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patty,sd,ca — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:21:02 GMT

HRC isn't even in the White House and her DISAPPROVAL rating nationwide is at 50%. That doesn't sound like good odds in November. Face it, people (except for angry, white women) just don't LIKE her.
Olivia, Seattle, WA (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 12:33 PM)

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That is what the media what people to believe.Truth is there are a lot of people that like hillary and that will vote McCain or not vote in November if Obama gets the nomination.

One more thing if people don't like Hillary supporter attacking Obama then Obama supporter should stop attacking Hillary.

Obama supporters call Hillary every name in the book and they expect Hillary supporters to just take it. well it doesn't work that way.

If you want your candidate respected then Respect mine.

Clinton 08

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chuck, richmond — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:02 GMT

It's fitting that Clinton lost a superdelegate in this mess. After all, a Clinton supporter got caught in a Clintonian sex scandal. Good thing for Hillary that Bill wasn't caught in this as well!

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ME, Santa Ana, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:24 GMT

does that bring the magic number to 2024?

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twocnapete — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:23:42 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
That hardly seems fair. They should let Elliot cast his vote from prison. Maybe he could parlay it into a Scooter Libby type pardon.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:25:47 GMT

A few more prostitution rings, and Obama should secure the nomination.

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Jen, Sandy UT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:26:37 GMT

Patterson was chosen as an at large delegate (reserved for "important" democrats - like Bill Clinton), not an automatic (Governors, Representatives, Senators) delegate. Thus, another at large delegate can be selected and there is great liklihood that person will be a Hillary supporter.

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Lynette, NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:28:39 GMT

yet ANOTHER reason for me to spit venom at Spitzer.

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Tim, Austin TX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:29:31 GMT

I call upon the Clinton campaign to reject and denounce Geraldine Ferraro's comments. Furthermore, Geraldine Ferraro should immediately resign from Clinton's finance committe.

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:30:50 GMT

She doesn't like BLACK MEN running for President

Keep sticking up for WHITE PEOPLE, Gearldine !

From the Baltimore Sun, the Swamp:

'...Ferraro sees Obama like she saw Jesse
by Frank James

With Geraldine Ferraro, what's past is prologue when
it comes to African-American presidential candidates.

Ferraro, the former 1984 Democratic vice presidential
candidate who yesterday sparked controversy with the
comment that Sen. Barack Obama has only gotten as far
as he has because he's black, actually said something
very similar in 1988 of then-presidential candidate
Jesse Jackson.

This is from an April 14, 1988 Washington Post story
by Howard Kurtz:

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."

Uncanny, isn't it?

Posted by Frank James on March 12, 2008

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nofriendofeliott — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:31:32 GMT

I guess Ferraro must think David Patterson is REALLY lucky!

She is a joke and should go away!

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LEELER,FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:32:00 GMT

DO NOT FORGET A PLEDGED DELEGATE IS NOT A GUARANTEE
MY ONLY HOPE IS THE ONES WHO HAVE BEEN PRESSURED FOR THEIR VOTE HOLD OUT TO THE END AND THEN COME OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHICH OF COURSE IS HILLARY CLINTON

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:32:21 GMT

Last night the TV showed Clinton with 238 Super Delegates

How accurate are the SD totals ?

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Kim — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:33:14 GMT

I will take that one. (sorry it happened under those circumstances)

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Lee in CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:33:47 GMT

Off topic, I know, but we never get anything anymore except info on the candidate's underwear.....I'd just like to point out that the BushCo criminal conspiracy TELLS THE TRUTH if you know how to listen.

Gates said it is "ridiculous" to think that Fallon's leaving will "change policy."

Off course not, you disengenuous right-wing punk! It was policy he quit over!

Thank you - boxers or briefs, Barrack? Hill?

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Ian — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:35:24 GMT

Now, before all you Clinton supporters tell us how you're going to vote for John McCain if Obama gets the nomination, try something novel: THINK.
Unless McCain's had a sex change operation that I'm not aware he's not a woman and his record on so-called women’s issues is well documented. Perhaps you might wish to review them. Then again, he IS white and Geraldine wants to blame the blacks for not voting for a woman candidate that has tacitly approved of using their skin color as a wedge.

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SL, NJ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:36:17 GMT

Let the Clinton Campaign know your distaste for their racist politics here:

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/help/contact/

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:36:27 GMT

What was interesting for me is that I was hearing through the news outlets that Paterson had been interested in filling Clinton's Senate seat should she get elected President (or become the nominee perhaps) and had planned to ask Spitzer for the Senate seat...so clearly they were partisan in Albany anyway (who isn't...).

But thanks for clarifying the superdelegate count.

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New Wave — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:36:46 GMT

Add these numbers to Clinton's experience below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwLaCb07lAs

Democrats should wrap this up ASAP and stop running McCain's campaign.

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Zack,NY,NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:38:26 GMT

Gloating will get you nowhere - MSNBC Obama Central. Things will turn after Pennsylvannia, Puerto Rico, Florida and Michigan have been heard.

Hillary for President! Just say Nobama.

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ANgry Iowan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:38:37 GMT

Well, it looks like HRC and her mindless camp have successfully divided not only the democratic party, but quite possibly the nation.

With the continuance of racial and sexist remarks spewing from the Clintons and her camp, she has not only offended African Americans, but women, young people, and white people.

As a woman myself, I am not only appalled, but also embarassed, and disgusted, that the woman who so desperately wants to be the first woman president would stoop to such lows. The way she has run her campaign is disgusting. Believe me, I would LOVE to see a woman as President, but NOT THIS WOMAN. How could I expect my daughter to look up to someone as desisive and polarizing as HRC.

The supers and elders of the DNC have been watching, and I am sure they are REALLY not happy about this latest fiasco from the Clintons. There is NO WAY that the AA's will give there vote to Hillary in the general. HRC, unfortunately has changed this from only about politics, to about RACE. The AA's, and MANY white's are outraged about these latest comments. Last I checked the dems couldn't win the general without the AA vote. I guess that means Billary is UNELECTABLE!!!!!

This only adds to the MANY reasons HRC WILL NOT be the dem nominee. I could list all the rest but everyone already knows it.

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Mark, Raleigh — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:40:43 GMT

Like chopping wood, Barack is slowly making this more and more unreachable for HRC.

Quick aside: For the record for all the Hillary supporters out there who think everything begins and ends with Pennsylvania these days...you better start thinking about what happens after PA because it won't make things easier whatsoever.

I live in North Carolina and the by and large people I've talked to and many democrats find Hillary to be a caustic, divisive, and untrustworthy shark and Barack has a chance to really clean up here. Throw in the absolutely huge number of colleges and universities through the state, lots of intellectual camps,fast-paced technology people around the urban areas here of Raleigh-Durham/Triangle, Charlotte, and the Triad (Greensboro/High Point) as well as much larger black population and well, watch out.

There's a lot of delegates here so I'd pay it more attention as we draw closer to PA.

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Sharon stone — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:41:35 GMT

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adam/Brooklyn New York City — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:41:53 GMT

Don't worry. There's enough sleeze-bags in Hillary Land to go around.

Can't wait until Keith's "Special Comment" tonight, I'll be watching.

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Pete King, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:42:25 GMT

Spitz paid more for his hussy than I earned last year. Who is this venus? And Heidi says, it's a service men need---it's been going on for thousands of years---what's wrong with that? Those chicks who are hot now, will be hot forever...where they are going. "How the mighty are fallen."

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one guy, AL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:43:30 GMT

What kind of fuzzy math are you guys using? That means Spitzer superdelegate count was one? what's the point of SD?

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Sierra, SF — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:44:34 GMT

Geraldine Ferrar is OUT OF CONTROL

From Huff Post:

'... The Huffington Post

Charmayne Brown, Black Reporter, Attacked On Camera By White Family In SC

March 12, 2008 11:08 AM

Three people upset that a news crew was reporting on the arrest of a relative attacked the television reporter and yelled racial slurs at her and a photographer, authorities said Tuesday.

The family members, all white, began yelling and charged at black WSPA-TV reporter Charmayne Brown while she was standing in the street near the family's home in Union, said news director Alex Bongiorno.

Brown was punched in the head, and black cameraman Ti Barnes was also struck as he tried to pull family members off Brown, Bongiorno said. A video of the attack shows Brown, who wasn't seriously injured, defending herself.

"I think she's more affected by the verbal abuse than the physical abuse. She's really shaken up," Bongiorno said.

The fight was taped by a white crew from a second television station. They were not attacked...'

Are they relatives of Geraldine Ferraro ?

I'm SURE THEY ARE !!!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:45:33 GMT

I am somewhat confused. Even given that Hillary wins PA as well as split all other contests 50/50 (which we know will not happen) and even if given Michigan and Florida, she still cannot catch Obama in the delegate lead or the popular vote lead.

Can anyone here (you too Chuck) tell me why it is we are still having this race. Is it not really over?

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banko — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:46:38 GMT

Just go away. The bad omens just keep pilling on The Clintons.
Retire in peace

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Kathryn in Bham — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:47:02 GMT

Domenico -
Why no posts? We have come to expect it from Mark, but you're usually better at posting our comments on your threads!

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Vincent KC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:47:04 GMT

Hillary just can't win for losing. I mean that is two super's down one passed away the other one was blown away so to speak. Of course GF explained it all, as Spitzer would not have gone to a prostitue if Obama had not been black.

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twocanpete — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:47:31 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
Enough with the crybaby apologies, I want to see the Spitzer perp walk.

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Joe, Chi — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:49:42 GMT

Obama will lose the general election, as he should. He has no experience and we know little about him. As a dem, I will not vote if he is our nominee.

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Rob V, Chicago, IL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:50:25 GMT

So now that brings the total number of delegates to 4048. So what happens with a 2024-2024 tie? Get to work figuring it out.

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Opa2 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:52:16 GMT

A prominent democrat was "outed" by this republican administration. Since we do not know the identity of the other eight "Johns" we can only presume that they were prominent republicans or they would have been "outed" at the same time as Spitzer. As for Spitzer, he must be one of the least forgiving persons known to mankind. He has, as far as we know, never cut anybody any slack. He got what he deserved.

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sem, va — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:52:37 GMT

even unrelated issues are working against clinton! so, this means that since super tuesday, clinton has lost 7 superdelegates while obama has gained 47? it is unfortunate for Spitzer, and subsequently for Clinton.

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AG — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:52:50 GMT

Hopefully, Paterson will switch to Obama, thereby depriving Clinton of another delegate.

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More Axe, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:54:36 GMT

What about newly elected Indiana Rep. Andre Carson? I assume he becomes a superdelegate? Has he endorsed?

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GG — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:55:07 GMT

This is still an "enlightening post." As I recall, yesterday all the commenting Obameds [not unlike Cheeseheads] were ASSUMING that Paterson would be voting for Obama based on race. On a day when race is very much front & center thanks to Ferraro [meant as a "lafthanded" compliment to be sure], it goes to show that in this election the "river of race & gender runs both ways"

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Angel — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:58:34 GMT

There is a mistake in Obama's pledge delegate lead -- It's actually 1,398 not 1,394. Easy to calculate by a) looking at the figures below b) by adding the pledged delegates and superdelegates to notice that in order for Obama to be at 1,614 there need no be 4 more delegates. 1,394+216=1,610 / 1,398+216= 1,614!!

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Dirk, Brunswick, Georgia — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:36:51 GMT

Chuck Todd is clearly a lapdog for Obama. He's consantly in touch with the Obama campaign and crunching numbers in Obama's favor.

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AJ, Los Angeles CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:37:32 GMT

For all the Clinton supporters who will not vote for Obama if he wins great...America will go on without you.

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JF SC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:37:57 GMT

Hey interesting note pledged delegates are not required to vote or stand by those who won the state. They can go the other way. I found that interesting and wonder if everyone knew that. Google it and you can see for yourself. It is more of a custom or understood thing but by no means binding.

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Kevin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:37:58 GMT

Hillary's experience is a total FRAUD voters! She never even held a security clearance so it’s impossible to say she was a foreign policy player. She DID NOT have a seat at the table and probably never has even seen the "red phone"!! Take it from someone who holds a clearance...SHE'S A JOKE!!!

Yesterday, her "experience” was debunked by the people who actually did play a key role in the Northern Ireland situation and who won a Nobel Peace Prize for it. She was never at that table either folks.

It also came out that her so-called Somalia peace experience was actually a troop entertainment trip with Sheryl Crow and Sinbad! No role played at all except celebrity status.

NYT reported that the little girl in Hillary's 3 am commercial is almost 18 now and is actually a huge Obama supporter and may be a delegate for him too!

Hillary is a LIAR. We can't respect her candidacy when she’s a completely fake politician wht completely fake supporters like Spitzer out there.

At least Obama stands for better politics, honesty, and unity instead of division. Obama 08.

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Kerry, Toledo, OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:39:03 GMT

"If you want your candidate respected then Respect mine."

this from the woman that said all that Obama has is Farakhan's church? You have a lot of nerve, considering your lack of respect for Senator Obama.

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MiddleTN — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:39:57 GMT

My, My, how will Hillary MONSTER Clinton be able to live in NY having a black governor with her racism.

Keith Olbermann's special comment tonight on Hillary MONSTER Clinton. Be sure your buddy Geraldine watches too!

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Jim Tekcirc, Chicago — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:41:12 GMT

If she will concede that all the votes that were not for her were Obama's then I bet he would go for it. How does that sound?

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Artie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:41:19 GMT

I find it interesting that being called a "monster" is more apalling and Called for HRC to ask for and get the removal of the culprit is more reprehensible than having everything you've worked for be diminished simply becausse of the color of your skin.
I DON"T SUPPORT EITHER candidate...

But I am an African American executive. I deal with this EVERYDAY. It's old, it's tired and it's a pathetic excuse from whites who cannot except the fact that times have changed and we AA's are not going anywhere except up in society. ALl of you speak of of Obama not having any experience. Let's look at facts:

- He's run a campaign without any lobbyist money AND funded by his futture employers...you and me
- He has trailblazed a new way of generating money for political purposes. If it was not successful then HRC would not have copied it.
- He has withstood and is withstanding the barage of hate and race mongering that this entire campaign has evolved into.
-His campaign has drwn millions of new voters to the Democratic Party.
-THe CONSTITUTION dictates the qualifications of a President NOT the people. He IS qualified.
This has shown me that most of you have forgotten about his WHITE heritage...his mother is WHITE. This smacks of the old south philosophy of "if you got one drop o'black blood den you black".

LEt's use the brain God gave us and THINK not REACT. THe Dems were supposed to be the party of inclusion and the defender of the people, but this campaign has brought out the worst in a lot of you. WHether you like it or not, whether you like him or not, he is winning and CAN win in november...why else would Rush Limbaugh tell his supporters to back HRC? Think people, please just think

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:42:12 GMT

Democtatic women everywhere please vote for Hillary.
If Obama wins we are giving the presidency back to the republicans. After Bush do you really want four more of McWar. Obama can't win the general. He has created a racial divide and the media wants to cover it up, until he wins. Then they will have a field day.
Sharon stone (Sent Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:41 PM)

Then if you don't want McWar vote for Obama if he wins. Oh, thats right. You'd rather be spiteful and scornful and vote against Obama because Clinton blew what should have been a lock. She blew it by having a mismanaged crew, tried to run as the inevitable experience candidate in a change year, and let Bubba run his mouth in South Carolina.

You want to bash on Obama for being nothing. But he's held up against the attacks of Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and 2 Presidents (Bill and GW) and is still winning. You also have Chelsea campaigning to get the youth vote. Lets also not forget the name recognition, 8 years of a good Bill Clinton presidency, and a long standing Clinton campaign machine. If she can't win fair with all these advantages, she should pack it in now, and support Obama. And so should her supporters. Sorry about your luck but just as Edwards, Biden, etc didn't win, neither will she.

So, the question is are you going to be mature and vote for the Democrat that gets it, even if its Obama. Or are you going to act like a scornful, spiteful child and vote for McCain because your candidate lost?

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:42:44 GMT

Hey, congrats Angel on the catch and blog mention.

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Jim Tekcirc, Chicago — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:42:54 GMT

If she will concede that all the votes that were not for her were Obama's then I bet he would go for it. How does that sound?

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AJ, Valley Village CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:43:53 GMT

For all the Clinton supporters who will not vote for Obama if he wins great...America will go on without you.

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John — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:44:03 GMT

Never in a million years did I ever think I'd hear anyone say that being black would be an ADVANTAGE to a presidential candidate. Who knew?!!

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David - St Louis — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:44:53 GMT

Has Hillary stated that Spitzer is no longer a national Co-Chair of her campaign? Is he still involved? Will he take on a larger role now that he has the extra time? What about Spitzer and Bill campaigning together?
Has Hillary since Super Tuesday, the original one, every congratulated Obama for any of his wins in a speech or to the media not apress release?

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Natalie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:45:14 GMT

You just couldn't wait to change the math....LOSERS!!

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Nate, Portland, OR — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:45:16 GMT

"Off topic, I know, but we never get anything anymore except info on the candidate's underwear.....I'd just like to point out that the BushCo criminal conspiracy TELLS THE TRUTH if you know how to listen.

Gates said it is "ridiculous" to think that Fallon's leaving will "change policy."

Off course not, you disengenuous right-wing punk! It was policy he quit over! "

Lee in CA do you actually read news or just make it up in your head? Here is a news story from a year ago about no war with Iran if Gates has his say.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17836178/page/2/
It's from MSNBC even surprise surprise. He was part of the Iraq Study Group that supported negotiations with Iran.

This was part of the reason for Fallon leaving. Because people who actually don't read news would react the way you have Lee in CA. Study up actually before speaking you left wing punk.

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jb,omaha,NE — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:46:23 GMT

the reason why we cant afford to have the clintons back to the white house, is the disgrace they will bring to the white house again with all those sex scandals,he cant stop be an infidel, he was doing it since he was a young man and he cant change

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Randy E (SC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:47:12 GMT

I think Fate is throwing the kitchen sink at Hillary. :)

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CRAZYSTUFF, Philadelphia PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:50:10 GMT

I’m a black male, and GF comments don't offend or surprise me much. What she is claiming is very typical of what many white Americans believe: Anytime a black person is recognized in a positive way, it is due only to affirmative action. I have heard this from white people on many occasions. People such as GF seem to believe that whites are fundamentally better than blacks, and a black person being more qualified than a white person is just not unfathomable. Anytime a white person is passed over for a black person, they cry affirmative action. At the same time, they refuse to accept that blacks are passed over for whites as a normal course of business. They refuse to believe that blacks are capable of accomplishing anything great. They pretend to honor great leaders such as MLK and the like, but deep down don’t really think much of them.

Its interesting how people like GF will be the first to accuse blacks of playing the race card, but completely ignore that it is in fact them who are playing the race card -- complaining that Hillary is losing only because she is white.

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No More Drama, PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:50:19 GMT

I think that it's time that we have change. I really want Obama to win the primaries and feel that he would do the better job. However, if Hillary somehow wins the nomination. (Stranger things have happened) my first instinct would be to not support her and abstain from voting. However, after talking with other Obamama supporters, we agree that she is the lesser of two evils. After all, they do have similar views (as much as they both deny it.) They both have similar years of experience and accomplishments. (if you don't count being the first lady as experience). They will both revamp the health system or start to do that. I don't think that it would be productive for them to work together. Maybe at first, but Hilary has went too far in her attacks, and It would be phony. I think that if republicans in PA vote in the elections as Rush Limbaugh says, they should for Hilary, so that she would be an easy target that they are in for a rude surprise. The polls have been wrong before. If Hilary wins, they will always ask themselves what if it was against Barack, maybe I lost it for McCain. Hilary will get all of Baracks votes plus her own. Once the anger subsides. If they vote for Barack because they think that he would be an easier candidate because he is black then they are always going to wonder, would the majority of blacks and hispanics, and other minorities, teachers of all races, (Baracks mom was a teacher) extremely fed up middle income people mid aged people, rich intelligent people, 18 years fresh out of high school who feel they can make a difference, have turned out. It's best they stay out of the race, less they have a guilty conscious. The polls have been wrong before. The superdelegates are being very smart in waiting or changing back and forth. Florida and Michigan broke the rule and thus should accept their fate. If an NFL coach messes up for his team then the whole team may suffer the result by losing draft choices in the future. If an NCAA coach cheats on recruiting, the whole team may be banned from post season play or scholarships for a while. It's sad but sometimes many must suffer bacause of a fool. Such is the case for Florida and Michigan. The only exceptions possible, caucuses will not be approved by Clinton. Obama will not approve votes where she won since he did not get a chance to recruit the first time. The popular vote will win. with the super delegates. If not, this entire process was in vain and a helluva lot of money was wasted on both candidates. I must say I'm sick of the drama from both sides, but I guess that's politics.

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Perry, NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:50:29 GMT

"*** UPDATE *** Pledged total has been corrected to reflect 1,398 for Obama. 1,394 was the total before the full Mississippi totals were factored in."

Didn't you say the Miss. delegate numbers were 19-14? 5 more Miss. delegates for Obama than Clinton. So why is the new difference only 4 more than the old difference?

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Think, Philadelphia PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:51:05 GMT

I wonder if black people are voting for Obama or against Hillary. At the same time, I also wonder how many whites are voting for Hillary as a vote against a black man.

What is racist anyway?

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Shtuey — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:53:59 GMT

If this primary season has proven anything it's that we need to reform the process. Campaigning should not be allowed until the beginning of the election year. It should last 6 months, with a national primary in June.

The top two candidates from each party would then be invited to attend their party's convention. Instead of delegates voting, there will be an American Gladiator style competition that will consist of four parts:

1) A current events quiz a la "Wait wait don't tell me."

2) Feats of strength

3) A game of Risk

4) A spelling bee

And another thing; if I had a nickel for every incorrectly spelled word on this blog I would buy NBC, reassign Chris Matthews and his cast of idiots to custodial positions, and replace them with wombat anchors.

And as long as I'm ranting, why don't you Obamamites stop blathering about the delegate count. You obviously didn't get the memo that the delegate count is wholly and entirely irrelevant now. Neither candidate will get the 2,023 delegates needed to secure the nomination (the number will be higher once Florida and Michigan resolve their retarded primary issues).

The only number that's going to matter in August is the popular vote. But with any luck space aliens will invade and conquer earth rendering this steaming cow turd election cycle moot. I don't think I can take much more.

STOP THE INSANITY!!!!

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Mike, Hopkinton, MA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:54:16 GMT

Mississippi Republicans voted for Hillary 3-to-1. They are not voting for her because they prefer her over Obama, they are voting for her because they feel she is more beatable in a general election than is Obama.

This along with Hillary's "endorsement" of Sen. McCain over Sen. Obama is all we need to know to realize all Hillary is doing is helping the Republicans at the Democrats expense.

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Bill Rochester NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:54:27 GMT

CA in Tuscaloosa: It is all over but the crying. The crocodile tears of Hillary Clinton that is. Hillary is hanging on like captain Ahab in her obsessive quest
for the presidency that is slipping through her grasp.
She refuses to recognize this reality. Ergo her campaign will just go lower and lower and filthier too.
The Clinton campaign is proof that denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
I think that if she can't have the nomination she'll do her utmost to torpedo Obama in the fall. She's willing to subject the nation to a McCain Presidency in order to enhance her chances in 2012.

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Jenny, Rio Vista, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:54:55 GMT

To the person pretending to be Sharon Stone. I don't vote for someone just because she is a woman. I am a 58yr old white woman and I am ashamed at the way Clinton has used women to further her power hungry ambition. Yes, I am angry but I am angry at her.

To all women who think for themselves and are smart and intelligent: Thank you for continuing to support Barack Obama.

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jac13 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:55:01 GMT

I've said this before, but it bears repeating. I have three words for the people who say they'll vote for McCain if Hillary/Barack (choose one; both sides are saying this)is the nominee:

1. Iraq

2. Roberts

3. Alito

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Bull the Dog — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:57:17 GMT

Chuck Todd,
Allow me to express my views on Geraldine's use of sexism and racism in her criticism of Obama. Normally, I respect others' opinion of any sort.
When I read Geraldine's statements on Obama's race and her false claim of victimization, I wondered aloud whether she has ever studied history.
Does she realize that Sept. 11, 2001, isn't necessarily the worst terrorist attack in America and that lynchings of over 3,400 black Americans and more than 1,200 of their white allies collectively constitutes the worst terrorist attack in America? She must understand that if she wants to play the gender card against Obama by labeling Obama or any of his supporters "sexist," she is rekindling memories of the 19th and early 20th centuries in American history, in which black men were tortured and even killed/lynched merely for disrespecting white women. And if she thinks that sexism is given too much attention over racism, she must have forgotten the horrific history in which black Americans (and I am a white man) suffered and died at the hands of white men and their brainwashed white women. So, Geraldine needs to be careful, as the politics of race only helps to rekindle memories of African Americans' past Holocaust-like (albeit much small in scope than the 6 million Jews killed) sufferings in the name of group superiority and even Christianity, the same ways the Nazis justified killings of innocent human beings.
Of course, sexism is an ongoing problem in almost all human cultures, not just America. If Geraldine believes she is a victim of sexism at the hands of Obama or his supporters, she must truthfully demonstrate that without leveling absurd allegations and playing the race card in the effort to help Clinton. She needs to be reminded that an overwhelming majority of blacks are supporting Obama because they were reminded of their history and disenchanted by Bill and Hillary's race gamemanship and the use of racially charged codes known to African-American community that has suffered for so long under slavery and the Jim Crow years (the only reason I am able to come up with to explain why whites in some states are preferring Clinton even though they are not the victims of slavery and Jim Crow are continuing bigotry and ignorance).
Geraldine must also realize that young people are supporting Obama because they are armed with facts about the history of our nation and are rejecting a culture of bigotry and ignorance displayed by their seniors. Of course, there are young people who have been instilled with the values of their ignorjant and bigoted parents and lack of an objective education.

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Bill Rochester NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:59:04 GMT

To all you Clinton supporters.
What Hillary Clinton is offering the nation as "solutions" are the Band-Aids prescribed by the DLC when the nation really needs sutures.
Her claims of "experience" are specious to say the least. She really is running a Eddie Haskell campaign
and, just like June Cleaver, you can't see it.

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Sybil Rodham Huckabee Clinton — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:00:08 GMT

Hillary HAS to win every upcoming contest by 64% to get the nom. Ain't gonna happen, sorry to the Clinton Kool-aid drinkers, them's the facts. Guess Hillary took the same math class as Huckabee. Doesn't matter how much she whines and carries on, she's toast. So much for being a strong woman, more like a professional victim. Shame on you Hillary Clinton, you are a disgrace!

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kevin — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:02:59 GMT

Geraldine was right Obama is only where he is because of his race and the media lovefest he has gotten. He will never win in November- The liberal media will have there day when McCain beats him and they can continue to bash Hillary and blame her for his demise

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JR — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:04:08 GMT

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/2/20/201332/807/36/458633<hr

I'm not into names and all that, so for HRC fans attempting to dismantle Obama, check their records as laid out on this site and tell me what you think...

Just trying to even the playing field on this "experience/record" thing...

If anyone from the Clinton camp has a FACTUAL response to this article I'd love to hear it...not just the regular blasting that goes on in these posts I read of "too young, too dumb, too whatever"

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Parlino, Amelia Island, Florida — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:06:24 GMT

I'm an independent. I've voted for Dems and Reps. This election I hope Obama wins nomination for Dems. I would vote for him over McBush. We can use some fresh air in DC. My only fear is some crackhead racist will attempt to assasinate him if he does win. America's standing in the world would definitely rise if Barack becomes President.

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Janet — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:08:32 GMT

Chris Matthews interviewing Barack Obama = teenage girls at a Jonas Brothers concert

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Barbara C., Fort Lauderdale, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:11:23 GMT

And what a Delegate he was....!!

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Maggie Nash, VT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:12:12 GMT

who made Hillary Clinton GOD??? She is dividing the democratic party and giving McCain the presidency. Does she not see what she is doing?????? Does she want this presidency so bad that she is willing to give it to McCain??? Reality is certainly escaping this woman!!!!!

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Deborah Greenlawn, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:13:27 GMT

I know Eliot Spitzer has a lot on his plate right
now other than the presidential election, but being disgraced and not being Governor anymore, does that
automatically remove him from being a superdelegate?
Bill Clinton's not employed at the moment and he's a
super...something.

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Bill Rochester NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:14:45 GMT

Hey all you Clintonistas I have some bad news for you.
Barack Obama wins Texas! It's now official.
I guess the support she got from Fat Rush Limbaugh's dittoheads wasn't enough to overcome the pasting she took at the caucuses.
Give it up already. hillary Clinton should quit now while she still has a little (extremely little) class and dignity left.

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TKD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:15:20 GMT

If you want me to respect Hillary, she needs to stop saying crazy things about how the Florida and Michigan primaries were "fair" and should be counted. Let's be clear. These were Stalinist primaries in which candidates were not permitted to campaign. In Michigan, her leading opponent was not even listed on the ballot. If that's her idea of "fair," she gets neither my respect nor my vote.

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Patrick Casey.Salt Lake City,UT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:15:45 GMT

Help me understand the logic of many of the posters, Chuck Todd, and the "liberal media" When should Hillary have dropped out? When she was ten delagates behind? 50? 100? The media all knew she was going to lose NH, they were all sure she would lose CA, She was going to get spanked in TX, but as hard as the media tried she did not lose. Now with that wonderful record of predictions, you are asking us to trust you again? Sorry, but I think I will wait till the voters speak, and if in the end they choose Obama, I unlike the Clinton haters and the "liberal media" will support him 100%,

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Chris Penn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:17:14 GMT

Lets do some more digging on Obama and me thinks we will find more proof of a gay prostitution situation, along with crack cocaine use. The swiftboaters will find it if the Clintons don't first. This guy is a fraud!!!

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Irving Washington, Ky — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:18:56 GMT

Does msnbc's popular vote tally include all the caucus states? My understanding is that some caucus states have not released official raw turnout numbers, but rather only state delegate totals. If not included, how will popular vote tallies be estimated from these caucus states? It seems that popular vote may be the only measure by which Clinton can possibly catch Obama. Yet there is wide variation in the margin currently reported--700K to 1 million plus--depending on the different methods of counting. Also, how will the Texas caucus numbers be counted? The more inclusive popular vote totals increase Obama's lead, and make Clinton's chances of catching him in the popular vote almost as improbable as with pledged delegates (even if you include the FL and MI counts as they stand). I have not seen any of the major networks "show the math" on these estimates. This is a task, no doubt, that only Chuck Todd can handle. Thanks.

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Maggie Nash, VT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:19:56 GMT

Hillary has no experience either. She is dividing the democratic party and giving McCain the presidency. Does she not see what she is doing?????? Does she want this presidency so bad that she is willing to give it to McCain??? Reality is certainly escaping this woman!!!!!

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SDunn, Washington, DC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:21:57 GMT

Interesting Joe that you brought that up, but believe me there are many people that will not vote for Hillary if she's our nominee. Your candidate will lose the election. Republicans will come out in droves to vote against her and then she has a trial coming up in October. That definitely wouldn't help her. Believe me all the stuff that she's involved in will come up at that time. We're doomed if she's our nominee.

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Sarah Pt st Lucie FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:26:31 GMT

CHUCK - RICHMOND SAYS "It's fitting that Clinton lost a superdelegate in this mess. After all, a Clinton supporter got caught in a Clintonian sex scandal. Good thing for Hillary that Bill wasn't caught in this as well! "

DOES THIS SHOW THE MENTALITY OF THIS OBAMA SUPPORTER? WOW - I CAN'T EVEN STOOP LOW ENOUGH TO RESPOND TO THIS TRIPE! I THINK WE HAVE SOME JUNIOR HIGH KIDS IN ON THESE BLOGS.

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GM,MN — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:27:14 GMT

I have a question that this article brought up.

IF Hillary loses a Super Delegate....couldn't that mean that there technically could be a tie at the end of this whole process...since there were supposed to be a odd total number of delegates to make it so someone could win by one vote (hence reach 2025 and you win, now doesn't this change that?????)

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Nelson, S H,Va. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:29:14 GMT

We are in it deep people, neck deep! Some more math would show that for 8 years my savings has declined almost non exsisting, my paycheck has not increased, yet the money going out of it has doubled. For 8 years i have taken 2 steps forward and 3 steps back. I am a 45 y/o WHITE MALE, SOUTHERN BORN AND SOUTHERN BRED yet I have voted republican all my life (for the exception of BILL CLINTON).McCain had my vote until the past couple of weeks,Hillary was only breifly considered due to the fact I voted for Bill.Obama on the other hand has sparked an interest with me and alot of my friends as well and I must admit I have lost some friends for the mere mention of Obamas name. Good ole southern boys!! Maybe the so called inexperiance could way heavily on Americas vote when it comes to Obama but needless to say his race as well!! I'll put my money on Barack Obama I'd rather have money being pissed away on someone in this country than wasted on someone in another, for whom could care less either way!!! and to also add I couldn't give a fat damn if he were olive in color. GOOD LUCK oBAMA AND CONTINUE YOUR GOD GIVEN AMERICAN RIGHT!!

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Expelliarmus, OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:03 GMT

I'm already getting my bumper sticker ready if worse comes to worse:

"Don't Blame Me; I voted for Obama."

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Ursula, NY, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:30:19 GMT

In Clinton's argument to resolve the FL/MI issue, she urges Obama to join her in making this "NON-PARTISAN" solution come about. Did she forget they're in the same party?

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Stephanie NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:31:37 GMT

Obama supporters are still not talking about how he is superior on issues of healthcare, economics, energy or national security. Probably because he is not. His healthcare plan does not cover everyone. Go read his plan and compare to Clinton's. Which one would you want? The mortgage crisis? Compare Clinton's detailed plan against his. She advocates a 5 years freeze on adjustable mortgage rates. Energy? Obama still doesn't do as much as she does regarding biofuels and caps to protect the environment. If this race was on issues, she would win hands-down!

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Yes We Can — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:31:56 GMT

CHICAGO—Citing his judgment and ability to lead, admirals and generals from the United States Army, Navy and Air Force that together have served under the last nine Commanders-in-Chief today announced their endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for president.

In offering their endorsement, the generals and admirals recognized Obama’s judgment to oppose the war in Iraq before it began, his respect for the Constitution and rule of law, his leadership on behalf of America’s servicemen and women and his ability to conduct the diplomacy necessary to restore America’s standing in the world.

"Those of us who have served, worn the cloth of our nation, and gone into harm's way know that to be successful we must have the strongest sense of trust in our Commander in Chief. We must be confident that he or she has listened to the best possible advice, that he or she has garnered the best possible information from all possible sources, that he or she has analyzed and weighed all the possible consequences and outcomes, and that he or she has made the decision to exert military force as a last possible resort,” said Admiral (Ret.) Robert “William” Williamson (USN). “Of this I am certain: Senator Obama will do all of those things and much more to ensure the safety and f reedom of our citizens, our allies, and coalition partners. He has all the great qualities and attributes required to carry out the most difficult duties of the Presidency.

“I spent a career involved in coalition warfare, and I am keenly aware of the importance of working with allies,” said Brigadier General (Ret.) James Smith (USAF). “Senator Obama brings a powerful approach to dealing with national security challenges by truly leveraging multinational relationships. He brings a new face of America to the rest of the world."

“Senator Obama has a profound, even scholarly knowledge of our Constitution and he has the deepest respect for the rule of law. As a career naval officer, I trust his judgment, his temperament, and his ability to analyze complex international situations and relationships and to make military decisions that are in the best long term interests of the United States,” said Admiral (Ret.) Don Guter (USN). “It will take the powerful leadership of Senator Obama to forge the consensus we need to right our ship of state, restore our honorable place in the world, and secure the safety of our nation."

“As a child of the Greatest Generation I learned that the attraction, glory and resilience of America come from the principle of “We the People.” In my four decades in the national security arena I developed an increasing appreciation for the intent and expectations of this principle, particularly in terms of the Common Defense and Domestic Tranquility,” said Brigadier General (Ret.) David McGinnis (ARNG). “In recent years, enticed to believe that these roles belonged to a chosen elite, each of us have paid an increasing price in loss of power, liberties, and national treasure. Today, by every measure, our current strategic situation is not good. It is from that perspective I believe only Senator Obama offers us the opportunity to reclaim our Republic, restore our national dignity and ensure our overall security. I salute his leadership, embrace his candidacy, and commend his courage.”

Obama is the grandson of a soldier who marched in Patton’s Army. Throughout his career, he has exercised the judgment and leadership required of a Commander-in-Chief. In 2002, he opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning, cautioning that it could lead to "an occupation of undetermined length, with undetermined costs and undetermined consequences” at a time when conventional Washington was lining up for war. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he has worked across the aisle to secure the world’s most dangerous weapons and as a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, he has compiled a record of standing up for America’s troops and veterans, leading a bipartisan effort to improve care for injured troops, passing laws to fight homelessness among veterans, and increase screening for Traumatic Brain Injury. Over the course of the last year, Obama has unveiled a comprehensive national security agenda that includes detailed plans to secure America from the threat of terrorism, responsibly end the war in Iraq and renew American diplomacy to restore our standing in the world.

The following admirals and generals endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president:

Brigadier General Larry Gillespie. Gillespie has led a distinguished 33-year career with the U.S. Army. He served as the Assistant Deputy Commanding General, (ARNG) Army Material Command. He is a recognized authority in many of the technical challenges and solutions associated with Homeland Security and National Defense. As a civilian, General Gillespie has held a series of increasingly important positions with the Air Transport Association, Hughes Aircraft Company, Raytheon Systems Company, NCI, Hampton University, and Eagle Force Association.

Major General Scott Gration (USAF-Ret). General Gration is a retired two-star general and was the Director of Strategy, Policy, and Assessments of the United States European Command in Germany. General Gration was raised in Africa and entered the Air Force in 1974 through the Air Force ROTC program at Rutgers University. He served as a White House Fellow, operations group commander and two-time wing commander. The general served as Director of Regional Affairs in the Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs. General Gration served as the Commander of Task Force West during Operation Iraqi F reedom. His aerial combat experience includes almost a thousand hours of combat time with 274 combat missions over Iraq.

Admiral Don Guter. Admiral Guter served in the U.S. Navy for 32 years, concluding his career as the Navy’s Judge Advocate General from 2000 to 2002. Admiral Guter currently serves as the Dean of Duquesne University Law School in Pittsburgh, PA. He also is executive director of the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation.

Brigadier General David “Dave” McGinnis. General McGinnis was the Chief of Staff of the National Guard Association of the U.S. McGinnis served as director of strategic plans and analysis for the Honorable Deborah R. Lee, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. He served two tours in Vietnam before leaving the active Army in 1972 and joining the New York National Guard that same year. In 1990, he became branch chief of the force management division at National Guard Bureau (NGB) in Washington. Subsequent assignments included Deputy Chief from 1991-92 and Director from 1992-1993.

General Merrill “Tony” McPeak. General McPeak is a retired four star general and served as Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Storm. McPeak entered the Air Force in 1957 and was appointed Chief of Staff in 1990, holding that office until his retirement in1994. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Gulf War, McPeak served as a top wartime advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council. General McPeak is the recipient of the Silver Star, Distinguished Service Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a fighter pilot and flew over 300 combat missions in Vietnam.

Admiral John B. Nathman. During his thirty-seven year career with the U.S. Navy, Admiral Nathman held a variety of positions in naval air and sea-based operations, finishing his service as Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, Admiral Nathman became a naval aviator, ultimately serving as an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School. In 1971, Admiral Nathman earned a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Systems Engineering from the University of West Florida. He attained Flag rank in 1994 and served in a number of command positions, including with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, Naval Air Forces, and U.S. Fleet Forces. Admiral Nathman also served as the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

Major General Hugh Robinson. A West Point graduate, Robinson was promoted to brigadier general and became the Corps of Engineers’first African American general officer. He served as deputy director of Civil Works, and in 1980 assumed command of the Southwestern Division, a position he held until his retirement in 1983 as a major general. In 1965, he was appointed as military aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Robinson was the first African American to serve in that position and held the appointment throughout the remainder of Johnson’s presidency.

Brigadier General James Smith. Smith retired from the U.S. Air Force as a brigadier general and served as Commander, Joint Warfighting Center, U.S. Joint Forces Command, Joint Training Analysis and Simulation Center. He was responsible for managing the joint force exercise and training development program and the modeling, simulation and deploying of solutions that demonstrated high probability of operational success. His previous assignments included Commander, 18th Wing; Vice Director for Operations, Headquarters North American Aerospace Defense Command; Commander, 325th Operations Group; and CSAF Chair, National War College.

Admiral Robert “Willie” Williamson (USN-Ret Rear Admiral). Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Williamson served as military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and Director, Office of Program Appraisal. He was the senior military advisor on the Secretary of the Navy staff. Williamson commanded the aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz, during Desert Storm, and his last operational assignment was Commander, Carrier Group Two, (John F. Kennedy Battle Group), Deploying to the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas in support of allied operations in Bosnia.

Major General Ralph Wooten. Wooten is a former Commanding General of the Army’s Chemical Arsenal. His civilian corporate career includes Management of large material management and control of multi-million Department of Defense programs. He served 31 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Commanding General. During his military career he crafted strategic vision, formulated operations plans, developed investment strategies, controlled facilities and equipment, executed multi-million dollar budgets, and provided leadership, direction and advocacy to human resources numbered in the thousands, and corporate management to major military installations. He is currently the Executive Vice President of Management Systems, Inc.

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Sharon stone — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:31:59 GMT

This blog is getting slower everyday. Post are only getting updated about three or four times a day. After they drop just a few spaces they are totally ignored.

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Tom Simek Bennington, VT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:33:00 GMT

Doesn't Hillary understand that by now insisting that the the earlier votes in FLA and Michigan count when she previously agreed not to count them makes it impossible for anyone in congress or in a foreign to trust her word? How is she ever going to lead? The Clintons are dishonest brokers and their constant "spining reality" ("Depends on what the definision of 'is' 'is'")reinforces their dupicitous reputation. Enough already.

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Stephanie NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:36:41 GMT

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Will — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:36:47 GMT

Open message for Obama, and my opinion of the news of the past 24 hours

Go Obama, go!!! Do not listen to those hateful, bitter, burned out old hags that are surrogates for Hillary, like that hideous Geraldine Ferraro. What a racist old bag she is showing herself to be. She has a track record as a racist so this is to be expected.

Outrageous what she said (and continues to say), and HRC did NOT fire her from her campaign which means that Hillary WANTS her stirring up race to win white racist votes in Pennsylvania (actions speak louder than words baby, every time). The Clintons are truely disgusting.

Hillary is qualified to be elected dog-catcher in some two-dot town in Arkansas, and even that is a stretch. And I would not even vote for her for that. She probably mistreats animals, too.

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Finnega, Portland Oregon — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:36:53 GMT

This question needs to be asked over and over and over again by the press:

"Hillary - assuming you win the rest of the states by a 20 point margin, and assuming we just went ahead and seated Michigan and Florida as is - you still would not catch Obama in the delegate or popular vote total. How do you see yourself winning this race?"

She cant answer that cause the truth is "Stealing it with the Supers".

Forget stupid has been Ferraro - I want to see her asked the important question.

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Megan, Atlanta — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:42:05 GMT

Obama is not going to lose the general election for Democrats -- he polls equally as well as Hillary against McCain, largely because he pulls in more independents and Republicans than she does, while she pulls in more rank-and-file Democrats. After almost eight years of divisive partisan politics, I'd rather have a president who appeals to a wide swathe of voters instead of the old-school members of a single party. HRC has no chance at all due to her shrill, humorless nature and her failure to adapt to the political times. Instead of saying Nobama, I think I'll say GOBAMA!

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Jamaal, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:42:16 GMT

Here's the letter I sent to http://www.hillaryclinton.com/help/contact/

Dear Clinton Campaign,

The folks from the great state of Florida wholeheartedly support your decision to re-do a Florida Primary.

We were robbed of being able to flex our democratic rights as voters and applaud your push to not disenfranchise us.

Plus we totally missed out on seeing Barack in person and having the pleasure of voting for him over such a dishonest, classless campaign such as yours.

Thanks again!

Jamaal

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david hunter Bend, OR — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:43:56 GMT

Howard Dean,

After the last two days its become clear the the race for the nomination is turning into a race war. In each contest Barack Obama’s percentages of the African American vote has gone up to where in Mississippi it topped 90%. I don’t believe like some would suggest that the party will come together once one of the candidates wins. This race baiting is not about the issues, but is a emotional attack toward a group of people that have faithfully supported this party in every election. This will destroy the party.

I would like to know where the leaders of the Democratic Party are when we’re watching the party being destroyed. Where are you, Al Gore and the Super Delegates when it matters? Missing in action?

Here’s a list where the leadership could have made a difference.

1. Bill Clintons playing the race card in Iowa and South Carolina.
2. Geraldine Ferraro’s racially charged comments on black vs white. Why did you and other leaders not condemn those remarks immediately? Why wasn’t she removed from her post in the Clinton campaign immediately? There is no excuse for those remarks.
3. Then there is the ”as far as I know he’s not a muslim” remark from Senator Clinton.
4. The photo of Senator Obama in tribal dress that was leaked to the press.

This leads me to think that there is no leadership in the Democratic Party or they’re missing a moral compass.

I believe the Clinton campaign has decided since they can’t have enough of the African American vote that they will drive a wedge between black and white Americans. I now have come to believe they would destroy the party for their own personal gain. Shame on us for sitting by and watching the politics of self destruction play out before us.

Six more weeks of this.

Why don’t the Super Delegates take charge and back the candidate of their choice. No, it’s way to easy to sit by and see which way the wind is blowing. That wind is going to blow John McCain right into the White House.

Shame on us.

David Hunter
A 64 yr old white guy from Oregon.

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Chris Penn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:46:40 GMT

Yet another male politician screwing( pun intended) things up. Obama will too, if he already hasn't. We just don't know him yet...its still early. Typical male. Start wars, screw prostitutes, ruin other peoples life, try and solicit underage females for sex over the internet. And we are going to nominate yet another moron in Obama. Figures. Dems get what they deserve. I won't be part of it this election.

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Erik, MO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:50:06 GMT

More than 60% of Clinton supporters don't want to vote for Obama or want him as her VP(if she wins the nom). Obama can't even bring democrats together, and he's going to get the republicans to embrace his ideas?
There is no proof whatsoever that he has ever brought people from both parties together on a consistent basis. In fact, Hillary has done more in that regard in the Senate.
Everyone talks about unity, and we know what happened when Bush got elected! THe basic agenda of Dems and Reps are different, so dream all you want, reality will quickly set in.

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Denise, Knoxville, Iowa — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:52:40 GMT

The time has come for Democrats to begin looking at the bigger picture here! Do we want to win in November or are we, the Democratic party, going to sit back and allow 2 very good cadidates to tear each other apart for the benefit of the Republicans. Now is the time for one candidate to step aside for the good of the party and not for self indulgent glory. We need to look to the future and not live in the now. Step aside Hillary and give your support to Obama and begin to turn your tactics, techinques and the kitchen sink in the right direction. Lets win this thing in 2008!

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KHR, Vancouver, BC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:55:42 GMT

Good post Mark. Sadly, people seem to be such partisans that it’s affecting their ability to think clearly or even add. Clinton has ZERO chance of catching Obama in states won and pledged delegates. She has a chance of catching him in the popular vote but that will probably be difficult unless she crushes him in PA, FL and MI; not likely. Perhaps PA voters will put the final nail in the coffin and then the Dems will have time to "heal". Older white women seem to be REALLY taken aback that their girl has lost and seem to be following Clinton's lead that if she can't win, then it's best that McCain does and that it's all Obama's fault. Too funny. Hopefully they will get over their rage/anguish in time to realize that ANY Democrat is better than having another 4 years of Republican rule.

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Gary, OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:56:36 GMT

Chuck Todd seems a lot more reasonable & balanced nowadays(hope it lasts). Its ok to support Obama at MSNBC(duh!), but make sure both sides are represented equally since thats the right thing to do.
After the MS primaries, MSNBC shows how blacks voted in the primary, but never showed how the whites voted?
I saw Norah's anlysis of the exit polls, but gimme a freaking break...you show the % of black vote on the "screen" and only mention offhand how the white vote went.
Co-incidence? sure, why not. MSNBC is turning into another FoxNews, yeah...co-incidence!

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:58:38 GMT

Margins of Victory:

Obama: 82%, 63%, 52%, 51%, 49%, 48%, 37%, 36%, 35%, 35%, 34%, 34%, 32%, 29%, 28%, 24%, 24%, 23%, 23%, 21%, 20%, 19%, 18%, 17%, 14%, 12%, 11%, 9%, 4%, 1%

Clinton: 43%, 24%, 18%, 17%, 15%, 15%, 13%, 10%, 10%, 9%, 9%, 6%, 4%, 3%, 1%

Obama Average Margin of Victory: 30%
Clinton Average Margin of Victory: 13%

Her "big states" arguement is weak at best. She has won most of the big states by a much smaller margin than nearly all of his wins. While he may not have won the "big states" that Hillary thinks are important (he won Illinois, Missouri, and Texas), he was competative in all of them. Where as she got blown out in a vast majority of states across the country, including more Primaries than her.

But of course she'd rather take down the entire party than admit defeat.

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lLaura Elwin, Sammamish WA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:59:26 GMT

ONCE AGAIN, Taken out of context comments are front and center. Geraldine Ferroaro's statement being thrown out as racist, followed her talking about her being run as a Vice Presidential condidate was because she was a "woman" and she did not say Obama was a presidentail candidate "only" because of being an African American. SHE DID NOT USE THE WORD "ONLY". WHY IS EVERY STATEMENT TURNED INTO A RACIAL COMMENT? THIS IS WHAT SHOULD BE BEING DISCUSSED. When Barack Obama was in the debate with Hillary Clinton and John Edwards, he sat on TV and said, "We have a woman candidate, an African/American, and (pause)... John."
WHY DIDN'T HE JUST SAY "On stage we have a woman and two men"? OBAMA HIMSELF HAS BEEN RUNNING ON HIS RACE AND MY QUESTION IS WHY IS THAT AN INSULT TO HIM? OBAMA calls Ferraro's comment "slice and dice politics", yet what he said was slice and dice and really sliced John Edwards off the stage.
When 92 percent of the black population voted for him yesterday, isn't he proud that he has captured the votes of black Americans in these big numbers.

ROLAN MARTIN SAID "NO ONE HAS EVER SAID THAT SHE (HILLARY) HAD A ROLLING START BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN." OH REALLY, THAT HAS BEEN SAID MANY TIMES AND BY MSNBC'S OWN CHRIS MATTHEWS WHO CHEAPLY STATED THAT HILLARY WAS ABLE TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF HER HUSBAND'S PHILANDERING. All Chris Matthews did was offer a weak apology. IF PEOPLE DON'T SEE THE DOUBLE STANDARD HERE AND HOW THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN MAKES A BIG DEAL ABOUT EVERYTHING SAID INTO A BIG RACE ISSUE,WE ARE REALLY IN BIG TROUBLE. THIS IS WHAT IS DIVIDIDNG OUR COUNTRY. STOP BLAMING CLINTON. MICHELLE OBAMA USES RACE IN EVERY STUMP SPEECH SHE GIVES.
SHE IS THE ONE WHO PUT FRONT AND CENTER THE "THEY SAY HE IS TOO BLACK, NOT BLACK ENOUGH....". Obama might have heard that in his Illionis sentate run, but until Michelle used in in this election, that was not being said by anyone. AGAIN, IF WE CRITIZE OBAMA ARE WE GOING TO BE CALLED RACISTS? FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS WE WERE CALLED UNPATRIOTIC IF WE CRITIZED GEORGE W. BUSH. ARE WE ALL TO JUST KEEP OUR MOUTHS SHUT IF WE DISAGREE WITH OBAMA? DO WE WANT THIS IN AMERICAN POLITICS AND IN EVERY DAY LIFFE IN AMERICA.ISN'T OBAMA PROUD OF HIS RACE, HIS NAME AND ALL AMERICANS OF EVERY RACE AND RELIGION,THEN HE MUST DO SOME SOUL SEARCHING ABOUT WHAT HE REPRESENTS AND WHAT HE IS TELLING AMERICANS. HE ALSO MUST ANSWER QUESTIONS SO THAT WE TRULY KNOW MORE ABOUT WHO HE IS. HE MUST STOP PLAYING THE BLAME GAME AND GIVE US EXAMPLES OF WHY HE CLAIMS TO HAVE THE GOOD JUDGMENT TO LEAD OUR CONTRY. SO FAR HE IS DEFENDING HIS RECORD BY ATTACKING HILLARY'S RECORD.
THIS DOES NOT WORK.

GOV. SPITZER WAS ONCE NAMED TIME MAGAZINE'S "CRUSADER OF THE YEAR"....CRUSADING AGAINST SHADY CORPORATE PRACTICES.

OBAMA CLAIMS HE WILL CHANGE HOW BUSINESS IS DONE IN WASHINGTON AND CHANGE AMERICA AND THE WORLD.

OH HOW EASILY WE ARE LEAD TO BELIEVE PROMISES FROM
PEOPLE WHO WE THINK WE KNOW AND ARE WILLING TO NOT ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS BEFORE GIVING THEM THE POWER THEY SEEK OVER US. MICHELLE OBAMA SAYS THAT WE ARE A NATION OF CYNICS AND SLOTHS. I THINK THAT WE ARE A NATION OF FOOLS.

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Live Free or Die, NH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:01:37 GMT

How can say that the primaries in Fl and MI were fair and should count when so many people stayed home and didn't vote because they were told that their votes wouldn't count?
The rules were very clear about this, yet the states held their primaries anyway. Holding primaries that would not count, but implying that they would, seems to me to be a clear and obvious deception. So what, about the record turn-out! How many more would have voted if they were't told that their votes wouldn't count? How, then, in all fairness, can anyone suggest that those votes in FL and MI accurately reflect the voters'/non-voters' choices, and should be accepted as-is? The fact that H. Clinton suggests that these votes should be counted as-is (her 1st choice) speaks directly to her sense of what is fair, correct, truthful, and honest.

Of course it is a monumental disservice to the voters in MI and FL, that their votes won't be counted, but understanding WHO CAUSED THIS DISSERVICE to occur is important in determining what to do about it. It was the state governments and parties that broke the rules and caused this to happen. That's where to lay the blame. THE PEOPLE OF FL AND MI NEED TO REALIZE THAT THEIR OWN ELECTED OFFICIALS CAUSED THIS DEBACLE. THEY DISENFRANCHISED THEIR OWN PEOPLE!!! WHAT KIND PEOPLE DID THEY ELECT WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING TO THEIR OWN PEOPLE. These elected officials should be held accountable during their next election cycles.

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Raj NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:24:03 GMT

I think I have reached the point of losing interest. 6 more weeks of this...common. Chose a nominee, and stop with the whole MI/FL re-vote hanging chad non sense. For us Republicans Obama is a breathe of fresh air, he may not win but he has solidified his place. He is a real candidate, black or white doesn't matter. Now HRC, I just don't like her. I mean she is living off her husbands name. How can she not win the democratic nomination, plain and simple...people are tired of the same old crap! We saw this with Bush in 2000, it wasn't Bush who beat Gore. It was Bore that beat Gore! She needs to stop, and unify the party. Else there will be an entire generation who will turn the Rep party.

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Annemarie, Sequim, WA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:25:50 GMT

I agree with some who beg to ask, what is going on here? IF the rest of the primaries and delegates were divided 50/50, highly unlikely, (including FL and MI, who should NOT count and those voters should take thier frustrations out on their Govenors and Senators, not the DNC!), Hilary is NOT going to win. In fact it means that Obama will have the lead in delegates BEFORE the convention and make the Superdelegates irrelavent!

It is done. THAT simple...unless the Clinton campaign STEALS it!

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:31:22 GMT

Let see if this gets posted:

STAND UP PROUD PEOPLE DO NOT VOTE FOR HRC IF SHE WINS THE NOMINATION BY CHEATING.

What HRC fail to understand is that if she wins by cheating that not will she not only lose the white house, it is that she will lose to a republican because no ONE Africa American will vote for her.

That said she needs to clean up her act and her campaign.

She can not win the white house without the votes of the African American Denocrats.

Let her think about that for a moment.

It is obsurd that she would even think that they would vote for her, as she plays dirty and she owes too many people, tryhing to sway them by stating that yiu may get both if you vote for her.LOL!!!

Yes she will dig up dirt on the superdelegates & blackmail them to get her way.

Let this simmer, as we all know the African Americans are tired fo being cheated out of every thing & everything that their forefathers have endored all of their lives for.

Let see what happens if this comes to past.

I say to hell with the Clintons it will be as if GWB had not left.

Go Obama '08

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Inquiring minds want to know — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:32:25 GMT

Sharon Stone: What exactly has Obama done to create a racial divide, as you put it? Are you a racist?

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Dawn, Pittsburgh, PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:47:46 GMT

Obama's aaproval rating would be 25% but of course you have to do something before people can approve of you or not.

Get a Clue. Vote Hilliary 08

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Karen, NYC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:52:06 GMT

To Sharon Stone who requested:

"Democtatic women everywhere please vote for Hillary."
Number 1: it’s spelled “Democratic”
Number 2: This woman says HELL NO! You must be kidding. How desperate do you sound BEGGING for women to vote for that witch? Take off your blinders and stop the division, and you wonder why you're not respected! Sheesh!

This WOMAN is for Obama!

Stop letting the media dictate your emotions. They're concerned about ratings and testing out their influence power. For once in your life, THINK!

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Elaine Southard — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:54:54 GMT

Superdelegates and ordinary voters need to see the obvious. Hillary got her red phone live call, with the Spitzer news. And she failed to lead. She was too engrossed in how it will affect my run for president, what's the cost to me and my campaign coffers? She ducked and equivocated instead of showing moral leadership during a Democratic crisis. Remember she is a New York State Senator. Her silence (let's wait and see what happens) is deafening. Her saintly woman image from the Monica Lewinsky days just got horribly tarnished. Her willingness to lead just tanked.

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artie CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:57:20 GMT

WOW! THanks for insulting his White mother, granmother, grand father, his cousins, etc...

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VJ Hinrickson, Omaha NE — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:08:39 GMT

All right, enough! For all of you Obama supporters who are saying she should get out of the race--she can't get enough delegates by the convention, I say neither can he. So we go to convention and it gets decided. That's what the super delegates are for--the INDEPENDENT super delegates. They were put in place to keep the party from doing something foolish by nominating someone who cannot get elected. I'm in my 60's and have watched a lot of conventions and it's only recently that we want our candidates decided before the convention starts. It's less messy-looking and we can schedule everything for the primetime TV hours. But all the excitement has gone out of the process. It used to be the wee hours of the morning sometimes after several ballots and a lot of negotiation before the candidate was elected. So, hold on youngsters, looks like you are in for a ride.
Nobody is just going to rubber stamp your candidate; they are both going to have to fight to the end and earn the nomination. But please remember before there are any more threats of rioting in the streets, etc., if someone "steals" the nomination away, it is no one's nomination until all the votes at the convention are counted and someone has enough to win. It probably won't be pretty and it probably will be painful to some but it won't be boring!

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Cindy Rochelle — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:24:53 GMT

Four months ago I was going to vote for Hilary, then I did some serious listening. Picture leaking, subversive inuendo about religion and now yesterday was the last straw...Geraldine Ferraro, a Clinton surrogate has made race the issue which Hilary has not rejected, renounced or fired. Hilary will Win at any Cost and without any Integrity...Not getting my vote...

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Felix, CO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:53:48 GMT

Well Ferraro has resigned but that's not good enough. At this point, Hillary rejecting and renouncing her comments and support isn't good enough either, though she refuses to do anything of the kind.

Clinton has made it absolutely clear that she is happy to let any denigration of Obama stand, even one based on race. She can no longer hope to command the number of black votes any Democrat will need to win this general election. If we hadn't lost such a significant chunk of the black vote to Bush in 2004 because of conservative social issues, Kerry would be our President.

At this point it is possible for Obama to be our next President and it is possible for McCain to be our next President but it is NOT possible for Hillary Clinton to be our next President. Period.

It is also nonsense that her winning big states makes her a better candidate. The primary is a different race than the general and any Dem can win the big really blue states. New York and California, for instance, are not going Republican with either candidate. Also, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missouri are not exactly insignificant as the Clintons want us all to believe. But that's beside the point.

Clinton is at least as smart about politics as I am so she clearly would rather prevent Obama from getting the nomination even knowing she can't beat McCain without the black vote. No Democrat can. Therefore it follows she knows the score and would rather have McCain in 2008 deluding herself that means a second chance in 2012.

She shouldn't count on the Clintons having the upper hand in the Dem party by then if they manage to lose us this electio and leave the Democratic coalition in tatters, the opportunity to bring in new young, minority and independent voters gone for a few more decades.

"Clinton" will be a dirty word in Democratic circles if her tactics help McCain win the White House. And that's exactly what her winking at bigots for the primaries now will do. Let's hope the supers, who are her only chance at the nomination, bear that in mind: A vote for Hilary now is as good as a vote for McCain later. It is suicidal to vote for a cadidate who is willing to throw the black vote under the bus.

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nuanced — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:03:18 GMT

Obama, congratulations on winning Mississippi. Maybe if we all congratulate you it will make up for Clinton not being a good sport or showing manners.

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penn. man — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:18:11 GMT

Ok, all you hard working men and women from Penn. take a look at this. This is a record of a hard working man who talks the talk and walks the walk, from helping end poverty to crime fighting to veteran benifits--Obama is the man.

Hillary on the other hand doesn't seem to have done much to anyone--except herself. Don't believe me--look at her senate record then compare it to Obama's!!!

Oh, and to that women who said "Obama is luck to be running for President and it's just because he's black" --remember he's half white too, Ferrarro.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dave exeter nh — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:38:41 GMT

Hey Dominic

Has anyone looked at the fact that the popular vote can't really be tabulated. Caucuses would have to be multiplied by an x factor to even out the states. and since no one knows what that x factor would be...

How can someone say they won the popular vote?

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Babette, Loxahatchee, fl. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:38:56 GMT

Does it concern anyone that 24% of votes for Hillary came from republicans?? "Conservative" talk show host Rush Limbaugh is calling for republican voters to go out and vote for Hillary so that she can "bloody up Obama"I am not a hater either way,I could and will support whomever gets the nomination. My concern though is just how dirty is this going to get?? McCain will certainly benefit from all the negativity and the time he has now build his stratedgy,fundraise and travel the world and practice being presidential...all while some of you say if your candidate doesn't get the nomination you will either vote republican or stay home. Try not to get so caught up in the drama, don't loose sight of who these candidates really are and what they stand for despite the muddslinging. If not than we are well on our way to allowing the republicans to manipulate the democrats again, they've already done it in Fl.with the primary vote that didn't count.Lets look at the big picture here, I am sure that either Clinton or Obama would serve this country and it's people better than 4 more years of a republican president. Though McCain is not as conservative as the "conservatives" would like...anyone ever wonder why so many of these "conservatives are so unbelievebly outrageous???

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Anthony Johnson, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:33:03 GMT

The Spitzer scandal will at least allow the Clinton campaign to run an updated 3 a.m. ad that will truly demonstrate her lifetime of experience:

It is 3 a.m....

Your beautiful children are sleeping quietly in bed. You peak in on them. You are so happy that they are safe and sound.

But a phone is ringing...

When a phone rings at the White House, we need someone with real experience to answer that important call. This is no time for on the job training.

Hillary Rodham Clinton picks up the phone. She is calm and resolute. This is not a time to make a great speech. She doesn't need any advisers to help her through this crisis. Her 35 years of experience has thoroughly prepared her for this moment. She has been ready for this call since day one.

"Yes?"

"Hillary, its Silda Wall Spitzer. Sorry to call so late. Eliot's still not home. Based on your experience, what should I do?"

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Mary Jo Graham, Arlington Heights, IL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:35:44 GMT

I am a regular viewer of NBC nightly news with Brian Williams and think he does a great job. I was so livid tonight with Ann Curry's interview with Geraldine Ferraro that I had to turn it off. Ms. Curry let Geraldine Ferraro propagandize essentially non-stop with her distorted views and message. Ann Curry is clearly over her head as an anchor on Nighly News. You need a more capable anchor to sub for Brian Williams.

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melanie, orlando fl — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:25:28 GMT

The Florida and Michigan voters were not be adequately or fairly heard!As a Floridian, I voted in the primary, knowing that my presidential vote qoldn't county ( but voting to cover the sate issues on the ballott),but, many of my acquantances did not as they were well worn repeatedly in the preceeding months that they needn't bother. "Do-overs" will produce a totally different projection that reflects the current feelings towards the candidates now, not to mention a drastic change in the number of votes cast. Be careful of what you ask for Hillary!

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melanie, orlando fl — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:29:47 GMT

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HT — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:59:56 GMT

Oh it must be Hillarys fault