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J. Brown, Milwaukee — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:42:07 GMT

They are just beginning to count Milwaukee's votes- the largest city and majority-minority. Several colleges and well-contested local races. Hillary's going to lose Wisconsin bigger than folks think.

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Pat, Huntington NY — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:45:18 GMT

It's finally shown to be true. Everyone hates the Clinton's!

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Mike, Milwaukee, WI — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:47:07 GMT

Good luck Obama!

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Kenny Heal, philadelphia, pa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:47:20 GMT

It will be interesting to hear what clinton will have to say about Obama's win in Wisconsin..Count wisconsisn as unimportant as well?
Had she just kept a mature postures and tamed bill, she would have been winning. But unfortunately, she continues to show how she will do anything or say anything to get elected!!

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Chad, Salt Lake City Utah — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:47:49 GMT

Old White Women: Hear them Roar!

Vote Team Clinton! 4 more years that were at least better then bush!

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Kyle, Ohio — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:48:06 GMT

Democrats fall for this fluffy buffy blather from Obama. Heck, shiny things impress and confuse Democrats. At some point, somone totals up the costs of what Obama wants to do, and it's not pretty

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Ryan, Seattle, WA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:48:45 GMT

Way to go polling in the US! Once again the overthinkers have been debunked. Obama will be not only the Democratic Nominee, he will also be the next president of the United States. Throw out all of this dumb analysis about Catholics and Whites and Elderly votes, it doesn't matter. What does matter right now, is it's over for the Clinton War Machine...Please shut Pat Buchanan up as well, his opinions are worthless

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adam/nyc — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:49:16 GMT

It's time for Hillary to drop out. Even Mitt Romney had more class than her. She's simply diminishing the chances for Dems every day she remains in the race.

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Betty, L.H.C. Az — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:49:19 GMT

I think Obama won tonight because people are tired of the Clinton family falsehoods, . And I wish someone in the Obama team would point out to the general public that Michelle Obama did not say exactly what she is accused of saying. She in fact said, This is the first time in my life that I am REALLY proud of my country. hats a whole lot different than the way she is being quoted. Please get this straightened out before it goes any further

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Sem, VA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:50:58 GMT

congrats obama. the message is clear to the clinton camp. OLD POLITICS OF ATTACKING DON'T WORK. people have said it through votes, they want change, now!

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HM, in an ivory tower somewhere — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:53:13 GMT

Obama's speech cut into Clinton's. Rather than sitting around jabbering about whether or not it was rude, why not show the rest of her speech? It's not technologically impossible to tape-delay one of the two speeches. MSNBC isn't at the mercy of the campaigns when they interrupt each other.

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sam — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:53:34 GMT

I am a Democrat and have been one in my entire life. If Hillary does not get the nomination I will be switching party and will vote for Senator McCain. I am tired of the negative blogs/comments/racist scare tactic Obama camp are using to win the nomination. I am tired of a ridiculous sanction by DNC who prefer not to have all votes counted. My only suggestion to Senator McCain will be to pick a very strong woman like Senator Dole who is admired by Republican and Central Democrat and will bring you the votes in South. And please promise me to examine Mr. Obama's past dealing in general election. Action speaks louder than words specially when the words are not even your own.

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G. Crisalli — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:57:15 GMT

Every event is standing room only. By the tens of thousands they brave the cold, the rain, the snow and even tornadoes!
The people keep voting and Obama keeps wining. Not just words! Facts!
We love you Barack Obama!
Can't wait for the day we see you in the White House!!

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Paulie New Jersey — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:01:07 GMT

Hilary forgetaboutit.

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SGM NW, AR. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:01:38 GMT

SINCE THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE IS QUITE CERTAINLY TO BE McCAIN, THEY FEEL FREE TO VOTE FOR OBAMA TO KNOCK HILLARY OUT OF THE RACE.
AS LONG AS THE REPUBLICANS CAN VOTE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY THERE IS NO CONTEST.
THEY KNOW HILLARY WILL GET THE JOB DONE THAT DEMOCRATS WANT DONE.
THEY THINK OBAMA WON'T
THEY BETTER BE CAREFULL PLAYING THEIR DIRTY TRICKS.
THEY MIGHT GET MORE THAN THEY BARGANED FOR.

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Mitch, Denver — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:01:53 GMT

Chris Matthews:
1) Election coverage is not "Hardball"
2) If you're going to BADGER an Obama supporter, shouldn't you make the same demands of a Clinton supporter?
BOO!

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PR, Westminster, CO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:03:29 GMT

It's time for the Clinton's to gracefully step aside. All they have remaining is negative attacks that would make Karl Rove proud. The Democrats, Independents, and, yes, even many Republicans are announcing that it's time for a new era of politics.

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MG, St. Louis, MO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:04:02 GMT

The Clintons have to win the remaining contests by a margin close to 60%. All the people sending her mony are only prolonging the misery.

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JJ, Austin, TX — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:04:14 GMT

I am with Sam...I don't see how Obama can win in genreal elections...also, I really don't want a guy who doesn't have any experience to lead the counntry...that kind change will bring America into unpredicable path...

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Keith — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:04:37 GMT

Please don't scare use with your rediculous threat, "I'll vote McCain". Please do SAM. Nice support for your party.

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Caryn, STL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:04:42 GMT

Chris was mean to the State Senator from Texas! That was not called for. He works in the state of Texas and probably has never been on National TV before and he did not have to make him look bad. Barack Obama has worked on ethics reform. Something off the top of my head.

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Jennifer Taylor, Round Rock, TX — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:09:08 GMT

Chris Matthews was a little hard on Kirk Watson. Sure, he should have been able to answer, but to continue to beat him up for not was rather rude.

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Jack Nedd — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:10:30 GMT

Hillary needs to be gracious and pull out of the race.

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PBrown — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:10:38 GMT

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Luke, Bloomington, IL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:11:31 GMT

Go ahead and cross party lines, Sam. We don't want you then. But don't act like you voted for Obama after he becomes a successful, inspirational president.

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David Kozlowski, Seattle Wa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:11:33 GMT

Sam, wake up, the majority believes Clinton is dishonest and can say anything or any lie to get elected. This country had had enough of Clinton machine. She voted for the Iraq war and did not even recant it. You still want her to win? What kind of democrat are you. What did Obama lie about ? Nothing. He is the fresh face who can bring some desperately needed change and take this country out of the miserable position in the world. (if you have not noticed look at the price of gas, unemployment, value of dollar, Stock market, housing market, economy etc. etc. etc. ) Wake up and smell the coffee...may be you will change your mind...

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Tired of Obama's lies,Scottsbluff, Ne. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:11:54 GMT

Well I must say I am shocked at the American people that they would vote for someone who is a copycat. It only tells me that all you upper educated people must like someone else looking at your test papers or enjoyed the coping of others and see no big deal. Cheaters never prosper. Oh by the by, McCain will win now on just the fact that he and his wife will ruin the Obama's on devotion to America. Thanks be to Michelle. Unamerican wife and a cheater husband..Rock on new messiah...Or should we say Piped Piper...All the little rats in a row.
Did ya read that he said you can say anything or do anything if you just blow it off and blame it on Clinton attacks....Now here comes the Swift boats..Can ya here the water splashing on your ballot. I have counted the number of Democrates that have said if Obama gets the nomination they will vote for a true American McCain and Obama will never be President. They will make you feel if you vote for the lies and being unproud then you will be unamerican to..Cause guess what...More breaking news to come.. Those of us that see through obama's lies will campain for McCain. Have fun with another Republican President. I will as long as it's not a liar. i looked up all the speches he's barrowed and it is a sin to see it. Hey, a sinning messiah. Way to go.

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John Madison Wi — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:12:03 GMT

I can't believe all the Wisconsinites that are falling for all the fluff and polish that Obama is offering up ( most 2nd hand by the way). Hillary is the best chance to beat Mccain. She has the best inside route to work with the Rep. and will. Things are looking bleak that it will happen.

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Rose Ellis, Scottsdale, AZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:12:52 GMT

we are going to fire a president who had no experience and looks like we are going to hire another one without experience. Again the public is listening to pretty words just as they listened to religous words 8 years ago. wakeup America and smell the coffee.

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PBrown — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:13:22 GMT

It's finally shown to be true. Everyone hates the Clinton's!
Pat, Huntington NY (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:45 PM)

______________________

Not everyone....We have just been unimpressed and quite disappointed in the manner in which she ran her campaign.....

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Ian — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:13:28 GMT

Chris Mathews just showed MSNBC viewers that he can't tell the difference between a campaign supporter and a campaigne representive. Notice he didn't play hardball with Ms. Tubbs. He could have asked her how many Democrats support Hillary's vote on the war in Iraq? Shame on you Mathews!

Here's a post from earlier today:

If Hillary could do half the job Obama does her record wouldn't look like crap.

Oh! I copied this from another poster--but I needs to be posted alot--the people need to know who will work hard for them and that person is not Hillary--it's Obama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andre Kaz (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:36 PM)

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Willarda, Baltimore — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:13:52 GMT

If Hilliary DOES get the nomination-- I will be voting for McCain.....

if the dems want the white house-- Obama is the ONLY choice. Hilliary is the ice princess that is touting HER HUSBAND"S RECORD--- the biggest farce in all of this is her "experience".... experience doing WHAT???? picking curtains.

Also can someone buy her another suit---sick of the royal blue--- give me a break she is a MULTI MILLIONAIRE!!!!

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Sue Maher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:18 GMT

At my caucus site in Nebraska, I saw the coalition of a cross-section of my community (blue collar, white collar, less educated, more educated, white, African American, Latino/a, Native American, young, old) that would foreshadow Obama's wins in Maryland, Virginia, and Wisconsin tonight. No one reported on his ability to cut way into Senator Clinton's base voters at that time, but to any of us witnessing a remarkable turnout in one mid-city neighborhood in Omaha, we knew he had accomplished something remarkable in this "red" state. The women on Obama's side outnumbered those on Clinton's side at least four fold; labor union guys proudly stood for Obama. The talking heads and pollsters have not been registering this phenomenon accurately. Who has a land line anymore? No one ever tries to poll me on my cell phone. Even today, they were calling for a "too close to call" race in Wisconsin, and boy were they wrong. As a UW-Madison graduate, I was pleased to see the margin of victory for Senator Obama (66% to 33% at this point). it isn't words that Obama is speaking--it is truth, and it is resonating with the American electorate.

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Tom, New York, New York — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:19 GMT

Facts and figures first, not opinion or blather. I've spent five minutes searching MSNBC on Wisconsin, and I've yet to locate a statistic -- either percentage-of-votes or delegate count.

Tom from New York

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Willarda, Baltimore — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:28 GMT

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Democrat 101 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:35 GMT

I am wondering when will "experience crybabies" come up to their senses and realize that in total elective office, Obama leads Hillary. Abraham Lincolon was president for 8 years and a Congressman like Obama for 2 years, so in terms of who has been in eelective office Obama leads even Lincolon. Read about this at http://jaydiatribe.blogspot.com/2007/03/barack-obamas-inexperience.html .
I am unable to comprehend why Obama is being continuously bashed for his lack of experience. If experience is what America wants, then either vote for McCain or change the Constitution to give Bush a 3rd time.
I am sure the voters of Wi. and Hawaii have taken note of this and rejected the characterization of Obama as too inexperienced.

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PAULINE OVERSTREET WEWOKA,OK 74884 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:36 GMT

THANK YOU, ALL YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS OUT THERE,YES WE CAN!

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C. Griffin, Kansas City — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:37 GMT

I am a Hillary supporter, but may be switching to Obama. He seems cool and unflappable, as Hillary gets louder and more shrill with each loss. We need a cool, intelligent head in the Whitehouse. What a refreshing change!

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Linda,Bridgeport,West Virginia — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:14:43 GMT

AMEN sam. I'll vote republican before I VOTE for a racist obama. He's a joke. People wake up, the man
is a fraud. If some how he would beat CLINTON he will
never beat McCain.

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Raymond, Lakeville, Minnesota — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:15:02 GMT

Hillary - your next move - Divorce Bill !!!

Go Obama!!

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:15:17 GMT

BARACK THE VOTE!

Obama '08

P.S. Chris Matthews should be ashamed of himself. . . talk about a sorry stunt.

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Brandon McDowell — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:15:39 GMT

I think that it is great that our country realizes it needs a change. Obama has given many people hope. He may not be able to change as much as he wants if he is elected, but I feel with my vote in him, someone is atleast trying. I think that the fact that the young people and the educated people are flocking to the poles to vote for him is a sign that these are not false hopes, that something can be done.

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Jim Schultz Chicago Il — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:17:04 GMT

I am a 50 year old white and I can not contain my enthusiam for Barack Obama. He is the man to bring us together and heal the wounds of the Bush Presidency.

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John, Morgan Hill, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:17:08 GMT

Clinton has taken to ignoring defeats and just moves on to the next state acting as if what happened earlier in the day is of no account. Imagine if you had been a Clinton volunteer or contributor in Wisconsin. She could have taken 30 seconds of her Ohio speach to at least thank those who gave their time and money for her in Wisconsin. But no, in Billary land Wisconsin is now just another state that doesn't matter.

Obama was smart to go ahead and start talking before Hillary finished after it became clear that all she was doing was her latest stump speech without a word about Wisconsin.

Here is AP's lead line of their story about today's contest: "Barack Obama cruised past a fading Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Wisconsin primary Tuesday night, gaining the upper hand in a Democratic presidential race for the ages."

Fading indeed. But just like the horror movies where the monster keeps rising from the dead we know it isn't really over yet.

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jade7243 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:17:35 GMT

Send this message to Chris Matthews: that was a cheap a** stunt you pulled on the State Sen. from Texas. Demanding that he list Obama legislative record was patently unfair. If you did that to curry favor with the Clintons, to make up for the "sexist" comments you've been accused of, you are as much of a slimeball as the Clintons. Shame on you, sir. Shame on you!.

Thank goodness, Keith Olbermann saw through you. We await your answer to his question.

Hades called... your cell is ready.

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Robert Gimbel Seattle,WA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:18:05 GMT

Barack Obama offers a bright contrast to Bill & Hill...
We are tired of the politics of minimizing, diverting attention(notice how Hillary didn't even congradulate Barack)-Just like Bush.
Hillary wants to accomplish little things.
She doesn't want us to believe in real change.
She's a downer.
Thank God for a candidate like Barack Obama.
BTW- Bill Clinton isn't the same guy I remember in the 90's.
He was always a bright light then.
He seems rather dark and angry lately...

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Drew, Chicago, IL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:19:13 GMT

Democrats who switch the the Republican party because Obama is black should stay there. Never come back. You are fake and the opposite of what the party stands for. It's time to look in the mirror and no thy self.

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J. C. King Kemah, TX — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:19:43 GMT

Message for McCain - to insure you and the GOP win the election it only makes sense to get the best choice and get a well respected black man with integrity and principals as your VP runnaing mate. It is time for you and this country to draft Colin Powell! He's intelligent, a decision maker and a former 4 star retired US Army general who got the job done in the Gulf war! That's what you call effective leadership. Plus he is known and respected by the black voters as well as others in the USA. Now is the time to provide leadership not the fluff that comes from the Democrats!

Lt. Col J. C. King (retired US Army officer)

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gangwayjan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:19:44 GMT

I just heard Tim Russert say that Clinton "won the women over 50 deomgraphic"; he later rephrased this to call it the "elderly women vote." I'm forming a new group in Russert's honor: The "ELBOWs". It stands for "ELderly Barack Obama Women." The first thing we're goin to do is hnag up Russert by his socks. The next, is change the polling preferences of that demographic.

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dan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:19:57 GMT

Obama gets nomination i will change party's and vote
McCain, and i think alot of Democrat's will change party's in the end.

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Norma Winkler — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:20:28 GMT

Obama promises everything to everyone. How he will pay for it nobody knows. God help this country if he get in. Terrorists will love him.

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Flintstone, Everywhere USA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:21:50 GMT

Goodbye Sam. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

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David, Fort Wayne, IN. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:22:11 GMT

Dynastic politics doesn't work in Anerica; never has, never will.

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Bobby Shoals, Tacoma Wa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:22:14 GMT

Hillary and Bill ran the country once that's enough
It's time to step aside and let someone else step up
to the plate. It appears Obama is gonna be that person. It's for sure he can't do any worse than the
present administration. We can all agree that a change is way overdue.

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Nancy Haysville KS — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:22:40 GMT

I switched to Democrat but will return to my Republican beliefs if Obama is the nominee. I live in Kansas that has always been republican. In its infancy it began as a republican state. So I will go with the tide here. I know it is the only way to protect my husband's job future.

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Rob, Albuquerque, NM — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:22:49 GMT

A narrow voting segment of older, under-educated, white women won't be able to beat McCain in the general. HRC is losing because she simply isn't appealing. She's smart. She's tough. But she can't lead her way out of a paper bag. Vote Obama.

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devin, Albuquerque, NM — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:23:28 GMT

Despite the sickening "pro Obama" coverage of NBC/MSNBC, Millions of Americans will not let the media tell us who to vote for or who to support. Hillary will win TX, OH and PA...and NBC.MSNBC will be left humiliated yet again.

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Mr. Walker, Dallas, Texas — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:23:55 GMT

Sam is a moron! "Racist scare tactics", what country do you live in? How can a black man use racist scare tactics, the backlash would be monumental. Then we you try to play the plagiarism card it comes off as desperate. She's plagiarize Bill's presidency.Get with the program! The old way are not working. It's time for something new dude! I'm former military, Field Artllery 4th Infantry Division, and I'm tired of my friends being over there, bring them home. It was the wrong fight to begin with and oil prices spike every week! Lower energy costs and the economy will boom. Clinton=Patriots...Hillary Bellicheck has been out played and is played out

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mel murray — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:24:16 GMT

if Obama win most of my frinds goning voteto vote for mccaine innovimber of2008

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Elma, Homewwod, Il — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:24:52 GMT

I thank God for Obama.May God give him strength and
keep him and his family in good health.There is a time
for everything. This is the time to bring this kind
of change to United States of America and more blessings to this land of opportunity.

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katmarieCO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:25:10 GMT

I think that ,yes it will take money to change things, but what Obama defines as the answer, and what people are responding to, is the proposal of everyone joining together working together to transform not only our government, but our lives, our countries direction. It may be words, but it's the spirit behind the words, our spirit that will make it happen. Also it takes WORDS to define the problem, and WORDS and ACTION from ALL to define the solution, and make it happen... GObama!

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David Plotkin, San Francisco, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:20 GMT

Your reporting needs to be more thorough. Exit polls posted prior to this post show that Obama
- won among anyone who didn't graduate college right through postgraduate
See here: (go to p2 of the polls): http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/epolls/#WIDEM

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gabe-las vegas — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:21 GMT

see ya sam

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John Charles Ellis III, Annapolis MD — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:32 GMT

Is God is backing Obama? Not only does he win the church-going vote, but the weather once again is terrible on primary day. One suspects this aids Obama, as his supporters are portrayed as more dedicated, but I have nothing except anecdotal evidence to support this.

Maybe older voters don't like the cold? Or don't feel like falling on ice and breaking their arm a la Defense Secretary Robert Gates?

Obama continues to eat away at key Clinton demographics, winning flat-out those without a college education. I have no idea why Clinton didn't fight here, as the demographics would seem to indicate she could've been competitive.

It maybe good in the long run if the front-runner status forces the media to turn on Obama, but more likely than not, the Clinton campaign will die the same death by 1,000 cuts that finished off that other New York politician. You know, the 9/11 guy. You can't lose every primary for a month and hope a firewall saves you, especially in this race.

As for momentum, Obama is climbing in Texas and Ohio in the polls. Is a 52%/48% win in those two states going to net the delegates needed for Clinton to hold on? Not likely, as Obama is going to win the delegate count in Texas either way because of its wacky primary/caucus system.

Clinton needed to look competitive in the Badger state, but instead she looks like she got owned.

More insipid analysis: http://www.nationalscold.com

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Rich Looper, LA, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:34 GMT

If the 'Commander in Chief' line is the best Hillary Clinton can offer, it is too bad, because John McCain will crush either Clinton or Obama on national security issues in a general election. The countering strength is to ask Americans to be courageous rather than afraid, and that is the essence of Obama's message. Clinton will not outcompete the Republicans in fear mongering.

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Mr. MO, Chantilly, VA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:26:56 GMT

I voted for Obama in the VA primaries. I will vote for him in the general election. He will win, and he will become the first minority president in the history of the United States of America. I can’t stand Hillary Clinton especially after her crying episode after she lost in Iowa. She is a liar, a cheater, and lacks any of the qualities our president should have. Obama all the way.

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Christine Hulseberg, La Crosse, Wisconsin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:27:23 GMT

So much vitriole for Hillary Clinton! Why? This undeserved perception of her undying obsession with power has spawned such disproportionate contempt! I may have voted for Obama, but that doesn't detract from the validity of Clinton's campaign or the admiration I have for her as a person.

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jim conley lexington ky — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:27:36 GMT

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Dwight, federal Way, Wash — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:27:52 GMT

congrats to Obama, hopefully this country can move past racial sterotypes. People are tired (at least people under 55) of same old stale mate tactics demonstrated by the clinton war machine.

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Rich Looper, LA, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:28:02 GMT

Vote for McCain in a general election and vote for a supreme court that will overturn Roe vs Wade.

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Michelle — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:04:34 GMT

Jim Conley

And we'd like to hear how Hillay plans to evoke all of her plans.

Hillary does the same thing she talks about her programs but no information as to how she will do this .

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Jon, Reno, NV — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:04:54 GMT

Psst....hey dan...in the general election you don't need to change your political party to vote for the other guy.

On another issue, Clinton's disregard of her WI loss is typical. Did she thank her supporters? Nope. Did she praise her campaign staff there? Nope. Just push on to the next state. The Clinton Machine only cares about delegates and not the American public; victory and not the country. Win at all costs? Who needs that in the White House...if people would think carefully, that's pretty much been the mantra of the current administration....but that's just my observation. Clinton ought to drop out, endorse Obama and allow the Democrats to organize a strong campaign for November.

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jemima, — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:12:29 GMT

it is unfair for democrats to switch party becuase Obama is a blackman. For christ sake Obama is a citizen of America. IF you didn't like him you should'nt have voted for him in the primaries. All those who switch party's because of colour of people are racist.They are not party faithfuls and they should b3e ignored

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Dan, St. Louis, MO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:14:11 GMT

It is difficult to understand how people can say that Obama has no substantive ideas. His platform is spelled out very clearly on his website and his speeches routinely reference his policies and distinctions between himself and Senators Clinton and McCain. The empty attacks on Senator Obama are disheartening to me and, if Senator Clinton gets the nomination, I will be voting for a republican for the first time in my life.

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Karen, Illinois — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:16:01 GMT

It is time for the media to stop expressing their views. It is terrible that Hillary was in the middle of her speech when MSNBC & CNN switched over to Obama. They aren't even fair to her.

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rog — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:16:21 GMT

I really hope that people won't vote for Obama. This man has no experience. Can't anybody see this? He is going to bring nothing good for the United States.

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ANDRE,NYC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:18:45 GMT

People talk of the lack of experience that Obama has. If I read correctly in school there were a few other people that had never governed a country before,brought people together with words of hope and change. Led only by the ideals of prosperity for all. OUR FOUNDING FATHERS did a pretty good job. This is like an AMERICAN REVOLUTION and will go down in history as such. Its time for a new way of thinking....I'll give Obama a chance...The "old experienced" people had there chance and led us to the brink of destruction.

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BL Pembroke Pines Fl — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:26:07 GMT

John McCain is apparently the best republicans have to offer, which ain't much. He is Bush, Bush is him. McCain touts himself on national security please realize the system is already setup, and McCain will only attempt to go further than Bush if that's possible. McCain is pandering so hard to evangelicals his "straight talk express" has derailed and actually fallen off the trestle. McCain does not have the temperment to be president. I am a capitol hill retiree and I know McCain's reputation. I have watched and heard him speak and his temper is always just under the radar especially when challenged. He is not the kind of president I want. Like Bush McCain will be no asset to this country.

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Barry S., Boca Raton FL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:26:56 GMT

Hillary keeps touting her 35 years of experience. Experience in what exactly?

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Ron Bergman Moline , Ill — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:28:33 GMT

the people of this great country has said they need a change from the oLD politics of the past. Hillary has 35 years of the past in her. I can't beleive that the people of this country can forget about all of the past that went on it the white house when the Clinton's were there. Don't you remember someone killing himself because he knew he would be a exscape goat for the Clinton's. Obama is a good person. Lets give him a try. If you don't like him after 4 years, vote him out.

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Dave, Norfolk, VA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:29:10 GMT

I don't get it. Obama doesn't have any meat to his message or ever describes how he is going to deliver on all his promises. He doesn't have a voting record to defend because he avoids voting on controversial or politically unsafe legislation by voting present or not showing up to vote. He is an inspiring speaker, but does he really have more to offer? Being a magnetic personality certainly helps in the popularity polls, but how will he fair in one-on-one discussions with world leaders? How is he going to get the economy back on track? He speaks about it, but has not laid out a clear plan or even much more of a vision. He has managed to avoid defining himself and his issues. What really frightens me is that many of the individuals voting right now in the primaries for Obama, such as the college students, typically will not show up for election day, feeling like their vote doesn't count. Will they be there then to support the democratic nominee they put up when we need their vote? Republican's have the most powerful "get out to vote" machine and historically do great at getting people to the polls. Furthermore, McCain will appeal to as many independents as Obama will in a general election. And I hate to bring this up, but Obama's feel good, play good politics won't work in the general election. 527's will be attacking and if he doesn't attack back and can't show some toughness he'll be Swift boated just like Kerry, who seemed weak in the eyes of the overall population and lost in the general election.

Let's at least nominate someone that knows how to fight off these attacks, has some real plans for her vision and honestly has among the best people in place for the Cabinet positions, who are more important that the President. If anything, vote for the team...Clinton can put together the best team to run this country, despite how you feel about her personally. This isn't a popularity contest...it is who are the best people for the job.

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jemima, kansas city — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:29:57 GMT

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Expelliarmus, OH — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:30:19 GMT

White male; 50; Ohioan; voting for Obama.

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Kevin, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:31:01 GMT

No, doubt Obama is the next President. People will do and say things to convince or sway a vote just because, but no matter what others say...deep down in our hearts anyone that really cares about the state of this Country and it's future. Know's that the only really choice for positive change is Barack Obama.

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Ted Mitchell, Jackson MI — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:32:42 GMT

For what it's worth I could not be happier with the candidates available in this cycle. I believe John McCain to be an honest, honorable man. If I were to vote republican, hands down, my pick would be Mr. McCain. If Hillary were to win the nod, I think we would have a fine representative in government, able to address the issues we are facing.

But, alas, there is a mobilization. A movement. A force that is tuning into the despaired, the dejected, and the despondent. There is a calling for involvement. A plea for activism. A promise that we, together, can move mountains. A belief, that if all the people of this great nation come to the table with open minds, and willingness to compromise, WE can move passed this current state of failed government. A belief that if the people of this United States of America desire, inspire, roll up our sleeves, and demand change that we WILL make the changes we seek. If the people DEMAND it the politicians will finally be released from this gridlock, in fear of their JOBS! This is what Mr. Obama brings to the campaign. Not just promises, but requests of service. Not just words, but motivation. Not just motivation, but, more importantly, mobilization. The American People are stepping up. We are taking OUR government back. The politics of old are being discarded, and once again a great beast is being awakened. Oh, I can't wait.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!!

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Antonia Milton Del — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:32:52 GMT

As they say let the better man or women in this race win, When all the mud settles down AMERICA meet the new person in charge. And no matter who it is there will be people that will be unhappy and there will be those that will be happy and there will be those that just don't care but no matter the feelling we will deal with it for four years and put up the changes and etc, So America as we say in the military Suck it up and deal with it what ever the outcome.

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Kathleen, Denver,CO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:35:15 GMT

Sen. Obama reminds me of another historical candidate with about the same amount of experience in the Senate, ye who went on to become one of the greatest thinking Presidents of all time - JFK. We don't need to pass the Presidential torch back and forth between the hands of the Bush and Clinton dynasties any longer. It really IS time for a change!

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stuart, boulder, CO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:37:11 GMT

Why Obama won Wisconsin in one word:

Momentum.

But this isn't passive momentum, where a candidate expects that voters will simply copycat the results of previous contests because, as the saying goes, everyone loves a winner. That's what everyone thought was going to happen in NH, but since it fell short, momentum seemed to drop out of the equation. The problem is that we were talking about the wrong kind of momentum.

What Obama has is active momentum. After generating excitement with a win in Iowa and many others since, the Obama campaign was able to translate that excitement into huge fundraising, huge crowds, huge word-of-mouth, and huge enthusiasm from legions of volunteers. The bit of genius comes in how they were able to use the internet to explode that activity.

In my opinion, the campaign's phone banking efforts have been the best (and perhaps most effective) example. In the run-up to last night's voting, online supporters from everywhere in the country made over 200,000 calls to voters in Wisconsin and other upcoming states. Similar numbers happened for the Potomac primaries and Maine (over 100,000 calls for Maine alone). That's the kind of momentum that's important in this campaign. Once you get that many people involved and invested in a campaign, then give them a way to casually volunteer from their own home, as well as donate, discuss, learn, and share, you can roll over a traditional campaign machine like the Clintons' with relative ease.

Obama's momentum was only in its infancy in the early hours of the morning on January 4th. Right now, it's fully matured, and we're seeing just how difficult that's making life for Clintons at the moment. If this continues -- and it looks like he's got tons of enthusiasm in Texas and Ohio -- he'll have the nomination wrapped up in a few news cycles after March 4th.

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Tiamir, Woodbury, NJ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:37:47 GMT

What's all the flap about experience? The only experience that Hillary has is, she lived in the White House for 8 years as the spouse of the president. Which is a non decision making role concerning problems facing this country. Look,I like the Clintons very much and Bill did a wonderful job as president, but they've had their time in office and its now time to move on to someone else.
Also, on the issue of of National Security and other war issues: Why is McCain touting that he is the best candidate? Is its because he was a POW? Mr. McCain we appreciate and thank you for your service to this country.(and yes, I am a veteran) But, in todays time and your age, it is also time for you to step aside also. GO BARRACK OBAMA

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Bob Wills - Kingman, AZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:38:01 GMT

Mrs. Clinton is continually bragging about her experience and attending meetings with Bill, when she was in the White House. No one, not even the media, will ask her what security clearance she had.

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MK,MO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:40:33 GMT

First and foremost I am a Hillary supporter. However, I just don't understand why she doesn't pin him to the mat on just exactly how he plans to evoke all this "change" he speaks of. I would take his laundry list item for item, and demand his response on each and every issue.
jim conley lexington ky (Sent Tuesday, February 19, 2008 11:27 PM)

obama should ask hillary the same question, actually obama's plans are more precise than hillary's, most of hillary's so called plans are purposely vague so she can change them latter, the argument that obama does not have specific plans on how to pay for his programs is false, that is probably why clinton doesn't push the issue, but the next debate will probably clear that up and mrs. clinton and her followers will have to come up with a new farce to claim against obama, but at this point it's irrelevant, she's lost.

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Nancy Roberts, Corsicana, Texas — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:43:13 GMT

I see we have some really bright Democrats here. If they don't get the candidate they want (either Clinton or Obama) they'll show us -- they'll vote for McCain. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot! You'll forgo getting a Democrat in the White House and vote for Good Ole Bush Lite for President. You are the living embodiment of the phrase, "cutting off your nose to spite your face". No wonder the Dams have so much trouble regaining the Presidency. What nerds you all are! As for me, I'm supporting the Cemocratic nominee, whoever it is. Let's calm down, people. We're all Democrats here, aren't we?
Dredbear from Texas

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Eric V. New York — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:43:30 GMT

I'm a staunch Republican. However McCain's politics don't seem to stand out.

Obama has an inspiring message, whilst it is idealistic I think that is part of what makes American so great. I will ALWAYS be a Republican but I actually see myself voting for Obama over McCain.

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delanowhere, de — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:52:00 GMT

It cracks me up that all you Obamaniacs are crucifying Chris for FINALLY being somewhat objective in his treatment of the two dem candidates.. if your crying about this wait until the repubs get ahold of him. All your whining about about how evil the clinton campaign has been is pitiful. She's handled him with kid gloves compared to what the RNC has in store for him. He and his supporters better toughen up unless you want another repub in the white house. Its not a threat, or just a nasty comment.. but this dem is seriously thinking about going to the other side for the first time other. Most of you beleive the "best show on TV". I dont. he needs to show me something other pretty words and the "promises" of a career politician. And im pretty sure im not alone in this thought. That should have the DNC a little worried.