Bill: TX will decide Hillary's fate

Vanessa, London, England — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:26:47 GMT

Oh dear Bill... using the word 'fate'. Big difference between 'fate' and 'destiny' my good man.

Be careful what you wish for. If you want TX to decide her fate... they may just do precisely that.

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Jeff Braddley, New Haven CT — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:27:18 GMT

That Bill, always joking around.

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Nick, Denver — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:33:56 GMT

its sad to see the Clintons speaking from behind and heading down.. BUT its about time. Bill and Hillary have given this nation their energy over many decades and they will ultimately be remembered as the ingenius political husband and wife they truly are. Their time, however, has passed. I am certain both will remain in the upper echelons of power, hopefully at the behest of President Obama. Peace Bill & Hill, and Thank You

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:35:57 GMT

" ...where the pundits have danced on her grave repeatedly ..."
--Why didn't Tim Russert ask Nader questions relating to Clinton and Obama? Mr. Russert by far and large only focused on Obama, and it was Mr. Nader who kept bringing Clinton up. I know that she has lost 11 straight, but she is not out yet.

"Then I think she will become the favorite again and go on and win this thing."
--That is a funny comment, when she was never A "favorite" (difference between favored and favorite), nor will she win!

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:39:34 GMT

Hillary Clinton is not a bad person. She is not a bad senator. She simply was unable to handle the news that she has no entitlement to be nominated for president. Some on her actions, as a result, were simply wrong. The ultimate question for Hillary is whether she will destroy her political future by continuing to attack her party's choice for president.

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Dave, Evergreen CO — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:41:51 GMT

Brilliant Bill - Texas is an open primary. Why don't you just say to all the Independents or Republicans who hate her so much "now's your chance to vote against her because she probably won't be around in November."

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Owen, Youngstown, Ohio — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:45:05 GMT

The truth is, the NAFTA Agreement was signed by Bill Clinton on Sept. 14 1993.
Sen. Clinton has always touted her 35years of experience and this includes her years in the White House. This is Hillary Clinton’s voting record on the NAFTA issue.
1) She voted yes to free trade agreement with Oman, Ref. United States - Oman Free Trade Agreement: Bill S.3569: Vote number 2006-190 on June 29, 2006.
2) She voted yes on establishing Free Trade Agreement between US and Singapore. Ref.: US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Bill S.1417/HR 2739: Vote number 2003-318 on Jul. 31 2003.
3) She voted yes on establishing Free Trade between the US and Chile. Ref. US-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation. Act. Bill S. 1416/HR 2738. Vote number 2003-319 on July 31 2003.
4) Voted yes on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. Ref: Bill HJRES51: Vote number 2001-291 on October 3, 2001.
5)She also voted for open trade with China, despite China's substantial human rights violations and evidence to show that NAFTA has caused the loss of millions of US jobs to non-industrial countries and hasn't delivered on the promise of widespread prosperity.
Sen. Clinton speaks about NAFTA saying that she never supported it from day one. The truth is in her voting record. Don't believe what anyone says, just look it up, use the internet to see her voting record on NAFTA. Do you think Americans cannot search for your voting records on line? "Sen. Hillary Clinton Shame on you"

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oretga, Dallas, Texas — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:46:20 GMT

Hillary has no clue what she is talking about. As far as I am concerned her statement that:

"states like “President Bush’s state, Texas” were “embarrassed by the scores, so they just made the tests easier.”
The stupid woman just insulted every child and teacher in TEXAS, a state that she dearly needs to win. She is freaking pathetic.

I am a teacher in Texas, and I will be posting her statement in every employee lounge on campus.

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oretga, Dallas, Texas — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:35 GMT

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Mike Anstrom, Bethany, IL — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:56:20 GMT

If Texans are as intelligent as I think they are, they will end Hillary's bid once and for all. She needs to get out of the race and out of the Senate. 8 years of Clintons is enough.

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Owen, Youngstown, Ohio — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:56:25 GMT

The truth is, the NAFTA Agreement was signed by Bill Clinton on Sept. 14 1993.
Sen. Clinton has always touted her 35years of experience and this includes her years in the White House. This is Hillary Clinton’s voting record on the NAFTA issue.
1) She voted yes to free trade agreement with Oman, Ref. United States - Oman Free Trade Agreement: Bill S.3569: Vote number 2006-190 on June 29, 2006.
2) She voted yes on establishing Free Trade Agreement between US and Singapore. Ref.: US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Bill S.1417/HR 2739: Vote number 2003-318 on Jul. 31 2003.
3) She voted yes on establishing Free Trade between the US and Chile. Ref. US-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation. Act. Bill S. 1416/HR 2738. Vote number 2003-319 on July 31 2003.
4) Voted yes on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. Ref: Bill HJRES51: Vote number 2001-291 on October 3, 2001.
5)She also voted for open trade with China, despite China's substantial human rights violations and evidence to show that NAFTA has caused the loss of millions of US jobs to non-industrial countries and hasn't delivered on the promise of widespread prosperity.
Sen. Clinton speaks about NAFTA saying that she never supported it from day one. The truth is in her voting record. Don't believe what anyone says, just look it up, use the internet to see her voting record on NAFTA. You think Americans cannot search for your voting records, "Sen. Hillary Clinton Shame on you"

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Jim — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:00:50 GMT

A police offer was killed while escorted Hillary Clinton's motorcade in Dallas last Friday not only was sad but also a death omen to Clintons' campaign in texas and her campaign in the future. Why she is still struggling? She should graciously bow out the race before March 4.

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Jim — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:04:27 GMT

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alma, sebastopol, ca — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:15:48 GMT

I cannot understand why Hillary and Clinton are always comparing to each other: this also happened to me, Bill did not win this state either. Why would we care?

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brian, sd, ca — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:20:55 GMT

I don't think America deserves to have Hillary Clinton as their President.

They need Obama. He will show them that Bush is not the only idiot in politics.

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Gary McClernan — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:26:50 GMT

I hope that means that if Hillary loses in Texas that we won't have to see the baggy-eyed Bolshevik with a voice that sounds like finger nails on a chalkboard any more. I say, "adios muchacha." It can't happen soon enough for me.

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John Doe — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:28:39 GMT

I am praying that Texas will make the right decision for our country. We need a proven leader who will be able to deal with the many dangers and problems that face us.
Obama may make a good president in a few years but not yet.
It scares me to think the media have had a hand in electing a nominee for President of the United States.
Hillary has been attcked and beaten down unfairly, and it's true what's been said that, "the media is dancing on her grave" but still it aint over till it's over.

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John, Morgan Hill, California — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:33:38 GMT

To date I count exactly one Hillary comeback moment, and that in New Hampshire. On Super Tuesday she at best held her own, and in fact lost states like Missori which most thought she was going to win. Since Super Tuesday it has been an Obama sweep.

The Clintons love that Comeback Kid/Girl label, but they often apply it where it really doesn't fit the situation.

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SadStateOfAffairs — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:40:11 GMT

Come ON TEXAS!! You can do it! We all know she has plenty of cattle to go along with that hat! I found it interesting that FINALLY msnbc had the courage to do a write up about Obama's patriotism, or lack thereof. What's even better, is I placed the msnbc link regarding his complete disregard for our flag and anthem on a blog at ABC news because ABC news won't provide facts about who Obama really is to their viewers. I hope msnbc continues to vet Obama.

It was up for about 10 minutes before they removed it. Placed it a couple more times....now I'm banned. (I think its a blog by Jack Tapper) I couldn't even defend myself from a fellow blogger that was attacking me. (The attacker was Obviously an Obama fanatic) Wow, getting pretty testy out there. I guess ABC is all OBAMANATION all the time.

It's so satisfying exposing these biased journalists. Just goes to show that MSM are becoming nothing more than overpaid paparazzi. (Except for the gang at msnbc.....of course.) Keep the Obama background coming msnbc and come on TEXAS.....give Hillary the support she needs!

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Drew Rocker, Portland, Oregon — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:41:15 GMT

It's disconcerting to be told that as an avid Obama supporter I don't need a President. I thought that the enthusiasm among Obama supporters, the interest we show in the election, our willingness to contribute, and the inclusion in our ranks of disaffected voters who have not previously participated in the electoral process indicate that that's exactly what we need need. We must be delusional.

So, is Bill Clinton saying that if Hillary is elected President, never mind us, she would represent someone else?

These subtle and not so subtle reminders that the Clintons view politics as an act of divisiveness ultimately make Hillary unelectable in 2008. No doubt they are intended to shore up Hillary's base among Hispanics and middle-aged white women. It worked in New Hampshire but not so well in Wisconsin, and polls indicate that it's wearing thin in Texas.

If Bill Clinton wants to stake the nomination on Texas, fine. If she loses, she should quit. If she reneges, the Democratic party leaders and superdelegates should put an end to it.

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Hillory all the way for us all — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:50:00 GMT

Texas and Ohio and RI and Vermont are all important to Hillary.She cares about these people and they deserve the best.Hillary.She takes her pledge to serve seriously. Obama missed a lot of votes(again)because he was campaigning.Hillary made them. Hillary was the only canidate to go to The Black State of Union. Obama told them he was to busy with Tx and Ohio.He has always(and will again)brag how his supporters are the wealthy.Now he is trying to convince the blue collor workers he is for them.Latinos he is trying to convince them he is there man. What a laugh,after the slap in the face to Smiley. What a man.His pictures abound and the chants wow.Think he will remember any when in the White House.Not!!! Hillary will and Texans know it.She isnt there only for the cameras.She has been back time after time.Texas will remember her. Tx for Hillary.

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M@ - Chicago — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:59:10 GMT

Dear President Bill Clinton,

I voted for Barack Obama and millions of others have to. Your quote seems to say we don't need a president, or worse, faults our judgment. As an American who has exercised his right to vote since I turned 18, I find this incredibly offensive, especially coming from a former president. Of course, I guess I should not be surprised considering previous comments from you and Hillary's other consultants. By your measure, only those who support your wife matter or need a president. Shame on you Bill Clinton.

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George, Seattle, WA — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:59:42 GMT

"That also happened to me when I was President"

That is a very intersting phrasing by Mr. Clinton. He is presumably talking about some other officer who died protecting a motorcade, not about himself having an accident on a motorcycle. It is self-centered to say "it happened to me" rather than "it happened to an officer guarding me." In his mind, it is just an event that both he and Hillary had to deal with.

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John, Houston — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:00:17 GMT

Interesting analysis of the early vote in Texas:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/casey/5563835.html

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Bill R. — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:01:50 GMT

Okay, it's a deal, Bill! Hillary loses TX and we don't have have her or you shake your fingers at us and get all red-faced. Okay? Got it! What a relief! A fitting end to the Clinton Dynasty, the state that sent us W making some amends for what it did to the USA.

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NJH, NJ — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:04:10 GMT

SUBJECT: HISTORY LESSON ON HILLARY

The entire list below represents historical facts that are not in dispute anywhere.

So let's think about the logic of those who would consider, even for a moment, bringing anyone associated with the Clintons back into the White House-----especially Hillary.

The Clintons have been telling America that Hillary is the most qualified candidate for president based on her record,' which they say includes her eight years in the White House as First Lady - or "co-president" - and her seven years in the Senate.

In fact, in his stump speeches, Bill Clinton goes so far as to marvel at his wife's "genius" and repeatedly claims that he never made a major policy, legislative or political decision without consulting her during that 1st Clinton Administration.

So here is a PARTIAL list of her accomplishments, activities, and behavior during the past 15 years since they first ran for President in 1992:

1) As First Lady, Hillary assumed authority over Health Care Reform, process that cost the taxpayers over $13 million. She told both Bill Bradley and Pat Moynahan, 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.)

2) Hillary also 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, and then she chose Janet Reno.
The same Janet Reno has since been described by Bill himself as 'my worst mistake.'

3) Hillary was also the person who recommended Lani Guanier for head of the Civil Rights Commission. When Guanier's radical views became known, her name had to be withdrawn....need more?

4) Hillary recommended three of her former law partners for Administration jobs: Web Hubbell, Vince Foster, and William Kennedy for positions in the Justice Department, White House staff, and the Treasury Dept., respectively.
Hubbell was later imprisoned, Foster allegedly committed suicide, and Kennedy was forced to
resign.

5) 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 later confirmed in a 1996 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing both the drug use and Hillary' s involvement in hiring Livingstone.
As a result, the FBI closed its White House Liaison Office, which had previously served seven presidents for over thirty years without any such incident.)

6) In order to open 'slots' in the White House for her friends the Harry 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.

7) Another of Hillary's assumed duties was directing the "bimbo eruption squad" and scandal defense. How competently did she perform? Just follow these dots:
She is the one who urged her husband not to settle the Paula Jones lawsuit. She also stubbornly 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, Starr's investigation led to Monica Lewinsky, which led to Bill's lying about and later admitting the affair.
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.

8) Hillary accepted the traditional First Lady's role of decorator of the White House at Christmas, but in a unique Hillary way. In 1994,
for example, the First Lady's Tree in the Blue Room (the focal point each year) was decorated with drug paraphernalia, sex toys, and pornographic ornaments, all personally approved by Hillary as the invited artists' depictions of the theme, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'

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

10) Hillary decided to seek election to the Senate in a state where she had never lived. 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.

11) Then Hillary left the White House, but later had to return $200,000 in White House furniture, china, and artwork she had stolen.

12) In the campaign for the Senate, Hillary played the "gender card" by portraying her opponent (Lazio) as a bully picking on a poor woman.

13) 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.)

14) As a 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.

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

Again, all above are facts that are not in dispute. Together they paint a picture of a distburbing pattern of manipulation, deceipt, and bad judgement that her conduct of this campaign confirms, yet grossly understates.

Someone told me this resume, while impressive, feels more like it belongs to someone in a crime family.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:04:41 GMT

BASH BASH BASH.....HILLARY IS ONLY THE MOST FANMOUS PERSON IN THR WORLD....I PRAY TEXAS WILL DELIVER FOR HER.NBB CHARLESTON WV ps anyone who thinks HILLARY is stupid...well NO COMMENT.

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Smart enough to know better. Los Angeles, CA — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:09:22 GMT

What;s so great about this country is that we all have freewill to vote for whomever the candidate may be. I for one am not on the Obama bandwagon. I'm not convinced he is nothing more than self serving rhetoric. Should the so-called super delegates select Obama, I'm changing my political affiliation to Independent. Good Luck Hillary, there are still people rooting for you.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:10:24 GMT

BASH BASH BASH.....HILLARY IS ONLY THE MOST FANMOUS PERSON IN THR WORLD....I PRAY TEXAS WILL DELIVER FOR HER.NBB CHARLESTON WV ps anyone who thinks HILLARY is stupid...well NO COMMENT.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:13:06 GMT

OR SHOULD I say most famous woman in the world.TEXAS PLEASE DELIVER FOR HILLARY.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:15:42 GMT

A VOTE FOR OBAMA IS A VOTE FOE MCCAIN...IF HILLARY IS NOT ON THE TICKET...I WILL VOTE FOE NADER.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:17:05 GMT

BOY MY VOTE IN 2000 DIDNT COUNT.....THANK YOU SUPREME COURT.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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Miriam G. — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:17:16 GMT

This conspiracy stuff about the media being for Obama is laughable. I can't believe what I'm seeing. Could it be that maybe Obama's candidacy is historic, that he's an exceptional candidate, that he brings people together and inspires people, instead of telling everyone to "get real." Give me a break.

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Marbw — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:18:27 GMT

Remember Waco, TX fiasco/siege during Bill Clinton's administration.

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changeishere, Dallas,TX — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:18:55 GMT

Those of you trying to paint Obama as being "a traitor" to the Tavis Smiley event, well I suggest you do a bit more research before showing your ignorance. Obama contacted Smiley well in advanced and told him that he wasn't able to attend because he's running his PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN and will address the concerns of black america. You all also seem to be glossing over the fact that Obama was on the show

Why haven't any of the Republican candidates attended the SOTBU? Nice try but don't even go there. Clinton is trying to win back the black vote, but it's gone for good thanks to race baiting tactics. She's a phony.

Smiley rejected Michelle Obama, so that's HIS PROBLEM.

You Hillbots, please know that the Clintons have lost the black vote for good.

Back on topic: Hillary is going to lose both TX and OH. She is divisive and her latest unbalanced attacks are blowing up in her face. The backlash is going to wreak havoc on her base. She is the sole one who is hell bent on ruining the Democratic party because if she can't be president, then no one will be. She has ruined her political career with her lack of ethical standards and it shows in her campaign run, recently with her latest unwarranted outburst. One moment she's praising Obama and the next she's shaming him. Well she should of shamed her cheating hubby.

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Billy, Normal, IL — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:22:16 GMT

Ummm, sorry, Bill... her fate is already decided, but nice try. Thanks for playing.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:23:36 GMT

It seems to me that the CLINTON camp is poised for a rally....on SAT morning she asked for 2.2 million from her supporters....she is 200000 dollors from her Sunday night goal.....her support has dried up...I THINK NOT.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:31:11 GMT

OBAMA/CLINTON OR CLINTON/OBAMA IS THE WINNING TICKET.NBB CHARLESTON WV NOW THATS REAL CHANGE.NBB CHARLESTON WV OBAMA CAN NOT WIN WITHOUT CLINTON AND CLINTON CAN NOT WIN WITHOUT OBAMA.....IT IS A NO BRAINER.REMEMBER YOU NEED THE DEMOCRATIC BASE IN THE BLUE STATES/CLEARLY CLINTON......AND YOU NEED THE INDEPENDENTS AND BLACK VOTE AND THE WHITE MALE...OBAMA............LETS HAVE A DREAM TICKET AND RUN THE TABLE......GO HILLARY NBB CHARLESTON WV

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Bryan, West Bloomfield, MI — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:33:55 GMT

Hey Bill, we ALL need a president. Am I the only one that is tired of being marginalized by the Clinton campaign? If you don't live in one of ten states and are unable to attend a caucus, apparently you're SOL. I'm shocked at how terribly that campaign has been run. Sen. Clinton should have come out of the gate and said she was going to fight for the nomination and fight for all of the American people. Claiming 35 years of experience and a presidential entitlement was not only factually suspect, it was also doomed to fail. You can only reinvent yourself and find your voice so many times. Please bow out gracefully after Two-Step Tuesday.

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John Reb — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:36:11 GMT

Goodbye Hillery, Good bye Bill - They should be tossed out as all rubbish should!!!

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:36:15 GMT

BASH BASH BASH.....HILLARY IS ONLY THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN THE WORLD....I PRAY TEXAS WILL DELIVER FOR HER.NBB CHARLESTON WV ps anyone who thinks HILLARY is stupid...well NO COMMENT.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:41:25 GMT

MADAME PRESIDENT........220 YEARS OF MEN RUNNING THE COUNTRY,,,,IT IS TIME FOR A REAL CHANGE....OBAMA WOULD MAKE A GREAT VICE PREIDENT...AND IN 8 YEARS WE CAN VOTE HIM PREIDENT.OBAMA/CLINTON WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TOO.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:48:24 GMT

IF ANYTHING CLINTON STOLED THE LAST DEBATE WITH HER FINAL RESPONSE AND STANDING ONATION.IT THE ONLY MOMENT THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED.NBB CHARLESTON WV ps the LATINO VOTE MAY WELL DECIDE TEXAS.NBB

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Alejandro — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:50:47 GMT

Hillary for me is the best and I suggest people from TEXAS, OHIO, VERMONt, RHODE ISLAND that vote for her.
Obama is just rethoric, If she isn't nominee I will vote for NADER...or I don't vote.
I would like to know who will be President OSAMA or OPRAH?....and also From where is coming all the millions that OSAMA is expending in his campaign?.....

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Alejandro — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:50:49 GMT

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Alejandro — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:50:50 GMT

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:57:51 GMT

Obama is cool....CLINTON IS A FIGHTER.....Why did OBAMA'S wife say this is the first time in her adult life she was proud to be an AMERICAN.Why wont Obama WEAR A AMERICAN PIN AND PUT HIS HAND ON HIS HEART...HANE THEY BEEN ANTIAMERICAN ALL THE TIME?NBB CHARLESTON WV

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SadStateOfAffairs — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:58:36 GMT

Whoops. You will need this link as well in order to connect the dots.....

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1980s/a/flight103.htm

Louis Farrakhan recently recived the Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright (Trinity United Church of Christ) lifetime achievement award. (2007)

Please let me know if any of this information is inaccurate. I want to know.

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NBB.CHARLESTON.WV — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:01:34 GMT

THE PIDE PIPER TALKS THE PEOPLE FOLLOW.NBB CHARLESTON WV

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Mike, Plano, Texas — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:06:04 GMT

Hillary will not win here in Texas. The grassroots support for Obama is overwhelming.

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Allen, CA — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:47:17 GMT

Obama uses Republicans as a tool but at the end he will cry that he has been a tool of Republican to beat Democrats

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Dan Martindale N. Pekin, Illinois — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:48:06 GMT

If I hear "Ready from day one" again, I am going to vomit. You heard Bill Texas! Put an end to this whining politician who can't figure out whether she is honored to be with Barack Obama, or she hates him. Texas, you owe us one! Make Hillary cry like the act in New Hampshire. Pathetic.

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rich,youngstown,ohio — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:13:22 GMT

OHIO DEFINATELY HAS HILLARYS BACK. ITS A SHAME HERE IN AMERICA THAT THE MEDIA HAS TO TEAR APART HILLARYS CAMPAIGN. THE HATE FOR HER IN THE MEDIA IS A SIN, IM HOPING AT LEAST SOME OF THESE HATERS GO TO CHURCH TO BE CLEANSED.

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Justin, San Antonio Tx — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:21:46 GMT

TEXAS = Hillary's BIG comeback!!!
TEXAS VOTE HILLARY!! KNOCK OBAMA OUT OF THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!

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Daniel, Sydney Australia — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:45:19 GMT

Why should Hillary bow out....coz she lost the last 11 primaries and caucaus??? Please, she has won the big states here, New York, Califonia, Florida (even though it doesnt count), New Hampshire, Nevada, New Jersey....all the big ones, and she will win Texas and Ohio...Obama has not one a a HUGE state....he has only won the little ones....so why back bow out now for....if she can and will win Texas and Ohio, i'm sure the superdelegates will see this and probably vote for her, as she has won the big main states....OBAMA IS A DREAMER, FUCKIN WAKE UP TO YOURSELVES PLEASE

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Trenton Sims — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:48:02 GMT

On SUNDAY??

OH No She Didn't.??

Sacreligious..? Atheist? Blasphemer?
SHAME ON YOU HOLLARY !!!
For Todays (SUNDAY) Sacrelege, blasphemy, and Atheism..
Mocking the Christian belief in Salvation.
Poking fun and sarcasm at Believing that Heaven can Open to those who believe. Laughing at the notion that there are Celestial Angelic Choirs in the Heaven, that those who would believe can hear. Laughing at Hope.. Laughing at God..!!!
Hillary..Can you say Moses?
Did he not part the Red Sea and free his people from the Pharoh?
Who are you Hillary Rodham to tell us all not to believe that all things are possible through our Lord Our God?
The Lord God would ever extend his ever redeeming, ever forgiving ever everlasting Love to Our Nation? To America and her United States Citizens??
Its dillusional On SUNDAY to think this could be possible ?? 2/24/08 One thing is certain..It won't be possible under your leadership. You are a non-believer.
I suppose the deceased Dallas Police Officers family should abandon any HOPE for his Salvation. His life was lost performing a difficult and demanding job too. There aint no God coming for him either. Right Hillary??
May God have mercy on your immortal soul Hillary Rodham.

SHAME ON YOU HILLARY RODHAM
The Lord works in mysterious ways....

And today [2/24/08]God exposed your true dark soul to the world. And In so doing, the Nation and the World will be better served.

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Adex Abis, Columbus, OH — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:22:53 GMT

Here comes again. Bill said "The people who need a president know she'd be the best," Does he mean the millions of people who voted for Obama do not know how to choose their president? Or, did he mean that they want a body guard rather not a resident. The Clintons, please, please, stop insulting the peoples' conscience.

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GTX Phoenix 13 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:30:18 GMT

I vain some political amateurs draw water in a sieve and they have a short memory what Clinton's family done for all Americans. Bill was the best President as economical policy on the last five decade. But some of "enemies" suffer by "memory vacuum"! They want to "sell" this country on an "international market" and to be controlled by Muslims, China and Russia. They targeting the American people to splodge through the mud...Finally, all this stupid communist propaganda will be failed. When the Oprah's millions of Dollars will be gone, all true Americans will wake up! Because our enemies want to bring a hornet's nest about one's ears !But I hope wouldn't be too late !!
But I am sure OHIO and TEXAS will make the difference ! PENN will put the final seal !!But Florida and Michigan will have the last audit signature ! If we'll fail on our desiderata we have to change on Plan B: vote for John McCain, a great American hero !! Amen !!

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Lilliana, San Antonio, Texas — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:32:45 GMT

You can tell from the hate and hysteria flung by the Obama disciples that this is not about issues or politics. The "Obamanation" (GAG) faint at his rallies, cheer when he sneezes and get their panties in a twist when others don't show the same adoration for their messaiah. There are many grown ups in Texas and we will vote for the candidate not the new pin up.

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Ace, Lynn Ma — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:38:34 GMT

If Bill is using the word fate then Obama will win because allof people who trusted Bill in 92 and 96 found out about his liying ways. We just don't need that in the white house ths time around. And we don't need a clinton part 2 like the Bushes part 2 I think this country needs Change and Obama is the way McCain is just what he is a warmonger who forgot about Vietnam. We have another one its called Iraq I guess people will never learn from what has happend in the past.

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Jake, Houston, United State of TEXAS — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:41:45 GMT

Most of us Texans are not impresses by the new kid with the smooth words. Like Ann Richards we like experienced, tough broads who don't hide from loud mouths. Texas ain't like the rest of the country. Y'all in the Obama fanclub: start your bawling now and keep the kool aid handy.

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chris — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:07:47 GMT

Is it just me or is Hillary getting extremely desperate? No need to lash out. It's time to say good by Hillary. Obama will unite and energize the country and only with the support of the majority of the American public he'll be able to make things happen. That's the key to his success.

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Joe Mabiala, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:26:00 GMT

I do read JFK, MArtin Luther King Jr., and many other civil right fathers who where there ahead of us in Obama. I do believe that we will not be able to change the course of the move of God in Him. Let us hold hands and support this God's sent for us.

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That Obama is Spooky! , Illinois — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:29:20 GMT

GO HILLARY! I am from Illinois and Obama scares me! His cult following is getting a bit spooky as well. I hope he don't start asking folks to start sacrificing themselves for him. People are going nuts over him like he is some second comming of Jesus, and he has DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING except dish out big lines of BS to people who are eagar to be lead around like sheep! I always wondered how somebody like that crazy David Koresh down there in Texas was able to get those people to follow him to there deaths. Well when you see a video of Obama blowing his nose and people are cheering about it....THAT IS SPOOKY STUFF!!! GOOD LORD YOU BETTER WIN HILLARY!!!! People need to get there heads out of fairy land, and recognize we are living in a real world with real problems. Sending some awesome used car salesman to run the country isn't cool!!!

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GTX Phoenix 13 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:38:39 GMT

Bill: TX will decide Hillary's fate

Anaheim, CA — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:42:49 GMT

I wish we could trust the Clintons to keep their word and bow out after Texas. But those "35 years of experience" have shown us that Honesty is not the Clintons' strong suit. More than half of America has said they will NEVER vote for Ms. Clinton, and that number is growing daily. Mark my words, without Obama, Dems will never win the presidency.
Hillary flunked the bar exam twice and Bill has been disbarred after being only the 2nd president in history ever to be impeached. Even Nixon wasn't impeached.
It is because of the Clintons that Gore lost. Al Gore will straighten this out at the convention and give the nomination to the candidate who has the most states, delegates and votes---Obama!

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brandy boise idaho — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:49:30 GMT

go hillary id rather have you than obama i know you have exprience and my whole family is driving for you it is time for a slight change maybe a 2 for the price of 1 president

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jeanne mear, dallas, tx — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:56:45 GMT

I proudly support and will vote for Senator Hillary Clinton as our next President. The Clinton years were good to my family and community, I stood then for President Bill Clinton and his family. It does not matter what others say, do what you know in your heart and head is right! Hillary Clinton has always stood up to answer the tough questions, has an actual plan of action, and has the experience to back it up. I have a deep respect for this remarkable woman!

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Tina, Houston, TX — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:12:36 GMT

This is probably the wisest thing Bill Clinton has said throughout the whole campaign. However, the momentum is building against Hillary: http://acropolisreview.com/2008/02/endorsements-of-barack-obama.html

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judith mcmasters — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:28:28 GMT

I vote for obama-
I think obama needs to change his health care plan.
and help people in need of losing their homes.
I hope for a good change in america and I hope obama will deliver as promise..please dont let us down obama.

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Betty Kentucky — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:10:13 GMT

Bill Clinton had an escort officer die in a motorcade when he was president and he thinks something happen to him??? Man, a Texas-size hat wouldn't fit over that noggin.' I don't mind Hillary too much, but Bill has got to go.

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Brydon, Dallas, TX — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:23:40 GMT

Obama criticize Hillary for voting in favor of the Iraq resolution. Many people still haven't realized that Obama was a junior senator for Illinois when this vote was passed in the United States Senate. Obama wasn't even able to vote on this. He wasn't even in the US Senate then. Easy to say that he would've voted against it. Easy to criticize Hillary now. Obama's voting record in the US Senate now shows him voting 98% of the time with his fellow democrats. The other 2% of the time he just doesn't vote. Ironic how the people who Obama has accepted their endorsement (Kerry & Kennedy) also voted in favor of the Iraq resolution. That's ok! Obama loves to target the new college students, because many have just turned 18, haven't ever voted before, and are less experienced, or old enough to appreciate the good ol'days of the Clintons, and how well-respected, and prosperous our country was. Take it from the majority of the elderly, mature and experienced, who vote for Clinton. They know what politics are about. They know how important experience is! This man is voting for Hillary. Oh ya, it amazes me to see the anger, hate and ignorance that comes from some of the Obama supporters. Go to Hillary's blogs, and surround yourself with real unity! Obama wants to reach across the aisle and work with everyone? He blew off Hillary at the State of the Union address, while Hillary reached out to him. Is that already an example how he plans on "change"? How will he then deal with the Republicans? Hillary even reached out to him again in the recent Texas debate. She is the right person for the job! God bless America. Let's pray to God that our democratic party can be united. The way the Obama supporters are bashing Hillary is no way uniting our people. We need to focus on McCain.

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living in the real world — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:41:26 GMT

It kind of disgusts me that the Obamaheads on this blog are constantly telling Hillary to get out. Seeing as she's only about two percent behind in both popular votes and pledged delegates. Why didn't BO get out when he was 20 points behind? Would have saved a lot of money! If BO were one or two points behind, I guarantee you BO supporters would be clamoring for him to stay in the race. Don't be such hypocrits. No matter what spin MSNBC wants to put on it, it's still a tight race. She had a big state strategy from the beginning. BO had a strategy to run around and win all those small red state caucuses. In the next few weeks we'll find out which was a better plan. In the meantime, shut your pie holes with the criticism. She has every right to stay in this race as long as she wants. And guess what, try imagining the Republicans quitting and going home. It ain't gonna happen. If he's the nominee, they'll rip him apart right up until election day, and it won't stop then. How in the world do you think this "most liberal senator" is ever going to find a middle ground with the conservative right. Sorry, but BO was wrong. Many of you are delusional. We're having our little democratic/independent love fest, but when the general election starts, you can forget about us all singing kumbaya together. AINT GONNA HAPPEN

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Maria Isabel — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:53:47 GMT

Voters in Ohio and Texas will compare the records and see Obamas arguments against Hillary: Iraq, NAFTA, I don't know what he talks about. I'm very clear that she did not have anything to do with it.

We need experience, experience matters. We need universal health care once and for all. We need great economic times like in the 90s and a balance budget. We need Hillary.

Hillary 08, otherwise McCain 08.

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Matt, Eastern Washington — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:54:02 GMT

Are we still living in America? The free United States of America? The one where you have to get up every morning and work hard for a days pay and at the end of that same day you can sit down with your family and watch a baseball game on the tv? Because with the election of either of these two candidates that America will be lost. Just listen to their own words. They are promising to give more of our money to our lasiest neighbors and to usher my America into a socialistic dream world. I would like a third party candidate to appear that will #1 Protect America from others that would seek to harm her. #2 Protect my Constitutional rights (which were what we were supposed to be given to us by the founding fathers of this nation). #3 Have even a slight concept of what most Americans think of the country or what it needs. I really don't care for any of the three current contenders. Just give me someone Dem. or Rep. that speaks to me and wont give all that I have worked for to someone else. Let there record and there dialog on how they would handle actual events. GET SPECIFIC!!! All of them need to quit talking in platitudes and tell me why they should get my vote; or yours.

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mm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:36:42 GMT

John Kerry is in Galvalstone, Texas holding town hall meetings and answering questions from his personal knowledge base and packaging the answers as Obama thinks and Obama said. Ehmm where is Obama to answer those tough questions, may we ask or he is not versed enough to have honest answers without reminding us that change without substance is in the air. If we remember correctly, the last time we had a novice president who relied on other people's brains was 7 years ago. It took 71/2 years of on the job training before we could see a flicker of comprehension of presidential governance in him. Is this the chance America wants to take again even in the face of the collosal damage that has been caused by the current one. People stop and think! We want someone with solutions to our problems. Don't be fooled by the frivolous self serving media. Hear the candidates talk about the issues and their solutions. Judge them by their command and understanding of both the problems and the solutions and measure their passion to get our immediate problems solved. Wake up people! Take a good look at Hillary's solutions and compare. Be realistic. We have the power to make a candidate electable, don't let the media fool you with their constant forecast of doom for one candidate in preference for the other. Remember, the future of this country is in your hands and in your voting power. Also examine the quality of votes earned by each candidate. Does Obama have more votes simply because republican protest votes were casted for him against Hillary in most of these primary elections?. Doesn't that make you weary knowing that such votes will not come through in November since they are bound to return to their republican base? Doesn't that make you think that the votes received by Hillary are more valid, more reflective of a competitive process and more reliable? Think people! Think! Don’t let the media and their pundits fool you!

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mm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:38:16 GMT

Hillary will win Texas, OHio and beyond!

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mm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:45:31 GMT

Stop your lies about your rules Chuck Todd et al. How come you posted a three page lie on history about Hillary and Bill by NJH, NJ(above) if truly your rules for posting comments are as stated above. There is certainly no justice for Hillary on this blog or on MSNBC.

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rusty shackelford — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:02 GMT

i think all of you need to take a reallity break. if you think this novice senator with training wheels or the gung ho az. senator is the answer to all of your problems. we will see if you have the same feelings when your sons and daughters die in some god forsaken desert or the country ends up in gridlock because we all know that none of the lobbyist are going to decide to leave washington because the dreamer gets in the white house. come on people get real. it will be biss. as usual. that is the way things get done like it or not nothing is going to change so wake up and smell the coffee before your children pay the ultimate price. texas has already sent a real winner to wash. for us think long and hard about what you are really doing!!!!!!!!!!

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Mm — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:12:11 GMT

Changeishere, Dallas, Texas as stated above, may I remind you that game is over for you and your deceptive self serving Obama and his wife Michell. Shame on you because I know that you are a black person just like we are. You have allowed oration to overcome your sense of reasoning and cognitive thinking. Even though, you are neck deep in your problems you have decided to play the self serving card of reverse racism in this political process and I am glad that the first sign of it is happening right here and right now and boomeranging in your face as clearly seen in the Smiley case. He fooled you with the oration of change, borrowing words without acknowledgement and got you running to the polls. Now you are no longer the sought after PRIZE, so he has no obligation to answer Mr Smiley. He is running after the Hispanic vote and the white vote and suddenly you have become greatly DIMINISHED in importance. So ask yourself, who is more of a brother? The Obamas or the Clintons?
As for Hillary winning Texas, that will surely happen. As America begins to know the REAL Obama, the process will begin to sort out itself. Also, Ralph Nader is in the mix now. Let the real discourse begin. Game is over! The phase of soft ball politics is over. Hillary has the God giving right to defend her self if her record is being tarnished by a self serving politician and his surrogates.It is an unfair attack on her record and she has the right to defend it as rigorous as she can. Her civility must not be taken for granted or trampled upon! GOT that RIGHT!

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Carolyn Robbins, Tn — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:27:57 GMT

We DO NOT need a muslin in the White House. Our men and women are fighting the muslin for our freedom. Do you people want to be controlled by the muslin or do you want to continue to live in a free Country? GOD BLESS AMERICA

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scaredbutready — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:34:29 GMT

It's over. The Anti-Christ is coming to power. There is nothing that you, I, Hillary or McCain can do about it.

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april lopez miami fl — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:54:41 GMT

please be fair to Hillary the reason why my daughter finished her college is because of what Pres, Clinton program during his term thank you Sir. God bless you I hope to God that he will bring the right person in the ( White House) i mean white house and also help people to get health insurance not food stamp, so vote for Hillary she the best in the ( White House)

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Rollin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:40:52 GMT

There was another Presidential candidate who was a lawyer, served 8 years in the Illinois legislature and one term in Congress. He was close to Obama's age and he too ran for President at a time when the United States faced the crisis of war. His candidacy was also grounded in the idea of fundamental change.

His name was Abraham Lincoln and you can go visit his likeness at the Lincoln Monument. His is often considered one of the greatest, if not the best, Presidencies that this country has had.

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Frank Conour Prairie Creek, Indiana — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:58:06 GMT

#1 We have had enough of Clinton Politics
#2 We have had enough negative campaigning
#3 It is time for Hillary and Bill to realize self interests are not the best interest of the Country

Go Obama We are with you all the way

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KatieK., Minneapolis — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:20 GMT

If Hillary's complete mismanagement of her campaign is any indication of her readiness Day 1, we are in trouble. It portends many of the insider inadequacies reflective of our current administration....inept advisors, stubborn loyalties, poor decisions, and overspending. Her flaunting of 35 years of experience is ridiculous and includes failed healthcare reform and unacceptable judgment (and subsequent failure to admit such) with respect to authorize the war in Iraq. She has no political courage...her decisions reflect political expediency. It's time to end to the Bush-Clinton dynasty. We desperately need new leadership. Her recent antics to sling mud to see what sticks is unfortunate and unbecoming. She speaks from both sides of her mouth claiming plagiarism in the same debate that she invokes it. Her little moment at the end of Thursday's debate came right of Senator Edward's play book nearly verbatim. She does not set an example that I would hold up to my young daughters.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:12:46 GMT

Texas will decide Hillary's fate only if she loses. If she wins, even if she wins big, she only takes a first step toward cutting Obama's lead in pledged delegates.

Bill wants this to be a winner take all event. It isn't. Its a contest Hillary has to win big just to maintain a mathematical possibility. Its a contest Obama can afford to lose badly.

Same for Ohio.

And given that Obama is running well in Texas, and seems to have the inside track on delegates because of where each has support (Obama could lose the popular vote and still win the delegate race in Texas), and polls have Ohio down to single digits, its not looking good for Clinton.

Thus we're seeing more and more calls for Hillary to step down. A new one today in Newsweek, and in the Washington Post we have Novak wondering who can "bell the cat" (a phrase for who among the Republicans could be the one to tell Nixon time was up).

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Alan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:00:52 GMT

"If Hillary isn't nominated, I'll vote for Nader. I don't need no freakin' issues to help me determine that. I don't care about a right wing Supreme Court or an endless tragic war. I'll vote for Nader." We all need to give Hillary some credit. She certainly has corralled up a significant majority of the uneducated vote.

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Russ Elba, NY — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:01:56 GMT

Maybe not for the country's sake, but at least a few people are desperately hoping Senator Clinton does well enough to continue fund raising.

Small Vendors Feel Pinch of Clinton’s Money Troubles

It was just $2,492.63, a pittance, really, alongside million-dollar television buys and direct mail drops.

But with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination enduring a rough patch, Peter Semetis, the owner of a deli and catering business in Lower Manhattan, had been following the news and growing increasingly worried that he was not going to be paid for the assorted breakfast trays, coffee, tea and orange juice he had provided the campaign for an event in mid-December.

“I’m afraid of her dropping out of the campaign and me becoming a casualty,” Mr. Semetis said.

So on Thursday, he went to small claims court and filed suit. Mr. Semetis, 53, said he was hardly a political pundit but like others across the country, he had become caught up in the election in the last year and was able to offer some analysis. “There is potential for her to lose Texas,” he said — an assessment not at odds with the polls — “which would pretty much force her to quit.”

Mr. Semetis, however, is not the only one who has been having trouble lately collecting money from the Clinton campaign. The Hotel Ottumwa, a family-owned hotel in Ottumwa, Iowa, played host to an event attended by former President Bill Clinton on New Year’s Eve for several hundred people and had been trying for almost a month and a half to get paid.

The hotel had initially asked for payment of the $9,125 bill up front but kept being put off. But the owners figured that if any political campaign was good for it, Mrs. Clinton’s would be.

“People were a little more comfortable with Clinton because they’ve got money,” said Kay Whittington, one of the hotel owners.

Last week, the owners heard about an item on the local news about a Des Moines cleaning company, Top Job Services Cleaning, which had been trying unsuccessfully to recoup $7,500 from the Clinton campaign.

Hotel Ottumwa’s owners contacted the television station, which broadcast the hotel’s story right away. Both businesses were paid last week.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/23/nyregion/23owe.html?_r=1&ref=politics&oref=slogin