Power steps down from Obama camp

Fact Check — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:04:04 GMT

People who keep spouting the line about Hillary winning all the "blue states" as the reason she should be the nominee,

Here's the fundamental flaw with your argument. In each of those states, Obama received MORE votes than any Democratic candidate in primary/caucus history. Hillary received a few more. But to suggest that he "wouldn't win" is an insult to YOUR intelligence (not to those reading it since we realize how specious your argument is).

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An Obamabot — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:04:38 GMT

Anybody else sick of the ceaselessly disparaging comments from Clinton supporters? I’ve tried to find ONE post on MSNBC, CNN, and others that is a positive delineation of what Clinton has DONE, what she stands for (other than being against Obama), and what positive change she would bring our country. Alan in NJ probably comes closest but 99% of the posts are filled with hatred and bitter name-calling.

So, it struck me last night that the whole group deserves a new nickname. Others may have ideas but here’s one in honor of their favorite nickname for Obama supporters (Obamabots):

The Clinton-nots (or simply “Clintonots”). Why? She has no positive plan; it’s all about what NOT to do.

An ode to a Candidate and her Clinton-nots:

No you can’t see my tax returns
No you can’t see my White House work product
No you can’t ask me questions about my “experience” (because I have no good answers)
No you can’t make changes to our system of having lobbyists finance campaigns
No you can’t count votes in caucuses as legitimate forms of democratic expression
No you can’t call yourself a real state unless you’ve voted for me

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Reality Check — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:05:01 GMT

First Read and David Brooks,
About this “Obama can’t fight back.” You are wrong, wrong, WRONG. You've played into Clinton's hands. Just because Obama fights back does NOT mean he's no longer the candidate of hope or change.

You are perpetuating a false dichotomy and once again working straight into the Clintons' hands.

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Reality Check — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:05:02 GMT

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From the Goose to the Gander — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:06:00 GMT

How about Wolfson stepping down for calling Obama Ken Starr?

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mike — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:06:34 GMT

You are just scratching the surface. I can't believe that the American public can be so easily led by the nose when it comes to Hillary. I used to be a military man and I wouldn't trust her for a second with our nations security. Most presidents that turn out to be good leaders have the help of a crack staff that they can rely on. She can't even keep her goons in check in a presidential campaign! She really needs to have her feet held to the fire on this and the MSM seems so squeamish when it comes down to "VETTING" her. I have a friend in town that is a big GOP supporter and I told him to save me a huge McCain sign for my lawn just in case she wins the nomination.

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Debbie G — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:08:38 GMT

How come Mr. Wolfson doesn't step down? He called Sen. Obama "Ken Starr". Am I missing something here-Isn't Ken Starr equivalent to Monster in Dem-world?

and why is it that HRC didn't immediately denounce and reject Mr. Johnson's characterization of Sen. Obama?

Her hyprocrisy is shameful. She surrounds herself with viperous surrogates. This is what a Clinton White House will be like if she is elected.

END THE DYNASTY

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Jim Tekcirc, Chicago — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:09:58 GMT

Its the difference between the two campaigns. A comment like this is not just OK, it is welcomed in the Clinton machine. In the Obama world it gets you fired. Good to see that one of the candidates has a shred of civility left.

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Prince George, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:10:04 GMT

I admire Ms. Power for her courageous action. It was difficult for her to resign, but she had to do so because of what Senator Barack Obama represents. Obama is a class-act individual who will bring sanity to the presidency. However, Obama should be tougher now; it is imperative for him to show toughness and not concede any grounds to the Clintons on issues. He is more believable than the Clintons and he should sharpen his message. Demanding for the Clintons to release their tax returns is legitimate. Obama should continue to demand that. The Clintons should not wait till April 15th to release the tax returns unless they are hiding something.
Prince George

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M/G, St. Louis, Mo — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:10:23 GMT

so much for calling a spade a spade. The Clintons are monsters!

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JIM WHITTAKER — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:10:28 GMT

Now when is Obama campaign going to INSIST that
Howard Wolfson resign for the Ken Starr comment?

If not, is the media (and you guys) going to question
why not?

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patty,sd,ca — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:10:29 GMT

Obama has himself backed up in a corner. He can't come out swinging because it will be "silly season".That will make him look like every other politician. So what Obama has to do is stand there and take it like a man. Let the Clinton machine run over you.

If obama thinks clinton is being"negative" he is clearly not ready to take on the GOP.

Clinton 08

Don't hate the player, hate the game

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Hillary is right for us — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:11:18 GMT

I agree that Obama is a rookie. He would need on the job training with a slow curve. We don't have time for him learn at our country's expense. We have by far the best candidate we have had since Al Gore. You stood back and let him get away, will you be that foolish again? I for one hope not. Stand up for us all and vote for Hillary.

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Lynette, NYC — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:11:20 GMT

She should have been fired by Obama. A monster??? c'mon and why is Clinton taking the blows here???

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Nonsense.. — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:12:00 GMT

The Clinton campaign is not as classy as the Obama campaign, so Howard Wolfson won't step down for the Ken Starr comment. I'm sick of the Clintons. They are the WORST politicians in America' history. The notion that you'd have a Republican carry the whitehouse rather than someone in your own party, is ludicrous and unpatriotic.

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Lindsey, NY — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:12:08 GMT

Two Step process for a LEGITIMATE THIRD PARTY:

1) Hillary Wins Nomination based on a subjective argument (since it is mathematically impossible for her to win)

2) Nader gets a legitimate VP with real name recognition.

ITS THAT EASY!

Although I think Hillary is divisive (not really her fault), her nomination might be America's best Hope for a Third Party!

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twocanpete — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:12:39 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
Yes,let the victimization of HRC begin. I expect she’ll start crying anytime now.

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Republican Raj NYC — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:12:50 GMT

Who else is really tired of Hillary and her campaign. They are dillusional, disfunctional and well down right boring. She will not beat McCain, plain and simple. Our bhuddy Carl Rove is still out there and Hill has lots of skeletons in her closet. Obama is a better person and I hope that for the DNC that he prevails. Else, the DNC is finished.

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New Wave — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:12:57 GMT

Time for Howard Wolfson to resign following comments he has been making against Obama lately.

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Matt, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:13:21 GMT

That's fine, Obama's camp continues to take the high road by keeping their house in order, and Clinton doesn't.

Let's see the info on Bill Clinton's pardons that are locked up in his Library in Little Rock. Anyone on team Clinton got the sack to try this one on?

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Felix, CO — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:14:12 GMT

Dear Fact Check,
Not only are you correct but the blue states will go for whoever wins the Democratic nomination. Does anybody imagine for a minute that California will go to McCain if Hillary isn't the Dem nominee? Of course not.

Hillary Clinton's endorsement of McCain over her Dem rival and current front-runner, Obama, ought to disqualify her from receiving a single super delegate vote as she is clearly intent on destroying the party's chances in November if the supers fail to hand her an unearned nomination.

She is telling us that she would rather see a Republican in the White House if she can't have it herself and the DNC should take her at word. The supers need to stand up and tell her that she will not receive a single vote from a single party super delegate on the basis of that threat.. That would make Obama the undisputed choice and we could get on with running against McCain as opposed to supplying him with all his best campaign ad material, courtesy of the traitor Clinton.

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John, MI — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:14:41 GMT

Clinton is a monster, she quit for speaking the truth?

Honestly, what we need for the democrats is a question for question battle between the two candidates. Any question can be asked, so when Obama starts questioning Clinton's experience and integrity people will see what she really is....a self absorbed monster!

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Anti Reaganess Big Talkers, Columbus Georgia — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:15:15 GMT

OMG!!

Obama and Ken Starr,

change you can believe in!!! Same incendiary tactics, calling a sweet adorable woman like Hillary Clinton a ( ) well, I'm not even going to say it, it is so bad.....

The politics of division is so apparent in the hollow words in the "spewing rhetoric" of Obama and friends.

SHAME SHAME SHAME, how can anyone in good conscience say bad, nasty, negative, insulting things about our Lady of Light, Hillary Clinton, the next President of the United States of America.....

Here here....

SHAME SHAME SHAME.... Barack Obama

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:15:45 GMT

I actually think that's kind of a shame. In the grand scheme of things, monster/name-calling is not a major deal (if it is apologized and reprimanded immediately what was done). It does not strike me as a resignation offense, but I do understand Obama's image.

I am a highly moral/principled person, believe it or not. If I were Barack, I would not have accepted her resignation, as the Clinton campaign is once again blowing this little situation well out of proportion. I would have attacked them for that (in a classy way), as they really need to be stopped from doing that.

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Jesse, Fallon NV — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:15:55 GMT

Patty- Is Slick Willie there helping you type? Remind him to call Hillary before 3:00 AM.

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Lindsey, NY — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:15:56 GMT

Two Step process for a LEGITIMATE THIRD PARTY:

1) Hillary Wins Nomination based on a subjective argument (since it is mathematically impossible for her to win)

2) Nader gets a legitimate VP with real name recognition.

Its that Easy!

Although I think Hillary is divisive (not really her fault), her nomination might be America's best Hope for a Third Party!

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patty,sd,ca — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:16:00 GMT

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:16:37 GMT

What a shame that this advisor stepped down. Last time I checked this was still a free country. There is nothing wrong with her calling Hillary a "monster" and besides she immediately appoligized. Now if she had called Hillary an ego-manical _itch, then I could see that as stepping over the bounds of Obama's high standards.

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ep-ny — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:16:49 GMT

unpaid?? with all that money?? How many more unpaid???I am really shocked.I read the results of this statement from ap wire out of London.Have the best people around me he says. I admire the stepping down but am thinking of how bad this could have been.Not good for world opinion of us is it? Maybe just another bad judgement move from Obama.Next to Resko he said was bone headed judgement.Well it looks like politics as usual.have someone call the name for you etc.hang on its just the beginning

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Barbara Ripley, Portland, ME — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:16 GMT

It's true - HRC is a monster and will do anything, anything to win. She has no standards. She has been attacking Obama for weeks (kitchen sink)but when Obama strikes back, it's dirty and she is a victim and it seems that the press is buying into it. I don't get it.

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Baileigh — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:19 GMT

Lynette, NYC-
Isn't it a little hard for Obama to fire an unpaid advisor who is not part of the campaign staff? Get real! Besides, at least she did the classy thing: apologized and stepped down.

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Citizen Dad, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:41 GMT

Has anyone esle noticed that, when informed of Bill Cunningham's "Barak Hussein Obama" speech, Sen. McCain immediately denounced Cunningham, while Sen. Obama made no comment at all regarding Samantha Powers' "monster" comment (or the comments of Rev. Wright, Minister Farrakhan, etc.). At the same time, Sen. Obama wants to talk without preconditions to dictators in Iran, North Korea, and elsewhere (talk about "monsters"!). It seems Sen. Obama has a hard time making event the simplest of character judgments!

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Naomi — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:18:57 GMT

Wolfson , needs to do the same. Hillary is back with her crying self, Oh my God , can you imagine a president, who is scared about someone in another country calling her a monster? She would be in tears in the white house, calling Bill, crying and choking.

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JIM WHITTAKER — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:19:11 GMT

I keep clicking back and forth between you guys
and Drudge, to see which one's on top of a story
first. (Yes, that's right, I don't have a life...)

So far, you guys are quickest on the draw.

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K"Hussein"J, Dallas, TX — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:19:17 GMT

Why is it that Clnton and her campaign are never held accountable for their wrong-doings??? The MSM has been letting her get away with everything. Keith Olbermann is the only one reporting the true Canada/Nafta debacle where it was actually Clinton and her camp who met with the Canadians, and not Sen. Obama. Why isn't this wrong corrected by the MSM, asap??? I commend Keith Olbermann for bringing this out, but I think there should be more reported about this. As news organizations, don't you owe it to your viewers to report and clarify the truth???

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:19:26 GMT

This thing has been handled quickly, maturely and professionally. All in all, it speaks well for Obama, and creates a nice contrast with the monster's campaign.

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sunny, nv — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:20:01 GMT

Ms. Powell did the right thing; however one can understand her frustration as Clinton surrogates continue to work under the covers with smears and innuendo.
The NAFTA thing is an excellent example. Some pundits are saying it was smart politics. Shame on them. Those tactics are exactly why so many of us are sick of the political "game". What is so "smart" about an outright lie? It even appears that Bill may have orchestrated this falsehood through his Canadian contacts.
Anyway, thank God for Barack Obama. I will continue to do anything I can to further his campaign. This country needs to turn away from the old-style, do-anything-to-get-elected, winning is all that matters, grubby, deceitful, disgraceful political formula.

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kyd70,SC — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:20:07 GMT

Umm, is there anybody who doesn't think that Powers was very close to accurate in her portrayal of HRC? I mean, at least Newsweek had the guts to go against the grain and display the facts about HRC's "momentum".
Obama has won 14, she won 3 since Super Tuesday. It was a moral victory, but that's it. Netting and average of 3 delegates per win the rest of the way will give her 39 more delegates, which will give Obama a 110 delegate lead. I realize this is assuming his campaign doesn't implode. It seems that it may, but Powers resigning means he gets to reclaim the "high road" again.
Meanwhile, our future leader is hiring some of the best fundraisers in the business and moving on to finish the race strong.
Mac is Back! '08

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Charles Lemay — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:20:32 GMT

So, what's the problem?

She IS a monster!

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Chris — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:21:48 GMT

What i want to know is why are we counting Michigan and Florida now. Would these two states be a factor if Clinton was winning. A rule is a rule Don't change it in the middle thats the sneaky stuff that i hate about politics. If you lose take it on the chin Hillary, if you win Congrads

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Callie for Hillary — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:21:48 GMT

Ken Starr should be the one mad. He has more experience than Obama. How is it that the least qualified person for the job keeps showing up? Regain, Bush Sr., Bush Jr., doesn't anyone remember how this has turned out? If not for Bill Clinton things would have been bad alot longer. Open your ears and eyes look at Hillary and him and he can't hold a light for her to go by. There is no excuse not to put her in the oval office.

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Clint-Rovian — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:22:25 GMT

I wrote a big rant a while back about how ridiculous it would be to vote for McCain if your candidate does not get the Democratic nomination.

I will not vote for McCain, but Hillary is making me sick...and I am starting to think that I won't be able to stomach voting for her. I can not be a part of her winning anything. Not after this sad, pathetic cheat by Clinton. If Obama's campaign adviser needs to resign for a frustrated statement for which she apologized immediately, then Wolfson should resign for his repeated statements comparing Obama, unfairly, to Kenn Starr, and for perpetuating the lie about NAFTA before Ohio.

And Clinton has repeatedly endorsed McCain. I would be OUTRAGED if she were spending MY money to campaign for the Republicans.

I will NOT abide her behavior. I can NOT, in good conscience, vote for her under ANY circumstances at this point. I will write in Obama/Edwards if the Dems give her the nomination.

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Eunece Morris — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:22:56 GMT

I don't see why all the fuss, she is a monster, liar and as billigerent as you can get, the Kenneth Starr comment just shows the ignorance of her staff as they continue to sabotage her chances, its Hillary way or everyone is taking advantage of me becomes her cry of the day and the new media eats it up. This is nonsense not news. Why not talk about her conversation with the Canadian government to take her stance on NAFTA with a grain of salt, now that is news!!!!!

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Bill, White Plains NY — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:22:57 GMT

I must be missing something. Finally some honesty in this race and someone has to resign because she spoke the truth.

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Judy, Orlando, Florida — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:24:23 GMT

I think Hillary should fire Bill Clinton for his untruthful comments about Obama.

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Eunece Morris — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:25:17 GMT

What momentum doees Hillary Have she has lost 12 states out of 15 of the last contest, she should have wrapped this up, since she is soooooo experienced!! she is crazy, watch her mood swings on the campaign trail, can we say where is my therapist???

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Blaine — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:25:59 GMT

Calling Hillary a monster is regrettable and grounds for dismissal. Referring to Barack as Ken Starr is equally disgraceful and Wolfson needs to be reprimanded as well. Anyway, NEXT.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:26:09 GMT

Not to worry Obama supporters. Powers will be rectified and will receive sympathy for her voluntary resignation for taking the high road and voluntarily resigning versus Clinton's aides like Wolfson who call Obama a Ken Starr but stay on and continue to open their big nasty mouths. Powers knew exactly what she was doing when she resigned. This is an example of the kind of people that Obama has surrounded himself with. People willing to admit when they were wrong and to t ake the responsibility fore it versus Hillary's people who would never admit they were wrong and will not take responsibility for their actions. Powers will come out of this well thought of. Where is Wolfson's resignation for his Star comparison to Obama?

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Dale, Lincoln IL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:27:45 GMT

I have to say this is a prime example of why Senator Obama and his team are heads and tails above Senator Clinton and her team. Ms. Powers is a brilliant individual who like many of us have lost the vision the Senator Obama has set for us. She was un unpaid aid which means no firing could have really happened she could have just went to the back of the room and work on other things but she didn't. She fell on her sword for the vision that we as democrats and people who want a better government have been wanting for a long time in Senator Obama.

So for anyone who is a Clinton Supporter take a look at the things ALL of the words and name calling that have been made out of your campaign and take a true look at how close it really is to what we have all been waiting for in politics and I think you will find it is a long ways from it. Dirty politics is what is destroying this country.

For decades now we have been not only been kicked by those who do not see things the way we do, but we are now kicking each other. So we can either go back to a time that was better then it is now, but because of all the deceit, lies, and backroom politics it could have been so much better. Or we can make a real move forward whether it is with one or both our candidates.

I am an Obama supporter and think that we should do what in my mind is right for the country by making him our next President, but for the good of the party or even the ideas of what we feel makes GOOD government stop the bickering.

Obama 08’

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DeniseGA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:28:40 GMT

HILLARY has ties to Rezko, three, yes 3 offenders indicted with Rezko, gave to Hillarys' campaigns. She said she didn't know him, them a photo surfaced, it think it was NBC. ENOUGH, with the Rezko, Obama is not even on the witness list. SHE IS on the defendant in an ACTIVE lawsuit with Peter Paul, in CA. GEEEEZZZZZ

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nancy , Fulton, MS — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:28:50 GMT

I can't understand why there is so much TALK about Obama being elected President. We are not in the Old Days. There are intelligent African Americans. I am an African America retired teacher with two successful children.This situation is something that I taught my children when they were growing up that RAce would never be an issue if you were qualified to do the job. Was I wrong? I wonder!!!!!!! I am so excited that there is a man of Obama's status who can become President. When Michelle said that she was really proud of her country for the first time in her adult life (really means to what extent never). I feel the same way. I am very proud to be an American.
I have lived in an very good town very little racial problems.

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Deb in Dallas — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:29:55 GMT

"Monster" - that's it? Of all the things people have called Hillary, that's one of the nicest I've heard in a long time. While Ms Power's exit shows the integrity of the Obama campaign, it does seem a bit knee-jerk, considering the relative moderation she showed.

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DeniseGA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:30:08 GMT

HILLARY has ties to Rezko, three, yes 3 offenders indicted with Rezko, gave to Hillarys' campaigns. She said she didn't know him, then a photo surfaced, it think it was NBC. ENOUGH, with the Rezko, Obama is not even on the witness list. SHE IS on the defendant in an ACTIVE lawsuit with Peter Paul, in CA.
GEEEEZZZZZ

Why do you think she hasn't exploited it, because it would shine right back on her! Come on people think! Do you really think she would not be mentioning it everyday! Move on!

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:30:25 GMT

I know Powers stepping aside is for the good of the campaign, but I actually believe that Obama should put out a tatement that he doesn't accept this resignation. Clearly this was a momentary opinion by Powers that accidentally got spoken aloud. She apoligized, And I really think that what she said isn't so Bad. Americans and our own Congress say far worse things (deservedly so) about our own President. Obama should refuse the resignation and stand up to these bullying tactics by the Clinton Campaign.

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Jay Link, Chicago, IL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:31:29 GMT

You Obamabots all missed the point. Mr. Obama's campaign is all about positive and uplifting messages. No matter what you think of Hillary, your man and his entire team is supposed to be above all of this. The rampant racism and sexism and secret deep hatred starting to spew forth from St. Obama's campaign only proves one thing. Obama is a fraud.

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CJ — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:31:42 GMT

Obama should ask Howard to resign....also the staffer said some more additional things that could have hurt Obama's team (she said they f--'ed up in Ohio, which is true)so it's best she resigned. Obama is looking to tighten the reigns so he can't have have leaks and people speaking liberaly which tripped him up last week. While it's earnest..we've seen how Clinton is quick to smash him with the slightest misstep.

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Jason, Pittsburg — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:31:54 GMT

It is almost impossible to imagine Hilary having more delegates than Obama at the convention this year. It seems her new strategy is to destroy Obama and the Democratic Party so she can run against McCain in 2012.

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Sweet Pee, Fl — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:32:13 GMT

Can someone explain why Latinos and Blacks do not get along? I recently moved to Florida and I work with a lot of Latinos and we are civil. I am aware of the cultural diferences, but what is theb underlining reasons and causes? I also notice that the Latinos clasify themseleves her as White/Espanics and Black/Espanics. In Washington DC, where I had worked, they were clasified as Hispanics.

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SolFo — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:32:20 GMT

Also lets not forget that the results in CA have been certified and Obama netted an additional 8 delegates.

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donald, San Francisco, CA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:33:09 GMT

No backbone. Maybe Obama does not have the backbone for the job. MONSTER is running him like Chicken George. MLK stood up like a man but Obama lets MONSTER and her team just walk all over him.
Edwards does not have a spine either. He means to tell us that he can't pick one after all this time. May he is not cut out for the VP job or any other if he can't decide what to do or who is best to lead. He should get off of the fence and step out like a man.
Hillary is a MONSTER, MONSTER,MONSTER.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:33:48 GMT

ep-ny (Sent Friday, March 07, 2008 12:16 PM)
Spread your criticism around a little. Remember Shaheens resigantion a couple of months ago?

"I would like to reiterate that I deeply regret my comments yesterday and say again that they were in no way authorized by Sen. Clinton or the Clinton campaign," Bill Shaheen, co-chairman of the Clinton campaign in New Hampshire, said in a statement announcing his decision.

He was using innuendo and "code word racisim" to damage his candidates opponent. Samantha Power was simply giving her opinion.

Holier than thou can never work for the Clinton campaign for obvious reasons.

Queen takes pawn.
Obama's Move.

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Dawn, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:34:22 GMT

This is supposed to be an American ELection. Why oh why is a foreigner on his campaign staff?????

I think this smells a bit.

Go Hilliary 08

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:34:51 GMT

One more thing. I'm not so sure this was not a smart move by the Obama campaign. Powers calls Hillary a Monster and then resigns. The fact is that the comparsion "Monster" and "Hillary" will hold even after Powers is gone and will continue to resonate throughout the electorate. When many now see Hillary on the tube they will be seeing by way of a subliminal message a monster. Whether planned or not this was not some bad strategy of finally giving it back.

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Nina H — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:34:53 GMT

Lets see- Harvard Professor - Well respected advocate against the tragedy in Darfur. Maybe the woman knows what she's talking about. I've heard interviews with this woman and she is dynamite.

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Cheri Palumo, Kansas City, MO — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:35:56 GMT

Excuse me, she "stepped down? Why was she not asked to leave. Was it not just mentioned in the press that Obama needed to be more assertive? He just stand there again...big pout, long face...And by the by this was his Foregin Policy Adviser? What else might she have said now or in the future to other countires? And then..no stay with me...this is the best...he is criicizing Clinton on her foregin policy....this show gets better and better...who needs cable????

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Lindy, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:36:12 GMT

Can't see that "Monster" is an unforgiveable genuine personal sentiment, carelessly spoken in honesty to an untrustworthy reporter. Anyway - in a word-police world - is it okay to lie, distort, and mislead, and spark bigot-baiting rumors in denied anonymity? (Or in fairness maybe some of these are Republican tricks - as perhaps the Texas/Ohio votes may have been)
I used to like the Clintons, defended them throughout the 90's, but now I wonder if the Republican hatred was justifiable on behind-the-scenes knowledge.
I don't know if Obama can do all he promises, but at least he's a breath of fresh air in the now polluted political atmosphere in this country.
Hope! Americans who have pride in their country should consider the weakened role the U.S. now plays in the world. You can't just nuke the globe.
Here's to hope - including hope the media can move on from the fair and equal, whether right or wrong, truthful or dishonest, opponent v opponent talk shows that came out of the 90's - in the fight against the Clintons.
Obama/Edwards '08
or maybe Edwards for Attorney General?

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LB — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:37:38 GMT

Doesn't that Debbie Wassermann Shultz have any work to do for her consituents? The American people are paying her to legislate, not be on phone calls and secret meetings on behalf of Hillary. If Ms. Wassermann Schultz is unable to do her job, perhaps SHE should resign! Don't forget it girl, we are watching you!!

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Dawn, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:38:28 GMT

Hey Fact Check

Next thing you wil tell us is the press is to hard on obama. Get a life,we all have an IQ > that of a house plant my friend.

Onkly Hilliary has a chance against the republicans and your canidate who gets snippy with the press has NO CHANCE this fall unless he is Hilliary's VP

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sandy smith, redford, mi — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:38:31 GMT

is hillary trying to get the vp spot the mccains ticket? this is it for me, i can not vote for hillary if she wins, she can not be trusted. she does not care for the party at all, just wants to win the white house no matter that she will be taking down the democratic party to do it. we have a chance for hope it is not hillary that is bringing new people to the party, it is obama. super delegates speak up and be counted on obama's side so we can move on before it is too late.

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Louis, Phoenix, Az. — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:59:35 GMT

Isn't it time for a real change? Don't we need something better than a politician that doesn't answer questions? A politician that won't release documents under the claim of priviledge? Hasn't actually committed to getting out of Iraq, only to follow the direction of the Generals on the ground, these would be the ones that Bush has put in place to be his yes men and completely absolves her of responsibility. She has not committed to fixing social security, only to form a committee to look into the problem. Has committed not to Universal health care, but to mandatory insurance, there is a difference; one that pours money into insurance companies, that have already shown a reckless disregard to providing health care. How about an education plan at all? Or an immigration plan? With all due respect to both candidates, there is no difference between McCain and Clinton, in tactics or final results should either of them get into office.

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george w — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:08:03 GMT

...looks like ogoodie~2~shoes has gone over to the dark side. who needs rush when you have each other....

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Daniel, Lawrence, Kansas — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:11:34 GMT

Why are ALL THE NEWS NETWORKS afraid to say anything about Peter Paul v. Clinton?

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Randy, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:15:07 GMT

So why was this Obama aide not fired instead? OH YEAH! that's right, Obama doesn't fire anyone who fouls on his team, just like Bush!! Hillary has held every last one of her aides accountable for this kind of thing, Obama has shown every time on the other hand what he would do as President, protect his cronies and never fire them and hold them accountable!! just like Bush!! Voting for Barrack Obama is a HUGE mistake! Hillary Clinton has the integrity to lead honestly and fairly as this one of many examples like it once again proves.

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judesuper — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:16:15 GMT

Clinton is a monster, a liar, and a cheat. Powers is absolutely correct. Look at all the tasteless lies the clinton camp has said about Barrack Obama. I think Powers should stay. Too bad if hilLIARy has her feelings hurt. She thinks that by stealing this away from Obama that all of us will fall in line and vote for her this fall. WRONG. I PLEDGE that I will vote for McCain and every single republican candidate this fall. This party is over, except for the clean up.

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Melanie Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:21:07 GMT

When BHO bought a 1.6 Mil $$ mansion for 625,000$ ..

Pls choose from the following

a. He thought the gods must like me
b. He did not know that the market rate was 1.6 mil$
c. Rezko's broker made a typo and wrote .6 mil instead of 1.6 mil $
d. He knew that he was being offered a house 1 mil$ below market by a lobbyist who seeks favor. (Which is a bribe)

When he bought additional land from Rezko's wife again way below market.

Pls choose from the following

a.What the hell i did it once why not again?
b.Well itz for my wife and kids. Family first
c.Itz expected of a senator to take soft bribes from lobbyists anyways
d.All of the above

If Rezko called in favors to Obama

a. He would feel obligated to do it
b. He will look for more land deals
c. All of the above

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Nicole — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:21:21 GMT

Politico's blogger Ben Smith was outed as a Hillary supporter last night on CNN. He's been defending her tactics in pro-Hillary blasts all day. When will the media decide the Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton reign of political terror should be over? They're all monsters to me.

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NS, Hot Springs, AR — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:29:30 GMT

If I were a monster I would be insulted. I'd rather be referred to as a monster than Ken Starr.

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Sussman, Annapolis, MD — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:29:39 GMT

Wow! Such division
After readig all these posts and other news, it's apparent that the Democrats or so deeply divided that they are handing the Presidency to McCain

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oz — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:35:31 GMT

Hillary better watch out before someone drops a house on her -

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oz — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:35:58 GMT

Hillary better watch out before someone drops a house on her -

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Eloise, Clearwater, FL — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:20:09 GMT

Sussman, Annapolis, MD....3:29 PM

We are not divided...we are united in the proposition that Hillary Clinton will not dictate our futures and HER SUPER DELAGATES BETTER KNOW THAT. Hillary Clinton will not inherit Barack Obama's POWER.

Hillary Clinton is a SELF ABSORBED MONSTER, and ONE OF THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIANS IN AMERICAN HISTORY.