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Greg — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:14:55 GMT

Confirmed: Obama Did Gain Delegates From California Vote Count
By Eric Kleefeld - March 11, 2008, 12:23PM
We've just confirmed with the California Democratic Party that reports in the blogosphere, which said that Barack Obama picked up additional delegates from the vote count in California, are correct.

Election Central spoke to Bob Mulholland, campaign adviser to the California Dems, and he confirmed that the delegate estimates for the California primary have been revised from the initial media estimates.

To put this in perspective, over one-million votes were yet to be counted when the media estimates were first made. Those estimates had Hillary at 207 delegates to Obama's 163. The new projection: A small alteration to Hillary 203, Obama 167, which Mulholland said is not expected to change when the election is officially certified this Saturday

Chuck is this reflected in your current numbers? Thanks

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Bill, CC, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:15:00 GMT

If EVER there was a pot calling a kettle black, it's Gerrie Ferraro, who was picked as a VP candidate solely because of her gender. The original case of stunt casting.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:16:22 GMT

The Clinton camp called for Powers' removal from the Obama team. The Obama camp has every right to call for Ferraros' removal from the Clinton team. On the other hand I could see where Hillary might have been more harmed by those comments from Powers (Hillary is a monster). After all, the truth does sometimes hurt more.

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:16:34 GMT

Gerry ought to join Monster-Calling-Woman in the dumpster. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

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Ron, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:17:07 GMT

Not only are Ferraro's comments grossly offensive, they are patently untrue. Ferraro claims that if Obama was a woman of any color, he wouldn't be where he is right now. Ferraro must not realize whose campaign she works for. Hillary Clinton is a woman... and she's done quite well, even though first place has slipped from her grasp, largely because America is sick of this disgusting type of politics.

Obama is who he is not because of the color of his skin, but because his life experiences have crafted a person of extraordinary judgment and ability to lead this nation forward.

Obama '08!

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I No Longer Respect Hillary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:17:15 GMT

McCain and Obama have publicly rejected and denounced supporters that have made statements that go against the spirit and ideals of their respective Campaigns.

Hillary, on the other hand, has Not. Not in the Ferraro case, nor in the case of her Major Campaign supporter in Texas that said "i will not vote for Obama because he is Black".

This sends a message to all Americans and indeed the world.

Make no doubt about it, she is a fighter. But only fights for personal glory rather than Integrity and Honor.

She is the antithisis of everything our kids, our community and our country needs.

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SL, NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:01 GMT

Check the 3rd paragraph. I think you have wolfson speaking fro the wrong campaign

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B.Graye, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:11 GMT

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Jesse, Burnsville, MN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:33 GMT

Hillary and her campaign are so two-faced. Unfortunately, Hillary's supporters admire her for it. The same people who bitched and moaned about how Republicans have campaigned over the past two decades are loving them some Hillary for doing the same damn thing.

As a Democrat, it is sickening.

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Marquis, Chicago, IL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:41 GMT

"The Obama campaign had this response: 'We disagree with her, Spokesman Howard Wolfson told Politico."

The CLINTON campaign had that response Chuck and company, not the Obama campaign. Another error in reporting.

Is it too much to ask to get pro-Clinton journalists to at least report accurate information?

Please get it together.

p.s. Newsflash to MSM and those who love to Obama bash: He's still winning and those of us paying attention know that the real crime is a MSM that parrots Clinton talking points and conduct ... like acting like Mississippi is meaningless and not part of the United States.

There is an election going on there today.

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Jon, San Diego — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:18:52 GMT

Bravo Geraldine! Finally someone has the guts to say that Emperor Obama has no clothes.

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Margaret, NYC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:19:05 GMT

Ferraro's comment PALES to the race baiting waged by Obama and supporters throughout this primary.

On 60 Minutes - Hillary said Obama was not a Muslim.
But that answer wasn't good enough for the media and Obamabots.

http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/3/11/143928/278

Obama will do and say anything to win - even telling Mississippi audiences the Clinton camp distributed the pic of Obama in African garb.
But just last week - Obama said she had nothing to do with it.
Desperate Oblahma!! using links from Drudge to bash opponent.
Pitiful.

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Looking for the Truth - Not Political BS — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:19:10 GMT

Since when do we start denouncing people for the truth! Face the facts, if Obama wasn't Black he wouldn't have won half the preimaries he did. Let's get over making political correctness a priority over the truth.

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Mark Thieme — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:19:18 GMT

If you care to get the drift of this primary contest, check out Chuck Todd's video clip from Morning Joe.

Chuck is the man these days!

Knows his stuff, and unlike so many suck-up journalists, he is not afraid to layer the story so's you get the inside if you listen.

Listen to him.

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SJB, SLC, UT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:20:04 GMT

Another example of the Clinton Campaign's do as I say, not as I do policy. When Powers made her comment, the Clinton Campaign asked for her head on a platter. Ferrero has said something that is more spiteful and awful and the Clinton Campaign is just stating they do not "agree" with her comments.

Why are the Clintons' held to a different standard? Why does the MSM bow down to the Clinton attack machine? Why are the Clintons' allowed to say or do anything and everything they want without retribution? Is it because this is EXACTLY what the Clintons' represent and no one in the MSM has the guts to stand up to it? How far does the Clinton arm really reach? Why is the MSM so afraid of them? Is this really who we want to run this country?? What would it say about America to elect a president half the country can't stand and whom rules with an iron fist, threatening and shouting at anyone who imposes her? This is the Politics of fear at least half of America has had enough of.

Time to turn the page.

OBAMA '08

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Angela — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:20:13 GMT

Honestly - how is that bad? She didn't say he is lucky to be 'where' he is; she said he is lucky to be who he is. So let me ask you this?

Why is Obama the only one who can talk about race? He is soliciting support from the black community in huge numbers - is that not racist?

The candidate himself made some controversial comments during his speech after the Texas primary - which not many people seemed to pick up on. To paraphrase - his father came to America, got an education and married a white girl? How is that not racist?

They are just looking for revenge for the monster comment.

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Billy, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:20:20 GMT

Chuck,

You incorrectly associate Wolfson with the Obama campaign: "The Obama campaign had this response: "We disagree with her," Spokesman Howard Wolfson told Politico. Wolfson is evil and therefore meets the Clinton's campaign credentials.

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Miley, New York, NY — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:04 GMT

Holding my breath, waiting for Hills to admonish someone, anyone from her gutter campaign

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Charles — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:11 GMT

Ferraro comments are worst than Powers, Powers "monster" comments hint at a character flaw, something that can be changed,characterizing Clinton's actions, but when they speak of race that is something that can not be changed. It was very offensive.

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Jay Link, Chicago, IL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:13 GMT

I think there are a lot od\f Sour grapes at Obama HQ. What a bunch of whiny sissy girlie-men...lol
Mrs. Ferraro was correct in her statement. The only reason Mr. Obama's camp is upset about Hillary's foreign credentials, is Obama has none at all...
Obama camp= Pathetic whiners

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Margaret, Columbus, Ohio — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:21:57 GMT

Six weeks from now there won't be anybody left in either campaign from all the 'resignations' That's how we'll pick the winner. Last one left with any staff gets the nomination.

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ginnymci, WA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:22:09 GMT

I cannot resist this pun: Ms. Ferraro's accusation is the proverbial pot calling the kettle "black". You see, the question is so hypothetical. No one knows for sure if Obama would be there if he were white, red, yellow, brown, black -- or any other combination thereof.

However, the same cannot be said of Hillary's being a female. She would not be in this position if she were not Ex-Pres Bill's wife. (Thereby having to be a female unless Bill were gay. And there is sadly way too much evidence that he is not gay. It is, sadly enough, found in all sorts of Congressional records!) It has become obvious to me that sadly, so many women support Hillary because they think she is entitled. Yes, as undemocratic as it sounds, entitled. They think she is entitled, perhaps because of the marriage. But I am more inclined to believe they think she is entitled because she stood by him during the impeachment process. Or worse, because she put up with so much from him. That seems so un-feministic to me! (And I too am a feminist who kept my maiden name and use the title "Ms.")
But would she be there if she had been a man? Certainly not. She would have been just a junior senator -- and maybe not even that.

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Fatina Hicks Chicago,Il — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:22:28 GMT

We all as one nation cried and moaned about the Presidential Bush bid. He cheated his way in to settle past wars of his father. The senators of some of our states let this happen by allowing the war and now we as a nation is mourning our lost due to this VOTE!!
I say that to say this if we let a person who was for the vote in the beginning into office who's to say that our percious LAND OF LINCOLN isnt finished fighting with this presidential bid. So we have to look at it in our prespective "IS CHANGE WHAT WE WANT"

Obama 08

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Pacheck, Huntington Beach, Ca. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:23:50 GMT

I expect nothing less from a person a person who lives in a glass house. Thank god she is a small person and her rocks are even smaller. After he brief run for V.P. she all but dissapeared from the scene. I expect she will now go the way of the Dodo. Good riddance.

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Jane - MO — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:24:26 GMT

Again - Clintons change the rules to match what they want. They allow Splitz to continue to be a national Co-Chair of their campaign, they allow this type of words from others on their campaign, the Clintons continue to attack....
The Clintons are setting it up for bringing down the party so they can say if I would have been the nominee I would have won.
Shame on the Clintons

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ya know — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:24:34 GMT

hopefully she'll let this ride and it blows up in her face. It will give something else Obama can bring up in his stump speeches.

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nmetzker ny, ny — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:24:39 GMT

now howard wolfson is obama's spokesman?

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John Doe — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:24:52 GMT

So what else is new.....everyone knows that Obama has gotten preferential treatment because he is black.

The press has bent over backwards for him, afraid to say or ask him anything beacuse they will be called racist.

But the true racist are Obama and his wife who says America is mean and she hasn't been really proud to be American untill her black husband ran for president.

Obama belongs to an all black racist church in Chicago who preaches racism. Obama's Pastor ( Wright) is a confirmed racist who praises Farrakhan; the leader of Nation Islam who hates whites and Jews.

The truth does hurt doesn't it?

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bestofme — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:25:01 GMT

OBAMA is playing the race card. FERRARO is right.

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Jan, Nashua, NH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:25:10 GMT

Is Barack Obama the whiniest candidate we've ever had running for President or what?

Ex-Senator Bill Bradley, the guy who called Vice President Al Gore a liar in 2000, called Hillary Cinton a liar yesterday.

Maybe Barack Obama should work at keeping his own supporters civil, instead of coming out and crying about everyone else.

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Mary E., Seattle, Washington — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:25:19 GMT

Please correct your typo:

The >Obama< campaign had this response: "We disagree with her," Spokesman Howard Wolfson told Politico.

Wolfson is with the Clinton Campaign, where he fits right in.

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Bob — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:25:46 GMT

Wolfson is with the Clinton campaign, not the Obama campaign.
Shame on you for your sloppiness.

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Margaret, NYC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:27:16 GMT

As an Edwards supporter - it's been clear throughout this primary that the media and Obamabots perpetuated false accusations of racism against the Clintons.

Obama surrogates and bots even accused the Edwardses of racism!! Whatever it takes to win....

We saw it in Iowa and SC - and to date.

Obamabots are even accusing Hillary of racism over her VP comments - claiming it's code for "get to the back of the bus, Obama!"

When they decide the nominee, hopefully, the superdelegates will consider the damages that will occur with a race-baiting president and his followers.

Most people don't want to walk on eggshells for 4 years.

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Tsk Tsk — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:27:28 GMT

Wow, what a monster... OOPS!

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Ron Hussein Allen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:27:37 GMT

That woman loves Hillary because she loves divisive politics and polarizing leaders like Hillary. Hence her own divisive and stupid race baiting.
These two women are trying to be role models for women and trying to present women as polarizing and highly negative, which is not the case.
Hillary's campaign is certainly stuffed with monsters.....

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The ClintonsTrash other Dems — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:27:59 GMT

Wow, Does the Clinton Campaign Reject or Denounce or both? Probably not. What a double standard. You know they will not ask Geraldine Ferraro to quit because this how the Clintons conduct themselves in real life. Last time I checked, did Geraldine Ferraro help carry ONE STATE in the National Vote?!? Nice for Hillary to keep that kind of advice around in her "Big State" model for winning in November.

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Tony, Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:28:35 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro's comments are true in that if Obama were a white man, he would not be getting the OVERWHELMING majority of the black vote, which has been a determining factor in many of his victories, particularly in the South. What is wrong with pointing out such an obvious fact?

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:28:41 GMT

Does this mean that according to the Clinton camp that the Mayor of Philly only got to where he is because of his race? As he has already come out in support of Hillary he may want to think about that for a bit and reconsider exactly who and what it is he is supporting here.

That may be a question that Obama can pose to the Clinton camp during his campaign in PA. He may want to ask the Clinton camp if they believe it is also true that the mayor of Philly only got to where he is because he is a Black male, or the soon to be Governor of NY, or any other elected Black male in Pennsylvania, New York and anywhere else in the US. the question. e

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:30:06 GMT

We as Americans should look at the candidates for their policies, votes in the past, their staff choices, how their deal with their staff's mistakes and plans for the future. Comments talking about this person getting this far because of ethnic, gender, religious or other background should be down played as much as possible. I would hope that we as Americans can try to make the best possible guess when we vote. Electing a person is like making a guess in the stock market; the past is not necessarily a guarantee that you will get what you want.

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Jim Banks — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:30:19 GMT

Gee, I guess everything is off limits when it comes to the Community Organizer from Chicago. Please don't hurt his feelings by telling the truth.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:31:27 GMT

I don't care enough to call for her ouster. The Clinton camp isn't worth that much consideration.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:31:37 GMT

Ferraro's comments don't bother me as much as her intentions. It would be like say Hillary doesn't deserver to still be in the race because she get the woman vote. Facts are facts, but how you paint them speaks to truth. Why doesn't she mention that if Obama was white, Hillary would have lost Ohio & Texas?

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k bolden, Columbus, OH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:31:39 GMT

Yes, Ferraro's should resign immediately. Her comments are an insult to everyone 'half' or 'whole' person of color and needs to be repudiated. It is sickening how the Clinton campaign's surrogates have one after another made disparaging sometimes racist comments about Obama and pretty much given a 'pass' by the media. Clinton's 'silence' shows she agrees with Ferraro.

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Liz, Washington — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:32:44 GMT

Sounds like Ferrarro and Farrakahn are two peas in a pod. One's already been denounced and rejected. It still remains to be seen how the other will be handled.

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Ian — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:26 GMT

I'm willing to assume this reflects the views of Hillary, as well as her most strident supporters. What possible evidence is there that would make me feel otherwise? Her word?
I'd be far more receptive to the idea that Hillary called in a favor from a friend to say what she couldn't.
It's an old political trick. If it was a gaffe, Ms. Ferraro would have already resigned. Contrary to the perception of fair minded people, this stuff works where it appeals to a carefully selected target audience. Expect a response lag on Hillary and Geraldene's part. The campaign needs time to get this message to get out to Pennsabama.

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Double STandard Hillary & Geraldine? — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:48 GMT

You know what, part of what she said is probably true. There probably have been voters who have supported him because he's black.

HOWEVER, the precise same thing could be said of her. If she were not a woman and a Clinton, she wouldn't be in this at all.

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Sierra, SF — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:07 GMT

These attitudes start from the top

The Clintons are running a dirty, mean spirited campaign....
Race baiting, cocaine allegations, Muslim accuasations, you name.....

This all reflects Hillary's character
Politics as 'Blood Sport'
The 'Politics of Personal Destruction'
'Now, the fun part starts'

What a pathetic, disgusting family the Clintons are
Adultery, rape, infidelity, corruption, scandals, impeachment.....

Just a caravan of scandals.......

TURN THE PAGE
(on Hillary Rotten Clinton)

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completelydisgusted — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:28 GMT

Let's all wait a bit and see -- after that bit of time, if Hillary has not asked for Ferraro's resignation or fired her outright, we'll know exactly what kind of character, morals, integrity Hillary has. My money is on the none of the above!

Ferraro needs to leave now!

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iowan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:34 GMT

Bottom line for me is that the name-callers should just be ignored. Neither the 'monster' nor the 'Ferraro' comments are a very big deal, and certainly not worth crowding real news, evaluations, and issues out of the way. The Clintons certainly are bawl-babies, and cheap shot artists to boot (e.g., the 'wink and nod'), but Obama need not 'retaliate in kind', even if the press does beg for it as showing 'toughness.' It's whininess.

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sad but true — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:42 GMT

It's time for PA to prove they aren't the racists their Governor Rendell thinks they are. 20% of Ohioans admit in polls that they would not, in any case, vote for an African American for President.

While this is nowhere near the built-in negative of over 40% of Americans who say they would not vote for Hillary, in any case, for President, it is still disturbing. What's up, PA?

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Toby Hill — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:35:59 GMT

He responds for someone speaking the truth? He wouldn't be in the position he's in if he was white. That could be true for a lot of professionals that are black and got their leg up with the help of affirmative action. The picture of him in a turban wouldn't have been shown had he not put it on. His name would not be an issue had he not changed it to Barack from Barry. His middle name would not be an issue if it wasn't Hussein. He wouldn't be tied to Rezco if he didn't know him. He wouldn't be connected to a known bomber, William Ayers, if he wasn't friends with him. Obama may have not been such a hypocrite on Iraq had he not voted to fund the war 4 times.

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mg atl ga — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:36:33 GMT

So the Clinton campaign is saying that if Obama was white, Hillary would have won this months ago? But since he is black, voters feel sorry for him and donate $55 million in one month, give him over a 600,000 popular vote lead, 150 more pledged delegates and he wins twice as many states as Hillary has? All because he's black? How many more black voters, a solid base for the Democratic Party, can her campaign possibly alienate? Comments like this just strengthen my comittment not to vote for Hillary if she is the nominee.

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Steven, Redmond Wa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:36:47 GMT

Once again the HRC shows exactly the sort of sleazy campaign that she intends to run. One would think that after the effects of handing victory to the sleaziest politician in 2000 and 2004 the American people would have learned to avoid people who utilize these sorts of tactics.

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Geoff in Brooklyn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:37:01 GMT

Clinton sure better fire Ferrraro, or she's in big trouble ont his one. I can't believe she hasn't ousted her yet.

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Scott — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:37:35 GMT

Keep hammering the foreign policy record Axelrod. There's no there, there. Worse, she's lied about her involvement. It's been classic "resume buffing." Bullets flying on the way into Bosnia? Not. Hillary clinched the Northern Ireland peace deal? What a laugh (and a gross insult to those who actually did the work on the ground).

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Dottie, Swarthmore, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:38:32 GMT

I am quoting from the Huffington Post's Seth Grahame-Smith. "Senator Clinton has proven she cares more about Hillary than unity. More about defeating Obama than defeating Republicans. She has become a suicide-bomber happy to blow herself to bits as long as she takes everyone else with her." That about sums it up don't you think?

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Billy S. seattle, wa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:09 GMT

I hope one day the pendulum swings so far it will be a lucky day when a white male runs for office.

This black man is so obviously superior as a leader than this white woman.

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:15 GMT

This is becoming disgusting. Ms Ferraro should be let go and immediately. First, Gloria Steinem suggests that if John McCain were Joan McCain, Joan would have been villified for being captured, not lauded. This is patently false. If John McCain were Joan McCain, Joan would have received the same, if not better, treatment. I am a feminist, but I also understand that if a woman were tortured and held hostage for years, this Country would be in agony over it. We need to level the playing field, not set up a field where women need to be protected from men -- that is the OLD playing field, where paternalistic men feel the need to protect silly, fragile women. That world of the old paternalism is going bye-bye fast (thank God) but when Ms Steinem and Ms Ferraro make statements like this to try and forcefed the lesser candidate on the American people simply because she is a woman, they set feminism BACK. They set us all back. I urge them all to stop this and stop it now.

Women will one day (soon) have the best candidate running for President. When we do, let us hope this campaign of Senator Clinton using "victim" ideology and labelling almost every criticsm "sexism" has not lessened the chances of that woman who is the BEST candidate when her day comes to seek the Presidency of the United States of America. Stop it now Senator Clinton.

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Quick before she loses — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:16 GMT

Toby Hill,
It's time to collect your paycheck from the Clinton campaign. Or, rather, since they can't pay you, to get the "recommendation" that you've been volunteering this spring for while you've been on break.

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blake — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:48 GMT

I think America is swept in Obama Mania, just as they were swept up in GWmania in 2000... Bush i think said it perfectly when he said "hey listen when i ran i ran as a candidate of change" anybody remember compassionate conservatism, and bringing change to beltway politics as usual?!?!?! I do...This fresh face of an outsider who had politics in his "blood" and an extremely high "likablity" rating blinded people to the fact that he was young, and green just like OBAMA. I don't think Hillary is that much more experienced, but she did contribute to her husbands time in Arkansas, and D.C. and likely was consulting him on issues when that phone did ring in early morning hours. Plus she has been tackling issues in the senate a lot longer than him, and has proven that she is a much more effective person put partisanship to the side to get the best shake for American's. Sure she voted for a war that 100% of her constituents supported and clearly against her better judgement (if you've read her speech on authorization she clearly states that she authorized it ONLY as a bargaining chip against Saddam), but she's also had to work in a Republican dominated congress...i.e. Vote for this authorization for using military against Saddam as a negotiating tactic, and we (republicans) will help you (democrats) get "such and such" passed. I read a comment that said America needs to get back on track and get past the partisan ways. Well i have news for you America...For every one thing you care about I can find 10 people who disagree with you, and vice versa. American's disagree with eachother. that is the nature of Humanity. What makes washington work is electing people who have negotiating skills, and the forsight and wisdom to make tactical decisions that will better America for everyone.

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sbrown — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:39:53 GMT

To the Obama supporters:

Here in Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich is still under investigation by Patrick Fritzgerald for corruption and he have not been release from this investigation. In rezko trial he is " Public Official A." So there may be an indictement of Gov. Rod Blagojevich as well. He also have a low approval rating and he also have alot of political enemies. What irony!

The Media is not going to tell you this; Just google Gov. Rod Blagojevich name.

You can't make this stuff up.

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sbrown — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:41:03 GMT

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sunny, nv — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:42:39 GMT

"The campaign also attacked Clinton’s foreign policy credentials again. They have recently called into question her role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland and her claim that she “negotiated open borders to let fleeing refugees into safety from Kosovo.”

“There’s a real inflation of credentials over there,” Axelrod said.
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These items really need a strong look. These are the kinds of things that matter. Forget the words claiming success, and look at the true records. It is no wonder Clinton believes words can be suspect ... hers so frequently are just that.

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Patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:42:42 GMT

He is just telling it like it is.

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Hussein — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:42:51 GMT

For the record, the Clinton campaign has plainly and repeatedly injected race into this election. She hasn't yet personally commented on her supporter in Texas who said Obama's only fault is that he is black. She wants race to be in this conversation because she sides with the majority (I'm talking numbers folks, just numbers). In Ohio, of the individuals who claimed race played a role in their decision, 8 in 10 voted for Clinton; now that is math the Clinton campaign can understand!

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al moore, valdosta, georgia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:43:08 GMT

ferraro is right, obama gets special treatment for being black, which is common here in the south.

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jill, philly — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:43:44 GMT

it's interesting that no clinton supports are refuting any of the claims that hillary's "experience" is simply made up.

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Ron Hussein Alln — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:44:33 GMT

Tony in TX,
Actually, I believe that if Bill and Hillary have avoided using coded racist phrases, African-Americans won't simply flock to Obama on the basis of his skin. I have many black friends (I am white) who doubed Obama's abilities, but after Bill's aggressive race baiting, all of my buddies flocked to Obama.
You have to also put this issue into historical perspective, particularly our nation's very ugly history of racism and even sexism (don't forget that women could not vote until 1920). That must also have factored in influencing blacks to reject the old school politics and follow an inspirational leader like Obama in the hope of racial unity.

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Barbara C., Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:44:52 GMT

So let me get this straight. By the time each of them fire everyone in their campaign, they will need new advisors and we can all apply for these jobs. I think the way this is heading, it will be just the two of them running up the Art Museum steps dressed in warmup suits in Philly this April.

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campdog — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:45:06 GMT

I can't be certain but I'd imagine that it is offensive to white people to be accused of being racists simply because they observe what is patent.

Of course race and gender are not indicators of ability and to vote for an individual simply because they are of a specific race or gender is absurd.....but to acknowledge that many people do base their votes on race and gender is not at all absurd.

Obama and Clinton both get votes based purely on race and/or gender. It's a fact, get over it and let's move on to discuss issues that really matter.

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Norman E. Hussein Harvey, Sr. VA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:45:27 GMT

What the people that Hillary are going to see from this and the remark from one of her leading supporters in TX is this: "HE GOT THIS FAR BECAUSE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THAT BOY IS TAKING A JOB FROM A WHITE WOMAN! VOTE FOR ME AND PUT HIM BACK IN HIS PLACE" don't believe me watch how the hillary supporters will agree and try to spin it as an attack on Sen. Obama's supporters

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Duh — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:45:44 GMT

Ferraro is right. If Obama wants to pressure black superdelegates through surrogates to support Obama because he's black, and if he is always presumed to win states that have a large black Democratic presence, then admit that he would not have these preferences if he were white. Just ask John Edwards.B.Graye
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Bravo B Graye. Well Said! Ferraro is 100% correct. Just ask the black populations of many states Obama has won. They voted for him BECAUSE HE IS BLACK.

And if you Obama-ites want to call that racist, call it racist. I call it honest.

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Kim M- Kingman, AZ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:45:56 GMT

Hmm... Geraldine Ferrarro would have been the first WHITE female Vice President if her CIC candidate won.

Did she have to "pass any special tests"

Obama immediately called for Samantha Power to step down. Why isn't HRC ready to do the same in Geraldine.

Could Wild Bill's past racial comment have some
thing to do with it?

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Festus, Baker City, Oregon — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:46:01 GMT

If you don't understand the political mentality by now....... You say whatever you need to say to make someone else look bad and to WIN!!!
There is however some truth to what Ferraro says. If he was a woman, most people would be afraid to speak out because they would be "Sexist". That's what Clinton has been going for. "They're ganging up on a girl" Experience should mean something, but Clinton doesn't have any experience (of her own) either.
Send us some quality candidates PLEASE!!!!!

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Stewart, Bethesda, MD — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:46:29 GMT

WOW... the obama camp suddenly got outrage after MSNBC told them this was another good wedge issue for the camp to use before the Mississippi election against Hillary.

Ferraro had made these innocent NON-RACIAL comments awahile back and the obama camp wasn't offended until MSNBC made these comments a racial issue.

The timing is somewhat suspect, since this is the day 36% of the voters in Mississippi are African American.

Can anybody tell me why Bill Clinton picture is front and center on MSNBC TV.COM page with the caption
" POLITICAL SEX SCANDALS " when it's Spitzer who is caught in one at the present moment.

Do be this obvious MSNBC

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V Alvarez, NY, NY — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:46:58 GMT

The Clintons need to reject & denounce & Ferraro needs to resign from her position in the Clinton campaign. Her comment is horrendous!! I have no respect for the Clintons.

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FIREHOUSE — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:47:24 GMT

IT IS TRUE! IF HE WAS WHITE HE WOULD NOT BE THERE.
ALL THIS WALKING ON EGGSHELLS ABOUT HIM BEING BLACK.
HE HAS NO QUALIFICATIONS. NEVER COULD VOTE AGAINST HE WAR BECAUSE HE COULDN'T HIS CLAIM TO FAME... PLAGIARISM, LARRY SINCLAIR, FARRAKHAN, REZCO,AUCHI, WHAT A JOKE OF A CANDIDATE. HE HAS THE SAME SPEECHES AS DEVAL PATRICK, MALCOLM X, KEEP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID AND THERE WILL BE ANOTHER GEORGE BUSH IN THE WHITEHOUSE

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Troy New Jersey — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:49:10 GMT

How quickly you forget geraldine ferraro,that is exactly why you were picked for a vice presidential running mate you hypocrite and I guess we can call you a racist as well right after what you said about Obama,is there any doubt in my mind.
And as for you Sen.Clinton,what are you going to do try and push it under the rug until you think it has blown over and not get rid of the woman as the Obama,campaign got rid of the woman who called you a Monster,which now I think you are.
And as and African American,from New Jersey,you would have had my vote if Obama,wasn't running and now that Ferraro,has said this you can bet you are going to have serious problems getting African American votes as long as you keep Ferraro,around starting in Mississippi,because we as African Americans,are really sick of the sleazy way you say and do things and the dirt bag staff you have as well who put these things out and in order for them to do that they need your consent right! or do you have your head in the sand!

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:50:07 GMT

I had thought that the Clinton response was fairly weak (and I'm trying to speak without too much bias). Its a problems especially because she is so close to the campaign.

I actually think this is a lot worse than the Powers comment in that this really goes to the core of racism in our country where the Powers remark struck me as merely "catty" (unprofessional to be caught on it but fairly minimal as attacks go, really a venting kind of remark).

I really think strong repudiations should be enough and I'm not one to fire anyone on one remark. Still I think Ferraro's role in the campaign needs to be very downscaled and it will probably still need to come under continued scrutiny.

The most unfortunate thing is that people really do still think that way, very sad.

I didn't know much about Ferraro before, but can't say I respect her now.

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Hoosier fan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:51:18 GMT

G F has only pointed out the obvious...would Oprah have been on stage for a white man (or woman) who espoused the same ideas that Sen Obama has? Of course not - the basic messages of both Dem candidates are so close in ideaology that it is ludicrous to think that any educated individual has voted for either candidate without considering the "race card" - however isn't it intersting that so many whites have crossed the racial stereotypes to vote for Obama but so very few African-Americans have done the same...so who are the bigots here???

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j fl — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:51:29 GMT

Some of you men just don't get it...oh yea, how could you possibly get it? All woman have been discriminated against since the beginning of time and still are. Mrs. Ferraro remembers being trashed the moment she was chosen as vice president, just BECAUSE SHES A WOMAN. Hillary is going through the same hate filled predjudice. Obama knows what this is like as a black male but he still gets the royal treatment because he is MALE. The people in this country still don't GET IT. Other countries are waaayyy ahead of us gender wise, shall we say. We aren't as progessive as we think, just ignorant.

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Barbara J.Henton, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:52:03 GMT

I am not surprised that Hillary would use Ferraro to lodge a racist attack at Obama. Hillary will do anything to win. But I am glad that we found out Ferraro is a racist. I'd rather know where people stand. Let's just put her in the racist column, forget about her and call it a day. On to the issues!

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Holding my nose all the way around — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:52:24 GMT

Sorry, children, but Ferraro was right. Obama would not be where he is today if he were not black. Yes, he's charismatic, but c'mon -- a freshman senator with virtually no national name recognition who hadn't even completed 1/3 of his first term when he declared? Comparing him to JFK to explain it is facile -- JFK was a national figure before he got into the Senate (war hero, famous & megarich dad, Congressman before Senate). Barack Obama would not be in his current position were he white.

That being said, should she follow Samantha Power into the political dustbin for shooting off her mouth? Absolutely. Neither should have said what each said even if both were telling the truth (and most probably both were). While this political season's "name-calling" is lame by historical standards, Power had to resign and Obama had to distance himself very carefully from her remarks, and Ferraro, who would never have been a VP candidate were she not a woman, should follow suit, and Clinton should distance herself from her.

Good for the goose and the gander, indeed. Politics as usual on *both* sides.

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Mike, Hopkinton, MA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:53:11 GMT

Looks like Hillary, and her supporters, really want to see a President McCain.

Sen. McCain at least knows he has Hillarys' vote, since Hillary feels Sen. McCain is ready to be President but Sen. Obama isnt't.

Hillary, Thanks for 8 more years of Republican White House control.

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PDX for Hillary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:53:38 GMT

What's funny is that not a single Obama supporter on this blog has actually been able to refute what she said. It may be "un-PC," but if you can't see that it's true, then you need to take another look at his (lack of a) record.

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mike, dallas, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:53:59 GMT

I just heard on MSNBC that Nora Odonnell become amazed at how the democrats are 'divided' on the poll that shows when it comes to the super delegates 50% think they should go with the person with the most delegates and 45% think they should go with the better president. What Nora and this poll overlooks is a subset of the respondents that support the 'best president' think that person has also got the most number of delegates. In other words the two are not exclusionary and youcan have the most delegates and be the better president too.

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squintz, philly, pa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:54:01 GMT

sad but true - whoa there, lay off the PA bashing! We aren't the ones who have picked Dubya twice in a row, and we won't be the ones to give Clinton the win she so desperately needs. Oh, you'll see what's up in PA. We're patient enough to wait our turn, and look at that, we get to decide. My parents are lifelong Republicans, and I have their signed party switch forms right here to stick in the mailbox. They aren't polling THAT in the MSM.

REPUBLICAN & INDEPENDENT PA FOLKS - Re-register to vote in the Democratic Primary here:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/lib/voting/02_voter_registration_applications/onlinevoterregformblank.pdf - it needs to be postmarked by March 24!

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Mark, anytown, usa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:54:58 GMT

Another day, another excuse.

Hey Hillary, you’ve never…say, used your gender to try to get a vote have you? Oh, you’re doing it now.

Hey Hillary, you never…say, got any extra mileage because a family member was famous or something did you?

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/new-excuse-for-clinton/

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/hillary-clinton-in-the-grifters/

http://infogiant.wordpress.com/2008/03/06/hillary-wins-texas-oh-waitno-she-didnt/

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KHR, Vancouver, BC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:55:54 GMT

Ferraro's comments weren't racist; they were ignorant. Stating that Obama may be getting some votes because he is black is a valid statement. He is also losing some votes because he is black, as the exit polls in Ohio suggested. The same is true for Clinton. She is most certainly getting some votes because she is an older woman. The problem with Ferraro's statement is this nonsense that Obama is where he is because he's black. Horse feathers! Tell Alan Keyes, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton that! Where did being a black man get them in the presidential nomination process? Obama is succeeding where they failed because of the unique skill-set he brings to the table. This isn't about race or gender. It's about ideas and a shift towards rejecting the "norms". People want change and he seems to be the vehicle for change in most people’s eyes.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:55:57 GMT

Duh (Sent Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:45 PM):

Duh:

There is one problem with your theory. Obama is not Black. He is more Blaite or Whiack. His mother was white......his father was Black. That makes Obama Blaite or Whiack. So how many Blaites or Whiacks have voted for Obama so far? Sound stupid. Perhaps. But not anymore stupid then someone believing all Blacks who voted for Obama voted for him simply because he is Black. Or are you calling these people ignorant or something? If you are then at least also admit and state here that many ignorant women are voting for Hillary just because she is a woman. And she is all women. Ay least I don't think she is half woman and half man, as far as I know.

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An Adult — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:56:08 GMT

Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me. Obamaites please stop stomping your feet and play like nice children or else you'll all have to go home.

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common sense — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:57:00 GMT

So, at first Obama didnt have a chance because white-American is not ready to elect a black president.

Now that he has dominated in some of the whitest places on earth (Iowa, Wyoming, etc) the argument is that it's BECUASE he is black????

Which is it??

Let's Remember that Hillary had the support of the VAST MAJORITY OF BLACKS, according to most polls, before Bill when nuts in SC.

Would it be fair to say "The only reason Hillary is in this position is because she's married to Bill Clinton"?

Would that be a fair statement???
oh wait, there may be something to that

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Troy,New Jersey — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:57:55 GMT

I use to have the greatest respect for you Gov.Rendell,even though I am from New Jersey,with relatives in Philadelphia,it was like a second home city to me plus I am a Steelers,fan as well (Eagles-Suck).
But watching you on Meet the press and hearing what you say about Obama,and the African American vote in Pennsylvania,you are very sure of himself thinking that Clinton,has the Primary and African American,vote all locked up in her favor after what Ferraro,said do you really think that now Gov.Rendell you definitely under estimate the Black vote and Caucasian vote as well for Obama, why don't you come off your high horse ok you don't decide Governor for your state the people of your state do or did you forget were you came from and who put you in the Harrisburg,capital come down off your throne OK!

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bb — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:58:01 GMT

What part of her statement is NOT true??? He is fortunate to be the man he is. He is an eloquent speaker and a motivator but he is also black and I think our nation is ready to put racism behind us and elect a black man. If he were white he would not have the OVERWHELMING support that he has of the black voters. They would have the natural suspicious nature that we all have for politicians.

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Billy, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:58:14 GMT

I don't understand the logic that Obama is only winning certain states because he's black. Does that mean the past presidents have won only because they're white? How can anyone call a black person racist for voting for someone who is black? They've been voting for white guys to be president ever since they could vote and now that there is a viable black canidate they're racist because they can identify with the man and hope he will improve racial equality. For decades minorities have struggled in this country based solely on their race and now they have the chance to elect a minority as the president. Who could blame them for voting for him?

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Ron Hussein Allen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:59:01 GMT

Stewart,
How do you know MSNBC "told" Obama?
Those who don't know how to research for facts, and those who are closet bigots pretending to do reality checks will always quickly jump into the conclusion that the media is intentionally helping Obama win. The media has already gotten enough of Hillary after covering her since 1992 and realizing how polarizing andengative she is.

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Carla, Miss. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:59:16 GMT

>>>>....Axelrod said she did not strongly attest to Obama’s Christianity -- even though the two senators had been to Christian prayer together.

That is a BLATANT LIE!! and more race-baiting from the Obama camp!

http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/3/11/143928/278

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bc Indiana — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:59:21 GMT

Ferraro's condescension is unbelievable. I am a white man who supports Obama because I like what he had to say.

Who is this racist old bitch to speak for me?

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Mike, Nashville, TN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:00:56 GMT

Millions and millions of white people (like me) voted for Obama (like me) because he's black? Now I've heard everything.

I didn't realize that Ferraro was 1) working with the Clinton campaign and 2) racist scum. She should quit or be fired, pronto.

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Andrea, San Francisco, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:01:12 GMT

To imply that candidates do not benefit (or take hits) from their race, gender, age, etc is silly. McCain will get votes from older white men because he is white. Clinton will get votes from women because she is a woman, or NOT get votes because she is a woman. Do 90% of blacks REALLY believe that Obama is the best candidate or are they voting for him because he is a black man? The percentage of blacks supporting him is disproportionate to the other demographics....not that there is anything wrong with this, but it is naive to say that he is not benefiting from the overwhelming support of the black community because he is black!

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RCS, Austin, Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:01:30 GMT

For those Clinton supporters who are chalking up Obama's success to the black vote: you need to look at the demographics of this country.

Only 4 or 5 states have a large black population plus the District of Columbia--and they are still not the majority of the population.

I could just as easily say that only old women and the under educated have voted for Hillary--she'd lose all of her states without the old women's vote.

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Anthony, A, Maplegrove, MN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:01:42 GMT

Farraro doesn't work for the Clinton Campaign. Powers worked for the Obama campaign. I see this as Obama playing the race card again. You Obamasheep sure are ignorant followers. You would let this lightwieght lead you off of a cliff.

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L. W. Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:01:58 GMT

Ferraro suggests that being black has helped Obama. It has most certainly deflected all and any critism of him. Every time something is said that is less than flattering, his group cries foul, the race card is being played. Well I agree and he is the one playing it. We all agree that the black vote is mostly for Obama because, and simply because he is black. I hope that this is okay for me to say, because I am also black and I support Hillary. She had no problem winning out over a white man, e.i. Edwards.

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Anthony, A, Maplegrove, MN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:02:01 GMT

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Jerry — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:02:50 GMT

Patty, sd,ca:

I have been following your postings for a while and if you have any sense of self respect, you’ll realize that the word “disappointing” is a gross euphemism in describing the taste of your postings. This is not about supporting one candidate or another but this forum is for grown-up comments, an avenue to freely express your thoughts in an intelligent and hopefully, a dignified manner. First, you cannot even spell correctly; secondly your postings betray a blatant dislike, or should I say condescending hatred, toward the other candidate. The interesting thing is that you have no valid arguments, display of rational thought nor logical reasoning; all you show is pure vile and acrimony. Maybe you derive joy in advertising your ignorance or maybe you are just a reflection of our populace who insistently refuse to reflect the tenets of 21st century America.

Editor: maybe this will get posted.

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Tutt — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:02:57 GMT

Ferraro stated the facts nothing more. Who is this guy anyway - he hasn't even completed a full term as a Senator -- has no great legislative accmplishments--in fact he is an empty suit and if he were white people would be laughing like hell at his egotism. He chose to run without any background for the job and all the media is going gaga over him --because he is black not because of any qualifications he has.

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Jim, San Diego, Ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:04 GMT

Go Hillary

Obama is full of sermons and hot air. Obama uses the race card and the hope card. Obama is using you (the public), he is playing on your deprived hope and desperation for his campaign.

Look at the issues, what does Obama offer what is his specific agenda and how does he plan to implement these policies. Funny Obama wasn't even able to vote on the war as he wasn't in office at the time, the list can go on if you look deep enough.

Obama - Hasn't been able to win the big states; Ca, Tx, Ohio, etc. There are no caucuses in the general, Obama's big winning feature. Obama isn't going to be able to hold his own against McCain and his
years of experience.

Look at Hillary, she offers specific details with specific issues.

Get off the rock star teeny-pooper idol kick, we are talking about a
potential president of the united states.

-Jim

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Kym — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:27 GMT

I could understand if she said, he wouldn't be were he is if he was not a good orator, but saying because he is black is simply racist and retarded, and anyone who agrees with her is the same. In a country where less than 13% of the population is black, only 1 governor is black, for someone to say that the only reason why he is in his position is because of his race, is absurd at the least. He is where he is because he is for the people and the PEOPLE know that. If he were white, he would probably already have the nomination locked up!!

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John, LA CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:45 GMT

So course their are many blacks that are voting for Obama because he is black, as there are many women that are voting for Clinton because she is a woman. That is a fact and should not be denied. Whats absurd about Farraro's comment was the implication that being black helps politically. If this were true African-Americans would be overrepresented instead of underrepresented as they are now. How many black governors have there been, especially in these pro-Obama states? How many black senators have there been since reconstruction? Anyone that knows anything about politics or American history would know that being black in American politics is a hindrance not a benefit, which makes what Obama is doing all the more remarkable.

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V,CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:46 GMT

Ask Al Sharpton!

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coninPA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:47 GMT

Oh let me jump on "tankLEFT" I bet that would be a totally UNBIASED commentary! LMAO
She did not say ...he was not a muslim...she said...well...as far as I know. Not real Presidential when they have been to Christian prayer meetings together. Does he have any character, ethics or morals?? Anything to win...that's hillary!
Have a little hesitation...then leave it open a little...just in case she needs the FEAR of uneducated uninformed Americans!
I am WHITE 48 yr old,FEMALE from PENNSYLVANIA and I am a OBAMA supporter.
Sadly, it's not just people in PA that are racists, there are ignorant uneducated people everywhere!
OBAMA does NOT get my vote b/c he is black.
No more than I would vote for Hillary...just because she is a WOMAN...and WHITE like ME!! Totally ABSURD to waste your vote for gender or race, I believe you should vote on the issues, the message, and the conduct of the candidate. That is why I switched from Hillary, to Obama!!! I like his demeanor, his leadership qualities, he is calm and statesmanlike, he thinks things through, he has great knowledge jand showed BEFORE he was a U.S. Senator when he read the intelligence reports, that sitting senators did not, and he spoke out against a war when it was not popular to do so! He STOOD UP for what he believed, and in the end HE WAS RIGHT! He stays on message, doesn't get lost in the fray of the fanatics, and he doesn't make SNAP decisions that he later RESENTS.
THAT is why I like Barak Obama.

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Debbie, Ewing,NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:49 GMT

Will the superdelegates or somebody in the white house, Congress, Senate, somebody step in and take control of this Democratic nomination. Don't the democrats care that the entire Party is being labeled
negatively because of the actions of Clinton and her campaign? Or all you all bigots.

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mike, dallas, TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:04:52 GMT

I think the one important lesson that African Americans need to learn after this campaign is not to put people in a box and say democrats are pro-black and republicans are anti-black or all whites are bad for blacks or all blacks are good for blacks and start judjing each individual white or black based on their character and merit. As an African American democrat I am amazed at the insidious racist campaign that comes from the Clinton campaign starting from Bill to Shaheen to Rendell to Ferraro and the decency from McCain of staying on issues and strongly condemning racist and offensive remarks about Obama unequivocally. Guess where this and other Obama supporters will go in November if Hillary gets the nod with this scorched earth tactic.

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:05:22 GMT

Well, so it seems (from this blog) that Ms. Ferraro's remarks are NOT disparaged by many Clinton supporters. That is interesting. Bias lives on more than I thought.

How unfortunate, I had given Clinton and her supporters (at least anyones that support Ferraro's remarks, I'm sure there are some that do not) a bit more credit than they deserved.

Very very sad commentary on racism living on today...

Obama, Unity can live on, 08

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:07:18 GMT

Rally round the flag boys and girls. Adm. Fallon just resigned Centcom. Bush must be going to make good on his promise to McCain to do anything he could to help him win the election. Apparently that means he is ready to "do" Iran. Fallon was against it, said so in public and unlike lesser officers, put his money where his mouth is did the only thing a career Officer and do when faced with an incompetent CinC. Resign.
If you are in Tehran...duck. The Lone Ranger looks like he is about to take a "victory lap".

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REG; East Valley Phx. AZ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:07:34 GMT

There should be no doubt that Ferraro’s comments were out of line and even more so, in being racially oriented, than Powers’ ‘Monster’ comment which was simply an individuals evaluation of and reaction to Clinton’s conduct. Because Powers was connected with the Obama campaign, her comment was inappropriate and her apology and resignation therefore justified. At least as much should be the response from the Clinton camp. The real point of interest here is the double standard that seems to be encouraged and rationalized by the Clinton campaign; as if whatever they do, dirty politics and all, is okay but the media and the Obama supporters are suppose to give her every consideration and uphold a higher standard of conduct. When Clinton tries to justify this special and unfair consideration on the basis that she is a woman, it seems to play very thin and just be an effort to manipulate with more spin. I wonder if it is possible for her to run an honest campaign based on the facts and on mutual respect, rather than trying for irrational, dishonest and unfair advantage from deceptive efforts. Maybe that is just too scary for her.

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jm_hb08 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:08:08 GMT

Let's get real - I'm a woman and I know what I'm talking about. "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." Unfortunately Hillary is unwilling to accept the obvious - that her campaign has lost. All that's going on now is dirty race-baiting party-separating rhetoric. I find it deplorable that Hillary endorsed the republican candidate over Barack Obama and then turned around and tried wooing the crowds with the promise of Barack as her running mate, much as Bill did early on by promising he and George Bush Sr. would be traveling the world undoing the damage caused by his own son, without even a courtesy call to George Sr. who said "No Way". Hillary can't even recognize the fact that she created a huge split that cannot be fixed. Sounds like Hillary needs a double-dose of reality!

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Darrell, San Marcos, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:08:15 GMT

Sen Clinton Campaign is truly sad, really sad. This is sickening. If Sen Clinton does become the Nominee can't anyone see what we will have to deal with from day to day. It does not matter if he black white or purple what does Sen Obama stand for, what is his vision, what is his goal for us as American people? I care less about what race, color or gender I care about who will bring back the good of this country and move past the politics of old that has brought our great country down. Sen Clinton and some of her supporters are missing the big picture. We the people need to send a message that this is no longer the 19th Century. We are people, people fighting for a cause for jobs, end forclosures, and bringing back our economy from depression.

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Mister Anderson (The Matrix) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:08:42 GMT

I knew that Hillary was getting into hot water by calling out Samantha Powers for a off the record comment because this is the third or fourth time someone from her campaign have unjustly personally attacked Obama.

Hillary should stick to the issues. But she'd lose the character contest and this campaign would end tomorrow.

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MK,MO — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:09:46 GMT

to be fair hillary and obama have both benefited from their novelty status, but it is worth noting the majority of hillary’s backers are women who seem pissed off in general because they think men 'owe' them something for whatever reason, obama has the backing of the reasonable population with the black racist faction thrown in also, people can argue otherwise but those are the cold hard facts 'politically correct' or not

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Sue, Bloomington, IN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:10:09 GMT

The Clinton campaign should not only denounce but also reject Ferraro's comments. Put this in conjunction with Clinton's idiotic--"I have no reason to believe that he's a muslim...as far as I know" It is obvious that Hillary Clinton is once again playing the race card.

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ann from Va — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:12:48 GMT

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deb,mpls.mn — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:13:09 GMT

Ferraro stated the truth. Your coverage today is full of projections that Obama will win Mississippi because blacks will vote for him. Ferraro's comments asked Obama to look in a mirror and hold his resume. No other candidate in U. S. history has gotten this far in a presidential campaign with such a weak record. Please find the white male and show me.
Secondly, who is going to call Obama on his amnesia about race except on election days. He is all talk and no game.

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Karma Hershey, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:13:41 GMT

Will someone please tell Hillary to give it up herself. She is a troublemaker with a scary agenda.... the woman just frightens me. Knowing Hillary has voted to keep this war going, what really seperates her from McCain?, out of the two I will have no choice but to vote in McCain, but thankfully my god likes me and I'm pretty darn confident it will be Obama on the ticket in Nov.

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MiddleTN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:14:19 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro is not only a RACIST, but a MONSTER like Hillary. They are both pathetic LOSERS!

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stophillary — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:14:51 GMT

Slippery slope Hillary -- once you've demanded that Obama "denounce" and "reject."

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Ellis B. Kingman, Az. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:14:54 GMT

It does not matter what people say now the mission was accomplished. Just like the leaking of the photo of Obama in Arab garb and the leaking of the rumor that Obama may really be a muslim with evil intentions the word is out. In many peoples mind perception is more powerful than words, the very suggestion raises concerns and apprehensions. And the notion of perception is the political tool Clinton is counting on to break Obam's momentum........Typical Clinton sleezeball politics I say!

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Rick,Ky — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:15:04 GMT

Lmao, here we have a BITCH (Hillary)& you women know what i'm talking about, trying everything under the sun to get people to vote for .Women know what Hillary ( The Bitch)is doing, just look at the responses from women on here.Geraldine was on Mondales ticket Hopeing for the Sympathy vote against Reagon, that worked out well, 49 outta 50 states For Reagon.

C. A. in Alabama, you make an interesting point. Barack should hammer this home in Pennsylvania about the mayor from Philly.It's all about votes & if Barack can get the last 10% AA voter's to Reject Hillary's racist rhetoric, the more votes for Barack.

Pennsylvania voter's Rejected GWB in 2004 for the same Exact reason's they will Reject Hillary in 2008.They rejected Santorum(finally)because he left NO room for comprimise with the other Party. Thats why they keep sending their other Senator back to Washington, because He represents All of Pennsylvania, Not just some.

Barack will do very well in Pennsylvania, sit back & watch (or cry if you're a Hillary supporter)!

"DELUSIONAL THINKING BY COMMON SENSE AMERICAN'S IS OVER"

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Ann from Va — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:15:58 GMT

Ferraro's comments are true...he is black and sensitive.....the media is the one making this into a racial slur....just wait until the "race war" starts if obama's not elected......then I want to see all the positive comments continue about how great he is.................it's getting to the point that no one can say anything except the media and Obama---otherwise it is seen as negative and picking on Obama..........he's going to be mincemeat for the republicans!!!!

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Karen Bourland Overland Park Ks — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:16:16 GMT

I love it! Let's see how much more trouble Hillary can get into. The women love her so much that they forget that this woman's libber has only gotten to where she is by a man who has been accused of rape(Juanita Broaddrick), a woman who was groped by him in the White House while her husband was found dead in a field. A man who did not have sex with Monica Lewinsky. I love it first the govenor from New York who support Hillary and now dear old Geraldine. I am a 60 year old white woman who supports Obama. I do not support him because he is black. I support him because he represents a clean slate and hope. Hillary's campaign represents the same old politics in the same old way. I detest and denounce politics in the same old way. By the way, I was told that I would be fired at my first teaching job in 1967 if I wore pants to work. I wore them anyway and was not fired. I worked the woman's liberation movement and am not proud of any woman who has enabled someone such as Hillary Clinton. I am not proud of Geraldine Ferrao when she supports the wife of a man who has abused woman for the sake of the woman's movement. Geraldine and Hillary, did you think you might have done better by stating the facts instead of feeding the frenzy?

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Bee — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:17:52 GMT

Chuck Todd,

I am counting on you for my real news, you've actually gain more credibility with me. What do you make of Clinton's comment regarding Ferraro?

Don't you think she should resign from Clinton’s campaign? What is good for the goose is good for the goose is good the gander. I expect Media to press Hillary on this issue. She needs to denounce and reject the comment. If she can’t practice what she preaches, how in the hell should we trust her.

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Brian, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:18:35 GMT

Chris Matthews says that Hillary is a contender because her husband was the president and slept around and the Obama fans cheer. Ferraro makes a stupid comment and Hillary is a racist. Hmmmmmmmmm. Oh, and before Obama fans go off on the fact that Matthews is not with the Obama campaign 1) he might as well be and 2) the point is the Obamabots reaction, not the campaign position.

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Jane Doe, Buffalo, NY — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:19:34 GMT

This is why I am now voting for Barack Obama. Hillary Clinton (as well as her staff and people)can say and do anything that is offensive and a lie and not be called on the carpet for it (I guess this is called priveldge and as a poor person just making it...I despise it). She just lost a working class person from her numbers....

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MCCAIN WILL WIN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:19:49 GMT

BOO HOO OBAMA SUPPORTERS JUST ANOTHER DAY OF CRYING. WE SHOULD SERVE CHEESE WITH YOUR WHINE.
POLITICS IS NOT FOR THE LITTLE KIDS STEP A SIDE AND GET OUT OF THE WAY. MCCAIN IS GOING TO DISTROY OBAMA.
HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE JUST LITTLE THE LITTLE DRONES THAT FOLLOW HIM.

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Former Clinton Supporter- Des Moines, IA. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:20:54 GMT

Ferraro's comments are offensive and false. Ferraro should step aside at Senator Clinton's request.

This is totally unacceptable and needs to be managed
now-

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Kearni, Chester, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:20:58 GMT

It is such a pity to know that Hillary, whom clearly states that she has "more experience" and has been surrounded by inviduals with the same or more, is such a sore loser. Hillary and her campaign are fueling racial tensions. This presidential race is not about skin color or gender. I am an African American woman who was a Hillary supporter in the beginning however, I now support Senator Barack Obama because I find Hillary, her husband, and her campaign disgusting!!!

Doesn't she know that in the end, the good guy/girl prevails? Everyone loves the underdog in the end. I'm not sure what Fererro means, it doesn't make sense. The majority of this country want change and not the same politics that Hillary and her campaign are putting forth. The Clinton campaign has gotten extremely ugly and it sickens me. Hasn't Hillary suggested that women should vote for her? I think she along with her campaign need to accept the fact that Obama is someone many of us regardless of racial backgrounds or gender can relate to and support. If race was an issue, why did Obama win many states that are predominantly white?

Stop with childish behaviors, stop with being a sore loser, stop with pulling accusations out of the air, stop with fueling negative tensions...JUST STOP IT!!!!

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Alejandro de la Vega, Ludlow, KY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:43:19 GMT

I AM white...and I am do not agree with Gibberish Ferraro. You and Hitlery and all that feminist movement group that burned your bras in the '60's and smoked too much pot at Woodstock!...it's scrambled what brains you still had left!!!
If Hitlery loses the election why don't you all move to Italy with George Clooney and Barbara Streisand and Alec Baldwin and create your own little fantasy world where everyone adores you?
You career politicians are so out of touch with real Americans and real America!

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Alejandro de la Vega, Ludlow, KY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:44:21 GMT

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NMart, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:05:07 GMT

Have you noticed that whenever the Obama camp is beaten down by Hillary's camp, they always bring out "the race baiting" card. This started when Obama lost New Hampshire, Jesse Jackson Jr. started comments about Hillary's tears, wereen't tears for Katrina, or poor blacks. Then again, just before S.C., they twisted Bill Clinton's words, and effectively turned Bill Clinton from "America's First Black President" into a racist. Once they got a hold of that race baiting game, no one can attack them now. Before Super Tuesday, Obama was forced to kiss and make up, but here it comes again. Obama's camp slips a picture of Obama with African clothing out in the internet, and points the finger at Hillary. No one would believe he would do this to himself... Race baiting at it very best. Now Obama loses a few more States, and here we are again... Obama's camp crying race in my face.
Well he has revealed all to us now. He is a shady, backdoor, doubleface, arrogant, patronizing, full of hot air, talking out of both sides of his month, want-to-be to to old-to-be Peter Pan. He appeals to 16 year olds, because he acts like them. He appeals to the rich because he is in bed with them.
If you poor people think that for one moment he cares anything for you, take a look at his arrogant non-proud, nose in the air, Miss High Society so called wife, who is only second to his true love, Sinclair.

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NMartinez, Bay Shore, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:16:44 GMT

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:59:41 GMT

Ask me a year ago, and I would have said it was next to impossible for the Dems to lose the next presidential election. But now? They've completely f*d it up. If Clinton wins, I guarantee that many Obama voters will stay home, and vice versa if Obama wins. Which means McCain wins because the Republican party is finally starting to unite behind him.

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nacl New York, New York — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:09:25 GMT

It is true that Geraldine Ferraro was chosen as Mondale's running mate, because they wanted a woman. Had she been a man with all her other credentials, she would not have been on that ticket. Was it mean or unfair to say so at the time, as many did? Is it mean or unfair to say so today? Of course not.

Then why is it such a crime to say that if Obama were not black he would not have been lifted out of the Illinois legislature and onto the convention podium to deliver the Democrat's keynote address in 2004? Or that, but for his color , he would not have became a national figure and presidential contender, after just one year in the Senate, and with no other real experience or achievement to recommend him?

Of course that is the truth. Why is it unfair or shameful to say so?

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nuanced — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:28:29 GMT

"What's funny is that not a single Obama supporter on this blog has actually been able to refute what she said." -- PDX for Hillary

Why refute that there are many racists and sexists in America when it is true. People object to the repugnant way the issues are raised and used to belittle the accomplishments of a very intelligent, well-educated, articulate and talented candidate by appealling to those who might succumb to the dark side of human nature. In other words, it isn't that we deny shit exists, we just don't want our nose rubbed in it. It is called politeness and civility.

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JK Phoenix Arizona — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:30:34 GMT

THANK YOU Geradline Ferraro, you have said what so many of us have wanted to... first ammendment stands.... free speech even if the media foo foo's it.. honesty!!!!!! yeah. And that snide remark weeks ago from Obama about HE can get Hillary's voter's but she can't get his... ha exit polls say just the opposite.. will vote McCain before vote for him.. I am still supporting Hillary!!!!!!!! Geraldine, keep telling the truth!!!!!

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Jonathan, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:43:06 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro has a HISTORY of this kind of racism. Her comments about Obama are nearly identical to her comments about Jesse Jackson 20 years ago! She represents precisely the kind of old-guard politics of division that we will finally put to rest by electing Barack Obama.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/3/11/21956/1233/291/474642

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mimi, Torrance, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:02:19 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro's comment is all true. Thank you very much! That's what I've been thinking the whole time and wondering why no one mentions that at all.

Obama's primary & caucusus victories highly depend on huge support from Black Community (which is good for him) and he knows that.

She just analyzes the current situation of the presidential elections and that was all precise in deed.

In this country, Can we not talk about a race? If the black community doesn't want anyone talk about a race, why don't they sometimes support someone from another ethnic group then??