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laura, milwaukee, wi — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:17:42 GMT

how can hillary hold her head up with pride about her wins when they were won by using the worst kind of smear campaign? if she can only win by making the other person look bad, or hoping they make a mistake, or by bullying the press, it is really pathetic. the american people deserve something more from their president. barack obama is the one who has energized the party and brought new people into the process. he offers the best there is for the future of this country.

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:19:29 GMT

Obama is nothing more than a motivational speaker. You can find a good one from any reputable speaker's bureau.

Obama is a motivational speaker, not a leader of presidential caliber.

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Jen, Sandy UT — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:20:20 GMT

I read yesterday that Hillary has asked for a court ruling to allow her phone records from the time she was First Lady to be kept secret for 2 years, although she will release her schedule. Why? What secrets lie in those phone records that would hurt her? Evidently something, and something pretty devastating to call attention to it by going to court to hide phone calls made 20-odd years ago. Axelrod is right. I'm not religious, but I recall one or two lessons from Sunday School: "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" would have been a wise scripture for Hillary to learn. If she continues to attack Obama as she has, she will find the stones bouncing back at her have a lot more impact on her paper-thin glass house.

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sotiredofignorance — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:22:22 GMT

Let's all calm down about our respective candidates. We are fortunate to have two good candidates. The reason I can't support Senator Clinton is that I don't think the Presidency should be held by two families for this many years, and I think her judgment in office has been more about her own aspirations then about what's good for America.

Having said that: she is still better than another Republican, especially McCain. I will support either candidate, I hope the rest of you that want better Supreme Court appointments will join me.

I do think that Senator Obama brings more independents to the election, which is what is necessary to win.

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Mark, Milford CT — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:23:06 GMT

This is spot on from Axelrod. I would get privately with Hillary's folks and say, look, if I hear one more thing about Rezko, Muslim, cocaine or anything untoward, we will unleash all the baggage from the past, Bimbo alerts, Monica, Whitewater, Travel Gate, Vince Foster, no disclousure of tax returns,...just to put them on warning...this is exactly what Axelrod has done and I applaud him for that.

Obama has, to date, IMO, run an up-and-up campaign, but if it continues into the gutter, the Marquis of Queensbury-type fighting will need to be scuttled for a bare-knuckles, pier street brawl.

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itsyourvoicestupid, Phila., Pa. — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:25:06 GMT

The media took hold to Hillary's spin in the last days leading to the election.

Hillary made this election take a new turn with her tactics. She has taken this country back several hundred years, and finally split the country into black versus white. She has let the world know that she does not like muslims and fueled the flames with her pictures and comments about Obama.

This is truly hurtful and deceptive. She is hell bent on getting to the White House by any means. She has went against her own democratic party by suggesting that she or MCcain would be better suited to run the White House, instead of her own party affiliation with Obama.

Great job to the media, now lets get those White House papers she wants sealed until after the election, tax papers, The New York votes that were not counted and her picture in the White House with Rezko.

I guess she can stop crying and embarrasing us women with her psychological win, that the media helped put together.

Obama "08"

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T.Crowl — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:25:29 GMT

There is a distinct danger in politics when anyone in your entourage states your main policy statements are just "politics". I am an Ohio voter who was leaning to Obama but his hypocracy over NAFTA left me cold. I was aware he had earlier given two speeches supporting it. Its obvious Hillary has significant differences with Bill on this issue and I trust her independence and candor. Experience,strong economic ties (Rubin) and candor, make the election no longer a choice.TLC

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Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:27:50 GMT

If Clinton was polling 10-15 pts higher than Obama in Texas and Ohio all along -- why say now that "negative campaigining" is making a difference?

Why not report the fact that Obama's positive campaigning has resulted in the largest voter turnout in remembered dem. primary history and that it is Obama's newness, not Clinton's Rove-like and "xeroxed" playbook that is driving voter efficacy?

Mainstream journalism is presently in a "dark age" despite the proliferation of technology.

You are supposed to be grown-up professionals; you conduct yourselves like hyperactive children.

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Lars — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:28:20 GMT

Obama has to hit her back - he has shown that he is willing to play fair, but if she does not like that, then he has to put her dirty cloth on the table.

The Billary supporters have already forgotten everything and the press corps and media is eating out of her hand - so, it's time to join her hardball game.

That's worth another contribution for the Obama movement!

OBAMA'08

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Trev — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:29:45 GMT

Hillary just needs to keep making her case. The electability argument has changed a bit now. Clinton can win OH in the fall, Obama cannot. NJ and MI are in play for McCain if Obama wins. This will make it eaiser for people to vote on the issues, where Hillary has an advantage.

BTW, those of you who are into delegate math need to look at the fact that Obama can't win enough pledged delegates to win the nomination either. The super delegates will play a role. Watch the popular vote. Hillary got a lot closer in that regard. In addition, there are going to be squeemish about punishing FL and MI for what the party bosses did in MI and the GOP did in FL.

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Chathy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:31:37 GMT

Fox asks student's, Ohio, if the Media has been fair th Clinton.99% said no?
Tom Delay was there and was asked he same question. He said absoutely, not, that she has been treated terrible?
Well I hope the Media, keep's it up because without your terrible coverage she can't keep winning. Keep up the good work and she will keep up the good winning.

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DaDane, Baltimore, Maryland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:32:03 GMT

I really don't understand all the hype. Women are simply lying to themselves about this race being sexist. Ohio was never going to be a win for Obama, low class whites tend to be more racist than any other group. However, the numbers simply don't lie. Obama has the numbers and no matter what Hillary does she cannot overturn that advantage. If any male candidate was in hillary's shoes, he would be forced from the race regardless of color. The only reason she is still in the race is because she's a woman and to the detriment of the Democratic party as such. Does any logical person think california, N.Y. or even the latino's in texas will vote against their own best interest in November and vote for McCain. A man who is moving further and further to the left. As hillary would say, "Get Real. Does any hillary reporter really believe that her "Fighting for them" will make a difference against an entrenched congress where no Republican will want to be seen working with her. This election is not about experience, it's about leadership, about being able to reach out and extend a warm hand to the other half of america no matter what party they belong to and bringing them together for a common purpose. I have not heard one Hillary supporter state how Hillary will get this done. Its just not gonna happen and even if by some chance she does win, it will destroy the Democratic Party. I live in Maryland and I can tell you without a doubt that she will lose the black vote and the white male vote will simply go to John McCain.

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NYDEM, NewYork — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:37:33 GMT

This has convinced me more than every, I am a Democrat, but in the General Election if Hillary Clinton wins the nomination I will not vote. Hillary at this point does not deserve my vote. She will not bring the party together. I noticed in her speech last night she congratulated Senator Obama for a hard fought race. However, she did not have enough respect for him to congratulate him in her speeches following her losses. I supported her as a New York Democrat for her Senator race but I see a different side of her that I will not cast my vote for.

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Brent Fullwood, AL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:38:10 GMT

Long, and expensive, seven weeks. Six months for that matter. Dems are going to be tapped out soon on the money front.

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anns — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:38:13 GMT

Well I guess MSNBC and their guests couldn't sway the voters to vote for Barack Obama. I now watch Fox News to get umnbiased coverage concerning this primary. You have been very negative as far as your coverage of Hillary is concerned. The voters have spoken in spite of your coverage.

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LindaJ — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:39:40 GMT

I live in Greene County, Ohio. Today, I am ashamed of my state. After all the scandals and questionable politics, of both the Clinton White House years, and this campaign, my home state backed her. How sad. How pathetic.

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Miguel V, New York NY — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:41:43 GMT

It truly was a remarkable evening for American politics. HRC pulled off one of the greatest con jobs in the history of politics. Thank you Ohio for becoming co-conspirators in this farce. Thank you Ohio for igniting the powder keg of fear, division, and hate. HRC is a power hungry, self serving candidate and if elected, I will make it my business to let the entire planet know what a cesspool of racist and hatemongers you really are.

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DumBama is laughable — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:41:59 GMT

I find it very interesting (and as the Obama supporters always like to say, LAUGHABLE), that Obama ALWAYS outspends Hillary 4 to 1 and 5 to 1 in EVERY contest and yet he still hasn’t clinched the nomination.

If he is spending 4 and 5 dollars for every dollar that she is spending getting his message out, he should be doing 4 to 5 times better in EVERY one of these contest.

Not to mention all of his supporters keep claiming and insisting that he manages money so much better than she ever could.

If Obama manages money the way he has spent money getting his message out, he doesn’t manage money very well at all.

In basic financial terms, who has gotten the best return on their investment? Not Obama that’s for sure.

If Obama has spent 4 and 5 dollars for every 1 dollar that Hillary has spent and he still loses, that’s not a very good return on his investment. Moreover, he’s wasted the money that all of his supporters have donated by not being able to close the deal.

And for all this talk about his momentum and winning 11 states in a row, and out spending her 4 and 5 to 1, he should have BLOWN HER AWAY LAST NIGHT AND HE DIDN’T.

Why, because he can’t?

He can’t win the BIG battleground states that you have to be able to win in the general election to defeat the Republicans.

He can’t deliver what he promises and he can’t close the deal. If he could, he would have done it already.

Obama’s supporters wanted the nomination just handed to Obama on a silver platter because they like him so much, well guess what DUMBAMA supporters, it’s not gonna happen.

So I guess that you will just have to get over it, and get over yourselves and your give me, give me attitude.

P.S. Just like the Obama supporters once again to play the RACE card with all the pathetic David Duke comments.

When Obama supporters don’t get their way, they come unglued and start whining and crying and get all nasty and ugly and hateful.

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Tappy McWidestance — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:42:22 GMT

The best thing I heard on the radio yesterday was a replay of a speech made by Bill Clinton during the 1994 presidential campaign. In it, the former President talked about on of the "Clinton Rules" of who to vote for. If a candidate tries to scare you, don't vote for them. On the other hand, if a candidate asks you to think for yourself and offers hope, you should support them.

It sounds to me like the former President should be support Senator Obama instead of his wife.

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Bryant Lister, Gresham, Oregon — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:45:31 GMT

What really happened Tuesday night, is that Obama's delegate lead shrunk from 150+ to around 130. It wasn't the landslide shift that Clinton needed to begin to catch up to Obama. Only 2 states left have over 100 delegates, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Clinton leads in PA by single digits, while Obama leads in NC by double digits. The way things will play out over the next 3 months, Obama will end up with a 140+ delegate lead in June, and Clinton will have to vitually destroy the party to get the nomination. At this point, I don't see what justification the Clinton campaign has to challenge Obama's nomination. But she cares more about herself than winning in the general election, so she will continue her very negative campaign and 'snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.'

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Bonnie Kiener, Manchester NH — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:46:40 GMT

I'm not a big fan of Obama, but it sure is nice to see Axelrod finally get his face pushed into it. He's been fairly cocky the last few weeks, but now all his momentum is gone with the three defeats last night. This theme of 'Change' now comes to an end, and finally Obama will have to talk to Hillary on the issues.

Oh, and now we'll get MORE debates!

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John D., Knoxville, TN — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:46:47 GMT

Could Hillary's negative attacks have made a difference?

hmmm . . . do ya think???

Seriously . . . that's a silly question

I am a lifelong independent, and I have never truly cast a vote for anyone that I REALLY wanted to vote for . . . until super Tuesday, when I voted for Obama.

Bottom line is that what he says about how broken the political system is echos everything that I have ever hated in American politics. Although I have wondered how he would be able to fight the establishment with so much money, lobbyists, corporate influence, and compromised politicians. I'm less optimistic now than I was on Super Tuesday. I love what Obama stands for, but I don't see how he can fight against the combined power of the establishment.

Jeesh . . . the Clinton camp and Rush Limbaugh are now united in urging Republicans to vote for Hillary to help stop Obama??? Now I've heard of everything!!! They're going to find a way to drag this honorable man down and I just don't know that there is anything we normal people can do to stop it.

The fact of the matter is that I NEVER was going to vote for Hillary. She and Bill represent everything that I have always hated in American politcs. And her systematic dirty politcs in dragging down Obama only make me loathe her more. Seriously . . . she is attacking him over questionable real estate deals??? *cough*Whitewater*cough* simply unbelievable!

So I'll vote for Obama if he can find a way to fight through, but if Clinton steals the nomination, my vote will go to McCain . . . I disagree with him on the war, but at least he is a renegade, centrist republican who the right-wing hates

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ANGEL G SANTANA TAMPA FLORIDA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:47:40 GMT

I DONT THINK THAT MR OBAMA IS GOING TO WIN...AS I SEE IT HE HIS ANTI-AMERICAN..HIS MUSLIN PRICIPALS WILL CRIPPLE HIM FROM DOING THE PRESIDENTS JOB...
KIND OF SURPRISE THAT SO MANY CITIZENS HAS PICK UP HIM FOR THE PRECIDENCY OF THE US WHEN HI WILL NOT WEAR THE AMERICAN FLAG PIN ON THE LAPEL AND WILL NOT PLACES HIS HAND OVER HIS HART WHEN THA NATIONAL A...IS PLAYED.
TO ME THAT IS A SLAP ON THE FACE!!!

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Ean, Iowa — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:48:15 GMT

Democrats are killing themselves. No wonder McCain and GW have those huge smiles on their face. This should be a general election that the Democrats could slam dunk...so much for that. I can't beleive McCain is going to be our next president! Obama can't win the big states, Clinton will not win the delegates or popular vote. The only choice left is to have an Obama/Clinton ticket...and the only reason I suggest Obama/Clinton vs. Clinton/Obama is because there will be mass protest if Obama wins the delegate and popular vote math yet the super delegates take the nomination from him. I don't want to be around for that.

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Miguel V, New York NY — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:48:23 GMT

HRC spewed hatred, despair and fear, and in true Ohioan fashion they responded. We now truly know what Ohioans are. It's a shame that given the opportunity to select between fear and hope they chose fear. Ohio trust me, you haven't seen anything yet. HRC will definitely show you what her true colors are in short order. I have a new found dislike for ignorance. Life is tough Ohio and it's tougher when you are stupid.

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csh, IL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:49:42 GMT

Obama outspent Clinton 2 to 1 in Ohio - and Hillary WON.

Obama outspent Clinton 2 to 1 in Texas - and Hillary WON.

She won by knowing more and working harder. Obama, we were led to beleive by the media, walks on water.

Well, he's drowning now!

What a great night it was for Hillary and her supporters - and, as she said, we are just getting started!

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Marie M, Fort Worth, Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:49:49 GMT

I cannot believe that HRC's campaigne continues to go into "ugly" politics...sooner or later Obama will start raising questions of ethics and transparency, full disclosure and past history of very questionable practices...

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Gustavo Herrera, Baltimore MD — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:50:04 GMT

To paraphrase Howard Fineman... Obama wants to win on his own terms, in a fair and positive fight (which apparently means, attacking only when attacked). But Hillary "just wants to win, and is willing to be nasty to do it."

It's up to the Democratic party elders to settle this. Delegate math makes it obvious Hillary has zero chance of eliminating Obama's lead in pledged delegates.

Reaction from our writers: http://www.nationalscold.com/2008/03/reaction.html

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Sue R, Burleson, Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:51:52 GMT

The Hillary campaigne can make Bill go away for a while...which seems to be helping her campaigne. What happens if she is in the White House..how will they make him go away then...no more Billary politics..

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Truth about you — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:54:56 GMT

Well, the Dumbmama camp's negtive cmapigning didn't seem to work.

Tellin the truth isn't being negative.

Michelle are you still proud?

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Sarah Tantillo, Tinton Falls, NJ — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:55:40 GMT

I don't know where else to write this, so I'm putting it here. I'm a fan of MSNBC, so I was HUGELY disappointed this morning, Mr. Todd, to see a map on your channel claiming that Hillary Clinton "won" MI and FL. Allowing her to make such claims and then reinforcing them with your graphics calls into question your ability to distinguish fact from fiction.

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MK,MO — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:55:57 GMT

now it will go to denver, hillary will steal the nomination, and loose the general election, end of story, what a waste

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I want a honor candidate, Long Beach, Miss — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:56:23 GMT

The Obama campaign has run this campaign with class and dignity. It's a shame when merica votes out of fear and nasty rheteric. They are the same ones who voted for Bush twice(Bush carried this state in the general election.) There is no harder thing then losing your employment....but look at who or what is the problem. Bill Clinton carried Ohio and he introduced NAFTA...and look what happened. Now the Ohioans have voted for someone who used dirty tactics...to scare up votes...who all the while claimed at one time that NAFTA was good..but now implies to nasty tactics that Obama was talking out the both sides of his mouth. The Canadian Goverment even said that this was not the case. Wake up people...no matter what you can not rely on goverment to somehow waive a magic wand and have a good job fall out of the sky for you. Clinton knows this, but she campaigned to the ignorant to get votes for her own personal ambition. I have concluded that Washington needs a change in culture and mindset...and if Hillary wins..this African American will vote for McCain. At least I feel he is genuine...he wants the job because he does feel he can make a difference. Hillary wants the job..because simply she only wants to be President. To be honest I have a great job..and I found it under the Bush Administration..because I not the goverment but I found tools to better prepare me for the future. I supported Obama because he reminds me of another President who did inspire Americans to do the same thing...John F. Kennedy. Until the American public realizes that the catalyst of success begins with THEMSELVES..then we will always be going around the Mulberry Bush of saying" Gov't please do something so I won't stuck in the situation I'm in" I know I have been there. I think the young voters like myself...identify to that...so you can't say we don't know any better....YOU RAISED US. So blame yourselves for raising us that way. I have had a real awakening over the last few days...and I for one will do what I can to add my purpose for change for this country I love. By voting for John McCain if he faces Hillary..not to spite her...or the party. I will vote for him because I a proud African American has identified that Goverment role is to protect,enforce the constitution.Not to hold my hand...something Hillary promises to do. I hope this get printed on this blog and not censored! Obama keep up the fight, but continue to do it honorably. Don't stoop the level of stink for the highest honor of the land...if Hillary wins it..she will carry mud with her when she sits in the chair!and stains take a long time to wash out.

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debra1953 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:59:30 GMT

well i think they should have a real debate just them no reporters runing it one on one and both should say in plan english what there plans for the economy is and what they are going to do about it and also there health plans in detail what it is and how it will work and the war also of course i think that would give everyone a chance to decide for themselfs who would be right for the job a little late for that but better late than never i do not want another 4 or 8 years of bush and macaine we cant aford that and they should leave there sink throwing and there pretty speaches at home

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Middleman, Charlotte, NC — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:59:32 GMT

As a devout independent, I can't say that I really have a dog in this fight. I have, however, wondered, how scrutiny of some of the Clintons' past dealings has failed to show up in the discourse of the Democratic primaries. Certainly, the Republicans will not pass on the opportunity to bring up with much vigor the Whitewater deal, Travelgate, Filegate, and any number of odd dealings. I'm sure they will also point out that several of the Clintons' associates have spent some time as wards of the state. Mr. Axelrod's comments lead me to believe that, despite Mr. Obama's remarkable restraint of late in leaving such attacks to the Republicans this fall, the Democratic contest may go nuclear. Perhaps the hardcore supporters and the party wisepersons should consider this before they really tear the party in half instead of merely threaten to do so. Like I said, it doesn't matter much to me; although, I would like to have a viable candidate to consider in the fall now that the other guys have settled on the status quo. Perhaps the unsolicited musings of a relatively disinterested party may be of value to someone in this highly partisan intra-party debate. Good night, and good luck.

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NY, NY — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:00:16 GMT

What happened to the politics of hope? In a fairytail world, maybe all candidates will be perfect gentlemen and ladies, but this is American politics. Welcome to just a sliver of it. If Obama starts slinging mud, we will all see he's just another politician like the rest of them. By the way, what are they going to bring up about Hillary that the press and the people don't already know? Hillary supporters live in the real world Obama supporters do not. Obama has one bad news week and he's crying. Hillary has had the media all over her for every little thing she has done since 1992. I say if you want to sling the mud Axlerod, bring it!

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JD, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:03:10 GMT

I think it's going to be very interesting to see what the DNC decides to do about the states of Florida and Michigan. If a decision is made to have a "do over" with another round of primaries in April or May I'll be very interested to hear what the Obama campaign has to say about that. I would hope that the campaign would be fine with it as long as they have time to campaign and build their case. But, if they're not, then I'd say it's a clear case of them not wanting to do battle in a big state where they perform poorly.

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ge``nepa` — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:03:43 GMT

PENNSYLVANIA IS HILLARY COUNTRY--all the way!!!!

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Joe Bagadonitz — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:03:59 GMT

Demo:
Independent, married, white, household income >100k, college educated

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Midway through the campaigning, I was happy to have either Clinton or Obama to vote for. I agree with Democrat social policies more than the prevailing conservative social policies.

Then Clinton got desperate. She began flailing around trying to gain a foothold. She found something that gave her some traction - negative/fear-based campaigning!

Well, let me tell you something. Obama has changed this campaign in such a way, that I will not vote for a negative/fear-based campaigner.

While I was securely in the Dem column 3 weeks ago, now my vote will by in play, if Obama doesn't get the nomination. It may be that any campaign between Clinton & McCain would still highlight that my vote still is best given to a Dem. BUT...I have to raise the question, if someone such as myself (based on demo data) can become undecided this late in the game because of campaign tactics, how many others...

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Nj — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:04:35 GMT

Obama MUST now Bomb her. No more Mr Nice guy. This has gone on long enough

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William, Erin, WI — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:04:39 GMT

Couldn't agree more. I can't imagine that Hillary and Bill really want to see ALL of their "experience" on the front pages of the nations newspapers for the next 7 weeks. But if that's the case, so be it.

Seems the Clintons want a fight more than they want a new America. Fine. Let's give them a fight they won't soon forget. Put all of her crap out on the table for the people to see. ALL OF IT! Let's remind the citizens of this nation of the sordid past that the Clintons will bring to this new effort.

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Lindy, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:06:46 GMT

Yeah - just great! Dirty tricks won the day! Hillary must be proud! She got the media to fall in line with her plan. Don't people understand that's how they'll run the country too? Back to squabbling, division and wasted opportunities if they prevail.

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Fred C Dobbs Sierra Madre, CA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:07:17 GMT

Hillary Cinton 2008!!!

Many states and delegates yet to be decided. Obama should accept the second spot on the ticket if he has any desire of some day becoming president!

The Rezko Train is just now pulling into the station.

People will not forget the deceit by Obama on Nafta discussions with Canada.

Perhaps Chris and Keith will tone it down for a while but probably not!

Hillary Clinton 2008! Look out John McCain.

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Neenahfox,MI — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:09:12 GMT

Hillary can do no wrong in the eyes of her supporters. Her husband created the NAFTA deal but, Barack get's backlash because of a ghost memo. The people in Ohio continue to make bad judgements especially during presidential selection, and they wonder why they're leading the nation in foreclosures and job losses.

Dirty politics will get you a win in Ohio but, honesty, integrity, and the call for change goes unanswered.

Thank you for thinking about me and my children when you cast your vote for more of the same.

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Patrick, Indianapolis — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:13:41 GMT

I would like to extend to Hillary Clinton a heartfelt congratulations on three wins from Junior Super Tuesday. They were hard fought wins and she deserves credit. But now the reality must settle in. Hillary Clinton will still be behind by some 150 pledged delegates. How does she possibly close the gap? Up next are Wyoming and Mississippi. Clinton seems to have already conceded Wyoming so that state will go to Obama by at least a 60 - 40 margin. Next Tuesday will be Mississippi where there is a large contingent of african-american voters so Obama will probably win there as well. That will give him 14 victories out of the last 17 contests. Then there will be 6 weeks before Pennsylvania. Momentum generally only lasts about a week and then dies off (which is especially true for Clinton since she'll lose the next two conttests). Clinton will probably win Pennsylvania but it won't be by a 60 - 40 split (it will be more like a 54 - 46 split which will net her negligable delegates). After that there are only 9 more contests and Obama should win 5 of them (OR, MT, SD, IN, and NC). How does Clinton close the delegate lead without winning all twelve of the remaining contests? Even if MI and FL were seated as is, the delegates would be split and Clinton would not make a large dent in Obama's lead. That means that Clinton's only option to winning would be the Superdelegates which are split.

That of course brings us to her argument (and I have to concede that it is somewhat persuasive) that she has "won the big states that have to be won in November". The problem with that argument is that it is predicated on believing that Obama cannot win Clinton supporters in those states. A recent survey suggests that 25% of Clinton supporters would not vote for Obama if he is the nominee (the door swings both ways on this because at least 25% of Obama supporters won't support Clinton if she is the nominee). Even if this is true that means that 75% of Clinton supporters will support Obama in November which will be enough to carry states like NY, CA, NJ, MA, MO, and OH. Democratic turnout is so much higher than Republicans and that knocks down Clinton's "I can win the big states" argument. Therefore superdelegates probably won't be swayed by that argument.

Therefore the only way Clinton can win the nomination is for her to do so on the convention floor in a way that will look like she STOLE the nomination. You can try to deny it all you want but if she wins the nomination this way two things will happen. African-american (who are absolutely essential for a demcratic win in swing states) will either not vote or vote for McCain because they will view Clinton as stealing the nomination from Obama. Also, young voters that Obama has motivated to get involved will realize that there is no point in participating because it essentially didn't matter and they will not participate. That will drive down turnout in November and McCain will win.

Clinton deserves congratulations for winning the battles last night but she succeeded in losing the war last night.

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Nashville_fan — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:14:10 GMT

Senator Obama is the real deal. His ability to face adversity with the same grace and vison that he has when celebrating a victory is one of the reasons I know that he is the man to lead America into the future.

Senator Obama has proven that a positive campaign can be successful, just as his positve vision for America will be.

While I congratulate Senator Clinton and her supporters on their victories tonight (something they never do when the shoe is on the other foot), I am comforted by the fact that I support a candidate who can take the good with the bad, can say he's sorry when he makes a mistake, and still stay focused on what is really important - laying the groundwork to make REAL CHANGE in the way America is governed, not just changing the drapes in the Oval Office and the name on the office door.

That is why last night's results reaffirmed my belief that I am supporting the right candidate.

A candidate who wants to lead Americans in all 50 states, not just the ones he wins.

A candidate who draws distinctions based on substantive matters like healthcare, Social Security, and immigration, not rumors, innuendo, and lies.

I believe now more than ever that America needs Barack Obama. No matter what the polls or pundits say, Senator Barrack Obama has had the same message from "Day 1" of his campaign that he has today - it's time to turn the page on old divisions and join together to tackle some of our biggest problems.

We have come too far to turn back now . . .

Obama '08

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Michael Kontras, Columbus, Ohio — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:17:28 GMT

I'll start by stating that I am an Obama supporter. The Obama campaign is now learning that speaking eloquently and inspirationally, even when drawing distinctions and debating, isn't going to get enough attention. As much as I hate to say it, you have to hit people with the proverbial "ball bat" just to get their attention and then use (again, unfortunately) not more than 1 to 2 syllable words to make your point. In addition, (and it really pains me to say this) but in Ohio, even in the 21st century, there are still a lot of whites that will not vote for a black candidate.

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Dumbama — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:23:01 GMT

Obama's supporters are so in love with themselves that if Obama doesn't get the nomination or win the general election, they are all gonna cry fowl.

Obama's supporters will insist that someone stole something, or that race had everything to do with it.

Give me a break.

There are people (plenty of people) that don't like Obama despite what his supporters think and they don't think that he is qualified to be the next President of the United States.

Stop whining and crying about stealing elections and race, it's really pathetic.

By the way, the only candidate so far (Democrat or Republican) that has gone LEGAL, is Obama with his lawsuit stunt last night in Ohio.

Everyone knew the weather was going to be bad all day in Ohio and yet Obama waited until the numbers started being reported in Ohio with him 18 points behind Clinton and he filled a lawsuit to reopen and keep open 15 polls in Cuyahoga County. One of the larger African American populated counties and one of the counties that Obama was expected to win big.

The lawsuit claimed that there was a shortage of ballots, but the Obama camp said it was also due to the weather.

The bottom line is Obama was the first and only candidate thus far to file a lawsuit and it still didn't help him win.

And Obama and his supporters claim that he it the “Change” candidate and he doesn’t do things the way the establishment does.

Really?

Change my a**.

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Sully Smith, Baltimore MD — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:27:11 GMT

It never ceases to amaze me that American voters respond to scare tactics; particularly after the failed Bush administration.

I agree with DaDane in Baltimore and NY Dem (see above). The Clintons are all about destroying the party to keep the same old status quo. The Dem party has not wised up to the basic fact that IT NEEDS TO CHANGE DRASTICALLY TO HAVE ANY HOPE OF ELECTION. Sen. Obama is the only Dem candidate who offers relief from special interest and pedestrian candidates, ie Hilary.

I will still support Obama, no matter what. Obama is leading and now Hil and crew are "offering him" a VP slot, oh.....the arrogance.

If Hilary wins the Dem nomination, I will sit out the election, or vote for John McCain. Even John McCain (in spite of his seeming association w/ right wing evangelicals) offers more hope of change than Hilary.
Sign me
Disgusted Registered Democrat

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Rick Hussein, Ky — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:28:27 GMT

As a Barack Obama supporter ( since day 1)i'm somewhat confused to why the American people continue to tell their son's & daughter's, that their Not Qualified(no matter what they accomplish)to become POTUS.There are Only 2 family's( BUSH-CLINTON) & their sibling's that have the qualification's to lead this great Nation of our's.We will send you to college to further your education, but make No bones about, You are Not ever gonna be Qualified to be The Leader of the Free world.
To the Mother's & Father's of America, you are telling other American's, that your Daughter's are available to be used as sexual plaything's by anyone with the Clinton name.
To the Mother's & Father's of America, you are telling other American's, that your son is available to be used as a so-called soldier, so that other's can make Untold amount's of $$$$$, thru the smokescreen of the War for Oil ( BUSHES). You're saying that you're Unwilling or to Weak to make the personal sacrifices that your parent's made before You. So you will offer up your children to anyone with the name of Bush- Clinton as sacrificial lamb's for their Pleasure.

The Dumbing down of America's children continue!

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MN mom — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:28:50 GMT

Since when is stating the truth and making people think "going negative"? I don't think those commercials did anything but say what the press should have been pointing out all along. Obama is a great speaker, I hope he continues on his path, but he is too green, has too little foreign policy and national security experience. You should have to do more than work as a state legislator and give speeches to earn the most powerful position in the world. He nearly gave himself whiplash in the last debate when that question concerning Putin's successor came up, looking to Hillary so fast it was obvious he had no idea what was going on over there at all. When answering, he did the typical...I think Hillary answered that well. what a cop out!
Now I'm sure MSNBC and first read and others will do all they can to minimize these wins and talk more and more about the delegate count. They've lost so much credibility with the slanted way they've reported this race, so just watch...
they'll say, she can't win enough delegates...its impossible...
well, neither can Obama! And I have to ask...How could our party nominate a candidate who hasn't won one single big state (other than his home state)? If democrats are that "boneheaded", they'll deserve what they get, which will be another idiot Republican in the white house.
National polls don't matter, polls rarely tell the full story when Hillary is involved...they continually underestimate her.
The facts are this...there are 2 demographics we need to win handily to win the whitehouse--women and latinos.(republicans never get the black vote) And gee, those just happen to be Hillary's strongest backers! Also she has also won the all important swing states! Ohio, Florida etc! How can democrats even think of nominating Obama. McCain will kill him on foreign policy, will take away the independent support Obama has had once he starts bringing out Obamas very liberal votes and statements (like support in banning handguns completely...like driver's licenses for illegals etc..)
This is not to mention, that he can't handle the press when they actually--and FINALLY--get tough with him. This week has demonstrated just how unready he is to be our president. His first tough press conference and he got ruffled big time and scurried out early.
We need a president who knows how to fight for us and has already proven she will. The "hardest working member of the senate" (as Hillary is called by both Republicans and democrats alike) has earned this nomination!

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NotOnMyWatch,NC — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:31:06 GMT

I finally see Hillary's health plan, she comes from behind becomes President, we realize we are doomed, we move to Canada where they have socialized medicine and we are all covered. She's brilliant I tell you, the beeyatch is brilliant.

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Nj — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:32:56 GMT

Its not about the Issues, its about the Mud and casting doubt. Hill will do anything to win. We now see that people are fearful as we did in 2004. The good thing is That Obama will now ruin her. It was always that easy so now lets see who is telling the truth, who has more experience, who has tons of scandals to hide??

I think Hill and Bill have too much

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AP from IL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:34:17 GMT

I hope Obama sets aside any qualms about going negative now. It's not like he doesn't have anything to work with and he shouldn't have to continue fighting with one hand tied behind his back.

If Clinton is doing one thing successfully it's driving a serious wedge in the Democratic Party. She's doing this willfully, knowing she cannot get enough delegates now, according to the math. Plus, if her supporters would just look at her record instead of blindly accepting her claims, they might see that HER words don't match HER actions.

Here's an interesting example:
In Hillary's eight (8) years in the Senate, the Congressional Record (www.thomas.gov) shows she "sponsored" only two (2) pieces of legislation that were presented to the president for signature. The first piece of legislation (S. 1241) was to establish a historic site in New York state, the second (S. 3613) was to name a U.S. Postal Service building.

Wow, earthshattering. That along with her 8 years of spousal duties as first lady don't strike me as glowing qualifications for the presidency. I would like anyone to tell me something she has done to improve anyone's life but her own. Her 35 years of experience is nothing but a campaign soundbite.

I'm not concerned about Obama overcoming this setback. He has responded to every challenge with renewed strength and his support will not wane but only become greater. Clinton is finished. She just doesn't know it yet.

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AP from IL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:34:36 GMT

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Jeffery Daniels evanston IL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:40:35 GMT

no, obama should not and i hope will not go negative. he will be playing the game hillary wants him to play. please keep things the way the have been, let hillary show who she really is, a divisive mean, person that has shown she will do any thing to get to the white house. and you people in ohio, i did canvancing for obama this last weekend and the and like some one said no wonder you loosing your jobs and houses, you stupid, bigoted, i went to one house and the woman told me, and i quote( i will never vote for a nigger) i walked away and said to my self, i hope your only son or daughter will go to war and get his or her head blown off. this is what you deserve. my wife and i went to a obama supporter house for dinner and the showed me that there are good honest people in ohio, and we have made new friends. in closing i need to ask hillary a few questions
1. where are the dam tax returns
2. when you raised the 35 million in fedruary did you pay your self back the 5 million you lent your campain with it.
3. how cam you live with your self knowing vince foster killed him self because you what you and your husband were doing with witewater
4.how many more monica are there and will bill do a another nasty thing if you get back to the white house when you out.
5. please tell me what is you experince.
6. why would you destroy the dem party for your on selfish wants.
you can have ohio, why not run for office there i'm sure they will love you there, your white, a woman, and 60.

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DE — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:45:14 GMT

Clinton-nites wake up! It is about the math and your candidate acknowledged it. Also, as far as Obama outspending Clinton in Ohio and Texas is a mute point. Only you un-educated Clinton fans could somehow find victory out of this when just two weeks ago she led both states by 20+ points. Due to his advertising she COULD NOT capture the margins she needed. He outspent her to bring the margins down. He didn't loose, he did what any front runner should do.........miminize the damage.

Now that she has thrown the 'kitchen sink' what's left? Only 1 big state left in Pennsylvania. Please continue your bid to be President of the Big States. We'll keep the delegate lead and win the nomination and not to mention the popular vote.

Wake up Clintons. This thing is over and expect to hear her concede in Pennsylvania. She may win Erie and Pittsburg but the middle of the Big State is rural. They are amish and can care less about this race. On the East coast there's Philadelphia, Allentown, Scranton, Hazleton, Bethelehem, and so on. These are very diverse cities which he will carry.

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Jeff, Dallas, Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:46:50 GMT

Hollow "victory" for Clinton. The delegate difference is essentially the same and she trashed her reputation in the process.

If I recall correctly, she accused and berated Obama for using tactics “that are right out of Karl Rove’s playbook,” and that is EXACTLY what she did the last two weeks. Hypocrite.

I guess desperation will make you do anything. She should go to YouTube and watch her husband's speech from 2004:

"Now 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

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End of the Line, Mainstreet America — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:53:10 GMT

Ah, farewell, my beloved Democratic party, you will be destroyed by the time summer arrives.....many will be sad, many will see it as an untimely demise, most will just return to the fear of yesterday......Bill and Hillary Clinton will go down in history as the most destructive political force ever to have come to power in the experiment of democracy known as the United States of America.

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oknOK — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:53:55 GMT

Obama has said we're not going to talk about the past. So, how can he bring up anything in Hilary's past? And, that sure makes his past fair game, too. Some of you always say "Bill and Hillary". If you're going to go there I guess "Barack and Michelle" is fair, too? If it goes "tit for tat" as Axelrod said, a Pandora's box of the Obamas may not contain all good things.

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JD, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:03:24 GMT

Wow, it is truly amazing to read all the "sour grapes" comments being posted by Obama supporters. Face it, this is going to be a tight race to the convention. The pledged delegate count is going to be fairly close, maybe Obama by 100-150. Clearly no real winner based on pledged delegates. The decision will ride on resolution of Florida/Michigan and whether super delegates truly cast their votes by exercising independent judgement as to who the best candidate is to win the general election.

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Doles, Miami, FL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:07:54 GMT

What I'm afraid of is this will be just another episode of people talking good about the nice guy when he loses. I would imagine Gary Hart, McGovern, and others such as them got the same treatment. In the end, the nastiness prevails. People will blame it on the bad politicians then move on. People like Joe Bagadonitz, up there, should be doing more than complaining. You must understand that you can do more than the less educated ones who can be played like fools and in whom racism is probably much rooted. You who can must be proactive in order to take your government back from the corrupted politicians. Otherwise, it will just be another year of bickering and disappointment then everyone moves on to complaint and grieve for another four or eight years.

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Melissa — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:11:49 GMT

Obama can not attack her he has ran his campaign on change not being like the insiders. Besides no one really cares about the old crap anymore bringing up what happened 8-12 years ago just doesn't matter to most of us.
Not when you have more republicans that have cheated,and have been accused of corruption.
Stick to the issues and quit being immature by calling her or people who support her names.

Its not negative when you attack the issues.
At least she has been to 2 of her senate arms committee hearing in the last year and Obama hasn't attend 1 in the year. Now who been there, thinking of this country not being Presiden.

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Jonathan Swift — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:14:13 GMT

Okay folks let's calm down. It is going to be a long time until the convention and let's try not to destroy the chance that a Democrat will be in the White House. I am an Obama supporter, but would vote for Hillary Clinton if she gets the nomination, only because I can't bring myself to vote for McCain who is pro-war and anti-choice, and would appoint conservative justices for any openings on the Supreme Court. On the other side Clinton supporters who claim they will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee, should think about a Supreme Court filled with people like Clarence Thomas overturning Roe v. Wade. Since the nomination battle continues, as well it should, we will all continue making our arguments for our chosen candidates. For those whose arguments are venomous, the minority that keeps post the same vile racist or sexist rants, there is little hope to change their minds let alone their souls. For the rest I would ask everyone to consider carefully the argument that Hillary Clinton is more electable because she has already been vetted by the Republicans. Obama has done a disservice to his campaign and the nation by taking the high road and not exposing Hillary's weaknesses that will come out in the general election. Rezko is nothing compared to Norman Hsu (Clinton contributor now in federal custody after fleeing fraud convictions)or the Charles Keating (McCain's really bone-headed mistake). Obama was right not to say "Monica" or "Whitewater" or "Travelgate" or etc. That is demeaning and lowers the level of discussion. However, it is reasonable to argue that Hillary Clinton has hidden a good deal from the public. Does anyone think that workers in Ohio would have responded positively to the fact that since leaving office Bill Clinton has profited enormously from helping his partners to outsource jobs to India. There is a reason that the Clinton tax returns are not available. It is telling that early in the campaign someone in the Obama camp referred to Hillary Clinton as the "Senator from the Punjab" since she has gotten significant funds by virtue of Bill's corporate ties to the Indian subcontinent. Obama quickly fired that campaign worker and did not pursue the basis of the allegation. Certainly this type of characterization is wrong, just as using the term pimp in the same sentence as Chelsea Clinton. The difference here is that Clinton's ties to the world of international business and lobbyists are relevant to her ability to be an effective leader. I don't think the Clintons are selling their lovely daughter, but I hesitate tio think about Bill selling influence from the White House. Don't be afraid, think about it.

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Reality check in NY — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:15:03 GMT

I told my daughter before I left for work this morning that Hillary can't win for the losing. Some people will die before they say something positive about her.
She didn't win because of 'dirty tricks' or 'vote manipulation', any more than Obama lost because of Resko or his unexpectedly poor handling of the Canada flub. She won because she won and he lost because he lost. It's a divided electorate and will most likely result in a split ticket. Let everyone else vote and move on.
It's really funny that the people who hate her with the most (usually baseless) vitriol are actually doing her the most good.
Like McCain, she performs best when she's the underdog. Obama not so much. In fact, he looked downright surly last night.
Guess being out of all that rarified air and down w/ the rest of us common people isn't so much to his liking.
He'd better get used to it tho as it appears it's not even close to over.

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PEM59, Former PA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:15:43 GMT

Clinton is being supported by the Pennsylvania political machine, including Governor Rendell. The ones who rammed through the nefarious midnight 15-54 % pay raise of 7 July 2005. Rendell is also up to his eyballs in the emerging DeNaples / Mount Airy Lodge / Slots scandal.

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Reality check in NY — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:19:22 GMT

Has anyone actually been listening to the republican commentators who say Hillary's ads have not only not been over the top, but just what they would want and expect their candidate to use against democrats. That the distinctions attempting to be drawn are fair political game and they agreed w/ Hillary using them and only wondered why it took her so long to start?

All you people whining about her using unfair tactics against the Obama god better get real very quick, because if you think she is using unfair tactics against him, what does that say about his ability to withstand McCain and the republican 527s in November?

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L. R. Three Rivers, MI — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:24:52 GMT

For all you Obama supporters out there give it a rest , that's politics , when you got the guts to fight back no matter how you have to do it you can win , you might say it's not fair but lets face it lifes not fair , Hillary is a fighter and always has been and that's what we need in the whitehouse someone who has the guts to stand up to the opposition and she's proven that she has the moxie to do just that . Hillary 2008!!

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:32:52 GMT

Memo to Screamin' Howie Dean; I've been a Dem since I was five and backed Kennedy, against my Republican family. Running against the most unpopular president in a generation would seem to be a gift of God to the Dems, but, as usual, they---and you---are letting defeat be snatched out of the jaws of victory. A public bloodbath right up to the primary is a sure-fire way to lose (especially if it results in the nomination of the absolutely unelectable Clinton). You will lose much of the African American vote and an entire generation of young voters who are finally fired up about the democratic process. If you let the Democratic Party lose in '08, I'm out. I'll be an independent for life from that moment on, rather than stick with a bunch of shoot-themselves-in-the-foot losers like the dems.

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SS Columbus, Ohio — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:38:33 GMT

If you have to play dirty politics to win you are pretty pathetic. So Hillary won last night but not honorably. I am proud of Obama for exercising his intellegence remarks. To the press, why jump on obama for some lies made up by the Clinton Campaign? Why don't you press on the fact of her income tax and other records that she refuses to make available? And Why don't you attack her for her campaign doation from some one is in trouble and in the courts for illegal doings? She dismisses it with, she is not going to refuse the donation because he hasn"t been proved guilty of anything yet, how self serving!!!!
When did she get so pure and holy, must have been after she and her husband disgraced the white house?
This is so disgusting!! She should hang her head in shame having to use dirt to call her self winning in three states. Like wise the press should be ashamed for jumping on the let's destroy the only one who can deliver this country from the sickening mess it is in.

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nuanced — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:45:23 GMT

"if she wants to make issues like ethics and disclosure and lawfirms and real estate deals and all that stuff issues, as I've said before I don't know why they'd want to go there, but I guess that's where they'll take the race"

jerry, corpus christi, I guess you would enjoy that. Any anecdotes from election day down your way? Don't hear from you too much -- been busy?

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John B, Springfield, MO — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:52:11 GMT

Enjoy the win Clinton supporters. You earned it. But the race is about delegates. The only chance Clinton has of significantly cutting into Obvama's delegate lead is to continue to go very negative. Problem there--after repeatedly trashing Obama, most Obama supporters would not support Hillary in the General Election. Game, set, match, Republicans. So what's the point?

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Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:53:16 GMT

It snowed in Anaconda last night. It snowed alot. But, it is March and we know that spring is near.

We suffered a set back in the campaign last night, as well. We lost three contests and the oppostion gained in delegates.

We must not respond with anger and rage. Those are the motivations which we have been denouncing. We can have a tough campaign, without selling out and becoming that which we oppose. When we whine, and indulge in self pity we lose our collective soul.

The differences between the candidates will be pointed out. Sen. Obama does not have to submit to politcal abuse and fear mongering. But, this campaign is different.

It snowed in Anaconda last night. It snowed alot. But, it is March and we know that spring is near.

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Norman E. Hussein Harvey, Sr. VA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:57:28 GMT

This to Angel and to all the other Hillary supporters who want to reiterate the LIES about Sen. Obama'a religion, patriotism or so-called anti-american stance and guilt by association. Allow me to enlighten you about thes things and what I feel will or should be Sen. Obama's responce to them.
Sen. Obama is a Christian and he was sworn in on a Bible not a Qua'ran as you all seem to believe, Hillary knows this because SHE HAS ATTENDED PRAYER BREAKFAST WITH HIM!
On the fact that he doesn't wear a flag pin on his lapel. His stated reason is he doesn't is because it is being used as a FASHION STATEMENT and that is not a true barameter of ones commitment to the USA. By the way, the last few times I saw her on TV SHE WASN'T WEARING ONE!!!! Does this mean she's a communist?
Lastly, on Sen. Obama's supposedly guilt by association ties to the UCC and the so-called ties to Min Farrakahn. well ask youself about hillary's tie to CONVICTED FELONS such as the MacDougals to see for your self at
http://www.chingadero.net/character.html

We as Americans should be ASHAMED OF OURSELVES. How can we say that we want our politicians to carry themselves with DIGNITY but then we reward the ones who conducts herself with less than honorable tactics by tacitly implying that her opponent is Muslim, by saying that his commitee has jurisdiction over a theater of operations when he doesn't. What makes matters worse is that if she really believes that he does then despite ALL HER EXPERIENCE SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW THE SENAE WORKS!!!!
I for one am SADDENED that the elections last night shows that the way to get ahead is not by being better that someone but by pulling that person lower than you are now.

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Ken, Ardmore, Ok — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:03:25 GMT

I applaud the voters for exercising their right to vote for the person that they want to. However, I am wondering if those votes were for the person that we Americans really need to lead our country back to where it should be or whether it was "AGANIST" the person who is different in the way they look, present themselves, or because of their culture. I will probably get negative responses to my comments but I will take that chance. It appears, from most of the comments and even from some of the media and analyst and their guests, that most of America is still not ready to look past differences in race and culture. We seem to lean more toward negativity and dirty politics rather than wanting to come together as a nation of people that will stand for what our forefathers envisioned for this great nation. I don't believe that we will return to the status of "A Great Nation" until we decide that what is best for all is best for one and vice versa. When politicians and individuals get what they want at any cost it goes against what is good for all. Change is what America now needs more than anything and it is apparent in the way that we are responding to each other. It has been said words don't mean anything! If that is the case, why are we letting words guide our thinking? If that is the case, why do we speak them, why not just use sign language. Words cause us to think, thinking causes us to come up with ideas, ideas result in goals, goals turn into solutions.

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HT — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:12:08 GMT

Hillary won last night-Obama lost.Watched Obama a couple of times ---surly and whining just like the obamanoids on this site.Yes he should bring out the clinton foibles -----but do not forget he and Michelle have a lot of skeletons in their closets that can be brought out.Do you think the republicans have been sitting on their hands since Obama became into their sites?By the way ---why did Obama go to court in Ohio and have voting extended for 2 more hours?Did ithelp----also why were Hillary Clintons yard signs being trashed?

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NotOnMyWatch,NC — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:20:29 GMT

To all of the closet Hillary supporters who say that's politics with the dirty ads and inuendo, are you proud that your candidate has insulted you and the intelligence of other Americans by saying this is what the people want. Is that what she thinks of the American public that they are stupid enough to buy anything. I am an independent who has not completely made up my mind on who I will vote for, but I know that I will not vote for Hillary because she clearly has no respect for the American people with her tactics. PS she actually has 37 years experience, she forgot to claim 2 years as a girl scout.

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jeh2, Miami, FL — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:24:03 GMT

How can any thoughtful voter think HRC & her machine stand for anything but business as usual, along with a daily increase in divisiveness. Obama is clearly our only hope for doing the right thing with a breath of fresh air.

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Pam OC,CA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:25:23 GMT

Patrick: Indianapolis:good post. I think that Senator Obama will now get really negative because unfortunately, it works. There is so much to go negative on with Senator Clinton and this will further divide the party.
Dumbama: He outspends her because he has more money-that is what you do in political campaigns-you get donations to help you in those states.

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HENRIETTA WARE — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:39:25 GMT

THIS IS ONE LIFELONG DEMOCRAT THAT WILL STAY HOME ON ELECTION DAY IF HILLARY IS THE NONIMEE . I WANT VOTE FOR THE CLINTONS BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH ALL THEIR BAGGAGE.