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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:58:32 GMT

This is exactly where the Clinton campaign wants the argument to be. This campaign does not want us speaking about the mathematical impossibility of Senator Clinton overcoming Senator Obama in actual votes cast. This campaign does not want us discussing the fact that she has not shown us a vision of where America should go. This campaign does not want us pointing out her canards on the 2005 energy bill (which was actually good for renewable energy) or the Clinton's campaign reach out to Canada about NAFTA. No, the Clinton campaign cynical wants us to be discussing racial divisions. Why? Because the Clinton campaign believes this discussion will benefit them.

I had hoped for better from Senator Clinton. Let us disappoint her. Let us discuss instead the real issue facing America -- how do we get our ship of state back on the right track? Senator Obama is the only candidate who has offered us an answer to that critical question. All we have to do is open our ears and listen.

Yes we can -- no matter what the Clinton campaign dreams up to do next -- we can!

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Bull the Dog — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:05:20 GMT

Fire her from your campaign, Hillary. She is too controversial to be in your fold, and you will be much better off if you rid yourself of this highly divisive and idiotic woman. Otherwise, Geraldine's stay in your campaign only confirms the fact that you, too, are the most divisive and secretive politician, and you are privately tolerating bigotry but publicly distancing from tat. You are a queen of hypocrisy if you don't push out Geraldine to let blacks know that you do not accept any kind of racially charged comments that only serve to rekindle the history of violent racism in America.

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Dave exeter nh — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:05:33 GMT

I think the problem is ...some people have thought that this race thing from Clinton surrogates is a "little" ...mmmm...on some level a reoccuring slip if not worse...

You would think at the least they would have realized they needed a definitive separation and taken care of it quicker. I feel for Ferraro...I don't think she realizes how dumb her statement was...if not racist...it definitely was dumb to try and say this candidate who is connecting with the youth, who served as the president of the harvard Law review and yada yada yada...the list goes on...was somehow here because he was not white... The fact is this guy is good... who knows ...he might be further if he was white. There are still racist people out there...I don't think Ferraro...she's just terribly unself-aware or just plain dumb. The first comment Clinton's probably thought screw that...but when she comes out again...you know they were saying ...enough! Get off the telly...haha.

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get real — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:07:48 GMT

Kim in Pasadena, it is not mathematically impossible. They showed it on CNN last night. But, you are right on one thing, the campaign does want to talk about issues, how they will get things done. A problem with Obama for many is that he dodged answering those things for so long. He did that for a little while but I haven't heard him talk about policy for a couple of weeks.

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Leon Ryan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:08:25 GMT

For whatever reason, G. Ferarro let go with a round of truth. For this I now respect her more than ever. Most politicians try to find the direction of the majority of the people (if politically correct) and get out in front of the movement and claim to be leading it. Ms. Ferraro stated to unabashed truth that Obama would not be where he is if he were white or a woman. He is exactly where he is because so many of his supporters cannot name a single issue he stands for except the nebulous "change". The ONLY reason they are supporting him is that he could possibly be the first black (actually mixed race) president. he could be a much more viable candidate for president in 8 more years if he can prove that he is actually a leader in the senate and not just a voter or member. As of now-he has zero track record in national leadership. Sorry Democrats but it is true.

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S. Wood, Portland, OR — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:10:23 GMT

It's typical of Wolfson to 'pass the buck'. Shame on Wolfson!! He generates so much spin that it's a wonder he knows how to walk straight.

As regards Geraldine Ferraro: For all her accomplishments and years of public service Geraldine Ferraro really knew better than to say what she did in the way she chose. She knows about the media, about perceptions, and encoded messages. She could have made her point in a much better way and still be an honorary Clinton staffer. Shame on Ferraro.

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Mac, Detroit, Mi — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:14:15 GMT

I saw one of Ferraro's interviews.She seems like a very angry bitter person. It was shocking to see someone in the public's eye act this way. She acted like she was a victim, But a victim of what?

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FREE AND THE BRAVE USA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:14:36 GMT

The more I watch and listen to what's going on in the dems campaign, the more ridiculous it gets.The latest flap concerning Ferraro's comment. I don't think she was being racist at all, but only Obama can use the race card, shame on anyone else mentioning race, or Obama will spin it back as being racist. The fact he goes to a church that is prejudiced against whites and jews never got more than a breif glance by the media.I would say as an observer just by Obama's affiliation with said church, makes him racist.The remark by Michelle Obama about just now being proud of her country deeply disturbs me.Keep an eye on the Rezko trial and let's see how that shapes up. Obama might not be so squeaky clean as he wants you all to believe. He gives a great speech when it's scripted, but stumbles when asked tough questions.We all know the Clinton's are criminals, but it's time for the media to start asking Obama to be accountable. I truly believe a tax and spend liberal democrat will only plunge our country further into debt.

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Laura Elwin, Sammamish WA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:15:58 GMT

What Geraldine Ferraro said is what is truly happening. No one can say anything or they are called racist. That's that.

NOW CHECK OUT FOX NEWS COVERAGE AT 3:00 PM PACIFIC TIME, THEY SHOWED OBAMA'S PASTOR WRIGHT PREACHING TO HIS CHURCH AND I AM SHOCKED. WHAT HE SAID AND DID IN FRONT OF THE PEOPLE IS WHAT RACISTS IS ALL ABOUT.
WHAT HE SAID IS WHAT DIRTY POLITICS IS ALL ABOUT.
I WANT TO SEE BOTH BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA WATCH THEIR PASTOR WRIGHT ON THIS FILM OF HIM, AND COMMENT.
WHAT ARE THEIR BELIEFS AFTER ATTENDING THIS CHURCH FOR TWENTY YEARS AND BEING MENTORED BY PASTOR WRIGHT?

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE TO KNOW AND WE DESERVE ANSWERS NOW. IF MSNBC DOES NOT ADDRESS THIS YOU ARE CONFIRMING YOUR TOTAL BIAS OF HYPING OBAMA. THE ATTACKS ON CLINTONS BY PASTOR WRIGHT ARE ABOUT AS DIRTY AS THEY GET, AND YOU ARE GOING AFTER FERRARO.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN AMERICA? THE MEDIA NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED.

CHRIS MATTHEWS IS AT LEAST TAKING ANOTHER APPROACH TO THE FERRARO'S COMMENT AS BEING CONTROVERSIAL, NOT RACIST. PERHAPS HE FEELS GUILTY ABOUIT HIS OWN COMMENT ON HILLARY CLINTON BEING A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BECAUSE OF HER HUSBAND'S PHILANDERING.
THAT WAS WORSE THAN SEXISTS OR RACIAL. LETS GET REAL PEOPLE. THIS IS DIVISIVE AND EXACTLY WHAT THE MEDIA HAS BEEN WANTING.

I HAVE NEVER WATCHED FOX NEWS, BUT AT LEAST THEY ARE GIVING HILLARY AND OBAMA SOME BALANCED COVERAGE AND DOING THE JOB OF THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA WHO REFUSED TO QUESTION AND COMMENT OF ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT OBAMA, BUT CONTINUE TO TEAR HILLARY CLINTON APART, WORD BY WORD. AFTER THIS ELECTION, I WILL NOT WATCH CABLE NEWS CHANNELS. I WILL WATCH THE BBC AND CBC.

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Denver, CO — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:16:34 GMT

Hillary is a monster. She will say anything to get elected.

If that got someone forced out of the Obama campaign, why haven't Geraldine's comments gotten her fired?

Geraldine's comments aren't even true.

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Ron Hussein — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:22:08 GMT

Blah, blah, blah...down here in SC, if you hang with racists, you are one too.

I know, I've seen them. I grew up with them. They are horrid, horrid people. This is not the 'candidate' that I want for MY party.

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Christoph Heidrich — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:22:12 GMT

The title is so biased, but this is no surprise anymore.
No one knew what she was going to say beforehand - to indirectly accuse Clinton of obscuring the facts and using the situation is contemptable.
Ferraro herself said she's not part of the campaign.

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Noel, Hot Springs, AR — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:22:13 GMT

The people in the Clinton campaign are not racists. However, I think they are using race to try and win the nomination. They are driving almost all of the black vote to Obama in an attempt to make a lot of the white voters feel that black voters are taking over the process. It's an attempt to polarize the democratic electorate. Obama has run as a guy running for president who just so happens to be black. I would agree that black candidates in the past, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, ran as black candidates, candidates that were trying to demonstrate black solidarity. Bill Clinton strated this BS in South Carolina. I didn't hear Ferraro say that the main reason Hillary Clinton is where she is because of Bill. That holds more water than saying Obama is where he is because he is black.

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Belle — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:23:17 GMT

Do you call this divisive? Obama must be proud

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,337308,00.html

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N.E. BodybutHillary — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:24:42 GMT

Gosh, make just one racist remark and they label you as a racist.

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George Lee, Mandeville, LA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:25:40 GMT

Chuck, please pass on my comment to the public:

I just want to give you my take on the FL and MI do-over. Personally, I don't think it should be done. Look, I tell my kids and grandkids all the time the life consist of rules. Either you follow them or you break them. If you break them be prepared to face the consequences. FL & MI's Democratic Party and Legislatures choose to break the rules, so as a result they can't play. If they are allowed to play, do I tell my kids that the rules only apply to me and you? That, if you are in politics it's okay to kind of not follow the rules? Isn't this one of the views that Obama is trying to cleanup in the body politics? There should be not do-over, and I wouldn’t donate a dime to see it come about.
George
Mandeville, LA

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KK, Chicago, IL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:26:05 GMT

Clintons 'worked' to put some key African-Americans into their administration and 'watched them blossom'

Surely this alone says enough. African American need condescension? I don't think so!

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Rick,Ky — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:30:27 GMT

Hey Wolfie, Don't go away Mad, Just Go Away! O, yeah, don't forget to ask for your $$$$ from the Hillarious campaign.

Sinbad has alraedy debunked the trip he went on with her.

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Jacqueline Onukwugha — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:30:47 GMT

Thank you Geraldine Ferraro! It is about time somebody spoke the truth. Just look at what happen in Ms and SC; you can not dispute the facts. I am a black woman and I see it. However, the media is the instigator of this mess and Obama and his camp went along with it. I have been saying for a very long time that Obama is not the person that he is portraying. He is a very cocky person and that is very disheartening. However, back to the race issue, that is very true if somebody says anything negative or any reference to skin color that is not black they are accused of being a racist, and that is wrong. The media and the Obama camp have been twisting Senator Clinton words for a very long time and the American people are buying into the crap that they have been dishing-out. I am very thankful that the people in Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island did not buy into the distorted information. The media has been highly unfair to Senator Clinton. I am a black woman and very angry that the media and the African-Americans has turned their backs on her completely. It is darn right shameful. At one point black people were all about the Clinton's and just because a black person comes along they take a hike and vote for Obama just because he is black. That is very wrong. Senator Clinton is clearly more qualified than Obama and the African-Americans should have given her more support than their given. The black people should not have turned on her completely. The message Geraldine Ferraro has stated is absolutely true and I applauded her for standing-up to the media and telling the truth. I hope she does not apologize for anything that she has state because it is the truth. Mrs. Ferraro was not disrespectful or mean spirited, she just told the truth. The media has been very unfair to Senator Clinton, mean spirited, attackful, dirty, ugly, and most of all very sexism attitudes. I am tired of this as a black woman. Call if you want to talk 916 616-9536 JACQUELINE.

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Ian — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:31:30 GMT

I don't object when the Clintons and their surrogates want to discuss the issues. I strenuouly object when they venture into, as Barack put it, "slice and dice" politics. You know. Like every time Wolfson and Penn open their mouthes.

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nelson S.H.,Va. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:34:21 GMT

Whats good for the gander should just as well be good for the goose!

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Elliott, Los Angeles CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:34:47 GMT

Sorry to see Gerry have to step down. She was right and continues to be right for standing by her comments. It is fine in this country to be sexist...however say anything about someone of another race and you are labeled a racist. The Obama campaign is feeding this stuff to the press and they are the ones trying to make this an issue.

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campdog — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:34:55 GMT

Obama knows that Ferraro is not a racist and he knows Clinton isn't a racist either. If he truly wants to unite he could start right now and tell his guys to chill. It's an emotional issue and one that will only be debated among democrats....rejoice in that...

There are white members of the Democrat Party that have a demonstrated history of standing up for the rights of all people. For some to now question the sincerity and legitimacy of their life's cause simply because they make honest and resonable observations seems so self centered and petty.

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Rick, NC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:35:01 GMT

shhhh....be careful...be very very careful of what you say in the party of political correctness...if you dims cant take some name calling and some truth telling then Mccain is going to cream you in November

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Publius McPeters — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:39:52 GMT

This is nothing but the establishment trying to derail the wishes & wants of the majority of Democratic voters. When will she learn that the will of the voters will be nothing but subverted, & SHE WILL HAVE NO CHANCE IN NOVEMBER, if she continues along this path? If she is so certain that Barrack Obama will go down to defeat at John McCain's hands & that she is the only one who can beat him, especially after these comments, she is more pitiful than even I give her credit for (which is pretty damned pitiful...) So, do us all a favor, Hillary... Drop out now while you have the chance to keep your 'Good name' somewhat intact amongst us Democratic voters... Because I, for one, have had enough of this intra-party bickering... Let's end all of this balogna, & nominate barrack Obama already, Democrats... Before anything REALY serious happens (like John McCain, or, even worse, YOU become president!!)

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Rose, Los Angeles, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:40:12 GMT

There is truth to what Geraldine Ferraro said. Racism and sexism exist. Senator Obama wants to run a campaign that goes beyond race but his supporters do not look beyond his race. The fact is that 80-90% of all blacks are voting for him. One has to question whether these voters were motivated in part because of racial identity. It seems very likely.

As far as sexism is concerned, women got the right to vote 50 years after black men. Women struggle to this day to get half of what men get. The sexism in this country is covert. Women are promoted less and few women are in top corporate positions. In 2006, women earned 77 cents to their male counterpart. This is a wide gap in wage earning.

Sexism is real. Don't believe me? The KKK has publicly endorsed Senator Obama because they would rather get behind a black man than a white woman.
I am not endorsing racism or sexism. What I am saying is let's not turn a blind eye to this problem. If Senator Clinton were a black man running against Senator Obama, she would win by a landslide.

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:40:34 GMT

I'm ready to move on, because that's in the best interest of completing this primary season at this point.

However, I will always remember Clinton's exceptionally weak response on this at the onset (contrast that to McCain's strong denunciation of the radio announcer's warm up for him a couple of weeks ago). I will remember that she had the double standard with what she expects Obama to do under similar circumstances. Most of all, I will remember that although I do not consider Clinton a racist, I do consider her to put winning the next big state (in this case PA, with its demographics) as the top priority. Ahead of principles, ahead of party unity, ahead of big picture issues. I see her as not a stand-up "guy". She did nothing to stand up for all of us offended by Ms. Ferraro's remarks. Instead she stood essentially "silent" on the issue.

I consider that to be a shame. The damage is done and not just for Obama.

I am ready to move on. But my memory is long.

Obama, Unity 08

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Anthony Johnson, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:40:40 GMT

The Clintons have been dividing this party ever since Obama won Iowa. This was just another campaign ploy, just like Slick Willy's despicable behavior in South Carolina. Next, Billary will probably unleash an updated 3 a.m. ad to really emphasize 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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Grace, New York — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:43:20 GMT

Ferraro may be gone from the campaign, but I for one will not forget that it took the Clintons a full 24 hour news cycle to bin her -- a news cycle in which Ferraro leaped on every last racist talking point she could lay her hands on.

I'm absolutely disgusted. This whole thing, really -- how on earth does Hillary think she can possibly get the presidency if she wins the nomination through arm-twisting and ruthless gamechanging? The Bush administration has lied to me for EIGHT YEARS. No way in HELL I am voting for a Democrat who promises to Orwell me all over again.

I realise all politicians are liars. But Clinton's pointing at the sun and telling me it's the moon.

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Lucinda, Bronxville, NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:45:16 GMT

I am a 54 yr old white woman. I have made an educated, informed decision to support Obama. I am quite shocked by the fact that so many older white women feels that Hillary's gender trumps all. I can't help but feel that it is transference. All things being equsal, I would vote for a woman. However, in my eyes, while they are both very bright and capable, he is a leader and the right person for this pivotal time in our country's history. I alos have ot say that I amvery deeply dissapointed in how low she stoops to get her way. But then again, I do not beleive that the end justifies the means.

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A citizen — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:49:11 GMT

Wow! It doesn't get better than the "CLITONITES" when it comes to Spin. Thank God for smarts like MSNBC and Chuck Todd who don't go for these bluffs by the Clintons.

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T.Sunday Torbor, Groton,CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Everything you say about Obama is racist..you call his full name barack Hussien Obama is making fun..are we going to elect a President that everytime you say something about him..you either apolygize or be arrested by the secre service? this is getting out of hand..and geraldine is right ...when last have you ever seen such a huge black turn out in primaries since Jesse Jackson ran . If he as not a black man he was not going to be getting these huge black support of 90%...can he win a general election with only Black votes?

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Johnny, GA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:50:22 GMT

It's sad here in 2008 we still having this racial discussions. And whats sadder is that Clinton turn it around and started talking about the Powers thing once again. Kind of like an abuser saying "You mad me do this". You know this will help her in PA in fact the governor of PA basically said his state will not vote for a black man. Race was the reason she won Ohio and Texas (even though in Texas he won the most delegates.

I remember when Geraldine was picked as Mondale's running mate. A lot of people got mad cause he didn't pick Jesse Jackson. Maybe that is where this was coming from I don't know but she was out of line. Why didn't Clinton denounce her she mad obama do to Farrakhan. She made a point to tell how racist he was wasn't this as racist. I'm a 34 year old black man living in the south and my race have never help me.

When will America start judging people for the content of there character and not for the color of there skin?

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Doctor Doubt, Ill — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:07 GMT

So Hil. About those tax returns. Stop with the race crap and the kitchen sink campaign. WHERE ARE THOSE TAX RETURNS? Stop deviding and start answering some questions.

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Tony, Fairfax VA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:13 GMT

Have we become so PC that any suggestion that Obama is getting a free pass from the media because they find it difficult to criticize him as they risk being accused of racism themselves? - and that the fact that he is a black politician with inspiring rhetoric helps him win over voters? Black voters because they relish a chance to support a black candidate (as perhaps they should) and white voters because of 'white guilt' over America's racist past and present?

If you follow that logic anyone that criticizes Israel's treatment of the Palestinians must be anti-semetic.

The Democratic Primary provides an opportunity for its voters to fully vet the candidates views, background and experience so their eventual nominee will win in the Presidential race.
My fear is that because Democrats and Independents tend to be more PC when talking about issues of race (more then gender) we may not vet Obama fully and wind up with a candidate with a 'glass jaw' - whether his dealings with Rezko, his past, or his policy positions etc..
Ferraro is speaking about an aspect of Obama's campaign that needs to be discussed.
We can all make up our minds on who and what to believe - let's not shut down a discussion of race (as racist) just because it is a sensitive topic as nothing cleanses the collective psyche like an open discussion.
Before my PC friends accuse me of ignoring racism in America I can tell you that I travel and often hear from relatives as well as strangers the word 'nigger' and racist ideology - banning the word and its ideology from the public square will not help end this blight on our country.

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George, Dallas, TX — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:35 GMT

Democrats can either have President Obama or President McCain. If they want a Democratic President, they should support Obama and go to the polls to vote for him in droves in the remaining contests. If they don’t do so, Hilary Clinton will divide the party and McCain will win in the general election. Ask Sen. Nelson and other Clinton surrogates if they want Democratic President Obama or Republican President McCain. Senator Nelson is working feverishly to deliver Florida to Hilary Clinton as Jeff Bush delivered to his brother in 2000. Please tell Sen. Nelson that this is a new day. God will not allow them to steal this nomination from Sen. Obama. In OBAMA we TRUST! If they want quick, equitable and fair resolution for this mess, SPLIT the delegates equally among Obama and Clinton.

Ferraro’s comments were incendiary and divisive. Geraldine Ferraro could not equate her situation in 1984 with Obama’s current situation. First of all, she did not run for the primary to appreciate the enormous work it entailed to campaign in all the states with equally intense negative attacks. She was picked as a running mate. Senator Obama has toiled to earn the trust of all Americans. Obama did not receive the support of Black voters initially; he worked hard to earn their support now. In any case, Ferraro’s comments amount to insults to all well-meaning Americans—Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. Her comments were calculated and are part of the “kitchen sink strategy” of Hilary Clinton to win the nomination at all cost. It is again the politics of the past that would not work this time. Hilary Clinton may not win Pennsylvania after all. Hilary Clinton would prefer Senator McCain to be Commander-in-Chief instead of Senator Obama. Well, in OBAMA we TRUST!

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Matt, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:38 GMT

Oh I love it:

"having worked with she and her husband to put some key African-Americans in their administration, their first administration"

So Bill Clinton's administration was also Hillary Clintons administration?!?!?!?

When is someone in the press going to really get down to the nitty gritty on this issue?

I voted for Bill Clinton TWICE, not Hillary & Bill Clinton!!!!! And because of this sort of skewing of the facts, I will NOT vote for Hillary under any circumstances.

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nuff said — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:51:52 GMT

She spoke the truth. If that hurts, oh well.

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MK, Los Angeles, California — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:52:29 GMT

Hmm took them almost three days to remove her (and let us not forget that her campaign was pressed yesterday about Ferraro's future with the campaign and Maggie Williams stood by Ferraro and tried to blame Senator Obama for the whole firestorm). Ready to Lead on Day One. A true take charge person would have handled this firmly and efficiently. The way her campaign has let this story hang out there for more than two news cycles reminds me of the early days of the Bill Clinton administration, where news items (nanny-gate, gays in the military, etc.,) were let to fester and grow. Truly does not portend well for HRC's leadership style.

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Goodbye Geraldine, goodbye — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:54:02 GMT

Poor Geraldine, she is so lacking in intellect. She was always just a big-mouth, know-nothing quasi-politician. She was by far the worst running-mate a democrat ever selected and helped Mondale set a presidentail election record of winning the least number of states (1) and the fewest electoral votes. The democrats should be happy she is going, going, going ....

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Ashley, Orlando, FL — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:57:05 GMT

Powers was not a paid staffer, yet Clinton asked Obama to fire her???

Double standard?

Sexism is bad, but racism is acceptable?

She can call him Ken Starr and his advisor can't call her a monster (which is clearly true)?

She can call her campaign strategy "throwing the kitchen sink" and he can't point out her fabricated "foreign relations experience?" And he is too negative?

Clintons bring up race, over and over, and he is playing the race card?

She can take donations from three of the Rezko codefendents and a lawfirm involved in a sexual harassment case (with 142 plantiffs), AND the anti-sementic movie director, and keep the money, while he returns the money, and HE looks bad?

He has the class to not discuss all the scandals of the 90's, yet she says that he is negative???

She championed NAFTA, voted FOR the war and failed at healthcare already... what will she say for herself against John McCain (who she loses to in every poll while Obama wins...)

Bottom line...
She CAN'T mathmatically win... so this sideshow will soon be over. I just hope that the DNC steps in before she ruins our chances in the general election.

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Tracey, Columbus OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:58:37 GMT

We've seen this before from the Clinton campaign... sending a surrogate to say what you want in order to polarize one group and rally support from another. Your Carl Rove politics wont work this time.

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ME, Santa Ana, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Clinton did not reject the comments. The Clinton campaign clearly wants race injected into this campaign. Despicable.

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Pat Pierce — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:01:41 GMT

The only way that former Congresswoman Ferraro's remark could possibly make sense would be if Barack Obama were part of a majority race. Therefore, in her mind she must view all people of color collectively. Asian americans, American Indians, Black Americans, East Indian Americans, Africans.

When people of color are viewed Collectively, regardless of their particular ethnicities; this makes Caucasians the Minority. Does she think that Caucasians are a minority in American Politics?

Her comment is divisive in that she plays the Caucasoids against Negroids and Mongoloids.

Senator Clinton should have rejected and denounced her for her divisiveness.

This is so very negative; especially when you consider that any man or woman should be referred to by (given) name only and respected for the content of their individual characters only!!!!

If I were a minority race supporting Senator Clinton; I would certainly think twice about HRC since she did not ask this woman to leave her Campaign. Ferraro is narrow in her vision to see only skin pigmentation!

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TheNest — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:01:51 GMT

This pas de deux rendition of man's-world-version-of-"hardball" would be amusing, if it weren't for those Americans losing homes, jobs, trying to figure out what else can we do without, who will watch the kids if I can get a 2nd job? In this context, I found this interplay pitiful. As a woman, I found this a pitiful display. Isn't this the kind of nonsense that got us where we are, courtesy of Rove & Co.?

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Tony, Severn, MD — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:02:13 GMT

Unbelievable!!! The more Ferraro try to explain her comments the bigger hole she digs for herself. She is a politician and knew exactly what she was saying and the effect it would have. She along with the Clinton camp are shell shocked on the success Obama has had so far. This kind of rationalizaion makes perfect since the them.

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NvMe — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:02:17 GMT

Old school politician delivers an old school response - glad she's gone. Now it's time to move forward not backward. It's time for transparency in GOVT not "kitchen sink" politics. It's time for Obama - YES WE CAN!

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Bob W Mendon, NY — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:03:19 GMT

One thing to understand about generals is that they never forget who gave them their star and will do anything to repay that favor to include remain silent when the CINC blunders and sends our troops into a war that should not be fought.

As far as Hillary's leadership, speeches and teas are not in the tactical manual. Her leadership regarding veterans issues is dismal. Look at Obamas legislation in the senate regarding our veterans and then look at Hillary's.

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Alma, Sebastopol, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:05:21 GMT

Mrs. Ferraro lies when she says that her comments were not racial. She made the same comments towards Jackson when he run for the presidency. Mrs. Ferraro is a Hillary agent.

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James, Wichita, KS — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:08:57 GMT

If this conference call had so little new news then why does it get 18 paragraphs.

This is why the media is being lead around by the Clinton spin machine by the nose.

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Dallas P. from Pittsburgh — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:09:03 GMT

We strongly support Hillary in PA, and I know from calling voters that if Hillary doesn't get the Democratic nomination, her supporters will switch their vote to McCain.

People wanted "change" with the last president and look what it got us. I can't imagine anyone voting for that reason.

Our governor, citizens, and super delegates are all behind Hillary. Bring it on in PA!

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Jeff in the Redwoods, Arcata, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:09:37 GMT

The Clintons' biggest problem is they need a "re-do" on basic math:

Obama has an insurmountable lead in pledged delegates, an insurmountable lead in the popular vote, and has won over twice as many primaries and caucuses as the Clintons.

We have all endured too much of the Clintons personal entitlement mindset, but the primary/caucus season does eventually end. Let us all hope that the Clintons win at any cost mentality does not cost the Democratic nominee the White House in November.

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John — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:12:39 GMT

Will Hillary have the same answer concerning Spitzer and her campaign? Will he resign from her campaign?

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C Hussein, Philly, PA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:13:35 GMT

It's not about GF (or HRC) being racist.

It's about being willing to use "the Southern Strategy" in PA (aka Pennsyltucky). This is just more evidence that HRC and her followers will do anything to win ... including engaging in the same politics that gave the South to the Republicans for 40+ years.

And, by the way ... the Clintons invented Karl Rove, not the other way around. Almost everything he's ever done came straight out of the Clinton playbook. All you need to do is ask him.

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Juan J. Fuentes, memphis, TN — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:13:52 GMT

Need a correction on the spelling of Geraldine Ferraro not Geraldine Furraro.

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Roxanne,Scottsbluff,NE. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:14:29 GMT

Bull the Dog, she was given the same opportunity that Obama's advisor was given. The opportunity to resign. She has done that so be done with it already.
Second Bull the Dog I am quite sure if I began scrutinizing your every word and action I could make you out to be something you are not to. It would just depend on the way I say it. Right? If I ask you to explain every single word you ever said you entire life and then told everybody, and further condemned you words for political advancement you to might hold back something I am sure. Then I could blog everyone and tell them that your hiding something that would stop you from ever being promoted in your job. And then lets say your job was helping handicapped children. A great and rewarding career. I could take a higher ground though and just look at all the very good things you have done in your life and judge you on that.

Now to others, get the transcripts from Brian Hume's show as of today.
If you can with a clear conscious tell me that you are comfortable with Reverend Wrights comments about why Obama would be a good President and why Clinton would not be, as well as his comments concerning William Clinton then I will listen to your views. I will never vote for Obama based on his experience and record of being safe by voting present on over 100 times in the Senate. As well as the way he voted on many issues that I had a concern with. He is in my opinion not qualified for the job.
Experience does count or you would never promote where you work either. Or don't you even get that?
This is with all due respect.

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Janice Hodgson, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:15:11 GMT

Oh I just hope this backfires HUGELY with the college students, affluent whites, and any white person with a college degree in Pennsylvania. Wait a minute, what am I saying? I hope this backfires with EVERYONE EQUALLY! The Clintons are sick ruthless freaks.

And by the way, Hillary Clinton is shipping your jobs overseas to Bangalore! You can google this.

Every union member should be running like hell from the Clintons. Clinton's campaign manager Mark Penn is a union buster!!

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Mark Thieme — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:16:31 GMT

If you take note of polls, you will see what Clinton is doing to both Obama's and her possibility of beating a tired old warrior who was out of gas 8 years ago.

In a word, she is bringing the roof down on the party rather than graciously accept the will of both the people.

An example of human nature at its most putrid.
Do you have no sense of patroitism, Hillary Clinton?

Is it really all about how you feel? What You deserve?
How do you feel, Hillary?

"...to be all alone... without a direction home... like a rolling stone?"

Hell must be living in her skin.

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El Grande — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:17:05 GMT

Geraldine Ferra-who? Why is this old douche bag flapping her pie hole. Let her go back to her racist eyetalian bretheren. If Obama is where he is at becuase she is black, then Clinton is where she is at becuase she has a vagina and married Bill. They are both affirmative action presidential candidates.

And I really enjoy Clinton continuing to destroy the Democrat party. The first party to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ... stupid predictable Democrats. Obama had the only shot to defeat McCain, and now the Democrats are going to either destroy Obama or let Clinton steal the nomination. Either way, McCain now can defeat a Clinton mauled Obama or an election stealing, racist, horn dog husband having, permanent victim.

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Alma, Sebastopol, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:17:43 GMT

Ferraro is laughable. She is lying and her words are hypocritical. She used almost the same words many years back when talking about Jesse Jackson in his run for president. Her comments are racist.

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J Bates, Modesto, Ca — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:18:37 GMT

Check out this video on Fox news

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,337308,00.html

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Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:20:48 GMT

This is right up there with "Pet Bobcat Uses Toilet!". She's still miffed that she wasn't the first woman VP, and now, Hillary can't ask her.

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Aaron Knight, South Bend, IN — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:22:53 GMT

Senator Obama is not a black-American if his mother was a white woman and his father was African. He is instead, a person of color. But if everyone wants to play the race card, might it not be true that some Americans are voting for the Senator because of his Black heritage and some others because he's also half White. There are any number of White-Amercians today who are married to a person of color. Return this race to a race for the Oval Office, not one of poor race relations in this country. Aaron Knight

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B from Georgia — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:25:48 GMT

You know, Gerry is right, let's send her her FTD flowers. If Obama was white, speaking about change and hope, giving americans something to believe in again, someone with a different last name than what we have had the last many years, yes, he would have won the number of votes he needed to have closed this sham the dems have going on by now.

BUT since he is not white, and has not won enough votes to seal the nomination, BUT doing a great job staying ahead in the count, I think her remarks were typical of some of her (wf) generations' basic way of thinking.

With words like that and other words coming out of HRC's camp, the only thing McCain will need to do is replay all her soundbites. That is, if and when BO wins the nomination in November if not before.

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Gary — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:34:19 GMT

I suspect all of these Generals and Admirals who are now endorsing Hillary were given their stars by recommendation of then President Clinton.

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Jeff, Las Vegas — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:34:56 GMT

HILarious. Such a politically incorrect statement. As others have said, if someone pointed out that Hilary is only there because she is a woman( patently obvious) , just how loud would the screams be for that staffers removal.
It does get kinda funny when Hilary is trying to use her "Womans" card and she is trumped by the Race card and he isn't even using it. Must be tough when your liberalism only extends as far as it gives you an edge....
We see Hilaries' true colors come out and she shows use that underneath her slick veneer of liberalism , she is a petty , power grabbing person. Just one more of the many hypocrits that run this country.

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Diane,Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:36:01 GMT

Asst. Secretary of State and Chief Spokesman for State Dept. Jamie Rubin on MSNBC Tucker Carlson's Show confirms Senator Clinton's Foreign Relations experience and her involvement in Northern Ireland's Peace Process and her impact on human rights policies worldwide due to her courageous speech in China criticizing the Communist governments' policies stating "women's rights are human rights". Hillary Clinton challenged world leaders and governments to change their treatment of women and children and incouraged women worldwide to pursue government elected positions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjgBAjZBaQ&feature=related

Northern Ireland's Minister and Deputy Minister meet with Senator Clinton on December 7, 2007, in Washington D.C. to discuss Northern Ireland's ongoing Peace Process and Economic Development and to thank her for a decade of involvement and her committment to continue supporting Northern Ireland's Peace Process and Economic Development.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bZhStkZgveI

Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright; "I know Hillary will be a true leader because she already is, and she has been for as long as I have known her. When she went to China and stood up and said, "women's rights are human rights" - she was acting as a leader. When she went to Northern Ireland and met with the mothers of children killed by both sides, and brought them together in support of the peace process - she was acting as a leader. In the Senate, on the Armed Services Committee and on trips to Iraq and Afghanistan - she has acted as a leader."

Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlami; "Hillary is one of the essential reasons Ireland had peace. Without her we would have no economic boom."
(Talk Magazine, August 1999)

Hillary met with Macedonian President and Prime Minister offering Economic Development Package.
(Chicago Tribune, 5/16/99)
"First Lady Brings Publicity, Aid to Macedonia. Hillary Clinton met with Prime Minister and Parliamentary President." (Washington Post, 5/15/99)

Just a few documented statements confirming Senator Clinton's Foreign Relations experience and her impact in people's lives and governments' policies worldwide.

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ML — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:38:34 GMT

America is full of drama queens. Face reality people..this is politics. They say things that aren't nice...blah blah blah blah blah. Get over it.

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Pippi Northeast — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:40:08 GMT

Obama is ok I do not like his supporters__ they are fanatical and irrational. Frankly this is exactly
what I do not want to have to deal with for 4 years if Obama gets elected. I do not want to worry that everytime someone says something an Obama supporter perceives as against Obama the commenter is portrayed as a racist even if they have facts and statistics to back up their statement

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Dan, Iowa — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:41:46 GMT

I agree the media is doing us a disservice by plunking all the voters in their racial slots.
I think Mrs Ferraro's statements were belittling. "The only reason he's here is because he's black." That's pretty much saying the only thing he's got is the color of his skin. Is that different than calling somebody a "monnster"?
Divisive maybe, but most definitely disrespectful. And no apology.

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ks, Mt. Baldy, CA — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:41:53 GMT

I remember how disappointing it was to see Ferraro cry back in 84 then follow that up with a cheezy pepsi commercial. She set the women's movement back decades and is doing it again with irrational and petty comments.
It's time for superdelegates to put an end to this nonsense before a potentially very strong democratic electorate is totally disenfranchised.

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Feed Up! in Va. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:41:55 GMT

Hey First Read look into the notion of C. Rice being J. McCain's running mate, have you heard any such suggestions? I just voted yes to a poll that asked that very same guestion. If foreign policy, and national security is the republicans main concern this would be perfect!!!

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Joe Miltimore, Chicago, IL — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:42:03 GMT

Mrs. Clinton has had two chances in recent days to show her leadership ability before Day #1.

The first chance was when her superdelegate, Mr. Spitzer was exposed as a womanizer. If Mrs. Clinton was true to her self-professed leadership qualities, she would have immediately and publicly stated that the Democratic Party has no place in it for this type of behavior. A true leader would have demanded his resignation and would not have waited to see "how it played out".

Her second opportunity to demonstrate leadership was in regards to the comments made by Mrs. Ferraro. It's amazing to think that a rational person would believe that being black in America somehow makes it easier to run for president. For 150 years, blacks were in chains and then for the next eight years most were denied the right to vote. All of our presidents have been white, 99 of our senators are white and 49 of our 50 governors are white. I can't figure out how being a black man somehow is a benefit. Mrs. Clinton cried foul when one of Mr. Obama's associates referred to her as a "monster". But she was far more supportive of her own superdelegate's foul comments.

I believe Mrs. Clinton has failed two tests of leadership in two days. Is this what we can expect of a "President" Clinton?

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abdirazak ali — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:45:58 GMT

I am qouting this "WE TOTALLY AGREE WITH FERRARO!! Only the Obama camp brought all this out. He is playing the Race card period. And I think she has a solid point, and she explained that it wasn't a racist remark. Obama and his idiot Pastor are making a mountain out of a mole hill".

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Mark Thieme — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:46:04 GMT

If you take note of polls, you will see what Clinton is doing to both Obama's and her possibility of beating a tired old warrior who was out of gas 8 years ago.

In a word, she is bringing the roof down on the party rather than graciously accept the will of the people.

An example of human nature at its most putrid.
Do you have no sense of patriotism, Hillary Clinton?

Is it really all about how you feel? What You deserve?
How do you feel, Hillary?

"...to be all alone... without a direction home... like a rolling stone?"

Hell must be living in her skin.

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IOWAN — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:48:10 GMT

Hey first read, why are you talking qbout yesterdays news and not commenting at all about the fact that Obama was endorsed today by a group of Military Flag Officers from the Navy, Army, and Marines? We all know Billary's spin, same spin different day- No one really cares. We all know that she has lost this election and we all know that her and her camp of clowns will say and do anything. After she publicly endorsed John Mccain nothing, I repeat NOTHING will surprise me.

So instead of repeating old news how about we focus on the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama. He is the one that will be competing with Mccain in November, NOT BILLARY, so we all need to just ignore Billary and her pathetic ploys and focus on what REALLY matters, the two nominees, Obama and Mccain.

Let Billary fight it out within her own campaign.

Obama 08

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alee, MI — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:48:59 GMT

There are always more than one side to any issue. Read what are some other perspectives.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/earl-ofari-hutchinson/dont-fire-geraldine-ferr_b_91059.html

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=fd72d239-fb33-4493-be6a-2a869fa597d2

http://broadcatching.wordpress.com/2008/02/14/ambassador-joseph-wilson-endorses-hillary-clinton-calls-her-battle-tested/

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070219/hayes

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S. Reaves, St. Louis, Missouri — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:51:21 GMT

to T. Sunday Torbor:, no, he can't win the general election with only black votes (which, even if they voted as one solid, unified block, still only comprises 12% of the American population). So, your own math should tell you that, given Barack's standings, he's obviously getting more than just "black" votes. He never wanted to be seen as the "black" candidate any more than Hillary wants to be viewed as the "woman" candidate, I would imagine. The media is painting that simplistic characterization. Both want to be considered for what they say they can do, she, based on her professed experience, and he, based on his vision for the country. Geraldine Fferraro just bought into that oversimplification by insinuating that she, herself, wasn't qualified (but only chosen because she was a woman) when she was nominated as Democratic VP in 1984. That's not the message she wants to send to Clinton's supporters or the rest of the nation. That the popular vote/pledged delegates is really nothing more than affirmative action. Where's the voice of the American people in that?

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Trisha Young, Lakewood, Wa. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:51:21 GMT

Mrs. Clinton

I love the fact that woman is running for the presidency. But, I was hoping that she would run with no negativity. We as Americans are tired of the same politics of the past. We meed the president that is able to get the job done without the connections of the past. I lost faith in yours and your husband's ability to see things from my propective and my everyday battles as a black woman. When your husband said that there is so evidence of genocide in Rowanda I was extremely disapointed. I know that you say that you have experience in foreign affairs, that is what scares me about you becoming president, your so called experience. We need a clean slate who is willing to let the people of the country have a hand in governing the country. Not someone who changes their personality to cry to the press. I will support whoever becomes the Presidential Nominee (D). But as for now I will support Mr. Obama.

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N.E. BodybutHillary — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:52:19 GMT

Ferraro just should have started her hate speech with.....
"I'm no racist, but" It is not as funny when you add that at the end.
Oh, and I do think the Clinton campaign is most definitely on board with racist attacks. Right Bill?

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Trisha Young, Lakewood, Wa. — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:52:48 GMT

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SHILOH — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:55:41 GMT

If Barack was white and named Barry Dunham I agree with Ferraro; he would not be running for the Dem. nom. After 8 yrs. of Bush the Dems, DIM DUMB DEMS have decided we need an historic election. A woman and a AA male. Joe Biden and John Edwards would have been stong contenders; they could have won this against McCain easily. Biden had the race card pulled on him by the Obama campaign and the press. Edwards finally dropped out due to lack of coverage. Edwards continually fought to bring attention to the working and middle classes and the poor- the other America. Obama and Clinton picked up his message and tried to get his endorsement but failed. Biden has the best foreign relations experience and is extremely respected all around and both dudes have charisma. Obama- Americans will ultimately decide he is too much of an unknown quantity; although charismatic - DIVERSITY- just wont cut it in these extremely dangerous times. Clinton? You better hope she gets the nom. She might have a chance . I can't believe this stupidity.

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TJK, Hunt Valley, MD — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:57:27 GMT

It is so bitterly ironic that women continue to vote for Hillary. This is the wife who enabled her husband to commit perjury against a woman. She enabled and supported her husband in his abuse of power to prevent abused and harassed women from exercising their rights to sue for justice. She allowed innocent women to be vilified and tarnished by the media. She was his accomplice! It is simply tragic that women continue to support this dysfunctional and destructive couple. They have done more insult and injury to women than practically any pair in US history. How you can continue to forgive and forget these misdeeds is beyond all logic and reason.

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N.E. BodybutHillary — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:57:32 GMT

So as I understand now the Clinton gang is saying "Vote for Hillary for a whiter America!"

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N.E. BodybutHillary — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:01:18 GMT

If Ferraro is a Super Delegate, she should have that stripped away.

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S. Reaves, St. Louis, Missouri — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:01:57 GMT

Hillary didn't ask her to leave. Ferraro, after she had put her own foot in her mouth, stepped down willingly. THEN, Hillary rejected her comments. Didn't she ask barack to immediately reject and denounce Farrakhan for similar viewpoints?

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KAC — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:03:59 GMT

Please America read and know your history. Leon Ryan this may confuse you but most Americans of African Descent are racially mixed and we still consider ourselves Black. Sen. Obama is no different. The recent comments from Ms. Ferraro bears no truth but to some that harbor racist fears and beliefs it sounds like gospel. It's sad that the Democratic Party has sunk so low.

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doug ,washington — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:04:27 GMT

Mr. Olberman, WOW, what a great show. Congratulations, ca'nt wait to hear Hillarys reaction to this commentary of yours. A loyal viewer.

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Kathy H., Honolulu — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:04:50 GMT

If the Obama people read this my advice is to quit pandering to her, and letting her lead the spin cycle. Axelrod shouldn't have called for Ferraro's resignation; instead simply say her comments are disagreeable and if that's who she surrounds herself with, that's her choice. Then move on.

Be tough on the issues - infrastructure brings jobs, education brings jobs, better health coverage brings jobs, no tax breaks for outsourcing, saving the environment brings jobs. And be specific. That's what Pennsylvania working people need to hear, not that Clinton's staff are nasty. They know that. Never say it's the fault of the media (that's our job) or complain about her tactics (if at first she doesn't succeed...)Re: her (lack of) experience, again the voters know already. They're probably voting for Bill or because she's a woman. Let it go, move on.

Stay above the fray, being tough on the solutions and get in front of her efforts to drag you down. NEVER let her lead the story. You are the front runner, act like it and dismiss her as irrelevant (but in a classy way so as to not alienate her supporters.)

Stick to what an Obama presidency will be, swat away her remarks with one well-timed remark, and move on to jobs and health care and infrastructure and not just Washington is bad and we will change it - time to say how and not give the media sounds bites attacking her.

Just my thoughts, based on what I feel when watching the news.

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fortuna, Houston, TX — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:05:27 GMT

Keith Olbermann's special comment was brilliant.

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Elizabeth, NY — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:06:44 GMT

I don't have the exact percentages, but I believe that in 2000, African-Americans gave VP Gore around 90% of their vote, and he is, of course, white. And if simply being black was enough, per Rep. Ferraro, then why didn't Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton or Carol Mosely Brown have better support? A lot of things being said - by Ferraro and by posters here - don't really account for those things.