Obama: Races won't alter delegate lead

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:24:09 GMT

Well, he couldn't be more right about that. All this Hillary come back stuff is hype. Show me the numbers Hillary!!!!

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Pete "Hussein" - Albany, NY — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:29:21 GMT

"Cool, calm and collected."

Well, have you seen the kind of angry outbursts from Senator Obamathat you've seen from Senator Clinton on the campaign trail?

I think the folks at Slate.com got it right...

http://www.slate.com/id/2185720/

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b anton — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:30:31 GMT

The national polls now show Clinton leading Obama by 4 points. A turn around of ten. They also show Hillary beating McCain by 4 points and Obama loosing to McCain by 6. I think the jury is out on Obama. Time to concede Barack.

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Johnny Democratic, Washington DC — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:31:10 GMT

A commander-in-chief must always appear calm and confident, say what you may about Obama, but he is calm under fire. One thing is certain, Obama has showed he can handle attacks, a mis-step or two within his campaign, bad press, front-runner status, underdog status, you name it, he's wore it.

Hillary's first brushes with the above and we don't see her reacting calmly and collectedly, we see her frailing away and her own staff imploding. Where's the leadership?

And don't tell me HRC isn't polarizing. Look at this inter-party race, Hillary has managed to polarize even this race with her playing of the victim card to the point, putting the party back together for the general will take more doing than expected. I truly hope this process ends with todays results. Somebody put a fork in the primaries, time for something that matters more to the country as a whole.

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What Change Candidate? — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:31:36 GMT

An excerpt from a speech by Barack Obama explaining how his family was built by civil rights events in Selma, AL.

"So the Kennedy's decided we're going to do an airlift. We're going to go to Africa and start bringing young Africans over to this country and give them scholarships to study so they can learn what a wonderful country America is.

"This young man named Barack Obama (Sr.) got one of those tickets and came over to this country. He met this woman whose great great-great-great- grandfather had owned slaves; but she had a good idea there was some craziness going on because they looked at each other and they decided that we know that, (in) the world as it has been, it might not be possible for us to get together and have a child. There was something stirring across the country because of what happened in Selma, Alabama, because some folks are willing to march across a bridge. So they got together and Barack Obama Jr. Was born. So don't tell me I don't have a claim on Selma, Alabama. Don't tell me I'm not coming home to Selma, Alabama."

Very moving, except for two facts:

Obama was born in 1961. Selma marches didn't start until 1965.

And the bill that brought his father over ALSO started years before Selma. Selma had nothing to do with his father’s earning a right to be in this country.

So, the moral is, Obama is a terrific speaker, with a hell of a talent for public speaking.

But the truth is that in a speech such as this one, the facts were distorted and an audience's emotional attachment to their city's history was bent to satisfy his needs. I'm not saying other politicians don't do the same thing, but is he not supposed to be the change candidate?

Is he allowed to bend the facts to his convenience and then criticize others?

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Dennis, Colorado — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:33:25 GMT

To bad the women writers of Saturday Night Live have showed their bias in the last two weeks. They will not help Hillary in the long run.

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Brian, Bellevue, WA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:35:50 GMT

First of all, he's absolutely correct about the delegate math. At MOST, even if Hillary makes a screaming, cackling victory speech tonight, the most net delegates she can pick up out of today's contests is around 10, when all the margins and precincts are figured. And that scenario would yield the gain from today being erased by big Obama wins in Wyoming and Mississippi. So BEST case scenario, she's looking at six weeks to Pennsylvania, with the same delegate deficit she has moving into today's contests. And obviously, then she has to make huge delegate inroads starting with that single state.

So much for your firewall and your dirty, slimy politics, Bill. Get out of the white house business now, before you plummet towards Nixon in presidential legacy.

Obama '08. Experienced, vetted, and REAL SOLUTIONS!!!!

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Tim, South Lyon, MI — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:36:35 GMT

He is right about what thing that after tonight he will still ahve the lead. Sen. Clinton will have to just amazing kick butt to catch him or get the lead tonight, or at all really. I'm interested to see how tonight and the next few days play out. Rumors of a lot of superdelegates coming out for Obama soon and he still hasn't released his Feb. fund raising figures. Could be interesting.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:37:14 GMT

http://www.newsweek.com/id/118240

Do the math Senator Clinton. If you take this to Denver you hand the Election to McBush.
If you get out now and start the healing, the Democratic party, Independents, and disaffected Republicans will give a mandate to Obama and regain a working majority in both houses of Congress.

Obama!

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Mishy-Gan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:43:06 GMT

I'm crossing my fingers that the math I keep hearing about is correct! What a breath of fresh air the Obamas are! Not just air, but SUBSTANCE and INTEGRITY. (some might have to look that up)

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Kris STL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:43:13 GMT

Obama knows that Hillary is willing to steal this from him and he is not taking anything for granted. He is not being arrogant (like she was) thinking that he is inevitably going to win the nomination. He is ready for a fight and is willing to do so. But he knows that he is the tougher candidate and can fight fair. He dose not have to go with low blows and sneak attacks to win. I say kudos to you Obama!!!!

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TheAntiObamaMama — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:43:50 GMT

Sorry, B. Hussein Obama, but you will be crying all week when Hillary kills you in the primaries today, and takes either a lead over you, and drastically catches up to you.

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HILLARY, ON THE REBOUND — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:46:27 GMT

WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT.

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Chad, Grand Rapids MI — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:47:14 GMT

Good luck Obama!

I just read about Hillary's commercials being altering Obama's skin tone to make him appear "darker". I think this is very sad! I appologize to the African American people. We do not stand for this! We are a United People... at least some of us!

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Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:48:34 GMT

Well, he's right on the delegate lead. But at this point, it doesn't seem like that will be enough to stop Clinton from continuing forward.

It's been clear for weeks that a superdelegate showdown is the ONLY way she can win. The only question is, how many bridges is she willing to burn to get there? And imagine if she loses to McCain?

Once more the Democrats will succeeded in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. They couldn't beat Bush with everything going their way, and after another four years of disaster, with Bush's approval rating permanently in the 30s, they absolutely MUST win the White House if they're to regain any prestige or dignity whatsoever.

Primary predictions: http://www.nationalscold.com

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Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:48:42 GMT

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Gloris Frist, Houston,Texas — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:49:29 GMT

There has been numerous reports, of Obama supporters trashing Hillary Clinton signs in Texas. Obama supporters are idiots !

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John Shilson, Sacramento, Ca — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:50:36 GMT

Michigan and Florida still lurk in the background. Gov. Crist has said that he is willing to support a new election of Democratic delegates in Florida. Michigan already has a primary scheduled for August 5th to which a presidential primary easily could be added. Seems like it would be relatively easy to settle the issue at the ballot box if the candidates are so inclined.

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:50:58 GMT

OBAMA: RACES WON'T ALTER DELEGATE LEAD

LOL. Obama, If you keep saying that to yourself maybe it'll come true.

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IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE..hillaryclinton.com — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:51:12 GMT

YES TODAY WE WILL FINALLY GET CHANGE, WHEN HILLARY WINS BIG !

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K"Hussein"J, Dallas, TX — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:54:23 GMT

Sen. Obama is absolutely correct in his assessment, but Clinton, her campaign, and the MSM will ignore this bit of fact because they are playing towards their own selfish agendas.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:01:39 GMT

... and Obama is getting another 50 Super Delegates who will be announced, tomorrow

This according to Tom Brokaw

Hillary is falling further and furhter behind in the delegate race

Barack Obama is inevitable

Barack Obama will be your next President

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TheProfessor — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:02:54 GMT

"You know what my head tells me is that we've got a very sizeable delegate lead that is going to be hard to overcome," he said. "I am, you know, confident that we can maintain a pledged delegate lead going into the convention."

You know, I think this guy says, "you know", a little too much.

Barack Obama
1,303.5
64.4% of the
2,025 needed

Hillary Clinton
1,212

59.9% of the
2,025 needed

http://politics.nytimes.com/election-guide/2008/results/delegates/index.html

Looks like math isn't one of Barry's better subjects.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:07:39 GMT

Hillary wouldn't race-bait, would she ?

No, NOT HILLARY !!

Whatever it takes, right Hillary ?

From AmericaBlog.com (via Huff Post)

'...Why is Obama's skin blacker than normal in Hillary's new attack ad?

by John Aravosis (DC) · 3/04/2008 12:42:00 PM ET ·

DailyKos has the original scoop. I went and got the original footage from the Clinton ad, and then compared it to 3 different video clips of the same debate from 3 different sources. I did this so as to take into account any editing, or quality issues, that might have accounted for Obama having darker skin in any particular video. None of the 3 video sources I found showed Obama nearly as black as the Hillary ad does. Click the image above to see a larger version. Look at his lips. Look at his eyebrows. Look at how the red MSNBC background has turned more purple. Clearly the image was darkened. The question is "why."

It just keeps happening again and again and again. The Clintons keeps doing things, saying things, that sound awfully racist. And we're to believe that this, the - what? 8th, 10th time? - this has happened is again just a coincidence. The first half a dozen times you launch seemingly racist attacks on your black opponent, maybe - maybe - we can write it off as "boy you're really dumb not to get it." But having a seemingly-racist attack from the Clinton folks on Obama every single week, after a while, you don't get to play the "I had no idea!" card anymore. After that many times, you're race-baiting. You're using racism to win. And you're destroying your legacy and your husband's. Enough already.

Labels: hillary clinton, negative campaigning, racism...'

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Neil, VA beach, VA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:08:09 GMT

Obama, I prey God for you. I like you to win and unite our country. I also say that world is looking for a leader like you. I know hillary's supporters will talk about experience, that does not matter much. People need a leader and inspirer and a visionary. I am white and ask all my white friends, hispanic friends, Asian and black friends to support you

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Dazed and Confused in DC — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Of course she hasn't met you. Otherwise she'd be ga ga over you. Because you're so wonderful.

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Gary, El Centro, Ca — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:09:58 GMT

These were states that Clinton held huge leads in and considered to be her fire wall just a few short weeks ago. Regardless of who wins tonight, Obama made up a lot of ground in a short time and still has the momentum in my view. He has a clear delegate lead that will be hard to overcome. It would be better for the party if Hillary will bow out after this contest.

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Elizabeth Everett, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:12:12 GMT

It delights me to learn of just how narrow 'the
gap' has become. I'm tired of the Clintons,
the Bush men, and the Reagan years. For the first
time in my life I am thrilled to be voting for
someone like Obama. He's a leader. He thinks
quickly and brilliantly on his feet, doesn't smirk while his opponent is making a statement
(as she did in last, and previous debates).

She looks way too tired, clearly does not
nor has she taken care of her health and
weight ... beyond that her EXPERIENCE is
that of her husband's not her own.

The remark on 60 minutes really is telling
of her inability to bring people together. "At
least there's no evidence he's Muslim as far as
I know." What a stupid statement. What a
witch, to knowingly bring some doubt to people
who are truly UNINFORMED or easily persuaded.
Dirty Trickster .... she is. Good-bye Hillary.
It's time for you to take a FINAL bow and get
behind our party and our candidate BARACK OBAMA.

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kyd70,SC — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:12:44 GMT

Being young on the scene helps because there isn't much to scrutinize.
Only problem is when fighting a guerilla war, the insurgent forces immediately test new leadership. taking questions from reporters isn't tough. Finding out that 3,000 americans were intentionally killed all at once - thats tough. Being stabbed, beaten and interrogated by people who hit you on your broken arm - thats tough.
Repeating the same speech over and over - that's not tough. Saying you were right 6 years ago - that's not tough.
McCain is only tough candidate. The only one who can stand up to our enemies and fight hard to defeat them.

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nuanced — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:13:03 GMT

"We may lose and we may win though
We will never be here again" -- Take It Easy - Eagles

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pablo rachi, sf ,ca — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:13:58 GMT

Obama, keep it rollin', the supers will not overturn the will of the people. Continue to stay positive. HRC is like a caged animal with a scorced earth mentality. If she couldn't manage a campaign, how can she run a country? Oh, my wife is an attorney, but its not on my resume.

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John, TX — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:14:05 GMT

Please God - save us from empty suit Oblahma!

Obama/Rezko08

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Steve Imhoff — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:15:48 GMT

All the way Obama. Keep up the good work no matter what Bill Clinton throws out there. His day and methods are past history and the times, they are a changing.

Imhoff

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Richard Armstrong, Waikato, New Zealand — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:16:02 GMT

well Mr Obama - let us all hope and pray that you are correct that your lead does not alter heading into the Convention. There are many people all over the world waiting to see who we get next to deal with in the Whitehouse....."that" woman, who is only a slight improvement on the incumbent so called, "President" or yourself, a man who we can believe in for at least a first term, and all going well, another one after that !

YES - YOU - CAN !!

Richard Armstrong
New Zealand

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Robert, Boulder CO — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:17:04 GMT

I am an Obama supporter so it pains me to say that it really sounds like a big night for HRC. The Clintonites sound really buoyant whilst Obama's campaign is setting the expectations low and keeping the talk geared towards the delegate count. Plus, the press has characteristically overcompensated to the charges of earlier favoritism by now turning against Obama.

Lets not forget that while Obama had closed the poll gap in Ohio and Texas, the past few days have seen a bounce in favor of the Clintons. The Clintons have finally found a way to balance their usual negativity with Hillary's feigning a sense of vulnerability and humanity.

I just don't get a good feeling for Obama. I really hope I am wrong.

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bette s, portland, oregon — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:17:44 GMT

Obama is the Hope Bomb, he has the brilliance, judgement, and consistency to be President of the USA. He has accomplished much more than Hillary, he has much more substance, and the grace, honesty and stamina to lead our country. Keep on keeping on, Senator Obama, and don't let them (The Clintons) ever get to you. They don't play nice and need to be kicked outta the playpen.

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Manue, Pearland, TX — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:18:18 GMT

The delegate count may not shift too much, but I'm venturing a guess that the popular vote is going to tilt significantly toward Hillary.

That's something that the superdelegates are going to have trouble talking down.

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ANYONE But Obama, Utopia — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:18:46 GMT

Oh, poor Obama had to bring his wife back with him - what was she there to beat them back if they came up with a "tough" question. His attempt to make up for that disasterous press avail yesterday is too little, too late.

The chink in the armor has begun and let the chips fall where they may.

Hmmm, and for an innocent man, just exactly WHY does he have one of his staffer's attending the Rezko pre-trial hearings FULL TIME taking notes??? Me thinks he protests too much.....

Go HILLARY '08 & '12

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loris bay — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:19:07 GMT

Go Obama! YES WE CAN!

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Renee, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:19:23 GMT

Yes We CAN! OBAMA '08!

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:22:19 GMT

Mr. Obama, should you lose Ohio and Texas tonight you may want to think about bowing out of the race and work on unifying the party. With more experience under your belt you will surely get the nomination next time around. Help make history and let's elect the first female president of the United States.

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loris bay — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:23:05 GMT

My--- O-----bama-bama-bama!

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Paul Brown, Belleair Beach, FL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:23:42 GMT

Clinton looks to have won Ohio, but Texas is still too close to call. As tight as these races are, Obama may be right...but it sounds like he's already putting a bit of spin on the evening. Check out the story and predictions at:
http://undecidedvoters.blogspot.com/

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J. in PA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:24:45 GMT

I wish America truly valued class and positivity in its politics. Obama would win all 50 states.
I have a feeling Dems want more negativity and nastiness, provided by HRC. Looks like you're gonna get it.
The Republicans must be smiling...

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V. Sheldon, Portage IN — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:25:51 GMT

Nothing Hillary can do, short of holding up the convention at gunpoint will not change the basic fact that the pledged delegate count will not alter itself sufficiently to give her the nomination. And the Supers aren't about to split the party in two just to satisfy Her lust for power. Face it Hill and all you Cintonistas out there- do the math. It allways ends up the same. Those of us who support Barack are not going anywhere and will not be changing our votes.

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Corlette, Mobile, AL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:26:56 GMT

It is really time for the Democratic Party to unite and stop the bickering. This has been exciting but let's prepare for the fall. All the put downs will only led to the Republician Party fighting the party in the General Election. Hillary, bow out like a lady. In this day and time it is stell ok to be a lady.

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Johnny Hussein U, WA State — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:27:52 GMT

Senator Obama will prevail. The Clinton's "kitchen sink" attack will ultimatley prove ill conceived and fruitless. Stand tall Barack, Yes We Can!

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nmben, , NM — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:28:02 GMT

The 150 excess delegates of Obama represent hundreds of thousands of people. The Clintons will not make them disappear regardless of what happened on the 4th. The Clintons have decided to go nuclear literally (3AM) and threatening to take the Democratic electorate on a mud slide.
The outcome is clear: Obama. Unless, of course, the Democratic Party wants to sabotage the process and end up in the same situation as 1968 and 1972.

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kd — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:29:36 GMT

"You know, I think she hasn't met me"? Um what! Is that all one has to do to be swayed over to the Obama camp! Give me a break. He's all air and no substance.

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frankfine — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:31:11 GMT

Obama God Is your strenght... the strenght and skills of men do fail,, But God will never fail you,... remember God's people when you cross to the other side of big seat. For sure You will battle mc cain, cos it has been writing for you to arise and shine

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Damon Fernandes, Washington, D.C. — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:31:50 GMT

Bye Hillary.

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Brian, Tampa, Florida — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:35:17 GMT

I am fairly certain that Tina Fey had little or no input into the Obama sketch. She was only hosting the show that week; she is no longer the head writer on the show. Both Obama/Clinton sketches were the work of long-time SNL writer Jim Downey. There have been several articles published over the last couple of weeks (including one in the New York Times) pinpointing Downey as the author of the sketches.

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Barry Scott, Stockton, Ca — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:35:50 GMT

I'm still in awe of Obama who could, if her wanted to play dirty like his opponent, raise topics like Hillary's tax returns, Walmart experience, and countless other issues.
Hillary cannot and will not catch up in delegates.
I'm waiting for Richardson, Gore, and others to stand up and say "Enough"...enough dirty politics, the losing candidate is bringing the party down.
All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing....directed toward Richardson, Edwards, et al.

Obama has been winning a clean race and motivated millions of voters.
It's time for her to stop.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:36:32 GMT

Big John endorses Little John
John Hagee, the Louis Farrakhahn of the far right

From Huff Post:

'...Catholic Media Figures Mum On McCain's Embrace Of Hagee

March 4, 2008 11:31 AM

During the Sunday Morning liveblog, it was noted that Tim Russert, dean of gotcha journalism, all but ignored one of the more controversial events of the week, anti-Catholic bigot John Hagee's endorsement of GOP frontrunner John McCain. It seemed to be a tailor-made moment for Russert, and the opportunity was well served up by McCain partisan Mike Murphy, but Russert whiffed. Media Matters recounts the blow-by-blow:

MURPHY: The McCain campaign's got to -- in my view, anyway, from the outside -- understand that the primary is over, they don't need to be campaigning with televangelists in San Antonio. They need to pivot to the general election in a way...with all due respect to the good reverend, and I will say as a Catholic boy who's spent a lot of time with John McCain, there is not an anti-Catholic atom in John McCain; he loves my people -- but pivot to the general election and take the fact that McCain is a different kind of Republican and run with it in a very bad environment where we need that kind of guy to win, or Democrat city. It'll set the conservative movement back 50 years.

RUSSERT: Let me show you another issue where there will be a difference between John McCain and either Obama or Clinton, and that's NAFTA, [panelist and Republican strategist] Mary Matalin. North America Free Trade Agreement.

Media Matters does a fine job parsing Russert's hypocrisy, noting that previously, he had "persisted with questions to Sen. Barack Obama about Louis Farrakhan's support of Obama, despite Obama's repeated denunciations of Farrakhan's statements." But what is perhaps more galling is that Russert is a Catholic himself -- proud John Carroll University alum and author of Big Russ And Me, which lovingly details the lessons learned from a Catholic upbringing. With this background, it's jarring that the Hagee endorsement didn't inspire any outrage in Russert or any fodder for discussion on Meet The Press.

Sadly, Russert is hardly alone in his inattention to the matter. NBC's Sunday morning lineup is dominated by media celebrities who strongly identify themselves as Catholic, and precisely none of them seemed capable of working up a scintilla of ire at the Hagee endorsement. Crooks and Liars' John Amato wondered where Holy Cross graduate Chris Matthews stood on the matter last Saturday. As of last night, he's still waiting. And rather than unleash the full contents of his fusty box of anger on McCain, John McLaughlin -- who was once an ordained Catholic priest -- seemed more intent on lowering the boom on what the Obama campaign may or may not have said to Canadian officials on NAFTA.

The unwillingness among these Catholic media figures to stand up for their fellows is nothing short of baffling. Sad, even -- so far, the loudest outcry on the matter has come from frothing Catholic League lunatic Bill Donohue. But it's easy to see how McCain, who once stood firm against "agents of intolerance," is going to skate by this election cycle seeking the warm embrace of bigots: too many agents of tolerance occupy the space where scrutiny is warranted...'

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Ian — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:37:52 GMT

It doesn't matter what happens tonight. Hillary could lose by double digits everywhere and Howard Wolfson would spin an excuse to go on. This thing is going to the convention. It isn't in Hillary's DNA to concede.
I'm not sure it matters anymore bacause a portion of each candidate's support will evaporate in November if the other wins.
God help us all if we've got to hear the phrase "My friends" for the next four years.

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voice of reason, TX — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:38:49 GMT

Spending 5 to 1 in Michigan, 2 to 1 in Texas, sure he's made progress. But there are people who cannot be swayed by the advertisements, etc...it's his performance in the debate, Rezco and Sinclair, Foreign affairs experience, etc... that we're looking into.
It is Clinton who had thus far won the larger states.
Her message - no matter how the media try to deter - is clear about the economy and foreign affairs. Two of our biggest problems right now. Problems I don't want my kids to inherit.

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Anthony, Brandon, FL — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:39:51 GMT

All in all, I think what both candidates have done for the Democratic party have been great. Obama and Clinton have ran superlative campaigns, however between President Clinton's remarks in SC and taking into account the past 11 contests, it is easy to see where Hillary failed. Obama has spent countless time and money in states that apparently "did not matter"; he gained ground and in many occassions overtook Clinton in "not so key states". Obama realized the importance of getting his supporters out to vote in smaller states and racked up an amazing and unprecedented delegate lead. There are only two ways Clinton can catch Obama now, if the superdelegates overule the delagate count and poular vote; or if Obama fouls up astronomically. Even if Clinton were to lose all four contests today, she will remain in and fight, you have to admire her love for this country. I just think it's too late.

Obama 08

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The Don — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:43:24 GMT

You are the man Obama. What a class act?

It's time for Clinton to move given her campaign's promise - even though thier promises are always promises not set in stone.........

Case in point is well stated here by Obama's campaign manager..

RE: The Real Meaning of March 4th

Clinton Chief Strategist Mark Penn: “After March 4th, over 3000 delegates will be committed, and we project that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will be virtually tied with 611 delegates still to be chosen in Pennsylvania and other remaining states. Again and again, this race has shown that it is voters and delegates who matter, not the pundits or perceived ‘momentum.’” [Mark Penn memo, 2/13/08]

Clinton aide Guy Cecil: "We think that at the end of the day on March 4 we will be within 25 delegates.” [Politico, 2/13/08]

Howard Wolfson: “I Think We Will Be Ahead In The Delegate Race After Texas And Ohio.” [Clinton campaign conference call, 2/11/08]

New York Times: “Clinton advisers have said Mrs. Clinton must win the Texas and Ohio primaries by at least 10 percentage points if she has any hope of catching up with Mr. Obama in the delegate count, particularly because he has shown momentum recently at picking up support from elected officials who count as superdelegates.” [NYT, 2/22/08]

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By their own clear definition of where they expected and believed they needed to be after Ohio and Texas, the Clinton campaign will fall terribly short on March 4th. The Obama pledged delegate lead stands at 162. The question for the Clinton campaign if they do not significantly erode that lead on Tuesday is what plausible path they have to even up the pledged delegates in the remaining contests.

There are 611 pledged delegates left after March 4th’s contests. They would need to win at least 62% of all remaining pledged delegates to get back to even. And while they have often talked about Pennsylvania – where public polls show their lead deteriorating rapidly – the Wyoming caucuses on March 8th and Mississippi primary or March 11th could potentially result in more pledged delegates netted to the winner than on March 4th.

So it is clear that narrow popular vote wins in Texas and Ohio will do very little to improve their nearly impossible path to the nomination. If they do not win Texas and Ohio by healthy double digit margins – and they led by healthy double digit margins as recently as two weeks ago - they will be facing almost impossible odds to reverse the delegate math.

While the Clintons gamely continue to try to move the goal posts, at some point there has to be a reckoning. It is a very simple question – what is their path to secure the nomination? No amount of spin can change the math. We look forward to their tortured answers on Wednesday morning.

The Clinton campaign has insisted that this is a race about delegates. And we agree. The tale of March 4th is not who wins what states but where the delegate battle stands after all the delegate yield for all four of these contests have been allocated.

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Jim, Santa Cruz — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:45:52 GMT

Obama will win the nomination at the convention due to his superior skill at presenting his case logically, intelligently and spiritually.

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Michael, Dallas, Texas — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:46:34 GMT

So did you ever ask and did he ever complete his answers regarding his compaign aide's meeting with the Canadian minister or did you simply ask him whether he needed a pillow?

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Candace — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:10:41 GMT

Give up Hillary and Bill nobody wants you in the White House. Your times are over!!!!!

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Dee Vague, Friday Harbor, WA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:11:33 GMT

I am a proud Democrat and am finally happy to see an election that makes people think about what is really going on in our society, I am also proud to be on Obama's bandwagon and am disappointed in all the press (SWITCH) from Obama to Clinton these past 3 days, crucial days leading into todays primaries, it's like she whined about poor pitiful her, getting the first question all the time, getting no positive press. Does NO ONE remember all the scandals in the Clinton administration and that she was PART of some of those scandals, you don't think the republicans have rooms full of stuff they can use against her if she is our nominee??? This race is starting to get ugly using dirty tactics and I must say that Obama really hasn't slipped much at all, he just keeps responding in a positive way and I think voters will see that. We need to keep our party together and I am afraid HRC will tear us apart on what could be the most important election in the last 50 years. Let's UNITE this country, YES WE CAN!!!!

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Anthony whitten, Beaverton Oregon — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:11:35 GMT

Billary reminds me a team that is getting the snot kick out of them and when they finally score, their fans erroupt as if they have a chance to win. Billary has lost 11 in a row. If the shoe was on the other foot, the "Talking Heads" would have already pushed Obama out of the race.

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Adam — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:14:06 GMT

I hope Texas and Ohio voters have sense enough to prefer Clinton to Obama. Obama can run in 2016 when he has some experience behind him. Right now his environmental policies are about as progressive as Richard Nixon’s. That’s change???
He is not as new as he wants to appear.

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dr puma, Los Angeles, Calif. — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:15:51 GMT

The meat is on the fire right now and the sharp fork with the long handle is piercing in. Soon the meat will be flopped over, charring the other side and that is when Hillary will get out...her long dirty cranky picnic will be over and chef Obama will soon be serving up tasty chunks of nourishing democratic slabs of hot juicy meat and the whole world will cheer as Obama and the American people roll out a whole new and better dream for all citizens of earth.

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Anne Starritt, Gunnison, CO — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:00:57 GMT

What is it with changing the rules now? No way! You made your choice - stick with it! (Not that it would matter at this point).

go-Go-GO Mr.O-Oh-oh

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Don, State College, PA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:18:24 GMT

Obama will not have the popular vote when all is said and done.

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Donna — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:35:59 GMT

To All Dem supporters:

The bottom line is that no matter who picks up TX and OH tonight, neither will have the minimum number of delegates to grab the nomination.

In all likelihood no matter how the state primaries/caucuses play out the nomination will be decided at the convention and not before.

Also, don't forget about MI and FL. In the end, the delegates will be seated regardless of how they get there.

Finally, neither will be able to wrap up the nomination without the supers who can choose whoever they want.

BOTH need to stay in the race. If either drops out, that will prejudice voters in states that have not yet held their primaries/caucuses. Is this how we want to run a democracy?

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Donna — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:38:35 GMT

Jim in Santa Cruz wrote:

"Obama will win the nomination at the convention due to his superior skill at presenting his case logically, intelligently and spiritually."

More than I can say for most Obama supporters.

I still don't have a clue how he plans to bring this change and what it will cost me.

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Fran SC, N. Myrtle Beach, SC — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:53:00 GMT

Mr. Obama, I believe the T R A J E C T O R Y of this race has changed!(to borrow your word to impress your Star Bucks demographic). As was said earlier, if you lose Ohio, TX, RI, you really should gracefully bow out of this race for the sake of party unity. Hopefully you and your supporters can see how this statement effects the HC supporters who are just as loyal and determined to have the first woman in the White House. Thank you God!!!!!

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Dolores — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:05:56 GMT

The media in ohio showed Obama supporters beating 2 men that were holding a Hillary sign, one man that was beaten up was in a wheel chair. Obama supporters intimidate and threaten people to change their vote to Obama.Calling blacks that are voting for Hillary uncle tom. Is that the way he is getting his votes. Dirty tactics.

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Dolores — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:31:48 GMT

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Hillary