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Patty, sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:09:46 GMT

Obama is so full ot it.

Release the whole list not just portions.

HE IS FULL OF IT.

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Ron, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:11:04 GMT

You all hear the Clintons are already trying to mess with the expectations? They're NOW saying Obama has to win ALL of these contests on March 4th, or it means that the Clinton campaign wins...

She's only won 11 out of 35 primary contests to date. She's -actually- only won less than 33% of the time.

Mathematically, she has to sweep Texas and Ohio by over 20% to even come close to catching up... Obama is ahead 150+ pledged delegates. She'd have to win by something like 45% to actually catch up...

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MaineBLACKBEAR — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:11:46 GMT

It's like put one grain of salt at time into an ever widening wound.

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CitizenJ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:12:02 GMT

Domenico,

Who were they?

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todd, boston, ma — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:12:06 GMT

"One of Clinton's laws of politics is this: If one candidate's trying to scare you, and the other one's trying to get you to think; if one candidate's appealing to your fears, and the other one's appealing to your hopes; you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope." -- Bill Clinton, 2004

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Sheila, Chicago, IL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:12:20 GMT

Would First Read be so kind to share with us who the 3 new Super delegates are that moved to Obama? Thanks...

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kenn — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:12:29 GMT

WOW 100 delegates this is OVER how could anyone come back from that.MSNBZZZZ your slip is showing

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:23:42 GMT

Obama picks up two more Minn. superdelegates
February 29, 2008

St. Paul (AP) — Two more Minnesota Democrats who hold the title of superdelegate are swinging Barack Obama's way.

Minnesota Democratic Party Chairman Brian Melendez and the party's second in command, Donna Cassutt, say they're backing the Illinois senator for president.

Both had been neutral. But Melendez says Obama's decisive win in Minnesota's February precinct caucuses was a key factor. Melendez says Obama proved his ability to bring new voters into the process.

Superdelegates have a voice in the nomination vote at the party's national convention, which will be held in August in Denver.

Cassutt says she's confident Obama would carry Minnesota as the party's nominee in the general election.

Eight of Minnesota's 14 superdelegates are backing Obama. Three are for Senator Hillary Clinton and three are uncommitted.
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/02/29/obama/

--To sum up: Dem Party Leaders, prev. neutral, factors of Obama's decisive win and new voters, and will win a purple (lt. blue) state in general. Oh, and triples Clinton's superdelegates by this states count.

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Mary, Seattle — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:24:28 GMT

New moving video from Will.i.am: We Are the Ones!

(have a tissue handy)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghSJsEVf0pU

4 more days until Obama is our nominee!

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CitizenJ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:24:55 GMT

Obama is so full ot it.

Release the whole list not just portions.

HE IS FULL OF IT.

Patty, sd,ca (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:09 PM)

And you apparently have none of it.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:25:51 GMT

todd, boston, ma

Excellent quote! Pretty much sums up why Bill was a great President and Obama will be too.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:26:18 GMT

Here is what is going to happen in Texas and Ohio. As with Wisconsin where the race was considered close just before voting day Obama ended up winning by 17% points, he will also win Texas by as much as 10% points and Ohio by 5-6% points. The reason. When those undecided voters enter that voting booth as well as some who say they now support Hillary, they will vote for Obama. Remember this on March 4 as you watch the returns come in. Then on the morning of March 5th or March 6th Hillary will concede and bow out.

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Angel, Spring, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:27:07 GMT

A story starting to concern me is intimidation by Obama supporters against Black Super Delegates supporting Clinton.

If the Super delegates are not important to Barack Obama why their supporters are using intimidation against Black Super Delegates trying to change their votes.

Like any type of voter intimidation, it is sad the Black -on-Black intimidation. I remember Jessie Jackson went to court in Florida on voter intimidation against Blacks during the 2000 election.

A story on intimidation by a Farrakhan supporter against US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee :
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/5573351.html

"Robert Muhammad, southwest regional minister for the Nation of Islam, said Jackson Lee may have a problem on her hands."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/29/politics/politico/main3891511.shtml

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Sandy, Philly PA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:30:12 GMT

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He owes his soul to the DC cartel — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:30:59 GMT

Boy they sure are running scared the Barry boobs. Way serious about chasing down every delegate they can. Must be those votes are more important than ever! If Hillary wants any she best get a move on, oh hey if she has them they do NOT count right Barry-lubbers? Now Barry needs some they must be used to Barry's advantage. We want Barry to have every chance the delegates are his ONLY HOPE FOR CHANGE! HE can cry foul when he comes up short.

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kc — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:32:20 GMT

Lay down with the Clintons, Get the fleas you deserve.

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Very Wooried,Bridgeport,NE. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:33:01 GMT

Angel
You are so right.
goto; The Politico 2/29/08 Titled "Black Supports Steadfast for Clinton" by Josephine Hearn

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David, Bethesda, MD — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:33:36 GMT

Angel in Spring Texas-

Think about the storyline for a second and realize that the black people who are being "harrassed" are power elites! They are congress people and state delegates and mayors etc...ELECTED OFFICIALS. THEIR JOB IS TO LISTEN TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS!!! These "threats" and "smears" are coming from the very people who voted them into office in the first place. This in itself should tell you something. I feel absolutely NO SYMPATHY for people who have been granted power by the public who feel "intimidated" by the voices of their constituents.

The problem with this storyline over the last few days is it insinuates there is a fight in the black community to drop their support for Clinton in favor of Obama. On the contrary. In the community, blacks already support Obama...overwhelmingly. The black community has already made their voice clear. Look at the exit polls. The numbers, depending on state are in the neighborhood of 80-90% in favor of Obama.

Come back when there is a story about your average black guy being threatened by his friends and neighbors for expressing his support of Clinton! That would be a story. But to hear the powerful elite complain that they are being yelled at by their constituents?!? Cry me a river! Or better yet, step aside for someone else who is willing to represent the voices of their constituents!

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He owes his soul to the DC cartel — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:34:15 GMT

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kenn — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:34:42 GMT

SHEILA JACKSON VOTES HER MIND NOT WHATS BEAT POLITICLY LIKE OBAMA I AM AGAINST THE WAR I JUST KEEP IT GOING,I have to write in caps I am so OLD and stupid and unedumacated I can barely read I wish we all wrote in caps

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He owes his soul to the DC cartel — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:35:16 GMT

Boy they sure are running scared the Barry boobs. Way serious about chasing down every delegate they can. Must be those votes are more important than ever! If Hillary wants any she best get a move on, oh hey if she has them they do NOT count right Barry-lubbers? Now Barry needs some they must be used to Barry's advantage. We want Barry to have every chance, the delegates are his ONLY HOPE FOR CHANGE! HE can cry foul when he comes up short. He steals everybody speeches, he has not one original thought, oh ya a BLANK SCREEN.

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Mike, Charlotte — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:38:28 GMT

If supergeleagtes should vote the way their states voted in primaries, why are Ted Kennedy and John Kerry being urged to change their endorsement whereas black congressmen are. John Lewis was forced to change to match Georgia voters. Shouldnt the same apply to Kennedy and Kerry?.

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Mike, Charlotte — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:38:49 GMT

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:40:39 GMT

Superdelegate intimidation, eh? Now that is one for the books. Now, I suppose Senator Clinton is having difficulties because of a "vast left wing conspiracy."

Come now, folks, really. The superdelegates are switching because they can see what I can see -- although Senator Clinton is a good, qualified candidate in the regular sense of the word, Senator Obama is a transformative candidate who is also qualified and a great, inspirational candidate.

Senator Obama has already transformed fund raising so much that Senator Clinton is copying him. Senator Obama's message so resonated with the American people that almost every candidate dipped into Senator Obama's well and tried to take part of his message. Remember when even Governor Romney was speaking about "change?" Senator Obama has brought young people into the process with a vengeance-- you know, the thing everyone said couldn't be done before this year. Finally, Senator Obama can bring this Country together to make it better.

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James, Wichita, KS — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:40:53 GMT

Why is the main politics page not synced with these results?

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Patty,sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:41:17 GMT

You know I am not a Obama suporter but Farrakhan making speeches about suporting Obama are not helping.

Obama is giving the Republicans so much material to work with.

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M. Albin Morariu, M.D Delray Beach, Florida — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:41:56 GMT

It looks that after Texas and Ohio two dinasties will end (Bush & Clinton). Obama will be a great president for everybody !

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Al, KS — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:43:18 GMT

To paraphrase..."it's the super delegates, stupid". If and when the supers start moving decisively to Obama, the race is over. (Has that begun already?) That is how the Democratic party will announce to Hillary that it is time to drop out. If Obama gets to 350+ supers, Hillary will not "mathematically" be able to capture the nomination. Watch for a mass movement of supers and that will signify the race is over. My guess is that will start on March 5th, if it hasn't started already.

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Ron, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:43:21 GMT

Riddle me this:

If Clinton cries in the woods, and no one is around to hear it, is she actually sad?

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Josh — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:44:51 GMT

Don't count your chicks till they hatch. Hillary will be the President.

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Nj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:45:21 GMT

Time for Hill to go to sleep....

The GOP needs a good woman attack dog Hill. GO FOR IT

Darth Hill lives...............

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John Doe — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:46:08 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAJYMgX4JuU

obama campaign calls Canada and assures them, his comments on Nafta just campaign talk.

Obama, just another lying politician

Obama, Politics as usual

Obama: All black racist church, Rezco slum lord deals and contributions, Ayrers the terrorist who bombed the pentegon, Farrakhan leader of Nation of Islam who hates all Jews and whites. Racist pastor Wright.

It's Feb 29, 2008 and atill no answers.......

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AJ, California — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:46:21 GMT

The Clinton campaign is in shambles. They are threatening to sue the DNC if Obama wins Texas, want to challenge the party for Michigan and Florida delegates (the same delegates all candidates agreed would not count), and now she's saying Obama is the "blank screen" he described himself as in his book. But, at the same time, she's "honored" to campaign against and be on the same stage with Obama. The "smart" girl in class is losing to the good-looking, popular guy. Childish!!! There's more at stake than Prom King/Queen Hillary. On Wednesday morning, do the nation a favor and exit instead of disgracing the political process in court. Votes = Victory.

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Nj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Patty you need to go over to The McCain camp with Rush, Bill Orally, Cunnigham etc...

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Ron Allen — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:47:41 GMT

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Patty,sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:48:22 GMT

Don't count your chicks till they hatch. Hillary will be the President.

Josh (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:44 PM)

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Remember the superbowl this year?

Patriots vs Giants.The press had crown the Patriots weeks before the game happened. We all know what the result was.

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Jonathan, Reno, NV — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:49:18 GMT

Net loss of six since Super Tuesday. The Clinton Machine is almost finished!!! YAHOOO!!!!

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itsyourvoicestupid, Phila., Pa. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:49:26 GMT

Mathematically, Hillary should have been out of the race. Obama would have been forced out!!!!!

This has been a ridiculously long hateful process from the Hillary camp, when will she stop? I guess to answer my own question, Hillary will stop when she is ready to call it quits.

Obama "08"

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ariel,Jupiter Florida — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:50:04 GMT

Mary of Seattle,thank you! Great video.

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ariel,Jupiter Florida — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:50:46 GMT

Mary of Seattle,thank you! Great video.

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M. Nuckolls, Dallas, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:51:41 GMT

Why I vote Republican:

A balanced budget – the deficit in 2007 was 1.2 percent of GDP, which is lower than the average of the last 40 years.

More than 8.3 million jobs have been created since August 2003 in the longest continuous run of job growth on record…52 months of job growth.

The United States is bringing 5,700 troops home without replacement by the end of the year as a result of progress made by the surge of operations.

The Federal deficit declined by $250 billion in the last three years. In FY07, tax revenues grew by $161 billion to reach $2.568 trillion, the highest level of Federal revenues ever recorded. That is an increase of 6.7 percent, and it builds on the 14.5 percent and the 11.8 percent increase in revenues during the last two years. With Federal revenues at their highest level in history, the American people are not undertaxed. As families are dealing with rising mortgage rates, higher gas prices, college costs, and health care expenses, the last thing they need is a tax increase like the ones that Congressional Democrats have proposed.

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Patty,sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:52:50 GMT

Isn't this fun. I can't wait until Tuesday.Its like wating for the superbowl.

fun !!!!
fun!!!

Boys and girls, Obama is going down.

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jay — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:54:15 GMT

patty from sd, ca. you're a total moron if you think obama is "giving" republicans the farrakhan material. are you daft enough to think obama wants the farrakhan stigma attached to his campaign? like obama really wants farrakhan's support? use your brain for once before you post stupid crap on this blog.

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Patty, sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:54:44 GMT

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Obama supporter — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:58:04 GMT

Obama has always been in the lead on the real delegates that count, pledged delegates.

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Shannon S, Clinton, WA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:01:00 GMT

I have no problem with Super delegates endorsing the candidate that they believe in, that is their personal right, but when it comes to pledging who they will vote for I think they owe it to their constituencies to reflect the will of the voters. I trust that they will be able to figure out the best way to accomplish this, for the good of the future of the Democrats.

I'm from Washington State where it seems an overwhelming number of our super delegates support Clinton though the caucuses overwhelmingly went for for Obama. I can unequivocally state that if the 'percentage' of our state super delegates doesn't closely reflect the 'percentage' of our actual pledged delegates I will have difficulty supporting these elected officials with much enthusiasm in future elections.

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JohnnyU, WA State — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:05:51 GMT

The pragmatic view: Our economy is in trouble. It has been managed by a reckless underachiever who had the wrong priorities. The largest organization that either Hillary or Barack has ever managed is this campaign. Hillary's has been poorly managed, spent too much money on the wrong things, cannot find a clear message and she has still not released her tax records or the records of her WhiteHouse activities. Barack's campaign has been run very wisely, financial planning has proven very sound, transparency has been maintained. I know who I want handling the economy of our country. Please note this is not an emotional decision, it is quite pragmatic.
I choose Obama.
I choose to be motivated by Hope and clear thinking rather than fear.

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Karen 'Hussein' Jones from NYC - I reject AND denounce the politics of fear — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:08:54 GMT

oh oh... you missed one...

A critical supporter from NYC...Representative Barney Frank

Obama '08

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Worcester Girl — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:09:30 GMT

Even if HRC doesn't win big in the remaining contests, she'll still have enough delegates to take the nomination at the convention should Obama have a huge misstep between now and then. The pledged delegates will still have to vote for him in the first round, but if something happens to show that Obama has some serious problems as the Democrats' standard bearer, the superdelegates will be able to vote for Clinton and give her the nomination. So I say, go for it Hillary. There's a lot of time for mistakes to happen (on both sides) and for people to check out the Senate records and the pros and cons of the two front-runners between now and the end of August.

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Hillary for President — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:09:51 GMT

At my polls you aren't allowed to have signs or any thing to try to influence a vote within 500 ft. I noticed in Hawaii all the poll workers had on Obama stickers. We must look the other way when it comes to him. The media are fighting his battles covering his behind when he steps in shit. The GOP are voting for him now and for McCain in Nov. And the working people will have another 4 years of the same old,same old. Thanks for nothing Barry. Still counting on Hillary for my hopes and dreams.

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Orlando Fremont Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:09:51 GMT

Hey whats going own with this lawsuit that the clinton camp is trying to file in Texas?

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Dorian, Sacramento — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:12:28 GMT

Your right Patty, SD. The Giants beat the odds and won the Super Bowl. Just like Obama is going to win the election. Before the year even started everyone had Clinton winning the nomination. But once the game started Obama was able to step up and take it. Just like the Giants did. Stop Whinning like your girl Hillary and Face it.Its over for her.

OBAMA 08

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Christine Velasco, Richardson, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:12:54 GMT

Obama supporters and the media will pay because if that illusionist will win the nomination many hard staunch democratic voters will cross over to McCain . And when that happens McCain will be president for sure.

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HP Boston — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:14:15 GMT

Patty, can you please stop rambling as if you lost your mind? I do not understand your points other than to say that you are zealous and a moron. Better join other blogs and rant up a storm over there. Frankly, I don't want you to fill up MSNBC with nonsense, hateful posts, you little brat.
Ron Allen (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:47 PM)

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OK Daddy. LOL
Patty, sd,ca (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:54 PM)
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Stay and play patty, he ain't nobody's daddy!
Oh Patty Ronney is so angry at you.

He is no daddy.

May be 12 0r 13 years old. He can not control his angry voice! Hey troll ronney you get off we do not need you here either.

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Damond, Sacramento, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:14:22 GMT

Througout history great movements have been led by inexperience young people. DR. King was chosen over the experience E.D.Nixon to lead the boycott. Ghandi was in his twenties when he became a leader for Indian. Now it is Obama.

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Victor U, IL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:14:24 GMT

HEAR GOES OUR SENATOR HILLARY AGAIN!!!, They are planning to sue the Texas Democratic Party. Every time her campaign senses trouble, they try to subvert the process by threatening a law suit. This is desperate, unsportsmanlike and shameful. ALL the good and law abiding people of Texas must let Hillary know that she cannot sabotage the will of the people.

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TEC-spring-TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:14:25 GMT

David, Bethesda, MD
You have found Obama’s Achilles heel. If he is ever flaunted as the black candidate , then he will not be electable. No one wants a candidate that is taunted as the white candidate or one that has been promoted as the black candidate. We need a candidate for all people.

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Richard Hamill,Phx,AZ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:15:01 GMT

Obama doesn't have clue the Republicans have just begun their attack. He had had nothing but a smooth ride from attacks so far. He has no clue nor does his campaign know it all's.

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Thomas Loguidice,Fulton, NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:15:12 GMT

Their is no excuse, for experience, without it you will go nowhere...no matter what you think..

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mad in Madtown — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:20:39 GMT

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:26 PM)

Hi C A! I hope you are right. If Senator Clinton is smart (and I know she is), she'll concede. But, there is that stubborn streak in her that makes me think that she may just hang on and be the same little bothersome gnat that Huckabee is to McCain. I'd like her people use all that p1$$ and vinegar productively and go after McCain.

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Patty,sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:20:52 GMT

Hey so did you hear that the Canadian goverment is throwing Obama under the bus.

He is SOOOO busted.

Obama is going down.

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Joe Olcott Beach — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:22:48 GMT

Voters will decide Delagates will nominate.
My question is about Mr Obama and NAFTA;
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080228/turkey_Gates_080228/20080229?hub=TopStories

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:28:37 GMT

Patty,The canadian goverment alleged the same thing about Hillary's campaign too!! I can't beleive the people out there who have this ill will against Obama. I don't support Senator Clinton, but I really don't have any ill will towards her. Let's be honest, there are PLENTY of reasons NOT to like Hillary CLinton..

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T Money — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:29:10 GMT

Understand this, black superdelagates are receiving scrutiny and pressure to support Obama from there constituent! These superdelegates were chosen because of their commitment the party, and democracy in general. Surely they can vote for who they like, but to critize citizens for being active and questioning there leaders in unpatriotic!

If the elected officials and party leaders in your city or state are governing without regard to the will of the people, then I suggest you too move to have them replaced - that is all that is happening hear.

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Nj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:29:38 GMT

Camp Hill is so desperate. When does The DNC and all the big super deledate step in to eutanize her??
this has become a joke.
texas has its rules Hill. You cant change the rules. She always wants to change the rules. She doesnt like the Fla and Michigan rules now because she is losing, she didint like the questions in last debate and now she is whining again.
Thats what we need in the White House. A whinny bitch

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:29:56 GMT

Boys and girls, Obama is going down.

Patty,sd,ca (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:52 PM)

Yes Patty, he is going down Pennsylvania Avenue, entering the White House grounds and then into the Oval office as this country begins to shake of the shame of the past eight years of ineptitude, repairs our broken reputation in the world, and enters a period of by-partisan progress mandated by a record landslide election. His first term will become known as the first Presidency of the new century after the hangover Bush debacle. Even a Nation has to hit bottom and wallow senseless in the gutter before it can pick itself up clean itself off and become respectable again.

Obama '08

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the truth — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:02 GMT

angel, spring texas,

don't believe everything you hear. that was started by someone within the clinton campaign. then a number of other surrogates, including politicians started saying it.

with john lewis his district was on his case, not the obama campaign. also, both campaigns have been lobbying for the superdelegates. let's not be blind in one eye. we should try to stay fair in our assesments.

it is so easy to say something is wrong when one of our candidates isn't winning. I am so tired of everyone trying to paint a racial or feminist picture of the election.

The clinton's applied a lot of pressure on superdelegates when they thought hillary was inevitable.

as a politician wins that tide began to turn. the superdelegates began to look at what would happen to them politically in november if they didn't represent their constituency. they are moving because come the fall if they have represented in contrast of the voters they represent, those same voters may vote them out. thus, losing their jobs.

that is true with superdelegates of all races and gender.

some will take that chance some won't. don't eat sour grapes out of disappointing effects upon your candidate and make everything seem as though it is a conspiracy.

in the course of the primary people will move to obama, leave obama, move to hillary or leave hillary. bottom line is they will likely move to the wishes of the voters in their districts and who is winning.

please, keep it real. the truth hurts, but it will set you free.

go obama.

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Charlene Brewer Parker, AZ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:35 GMT

Yah, you better vote for Hillary if you want to beat the republicans. as far as Ted Kennedy there has to be something in it for him

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Lester, Boston, MA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:30:38 GMT

I'm not sure whether this Farrakhan thing is just bad luck for Obama. Note that he didn't seem to want to reject his support until Hillary pushed him (which was stupid of her....never interfere when your opponent is committing suicide). And another thing. Don't I remember from one of Obama's books that he talked about how much he admires Malcolm X? In fact, if you look at old footage of Malcolm X you'll notice that sometimes it looks like Obama is trying to imitate him: the cadence, the hand gestures, etc. Malcolm X was one of the top people in the Nation of Islam back in the day. Is this Farrakhan thing so out of the blue?

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Rick Hussein, Ky — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:31:12 GMT

The Clinton campaign has been trying to get these super delegates to hold off Endorsing Barack until after March 4th.Clinton's Super delegate advantage has continuously gone downhill since Super Tuesday.They're argument for being able to stay in this race is Dependent upon Super Delegates Not Endorsing either one of them ( Hillary or Barack).

Chris Dodd was just the tip of the Iceberg folk's.Watch for more to come out between Now & march 4th.The writing is on the wall for Hillary, she just Refuses to Reject or Denounce it.

The Democratic party will be United this November against the GOP. Make No Delusion's of it being, any other way.

Barack Obama for President!!!!!

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Joris — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:31:33 GMT

REPEAT AFTER ME regurgitators of false rhetoric........PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:32:07 GMT

John Doe:

That story about Obama calling a representative in Canada about Nafta has already been reported as being fales. Not just by the Obama camp but by the Canadian representaiuve and Canada you dope. You are truly a moron.

Whorchester Girl:

The Dem party is not goping to let this go to the convention. Nor will Hillary. They and she knows letting it go to the convention will tear the Dem party apart. Hillary will bow out, and most likely gracefully after she breaks even or loses to Obama in Texas and Ohio. She sees the latest polls in PA have Obama closing in on her there as well.

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Orlando Fremont Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:33:07 GMT

Come on John Doe, you have'nt figured it out yet? weather your Blk,White,Brn,Dem,Rep,male,female Christian,Jewish or Muslims. Those kind of comments and politics are exactly the reason people all over America are fed up with the same old tired politics. Obama 08

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Phred, NH — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:33:53 GMT

All eyes now turn to next Tuesdays vote
For someone it will strike a sour note

Hillary seems to be on the precipice
No entry into the big White edifice

Mr Obama can practically sew up the nomination
Provided he carries the vote in College Station

As voters dollars fill the candidates coffers
We're left to wonder about the best offers

Much has been made of lobbyists and friends
Could they be seen as disturbing trends

Now come the Superdelegates to the fore
Switching support like in days of yore

Who knows which way they'll cast their lot
One vote each is all they've got

To the voters of Texas, Vermont, Rhode Island & Ohio
Research the candidates views and their bio

Be honored to be casting your votes next week
For one campaign the results could be bleak

We are all Americans with something to say
Just wish I didn't have so many bills to pay

For everyone that has voted across this great land
I stand humbled before you and give you a hand

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Just asking from NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:34:11 GMT

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”?

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David, San Diego, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:35:35 GMT

Patty, I am sorry to tell you that this contest for President of the United States does not compare to a football game (Superbowl). The polls show the score and the score is in favor of Obama, not Hillary. The only way Hillary could win, is for her to cheat and try to steal it from Obama by trying change the rules of the game that have already been established. Again, don't mix footbal and politics together, its like apples and oranges, they are different.

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Patty :),sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:39:33 GMT

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:39:54 GMT

mad in madtwon:

Good to see you! Yes, I do think she will concede gracefully if she does not win both Texas and Ohio. I might think otherwsie if she saw she were leading heavily in upcoming primaries that follow whic she is not or tha ther lead in PA of double digits was going t ohold which the latest polls shows it is not. And, I think she will do all she can to help Obama kick McCains rear in the fall. An Obama general election campaign supported by Hillary would be unstoppable. And even more so if he is smart in his VP selection.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:45:07 GMT

Obama campaign calls Canada and assures them, his comments on Nafta just campaign talk.

Obama, just another lying politician

Obama, Politics as usual

Obama: All black racist church, Rezco slum lord deals and contributions, Ayrers the terrorist who bombed the pentegon, Farrakhan leader of Nation of Islam who hates all Jews and whites. Racist pastor Wright.

It's Feb 29, 2008 and still no answers.......

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C.F. Independence,La — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:46:21 GMT

I believe for the first time in my political history a person has stepped up to the fore front to lead the people of America, not special interest groups, Races;Gender; party affiliation; but to lead and work with the people about what is important to them in their lives. It doesn,t take a rocket scientist to do this, it takes someone with understanding and passion and simply love for the their country and the people who makes up the country. We need to stop the bickering; name calling; and putting evil thoughts in people minds snd accept he is the one for us all at this time. We need each other to move in the right directions and rise above all these horrible issues that we face. GIVE HOPE AND CHANGE A CHANCE.

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Orlando Fremont Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:47:45 GMT

WOW... Clintons Keep Spinnin and Spinnin I'm Getting Dizzy.

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nuanced — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:49:53 GMT

"Obama is so full ot it. Release the whole list not just portions." -- Patty, sd,ca

Are you saying Obama has won a lot more of Clinton superdelegates and is keeping it secret? Sorry if I misunderstand but I've never dealt with disturbed people before.

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mad in Madtown — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:51:55 GMT

C A, I agree with you. I am dying to know who Senator Obama will choose as his running mate. Any guesses from you?

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Zia — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:55:18 GMT

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Nj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:55:28 GMT

Jim Webb for VP

Obama/Webb -08

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Patty,sd,ca — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:56:05 GMT

Obama is so full ot it. Release the whole list not just portions." -- Patty, sd,ca

Are you saying Obama has won a lot more of Clinton superdelegates and is keeping it secret? Sorry if I misunderstand but I've never dealt with disturbed people before.

nuanced (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 1:49 PM)

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you are part of the Obama camp aren't you?

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Deanna — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:56:18 GMT

It's not over until it's over. Hillary still has a shot. She's the most qualified. People need to stop being so hateful-to Obama, Hillary and McCain. They all deserve our respect for their hard work and accomplishments. Whoever WINS, we are one country-not three. That goes for Nader too. Read their Wikipedia pages if you want inspiration and hope-all 4 of them are vastly qualified.

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Who's Sane — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:57:13 GMT

"Isn't this fun. I can't wait until Tuesday.Its like wating for the superbowl." -- Patty,sd,ca

I'll bring a big bowl of popcorn, you can bring the nuts and dips.

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Lossitte — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:57:21 GMT

Why would any sensable person who cares about this country have any faith in any person that resembles George Bush. Many call Obama Supporter Obamafied, he offers HOPE that America can be the Great Super Power it once was. For all the republicans that are voting for Mr. Obama in the primaries and plan to vote for McCain in the General Election continue to help us fight for Hope. We will win in the end. I can't believe our country would rather shoot itself in the heart than to have a candidate of Hope lead us back to the place The USA should be. Mr. Obama calls himself BLACK, but he is neither Black or White he is both. Those who fear his Muslim connection do you also fear his white connection? What would his Mother have to say about his turning his back on her Race? For the first time America can support both a WHITE and BLACK man at the same time. He has to be fair to both Black and White to be true to himself.

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John, MI — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:01:04 GMT

HRC can't run this country....it will no longer be a country if she gets the opportunity....

Obama won't help the country much but wouldn't ruin it either...

Vote McCain and let the country thrive!

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Orlando Fremont Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:01:25 GMT

Christine Richardson from Texas sounds like a illusionist/Republican lol real staunch Democrats will stand and vote for Obama or Clinton before they would ever vote for John McCain.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:03:10 GMT

mad:

I don't think it will be Hillary, but you never know. I can see (if they want it) several possibilities: Edwards, Richardson, Biden or Dodd. I would like to see Biden. Talk about someone who could be used to lash out and whip up on the republicans nasty campaign tactics, oh boy. And who in the right mind as the republican VP candidate would want to debate Biden.

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Jennifer,Bedford,TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:03:51 GMT

I will not sway
I will not run away
I will not give away MY VOTE!!!!!
TEXAS for OBAMA
because I BELIEVE..
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08

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Susan, san francisco — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:04:32 GMT

TO Shannon in WA....
Obama won the caucus in WA, in which delegates were awarded.
However, Democrats also voted in the Republican primary there a couple of weeks later, even though DEM delegates were not awarded.
But what I found so interesting is that thousands more Democrats voted in that primary, and from the last result I saw, there was almost an even split between Obama and Hillary.
Just goes to show that caucuses are not representative of the entire state.

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Who's Sane — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:04:36 GMT

"I am dying to know who Senator Obama will choose as his running mate." -- mad in Madtown

He needs to be very careful and thoroughly vet the person. We don't need another Thomas Eagleton or Geraldine Ferraro.

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Susan, san francisco — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:05:19 GMT

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO TEXAS OHIO RHODE ISLAND VERMONT!!!!!!!!

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Rick, NC — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:05:28 GMT

Why I'll never vote Republican again...

Under the republicans from 2001-2007 the debt increased as much as all of the previous 200 years worth of debt

Under the republicans we had tax cuts but also dramtic spending increase...they were the new kings of pork

Under the republicans all of the sudden men who had actually served were denigrated by chickenhawks who never served...

Under the republicans our civil rights have been trampled in some fear generated rush to save ourselves from terrorists who cannot hurt many of us but no civil rights hurts all of us

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Jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:06:36 GMT

Message ---To John Doe, Merle and yellow pee dog and Patty,its lunch time the gards just open the doors,see ya after lunch.

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Nancy, Oakland, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:10:50 GMT

Obama DID denounce and (when pushed) reject Farrakhan's support. But that's what Hilary is being - a pushy, desperate, petty, cringe-worthy candidate. I can't wait for the primaries to be over and we can all unite around a very qualified, consistent and respectful candidate. It's about time.

OBAMA '08

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:12:45 GMT

I am concerned that all of these "superdelegates" are being influenced to vote one way or the other. I would prefer that there be a minimum of influence of these. I am happy that the candidates have brought out more people for the elections.

To M. Nuckolls -- You can't say that the Republicans are fiscal conservatives since the first budget that they were in control of the White House and Congress. They never stopped spending. I find that lack of restrain to show questionable judgement because they abandon their principles. The current president should have vetoed more of those spending bills. The deficit that we have is growing because of the war and other stupid projects that the Republicans haven't figure out how to return to their values of a smaller government. George W. Bush is NOT A CONSERVATIVE!

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Ken Collins/Wagoner, Oklahoma — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:16:59 GMT

NSNBC AND CHUCK TODD GOT IT WRONG AGAIN !!!
4 not 3 delegates for Sen. Obama today !!!

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Nacer, Redlands, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:24:32 GMT

Any moment now, we will see her tears....

Obama maybe good to serve as speaker for our government when McCain becomes president. Hillary is useless! Her candle has completely burned and whatever was some people accounted for legacy for Bill, she made sure she erased it. God, I hate to see the day when she is president in a big part. Obama has no chance either.

The minute he walks in to the oval office, God forbid, he will sell to the lobbiests. Hillary is already sold. Out of the three, only Mac can do something about it.

And since the talk is about experience, we will have the most experienced and well versed president ever: John McCain!

Tune in tonight, or tomorrow night or the one after, for some tears...

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Steve MN. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:36:05 GMT

Todd nice qout send it to Hillary

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Rob CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:43:49 GMT

As desperate as the Hillary zealots have become in their frenzy to lash out due to disappointment, the writing is on the wall. The majority of us want Obama and the votes cast thus far reflect this, as do the polls, the donations, the super delegate shifting, and the grass roots support. Despite your fervor, you cannot thwart this good cause and movement. Hillary cannot will this away with spin.

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Shannon S — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:45:52 GMT

Obama still won the primary vote (though by a smaller margin) and I'll be satisfied if our state (WA) super delegates just reflect that primary margin. In fact I'm guessing they all will be using that rationale when casting their votes and I'd already resigned myself to that. Hope all you Clinton supporters won't mind if the super delegates from the states that held primaries that had landslide victories for Obama vote for him. Oh that's right, Hillary and her husband implied those states shouldn't count either because they were red states, or black states, or states Hillary hadn't thought she would need to campaign in.

Something everyone should remember is that the way of the world "isn't fair". And I'm sure not looking forward to hearing Hillary try to tell the rest of the World that "gosh, but it wasn't fair" when a global crisis doesn't go her way.

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Angel, Spring, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:47:52 GMT

Obama supporters are trying to have it both ways.

Obama supporters demand unrealistically that their elected officials should always vote along with their constituents' opinions.

Obama supporters also repeat that the decision of opposing the Iraq War shows their candidate is the right person to be President. However, in 2003 the opinion polls (60%-70%) showed that most Americans supported the Iraq War or did not think was a mistake.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_popular_opinion_on_invasion_of_Iraq

Many Black officials may be on the wrong side of the issue today as per Obama supporters, but what about next year and the year after.

The level of Black-on-Black intimidation by Obama supporters during the primaries may cast doubt on future Black elected officials in whether they can really vote their conscious.

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Girl Power — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:24:00 GMT

People better open their eyes are you really gonna let a coon beat Hillary? Go Hillary 08