Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:28:33 GMT

Good to hear, although endorsements never meant much to me. Still it's a boost for the right person, I think.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Pat, Boston, MA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:34:39 GMT

Senator Dodd's remarks are similar to the remarks I would like to see Senator Clinton make soon.

Barack Obama's message is already having a huge effect in this country for those who really want to move ahead.

It's refreshing to finally see people speak up about patriotism and WHAT IT REALLY REFLECTS.

Eight years of mean spirited, fear mongering lies is not akin to being patriotic.

Only ignorant, stupid, close minded people believe that. The White House, Congress and our media is full of people like that, unfortunately.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Ron, TX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:35:03 GMT

Dodd and Biden were the REAL experience candidates. Hillary's "experience" pales in comparison to these two statesmen.

Thank you, Dodd, for your nod of support! Obama is ready to GET IT RIGHT on day one!

OBAMA '08!

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Gretchen, Snohomish WA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Classy

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Patty, sd, ca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:38:16 GMT

Obama is not going to win a general Election. I think its too late the party is already divided.

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Kym — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:39:50 GMT

Good job Dodd!!! Thanks a bunch!!

Obama 08

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Patrick, Detroit, MI — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:43:03 GMT

If you lose 11 in a row, most of the party is for the competition and you're down in the polls, what then does it take to convince you maybe this is over?

Experience + Stubborness = Bush: Not Change

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Amy B Portland, ME — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:30 GMT

Whatever happened on the John Edwards endorsement watch?

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Texas All The Way — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:43 GMT

Obama campaign is out there PAYING EVERYONE AND anyone TO endorse him, especially today after THE Farrakhan endorsement of Obama hit the press yesterday. This is just a way to take people minds off of the Farrakhan issues that WILL COME BACK TO HUNT Obama during the General Election which Obama WILL NOT WIN.

Everyone should get used to saying: President McCain because the Democratic Party will NEVER RECOVER FROM THIS.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Patrick, Indianapolis — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:48:42 GMT

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

John, Morgan Hill, California — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:49:12 GMT

Well said Senator Dodd, it is indeed time to unify the party behind the most engaging candidate in decades and move forward to both win in November and to remake both political style and political results.

Perhaps the most important part of Obama's message is being ignored at the moment, but it is still the case that in the end it is the people of this country which both need to set things on a right course in their own individual spheres of influence and force the politicians in Washington to do the right things.

Surely by now everyone who cares knows that the people are not only unhappy with George Bush, but also with the point-scoring, scare-mongering politics of division, fear, anger and loathing which one cannot help but associate the Clintons with. Hillary's "Shame on You" tirade of this past Saturday should make that clear.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

iowan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:49:36 GMT

HRC is getting in dangerous territory with her shrill 'take off' on 'celestial choirs', if you've seen the video. It does not do her any good and is insulting to the millions who have voted for Obama. Reeks much of the melting wicked witch; time for the flying monkeys. She should spare herself (and us) the indignity.

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Phred, NH — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:50:07 GMT

Dang, but it just seems like when anyone/everyone endorses Mr Obama the veepstakes always comes up, and the endorser says "no". Maybe Joe Biden when he endorses Mr Obama will give a big "hell yeah" to being the veep. Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Kim, Pasadena, CA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:51:25 GMT

Senator Obama will win the general election because for the first time in years (my adult lifetime I can dare say) a candidate is running to be President of the United States who has the courage to ask the American People to get involved, to hold him accountable and to stay engaged even after the voting is finished. Of course, the candidate of which I speak is Senator Obama as Senator Dodd acknowledged with gravitas and dignitas today.

Yes we can! Obama '08.

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Jeff, Portland, OR — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:52:41 GMT

It's nice to hear a candidate acknowledge that himself and his campaign may get a little hot under the collar at times and that it's the candidates responsibility to communicate to his staffers what tone he expects from them. That's leadership when you hold yourself and your people accountable.

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John, Los Angeles — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:52:58 GMT

Does Dodd's endorsement change the dynamic? How does Hillary respond? I think the debate may shed some light.

Who is the real Hillary? The New Hampshire candidate who came back because we could relate to her? Or, the fire breathing, Anti-GOP, attack dog who has been ripping into Obama as of late?

I think that Hillary goes nuclear tonight. If she thought she had another presidential campaign in the future, she might hold back, but if this is her last hurrah, then blow up the stage and let the convention sort it out.

I almost want see her go negative on McCain try to turn his strengths into weaknesses ala Obama's speaking ability. Perhaps she could swiftboat McCain's military record, attack McCain's martial fidelity, and his role as a member of the Keating five. Given how negative she is willing to go on Obama, a Clinton-McCain contest would be even more filthy.

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Andre Kaz — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:53:09 GMT

Smell the coffee clintonites. Hillary is lazy, mean, and self-serving. When she speaks--it's all about her. When Obama speaks--it's all babout the American People.

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.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:53:19 GMT

Patty, Obama still has a much better chance at beating McCain than Clinton does. Cross-over appeal. In any case McCain's real strength is on defense, and I think folks are a little tired of how much emphasis the Republicans have given it.

It will take another terrorist attack on U.S. soil to get the nation frightened enough to prioritize defense and security over all else.

http://www.nationalscold.com

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:53:36 GMT

Patty from SD, CA---Don't you want the democrats to win? It's not too late. How are we divided?

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

AJ, IL — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:54:49 GMT

Way to go Dodd! Obama gets endorsed by Sen. Dodd (a superdelegate) and Hillary gets a video call from Ellen DeGeneres. Doesn't Hillary know that Republicans and Independents are allowed to vote Democrat in the Texas primary/caucus? Having the most well-known American lesbian endorse/support you just gives more conservative-Democratic leaning Independents reason to vote Obama as well as some anti-gay Republicans. What is Hillary and her campaign thinking?

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Diamond — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:55:11 GMT

If experience was everything, this grey-haired man, not Hillary Clinton, would've been the one debating today.

THANK YOU, SENATOR DODD!

BTW, Patty, it is lunacy to suggest that Obama cannot win a general election when EVERY RELIABLE POLL IN AMERICA HAS HIM BEATING MCCAIN IN BLUE STATES, PUPRPLE STATES AND RED STATES LIKE VIRGINIA. Not so for Clinton.

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Wahington DC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:59:55 GMT

Glad to see the elder statesmen appear to begin to coalesce around a candidate, and even gladder to see that it is Obama. Now if others would do the same, maybe we can begin to focus our sttention aroung November and McCain

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Bonnie — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:00:17 GMT

Chris Dodd would make a great Vice President. Older, experienced veteran. I also understand he served in the Peace Corp. Obama/Dodd 2008

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John, MI — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:00:44 GMT

Don't Worry, Be Happy, Vote Republican!

This endorsement should seal up the nomination for obama....she can't win texas or ohio, although she won't lose by much (unfortunatly) but these endorsements mean nothing come november....

McCain/Romney 08! You have your experienced war veteran to lead and protect the country, and an economic genius taking care of the economy...works for everyone!

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Terence OMalley, Winchester KY — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:01:08 GMT

Hilary's mocking of the Obama message of hope 'the skies will open, the choirs will sing...' and her husband's conduct in South Carolina and recently in Ohio have shown the Clintons are willing to do or say anything to win.

At the beginning of the campaign, while I supported Obama, I ould have voted for Hilary if she were the nominee-no longer!

If somehow the Clinton machine thwarts the clear will of the majority, and since I couldn't in good conscience vote for McCain, come November, I'll sit it out!

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TEC-spring-TX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:01:08 GMT

Everyone has to wonder, if McCain wins if there will be a moment in the future, when he walks into the room and is introduced as Mr President and his response is " The president is here?" or " Is Bill or George here". Should he be examined and cleared for Alhemizers?

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:01:10 GMT

The party is already divided because of people like Patty in SD and J Merle Stanley in NY. These two wacko nut jobs are why the Dems are fractured. Not to mention Hillary "Cybal" Clinton and her ability to destroy the party!

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LOL!!! I didn't know I had that much influence.

Sorry if me refusing to join the cult makes people mad.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

Wahington DC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:03:16 GMT

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Joe — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:11:26 GMT

Chris Dodd is saying all you people that havent voted dont matter. He has decided that all should be for Obama. Well if you want unity lets show them unity. Get everyone you know to vote Hillary!!!!!If someone needs a ride give it. If they need a sitter than arrange takeing turns to vote and to watch the kids.Who do these people Dodd who never won the race for pres. and Obama (no one dare dispute my greatness and purity)These people are going to tell us its over >>>>No Way!!!! Come on people lets show them Vote Hillary!!!!!I am a white man ,going to vote Hillary and proud of it!!!!!

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Wahington DC — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:11:35 GMT

A Obama/Biden ticket would be pretty sweet

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

JohnnyU, WA State — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:11:58 GMT

iowan said: "HRC is getting in dangerous territory with her shrill 'take off' on 'celestial choirs', if you've seen the video. It does not do her any good and is insulting to the millions who have voted for Obama....." I absolutlely agree, in fact, it insults even her own supporters, when she incites them to laugh along with her ridicule.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:12:08 GMT

Trying out for quarterback? What a crock! I can't believe he used a football reference instead of saying he was trying out for center midfield. I'm very dissapointed in Sen Obama. I may just take my ball and go home!

Oh well. If Sen Dodd can see past his differences with Obama, I guess I'll stay on board, too.

Go Obama!

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Kira, Utah — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:15:47 GMT

Ron, Kim and Phred- well said, I agree. I personally would love to see an Obama/Biden ticket. Biden could provide the "lifetime of experience" while Obama has the vision, passion, and fresh outlook this country desperately needs.

Patty and Texas- just out of curiosity, do you two ever look at the polls? Obama beats everyone in the head to heads from nearly every source and has for months. He nearly always beats McCain. Sure, there are some dems that will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination, but from what I've heard/read/observed, a lot more moderates, independents, and some republicans are going to vote for Obama rather than McCain because of his character and lack of war mongering and anger.

Watch and see. I predict that if Obama claims the dem nomination, he'll win the presidency. That would be fantastic.

Dodd cites Obama's 'vision to lead'

john, bklyn,ny — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:16:03 GMT

As an Obama supporter Im glad to see him acknowledge that at times he and his staff have also made mistakes in their tone. Im sure he will make mistakes in the future as well, glad to see that he has the class to be able to admit it.