Rockefeller endorses Obama

All Obama Supporters — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:28:43 GMT

Thank you Senator Rockefeller.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:30:09 GMT

Starting to look like a stampede.

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Ron Hussein — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:31:57 GMT

It's amazing the slow, but steady trickle that Obama has picked up.

It's time for the DNC members to realize that a coalition is required to take on the Repubs, and that only by standing together can we win. There must be intense badgering to get Clinton to step down, especially if she cannot walk on water on March 4th.

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TKD — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:32:03 GMT

I think this means there are more members of the Senate supporting Obama, than supporting Clinton. Can anyone confirm? That would be extraordinary, given the unprecedented insider advantage that Clinton enjoyed at the outset of the race, when only Obama and Durbin were for Obama.

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Sunny Hussein — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:38:02 GMT

This is good news !!

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Joe - STL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:39:02 GMT

Great idea TKD!

Hey First Read, can you crunch these numbers for us on senatorial endorsement counts?

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Lewis Hussein, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:39:10 GMT

This is good news!

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Rep0X "Hussein" — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:39:21 GMT

Contrasts of two video "ads" released 2day...
Clinton's new ad, vs. Obama-inspired supporter Will.i.am
Be the judge...
Fellow bloggers, I ask U this;
Who are U voting for?

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/2/29/103321/507/423/458246

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Amie in Anaheim, CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:43:01 GMT

Thank you Senator Rockefeller. You know how to pick a winner. Since Super Tuesday, it's now +38 Obama,
-7 for HRC in supers.
The writing is on the wall!!! The lady of impressive girth is singing!

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GA,Edgewood,Kentucky — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:44:44 GMT

I am not sure you can say Hillary had an advantage. The Clintons were not that well liked by the Democrats in the Senate and the Congress. They were willing to support her when she was the front runner, but Obama looks like the better candidate against the Republicans in November. You can also use a sports analogy - They are fairweather fans!

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XYZ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:45:40 GMT

You're right, looks like a stampede toward Obama. Most likely, he wins the nomination. So the Dems voted with their hearts. Cool. And when people start to vote with their brains in November, then what????????

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Ron Hussein — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:46:37 GMT

http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html

This website has a fully sourced Super-Delegate commit list.

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Mike from Maine, Presque Isle, Maine — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:47:26 GMT

I would like you all to click on this link http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2008/02/25/obama%e2%80%99s-real-experience-his-candidacy/
and read what Dick Morris has to say about Obama's ability to lead. Dick knows the Clintons better then most. If you like the article then pass it on to other blogs by copying the link into other posts you make.

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Love ya Bill! — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:49:05 GMT

Former President William Jefferson Clinton endorses Senator Barack Obama -

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

Thanks for the endorsement!

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Laurie Fraser Towanda KS — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:50:22 GMT

The news just gets better and better....no way is Obama just a flash in the pan folks..this is the first viable candidate that the hill has seen in? Forever? I am a white woman, middle aged and me and my husband would go out and stump for this man any day...Thank God for someone who is real!

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Debbie, McFarland, WI — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:51:08 GMT

More signs that the party leaders realize they can not let this go on past Tuesday. The party needs to decide on a candidate so that they can focus on the Republicans.

Given Obama's 150+ pledged delegate lead, they have decided to support him.

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R. Wood — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:51:09 GMT

I'm not sure "Telecom Rocky's" support is all that valuable.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Brian, Worcester, MA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:51:51 GMT

Another rich out of touch democrat endorsing Barack Obama.

Not bad Obama, not Bad.

There will certainly be some McCain Democrats in the Fall.

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fortuna, Houston, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:53:49 GMT

politico.com shows 12 Senators for Clinton, 15 for Obama (including the newly added Rockefeller) and 21 uncommitted.

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Kym — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:55:26 GMT

I'm not sure "Telecom Rocky's" support is all that valuable.
R. Wood (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 3:51 PM)

Dude, he is an SUPERDELEGATE,that is valuable enough, who gives a shoot who he is!!

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Renee, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:56:15 GMT

Seems like the superdelegates are starting to realize Hillary is tearing the party apart! Hooray for them!

Yes we CAN!

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Tatyana, DC — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:57:47 GMT

Thats 13 Senators for Clinton and 15 (not including FRM Sen. Tom Daschle) for OBAMA!!! YES!

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fortuna, Houston, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:03:56 GMT

The Rockefeller endorsement is very important in that Clinton is WAY ahead in West Virginia - some of Rockefeller's constituents may re-think their votes now.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Saddam Hussein, Jr., New York, NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:04:35 GMT

This is terrific news!

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Doles, Miami, FL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:05:48 GMT

I know it always tempting but I would hope some of you would now stop the nastiness about Hillary, now that it seems Obama is inching closer to the nomination. I just do not understand how some people like to beat others while they're down. I must say I kinda like the hussein chain above, lol.

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Al, KS — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:09:17 GMT

Watch this. If Obama gets to 300+ super delegates, that will be a clear signal from the Dems for Hillary to drop out. She can't win without the supers...mathematically impossible...so I suspect that, if she loses in OH or TX, there will be a mass movement of supers declaring for Obama. That will be the signal to Hillary that it's time to go. They may already be sending that signal...she's just too dense to sense it.

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twocanpete — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:10:47 GMT

Hillary, that is not a Mariachi band you hear. That is Train Obama headed down the tracks!
http://twocanpete.blogspot.com

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FRANK — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:11:22 GMT

YES WE CAN !

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F Husseiny BABY!!, Philadelphia PA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:12:24 GMT

I think Hillary owes this one to Mark Penn and her camp's earlier press release.

There comments about Obama needing to win all four states next Tuesday was just Hillarious. They reflect their suppoters very well. LOL...

F Husseiny BABY.........

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Pat Huntington NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:13:04 GMT

All of these endorsements are meaningless...Obama doesn't stand a chance against McCain, the Republican attack machine, and his own inexperience. Thanks to the Obamabots, and the Republicans voting for him in the open democratic primaries [who incidently have stated for the record they did so to avoid a tougher opponent, Clinton, and will vote McCain in the general], we will have another War Monger who is impotent when it comes to the economy....which is tanking thanks to the republican economic policies. Heck, if Bush just found out gas will be $4 a gallon this summer, what do you think McCain actually knows, since he admitted to not knowing much about the economy in the first place! That's besides the point, as he will beat B.S'er. Obama.

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Holli, Oklahoma City, OK — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:13:45 GMT

At this point, it's hard to see how Hillary can catch up, even if she does squeak out wins in OH and TX. No matter what they say, party leaders understand that if Obama is even ahead by 1 pledged delegate it would be a nightmare for the superdelegates to give the nomination to Hillary Clinton. The excitement for this year's election has to be traced to his rise. Sure, some of her supporters are enthusiastic but it's only been the competition that Obama has brought to the table that has caused such a stir. Party leaders would be fools not to notice that fact.

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Rob CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:14:57 GMT

I'm happy to see the Sen., with his experience on the Senate Intelligence Committee, endorsing Sen. Obama. The statesmen with the knowledge are giving a nod to Obama's abilities, and that is good for the Democratic Party.

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frank — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:17:52 GMT

UCHENNA ENDORSES OBAMA WITH THE BLOOD OF JESUS

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Joshua McMahaon — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:17:53 GMT

From an informed active duty U.S. Marine to Senator Rockefeller- Thank you! To answer one of the previous posts, come November when Americans vote for Obama, they will not only utilize their strong heartfelt senses, but they too will use their brainpower in a remarkable and overwhelming way. This is a great turn of events for the positive when it comes to American politics. Finally, real, authentic change that we can stand alongside and believe in... the military and the general public.

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sue — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:19:38 GMT

With Clinton you gat a IN-sane

With Obama you get a HU-sane

No more IN-SANE for me!

Obama 08!

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MW — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:20:03 GMT

Is MSNBC going to run this story on a LOOP like they have been with Hillary's ridiculous "3am" ad?? I think they've run it like 2 or 3 times in the last hour...it's getting a bit excessive...sheesh - who needs to fund raise when you can get free air time for your ads??

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Nash — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:23:36 GMT

I am really ashamed with being an democrat who thought we are a party of people who think before we act. I truly hope now that hillary wins the nomination and then see what happens to this so called superdelegates. I never imagined that we democrats hate Clintons that much, the only democratic success story in last 25 years.

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christian — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:23:54 GMT

Pat Huntington,

So how does Hillary stand a chance against McCain? A large portion of democrats don't like her and republicans DESPISE her! Obama has at least been pulling in some independent and republican vote...Hillary can't say the same. Get a life and get real. you are on the LOSING team, get over it.

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Just asking in NY — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:24:32 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”?

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one american — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:24:44 GMT

I think Hillary realizes that she must be careful about what she says concering Barrack because she knows--Hillary knows deep down in her heart--that she is probably talking to the next President of the United States for the next eight years.

So, Hillary supporters, you will soon--very soon--have get past your prejudice and hang-ups. It's not about sex, or race, or simple rhetoric. It's about the future direciton we, Americans, want to go. There's the republican direction; there's the democratic direction; and there's the American Direction. We are all in this together--which way do you really want to go. Don't even begin to think that the republicans can win--after Bush's war? Please--it's not going to happen. Not with democrats turning out in record numbers? I was an independent conservative, but once I read Barrack's ideas on Education and Economy I said, "Son of a Gun! I haven't heard a politician make this kind of good common sense since--well --ever. And who has gotten the democrates so excited--The barrack/clinton race. In the end, I believe Barrack can bring our country together, but only if we--the people--stand together behind him after he wins the nomination, and the Presidency. Hillary, who is a good person, just has too much of a past (and not all of it good), and too much fight in her persona to bring any two sides together. But there's a simple rule to follow, and it's not to vote for McCain out of spite because Hillary lost, and it's not to stay home and pout during election day. The simple rule is to vote for what you feel will be best for America. I no longer wish to see the country I've fought for, the country some of my friends have died for, the country I love, be divided against itself any longer.

It's time for special interests to end; it's time for corruption to end; and its time for a new beginning. Now, I don't think Barrack is perfect, but if we (the people) all stand behind,then maybe some perfect things can happen in our goverment that have never had a chance of happening before. Maybe we can even restore the honor, pride, and strength of America for democrats, for republicans, for independents: but most of all-- for AMERICAN!

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Nash — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:25:05 GMT

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Moodi — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:25:14 GMT

They are going to hear Americans voice.

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R. Wood — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:25:47 GMT

"Dude, he is [an]SUPERDELEGATE,that is valuable enough,who gives a [shoot] who he is!!!" (Kym-3:55 p.m.)
Dudette, Three points. (1)Sen. Obama promises an administration "free from the corrupting influence of lobbyists and pac money." Recently, Sen. Rockefeller rolled over for his telecom contributors on the FISA bill;(2) Hypocrisy thrives when good people remain silent;and,(3)Hope you find that "grammar" and "spellcheck" key soon.
Dude
P.S. Love "Doles" "hussein chain" observation.

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Pam OC,CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:26:24 GMT

I am going to speculate that the super delegates, who no doubt have been watching the primaries very closely are stepping in now because they fear the general election consequences of a protracted primary battle. Super delegates are generally elected officials, and as such have to wait to pick a winner...they are also loyalists to the party, and that I believe is trumping the wait game. Interesting.

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Yes WE CAN!!! — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:28:13 GMT

Yes WE CAN!!!!

Obama 08

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French Creek Freddy — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:28:37 GMT

Husein who? ? ?

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Barbara Van North Arlington NJ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:28:44 GMT

Hey don't say that Obama will not beat Mc Canin. That is untrue. Many people have told me they will vote for McCain only if Clinton runs. Barack will win the election. He is the perfect candidate. He reminds me of an honest genuine individual who wants to work together with both paties to get things done. Clinton will fight everyone and not get anything done. I feel safe and I know if he is president our troops will come home and our life as a country will improve. He offers us the hope we did not have in a long time. He is the reborn Kennedy. Our country has gone through enough fighting. Let's work together. GO BARACK YEACH BARACK IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

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French Creek Freddy — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:28:45 GMT

Husein who? ? ?

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carl zephyr sr. Los Angeles CA. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:29:45 GMT

Obama is the best man for the job and everyone know this, Hillary should quit she is done......

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Scott, Seattle WA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:32:53 GMT

Maybe she can sue the superdelegates because they did her wrong? What is next? Will she sue the individual voters? When it comes time to debate the rules after the game has started, maybe that is a good sign you aren't going to win.

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F Hessein J, Philadelphia PA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:36:19 GMT

thanks for clearing that one up Just Asking. This whole time I thought Obama was a muslim (NOT!!!).

You're such a geniune dude (NOT!!!).

I would tell you to get a life, but I'd much rather ask for you vote.

Join the winning team..

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Stan McCauley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:37:13 GMT

(My shortest comment on any blog since blogging began follows): She's finished.

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johnathon birmingham, alabama — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:37:31 GMT

I have a question hopefully someone can answer:

Hillary leads Barack by close to 600,000 in popular vote as of February 6th. Does anyone know the popular vote (overall votes)as of today.

He must be getting delegates in heavily populated areas like metropolitan cities because they have more black voters there giving more delegates to him. Like here in Alabama he barely won in popular vote but split the delegate/superdelegate count.

and I have noticed that Hillary won a state in overall popular vote but actually had one less delegate total?

This seems just like the Gore election years back when he won overall popular vote but Bush got the presidency.

It is far from over - the is one very interesting campaign for the democrats

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Go Obama — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:37:52 GMT

I can't wait 'til Tuesday when Texas and Ohio (Rhode Island and Vermont) join the ranks of the "insignificant"!

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Sarah-Jane, Cincinnati, OH — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:42:38 GMT

HE READ THE NIE AND KNEW THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION WAS LIEING.

IF HILLARY HAD READ THE NIE, MY COUSIN WOULD BE ALIVE TODAY.

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Dat Husein feind, Chicago — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:42:44 GMT

All this peoploe who really really like Hillary, and think the rest of the world is stupid, I pose a question:
After seeing the way she has run her campaign, almost to the ground, can you really trust her?

$25000 on rooms in vegas... Now that's just irresponsible.

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Never see my message blogs — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:44:09 GMT

why are there more pro - obama commetns and my pro clinton ones never get published? I type mulitple times a day and nothing criticle or barack and my messages have yet to appear. I wsih the media would p-lay fair or whomefver is monitoring these messages sent in - there are 4 pro clinton messages on this first page right now out of 60 or so messages.

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ginger mitchell west chester ohio — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:44:31 GMT

Obama has my vote and yes I am white and middle age woman. Would never put THE Clintons back in again.I sure wouldn't vote for McCain he is to old and they should put age restrictions on running for Pres.

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Ian — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:44:43 GMT

"There will certainly be some McCain Democrats in the Fall.
Brian, Worcester, MA"

Given the history of the past 7 years, anyone who calls themselves a Democrat and votes for John McCain in Novemeber is too stupid to qualify for membership anyway.

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Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:46:23 GMT

Nader's being in the race makes it impossible for the Democrats to win the presidency so, irrelevant is irrelevant.

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Alfred Jones, Houston, TX — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:50:52 GMT

Ron, TX said

Obama has won more than 66% of the time.

MORE THAN 66% of the time. Ron, Ron, Ron, Ron, you clearly need to brush up on your "Fuzzy Math."

Since Ron is mathematically challenged like so many of B.O.'s supporters, I'll provide a little tutoring so that Ron won't grow up to be a total moRon.

Let's review:

First let’s start with the Popular Vote

To date, Obama has 10,697,535 votes

Clinton has 10,090,298 votes

Total 20,787,833 votes

Difference 607,237 votes (Obama's favor)

Ok Ron, I hope you've been able to keep up so far, because this part gets a little tricky. As a result, you may not want to try this at home.

Obama having 10,697,535 votes gives him 51.9% of the total votes cast for him and Clinton. We will round up and just call it 52% since we like you Obama folks so much (NOT).

Clinton having 10,090,298 votes gives her 48.5% of the total votes cast for her and Obama.

That's a difference of 3.5% of the total vote.

Now let’s take a look at the Delegate count according to MSNBC.

This includes both Pledged Delegates and Unpledged Delegates. It should be noted that any source you attempt to go to for Delegate totals, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, the AP and the Washington Post, etc, you will get totally different Delegate count numbers.

To date, Obama has a Delegate count of 1386 of the 2025 Delegates needed to get the nomination. Thus, leaving Obama 639 Delegate short of what he needs to secure the nomination.

Clinton has a Delegate count of 1293 of the 2025 Delegates needed to get the nomination. Thus, leaving Clinton 732 Delegates short of what she needs to secure the nomination.

Obama having 1386 Delegates gives him 52% of the 2679 total Delegates accounted for thus far.

Clinton having 1293 Delegates gives her 48.5% of the 2679 total Delegates accounted for thus far.

Whether it’s Popular Votes or Delegates, the percentages are exactly the same (what a shock). Obama 52% and Clinton 48.5%.

Now we’re not quite done yet.

Moving forward, let say Obama was to get 60% of the delegates (just for kicks). The contest would have to continue until May 20th with Kentucky in order for Obama to secure the requisite 2025 Delegates needed for the nomination.

However, if Obama were to get 52% of the delegates moving forward as he has prior to now, then the contest would have to go into the Convention in order to decide the winner.

Now that we have concluded our mathematical lesson, Ron, would you drop out if 48.5% of the people, who voted, voted for you as opposed to the 52% that voted for your opponent? Would you drop out if 48.5% of the total Delegates accounted for thus far have been awarded to you?

Would you drop out if your opponent still needed 639 Delegates in order to clinch the nomination and even if he got 60% of the Delegates moving forward, wouldn’t be able to accomplish that task until at least May 20th which is three months away?

Would you drop out if your opponent were to get 52% of the Delegates moving forward as he has in the past, and in so doing, it would not allow for a clear winner to be determined until the Convention?

Don't bother answering any of those questions, they’re all rhetorical.

Of course you would drop out, right Ron?

You would simply tuck your tail (do Obamacans have tails?) between your legs and just walk away right?

Oh let me guess, you would do it for the Party, right Ron? The Spineless, No Backbone Democratic Party. The same party that elected Claire McCaskil to the US Senate were she has spent her entire fourteen months campaigning for Obama and sniffing up Obama’s a*s hoping to get a White house position, instead of doing the work of the American people she was elected to represent.

If you believe that you are the most qualified person for a job, any job, especially if it is that of POTUS, and 48.5% of the people who have voted so far feel the same way, then you continue to fight for the 48.5% who believe in you the same way the 52% believe in your opponent.

That’s how Democracy works Ron, this isn’t a Dictatorship. So Obama, his supporters and the media need to stop trying to dictate to Senator Clinton, and her 48.5% of the voters, what they should do.

If not, they’re going to regret it in November.

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The Decider — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:52:27 GMT

It's time for special interests to end; it's time for corruption to end; and its time for a new beginning. Now, I don't think Barrack is perfect, but if we (the people) all stand behind,then maybe some perfect things can happen in our goverment that have never had a chance of happening before. Maybe we can even restore the honor, pride, and strength of America for democrats, for republicans, for independents: but most of all-- for AMERICAN!

one american --- I've been following these various novice commentators for the past few days. Pro Hillary this and pro Obama that...each day more of the same. Your point of view is the first straight forward, common sense approach that I've read all week. Folks wise up and agree that both Hillary or Obama would make a GREAT President. After Tuesday we need to begin process of healing and rally around Obama. Without coming together, WE LOSE in November and you get the same old crap served on a different plate!!

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macsurf, Newburyport, MA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:53:14 GMT

I agree Rockefeller's endorsement of Obama is great news.
But the underlying issue that makes me nervous,and could be a GOP trump card,is Iraq.
I, like Obama, opposed the Bushies' Iraqi march of folly from the get go.
That's why I was so ambivalent about the Kerry/Edwards ticket in 2004, even though I voted for it. It is why I could not support Hillary Clinton this time around.
At least the two Johns finally found the courage to admit their Iraq vote was a mistake. But not so Sister Hil.
All that said, I've slowly come to question whether American troops will be coming home from either Iraq or Afghanistan any time soon, regardless of who becomes president in January, 2009.
The Iraq invasion created a power vacuum and opened a Pandora's Box that has destabilized the Middle East from Palestine to Pakistan.
The US has too many vested interests in the region, like access to the oil reserves of the Persian Gulf and the natural gas reserves of Southwest Asia, to simply now walk away from Iraq and let another power vacuum and Pandora's Box open that might be even more dangerous than the ones the Bushies opened with their initial, unnecessary, and illegal invasion of Iraq.
All Americans, whether we want to admit it or not, and regardless of what party we identify with politically, are dangerously dependent on the oil and natural gas`reserves from the Gulf and Southwest Asia.
I just don't see any american president engaging in a preciptous withdrawal of troops from Iraq any time soon. In fact, given the stakes, I can see the American troop presence in the region having to increase in the years ahead. We need those energy supplies and we cannot, absolutely cannot, allow pakistan's nuclear weapons to fall into the wrong hands.
As a liberal Democrat who opposed the Iraq war, I'm starting to think we're stuck for a while.
And if I'm thinking that, and John McCain has good strategists, he's going to be able to clobber who's ever the Democratic nominee if he/she is constantly calling for an immediate or precipitous withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
This is really dicey stuff folks.

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RobK, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:54:10 GMT

The Clinton's arrogant attitude of inevitability, discounting other voters and Obama's wins, and personally attacking him instead of the issues, then maybe we would hate the Clintons so much.

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Marbw — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:56:19 GMT

Mondale 3am ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fu-2Ew1ijg

Hillary Clinton 3am ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M70emIFxETs

McCain 3am ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPadP7eAO9Y

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fact that Obama is going to be taking incoming fire from both McCain and Clinton . . . Is it time to look at the fact that McCain's chief strategist, Charley Black actually works for Mark Penn at Burson-Marsteller Worldwide . . . http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2007/02/20/GR2007022000447.html (via Kausflies)

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:56:29 GMT

johnathon:

The last report I saw had Obama winning the popular vote (to date) by 925,197 votes.

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The observer — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:01:05 GMT

It strikes me a lot when they talk about experience and stuff when they elected twice the dude(Bush) who knows nothing about the rest of the world as well as his own!!!

Rockefeller endorses Obama

jg,bklyn,ny — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:04:11 GMT

to Just asking in NY. Ive heard that BO has donated to the campaigns of superdelagates more than clinton. I dont see anything wrong with him trying to help get dems elected. I note he also campainged for many dems running for office in 2006, including winners such as Jim Webb and Claire Mckaskil. Thats politics. I dont think basing ur support on even a max contribution from BO is a politically prudent reason for any of the superdelagtes to support him. In regard to the pressure being felt by some AA congressman to support BO, I think it should be noted that the pressure being exerted is not from the BO campaign but from unafilliated constituants. As can be observed from a review of these blogs, every candidate is guilty of having some overzealous supporters.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Mark Thieme — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:04:25 GMT

Jay Rockefeller is about as "establishment" as you can get.

His extraordinarily distinguished Senate career has made him truly one of our most senior statesmen.

This is perhaps not such a big deal to the rank and file voter who may not know much about Rockefeller other than his famous family name, but as a message to the power structure, it is huge.

Somebody turn out the last light left burning in the fading Clinton campaign.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Elliott, Los Angeles,CA — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:04:56 GMT

So much for letting the voters decide.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Hillary Clinton — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:05:05 GMT

The super delegates, the caucuses, the primaries in the small states, they all do not count! I have won New York (where I am the senator) and New Jersey (next door to New York) and Massachusetts and California. That makes me the nominee

That should make me the nominee

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Republican Hussein's for Obama — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:06:02 GMT

Please feel free to jump on the Obama Train , we have room for everyone.

YES WE CAN

Rockefeller endorses Obama

voter, az — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:12:35 GMT

The democratic party has lost their mind. All these people jumping on the band wagon is nuts. He joined foreign committee and said he was not running for president and has done nothing since he was put on committee. Now I know why we democrats lose so many elections. I will never vote for someone with his experience level. Look where that got with Bush.And you supporters act like he is not part of Washington because he attacks Hillary on this issue. He is a senator you know. Plus look who backs him they are all part of Washington. DAH! Kennedy, Kerry,and such. I have never seen so many gullible people.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Rick Hussein, Ky — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:15:17 GMT

I wouldn't feel secure with "Pimp Daddy B" in control of our military.
J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY (Sent Friday, February 29, 2008 12:21 PM)

Whew!!!!, Daum, J. Merle, we thought we had lost ya there for a few days. Nice to see the Real You again.

Lol at sueing the Super Delegates & individual voter's. Hillary just may be thining about trying That.

Has anyone seen the Kitchen sink?

Rockefeller endorses Obama

best4usa — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:18:13 GMT

2008 Democratic Popular Vote

As you can see Obama leads in both!!
nuff said
Go to clearpolicts.com

Popular Vote Count
State Date % Vote In Obama Clinton
Popular Vote Total - - 10,305,403 9,379,822

Popular Vote (w/FL) - - 10,881,617 10,250,808

Popular Vote (w/FL & MI)* - - 10,881,617 10,579,117

Democrats Abroad 02/21 100% 14,937 7,439

Wisconsin 02/19 100% 646,007 452,795

Hawaii 02/19 100% 28,347 8,835

Virginia 02/12 99% 628,055 349,829

Maryland 02/12 99% 523,587 310,965

District of Columbia 02/12 100% 88,232 27,865

Louisiana 02/09 100% 220,632 136,925

Nebraska 02/09 100% 26,126 12,445

California 02/05 100% 2,007,934 2,432,459

New York 02/05 100% 697,914 1,003,623

Illinois 02/05 99% 1,301,954 662,845

New Jersey 02/05 100% 487,046 597,329

Massachusetts 02/05 100% 511,887 704,591

Georgia 02/05 100% 704,247 330,026

Minnesota 02/05 99% 142,088 68,980

Missouri 02/05 100% 405,466 395,013

Tennessee 02/05 100% 251,692 335,745

Colorado 02/05 99% 79,590 38,699

Arizona 02/05 100% 193,126 229,501

Alabama 02/05 100% 300,143 222,897

Connecticut 02/05 100% 179,720 165,406

Arkansas 02/05 100% 82,010 219,416

Oklahoma 02/05 100% 130,130 228,480

Kansas 02/05 100% 27,172 9,462

New Mexico 02/05 100% 71,396 73,105

Utah 02/05 99% 70,414 48,766

Delaware 02/05 100% 50,467 39,984

North Dakota 02/05 100% 11,625 6,948

Idaho 02/05 100% 16,880 3,655

Alaska 02/05 100% 6,674 2,194

Florida 01/29 100% 576,214 870,986

South Carolina 01/26 100% 294,898 140,990

Michigan* 01/15 100% - 328,309

New Hampshire 01/08 100% 105,007 112,610

Rockefeller endorses Obama

Evan — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:18:22 GMT

Someone should come-up with this 3 am TV ad.
Ring, Ring
Caller - President Clinton Iran is arming a nuclear missile.
Clinton - Is this int. solid.
Caller - No but we got from an Iranian dissident.
Clinton - OK nuke them. I am getting back to sleep.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:22:28 GMT

Oh this is good.

Hillary accepts a 170,000 donation from a company in Illinois that is being sued for brazen sexual harassment against its female employees and the owner of the company has a criminal record for attempted grand larceny and patronizing a prostitue. The number of women the EEOC has identified as possible victims of sexual harassment is 103. Although knowing about the charges and the owners criminal background the Clinton campaign is refusing to return the 170,000 saying that the sexual harassment suits are still pending. Like 103 women are lying about being sexually harassed. Well there you go all you blind female followerrs of Hillary. Don't worry, she'll be there for you through thick and thin, unless of course she needs a few more bucks for her campaign.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

lll — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:30:42 GMT

I so happy that obama win election. he like jesus christ. he so perfect. he throw mccain out and all america come togethir. even jewish people I think obama's ass smell of roses.

Rockefeller endorses Obama

con ~hussein~ Pennsylvania — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:45:01 GMT

The CHAIRMAN of the Senate INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE huh?
I guess that answers the big RED PHONE Controversy!
Imagine that?????