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J.D. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:21:59 GMT

It's time Wisconsin voters, put on your hats and coats and go vote for Hillary. Thank You !

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B.O., I DON'T STINK — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:23:29 GMT

GOT HOPE.... GOT PLAGERISM.

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Scott — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:23:34 GMT

Today's Clinton campaign consistency report:

1) We want all the votes to count. Unless of course they're in either NY or CA. If 80 precincts in NY City (including Harlem) didn't register a single vote for Obama, then nobody must have voted for him (pass the sniff test J. Merle from Westchester?).
2) Words don't matter. Unless of course we decide the ONLY thing we have on Obama is that he and his good friend have used similar language in campaign speeches. In that case, words matter greatly because we can twist them to fool the portion of the electorate that's not on to us yet.

Obama's not perfect. Far from it. But how do the rusty games that Senator Clinton endorses day after day add up to inspiring leadership? Wisconsin, please join the rest of America in saying no to the past and to the same political games we've endured the past 8 years.

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j fl — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:23:50 GMT

Obama is a fraud. Charles Krauthhammer had a good article in my local newspaper that talked about how cult-like Obama candidacy has become and how dangerous this is. This is the first time in my life I actually agreed with Mr Krauthhammer. He is generally a extreme rightwing nut. I agree with him totally on this.

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Chuck, NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:24:14 GMT

If there is any justice, Obama will sweep the rest of the primaries & caucuses. I clearly feel Clinton is bringing down the DEM party. Why do we do this my fellow Democrats? The WH and a bigger majority in Congress are ours for the taking and she is ruining it. There is no way she will win in NOV. Why can’t our party members see this?

Not only is she desperate and is going negative, she is even looking mean and bitchy when she speaks. I hope she doesn’t start crying again. I bet the media is loving this, and hope for a protracted fight all the way to the convention. I bet they hope she gets the nomination and they get a great story whether she wins or loses. If she loses, then they get to report the downfall of the Clinton dynasty. If by a miracle she wins, they get to be part of the attack machine to thwart her political agenda and the DEM party slide.

There is something more going on with her candidacy then just the ‘first woman’ issue. I do not see how she has hoodwinked so many current political leaders and party faithful. I know politics makes strange bedfellows, but why are people failing to see her tremendous shortcomings? She criticizes Obama on substance when she is as vague as anyone. She criticizes Obama as being inexperienced when she has held elected office fewer years then he. She wiggles in the political wind while he stays consistent. He is inspirational, she is divisive and polarizing.

Let’s put her away and start building up to a great victory in November for the whole party. OBAMA 08!!!

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Tim Matthews, Madison,Wi. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:25:10 GMT

Early results just in from Wisconsin. Obama,lies, deciet and plagerism well ahead.

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Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:29:32 GMT

If Hillary doesn't get the nomination, we are doomed to a 3rd Bush term by way of McCain, and the end of all civilization as we know it.

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Dan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:29:58 GMT

Obama is playing the race card and we all know it.

It amazes me that his supporters and bloggers have the audacity of calling my family members in Wisconsin and telling them the Clinton's stole the black votes in Harlem and no vote was cast for Obama in Harlem and President Clinton has just opened up an office in Harlem to get the black vote.

Come on people. He is a phony and so are his supporters to have to use these kind of lies. There is no way he will take office in November because republicans are not going to be lady like and will examine his past and dealing and the truth will be told and we will see he is no messiah.

He has no experience, no substance and uses cheap tricks and talk. Kerry was suppose to win huge according to all polls. We saw what the result was. Action speak louder than words!

Come on MSNBC you have got to print this. Let's not get fooled once again.

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Joyce, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:33:36 GMT

Speak Truthfully,

The Clinton's balanced the country's budget in their 8 years in the White House and left us with a surplus Bush has blown. John McCain also had to take a loan out to fund his campaign just a few short weeks ago, so what Clinton did was not off. Even Romney was using his own money. YES, Hillary's campaign manager spends far more than she should have betting Super Tuesday would be the end, she was wrong and has been fired. Hillary is now raising $1 million a day and the money troubles are fading. What Hillary did not count on is the media giving a free pass to Obama to say whatever he wanted without any questions and the public going for a great public speaker who has no experience for President when she is clearly the better choice at this time of crisis. My hope is she takes Wisconsin (or comes close) and then takes Texas, Ohio and PA as it seems she will to finally put thing in order. Obama will be an excellent VICE PRESIDENT and with Hillary's experience and his passionate speeches they will wipe our McCain easily.
Ryan Healey, Central, CT (Sent Monday, February 18, 2008 12:53 PM)

I just thought that this was a really good post and MSNBC gives it a chance.

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Patrick, Indianapolis — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:34:38 GMT

Hillary is full of deciet, lies and plagerism. She recently said "if we can track people who come into a Blockbuster video store then we should be able to track people who come into the country" (this is a paraphrase). Funny thing, it is the exact same thing John Edwards said in a debate last year. Clinton is a hypocrit and her supporters are brainwashed lemmings. BTW, ARG poll on Feb 15-16 showed Clinton 49% and Obama 43%. Another ARG poll on Feb 17-18 showed Obama 52% and Clinton 42%. In two days, Obama gained 9 points and Clinton lost 7 points.

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Russ Fox Wells, Maine — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:34:57 GMT

Looks like all clinton monitors on to day....Yes we can and the polls indicate Obama and if you cant spell it here it is again Obama...not the old politcis but new.......Without tears.....

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MKW — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:35:14 GMT

WHY on earth did "words-gate" get a day and a half of coverage??? How very pathetic.

Is this ALL Hillary has at this point? She claims that she is "vetted" but obviously the Clintons haven't found any real dirt on Obama - Clearly they are looking - so I think that one is a wash.

Who Cares if Barack used the same words as Patrick? Politicians do it all the time. This whole conversation is beyond absurd.

First, Barack is not all about rhetoric. Look at his website.

Second, I find it interesting that the candidate that likes to claim that she is all about substance and issues brings up this Substance-less, Non-issue right before two important primaries. If she wants to be about the issues, she needs to stick to the issues.

This is ridiculous to the point of being embarrassing....for Hilary. I don't think she can win on her merits, and apparently, neither does she if she insists on these tactics. How very Sad and Pathetic...

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Jon, Tennessee — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:36:49 GMT

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Angel, Spring, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:38:26 GMT

Like comparing himself to MLK and JFK before, Barack Obama inexperience is responsible for mistakes such saying it is not a BIG DEAL.

Barack Obama behavior is similar to another inexperience candidate Dan Quayle who also tried to compare himself to John F. Kennedy in the 1988 debate facing Senator Lloyd Bentsen. Senator Bentsen responded: “........... Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy"

Barack worsened the perception pointing the fingers to others instead of apologizing and move on, knowing that people are willing to forgive for his mistake.

Michelle Obama's "For the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country", and not George Bush (41) will "fire up and ready to go" those reluctant conservatives to vote for war hero John McCain facing Barack Obama.

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MK,MO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:38:29 GMT

mrs. clinton has a lot of gall talking about the evils of nafta when her husband signed it into law with her cheering him on, knowing full well it would destroy the working man, I certainly hope people see hillary for what she is, an elitist corporate puppet that cares nothing about the less fortunate, and an obvious liar with no morals. She has a lot of experience alright, experience taking from the poor and giving to the rich, like the wall street journal says,
‘big business loves hillary’

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MK,MO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:39:13 GMT

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:43 GMT

Just read today Clinton staffers are confirming the campaign has plans to go after Obama's pledged delegates, if it comes to that.

Seems these 'pledged' delegates actually aren't bound, and there's nothing stopping an opposing candidate from promising jobs, etc., to get them to switch their vote.

As we all know, pledged delegates were won via voting. Hmmm, seems the Clintons don't mind disenfranchising voters that don't vote they way they prefer.

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MKW or are thease B. Obama's words ? Just words, just plagerism — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:45 GMT

Why on earth did "word-gate" get a day and a half of coverage ??? How very patethic. Now repeat this line 1,000 times.

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Justin Lane — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:56 GMT

Obama is missing a key campaign strategist. He needs to hire and put out on the front lines Hillary's hubby's ex-girlfriend Monica. Let the country know that the Clintons are liars. Remind them that little Bill with the support of his little woman lied to a grad jury. They couldn't be trusted then and they can't be trusted now.

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Delores Rose-Kennedy, Murfreesbor, TN — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:44:20 GMT

Experience matters. Readiness matters. That is why Hillary is the better candidate. I shutter to think of what a BHO presidency would be like. We do not have time to allow him an internship.

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BKMC, Potomac, MD — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:45:14 GMT

The republicans have balanced the budget, it is not Clinton, he as usal took credit for it.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:45:35 GMT

Michelle Obama's gaffe that she wasn't proud of the U.S. until now reveals that this race is all about the Obamas. Michelle Obama's stupid unpatriotic statement recalls Obama's refusal last Fall to wear "that pin" (his words), which is the American flag, on his lapel.

The Obamas will only be proud Americans if it's all about Obama.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:46:34 GMT

Wisconsin ought to be a Clinton state, based on voting trends among demographics we've seen. The fact that Obama has polled a few points up is interesting, but we've also seen we can't always believe polls.

If Obama can even stay close in a state with these demographics, I'd have to think that's very good for his campaign.

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moderate republican — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:46:37 GMT

Obama reminds me of a televangelist. Lying, phoney and lots hidden in his closet..ready to fall out. We will find it and destroy him. Go McCain!!

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Mel, Kansas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:47:29 GMT

Obama cannot chip away at Hillary's authenticity. She doesn't have any.

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Mark S, NC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:47:52 GMT

Wow, this race is really getting ugly. People, is this how we want to win? The first several comments on this page are mind-boggling to me. I know it's tempting to let passion for your candidate turn into hatred for the other, especially if your candidate has been losing lately, but I would strongly suggest that the best way to win this primary race, to win the general election in November, and generally to be able to look at yourself in the mirror every morning is to take the HIGH ROAD. Keep it focused on issues and process. Keep the insults and low-blows out of it. The candidates have been doing a FAIRLY decent job of that. Why can't we on this board? Here's a pretty good rule: if you're too embarrassed by what you've posted on this site to actually give your name, then you shouldn't have posted it.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:48:15 GMT

Oh my gosh. I just learned that Ronald Reagan actually was saying words that Peggy Noonan wrote. I'm so disappointed, because Hillary Clinton cited Reagan as one of her favorite presidents on her campaign website.

I just can't support someone who favors a word thief.

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dong, LA, CA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:49:41 GMT

Now that we know political handlers have carefully constructed Obama and his words are meaningless (merely plagerized from other politicians) will the public continue to blindly follow this "created man"? Maybe for now, but this fact will continue to slip thru the cracks. Someone trips on the telapromter cord and all that charisma evaporates.

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Ron, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:49:59 GMT

If "words-gate" is the absolute best dirt the Clintons can throw at Obama, then he is without a doubt the superior choice if we're afraid of the Republican mudslinging in November.

Clinton's got her truckload of scandals, with more developing by the day (tax returns? library donors? earmarks? White House files ever gonna get released proving that experience?)

Obama has word-gate, and a Rezko "scandal" amounting to a paltry $80 grand, with absolutely zero ties to any legislation ever passed or promoted by Obama...

2 "gates" versus 200 "gates"...

Who do we wanna give to the Republicans to tear apart again??

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Phong Nguyen, Tamarac, FL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:50:32 GMT

In a speech in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 16, 2008, Senator Obama said that “change only comes from below” and that “change does not come from above.” If so, what he is running for the highest office in the country for? Senator Obama is a veteran politician who tells his supporters what they want to hear: the same charge he levels at his opponents.

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Syracuse — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:50:36 GMT

Hillary's supporters are a sad cynical lot- wanting to recycle the same old group-come on move on-you can't go back to the 90's. We are in 2008!

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Sam Jones, Austin - Texas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:51:13 GMT

Hillary has taken words from Obama like "Yes We Can". Obama should have said that he was going to use a couple of lines from a friend, before he said what is said. It is not a big deal. Hillary will do anything to win. She is behind, and she is going manipulate the media, fans, and the "Uneducated" population about Obama. Remember she is in a situation that she has to win. Obama is going to be the democratic nominee. Hillary is a lair, accepts monies from lobbist, and has some many negatives. Obama is going to eat her alive at the next debate, if she tries to pull him down. If the shoes were on the other feet Hillary would not even want to go to the conventation. Obama is the only candidate that will unite the American people. Don't beleive everything Hillary say. It is very bad and not tactful, she doesn't represents the "American People". She represents "Self". You Hillary supporter will soon find out that deceiting the American people will not work. Obama has attracted, new voters, independents, and republician. He has what it takes. Anytime a candidate critizes her opponent to get some attention doesn't work for educated people. Hillary has not covered all the basis.

Obama 2008!

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JJD, Fla — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:52:16 GMT

Be Objective people, have your opinion, but be Objective when speaking.

Go Obama !!!

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Marck — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:52:20 GMT

So this is all they got on Obama, Knowing the Clintons they have gone all the way to dig up any dirt on him but couldn't find none so this is all they got?, knowing what I know about the Clintons in first 8 years of their political life it is hard to imaging that they wouldn't find anything devastating on another politician.

One Clinton surrogate this morning on Foxnews was asked about Mccain and he went into this rant about how Mccain is better than Obama on integrity and a host of other issues, so clearly he is saying if Come November he will vote Mccain if Obama is the nominee, and I have decided based on that too that come November I will vote MCcain if Clinton is the nominee, at least I know where Mccain stand on everything, he also answers question and doesn't change his mind often based on poll results which the Clintons are known for. You can not say the Clintons don't lie, I mean he was debarred and impeached what else could disqualify a couple running together for president?

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Bertrand Pinneo, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:52:23 GMT

If we are going to talk about "plagiarism," the least we can do is spell it correctly. Lighten up. And go vote for Barack. By any measure, Hillary is the real phony in this race. Obama '08!

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Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:53:37 GMT

It just seems like people will fall into either the Obama camp or the Clinton camp without a clue that they're practically identical on all the major issues.

Get out of Iraq? yes, and Hillary has a more nuanced, realistic plan -- but both have said they would pay attention to the military brass on the ground. Universal healthcare? yes, and furthermore both of them get a "B" for their plans from the National Physicians Alliance (just google it). Reduce dependence on foreign oil by pushing domestic "green" economy, which will create more jobs? yes again, for both.

Where in any of this suggests that voting for Obama is akin to "following a guy off a cliff?" And where in any of this is Clinton lying, scheming or out of touch?

With these two so close on the issues, the real difference lies in the Democratic platform vs. the Republican, which will only matter after all this is settled. Ask yourself realistically who has a better chance vs. John McCain. Obama, who can draw across party lines and has proven he can draw thousands, if not millions of new, YOUNG voters who energize the electorate? Or Clinton, who pretty much HAS to win by relying on superdelegates and engaging in backroom arm-twisting and wheeling and dealing?

You think she's going to look good to all the Obama voters after that? She'll be a big, fat, ugly target for a Republican party whose voters will turn out in greater force just to make sure she doesn't get close to the White House. And meanwhile she'll have stabbed her own Democratic party's growing idealism right through the heart, winning over voters by relying on people's fears and uncertainties.

Predictions, NUMBERS, on Wisconsin: http://www.nationalscold.com

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:53:47 GMT

Tim Matthews-

How can you report "early results just in" showing Obama ahead at 9:45 a.m.?? You know, I just gotta call from a few of my exit pollster friends showing that Hillary is mounting an early lead.

I can play that game, too---This Just In---Hillary is mounting an early, significant lead across Wisconsin. It looks to be in the 57-to-43 range. If Obama can't crack 43% in Wisconsin, then where's the momentum?

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Marc V, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:54:01 GMT

Would you guys please clarify the delegate count please? You state above: "The official NBC News hard count for the Democrats is Obama 1,116, Clinton 985... for a grand total of Obama 1,324, Clinton 1,262".

Yet all the lead MSNBC news articles say 1,281 for Obama and 1,218 for Clinton. Which is it? I mean it seems pretty significant to me whether Obama maintains a 100+ lead versus a <100 lead. Shouldn't the NBC political director and the NBC news division be working from the same set of number?

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Jessica White, Victoria, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:54:35 GMT

Obama is clearly going to win Wisconsin and make Hillary sweat in Texas and Ohio. It's obvious that the only move Hillary has left is to nit-pick every word Obama uses. That's the only strategy she has left, and it's not a winning strategy. The voters will see through this. And regarding Michelle Obama's comments about this being the first time she's been proud of her country, look this is America, she can say what she pleases. I myself, for the first time in years, am proud of my country. Both Barack and Michelle impress the hell out of me and I think this is what our country needs. YES WE CAN!!!!!!

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GA, Edgewood, Kentucky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:54:40 GMT

Why is Hillary getting her behind kicked? Is Obama that good or is Hillary that bad or the electorate that dumb to be duped by Obama? My opinion is that there are quite a few Hillary haters out there and people want a change and Hillary is not it. Sorry Hillary fans, Hillary is going down.

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Phong Nguyen — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:54:59 GMT

Senator Obama runs on the “Hope and Change” message because he is short on experience. He has a 20-year record of public service compared to Senator Clinton’s record of 32 years. Senator Clinton also served as an experienced assistant to President Clinton in the Whitehouse for eight years. It can be said that Senator Clinton is running on the “Hope and Change with Experience” message. We all have “Hope” for our future and want “Change” for the better for the current political and economy system. Senator Obama is only a junior senator aspiring to the highest office in the country. Senator Obama is part of the system just like other candidates. Senator Obama has also been supported by lobbyists and has had a political machine just like his opponents. He is trying to portray himself as a uniter but he attacked Senator Clinton first in a debate by bringing up the charge that she was working on the Board of Wal-Mart while he was doing public service. After wooing his supporters with the “Hope and Change” message, Senator Obama is now interjecting a reality check by saying that he knows how hard it is to change the system as if to prepare for failure to change it. Senator Obama is a veteran politician who tells his supporters what they want to hear: the same charge he levels at his opponents. In a speech in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 16, 2008, Senator Obama said that “change only comes from below” and that “change does not come from above.” If so, what he is running for the highest office in the country for?

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:55:13 GMT

Considering The Clinton's were mentioned yesterday on their little 13 point economic plan, did she fail to mention that a lot of her economic plans were originally found in John Edward's campaign? They had just better keep silent about Obama and his borrowing, Hillary does quite a bit of "borrowing" herself.

The Clinton's talking about NAFTA being evil when it was the hubby that signed the thing away. If Hillary would be woman enough, she should come out and blast her husband for signing the deal. But as we all know, you never bite the hand that feeds you....

By the way Hillary.....
You stated that you gave Norman Hsu's money to charity......
Can you please state the Charity it went to?
Or were you lying like everything else you have said in your campaign so far?.....

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Jessica White, Victoria, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:55:52 GMT

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Jessica White, Victoria, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:00 GMT

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CJ — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:49 GMT

What is the early reports from WI...anyone there know?

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Jane Spencer — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:51 GMT

Early Word from Green Bay, WI. Clintonistas have their work cut out. No one buys the plagiarism argument here. I am a republican and I just voted for Barack Obama after I heard the crap from Clintonsita Baldy Wolfson. If Democracts in WI have any guts to see over this issue, I suggest go over all the scandals that Clintons have given us.. there is a ray of hope and don't squeeze that out now..

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Dante — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:52 GMT

Obama supporters, please don't waste time going back and forth on this issue of "words", it is really crazy and they are just trying to make something out of nothing, DEVAL AND OBAMA are friends, HE TOLD HIM TO USE IT, the Clinton supporters are simply grasping at straws, let's instead use our time getting people to Barack the Vote!!

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Dante — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:52 GMT

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Paul of Winston-Salem, NC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:57:29 GMT

I didn't realize that Billary was co-President, while Wild Bill served as figure head. Maybe, in fact,she was and that's why she didn't know about Monica. She was too busy to ask Wild Bill about his use of cigars.

If we want to talk about overstating and falsehoods, let's talk about the meaning of the word - experience as it relates to her 35 year "legend." These guys wouldn't know the truth if it hit them in the face.

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ki houston — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:57:44 GMT

wow how desperate can the clinton supporters and campian get . cant blame it on the right wing cospiracy , so blame the media . and for you people that say you have to go to fox news because every body is treating clinton so unfair , well if that does not give you the picture , i guess keep living in your fairytale world . obama 08 yes we can !

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Joe Miltimore — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:58:18 GMT

It disturbs me to see Hillary engaging in the same campaign tactics that Bush/Rove perfected. If she is willing to use half-truths and distortions, then I don't trust her any more. I feel sad about that because I always liked and admired the Clinton's.

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SB — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:58:24 GMT

Wow. The Clinton camp must be really nervous today. The supporters (with their spelling errors in tow) are out in force on the blog.

It's time to rise above the politics of old, the negative campaign ads, the hyper spin over words. It's time to choose the candidate that will be least likely to engage in unneccesary military conflict, and begin to repair the wounds caused by the past seven years.

It's your turn Wisconsin. Let's put Barack Obama over the top. And then we'll win Texas.

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don — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:59:26 GMT

Clinton = NAFTA

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Phong Nguyen — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:59:42 GMT

The Iraqi war is President Bush’s war from the beginning. Based on the information available to her at the time, Senator Clinton decided on a reasoned judgment (her own words) and voted to authorize the president to use military force as the last resort against Iraq after exhausting all diplomacy means and after allowing UN inspectors to do their jobs in Iraq. The whole country was misled by Mr. Bush and his administration anyway with dubious intelligence. Senator Obama did not vote on this issue because he was not in the Senate then and later claimed that he was not sure how he would have voted on it. However, he now likes to say that he was right about the war without adding that he was right about it as an Illinois legislator, not as a US senator who had to vote on the issue. The war has not been going well for the US because of poor post-invasion planning by Donald Rumsfeld and his staff anyway. As far as voting record on the war goes as a US senator, Senator Obama voted like Senator Clinton on continuing to fund the war. Senator Obama is a veteran politician with all the complicated political trappings. Please listen to him carefully and watch out after you are swept over your feet by his charisma and sweet talk!

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Siegfried, Central Illinois — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:59:52 GMT

Back at the beginning of the month, I had no preference between Clinton and Obama, and so voted in the GOP primary instead. However, the more I see, hear and read about Clinton the less I like her and the more I like Obama. I'm definitely getting the impression she will do anything to get the nomination. And I don't think our party can survive that.

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voice of reason — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:00:19 GMT

Folks, 3 Senators are running for the Presidency. Wonder how they're doing in the Senate, who is actually doing the work while busy campaigning. McCain is out 54% of the time, Obama 48% of the time, Hilary 28%. So who is truly doing the work?

She could have made a run for the Presidency during her first term as a Senator. Pretty much like what freshman Obama is doing now. But she choose to continue to serve the people of New York. Run for re election and won her seat.

People please take a closer look who truly has the best interest of the country at heart rather than selfish ambition. No one has truly scrutinized Obama. While the media had thrown just about everything they could at Hilary. Who is truly strong and capable?

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jaycee, Ventura, California — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:02:13 GMT

I have to hand it to Hillary’s loyal backers. Whether or not she wins the nomination, you folks win the prize for intestinal fortitude. If my candidate had to spin me that hard to hold on to my support I would have been sick and dizzy a long time ago. I find it a little discouraging that we have so much difficulty engaging in political discussion because we can’t seem to distinguish between a reasoned argument and unsupported assertion or appeals to emotion.

I appreciate Mike Huckabee’s suggestion that we need to encourage creative thinking by integrating the teaching of music and art into our school system. Yes, Republicans can entertain good ideas too. I would like to add to his suggestion another component that I think is even more vital to the health of a functioning democracy.

With the advent of No Child Left Behind, more and more of our teacher’s efforts go into preparing students to pass a set of standardized tests. We’re trying to teach our children WHAT to think, but failing to teach them HOW to think. Democracies depend on the ability of ordinary citizens to sort through arguments and make reasoned judgments or we risk falling prey to the demagogues and charlatans.

There is a systematic way to approach this process known as critical thinking, whose origins can be traced all the way back to Socrates. It allows us to recognize the strategies used in advertising to sell us products we really don’t need, or the ways that politicians sell us wars that should never be fought and leaders we should not follow. While many universities have integrated critical thinking components into their curriculum, we could start hammering home these concepts at an early age. We could do our country no greater service than to raise a generation of critical thinkers with the ability to bring reason and logic to political discourse.

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wilson, ny — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:02:18 GMT

Flummoxed with ineffective attacks on Barack, Hill have now resorted to plagiarism attack in a last ditch effort to salvage her failing campaign. Unfortunately for her, she is also on record to be the first person who tried to hijack Barack's theme and slogans as her own and Barack's camp never charged her for plagiarism. This latest attack then will just be negated by her own actions. That's the trouble with the Clintons, they want to have their cake and eat it too, that means too greedy beyond any reason. They think so highly of themselves that they are so superior to everybody and above the law.

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SadStateOfAffairs — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:18:25 GMT

Plagerism (Fraud) is a HUGE deal. Especially when you tout yourself as a canidate of CHANGE. This is unacceptable from a Harvard grad and law professor. Obama, your ignorance and arrogance are showing. Talk about disinginious. Does anyone REALLY know who Barrack Obama is?

Oh, and his wife, for the first time in her adult life is only now proud of America. Tell that to the families of our fallen heros. Disgraceful!

Go ahead you young guns and highly educated....follow the pied piper. Just remember your vote will pull the rest of us over the proverbial cliff.

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LouNYC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:18:51 GMT

This article brilliantly explains what's at stake in this election. Everyone interested in the future of the Democratic party and America should read it:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentary/15746427.html

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Stacy, Virginia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:00 GMT

I LOVE it!
When the Clinton campaign was asked if Hillary had used others speeches or words they admitted she had, but when she does it it doesn't matter as much because no one expects her to be able to speak well. If that isn't Clintrovian I don't know what is. Give me a break. If she pulls this out it will be funny....I can see the headlines now......Hillary Clinton leader of the now destroyed Democratic Party

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Rob in Tennessee — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:38 GMT

Simply put, a vote for Clinton now is a vote for McCain in November. The GOP is lining up all of Clinton's follies and foibles. The sound bites aren't even cold yet.

Hillary is the answer? It depends on the definition of the word 'is' ....

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London — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:20:21 GMT

And now Obama's men are intimidating African-American voters into voting for him instead of Hilary. Making them guilty that as African-Americans they are not supporting a fellow African-American for President. So yes, Obama is openly using race and being racist in his strong-arm tactics.

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mm - Brookfield, Wisconsin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:20:25 GMT

Wisconsinite says: GO OBAMA!! Former Hillary supporter fed up with Clinton tactics; this, after having worked diligently for Bill in 1992 and 1996. No more - it's on to better politicians. GO OBAMA!

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Glenn Sills — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:21:10 GMT

I wonder how people would respond to somebody like Abraham Lincoln today. He had very little experience but still performed quite well. On the other hand you have Herbert Hoover - a tested highly qualified man, ready for the job on day on. He didn't do so well.

No matter what candidates say, their prior experiences aren't really that predictive of how they'll do as president. The best we can do as voters is listen closely to what the candidates seem to care about and how they run their campaigns and their lives.

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Chuck Neff, Little Rock, AR — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:21:15 GMT

Embrace your inner Obama....vote for hope, change and a new world of politics today.

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Miriam Gill, Lawrenceville, GA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:21:18 GMT

The Obama campaign had restored my faith in the American people. I'm now starting to lose that faith yet again. How can you fall for this same old negative campaigning over and over again and expect our politicians to behave differently? The Obama campaign is about bringing people together, and all we can do is tear him down and beat him up. For how dare we actually have some hope left in our fellow man. How dare we try to escape the chains of our cynicism and bitterness. Better to stick with the "safe" choice. Yeah, right. I wouldn't vote for Hillary now, if she came to my house and knocked on the door and personally asked for my vote.

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ME, Wi. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:21:46 GMT

I am voting for Hillary because she has experience, is hard working and very intelligent. Our country is in dire need of a "Leader" not an "apprentice"....! Words won't correct the mistakes of the Bush Administration. Remember the Pied Piper...Obama may take a lot of people off the cliff but I won't be one of them, my vote goes to Hillary.

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Gary, Franklin, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:21:55 GMT

Wisconsin does not require voters to identify a party affiliation, so any voter can choose to vote in any party's primary. Under the assumption that almost any person that normally votes Republican hates Hillary Clinton, any win by Hillary today must include enough Democrats and Independents to overcome any inclination by Republicans to vote for Obama in the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary.

It should be noted that today is really Wisconsin's primary election for non-partisan offices (i.e., county supervisors, State Supreme Court Justices, etc.). The general election for those offices is in April. The Democratic and Republican Presidential Preference Primaries (historically held in April) are add-ons to this year's primary election to move it earlier in the Presidential selection process.

Turnout will be higher than normal for a February primary because of the presidential preference primary, and it will be interesting to us in Wisconsin to see whether it effects non-partisan primary contests.

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Chuck Neff, Little Rock, AR — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:22:06 GMT

Embrace your inner Obama....vote for hope, change and a new world of politics today.

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Bo Caspers, Oslo — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:22:31 GMT

Lewinskys boyfriends wife for president!

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J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:22:44 GMT

"... If 80 precincts in NY City (including Harlem) didn't register a single vote for Obama, then nobody must have voted for him (pass the sniff test J. Merle from Westchester?). ..."
Scott (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:23 AM)

WOW, I'm FAMOUS!
Thank you scott.
But, you've given me far too much credit for being much more powerful than I really am. I'm just an interested blogger, aliken to yourself.
How about that land deal, eh Scott? Does THAT pass the sniff test...a large piece of property and a spacious home for The Obama's, at $300,000.00 LESS than it's market value...hmmmmmmm
How about the media BURYING the story of a man who claims to have had sex and done cocaine with Barrack Obama. Does THAT pass the sniff test, especially since the guy offered to take a POLYGRAPH?! If this story was about Bill Clinton the media would be all over it....why should Obama get a pass like this?
And while we're doing sniff tests, let's talk about the disenfranchised voters in Mich and Fla...two states Hillary just happened to win. (I don't want to hear any GARBAGE about Obama not being on the ballot in Mich either. He ran ad's up there encouraging people to vote "uncommitted.")
Didn't we as Democrats complain about disenfranchised voters in Fla in 2000? Now, the DNC decides we're going to do it to our own people?
Tell me what kind of smell test that passes, scott?
I'm sorry scott.
But it appears your logic doesn't pass the sniff test.
Then again, what should we expect from Obama supporters who can repeat their guy's mantra ("hope, change, yes we can.")
But, who can't even tell you what their candidates' platform is, WHO he is, or what he stands for.

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008!
Action, Not "Philosophy"

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Monica Hicks, Hoffman Estates, Illinois — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:02 GMT

Come on Hillary, Plagerism? All this experience you talk about this is the best you can come up with.... People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Did you not see Pat Buchanan's sister on MSNBC last night clearly point out 2 of her brother's slogans that Hillary uses every speech. Give me a break people!

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Law, Atlanta,GA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:04 GMT

Are all of you people off your rocker, no one knows what is to happen once a person get in to office. If all of you voter were so smarte we wouldn't have had Bush in office for eight year. If we want anything new and have a chance to do better as American then we can't go with that same good old boy ways. Mrs Clinton would be just that, because of her husband and so would McCain. We as a people didn't understand that vote dosen't mean a thing because if it did again we wouldn't have had Bush in the frist time. So let us as a people take back our courtry and make it the great place to live. We can start with our familys and namely our kids. That should be our mean point to start.

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Rob Mann, New York, NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:21 GMT

Plagiarism (please note the spelling)refers to the unattributed use of another's language or research in a work of scholarship. Senator Obama's repetition or borrowing of another's phrases from a public speech was clearly not an attempt to fool anyone.

We all repeat phrases, manners of expression and ideas that we've learned elsewhere. When we use them to support ideas in which we genuinely believe, there's no deception. When Senator Clinton says that she'll be "ready on Day One," she's repeating a shorthand expression of an idea that certainly didn't originate with her.

The fact that the Clinton team would attempt to make an issue of Obama's "words matter" speech is a sign of desperation; when the Clintons get desperate we should all worry!

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not fooled — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:35 GMT

For some, the problem with Obama's...oh, I'm sorry, Duval Patrick's...speech is that it is just that somebody else's speech. The quotes are part of our history so no big deal. But, the fact that he "borrowed" a large segment of Patrick's segment and stated it almost word for word is a problem. For those who have questioned his authenticity, this probably cemented their concerns.

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Rick,ky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:46 GMT

It's absolutely Hilarious that All Hillary & her supporter's have is to Grasp at word's & expect Educated voter's to feel some kinda sympathy for her.Who need's the Comedy Channel with this bunch?

Here's some Insight for You Clinton fanatics, Get A candidate that actually cares about America & Not just for POWER.Her entire life has been about Power & living off of TAXPAYER'S (ANYONE ELSE WOULD BE CHARACTERIZED AS A WELFARE QUEEN).It's time for all of Hillary Supporter's ( and her also)to face the fact, that Democrat's ( and American's)have found a candidate we can relate to.

Hawaii & Wisconsin voter's, Get out & Vote today( whoever you vote for).

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

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Don — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:24:07 GMT

Obama is a fake, and his wife michelle said yesterday that for the first time in her life she is proud of America, that is a slap in the face to all patriotic AMERICANS that have fought and died for this country! This guy and his wife does not respect the American Flag, vote Hillary!

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:24:40 GMT

'Pat Huntington NY: '...If Hillary doesn't get the nomination, we are doomed to a 3rd Bush term by way of McCain,...'

If Hillary were to win (IN A HORROR STORY) we are doomed to a third Bush term by way of Billary and her war monger advisors...

TURN THE PAGE

THROW THE BUMS OUT !

DON'T BRING THE BUMS BACK

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Colin, Milwaukee WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:25:09 GMT

As a Wisconsinite, I think Wisconsin will go Obama on the Democratic side and McCain in a landslide on the Republican side.

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D. O'neal — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:25:56 GMT

I have no respect for the Bill or Hillary now. When people are under pressure, you see the real deal. They are sore losers to me and I think it is disgusting. Obama was not suppose to be here and she doesn't know how to deal with his surge in the polls. Let the people speak for once to make a change in this nation of ills and forgottens. I'll tell you one thing, if Obama comes out on top but Hillary wins because of the Super Delegates, I will not vote in the November elections. Don't get me wrong, I am a voting woman and believe in this great opportunity that Dr. Martin Luther King died for, but enough is enough.

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Frank, Frederick MD — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:26:49 GMT

Any folks thinking that HC has a chance to win the general election is totally delusional. Independants won't vote for someone so obviously desperate for power and attention. Obama provides the only chance for Dems to take the White House. We need to be in the Center people...not the left, not the right.

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Chris, Scottsdale, AZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:27:31 GMT

Not only is the Clinton campaign getting desperate, but it seems like, both in this blog and on the news coverage, that many conservatives are defending Hillary every day. Why? Is it because Hillary has the ability to bring the Republicans to the table and work with them? Ha! No of course not, that was a rhetorical question. So why ARE Republican mouthpieces suddenly defending Hillary? Because Hillary will bring out the coservative vote for whoever is the Republican nomination, and McCain can certainly pull a large moderate slice against her. The same is simply not true about Obama, and like Hillary, the Republicans don't know how exactly to run against Obama. He doesn't have enough dirt, corruption and baggage to attack in the same mud-slinging ways that both the Clintons and the Republican attack machines are used to fighting.

It is time to move on. If you are still falling for the lines that Obama doesn't have the details and plans to be President, you need to do more research on your own instead of relying on the media and the Clinton's to provide the truth to you. Two years ago he was accused of being too focused on policies and procedures and not enough on changing the way politics works to actually get something done. Words Matter when backed by Political Will (Obama said that, not me. Don't accuse me of plagerizing now . . .). While Obama doesn't spend nearly as much time on his policies, he has a very clear vision of the direction in which this country needs to move. What he realizes, that old style polticians like Clinton do not, is that all the best intentions and ideas get crushed under hopeless beauracracy in Washington, and until you change the way things work in the government, our country will continue to stagnate economically and globally.

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E. James, Aurora IL. 60504 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:01 GMT

All the Clintons seem to run on is attacking the words of Obama. Why do they have to win so nasty? I will never ever vote for Clinton based on the dirty way she has run her campaign.

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LouNYC, New York, NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:09 GMT

The fact that so many Republicans are voting for Obama, that Republican pundits on TV and radio are constantly singing Obama's praises and that they're constantly telling us how Hillary would be so much easier to beat than Obama should tell Democrats all you need to know.

When was the last time that the Republicans willingly and truthfully advertised their weakness to the Democrats?

Why would they be telling Democrats "If Obama is nominated, you have a better change of winning against us"

I am surprised and actually ashamed that Democrats are so gullible that they're actually following the bait line set out by the Republicans.

Hillary is who the Republicans are rally afraid of because she is a centrist, strong on defense and can actually go toe to toe with McCain on foreign policy after 6 years in the Foreign Relations committee.

If Obama is the nominee, he will be schooled by the Republicans as inexperienced (which he is) and soft on defense, which at the end of the day when all independents (not just democratic leaning ones) are in the voting booth, is what they'll decide their vote on.

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megga — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:17 GMT

what was there 4 her 2 be proud about a vietnam illegal war an iraq illegal war, the iran-contra affairs, police brutality bush getting less votes and winning an elction, you ga rednecks just behave and stop the incest, if u so spatriotic go 2 iraq, u and all the people who say they support war war war.

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no thanks, Mr and Mrs Obama — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:31 GMT

Where's the blog about Michelle Obama for the the "first time" in her adulthood being reallly proud of her country? Of course, it's being "explained" that's not what she REALLY meant. You have a campaign running on rhetoric; you better say what you mean. (Or, you could borrow somebody else's words and use them). Put Mrs. Obama's awful statement with BO refusing to wear his flag pin. Put that with BO not saluting the flag when everybody else at the event was doing so. Hmmmmmm........and this could possibly be our next President and First Lady. No thanks. If it comes to them, I'll vote Republican.

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A patriotic Black woman — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:38 GMT

Enough already!!! Stop with the mudslinging. Dems, we need to be united, it's this type of divisiveness that will get another republican elected in November. Although I am an Obama supporter, I'm not going to sit up here and bash Hillary. They both have strengths and weaknesses and need to work together to strengthen our nation. Truth be told, if McCain gets elected, I'll support him to, because he will be OUR president and we need to be UNITED.

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Brian, Enfield, Connecticut — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:42 GMT

Wisconsin

Obama 58%

Clinton 42%

-A 16% spread in a state that is white as snow. This would prove not only is Obama increasing his margins with the wink/wink "Starbuck Democrats", but now he's starting to experience push with "Blue-Collar/Lunch-Bucket Democrats. Market research clearly shows that there is a lag exposure effect with lower-income/lower-educated workers and politicxs applies to this equation.

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Cal, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:52 GMT

The Clinton's are reaching for anything because their campaign had been a joke. I am a Dem but guess what - THE REBULICAN CONGRESS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH BALANCING THE BUDGET IN THE 90'S. Also, HRC has used lines from Bill, JE, and Barack in her campaign and nobody cares because it is what politicians do. What Clinton supporters can't understand is that it is time to turn the page on the Bush/Clinton aristocracy. I voted for Obama and I am proud of it but I will be the first to tell you that there are only slight differences between their plans, and yes, they each have a plan for everything. The real question comes down to execution in 50%/50% country. HRC is not the best person to get the job done; unless you just want status quo.

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kenn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:55 GMT

Hey MSNBZZZZZZZZ asleep at the wheel again.Supreamely packed court has stripped somemore rights away from the people and you look at wasteoftimeconson report all that you are told to report IRAQ, KATRINA, WIRETAPPING AMERICANS, LAWLESSNESS, in the name of GOVERMENT and you talk of change nothing will be left to change by the time this administration is gone so will we GONE>

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Harry, Los Angeles — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:29:10 GMT

Take a quick look at experience.

Just exactly who has more years in elective office?

HRC's claims of experience are hollow. 35 years?? Of what? BHO has 20 years of experience. Is that enough?

The voters get to decide. But, they should know the facts first.

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:30:29 GMT

If the only thing the Clinton campaign has to offer to the country is pointing out whenever Senator Obama mispeaks, that is a very sad campaign strategy indeed.

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Debra Austin, Tx. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:04 GMT

Clinton is a small minded politician. She certainly harkens back to the old time politician who's only job is to carve up the opponent rather than present a case for themselves. Actually Hillary has no real reason for her candidacy other than being a woman. As a woman, I think that would be historic. But it's not enough, especially with the type of politics she brings to the table. Obama is right when he says that promising the world as Hillary does, even as she implies that her health care is free (when universal mandated health care only means every American will have to find the money to pay for it or be fined or have their wages garnished) cannot bring about the changes everyone wants. In fact, she tried before with her health care plan and so alienated fellow Democrats and all the Republicans that we made no movement in providing affordable health care in over 10 years. And people died during this time who didn't have health care. The point is that you have to work with others, not demonize them, in order to get things done. Hillary can't do that and hasn't done that in the Senate. In 6 years she has renamed post offices and federal buidings. Look at her accomplishments, not her memberships in clubs. For someone who says she's not about inspiration, who is a "doer", then describe something meaningful that she has done?

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RB, Louisville, KY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:06 GMT

Again, typical lazy voters. If you actually look at what Michelle Obama said without just taking what the news took out of context you would know that she was speaking about how many people are voting and that this is truly a great election - not just about Obama. Also, if you did your research you would know that Bill's Jesse Jackson comment was actually within the context of the questioning. It just worked for the media to edit out the part that was important so it would sound racial.

For once, in my adult life (14 legal years), I am proud to be an American. We have two minority candidates! Voter turnout is unprecendented! This is the most proud I have EVER been to be an American.

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Jake — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:23 GMT

The biggest dupe of this campaign has been that Obama can draw voters from "across the party line". Republicans are making a concerted effort to vote for Obama in open primaries because they're afraid of Hillary.

Why else would all the Republican pundits be so public in saying they're more afraid of Obama? Does anyone really think they would give away their weakness to the Democrats?

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kenn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:36 GMT

OBAMA SUPPORTERS CAN YOU TELLME WHY JFK A MAN WHO VOTED AGAINST CIVIL RIGHTS AGAINST THE MARCH IN 1963.WIRETAPPED MARTIN LUTHER KING isnt that old school politics why associate with the KENNEDYS at all.IS OBAMA FOR OR AGAINST GAY RIGHTS.

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Beth Lee, Milwaukee, Wi. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:42 GMT

THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN IT'S JUST WORDS. JUST SOMEONE ELSE'S WORDS.

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D, new york, ny — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:46 GMT

can't we all just get along?

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Rose Bloomfeldt, an American in Berlin, Germany — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:55 GMT

If we as Americans are supposed to be a part of a Republic, why is it that two VERY RICH families (hello - Hillary just recently "lent" 5 million of her own money to her campaign - most of us will never see this much money in our lifetime!!) have come into power and stayed there for 20 years - and are attempting to make it 24 or 28?

Are Americans truly dumb enough to simply hand over those reins of power once again to a member of this dominant family and let an entire generation never see the truth of American Democracy in action - and potentially always feel that the leaders are disconnected from them? God Knows I hope NOT.

The last 20 years (Bush Sr - 4, Clinton -8, Bush Jr - 8) have been dominated by 2 families in leadership positions. Do we really want to have it be 24 (or lord forbid 28?!?) ? That's an entire generation (MY GENERATION) raised primarily by only 2 families in power - much like the kings and queens of old. What will the history books say... "The Bush-Clinton Power Years" Or worse yet "The Bush-Clinton Kingdom?!?"

Yeah.. let's think about this. VOTE OBAMA - and prove that we do have other options out there. Let's not fall into the same hole or make it 24/28 years of only 2 very rich (and might I add disconnected) families leading this nation.

In my Opinion, Obama is the only one that is actually presenting a reasonable platform for America - with NO serious extremes. Yes, he is a politician, yes, he is rich. However, he's also educated, well spoken (Clinton has also plagerized from him though it didn't inspire a day and a half of coverage - make sure you have your facts straight), and able to heal many of this country's wounds that have been around since the Civil War. He is the American Dream. He IS the Best Choice.

Thus I say... It is TIME FOR A CHANGE in Leadership. AND we, the YOUTH have to help make it happen.

Our Parents may be Afraid, our Grandparents may just want to return to the conservative status quo. But we, the Youth know - this Nation Needs a different group of leaders. We NEED Leaders who REFLECT OUR BELIEFS (of total equality) , REFLECT OUR POPULATION (not only the whites - but all races and genders), and RESPECT "normal" AMERICANS (not just the rich or the lobbyists).

I see Barak Obama doing all of these things. But I can't do it alone.

And so, if for no other reason - than to say hey, let's end the 2 family power play - I ask you to think seriously, examine your heart, and then

ELECT Barak Obama in 2008!

"We Are the Change We Have Been Waiting For." ~Barak Obama Feb. 5, 2008

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jay — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:32:14 GMT

the clintons are going down the greek without a paddale oooops

go OBAMA 08 defeat nafta promoter flip flopper one day words dont matter and next day attack you on using friend words (nice trap) from obama and by the way words do matter clintons

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Wayne Johnson, St. Louis, MO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:32:50 GMT

As a Republican who was afraid our party would nominate a phoney like Mitt Romney, I sympathize with the Clinton supporters. If I were in your shoes I would hate the thought of all the university types with no real world experience threatening to nominate a cult figure like Obama. As a Republican I like McCain's chances against either Democrat but as an American I shutter to think of an Obama presidency.

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Steven, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:14 GMT

ok, I only read a few of the posts, but please people, before posting, learn to spell that of which you speak. Plagiarism, not "plagerism"

If you don't know how to spell the word, chances are you don't know enough about it to accuse either side of committing it. Stop hating.

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James Thomas, Denver, CO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:44 GMT

Positive, reasonable supporters of any candidate are totally entitled to their opinions and of course everyone is free to do what they feel is right... But, with that said, to all you Nasty HRC Supporters this is all I have to say:

We're not under a spell, we're not stupid, we just disagree with you! Obama is not perfect but he is bright, wise and yes positive. Can you please stop the hyperbole that the "world will end" if you don't get your way? Seems I've heard that one an awful lot from the Bushies...

I respectfully disagree with you get it? No need to attack me or dredge up Rove style slime to chuck at Obama. Why don't you make the best case you can for your candidate, vote for her if you want to and go back to your lairs and pout if you must?

No matter what let's band together and remember who our real enemies are. HINT: they are NOT Democrats. Get a helmet and deal with reality and stop gnashing your teeth and waving your fists would ya! Let's turn the page... Obama '08!

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:49 GMT

Joyce, TX : '...Ryan Healey, Central, CT (Sent Monday, February 18, 2008 12:53 PM)

I just thought that this was a really good post and MSNBC gives it a chance...'

Yeah, Joyce.... except he forgot to mention that Willie was impeached for lying about an adulterous sexual affair with Monica.
Willie brought a new level of sexual debauchery to the White House....

How could Hillary campaign about the 'culture of corruption' in DC when here co-Presidency brought this corruption to DC ?
How can she campaign against lies and coverups by the Bush White House when Willier was nothing but lies and coverups ? 'I did not have sex with that woman'
How can she campaign against White House scandals when she was up to her eye balls in scandals (Whitewater, TravelGate, FileGate)
When her 'new' campaign manager, Maggie Williams removed evidence from the Vincent Foster suicide scene ?
When Hillary hid here Rose Law firm records from the Special Prosecutor ?

When Bill Clinton voluntarily gave up his license to practice law because of his prejury ?

How can she campaign as 'fighting for the middle class' (stealing John Edward's lines) when her co-Presidency enacted NAFTA ?
When her co-Presidency enacted WTO ?
When her co-Presidency dealt in 'pay to play' while fulfilling the corporate agenda ?

Thanks, Joyce + Ryan
You guys are GREAT !
Just like Billary !!

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James Woods, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:01 GMT

I am voting in Wisconsin this afternoon. I will vote for Obama. I can assure you that if Hillary gets the nomination, I will vot for McCain.

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jini shans — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:17 GMT

Obama is a Word Thief

Michelle is proud of America only when Obama is leading

If tomorrow Obama looses Dem. nomination, she'll be proud of Africa ?

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Q. Xavier — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:35 GMT

HILLARY CONCEDES THE NOMINATION!!!!!!!!!

Here's some logic for you:
Hillary has joined the hapless John McCain in saying that Obama "has broken his promise to accept public financing" for the general election.
Is that true? If it is, then she and McCain have both concluded that Obama IS the Democrat's candidate for the Presidency of the United States. After all, he could not have already broken the alleged promise unless he is the Democrat's nominee. Therefore, in making that claim, Hillary has already conceded DEFEAT. Goodbye Hillary, Bill and good riddance.
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT.

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P. Walker, Memphis, TN — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:49 GMT

Some important differences between Obama & Clinton.

For those of you who have a keen interest in women’s health & civil rights issues I direct you to the changed support from Clinton to Obama by such luminaries & organizations like Planned Parenthood, NARAL & Kate Michelman.

Military commissions: While Iraq and other military issues have gotten plenty of air time in Democratic debates, there may be a difference between Clinton and Obama on an issue of great concern to many Democrats: President Bush’s policies of restricting court review of military hearings, using torture-obtained evidence and violating Geneva Convention rules on prisoner treatment. No Democratic candidate has supported Bush on these issues, but only Obama, not Clinton, is a co-sponsor of Sen. Chris Dodd’s “Restoring the Constitution Act,” which would reverse these Bush policies. Clinton supports legislation restoring the court review (habeas corpus) that Bush has undercut, but she has not signed on to Dodd’s more aggressive bill.

Health care: The Democratic primary has seen much debate about requiring individuals to buy health insurance and about subsidizing insurance costs, but on one important insurance issue, Obama and Clinton do seem to differ. For decades, insurance companies have been exempt from antitrust laws, which means that unlike other businesses, they can collude to set prices, divide up territory in which they agree not to compete, etc. About one-fifth of Senate Democrats, including Obama but not Clinton, have co-sponsored legislation to repeal this antitrust exemption for malpractice insurance companies, which — if insurers are indeed colluding to keep doctors’ rates high — could lower health care costs.

Environment: As with other issues, there is not a huge difference between Clinton and Obama, but a distinction on one controversial issue explains Obama’s better League of Conservation Voters ratings: In 2006, Obama scored 100 percent to Clinton’s 71 percent; for their entire Senate careers, Obama is at 97.5 percent compared with Clinton’s 87.7 percent. Over several years, Clinton consistently has supported, and Obama has opposed, legislation to expand offshore oil drilling.

Have a great day and vote for the real experience in the race for President.

Obama '08

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Dale Rice, Haymarket, VA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:26 GMT

This is in response to the comments made by Angel from Spring, TX. Obama is humble enough to compare himself to JFK. It was Caroline, the daughter of JFK, who compared Obama to her father. Caroline stated that Obama is like her father for bringing hope and inspiration to the American people. I am a Asian-American and I am inspired by Obama's candidacy.

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Granny — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:29 GMT

To all the people who think Obama is a great orator, I disagree. If he is asked a question, He quite often stutters and stammers and ahs before he comes out with an answer. Also, if people would remember history in 1976 when Carter was the man for change. He like Obama is a very nice man but to get things done in Washington, you can't be so naive. You have to have someone who is able to stand up and fight for what they believe in and can also take the heat. I don't believe Obama is that person.

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G. Raggio, Menlo Park, Ca. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:32 GMT

I wonder if there will ever come a time when we won't want change because whats being done is being done right, or close to right as anyone, any party, can hope for.

These primary elections have stepped out of the box so often everyone has lost sight of the chalk.

Makes one wonder how the rest of the world see's us... we must be very entertaining indeed. These candidates, all of them, will sit across the table of world opinion in a year. Time to "class" this stuff up a bit... now there's change!

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Alan Kowalsky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:33 GMT

Where are the PEOPLE'S questions? When O when are average people going to be allowed to ask the tough questions directly to the candidates ? Are we going to allow these candidates to be elected without a contract and commitment with the American public?

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Heather Bortle, Golden Valley, MN — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:38 GMT

It's amazing how everyone gets sucked into the media and popularity contests.... If everyone voted because of their beliefs instead of popularity,, It would be a clear choice,,, Ron Paul..... I know everyone doesn't agree on everything he says,,, But wake up people,,,, He is the only candidate that is not bought and paid for by corporate America,,, Look at his voting record... Hillary, Barack,, they are all the same,, their popularity seems to change daily,, depending on how good their act is..... But one thing is the same,, they're not looking out for you and I,, they're looking out for who gives them money and power....

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oldefarte — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:53 GMT

Just my two cents: The mainstream media has now accomplished something which, but a few short months ago, I would have thought impossible - They have actually caused me to feel some sympathy for Hillary Clinton. Oh, granted, she assumed she'd have a coronation and one cannot be too upset that she suddenly has to campaign for the nomination (btw, brilliant satire on "YouTube" about Hillary's "Inner Tracy Flick"...), however, she's not even being allowed to campaign. It seems that Sen. Obama, as the newly dubbed "media darling", is beyond reproach. If she criticizes his record (and it is, in turns, dismal or distressing), she's suddenly castigated by the pundits for "dirty politicking" (you listening, Chris Matthews? Turn in your journalistic credentials, you have NO claim to being a journalist). If she points out that his immaculate image doesn't always comport with his past behaviors and associations, she's accused of "desperation". 80% of blacks are voting for Obama (gee, wonder why), but Hillary is the one who has to tiptoe around charges of using "the race card". Let's face it, compared to Hillary's run against Obama, Mike Huckabee would have it easier in the Republican primaries were he running against Jesus Christ (esp. as the majority of Huckabee's supporters would think Jesus was "not conservative enough" - sorry that I can't ask Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity to turn in their journalistic credentials because they have none). Mind you, Bill Clinton didn't have any problems using the media's prejudices and biases when they favored him, but calling this "payback" doesn't change the fact that the people of this country (esp. the Democrats) are being deprived of their vote, NOT by "machine Democrats" disenfranchising the voters of Harlem, but by the mass media's refusal to allow Sen. Clinton to even engage her opponent. IF Obama is all that is claimed for him by his buddies at NBC and their compatriots, let's find out. If he's not, then we'd better find out before he becomes President. Back off, media, and let the candidates campaign. It's what they are supposed to do. Your job is to report the results, not to declare the "immaculate conception".

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wavey — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:55:22 GMT

I GOT THE WHY SHOULD I VOTE FOR BILLARY BLUES?
WHY SHOULD I VOTE THE BILLARY A THIRD TERM BLUES?

THE BILLARY SOLUTIONS DON'T WORK-
THE BILLARY SOLUTIONS CAUSE HURT-
(8 Billary Years: No Health Care Plan; DEMS lost Congress; NAFTA is still destroying American Jobs)

I GOT THE WHY SHOULD I VOTE THE BILLARY A THIRD TERM BLUES?
I GOT THE WHY SHOULD I VOTE FOR BILLARY BLUES?

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urbancitygirl, Chicago, IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:55:39 GMT

I didn't expect the political dinosaurs to go quietly into the night. I expect them to fall loud and hard spewing devisive rethoric shouting "but he's a fraud!" The bottom line is, Americans of all ethnicities really like each other! We have more things in common than we do that divide us. Old school politicians don't even know what hit them. Without local lies and chaos there can't be rich white guy peace. Like Michelle Obama said, "this is the first time in MY adult life I've been proud of this country"

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cliff w — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:55:43 GMT

I would really like to know if any of you Obama haters have actually researched the records of the 2 democratic candidates for president . Senator Clinton has a grand total of less than 30 bills which she has introduced to the senate ( or co-sponsored ) while Senator Obama has over 300 such peices of work . Why would this be significant to us as the voting public . The significance is that while Hillary sat back congradulating schools for winning championships , Mr. Obama was Working for Change thur the political system . I challange ALL eligible voters to research the records of these two candidates and make an informed decision today . The press , radio and television won't tell us the bottom line . They want controversy to boost ratings . Be forward thinking before OUR ass is underwater while the Rich Republicans are swimming upstream .

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mike o irvington nj — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:55:58 GMT

Americians should not make another mistake, like they did with Bush. Obama is not what people think he is.His background is still a misery.stick to someone you know.

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Eva Heffron — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:56:30 GMT

What is this all about,:Michelle Obama saying she was never proud of being an American before . My god that is a disgraceful thing to say about her country.

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dan marcone hendrsonville,n.c. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:56:48 GMT

"The white house shop lifter",meaning clinton.... return the silverwhare she stole when leaving the white house.wake up dems!!! FDR. is history.Now it`s the woodstock party.

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hank holland flat rock,alabama — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:56:55 GMT

i was just wondering if it was just me or did we all prosper during the clinton years in office i know everyone says that the good was because of bush paving the way but it just seems strange that for us to prosper we have to be at war with some lesser nation,i think that hilory was a big part of bills success so i think we should all suport who we think will better our country whether it is clinton,obama or mccain, we first have to get out and vote.

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Eric H — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:57:23 GMT

All Delegates are not created equal. California delegate = 12000 votes vs Idaho delgate = 1000 votes. So, if you win New York, California, Florida, Michigan and all the other big states and you still lose the nomination then who has been disenfranchised. Clinton has a good argument for getting the so called super delgates to vote for her.

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Cheng-Ming — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:57:54 GMT

It bothers me that there's actually no discussion on real issues and topics that the candidates support or fight against. I think the problem in this country is not with the candidates but with the voters in this country...and this really bothers me. Get educated and get serious. Look at the candidate's history of votes in Congress, look at their resume. Some of the reasons that people vote or do not vote for someone in these replies are idiotic, and its like we are a bunch of brainless morons.

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John in SC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:57:58 GMT

In a country of 300 million people---Obama, Clinton, Mccain are the best either party can give us??? This nation is doomed.

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Werner Horn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:58:26 GMT

Just remember MLK was a Republician!!!!

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Mike Nirider, Houston, Texas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:58:41 GMT

I wish America would wake up before it is too late. We may not have the best choice for President this year, but there is one candidate that must be stopped. His name is Barack Hussein Obama! I don't care how how much you hate Hillary - this man will be bad for America - trust me. I hope and pray that I do not have the chance to say I told you so. If you are a democrat, vote for Hillary. If you are a Independent vote for Hillary. If you a republican and can cross over and there are not important republican races on this ballot, vote for Hillary. She will be much easier for McCain to defeat in November. Our national security is at risk. Please wake up America!

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Richard Olson, Portland, Maine — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:58:52 GMT

Rabid partisans, please remember that whether Obama or Clinton wins, we can expect to have (a) a far better president in office next year and (b) a seasoned leader in the senate ready to provide inspiration and/or solutions. These are two remarkable people (with flaws) and the only way WE lose is by focusing on the flaws. I have my preference for Obama largely because I know what to expect from HRC and, knowing her, I am totally willing to "roll the dice" on Obama. I think the dice are loaded in my favor. If he wins she will remain right there in the senate working on "solutions" and I am confident that he will sign any bill she can get passed that actually contains solutions. Moreover, I think, as president, he can help bring people on board for those solutions. I am a lifelong registered democrat who has voted republican in the past and might again. There are a lot of us in the Obama camp, along with independents and republicans and you HRC supporters may not like it, but you need us if you don't want to repeat the Kerry experience, or the Gore experience, or the Mondale experience, or the Dukakis experience or the Carter experience.

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Rich, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:59:13 GMT

I don't know, the only candidate I like just committed political suicide by running ads here about eliminating the IRS, what a stupid move Mike. No one really to put my assurance in this time. The lesser of 2 evils that will be available in just over 200 days will make it hard to choose from. I am still voting for Mike today but am disappointed in his choice of campaign strategies here in WI.

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JOE HAMBURG,NY — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:59:49 GMT

OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PLEASE WELCOME OSAMA HUSSIEN OBLAMA----ER HOW DO YOU SPELL IT?????? LOL LOL

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B. OBAMA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:00:20 GMT

JUST "PLAGERIZED" WORDS, JUST WORDS.

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Lisa M, Seattle, WA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:00:46 GMT

In Obama's interview this morning with Matt Lauer, Matt asked him about his concern regarding going up against the Republican machine and their unparalleled ability to tarnish their opponents record (swiftboat anyone?). Obama stated that after going up against the Clinton's he feels he's proven he can overcome anything. I don't think I've ever heard anything more naive in my life. The Clinton's have been tame in their dirty campaigning compared to the venom that will ooze from McCain and Co. come election time. If Obama thinks he's seen the worst of it, he is in for a rude awakening. Many want to take the high road, but I think the past 2 elections have more than proven that that strategy does not work. It takes dirty to beat dirty. Obama will never defeat McCain. Nominating him is exactly what the Republicans are praying for. Congrats Obama voters, you've put us inches away from a third Republican term.

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Nancy Haysville KS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:01:04 GMT

As my husband of almost 20 years says "Where would he be without me?". I would certainly hope that President Clinton even the current President Bush would consider their spouse to be their best friend and confidant as I am to my husband!

On the other hand I do have very seroius reservations about Obama. Why are his daughters in private school? Isn't the local public school in Chicago good enough? Why does he say he isn't taking money from business when his bid for the presidency started as a conversation in an elitist law firm in DC? And why does his wife suddenly after 20 years announce she is now proud of our country.

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SUSANA, TEXAS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:01:10 GMT

SHE WILL WIN TEXAS THE HISPANIC VOTE WILL HELP HER.

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JFL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:01:45 GMT

Obama is the Anti-Christ. A Muslim who would not stand for the National Anthem nor would he pledge allegience. Nostradamus predicted a Muslim(the Anti-Christ) in charge of the great country so here you are. Vote him in and suffer. He'll make you HIS brothers keepers if you get what I mean. Then lead you into destruction.

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Kate Hudson — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:01:48 GMT

I'm actually a McCain Republican, but I will have to say that You Obama supporters are about the most mean spirited and rather stupid group of people I've encountered on the blog scene so far. It kind of makes me wonder about Obama if his supporters are filled with this much hatefulness.

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TCOOLT, Austin, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:01:53 GMT

If plagiarism was the best the Clintons (Bill, Hillary, Chelsea, and Sox) could come up with, they have really lost the fight. Is this a sign of desperation? If Hillary had 35 years experience including 8 years as first lady, what did she accomplish? Her health plan in 1992 was a flop.
It is time for a change. We need a President who is prepared to dialog even with our worst enemy, we need a President who is prepared to bring the troops home.

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mike mastain 2330 edwin drive marion, iowa — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:01:56 GMT

The Billary machine scares me. I remember all of the scandals from the first Clinton administration, I don't want to go back to that. Hillary is not electable, she will bring together all the republicans,Reagan democrats and most of America to vote for Mccain, so if you want 4 more years of W support Hillary.. But she's fired up and ready to go. SUPPORT BARACK and move this country forward. NO more BUSH and CLINTON dynasty..

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Raimun Morgantown WV — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:02:01 GMT

Who are the Obamas? What do we know about them? At least with Hilary Clinton we know what we are getting, as there is no stone unturned, the media has repeatedly dogged her about the last 35 years of her life day in and day out. I know everything that I need to know to give her my vote. Go Hilary.

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mike, north tonawanda, new york — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:02:09 GMT

Enough about crossovers from the Republican party voting for Obama. Their reasons for crossing don't necessarily indicate support. Perhaps he is the person they want McCain to run against. Perhaps, seeing as how the Republican primary is essentially over, they want to cast a meaningful ballot. Or, perhaps, they just want to create some mischief and throw the pollsters and media mavens off their game. It is unwise to assume primary crossovers will also be presidential election crossovers. Unlike some Democrats, Republican hens have always come home to roost in presidential elections.

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Bonnie Bedford, Dallas, TX — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:02:14 GMT

I was a Hillary fan until I realized that she isn't able to run a campaign, has no insight into the future since she didn't plan anything after Super Tuesday, and she has changed her message at least 3 times - -also way too detailed - -

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Media Browski, Osaka, Japan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:03:49 GMT

Hillary Clinton is Texas Toast. Why the heck would the Clinton's ever depend on Texans to vote for them is beyond me!

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M P, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:03:52 GMT

Come on, it doesn't matter who people vote for it whole thing has been decided by a handful of weathly families in a Washington backroom.

Hillary will win the Democratic Nomination, then lose the Presidential Election.

America needs wake up, the whole election process is just one big media scripted show.

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Christi, Maryville, Tennessee — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:04:10 GMT

Lest we forget, Hillary voted FOR the war! Then tried to cover it and say she thought she was voting for continued inspections, come on(last Clinton/Obama debate)! How do you confuse the two? She has never taken responsibility for that vote and until she does I will not support her. I can't understand why that is so overlooked by so many people. I see her as politics as usual and Obama is the only candidate who stands for positive change in America! YES WE CAN!!!!!

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Daniel Schlafer , Byron , Georgia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:05:11 GMT

Senator Obama is now getting a fair vetting should he win the nomination . Were it left to the Republican Party , could you imagine the campaign they would run ? The politics of hope and unity must be backed by substance and character .

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Kay, Orlando, Fl — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:05:59 GMT

Attacking each other's opinions is pointless. our energy should be spent promoting the good qualities of the one we choose. Negative comments just show our insecurities. Spend time doing something positive to help instead of pointless banter that only brings aggresive responses/attacks.

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steve stoneham ma — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:06:16 GMT

I think it is about time Obama lets the country knows where he stands.The slogans hope and change can only go so far.And it is time the media starts to be fair and balanced. ha ha !!!! Obama is not coronated yet.

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John, Los Angeles — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:06:38 GMT

I am not sure why Hillary Clinton is asking for more debates. I thought her platform was "Words Don't Matter." Why ask for more debates with Obama? Doesn't that just undercut the argument that what he says does not matter? Shouldn't Hillary push to have less debates, since what the candidates say really isn't significant? By arguing for more debates, aren't you suggesting that the people should pay attention to what the candidates say? A little more consistency please.

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Lisa B, North Bend, WA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:02 GMT

I wonder how many of those of you criticizing Obama as being a fraud at best and a cult leader at worst have really taken a look at the man. Go to YouTube and listen to some of his speeches...and those of his wife, Michelle. This man studied constitutional law at Harvard and spent years as a community organizer and a constitutional lawyer before he became a law maker in Illinois. Think about it, his main focus in his career has been the Constitution! His speeches aren't phony when he talks about WE THE PEOPLE wanting CHANGE. Our Constitution was set up for a government by the people and for the people. The Bushes and the Clintons have had ownership long enough. It is time for us to take it back. Obama understands this. That is his appeal, the "cult" you speak of. Americans want our country back, and his words ring true in our hearts.

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Jerome Hamling — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:15 GMT

Speak truthfully didn't speak truthfully. The Clintons inherited a booming economy and a balanced budget. It was going into the toilet at the end of their term.

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rfc hawaii — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:21 GMT

Hillary’s Resume

Hillary Clinton has been telling America that she is the most qualified
candidate for president based on her 'record,' which she says includes her eight years in the White House as First Lady - or 'co-president' - and her seven years in the Senate.

Here is a reminder of what that record includes:

- As First Lady, Hillary assumed authority over Health Care Reform, a process that cost the taxpayers over $13 million. She told both Bill Bradley and Patrick Moynihan, key votes needed to pass her legislation, that she would 'demonize' anyone who opposed it. But it was opposed; she couldn't even get it to a vote in a Congress controlled by her own party. (And in the next election, her party lost control of both the House and Senate.)

- Hillary assumed authority over selecting a female Attorney General. Her first two recommendations, Zoe Baird and Kimba Wood, were forced to withdraw their names from consideration. She then chose Janet Reno. Janet Reno has since been described by Bill himself as 'my worst mistake.'

- Hillary recommended Lani Guanie r for head of the Civil Rights Commission. When Guanier's radical views became known, her name had to be withdrawn.

- Hillary recommended her former law partners, Web Hubbell, Vince Foster, and William Kennedy for positions in the Justice Department, White House staff, and the Treasury, respectively. Hubbell was later imprisoned, Foster committed suicide, and Kennedy was forced to resign.

- Hillary also recommended a close friend of the Clintons, Craig Livingstone, for the position of director of White House security. When Livingstone was investigated for the improper access of up to 900 FBI files of Clinton enemies (“Filegate”) and the widespread use of drugs by White House staff, both Hillary and her husband denied knowing him. FBI agent Dennis Sculimbrene confirmed in a
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 1996, both the drug use and Hillary's involvement in hiring Livingstone. After that, the FBI closed its White House Liaison Office, after serving seven presidents for over thirty years.

- In order to open “slots” in the White House for her friends the
Thomasons (to whom millions of dollars in travel contracts could be awarded), Hillary had the entire staff of the White House Travel Office fired; they were reported to the FBI for 'gross mismanagement' and their reputations ruined. After a thirty-month investigation, only one, Billy Dale, was charged with a crime - mixing personal money with White House funds when he cashed checks. The jury acquitted him in less than two hours.

- Another of Hillary's assumed duties was directing the 'bimbo eruption squad' and scandal defense:

---- She urged her husband not to settle the Paula Jones lawsuit.

---- She refused to release the Whitewater documents, which led to the appointment of Ken Starr as Special Prosecutor. After $80 million dollars of taxpayer money was spent, S t arr's investigation led to Monica Lewinsky, which led to Bill lying about and later admitting his affairs.

---- Then they had to settle with Paula Jones after all.

---- And Bill lost his law license for lying to the grand jury

---- And Bill was impeached by the House.

---- And Hillary almost got herself indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice (she avoided it mostly because she repeated, 'I do not recall,' 'I have no recollection,' and 'I don't know' 56 times under oath).

- Hillary wrote 'It Takes a Village,' demonstrating her Socialist viewpoint.

- Hillary decided to seek election to the Senate in a state she had never lived in. Her husband pardoned FALN terrorists in order to get Latino support and the New Square Hassidim to get Jewish support. Hillary also had Bill pardon her brother's clients, for a small fee, to get financial support.

- Then Hillary left the White House, bu t later had to return $200,000 in White House furniture, china, and artwork she had stolen.

- In the campaign for the Senate, Hillary played the 'woman card' by portraying her opponent (Lazio) as a bully picking on her.

- Hillary's husband further protected her by asking the National Archives to withhold from the public until 2012 many records of their time in the White House, including much of Hillary's correspondence and her calendars. (There are ongoing lawsuits to force the release of those records.)

- As the junior Senator from New York, Hillary has passed no major legislation. She has deferred to the senior Senator (Schumer) to tend to the needs of New Yorkers, even on the hot issue of medical problems of workers involved in the cleanup of Ground Zero after 9/11.

- Hillary's one notable vote; supporting the plan to invade Iraq, she has since disavowed.

Quite a resume’. Sounds more like an organi ze d crime family’s

rap sheet.

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Eduardo Pedroza — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:34 GMT

I know there is a lot of trash-talking going on right now. I just hope that whoever is the winner of the democratic party will be the winner in november. The whole Bush administration has been a walking disaster for the american people and the rest of the world. eight years have been enough of the republicans. As a nation, We certainly elect leaders we deserve. Let's make a change. Let's vote for Obama. He is the man for our country, for our families,for our security,and for our future.

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David Strauss, Denver CO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:43 GMT

Okay this is getting rediculous. I'm a big fan of the Clinton's... and they cetainly know how to play at politics... but the latest round of attacks on Obama are just absurd. I think voters will see them for what they are... desperate attempts to discredit the front runner. Obama is a breath of fresh air that this party has not seen since Bill ran in 92. Obama for president!

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mary, marilyn — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:48 GMT

no one is perfect, what's in your closet?

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Dawn, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:08:06 GMT

Tim Matthes

Typical obama supporter spreading lies on the internet and anywhere else you can. You are associated with one of the more deciteful and untrustwothy campaigns of all time. Gleow are some figures that might interst you.

out of 22 democrats I talked to in the last 2-3 days say that if Hilliary is not the nominee then they will vote:
17 for McCain
2 for obama
3 will not vote.

This is what happens when one side is so full of nothing but hot air and copied words used to make them sound so much more important than they really are.

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jj-mankato, mn 56001 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:08:14 GMT

The Clinton's have thought all along that they (notice I didn't say just Hillary) were going to win. I really liked Bill, before he started defending his wife. I don't see Obama explaing what his wife meant, so why does Bill? The problem for the Clintons is that Obama gives people a chance to think we matter and then if we matter, then our representatives need to listen to us and that isn't good for the typical politian because we don't have any perks to give them, only our trust that they will listen to us and respond to what we the people want our government to be. I personally want a new face in the White House. I want someone who can speak well and not embarrass us. I want someone who can capture the attention of our enemies with good communication skills instead of blood and weapons. I think Obama has that and if anyonw says words don't matter, look at the mess we are in all over the world because we didn't feel that they did matter. Vote your heart but please remember that who we choose doesn't just have an impact on the good old USA, it also represents the impact on the world. Last I heard, a majority of the European Nations and African Nations want to see Obama in the White House. And these are our allies. Only Great Britain wants a Clinton. Not GB doesn't matter but we are one world and I think it's time for a fresh start.

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Chris Schleich, Irvine, Ca — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:08:19 GMT

Hillary is one of the most corrupt and extensive liars our society has ever seen in the spotlight.

Vote Obama and let Karma kick the Clintons.... or, Vote Hillary so I can watch her get retreaded through the mud of her scandals as McCain wins

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Jack, Chicago, IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:08:51 GMT

I would suggest that all of you who are making these disgusting and humorously misspelled personal attacks take a trip to the Lincoln library in Springfield, Illinois and stand in an exhibit called the "Hall of Whispers". Maybe you'll get a perspective on how ridiculous and embarrassing you all sound.

By all means, continue your rants but with every attack you destroy our chances for a better country by supporting such campaign tactics.

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Debbie, Little Rock, Arkansas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:09:01 GMT

Obama, Hollywood and the Media have given this election to the Republicans.

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jackie — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:09:22 GMT

Hillary never said the only time she is proud to be a American was yesterday! She has always been PROUD!

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Ted, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:09:56 GMT

I can't believe all the wasted energy spent viciously slamming one Dem or the other. In my opinion, either candidate would be far better than the what we've got in the White House.

The fact is, either Obama or Clinton will be the nominee come November. What will those of you who have maligned one candidate or the other do when it comes to the general electon? Vote Republican?

Stop wasting your energy slamming these two and get your chops ready for the swiftboating that will occur when those sleezy Republicans get going in the fall.

Finally, what a ridiculous exercise it is to even discuss "words-gate". Do any of you believe that any of these candidates actually write their own speeches anyway?

We'll see what plays out today from here in Wisconsin.

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YesWeCan, philadelphia,PA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:10:06 GMT

Phong Nguyen, Tamarac, FL
Next time, think before you write. Change has started from the bottom up. People who otherwise never get involved in politics are now involved in politics. A leader can only lead when the people he is leading are willing to follow him, i.e. If he can stir up a desire for a better life among the people, then it won't be that difficult to lead them to a better life.

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Johnny Cakes — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:10:34 GMT

Who cares about all of this rhetoric. Let your vote state your argument. None of this belly aching will help anything. It is vitally important not to choose the evil of two lessers. Do it at the polls only. Presidential candidacy has less than nothing to do with blogging. Arguing amongst yourselves keeps you deeper seeded into your own opinion. None of you are changing the other to your way of thinking. Be kind, but do vote. Once votes are in, all is silenced, except Florida.

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Mamie Cain Dallas, Texas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:10:43 GMT

O-h-h-h! The distaste of the above comments! What ever happened to what is best for America? You folks need to wake-up! We don't need a Prsident that still needs training wheels! The Washington machine would chew him up and spit him out like yesterdays tobacco.
We need experience and readiness and steadiness. I am 200 percent behind Hillary, but if God forbid, she not receive the Democratic nomination, then I will vote for John McCain, and I have often said I would never live long enough to vote Republican again, but sometimes when you think things can't get any worse..
it does. Obama is not ready, and too vulnerable. Where's the beef?

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RJK, Des Plaines, IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:01 GMT

Even if either candidate wins all the remaining primaries, neither will have enough pledged delegates to win. People, it's all gonna come down to the "superdelegates" which is the system's way of protecting the electorate from themselves. Can't have an "unelectable" candidate, can we? Where does the choice lie?

This whole primary system is, let's say "curious". Caucuses, winner take all states, state with district by district apportionment formulas, states trying to outstrip one another by moving primary dates up in order to "have a hand" in the process.

No matter who wins Wisconsin, nothing will be decided today.

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mary — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:14 GMT

If you think the media has not been soft on Obama, then you haven't been reading and watching news. I have never seen such slanted coverage-ever. And now Obama is stealing speeches just like he stole Clinton and Edwards platform. Cult is right.

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Obama Mama, Ashburn, VA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:29 GMT

Ol Hil's 35 years of experience amount to a couple more senate years than Obama. She should've run in 2004, but she didn't have the faith then that Obama has now. It is time for a woman president, Hilary just isn't the one.

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kisi — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:11:49 GMT

Well, I am not American, but I have been watching this election with interest. Is it only me who sees that making a big issue out of the speech thing is a Hilary Clinton dirty strategy of just digging up dirt even where there isn't? Who said using someone's words that appropriately relates to one's current state of affairs is plagiarism? My friends in the office are just laughing at the whole American politics. Americans have no idea how such things hurt their image abroad. Just wondering what other stupid thing will come out next from the Hilary Campaign to make news. Hilary's strategy is clearly to make up for her lack of inspiring speeches, by making an issue out of nothing. And hasn't the Bush dynasty taught Americans that "monarchy" is not the way to go? With similar issues, making the headlines, it looks like a typical childish exchange of words. Hard to imagine it is coming from the highly respected Clintons. The respect is gone. Americans, choose your presidents wisely, because whoever, you elect affects the rest of the world and you too. I will end by saying, I USED TO RESPECT THE CLINTONS.
Don't we just need a fresh thing on the political menu?

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Lars Nelsen 505 marina ave Wilmington , Cal — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:12:00 GMT

I don't want the Clinton legacy of corruption and moral bankruptcy to represent the USA any longer. Enough is enough. Remember NAFTA when you consider manufacturing job loss for Americans...especially Americans from the rust belt. Billy went door to door pushing that lie through and now the country is in a dismal state economically.

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Kelly, Orange, CA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:12:44 GMT

It's telling to see all these Republicans bashing Obama and praising Hillary. They're terrified of having to face Obama in the general election, and they should be. I like that Obama's young enough and new enough not to have sold his soul to the special interest groups. The Hillary camp is grasping at straws with their plagiarism claim and making her appear even more shrewish than she already is.

Obama is an extremely intelligent man who was astute enough to vote AGAINST the Iraq war in the first place. He will surround himself with excellent advisers. Stop falling for the propaganda, people! Read the paper, peruse legitimate websites, watch interviews!

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Sierra — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:12:45 GMT

Republicans want Obama? I don't think so...
The latest national tracking poll - released today,
President's Day - shows John McCain beating Hillary
Clinton, 49%-42%. The Rasmussen Reports poll also shows
Barack Obama beating McCain 46% to 43%.

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Tom Walker — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Hillary's attack ads are a disgrace, but probably effective. If she wins, that's why. She is claiming (I was called 5 times over the weekend) that because Obama left all options on the table, he is threatening to cut social security for elders. Like a Bush fear ad on nukes. UGH. Clinton is the precise problem Obama is running against: vicious rhetoric; take no prisoners; win at all costs. Talk about NO CHANGE!!!

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R Hayes, St Clair, MI. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:12 GMT

Republicans are only voting for the fast talker kid,
to keep the pros out of office.
IT does--not make any difference which Dem. gets into office. The new democrat president cannot make changes fast enough to correct all of the damage thats been done. American life styles, as you have loved, are for the rich only now.

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Kim - Huntley,IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:12 GMT

How can anyone vote for somebody who is willing to give a bunch of illegals a drivers license? If Obama is willing to do that what else is he going to do? Please vote for results and who is going to bring them not just the word change.

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Here in Texas — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:23 GMT

I am a conservative republican and have been my entire life. I will vote for Obama in Primary! You might ask me why??

He will unit this country to vote against Democratic nominee comes November. He is a god sent for us. I was very worried when I saw Clinton running and thought we would have to hand over the oval office. But by looking at Obama's records and dealings, I can insure you McCain will win in November without even trying. I have seen how bias the media has been. That is because there is a big disparity based on percentage of population in National Media. They are allowing Clinton bashers and Obama blogger and supporter act like mobs and giving them a free range. We the Conservatives watch the National media as a source of entertainment. It is our Soaps. What they are doing to Clinton is ungodly. That will teach all those politician in Washington a lesson. The one president who was called the Black president is now portrait like the biggest racist. I get a laugh when I see Ted Kennedy campaigning on Borak's behalf. Wasn't Kennedy the reason our children are left behind??? What else can you expect from a drunken murderer. I get a laugh when I hear they are using every good deeds Clinton did for blacks against him. He should have opened up an office in Trump tower instead of Harlem. I had a great day yesterday reading all the stuff out there about Mr. Borak which will be brought to the open as soon as he wins the nomination for his party. Join me in insuring another Republican presidency comes November. Vote for Borak.

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Bill, Washington DC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:26 GMT

Hillary or Obama, what a pair. You wonder why the Repbulicans will win the WH AGAIN with a crappy candidate. Dems produce even worse candidates. Its pathetic.

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F. Rauch, St. Louis, Missouri — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:31 GMT

Dear Concerned Citizens,
It's funny to view both candidates as they speak of the qualities, position and ambition for the Presidency. If you get the chance watch both Clinton and Obama. Clinton goes to her notes before and during each speach. She then looks at those notes on a very regular basis to present her position. Doesn't she know it in her heart? As you keep your eye on Obama you'll notice how he seldom goes to his notes. Should we recognise that he knows feels and presents his position because it's in his heart and what he believes.

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Mamie slaughter — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:13:36 GMT

I just wish you had added one other criteria for approving a comment, "SPELLING". What does Clinton and Obama each have to say on education or lack there-of in this good-ol-U.S. of A.?

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Jim Long, Chicago, IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:14:02 GMT

Obama is a wolf in sheep clothes, how does one man claim so many fools to follow his unless he is what he thinks he is........... The second comeing... Anti Christ....... BEWARE you just might be selling your soul to the devil.... I can just hope the Lord shows us the right way befor it is to late!

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Jan McClatchy — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:19:31 GMT

Early voting starts today in Texas. As a long time democrat, I plan to vote for Obama as soon as possible. We had Bush/Clinton/Clinton/Bush/Bush, it is time to stop the dynasty and not add another Clinton to the equation. YES WE CAN!!!!

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Wendell, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:25 GMT

I find it ironic that no one has brought up the chance of sabotage with respect to the presidential race. As a black person nothing would make me happier than to see a African-American president. I am worried though that alot of these caucus voters who are casting their vote for Mr. Barack Obama may not actually be supportors but are in fact trying to sabotage the democractic race in the hope of winning the national election. Please remember that a large majority of democratic voters in the south are actually republicans who consitantly vote republican when it comes down to the national election. Could these same people be casting their vote for Mr. Obama in the hopes he might be an easier candidate to beat when it comes down to the big vote. Has anyone bothered to ask why suddenly so many southern white men are casting their vote for Mr. Obama. I hope this is not the case and if it is the case hopefully it will fail. Only time and the end of this election will tell.

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Mike, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:28 GMT

Wake up Democrats....a vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain. Obama is your only hope (no pun intended) with Independents like me who will decide the general election.

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lucyna, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:32 GMT

Can you imagine to have Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton for almost 30 years? Enough is enough. Since Clinton have started loosing her grounds she is acting like a snake. As long as she will get to the top, she will try to smash everything and everybody that stands on her way without dignity. She is the past no matter how experience she is...and who cares. It's time for a new, fresh and young minds. It's time for Obama!

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John, WI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:22:53 GMT

Obama is a good speaker who knows how to USE an audiance, but being a good speaker is NOT enough to make a good president. Our pesident needs a plan of action. Obama has none!

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P Gagnon — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:23:11 GMT

Clinton's desperate personal attacks on Obama show us what kind of presidency she will run. . .people are sick of these kind of politics.

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Leigh, Leeds, AL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:23:18 GMT

Baby Obama doesn't have the chops to be POTUS! The reason why most of us older women (BTW - I have 3 college degrees, thank you very much inept profilers), prefer Hillary, is that we recognize being an inspirational speaker does not equal a competent POTUS. We've had more years to be duped and disappointed by slick liars. In fact, John F. Kennedy, although inspirational, was an incompetent POTUS. No one seems to remember this about JFK, his legacy was built on his charm and charisma; he wasn't even a decent person -- he was a well-known womanizer, of very ill health, and an accomplished liar. What concerns me most about Baby Obama, is his lack of a voting record -- voting 'Present' two-thirds of the time means you're seeking to avoid definition. Bill Clinton got it right -- this guy is a walking question mark!

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A. Trujillo, Fort Worth, Tx — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:23:45 GMT

It's obvious the Clinton machine is at work here with all the negative comments about Obama. How many times has H. Clinton and B. Clinton lied to you and you have just accepted it blindly. Let's get real people, this country is in desparate need of a change and the first change should be is get rid of the Clinton's once and for all.

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Tom Smith — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:23:48 GMT

a quick observation most of the posts on this board are attacks of a personal nature instead of a rational discussion of the issues. All of us seem to be falling in the trap of "eating our own" if the venom continues to spew until Denver we will have John McCain in the Whitehouse.

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Johnny, McRae, GA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:23:51 GMT

Its very sad that Clinton is talking about a speech that was plagerized even though the man campaigned for Obama and asked him to use it and that is by the man's on words. And people are talking like he just words well isn't that what politics are. Come on since when someone elected did everything what they said they were going to do.

I feel if clinton do become the democrat nomination either 2 things will happen. One people gonna get disinfrancised and not vote leading to Mccain winning or she will win and we get 4 years of a democratic Bush with more fighting between the parties and nothing getting done and then the congress get turned over back to the republicans. Clinton is just as pigheaded and closed minded as Bush. Remember they had a democratic congress when she tried to get healthcare through the first time and what happen it failed cause she didn't want to make compromises and she took her ball and went home. I hear her plan includes garnishing wages for those that don't get insurance ok is she gonna go to the insurance companies and ask for reduced rates no cause they are some of here benefactors.

The best chance this country have is Obama (and that would have went for edwards too). We need new blood in the White House.

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AF St Louis MO — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:24:04 GMT

EXPERIENCE??? One would think having a close relationship to a former president would actually benefit the performance of the next president elect. All of those combined years of experience would definetly add up to a formula for success! just look at the Bush family.

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MJ St. Louis — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:24:53 GMT

Just wondering if all you Obama cult members are the same bunch that voted GWB in TWICE!

And everyone says this country is such bad shape, just wait till BO gets in office, you haven't seen anything yet. This country will be torn to shreds while the rest of the world laughs and take control of our country.

Thanks again to all you narrow minded men that are afraid to let a women in to clean up your mess.

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Darlene, Torrance, CA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:23 GMT

NO YOU CAN'T OBAMA! Hillary has more experience and is definitely the more qualified candidate. I have noticed from past experience that people who are overly confident in themselves, like Obama, are all talk! You can't start out knowing it all!

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Shawn, Maryland — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:31 GMT

Obama would smear Insane McCain in the general election. The best the Republicans can do is a senile octengenarian with an anger management problem, a 100 Year War in Iraq and a party that hates largely him?

Ha Ha. Yeah, good luck with that in November.

I find the phoney Republican confidence here H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. Nobody buys it, folks. You're scared, you should be and yes, we can tell.

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Peter Cranston, RI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:35 GMT

When Hillary apologizes for her war vote I will consider voting for her, until that time I will support Obama.

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Mary Bistrichan, Plymouth, Pennsylvania — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:37 GMT

Words, words, words!!!! I'm so sick of words. Eliza Doolittle said it best. Is there no end???

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Average Joe — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:43 GMT

Yeah... vote for Hilary!! One World Government is good!!

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Jimmy M Syracuse, New York — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:45 GMT

Billary just keeps getting angrier and angrier. It's not going to take long before Ohio and Pennsylvania start to see it, and the polls will reflect that. Obama is the only Democrat in 40 years that has actually run on the idea of hope.
Even when faced with the nastiness that Hillary Clinton spews out, Barack Obama has remained positive, and hopeful.
When I sit here and read these posts, it saddens me that instead of coming together as one party..and letting this race play out, people have chosen to get negative.
What is negative about using A PORTION of someone's speech?
I believe Hillary Clinton is showing her true self, and it is really the last thing that this nation needs.
Stay positive Barack, and America will be with you.

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Lorraine Taube Brockway Township Michigan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:44 GMT

Can anyone tell me what experience Hillary has had for leading a country? In time of war yet!! We need a man like John McCain who has that with a capital E.5+ years as a POW!! This war is for real folks. We had best remember that. Remember Mrs. Clinton's hate of our country's militery? Oh no !! NOT Hillary

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Greg Waller — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:25:59 GMT

To accuse Sen Obama of plagerism of a phrase that his friend, Gov Patrick told him to use, is stupid. How about we accuse Sen Clinton of perjury because it was what got Bill Impeached.

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Bev Mpls Minnesota — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:26:36 GMT

Come everybody have you all forgotten how Bill embarassed our whole country worldwide with the Monica fiasco and all the other women he was sleeping with - ya people vote for Hillary so we can have some more of the same - happy days are here again - Bills back goody goody!!!! It is hard to believe how gullible the people of this country are - Hillary should be losing big time but everyone thinks that Bill will be President again and everything will be great - women and all. Come on people we need some morals in this country again and it is not a 72 yr old man that keep one eye open - his time passed too.

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lucyna, Seattle, Washington — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:26:38 GMT

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Soba — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:27:26 GMT

If Hillary did not have the last name Clinton, she would have been a candle in the wind...This is the only thing that got her this far. Obama is self made. He made it on his own...This is his biggest measure of accomplishment.

YES WE CAN!! <--Hillary, This is Obama's line.

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oldefarte — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:27:31 GMT

I'm a long time supporter of John McCain. I bewail the fact that Bush (who really may be the worst President ever - and I lived through the Carter years) and not McCain was in charge the last 7+ years. However, my distaste for Mr. Bush does not extend to being stampeded to vote for someone simply because they promise "change". I am, frankly, a bit concerned that that is the only message Mr. Obama offers and that his campaign slogan, "Change We Can Believe In", is so apt, because it relies on what seems to be blind faith. I'm also concerned that the mainstream media seem determined to not allow him to be subjected to greater scrutiny. Personally, I find him a very eloquent, charismatic figure, but how can one vote for someone when one has no real clue as to what he stands for? I'm no fan of Hillary Clinton, but she is the only person left to ask Obama what he really means and she is being silenced by manufactured media outrage any time she takes Sen. Obama to task.

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JIM COOL,naples, fl — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:03:27 GMT

I hope people are beginning to awaken from their cult slumber and see that this Obama guy is a con artist. Some of us seem to be destined to follow this guy off a cliff. We know very little about him, his past, his ideas. Just spouting change and yes we can means absolutely nothing with no backing it up.
HE COULD BE IT " 666 "
Senator Obama is only a junior senator aspiring to the highest office in the country. Senator Obama is part of the system just like other candidates. Senator Obama has also been supported by lobbyists and has had a political machine just like his opponents.
After wooing his supporters with the “Hope and Change” message, Senator Obama is now interjecting a reality check by saying that he knows how hard it is to change the system as if to prepare for failure to change it. Senator Obama is a veteran politician who tells his supporters what they want to hear: the same charge he levels at his opponents. In a speech in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 16, 2008, Senator Obama said that “change only comes from below” and that “change does not come from above.” If so, what he is running for the highest office in the country for?
My qestion how can anyone vote for someone who does not put his hand over his heart during the pleage of flag???? Do you all know his middle name??

MAY GOD HELP US ALL..

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Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:03:48 GMT

Is this over yet? I feel like holding my ears and humming until this is over. Anybody want to have a drink with me after Pennsylvania votes down here in FL to celebrate the LONGEST election year I was ever a part of in my lifetime? On words, any volunteers to write the next speech for Obama? I can give it a shot....

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Betty Studer, Rockford, IL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:04:19 GMT

I believe we have had enough of the Clinton's in the White House. Hillary is after power without regard to morals or honesty. I definately do not trust her with our country and believe Obama is the better choice to lead our country.

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Roger, Frederick, MD — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:04:23 GMT

Wow - any chance of a Democrat out there who can spell? It's PLAGIARISM, folks. So I guess education won't be a major thrust of the Obama or Clinton White House, eh?

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Thomam M. Torres — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:04:54 GMT

Hillary Clinton, wants you to believe that she is the most qualitified canidate for the position of President. she claimes that her 35 years of experience has prepared her to be ready to lead, starting on day one.

What i want to know is what 35 years of experience is she refering to?. to my knowledge, the only public held office that she had been elected to was the senate in 2000.

So is Mrs. Clinton counting on the work she did during her husbands policitial career. another issue that troubles me is that she is "lending" her campain 5 million, which suggest that at some point she will pay herself back that monies. yet she ask for and recieves donations from not only private sectors she has also excepted monies from special interest( i am guessing on this part, because Mrs. clinton refused still to release a full disclosure of monies comming in)
does Mrs. Clinton not have enough faith in herself to simply give her monies without having to pay herself back.

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Michael Christi — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:06:30 GMT

Well I desided to read some of these responces, It look like a bunch of ediouts writting, because of there spelling don't they have spell check. This is the kind of letters you would expect from dummeys. You people don't deserve the right to vote.

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Jonathan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:06:36 GMT

I think we're seeing the ugliness of the Clinton camp in full force here on these boards. When they're down, they turn hostile and start hurling baseless insults and accusations. They are a perfect reflection of their candidate and that's precisely why she shouldn't win the White House. We've already had enough ugliness for the past 7 years.

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John M., Danville, CA — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:08:27 GMT

Finally, the campaign that I have been waiting for! A desperate fight for the Dem nomination. Hillary will not go down without a fight, even if it takes the entire party with her. If she wins the nomination, she will have turned off 1/2 of her potential voters. Considering that 1/2 of the US population hates her with a fire of 1000 Suns, she will have a huge up-hill battle trying to win over people that loath her. Anyone who supports her should really step back and think twice about it. Hillary says that she will be ready on day 1... So will everyone that hates her guts. I just don't get how anyone could support her. But, I guess it makes sense when you consider the demographics of the people that DO support her - the old and the stupid. She is evil.

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Chris K — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:08:31 GMT

Hillary proves once again that she will do or say anything to get elected! Of course it doesn't matter that she has borrowed from her husband's speeches in the past, or even that she has borrowed from both Obama and John Edwards recently. She is so desperate that she feels the constant need to resort to negative campaigning. She insults the intelligence of the American people. If this is the way she runs her campaign, God help us if she ends up winning the presidency! She has proven throughout this campaign that she is NOT presidential material and that she is unworthy of the office.

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Danny — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:15 GMT

THIS JUST IN.....
Hillary names Fidel Castro as running mate, since he won't be busy in Cuba anymore.
The Professional Political machine that is the Clintons will insure that Her re-election process will start up on Jan 21 09 for her second term as President. Can we stand anymore of this? If Obama is not President, I will move to Mexico.
BARACK N ROLL!

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Rick, Denver — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:24 GMT

I have a lot of respect for both Obama and Hillary. I think both are the perfect candidates for this job. But I am a little worried that people are getting too wrapped in “he say, she say”, that's what the press does to sell their junk. The press isn’t as concerned as you are about these two, they say these things you respond by buying their papers and watching their news. Their shares go up and the only thing you are doing is making the stockholders rich. You should be smarter than that and look at them as the delivers from all the mess this administration has gotten us into. We went from a strong 1st nation to one begging for money. Now our national butts are in a sling and all you can think of is he say, she say?!!

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Jonathan — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:34 GMT

Obama should challenge both Hillary and McCain to write their own speeches from now on if they're so concerned about plagiarism. He will wipe the floor with them!

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Ed Mayer Az — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:41 GMT

I think it stinks how Americian citizens take pride in there elections. that is one that we citizens should not take lightly. We have had 200 yrs of MEN screwing us over for power, in my opinion it time for us to give a WOMEN a chance, GO HILLARY This is the best thing we could do for U.S.of A.

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Bob C., Carteret , NJ — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:54 GMT

Words matter i agree with Obama, but if you are running for number position in the election then you should use your own words to present your yourself and your own ideas not borrowed from somebody who have used it already. SO Obama is not only like a broken record,who pirated someone's ideas he is also.... Nothing But second Rated African-American Copycat.

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Peter R. Byrne, Key West, Florida — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:09:58 GMT

Hillary wins Ohio and Texas. Delegates from Florida and Michigan are seated and counted, she has already won these States. She then wins overall delegate count.

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Angel Homestead, FL — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:10:07 GMT

Hillary (# 1 NAFTA CHEERLEADER) states she's in the "SOLUTIONS BUSINESS"! NAFTA was never a solution for the American workers. So once again Hillary "SOLUTIONS FOR WHO"? Not for Ohioans that's for sure.

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Joe Caruso — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:10:35 GMT

Who cares? Hillary is a trainwreck- Obama is a con man- Is it me or does McCain look 100 years old?

Its all bad- Its all corrupt- Its all sad.

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Bruce Wolfe, Greensboro, NC — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:10:43 GMT

I'm a republican and loving all this disarray within the democratic party. The media had written us off to retain the white house in 08' but the more the country see's these two.......hummmmmmmmm looking good....Go McCain!

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pavis — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:26 GMT

Hilliary is a has been, pretend to be democrat. She felt that this election was simply going to be handed to her on a silver platter. She thinks that this is her right of entitlement, WRONG!! She did not expect Obama, and neither did most people. But once you listen to him U know that he is for the people, ALL PEOPLE!!!

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Allen M. Morgantown, Ky — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:35 GMT

Hillary's arguments and attacks against Obama are the pathetic acts of a child that has lost its favorite toy. She will lie, steal, and even cry to get it back. What she does'nt understand is that the nomination is not hers to take, It is ours to give.

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The Vegetarian Bear — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:36 GMT

Why hasn't anyone asked what happens if "The Clintons" are elected to the White House and Bill has an a heart attack? what if he is in a plane crash? Who is President then? one half of a couple?

What if Bill gets tired of the game and divorces Hillary? Are the people who voted for "them" going to force him to stay in the White House?

Would my fellow Democrats please have a reality check? There is only one name on the ballot for President.

Let's choose the one person who can best fill that office with his ability to unite and inspire our great country. It is called leadership, and we all know who that is by now.

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sharon Ridley, Nolensville, TN — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:38 GMT

John McCain is getting my vote because he is the most qualified candidate running for President.

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vincent/miami — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:58 GMT

Again I must say that if the U.S. is to move forward neither Obama nor Hillary should be your choice even if you have been a bleeding heart liberal Demo or just a Demo alll your life. Do not be stupid as Forest Gump stated!!!!!!

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cleocat — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:45:01 GMT

Blah blah ... HOPE.. blah blah.. CHANGE.. blah blah.. HOPE AND CHANGE..blah...

NOBAMA

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Rex, Houghton, MI — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:47:36 GMT

I wish I were in Wisconsin so I could vote for Obama. Michigan only put Hillary and uncommitted on my Michigan ballet and then Hillary claims to have won while competing against no one and demanding that the delegates be seated even though we were never give the chance to vote for Obama. This really demonstrates that Hillary Clinton has very shallow principles—if any at all.

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Patsy Sumner, La Quinta, Ca.. — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:52:34 GMT

Members of the Obama cult should study the devastation that can be wrought by inspirational but unprincipled orators. I remember the reports of the holocaust and the mass suicides at Jonestown. Obama needs to spend more time as a soldier before he tries to be a general.

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Randall Gee Precott AZ — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:53:53 GMT

I agree with all those who are branding the Clintons with the "liar" label. It's unfortunate that Bill didn't just admit that he made a mistake. Funny thing is, he's definitly not the only President to have a little fun with a misstress. He just happen to get caught. One thing is for certain he did an overall great job with the country.
As for his wife. She's not Bill. Nowhere near. She's an evil woman. Just look at her.

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SS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:54:47 GMT

Again, Obama gets a pass, anyone else and he would be called on it. Go ahead Obamaniacs and follow the motivational speaker, (not even his own words now)and you still dont see the techniques of persuasion and trances. WAKE UP! WHO IS THIS GUY? ITS LIKE EVERYONE IS DRINKING SOME KOOLAID LACED WITH OBAMA JUICE.

01-20-09..THE END OF AN ERROR...DONT MAKE ANOTHER ERROR.

HILLARY 08

First thoughts: All eyes on Wisconsin

bailey virginia — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:54:50 GMT

enough already get off michelle obamawe all know she is human the clinton machine is grasping at straws don't attack her.. no one want the clinton in the white house any more i want my vote to count not stolen because hillary feel she must win no matter what it takes she's tearing the party apart.. she does not care for the black, or the latinos she just want the prize of getting in the white house they are deperate.. the news are all for her i like many other people will not vote if she wins the primary because she stole it with unsavory tatics. the time is for change for new blood not old ones her health care plan is not so great and not realist as she claims it failed in the 90's and it will fail now.. and her husband signed the bill NAFTA thats why er have no jobs

First thoughts: All eyes on Wisconsin

Beth wrightSoutheast missouri — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:01:05 GMT

The min. that hope and change pays the bills I'll vote for that canidatethen its the candiate with experience. We don't need another enexperiance Prez....^Thanks

First thoughts: All eyes on Wisconsin

William Shakespeare — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:05:55 GMT

RON PAUL 2008. wake up america before it's too late

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Susan Gagne, Duluth, MN — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:09:17 GMT

The bottom line folks is that Obama will bring decency, honesty, WISDOM, class and unity to the white house and our country. He is our one hope to repair our reputation in the world, he is our hope for getting both parties to work together and actually get something DONE. He is a uniter, Clinton is abrasive and combative.
I am a middle aged white woman that hasn't heard anyone with this level of leadership ability and wisdom since JFK. Obama speaks to us, not at us. I am VERY impressed by both Barack and his wife. They are intelligent and good people that know how to relate to the average American. They represent all the decency our people are longing for after the current administration's failures, lies and dictatorship.
Clinton keeps touting her experience, when the only real experience she's had in the white house was that of "pillow talk". Her big project was healthcare, and she failed at it. She's too emotional and combative to be an effective leader.
The crowds of 20,000+ at nearly every event that gather to hear Obama says it all. Hope is a wonderful and powerful thing.

First thoughts: All eyes on Wisconsin

joe,henderson,nv — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:11:05 GMT

To Chuck NY....get the blinders off pal...I was around when JFK was pres.,,,,your BOY is no JFK...Nobama likes to INFER the comparison, but there actually is no substance to this three years out STATE senator...You idiots will vote for anyone that can talk a good game.....with his homies words....LOL....SHALLOW!!!!just like his support will be by fall.....except with that 90% black vote that follows him from state to state...By fall, enough whites will wake up to that fact....and MINORITY rule will NOT happen.....So, maybe when McCain wins, you can look in the mirror and see who supported ANOTHER democratic losing horse in the general....but you can't blame the Clinton's, even if it's in vogue and easy for you cowards.