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Bee — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:22:18 GMT

Any other news?

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Scott — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:27:12 GMT

Facts and the truth are only inconveniences to the Clintons.

I mean after all, why let facts get in the way when you can spin and smear instead? Bush has shown you can go an entire two terms ignoring facts. Senator Clinton consistently demonstrates she's willing to do the same.

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adam/NYC — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:33:25 GMT

For anyone who thinks Obama isn’t “tuff “ enough:

Just look at this week.

It started with a jab at his race of all things with that picture the Clinton Campaign sent out. Tuesday, Hillary tried everything and anything in the debate and he came out the winner. Then a McCain supporter tried to raise Xenophobia because of his name. The rest of the week he’s fighting a three front battle with Hillary Clinton, George W Bush, and John McCain over foreign policy.

And what’s the result? Obama is in a better position today than when the week started. How many politicians do you know that could do that?

Politicians, pundits, strategists can’t figure out why nothing “sticks” to Obama. I’ll tell them why. He has the ultimate trump card; INTEGRITY.

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stanley jones — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:39:12 GMT

And yet, no mention of the Dims splitting their party in two with a very negative campaign by both Hill and Bar. McCain, and his VP choice, will be campaigning all summer while Clinton and Barack are still arguing. Also, no mention in the article of how liberal both Hillary and Barack are. Pretty hard to win the presidency without the middle.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:40:08 GMT

Hillary is quoted above saying: "My opponent only wants your children to have health insurance," ...wow, the health insurance issue is supposed to be her strong point yet she feels compelled to resort to that kind of mis-statement, no wonder superdelegates are moving away from her. She's really hurting herself by continuing this way.

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Mark Samuels — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:43:49 GMT

HUSSEIN Obama is going down. He's already down in the polls to McCain and losing Florida by double-digits.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:45:37 GMT

George W Bush is more than a little concerned at the idea of an Obama Presidency. An honest man in the WhiteHouse with a thorough working knowledge of and respect for the Constitution....uh oh George, feeling not quite so smug?

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crat3 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:50:28 GMT

Hillary Clinton is talking the truth about Obama's healthcare promise - there is no smear in that. Obviously, the Obama cult hates the truth because it reveals cult leader Obama is all about empty, lying rhetoric.

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Sigmund Freud — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:51:58 GMT

Mark Samuels said: "HUSSEIN Obama is going down"...wow that's briliant Mark, think of it yourself? You need counseling for your irrational fears. Who taught you that hate & fear? Please look in the mirror and ask yourself why you are so hateful.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:54:24 GMT

To imply that Obama doesn't want adults to have heath care is ridiculous.

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Stephen — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:54:59 GMT

HUSSEIN Obama is hateful. He hangs around with anti-American, anti-semetic bigots. Obama is also one of the most corrupt politicians in the country. Aske him about Rezko.

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High On Change — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:55:46 GMT

My favorite Seinfeld episode was when George's life dramatically improved once he began to do the opposite of what he would normally do. That's the way I look at this election. I hope the Republicans do everything possible to show how opposite Obama is from them. Everytime we see McCain, or better yet, Bush condescendingly deride Obama's ideas on foreign policy, diplomacy and leadership, it just serves to highlight what bumbling idiots have been in charge fot the last eight years.

In my opinion its about time we got off the Bush/McCain road to hell and charted a new course. A hard left is fine with me. Hey, it's the opposite!

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Fear Hussein — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:00:14 GMT

I am voting for McCain because I fear Obama's "change" for my daughters. He will bring Sharia law to America

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chuck, richmond, tx -- where Obama seals the deal — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:01:59 GMT

Does McCain or Hillary really want voters to believe that they won't strike the Taliban in Pakistan or anywhere else if needed? McCain will strike anyone at any time for any reason...anyone EXCEPT the Taliban in Pakistan? He'll fight a war in Iraq, he'll start one w/ Iran, but he won't strike the Taliban in Pakistan? Either he's incredibly stupid or incredibly disingenuous. Hillary, we know, isn't stupid.

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Stacy, Virginia — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:11:33 GMT

McCain.....Is a Walmart somewhere missing their "greeter"?

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Rich Dem — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:13:19 GMT

I am a wealthy Democrat. I voted for Clinton in the past. I am for Obama this election cycle. I do not have any qualms with HRC nor BHO. I pose two questions to any potential defecting Dems, Indies, or R's. I will do well with the Bush tax cuts, will you? Furthermore, do you really want to be stuck in Iraq for 100 years more?

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Susan — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:23:10 GMT

Do we really want an Islamist like Obama to head America? Talk about letting the enemy within our gates.
I am disgusted by Obama's hatred of white Americans and of our military veterans. He is vile.

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:36:15 GMT

Susan, you're ridiculous. Obama rarely mentions race and he doesn't hate white americans. Half of his family is white.

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High On Change — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:38:39 GMT

Folks like Susan belong in a rubber room. They are totally detached from reality.

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:43:20 GMT

BARAC is the name of a famous Hebrew warrior. Debora is the strong woman, profetess, and leader who gave him direction. It's in the book of Judges of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. I am happy for the continued Dem compaign. It keeps our two strong persons, Hillary and Barack, bringing the headlines of the ineptitude of the Republican leadership to the attention of all. And, both are leaders who are calling for change. We cannot continue along the conservative line of thinking. We must think boldly and call the nation to change. We must meet new challenges. Thanks to Hillary and Barac(k) we have a chance to do that. Go Democrats. Get the country moving. Reposition our greatness in the world, and not just a military greatness. Get the budget back under control. Protect the common good of all citizens. Educate the young. Strengthen our relations with our neighbors on our street and on our boarders. The "common good." A phrase hardly known or talked about anymore. Too bad it is not a campaign message and measure of our greatness. Democrats....unite! Vote for Hillary or Barack but, vote Democrat. We cannot afford John McCain and a retreat into the past. McCain hauled out Jim Baker. It's his style of foreign policy that got us into so much trouble before. Everytime McCain brings out another old fart (even older than I am)it should be a clear sign to all that he is rooted in and suffering from a conservatism that cannot see into the future with open eyes. He cannot find a new direction.

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Judi, Pueblo, CO — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:56:49 GMT

Goodness, Susan, I'm afraid you are misinformed about Senator Obama. He helped make sure our veterans didn't have to pay for food and phone calls while patients at Walter Reed, for example. Factual information abounds if you are actually interested in it.

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JUMPING,Bridgeport,NE. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:19:25 GMT

FARRAKHAN: STICK WITH OBAMA
REPUBLICANS WILL BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN IF OBAMA GETS NOMINATION.
FACT NOT FICTION
I AND MANY OTHERS WILL NEVER FOLLOW A MAN WHO WAVIERED ON DENOUNING FARRAKHAN. THE NEXT WAS WAY TO LATE. IT MADE MANY FEEL THAT HE NEEDED TO MAKE A PHONE CALL TO EXPLAIN WHY HE WAS GOING TO SAY MORE.
WAKE UP....

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nuanced — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:27:07 GMT

"(Nuance is usually a weak defense in political campaigns.)"

Hey!! I resent that. Bush saying he doesn't do nuance is a strong defense.

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:28:03 GMT

Susan-Your stupity and VILE rascist thought process is crystal clear. Islam is not the enemy. Corporate fascism is more scary. The Shrub's buddy is the Saudi royal family with their schools that teach hatred towards Americans. 911 terrorists were Saudi's. Stop watching fox news!

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Who's Sane Now — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:31:38 GMT

Read the above comments and it is abundantly clear that the election comes down to fear versus hope.

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John — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:37:30 GMT

Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, most electable candidate in the race. Her credentials are second to none. Obama is unknown, untested, and unqualified. A vote for Obama now is a vote for McCain in November. Obama is unelectable in November. When the media adulation ends (and it will) Obama will be burnt toast. The corporate owned media will see to that. Hillary is tough, she's been beaten down by the media, attacked 24/7 and yet she still stands strong.

Hillary has proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for Dems in November. Ohio loves Hillary and you can't win the Presidency without winning Ohio. Hillary is the superior candidate.

V O T E S M A R T ! V O T E H I L L A R Y !

My fellow Dems, don't be duped by the corporate owned media promotion of Obama (it's temporary, they'll turn on him and prove him unelectable) they are working with their republican pals to bring down Hillary. The GOP is urging their republican voters across the nation (pushing REALLY hard in Texas) to "do their duty" and vote for Obama now and McCain in November. In Texas, you have to vote "twice" voting in a primary earlier in the day and "caucussing later in the day" It's a crazy, unfair system. The Republicans can so easly exploit it and they are trying mightily to scue the vote in Texas to Obama. I believe, however, that the real Dem voters are smart and will turn out in droves for Hillary.

GO HILLARY!!!!

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sick — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:06:10 GMT

I have noticed that a fair amount of you have been attacking 'Susan,' and with good reason, but the most erroneous thing that she stated has not even been addressed: Obama is NOT a Muslim. I'm not saying that being a Muslim is a bad thing, but people need to stop being so easily mislead. There are far too many sheep out there, wake up and look for alternative news outlets, not just the corporate media. Before you make a remark, be sure it is not asinine and completely FALSE. thank you./

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Mama for Obama, Keller Texas — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:12:27 GMT

Everytime I see someone try to invoke fear with they use of Baracks beautiful middle name.....I simply go and find 5 unregistered voters and get them ready for November. If everyone that blogs would take the time to find someoen that isnt registered, educate them, and even if they dont vote yourway...they might...we can combat the idiots out there that use fear-mongering tactics.

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JOHN chicago, il — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:19:38 GMT

ONLY ONE CAN BRING THIS COUNTRY TO THE RIGHT PLACE:
H I L L A R Y C L I N T O N

STOP THE GENDER ISSUE, STOP BEING CONTROLED BY THE MEDIA AND THE MACHO ISSUE, VOTE HILLARY CLINTON

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JOHN chicago, il — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:20:12 GMT

IF YOU THINK TO VOTE FOR OBAMA...i really hope you can look beyond the nice speech and the "inspirational" "momentum" he is having. brother, Obama is not ready to be president. yes, the media is pushing for him, only for one reason, to get ready of clinton, but guess what? when the general election come, tehy will laugh at him, they are going to detroy him, becasue his record is pool, notihng to show up, nothing that he can really compite with Mccain. brother, if you see and analize his speech, it is jsut word, nice words, very likeable guy, but no specific plan. just look what he did durign the election, in many questions, he jsut said, "Hillary is right". why? for one signle reason, when the person dont have a understanding of something, usually go by what the other person said, to avoind confrontation and avoid that the other person find out that tehy dont know.
It is great, he is AA, nice, young, likeable, but it doesnt make the persona good president. jsut think who has more experience, better plan, more prepare? that is why republican is pushing for Obama, becasue it will be easier to win agaisnt him.
one more thing, dont beleif on those reports, that obama can beat Mccain, you never know who really answer those question, may be republican, trying to encourage him to keep going... but.. hey, is your choice, jsut hope that for the safe of this country, we dont bring another bush to the white house.

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jackapug kingston pa — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:25:12 GMT

I would really like to know why Americans are voting for a man that kived in a Moslem country with his mother and father both practicing the religion, when we have a capable women running that is a true American. Is his both parents American citizens. I am a Republican and would vote for Clinton but not Obama. The only reason people are voting for him is because he talks in circles and does not state his intentions to me he is only a good speaker and that excites the people

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jackapug kingston pa — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:26:46 GMT

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Mike, Sacramento, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:36:26 GMT

When Barack speaks, if you all would listen, you hear the underpinnings of some of his most important work. He speaks to all Americans and professes a message of lifting America up beyond the pettiness and vileness currently stewing in DC. This is his message and it goes beyond hope. His work in government reflect what he talks. He walks his talk. He is the author of the toughest ethics reform to date and hasn't taken a dime of PAC or lobbyist money. He will owe his Presidency to us American and not to Corporations. Do you all realize how huge that is and how much power money has in DC? He has shown the integrity to walk his talk and those who are interested enough to look beyond the rhetoric have been shocked. Here is a politician you can respect and admire at all level. How amazing. He demonstrates an integrity beyond any other politician I have ever looked into and has my vote. Please read between the lines and beyond the pundits.
G O O B A M A --- We need you.

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Mike, Sacramento, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:40:50 GMT

Actually McCain wasn't born in America and may not be able to be President. I have heard he was born in another country. And Obama is Christian, not Muslim. You all are brainwashed by the pundits. You can look beyond that or maybe you cannot. I have to wonder if it maybe easier for some people to grab onto some kind of Muslim propaganda than look to at their own subconscious racist tendencies. It must be very difficult to deal with the fact that you may be a racist bigot. I can't imagine that would make you feel good about yourself.

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Crystal Kean, Detroit MI — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:28:25 GMT

We know hispanics are voting for Clinton and blacks are voting for Obama. Who are muslims voting for?

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FRANCESCA, ALEXANDRIA, VA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:29:52 GMT

AT LEAST HILLARY HAS BEEN ABLE TO JUNGLE BETWEEN BEING A NEW-YORK SENATOR AND AND WORKING TOWARDS BECOMING A DEM. NOMINEE. OBAMA AS A CHAIRMAN OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE IN EU AFFAIR HAS LEFT OUR MILITARY AND NATO TO DIED IN THE DESERT OF AFGANISTAN WITHOUT EVEN ORGANIZING A HEARING ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE WAR IN AFGANISTAN BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN SO BUSY TRYING TO WIN THE NOMINATION. 4 YEARS OF OBAMA IN THE WHITE HOUSE WILL BE 4 YEARS OF WORKING TOWARS HIS RE-ELECTION. AMERICA IS NOT HIS PRIORITY. WINNING AN ELECTION IS HIS DREAM.

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kim, crofton, md — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:36:54 GMT

The ignorance and appalling bigotry of some commenters on this board explains why right-wing hatemongers keep calling Obama by his middle name----it works. Too many Americans can be counted on to believe the falsehoods perpetuated by the right. If you don't like Obama's stand on the issues, that's one thing, but don't try to destroy his chances with unsubstantiated rumors and outright lies. He is a patriotic American who is no more a Muslim than Rush Limbaugh (not that there's anything wrong with being a Muslim). He wouldn't be talking about destroying al queda and the Taliban in Pakistan if he wanted to institute Sharia law here. His voting record is strong on aid to Israel, which would not be the case if he was an ally of Farrakhan's. Wake up, and see beyond your petty prejudices. And by the way, I voted for Clinton in the primary, just can't stand bigots!

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Just asking in NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:42:08 GMT

Obama is a christian, not a muslim. Even were he a muslim, that's got nothing to do with how he would govern for ALL america, which honors (or is supposed to) the strict separation of church and state.
That being said, my questions about Obama, having NOTHING to do with his religion, race or name, is:
Center for Responsive Politics has discovered that the candidate who gets their support tends to be the one who gave them the most money:
Total Clinton contributions to all superdelegates: $236,080
Total Obama contributions to all superdelegates: $710,926

Question: If Obama’s such a wondrous, moving, obvious choice, and all these superdelegates are defecting in swarms to him out of sheer enthrallment, is it simply nothing more than mere coincidence that Obama has “donated” MORE THAN 3 TIMES the money to said same superdelegates than Hillary Clinton (and having said that and paid that, still has received less than half of the committments from same superdelegates)?
Is it also only coincidence that many of the same superdelegates who just happen to be African American are now complaining of coercive tactics from - not the Clinton camp - but from the Obama people, using everything from threats to charges of being “Uncle Toms”?