Obama's win in Mississippi

One of the white thirty-somethings for Obama — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:26:07 GMT

Re: Ms Ferraro: If anyone DARED suggest that Hillary was where she is because she’s a woman and Bill’s wife – even though it’s TRUE -- Ms. Ferraro would explode.

But, moving on to a bigger question for Ms. Ferraro: rather than singling out African Americans, why not highlight another interest group that has voted in stunning numbers for Mr. Obama? That’s right--the “educated white vote under 40.” You could have just as easily pointed out that Obama would not be where he is except for that group. If you look at the demographics, there’s almost as significant a split for him in that group as there has been among African Americans.

I’ll tell you why Ms Ferraro didn’t choose that group. It’s because the Clinton campaign has made a conscious choice to appeal to the worst of our natures. They’re now looking at Pennsylvania and hoping that they can stir up enough of a race storm to lock in a huge white vote win in the state.

Bringing up the “educated white vote under 40” block just wouldn’t work the same way. In fact, it might cause some people to stop and think: “maybe there really is something to this Obama guy other than the lies the Clintons spread.”

Ms Ferraro, I’d guess there are thousands of us educated white folk under 40 who would LEAP at the chance to debate you anywhere and anytime about why Obama is an INFINITELY better choice for the future of our nation than your candidate. Of course we’d have to wade through a bunch of your condescending “you kids just don’t understand” before we actually got to the facts—the facts that say your candidate has virtually NO foreign policy experience and a disastrous domestic policy record, despite her protestations to the contrary.

Sadly, Ms. Ferraro couldn’t debate on the facts. She knows she’d lose. And lose big.

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:28:10 GMT

That whites voted overwhelmingly for Clinton, and said that race was a reason, demonstrates that Obama will not win a single southern state in the general election, and that includes Florida. So, Obamamorons, your candidate may be winning with delegates, but he's a woefully flawed candidate who will not win the general election.

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The climb is getting steeper Senator Clinton — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:28:13 GMT

Perhaps most importantly, Obama added to almost 100,000 to his POPULAR vote lead.

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Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:28:14 GMT

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Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:30:23 GMT

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SL, NJ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:45:32 GMT

Nice use of "protestations."

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RouletteRandy — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:50:05 GMT

By winning Obama has set up the Clinton's winning in PA, Already Bill is calling for the need to win big; same as before Ohio and Texas. Since 1992 we all know Hillary has the highest negatives but everytime she looks like she has been put in a corner they drop and people ruah into help the poor thing. Their campaign has been using this tactic for the whole race.
Her rivals find it impossible to combat; should they look like they are attacking her they only add fuel to the fire. She how ever can be a pyton or pitbull attacking with out fear of being attacked back and the media goes right along with it. So give PA to Hillary; and remember those who use their intelligence to vote for her.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:51:00 GMT

In regard to voting along racial lines, Hillary received majority support from African-Americans before she and Bill began their negative attacks against Obama. Even attacks that were not overtly racist in nature caused a dramatic change in perspective among African-Americans.

While Obama receives substantial majority votes from white voters in states from Wyoming to Connecticut, he struggles to receive a majority from white voters in states of the "Deep South." But when you examine the results among younger voters, Obama consistently receives a majority among white voters, even here in the "Deep South." It shows we have come a long way. It also shows thar Obama's success among all voters is due to his leadership, judgement and character and it is not about race.

Finally, it must be noted that Obama never asks people to vote for him because of his race, while Hillary asks people to vote for her because of her gender.

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Jaime, Lantana, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:52:06 GMT

LOVE the first comment...here, here!!!

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Grace — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:52:39 GMT

I find it interesting that Hillary recieved the support in MS from 75% of Republicans. Maybe that explains why the demographics were the way they were. Seems that they were trying to play in the democratic primary. Of course that destroys the storyline that you guys want to give...racial divide...so you don't report that nuggett. Do you think these Republicans would actually vote for Hillary under normal circumstances? NOT.

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GO OBAMA ---- FERRARO GO HOME — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:54:47 GMT

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Geraldine Ferraro is TYPICAL of the Hillary Campaign tactics.
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Toni — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:55:09 GMT

Personally I am sick of this storylins about women over 50 being upset if Hillary doesn't win. I'm over 50 a woman, white and I wouldn't vote for her if she was the last person alive...That goes for all of my friends. We find the woman deplorable. Maybe you should move this number up to 65+ there maybe some truth in that.

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Lew, Manchester, CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:55:24 GMT

Bravo. Well analyzed and spoken.

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Joe Einloth — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:56:53 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro. 15 minutes of fame nearly a quarter of a century ago. Couldn't get out from under the shadow of her old man. Trying to be relevant today. It's over, Gerry!

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gm hussein, Jupiter, Fl — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:57:37 GMT

The win in Mississippi is great, congratulations Senator Obama.

As an over 60 white woman I am disgusted with the likes of Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton and their views on race and gender. One would think that having lived that long they would by now, have learned that their views are outdated in today's world.

I look forward to the presidency of Barack Obama and having he and his beautiful family represent to the world the possibilities of America in the 21st century.
I have had my share of sexist discrimination throughout my life but I cannot let that be part of my legacy. I am prepared to work, fundraise, volunteer and have donated what I can to make this inspiring man my President.

Wake up America, put your prejudices aside and let the better angels of your nature come forth there is much work to be done.

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Ian — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:58:35 GMT

The interpretations of the exit polls will have the effect of reinforcing underlying attitudes and perceptions. The fact that the race was held in Mississippi and are similar to results in Alabama and Louisianna will be lost. The pundits have highlighted that Obama's last a big chunk of the white vote that he never had in that part of the country in the first place. A point they fail to mention going into Pennsylvania. Hillary must be rubbing her hands.

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:59:56 GMT

Hmmm, and how many of those white voters for Clinton were Rush Limbaugh republicans? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Who's Sane — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:00:20 GMT

When will we hear from MSNBC that Obama won Texas?
Inquiring minds want to know.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:00:24 GMT

Big win.

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:20 GMT

The Clinton followers are going to hate what i'm about to say, but the facts are the facts.

Since S.Carolina, the Clintons have played the Race card, but in a way in thier favor. They have turned this election into a white & latinos v. black. It started with Bill Clinton, then Ed Rendell (remember whites aren't ready to vote for a black candidate, the seed), now Geraldine Ferraro (another seed for the catholic & white vote in Penn.) It's not a message against Obama, it's a message for the white voters, that they should not vote for a Black candidate before a white candidate.

As of to date Hillary also hasn't come out publicly to say that Obama IS NOT MUSLIM, she's leaving that out there so the scared voters will vote for her.

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sozzi, mamaroneck, ny — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:03:25 GMT

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:05:05 GMT

Sadly, Ms. Ferraro couldn’t debate on the facts. She knows she’d lose. And lose big.

One of the white thirty-somethings for Obama (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:26 AM)

People tend to forget she is the biggest loser in the history of the Democratic party with Walter Mondale. This goes to show how sad one can get when you get old and bitter.

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Margaret Griffin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:06:19 GMT

I'm no politician, but I am a 4 yr. college graduate,and I'm 75 years old, which either agrees and disagrees with positions taken by journalist in this campaign. I voted for Barack Obama in the primaries, here in Tennessee, which in and of itself is a first. My personal opinion about the Southeren states is that very few white people will vote for Obama. There is still too much prejudice here. I know, because I have upset a number of people by my early vote. I continue to be for Obama, but I don't believe that he will get many white votes in the South.Perhaps some younger whites, but none/few older whites. And, in my opinion, it's a very sad state of affairs. To have come this far, and continue to be so far behind.

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cc, boston, ma — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:13:09 GMT

As a fan of Mrs. Ferrarao, I'm sadden by her comments on Obama.

I would suggest that it is the medication (cancer meds.) that had her make these crazy comments.

On the other hand what is with Maggy Willams? Does she not realize that she is the person being used by the Clintons to go after Barack on the guide of crazy information. I hope she wakes up and see that she is being used.

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scott, TX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:20:09 GMT

First Read,

How much does Clinton stand to gain by dividing this contest along racial lines? Part of me can't help but think that this is a calculated move on her behalf.

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kenn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:22:11 GMT

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Kairos — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:28:47 GMT

Ferraro vs Jesse Jackson - April 15, 1988 (The cite is a Washington Post story - byline: Howard Kurtz, - available only on Nexis).:

"If Jesse Jackson were not black, he wouldn't be in the race," she said.

Here's the full context:

Placid of demeanor but pointed in his rhetoric, Jackson struck out repeatedly today against those who suggest his race has been an asset in the campaign. President Reagan suggested Tuesday that people don't ask Jackson tough questions because of his race. And former representative Geraldine A. Ferraro (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that because of his "radical" views, "if Jesse Jackson were not black, he wouldn't be in the race."

Asked about this at a campaign stop in Buffalo, Jackson at first seemed ready to pounce fiercely on his critics. But then he stopped, took a breath, and said quietly, "Millions of Americans have a point of view different from" Ferraro's.

Discussing the same point in Washington, Jackson said, "We campaigned across the South . . . without a single catcall or boo. It was not until we got North to New York that we began to hear this from Koch, President Reagan and then Mrs. Ferraro . . . . Some people are making hysteria while I'm making history."

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Susan Abendroth — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:31:45 GMT

I am an old, educated white female life-long Democrat who used to think HRC would make a terrific President. I thought Geraldine Ferraro brought a valuable point of view and remarkable talent to the Democratic Party, too. I have changed my mind on both counts.

Why? Because they both exhibit a serious lack of leadership. Neither has demonstrated the what I think makes on a good leader; integrity, self-awareness, statesmanship, collaboration, vision, intellectual honesty and principles-based behavior.

I believe practicing gender discrimination is bad, whether done by a woman or a male. It's no more justified, or forgivable than racism, religious intolerance or any other "My group is more deserving than that one" mentality.

This isn't rocket science. And I'm not unique in wanting more from American leaders that we've received in decades. People and nations deserve leaders that bring out our best. Leaders who play to our darker impulses only take us down.

That's why HRC will never win my vote or my support.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:33:33 GMT

It seems to me that we have a candidate who is winning Independent and moderate republican voters in Red states.
It seems to me we have a candidate who is bringing in new and enthusiastic young voters.
It seems to me we have a candidate who because of his appeal to African American voters may be able to take a southern state or two that haven't been in play for Democrats for 40 years.
It seems to me that this perfect storm of a candidacy could provide a huge lansdlide victory in November and offer DEM congressional candidates coattails the size of a table cloth.
The only thing we have to do as Democrats to achieve this is to vote for the nominee of the party and not engage in this "I'll vote for McCain if my candidate loses" crap.
This party has shown time and time again that it is capable of screwing up a wet dream.
Lets not do that this time.
Think! Win!

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Independent Voter, Stuart, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:38:27 GMT

Pat in NY

I find it amazing that you sitting in MY can pass judgment on what Floridians may or may not do.

Floridians went to the polls to vote on Amendment 1. An Amendment based on Saving Our Homes here in FL.

Many did not vote for a presidential candidate because we knew the votes were disenfranchised.

And that is the way it should remain.

I do not sit here in FL casting aspersions at N.Y voters and trying to decide how New Yorkers will vote.

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WILLIS — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:39:11 GMT

WHAT I FIND MORE AMAZING IS THAT HILLARY CLINTON INSULTED ALL THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI IN JANUARY AND THE "IDIOTICS" STILL VOTED FOR HER!!!!

GOES TO SHOW YOU THEIR RACIAL ISSUES RUN DEEPER THAN THEIR CHARACTER!!!!

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:39:24 GMT

Pat Huntington NY (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:28 AM)
Well coming from you Pat, that means absolutely nothing. Good call on Adm. Fallon yesterday. Well executed knee jerk.

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Juanita Parks, Ellenwood, Georgia — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:51:51 GMT

Could you please tell me if the documentary on the candidates which aired on 3/11 will re-air. It is so interesting and allows us to really get to know all of the candidates. If you don't plan to re-air it, please let me know if it is available on line other than in written form. Thank you for your response.

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Polly McDowell, Vineyard Haven, MA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:52:13 GMT

79% of the republican crossover voted for HRC in missippi....hmmmm....why don't the pundits of the MSM STOP making this so much about race and bring all the facts out. I'm a 59 year old, educated, white woman who will never vote for HRC. She's divisive and nothing but the old smoke-filled backroom, dirty politics. She will never be effective in bring much needed change to this country. Polly, MS

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a guest — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:53:23 GMT

I think there is a black white thing going on in Detroit,also,with the corrupt mayor.Also it looks like Romney who won in MI is going to be the R vp.Borak and Hillary no longer considered the dream team.The racist,anti feminist ticket will lose regardless of who is on the ticket.Democrats are truly ignorant of wht is happenning around them as they destroy the party.They are very deserving of what is happenning to them.

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The Observer, Dundee, Scotland — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:55:51 GMT

"When will we hear from MSNBC that Obama won Texas?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Who's Sane (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:00 AM)"

He hasn't =- only 41% of precincts counted and they were in cities where Obama was stronger. Many rural precincts where Clinton is stronger still have to report - they have until March 29 to do so.

The final result won't be known until then so no caucus result can be given.

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White Liberal Apologists — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:57:44 GMT

It's amazing how many patronising white liberals are here mouthing platitudes about Obama.

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KYObserver — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:59:54 GMT

Geraldine: What you said about Obama getting where he is because he's black can be construed as the same as what others like Limbaugh saying about the black athletes, particularly that quarterback a few years ago (sorry I don't recall his name....I'm not into sports) for whom the media had high expectations and they wanted him to do well because he was black. This is racist pandering, not even subtle!!! Shame on you, shame on you, Geraldine. Obama is a running as a candidate for president of the USA who happens to be African American; he is able to transcend race in America and unite people. He isn't just a black candidate. Hillary, you and your husband and your campaign have repeatedly made race, religion, and gender issues now and you are throwing your "base" vote under the bus.
I happen to be 56, white, female and will vote for Obama.

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Tom, Silver Spring, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:04:28 GMT

I've grown so very frustrated and irritated with the path this whole race issue has taken. I have heard the media, pundits, and many African-American voters all admit that they like the Clintons and they have, in fact, done a lot for the country and civil rights, but now that it looks like an African-American has a real chance to becoming president they have all jumped ship to Obama. I think that since 90% of all African-Americans across the nation are supporting Obama and voting for him says it all. In addition, when I ask some Obama supporters the reason they support him and all too often I hear, "He is the first black man that has a real chance to become President." I do NOT support Obama because I do think he is the best and most qualified candidate. However, I think in a few years he has great potential to be a great president. Yes, I am an African-American.

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HP Boston — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:05:37 GMT

Broken down, the Mississippi vote had an unmistakable racial descant — and unmistakable limits for Obama. Exit polls revealed once again an emerging racial divide that has opened in the Democratic party between whites who tend by healthy margins to favor Clinton and blacks who overwhelmingly favor Obama. African Americans comprised nearly half of the Democratic vote in Mississippi — and 90% of those voters, according to exit polls, pulled the lever for Obama, his strongest showing yet among African Americans. But Obama did poorly among whites, winning only 30%, according to exit polls. While this split was visible in Alabama and the border state of Tennessee earlier this year, it was visible in Ohio's primary last week, too.

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Do you have anymore votes now Barack? The big states with a diverse voting democratic population are just NOT there for you!! DELEGATES!! FORGETABOUT IT!

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Juanita Parks, Ellenwood, Georgia — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:06:31 GMT

When will white Americans wake up and realize that all we've ever seen in the White House has been "White Men"! The country has gone from good to bad to better to worse. Can you come out of your white shells and try something new and refreshing for a change. Trust yourselves on this one. You can't go wrong and you certainly won't be any worse off. So what if Obama is an African American...He is an American just like you. Think outside of the box. This country belongs to all of us. How do you know that he wont be good for the country unless you give him a try. Senator Obama deserves a chance to help make a difference. What about you? Don't you want a better America. He is standing on the street of Change for a Better America. What about You? Let's make a true change for America.

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Ed - Atlanta, GA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:10:40 GMT

Another Clinton thug in to do the dirty work for Hillary. The desperation in the Clinton camp is palpable. And Hillary's conduct shows that she is anything but "Ready on Day One". The question for Hillary is "Which Hillary will show up on day one?" The dewy eyed soft spoken woman who found her voice in New Hampshire, the collegial debater that offered "What an honor it is to be on the stage with Barack Obama", the nasty old grqandma that chastised Obama the very next day "Shame on you", or the cynical, self centered, win at all costs, never say you're sorry or admit a mistake,race baiting Democratic branded version of George Bush?

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James, Lawton, OK — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:11:35 GMT

The AP: “A quarter of whites said race was important to their votes, and they voted overwhelmingly for Clinton. Thirty-seven percent of blacks said race was important to their votes and nearly all voted for Obama.

what about the 75% of whites who said race didnt matter, who did they vote for. and the other 63% percent of blacks who said race didnt matter who did they vote for. who is really making this election about race looks to me like the media.

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HP Boston — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:12:14 GMT

The UNITER has done it again OHHHHH I m sorry whites vote for whites, blacks vote for blacks seems evenly united.Then again the liberal white apologists will always defer to a black canidate with all the guilt they feel but the black power structure really cant stand white people for good reason you enslaved them and then made them wait for rights so how is he going to UNITE people black white republican demorat old young seems to me he is the ultimte DIVIDER
kenn (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:22 AM)
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That is so true Kenn. That is why this repuke blog with all the crap they spew is here to make sure OBAMA wins!! McWAR is the repuke setup and OBAMA is the fall guy! DEMs are now divided and will not go to the polls in droves in NOVEMBER!

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Juanita Parks, Ellenwood, Georgia — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:12:56 GMT

The Democratic Party is being torn apart. It all started with Senator Clinton. Running a clean campaign was too much to ask for. She had to take it to the gutter and the party with her. How will she look if she looses. How can she go back and dig herself from under all the dirt. George Bush stole the first term and bought the second one. She is acting no better than the Bushes. Wake up Hillary! You're handing it back to the Republican. Are you willing to give it back to them at any cost? clean up your act. You should be better than that! If you can't win on your merits, stay clean and try again.

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kenn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:13:00 GMT

DIVIDE and you know the rest hope your dreams come true but its more hard work than dreams and hope for our sake. Hope this new kind of canidate wont be like the last UNITER GEORGE W BUSH>I have to hope because you obammawannabes really f dup hilliary and I would be surprised if she can hold her seat in the next election I mean does Ny REALLY WANT A monster WITH NO FEELINGS WHO IS EVIL AND DISPICIBLE RACIST. wont see you in the funny papers or the fall election thanks for the politics of destruction OBAMMAWANNABES. NADER 08 REAL CHANGE not a change to KERRY AND KENNEDY AND DODD AND ALL the old guard who support OBAMMA some change HUH?

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bobw Mendon, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:13:33 GMT

"That whites voted overwhelmingly for Clinton, and said that race was a reason, demonstrates that Obama will not win a single southern state in the general election, and that includes Florida."

I think it demonstrated just how ignorant and racist whites in Mississippi can be.

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sharon,largo.fl — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:14:54 GMT

Right on the mark,Ken
And again I will say this,anyone here can try to prove me wrong...The Democrats have ALWAYS carried the black vote,so what is so fabulous about Obama?
It is Hillary that is getting the swing vote....But you will not get that info from MSNBC otherwise known as Major Supporting News for(male) Barack Campaign!!!!

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sharon,largo.fl — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:15:04 GMT

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sharon,largo.fl — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:15:10 GMT

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Educated White Men for Obama — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:28:51 GMT

Thanks to "one of the white thirty somethings for Obama"...your comments were right on point! Thanks again for setting the record straight.

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mike, Idaho Falls, Idaho — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:29:33 GMT

Congratulations to Senator Obama.

The most notorious southern state on racial criminal activity is still deeply divided along racial lines. Is anyone really suprised? I do congratulate those that put their states horrific racial past behind them and voted for Senator Obama.

Republicans voting for Senator Clinton. Why? So the Republicans can continue to have the Democratic's:
be at each other's throats;
increase the contention and divide;
have surrogates spew general election torpedos;
have candidates spend their war chest;
all the while allowing the Republican candidate to earn and save money and build his organization.

I never thought the Democratic party would become the polarizing party of race and gender. What a sad day.

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Beth Cooper, Fontana CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:35:07 GMT

Considering African-Americans make up less than 13% of the US population, how do people figure he is ahead? Being black in America is not "lucky," and Obama is ahead DESPITE his race. As an over-forty white woman, I too am proud that most Americans in my country are willing to look at the candidate and vote for the most worthy person we have had to lead our country in a very long time. For a black person to get ahead in America, they have to be twice as good as the white person-I see it in schools, in sports, and in politics.
Democrats should see that Hillary would never win the presidency because I, like all of my white women friends, would vote for McCain or Nader rather than see her and Bill in the White House again. Obama is a unifying force in our country.

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:37:12 GMT

I'm no jock, but they DO say in sports, "Awin is a win, no matter how it happens."

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James, London, UK — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:00 GMT

I am not an American, but I have been following the U.S Presidential primaries since it began. My advise for the American people is to vote for the right person and the right person is Senator B. Obama.

It is not only America that needs a change, I believe the whole World need a change, because it seems the whole world didn't realised that if American economy is not doing very well, it will affect the whole world, if the American dollar depreciate, it would also have an enourmous effects in the World economy.

Please I would like all Americans to cast their vote for this gentle man Sen. B. Obama He is the man that can answer that 3 am phone call in the white house.

Sen. Clinton, should go back home and retires with her husband. They need more time together, they need to go on holidays and enjoy the rest of their life together. American needs Obama at the moment and Obama also need Americans in order to fullfil his ambition.

Americans please go for Obama.

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joe — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:42 GMT

Obama made his campaign on race from New Hamp. Hillary is not a racist and her record shows it. What about Obama??She helped Latinos and blacks with health care and child education as well as whites. Obama went to a black neighborhood so he could start building for his political runs.he was helping Resko dupe peopl in the slum Resko rented to. because he needed Resko and sure enough Resko came across for him time and time again. This isnt over by a long way.Obama may be named and summoned from this trial. Maybe this is why Obama says he cannt wait has to get pres. now.It wont save ya bro.Obama wouldnt live in one of Resko places but didnt do anything to help those people.The Iraq Auchi had a son .Wasnt he Obamas ade for a bit??Did Obamas wife recuse herself when papers to devide the property Resko helped with came to her office.She sat on the board that gave permission for property devision.It would be illegal if she did the dividing so it is a legitamate question.But lets cloud all this with whineing race.Keep peoples eyes somewhere else.Obama is a very coniving and calcaluated person.

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shirley, San Jose, Ca — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:39 GMT

If Hillary was ahead by 100 delegates she and her campaign managers would be screaming for Obama to pull out of the race. She would say he is hurting the Democratic party by continuing. Hillary is going to stay in this race even if it gives the general election to the Republicans. They must be loveing her, in a year when it seemed they could not win, Hillary is going all she can to hand the race to McCain.
If Hillary can't win she will take the Democratic Party down with her.

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Stephen — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:29 GMT

'Pat from Huntington' thinks Obama is woefully flawed and unable to win southern states? That's playing heavily into FLAWED ASSUMPTIONS that constitute the remnants of racism in this country and that is what Clinton is attempting to manipulate which Is really and truly quite despicable. Clinton is counting on both less educated and overly entitled ruling class whites to fall for the holier thatn though side of the race card. The only good to come out of this 'ugly head' rising in our countires politics is for it to be cut off!

'Thirty Something' is quite correct in the realization that the Clintons are being devious, attempting to ignite an explosive emotional reaction that will keep hr in the race by leveraging key states with demographics her team feels can be manipulated. At the saem time Clinton is downplaying the role of voting blocks like Missippi in the election..which winds up reinforcing the racial disenfracnhisement historically experienced by African Americans. They are both devious and clumsy in the all out attempt to gain power. I think that truth bears itself out by attracting more of the same and deception begetts more deception, so much so, that lots of people are looking at Clinton increasingly confused by the conflicting approaches and chatter. It's all really a sing of how desperate they are. It's great that a woman can run for president but anyone not seeing how bad she could potentially be based on the behaviour during this election doesn't need Clintons nonsense to confuse them, they are confused without the extra BS.

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shirley, San Jose, Ca — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:47:33 GMT

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AJ, Corona Ca — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:50:57 GMT

Game Over!!!
While many of these politicians are simply playing political "games", Senator Obama is looking to unite the country, and return the nation to respectable world leadership. Senator Clinton would rather destroy her own party to win a primary "game". It is clear the popular vote is going to Senator Obama, the delegate count is going to Senator Obama, and the nomination should go to Senator Obama. Geraldine Ferraro, and I'm old enough to remember she got where she WAS because she's a woman, sees this as nothing but "gaming". Her comments of "they'll need me, so there better not make me mad" shows she cares nothing about the government, nation, or her party. She merely playing a "game".

Obama's win in Mississippi

Terri, Omaha, Nebraska — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:58:45 GMT

What disturbs me so much when reading these comments is the obvious polarization occurring between democrats with their own parties. People have resorted to name calling, like children on the school yard, rather than addressing the issues. And this is between members of the same party! If this isn't proof of how damaging this democratic race is becoming, I don't know what is. I feel that Hillary Clinton is at the root of the devisiveness. She has been, and apparantly will continue to attack her own party mate as though he is the enemy. I have always defended the Clintons. I never thought I would be someone who would now be distrustful and angry at them for dividing this party. She has lost my support. If she should win the nomination by underhanded tactics, I don't know what I'll do. Up till lately, I could have gone either way, Obama or Clinton, but her actions of late have totally disillustioned me. It's as though she has become unhinged in her self-righteous quest to gain the nomination at any cost. I'm horrified at what I am seeing. And frankly scared of where it may lead.

Obama's win in Mississippi

janice, stockton, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:01:46 GMT

this is for Gregory Peek,
Obama doesn't ask because he has Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, his Black church and Farrakahn doing it for him. Wake up. 91% of Blacks voted for Obama. He will not win the General Election. We have a racial divide. All you white women that say you won't vote for Hilary, I guess you want Jesse Jackson, and Al sharpton running the country.

Obama's win in Mississippi

CL, Colorado — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:09:49 GMT

Sitting in our Colorado school gym, full of white folks of all ages, overwhelmingly voting for Obama tells me that not all states are caught up in race.

Obama's win in Mississippi

Charlie, LosAngeles CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:12:15 GMT

I just saw your guy's analysis of the exit numbers from Mississippi. Are you kidding me?
Why not talk about the polling of how many of those who voted for Hillary said they would be dissatisfied if she were President. drum-roll...

15% of Mississippi voters who voted for Hillary Clinton said they would be DIS-SATISFIED if she were president. Is this not sounding alarms for any of you?? curious and curiouser...

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/primaries/results/epolls/#MSDEM

Obama's win in Mississippi

John — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:16:07 GMT

In Mississippi last night Obama won only 21% of the white vote while winning 91% of the black vote. Telling.

Obama is unelectable.

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.

Hillary has proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for the Dems in November. It's that simple.

Hillary is the strongest, most electable candidate in the race.

It's time for Obama to exit the race. He's dividing the party and damaging our chances for victory in November.

Follow the money trail. Who is funding Obama and why? Why is Obama deriding a fellow Dem Past President Bill Clinton? It's unwarranted and disgusting.

Obama is the one who has interjected race and sexism continually into this campaign. Shame on Obama.

Geraldine Ferraro speaks the truth. Some people just can't handle it. She's not a racist, she's just giving people the facts. She has absolutely nothing to apologize for.