO what he is a bi-racial American. Not African-American. He will be ready for day one of 2011 or later. He can talk-the-talk but can he walk-the-walk. I don't think so. The idea of BHO being in charge of foreign affairs scares me to death. MSNBC stop giving Obama a pass ask him a tough question or two.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy, Murfreesboro, TN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:43:59 GMT

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chuck, richmond — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:46:12 GMT

Um, shtuey -- you think there's a link between nuclear waste and global warming and then have the audacity to call others stupid? Wow! Sounds like typical Clintonian propaganda!

The disposal of nuclear waste is one that has to be dealt with but it has nothing whatsoever to do w/ global warming. Nuclear power has little, if any, effect on global warming but don't let facts get in the way of your screed!

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Len, Ohio — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:47:17 GMT

I would like the Clinton supporters to explain what they see in a candidate that will not take accountability for her actions. First it was the Iraq vote which she has never owned up to. Then she can't admit that she is loosing to a very qualified candidate (Obama has more years in elected office). She claims the caucus are not fair or the are due to "activist". We don't need another 4 years of excuses. In addition her argument on being ready day one is flawed. Just look at her campaign. She had loyal staff that could not tell her the bad news until it was too late. Sounds alot like Bush. American can't afford another 4 years of this type of leadership.

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Ndali,Clinton,NJ — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:48:22 GMT

Hillary is classless and a has been.
In complete denial.Everything is always everyone'elses fault.
Please give me a break.

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Black guy not falling for the hype — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:49:05 GMT

Mr. Obama has Jimmy Carter written all over him. A disaster as president, who set the Democratic party back 12 years. Who became more respected for being a nice guy out of office which as far as I can remember has done nothing to improve the BACKBONE of the Democratic Party? Great speech maker, told the truth to a fault as President, but if asked the run again democrats would sooner stay home and eat popcorn. This party needs a fighter not someone who gives pretty speeches, with zero experience to back up all that rhetoric (see Jimmy Carter). Also, why are people doing back flips for a guy who win in states that will never go "Blue", AL, GA, VA, just who are we kidding.

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S. Ruff, Virginia — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:49:25 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The man who served as national manager of former President Clinton's 1992 campaign endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday.

David Wilhelm, who led the campaign and later became chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said Obama had the unique ability to encourage cooperation as a 65-percent president after the divisive years of a 51-percent majority. He was referring to the notion that Obama could govern the country with the support of a large coalition, as opposed to more polarized support for President Bush.

Wilhelm is a superdelegate who was previously uncommitted in the race

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Anna Molly (: — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:49:42 GMT

It’s all well-and-good for the candidates to lay out specific plans for health care, the environment, social security, immigration reform, the war, etc., but everyone knows that whatever plans they have now will change as the political winds blow and will eventually be subject to negotiation and compromise. Look at what happened to Senator Clinton’s original plan for health care reform. That’s just the way things work. And for all of the candidates, it also depends on what kind of congress they have to work with. So, although it’s nice to hear specifics, to some degree the specifics are premature -- the more important question is which candidate has the general principles that appeal to you, the right “aura,” and the skill and desire to change the politics-as-usual Washington dynamic. In short, which candidate do you trust the most overall to implement change? What does your heart tell you? At this point, the rest is just details.

As for the Wisconsin debate, I’d be surprised. Senator Obama would be foolish to agree to it, and I haven’t seen him make many foolish moves so far. No neophyte, for sure.

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wisdem, Madison, WI — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:50:17 GMT

I always knew that Mark Penn's shop pays shills to post at Ben's blog, but today has been remarkable. Ben's blog is full of postings by fake Wisconsinites with very English names like Jackson, Goodman and Lewis about why Obama should debate Clinton here. Did the debate idea test well in WI focus groups or something? So now the campaign is paying staff to push this at news blogs?

Real Wisconsin names are German, Polish/Eastern European, Scandinavian and occasionally Irish or Italian. There's actually only one John Jackson in the Madison phone book. And he's John W. Jackson.

20,000 real Wisconsinites turned out to see Obama last night here in person. A debate would be fun, but we're more interested in debating John McCain at this point.

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wisdem, Madison, WI — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:55:22 GMT

To the moderator:

Please don't post that comment I just hit "send" for. I was typing while fielding a call from an upset local friend who's for Clinton and wasn't paying enough attention to that fact that I had both Ben Smith's Politico blog and First Read open in different windows. Both of your sites have been inundated with postings from fakes. I apologize.

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BillieJean Nampa Idaho — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:55:57 GMT

The Clintons have bought and pushed their way through politics for all of their 35 years. If the American people really looked into the tactics they have used and the real people they have hurt over the years, in good conscience you couldn't or wouldn't vote for her.

If she can't even run her own campaign and know where the money is going how on earth is she going to run the united states. There has always been turmoil and unrest anywhere the Clintons have been including the White House, why on earth would we be so ignorant to put them back in there. Personally I am sick and tired of hearing her tell everyone that those of us who live in the caucus states are unimportant. What are we only important if we live in the states she thinks can get her elected??

I am all for another JFK, someone who really understands what it is like to be poor and someone who is not afraid to make their tax returns public each and every year.

The Clintons back in the white house will just be another disaster for American and allow the Clintons to continue to push and prod their way through and over America.

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Mary — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:57:22 GMT

Looks like we know where Obama is getting his ideas. Check out the below.

The reality is he just doesn't have the depth and experience to be our next president. He needs more experience to know how to bring about the change he talks about. I have no doubt we will all vote for him in 8 years - I will. Just not now! I am not voting for flash or inspiration. I am voting for real solutions that will help me in my real life and Clinton is nrilliant and deeply knowldegeable on all of the important issues facing our economy, Healthcare, etc... Check out the below:

Those covering Senator Obama’s economic speech in Wisconsin today could be forgiven if it felt like déjà vu all over again. Voters may ask themselves that if Senator Obama cannot produce his own ideas on the campaign trail, how will he solve new problems as President?

Senator Obama’s only "new" ideas were ones that Senator Clinton proposed months ago:

His "new" proposal for a national infrastructure bank is one that Hillary proposed August 8, 2007. ["I’m proud to co-sponsor Senator Dodd and Senator Hagel's National Infrastructure Bank Act that we just introduced to establish a federally-backed independent bank that will evaluate and finance large infrastructure projects by subsidies, loan guarantees, and bonds backed by the full faith and credit of the United States." Rebuilding America speech, 8/8/07; S. 1926, 8/1/07]

His "new" proposal to create 5 million green collar jobs was proposed by Hillary on November 5, 2007. ["And three, to move us from a carbon-based economy to an efficient, green economy by unleashing a wave of private-sector innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency. I believe that will create at least five million good new jobs from clean energy over the next decade." Energy and Climate speech, 11/5/07]

Google CEO Eric Schmidt praises Hillary’s plan to create 5 million Green Collar jobs, 11/5/07: "By emphasizing the connection between promoting a green efficient economy and job creation, Senator Clinton’s plan seeks to harness the power of technology and innovation to address one of our most pressing global challenges...The goal of producing 5 million new jobs can be achieved by private sector investment and bipartisan support for increased research and development in efficiency and clean energy."

In addition, while Senator Obama was busy resuscitating Hillary’s policies, he failed to offer real solutions for the most pressing economic challenges that Americans families face. As Hillary explained this morning, "a plan that fails to provide universal health care, fails to address the housing crisis, and fails to immediately start creating good paying jobs in America again will not turn the economy around and provide the real relief that our people need. We need real results not more rhetoric."

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Tim J, Chicago, IL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:02:30 GMT

Stop already!! All I read is women praising Clinton!! Please get over your femanist selves and focus on the issues! She will bend over backwards to please the republicans! Split from the past and take a step towards the future! Oboma '08!!

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L. Kelley — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:03:54 GMT

Obama has NO experience, his voting record is inconsistant, and he has Muslim family members?
Are we ready for THAT in the White House. Sure he talks a big talk but when it comes to experience, he falls short. Hillary is our best choice.

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NinaK — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:05:51 GMT

Hillary is back on the attack. I don't think Hillary has anything more to PROVE to us; she's already done most if it if not all:

1) Poor planning from Day One
2) Poor judgement from Day One
3) Poor budgeting from Day One
4) Poor campaign management from Day One
5) Poor campaign personnel management from Day One
6) Lack of integrity from Day One
7) Dishonesty and instability from Day One
8) Lies and distortion of facts from Day One
9) Brought out the gender card
10) Slash-and-burn tactics from Day One
11) Brought out the race card (as did Bill & minions)
12) Voted for "THE AUTHORITY TO USE MILITARY FORCE IN
IRAQ" (This is the name of the Bill)!! TO USE
MILITARY FORCE MEANS TO GO TO WAR!!
She insists she voted for the United Nations
to send inspectors into Iraq!! Did Hillary
even bother to read what she was voting for?
The irony is, that a few days before this bill
came up for a vote, SHE VOTED AGAINST PLACING
INSPECTORS IN IRAQ!
12) Chaotic Campaign--firings, shift of personnel,
resignations, and lots of turmoil
13) Stated she was going for the big-delegate states
and has shown her disdain for the smaller states
and her campaign has actually said they didn't
really matter.
14) Loose cannons (Bill, managers, and aides)
15) Treats us and talks to us like we cannot think
for ourselves
16) Lack of leadership skills
17) Devisiveness
18) While she was in DC, the senate was voting on amendments to our National Security Policies. Senator Obama and Senator McCain found the time to go and vote. Hillary did not show up!! This PROVES she really does not care about us, our safety, or the safety of our country. She was too immersed in her own agenda and her selfishness.

Hillary has PROVEN she is incapable of leading our country!

There are many more negatives I am sure the rest of you can think of.

Hillary has changed her persona so often, do we know WHO Hillary is? Does she?

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Nate, Nampa, ID — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:06:14 GMT

I'm tired of all this bickering. Why cant we just debate like civilized people instead of calling eachother names such as "Obamaphiles" and racists. This is sickening, I thought this was the UNITED States of America and yet, when we disagree on something we start calling eachother names like little children when we can be having intellectual conversations and making the world a better place.

I personally caucused for Obama because, unlike Clinton #2 (I'm just as guilty, I know) he gives me hope for a brighter future. I believe we need a leader who isn't such a realist and actually has some hope left in him. I mean, let's face it, the exact opposite of our current president is probably our safest choice and Hillary is just another cold, emotionless politician.

I'm 17 and I plan on voting for Obama this year because I, like Barack Obama, believe this nation has the potential to be great once again, but we cannot reach our potential if we keep fighting amongst eachother like this.

Obama for president.

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NinaK — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:10:15 GMT

ME, Santa Ana CA posted: "And her victory in CA is shrinking every day. It is now down to 9.3% (400,000) votes with 879,000 still to be counted.

These are mostly absentee ballots that were dropped-off at polling places on election day."

ME, how could California declare a winner without counting all the votes? Wouldn't it be something if she ultimately loses in California!!! Please keep us posted.:):)

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Jesse, San Antoino — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:12:34 GMT

I dont know why everyone is quick to defend Hillary. Alot of this stuff she brings on herself. Yes I like the Clintons and what they did in the 90's but this is a new time now. If she is her own person why does she keep bring up what her husband did when he ran.

Everytime she is down or something doesnt go her way she finds excuses. I havent heard Obama make one excuse yet. She said she is alittle tired and is losing her voice. This is nothing of what is needed by a president. Evidently she doesnt know how to handle her personnel. I see she is having uprising in her campaign. What do you think will happen when she is president?

Obama for president.

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KING OF SMEAR — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:13:04 GMT

SHE IS IN S TX LOOKING FOR MEXICAN VOTES==I SAY MEXICAN BECAUSE MORE ILLEGALS VOTE HERE THAN LEGALS. THEY ALSO GET WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS , HOUSING ECT. AND NOW CLINTON WILL GIVE THEM HEALTCARE=====HELL JUST GIVE THEM TEXAS AND GET IT OVER. SHE FIRED PATTY SOLIS WHOSE PARENTS WERE ILLEGAL===WONDER IF SHE CALLED HER A WET BACK OR BEANER SHE DOES THAT WHEN MAD

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Finnegan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:15:41 GMT

What the heck is the obsession with mentioning that Bill lost states as well in 92.

Who gives an arse.

Is he running with you or not Hillary cause everytime you lose you mention, well Bill lost as well.

Its just WEIRD.

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Joey, Austin, Texas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:17:56 GMT

This reminds me of that scene at the end of V for Vendetta: "WHY WON'T YOU DIE?!?"

She won't lose this gracefully; if she goes down, she's gonna bring down the party with her. The Clintons would sooner destroy this house than cede it.

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NinaK — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:18:51 GMT

#####URGENT####### WHY IS THE COMMERCIAL BELOW ABOUT CLINTON ASKING FOR THE DEBATE IN WISCONSIN NOT APPEARING ? IT WAS THERE EARLIER TODAY. 02/13/2008 5:38P.M. E.S.T.
John J. Jackson, Madison,Wi. (Sent Wednesday
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John, Hillary is trying to embarrass Mr. Obama into debating weekly. The ONLY reason she wants weekly debates is because her campaign finances are very slim and she wants to use the debate air time as a cost-free vehicle to give us her spiel which has nothing to do with the debate itself. She did exactly that in the last debate. And I say, shame on her!

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Matt Shirley, Pearl Harbor, HI — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:21:08 GMT

I find the persistence of the conventional narratives, despite all objective evidence to the contrary, to be amusing. Hillary Clinton is allegedly conniving and divisive, but hey she's still considered to be a viable candidate. EXCUSE ME ON ALL POINTS! She became the favorite for the nomination a few months ago because she did such a terrific job as a Party leader in the Senate for the preceding three years, during a particularly dark time for the Dem Party. If you give her credit for participating in her husband's Administration, they co-opted moderate Reps so often, that the ideological wing of the Rep Party complained about Pres Clinton stealing all their ideas, and the worst they could come up with was their pathetic attempt to impeach him over matters not related to the performance of his duties. Moreover, let her run her campaign as long as she likes. "Tear the Party apart." Please! Spinning the facts is what all politicians do, and if you think this is bad, wait till you see the tricks the real soul-less ghouls in the Rep Party will pull out in the Gen Election. If Sen Obama weathers their attacks, he will have Sen Clinton to thank for preparing him for the maelstrom. I support Sen Obama, but I am grateful every day for the leadership and the charisma the Clinton's provided the Party when heretofor the best we could come up with in terms national candidates were hairballs like Mondale, Hart, Dukakis, Tsongas, Carey and Lieberman. Everyone remembers Sen Obamas speech at the 2004 Convention, but I seem to remember Pres Clinton observing that strength and wisdom are not mutually exclusive.

Having said all that, serious people still think she might win the nomination?! She's been dethroned as the "inevitable" nominee, when the "smart" money figured she would have the race won after Iowa and New Hampshire. She is an establishment candidate who is not able to stay even remotely close to her challenger in raising money, and she can't win a caucus to save her life. She loses 10 contests in a row, but somehow she is going to pull out three consecutive wins in the three remaining "significant" States, by substantial enough margins, that with superdelegates breaking heavily in her favor (for some unknown reason why), and being given a whole bunch of delegates for free after everyone agreed ahead of time that they would not count, that she is somehow going to squeak out the nomination. Gimme a break! If she has superpowers like that, she wouldn't need to be President to get her agenda passed. I don't know where people get this idea that the Clintons are some kind of superhuman vampires, but it's rather amusing.

I know it may seem like a big, hairy, scary deal that we in the U.S. are FINALLY going to overcome our hang-ups and elect an African-American President. Just like the first time you are able to balance on a bicycle, it seems monumental right up the point you do it, then routine five minutes later. Just count the factors. For the reasons above, Sen Obama is likely to win the nomination. Moving on to the General Election, he raising more money and getting more votes in the primaries than all the Rep candidates combined. The sitting Rep President is considered a bad joke by every segment of the electorate, except movement conservatives. And, oh BTW, those same movement conservatives can't stand the obvious Rep nominee, AND that nominee agrees with the most unpopular President in modern history on the very issue that make him so unpopular--the Iraq War! Hello! McFly! As one of my old bosses used to say, this ain't rocket scientry. Sen Obama is easily the person most likely to be the next President. We should try a little harder to get our heads around it, so we will be able to function if/when it happens.

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BillB — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:26:02 GMT

I think we could do with a change from 20 years of Bush-Clinton nastiness. Happy to be supporting Obama.

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Jaidu — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:31:14 GMT

Let's get the facts together folks. Obama has agreed to do two debates, as FIVE is extremely counter productive. I've seen most of the debates, and each covers the same territory, the same stumps. Obama's strength is on the ground, actually speaking to voters face to face. The Clinton camp understands this. I am a Clinton supporter, and don't think the debates do much to help her. The last one didn't. In all fairness, Obama is flat out beating her. How beautiful is democracy?

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Barx3 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:35:03 GMT

One year ago, Clinton thought she would have had this done by two weeks ago. She can spin it how she wants, but Clinton time was the 90's.

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Bill Studevent, North Platte NE — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:36:07 GMT

If Clinton loses to Obama, you just know she will do everything she can to have Obama lose this fall. That way, she can run again in 2012.

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Brooks — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:36:08 GMT

It is amazing to me that Hillary can up and write a check for 5 million dollars on the heels of the huge mining scandal her husband was involved in and nobody questions this? Am I being paranoid or does this need to be looked at, why wont she turn over her tax returns?

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KWH, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:40:10 GMT

McCain will win the election over either of these democratic candidates. Hillary Clinton is the handmaiden of WalMart, India, and China-- the most unamerican candidate ever for president. Obama is a a slick car salesman who is trying to sell a bill of goods he cannot deliver. The democrats committed political suicide when they ignored the only electable democrat in a general election-- John Edwards. McCain is a natural leader who can heal the nation. If he chooses Colin Powell as his running mate it will take the sails out of Obama. Colin Powell should have been the first African-American president and he still could be after serving two terms as McCain's Vice President. Colin Powell is ten times the man that Barack Obama could ever hope to be. McCain/Powell 2008 American Heros. The ghost of Dwight Eisenhower shall rise again.

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Elvis Galabe, Miami, Florida — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:49:14 GMT

How can Clinton bypass states with lesser delegates for those wit more. This tells this woman is only in for the votes. Obama's famous 'yes we can' came after a loss in New Hampshire and the guy considers all contests equally. Clinton is given the impression that Americans in states with more deligates are more important than those with less delegates. What the is the meaning of Universal Health Care for all et al?

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hmm Wales Wisconsin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:49:28 GMT

Mr Obama has other obligations tto uphold rather than be at a last second debate in Wisconsin.If Mrrs Clinton had really wanted this and not just to use it as an attack measure against Mr Obama she would have set things up in an orderly way and not expected Mr Obama to drop everything and be at her beck and call

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Know what you're talking about — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:53:56 GMT

Earlier today Brady, Norman, OK, wrote

“What is this about freezing interest rates. Is that somehow a power granted to the President that I am unaware of? Not to mention what a ridiculous idea it is...”

Brady you're absolutely correct that freezing interest rates is not a power that is granted to the President (any president) of the United States.

While you are attempting to point out the fact that the Constitution of the United States of America would not grant Senator Clinton such power, it is not because her idea or plan is ridiculous as you put it, it is because such an act would require Legislative power and the President of the United States does not have ANY Legislative power, this would apply to Senator Obama as well.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Article. I

Section. 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

Section 8. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian tribes;
To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures;
To provide for the Punishment of counterfeiting the Securities and current Coin of the United States;
To establish Post Offices and post Roads;
To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries;
To constitute Tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court;
To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;
To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
To provide and maintain a Navy;
To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces;
To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards and other needful Building;-And
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.

Article. II.

Section. 1. The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.

Section. 2. The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.
He shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provide two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advise and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.

Section. 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.

So for Brady of Norman, OK and anyone else who thinks that simply because a candidate says he or she will do any of the things that they claim they will do, they are in no position to make such claims or promises because the President does not make law, the Congress does. The President only has the ability to make recommendations to Congress about what he or she sees as necessary and expedient measures that the Congress should take concerning the country.

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Neil; Elgin, Il — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:58:38 GMT

"When pressed on how she would overtake Obama in the delegate count given the large margins she would have to win by, Clinton suggested his margins had been expected, saying it was what she "always thought would happen."

Unbelivable:
1)If her ready from day one means that her gut instincts said that the margins would be that high, what in her management and strategy style did she do to help close the gap?
2) Mismanagement of $175 million of campaign contributions. Running out of funds.
3) Firing her staff or staff resignations at a critical time in the election
4) Her chief strategist Penn, Robert Johnson, Bill Clinton have used racial comments. Either this was a deplorable campaign strategy or a person unable to manage their surbordinates.

These are just a few examples of why she is NOT a good administrator and will NOT be ready on day one.
These are a few errors in judgement that we do not need in our president. I have not even mentioned Iran, Iraq war, Nafta, No Child Left behind.
She is not ready on day one and she is also not right on day one.

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Winner, Madison, MS. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:02:34 GMT

How can she say that she is the one who is able to go toe-to-toe with John McCain after she complained that comments made by other democracts hurt her feelings. She also cried when asked how she handles the stress of being a woman and keeping up with the demands of the campaign? Shoul anyone believe anything else that she says?

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Ed, West Chester, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:06:27 GMT

To Shtuey: And I guess Hillary never knew Peter Paul??? Just go to You Tube and search Hillary. It's the first thing you will see is her NY Senate campaign fundraiser that was in California!!!

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thomas,Boston, Ma — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:09:58 GMT

First Read beconmes a place where Obama's supporters insult Clinton!!! So I would call Clinton's supporter Vote for McCain!!! Don't let Obama wins!!!
Don't watch NBC and CNN!!! You can see how they hate Clinton!!! How they insult Clinton
Vote for McCain and Watch Fox news

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Tanner, Farmington MN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:14:52 GMT

Bill is not running for president. "Clinton said her losses there had been expected and noted that her husband had also lost Maryland in the primaries." Who cares if Bill didn't win in Maryland when he was running for president. After hearing many times, my husband lost there too, I'm beginning to feel that the only reason Hillary is in the position she is, is because her husband is a former president.

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Victoria W. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:15:34 GMT

In a perfect world all Obama says would be nice---for everything else--we have Wallgreens! The question, "Can we do it?" --- The response from the revival camp --- "Yes we can!" I watched that childrens show --Bob The Builder, with my daughter, only it was-- "Can we fix it----Yes we can!"

Would you like to know what a fairy tale is? Someone without any experience sitting in the Oval Office and making decisions for the American people.

Obama is getting rock star treatment from the media, who spoon feeds it to us every day. Every comentator says his name in just about every sentence they utter.

I don't know this person from Adam. Up until he decided to get into this race, I had never heard his name. Now the media is saying that this man has a very good chance of becoming our next President!

Experience does matter. It matters a great deal. With all of the complex problems that face us at home and around the world, why on earth would we want a nice speech giver? A person that makes us feel good? I don't think so!

You have to tip toe around the fact that he is black. Bill Clinton just spoke the truth when he said that Jesse Jackson won two states because of the large amount of African American voters. How did that become a racist remark? Hillary said that if LBJ didn't sign the civil rights bill it never would have happened. She did not take anything away from what MLK did.

Hillary has fought long and hard to bring health care to our country. She knows the problems we face and how to go about solving them.

Obama sounds like if elected he will get all of the promises that he has made a reality. Doesn't he know or understand, being a Jr. Senator, how it works on the hill? Just look at what Congress has had to go through.

Hillary gets my vote!!

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Rick, Detroit, MI — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:18:05 GMT

Clintonidiots need to stop typing in all caps and saying Obama is like Bush. Do you forget who stood with Bush when they went into Iraq? When they declared the Iran army a terrorist org.? Clinton never has strait answer unless it polled first. She will lose and you Clintonidiots better fall in line or be labeled as the traitors you are. Then you would be helping the next Bush.

Obama 08 - 16

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ABG — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:19:24 GMT

Support Hillary. She is the candidate that has some substance behind the rhetoric. Let's not put Barack Obama in the White House just because he can give a good speech. http://thetruebarack.blogspot.com .

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Victoria W. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:19:41 GMT

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A Rosario — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:21:54 GMT

This is NOT good news!!! Hillary Clinton, the scandal ridden 'Lady Macbeth' of American Political Theater was the GOP's chance for winning in '08' I disagree with 90% of what Obama thinks but he's so charismatic & upright that even I can't bring myself to dislike him.

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Carolina Omega, Modesto — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:22:19 GMT

Try to remember the surplus during Clinton 's
admin. Have you enjoyed it. We have Hillary Clinton to get that back again.She has a lot of experience and knows what to changed.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:26:23 GMT

(Eric Zorn-Chicago Tribune)

Oh, and about that demand for more and more debates with Obama?

Let's hit rewind:

New York Observer, October 30, 2006

[Rob Ryan, communications director for John Spencer, Hillary Clinton's Republican opponent in the U.S. Senate election in New York] picked a lazy fight with (Clinton campaign architect Howard] Wolfson. He wanted more debates. "Two is the magic number," Mr. Wolfson said, repurposing the words of a rather critical New York Times editorial about the debates.

The Associated Press September 19, 2006:

In the campaign leading up to her primary victory, Clinton refused to debate [Democratic challenger Jonathan] Tasini.

Extra!--October 2006:

When a FAIR Action Alert (8/4/06) called on [New York City cable news channel NY1] to allow Tasini into a debate, the channel's general manager, Steve Paulus, responded: "NY1 has not disqualified Jonathan Tasini from any debate because there is no debate. Hillary Clinton will not agree to a debate with anyone so there is no debate to be held."

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Laura, Sammamish WA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:29:56 GMT

The best comment yet!

Hope. HOW ABOUT HELP ! (from Eric, OR)

Watched Gov. Ed Rendell, Penn., on Chris Mathews who was trying to hold his feet to the fire for some comment on the governor's past election percentage of vote margin and the rival was African American.
Of course Chris was trying his best to make an issue of race. Gov. Rendell really made Chris look as silly as he is. He also added that, if he were trying to inject race/gender into the campaign, he
would have said that "men in my state say I don't want a woman..." VOTERS, THE CLINTON CAMPAIGNE
HAS BEEN SLAMMED WITH THE ACCUATIONS OF INJECTING RACE. GET REAL-- MICHELE OBAMA herself tells her
audiences about beating the culture of low expectations that confronted "a little black girl" from the South Side. And that "They said my achievement must have been the result of racial preferences", to be able to have her successful career making over $200,000/year at her job in Chicago. Guess that would help pay for their children to go to Private School. I am beginning to wonder how they relate to helping the poor in our country. Reports are the people making $50,000 or under are Clinton voters, go figure. And you all seem to be viciously attacking Hillary when she is the one who is a champion for the people who need our help the most.

Barack said in one debate about a chance to make history, "Look at us, we have a woman, an African-American --- and John" John Edwards looked a little shocked. So for anyone to say that OBAMA
IS NOT CAMPAINING ON RACE must be out for lunch.
I PERSONALLY THINK THAT HILLARY SHOULD BE SHOUTING OUT "LOOK AT ME, I WANT TO BE THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN HISTORY.

THERE ARE 13 WOMAN LEADERS IN THE WORLD. BUT WE ARE BECOMING A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY, IN DEBT, MANY WITH OUT HEALTHCARE, MANY WITHOUT ENOUGH FOOD, HOMELESSNESS, WOMAN WORKING FOR LESS PAY THAN MEN;
.78 cents for every $1.00, SINGLES MOTHERS LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL, MANY AMERICANS LIVING IN POVERTY, THE MIDDLE CLASS SHRINKING. A President Hillary Clinton would work her heart out to SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS AND HAS THE SOLUTIONS.

AGAIN; "hope" no, we need her leadership to HELP
SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS AND GIVE ALL AMERICANS
A BETTER COUNTRY.

REGARDING COMMENTS ABOUT THE IRAQ WAR; OBAMA VOTED TWICE TO FUND BUSH'S WAR IN IRAQ. IF THESE FUNDS HAD NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR BUSH, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN FORCED TO BRING OUR TROOPS HOME IMMEDIATELY.

Further, If you can forgive Colin Powell for lying to the United Nations and the American People about Iraq's having weapons of mass-distruction, then why can't you forgive Hillary Clinton for voting on the resolution to use force as a last resort if the United States could not get the inspectors back into Iraq. Hillary Clinton listed to Colin Powell along with all the others who voted. Obama, if in the Senate could have voted yes as he stated. Or maybe
he would have voted "Present".

WHEN READING COMMENTS, I SEE OUR PARTY BEING DIVIDED
BECAUSE OF THE ATTITUDED OF OBAMA AND SUPPORTERS.
HE NOW IS USING "AN AMERICAN MAJORITY" title with the votes obtained from caucus and open primaries.
I attended the WA. caucus and it was a nightmare of back room politics. ANYONE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE...
NO REQUIREMENTS...I COULD HAVE BEEN FROM ANY COUNTRY.
I COULD HAVE BEEN A CONVICTED FELON. THE VOTES OBAMA IS CLAIMING ARE NOT GOING TO BE CHECKED FOR WEEKS, YET THE DELEGATES WERE ALLOTTED BASED ON THE TOTAL COUNT OF VOTES. DO WE THINK THIS IS A FAIR ELECTION? DO WE THINK EVERY STATE SHOULD HAVE THEIR VOTES COUNTED, INCLUDING FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN?
DOES OBAMA WANT TO INCLUDE ALL AMERICANS IN HIS NEW
CHANGED WAY WASHINGTON IS GOING TO DO BUSINESS?
I DON'T WANT A PRESIDENT WHO FIGHTS TO EXCLUDE ANY ONE'S VOTE. Huckabee is right to go after Washington State about how the ran the election here, I agree and it is worse for the Democrat party because we are allowing anyone (undocumented voters) to select the candidate we want to run against the REpublicans.
I predict that the crossover voters will run back to their party in the fall after Karl Rove is done with his attacks on Obama. Yes, I am not counting on blind faith to win the Whitehouse back, I am counting on Hillary Clinton. For all you sexists out there, don't forget women have long claws and determination and grit, we'll break that glass ceiling if we have to bang our head against it.

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Dr.Earl Potts Dartmouth,MA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:39:46 GMT

Since Hillary Clinton raised the issue of the economy and Universal healthcare, she should explain how she is going to pay for her plan. In the last debate she got away with the outrageous assertion that 50billion dollars of the 110 billion cost of her plan would come from conversion to electronic medical records.As a physician using electronic med records for over 10yrs, I see no plausible way to generate savings like that or revenue from this change. If any small gains were to occur it would take at least 5yrs and where would we get that 250 billion dollars while we waited? What would be the economic impact of dismantling the current system and how many jobs would be lost in the process? I hope team Obama is ready to challege her on these false assumptions in the next debate. she is full of it!

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Stan , Houston, Texas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:43:26 GMT

Let me speak for Hillary here and Obama, - Hillary Clinton, She needs to disclose her TAX returns, and also explain her objection to declassify some of the details during her time before her senate elections including the clinton chronicles that are availaible at You tube.
One has to judge carefully the details that you see and make clear distinction between smear and truth . Then Hillary Rhodham Clinton may stand a chance. All the women should see it and question yourself , if Hillary or Obama has the experience - good and bad , relevant or otherwise , Hitler as people pointed out had great experience . Abraham Lincoln hardly had 2 yers of public experience when he became president.

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William — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:46:55 GMT

If the democratic party wants to retake the White House, do not nominate Hillary but rather unite by having Obama as the nominee with Hillary as the running mate.... If Hillary ends up as the nominee, I will vote for McCain as much as I lost faith in him when a national tv station caught him napping during the 2007 State of the Union address.

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Joseph Ogunrinu, Riverside. Ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:48:47 GMT

I am a well educated immigrant. I did not know anthing about American politics in the 70s, 80s as I now know it. I was once a republican but thank God I am born again and I am a DEMOCRAT and proud of it. What angers me the most is the hypocricy of the Republican that profess to be christianly.They are by no means Christians. Republicans are seriuously dangerous.I will not waste my vote on any republican. Having said this, I hope the Senior senator Ted Kennedy ought to understand that comparing JFK and RFK with Obama is a complete insult to the American Royal family that conspirators did not allow to live. Senator Obama if the Democrat should nominate him because he is rock star would be disastrous. Senator John McCain would get my vote and many other intelligent americans. McCain will EAT OBAMA raw, without salt, just RAW. If because of the hatred perpetrated on JFK and RFK is now witnessed on the Clintons, it will be a shame Mr. Senator. Vote for Obama is not only a wasted vote, but will amount to continue leadership of the republican party which they forced on the good americans. I am appealing to well meaning Americans to cast their superdelegates for Hillary. She will bring the lost American GLORY back. Her husband did it, she will do a better job than BILL. Stop the hatred. Obama does not have what it takes to rule. As a blackman, I know Obama is just talking. Blacks are rushing too quickly. If Obama is the nominee of the party, the republican are going to rule this country for unprecedented nunmber of years.They will rule for 24 years before the democrats will have chance to take it and mend fence. Vote for Obama is vote for continued failure of the democrats.The time for change is now but NOT the change that Obama will bring. He is being set up to lose. More importanly, I think the American public is NOT ready for a BLACKMAN. The time is not now. This is truth and I know many people especially blacks will disagree.That is their problem. I will not cast my vote because of race.This is what I believe that most blacks are doing. You are playing into the hands of Rush Limbraugh who is on a kind of medication when he is on air. May God bless America. Please VOTE responsibly. Hillary is quality, knowledgeable and she looks presidential.

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Stan , Houston , — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:51:11 GMT

Hillary Clinton cant talk to Pakistan, they like many others wont listen to a woman. They already disposed Mrs benazir Bhutto because she was considered a Pro US woman that could become their Prime Minister

Can you now Americans be sensible and pragmatic , do what is right , that is nominate and elect Obama. That would be a fighting chance to fix anything at all .

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Joseph Ogunrinu, Riverside. Ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:53:43 GMT

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Scott — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:53:49 GMT

Does she really believe a plan for socialized medicine with mandates is a part of a good economic strategy? I thought Obama was supposed to be the liberal. If this plan cost $120 billion a year and still leaves people out (i.e. homeless, immigrants, drug dealers, pimps - anyone whose paycheck she cannot tap into) is it really worth it??

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Joseph Ogunrinu, Riverside. Ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:54:38 GMT

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Tom — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:59:12 GMT

Is someone seriously bringing up Obama's campaign finance record compared to Hillary's? I love it when they do that because then I get to break out this:

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=076fd56f-4aca-4683-a9d1-3c55d748946e&k=60222

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Stacey, Silver Spring Maryland — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:01:47 GMT

Whilst I support the ticket Obama/Clinton, I quite agree with him for restricting these debates to two. Hillary is trying to use free media coverage to showcase her abilities at debates but this could backfire. Obama is learning fast and he could surprise. Obama’s strength is speaking with the people, reaching out with reassurance and hope and uniting America. This is what change is about and what the country needs at this time. A president that is approachable and willing to listen to the man in the street. The white house is not a loft to perch the president so he or she can look down on Americans with an invisible line of demarcation. It is for the people by the people and this is what true democracy is about and the foundation on which this great country was built.

To Shtuey - you seems adept at figures so perhaps you can hone your skills by assisting dear Hillary in filing her tax return. In fact it would be a good idea for her to re-allocate some of this debating time in completing this exercise.

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Maria, Temeula, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:02:12 GMT

I want a competent person in the white house..so HIllARY...do NOT give in to obamamania...as far I'm concern...those rallys look like a cultfest. The other side keep saying that they're eager to run against Hillary, but I think they're really scared of running her because she is soooo competent and TOUGH! It would be much easier for the GOP to beat up obama cuz he's a newbie!

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Alan, Newport, NH — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:04:39 GMT

In the next 500 years, man's accumulation of historical knowledge and understanding will overwhelm this current age of mysticism and present new and dynamic challenges for future generations. We will be honored for giving those after us the opportunity to accumulate this knowledge,as we honor those that came before us. From dropping from the trees to a full understanding of the universe in which we live takes at least a few thousand generations of inquisitive animals of which we are one. We became who we are when we evolved the ability to ask questions...draw strength from the quality of the questions asked, ultimately they lead to answers that create even better questions.

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SOHAN PIERIS honolulu Hawaii — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:06:43 GMT

TO DEMOCRAT 101 - COMPARING BUSH W HILLARY - U MUST BE A REPUBLICAN AT HEART & WANNA BE dEMOCRAT. NO TRUE DEMOCRAT WILL EVER MAKE ANY COMPARISON OF ANY ONE OF OUR OUTSTANDING CANDIDATES INCLUDING THE ONES THAT DROPPED OUT WITH BUSH. THATS A NO-BRAINER. LIKE YOU.
YES - GOOD ONE HILLARY - SOLUTIONS VS PROMISES. PROVEN TRACK RECORD AS A RESPECTED SENATOR VS A NOVICE SENATOR. BARRACK IS ABSOUTELY A BRILLIANT SPEAKER & THATS IT. HE IS A NOVICE & YOU DONT GIVE ANY POSITION IN MANAGEMENT TO A NOVICE - LEAST OF ALL THE MOST POWERFUL POSITION ON THE PLANET. YOU CANNOT GET CARRIED AWAY WITH GOOD STUMP SPEECHES. YOU HAVE TO COMPARE /CONTRAST & MAKE AN INTELLIGENT DECISION.
OUR COUNTRY IS IN A SORRY STATE AFTER 8 YRS OF FRAUD
WASTE & ABUSE. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO EXPERIMENT. BARRACK WILL COMPLEMENT HILLARY AS A VP - SERVE HIS TIME - LEARN THE ROPES & WALK IN AFTER 8YRS.
THIS IS HILLARYS ONLY CHANCE AS SHE WILL BE OVER THE HILL-ARY IN 8 - SADLY. SO PLEASE PEOPLE THINK ABOUT THIS - INTELLIGENTLY. HILLARY WILL DELIVER. SHE HAS
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENT THUS FAR BEHIND HER AS A MENTOR.
MRS BARRACK THOUGH INTELLIGENT - WONT BE MUCH HELP.
TWO VERY EXPERIENCED, INTELLIGENT & VETTED HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE INTELLIGENT NOT SO EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE. DONT BRING THIS ARGUMENT OF BIENG SORROUNDED BY INTELLIGENCE. YA - THE LAST 8 HAS PROVED THAT THEORY BUNKUM. HE & HE ALONE MAKES THE DECISIONS AT KRUNCH TIME. YOU NEED PROVEN EXPERIENCE. SO LETS BE HONEST. BARACK IS FABULOUS - BUT HILLARY IS FANTABULOUS. LETS MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER & VOTE IN OUR FIRST WOMEN PRESIDENT - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON.

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Fran Wells, Myrtle Beach, SC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:09:48 GMT

It is astonishing that MSNBC is so Pro-Obama! All of them fit into the "Young Professional" demographic that is trying to anoint Obama. They have Hillary Clinton dead and buried. I have great faith in the "Clinton Machine" and regardless of how it currently looks, I am quite positive that they have NOT miscalculated to the degree it is being reported. You do not count these two people out - ever! Should I be wrong and Obama is the nominee, I absolutely WILL NOT vote for him. I will either sit out the Nov. election or vote for the republican for the first time in my voting life. These stupid democrats that are being whipped into a frenzie by Obama talking about 'unity' and 'seeing the promised land' deserve a worse mess than we currently have. Once the republicans start their 'attack machine' on his religion (or lack of), his foreign heritage, his name, not to mention his lack of experience or legislation to point to, they will get the picture. Republicans will have no problem with racial slurs and comments. There are two people in my office - one thinks Obama is a terrorist. The other thinks he's the "Anti-Christ" and they are democrats. It will be unforgetable.

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Mandy, Huntington, NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:10:16 GMT

OBAMA is the best thing that could happen to this country right now!! When he is elected, he will prove that he is true to his word! He seems to be the ONLY person in politics who means what he says.

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genet samia, Los Angeles, California — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:12:07 GMT

For the first time if ever, America needs a woman president who can muster the courage to lift the country out of the doldrums while injecting the spirit of hope and patience to the entire "American family". Yes Hillary can!

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Mandy, Huntington, NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:15:16 GMT

Also, Hillary's comments make me nauseous. Everytime that she makes a comment about an opponent, it is so obvious that she is holding back what she would really like to say, just to make it seem like she has an couth. I see right through her, she is not someone who can UNITE the people in this country.

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Juan Knoxville, Podunk, Iowa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:17:44 GMT

Citizens Unite behind Hillary!!!

www.citizensunitednottimid.org

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Francis, LA, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:25:05 GMT

American people did not realize how much they have been hated around the world, because of the bad policies of the previous presidents. We need a president who can bring back the honor of the USA to the United Nations, we need charismatic leader who can heal the degenerated wound of racism in this country and can unit the party and make it stronger. I think Senator Barak is the only person who can lead the USA in the global challenges. And I am sorry for Clintons no more begging from the Arab’s world.

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Alan, Newport, NH — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:26:08 GMT

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T Sorensen Iowa City Iowa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:27:19 GMT

Hillary needs to go back to New York she will lie cheat and steal to beat Obama. She would destroy the country she claims to love just to get Bill back in the White House. She was called a Fox in Burlington Ia when her husband first ran. She may have be a Fox then but now she is just a bitch.

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JO, Tampa Bay, FL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:29:17 GMT

The debate argument is completely ridiculous. Whether you are pro-Clinton or pro-Obama, you have to accept the widely known fact that the only people who want to press for debates are those who feel they are behind and losing because the winners and frontrunners have nothing to gain from them, but everything to lose. Allow me to point you back to Hillary's driver's licenses for illegal immigrants debacle.

The attacks from Hillary's campaign on the debate issue are utterly ridiculous. There have been more debates than in any primary season I have ever seen already. I know where both of the candidate's stand on the issues and don't need to see anymore than I already have in the debate setting. At the end of it all, debates just come down to the soundbites because both participants will pick and choose what they want to answer and how.

Hillary should run on substantive material as opposed to trying to call into question Barack's debate preferences. The fact of the matter is that it makes the argument stronger for Barack if this is the biggest thing the Clinton campaign can dream up to sling mud at him about.

I think you would see a lot more respect for Hillary in general if she would focus her campaigning on what she is planning to do and how she is planning to get it done rather than focusing on Barack. The fact that she is fighting so hard for FL and MI does not help her cause either. We all hated it when we were little and playing games with someone who decided they wanted to try and change the rules in the middle of the game when they started to realize that it wasn't going to end well for them.

I live in FL and I was very frustrated at the ruling of the DNC. I'm very frustrated at the whole front loaded primary calendar. That being said, John Edwards, Barack, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Kucinich, Richardson and Gravel did not get to campaign here and as a result the polls froze. And before anyone tries to say Barack ran ads here, I never saw them and neither did the majority of other Floridians because they weren't run on any Florida stations. The fact that CNN aired a commercial in a market that it was not supposed to be aired in is an error on CNN's part, not cheating on Barack's. I will have you note that any time Hillary was in the state for a noncampaigning fundraiser, she was all on the six o'clock news. So there was coverage and influence at work on her part.

At this point there have been an overwhelming number of voters who have made a choice for Barack. It's not just blacks, or educated whites, or men, or protestants, or catholics, or latinos, or women, or any other group. It's all of them showing up moreso than people have for Hillary.

Let's stop the bashing on both sides of the aisle and honor the choice that America has decided in a 21 contests to 10 contests verdict thus far. We can't afford to be divided. Barack has won more caucuses and primaries, a greater portion of the elected delegates and is bringing together a broader coalition including an astronomical 75% of the Republicans taking part in the most recent Democratic Primary. In addition, in this last example and many others preceding, Barack has earned more votes than all of the Republicans combined. This is a fired up electorate and a once in a lifetime candidate. Let's not blow it here by trying to keep the Clinton dynasty rolling. Unite the party and perhaps Hillary can be appointed to head the task force on one of the important issues that has to be dealt with in Barack's first term which starts in 11 short months.

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T Sorensen Iowa City Iowa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:29:38 GMT

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Roland Madore, Fort Collins, CO — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:29:42 GMT

I believe Hillary will never again regain momentum in the race with Barack Obama, and I say "Hooray!" The Clinton Machine math is all off and so 20th century. Hillary and Bill have also been just too damn dismissive of all those little caucus and primary states. Hillary herself couldn’t even thank all those who voted for her in Virgina, Maryland, and D.C. before she darted off to El Paso, TX. Then, rather than congratulate Barack Obama last night for his wins, as all second-place candidates always do, NOT EVEN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of anything?!? How rude!

The Clintons' entire attitude about all this makes them real losers in my book. Rather than just relying on the so-called big states and super delegates, they need to do the new 21st century math of Barack Obama. And another lesson of this election cycle I hope Hillary supporters especially learn is that not only do we deserve the government we get, but also, part of the individual responsibility of all citizens in a participatory democracy is to educate themselves on the important issues of our day rather than follow blindly as the lazy zombies too many have become. As an English teacher, I always preached this to my students: “If you don’t think for yourselves, there’s always someone else who will do it for you.” Again, wake up, America! Not just the Bush family, but the Clintons are also messing with your minds. At least, John McCain is a national hero, and he deserves our sincere gratitude.

In truth, this is another time in American history when we need the hope and inspiration Barack Obama offers. His campaign is our wake-up call, an America movement built on a vision of the country we will become if we can rise above the old politics that parses us into separate groups and puts us as odds with one another. As a born-again boomer for Obama, a newly-retired teacher with 35 years of service to our nation’s kids, a parent, and a grandparent, I do not believe Hillary Clinton is the solution to our problems. Instead, she is part of the problem.

Only Barack Obama has the best set of skills to unify this country, rally the Congress to work together to bring about real change in all segments of our daily lives, and lead this country in a new direction with the right moral compass to change hearts here at home and all over the world.

P.S. Go on, call me a hater now...dismiss me too!

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Brad, Spokane, WA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:33:40 GMT

It seems so stupid that the other candidates get mad at Barack for not saying what his policies are in his stump speeches. They make it sound like he doesn't have plans just because he doesn't put everyone to sleep by talking about the details doesn't mean he doesn't have a plan. All of his policies can be found right on his website. Hillary is finally inhaling what ever it was that her husband was smoking if she thinks that every american wants "mandatory" health insurance run by the government... No thanks I'll pass on making that one step closer to have Big Brother (or Big Sister).

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Dr.Earl Potts Dartmouth,MA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:36:21 GMT

"I understand Sen. Obama is going to be giving a speech some time today in Wisconsin about his economic plan. I don't know how you have an economic plan that really is focused on delivering solutions for 21st Century America if you don't have a universal healthcare plan."
Sen Clinton has gotten away with the claim that her plan would cost $110 billion dollars and that $50 billion will coming from change to electronic medical records. Now that is one of the biggest fairy tales I have ever heard--it with take yrs to reap any financial gain from this and we would be lucky to save 1 billion dollars in the 1st few yrs. What about the economic impact of dismantling the current system?How may jobs will be lost ? How do you realistically pay for this plan? I hope Obama challenges her on these points in the next debate.

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RobK, Seattle, Wash. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:40:53 GMT

Clinton wants a debate every friggin' day b/c she's so broke to run ads!

Obama's in the lead; he gets to call the shots; not her!

Regardless, she always gets pummeled in the debate when she tries to explain her Iraq War vote that has cost us a TRILLION FREAKIN' DOLLARS and 4,000 US lives!

Clinton: "It was a vote for more inspections"

Obama: "I know you didn't read the NIE, but did you read the title of the resolution? It says: 'Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002'!"

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MM — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:45:19 GMT

To the poster above who cannot seem to reconcile nuclear energy and combatting climate change - what Obama has said is that nulcear energy should be on the table as an option only if there is a viable method developed for safe disposal. To demonize nuclear power is once again politics as usual - people have a knee jerk negative response to it and so politicians like Clinton use it to score cheap points. The fact is that nuclear energy burns clean - as with any scientific challenge, if we develop a way to manage its negative which is disposal, it would provide an effective solution to our energy problems. Why not leave it to the scientists to work on a solution to this as opposed to claiming defeat and throwing out an option when we have so few available??

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Kate Galliher — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:46:38 GMT

When did First Read become the Hillary Clinton campaign web site page? Obama sweeps three states and instead of a story about him, there is a picture of Hillary Clinton and a break down of all the talking points from some ho-hum speech she made somewhere. Unbelievable.

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Regina Robinson, Mobile, AL. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:58:23 GMT

this is to shtuey. where did you get that "story" a/b obama taking $160,000 from the excelon corp? b/c i searched the la times archives for all of 2007 and i could find nothing written a/b obama & excelon. i did find this,published on Monday, April 9, 2007 by Los Angeles Times: John McCain (R-Ariz.), Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) - all presidential candidates - support legislation that would cap greenhouse gas emissions and provide incentives to power companies to build more nuclear plants. in that same piece McCain was even quoted saying there was “no way that you could ever seriously attack the issue of greenhouse gas emissions without nuclear power, and anybody who tells you differently is not telling the truth.” so when you bash on obama make sure your pick can stand up to the same bashing. why don't you go to obama's website and read his "blueprint". he doesn't say he has all of the answers, but i for one am willing to give him a shot at trying to lead us into a better future for all america.

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Raul Napa — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:01:27 GMT

Barack Obama as the son of an immigrant father who left his family when he was two years old has overcome incredible odds. He is a man of obvious intellect and integrity. A fresh breeze to do away with the sixteen years of stank in the White House we have suffered through. Yes the Clinton years were better than the Bush ones but should we be proud of Bill? He left and the democrats lost the House of Representatives, the Senate and of course the White House. Not so great a legacy verdad?

Vote for Obama and our country will be viewed with respect again around the world and we will use our treasure for good like education, health care, and Americas infrastructure.

We are spilling blood daily and spending our hard owned cash in massive amounts for a war that should never have been fought. I am a Cuban American U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, my grandfather fought in WW1 and my son fought in Iraq. Barack Obama has it right that our enemies were right were we needed them in Afghanistan and we let them get away and now they are getting stronger regardless of what George W. And his surge b.s. tell you. Guns vs butter plain and simple. We need to vote for change before we are totally broke both financially and morally.

From a mixed racial background to President of the Harvard law review, to community organizer, to U.S. Senator, to President of the United States. This story is the American Dream in real life. Latinos vote for someone of mixed race born to a teen mother who took this start and made all of us immigrant children proud. SI SE PUEDE CON BARACK OBAMA SI SE PUEDE!! YES WE CAN INDEED!!

These are my opinions and I am sticking to them!

RAUL DEJESUS PEDRAZA A Latino who got on the bandwagon way early.

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va voter — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:04:46 GMT

I am an independent a I voted for Obama yesterday in virginia and so did the majority of Virginia voters, Obama won here by a landslide, a few months ago, I and perhaps many other voters was mostly uninterested at this race between both parties, i just assumed hillary clinton would win the democratic nomination, and i never thought i would vote in the VA primary. hillary was leading by a huge margin in polls in almost every state and the national polls, however after i got to hear obama's message, and his decisive wins in many other states i have decided to enthusiastically support obama, and im am sure there are many people who did the same. Obama won virginia by a landslide in a huge turnout despite the bad weather in va yesterday, no candidate has caused so much excitement among democratic voters in years. Obama is now winning in delegates and the national polls, and he has a very good chance of winning the most delegates before the convention although he many not reach 2,025. If that happens hillary has to drop out, the democrats cannot go in to the convention without deciding who the nominee is and leave it up to the super delegates, it would cause a huge split in the democratic party and help the republicans. Also it would be pathetic for hillary and her supporters to bring up michigan and florida, Obama's name was not even in the ballot in michigan, hillary's was, and no candidate was allowed to campaign in florida. The michigan and florida voter's were fully aware that there will be no delegates awarded from their states because of their early primaries, and all the candidates agreed to those rules. If hillary wins the nomination because of those states or the superdelegates despite obama winning the most pledged delegates, it would cause a huge disappointment to the majority of voters and damage the democratic party and cause them to lose to the republicans again.

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jill, New York, NY — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:16:59 GMT

Obama is not open about his mistakes. Obama does not tell you that he has been following the advice of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, a racial separatist, since 1988. If that isn't racist, I don't know what is. Obama also does not tell you that Rev. Wright has also advised Louis Farrakhan.

Obama doesn't tell you a lot of things. He's just hoping you'll take him up on "Change," "Hope," and "Let's Go!" Obama needs your vote for that White House.

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Jane Smith. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:17:05 GMT

Is it true that Barack Obama is a Muslim, that he was brought up by a step-father who was a radical muslim & sent to a muslim school when he was young?? Why has no one addressed these issues with him.

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Uma, Silicon Valley, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:20:03 GMT

21st Century?

What is she talking? She's trapped in the 20th century. It's sad, but true... to see the Clintons age in front of us.

When asked, what does she do to keep herself healthy during the campaign trail, she said she washes her hands regularly (so she can keep the germs that the dirty Latinos passed on to her when shaking hands, or whichever minority that the statistics indicate that she should woo, eh?). Obama's response to the same question was he plays basketball...

She comes across like a really mean, old woman.

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Sharon, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:28:25 GMT

John J. Jackson,Wi....We in the Northeast know Hilary was Barack to debate her in Wisconsin...Why would he?
Why would she?..OH to keep her name in the news, other than stump speeches. She hopes, even though she is not campaigning there until Thursday?, she hopes she can win a few late deciders...Oh well. I think if I won 8 races in a row, I would not debate,I would get my message out. Start the next phase of campaigning. Let's see how her 'RUDY' stragedy works. It just may, who ever thought Obama would win Iowa? But nah, we'll past on the media coverage with this senator, he is getting his message out.

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Dennis Levy, East Dundee, Illinois — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:31:25 GMT

It is no wonder that Obama has been coming on strong. Being backed by Hollyweird and the far left leaning media. I live in Illinois and he has not done much good here. He really does not have much of a plan to get the country on the right track. I think the Republicans want him to win the Democratic nomination.
Then they have a better chance to win the presidency. He does not have that much experience. But neither did Georgie, and look at what has happened to America. The dollar has dropped like a rock, with even higher trade deficits. A war which he had to finish for his daddy. A banking crisis that is being blamed on the subprime mortgages, aka major losses from derivatives. Americans being stiffed by the greedy banking system. I am sure alot of you have noticed higher credit cards rates even though you been paying on time. This farce of a stimulus package, only to have to give it back to the greedy banks, energy and Wall Street firms. And Obama is taking huge chunks of money from these people. Nothing like putting the fox in charge of the hen house! At least Hillary is addressing these problems and has plans to stop the selling out of America. Besides a vote for Hillary, you get two heads for the price of one. Bill may have had his personal faults. But my money went a lot farther then. The economy was growing, the trade deficits were going down. And the national debt was falling. With Obama or McCain, we are going to become a third world country. It is pretty sad the middle class works the hardest and end up with the least. What a deal! I really hope Hillary wins or I might as well quit my job and go on welfare. At least I will end up living better and I can be on an all expenses paid vacation.

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Al, Palm Desert, California — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:40:51 GMT

If you can't trust a married man, that happens to be the president of the United States, in the White House with Monica Lewinsky, why would you trust this same man and his wife, to lead the nation?

The Clintons have sold everything and anything they can (including their integrity) to get into the position where they will live in the White House again.

Accepting bribes to give pardons to proven criminals and shady characters (while in the White House) followed by $131 million Uranium deal contributions to the Clinton Foundation (managerially appointed with Clinton cronies), money laundering from Dubai and hiding their tax returns with the flimsiest of excuses (which some people actually believe)

Please notice the Clinton's net worth growth since their White House days.

Please notice...

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Kevin, USA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:20:12 GMT

Shtuey - It makes sense for you to be against Obama because he typically appeals to highly educated people...which you apparently might not be. I work in the DOE labs as a scientist engaged in, not only nuclear energy, but alternative fuel research. I realize that I won't be able to explain nuclear physics to someone with your preformed biases, but I assure you - nuclear power can actually be the cheapest, cleanest, most efficient form of energy we currently have available for mass distribution (provided any byproducts are minimized and careful controlled). THIS IS WHY Mr. Obama advocated nuclear energy AND continues to champion extensive research efforts into better forms of reliable energy as well. Your conspiracy theory is inaccurate and misinformed.

Regarding the money he received in your quoted examples, it is well know that many of those funds were returned when found to be offered in expectation of lobbyist exchange. Even if you think I’m only believing what I want to believe, it’s undeniable that on his worst day Barack would still be the lesser of two evils. Any funds he did keep would only be a drop in a continually overflowing bucket of what Hillary has always accepted. These are both professional modern-US politicians, but at least Obama wants to change the nature of politics and has now discontinued direct lobbyist contributions.

I know he resonates as false hope sometimes because of his dramatic popularity rise and emotional speech delivery, but let’s be honest – his policies and ideas are actually very similar to hers in technical composition, yet he’s simply more genuine as a person. Hillary expected the country to simply hand itself to her because of her husband’s 8 years, but Obama has earned every single one of his votes all within about 1 year. I know you think that’s because we’re “dumb people” but the demographics have proved you wrong. We are the educated, affluent, and involved. We are now being joined rapidly by the less educated, the poorer, and the political “newbies”.

The bottom line is that the American people are finally admitting than Hillary is not only a liar (keeping her name on the Florida & Michigan ballots after promising she wouldn’t) and a professional fraud (power-hungry Clinton dynasty), but also a panderer (El Paso photo shoot with the little boy in a sombrero; how cute) and an obnoxiously sore loser (trying to make FL and MI count and being terrified of a do-over – we all know why).

I’m a Republican (yes male Caucasian as well) with a Master’s degree and an upper-class income but I registered Democrat ONLY so I could vote against Hillary in my state’s primary. After having voted for Obama I’ve become a stronger supporter every day since. Please join us smart people.

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Dave, Dallas, TX — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:20:50 GMT

Poor Hillary. Poor Hillary supporters. (The few that are left.) An inexperienced, nasty woman with no fresh ideas, no real life experience accomplishing anything and no creditials but being married to a disgraced president who rivals Jimmy Carter as to lack of effectiveness. The American people are more knowledgable and better informed now, Hill. You can't fool them like Willie did. Time to close shop, girl. Go on, git! Your advisors are running away already.... be smart....join them with what little pride you may have left. Another couple of primaries and you will have none at all.

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johnny — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:28:00 GMT

What a sad message this sends to the American people.
A preacher with good rhetoric gains momentum and wins primaries. I can only blame the media for this fiasco,
Especially MSNBC's Chris Matthews, Nora O'Donnell, Morning Joe and his side kick et al. From the moment Obama set foot in the presidential arena, the media went nuts about him. WHY? Because he sounded like MLK?
However, they (the media) also endorsed the war in Iraq. They played the Iraq war up and made it look like we were doing the right thing. They (media)praised the White House and Bush for being so bold to undertake such a mission. They hyped the war in Iraq and we fell for it. They told us the lies that the Bush administration fed them and they made us believe them. NOW they Hype up Obama and make us believe that he is the one to lead our country. I blame MSNBC for playing a major part in the selection of (presumably) our next canidate for the presidency. Shame on the media, especially MSNBC. When all is said and done and Obama is in the White House, (God help us)Where will the media be? Or where will the young voters be? When the sh** hits the fan and Obama has to take some kind of action, his inexperience to do the job will show, and the media will have their heads up their asses once again probably saying... 'but he was so full of hope and inspired us, We thought he could do the job'.
Trust me I would rather have a democrat in office than a republican war machine like McCain.
Shame on the media... Shame on MSNBC.
Vote Hillary.

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Cathy Axline — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:28:13 GMT

OBAMA.............lots of talk but no plans to take action.......He is not the 2nd coming as some believe....I have yet to hear him say HOW he is going to make changes...just a lot of repeats about how we need change and to reunite the country...but HOW?

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babs — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:30:07 GMT

For twenty years we've been ruled by the Clintons and Bushes, its time for a change, its time for a unified America, Obama is as much white as he is black if not even more white, so I'll trust him more to tackle problems pertaining to all Americans than candidates like Hillary and Mcain who only patronize minority votes just to get to the white house and continue business as usual. We've survived Bush so right now who cares, bring the old POW to power, it will make sense POW to President. As for Obama, sorry! America is a racist nation and come november, people would vote according to race. Obama, a great man, the right man but just the wrong country and wrong time, America is racist and i wonder why we claim to practice DEMOCRACY, it should be termed demonstration of craze.

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Leo, Mesa, Arizona — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:38:29 GMT

WHY IS THE COMMERCIAL BELOW ABOUT CLINTON ASKING FOR THE DEBATE IN WISCONSIN NOT APPEARING ...........

John J. Jackson: unfortunately for Hillary, that form of advertising is weak at best. It will harm Hillary's campaign more than it will help it. We all know there are two more debates coming up, the 21st and the 26th of this month. Do we really need another? I do not understand how someone claiming to have more experience is currently running under a campaign staff that is in disarray. The people are seeing this and do not want the Presidency run the same way. This lack of understanding on how to run a campaign is obvious to the educated people of this country. It is becoming more obvious as time goes on. Understand, this campaign is like an application or an interview for the Presidency. She is failing the interview process miserably, regardless of how you may feel about this person. Sorry, but true. Thank you.

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Helen Jean, Minneapolis, MN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:54:18 GMT

Obama-mania!! Is this group-think, frenzy? It's scary...especially when progressive groups don't even question fully Obama's progressive credentials. People's emotionalism does not make a good presidentail candidate make.

I am also curious about such headlines, as above "Clinton congratulates, swats Obama" My goodness she is damned if she does and damned if she doesn't. Why are there no reports of all of Obama's and his wife's sideswipes and affronts of Senator Clinton? It's amazing. What's even more amazing is how vitriolic Obama fans have become, indicating (like Michelle) that they are not likely to band together to support her, if she prevails and calling her names as dastardly as those coming from the right - Geez! They can violate her with no repercussions, but any critique of his views (not him, mind you)is dare I say - racial.

This is sad. The Obama camp has to shape up (their and his behavior is not comely or consistent with the persona he is trying to project); otherwise they will the rest of us, who were leaning Kucinich and are inclined to go Green,if they prevail.

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Patricia Mejia, Delano, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:01:34 GMT

I live in California...I know what it is like to have illegal immigrants invade your community! I don't fault them, because I am a second-generation born American….of Mexican decent! But I do fault the greedy farmers, hotel owners, restaurants, retailers, grocers, and housing contractors who exploit them by hiring them to do HARD LABOR for less than minimum wage! Needless to say, the slum lords (like Obama's friend and campaign contributor REZKO) who will callously rent a 400 square foot unit to a family of six for $1,000 a month is despicable.

Hillary knows that this type of exploitation and slave labor exists amongst Latinos. She doesn't stick her head in the sand, like Obama, and offer superficial hope. Heck…We Latinos are the champions of hope! We have been hoping for centuries! Truth is Hillary wants, WHAT WE WANT, and that is to deal with the greedy employers who entice a vulnerable raza to come here illegally and work for peanuts! AGAIN, Obama is freekin clueless to the real issues of LATINOS. Hillary has been here for decades and knows the issues our people face.

Hillary is not only smarter than that Illinois gangster; she is for real with ALL people. By contrast, Obama is pretty stupid to think that the issue with Latinos is about, “Illegals obtaining drivers licenses”. How shallow and "status quo" is that! The driver’s license issue is miniscule compared to border control, drug trafficking, exploitation of illegal immigrants, fair housing, and fair employment, etc.

Where did this chump Obama come from anyway? Hope he goes back....cuz we don't need this punk!

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Robert, Abingdon, Va. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:04:17 GMT

I must admit that I never thought I would see the day that I would be ashamed of being born in the state of Virginia. I can't believe this state as so many others now has been brainwashed and fool enough to vote for the likes of chip on his shoulder Obama. The only logical and decent choice for President is Hillary, the only safe choice for our country is Hillary. To vote for Obama is to take this country down a road not traveled in over a hundred years and a road this country does not need or wish to take. Message to Obama, take your chip, your lies and deceit and go home, don't start what you are on the verge of starting.

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Brendon — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:41:08 GMT

I am an Obama supporter, but let's realize something....we are all Democrats. Smearing our candidate's opposition is doing nobody any good. Yes, this is a heated battle, but I will give very specific reasons why I support Obama:

1. The Republicans. Like it or not, Republicans revel in fighting the Clinton name. They have gotten very good at it over the past 16 years. If we want change, we need somebody in the White House that will not bring every Republican out of the woodwork to fight every Democratic initiative we want passed.

2. Rhetoric or not, Obama inspires. We have been beaten down by fear and deviciveness for the past 7 years, and I have had enough. Why do you think we have been paying attention to the '08 race since January of '07? Were ready to move this country forward, and like it or not, the American people have been lining up behind Obama in droves with excitement we havent seen in generations. A presidental nominee has not challenged the American people as he has in many years. Yes, he promises great things, but he is realistic too. He knows he cannot do it by himself. We as Americans need to step up to the plate. It's game time, and I'm lacing up my cleats for November, no matter who the Democratic nominee. I just think we will be able to get more done with Obama. And yes, I think he would be a President for the American people, not just those who vote "D".

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George Hoffman, Lexington, Kentucky — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:41:16 GMT

Yes, Hillary, we need more debates, we've only had 20 so far. Let's face it, you don't give a damn for the people getting information: you need a confrontation to help you get out of the hole you've dug yourself and the only thing you know is to attack. That's why you want another debate in Wisconsin, to go with the 20 that you've already had and two more that are scheduled in Texas and Ohio. Get real. Don't the folks in Wisconsin have cable? Haven't theyt heard about the presidential race? How anyone could vote for these tired old tactics is beyond imagining. Really, does anyone want 4 or 8 more years of the lying, deception, divisiveness and bitterness the Clintons bring? They can't win on her vaunted experienced and they can't win on her fragmented ideas, so they have to attack, attack, attack. Anyone stupid enough to fall for them again deserves what they get.

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Ray, Salt lake city, Utah — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:42:35 GMT

Clinton can't even manage her staff to the extend that they're dropping off. This is a strong warning that she's gonna mess up if elected president of America.

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Marbw — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:17:36 GMT

States that both Bill Clinton(1992) and Barack Obama(2008) have won(HRC lost) during each of their primaries as of today:
AL//DC//GA//IL//KS//LA//MO//ND//NE//SC//VA...

ps..She keeps mentioning the ones Bill Clinton lost, how about the ones that both men won--and she lost.

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kerry — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:19:05 GMT

as a former muslim woman and proud american citizen who is familier with islam law im going to prove that obama is very dishonest man and here is why Obama is a Christian now. But he was born a Muslim because his father was a Muslim. His step father was also a Muslim. According to Muslim religion, the religion of the father determines the religion of the offspring. Therefore, Obama was once a Muslim. He has denied that he is ever a Muslim, but that just shows that he doesn”t have the backbone or the honesty to recognize his heritage. When he came back to the U.S to live with his maternal grandparents, that’’s when he was raised as a Christian. To hear him say that he’’s never been a Muslim his entire life is truly a lie since he spent his first 9 to 10 years in Indonesia, a Muslim country, living with a Muslim step father. and dont forget there is a law in islam called TAGIYEH which means u can lie about ur religion in order to do good for allah later now the question is waht good obama has plan to do for allah

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bob, madison,wisconsin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:23:57 GMT

hillary soppoters are just another bunch of fools,who wants to see bill clinton ravaging young girls again in the oval office.

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Vijayta, Woodland Hills, Ca — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:28:14 GMT

Argument-1
She says she started 35 years ago but he started a year ago. She was a senator when he was learning to spell the word senator. When he was announcing his campaign she had a treasury of donations in her campaign and was a front runner doubtlessly.
She keeps basking in the glory of 35 years of experience. Hold it what sort of experience? As a first lady tagging along and throwing smiles unwillingly? or As a senator?
If as a senator show me one nice legislation which was passed and was beneficial to the people around her other then saying "YES" to wrong judgments of a person who has been the most unpopular with his policies and plans not just in USA but world around.
A person who claims to carry a load of 35 years of experience cannot judge what is good for the country? A person who claims to carry a load of 35 years is not far sighted? Can such a person be a commander in chief?
Argument-2
A campaign which was started with 35 years experience, way back should have by now been decisive. We as democrats should have by now aligned with the nominee.
Here is an inexperienced senator from nowhere almost unknown to the world who has thrown a challenge which is proving to be so tricky and strong is by itself a decision.
Does management of a small campaign to win primaries/caucuses and keep the momentum and commanding lead requires an experience of 35 years? If this small task could not be managed then to lead as a president with opponents who have a 35+ years of experience does not seem to be realistic. As that is more challenging and daunting then this. Even passing out as a nominee and facing a republican barrage is in itself a task which calls for a commanding poise and presence of mind.
I only hope the Americans who have seen the past 8 years of ravaging effects are more judgemental in who they choose as their representative.
Argument-3
Lastly presenting plans Universal plan, this plan and that plan all of this is eyewash in reality I am with Obama who very sincerely said it is not easy to get a bill passed with all the vested interests and parties around. In reality all of this is Eyewash which not many of us understand but let me tell you that whatever Obama has said so far he has given us a very sincere and clear explanation. We all do know that politicians have a pleading attitude before the numbers are counted and thereafter these very same people become unreachable and for them to hear our voice may take months to years if at all they possibly give us a hearing. This is the truth deny it if I am wrong.
Argument-4
Some states where kept out of the primary/caucus process by DNC and all parties (presidential candidates) involved agreed and consented to this. Here is me as a candidate who finds her fortress of ambitions is cracking now she becomes the voice of this very people saying they need to be seated in the convention? Where is the honesty and integrity of a person who changes so quickly and how can we be assured that tomorrow those promises made in front of the audience will be kept?
This is the first time in my life I got so interested in politics so pardon me if I am saying anything wrong or hurting to any person

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David, LA, California — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:36:48 GMT

In the end, does it matter who took money from who and whether what one or the other person says is 100% factually accurate?

All of them are pretty much the same on this front. Why would you want somebody who's squeaky clean anyway? The world just doesn't work that way.

I'd vote based on a couple of really simple factors:

Does this candidate:

1) Have vision enough to see the big picture?
2) Appoint competent people?
3) Genuinely listen to other people?
4) Have good ideas?
5) Genuinely care about other people?
6) Have the ability to manage and Implement ideas
7) Muster support for those ideas and plans with both houses of Congress and the American public?
8) Have a good chance of winning the general election?
9) Work hard?

If you take, say, Hillary, I'd give her full credit for being very smart, very competent, caring, hard-working, but she is not a great sales person and she'll struggle for bipartisan support as well as win the general election. (Like it or not, charisma matters a lot) Also, she would appoint certain people out of loyalty rather than competence.

Obama, I think, would be a fantastic salesman-in-chief, able to provide vision and inspiring leadership; aside from that, his background means he would genuinely get it when it comes to diplomacy and I think he has a caring attitude. But for sure, he'll bog down if he gets into the nitty gritty of things too much, so he'd need a good team to support him. (If nothing else, he really is a lot like Bill)

To me, that makes Obama the best president, with Hillary a great choice as Veep or in a subordinate, but executive role. It really boils down to who is best at the job.

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MICHAEL R BAILEY BEND OREGON — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:45:03 GMT

U KNOW ITS FUNNY, BOUT HOW EVERYONE SUPPORTS HILERY CLINTON SOO MUCH, AND HOW U DONT TAKE INTO CONCIDERATION THE FACT THAT BILL CLINTON HAD SEXUAL REALATIONS WITH ANOTHER WOMAN WHILE HE WAS PRESIDENT AND HOW SHE BASHES OUR PRESIDENT NOW!! IM IN THE US NAVY BEEN IN FOR OVER 7 YEARS BEEN OVER SEAS THE WHOLE TIME, AND I HAVE TO SAY ONE THING WE MIGHT BE AT WAR AND WE MIGHT HAVE LOST ALOT OF AMAZING PPL BUT EVERYONE ELSE NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE DEFENDING THE FACT OF 9/11 AND WE ARE MAKING SURE PPL LIKE YOU IN THE USA HAVE WAT U NEED AND ARE ABLE TO GET UP IN THE MORNING AND EAT, GO TO WORK AND BE WITH UR FAMILY!! ALOT OF US SERVING OVER SEAS HAS NOT SEEN OUT FAMILIES IN SOME TIME CAUSE WE KNOW WAT WE HAVE TO DO TO MAKE SURE EVERY ONE ELSE IN THE USA IS OK AND IS ABLE TO LIVE OUT UR DAILY LIVES!! SO BEFORE U GO AND BASH OBAMA, OR MCcain U NEED TO KNOW THAT HILERY CLINTON IS JUST DOING ALL THIS TO KEEP HER HUSBAND OUT OF THE LIME LIGHT AND U ALSO NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT HILERY HAS SENT EX PRESIDENTS CLINTON AND BUSH SR. TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE MINS, AND SAY THAT THE USA IS SORRY FOR ALL THE GOVERMENT HAS DONE. THATS COMPLETE BS, WE HAVE TO DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO, I GAREENTEE THAT MOST OF THE USE HAS NO CLUE OR ANY IDEA BOUT WAT THE US MILITARY IN A WHOLE IS ALL BOUT!! I HONESTLY THINK THAT ALL OF YOU NEED TO STEP BACK AND TAKE ALOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,

OS2(SW/AW) USN
MICHAEL R. BAILEY

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Olusanjo,Lagos,lag — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:51:28 GMT

as the presidential campaign gets tougher for both Obama and Hillary it is important to note that so far so good Obama has proved that is such a person that con be entrusted with power.Obama,u are indeed great and sincerly my heart wishes success everyday,God bless u for us OBAMA.

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David, Hedgesville, WV — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:02:18 GMT

Hillary Cliton been a senator just as long Obama has. She scream and yell about all her experience.Besides being first lady what have she done?

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Steve Jennette — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:16:44 GMT

Let's see, I just got my ass kicked in 10 straight elections, my "big victory" in California may not be so big after all, I had to loan my campaign %5M of my husband's money he makes doing unranium deals with despots, and "it was all in the plan", and my opponent is a creep for not giving me free air time with a debate in a in which I cannot afford the time or money to campaign...I would love to hear Wolfson's response to an Obama request to debate if the current role's were reversed. Hypocrites.

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Matthew Gerring, Sacramento, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:24:25 GMT

Clinton's argument is cute. It leaves out a few important things-

1. Freezing interest rates is not within the power of the presidency, and a potentially disastrous move to boot. It drives up the financial risk for the banks holding the loans, and they will pass that risk onto consumers, essentially crowding any NEW homeowners trying to get a loan out of the market.

2. Her health care plan doesn't "cover every American". It proposes a complicated web of mandates and tax credits and is modeled on a system in Massachusetts that is absolutely not working. Nobody's health care plan "covers every American" until it, you know, covers every American. Until then, they're just plans.

3. Obama wrote and introduced the STOP FRAUD act in mid-2006, before the sub-prime crisis. Had their been a federal definition of mortgage fraud, companies like Countrywide could have been stopped before they did all this damage. Obama was on top of mortgage fraud before anyone else in the field, and he has his own plan to address it.

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Williams — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:49:51 GMT

IT IS VERY SAD TO SEE AMERICA ABOUT TO FALL TO A SIMPLE AND VERY OBVIOUS PITFALL, AS DEMOCRATS CANNOT MAKE WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE CORRECT CHIOCE OF CANNIDATE FOR THE PRESSIDENCY.
THE FACT THE A MAN IS LIKEABLE DOES NOT MEANS THAT HE HAS THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE RESULT WHEN THE CHIPS ARE DOWN, FOR TRUE CHANGE TO HAPPEN YOU MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM YOU SEEK TO CHANGE. IF THE DEMOCRATS MISS THIS, SAY WHAT YOU LIKE THE REPUBLICIAN WILL WIN THE ELECCTIONS AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL PAY FOR IT.
THE MEDIA SHOULD WATCH IT
POLITICS IS ABOUT PEOPLES LIFES.

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American Voter — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:52:23 GMT

Do not believe the duplicitous Clinton's. They lie w/such ease.

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humble hermen — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:06:39 GMT

what an interesting read. I find it funny that I see more attacks coming from Obama supporters then from clinton supporters. After all the talk about hope and change and how clinton riding on the coat tails of her husband I find it strange that over the last 7 years people have forgotten just what our country was like 7 years ago when we didnt have to worry about having a job tomarrow or being attacked. where those worries still there, you bet they where. But, we have people in office working to protect us from them and those people where named clinton. We have a favorable relationship with most all of our allies or at least we thought we did and when you get right donw to it that is what matters or in other words what the media tells you and shows you. I see a lot of talk about the super star Obama and how he is going to change the world but, what I see is a young man afraid to face a real challeng head on. You want to change things? then start now. Vote for a person that has proven to be able to do what you want them to be able to do. Dont vote for them because there black young old white female male or even because they sound good while they tell you what you want to hear. Vote for them because they get things done. there is no perfect person out there that is going to not make mistakes or that is going to be able to do everything just the way you think they should, these people have to make some really tuff choices every day and yes some of those choices we may not understand or even agree with. And as for the dems and staying together well, we have proven over the years that it is the nature of our party to not always see things the same way and this is one really big thing we need to understand and be able to deal with in a really effective way if either of the two are going to have a hope of defeating Mckain. Ive seen much of the same stuff 3 years ago coming from this party and its so called members and look where it got us. 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH. Iam personally voting clinton because I feel she can get it done. So its seems to me that makes it Vote clinton in the primary or Vote Mckain for pres. Those are your real choices.

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Michelle, Wallingford, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:19:30 GMT

Obama is so full of hot air it's not even funny, you blinded Obama fans are gonna get screwed. He can't even come up with his own plan, he steals it from Clinton. Go to Real Clear Politics.com and you can see for yourself, he's full of crap!!!! Take away his poetry and you have nothing!!

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Dave Fischer , Burlington,VT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:30:07 GMT

Shtuey sounds like he's trying to tell us all that Obama's campaign finance tactics are shadier than the Clintonian Machine. He obviously can't remember the campaign finance scandals involving herself and her husband during their time in the Oval Office. Or perhaps he really believes that we're all as stupid as his comments portray us to be.

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Emael, Crystal Lake, IL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:34:49 GMT

These are the attacks from Billary.

1. His healthcare plan doesn't cover 15 million people.

Answer: Obama's plan is 98% the same as yours Billary. The only difference is that he won't make it a crime if one chooses not to buy health insurance.

And what's the difference between something being legal and something being illegal but can't be enforced? It's like Jaywalking, everyone does it because the cops can't enforce it! So also with your healthcare plan hillary, you can't enforce your mandate, so it's a moot point that you even have it.

2. Obama's speeches are full of rhetoric, not specifics.

Answer: Obama was very specific in the beginning of this campaign. People were telling him that he was too "professorial" and not being inspiring enough. He needed to get people excited in order to catch up to Hillary.

He changed his style and it worked. People are fired up and ready to go.

Secondly, a victory/stump speech's purpose isn't to inform the voter of specifics of his plan, but rather to provide his vision for the future.

The point of the stump speech is to inspire, not educate. His website's purpose is to educate, not inspire.

3. Obama's a weaker Canidate against McCain

Answer: You have no proof of this Billary. Of course you are gonna make this claim, but you lack any independent evidence. None. In fact, the polls all show Obama performing stronger against McCain than you. The polls also show that you have the most negative ratings between the four remaining likely canidates on bothsides. The Repubs have "35 years" of juicy mistakes and scandals to show that you shouldn't be the next president. Obama is squeeky clean in comparison.

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Frannie, Charlotte NC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:52:29 GMT

Why do the Clintons scream values by MSNBC statement that they are pimping Chelsea (which by the way they are - so suspend me!) when it was ok for Bill to have the White house pimp for him..Hey Clintons - that is the most reveared home in America and you didn't hesitate to trash it...but then trash attracts trash. Someone should introduce the word morals to their vocabulary. Oh and I'm from NY - ask ME what she did there...Try using the word "Mamaroneck" and "Harbor Island"

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AdamSt.louis — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:05:08 GMT

I think your all sad. If you think for one second Hilary is less of a liar and a cheat that Obama, your insane. Or McCain or any of them. THEY ARE POLITICIANS. It only comes down to who is the better liar! Their only real goal is to sound convincing. You think Hilary wants to be Pres to help you? That's rediculous, she only wants her name in the history book as the first woman Pres. Same thing with Obama. He wants to go down in history. Reading everyone's opinion of these people are hilarious. Hilary stinks, McCain stinks and so does Obama. They are all equal. equally worthless.

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cbell — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:10:34 GMT

I love it! Hillary is against the wall and she can't get up, so she is hoping for a huge victory in Texas, my home state, guess what........ not a chance. I predict an almost even split among the delegates and Hillary last hope flushes down the toilet.

Let's all face reality and realize Mr. Obama will be the Democratic nomination. I have to admit that I was a Hillary supporter, but decided to move my vote to a person I see as a great leader and with a fresh path for this country and not the typical Washing ton Politics.

Okay Hillary, it's about that time again, go ahead and try to muster up some more fake tears, just as you did when Mr. Obama was about to pull off a huge upset at the beginning of the Campaign

And to Shtuey.... haven't you wondered why none of what you just wasted youer time typing up hasn't been mentioned on the campaign trail, you said it, because it's all fabricated, believe me, if it were true Hillary would have been all over it before you finished typing. Do your homework first and stop the false plagirism.

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Selig, Durham NH — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:11:53 GMT

So Mr Obama has a $210 billion jobs plan and Hillary wants to shove universal health care down our collective throats. Who will pay for these pie in the sky programs? Da taxpayers!! America, empty your wallets, here comes the largest tax increase in the countries history!!

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Tom, McDonough, GA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:48:25 GMT

You can always count on the Clintons to go negative when they are down. Do you want more of that Rovian style in your next President?

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Sara McAtee, Minneapolis MN — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:53:58 GMT

Obama has a silver tongue full of empty promises delivered with style and flair but absolutely NO SUBSTANCE.

Doesn't anyone else freaking see that the Emperor has no Flipping cloths on?!?! SERIOUSLY, people! Use that thing called a brain and put two and two together. Obama is telling people what they want to hear and COUNTING on the fact that he won't actually have to explain anything.

He's selling snake oil, and just like always, there are plenty of people willing to buy it up and give praise.

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Tom Mongare, lowell,ma — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:54:58 GMT

I am an ultraconservative and republican at heart, but I will vote Obama over Mc Cain. Part of Leadership is providing hope,vision, motivation that once more we will be proud that we are Americans.See the number of young people that are coming out to vote.College students are coming out because of being inspired ......we are tired of Wanshington We are tired of failed policies......We are simply tired.

Tom

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bjw, Des Moines, Ia — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:55:08 GMT

Obama is only talk, he does not have a plan in mind, Hillary has all the right stuff!!!

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Wally, Lancaster, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:55:16 GMT

Maryann, SD,CA

We need ALL Americans to stick together. Democrats and Republican alike. It's not us vs. them. I know a lot of Republicans, they're not bad people. In fact, I even agree with them from time to time. It's divisive politics that are the problem. Why can't everyone see that? I hope they're starting to.

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Zen Bastard, D.C. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:59:28 GMT

Every time I read comments from the public it's like a gut punch to the stomach. These are my neighbors!?!?! I guess this comes from picking leaders like it's a world wide wrestling match. Too much heat, and not enought light. Ugh! People are not as cute as puppies!!!!In fact, they are ugly.

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Gilbert Houston Texas — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:01:14 GMT

I hope Texas, Ohio and Pennsyvania Democrats will decide to rally around Senator Barack Obama in a decisive way. We really do not need a divided party going into the home stretch.

Its time to unite this party around one candidate. Get out and vote.

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Eternal Sunshine, Malmo, Sweden — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:04:32 GMT

Whose campaign is Hillary running, hers or her husbands. A comment like this means what?!? - "Clinton said her losses there had been expected and noted that her husband had also lost Maryland in the primaries."

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Ann Green, Pensacola, FL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:14:07 GMT

Affirmative to Betty in Baltimore!!! "Hillary is "all crass and no class"!!!c Hillary's #1 is power and #2 SELF!!!! Don't be folled we the people aren't even #3,4,etc!!!

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Jen, Sandy, UT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:18:28 GMT

When Hillary loses Texas or Ohio, I suppose we can expect more tears of disappointment. I wonder how that would go over with Congress and world leaders...crying when people don't listen to you and things don't go your way? Hillary tough? I don't think so...Hillary embodies the very things women have been trying to conquer for decades: we are defined by our husband's sucess, we must stay with our cheating husbands because we can't make it alone, when all else fails, cry about it - maybe people will feel sorry for us. Oh, and dress like a man so people will take you seriously.

All of the above aside, I don't have a problem with Hillary's platform, except that it is too ambitious -Hillary doesn't have what it takes to bring enough people to her side to get anything substantive accomplished. Her proposed programs are too divergent from what Congress will vote for and she doesn't seem to see that it is more expedient to be the tortoise than the hare. She cannot expect people to make a giant leap to universal health care, for instance. Baby steps in that direction will get us there sooner...but she doesn't have a plan for that. It's an all or nothing world for Hillary and that simply isn't the way things work in a democracy. What she needs is a nice little dictatorship to run.

We see this all or nothing mentality even in her attitude toward these recent February primaries - If she can't win it, it doesn't matter. She would rather lose big and get virtually nothing than come in a close second and get something toward her goal. Weird. It also sends the message to those of us in states like Utah, Idaho, Nebraska and others that will surely go Red in the end, that we few democrats don't matter, now or ever, as we happen to live in the wrong color state to do her any good. Republicans, Democrats and independents in Utah are proud of our ability to work hard and stand on our own feet, and do all we can to help ourselves, our families, our employees and our neighbors first before asking for Government help, so universal health care is important but not the 1st priority for most Utah voters. (Although it is my persoanl #1) Education, however, is a big issue in our state. We have the highest per family number of children in the nation, our schools are crowded and our children - a particularly bright group, actually - don't get the public education that they should. So Obama's ads focused on the importance of education. Hillary's on health care. Guess who won our State's dem primary? Please note, we have about 25 - 1 Latinos to Af. Amer. people, 2% more women than men and many, many more older women than younger that vote - all Hillary strongholds, yet she lost to Obama here bigtime. I point this out not to say "I'm voting for the guy who will work on what I think is important" but to point out that Obama has a much better ability to see what is important to people, and to use that knowledge to get what he wants. Assuming that one agrees with his overall platform, that's the person I want in the White House. The one that can convince people who otherwise wouldn't have considered doing so to get aboard a ship that is going somewhere new to them, not the one who only brings along people who were headed where she was going anyway. That is exactly what Obama was trying to point out about Ronald Reagan - that while he didn't agree with his programs, Reagan was able to get things that he wanted because of that very ability, and that is the personality that democrats need. Hillary does not now and never will have that ability.

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Russell Fox — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:19:06 GMT

Who want to listen to all the induendoes bunch of bs as far as i can see....Cut to the mustard i want to know from both what your going to do to get this country on track, how your going to do it, and where the money comming from.....I want to see figures...Tired of listing to he said she said, no matter what theres going to be a loser, so for now try to do your best with facts, and let the cards fall where they may

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Georgia in Glastonbury CT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:19:48 GMT

McCain has his fingers crossed that Obama wins the primary. He knows that once Hillary is out of the picture, he will flatten Obama when it comes to experience. This is not a popularity contest. If you want a Republican back in the white house, vote for Obama. The only candidate who can beat him is Hillary Clinton. Experience vs. popularity. Think about it.

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Joyce Koerner — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:23:28 GMT

The candidates are repeating the same old statements that politicians have chanted to the uneducated masses since the first campaigne. I beg you not to make a blind vote this fall! Wake up and study their past. I cann't hear what they are saying, because their past actions speak louder. Study!

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BROOKEG — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:28:27 GMT

O'bama......will be a lazy president. he will sound good.....and get nothing done......He's uses all the trick words of a politician.....who makes you think he said something......when he said nothing.....hope....how about HELP.........NOT PLATITUDES....YES WE CAN.....BECAUSE WE CAN....HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHHEE...WHAT A TRICK....HOPE....BECAUSE WITHOUT HOPE....WE GOT NOTHING......SOUNDS LIKE A SNAKEOIL SALESMAN........

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J. Franklin, Denver, CO — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:28:44 GMT

It's obvious that Clinton's debate "challenge" is nothing more than a weak attempt to kill a couple of Obama's campaigning days. She and her competent staff know 2 things very well -- (1) her leads in Ohio and Texas WILL be cut into with each day that Obama campaigns there; (2) if she loses either state, there will be significant pressure put on her to drop out. It's quite transparent and pathetic. For any voters in Wisconsin who are truly undecided, I'm sure many of the prior 18 debates are available online.

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Yvette Oliver, Baltimore, MD — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:29:03 GMT

Please realise that if a full page of "Hillary insults" appear in First Read, it is because that is what is chosen for readers to ingest to spark further divisiveness. This page is media represented and we must not forget that media will cull the more volatile comments and not the conciliatory ones. So if you see a page full of "Hillary insults", rest assured that there is as many "Obama insults" as well, just that the negative always incites more comments. And keep in mind, there are equal amounts of male opposition to a Hillary presidency as there are opposition to a african - american presidency and whether the opposing groups are republicans or democrats, it will all play out in November. I am hoping that this nation can prove that we have grown and that we can repair our image globally with the outing of George Bush as our leader. Whether it is Hillary or Barak, right now, it is better than having a commander-in-chief who seems to be clueless with regard to the American people and our daily struggles.

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BROOKEG — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:30:15 GMT

ALL REPUBLICANS IN THE REMAINING PRIMARY STATES OUGHT TO VOTE FOR o'BAMA..........THAT WAY THEY GET THE WEAKEST DEMOCRAT......REPUBLICANS CONTROLS THE EELECTION,,,,,,,,THINK...

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Rick — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:37:51 GMT

When is the mainstream media going to really start looking into the phenom known as saint barack? yeah, we know, obama wrote a book explaining anything but they all do that and they all lie.

Do people really believe a black kid raised in the projects by a single white mother on welfare is lean clean and above reproach?

the media and many dems are so caught up in the moment that they shout down anyone who isn't on the obama wagon and call them either racist or the 'old guard'. So be it

Those unregulated 527's will have a field day with him so the question is will he survive when it all comes out AFTER the dem convention?

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S Graves Fayetteville AR — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:38:53 GMT

I can not believe all you Obama supporters you are like lemings. he makes pomises but dose not tell you how he is going to accomplish all of this and you just fall in line and jump off the cliff.

You had better beware of what you wish for you might get it.

Just because the News Media is backing ths man dose not make him good for us Think for yourselves please.

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E. CURRY, Chesapeake, Virginia — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:45:58 GMT

Every generation someone comes along who challenges the status quo. A person who makes the whole world pay attention. Obama is that man. But something else happens with each generation too. The young, energetic, idealists become old and cynical or,worse yet, old and power hungry. They begin to want to control others lives to make their own lives seem meaningful. 40 years ago I'm sure Bill and Hillary were young college students protesting against Nixon, the Vietnam War and other disgraceful things happening around the world. Hell President Clinton even acknowledges he smoked weed. John MaCain was a war hero who endured torture while being held as a war prisoner during another war (Vietnam) that this country fought that should not have been waged. But over time as they ( the Clintons and McCain and their generations) climbed the power ladder in D.C. these three became part of what they once hated. The establishment. I'm not writing this to speak ill of the Clintons or Senator McCain. I'm writing this as a warning to all of us who are supporting Obama and Clinton. Lets make sure that as we take power, we don't become the "establishment" and be more concerned about gaining and retaining power than we are about making sure our children and grandchildren have a bright future. As we become the old men and women 40 years from now, lets make sure we leave this nation and planet better off than it was when we inherited it.

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Chris, Alexandria, VA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:47:55 GMT

The Presidency : Clinton :: The Ring : Gollum.

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Bob — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:55:33 GMT

Obama is so over confident if he recieves the nominee that Hillary's supporters will vote for him. It is my opinion, a majority of them would vote for John McCain. If Barack gets in hold onto your wallet.

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charlene — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:56:51 GMT

So many people have taken a sip of the Obama cool-aid. This country has so many issues that have been
ignored by Bush and his administration, and two wars.
Please, people, wake up and get out of the stuper and
lets talk issues and not all the rhetoric!

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MDD, Atlanta — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:07 GMT

Shtuey, shut the hell up! If you don't have something good to say just shut the hell up! You sound like an old bitter bastard that just sits around and dwell in the negative in all aspects of your life. Rox, you sound like a old pot head who got caught and now see the error of your ways. Bottom line both Obama and Clinton are better than any of the Republican candidates and anybody from either party is better than the current president.

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Ken Mesle — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:03:20 GMT

John Doe,
The fact that the Chamber of Commerce rates Obama low makes me rate him high. Conservatives and any other group that continues to vote against your best interest - the game is up. The American electorate is wise to you. Liberal is no longer a dirty word... as a matter-of-fact being labled a liberal shows that your priorities are in order. The trickle down theory has been exposed for what it is. Those who have piss on those who don't.

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Frank, South Hampton, — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:06:18 GMT

We realize that Obama is on a huge winning streak but what people are realizing is look at the percentage of registered voters are actually voting. Only 30 - 35% of the registered voters. The media take exit polls of this people for the general election. Who will the remaining 65% vote for in the general election. He is a smooth talker (almost like an evangelist) with really empty words. Oh well. I am really afraid that we are definitely going to lose this election when Obama wins the nomination. Good bye America - it was a great country while it lasted. The fall of the Roman Empire - now the fall of the American Empire.

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JD, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:11:58 GMT

Obamacans - please call me, I have some magic beans to sell you. PLEASE WAKE UP!!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:13:23 GMT

kerry (Sent Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:19 AM)

Kerry:

Three things. First, this talk about Obama's religious beliefs should not even be an issue. Second, one is not this or that religion simply because of being born into a certain religion or raised by this or that parent in a certain religion. When one gets old enough to make that decision on their own and does so then they accept what religion they wish to follow. Thirdly, even if Obama had chosen the Muslim religion, which he did not, so what. Are you saying that all Muslim people are evil and therefore Obama is evil and he should not be elected President? You say you are a former muslim woman. Does that mean you are not muslim now? Did you have a change of heart? Where is the tolerance in you and your religion whatever you now are? I see none. Did you ever wonder why people get frustrated and angry like you with someone like Obama who believes in bringing all people together? It's called intolerance.

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Frank- South Hanpton — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:23:13 GMT

C A, - Alabama -

Obama is all for himself like so many other politicians. How does a community organizer afford a $1,000,000 home. ?????? Rezko's wife bought the adjoining land next to Obama's house that was on the market for 300,000 more than Obama could afford. It is so odd that Rezko's wife sold the land that Obama wanted for less than what they paid for? HMMMM!!! - if Obama becomes the nominee - I am sure the republican party will bring all of these issues to the forefront. Obama wants to Unite? Unite who? You don't think that he wants to go down in history as the first Black president. I don't think he is as colored blind as he would like the country to think. I am so glad that I was not snowballed by this guy or the press.

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Former Democrat, California — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:25:41 GMT

To all of you Obama Loving and Hillary Hating Democrats.

How can you democrats be so dismissive of all the years the Clintons have fought for us. You are a bunch of sick liberal left wing freaks and I hate to be called a Democrat or be associated with you.

At the end of the day, no one, (Hillary or Obama), will have the magic number of delegates and that will mean 1972 all over again. The bottom Line is that the Republicans will win. You need to stop infighting and start embracing what both candidates have done for the democratic party. This is just typical of Democrats. EAT YOUR OWN. I am getting out of this party. I hate this bickering.

Former Democrat, California

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VOTER — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:27:35 GMT

How can anyone vote for someone that's comfortable with losing a series of States and lets it happen because it was expected? Will this person really fight for us when the time comes and the odds are against us?

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Former Democrat, California — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:30:11 GMT

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columbus, ohio — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:35:56 GMT

Obama and Opra want to take over the world.
Vote for Hilliary

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Angel Warren, Amory, MS — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:39:16 GMT

I agree with Evelyn Woodson when she says that Mrs. Clinton is showing poor lack of leadership. Look at her campaign camp for instance that is so unorganized. I fell out with Mrs. Clinton when her and her husband tried to double up on Obama in South Carolina now to me that was unprofessional. For those who are for Mrs. Clinton answer this for me, if Mrs, Clinton can not win against her Democratic opponent,is struggling financially, and is running the most unorganized campaign this country has ever seen, how do you think she will run this country as being President of the United States? She is also dividing the Democratic party by trying to have the Florida and Michigan delegates seated. The last time I checked I was not apart of the Divided States Of America but apart of the United States Of America. So let us stand with Obama and represent our country.

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Jon Hunneman, Tucson, AZ — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:39:50 GMT

I too am an Obama supporter, because the current system has jaded so many Americans. Though Hillary would be better than McCain, I can't help but wonder the kind of split that we Democrats would endure if the Superdelegates ended updeciding this contest. It would take a movement that has inspired hope and moved an entire generation to believe in our system of government and shatter it.

Though a reform of the health care system is needed, I can't help but wonder about what will happen to those people without health insurance that can't afford it. Even a heavily subsidized Health care system couldn't cost less than $150 - $200 per month. Are we supposed to shove that down the throat of a single parent who's making $7-$8 per hour, to take away possibly one-quarter of their monthly income that should be used to care for his/her children?

A choice should be given and Obama provides that healthcare choice. Anyone who actually researches his positions can see that the details are present.

He has taught us to dream and believe that our nation can be great again!

Obama in '08!

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BKL,Menlo Park,Ca. — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:41:54 GMT

Hillary stood by her man when they sold our seaports out to a foreign entity for a hefty 35 million. Don't you think she'll also do that to the WH?

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Jason, Omaha, NE — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:00:25 GMT

Too you people that say Obama is just like everyone else in Washington. I don't agree with that, but I would say, then so is Hillary and what's wrong with voting for Obama? Obama and Hilary have very similar political views, but Obama has a much better chance of winning the general election. He will get Independants and Republicans (me) and Hillary will not. 64% of Democrats would be satisfied with Hilary and 81% with Obama. Hillary says she will make change and unite, yet she bashed Obama for giving a republican a compliment (Reagan). It sounds like more division in Washington to me with Hillary. So what if Obama complimented Reagan. It just shows that he looks past party affiliation more than Hillary would.

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Dave Little — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:10:17 GMT

Republicans ARE laughing at Democrats. Everyone loves to laugh at clowns and fools. This is so much FUN watching Hitlery go down, down, down, down! And JUST when we thought she could go no lower! Hee hee!

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Joe, Bermuda Dunes, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:11:34 GMT

I guess many of you democrats forget about the last person who claimed to be a "uniter not a divider" and one who had a "vision" for America but didn't want to share it with us until he was elected. If you listen to Obama you here many of the same things that W said in 2000.

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av, n.j — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:12:25 GMT

.....the game never changes.....only the players....

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Rajah Kahn — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:13:51 GMT

The SOLUTIONS that Ms Clinton is talking about are PROMISES or are they already implemented by congress. Aren't these promises also that need to be presented to congress before they are approved? In this campaign everything is PROMISE. I guess she is the expert in DISTORTION. Well I could say that Mr Obama has really made this individual(Hillary) flummoxed about her plans. She never had expected this to happen. She thought that she would have a "cake walk". POOR visions, her political game did not play well for her. Now the NEWS MEDIA and her supporters(Lisa Caputo etc)are going crazy and are calling shots wildly, because they can't believe what is going on. But eventually, as is usual, no BLACKMAN can rise to the top, as there will be schemes and shifts to tarnish him...But he is an amzing person, he is a phenomena, he is BEST of all the candidates. And he is LOVED by many. The Clintos cannot stand it and the news media will try to BURY him. Time will tell as most AMERICANS today are thoughtful and and have conscience. They are really following up on their politics. It is the PRESENT and not the past. God bless OBAMA. He is the man.

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tHELMA BYNEM LEESVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:14:38 GMT

It would appear that we should all want change ! And Hillary Clinton, John MCain, does not represent change! Just more of the same old rhetoric. Plese people, And I ,did not say Dems or reps, I said people, let's vote for change. Let us show the people of Iran and Iraq ,that we are a very diverse Country! Lets be honest, Hillary can not stand up to these formidable people. In time of peace? Sure. But in these trying times we need the strength of a person who can handle the situation. That person is not Hillary Clinton, It is;BARACK OBAMA. vOTE WITH YOUR HEART AND MIND; NOT A PARTY.i AM VOTING FOR THE PERSON; NOT THE PARTY.

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Joe, Bermuda Dunes, CA — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:16:59 GMT

the person commenting on the health care apparently forgot that Obama's plan calls for mandatory insurance for all children and he does not address how he will make the costs affordable to the aforementioned parent making $7 an hour. He is leaving 15-20 million people out of the program. The only universal he is for is universal BS.

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John Elias — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:39:15 GMT

I am Republican and I am so impressed reading Obama’s upbringing related to the concept of HOPE…I loved it. Particularly, bringing everyone of us as “Working Majority will fight Republicans type of rhetoric of Hillary. What we need is a president to unit us and get things done.” as opposed to I

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Shtuey — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:43:05 GMT

Dave from Phoenix: I agree that Hillary is no saint when it comes to taking money from lobbyists and PACs. The difference, which you obviously fail to see, is that Obama promised you he wasn't taking their money. He promised he was the candidate of change. He promised he was going to boot the money changers. To say you won't take the money, and then bend the rules so you can in fact rake that money in is deceptive and fraudulent. He is not the candidate of hope and change. He plays the same dirty games Clinton does, only he's worse. Clinton at least admits she takes the money and makes no bones about it. The Hsu money was returned was it not? I don't hear Obama returning Excelon's, Goldman Sachs' or Citigroup's money. For him to run on "hope and change" speaks to a duplicity beyond measure. His ethics are in the gutter like every other politician. It's about time Obamaphiles started seeing him for what he is before they throw their votes away on a snake oil salesman.