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Pat Huntington NY — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:47:33 GMT

not even if every single democrat and every single black person voted for obama does he have a chance at winning Mississippi in the general election....the only way he could win, is if the white republican majority all over dosed on ambien the night before...

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Linda, Boston, MA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:47:47 GMT

Well, Obama's already done a lot of things that have never been done before. So who knows...

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:47:55 GMT

How things have gone in the past has no sway in how things will go this year.

I'm sure there were quite a few comments about so-and-so states that "hasn't gone Republican in xx years" right before Reagan swept 49 of 50.

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:48:26 GMT

Sounds like a challenge to me.

Anyone up for a challenge?

Obama 08 (yes we can, especially in Mississippi :), say yes to a 50 state strategy, EVERY STATE MATTERS)

(home sick today, son has stomach flu, that's why I'm on more LOL)

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Ron Hussein — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:49:13 GMT

Never say never.

Down here in SC, it's the ol' 80% of Repubs are just Demos that don't know any better. Make them pay attention and watch them realize that voting for a President is more than picking which one evokes God more often.

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Dr.Strangedog, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:50:18 GMT

Obama will have a tough time in Mississippi. "It hasn't gone Democrat in over 30 years," he said

That was before your guy got in office and tanked the country. Still it's nice to see that the Republicans know who they'll be running against this general election.

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Craig, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:50:47 GMT

The RNC is dead on is this case. The bottomline is that southern states will remain republican if Obama gets the nomination for the simple reason that african americans NEVER turnout in the numbers needed to offset a highly organized and dedicated conservative vote in the South. Come on First Read try to inject a little historical overview into your pro-obama agenda!!

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Adam, Green Bay, WI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:51:55 GMT

It's just such attitudes that prompted a sluggish reaction to the candidacy of Bill Foster in IL-14 (Denny Hastert's old seat and in a very red district) by the RNCC and may provide an opening for democratic candidates down ticket in the fall - especially with a candidate at the top of the ticket with the broad appeal of Sen. Obama.

States like VA, MS, and CO may be in play and dozens of congressional districts in places like MS and GA may also be competitive.

Winning is important of course, but let's not forget - that such a situation will force the Republicans to defend turf they felt the DNC had long forgotten, using time and resources that could otherwise be spent in swing states and districts.

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John — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:52:43 GMT

Obama has a snowball's chance in he-- of winning in Mississippi in November. GET REAL.

Obama has a snowball's chance in he-- of winning the general election.

GAME OVER.

Hillary Clinton has proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for the Dems in November.

Obama failed to close the deal. If you can't win in states like Ohio, you can't win the Presidency. In Ohio, Obama outspent Hillary 3 to 1 yet won ONLY 5 out of 88 counties in Ohio. Ouch. No amount of money is ever going to get Obama over 50% of the vote in a general election.

OBAMA IS UNELECTABLE. OBAMA IS UNQUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, OR A U.S. SENATOR.

The only question left is how to get Obama out of the race, NOW!

After the Rezko trial is over in Chicago, I'll bet Obama can't even get re-elected to the Senate from Illinois.

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Democrats Will Wipe Us Out in November All Across The Country — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:56:26 GMT

It's my {Republican} Party and I'll cry if I want to.

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Mark S, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:57:04 GMT

Forgive me--I posted this on another page, as well, but it's equally appropriate here.

Actually, Bush won this state by less than 55% in 2000, so it's never been as far out of reach for the Dems as other Deep South states. Their House delegation has for quite a while been split between the parties, and there's even a chance the Dems could pick up a Senate seat this year (although not likely if HRC is the nominee).

BTW, did anyone else see the results of the SurveyUSA 50-state general election polls? You do, of course, have to take such polls with a grain of salt this far out, but the fact that the poll had Obama winning North Dakota over McCain (ND being a 60% state for Bush in the last two elections) was pretty shocking. Also shocking: Obama winning Michigan over McCain, but McCain winning it over Clinton. That only makes me more excited to see the results of a revote in that state!

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MGP, NY — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:57:54 GMT

John (Sent Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:52 AM),

He was down 20pts only two weeks ago to Hillary Clinton and closed within 10 in Ohio.

That same pattern held up in California, New York, New Jersey, etc.

What does it show? When people hear Obama's message, he closes very quickly.

That shows significant weakness on the part of Hillary Clinton.

That said, let the RNC continue to write off Obama and states that they believe can never go Dem. It'll be to their detriment.

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charles — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:59:51 GMT

Lisa in New Britain, that's the spirit!! Obama/Webb 08 for Mississippi !!

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Dr.Strangeelephant, FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:01:21 GMT

Dr.Strangedog, it's naive to assume that Bush is a representation of all republicans.

To be honest, comparing all republicans, conservative and otherwise, to Bush amounts to mudslinging and dirty politics as far as I'm concerned.

I don't know where that belief came from, but it always happens - the incumbent is always misread as his party's flagship. Whether it's a Dem OR Repub.

Not the case here.

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Diane from Illinois — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:01:33 GMT

The 14th Congressional District of Illinois (seat held by Dennis Hastert) hadn't gone Democratic for the last 20 years either and it DID last Saturday!! So, I guess I'd have to say....Yes, we can!

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Eddie M., NYC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:02:49 GMT

The War is wrong, The Economy is in the gutter and Washington has been out of touch with Americans for a long long time. If Obama can connect to Americans in the GE and out duel Mccain in the debates then I suspect that many states will be in play. The RNC is wrong.

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Obamacan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:03:31 GMT

If nothing else this quick responce to an offhand remark shows how concerned the RNC is about this stuff. They fear Obama because they know he will clean their clock on Iraq and the economy.

They want to face Hillary because they can win.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:05:24 GMT

The Red and Blue Status Quo must go!
Things change.
Change is ALWAYS good.
Both Party establishments need to be shaken to their rotten core.
51% to 49% is no victory. Just a continuation of that which does not work.
The Red and Blue Status Quo must go!

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R CAL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:06:40 GMT

Poor John, parroting Hillary's talking points that have already been refuted. Can't close? Not qualified? Rezko? He's not accused of any wrongdoing in Rezko, pay attention. Former Clinton Secretaries of the AF and Navy hold him to be highly qualified, as do many others. As for the close issue, he's won more states, more popular votes, and more delegates. MI will go for Obama today and in the Fall the RNC may have a rude shock in store. Obama's coat tails already paid off once in the last week and I'm expecting this effect to increase the Dem Congressional majority by a solid margin in the future.

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:08:03 GMT

Obama won't win in a General Election.The only thing he will be President of is Farrakhan's church.

Clinton 08

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Billy, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:09:18 GMT

I believe Obama has been doing a lot of things people said he couldn't. When is the last time a republican or democratic nominee raised $55 in ONE month? Who would have ever thought that a black man would be doing so well in a presidential election? This man is bringing change and the republicans and Clintonites are pathetically clinging on to the politics of the past.

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Ron, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:10:49 GMT

Shh! Nobody tell the RNC that they're wrong! No one tell them not to take traditional red states for granted! It's going to be a fun November!

'08bama!

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RNC-on-the-Run — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:14:01 GMT

Isn’t demography a way to describe the electorate?

In which case, the RNC is admitting that the Dems (with Obama) do have a chance, especially when you consider how poorly their party leader handled Katrina.

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Poor, old white woman from MO - GO Obama... — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:14:39 GMT

Patty, you're finally awake! We were worried about you... NOT

I can't believe the people of Mississippi will want another 4 years of the McBush doctrine, after the was the gulf coast was treated after the hurricanes.. I think this state might suprise alot of Repubs...

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Pedro Cruz — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:17:52 GMT

People are so quick to dismiss the possibility that a state like MS could vote for someone like Obama in the Nov. elections. Every thing is possible this year.

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:19:44 GMT

Clinton has nothing of substance that I can support to defend her with, so I have to resort to cheap, baseless lies to home someone will be more naive than me to fall for them. Clearly if I keep saying the same baseless lies someone will believe me. Please believe me.

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Tom — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:19:44 GMT

Obama won't be needing reelection in Ill but I hear that a governorship in NY might be available for Mrs. Clinton. GAME OVER

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Ben in the Red State of TN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:19:46 GMT

there hasn't been a Democratic candidate this good in 40 years.

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Tom — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:19:46 GMT

Obama won't be needing reelection in Ill but I hear that a governorship in NY might be available for Mrs. Clinton. GAME OVER

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A Charles, LA, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:20:23 GMT

If you notice, they quoted no current stats to prove their comment. Obama is much more compelling than Carter was in 76 (the last dem win). This is like Hillary claiming she can do the best against McCain.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:21:16 GMT

The RNC has just made a big mistake. Telling Obama he cannot win Mississippi and telling the people in Mississippi how to vote. The wave is just beginning and Obama will take Mississippi in the fall election.

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:22:02 GMT

The reason Obama will not win in Novemnber is because the "youth" vote will once again fail to show up when it matters the most.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:23:10 GMT

The only way that Obama might lose Mississippi in the general election is if he takes Hillary on as his VP candidate. He would then have a hard time convincing those folks in Mississippi that Hillary does care about them and does not think that they are backwards folks with no quality like Iowa.

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:30:05 GMT

As has been said earlier, Obama as done a lot of surprising things people were sure he couldn't do. The RNC may be betting prematurely.
But of course, all this is moot if Hillary gets the nomiinatio, because she's a guaranteed loser in most every state.

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scott golden birmingham — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:31:19 GMT

katrina was handled properly - those that wanted tog et out got out. Those that wanted to loot stayed and got trapped agaisnt mandantory orders.

It was a superdisaster and when recognized proper measures were taken. Why didn't they leave? I could've walked, hitched, public accesses weremade available to get out of the way of destructiion in time butnooooo...stay and steal and blame the white man for your problems.

Now we have idiot whites backing obama and his preacher and Farakhan ideology. Unreal.

Dumbama is a puppet

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tsg tuscaloosa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:33:26 GMT

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Ronnie Eastman, Houston, Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:33:46 GMT

Mississippi has not voted Democrat in 30 years. So what. There has never been a black Democratic or Republican presidential nominee running either.

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KW, Philadelphia,PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:12 GMT

Craig,CT...I would like to know when you became an expert on what Blacks would do in the south or anyone esle for that matter. These times are new and the Republicans and there last 7 years has changed hearts and minds of many and the days of old are fading away. Millions of people of all races, will turn out to vote and ignore the sentiment that people like you think they should still home ,,,,just so they can't vote. YOU have no idea the magnitude of change the Smart Americans want in the country. Not many people are like you anymore, that think Race matters in the White House. People are now mainly concerned about living the American dream and having finanical security for there families. Bigorty is a thing of the past for folks like you and you all are a dying breed. It's obvious anyone can be elected has the President. We did that all ready. Now we want to elect a qualified President and Barak Obama is just that. Regardless of his name or race.

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Rick, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:16 GMT

Dont worry republicans...haleyy barbour and the rest of the KKK in MS will make sure this election is fair...lmao

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I Don't Think So, Columbus Georgia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:42 GMT

OMG!!

Obama's red state sweep won't carry him in the general, all it does is falsely make him look like he could win something.... He can't.

McCain will knock him out of the ring.

Obama will be best served, if he serves the Clintons for a few years, then he will be ready to "maybe," play with the big boys...

I mean think about it a Monster/Muslim ticket... Who's going to vote for that?

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The way it is, Pensacola — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:37:09 GMT

RNC-on-the-Run --- that kind of naivety has to leave. Local and state leaders have the foremost responsbility, even letting the federal government ahead of time whether they can handle it. ANYONE who has lived here as long as I have knows the potential impact of hurricanes, and Bush acted within his realm of responsbility based on what officials in the disaster area reported prior. But people think it's easier to blame the federal government than the state government, just like it's easier to call someone on TV a jerk than it is to say it to the guy beside you at the grocery store, so no state legislators or governors or mayors take any blame at all, even though it was their arrogance that was the problem. Oh and nature, can't forget good ole' same-thing-that's-been-happening-for-thousands-of-years.

Believe me, if people hadn't already hated Bush, he wouldn't have gotten nearly as hammered for it, but Americans, above all other people, love a whipping post.

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Dave, Tn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:38:32 GMT

Depends on how liberal Obama comes off in the general election. We have democrats down here who aren't insane. You'd throw rocks at them up north.

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Keith (Wayne, NJ) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:39:15 GMT

Of course the RNC would say this. Did we expect anything less?

The fact is, though, that Obama brings with him a 50-State plan for the Presidential nomination, while Hillary is banking on winning only a handful of the "big" states. That's where Obama's electibility gives him a better shot, with more electoral map possibilities, to win the White House in November.

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Do The Math Obama, FLA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:41:54 GMT

I bet Obama won't win in November.

It is easy for him to win the red state caucuses because the fanatical hard-line liberals dominate these proceedings. For example, in Wyoming little over 9,000 state delegates elected compared to the half a million who will be eligible to vote in the actual election. Even on a turn out of 50% the turnout for the Presidential election would be over 10 times that of the caucuses. Obama wins in these red states because they have such a low number of democrats in the first place.

He won't be able to do the same in secret ballot state-wide elections.

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Who's Sane — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:42:19 GMT

"not even if every single democrat and every single black person voted for obama does he have a chance at winning Mississippi in the general election"
-- Pat Huntington NY

What odds are you offering? I'll take you up on a bet.

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Thomas, Slidell, Louisiana — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:44:18 GMT

Obama stands no chance whatsoever to take Mississippi in November, not only the electorate, I think it's 80 or 90 percent of whites vote republican and will vote for McCain, remember that the south is very pro gun, Obama is very anti gun.. That doesn't bode well for him in the South. He won't take 1 southern state...

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:48:33 GMT

The main reason Obama will not win in November is because the "youth" vote will once again fail to show up when it matters the most.

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Felix, CO — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:49:07 GMT

Probably right but there is a first time for everything. Like the first black front-runner in a Democratic Presidential contest. Unlikely things happen.

Who, for instance, would have thought Hastert's seat in Illinois, one he occupied for 20 years, would go to a Democrat?

Here in Colorado, in 2002 nobody would have believed we would have a Democratic majority congressional delegation, state legislature and governor in place by January 2007. So, never say never.

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Janice, LaGrange, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:50:40 GMT

Please, wake up Obamacans! You are deluding yourself if you think that Obama will carry Mississippi or any other traditional southern state in November. This even includes my home state of NC. I recognize how NC votes, and I am a democrat. You can talk trash all you want to (as you do so often all over the blogosphere), but it won't happen for him. This is getting down right silly!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:51:06 GMT

obama will get every black vote in missisisppi and should cause he only cares for balcks given his wifes remarksa s an unproud american unless you do something to back a balck civally. Mississppi is a republican landsslide! Go Mccain - go CLinton
tsg tuscaloosa (Sent Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:33 AM)

tsg:

Hush! Or people will think there are other people in Tuscaloosa that are as ignorant as you. There is a University here in Tuscaloosa folks and some well educated people. Just ignore tsg.

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:51:15 GMT

The youth vote is showing to be more reliable this year in the primaries, so why do people think they won't show up when for the general election. I predict the turnout for the General Election this year is going break records. Why, you ask? Because Obama will have an organiztion in place to make sure the vote gets out on primary day. This is the most important election in centuries. The future of America hangs in the balance.

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Just wondering — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:51:30 GMT

"Depends on how liberal Obama comes off in the general election. We have democrats down here who aren't insane. "

Any republicans who aren't insane?

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J.K. Bowman — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:56:24 GMT

Mississippi is very much in play if Obama is the nominee. Even Gore got 42% in MS. Granted, that's a significant margin but it was before the full devastation of George Bush's presidency. Moreover, time s have changed--even in MS. The far-right isn't exactly hop-hoppin' to vote for McCain, and moderates plus independents are motivated more than ever. I look forward to proving the RNC wrong.

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FREE AND THE BRAVE USA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:57:28 GMT

The following comes from The Daily Herald today." I expect(the trial) to probably end the govenor's career". Govenor Blagojevich, that is, bosom buddy to former govenor Ryan, who is already in jail." But Blagojevich is not the only poitician at risk from this trial. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, the freshman senator from Il. has a lot to lose, even if he's never accused of wrongdoing in the case simply because of his past relationship with Rezko." A change you can believe in? Sounds like politics as usual to me. The longer this race goes on, the more dirt you will seee from Obama. The Trinity church, Farakhan,et al. It's good Obama has gotten you young people involved in the election process, but you are being led by a politician who speaks about change, while being politics as usual. A real vote for change would be for McCain, someone who truly cares for his country, and not just about political gain.

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john, portland or — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:58:38 GMT

He may not win mississippi, but he sure as heck can mak the r's spend time energy and resources defending their turf there. Money they wont have for other states. It's called a 50 state strategy.

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scott, birmingham — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:59:49 GMT

when I went ot alabama and auburn the youth vote is mostlyrepublican as it is in tennessee where i went to college too. We'll see republican educted youth versus democratic trendy youth when the time comes and you'll see then. Colege towns vote republican mainly - the trend since Reagan years. Yuou'll see - the only way to beat a r reublican is to put Hillary as nominee...the ONLY way! onjce again, the democratic party will out a goofey dude just like John Kerry was as their nominee and we'll crush you again. I'm glad we are not apparantly having to face CLinton and their agressive strenghts...vote obama so we republicans can win.

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:03:35 GMT

The RNC is absolutely terrified of Sen. Obama. This is why they have been pushing so hard for the Florida delegation to be sat as-is. He will stretch them so thin in the general that they will lose a few red states. I can already see VA, LA, NM, CO, IA, ND(!), and NC switching very easily. McCain will not win OH or PA with his NAFTA stance but he could possibly get FL with Crist on his ticket. As the economy goes further and further into the tank even more states will switch as well. The RNC's biggest nightmare is the downticket effect that Obama will have. Clinton has no coattails and this is why the RNC has been secretly rooting for her.

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Robert Houston, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:04:35 GMT

OBAMA WONT WIN A SINGLE SOUTHERN STATE- THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE OBAMAMANIACS ARE LIVING IN A FANTASY LAND!!! NBC-long ago in the tank for Obama, pointed out...........'Obama won Alabama by 14 points, Georgia (by 35 points), Louisiana (by 21 points) and South Carolina (by 28 points), and you'll get an idea about Obama's likely margin of victory. Frankly, if Clinton keeps Obama under 15 points, she may have a moral victory'....................
LMAO- AND? He won't win any of those states in November, and all the talk of him having a chance in the Heartland is even more hilarious as him winning the south. Obama outspent Clinton 4-1 here in Texas and lost by 100,000.

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tsg, tuscaloosa Alabama — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:05:04 GMT

Yep, there is a university here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the youth will McCain and has voted along with Auburn for the Republican nomination since the Reagan years as it will support a Republican. Clinton would be better at her strngths to defeat MCczain and I'm glasd we may not have to face her - we will crush obma habnds down as will Mississippi! He cant evenw in the Democratic states so wie will have a shot there. he cant win big states so we will hfair better there.

Checkmate!
Go elephants!

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Ian — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:09:28 GMT

"Dr.Strangedog, it's naive to assume that Bush is a representation of all republicans.
To be honest, comparing all republicans, conservative and otherwise, to Bush amounts to mudslinging and dirty politics as far as I'm concerned.
I don't know where that belief came from, but it always happens - the incumbent is always misread as his party's flagship. Whether it's a Dem OR Repub.
Not the case here.
Dr.Strangeelephant, FL"
-----------------------------
Must have been fooled by the Repub Congress' 7-year suplicant love in.

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Wendylady — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:17:16 GMT

I'm a Mississippian casting my vote for Hillary this afternoon. Obama's name strikes hope in many blacks in this state, but fear to whites. I don't think Obama will take Mississippi.

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Go Hillary!, Creedmoor, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:17:40 GMT

I have heard from many lifetime democrats who would vote for McCain if Obama was the nominee. (Including me!). Do you know anything about him? Don't you think Oprah and Louis have been lining his pockets!

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AP from IL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:18:00 GMT

In IL, Obama just helped a virtually unknown Dem, Bill Foster, win Denny Hastert's old seat in an all Republican district. There's more where that came from.

Obama as a candidate has increased turnout in voting blocks not sufficiently tapped into before. That is a plus for down ballet Dems. With the potential to carry with him a much needed majority into the House and Senate we will finally have the opportunity to make the changes that need to be made and focus on helping all American's not just wealthy Americans.

I don't hear of too many Moderate Republicans converting to Clinton like they are to Obama. The fact is CA and NY will vote Dem regardless. It doesn't even matter than Clinton won those. FL and OH will remain toss-ups as usual but Obama is breaking new ground in areas not considered viable by Dems in the past. It's something we need to consider.

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KB Iowa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:19:24 GMT

How can Mississippi NOT be in play after Katrina?

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From Mississippi — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:23:00 GMT

Obama hasn't taken Mississippi yet... Many republican whites down here are voting strategically for Hillary in hopes for a McCain win in November.

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Will, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:24:19 GMT

A short stay in MS is like travelling in a time machine to the 1950s - a time the Republicans call "the good ole days" - "...y'know when dem uppity blacks knew their place and all" - there is an inherent racism that is SO anchored here that it isn't even talked about anymore! Do not be surprised to see Republican attempts at voter fraud and poll manipulations that will make FL 2000 look like a playground prank! I am a Clinton supporter, but as a Democrat FIRST, I hope that the Obama campaign can REALLY make a difference in MS - could they turn it BLUE? Not from what I see travelling there, but good Democratic campaigns with solid Democratic poll watchers could be the start we need!

GO DEMS!

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Robert Houston, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:25:40 GMT

BTW, did anyone else see the results of the SurveyUSA 50-state general election polls? You do, of course, have to take such polls with a grain of salt this far out, but the fact that the poll had Obama winning North Dakota over McCain (ND being a 60% state for Bush in the last two elections) was pretty shocking. Also shocking: Obama winning Michigan over McCain, but McCain winning it over Clinton. That only makes me more excited to see the results of a revote in that state! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Mark, Obama WILL NEVER win Ohio over any Republican in November, hence your Survey USA results get flushed since taking Ohio away from him- and giving it to McCain- Obama loses. They also gave Obama Virginia- which is a joke- HE WON'T WIN THE oLD Dominion in Nov- you dems are so stupid.

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Val, Blue Bell, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:26:49 GMT

People, the "Conventional Wisdom" will be redefined. Stop thinking Red and Blue and thinks shades of Purple. From delicate hues of lavender to deep penetrating Plum. Those of us who truly want change will no longer be a part of these antiquated established practices or unacceptable standards. I would say the turn out will be a lot different from the black community when they have a choice that is not the traditional "older white man". I believe the christians of the south have hoped for a more harmonious existence (black or white). I hope every black man and every black boy looks at Barack Obama and sees how truly worthy they are in our society. Obama/Gore/Richardson? Whaddaya think, Latino in VP spot? It's a beautiful day people. Just think, if Tiger Woods or Arthur Ashe had listened to the nay-sayers, they would not be the legends they are today. The audacity to penetrate these traditionally "white's only" sports. They tried to stop them, but they kept the faith, and held on to the hope. Now they demand respect all over the world.

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Nj — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:27:12 GMT

I think Obama can carry 4 or 5 red states.
Clinton could not carry any of them.

Her campaign is just like Kerry's, thats why we lost. Terry McCrapola was the DNC chair then and he is advising Clinton. The Dems can win with states they always carry and hope that Ohio and a few others flip.

You have to campaign in ALL STATES Hill

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Who's Sane — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:27:42 GMT

"Obama is very anti gun" --Thomas, Slidell, Louisiana

That's not accurate. Here are actual Obama quotes. As you can see he would not restrict Louisiana sportsmen and gun owners like you Tom. His concern is keeping an illegal flood of guns out of the inner city. I believe his solution of "enforcing the gun laws on the books" is the same as advocated by the NRA.

"what we can do is to provide just some common-sense enforcement. The efforts by law enforcement to obtain the information required to trace back guns that have been used in crimes to unscrupulous gun dealers. As president, I intend to make it happen. We essentially have two realities, when it comes to guns, in this country. You've got the tradition of lawful gun ownership. It is very important for many Americans to be able to hunt, fish, take their kids out, teach them how to shoot. Then you've got the reality of 34 Chicago public school students who get shot down on the streets of Chicago. We can reconcile those two realities by making sure the Second Amendment is respected and that people are able to lawfully own guns, but that we also start cracking down on the kinds of abuses of firearms that we see on the streets."

"We know what to do. We've got to enforce the gun laws that are on the books. We've got to make sure that unscrupulous gun dealers aren't loading up vans and dumping guns in our communities, because we know they're not made in our communities. There aren't any gun manufacturers here, right here in the middle of Detroit."

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brett jackson, jackson, ms — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:27:50 GMT

YES WE CAN!!!

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New Independent — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:27:57 GMT

Scott Golden - HOw ignorant are you? You don't remember the blacks being shot while crossing the bridge towards the white population? I believe our federal government has been there to help many national disasters (remember FEMA) and they were there a lot sooner than they were for Katrina. Check your history. We have even been quicker in sending help to other countries!! You may not think it, but I and many others believe it was a major disgrace on the part of our government, city, state and federal and the way they reacted to this disaster.

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nuanced — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:29:55 GMT

"Any republicans who aren't insane?"
--Just wondering

Rhetorical question?

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marywesterminstermd — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:30:04 GMT

the only reason oabama wins the black vote is because he the brother and same color. they like the rest of us don,t know a dam thing about him. there is no fool likean old fool maccain will get my vote and i am a demacrat

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Inquiring Minds — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:31:12 GMT

Does RNC stand for Real Nut Cases?

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Kevin Mayfield, Bowie, Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:31:33 GMT

I spoke with a Mormon Mississippian White male a few days ago. He reminded me about the "Falg Vote" and how every back hills patriot in the state came out to vote in defense of the flag. He said his Brother, who'd never voted in his life, voted in that election.

He insisted that his brother would vote in this election against Hillary or Obama... for the exact same reason they voted for their flag.

The Dems will not, under an cirecumstances win Mississippi.

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Bob Evans, Wichita, KS — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:33:01 GMT

Thomas, Slidell, Louisiana, You're absolutely correct when you said,

"Obama stands no chance whatsoever to take Mississippi in November, not only the electorate, I think it's 80 or 90 percent of whites vote republican and will vote for McCain, remember that the south is very pro gun, Obama is very anti gun.. That doesn't bode well for him in the South. He won't take 1 southern state..."

Do The Math Obama, FLA, You're absolutely correct as well when you said,

"I bet Obama won't win in November.

It is easy for him to win the red state caucuses because the fanatical hard-line liberals dominate these proceedings. For example, in Wyoming little over 9,000 state delegates elected compared to the half a million who will be eligible to vote in the actual election. Even on a turn out of 50% the turnout for the Presidential election would be over 10 times that of the caucuses. Obama wins in these red states because they have such a low number of democrats in the first place.

He won't be able to do the same in secret ballot state-wide elections."

It's easy to understand why supporters of Obama are so GAH GAH over over Obama, they really don't put much thought into it, or anything for that matter.

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CARL, DETROIT, MICH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:34:58 GMT

WELL HILERY MAY HAVE THROWN THE KITCHEN SINK AT OBAMA, BUT OBAMA IS GONNA THROW A HOUSE AT HER. SHES DOES NOT CARE ABOUT BLACKS OR HISPANICS. SHE JUST USE THEM TO GET HER VOTES...SHAME ON YOU HILERY.

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Maurice, Statesboro, Georgia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:35:41 GMT

"It hasn't gone Democrat in 30 years". This means it has gone democrat in most people's life time. Things change and demographics change. Most of the African-American population actually lives in the south.

37% Percentage of Mississippi’s population that is black, highest of any state. Blacks also make up more than a quarter of the population in Louisiana (32%), Georgia (30%), Maryland (30%), South Carolina (29%), and Alabama (27%). They comprise 57% of the population in the District of Columbia. [http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmcensus1.html]

Get your facts straight. If African-Americans actually show up at the polls, they can make a huge difference. I'm from Georgia. You better believe there are white democrats here too. The fact that Reagan ran the table back in 80 proves that anything can happen. What if a major scandal breaks on McCain? He keeps having lobbyist problems. Now he's got this Airbus issue. And, what about his medical records that he hasn't released. He DID have cancer several years back. I hope something like that doesn't happen to him. I like McCain. I just disagree with him on the issues.

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Steve, Albuquerque, NM — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:37:20 GMT

There are a number of battleground and traditionally red states that Obama could win.

http://www.surveyusa.com/index.php/2008/03/06/electoral-math-as-of-030608-obama-280-mccain-258/

BTW, this also shows that Obama would also win the traditonal big blue states that Hillary is bragging about, which should be obvious to anyone with a brain.

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rle, deptfor, NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:44:53 GMT

this message is for Scott, I pray that you will have to walk a mile in the shoes of the victims of katrina so you will know how ignorant and callous your words are. It's people like you who would continue to support a government that ignores its people just like Hillary Clinton she refused to spend more than a day in Mississippi because she had to get to Pennsylvania to campaign and they don't vote until 4/22

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Jeff — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:44:57 GMT

It amazes me that so many out-of-state people know how the people in Miss. will vote. Maybe some r former Mississippians now living in another state, like me. But if u have never resided in Miss. u don't know the people there. Mississippians, about 1.7 milion registered to vote, just don't turn out for primaries. Osama Obama will probably win the primary, which doesn't really mean anything, simpily because the 70% black voters will vote because Obama is colored(half black). If Obama should by chance win the Dem's running spot in the General election, the white majority of Mississippi voters will vote for the white person.

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Hollywood 2008 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:46:15 GMT

tsg in tuscaloosa, hey, go marry your cousin again, so you can continue pass down that intelligence gene to that special family of yours. He haw !

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Dr.Strangedog, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:50:08 GMT

Dr.Strangeelephant, FL

No I'm not lumping all republicans together. I'm saying as every pundit has, this administration has hurt the RNC. Traditionally republican states are losing seats left and right. So you're saying this is coincidence?

The RNC is reaping what it has sewn. They've lumped all Democrats with liberalism. This is the environment they created. You can't have it both ways.

Not here. Not this time.

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Dave in AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:54:12 GMT

Maybe he won't win it, but he'll make the Republicans think about defending it. The same will happen in other states. The Republicans haven't had any fight on their home turfs in a long time. Each fight weakens a state until starts to become more and more a swing state.

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Eileen, Portland, ME — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:54:39 GMT

I'm not worried about it. Once Hillary takes the nomination and gets her man of choice on the ticket with her, they will be unbeatable.
Hillary Clinton for Pres and KARL ROVE as her VP!

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mj lexington, ms — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:54:51 GMT

I am appauled at the comments made by people who still have that old way of doing things. I hope that the hand of God is in this presidential election and I hope that the people who have this backwards way of thinking be redeemed from bigotry and hatred once OBAMA is elected president of the United States.
Go Obama '08!

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Trev — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Yet another GOP state that Obama will use to try and claim the nomination. Missippi DOES matter. So does Idaho. However, neither of them are going Democratic this year.

Hillary 08

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Ashley, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:04:24 GMT

I live in Texas where of course it is very conservative, however, I doubt my kids kids (im 22 with no kids at the moment) will see this state go blue. SO, I already know neither candidate will be able to carry TX in this election.

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craig, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:06:07 GMT

kw in philly- Look at the demographics and voting patterns in southern states.. Obama has no shot..I am a Democrat but I am "smart" enough to know that the african american vote wont be enough to swing southern states instead this election will come down to states like FL, OH, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.. Guess who is the stronger D candidate there. Statistics and demographics trump hope!!!

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anyone but hillary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:08:50 GMT

The only way it won't be in play is if the Democrats choose Hillary or if the Republicans attempt to keep African-Americans from voting again.

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Catherine, Seattle, WA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:21:08 GMT

Hillary for president of ONLY the United States That Matter and who cares about the rest of you little states that I did not expect to win in the first place.

I find it funny that in the states that Obama was not expected to do well... he went to anyway and closed huge gaps that separated the two nominee hopefuls... and the majority of the states that SHE was not expected to do well in she all but skipped over and headed to her "states that matter"

That being said... I find it arrogant for the RNC to think that they have a state in their pocket just because it has not voted contrary to their party in 30 years. He may have a "tough time in Mississipi" that is true... but never say never... It can come back to bite you hard!

OBAMA '08

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For All Americans — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:35:04 GMT

Yes, as the above poster said, "Actions speak louder than words!" Take a look at Obama's actions--one education, on defense, on the economy (that the Clintons have destroyed with NAFTA--where do you think those steel mill and manufact. jobs went to--NAFTA--and by the way the Canadians found out it was the Clintons who concocted the who NAFTA-gate conspiricy. If you do your research--Pennsylvania--you will have only one candidate. However, don't believe me--records don't lie...only Clinton does that.

Look for yourself and you will see Obama is a "working man" like me, and like you. Clinton is nothing but bootstrings from Bill.

Who's the best? Obama's the best. Take a look you sad Clintonites and you'll see that Obama did more in 8 months then most senators do in a lifetime of service. That's the kind of president I want working for me.

The following information gathered from the Library of Congress on the Legislative experience Junior Senator Hillary Clinton and Junior Senator Barack Obama. Please Feel free to check these records for yourself and draw your own conclusion.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term, which is 6 years and another year campaigning, has authored and passed 20 twenty pieces of legislation in her term of six years into law. These bills can be found at (wwwthomas.loc.gov). Senator Clinton has passed.

(1) Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
(2) Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
(3) Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
(4) Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
(5) Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
(6) Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
(7) Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(8) Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(9) Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
(10) Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(11) Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(12) Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
(13) Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
(14) Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
(15) Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive.
(16) Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
(17) Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
(18) Assist landmine victims in other countries.
(19) Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
(20) Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

She has a nice list, but note that these are The Fact's straight from the Senate Record; Therefore, it is not made up.

Now, It is time to post Senator Obama's record from the Library of Congress.I have to mention that Senator Obama's list is too substantive, one is coalesced to categorize. Since its alot, remember you can go to the Library of Congress website, and check it out yourself, but I am just summarizing his first 8 months.

During Senator Obama's first 8 eight months of elected service he sponsored over 820 bills.

He introduced 233 bills regarding healthcare reform,
125 bills on poverty and public assistance,
112 bills on crime fighting,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
(1)the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 that became LAW,
(2)The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act that became LAW, (3)The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act that passed the Senate,
(4)The 2007 Government Ethics Bill that became LAW,
(5)The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill that is in committee just to name a few.

In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no legislative record. Read the facts and not emotion.

Once in a lifetime someone comes along and challenges the status quo through thoughtful intelligence. Once in a lifetime someone comes along that speaks with such eloquence other are forced to listen. Once in a lifetime someone comes along who truly cares to empower the average American, instead of placate the privileged few. Once in a lifetime someone comes along that has the courage to challenge the special interest , a dangerous thing to do. Once in a lifetime someone comes along who lifts the spirit of all Americans! The question is: are you really going to let this once in a lifetime opportunity to correct our bought and paid for governments (by special interest) pass you by--For all Americans.

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Ron Jeffers, Arizona Independent — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:36:05 GMT

A large percentage of Republicans nationally won't even show up to vote, what with McCain being their candidate. Hillary could entice many of them to show up, just to vote against her if she gets the Dem nomination, but that is unlikely. Obama will beat McCain with relative ease.

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Elinor Miller, NYC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:40:29 GMT

It would be a geuine transformational moment if the state governed by Trent Lott (resigned), Thad Cochrane and Haley Barbour were to go for Obama. But for all those folks still living in FEMA trailers, or about to evicted from them, even a dream of an Obama presidency has to be an improvement over what they have now.

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dmsdbo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:40:59 GMT

Wow, some ignorant comments on this thread.

I think the RNC's reasoning is hollow, but there's no question McCain is still highly favoured in Mississippi. What is a fact is that at this stage, the electoral map and the electorate is very much in flux. This cuts both ways, although definitely stronger against the Republicans. Which way it will ultimately tack will depend on the final three months of the campaign.

What McCain does to Obama is force the Democrats to potentially work harder in places like PA, NJ, OH where they traditionally have had an easier time (I know OH is recently debatable on this point). I also believe McCain puts FL out of reach for Dems unless he blunders or Obama surges.

What Obama does to McCain is force him to spend time and money defending states that Republicans haven't had to defend in several electoral cycles, since 1992 if not 1980. This has a kernel of truth in the Deep South, but is even more relevant elsewhere. Places like NH, ME, TX, CO, NC, VA, IN, ND, SD, NE, KS, NV, NM, IA, MO are much weaker for Republicans against Obama than they have been in some cases for decades. There have been numerous polls reflecting this.

It's far too soon to make any conclusions. However, barring a Spitzer-esque event/Dukakis-esque performance, this campaign has three results (not speculating on which is more likely):

- McCain ekes out a narrow win, ala Bush in 2004 (1-2 state EV margin); or Obama does the same.

- Obama wins a substantial, although not wipeout win, ala Clinton 1992 (75-125 EV margin)

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Joe N., Mississippi — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:45:51 GMT

Many republicans, like myself, are sick and tired of the Bush style of politics. Even the most detached fool can see the big corporation/special interest buy-out of our poloticians and, up until now, we have felt as if we had no say in the matter. Well, now we do. I'm a true republican who believes in free trade without government interference, not the "new republican" who stands for whoever will stuff his/her pockets. There is a bubbling unrest among the people of our nation and we can all feel it. Something isn't right and I feel that Obama can help mend something that's been broken.
Republicans like me will be voting for Obama this election.

REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA '08!!!

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Jonathan, Raleigh, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:47:15 GMT

Obama won't win in a General Election.The only thing he will be President of is Farrakhan's church.

Clinton 08
Patty,sd,ca (Sent Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:08 AM)

What happened to the kinder gentler Patty? Guess you're a flip-flopper just like Hillary. Surprise, surprise.

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Barbara C., Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:04:36 GMT

NOTE TO THE RNC: And who would have thought the Republicans would go against most in their own party and Nominate McCain? It's a crazy year and anything can happen.

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Billy, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:04:48 GMT

Seriously. What more proof do people need that Obama is getting white, black, asian, hispanic etc votes? He has one in "white" states, "black" states, "hispanic" states, "asian" states. It doesn't matter what demographic you throw at him. Once people hear his message and learn the facts about him, they come away inspired and eager to vote for him. The only ones that seem to be against him are the ones that won't research the facts about him. He is NOT muslim! He does NOT support Farrakan! He IS patriotic! He did NOT take his oath with his hand on the Koran. He does NOT refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance! He did NOT attend a islamic radical school! Stop believing and spreading these false rumors. I promise if you learn the rue facts about Obama you will want and be honored to have him as your president.

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Dana, Sweeny, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:05:04 GMT

Just another comment for TSG Tuscaloosa. Didn't anyone explain what a dictionary was or spell check? Mississippi? Black? And if you are going to put someone down for being an "unproud American" you should at least capitalize American. You should be "proud" enough to do that! I don't know if Obama will win all the Southern states or not, but I think anything can happen. And I think America wants change from Bush. YES WE CAN! Oboma 08'

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Dana, Sweeny, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:05:18 GMT

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Donald, Phoenix AZ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:13:15 GMT

I am native of Mississippi, recently moved to Arizona. I would like to say that Obama does have a chance of pulling many southern states in November from the Republicans. He fairs much better than Clinton. Demographics are important. Mississippi is also 40% afro-american. Plus the the democratic voters are energized. He will give McCain a challenge. Face it, the republicans have not been showing up to the polls. The RNC can take nothing for granted this year. I been saying Obama has a chance to take MS in November for months.

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:15:01 GMT

I am still waiting for Senator McCain to "denounce and reject" Mr. Haggee who has called the Catholic church the "Great Whore." I don't even like typing the kind of hate that Mr. Haggee spews-- suffice it to say that it is MUCH worse than the little I did type. When will Senator McCain "denounce and reject" this hate? I have always liked and admired Senator McCain, but I do not like the company he is currently keeping at all!

As for Senator Obama winning in November, yes we can! Not only can we (and maybe take Texas, Kansas, North Dakota), but here is a compilation of polls to prove it --

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

I don't know if Senator Obama can take Mississippi too, but this is a year where the conventional wisdom has been shattered. If all of the people who have little could overcome their racial divisions (white, black, brown) to come together, we could finally work on solving some of their very real problems. Little has been done to address poverty in this Country for years in large part because those who oppose reform whip people up into tribal divisions. Mississippi is full of truly beautiful scenery and it has some of this Country's poorest folks (white and black). Divided they will stay down, united we can expand the economic pie for everyone, including them. It only makes sense -- the more people have sufficient income to live and buy consumer products, the bigger the market place, the bigger the economic pie. This result would be good for everybody, this result would be great for all of these United States. Senator Obama understands this and is working to make it so.

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Damien Wright Linton IN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:18:01 GMT

The only person that needs to worry about Obama is John McCain Who does not have any chance of winning aginst Obama or Clinton it will take the republicans a long time to dig out of the mess that Bush has put ther party into and dont underestamate the black voter We have been seeing record turnout all over the USA Obama has just as good of a chance in Mississippi an McCain 100 more years of war that has to be the best slogan the republicans have ever come up with Vote OBAMA

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Jason, Columbus, OH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:49:22 GMT

Look, I'm not saying the Obama could win Mississippi, but it is possible.

Dems do hold the statehouse.

And anyone who bases their argument on historically low black turnout is a moron. When is the last time there was a black candidate? Turnout will be astronomical in the general if Obama is the candidate. Off the charts.

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Tom, Chicago, IL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:57:24 GMT

I originally thought that having an African-American President would be good for this country, but after all the vitriolic invectives thrown on many blog sites, I'm not sure this country is ready or deserves the chance. Because of Obama's relative inexperience, he is open to thinly veiled attacks that are really racial attacks. Now, someone like a Colin Powell could dispel a lot of that from an experience point of view. I'm afraid that even with he WE may not be ready for Obama, even if he is ready for us. It's a real shame for our country ...

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SHIRLEY AR. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:08:15 GMT

MSNBC NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME!!!
IVE BEEN HEARING TODAY THAT MISSISSIPPI DOESN'T MATTER AT ALL TO HILLARY. NOT TRUE MISS.
I ALSO HEARD THAT THERE WERE REPUBLICANS GOING TO THE POLLS TODAY JUST TO VOTE FOR HILLARY BECAUSE THEY THINK SHE WOULD BE EASIER TO RUN AGAINST.
NOT TRUE AGAIN.
YOU DIDN'T HEAR A PEEP FROM MSNBC WHILE OBAMA WAS DOWN IN THE POLLS AND THEY VOTED FOR HIM TO KNOCK HILLARY OUT OF THE RACE.
THEY STARTED CALLING FOR REPUBLICANS TO VOTE FOR HILLARY WHEN IT LOOKED AS THO THEIR TRICK HAD FAILED. THEY WERE ABOUT TO ELECT HIM BY THEIR TOM FOOLERY. I KNOW OF SOME OF THESE REPUBLICANS WHO WERE DOING THIS. I'M SURE WE ALL DO.
THEY KNOW THAT HILLARY WOULD BEAT McCAIN QUICKER THAN OBAMA WOULD. I DON'T THINK OBAMA WILL BEAT HIM.

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Napoleon Dynamite, Arlington, VA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:19:12 GMT

I'm a native Mississippian and worked on Dem campaigns for many years. Obama's chances are slim in MS, but he could do a lot to help the down-ballot campaigns. This year, Miss. will elect a successor to Trent Lott as well as several competitive Congressional races. He could greatly enhance the Dems' chances in those races. Go Obama!

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Joe Einloth — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:46:12 GMT

Craig Golden, people fleeing New Orleans were stopped from crossing the bridge into Metairie, LA by the Metairie police! Sorry to interrupt your fantasy with facts.

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j fl — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:54:28 GMT

Patty, I agree with you 100%. However, my three teen boys and teen daughter will be voting for Hillary. Smart kids.

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Patty sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:05:02 GMT

Hey everyone! Good news! I have finally woken up from my deep stupor and I now realize that Obama is indeed the better candidate and I will support him 100%! I agree with everyone who says Hillary is a loser and a monster!
Sorry Hilllary.

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KW, Philadelphia,PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:40:22 GMT

The Republicans have too much power; they have developed their own little club and it's about them and not the American people. The Democrats are still trying to be faithful (as they should be) to the people they suppose to represent (according to our constitution) and it is costing them. And the Republicans remind me about what I read about the Black Panther's Anthem (By any mean's necessary). There has to be a way we can stop them and get our government back. We need a Democratic President that will bring down this so called' Republican Base. It control our Government and the President. IT's almost a Communistic style Government in disquise. Americans will be doomed if we continue to allow the Republican base run this country. NO Republican President will ever be good enough for this Country.. because their allegience will be to the Republican Base not the American People.

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Shari, Seattle — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:06:58 GMT

Well, on thing is true, the people in the South are STILL backwards, ignorant, retarded, and everything else that is just wrong. The comments here proved it. I'm so glad I'm from the North, and yes alot of us northerners still look down on you, and for good reason!

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Doe, Omaha, Nebraska — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:11:02 GMT

I doesn't matter if he can win or not, for Obama, every state matters. For Clinton, a state only matters if it votes for her(Oklahoma is apparently significant but Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, etc. are not? gee thanks Clinton)

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BB, Washington, DC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:21:55 GMT

There's a pretty good analysis of what it would take for Obama to win MS over at http://centerpiece.blogspot.com

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Josh, South Carolina — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:22:01 GMT

The american is racially divided and quite racist, the white's are in the majority and thus the white's will vote white, John Mccain ads to that he tis the worst case scenario for the democrats and as a result of his candicy the bad's of the republican party will be cancelled out by his appeals to independants and conservative Dems. this election is going to be the typical this were the typical states are in play ohio, penselvania, florida, nevada, new hamphire states where hillary rules, Obama has no chance and i wish the maerican youth, who obvioulsy lack the experience of life wake the hell up. I mean do you really think republicans are goin to cross the isle with his proposals on health care, immigration, environment ooooo please 100 billion was used to destroy universal healthcare by the insurance companies and they did it by sugesting it would take away our freedom tp choose, the monies btw was also used to defame her character which goes a long way in explaining why she is so unpopular. Obama is a typical dem and will be confronted by the typical republican shit.. We need to get back to reality and vote for a women who despit being a calculating son of a bitch, knows exsactly what must be done and how to do it.

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Jo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:44:54 GMT

This is another reason why he will be knocked off by Mc Cain in the general if he wins the nomination.

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FJR in L.A., CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:22:25 GMT

RNC ADMITS THEY WILL HAVE TO DEFEND MISSISSIPPI

The fact that they put out any response provides all the information we need to confirm that Obama puts MS in play.

But don't we all know this.

Obama beat The Clintons with Strategy, Message, Money, Execution, and Planning. He will do the same to McCain; but we all know that his campaign is about more than just winning: it is about creating a broader coalition and governing majority to get DEM initiatives implemented.

So he is aiming higher than more Electoral Votes than McCain which is the most HRC can hope for. And having MS in play in just part of that strategy of making the GOP play defense in states where HRC could not have threatened them.

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And you can tell Gerri Ferraro that MS is in play not because OBAMA is half-Black; but because of that state's history of oppression against Blacks that has created a pent-up demand for "Change They Can Believe In".

It is not in his skin color, it is in what they know he has accomplished in his life, in spite of his skin color that makes him acceptable to them.

So if Ms. Ferraro (or Ms. Clinton for that matter since she will likely find some video-pimp Bob Johnson-type reason for not separating Ferraro from her campaign) had some kinship with or connection to Goodman, Schwerner, & Chaney or the thousands of Blacks lynched in MS in the 100 years after The Civil War, then she would be accepted by them also just as empathetic, Bill Clinton was.

For me as an African-American, the real beauty of having MS in play this year is that it gets the DEM Party and maybe as a result, some law enforcement attention back on to voting rights and guaranteeing ballot access in Mississippi for the rural and working poor.

They never had a reason to risk anything to vote in massive numbers for statewide DEM candidates or even presidential candidates before who were not offering the promise of any meaningful change.

Keep in mind that Obama also beat HRC in Alabama by 14 points, in Georgia by over 30 points and of course in S.C. by 28 points. He will also likely beat HRC today in MS and next month in North Carolina by 15 points.

It is already commonly accepted that Obama will beat McCain in VA which would by itself radically change the Electoral Map. He beat HRC there by over 30 points as well.

But my sense is that the Obama campaign and the candidate himself are taking it on as a matter of pride to win even more, blood-red states this year.

Obama will almost certainly crack the "Dirty South" this year and win a solidly REP Southern state. ("Dirty South" is popularized slang by black Southern rappers and not intended as pejorative or anything offensive to the Region.)

The likely candidates are NC (where my family is originally from-tobacco pickers that we were), GA and LA; but the REPS' problem is that they don't know where to lay their defenses. What they do know is that if Obama had the money and put the resources in, he could bring ANY or ALL of these Southern states within his reach because McCain is not a Southerner and has no real base there like Obama.

If I were advising the campaign, I would raise the money and put it in there and into the West as they have done to put the REP Party completely on the defensive. Like The Clintons in the Primaries, the BUSH/ROVE REPS haven't mapped out a national General Election because they have never had to wage one.

If Obama pursues this SOLID SOUTH investment strategy, he cakewalks in MI, NJ, MN, & PA where McCain would otherwise have tried to be competitive. If they had to only pick one state to focus on it would probably be OH since they are also tied to these mythical historical trendlines that say no REP is elected without OH either.

The truth is that while McCain's western roots may help him win in NV and be respectable in NM, Obama can beat him soundly without OH by shutting him out from OH to Maine and then down the coast through VA at least and maybe even further down into NC, SC and/or GA.

Who needs FL also. Kerry almost won without it. If you look at an Electoral College Map, Obama can start in Hawaii, move to CA and take the West Coast States, add CO, split NM leave NV for McCain, then sweep through the midwest through IL to New England and down to D.C. and get 273 Electoral College Votes WITHOUT any red states and without MO, OH AND FL.

Michigan should vote reliably anyway but if not, they can be replaced by MO which Obama should win.

HRC could not duplicate this because after the REPS SwiftBoat her with a video narrative of Bill Clinton's female victims describing not only his advances but her enabling and vindictive behavior, she will likely lose emerging swing states like Iowa, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, and even Minnesota which are all solidly for Obama.

Now imagine if Obama actually wins any of these red states we are discussing.

If we can add 2 in the South and two in the West like: Virginia and Louisiana; South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas (couldn't leave off Kansas)....

and all of a sudden we are up to 309 Electoral Votes.

But then again, this is a DEM year, so what if we add John Edwards' home state of North Carolina which almost elected a Black Senator recently, and Georgia which pundits rate as the most likely Southern state to fall...

...these two bring his landslide Electoral Vote total to 339 and that is still without FL, OH, TX, or MO which he is likely to win.

The Obama Campaign is the vindication and embodiment of Dean's 50-state strategy. Thankfully someone was not only listening and hoping, but creating the Solution For America: and that was and still is Barack Obama.

RNC: Mississippi won't be in play

Flo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:44:27 GMT

Did you see the television the other night. Obamas poverty bill will take your guns away. Don't you love the two faces wonderful speakers who are ripping you behind your back. You better start researching that wonderful "global poverty bill" hahahah
Obama is going to lose when the people understand why his voting record is coming up with non votes for the last year.

RNC: Mississippi won't be in play

Mike Wilson, Rippey, Iowa — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:20:52 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro makes her offensive statements and Mrs. Clinton states she doesn't agree with them. Where is the denouncing or rejecting them. I think she stated rejecting was the appropriate wording for Sen. Obama to use. I bet we won't hear that Hilary Clinton asks Geraldine Ferraro to leave her camp and that she will reject any contributions from her. I personally know of circumstances where the Clinton campaign has reached out to women voters and snubbed men. It certainly appears to me that racism and sexism is OK in their camp but their rhetoric really disagrees with it.It's to bad that their words aren't consistent with their actions and that at the very least there should be a strong condemnation to it. The Clinton camp probably doesn't see this as a racist remark. It's apparent to me of the double standards and talking out of both sides her mouth that is coming out of Hilary's mouth.